Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET VOL. XX NO.15. MR. EDMUNDS DISAGREES Does Not Believe the President is Weakening--Spicy References--The Offices in the Southland. Davenport, Ia., March, 9, 1903 Editor John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va. Dear Sir:—In the PLANET of March 3, 1903, I noticed a question and commentary, "Is the President Weakening?" I, for one, beg leave and space to answer this question from a non-partisan standpoint. In answer to s. me I will say, no. Emphatically, no. And in my weak manner we will review the cause of the above query, viz: The letter of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt to Mr. C. Howell, Editor of the Atlanta Constitution. In this letter Mr. Roosevelt explains his attitude toward the colored politicians of the South by request of Mr. Howell. You say that the President had begun a policy that would eventually exclude or virtually exclude all colored men from political offices in the South. Your foundation is this: "In making appointments I have sought to consider the feelings of the people of each territory so far as I could consistently do so without sacrificing principles." Now in my opinion that is all right. The people large is the President's intellec- pensible duty. The Government is compromised) for the people of the people and by the people. Now why should the President not consider the majority of the people legitimately? Even if the results are not exactly to suit our fancy the majority rules and must rule, and must be considered by the head of any body. So long as this majority is in accord with law and order. This, in my opinion, is what the President means when he says,—"Consider the feelings of the people." There is no necessity of the colored man land- ing on his head. MUST BE CONSERVATIVE The Negro must be conservative in his judgment and actions and he will always be on his feet. Don't be too radical or we may injure a good use. Now consider it, if you please, what he (the President) said about or in regard to this, "sacrificing principles." The statement, "The prime tests which I have applied have been those of character, fitness, and ability." The statement does not infer that the "principle" is political, but character and ability as has been demonstrated time and again by Mr. Roosevelt. "And when I have been satisfied with what has been ordered within my own party lines I have without hesitation, gone to the opposite party." I have true western style "BRAVO Teddy, BRANX" You are right Mr. Editor; when you say the above is a fine statement. It is a statement that has been lived-up-to by the President. A REFERENCE TO THE DEMOCRATS- You speak of the Democrats appointing the worst of "po" white trash," rather than the very ablest Negro. Well the southern Democrat does it but Theodore Roosevelt never did and never will. His sentiment and practice is. If you have character and ability, it matters not what your color is, you are heartily welcome to any Governmental, "Plums" in other federal appointments. Isn't he right? If not, why? not one say, if a Negro has political aspirations, first let him fit himself for the positions to which he aspires. And if a Negro with such same aspirations let him fit himself also. Let character and ability be the foundation of all office seekers. That's why the courts of this country are so very corrupt. We have, as a nation so many would be leaders that have neither the character or ability. A REFERENCE TO THE SUIT. Would you, Mr. Editor; have been willing to trust that famous $10,000(Ten Thousand Dollars) suit in court with a practical black smith for counsel No, no, you employed Mr. Wise, I consider him one of the best lawyers in Virginia. Neither is Mr. Roosevelt willing to appoint a man white or colored, democrat or republican unless he is fit for the appointment. Again I say I am very sorry you of the South have misunderstood Mr. Roosevelt. Let us consider next. "I the most significant part of his letter. "I ask you to judge not by what I have said but by what I have done." You don't know what he has done. Well follow me for awhile. In the Indianola Post Office case he closed the Post Office until the citizens and authorities accepted this colored adult, their post-mistress, with ample protection guaranteed. That was a fine deed. Yes, a noble deed. And a deed that was done in the face of old, "Pitch-Fork Tillman," the renown Negro hater. THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. CRUM Next he appointed Dr. Crum collector of port at Charleston, S. C., the Senate committee rejected it, two republicans voting with democrats. Now since the convening of this extra session, President Roosevelt has sent Dr. Crum's name up there again. What does this show? That Mr. Roosevelt is determined that Dr. Crum shall be confirmed, because he is worthy in every respect. Now you can see what he has done. T. Thomas Fortune got a nice little job under the Roosevelt administration. These things should not be over-looked by a conservative public and especially by the Nagro of these United States. What had the President reference to when he said. "Judge not by what I say, but by what I have done in the last seventeen (17) months." He was answering a query as to his attitude toward the colored man and politics. Doth not these actions speak louder than words? Why, certainly we can do no more than commend Mr. Roosevelt upon his actions as well as his words. Again we must remember the episode of the, "Lily Whites" I dare say Roosevelt did more than McKinley would have done. It isn't necessary to say anything about President Roosevelt not mentioning Prof. B. T. Washington as we all know Mr. Roosevelt has had enough and too much criticism about Prof. Washington. There is no discredit meant by not mentioning his name. You seem to think that Mr. Roosevelt should not be pained by the criticisms of the South of himself. He has a perfect attitude to be pained. It is natural to be pained at the severe criticism. A certain man appears before a large audience called him Roosevelt) a "Blunderbustering nigger lover." another orator in Atlanta called him, "An accident." It's enough to pain any one. I notice Mr. Editor, that you are very pained over the "Unwarranted attach." How much more then should Mr. Roosevelt be pained? Secretary Root has no authority and did not speak for President Roosevelt. He spoke upon the Negro question as it科e科l to him. Nov what do we care about what a man like does, why, he said the Negro was a complete failure. He could not see where the Negro and adanced any since enfranchising him. Now if Root is that blind how can he see for or talk for Roosevelt. SENATOR HOAR'S TIMELY REMARKS Senator Hoar had very little praise for Root upon this same subject. Here is what Senator Hoar said about Root's statement. "Now, I don't believe that when Secretary Root goes out of office, he will give a company in the business of thinking for the people on questions of religionsness and liberty. He will not be employed to send news from the Philippines to the great daily papers of this country, etc." Senator Hoar is right. Root is an unlightened Secretary of War, that's all. I conclusion the future is bright from Root's relief standpoint. May we have four more years of "Teddy." I am sorry you people of the South misunderstood our, "Strenuous" President. I think he is very easily understood. Mr. Mitchell, I consider you one of the champions of Negro rights and commend your past history, but I think your attach upon Hon. Theodore Roosevelt is unwarranted. DESIRES HIS VIEWS PUBLISHED However, I hope you will publish this and also reply to same. And to the many readers of the PLANET, the great "Negro Protector." Allow me to say to you—Roosevelt is our friend. I hope every Negro in the United States will vote for him in 1904. And make his the greatest majority ever cast for a President. For one will vote for him. I am not a politician. My views have been tending toward socialism, to a certain degree but as a Negro, born slave parents in Charlotte, Co., Va., and reared in the same yard and play-ground as D. Q. Boggleslton, (white) a member of that, "Unconstitutional Constitutional Convention." I will vote for Theodore Roosevelt for President in 1904, if he is nominated, which he is sure to be. So, colored men, let's make ready for 1904 and vote for "Teddy." Hoping to hear from you through the columns or your valuable paper, I am yours for right and the race. President Hayes Will be Here- Grand Rally. Prof. G. W. Hayes, A. M., will preach at the Fifth Baptist Church, Sidney, Sunday, 11 a.m. March 29th and in the afternoon at 3:30 P. M., he will speak at a large mass-meeting at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham, pastor. He will be introduced by John Michell, Jr. He will speak at the Second Baptist Church, Manchester, Rev. D. W. Davis, pastor, at 8 P. M. Reception will be tendered Prof. Hayes at the Zion Baptist Church, Manchester, Rev. W. R. Ashburn, pastor, on Monday night. Mrs. Marietta Lester, who has been indisposed is out again. Mrs. Anna Taylor is still quite sick at her residence, 120 Hill St. Mr. Roseberry Mosby is much improved and will be out shortly. Mrs. M. A. Hughes of Manchester, Va., who has been sick for several weeks is out again. —— Sharon Baptist Church, under the able leadership of Rev. A. S. Thomas is preparing to erect a $12,000 structure. Arrangements have been made by which the money needed can be at once secured. The work of tearing down will commence shortly. —— Mr. E. W. Coleman of Hempstead, Texas, sends us subscriptions for the following influential citizens there. Mr. D. A. Starks, Dr. J. D. Dixon, Rev. J. O. Williams, and Mr. Spencer Coleman. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1903 MURDERS FOR $100 EACH MURDERS FOR $100 EACH Philadelphia Police Have Startling Evidence Against a "Doctor." MANY GRAVES TO BE SEARCHED Mrs. W. G. Danze and "Dr." Hoossey Held For Death of Woman's Husband—Murder By Poison Instead of Divorce. Philadelphia, March 14. — Charged with having poisoned her husband, William G. Danze, who died 18 months ago, Mrs. Catherine Danze, of 2525 North Fourth street, was committed to prison yesterday, without bail. and George Hoossey, a negro "herb doctor" and fortune teller, who, it is charged, sold poison to the woman, was also held without bail as an accessory to the alleged crime. The woman has been under arrest several days, but pending a further investigation she was not arraigned until yesterday afternoon. The principal witness against her was a private detective who was detailed to look into the manner of the husband's death. His investigations led him to call on "Dr." Hoossey, the detective feligning illness. While he was being treated for "kidney trouble" the detective told him he was having trouble with a woman, and after further conversation the "doctor" volunteered to sell him a powder that would kill the woman in three days. The "doctor" said he had given a woman some powder more than a year ago to get rid of her husband. The woman promised the "doctor" $100, but only gave him $51. A city detective then took up the story and told of having found two boxes of rough-on-rus in the negro's store. He also told of Mrs. Danze's arrest, and testified that she admitted having secured a drug from Hoossey, which she put in her husband's coffee in order to cure him of the drinking habit; that he was a hard drinker and abused her. She further admitted, the detective said, that she paid Hoossey after she had collected $3,000 insurance that was on her husband's life. A chemist testified that the package the negro intended to give the private detective to kill the fictitious woman contained 160 grains of white arsenic. The body of the husband was exhumed Thursday afternoon and the vital organs were turned over to a chemist for investigation. This will take several weeks, and pending his report no date will be set for the inquest. Mrs. Danze, who has a daughter 19 years of age, and a son 18, has always borne a good reputation. The physician who attended the husband in his last illness assigned rheumatism of the heart as the cause of death. The physician said he had been a chronic sufferer from this disease. Well-known physicians in all sections of the city have reported cases to the district attorney that will probably lead to the opening of many graves and to the holding of as many inquests by the coroner. In each of these cases the patient first appeared with a minor complaint, which grew progressively worse and which, just before death, manifested what are now recalled as the usual symptoms of arsenical poisoning. In each of these reported cases there is a story of insurance, disturbed domestic relations, or an affair of next of kin. It is said Hoossey's home was visited frequently by many women, most of whom wore heavy veils, who bought his deadly potions. It is not believed, however, that "Dr. Hoossey was knowingly a party to any extensive plan to murder people for insurance money. This theory is based upon his moderate means. Being uncommonly shrewd, Hoossey would have demanded a large share of any proceeds derived from any policies issued on the lives of his victims. His specialty seemed to be the clearing up of disturbed domestic relations by deliberate murder, with the insurance feature as a secondary incident of his work. His price, according to the memorandum found in his shop, was invariably $100. Some of his patrons are only referred to by numbers, others by hieroglyphics that nobody but hims-if will ever be able to solve, but there can be no mistake about the entry "$100" that appears after each of 34 entries made on the same record with the $51 entry which admittedly applies to Mrs. Catharine Danze and the $10 entry which identifies the case of Detective Gavin, who says he contracted to have his wife murdered by Hoossey for $100. Celebrated St. Patrick's Day Princeton, N. J., March 18. — The juniors and seniors celebrated St. Patrick's Day here in a unique manner. The former, attired in orange, and the latter decked with green sashes and ribbons, assembled at the campus and paraded through the streets to ex-President Cleveland's home. The former president waved a salute from his library window, and after giving him a cheer the students returned to the campus, where a number of songs, a waltz and a cake walk brought the celebration to a close. Was Lincoln's Indian Commissioner. Indianapolis, March 14.—Robert G. Hedrick, commissioner of Indian affairs under President Lincoln and brother-in-law of Caleb E. Smith, Lincoln's secretary of the interior, was buried here yesterday. He died in poverty. He was born in Baltimore in 1821. Cleveland's 66th Birthday Princeton, N. J., March 18.—Former President Cleveland is 68 years old today. He spent the day at home with his family in his usual quiet way. The ex-president is in excellent health. ROOSEVELT'S ITINERARY Arrangement For the President's Western Trip. Concluded Washington, March 17—President Roosevelt's itinerary on his Western trip, beginning April 1. has been arranged. The party will reach Bismarck, N. D., April 7. Then will follow a two weeks' stay in Yellowstone Park, leaving which the President will strike into Nebraska, reaching Grand Island on April 27. After brief stops at Hastings, Lincoln and Fremont, the train will proceed to Omaha. Several stops will be made in Iowa in Colonel Hepburn's district. On April 30 the party will be in St. Louis, where the President will participate in the dedication of the exposition. On May 6 the President will be in California and will visit Red Lands, San Francisco, Los Angeles and the Yosemite, Del Monte, San Jose and San Francisco. The presidential party will spend the 24th also at Seattle, and 25th will leave for a trip through Central and Eastern Washington, stopping at Walla Walla and Spokane, and possibly other points. He will return to Washington June 5. Odd Fellows Surprised. Thursday night, March 13, being the regular meeting night of Friendship Lodge, No. 3846, G. U. O, of O. F., and they bein' eight years old Feb. 28, 1903, quite a number of the members were present. The permanent Secretary, M. V. P. Morton Deane rendered the annual report which showed the lodge to be in a flourishing condition, financially and otherwise. His report was followed by the auditing committee Bros. Jas. H. Rhorer, Wm. H. Watson, R. A. Evans, lavishly commented on the fine report of the Secretary and standing of the treasury, the reat manner in which the accounts of the lodge are kept, making reference to the bank account and the manner the lodge have looked after the sick brethren and widows of the lodge. Speeches were indulged in by brothers, Griffis, Watson, Deane, Evans, Muse, Jackson, Rhorer, and Tinsley. The lodge then proceed to close. Here entered a number of ladies, who came as an 8th anniversary surprise upon the lodge, and handed the secretary the following invitation: To the officers and members of Friendship Lodge, No. 2846, G. U. Q. of O. F. in commemoration of your eighth anniversary, the wives and daughters of the members of your lodge, request your presence at a repast immediately after the adjournment of your meeting tonight. Very respectfully, Mrs. Morton Deane, Chairman, Mrs. Frank Cauthorn, Secretary Here M. V. P. Morton Deane delivered a short address on "Past Benefits—Present Condition and Future Possibilities of the Order." The following ladies were leaders in the affair: Mesdames Morton Deane, Jas. H. Rhrors, Frank Cauthorn, Lee T. Hudson, Simon Johnson, Chas. H. Harris, Thos. Smith, Edward Hall, Frank Smith C. M. Griffis, Wesley L. Thompson, Wm Eddleton, Jas. Franklin, J. P. Johnson, P. H. Allen, Z. D. Lewis, Robt. Monroe, B. A. Gibbs, Johns, and Mary L. Woodson, Miss Rosa Hall and others. This lodge was gotten up eight years ago by M. V. P. Deane, after paying all the expenses incurred, he turned over the lodge at its first meeting more than $10,000 to go in their treasury as a starter. Peace and success seems to attend them. They wish these ladies to call often. A PARTAER Mr. Smith's Misfortune The horse of John G. Smith, valued at $500 was killed on 7th and Franklin, Sts., Monday 12:20 P. M. by a Manchester car. Mr. Smith was driving him. Inasmuch as the fender broke the hind-leg of the animal it had to be shot. It was a favorite of himself and family. Col. E. Fountain Robinson is still confined to his room at 1011 N. 1st St. Miss Susie Buckner of Charlestonville, Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. Jonos of Brooklyn, N. Y. for a short stay. ANOTHER PYTHIAN LODGE HERE. Seventy-five Men Initiated—Sir Stewards Great Work—The Grand Chancellor Happy. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., instituted a new lodge of Knights of Pythias in this city Thursday night, 12th inst with a membership of 75 persons at St. Joseph's Hall on North St. It took him just three hours and thirty-eight minutes to confer the three ranks and after the work was over all hands were tired although the candidates were jubilant and mirthful. Grand Master at Arms S. S. Baker discharged his duty in an expedition manner while Sir Jesse Scruggs was ready whenever the gong sounded and there was no hitch in the proceedings. Sir Wm. E. Mitchell and Sir W. D. Payne were active participants, while Sir John Scott served as Grand Inner Guard and Sir Charles Steward did excellent service as Grand Vice Chancellor. We failed to secure all of the names of persons filling the chairs. The following officers were installed in the new organization which will be known as North Star Lodge, No. 52, C. C., Wm. H. Coy; v. C., Wm. Price; K. of R. and S., Thomas Jackson; M. of F., Henry Christian; m. of Excunequer; James Wilder; M. at Arm, W. H. Newton; Prelate, R. M. Monroe; P. C. Samuel Green; Grand Representative, Samuel Green; Booker L. Jordan; O. G. Jas. A. Chatman; I. G. Zack Hicks; 1st, Attendant, Wm. Wray; 2nd, Oediah Flournoy, 3rd, Archer Green; 4th, Henry Johnson. After the ceremonies all repaired to the hall below where a fine repast had been spread. Dr. Wm. E. Atkins, Grand Medical Register examined 65 of the candidates on Wednesday night and Dr. E. R. Jefferson examined the remainder Thursday night. Sir. O. M. Steward was the recipient of many congratulations upon his excellent work. He has the credit of organizing the largest new body ever made into a lodge of Pythians. Grand Chancellor Mitchell was profuse in his commendation of his efforts. March 14, 19th, 1983. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. arrived here yesterday evening. He was accompanied by Capt. Thos. M. Crump, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal; S. S. Baker, Grand Master at Arms, Col. E. R. Jefferson; Capt. W. Henry Jones and Col. Jesse Scruggs, State Organizer, through whose efforts and interest in Pythianism was aroused here. The new Lodge, Knights of Pythias was instituted at the Old Fellows Hall. The team, although it had been in service the night before in Richmond worked to perfection and in a short time the candidates had been made to see the beauties of Pythianism. The following officers were installed: Chancellor Commander, Samuel White; V. C. G. W. Lawson; M of F. Philip, T. Edwards; K of R. and S. Essex Alexander; M. of Exchequer, W. J. Gunnell; P., Rev. A. B. Coleman; M. at A. Wilson Barber, I. G., Cephas Wood; O. G., Fenton Jackson; M. of W. James H. Ferguson; Attendants, Charles Holt, Abraham Brown, James Buckner, Charlie Woodson. Trustees; G. P. Inge, Rev. R. C. Quarles, R. Kelser. Rev. A. B. Coleman, pastor of Ehenezer Baptist Church deserves great credit for his efforts in working up the lodge. It will be known as Eagle Lodge, No. 53. Refreshments were served and all heartily enjoyed themselves. Sir Mitchell left this morning for Richmond with his jolly team, white Sir Crump went on to Staunton. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Everybody who heard Rev. D. Webster Davis on the explanation of the Sunday School Lesson last Saturday was helped. The reports from the committee work last Sunday are encouraging. Mr. Paul Pollard conducted the boy's meeting and last Sunday gave them a very practical address. A large crowd of men attended the meeting at the True Reformers' Hall last Sunday to hear Prof. B. F. McWilliams who told them the results of a man patching his life. The best thing to do to be a strong man in Christ. Men who have been patching are now considering the Professor's advice. Special soles were rendered by the President of the Boys' Work. Men and women are invited to explanation on the Sunday School Lesson Saturday 5 P. M. at our rooms. The work for next Sunday will require each committee to be on time. Boys' meeting at the rooms Sunday 4 P. M. Be on time. Milk and Butter at the True Reformers' Hall Sunday 3:30 P. M. for only. Prof. W. O. Jacques will address the men. Subject; "Churning the Milk brings Butter." The Y. M. C. A. Quartetto will render special music. Seats will be free. Be on time. No man ought to miss this meeting. FREE. You are welcome young man, we were glad to see you in our building. Come again and bring the other fellow. Prof. Jacques the Artist will speak to the men Sunday 3; 0, P.M. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE In respect to the Memory of Col. Augustus Taylor. Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father, the Supreme Ruler of Universe, to summon from life's battle field, our brave and chivalric Sir Knight Col. Augustus Taylor, and whereas by an untimely death, the useful and eventful life of Col. Augustus Taylor was on Thursday evening, last, ended, and whereas, during our association with him, we formed and attachment which makes us in common with all who know him, lament his death Resolved 1. That it is befitting and appropriation that we should enter on record an expression of our estimate of the loss which the 1st, Va., Brigade Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, has formed the untimely close of a life so close, and devotedly attached to the upholding of this Branch of our chivalric Order. 2. That to his lofty conception of the obligations of Pythianism his worth as a true citizen, and a Lathful employee; his exemplary Christian character and even deportment, is due the achievements of results which could be obtained only by a lofty purpose and strict adherence to duty. 3. That as Quartermaster of the 1st, Va., Brigade, he was ever ready even at a sacrifice to perform the duties encumbent upon him; recognizing at all times the true principles of the injunction "That he who would command, must first learn to obey." 4. That his willingness at all times to promptly and faithfully execute the orders transmitted from the Brigadier General won for all with whom he was brought in contact, and makes his withdrawal from our comradeship by the hand of Death, an event in our affairs which language cannot express. 5. That we unite with this community in the general expressions of be-reavement and sympathy in the untimely close of a life whose fullest years were unstintedly given to the highest promotion of those interests that tend to the uplift of our people, both in a specific and a general way. 6. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Brig de Staff, and published in the Richmond PLANET, and a copy thereof be sent to the family of our fallen hero, with expressions of our fullest sympathy in their great affliction. (Signed) JOHN R. CHILES, Col. E. A. WASHINGTON, Lieut. Col. D. WADE JOHNSON, Col. THOS. M CRUMP, Capt. At a regular business meeting of the Fifth St. Baptist Church, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our esteemed and beloved deacon, Giles Lomax, and whereas, the intimate relations long held by our deceased brother with the Deacon Board and members of the Fifth St. Baptist Church render it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his service as a dutiful deacon and faithful member, therefore be it Resolved, by the Fifth St. Baptist Church that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn for our brother, who has been called from labor to rest. Resolved, that in the death of Deacon Giles Lomax this church loses a brother, who was always active in the discharge of his duty, ever ready to succor the needy and distressed, prompt to advance the interest of the church, devoted to its welfare and prosperity. His sufferings ended with the day, Yet lived he at its close. And breathed the long, long night away In statue-like repose. But when the sun in all its state Illum'ed the eastern skies, He passed through Glory's morning gate, And walked in Paradise. Resolved, that these resolutions be entered upon our church record and the same be published in the Richmond PLANET. Done by order of the Fifth St. Baptist Church, W. F. GRAHAM, D. D., Pastor, J. H. CHILES, Church Clerk. RICHMOND, VA., March, 12th, 1903. TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF O. D., K. of P. NO. 8. GREETING:— Whereas God in His allwise providence has 'seen fit to take from our midst a dear beloved brother and a true Christian gentleman, Lewis Winston. In all of his dealings he was one of the pillows of O. D. L. No. 8. K. of P., and whereas we deeply mourn our loss, we hope our loss is his eternal gain. No one can ever fill his seat among us. He was ready and willing at all times to shire his part on all occasion. He was ready and willing at all times to advise and instruct for good. None can ever moun' their loss more than O. D. L. No. 8 K. of P. We recommend that a copy of these resolutions be placed on the minutes and a copy sent to the family and a copy sent to the PLANET. Done by order of Lodge. JAS. EDWARD SHELL, W. H. JOHNSON, DANIEL HOLMAN. Col, Gus, Taylor Gene While waiting for the arrival of the 3:35 train Thursday afternoon, 12th instant, and as it was coming into the station, Mr. Augustus Taylor, who is porter for the New Ford's Hotel, was seen to fall. Friends approached him and in a few minutes, despite all efforts to save him, was dead. He had been complaining over time. His death was ascribed to heart disease, as his remains were conveyed to his residence, on N. 7th street by Funeral Director, A. D. Price. His funeral took place last Sunday morning from the First Baptist Church. Rev. W. T. Johnson delivered the discourse. The deceased was a member of Richmond Lodge, No. 1, Knights of Pythias and was also Quartermaster General of the Brigadier General's Staff. The Uniform Bank accompanied the remains. Col. John R. Chiles had charge and was assisted by Col. D. W. Johnson, Lieut.-Colonel E. A. Washington, Major J. Henry Stokes, Capt. W. Henry Jones, Capt. Willis Wyatt and others. Capt. Thomas M. Crump was in active command. BAGLEY—Miss Rebecca Bagley departed this life Monday morning. March 16th, 1903, at her residence, No. 1408 W. Cary street, after an illness of four months. She was a consistent Christian and died in full triumph of faith. She leaves 2 brothers, one niece and a number of relations and friends to mourn their loss. Dearest Aunty, thou hast left us, We our loss most deeply feel, But 'tis God who hast bereft us He can all our sorrows heal Her niece, MARY BAGBY. Rev. Harris Remembered The Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Powhatan state, Va., also the Antioch Baptist Church have taken interest in looking after their pastor, Rev. T. P. Harris last winter. The members have visited him repeatedly with all kinds of groceries from a pound of sugar to a barrel of corn and quantities of meat and flour. Among those who have taken an active part were Deacons Phil. Brown, A. Howell, A. T. Taylor; Sisters Susan Tucker, Jr. and Mrs. James Woodson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris; Brothers Albert Harris, Jr. and Randolph, Mr. and Mrs. David Randolph, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Deacons Phil Swann, Mr. and Mrs. T. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lynch, Brother Moses Lynch, Mr. Charles Goode, Mr. and Mrs. Powhatan Goode, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Stovall, Brother Henry Parker of the Antioch Baptist Church. A Rally at Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH, VA., March 17th, 1908. Sir John Mitchell, Jr., President of the Pythian Calantha Industrial Association of Virginia, arrived here last evening. He was met by Sir Wm. M. Reid, Grand Master of Exchequer and Sir Samuel Hodges, Deputy Grand Chancellor and escorted to Sir Reid's residence. His Madame made him comfortable and furnished supper, after which he repaired to True Reformers Hall. Sir Wm. M. Reid presided. The Scriptures were read and prayer offered by Rev. Riley Woodard. Short addresses were were made by Sir W. E. Reid and Sir L. N. Colthrop. Mrs. S. L. Mitchell, Grand Worthy Lecturer, excused herself and Sir Dempsey White sang a solo with telling effect. President Mitchell was introduced and spoke of the business features of the order. For an hour he explained the plans and read a list of the Courts and Lodges that had responded and given support to the work. At the conclusion of his remarks subscriptions were received from those present and a vote of thanks tendered the speaker. The rally has done much good here. Sir Mitchell left this morning for Richmond. Bishop R. S. Williams, D. D., of the C. M. E. Church will preach at Bethel Chapel on Chaffin St., between Reservoir and Randolph St., Tuesday night, March 24th at 8 p. m. Come and hear him. P. P. BALLOU, PASION! $4.00 to $8.00 a day guaranteed to every person sending their name and address to SCOTT REMEDY Co. P. O. Box 570 Write at once. LouisvilleKY Special Notice to Colored Barbers. A very rare business opportunity for a colored barber with a little capital. For particulars., address. CHAS. PRESTON, Gen. Delivery, Prov. R. I. Paovidence, R. I. WANTED.—A Sober, Industrious and Reliable Pharmacist. Apply to Geo.W. Rison, 119 Market St., Danville, Va. THE PLANET SATURDAY,.....MARCH 21 1903 MODERN BANK METHODS When civilization reached Pine Hill City a bank was established, and one of the first customers, says the Galveston News, was old man Johnson. A few days later he wanted money, and entered the place with a gun in his hand. "Want some money to-day?" queried the president. "Well, it's ready for you." "Say, I don't understand," exclaimed the old man, as he backed off. "I'm here to hold this bank up for $30." "But you don't have to. Just sign A man in a tricorn hat is standing in front of a desk, holding a gun. Behind him, a judge in a dark jacket is seated. CAME TO HOLD UP THE BANK. this check, and I'll hand you your money." "And I don't yell or shoot?" "No." "And the sheriff don't come after me?" "No. Put your name to this." "I can't do it—can't do it, nohow." sid the old man, with a choke in his voice. "If that's the new way of doin' things I'm out of it. I want my money, but I want it in the old way." "Well, have it the old way, then." The old man tramped forward to the cashier's window, rested the muzzle of his gun on the ledge and yelled out: "Come down or you are a dead man!" "Certainly. Here's thirty." "And—and is that all there is to it?" "That's all." "Then I'll be hanged if I want it," he said, and he threw the money back and went outdoors and sat down on a barrel of sugar in front of a grocery and shed tears. SONNY GOT A LESSON. How an Ingentious New England Woman Cured Her Boy of the Smoking Habit. Nearly all smokers remember the time when first they essayed to "be like a man" and smoke a pipe, a cigarette or cigar, and will appreciate the sufferings of the New England lad whose mother caught him in the act of puffing a cigarette. "My boy," she said, "if you must smoke, why not be manly and smoke a cigar? Come with me." And she led him into the house and bestowed upon him a large, black roll of tobacco and brought him a light and sat down by him while he enjoyed the fragrant weed. She was with him, too, when his lower lip began to tremble and his eyes to "TM G-G-GOING TO D-DIE." grow yellow and a wave of chalky whiteness overspread his face. "Nice cigar, isn't it?" she said in her pleasant way. "Don't you find it so?" The boy couldn't steady his voice sufficiently to reply, but he forced himself to take another puff and when his hand with the cigar in it dropped he gave the smoldering thing a glance that expressed nothing but the deepest loathing. "I always like the looks of these nice, large cigars," said his mother. "They seem so—" "I-p-please d-don't, mother," gasped the boy. "I-I-think I'm g-g-going to die." Twenty minutes later he promised in a broken voice that he would never again attempt to smoke until she told him he was old enough to begin. Automatic Fever Alarm: A novel contrivance has been introduced in the Paris hospitals. It is a little apparatus which is put under the arms of a fever patient, and so constructed that on the temperature reaching a dangerous height it rings a supporting doctor and nurse. THE POTATO KING OF BANGUET THE POTA OF HE appeared at Mauila soon after the Spanish fleet had been destroyed. In appearance he was the beau ideal of the soldier. Standing something over six feet in height, he was as straight as a ramrod, and his blonde mustaches had the droop that only comes after long service with the union jack. So far as most of us knew he held some mysterious commission as a military expert. We soon discovered that Capt. Bulfer, which was the name he went by was a good soldier and was well acquainted with all there is to know about tactics and the rules of strategy. Wherever there was fighting the captain was in the middle of the ring, and it soon was demonstrated that he had forgotten at least what it was to be afraid. About a year after hostilities began Capt. Bulfer came out into the open as an alleged correspondent of an American paper. And he certainly had the best of opportunities to get a first hand account of what was going on. He always was there or there-abouts when anything was doing. When I came back from the islands, two years ago, Capt. Bulfer had disappeared. Nobody knew where he had gone or what had become of him. And as he had always had the manner of an English duke in disguise our curiosity was excited. The other day on a train going to New York I met an old comrade in the Philippines. He was on his way to an eastern post, and, for prudential reasons, his lips were sealed so far as the public is concerned. But he talked to me under the rose, and I may tell what he told me about Capt. Bulfer in the same way. "I heard the story of Capt, Bulfer before he left the English service and I'm free to confess it sounds to me A STRANGE PROCESSION DOWN THE MOUNTAIN SIDE like a pipe dream. Capt. Bulfer, it seems, is connected with one of the titled English families. He originally was an officer in 'her majesty's Footguards,' which means a good deal in a social way. He transferred to the Eleventh Bengals and saw service in India. Meanwhile he had married an English girl much younger than himself and had gone out to India. "Only a year after he went to Simla he discovered—I don't know how—that his wife was in love with a young officer in his own regiment. And this is the part of the story I don't suppose anybody will believe—I'm free to admit I didn't think such an unselfish man existed myself. One night Capt. Bulfer and some of the officers of his mess were playing cards. Of a sudden one of them jumped up. "Somebody around this table is cheating, he cried out. 'All of you hold your hands till I find out who it is.' "Capt. Bulfer looked across the table at the young officer with whom his wife was infatuated. He saw in his face certain evidence that he was the guilty man. Presumably he thought that if the investigation went on his guilt would be made clear and he would be dismissed from the army in disgrace. That, of course, would break the heart of the wife of Capt. Bulfer. And Capt. Bulfer did not hesitate. He rose to his feet and swept all the cards into a pile before him. "It was I who cheated," he said. "So Bulfer was dismissed in disgrace from the English army and came out to join us in the islands. You know how he risked death a hundred times in the early days of the Philippine war, and you know also how strangely he disappeared. Well, I never heard from or of him till three months ago. "We had been sent up into the interior of Luzon to settle a serious quarrel between a couple of tribes of natives. I, as captain, was in command of the expedition, consisting of two companies of cavalry and a detachment of Igorrote scouts. We got to the village where the trouble seemed to center and had a conference. The head natives declined to do anything until they had sent for 'the potato king of Banguet.' "They sent a native runner up into the mountains, and two days later we sat in front of a napa shack and watched a strange procession wind its way down the mountain side. At its head came a tremendously tall man wrapped in native costume. Immediately behind him was his wife, a squat native woman. Trailing along were 15 or 20 little brown "niggers." "The natives of our village turned out to meet the procession with much dignity. The native band met the visitors half a mile out and preceded them into the town. They marched in state Very Natural. "He married two women and is in jail now expiating his crime." "And his wives are expiating on it out of jail."—Judge. Metaphysical. Wille—Say, pa? Pe—Well, what now? Wille—What becomes of the hole in a doughnut?—N. Y. Sun. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND; VIRGINIA to the largest shack in the village, and when everything had been arranged we Americans were invited in to take part in the conference. "As the procession passed us on its way through the village we had made out that the tall man at the head of the delegation from the mountains was a white man. His face and hands were white, and he wore a big blond mustache. So far as dress was concerned he was a native pure and simple. "Finally the head natives of the village came and asked us to join them in a conference. We went. The natives were squatting in a half moon about the fire. At the very center sat the white man—whom we recognized at a glance as Capt. Bulfer. "The negotiators on our side spoke in English, and Bulfer answered in the same way. We were able to reach a satisfactory conclusion in a short time, Bulfer acting as interpreter. "After the decision had been reached and the conference had adjourned I took advantage of a chance to talk to Bulfer. He told me a story something like this: "I was never anything but a noncombatant, you know. Finally I got a letter of dismissal as correspondent. At that time the column I was with was way up in the interior of the island. I was thrown on my own resources, without any chance to form another profitable engagement. And I had no idea of going back to where I was known and appealing for help. "I had picked up a good deal of the dialect of one of the tribes—I was always quick at that sort of thing. And when my money was gone I simply left the column and took up my residence with a tribe which was not and never had been engaged in hostilities against the United States. I made up my mind then and there that I would spend the rest of my life with them. As a certain method of burying my bridges behind me I married the daughter of the chief of the tribe. She is my wife who came down the mountain with me this afternoon. We have a little son, who in the course of time, and unless there is a change of policy, will be the recognized chief of our people. "My people have never done any regular work of any kind. They were not warlike, but depended chiefly on the unassisted product of the tropical jungles for their livelihood. "I was the first great reformer who had ever come among them. My service with the army of the United States had taught me that the soldiers were always hungry for potatoes—the good, old-fashioned Irish variety. I knew by experience how hard it was to find them away from Manila, and one of the first things I did after taking up residence with the natives was to send a runner across the country to a friend of mine in the army after a business of them. "The potatoes came and we split them up and planted them in the sandy soil of the mountain slopes. The ground was made for potatoes and the crop was enormous. About the time I was showing my people how to dig potatoes along came a column of soldiers, and I sent some of my men down the mountain to sell the crop to them, and every potato was sold at what to the natives was a huge price. "Even before that I was a prominent man in their counsels, but now I was made a king. Ever since then I have been known as the 'Pötato King of Banguet,' and I don't suppose I shall ever win a prouder title. At any rate, I am perfectly satisfied. I have made up my mind to spend the rest of my life here with these people. None of my old friends knows where I am and none of them shall ever know." "Early the next morning, Capt. Bulfer, his wife, and retinue started on their return journey up the mountain. I watched them until they had gone out of sight behind the tall palms and the tangled vines, which lined both sides of the trail. Just as they turned into the thickest of the jungle the tall, blond man at the head of the column turned and waved a white cloth to me. Perhaps that will be the last communication he will ever hold with civilization as we know it." -Chicago Tribune Woman with a, "Spear." When Artemus Ward, was going from Detroit, "west'ard ward," he met a "helookin' female" in the train who insisted that every woman should have "a Spear." "What is my Spear?" she axed, addressing the peep in the car. "Is it to stay at home and darn stockings, and be the sar-lave of a domineerin man? Or is it my Spear to vose and speak and show myself the skal of man? Is there a sister in these keers that has her proper Spear?" Saying which the eccentric female whirled her umbreller round several times, and finally jabbed me in the wessl with it. And Artemus said: "I her wen no obje-shuns to your gain' into the Spear business, but you'll please remember I ain't a pickerist. Don't Spear me again." The humorist's account of his experience has not lost its point.—Deanola Free Press. A Conceltec Man Phyllis—Harry is the most conceived man I ever met. Maud—What makes you think so? Phyllis—Why, he first asserts that I am the most adorable woman in the world, the most beautiful and intellectual, and in every respecta paragon, and then he wants me to marry him! —Washington Times. Admiration "How did you like my story?" asked the young author. "Why -er —" said the girl with the fluffy hair, "the binding was perfectly lovely."—Washington Star. Her Idea of It. Louise—He's such a manly man! Mary—What do you mean by that? Louise—Why, he dresses well, you know, and smokes a pipe, and—and that sort of thing—Detroit Press. A WIFE ON THE BATTLEFIELD --- S After all it was the mothers, wives, sisters and sweethearts on both sides that suffered the most in their awful anxiety for, and often in the loss of, those who made life dear. Now and then some brave woman made her way to the scene of carnage, to bury or nurse a dear one, says the American Tribune. We have before us a letter written by a wife from the battlefield of Corinth, whither she had gone to visit her husband, who belonged to Gen. Grant's command. The letter so vividly portrays the harrowing scenes of war, that I shall make no excuse for giving it in full. It is dated October 6, 1862, and reads as follows: "Oh, my friend! How can I tell you of the tortures that have nearly crazed me for the last three days. Pen is powerless to trace, words weak to convey one title of the misery I have endured. I thought myself strong before. I have seen so much suffering that I thought my nerves had grown steady, and I could bear anything; but to-day I am weak and trembling like a frightened child. "But do not wonder at it. My dear husband lies beside me wounded unto death. I have lost all hope of saving him, though I thank God for the privilege of being this moment by his side. All about me the brave sufferers lie moaning in agony. "The surgeons have been busy all day, and still many of the wounded of yesterday are lying uncared for on the field where they fell. "Since the night before last I have not left my husband's side for a me P THE SEARCHER ment, except to get such things as I required, or to fetch some poor fellow a drink of water. "Even as I write this my heart throbs achingly to hear the deep greas and sharp cries about me. Fred is sleeping, but I dare not close my eyes lest he should die while I rest. And it is to keep awake, and a manner to relieve my overburdened heart that I write. "On the fourth, the fight began. The attack was made on Gen. McArthur's division, and as it was only two miles from the house at which I was stopping, while visiting my husband, I could easily hear the rumbleble and roar of the artillery. "Oh! The fearful agony of that awful, awful day! I had seen Bred for a moment early in the morning, when he bade me good-by, saying hurriedly as he tore himself away: "Pray for me, my wife, and if I fail God protect you!" There was something in his tone and joke that sent a chill to my heart, and every moment, after I knew the battle had begun, I imagined I saw him down and dying, I cannot tell how long after I heard that Clesby's brigade was engaged, but I know that it seemed like an age of torture me. IT RAN HIM HOME The Colonel Goes Jolt That Sent Him Along and Gave Him Among the visitors to Secretary Hay recently was Brig. Gen. Andrew Burt, U. S. A., retired, known throughout the west as "Col. Andy Bart." Preferring an active career to one of clerical duties in the department, he has always chosen and secured posts upon the frontier. Col. Eurt tells on himself a story that is illustrative both of his democratic nature and of his respect for army discipline, says the New York Daily News. An ardent rooster for baseball and a fairly good player himself, he had always taken the highest interest in the games between the Twenty-fourth infantry (his regiment) and others. It was a negro regiment, but that made no difference. A critical game was called, and he, although colonel of the regiment, volunteered to fill a vacancy at shortstop. He was accepted, and he assured the boys that all considerations of rank were to be dropped during the game. His side was at the bat, and the colonel was at first play off second when the negro shook or his side yelled: Teacher—James, give me the definition of occur. James—A cur is a dirty yellow dog not ain't got no place to go to. —Golden Days. Provided For. Pat—Howz made a will? Mike—Yes. O lift everything to the doctor the s me loife.—N. Y. Times. "After that my agony was nearly intolerable. I never had a thoul of fear for myself; I was thinking only of Fred. Then I got word that his regiment had been hotly pressed by the enemy, and that he was forced to fall back. "Late in the afternoon I succeeded in gaining a little intelligible information. Poor Gen. Hackleman was shot through the neck while giving a command, and fell mortally wounded. He died in a few hours afterward. "When night at length put an end to the first day's conflict, I learned that Gen. Oglesby had been dangerously wounded, but could gain no intelligence of my husband. I could not bear the suspense. Dark as it was, and hopeless as it seemed to be to search for him then, I started out to the battlefield. "Oh! How shall I describe the search of that night? It looked like madness. It was madness. But all night long I staggered among bleeding corpses, over dead horse, mangled limbs, shattered artillery, and everything that goes to make up the horror of a battlefield after the conflict is over. Search parties with torches were removing the wounded all night. "As you may suppose, I could not find my husband either among the living or the dead. But the next morning, just after sunrise, I came to a little clump of timber, where a horse had fallen—his head shot off, and his body half covering a man whom I supposed dead. "His face was to the ground, but as I stooped to look closer, I perceived a A. H. B. C. faint movement of the body, followed by a moan. It turned the face upward. by a mouth. It turned the face upward. "The head and face were both covered, with blood, but when I turned it to the light I knew it in spite of its disgrace. Oh, God! The agony of that moment sickened me almost to suffocation. "With a strength I thought almost impossible to me, I drew him from under the horse, and dipping my handkerchief in a little pool near by, I bathed his face and pressed some moisure between his pareded, swollen lips. He was unconscious, with a terrible gash in his head, and both limbs crushed hopelessly beneath his horse. He was utterly beyond the power of human skill to save, but as soon, as possible I had him conveyed to the hospital. Ever since I have nursed him with a heart breaking with grief. "Oh! How many, wives, how many mothers to day mourn their dead, even as I mourn my dying! He has not opened his eyes to look a me, nor has he uttered a word since he fell. Oh! Could he but speak to me once before he dies. I should give him up with more resignation. But to die thus—without a look or a word! Oh! My poor heart is breaking!" "Run, you bow-legged son of a mule. Why in blazes don't you run?" The colonel ran and brought in a score, but when he reached the batter's bench he was blazing with wrath "You impudent scoundrel; I'll have you in the guardhouse?" Then, he remembered the circumstances under which he had entered the game. He added: "If you even again address the colonel of your regiment in such a manager." Ammunition Crop "I can look right out the window here," said a Georgian, "and see the ground where there was jist as hard fighting done as there was anywhere. I was over in the field there to-day, and as the plow would go erlong and turn up the dirt I could find an old piece of Sherman's shells every now and then. It looks like we never will get the balls outen the ground, for every time you plow it and jist wait till er shower of rain comes and sorter settle it down, the dirt will wash off the balls and leave 'em where you can see 'em. This is the way it's been ever since the war, and it looks to me like there has been more balls and pieces of shells picked up off that ground than it would, like a good-sized war and a dotted light New Name for a Drunk A doctor in Hiattyville, Kan., is fond of his tood, and he frequently becomes lamented under the influence of drink. He was lately arrested as an insane person, and his friends begged his release, that he might attend to his pattients. The judge released him, with the reprimand that if he became insane again (that is, went on a spree) he would be clapped into an asylum quicker than a cat can bat its eye. WOMAN FIGHTS BULL Buvos Her Husband from Being Gored to Death by the Enraged Animal. For half an hour the other morning Mrs. Henry Puller, of Chester, N. J., interposed herself between an enraged bull and the prostrate body of her husband, which had been repeatedly butted and gored by the animal. When help came the brave woman was facing the bull, while behind her lay Mr. Puller, barely breathing and unconscious. The Pullers, with their five children, live on a farm on a mountain five miles north of Chester. Among their possessions is a big, black, dehorned bull. At nine o'clock in the morning Mrs. Puller heard the bull bellowing in exi SHE ATTACKED THE BULL. dent rage. At a distance in the field she saw the baw palling beside her husband and trying to drive the stumps of its horns into his chest. There was no help within hail. Her children, who witnessed the battle, crying and screaming, were too small to be of any assistance. She sent them to the nearest neighbor's and, seizing a pitchfork, ran to the bull. She attacked him in the flank, driving the prongs of the fork fully four inches into his flesh. Still he continued to grind his victim with the broken horn. Mrs. Puller grew desperate. She walked around to the animal's head and with strength born of desperation she again and again drove the sharp tines into the bull's hide, the prongs sinking from four to five inches at nearly every drive. Finally the maddened bull drew off and stood at bay. Mrs. Puller sprang in front of her husband, who lay limp and still. Nerved for the contest, she stood there and, with her weapon poised, checked the rushes and vicious attacks of the bull until assistance came half an hour later. As the bu cireled around her looking for a chance to rush in, she, too, walked about her husband, ever keeping his body behind her and her face and weapon to the bull. She was standing thus when the men summoned by her children arrived and drove the bull away. Mr. Porter was removed to the house badly bruised and torn about the head and shoulders and with several ribs broken. He is in a critical condition. BOY LOVER IN COURT. Pocket Edition Dude Fire @ Toy P talk at Teacher with Whom He Was in Love. A pocket edition in attire of Lord Chesterfield, 13 years old. Willie Barney, who is in love with his teacher, Sadia R. Wolf, of public school No. 155, at Knickerbocker avenue, and A ARRAIGNED, IN COURT. Grove street, Brooklyn, N. Y., was arraigned in the Gates avenue police court the other day charged with annoying her by biring a toy pistol at her. Master Barney was attired in neat-fitting knickerbockers, pink shirt, and tie to match, and his black hair was parted in the middle. When the case was called Miss Wolf was brought out of a private room. "Good morning, my dear teacher," said Barney. "Look here, young man," interrupted Magistrate Naumer, "do you intend to stop annoying this lady?" pointing to Miss Wolf, who is only 19 years old, and who flushed as the judge spoke. "I never did annoy you, dear teacher, and to prove it here is a present," said the little dude, as he laid a pair of red silk garters, with gold buckles attached, on Miss Wolf's mink muff, "and my sister is making a nice silk skirt for you," continued young Barney, all smiles and bowing. The case was continued. **Average Length of Life.** The average longevity in the United States was 35.2 in 1900. **Thoughtfulness.** Jerry—Don't forget the widows and orphans. Tom-That's right; I'm courting a pretty widow, and she's an orphan, too.—Detroit Free Press. A Ditty of Content. Sing a song of happiness, To delight the soul— Beef upon the table and A cellar full of coal. -Washington Star. A WAR-TIME HEROINE How the Daughter of John M. Palmer Stood-Off a Band of Guerillas. There is a story connected with the earlier life of the late John M. Palmer, of Illinois, that, though told before, will bear repeating, says the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. It was nearing the close of the civil war. Gen. Palmer, on one of his visits to his home at Carlinville, had brought with him a negro boy, Martin, from the south, and had turned him over to the cure of his family when he went back to the army. It was not long before it became evident that the whole proceeding was obnoxious to the southern sympathizers living in the little town, and were many. The Palmer family heard vague whispers about the "guerrillas," then flourishing about the country, and they kept Martin close at home. But early one morning, when the sun was just reddening the east, a band of about 30 masked men rode to the house to demand the boy. "TLL SHOOT THE FIRST MAN!" sternation reigned inside when the family heard the noise, for there were no men in the house—a fact the band outside very probably knew. Then Miss Bettie, the 18-year-old daughter of the house, took command. Her brown eyes flashed as the knocking became imperative, and taking down a pistol from the shelf, ordered the ashen-hued Martin to go to his room and lock himself in. She said, afterward that he had turned from coal-black to a leaden gray, after the manner of frightened darkies. Then to the door she stepped and opened it. "What do you want?" she demanded bravely, but with quick-beating heart. "We want the boy, Martin," the spokesman answered, "and be quick about it, too. We know he's here." "Well, you can't have him," said Miss Bettie, "and I'll shoot the first man that tries to step into the house!" and she flourished tire revolver unfinchingly. The men cursed a little and made threats, but no one offered to move toward the determined little lady, and after a whispered consultation, galloped away. Then Miss Bettie went into the house and went. Then she was called the daughter of our father, and a heroine, and was presented with a fine pistol that to-day she shows to grown-up children. Timely: Suggestion: She—You say funny things one minute and solomn things the next. Really, I don't know what to make of you. He (eagerly)—Well, suppose you make a husband of me—Chicago Daily News. The Winter Solstice. Al. Manack—The days are pretty short now, aren't they? Willie Everpeigh—I should say soil Seems as if the ink doesn't have time to get dry on a 30-day note before it's due. -Brooklyn Life. SYDNOR AND HUNDLEY, LEADERS IN Quality Furniture PARLOR SUITS. We have some twenty-five 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. MORRIS CHAIRS. This always popular chair of rest will be in as much demand this fall as ever. Part of our stock has already arrived and $10 values vie with $15 values of a year ago. Call, see our stock of Bed Room Fur Call, see our stock of Bed Room Fur niture and save time and money. Passenger elevator. Sydnor & Hundley, RIPANS There is scarcely any conditions of ill-health that is not benefited by the occasional use of a, R-I-P-A-N-S Tables. For sale by Druggists. The Fire-Cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, 60 cents, contains a supply for a year. A CLEW BY WIRE OR AN INTERRUPTED CURRENT BY HOWARD M. YOST. [Copyright, 1896, by J. B. Lippincott Co.] CHAPTER V-Florence shortly after this writes to assure Conway of her continued so long deserted. Conway hears strange noises; sees a ghostly figure in the moonlight that appears in the deflection of himself. Uncertainly voices are heard even after daylight comes spelling in disjointed unmeaning phrases. Conway learns that he must be inveterate Mosler and his daughter a summer residence in near neighborhood. CHAPTER VI-Discovery is made that Conway has been walled up. Florence driving by with her father sees Conway, but offers no salutation. Jackson has frequently been comfortered in city and sometimes calls on the Morleys. CHAPTER VII-Conway sees Sonntag, his agent. He knows nothing of wailing up lights and noises with the sealed doorways. CHAPTER VIII-Meeting between Florence and Conway results in promises to mend fused, but upon accusing Conway of robbing a compact had been made that she be traced to Conway. CHAPTER IX-Again mysterious noises are heard at night, and Conway spends them. A pistol shot from in vain to locate them. A pistol shot from in case theft could be traced to Conway. CHAPTER IX-Again mysterious noises are heard at night, and Conway spends them. A pistol shot from in vain to locate them. A pistol shot from in case theft could be traced to Conway. CHAPTER X. I ushered the old lawyer into the room. After a few commonplace remarks he said: "That walling-up of those cellar doorways has made quite an impression on me. Suppose we have a look at them." I was very willing. Together we descended the stairs to the storeroom. Mr. Sonntag examined the place where the door had been, minutely, as though he expected to find in the stones of the wall some intimation of what was on the inside. He even went so far as to scratch off patches of the whitewash. "It is rather dark here," he finally said, glancing around. "Perhaps the door can be opened," I suggested. "I have the key with me, but maybe it would be best not to use it. Give me a few matches." I handed him all I had with me, and he, by the light afforded, examined closely the places where he had scratched off the whitewash. While watching him, the thought again occurred to me that I had seen or met him previous to my arrival at Nelsonville. "Do you know it seems as though I had seen you before?" I said. "Yes, so you remarked during your visit to my office yesterday," Sonntag replied, as he stepped back to where I was standing. "There is no doubt of that being a solid wall," he went on: "so if the A Mr. Sonning examined the place minutely. room behind it is being used for some purpose, entrance is not gained from here. See what pains have been taken to hide the work. The whole wall has been newly whitewashed. If that had not been done, the new mason-work would be glaringly perceptible. Let us go into the house cellar and have a look at the dividing wall there." It needed but a glance to see that this wall had not been tampered with. The whitewash was old, and there was no spot where it had been renewed. "I have already examined the outside place," the old lawyer remarked, as we ascended the stairway. "That was not whitewashed, and, if I remember rightly, the stones used looked old and worn like the rest of the foundation." I said. "Yes; the stones used in both the doorwalls were old ones. But they are of a different kind of stone," he remarked, with a shrewd smile. "Different kind? What significance would that have?" "All the stone quarried about here is limestone. You will find the foundations and walls under your house are built with this kind. If any other kind was used it would have to be brought from a distance. Sandstone was used for the two doorways." "And was therefore brought from a distance?" I asked. "Perhaps not in this case." "But you said there is nothing but limestone quarried about here," I surgested. "And that is true. The stones used in the doorways had been used before, for they are old and weatherbeaten. Do you remember a small stone building up at the mountain, which years ago was used as a schoolhouse?" my lawyer asked. "Oh, yes! It was known as the Mountain school," I replied. "Well, it is fast going to ruin," Sonntag continued; "has not been used for years, I am told. The point is here: That old schoolhouse was built of sandstone. Where the builders got the stone I, of course, cannot say, but evidently not around here. It is my belief the stones in the two doorways were taken from the old tumble-down schoolhouse." "And supposing your surmise is a correct one, does it furnish you with a clew to the person or persons who did the job?" I asked. "Perhaps," he replied, shortly. As he raised his head to answer, recollection flashed upon me. "Ahl!" I exclaimed. "I have been cudgeling my brain in the endeavor to remember where I had seen you before." He quickly turned toward me with a half-smile on his face, but offered no reply. "I have seen you in Philadelphia," I continued. "Possibly. I used to live there before coming to Twineburgh," he remarked, indifferently. "You have been in Twineburgh but six months," I went on. "Yes." "And I saw you for the first time about a year ago. I almost knocked you over as I was coming out of the president's office in the Safety security bank. You were just going in, and I ran into you." "Ah, possibly. I have had business dealings with that concern," the old lawyer replied. "And you knew Mr. Perry, the president?" "Yes, slightly." "Then why did you ask me at the time if I was the president?" I asked. Sonntag gave a twitch of the shoulder, and his shrewd eyes twinkled. "Did I ask you that?" he queried. "Do you not remember?" "Can't say that I do," he replied. "It seems strange you should leave the city to engage in the practice of law in a small town like Twineburgh," I said, musingly. "Why strange?" was his curt question. "Oh, well, you are quite advanced in years, and, with your long experience, ought to have commanded a larger and more lucrative practice in a large place like Philadelphia than in a small country town." He did not reply for a few moments, but stood with a whimsical look on his face with his eyes turned toward the floor. "I became tired of city life," he finally said. "I have no family depending upon me, and so am at liberty to follow out any whim which happens to take possession of me. There is enough business here to enable a single man to live well, besides allowing him more leisure. I was looking for such a business, and—and found it in Twineburgh." "Well, you certainly are an odd fellow, if you will excuse me for saying so," I remarked, with a laugh. "Yes, I am rather odd." When we reentered my bedroom, Sonntag's quick eye caught sight of the tools under my bed. "Going to cut through the floor?" he asked. "That is what I intended to do. I'm going to know what is down there," I replied, decidedly. Then I told him about the noises I had heard which had seemed to come from beneath, the slamming of the door, and the pistol shot. I also told of the voices I had heard both in the attic and in my room, and all I had observed regarding them. The old lawyer listened intently, and when I had finished walked to the window. "Do you suppose that the sound of the voices could in some way have come from the telephone wire?" I finally asked. "Not being an electrical expert, I cannot say," Sonntag answered, turning from the window. "It seems impossible the voices could be heard without the aid of a receiver," I remarked. "Perhaps there is a receiver both in your room and upstairs—not like the ones we are accustomed to, of course, but one formed by nature. Certainly there are possibilities in electric force which we have not yet discovered. You say the sounds occurred only when a wind was blowing which caused the wire to swing against the lightning rod?" "That was surmise, for I have had no opportunity to watch when the wind blew. But it seemed the most natural explanation of the rappings." "And you had no way of ascertaining whether the sounds in your room here and in the attic were produced by the same voice and at the same time, or whether there were two voices independent of each other?" "Why, you know it was impossible for me to be in the attic and in my room too." I answered. "Perhaps we may be given an opportunity to find out something about the voices," Sonntag said, with a gesture toward the window. "How do you mean?" I asked. "There is a thunderstorm coming up. It will undoubtedly be preceded by a wind," the old lawyer said. "Yes, yes! How fortunate it is that you are here!" I exclaimed, excited, for I comprehended his meaning. "Now you remain here, and I will go up to the attic," I went on. "Each of us must note the exact time the sound is heard. We had better compare watches, so that there shall be no difference in each one's estimate of the time." I pulled out my watch and approached Sonntag. His hand went up to his vest pocket and he was about to follow my example, when upon our hearing came that small, soft, high-nitched voice. The nurse risen was ominen, and was quite hot, as contact with my fingers told me. "Great heavens!" I exclaimed, starting back, "this is the strangest phenomenon. What a wonder the house is not ablaze!" I went on expressing amazement, until I discovered that Sonntag did not seem to hear me, so intent was he over the words the voice had uttered. "Peshaw! what's the use bothering over that, Mr. Sonntag?" I said. "There isn't much sense to be made out of it, anyhow." "Yes, there is, too. It is conversation, and not a mere jumble of words," the old lawyer said, with an air of triumph. "Just hear what I make out of it now." Divided up, the following was Sonntag's version: I stood down door throw gone. Ame me. A thwired thie. But my wife strode to find him. He was road, too far. I saw his forward and approached reaction. The couple and then he went on the road. When the saw it was, Sidlington, The lawyer detained me, and in great impatience I waited. "Take paper and pencil with you," he said. "Jot down the words and indicate the raps in the exact order that they come. I will do the same with the words and pauses. Now go." I went up the two stairways on the jump. The wind was coming up strong, and the heavy thunder rolled in the distance. Near the small window, where I had heard the voice, I took my stand. The raps from above were louder now, and besides, in the daytime, lost a great deal of the uncanniness which the gloom and solitude of night had given them. The voice was sounding, though not as distinctly as before, which was probably on account of the loud moaning and whistling of the high wind. My paper and pencil were ready, and I listened with strained attention to catch the words. "Never will (rap, rap, rap) consent under existing (rap, rap) a grating noise, probably caused by the wire being held against the lightning rod by the force of the wind) the property removed (raps) place to bring you (raps) hid where (raps) never find (raps) talk wisdom I shall (raps) night and take (raps) dollar will you ever—" Right here the garret was flooded by a blinding glare, and immediately followed crash on crash close above me. Stunned by the noise and too dazed for the moment to realize that the threatening storm had burst, I feebly toterted toward the stairs and sank down upon the top step. The rain was coming down in torrents and the roar on the roof seemed an echo of the thunder. I was soon able to arouse myself from my dazed condition, and, remembering the object of my errand, went back to the spot where I had stood to recover the paper and pencil, which had fallen from my hands. There was no desire to continue investigations while the storm lasted; so, picking up the paper, I hastened downstairs to my room. I noticed a strange odor as I went through the doorway, and saw Sonntag standing in the middle of the room in a strange attitude. The pencil he had used was still in his hand, but the paper had fluttered to the floor. The old lawyer not seeming to notice my approach, tapped him on the arm. He gazed around at me with wide, staring eyes, then drew a long breath. "What was it that happened?" he finally asked. "Oh, did you catch it, too? Nothing but a little demonstration of electrical force," I replied. "It was quite close to us. The house must have been struck by the bolt; or perhaps the lightning rod saved it." "It was awful!" the old fellow exclaimed. "There was a stream of fire reached half way across the room. It came from the wall there, right near the chimney. Well, it's over, and neither of us hurt." The old fellow shook himself together. "After this, no more experimenting in electricity for me, especially during a thunderstorm. I'll stick to—to the law," he said, with a flash of his bright eyes which told me he had recovered from the effects of the shock. "Then you did not take any note of the voice?" I remarked. "Yes, yes. Here it is; and you?—ah, that's good. Now let us compare." The two slips of paper were laid on the table. "The first words taken note of on my paper," Sonntag began, "are, you have my—then a pause, and yours are: Never will. Ah!" he exclaimed, in deep satisfaction, "they seem to run along well together. Now you begin and read, and where the raps are indicated pause, and I will put in my words. Let's see if we can get any sense out of it." This is what we read: 演 "consent under existing—" "circumstance you have broken faith with me in every-" "way why was—" 0 "the property removed—" "from the original—" "place to bring you—" "to time what did you do with it safely—" "hid where—" "you can—" "never find—" "it unless you—" "hid where—" "you can—" "never find—" "It unless you—" "talk wisdom I shall—" "go for it this very—" "night and take—" "It away and not one—" "dollar will you ever—" "Right here is where the shock came," I said, after reading the last phrase. "Of course I took no more notes after that. Have you any more?" "No. The flame came, and I got no further." Sonntag answered. "This certainly is curious. There seems to be a complete circuit formed somehow, or, more properly, two circuits; when one is closed the other is opened by that closing, and vice versa." While making the foregoing remark the old fellow was leaning over the table, intently scanning the two papers. "You say a flame shot out into the room?" I asked. "From where?" "Between the window and chimney, it seemed to be," he replied, without lifting his head. I stepped over to the place indicated. There was a large nail sticking in the wall, which had been covered with whitewash. A flannel coat which I hung on the nail the night before was now lying on the floor, a charred ruin. The mum inset was unexcended, and was quite hot, as contact with my fingers told me. "Great heavens!" I exclaimed, starting back, "this is the strangest phenomenon. What a wonder the house is not ablaze!" I went on expressing amazement, until I discovered that Sonntag did not seem to hear me, so intent was he over the words the voice had uttered. "Peshaw! what's the use bothering over that, Mr. Sonntag?" I said. "There isn't much sense to be made out of it, anyhow." "Yes, there is, too. It is conversation, and not a mere jumble of words," the old lawyer said, with an air of triumph. "Just hear what I make out of it now." Divided up, the following was Sonntag's version: A man in a suit and hat writes on a clipboard. Where I had heard the voice I took my stand. First Party—"Never will you have my consent under existing circumstances. You have broken faith with me in every way. Why was the property removed from the original place?" Second Party—"To bring you to time." First Party—"What did you do with it?" Second Party—"Safely hid, where you can never find it unless you talk wisdom. I shall go for it this very night and take it away, and not one dollar will you ever—" "There, that's a pretty sensible talk, I take it," said my lawyer, when he had finished. "Oh, well, perhaps it is sensible enough, but what good will it do you, now that you have made a conversation out of it?" I remarked, in some impatience, for Sonntag's satisfaction seemed to be out of all proportion to the importance of a few chance remarks caught in some mysterious fashion from a telephone wire. The old lawyer smiled in a kind of pitying way, and regarded me with a whimsical expression. "Who knows?" I sat on, gayly; "perhaps my arrival in Nelsonville may be the cause of a complete revolution in matters regarding the telephone. I must send for an electrical expert and have him investigate the mystery. Already there are visions of an immense fortune floating through my head." "Suppose we go to the old school-house from which the stones used in the two doorways were evidently taken," Sonntag suggested, breaking in upon my imaginations. "What possible difference can it make if the stones were taken from there?" I remarked. "That will not tell us why the job was done." "Well, it would be pleasant for you to meet an old friend. Horace Jackson's hunting lodge is quite near the school-house. Perhaps we may find him at his place," my lawyer said, insinuatingly. "Yes, I know. The fellow Hunter, the agent at Sidington, told me Jackson comes up here occasionally to hunt and fish. But as for Jackson being a friend of mine, heaven save me from such friendal!" Noting Sonatag's surprise at my words, I explained the reason of my outburst—how Jackson had of late changed his opinion of my innocence, and how Florence had made a compact with him, and the certainty he seemed to feel that she would be compelled to redeem her promise. The lawyer was all attention now, keeping his sharp eyes constantly on my face, when I poured out my opinion of Jackson and his underhand methods. I was a lover, and Jackson a sort of rival, so naturally my remarks were somewhat stronger, perhaps, than necessary. "Why did you call the station-agent Hunter?" asked Sonntag. "Because he told me that was his name." I replied. "Indeed! What could he have told you that for, I wonder? His name is not Hunter; it's Skinner." "It is? Well, that's odd. Why should he wish to conceal his real name from me?" "H'm! can't say, I'm sure," replied Sonntag, "drly. "But I am delighted beyond measure to hear what you have told me concerning Jackson," he exclaimed, with more enthusiasm than he had ever displayed. "Oh, indeed! It does not delight me; the bare suspicion has been enough for me to endure. I do not know that I would care very much for a seeming proof of guilt to be found against me. You do actually seem pleased," I remarked with disgust. "Pleased is not the word. I am more than pleased. What you have told me is a most important bit of news," Sonntag said, taking up his hat. "Why is it important, and to whom?" I asked. "Very important to me, but more to yourself." "No; stay and explain," I called to him as he went out the door; "what do you mean?" "Haven't a moment's time. Must go. I mean that most probably the cloud which has enveloped your name will be lifted shortly. Do not cut into the cellar to-day. Wait until to-morrow." Saying this, my lawyer departed. CHAPTER X1. I stood for some time gazing at the door through which Mr. Sonntag had gone. Amazement held possession of me. A thousand and one questions whirled through my head. But my lawyer had departed. I finally strode to the window in the hope of finding him within hailing distance. He was far down the Twineburgh road, too far to call him. I saw him pull up his horse and lean forward and address a man who had approached him from the opposite direction. The conversation lasted but a minute, and then horseman and pedestrian each went on their several ways. When the pedestrian drew nearer I saw it was Hunter, the station agent of Sidington, or, as Sonntag had informed me, Skinner. It seemed very odd that he should have assumed another name. Then my eye caught the glimpse of a horsewoman coming down the road from the direction of the Morley residence. It needed but that glimpse to tell me that it was Florence. She was coming toward the house, perhaps to see me. When she reached the cross-road leading to Sidington and Twineburgh, up which the man Hunter was approaching, she reined up her horse. When the fellow came up to Florence, I was surprised to see him stop and engage her in a conversation which lasted some minutes and appeared to be rather earnest, judging by the way Florence leaned down toward him. Finally the young woman turned her horse's head and galloped back in the direction she had come. The station agent watched her retreating form, then slowly began to retrace his steps. He had gone but a short distance when he stopped and looked toward my house, then again turned and came back. I watched him from behind the curtains. As he approached near I saw his clothing was wet and bedraggled, which plainly showed that he had been out in the recent shower. He came up to the house in a hesitating way, glancing all around furtively, and was about to pass up into the yard, when I leaned from the window and hailed him. "Halloo, there! what's up? What do you want?" I demanded. Glancing up at me with his stupid stare, he spoke. "When you want to send anything away by freight, have it at the station before nine o'clock in the morning," he said, in the deliberating way of one who is compelled to manufacture a speech on the spur of the moment. "Is that all you wish to say to me? You did not come all the way from Sidington to tell me that?" I inquired, caustically. "Why, no," he began, glancing all around, as though seeking for his words in the surrounding objects. "I—I thought perhaps you didn't know—that—that—a are you having a good time?" "A most enjoyable time indeed," I exclaimed, enthusiastically, if somewhat sarcastically. "Just such a time as I needed—restful, quiet, and perfect peace." Just a trace of a smile seemed to flit across his face at my words. "Oh! then there is nothing the master with the place?" he asked, curiously. I was considerably surprised at this question. "I should say not. What should be the matter with it?" I asked. "Is that so? Well, let them. As long as the dead ones don't disturb me, I am sure I have no objection. What part of the house are the spirits supposed to frequent?" I asked, a thought of the walled cellar coming to me. The fellow seemed a trifle flustered, I thought, by my sudden question. He gave vent to a nervous laugh, and at the same time darted a sharp glance at me, which, momentary as it was, nevertheless was so different from his usual half-wondering stare that I was impressed by it. "Oh, I don't know what part of the house is used by the spirits. How should I know?" There had been something irritating to me in the fellow, and, as there was a hint of insolence in his last words, I gave way to my impatience. "See here; you have given me some strange hints about my house," I began sternly; "now, then, you'll please explain more fully what you mean, Mr. Hunter, or perhaps, I should say, Mr. Skinner." I do not know what impelled me to add the name which Sonntag said was the correct one, but the effect on the fellow startled me considerably. His eyes grew staring, and a terrified, hunted expression came over his face. Glancing furtively around and drawing back a step or two, his hand went to his hip-pocket. As the glint of a shining object caught my eye, I drew suddenly back to one side of the window, and the next instant a pistol report sounded out. I stood still a moment, dumfounded by the attack, then dropped on my hands and knees and crept past the window to the table, in the drawer of which I had placed my pistol. Hastily grasping the weapon and noting that it was ready for use, I arose and approached the window, holding the pistol before me in readiness. "Twocan play at your game, Mr. —" But I got no further. The man was nowhere to be seen. I hastened from the house and ran around, searching for him, but no trace could I discover. He had vanished completely. His sudden disappearance puzzled me. I soon gave up the search, put the pistol in my pocket, and started briskly up the road toward the Morley place. If the station agent was such a desperate fellow as to draw and shoot at a word, what could Florence have to do with him? It was strange that Sonntag should know the fellow's right name and not know the danger attendant on calling him by it. My lawyer had seemed surprised when I stated that the fellow had told me his name was Hunter. In all probability Sonntag had addressed him by the name of Skinner many times, and the fellow had not resented it, or the lawyer would have mentioned the fact. Why, then, should he resent in so fierce and deadly a manner my use of his right name? Perhaps Florence could tell me something about Mr. Hunter, or Skinner. At least it was right I should warn her against him. With these thoughts flitting across my mind, I soon arrived at the Morley home, and, entering the gate, went up the long graveled walk. Before an opportunity was allowed me to ascend the steps leading to the piazza, my name was called. "Why, Mr. Conway!" It was Florence who called, and who on my turning toward her got out of a hammock. She was still dressed in her riding-habit, and as I approached I noticed her horse tied to a post near by. "Are you going riding again?" I asked. "In that case, pardon my intrusion." "Papa and I usually ride at this time. I am waiting for him," she said, with a touch of surprise; for I had spoken in rather formal tones. "Then I will defer my errand. Some other time will answer just as well, perhaps. Will you kindly tell me when I may have the pleasure of seeing you?" "What is it, Nelson? What can be the matter?" she asked, her brown eyes staring in astonishment. "Will you not speak now?" "Why, I can certainly. It is not very important, perhaps. I wish to ask you what you know about the station agent at Sidington. I have seen you talking with him on several occasions. What can one like you have to talk about with such a desperate villain!" Florence's face turned white. "Desperate villain?" she repeated, in a fearsome whisper. "Why, Nelson!" Then I told of my recent talk with the scoundrel and his dastardly attempt to shoot me. Florence heartkened, with hands clasped across her bosom, her eyes staring in terrified amazement. "Oh, do not be alarmed," I added. "He did not hit me. A miss is good as a mile, you know." But she still stood gazing at me, doubt and fear upon her face, too dumfounded to speak. Finally, she burst into tears, and, in a most pathetic way, held out her hands appealingly to me. What is it, my love, that so distresses you? Tell me about it. You do not M. "Desperate villains" she repeated. know how happy it would make me to be allowed to share your troubles. "I am troubled, Nelson, deeply troubled," she replied, raising her tear-stained face. "There are so many inexplicable things going on about me, so much mystery, such forebodings of dreadful happenings, in my heart, that if it were not for your love existence would be misery. And now your own dear life is threatened, and all my fault, too. I cannot understand it at all. Why should anyone want to kill you? Oh Nelson!" She laid her head against me, and I gently stroked the soft tresses which fell back behind her ear in such beautiful waves. For a few moments I could not answer. Her words startled me beyond expression. What, in God's name, was there about this back-country place? Had its uncanny mysteries even entered my darling's sweet life to taint its happiness? "It is not for myself that I am fearful, and I suppose it is unreasonable; but think, Nelson, if he had shot you!" She shuddered, and then with an effort became calmer. "Do not worry about me. Be sure I am able to take care of myself; and forewarned is forearmed. What else is there? Tell me. You know you may count on my help and sympathy." "Yes, yes, I know that, Nelson. And I do need your help. It seems as though I were walking blindfolded on the edge of a precipice." The loved form nestled closer to me. It made me foolishly happy to hold her in my arms and know they were as a haven of refuge to her. "Then, too," Florence went on, "I am so worried about father." "So you said yesterday. Have you any reason to be?" "Maybe not; at least I know of none, except that he is so changed of late. But a woman's instinct often divines causes for worry when none are perceptible." "You cannot mean that he is changed toward you?" "Oh, no, no! Not in his love for me. Indeed, there seems to be an augmented tenderness toward me. And it makes me feel as though, somehow, I was partly the cause of the trouble. Why, I know there is something worrying poor father. He is even changing in appearance, and is becoming so haggard. There is some secret sorrow he is enduring. I spoke to him about it only the other day." "What answer did he give you?" I asked. "Just laughed, and said I was gifted with a vivid imagination." "There, you see, it must be only business's worry. If it were anything regarding yourself, he would not make light of it." Florence was partly comforted by my assurance. She glanced up into my face and smiled. But the troubled and perplexed look came back when the answered: "Perhaps it is as you say. But I cannot get it out of my head that Mr. Jackson is somehow connected with it all." "Jackson? How could he affect your father's life so seriously?" I exclaimed. "I do not know. He used to come here frequently until lately. And after every visit father seemed to be so troubled and worried." Being satisfied in my own mind that the difference between Mr. Morley and Jackson had arisen over business affairs, I sought to lead Florence away from a subject which seemed to cause her distress. "And what can you tell me about the station agent at Sidington?" I asked. "Oh, Nelson! how puzzled I am over what you have told me! You say he tried to shoot you?" "Yes; but do not agitate yourself over that. He did not hit me, you know." I answered. "But why should he want to shoot you?" she exclaimed. "That is as much a mystery to me as to you. Who is the fellow, anyhow? Where did he come from? His real name, I understand, is skinner." "Yes, that is his real name," was Florence's answer. "Why, what reason could he have had for telling me his name was Hunter? Tell me what you know about him, my dear," I demanded, for I thought she really appeared somewhat reluctant to give me the desired information. "Florence, who is he?" "He is a detective," she answered. "A detective! He! What is he doing about here?" I asked, in astonishment. "Promise me you will not breathe a word." Florence said, earnestly, holding up her forefinger in emphasis. "I promise solemnly." "And promise you will not think me a very foolish girl?" "Never!" "Well, then, after the bank robbery I used to read all the papers to ascertain if the robbers had been discovered. The time went by, and you, poor boy, were still under the cruel suspicion. Why, Nelson, nearly all of your old friends believe you had a hand in the affair." "Oh, I know that!" I answered, gloomily. "And I was foolish to give up the trust and love and confidence of the only true friend I seemed to have at that time," kissing the faithful girl's forehead. "Indeed you were foolish, and cruel, too," Florence murmured. "Six months went by, and you went to Europe. Nothing was discovered regarding the robbery; and, what was worse, nothing seemed to be done in the matter. Every one seemed to have forgotten all about it, except that you were the guilty one; that was not forgotten. Oh, Nelson, I felt so sorry for you! I knew how honorable you were, and how heavy your heart must have been. So I made up my mind to do something myself." "You!" "Yes. It was foolish, I know, but I could not rest until I determined to try and clear you." For a few moments my heart was too full for speech. "And what did you do?" I asked, gently. "I did not want father to know, so I asked Mr. Jackson to send the best detective he knew of to me. Mr. Jackson seemed very kindly disposed toward you at that time; he did as I requested, and asked me no questions about my intentions." "So you hired a detective to trace the robbers?" "Yes." "And that fellow Skinner—is he the one?" "Yes. I suppose it was a foolish thing to do, for nothing seems to have come of it, although Mr. Skinner keeps telling me he is on the right track now, and will soon have them." "Foolish, was it? Oh, my darling!" I exclaimed, as I caught her hands in mine and gazed down into the sweet face. I could say no more then, choked as I was by my emotion. The noble, true-hearted girl! Impelled by her love for me and her absolute faith in my integrity, undertaking alone to establish my innocence, while all the world remained indifferent! I saw the nobleness, the willingness to make sacrifice for her love, back of it all, and tears came into my eyes and a great thankfulness into my heart. What a fortunate fellow I was, after all, to be permitted to inspire such devotion! "But if Skinner is in your employ and therefore working in my interest, why should he endeavor to shoot me?" I finally remarked. "Oh, Nelson, I don't know. I cannot understand it," she replied, as deeply perplexed as I was. "How does it happen that he is station agent at Sidington? Why does he remain here at all?" "Father procured the position for him at my request. The detective said it was the best place to watch the robbers from, for absolute secrecy was necessary, and no one would suspect the station agent at a retired place like Sidington of being a detective. Of course I did not tell father that the man for whom I desired the position was a detective." I made no reply to her last words. Indeed, I could not. My mind was in a whirl. "It is all so mysterious, and now your dear life is threatened!" Florence exclaimed, the tears ago'a coming to her eyes and falling down her cheeks. While again endeavoring to calm her the sound of approaching footsteps reached us. (To Be Continued.) Your Subscription for the Planet is due. Pay up now. 4 a I Rew a Sao ee aa TEAR UIEN ES: ie em Kk Veh Sora 2 guste ores Saturday by dons Miremens Sela Norsk a Bered, Remon, Te JOHN MITCHELL, JR., = EDITOR. A thould boscat soastoreachus hy Wednesday ‘TERMSIN ADVANCE, ADVERTISING RATES. pee tae tee ianectoe oe il ' 3 fio inches, three menthy, os aby troimches wxmonthie’” «+. 3900 Raischs: minemomiy “+ 7. 2 HOG twotnchen tweteetomthe, “=” 5 Marriage and Pincral Notices,” ss = sp Binning and Pravsient Notts per nie.” 8 2 POSTAGE STAMPS OF A HIGHER DE- NOMINATION THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED ON SUBSCRIPTIONS. Tur PLANrT is iemed weekly. Thosubseriy agree aan ving Beeches tan ay Sait BU ESR Porat kewidiens 2 bee cea eee eater See le eS meritoeees veers eee os ica a Or ely gee ig ae Sea Issacs foams Coenen te atic ag ae Same sto a Soe a aeeen Re a Ei waperosses @-tunies Cn eeu eh nee eerste Se Eequgrenen,Tgrrenit a Money Orde sitter tet, Bey Ott Pepe pan etme heat pea ceneens ances ee een tan be traced. You can send money in this ere as pt ee eer eene chee ee ere ate eyin any other way, you must do it at your Semesters tiga oe eee SE pavercanismaint deme tt Wat 2 Soca reriee gence? fee enna ie eer Reacts aceasta not order their paper discontinued at the expt- Sood Seer aaa Saracen ths wee rere ses Seiegais ken tsa ae paper ae COMMUNICATIONS When writing to panne tee eee oie Soest, ester tgiee oer cece ae a dros in fall. otherwise we cannot find your So TI cong NY EDS AL scasieas erat te os Srsses eras Entered in the Post Office at Richmond, Va., aBitstnesryc SATURDAY, .......... MARCH 21, 1903 CoLoreD men, it looks that way, but all the good white folks are not dead. CotoneD men, we have been accumu lating a goodly store of the white man’s religion; now, let us try our hand on his money. Tur New American of San Antonio, ‘Texas, announces the appointment of Mr. Robert D. Jones formerly of this city as sub letter carrier of San Antonio Post Office. This is the first we lave heard of our esteemed friend in many years and we wish him much success, ‘Tue idea of stately Democratic Sena- tors playing “hide and seck"’ in order to prevent aquoram of the Commitcee on Commerce and ineidently to defeat the confirmation of a colored man solely on account of hiscolor, and yet this is ‘what the daily reports affirm. CoLoneD men, be polite and obliging to the white folks—and the colored ones. Show no spirit of ill-feeling or re. sentment over the mean things that are now being said about you. Do this even though you are “‘mad” enough on the inside to “bust.” We'll win out by and by. STILL “GNAWING A PILE.” ‘Tue Richmond, Va., Trtes-Dispatcr in its issue of the 17th instant, states that it is as weary of discussing the race question as are many of its read- ers, Despite such weariness, it pro- ceeds to inflict pauishment upon this community by the publication of more than a column of its ideas on this sub- ject. It seems to think that the North is beginning to view this question from the proper stand-point, declaring that ‘there will be no amalgamation of the aces, From past observation, it seems that ‘the aim of the Ties-Diseatcn and those who agree with it is to prevent that form of amalgamation in which the white female and the Negro mak are the ‘‘contracting parties’ and t permit that form of amalgamation ix which the Negro female and the white male are the “contracting parties.’ ‘We have endeavored to secure its co operation in a crnsade against both forms of miscegenation. ‘An offspring ofa white man and s colored woman is justas much amu Jato as is one born of a colored mar and a white woman, and yet this jour nal has a crazy fit over the one and ¢ feeling of marked indifference ove the other. ‘The Negroes of the South have no ‘deen voting against the whites but for “them, for the leaders have been white men. | When you argue that a colored <mav should vote for aman who abuses [him you argae that he is in! orently in. Ite pre A ce: areas allnneniedion sect ane omnes al ‘Those Negro-haters are never satis- fied. During the Reconstruction po- riod, they argued that the raco question | wou'd be settled if the North would ‘relegate it to the white people of the South, All they wanted was the ma- chinery of the state governments, the withdrawal of the Federal troops and , the privilege of killing as many Nogroes Jas they desired, “‘without let or hin- drance.”* | At the bequest of a Republican Presi- dont, this request was granted. After _twenty years of non-interference, with allof the state offices in their hands and a large proportion of the Federal ones “to boot,”” they are yet dissatis. , fied. ‘They asked for the privilege of dis- franchising the Negro, in violation of the Fifteenth Amendment tothe Constitu- tion of the United States and it was un- , derstood that the United States Su- | preme Court would have a bad case of “blind in one eye, and can’t see with the other,’ so far as the disfranchising question as concerned. ‘The result was that well-nigh every southern state took the hint and the , Negro was lisfranchised, inasmuch as ‘the Federal elections were held under | the restrictions imposed by state consti- (tutions and southern election officers. | But even this did not satisfy the appe- tite of this glutton of race prejudice. They had dictated the appointments | made by a Democratic President: they now had the audacity to demand the [right to dictate the appointments to be made by a Republican President. ‘They claimed that they were not op- posed to the better element among the | colored men. In fact, their opposition was not based so much upon color, as it was upon condition. Ifthe President would select the best men for the of- fices without regard to color, it would be satisfactory to them. ‘They said this believing within them- ‘selves that with the application of this ‘rigid rule, the colored brother would be barred out. It is evident that President Roosevert believed them. He was quickly undeceived however, when Mrs. /Minste Cox, a colored lady postmis- tress of Indianola, Miss., was forced to resign by the Negro-haters. She had held the position for eight years. She is a lady of education and refinement and her wealth is estimated to be anywhere from $10,000 to $19,000. ‘This was a ‘‘one-eye opener’? to the | President, but he got a ‘'two-eye open- er” when he named Dr. Wat. D. Crvat, ‘a “‘white-colored” man for the position ‘of the Collector of Customs at the Port of Charleston, 8. C. ‘Then came the open confession, with a flow of “crocodile tears.” He was learned, gentlemaniy, well-to-do, quali- fied, but he wasa Negro. The Prosi- dent had been careful, however, in his selection and had appointed Dr. Creat, with a view to satisfying both the white and the colored people of Charles- ton. ‘The white people could look at the Doctor and see him asa white man and the Negroes could look at him and see him asa colored one. It was impos- sible to draw the coler-line in his anat- omy. You couldn't tell where the white part bezan or the Negro part ended and yet these BEN, TILLMAN Ne- gro-haters were not satisfied. Be it said to the credit of President RooskvELt, he “stuck to his text" and insisted upon the original anderstanding and he now announces that he will re- appoint Dr. Crux, and that ke will take charge of the Charleston office as oon as the Senate adjourns without .cting upon the nomination. But although these —Negro-haters have succeeded in virtually disfranchis. ngall of the colored people in the outhern states and so far as those) tates are concerned also in the nation- u elections, they are still not ‘satisfied nd the Trtes-Disparcn is fondly hop-|) ng for the repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment in order to bring about the | lisfranchisment of the Negroes in the], North. Possibly some one may be able to see} he method in thisand divine its purpose. f the colored man is rovbed of his cit-} zenship, he can be deported with as nuch impunity as the exercise of that} orce can be visited upon a Chinaman. | Boat-loads of colored people could be} orcibly carried to either Africa or our], sland possessions. And it would not be] mat of place to remark that Senator’ MORGAN of Alabama has openly advo-|| ated the deportation of the Negroes of he United States, giving this as one of ais reasous for the support of the impe- Jalistic policy of the government. ‘The Ties-Dispatcr thinks that the] Negro should be taught the Ten Com- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. ~~ OLEVELAN people of old Virginia and the South, ists, let them ome forward now, or for-| 20°, uEYEHAS while an observation of the Tenth Com-j ever hold their peace. practiced them mandment would produce a better focl-} «There ary none so blind as those who | Pree thevat nnn ing among the races of both sections. will not see.” dk that < Thank Gop, we still have white Gia tee ee ce . the bs friends in the south-laud, who are tak- Sata ee Miner: ing no part in this persistent misrepre-| TH MODE OF APPOINTMENT TO | aca nda sentation of one of the kindliest races of OFFICE. Sirens ople on the face of the globe. — ‘coratic ees journeying to another coun-| Tite declaration of Secretary Etanv Goltacton try and the Negroes will one day be} Roor that in a short time the white sion of those wh there and they will have mo more|man would succeed. in excluding the | gon those wh troubles, no more trials, no more tribu-| black man from all offices in the south. NePwblionn Par lations, for the Son of Righteousness | ern states has nacurally led many to en- told of the har will greet them and in the language of | quire by what method is this to be done. the: Indian, .h the Scriptures, “God shall wipe away }Ttis plainly apparent that Mr. Roor |1ye, wala wt all tears from their eyes.”” expected this result to be accomplished | Wite man a ny under a Republican administration. came to divide, | —_—— Tt sooms that it has been the custom! fag.) ae EMINENT WITNESSES TESTIFY. |‘! time immemorial for tae Chair-| 40 the barasec We publish in this issue a letter from Mr. G. H. Epatuns of Iowa, in which he takes ixsue with the PLaner with reference to its conclusions concerning President Roosrvett’s appointments in the South, We would to Gop he was correct in ‘all that he says relative to existing con. ditions. The out-look has caused us much concern, and we have reduced our opinions to writing with a hope that colored men located in states like the one from which Mr. Epmunps hails may be able to bring influences to bear upon the Republican Party managers and the President which will ‘eud to change this policy, which is destined to sweep the colored citizen from all of the offices in the Southland. Mr. EpMunps asks us to reply to his lotter. We have no need to do so. We ‘will let President Roosrvent’s Secre- tary of War, Hon. Euinv Root of New York do so for us. In his speech delivered before the Ustox Leaaur Cuun of New York, Feb. 6th, 1903, among other things, he said: “A curious development has been seen within the pust year. President Roosevelt has appointed fewer black men than President McKinley did, and there are to-day fewer black men. holding office than when McKinley died. Yet loud outcries are to be heard in the South about President Roosevelt's poli- cy of appointing black mn to office in the South. Under previous Presidents —McKinley, Cleveland, Harrison. and jback to Hayes’ time—more Negroes were appointed to office and nothing ‘was said." The next witness will be Mr. Tuomas Netsox Pace, a gentleman, like Mr. Roor, of unquestioned veracity. He is named by Mr. Roosrveur as one of his referees, and he too must know abso- lntely what he is talking about when he says in his article published in Con- uieR's WEEKLY of February 28th, 1908: ““Itis claimed by some that this change is due to the appointment of Negroes to office. Butin the judgment of those better informed, this does not account for the present ferment. President Me Kinley filled over thirty places with Negroes, among them such important of fices as the collectorship of the ports ot Wilmington and Beaafort, North Oaro- lina and St. Augustine; the col!ector- ship of customs at Savannah, Atlanta and Georgetown, Ga.; and the postmas- terships of Athens and Darien, Georgia; Beaufort and Florence, South'Carolina: Pine Bluff, Arkansas,’ and others—all without causit.ga fraction of the oxcite- ment tha: has arisen of late, while only four original appointments ‘of Negroes to office in the South have becn made during the present Administration, and but one of these has met with stresuous opposition. On the other hand, Presi- dent Roosevelt has, perhaps, appointed more men to office from among Rha cone servative whites of the South than all the other Republican Presidents put to- gether." ‘The next witness will be President Roosevetr himself. In_ his letter to Mr. CLark HOWELL, editor of the At- lanta, Ga., Constitution, he said: “My party advisers in the State have been Maj. Hanson, of Macon; Mr. Wal- ter Johnson, of Atlanta—both of them ex- Confederate soldiers—and Mr. Harry Stillwell Edwards, also of Macon. Am I not right in saying that the Federal office-holders whom I have appointed. throughout your State are, as a body, men snd women, of a high order of effi- ciency and integrity? Incidently Imay mention that a large percentage of the incumbents of Federal offices in Gvor- gia under me are, as I understand it, of your own political faith. ‘This is true of Your own State; and by applying: to Mr. Thomas Nelson Page, of Virginia; to Gen. Basil Dake, of ‘Kentucky; to Mr. George Crawford, of Tennessee; to Mr. John McI’henny, of Louisiana; to Judge Jones, of Alabama, and to Mr. Edgar 8. Wilson, of Mississippi, all of them Democrats and all of them “men the highest standing in their respec- tive communities, you will find Saas | what I have done in Georgia stands not asthe exception, but as the rule for what I have done throughout the South. | “I may add that the proportion ofgol- pred men among the new appointees is! ouly about one in a hundred.” \ ‘We shall take the liberty of calling Hon. Exrnv Roor, Mr. Roosevent’s Secretary of War to the stand and have! him give another extract from that fa- mous New York speech. He said: “I don’t want to argue this question. I am certainly showing has we have | to face a new change of feeling in the South, that the black man is denied the right to aspire to the highest there is in American citizenship. This right. to aspire to the pistes en ity which was formerly unqt i ‘is now ques- honed. In & short time the white man will snooeed in excluding the "black. man from all offices in she Southern States.” He did not say the Democratic white, man or the Repvblican white man, but white man, which permits us to pre- sume that white men of both poi ical parties are in league with the conspi-' racy to exclude the black man from all. ists, let them come forward now, or for- ‘ever hold their peace. “There are none $0 blind as those who will not sea.” THE MODE OF APPOINTMENT TO OFFICE. . ea on ees eA Che SOUM- ern states has nacurally led many to en- quire by what method is this to be done. Itis plainly apparent that Mr. Root expected this result to be accomplished under @ Republican administration. _ It seems that it has been the custom from time immemorial for tae Chair: man of the State Republican organiza- tion in conjunction with the member of the National Republican Committee from the state to name the members of the party who were to fill the Federal offices in the state. In other words, without the mystic eudorsation of diese two individuals, an office-seeker's “cake was all dough” from the start. ‘There was a slight va- riation from this policy in certain con- gressional districts, for if a Republican was the candidate for congress from the district, whether he won or lost, if the Republican Party was in power at Washington, he was consulted with reference to certain local offices in his district, and especially about the post- masterships. The white Republicans of the South, who controlled the party lines, accord- ingly, had a monopoly of this kind of business and it was not long before they were having trouble with the colored brethren, who constituted the bulk of of the party and a fraction of the office- holders. No one who was in Virginia then will fail to remember the absolute sway of Gen, WitiiaM Manone, an ex Confed- erate, Who ont-witted the regular Re- publican machine in this state, secured the ear of President Artur and be- came the political autocrat, whose slightest will in political matters was law. Even then as now, it was held out to the northerner, that through the avenues of politics and the by-ways of office-halding. « break conld ha mada in the “Solid South.” Their hopes were shattered and Ma- HONE went down to defeat and in due course of time dissension in his own ranks arose, his enemy secured the posi- tion as National Committee-man and a division of the Federal offices followed. This was in the realm of white men. The colored men in the other south- em states, notably in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi were not slow to profit by the experience of others. The meteoric rise of N. Waitout Cunry, now deceas- ed, gave the colored man a practical lemonstration of his power. He was Ohairman of the Republican Party of Texas and he gered the colored man who Was to serve asthe member of the National Republican Committee. The chain was complete and the Federal patronage of the Lone Star state was in he hands of one of the ablest politicians color that the South-land has ever yrodueed, The result was the appointment of colored men‘to the best positions in the south. Be it said to the credit of the olored leaders that the men recom: nended by them-were well qualified to ischarge the duties of office. Then ame the persistent fight of the anti- Negro elements in the Republican Par- y. Acombination was formed made p of white men and treacherous color- d ones and as it is alleged, backed by ecret influences at Washington, which eaulted in CuNeY's overthrow. The effect was felt elsewhere, al-j hough the colored men continued to xercise their influence on the Republi- aa machines of the several states. ‘hen came the McKINtey policy, like a lighting frost. Then began the quiet rork of insidiously iguoring, to a limit- d extent, the recommendations of the 1en who had hitherto been consulted bout such matters. But Mr. McKin- EY was diplomatic and to our personal nowledge, he possessed a magnetism. hat was truly marvelous. His soothing words and promises for he future would serve to “charm the wage breast” as he assumed an air f mystery and assure? you that your esires would be, if. not now, finally ratified. Mr. Roosevent’s advent upon the eld of action was signalized by the ut- wr ignoring of colored men, who had ontrolled the politics of che southern ates, He has establisned Democratic sferees throughout the South, and it is » them that he looks for advice in ealing with party questions in that ~otion so far as they relate to public fice. It is but fair to say of him that 1 states, farther south, the white Re- ablican managers have been ignored ‘ith practically as much regularity as ne colored. He has repeatedly assert- | that his policy would ot be based on olor and he has apparently kept his ‘ord. But the colored brother's offic head has dropped into the official asket with tolerable regularity. SSr. CLEVELAND did not herald his be- Viefs.as does Mr. Roosevanr, but he Practiced them and more than once ave the southern Negro-haters to un. derstand that color should constitute no bar to the holding of political office. ‘The question that will naturally aris and demand shearing is, why should Democrats be recognized under a Dem. ‘ocratic administration and also under # Republican administration to the exclu. sion of those who are members of he ‘Republican Party? It reminds us of the story so ofter told of the hunt of the white man and the Indian, who went out together. The Indian killed a turkey and the white man, a buzzard. When the time ‘came to divide, the white man gave the Indian the following choice: “You take the buzzard and I take the turkey or I take the turkey and you take the buzzard.’* The Indian complained be- cause the white man did not say turkey to him once. And 60 it is in this case. ‘We shall soon beconfronted with a con- dition of affairs where, whether it be a Democratic President or Republican President, neither will say office to the ‘Negro ones. Itis not at all surprising then that Secretary Roor should have given voice to an approaching condition of affairs, with which he of all men had been most thoronghly acquainted when he said, “In ashort tie the white man will succeed in excluding the black man from all offices in the southern states.” THE COLLINS TRIAL. Attorney General Declares a Young Woman Furnished the Motive. Georgetown, Del., March 18,—“The motive of a crime may sometimes be concealed, but in this case we believe we know this motive. We shall show that Elmer Collins was intimate with @ young woman. He had planned to 0 away with her, and told her that “he would clear the way. Doubtless the ‘murder was hastened by the poor wife's jealousy. Doubtless there were quarrels, but the hideous fact re- mains.” < Thus did Attorney General Ward yesterday end his presentation of the case of ‘the state against Elmer Col- lins, accused of murdering his wife, Alda, at Laurel, last April 12. ‘The words came as & surprise to the eev. eral hundred spectators-who had been hoping for something new in the much- discussed mystery. The woman referred to is May Rhoads, who has been summnoned in the case. She sat in the second row of the benches back of the jury box, and was the subject of much attention. ‘She wore a white and black hat and a light coat. Frank R. Carswell and William B. Carswell explained a plot of the ground and buildings on the Collins farm. Mary Honry, a young girl, the daughter of George Henry, who lived ‘across the road from the Collins home, followed the Carswell brothers. She said: “E was in the hal of my house when Eimer Colina came there. Earlier in the morning I thought T saw him running from the stable to the house. This was something after 5 o'clock. I do not think he wore a hat. It was between 8 and 9 o'clock when he came to our house. His chil- dren were with him. Some one was crying or moaning.” In crossexamination Mr. White ad- duced the testimony that State De tective Ratledge had suggested that the witness saw Collins running from the stable to the house early in the | morning. DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT PITTSTON Two Well-Known Citizens Found Fa- tally Shot On the Street. Wilkesbarre, Pa., March 16.—A hor- rible tragedy occurred in the city of Pittston at 4 o'clock yesterday morn- ing. Anthony McHugh, a freight con- ductor on the Lehigh Valley railroad, and James Kearney were found on Main street bleeding from gun-shot wounds. Both men were on their way to work when the tragedy happened. ‘McHugh was shot through the lungs and the right hip and died shortly after being discovered. Kearney was taken to the city hospital, where it was found that he was shot near the heart and his recovery is doubtful. The police are unable to solve the mystery or find any trace of the murderers. There are two theories, however, which the au- thorities have to work upon. One is that there had been a party of drunken men in a saloon engaged in a war of words.and on coming to the street they engaged In a fight; that during the melee guns were used, and that McHugh and Kearney were each hit by the stray bullets. Another theory ts that a crowd of Italians had been in a struggle flour- ishing guns and stilletoes and McHugh attempted to quiet them when he and Kearney were shot. PLUCKY AMERICANS ‘Crew of Dolphin Rescue Half Drowned Cubans During a Squall. Havana, March 16.—While the sec- retary of the navy, Mr. Moody, and his party were paying a visit on shore yesterday afternoon a squall of tre- mendous violence swept over the har- bor. It became as dark as night, and the wind and the downpour were ter- rifle. Commander Stoney, of the Dol- phin, realizing the peril to the small boats in the harbor during such a squall, called for volunteer rescuers. The entire crew of the Dolphin re- sponded. The boats were instantly manned and sent off. The launch re turned with four half drowned Cu- bans and the captain's gig with an- other, who was lifted aboard appar- ently lifeless, but was later resusct- tated, The courage and prompt action on the part of the Americans are es- Decially commended, as the British ships did not rise to the emergency, although one of the capsized boats was much nearer to the Ariadne than to the Dolphin. Secretary Moody today summoned the Dolphin’s crew and commended them for their pluck and presence of mird. It is known that Ave men, all Cubans, were drowned by the capsix ng of boats during the squall. AR, PENNELL ACCUSED ee eet ES EC eee |) a Mrs. Paine On the Stand. Buffalo, N. Y., March 18.—The name of Arthur R. Pennell, who was named as correspondent in the Burdick dt- yorce proceedings, and who met a ter- rible death in Goher’s stone quarry two weeks after Edwin L. Burdick was murdered, constantly carue to the sur- face in the inquest before Judge Mur- phy yesterday. Charles 8: Parke, Bur- dick’s former business partner and close friend, while on the witness stand yesterday afternoon told of conversa- tions he had with Burdick relative to the trouble with Pennell. On one oc- casion Burdick told Parke that Pen- nell had threatened suicide {f the sult Was not stopped. Pennell threatened to kill both himself and Mrs. Burdick. He occasionally visited, Mr. Parke said, at Burdick’s home. About a year ago he saw Arthur Pennell at Bur- dick’s office. At one time Pennell was Burdick’s lawyer. Burdick told Mr. Parke about the trouble with his wife about Christmas time. Mr. Burdick told him he did not blame Mrs. Bur- dick so much as he did Pennell, He said he had shown him every consid- eration, and that Pennell bad prom- {sed to get out of town, but had not done so. He said he had lost patience and the divorce suit was to go on. “Then the man who made all the trouble was Pennell?" “Yen” “Did Burdick say he was afraid of Pennell?” “He said he had been warned to look out for Pennell, but he believed Pen- nell was a physical coward, aid he had no fear of him.” He sald no one had suggested a motive nor said anything that led him to believe they knew who committed the murder. “Did you form any opinion as to who committed this murder?” asked Dis- trict Attorney Coatsworth. “Yes, sir.” . “Right after leaving the house that day,” “Is it an opinion based on {nforma- tion or on supposition?” “Upon both.” “Are you sufficiently satisfied that your opinion is correct to state whom. you tink the murderer was?" “1 think so." “Well, who was he?” “Arthur R- Pennell or some hired assassin.” “What makes you think Pennell killed him?” “All the circumstances lead me to that conclusion. 1 am satisfied that the murder grew out of the divorce proceedings.”” “Do you know whether Pennol! was in Burdick’s house that night?" “I do not.” “Do you know whether he had a key to Burdick’s house?” “No.” “Did you ever publicly accuse Pen- nell until after he died?” “{ do not know when I first ex- pressed that opinion.” Mrs. Gertrude B. Paine, the wife of Dr. Seth T, Paine, an intimate friend of the Pennelis and the Burdicks, was closely questioned regarding the rela- tions between the two families, and es- pecially of the feeling displayed by the men toward each other. Mrs. Paine’s house was searched on the Sunday fol- lowing the murder. She said she was friendly with both families, and that her relations with them were of a so- cial nature. NEW JERSEY-DELAWARE DISPUTE Special Commission to Negotiate on ‘BSoundiy Between the Sites. Trenton, N. J., March 17.—Governor Murphy sent to both houses of the legislature last night a special mes. Sage conveying a report of the spe- clal_ commission appointed ta confer with a similar commission from the state of Delaware to negotiate on the disputed boundry between the two states. The message states that the commission agreed upon the fisheries question, but left the question of boundry an open one. A bill to carry into effect the rec: ommendations of the commission was introduced into the house by Mr. Boyd. It provides for joint fisheries’ rights and a common jurisdiction on the part of both states over the Delaware river from shore to shore, ‘They Blew Out the Gas. Baltimore, Md., March 16—Margaret Beck, 17 years old, and Louisa Gebe- lein, 18 years old, immigrants from ‘Bavaria, who arrived here Saturday ‘on the North German Lloyd steamer Frankfurt, were found in their room at the home of the former's uncle yes- terday, unconscious. The Beck girl has since died and Miss Gebelein is in a critical condition. The gas jet was turned on, and it is supposed that one of the young ladies blew out the flame Saturday night upon retiring. Minditeans Wika tier hk saccade Brackettville, Texas, March 17.—Pri- vate Willism Payne, of Troop H, 12th Cavalry, was dangerously stabbed by a negro boy Saturday. Paul Doe was ar- rested and 150 soldiers gathered about the jail with picks and crowbars to take him out and lynch him. Major Rondall, of Fort Clark, learning of the trouble, with a strong guard dispersed the soldiers, Military guards are kept about the jail and are patrolling the streets to prevent trouble, : Ensign Wortman Acquitted. Washington, March 18.—The court which tried Ensign H. K. Wortman, at Pensacola, Fla., to determine the ex- tent, if any, of his responsibility for the explosion in the six-inch gun turret of the battleship Massachusetts, off Culebra, by which nine men lost their lives, rendered a verdict of not guilty. Commander Winslow, who acted as fudge advocate of the court, reached Washington yesterday with the find- Ings. The record will be reviewed Sy the Judge advocate and then will be passed on by the secretary of the navy. Despondent Actress a Suicide. Washington, March 17.—May Esch- er, @ variety actress, aged 22 years, committed sufcide here last night by. swallowing carbolic acid. She was despondent from sicknoss and lack of employment, and had said that her mother would not let her come home, A letter addressed to her mother, Mrs. A. M. Escher, 627 McKean street, Phil- adelphia, seid in part: “I lay myself down to rest. I have lost the love ef you and also of the man I love I died with a broken heart.” A WEEK’S NEWS CONDENSED. Thursday, March 12. Cornell students who left Ithaca, N. Y., on account of the typhoid epidemic, are returning in large numbers. Mrs. Mary Pollard Espy, aged 101 years, died at Harrisburg, Pa., yester- day. She was a native of Virginia, After several conferences among high officials, Austria has decided not to par- ticipate In the St. Louis Exposition. J. H. Brown, a private detective, was shot and killed near Wynne, Ark., yes- terday by a negro he attempted to ar- rest. ‘The general committee of the G. AL R. has invited President Roosevelt to attend the annual convention in San Francisco next August. Friday, March 13, Professor Charles W. Shields, of the chair of harmony of science and re- vealed religion of Princeton Univer- sity, has resigned. Richard P. Stoll, one of tho wealth- fest whiskey taanufacturers in the south, dropped dead at his home at Lexington, Ky., from apoplexy. John D. Rockefeller will give Arcadia College, Halifax, N. S., one dollar for each dollar raised by the college up to $100,000 before January 1, 1908, Work was commenced ‘yesterday near Shamokin, Pa, to sink a 1,000- foot shaft for the Reading Coal and Iron Company, which when completed will employ 500 men and boys. Saturday, March 14. The launching of the battleship Col- orado, building at Cramps’ ship yards, Philadelphia, has been postponed until ‘April 25, William Connell, aged 10 years, of Wilmington, Del, accidentally shot and killed himself yesterday while playing with a loaded revolver. Yesterday mear Odenton, Md., Clar- ence Carrick went to the house of William Conway, called him to the door and sit him to death. The mo- tive for the act is not known. The Ocean Steamship company sign- ed contracts yesterday with the Dela- ware River company, of Chester, Pa., for two 4000-ton steamships to’ cost $1,000,000. Monday, March 16. President Roosevelt nominated Er nest Lyon, of Baltimore, Md., to be consul at Monrovia, Liberia. Italy has decided to officially par- ticipate in the St. Louis Exposition and will appropriate $100,000 for that purpose. ‘Two men were killed and several in- Jured sina freight wreck Saturday evening on the Chesapeake and Ohio rajiroad at Lynchburg, Va. ‘The box factory and lumber yard of Thomas B. Rice & Sons, at Philadel- phia, were destroyed by an incendiary fire yesterday. Loss, $75,000. Nearly 4,000 men’ in 13 eltios of Indiana were thrown out of work by the closing of factories of the Ameri- can Window Glass Company, Tuesday, March 17. Secretary of War Root, who has been absent from Washington for over A week, resumed his duties yesterday. Mayor Carter H. Harrison, of Chi. cago, was re-nominated for a fourth term by the Democratic city conven- tion yesterday. Governor Pennypacker, of Pennsyl- vania, yesterday appointed Wiliam B. Hays recorder of Pittsburg, vice J. O. Brown, deceased. ‘The safe in the postoffice at Lin- colnton, N. C., was blown open eagly yeasterday morning by robbers, who secured $700 in money and stamps. L. B. Brewer, of Harroldsburg, Ky., took an overdose of morphine by mis: take on a train near New York yes- terday, and was removed to a hos- pital in a serious condition. Wednesday, March 18. The war department has sold the old Indianapolis, Ind. arsenal prop- erty for $150,000. President Roosevelt yesterday ap- pointed William R. M. Flinn United States marshal for Delaware. Admiral Tyrtoff, Russian minister of marine, dropped dead of heart dis- ease at St. Petersburg yesterday. A great dinner was given yesterday at the Irish College at Rome in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Several English bishops participated. Lewis Roulson in a fit of jealousy shot and killed his wife and fatally wounded his mother-in-law during a party at the latter's home at Find- ay, O., last night. Live Stock Markets. Bast Liberty, Ps, March 17.—Cattlo wore steady; choice, $5.15@5.80, prime, $506.15: food, $4-650485. Home were oer, . Bre, Reavy. $7.85; modiume, sog7 Be: hoary Yorkers, isp7 ao; at Yorkers, $7:70@7 16; ples, 81.100 Tis; roughs,’$5.50@7.80," Bheop were higtier: beat Wwethers, $696.25, culls and common. $225@4.50; choice lambs, ) $7.50@7.75; veal calves, $1.50@8.25. yiaest,Buttalo, N.Y, March 17—Cattle wae tom, prime, Steers $8.16@ 6.40% holfers, $8.50; cows, $2.75@4.5; bulls, $3.25@4.20; stock heifers $2.76@3.20; Reed, to choice cows, 145G55 per head. [onls were higher; tops, $650@0 36; common to good, ' $5.50@8.26. Hogs Pere higher: hedvy, $1.3598° mixed, 7.80@7.90; Yorkers, $7.75@7.80; pigs, 7:80@7.90. Sheep were strong; lambs wrgre higher; top native lambs, $7:70@ TRL cont t6 good. $5.50@7-60; western ewan sh i096 top mlved Sheep’ Gk ewes, '$6.1586; top mixed 5 6.00, calls to good. a8s0. Czar’s Decree Does Not Atfect Jeun New York, March 117—Dtspatches from two Hebrews in Russia were ‘printed in a local Jewish paper yester- day to the effect that the czar’s recent decree proclaiming religious freedom ‘will not affect the Jews. The dispatch- ¢s are from Baron Horace N. Guenz- burg, of St. Petersburg, and B. Soko- Joff, publisher of a newspaper at War- mw, THE PLANET SATURDAY ..... MARCH 21, 1903 TEMPERANCE WHO WILL DARE? By SB M Manus Who shall stand with head erect, God-endowed with intellect, In the strength of true respect— Who shall look with clean, clean eye, Steadfast, firm, unflinchingly— Who shall stand with honest heart Ready for a true man's part? Who is ready for the fray, Come what must and come what may! Who is armored for the fight? Who is dressed in a righteous might? Who dares stand in a fearful foe? With its phalanxes of woe? Who dares say that Rum must go? Who dares lay a smiling hand, On this curse of our fair land? Who dares place upon the throat, Of this monster brawn and bloat, Clutch, to stop its cruel life? Who dares draw the kindly knife, That shall sever artery, Of this kind of cruelty? Who dares say that men shall be Parried away, Who shall stop this flood of tears, Wrung with anguish and fears, Shall no longer brim and flow For this hydra-hearted foe? Who dares say a father's sin, Sorrow of jealousy, Shall not poison soul and mind, Of the coming human-kind? Who dares say that babes abreast, Cuddled in the mother's nest, Shall not draw a poisoned food, From the fount of motherhood? Shall she stay this cruel strife, Trafficking an ill child, Who shall stay this flood of tears, Rolling through the crowded years? Who shall answer for this crime, In the coming judgment time? Who shall turn with wall and cry, For an answer? You and I? Who shall see the tarrying day, When this sin is done away? When intemperance shall be As a tale of legend? Who shall help to bury rum, Urge and hasie millenium? Who shall raise a willing arm, Muscled hard to fell this harm? Who in weakness or in might? How is ready for the fight? Who shall work with him? Who shall sham, and who shall shirk? Up, and work with all your might— Wrong is wrong, and right is right. Victory, shall come some day— In God's own appointed way. Faint not in your work, nor cry, God is ever passing by— And He counts your hopes and fears, prayers and all your tears. Press on the button. Soon shall come the looked-for dawn. Work and wait and do not cry— Right shall conquer by and by. S. B. McManus, in the Ram's Horn. TEETOTALISM IN SCOTLAND. Progress Which Is Being Made in That Country Along Political Lines While in the United States only here and there at wide intervals are to be found total abstainers elected as mayors, in Scotland it is quite otherwise. Within recent years every election shows an increasing number of magistrates and provosts (mayors) elected to office. There are now 47 teetotal provosts and a large number of teetotal magistrates and councillors in the various towns and cities of the country. The city of Glasgow, with nearly a million population, is the largest municipal council in Scotland. Out of 75 popularly-elected members, 37 of them are total abstainers, while the lord provost, Samuel Chisholm, LLD., is one of the leading teetotalers of the country. The presence of so many temperance reformers occupying the chief place in municipalities can hardly be overestimated. Their influence in the community is enormous and give tone and character to the city or town of which they are the civic heads. As the representatives to the town councils in Scotland elect the magistrates who administer the license laws, it is of the utmost importance to elect to the councils those who hold sound views on the temperance question. Druggists Must Pay Tax. Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau has rendered a decision in which he rules that druggists and others who sell soda water drinks to which distilled spirits, wine or any compounds thereof are added in any quantity, however small, are required to pay special tax for retail liquor dealers under the internal revenue laws. Under the old rulings druggists and others were allowed to add to soda water and other soft drinks an inappreciable quantity of distilled spirits or wines for flavoring purposes. Ruin in the Cigarette Dr. Hutchinson, physician of the Kansas reformatory for boys, who, by the way, is the husband of the W. C. T. U. president of that state, produces figures in his annual report showing that cigarettes are the cause of the downfall of more inmates in that institution than all other vicious habits combined. Of the 350 inmates in the reformatory last year 238 claimed that the cigarette had driven them to crime. METHUEN ON TEMPERANCE. Fells of the Value of Royal Temperance Association in the British Army. The value of the Royal Army Temperance association of the British army is well set forth in a recent address delivered at Bristol, England, by Gen. Lord Methuen. He said when first the Army Temperance association was started he had the honor and pleasure of being asked to serve upon its council, and he thought it was only right of him, as one of the council, to let a large assemblage like that know what progress temperance had made in the army. They had as a council to go on the lines that Lord Roberts had started in India for temperance. Lord Roberts had not only spoken in favor of temperance, but he had taken a thoroughly practical interest in it. As time went on Lord Roberts became commander in chief; in the course of things he became president of their council, and on that council they had the chaplain-general and other generals, and last, not least, a number of very good and earnest officers, whose example in every day life amongst their comrades, he would undertake to say, did as much as the work of any one member of the council. With regard to the details of temperance in the army, they had 40,000 total abstainers in the army. They paid 4d. a month and the amount that they got from that came to rather over $40,000 a year. Government had given them $3,850 annual grant, and they also allow them, wherever possible, a temperance room in the barracks. At their last annual meeting they asked that, if possible, they should be able to find funds in order to give them one room in each of the barracks that were built. Their secretary, with an activity which did credit to the exhilarating force of non-alcoholic drinks, went to the cape and succeeded in raising $5,050, and, while remaining there seven months, he succeeded in forming 50 branches of the society. What did he, as a soldier, think temperance did for him? Well, it did for the army what it did for all civilians—it saved the prison, it saved the hospital, and it economized. On service, too, it gave him a man far more reliable than the man who would be soaked in drink. Temperance saved his wastages; that is to say, he did not have so many men leaving the front for hospital or prison, and he told them what it also did—that whatever country they fought in the civilians in that province would not suffer the terrible cruelties and horrors that accompanied wars in times past, and which were often attributable to an army soaked in drink. Then, if he looked at temperance from the smallest point of view, he said that as a soldier it was the finest means he knew towards the end—that end being to make a reliable and intelligent man. But if he looked at it from a far nobler point of view, he recollected, surely, that the civilians sent to them many thousand lads every year, and surely as they sent their lads to school, and expected to get them back morally, mentally and physically fitter at the end of their school time than when they went there so surely he to whom they gave the care of their lads from that city was bound to return them those lads as men with a finer mental and physical and moral equipment than when they came to him. He considered it a reflection on the army if any man were to come back to his home after leaving them, having joined the army with pure thoughts, and be able to say to his people. "All my coarse and impure mind I gained from contact with my comrades in the army." TEMPERANCE FACTS. At the republican state convention of California smoking was prohibited. Lord Milner has issued an order giving local option to the Transvaal and prohibiting the employment of barmaids. The police of Brooklyn have discovered an illicit distillery in the cellar of a privatehouse in that city. They found in a wagon just leaving the house 20-gallon milk cans filled with whisky, these covered by bags of coal. The men driving the wagon were arrested and a raid made upon the house. An organization has been formed for the purpose of devising methods and plans to secure a prohibition clause in the forthcoming constitution of the state of Oklahoma. To this end the aid of the women's clubs and all church and charitable organizations throughout that country is being enlisted. The public school teachers of Whittier, Cal., are so aroused because of the tobacco habit among the boys of their grades that they have united in an earnest plea to the merchants in the town not to sell tobacco in any form to boys under 16. The plea has been published in the papers, and it is hoped will awaken a crusade in the town. Mr. F. N. Charrington, one of the Charringtons of brewery fame, but who some years ago renounced all connection with the firm, and devoted his life and money to work amongst the poor of East London, described in the Ram's Horn some weeks ago, has purchased a small island on the coast of Essex, 45 miles from London, which he purposes converting into a teetotal seaside resort. Belgium's Peril. The consumption of alcoholic liquors in Belgium is on the increase. Whereas for 15 years the population has only increased 14 per cent., the consumption of alcohol has increased 37 per cent., and with it insanity has increased 45 per cent., crime, 74 per cent.; suicide, 80 per cent., and poverty 150 per cent. Waggsby—No, but it's still trying to—Baltimore American. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Modern Invention Aids in Thwart ing an Irate Father. Young Parisienne and the Man She Loves Run Away from Parental Obstructions in a Fast Motor Car. There are ways of escaping the French marriage de convenance—not many, but at least one. One of the requisites is a lover sufficiently bold. The other, in the case of record, at least, was a motor car. Another requisite is a bride sufficiently revolutionary, daring and rebellious. In this case she was not wanting, and therefore Paris has a bit of gossip all the better because the principals are prominent and because papa is furious and now appealing to the police. It was a shocking jolt to a cherished French ideal—that concerning the docility of French daughters when the question of their hand and heart is being considered. If it had not been for the motor car, and for one other feature to the elopement, Parisian sentiment might have been decidedly with papa and against his daughter and his new son-in-law. Mlle. Cordelia Le Play handed over her affections in the first place readily enough to Dr. Marcle at the parental command. After this affair had been progressing happily for some time the father found a richer suitor for his daughter, and ordered all bets off and a new book made. That is where the daughter objected. She carried on a clandestine correspondence with Dr. Marcle, who was under the ban, and finally asked him to carry her away. The physician consented. Mlle. Le Play left home ostensibly for the opera. She went to the establishment of one Mme. "Bob" Walter, who used to be a music hall singer, but who now rents automobiles. Dr. Marcle met her there. They were furnished with a speedy motor car, one of the kind that can make speed. At Chantilly they were met by ON THE ROAD TO ITALY some of the physician's comrades and a little dinner was served. Then they went on to Italy. As soon as the escaping couple were out of sight Mime. Walter, with an eye to the advertising the escapade would give her automobile establishment, prepared and gave the newspapers a detailed account of the runaway, so that Paris had its sensation and papa learned that his daughter had flown from the parental vine and fig tree. The father's description of the runaways, which he has sent to the police, does justice to his daughter's good looks. He says her stature is tall, her figure slim and elegant, her hair fair, touched with gold, her eyebrows dark, her eyelashes black, her face oval, her complexion fair. Even Dr. Marcelie could not have been more flattering than his angry father. He describes the physician as being a man of 30 with corpulent and muscular figure, with curly auburn hair, black mustache, round face, florid complexion, flat nose, prominent black eyes, large hands and short nails. M. Le Play is said to be getting angrier as the days go by. His daughter can get married in Italy without his consent—that is, can be married by the church. Such a marriage would not count in the eyes of the French judges and she cannot overcome the parental veto for two years yet, being now but 18. Before the two lovers ran away the physician offered to renounce all right to a dowry and the girl to relinquish all share in the estate after her father's death if the parents only would consent to the marriage. This the father refused to do, but the offer has served to make the Parisian public all the more sympathetic with the run-aways. The girl is the great-granddaughter of the late Michael Chevalier who first became prominent as a disciple of Enfantin as one of the Saint-Simonians. He lived in their "convent" at Menilmontant until persecution scattered the disciples. Then he came to America, and was within a step of getting entangled with the Mormons in Utah. He finally married and returned to France. He had three daughters. One became the wife of the distinguished French economist, M. Leroy Beaulieu, another of Deputy Flourens ex-minister of foreign affairs, and the third the wife of M. Le Play and mother of the runaway girl. Hottest Place on Earth The hottest place in the world is Tucson, Ariz. In proof of this it is declared that three wicked men in that town were simultaneously whirled into eternity at the end of three ropes, and it is supposed they took the lightning express train to Hades. In four days they returned to Tucson, saying they needed their blankets. JES' HAD TO WALK. Wanderings of Negro Boy in Search of Booker Washington and His Sohook A colored youngster, 13 years of age, by the name of Caleb Joshua McFadden, appeared in the Bayview office of the supervisors of city charities in Baltimore the other afternoon, and asked that he be transported to Tuskegee, Ala., in order that he might attend Booker T. Washington's school there. The little fellow said he had been traveling in search of Washington and his school for about a year, during which time he has subsisted principally on gingersnaps. According to his story he first heard of the school about a year ago from a L. "JES' HAVE TER WALK." white lady who stopped at his home in Williamsburg county, S. C., where he was engaged in picking cotton and killing tobacco worms. He became fired with the ambition to be a great educator of his race, and one dark night he stole away from home and started on his search for the school. Caleb strolled all over the south, he said, being directed by one person and another, and a few days ago was amazed to find himself in Washington. In this city, he said, he first learned that the school of learning which he had been seeking was far away in Alabama. He went to Baltimore and visited Morgan college there. The authorities advised him to see the supervisors of charities in the hope that they would send him to Tuskegee. The supervisors, however, stated that they were unable to send him to the school, and the little fellow left the headquarters with the remark that he guessed he'd "jes' have ter walk." Caleb said to a Washington Star correspondent that he lived on ginger-snaps because he could get more of them for 15 cents than he could of anything else in the eating line. SHIPPED AS FREIGHT. Two Men, Nailed Up Securely in Piano Box, Billed from Chicago to New Orleans. John Ray and Charles Anderson, two husky young fellows, were found at the Illinois Central Chicago freight depot the other night nailed up securely in a piano box billed for New Orleans. They had a week's rations and two complete kits of burglar tools. They were unable to furnish Justice Quinn a satisfactory explanation and so their projected trip to New Orleans was changed to a journey to the Chi NEW MARLEW VOICE 167 THEY LOOKED SHEEPISH cago bridewell, because they were unable to pay $50 each for fines and the costs of the two suits. T. E. Byrnes said he was convinced that the object of the two men was not so much transportation as burglar. He says this is the first case on record where men have been found nailed up in boxes and billed for a long journey on a freight train where burglar tools have been found in their possession. He believes the men, knowing they would be sent with the first-class freight in their character as pianos, intended to break out of the box, loot the car and escape with the booty. The ruse was discovered by one of the freight handlers whose suspicions were aroused by the fact that the box appeared to be short weight for a piano. He mentioned the fact to Mr. Byrnes, who said he thought the instrument was an automatic piano player, which demands a higher rate of transportation. He, therefore, ordered the box opened and the two men stepped sheepishly out of their hiding place. Cheap Telephone Service The cheapest telephone service in the world is in Grand Rapids, Wis. A cooperative company charges 25 cents a month for business houses. Each patron is permitted to buy one share of stock for each instrument used, and no more. This plan is devised to keep control in the hands of the patrons. Stuttering on the Increase Stuttering children are numerous in the schools of Germany, and it is thought the ailment is contagious. At present there are 80,000 school children in that country whose speech is thus affected. For Sweet Charity's Sake. Hazel—Young Banker seemed to be greatly taken with me at the ball last night. He danced with me four times. Helen—Oh, well, that doesn't prove anything. It was a charity ball, you must remember.—N. Y. Times. Example at Hand. "Want to learn how to weave baskets, do you?" said Mr. Upjohn, irritably. "What queer freaks you sometimes take!" "Why. yes," placidly replied Mrs. Upjohn. "I think I took one when I married you." -Chicago Tribune. ZOMODONE, THE NEWEST AND MOST RAPID HAIR GROWER IN EXISTENCE. Makes the Hair grow with lightning-like rapidity. No waiting for results. ZOMODONE prevents Falling Hair, Grey Hair, Brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, and Scurf. Cures Dandruff, Itch, Tetter, Eczema, and Ring-Worm. No more Bald Heads, Scanty Partings, Splitting Ends, and Bald Temples. ZOMODONE grows long, luxuriant, soft, fine, silky Hair. Makes the Hair grow down and below the waist line in most every instance in which it is used. ZOMODONE is a direct Hair food, and softens and lengthens the Hair, so that it can be arranged in any style desired. Not enough or a fake, to get your money, but an honest remedy, fried and true. ZOMODONE acts quickly; results are seen at once. If you want Hair down to your waist, send in your order right now—do not delay. No free samples sent; a sample is not sufficient to do good. Price. 50c., or 3 bottles (a complete treatment) for $1.00, or will send four complete treatments for $3.00. AGENTS WANTED. Everything is in favor of the Agent. LIBERAL CREDIT-EXTENDED. This is an unprecedented chance to make money. Write quick for territory and particulars. Address Actual Results from Baldness After Only 4 Weeks' Use of ZOMODONE. Actual Results from Baldness After Only 4 Weeks' Use of ZOMODONE. What Worried Him. "Yes, gentlemen," said the professor in philosophy, gravely, "you should be content with what you have." "I am," said the precocious freshman. "It-is what I haven't got that. I'm dissatisfied about."—Columbia Jester. Inherited. "And now," said Prof. Longhunger, as he greeted Mr. Henry Peck, "what shall we make of your little boy—a lecturer? He has a sincere taste for it." "I know he has," replied the male parent; "he inherits it from his mother."—Schoolmaster. Of Course Not. The Confidante—I knew he would propose. The Fliancee—Did you? The Confidante—Certainly! When a man considers a girl matchless he doesn't want her to remain so.—Puck. Just Wondering The Husband—What are you grumbling about? You married me for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer. Didn't you? The Wife—Yes, but I was wondering where the better or richer part came in.—Brooklyn Life. WE MUST HAVE ONE AGENT in every city and county immediately. Any active, reliable, honest colored lady or gentleman can make from $18.00 to $80.00 per week with ease. we will prove it to you and trust to your honor. BEFORE... AFTER... OZONO In order to prove to you that you can make more money as your Agent than at any other, we make this liberal offer: Cut out this workmen's card and send it to us with only $1.00, and, upon receipt of same, we will send to you one dozen (2) salaries, squared, size, boxes of OZONO. These you must sell to your friends at 50c. each, or $0.10 in all. When sold you must send us $2.00 more, keeping the balance of the money, you will make $1.00) for your ground. We can sell a dozen in a few hours. We take back all and refund the money if you cannot sell and refund the best is sure to convince you, and you will become our regular Agent and earn hundreds of dollars monthly. Address BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., Man'f'g Chemists, 310 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Va. CANVASsER —WANTED— to sell PRINTERS' INK—a journal for advertisers—published weekly at five dollars a year. It teaches the science and practice of Advertising, and is highly esteemed by the most successful advertisers in this country and Great Britain. Lateral commu- nion show a Address PRINTERS No. 10 Spruce St. New York WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIKE: * This wonderful hair pomade is the oily safe * pomade world that makes kinky or * hair straight hair straightness * jashes the scalp, prevents the hair from fall. * pomade makes the hair grow long and silky. Solid over * hairs and used by thousands. Warranted * hardness and durability. Sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of * Ox Marrow as the genuine never falls to * hairs. Healthy, healthy, healthy, giving * is that healthy, healthy, healthy, giving * much desired. A toilet necessity for ladies. * Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it * is possible for anybody to produce a preparation * been equal to it. Fall directions with every * hair and dealers or send us 50 cents for one box * express charges. Send postal or express * money order. Please mention name of unit * address plainly to. Write your name and * address plainly to. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. www.ozonizedox.com Chicago, Illinois "What makes Bilkins look so sad?" "He has just been successfully treated for loss of memory." "Why should that make him look sad?" "Because he is now able to remember what he owes."—Brooklyn Eagle. Hot Springs, Va. J. H. Dickerson, Vice-President, Charlottesville, Va. S. D. Pannell, General Secretary, Lexington, Va. R. N. Smith, Treasurer, Hot Springs, Va. Rev. W. H. Hacket Chaplain, Covington, Va. M. W. Pauuell, M. D. Medical Director, Staunton, Va. We are organizing subordinate lodges throughout the state. -MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated Business and Test Medium, is not something. No imposition. Can be consulted upon at any time. Business, love and marriage a speciality. Every woman is veiled, also of absent, deceased and dying. Removes all trouble and estrangements, challenges who can exceed her in startling revelations, past, present, future events of one's life. Remain will not for any price flatter you; you may restreat them, facts without nonsense; She can be consulted for Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage Friends. Ex with full description of your future company, accurate in describing missing friends, enemail your suit journeys, contested wives, divorce and tion is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny--good or bad; she withholds nothing. the power of any two Modiums you ever have. ICE, has the power of any two Modiums you ever have. In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family, their age, their business and business of your present husband, then next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who now calls on you, the name of the young man who now calls on you, the day, month and year of your marriage, how much you have or will have; whether your present have or will have; whether your present be true to you and if he will marry you; if you will sweetheart she will tell you when you will have business and date of acquaintance. All your future will be told in an honest, clear and honest manner, in the trance. Mothers should know the success of their children; young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or intended husband, their marriage, marry or go into business until you will be really religious serpents prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you of your futures husband with age and date of your marriage, which or the one you love is true or false. takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished medium and by a continuous and uninterrupting effort, the key to the well of apparently unfathomable mysteries has been secured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. ADVICE BY LETTER, $1.00. Hours From 10 A. M. to 9 P. M. MRS. M. B. MARTH, 246 W. 31st St. (Near 8th Avenue.) NEW YORK CITY. Enclose Stamp for reply. Please mention the PLANET. WANTED Canvassing "THE NEGRO IN REVELATION, IN HIS TORY AND IN CITIZENSHIP; What the Race Has Born and Is Doing in Arms, Arts, Letters. The first book in the series is a record of his achievements and a demonstration of his possibilities. 500 pages, 200 engravings. By Rev. J. J. Pipkin. Supervised and introduced by Gen. J. B. Gordon, former Major General in Confederate Army. Address, for description, terms, and details of the book. Demonstrates and Republica—white and black; JOHNSON, DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Ims, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad. HACKS FOR HIRE: Phone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Sup- tertainments promptly attended. Residence in Building, New Phone, 48. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF THE WORLD N. D. THOMPSON PUBLISHING CO., St. Louis, Mo. 2-27-'03 13t. W. I. JOE FUNERAL DIRECTOR Office & Warerooms, 207 N. HACKS FO Orders by Telephone or Tele- pers and Entertainment Old 'Phone, 686, Residence W. I. JOHNSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Office & Warerooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad. HACKS FOR HIRE: Orders by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. Old 'Phone, 686. Residence in Building, New Phone, 48. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This organization has been chartered and legally instituted under the laws and statute of the state of New York, for the purpose of uniting together all acceptable men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Beneficial and the Social and Moral condition of humanity, and uniform ranks will secure for this organization all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand oppose-puties wanted in all sections of the country to organi-ly address. ALLEN Supreme Voyager. W 37th Street, New York City. This organization has been chartered and legally stipulated under the laws and statute of the state of New York, for the purpose of uniting together all acceptable men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Beneficial and Fraternal and to promote the Social and M Its two distinct military and uniform place in the front ranks of all sacred insti tunity for active men. Deputies wanted lodges. Kindly address, G. W. ALLEN Su 830 W 37th Street, its two distinct military and uniform institutions to secure for this organization a place in the front ranks of all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand opportunity for active men. Deputies wanted in all sections of the country to organise lodges. Kindly address. MRS. M. B. MARTH. THE MASTER OF THE MUSIC 5 The Grand Lodge of the United Waiters' Union. Organized May 2nd, 1902, at Hot Springs, Va., for the purpose of helping its members in cases of sickness and death and in securing employment. Death Benefits. $75.90. Sick Benefits. $1.25 to $2.25 per week. OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE. R. N. Smith. President. For further information write to the President, R. N. SMITH. THE FRISCO SYSTEM Carrying Pullman Sleepers, Cafe Cars (a la carte) and Chair Cars (seats free) Electric Lighted Throughout Birmingham, Memphis and Kansas City AND TO ALL POINTS IN Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories THE ONLY THROUGH SLEEPING CAR LINE BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST AND KANSAS CITY W. T. SAUNDERS, GEN'i AGT. PASS. DEPT. OR F.E. CLARK, TRAV. PASS AGT., ATLANTA, GA. W. T. SAUNDERS Gen'i Agent Passanger Department ATLANTA, GA. NOUR LIFE AN OPEN BOOK LIGHT LIGHT Friends, this is the GREATEST OFFER ever made to the public Ms. Dr. Wren or a shorttime only, give every day of your life an ing of their life for only 25c. Just think of it. Everybody has heard or seen a wonderful Woman. She will send you a letter, mail, sealed in a plain addressed envelope for only 25c. Send lock of hair, date, month and year of your birth. She will send you a letter, ten by the greatest life writer on earth send at once, as this offer will never occur again in a life time. She can re-engage you with a new life. Change your life from evil to good, and remove all evil influences from you and your homes. Send today. Send 25c. In all business, strictly confidential. All business aric 1y confidential. Address all letters to MRS. DR. WHITE, 1917 Matt St. Baltimore, Md. Send 2 Cnt stamp and 25 Cnt in money for delivery. State in what you saw this ad. V. P. & F. K. of W. HE PLANET RELIGIOUS MATTERS CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART. Oh, Father, heed the prayer! In me create A heart unselfish, freed from worldly guile. Cleanse now my soul from sin's unworthy state, Though sin and death abound on every side, Though men are false, in Thee we may con- dide. And through life's trials this my prayer shall be. -Miss Margaret Scott Hall, in N. Y. Observer. CHOOSE. God Does Not Impose Arbitrary and Unreasonable Commands, But Sets Before Us Facts. The Bible does not impose upon us arbitrary and unreasonable commands. It sets before us facts, and invites us to decide with enthusiasm for one alternative or the other—for God will have no lukewarm service. In view of the awful temptations and the noble opportunities with which every life abounds, it says to every man who has ears to hear: "Choose." A glance at any concordance, says the Sunday School Times, will show how often the Bible presents us with the thought that God makes choices. Choice is one of the highest exercises of the rational nature, and the divine command to choose—such a command as was urged by Moses and Joshua, by Christ and Paul, by all teachers and leaders who have felt the everlasting importance of life's issues—such a command can dishonor no man. It assumes that we are rational beings, who were not made to be driven, but who can examine and decide for ourselves. The power to choose, which lifts us above the brutes, is a power that we exercise all too seldom. Most lives are neither conspicuous successes nor brilliant failures, just because men so seldom arrest themselves and make some deliberate resolve. The mistake which blights so many lives is, not that they make a definite choice of evil, but that they never choose at all. Too seldom do men look alternatives honestly in the face. They do not choose, they drift. You could almost count up on the fingers of your two hands all the men you know who have ever made some great and solemn choice which has seriously shaped their subsequent career. How many could tell why they are in this trade or profession, and not in that; in this church, and not in that? We are where we are, often, simply because our parents, or some other of the powers that be, put us there. So far, that is right; we must receive our start in life from others. But, as we love God and our own souls, we must not stand there; we must learn to choose for ourselves, and not drift into the other world with the helplessness of the beasts that perish. Numberless things of the highest moment were determined for us before ever we saw the light. We did not choose our parents, our family, our country, our language, our religion, our social station, the sphere within which our friendships are possible or by which our education is limited. We stand, as it were, within a charmed circle, across which we often feel we cannot step. If we move at all, it is only, like the prisoner, to walk to and fro and round and round. Yet God has so made us that it is in our power to choose the greatest things. Our path may sometimes seem to be tracked out for us before ever we begin life's journey; we may seem to be sternly compassed about by necessity, yet God's word to every man is "Choose." And woe to him who stops his ears and allows himself to be borne onward every day nearer and nearer to a goal which he has never once looked straight in the face! Nor need our choice be a blind one. It is to be made in the light of our experience. God asks no man to choose without giving Him facts to determine his choice. We cannot look over our little lives, still less over the expanse of history, without choosing for God, if we choose at all. Do you not see how your life has been molded by Divine fingers? how the disappointment which a few years ago you felt sure would crush you has opened up for you other treasures of undreamed-of happiness, which would have been forever sealed had God then given you your own foolish way? Do you not feel that the bereavement which seemed to bury your own heart in the grave of your dear dead has brought you after many days a peace, and even a quiet joy, which you never knew before? Your past is written all over with the finger of God; it is in the light of all that that you are to make your choice. The God who bids you choose is the God who helps you to choose, who "From our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours to-day." And the time to choose is to-day. Time has no meaning for God; for Him who is, and was, and is to be, there is no yesterday and no to-morrow. But we are creatures of time. A hundred years ago we were not; in another hundred years we shall not be—not, at least, in the visible world, taking part in its social or political affairs, nor in the visible church, sharing her struggles and aspirations. We look before and after. Our past may kindle inspiration or remorse, according as we have been faithful or unfaithful to the best that we knew. Our future may fill us with hope or despair according to our temper of mind, and to our use or misuse of the past. But of the past and of the future we are not masters; we command nothing but the present. The past is past, the future is God's, the present alone is ours. We cannot choose in the past; it is gone, and with it all power of modifying it by the free exercise of our will. We cannot choose in the future; we may never see the day to which we postpone our decision; some future certainly we shall never see. The present only is the time of choice. It is often said that most men live in the present. In one sense, that is true; in another sense, it would be nearer the truth to say that few men really live in the present in any profound sense of the word "live" at all. The old man lives proverbially in the past, with its memories of the good old times; the young man lives in the future, when the toils and hardships of the present have won for him means and leisure. We live in any day and every day but the day that is ours, the day that is passing—to-day. It is so hard to realize the infinite value of the present day. The past, which we think to be so fair, as it lies in the golden light of memory, was once the present. Did we think it fair then? The future, whose rosy brilliance beckons us across the years, will one day be the present. Shall we think it so radiant then? No sane man would dream of despising the pleasures of memory or hope; but the present, with its clamant opportunities and its solemn responsibilities, ought to be as inspiring a force in our lives as the past with its memories, or the future with its hopes. The present, which we think so commonplace, will some day be a past, which we shall probably think beautiful. Why should we not think it beautiful now? This day holds in its bosom the memories of the past and the hopes of the future. But it is greater than the future and the past, for we have it, but we have not them. We, then, who are alive this day, breathing God's air, looking up to His Heaven, have still the present in our hands, therefore let us choose. It is to-day that is the accepted time—to-day, and no other day. Day by day God is pouring upon His thoughtless children His treasure of golden hours. They will pass all too soon away—and then? We are yet in the enjoyment of health and strength and unclouded mental vision. Whether our brain will be clear to-morrow, and our powers of resolution unimpaired, we do not know. Reserves come like a thief in the night. The indecision of to-day cripples the resolution of to-morrow. "It is always to-day with God," said Origen—but it is not always to-day with us. Therefore, while it is called to-day, let us harden not our hearts, but choose. If we refuse to enter now into the beautiful house in which Christ is longing to spread His table before us, there may come a time when the door will be shut. The importance of choice is obvious, the time to choose is to-day. But what are we to choose? The path of service. "We will serve the Lord." The noblest and the rarest choice is the choice of service, and the wisest service is the service of the highest and best. The only choice on which anything really vital ever depends is the choice of that which we shall serve. Serve something we must. We were born to serve. Day by day we have humbly to serve Nature's great and unerring laws, or she would sweep us out of existence; and hour by hour, in the problems that cross our path, we are serving God and Christ or ourselves—if not God or Christ, then ourselves. No man is so profoundly the slave of himself as the man who thinks he is his own master. Jesus' choice was the choice of service. "He was in the form of God," sharing His ineffable glory; but "He made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of man, and humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death." That was the hard, rough path that Jesus deliberately chose for us men and for our salvation; and, as the Father sent Him, so He sends us on a mission of service to all whom we can help. It is this that gives unity to His life. "I am among you as he that doth serve." And it was He Himself who taught us that we serve Him by serving those who need our service. "Inasmuch as we have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." RELIGIOUS TRUTHS. The mind will be like the stuff it feeds on—United Presbyterian. All God's paths lead onward and lead home—George Adam Smith. Prayers breathes hope and prayer without hope is sinful prayer.—John Sergieff. Failure in life is impossible to him who can say: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."—United Presbyterian. He will not send thee into a wood to tell an oak with a penknife. When He calls thee to work thou never didst, He will give thee the strength thou never hadst.—John Mason. If a man's earnest calling, to which of necessity the greater part of his thought is given, is altogether dissociated in his mind from his religion, it is not wonderful: that his prayers should by degrees wither and die. The question is, whether they ever had much vitality—George Macdonald. Mr. Staylate—Ah, my darling, so you really did expect me again this evening? Miss Twittern—Yes, George. I've been sleeping all day.—Pearson's. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA GRAVES OF CONFEDERATES. Cost of Marking the Resting Place of Those Who Died in the North. Secretary Root lately forwarded to the senate military committee a memorandum prepared by Quartermaster General Ludington in regard to the bill introduced by Senator Foraker to provide for the appropriate marking of the graves of the soldiers of the confederate army and navy and directing the secretary of war to ascertain the localities and condition of the graves of such soldiers who died in federal prisons and military hospitals in the north during the civil war, and who were buried near their places of confinement, reports the Washington Star. Gen. Ludington said that it appears that 30,152 confederate prisoners of war were buried in 89 localities throughout the country, many having been buried in trenches, as in the case of the confederates removed from Fort Delaware and Pla Patch island, Pa., to the Finnish Point national cemetery, New Jersey. He said that it would be impracticable to identify individual graves, notwithstanding the names of the persons may be found on record. He also states that the appropriation of $100,000 made by the bill is inadequate for the purpose, the headstones costing $2.13 each at the place of manufacture, to which $1.25 approximately should be added for handling, transportation and setting. An estimate of $200,000 is submitted for the work. Saw Lincoln Shot. Washington's body servants and the men who saw Lincoln shot will all die some day. It isn't in the nature of things for them to live aways. One of the last-named has just passed away in Oswego, N. Y. He was a real one, too. His name was B. W. Loring, and he was a lieutenant in the United States navy at that time. He witnessed the tragedy, and helped to carry Lincoln to the house in which he died, just across the way from the theater where Booth committed the dastardly deed. —National Tribune. As from the Grave. George Waterhouse, a veteran of the civil war, who was mourned as dead by his relatives of Middletown, Conn., since 1863, a few days ago returned to his home. He was reported killed in battle. He claims he lives at present in Pennsylvania—Detroit Free Press. After the Elongement He—I was afraid that after all you wouldn't be able to manage that rope-ladder from your window. She—I wouldn't have been able to, if it hadn't been for papa.—Brooklyn Life. Yes. Sir-ce1 "Here's an account of a girl whose great-uncle died and left her $10,000,000." "Well, any uncle who would do that is great."—Detroit Free Press SOUTHERN RAILWAY Schedule in Effect Nov. 30. 1902 Trains Leave and Arrive 14th St. Station 7:00 A. m., No. 7 Danville, Charlotte, and all local stations south of Charlotte, continuing tions to Lynchburg, also with D. & W. Ryder for Martinsville and stations on that Lynchburg borough for all stations east and west. 12:50 p. m. No. 13. limited train daily for Jack, savannie and all Florida points: Havana, savannie, etc. Connects at Moseley, with Farmville, etc. Connects at Greenboro for Durham, Kaleigh and Winston-Salem; at Danville, with No. 35. fast mail, solid train, daily for New Orleans, which carries sleeps to New Orleans, Columbia, Savannah and Jacksonville, Dumbrook to Atlanta and Birmingham, Through coach for Chase City, Oxford and Durham. Through train, with Savannie,隶隶 to Mom-phis. Dining-Car Service. 11:05 p. m. No. 11. Southern Express, daily for Atlanta, Augusta, Jacksonville, and points, South, Sleeper for Danville, South, Salbury and Charlotte, open at Richmond, with connection with New York and Florida Express and Southwestern Limited, which travels through Sleepers to Augusta, Savannie, etc. Connects at Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, etc. Complete, Dining-Car Service. Also Funkwood, Downtown, Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. Wednesdays to San Francisco, without contact, with connections for all points in Texas, Mexico and Florida. 6:00 p. m. No. 17. local daily, except Sunday, for Keysville and intermediate points TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND. 6:55 A. m.) 9:25 P. m.) From Atlanta, Augusta, Jackson ville, Ashville and all points South. 9:35 P. m. from Keysville and local stations. 9:35 P. m. from Durham, Charlotte, Danville and intermediate stations. LOCAL FREIGHT. Nos. 61 and 62 between Manchester and Neapo ls. YORK RIVER LINE, VIA WEST POINT. THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH. LEAVE RICHMOND. 4:30 P. m., No. 16, Baltimore Limited, daily ex- cept Sundays for West Point. connect- oint with steamers for Baltimore and York-river landings 3;15 p. m. No.10 daily accept Sundays, local express for West Coast and intermediate stations, Connects with stage at Lostor Manor for Walkerton and Tappahannock. 5:00 A. m. No. 74, local mixed. Leaves daily except Sunday for West Point and inter mediate stations, connecting with stage at Manor for Walkerton and Tempeston. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 0115 A. m. No daily from West Point with a daily trip to New York. Monday. 10:45 a.m. Daily amount $25.00. 10:45 a.m. Daily amount $25.00. Steamers sail from West Point 5:30 p.m. day except Sundays. Steamers call at Gloucester days and Fridays, and Yorktown and Alkmoons Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. ALPHEUS SCOTT, CHURCH HILL Open Day and Night. Office and Ware rooms 3006 P St., Church Hill. Orders By Telegraph and Telephone promptly attended to. All business confidential. Old Phone No. 3483. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE NEW MAINS. STATION. FEBRUARY 1st. 1903. LEAVE RICHMOND 7:46 a. Except Sunday Newport News Local. Newport. Newport News 9:00 a. m. Daily - For Old Point, Newport News and Norfolk. Two hours and 25 minutes to Norfolk. Williamsburg Newport News Hampton and Phoebus. 4:00 p. m. Daily Except Sunday - For Old Point, Newport News and Norfolk. 2hours and 25 minutes to Norfolk. Williamsburg, Newport Point and Hampton only. Connects at Newport News on Mondays. Thursday Friday and Saturday, with & m Steamers to Baltimore; Old Point with Washington. Baltimore and Ocun Charles steamers; at Norfolk with OldPoint. OldPoint connects to 5:00 p. m. Daily - For Newport News and Old Point. On Sunday only connects for Norfolk. Makes principal stops. M L A N I N E W Bound. 10:10 a. m. Local Except Sunday to Clifton Forge; connects for Orange, Culipar, Calverton and Manassas. 9:00 p. m. Daily - Cincinnati and Louisville Except Sunday to Cincinnati, and Louisville. Carriage on at Gordonville. Connects a Virginia Hot Springs. A local train from Cincinnati, and Louisville. For local stations, except Sunday. 5:15 p. M Except Sunday. Accommodation to 10:30 p. m. Daily - with Pullman cars for Hinton, Cincinnati and Louisville. James River Division. 10.20 a. m., Daily. - For Lynchburg, Lexington, and Clifton Forge; except Sunday for Rooney and Abercene and New Castle. Papaer, Parker. 5.15 p. m., - except Sunday. To Bremo. Arrive. PENNISULA DIVISION. - From Norfolk and Old Pennistau, arrive, j15.35 a. m., and 6.30 p. m., daily. 11.45 a. m., and 7.20 p. m. except Sunny. MAIN LINE. From Cincinnati the west 8:15 p. m., daily. p. m., daily. 7.15 p. m., except Sunday. Local 8:30 a. m., except Sunny. JAMES RIVER DIVISION. - 6:35 p. m., daily and 8:30 a. m., except 8:30 a. m. Apply at 890 E. east Main, street, 903 east Main, Main Street Station, Jefferson Hotel and Main-Street Station for further information, rates, tickets and Pullman Reservation. W O. WARTHEN, DISTRICT PASSENGER AGENT. C. E. DOYLE, H. W. FULLER, GEN'L M'G'R. GEN'L P. A. Norfolk and Western R. R. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 A. m. NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk 11:30 A. m. M stops only at Peterson. Wakes up at Wakefield only to let off passengers holding tickets from Richmond and 7:00 A. m. Office 838 Main St. JOHN E. WAGNER, City Passenger and Ticket Agt. C. H. BOSLEY, District Passenger Agent.' W. B. BEVILL, General Passenger Agent. General Office; Roanoke Va. ATLANTIC COAST-LINE. Schedule In Effect Nov. 30, 1902. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 a. m., NORFOLK LIMITED, Daily. Ar- rives Petersonburg 9311 A. M., Norfolk 11200 a. m. Stop only at Petersburg, Waverly, and Suffolk. 8:30 a. m. Daily. Arrives Petersburg, 9:13 a. m. Weldon 11:22 a. M. Emporia 8:30 a. M. Charleston 11:22 a. M. Emporia 4:38 P. M. Charleston 11:22 a. M. Emporia 3:00 a. M. Jacksonville 9:05 a. M. Tampa 7:00 p. m. Port Tampa 7:00 p. m. connects at Wilson with No.49, arriving Gadsden, p. m. Wilmington 5:45 p. m. Pulman Skeeper New York to Jacksonville. 12:20 T. M. Daily, arriving Petersburg 1 T. M. M. Centralia and Western railroad for Roanoke and intermediate points. Stop at Drewry's Bluff, Centralia and Chester. 3:00 p. m. OCEAN SHORE LIMITED. Daily Arrives at Petersburg 3:00 p. M. Nor. M. P. M. Stops only at Petersburg and Waverly. Daily, except Sunday. Arrives Petersburg, 4:38 p. M. Weldon 6:54 p. M. Rocky Mount 8:10 p. M. Makes all intermediate stops. 5:56 P. M. Daily arrives Petersburg 7 p. M. Makes all stops. :36 P. M. FLORIDA & WEST INDIAN LEM ITED, Daily arrives Petersburg, 7:38 P. M. Connects with Norfolk & Western to Norfolk and intermediate points. Emporia, 7:38 with Atlantic and Danville for stations Emporia and Lawrenceville); Weldon 9:09 P. M., ... Wilmington 10:10 a. m. Fayetteville 12:47 A. M. Charleston 10:45 A. M., Jacksonville 1:06 P. M., Tampa 10:30 P. M. Port Pamp 10:30 P. m NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGIA POINTS..Arriving August 8 23 A.M. Mason 11:35 A.M. Atlanta 1:00 P.M. Mason to Wilmington, Charleston, Port Tampa to Resonville, Augusta and Mason. Dining-car service. 9:35 P.M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 19:15 P. M. Connects Petersburg with & Western railway, arriving at Lynch- burg 2:45 A.M. Roanoke 4:45 a.m. b. Bristle- dulman Sleeper Richmond to Lynchburg. 11:30 P.M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 12:10 A.M. # TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 4:07 A. M. Daily. From Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta, Macon, Augusta and all points South. 8:04 A. M. Daily, except Sunday. Petersburg local. 11:10 A. M. Daily, except Sunday from Rocky Mount and intermediate stations. Norfolk. 11:42 A. M. Daily. From Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 2:00 P. M. Daily. From Petersburg Roanoke indicate points. 6:26 P. M. Daily. From Norfolk, Suffolk, and Petersburg. 7:35 P. M. Daily. From Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Goldsboro, and all points South. 8:54 P. M. Daily. From Petersburg, Lynchburg and H. W. M. EMMERSON, Traffic Manager. W. J. CRAIG, General Passenger Agent. C. S. CAMPBELL, Division Passenger Agent. 828 East Main St. The Greatest Offer Yet! JUST WHAT THE LADIES WANT. Send A Good Photograph. WE WILL SEND YOU A HANDSOME GOLD-PLATED BREAST-PIN WITH YOUR PICTURE HANDSOMELY COLORED AND REPRODUCED THEREON FREE OF CHARGE. They can be worn by either male or female, being called either Button or Medallions. We have made special arrangements with one of the largest concerns in the country to furnish all new subscribers, who pay $1.50 cash in advance for the PLANET one of these handsome Medallion free of charge. Fill out the Coupon and send it with $1.50 together with a good Photograph of the person whose features you desire reproduced in colors and we will send the button or medallion. 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 one yearly subscriber and we will send one Medallion. 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. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Publisher, THE PLANET: Please find enclosed $1.50 for the Plan one year, which you will send to the following address: NAME..... STREET..... CITY OR TOWN..... COUNTY, STATE..... closed photograph which I desire inserted in medallion or button. Short hne to Principal Cities of the South and Southwest. Florida, Cuba, Texas, California. and Mexico, reaching the Capitals of Six States. SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV23, 1902 TRAINS LEAVE LEAVE RICHmOND-mAIN ST. STATION-DAILY. No. 27 No. 31. 2:15 P.M. M. 10:37 P.M.-Lv Richmond. 2:15 P.M. M. 11:30 P.M.-Petersburg. 2:35 P.M. M. 17:54 P.M.-Haleigh. 2:35 P.M. M. 17:54 P.M.-Hamlet. 9:45 P.M. M. 7:35 A.M.-Lv Hamlet. 7:35 A.M. M. 4:00 P.M.-M. Ar. Atlanta. 1:15 A.M. 11:20 A.M.-M. Ar. Columbia. 12:20 A.M. 10:25 A.M.-Lv Columbia. (Central Time.) 4:25 A.M. 2:35 P.M.-M. Ar. Savannah. 11:25 A.M. 7:00 P.M.-M. Jacksonville. 11:25 A.M. -Ar. St. Augustine. 6:45 A.M. M. Ar. Tampa. 10:32 P.M. 10:34 A.M.-Lv Chester. 12:31 A.M. 10:30 A.M.-Lv Greenwood. 12:35 A.M. 12:37 A.M.-Lv Athens. 7:35 A.M 4:00 P.M.-M. Ar. Atlanta. 5:40 P.M.-M. urgusta. 11:35 A.M. 7:20 P.m.-M. Ar Macon. 6:25 P.M. M. -Ar Montgomery. 2:55 P.M. M. -Ar Mobile. 7:25 A.M. M. -Ar. New Orleans. 6:55 P.M. 1:30 A.M. M. Nashville. 8:30 P.M. 1:30 A.M. M. Memphis. Train No. 35 Leaves Richmond 2:02 P.M. and 3:42 P.M. daily for Petersburg. Nortina, M. C., and all intermediate points. Connection at Nortina with train Henderson 2:02 P.M. and Railway at 5:49 P.M. and Durham 4 P.M. daily except Sunday. **Connections at Jacksonville for all Florida** **East and all points in Cuba.** **At Tampa for Havana** **and all points in Cuba.** **At gomery.** **New Orleans for all points in Texas.** **Texas, California, also for Chattanooga,** **Northeast, California.** **TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND-DAILY.** **6:35 A.M. No 34** **From all points South.** **4:55 P.M. No 66** **And southwest.** **6:35 A.M. No 35, Noralina, N. C., Petersburg** **and local points.** SLEEI ING-CAR SERVICE Nos. 31 and 34—SEABO A R D E X P E S S P LUIMan Drawing-Room. and Sleeping Cars between New York and Tampa. Vest-fulled Coach between New York and Richmond, and between Richmond and ville. Pullman Sleeping Cars (daily) between Jacksonville and Tampa. Also through Draw-fulled Coach between New York and Atlanta, and Calcars between Nashville and Atlanta and Haulet and Savannah. Tri Weekly Sleeper between Washington and Atlanta and Washington Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday. Pittsburgh Monday Wednesdays and Brisbane. Nos. 27 and 34—Seaboard Fast Mail. Pullman Draw-ring Room Buffet Sleeping Cars between New York and Washington, meeting at Haulet with Sleeping Car to and fright lants, in connection with which through Pullman lants are sold. Finest Day Coaches, Fair Park Coach, Washington, Southern Pines, and Haulet. Washington Monday Wednesdays, and Fridays; returning, leave Haulet Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Cafe Cars on all through trains. W. J. MAY, City Ticket Agent. P. S. R. SMITH. District Ticket Agent. 1006 East Main Street. Phone 405. 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. GEO.0. JEFFERSON, Times Building, No. 6-North Tenth Street Fred G. Gray, 208 West Leigh St. THE STOVE MAN. You can have all kinds of Stoves Repaired and put up. Also your Roofs, Gutters, Conductors Repaired and Painted at a reasonable price. Your patronage will be highly appreciated. old Phone 2805 Richmond, Va. Actual Size Send A WE WILL, SEND YOU YOUR PICTURE THEREON FREE OF CHA They can be worn by eith lions. We have made special to furnish all new subscribers This offer is, without the least doubt, the greatest value for the least money ever offered by any newspaper in the whole history of journalism. ★ FULL SIZE ★ 3½ cts. ★ GOOD PAPER ★ a Copy ★ LARGE TYPE ★ UNABRIDGED WE have made arrangements with one of the largest music houses of Boston to furnish our readers with ten pieces, full size, complete and unabridged. Sheet music for thirty-five cts. The quality of this sheet music is the very best. The composers' names are household words all over the continent. None but high-priced copyright pieces or the most popular reprints. It is printed on regular sheet-music paper, from large, clear type—including colored titles—and is in every way first-class, and worthy of your purchase. This offer holds good to any of our subscribers or to any person sending as much as 50 cents for a subscription to the PLANET. Address, JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 N.4th St., Richmond, Va. PRICE OF ABOVE PIECES. Any 10 for 35 cents. Any 21 for 65 cents. Any 43 for $1.25. Any 100 for $3.00. Write your name, full address, and list of pieces wanted by the **number**s enclose this, with stamps or silver, and mailer bring to address given below, and the music will be sent direct from Boston, postage prepaid. THE PLANET CANAL TREATY RATIFIED Agreed to By Senate By an Overwhelming Majority. ALL AMENDMENTS DEFEATED The Only Party Vote Taken Was On Substitute Adopted By Democratic Caucus—Cuban Reciprocity Treaty to Be Acted On Quickly. Washington, March 18. — Without dotting an "i" or crossing a "t," even without changing a single punctuation mark, the senate yesterday voted to ratify the treaty with the Republic of Columbia for the construction of an isthmian canal. The vote for ratification was 73 in the affirmative to 5 in the negative. The senate was in executive session when the result was announced, so that only the senators themselves and a few confidential employees were present. All the senators announced themselves as gratified to have the long struggle terminated, but more of them manifested their appreciation by cheers or handclapping. On the contrary, all of them seemed more concerned about getting away from the chamber than about anything else, so that by the time the senate could adjourn, which it did almost immediately after the result was announced, most of the senators had left their seats and some of them had donned their hats and overcoats. The day was given up almost entirely to general debate on the treaty, and in addition to the set speeches made under the general agreement by Senators Morgan and Cullom, there were many short addresses and a rather long speech by Senator Daniel, of Virginia. The only party vote of the day was taken on the substitute for article four, which was agreed upon by the Democratic caucus and had reference to the acquisition of territory in Central and South America by the United States. There were a number of speeches on this amendment, but it was voted down by an almost two-thirds majority, the ballot footing up 51 aves to 27 noes. When the senator adjourned at 7 o'clock there was a general belief that the business of the session might be completed in time to permit final adjournment today. This conclusion involved quite a general understanding that the Cuban reciprocity treaty could be much more speedily disposed of than has been considered possibly heretofore. There were some senators who expressed the opinion that more than one day's time would be found necessary for the presentation of arguments for and against the agreement. but a canvass of the senate soon developed the fact that only the two Louisiana senators desired to be heard on the treaty at length at this time, and that they would not now say so much as they would have said if the committee on foreign relations had not agreed to recommend that the treaty be submitted to conferees for its approval. This submission will be in the shape of a joint resolution at the next regular session of congress, and as this can be discussed in open session, all those who oppose the treaty consider that that time will be more opportune for argument than the present, as they then will be able to appeal to the country at large as well as to the senate. It is the general opinion that the treaty will be ratified by a safe majority. SURROUNDED BY WATER Hundreds of Lives Endangered By Mississippi Flood. Memphis, Tenn., March 18. -- The flood situation in the portion of the Mississippi valley contiguous to Memphis is extremely critical. A veritable sea exists in the St. Francis and Mississippi river basins in Arkansas, extending from the one completely to the other, a distance of many miles. Through this territory the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad runs, but all trains were annulled on this line yesterday, and no assistance can be rendered by the railroads. The town is almost totally flooded, and citizens are using skiffs as their only means of travel. Refugees from the adjacent territory are pouring into Marion each hour, asking that boats be sent to their rescue. There is no means of reaching them except by making a breach in the levee near Memphis, and this may be done if conditions show no improvement. It is estimated that several hundred persons are surrounded by the water in the flooded Arkansas territory. The amount of live stock lost is heavy. Negroes at Marion are frightened and have congregated at the depot and in the cabins of the village and refuse to work. The weak points in the levee which were reported yesterday, other than at the break, are still in a critical condition, and further breaks may occur. Forces of men are working night and day at these points, and the situation has resolved itself into a race between the workers and the water. A few floating bodies have been found by the rescuing boats, but the number has not yet been alarming. An estimate of the loss of life from the flood never can be made, as the sections flooded are vast in area and the population is widely dispersed. SHAMROCK III. LAUNCHED Sir Thomas Lipton's New Cup Challenger Takes the Water. Dunbarton, Scotland, March 18.—At 1:15 yesterday Sir Thomas Lipton's new cup challenger Shamrock III. was consigned to her element. The launching took place at Denny's shipyard, a 'a was a success in ever, way despite the windy morning. The yacht flew the Stars and Stripes at her bow in compliment to America. In the presence of a distinguished company the yacht was sent overboard, and as the Countess of Shaftesbury spoke the words: "I christen you Shamrock, may God bless you and may you bring back the cup," cheer upon cheer rent the air. After the launch Sir Thomas Lipton said: "My third, and, perhaps, my last attempt at lifting the America's cup will be the most hopeful of my efforts. If the cup stays in America it will stay there because of the extraordinary genius of the American yacht builder. If he can produce a still further improvement in his art I shall begin to think he is a bit more than human. We have done everything possible that men can do, and with a little slice of luck the battered old mug will find a resting place on this side, however temporary it may be." Continuing, Sir Thomas paid a tribute to American kindness, saying: "The Americans will give me everything I want, except the cup." PITTSBURG RECORDER DEAD J. O. Brown Succumbes to Nervous Collapse, Superinduced by Politics. Pittsburg, Pa., March 16—Recorder J. O. Brown, of this city, who tendered his resignation to Governor Pennypacker on Friday last, died suddenly at his home here late yesterday afternoon. The immediate cause of Recorder Brown's death was nervous collapse, superinduced, it is believed, by the unusually perturbed condition of politics in the county. Mr. Brown was always delicate physically and had to make frequent trips away from home for his health, but his death was entirely unexpected at this time. He served continuously as the head of the department of public safety from November, 1887, until August, 1901, when he was removed by Recorder A. M. Brown. In November, 1901, he was appointed recorder by Governor W. A. Stone to succeed A. M. Brown. His resignation was sent to Governor Pennypacker on last Friday, to take effect today. When the fact of his resignation was made known to his political followers the consternation was great, and he was made the target of much reproach by those who counted much upon his holding office until succeeded by the recorder elect, William B. Hays, on the first Monday in April. Governor Pennypacker today appointed William B. Hays as recorder. Doctor Shot Down on Street. Tarbora, N. C., March 17—Yesterday morning, in front of the postoffice on Main street, Dr. J. M. Baker shot Dr. H. T. Bass and inflicted what may turn out to be a fatal wound. The pistol ball went through both walls of the stomach and penetrated the liver, and the physicians do not think he can recover. Two shots were fired by Dr. Baker, only one taking effect. Dr. Bass pulled out his pistol after he was shot, but says that he does not remember whether he shot it or not. The shooting was the result of bitter feeling of long standing. Dr. Baker claims to have shot in self defense, and was released in $5000 bail. Oldest Man in Virginia Dead. Newport News, Va., March 15.—Samuel Carey, colored, the oldest man in Virginia, died Saturday at his home on Mulberry Island, in Warwick county. Carey leaves several sons, all of whom have reached an advanced age. He claimed to be 117 years old. Washington, March 18. — Commissioner Carroll D. Wright, recorder of the coal strike commission, said yesterday that the work of the commission was nearly concluded. The finishing touches are being put on the report, and it will be placed in the hands of the president in a few days. Gift of Shamrocks For President. Washington, March 16.—President Roosevelt received Saturday from John Redmond, Irish member of parliament, of Dublin, a box of shamrocks. It has been Mr. Redmond's custom for many years to send shamrocks to the president on the approach of St. Patrick's Day. GENERAL MARKETS Philadelphia, Pa., March 17 — Flour was steady; winter superfine, $2.70@2.90; Pennsylvania roller, clear, $3.10@3.25; mills mills, extra, $2.90@3.10 Rye flour was quiet, at $3.15@3.20 per pound; mills mills, extra, $2.90@3.10 sylvania, red, new, #79@79%, Corn was firm; No. 2 yellow, local, 49%, Oats were quiet; No. 2 white, clipped, 43%, lower grades, 43%, Hay was steady; No. 1 timothy, $19 for large loaves; No. 1 steady, beer hams, $19@20. Pork was steady, live poultry, 13c for hens, and 10c for old roosters. Dressed poultry, at 13%, for choice fowls, and 10c for old roosters. Butter was steady; creamery, 32c per pound. Eggs were steady; New Yorksylvania, 16½c per dozen. Potatoes were choice; 68@20 per bushel. Stupid Man. She (over 'phone)—Those wrappers I spoke of are more expensive than I thought—$8.98 and $10.98. One is made of French flannel and the other of lady's cloth, but they're both pretty. He—But which is the more expensive? She—why, the $10.98 one, of course Stupid!—Philadelphia Press. There Is a Difference. The Irrepressible Child—Ma, is there any difference between level and flat? His Mother—No, dear. The L. C.—Then why did pa get angry when Mr. Jones said he was a flathead, and then feel good when he heard that Mr. Smith said he was level headed?—Columbia Jester. Wise Beyond His Years. "Now, Johnny," said the teacher, who had been describing a warship to the class, "how is the deck divided?" "A deck is divided," replied the bright boy, "into spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs." — Philadelphia Press. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND; VIRGINIA. The Original Girl. She's quite original, they say, A bly the and winsome elf; She plays Beethoven in a way He didn't know himself. -Washington Star. WOULD CAUSE A RELAPSE. A man and a woman are standing in front of a door. The man is facing the woman, who is standing with her hands on the door. The woman is wearing a dress with a high collar and a large hat. The man is wearing a suit. "I'm sorry, but I really can't let you see my wife if you wear that beautiful new hat! She's quite sick, and the doctor has expressly said that nothing must be allowed to excite her!"—Meggendorf Blaetter. Idealism. But few would frown and few would weep Down here beneath God's azure dome If people always tried to keep Their company manners on at home. -Chicago Record-Herald. A Pleasant Prospect. Mrs. Crawford—She married a carpenter. Mrs. Crabshaw—Isn't that just lovely! Now she can have shelves put up whenever she wishes, without having to ask the landlord over and over again—Puck. In a Glass of Water. Put a handful of glazed coffee in a glass of water, wash off the coating, look at it, smell it is it fit to drink? Give LION COFFEE the same test. It leaves the water bright and clear, because it's just pure coffee. The sealed package insures uniform quality and freshness. —FOR FOLLOWING OCCASION— National American Woman's Suffrage Association, New Orleans, La., March, 19-25th, 1903. One fare plus $1.25 for the round-trip, on Certificate plan. Tickets on sale March 16th to 21st, inclusive, with return limit not later than March 28th. Virginia Conference Epworth League' Danville, Va., March, 26th to 29, 1903. Very low rate in accordance with Special Tariff, two from all points in the State to Danville and return. 'Tickets on sale March 26th to 28th, inclusive, with return limit March 31st. National Manufacturers Association, New Orleans, La., April 15-17, 1903. One fare for the round trip from all points in Virginia, North and South Carolina, including Washington, D. C., to New Orleans, La., and return. Tickets on sale, April 11th, 12th and 13th with return limit April 19th, with privilege of extension of limit, by payment of 50 cents, to April 30th. Southern Educational Conference, Richmond, Va., April 22-27, 1903. Fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 30th and 21st from points in State of Virginia, from other points April 20th, 21st and 22nd, with return limit Apr 1 28th. American Medical Association, New Orleans, La., May 5-18, 1903. One fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 1st to 4th, inclusive, return limit 10 days from date of sale. National Conference Charities and Corrections. Atlanta, Ga., May 6-12, 1903. One fare plus 25 cents for the row d trip from all points. Tickets on sale May 4th and 5th, return limit May, 16th. Southern Baptist Convention and Auxiliary Societies Savanah, Ga., May, 7-14, 1903. One fare plus 25 cents for the round trip, from all points. Tickets on sale May 5th, 6th and 7th, with return limit May 20th. Also side trips from Savanah, during this occasion at very low rates. General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tenn., May 21st-29th, 1903. One fare plus 25 cents for the round trip from all points in Virginia, North and South Carolina, including Washington, D. C. Tickets on sale May 19th 20th, and 21st with return limit June, 1st. Thirteenth Annual Meeting, Southern Educational Association, Asheville, N.C., June 30th July 3rd, 1903. One fare, plus 25 cents, plus $2.00 membership fee, for the round trip from all points. National Convention B. Y. P. U. of America, Atlanta, Ga., July 9-12, 1903. One fare plus 25 cents for the round trip from all points. Tickets on sale July 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th with return limit July 15th. United Federate Veterans Reunion, New Orleans, La., May 19 22, 1903. One cent per mile each way for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 16th to 21st, inclusive, return limit May, 24th Privilege of extension of return limit, by payment of 50 cents, to June 15th. 2t $4.00 to $8.00 a day guaranteed to every person sending their name and address to Where the Negro came from?—An answer to the question. Is He A BEAST? Do you know if ADAM and EVE were WHITE or COLORED? This book gives many points on the race question. Price, $10 Cents. Dept, B. DR. S. W. PATTERSON, 45 W. 66th Street 1 mo New York, City, N. Y. LA FONDA REAL As the army takes the field soon after his arrival. Columbus decides to await a more favorable opportunity to present his views, and seeks a lodging. (Solution to last week's puzzle:Turn left side of picture down.Face of sol dier is in wall of arch,the top of his head touching the shoulder of Columbus. VIRGINIA-In the Law and Equity Court of the city of Richmond,Feb.14, 1903. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii by the plaintiff from the defendant. An affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that she appear here within fifteen days after due publication hereof and do what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. A copy Teste: P. P. Winston, E. M. Roscher, Pq. Olerk. To Nanny Smith. Take notice that I shall on the 31st day of March, 1903, at the office of E. M. Roscher, 128 W. Clay street, in the city of Richmond, Va., between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court for the city of Richmond, Va., wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day or if commenced be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. $4.00 to $8.00 a day guaranteed to person send their name and address WANTED—A first class type setter. Must come well recommended. Apply to the PLANET office. An Extra Session of CONGRESS An Extra Session of the 58th Congress at True Reformers Hall, Monday night, March 30, 1903 for benefit of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. A rich library treat. Stirring debates upon questions now uppermost in the public mind, by some of our best orators and debators. "Shall Southern Representation in Congress and the Electoral College Be Reduced?" This is the question upon which the House will divide. A full discussion of Constitutional Disfra-chishment in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, both for and against. Partizanry will run high and the lines between the two great parties will be sharply drawn. THE BEST OF HIM. Algy (trying to introduce himself) —May I have the pleasure of learning your name? Miss Pert—Pearl. Algy—Are you the pearl of great price? Miss Pert—No; I'm the pearl before breeze! Good-bye!—Scraps. Husband and Wife. Swob—My dear, do you know that you have one of the best voices in the world? Mrs. Swob (delighted)—Do you really think so, William? Swob—I certainly do; otherwise it would have been worn-out long ago. —N. Y. Press. A Dilemmm. Dennis—You seem in a study about sometin'. Mike—Oi am so. Me boss sent fur a man to come an' take his measure, an' Odunno did he say Coffin & Co., tailors, or Taylor & Co., coffins—Philadelphia Press. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY Short line to principal cities of the south, and southwest, Florida, Cuba, Texas, California and Mexico, reaching the capitalisol six States. SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JAN, 11, 1908. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—MAIN STREET STATION—DAILY. 10:28 p. m., Feaboard Florida Limited, Exclusively Pullmans; Dining Car. Arrives Savannah 9:45 a. m., Jacksonville 1:20 p. m., Augustine 1:20 p. m., Stops only Henderson, Richland, Hamlet, Canden, Columbia, Savannah, Thalman, Jacksonville. 12:28 p. m., Savannah, Sleeping Car to Tampa and Atlanta, to Pinchurst triweekly, Cafe Dining Cars. Arrives Savannah 3:15 p. m., Jacksonville 7:40 p. m., Tampa 3:15 p. m., Arrives Charlotte 11:40 p. m., Atlanta 8:30 p. m. 2:35 p. m., Seaboard Mail, Sleeping Cars to Jacksonville and Atlanta, Buffet Parlor and Coffee Shop, Jacksonville, FL weekly. Arrives Southern Pines 8:30 p. m., Savannah 4:35 a. m., Jacksonville 9:15 p. m., Tampa 9:35 p. m., Arrives Charlottesville 9:30 a. m., Local for Petersburg, Norlina Henderson, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Hamlet. 9:30 a. m., Local for Petersburg, Norlina Henderson, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Hamlet. DAILY. From all points south and south. 5:45 p. m. No. 36. From Norlina, Petersburg and all local points. Z. P. SMITH. W. J. MAY. District Passenger Agt. City Ticket Act RF, & P Richmond, Frederickssburg & Potomac R. P RF, & P Richmond, Frederickssburg & Potomac R. P Trains Leave Richmond--Northward, 4:15 a.m., m., daily. Byrd St. Through. 4:15 a.m., m., daily. Main St. Through. 4:15 a.m., m., daily. Main St. Through. All Pull man Cars. 8:35 p. m., daily. Byrd st. Through. 11:16 p. m., week days. Elba. Ashland accom Trains Arrive Richmond--Southward 6:40 a.m. w, weekdays. Elba. Ashland accommodation 8:00 a.m. daily. Byrd st. Through. 8:25 a.m. w, weekdays. Byrd st. Fredericksburg accommodation 12:35 p.m. w, weekdays. Byrd st. Through. 6:30 a.m. daily. Main st. Through. 6:30 p.m. w, weekdays. Elba. Ashland accommodation. 6:36 p. m. daily. Byrd st. Through 6:30 p. m. daily. Byrd st. Through 9:39 p. m., daily. Byrd st. Through. All Pull 10:25 p. m. daily Main st. Through. All Pull 11:00 p. m., week days. Elba. Ashland accom dation. 11:30 p. m., week days. Byrd st. Through. All Pullman Cars. 13:00 p. m., Main st. Through. NOTE—Hullman Sleeping or Parian Cars on all trains except local accommodations. W.D. DUKE, C. W. CULP, W. P. TAYLOR, Gen'l man' . Ass't Gen'l man' . Traf. man'. Very low rate Colonist mixed class tickets via Southern Railway to the South and Southwest. During the months of February, March and April the Southern Railway will sell mixed class Colonist tickets to California, Texas, Mexico, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington at very low rates. For detailed information inquire of any Southern Railway Agent or write C. W. Westbury, D. P. A., Richmond, Va., OSLINE OSLINE THE GREAT HAIR POMADE Has no equal for Straightening, Growing and Dressing the Hair. It will make the hair, hair and make perfectly straight. It will restow the hair to its original color, stop it from breaking off and cutting, quietly maintain hair, soft as silk and start a luxurant growth. Prepared from the finest ingredients and is prefectly harmless, Price 50c, per bottle or 3 bottles for $1.25. Face Bleach. Our bleach removes freckles, pimples, bleaches the face two to four shades bleaches the face two to four shades We guarantee a beautiful clear transparent complexion to all who will use this world known lotion. It will make your skin look beautiful. It makes the face as soft as a babies skin. Try it and be convinced. Price 50c. per bottle or 3 betties for $1.25. FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS or you can order direct from us. Send postal or express money order for goods. Address VENOL COMPANY, 3132 State St. (Successors to the Online Co.) GAMES WANTED THE NEW NEGRO POET. POETICAL WORK. OF PROF. JAMES E. McGIRT. PRO F. J. E. MCGIRT, Ph. B. are declared by both American and English critics written in this age regardless of race or color, and that nature for his race, that will last for ages. It can be bought for half price. The second volume silk finished, will be sent to any one. Ing to become agents, will ask for agent's terms with endorsed by Mr. Julian Hawthorne, Col. A. K. Medico Rebecca Harding Davis, Margaret Sangster (order.) by both American and English critics to be among age regardless of race or color, and that he has made race, that will last for ages. for half price. The complete work, finished, will be sent to any one. Send 756. agents, will ask for agent's terms with their order. Ir. Julian Hawthorne, Col. A. K. McClure, Miss. El-Harding Davis, Margaret Sangster and others. His Poems are declared by both America the greatest written in this age regarded a work in literature for his race, that a. The books can be bought for half price two cloth bound volume silk finished, w. Persons desiring to become agents, will a. His poems are endorsed by Mr. Julian H. la Wheeler Wilcox. Rebecca Harding D. (Send Money Order.) His Poems are declared by both American and English critics to be among the greatest written in this age regardless of race or color, and that he has made a work in literature for his race, that will last for ages. The books and The books can be bought for half price. The complete work, two cloth bound volume silk finished, will be sent to any one. Send 75e. Persons desiring to become agents, will ask for agent's terms with their order. His poems are endorsed by Mr. Julian Hawthorne, Col. A. K. McClure, Miss Elia Wheeler Wilcox Rebecca Harding Davis, Margaret Sangster and others. (Send Money Order.) WRITE, J. E. McGIRT, Perot St., King's Bridge, N. Y. N'S SCIENTIFIC REMEDIES. TRADE MARK THE ONLY THE ALLEN'S REMEDIES THE HAIR, SKIN, ETC. THE COLORED WOMAN IN THIS COUNTRY N'S MARVELOUS HAIR GROWER It is in a short time, cures all kinds of scalp trouble and dissy. Price, 30 cents. Skin Food removes hollow cheeks and wrinkles makes them like baby skin. Price 25 cents. Century Wonderful Face Bleacher removes all the skin and makes it five shades whiter. Guaran- tats. Every Corn Cure removes any corn of long standing. Under absolutely harmless, beautifies the teeth and 25 cents. Free offered to them. Madam Allen, formerly of Bos- sey. Address letters and money orders to Madam Lexington, Va. Instruction given in professional skin, and body. Scalp, hands, and nails treated and face and body scientifically taught. MADAM ALLEN'S SC TRADE THE MADAME ALLEN FOR THE HA MADAM ALLEN'S MARY Stops hair from falling out in a short time makes it long, wavy and glossy. Price. Madam Allen's Scientific Skin Food from the face and hands, and makes them Madam Allen's Twentieth Century W blemish of any kind from the skin and teed harmless. Price, 25 cents. Madam Allen's New Discovery Corn C Madam Allen's Tooth Powder absolute sweetens the breath. Price, 25 cents. Agents wanted, liberal price offered to ton, New York and New Jersey. Addre Allen, Post Office Box 458, Lexington, massage of the face head, neck, and body taught. All muscles of the face and body ALLEN'S SCIENTIFIC REAL TRADE MARK THE ONLY MADAME ALLEN'S REMEDIES FOR THE HAIR, SKIN, EYES COLORED WOMAN IN THIS COUNTRY CARE GROOVES CARE GROOVES SKIN GROOVES LIFE GROOVES MADAM, ALLEN'S MARVELOUS HAIR GROWER from falling out in a short time, cures all kinds of scabiness and glossy. Price, 30 cents. MADAM'S Scientific Skin Food removes hollow cheeks and hands, and makes them like baby skin. Price 25 cents. MADAM'S Twentieth Century Wonderful Face Bleacher kind from the skin and makes it five shades white. Price, 25 cents. MADAM'S New Discovery Corn Cure removes any corn of Madam's Tooth Powder absolutely harmless, beautifies skin. Price, 25 cents. Red, liberal price offered to them. Madam Allen, for Madam and New Jersey. Address letters and money order to the Box 458, Lexington, Va. Instruction given if face head, neck, and body. Scalp, hands, and nasal muscles of the face and body scientifically taught. MADAM ALLEN'S SCIENTIFIC REMEDIES TRADE MARK THE ONLY MADAME ALLEN'S REMEDIES FOR THE HAIR, SKIN, ETC. COLORED WOMAN IN THIS COUNTRY HAIR GROWER COAT GIRL STAIN GROWER FOOD GROWER MADAM, ALLEN'S MARVELOUS HAIR GROWER Stops hair from falling out in a short time, cures all kinds of scalp trouble and makes it long, wavy and glossy. Price: 30 cents. Madam Allen's Scientific Skin Food removes hollow cheeks and wrinkles from the face and hands, and makes them like baby skin. Price 25 cents. * Madam Allen's Twentieth Century Wonderful Face Bleacher removes all blemish of any kind of skin and makes it five shades whiter. Guaranteed harmless. Price 25 cents. Madam Allen's New Discovery Corn Cure removes any corn of long standing. Madam Allen's Tooth Powder absolutely harmless, beautifies the teeth and sweetens the breath. Price 25 cents. Agents wanted, liberal price offered to them. Madam Allen, formerly of Boston, New York and New Jersey. Address letters and money orders to Madam Allen, Post Office Box 458, Lexington, Va. Instruction given in professional massage of the face head, neck, and body. Scalp, hands, and nails treated and taught. All muscles of the face and body scientifically taught. A. D. P THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR, E All orders promptly filled at short rented for meetings and nice entertainment conveniences. Large picnic or band wag ing but first-class carriages, buggies, etc. Supplies. 212 EAST LE A. D. PRICE GENERAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND L promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or te- nings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with Large picnic or band wagons for hire at reasonable carriages, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand 12 EAST LEIGH STREET D. PRICE, CTOR, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN. ed at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary or band wagons for hire at reasonable rates and noth- uggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand fine Funeral ST LEIGH STREET. A. D. PRICE, All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented 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 Funeral Supplies. 212 EAST LEIGH STREET. [Residence Next Door.] OPEN ALL DAY & NIGHT--Man on MECHANICS' SAVING L DAY & NIGHT--Man on Duty MANICS' SAVINGS & NIGHT--Man on Duty All Night S' SAVINGS BANK OPEN ALL DAY & NIGHT--Man on Duty All Night MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK 511 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Va. Capital $25000. 3 PER CENT Interest B ing 60 D LOANS NEGOTIATED.— is solicited. For all information co- Loans, Etc., apply to the Cash 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. THOS. H. W. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:—J. C. FA. JNO. R. OHILES, B. P. VANDERVALL, JOHN MITCHELL, JR., JNO. T. TAYLOR, R. W. WHITING, THOS. M. CRUMP, ILLIAM CENT Interest Paid on All Depositi- ing 60 Days or over. NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of recited. For all information concerning Stock, D. ., apply to the Cashier. Hours: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 3 M. to 7 P. M. Items are fitted up with modern improvements. Buildi- city. Polite officials will be pleased to serve you. OFFICERS: HELL, JR., President. H. F. JONATHAN, THOS. H. WYATT, Cashier. DIRECTORS:—J. C. FARLEY, W. F. GRAHAM, E. RES, B. P. VANDERVALL, D. J. CHAVERS, W. CHELL, JR., JNO. T. TAYLOR, H. F. JONATHAN, THOS. WHITING, THOS. M. CRUMP, SECY, E. A. WASHINGTO ILLIAM CUSTALO. Interest Paid on All Deposits Remain- ing 60 Days or over. LITED.—The patronage of the Public nation concerning Stock, Deposits, and the Cashier. to 4 P. M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. and 5 P. M. to 7 P. M. _____ up with modern improvements. Building lighted with officials will be pleased to serve you. OFFICERS: President. H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President. CHOSN. H. WYATT, Cashier. S:—J. C. FARLEY, W. F. GRAHAM, E. R. JEFFERSON ANDERVALL, D. J. CHAVERS, WM. A. HANKINS, NO. T. TAYLOR, H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS SMITH, S. M. CRUMP, SEC'N, E. A. WASHINGTON, J. J. CARTER, ILLIAM CUSTALO. 3 PER CENT Interest Paid on All Deposits Remaining 60 Days or over. LOANS NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of the Public is solicited. 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, JR., President. H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President. THON. H. WYATT, Cashier. BOOKER'S 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 Old 'Phone, 1307. DENTISTRY PAINLESS EXTRACTION For beautiful Teeth, Comfort, Pleasure and Health. OFFICE HOURS:—From 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. Old Phone, 816. DR. P. B. RAMSEY, 102 W. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. 'PHONE. 577 The New Poet of the Race. WRITE, J. E. McGIRT. NEW PHONE. 1133. H. F. JONATHAN Fish Oysters & Produce 120N. 17th St., RICHMOND, VA. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Long Distance Phone, 752. WANTED—SEVERAL PERSONS OF CHARACTER and good reputation in each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $10.00 weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash each Wednesday direct from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Enclose self-addressed envelope. Colonial Co., 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. 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?