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THE RICHMOND PLANET Hon. C. H. Payne, United States Consul Speaks. MANY GREAT QUESTIONS A REVIEW OF PAST CONDITIONS—THE OUTLCOK FOR THE FUTURE. A CONVINCING STATEMENT OF FACTS. VOL. XXI NO 44. Hon. C. H. State MANY GE A REVIEW OF PAST CO A CONV Vigilance a Duty. Editor Richmond PLANET:— Please permit me through your great race journal to present some views touching the history and conditions of the American Negro. It is the duty of all individual, class and race to guard with ceaseless vigilance the rights, privileges and liberties guaranteed by the laws of the country of which they are citizens; it is also incumbent that every honorable means should be used in efforts to protect and preserve these rights; upon this general proposition and some deductions made from it, we desire to base a few observations concerning the American Negro his past, present and probable future as part of the American people. The Negroes' most history from his landing at James- in the forests and producing grain. her agricultural products brought success where hitherto efforts to establish perennial pastureland had been a dismal failure. This class of labor, the element in a new country proved so imensely valuable that it was soon brought into general use both North and South of Virginia and like magic permanent settlements sprang up as the labor of the Negro slave cleared away the forests, built houses, fences and planted crops thus establishing a permanent civilization, then when the encroachments of the white man upon the hunting grounds of the red man aroused the ice of the latter and caused him to don the paint and enter the war path with tomahawk and scalping knife in head, thirsting for the white man's blood; this same black son of unrequited toil threw himself in thousands of instances between the uplifted tomahawk of the enraged savrage and the helpless and otherwise defenseless heads of children and children, and not only this but in children and not those days of Indian savagery to the latest display of Philipine treachery Negro blood has stained the soil as an attestation of his faithfulness to the white man and loyalty to the American flag, an emblem that has ever been to him an insignia of full protection and equal justice. In all these centuries of the past in America the Negro has occupied a very unique and trying position. He has often been called upon to give his life in defense of the country in when he was himself outlawed. He has fought in many battles, campaigns and wars for the liberties of others without enjoying the same boon himself, he has toiled for centuries to provide luxuries for others while the simplest comforts were denied to him. And even since universal liberty has been proclaimed, practical experience proves that its enemies have succeeded in fastening a string to it, so that in many of its features it is a dismal failure so far as the Negro is concerned. The notwithstanding all he has suffered, the most inveterate enemies must admit that he has always a race, proven himself a master of adjunct in time of peace and an indispensable element in time of war, never flinching from duty or showing the white feather in the presence of danger. Since the emancipation to the present the progress made by that race in the acquisition of property and education and the advancement along moral lines defy comparison in any age or country and has elicited the highest encomiums of praise from many of the great men and women of all civilized nations of the world. Notwithstanding his faithfulness and achievements which have proven him equal to any test of manhood the Negro finds himself still surrounded by influences most peculiar and confronted by conditions, the changes of which mean much to him and to the whole country. In all of the periods of the past he has adorned friends and bitter, barbarous miserable enemies. This condition still confronts him. These enemies have always been active, sagacious and persistent and many times exceedingly wise in their efforts to him. They are not less so now, and in proportion to the success had by them along those lines in the same proportion are the privileges, rights and liberties of the Negro jeopardized I wish to direct attention to one, at least, of the most dangerous efforts as I see it, yet made by our opponents since emancipation, viz.; that of educating the poor and the underclass race. This effort has been so systematic that it relentless and unserprunals, that it is aarming to see its success in certain sections and among classes hitherto thought to be beyond the successful reach and influence of these people, the evidences of a change of sentiment in the North and West toward the Negro are so conspicuous that they cannot be misunderstood and that the nature of the changes are inimical to him is also clear. One of the principal agencies in bringing about this change is the assiduous efforts made for a number of years by the Negroes' enemies principally those in the South, to present him to the world as a barbarian. It is in that section where those blood curdling and dusty rape stories, (with but few exceptions originate and are sent broadcast over the world; investigations invariably show that more than $ \frac{3}{4} $ y migger rape stories are s. In a great majority of us out upon investigation y an attempted assault. -cent of the remaining that it was. even an an injury of the truth comes too late, for after the poor Negro hanged, shot and burned by hundreds of the best (?) citizens, the discovery of the fact that he was innocent cannot affect him personally but the original falsehood to the effect that a white woman had been outraged still stands against the race unchallenged in the minds of the people North and West, and the public press that is always exceedingly energetic in giving the widest circulation to such charges against the Negro in the first instant usually fails to make the correction when the truth is discovered. These conditions have and are proving a great injustice and danger to the Negro race. A class of worthless, shiftless Negroes who go North and who are so much in evidence about depots and other public places has also tended to aid in turning public sentiment against us all. One has only to travel through the rural districts of the South a little to be convinced of the dastardly malevolence of those who send out these gigantic slanders against the Negro race; in that section. White ladies are as safe and feel as secure among the native colored citizens as they did in the time of rebellion when the Negro men were the only protection they had; that there are occasional instances in which an un-natural deprived brute in human shape, white as well as black, will violate a woman no one denies; but in such cases he should be treated as one was treated recently in West Virginia viz.; arrested; taken before a grand jury; indicted; tried by a jury of his own countrymen; found guilty and sentenced to death within a few days after the crime was committed. But this kind of procedure does not agree with the policy further South; for a maintenance of the sovereignty of law and the dignity of the constitution is not in harmony with the prevailing sentiment and plans in that section. The first after a crime is committed or even chained, that section is to send at once to the associated press a report colored in blackest hue charging some Negro with the offence, which report is invariably accompanied by the prediction that if he is caught there will be a lynching etc. This is usually followed by another dispatch to the effect that the Negro was caught and that "several hundred of the best (?)citizens" hung him at once and riddled his body with bullets and occasionally the public is informed that the Negro was burned alive the outraged person, lighting the torch herself. These horrible raping stories followed by the murder of some helpless Negro tend to arouse public sentiment against the race in the North to a fearful degree which is the chief thing aimed at to be used against the Negro, which aim is being successful in a measure that is alarming. To a thoughtful mind the course pursued recently by the legal authorities in West Virginia when dealing with the rape case there to which reference has been made, proves almost conclusively that West Virginia so far as sentiment is concerned has nothing in common with the solid South. We have noted the change of sentiment and some of the means by which it has been brought about. We have not however, attempted to point out the injuries and the evils which are in store for the race in the event of complete success. These are so apparent that comment is not necessary. To counteract this the Negro should, by plus thoroughly matured and energetic people, be a public is no longer is deceived and misled by this systematic effort upon the part of those, who are seeking with satanic RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1904. malice and energy to ruin usas a people. The Afro-American press has done great good in defending our people and exposing many of the malicious rape fabrications sent out against members of the race, indeed it has been the most potential force in defense of truth we have had; in this effort however, there has been one serious difficulty with which Negro editors have to contend, which difficulty has tended oftentimes to deteat their very able efforts along those lines. The difficulty is found in the fact that papers edited by Afro Americans are not generally and regularly read by the people of the North or South. If our newspapers were nearly read by the white people of the North and West, they could not be so easily imposed upon by the miserable slanders so regularly and systematically sent out from portions of the South against the Negro. The able defense made by the Negro press would doubtless do infinitely race the about the North. It the Afro-American 1975. Association should by a committee or some such method, collect the most clear, pointed and forceful productions appearing in the race journals of the country from time to time in which the facts concerning lynchings, peonage, Southern prison laws, etc. are given and plate such matter in pamphlet form, at least every six months, before the people of the North and West; this could be done by putting a pamphlet in the hands of the authorities of the principal journals both religious and secular, also in the hands of each member of congress, the heads of departments of government, both state and national in the hands of all the great national religious bodies, humane, social and benevolent organizations throughout the North and West—this would of course incur expense and this expense should be met by a general effort upon the part of the whole race; leading men, religious and benevolent organizations should second the effort with ample means. I have an abiding faith in the ultimate overthrow of these vile, burdous schemes of this raid element which dominates the South and is seeking to control as in ante bellum days the northern part of the democratic party, if the truth is told and the facts are gotten before the people of the other sections of the country. The Negro must bestir himself and see to it that the public receives truth, real ungalvanized trust which will aid in saving him from the horrible conditions made possible by a perverted public sentiment. Many of the noblest and best white people of America and of the world would often aid us in defending ourselves if facts were placed in their possession; hence the importance of some such course as is suggested above. Hoc age tempore. C. H. P. WANTED special representative in this county and adjoining territories, to represent and advertise an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly, with Expenses advanced each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished when necessary; position permanent. Address Blew Bros. & Co., Dept. A, Monon Bidg., Chicago, Ill. OF ODD FELLOWS. Rev. T. H. Christian Speaks From the Shoulder On last Saturday we attended the all day picnic in Whipple Grove given by the Whipple Grove Lodge number 5975, of the G. U. O. of O. F. The line of march was formed at the hall, under the command of Mr. James Harris, and headed by the Harvey Band which rendered some excellent selections enroute to the scene where the speaking was to take place. Several sister lodges were in attendance, and Rev. T. H. Christian who was the speaker of the day portrayed the principle of Odd Fellowism in that way which refracted untold credit on himself, and the occasion as well. Too much credit can't be given the committee for their services rendered, which resulted in being both enjoyable to those present, as well as a financial success to the order. The committee were Lewis Tinsley, Fredrick Jones, R. T. Thornton, Samuel Martin, A. B. Watkins and John McUoy.—Glen Jean W. Va. Though of a distinctive Southern type, his presence occasioned neither friction nor serious remarks, either at the meetings or the social functions. True to his section and his type, Mr. Mitchell is long on oratory, but none of the intricate and abstruse problems of reserve funds, rates of discount and clearing houses brought him to his feet. It was only after a young G.organ had injected certain local and sectional views on race, social and legal equality, that the Virginian's tre was raised. Even then, Achilles-like, nursed his wrath and when, later on, he rose, unlike the well known editor and society man, prefaced his remarks by certain conciliatory phrases that won the sympathy and applause of the conservative gathering, and marshalled from the census fact after tact to show that the Negro as an agricultural producer is essential to Southern commercial and financial prosperity. They were all willing to have it go that it was the white and Negro loafer who cause all the trouble at the South and that there is no color line there. John Mitchell, Jr. had won a victory. Those who saw his picture in last season's final will and revealed there the familiar face of the PLANET. was a discovery of a new paper in different fields and passing paragraphs, commenting him for his conservative views. We don't know Mr. Mitchell for twenty years as one of the bravest and the best, a kind of one of the most popular of the leaders of his race; a man known thronen host Virginia and the South, regardless of race, for his denunciation of lynch law. The moneyed men, however, see in him the progressive head of a thrifty and monetary institution and place him on quite an elevated pedestal. We congratulate Mr. Mitchell, on the banker's discovery of at least one other Negro, who has brains, initiative integrity and common sense. Officers Installed At the regular meeting of Manchester Lodge, No. 11, K of P., the folio wing officers were installed by D. D. G. C. James T. Thompson, assisted by G. M. at A. Samuel S. Baker; Alexander Brooks, C. C.; Joseph Fisher, V. C. Thomas Shell, Prelate; John P. Harris, M. E. Smith, M. of F.; John H. Jones, K. of R. and S.; David Allan, M. at A; Elijah Mirach, I. G.; Mathew Foster, O. G. A NEGRO BANKER. [Kansas City Mo. Journal, (white) Sept. 24, 1904.] John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond, Va., is the only Negro who attended the convention of the American Bankers' Association. Mr. Mitchell was a conspicuous figure during the sessions of that body last week in New York. He was treated with marked courtesy and in return made a most favorable im- plement. When requested to deliver an address to the delegates, Mr. Mitchell did so and his intelligence and earnestness stamped his utterances as important, especially as relating to the Negroes' future. Mr. Mitchell's career affords a striking example of what the Negro can do for himself in the South and what the Southern man is willing to do for the Negro. His is not a case of success fostered by modern industrial movements for the upbuilding of the colored race. It is that of a Negro who achieved success without the assistance of movements and theories. As the author of such sensible, conservative and optimistic expressions there is little wonder that Mr. Mitchell was a welcome speaker at the gathering of financiers. The American Bankers' Association is, perhaps, the most select and exclusive business organization in the United States. That a Negro business man should find among these delegates a willingness to put him upon an equality with themselves, so far as the affairs of the organization are concerned, should convince all Negroes that prejudice against their race does not necessarily prevent their material advancement. What Mr. Mitchell has accomplished as a banker, other Negroes of equal capacity can accomplish in various branches of industrial activity. He has clearly demonstrated that a Negro of intelligence, industry and a disposition to cheerfulness under natural disadvantages, can command the respect and confidence of his fellow men. [San Francisco Cal. Western Outlook.] Sept. 24, 1904. John Mitchell, Jr., who spoke so plainly about his race in the bankers' convention as per extract in another column, is best known as editor of the Richmond Planet, a fearless and aggressive journal. Colored Woman's Death Result of Criminal Operation. Louis Harris Makes Complete Confession When Taken Before the Body. [Plainfield N. J. Daily Press] Alone in her apartments at 542 West Fourth street, Eva Weaver, an attractive young colored woman, died yesterday morning, the victim of a criminal operation performed upon her in New York city a short time ago. Circumstances in the case soon after the body was found led the police to investigate and the arrest of Louis Harris, a well known colored cook, was ordered by Chief Kiely. When confronted with facts and taken before the body, Harris made a complete confession and acknowledged that he was responsible for the murder. He was sent to maltipractice. He is being held at police headquarters and will be turned over to the New York authorities this afternoon. Mrs. Weaver came to this city from Richmond, Va., a year ago and despite the fact that Harris is a married man with a family, he sought her company and was with her a great deal of the time. He occupied the lower part of the house at 542 West Fourth street and secured the upper apartments for her. Last month, Mrs. Weaver went away from the place and did not return until two ner, she was found dead in bed. The body was removed to Coles' undertaking teams and last evening an autopsy was performed by Drs. Lufburrow, Clawson and County Physician Westcott. Following the death, rumors of suicide, spread about the neighborhood, and this was generally held until the doctors completed their examination. On the strength of their findings Harris was taken into custody. Members of the local colored churches are making an effort to raise funds to defray the expenses of burying the body. Harris is well known throughout the city and is considered an excellent chef. For a long time he has been employed at local hotels and credited with having made good wages, nearly all of which, the police say was spent on women. He is the step son of Rev. Scott Wallace, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church. Literary Notes. The great Exposition at St. Louis, by far the largest the world has ever seen, covers practically the entire range of human knowledge. The attempt of a single individual to cover the most important of its features requires the consideration of science, art, mechanical invention, literature, governmental processes, education, military affairs, hygiene, agriculture, anthropology, transportation, mining, household affairs, et cetera, including the latest invention and discovery. In twenty-five articles in the September number of The "Cosmopolitan," Mr. John Brisbin Waker gives to the world the result of his personal studies at the Exposition, dictated to stenographers at the time. Mr. Patrick H. Smith has returned to the city from Watch Hill, R. I., New London and New York city. Don't fail to read the announcement of Major I. J. Miller. He has a fine, new stock of clothing at the lowest prices. Call and see him. You know the place, 528 E. Broad St., next door to Broad St. Bank. Mr. J. R. Griffin, Jr., of this city and Mr. R. C Chinn of Chicago called on us this week. They left Monday night for Shaw University, Raleigh, N. O. Mr. and Mrs. Winston Bell were the guests of the True Reformers' Hotel, Richmond, N. Just night, enroute to Baltimore and Baltimore on their wedding trip for a few days. Mr. Bell is See 's, and Gen.' Manager of the United Endowment Society of Virginia. Home office in Lynchburg. The Richmond Musical and Dramatic Association will appear in one of its most pleasing programs, Tuesday evening October 18, 1904 at the True Reformers' Hall for the benefit of the burial ground fence, on Barton Heights. The conditions will consist in solos, duets, quartettes and dramatic recitals of the highest order. As the public fully understand this movement to enclose the graveyard honored dead, there should be a full day's support on all sides. We need not be excellent renditions of this Association, for it is too well known. Admission to all parts of the hall will be 15 cents. No reserved 23s An Enjoyable Time. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Peyton was taken by an agreeable storm on the night. Oct. 4, 1904; the occasion being the death of the person Miss Myrtle B. Howard of Danville. Ve. The everything was very pleasantly sent. Among those that were present were: Misses, Myrtle B. Howard of Danville, Ida Hamm, Bessie Ellis, Susie Finney, Virginia Seay, Mary E. Jackson, H. Ella Fitzhugh, Susie Fitzhugh, Madams, Resa Jackson, Susie Moss, L. James, M. H Payne, E. H Perton, B. H Familarcy, N. E. Booker, Ottowry Sampson, R. W. Moss, A. W. Dardridge, M. L. James, Jos. Williams, J. Berry Crutchfield, B. H. Peyton and M. H. Payne. The happy gathering were ushered into the dining room to a table heavy ladened with pleasanties of the season. L. X. GRAHAM'S VAUDEVILLE TROUFE. Makes a Great Hit at the True Reformers' Hall. Great Crowds of Richmonds Best People Witness the Supern Entertainment. On last Monday night, the "L. X. Graham Vaudeville Troupe" under the management of Prof. L. Xenophon Graham, gave an exhibition of artistic stage work, which will be long remembered by pleasure goers. The large audience was composed of hundreds of the best people of the city of Richmond. Prof. Graham is a recent graduate of Tuskegee, and has become not only a most excellent musician but a composer of both music and verse. His original pieces: "The Jim Crow Street Car," "Thongtut" and "A Dream" took the audience by storm. He was assisted at the piano by his fifteen year old sister, Miss Eva Lee Graham, who made for herself quite a name as a pianist, though this was her first appearance before the public. All of the participants of the troupe named names for themselves in the end of Richmond. There a great band for the "union of the play." It will be seen at Prof. Graham is still a student and will enter upon his college course this year at the Union Un versity. He is the oldest child of Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church and expects upon his graduation to enter into the business world. The National Baptist Sunday School Eton The regular monthly meeting of the National Baptist Sunday School Union will be held on next Sunday Oct. 9th, 1904 at 3 P. M. at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Excellent programme. Rev. W. L. Ransome of the Virginia Union University will deliver a special address, "The Sunday School an Arm of the Church." Come and bring your friends. All Sunday School workers are invited B. H. PEYTON, President. E. A. WASHINGTON, Vice. A. W. D BRIDGE, Sec.Y. 8150 00 Endowment Paid. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A. E., A., A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sir Ishmael Hill, who was a member of Charity Lodge, No. 32 of Berkley, Va. Signed—MARY HILL, Beneficiary. Witnesses:--J. M. Powell, T. H. Walker, D. D., G. C. 8150.00 Endowment Paid Nortok, Va., Sept. 12th, 1904. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights Pythas, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. ($150 00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of Sir Thomas Johnson, who was a member Benevolence Lodge, No. 34 of Norfolk, Va. Signed;—Mrs. ANNE JOHNSON, Beneficiary. Witnesses:—Sandy Miller, K. of R. & S. C. F. Berry, S. S. Harris, W. H. MILLS, D. Deputy. Grand Rally in Woodyville. A grand rally took place at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Rev. R. J. Bass, pastor, Woodville, last Sunday. The Sunday School numbered $2 scholars. At 11:45 A. M. Rev. A. E. Jeffries preached an excellent sermon, Rev. R. J. Bass and Rev. W. A. Mitchell assisting. At 3:30 P. M. Rev. W. T. Johnson D. Bass offered an able sermon. Collection $105 covered 8:30 P. M. Rev. N. B. Brown preached an sermon. Total collection for the day $302.75. The choir was assisted by Mrs. W. T. Johnson, Mrs. Emma J. Murray, Mrs. Hannah Bray, Mrs. Mary Skinner, and children of Hampton, Mrs. Mary Carter and Mr. I. J. Miller were present. Negro Baptist Pastors' Congress The move of the great Negro Baptist Pastors' Congress, which was started the latter part of June by the pastors of Richmond, Va., has fully materialized and the date of the gather ag is set for Oct. 27, at the St. Lukes Hall car. St. James and Bakers Streets. It is expected to be one of the greatest gatherings that has ever met in the state. Subjects of most vital importance were buryed by some of the most learned and enlighten men within the Baptist Church. The story of your Life, past, present and future is in your hand. You can read it plainly for yourself by our new Fortune Telling Chart, plainer and more explicit than any book with a life size diagram of the hand with all its lines and their meanings. Also 7 similar diagrams of the hand explaining shapes, forms and types. Our chart shows how long you will live. Tells about your Love affairs. Tells about your Health. Tells you Good Advice you Need. Send for a Fortune Telling Chart today. It measures 16x9 inches and answers every question. Delivered to you free by mail for only 10 Cents. Don't send stamps. ADDRESS: - K. N. JENKINS, R. D., No. 3 Jeanetteer, La. AWFUL STORY OF DOUBLE MURDER Bigler Johnson Tells How His Wife and Niece Were Killed. ALL TO ESCAPE $6 ALIMONY Towanda, Pa., Oct. 3—County Detective Guy C. Halton authorized the pub an awful confession of murder made here in jail ago by Bigler Johnson. ter at the station, the officials making a sign, apale report of the conversation. Johnson says the parties he names murdered "Mag" Johnson, his wife, and her niece Annie Benjamin, and burned their bodies in their home. The motive of the crime was to save Bigler Johnson from paying his wife $6 a month alimony. "Mag" had had her husband arrested for non-support, and he was compelled by the court to pay her $6 a month. In his confession Johnson implicates his brother Charles, but the latter when confronted by Bigler's statement declared that it was the other brother, Alanson, and not himself, that took part in the plot ascribed to him by Bigler. The confession is not an unbroken recital, but was obtained piecemeal by questioning, and is authorized by Mr. Hallon, as follows: That his mother (Johnson's), Mrs. Sophia Merritt, and his brother, Charles Johnson, had planned to get "Mag." his wife, out of the way so that he would not have to pay her $6 a month alimony any more; that his mother did not want him to leave the state to get rid of his wife, and that they would put her out of the way. He stated that he went to his mother's home and met his brother Charles, his mother and twin brother Alanson and his sister Nancy. After talking the matter over it was agreed that he should go to Towanda and they would "do the job," giving him an hour to start, so that he would be in Towanda when the killing and burning took place. He stated that they were to save the little girl by carrying her out of the house, if she was asleep; that he was to give his mother and his brother Charley $3 aplece for doing the job as soon as he could earn it. He stated he departed and reached Towanda, four miles away, about 10 o'clock, just as the fire broke out, and talked with one or two parties about the fire being in the direction of Asylum, and then came and stayed all night with Mrs. Thompson, his sister, at Towanda. He says he stayed there until his mother met him the next morning, when she told him that "Mag" was out of the way; that while his brother Charley was in pursuit of the little girl, who had escaped from the house at the first attack on Maggie, his mother finished her. "Mag" being disposed of, Charley struck down the little girl in the road some 10 or 15 rods from the house, carried her back, threw her body on the bed together with "Mag", and after saturating them with kerosene oil, fired the house. According to the story told by Mrs. Merrit to Bigler, she and Charley went to the house where "Mag" resided, while the twins acted as guards. Mrs. Merrit struck "Mag" with an ax, splitting her head open. Annie ran from the house; Charles followed her about 15 rods, then struck her and killed her. The suspected persons under arrest are Bigler Johnson, husband of the woman who was burned; Mrs. Merrit, mother of Bigler Johnson; Lanson and Charles Johnson, brothers of Bigler; Nancy Johnson, a sister, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Heeman, the latter another sister. HEY PLANET SATURDAY.....OCTOBER 8,1904 TEMPERANCE NOTES THE PANTHER ALCOHOL A PANTHER is loose in the house of men. Or by what paths he will come and go. In the shaded tree boughs he may lie concealed. In wayside brambles, in flowery dell; The panther is loose! He has put to flight A zest for pleasure, or gain, or strife, Someone's child may be killed outright, Some one be managed or maimed for life, Every man to the battle rescue springs, Armed and vigilant. Heart and brain Burning the claims of lesser things, Till the hidden menace be caged or stain. But what of the enemy, fiercer far, Who roams at will through the city street, Who jurks where the seekers of pleasure are, Who matters the home with noiseless feet? She husband is shamed by his precious wife, The mother moans or her bright boy's fall, And orphans weep, while crime and strife And murder and suicide end it all. Birth, beauty and talent before him fall, He conquers the mighty again and again. Will you guard by law King Alcohol? Will you set a price on the souls of me? You must be a child from the par berk's feet, will you leave me now to a worse? The strength of God for a right US Crisis A JUST LAW. How the Laws of Illinois Protect the Interests of the Relatives of the Drinker. Now that attention has been turned in many quarters to the saloonkeeper's liability for injuries to persons to whom the drink has been sold, we give here one section of the law of Illinois on this subject. Section nine of the Illinois dram-shop law, passed July 4, 1874: "Every, husband, wife, child, parent, guardian, employer or other person who shall be injured in person or property or means of support by an intoxicated person, or in consequence of intoxication, habitual or otherwise, of any person, shall have a right of action, severally or jointly, against any person or persons who shall, by selling or giving intoxicating liquors, have caused the intoxication in whole or in part of such person or persons; and any person owning, renting, leasing or permitting the occupation of any building or premises, and having knowledge that intoxicating liquors are sold therein, or who, having leased the same for other purposes, shall knowingly permit therein the sale of any intoxicating liquors that have caused in whole or in part the intoxication of any person, shall be liable, severally or jointly, with the persons aforesaid for all damages sustained, and for exemplary damages." It will be seen that the statute is very broad in its scope, and leaves no loopholes for clever lawyers. It should be borne in mind also that under the Illinois dram-shop act it is "not necessary to state the kind of liquor sold or to describe the place where it is sold." Neither is it necessary to show that the intoxicated person, whose death or injury has left a wife or children without support, was not a habitual drunkard in order to recover damages from the saloonkeeper who sold the liquor or from the owner of the building in which the liquor was sold. TEMPERANCE ITEMS Mortality from cancer is very high in beer-drinking districts of Germany, such as Bavaria and Salzburg. Andrew Carnegie gives a bonus of ten per cent. upon their yearly wages to all employees upon the Skibo estates who are total abstainers from intoxicating drink. He believes that, such are well worth their bonus, both from an economic and a social point of view. Dr. Jacques Bertillon, the famous chief of the statistical bureau of Paris, has written a volume entitled "Alcoholism and the Way to Fight It." Drink, he declares, is likely to prove the ruin of the French race unless something is done to overcome the habit. The marine insurance companies doing business in New York have started a temperance movement in a novel and practical way. For ships on which no intoxicating liquors are drunk they announce a reduction of five per cent from the regular premium rate.—Boston Globe. If you cannot save the thousands Yearly ruined by strong drink. You can reach by friendly warning One one standing on the brink. You can give your own example To the safe, abstaining side. Shielding thus from fierce temptation Precious souls for whom Christ died. BURDETTE ON THE SALOON The Distinguished Humorist Expresses His Opinion of the Liquor Traffic. Now what another man says somebody told him he heard I gaid, I stand ready to dispute on general principles. That isn't evidence in any court in the world. But let me say it myself, and I'll stand by it to the last comma and hyphen. Now hear me say it myself. About the power of prohibitory laws to prohibit—the laws of the state against murder do not entirely prevent murder. But, nevertheless, I am opposed to licensing one murderer to every so many thousand persons, even on petition of a majority of the property owners in the block, that we may have all the murder that is desirable in the community under wise regulations, with a little income for the municipality. I believe in the absolute prohibition of murder. The laws of the country prohibiting stealing do not entirely prevent stealing. Nevertheless, I am opposed to a high license system of stealing, provided that all theft shall be restricted to certain authorized thieves, who shall italel only between the hours of say six t. m. and 11:30 p. m., except Sunday, when no stealing shall be done except by stealth, entrance to be made in all cases on that day by the back door, and at the thief's risk. I believe in laws that absolutely forbid theft at any hour, on any day of the week. And, on the same ground, and just as positively, do I believe in the prohibition of the liquor traffic. And I never said that I didn't. And I did say that I did. And I DO. I do say that the best way to make a man a temperate man is to teach him not to drink. But a saloon is not a kindergarten of sobriety. Your town is under no obligation to any saloon. All that it is, in respectability and permanent prosperity, it has grown to be without the assistance of the liquor traffic. You don't owe a dollar or a merchant or a resident, you don't owe one item of the attractiveness and popularity of your town to the refining and educating influence of a corner ginnill, with a group of sidewalk loafers. It is deliberately claimed by some people who appear to be sane on other subjects, that to properly instruct a sober person in the ways of sobriety and to teach total abstainers the beauty and virtues of temperance, you must license the selling of liquor in the town. The man who originated that Idea ought to have it stuffed and exhibit it at the St. Louis exposition, and he should be leased up beside it as a part of the exhibit. There was once a man who owned a parrot. It swore like a pirate. A neighbor owned a parrot that will keep them in the same room and mime who teach yours not to swear". The birds were caged side by side. And everybody who knows enough to know anything knows which parrot had his vocabulary enriched with new and startling words. Keep your town clean from this evil. If men will violate the law in order to gratify evil habit and taste, don't try to cure the sin of law-breaking by enacting a law which it would be easy and wicked to obey. As to prohibition in Pasadena, if any liquor man thin's there is big money and a safe thing in running a "blind pig" in Pasadena, let him come here and try it. If he has any love for his liberty and pocketbook, however, he will do well to consult the fellows who have tried it, if he can find them; we can't. They are in hiding somewhere out in the desert. "Running" a "joint" in Pasadena is like running a powder mill in a smelting furnace. It's mighty exciting while it lasts, but it doesn't last long enough to be profitable. If the saloon men insist on quoting me on this topic, let them commit this to memory that they may repeat it as they need it: I do not know one good thing about the saloon. It is an evil thing that has not one redeeming thing in all its history to commend it to good men. It breaks the laws of God and man. It describes the Sabbath; it profanes the name of religion; it defies public order; it tramples under foot the tenderest feelings of humanity; it is a moral pestilence that blights the very atmosphere of town and country; it is a stain upon honesty; a blur upon purity; a clog upon progress; a check upon the nobler impulses; it is an incentive to falsehood, deceit and crime. From such a hateful fountain head can flow a clear stream? Can you name one good thing the saloon has ever done for humanity—one good thing—one instance in which it has brought forth fruits unto righteousness—one influence, sweet and healthful, and pure, gracious and beautiful which will linger lovingly in the memory of men, when you have buried the rum power, to make them say, "God bless the saloon for the good it did?" Search through the history of this hateful thing, and read one page over which some mother can bow her grateful head and thank God for all the saloon did for her boy. There is no such record. All Ms history is written in tears and blood, with smears of shame and stains of crime, and dark blots of disgrace. Men, are you going to stand for this thing? Are you going to vote for it? Are you going to put into office, in city or county, men who will be the tools of the saloon power? As you love the fair name of your city get together and make your lives and your united strength tell for all that is best and cleanest in good government. The ravages of drink in Edinburgh have, it appears, reached the worst proportion ever known in the experience of the Edinburgh lunatic asylum. The Contrary View. "Sull," said the wife of the ossified man, "there is such a thing as having a husband with too much backbone."—Chica go Tribune. THE RICHMOND PLANET Fun for All Fun Lovers. College Girl Ernie—Papa may be very bright in business, but I don't think he knows much about love affairs. He asked if my George was a good provider. Eva—And is he, dear? Ernie—Certainly. Why, he's been providing me with novels, chocolates and matinee tickets for the last two years. Pa didn't seem pleased, though. Columbus Dispatch. Not Up-to-Date "Mamma," said the pretty fuzzy-haired girl, "I think I ought to go to go to cooking school, don't you?" "It isn't necessary, my dear," replied the mother, "I can teach you to cook." "But that would never do, mamma," protested the fair daughter, "you only know how to cook the ordinary things that people really eat."—Cincinnati Enquirer. An Object of Consideration. "Why is everybody so obsequious to that young man?" "He is an amateur photographer," answered Miss Cayenne. "And they're afraid he won't take their pictures?" "No. They're afraid he will."—Washington Star. A. Cutting Reply Mr. D'Avnue—My Stars! More money? What on earth did you do with all I gave you last week? Mrs. D'Avnue—Well, I used a little of it in buying a new album for the photographs of the dukes and princes I refused before I married you.—N. Y. Weekly. Very Slow Poison "Do you drink coffee?" asked the doctor of an aged patient. "Yes," was the reply. "Coffee," continued the M. D., "is a slow poison." "Yes, very slow." replied the old man. "I have taken it daily for nearly 80 years."—Tit-Bits. Juvenile Happiness "Did you boys have a good time at your bonfire, Johnny?" "You bet we did! We burnt a back yard fence, half a dozen piano boxes, an' the most of old Squilligan's smoket house, an' had a be-yootful run when the police got after us."—Chicago Tribune. Pleasant Anticipations "Why can't you marry me? It's true I'm not enormously rich, still I have an income plenty big enough to support us nicely." "Yes, but think how ridiculously small the allimony allowed out of it will be"—Town Topics sick, ma'am. Mrs. McCall—But—er—don't you think she could see me? Bridget—Ol'm sure she could an' did ma'am. Ol'm thinkin' that's what made her sick—Philadelphia Press. The Usual Catch "So Bragley was out fishing yesterday. How many did he bring back with him?" "Oh, about a dozen." "A dozen what? Bass?" "No, fish stories."—Philadelphia Press. Mr. Hardup—Look here! you've made a mistake with my washing. You sent home four or five old handkerchiefs that don't belong to me, and nothing else. Washerwoman—They ain't handkerchiefs; that's your last shirt, sor.—Tit-Bits. Considering the Lillies. Full many a man who does not toll To meet his early need Rare that he willily when He's just a jimson weed. —Washington Star. NATURALLY. Cora—What is your favorite pet in the animal world? Dora—Man—Chicago Chronicle He worked with one eye on the clock The whole long work day through. Now he can watch it with both eyes; He's nothing else to do. Do it. Commercial Rivalry "Pa, What is commercial rivalry? Well, commercial rivalry is the way your mother tries to spend what I make faster than Mrs. Dash next door spends what her husband makes."—Chicago Journal. Winks—That so? He's got now what he always wanted. Binks—What's that? Winks—The earth.—Town Topics. As an Investment. "Yes, he sent her four dollars' worth of violets." "But can he afford it?" "Oh, I guess so. She's worth half a million."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Easing H. Dauber—Is this portrait a reality? Splasher—No the Newmillions. Dauber—I suppose this charcoal picture Splasher—I had my conscience. Illions as she read Life. Love "You are losing complains." He argues that t, but she pouts and reacts n. Finally he wants to she says such a thing. "Because," she tied my shoe this afternoon not that would not come itself."—Judge. His Occa sh. "Why don't you at to go to a wedding?" saidrs. Enpeck. "I don't believe you been to a wedding since you attended your own." "No," mildly responded Mr. Enpeck, "I haven't. And, he added, softly, to himself, "I sometimes wish I hadn't attended that one"—Philadelphia Bulletin. "Scribiet has earned but a great quantity of stuff with his pen, but has he ever written anything that will endure? "I think he has. I have several of his promissory notes in my possession which I expect to hand down to posterity just as he gave them to me."—Chicago Tribune. Accustomed to Carriages. Old Lady—Why do you call your carriage when you are going such a short distance? Miss Upperten—It is unnecessary, perhaps, but I never think of walking. We have always had a carriage, you know. Old Lady—Yes, I remember. Your grandfather kept his carriage, too. He peddled milk from it—N. Y. Weekly. Esmeralda—She used to say that if she ever married a man it would be because she wanted to make him miserable, yet she married that young Fizzetop after she had known him only a week. Gwendolen—Yes; it seems to have been a case of hate at first sight.—Chicago Tribune. Rising. "They have come up in the world, have they not?" asks the friend of other days. "Indeed, yes," says the friend who has kept track of them. "Why, they have reached that stage where they correct your pronunciation of their name."—Judge. Prudence. "Do you encourage your daughter's literary ambitions?" "Decidedly answered the matter-of-fact woman. "If she has the gossiping instinct it is bound to come out, and she'd better be making up stories about immanent people." "Um! She said that two years ago. "Oh, yes; I'll say that for her. She doesn't say one to-morrow to-day and another to-morrow"—Chicago Journal. The Victim. The trusts and strikers day by day The air with fierce contentions fill. The public merely waits to pay Each month some extra on the bill. —Washington Star. ANOTHER SUMMER CAMPAIGN. CORRECTED EDITION Bobby—Do you know what daddy calls you, Mr. Tovey? Mr. Tovey—No, Bobby. What is it? Bobby—He calls you Port Arthur, 'cause you take so long to surrender.—St. Louis Republic. Natural History. The airship is a curious bird; The fact no one denies. He stays securely on the roost, And very sedum files. —Washington Star. Her Idea. Mother—You say you didn't let him hug you? Why, Ethel, I was sure I saw you hugging him. Ethel—Well—er—I thought if I only squeezed him real hard I might, make him let go.—Philadelphia Press. Bella—He is usually in the same room where my husband shaves himself—N. Y. Herald. "The bill for the picture, said the tattooist, "will be $50." "All right," replied his customer; "just draw on me"—Houston Post. A Practical Man. "Oh, John, John, what do you think has happened? When I got home from my shopping trip to day I found a note from Bedella saying she had eloped with Charlie Robinson! Well, why do you stand there, looking like that? You don't seem to be worried a bit!" "I ain't, ma. I was just thinkin' how much meat we'll be able to buy with the money we've saved on her weddin' clothes."—Chicago Record Herald. HMOND, VIRGINIA. Something Much Holier. "Do I love George?" mused Clara, softly, "or is it simply a sister's affection that I feel for—" Just then Bobby burst noisily into the room and interrupted her meditations. "Get out of here, you little wretch!" she shouted, and seizing him by the arm she shot him through the door. "Ah, no," she sighed, as she resumed her interrupted train of thought, "my love for George is not a sister's love. It is something sweeter, purer, higher and holier."—Tit Bite. Paradisiacal. Mother—So you have been at the jam again, Adolphas! Son—The cupboard door came open itself, mother, and I thought— Mother—Why didn't you say: "Get thee behind me, Satan?" Son—So I did, mother; and he went and pushed me right in—Brooklyn Life. His Position. "What do you do in ofse men dat is stalkin' fur less wokin' hours," asked Meandering Mike. "I can't understand 'em at all," answered Ploidding Pete. "If it was me I wouldn't descend to mention anything bigger dan minutes."—Washington Star. He—There are two periods in a man's life when he doesn't understand a woman. He—Before he's married and after he's married.—Ally. Slipper. There was a man in our town. And he was wordless wise; He hled him to a doctor, who Examined both his eyes: "You need some glasses, sir," he said. The man held on a car. And bought just 20 glasses at The very nearest bar. And when he'd taken every glass He made another call Upon the doctor by then He couldn't d Le ON THE ROAD. M. Spokes—Heath looked furious when I passed him this afternoon. Stokes—What was the matter with him? Spokes—Well, I had the faster horse. —N. Y. Times. The Early Drama. He—I thought the play would interest you. She—Why, the plot is full of flaws. He—Yes. I thought you'd be interested in picking them.—Town and Country. Incentive. Old Gentleman—Do you think you could love me better if I told you I was worth a million? Mr. Steele—Why is it that with such a name you are so awfully wicked? Mr. Goode—Why is it with such a name you are so awfully soft?—Cincinnati Enquirer. Patrice—Well, neither have I; and I don't believe her!—Yonkers Statesman. One or the Other. Blimmer—Just see that covered carriage down there meandering along all over the street. Glimmer—I'm! The driver must be either a drunken man or a sober woman.—N. Y. Weekly. Experienced. Rounder—Do you believe in the control of one mind over another? Married Man—I certainly do; I was hypnotized when I proposed to the girl that is now my wife. — Detroit Free Press science. beautiful woman's inspiration? a portrait of Mrs. drump in your laundress, awt that to ease is Ms. Newmil- lens.—Brooklyn tied my not that itself."— Good as Her Word Rising. Prudence The Victim. Her Idea. Explained. A Sight Draft A Practical Man. Paradisiacal His Position. He never told his love, for when the fatal words he would have sald, Her father from above yelled down— And the young man quickly fled, -Chicago Daily News. 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TURNER, PROPRIETOR RC poe s “Rees AINE waphcig, HARRY STILL Ch yard eS OF | CORD RERSE rae eiples and correct associations ‘may ¢arry an ordinary man to success in Proper channels. but the successful Villain Is necessarily an intellectual ‘being. In his room Holbin gradually evolved from his discoveries the eon- elusion that he had an active enemy Bear at band, and that s plot was thickening about him. Yet who was there in Richmond that knew enough ‘ef his history to place a finger upon | the blackest spot in his life? And why the enmity? Two theories pre- sented themselves, and only two— love for Frances Brookin and love for the Brookin wealth. Since it was clear that the girl had been too long secluded, and too recently grown to ave formed many friendships in Rich-, mond, evidently the money was the potent influence in the secret opera-\ tions about him. But who had been shot, and why? 1 Holbin labored under the immense. disadvantage of a man without inti mate friends. He had gravitated rap- 4dly during his short stay in the city towsgis the fast set; men classed him quickly as “sporty,” and women looked on him with doubt. People who had at heart the interests of the’ Iatter looked even more coldly upon the debonair man of the world. The fact that he was the son of Mrs, John Brookin was « disadvantage, for so-| isty had never been enamoured af the! succeasor to the gentle little Indy whe ence presided over the Brookin man- sion. Intimates he had, but friends, none. In his perplexity over the mys- tery into which he had been plunged Holbin turned at length to Dr. Brod- mar. He had geen the doctor upom fare occasions only, and in some way he had understood that he was not faverably regarded by Mrs. Brooking but the basis of this Indy’s dislikes yas, as he knew, not legitimate. Dr. Brodnar, in succeeding to his father's Practice some years before, had in a way inherited old Mr. Brookin, and that individual had firmly resisted his Rew wife's efforts to substitute her ‘own physician for him. The doctor svas a distant relative of the dead Wife, one of the few links which ‘bound the old man to a happy past; and as péople grow old they dislike new family physicians, Ne ene is quicker to recognize a straightforward, honect man than ene The ded imme Achonest as. tricky. Holbin soAmor 9 S elear-beaded, viuu, suapolitie f: low, beyond the comprehension of p) ts and counterplots—a man to be ‘Bred if his confidence could be gained. ‘He was, most likely, in a position to serve sim; for it was Raymond's con- elusion that the shertest way to ar- rive at the truth of the shooting lay in the discovery of the wounded man. And if the victim were not actually Brodnar’s patient, Brodnar might eas- fly identify him. Tt was a tribute to Richmond's popular physician that Holbin decided at once that the best chance for success lay In a seeming- ly frank and open statement of the main facts, The doubtful point was Louise. Brodnar had been present at the reading of the will when the question concerning her was asked; but, he concluded, over hastily, Brodnar could hardly know anything about her beyond the name that bad Deen uttered. He determined, with a gambler’s quick decision, to play the stake, supposing that if he did not win hie loss would be small. Tle entered the doctor's office upon the afternoon of the funeral and Presently the door between the inner and outer offices opened. Brodnar stood upon the threshold looking at him. At once Holbin remarked a sin- gular expression in the physician's face. Afterwards he recalled that Brodnar reached back and closed the 4oor behind him. “Doctor,” he began, disregarding the other's stiffness and formality, “I have called te consult you on a certain mat- ter of a private nature directly affect- Ing the family with which we both, to some extent, are connected. Have you afew moments to spare me?” ‘The doctor's face had darkened percepti- bly and was turned aside for amoment. “I am afraid, sir," he said, at length, “that you have made a mistake. Tam not qualified to advise you in any re- spect. I know of nothing affecting the Brookin family—I suppose you refer to the Brookins—in which we could hae a common interest. Good evening, sir." He turned as if to reenter the room behind him. Holbin stood with an angry dush upon his face. He ree- ognized instantly that a friendly serv- ice from the doctor was now out of the question; but service under moral compulsion might yet be had, “Perhaps you are right,” he said, seeking to adopt the other's freezing dignity. “And yet you may be mistak- en—that is, over-hasty, And perhaps, | doctor, you do not realize that I am not asking @ personal favor at your hands.” “You will have toexcuse me.” Again | the doctor placed his hand upon the | doorknob and prepared todepart. | “Iam then to understand,” said Hol- | bin, a distinct sneer in his voice, “that you Erookia people prefer that affairs | touching the family honor shall be | Passed upon by strangers. Thave come | to you, sir, with a serious matter,asin | duty bound. ‘The reception met with | re ener ee en th | he held winning cards. He read the bluff doctor easily, and knew that he was disturbed. ' "I must preface my remarks,” he be-, gan, “by the statement that I'am not, at liberty to give you the name of my informant in these matters.” i “Are you aware, then, that you be-, come responsible should you repeat them?” | “I am aware of no such rule,” said Holbin, “at least none that applies to! me in this instance; Iam moat direstig: affected, since the etroumstanees fm- volve the good name of Frances Brook-| tn, of whom by her father’s will I was! made a life-long protector. I shall de-' fend her {o the best of my ability, but, T think some of her people ought to be willing to share the responsibility. Tt Must not be forgotten that it is by no: means settled that I shall accept the Propositions ef Mr. Brookin’s remark- able will.” “That, I must confess, had not oc- turred to me,” said Dr. Brodnar. “Really? Tt has not occurred to you that a gentleman may not be pur- thased like so much merchandise?” “Do you mean to insinuate, sir, that you did not seek to marry’ Frances Brookin?” Dr. Brodnar arose, and the. question burst from him indignantly; but, restraining himself, he looked to- wards the inner door and lowered his) jYoice, an action that did not escape his | isiter's notice. “I insinuate nothing. My mother ‘perhaps’ made a request in my name, | but without my knowledge or consent. jL have bad no chance to decline the Mliance, were I so disposed. The ax | rangement, however, seems to me | @n excellent onq and I sincerely trust that nothing has happened er will happen to defeat it.” “In the name of God, man, what are you driving at?” “A man was shot night before last upon our premises and spirited away, whether living or dead it is not known, My informant thinks he is | having.” | “Who told you such a thing?” The | Words came almost as a whisper from ‘the astonished doctor. | “He was shot from a window while 4m the wing-room which opens into ) the garden. He was struck on the vight side of his head.” | "Go ont” said the particles, aries + paure, and making desperate effo fo calm. “Let ux see tt ‘evr ched informant of bas Ted. |_ “Lied? So upon the impulse of the | Moment I, too, believed. But the tame of a woman is sacred, Dr. Brod- nar, and this morning I went inte | that room. Upon the wall in the Fear, a little out of line from the | Window to the chair, in which, it is said, the man who was shot bad been sitting, was a bullet mark. On the Jagged edges of the hole in the plas. ter were a few hairs and traces of blood.” Holbin unfolded a little pack- age upon the table as he spoke. “Place these under a microscope and verify my statement." Again the doctor was silent; but the look he gave his visitor was so passionately threaten- ing that Holbin paused | “Go on!” again the command was little more than a whisper. “There is but one thing more: upon the table I found this cigar, laid aside without having been lit.” “Have you finished?” Holbin looked Up, uneasy and surprised. yen “Now what would you have of me?” | “I wish you to find out for me the name of the man who was in that room.” “I will get you his name upon one condition.” “And that is?” “That you will tell me the name of the woman who fired the shot.” Holbin could not, try as ke might, conceal the start ‘these words pro- voked ’ “I do not know of any woman in the case,” he said, “I know that Pou do. “Dr. Brodnar!” Holbin sprang to his feet with well- affected rage. The doctor continued: “Only a woman's tracks marked the soil under that window at dawn the morning after that shot was fired. When I next saw the spot the tracks had been carefully obliterated.” Brod- nar was still standing and spoke rap- idly, as though he feared that he could not restrain himself. Suddenly a bland smile spread over his face. “The fact is," he said, “the shot was fred at me. Does that surprise you?” Holbin’s {ace showed that it did. “The final attack of which Mr, Brookin died,” continued the doctor, “was mo- “mentarily expected. I spent the night aitting in the poor girl's room at her request, to be within call, her old nurse asleep upon the rug. You may believe this or not, Mr. Holbin, but take my suggestion, and if you doubt the explanation conceal your frame of mind. By the way, lift the lid of the box there on my table; now compare the cigar that you found with those in the box. You perceive ‘that they are exactly alike. I am not accustomed to offer proot of my statements, but I make an exception in your favor, as you are almost a Ghacitmen) Sie tar! aks cae ee THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: ‘doctor lowered his head and ioved it accommodatingly from side to side. “Have you any suspicion as to the name of the woman who fired this shot—at you?” asked Holbin, sarcas- tically. “A very strong suspicion; with me it amounts now to a certainty. She is a woman who dwells in the Brookin house, and the only mystery lett is, how the devil dié she get up to the window?" This time Holbin’s aston- ishment was genuine. “I do not understand.” “She is a woman whose plans might have been defeated had the man who Was dimly seen in that room been any other than myself. Not to be misun- derstood in the matter, permit me to explain that in my opinion the wom am who fired that shot was your mother!” Holbin's first impulse was to denounce the doctor, as @ social duty, and take the chances of a per- ‘sonal encounter, but the value of the honest error into which Brodnar had fallen flashed upon him. He affected to understand that the doctor was making the statement as to himself and Mrs. Brookin in a sense not to be taken aa earnest, but to be construed as a refusal to explain the mystery. Ae thie moment, when Holbin was ‘taking up his hat and cane to depart, the doctor's assistant within the pri. vate room threw the door wide open, jana Holbin discovered = man propped in an arm-chair with his head ban- daged. The man’s back was turned towards the departing guest, and he |saw him but one instant. Dr. Brodnar hurriedly closed the door. “This, sir,” said Holbin in a rage, “le Infamous! "I demand the name of that person.” “Ask your mother, sir.” “I shall have satisfaction for thts, De. Brodnar! I shall publish these facts!" Brodnar looked upon him with inexprestible contempt. Then a grim smile came and dwelt upon his lips. “Aa I understand it,” he said, “you must marry to obtain a fertune. If you find satisfaction in blackening the name of some woman, indulge yourself 4s much as you please; but if you value Your life don’t venture to handle the name of Frances Brookin in public. I I have no objection to being shot at by mistake while discharging the duties of a family physician, I don't see why you should be rushing around trying 40 find seme man who is not a family physician and who was shot with talice-aforethought, Take my advice Mr. Holbin,” and the doctor's voice lost its playful tone; “don’t turn a comedy into a tragedy.” Holbin left the room without a word more. The physician stood a moment in deep thought. The smile returned to his face. “Poor devil!” he said, “his hands are tied.” Notwithstanding this decision, he immediately went a note ta Frances informing her that Raymond Holbin had discovered some of the facta connected with the tragedy. He assured her that she had no reasons for apprehension, and outlined kis in terview with Helbia. CHAPTER (ou Leaving the physician's office, Holbin made his way through the streets, where excited crowds were discussing fit spprosching conflict, He went to is room. It is true he had gained ne Profitable information concerning the unknown, yet—and the thought cun- soled him to some extent—he had made two important discoveries: Brodnar was his enemy, and the shooting had really occurred. Tut who wasthe man, and why should Brodnar seek to shield him? For the first time then it dawned upon Holbin that Brodnar was the friend who came to the rescue of the wounded man and bore him away. Everything corroborated Louise, aud if Louise spoke from a clear memory, then Frances had been observed ten= derly parting from the man she loved. This mental conclusion filled him with rage, despite the fact that he did not and could not believe the girl guilty of serious error. Common sense told him jalso that Brodnar would not have been a party to a scandal and the protector of a guilty participant. It was a bad ‘hour that Holbin gave to his dilemma in the privacy of his own room. In his doubt and distress he thought often of his mother, who had Richmond so- ciety at her finger ends, and whose clear, incisive mind could pierce the mystery if it could be pierced. But he hesitated at this stage. There were other secrets besides that which baffled him, and he was not prepared to admit the presence of Loulse in Richmond. But why not Frances? No explana- tions were necessary there; and she was young and, of course, easily frightened. He went at once to her room, and upon the plea of urgent necessity forced his way in. He found her with her cheeks wet with tears and instantly full of resentment. She re- mained standing while he was in the room, “Ihave a matter ef great importance, Frances, to discuss with you in private, ‘and much as I dislike to be guilty of in. 4 " 2 4 S " Wonf ae | as | inert (iat Wii Se aii “THIS, SIR," SAID HOLBIN, IN A RAGE, ‘nS INFAMOUS!" trusion there seems to be no help for it.” She had regained her calmness by a desperate effort. “To you, Mr.Holbin, I am always Mise Brookin, and there cannot possibly be any subject in which we are jointly in- terested so {important aa to necessitate immediate discussion.” ~ “I am sorry if I shall appear abrupt,” 2. Be see ee him fn the bea: iY glanced into the plastering & +,end the man was carried Broinar, who insowtestingta Srenae'ras mand the name of nso and your reasons for admit’ ws inte “this house” “Mr. Holbint” » Frances, althoug = earned, was Dut a girl and cot: kvep the tell- tale bieed from he “Do notattempt — eciveme. Give me the name andy reasone.” “By what rigst< 9x demand this, sir?” Her voice ste ed as she looked him fearlessly in th.¢ tS “By the right + bich your father's will confers. You take one course under that wih is property is his widow's, my is and if you take the other—* Be “In the meantime,” she said, coldiy, “I have several zee in which to de- cide, and during years neither you sor your mether can drive me from this house.” — “Drive you, Franses” “Miss Brookin!” | “Come, this is folly! I am, whether willing or unwilling, the present head of this family, oF at least this house- hold. AN michmend witt neva me re- jsponsibie for every aing that happens | here contrary to popriety, and I must insist that you eyplein this mest re- markable occurr joe. Be not force me to ask sah ete police, and thus make the matter public.” ‘The girl did not finch. “I am not afraid that you will do that, Mr. Holbin; you have too much at stake. Dr. Brodinar, besides, has told Fou that he was in this room, and Richmond wilk want te know why, if there is anythin . wrong afoot, you de not hold him re Sonsibie. No one has | been in this roo c—until now—except by my consent, and if any crime has | been committely, the “criminals are probably better known 10 you than anyone else. Tam totally in the dark; T have no idea why anyone, especially |@ woman, should attempt to shoot a friend of mine here.” | “a womaal WE 62 yous wom aia ite” i | “My own eyes. Eeawher tracks; and | Bow, sir, whe told you? Was it the woman?” = | Holbin laughed silently. 1. “You play that as though it were trump,” he said. “Perhaps no woman's tracks have ever been there but yours, \It is your garden.” |, “Only, I saw them before I made any tracks there,” she said, quietly. |_ “I don't question your honesty, Miss Brookin, but others aight; and if peo- ple were disposed you kindly they would sim; it that you had & powerful ‘To this she disdained a reply. Ske had picked up Brodnar’s letter, the table and moved away, seeing which he said per- sistently: ‘You wil” lease answer my question, I dik; madly to apnne Fosobatamy a eats SS ww secret will wih me; and I ‘must protec me of my future wife—that yo admit” | “Your wifey fa¥« you supposed for a moment, si:, that I shall ever become ‘your wife?” Frances came back and Stood before Him. “Why, Mr. Holbin, | there is not wealth enough in Virginia to bring about that!” | “Miss Brookin"—and Holbin sank his voice to the most courteous of tones, and met her glances without em- darrassment—“why is it that you dis- like me?” | “I have not given the matter a thought, sir. I simply accept the fact.” He was silent a moment, his eyes cast down. | “You hate my mother,” he said, sad- ly and bitterly, “and Iam included; I ‘understand that. But admitting that you have cause to hate her—and I do Rot—you have none to hate me. Con- sider the injustice, Let me say now— I did not expect ever to say it, but a man is no man who will not defend himself—iet me say now that, so far from having cause to hate me, if pro- found respect, if aympathy for your loneliness, if genuine affection and the tenderest love count for anything with a woman, vou have more than sufficient cause to think well of me.” Frances looked upon him with amazement, touched in spite of her resolution, He was not slow to pereeive this. “My mother,” he continued, “is not from the world’s standpoint a lovable woman, but she is—my mother; and I am her | son. She is self-willed; but she is just, Shall I admit it to you? She has made |my life unhappy; she has been the cause of my living abroad—" | “Who was Louise, then? And why should the mention of her name—have Killed my father?” She covered her ‘face with her hands, and gave way gently to her tears. He waited a few /moments until she regained her com- | posure, | “Phere are turned down pages in the lives of all men, Miss Brookin— and in the lives of some women, An- other time T shall tell you the his- ‘tory of Louise, and let you judge me if you will. But I swear to you now Jas though I stood in the presence of God, that I did not lead her off by means of a mock marriage—I did not! You may not understand it, but there are times when the man is not alone’ to blame in these matters. He is in- solved thecuck Bis Ghaiie Gun ta, Surrounding us, I am afraid, and yet, whatever may have been my mother’s Interest in your father’s will, I knew nothing whatever of it. Why, I have been here a few weeks only. And fo you suppose for one moment that Tcould share in any property extort ea from you by such strange cireum= stances? I am not the heir, if you refuse to marry me, but I may help you, and Iwill. My dear girl, upon the day you are 21 if Tam sure that you do not wish to take your property with the encumbrance of a husband, I Shall in writing decline to marry ou,” | “Ob, Mr. Holbin!” “For the rest—this miserable mys tory—you are answered already. If TU believed that you were in any way tompromised, I would not admit that Viove you—!* “Please! please do not—1" “I could not even remain in this elty and doubt you. But as a man who has seen many a woman the innocent victim of mistakes and bad advice, I'am bound to use every em €eavor to protect your own and my mother’s interests. This Dr, Brod- nar—” “He is my friend! Don't speak iI of him!” “I speak ill of no one. But I warn you that he is absolutely unfit te advise a girl. Headstrong, opinion- ated, arrogant, he stakes everything upon his own judgment, and when such a man loses, he loses for others besides himself. Frankly, I have seen men by the ten thousand until one man’s face anywhere indicates the moral tribe to which he belongs; and J tell you Dr. Brodnar may be true te one friend at the expense of an other—" “I cannot listen if you accuse him.” “I shall not accuse him. I shall enly say that I now demand nothing ef you, but I ask you as a man whose tenderest solicitude is for you to in- form me of the mysterious occurrence in this room. Will you?" Frances ‘was embarrassed; bui she looked up at length with a kinder look in her face than he had yet seen. “There is nothing I may tell you,” ehe said, “but this: Iam sorry, sin- eerely sorry, that I have misjudged you, and 2 think you are generous and kind to me.” “For that I thank you. And now again forgive me for having troubled you tovday—the matter seemed a pressing one. Will you—will you still insist on the ‘Miss Brookin?” May I not sometimes say “Frances?” “It matters little," she said at length. But when be was gone she reviewed her action with growing wonder. “What possessed me—what influenced me to yield so much?" she asked herself over and over. She was too young to know that a mystery was involved in that question as old as the human race, - omer et eee) WN Rees) ole fee Pinay) ¥—o*»< = ss 7 Gos SEAN Gayou Stak Recent cee So ow dont naw what tod: 452 GES ME ate aay Tae yaae is Sa PON aly sn mite am eomae ate iy toae selec Bee ant a ae mes ee es, eee tee ae Sac ene ee Pee es is aoe eas Peed corner re ee atin eee Be ane Yes, no matter what's your burden, emer ete eeepc roar seu an is So, whate'er it is that troubles, just fence a Bester eevee —A. F. L., in Baptist Union, HOW HE LEARNED TO SWIM Dr. Torrey Tolls a Story of His Boy- hood Days and Draws a Les- son Therefrom, | I remember how I learned to swim. I lived in my boyhood, till I was about tea years of age, near Seneca lake, a beau- Uful sheet of water. I eould not swim, but I meant to learn. So I got a book on the art of swim- ming. I remember to this day how that book Inoked; I can see the pictures in ityet. There were diagrams telling you how to le down on the floor and go through the motions till you mastered them. I didn’t tell anybody I had the book; but I would go up to my bed- Toom, get down on the floor, and go through all the motions. ‘Then I said: “I have mastered it.” Down I marched to Seneca ake and jumped in and swam—right to the bot- tom. “wh,” I sald, “this thing will never do in the world!’ I will never learn how to swim.” * Finally, my elder brother said one day: “If you would just jump in you would swim.” I jumped in, floundered around the best I could, and swam a little bit. The next day I went further; the next day I swam about 20 feet; and to- day I suppose I could swim ten miles, iI didn’t get cold—at least, { am just as much at home in the water as on the tang. How did I learn todo it? By doing it. Arid that is the way with Christian work. Learn to do it by doing it—The Journal. Sncunmeinaddianniaa” Self-sacrifice at its best seeks no rec- ognition. It is content with having done its work. But many who give up much for others seem unwilling to think the sacrifice complete until some notice has been taken of it. True self-sacrifice does not at all concern itself with returns. It rather rejoices in the unknown service ‘and the unheralded act of spending for others with no thought of self. To those ‘who have this spirit the world turns for help and strength. It is of one such as these that Whittier wrote: “A full rich nature, free to trust, ‘Truthful, and almost sterniy Just, Impusive, earnest, prompt to act, And make her generous thought a fact, Keeping with many a light disguise ‘The secret of self-sacrifice.” —S. S. Times. ‘Won the Conquest Over Self. ‘There is a modern story of a merchant who was devoted to high purposes in life, who was determined to be a man free from bondage to the lower things. One day a ship of his which was coming homeward was delayed. He became anxious, and the next day was yet more troubled, and the third day still more. ‘Then he came to himself, awaking to the true condition of bondage to earthly things, and said: “Is it possible that T have come to love money for itself, and not for its nobler uses?” Taking the value of the ship and its cargo, he gave it to charities, not because he wished to be rid of the money, but because only thus could he get the conquest over him- self. ‘hii A TRULY CHRISTIAN WAR. How the Converted Chief of a Mada- gascar Tribe Won His Belliger- ‘ent Beaten Melick bore. | _,Now that the fat east is the theater ‘@ a war that promises to be long an¢ Bloody, it may be of interest to recal ‘the story of a war which was carried on very differently. A missionary from Madagascar is responsible for the tale: ‘The Kora tribe had been converte: hea to Christian'ty. Cor tain fe Korg the Tava | t Very troubles.me. At last forbearance ceased to be a virtue, ‘and it became necessary to teach them ‘& lesson. There must be war, they concluded. But it was the first time the Koras had gone to war since they had become a Christian people, and the prime minister reminded them that it must be carried on in a Chris- tian manner. Therefore, beside the ‘usual military drill native pastors were Dusily at work among the soldiers, in structing them that there must be no Reediess bloodshed, no carrying off of Slaves, no stealing or the other wrong things that commonly went with war. That there should be no temptation ta rob innocent villagers, a fund of Money was ralsed that the soldiers might honestly pay for whatever they should need while in the enemy’s conn: try. Prayer meetings were also. held dally for the right conduct and speedy termination of the war. The Instructions were faithfully car- ried ont, says Sophie Bronson Titter ington, in Young People. The Sake lava villagers were astonished at the unusnal condnet of the invaders “What strange enemies are these?” they asked. “They will not tuke so much as an egg without paying for It.” At last the two armies faced each other. The commander-in-chiet, who was the nephew of the prime minister, wished to see what a parley would ac. complish. He arranged a meeting be- tween himself and the chief of the offending tribe, and explained to him why he wished, if possible, to avoid bloodshed. The chief quite misunderstood his motives, “You are afraid to fight,” he sneered. “At what price will you sell me yon: der bullock?” answered the com: mander, ‘The price was given. The commander paid the amount asked, and then aimed his gun at the animal. “You can’t kill it at that distance,” was the sneering remark. The shot was fired and the bullock fell dead. “Now, my friend,” said the Kora commander, “a gooa many of my men are quite as good sho’. as I am. What do you think as to your chance in bat- tle?” “We would all be dead men,” an- swered the chief, and his words were echoed by the soldiers that stood around him. ‘The parley was followed by a declaration of peace, the chief saying: “We accept your conditions, and thank you for the way in which you have treated us. Cannot some of your men stay and -teach us the religion that makes enemies into friends?” Thus ended what may truly be called & most Christian war, RELIGIOUS THOUGHT. ‘The warfare may be in this world, Dut the battle ts the Lord's and His banner is love.—Ram's Horn, One sure way to get into Heaven, for &@ day at least, is to do a kind act to Some one who Is unkind to you, The man who forgets his manners after marriage puts his autograph to earlier hypocrisies—United Presbyter- fan, Pity—More helpful than all wisdom $8 one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us.—George Eliot. Even tho foolish virgins were too £ wise to try to make the beauty @@ their amps pass for the brilllancy of thelr lights. When it fs our meat and drink to a His will tt will never be His will thal we should lack meat and “drinks Baws oe Sabbath—There are many person who think Sunday is a. sponge. wit which to wipe out “the ‘ans of "ed Wweek.—H. W. Beecher, When the sinner’s pleading fang mee's the patient face of the Serious the day of reconciliation has comes United Presbyterian, The grace that liberates also tliuspe nates. The grace that brings “eq demption” also confers “wisdom.” Opened exes are to be fed and weaned with ever more gloriggg unveilings off the Eternal. We ard obtain ex and more spacious’ coneptiag nt {ruth vicher and’ nrofounder kao ledge of God.—J. 1 Jowett We fail in life not because we ar Durposeless but because our many Durposes are so mixed that we canned find the way out. We have too mange There is no absorbing motive no mast tering purpose that. dominates "the brood of dreams and visions that Ae our horizon. It is not for want vision that most men fall, bet’ f Want of path—tUnitea Presbyterian. 4 ‘masks ce dee City life imposes a great strain om! all residents of a metropolis. Evew, the rich cannot wholly escape this stress, which is both mental and physt! cal. Duty moreover often calls one the performance of peculiarly worry or wearying tasks. What can be done, and what should be done is to interml the strain every now and then, to ta time between whiles for prayer sons, and to seek at once to calm Feinvigorate the mind by close Men munion with a loving " Heaveniyl Father who knows Just how weak bi man nature is, and just how to sec it when it worries or wearies.—N. Observer. Only Think They Gould Do. |! “How did they ever come to send him to the legislature?” “Well, you see they were prevented by a technicality from sending him te ‘the penitentiary, and he showed no dise Position to move out of town.”—Chi ‘Record-Herald, ot Her Definition. ‘Teacher—Write a sentence contatgd ing “the bitter end.” 1 Polly (reading from her slate)—& Dig dog chased my kitty, and as she ‘went under the porch “he bit her ema." |—Juase. 7 cae gee a ee \ Little Elsworth had been told that b@ might help mamma get the ‘string beans. ready for dinner. Soon mamma say him busily at + ork with a needle anal long white thread. 4 “What are you doing. Elsworth?” dhe asked, a “Tm *rirgine the beans.” answered wort Shraniete . Tow True! Spt. “What would be the opinion of a girl {f a young man walked her six blocks to get a three-cent sodat” “Why, if she didn’t love him she would say he was cheap." “Suppose she did love him? j “Then she would say it was economy. that deserved praise."—Chicazo Dally, News. ae sok Re eee EEG Maidenhood. 4 When soventecn a ines # 1s “neither hay por grass” Ae Hut. now f think It over, She's hettor—ahe’s swect clover, His Interpretation, ? Little Amzi (who has an inquiring mind)—Uncle Tim, I saw the word im the newspaper—what is the “curricus lum" of a college. Uncle Timrod (promptly) —Curriews lum, eh. Why, that's what them ‘ere. mop-headed collexe students comb their hair with.—Pack ; i esos wen ee ‘ ; brilliant young woman named Mu Iahe chlld-ots talemced tune ts et Had plainiy’ to rast {Guveland Pain Dealer eae A FIGURE OF SPEECH. ee oe ea ae ioe at SON ee Ge tke | ORR A aa UR 3 Esean<4 4 LS Bas i\\ iN‘ cs SY ON nS FS PAN eS =e 4 C= ~ ae wis a “ay wii == ff Mr. Monk (who has lost his balance) —Do you know, I begin to feel awfully, down In the mouth.—Ally Sloper. Undeetded. ‘Tor marry Dinah now or Chice ‘ ‘At ain't decided quite Ah doan’ tink Chive would evan biow Be up, but Dinan might. Pe Sin Ros Beggar pn His Fo.ce. ‘ Doctor—You owe mie a bill of $50. Slowpa; —Well, if I had a job I might pay you, Can't you give me a job? ‘Doetor—What kind of a job could give you? ‘ Slowp2y—Well, you might sive me the Job of collecting the bill—Puck, | The Way It Happened. + She—Archibaid was always trying to avold the girls, Where did he meat the one he afterward married? i He—He didin’t meot her. She overtook, him.—Smart Set ‘ Shell Game. | Clarence—I am very sorry, old boy, that I can't bet on the hoat race, but my, governor forbids me taking chances om a shell game —Corneli Widow. ‘ HE PLANET Published every Saturday by JOHN M. MITCHELL, JR. at 20 North 40th Street, Richmond Va. 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IDLENESS is a disease that every colored person should strive to get rid of. Work, if you only wash clothes and clean dishes at home. We cannot reach the summit of our ambition in forty years or in fifty either. It may be that our children or our children's children will enjoy all of the privileges, which we are now denied WE should continue tc teach our children good manners and to set them examples worthy of imitation. White children are bad too, but they can be better afford to be than our children can. THERE is hardly a community in the Southland that responsible, honest, industrious colored people are not wanted. There are plenty of young colored people, but they are too often of the lazy, thriftless, worthless kind. COLORED men, there is no need to be discouraged. The outlook is bright and brightening. Save your money and buy land, engage in business and your future will take care of itself. It will be gratifying news to all to know that Company F, Third Regiment, Alabama National Guard has been mustered out of service by Adjutant-General W. W. BANDON for its failure to protect Henry MAPLES from a lynching party, while he was confined in the jail at Huntsville, Alabama. A report from Hamilton, Georgia, states that ASHFORD JENKINS and ZAN MANN, both colored, were four miles from that town when they were pursued by LEONIDAS GAY, white, who was riding rapidly after them. They cut across a cotton-field in order to avoid him, but he continued to pursue them, whereupon they shot him, killing him almost instantly. They left his dead body in the field. JENKINS escaped, but MANN was arrested. It is evident that only half-truth in this affair has been told. We think if JENKINS has a running start, he had better keep on until he reaches Canada or lands in Mexico. He may come out all right before the law, but before the mob, his doom is a foregone conclusion. JUST as we predicted, the lynching of colored men has led to the lynching of white ones. JOHN MORRISON, white, shot and killed WILL T. FLOYD, white, on the 1st inst., at Kershaw, South Carolina. Only one policeman guarded the jail. He was overpowered. The keys were secured and MORRISON was hanged to a tree with a pair of buggy lanes. Sheriff HUNTER arrived with deputies on a special train a few minutes after the lynching, and troops from Camden came later. The body was found at midnight. We are as much opposed to the lynching of white men as we are to the lynching of colored ones. The lynchers should be puni-hied and the speedy arrest, trial and conviction of these murderers will do much to better the condition of affairs in South Carolina. EVERY colored person in the southland should now have a smile of satisfaction on his countenance, for Rev. NATHAN WOOD, a white preacher is now locked up in the La Crosse, Wisconsin jail upon the charge of stealing chickens in La Crosse and Winona. Methodist ministers held services in the jail last Sunday and prayers were offered for his forgiveness. There is not a crime that a Negro preacher was ever alleged to have committed, but what some white man didn't go him one better. The white preacher had a wagon to assist him in his chicken-stealing oprations. A bag is usually the "weapon of offense" in the south. When a white man stops robbing banks and drops to the level of robbing ben-coops, he deserves to be caught and punished. Prayers are powerful mediums, but we hardly think that they will do him any good. TO HAVE A NEW TRIAL. We have repeatedly stated that as between the alleged Republican Supreme Court of the United States at Washington and the Democratic Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia at Richmond, we would take our chances before the latter tribunal. Barring arant political questions, the case of a colored man is considered upon its merits and he has a most favorable opportunity to secure justice even where the other party concerned belongs to the white race. This is emphasized in the case of ROBERT BOWLES, colored, who shot and killed JOHN RUFF, a white fireman in the yards of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at Clifton Forge, Va. He was captured and carefully shielded and protected from a mob of white men anxious to take his life. The shooting of RUFF occurred March 1st, 1917. wa tried at Covington, Va., by a white jury, convicted and sentenced to be hanged. The judge over-ruled the motion for a new trial and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court with the result that a new trial has been granted. According to the evidence, RUFF was in fault and it seems to have been a clear case of self-defense. The lower court erred in its instructions to the jury. It is a long way to liberty and life now, however, and only the continued effort of counsel and people can secure for this colored man the full measure of justice to which he is entitled. The judges of our state Supreme Court are able jurists and belong to that upper class of white Virginians; who have the moral courage to express their opinions even when they are antagonized by people, who are either not acquainted with the facts or desire to exercise race prejudice in the administration of justice. JAPS DEFEATED IN SKIRMISHES Series of Outpost Fights on Southern Front of Russian Army. GENERAL ADVANCE EXPECTED St. Petersburg, Oct. 5.—Official advises received from the Far East describe a series of skirmishes on the southern front of General Kuropatkin's army, the only importance of which lies in the fact that the Japanese are showing a disposition to press forward and feel out the Russian positions. General Mistchenko's cossacks in every case drove back the opposing forces. The activity of the Japanese outposts is doubtless intended to screen movements of their armies, and therefore may be regarded as precursory symptoms of final preparations for an advance, which probably will begin within a week. A special messenger has brought to the emperor General Kuropatkin's full report of the battle of Liao Yang. The messenger, who submitted to an interview, declares that the main army is concentrated at Tie Pass, and that it is not likely General Kuropatkin will make a determined stand at Mukden. There were recurrent rumors of the fall of Port Arthur, but they have not the slightest foundation. The war office has received the following dispatch from General Sakharoff dated Octobr 3: "At dawn on October 1 a squadron of Japanese cavalry twice attempted to break through the line of advance posts of cossacks of the Guard in the district between Khunkhuandia and Fengtianpa. Both attempts were unsuccessful. Two setias of our cavalry reinforced the advance posts and the Japanese retreated." Towards noon of the same day one THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA battalion of the Japanese advance guard with two or three squadrons of cavalry renewed the offensive movement against a regiment of cossacks. The firing lasted until nightfall. General Mistchenko sent reinforcements to the aid of the cossacks, and towards evening the enemy was repulsed at all points the whole line retreating towards Siailokhety pursued by our cavalry. "Captain Tolstoukine, commander of a sotnia, ambushed one of the enemy's patrols at Konschutzy. One Japanese officer was killed. "In the positions abandoned by the Japanese our cossacks found a number of cartridges and medical stores, and also a few dead horses. We had two officers and two cossacks wounded. "The same day a Japanese force of one battalion and a half and a squadron of cavalry attacked in three divisions our outposts between the Hun river and the railway. Towards evening this movement was checked with the help of another company, which reinforced the outpost. One cossack was killed and one wounded. "One Russian patrol dispersed two Japanese patrols in the vicinity of Tchantian, on the right bank of the Hun river, taking three Japanese prisoners. "Another Russian patrol sent in an easterly direction discovered Tawanghu Pass occupied by 200 Chinese bandits commanded by Japanese officers. During the reconnoissance one cossack was killed." FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR Russians Make Desperate Attempts to Recapture Lost Positions. Recapture Lost Positions. Chefo, Oct. 3.—Severe fighting, the Russians being the aggressors, occurred on September 28 and 29 on the west shore of Liao Ti promontory, near Pigeon bay, according to a report brought by Chinese who left Port Arthur on September 30. The Russians already apparently are attempting to capture the heavy guns which the Japanese have mounted in that vicinity. The Russians were in considerable force, and they made several sorties, dragging field artillery with them. They were unsuccessful, however. Three junks with 160 coolies arrived at Chefoo. They left Port Arthur because they were forced to carry the wounded and bury the dead. They also were afraid that eventually they would have no food, although rice is plentiful now, according to their stories. They further say that the Russians lost heavily during the attacks of September 19 and September 23, but the Japanese loss was much heavier. One of the coolies, who had been a water carrier, showed a wounded hand that he sustained on September 22. He and four companions went to a well in the center of the town. A shell burst and killed three of his companions and wounded a fourth. The Russian ships were silent during the battle, and the hitherto unused merchant ships were as a result of the fight turned into hospitals. New Consul General St Canton. Washington, Oct. 5. — President Roosevelt appointed Julius G. Lay as consul general at Canton in succession to Robert M. MeWade, removed. Mr. Lay formerly was American consul general at Barcelona. Benjamin H. Ridgely, American consul at Nantes, France, was appointed consul general at Barcelona to succeed Mr. Lay. SENATOR HOAR'S FUNERAL Services Held at Worcester and Body Taken to Concord For Interment. Worcester, Mass., Oct. 4. — Fournerval services for United States Senator George F. Hoar were held here. In the presence of many persons representing societies and associations, the city of Worcester, the commonwealth of Massachusetts and the congress of the United States, the favorite hymns of the dead statesman were sung, the 90th Psalm was read, and two clergymen spoke words in eulogy of the man who had been their friend for many years. Public and private business in the city was suspended. Buildings were draped and pictures of Senator Hoar were generally displayed with symbols of mourning in the windows. The services, which were held in the little Church of the Unity, which Senator Hoar attended, in accordance with the wishes of the senator, were of a most unceremonious nature. Three hymns were sung. Rev. Dr. Rush R. Shippen, of Brockton, formerly pastor of the Church of the Unity, spoke briefly of his personal acquaintance with Senator Hoar, and Dr. Edward Everett Hale, the venerable chaplain of the United States senate, selfoillmate and lifelong friend of the senator, spoke at greater length, after having read a psalm and offered a brief prayer. Less than an hour was taken up with the simple exercises at the church, and after those present had taken a final look at the face of the senator, the body was removed to city hall, to lie in state where the thousands whom the church could not accommodate might have opportunity to take final leave. Today the body was taken to Concord, where interment was made. Patients Who Resort to Such Treatment Can't Severe Disease MENT Cannot Recover Damages. Concord, N. H., Oct. 5.—The legality of the practice of Christian Science in New Hampshire was upheld by the supreme court of the state in a decision handed down in the suit of Mrs. Jennie Spead, of this city, to recover damages for alleged injuries as the result of treatment by Irving W. Tomlinson, a Christian Science practitioner, also of Concord. Mrs. Spead claimed that Tomlinson had failed to cure her of the illness for which he treated her, and that her cure was greatly delayed by the time spent in taking his treatment. The case was decided in favor of the defendant in the lower court, but the plaintiff appealed. The supreme court now affirms the decision and dismisses the bill. In substance the court holds that the practice of Christian Science is legal and that patients who have resorted to such treatment cannot recover damages in case the practitioner uses the accepted Christian Science methods of treatment. The plaintiff claimed damages on three grounds, negligence, deceit and 000 Sale is Still Going On With J. H. Busby, 00 Broad St. CENTRAL, NO. N. A. STREAKER & CO. breach of guaranty X-RAYS CAUSED CANCER Continuous Exposure Caused Growth On Hands and Finally Death. On Flames and Finally Death. Orange, N. J., Oct. 4. *Clarence N. Dally* is dead at his home in East Orange, N. J., from the effects of a cancerous growth resulting from long continued persistence in experimenting with X-ray apparatus in the experimenting department of the Edison laboratory at West Orange. For 16 years Mr. Dally was employed in the Edison works, where for a number of years continuous exposure to the mysterious power of the rays induced the cancerous growth on his hands which finally caused his death, after intense suffering, and the successive amputation of both arms. He continued his work until four years ago, when he accepted a position with a lamp concern in Chicago. There the growth became so painful that he was compelled to return home for treatment. Efforts were made to check the cancerous growth, but it spread over his entire body and finally caused his death. MOODY TO SUCCEED HOAR Attorney General to Be Appointed Unite States Senator. Worcester. Oct. 5. Governor John L. date in probability at the next the governor's council, anne. appointment of Attorney General Blam H. Moody, of Haverhill, to succeed United States Senator George F. Hoar. Shortly before his death Senator Hoar communi- cated to Governor Bates his wishes that the present attorney general might succeed him as senator from Massachusetts, and it is understood here that Mr. Moody will accept. Found Eight Skeletons. Grand Iepids, Mich., Oct. 4.—Much excitement has been created in the village of Sparta, 16 miles west of here, by the discovery of eight skeletons near the town. The discovery was made by three young men, who were hunting. They found one skeleton, and upon investigation found three more buried in the ground, and an army of men began digging over the premises. Four more were found. A bullet was found in each skull. The region in which the bodies were found was formerly a wild one, and it is thought that the bodies may be those of early settlers, killed by highwaymen. Conciliation Board to Meet Friday. Scranton, Pa., Oct. 5.—A meeting of the anthracite conciliation board has been called for next Friday at Pottsville. The grievance of the employees of the Lehigh Coal company regarding payment of sliding scale on net earnings will be taken up. Postal Cases to Come Up October 18. Washington, Oct. 5. The court of appeals fixed October 18 as the date for the hearing of arguments on the appeal of the postal cases of Machen, Lorenz and Groff, convicted some months ago of conspiracy to defraud the government. THIRD ATTEMPT TO WRECK SHIP Hole Bored in Bottom of Battiship Connecticut and Compartment Flooded. New York, Oct. 3. The New York Herald says, "Three times within a half year has the hand of treachery been folled in attempts to wreck the United States, battleship Connecticut, launched at the New York navy yard on Thursday. Only Saturday was the last drop of water turned from a compartment which was filled from a hole bored through the half-inch steel keel plates on the stairs bottom. "The three thousand workman at the New York yard have been informed of these agencies in seriously injure and perish perilously damage the power, fighting craft. It is expected that their loyalty will assist the care of the authorities in frustrating further attempts, and that their indignation may possibly lead to the detection of the perpetrators of the previous outrages. "The guard on the Connecticut has been strengthened, and the sentinels understand that if they kill a man in the act of trying to injure the ship they will receive the thanks of the navy department." The story says that six months ago it was found that holes had been bored through the centre of rivets in the hull, allowing a leakage. This act was discovered and new rivets inserted. There is no clew to the identity of the perpetrators of these outrages. That they may be discovered is considered almost hopeless if they do not again renew their attacks on the ship. Great Success. We are fitting the men with garments that popularize this store. Perhaps a hint at the price range will induce you to grace this store with your presence. Men's Suits, correct style for fall and winter, $ 8.00 Men's Suits, snappy effects . $10.00 Men's Suits, handsomely tailored. $15.00 to $25.00 Men's Trousers, new and novel striped effects $ 3.00 Men's Trousers, exclusive get-up . $ 5.00 Men's Overcoats. Coats of every desripti long lengths; hundreds of $7.50 to $30 00. 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Do you think that men have stolen the rights of other men— That wrong is now triumphant? Beard the evil in its deed Don't let the carpets stop you—stand up for right to-day; You may not see to-morrow—stand up and say your say! Do you think the liquor traffic is a curse upon the earth? That nations and trampies things of worth? Some day you mean to say it, but you dally and delay; Come to the front, my brother—stand up and say your say! Do you love the pure and holy thought that Christ has taught the world? Do you stand a friend to truth and right whenever it is told? Do you intend to do your part? Don't wait anyway! There never was a needier time—stand up and say your say! *National Advocate.* DISTILLER AND HIS SON. Incident Which Proved That Destiny of Latter Rested with Father More Than Anyone Else. In the first year of my ministry there occurred an incident within the bounds of my congregation which a half century had failed to efface from my memory. At an early day the cause of temperance was gradually spreading its influence through our country, and we thought it well to organize a temperance society in our community. In my congregation there was a gentleman 31 years of age of more than ordinary intelligence and business activity. It was desirable that he should join our new society, and I did my best to bring him to that point, but without success. On one occasion, when trying to persuade him to connect himself with the temperance move A man in a suit stands in the doorway of a bedroom, holding a book and pointing at a man lying in bed. The man in bed is reaching out with his hand. "OH, I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO SAY!" ment, he said to me: "I never expect to be a member of a temperance society, and yet I rejoice at their existence—not on my own account, but for the sake of that boy," pointing to his son of four years. "When he has grown to manhood he will be under better influences than those which have surrounded his father. He will have temperance men for his companions—drinking usages will then have ceased." I repiled in most serious tones: "Mr. 8—whatever effect temperance societies may have on the community at large, one thing is certain, which is that the destiny of your little son is in your hands more than all the others; that such is your influence on that boy that it may well be expected that his future will be shaped by you more than by the whole outside world." I regret that my words were too prophetic! In about two years after the above interview I was called to bury that dear boy. He was burned to death. His father had a small distillery on his farm. One evening, while engaged in removing some apple-brandy from the "receiver" into a cask, the boy standing by with lighted candle, the liquor was ignited, an explosion followed, and both father and son were covered with flames! The father was taken to his bed and slowly recovered after weeks of suffering. But where was the son who was to live and grow up under the happy influence of a temperance community? Where was he? On the day of the funeral, as I entered the chamber of the suffering father, he turned his face to the wall, and raising his wounded hand as if to shun my sad look, exclaimed in agony: "Oh, I know what you are going to say:"—C. B., in Presbyterian. Total Abstinence in a Will On the 15th of June there was filed for probate the will of Mr. Robert Hall, New York city. This will directed that for five years after his death his children should abstain from use of all liquors and should not frequent saloons or places where liquors were sold, under penalty of being disinherited. He leaves an estate worth $40,000, which was divided among his widow and five children, the shares of the children being based on the above condition. BOYS AND CIGARETTES. The Startling Declaration of a Magistrate in a New York Court. The effects of cigarette using by young boys would be a startling revelation to many of their mothers if they understood the alarming proportions to which it has grown in this country. A magistrate in Harlem county, New York, made the following significant declaration the other day: "Yesterday I had before me 35 boy prisoners. Thirty-three of them were confirmed cigarette smokers. To-day from a reliable source, I have made the grewsome discovery that two of the largest cigarette manufacturers in this country soak their product in a weak solution of opium." The fact that out of the 35 prisoners 35 smoked cigarettes might seem to indicate some direct connection between cigarettes and crime. And when it is announced on authority that most cigarettes are doped with opium, this connection is not hard to understand. The cigarette is to young boys very much like what whiskey is to grown men. If it does not directly cause crime it at least accompanies it in nine cases out ten. It must be universally admitted that the majority of young boys addicted to cigarettes are generally regarded as bad boys. It is an addiction that does not ally itself with the high virtues of manly youth. It leads to bad associations and bad environments. He must be a strange boy indeed who can derive moral and physical good from cigarettes. Oplum is like whiskey—it creates an increasing appetite that grows with what it feeds upon. Even pure tobacco has the same effect. The growing boy who lets tobacco and opium get a hold upon his senses is never long in coming under the domination of whiskey, too. Tobacco is the boy's easiest and most direct road to whisky. When opium is added, the young man's chances of resisting the combined forces and escaping physical, mental and moral harm is slim indeed. It is a deadly combination in most cases. There are few, if any, cases in which it is not more or less harmful. Stomach and nerves and will power weakened for life is the common result, even though the habits finally be mastered.—Cleveland Press. DRUNKARDS' SONS. Bad Showing for the Offspring of Those Who Are Addicted to Strong Drink. Of the 420 boys committed to the industrial school at Lancaster, O., during the past year, 120, or nearly one-third of the whole, had intemperate fathers; five had intemperate mothers. Of the boys without either father or mother, there were 31, and of those with father dead there were 93, while 82 had lost a mother, an new nothing of either parent. It is food for abundant reflection in these cases cited. There is no single cause, it appears, which sends a boy to the bad quicker than an intemperate father. This sort of parent is worse than none at all, according to the statistics. The record of the hospitals, asylums, prisons, reformatories, all show that the man who indulges in liquor is unfit to be a father. The drinker's children are cursed with parental taints, which crop out in insanity, imbecility, vice and crime. Even though a line of good ancestry and the opposing power of purity in the mother shield the children of a drinking father from the worst of his traits, the evil influence of the drunkard in the home yet mars the masterpiece. The boys and girls of drunken father or mother go to the bad in appallingly large proportions. The worst of the drinking habit is its cumulative effect. The father may, because his father and mother were temperate, be able to drink with impunity, apparently, but his son has a greater craving and less vitality. The evil that the drinking man does to his energies impairs the powers of his offspring, and they fall easy victims to the liquor habit. —American Issue. TEMPERANCE FACTS Inebriety has been called a toxic degeneration, the treatment of which will depend on ascertaining the causes and removing them. These may vary and comprise widely different conditions.—Journal of Inebriety. An anti-treating movement is making considerable headway in Montreal, Quebec. Members of the league pledge themselves not to accept from nor to offer to others intoxicating liquors in any public bar, hotel or club.—National Advocate. A New York magistrate says that in 30 years there will be no statesmen left in the United States if the use of cigarettes continues. This may be putting it pretty strong, and yet a police magistrate would appear to be in a position to form an accurate opinion.—Cleveland Papers. Qede beer was the favorite beverage in Egypt 6,000 years ago. The location of the town is lost, but the inscriptions on the tombs describe the kinds and qualities used and the process of making. Qede was the Milwaukee of that old civilization which has vanished. —Journal of Inebriety. Dr. S. S. Thorn of says the alcohol in beer: "It is a narcotic, and cumulative in its effects. For instance, mercurials are cumulative. A dose of one sixteenth or one thirty-second of a grain would have no appreciable effect on the system; but a number of these administered consecutively would soon produce salivation and other destructive results. So beer accumulates its effects in the system." Pasadena, Cal., a no-license city of 16,000 population, had only 38 arrests last year. Stockton, a city of 17,000, with plenty of saloons, had 1,074 arrests. Set Him Thinking "So long as mother is willing that should marry you," said the sweet thing "papa can easily be wen over." "Er-ah-do the womenfolk a'way rule in your family?" asked the young man, timidly—Tit-Bits. Convict Hangs Himself. Baltimore, Md., Oct. 4. — James Thompson, a colored convict in the Maryland penitentiary, serving an 18 year sentence for murder in the second degree, committed suicide in his cell by hanging, making a noose out of his suspenders. Thompson was convicted of killing a man at Chestertown, Md. LIFE PRESERVERS WEIGHTED Officers of a Camden, N. J., Cork Compan y Under Arrest. Washington, Oct. 3. — A conspiracy which has been developed by officials of the department of commerce and Labor and of the department of justice resulted in the arrest at Camden, N. J., of J. H. Stone, H. C. Quintard, Charles W. Russ and James Russ, officers of the Nonpareil Cork Works. They were apprehended by the United States marshal for the district of New Jersey, under an Indictment found on September 29 by the United States grand jury at Trenton, charging them with conspiring to defraud the government and prejudice the administration of the steamboat inspection laws by putting upon the market compressed cork blocks for use in making life preservers, each of which blocks contained in the centre a piece of bar iron about six inches long and weighing eight ounces. The iron bar was inserted and concealed in the block for the purpose of increasing the weight to the legal requirement of six pounds of good cork for each life preserver. The men arrested will be arraigned before the United States district court of New Jersey, to plead to the indictment. DUPONT MILL BLOWS UP Two Workmen Killed In Explosion Near Peckville, Pa. Scranton, Pa., Oct. 4.-By an explosion in the corning mill of the Dupont-DeNamours Powder company's plant, near Peckville, Richard Hasney, of Jessup, and Walter Allsworth, of Olyphant, met instant death. The explosion was plainly heard in Olyphant and Peckville. The roof and sides of the building were blown away, and what remained of the mill took fire. The employees of the other mills nearby were soon on hand with fire apparatus and had the flames under control in a short time. The bodies of the unfortunate men were found among the ruins in a horribly mangled and burned condition. Undertaker Kinbach took charge of the bodies. This is the fifth time these mills have blown up in a period of 20 years, and four times within the last four years, always with fatal results. Norfolk, Va., Oct. 5.—On the petition of Charles Chaucey, of Montgomery county, Pa., Federal Judge Waddill granted a temporary injunction for bidding the merging of the Seaboard Air line and the Seaboard and Roanoke railroads. Mr. Chaucey holds $11,000 in 6 per cent certificates of indebtedness issued by the Seaboard and Roanoke amount of $90,000, and no says that $285,000 of this issuance are still outstanding. The injunction was served on President J. M. Barr and General Counsel Leigh R. Watts, of the Seaboard Air line. Pennsay Orders 600 Coal Cars. Philadelphia, Oct. 4.—The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has awarded contracts for 600 steel hopper coal cars to the Pressed Steel Car Company and the Cambria Steel Company, each concern to build 300. 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In the morning he's a pirate, with a cut-lass and a gun. And we tremble at the flashing of his eye; His name, as he informs us, is an awe-inspiring one: "Lord Perdinando Roderigo Guy!" By ten o'clock our pirate has renounced his gory trade; In arm now, he has a lance and shield; He gallantly advances to defend a help-mask. And we know that hold "Sir Launcelot" has the field. And next, a skulking savage, he is lurking in the hall, Moments in his feather war array; But he gradually assures us he will answer if we call: "Hiawatha Mudjeekewls Ojibway!" As "Hornato Nelson Dewey" he's an admiral of perks; And last in all his catalogue of names Comes the very simple title under which he rules our hearts; For when he's sound asleep he's merely "James!" A Principe De Gailles - Maduro BY J. C. PLUMMER THE Himalaya, crack ship of the Monarch line, steamed up the bay and Mr. Corliss, purser, having everything in readiness for the boarding officers breathed a sigh of relief. Some one touched him on the arm. "Mr. Corlies, I suppose you will eat your dinner with your family to-night?" Max Naditsch was speaking, a jewelry buyer, and a frequent traveler on the Monarch boats. "Yes, than. Heaven," replied Corliss, "I'll eat my mutton en famille to-night." "Allow me to give a zest to your after-dinner ruminations," said Naditsch, "smoke this Principe de Gaulle, a cigar sans pareil. Oblige me by not smoking it until you have alined." "Thanks," replied Corliss, putting the cigar in his vest pocket, "I'll smoke it to your health." "And you dine at six o'clock, is it est. As six to the minute. Then the larding officers from quarantine and also the custom inspectors came aboard and Corliss' hands were full until the Himalaya lay along side her pier wheeled out of her pipes as if slightly breathed by the run across, she was getting her wind. Mr. Max Naditsch was apparently an object of interest to the custom inspector. His baggage was overhauld carefully and he was even favored with a personal examination. Among the pleasant peculiarities of Mr. Naditsch was A "ALLOW ME TO GIVE ZEST TO YOUR AFTER - DINNER RUMINATIONS," SAID NADITSCH. so rumor said, a penchant for bringing in gems without the formality of notifying the custom house. Mr. Naditsch passed inspection this time, but there was a dissatisfied gleam in the inspector's eye as if he suspected that he was outwitted somewhere. Mr. Corliss, in the bosom of his family, was just beginning his dessert when a cab rattled up to his door and the polite and elegant Mr. Naditsch was announced. "My dear friend," cried Mr. Naditsch, grasping Corliss' hand, "I am desolated to interrupt your dinner, but I have made, ach, such a mistake. I gave you a common cigar instead of a Principe de Galles as I intended, and besides I gave you a maduro when you smoke oscuro. Arch, bungler that I am. Permit me to hand you a true Principe and to ask you to return me the vile wee I gave you in mistake. Hammel, it would disgrace me forever if you smoked it!" "You have given yourself unnecessary trouble, Mr. Naditsch," said Corliss, repressing a desire to laugh, "I should certainly acquit you of using bad cigars and would know, if this is a bad one, that is was given by mistake." "But you will oblige me," persisted Naditsch, "in returning me that cigar. It is a weight here," and he pressed his hand on his heart. Corliss put his fingers in his vest pocket and produced a cigar. "That's not it," exclaimed Naditsch, unsteely, "it is an escuro and that vile weed I gave you was a maduro." "That's the only cigar I have," said Corliss, rummaring in his pockets. "By George. I remember I gave a man a cigar this evening and I must have been carolless enough to be given him your Pardon me Mr. Naditsch." "Gott in Himmel," gasped Naditsch. There were drops of moisture on Mr Naditsch's brow and his face was deadly white. "You have ruined me, Mr. Corlees," he said, "ruined me, verdammt me Ach, unforunate that I am. Mr. Corlees imbedded in that cigar were two diamonds worth several thousand dollars. He wrung his hands. "Mein Gott, they watch me so close," he continued, "here and abroad. Spiesspies on Naditsch everywhere. I was afraid to adopt any other means to bring in my diamonds and I feared they would hear of my ruse and break open my cigars. Everything is reported now." Corliss' face darkened. "I am very sorry Mr. Naditsch, that any action of mine is likely to cause you trouble—" "Trouble," groaned Naditsch, "the inspector will find the diamonds and trace the cigar back to me. I will have a prison term besides my loss." "As I was saying," continued Corliss. "I am sorry, but I don't just appreciate being made a vehicle for landing smuggled goods. Still, I am a purser and don't strain my tea too closely, so if I can help you say it." "There's one chance and that's a small one," muttered Naditsch. "you know where the inspector lives?" "Yes, I know him intimately." "Then listen—" The inspector of customs at home and on the wharf were two dissimilar persons. The ferret like man, hawkish as to eye, and distrustful of every one became at home a genial host striving to entertain. Corliss and Naditsch were received with evident pleasure and ushered into the inspector's library. The observant Mr. Naditsch noted a tray on the table partly filled with cigars ashes. "Herr inspector is a careful man," he muttered. After a short conversation the inspector arose and took from a secretary a box of cigars, offering them to his guests. "By the way," said Corliss, "have you smoked that cigar I gave you on the pier?" "Not yet, I've got it in my pocket. I'll smoke it now," replied the inspector. "It's a good one. I'd like your opinion of it," said Corliss, carelessly. The inspector produced the cigar and lighted it. Corliss glanced at Naditsch. The man was a couchman leopard, eyeing the cigar with covetous eyes. He was evidently meditating selzing it. But he repressed himself and suddenly changed from the depressed Naditsch to a most brilliant conversationalist. While the inspector smoked he told stories of the Parisian boulevards, of odd characters in Amsterdam and other European cities with whom his business had town him in contact. It was vividly his desire to occupy the inspector's attention and he succeeded, both the inspector and Corliss laughing heartily over his relations. As the ashes accumulated on the inspector's cigar he carelessly knocked them into the receptacle on the table. Naditsch also did this almost obtrusively as if he was anxious that the inspector should be kept in mind of the receptacle. All the time, during his most laughable incidents and his excited gesticulations, his eyes never wandered from the inspector's cigar. "A queer school of fishes you have met in your time Mr. Naditsch." said the inspector, "but tell me, have you given up trying to hoodwink Uncle Sam?" "In confidence, yes," replied Naditsch. "while he has so watchful an officer as you, at any rate." The inspector smiled and knocked off the ashes from his clear onto the receptacle. Instantly Naditsch did likewise and with inconceivable awkwardness knocked the receptacle with its contents on the floor. "Pig that I am," he exclaimed, and dropping on his knees began to sweep up the ashes with his handkerchief. "Mr. Naditsch," cried the inspector. "it amounts to nothing let it alone." "I cannot express my feelings," said Naditsch, restoring his handkerchief to his pocket, "I am desolated at my awkwardness." "Well?" asked Corliss, as he and Naditsch walked down the street. 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All your future will be told in an honest, clear and plain manner in a dead trance. Mothers and children should know everything about their sweethearts or intended husband. Do not keep company, marry or go into business with them. You will not religious seruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the full name of your future husband and the full name of your wife tells which er the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting Madame, but there is no truth to truth. It is only from the ack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is self as a medium that can stand the test of what he or she claims. What of an inquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advertisers do not take the trouble to study human behavior with acquiring the art of photography for a moment with acquiring the art of photography and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business world. It is undeniable fact that persons will come for advice in full knowledge of what they want to know and as soon as they confront their needs they try to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium, and dishonest means is the art used by many unprincipled Mediums, but to take hold of the truth, the Medium is a master of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done and by consulting Mrs. Marth the seemingly mystery becomes a This subject has received no little attention in the field of other cultures, more so in proves conclusively that there are infringers in our midst with oily tongues, not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished medium and by a continuous and uninterrupted study of the unfathomable mysteries has been secured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. ADVICE BY LETTER, $1.00. HOURS FROM 10 A. M. TO 9 P. M. MRS. M. B. MARTH, CHICHASHA, INDIAN TERRITORY. (BOX, No. 958.) 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 Envol ALL DESCR us and to service at consistent k. 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. braces a full AT AND LINEN PAPER, ENVELOP WE HAVE ONE OF THE OF WOOD Of Any Job Printing E T AND QUICK-WORKING. OUR OFFICE WITHIN FIFTY YARDS OF BROAD ST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, AP John Mitch 311 N. 4th St W. S. SELDEN, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Warerooms: 1508 E. Broad Street, OLD 'PHONE, 1484 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, APPLY TO John Mitchell, Jr., S. J. GILPIN, 506 E. BROAD STREET, Richmond, Va. DEALER IN Fine Boots, Shoes, and Ladies Gaiters, All Kinds of Fine Footwear. and may ask these adversary human thoughts for phraseology re a tendency to the busi- ness. powerful of what they confront endeavor to know so as the Medium. on by unfair on by unfair New Phone, 478. ROBT. S. FORRESTER FLORIST 215 E. Leigh Street, When You Are Sick e professors. haven't here only tongues, we not been become an autonomous and apparent- 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. H. F. JONATHAN Fish Oysters & Produce ```markdown ``` ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Long Distance Phone, 752. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Plant Decorations, Choice Rosebuds, Our Flowers, Funeral Designs, House Decorations for Wedding, Parties, &o. a specialty. Give me a call. Fure and Fresh Mediences only will sure you then purchase your Drugs and Medicine from; opes, Note and Letter Paper Bill-heads, Monthly Statements, Business Cards, Financial and Order Books, Circulars, Check-books, Pamphlets. SCRIPTIONS sired and we will arrange to line. When in need of any work estimates will be furnished. SAMPLES Line PES, ETC. LARGEST ASSORTMENTS OD-TYPE Establishment in the city. PLY TO nell, Jr., ., Richmond, Va. 'Phone, 1589. Residence No. 911 32d Street. ROBT. W. WILLIAMS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR & EMBALMER. Special attention given to all business entrusted to me. Carringes for funerals, receptions and marriages at all hours. Satisfaction guaranteed to all. t116-20-'04 A. Hayes OFFICE AND WARE-ROOMS, 727 North Second Street RESIDENCE, 725 N. 2nd St. First-class Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies when the family have not a suitable place. All country, others are given special attention. 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 Honse Having remodeled my bar, and having an up-to-date place, I am prepared to serve my friends and the public the same old stand. FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Menls At All Hours. S. W. ROBINSON, NO. 23 NORTH 18TH ST. FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, &c. All Stock Sold as Guaranteed. PROMPT ATTENTION. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. 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 ..... OCTOBER 8, 1904 FARM AND GARDEN AN ADJUSTABLE YARD GATE Very Simple in Construction, But of Inestimable Value Wherever Stock Is Kept. I have always had a yard convenient to stale or barn for my stock to run in. Having had much trouble with the battle going outside when we wanted them in the yard, and in the yard when we wanted them to go outside, I devised a gate such as shown in the cut. It differs from an ordinary gate only in the matter of hinges, which are arranged so that the gate will swing either way. The length of the gate depends on whether or not it is to be used as a drive- AN ADJUSTABLE GATE. way. If not, seven or eight feet is long enough. I set a good, strong post eight feet from center of stable door, as shown at a. I then set a second and third post, as shown at b and c on the other side of stable door. These posts should be so set that the gate will just swing past them in swinging in its circle. Take two pieces of hard wood about 14 inches long and $3 \times 3 \frac{1}{2}$ inches in size. Saw a notch in the center of each large enough for the gate latch to drop into, tapering off at both ends, so that latch will slide up into notch on either side. Nail one to post b and another to post c, so that gate can be latched to either post or carried past and opened wide enough for a wagon to drive through. While stock is in yard, fasten gate to post c, as shown by dotted line. This will exclude stock from stable. Put the feed in and swing the gate over to post b, as shown in the cut, fastening it there, and the stock can go in and cut. The fastener be latch can go. SUGAR BEET EXPERIMENTS The field upon which my prize crop of sugar beets was grown was low, level land, with just enough slope to the east for easy irrigation. Being a sandy loam, it worked with comparative ease. The land is worth about $60 per acre. The year previous to growing beets the land was seeded to peas, but was so full of alkali that the crop did not grow well. However, it was given good cultivation and the weeds were kept down. Previous to planting the seed, the ground was plowed, partly in March and partly the previous August. About March 25 it was thoroughly harrowed and also compacted. The seedbed was in good condition. No fertilizers were used. The seed was planted April 3, on comparatively dry ground, 20 pounds seed being used to the acre. The beet seed cost ten cents per pound and was put in with a two-horse press drill and covered $1\frac{1}{2}$ inches deep. The rows were 18 inches apart. Cultivation was comparatively easy, the land being harrowed crosswise to break the crust before the seed came up. The early part of the season was quite dry, consequently there were few weeds to contend with. The beet plants were thinned May 18 to 21 and the crop was cultivated May 25, June 8 and 23, and irrigated June 23. Cultivation was repeated July 10. July 24 a heavy rain fell and from then on the crop required no further cultivation or irrigation. I began harvesting about November 1. The beets were plowed out with a three-horse beet plow. The crop averaged about 15 tons to the acre. The beets were large and fairly smooth. The operation of harvesting was quite simple. After the beets were plowed out, they were pulled, topped and placed in piles. As soon as they were topped, they were covered with weeds, to prevent wilting. Part of them were siloed and all were hauled to the factory as soon as possible. The financial statement of growing this acre of beets is as follows: Interest, $6; plowing, $1.50; harrowing, $1; seed, $2; cultivation, $2.50; other work, $6; harvesting, $8. Total expense, $27. Receipts: Received for the beets at factory, $60; tops and refuse for feeding, $8; total, $68; leaving a net profit of $41—John A. Fleming, in American Agriculturist. When the Horses Are Tired People easily take cold when a cold draft of air is allowed to blow over a sweaty surface, that is, a surface that is both warm and moist. The overheated horse must receive attention as soon as his hard exercise is at an end. It may seem a hardship to blanket him when he is already hot, but this will be a kindness and will prevent other suffering, as it will permit him to cool off gradually. SELLING THE GRAIN CROP. Lines Along Which Farmers Should Work Together Seriously to Their Mutual Advantage. We have from time to time urged our readers to put their products in good condition before putting them on the market, and then to use the precautions necessary to secure returns according to the merit of the article. The hum of the thresher is now heard in the land, a d there will be mch grain hauled diecce from the machine to the elevator at whatever price the elevator man may choose to offer. This is not saying that the elevator man can afford to pay more under present conditions. The fault we have to and is with the conditions of marketing grain as they exist over a large part of the country. As these are the outgrowth of the practices of farmers the latter must look to themselves for the remedy. The particular evil we refer to is the very common practice of grain dealers of paying one price for the different grades of one kind of grain. This is a great injustice to those who, by reason of better methods of farming and better care of crops, supply an article that is more free from weed seeds and is in other ways of a quality superior to that of their more shiftless neighbors. Such a practice is poor encouragement for a man to try to improve the quality of his output. This is a point, however, says the Prairie Farmer, on which the enterprising farmers in a community can work together to their mutual advantage. They can put their product in first-class condition and if the home buyer will not pay a satisfactory increase in price over the poorer grades they can ship to a central market with the assurance that they will get the top price there. It is much less trouble for the buyer to pay an average price for all grades, as he is in no danger of a loss through an error of judgment as to quality. Also it relieves him of the disagreeable task of demonstrating to the man with the poor grain why a neighbor is entitled to a higher price than he is. The grain dealer naturally slipped into his present practice as the easiest way out of a difficulty and, as we said above, we see no remedy except for the progressive farmers to take the reins into their own hands. Until they do this they will continue to suffer at the expense of the man who lets his farm grow up to weeds and his grain spoil in the shock and bin. So long as the present practice continues will they be robbed to replenish the pockets of the unthrifty and unworthy. Perhaps the worst outcome of all this is the tendency such a practice has of getting farmers, in general, into careless habits. We say "in general" because there are always a few farmers in any community who will be careful and painstaking whether there is a prospect of immediate remuneration or not. But the average man requires a little stimulus in some form to keep him up to his best in this regard. BARREL:CARRYING DEVICE. A Simple Little Arrangement, But It Saves Lots of Time When Time Is Precious. If there is one thing more than another that is awkward and cumbersome for the market gardener and farmer to handle it is a barrel, where it is not possible to roll it. Having many barrels to handle, I have rigged up the frame shown in the illustration. The holder frame is made of iron rods with handles attached. Any blacksmith can HANDY BARREL CARRIER bend the rods and attach handles for you. The rods are hinged where they come together at the top at the point where handles are fastened on. This is to prevent slipping the frame over the barrel at the top, and in handling different sized barrels. Strips of heavy leather are attached as shown. To prevent the rods from slipping on the bottom of the barrel they may be brought to a sharp edge. In handling extra heavy barrels of stuff, we slip a pole through the handles as shown by the dotted lines, when we are able to carry the barrel and walk easily. These handles give an opportunity for either two or four men to handle the barrel. Reed McWaters, in New England Homestead. GENERAL FARM NOTES Wasn't that garden worth while? Told you so! Push those spring pigs along lively, for fall sale. Fron now on "keep an eye" on the pasture fences. Putting off farm drainage is a rather expensive luxury. Oil the harness occasionally, so as to keep it soft and flexible. One of the essential things is to quarter the poultry in a dry place. Pig exports for past year exceeded those of the year before by over 500 head. It's always a good idea, when practicable, to save one's own vegetable and flower seeds. Set your foot down, and see that none of your "women folks" work 12 to 14 hours a day. Take an old soyte and clean out all the brush and sprouts from the fence-corners. Attend to this without fall—Midland Farmer. The Very Thing President of Girls' Club—Well, girls, we have $40 dollars in the treasury—how shall we spend it? Chorus—Oh, let's get up a charity ball!—Puck. Let It Pass, She—Did you say her husband passes the plate in church? He—No; I said he let it pass him—Yonkers Statesman THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND VIRGINIA. LIFE WAS TOO TAME. HUSBAND DESERTED BECAUSE HE WOULDN'T QUARREL. Wife Finds Life Intolerable with Man Who Gives Her Everything She Asks For and Accepts Her Views Without Question. From Kansas City, Mo., a correspondent writes to the Chicago Tribune that because her husband acquiesced in everything she suggested and would never argue with her, Mrs. Jessie Bryning, of Kansas City, Mo., left her home and refused to return. She told a neighbor that there was not enough excitement, and that she could not endure the tame life which she had to lead with her husband. These facts came out in the trial of the divorce suit which Howard Bryning, her husband, brought in Judge Silver's court on the grounds of desertion. Mr. Bryning won his case, and Mrs. Bryning will now be spared the unpleasantness of a tame and uneventful married life. She is in Denver, where she proposes to make her home. Mrs. Florence Hosford, a neighbor of the Brynings, testified at the trial that Mrs. Bryning had often remarked to her that Mr. Bryning had no "backbone," and that he never seemed to have any ideas of his own. "Whenever I ask him for anything he always gets it without a question," she said, "and there is no satisfaction in that kind of an existence for me. It makes no difference what kind of a request I make, it is always granted. He will never express an opinion contrary to mine, and if, for any reason, I happen to take issue with him on any question he will at once take my side of it and the argument will have to end. "This may seem to you to be a poor excuse for my not wanting to stay with my husband," said Mrs. Bryning to Mrs. Hosford, "but the fact is that it is intolerable to me, and I shall have to have a change. I like argument. There is no enjoyment in getting everything without a struggle." Mr. Bryning says that he had not thought that his wife objected to hay. TWO WOMEN CONTACTING ing her own way. "I always considered her requests reasonable," said he, "and I never thought that she would ask or even suggest anything which she should not have. Accordingly I took it for granted that whatever she said or did was all right, and I never demonstrated her. I do not believe that she爱e. asked anything of me that was not perfectly reasonable. "As for myself, I do not enjoy arguments. During our courtship and throughout our married life I have had the greatest confidence in her and have allowed her really to run things. She seemed to enjoy it and I never felt that there was any call for interference on my part. It is possible that in my confidence in her I shirked some of the responsibilities that I should have taken, but everything seemed to be going so well that I did not give the matter a second thought. "Now that Jessie has left me I really regret that I did not assert myself more, but I see my mistake too late to remedy it. I know that I could not assume a dictatorial air with her, and it seems that without such an attitude on my part she could not be happy. Taking everything into consideration, I think that the best thing for us is to be divorced and have no more to do with each other. I hesitated long about bringing the suit, but she refused to return to our home, and I could not promise to be more stern, although I knew then that my laxity was the cause of her leaving me." Mr. Bryning is traveling passenger agent for the Northern Pacific railroad, with headquarters in Kansas City. His home is in one of the best resident districts in Troost avenue, and is well appointed. Mr. Bryning is about 35 years of age, and his former wife is 28 years old. They had been married five years. Acquaintances of the Brynings often remarked that the match was an ideal one. Mrs. Bryning always seemed to be happy when with her husband, and he was devoted to her. His attentiveness was especially noticeable. Judge Silver has been on the bench for 15 years and he says that the Bryning divorce suit was the most remarkable case that he ever had to deal with. Alcohol in Tablet Form It is sometimes found 'inconvenient to carry a flask. This will hereafter be unnecessary, thanks to a Parisian chemist, who has discovered a process for solidifying liquors such as brandy, whisky, etc., and converting them into tablets. You can thus eat your stimulants—or dissolve them at pleasure. A Correction. "Ethelinda's suitor represents one of the best families in Europe," said Mra. Cumrox. "No, he doesn't," answered her husband. "I've heard about that family an' it's a purity good one. He misrepresents it."—Washington Star. His Belief. "Do you believe that marriage is a lottery?" she asked. "Yes," he replied, lieve that every wom take one or more ch Daily News. d I also be- anxious to a" - Chicago A Natna "I'm afraid that has turned his he but叫 baby talk rins' new baby e does nothing lay." "That's all right. Aiggins is composicn popular song." Wasb Sure Test Miles Standish was fi he stood with Priscilla. "I guess I am ace high "because I notice that she me around and introduce er girls."—Cleveland Le Practical Defn To the Manner Poin "Why, yes; considering that this is only her first marriage she certainly acquitted herself with credit."—Chicago Tribune. What a Question Mistress—Did the fisherman who stopped here this morning have frogs' legs? Nora—Sure, mum, Iinnaw. He wore pants—Cornell Wiew. An Advertising Mystery. Whipper—I advertised for a job and didn't get a reply. He was it you received so many answer rs? Snapper—I advertised for a wife—Town Topics. Two Questi He—If I propose, will I say "Yes?" She—If you knew I would say "Yes" would you propose?—Judy. Exchanging Compliments. She—You kiss like an expert. He—You compliment like a connoisseur—Town Topics. It Wasn't the Bread. "Sick at your stomach. eh?" said the boy's mother. "What made you that way?" "I guess," said the boy reproachfully, "it was that bread you made me eat at lunch time." "Indeed? Where have you been all afternoon?" "Over in Old Man Peter's apple orchard."—Philadelphia Press. A Little Too Regular. St. Peter—I hardly know whether to let you in or not. Mrs. Veragood—You don't? I never missed a church service, no matter what the weather. St. Peter—Yes; and your husband worked himself to death paying doctor's bills. Wait, and I'll see if he wants you.—N. Y. Weekly. No Outward Indicators. "You told me he was a millionaire." "That's what I've always under "Well, he isn't. I've him eat. He has the stomach of an ostrich, and he gives dollar tips."—Chicago Tribune. The Ear of Faith During a severe thunder shower, little Frederick was very much frightened, and began to cry. His three-year-old sister Edith, woman-like, attempted to console him. "Don't cry, brother," she said. "That's only God nailing up the rainbow."—Little Chronicle. SOUTHERN RAILW Y Effective May 29th, 1904. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. 7:00 a.m. - Daily. Local for Charlotte. 12:30 p.m. - Daily. Limited. Bret Pullman 12:30 p.m. - Daily. Limited. Bret Pullman Memphis, Chattanooga and all the South. 6:00 p.m. - Ex. Burry. Keysville. 1:00 p.m. - Tallahassee. Pullman ready 9:30 p.m. - for all the South. YORK & IVER LINE The favorite to route. Baltimore and eastern pennsylvania. Leave Richmond 4:20 p.m. Daily except Sunday. 4:55 a.m. - Except Sunday. Local mixed for mint. 2:15 p.m. - Daily except Sunday. Local for West Point. 4:20 p.m. - Except Sunday. For West Point, with steamers for Baltimore and ever landings. Steamers call at Clay Bank and Yorktown, Washington, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at Glencoe Point. Call at Clay Bank, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. **ARBIVE RICHMOND** 6:38 a.m. and 5:38 a.m. South. 3:36 p.m. From Charlotte and Durham. 6:34 a.m. - Bran. Kevilley. 6:34 a.m. - From West Point. 0:45 a.m. - From West Point. 11:10 p.m. - From West Point. M. F. Mfg. H. C. ACKERT, G.M. W. TAYLOR,G.P.A. C. W. WESTBURY, D. P. A., Richmond, Vn. ATLANTIC COAST-LINE TRAINS LEAVE JICHMOND DAILY BYRD STREET STATION. 9:00 a. m. Petersburg and Norfolk. 9:05 a. m. A. C. L. Express to all points south. 9:10 a. m. Petersburg and N. & W. West. 9:15 a. m. Petersburg and Norfolk. 14:10 p. m. Goldsboro local. 6:45 p. m. Petersburg local. 7:25 p. m. West Indian Limited To points South. 9:30 p. m. Petersburg and N. & W. West. 11:30 p. m. Petersburg local. **TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.** 4.97 a. m. 7.35 a. m. 8.23 a. m. except Sunday 11.30 a. m. 7.35 a. m. 8.23 a. m. except Sunday 2.05 p. m. 8.50 p. m. 7.45 p. m., 9.55 p. m. Except Sunday. C. S. CAMBELL, Div. Pass. Agt W. J. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Agt. OLD DOMINION STEAM SHIP COMPANY. Leave Richmond daily at 7 p.m., stopping at Newport News in both directions. 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NORFOLK EXPRESS PARK Pier Car Petersburg to Lynchburg and Yorke Pullman Scooter Rowes to Celtabus and Chatham also Rooke to Knoxville, and Knoxville to Chattanooga and Memphas. 12:20 p. m. Roanoke Express for Farmville Lynchburg, and Roanoke Lynchburg, and Roanoke Forks 8:30 p.m. M NEW Orleans, short line Norfolk 8:30 p.m. M Norfolk, Wewer- ly and Suffolk, Canaan with Suffolk, Boston, Providence, K. Baltimore and Washington 10 a.m. for Norfolk and all stations east of Petersburg 9 35 p.M NEW ORLEANS SHORT LINE PULL man Sheper Richmond to Lynchburg, Poters- town, Lynchburg to Chattanooga, Memphis and New York Trains arrive from the west 7:35 a.m. 2 p.m and 8:35 p.m. from Norfolk 11:10 a.m. 11:32 a.m. 8:35 p.m. Office No. 888. East Main Street W. B. REVILL Gen. Pass Act C. H. BOGLEY Div. Pass Agent R. F & P Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potio- # **THROUGH road.** *Trains Leave* leichmond—Northward. 4:15 a.m. daily, Byrd t. Through. 6:45 a.m. daily, Main t. 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Also don't forget to ask selection once, to send us the order, or to send your friends about this Sheet Music 3 Satisfaction Order. Order by Numbers, not Names. This offer holds good to any of our subscribers at many much as 50 cents for a subscription to the PLANET. Address, JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 N.4th St., Richmond, Va. PRICE OF /ABOVE PIECES. Any 10 for 35 cents. Any 21 for 65 cents. Any 43 for $1.25. Any 100 for $3.00. Write your name, full address, and two pieces wanted by the numbers; this, with stamps or silver, and mail o to address given below, and the mma besent direct from Boston, postage prepaid THE PLANET BULL CATCHES MILK THIEF Stratagam Devised by New Jersey Farmer's Widow Leads to a Countryside Sensation. Dominic Musanno is in a hospital at Trenton, N. J., suffering from two fractured ribs, three broken fingers, a apralined ankle and 21 bruises because he tried to milk Mrs. Mary Cooley's prize cow too often. Mrs. Cooley conducts a country boarding place at Trenton Junction. That she may have a novel country place, Mrs. Cooley has ought to supply her boarders with real fresh milk. To this end Mrs. Cooley kept several Jersey cows. For several weeks this summer boarders have been shy on milk, the fresh prize now in the first stall of the stable hay. DAGO AND PAIL MIXED UP. failed to produce as formerly, "I'll soon find out if a milk thief is around," said Mrs. Cooley. She then changed the stall of the Jersey cow and put a vicious Jersey bull in the stall next the door. Early next morning there was a great commotion in the cow shed. The bull was bellowing loudly and kicking viciously. The air was made blue by a string of oaths. A sound as of a tin milk pail being banged against the side of a building, and an occasional thumping as if a human being was being slammed about was heard. The summer boarders rushed to the cow shed. There they saw Doni no, with the milk pail cu in both hands. Musano and the pail were mixing it up with the hind feet of the Jersey bull. The bull was angry. Musano and his milk pail were rescued and he confessed he had been milking the Jersey cow in the first stall. That night he thought he would milk the cow. When he at- tempted to do so he soon learned the cow was a bull. Musano says he will never forget his blunder. WANTED TO BE A MERMAID Her Lover. However, Persueded Her to Become Mistress of His Little Home Instead. A Rochester (N. Y.) girl had to choose between being a wife or a mermald, and, being a sensible girl, she decided she would be happier in a home than in swimming around in a glass tank full of water, wearing a papier mache tail instead of a walking skirt. It came about in this way: A photographer who makes a specialty of quaint pictures advertised for a pretty girl to pose as a mermald—one who would not be afraid of water. This particular Rochester girl could swim like a mermaid, and she was willing to pose as one for $12 a week. Just as the bargain was about to be sealed a big, broad-shouldered young A "NO CURIOS IN MINE." man, grimy from honest toil, entered the office. "Oh, John, I'm going to be a mermaid and get $12 a week," she cried. "Not on yer life," he growled, promptly. Then he added: "I heard what you was up to, so I came here. Say, think I'm going to marry an aquarium? Which would you prefer—to be an old maid mermaid or my wife? Think I'm going to agree to your clinging to the sides of a tank all day and dodge peanuts thrown at you by people?" "We're engaged to be married, you know," she explained, with a painful blush, to the photographer. "I see," he remarked, shortly. they are remarked, shortly. "We were engaged to be married," corrected John, humorously, "but you must choose now between me and the briny deep. No curios in mine, you know." "I guess I won't take the job," she said, smiling tearfully, but withal bravely, "Hurry, John. I'll go home with you. La, I did want the money so." The Size of Him. "Yes, my boy! He's a millionaire today, and that man began life with half a dollar." "H'm! Who did he pinch that from?" —Chicago Journal HENRY C. PAYNE PASSES AWAY Postmaster General Dies in Washington of Heart Trouble. UNCONSCIOUS WHEN END CAME Washington, Oct. 5.—Henry C. Payne, postmaster general of the United States, a member of the national Republican committee, a stalwart of his party, with the history of which, both in his home state and nationally, he has been identified for many years, died at his apart- POSTMASTER GENERAL PAYNE ments at the Arlington Hotel last evening, aged 60 years. The death and its cause was announced in the following official bulletin issued by the attending physicians: "The postmaster general died at 6.10 p. m. He died peacefully, without a struggle. Cause of death, disease of mitral valve and dilatation of the heart." The death of the postmaster general came as the result really of a succession of sinking spells due to a weak heart that enebled the sick man, until finally the heart literally gave out. Mr. Payne had been in poor health for at least two years, but his last illness covered only seven days, an attack of heart trouble last week precipitating the end at a time when after a rest he seemed to have recovered a small measure of his vitality, impaired by years of arduous labor. Dear came after nearly six hours of restingness. The last day was a condition in which resident Roosevelt, and he had gone only about 10 minutes when the stricken member of his cabin arrived. Secretary Hay had called at the Payne apartments a few minutes before the president made his visit. Neither entered the sloe room. As Mr. Roosevelt was leaving, about 6 o'clock, he spoke feelingly of Mr. Payne to the newspaper men gathered in front of the hotel, as the "sweetest, most lovable and most trustful man I ever knew." Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by Captain Cowles, also was a caller at the family apartments of the Paynes during the late afternoon. When the postmaster general had breathed his last, Dr. Magruder led Mrs. Payne out of the room. It was stated that she had stood up bravely under the heavy strain. The last day had been one during which practically all hope had been abandoned for some hours. The approach of dissolution began during the noon hour, when the slick man lost consciousness and no longer recognized those whom he had attempted to cheer during his illness by saying to them that he was all right. When Mrs. Payne saw that the end was near she summoned the Rev. Dr. Dunlap, of St. John's Episcopal Church, and at her request he read at the bedside of the dying man Psalm 130, "Out of the deep," and then repeated the prayers the Episcopal church provides shall be read at the bedside of those about to pass away. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in this city Friday morning, and at 3.15 that afternoon the body will be taken to the Pennsylvania Railway station and placed aboard the private car of President A. J. Earling, of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, who tendered the use of the car by telegraph. The remains should arrive at Milwaukee Saturday evening, and services will be held next Sunday at the All Saints' Episcopal Church there. A message has been sent to the Right Rev. Isaac L. Nicholson, the bishop of Milwaukee, who is now at a convention in Boston, asking him if he can officiate. Interment will be at the Forest Home cemetery, Milwaukee. Mrs. Payne has expressed a desire that the services be as simple as possible. Cortelyou to Succeed Payne Washington, Oct. 5.—In succession to Mr. Payne, George B. Cortelyou, former secretary of the department of commerce and labor, and now chairman of the Republican national committee, will become postmaster general. Mr. Cortelyou's appointment as head of the postoffice department was determined upon several months ago by President Roosevelt, when Mr. Payne indicated to the president his desire to retire from the department on account of the precarious state of his health. Mr. Payne would have resigned the portfolio long ago had it not been for the then pending investigation of the affairs of the department. He felt, however, and said many times to his friends that he could not relinquish the duties of the office while the investigation was pending, and expressed his determination to carry the investigation to a conclusion. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Thursday, September 29. Secretary of the Navy Morton made his first visit to League Island, Philadelphia, and made a thorough inspection of the naval station. Charles Green, of Salem, N. J., who was the mate of the oyster sloop Edison, was knocked overboard in the Delaware river and drowned. Twenty French workingmen, who are in this country to study labor and industrial conditions, were received by President Roosevelt in the White House. Driven insane through grief at the death of Edward Hartman, whom he had accidentally shot, George Brown was picked up a raving maniac on the streets of Peoria, ill. Friday. September 30. The triennial convention of the Daughters of the King was held at New Haven, Conn. Thomas W. Williams, a prominent mining contractor of Wilkesbarre, Pa., was killed in a colliery accident. Former Vice President Stevenson opened the Democratic campaign in Illinois with a speech at Bloomington. Harvard University, at Cambridge, Mass., began the 269th year of its existence with the largest attendance in its history. Three men were fatally injured by the collapse of an apartment building in Chicago, caused by the breaking of a steel support. Saturday, October 1. S. W. Townley, an employee of the Marina Ways, Mobile, Ala., is dead from sunstroke, the first recorded in the history of the city. Convicted on six indictments for burglary, John Lynch, colored, was sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment by a Camden, N. J. judge. Arthur J. Wyman, assistant in the chemical laboratory at Harvard University, was killed at Cambridge, Mass., by an automobile operated by a student. Howard Newkirk, one of South Jersey's most popular glass workers, is dying at Baltimore, Md., from blood poisoning, due to picking a pimple on his arm. Monday, October 3 Because his father was a Chinaman, 3-year-old Jesus Rivera was debarred from landing at San Francisco and ordered deported. Sir William Harcourt, Liberal leader in the British parliament, was found dead in bed from heart disease at Nunchan, Eng. John苏ko, a miner, fell down a 125-foot shaft at Lattimer, Pa., broke nearly every bone in his body and died 24 hours later. An explosion of a boiler at the Franklin Iron Works, Port Carbon, Pa., totally wrecked the plant and killed Engineer William Kane. Miss Anna May Yelser, of Paducah, Ky., has been chosen to christen the gunboat Paducah, to be launched at Morris Heights, N. Y., October 11. Tuesday, October 4. The rug factory of Fries-Breslin company, at Camden, N. J., was destroyed by fire,夺alling a loss of $400,000. The Lincoln Republican League, composed of colored men, will hold its convention at Charlestown, W. Va., October 17. New York Day was observed at the St. Louis World's Fair by exercises in the New York building, attended by Governor Odell and many state officials. The Republican convention for the third congressional district of Worcester, Mass., nominated Rockwood Hoar, son of the late Senator Hoar, for congress. Wednesday, October 5. James McManus, wanted at Harrisburg, Pa., for embezzlement, was arrested at St. Louis. John Barrett, United States minister to Panama, has arrived in New York on a leave of absence. The battleship Ohio was placed in commission at San Francisco, with Captain L. C. Logan in command. Major General James F. Wade, retiring commander of the Philippine division, will sail for home October 15. Robert Treat Paine, of Boston, was elected president of the International Peace Congress at the Boston convention. Frederick Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor who designed the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor, died in Paris. GENERAL MARKETS Philadelphia—Floor firm; winter superfine, $3.55@.375; Penna, roller clear, $4.80@.495; city mills, fancy, $6.40@.6.65; Rye floor firm; $4.25 per barrel. Wheat steady; No. 2 Penna, red, new, $1.13%@.1.14; Corn steady; No. 2 yelow, white, $1.13%@.1.14; Corn steady; No. 2 yelow, white, clipped, $6.12%; lower grades, 38c. Hay steady; No. 1 timothy, $15@15.50, large hales. Pork firm; family, $17. Beef steady; beef hams, $23@.24Live poultry steady; hens, 11@.12c; old roosters, 9c. Dressed poultry firm; choice fowls, 13%c; old roosters, 9c Butter steady; creamy; 23c. per lb, 13%c; New potatoes, 10c; corn, 22c. per dozen. Potatoes steady; new, $35@.38c. per basket. Baltimore—Wheat strong and higher; spot, contract, $1.17@11/14%; spot, No. 2 red western, $1.19@11/14%; steamer No. 2 red, $1.12@11/14%; southern, by sample, 80c@$1.10; southern, on grade, $1.02@11/2; Corn firm; year, $1.12@ $11/2%; southern white corn, $5.58@$12; southern yellow corn, $6.04; Oats milk, $3.4c; Nuts, $3.0c; Milk, $2.9c; Rye strong and higher; uptown, No. 2 western, $8.88@c; Butter steady; fancy imitation, $17@18%; fancy creamery, $21@22c; fancy ladle, $14@15c; store packed, $12@13c; Eggs steady; $12@22c per dozen. Live Stock Markets. Union Stock Yards, Pittsburgh—Cattle steady; choice, $5.40@5.60; prime, $5.10 @5.30; fair, $3.25@3.75. Hogs slow; prime, heavy and medium, and heavy Yorkers, $6.50@6.35; light Yorkers, $6.50@6.8; pligs, $5.40@5.50; roughs, $4 @5.60. Sheep lower; prime weathers, $4.10 @4.25; common sheep, $1.6@2; spring lambs, $3.50@5.75; veal calves, $7@7.50. Feminine Suspicion. Husband—You don't treat me like Smith's wife treats him. Wife—How does she treat him? Wife—How does she treat him? Husband—Why, she puts her arms around his neck and almost loves him to death. Wife—Yes; and she'll probably succeed in the course of time. He recently had his life insured for $10,000 in her favor.—Chicago Daily News. 1.000 Worth of GOODS MUST GO! REGARDLESS OF COST. 500 S for men made up in the latest style and fabrics, undressed worsteds, granites, hard finished worsteds, both in box cut, round cut, guaranteed to fit, ranging in price from $3.50 to $18.00. Our $12.00 to $18.00 Suits take in the very best quality that can be had for the price. 400 Suits for Boys Youths and Children made up-to-date from $1.00 to $5.50. Our $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 school boy suits can't be beat in the city for the price. 1,000 Pairs of Pants, for men, from $1.00 to $6.50 per pair. 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