Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET Times is mi'ty rough in Dixie; Satan's in d ve airy. Holt on life is sorter risky, Trouble's broodin' ev'rywhere. Dis here race is badly hated; Cause is simply dis, yo' see-- We's gittin' edigated An' de white folkos can't let be. Whites an' blacks wa' jes ez friend'ly As two differn't fonts could be; Dee was kin, 'an' conchequen'ly, Wes jees cannot disgreeg. But de air ain't ninety so healthy Ez it was in sixty-three; Ca se de Nigger's gittin' wealthy, An' de white folkos can't let be. Ef er Nigger dress up splendid, Gits his voice in decent chune; Looks like white folle gits enfended, Browns ain't him 'coon'. Now, dee's stoppin' us f'om' votin', Lack dis lain' wont made fur we; Seez—we's gittin' into office, And de white folkos can't let be. POLICE WATCH CHURCH SERVICES. Colored Baptist Congregation Split By Factions— Matter Must Be Settled in Court. Petersburg, Va. March 23 (Spea and serene at the Har stored) Baptist church at the barn, and night services yesterday; but it was a quiet and serenity enforced by the strong arm of the law. The two contending factions of the congregation, both strong and each claiming to be in the majority, and to enjoy the legal control of the church, are still at daggers' points. All efforts to bring about a compromise and to avoid a scandal in the church have signally failed, and now the case goes into court for settlement where the troubles will be fully aired. Two weeks ago a part of the congregation rebelled against certain acts of their pastor, the Rev. Ellis Watts, and the board of deacons, and moved both the pastor and the deacons from office. it is said the trustees sympathized with this movement. Feeling ran very high, and to prevent trouble in the church, agreement, was not opened for the last Sunday. Counsel was engaged by each side, and efforts were made to bring about a satisfactory settlement, but without avail. Saturday it was announced by the re-belling faction that the church would be opened for services Sunday, with preaching by the Rev. P. R. Berry. But they reckoned wrongly, and their determination came to naught. Saturday evening, on petition of the Rev. Ellis Watts and the removed deacons, an injunction was issued by Judge E. C. Minor, of the law and equity court of Richmond, enjoining and restraining the trustees, the new board of deacons, the church clerk, the sexton, their agents and associates from holding services in the church until the furtherance of the corporation court of Petersburg. The injunction further restrains the defendants from interfering with the plaintiffs in the discharge of their respective duties as the pastor and deacons of the church, and from doing any act in furtherance of their purpose to treat the plaintiffs as no longer the pastor and deacons of the church. The injunction order was served Saturday night on the defendants, and Sunday morning appeared the announcement that services would be held by Rev. Ellis Watts and the old deacons. A fairly good congregation attended both services and among those present were Chief-of-Police Ragland, Leutenant Donahue and several other officers to see that the order of the court was respected. Everything passed off quietly. A large crowd of colored people, appalled of the anti-Watts faction, assembled some distance away from the church, but they were orderly and offered no trouble. Counsel for the Watts faction are Haminton & Mann and Bernard Townsand; for the opposing faction, George Mason. The defendants are expected to file their answer in the matter in the corporation court without delay. Harrison-Street church has 2,800 members. The troubles that have arisen have caused wide comment among the colored people of the community. Advice Given. [Austin, Texas, Travis Watchman.] The Richmond Planet advises race rators and editors to be cautious about lacing their confidence in the friend- hip of President Roosevelt. In editorial dissection of the President's policy, Editor Mitchell apparently instifies his assumption that Mr. possess has no "special love for the sergo. Seventeenth Anniversary Dr. Lewis, Pastor Second Baptist.---Good Sermon and Fine Addresses.---Many Presents Given. The fourteenth anniversary, Dr. Z. D. Lewis as pastor of the Second Baptist Church was held last week with jubilant spirit on the part of both pastor and congregation. The weather was ideal, and consequently large and enthusiastic congregations thronged the church during the entire week. Sermons were preached by several prominent pastors of the city, among whom were Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D., Revs. E. Payne, R. V. Peyton, W. H. Stokes, B. D., M. B. Hucules, W. Williams, and A. E. Jeffress. Several addresses of a very fine character were dared to denounce W. H. White, Mr. C. A. Hooper, W. H. Burwell, Deacons Armistead Washington, Wm. Ferguson and a beautiful paper was read by Miss Cora L. Bright The pastor received many costly presents, among them was a fine suit of clothes given exclusively by the male members of the church. While this seems to be a rare occurrence in Baptist Churches, the pastor, Dr. Z. D. Lewis, delights to speak often of his gold watch given years ago by the brethren of his church. Survival of the children of the Sunday School, led by Misses Myrtle Anderson, Clemmie Taylor and Bessie Lomax, presented a fine morning robe. The sisters of the church, represented by Mrs. Nannie Gray and Mrs. Rosa E. Watson, gave a very large purse. Presents were received from many individual members among whom were Misses Martha, Annie and Bertha Hudson, Mrs. Sarah Garland and Mrs. Francis Miles, of New York. The Anniversary services ended with a reception given by the sisters of the church. The entire Ministry of the city with two exceptions was present. Fourth Annual Meeting of the National Negro Business League. Editor, The PLANET. Tuskegee, Ala. Richard, Va. Take this liberty of asking the use of the ones of your valued newspaper to remind our people about the fourth annual meeting of the National Negro Business League to be held in Nashville, Tenn., during the coming summer. The colored people of Nashville have already begun making thorough and elaborate preparations for the meeting of the League, and from every point of view the next gathering promises to be the largest and most important in the history of the organization. I especially desire to request that local Negro Business Leagues be organized and sustained in every community where there are no such Leagues, and in this connection to express the wish that new life and vigor be put into the work of the local Leagues already organized. It seems to be the universal verdict that since the organization of the National Negro Business League in Boston in 1900, the business interests of our people have been stimulated and increased throughout the country many per cent., and all agree that the National Negro Business League has more than justified its existence. It is important that local organizations begin at once to prepare to send delegates to the national meeting to be held at Nashville. In this connection, I wish to call attention to the fact that the report of the proceedings of the third annual session of the League held at Richmond, has been published, and copies can be secured by writing Mr. S. Ling Williams, compiler, 113 Adams street, Chicago, Illinois. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President March 17th, 1903. Editor John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va. Dear Sir: I have watched with interest the many arguments made by yourself during the First Baptist Church disturbance, and do hope that the decision sustained in your behalf will do much toward furnishing precedence to regulate future cases of similar aspect. I have contended, from the first, that you had a right to publish that much-discussed letter for which you was so unequally treated. Has y ruling, in my judgment, without due process of the principles embodied, in matters which involve one's social and religious status, should, by all means be avoided. In my opinion, the Church of God is not a "Secret Society," but a body whose deliberations are and ought to be know and accessible to the world. I can see no plausible reason why a church should hesitate to publish its proceedings when convenient, especially during a time when things were conducted orderly. (?) I am a constant reader of the "PLANER." It is truly my "wade meum." On all questions affecting our interest as a race, you have been found an uncompromising fighter against the wrong. That is as it should be, for all questions are at unstable equilibrium until balanced or settled by the scales of justice. There is nothing indestructible unless sanctioned by divine approval. Then may your life be one of longevity, and increasing ability to maintain the right. You can deposit as small a sum as you need in the Mechanics' Saving Bank. Begin saving RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1903 WHO KILLED BURDICK? His Wife Swears She Doesn't Know Who Committed the Crime. PENNELL HAD NO KEY TO HOUSE Mrs. Burdick Claims She Never Saw Or Heard From Pennell Since the Murder, Except a Note of Sympathy. Burdick Children On Stand. Buffalo, N. Y., March 25.—"Have you received any information as to who killed your husband?" "No sir." "You swear you have no knowledge or information as to who killed him?" "I do." These questions were addressed to Mrs. Alice Hull Burdick yesterday afternoon by District Attorney Coatsworth at the inquest into the death of her husband. The answers were returned by Mrs. Burdick in a calm, clear voice. The questions came abruptly while the district attorney was drawing from Mrs. Burdick information about her relations with Arthur R. Pennell. She had denied that Pennell took her key to the front door of the Burdick home while they were in New York together and had duplicates made of it. To complete the examination of every one known to have been in the Burdick home on the night of the murder, the district attorney yesterday called to the stand the two youngest Burdick children, Caro and A. ne, aged respectively 13 and 10 years. The children displayed no more sign of emotion than did their grandmother or mother or older sister while talking about the terrible death of their father. Their recollection of the happenings at the time of the tragedy was rather hazy, and "I don't remember" was usually the answer they gave when the district attorney pressed them closely on any point. Mrs. Burdick trusted Pennell implicitly in everything. The district attorney read a number of letters written to Mrs. Burdick by Pennell, in which he said life was not worth living without her, and that death would not be unwelcome. She knew nothing of a document found in her safety deposit vault bonding Pennell to pay her $25,000 in the event of his being unable to marry her. Although it was among Mrs. Burdick's private papers in the vault, she claimed to have been ignorant of its existence. Mrs. Burdick admitted that Pennell had promised to marry her after her divorce from Burdick, their intention being, she said, Pennell had declared, "to go out west and get a divorce from Mrs. Pennell," after which marriage would be easy. Mr. Burdick declared that the last time she saw Pennell was on Tuesday before the murder. He left her that night in Atlantic City, arriving in Buffalo Wednesday. She was informed of Mr. Burdick's death by a message from Mrs. Hull on the following Friday, and hastened to Buffalo. A brief note of sympathy from Pennell came to the house Saturday. She never heard from him or saw him, she said, between that time and the day he was killed by his automobile plunging into the stone quarry. Mr. Coatesworth showed Mrs. Burdick a letter written from New York to Mr. Burdick by Mrs. Pennell on December 2, 1902. In it Mrs. Pennell asked Mr. Burdick if he was absolutely crazy in taking the burden of pressing the divorce proceedings. She called attention to the fact that Pennell did not value life too high, and intimated that he might commit suicide and take Mrs. Burdick with him. "What did she mean by that?" asked Mr. Coatsworth. "I don't know," replied Mrs. Burdick. In a letter written December 28, 1902, by Mrs. Burdick to Mr. Burdick, she told him she intended to go to Atlantic City. The letter also contained a veiled threat at suicide. She had never talked to Pennell about putting himself out of the way or about committing suicide herself. Cross-examined by Attorney Hartzell, Mrs. Burdick said that Pennell learned at the charity ball that Burdick had secured from her the letters which Pennell had written to her. He seemed much agitated and wanted the letters back. "Did he fear the revelations of a divorce action?" "Yes, very much." "Were your relations with him ever criminal?" "No sir." "Did he ever make any indecent suggestions to you?" "No sir." "He was always a perfect gentleman?" "Yes sir." "Then why was he afraid of the divorce proceedings?" "He was afraid of being humiliated." By the court: "Didn't you know that Mrs. Pennell loved her husband?" "She may have once." "Did you and Mrs. Pennell ever have any conversation on the subject? Didn't she feel that you had wronged her?" Continued on 8th Page. Gone on Before. One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in Richmond for a long time was that of Miss Maggie Bolling, who died in Cumberland Co., Va., Saturday, March 14th, 1903, where she was engaged in teaching. Her illness was only of about two weeks, but the cold contracted was so deep that medical skill failed to do her any good. Her mother, Mrs. Georgie Bolling, and Mrs. Nannie C. Johnson, reached her bedside two days after she was stricken down and cared for and faithfully nursed her until the end came. Her suffering was intense. She professed faith in Christ Thursday morning, March 12th, and sang "Oh, how I love, Jesus" and other beautiful hymns. She also sent messages of love to other members of her family, after which her soul took its flight to God who gave it. Stay from home, among strangers falling in her post of duty—her case was indeed pathetic one! Her life, short short, had been well spent. She had sold a movement of honor in the hearts of the people of that community which time her time cannot enace. The words of praise for her beautiful character and influence exerted, were on every tongue to comfort her grief struck on mother in her sad bereavement. Supt. C. W. Dickerson said she was the best taught they had ever had in that county. The kindness shown by him, Dr. Snead, Mrs. Norris and neighbors both white and colored will ever be fondly remembered and appreciated by her mother. The funeral took place at the First Baptists Church Tuesday afternoon, March 17th. The church was filled with friends of the family. Never have we seen a more beautiful display of floral offerings, two tables besides the casket was covered with lovely designs. The handsome white velvet casket was borne by Messrs. Silas Shackelford, Walter Jones, James Rutledge, Daniel Adams, Rienza Lemus and Charles Richardson, while Messrs. Washington Scott, James Easley, Christopher Foster, James Fravers, Luke Hughes and Willie Wilson were the honorary pall-bearers. Rev. W. T. Johnson preached an able sermon from Psalms 90:6 verse, James 4:14 verse. Rev. S. C. Burrell offered up a fervent prayer. The choir rendered sweet music. The solos "The Land of Beulah" by Madame Cross, and "The Christians Good-night" by Madame C. Hawkins, were especially touching. The congregation sang "Oh, How I Love Jesus." Excelsior Court, L. O. of Calanthe, of which she had been a member six years, accompanied the remains to its last resting place—Sycamore Cemetery. Not now, but in the coming years, It may be in the better land, We'll read the meaning of our tears, And there some time will understand. God knows the way, He hold the key, He guides us with unerring hand; Some time with tearless eyes will see; Yes, there, up there, we'll understand. A Prominent Citizen Gone This community was shocked on last Monday 16th of March, at the death of Mr. Wm. Barcus, one of our best known and highly respected citizen, who was only sick a short time at his home 309 South 5th st. A few days before his death he was taken with pneumonia, and before his wife and daughter could realize the seriousness of his condition he had sunk beyond medical reach, so all efforts to restore him to health failed. The rest of the family were quickly summoned, but arrived after he had departed this life. Mr. Barcus has been a chief cook by profession in many of the hotels of the city since 1868, and was highly respected by all who knew him. His funeral took place from the Bonezer Baptist Church at 3 o'clock Wednesday, March 18th, 1903. The pastor, Rev. A. B. Coleman, was assisted by Revs. R. B. Hardy, J. Clias and R. C. Quarles. He leaves a wife, daughter and four sons to mourn their lost, and a host of relatives and friends. DIED—At the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, Philadelphia, Pa., Saturday, March 21, 1903, Mrs. Delia Clarke, formerly of Richmond, but for many years past an inmate at the above named Home. The funeral took place at the Home Monday, March 23rd, 1903. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Rose Bryant, Mrs. Lucy Jenkins and Mrs. Rhoda Barlow, all of this city, together with a host of relatives and friends to mourn their lost. May she rest in peace. Windsor, N. C., Mar. 21, 1003. Dear Sir: There is a man who signs himself Prof. H. S. Jones, Suffolk, Va., soliciting money for the Bertie Academy of this place. Please insert these words in your paper and sent the bill which I will remit at once: We do not know Prof. H. S. Jones and have never authorized him to solicit aid for the Bertie Academy. Therefore, pay no attention to his solicitations. The New St. Lnake building is nearing completion. Contractor Lawson announces that the Concert Hall will be ready by next May. Personals and Briefs. —Rev. R. Wells, pastor emeritus of the Ebuezer Baptist Church continues indisposed at his residence. —Mrs. Anna Taylor, Worthy Mother of the Bands of Calanthe is as yet confined to her bed, altough she is somewhat improved. —Mrs. America Rutherford, of Tennelle, Ga., is in the city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Denny, 618 N. 3rd St. —Mr. Alex Bridges, of Norfolk, Va., called on us. Mr. Jno. A. Pierce is indisposed at residence, 724 N. 3rd St. —Mrs. Fred G. Gray has made a reputation for himself and all of his customers are praising him. When he finishes a job, it is all right. —Mrs. P. C. Easley is still in the business. She sell pure cream at the most reasonable rates. Remember her and give her your patronage. Send your advertisement to the PLANET. The rates are very reasonable Mrs. Robert Eldridge of No. 24 W. Leigh, St., who has been quite sick for several weeks is improving. It's time to have your clothes cleaned. There's Mr. W. O. Turner who will do the job for you in a way that your best girl cannot tell them from new. Prof. G. W Hayes, President of Virginia Theological Seminary and College, was in the city last Sunday. He reports the work in the most prosperous condition. Rev. Thomas J. Donovan, the well-know priest, was in the city and called on us. He was looking well, although just out of a terrible wreck in North Carolina. We are glad to note that he was uninjured. There is no use talking, Mr. A. C. Booker keeps an up-to-date grocery store and delivers the goods to any section of the city. Prompt paying customers will save money there. Mr. Robert H. Randolph, a resident of New York for fifteen years, called on us. He accompanied the remains of his brother, Mr. Wm. H. Randolph, to this city for burial. We are receiving some very encouraging letters these times. Mr. Milton Turner, of East Radford, Va., sends us $1.50 for subscription to the PLANET, Mr. W. R. Madison, Rice Depot, Va., $1.50 and A. J. Reeves, of Sanford, N. C., $3.00, also Mr. Chas. H. Richardson, Sutherland Va., $1.50. Ringing Words From New Jersey. You are doing a noble and telling work for humanity; and particularly our people. The victories you win are victories for the race. The PLANET is widely read by the best people of Princeton. I most highly commend you for your editorials last week. Your head is level. Wishing you every blessing, I am. Yours very truly. D. S. KLUGH. Brockton, Mass., March 23rd, 1903. The Taunton Eureka Club, K. of P., will be set up in May. C. C. Ed. Simpson of the Progress Lodge. He has done much to build up the Order Y. M. C. A. NOTES Many were out out last Saturday to hear Prof. G. R. Hovey explain the Sunday School Lesson and were helped. The committee work produced many good results last Sunday. The storm did not discourage the men last Sunday, they attended the men's meeting in large numbers, and all took an active part. The interest was certainly manifested when the rain did not stop them. Chairman James H. Roher addressed the boys last Sunday and said many things which were helpful to the boys. Mr. Roher is taking much interest in this department of the work. Women and men are invited to hear the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson Saturday 5 p. m. Boys' meeting at our rooms Sunday 4 p. m. Be on time. At the League Hall, 412 N. 3rd St, Sunday 3:30 p. m., for men only, a mass meeting. Rev. W R. L. Smith, pastor of the Second Baptist Church (white), will deliver a special address. Subject: A good Soldier for Jesus Christ. Special solis will be rendered by Mrs. S. Alice Kemp Burrell and Mr. Christopher Jackson, accompanied by Mrs. Lena Vangn杰克. For men only. Seats are free. Be on time. Nothing beats finding the other man. This has been proven by the fellows who are bringing in strangers. Keep at it, men. WANTED—A young woman to cook and clean for small family: Room on lot. Apply with reference at 903½ W. Grace St. Week ending March 20th, 1903. Sixth Grammar—Irma Brown, Warner Banian. Fifth Grammar—Edward Stanton, Elizabeth Mitchell. Fourth Grammar—Elizabeth Anderson, Robert Walker, Leroy Jones. Third Grammar—Joseph Burruss. Second Grammar—Millard Scott; Gertrude Harris, Louise Young. First Grammar—Susie Williams, Zoie Washington, Martin Page, Pearl Brown, Alberta Lockett, Maria Brown, Flora Jackson, Jno. Lancaster, Bolden Orump. Eighth Primary—Emmett Coleman Ernest Edwards, Annie Holland, Lily Jones, Vivian Kemp, Beulah Thomas. Seventh Primary—Ruby Macklin, Mary Francis, James Rosa, Rosa Perkins, Lillian West, Julia Pemberton, Flora Anderson. Sixth Primary—Fannie Braxton, Mabel Grammar, Alma Hamm, Gertrude Walbarrow, Bessie Wells, Zipporah Yearman, Virginia Willis, Blanche Eddleton, Lula Fox, Morris Tyler, Charles Davis, Joseph Pernell, Eva Thomas, William Mankin, Agatha London, Pearl Payne. Fifth Primary—Geo Carrington, Ennest Branch, Wm. H. Davis, Louise Duncan, Celeste Henderson, Ruby Johnson, Lenora Kenny, Mattie Thomas, Susie Wafer. Fourth Primary, No. 34—Maria Brooks, Rosa Wingfield, Gertrude Ellett, Annie White, Emma Moody, Mattie Dixon. Fourth Primary, No. 35—Roland Ellett, Asa Lipscomb, Mildred Gardner, Lillie Hill, Charlotte Smith, Doris Young, Ida Hargrave, Maggie Hamm. Third Primary, No. 36—Effie Caskie, Elizabeth Graves, Cora Smith, Maria Nash, Chestine Willimas, Jno. Hargrave, Cabel Hill, Oscar Brown, Eddie Watkins. Third Primary. No. 87—Samuey Gaines, Cora Eldridge, Matilda Harris, Gracie Sutton, Victoria Williams, Eli Anderson, Curtis James, John Willis, Ernest Venable, Percy Coles, Ben Hartwell, Arthur Stamps, Charlie Hunt. Second Primary. No. 38—John Grey Leon Addington, Arthur Chaffin, Leon Cooke, Wm. Gregory, Russell Carr, Edward Jenkins, Elisha Munford, Henry Ouerton, John Russell, Robert Starke, Lonnie Williams, Algie Williams, Gladys Hill, Mamie Harris, Mary Kinney, Rebecca Mankins, Lacy Overton, Coleine Robinson, Blanche Smith. First Primary. No 39—Alex Coles, Rogers Jones, Edward Carter, Wm. Jones, Albert Lambert, Junius Mathews, Milton Shelton, Julius Williams, Fred Williams, James Williams, Agatha Armistead, Mary Lon Banks, Bessie Brown, Irene Daniel, Ardela Eddleton, Mattie Jefferson, Bessie Jones, Sarah Johnson, Clara Johnson, Ethel King, Ruth Moody, Gertrude Payne, Lila White. Second Primary, No. 40—Alex Dandridge, Thomas Henderson, Milton Hepburn, Reuben Hicks, Charles Mann, Jones Williams, Cecil Young, Bessie Bell, Roberta Brooks, Mabel Dandridge, Leola Jones, Clara Lewis, Lily Scott, Ruth Woodson. First Primary, No 41—Willie Anthony, Arthur Braxton, Eddie Harding, Walter Holmes, Joseph Henderson, Isaiah James, Henry Link, Harrison Lee, Sils Lewis, Edgar Mann, Timothy Morris, Walter Palmer, Lewis Williams, Lilian Christian, Ethel Kenny, Mamie Hargrave, Flossie Palmer Mamie Benzo, Jennie Winston, Eleanor Taylor, Ruth Williams. Mr. Editor: I am more than proud to know that we have such grand and noble sons in our race as the editor of the PLANET, who always battles for simple justice between man and man. Please find enclosed $3.00 to pay for my last year's subscription to the PLANET and also next year's. $8.40 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. WANTED.—A Sober, Industrious and Reliable Pharmacist. Apply to Geo. W. Rison, 119 Market St., Danville, Va. Messrs Sydnor and Hundley have a fine large stock of the latest desins in furniture. Their courteous treatment of all customers have won many friends. Headquarters of the FIRST BRIGADE, UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, N. A., S. A., E., A., A., and A. RICHMOND, VA., March, 25th 1903. Order No. 32, Eureka, No. 1, Planet Co., No. 8, and Blooming Lily Company No. 11, together with the officers of the First Brigade and First Regimental Staffs are ordered to assemble at the Pythian Castle Hall, No. 511 N. Third St., Sunday afternoon April 5th, 1908 at 2:30 o'clock sharp in full dress uniform to attend the anniversary exercises at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. By order of JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Brigadier General Commanding. JOHN R. CHILES, Assistant Adjutant General. Office of the GRAND LODGE OF VIR- GINIA, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. March, 25th, 1903. To the Subordinate Lodges of Richmond: GREETING: Pursuant to the proclamation of the Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks, you are hereby directed to assemble at the Castle Hall, 511 N. Third St., Sunday, April 5th, 1903 at 2 P. M. wearing the regalia of the Order for the purpose of attending the anniversary exercises to be held at the Ebenczer Baptist Church. Given under my hand and seal this 25th day of March, 1903. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Grand Chancellor. THOMAS M. CRUMP, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. Office of the GRAND COURT, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF CALANTHE. RICHMOND, VA., March 25th, 1903. To the Subordinate Courts of Richmond, GREETING: You are invited to attend the anniversary exercises of the Knights of Pythias, to be held Sunday, April 5th, 1903 at 3 P. M., at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The members will meet in the lecture room of the church at 2:30 P. M. sharp and wear the regalia of the order. Given under my hand and seal this MARIETTA L. CHILES, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds. $150.00 Endowment Paid Norfolk, Va., March 18th, 1903. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00). in payment of the death claim of Sir Marcellus Poole who was a member of Empire Lodge, No. 37, K. of P., N.A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. Witnesses:— J. E. COLE, J. W. GRAMBY. $100.00 Endowment Paid. Norfolk, Va., March, 1903. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sister Annie Taylor, who was a member of Myrtle Court, No. 106 Independent Order of Calanthe. MAGGIE ELLIOTT, EMMA CHERRY, E. M. THROUGHGOOD, MARY GAY. Missionary Day. Sunday March 29th, 1903.—Will be missionary day at the Leigh St. M. E. Church. Preaching in the morning and night by the pastor Rev. W. A. C. Hughes; and at 3:30 P. M., Rev. D. Webster Davis will preach. All friends of the church are cordially invited to attend one of the services. Union Mercantile and Manufacturing Association will hold it's public meeting, Robert H. Stokes, President, at Sts. Luke's Hall, St. James and Baker St., Monday evening at 8 o'clock, March, 30th, 1903. All are invited This association is for the betterment of the Negro race. To carry on mercantile business we need the business among our people. We can have business with your assistance and employ our girls and boys just the same as other races have done. Rev. W. E. Partee will address the meeting. —The Richmond Hospital has opened for business and the patients their give the institution a recommendation which speaks well for a beginner. —Mr. S. W. Robinson has always believed in the fact that the best bitters is a benefit to the health and sida digestion. He doesn't keep a drug-store, but you can get your spirits there. HONOR ROLL. VALLEY SCHOOL. Third Grammar—Joseph Burruss Sends Congratulations. Forks of Buffalo, Amherst Co., Va., March 19th, 1903. UHAS, PRESTON Gen. Delivered Paividence, R. L. THE PLANET SATURDAY.....MARCH 28 1903 THE CAUTIOUS PIGEONS. They Knew Just When They Had Enough And Then Went Home with Their Jags. "Speaking of pigeons and the queer anties they sometimes play reminds me of a funny thing that happened to a well-known fancier in this city," said a man who lives uptown to a New Orleans Times-Democrat reporter, "and I may say, right here that the man who doesn't believe the pigeon is aunning member when it comes to the business of regulating its own affairs is very much mistaken. "The man in question had a few birds in his flock he wanted to get rid of. He could not get close enough to SOON ANOTHER FOLLOWED put his hands on them, so he resorted to a little expedient to catch the wily members. He got a lot of rice and soaked it in whisky. By getting them to eat a lot of this whisky-soaked stuff he thought he would make them drunk, and then it would be an easy matter to catch them. He thought they would eat until they were drunk and then keel over in the yard, so he would have nothing to do but pick them up. He shelled out enough rice to make a drove of hogs drunk, and he began to think his little experiment was going to prove a failure. The pigeons did not fail to show the effects of the whisky. They were decidedly boozy, and seemed to be having a deal of fun out of the game. They would hop around on the ground quite merily, and would now and then take a little whirl up in the air just for the fun of the thing. Directly one of the pigeons flew up to the little house in the rear of the yard. Soon another followed. This thing kept up until the last one of the birds had flown into the pigeon house. There was a noisy clatter in the house which had been taken charge of by the birds for awhile, and then suddenly the noise died out. The pigeons all went to sleep and did not venture out until they had slept their jag off. "The little expedient had proved a failure, and up to this good day the man has never been able to get rid of the bad lot of pigeons, and the chances are that he will not get rid of them until he shoots them." SOFT PLACE TO KNEEL Stranger in a New York Church Manages to Get Even with Inhospitable Neighbors. "Taiking about the crush on the street cars," said a man who came out of a Fifth avenue church to a New York Sun reporter last Sunday, "there ought to be a state board of church commissioners to get after some church crushers. "There are people, and I am sorry to say they are women, who are not DIDN'T EVEN THANK HIM satisfied with occupying a whole pew, but they want some of the pew adjoining. I was shown to a sitting in this church to-day, and there was just room enough for me to squeeze in. The only vacant spot was next to the partition of the adjoining pew, and that was not vacant when I reached it. "The women who occupied the pew adjoining had piled their muffs, wraps and umbrellas on the end of the pew into which I was shown. I waited for them to remove their belongings, but they were about as busily engaged in reading their prayer books at the time as some men are with their newspapers on a Ninth avenue elevated express train in the morning. "As they made no move to accommodate me I just dumped their traps on the floor, and when I knelt I had a soft place for my knees. After the service politely handed the women their etc., and they didn't even than they ju* glared at me." The Faral Blow THE name of Castlereagh is one of the prelude in the annals of English history, yet there is a tragic chapter, and a closing chapter, too, wherein we have depicted the fact that the passions, and the results to which they lead, are confined to no single class of social life, but are common to high and low alike. In his old age the proud Lord Castlereagh espoused a beautiful lady, young enough to be his daughter, and whose extreme loveliness of person was the theme of her day. Though proud of this extraordinary attractiveness, and himself fully acknowledging its power over the eye and the heart, yet it was destined to be a source of endless disquiet and misery to the proud old noble. He could not but realize within himself the great incongruity of their union, and this soon inspired him with doubts and suspicions. The fact that these were of the most unjust character mattered not to him. The "fine mad devil" of jealousy reigned in his breast, and no reason could excercise the fiend. He felt ashamed of this, for he realized that no passion is more base or seeks more to hide itself. It is so ignominious that we blush to acknowledge it even to ourselves—a passion which must be either strangled in its birth, or it will soon assume such strength and proportions as to be even too powerful for truth itself. Lord Castlereagh thought it impossible that he could fix the attention and affection of his wife, and equally impossible that she could remain insensible to the attentions of younger men, so he set himself the unwelcome task of watching her. Lady Castlereagh was a person of lofty character, great pride of birth, and, above all, incapable of premeditated wrong or falsehood. But she found her position to be a very trying one, for she could not be blind to the jealousy of her husband. Conscious, however, of not meriting his disapproval in the sightest degree, she maintained the even tenor of her life, trying to ignore the weakness of her husband's character. Such beauty could not remain unrecognized. That was not to be expected, but, beyond the point of true respect, no admirer ever paid homage to her ladyship. Among the personal friends of both herself and her husband was the duke of Cambridge, whose admiration, always open and respectful for Lady Castlereagh, was yet entirely undisgrised, as it was tainted by no sentiment which rendered HIS FURY KNEW NO BOUNDS. secrecy necessary. The acquaintance existing between them, however, was a source of intense disquiet to the husband, and he went so far as to forbid her to receive him at all. This was an absurd prohibition, which it was quite impossible for her to obey, no less on her husband's account than on that of her own sense of propriety. One evening Lord Castlereagh, on entering his wife's salon, felt convinced that she had not been entirely alone, and asked her in a most excited and angry manner if she had received any visitor. For a moment, so terrified was the lady at his violent manner and the suddenness of the demand, that she forgot the native truthfulness of her character, and resorted to falsehood. It was a terrible mistake, for she had done nothing wrong. The lie was a fatal one. "You say there has been no one here?" he reiterated, with his face flushed in anger. "No one, my lord." "It is false!" he replied. "My lord!" "I say it is false, as false as your own dark heart," he replied, hoarsely "My lord!" she could only say, trembling. "What is that?" he asked, as he pointed to a riding-whip lying upon the couch. "A—a—" she hesitated. "Enough; you need not add to the lie," he said, bitterly, as he took up the whip and examined it. The lady stood with downcast eyes. "Do you know these arms?" he asked, pointing to the golden ornament on the handle. "Yes." "Whose house do they represent?" he continued, though he knew very well. "That of the duke of Cambridge." It was enough. His fury knew no bounds. He seized the riding-whip and gave his wife a blow across her shoulder with it; here his anger halted. The blow was really nothing in its physical effects, but it was fatal morally. Both Often the Case. "The skeleton in some family closets," remarked the Observer of Events and Things, "is an empty demijohn."—Yonkers Statesman. It May Come to This. Mr. Wedley—My dear, will you be the defendant in a divorce suit? Mrs. Wedley—Oh, John; this is so sudden—Cincinnati Enquirer THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. wife and husband were surprised. It was the passionate act of a single instant, and as quickly regretted. Lord Castlereagh was ashamed of the manner in which he had given way to his maddening jealousy. It was the hand of a ruffian which had been lifted against the wife—it was the hand of the gentleman that now opened and dropped that tiny instrument upon the floor. "You struck me!" said his wife. "I did," he replied, with half-averted face. "Good-day, my lord!" she said, leaving the room. He bowed his head thoughtfully, but did not answer her, and stood there until a servant came to announce his carriage, which had been ordered some time before. Lord Castlereagh drove at once to the Parliament house, and, as usual, took his seat, though several of his friends observed that he seemed quite absorbed and absent in manner. He did not appear to notice what was going on about him, and failed to respond even to remarks which were addressed to him by passing friends. A violent invective launched against the ministry by one of the opposite members, found him, who was usually so prompt and fiery in debate, now silent and motionless. “What is the matter?” asked one. “His lordship is ill!” said another. “他 would otherwise never let such remarks by the opposition pass unanswered,” said a third. “He must be ill,” said the first speaker. He sat thus absorbed all through the debate, and made no sign of having heard a word of it. From the Parliament house he went to the royal levee, and there the strangeness of his conduct was also the cause of general remark, the cause being attributed to ill health. His wife, who, under ordinary circumstances would have met him there, did not appear on this particular occasion, which was also the cause of particular remark, as Lady Castleleagh was a great favorite among the courtiers, and the first of the royal guests, when present. Her brilliant and elegant person was ever the center of an admiring circle. Her absence, therefore, taken in connection with the singular taciturnity of his lordship, gave rise to some gossip, in which there was just a possible suggestion of the truth, though not in its worst form. A possible fit of jealousy was surmised, but its serious character was divined by no one, nor would anyone have dared to address him upon so delicate a matter. Lord Castlereagh did not remain long among the gay throng. Every note of music and every echo of gay laughter jarred upon his sensitive nerves with terrible discord. Excusing himself in due form to the hostess of the occasion, he took an early leave of the assembly halls. Returning home, he sought the retirement of his private room, where his attendants heard him walking restlessly for an hour or more, until finally the door was locked on the inside, a signal which the servants construed to be a dismissal from further attendance. Here the old lord was found on the following morning, dead! His reason had become disordered by the bitter sense of remorse for his ungentlemanly action toward his wife. That blow, though it fell but lightly upon her person, was a fatal one to him. He had taken a penknife, opened his jugular vein, and bled to death. A sad termination of an eventful life—N. Y. Weekly. LOOKING BEYOND. Am I growing old when my heart can wake To the joy of a perfect day? Can happily laugh as the white clouds break. And scatter and float away? Not growing old—oh no! oh no! But nearing the time when the gleam and the glow Of an endless day will illumine me so That youth shall be mine alway. Am I growing old when the song of a bird Can thrill me with tremulous joy. Can wake in my heart a music not heard By others, which naught can destroy? Not growing old, but nearing the bound Of a wonderful land, where the echoing Of the soul of all music forever is found, And happiness knows no alloy. Am I growing old when the dews can weave A spell to dazzle my sight. And charm my heart till they thrill and leave In my breast a dream of delight? Not growing old, but nearing the shore Where friends, now parted, shall part no more, When a Light that is radeless shall cover me 'o'er The it leaves no shadow of night. -Mrs. Mayey Anderson Hawkins, in Christian Work. Weird Electrical Feat. To talk through a human body—or a row of human bodies, for the matter of that—is one of the weirdest of the electrician's feats. If a telephone wire be severed and the two ends be held by a person, one in each hand, but far apart, it is quite possible for two individuals to carry on a conversation through the body of a medium as readily and as distinctly as if the line had been properly connected. The Remarkable Thing About It. There is a man in a Russian hospital who has papers to show that he is 200 years old. His age isn't as remarkable, however, says the Chicago Record-Herald, as the fact that he doesn't claim to have smoked tobacco and guzzled whisky all his life. Very Unfeminine. "Ethel is such a manly sort of girl!" "Oh, very. Why, when a burglar got into her house last week she crawled under the bed instead of tackling him." —Judge. Locating a Date She—When did you begin to lose your hair, John? Three Styles of the Low Coiffure THE HAIR OF THE WOMEN Model of the Spring Tailor-Made Flower Hats to be a Spring Vogue DAME FASHION decrees styles in coiffures quite as much as she regulates styles in gowns. In fact, it is now considered necessary to study the effect of the coiffure with each gown. Many a beautiful garment has been spoiled from an artistic standpoint because of a lack of harmony in the way of dressing the hair. Three different styles of the low coiffure, now so popular in Paris, are shown above, and while alike in general effect, are suited to entirely dif- MUCH of New York's wealth is going, or more properly speaking, should be said to have gone, southward. And every train that has carried these fortunate mortals to the land of sunshine and flowers has carried also great trunks filled to overflowing with fashionable wardrobes, the gowns of which depict the coming spring fashions. If one could but get the opportunity to glance through these several wardrobes one might easily arrive at a conclusion as to what will be worn when the cold of winter gives place to the balmy breezes of spring, but unfortunately they are not often displayed for the benefit of the public until they are worn in the southland, where the fashion writers, like many another unfortunate sister, seldom goes. It was my privilege, however, to get a glimpse of one of the tailor gowns designed for the south before it had left the hands of the maker, and he assured me that it was built along the most approved lines for spring wear. It is with this assurance that I present both a description and a picture of the gown in question. In the making is introduced the very newest form of the plaited skirt where the cleverly graduated fulness at the sides and back is combined with a plain panel front where a gracefully tapering design is embroidered in brown and gold braid on fine gold cloth. Very novel, too, is the arrangement of the plaited bolero, with its braided yoke collar, and a vest of white cloth embroidered to match, while the sleeves combine the bell shape and the close blouse Flower Hats to be IFTH AVENUE in New York is a veritable flower show. It is the season of display of the spring hats, and spring hats spell flowers. Two or three weeks ago the prediction for Easter hats was for a predominance of furs, with flowers in second place, and to a certain extent the prediction holds good for the ultra fashionables, but for the necessarily practical woman to whom an Easter hat must also be a spring hat flowers are the thing, and that the majority of the world is practical is proven by the flower display of Fifth avenue. The hats that are not gay with flowers are dainty enough and bright enough to be in it with the spring motif. Altogether, those millinery windows are exhilarating even when Passed with Honors. Examining Medical Professor—Now, sir, tell me how you would treat a case of typhoid fever Student—Well, sir, I should first—I should first—I— E. M. P (impatinetly)—Yes, yes; go on Student (selzed with brilliant idea)—I should first call you in for consultation.—Tit-Bits. ferent types of forms and faces, as well as to different types of gowns. well as to different types of gowns. One of the newest id-as is to dress the hair in a series of graceful puffs, allowing the last one to fall well over the neck. Another effective low dressing shows a group of two puffs finished with a low coil on the neck. Still another artistic coiffure is the loose coil arranged low on the neck, with the hair brushed back in a soft poudomad in front and then arranged in undulated waves at either side. cuff in a very clever and quite a new way. Altogether the costume is of such distinctive smartness, that even if there is no visit to the south in pleasant prospect, you are likely to decide upon it as the model for a new spring tailor-made. e a Spring Vogue one is without money—and the *creations* are, by no means, without voice dons are by no means without price. Flower hats are always the conspicuous features of early spring millinery; but this year prophets are foretelling a veritable lot of flowers in hatdom, and the early showing seems to bear out the prophecy. The flower hats are in shape slightly different from those in vogue last season, though necessarily reminiscent, as any moderate-sized flower hat must be. Several varieties are shown in the above group, and from these it should be possible to select something becoming and suitable, but undoubtedly your milliner will be able to show you many more than it is possible to give within the space allotted to me. ELLEN OSMONDE. Cold and Calculating.; She hesitated and asked for a little time for consultation. "Why, certainly," he said. "There is no hurry about this matter. If you desire to consult your parents—" "Don't you believe it for a moment," she interrupted firmly. "I want to consult Bradstreets." And he threw up the sponge and went out into the night.—N. Y. Herald. ALL WOUNDS HEALED Jury Paid Costs of a 'Hoss Case' in York State. Their Generous Action Pleased Both Plaintiff and Defendant and Peace Reigns Supreme in Ogden Town. A correspondent of the New York Tribune writes from Ogden, N. Y., that when Dodson & Fogg made their arrangements with Mrs. Bardell about the breach of promise case, in which they were to charge nothing at all for the costs unless they got them out of Mr. Pickwick, Dickens knew nothing of Ogden, and the amenities of justice as served up in that region were hidden in obscurity. There the costs are not extracted from the defendant or from the plaintiff. When both are well-known and popular members of the community their finer feelings are not annoyed that way. The jury chips in and pays the court's fees and expenses. While this is not established as an unvarying precedent, it has come to be the custom, especially in "hoss eases." The other day Jabez Pierce, known in western New York as "Pierce, of Monroe," and not unversed in the finer points of politics as played in these wilds, was called upon to face a justice of the peace and a jury of his peers in just such a litigation as was suggested above in the term "hoss case." When Jabez is not breaking in voters he is curbing the high-spirited and fractions colt. Walter Bickford, of Ogden, was the plaintiff. He, too, is a man of prominence, and a fancier of the frisky foal. Mr. Bickford made aidfavit that last spring he handed over a valuable young horse to Mr. Pierce to be licked into shape for something while on the track. Mr. Pierce took him in hand, and by the time of the Brockport fair he had him trained down so smoothly that he was offered $250 for him, spot cash. Instead of selling him, Mr. Bickford said that Mr. Pierce held the horse back and lost the chance, finally letting the colt go for a paltry $175. The HELD UP THE CONSTABLE. damages were set at $75, the differ- between what Mr. Pierce might have got and what he really did get. Mr. Pierce, on the other hand, de- clared that the reason why he did not let the colg for $250 was because he expected to get more, but would have closed the deal had not Mr. Blickford been too sick at the time to be conferred with. Judge Colby was the court before whom this nice question was discussed. Six good men and true were summoned as a jury to weigh the evidence. After listening critically, the panel withdrew as usual to the coal cellar to reach a conclusion. Coal cellars are exceedingly cold during blizzard weather, and the jury almost immediately brought in a verdict of no cause of action. This naturally surprised the plaintiff, Bickford, who had known every member of the jury from childhood. The defendant was elated, but in a generous mood. When it came time to tax the costs, the foreman of the jury arose and said: "May it please your honor, the members of this here jury feel that in finding, as they have done in this case, they were actuated by a calm and dispassionate consideration of the facts. Justice, they feel, must not be trifled with under no circumstances. Nevertheless, knowing and respecting both parties as we do, we feel that all here present should leave this bar of justice without no hard feelings laid up against nobody. Conscientiously, this jury has decided to chip in half a dollar apiece toward paying the court's costs." This generous offer so warmed the hearts of the spectators that the fund was soon made up, with the exception of 60 cents, but this dilemma was safely solved by holding up a constable who had been paid in advance for serving the papers. The trial was then declared off. Scattered Husband's Ashes. In accordance with a promise to her husband before his death, Mrs. Robert Long, of Lindhurst, N. J., scattered from the deck of a tugboat over the waters of the Narrows the ashes of her husband's body, which had been cremated, repeating, as her husband had asked her to do: "O'er the blue sea; 'oer the blue sea." Parson Drives a Dog Team. Rev. Jacob Kurtz recently caused a sensation in Pennsylvania by driving from Chambersburg to York, 53 miles, in a small cart which was drawn by two large dogs. The dogs did not seem to mind it, and the person evidently enjoyed it, for he made almost as good time as he could have made with a horse. Recuperating. One day little four-year-old Cora was trying to stand on her head. Her mother asked her what she was doing. She answered: "It's standing on my head to rest my feet." - Boston Herald. Mr. Bixby Grows Sarcastic. Mrs. Bixby - It takes a good milliner to make a hat become a woman. Bixby - I should think it would take a magician - Town Topics. Mother—Do you mean to tell me that your husband is out half the time until after midnight? Daughter—More than half. "And you never scold?" "Never." "I am amazed." "You forget that my husband is a poet." "What of that, pray?" "When he comes home early, he always insists on reading his poems to me."—N. Y. Weekly. Mrs. Biffery Biff—You should be happy. You have such a kind husband. Mrs. Quittem—Yes; I like him very much now, and we are getting along splendidly since we don't live together.—Chicago Journal. A Suspicion of the Idle. I don't know much geometry. But do I will declare: Do you always hangin' round? Is sedom in the square. —Washington Star. Kind Old Gentleman—Little boy, do you smoke cigarettes? Little Boy—No, sir; but I kin give yer a chew.—Chicago Journal. Husband—Darling, I believe that I am failing. Wife (in alarm)—Gracious! How often I have warned you, George, against your foolish speculations! Husband. I don't mean in business, dear; I mean I'm falling in health. Wife (relieved)—Oh, is that all?—Tit-Bits. in the Essays. "Can't I sell you an encyclopedia?" asks the affable agent of the short-haired woman who meets him at the door. "I believe not," she answers, slowly closing the door; "I believe not. I am president of our culture club, and I have heard all there is in all the encyclopedias several times over."—Judge Uttarly Honelars He—Suppose I should ask your father if I could marry you? Do you think I would stand any chance? She—No; your case would be hopeless. He—Do you think he would really say no? She—Not that; but it to me—Tit-Bits. Thinks It a Grave Mistake. "I don't care what these scientists say about it," said the old-fashioned man. "I am for the good old ways of my fathers, and when I have passed from this scene of strife, I hope to be buried beside them, where the daisies and the buttercups can blossom in the green grass above me. As for cremation, I consider it a burning shame."—N. Y. Herald. A Green-Room Joke. "He got the stage fright." "He! How?" "Married the homeliest girl in the company."—Town Topics. 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 Furniture and save time and money. Passenger elevator. Sydnor & Hundley, 709-11-13 E. Broad St. 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 Five-Cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, 60 cents, contains a supply for age. A CLEW BY WIRE OR AN INTERRUPTED CURRENT BY HOWARD M. YOST. [Copyright, 1896, by J. B. Lippincott Co.] CHAPTER I - Nielson Conway, suspected of a Philadelphia bank robbery, reaches Sidington on his way to the old Nelson Hutchison in the Hutchison house, him to his boyhood house and recognizes in Jake's wife Sarah, a servant 15 years before to his grandfather Nelson. He is invited in a Philadelphia Conway, paying teller in a Philadelphia savings bank, was invited to the home of Florence Morley to a party. Knowing this would be a bad thing, he returning to bank next morning as usual he arranges with Horace Jackson—a fellow employee—to be on hand when the clockwork should release morning Conway, discovering the cash reserve of $400,000 missing. CHAPTER III—Conway is accused of theft, but Mr. Moryle, a trustee, proves an alibi. Conway is however removing the general suspicion. CHAPTER IV—Perry expresses his confidence in Conway, but says officially he is not the victim. Conway wargins his position. Mr. Moryle also believes in Conway's innocence, but because of public distrust exacts a promise to help Conway between Conway and Florence Morley be discontinued until Conway proves his innocence. CHAPTER V—Florence shortly after this wavetable, Conway continues respect and trust in the old Nelsons, so long deserted, Conway bears strange noises; sees a ghostly figure in the moonlight and trusts that the old Nelsonsition of himself. Unearthly voices are heard even after daylight comes speaking in disjointed unmeaning phrases. Conway learns that Conway Styler Morley and his daughter have a summer residence in near neighborhood. CHAPTER VI—Discovery is made that Conway has been walled up. Florence drives by with her father sees Conway, but offers no salutation. Jackson has frequently been com- mon city and sometimes calls on the Morley. CHAPTER VII—Conway sees Sontagt, his agent. He knows nothing of walling up his house, and noises with the sealed doorways, lights and noises with the sealed doorways. CHAPTER VIII—Meeting between Florence and Conway results in promises to harry, but up to accusing Conway, he been refused, but up to accusing Conway, being a compact had been made that she would marry Jackson in case theft could be committed. CHAPTER IX—Again mysterious noises are heard at night, and Conway spends many restless hours trying in vain to locate them, and pistol shot from the room below. Conway is then forced to walk through the floor to gain access to the barred-up cellar, and in the morning proceeds to the purpose. CHAPTER X—Skinner discovers that stones used in walling up wallows correspond to those of ruined schoolhouse near where Jackson has taken a place. The stones are paring notes with Conway traces them to a telephone arrangement, and an important conversation is put together from the descriptions Conway learns that Hunter, station agent at Sidlington, is an alias for Skinner. CHAPTER XI—Conway witnessed meetings with Hunter, Conway learns that Hunter, station agent at Sidlington, is an alias for Skinner. CHAPTER XII—Conway approaches house; Conway rides up from opposite directions, earnestly and ride back their respective ways. Skinner approaches house; Conway addresses as Skinner direct, but wonders Conway and disappears. Miss Morley saves she is locked Jackson to secure a detective to work on Conway's case, and she is dead. C P T E R X I I Mr. Morley came down the path from the house. At first he did not see us, and Florence called, which caused him to turn and approach. As he drew near his glance rested on me. Then he scanned his daughter's face anxiously. His face grew white, and a drawn expression came over it; he otterted in his walk, and seemed to keep upright by an effort of will. "Child, why have you tears in your eyes?" he asked, in low, husky tones. Then, without pausing for answer, he went on: "Retire into the house, daughter. I wish to speak to Mr. Conway. Change your habit if you wish. I do not think I will be able to ride with you this morning." "Oh, father, you are ill!" Florence exclaimed, in deep concern. "What is it? Do come with me into the house and let me do something for you." In a loving way which was all her own she drew his arm through hers. The parent glanced down at the beautiful upturned face with solicitous love shining upon it, and his face lost some of its haggardness. He smiled and replied: "I am not ill, Florence; only a trifle worried. Do as I requested, please." In obedience she slowly withdrew, sending back to me an appealing glance. When she had gone I turned my gaze upon the father. There was no wonder that Florence had expressed concern for her parent. Even the momentary glimpse I had caught of him on the morning after my arrival showed me a change. And now that a closer inspection was possible, the difference between the Mr. Morley of a year ago and the man now standing before me was startlingly apparent. He certainly looked like a sick man. "You had better sit down, sir." I said, in commiseration for his weakness. Mr. Morley sank down upon a rustic seat and I remained standing before him, awaiting his words with emotions alternating between hope and fear. "I—I have lost somewhat of late—business reverses," he murmured. Then, suddenly fixing his eyes on my face in a searching glance, he said: "My daughter was weeping. What was the reason? What did you say to her to cause her tears?" "It was her own tender heart that caused her to weep," I replied, after a pause, during which I considered what answer I should make. For it did not seem right to add any fresh trouble to the already overburdened man. He regarded me with a questioning look, and I added: "She was sorry, sr., that my innocence has not been established. This was partly the cause for her tears. I am deeply grateful for her tender sympathy." "Oh!." The hard lines of his face relaxed; he drew a long breath. "She thinks very highly of you, Conway." "Your words give me the keenest pleasure, Mr. Morley, and offer me an opportunity to lay before you a subject which may prove unpleasant," I said, eagerly. Mr. Morley started; then a tremor ran over him. What was the matter with the man that he seemed to take alarm, first at my presence and now at my words? If he was so bound up in his daughter that he was fearful of having her leave him, even to marry the man she loved, there seemed small hope of obtaining his consent. In the fear that I should lose my love, after all, I poured out my earnest words. "Mr. Morley, I want Florence to be my wife. There is no use mincing matters; the simple fact is, I must have her. She loves me, and my love for her is part of life itself. Will you not give your consent?" To my disappointment he dodged the question altogether. "Why are you here?" he asked. "Here?" "Yes. Why did you come to Nelsonville." "To find rest and quiet and peace; to escape people's cruel tongues." I exclaimed impatiently. "I give you my word of honor, sir." I went on, thinking I divined what his thought was. "I knew nothing of your living in Nelsonville. No idea was farther from my mind than that I should meet Florence here. But I cannot help telling you how my meeting her has lightened the burden of the past year, how her love makes my life appear bright before me, and shine even through the cloud which still rests upon my honor. You, of course, can withhold your consent, but, I tell you openly, I shall in that case do my utmost to persuade her to marry me against your wish." I was startled by my boldness in speaking as I did, but the words were out, and I would not have recaused them if I could. "Florence would not marry without my consent," Mr. Morley remarked, with the trace of a smile. "Ah, sir, I know that well. We can wait until my innocence is proved. But it would be most cruel to us both should you withhold your consent." "You are still sanguine, then, of your innocence being established?" "Most assuredly, sir." "Why an anxious look should appear on his face I could not tell then. I know the many sudden changes of expression which came over him during the conversation caused me considerable surprise at the time. "I have not kept track of that affair," he began feebly, "having been fully occupied with my own concerns. have there been any new development. Plus, any discoveries upon which you base hope." "An innocent man cannot be made to suffer forever, according to all laws of truth and justice. I firmly believe my name will be cleared, perhaps sooner than expected." "Then your hopes are based on mere sentiment, and not on any discovery bearing on the case?" Mr. Morley asked. "Mostly on the idea that truth will eventually prevail," I replied, epigrammatically. "A most unstable anchorage nowadays. Facts and proofs are what the practical world demands. So, then, you ask me to rescind my request made of you a year ago, notwithstanding the fact that the conditions remain the same. You have broken your promise to me; how then am I to know that your protestations of love for my daughter are sincere?" I stared at the man in astonishment, for his words were delivered in a cold, matter-of-fact manner, and, if there had been any reason for it, I should have thought there was a tsumphant ring in the tones of his voice. The idea that Horace Jackson had actually succeeded in persuading the father that I was the guilty one in reference to the bank robbery flashed across my mind. I knew, too, that, deep and sincerse as Florence's love was for me, she would never be my wife against her father's wish. In bitterness of heart I broke out in a volume of words, urged on to earnestness by the fear that my darling would be lost to me: "Good God, sir! You love your daughter; you love her tenderly. Your devotion to her has been a synonym of fatherly love; everyone has spoken of it that knew you. Then how in heaven's name can you endanger her happiness in life by persuading her to marry a man she cannot love—one whom she detests, the very sight of whom is abhorrent to her? Oh, sir, she is young and has a lifetime of happiness or misery before her, whichever you may choose to make it. You are—pardon me for saying it—you are a breaking man." Mr. Morley sprang from his seat at these words, and stood erect, confronting me with a glare of angry resentment in his eyes. But I went on. Nothing could have stopped me then. "It is true, sir; the signs of ill-health are upon you. That was one cause, the change in you, which brought the tears to your daughter's eyes just now." His haughty manner subsided, went down suddenly. He sank upon the seat, covering his face in his hands, and groaned. I could not help pitying him, neither could I resist taking advantage of this change. "I entreat you, sir, to ask Florence to speak out to you from her heart. If she exhibits the slightest compunction at the thought of being my wife, I solemnly promise never to intrude on your notice again—to withdraw from your life and hers as completely as though I had never lived. Think, Mr. Morley, if anything should happen to you—" "Happen to me!" he broke "in, with hoarse tones. "Why, yes; people die, you know." sometimes luddenly," I faltered, too much astonished at the terrified look which came over his face to choose my words. But my amazement changed to alarm at the effect of the last remark. Mr. Morley's face became ghastly; his under jaw dropped, and his hands worked convulsively. His lips moved, too, but no sound came from them. Thoroughly frightened, I stood and watched him, then started with the intention of summoning aid. But he detained me by a gesture. Finally, after a painful struggle, speech came to him. found administering potions to millionaires. Florence anxiously listened to his words of advice, and then withdrew. I had some hope of speaking to her, but she only bestowed on me a sad, sweet smile, which told of her love for me as well as her anxiety for the father, and with that I had to be content. As the doctor was returning immediately to Twineburgh, I proposed to accompany him. He expressed his pleasure in having a companion, and I climbed into the carriage beside him. I was anxious to tell Sontag of the lawyer report "I may plied. "Coget for e coffin might Saying from my p it means t with a pist. Mr. Sor piciously, but that t him. "Those "How did you know that?" he gasped, in tones so low that I was compelled to bend down over him to catch the words. "How could you know—the thought—the feeling—the conviction of a sudden death—has been constantly with me of late?—Oh, God! It is coming, I know it—coming soon, that sudden death!" "No, no, Mr. Morley," I answered, briskly. "Cheer up, sir. I was only supposing a case. You will not die, sir. You are a sick man, and that is the cause of your gloomy premonitions, depend upon it. Allow me to help you into the house. Go to bed, and we'll have a doctor at you as quickly as possible. You'll be all right again soon." The fact is, I really thought the man was dying, and, in the fear of that, my words were rather extravagant. He did not seem to notice them, however, but sat there with his head drooped on his bosom. I shook him gently by the arm, and he raised his eyes. Yielding to my uplifting motion, he staggered to his feet. Slowly we moved toward the house, the broken man leaning his whole weight on me. Not a word was uttered by either of us until we reached the steps leading up to the piazza. There he drew back, and I hastily placed my arm behind him, from the fear that he was about to sink down. He did not, however, and, as I soon found, he had paused simply to speak before entering the house. He gazed into my face long and earnestly, and such an appealing look was in his eyes that I was stirred to deepest compassion. "Swear to God that she shall always respect my memory; that she may never hear anything to cause her to change in her love for me," he said, brokenly, and in the manner of one in a dream. "Promise this," he demanded, fiercely. "Do you refer to Florence?" I asked, thinking that his mind was wandering. "Yes, yes." "Why, you know now deep and true is her affection for you, Mr. Morley." "And always shall be!" he exclaimed. "There can be no doubt of it, I am sure. Nothing could change her. Come, let me help you in." "Not yet. Swear that she shall never hear anything to make her change," he again demanded, "whatever happens. Swear it! Give me your oath before God!" Thinking to humor him in his weakness, and yet strongly impressed by his terrible earnestness, I raised my hand and made the desired oath. Mr. Morley drew a long breath and then again spoke, in firmer tones. "I believe you will keep this promise, if you did not the other," he said. "I will keep it, if it is at all possible," I answered, earnestly. "It is for her good." "For Florence's?" "Yes, for Florence's good." "Depend on me, sir. This promise will be kept faithfully." "Then, Conway, marry my daughter—my beloved daughter—my treasure! Marry her soon, immediately! Now help me in. I think I feel better." CHAPTER XIII. A groom was sent to Twineburgh for a doctor. This was contrary to Mr. Morley's wish. He insisted that a doctor was not necessary, and it was only to appease the anxiety of his daughter that he finally consented to see a medical man. But all the daughter's entreaties could not move him to go to bed. He lay down on the couch in the library, and Florence sat beside him, holding one of his hands. I left them thus together and went outside. Before I left the man's voice had resumed much of its usual vigor. For one who had seemed to be as near collapse as he, strength returned very rapidly. Notwithstanding my pity for Florence, there was great pride and joy in my heart. The sweetest girl in the world was mine. All troubles, mysteries, the heart-sickness of the past year, seemed petty and trivial beside this thought. Mr. Morley had given his consent to our marriage; indeed, it was an absolute command. The scene under the trees came back to me, and I could not repress a shudder as I thought of the father's horrible premonitions and the overwhelming effect produced by them. I walked about the grounds or reclined on one of the many seats scattered around, determined to await the doctor's arrival. My mind would constantly revert to the secret trouble which was so evident and powerful a factor in Mr. Morley's life; and what it was that could so affect a gentleman of his standing and wealth furnished me matter for speculation. The great motive and influence in the father's life, I knew, was his love for his only child. Therefore it seemed that the hidden trouble must arise from some sorrow or danger which threatened Florence. The thought caused me considerable uneasiness. I had not realized how morbidly sensitive the robbery had made me, until now. All the unfathomed events and incidents which had occurred during the two days I had been here seemed in some indefinable way connected with the affair, or the result of it. The doctor arrived much sooner than I had expected. Indeed, the iden of giving medical advice to a great man like Mr. Morley was incentive strong enough to cause a country physician to kill his horse in the endeavor to reach the patient as quickly as possible. After quite a time spent over Mr. Morley, the doctor stepped on on the porch, and, drawing on his gloves, delayed his departure to answer a few questions which Florence, who had followed, put to him. It was impossible for the worthy physician to conceal wholly his sense of importance, although he tried to appear as though it was by no means an unusual thing to be found administering potions to millionaires. Florence anxiously listened to his words of advice, and then withdrew. I had some hope of speaking to her, but she only bestowed on me a sad, sweet smile, which told of her love for me as well as her anxiety for the father, and with that I had to be content. As the doctor was returning immediately to Twineburgh, I proposed to accompany him. He expressed his pleasure in having a companion, and I climbed into the carriage beside him. I was anxious to tell Sonntag of the murderous attack upon me. On the way, finding the worthy doctor willing to answer questions, I was soon possessed of his opinion of my lawyer and agent. This opinion was a very high one. Sonntag seemed to have the elements of popularity in him. But there was something about the, old fellow I did not understand; there seemed to be a great unknown depth to him beyond the mere fact that he was a country lawyer and my agent. Nevertheless, I felt that he was to be trusted. I felt safe in his hands. My own opinion being so heartily corroborated by the doctor made me all the more satisfied. But my trust and confidence in the But my trust and confidence in the old lawyer soon received a shock. When we arrived at Sonntag's office I sprang from the buggy, and, after "Give me your cash before God." thanking the doctor, walked up to the door. Sonntag was walking back and forth with his hands behind him earnestly conversing with some one inside. There was also a rear door to the lawyer's office. A man was standing near this door, and when I entered the office he quickly stepped out; not so quickly, however, but that I caught a glimpse of his face. It was Hunter, or Skinner, as you please. The thought of the treachery he had been guilty of toward her in whose pay he was came to me and inflamed me with sudden and uncontrollable anger. Uttering an expletive, under the spur of a strong impulse, I made a spring for him. Out through the door I followed him, and down through the yard. He had too much the start, however, and was over a high board fence at the bottom of the yard before I could come up to him. I retraced my steps to the lawyer's office. The old fellow was standing in the door and seemed to have been highly diverted by witnessing the chase, judging by his face. "The rascal! the villain!" I exclaimed, pushing past the lawyer into the office and sinking down, panting for breath. "If ever I get my hand on him, I'll wring his neck!" Sonntag closed the door and then turned toward me. "What have you against him?" he asked. I recounted the shooting incident, to which Sonntag listened with a whimical expression. "H'm! And he shot at you when you called him Skinner, eh?" he remarked, when I had finished. "Must be something in his former life; but then—well, it's strange, certainly. Why, I always address him as Skinner, and he never attempted to shoot me; indeed, he never seemed to notice." "Then it is evident his attempt to shoot me was not for my calling him by his right name. See here, Mr. Sonntag," I continued, earnestly, "do you suppose he is in any way concerned in the cellar affair?" "Who, Skinner? Good gracious, not that is, I can't say, but I think not." "What were you talking to him about?" I asked, eying the old fellow with some impatience, for the more I conversed with him the less I could understand him. "Oh, about a matter of freight," my agent replied, indifferently. "It was trivial, then?" "Yes, yes, of no importance whatever." "Mr. Sonntag, it is from no wish to know the subject of your conversation with that wretch of a Skinner that I ask the question. But I happened to see you just before I entered the office, and I am a trifle curious to know if you usually speak as earnestly on unimportant topics as you evidently did to him." The lawyer regarded me a moment. He seemd to be debating some question in his mind. "Was I earnest?" he finally inquired. "Everything about me seems to be mysterious!" I exclaimed, piqued to impatience at his wholly dodging my question. "There's one mystery that will be cleared up soon, however," I added, decidedly. "Yes? And that is—" "The cellar mystery." Sonntag again cautioned me against being too precipitate. "Then give me some good reason for your caution!" I exclaimed. "It's getting monotonous following people's advice without having a reason for so doing. I'll do so no more. I have half a notion to get out of the place. Ever since my arrival, petty trivial circumstances have harassed me and kept me in an irritable mood." "Well, maybe it would be best for you to visit some of your friends in town," Sonntag said, reflectively, "if only for a few days." "No, sir. I have no friends, and your seeming desire to have me away makes me the more determined to stay. But a course of supersoness is done with. Now I'll take the reins, and see what is to be made out of the driving." "Just as you please about that, of course, Mr. Conway. But I do you of, and it is for your own interests I speak, delay the attempt to enter the cellar until to-mo.row." "Why?" I curly asked. "You'll know in the morning." my "I may be dead by that time," I replied. "Certainly if I must be the target for my assassin's bullet, my coffin might as well be ordered now." Saying which, I took my own pistol from my pocket. "You see that? Well, it means that after this I'll be as handy with a pistol as others are." Mr. Sonntag eyed me rather suspiciously, as though not at all certain but that I would level the weapon at him. "Those things are dangerous, Mr. Conway, and are liable to go off without warning," he remarked, dryly, after I had returned the pistol to my pocket. "Yes, I know that. And if there should be occasion for it to go off in my hand, you may be sure it will be for the purpose of hitting something. I believe my peace is threatened, if not my life. How do I know but what that cellar under my room has been used, maybe is being used, for some criminal purpose? If that is true, my arrival in Nelsonville and taking up my abode right in the midst of hidden crime would naturally prevent any continuance of operations, and endanger the secret. I believe that attempts are being made to cause me to leave; if mysterious demonstrations cannot accomplish it is by frightening me, then the purpose is to remove me by death." "There may be something in what you say," Sonntag remarked, after a moment's thought. "But promise me you will not attempt to shoot the station agent," he added, with deep earnestness. "What? Make no defense against his cowardly attacks?" I exclaimed, in amazement at my lawyer's request. "He will not repeat it, you may be sure. At least promise to defer retaliation until to-morrow." "And get shot in the meantime!" "No. I said it would not happen again." "Just let me get my hands on him. I'll choke the life out of him," was the only reply I made. "Oh, yes; that's all right. Choke him all you want to, but please, Mr. Conway, no shooting. I don't mind telling you that any headstrong course on your part may upset a few well-laid plans for your own good, which give promise now of fruitful results. Wait until to-morrow. You shall know all then, I promise you." It is impossible to convey by words the seriousness of my lawyer's manner in making these remarks. When I was conversing with Mr. Sonntag there was something about him which compelled me to feel trust and confidence, notwithstanding his many sayings bearing on some secret purpose which he was so careful not to reveal. "Well, I give up trying to make you out," I said, after considering his words and being impressed by them. "You certainly are the most inexplicable specimen of a country lawyer. Who are you, anyhow?" "Your lawyer and agent, and, Mr. Conway, let me add, in sincerity, your friend." Somehow I could not but believe him at the time. His words carried conviction. "Pardon me for seeming impriment," Sonntag said, as he accompanied me to the door, "but have you seen Miss Morley since your arrival?" "And everything is all right?" "Yes." "You intend marrying her?" "I have her father's consent." "Ah! I congratulate you." Sonntag extended his hand and smiled. But the smile died away immediately, and the expression which followed strangely disturbed me Was it sorrow? For what? Or was it pity? Surely not pity for me! Fortunately, I encountered Sarah, who had driven to Twinburgh to do some trading, and who was just climbing into her wagon as I came up. "Hello, Sarah," I called, as she was about to take up the lines "Will you give me a lift?" She looked around in surprise, then expressed her pleasure at seeing me again as I climbed up beside her. As we were crossing the track at Sidlington, I was considerably surprised to see the station agent at work on the platform handling some freight. The fellow really seemed to be ubiquitous. I had encountered him in Nelsonville, in Sonntag's office, and now again at the station attending to his duties. His back was toward us and he did not notice the wagon and its occupants not notice the wagon and its occupants. Sarah pulled up the team at my request and I climbed down from the wagon. I was curious to note again what effect my presence would have on the fellow. When I had moved some distance from the team (for I did not propose to endanger Sarah's life in case he took it into his head to fire at me again), placing my hand on my revolver as it rested in my pocket. I called to him: "Hello, there! I say, you, Skinner!" The fellow dropped the truck handles and turned quickly. Then he fled swiftly along the platform toward the door of the station house, through which he bolted. But I was not watching him. His flight and the manner of it was perceived simply because his form was in the line of vision. It was upon the bow-window in the telegraph office that my gaze was fixed. For, at my hail, a face had appeared at that window, and then was quickly withdrawn. Did my sight deceive me, or was it really the face of Horace Jackson? Following a natural impulse, I sprang upon the platform and went to the door. It was locked. Then I tried the door leading into the ladies' waiting-room, but that was also locked. I walked around the place a few times and peered into each window, but no one was to be seen. It was no surprise that the fellow Skinner should wish to avoid me, but if the other face I had seen belonged to Jackson, why should he desire to hide from me? The idea of smashing in a window or breaking down a door, and thus gaining entrance, occurred to me, but on second thought I abandoned it. Probably Jackson, having heard that I was residing at Nelsonville, and know- ing that I must therefore have met Florence Morley and have been informed by her of his contemptible man- ner of trying to win her, thought it best not to meet me. If he wished to avoid me he was at liberty to do so. It was a trivial circu- stance, at any rate, and so I left the platform and climbed back upon the wagon. "What for he run so?" inquired Sarah, as she drove on. "Oh. I have a little account to settle with him, and he is afraid of me. I suppose," I replied. "Der van anoder man too—in de vinder," she continued. "You saw him, then. Yes. I thought there was. But I couldn't find either of them, and the doors were all locked." Sarah was much puzzled at the occurrence, and made numerous remarks and asked many questions in the endeavor to obtain more light; but I did not gratify her curiosity and answered only in monosyllables. My mind was in even a greater whirl of perplexity than my old nurse's. Why had Skinner tried to shoot me, and why, after thus showing some powerful animosity toward me, should he now appear such a craven that he fed, evidently in great fear. I am my presence? What was the fellow's real intent and purpose in engaging himself to Florence as a detective? Was he really a detective? Jackson had recommended him to Florence. What bond existed between Jackson and Skinner? And, moreover, who was Sonntag? These three men seemd somehow strangely connected with my life, but how and to what art? "Sarah, do you know anything about Mr. Sonntag?" I finally asked. "Ach, yes. He is your lawyer, ain't he?" "Yes, yes. Put do you know anything about him? He has not been in Twineburgh very long, has he?" "No. Aboud six months. He is a very nice man, and a goot von,ooo." Sarah replied, convincingly. "That seems to be the general opinion regarding him. Do you know anything about the station agent?" "I don't know nodding about him." "He came here about the same time that Sonntag did, I believe." "Yes, I guess so." "Sarah," I began, again, after a pause, "can your husband be relied upon to face danger?" "Danger?" "Yes. Don't be alarmed; I don't know of any; but supposing some sudden danger before him, would he have the courage to meet it?" "Yes, if I vas with him," was Sarah's reply. "When you are with him?" "Yes. I can't know, if he was alone, bud he fight devil if I am my him." I could not restrain a burst of laughter at the idea of the great powerful farmer being courageous only in his wife's presence. Sarah joined heartily in my merriment, and remarked that her husband could be relied upon to do just what she desired. "Well, then, can you and Jake come over to Nelsonville to-morrow morning early and help me dig a way into the cellar?" I asked, again becoming serious. "Sure we can," Sarah replied, exctedly. "And bring a crowbar along, and a sledge-hammer, if you have them. If we cannot cut the thick beams in the floor of my room, we may be able to dig through the foundation wall. This Was it really the face of Horace Jackson? is the last night I will spend in the old house with the mystery of the cellar remaining unsolved, if there is any mystery at all." My old nurse insisted on my remaining at her house for dinner, and left me seated on the porch while she went inside to prepare the meal. From my seat I could see the station far down the hill, through the trees. Two men were moving about on the platform, but the distance was too great to allow distinction of anything but their forms. Remembering then that my field-glass had been left here at Sarah's house on the morning of my arrival. I called in to have her bring it to me, which she did. Taking the glass from the case I adjusted it to my eye and then turned it toward the station. My sight had not deceived me even in the momentary glimpse of the face at the window. The face was Horace Jackson's, and there the fellow was now, standing on the edge of the platform, speaking most earnestly, judging by the vehement gestures, to the station agent. (To Be Continued.) Man wants but little here below, But women folks are queer; They want the big, round earth, because There is the giant man's sphere, —Chennaian Equalizer. Easier. Capt. Braveman—I'll lead the van. You will bring up the rear. Private Hooligan—Say, cap, what's the matter wid me bringin' up the rear an' gettin' in the van wid it?—N. Y. Herald. There Are Exceptions "It is said that all parsons' sons turn out to be worthless. Do you believe it?" "Oh, dear, no! Some parsons have no sons, you know."—London King. TACKLED A BRONCHO But the Only Reward He Got Was an All-Around Sorcery and the The average newspaper man will endure toil, face danger and guruldum difficulties to furnish readable copy of which the public knows little. Here is a story told by a New York newspaper man who was "down on his luck" and willing to do wage in almost any desperate enterprise to "raise the wind." "Of course," he said, "it don't mean that we are willing to do all these things for the benefit of the dear public, because we expect money as well as satisfaction, but I can tell you of one instance when I made quite a sacrifice and didn't draw a check for it either. "The summer is always a bit dull for us in the metropolis, and some of us who make the pictures have to do some close figuring. I was out of a job when Buffalo Bill's wild west show came to town, and I went around to one of the Sunday editors and made a suggestion for a story. I told him I would go out and try to ride one of Buffalo Bill's bucking steeds and write it up. I had it all planned out, headlines and all, something like this: 'The world as seen from the hurricane deck of a bucking broncho.' I made a pretty stiff talk to the editor, for I needed the money, but he gave me the laugh, and told me the story was no good, and even if it was I couldn't hang onto the broncho. I went out of the office determined to try my luck at riding, and thought I might get a sufficient amount of interesting matter to sell the story somewhere else. I went out to the show grounds and in a tent back of the arena came across a lot of the show hands dressed up like cowboys. I told them I was a newspaper man, and stated my case, telling them I wanted to tackle one of their bucking horses. I had spent two years in the west and felt able to stick onto pretty nearly anything in the line of horse flesh." "The cowboys looked at one another and winked. Then they told me they ```markdown ``` STARTED TO BUCKING could accommodate me if I was in earnest. I told them that I had made the proposition on the level, and they brought out an under-sized, scraggly roan and saddled and bridged him. He stood there very quietly—too quietly, in fact. His ears were tilted slightly back and his tail moved with short, nervous jerks. 'Here's trouble.' I said to myself, and I was not mistaken. The cowboy who was holding the horse by the head told me to get on. I grabbed the bridle rein and made a flying leap, for I knew the broncho would get under way immediately. The cowboy turned his head loose before I could get my feet into the stirrups, and away we went. The beast made a few angular jumps and then started to bucking. He was a wonder, and the way he arched his back was worthy of a tom cat. He came down stiff-legged on his four feet like a piledriver. I could not regain my stirrup. I was too busy to think about it. I tried to pull up his head to keep him from bucking so much, but before I could do it he made one wild leap in the air, came down so hard that I felt my back teeth jar loose, and then he made another jump and I tumbled. I lit on my shoulder and I thought I had been killed. "The cowboys came running up to me and I did not let them know I had been hurt. I then asked for another horse, owning up to the fact that the roan was too much for me. They brought out a black one, which I had seen them riding in several performances. I knew his style of bucking and hung on to him long enough to satisfy them that I was not a tenderfoot. After my performance we went over to a nearby saloon and they told me the roan was the toughest proposition they had in the outfit. I went to bed as soon as I got home and it kept my wife busy for several days attending to my shoulder, which had turned purple from the bruises. When I went around to the various newspaper offices offering my story with illustrations it was turned down so flatly that I concluded that personal sacrifice did not pay in the newspaper business." The Middleman. Mrs. Reuben—You're a big fool to pay a hundred dollars for that gold brick. Reuben—Don't worry. I'll sell that there brick to Si Hopkins for two hundred. He's twict as big a fool as I be.—N. Y. Journal. A. Cheerful Loser. Miss Johnson—He admits dat he gambles—but says he only does it to try to git money 'nough fo' us to git maried on! Miss Jackson—Wal, ah reckon dat's de trufe! Dey say he's je's de cheer- fullest loser in Blackville!—Puck. Not So Very High. 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We have been unable to see any difference between the rising generation of the average white man and that of the average colored one. Both are subject to the same virtues and vices. The trouble with some of these people is that they expect the Negroes to be better in their behavior than the white people, whereas, according to their environments and opportunities, they should be worse. We must bring up our children in the proper manner. Those prowling around the street-corners at night, respecting neither God nor Mammon, nor the patient public are a nuisance which should be wiped off the face of the earth. THE redoubtable COL. WM. A. PLEDGER of Atlanta is or was the Chairman of the Republican Party of Georgia, but the white Democratic referees recommend and name the candidates for the Federal offices in that state. And yet COL. PLEDGER is one of the best known and most respected citizens of color in the United States. Here is a puzzle; will some one work it out? WE have received "Black-Smiles," a most entertaining book of Negro dialectic poems by Mr. FRANKLIN HENRY BRYANT. It is admirably illustrated and is so written as to furnish but little, if any offense to the colored folks and lots of satisfaction to the white ones. It is humorous throughout and the skill displayed in the arrangement of the jokes is one of the most commendable features of the work. Mr. BRYANT is evidently a genius along this line and we have more than once wished that he had devoted some of his talent to the regular avenues of poetry, discarding the forms and idiom-synonyms of the South-land. The Blackfoot Studio, No. 1027 Warren St., Nasville, Tenn., Publishers. HAT NATIONAL BAPTIST ENTER PRISES. We have received a sample package of the Sunday School publications of the Natic al Baptist Publishing Board of the Nat Baptist Convention. We are sure that it is all right too. The Negro Baptists now have one of the largest publishing houses in the United States and employ a small army of colored people at the fine structure at Nashville, Tenn. We are glad to note this and so are all friendly white people who wish to see the race prosper along legitimate industrial lines. Colored men edit, control and reap the benefits from this mammoth Negro institution. We confess that it is a puzzle to us how any person with a spark of race pride within their breasts can antagonize or attempt to throttle that which is conceded to be the true solution of those questions which have been confronting us. Much of the ill-feeling engendered against us here has been due to our support of the anti-co-operationists, that element which believes that the Negro should help himself and become a self-supporting citizen. What other course could we consistently pursue in view of our past record? We must patronize each other and establish every inrustal and business enterprise that our white brethren have established. In no other way can we obtain the practical experience, which is so necessary in building up a great people. Colored Baptists should take notice and heed the warning. We are ready to discuss the subject with any Baptist in this community, who is ready to meet the issue. They say it will not do for colored folks to be at the head of white folks; then what is the objection to colored folks being at the head of colored ones? STILL MISREPRESENTING US. THE Richmond, Va., TIMES-DISPATCH seems never to weary in its self-imposed task of discussing the Negro. This all-important personage is the subject for its nightly dreams and daily thoughts. A sixteen-year-old colored boy killed a white man in North Carolina and it at once proceeds to read a lecture to the ten million Negroes about the deprivation of the younger element of the race, because one of them was brutal and murderous enough to take the life of one white man. It acknowledges at the outset that it has a bad case, but it proceeds to "bolster" it up in the following manner: As already stated, this Negro is only sixteen years of age, and while we would not say that he is a fair representative of his race, he is undoubtedly a type. There are many other young Negroes like him throughout the South, and when the present training of the Negro is considered we do not see how it could well be otherwise. Coming of a savage race, with the instincts and passions and appetites of the savage still in him, brought up, as is too often the case, without any sort of moral instruction at home and without any moral restraints except such as the law throws around mankind in general, it is no wonder that he is thoroughly brutalized and fit for "treason, stratagem and spoils." Could a more unjust attack be made upon a helpless people? It is virtually a "war upon babes." The other young Negroes have not killed a white man, but they all are made to share the odium of this young Negro murderer's acts. The TIMES-DISPATCH speaks of him as "coming of a savage race, with the instincts and passions and appetites of the savage still in him." Let us see. This editorial referred to appeared in the TIMES-DISPATCH of the 22d instant, and in the same issue appeared the following telegraphic dispatch: FINDLAY, OHIO, March 21. On his way home from school, eight-year old Clarence Hummell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hummell, of East Front Street, was captured by five school-mates, forced to accompany them down the Blanchard River, outside the city limits, and there, in a secluded spot, was tied to a stake. Preparations for his cremation were being made when the little fellow's cries attracted the attention of men who were employed in the vicinity of the Findlay Hydranic Pressed Brick Wors, and he was rescued by them. Young Hummell's captors had witnessed the production of "Tracey the Outlaw," and in talking it over made plans for the capture and the burning at the stake. Will our contemporary explain the cause of this attempted act of savagery? The Negro boy shot his victim. These white boys were preparing to burn theirs. Would it be proper for us to say that their action was due to the savage instincts of their ancestors? But why discuss the matter further? It may be that this Negro boy is a mulatto and his murderous disposition may be due to the white blood in his veins. History records no more fiendish acts of cruelty to any race than that which has been charged up to the white race from the earliest dawn of civilization down to the present time. We might multiply examples of this for in the telegraphic dispatches appeared the following: CORNING, N. Y., Jan. 26.—Thirteen-year-old Nellie Kinsley has confessed that a mysterious illness from which her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac B. Kinsley, have been suffering is due to poison she put into the food in order to obtain the ir property after death. "Do you know how to get money and houses and everthing you want?" she asked her playmates while her parents were ill. "When your father and mother are dead all they own will be belong to you. I found that out a little while ago; and I took some of the rat poison pawg got to kill the rats with and put it in the supper I cooked. I did not eat the supper, but papa and mamma did and then they got sick, if they die I will have money." At the Susquehanna Home, at Binghamton, she repeated the story of the poisoning. Nellie was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Kinsley when she was two years old. Recently Mr. Kinsley had bought some arsenic, and it was kept on a shelf in the pantry. Soon after Nellie prepared supper for her parents and they were taken violently ill. It was traced to arsenic and Nellie was suspected. Mrs. Kinsley will probably be cripped for life as a result of the poisoning. Will the editor of the TIMES DISPATCH argue that Nellie Kinsley came of a savage race? The Negro boy is sixteen years of age. This white girl is thirteen years of age. From whence came the appetites and passions of the savage which have been found in her? Here is another: DAVY, W. VA., Feb., 23.—Mrs. Walter Dykes is being hunted by the authorities here. Her two children were found dead yesterday morning, having been poisoned. Rumor has it that she administered the drug rather than allow her husband to secure possession of them. She and her husband had been separated a few weeks. Will the editor of the TIMES-DISPATCH explain this away? This is a white woman, belonging to a race with centuries of civilization behind it. And here is another case: appointed and who enjoy the respect and esteem of the better element of their white neighbors. These people in our judgment should be recognized. They are true and tried friends of the administration and will dignify the service as well as advance the interests of the government to which they owe allegiance. These Ne. gro-haters hold all of the state offices in the South and have already secured ninety per cent of the Federal positions and are now howling because the other ten per cent are in the hands of the "brother in black." It may be that President ROOSEVELT is already heartily sick of this southern deception. If so, let us hope that his awakening will be for the purpose of but what care is When colors of courage, and a geminion will take the loathing. Lyric MR. VICK PRESIDENT that Mr. S. H. retired and t (white) who w member of the ture shall have. But the most matter is the FRANKFORD, IND., Feb. 25. — Earl Woods, the 17-year-old son of a prominent farmer, seven miles west of this city, last evening murdered his father, shot and fatally wounded his mother and sister, and then committed suicide. The motive for the boy's bloody crime is not known. After the shooting the young man went to the home of a neighbor and said that robbers had entered his home and killed his father, mother and sister, and that he escaped after a running battle with the desperadoes. He apparently was greatly excited and said he was organizing a posse to pursue his father's slayers. He stopped at another house and told the same story. When he was questioned concerning the shooting he became confused and resented the inquisitiveness of the man to whom he told the story. He started away and disappeared behind a barn, when a shot was heard. An investigation discovered the youthful murderer dying, with a bullet through his breast. The Negro boy in North Carolina is sixteen years of age. This white boy is seventeen years of age. From whence came the "instincts and passions and appetites of the savage" which were found in him? We presume that the editor of the TIMES-DISPATCH is already weary, but we will give him another dose and this is from the columns of the TIMES-DISPATCH of Tuesday, March 24th, 1903. Here it is: STURBRIDGE, MASS., March 23.—A frickened mother in the little Hamlet of Fiskdale, after cutting off every means of escape by fastening windows and doors in the head of her four little children to-day, throw their bodies into a close, scattered oil over them and herself, and then, after setting all on one, closed her awful work and her own life by cutting her throat. It was Mrs. Peter Burke, the wife of a machinist in an augur factory, who committed the fearful deed, and her vic tims were: Lilla, six years; William, five years; Louise, one and one-half years, and May Rost, five months, old respectively. Could anything be worse than this? Does not the crime of that North Carolina Negro boy pale into insignificance beside it? If he is a type, what is this white woman? "Oh," you say, "she was crazy!" And that is just what we saying about that lone Negro boy in North Carolina. But when will the Negro-hating editor of this journal cease his attacks upon the defenceless citizens of color who have committed no crimes? When will he realize that the two races must live here in peace and that all attempts to engender bad feeling are not only cruel, but, in the sight of God, at least is criminal? We had hoped that some kind white friend would exercise his restraining influence upon this editor, and his persuasive power upon the other one who used to, some times at least, write a kind word about us and send forth a responsive greeting. Oh, that a Mr. JOSEPH BRYAN would leave the privacy of his own office and lend the sanctifying magnetism of his presence to the editorial sanctum, where these Negro-hating articles are written! Then we would have at least a temporary cessation of this species of misrepresentation which can do the great white race no good, but the humble Negro much harm. "Truth crushed to earth will rise again, The eternal years of God are hers; But Error wounded writhers in pain, And dies among its worshipers." MR. ROOSEVELT'S PERSISTENCY HON. WM. D. CREW will be Collector of Customs at Charleston, South Carolina. This fact was settled when upon the adjournment of the United States Senate, without having acted upon the case, President ROOSEVELT promptly renominated him, and he will at once enter upon the discharge of his duties and hold office until he is rejected by the body referred to. Senator E. R. TILLMAN will find that his efforts along this line have been unavailing. The same action was taken by the President in the case of the postmastership of Charleston, S. C. The encumbent is a white Republican, who is alleged to be a non-resident of the state. The opponents of Dr. CRUM admit that he is in every respect qualified for the position. Their only objection is that he an American citizen of color. President ROOSEVELT is sworn to discard color in the matter of appointment to office and thus the issue presented must be fought out to the bitter end. We have and still hope that the distinguished occupant of the White House will see the hypocrisy in these southern Negro-haters claims. That they have made false assertions to him is apparent. The ignoring of the claims to office of colored men in the southland in deference to the race-hating sentiment has not tended to allay the feeling, but to increase it. This has al ways been the case. When a Republican President has given them colored appointee after colored appointee, these Negro-haters have smothered their wrt and thanked the Devil that it was no worse. There are thousands of reputable, educated colored men who can and will discharge the duties of any office to which they are appointed and who enjoy the respect and esteem of the better element of their white neighbors. These people in our judgment should be recognized. They are true and tried friends of the administration and will dignify the service as well as advance the interests of the government to which they owe allegiance. These Ne. gro-haters hold all of the state offices in the South and have already secured ninety per cent of the Federal positions and are now howling because the other ten per cent are in the hands of the "brother in black." It may be that President Roosevelt is already heartily sick of this southern deception. If so, let us hope that his awakening will be for the purpose of preventing the consummation of the prophecy of Secretary Root, when he said, "In a short time, the white man will succeed in excluding the black man from all offices in the southern states." AGAIN ON THE RAMPAGE THE Republican campaign managers are shrewd. They have succeeded in having Senator B. R. TILLMAN invited to make speeches in the North. This has had the effect of stirring the northern heart and injecting into the canvass all of the elements of sectionalism which will have a tendency to unify that section against the South. During a recent speech, after a bitter Negro-hating address and a scathing condemnation of President ROOSEVELT for his appointment of citizens of color to office, he called for a vote and was astounded to see the audience rise almost en-masse in favor of President ROOSEVELT. He was even hissed before he left the hall. A repetition of this took place in Michigan last Tuesday night. The telegraphic report is as follows: "Detroit, Mich., March 24 — United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, of South Carolina, was greeted with alternate storms of cheers and hisses when he delivered and impassioned address on the race problem to-night at the Light Guard Armory, the audience being evidently divided between up holders of his ideas and strenuous opponents of them. He said the North demanded majority rule and with a sneer added that there were 285,000 more Negroes than white people in South Carolina. "It will mean that more blood will flow than was shed in the Civil War if you persist in trying to subject us to the domination of the blacks," he said. 'You butchered the Indians and shut out the Chinamen, but had it been known by the soldiers who surrendered with Lee that it was your devilish intention to set up the Negro over the white man, we would have fought you till now.'" Ah, that's the talk that will make the Chairman of the National Republican Committee smile. It is an open threat of a second resort to arms and the reaffirmation of the doctrine of secession. TILLMAN may be able to frighten the conservative elements at the capital of the nation, but when he tries that kind of ammunition on ex-Union soldiers in Michigan, he will find men who will give him "a Roland for his Oliver." The report says further: "Upon the Senator's reference to some of Sherman's army as bummers, chicken-thieves and carpet-baggers, his Northern audience broke out into such violent hissing that the speech was interrupted and some of the more timid ones in the audience feared trouble." He has reached the "breaking point" at last, thank God. Will not the conservative white elements at the South see that it is time that such dangerous political agitators, like Senaton TILLMAN should be kept at home? Verly has it been said, "Fools will venture, where angels dare not tread." There is nothing more dangerous to the political ascendancy of the South than this action on the part of this irresponsible North Carolina Senator in defying and insulting the northern people at their own homes and at their own firesides. Couple this with the proposition to place a statue of Gen. ROBERT E. LEE in Statuary Hall at Washington and the acme of political folly has been reached. With Mr. BRYAN advocating free silver and Mr. TILLMAN preaching secession, it seems "to a man up a tree" that the next presidential election has already been decided. REFUSED TO SURRENDER. A report under date of March 24th states that while attempting to arrest Doc. SMITH, colored, charged with the murder of a white man at Junnison, Miss., the Sunday previously, Officer BLACKWELL, white, was shot and instantly killed by Smith and his Deputy, MATTHEW CURRY, white, perhaps fatally wounded. This is the logical outcome of the lynching of colored men in that section. What else was Doc. SMITH to do? To surrender was to die. He could not secure a fair trial even if he were to reach that stage of the proceedings. To have surrendered to the sheriff was to be lynched. The usual mode in vogue there is death at the stake. As the matter now stands, he has killed three men instead of one. Of course, we presume that the injured man will die. Posses of white men are now in pursuit of the colored man. This is a polite way of saying that lynching parties have already been organized and they engage in the chase with the same zest that they would experience in a bear hunt. But this black man is much more dangerous than the ordinary bear. He should fight as long as strength remains and then either end his own life or have them end it for him by the bullet route. They may mutilate his lifeless body or carry it back to their homes in pieces. but what cares he? When colored men exibit this kind of courage, a change will cause and a genuine respect for the Negro will take the place of contemptible loathing. Lynch-law must go! MR. VICK'S CASE IN EQUITY. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has decided that Mr. S. H. VICK (colored) shall be retired and that Mr. B. T. PERSON (white) who was formerly a Populist member of the North Carolina legislature shall have the office. But the most remarkable part of the matter is the statement issued by the Post Office Department at Washington. Here it is: "After a careful investigation the department came to the the conclusion that Senator Pritchard was right in the statement that Vick had not supported the Republican ticket, and consequently had forfeited his claim to party recognition. Therefore, Mr. Person, who was recommended by Senator Pritchard has been nominated." We have seen many blunders, but this one seems to equal any of the others. It should not be forgotten that the white Republicans' of North Carolina inaugurated a "Lily White Republican Party" under the leadership of Senator JETER C. PRITCHARD. Mr. Vick declined to support it inasmuch as practically all colored men were excluded from its meetings. Even Hon. H. P. CHEATHAM had the doors of the convention virtually slammed in his face. No self-respecting citizen of color could have supported such a movement. But the peculiar part about it is that the lack of party fealty should be the cause for the declination to appoint a Negro to office. Let us see. Mr. B. T. PERSON has been a Populist and if he is claiming to be anything else, his Republican uniform has not been on his back long enough to "get warm through." But how does this excuse comport with the declarations of President ROOSEVELT made in a letter addressed to Mr. CLARK HOWELL of the Atlanta, Ga., CONSTITUTION? "My party advisers in the State have been Maj. Hanson, of Macon; Mr. Walter 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 and women, of a high order of efficiency and integrity? Incidently I may mention that a large percentage of the incumbents of Federal offices in Georgia 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 Duke, of Kentucky; to Mr. George Crawford, of Tennessee; to Mr. John McIlhenny, of Louisiana; to Judge Jones, of Alabama, and to Mr. Edgar S. Wilson, of Mississippi, all of them Democrats and all of them men of the highest standing in their respective communities, you will find that what I have done in Georgia stands not as the exception, but as the rule for what I have done throughout the South. "I may add that the proportion of colored men among the new appointees is only about one in a hundred. Now then, here is a case where the Republican President of the United States, not only declined to support the recommendations of the regular Republican organization, but actually took Democrats as his referees and as a result gave the largest percentage of the Federal offices in the southern states to members of the Democratic Party. We fail to see where Mr. ROOSEVELT had any more right to do this than had the humble Postmaster at Wilson, N. C. 'If it was treason for the one, what was it for the other? Mr. ROOSEVELT wrote further: "*** When I have been dissatisfied with what has been ordered within my own party lines I have without hesitation, gone to the opposite party—and you are, of course, aware that I have repeatedly done this in your own State of Georgia." If it was right for Mr. ROOSEVELT to do this in Georgia, why was it not right for Mr. Vick to do it in North Carolina? The latter, too, was dissatisfied with what was ordered within his own party lines, and according to Mr. ROOSEVELT, had a right to go to the opposite party. We regret to say it, but we think that we have logically demonstrated that so far as the colored brother is concerned there is something "rotten in Denmark." The President and his advisers, to use the language of the ladies, so far as the Negro office-holding question is concerned, have not as yet "gotten their hats on straight." If any man, be he white or black, Democrat or Republican, can harmonize the statement of the Post Office Department with the declarations of the President, we should like to see him do it. It would be equal to the attempt of a man to stand erect on both his head and his feet at the same time. The Mine Workers' Initiation Fee. Wilkesbarre, March 25.—On and after April 1 mine employees who desire to have to pay $10 as an initiation fee. join the United Mine Workers will have to pay $10 as an initiation fee. This rule has been adopted by the three anthracite districts of United Mine Workers and applies to every local in the region. It is expected that nearly every mine worker will be enrolled in the union before March 31. The initiation fee at present at $2. Drowned in Sight of Scores of People. Wheeling, W. Va., March 24.—Charles Arnett, son of Colonel Arnett, who is generally known throughout the state as a lawyer, walked into the river yesterday and, refusing aid from scores of people who lined the banks, was drowned. He was temporarily deranged. MINERS' WAGES RAISED MINERS' WAGES RAISED Strike Commission Grants Them Ten Per Cent. Increase. THE UNION IS NOT RECOGNIZED Award Provides Shorter Hours, Sliding Scale and Conciliation Board, and Are to Continue in Force Until March 31, 1906. Washington, March 23.—The report of the commission appointed by the president last October to investigate the anthracite coal strike was made public Saturday. The report is dated March 18, and is signed by all the members of the commission, who are Judge Gray, of Delaware; Labor Commissioner Carroll D. Wright and Brigadier General John M. Wilson, both of this city; Bishop John L. Spalding, of Illinois; Thomas H. Watkins, of Pennsylvania; Edward W. Parker, of this city, and Edgar E. Clark, of Iowa. Two of the principal demands of the miners, for an increase in wages and a shorter work day, are granted. Straight Increase of 10 Per Cent. Following is the commission's own summary of the awards made: 1. That an increase of 10 per cent. over and above the rates paid in the month of April, 1902, be paid to all contract miners for cutting coal, yardade and other work for which standard rates or allowances existed at that time, and from and after November 1, 1902, and during the life of this award. The amount of increase under the award due for work done between November 1, 1902, and April 1, 1903, to be paid on or before June 1, 1903. 2. That engineers who are employed in hoisting water shall have an increase of 10 per cent, on their earnings between November 1, 1902, and April 1, 1903, to be paid on or before June 1, 1903; and from and after April 1, 1903, and during the life of the award they shall have eight-hour shifts, with the same pay which was effective in April, 1902, and where they are now working eight-hour shifts, the eight-hour shifts shall be continued, and these engineers shall have an increase of 10 per cent, on the wages which were effective in the several positions in April, 1902. Hoisting engineers and other engineers and pump men, other than those employed in hoisting water, who are employed in positions which are manned continuously, shall have an increase of 10 per cent on their earnings between November 1, 1902, and April 1, 1903, and from and after April 1, 1903, they shall have an increase of 5 per cent. on the rates of wages which were effective in the several positions in April, 1902; and in addition they shall be relieved from duty on Sundays, without loss of pay, by a man provided by the employer to relieve them during the hours of the day shift. That firemen shall have an increase of 10 per cent on their earnings between November 1, 1902, and April 1, 1903, to be paid on or before June 1, 1903, and from and after April 1, 1903, and during the life of the second shift shall have eight-hour shifts, with the same wages per day, week or month as were paid in each position in April, 1902. All company men other than those for whom the commission makes special awards shall be pa rease of 10 per cent on their earnings between November 1, 1902, and April 1, 1903, to be paid on or before June 1, 1903, and from and after April 1, 1903, and during the life of this award, they shall be paid on the basis of a nine-hour day, receiving therefor the same wages as were paid in April, 1902, for a ten-hour day. Overtime in excess of nine hours in any day to be paid at a proportional rate per hour. 3. During the life of this award the present methods of payment for coal mined shall be adhered to unless changed by mutual agreement. 4. Any difficulty or disagreement arising under this award, either as to its interpretation or application, or in any way growing out of the relations of the employers and employed, which cannot be settled or adjusted by consultation between the superintendent or manager of the mine or mines, and the miner or miners directly interested, or is of a scope large to be settled or adjusted, shall be referred to a permanent joint committee, to be called a board of conciliation, to consist of six persons. That is to say, if there shall be a division of the whole region into three districts, in each of which there shall exist an organization representing a maturity of the mine workers of such district, one of said board of conciliation snail be appointed by each of said organization, and three other persons shall be appointed by the operators, the operators in each of said districts appointing one person. If, however, the said board is unable to decide any question submitted, or point related thereto, that question or point shall be referred to an ampire, to be appointed, at the request of said board, by one of the circuit judges of the third judicial circuit of the United States, whose decision shall be final and binding in the premises. No suspension of work shall take place by lockout or strike, pending the adjudication of any matter so taken up for adjustment. Check Weighmen. 5. Whenever requested by a majority of the contract miners of any colliery, check weighmen or check docking bosses, or both, shall be employed. The wages of said check weighmen and check docking bosses shall be fixed, collected, and paid by the miners in such manner as the said miners shall by a majority vote elect, and when requested by a majority of said miners, the operators shall pay the wages fixed for check weighmen and check docking bosses out of deductions made proportionately from the earnings of the said miners, on such basis as the majority of said miners shall determine. Distribution of Mine Cars. 6. Mine cars shall be distributed among miners who are at work as uniformly and as equitably as possible, and there shall be no concerted effort on the part of the miners or mine workers of any colliery or collieries to limit the output of the mines or to detract from the quality of the work performed, unless such limitation be in conformity to an agreement between an operator or operators and an organization representing a majority of said miners in his or their employ. 7. In all cases where miners are paid by the car the increase awarded to the contract miners is based upon the cars in sizes, the topping required, and the rates paid per car which were in force on April 1, 1902. Any increase in the size of car or in the topping re- quired shall be accompanied by a proportionate increase in the rate paid per car. Sliding Scale of Wages. 8. The following sliding scale of wages shall become effective April 1, 1903, and shall affect all miners and mine workers included in the awards of the commission. The wages fixed in the awards shall be the basis of and the minimum under the sliding scale. For each increase of five cents in the average price of white ash coal of sizes above pea coal, sold at or near New York, between Perth Amboy and Edgewater, and reported to the bureau of anthracite coal statistics above $4.50 per ton f. o. b., the employees shall have an increase of 1 per cent. in their compensation, which shall continue until a change in the average price of said coal works a reduction or an increase in said additional compensation hereunder; but the rate of compensation shall in no case be less than that fixed in the award. That is, the price of said coal reaches $4.55 for each compensation shall be increased 1 per cent to entitle until the price falls below $4.55 per ton, when the 1 per cent, increase will cease, or until the price reaches $4.60 per ton, when an additional 1 per cent will be added, and so on. 9. No person shall be refused employment or in any way discriminated against; and no account of membership or non-membership in any labor organization; and that he be no discrimination against or interference with any employee who is not a member of any labor organization by member of such organization. 10. All contract miners shall be required to file within a reasonable time before each pay day a statement of the amount of money due from them to their laborers, and such sum shall be deducted from the amount due the contract miner and paid directly to each laborer by the company. All employees when paid shall be furnished with an itemized statement of account. In Force Until March 31, 1906 11. The awards herein made shall continue in force until March 31, 1906; and any employee, or group of employees, violating any of the provisions thereof shall be subject to reasonable discipline by the employer; and, further, that the violation of any provision of these awards, either by employer or employee, shall not invalidate any of the provisions thereof. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The Boycott and Blacklist Are Strongly Denounced The commission also makes a number of recommendation, which may be summarized as follows: The discontinuance of the system of employing "the coal and iron police," because this force is believed to have an irritating effect, and a resort to the regularly constituted peace authorities in case of necessity. A stricter enforcement of the laws in relation to the employment of children. That the state and federal governments shall provide machinery for the making of a compulsory investigation of difficulties, similar to the investigation which this commission has made. The commission then takes up the social conditions in the mining regions, which they find are good, and wages not so low as to force miners to put their children to work. No Recognition of Union Awarded. On the subject of the constitution of the Mine Workers Unions, commissionys that they is not container that this subject is within the scope of the jurisdiction conferred on them. They do say, however, that "The suggestion of a working agreement between employers and employees embodying the doctrine of collective bargaining, is one which the commission believe contains many elements for the adjustment of relations in the mining region." Further on they say the present constitution of the United Mine Workers of America does not present the most inviting inducements to the operators to enter into contractual relations with it. Lawlessness during the strike is strongly condemned, and the commission says the employment of armed guards and the calling out of the militia was justified. The boycott is condemned as immoral and anti-social, a "practice which would be outside the pale of civilized war. In civilized warfare, women and children and the defenseless are safe from attack, and a code of honor controls the parties to such warfare which cries out against the boycott we have in view. Cruel and cowardly are terms not too severe by which to characterize it. "Closely allied to the boycott is the blacklist. This system is an reprehensible and as cruel as the boycott, and should be frowned down by all humane men." $15,000,000 Packing Company Chicago, March 25. — Announcement of the incorporation of the National Packing Company, capitalized at $15,000,000, and including several of the smaller plants in Chicago, Omaha and elsewhere, was made yesterday by J. Lyman, president of the company. The incorporation papers were taken out in New Jersey, and it is announced that the following are the "companies purchased:" Omaha Packing Company, the Hammond Packing Company, the G. H. Hammond Company, Hutchinson Packing Company, Anglo-American Provision Company, United Dressed Beef Company, Fowler Packing Company. Scandal In British Army. Columbo, Ceylon, March 25—Charges of the most serious nature have been brought against Major General Sir Hector Macdonald, commanding the British forces in Ceylon, in consequence of which the governor of that island, Sir Joseph, West Ridgway, has been authorized to convene a courtmartial to try General Macdonald. The latter, when the charges were filed some time ago, went to England to confer with his friends and superior officers, and now it is understood he will return and face the charges, which, it is alleged, are based on immoral acts. Bears Ate Men's Dinner Catskill, N. Y., March 34.—A hungry Catskill mountain bear and two half-grown cubs yesterday ate up the dinners of a score of Philadelphia mechanics, painters, carpet layers, etc., who arrived at the Hotel Kaaterskill on South Mountain. The men had been sent on by George J. Harding for the annual spring repairs to his summer home. The bears made good their escape. Late yesterday afternoon a cook seated on a wagon load of provisions drove up to the hotel, and a cheer went up from the hungry men. RECYPLANET SATURDAY.....MARCH 28 1903 SITE FORNAVALSTATION Secretary Moody Selects Guantanamo as Principal Base in Cuba. EXAMINED STRATEGIC POINTS Congress Will Be Asked to Purchase Twenty Square Miles and Several Islands and Erect Strong Fortifications Against Sea Attack. Guantanamo, Cuba, March 25.—After a personal inspection of the proposed site, Secretary Moody has selected Guantanamo as the principal United States naval station in the West Indies. Secretary Moody, Senator Proctor and Congressmen Cannon, Foss and Gillett arrived here Monday on board the United States dispatch boat Dolphin, which anchored in the lower bay. Secretary Moody and his associates have worked incessantly during the past two days under a hot sun, examining the strategic points, the transportation facilities, the water supply and the surrounding country. They visited the locations for the proposed fortifications, surveyed the coast line and conferred with the owners of the land it is proposed to acquire. Senator Proctor and the congressmen will recommend the purchase of 20 square miles of land on both sides of the lower bay and several small islands. As soon as the necessary legislation has been secured they favor the construction of a permanent barracks, a dry dock and strong fortifications, designed against a sea attack only, fortifications on the land side not being considered as necessary. No difficulty is anticipated in acquiring the necessary lands, as the Spanish and the English owners are enthusiastic for the station. It is thought that both the army and the navy will maintain forces at Guantanamo. The Dolphin proceeded to Jamaica today. MITCHELL IS PLEASED Says Decision of Strike Commission Is a Victory For the Miners. Detroit, Mich., March 23.—"The decision of the anthracite coal strike commission is on the whole a decided victory for the miners, and I am pleased with it," said President John Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers of America, in an interview Saturday night. "The anthracite miners of Pennsylvania have reason to be much pleased with the commission's awards, and I am sure that they are." he said. In reply to a question as to whether the miners were given as much as had been hoped for, Mr. Mitchell answered after an instant's deliberation: "I do not care to say." President Mitchell was asked if he was disappointed because the commission did not recognize the union formally, and he replied that he was not, because the decision of the commission and its awards were in themselves recognition of the power and influence of the United Mine Workers. "After the increase of wages given the miners," said Mr. Mitchell, "the most important of the awards, from the miners' standpoint, are the ones fixing a nine-hour day and providing for a board of conciliation. The award gives a nine-hour day with ten hours pay directly to 90,000 men, and practically all of the other employees of the anthracite mines will get a nine-hour day by reason of their comrades' shorter hours. The provision for a board of conciliation will result in great good, and I am much pleased with it. It will compel investigation of both sides of controversies. Will the miners stand by the commission's report and awards? They unquestionably will." President Will Get a Bear Tuscon, Ariz., March 25. — Fifty-eight rough riders of Bisbee and Southern Arizona, finding that President Roosevelt will confine his itinerary to the northern part of the territory, have arranged an excursion to Grand Canyon, where they will greet their former leader. Desiring to give the president some appropriate token of their esteem, they have secured a large black bear, captured in Sonora, and will present it to him when they meet him at the canyon. They realize that it will be somewhat awkward for the president to carry a live bear around with him, but they have decided that he will get at least one bear on his western trip. Secretary Root Buys a Farm Utica, N. Y., March 24.—Secretary of War Elihu Root, on his visit to Clinton last week, purchased a farm of 150 acres near that place. It adjoins the old Root homestead, which Secretary Root recently purchased, and gives him a holding of 325 acres, reaching back to famous College Hill. It is rumored that several of his friends are interested with Secretary Root, and that a number of fine residences are to be erected on the tract. Boiler Explosion Kills Three.—Faducah, Ky., March 25.—The boiler of John McCauley's saw mill, six miles from Wickliffe, exploded yesterday. J. S. Bird, engineer, who was on top of the boiler; Arthur Starks and Warren May, employees, were killed, and John McCauley and George Marshall were badly hurt. Bird's body was blown to fragments, and Starks' head was blown off. The building was demolished. Woman Shot In a Quarrel Hazleton, Pa., March 25.—During a quarrel yesterday at McAdoo, resulting from a law audit, Mrs. Joseph To- masso shot and fatally wounded Mrs Raffael Farintena. The injured woman is dying at the Miners' Hospital here, and Mrs. Tomasso is in the jail at Pottsville. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Thursday, March 19. Nelson Morris & Co., the packers, will erect a $1,000,000 plant near the Kansas City stock yards and employ 1,000 hands. The Pettebone collery, at Wilkesbarre, Pa., shut down yesterday, and 600 employees are idle. Extensive repairs will be made. George Merkle, a butcher, shot and killed John Genkinger, a well-known citizen of New Castle, Pa., yesterday. Jealousy was the cause. Cheyenne, Wyo., yesterday experienced the worst blizzard of the winter, more than six inches of snow fell, accompanied by a 30-mile wind. Friday, March 20. The Delaware legislature adjourned yesterday afternoon sine die. The annual convention of the Woman's Suffrage Association opened at New Orleans yesterday. William Crozier, the Manila editor, convicted of libeling General Davis, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment and fined $1,000. Fire yesterday destroyed the big shoe factory of M. C. Griffin and a score of other buildings at East Peperell, Mass., entailing a loss of $350,000. Henry Rodce, aged 75 years, one of the wealthiest residents of Ogdenburg, N. Y., committed suicide yesterday by throwing himself into the St. Lawrence river. Saturday, March 21. James Ruffin and Jay Green, colored, were hanged at Star City, Ark., yesterday for murder. Secretary Hay returned to Washington yesterday, after a two-weeks' stay at Thomsonville, Ga. President Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to attend the National Saengerfest at Baltimore, Md., on June 15. The naval collier Alexander, which was disabied at sea and towed to Bermuda, arrived at Hampton Roads last night for repairs. John Barrett, commissioner general of the St. Louis Exposition, arrived in New York yesterday on the steamer Cedric, from a trip around the world in the interest of the fair. Monday, March 23. Burglars took about $b,000 from the Deposit Bank of Bardwell, Ky., and escaped. Secretary Shaw Saturday named Marcus Braun as an immigration inspector at New York. A treaty of peace was signed yesterday between the Uruguayan government and the rebels. A gun playfully pointed by his little sister, who supposed it was empty, fatally wounded George Klinedent, of Spring Grove, York county, Pa. Three masked robbers attempted to hold up a trolley car at Los Angeles, Cal., Saturday night and in the fight that followed one passenger was killed and three others wounded. Tuesday, March 24. Three inches of snow fell yesterday at Des Moines and other points in Iowa. Frank Russel and L. G. Crall, railroaders, were killed at Cleveland yesterday by a freight car toppling over on them. One woman was killed at a fire caused by a lamp explosion in New York yesterday, and another went insane from excitement. Governor Pennypacker, of Pennsylvania, yesterday appointed A. Newin Pomeroy, of Chambersburg, to be superintendent of public printing, vice T. G. Semple, removed. The meeting of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee has been postponed from May to October 15, at Washington, in order to have President Roosevelt present. Wednesday, March 25. Admiral Dewey is to review and inspect the North Atlantic fleet off the Virginia Capes on its return from southern waters. Asa and Charles Bigelow, aged 4 and 3 years, were burned to death in a fire which destroyed their home at Kansas City, Kan., yesterday. The Spanish government will sign a protocol with Minister Bowen providing for a commission to adjust the claims of Spain against Venezuela. While attempting to arrest a negro for murder at Greenville, Miss., yesterday, two officers were killed. Posses are in pursuit and a lynching may follow. GENERAL MARKETS Philadelphia, Pa., March 24 — Flour was steady; winter superfine, $2.70@ 2.90; Pennsylvania roller, clear, $3.10@ 3.25; city mills, extra, $2.95@ 3.10; on was quiet, at $3.15@ 3.20 per barrel. White wool, red, new, $79@ 79.90; Cotas 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 Bottles. Butter was firm; family $19@ 20. Pork was firm; family $19@ 20. Pork was firm; family $19@ 20. Live poultry, 3c. for hen, and 10c. for old roosters. Dressed poultry, at 13%c. for choice fowl, and 10c. for old roosters. Butter was steady; creamy, 32c. per pound. Eggs were steady; New York eggs, 16%c. per dozen. Potatoes stady; choice, 68@ 70c. per bushel. Live Stock Markets. East Buffalo, N. Y., March 24—Cattle were active prime steers, $7.25; $5.50; heifers, $4.50; $4.65; cows, $3;@4; bulls, $3.50;@4.25; stock heifers, $2.75; $3.50; Veals were lower; tops, $8;@8.35; com- fies fairly active; dogs were fairly active; heyweight $7.75; dogs were $7.60;@7.50; Yorkers and pigs, $7.50;@7.60; roughs, $7;@7.20; stags, $5.50;@6.0 Native lambs were 5c. lower; mixed sheep were 25c. higher; top native lambs, $7.65;@7.75; culls to good, $5.50;@western, $7.50;@7.65; yearlings, $5.25;@5.50; heeled sheep, top mixed, $6;@6.25; $2.50; East Liberty, Pa., March 24—Cattle were higher; prime, $5.20;@5.30; choice, $5.40;@5.00; good, $5.75; Hogs were higher; prime heavies, $7.85; mediums, $7.80; heavy Yorkers, $7.70;@7.75; light orkers, $7.60;@6.55; pigs, $7.60;@7.55; workers were steady; best wethers, $6.25; @5.25; and common, $2.25;@4.50; choice lambs, $7.50;@7.50; veal solves, $7.60 Just Learning Ida-Why do you like Harry? He kisses you so awkwardly. May-That is just why I like him. If he went about it in a graceful manner I would know he had been practicing on other girls.-Chicago Daily News. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. TEMPERANCE AND BUSINESS. It Is Becoming More and More Evident That the Latter Does Not Mix Well with Alcohol. Ever since the active movement in favor of temperance began, stress has been laid chiefly on the moral side of the question. This is most important and most conspicuous. But the temperance question has also an industrial or financial, a business aspect, which, although it has not been so generally considered, is too significant to be disregarded. An English political economist who has been studying the causes of the wonderful progress of the United States gives most of the credit to the comparative abstinence of the Americans from intoxicating drinks. In Collinwood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, are large repair shops belonging to the Lake Shore railroad. Just before the last election the company announced that if the town voted no on the license question the corporation would spend a million dollars there for additional shops. If the saloons remained the company did not care to increase its plant, because it could not get and keep the high class of workmen it required. The town voted for no license by a large majority, and in one month 36 saloons had been closed. The newspapers justly pronounced it "a great business victory." The Southern Pacific railroad had been in the habit of leasing bar privileges on its coast-wise steamboats. It received $150 a day from each, yet it had lately abolished all the bars on the ground that they alienated more business and entailed more expense than they were worth. A book collector recently examined three magnificent private libraries which had unexpectedly come into the auction-room. Investigation revealed the fact that in each case the sale was due to the dissipation of the owner. And now, to cap the climax, the liquor seller himself is urging temperance-for business reasons. The National Association of Retail Iliquor Dealers passed this amazing resolution: "Recognizing the weakness of human nature, we are ready to lend our influence to the reform of the drunkard and the curtailment of the evil resulting from excessive indulgence."-Youth's Companion. IN THE BRITISH ARMY. Policy of the Government Is to Discourage Drinking Among Soldiers as Much as Possible. Instead of the war department of the British government plotting to encourage drinking among the soldiery everything is being done by the British war department to encourage the practice of total abstinence among the soldiers. On November 6 a meeting of the council of the Army Temperance association was held at the war office. Lord Methuen was among those present. The secretary stated that the secretary of war, after consulting with the commander in chief, had submitted to the king a recommendation that the association in this country, as well as in India, should be allowed to bear the prefix "Royal," as his majesty had graciously notified his approval that the association would in future be known by that title. In their report the executive committee stated that 37 new branches had been formed during the half-year, making a total of 409. Of this total, 49 were in South Africa, where the work was progressing steadily. Forty-five officers had intimated their readiness to form branches in the militia. Lord Roberts said he noted with satisfaction that although the greater part of the army had been in South Africa, an extraordinary number of men in the United Kingdom had joined the association. He was especially pleased that the association had been so successful among the recruits. He hoped that in all new barracks provision of rooms for the use of members of the association will be recognized as part of the establishment.—National Advocate. Story of One Inventor When George Stephenson was but 15 he was fireman to a little stationary engine in one of the coal mines of England. Once a fortnight his companions left their work and went on a "spree." It was of no use to run the engine in their absence, but he stayed by it and studied it. When the weekly class night came around, while his companions went to the "public," he washed up and went to the Wesleyan chapel, where he found better company. After some years his studies on his engine when his companions were on a drunk enabled him to produce a new thing—a railway locomotive; for this same George Stephenson was the originator of modern railroad locomotion. In the prime of life he spoke before parliamentary committees, and was a welcome guest at the tables of kings, and he attributed his successes to his adherence to abstinence principles. Better Sure Than Sorry, So Said— The gardener as he covered his flower beds in case of frost. The farmer as he carted home his harvest before the storm came on. The wise school boy as he did his sums over again in case they were wrong. The traveler who went to the station five minutes too soon instead of rushing in too late. The captain who got his compass adjusted before he sailed from the harbor. The wise boy or girl who took the pledge in case they would begin to like strong drink. The Doubtful Age. Little Richard, who is five, and who has arrived at the dignity of first trousers, was disgusted when he saw a little neighbor, aged three, arrayed also for the first time in the garments of distinction. "Now, just look what they've done to Wilson's baby!" he exclaimed. 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Pratt St. Baltimore, Md. Send 2 Cent stamp and 25 Cents in money for immediate reply. State in what paper you saw this ad. V. P. & F. K. of W. SATURDAY.....MARCH 28. 1903 FOR SUNDAY READING 1. The Lord's my Father, loving kind, Each want supplied in Him I find. 2. Weary and sad I seek His breast; He whispers, Peace, and gives me rest 3. Do Him my life, my all, I owe 4. Ease His hardening love know; For when in crooked paths I roam, He seeks me out and guides me home. 4. And when deep darkness hides His face And the onward way I cannot trace, Still Him his hardening fear; I have His presence. He is near; Through death this shall my comfort, My Father's hand is leading me. 5. Though foes surround, I still am brave For when the Kite, is so long to save. With lovingness He cresns my days, Till my heart o'erflows in gratefu praise. 6. His loving mercy shall guard me well, For with my Lord I will ever dwell. —Nurella Esther Phipps, in Baptis Union. BE CONSISTENT. A Word to the Man Who Is Ever Talking of Hypocrisy of Professed Christians. You will not join a church because of inconsistent church members! Consistency, then, is the word you wish to emphasize. Very well, replies Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis. Here is the world of trade and commerce. To-morrow, merciants will aduateter their goods, traders will tamper with their weights, milkmen will water their milk, drapers will sell cotton for silk, clerks will steal money from the bank, and the whole kingdom of trade stands for hypocrisies and lies. Since you do not care to associate with hypocrites, withdraw from business, and pledge yourself never again to enter the kingdom of commerce. If inconsistent members keep you out of the church, why do not inconsistent members keep you out of business? Here is the kingdom of law. To-morrow lawyers will be tricksters. They will suborn witnesses. They will deal in conceal evidence. They will deal in subterfuges. But because some lawyers are unprofessional, will that compel you to stand aloof from the study of jurisprudence? Here is the kingdom of love and marriage. To-morrow some man will play false to his marriage row, and some woman will profane the holiest sanctities, and those who have solemnly pledged themselves to the law of love will stand forth clothed with hypocrisy as with a garment. But does their inconsistency mean that you can never found your home, and that you can never stand at a marriage altar, and never swear fealty in the name" of an eternal friendship? Why, there are spots on the sun, but we need the sun for harvest. To be consistent, you must give up the Venus de Milo, because there is a flaw in the marble. We must pull down the Parthenon, because there are black stains on the columns. Now, something is wrong in the man who refuses allegiance to the church because of inconsistency, but turns around and gives allegiance to a hundred other institutions, in the very face of greater inconsistencies. The time has gone forever for men to plead the bigotry and bad lives of the unworthy disciples of a Master who confessedly is worthy. Peter and Judas were not Christian and misrepresented their Master. But in that hour of misrepresentation they ceased to be disciples and became hypocrites. Let all those who dislike hypocrisy leave immediately the company of Judas and Peter with his denial and join the ranks of the other ten. We grant that there are men outside of the church who are better than some in the church. Now and then a youth appears in the realm of art who is blessed with such native genius that instinctively he understands the laws of drawing and perspective and the laws of harmonious color. And side by side with him is another youth who for years has been in the school under a great artist-master and after long drill can scarcely equal his brother who is self-taught. But shall this gifted youth who has received so much from his parents and his God declaim against his father, or despise the school of art? There are many poor pupils in schools and colleges, but when you find some youth who is far from being the ideal scholar, do not rail against the college and the university. The poorer the scholar the more necessary the maintenance of the school in which he studies. Not otherwise, if men in the church are sinful and weak and full of error, it is the more necessary to strengthen the church, that manhood later may become strengthened. Unconsciously, he who urges the inconsistency of Christians and rails against their errors, has forged a weapon that turns against himself. How ungenerous are all these excuses, as well as how wicked! We live in God's world. He hath fitted up this world-house as no prince hath ever fitted up the halls of a palace. We breathe His air, are warmed by His summers, we feed upon His harvests, we are pilgrims who stoop and drink at His fountains. The angel of His providence goes before us to prepare life's way; the angel of His mercy follows after us to recover us from ourgressions. And how shall men such overflowing generosity save instant obedience? What mark across the page or memory so black as the mark of gratitude? Man and His Work Labor is for man and not man for labor.—Rain's Horn. ADAPTATION. God and Eternity the Only Explanation for Some Things That Arise in This Life. "The round man in the square hole and in the round hole the square man" is often said; and people seem astonished, as they say it, as if the occasion which provokes the remark were an unusual thing. But a little reflection shows that in reality this is almost the rule rather than the exception. Who does not know, for example, a clergyman who would have made an excellent banker or physician, a professor who would have been a great strategist, a soldier who would have been a first-rate man of affairs? Of course, when it is said that for persons to miss their vocation is by no means uncommon, the truth of the saying has to be discounted by making due allowance for that "forward and delusive faculty," as Butler calls it, the imagination. People are only too apt, which is quite another thing, to imagine themselves misplaced. It is soothing to wounded self-love to flatter oneself that one could have done much better, had the lot fallen in fairer ground. The environment, says the Saturday Review, it must be admitted, seems in nine cases out of ten singularly inappropriate. It seems so. Is it so really? Cannot we, even with our very limited vision, see that the difficulties inherent in our surroundings are often the very thing needed for the discipline of life, for the training and perfecting of whatever of good is in us? Life is called a race. It is an obstacle race, and the winners are those who surmount the worst obstacles bravely and wisely. A sensible teacher has said: "Find out what occupation a boy or girl likes best and seems aptest for, and develop this liking, this aptitude; but don't forget that things uncongenial must be done also, for the sake of self-control." Suppose, after all, the old story were true that this life is a training for another, that the really important world were yet to come? That story which the world is ever deriding, but to which it so obstinately returns; that belief which materialism puts on one side, but long experience of human nature seldom fails to replace. On that hypothesis certainly much in life becomes intelligible of which no other theory can make anything but farce. If the whole play is played out here, undeniably life is very often nothing but a farce, sometimes solemn, sometimes squalid. That a man with one great capacity should through all his life be hindered by circumstances either external or of his own character from turning that capacity to account is a waste, a general loss, so vast, so indefensible that, if this life were all, there could be nothing for it but a bitter laugh. If, however, life here were but a prelude to the real thing yet to come, it might economically be perfectly sound to debar the man of one capacity from using it until he had gone through a certain discipline that would enable him ultimately to use it to greater effect. In fact, it is exactly what a sensible parent does with a child that early discloses a particular gift. He deliberately prevents him making use of it until he attains a certain maturity. What are ten years to 60; what then are 60 to eternity? HELPFUL AND TRUE. Secreting our sins will not slay them.—Ram's Horn. Faith and works are the two oars of the life-boat.—United Presbyterian. Be not discouraged at broken and spilled resolutions; but to it and to it again!—S. Rutherford. Out of suffering have emerged the strongest sonis; the most massive characters are seamed with scars.—Rev. E. H. Chapin. The vexation, restlessness and impatience which small trials cause arise wholly from our ignorance and want of self-control.—De Renty. Christian hearts are as iron. If they once be made hot with the love of God they will be more easily joined together in love to one another.—John Mason. "We need more in this world than the calm of quiet circumstances. We may have that and yet be in a tempest of unrest. What we need is soul rest, and none but Jesus can give us that." Time brings only one regret that we had not more joy in the things that were, more belief, more patience, more love, more knowledge of the way things work out; more willingness to help toward the final result.—Jennie June. Not husbanding our strength, but in yielding it in service; not in burying our talents, but in administering them; not in hoarding our seed in the barn, but in scattering it; not in following an earthly human policy, but in surrendering ourselves to the will of God, do we find the safe and blessed path.—F. B. Meyer. Verily, verily, ye err, ye people of Cologne, if ye believe that your glorious cathedral, your golden tower and your ceaseless music of bells can be of use to you for holiness; if you despise the grace of God which is offered in His Word and are unthankful for His mercies; for the churches make no one holy, but pious, God-fearing people hallow the churches.—John Tauler. Trusting the Unseen. Are we not daily all through life's journey trusting ourselves to bridges whose supporting piers are away down beneath the water, believing in their strength without a doubt, wondering or complaining when by chance one of them trembles or swerves a hair's breadth in the storm? We walk the bridge of life. Can we not trust its safety on the great resting places of God's wisdom that are hid from us in the depths of the two eternities?—Phillips Brooks. "Naw! I jest gave me last dime to a guy wot called me aduinal."—Chicago American. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND: VIRGINIA Was Born 157 Years Ago and Is Lively Still. Has Documentary Evidence to Prove His Remarkable Statements—His Three Rules of Living Are Simple. Undoubtedly the oldest man in the world, and probably the oldest human being, is Manuel del Valle, of Menlo Park, Cal. He has reached the age of 157 years. According to the New York World he has legal proof of his age. In many cases of persons living beyond the hundred mark who have attracted public attention there has been grave doubt as to the year of their birth. Belief in their age is based upon their own stories or on hearsay. Manuel del Valle's proof is documentary. He has in his possession the certificate of his birth, signed by the jefe politico, or chief magistrate of Zacatecas, Mexico. The certificate, which shows that del Valle was born in Zacatecas on November 24, 1745, is supplemented by the records of the Mexican customs service, in which he served for many years. Were it not for these indisputable proofs it would scarce be believable that a human being could have reached the age of 157. At the time Del Valle was born George Washington was only 13 years old. This living man was ten years old when the French and Indian war began. He was a grown man of 20 when the battle of Bunker Hill was fought. He was already an old man when Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo, being then 65 years old. Del Valle was 101 years old at the beginning of the Mexican war. He retired from active business 19 years before that, having then reached the age of 88. He was 20 years a customs official at Ensenada, Lower California. From 1814 to 1845 he acted as supernumerary in the Franciscan mission at San Quentin, Lower California, the first MANUEL DEL VALLE. AGED 15. mission building to be established on the Pacific coast, and which is now in ruins. In 1845, when he was just 100 years old, Del Valle came with relatives to what is now San Francisco in a vessel that sailed around Cape Horn. He has lived in Menlo Park since then and has occupied the same room, his great-grandnephew, Jose del Valle, looking after the truck farm that supports the family. Manuel del Valle looks his great age. He is a little, dried-up, frail man, scarcely five feet tall and weighing not more than 90 pounds. He is still able to walk without assistance and takes a daily stroll about his house. He has not been more than two blocks away from it in 30 years. He can see but little, but he hears fairly well. He speaks English brokenly, but understands it well. He never was much interested in the big events of the world. He says he has never used liquor nor tobacco. Furthermore he declares that he never has wet his feet nor been out in a frost, apparently holding these things to be equally abominable. He never eats solid food, his only nourishment being bean broth, and all day long he sits in the sunshine in front of his adobe home. He has his own rules for the attainment of great age, and they are simple ones. They are: Pray regularly to God. Attend mass when you are able. Sit in the sun. The Odor of Sanctity The sexton of an Episcopal church in Boston has many stories to tell of the remarks and comments made by visitors. One Christmas, when the church was beautifully decorated with evergreens and firs, an old lady walked up the aisle to the chancel and stood sniffing the air after every one else had left the church. "Don't it smell solemn?" she said at last to the sexton, as she turned away with evident reluctance. "I don't know as I ever realized just what the 'odor of sanctity' meant before to-day. We don't have any such trimming in the church I attend up in the country." Case of Literal Obedience. An English country vicar discovered not long ago that one of his male servants was in the habit of stealing his potatoes. He mentioned the fact to his curate, and asked advice. "Well," replied the curate, "of course, you must remember what the Bible says: 'If any man take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak, also.'" "I see," mused the vicar. "Well, in this case, as the man takes my potatoes, I'd better give him the sack!" 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Thus the dear housemother spake, still busy all the while. Helping girls and cheering boys with gentle word and smile. word and smile, Till the tasks were ended and the sons and daughters gay Gathered round the fireplace by the fading light of day. Scattered, scattered, far and wide, in distant lands, and dead! Long the grass has waved above the gentle mother's head. But at nightfall even yet I seem to hear her say: "For the morn make ready by the fading light of day." Wiser now, methinks therein that hidden meanings lurk. Teaching are that night shall come "where-in no man can work." Every soul be girded ready; God alone can say If our eyes again behold the fading light of day. -Marion F. H. Harmon, in Boston Transcript. Under an Assumed Name By JAMES S. EVANS (Copyright, 1903, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) BEFORE Lieut. Quigley had been at Durant for a week the guests of the springs had settled in in their minds that he was hopelessly in love with Anna Spraggins. He showed his feelings in every movement of his handsome frame; in every look of his clear eyes; in every step of his military feet. The idle resort had suffered from ennui for months. There had been no love-making scenes, no midids who were looking for Lotharios; no boys spying the fields for girls with golden hair. The season had been tamely dull. Therefore, when Quigley went to the Edwards house and registered under the name of Bins and meeting Miss Spraggins, the real romance of the season commenced. And the occupants of the cottages and guests of the hotel were not long in discovering the fact. "Well, they make a happy-looking couple anyway," said Mrs. Wilcox, to Mrs. Fielding. "She's a little bit too thin," said Mrs. Fielding. "A few pounds of flesh on her wouldn't hurt." Mrs. Fielding was a widow—young, pretty and rich. She had the marriage fever again, and had noticed the handsome lieutenant as soon as he had arrived. She was not averse to his attentions, but Quigley had given her scar notice. "And besides," continued the lady, "she is simple-minded—quite girlish, you know." Quigley and Miss Spraggins were then walking across the lawn. Quigley showed his features well. He was the ideal soldier. To see him walk was to imagine a soldier, in full possession of his courage, fearing nothing, walking unheedingly amongst flying bullets. His mission to Durant was of a secret nature. Therefore he had registered "MEN ARE NOT GENUINE." under the assumed name of Hines. "No one knows me here," he said to himself. "It makes little difference what name I take. I care nothing for society. Of course, a lieutenant in the army cuts something of a figure in society, but I want none of it here. When I get through with my business, it's back to Washington." It was the following morning after his arrival that he met Miss Spraggins, a chit of a girl with a face as beautiful as a dream. She was dressed in muslin, and around her neck was a scarf as bright as the rays of the sun. Quigley was lost at once. He attempted to put her out of his mind, but the more he endeavored the greater became his love for her. When he met her, he disregarded all orders from the capital to return there. He feigned sickness, he telegraphed unreasonable stories to his superior officer; he did everything that he could to insure his stay at Durant until he had told Miss Spraggins of his love. The third day after he met her they were seated on a bench, far removed from critical eyes. "Men are not genuine," she went on to tell him. "They are heartless, unreal and dishonest when it comes to dealing with the passions of women. All a man wants from a woman these days are embraces. He will promise his soul for a kiss. Then he goes to his room laughing; and the next morning forgets her." "Now, there is Ben Quigley, of the army," she continued. Do you know him? "Quigley?" he repeated. "Well—yes—slightly." "And what sort of a man is he?" Quigley grew red; tried to turn the conversation; he laughed a sickly laugh and lit a cigar. "I would rather not express an opinion," he replied. faintly. "I have met him often, and I think he is something of a man." "You do? Well I think he is a scoundrel. Think of the way he treated Mabel Young. It was a perfect shame. Everyone knew they were engaged. And just as all thought the wedding was to take place before the holidays off he goes to Venezuela. When he came back he dropped her completely. If I were her brother or father I would take a stick and go after him." Mabel Young! Mabel Young! The name spoke volumes to him. He had known the girl. Had gone with her on moonlit nights to parties, picnics and the like. But he had never loved her, never offered his hand, never proposed marriage. What was she to him? In a jaunty way he had taken her sailing. When the hours were dark with night he had slipped his arms about her. "Yes," he said, "I have heard something about Miss Young and her lover." If the sun had been shining Miss Spraggins could have seen the blush on his face. "I have heard that he is very handsome," continued Miss Spraggins. "You have seen him? Is he good looking?" "Who told you all these things?" he asked, quietly. "Dora Kelly. You know she always keeps up with such affairs. You know Dora, of course?" "Yes. I remember her quite well." His mind reverted to a little girl in the long ago with rather pretty hair. The fact was that when Quigley and Dora were in pinafores, the two were very much in love. The conversation at this period was becoming quite personal, and Quigley longed to escape. Before Miss Spraggins could begin questioning him further the dinner bell rang. "Was man ever in such a predicament?" he mused, while supposing his soup. "I have been a mutton-headed fool. I should have registered under my own name. I cannot tell her who I am now. The game has been played too strong and the race is too well on. Ye smoking herrings! To-morrow I will leave for Washington!" In the morning he packed his baggage. But when the porter came to take it away he revoked the order. He could not leave Durant without having a promise from Miss Spraggins. But how was he to proceed? She was distant; she was critical; she was anything but a summer girl. She combined all the seasons. At times she was as cold as a Texas wind; again she was as soft as a Dakota valley in June; then from her eyes he had seen evidences a hundred times that she was holding back—shielding herself because of her environment and religion—against the passions of the body that know no license and recognize no law, law. Two weeks had passed, when one morning she met him. "I have a party here, and we are going to bowl. Will you come along? You might as well. I know you now, and your name is not Hines. Come along, I wish to talk with you." "It was for army purposes," he said, lightly. "I never wished to sail under an assumed name. Sooner or later I would have told you of my real identity. At best, you may call it a joke." "A joke! The very idea!" she laughed, merrily. "And I have further news to tell you," she continued. "Miss Young will be here to-morrow. And between her and Mrs. Fielding, how are you going to get along? Oh, you needn't blush. I've seen you and Mrs. Fielding when you least expected I was looking. And you have made love to her, too; don't deny it." "Please, please spare me," he exclaimed. Then he added, more earnestly: "Can't you see that I love you—that I have loved you since I first saw you. Tell me, will you not be my wife?" "Is this a simple fancy of an idle man, or do you mean what you say?" she asked. "I mean what I say. I came here on a hunt for a deserter in the army. I registered under an assumed name, not because I expected any gain from doing such a thing. I have known Miss Young for years, and I have visited her often. But never have I made love to her or have I even kissed her. I love you; you are essential to my well being; you must become my wife." "Oh, stop that," she said. "I will marry you, for I love you. But mind, I do not condone your treatment of Mabel." The Foolish Suicide A New York man committed suicide because he was afraid he had Bright's disease, but it was found when the doctors examined him that he didn't have it and probably never would have been afflicted with any such malady. This shows, says the Chicago Record-Herald, how unwise it is to be hasty regarding these matters. Is of Some Use. The only time the emperor of China is ever taken into consideration, says the Chicago Record-Herald, is when the empress dowager makes him sign the pay roll after she has put his envelope in her stocking. Registering Clocks for Trackwalkers Trackwalkers for certain Massachusetts railroads are now required to wind a registering clock at certain points every hour, and records are kept, to be examined weekly by the superintendent. Oldest Athletic Sport. Polo is probably the oldest of athletic sports. It has been traced to 600 B. C. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Hard Work All Around. First Stranger (on railway train)—So you are selling Prof. Blank's new books, are you? Strange coincidence. I am Prof. Blank. Second Stranger—That so? Then you wrote the very book I am agent for? First Stranger—Yes. The hardest work I ever did was writing that book. Second Stranger—Well, well! That's another strange coincidence. The hardest work I ever did was trying to sell it.—Tit-Bits. Unhoard 0f. Mrs. Brown—Mrs. Greene bought a beautiful shirt waist downtown yesterday and it was a real bargain, too. She says it was the very first place she went into. Mrs. Gray—The first place! Mercy! But then Mrs. Greene always was a little eccentric—Boston Transcript. The Obstacle: "Come, my darling," said the impatient lover at the foot of the ladder. "It's no use," replied she. "The elopement's off." "Why? What has happened?" "Papa absolutely refuses to advance the money for our traveling expenses."—Town Topics. Feeling for Him: Stern Parent—Your mother tells me you have been naughty again, and therefore I shall be obliged to punish you. Troublesome Son—Wh-why can't ma punish me herself, pa? I don't s-see wh-why you should have to d-do all the odd jobs—Brooklyn Life. Practical Admonition: Old Dr. Grimshaw (to medical student)—And now, remember that to a physician humanity is divided into two classes. Student—And what are they, doctor? Old Dr. Grimshaw—The poor whom he cures and the rich whom he doctors. —Tit-Bits. She—Nobody knows just how old she is. Her Husband—Then I suppose her age is variously overestimated.— Judge. A Literary Man Mrs. Casey—I hear your son Mike has gone into literature. Mrs. Clancy—So he has. He's got a job as janitor in a library.—Judge. Hint for Indinn Fighters. "Are there any marks by which the boy can be identified?" asked the police superintendent, making copious notes of the case. "No," said the father of the missing youth, who had run away from home to fight Indians, "but there will be when I get hold of him again."—Tit-Bits. A Shade Too Yielding. Binks—Why so gloomy? Jinks—My wife let me have the last word in an argument this morning. "What of that?" "That shows that she is going to do as she pleases, anyhow."—N. Y. Weekly. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY AIR LINE RAILWAY Short line to principal cities of the south, and southwest, Florida, Cuba, Texas California and Mexico, reaching the capitalist six States. SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JAN, 11, 1903. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND—MAIN STREET STATION—DAILY. 10:28 p. m., callboard Florida Limited, Exclusively Pullmans; Dining, Catering, Savannah 9:45 a. m., Jacksonville 1:20 p. m., St. Augustine 2:30 p. m., Stops only Hammett, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Hamlet, Canaan, batavia, Savannah, Thalman, Jacksonville. 12:32 a. m., Seaboard Express, Sleeping Cars 12:32 a. m., Seaboard Express, Pinnisturhirst weekly, Cate Dining Cars 12:32 a. m., Jacksonville 7:40 p. m. Tampa Bay, Charlesville 11:40 p. m. Atlanta, Atlanta 8:40 p. m. 2:15 p. m. Seaboard Mall, Sleeping Cars to Jacksonville and Atlanta Buffet Parlor Cars to Southern Pines and Hamlet triway to Savannah, Southern Pines 8:00 p. m., Savannah 4:55 a. m., Jacksonville a. m., Tampa 6:00 p. m. Arrives Charlotte 11:49 p. m., Atlanta 6:15 a. m. 9:10 p. m., New Orleans, Norlina Henderson, Raleigh, North Carolina, TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND--DAILY. From all points South and Southwest (6:10 a. m. No. 50). (6:15 a. m. No. 63). (6:55 p. m. No. 66). 5:45 p. m. No. 36. From Norlina, Petersburg and all local points. Z. P. HILTON District Passport Art. W. J. MAY. RF, & P Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R R Trains Leave Richmond—Northward, 4:15 a.m., daily. Byrd St. Through. 4:15 a.m., daily. Main st. Through. 4:15 a.m., daily. Main st. Through. All Pullman Cars. 4:15 a.m., except Monday. Byrd St. Through. All Pullman Cars. 7:15 a.m., week days. Elsa. Ashland accom- 8:00 a.m., Sunday only. Byrd St. Through. 8:00 a.m., week days. Byrd St. Through. 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. C. JEFFERSON, Times Building, No. 6 North Tenth Street C & O PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE AND ARKNE NEW MAIN-S. STATION. FEBRUARY 1st. 1908. LEAVE RICHMOND 7:45 a. m. Except Sunday Newport News Local. All stops. Local. All stops. 9:00 a.m. Old Point, Old Point, Newport News and Norfolk. Two hours and 25 minutes to Norfolk. Stops Williams- Newport News Hampton and Phoebus. 4:00 p. m. Daily Except Sunday—For Old Point. Newport News and Norfolk Stops and 25 minutes to Norfolk Stops. Washington only. Hampton only. Connects at Newport News on Mondays. Thursday Friday and Saturday, with M & m Steamers at Old Point with Washington. Baltimore and CapeCharles steamers at Norfolk with Old Dominion steamers for New York. 5:00 p. m. Daily Except Sunday. Old Point. On Sunday only connects for Norfolk. Makes principal stops. Main Line West Bound. 10:10 a. Local Except Sunday to Clifton Forrest. Forms a branch of Clifton. Calverton and Manassas. 2:00 p. m. Daily - Cincinnati and Louisville Express Pullman Sleepers from Gordonville to Cincinnati, and Louisville. Dining Car on at Gordonville, Connouts to Virginia Hot Springs. A local train from Gordonville to Staunton follows, for local stations, except Sunday. 5:15 P M Except Sunday. Accommodation to Dowell. 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 Wilkesboro; except Sunday for Rosney and New York and New Castle. Parlor car Arrive. MAIN LINE. From Cincinnatiand the west 8:15 m. daily; dalfy. from the east 8:15 m. daily 7:15 p. m. except Sunday. Local 8:30; a. m. except Sunday. JAMES RIVER DIVISION. -8:35 p. m. daily and 8:40 a. m. except Sunday. 8:40 a. m. except Sunday. 99 east Main street, Murphy's Hotel Jefferson Hotel and Main-Street Station for further Infor- mation, 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. Nov. 30th, 1902. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 A. m. NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk 11:30 A. m. M. Stops only at Peterson and Suffolk. Stops at Wakefield only at Peterson holding tickets from Richmond.1 and Petersburg. 9:00 A. m. NORFOLK EXPRESS for Lynchburg, Roanoke, Columbus, Chicago and Chicago. Bufet Parlor Car Petersburg to Roanoke. Pullman Sleeper. Roanoke to Columbus and Bufet Parlor for Bristol. Knoxville and Chattanooga. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to Knoxville. Roanoke to Knoxville. 12:20 P. m. Petersburg for Farmville, Lynchburg, Roanoke and intermediate stations. 8:00 P. m. Roanoke Shore Limited. Arrives Norfolk 5:20 P. m. M. Stops only at Peterson, Waverley and Suffolk. Connects at Norfolk with Steamers to Boston, Providence, New York, Baltimore and Washington. 6:56 P. m. for Suffolk, Norfolk and intermediate stations. Arrives at Norfolk 10:40 P. m. 9:35 P. m. M. M. Lynchburg, and Roanoke. Connects at Lynchburg with Washington and Chattanooga Limited. Pullman Sleeps Lynchburg to Memphis and Nashville. Connects Cars Radford to Attaul. Ala. Pullman Sleeper between Richmond and Lynchburg. Berths ready for occupancy and Lynchburg. Pullman Sleeper Petersburg and Roanoke. Trains arrive Richmond from Lynchburg and the West daily 7:35 A.M. 2 p.m. m. and 8:50 P.M. ; M.; from Norfolk and the East at 11:10 A. m.; 11:43 A. m., and 6:50 P. m. City Passenger and Ticket Agt. O. 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 Petersburg 9:31 A. M., Norfolk, 11:30 a. m. Stops only at Petersburg, Waverley, and Suffolk. 8:30 a. D. Arrives Petersburg, 8:13 a. m. Weldon, 11:32 A. M., Emporia, 10:24 a. m. Fayetteville, 4:38 P. M., Charleston 11:15 p. M., Savannah, 3:00 a. m. Tampa, 7:00 p. M., Tampa 7:00 p. M. Port Tampa 7:30 p. Connects at Wilson with No.40, arriving Goldsboro, 2:35 p. M., Wilmington 5:4 p. Fulton Sweeper New Y. rk to Jacksonville. 12:20 P. M. Daily, arriving Petersburg 1 P. M. Connects with Norfolk and Western railroad for Roanoke and inter mediate points. Stop at Drewry's Bluff, Centralia and Chester. 3:00 p. m. OCEAN SHORE LIMITED. Daily Arrives at Petersburg 3:30 P. M. Nor for railroad stops only at Petersburg Waverley, and Shore. Daily 4:10 p. m. Daily except Sunday. Arrives Petersburg, 4:38 p. m., Weldon 6:54 p. m. Rocky Mount 8:10 P. M. Makes all inter mediate stops. 5:56 P M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 7 p. m. Makes all stops. 6:56 P M. FLORIDA & WEST INDIAN LIMIED. TEDDY. Arrives Petersburg 7:38 P. M. Connects with Norfolk & Western T. M. Norfolk with Atlanta, Emporia 8:48 P. M. (Connects with Atlanta and Danville for stations between Emporia and Lawrenceville.) Weldon 9:48 P. M. Washington 10:10 a. m. Fayetteville 12:48 W. Washington 15:45 a. M. Savannah 7:55 A. M. Jacksonville 1:05 P. M. Tampa 10:30 P. M. Port Amp. 1:05 NEW LINE TO MIDDLE GEORGIA POINTS.—Arriving Augusta 8:26 A. M. Macon 11:38 A. M. Atlanta 1:00 P. M. Pullman Steeper New York to Wilmington, Charleston, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Augusta and Macon. Dining-car service. 9:35 P M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 10:15 P. M. Connects at Petersburg with Norfolk and western railway, arriving at Lynchburg, Atlanta, Oakville 4:45 a. m. Brisle 10:40 A. M. Pullman Sleeper Richmond to Lynchburg. 11:30 P. M. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 12:30 A. M. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 4:10 P. M. Daily. From Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta, Macon, Augusta and all points South. 8:48 P. M. Daily, except Sunday. Petersburg local. 11:10 P. M. Daily, except Sunday from Rocky Mount and intermediate stations. Norfolk and Suffolk. 11:42 P. M. Daily. From Norfolk, Suffolk and Petersburg. 3:00 P. M. Daily. From Petersburg Roanoke and intermediate points. 6:50 P. M. Daily. From Norfolk, Suffolk, and Petersburg. 7:45 P. M. Daily. From Miami, Port Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, Goldsboro, and all points South. 8:50 P. M. Daily. From Petersburg, Lynchburg and West. H. M. EMMERSON, Traffic Manager. W. J. CRAIG, General Passenger Agent. O. S. CAMPBELL, Division Agent. The Greatest Offer Yet! 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. 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Dining-Car Service. 11:05 P. m., No. 11 Southern Express, daily for Atlanta, Augusta, Jacksonville, and points South, Sleeper for Danville, Grosse Pointe, Salisbury and Charlotte, open at New York and connection with New York and Florida Express and Southwestern Limited, which carries through sleepers to Augusta, Savannah, Jacksonville, Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, Complete Dining-Car Service. Also carries through sleepers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays, with connections for all points in Texas, Mexico and California. 6:00 P. m., No. 10 daily, except Sunday, for Keysville and intermediate points. TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND. 9:25 P. m.) From Atlanta, Augusta, Jackson ville, Ashville and all points South. 3:40 A. m. from Keysville and local stations. 3:25 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. 10, Baltimore Limited, daily except Sundays for West Point, connect with steamers for Baltimore and York-river landings ;2:15 p. m. No.10 daily except Sundays, local express for West Point, and landed stations, Connects with stage at Lester Manor for Walkerton and faportock. 5:00 A. m., No. 74, local mixed. Leaves daily except Sundays for West Point and inter mediate stations, connecting with stage at Lester Manor for Walkerton and Tampa Bay. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND 9:15 A. m. No 15 daily from West Point, with a train from Baltimore, except Monday. 10:45 A. m. No. 9, daily except Sundays and Mondays. 4:50 P. m. except Sundays, from West Point and intermediate stations. Nos. 15 and 16 will make no stop between Richmond and Quinton. Steamers sail from West Point 5:30 p. m. daily except Sundays, from Richmond Point and Clay-bank, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Yorktown and Allmounds Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. C W. WESTBURY, D. P. A., 920 E. 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Any 43 for $1.25. Any 100 for $3.00. Write your name, full address, and list of places wanted by the numbers; enclose this, with stamps or silver, and mail or bring to address given below, and the music will be sent direct from Boston, postage prepaid. HE PLANET LIVES IN A BARREL Once He Was a Cab Driver, But Now M. Ratelet Is a Philosopher Who Makes Less Wise Men Support Him. Diogenes the Second has been found. You will remember Diogenes the First. He lived something over 2,000 years ago and requested Philip of Macedon, or was it his son Alexander? to get out of his sunshine and thus make his life completely happy. Diogenes the First lived in a tub and said bitter things about men in general. Diogenes the Second lives in a barrel and cracks a whip for a living. Diogenes the Second is a Frenchman. He used to be a cab driver, but he had bad luck and he gave up his profession. He still cracks a whip, he does that at county fairs and the like, and he plays tunes on it. M. Ratelet is the modern tub dweller, only his tub is a barrel. He took to this mode of living from necessity at first. He now sticks to it from choice. He was one of the thousands of Parisian cab drivers who are said to live by legalized piracy on Americans. If they be, then M. Ratelet was not piratical enough. His seagoing hack did not make enough captures to justify him in living. So he quit the business. He found a piece of waste ground at Champigny, not far from Paris, and he also found a barrel. He bricked over the top of this, having laid it lengthwise on the ground and left an opening into which he could crawl. This was cheaper than trying to rent a steam-heated flat. You probably know how hard it is to find a suitable flat with the desired exposure and the proper kind of a bathroom. There have been times, no doubt, when you would have been ready to crawl into a tub or barrel just to escape the trouble of house hunting. M. Ratelet probably had had all those experiences. He did not have any money and he probably did not care to move every month to save the rent. So he fixed up the barrel. Luckily it was a large barrel, about the hogshead size, but even at that it was necessary for M. Ratelet to double up when M. RATELET AT HOME. he went to bed. It was not a case of a folding bed, but of a folding sleeper. He did the folding; the bed couldn't. With his home furnished the ex-cab driver turned his attention to making livelihood. He had his whip. That is all that fickle fortune had left him from the wreck of his seagoing hack. With this whip he could play tunes. Any number of Parisian cab drivers can do this. The tunes are not strictly and technically musical. An orchestra of whip players would never do as an accompaniment to grand opera, but still it is amusing and people will pay to hear a good whip player. M. Ratelet therefore took his whip and betook himself to neighboring fairs and gatherings of country people. He played on the whip before large audiences and collected a few pennies at every performance. He has a repertoire of 20 different songs and airs with which he entertains the folks at fairs and fetes. The practical demonstrations he can give of his skill are most entertaining. He can render the French national air in a way calculated to bring tears to the eyes of the true French patriot. Then he was able to do any number of what are known as "odd jobs." That brought him in a little more money. Altogether he was in possession of a respectable income before long for a man who lived in a barrel, but he did not give up his mode of life. He still resides in the barrel. He never had had to buy furniture on the installment plan. You wouldn't have to spend $99 to furnish his flat; you could do it for four cents. If he earns a few pennies a day that suffices to buy a sausage, a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and some tobacco for cigarettes. Nothing more is required to make the ex-cab driver perfectly happy. Inventor of Queser Motor Nathan Stubblefield, of Calloway county, Ky., who claims to have discovered a system of wireless telephony, is still engaged in perfecting his scheme. He announced to the world some years ago that he had, in experimenting on a perpetual motion plan, accidentally discovered an earth current motor that would revolutionize existing electrical science. He also claimed to have discovered a method where he would telephone without wire, was guarded his cell well, and people of this see an of the yet wondering whether he Is simply a crank or will really emerge some day from his obscurity to astonish the whole civilized world with a great discovery. TRAGEDY OF A KISS. Chicago Man Siaps Girl Who Kisses His Lips and Is Fined Five Dollars. A man in Chicago holds the sanctity of his lips above pearls and rubies. He says that he has his faults, but no woman shall kiss him living. What she does when he has died in defending the only once kissed place under his nose he does not care. Thirty years old, says the Chicago American, he has gone straight down the middle of the road, looking askance at the primrose path and stuffing his ears with cotton to keep out the songs of the sirens. His name is William Gaunwald. Miss Annie Williams, of 95 Wells street, loves him. She has fought against it in vain. Last Thursday morning she looked at him with her soul in her eyes; then swaved by im- KISSED AGAINST HIS WILL. pulse, she threw her arms about his neck and kissed him resoundingly. ' Gaunwald staggered from the shock. For a moment he was too horror-stricken to do anything but gasp. Then, every instinct of insulted modesty rising fiercely, he slapped Miss Williams, saying: "Take that, now!" She wept and had him arrested. "This girl kissed me," he said to Justice Kersten. "I was not expecting such a thing. I was totally unprepared to defend myself. She gave me no warning at all. She just violently hugged me and kissed me. I don't permit any woman to take such liberties." Justice Kersten could not see that he had been injured in any way, and fined him five dollars. KLEPTOMANIA CURE. Instead of Having Them Arrested London Shopkeeper Administers Spanking to Shoplifters. A London shopkeeper is credited with having adopted a novel and successful method of discouraging the feminine habit of shoplifting. The reported result is a standing reproach to those scientists who talk about "kleptomania," and offer all sorts of excuses for ladies who habitually pick up small but valuable articles on bargain counters when the clerk is not looking. The shopkeeper's method when a lady has been detected "with the goods on her" is to conduct her to his office and offer her the choice between arrest and being then and there summarily spanked. The medical fraternity will be shocked to learn that all of the 20 women to whom this proposition was made thankfully accepted the alternative of a spanking. The shopkeeper wishes it understood that he did not administer this punishment personally. He called in a vigorous woman employee about the "TAKE YOUR CHOICE." premises as a sort of janitress whom he could depend upon to lay on without remorse, as she had brought up a numerous family in good order. The shopkeeper suggests that to prevent any collision with the authorities through the general operation of his remedy a law be passed permitting proprietors of large stores frequented by women to apply it at discretion. He remarks that not one of the subjects of his system has ever offended again. Rewarded His Own Honesty. While getting off a car in Hoboken, N. J., Mrs. H. Littlefield dropped a roll of bank notes amounting to $2,000, which she had just drawn from a bank. A polite gentleman lifted the roll, returned it to her, and disappeared before she could thank him. On counting the money Mrs. Littlefield discovered that there were only $14 in the roll. The polite gentleman had kept $1,986 as a reward for his politeness. Three Is a Lucky Number. The Greeks staked their faith on No. 3—the oracles were consulted three times, the tripod was sacred to the gods, etc. It All Depends. "After all," remarked the old bachelor, "there is no place like home." "Right you are," rejoined the bald-headed man who had loved and won, "and there are times when I am glad of it." Cincinnati Enquirer. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND; VIRGINIA Who Killed Burdicks? Who Killed Burdicks? Continued from 1st Page. "No, I don't think she dld. She knew it was Artier's fault." "Was Mr. Burdick fond of the ladies?" "Yes, he was very fond of them." dies?" "Yes, he was very fond of them." "Don't you know that Mrs. Pennell was at Mr. Burdick's home the night of the murder?" "No sir." "Didn't any one tell you that she was?" "No sir." "Do you know that Pennell was there that night?" "No sir." "Didn't any one tell you he was there?" "No sir." "And you have no reason for believing he was there?" "No sir." "If Pennell or any one else had made any threats against your husband what would you have done?" "I should have warned him." "Pennell never made any such threats?" "No sir." Mrs. Burdick was then excused and her two children were called. PRESIDENT CASTRO RESIGNS Venezuelan Congress Urges Him to Reconsider His Decision. Caracas, March 23.—President Castro has resigned. He placed his resignation of the presidency of the Republic of Venezuela in the hands of the president of congress after reading the presidential message Saturday. Senor Castro handed over the exercise of the presidential function to the president of congress. Later a night session of congress was held and a resolution was adopted, requesting President Castro to reconsider his resignation in view of the critical condition of the republic, and a vote of confidence in his policy was passed unanimously. A committee was appointed to transmit this resolution to the president. The delegation appointed by congress called at noon yesterday at the president's residence, Mirafores Palace, and transmitted to President Castro the resolution unanimously adopted by congress, refusing to accept his resignation, and requesting him to reconsider his decision. President Castro in reply refused to change his mind, but after being urged by his personal friends, he offered to present another message to congress, which he will meet on Thursday, to suggest a solution to the situation. A PLUCKY FIREMAN Rescues An Entire Family From Suffocation in Ditchwater Blows focation in Richmond Blaze. Richmond, Va., March 25.—A mother, father, infant and servant were rescued by firemen from suffocation in a fire which occurred early yesterday morning. The family were all asleep at the time their lives were endangered. The household consisted of R. L. Charles, his wife and infant son, and a servant named Rosa Carter. Fireman E. H. Harris reached the third floor by means of a ladder. He found the room dense with smoke and the family fast becoming suffocated. He snatched up the baby, wrapped it in his coat and handed it to another fireman then on the ladder, who carried it to a place of safety. Returning, Mr. Harris wrapped Mrs. Charles in a quilt and then carried her to the window and handed her to a third fireman, who landed her in safety. Mr. Charles was then awakened and descended the ladder with the assistance of Fireman Harris. The servant when aroused became so excited that she started to climb down the ladder head first and would have been dashed to pieces on the ground below but for firemen who set her right and assisted her in reaching the street. TWELVE KILLED IN BIOT Government Buildings at Port of Spain Entirely Destroyed. Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad, March 25.—Fourteen natives were killed and 60 were wounded during Monday's rioting. Quiet has been restored. The government building was entirely destroyed by the rioters and the police barracks was damaged by fire and water. All the government records were destroyed. The blue jackets of the Pallas render ded invaluable services in patrolling the streets and guarding public buildings. Volunteers have been called out and special constables have been sworn in, but no further rioting has occurred, though intense excitement prevails among the inhabitants. President Invited to Montrose, Pa. Washington, March 24.—James T. Dubois and Edward Karr, of Montrose, Pa., yesterday invited the president to attend a demonstration to be held at Montrose in June in honor of Galusha A. Grow, who on March just retired from public life after almost 50 years spent in the public service. The president was unable yesterday to give a definite response to the invitation. At one HALF THE COST Lion Coffee has better strength and flavor than many so-called "fancy" brands. Bulk coffee at the same price is not to be compared with Lion in quality. In 1 lb. air tight, sealed packages. I can place any number of colored girls aged from, say 20 to 35 years as Cooks, Maids, Waiters and House-work, wages from $3.00 to $4.50 per week. (No railroad fares paid to Philadelphia). Also young men as farm-hands. D. S. KREMER, EMPLOYMENT AGENT 27 N. Juniper, St Philadelphia, Pa. THE TRAVELS OF COLUMBUS. A A man is seated at a table, writing on a large sheet of paper. The room is dimly lit, with a stone wall and a window in the background. Columbus devotes part of his time while at Cordova to the making of maps and charts, but these furnish but scanty support. As his mission becomes known he is often pointed out as a madman. FIND A SCOFFING N (Solution to last week's puzzle:—Invert the piled by the hat and hair of Columbus. (Solution to last week's puzzle:—Invert the picture. Hat of grandee is formed by the hat and hair of Columbus. 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 literary 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-chisement 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. Special Rates Via: Southern Railway —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 25th to 28th, inclusive, with return limit March 31st. National Manufacturers Association, New Orleans, La., April 15th, 1903. New Orleans, La., April 15-17, 1903. One fare for the round trip from all past and present cities of North 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. Rhondaun, V.K. Fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 20th and 21st from points in State of Virginia, from other points April 20th. 21st and 22nd, with return limit Apr 1 28th. 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, 1900. One fare plus 25 cents for the round 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, Teun., 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 Confederate Veterans Reunion, New Orleans, La., May 19 22, 1903. One cent per mile each way for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 15th 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 SCOTT REMEDY CO. P. O. Box 570, Write at once. Louisville, Ky. Where the Negro came from?—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. a time ing of urnish mission pointed ING NEIGHBOR. at the picture. Hat of grandee is form- $4.00 to $8.00 a day guaranteed to every person sending their name and email. WANTED-A first class type-setter Must come well recommended. Apply to the PLANET office. 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. Clerk. To Nanuy 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. 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 $21.00 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., 834 Dearborn St., Chicago. 3-15-'03-18t. 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? 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 It will remove every curl from the hair, and make it perfectly straight. It will restow the hair to its original color, stop it from breaking off and falling out. OSLINE will make the hair as silk and start a luxurious growth. It is prepared from the finest ingredients and is prefectly harmless. Price 500 per bottle or 3 bottles for $1.25. Face Bleach. Our bleach removes freckles, pimples, black heads and moth patches and bleaches the face two to four shades brighter in ten days. We guarantee a beautiful clear transparent compartment all who will use this world known lotion. It has no equal anywhere. It makes the face as soft as a ba- bies skin. Try it and be convinced. Price 50c. per bottle or 3 bett- ties for $1.25. FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS or you may order from us. Send postal or express money order for goods. Address VENOL COMPANY, 3132 State St. CHICAGO, ILLS. (Successors to the Online Co.) AGENTS WANTED. 2-15-'03-18t Christopher Lloyd Dunlop and Obelisk Flour at 28 cent per bag. Pure Butcher's Lard, @ 12½ c per lb. Good Lard, " 10 " " " Kingan's Reliable Shoulder's " 12½ " " " Salt Pork, " 12½ " " " Salt Butts, " 10 " " " Rice, " 6 " " " " I also carry a line of Fresh Fish, Wood and Coal. Long Distance Call at BOOKE 501 Webster St A FULL LINE OF FRESH GOODS DELI MADAM ALLEN'S SCO TRADE THE MADAME ALLEN FOR THE H MALC SCROLL CORN CLAY MADAM ALLEN'S MAR Stops hair from falling out in a short makes it long, wavy and glossy. Price. Madam Allen's Scientific Skin Food from the face and hands, and makes the Madam Allen's Twentieth Century blemish of any kind from the skin and teed harmless. Price. 25 cents. Madam Allen's New Discovery Corn Madam Allen's Tooth Powder absolue sweetens the breath. Price. 25 cents. Agents wanted, liberal co offered to son, New York and New Jersey. Addr Allen, Post Office Box 453, Lexington, massage of the face head, neck, and body taught. All muscles of the face and body Delisk Flour at 28 cent per Prunes, Figs, Lard, @ 12½ c per lb. Fine Layer Raisons, Table Bread Soda, Starch, Boulder's Sugar, Moca and Java Coffee, Boulder's Tea, Meal, carry a line of Fresh Meats of all kinds and Coal. Long Distance Bell Phone, 13 BOOKER'S MARK Webster St., Corner L FULL LINE OF FRESH VEGETABLE GOODS DELIVERED FREE. ALLEN'S SCIENTIFIC REAL TRADE MARK THE ONLY MADAME ALLEN'S REMEDIES FOR THE HAIR, SKIN, EYES 2 COLORED WOMAN & THIS COUNTRY HAIR GROOVER CHEESE STEER FOOD STEER ADAM, ALLEN'S MARVELOUS HAIR GROWER from falling out in a short time, cures all kinds of scab, wavy and glossy. Price, 30 cents. Allen's Scientific Skin Food removes hollow checks on hands, and makes them like baby skin. Price 25 cents. Allen's Twentieth Century Wonderful Face Bleacher kind from the skin and makes it five shades white. Price, 25 cents. Allen's New Discovery Corn Cure removes any corn of Allen's Tooth Powder absolutely harmless, beautifies breath. Price, 25 cents. ed, liberal offer offered to the Allen, Juice and New Jersey. Address letters and money order. Price Box 453, Lexington, Va. Instruction given in face head, neck, and body. Scalp, hands, and nasal muscles of the face and body scientifically taught. I also carry a line of Fresh Meats of all kinds, Fresh Fish, Wood and Coal. Long Distance Bell Phone, 1307. A FULL LINE OF FRESH VEGETABLES. GOODS DELIVERED FREE. MADAM ALLEN'S SCIENTIFIC REMEDIES. TRADE MARK THE ONLY MADAME ALLEN'S REMEDIES FOR THE HAIR, SKIN ETC. 22 COLORED WOMAN'S 6 IN THIS COLOUR HAIR GROWER CASH CASE STORE LEAGER FOOD MADAM ALLEN'S MARVELOUS HAIR GROWER Stops hair from fallingfont 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. Madam Allen's Twentieth Century Wonderful Face Bleacher removes all blemish of any kind from the 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 end sweetens the breath. Price, 25 cents. Agents wanted, liberal offered to the. 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, All orders promptly filled at short rested 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 CORRAL DIRECTOR, EMBALMER AND L s promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or te settings and nice entertainments Plenty of room with Large picnic or band wagons for hire at reasonable less carriage, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand 12 EAST 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 noth-irst-class carriages, buggies, etc. keeps constantly on hand fine Funeral Supplies. [Residence Next Door.] OPEN ALL DAY & NIGHT MECHANICS' L DAY & NIGHT--Man on Duty MANICS' SAVINGS OPEN ALL DAY & NIGHT--Man on Duty All Night. MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK 511 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Va. Capital $25000. 3 PER CENT Interest ing 60 D LOANS NEGOTIATED.— is solicited. For all information co- Loans, Etc., apply to the Casi Banking Hours: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. M. to Apartments are fitted up with modu- gas and electricity. Polite officials will OFFI JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. THOS. R. W. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. O. F. JNO. R. CHILES, B. P. VANDERVALL JOHN MITCHELL, JR., JNO. T. TAYLOR R. W. WHITING, THOS. M. ORUM WILLIAM CENT Interest Paid on All Deposit ing 60 Days or over. NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of the CENT. For all information concerning Stock, D. C., apply to the Cashier. Hours: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. to 7 P. M. It 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. ERS, B. P. VANDERVALL, D. J. CHAVERS, SHELL, JR., JNO. T. TAYLOR, H. F. JONATHAN, THOS. WHITING, THOS. M. CRUMP, SECY, E. A. WASHINGTON WILLIAM CUSTALO. 3 PER CENT Interest Paid on All Deposits Remaining 60 Days or over. LOANS NEGOTIATED.—The patronage of the Public is solicited. For all information concerning Stock, Deposits, and Loans, Etc., apply to the Cashier. Banking Hours: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturday 9 A. M. to 8 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. THOS. H. WYATT, Cashier. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. C. FARLEY, W. F. GRAHAM, E. R. JEFFERSON. JNO. R. OHILES, B. P. VANDERVALL, D. J. CHAVERS, WM. A. HANKINS, JOHN MITCHELL, JR., JNO. T. TAYLOR, H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS Smith, R. W. WHITING, THOS. M. CRUMP, SECY, E. A. WASHINGTON, J. J. CARTER, WILLIAM CUSTALO. 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 DO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED in Looking for LOW PRICES. Go To BOOKER'S MARKET BEFORE GOING ELSEWHERE. NEW PHONE, 1133 PRICE, EMBALMER AND LIVERYMAN. notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls ents Plenty of room with all necessary gons for hire at reasonable rates and noth- Keeps constantly on hand fine Funeral EIGH STREET. T-Man on Duty All Night SAVINGS BANK Paid on All Deposits Remain Days or over. The patronage of the Public concerning Stock, Deposits, and Chier. Saturday 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. and 5 P. 7 P. M. _ Turn improvements. Building lighted with be pleased to serve you. CERS: H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President. VATT, Cashier. ARLEY, W. F. GRAHAM, E. R. JEFFERSON. D. J. CHAVERS, WM. A. HANKINS, OR, H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS SMITH, P. SEC'Y, E. A. WASHINGTON, J. J. CARTER, CUSTALO. H. F. JONATHAN Fish Oysters & Produce 120 N. 17th St., RICHMOND, VA. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Long Distance Phone, 752.