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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOL. XXI NO. 6. ONE BAPTIST CONFERENCE IN RICHMOND. No More Division—Pace Has Come to Stay. On last Monday at the Fifth Street Baptist Church another step in the right direction was taken. There have been three Baptist conferences in the city of Richmond, but now there is only one, and the river of peace still flows. The old and the new conferences met last Monday to discuss the grounds of Union. It was soon discovered that there was no need for anything except a motion to unite. Thereupon Dr. Perry, of the Fifth Baptist Church (Sydney), motioned that the two conferences having met in joint session would now be resolved into one conference. The motion was carried. The following officers were elected: president, Rev. Archer Ferguson; Vice-President, Rev. Joseph Perry; Secretary, W.T. Johnson, D. D.; Assistant Secretary, Rev F. W. Williams, B. D.; Treasurer Bishop Evans Payne; Corresponding Secretary, Rev Z. D. Lewis, D. D.; Conference Reporter, Rev W. F. Waugh. A committee was then appointed to draft a new constitution, which will be submitted next Monday morning when the conference meet at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. Now that the ministers and churches are all together again it is expected that the union will work to the material advancement of the colored people of Richmond and the spiritual advancement of their churches, but it is not only expected that the influence for good will be confined to Richmond, but it is boldly asserted and prophesied that it is beginning of union between the General Convention and the Baptist State Convention of Virginia, and the Lot Cary Convention and the National Baptist Convention; for Richmond is undoubtedly the headquarters of Negro Baptists in America. There is no other city whose Christian population is so largely Baptist. Of the forty thousand colored people living in Richmond, twenty thousand of them belong to the Baptist churches. There is also a larger degree of intelligence in the Baptist churches of Richmond than in any other city where there is a lar e of colored Baptists. Fifteen of the colored Baptist p sts of Richmond are graduates from excellent institutions of learning, and that of itself places Richmond tar in the lead over many of our cities It is rumored that the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention will soon be returned to Richmond. If that is done, the contention between the two national bodies will be removed, for the removal of that Board in 1895 was the cause of the split of the National Body. Cool headed men, conservative and far-seeing are now at seeking to bring the Board back to Richmond. Rev. G. B. Howard, D. D., of Petersburg, Va., and Rev. Heny Madison, of McKinney, Va., were present and made timely addresses. A Card. For four years has Reformers' Store, corner 6th and Clay Sts., enjoyed a most flourishing business at the hands of our good citizens of Richmond and vicinity. We have labored hard to merit your patronage, and to-day we realize that our efforts have not been in vain. We have proven to the public in the past that we could conduct an up-to-date business, and we take this means of heartily thanking you for your support. During the present year it is our purpose to study more deeply than ever the best interest of our customers—to the end that they can buy no cheaper or better goods anywhere than from our store. See our ad. in this issue and call and inspect our new stock just placed upon our shelves. Orders are delivered to you on short notice. The following ladies and gentlemen constitute our force: Chas. Briggs, Assistant Manager; Wm. W. Banks, Head Salesman; Jno. W. Kemp, Assistant Salesman; Lewis Gardner, Canvasser and Chief Order Clerk; L. E. Christian, Cashier; L. A. Edwards, Chief Bookkeeper; Benj. Ladd and John Cary, Drivers. Most respectfully yours, WM. S. MORGAN, Manager. Officers Elected The following officers of Maceo Lodge, No. 35 were elected December 15th, 1903 and installed January 5th, 1904: C. C., Sir W. H. Henderson; V. C., Sir E. W. R. Glenn; P., Sir Nathaniel Banks; M. of W., Sir H. F. Jonathan; M. of F., Sir W. S. Howard; M. of R. & R. of M., Sir W. S. Howard; M. of A., Sir Grant Roane; I. G. Sir Isaac Bray; O. G., Sir Jefferson Coleman; M. of Ex., Sir Jas. Woodson The Kink That Won't Come Back. You can make your hair just as straight and smooth as you want to be using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, and the kink that was there before will not come back. The Ozonized Ox Marrow also keeps hair from falling out, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. It never fails. One bottle does it. Sold over forty years to ladies of refinement all over the country, giving perfect satisfaction. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. FROM NORFOLK. Trouble on a Street-Car-Emancipation Celebration. Norfolk, Va., Jan. 13, 1904. A million dollars having been subscribed by the people of Tidewater Virginia, including the many corporation and capitalist to perpetuate the charter of the垦场 Exposition, Congress will be the door at which these people are knocking and appropriation in the millions is needed. As the Congress is republican and Congressman Slemp is the only republican allowed, Congress from Virginia he is very much sought after and without his assistance the propriation will not be available as the exposition is to celebrate the landing of the first white settlers in the country in 1607. Of course the colored man will of necessity be the guest of the nation. One dollar and cost is what Justice Taylor imposes on a colored for spitting in a street car. This being the second arrest under the ordinance, although the habit is commonly indulged in. A colored woman the other day entered a crowded street car in which s vereal white men were standing on the rear platform and owing to the sudden sneeze the car she lost her balance, catching her in fainting against one of the men who rudely jerked against the car saying: "Get off my nigger! If this same class of white men could keep out of our homes and let our girls alone much of the race question would regulate itself. One of the worst cases of alleged cruelty was aired in the Corporation Court this week when a Mrs. Annie Whaley was given five years in the penitentiary for malicious assault maiming Lillie Davis, a girl about 15 years old claimed by her as her niece. She was then as her mother and claims that her father Mr. Davis is still living in Buncombe county to Carolina, Mrs. Whaley and husband have been living in No'folk about two years, coming from North Carolina. A series of revival meetings are being held in St. Johns A. M. E. Church about three nights every week since the first of the year. The meetings are not well attended when the importance of revival meeting is considered. A fire on North Okeefe St., Huntersville, today destroyed the homes of Jescob Broom, Isaac J. Ryals and Amanda Odomhouse. A defective fire in the house of Okeefe where the fire originated, is supposed to be the cause of the fire. The families saved most of their effects. The buildings all were covered by insurance. Politics are still warm in Norfolk, but it is all one sided—all Democrats. The ins and the outs or the so-called good government and that bad ring of whom it alleges pastmasters of all that is bad, and beyond anything redeeming they have been beaten, and this time the good government wing did it in both voting and counting and no Negro was in the wood pile either. Mr. Richard H. Parker, of 54th Ave., B. Huntsville, who has been confined to his house through sickness, is so as to be out, being much improved. Mr. Archie Laughton, of 431 Cumberland street, is out again after several weeks' sickness. Mr. Robt. N. Jones, of St. James St., died Saturday, last, of quite a protracted illness, having been confined to the house since last summer. Mr. Jones was president of the emancipation celebration last year. His funeral took place from St. Johns A. M. E. Church Tuesday, of which he was a consistent member. The celebration of the Emancipation in January was the largest in many years. Mr. W. H. Thoroughgood being chief marshall, assisted by an able corps of assistants, and Mr. Jas. E. Fuller being president of the association. The procession was divided in five divisions with its chief assistant and headed by a band of music (each division). The procession was fully two miles long, parading the principal streets of the city. After which the procession was halted on Bute street, where it was reviewed by the president and officials and dismissed. The exercises took place in the Bute Street Baptist Church, which was well rendered and was a red letter day in Negro Emancipation. The whole race is indebted to our many liberal white employers who so kindly load vehicles, horses and other things to assist the affair and in a thousand instances giving our people holiday, closing up many of their business houses. The programme rendered at the Bute Street Baptist Church at 7:30 p. m. was as follows: 'Hymn. "Coronation"—Choir and con- Hymn, "Coronation"—Choir and congregation. Scripture Lesson—Rev. J. W. Wood. Prayer—Rev. M. Lewis. Anthem—Choir. Announcements and collection. Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."—Choir. Reading of the Proclamation—Miss Mary L. Rankin. Hymn, "America"---Choir and congregation. We extend to Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Pettis our sincere sympathy in the loss of their bright little boy, who died Jan. 8, 1904, at Radford, Va. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1904. The class took an active part in the explanation of the Sunday School lesson last Saturday. Prof. Mc Williams was pleased with such interest. Everybody is invited to take a part. Free. The Y. M. C. A. Conference had a very successful meeting last Friday. The membership meeting is adding much life to the work. The meeting in the jail and almshouse are producing great results. Rev. Frank Davis gave the boys an address last Sunday which will be of great help to them. A father who loves his boys always knows what to say to other boys. The men took an active part in the open meeting last Sunday conducted by Rev. W. H. Stokes, A. B., B. D. All women and men are invited to the explanation on the Sunday School Saturday 5 p. m. at our rooms. Come. All men for committee work are requested to be on time Sunday. We hear that the men are rejoicing because they will have Rev. Z. D. Lew. is, D. D., to address them Sunday 3:30 p. m. at the True Reformers' Hall. Sunject: "The Man and the Hour." The doctor is a friend to men, so the men will turn out in fall to meet their friend. Special music by a quartette from the Second Baptist Church. Prof. H.B. Burwell, pianist. Be on time, men. Tell every man you meet. Seats are free. The watch word is "Meet me at the True Reformers' Hall Sunday 3:30 p. m. Meeting for boys Sunday 4 p. m. at the Y. M. C. A. rooms. Look out for "The Search Light." Dr. D. W. Davis is the man. Get ready, men, for the great battle that is to come out very soon. We know nothing but to fight from start to finish for the souls of men. Is Very Lonesome Baltimore, Md., Jan. 11, 1904. Dear Wife: Will you please try to be home before March as I am very lonesome and will do you no harm, and I would like to have your direct address. If I had it I would send you the amount of money you need. Your belongings are all together and safe and have never been sold. From your loving husband, JAMES HILL. Half Rates to New Orleans and Return via Southern Railway. On account of the Mardi Grass Carnival at New Orleans, La., February 10th-16th; Mobile, Ala., February 10th-16th; Pensacola, Fla., February 10th-16th, 1904, the Southern Railway will sell special tickets from all stations on its lines to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola and return at one fare, plus 25c for the round trip. These tickets on sale to either of the above points on February 9th to 15th, inclusive, with return limit February 16th, 1904, except that by depositing tickets with Ticket Agent at destination and payment of 50c the return limit will be extended to March 15th, 1904. Fare for the round trip from Richmond to New Orleans, $26.50; Mobile, $24.50; Pensacola, $24.50. The Southern Railway offers exceptionally good facilities for reaching the above points, having two fast limited trains daily, with through pullman and day coaches, and dining cars of the highest standard. For further information apply to nearest Ticket Agent of Southern Railway. C. W. Westbury D. P. A. The Colored Telegraph Messengers. The Western Union Telegraph Company is uniforming its colored messengers in this city and the feeling against the colored appointees is subsiding. This innovation was brought about by the refusal of the white boys to carry messages at the revised rates adopted by the company. The colored boys are giving satisfaction and the service is said to be much improved. The Only Colored Delegate. Mr. W. C. Walker, president of the East End Protective Association of Newport News, Va., was in the city this week. He is a delegate to the Anti-Saloon League which has been in session for the Second Baptist Church. He is the only former member in the League, and he states that no discrimination has been made against him. Southern Women Wanted. Young women to do plain cooking, washing and ironing for families in and around New York. Nice homes and good wages. We send you tickets. Address, HUNTER, 321 W. 59th St... New York. Enclose stamp. Agents wanted at once. 1m-1-16-04 LOST- White and black Fox Terrier, answers to the name of Bobbie, number of metal 288. Liberal reward if brought to 301 E. Grace St., Mrs. B. S. Smith. Bank Officers Elected The Board of Directors of the Mechanic's Savings Bank of Richmond met Friday night, 8th inst at 511 N. Third Street. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John Mitchell, Jr.; VicePresident, H. F. Jonathan; Cashier, Thomas H. Wyatt; Secretary, Thomas M. Crump; Runner, Elam L. Benks. The President appointed the following committees, Executive: Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham, J. C. Farley, William Custello, D. J. Chavers, Thomas M. Crump. The President and VicePresident are members of this committee ex officio. Rt. Resta: Col. John R. Chiles, E. R. Jefferson, M. D.; and Col. Thomas Smith. Auditing: Col. Thomas M. Crump, J. J. Carter and Col. John R. Chiles. The increase in the aggregate deposits last year was $63,000 more than the year preceding. The amount of funds in the Bank's hands both cash and invested is $43,000. The aggregate deposits during the past two years are $309,000. PERSONALS AND BRIEFs. —Mr. Wallace B. Christian, of Washington, D. C., called on us. He was called here on account of the death of his daughter, Ethel. —Rev. Samuel Madison, pastor of Big Bethel Baptist Church, of McKinney, Va., was in the city last week. He reports his church in a flourishing condition, having been pastor there for 35 years. He conducted services at Fifth Street Baptist Church last Sunday evening. —Miss Annie Scott, of New York, is in the city, the guest of her brother, Mr. Jordan Scott, 1220 W. Leigh street. She will be pleased to see her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Broadley of Falls River, Mass., called on us. —Rev. Caesar Perkins, D. D., is indoposed at his home in N. 13th street. It is presumed that he contracted a severe cold during his last trip to Buckingham county, Va. -----Capt. Benjamin Scott is confined to his room at 618 Jucah street, but is improving. Prof. S.J. Sutton was honored by his friends at San Antonio. Texas, Jan. 3d, 1904, by the act in presenting to him a handsome Morocco leather Teacher's Bible. Prof. Sutton has many friends in this city and the people of Texas are blessed in having such a worthy son of the Old Dominion in their midst. A Grand Reception. On January 7th, 1904, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard, 1405 West Leigh street, a grand reception was tendered Rev. C. H. Phillips, D.D., and his bride, who was formerly Mrs. Maggie Powell, of Newport News, Va. Among those present were Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D.; Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D.; Rev. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Frayers, Chief A. W. Holmes and wife, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Hill, Miss Julia E. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Branch, Mrs. Arthur Hill, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Ornle, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Minor, Mrs. Willmott, Mrs. Henry Locket, Mr. and Mrs. Mountswell, Mr and Mrs. Jas. Hearn, Miss Mose Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watson, Deney Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Starlings, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blackwell, Mrs. Pinkoy Price, Mrs. Irene Harris, Miss Nannie Cripp, Miss Alice Lee, Mrs. Rock, Master Samuel J. Stokes, Master Alvin Burrell. Dr. Graham and Chief Holmes furnished the amusement by telling funny jokes. Mrs Amelia Howard was greatly cheered by the unexpected arrival of her husband from Philadelphia. All seemed to have enjoyed themselves to their own satisfaction and at a late hour all left for their homes expressing their best wishes for the bride and groom's future happiness. Myrtle Lodge's Entertainment Myrtle Lodge, No. 17, gave a fine entertainment Monday night, 4th inst. It consisted of thanksgiving and memorial exercises. Sir Rufus W. Brown was master of ceremonies and Sir George W. Dandridge, caterer. Ladies were in attendance. Miss Norena Brown presided at the piano. Prayer was offered by Sir W. H. Trent and a fine address of welcome was delivered by Sir S. M. Wilson. Sir L. T. Crawford eulogized the dead. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., delivered an address and Sir W. H. Brown dealt with the past history of the lodge, while Sir D. J. Mason dealt with the past history. Sir Andrew Johnson also spoke and Sir Jos. Hawkinson discussed the good of the order. Supper was served in the admirably lighted and convenient dining hall at 12 o'clock. It was a fine repast and every one seemed happy. It is conceded that this was one of the finest entertainments ever given by a Pythian lodge in this city and the management is being congratulated. WANTED - Oooks and house-girls for this and Northern cities. Wages good. Transportation furnished. R. W. EI som, 417 E. Broad S. com i2 n2 4 MABEL BECHTEL'S LOVER ACQUITTED David Weisenberg Freed and Alois Eckstein Called For Trial. FAMILY AWAIT THEIR ORDEAL Allentown, Pa., Jan. 13.—The series of trials to fix the responsibility for the murder in October last of Mabel Bechtel, the pretty 21-year-old silk mill girl of this city, was begun before Judge Trexler, in the Lehigh county court, and before adjournment had been taken, one of the accused, David Weisenberger, one of the lovers of the fortunate girl, was formally arraigned and acquitted of the murder charge. Alois Eckstein, Mabel Bechtel's fiance, also charged with complicity in the crime, was called to the bar of the court, and the slow work of selecting a jury to try him was in progress when court adjourned. After Eckstein's case is disposed of the aged mother of the dead girl, Myrtha, the 17-year-old daughter, and the two sons, Charles and John, will be tried for complicity in the sensational crime. Thomas Bechtel, who was arrested a few days after the murder was discovered, along with the above named persons, committed suicide in his cell the day after he was arrested. Never in the history of the county bar has there been so much interest displayed in a trial as there is in the present series of trials. A great crowd was in attendance all day waiting for the now celebrated case to start. Weisenberger was to have been arraigned early in the day, but the whole proceeding was blocked by the trial of Eugene Bloch, accused of the murder of a woman named Katie Fatzinger. Immediately after the jury in this case had solemnly filed out of the crowded court room to consider Bloch's guilt or innocence, District Attorney Lichtenwalner called Weisenberger to the bar. No time was lost in securing a jury, and while the names of the talesmen were being called, Eckstein and members of his family entered the court room. Mrs. Bechtel and her three accused children, accompanied by her two married daughters, did not arrive until Eckstein had been called to face the court. The jury selected to try Weisenberger, all of whom were drawn without challenge, were Irwin Dietz, Marcus Diefenderfer, David Wanamaker, Irwin J. Bruch, Oliver F. Kerne, Charles Sell, Frank Houck, Stephen B. Murray, Robert Fenstermaker, James Jacoby, William Blose and Milton H. Walt. Weisenberger was called to the bar and pleaded not guilty to the charge of accessory before and after the fact. With this formality over, the district attorney announced that the commonwealth at this time had no evidence to convict the defendant, and asked that the jury render a verdict of not guilty. Judge Trexler instructed the jurymen accordingly, and Weisenberger was freed. Without the loss of a minute, Eckstein's case was called, and the battle between the commonwealth's attorney and the defendant's counsel was begun. Eckstein's attorneys are former State Senator Harry G. Stiles and C. A. Groman. The charges against Eckstein are similar to those lodged against his rival for the love of Mabel Bechtel. That the case will be subduably fought is indicated by the fact that out of the 24 men called to serve as jurors, 26 were excused or challenged. The eight men selected are Lewis H. Peters, Chester Fritz, Samuel A. Rabenold, Charles Heil, John S. Mosser, John F. Miller, Lewis A. Rex and William Krum. Bloch Convicted of Murder Allentown, Pa., Jan. 13. — Eugene Bloch was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the killing of Mrs. Katie Fatzinger at her apartments on August 6 last, by cutting her throat with his razor, at which time Bloch also made a desperate attempt at suicide by cutting his throat and wrists. The defense was that there was a mutual agreement of suicide, and that Mrs. Fatzinger cut her throat herself. A motion for a new trial will be made later on. ASA S. BUSHNELL STRICKEN Former Governor of Ohio Suffers Two Strokes of Anonllexy. Columbus, O., Jan. 12.—Former Governor Asa S. Bushnell was stricken with apoplexy just as he arrived at the Union Station to take the train for his home in Springfield. Mr. Bushnell's condition is critical. Physicians hold out little hope of recovery. Governor Bushnell had spent the day in Columbus. When his carriage arrived at the station the driver opened the door and found Mr. Bushnell almost unconscious. Will Grant, of RICHMOND Springfield, who was passing, jumped into the carriage and drove to a physician's office and then to Grant Hospital. Mr. Bushnell's former physician, Dr. Starling Loving, was summoned. Governor Bushnell suffered a second stroke and is unable to speak or move, but can recognize his family. His condition is such that the end is expected momentarily. Sensational Gold Strike Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 13.—The most sensational gold strike in the Cripple Creek district in years was confirmed on Ironclad Hill. From a space no larger than a man's body ore to the value of $25,000 was shipped, some of which assays $23,000 a ton. The strike has caused great activity in the northern portion of the district. 6TEAMER SINKS IN WILD STORM Fifty-one Drowned When Within Three Miles of Shore Seattle, Wash, Jan. 11.—The steamer Clalam, of the Seattle-Victoria fleet, went down midway between Smith Island and Dungeness, in the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Fifty-one persons were drowned. Every woman and child aboard the Clalam perished. The Clalam was a stamunch new passenger boat. She left Port Townsend for Victoria, facing a terrific southern gale. Within sight of her destination a huge sea overwhelmed the little steamer, smashing in her dead lights, flooding her hold with water, extinguishing the fires beneath her boiler and placing her at the mercy of a howling gale. The culmination of the tragedy was postponed for several hours. Within three miles of shore, and at a time when it appeared certain that the Clallam had been lost, a desperate effort was made to save the women and children in the lifeboats. They were placed in the first boat to leave the ship, which Captain Lawrence, a Yukon pilot, volunteered to command the boat, which was manned by deckhands. The frail craft went down within sight of the Clallam, and a second lifeboat filled with male passengers, and in command of Second Officer Currin, was probably lost a few minutes later. Aboard the Clallam watchers saw the waves sweep passengers from their hold on the seats and hurl them into the water. Though the lifeboat was righted later, diligent search has failed to find a trace of her. More passengers and members of the crew were lost when a third lifeboat was swamped in an attempt to launch the boat. The tug Sea Lion sighted the Holyoke and her tow about midnight and stood by to assist. An hour and a half later she lurched and disappeared beneath the waves. By heroic efforts the crews of the two tugs saved the lives of nearly all who remained aboard the Clallam. A few were swept away and perished in the blackness of the storm. BIDS FOR PHILIPPINE BONDS Harvey Fiske & Sons Offer 107,577 For $7,000,000 Issue Accepted. $7,000,000 issue Accepted. Washington, Jan. 12. - Blds for the Philippine friar lands bonds were opened at the war department. The highest bid for the purchase of the entire issue of $7,000,000 was from Harvey Fiske & Sons, associated with Fiske & Robinson and the National City Bank, of New York. Their figures for all or none of the bonds were 105,777, and for all or any part of the bonds 105.57. There were 80 bidders in all and much higher figures were offered for small lots of the bonds. Harvey Fiske & Sons were awarded the entire issue. This figure undoubtedly is lower than the bonds at first were expected to bring. It was stated at the insular bureau that the state of the money market, a general downward tendency in government securities, and, more than anything else, certain limitations placed on the availability of these Philippine bonds in connection with their use by banks, which were not imposed upon preceding issues, undoubtedly have acted to keep down the bids. However, it is stated that the figure realized was in excess of the estimates of some of the Wall street financiers. Bill In House of Delegates. St. Louis, Jan. 13. — Investigation into the rumor that a new combine has been formed in the house of delegates to secure boodle money, has, it is alleged, produced the information that a $15,000 bribe was solicited to insure the passage of a bill authorizing the establishment of a pneumatic tube service for the transmission of merchandise, letters and express packages between Union Station and the World's Fair grounds. It is alleged that the attempt to secure the bribe money was made within the past two months. A man who is now under penitentiary sentence for conviction of participation in nat- uralization trends is alleged to have acted for a councilman and solicited the bribe from member of the firm constructing the proposed pneumatic tube system. It is alleged that controversy over the amount resulted in an agreement on $10,000, providing the bill was passed. Ohio Legislature Returns Him With a Large Majority. Columbus, O., Jan. 13.—The Ohio legislature, by separate ballot of the house and senate, voted to return Marcus A. Hanna to the United States senate for a second term. Mr. Hanna's majority was 90. His re-election is in striking contrast to his election six years ago, when, after a most exciting political contest, he secured only the requisite number of votes to elect, 73, on joint ballot, the senate in its separate ballot having given a majority of one vote to Robert E. McKissen, of Cleveland. Reappointed Colored Postmaster. Washington, Jan. 11.—The president has reappointed Rev. Joshua Wilson, a negro minister, postmaster at Florence, S. C., despite protests by the residents. When Wilson was appointed four years ago there was no objection made to him. Taft Confirmed. Washington. Jan. 12.—The senate is executive session confirmed the following nominations: William H. Taft, of Ohio, secretary of war; Luke E. Wright, Tennessee, civil governor of the Philippine Islands; Henry C. Ida, Vermont, vice governor of the Philippine Islands. BURSTING SOILER KILLS SIX Explosion Tore Saw Mill to Pieces. Hurling Men In All Directions. Tustin, Mich., Jan. 12.—The boiler in the sawmill owned by H. W. March of Manistee, located at Hicks Lake in Osceola county, exploded and killed six men, injuring four others, perhaps fatally. The dead are: Bert Lester, Len Chase, Mark Bradley, F. L. Morris, Len Dalton and E. B. Powers. All were married men. The explosion occurred just as the men were preparing to start up, and the force of the explosion tore the mill to pieces, hurling the men in all directions. Portions of the mill were thrown hundreds of feet. It is be联 the explosion was due to low water in the boiler. Declined to Go On Retired List. Declined to Go On Retired List. Washington, Jan. 12.—Three officers of the army recently have declined to go on the retired list with increased rank. These are Brigadier General John F. Weston, commissary general; Brigadier General A. W. Greely, chief signal officer, and Brigadier General G. M. Randall, commanding the department of Luzon. Each of these officers was tendered a major generalcy on condition of his immediate retirement, and in each case the offer was declined, on the ground that the officer preferred active duty to promotion under such conditions. Cape Charles, Va., Jan. 12.—Twee children, Noah and William White aged 8 months and 6 years respectively, were burned to death, and their brother Lewis narrowly escaped a similar death. The children had been left alone by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah White, who were at work. The mother returned in time to save the third child from the flames by entering the burning house just before the roof fell in. Driggs Sentenced to One Day. New York, Jan. 13. — Ex-Congressman Edmund H. Driggs, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to imprisonment of one day in Raymond stall jail and to a fine of $10,000. Driggs was convicted of accepting money, while a congressman-elect, for securing a government contract for the purchase of automatic cashiers from the Brandt-Dent company for the postoffice department. There will be no appeal. DEMOCRATS CHOOSE ST. LOUIS National Convention Will Meet Ther Wednesday, July 6 Washington, Jan. 13.—The Democratic national committee furnished a surprise, selecting St. Louis as the place for holding the national convention of 1904. The date fixed for the convention was Wednesday, July 6, at 12 o'clock. Previous to the meeting of the committee it seemed a foregone conclusion that Chicago would be selected as the place of meeting, but political exigencies entered into the situation, and a majority of the committee voted for St. Louis. For some hours previous to the meeting of the committee there was talk in the corridors and among Democratic leaders that the convention in Chicago might be subject to the influence of a strong movement and a strong newspaper influence in favor of some particular candidate. HE PLANET "COUNTRIFIED." Do they call you "countried?" Let it be your joy and pride, You, who love the birds and bees, And the whispers of the trees! Trust me, friend of flowers and grass, Brown-faced lad and lass, Naught in all the world beside Equals being "countried." Up of mornings when the light Reddens on the mountain height; Hearing bird-throats swell With the joy they call me. Conscious that the morning sings Like a harp with unseen strings, Over which the breezes glide; This is being "countried." Roaming far, on summer days, Or when autumn woodlands blaze; Learning how to catch and tell Nature's precious secrets well; Bellows with sunshine, heart and face; Or where breezes interface, Dappled like the sky troughs side; This is being "countried." What though little fit to pose In the city's ways and clothes? There is vastly more to love In the body's nature's glove. Health and happiness and I am Are best fashions for a man. All who rear to God abide Are, in some way, "countrified." — James Buckham, in Journal of Agri- culture A Frivolous Martyr STARTLING headlines in the Morning Call announced the return to the states of Flo Webster, the vaudeville favorite, from a successful engagement in the klodyke. Her fortune was variously estimated with a prolific wealth of adjectives. Scores of young actresses read the graphic accounts of Webster's success; how chamels bags of gold were showered at her feet, as she sang and danced to audiences of rough millionaire miners on the rude stage in the cold country. They devoured accounts of her picturesque life, and illustrated Sunday specials, pictured her wonderful dog teams, the fastest in the Klodyke, and her sleds laden with costly furs. One morning before these stories were beginning to find themselves in editorial waste baskets dubbed "dead matter," a weary-eyed woman stepped from a hansom before the St. Mercia hospital, and disappeared behind the forbidding black doors. The frowsy maid within was bidden to deliver a slip of cardboard, bearing the simple inscription, "Flo Webster" to Dr. J. Wilbur Balthch. Balthch was a young visiting surgeon, who spent most of his time at the hospital, and whose patients were chiefly imaginary. The woman waited impatiently in the stuffy office, striding back and forth across the room, stopping occasionally before the doleful picture of a weepingaint, or the grim features of a painted martyr. For all the shimmer of silks, the jingling of chains and chatelaines, and the sparkle of diamonds, she was not an imposing figure. The beauty she had once undoubtedly possessed had succumbed to powder and paint, peroxide and champagne; but there was an expression in her face of indomitable courage and strength, and a hint of womanly possibilities in her wide eyes. She thought of her heralded success, and smiled bitterly. The old happy days before her adventurous journey were constantly before her. She had gained SHE RECOGNIZED A FAMILIAR STEP. wealth in the interim, but the price had not brought happiness. "When I come back with a fortune, Jack, we will share it, you and I, but we cannot live on expectations." She had said this the morning before leaving the states to Jack Baltech, then a struggling medical student, and a familiar figure at the stage door of the Gaiety. Flo Webster was a slip of a girl in those days, the toast of the men about town and the idol of the gallery boys. She had danced herself into the hearts of theater-goers the evening of her first appearance. Flattery and attention had not turned her pretty head, however, probably because her susceptible girl's heart had immediately gone out to handsome Jack Baltech, a man of whom men spoke contemptuously, and women proportionately admired. He had said to her one morning long ago, with a look which had caused her to draw a long breath: "If I had the price, Flo, I would marry you to-morrow, but—" She did not take into account that unfinished sentence. There and then she had resolved that he should "have the price." "After all," she sighed, coming back to the present, "I have brought him a fortune—after all!" She laughed bitterly in the faces of the doleful saints; then recognizing a famiar step in the corridor she sunk in a large dusty chair. instinctively choosing a theatrical pose. "Flo!" "Jack!" The same handsome, nonchalant Jack, looking not a day older, stood before her. She felt his critical eyes on her, and shrank in her chair, as she thought she read the curiously half-indifferent expression. A sob rose in her throat, but his bravely chocked it back. He saw only a hard-faced women in a studied attitude, who greeted him with that air of worldly wisdom, which men condemn in women. There was scarcely a resemblance in the woman before him, he thought, to the joyous, impulsive girl he had known and loved. But he did not forget the fortune her finery represented. "Jack," she said, almost timidly, nervously fingering a belt of gold nuggets, "I—I have the price!" Baltch smiled; his vanity was pleased, as he recalled the old words. "And have you thought of me all these months little girl?"—he had been wont to call her that in the past, but somehow the words sounded strangely out of place now. "Has there been no one else?" He spoke in the low caressing voice which had once warmed the heart of his mother, and for which women had loved him ever since. "I love you, Jack," she said simply, "years could not change me." "Dr. Baltch!" They both started, as a small black figure appeared in the doorway, and as Flo turned she stood face to face with a remarkably beautiful girl, in the garb of a nun. An inexplicable fear seized her, as she looked at Sister Elifeda. The girl's face was almost infantile in its purity. Great serious blue eyes looked out from the severe habit of black with an expression of guilelessness. Little wiltful curls peeped from the white folds about her face. "We want you, doctor, when you are at leisure, little Patrick O'Donahue is worse." Her voice was musical and she left them with a peculiarly graceful step, her long black veil floating around her. Flo thought of the enchanted princesses in the fairy tales of her childhood. "Why didn't she send a nurse?" asked the actress abruptly. "Possibly because she did not choose to," answered Blatch petulantly. "Well we shan't quarrel, Jack, shall we? Come, what have you to say to me?" "Why," he laughed confusedly, thinking of the fortune and other things, "I thought that was all settled years ago; when shall it be, Flo?" The moments sped all too quickly to Flo. Balthit was charming, as he gracefully told her of love and constancy, the while humorously liking his lot to that of the martyr on the wall. "I will not delay you longer from your work," said Flo, presently. "How good and noble you are, always caring for others. It makes me feel that I, too, can—can amount to something real." "A hundred thousand at least," Jack was thinking, complacently. "But I should love to just take a peep at the hospital," she continued. "That you shall." He called to the frowsy maid. "Annie! Show Miss Webster through the house." "To-morrow, Jack!" called Flo, and he waved his hand to her gavy. The corridors were long and many, and Flo was soon tired, besides she had much to think of. "Let us sit here and rest," she said to the girl, seating herself on a bench outside the dispensary. The maid shuffled away, and Flo sat dreamily at rest, listening half unconsciously to the murmur of voices which floated through the open door of the dispensary. "What soft, harmonious voices those sisters have," she thought. Suddenly she sat up straight. A man's voice was answering the gentle tones of the woman. "Ah, little Sister Eifleda, if I was only rich, instead of a beggarly M.D. without a practice, you should not hide your beautiful face—" the voice sank to a whisper. It was Jack's! "I'm not afraid of poverty"—in the woman's tones again. There was silence a moment, and then—"Am I so very wicked, Dr. Jack?" When the frowsy maid returned to the bench she started back half in fear of the bitterly grim features which confronted her. "Give this to Dr. Baltch," said Flo, which caused the girl to start again, and put her hans before her face, as though warding off a blow. The note was brief. "I am leaving for Dawson City to-night, $50,000 subject to your order, has been placed with Hallen & Ward." Webster webbed dreamily out through the dingy waiting room; for an instant she paused before the pictured martyrts, and there was an expression in her eyes as she looked up at them, which seemed to say: "I understand." IN HONOR OF LEO XIII. Sculptor Blondi Authorized to Design International Monument to Pope—To Top a High Mountain. Ernesto Biondi, one of the best known Italian sculptors and the creator of the Saturnalia, which was so much appreciated at the Paris exhibition, has been definitely accepted to model the monument which is to be erected by international subscription to the memory of Pope Leo XIII. on top of Semprevisa, the highest mountain of the Lepini chain, the root of which is at Carpineto, the late pope's birthplace. The figure will represent Pope Leo, in bronze, standing and blessing the land and sea. It will have an enormous pedestal with bus-reliefs in the style of those of Babylon, representing the world of sufferers and destitute persons aspiring toward the Gospel, which will be represented by an enormous figure of an angel, on whose wings the statue of the pope will rise. The whole work is symbolic in conception and is expected to be most effective Up-to-Date Scholar The student in the geography class, says the Washington Post, who declared that Panama was bounded on the east and west by warships and on the north and south by marines is not confining his studies to text-books that were published day before yesterday. Alack! Alns! She sings soprano sweetly, Her voice is like a lyre. But when she eats onions There's trouble in the choir. —Clincinnati Enquirer. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Facts & Fancies for Lads & Lassies R. BROWN THE PRO And the Unfor- clusions Re- of The Notwithstanding Job and despi- history, ever worldly succe- men and of plexes many y Congregations ness corners fortune in a removes in an MOST VENOMOUS SNAKE. Booded Cobra of India Is the Direct Cause of Hundreds of Deaths Every Year. One of the most interesting, as well as the most deadly of all snakes, is the hooded cobra, of India. In that country hundreds of people die every year from the venomous bite of these reptiles. As it lies colled up in a little heap in its cage, it looks inoffensive enough, and not nearly so unpleasant as the stub-tailed ebony moccasins. But when excited, the cobra rears up its head and about one-third of its body, and we now see the reason for the name "hooded." The ribs just back of the head are very long and slender, and when they are extended straight out from the body the skin stretched between them forms a curved shield or hood around the head. On the back of this hood, in the adult snake, is a most remarkable ornament, looking like two eyes with a pair of spectacles, nosepaces and all. In no two snakes is this ornament exactly alike, and some individuals lack it altogether. When the snake sways back and forth, all ready to strike, its tongue playing like lightning, one may indeed be glad that a thick sheet of glass is between him and this terrible threat of death. But one must remember that this tongue has nothing to do with the venom or bite, the poison fluid being stored up in little sacs, and when the snake strikes it is forced down and out through the hollow teeth. This is the snake which the snake charmers of the east use in their performances, and the photograph shows a snake in one of the very baskets which these strange people use. The music of the flutes evidently excites them to spread their hoods, as does the presence of food. When the hood is not in use, it is closed back upon the neck and folds so neatly between the ribs that it disappears, and the neck of the snake shows A HOODED COBRA (Resting in an East Indian Snake Charm- mer's Basket.) A HOODED CORRA. (Resting in an East Indian Snake Charmer's Basket.) no sign of being different in structure from that of ordinary species. The cobra sometimes grows to a length of six feet, and often finds its way into the walls and roofs of houses, being fond of the rats which abound in such places in India. These snakes go about in pairs, and they never stray far from each other. The female lays about 12 eggs, which are nearly as large as those of a pigeon, white, and very soft shellled. The natives of India have what they call "snake stones," which are very porous and absorbing substances, and when these are applied to the wound they draw up a considerable quantity of blood. How such crude treatment can ever effect a cure seems incredible, but many instances have been reported by Englishmen where deception was out of the question. The wild jungle fowl are said to feed on the young snakes, and the curious little furry creature, the mongoose, is the cobra's worst enemy, showing great skill and cunning in attacking and avoiding the fangs of the reptile. The snake is invariably killed in these encounters. The Feast of Juggernant The temple of the Juggernaut is in Bengal, India. Every year in March occurs what is known as the festival of Juggernaut, when the idols are all taken out of their temple, and on cars or charlots are drawn to visit their countryhouse, which is about a mile and a half from the temple. These charlots are drawn by people, and it is true that in former years the votaries of the gods, in their transports of religious frenzy, would throw themselves under the cars and be crushed to death by the moving vehicles, but no occurrences of this kind have been permitted during the past century or more. The Philippine Islands The Philippine islands were discovered by Magellan, the Portuguese navigator, in March, 1521. They were taken possession of by a fleet from Mexico in 1565, which first stopped at the island of Zulu and subdued it. Five years later, in 1570, a settlement was effected at the mouth of the Manila river, and Manila then became the capital of the Spanish possessions in the Philippines. His Salvation. Bilter—You came near losing your life during your recent illness, didn't you? Caterby—Yes; I tell you, old fellow, if I hadn't had women physicians, it would have been all up with me. Bilter—What! You had women physicians? Caterby—Yes, and while they were holding a consultation over me I got well—Town Tonics. RIDES A TORTOISE German Animal Trainer Has a Steer Which, Although Slow, Is Said to Be Sure. No 60-mile-an-hour automobile or wild Arabian nag for this gentleman. He much prefers deliberate and painfully slow travel via tortoise-back, as the picture shows. The rider is an animal trainer in a German menagerie and his specialty is educating huge South Sea island tortoises for racing purposes. Not they are designed to repeat the proverbial competition with the hare. RIDES A QUEER STEED. but to strive with one another. His method is to mount the shell of one of these huge creatures and urge it on to a designated goal by holding before its expectant beak a bunch of fresh and tempting lettuce, or other vegetable particularly pleasing to the tortoise palate. FOX FOOLED THE WOLF An Animal Story with a Moral Which Had Its Origin Among the Iroquois Indians. As everybody knows, the wolf hates the fox. According to the Iroquois Indians, this is why: "Ah, ha!!" said the cunning fox, "Here comes my dinner," and he fell down by the roadside and pretended to be dead. The fishermen, seeing him, picked him up and threw him into the wagon among the fish. Then the fox slyly threw out some fish, and when the fishermen were not looking jumped out himself and made off with the fish he had thrown out. Pretty soon afterward he met a wolf, who said: "I am hungry, and I guess I will eat you for my dinner." But the fox said: "Would you not rather have fish for dinner?" The wolf replied that, on the whole, he thought he would prefer fish. Then the cunning fox told him of the trick by which he had just got his own dinner, and advised him to try it. The wolf was pleased at the idea, and so he ran through the woods and headed off the team which the fishermen were driving, falling down in the road in front of it and pretending to be dead. But the fishermen, who had by this time discovered the trick the fox had played upon them, instead of taking him into the wogan, beat him with clubs so that he barely escaped with his life. And on a hillside near by sat the fox, who laughed and laughed. BABY PAULINE'S YARN. Little Girl with a Large Imagination Proved Herself Equal to Sudden Emergency. Little Pauline is about five years old and has a large imagination. She makes the wildest statements with the most demure air, and then puts her head on one side and watches with dancing eyes to see if you took in the joke. The room of a family friend is a regular curiosity shop for her. She has sat and listened by the hour to descriptions of various odd things that are in the collection of curiosities. She took great interest in a magnet used for a paper weight and has played with it when her best beloved doll had lost its charms. One day she walked into the room with an exceedingly important air. "What do you fink?" she said. "I don't know, I'm sure. A bear?" was the reply. "No, sir. I sawn a little girl what had swallowed a magnet, and what do you fink happened to her? Every time she goes to eat, her spoon hops down her trot, and the other day she was playing wif some nails, and the first fing she knowed she swallowed 'em, and her mother gived her a penny to buy some candy wif, and she swallowed it 'fore she got to the store. Ain't that drafte?" she exclaimed. "Fearful! What did they do for her?" She paused a moment, evidently unprepared for such a question, but her invention was equal to the emergency. "Why," she said, with big eyes and bated breath, "they got a great big magnet—oh, a 'normous big one'—and opened her mouth, and all the things comed up again."—N. Y. Times. A Feminine Revenge. "That woman in front of us prevents me from seeing the stage." "Well, that's too bad! I don't see what can be done about it. I suppose she has the right to pile her hair as high as she likes." "Oh, I wouldn't raise a word of objection if it was her hair—but it isn't." And the lady in the front seat heard every word of this.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE PROSPEROUS WICKED. And the Unfortunate Righteous-Conclusions Reached by a Sane View of Things in General. Notwithstanding the philosophy of Job and despite all the teachings of history, every fresh illustration of worldly success on the part of wicked men and of disaster to the rich perplexes many minds, says the Boston Congregationalist. A Napoleon of business corners a market and amasses a fortune in a day. A tragic accident removes in an instant an Emma Booth-Tucker. Lingering disease fastens upon an Alice Gordon Gulick, and thousand on both sides the Atlantic ask why these royal women are taken away from interests which so much need their strong, guilding arms. Looking upon a world in which God allows such things to take place day by day we ask why are they permitted, why this seeming success of the wicked and these great apparent reverses to the forces of the righteous. But it betrays a limited view of life when one is troubled by such painful contrasts. If accurate statistics could be gathered, it would be found, we think, that the righteous prosper relatively no less than the wicked. Who fills our jails, workhouses and hospitals? Are there not as many well-dressed people in a gathering of church attendants as in the average public assembly? Religion fosters thrift, industry and economy and kindred traits, which are the foundation of prosperity. He who promised His disciples that "all things should be added unto them" never intended that they should fall utterly behind in the race of life and be to a man victims of misfortune and disaster. It betrays also a superficial view of life to be troubled by these marked contrasts. We do not know our fellowmen well enough to judge most of them by their exterior appearance. The rich have troubles of their own. Who knows what secret sorrow may be eating the heart out of some one who has reached the pinnacle of earthly success and popularity? On the other hand, the poor and they that mourn and the lonely often have peculiar compensations. As Bryant sings: For God who pities man hath shown, A blessing for the eyes that weep. A blessing for the eyes that weep. But the crowning reason why we should not "fret ourselves because of evil doers," is that it is contrary to the precepts and spirit of Christianity to ask or expect that God should provide special exemption for the good and speedy punishment to the evil. What a world it would be if Christians could thus command every outward benefit at the hand of Almighty God! In earlier times houses, lands and herds were the mark of God's favor; but Jesus taught that it was enough for the discipline that he should be as his Master. To gauge a man's dearness to his Heavenly Father by what that Father does for him in material blessings or spares him from of sorrow, is to lose the entire perspective of the Christian Gospel. The one thing God wants to do with us is to make us parterners of His own nature. In this process of securing likeness to Himself it has pleased Him to use discipline, chastening, defeat, bereavement, as means whereby the earth, the sensual, the mean and the sordid elements in us are refined away until the pure gold of character remains. If in bringing His many children into glory it pleases Him to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering, who are we to crave exemption from the same Divine method? Not the prosperous wicked man alienated from God is to be envied, but the unfortunate righteous man, for his very misfortune may be the token of God's loving purpose for him. RELIGIOUS TRUTHS. Gentleness and patience have the world at their feet.—United Presbyterian. The wrong road never yet led to the right place.—Karadac, Count of Gersay. It is better to be fanatical in the cause of righteousness than to freeze in self-love. But nothing is so grand and majestic in the universe as the sustained, healthy and vigorous conviction in a strong nature that nothing is good or worth living for but what is holy.—T. S. King. Grant, Oh Heavenly Father, that we may so faithfully believe in Thee, and so fervently love one another, always living in Thy fear and in the obedience of Thy holy law and blessed will, that we, being fruitful in all good works, may lead our life according to Thy good pleasure in this transitory world, and after this frail and short life obtain the true and immortal life, where Thou livest and reignest world without end. Amen.—Thomas Beacon. When Mrs. Judson read the Lord's sermon on the Mount to the first Burman convert he was deeply affected. "These words" said he, "take hold of my very heart; they make me tremble. Here God commands us to do everything that is good in secret, not to be seen of men. How unlike our religion is this! When Burmans make offerings they make a great noise with drums and cymbals, that others may see how good they are." —Boston Congregationalist. Childlikeness. Childlikeness, in its Scriptural sense, is a perfectness of trust, a resting in a Father's love, a being borne on in its power, living in it—it means a simplicity which resolves all into one idea of lowly submissiveness to One in whom it lives; a buoyancy of spirit which is a fountain of joy in itself, always ready to spring forth afresh brightly and happily to meet the claims of the present hour, a resting contented in one's lot, whatever that lot may be; a singleness of intention; a pliancy, a yielding of the will, a forgetfulness of self in another's claims.—T. T. Carter. Posterity's Hard Job "Posterity will be just to me," said the poet. "I don't see how it's going to manage it," replied his wife, "when it won't have any chance to get at you."—Chicago Record-Herald. Plausible Inference. 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Smooker Saturday, 2nd inst., in honor of the Board of Directors, K. of P. at Austin, Texas. --- WE return thanks for an advance copy of the Cornell University Register for the year 1903-'04. It shows remarkable progress by this institution. It has 891 professors. The information given is highly instructive and mans Cornell as being one of the most up to date universities in this country to day. JUDGE SAMUEL B. WITT of the Husting Court of this city has appointed a new electoral board consisting of Messrs. FERDINAND C. EBEL., one year; SAMUEL COHEN, two years and T. WILEY DAVIS, three years in lieu of Messrs WIRT E. TAYLOR, CHARLES L. BROWN and JAMES E. McKENNEY. The former are business men and the latter are admitted to be professional politicians. This action on the part of His Honor is a good omen and means much more than appears on the surface. We would be willing to trust any cause to the judgment of these new appointees. They enjoy the esteem and respect of colored men as much as they do of white ones and while we are retired as a people, so to speak in a political sense, it is nevertheless a source of satisfaction to note such a radical step in the direction of honest elections and good government. We may be mistaken, but it looks as though the political days of the ward-heeler and precinct bum are numbered. A TELLING REBUKE. THE Richmond, Va., NEWS-LEADER in its issue of the 9th inst., under the caption of "Fight to the Finish" said: "It is evident that the Western Union Telegraph Company has resolved on a fight to the finish with this community on the question of the color of the messenger boys. So be it. "Richmond is the sixth or seventh Southern community in which white messenger boys have been replaced by colored men. Apparently this change is part of the settled policy of the company. To resist and resist the change should be the settled policy of every Southern community. In that matter all of us feel alike, our interests are the same, us should stand together. If this corporation subsists of cheap colored for white labor and the Southern people submit patiently, other corporations will stand ready to follow that evil example to miserable results. "The Western Union challenges and defies Southern sentiment and flaunts its contempts fo. Southern interests, Every Southern community and business establishment should unite in resentment and punishment. The feeling on this subject should not be perplexed out. It should be kept alive until the complete decent deference for the wishes of the people who are its patrons in this part of the country. We should make it a fight to the finish, whatever occasional inconvenience or even to be so may suffer. It is an issue of importance. peoples." "Correspondents of the New Leader are instructed never to use a Western Union wire, while present conditions exist, when they can avoid it. They must use the Postal always, and when conditions permit, must even trust the mails rather than the Western Union." We had intended to discuss this question at some length, but the admirable reply of the Petersburg, Va., INDEX-APPEAL, the leading Democratic journal of the south side is so timely, reflecting as it does the sober thought of the better white element of Virginia that we reproduce it here. It said in its issue of the 12th inst. : "The Richmond News-Leader counsels the people of Richmond to boycott the Western Union Telegraph company for employing Negroes to carry messages. This advice is given, we assume, not in the interest of the strikers, but on account of the race and color of the present messengers. The company, as we understand it, tried to get white boys on the terms offered, and had to take Negroes. Had we cared to secure white boys on the terms offered by the company succeeded, probably the News Leader would not have raised its voice in protest." And again: "Now why this discrimination? Is it wise, just, consistent or humane? Are not the Negroes as well qualified to carry telegraph messages as they are to carry the mails, to deliver merchandise, to act as barbers and butlers and porters and in other positions in which they are brought into close and trusty relations with the whites? In dealing with this race question let us be fair and consistent. We are neither when we reproach the Negro for being idle, lazy and shiftless and at the same time close against him the avenue to any proper employment by which he may earn an honest livelihood." Who could have dealt more logically with the issue presented? It said further: "There is no element of social equality involved in this matter. The office of telegraph messenger is as mental in its nature as any of the positions we have mentioned, in which the Negroes serve the whites without offense. As a matter of fact, the whites are growing far more squeamish over Negro association than they were a generation or so ago. The Congress of the Southern Confederacy passed an act to enlist Negroes in the Confederate army, and, of course, were enlisted. The whites were not willing to serve as officers with them, but in asked that the enlisted Negroes be as signed to replenish the depleted ranks of white regiments. This is not said in advocacy of social equality, for we regard that as wholly impracticable, but to show that the men who give their lives for the Southern cause had no hatred or prejudice against the Negro race." The person who wrote that editorial must have been a slave-owner, or associated with one. He could not have better stated the feelings of the white men who played with Negro children and who were nursed by a black mammy. The crooning lullabies that coaxed them to sleep and the loving caress that waked them at the dawn of day have caused this element of southerners to look with charitable interest, not only upon the "old issue" Negroes, but their off-spring as well. The INDEX APPEAL concluded as follows: "We hold that the Negro in the South is entitled not only to a fair field, but to some favor in his struggle for an honest living, and we believe it to be sound public policy to give him all reasonable encouragement to a course of industry, honesty and sobriety. He must live by these means or by worse. He is here, and he will live." This is indeed the gospel of hope for the Negro and the promise of prosperity for the white man as well. The incubus of a lazy, good-for-nothing, degraded element would of itself blast every hope of progress in the southland, paralyze its industries and blight its prosperity. The industrious citizen, be he white or black, should be encouraged. He cannot add one dollar to his individual account without to a corresponding extent increasing his worth to the community in which he lives. Up to the hour of going to press, no reply had been made by the News-LEADER to the searching queries of the INDEX-APPEAL. Let us hope that it is ashamed of itself. WHITE FOLKS DISFRANCHISED. MR. CHARLES H. PHILLIPS, City Treasurer reports that only 6,264 voters have qualified themselves to vote by the payment of the poll-tax as required by law, although there are nearly 22,000 male adults assessed for taxes in this city. There are about 800 ex-Confederate veterans who can vote, making in all 7,000 voters in this city, with a population of over 80,000 and with the suburbs included, aggregating 100,000. There are about 6000 colored voters in this city and of these about 5,500 have been disfranchised. As strange as it may seem, the Democratic Party of Virginia, after spending a half-million dollars in holding an unconstitutional "Constitutional" Convention, for the purpose of disfranchising the colored voters of Virginia have virtually stricken from the poll-books in Richmond city alone ten thousand, five hundred white men, who have no more right to vote in an election than the five thousand, five hundred Negroes. The law has proven a two-edged sword, which cuts both ways. Well, it serves them right. They went after only one kind of game, but the result of their gunning shows that they got much more of another. The colored people view with satisfaction the result of the effort, and when they see white men sitting on the curb-stone, just as much disfranchised as the most worthless Negro, they cannot help from smiling. Truly is God "fighting for Israel, and Jehovah is his name." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. JAPAN'S ANSWER TO RUSSIA READY Believed It is so Worped as to Prevent Immediate Rupture. WARWOULD BE A LONG ONE Tokio, Jan. 13.—The final conference before the throne to decide upon the response to Russia has been held. It was attended by all the members of the calletin, five of the elder statesmen, Amiraïls Ito and Ijuin and General Kodama. The conference was of long duration and its result is unknown. It is said, however, that the response which was drafted was approved, and that it will soon be delivered to Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister. This answer of Japan is regarded as the final step in the negotiations. Public interest in the outcome is at fever heat, and developments are anxiously awaited. St. Petersburg, Jan. 13.—Mr. Kurino, the Japanese minister, in an interview, declared that if war should come he believed it would be a prolonged one. It was difficult now to see how it could be decisive, he said, considered solely from a military point of view. "The majority of the people of Russia," added the minister, "and many persons abroad, have underestimated Japan's strength, the idea prevailing in some otherwise well-informed quarters that Japan would be unable to put more than 200,000 soldiers in the field. This idea is entirely erroneous." Minister Kurino said he still was hopeful of peace, but was confident that if necessary the Japanese army of more than 600,000 men would give a good account of itself and do credit to Japan's military system and system of compulsory education. He pointed out that Japan's coast defenses were so strong that General Kurepatkin, the Russian minister of war, had freely admitted that even a coalition of the powers would be unable to effect a landing on Japanese soil. The opinion prevailing abroad that the termination of negotiations would necessarily mean war is not held strongly here, as Russia has never declared what she intends to do. If Japan occupies Corea the belief prevails in some quarters that Russia would not risk a naval engagement, but would occupy Northern Corea. Japan meanwhile possibly entrenching herself on the southern slope of Gosan, 115 miles northeast of Seoul. While this is merely speculated on in diplomatic circles, it is given as one of the reasons for believing that even in the event of the failure of the present negotiations the desire of both sides to avoid the odium of an attack might lead to a final limitation of the boundaries on the basis of the territory occupied. Japan's reply is expected in two or three days, according to reliable information received here, and there is good reason for believing that the reply will be so worded as to prevent an immediate rupture, leaving both governments in a position to continue negotiations looking to a pacific settlement. DEATH OF GEN. J. B. GORDON tack of Congestion of Stomach. Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 11. — Lieutenant General John Brown Gordon died at his winter home near Miami, Florida. His fatal illness, which overtook him last Wednesday, was conquest of the stomach and liver, following an acute attack of indigestion, to which he was subject. General Gordon had been unconscious nearly all day. The beginning of the end occurred when serious complications set in and his physicians had abandoned all hope, as his kldneys refused to secrete and the symptoms of uraemic poisoning were very decided. His death was quiet. He fell peacefully to sleep and all was over. General Gordon's remains will reach this city tomorrow. Definite arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made, but it is stated that the body will lie in state in the state house for several days preceding the funeral, the family of the deceased cheftain having agreed to the request that the former followers of General Gordon may view his remains. Early Ratification of Treaty Washington, Jan. 13.—Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister here, called upon Acting Secretary of State Loomis and informed him that he had received a cable dispatch from Pekin stating that the emperor had fixed his seal to the Chinese-American treaty, and further that he had acceded to the request of the American government through Minister Conger for the immediate exchange of ratifications. Therefore, without awaiting the arrival in Washington of the copy of the treaty from Pekin, the minister and Secretary Hay will within a day or two sign a protocol equivalent to the exchange of ratifications and the president's proclamation being issued, the convention will go into effect immediately. Philadelphia, Jan. 12.—The jury in the suit for breach of promise of marriage of Miss Margaret Watkins, of Shamokin, Pa., against Frederick Graeber, formerly of that place, but now of Philadelphia, returned a verdict of $10,000 for the plaintiff Graeber, the defendant, was not in the court room at the time, and there were few spectators present, as a verdict was not expected. The amount named in Miss Watkins' suit was $25,000. MAD MULLAH LOST 1000 MEN Rebel Forces Annihilated By British Troops In Somalia. London, Jan. 12.—The war office gave out the following dispatch which had been received from Major General Egerton, commanding the Somaliland expeditionary force, and which is dated from Jidalli, Somaliland, January 11: "Advanced this morning 12 miles to Jidalli. First Brigade commanded by Manning. Second Brigade under Faskins, and mounted troops under Kenna. Total strength of the regulars 2200; irregulars 1000. "Jidbali held by 5000 Dervishes. Mounted troops enveloped enemy's right and infantry advanced within 700 yards of his position. Dervishes advanced, but were unable to face frontal fire, coupled with flank attack. Enemy broke and fled and was pursued 10 miles. Dervishes killed estimated at 1000, mostly in the pursuit. Many prisoners and 400 rifles taken. "I regret to report that two officers of regulars were killed and nine officers wounded; five of the rank and file wounded; of native troops, seven killed and 16 wounded; of irregulars two killed and two wounded. Am inclined to think this is the Mullah's main force. The Mullah himself was not present, but was expected at Jidbali." COASTERS HIT BY TROLLEY CAR Eight Young Persons Seriously Injured at Newark, N. J. Newark, N. J. Jan. 13—A bob sled laden with 15 young persons was hit by a trolley car at the intersection of Washington and Court streets. All on the big sled were more or less injured. Eight were seriously hurt. Of these five were taken to hospitals and three of them went home. The most seriously injured are: Fred Lessner, aged 16, right foot crushed and head injured; Henry shaffer, 19 years old, skull fractured; Peter Smith, aged 18, head crushed, not likely to recover; John Boyd, aged 18, scalp torn; Margaret McHugh, aged 15, right leg broken and also badly bruised. The car was on the Kinney street line. Charles Pettigrew was conductor and Michael Mulvihill motorman. It is charged that an attempt was made to cross ahead of the sled. Lessner was steering the sled. Lessner attempted, it is claimed, to swing around the corner, but the momentum was too great, and he could not turn squarely. The front sled was on the car track when the collision took place. All 15 persons on the bob were thrown out. Lessner was pitched forward and fell under the car. SLAIN PLAYING SOLDIERS Little Brother and Sister Killed By a Girl With a Gun. Corry, Pa., Jan. 11.—"We'll play soldiers, and Pearl, with papa's gun, will be the captain," said a little brother of Pearl, the 13-year-old daughter of Fletcher Sparting, at Blue Eye, a hamlet eight miles from here. To this childish suggestion there was a ready assent all around, and two children's lives have paid the penalty of "playing soldiers." The father had returned from a hunting trip and had set his gun up near the spot where the children were at play. One of them, as quoted, proposed that they would play soldiers, and Pearl picked up the gun, gave a command to "halt" and pulled the trigger, with terrible results. Her little brother, in the lead, was killed almost instantly, his head being blown off. His next younger sister, directly behind him, had an arm torn off and was so badly injured that she died soon afterward, and a still younger sister was injured, but will live. Pearl is heart-broken, and claims she did not know that her father had left a charge in the gun. OUR ISTHMIAN POLICY DEFINED Reports of War Preparations Against Colombia Officially Denied. ROOT ISSUES A STATEMENT Washington, Jan. 13.—Shortly after the cabinet meeting Secretary Roof issued the following statement regarding the isthmian policy of the administration: "The publication in various quarters of news indicating that the government is preparing to send troops to the isthmus to carry on military operations against Colombia has been the source of considerable annoyance to the executive and to the war department. No state of war exists between the two countries; no inauguration of hostilities is contemplated by this government; no preparation for war is being made. It is not believed by the president, nor by the secretary of state, that any occasion for the employment of troops on the isthmus is likely to arise. They have used their umost efforts to convince General Reyes and the Bogota officials of the friendly intentions of this government toward Colombia, and of their readiness to use their good offices in the settlement of any question in dispute between Colombia and Panama. It is difficult for them to believe that the authorities in Bogota can be so blinded by passion and prejudice as to declare war against us; and even if this ruinous step should be taken by Colombia this government would be in no haste to respond to her challenge. The president makes all possible allowances for the natural excitement in Bogota over a state of things for which the Colombian government is alone responsible, and of which it was fully forewarned. But the Colombians must sooner or later recognize the irresistible force of accomplished facts, and the sooner this is done the better for all parties. We have done them no wrong; we would like to be of some service to them; if they are wise they will not put it out of our power to help them by any act of rashness and violence." COLOMBIA MASSING TROOPS Our Naval Officers at Colon Convinced Attack On Panama is Imminent. Colon, Jan. 13.—United States naval authorities here appear to be convinced from the tenor of the reports which are continually brought in that Colombia is determined to send an army to attack Panama. The Panamanian authorities received official confirmation of the fact that the Colombian troops at Titumati number at least 4000 men, under the com- mand of Generals Ortiz, Urbie-Uribe, Bustamente and Novo. These troops are well armed and supplied with ammunition, and have four guns, three steam launches and a large supply of cattle. The district is an unproductive one, and the provisions and other supplies which the troops possess have been brought to them from other places. The government learned these facts from a reliable informant at Titumati, who contrives to send news of events from that district to Colon by means of signals and trustworthy messengers. The outlook is apparently warlike. Ex-Secretary Foster Buried Fostoria, O., Jan. 13.—The funeral of the late ex-secretary of the treasury and ex-governor of Ohio, Charles Foster, was held here, the services being conducted at the Methodist Episcopal church, in the presence of a large congregation, including many distinguished men of Ohio and other states. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Hyslop, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, of Tiffin, who read the Episcopal service for the dead. 10,000 Rabbits Killed Echo. Ore., Jan. 12. — The rabbit drive on Lower Butter Creek was the largest in the history of the northwest, 700 men, women and children participating. Ten thousand rabbits were killed. The rabbits came in such droves and with such a wild rush that they could not get into the corral fast enough, and they piled up fully two feet deep, hundre's smothering to death. Two persons were seriously infured. WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED President Roosevelt has nominated Captain Charles O'Neil to be a rear admiral. Fire in the educational building of the world's fair at St. Louis did $3000 damage. Following his retirement, Lieutenant General Young will go to Cuba to spend the winter. Sergeant Julius Frederick, Arctic explorer and member of Greeley expedition, died at Indianapolis. The Mississippi state senate, by a vote of 31 to 1, instructed their United States senators to vote for the Panama Canal treaty. General John R. Black, recently appointed civil service commissioner, has been asked to become chairman of the commission. Friday. January 8. Carl Gordon, brother-in-law of Daniel R. Hanna, accidentally shot and killed himself at Saranac Lake, N. Y. Two women named Pressly were killed at Bessomer City, N. C., while driving across the Southern Railway tracks. By an explosion in plant of the Glen Falls, N. Y., Gas Company, four men were badly injured and the gas house demolished. President Roosevelt has appointed George H. Cope postmaster at Mount Carmel, Pa., and L. W. Sickler at Glassboro, N. J. Saturday, January 9. James W. Sweely, publisher of the Williamsport (Pa.) Sun, died of pneumonia. The Baltimore Society of the War of 1812 celebrated Jackson's victory at New Orleans by a banquet. Former Clerk of the Courts J. T. Shoener, of Pottsville, Pa., has been convicted of embezzling $35,000 in fees Governor Murphy, of New Jersey, appointed Captain Lewis T. Bryant, of Atlantic City, chief factory inspector, vice J. C. Ward, resigned. Congress has been asked to allow Rear Admiral B. H. McCalla, of the navy, to accept the Chinese war medal offered him by the king of Great Britain in recognition of his services at the relief of Pekin. Monday, January 11. The battleship Missouri was accepted by the government, subject to the usual probationary period. Patrick O'Neill was killed by a train and Henry Klows fatally hurt by a mine squeeze at Ashland, Pa. A dispatch from The Hague says the decision in the Venezuelan case will not be ready before the end of February. Myron T. Herrick was inaugurated governor of Ohio, and Warren G. Harding lieutenant governor at Columbus, in the presence of $000 people. Just as he was about to touch a match to his $5000 stock of goods, L. C. Willing was arrested at Waterloo, Iowa, and confessed that he had tried twice before to burn his store. Tuesday, January 12. Charles Thompson, of Bridgeton, N. J., was killed by falling down stairs. His neck was broken. General C. H. Barney died at his home at Hackensack, N. J., of spinal meningitis, aged 60 years. George B. Bowers, past national councillor of the Jr. O. U. A. M., died of heart trouble at Altoona, Pa., aged 62 years. In a fire which destroyed the stables of Peoples Bros., contractors, Philadelphia, 84 horses were burned to death. Loss, $20,000. The annual convention of the United Mine Workers of the Seventh district opened at Hazleton, Pa., 61 collieries being represented. Wednesday, January 13 President Roosevelt has appointed Ezra B. Bailey collector of customs at Hartford, Conn. General Isaac Khan, the Persian minister, presented to President Roosevelt his letters of recall. The mother of Captain Richmond P. Hobson is dying at Boulder, Colo., and her son has been telegraphed to come. James Little Plume, who pleaded guilty at Henena, Mont., of murdering seven Blackfoot Indians, was sentenced to 40 years' imprisonment. Two men were killed by an explosion that wrecked the plant of the Buckeye Powder company, at Peoria, Ill. The shock was felt for 16 miles. THE WORLD'S GLORIES Goodsole's brow is high and broad; In the murmur of the brook He can hear the voice of God; With him a gaze to look At the gleaming stone wall Other worlds where man may know Things that still are mysteries To us groperes here below; He regards each fragrant rose As a mournful hears Music when the wind blows Through the rushes; he reveres Every little blade of grass As a wonder work, but men See no greatness in him when They by chance, behold him pass— He can't make money. Bruntsworth knows the sky is there, But he doesn't question why, And, in fine care, In the water flowing by He sees power, nothing more; Flowers he regards as things To be bought and sold; the roar Of the tempest never brings Might enchant him with their gleams; Where he passes, people bow For the reason that somehow Everything he touches seems To turn to money. -S. E. Kiser, In Chicago Record-Herald. FOR ZEST IN THE GAME BY SARA LINDSAY COLEMAN. THE laurel whis pink on the mountain side as Philip waded up stream. He whipped his line into a still pool and, a few moments later, the short, mad conflict at end, stood breathless and motionless, looking down at the speckled beauty he held in his hand. And, suddenly the laurel parted to let a slip of a girl through and waved back, framing her in with its pink beauty—a slip of a girl with soft, untidy hair blowing across brown cheeks and eyes that held the gypsy glint. She looked at Philip, in mid-stream, with the sunshine on him, a little shock of surprise in her glance. In spite of the fact that he was in search of fishy and not feminine things, Philip returned the look with interest. And, mysteriously, for there was no perceptible wind, the little winds fell to gossiping of this meeting in Arcady's lonely green heart. Fell to laughing, too, for the girl's eyes traveled on and rested with something of dismay on her shabby calico gown and rough little shoes. But suddenly she laughed, her merriment the abandon of a child. Philip reddened—the world of women didn't laugh at him. "Hit's a main big un, mister." The girl indicated the fish and giggled, as though landing a big un was the merriest fact in existence. Like a bad fairy she perched herself on a mossy rock. "You ain't a livin' "GOOD FOR YOU!" SAID PHILIP. in these parts," she said, knowingly, "I ain't nother. I run off up here." She leaned forward in a little gust of confidence. "My mar tried ter marry me ter a man I couldn't abide. I'm terrible pestered with no count men wantin' ter marry me—jes weak fight- in' agin 'em—so I cleared out." She locked her slim ankles and gurgled in reminiscent glee at her escape. Philip smiled at the young egotist indulgently. "Mighty big fools, these mountainers," he said. "Why don't one of them do the running act, with a little thing like you tucked in his pocket and never stops till he gets to the parsonage." "Come a little nigher," she said, ditt- pling, "an' I'll tell ye why." Philip waded out of the stream and climbed to her side. "My pa's got a—a sort o' company store down in the valley," with a sweep that took in half the world, "an' jest because he's richer than some I," sighing, "am so pestered. But," brightening, "I'll never give in." "Good for you!" said Philip. "Some day a fellow will come along who won't care a hang for the company store—" "I'd love hit," the girl interrupted. "Hit ud be great, but," dejectedly, "nobody will-hit' jest the contents o' that store men love." She looked over her shoulder as though she might be meditating a flight as abrupt as her arrival. "Don't go," said Philip, in alarm. There was a wicked glimmer in the girl's eyes. "I war jes a-thinkin' we might have a game o' duck on the rock," she said innocently. "Hit's a harmless kind o' game-an' old one—I have played hit all my life." "But what is it?" asked Philip. "I never heard of it." For answer the girl stooped, picked up a pointed rock, set it on the large one, backed some distance, bent again with a quick movement to gather up a little stone and let it fly. It struck the duck fairly and squarely and spun it some little distance. Philip set up the target, shiled at it violently, and missed. He tried it a second time with no better result. The girl laughed as he picked up a rock for his third attempt. "Hit leads a body on, don't it?" she asked. "I jes play for love o' the game. Most folks play soon or late; an' some's that awkward at hit," with a mutinous crinkling of her face, "but some's jes born ter win—I win." "But what if I win?" eagerly. "You won't," she said. With a little backward movement she stepped into the laurel and, instantly, it seemed, the forest engulfed her. Philp fished in the same pool next morning. The morning after he sat on the big rock and stared into the laurel. On the third morning the stillness of the forest closed down on him oppresively. He remembered the closet that disciplined his little boy days; the gleam of the instrument that took out his first tooth, the ache of his heart when his dog Fido died. She meant to stay away, it was premeditated cruelty. Having reached this conclusion he flung himself out of the woods, crossed the creek, went through a cornfield that ended abruptly in a strawberry bed, sensible cornfield, and there—it was a miracle—he found her. Her face dimpled at sight of him. She held up a bunch of berries. "Ain't they pretty?" she said. "Pretty!" scoffed Philip, looking into her eyes. "they are the most beautiful things in the world." "An' do you love 'em'? her face was taking on its witch look. "Yes," said Philip, he meant to make a fine speech. "I love little wild things like," there was a cascade of laughter, "like strawberries," he ended, lamely. "Do ye now?" she taunted Philip looked at her helplessly. With the panoramic vision of a drowning man he saw the woman of those other times—women of showy pattern and somewhat coarse fibre it seemed to him as he looked down at the flower-like face of the wildling who was his torment, his delight. In spite of her gayety, her coquettie, Philip found that Bettie—she had told him she was "Jes Bettie"—had little reserves of her own. Always she seemed to him to be behind a veil. He thought that her life bloomed wide like a rose at his coming, and he asked: "Was it dull before I came, Bettie?" "Jes a gray sky," she sighed. "And now?" "Hit's got a rambow in hit," she laughed. So cleverly did she mix bitter and sweet for him; so cunningly did she repel to encourage, flout to flatter, that Philp flung an ancestry that stretched over seas at her shabby little feet. "Yer mar wouldn't like hit," Bettle reflected one day. A mental picture of his mother's aristocratic hands uplifted in horror at the mesalliance came to Philip; another of Bettle's mother leaning over a rude counter and doling out grits and gossip to her rude customers. His jaw set. "Bettle," he said, his youth, his hope, his love in his voice, "you'll learn our ways, won't you?" Bettle's face crinkled with its old wickedness. "I ain't much ter learn ways," she said, and Philip smiled at her with wistful fondness. Some two weeks after Philip's initiation into "duck on the rock," enlightenment came to him in the shape of a Sunday edition, great educators, Sunday editions. He knew the tantalizing small face that looked at him from the printed sheet—how well he knew it, and the soft little gypsy hand's touch. With one leaping bound, he had gone on being foolish so long, wisdom came to him. With an angry throbbing ache in his throat, he paused his grips. The little brown thing had won, as she said she would. "I have come to say good-by," he said stiffly, he had sworn he would not see her, "and thank you for instructing so awkward a noviate as I in the little game you play so well." Bettie dimpled. "It runs like a story," he continued. "In Arcady, the daughter of a multimillionaire meets a poor, but honest young man who has the misfortune to be stupid to the point of not discriminating between an orchid and a mountain daisy. She teaches him an ancient game—the most amusing game now in existence." "To you!" Bettie paled under her tan. "To you," Philip bowed ceremoniously. "Victor, whether you spin ducks or scalp wood Indians." "Thank you," Bettie spoke politely. "I won't detain you. No doubt you want to pack." "My luggage has gone on," said Philip with dignity. He held out his hand. Bettie tried to smile, but the corners of her mouth were stiff. "Won't you say you are sorry, Bettie?" Bettle wouldn't. "Won't you say something?" Philip turned away. He didn't look back at the turn in the road, as every story reader knows that he should. "Oh, Phil, Phil, Phil!" Bettle had been running and her voice came in little gasps, "I'm not sorry! The dear, bad devil tempted me. I'd just give my clothes to a little girl I met, a vain little thing, because I wanted to be poor and shabby and free. I didn't lie to you. I ran away because I wouldn't take greatness in the shape of a foreign lord. I haven't got any friends left because I did it—everybody's down on me. I gloried in your caring not because of my misfortunes and my money," Bettle's lips were getting quivery, "in spite of them, and," sobbing, "you don't care a—a-a" But Philip had crushed the sweet lips into silence. A Vindication: Red complexions are all the rage in New York, Prof. Starr, remarks the Chicago News, who pointed out that we were gradually growing into Indians, doubtless feels vindicated. A Great Essential to Speed. Flewent—I don't know what ails me lately that I stammer so. Mrs. Flewent—It's because you talk so fast. Flewent (disgustedly)—Talk so fast? I can't even start—Judge. Judging by Appearances. "Does the drum major belong to the band, pop?" "Well, to judge by appearances, my son, I should say that the drum-major imagined the band belonged to him."—Yonkers Statesman. An Assurance. Landlady—May be you tink dere vos a lot of money in der boarding house peezness? Boarder—Vell, Mrs. Hashenstein, ve wouldn't do you der inchustice to suppose dot you would be in it if dere vosn't. Puck The lieutenant's Christmas box was packed, sealed carefully, labeled in bold letters, and delivered at the quartermaster's depot for shipment to Manila. In size it eclipsed all its companions. Even the colonel of the regiment would be the recipient of no such testimonial from American shores. It towered impressively above everything else in the box line, and required the brawn of three expressmen to dump it from the wagon. Its contents would have stocked a delicacy store. THE PLANET SATURDAY ... JANUARY 16, 1900 The Lieutenant's Christmas Box By F. B. REID. (Copyright, 1963, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) MISS FELICIA DE SMYTHE was a flake on the upper crust of San Francisco society. Her claim to social eminence could not be disputed, for the De Smythe family tree was traceable as far back as 1849, and Felicia herself was heirs to an immense fortune, the foundation of which had been laid by De Smythe per many years previous to his daughter's brilliant debut. By a shrewd financial stroke, he had cornered the soap market at a period when saponaceous and other commodities were shipped thither around the Horn, and he had sold at a tremendous profit. The absence of soap had not embarrassed the population in the least, so far as its ablutions were concerned, but soap was a necessity for miners' jeans and flannel shirts and so De Smythe wisely held onto the cargo until he got his own price for it. Unlike sundry other San Francisco millionaires, it could, therefore, truthfully be said of him that he had made his money in a nice clean way. It was but natural that the envious, malicious tongue of scandal should wag where so much wealth and aristocracy were concerned. A corner groceryman's wife to whom De Smythe mere had given the cut direct one afternoon in the park from the height of her carriage and through the lorgnethe glass eye, he had meanly retaliated—such is the petty vindictiveness of some natures—by declaring that the De Smythes went flat broke upon their arrival in California and Mrs. De Smythe had taken in plain sewing to help supply the larder with beans, flapjacks and an occasional rasher of bacon. Nor was that all. The grocery lady had damaging documentary evidence up her sleeve in the shape of a letter of thanks over the De Smythe's signature (minus the family crest, now conspicuous on their stationery) for the former's patronage. But this proved a mere ripple on the surface of the De Smythes' tidal wave of social success. Shortly after the grocery bore a "To let" sign and its occupants went back to the Fatherland, where they hinted a legacy had been left them. The base theory, however, that they were bought off has, strange to say, its adherents to this day. Felicia's formal entrance to society had been made via the shrimp-pink tea route. The list of her accomplishments was appalling. She had spent three whole years in a seminary, three whole months abroad, had acquired a haughty distingue air, and, through persistent absorption of codliver oil a lissomia figure, which was always faultlessly gowned by Mme. Vere de Vere, the French modiste. She entertained extensively at the De Smythe mansion in town, their villa at Belvedere and their bungalow at Burlingame. Suitors prostrated themselves vainly before her. It was destined that not until America warred with Spain that Felicia's heart was thrilled by love. It happened on the arrival of the Ninety-ninth Tennielraka volunteers. Curiosity had taken her, with her chaperone, to the Red Cross rooms at the Ferry building. She dropped her handkerchief. It was picked up by a very good looking young lieutenant and handed to her. She bowed her thanks. The officer lifted his hat. Felicia smiled faintly—blue blood may be kinder to a soldier than a civilian, especially if he be shoulder-strapped. Again the lieutenant bowed, then moved away. "How nice of him not to presume!" thought Felicia. "He certainly showed the refinement of a gentleman and a thoroughbred. Instead of speaking, he contended himself with silent admiration." As a matter of fact, the lieutenant had just bitten off the half of a large cheese sandwich and couldn't have uttered a syllable to save his life. The Ninety-ninth Tennelraskans went into camp. Felicia, a day or so later, ordered the coachman to drive to the Presidio. When she had located the lieutenant she graciously asked him if the men of his company needed any assistance. If so—she Indicated her purse with a dainty gloved hand. Conversation after that did not languish. Felicia found army life quite interesting. She brought Papa de Smythe with her the next time and he invited the good looking young volunteer to call. Another fortnight and Lieut. Boggleston, of company Z, Ninety-ninth Tennelraska, U. S. V., was also a flake on the upper crust of San Francisco society and his handsome form was seen at all elite functions. "To think that you are going to live among those dreadful Filipinos and in a climate that is a continual Hammam bath!" gurgled Felicia with a burst of tears that took the starch out of the lieutenant's collar and reddened her nose unbecomingly. "What a shame you can't dine with us on Christmas day! But never mind—I'll send you the biggest Christmas box that I can find with a delightful surprise in it and lots of good things—" "You are such a good thing yourself," murmured the lieutenant, indistinctly. "What was that?" interrogated Felicia, anxiously. "I was saying that you are the dearest angel in all this world, my love," replied Boggleston, finally. "Oh, that is a very sweeping assertion," she protested, coily. The young officer shuddered con- vulsively. "Don't, Felicia, don't, I beg of you, ever use that expression again," he implored. "It is peculiarly obnoxious to me. I—I really cannot bear to hear it from your lips." "Why, dearest," questioned Felicia with jealous forebodings. Was it possible that her lieutenant had a past—that he had ever loved another, and her words recalled painful memories? He did not explain the cause of his agitation and the agony of parting temporarily erased it from Felicia's mind. In another hour the noble transport Sardinebox had ridden the blige water tide in safety and turned her nose eagerly toward the pure ozone outside the Golden Gate. Stowed away amid this assortment of canned luxuries was a mysterious parcel from a leading jeweler's. It contained a pair of red, white and blue suspenders with "Remember the Malne" embroidered thereon by Felicia's own fair fingers, and adorned with buckles upon which the lieutenant's monogram was emblazoned in rubles, diamonds and sapphires—thus carrying out the patrolic color scheme with charming effect. The De Smythe coachman had been discharged and pending the hiring of another, Felicia was forced to patronize street cars along with plebels. Spending her last cent on the box to Marilla, she borrowed a nickel of a policeman to get home on, and had just wearily thrown herself on a divan when her maid announced that an applicant for the coachman's position was very anxious to see her. "It's just this way, miss," explained the man when admitted to the presence of the heiress. "I thought if I got ahead of the others and told you as how Levt. Boggleston would recommend me if he was here and knew I wanted the job, you might give it to me." "Ah," said Felicia, brightening. "You have been in the lieutenant's employ as eachman—then?" "I guess not. If you ask was I his pardner, I guess yes." "What do you mean?" demanded Felicia. "I mean that back in the capital of Tennelraska a few years ago Boggleston and I worked together in the city hall—he was head janitor. He always was a bright chap; took to politics naturally and made his way up in the world. That's how he got his commission—through a pull. One thing I like about him, he "IT'S JUST THIS WAY, MISS." never was the least ways stuck up, though he does hate like Sam Hill to have folks know about the janitor business. But I had to speak about it to let you know why he would be the first to say a good word for me." Felicia sat as though stunned. The lieutenant's words came back to her with frightful significance. "Don't use that expression again—I cannot bear it." No wonder he couldn't endure to hear the words "a sweeping assertion." They reminded him of brooms and dustpans and ashbins and things. Felicia's blue blood almost congealed in her veins. With great presence of mind, she dismissed her caller and telephoned to the family lawyer. For the ensuing few hours the wires between California and Tennelraska were kept piping hot. The coachman's story, alas, proved too veracious. Upon learning the awful truth Felicia took to her bed with nervous prostration. In the basement of the De Smeyt residence yet stands a large box, the contents of which would stock a delicacy store, and within which is a superbly jeweled pair of suspenders, blushing unseen in a bed of straw packing. This is not a tip to burglar, but a record of the inglorious shattering of love's young dream. And in faraway Manila, beneath a speading palm tree, yet sits a good looking young lieutenant in an army duck suit somewhat in need of laundering; but of this he reckens not, for no heirness is there to see. Christmas approache again and again, and the thermometer sprints itself towards the ether blue. Swathed in the diaphanous folds of mosquito netting, his eyes glued to a pair of marine glasses, Lieut. Boggleston scans the horizon ever and anon for a Christmas ship and a Christmas box that will never, never come. Were All There. About 11,000 automobiles were sold in this country last year, remarks the Chicago Daily News, though to a dazed man it often looked as if that many were passing the point where he was trying to cross the boulevard on any pleasant Sunday last summer. Doesn't Want General Recognition. King Peter of Servia is to be formally recognized by the United States. He is still hoping, however, says the Chicago Record-Herald, that only a trusted few of his loving subjects will ever be able to recognize him when they see him. Nothing Doin' "Say," began the man who is known by his friends, "I want to have a short talk with you." "It's no use," replied the party of the second part, "I'm short myself."—Chiugo Daily News. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE WATER HEMLOCK This Plant, Commonly Known as Wild Parsnips, Is Fatal to Men and Animals. Every year the newspapers tell us of children being poisoned by eating wild parsnips. On investigation it is found that the "wild parsnips" eaten were not wild parsnips at all, but water hemlock, known botanically as cicuta maculata. This plant is known by a variety of names, dependent on the locality where found. Some of these names are, wild hemlock, spotted parsley, snakeweed, beaver poison, musquash root, muskrat weed, cowbane, spotted cowbane, children's bane. It is a smooth WATER HEMLOCK erect perennial, three to eight feet high, with a rigid, hollow stem, numerous branches, finely-dissected leaves, white flowers, and a cluster of spindle-shaped roots, which vary in length from one and one-half to three inches, and are very characteristic of the plant. It grows commonly in swamps and damp soils from the Atlantic states to Iowa and Minnesota, and less commonly in Nebraska and New Mexico. This is one of the most poisonous plants in the United States, being rapidly fatal to both man and animals. The roots are especially dangerous, because the taste, being aromatic and to some people suggestive of horseradish, parsnips, arilchokes, or sweet cicely, lead children to eat them. Cattle sometimes eat the tubers when they are washed out of the ground by freshhets. The loss to stock from eating this plant is quite considerable. The prominent symptoms of the poisoning are colicky pains, vomiting, staggering, unconsciousness and frightful convulsions, ending in death.—Farmer's Review. CATCHY ADVERTISING. suggestions for Farmers and Breeders Who Have Learned to Value Publicity. Farmers and breeders are rapidly becoming advertisers on the same scale as merchants and manufacturers. They are learning that where they have surplus products to throw upon the market the best way to get the right customer is through the use of advertising space in reputable papers that circulate among the people they wish to reach. In fact, the farmer and stock raiser is as much of a manufacturer as the builder of self-binders and as much of a merchant as the storekeeper who sells him his clothes. The same elements of success enter into agriculture as in commerce, although possibly in varying degrees, and one of these elements is advertising. The farmer and breeder, however, are still new at advertising. They have yet to learn by experience that the best advertisising is that which produces the best results, and that results are gauged, first, by the circulation of the paper, and, second, by the attractive character of the advertisement. The farmer who is placing advertising should insist on knowing what he is paying for—how many copies of his advertisement are to be distributed. He should, furthermore, follow the example of the merchant in the makeup of his announcement. He should have something to sell, and tell what it is in unmistakable language. He should picture how his advertisement will look in print, so as to make it attractive in every way, and write the copy just as he wants it printed. The publishers are always eager to help their patrons make their announcements attractive and effective, both for the sake of the advertiser and for the improvement of the paper. Farmers who are advertisers will do well to remember these suggestions—Twentieth Century Farmer. Shipping Eggs in Winter. Shipping eggs in winter requires careful packing. Eggs are liabie to become frozen in the crates when the cold is intense, although the crates may be made tight and the eggs inclosed in paper partitions. There is no remedy for the drawbacks, and the only safe plan is to keep the eggs until the weather moderates. Sawdust is sometimes used in the crates to fill up the spaces and prevent the ingress of cold air, but it only adds to the weight. If one has the time to bestow, the eggs may be wrapped in wadding, and placed in the paper partitions; but the merchants who receive them may object to the extra labor imposed upon them of removing the covering from the eggs after arrival.—Farm and Fireside. NATURE IS WONDERFUL. There Is Reason for the Special Shape and Texture for Every Leaf in Existence. Even the most cursory observer of vegetable life must have been struck with the various forms of leaves. Why they should be so variously formed does not, however, often suggest itself, though there is a reason for the special shape and texture of almost every leaf in existence. Plants, such as grasses, daffodils and others which usually grow in clusters, have generally narrow leaves growing upright, so as not to overshade one another. Other plants of isolated habits have arrangement of foliage which secures to themselves the space of ground necessary for their development. The daisy, dandelion, shepherd's purse— which may mostly be seen in passure—are examples of this. A circle of broad leaves pressed against the ground, forming what is known as the rosette growth, effectually bars the approach of any other plant, and keeps clear from all other roots the space of ground necessary to its own nutriment. Floating leaves and leaves of marsh plants are usually of simple outline, for, having no competitors, they are not liable to get in one another's light. Submerged plants have mostly leaves of narrow segment—the reason for which is not very well understood, although it is assumed by naturalists that it is for the purpose of exposing as large a surface as possible, in order to extract the minute proportion of carbonic acid dissolved in a vast bulk of water. Leaves on the boughs of trees are often much divided, so as to fold easily, to prevent their being rent and torn by the wind, while the glossy surface of evergreens is intended to throw off the rain and dew, which might freeze on them, and so cause injury to the tissues. Wonderful are the ways of Nature, and the study of her strange secrets unending.—Agricultural Epitomist. HOME-SMOKED MEATS. When Properly Cured They Are Superior in Quality to the Product of Packing Houses. Many of the farmers in the east cure hams for home use. The quality is much better than the product sent out by the packing houses. Set a clean sugar barrel on a box four feet long, one foot high, and wide enough HANDY MEAT SMOKER for the barrel. Bore auger holes through the box under the barrel to let the smoke through. Make a hole in the ground under the front end of the box, so that the fire made on a piece of tin could be shoved under the box. A half head of a barrel can be crowded down by the end of the box closing the fire hole. All crevices must be banked with dirt to keep the smoke in. Drive strong wire nails near the top of the barrel to hang the hams on Place a strong paper or canvas over the top of the barrel and add enough bags or blankets to keep the smoke in—Farm and Home. Dark Honey Rendered Clear Dark Honey Hendered Clear. With regard to very dark or black honey, of which I have, along with many others, a good quantity on hand this season, it may interest you to know that I gave a bottle of quite black honey to a friend of mine to experiment with, with the object of removing the blackness. He subjected the bottle of honey for about three hours to ozone from an electric machine, and returned it to me perfectly clear and bright. I have not gone very fully into the matter, but if in your opinion it would be of importance to the craft I would do so. I am told that the cost per hundred weight is trifling. It would appear that the effect of the ozone is to cause all the black matter to rise to the surface and then it is skimmed off.—British Bee Journal. A Hint for Country Boys There are many young men who leave the farms to take up commercial life in the cities that would be glad to get back again in later years, after they have tried the experiment behind the counter or at the desk. The few who have made successes through lucky speculation or some fortunate venture always shine as a great light in the eyes of boys who are tied down to a life of daily drudgery on the farm. The fact is that work is drudgery anywhere if one makes it so. The chances are that the boy who complains of his work on the farm would complain none the less of his task in the city—Chicago Daily Sun. New Fuel in California A new fuel is being manufactured in California which is made from twigs and leaves of the encalyptus tree mixed with crude petroleum. It is said to burn freely and give good results. Piles made from this tree are immune from attacks by the teredo, and last longer than yellow pine. The demand for them is greater than the supply. One of the most durable wood is sycamore. A statue made from it, now in the museum of Gizeh at Cairo, is known to be nearly 6,000 years old. Notwithstanding this great age, it is asserted that the wood itself is entirely sound and natural in appearance. Doesn't Work Both Ways Sharpe—Heavens, no! I'd brain the first man that tried it on. Ally Sloper. His Check Was Adamant. Railway Official (breaking the news gently to the wife of a commercial traveler)—Ahem! Madam, be calm! Your husband has met with a slight—that is to say, one of the front wheels of a passenger locomotive struck him on the cheek, and—Wife—Well, sir, you needn't come round here trying to collect damages. You won't.get a penny from me. If your company can't keep its property out of danger, it'll have to take the consequences. You should have your carriages insured.—Tit-Bits. Easy to Cure. But— Doctor—So your husband is alling again? Mrs. Slimpurse—Yes; it's insomnia now. He can't sleep a wink. "Thanks for your confidence. He is worried about something, I presume?" "Indeed he is, poor man. He lies awake all night wondering how he is ever going to pay your last bill."—N. Y. Weakly. TRAP BEASTS TO SHOW. Intrepid Men Make a Business of Cateching Wild Animals for Zoos and Menageries. Animal dealers keep expert animal catchers in all parts of the world. The Hagenbecks have established two collecting stations in charge of stationary representatives—one in Calcutta and the other at Aden. To these distributing points the traveling representatives ship their catches, and when a sufficient number of animals has been gathered they are transported to Hamburg, whence they are sent to all countries of the world. One firm has 22 representatives abroad, all of them experienced in trapping and shipping the wildest and most ferocious beasts. Tigers and occasionally lions are caught in pits, and leopards, panthers, jaguars and the like in traps. Zebras are extraordinarily hard to secure, and are proportionately valuable. The emu is taken in Patagonia by the natives, who use the South American lariat. A hippopotamus, a crocodile or a rhinoceros is not caught by the agents of animal firms, but is usually found in the possession of the rajahs and other provincial rulers in Cochin China, Nera and Slam. They keep them just as people in this country keep a kennel, and they love to show them off to visitors. All animals are cowards, according to the agents. Unless a tiger or a lion, or indeed any wild beast, has tasted human blood, he is quite ready to let you go your way if you will let him go his. In captivity, the agents say, you may enter any cage provided you have your whip with a lead bullet on the end in your hand, and provided also that you know how to use it effectively. But the least lack of vigilance means destruction. You might tend an animal for years and have him know you well, but that would not insure you against an attack from him the first chance that offered.—Chicago Tribune. WHAT TOBY CAN DO. Clever Canine in Sioux City, Iowa Dives Fifty Feet and Walks the Tight Rope. Toby, a little white wolf and bull terrier belonging to J. M. Spencer, of Sloux City, Ia., is perhaps the most wonderful dog in the world. He performs daredevil tricks that astonish as well as please. One of the dog's most marvelous feats is that of climbing a ladder rung by rung to the height of 50 feet, and then diving headforemost into a net. The dog seems to be without fear TOBY WALKING THE ROPE and climbs the ladder easily and gracefully. Toby can walk the tight rope as well and walks on barrels, jumps the rope and does a great many other tricks. Mr. Spencer has spent much time with the animal and considers it the most versatile and the best trained dog in the world. This Youngster Was Exact. The quality of exactness frequently wins success. A Baltimore business man advertised for a "bright boy of 16 to make himself generally useful around the store." The day after the "ad." appeared in the paper the applicants for the position began to pour in his office. None of the boys, however, seemed to suit the critical merchant, as they either lacked the age or the ability that was required of them. The last boy in line proved to be a diminutive and bright-faced lad, who wore a confident smile. The merchant took a liking to the boy at the first glance, but doubted whether he was the required age. But the applicant answered all the questions put to him in such a manner as to gain the confidence of the business man, who finally asked: "Are you 16 years of age?" "No, sir," promptly replied the boy, with the same confident smile, "I am 15 years, 11 months and 29 days old; will that do?" He found that it would. Boys Build Tree-Top House. Boys Build Tree-Top House. Owen Carter and Edward Dillon, two Woodbury (N. J.) schoolboys, late in October exercised their high ideas by building a playhouse in the top of a huge maple tree growing in the rear of young Dillon's home. The most surprising part of this is the fact that the boys pulled up the lumber with ropes, much of it being very heavy, and put it together in a substantial manner. The floor is 50 feet above the top of adjoining barns. The house is reached by means of ladders and branches of the tree, and so accustomed are the boys to climbing that they have little fear of falling. The lads frequently invite friends to spend a few hours with them, but few accept, because they are not used to going so high without an elevator. It is ten by ten feet, with ten-foot posts. The work of the boys has been amusement for the inmates of the county jail, as they can see from the rear of the prison. How Races Are Timed In timing a racing man, the watch is started at the crack of the pistol, and stopped when the runner breasts the tape. When three watches are held on a race, it is the custom to take the average time She Understood. Friend—If a big wagon made so much noise that you couldn't hear George when he proposed, how did you know what he said? Sweet Girl—By the movements of his lips. "That's wonderful! I never could do that in the world. What quick eyes you must have." "Oh, I couldn't see his lips. They were too close for that."—N. Y. Weekly. Southern Aid Society OF VIRGINIA One of the strongest and promptest paying Sick Benefit Insurance Companies in the State. You cannot afford to be out of it and should not hesitate to join when our agents call on you. HONESTY THE BEST POLICY IS "OUR MOTTO" OFFICERS AND BOARD: A. WASHINGTON, PRESIDENT; EDWARD STEWARD, VICE-PRESIDENT; WALTER E. BAKER, TREASURER; B. L. JORDAN, REV. SIDNEY B. STANTON, HENRY B. BURWELL JAMES T. CARTER, A. D. 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On the sidewalks in front of brothels, dives and cheap lunch rooms were gathered motley crowds of low whites, negroes and brazen women of both races, so that the very air was attainted with sin and crime. Redford on any other occasion might have regarded the surroundings with horror and shrinking, but as he jostled among the rabble he was so intently scanning certain landmarks that he was partially lost to the toughness and ribaldry. At length he reached a block in which a number of pawnshops were located, when he began walking moreisurely. Scrutinizing closely each shop, he stopped after passing the last. "The worst looking of the lot," he said to himself, as if recalling a description given by some one; "in the window to the right as you enter, a conglomeration of vallises only; the proprietor about 40 years of age, an American with sandy hair and beard, and rendered villainous in appearance by a broken nose. It is hard to distinguish the worst shop where all are not disreputable; and I see no show window filled entirely with valises. Perhaps the decorator has changed the display during the last month! I suppose it will be best to enter all and try to locate the person described by a book at the proprietors." Walking into the nearest he found a youthful Jew; but as he was on the point of leaving, an individual an- "FINE THINGS - STUNNIN' - UP-TO- DATE." wering the description entered from the street, who, after sending the Jew an errand, went behind the counter. "Have you a good collection of overcoats?" Redford inquired. "A jim-dandy lot," was the response. This way, please." Reaching the rear of the shop the broker gave his customer a glance, asking him up in an instant. "Something nice?" he asked, and uncovered a pile of overcoats of varied quality and pattern. "Something good, at least. I prefer dark blue if you have it, though I can't say that I'm particular." "There is but one of that color in stock," explained the broker, taking the garment from a drawer. "Fine thing—stunnin'—up-to-date. I have thought of taking it for myself, since the owner has let slip the time by two days for its redemption. The words prepared Redford for extortion. To prevent this he affected a lack of interest, though his eagerness was apparent enough to the shrewd broker. "I once refused an offer of $50 for it," the latter continued. "It catches the eye at once, you see. Any judge of goods knows what a thing like that would cost in a tony part of town." "But it is solled. Perhaps it has a history; sentiment alone could make it so valuable." "Who should know its history, or suspect that it has one?" The broker was, now playing into the other's hands. "All I know is that the young fellow who left it here—about your size and age—was on his uppers, and in a bad way generally. But the coat speaks for itself. Guess I'd better not dispose of it. I recall now that the fellow requested me to be sure and hold six months. I promised, and I try to keep my word. He turned to replace the coveted overcoat in the drawer. For some reason Redford became considerably agitated at this movement, and offered $60. This was also refused. "Well, it suits my fancy, and I'll make it forty more," Redford said. "Indeed, I have a right to it!" "What right? Do you hold the ticket? What are you giving me, anyway? Why should a man able to pay so much be a customer here? If the thing is worth a hundred dollars to go it is worth five times more. Be- sides, you say you haven't the ticket. While that is not absolutely necessary your possession of it might induce me to make a -er -a sacrifice. I will not part with it now, being a man of my word. However, if— But Redford had turned away, very white and terribly disappointed, all of which was noticed and gloated over by the broker. "A good thing," said the latter. "He will come back, when I'll get my price. The garment does have a history, it's apparent. It's great to understand human nature!" He was in his shop until a late hour that night. His clerk had gone, and the crowds on the street had well-nigh dispersed to huddle in their miserable quarters. Suddenly looking up as some one entered the door he saw Redford, who requested to examine the overcoat once more, if not too much trouble. A gleam of triumph came into the broker's eyes, but it gave way to disappointment when the expected customer said: "I do not want to purchase, but merely examine it. If I am not misinformed it contains a document of no interest to you, but of moment to me. Do you refuse?" There was a dangerous glitter in Redford's eyes, but the broker, possessed of determination, which was augmented by avarice, said: "Yet I alone have a right to make the search—this is now my property." "Then see what is in the inside pocket. To convince you that I know what I am requesting I will say that it contains a letter addressed to Charlton Redford, That is my name." The broker did as directed, drawing forth a crumpled bit of paper and proceeding to read its contents. "Stop!" thundered the young man, oblivious of the fact that by calling the attention of a passby to the disturbance he might defeat his purpose. "The contents are not for your eyes. Hand the letter to me." "You would hold me up in my own house?" For reply the broker received a blow in the face which staggered him; then, seizing the letter, Redford fled into the darkness. Although a stranger in the city, he easily found the way to his hotel. Rushing to his room, with nervous hands he opened the letter and read: "I am a prisoner in my father's house. As you know, he bitterly opposes our marriage. Conceiving the idea that we intended an elopement, several months ago he sold his effects and brought me here. I am constantly watched, and not allowed to leave my room. But believe me when I say that nothing can shake my love or make me forget you for a moment. "My brother recently enforced his demand to see me—you know his career and in what terror my father holds the misguided boy. I have entrusted this letter to his care, barely hoping that he may keep out of trouble long enough to deliver it. Faithfully. Myra Bonel." It was dated at a country place some 400 or 500 miles distant. Redford took the first train for that point, and, since love laughs at bolts and bars, why go into details regarding the release of Miss Bonsel or the wedding which followed a few days thereafter? "But I am anxious to know how you proceeded after having received such incoherent directions from my brother?" the bride asked one day while on their tour. "As I said," explained Redford, "I found him in almost a dying condition after his week's debauch. In his wanderings he had pawned his overcoat, your letter being thoughtlessly left in one of the pockets. The ticket was lost, and while he could not recall the broker's name he remembered the city where the loan was received, and gave as coherent a description of the proprietor as possible in his condition. Seeing that your brother would be well cared for, I started out on my quest. Many persons would have been hopeless, but love gave me cues, you know! At any rate, recent events show my success—even though I had to resort to the methods of a high-wayman! And do you know that after awhile I am going to return to the scene of my adventure with the broker and give myself up. I have no fears of the result—all the world loves a lover, and despises a Shylock!" SHOULD SPEAK AMERICAN. Washington Woman Who Had Been Abroad Asked for "Boots"—Did Not Get High Shoes. While one abides in the United States it is just as well to speak English as she is spoken here, and not as our cousins across the water prefer it. I am moved to say this by the experience of a Washington woman who has just come home from Hot Springs. She has spent a great deal of time in England and she has a near-English accent and vocabulary in which she takes great pride. Some little time before she left the Springs she wrote to her husband in Washington of her pressing need of footwear. "Please go right down to Thus-and-So's," she wrote, "and get me a pair of boots. The puppy has chewed up my last pair and I haven't a thing left. They have my last and size at Thus-and-So's." Now her husband, says the Washington Post, is a plain, unimaginative man of United States habits and speech, and boots to him meant boots. He didn't concern himself to wonder whether milady wanted boots for riding or wading, he knew simply that she said she wanted boots, and boots she should have. So the lady came up from Hot Springs with the Bulliondorfs in their private car, with an expensive pair of riding boots in her trunk, wrath in her eye and a pair of black satin slippers on her feet. Hereafter when she wants high shoes she'll say shoes and not boots. EQUAL TO OCCASION. After the last old shoe had fallen on top of their carriage the bride looked up tenderly into the proud young man's eyes and said: "I feel awfully nervous and silly. "It will be so horrid to have everybody staring at us and whispering that we are just married. "Let's act as if we had been married a long, long time, so they won't suspect." "But I'm proud of it," he said, slipping an arm around her and drawing her lovingly close to him. "I'd like to stand on a housetop somewhere, darling, and shout so that all the world could hear it that you are mine— HAD A SHORT CONFERENCE my very own—my sweet, adorable, beautiful, superb wife. It won't do any good to try to mislead them. "They'll all know it the minute they see us. I couldn't keep from looking happy, no matter how hard I tried. But leave it to me. I'll fix it so they won't stare at us or whisper about us." After the train had started Arthur looked up the conductor and had a short conference with h:m. Then the proud groom returned to his wife, and the official, standing at one end of the car, said, waving a hand toward the happy couple: "Ladies and Gentlemen: I am requested to announce that they have just been married. "They are anxious to have it understood that they are not at all ashamed of themselves, and they don't propose to pretend that they are old stagers. I thank you, one and all, for your kind attention." Then, says the St. Louis Republic, their fellow travelers all stepped forward and congratulated them. EXCITING FOX HUNT. Begins in Pennsylvania Woods and Ends in Dining Room of the Town Coal Dealer. A fox hunt which began on the grounds of the Upland Fox Hunting club's fields, then coursed through the streets and ended in the dining-room of a private house, where Reynard was captured, gave the quiet town of Upland, Pa., an exciting turn the other day. Hounds belonging to Edward Crozer had started a large red fox, which, instead of taking to the woods, dashed into town. The clatter of horses' hoofs, the blare of the huntsmen's bugle and the barking of the dogs in mad pursuit brought the populace on the streets. A hue and cry was raised. "Catch the fox! Catch the fox! There he goes!" And hundreds of men and boys augmented the ranks of the red-coated RAN INTO COAL HOLE. huntsmen. Up and down the streets, in and out of alleys, round lamp-posts, over doorsteps came the crowd at Reynard's heels. A man placing coal in the cellar of a house saw a red streak whiz before him, pass into the coal hole at his feet and disappear in the cellar. It was the fox. 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All things are His— From Arctic to Antarctic seas, Sinking the costly argosies— All, all are His. All things are His— The tares and wheat, The hurtful thorn and roses sweet, The crawling serpent and the bird That answers hiss with music stirred— All, all are His. All things are His— The grass and trees, The cruel rocks and treacherous seas. The tearing's stroke, and gentle rain That tills our barns with precious grain— All, all are His. All things are His— Sweet peace and war, The bailing balm and tails that scar The foes that God designed to be The mirror of His Deity— All, all are His. Of birth and death, opil and good, Lives on beneath the eye of God— But I am His. Yes, I am His— And I shall prove, Some day that 'tis not hate but love That governs all things, and shall see The uncovering of life's mystery— For His. - Rev. George H. Fullerton, D. D., in N. Y. Observer. RELIGION AND SCIENCE. The More We See of This Wonderful Universe, the More We Adore Its Creator. Very happily the old antagonism between the Christian religion and science has almost entirely passed away, scientists and the theologians are coming nearer to each other and are becoming workers together in the common field of truth, says the United Presbyterian. Ultimately there will be an entire accord. It is not strange that there has been antagonism. Our faith has first to do with the spiritual world, but it reaches out into the material, for God is in all. The interpretation of the revelation given us is necessarily affected by what we know of the system in which we live. The accumulation of facts concerning this system may modify the interpretation at some minor points, but cannot move the foundation of our faith. As both are more perfectly understood, they are seen to be in harmony, for all knowledge is consistent, and each part throws light on every other part. Science is knowledge, that which is ascertained to be true; it is knowledge formulated into a system. In the formation of facts there are conclusion as to the laws governing the ascertained tos, as to the origin of things, as to the forces at work and the present movement, conclusions which may be tentative theories, or may be so well sustained by increasing knowledge as to be accepted as true and made the basis of further investigation. Whatever is thus established must be accepted, and accepted in the confidence that there is nothing in our faith that is in conflict with them. The Holy Scriptures are the revelation of God and the record of His doings, and are, of necessity, in harmony with all that is otherwise learned of the doings of God. Science may establish conclusions which startle us; but as we come to understand them, they are simply mysteries solved, and our faith itself is not weakened, but strengthened thereby. The sphere of the revelation is in the spiritual world, that which is beyond our direct knowledge. God, and God in His nature, works and redemption is its great theme; God as the ever-living, ever-present, ever-acting Person, Who is working out His own wise purpose in human life and destiny. Science has to do with His works and ways of working. It has to do with present forces and facts, with the changes that take place and the laws governing them, but it does not enter into the higher, greater sphere of God Himself, except as its conclusions may lead us to a more profound reverence for Him. Increasing knowledge of the world about us and of the changes taking place in it seemed to many to set aside the teachings of the Scriptures, and hence there was a conflict, one revelation, and the other science. But we see more clearly now. A different conception of God's method of working does not take away the fact of His presence and power. On the contrary, as we enter more into the mysteries of life, the more we see of this wonderful universe in which we live, the more we adore its Creator, whose will and power are seen everywhere, and praise Him for His love and redemption through the Lord Jesus, His Son. The religion of Jesus Christ has no word against science, it gives its hand to advancing knowledge, and a speedy blessing to all investigators, but reserves the right to reject their conclusions concerning that which lies outside the sphere of their study. Insidiousness of Sin. When Pompey could not prevail with a city to billet his army with them, he persuaded them to admit a few weak, maimed soldiers; but those soon recovered their strength and opened the gates to the whole army. And thus it is that the devil courts us only to lodge some small sin—a sin of infirmity or two—which, being admitted, soon gathers strength and sinnews, and so subdues us. —Price. A SOLDIER'S LIFE. An Illustrative Example of What Some of the Civil War Heroes Passed Through. The adventures of Corporal John C. Stoughton, company E. One Hundred and Fourteenth New York volunteers, who afterward became sergeant and first lieutenant, were equally strange and interesting. He was in the assault of Port Hudson, and when he assailants were driven back and dispersed, he found himself so near the enemy's works that he concluded that his safety would best be promoted by "lying low." He did so all through the blistering hours of that June day, and when darkness began to gather he attempted to withdraw from the field, says the American Tribune. He heard a "Halt, there, Yank!" and he found that he was covered by rifles thrust over the top of the work, while the same voice invited him to "come in here!" The invitation was more peremptory than hospitable, and Stoughton would have preferred to decline it, but prudence compelled him to accept, and thus he became a prisoner. He was reported in his company as missing, and was thought to have been "HALT, THERE, YANK!" killed. Hundreds were buried three or four days after the assault, as soon as a truce could be obtained for that purpose, whose faces were black and beyond recognition from exposure; and it was supposed that Stoughton was among them. On the 9th of July the enemy capitulated, and our army marched in. Great was the surprise and delight of his comrades to find Stoughton alive and well. He was a quiet fellow, using few words, but always keeping up a busy thinking, and there was a flavor of dry wit in his brief account of his three weeks' captivity. "It seems, by the company report," he said, "that I was dead and buried three weeks, but I was the last one to hear of it. After a day or two the rebs wanted to send me out on parole, but I thanked them kindly and told them it wasn't worth while, that the rest of the Yankees would be in in a few days. You see, I knew they were hard up for rations, and I wanted to help them out. At first my daily allowance was four ears of corn. Afterward they gave me some mule meat, which was first rate eating, of its kind." For his gallantry and cleverness at Cedar Creek, Stoughton was made sergeant. He was captured in the morning, while bravely fighting, and night hurried up the valley with nearly 2,000 prisoners, for the tide of victory had turned. Most of these men were taken to Richmond or further south, and endured long imprisonment. Some shrewd escapes were made—that of Stoughton, among others. He secured a hat and blanket from an exhausted confederate straggler, got himself cursed and ordered out of the column as one who had no business with the prisoners, gladly obeyed, lurked awhile in the woods, and the next day, in half confederate costume, made his appearance at the roll call of his own company. He received a slight wound in the cheek before he was captured. He was among those who were highly commended in general orders for bravery. He was in every engagement of the regiment, and was made a lieutenant three months before the close of the war. Impudent Indorsement. An old Washington gentleman tells a story which he overheard President Lincoln repeat, and which he believes has not been published. During one of his busy reception hours, when the president was talking first to one, then to another of the many who filled the room in the white house, a gentleman asked if any news had been received from John Morgan, whose confederate cavalry were raiding Kentucky and Ohio. "We'll catch John some of these days," replied Lincoln. "I admire him, for he is a bold operator. He always goes after the mail trains in order to get information from Washington. On his last raid he opened some mail bags, and took possession of the official correspondence. 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Granulated sugar cane per lb. Prices low on everything this. Hard and soft coal. Hay and Grain. FRANK WALLER, JR PRACTICAL HOUSE 914 N. St. James St., Richmond, Va. Residence, 1 E. Orange St. Prompt attention given to all mail orders. Satisfaction guaranteed All Kinds of Painting Done Cheap Give me a call before going elsewhere THE STOVE MAN. You can have all kinds of Stoves Repaired and put up. Also your Roofs, Gutters, Conductors Repaired and Painted at a reasonable price. Your patronage will be highly appreciated. old Phone, 2807 FRED G. GRAY, Richmond, Va As Usual. Cityman--You have a fine looking lot of hens there in your back yard. Cityman—But don't you keep hens? Suburbananite—Oh, yes; but my hens are all over in my neighbor's back yard. —Judge. Worth a Celebration. Mrs Wabash—What is the fifteenth anniversary, dear? Mr. Wabash—Linen, I think, love; but we've only been married three weeks. "I know that, dear; but this is my fifteenth marriage!"—Yonkers Statesman. Wife Realized His Ignorance. "The longer I live," sighed the sage, "and the more I learn the more firmly am I convinced that I know absolutely nothing!" "I could have told you that 25 years ago," said his wife, "but I knew it would be of no use."—London Answers. The Natural Conclusion. "Here is an article about a man who once made $50,000 a year. He is now working by the day for a living. What does that prove?" "That he must have had a large circle of friends."—Chicago Record-Herald. Painful Modesty I'm glad I cannot read what they above my tomb will carve one day, Because my gentle friends, I know, Will say kind things that are not so. —Washington Star. Sure to Come Now. Husband—All the women in El Paso, Texas, will soon be wearing divided skirts. Wife—Horrors! Why do you think so? Husband—The men have passed a law against it.—N. Y. Weekly. One Follows the Other. Subbubs—Friday is always our serv- ant girl's off day. Citiman—You mean her "day off." don't you? Subbubs—No, Thursday is her day off. That's why Friday is her "off day." Philadelphia Post. OLD DOMINION STREAM SHIP COMPANY. Nixt line for Norfolk. Leave Richmond daily at 7 p. m., stopping at Newport News in both directions. Daily expect Sunday by O. & O. Rail- way, 9:00 a. m., 4 p. m. 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. by N. & W. Railway; all lines connect at Norfolk with direct steamers for New York, sailing daily except Sunday, 7 p. m. Steamers sail from company's wharf (foot of Ash Street) Rockets. K. F. CHALKLER, City Ticket Agt., 1212 E Main St. JOHN F. MAYER, Agt. Wharf Foot of Ash St., Richmond, Va. H. B. WALKER, V. P. & T. M. New H. B. WALKER, V. P. & T. M., New York. Nov 1st, 1903 C & O ROUTE. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY. 2 Hours to 25 Minutes to Norfolk. LEAVE RICH MOND-EASTBOUND. 7:50 a.m.—dan.—Local to Newport News and way stations. 100 p.m. Monday Special-Arts Wives 110 p.m. Hudsonburg 120 p.m. 110 p.m. Old Point 6:30 p.m. Norfolk 6:25 p.m. 5:00 p. m.—Daily—Locals to Old Point. MAIN LINE—WESTBOUND. 10:10 a. m. - Except Sunday to Clyde and Cincinnati, Louis ville, St. Louis and Louis ville, St. Louis and Louis 10:30 p. m.-Daily.-Limited to Fred's Halls Louisville, St. Louis and Chicago 10:30 p. m.-Daily.-Express to LYCHBURG, New Castle, Clifton Forge and principal state Sunday to Lexington. 6:15 p. m.-Week. To BEAIN3 ARRIVE RICHMOND FROM New York. To BEAIN3 ARRIVE RICHMOND FROM 6:15 p. m.-daily. 11:45 m. Ex. Su., and 7:30 p. m. Newport News Local 8:30 p. m. daily Maccinti and West 7:45 a. m. daily & 8:30 a. m. Local from Clifton Forge 8:10 p. m. Ex. Frederick's Hall Accommodation 8:10 a. m. Ex. James River Lone Local from Clifton Forge 6:35 p. m. daily, Bremo Accommodation 8:30 a. m. Ex. Sun J. OYLK, W. O. WARTHEN, Gen'l Manager. Dist.Pass.Agt SOUTHERN RAILWAY Effective Jan. 10th, 1904. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. 7:00 a.m.-Daily. Local for Charlotte. 12:30 p.m.-Daily. Limited. Brt. Pullman to Atlanta and Fu uimingham, New Orleans, Memphis, Chattawaga and all the South. 6:00 p.m.-Ex.突. Keysville. 0:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. m.-Daily, limited; Pullman ready 30 p.m. m.-Friday; FORK! 30 p.m. WORK! 30 VEK LINE. p favorite muntat o Baltimore and eastern points to Richmond 4:30 p.m. Daily. excep sunday. 4:25 a.m. - Except Sunday. Local mixed for 2:15 p.m. - Mon. Wed. Fri. Local for West Point. 4:25 p.m. - Except Sunday. For West Point. 4:25 p.m. - Except Sunday. For steamers for Baltimore and river landings. For Sunday. TRAINS ABEWIRICHON 4:25 a.m. and 6:25 p.m. - From all the South. 4:25 a.m. - From Chase City. 4:25 a.m. - From City and West Point. 4:25 a.m. - From Kerrville. H. C. ACKERT, M. S. H. HARDWICK, G.P.A. C. W. WESTBURY, D. P. A., Richmond Va. AIR LINE RAILWAY TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY 2:20 p. m.—Seaboard Mail—18900 Sea board Express—To Savannah, Jacksonville, Atlanta and Southwest. W. J. MAY, City Ticket Agent. ATLANTIC OAST-LINE TRAINS LEAVE 3ICHMOND DAILY BYRD STREET STATION TREET STATION. 8:30 a. m. To all South. 8:30 a. m. To all Nortok. 12:20 p. m. Petersburg and N. & W. Wes. 12:20 p. m. Petersburg and N. & W. Wes. 14:10 p. m. Global West. 14:10 p. m. Global West. 15:56 p. m. Petersburg local. 15:56 p. m. To points South. 15:56 p. m. To points South. 19:20 p. m. Petersburg W. & W. West. 9:35 p. m. Petersburg and N. & W. West. 11:30 p. m. Petersburg local. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 4:07 a. m. 7:35 a. m. 8:25 a. m. except Sunday 11:30 a. m. 8:25 a. m. 2:00 p. m. 6:50 p. m. 7:45 p. m. 8:45 p. m. Except Sunday. G. S. CAMBELL, Div. Pass. Agt. W. J. CHAIG, Gen. Pass. Agt. Norfolk and Western R. R. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 a. m. NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk 11:30 a. M. Stops only at Petersburg. 9:00 a. m. 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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 these handsome Medallion free of charge. Fill out the Coupon and send it with $1.50 together with a good Photograph of the person whose features you desire reproduced in colors and we will send the button or medallion. All photographs will be returned. Enclose 5 cents extra to pay postage on the same. If you are not satisfied, your money will be refunded. Send us one yearly subscriber and we will send one Medallion. Two yearly subscribers, two Medallions. Now is the time to take advantage of the offer. The Medallion alone is worth the price of the subscription. Please find enclosed $1.50 for the Plan one year, which you will to the following address: closed photograph which I desire inserted in medallion or button. 100 OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois. Hello! Call Phone No. 4432. 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