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THE RICHMOND PLANET NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NOMINATES. STIRRING SCENES AT CHICAGO—SPEAKER CANNON, CHAIRMAN. VOL. XXI NO. 28. NATIONAL C For President For Vict STIRRIN Chicago, June 21.—The Republican national convention to nominate candidates for president and vice president was called to order in the Colloquium by Henry C. Payne, chairman P. B. BENATOR CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS OF INDIANA. BENATOR CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS OF INDIANA. of the national committee. The opening prayer was made by Rev. Timothy P. Frost, after the call for the convention was read by Secretary Elmer Dover. Ex-Secretary of War Elihu Root, of New York, was named as temporary chairman and delivered an address. The following have been chosen members of the national committee by their state delegations: Delaware, J. Edward Addleks; New Jersey, Franklin Murphy; Virginia, G. E. Bowden; West Virginia, N. B. Scott; Pennsylvania, Boies Penrose; Maryland, Louis E. McComas. From the quiet, yet unmistakable, enthusiasm provoked by Senator Fairbanks' arrival at the Coliseum, his nomination for vice president is but little less assured than the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for president. The keynote to the campaign of 1804 was sounded by Hon. Elihu Root in his speech as temporary chairman. His address was a review of the accomplishments of the present administration and a defense of Republican policies in general. When that had been delivered and the various working committees dispatched to their labors, the business of the first day's session was complete. The incident which is destined to live long after the spasmodic demonstrations are forgotten is Mr. Root's tribute to President McKinley. Mr. Root spoke of the late president's administration of progress, his gentleness of character and those qualities so beloved by the nation, and in that connection said feelingly: "And with McKinley we remember Hanna." Aush almost oppressive fell over the entire audience. The speaker paused expectantly. As he started to resume, the full force of the tie stretched between the two greatest of recent political heroes went home to the delegates. The applause started, and in a sympathetic wave was carried to every part of the great hall. The demonstration was unlike any that had preceded it or that came after. An indefinable dignity was attached to the demonstration, which seemed foreign to a political gathering. The Fairbanks boom for the vice presidency flourished unrestricted during the convention proceedings. Its impetus was gained when the Indiana delegation entered the Coliseum, and, led by the two senators, Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. Beveridge, proceeded down the aisle to their seats near the stage. The ovation given Senator Fairbanks was greater than was received by any of his distinguished colleagues. The proceedings afforded no opportunity for the advancement of other candidates. No mention was made of the names of favorite sons of Indiana. whose ambitions are not taken seriously beyond the boundaries of their own states. The applause for Senator Fairbanks appeared to be general. State pride figured strongly in the convention. Each state had its friends in the galleries, who showered plaudits upon their great men as they entered the Coliseum. The first "big man" recognized was Senator Allison. The Iowa contingent cheered its welcome, and this was taken up by surrounding visitors, who recognized the Hawkeye statesman. Senator Depew, Senator Cullom, Speaker Cannon, General Grosvenor, former Secretary of War Ellihu Root, Senator Penrose, Senator Scott and other early arrivals received their share of applause. The floor filled with delegates so rapidly that many prominent figures slipped in unnoticed. Among these was Senator Lodge, who is accredited with having a more intimate knowledge of what the convention is doing than any other man. Before the gathering was called to order by Henry C. Payne, chairman of the national Republican committee. Senator Lodge moved about among the delegations, and his ear was sought frequently by embryonic platform makers. The Massachusetts senator never stopped long enough, however, to grow intimate. The first speech at the convention was made by Senator Scott, who informally presented to Chairman Payne a beautiful gavel. It was the gift of the Chicago citizens committee, which co-operated with the national sub-committee in making arrangements for the convention. Later Graeme Stewart, member of the national committee from Illinois, on behalf of the Chicago committee, presented a similar gavel to Temporary Chairman Root. It was left to Governor Van Sant, of Minnesota, to first place the president's name before the convention. He found the occasion in presenting to the convention a table which had been built by the manual training school connected with the South Minneapolis high school. The applause was general, but not long continued, and in that set a precedent which was followed in succeeding demonstrations. The matter of greatest importance was the presenting to the convention of the proposition to admit the delegations from the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico. Mr. Root asked for a ruling on the question of calling the names of the new possessions in the roll for the naming of members of the various committees. The convention ordered the seating and recognition of six delegates from the Philippines, with two votes, and two delegates from Porto Rico. In the convention hall there was one woman delegate, who had the same right to vote that was held by each accredited male delegate. She was Mrs. Charles A. Eldredge, of Colorado Springs, Colo., an alternate delegate whose principal was absent. Other women alternates present were Mrs. Owen Lefevre, of Colorado; Mrs. Susan West, of Idaho, and Mrs. Jennie E. Nelson, of Utah, these states having woman's suffrage. Shortly before the adjournment for the day Senator Depew was recognized to deliver to the convention an invitation from President Francis and the directors of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to delegates and members of the press to visit the fair at St. Louis before returning to their homes. The invitation was accepted. THE NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE Quite a Number of Changes In Campaign Managers. The following is the new Republican national committee, quite a number of changes having been made. —SPEAKER CANNON, CI Illinois—Frank G. Lowden. Indiana—Harry S. New. Iowa—Ernest E. Hart. Kansas—David W. Mulvane. Kentucky—John W. Yerkes. Louisiana—Walter L. Cohen. Missouri—John A. McCormis. Maryland—Louis E. McCormis. Massachusetts—W. Murray Crane. Michigan—John W. Bledgett. Minnesota—Frank B. Kellogg. Mississippi—L. B. Moseley. Missouri—Thomas J. Alkens. Montana—John B. Waite. Nebraska—Charles H. Morrill. New Hampshire—Frank T. Streeter. New Jersey—Franklin Murphey. New York—William L. Ward. North Carolina—E. C. Duncan. North Dakota—Alexander McKenzie. Ohio—Myron T. Herrick. Oregon—Charles H. Carey. Pennsylvania-Pennsylvania. South Carolina—John G. Capers. South Dakota—J. M. Greene. Tennessee—W. P. Brownlow. Texas—Cecil A. Lyons. Utah—C. E. Loose. Vermont—James Brock. Virginia—George E. Bowden. Wash. Anderson. West Virginia—N. B. Scott. Wisconsin—Henry C. Payne. Wyoming—George E. Pexton. Alaska—John G. Heid. Arizona—W. S. Sturgis. District of Columbia—Robert Reyburn. Indiana curtory—P. L. Soper. New Mexico-Luna. Oklahoma—C. M. Cade. Porto Rico—Robert H. Todd. Hawaii—Alexander G. M. Robertson. New York, June 21.—Phillip Krantz, an engineer, jumped from the Brooklyn bridge and escaped unarmed. Krantz is under arrest, charged with attempted suicide, but denies that he had any intention of taking his life. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willis of 1018 West Moore St., announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary to Mr. Samuel Carle Nash of New York City, Tuesday, June 28th, at half after nine. No cards. No section of the United States provides the wonderful opportunities for success to the capitalist, professional man, farmer, miner, laborer, or trades that exists in the Great Southwest. Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona await men with money, brain and muscle. Science has declared the climatic conditions of this section the grandest in the world. Special round trip tickets to permit you to investigate and full information furnished upon application to W. T. SAUDRERS, D. P. A., FRISCO SYSTEM, 1108 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst our dearly beloved brother and fellow-laborer, Mr. James E. Owen be it Resolved that Silver Leaf Lodge, No. 61 has lost one of its best members, that we tenderly cherish the memory of our departed brother and endeavor to carry on the work that was so dear to his heart; that we tender our deepest sympathies to the bereaved family of our dear brother. Be it further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our lodge and a copy sent to the Richmond PLANET for publication. Done by order of Silver Leaf Lodge, No. 61. Sharon Baptist Church. Work has begun on the Sharon Baptist Church. The old building is being rapidly to down, and the foundation for a new church will soon be prepared. While our new house of worship is being built we will hold services in the League Hall, on Third St., beginning June 26th. Members will please attend these services regularly and help in raising the necessary finance that we may return home soon as possible. Friends and visitors of the Sharon Baptist Church are cordially invited to meet with us as they usually do, and help in the great work now going on. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1904. Marriage Opportunities for All. Resolutions. A. S. THOMAS Anniversary Exercises of the Bands of Calanthe. The Anniversary Exercises of the Bands of Calanthe (the Childrens' Department of the Pythians) took place at the Fountain Baptist Church, Sanday, June 19th, 1904 at 3:30 P. M. Mrs. Anna Taylor, Worthy Mother of this Department, presided. The programme was excellent and the child's renditions of their parts and lovely singing reflected great credit upon the Matrons and themselves. Short and appropriate speeches were made by Mr. John Mitchell, J., G. W. C. Mr. E. A. Washington, Miss M. L. Chius, Mr. T. H. Wyatt, Cashier of the Mechanics Savings Bank Miss Lucy E. Christian, and Master Roscoe C. Mitchel, whom encouraged Sister Anna Taylor and her Matrons to hope for great results for his year. E. E. A. Washington and his year. E. E. Chiles, each offered a medal to the child who brings in the most children by the next Anniversary. At the close Mr. E. A. Washington in a felicious manner presented and pinned on Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. a solid gold Pythian jewel in behalf of the Matrons and Children. Mr. Mitchell accepted the surprise gift with emotion and gratitude. Mrs. Taylor then paid a claim of $40 to the mother of one of her deceased Band Members, after which the exercises closed. The church was crowded with a highly appreciative assemblage. Three large picnic wagons carried the children from this Hill over and their happy faces showed they enjoyed the trip. Negroes Still Walking Negroes in Richmond are still walking and Jim Crow cers are still running. While en route to Washington the other day, we met an old colored gentleman who lives back in the woods, but had been to Richmond to look after some business, after reading the white folk's rites clear, he said: "And as to dat fellow, Mitchell, he is de most speak in'est-out man I ever he'd, he just tells us the folk what he thinks about um and pays it in black and white, too, dats what gets it in. He's got all dem niggers walking and walking himself." Brother Mitchell is a man and he is a member of a race that didn't do anything but walk during the war and has been compelled to do some walking since the war and this little exercise he is row giving, them will develop strong muscles before the next war. Walk on, Brother Mitchell it is cheaper to walk than to ride, any how. [Nashville, Tenn., National Baptist Union.] REV. DR. GRAHAM RESIGNS. Fifth St. Baptist Church Will Have a New Pastor. Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., pastor of the Fifth St. Baptist Church tendered his resignation to that congregation at a regular church-meeting last Monday night. It was received and laid on the table for thirty days. The feeling between the pastor and his flock is most cordial and much regret is expressed. Dr. Graham will no doubt take the missionary field, in addition to discharging the duties of president of the American Beneficial Insurance Company. Lincoln University Conferred Honor. The title of Doctor of Divinity has been conferred upon the brilliataat and able Rev. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church of Jacksonville, Fla., by Lincoln University. He deserves the honor and his work in Florida is recognized as being of the highest order. As a church-builder, his highest feats. The new edifice now under construction will be modern in every particular and a credit to the locality. Households Attention! The Ebenezer Household, No. 1353 G. U. O. of Odd Fellows will have an annual address delivered to them Sunday afternoon (to-morrow) at the 3rd St. A. M. E. Church by Rev. T. A. Green, D. D. Visiting Households are invited to meet them in the basement of the church at 3 P. M. Personals and Briefs. To save your money now is to be happy in time to come. The Mechanics' Savings Bank is the place to deposit your funds. Call and see the Cashier, Mr. Thomas H. Wyatt. — We return thanks and hearty ones too, to our subscribers who have been kind enough to send us money. — Mrs. Booker Leftwich is well-known and her well furnished residence is a source of comfort and satisfaction to visitors coming to the city. Her rates are reasonable. See advertisement. — Pharmacist T. W. Leoonard is a well-known figure in the northern section of the city and his medicines have a reputation which appeal to the public. Call and see him. — Mr. Alpeus Scott looks sad, but he knows his business. If your friend has gone to Heaven, he will carefully look after that portion of him that was left on earth. - Hot? Well, what's the use of talking about it, when Mr. N. Winston is furnishing some of the best ice-cream in town at prices to suit you? See advertisement. - No use to walk all around town, when you can call up, 'Phone 2883, and get the best groceries in the city from the American Grocery Co. See advertisement. - Mr. J. H. Terrell, who was indisposed is out again. - Your house doesn't look shabby now. When you put Mr. Frank Waller, Jr., to work on it, things change rapidly. He's a good painter. See advertisement. - There is no use talking, Mes rs. Sydnor and Bundley can supply you with the latest style furniture. When this firm can't serve you, the factories have stopped manufacturing the articles See advertisement. Fish and produce? Well you might as well have ad Mr. H. F. Jonathan. He furnishes such supplies and every inch of him is business. See advertisement. Mr. S. J. Gilpin is a little disfigured by the accident but he's still in the ring, and his shoes are kept up to the usual high standard of quality. See advertisement. If you are going North, remember Mr. Charles H. Bailey at Atlantic Highland, N. J. He will serve you all right at reasonable rates. See advertisement. The True Reformer grocery keeps step with the progress of the town and sells groceries at prices which cannot be beaten. Out of town orders will receive prompt attention. See advertisement. Yes, he was doubled up when he went in there, but he's walking all right in coming out. Robinson's bitters will do the work every time. His pharmacy furnishes the purest wines, liquors and etc. A good smoke is one of the features, too, of "Brother" Spots, establishment, 18th and Franklin St. The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is being erected on North First St., near the end of the vinduct. Mr. John M. Higgins sells all right bitters. If you feel shaky or need a stimulant, an introduction to the genuine Higgin's barrel will revive you He is well known and his name is a guarantee. See advertisement. "We have received "The 20th Century War Ory" and "Our Julian Hawthorne" by Mr. Howard H. Smith of New York. The author displays rare ability and deserves much credit for his ventures along this line. Mr. George W. Bragg, proprietor of the Richmond Steam Laundry is dangerously ill. The work of tearing down the buildings at the corner of First and Leigh Sts., for the purpose of erecting the new Sharon Baptist Church has begun. Kev. A. S. Thomas and his congregation will soon commence to hold services at the League Hall. Mr. T. D. Jackson of Endfield, Va., called on us this week and paid his subscription. Mr. J. W. Mosby of 1 W. Franklin St., left Saturday for Pawling, N. Y. where he will spend the summer. Mr. J. Patrick Smith left last Monday for Watch Hill, R. I. The Second Baptist Church The Second Baptist Church Sunday School. Will run its annual excursion and picnic to Buckroe Beach Tuesday, July 29th, 1904. Fare, adults $1.00, Children under twelve years, 50 cents. Train leaves C. and O. Depot, 17th, and Broad Sts., 8:30 A. M. sharp. Returning, leaves Buckroe Beach 7:30 P. M. Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., Pastor. Dr. M. B. Jones, Supt. Rv. Sydney Stapling, Cheir PRYOR-MARTIN-- Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis, request the presence of their friends to the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. James Martin, to Mr. Thomas Pryor, Thursday evening, June 30th, 1904, at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. L. J. Morris, 808 St. St. St. Richmond, Va., at 9 o'clock. Reception from 9 te 11:30. Friends are invited. No Cards. Christopher Boy Co. The able and brilliant divine, who tendered his resignation last Monday night as Pastor of the Fifth St. Baptist Church. Will remain in Richmond. VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY RICHMOND REV. W. F. G. The able and brilliant divin- tion last Monday night as Pas- Church. Will remain in Rich The Baptist Ministers' Conference. For the past two or three Mondays the Baptist Pastors have had a most interesting meeting and for the first time in their history a paper was read before them which has held their attention for three weeks. The paper was read by Dr. C. H. Phillips, the well-known evangelist and popular pastor of the Union Baptist Church, Beaver Dam. While all did not agree with all of the points in the paper, yet generally speaking the paper met the approval of the entire Conference. The paper was well thought-out and ally read. All of the children entered into the discussion with great spirit and earnestness and finally noted that the paper be received with thankfulness. Dr. Phillips deserves great credit for the production of such a thoughtful and skillfully arranged paper. A Committee was appointed in the last meeting consisting of Drs. Evans Payne, Z. D. Lewis and W. F. Graham to correct a mis leading statement in the newspaper of week before last with reference to the discussion of the possibilities of sinners praying. It was stated in the report published in the newspaper that the Conference decided with Rev. W. W. Wines in his contention against the pastor of the 6th Mt. Zion Church. This however was untrue, as the 6th Mt. Zion Church, its pastor nor Rev. Wines has not been before the Conference for discussion. The discussion which has been carried on has been entered into freely and in good spirit and good humor by Rev. Peyton himself, and all of the brethren have had a happy and glorious time, but no bad feeling and sharp words have been passed or entertained. The Conference will soon arrange for its Annual Outing, when it is expected that every pastor with his wife will attend and have a pleasant time. The Conference meets next Monday at the 5th St. Baptist Church when most important subjects will be brought up for discussion. UNITED AID INSURANCE COMPANY A Few Minutes Talk to Investors. We are planning to enlarge our business. We want a Straight Life Department. We want an Endowment Department where we can loan money to our policy-holders and stock-holders. We want to place our business in every city and town in the United States and we are going to do that just as soon as the funds of the corporation will permit. We are going to deposit $10,000.00 in the treasury of the State of Virginia. In order to do this, the corporation is capitalized for $25,000.00, (2,500 shares at $10.00 each). Of this amount, about 500 shares have already been subscribed for at the par value of $10 making the present subscribed capital $0,000.00. The remainder, consisting of 2,000 shares, is now offered to the public at $10.00 a share. The terms are cash or 20 per cent with application. Stock applied for by telegraph or special letters will be held five days to await payment. The corporation has paid dividends of 10 per cent. It has declared within the last few days a dividend of the percentage. The corporation has no bonded debts, and its stock when fully paid is non-assessable. All shares become dividend bearing from the date of final payment. Dividends are payable in July and January. J. E. BYRD, President, 506 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. —— The City Council has passed an ordinance providing a milk inspector, a tax of $3.00 per year will be levied on all city workers who sell milk within the city limits. PRICE, FIVE CENTS RAHAM, D. D. e, who tendered his resigna- tor of the Fifth St. Baptist amond. G and Times There. Charlottesville, Va., June 20, 1901—The Montsutti Lodge, No. 55, K. of P. had their first anniversary sermon preached on Sunday, 13th inst., at the First Baptist church of which the Rev. R. C. Quarles is and for this occasion secured the Rev. I. Witrow, A. M. D. D., of Scanlon, P. preach the sermon, and it has been said by those who heard him that he was more than equal to the occasion. The lodge assembled at their Oasis Hall at ? 30 P. M. and the Courts of Calanthe, under the leadership of Madam H. Jenkins, who is Worthy Counsellor of the Mt. Calvary Court, and after a few remarks by Sir William Shepherd, the knights lined up and marched to the church with the courts following in carriages, looking as royal as a selection of colored ladies could look. On reaching the church, the Master At-Arms, Sir John Brown opened an avenue of knights and the courts marched through the ranks into the church, followed the Sir Knights to listen to that wonderful man, Dr. Withrow, who measured the good work of the order by the gospel mission and proved the love of Sir Knights by the lesson of Darmon and Pythians amidst long and load applause. On Monday night, Dr. Withrow lectured at the above named church for the benefit of the Uniform Rank of the Order to a cultured audience who wanted him to speak one hour longer and indeed it was a lecture to-day. While here, he was the guest of Mrs. Mary M. Davenport. Arneta Court of Petersburg, Va The G. W. C., Mr. John Mitchell, JR, accompanied by Mrs. Mildred Johnson, Mrs. Lillie Hobson, Musses Lucy Williams, Eva G. Davis and Mrs Anna Taylor instituted Arneta Court in Petersburg, Va., May 12, '04. This court was gotten up through the efforts of Sister Mildred Johnson, Special Deputy G. W. C., who was highly complimented for her work in that field and gives us two courts in that city. The officers of Auxiliary Court assisted the Grand Officers in the initiation and all were highly delighted with the trip and experience. The Grand Worthy Counsellor complimented the new court and encouraged them to bring in their friends. Refreshments were served in encouragement, after which the visitors left for Richmond. The following are the officers—W. C., Mrs. Pattie Crumpler; W. Inx, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown; W. Inr, Mrs. Lizzie Fitzgerald; S. D., Mrs. Mattie Batts; J. D., Miss Mary Smith; O., Mrs. Adelaide Wilson; Reciver of Deposits, Miss Indie Crumpler; E. Mrs. Rosa White; R. of D, Mrs Sarah B. Norris; R. of A, Mrs. M. E. Fitzgerald; O., Mrs. Mary P. Mary S. Asst. Con., H. Jones; H., Margaret Owens; P, Mrs. Louisa White. Trustees, Mrs. Elizabeth Bonner, Mrs. Ida Spratley, Mrs. Elizabeth Winn. Farmers Endorsed It. Level, Run, Va., June 21, 1904. Mr. Elitor: At a meeting of the Association of Farmers' Club, representing a membership of 2000, the PLANET was heartily endorsed. H. C. OGBURNE. Mr. John Scheer, expert jeweler and optician, has moved from East Main street to his handsome new store, 6 North Ninth, opposite News Leader, where he will be glad to meet his many friends and patrons. Everything in jewelry, etc. Expert repairing. HELLO DERNET SATURDAY ... JUNE 25 1904 AT THE TOP. Pertlaps you sometimes think that life is one almighty squeeze. You're jammed up on the pushing throng too tightly for your ease. Your ribs seem near collapsing and you cannot draw a breath; Your tender feet are trodden till you almost long for death. A rocky road to travel and a steeply graded track! It's slow work getting forward and it's going back The taking action does not get out. The jolting and the bumping are not pleasant, I admit. To reach that distant summit takes an awful lot of grit. or sleep with one eye open when your brief repose you take. Four bed is hard and lumpy—not conducive to repose. You can't lie down and sleep and keep Securely on the top. Chicago Daily News. A CASE OF MOON-BLINK By WM. PERRY BROWN (Copyright 1904, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) "WHAT a night for wheeling," thought Paula, glancing across the porticoat George Baylor, who sat near her brother on the top step, where the haze of moonlight rested softly. Paula was an enthusiast, on cycling; so was her brother and his friend. They were discussing the latest of club runs into the country, that had lasted several days. Paula always wanted to go; but was usually frozen out with brotherly freedom of comment by Arthur to whose sage delivery George Baylor nodded gentle approval, and all on the ground of Mrs. Grundy and the proprietors. George, having designs of his own on Paula's heart as well as hand, realized that he was taking desperate chances; had it confirmed by the young lady's coldness for the rest of the evening, while pouring the vials of her contempt 9 "AWAY SHE FLEW." on Arthur's rugged shoulders, whose replies veered into a bawning vein, something like: "A nay, nay, Pauline.' Daylight, a proper costume and the asphalt are about your present malden capacity," whereat George Baylor, already feeling snubbed, remained silent, and thereby sank himself yet a peg lower—if such were possible—in Paula's estimation. Tiring of it at last, he rose defectedly, bade Arthur a glum and the sister a humble good-night, mounted his own wheel and pedalled sadly away. When Paula went to her room the first thing she saw was her brother's new cycling suit, left there in the afternoon so that she might change some buttons. "What a heavenly night," vaguely went her thoughts again; then, after a pause, "for wheeling." She passed her mental Rubicon almost aloud, and still gazed out of her window, while beginning to disrobe. "How nonchalently George rode off, as a matter of course. Being a man, he can go anywhere at any time, and all by himself. Had I done the like—" She sat down by the window. "They say too long looking at the moon causes moon-blink," she at length said, then gazed defiantly upward. "I suppose when the man in the moon winks, the blink adds one for the time being." The sneer gradually widened into a smile which added sauciness to its charm, as Paula held up Arthur's knee pants measuringly. "I surely am adduled." Perhaps she was. Certainly the sight of George Baylor—otherwise her slave—calmly doing the very thing he, all through Arty's tirade, tacitly disapproved of, had fired her veins (or brains) with something akin to lunacy. Surely! How was it otherwise, that instead of donning her usual night gear, she began trying on Arthur's new suit, crowding her too-abundant hair under a golf cap, before a cheval gloss so ample as to reveal, even in the moonlight, that Paula was at present more of a misnomer than "I am glad they are not noticeably too large," she concluded, rolling out Arty's wheel from the closet under the stairs, where her own and his were kept. "It matches better with a man's suit than mine," she added. Then her hair wanted to come down. While tucking it under the cap again, the wheel fell down the rear steps, making a horrible crash in the late silence and haze of the night. Shivering a little, either from fear or "moon-blink," she carried it along the gravel, recalling that only her own and Arthur's windows fronted on that side of the house. "Being a bear, he sleeps like a bear," was her next thought, or hope, when once outside the gate. Then she sprang on—like a man. No uneasy balancing into a proper skirt divided seat. Away she flew, irrepressible in proportion as she had been repressed—surely it must have been the moon! She could have shouted in sheer exuberance of spirits—not nerves. A sleeping, silvery world was inviting her as it had never invited men. Only straight-laced convention can so thrill a poor human soul on the verge of the improper. The vague charm of the landscape, with dim white roads branching here and there, inviting her to "scorch" out their forbidden intricacies, flitted by like a succession of dreams. Tiring at length, she pedalled slowly; when a consciousness of being followed grew upon her awfully. Pursued? Like a flash the long dominance of nature, sex and years reasserted their sway. Paula—not Paul now! The sweet security of skirts, a chaperon, and—why not own it to herself?—a protector, even a man—so he were the right man; all these grew upon her longing. Arthur himself—did he always sleep very sound? As for George Baylor, she would probably have jumped at him; out of fear, of course; yet until the scrape and jingle of wheels disclosed two riders bending over their handlebars, the idea of being discovered by a sweetheart, curled hotly in her veins, so that George himself might have drawn hope therefrom. But with her male protectors sleeping the "sleep of bears," Paula's strength and courage went lower and lower. "Close in on your side," some one called. "Don't let him leave the main road." The muffled tones acted like a cold water douche. She spurted. "Hey, you! Stop, thief!" Though the voice seemed further off, the words were terrible. Taken by some one for a midnight thief? Failing to drop dead at the idea, Paula spurted once more, until, but for a long descending grade, she would have fallen from the wheel. She could not shake them off. Nearer they crept in the dim lunar light, until, nearly wild with apprehension, she dashed wildly down the grade. Then a scream, a glare and an oncoming roar announced the night express that stopped nowhere, seemingly this side of doom—to Paula. Yet she kept on, on; dreading the vague horror of disgrace behind even more than the shrieking peril before. The wheel bounced, zigzagged, reeled across the track—was it by a hairs-breadth or a rod? Paula only knew that the intervention of a long, crashing serpent had given her a moment's respite. It's earth-shaking convolutions passed, and there came her nemesis; yes, the pair of them. Gasping, exhausted, she turned into a footpath towards the lights and noise of an all-night factory twinkling through a strip of woods. Bump! Bump! Bump! The going was worse than snaggy; then—bzzzt—bzt—bzzss— Paula knew that Arthur's wheel could assist her no longer. She fell rather than dropped from the machine, and was striving weakly to regain her feet, when her relentless pursuers came up. Too far gone physically to care much, she hid her face, but it was roughly uncovered. It was darker amid the trees than in the open. "Nabbed at last!" shouted someone, seizing the punctured bike in his other hand. "Next time you steal a wheel, don't make so much fuss getting out of the house. Hello! No, you don't—why, Paula—" As the boy-girl looked up meekly, the golf cap fell off, and her hair came down. The speaker was Arthur, her brother, who could only stare and ejaculate. As the other man pushed his wheel through the shubbery, Paula screamed, and might have fallen again, but he boldly held her up; boldly, yet tenderly. Oh, these blundering elder brothers! "Dear Miss Paula," murmured the other man, and somehow the feminine naturalness of the words restored her like old wine. "May I, just—once?" The other man was George Taylor. IT PUZZLED THE EXPERT. Customs Official Knits Brow and Frowns Darkly Over Classification of Three-Legged Stool. The customs official was greatly puzzled. He knitted his brow and frowned darkly. He even tapped his foot nervously on the polished floor, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "What seems to be the difficulty?" inquired a sympathetic subordinate. The chief turned to him with a troubled stare. "I'm bothered," he growled. "I'm badly stumped. And yet I am the very man who classified frogs 'legs as 'dressed poultry,' and admitted a colt from Canada as 'household furniture.'" "I'm worried to death," he cried, "over the proper classification for a three-legged stool! It isn't a biped and it isn't a quadruped—and there you are!" The Russian troops now have beans issued to them as daily rations. This is believed to be a desperate bid for the moral support of Boston. Off Color. Said he: "I think my eyes of you!" With proud and haughty mien, I answered, to his sad dismay: "Behind me are green!" - Philadelphia, Bulletin. Fun For Fun Lovers. "Yes, they're engaged," said Ethel. "But it's the most remarkable case! She says she's in love with him, and yet she has known him only four days. I don't understand it." "Simplest thing in the world," mused her companion, "if she had known him any longer than that she wouldn't have been in love with him."—Detroit Free Press. Romance Vs. Reality "It is my intention," said the newly married man, "to have our pictures taken with my wife's hand on my shoulder." "And I," rejoined the man who had been up against the matrimonial game for many years, "am thinking of having our taken with my wife's hand on my pocketbook."—N. Y. World. On the Way to Sublimity. Great men all have hobbies, so they say, And therefore happiness is in my heart; Though I'm not numbered with the great to-day. I have a hobby. I have made a start. -Chicago. Record. Herald. A woman in a long dress stands in front of a woman seated in a chair, who is wearing a hat and a scarf. Another woman stands behind the chair, facing the woman in the dress. "Daisy," 'said her distressed mother, "I don't see how you can get so dirty." "Come on out and I'll show you," was the prompt reply.—The Barbershop. In Double Harness When he asked the blushing maiden, Whom he wished to make his wife, "Tied her trot in double harness Down of a roof, round of life." She, it seems, had no objection; Full of gladness was our cup- Quick they galloped to the parson, And he straightway hitched them up. —Rural World. The Burning Question. "Mrs. Marriedgirl was just telling me of the perfect treasure she has at home —" "Oh, tell me where she got her. I need a cook!" "But it wasn't a cook. She was talking about her baby."—Cincinnati Times-Star. Two Classes. "Our club meetings," said Mrs. Uppisch, "are attended by the best people—the brains and culture of the city." "Indeed!" exclaimed Mrs. Planebuddy, "and do your swell society folks really condescend to associate with them?"—Catholic Times and Star. His Objection. La Monti—Say, old man, there is a widow down the street, who keeps a tobacco store. Why don't you buy your cigars from her? La Moyne—Because I never did fancy widow's weeds—Chicago Daily News. As Far as He Knew "One of the component parts of sugar," said the professor, "is an essential in the composition of the human body. What is it?" "I know," shouted the grocer's boy, "Sand!"-Philadelphia Public Ledger. Not a Crumb Left She—When a Boston man has pie for breakfast, does his wife keep what's left for his dinner. He—Why, bless you! When a Boston man has pie for breakfast there's none left for dinner!—Yonkers Stateman. Muscle for Instance "Old man you'll need to make up something besides your mind, or it may be the last time you'll see him, or anybody else."—Philadelphia Press How About Himself? Mr. Bluster—Can't you remember where I put my cuffs last night? Mrs. Bluster—Indeed I can't. Mr. Bluster—Great heavens! I never saw such a forgetful woman—Chicago Journal. Honesty Itself Of course Ballott's campaigns are always conducted honestly?" Reminiscent. The Chaufeur—My auto sometimes reminds me of my wife. His Friend—Why? The Chaufeur—Oh, it blows me up occasionally—Judge. Journalism. Reporter—Senator Bilkins has absolutely nothing to say. Editor—Well, boil it down. We are terribly crowded to night.—Puck. Egotism. "The things we know never make us egotistical." Good to Eat. Parke—Do your neighbor's hens disturb you? Tame—Not a bit. I have an excellent digestion.—Town Topics. Poor Boy. "Have you no home, my little man?" "No. Ma and pa's using it for a debating school just now."—N. Y. Times. A Scottish parish minister was one day talking to one of his parishioners, who ventured the opinion that ministers ought to be better paid. "I am glad to hear you say that," said the minister. "I am pleased that you think so much of the clergy. And so you think we should have bigger stipends?" "Aye," said the old man; "ye see, we'd get a better class o' men."—Tit-Bits. "Tell us," they implored, "what is the matter?" "I have made an awful mistake," he groaned, "I should have come over in the Mayflower!" Realizing that henceforth he must be a nobody, he finished his task with a heavy heart—N. Y. Times. The Old Man's Advice He—if you don't intend to break your engagement with me, why do you allow young Richmann to make you such valuable presents? She—My father advised me to accept them. "He did? Why?" "He said if I married you they might come handy on rent days."—N. Y. Weekly. Sensational The servant handed Mr. Highmore a letter. It was from Harold, the oldest son, who was in college. "Anything new in it?" asked Mrs. Highmore. "Yes," said the father of the family, in an agitated voice, as he glanced hastily over the letter. "He doesn't ask me for any money."—Chicago Tribune. A Cent Well Lost Friend—Why do you mark things 99 cents when they are actually worth one dollar? Merchant—Well, you see, customers hate to leave without that odd cent, and, by keeping them waiting for their change, they generally see something else they want.—N. Y. Weekly. Trustworthy Little Bess (aged four)—Mamma, does you like candy? Mamma—No, dear; it always makes me sick. Little Bess—Well, I'm awful glad of it; you're just the woman I want to hold my candy while I dress dollie—Cincinnati Enquirer. Two Points of View. "She's a dear, dear girl, just the same," said the fond mother, as she glanced approvingly at her fair daughter. "Yes, she certainly is." growled the father, as he glanced disapprovingly at a bill from the fair daughter's dressmaker—Cincinnati Enquirer. A Double Risk. Robbins—Highbee must be one of these men who is always looking for trouble. Mack—Why? Robbins—He has been married only a month and now he has bought an automobile.—Brooklyn Life. Warm Uncertainty Parson, gasped the man, "which woman on the bus I'm a-goin'?"—Atlanta constitution Breach of Promise Lawyer—So you want to sue your husband for breach of promise? Client—Yes, sir! He promised me a sealskin coat, and all he gave me was an imitation!—Detroit Free Press. A Long-Felt Want. There's a chance for some inventor To spend his days in clover. By devising a cloth for overcoats That will fade alike all over. —Cincinnati Enquirer. SHE HAD THREATENED IT. "You don't seem to be able to keep the children quiet, Maria. Bring them in to me and I'll sing to them." "Oh, I've threatened them with that, mum, already, but it don't do any good."—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Wonder Why. A maid she is, but if called old, She declares it is a libel: Yet, strange to say, she hid away The dear old family Bible. -Chicago Pally News. Powerful in Concert. "Mrs. Highble r is a powerful force as a church worker, isn't she?" "Yes. She is one of the kind of women who feel that the assistance of the Almighty is an obstacle." - Town Topics. A Misnomer. Cobwigger—Look here! did you break that rubber-plant? Freddie—That ain't no rubber-plant. I pulled at it till all the leaves came out, and it didn't stretch a bit. Judge. More Important. Mrs. Houskeep—Why did you leave your last place? Pretty Maid—The master kissed me, Mrs. Houskeep—And your mistress found it out? Pretty Maid—No, but me "steady company" did, and he made me quit.—Philadelphia Press. The Promoter. There's millions in it. All I need in capital." "That's what you said about your last scheme. I dropped a thousand that time." "Well, can't you give a man a chance to square himself?"—Chicago American. Brute. "Edwin's love waned on the honey-noon," sobbed the beautiful bride. "On the trip to Niagara every time we came to a tunnel he kissed me." "And what did he do coming back?" "Every time we came to a tunnel he took a drink."—Chicago Daily News. Of Course She Knew. "I wonder why they call it the honeymoon?" queried the girl with the new solitaire. "Because," answered the woman who had been divorced three times, "it's a short period of sweet lunacy."—Chicago Dally News. Juvenile Logic "Why, Flossie," said a mother to her little daughter, aged 4. "you ought to be ashamed to have such dirty hands. You never saw my hands like that." "No, of tourse not," replied Flossie, "but I bet my dwamma did."—Cincinnati Enquirer Next. Mormon's Wife—I tell you my place is by my husband's side. If he is dying, I should be there. Doctor—I know, madam, but all the best places are taken. Couldn't you drop in again?—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. A Modern Wedding. The Bride—We have come to be married. Modern Minister—Ah, yes. With or without? The Legal Fine Bounder—Who was it said "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty"? Bounder—Couldn't have been any of our police magistrates. They always come out plump and plain and tell you it's $7.50—Philadelphia Ledger. Epitaph. Beneath this mound lies all we found Of little Johnny Green. He went one night, by candle light, To get some gasoline. -Judge. AN ODDITY OF ANCESTRY. "This," said Mrs. Gotrich, "is one of my distinguished ancestors—my great, great, great grandfather, in fact." "Is it possible?" murmured Mr Thichedde. "Why, he doesn't look to be a day over 40."—Chicago Tribune. A Resemblance. All kinds of weather In one hour go by- The day is a kind of Climatic mince pie. —Washington Star. A Cutting Insinuation The Mald—Just think, Norah, it took the hairdresser an hour and a half to put my hair in this style. The Cook—Indade! An' did yez call for it or did he sit it home?—Puck. Excellent Reason. Young Hopeful—Yes, str. Whenever you come we have a bully dinner.—Chicago American. The Exact Size. Patrice—No; I believe it is about the size of her papa's foot.—Yonkers Statesman. Ungrateful Wretch. "Even if you are a tramp," said the young housewife, "I feel rather complimented that you should always ask for one of my rolls." "Yes, mum," replied Dusty Dennis, "I carry it in my pocket." "You do?" "Yes; I like all me friends to know I carry a heavy roll."—Chicago Daily News. The Evanescent Plunger Canceled again? is here The betting is on the spot, The race horse will be back next year, It's 2 to 1 the man will not. -Washington Star. A HARD HIT. "So you won't tell who gave you your new ball." "No. I heard mamma say never to tell you anything, because you couldn't keep it."—Chicago American. The Place for Him "Why, he can follow his profession anywhere. He's a novelist, isn't he?" "Yes, but he's going in for historical novels now, so he's got to settle in Indiana."—Philadelphia Press. M. 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Broad St. By WILLIAM WALLACE Cook Author of “The Gold Gleaners: A Story of the Cyanide Tanks.” “Wilby's Dan,” “His Friend the Enemy,” “Rogers of Butte.” Etc., Etc. ERE EY Seer : we Se ee Ce Ce " Mourgatroyd was taken to jail—not the one in which Darrel had been con- fined, but another, where escape could ‘not be facilitated by the drifts from Eponay creek—and a man was posted to guard him. , Poor McCloud was borne away to a cabin and kept un- der the constant surveillance of a dep- uty marshal. Darrel would not return to the Grand Central. He told Lenyard that he had deceived Mrs. Gorton and Elise by posing as McCloud; also that he was 4 : — @ ua a ee i AM LoS Aas & } A eZ cy ip ‘ot the sort of man such women should know and he would never see them again. Lenyard fought Darrel’s arguments strenuously, but could not shake him. Before they parted, in the early morn- ing hours, Darrel laid a friendly hand on the young man’ shoulder. “You have fought a good battle for me, Lenyard,” said he, “and I could be almost happy if you would go to Elise. talk with her and level the bar- tier that is keeping you apart. She is a prize, my boy, and she loves you— there is no doubt of that. You must tell her of her father’s fate, but first Jet the Joy of a reconciliation with you prepare her, in a measure, for the evil news. For years I have been a firm believer in luck, but here there is no luck—it is Providence.” “Where will you go, Darrel?” asked Lenyard, after a short pause. “Any place where I can be quiet and to myself.” “I board at such a place and will ake you there.” ‘The words of the Mexicana at the Half Way house came to him continu- ally. “You may be honest, but you can never be honorable.” ‘These words brought up the rest ‘of her enigmatical prophecy and the ewisted sense became clear. “You are to die and after that you are to live.” Had he not died as Dar- rel and lived as McCloud? “he second time you live you prove your innocence of a crime by fastening it upon yourself.” As McCloud he had fastened the murder of Sturgis upon himself and proven the innocence of Darrel. And the queen of hearts who was to Unk her fate with his! Was that not Elise Avery? But the Mexicana was wrong. The giri’s fate and his had not been linked together and never would be. As this occurred to him, he also re- membered how he had ctrtly cut the fortune-teller short. It is possible she would have qualified that particular ‘utterance if he had given her time. The Mexicana was right. Cards had made him what he was and it was con- sistent that cards should tell him what he was to be—and do. And then the other was saying: “Beware of three knaves and two red sevens, senor.” “Why?” “When you hold that hand you rever leave the table alive!” At the Half Way house he had scoffed at the oracular words. Yet here, at Sandy Bar, with a month be- tween big and the fortune-teller, he €id not stoff. He believed. |. Barly in the afternoon he arose, Gressed himself with care, had his landlady bring him a light’ breakfast And then sat at a window, smoking and musing. | Mis thoughts were tinged with zacl- ancholy and took figurative forms. Drawing his chair to a table he put ‘hem on paper to the best of his abil- iy. | When he had finished and had light- €q another cigar and leaned back with contemplative eyes on his work a rap fel! on the door. In answer to bis re- quest Roy Lenyard entered, Bless you, my lad,” murmured Dar- rel. “You've done it, haven't you?” “I have made my peace with the dearest girl in the world!" exclaimed Lenyara. ! “And you will be happy. Elise Av- ry Js 8 woman to make any man hap- Py—especially a man as deserving as yourself,” “Please do not overrate me.” J conidn't do that. Sit down.” “Hille and her aunt want to come,” ‘Went on Lenyard, seating himself You have told them about—Stur- gis?” “Yes, It was hard, Darrel, to mar her happiness, but Elise ts bearing up hobly. She had expected the worst and hat prepared her, in a way.” “Yet you did not teli her the worst?” CHAPTER XX. “That ber father had changed his | name and had become a gambler? No. I spared her that.” “It was best that you did so.” “I told Elise how you helped me, Darrel; told her how I had come out to this country entrusted with money by some eastern friends who reposed faith in my integrity and was to exam- ine a mine and close a deal for its pur- chase. She knows that I was false to my trust and lost the money at the ‘gambling table and that you won it back for me. That is why she wants to seo you and thank you. We are all leaving to-morrow for Anaconda and the east. Won't you go with me now to the hotel?” Darrel shook his head, “Don't urge me, Lenyard. You have Tepaid me a hundredfold for everything I did for you.” | Lenyard leaned forward and laid a friendly hand on Darrel's knee. |_ “What of the future, Darrel?” he asked. |_ “Let us not talk of my future, but of yours.” | _ “I must. speak what is in my mind and I trust yon will take no offense. You are fitted for better things, Dar- rel, and why not try for them?” |_ “In other words you think T should reform?" “So far as card-playing goes, yes.” | “No, ¥ will not. My reputation “Would cling to me. You remember that Old Man of the Sea that fastened himself to Sinbad’s neck? That is the sort of a reputation I would have if I tried to reform. I would rather be what Tam.” | “But a man can live down a reputa- ton.” | "Some kinds; not one tike mine, Why, my lad, I am the author of a brave play in poker. It is known as ‘Darrel’s discard.’ Every blackleg in the west knows of it” He laughed. | “The notoriety pleases me, for it takes nerve to discard aces.” | Lenyard tried to argue, but Darrel Teached for the written sheets that lay beside him on the table. | “After all,” he said. setjling back in his chair, the sheets in his hand, “what does it matter? It takes all kinds of _men to make a world and I am not so sure that a gambler has not his uses in the great universal scheme. I have some verses here, Lenyard. They are very poor, but sometimes my thoughts come in rhymes and I jot them down to get them out of my head. I am go- ing to call this doggerel ‘N'Importe!* and you shall listen to it, for it re- flects my mood to-day.” ‘Then, with the smoking cigar be- tween his slender white fingers and the feathery vapor creeping around his “handsome face, he read: A sage I knew once blew and blew | Upon a'pive of clay, And from that pipe a bubble ripe | And perfect, dropped away. Then, as I axed. a rainbow blazed Across the bubble's face, And meads were seen, and hills of green, ‘And life in ev'ry. place; And lo! a play, in brave atray, ‘We saw at we stood by: And on the stage there stood the sage, ‘And near the age, stood 1 What work we made, or how we played, It boots not here to tell, Yet hopes and fears, and smiles and tears, That’ babble-world befell. Then, ax we wrought, with sudden thought, The saxe blew out his breath, And in a mist, ere one could lat, ‘That bubble’ died ‘the death. ‘Then spake the sage: “Man's heritage OF happiness und. woe, Is lke the things our faney brings, For fancies come tnd go. Time wears apace, and into space | A throbbing ball ts hurl, Ana on the ball lve motes who call That throbbing ball a world But countless globes in starry robes | Are thrown across the sky, So what is carth, whose feeble girth ‘The earthly magnify? | And what the cares of man’s affatrs, |" For better or for worse? As man to sphere, our sphere’s career Ts to the universe. For like a dream whore things but seem, | OF like a house of siass, OF like a mist the winds have kissd, | ‘This bubble-world shall pass!” | Lenyard never forgot that talk with Darrel. When the young man started back to the hotel the gambler shook [nis hand, bade him ‘remember his Promise and said “Good-by.” | “Oh,” returned Lenyard, quickly, “I shall see you again.” “Perhaps,” said Darrel, with a queer smile. He intended leaving early for Anaconda, much earlier than Lenyerd ‘could leave with Mrs, Gorton and | Blise. He would post a letter to Law- "rence Ormsby, in Anaconda, telling him of his friend McCloud, then he would ‘return to the old life in San Francisco. | __Lenyard went away, strangely de- pressed. CHAPTER XXL. DARREL YIELDS THE GAME TO FATE. At ten o'clock that night Nate Dar- rel was in Hawkbill’s, playing. Luck was against him. ‘He was a pleasant loser, however. Again and again he laughed as he bought the little red, white and blue columns and again and again he laughed as they were taken from him “Fate makes or mars us, gentlemen,” said he, directly reversing his old phil- osophy; “we have little voice in the matter. Fortune is a coy goddess and ‘one never can be sure of her.” At last he picked up a hand of three Knaves and two aces. Following his time-honored custom he discarded the aces. What he found in his two-card draw drove the blood from his cheeks and held him rigid in his chair, “What are you doing?” asked the next player. “It’s up to you.” Darrel slid the cards together and laid them face down on the table. “I am asking your forbearance for a few minutes, gentlemen,” said he, and then turned calmly to a waiter and asked for an envelope and a sheet of paper. - THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. ne eress: Mr. Roy Lenyard, Grand Central hotel.” “Will you deliver this?” he asked, laying a silver dollar on the letter and handing it to the waiter. \ “Certainly, sir,” said the waiter, Teading the address. “I'll take it over at once.” “The quicker the better,” returned Darrel. The other players supposed it was a request on some friend for a loan and the play went on. Darrel lost. “Excuse me, gentlemen,” said Dar- rel, shoving the cards away from him and rising. “I shall have to—" His words were lost in a sharp re- Port, accompanied by a crash of glass. Darrel sank slowly back into his chair and bowed forward. Se as oe Nase ast Tie) ip atl Murgatroyd was showing himself a model prisoner. He was alone in the jail and was making the guard no trouble whatever, | He had been incarcerated in the early morning hours and Merrick pro- Posed holding him in Sandy Bar until the Anaconda stage made its next trip, which would be on the following day. The single guard had been twice re- leved. The third man came on duty at ten o'clock. Five minutes after he had posted himself in front of the building Clim came. |. “Did ye bring it?” the guard asked, hoarsely. “Give me the key,” said Clift, sharply. “Money first!” “Ts your horse ready?” “If ye've got the stuff TN be away in three minutes.” |, “Five thousand,” said Clift, peering hastily about him into the gathering shadows and shoving something into the guard's hand. “Now, the key.” “Waitt” The guard stepped to where a light was shining through one of the barred windows and thumbed the bills with trembling fingers, “AI right,” he said, coming back. “Here's yer key. I'm off.” | Like a wraith he faded into the gloom. Cliff unlocked the door and stepped inside. “Ts it all right, Clift?” asked Murga- troyd, starting up from beside a table. g “Right as a trivet. Here's money and here's a revolver and you'll find a horse waiting in the creek bottom, di- rectly north of here. Hustle, now. ‘The coast is clear, but there's no tell- ing when Merrick will show up.” Murgatroyd started for the door. | “Where's Darrel?" he asked, sud- denly. “He's over at Hawkbill’s. But never mind Darrel; you've got yourself to think about. Clear out, old man. ‘That's your cue. I've cone all T can for you.” | Murgatroyd opened the door and stepped out of the jail a free man. Passing around the building’ he start- ed north, toward the Eponay. But, when in the deep shadow and out of Clif's sight, he turned cast and ap- proached Hawkbill’s from the rear. Gliding from one uncurtained win- dow to another along the side of the structure, he finally came to a halt aud drew his revolver, ‘The marshal was passing along the street toward the jail and heard the Teport, the crash of glass and the cries of alarm from those in the gambling den, Whirling about he saw a figure plunging rapidly away into the night. “Halt!” he eried, giving pursuit and Jerking a weapon from his belt as he ran; “halt, or Tl shoot!" The form was merely a blot of shadow in the night and Merrick could see it still moving away from him. Another instant and the marshal had paused, crooked his arm before his face, laid the barrel across it and pulled the trigger. The moving blot sank downward, seemingly into the earth, joe New wile pe le. As Roy Lenyard stood at the door of the Grand Central hotel a man ap- proached him and handed him a letter. | “From Mr. Darrel,” he said. Drawing back into the lizhted office, the young man opened the envelope. drew out the inclosed sheet, unfolded it and read: Dear Tenyard: T have drawn two sevens, ‘This gives mea hand of knaves and red sevens and T shall not leave the tible alive. Please send a’ letter to Mr. Lawrence Ormsby, Anaconda, stating that “McCloud Is Bere. In Sandy. Rar, Ormaby Is McCioud’s friend and will look after him, DARREL. Before ie had finished reading sounds of shooting came from down the street and people began runing in the direction of Hawkbill's. Lenyard, without pausing a second, ran out and hurried with them. His Limit. Her Father—Young man, ts your financial condition such as will enable you to support a family? Young Man (timidly)—Why, _I-er- that is, I was-er-only figuring on sup- porting Jenny. T-er-suppose you ‘Would continue to support the rest of the family.—Cincinnal Enguirer. No Malaria. “¥s there any malaria around here?” asked the tourist. “Nope,” was the prompt response. “There's a heap o’ chills an’ fever, bat if anybody gits to callin’ it by high- toned names he’s liable to git into dif- ficulty.”"—Washington Star. Rubbing It In, Smythe—Poor Bickers has a very hard-hearted wife. Browne—What's the trouble now? Smythe—She not only broke the broomstick over his head, but made him go to the stores and buy another.—Tit Bits, Plenty of Practice. “Did you ever have any target prac tice, Rastus,” asked the militiaman. “Did I?” replied Rastus, rolling his eyes; “well, I just guess I carried de taget for a shootin’ club for six sea- sons."—Yonkers Statesman. ROA Dear EARN MOROVEMENT 1 MeN F WATER POWER FOR A FARM. ‘You May Catch the Idea and Make It Useful for Your Own House ao A friend of mine has a useful contriv- ance by which water is utilized as a power for light mechanical work, like ing away birds, ete. It consists ofa pole balanced upon a pivot, or bolt, to one end of which is suspended a weight and has a large auger hole in its bottom, forming arough valve, the stem of which acs — a IMPROVISED WATER POWER. projects an inch or two through the bot- tom, (See cut.) ‘The motion is that of a walking beam. First the weight draws up the bucket. Water running into the bucket fills it, and its weight carries it down, lifting the weighted end. When it strikes the Ground, the valve is forced up, letting the water out. Relieved of its weight, the bucket rises, only to fill and descend again. ‘The valve in the cut shows the loose plug with a head that completes the bucket vaive. It has a pin, or spike, through its lower end, so it cannot rise toohigh and float away. It is held down by water until forced up from below. This little power is quickly constructed and is quite effective for light uses.— Farm Journal. ROADS FOR MIDDLE WEST. Principle of National Aid Has Many Friends in Tilinois and Neigh- boring States. In many parts of the middle west there 1s 48 great need of road improvement as anywhere else in the world, and it is nc ‘wonder that the people of this sectior have gone into the good roads move- ment with enthusiasm. A state good roads convention ha: Just been held at Springfleld, Iil., and although it is the busy season with the farmers, there was an attendance of about 200 delegates besides many vis- ftors. Senator Latimer, of South Caro lina, was the principal speaker, and he delivered an able and eloquent address Naturally he devoted" considerable at- tention to the principle of national aid &s embodied in the bills introduced inte congress by himself and Col. Brownlow of Tennessee, The senator is strongly of the’ opinion that the government should contribute some of its surplus Tevenues to aid the states in building k0od roads, and he has many cogent rea. sons to offer in support of that proposi- tion. At the close of his address, Sena. tor Latimer asked all present whe agreed with him to stand up, and all bul three or four sprang to their feet. There was some opposition, however, led by Prof. Baker, of the Stite university, an¢ & protracted discussion followed ir Which the professor came off decidedly second best | One of the great obstacles to road {m. Provement in sone parts of the Missis. sippi valley is the scarcity of materia for building roacs. In large portions o Minos Towa, Arcansas "tay en other states, there is neither stone not ‘gravel. All the material used in surfae- ing hard roads has to be shipped tn | which adds considerably to tha expense But the bottomless mud roads of these sections are such-a burden that people tre willing to tax themselves heavily to secure relief. If the national aid plan ‘should be adopted, the next few years will see an enormous improvement in the roads of the middle west. Where there is good local material considerable progress has already beer made. In Missouri there are hundreds of miles of fine hard roads. The same ey be said of Minnesota. In some lo- calities excellent roads have been built of mining slag. Gravel is employed where available, and in southern Ili ‘nois deposits of novaculite are drawn ‘upon and some very fine roads have been constructed from this material. On the whole, however, it must be said tha! only a beginning has been made, and the agricultairal industries of this section are greatly hampered by the expense and difficulty of getting farm products ito imatket: Grain for Cows on Pasture. It will pay to feed some grain to th ‘cows on pasture unless conditions ar ‘exceptional. The amount fed in the winter should be cut in half in the ‘summer, except In the dryest months when the grain ration may be tem porarily increased. Some of the best dairymen in the country are doing this, though they are not getting their money back for it in the summer time. But their cows go into winter with more vigor and are healthier as a rule for the good summer treatment they have received. It is simply one wey of investing money for the future. Its results are not seen so much in the milk pail as experienced In various ways in the thrift of the calf that Is born later and in the ability of the mother to make the most of the food that is given her in the winter—Farm- ers’ Record. FRUIT TREES ON ROADSIDE. Why It Will Bea Good Many Years Before They Can Be Planted in Large Numbers. It is reported that in some parts of Europe the municipalities have plant- ed trees by the roadside to such an ex- tent that an annual crop of fruit of considerable size is the result. We. ‘wave also heard of the reported cus= tom among the Spaniards of planting peach pits everywhere, that there may be an abundance of fruit for the peo- ple. To what extentsthis practice has resulted In a greatly enlarged fruit crop we do not know. But some of the travelers in Europe testify to the ‘Scarcity of fruit there, so it would look as if the Dractice has not resulted in a Superabundanc® of the fruit. Annual- ly we are confronted by the question of how to ornament our highways. Our landscape gardeners and horti- culturists have the most to say about the matter, It is easy enough to solve the prob- Jem—on paper, but not so easy to tolve it in a manner that can be worked out. There have been a great many schemes tried in this country, but few if any havo been successful. so far as the use of fruit trees along the highway is concerned. The one Breat obstacle to the planting of fruit trees by the highway is vandalism. How they prevent this in Europe, if they do prevent it, we do not know. Perhaps they have enough watchmen employed to look after the ripening fruit. In this country the fruit trees planted or growing along the highways are wantonly despoiled of the blos- soms in blossoming time and of their fruit in fruit ripening time, and often the fruit Is taken before it is fit to use, to prevent some one else from getting it. How often have we seen carriage loads of people driving into the city with big boughs of apple blos- soms, taken from some orchard where @ tree happened to stand, not on, but near, the public highway. The “grab" system of living must be eliminated before we can hope for much in this direction. Last year was a good year for wild crab apples, and the people living in the locality in which the writer resides have the custom of go- ing into the woods and gathering what they need each year. And there are generally enough crab apples for all. But last year men from a distance came into the locality at crab-apple time. ‘They had wagons, bags and pickers. They’ boldly invaded every field and wood where crab apples were ripening and skinned the trees of their fruit, which was afterward sold in South Water street, Chicago. This shows just what would happen in the case of fruit raised on the public high- way. Those that did the work of car- Ing for the trees would reap none of the benefits; nor would the general public. Here and there in unfenced lots are standing apple trees. and the treat- ment they receive shows what would be the treatment of trees likewise un- protected. Before the apples are hard- ly ripe people come and shake or beat them off with clubs. The trees are left not only stripped but maimed, and after a few seasons of this treatment present a most unsightly appearance. The writer knows of one family that had a big tree full of apples a few hundred feet from the house. One night men came with a wagon and gathered the fruits leaving only wheel ‘tracks for the owners of the fruit. and roads so valuable that men have to be constantly employed to keep guard over them and repair them, we may be able to raise fruit by the road side—but that time is as yet far dis- Se fs CONVENIENT FARM GATE. It Is Not Only Durableand Attractive, But Can Be Built at Small Cost. | The other day I viewed an old well- ‘Kept farm, and one of the sights that at- | tracted “my atten: ; loa waa 9 wate thal —— bad ered ala the “three score and ear gtr pine’ formed the 2 tion was a gate that had served almost the “three score and ten.” A grand old . pine“ formed the ‘swinging post, and instead of binges a band of iron encircled a round pole which con- ‘stituted the left upright of the gate at the top and the pole was let into a mor- tise in a dogwood crosspiece at the bot- tom. The sketeh will give an idea of its appearance and aid any who wish to make one, The fron band, a, is se- cured to tree, b, left upright, c. dogwood erosspiece, but any hardwood will do, x, place of mortise, d, latch.—J..C. Me- Auliffe, in Farm and Home. Cut the Grass Crop Early. Ripe hay is poor stuff, not worth the cutting, yet many men consider only the welght obtained, regardiess of the amount of nutriment it contains. ‘There is little profit in feeding saw- dust to a cow, whether it comes from & sawmill or a fleld full of ripe grass, Dut because the hay does not show its poverty as a milk producer, many men keep on feeding the cow a good, big ration of overripe hay, and then wonder that there are no returns in the milk pail—Farm and Home. Whe Rabbit Waieenes Gileaa ‘The exports of frozen rabbits from Australia show considerable expan- sion. The figures are as follows: In 1900, 2,839,012 pairs; 1901, 2,092,727; 1902, 3,274,210; 1903, 3,650,000. This industry has become an important one In Victoria. More than 20,000,000 rab- bits utilized during the year were ex- ported frozen in the fur and from 10- 000,000 to 12,000,000 skins were shipped, and a large number of these animals tinned and disposed of. Always Busy. ‘The congressman is under ‘A fearful mental strain. He gets here, and starts to work ‘Tat ho may come again. | “Washington Stan His Parting Shot. Elderly Heiress (sadly)—No, Mr. Jones, my heart is dead to the tender passion. The only man I ever loved, or could ever love, was killed at the battle of—of— Mr. Jones (disappointed, and reach- Ing for his hat)—Waterloo?—TIt-Bits, ‘Answered. Just as he was asking if he could not be the light of her life tie father’s voice was heard calling from an upper hall- way: : “It’s half past eleven, daughter! Time for all the lights in the house to be put out!"—Detroit Free Press, OX CD, i DRE CN Mara AACH RaW HH Ee ] [ DE UERUIEN ebb, A POWERFUL BRUSH DRAG. An Implement Which, According to Its Designer, Is More Useful Than the Harrow. Every farmer knows a barrow is an indispensable farm implement. I have constructed a drag that covers a wie hres Of usotulnoes than the baroe: He cept when I have sod land, I never use the harrow, then I follow a spring tooth harrow with the drag, which pul- verizes and levels the ground and puts it in fine tilth. The drag can be made any desired width. The one I made is to be used with three horses. tt con sists of 3 pieces 2 inches by 4 inches by 12 feet; 5 pieces 1 inch by 12 inches by 4 feet; 2 6-inch bolts, 2 7-inch boits. aS = fT AT? Ain : iN 2 S-inch bolts, 1 whole trace chain. Any kind of straight brush will do. but brush that grows in thickets is best. Select brush two to three inches at butt end and seven to eight fect long. The drag is made as shown {u the cut. Take two pieces 2 by 4 by 12, and bore 4 holes to match in each: first, bore a hole about 6 inches from the ends, here use the 6-inch bolts. Bore a hole 2 feet each side of cen- ter, here use the Z-inch bolts. Cut notches in the brush about 6 inches from butt ends, wide enough to fit over the 2 by 4 piece. It is best to notch some off both sides, the object being to keep brush from pulling out of frag. Place the brush as close as can be crowded conveniently between the 2 by 4 by 12 untit full, then put each end of trace chain on 2 inside bolts, chain to be used for hitch Put on top 2 by 4 by 12 and screw end boits up tight. Next bore holes in two of the 1 by 12 by 4 pieces. and let ex- tend to rear and onto 7-inch bolts, and to plece 2 by 4 by 12. three feet to rear, Testiug on top of brush with the two 3-inch bolts. Next make eight linchpins 20 inches long and bore four holes front and rear, size 1% inches, bore holes in top 1 by 12 by 4 pieces and put in pins. Then put on seat board, which can be moved forward or back to , equalize weight as the driver desires. Points of excellence: The driver rides, can do twice the amount that can be done with the harrow with the same team, pulverizes and levels the land better than a harrow. leaving a fine bottom for cutting erass, and for meadow, ane for covering grass seeds, ete—H. M. Means, in Epitomist. TIMELY WORDS OF CAUTION Patent Bug-Killers Rarely Approach in Efficacy the Old-Fashioned male Gesee, When the farmer begins to spray he looks around for insecticides and finds A good many claiming his atiention ‘There is the pure Paris green, and there are the numerous brands of {n- Sect killers that are called “patent,” and for which great claims are made If he does not know what he fs doing, the farmer will pay a big price for some of these patent big-killers that are praised a great deal, bat are of lit- tle value. Paris green is the standard Poison, and probably there is nothing cheaper obtainable if it is pure. Ar- senate of lead is a good insecticide and carries about one-fourth the amount of arsenic as does Paris green. It has the advantage of adhering bet- ter to the foliage than does Paris green. Of the numerous brands of patent Insecticides on the market all depend on arsenic for thelr efficiency except one or two that are compounded with oxide of zine as the active poisonous principle. One of these compounds that has been investixated by the sta- tion costs about one-third as much as Paris green, but it takes from 35 to 50 pounds to do the work of one pound of Paris green. At that rate a mani is Paying more than ten times for his in- Secticide what it is really worth, based on Paris green. A good many of the others have a little arsenic as polson: ous principle, and are composed in the main of plaster and coal dust. They are cheapest whert let alone.—Farmers’ Review. Apple Pomace for the Cows, ‘Thre® of the state experiment sta- tions, notably that of Vermont, have conducted experiments with saving ap- ple pomace in the silos and feeding it to cows during the ‘winter. The Ver- mont station has experimented with this kind of silage now for several years and always with good success: The pulp is simply hauled from the elder milis and shoveled into the silo elther with corn ‘silage or alone. About three inches of the silage on top spoils, but this serves as a covering to pro- tect the rest. This silage has been fed to cows in quantities varying from 10 to 50 pounds per day without any injurious effects on either the cows or the quantity or quality of the milk. ‘This kind of silage Is always much rel- ished by cows and eaten very greedily. NE MUST ASSIST NATURE. ‘What to Do After Planting” Dis- cussed by Prof. H. E. Van Deman, Promologist. It Is far too common to see fruit trees ind many other valuable costly things planted and then left to their fate, or neatly so. Some people seem to have the (dea that their duty is done when they ¢ Set things in the ground; that Mother Nature will do the rest. Nature does da a great deal for us, and, probably, far more than we often deserve, but we musth hot presume too much upon her efforts, We have only begun our duty. Like the: mother who has the infant in herarms— it Is to be made by her, very largely, whatever-it will be in future life. It cust be fed and trained. So must tha ree or plant. In the first place, supposing the soil 1s ‘arly rich and the planting has been tone properiy, which is very often not the ease, there should be nothing tikeals ‘owing the soil to become hard. ‘This it Fil do ina short time if not given prompt attention. The spring rains are usually, abundant, and this fact alone will cause *he soll to pack, and when a dry spell comes, it will bake on top, if it is not arevented. ‘The best thing is good tit lage. By this { mean the tillage of the: entire surface between the trees om plants. Many act on the theory that al little space about them is all that is nec necessary to keep loose,which isa serioua. mistake. Capilarity works laterally aa well as vertically. A hard space, whera. the moisture is escaping into the alr very, freely, will draw upon the soil next toit, if it be moist. ‘That is just what occurs in cases where little patches are kept hard about trees ina grain fleld or = ‘grassy yard. It will beso anywhere tha ail the land is not under thorough tile. lage. If a farm or garden crop must be grown detween the trees, as is often wise and Proper to do, let it be one that shall ba well tilled for several months, beginaing, in the springtime. In any case, stir thet surface frequently, but not very deep4 This Is the true principle of tillage, for {t is to conserve the soil moisture. Plow, under weeds if necessary, but am to nev er let them get large enough to need It! Watch the young sprouts that will finally be branches, and rub or cut away, those not needed. ‘This is much betten than to allow them to get large and then. have to cut them off, to the injury of the tree in some degree. A sin never coma mitted does not have to be repented off and so with that troe: one not allowed ta srow right into bad shape does not have to be righted i Keep the insects and fungus diseases off by spraying while things are young, if there is any need of it, and there oftem ls more than we are apt to thfuk. In short, live with what yon have planted, as a mother does with her child, and know what it is doing and needing — Prof. H. E. Van Deman, in Rural World. MAKING OVAL FLOWER BED. No Other Shape Affords Quite So Much| Opportunity for Display of Various Plants, The simplest and most satisfactory way to make an oval flower bed is that shown in the eut, Stakes are set at a and band anendless cord, longer than twice the distance, between the stakes, eee a the cet, Stakes are set at a and band an endless cord, longer than twice the distance between the stakes, placed around them. Then the slack of the cord is taken up by the stale ¢ which is seratched across the surface of the ground as it is moved around the two stationary stakes, after which the apparatus may be removed. If the line be traced before the ground is dug, a spade may be used at once; if after, the mounding of the bed may be done with- out further delay, ‘This method takes less than a quarter of the time occupied in the old way of sighting and the re~ sults are far moe satisfactory. By vary~ ng the length ofithe cord or the dis- tance between the stakes a and b, the shape of the oval may be varied from narrow to broad as desired.—M. G, Kains, in Farm and Home. ‘When and iow te Garav. No farm work pays better than spray- ing the trees, berry bushes and grape Vines. Attention to this matter at the Proper time assures {mmunity from In- sect enemies and good crops of perfect fruit are the results, Don't spray frutt trees while the bloom ts on, for that kills bees, and bees are valuable assistants in poltenizing fruits. Spray trees for the first time immediately after the blos- soms have dropped their petals A spraying outfit for the farm need not be large and costly, and will save its own value the first year it is used—Rural World, ‘Why Spraying Is Advisable. Without doubt it will pay every man to spray his trees, whether he thinks there is any need for it or not. The only sure way to prevent a thing is to take preventive measures before the thing to be prevented can occur. It must be remembered that, so far as fungous diseases are concerned, spraying is only preventive and not recuperative. All the spraying in the world will not te- store a foliage after it has been attacked by some variety of fungi. At most it can only prevent further inquiry by the same agency.—Farmgrs’ Review, # Die Difarence in Seedi. ‘The outer covering of the seeds of all plants has more or less power of absorb- Ing water. In such plants as corn and Wheat the cases absorb water at almost any temperature, but with such seeds as the Honey locust it Is not so, especially, if the seeds have been allowed to bes come dry. Such seeds will Iie for months in tepid water and will not absorb mois~ ture, but when the temperature of the soil or water is raised toa certain point they absorb water readily, Nurserymen sometimes start such seeds in quite warag water. ‘east adsl a — Faint Praise. 7 “What is the best you can say of my, book?" asked the author of a soclety, novel. “Well, I might call it a bit of polite fiction,” replied the conscientions Te= viewer.—Chieazo Post. No Opportunity. { Mrs. Styles—You didn’t have a word to say while we were making that call, Mr. Styles—Ob, yes, I did; but you didn’t give me a chance to ‘say itm, Yonkers Statesman. | Had Seen Better Days. | Bob—Gosh, Rob, where'd you rake; up those seedy old shoes? Rob—Why, man, those are my patent; leathers. ! " Bob—But the patent has expired, cht, '—Yale Recora- a a4 HE PLANET Published every Saturday by JOHN M. COX F.S. at 511 North 4th Street. Richmond, Va. 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COMMUNICA.—When writing to us to renew your subscription or to discontinue your paper you should give your name and ad- dress your notice we cannot find your address. RANGE OF ADDRESS—In order to canvase address of a subscriber, we must be sent a former as well as the present address. Retained in the Post Office at Richmond. class written. SATURDAY. JUNE 25, 1904 THE National Republican Convention in session at Chicago this week has nominated for President, HON. THROB. DORE ROSEVELT of New York and for Vice-President, HON. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS of Indiana. We do not believe a better selection could have been made. Both gentlemen possess a record that is known of all men and the confidence which their names inspire would seem to insure their triumphant election in the contest now pending before the American people. To the citizen of color, it is an ideal combination. The platform is a superb declaration of princip es. Its utterances on the franchise question in the South are disappointing. The remedy proposed does not restore to a single citizen who has been unlawfully disfranchised the right to vote, but on the other hand is a skillful evasion of that responsibility. The seating of the delegation of "Lily Whites" of Louisiana (along side of "Black and Tans") in the face of the fact that they have antagonized and are now antagonizing the heretofore fundamental principles of the party is highly significant. In this respect, the action of the National Republican Committee in session at Washington was reversed. There is nothing therefore for a colored man to "go wild over", but the candidates, and Mr. ROOSEVELT's commanding figure and positive attitude will no doubt supply all of the absent declarations in the platform. R. E. THOMAS NELSON PAGES ARGUMENT. MR. THOMAS NELSON PAGE's article in the May number of McClURE'S MAGAZINE becomes all the more transparent under the searching rays of an impartial discussion. He said: "Meantime, the Negro has retrograded as a workman until he has not only lost the field in which he once had no rival, but is in danger of losing even the ability to compete for its recovery. The superiority of the older farm hands to the younger generation is so universally asserted throughout the South that it must be given some of the validity of general reputation. And whereas, as has been shown a generation ago all the mechanical work of the South was in the hands of the Negroes, only a small proportion of it is done by them today." And again: "Fifteen years ago one of the suburbs of Richmond was largely built up by a contractor whose foreman was a Negro. There was no question raised about it. The foreman knew his business; and he raised among the Whites; knew how to build a White men, and was respected and esteemed by them. This was at that time not uncommon." Mr. PAGE unquestionably refers to Mr. THOMAS LIGGINS of this city. Mr. LIGGINS is now foreman for Mr. THOM AS LIGGINS, and he draws his wages regularly from his present employer, if it is only to take money from one pocket and put it into the other. He will take a contract to erect as many houses in this city or vicinity as Mr. PAGE chooses to give him to build and at figures far below those quoted by his former white employer, Mr FRITZ SITTERDING He employs all colored men in his present line of business and the action of the white labor-unions in demanding his discharge was the indirect means of setting him up in business for himself. Pardon, sir, the language of the street — and there are others. Mr. PAGE continued: "What is the situation now? The races are more widely divided than ever before. White mechanics and Negro mechanics no longer work together, generally, as of old. No contractor could do now what the man who built 'Barton Heights' did fifteen years ago. The number of Negro carpenters and mechanics is greatly reduced; and the writer is informed by intelligent Negro that such works as they do is mainly among the people. The causes are not far to seek. Partly due to a failure of ability in the Negro to hold up his own in the struggle of competition, and partly to the changed relations between him and the White. The old feeling of friendliness and amity has waned, and in its room has come a cold indifference, if not actual hostility. The new Negro has been taught that he is the equal of the White, and he is always asserting it and trying to prove it by any way but the right way—the equality of his work." Mr. PAGE's statement of facts are all right, but the deductions drawn are grievously incorrect. Let us see. Mr. BARTON built "Barton Heights" and it is a monument to his enterprise and capidity. The actual amount of money that he was alleged to have embezzled, when he hastily left these parts without waiting to carry his furniture and other household effects has been variously estimated to be from one hundred and fifty thousand to two hundred thousand dollars, and there are many mourning and bereaved white financial "friends," who long for his return from the great western "unknown," where he is reported to have gone in order to avoid a trial and conviction in the Hustings Court of this city. We pause to remark that this makes four Whites, whose alleged peculations foot up about $250,000 and is another fitting reply to Mr. PAGE's charges of Negro dishonesty. Mr. PAGE's statement that the work done by colored contractors is largely among their own people is true. It is only fair to state that there is a large quantity of work for them to do. The colored people of the city of Richmond in 1902 owned buildings to the value of ($614,938) six hundred and fourteen thousand, nine hundred and thirty-eight dollars and the total value of the lots and buildings was ($926,308) nine hundred and twenty-six thousand, three hundred and eight dollars. The value of their property, both real and personal was ($1,211,228) one million, two hundred and eleven thousand, two hundred and twenty-eight dollars. In 1903, they owned buildings to the value of ($654,132) six hundred and fifty-four thousand, one hundred and thirty two dollars, an increase in one year of ($39,194) thirty-nine thousand, one hundred and ninety-four dollars. The total value of their lots and buildings was ($977,671) nine hundred and seventy-seven thousand, six hundred and seventy-one dollars, an increase in one year of ($55,363) fifty five thousand, three hundred and sixty-three dollars. The total value of their property both real and personal was ($1,274,629) one million, two hundred and seventy-four thousand, six hundred and twenty-nine dollars, an increase in one year of ($63,401) sixty-three thousand, four hundred and one dollars. It will be seen then that the colored people here furnish to colored contractors buildings aggregating about forty thousand dollars per year, including the various repairs made on structure which had been previously built and many of which are torn down and rebuilt. It will be seen that the Negro mechanic, who has disappeared to the Whites' view, has reappeared to to the Negroes' vision. He is building houses, Mr. PAGE, but they are his own houses. He is working the farm, but it is his own farm. The Negro-haters shut one door and God opened another, while in our prayer meetings, after we have counted our earnings, we are singing: "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform, He plants his footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm." Mr. PAGE states only a part of the truth as to the cause of the changed relationship. It is due to the action of the Negro-hating labor-unions. There was not enough Negro labor to do all of the building in the city and the white mechanics knew this. They formed a combination to boy-cott any white contractor, who employed any Negro other than as a common laborer. Skilled colored mechanics were there upon thrown upon their own resources. Some left for northern localities, where the quality of labor was not determined by its color, while others organized and proceeded to do business for themselves with colored people as employers, and now and then a white man who could not get other white men to do his work, because of the heavy business building activity in this locality gave them employment. The Negro mechanic was injured in one respect and benefited in another. Mr. PAGE errs when he says that the New Negro is not attempting to prove his equality in the right way by the equality of work. Certain it is that he has lived in Washington so long that he, THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA having eyes, see not, and ears, hear not. There are hundreds of tasty struc- tures in this city erected by Negro labor, although the plans were drawn by white architects. Johnson's Hall, 307 Foushear street was erected by Messrs. FARRAR & MOORE, (Negroes) and is valued at ten thousand dollars; Price's Hall was built by Messrs. FARRAR & MOORE, (Negroes) and is valued at twelve thousand dollars. The True Reformers' Hall was built by Mr. GEORGE BOYD, (Negro), the value of which is fourteen thousand dollars, and the brick work was done by Mr. ARMSTEAD WALKER, Sr., (Negro). The St. Luke Hall was built by Mr. ISAAC LAWSON, (Negro) at a cost of about fifteen thousand dollars. The brick work was done by Mr. PERCY QUARLES and a force of Negro brick- layers. Certain streets in this city are lined with residences, tasty in design and beautiful in architecture, all the work of Negro contractors and artisans. Is this not the place, Mr. PAGE, and the right place to prove our equality by our equality of work? There is no need to discuss what we are doing in the schools and colleges of the country. Harvard University at Ambridge, Mass., has spoken; Yale College at New Haven, Conn., has rendered its verdict, while Brown and Cornell have taken up the refrain. Negroes have studied abroad both at London, England and Berlin, Germany and their records at these places are known of all men. According to our judgment, the day of slurs has passed; the New Negro with his lawyers, doctors, authors, editors, musicians, business men, professors, real-estate agents, financiers, Bank presidents, statesmen, diplomats, scholars, theologians, College presidents, electricians and men in every avenue and walk of life has won his way to a place of recognition and demands admittance within its doors. Mr. PAGE remarked: Mr. PAGE remarked: "Within the last year the Negro or organization known as the True Reformers built in that city a handsome and expensive structure for the use of their race, and built it wholly with Negro labor. When, however, the workmen competent to do such work were sought, it was found necessary to go to the South for them." This then is living testimony against Mr. PAGE's own theories. The Negro is working for the Negro. He should have investigated further and under stood and known that the contract was awarded to a Lynchburg Negro and another Lynchburg Negro stood ready and willing to go on the bond of this Negro contractor for twenty-five thousand dollars. We refer to Mr. A. HUMBERS, our great and good friend, who is approximately worth about fifty thousand and dollars. He remarked: "Yet even in the South the Negro artisan sufficiently trained to compete now with his White rival is comparatively rare." How can he compete, Mr. PAGE, when you slam the doors of your work-shops in his face and the laboring white men of the South bar his entrance to the union shops in their respective localities? He is admitted as a laborer, but when it comes to the skilled labor department, he must depend upon the rigid deterioration of the shop owners in order to hold a position even upon the Southern soil. HERR KRUPP of GERMANY is no more careful of the secrets of his great gun plant than is the white union workman in all of the Southland. It is only here and there that Negroes of keen intellect and marvelous intelligence succeed in learning the secrets of the cr. it and revel in the knowledge in the locality in which they live. In order to take 'rom us some portion of the credit to which we are entitled, Mr. PAGE observed: "So far, then, as statistics would indicate, the improvement that exists among the Negroes is not shown by the race at large as is usual y alleged, but is shown, in the main, by the upper fraction." But this phase of the subject has already been discussed in a previous chapter. He observed further: "Universally, they will tell you that while the old time Negroes were industrious, saving, and, when not misled, well-behaved, kindly, respectful, and self-respecting, and while the remnant of them who remain still retain generally these characteristics, the "new issue," for the most part, are lazy, thrifless, intemperate, insolent dishonest, and without the most rudimentary elements of morality." Grant that they are, and what is true of the New Issue Negroes is also true of the New Issue Whites. In reply thereto, it would be well to cite the following extract: "To them might be applied the answer of the philosophical observer to the sneer that the college-bred men of Europe were failures: "Yes, one-third of the college men are failures; one-third become drunkards, and go down to lives of shame; but the other third rules Europe." Yes, one-third of the "New Issue" Negroes are failures; one-third become drunkards, are grossly immoral and dissolute and go down to lives of shame, but sir, the other third rules the Negro race in this country and have accumulated the seven hundred million dollars worth of property with which our people are accredited. Mr. PAGE then deals with the immorality of the Negro, and quotes from "The American Negro," by WILLIAM HANNIBAL THOMAS, (Negro) in support of his disheartening and blighting assertions. But enough for this week. We shall deal with that phase of the question in our next issue, and to the distinguished gentleman in question, we pause to remark—"and may the Lord have mercy on your soul." BATTLE RAGING NEAR KAI CHOU Train Load of Wounded Passed Liao Yang From Scene of Fight. JAPS AFTER GEN. STAKELBERG Liao Yang, June 21.—A general engagement is proceeding near Kai Chou. The first train bearing wounded men has passed through here, going northward. A correspondent who spent the night at Hai Cheng reports having heard heavy firing to the southward, and believed it to have been either an attack upon Tashichiao or the Japanese fleet again bombarding the coast near Kalping. The firing continued from 10 o'clock at night until 2 in the morning. It is now believed that the firing was the beginning of a battle at Kai Chou. Combined Attack On Kuropatkin. St. Petersburg, June 21.—The general staff believes it probable that Generals Kuroki and Oka are meditating a combined attack on General Kuropatkin before he is further reinforced. In order to do this they must act before the rainy season, which is imminent. The war office points out that since it was General Oku and not General Nodun who fought Lieutenant General Baron Stakelberg at Vafangow, and that since General Oku recently has been directing the siege operations against Port Arthur, the siege seems to have taken second place in the plans of the Japanese. There is a rumor in St. Petersburg that a battle at Hai Cheng is actually proceeding, and that there have been heavy losses on both sides. There is, however, no confirmation of this rumor. It is believed General Oku is pursuing General Stakelberg. It has developed that the Japanese at Vafangow had an accurate topographical map of the whole battlefield and that their batteries were connected by telephone. The emperor has received the following dispatch from General Kuropatkin: "The enemy in the direction of Salmatsze and Feng Wang Cheng have not only stopped, but have made a retrograde movement. They have evacuated several points towards the north of Feng Wang Cheng, which until recently they occupied. "The movement of Japanese troops towards the Dalime define has been stopped, but a rather important movement of the Japanese forces has been discovered in the direction of Sipyen and Hai Cheng, or Su Yen and Tashichao." Under date of June 20, Vice Admiral Skryldoff sent the following message to the emperor: "The cruiser division has returned to Vladivostok without losing any men or sustaining any damage." ANOTHER JAP ARMY Troops Under General Nogi to Reduce Port Arthur. Washington, June 21.—An explanation of the Japanese campaign on the Liao Tung peninsula, especially with reference to Port Arthur, is contained in an advice that has reached this city from a source believed to be absolutely reliable. The Japanese tactics which have so puzzled the Russians are intended to isolate Port Arthur, but do not contemplate an attack on the place by General Oku's army. The actual work of reducing Port Arthur will be confined to another Japanese army under command of General Nogi, which will be landed on the peninsula (and indeed may now be landed) at a point south of General Oku's position and considerably nearer Port Arthur. On the 1st of June no less than 26 transports had been gathered at one of the Japanese ports to embark this army, and it is probable that the vessels attacked by the Vladivostok squadron were of this number. RUSSIAN LOSSES 10,000 MEN Japs Burled 1516 Russians On the Battlefield at Vafangow. Tokio, June 21.—Further reports received show that the blow inflicted by General Oku on the Russians in the fighting at Telissin (Vafangow) on June 15 was more severe than at first was believed. The number of Russians killed in this battle will probably exceed 2000, and their total loss, including prisoners, is estimated at 10,000. The Japanese losses are less than 1000, or about one-tenth of the Russian total. Up to June 17 General Oku had buried 1516 Russian dead, and he reports that many more dead have been found. Chinese who watched the fighting from the Russian side report that the Russians removed many dead to the trains with their wounded, and that they buried or cremated many corpses in the village of Sun Sung Kou before they retreated. The number of prisoners and troops taken by the Japanese is unknown. General Oku is not able to report the total number of prisoners. A Japanese infantry and cavalry patrol which was sent out from Takushan on June 18, reports having encountered a force of Russians at Pan Hing, 36 niles west of Siuyen and at other points and the fighting of a series of skirmishes. The Russians had 50 men killed and three men and many arms captured. The Japanese sustained six casualties. PRESIDENT AT VALLEY FORGE Delivered An Address In Washington Memorial Church. Valley Forge, Pa., June 20.—On the historic spot where Washington and his "gallant boys of 76" suffered in order that the United States might become a nation. President Roosevelt delivered a notable address. Yesterday was "Evacuation Day" at Valley Forge, and the anniversary was celebrated appropriately in the Httls edifice which has been erected on what is to be the site of the Washington Memorial Church. It was to add his sympathy and encouragement to the project of marking the spot by a suitable memorial that President Roosevelt made his address. Accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, the Attorney General and Mrs. Knox and members of the president's immediate party, President Roosevelt drove to Valley Forge from Mr. Knox's beautiful country home, Valley Forge Farm, to attend divine service in the Washington Memorial chapel. Several hundred people had assembled at the chapel, but only a part of them could gain entrance, as its capacity is very limited. The president and party were seated near the altar, which was simply draped with a silk American flag. After the simple service of the Episcopal church had been concluded, the Rev. Herbert Burk, rector of All Saints' church at Norristown, Pa., introduced President Roosevelt. From Valley Forge the president and party returned directly to Attorney General Knox's home. The night was passed without noteworthy incident at Valley Forge Farm. The president and party left at 7 o'clock this morning for Washington. PENNSY CLERKS FEEL THE AXE More Than 2000 In Philadelphia Affe- Rejected By Retrenchment Order. Philadelphia, June 21.—At a conference between President A. J. Cassatt and Assistant Comptroller Max Riebenack, of the Pennsylvania railroad, on the subject of the clerical force in the general offices of the company in this city, it was decided that economies are to be accomplished by putting several hundred clerks on furlough, and by requiring those retained in the service to take vacations without pay. More than 2500 persons are employed in the general offices here, and it is believed that more than 2000 will be affected by the orders that are to go out. Those who will go on furlough will receive no assurance of being taken back. These clerks are in the auditing and similar departments. All other clerks, with the possible exception of those employed in the executive offices, will, it is understood, be required to take at least two weeks vacation without pay. In effect that is equivalent to a 4 per cent. reduction in salaries. Retrenchments decided upon for the general offices will be followed by similar ones at Altoona, Harrisburg, Pittsburg, Jersey City and all other division points. FOUND WOMAN'S BODY Boys Make Grewsews Discovery In a Creek Near Chester, Pa. Chester, Pa., June 22 — The body of a woman about 30 years old, was found lying in the mud at the mouth of Ridley creek, between Chester and Essington, by two boys. It was at first thought that the body was that of Regina Dolan, of Philadelphia, who was accidentally drowned in the Delaware river off Marcus Hook last Sunday, but a sister of Miss Dolan, who came here from Philadelphia, said it was not that of her sister. The body was well dressed. There were three rings on the fingers, two of them being set with diamonds. The body is in good condition and can easily be identified. The coroner has not expressed an opinion as to the manner of the young woman's death. KILLED BY FOUL TIP Catcher Hit Over Heart By Ball and Died Almost Instantly Indiana, Pa., June 22. — During a game of base ball between the Johnstown Amateurs and the Indiana Normals, George Thomas, catcher for the Johnstowns, was almost instantly killed by being hit over the heart by a foul tip. Thomas was a draughtsman for the Cambria Iron company, and his young wife, who witnessed the accident from the grand stand, was prostrated. She is reported to be in a serious condition. Thomas and his wife formerly resided in Cincinnati, and both were graduates of the Cincinnati University. Cardinal Satolli Sees President Washington, June 22. — President Roosevelt received Cardinal Satoilli the special representative in this country of the pope, in the blue room of the White House. The cardinal was presented by the Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford, director of St. Patrick's church, this city. It was a call merely to afford Cardinal Satoilli an opportunity to pay his respects to the president. Verdict For Slander. Norfolk, Va., June 22.—The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the $15,000 suit of City Councilman Higgins against the Virginia Pilot newspaper for alleged slander. Higgins and three other councilmen at the same time sued for $60,000 damages. The Higgins case was the first one tried. Bimetalism For Panama Washington, June 21. — Secretary Taft and the commissioners for Panama concluded arrangements for a currency system for Panama, which is to be submitted to the Panama legislature for ratification. The plan provides generally for a sufficiently reserved bimetallic system. CORTELYOU'S SUCCESSOR Victor Metcalf to Be Head of Department of Commerce and Labor. Washington, June 21.—It can be stated with definiteness that Representative Victor H. Metcalf, of the Third California district, will succeed Secretary George B. Cortelyou as the head of the department of commerce and labor. It has been assumed for 10 days that Mr. Metcalf would probably be invited to accept the portfolio. The president holds him in high esteem, and for a long time he has been in closer touch with Mr. Roosevelt than almost any other member of the house of representatives. No change will be made in the department until the close of the present fiscal year on the 30th inst. 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Jones may be given the second place." SLOGUM DEATH LIST GROWING 845 Bodies Recovered From S'eambat Horror at New York. CORONER HEARING TESTIMONY New York, June 22.—The harvest of victims who lost their lives in the Slocum disaster continues. By the use of dynamite and heavy guns fired by men from the Second Battery, scores of bodies were brought up from the bottom around the shores of North Brother Island. From sunrise to sunset the searchers along the beach and in the boats gathered in 112, bringing the number of bodies recovered to date up to the appalling total of 845. Of these 700 have been identified, and the missing still are approximated at something more than 300. Many of the bodies last found will never be identified because of the changes that have taken place during the week they have been under the water. Evidence of a startling nature, which doubtless will have an important bearing on the ultimate result of the coroner's inquiry into the General Slocum disaster, was forthcoming at the inquest. Perhaps the most unexpected incident was the continued refusal to answer questions of Henry Lundberg, a United States steamboat inspector, who was supposed to have inspected the life preservers and the hull of the ill-fated steamer. His refusal was based on the ground that an answer might tend to incriminate him, and he acted on the advice of his counsel. The coroner committed Lundberg to the house of detention, but later accepted $500 bail for his appearance at the hearing, which was satisfactory to the assistant district attorney. Second Pilot Weaver, of the Sloocum, testified that he had purchased the fire hose for that boat, and Mr. Garvin introduced evidence to show that the price paid was 40 cents a foot, less 60 per cent, or 16 cents per foot net. 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N.; Herbert Knox Smith, deputy commissioner of corporations in the department of commerce and labor, and George Ulher, supervising inspector general of the steamboat inspection service, has been appointed to investigate the disaster to the General Stocem near Hell Gate, in the East river, wherein more than 800 lives were lost. The commission will report at once to Secretary Cortelyou. The assignment of General Wilson and Commander Winslow to duty on the commission was made by the president at the request of Secretary Cortelyou. The commission's investigation will be entirely independent of the investigation shortly to be made by the local board of steamboat inspectors, under the provisions of section 4450 of the revised statutes, which compels an inquiry to be made in such cases. The investigation made by the local board of inspectors is enjoined on the board by the statute and takes place without any order from the secretary. It is directed solely at the matter of revocation of the licenses of the vessel's officers for incompetency or other good cause. The investigation to be made by the commission appointed will be much broader. Engineer Wallace Starts For Panama. Engineer Wallace Starts For Panama. New York, June 22—Chief Engineer James Findlay Wallace, who will have charge of the construction of the Panama canal for the United States government, sailed for Panama on the steamer Alliance. With him went Dr. W. C. Gorgas, chief sanitary officer, and Drs. J. H. Carter and Louis A. La Gard, of the United States Marine Hospital service. There also went on the same vessel a number of nurses, who will join others now engaged at the hospital at Panama. 5000 Men On Two Days a Week Altoona, Pa., June 22—The Pennsylvania Railroad company reduced 5000 employees in its shops here to a two-days a week work basis. It is reported that 10,000 men will be idle all of next week as a result of the company's desire to shorten the summer pay rolls. The forces here had been working eight hours a day and four days a week. Getting Acquainted. "Ma, that new boy next door has the reddest hair I ever saw." "I haven't caught sight of the new boy, my dear. How do you know his hair is so red?" "I pulled some out and matched it with Micky Gorgans."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Ought to Have Known. Briggs—I say, Carter, can't you let me have five dollars. Carter—Why, you owe me five dollars now. Briggs—What has that to do with it? If I had money enough to pay my debts I shouldn't be a borrowing—Boston Transcript. All in the Family. First Citizen (a few years hence)—How is it that Stumper slides along so easily? Second Citizen—He belongs to one party, his wife to the other, and both run for office at every election. One or the other is sure to win.-N. Y. Weekly. Knew the Symptoms "Shail I leave the hall lamp burning, ma'am?" asked the servant girl. "No," replied Mrs. Jagsby, "my husband won' be home until daylight. He kissed me five times before he left the house this morning; besides he gave me $30 for a new bonnet."—Cincinnati Enquirer. Rural Opinion. Mrs. Crawoot—They do say that Fanny and her city husband have a comfortable parlor. Mr. Crawoot—Nothing comfortable about it. Why, when I sat in my shirt-sleeves and started to smoke Fanny, objected."—Chicago Daily News. All in the Family. Rural Opinion. THE PLANET THE TWO DEACONS. An Old Story in a New Dress. Two pious old deacons went walking one day, And straight to the meeting house went on their way; The heir just calling the faithful to prayer, The their sons rolling out on the ambient air; The snow that was falling had changed into rain; That froze as it fell on the hall and the plain; The tree where all loaded with ice covered stems, That gleamed in the light like the rarest of gems. All over the fields, around people's abodes All over the walks and all over the roads, Was the glairst coat; and the best of advice. Was to keep yourself off from that slippery ice." But the church bells were tolling, the deacons must go; So they went on their ice way, careful and slew. Discussing the weather, their neighbors and all. Till suddenly, Jones had a slip and a fall. His feet, out from under him, flew from the track. And quick as a flash, he fell flat on his back. Smith could not help smiling to see him go down. And alight on his back with a grunt and a said Smith, as the smile spread all over his face: "The wicked man stands on a slippery place." Jones picked himself up and stood rubbing himself. "Yes, I see does, deacon, but I can't." he said. —F. Hodgman, in Rural Advocate. A BROKEN PROMISE BY ELENORA E. REBER SHE was leaning her arms on the table before her, with her face buried in her hands, when he entered the room. He did not know that she was there, else he would not have intruded. He was well into the room before he discovered her, and as she was still evidently unaware of his presence he stood quite still a moment, debating whether or not he had better retire as quietly as he had entered and leave her undisturbed, or make his presence known in the hackneyed way, by a forced cough, or some slight noise with hand or foot. I SHE WAS LEANING HER ARMS ON THE TABLE BEFORE 'HER, HER FACE BURied IN HER HANDS. He decided on a retreat, but the fates decreed otherwise, for in turning, his foot accidentally touched a rocker which was within a hair's breadth of a book that occupied a precarious position on a table, and the movement of the chair back against it disturbed its equilibrium, and it fell to the floor with a muffled sound on the carpet, that sounded like the crash of a falling wall to the two who heard it. She sprank to her feet. "I beg your parion," said he, "I did not know that you were here." "Don't be alarmed, I won't be long," she replied. "No, judging from former occasions when we have accidentally met during the last three days you will probably find some trumped-up excuse for leaving what you seem to consider a very obnoxious presence." "As usual, one's purest motives are willfully misunderstood by those to whom only kindness is intended." "Mistaken kindness, then, Lois, for, as you know, or ought to know, your company is anything but undesired by me, as the past—oh, don't become frightened," he broke off, as she made a little deprecatory gesture, "I am not going to propose." "I beg your pardon, I thought you were," with a cool, exasperating tone and an aggravating lifting of the eyebrows. "I wish that we could be friends, though, for a little while, at least. This state of affairs is certainly unpleasant for both your brother and my sister, and to ourselves as well." "Your efforts at forgetting are praiseworthy, I am sure, but they hardly seem successful. How can you expect more from me?" "You certainly have changed, Lois. You used to have some feeling, but the past three days you have been as uniformly unkind and mercilessly frank as one well could be. Because I cannot forget is no reason why I should spoil others' pleasures. If I had known you were to be here perhaps I would not have some." "Thank you. I am quite sure that I would have postponed my visit had I known that you were here, but since I understand so well how mutually disagreeable the arrangement is, I have decided to leave to-morrow, so you have not a long martyrdom to endure." So sudden a decision is probably attributable to 'important business,' he So sudden a decision is probably attributable to 'important business,'" he said sarcastically. "No, all for your happiness," she responded, alrly. "You are very kind," he replied formally. the pause with a sudden change of front. "How foolishly we have been talking, lools. You must not think of going away and losing your vacation, and the rest you so much need, on my account. Jack would be awfully disappointed, for you know you are his favorite sister, and this is your first visit to his home since his marriage. And Mary, well, I know that she will guess the reason for your departure, and be as disappointed as your brother at the sudden termination of your visit—account of her brother. Only this morning she was saying how she wished that you could stay all winter, and how it cheered her to have you here (you know she has not been very well lately). As for myself, I was foolish enough to hope that we might get back to our old friendly footing. I thought that it would depend on me, and that certainly you would not refer to that—must I say it—unfortunate occurrence. You seem determined that I shall not have the chance to forget, even if I would, and act as though I had committed a crime that I was like to repeat at every opportunity. One grows usec to disappointment, even though he may not be able to forget, and while your presence here has shown me how utterly I love you still—" She help up her hands and interrupted him with an exclamation of well-assumed alarm: "Jack, take care, if you go on talking that way and looking at me so. I shall surely think that you are going to propose again." "I promise you that I am not, though," he replied, patiently. "I was just about to say that even my love you would hardly make me lay my heart at your feet when I know it would be trampled upon." "Hasn't it occurred to you that our being here and assuming such friendly relations as you desire might have a tendency to create false hopes in Mary's mind? I know she used to hope—I believe she prayed that you and I—that is, that things might turn out differently." "I wouldn't be surprised, for I used to do that myself." "Now, Jack, be careful; you know you said you wouldn't." "Who said I was going to?" "You look that way. I really think I will have to go to-morrow, early. Poor fellow," she soliloquized, "he don't know what his eyes say." "It won't be necessary for you to go to-morrow. I am going to-day." "You are going to-day!" she gasped. "How many minutes ago did you come to that decision?" "About five." "You have been here a week. I suppose you are fully rested from the past three years' vacationless work. I thought Mary said that the doctor ordered a three months' rest for you. I must have misunderstood her." "I don't need any more rest than you do." he replied. She ignored his remark and went on: "Then favorite brothers are not so greatly missed by their sisters when it has been only three years since they were together." He made no answer. "And of course no one would guess the real reason for your going so suddenly." She paused a moment, then in a different tone said: "I wonder if I were to ask it as a special favor to me, if you would stay." "Only on one condition." "And that is?" "That you stay, too." Her heart was beating in her throat. She knew that she could not keep up this acting much longer. Not a day had passed in all that long three years since she had said "No" to him the last time he had asked her to be his wife that she did not regret that answer. He had gone away and she had not seen him since until they met in her brother's home a few days ago, and she knew the moment her eyes first met his that he loved her still, in spite of the long silence which she herself had commanded. Since then her bold bantering was, she felt sure the only thing that kept him from falling at her feet, literally and figuratively. She was cruel, she knew it, and had little conscience smitten twangs every time she looked into his eyes and knew that it was in her power to fill them with the old glad, joyous light that had been there before she had driven it out. Why should she not use that power? Why did she violate her own feelings and pain him so continuously? Now there was a sickening wear in her heart that she had gone too far. He waited for her answer. She made a quick resolve. "If I stay will you promise not to propose to me once during the time?" "Yes, I promise." "Then I won't stay." He looked at her in amazement, hardly daring to believe his ears, then strode over to her, and standing close to her demanded: "Lois, what do you mean?" She lifted a flushed but happy face and looked bravely into his questioning eyes and said, "I mean just what I say, Jack." And he broke his promise then and there—Prairie Farmer. As a rubber-producing state Colorado is making a bid for the attention of the world. Within the last few months experiments with a certain species of sagebrush that grows wild over an immense mountainous area of the Rocky mountain commonwealth have proved that rubber of fine quality can be produced from the shrub. Several companies have been organized for the purpose of developing the new industry, and the hitherto despised weed will now be turned to practical use. Special machinery has been invented for the manufacture of the rubber, the construction of which will form still another industry for Colorado. No Room for Doubt. "His environment inclines him to reticence." "You think so?" "I'm positive. He lives with his wife and her mother."—Town Topics. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. JOB DEPARTMENT EXCURSION We print Handbills, Quarter-Sheet Sheet posters, Tags, Tickets, Placards utes, Visiting Cards, Mourning Stations WE HAVE Our St OF THE LATES WE CAN PRINT A BILL AS SMALL A Three-Sheet AS LARGE AS A FRONT OUR P IS W Our street-entrance is retired and fastidious lady being able to enter wi VISION WORK arter-Sheets, Half and Whole Placards, Society Cards, Min- ing Stationery. WE AN ELE WHICH WE WILL Stock Roof LATEST STYLE BOND, F AS SMALL AS A DODGER Sheet Poster A FRONT DOOR. OUR PRESENT CORP OF EMPLOYE IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF tired and has no objectionable enter without embarrassment , 2213. EXCURSION WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS We print Handbills, Quarter-Sheets, Half and Whole Sheet posters, Tags, Tickets, Placards, Society Cards, Minutes, Visiting Cards, Mourning Stationery. OUR AIM is to please our patrons and to give them the best service at the lowest prices, consistent with satisfactory work. We furnish "cuts" when desired and we will arrange to complete special work in our line. When in need of any work in our line, call and see us and estimates will be furnished. WE CAN PRINT A BILL AS SMALL AS A DODGER. A Three-Sheet Poster AS LARGE AS A FRONT DOOR. WE HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST OF WOOD- Of Any Job Printing Establishment Our street-entrance is retired and has no objectionable features, the most fastidious lady being able to enter without embarrassment or annoyance. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 2213. Nothing Like it Ever Before Seen. 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She's in trouble," they yelled, and rode rapidly on, giving the troubled husband no time for questioning. Le Count swung the heavy wagon wheel to his back and ran almost the entire distance to the place where he had left his wife, only to find her placidity awaiting his return and much surprised at the speed with which he came. He was exhausted by the long run and attendant worry, but after a brief rest succeeded in adjusting the wheel and drove on to Beaver City. But the young man never knew another well day. The terrible strain had been too much for him. Three weeks ago he sustained a severe hemorrhage of the lungs and from then on failed rapidly until his death. While Life Lasts. "Do you remember the night I had to take you home from the club in a cab and—" "No. My wife's still living."—Philadelphia Press. He Deserved to Lose. "General," reported the Tory innkeeper, "the American force is divided into 100 companies, each containing 60 minute men." 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To get the secret out of a person by unfair unprincipled Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind thereby is a matter of impossibility to most of them. Consulting Mrs. Marth the seemingly mystery becomes a realization. The object has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. It so proves conclusively that allonther there are infringers in our mids with oily tongues, and that we have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an administrator, and it is important untiling effort, the key to the way we apparently unfathomable mysteries has been secured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. —ADVIOE BY LETTER, $1.00. HOURS TO 10 A. M. TO 9 P. M. MRS. M. B. MARTH 246 W. 31st St. (Near 8th Avenue.) NEW YORK CITY. Enclose Stamp for reply. Please mention the PLANET. We print Wedding Invitations, and High Class Stationery for Balls, Parties, Picnics and all entertainments of a social nature. We print Church Flower ALL DESCRIBE ans and to service at consistent work. We furnish "cuts" when de- complete special work in our L in our line, call and see us and T LINE OF S DESIRING TO SEE THEM. oraces a Full AT AND LINEN PAPER, ENVELOP WE HAVE ONE OF THE OF WOOD Of Any Job Printing E NT AND QUICK-WORKING. OUR OFFICE WITHIN FIFTY YARDS OF BROAD ST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, AP John Mitch 311 N. 4th St W. S. SELLDEN, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Warerooms: 1508 E. Broad Street, OLD 'PHONE, 1484 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, APPLY TO John Mitchell, Jr., John Mitchell, Jr., Knowned and Best Medium. ion. Can be business, love mystery, resi- d and living and estrange with one of the past, remember you, may without non- null affair of Critics, ETC. new company missing saws, law suits S. J. GILPIN, 506 E. BROAD STREET, Richmond, Va. DEALER IN Fine Boots, Shoes, and may ask these advert- study human thoughts for phraseology we a tendency les persons will of what they they confront endeavor to know as the Medium. New Phone, 473. ROBT. S. FORRESTER FLORIST 215 E. Leigh Street, the attention professors. bought there only to buy we not been When You Are Sick become an intimous and Leonard's Reliable Prescription Drug Store 724 North Second Street. WE HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST ASSORTMENTS OF WOOD-TYPE Of Any Job Printing Establishment in the city. 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. RESIDENCE, 1308 E. Leigh St. Richmond, Virginia. and Ladies Gaiters, All Kinds of Fine Footwear. ```markdown ``` ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Long Distance Phone, 752. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Plant Decorations, Choice Rosebuds Cut Flowers, Funeral Designs, House Decorations for Wedding, Parties, &o. a specialty. Give me a call. 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Your special attention is called to the new style Oak Caskets. Call and see me and you shall be waited on kindly. 'Phone, 2778. The Custalo House. Having remodeled my bar, and having an up-to-date place, I am prepared to serve my friends and the public at the same old stand. New Phone, 1261. Wm. Oustalo, Pro S. W. ROBINSON, NO. 23 NORTH 18TH ST. FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, &c. All Stock Sold as Guaranteed. PROMPT ATTENTION. JOHN M. HIGGINS, DEALER IN CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin Street, [Near Old Market.] RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE PLANET SATURDAY ... JUNE 25, 1904 THE DAIRY Simple Plan That Can Be Made to Work in Any Stable by Any-one Handy with Tools. A basement stable barn with which we are acquainted having space for at least 50 cows, has been ventilated the past winter so that the air seems sweet and fresh all the time by putting in two flues two feet square, made practically airtight from matched boarding and setting them so they start about a foot above the stable floor and extend upward to the roof and project three or four feet. A little roof over the ventilator keeps out snow or rain. A handkerchief held near the opening strongly drawn towards the opening ```markdown ``` PURE AIR FOR COW STABLES of the shaft, showing the forcible upward current of the air. This opening is placed near the floor so that the impure air which is heavier will be taken out by the strong draft first. This shaft should extend up through the roof that the foul air may escape outside of the barn. To admit fresh air so that it will not chill the cows or immediately be drawn into the ventilator before serving its purpose several small square boxes are made and set in the side of the barn like studding with an opening into the box from the outside near the bottom of the stable and an opening into the barn at the top of the stable. Thus there is a current of pure air constantly entering into the barn without injury to the cows, and as fast as it becomes impure is drawn up outside. By having some traps in the shafts to open or close the temperature can be controlled in very windy weather. This plan can be made to work in almost any barn by anyone handy with tools.—H. G. Manchester, in Rural New Yorker. DAIRY AND LIVE STOCK The separator must be kept in perfect repair and well oiled. Cows should be milked, watered, fed and cleaned at regular intervals. It is in the care of the cream that the most important work of butter making is done. Set a high standard for heifers and send to the block any that do not come up to it. Cream from the deep setting system should be kept cold until enough has been collected for a churning, then ripened. It is better to feed to young calves a little linseed jelly in addition to bran and oats. Prepare by placing a tablespoon old process oil meal in earthen jar or dish, and boiling water and mix. It is readily eaten and is beneficial to the digestive organs. I had a fat beef to sell and cattle buyers offered only $28 for the steer alive. I butchered him and sold the meat to a hotel for $43.70. The hide paid for the slaughtering and the offal made dog and chicken feed.—Idaho Letter in Farm and Home. Whitewash for Cow Stables Whitewash is a valuable adjunct in keeping the cow clean. Our milkmen have learned this long ago, at least those that have to sell milk to exacting buyers. Visiting the farms in the vicinity of Elgin, Ill., one is struck with the frequency of the whitewashed stables. One of the great advantages of this wash is that it shows dirt readily, and when it has been applied a stable cannot get very dirty without the attention of the owner being called painfully to that fact. As a germicide whitewash ranks high, and dairymen should use it more than they do.—Farmers' Review. Skilled cheesemakers say that the more the curd is stirred and agitated the more it throws out fat, which later is taken from the whey and made into what is called whey butter. When the amount of fat appearing in the whey is large, it is a sign that the curd is being excessively stirred. The good cheese-maker tries to incorporate in the cheese all the fat possible, as this improves the quality of the cheese. Under proper management of the curd the whey should not test more than three-tenths of one per cent. butter fat. Take Care of Your Friends The great increase in small rodents in various parts of the country in recent years is due mainly to the destruction of their natural enemies—hawks, owls, skunks. Don't let your boy or any other boy shoot these birds and animals. They are a nuisance around the chicken yard, but it is not a difficult matter to protect the chicks for a few weeks, and the good these friends do is worth many dollars to every farmer. Most of the smaller birds eat up thousands of noxious insects.—Farm and Home. GOOD CARE IS IMPORTANT. Poor Cows Frequently Are Improved by Comfortable Quarters and Suitable Rations. Much is being said in all the dairy papers on the dual purpose cow and much does depend upon the breed, but does not a very great deal depend upon the care the cow receives and upon the milkman? asks a "milk maid" in the Epitomist. This is a very pointed query and may be answered very emphatically in the affirmative. Some farmers think that the care expended upon the milk cow is just so much time lost, and that she can be fed on just anything, and if she then gives small quantities of milk, that there is no use wasting good feed upon her. This is a very grave mistake, as a poor milk cow is often improved by comfortable quarters and good feed and the best of dairy cows neglected will give very little milk. Good feed and care not only cause an increased flow of milk, but a richer product. I have seen milk from neglected cows that instead of having a thick, rich cream on top, had only a thin whitish covering of cream, and for the dairy was not worth attending to. A milk cow should never be condemned until given a trial by at least two milkers, as often the trouble is more with the milker than with the cow. One cow that has been milked regularly for weeks by one milker gave one quart of milk when calf was large enough to wean, when by accident a change of milkers proved her an excellent dairy cow, and that the calf had been given an unnecessary amount of milk night and morning, simply because the milkman did not care to attend to his work. Warm comfortable quarters are very important and if a cow is compelled to wander around in mud knee deep in winter it is more than likely that she will not give enough milk to pay for the milking. It will not pay to keep your own cows and buy your butter half the time. There is more waste here than on most anything else on the farm. A tendollar calf runs off with $20 worth of cream and milk, while the family do without cream, milk and butter. WASTE IN DAIRY FARMING. No Other Branch of Agricultural Industry Shows So Much Loss in Labor and Money. The keynote to profitable dairy farming is to be found in a close study and mastery of economic effort of labor. We do not believe there is a business on earth where there is as much waste of labor, time and money as is found on the average dairy farm of the country. There is the waste of poor cows, the waste of unscientific feeding, pouring costly food unsuited to the purpose of economic milk production into the cows, and waste of unhealthy food and disease breeding stables, the waste of poor methods of soil culture and its consequent waste of fertility, the waste of poor care of young animals in the first year of their lives, whereby they are not worth half as much in the market, and finally the great waste of brain and thought, or rather the waste that comes from a lack of brain and thought. Such a host of men there are who prefer to be ignorant of what it means to be a good economical farmer, who are contented as can be in having no hunger or thirst for the knowledge that shall build them up and make first-class men and farmers of them. From one end to the other of it, successful dairy farming calls for a man who has so much pride in the mastery of his business, in his possession of important ideas and methods, as have the best professional men in the country. Such a dairy farmer will be ashamed to be found ignorant, or have his sons ignorant, of what science is doing for him. Such men are the ones who show the largest profits and who win, besides, honor and fame among men.—Hoard's Dairyman. CRATE FOR MOVING STOCK. Saves Lots of Time on Farms Where a Number of Hogs and Calves Are Kept. I find that in moving such stock as hogs, sheep and calves, much time is saved by having a crate on wheels such as is shown in cut. The crate is mounted on wheels to permit its being used like a wheelbarrow. The animals are WHEELED MOVING CRATE driven in at door shown, the door closed and the crate wheeled away. Any old wheels may be used; such as cultivator wheels, or even old buggy wheels. If these are not to be had, wheels may be readily sawed out of one-half or one-inch boards placed together the cross way of grain to prevent splitting—Ralston M. Westinghouse, in Farm and Home. Fresh Meat in Africa A recent traveler in South Africa says that many kinds of meat are eaten there which no one in this country would think of eating, some of which are very palatable, even to a fastidious Anglo-Saxon taste. Among those which he considers especially delicious he mentions the giraffe, the eland, the zebra and the guinea fowl. He also found baked elephant's trunk, baked young elephant's foot and hippopotamus calf bacon excellent eating. Among the African dishes which do not appeal to an American's taste may be mentioned lions, ostriches, alligators and snakes. The Symbol of Ignorance "How do you feel about castle?" "Oh, the most unenlightened nations have the most of it."—Indianapolis Journal THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA WANTS TO GET WIFE SMALLEST MAN IN THE WORLD READY TO BE A BENEDICT. Maj. Charles Gantz, of Fairfield, Ia., who claims the unique distinction of being the smallest man in the world, has decided that he wishes to get married. He offers the girl or young lady who will be his bride "a happy home, a loving husband, plenty of money and her own way." Maj. Gantz is indeed a curious being, but is as sharp a little person as ever lived, is a born trader and can hold his own in any line of business. He has been named by his friends at Fairfield "The Merry Midget." The little man is an entertainer of much merit, loves children as well as the ladies, was born August 27, 1865, thinks that he has lived single long enough and states that he has money enough to keep a wife, and as for himself it does not take much to keep him, he is so small. He weighs only 30 pounds and is 18 inches tall. He has lived with his parents at Fairfield and was born on a farm and lived on the farm until about six years ago. He started to public school when 12 years of age and attended school pretty regularly until he was 23 years of age, being taken to school by his larger brothers and sisters from the farm each day. It was never much of a task for the little major to get his lessons, and he always learned very readily and easily. His father, Andrew Gantz, was a most prosperous farmer of Jefferson county, Iowa, and the young lad had a great ambition to go on exhibition, but the father and mother seriously objected to their son being placed in a museum. Mr. Gantz, the father, is a man six feet tall, and his wife is an ordinary IOWA'S MERRY MIDGET sized woman in stature and weighs 150 pounds. The New York World says there were ten children in the Gantz family, five boys and five girls, and all were of ordinary size except the major, who jokingly remarks that he was the smallest one in the bunch, but not the baby. When the little major lived upon the farm he dealt a great deal in live stock, and no matter who came to the farm to dicker the major always did that part of the work and was afraid of none of them. He still trades stock, farms, bank stock and the like and says that he would much prefer to trade than eat. As a result of all this trading instinct, Maj. Gantz has accumulated much property, owes several good-sized tracts of land, some residence property, much money and notes, some bank stock, horses, carriages and wagons. He thinks that he will be able to support the right kind of a wife and is now desirous of getting her. He wants them all to write to him, sending along photographs, and sign their right names. The major says that he loves the ladies as much as any ordinary-sized man, that his heart is as big as a giant's, that he has been in love twice and knows the feeling. "Those that I want I can't get and those I can get I won't have," is his answer to the query what he is going to do about it. He delights in talking about the ladies and feels quite sure that the time is not far distant when he will be able to call some girl his wife, but where she is coming from at this date he knows not. Twins' Destinies Are Linked Daniel and James Wilmer, twin brothers, of Chester, Pa., who were badly hurt in a collision between their wagon and a train, show a peculiar tendency to share their troubles. Since childhood they have suffered the same ills at the same time, and as soon as one became ill the other was stricken with a sympathetic ailment. Daniel fell during the winter and sprained his arm. The same night James was kicked in the abdomen by a horse, and laid up for a week or so. His latest accident sives further belief to the assertion the brothers make—that they will Hive and die together. Grows Needles and Thread The Mexican maguey tree furnishes a needle and thread all ready for use. At the tip of each dark green leaf is a slender thorn needle that must be carefully drawn from its sheath, at the same time it slowly unwinds the thread, a strong smooth fiber attached to the needle and capable of being drawn out to a great length. Vain Regrets. "Oh, you brute! You never dared to speak to me like that before we were married." "No; I wish I had."—Chicago American. The Fortunes of War. Jaggles—In a war, the country with the most resources is sure to win. Waggles—Then the outcome depends upon the income—Town Topics. The Scare That Failed. Edgar—There are 30,000,000 microbes in one plate of ice cream. Ethel—Oh, let's have some. How delightful to get so much of anything for so little money!—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. No Hope for Her. First Citizeness (a few years hence) —Are you going to vote, Mrs. Strong- mind? Second Citizeness—Indeed, I am not. I never saw such a dowdy.—N. Y. Weekly. June 19, 1904. C & O ROUTE. 2 Hours and 25 Minutes to Norfolk. LEAVE RICHMOND-EASTBOUND. 7:31 a.m.—Daily—Local to Newport News and way stations. 9:00 a.m.—Daily—Huntsville News Williamsburg 9:56 a.m.—Newport News 10:30 a.m.—Old Point 11:30 a.m.—Norfolk 11:25 a.m. 9:00 a.m.—Daily—Special—Arrives Williamsburg 4:36 p.m.—Newport News 5:30 p.m.—Old Point 6:00 p.m.—Norfolk 6:25 p.m. 5:00 p.m.—Daily—Locals to Old Point and Norfolk. MAIN LINE--WESTBOUND. 8:50 a.m.-charlottesville and Sunday in L.A. 2:00 p.m.-Daily-Special to Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and Chicago. 2:00 p.m.-Week days-Local to Orange. 10:45 p.m.-Daily-Special to Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and Chicago. JAMES RIVER LINE. 10:20 a.m.-Week days-Local to Emmont. Newton, New York, Clifton Forge and principal stations. 5:15 p.m.-Week days-Local to Emmont. Richmond FROM Norfolk and Old Point Lake. 5:15 a.m.daily. 7:00 p.m. daily and 19:25 p.m. daily. Cincinnati and West 7:30 a.m. daily. Cincinnati and West 7:30 a.m. daily. 3:30 p.m. daily. Main Line local from Clifton Forge 8:10 p.m. Ex. Sun. Jamaica Accommodation 8:30 a.m. Ex. Sun. Jamaica Line Local from Clifton Forge 6:35 p.m. daily. Emount Accommodation 8:40 a.m. Ex. Sun. I. DOYLE. Gen't Manager. W. O. WARTHEN. Dist. Pass. Art SOUTHERN RAILWAY Effective May 29th, 1904. !! TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. 7:00 a.m.-Daily. Local for Charlotte. 12:30 p.m.-Daily. Limited. Buffet Pullman to atlanta and Fu ningham, New Orleans, Memphis. Chattar la gpa and all the South. 6:30 p.m.-Daily. Limited. Pullman ready 11:30 p.m., for all t t South. OVERLINE LINE The favorite p泉. Baltimore and eastern points. Leave Richmond 4:20 p.m. Daily except Sunday. 4:45 a. m. - Except Sunday. Local mixed for West Point. 2:15 p. m. -Daily except Sunday. Local for West Point. 4:30 p. m. - Except Sunday. For West Point, and steamers for Baltimore and river landings Steamers call at Clay Bank and Yorktown, Mondays, wednesdays and Fridays, and at Gambrush. For Baltimore and Almond, Tuesday, thursdays and Saturday. **TEAMS ARE WAY RICHMOND.** 6:30 p. m. - From Charlotte and the South. 3:30 p. m. - From Charlotte and the墒. 8:40 a. m. - From Kynsville. 8:40 a. m. - From West Point. 10:40 a. m. - From West Point. 15:10 p. m. - From Pass Traff. Mig. r. H. C. ACKERPT, G.M. C. W. WESTBURY, G.A. ATLANTIC COAST-LINE TRAINS LEAVE JICH&N DAILY BYRD STREET STATION. 8:30 a.m. To all points South. 8:30 a.m. Petersburg and Norfolk. 8:30 a.m. Petersburg and N. W. West.. 8:30 a.m. Petersburg and N. W. 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Write your name, full address, and pieces wanted by the numbers; this, with stamps or silver, and mail to address given below, and the mail be sent direct from Boston, postage paid. This offer holds good to any of our subscribers much as 50 cents for a subscription to the PLANE. Address, JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 N.4th St., Richmond, Va. BATTLE FOR SUNDAY READING IF WE WILL ONLY LET HIM. Every present help is He, Who ever stands beside us. Who stands to help; who stoops to help, Whatever may betide us. He has a high right hand, All things he command; He has a heart of love. True, gentle as a dove Still we not half believe Him. If we did but believe Him true To all that He has spoken. What mighty works he'd for us do; He'd give us many a token. What we would see and feel; How He would save, and heal, Unmerciful and bless, Enrich with true success! If we would only let Him! If we will only let Him take The sins and ill that we tresse us, He'll lift the load, yes, He will make Them into what will biceus us. He'll take the thoughts that wear, Regret, and fear, and care, Gorrow, and pain, and loss, Transcribe every cross, If we will only let Him! If we will only let Him give, His goodness as a river Will flow and flow, and we shall live With an unfalling Gliver. He'll give all needed grace For every heart and place; His very life H. Hill give, And with us daily live, If we will only let Him. Rev. William H. Woolverton, in N. Y. Observer. CAUSE THAT HE LOVED!" Suggestive Words Found Upon the Headstone of the Grave of a Young Soldier. In a quiet cemetery in North Carolina a simple stone marks the sleep of a young confederate lieutenant. The inscription is in keeping with the simplicity of the stone, and the beauty of the spot. It is only the name, Lieutenant, C. B. A. Aged 19 years! and these suggestive words, which surely bear a lesson deep within their heart: "He laid down his life for the cause that he loved!" Many things are calling to our young men, rich visions of learning, laurel wreaths of fame, shining stores of gold. And these are proper ambitions in their place. But, as one stands upon the crowded street corner, or in the great halls where young men gather, says Ernest Neal Lyon, in Chicago Advance, and notes so often the haggard, restless face of discontent, or dissipation, one cannot help thinking that the young soldier found, after all, the true secret of peace. What did the Man of Sorrows mean to teach us by His words and life? He was born in a manger that He might give His followers "many manions." He had to toll at the carpenter's bench. Yet out of that toll He gave the "heavy-laden rest," and as the direct result of His supreme act of sacrifice He was able to bequeath the most wonderful legacy ever given, Peace! And those who, like Him, have given their lives gladly for a "cause that they loved," possess the same peace. How many noble spirits there are whom the world has never known—like the wood-violet, too modest and unconscious to covet the glare of the sun! The missionary in China or Africa, the Salvation Army lass in the poor districts of London or New York, the country pastor riding over the rough storm-swept hills to find a "lost sheep," are examples. Their names will never be known to men, but when the white walls of "the City that nath foundations, whose Maker and Builder is God," are reared, we shall find that their work has not been "wood or hay or stuble," but "gold and silver and precious stones!" And when we watch them greet again their "loved and lost," we may well say in the words of Bunyan, as he watched his Christian soldier home, "which when I saw, I wished I were among them!" So our thought turns back to the young soldier—and he stands before us as the ideal knight—facing the battle that every young man must fight. God help us all to fight unselfishly, as did he, and to lay down our lives for "the cause that we love," because He loved it, "Who first loved us!" "He laid down His life"—in its morning's first hour. What visions Hope offers the brave! She promises learning, affection or power, And pays—but a briar-shrouded grave. "The cause that he loved!" Men accounted it "cost," How empty the words they bestow! Is manhood more merchandise, valued at cost, Success our incentive below? O Spirits, too noble to care for renown! O Sacrifice, sweeter than fame! No laurels that walter your memories crown, You live in our hearts like a flame! Faith an Essential Element. Faith in God gives insight into human life. We cannot understand humanity until we have some real though not of course exhaustive knowledge of the Deity. Faith has rare optical powers, and while it is not an all-seeing eye, it is a much seeing and a far-seeing eye. It not only looks off afar into Heaven, but also reveals to the believing soul many fair beauties of earth. A believing heart gives a truly aesthetic view of life, for since God in everything it finds beauty is perished in is time and way.—N. Y. Observer. Lifting up empty hands when they might be filled is not the same thing as lifting up holy hands.—Kam's Horn. GOD KNOWS HOW. Spiritual Lessons from the Growth of a Chinese Lily—Well-Rooted Then Splendid Growth. It was our first Chinese lily. We had seen them in other homes, but included that we must have one of our own. So we sent for a bulb, filled a glass dish with fossils, gypsum crystals and stones of various sorts, and placed the bulb in a little nest in the center. When the dish had been filled with water we were ready to oversee the process of growth, says Craig S. Choms, Ph.D., in Baptist Standard. Fully a week passed, but there was no sign; another, and there was only a glimmer of hope, which seemed to us more like an expiring breath than the beginning of life. Since our neighbor's bulb, meanwhile, had grown several inches, we concluded that ours was not quite healthy, and sent for another. By the time the second arrived, however, the first had begun to grow at the roots, which are many days had intertwined themselves among the rocks and fossils until there was little danger of the lily to toppling over. As the growth of the stem increased the weight of the top, the roots clung with ever firmer grip, holding the lily straight. It made one think of the boyhood days upon the farm; of the years passed in hard work; of the impatience to be away at school; of the eager desire to grow. If only one could grow his life in a glass dish, so that he might see from beneath how it is being rooted. Not until long afterwards does he understand that those were days of root-forming, days when the deeper life-qualities were clasping firm foundations, were taking root in patient toil; in love of nature; in joy of the cut-of-doors; in the consciousness of God in fields and flocks and growing crops; in the sweet, deep love of a godly mother, whose heart beat high with hope as she looked upon children whom she had dedicated to God; in the old family Bible, the book in all the house most valued and honored; in the family altar and in the confidence that father's prayers were heard in Heaven; in the deep and abiding consciousness of God in everything. Fossils, some of these? There is no better material for the roots of the boy's nature to clasp. As long as he is rooted to these the man will stand. When the roots of the lily had become long, strong, much intertwined, and had made sure their hold, the stem began to shoot up very rapidly. It was an exact repetition of the growth so often seen in green, awkward boys just from the farm. At first there is little promise. The improvement is slow. Will they ever amount to anything? They are so easily outstripped by the neighbor's boy. Our neighbor's lily, though a rapid grower, proved to be a single one, while ours was double and fragrant. It is not always the most precocious youth who reaches the greatest height or whose life is most fragrant with blessing, but often the more backward boy, whose desires are pure and whose aspirations are high because the roots of his nature are entwined about sacred things. As our lily grew tall and the stem divided, we feared lest the weight of the heavy, slender leaves should bend them over at the bulb and only the round flower-stalks remain upright. But ere their weight was too heavy for their own strength, a sheath shot up two or three inches above the bulb, clasping closely the bunch of long leaves and helping to hold them upright. When the lily came to the crucial time of flowering. God not only clothed it in beauty, but all the leaves fairly leaped forward in their growth to supply some need that was deeper than the eye could see. From first to last, for each danger was given adequate protection, for each weakness sufficient strength, for each need ample supply. RELIGIOUS ITEMS Anger may strike, but it cannot punish.—Ram's Horn. A bright smile is a valuable asset.—United Presbyterian. The way to obtain a warm heart is to take a morning walk along the Emmaus road with Jesus.—United Presbyterian. Instead of talking with God, let us at times sit still and let God talk with us. Covet His nearness, and learn to get familiar with His voice. "When He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved."—United Presbyterian. A spirit pure, simple and constant is not, like Martha, "distracted and troubled, with the multitude of its employments," however great; because, being inwardly at rest, it seeketh not its own glory in what it does, but "doth all to the glory of God;" for there is no other cause of perplexity and disquiet, but an unsubstied will and unmortified affections.—Thomas a Kempis. He who never connects God with his daily life knows nothing of the spiritual meaning and the uses of life; nothing of the calm, strong patience with which life may be endured; of the gentle, tender comfort which the Father's love can minister; of the blessed rest to be realized in His forgiving love, His tender Fatherhood; of the deep, peaceful sense of the Infinite One ever near, a refuge and strength—Canon Farrar. All Kinus of Weather Needed. The Arabs have a saying that all sunshine makes the desert. Men often sigh for entire exemption from care and sorrow. If this prayer were answered, they would not be the men they are. In silent, dark hours character of a certain type is matured. Other kinds of character are brought out by the sunshine, says the New York Observer. God sends all kinds of weather to the soul which He would develop in His likeness. In Time. He—Why has he put her picture in his watch? She—Because he thinks she will love him in time.—Yonkers Statesman. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Restored to even the oldest men by a Michigan specialist, who has discovered an easy way to cure any case of sexual weakness. A marvelous record of cures. Not a single case a failure. Sent Free to Every Reader of this Paper Applying in Writing. Thousands of men who have lost any or every function of sexual activity, energy, ambition and vital force we welcome the wonderful discovery of the greatest physicians, who has been curing hundreds of men whose years did not justify them in being discontented and unhappy, lacking in love and companionship throughout their weak. DR. H. C. RAYNOR. The lucky discoverer simply desires to get in touch with all men who can make use of such a treatment. A treatment is a credence, Dr. H. C. Raynor, 172 Luck Building, 1200 W. 12th Street, your name and address it is his agreement with this paper to send you a free receipt or form of modern treatment by which you can entrust your life. If possible, let the doctor hear from you by first mail. STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION NICKEL SAVINGS BANK located at Richmond, in the State of Virginia, at the close of business, June 9th, 1904, made to the State Corporation Commission. Loans and Discounts..... $ 6,335.00 Furniture and Fixtures..... 1600.00 Checks and other cash items..... 53.22 Exchanges for clearing house..... 85.14 Due from National Banks..... 1,694.00 Specie, nickels and cents..... 2,663.25 Paper Currency..... 2,101.00 Capital stock paid in..... $ 6,000.00 Surplus Fund..... 1,200.00 Individual deposits subject to check..... 5,562.57 Time certificates of deposit..... 1,769.02 Total..... $14,531.59 I, E. A. Washington t, Cashier, do solemily swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of the Nickel Savings Bank, located at Riverside in the State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 9th day of June, 1904, to the best of my know- ledge and belief. E. A. WASHINGTON, Cashier. Correct—Attest: Directors. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of June, 1904. GEO. W. LEWIS, Notary Public. My Commission expires 5th day of eb. 1906. The Most Attractive Route to the World's Fair, St. Louis is via the Southern Railway through the "Land of the Sky" from Richmond to St. Louis without Change of Trains. The Southern Railway has on sale at Richmond, and all stations on its lines very low rate excursion tickets to St. Louis, Mo., account the World's Fair. These tickets embrace stop over privileges between Salisbury and Morris town, which includes the famous mountain section of Western North Carolina, Asheville, Hot Springs and "The Land of the Sky." Elegant day coaches, through Pullmans, and Dining Car Service of the highest standard of excellence. HALL MEMORIAL II HALL MEMORIAL INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL MASSILLON, OHIO. ONE OF THE FINEST EQUIPPED BOARDING YOUNG LADIES IN THE NORTH. COMPETE. Our building has been newly furnished throughout, Heated and Lighted by Natural Gas. GIRLS ADMITTED FROM 14 YEAR Special Preparatory course for those desiring to become Do- COURSES SPECIAL. DRESS MAKING Music (Instrumental and vocal.) SPECIAL COURSES IN ALL BRANCHES CF DO- WRITE FOR CATALOGUE FRANCES A. RILEY, Tuition. Lodging. Boarding in Institute Our winter term opened January 12, 1904. Summer Special Course for Teachers of Domestic Science beginnin ONE OF THE FINEST EQUIPPED BOARDING SEMINARIES FOR YOUNG LADIES IN THE NORTH. COMPETENT FACULTY. Our building has been newly furnished throughout, modern conveniences— Heated and Lighted by Natural Gas. GIRLS ADMITTED FROM 14 YEARS UP. Special Preparatory course for those desiring to become Domestic Science Teachers. COURSES SPECIAL. DRESS MAKING Music (Instrumental and vocal.) MILLINERY Food Economics. SPECIAL COURSES IN ALL BRANCHES OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. FRANCES A. RILEY, PRESIDENT. Tuition.....$80.00 per year Lodging.....$2.00 per month Boarding in Institute.....$0.00 per month Our winter term opened January 13, 1904. Summer course closes June 30 Special course for Teachers of Domestic Science beginning May 16, closes Sept. 1. 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BOOKER LEFTWICH, PROPRIETRESS, 816 N. 2d St., Kickmond, Va. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. ED BOARDING SEMINARIES FOR WITH. COMPETENT FACULTY. | ed throughout, modern conveniences— FROM 14' YEARS UP. going to become Domestic Science Teachers. SPECIAL. MILLINERY Food Economics. NCHES OF DOMESTIC SOIENCE. OR CATALOGUE. PRESIDENT. $50.00 per year $2.00 per month IN EVERY PART OF THE COUNTRY. WRITE TO US FOR TERMS. ADDRESS: In order to promote circulation and to create additional interest, we have decided to make the knights of Pythias, It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge, costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalia. For information concerning the organization of lodges, apply at the main office. a feature and persons cannot do better than to enter the little ones in this mystic circle. The expense is nominal and the benefits all they could be expected. It pays from $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and death benefits or from $0.00 to $40.00. If you have no Pythian Lodge or Court or Band in your neighborhood, or rank one. For all information concerning the Children's Department, address. For all information concerning special rates of membership for new lodges and courts address. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. F.C.B. A FLOWER IN HAND 311 North Fourth St., Richmond, Va. N. A., S. A., E., A., A. AND A. This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. The Courts of Calanthe Is the Female Department of the Order. It requires a membership of thirty persons to organize a court. Its members are pledged to exhibit Fidelity, exercise Harmony and prove Love one for the other. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per week sick dues. The only expense for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents and a rosette, costing 25 cents for funeral occasions. MRS. ANNA TAYLOR, W. M., 120 W. Hill St., Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va.