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THE RICHMOND PLANET cital. To the Editor of Richmond Planet, Dear Sir:— Please allow me a small space in your most valuable and widely read paper to state to the public a few facts concerning our mission work here in South Africa. Introduction: I, your humble servant was born a slave on the 29th day of March, 1857 in St. Mary's County, Md. My first schooling was in the afore named county school. Beyond that I am self-taught. I was converted in the Sharp Street C. M. E. Church, Baltimore, in 1876, but did not join any church. I had a desire to go to Africa in my early boyhood days. A SEA-FARING MAN Naturally the desire increased as I older grew. Not having the means to go with. I therefore joined a ship and became a sea-faring man, which I followed until Feb. 14th, 1883, on which date I arrived at Cape Town, South Africa. I worked as a steer-dore, under A. R. McKenzie, in whose employ I continued until 1897. Being a Good Templar and seeing how drink was destroying as well as degrading my people, I applied to the G. L. of Western S. Africa for a charter which was granted. We then instituted the first colored lodge of I. O. G. T. in S. Africa of which lodge I became the D. G. C. T. I also joined the E. O. of Scottish F. G. of which I was an Office Bearer for many years. I was assisted in re-organizing the E. O. of B. F. G. of which I held the office of R. W. M. for several years. I then joined the I. O. R. B., a white lodge. AN ACTIVE ORGANIZER I also applied to them for a charter, which was granted. We then instituted the first colored lodge of R. B. in S. Africa of which I occupied the Chief Ruler's chair. I also joined the I. O. of Excelsior in which I also occupied the chair of the N. A. for several terms. I was also elected chairman of the Board of Directors for three years. During that time we opened what was then known as the Beerlaihairof Mission. Later, the Beerlaihairof Baptist Mission. This mission was started by Mr. F. A. Babb, a West Indian man, who was also a Baptist, although he was not connected with any church. Through his teachings many of the followers became dissatisfied and many dropped off, and through other troubles he also dropped off, which left me the only leader. I determined that the work should not fall. I therefore began anew with fresh zeal and courage. So four of us pledged ourselves on bended knees that the work should not fall. BEGAN WORK ANEW. Hence the work began anew with four Christian workers, myself as their leader. The Lord was with us for within three months we had thirty members on the roll. We then purchased 100 hymn books. A white gentleman gave us a Bible. We then bought an American organ, costing $2.50. The reorganizing of this work took place in October, 1893 and in June, 1894 I heard of the arrival of Rev. A. Jackson, but did not see him, nor did I hear any more of him until September, when one of my brothers came to me and said that he had met an American, who said that he was a minister and had shown him his papers. While he himself was satisfied that he was a minister, he preferred that I should see him for my self. MET REV. JACKSON I said I would call on the Reverend gentleman in the afternoon and after introducing myself to him and after entering into conversation, I soon found out that he was a real jolly fellow to talk with. I then invited him to come and preach for us on the next Lord's day. He accepted the invitation. Well, he came and preached a real soul-stirring sermon to a crowded house from Prov. 18, 24-5. I then asked him if he would like to take charge of the work. He answered in the affirmative, stating that he was a Baptist and if the people would consent to be baptized. I told him that I would see to that. REV. JACKSON BEGINS WORK. I called a meeting the next Thursday night and he was also invited to be present. In that meeting I stated to the people the conditions under which the Rev. gentleman would accept the work. After which he also spoke to the people, telling them who he was and from whence he came, also stating his desire to do mission work, stating to them that he would be pleased to take the names of any who wished to be baptized. Fifteen persons gave their names to be baptized, including myself. On the following Sunday eight of that number were baptized, hence the first Colored Baptist Church was organized at Cape Town, C. C., under the F. M. B. of the N. B. C. of U. S. A., pastored by Rev. R. A. Jackson. NOT THE FIRST COLORED BAP- TISTS. This does not mean that we were the first colored Baptists in South Africa. Oh! no, there were several colored Baptists in Cape Town, who belonged to the white Baptist church also there was a colored Baptist church near King Williams Town, which was pastored by a colored man, in the person of Rev. John Adams, whose widow and children are communicants in my church, for he has fallen asleep. I do not wish to comment on other people's work. Therefore, I shall only say that the work was progressing favorably when I left Cape Town for Middledrift, where I am now stationed. I arrived here on the 25th day of March, 1897 and was received by the late Chief William S. Kama, and was sent back to Cape Town to be ordained as the minister of the Amagqunkwe tribe. AN AFRICAN ORDINATION My ordination services took place on the 22nd day of May, 1887, conducted by Rev. R. A. Jackson and Rev. G. F. A. Johns and on returning to my station, accompanied by Rev. R. A. Jackson, on the 13th day of June, we held our first baptismal service here in which 26 candidates were immersed in the name of the Blessed Trinity. Up to the present date I have held 86 baptismal services, baptizing $27 souls in fourteen different stations. My working force consists of 22 preachers, two ordained ministers, six day schools, seven teachers, 240 children. Our property consists of one parsonage, six acres of land, two houses of worship, made of bricks and iron, two chapel bells and building material for the erection of three more houses. -REMARKABLE PROGRESS The valuation of our property, not including chapel and school furniture is estimated at three thousand, five hundred dollars. We are also planning for a chapel at the cost of 300 pounds or one thousand, five hundred dollars. Of this amount, we have pledged $500.00. For this work, we give all the praise and honor to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Although we have many disadvantages as well as disappointments, we have not time to stop to criticize or to lodge complaints for the word "Forward" was sounded nearly 2000 years ago by the Great Commander, saying, "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature," hence there is no time to waste; whilst the souls of men are dying without the Gospel of Christ to save them. Yes, our hindrances are many and our needs are more, therefore, we ask the prayers of all who wish us well, that we may not fall, but may prove faithful unto the end. Yours faithfully for the redemption of Africa. J. I. BUCHANAN. Middledrift, South Africa. C. C. 28-4-1905. Would Be Useful Citizens Then. (Xenia, O., Standard and Observer.) The Richmond PLANET says:— "Yes, there are some people who discourage all racial enterprises, and dishhearten the weak-knæed elements amongst us, but we should not stop to argue the question with them. Let us press forward." Truth. There are dog-in-the-manger Negroes in every community, and they never let an opportunity pass to get in a word against any enterprise that a colored man starts. They are always known by the excuses they make. If they would spend one-third of the time in building up themselves, that they throw away in trying to discourage others, they would be very useful citizens. —Rev. J. R. Barrett, the well known Presbyterian divine of Lynchburg is now located at Amelia C. H. Va., where he has a most prosperous charge. —Rev. D. H. Chamberlayne. B. D., of Kilmarnock, Va., called on us. Mrs. Susie R. Wright, of Port Norfolk, has been appointed Special Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor I. O. Calanthe. BRAXTON—TINSLEY The marriage of John H. Braxton to Miss M. C. Tinsley will take place at First Baptist Church. Wednesday morning June 21st 8 A. M. Friends are invited. No cards. ELAM—WALKER The marriage of William Armstead Elam to Miss Sadie Helena Walker took place at the residence of the officiating minister Rev. Henderson of Shiloh Bapt. Church, Wednesday evening. June 7th, Atlantic City, N. J. Both the parties are of Richmond Virginia. Bowser—Jasper. The marriage of Miss L. L. Jasper to Dr. Oswald B. H. Bowser will take place Wednesday morning, June 28th, 1905 at eight o'clock, from Ebenezer Baptist Church. At home, 513 N. Adams St., July 5th, 1905 from 8 to 10 P. M. Friends are invited, no cards. 28 [Name] M. B. REV. A. E. EDWARDS, D. D. The above Photo. is the Rev. A. E. E. who is filling the pulpit at the Fifth St. Ba this city, during the vacation of the Pastor, Iham. He preached last Sunday morning on "God's Legitimate on Us." He was at his highly complimented for his effort. The above Photo. is the Rev. A. E. Edwards, D. D., who is filling the pulpit at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, this city, during the vacation of the Pastor, Dr. W. F. Graham. He preached last Sunday morning on the Subject, "God's Legitimate on Us." He was at his best, and was highly complimented for his effort. Pytlians Enter Hanover. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. instituted a lodge of Knights of Pythias at Shiloh Bapt. Church in Hanover county, said to be twelve miles from Richmond, but which with the sand about five miles of the distance will foot up thirty miles according to the testimony of the testimony of the team that went to make the candidates. The large picnic wagon of Mr. A. D. Price, drawn by four horses left the castle at 4:20 last Tuesday afternoon and the residence of Mr. John G. Smith, 13th and Leigh Sts. at 5 P. M., reaching Shiloh at 8:30 P. M. The following knights were in the party: Charles E. T. Steward, Robert Dandler, Albert Smith, Grand Master of Exchequer H. F. Jonathan, Special Deputy Grand Chancellor John G. Smith, S. S. Baker, Elam L. Banks, Col. E. R. Jefferson, Col. Jesse Scruggs, Grand Master at Arms, W. W. E. Mitchell; Capt. W. Henry Jones, Rev. E. C. Morris, Capt. Thomas H. Wyatt, Anderson Branch, District Deputy Grand Chancellor R. J. Jackson. The Grand Chancellor, accompanied by Grand Master of Exchequer H. F. Jonathan, Col. E. R. Jefferson, Capt. John G. Smith and Capt. W. Henry Jones took supper at the cosy, residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith. Mr. Lewis Lindsey led the way to this point. The initiation was begun at 11 o'clock. It was heartily enjoyed and the candidates were delighted. The following are the officers: Chancellor Commander, Sam. Allen; Vice Chancellor. Jerry Storrs; Master of Work, Anderson Roberson; Prelate, William Taylor; Master of Finance, L. H. Dickerson; Keeper of Records and Seal, Reuben Dabney; Master of Exchequer, P. L. Rev. J. W. Patterson Called. On Monday night, May 29th, the First Baptist Church called Rev. J. W. Patterson of Danville, as his pastor. Rev. Patterson is the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church of Danville, Va., and is an alumnus of Va. U. University of Richmond, Va., and comes highly recommended by many of the leading divines of the state. He is a young man of wide experience in the Christian ministry. The church has called an able divine of unimpeachable character. He sustained a reputation in school as an earnest, consecrated, Christian gentleman, with strong intellectual ability. Should Rev. Patterson accept, he will have the honor of pastoring one of the largest and best churches in the State of Virginia. The First Baptist Church considers no honor too great, no gift too valuable to bestow upon him whom she has called as her pastor. The pastor and church need to be congratulated in their prospective mutual relations. Hampton, Va., Fishermen's Net C Rev. A. E. Edwards, D. D., the Fifth St. Baptist Church, of the Pastor, Dr. W. F. Graday morning on the Subject, He was at his best, and was effort. Dandridge; Master at Arms, George W. Taylor; Inner Guard, Lewis Baylor; Outer Guard, Frank Watkins; Trustees; Sam. Allen, P. L. Dandridge. Andrew Whiting. This lodge was gotten up through the efforts of Capt. John G. Smith. Grand Chancellor Mitchell was so much pleased with the work in this new field that he established the district of Hanover and made Capt. Smith District Deputy Grand Chancellor. Speeches were made by the visitors, after which a bounteous repast was spread and enjoyed by all present. It was six o'clock when the party reached Richmond after one of the most enjoyable outings in the history of the Order. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Berkley, Va., June 7th, 1905. 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. & A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Sir F. R. Brooks, who was a member of Bruce Lodge, No. 31 of Berkley, Va. K. S. Goodson, K. of R. and S. H. W. Wilder, P. C. William Charity T. H. Walker, D. D. G. C. Mr. George W. Kersey of Chase City, Va., called on us. Signed: Lizzie Brooks Beneficiary. FRANCHISE FIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA Crowd Hoots Council Committee Considering Repsal Bills. COUNCILMAN UNDER ARREST Philadelphia, June 14. — Amid the cry of "thieves" and "crooks" and under the protection of a squad of police, the committee on street railways of city councils referred to the city solicitor for his opinion as to their legality four bills repealing ordinances granting street car companies the right to use 110 miles of streets to lay tracks without the city receiving any compensation for the franchises. The meeting was in all respects as sensational and as stormy as that held by the committee on finance some weeks ago when the gas lease was under consideration. The "repealers" were introduced at the instance of Mayor Weaver, and the action of the committee is the first set-back the mayor has received since the inauguration of the reform movement which began with the fight on the gas lease. Another sensation in the political situation was the arrest of Frank H. Caven, select councilman from the 34th ward, on the charge of violating his councilmanic oath by being interested in city contracts. He was held in $10,000 ball for a further hearing. He denies the charge. Caven was arrested on charges of conspiracy to cheat and defraud the municipality. The affidavit on which the warrant was issued charges that he supplied sand for the filtration beds at Torresdale, Roxborough and Belmont, as a contractor under Daniel J. McNichol, the senator's brother, under whose name the McNichol firm is conducted. The fight over the street car franchise promises to be a warm one before it is finally ended. It is a contest between the mayor and citizens living in the territory through which the proposed new lines are to run, on the one hand, and the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, backed by the Republican organization, on the other. Citizens protested against the ordinances and Mayor Weaver vetoed them. The same day the gas lease was passed by councils the four bills were passed over the mayor's veto, but no further action was taken because of the gas lease fight. Two weeks later when councils adopted a resolution withdrawing the gas lease bill, four ordinances were introduced repealing the street railway franchises. The committee room was crowded with lawyers representing both sides and other citizens. A motion was made that the repealers be favorably reported to councils, but the chairman asked that all those who desired to speak on the measures be heard before the committee took action, and this was agreed to. Select Councilman Thomas J. Ryan, the only Democratic member of select council, suggested that the bills be sent to the city solicitor for his opinion as to their legality. He made the point that the ordinances had been passed and that the street car companies had thus been vested with the right to use the streets wanted, and that councils could not now take those rights from them. His suggestion was received with a storm of hisses. Other members of the committee who spoke against the repealers were called "thieves" and "crooks," and so disorderly did the proceedings become that a squad of police were hurriedly summoned from the central station on the sixth floor of city hall to the committee room of the fourth floor. Thereafter better order was maintained. An echo of the gas lease fight came from Harrisburg, when State Treasurer Mathnes appointed Arthur R. H. Morrow, of this city, bond clerk in the state treasury department, Mr. Morrow was forced out of the position of assistant secretary of the department of supplies in the gas lease fight. His salary will be $2500 a year. In the supply department he received $4000. PRINCETON GETS $1,750,000 Heirs of Mrs. Mary J. Winthrop Finally Reach Agreement. Princeton, N. J., June 12.—The heirs of Mrs. Mary J. Winthrop's estate have finally come to an agreement by which Princeton Theological Seminary will receive $1,750,000. This more than doubles the present endowment of $1,250,837, exclusive of buildings and real estate to the amount of $526,150. A committee of the trustees, directors and faculty has been appointed to discuss methods of spending the large amount to the best interests of the seminary. Swarthmore College Gets $50,000. Philadelphia, June 13.—Dr. Joseph Swain, president of Ewarthmore College, announced that Morris L. Clothier, of this city, a member of the class of 1850, has given $50,000 to the college to endow a professorship in physics. This gift is a part of the $600,000 endowment undertaken three years ago when Dr. Swain became president of the college. The three-year period has ended and only $6200 is yet to be obtained. President Swain expects this sum will be received within a day or two. $1924 For Conscience Fund Washington, June 14.—Commissioner of Pensions Warner received a contribution of $1524 to the conscience fund of the treasury. It came from a pensioner and is the sum total of pension money drawn by him since the Civil War, beginning at the rate of $2 and rising to $6 per month. The Identity of the pensioner is withheld at the latter's request. The name will be dropped from the roll. Furnished house for rent from $100 up. W. R. PAGE, Real Estate Agent. Atlantic City, N. J. 1 Mo :o: A Grand Rally. Sunday, June 18th, 1905, will be observed as Sacrifice Day at the Moore St. Baptist Church. An effort will be made to lift a mortgage of $450.00 and all friends are invited to help aid this worthy cause. Sums to any amount will be thankfully received. For Sale:----5 excellent Lots, 24x 120 feet. Apply to 313 North Adam St. 3t Where Are They? Joseph Hatcher asks the public to help him locate his wife and child, the child left at Mrs. Mitchell, 814 St John St. last seen. He would like to know whether they are dead or alive and also help support the child. Thanking the public for any information that may lead to their whereabouts. Wife, Marina Hatcher; child, Emma Hatcher. Address to JOSEPH HATCHER. 227 W. 61st St. N. Y. City Do You Know Them? I desire to know the whereabouts of some of my people. I was given in charge of Classy Gaines of Farmville, Va., who came to Richmond to visit her son, whose name was Washington Gaines. I was given to her by a person called my aunt. I called her sister and she had promised me to a lady across the ocean, but Mrs. Classy Gaines persuaded her to let her have me. I was carried to Farmville. My name is Katie Holston, but in Farmville my name was Katie Gaines. In Richmond, it was Katie. I did not know my aunt's name. Her children were Junius, Mayliza and "Shugg." Washington Gaines was a well-known man there and I think he knows from where the old lady got me. Any information concerning them will be gladly received by. KATIE HOLSTON, No. 521 S. 18th St., Birmingham, Ala. Mock Marriage Miss "Gold-bug" Norrell was united in the unholy bonds of matrimony to Master D. Weistar Davis, Jr., at the Third St. A. M. E. Church Monday night of last week in the presence of an appreciative audience. This was the second marriage of the bride and the first experience of the groom Mrs. Mitchell Replies. 814 St. John St., Richmond, Va., June 7, 1905. To the PLANET: Joseph Hatcher, who is trying to locate his child that was last seen at 814 St. John St., knows full well that his wife came and carried the child away May 26, 1902. I am glad to know of his whereabouts, hoping that he will settle the debt of $44 which he promised to pay for taking care of the child eleven months. I am also glad to know that he has decided to support the child since he only gave her eight cents and a saucer of cream while at the above ad- dress. S. MITCHELL Dr. W. F. Graham Celebrates His Thirteenth Anniversary at 5th Street Baptist Church. Last Sunday was a gala day with the 5th St. people. Pastor W. F. Graham had been with them thirteen years and so they celebrated the occasion by having a rally for church repairs. Rev. D. H. Cham berlayne, B. D., preached a most excellent sermon in the morning. Dr. A. E. Edwards, who is now supplying Dr. Graham's pulpit preached a very eloquent sermon at night. Mr. James H. Chiles, the efficient church clerk, showed in his report that during the thirteen years the pastor had received over twelve hundred members in his church and collected for all purposes $44,000.00. The clubs reported as follows: Sunday School Class, No. 25, Thomas Beverly, teacher, $11.35; Sunday School Class, No. 4, W. W. Fields, teacher, $22.34; Secret Service Club, Virgil Hawkins, pres- ident, $19.27; The One Dollar Club, W. A. Jordan, president, $28.60; Valley Club, Mrs. Hamm, pres- ident, $22.50; Fairmont Club, Mrs. A. C. Johnson, president, $20.90; East End Club, Mrs. Georgiana walker, president, $27.85; Usher's Club, Mr. William Mason, president, $76.00; Organ Club, Prof. Alex. McCoy, president, $78.30; Free Will Work Club, Mrs. Josie A. Graham, president, $135.08; Rally Club, Mrs. Mary Page, president, $104.93; Macedonia Club, Mrs. Calle Brown, president, $152.18; Grand total collected for the day, $741.88. The church is in a healthy condition and everybody seems happy—June 9th, 1805. Lawyer Chiles Here Lawyer James Alexander Chiles of Lexington, Ky. is in the city on legal business in connection with his suit against a railroad company for ejecting him from a car while he was en-route from one state to another as an interstate passenger, making depositions. He left for Washington but last Tuesday on similar business, but since returned. He is looking well, and reports that he has built up a large and lucrative practice in Kentucky. Wife Wanted WANTED—by a man of 30 years, the correspondence of a lady desiring an early marriage. Ladies from 18 to 30 years of age, wishing to marry, please write. I am tired of single life, will reply sure. Address, G. W. W. Port Norfolk, Va. Miss Lilitia C. Roberts, the popular teacher and elocutionist of the graded school of Culpepper. Va. was in the city this week en-route to Petersburg, Va. where she expects to attend the Summer Normal. Mrs. W. H. Isham, in company with Miss Carsie D. Isham is visiting relatives at Port Chester, New York. They will visit New York, Philadelphia and other northern cities before they return. Miss Moselle Robinson is visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y. Prof. G. W. Hayes, President of Virginia Theological Seminary and College, in company with Rev. W. R. Ashburn called on us. The Mechanics' Saving Bank will receive deposits in sums from 10c. upwards. Whether you live in the city or out of the city, you can deposit in the bank. Order of Divine Worship at Leigh St. M. E. Church, Sunday, June 18th, 1905 11:00 A. M. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "A Stone in The Path." 2:30 Junior Epworth League. 3:30 The Sabbath School will observe its Children's Day. 8:00 P. M. Sermon by pastor. Subject, "A Cloud that was both Light and Darkness." (Fort Smith, Ark., Fraternal Union) The leading citizens of Richmond, including the PLANET, the True Reformer and the St. Luke Herald are advising Negroes to walk since the jim crow street car law has been put in operation. These good people have our sympathy and earnest wishes for their success; yet we warn them that they have undertaken a monumental task. Unless they are provided with wings some of the Negroes of that city will be stuck up in the rear corner of those cars before the month is out. Mark this. The Wings of the Morning By LOUIS TRACY Copyright. 1903, by Edward J. Clode --- CHAPTER XI THE sailor knew so accurately the position of his reliable sentinels that he could follow each phase of the imaginary conflict on the other side of the island. The first outbreak of desultory firing died away amidst a chorus of protest from every feathered inhabitant of the isle. so Jenks assumed that the Dyaks had gathered again on the beach after riddling the scarecrows with bullets or slashing them with their heavy razor edged swords. A hasty council was probably held, and, notwithstanding their fear of the silent company in the hollow, an advance was ultimately made along the beach. Within a few yards they encountered the invisible cord of the third spring gun. There was a report and another fierce outbreak of musketry. This was enough. Not a man would move a step nearer that abode of the dead. The next commotion arose on the ridge near the North cape. "At this rate of progress," said Jenks to the girl, "they will not reach our house until daylight." "I almost wish they were here," was the quiet reply. "I find this waiting and listening to be trying to the nerves." They were lying on a number of rugged garments hastily spread on the ledge and peering intently into the moonlit area of Prospect park. The great rock itself was shrouded in somber shadows. Even if they stood up none could see them from the ground, so dense was the darkness enveloping them. He turned slightly and took her hand. It was cool and moist. It no more trembled than his own. "The Dyaks are far more scared than you." he murmured, with a laugh. "Cruel and courageous as they are, they dare not face a spook." "Then what a pity it is we cannot conjure up a ghost for their benefit. All the spirits I have ever read about were ridiculous. Why cannot one be useful occasionally?" The question set him thinking. Unknown to the girl the materials for a dramatic apparition were hidden amid the bushes near the well. He endured his brains to remember the stage effects of juvenile days, but these needed limelight, blue flares, mirrors, phosphorus. The absurdity of hoping to devise any such accessories while perched on a ledge in a remote island, a larger reef of the thousands in the China sea, tickled him. "What is it?" asked Iris. He repeated his list of missing stage properties. They had nothing to do but to wait, and people in the very crux and maelstrom of existence usually discuss trivial things. "I don't know anything about phosphorus," said the girl, "but you can obtain queer results from sulphur, and there is an old box of Norwegian matches resting at this moment on the shelf in my room. Don't you remember? They were in your pocket, and you were going to throw them away. Why, what are you doing?" For Jenks had cast the rope ladder loose and was evidently about to descend. "Have no fear," he said. "I will not be away five minutes." "If you are going down I must come with you. I will not be left here alone." "Please do not stop me," he whispered earnestly. "You must not come. I will take no risk whatever. If you remain here you can warn me instantly. With both of us on the ground we will incur real danger. I want you to keep a sharp lookout toward Turtle beach in case the Dyaks come that way. Those who are crossing the island will not reach us for a long time." She yielded, though unwillingly. She was tremulous with anxiety on his account. He vanished without another word. She next saw him in the moonlight near the well. He was rustling among the shrubs, and he returned to the rock with something white in his arms, which he seemingly deposited at the mouth of the cave. He went back to the well and carried another similar burden. Then he ran toward the house. The doorway was not visible from the ledge, and she passed a few horrible moments until a low hiss beneath caught her ear. She could tell by the creak of the rope ladder that he was ascending. At last he reached her side, and she murmured, with a gasping sob: "Don't go away again. I cannot stand it." He thought it best to soothe her agitation by arousing interest. Still hauling in the ladder with one hand, he held out the other, on which luminous wisps were writhing like glowworms' ghosts. "You are responsible," he said. "You gave me an excellent idea, and I was obliged to carry it out." "What have you done?" "Arranged a fearsome bogy in the cave." "But how?" "It was not exactly a pleasant operation, but the only laws of necessity are those which must be broken." She understood that he did not wish her to question him further. Perhaps curiosity, now that he was safe, might have vanquished her terror and led to another demand for enlightenment, but at that instant the sound of an angry voice and the crunching of coral away to the left drove all else from her mind. "They are coming by way of the beach, after all," whispered Jenks. He was mistaken in a sense. Anoth- er outburst of intermittent firing among the trees on the north side of the ridge showed that some at least of the Dyaks were advancing by their former route. The appearance of the Dyak chief on the flat belt of shingle, with his right arm slung across his breast, accompanied by not more than half a dozen followers, showed that a few hardy spirits had dared to pass the valley of death, with all its nameless terrors. They advanced cautiously enough, as though dreading a surprise. The chief carried a bright parang in his left [Illustration of soldiers in a battlefield]. They advanced cautiously. hand; the others were armed with guns, their swords being thrust through belts. Creeping forward on tiptoe, though their distant companions were making a tremendous row, they looked a murderous gang as they peered across the open space, now brilliantly illuminated by the moon. Jenks had a sudden intuition that the right thing to do now was to shoot the whole party. He dismissed the thought at once. All his preparations were governed by the hope that the pirates might abandon their quest after hours of fruitless search. It would be most unwise, he told himself, to precipitate hostilities. Far better avoid a conflict altogether, if that were possible, than risk the immediate discovery of his inaccessible retreat. In other words, he made a grave mistake, which shows how a man may err when overagonized by the danger of the woman he loves. The bold course was the right one. By killing the Dyak leader he would have depended the enemy of the dominating influence in this campaign of revenge. When the main body, already much perturbed by the unseen and intangible agencies which opened fire at them in the wood, arrived in Prospect park to find only the dead bodies of their chief and his small force, their consternation could be turned into mad panic by a vigorous bombardment from the rock. Probably in less than an hour after their landing the whole tribe would have rushed pennell to the boats, cursing the folly which led them to this devil haunted island. But it serves no good purpose to say what might have been. As it was, the Dyaks, silent now and moving with the utmost caution, passed the well and were about to approach the cave when one of them saw the house. Instantly they changed their tactics. Retreating hastily to the shade of the opposite cliff, they seemed to await the coming of re-enforcements. The sailor fancied that a messenger was dispatched by way of the north sands to hurry up the laggards, because the distant firing slackened, and five minutes later a fierce outbreak of yells among the trees to the right heralded a combined rush on the Belle Vue castle. The noise made by the savages was so great, the screams of bewildered birds circling overhead so incessant, that Jenks was compelled to speak quite loudly when he said to Iris: "They must think we sleep soundly not to be disturbed by the volleys they have fired already." She would have answered, but he placed a restraining hand on her shoulder, for the Dyaks, quickly discovering that the hut was empty, ran toward the cave and thus came in full view. As well as Jenks could judge the foremost trio of the yelping horse were impaled on the bayonets of the cheval de frise, learning too late its formidable nature. The wounded men shrieked in agony, but their cries were drowned in a torrent of amazed shouts from their companions. Forthwith there was a stampede toward the well, the cliff, the beaches, anywhere to get away from that awesome cavern where ghosts dwelt and men fell malmed at the very threshold. The sailor, leaning as far over the edge of the rock as the girl's exposulations would permit, heard a couple of men grooming beneath, while a third limped away with frantic and painful haste. "What is it?" whispered Iris, eager herself to witness the tumult. "What has happened?" "They have been routed by a box of matches and a few dried bones," he answered. There was no time for further speech. He was absorbed in estimating the probable number of the Dyaks. Thus far he had seen about fifty. Moreover, he did not wish to acquaint Iris THE RICHMOND PLANE: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA With the actual details of the artifice that had been so potent. Her allusion to the box of water sodden matches had given him the notion of utilizing as an active ally the bleached remains of the poor fellow who had long ago fallen a victim to this identical mob of cutthroats or their associates. He had gathered the principal bones from their resting place near the well, rubbed them with the ends of the matches after damping the sulphur again and arranged them with ghastly effect on the pile of rubbish at the farther end of the cave, creeping under the cheval de frise for the purpose. Though not so vivid as he wished, the pale glimmering headless skeleton in the intense darkness of the interior was appalling enough in all conscience. Fortunately the fumes of the sulphur fed on the bony substance. They endured a sufficient time to scare every Dyak who caught a glimpse of the monstrous object crouching in luminous horror within the dismal cavern. Not even the stirring exhortations of the chief, whose voice was raised in furious speech, could induce his adherents to again approach that afrightening spot. At last the daring scoundrel himself, self welding his naked sword, strode right up to the very doorway. Stricken with sudden stupor, he gazed at the fitful gleams within. He prodded the cheval de frise with the parang. Here was something definite and solid. Then he dragged one of the wounded men out into the moonlight. Again Jeeks experienced an itching desire to send a bullet through the Dyak's head. Again he resisted the impulse. And so passed that which is vouchsafed by fate to few men—a second opportunity. Another vehement harangue by the chief goaded some venturesome spirits into carrying their wounded comrade out of sight, presumably to the hut. Inspired by their leader's fearless example, they even removed the third injured byak from the vicinity of the cave, but the celerity of their retreat caused the wretch to bawl in agony. The next undertaking was no sooner appreciated by the sailor than he hurriedly caused Iris to shelter herself beneath the tarpaulin, while he covered close to the floor of the ledge, looking only through the screen of tall grasses. They kindled a fire near the well. Soon its ruddy glare lit up the dark rock with fantastic flickerings and drew scintillations from the weapons and ornaments of the hideously picturesque horde gathered in its vicinity. They spoke a language of hard vowels and nasal resonance and ate what he judged to be dry fish, millets and strips of tough preserved meat, which they cooked on small iron skewers stuck among the glowing enebers. His heart sank as he counted sixty-one, all told, assembled within forty yards of the ledge. Probably several others were guarding the boats or prowling about the island. Indeed, events proved that more than eighty men had come ashore in three large sampans, roomy and fleet craft, well fitted for pratical excursions up river estuaries or along a coast. They were mostly barelegged rascals, wearing Malay hats, loose jackets reaching to the knee and sandals. One man differed essentially from the others. He was inhabited in the conventional attire of an Indian Mohammedan, and his skin was brown, while the swarthy Dyaks were yellow beneath the dirt. Jeuxs thought from the manner in which his turban was tied that he must be a Funjabi Massaunian—very likely an escaped convict from the Andamans. The most careful scrutiny did not reveal any arms of precision. They all carried muzzle loaders, either antiquated flintlocks or guns sufficiently modern to be fitted with nipples for percussion caps. Each Dyak, of course, sported a parang and dagger-like creece, a few bore spears, and about a dozen shouldered a long straight piece of bamboo. The nature of this implement the sailor could not determine at the moment. In the neighborhood of the fire an animated discussion took place. Though it was easy to see that the chief was all paramount, his fellow tribesmen exercised a democratic right of free speech and outspoken opinion. Flashing eyes and expressive hands were turned toward the cave and but. Once when the debate grew warm the chief snatched up a burning branch and held it over the blackened embers of the fire extinguished by Jenks. He seemed to draw some definite conclusion from an examination of the charcoal, and the argument therefor proceeded with less emphasis. Whatever it was that he said evidently carried conviction. Iris, nestling close to the sailor, whispered: "Do you know what he has found out?" "I can only guess that he can tell by the appearance of the burned wood how long it is since it was extinguished. Clearly they agree with him." "Then they know we are still here?" "Either here or gone within a few hours. In any case they will make a thorough search of the island at daybreak." "Will it be dawn soon?" "Yes. Are you tired?" "A little cramped—that is all." "Don't think I am foolish. Can you manage to sleep?" "Sleep! With those men so near?" "Yes. We do not know how long they will remain. We must keep up our strength. Sleep, next to food and drink, is a prime necessity." "If it will please you I will try," she said, with such sweet readiness to obey his slightest wish that the wonder is he did not kiss her then and there. By previous instruction she knew exactly what to do. She crept quietly back until well, ensconced in the niche widened and hollowed for her accommodation. There so secluded was she from the outer world of horror and peril that the coarse voices beneath only reached her in a murmur. Pulling one end of the tarpaulin over her, she stretched her weary limbs on a litter of twigs and leaves, commended herself and the man she loved to God's keeping and, wonderful though it may seem, was soon slumbering peacefully. The statement may sound passing strange to civilized zers, accustomed only to the routine of daily life and Not inured to danger and wild surroundings. But the soldier who has matched a hasty doze in the trenches, the sailor who has heard a fierce gale buffeting the walls of his frull ark, can appreciate the reason why Iris, weary and surfeited with excitement, would have slept were she certain that the next sunrise would mark her last hour on earth. Jenks, too, composed himself for a brief rest. He felt assured that there was not the remotest chance of their lofty perch being found out before daybreak, and the first faint streaks of dawn would awaken him. When the morning breeze swept over the ocean and the stars were beginning to pale before the pink glory flung broadcast through the sky by the yet invisible sun, the sailor was aroused by the quiet-fluttering of a bird about to settle on the rock, but startled by the sight of him. His faculties were at once on the alert, though he little realized the danger betokened by the bird's rapid dart into the void. Turning first to peer at Iris, he satisfied himself that she was still asleep. Her lips were slightly parted in a smile. She might be dreaming of summer and England. He noiselessly wormed his way to the vorge of the rock and looked down through the grass roots. The Dyaks were already stirring. Some were replenishing the fire, others were drawing water, cooking, eating, smoking long thin stemmed pipes with absurdly small bowls or oiling their limbs and weapons with impartial energy. The chief yet lay stretched on the sand, but when the first beams of the sun gilded the waters a man stooped over the prostrate form and said something that caused the sleeper to rise stiffly, supporting himself on his uninjured arm. They at once went off together toward Europa point. "They have found the boat," thought Jenks. "Well, they are welcome to all the information it affords." The chief gave some order, at which they all hung back sheepishly. Cursing them in choice Malay, the chief seized a thick faggot and strode in the direction of the cave. Goaded into activity by his truculent demeanor, some followed him, and Jenks, unable to see, but listening anxiously, knew that they were tearing the cheval de frise from its supports. Nevertheless none of the working party entered the excavation. They feared the parched bones that shone by night. As he had not been able to complete the communicating shaft it was not 清军 The monstrous object crouching in luminous horror. now of vital importance should the Dyaks penetrate to the interior. Yet he thanked the good luck that had showered such a heap of rubbish over the spot containing his chief stores and covering the vein of gold. Wild as these fellows were, they well knew the value of the precious metal, and if by chance they lighted upon such a well defined lode they might not quit the island for weeks. At last on a command from the chief the Dyaks scattered in various directions. Some turned toward Europa point, but the majority went to the east along Turtle beach or by way of the lagoon. Prospect park was deserted. They were scouring both sections of the island in full force. The quiet watcher on the ledge took no needless risks. Though it was impossible to believe any stratagem had been planned for his special benefit, an accident might betray him. With the utmost circumspection he rose on all fours and, with comprehensive glance, examined trees, plateau and both strips of beach for signs of a lurking foe. He need no fear. Of all places in the island the Dyaks least imagined that their quarry had lain all night within earshot of their encampment. Jenks slid back down the ledge and gently waked Iris. She sat up instantly and gazed at him with wondering eyes. Fearful lest she should forget her surroundings, he placed a warning finger on his lips. "Oh," she said in a whisper, "are they still here?" He told her what had happened and suggested that they should have something to eat while the coast was clear beneath. She needed no second bidding, for the long vigil of the previous night had made her very hungry, and the two breakfasted right royally on biscuit, cold fowl, ham and good water. In this, the inner section of their refuge, they could be seen only by a bird or by a man standing on the distant rocky shelf that formed the southern extremity of the opposite cliff, and the sailor kept a close lookout in that direction. Iris was about to throw the remains of the feast into an empty oil tin provided for refuse when Jenks restrained her. "No," he said smilingly. "Scraps should be the first course next time. We must not waste an atom of food." "How thoughtless of me!" she exclaimed. "Please tell me you think they will go away today." But the sailor lung himself flat on the ledge and grasped a ride. "Be still, on your life!" he said. "Squeeze into your corner. There is a Dyak on the opposite cliff." True enough, a man had climbed to that unhappy placed rocky table and was shouting something to a confere high on the cliff over their heads. As yet he had not seen them nor even noticed the place where they were concealed. The sailor imagined from the Dyak's gestures that he was communicating the uselessness of further search on the western part of the island. When the conversation ceased he hoped the loud voiced savage would descend. But no! The scout looked into the valley, at the well, the house, the cave. Still he did not see the ledge. At that unlucky moment three birds, driven from the trees on the crest by the passage of the Dyaks, flew down the face of the cliff and began a circling quest for some safe perch on which to alight. Jenks swore with an emphasis not the less earnest because it was mute and took steady aim at the Dyak's left breast. The birds fluttered about in ever smaller circles. Then one of them dropped easily on to the lip of the rock. Instantly his bright eyes encountered those of the man, and he darted off with a scream that brought his mates after him. The Dyak evidently noted the behavior of the birds—his only lore was the reading of such signs—and gazed intently at the ledge. Jenks he could not distinguish behind the screen of grass. He might perhaps see some portion of the tarpaulin covering the stores, but at the distance it must resemble a weather beaten segment of the cliff. Yet something puzzled him. After a steady scrutiny he turned and yelled to others on the beach. The crucial moment had arrived. Jenks pressed the trigger, and the Dyak hurried through the air, falling headlong out of sight. The sound of this, the first shot of real warfare, awoke rainbow island into tremendous activity. The winged life of the place filled the air with rancous cries, while shouting Dyaks scurried in all directions. Several came into the valley. Those nearest the fallen man picked him up and carried him to the well. He was quite dead, and, although amid his other injuries they soon found the bullet wound, they evidently did not know whence the shot came, for those to whom he shouted had no inkling of his motive, and the slight haze from the rifle was instantly swept away by the breeze. Iris could hear the turmoil beneath, and she tremiliously asked: "Are they going to attack us?" "Not yet," was the reassuring answer. "I killed the fellow who saw us before he could tell the others." It was a bold risk, and he had taken it, though now the Dyaks knew for certain their prey had not escaped there was no prospect of their speedy departure. Nevertheless the position was not utterly hopeless. None of the enemy could tell how or by whom their companion had been shot. Many among the excited horde jabbering beneath actually looked at the cliff over and over again, yet failed to note the potentialities of the ledge, with its few tufts of grass growing where seeds had apparently been blown by the wind or dropped by passing birds. Jenks understood, of course, that the real danger would arise when they visited the scene of their comrade's disaster. Even then the waving balance of chance might cast the issue in his favor. He could only wait, with ready rite, with the light of battle lowering in his eyes. Of one king at least he was certain before they conquered him he would levy a terrible toll. He glanced back at Iris. Her face was pale beneath its mask of sun brown. The chief was listening intently to the story of the Dyak who saw the dead man totter and fall. He gave some quick order. Followed by a score or more of his men, he walked rapidly to the foot of the cliff where they found the lifeless body. Jenks stole one more busy glance at Iris. The chief and the greater number of his followers were out of sight behind the rocks. Some of them must now be climbing to that fatal ledge. Was this the end? Iris bent forward sufficiently in her sheltering niche to permit her to gaze with wistful tenderness upon Jenks. She knew he would dare all for her sake. She could only pray and hope. Suddenly a clamor of discordant yells fell upon her ears. Jenks rose to his knees. The Dyaks had discovered their refuge and were about to open fire. He offered them a target lest perchance Iris were not thoroughly screened. “Keep close.” he said. “They have found us. Lead will be flying around soon.” She flinched back into the crevice; the sailor fell prone. Four bullets spat into the ledge, of which three pierced the tarpaulin and one flattened itself against the rock. Then Jenks took up the tale. So curiously constituted was this man that, although he ruthlessly shot the savage who first spied out their retreat, he was swayed only by the dictates of stern necessity. There was a feeble chance that further bloodshed might be averted. That chance had passed. Very well. The enemy must start the dreadful game about to be played. They had thrown the gage, and he answered them. Four times did Jenks' rifle carry death, unseen, almost unfelt, across the valley. Ere the fourth Dyak collapsed limply where he stood others were there, firing at the little puff of smoke above the grass. They got in a few shots, most of which sprayed at various angles off the face of the cliff. But they waited for no more. When the lever of the Lee-Metford was shoved home for the fifth time the opposing crest was bare of all opponents save two, and they lay motionless. The fate of the flanking detachment was either unperceived or unheeded by the Dyaks left in the vicinity of the house and well. Astounded by the fire that burst forth in midair, Jenks had clenched the dangerous rock before they realized that here, above their A The Dyak hurtled through the air. heads, were the white man and the maid whom they sought. With stupid zeal they blazed away furiously, only succeeding in showering fragments of splintered stone into the eagle's nest. And the sailor smiled. He quietly picked up an old coat, rolled it into a ball and pushed it into sight amidst the grass. Then he squirmed round on his stomach and took up a position ten feet away. Of course those who still carried loaded guns discharged them at the bundle of rags, where-upon Jenks thrust his ride beyond the edge of the rock and leaped over. Three Dyaks fell before the remainder made up their minds to run. Once convinced, however, that running was good for their health, they moved with much celerity. The remaining cartridges in the magazine shackened the pace of two of their number. Jenks dropped the empty weapon and seized another. He stood up now and sent a quick reminder after the rearmost pirate. The others had disappeared toward the locality where their leader and his diminished troop were gathered, not daring to again come within range of the whistling dumdums. The sailor, holding his rifle as though pleasant shooting, bent forward and sought a belated opponent, but in vain. There was no sound save the walling of birds, the soft sough of the sea and the yelling of the three wounded men in the house, who knew not what terrors threatened and valyly bawled for succor. Again Jenks could look at Irls. Her face was bleeding. The sight maddened him. "My God!" he grinned. "Are you wounded?" She smiled bravely at him. "It is nothing," she said — "a mere splash from the rock which cut my forehead." He dared not go to her. He could only hope that it was no worse, so he turned to examine the valley once more for vestige of a living foe. TO BE CONTINUED. SWEET CORN NOVELTY How Iowa Man Found World's Most Delicious Ear. THE RESULT OF AN AOIDENT United States Government Has Been Experimenting For Years to Produce This Variety—Ii Ripens In Fifty-seven Days and Is Ivory White In Color. What might be called "The Romance of an Ear of Corn" is the story of the discovery of the earliest and most delicious sweet corn in the whole world, says a special dispatch from Washington to the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Iowa has the credit of this notable discovery, and S. A. Howe of Fort Dodge is the Christopher Columbus of this new world in agriculture. A part of the original ear from which the white Mexican corn has been propagated is still in the possession of a Sioux City nursery, which has brought the marvelous corn to the point of perfection which has won the unrestrained approval of the United States government. But a few months ago Secretary of Agriculture Wilson sent Professor Tracy, one of the experts of the department, to Sioux City to investigate the claims made for the white Mexican. He was convinced. "The government has been experimenting for a score of years," said he, "to produce a corn of this character—early, yet really sweet. I have no hesitation in promoting this the greatest discovery made in sweet corn culture in twenty-five years." Professor Tracy backed his australistic approval of the corn by offering 400 bushes for use at government experiment stations and for distribution. A seed expert of a big firm has traveled to Sioux City to examine into the virtues of the white Mexican. One thousand bushes was the order he left. For many years the black Mexican has been known as the earliest sweet corn. Toothsome enough to the blind, the black kernels were distasteful to the seeing. It was a race problem in agriculture which has had as many suggested solutions as the vexed puzzle in the higher animal world. The black Mexican would be ready for the table in eighty days from planting, fully ten days ahead of the evergreen, which is white. Not long ago S. A. Howe of Fort Dodge was passing through his field of black Mexican corn and noticed an ear which seemed unusual, probably blighted. It was on the same stalk that held a normal ear. Mr. Howe was about to pluck the abnormal ear when his eye was caught by the white ker- needs peeping out. What if the ear were healthy and white at the same time? Such luck was hardly to be expected, but it was worth hoping for. So the white ear was watched solicitously. When ripe it realized Mr. Howe's fond st dreams. It was white and perfect. A Sioux City seed specialist was called into consultation upon this gratifying discovery. He was elated and begged half the ear. One-half of his share was sent to H. B. Smith, a reliable and prosperous farmer near Odebolt, Ia., with instructions to plant the seed and to cultivate it carefully. Wonder of wonders! In fifty-seven days from planting this new sweet corn was ready for the table. Farmer Smith had a mess of it, and William Sampson, a merchant at Odebolt, dined on it also. Both pronounced it incomparably better than any they had before eaten. From that "sport" in the field of Mr. Howe has now come forth an acknowledged type which is causing no less than a furore in seed producing quarters. The white Mexican is small of stalk—about three and one-half feet—and small of ear. The latter makes it nicer to serve on the table. Its color is ivory white, and, best of all, it is delightfully sweet. It is hardy and prolific, from two to four full ears growing on a single stalk. Braising Children by Law An experiment is being made by the town of Huddersfield, England, in municipal child rearing. According to a writer in the current Harper's Weekly, the town authorities have determined to send physicians and women health officers to the home of every poor family where a child is born, and the mother is to be instructed in the care of the child. A day nursery has also been established where children will be cared for. The mayor of the town has offered a bonus of $4 to every child born in one of the districts that shall attain the age of one year. Talking Postal Cards A Parisian inventor will soon put on the market talking postal cards, says a special cable dispatch from Paris to the New York World. You introduce a card into an apparatus of the nature of a phonograph, talk a message and dispatch the card as a postal. There is a similar apparatus at the other end, and when the card is introduced it gives the message in a nasalized reproduction. Talking postal cards will hold just three times the quantity of words that can be written on one. Togo's Presentation House. Yes, Japan will give Togo a house, but it a "lighthouse," to commemorate his victory. What a super expression, says the Boston Herald, of his country's gratitude to light the scene of the destruction of the Russian fleet for all time. Wish other folks could think of these things! MARINE OUTING CLUB. Club Members Plan Series of Cruises on Yacht Hildegarde. A bachelors' marine club is the latest attraction for the younger men of clubdom, says the New York Tribune. The New York club has set the pace by organizing a distinctively marine outing club, which purposes to get the cream of pleasure in the summer months from a series of "star bachelor cruises" to different places, including Newport, Lake George, Atlantic Highlands and various points along the Shrewsbury. William A. Hayes, an attorney if New York and a leader of the strenuous set in the New York club, is said to be the originator of the plan. Twenty of them have purchased the bark rigged auxiliary yacht Hiltlegarde for $10,000. The Hildegarde has a history of peculiar interest. It was built for King Edward when he was the Prince of Wales at a cost of $150,000. It was constructed at Gosport as a schooner rigged yacht and was subsequently sold to George Gould, who disposed of her to Blakeley Hall. He sold her to General Whitlock, who turned her into a bark rigged yacht with a 250 horsepower auxiliary engine. The boat is now lying at Horris Heights basin and will be put into commission on July 1. The Hildegarde won in 1877 the Royal Yacht Squadron Queen's cup. Its average speed is fourteen knots an hour. It is 120 feet long and 23 feet wide, with mahogany finish. The hull being selected of the strongest timber. Although the yacht hasn't been at sea for some years, the hull is as strong today as it was when built. Mr. Hayes said recently that the crew would be selected within a few days. He says that it will cost about $600 a month to operate it. Japanese Students and Athletics Japanese students and Athletics. A British journal says that Japanese students and schoolboys twenty years ago had no appreciation of athletics. They took too serious a view of their duties to waste on games the time that might be devoted to studies, and they had to be driven by their early English professors and teachers into the playgrounds as though to a disagreeable task. Now they take a keen interest in rowing, twn tennis and baseball, though cricket, with its long periods of enforced inactivity, does not appeal to them. They have acquired so much proficiency in the American national game that a team of players from the Waseda university of Tokyo recently left Japan, taking the long voyage across the Pacific for the purpose of trying conclusions with the champion teams of the American universities. We may yet see an eight from Tokyo competing at Henley. Chinese Methodist Clergyman The feature of recent New England Methodist conference was the admission of a Chinese minister, Rev. Chan Lok Shang, who has been transferred from the California conference to the Northeast conference. He will have charge of the Chinese mission work in Boston. How to Make a Spring Salad. A cucumber, a couple of young, tender onions and a green pepper diced together and dressed with oil and vinegar make a delicious spring salad. THE PLANET Published every Saturday by JOHN MITCHELL, JR., at 811 North 4th Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., - EDITOR. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. TERMS IN ADVANCE ADVERTISING RATES THE PLANET is issued weekly. The subscription price is $1.50 per year in advance. There are FOUR ways by which money can be received. 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Throw up yer hands!"—Chicago Daily News. PEACE CONFERENCE NOW ASSURED Russia and Japan Officially Accept President's Proposition. DISGUSSING PLACE OF MEETING Washington, June 13.—Official assurance that the president's efforts to bring Russia and Japan together to discuss peace will be crowned with success was brought to the White House by Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, who called by appointment and in the name of Emperor Nicholas formally accepted the president's "offer of good will." The following official statement regarding the conference was lauded at the White House: "Ambassador Cassini has called to express the Russian government's assent to the president's proposition, and MARQUIS ITO. Spoken of As One of Japan's Peace Envoys. to state that they would appoint plenipotentiaries to meet the plenipotentiaries of Japan to discuss the question of peace. The place of meeting is at present being discussed." During the past two weeks the president's efforts have been directed toward bringing the belligerents into amicable contact on the basis of a mutual agreement to consider terms of peace. This he finally accomplished. It remains now for the belligerent powers to name their plenipotentiaries and agree upon a time and place for them to meet to negotiate a treaty of peace. These details are now under consideration with a bright prospect that such minor differences as may exist will be resolved within a few days. It can be said that the place of the meeting of the plenipotentiaries of the two governments has not been finally selected. In the arrangement of this detail and others of like importance, President Roosevelt is acting as an intermediary between Russia and Japan, Russia, through Ambassador Cassini, has indicated her preference for one place for the holding of the peace conference, and Japan, through Minister Takahira, has suggested another. It is intimated, officially, that an agreement on the place of holding the conference may be determined on in a few days, but no suggestion, except of a negative character, of the choice of either of the belligerents is obtainable. It is known that neither Washington nor the battlefield of Manchuria was the selection of either Russia or Japan. It is expected that the two governments principally interested will have no serious difficulty in reaching an agreement on that point, as Russia already has indicated informally that Japan's selection of a place probably would be satisfactory to Emperor Nicholas. It is understood in a high or较低 quarter here that Marquis Ito, Baron Komura, minister for foreign affairs, and General Yamagata, chief of staff, are the three under consideration by the Japanese emperor as plenipotentiaries, and that the inclination of the belligerents is that select two plenipotentiaries. M. WITTE CZAR'S ENVOY? Is Leaving St. Petersburg For Abroad On Public Business. St. Petersburg, June 13.—All the attempts to create an impression that there is the slightest hitch in the preliminary peace negotiations are absolutely without the shadow of foun M. SERGIUS WITTE, Likely to Be One of Czar's Peace Envoys. dation. Foreign Minister Lamstoff has formally notified several of the Continental powers that a meeting of plenipotentiaries to see whether it is possible to agree to terms of peace is assured. M. Witte, president of the committee of ministers, is leaving St. Petersburg for abroad in two weeks. This very significant announcement is received with the statement that he is going on public business. His visit was instantly associated with the peace negotiations, and it is possible that Emperor Nicholas has decided if a reasonable basis for negotiations is offered by Japan to make use of the services of the ablest and strongest personality in the empire. TRIBUTES TO PRESIDENT London Papers Call Peace Conference a Personal and National Triumph. London, June 13.—Glowing tributes THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA to President Roosevelt's successful diplomacy again occupy the foremost place in the London morning newspapers. The Morning Post, in an editorial, characterizes it as both a personal, and national triumph, and I declare that so other man would have you urged to even attempt what President Roosevelt has achieved. Continuing the Morning Post says: "No president since Lincoln has so impressed himself on the imagination and respect of Eugene and Abram. His success implies acknowledgment of the moral position America holds in international politics." The St. P. Petersburg correspondent of the Times says: "It is no exaggeration to say that President Roosevelt is the most popular man in Russia today. The president's rare insight, aided by the skill and tact of his ambassador (Mr. Meyer) enabled him to gauge the proper moment at which to offer advice, which the initiator of The Hague pence conference could not refuse. GREEK PREMIER MURDERED Stabbed By a Gambler As He Was Entering Chamber of Deputies. Athens, June 14—Theodore P. Delyannis, the popular premier of Greece was stabbed and mortally wounded by a professional gambler named Gherakaris at the main entrance of the chamber of deputies. The premier died within three hours. The assassin, who was immediately arrested, said he committed the deed in revenge for stringent measures taken by Premier Delyannis against the gambling houses, all of which were recently closed. The premier arrived at the entrance of the chamber in a carriage. Gherakaris approached, saluted the premier and opened the carriage door. The premier was in the act of thanking Gherakaris for his courtesy when the gambler plunged a long danger into M. Delyannis' abdomen, inflicting a frightful wound. The news spread quickly, and it would be impossible to describe the popular evidences of sorrow or the anger of the crowd who attempted to lynch the assassin. Lynching was prevented by the gendarmes, who rushed their prisoner from the building in prison. CONFEDERATES AT LOUISVILLE Fifteenth Annual Reunion Now In Session. Louisville, Ky., June 14.—Louisville decorated to an extent hitherto unknown, and smiled on by typical summer weather, extended the hand of hospitality to a never ending stream of arriving veterans, who have come to Kentucky to attend the 15th annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans, which opened today. General W. E. Mickle, adjutant general and chief of staff, has completed his annual report, which is highly interesting. Referring to the condition of the organization, the report says: "It is a source of sincerest pleasure to me that I am able to report that the debt that has been resting on the federation for a number of years has been paid in full. Since our reunion in Nashville last June, 18 new camps have been chartered, making a total on the roster at the present time 1471." TEN YEARS FOR BIGELOW Man Who Stole $1,530,000 From Milwaukee Bank Pleads Guilty. Milwaukee, June 12.—Frank G. Bigelow, confessed defaulter in the sum of $1,500,000 of the funds of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, while president of the bank, pleaded guilty to an indictment of 10 counts, each count a violation of the national banking laws, and was sentenced by United States District Judge Joseph V. Quarles to 10 years' imprisonment at hard labor in the federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Three Fishermen Drowned. Washington, June 14.—Through what is believed to have been the accidental capsizing of a boat from which they had been fishing, three men, Alexander Chisholm and Newt and Dennis Bunch, brothers, were drowned in the Potomac near Analoston Island, opposite this city. A floating fishing rod marked the spot where the men went down, and the first intimation of the drowning was when a boy found the fishing line and in pulling it in drew to the surface Chisholm's body Philadelphia Forger Captured Philadelphia Porter Captured. Savannah, Ga., June 14—George G. Glenn, former cashier at Philadelphia for the Postal Telegraph company, was arrested on the arrival of the steamer Tallahasse from Boston. He is wanted in Philadelphia on a charge of forging the name of a Postal Telegraph company official to a paper on which he secured $9000. On being arrested Glenn attempted to shoot himself, but the officers restrained him. Glenn will be held for requisition. Monument to General Boxpton Monument to General Boynton. Chattanooga, Tenn., June 13—At a meeting here it was decided to erect a handsome monument in honor of the late General Henry V. Boynton. The place for its location will be decided later. The monument will probably cost about $20,000, and the plans for it are national in scope. AMBULANCE DRIVER KILLED Collided With Heavy Wagon While Making a Hurry Call. Chester, Pa., June 13. -While on the way to the western section of the city on a hurry call to reach Charles Ward, a former policeman of the city, who had cut his throat with a razor, the Chester hospital ambulance collided with a heavy wagon at Second and Townsend streets. Harry Wilson, engineer at the hospital, who was driving the vehicle, and Dr. Harry Homer, the resident physician, were both thrown from the ambulance, which overturned. Wilson's head struck the paved street and he died almost instantly. Dr. Homer sustained serious injuries. Daniel Dougherty, driver of the wagon, was placed under arrest and was held for a hearing on the charge of reckless driving. Ward, who attempted to commit suicide, is in a critical condition. Comprising Thirteen Great Detective Masterpieces Copyright by Collier's Weekly SHERLOCK HOLMES EXAMINES THE GLASSES. MANY INJURED IN TROLLEY GRASHES Bad Collisions at Princeton, N. J., and Pottstown, Pa. MISHAPS WERE MUCH ALIKE Trenton, N. J., June 12.—Sixteen persons were injured in a head-on collision on the Trenton, Lawrenceville and Princeton Railroad, better known as the Johnstown trolley line. Two of the passengers, Lang Johnson, of this city, and Thomas McCue of Washington, D. C., were the only ones seriously injured. McCue had a leg broken, but Johnson's condition is more serious. He is at Mercy Hospital and his recovery is doubtful. The accident is thought to have been caused by one of the cars ignoring a red light. Travel on the road was unusually heavy, owing to the Princeton-Yale base ball game. Among the others injured were Ray Conover, Primeton, cut about the face, Charles Carey, Stroudsburg, Princeton student, cut about the body. Howard Davis, New York, left leg sprained. J. S. McGovern, Philadelphia, leg and head cut. Johnson, McCue, Conover and Carey are at the Mercy Hospital, this city. All the others have gone to their homes. O. Kent, motorman of one of the cars, as soon as the collision occurred, extricated himself from the wreckage and ran through the fields. It is alleged he is responsible for running past the red light. The smash occurred about a mile and a half east of Lawrenceville, where a sharp curve marks the approach to he "Five Miles" wood. The ends of both of the cars were crushed into kindling wood and twisted iron, while the passengers were hurled in all directions. That a dozen or more of them were not killed outright seems to be nothing less than a miracle. TWELVE HURT IN SECOND CRASH Pottstown Also Has a Base Ball Game Trolley Disaster. Pottstown, Pa., June 12.—Twelve persons were infured in a collision on the Pottstown & Reading Trolley line in the eastern limits of this place. Both cars were coming to town loaded with passengers from the base ball game on the East End grounds. The first car was slowing down at Rowland street to det off some passengers, and another one, in charge of Daniel Arndt a green motorman, was coming down the hill to the East End at a rapid clip. Realizing the danger, Arndt tried to stop his car, but he lost his nerve, and, instead of reducing the speed, he put on the full current. His car crashed into the one about coming to a stand-still at the crossing with fearful force, hurling the people on the crowded platforms into the street and piling those inside the closed cars on each other. Women screamed and fainted and the blood from some of the injured bespattered their clothing. Ambulances were summoned, and the most seriously injured were taken to the Pottstown hospital. The injured; Wilson Stetler, two ribs fractured; William Dunn, fracture of right leg; Irwin Neiman, ear badly cut; John Yerger, leg crushed and afterward amputated; Henry Hartline, head badly cut; Mrs. Jeremiah Gilbert, internal injuries; George Harp, bruised leg; Elmer Evans, sprained wrist and elbow; Joe Lewis, nose broken and face crushed; Franklin Beam, broken hand; Edward Moser, sprained shoulders; Harold M. Rhodes, back badly bruised. DESENDING WASHINGTON Fort Hunt Fires On One of Admiral Dickins Cruisers. Fort Hunt, Va., June 14—The first gun in defense of Washington was fired by one of the eight-inch batteries of Fort Hunt last night. The target was one of the units of Admiral Dickins' squadron, which appeared to be of the cruiser type. She had post rounded Marshalls Point, about three miles below the fort, proceeding slowly up the river. That she was an "enemy" was indicated by a signal, from one of the fort's 60-inch searchlights. After the initial firing the shooting became general and was taken up by Fort Washington's 12-inch batteries. Not a reply came from the warship, and when the required number of shots from the forts had been fired to constructively put the ship out of action the firing ceased. Later three of Admiral Dickins' torpedo boats rounded Marshall's Point and made a dash for the mine fields. They were at once under the fire of the torts. The three torpedo boats were followed in close order by four monitors and a cruiser. The action lasted for 25 minutes, during which time a scene of battle was enacted that was most picturesque. The torpedo boat destroyers were all dark, and they spit spitefully at the lower searchlights of Fort Hunt, and then, with constant flashes from their sides, they rad directly between the two fortification on their way to Washington. Patrick's Last Hope Gone. Albany, N. Y. June 14.—The court of appeals refused to grant a stay of execution of the death sentence, to permit a re-argument in the case of Albert T. Patrick, convicted of the murder of William M. Rice. The court, which will adjourn on Friday until October, will fix the date of execution before its adjournment. WEIGHTMAN HEIR MUST FIGHT Undue Influence Charged Against' Mrs. Anna M. Walker. Philadelphia, June 12—The Weight- man family skeleton has been laid bare in a petition filed in the contest for the chemist's millions left to his MRS. WALKER. daughter, Mrs. Anna M. W. Walker the first positive step taken in the daughter, Mrs. Anna M. W. Walker the first positive step taken in the P. WILLIAM GILLETTE As Sherlock Holmes, the Great Detective WILLIAM GILLETTE As Sherlock Holmes, the Great Detective A great New York Daily paid a fabulous sum to publish these stories and it is conceded to be the Climax of Twentieth Century Fiction. Do Not Miss the Opening Installment opening night was made when sweeping charges of undue influence were made against Mrs. Walker by Mrs. Jones Wister, who declares that she refused to marry her father-in-law. The questions proposed as a bass for a jury trial were whether William Weightman was of sound mind when he made his last will; whether it was not procured by undue influence and whether there were not codified existing in which he provided librarians of his estate, estimated at $80,000,000, for his grandchildren. BOODLE IN CHICAGO STRIKES Fees Paid Union Men to Serve Them Ranged From $100 to Tuscany des- Chicago, June 14. John C. Dr. Cree- former secretary of the A.A. Co. Teaming interests of Chicago is nounced that he would go before the grand jury and give testimony, supported by documentary evidence, to show that in two years while he the office of secretary of the A.A. declared Teaming interests, he se- more than 400 strikes by the use of money with labor officials Driscoll's method, according to his own account, was this: An employee or an organization of employer workers were affected by a strike, would be asked and ask him to use his influence to bring about an adjustment of trouble and except for the organization he whom he was employed as secretary he always refused a fee for his of forts. The fees paid the union man ranged from $100 to thousands of dollars, the aggregate probably amounting to $50,000. Not one penny was even passed through Driscoll's hands to bring about a strike, according to his own assertion. PENNSY FLYERS BREAK RECORDS Specials Between New York and Chicago Both Ahead of Time Miami Both Ahead of Time. Philadelphia, June 13.—Three minutes ahead of time, the fastest trains in the world, the two Pennsylvania railroad "flyers," which will make 18-hour daily runs between New York and Chicago, arrived at those terminals. The west-bound train's tender developed a hot box near Crestline, O., losing 26 minutes, $16\frac{1}{2}$ of which were made up by running the 131 miles to Fort Wayne, Ind., at an average speed rate of 68 6-10 miles an hour. The remarkable speed of three miles in 85 seconds, or a speed rate of 127.3 miles an hour, was shown in the vicinity of Ada, O., breaking all records for that distance. The three miles were made at the rate of a mile in 28 1-3 seconds. The west-bound train left Jersey City and reached North Philadelphia six minutes ahead of time. Another minute was gained on the run to Harrisburg, but seven were lost on the run to Altoona, owing to repairs to bridges. The time was made up in a wild dash through the Alleghenies to Pittsburg. The 26 minutes were lost at Crestline. A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED. Joseph H. Choate, former ambassador to Great Britain, arrived at New York on the steamer Caronia. The annual convention of the National Liquor Dealers' Association was held at Chicago, with 600 delegates present. M. Cohen, a wealthy junk dealer of St. Louis, has reported to the Chicago police the loss of $7000 by a "wire-tapping" swindle. At the commencement of the Nebraska Wesleyan University the degree of doctor of laws was conferred on William J. Bryan. General William J. Palmer and Andrew J. Carnegie have donated re- spectively $100,000 and $50,000 to the $500,000 endowment fund of the Colorado College, at Colorado Springs. Friday, June 9. Colonel William H. Cheseborough, a prominent Civil War veteran, died in London of pensionitis. Secretary Shaw delivered an address to the bankers of Florida and Georgia at Atlantic Beach, Fla. Lynchburg, Va., has invited President Roosevelt to attend the interstate fair there and make an address. Mrs. Jane M. Worrall, senior vice president of the Army Nurses' Association, died at Cambridge, Mass., after a long illness. Saturday, June 10. A gas explosion in a mine at Sullivan, Ind., burned seven men, three fatally. President Castro was formally installed as president of Venezuela at Caracas. Arthur L. Gibbons, a clerk in a bank at St. Paul, Minn., was sent to prison for two years for embezzling funds. Frank O'Leary, who recently arrived at New York from Panama, died in the quarantine hospital of yellow fever. The Pennsylvania Railroad company has donated $10,000 to the Harrisburg hospital in appreciation of the care given to victims of the wreck of May 11. Monday, June 12. Congressman George E. Senney died of heart failure at Tiffin, O. Mrs. C. Lewis, aged 60, of Chevy Chase, Md., dropped dead on a pier at Atlantic City, N. J. Tufts College at Medford, Mass., will confer the degree of L.L.D. on Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese minister. The $1,125,000 dry dock for government use in the Philippines was launched at Searrows Point, Md., being christened Deway by Miss Endicott. The Woman's international Union Label League adjourned its convention in Chicago to meet in Millville, N. J., in June, 1907. Thrown from his two-ton wagon in a runaway accident at South Bethlehem, Pa., its wheels passed over Patrick Love, killing him instantly. Tuesday, June 13. Wesley Hanlon and John Smith, miners, were caught in a snow slide at Silverton, Col., and killed. The official trial of the cruiser Charleston, built by the Newport News company, will be held June 28. William Hayden, an neronaut, fell from his parachute at Waterbury, Conn., and will probably die of his injuries. General M. A. Matos, the Venezuelan revolutionary commander, who has been exiled at Curacao, has arrived in New York. By the explosion of a furnace at the plant of the Iroquois iron company, Chicago, one man was killed and two severely injured. Wednesday, June 14. Archduke Joseph of Austria died at Vienna, aged 72 years. The 46th annual state council of the Red Men of Pennsylvania was held at York. Kotaro Date, a Japanese student, has been awarded the Wayman Crow medal for 1905 at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. After looking over her dead daughter's clothes, Mrs. Parnell Rainear, of Bridgeton, N. J., fainted and fell down stairs, receiving injuries that may prove fatal. In a delirium of fear caused by nightmare, Carl A. Claussen, a wealthy New York broker, plunged through a window to the stone-paved areaway four stories below and was instantly killed. Autos Are Real Devils to Him Shanokin, Pa. June 12 — Stephen Butel, rendered crazy by automobiles, was taken to the Danville asylum. He lived in Green Fitzsanders and in see the automobiles running through a village because of accidents from right and establishment that he then "decele" we "pursuing him" since which time he has then hit another else. VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE. So call and see our large variety of—— Baby Carriages, Dressers, Swites, Chiffoniers, Toilet Tables AND..... Automatic Refrigerators. YOU can have the advantage of our great stock and great values. We are offering NO CHEAP VALUES, but goods of such REAL VALUE as will insure you confidence in us. Do not fail to at least INSPECT OUR GOODS We are sole agents for the Macey Sectional Books as s. SYLENOR & HUNDLEY, 711-713-715-717 E. Broad St. HEY PLANET SATURDAY.....JUNE 17, 1905 FOR SUNDAY READING SAVED IN SERVICE Forbid for me an easy place, O God, in some sequestered nook, Apart to lie With folded hands, in quiet rest, To doze and dream, and weaker grow, Until I die. Give me, O Lord, a task so hard That all my powers shall tax be To do my best, That I may stronger grow in toll, And fitted be, for service harder still, Until I rest. This my reward—development From what I am, to what Thou art, For this I pard; Wrought out, try being wrought upon, By deeds reflective, done in love. For those in God, Dare to serve in Service. WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY? An Answer as Given by Dr. John Watson (Ian Maclaren) in the Congregationalist. It is to believe that at the heart of things there is a Power with a mind and a will, from Whom everything has come, and by Whom everything is sustained; Who is immanent in the universe, and specially inhabits the human soul; Who is directing everything to moral ends, and Whose character can be summed up in love. That Jesus Christ came from God and is in a sense peculiar to Him the Son of God, that He has declared, he character of God to the human race, has broken the power of sin, and is the point on union between God and man. It is to fight the lower self at the base of our nature, to give the supreme place to the soul, to carry the Cross of Christ in daily life, and to keep His Commandment of love, to forget one's self, and to think of others, to serve instead of ruling, to give instead of taking, to suffer instead of resisting. It is to hope that in the long battles between right and wrong, right will conquer, that the things apparently evil are making for good, that the agony of suffering will end in the blessing of holiness, that God is working everything up into something better in this world and that which is to come, and that humanity will one day be raised to the perfection of Christ. Faith, Hope and Charity; without the faith there can neither be the charity, nor the hope; without the charity the faith is not living; without the hope the charity is not crowned. The charity proves the faith and creates the hope—the greatest of these is charity. He who loves is therefore most surely a Christian. A LAMB SCHOOL Missionary in Cesarea Gives an Interesting Glimpse of Life in That Sacred Land. Rey, James L. Fowle, a missionary in Cesarea, Turkey, says: "As I was approaching a Turcoman village on the Angora road. I noticed a spot of white on the green sward that was going back and forth in what seemed to us an unaccountable manner." We puzzled over the phenomenon for a long time, but in vain, till we reached the outskirts of the village. There we found it was a lamb school. They were teaching the lambs and kids to know and follow the voice of the shepherd. The boy that was to act as shepherd went before them either playing on his simple pipe or making a bur-ring noise with his lips and voice. On either side or behind were boys with slender switches with which they gently turned back stragglers or urged on laggards. And so back and forth, to right and to left, they were led until they got used to hearing and following the voice of the shepherd. And the hunger of the kids, too, helped in the lesson. Away off in the distance the flock of mothers—a mothers' meeting—could be seen slowly approaching the village. The little ones know that if they follow the shepherd's voice, sometime they will find a breakfast. . . . It is needless to say that school is dismissed about that time." FIGS AND THISTLES Love is life's magnetism. Happiness is heart health. Serenity follows sincerity. A bias is not a good basis. Men never give flattery outright; it is always a loan. He cannot lead men who has no time to listen to a child. Praying for a man will soon take all envy out of the heart. It takes a long while to feather a nest on a wild-goose chase. People who ride the high horse will wear the big bandage. The man who displays his doubts doesn't want them dissolved. The richest life is the one that has been willing to lose all.—Ram's Horn. Choosing God. Those who choose God for their porion, who trust Him for salvation, love Him above all created objects, renounce worldly interests and connections for His glory, and count nothing too valuable to part with, too hard to do, or too sharp to suffer for His sake and to promote His cause, shall be honored by Him; but those who despise His authority, His salvation. His cause, in comparison with the interests, credit or pleasure of themselves, will be dishonored.—Scott. OUR CONSOLER. Dear Lord, how could we ever endure the trials of this life. If Thou wert not consoling us, in all our cares and strife? Thou hast the power of pain, Our souls to purify. And when the world seems dark and drear, Thou all canst rectify. Thou all canst rectify. Thou it give a healing balm. To make our thoughts, so much disturbed, Again regain their calm. Thou never wilt forsake us, Lord. If you purge, Thy mercy, pity, pardon, too. For us shall ever be. -Martha Shepard Lippitcott, in N. Y. Observer. THE HOPE IMMORTAL. Awakening of the Soul to New Hope as It Meets Its Risen "I have seen the Lord." These were Mary Magdalene's thrilling words of greeting to the heart-broken apostles gathered together in heaviness, mourning the death of Him Who was to have redeemed Israel. Can you not realize the triumphant blast of courage such news was to those despairing men? The apostles had seen the Master, Who spake as man never spake before—Whom they had loved and believed in and given up all to follow—torn from them and crucified, dead and buried. He had left no supports for them to lean upon, but had seemingly deserted them. All their high hopes and convictions were shattered by the death of the man who had gone from them. It was then that Mary had come to them with the announcement that Jesus had sent them: "Go to My brethren, and say to them, I am ascended to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God." This sublime word brought deliverance and joy; they had not trusted in vain; their Master was the Christ, the Saviour of men. The deep mysteries of His mission, the grandeur of His work began to dawn upon them with a power and significance past telling. The surety of an immortal future life, of supreme blessing, burst upon their dazzled vision—the thrill and joy of this truth which has ever since run down through the ages until even to us comes the revelation of eternal security. The divine truth, uttered so long ago, has lost none of its significance, but comes with its olden power to the universal heart of men, and with unshaken faith we exulting cry: "The Lord has indeed risen!" The victory through suffering was a transcendent truth embalmed in men's souls, and our hearts are still with an awesome reverence for such wonderful promise. Earth responds to this same glad faith. A magic touch has thrilled her, too, and the spring air is full of Mosoming heart-throbs. Listening you can feel the new quiver of life as it awakens from winter's sleep. We respond to the gladness that the birds are voicing in their rapturous homecoming. Every twig and leaf impress us with this new beauty of restoration, and with it comes the joyful rush of soul-life. So death to winter gives spring; so death to man makes alive.—Union Signal. SELECTED SEED THOUGHTS Grumbling sows no grain. Love is God's great lever.—Ram's Horn. A smile is one of God's advance agents. Men of little minds are the hardest to convince—United Presbyterian. Suffering is part of the price of the grace of sympathy. Worship is more than praising God for our superiority.—Ram's Horn. There will always be some one to listen to him who comes with a message from God. No ambassador whom the Father has anointed ever yet missed an audience. We do not crave for God because He is glorious. We do not crave for God because He is sovereign. We are just homesick, that is the meaning of it. We crave for God because He is our home.—G. H. Morrison. We should be ruled by that which most strongly appeals to our conscience; but the thing which will influence conscience the most will probably be in line with our previous training and knowledge—United Presbyterian. As when a father in a garden stoops down to kiss a child, the shadow of his body falls upon it, so many of the dark misfortunes of our life are not God going away from us, but our heavenly Father stooping down to give us the kiss of his infinite and everlasting love.—Selected. A Lesson from the Firefly Dr. Parkhurst, in answer to the busy many's plea that he has no time for Christian work, well says that God's work may be done while we are performing our daily tasks. "The light that is run up on the masthead of a steamer never has to stop in order to shine. A Christian ought to be like a firefly, which lightens most just when it is on the wing." The Same Thing "What makes you think you have great business ability?" laughed the successful business man, "why, you've never made a dollar!" "But, you forget, dear," replied his energetic wife, "that I made you!"—Deurot Free Press. A Believer. "Do you believe in premonitions?" "Yes." "I had a premonition that you were going to loan me $10." "I only believe my own premonitions; I had a premonition I wasn't."—Houston Post. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICKMOND. VIRGINIA A PRAYED. Closer to Thee, O Lord, Closer to Thee; This earnest, heartfelt prayer Among the heavens, Bend down a list, My supplication be, And bring me ever near, Nearer to Thee. May old things pass away And all be new; Let Thire a mighty strength Each vice subdue, O cleanse my heart from sin; May I still pure within; May life in life begin, Life, full and true. May I the Spirit's fruits Each day alive; Let love and joy and truth Show me the Father's face; And may my soul embrace Thine all-sufficient grace Which keeps a way. May steadfast trust in Thee Bring perfect peace; Bid fear and anxious thought And doubt to cease Help me to do Thy will; Tie the heart to wills, And, as my heart grows still, May faith take Then shall my life be beid With Christ in God; Bend though I persece I bear, At will I TOW Help me to wach and wait Till I shall Heaven's sate What though the path were strait My Work With Goss -Mrs. L. P. Watters, In Congregationalist Each Soul Must Answer Sometime the Query: "What Have I Done for I do st?" On one occasion a friend was beside the dying bed of a military man who had held an important command in successful Indian wars. He asked if he were afraid to die. He at once said: "I am not." "Why?" He said: "I have never done any harm." The other replied: "If you were going to be tried by court-martial as an officer and a gentleman. I suppose you would expect an honorable acquittal?" The dying old man lifted himself up, and with an energy which his illness seemed to render impossible exclaimed: "That I should!" "But you are not going to a court-martial; you are going to Christ, and when Christ asks you: 'What have you done for me?' what will you say?' His countenance changed, and earnest gazing on his friend, with agonized feelings he answered: "Nothing!—I have never done anything for Christ!" His friend pointed out the awful mistake of habitually living in the sense of our relations one with another, and forgetting our relation to Christ and to God; therefore the error of supposing that no harm, or even doing good to those around, will serve as a substitute for living to God. What have you done for Christ? is the great question. After some days he called again on the old man and said: "Well, sir, what do you think now?" He replied: "Ah! I am a poor sinner." He pointed him to the Saviour of sinners, and not long afterward he departed this life as a repentant sinner, resting in Christ. What an awful end would have come to the false peace in which he was found! And yet it is the peace of the multitudes, only to be undeceived at the judgment seat of Christ. If this world is going to be reached, I am convinced it must be done by men and women of average talent. After all there are comparatively few people in the world who have great talents. Here is a man with one talent; there is another with three; perhaps I may have only half a talent. But if we all go to work and trade with the gifts we have the Lord will prosper us, and we may double or treble our talents. What we need is to be up and about our Master's work, every man building against his own house. The more we use the means and opportunities we have, the more will our ability and our opportunities be increased.—D. L. Moody. BITS BY THE WAY The poorest life is the one without friends. To spend money in folly is to spend life in the same way. The thing that God has approved cannot be injurious to man. If we cannot be rich and great we can at least be kind and megoffol The fortunate have rights which are not to be disregarded by the highly favored. To test all problems by the gospel of the Son of man is the safest and the最易 way to meet them. It requires no horticulturist to remind the troubled in heart that many of the brightest flowers bloom in the night. We may not have a place in our will for the poor, but we can have a gift in our hand and a place in our heart for him. Before we climb the mountains in search of Opportunity, let us carefully examine the dust at our feet and see if God has not hidden it there. The treasures of the sympathetic heart are more rich than the orevels in the mountains. The one increases by use while the other is diminished.—United Presbyterian. One Great Difference A little Moslem child accounted for her preference for the Christian religion by saying: "I like your Jesus because He likes little girls." With unerring instinct she had seized upon at least one of the great differences between the two religions. A Friendly Tin Wedderly—You look worried, old man. Wat's the cause thereof? Singleton (with a sigh)—Oh, several things. Wedderly—Well, take my advice and marry one of them and let the others go. I've been there myself—Cincinnati Enquirer. His Experience "And so young Suggins and Miss Willing are married at last!" said Mrs. Enpeck, as she laid aside the paper. "Well, that's the way all love matches end." "Yes," rejoined Enpeck, with a large, open-faced sigh; "they don't burn long."—Cincinnati Esquirer. NEW ENGLAND FARM LANDS RANGING IN PRICE FROM $200.00 to $10,000.00 CASHOREASYTERMS These lands are adapted to the raising of poultry and early market gardening, and are in close proximity to an ever ready market. GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD, excellent CHURCHES and everything that could be desired in the matter of SCHOOLS from the Primary to Harvard College, electric and steam cars. Country Roads which are the pride of New England. An excellent opportunity to make an independent livelihood and educate your children. Comrades of sixty-five, the bugle's loud alarms Now forty years for us have ceased to sound. No more there comes the rude call: "Take Arms!" No more in battle like we tread disputed ground. But, yet, sometimes in memory or in dream The boys in blue march out to meet the gray. To right and left we see their bayonets gleam. We hear the signals for the coming fray. And now earth quivers with the cannon's roar. And shot and shell sweep, screeching, through the air. Like rain the golden bullets fiercely pour. The red blood freezes, flows, and this is war. When night comes on the stars with pitying eye Look down on dreadful scenes; here dead men lie, And gassed and torn, no covering but the sky. Oh, Patriot Dead! On many a Southern field Your earth-walled gents are spread, At Dut's court will willing obedience thou didst tell. And in that service gave thy life, thy all. Thou hudet a mark, thou hudet a mark. Thou hadst a work that was designed in Heaven. To take the shackles from the sorrowing slave. No grander mission was eer to mortal given. Though in that labor he but finds a grave. And you were Abraham Lincoln's boys; And your name is John. And you are horne upon the soullit Hall of Fame. That's built within the Nation's grateful heart. A structure more enduring, far, than any work of art. So rest thee then, within that hallowed shrine. Your sacrifice has made so near to the divine; For "Whether on the tested field or in the battles van. The grandest death a man can die is where he dies for man." Comrades who live to those who fell. Once more we say: "Hall and Farewell." —C. R. Westcott, Second Minnesota, Brookings, S. D. Grandma's Courtship. Hilda—And what did you do when grandpa proposed? Grandma—Why. I knit my brows, dear. Hilda—And when you were married? Grandma—Oh, then I began knitting his socks—Chicago Daily News. Timid. A man from the shores of Lake Erie Met a maid whom he straightway called "derie." But she dealt him a poke That was far from a joke Since which time he's been acting quite erie -Houston Post POST NO BILLS! The Goat—Say, where can I get something to eat? The Dog—If it wasn't against the law, I'd tell you. The Goat—Against the law? The Dog—Yes. Can't you read that sign on the fence?—Cincinnati Enquirer. A Hard Fate. Still at the world's unequal way Must Justice look askance. The umbrella gets the smallest pay, And takes the biggest chance. —Washington Star. Injurious, Casey—D' yez think cigarette shmokin' do be harmful t' the teeth? Corrigan—Ol do that; a divil of a dude blew some cigarette shmoke in me face yisterda' an' Ol knocked out six av his.—Puck. A Mistake "Geniuses are seldom understood." "Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. "But the fact has led many a misguided person to pose as a genius when he is merely a social misfit."—Washington Star. Disabled "Are you doing any gardening this year, Mr. Subbubs?" "No; my wife fell and broke one of her arms just as the planting season was beginning."—Chicago Record-Herald. ROBERT REAL ESTATE 530 BE INDEPENDENT NEW ENGLAND FARM PRICE FROM $200.00 CASHOREA The Return of Sherlock Holmes By A. CONAN DOYLE, Author of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," "The Hound of the Baskervilles," "The Sign of the Four," "A Study In Scarlet," Ete. ILLUSTRATED BY F. D. STEELE The Latest and Greatest Achiever The Latest and Greatest Achievement in Fiction Thirteen New and Thrilling Detective Stories All Marvelous Masterpieces of Mystery The publication of this famous series in a great New York daily has just created a profound sensation and stamped the work as the greatest of twentieth century fiction. 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To which all state and national rights have been reserved, enjoys the reputation of an enormous home patronage in first class white and colorful families. Its wonderful success has thrown it into prominence in this and other states, and whenever once used, the patron is never satisfied until her discovery of this hair grower and restorer has been made known to her nearest friend. Mrs. Mary Watson of 1015 St. Peter St., a prominent lady of this community who used our preparation for a short time only herein testifies to its value and wonderful results by permitting us to use her picture. D. PRICE, for, Embalmer and Liveryman. ed at short notice by telegraph or telephone. and nice entertainments. Plenty of room enriences. Large pisnic or band wagons for and nothing but first-class carriages, buggies, hand fine funeral supplies. First Leigh Street. Residence Next Door. & NIGHT.—Ma 'PLANET' LANET" your Ad. H. W. PHILLIPS, Louisville, Ky 1890 Richmond, Va THE PLANET DONT'S For Speaker and Writer Ready Reminder of Errors in the Use of Common Words, Arranged Alphabetically BY EDWARD B. WARMAN, A. M. (Author of "Practical Orchestra and Critique," "The Voice; How to Train It; How to Care for It." Etc.) (Copyright, 1905 by Joseph B. Bowles). Author's Note: It is one thing to record errors, quite another to avoid them. He who waits for the faultless one to cast first critical stone waits in vain; therefore he must wait for the betterment of the English language. I shall be pleased to receive kindly criticism, if perchance, I too, have erred. One's theory often is better than one's practice. This was exemplified by the title of language when he said to his class: "Never use a proposition to end a sentence with. Many years ago I began to be watchful of errors. I noted them in a little book, the book grew as the years passed. I passed it to my son, and he recorded that I may benefit others as well as myself. Many of them are recorded for the first time. Don't say "social" for "sociable." Example: "I am going to the social." should be "I am going to the sociable." Note—Social, is not a noun. Sociable, is both a noun and an adjective. Example: "It is some four blocks away," should be "It is about four blocks away." Don't say, "some" for "somewhat." Example: "He is some better," should be "He is somewhat better." Don't say "somebody else's" for "somebody's else." Example: "That is somebody else's book," should be "That is somebody's else book." Note—This is merely preference. There is good authority for "somebody else's," but it would be somebody else's authority, not mine. I like Mr. Ayres' defense of the latter. "It is better grammar and more euphonious to consider else as being an adjective, and to form the possessive by adding the apostrophe and s to the word that else qualifies." —The Verbalist. Don't say "some such a" for "some such." Example: "I think it was some such a boy," should be "I think it was some such boy." Note—Same with no such, any such, etc. * * * * * Don't say "standing on my feet." Example: "I've been standing on my feet all day," should be "I've been standing all day," or "I've been on my feet all day." * * * * * Don't say "stopping" for "staying." Example: "I am stopping on the farm," should be "I am staying on the farm." Note—The staying begins when one stops. One is not supposed to always stop where he stays. Don't say "strongest" for "stronger." Example: "Charlie and Willie are wrestlers, but Charlie is the strongest." should be "Charlie and Willie are wrestlers, but Charlie is the stronger." Note—Don't say "stronger of the two," as the comparative admits of only two. Note.—One may sweep out the dirt, or sweep the dirt out of the room; but the room is not swept out. Don't say "swore" for "sworn." Example: "I have swore to do it," should be "I have sworn to do it." Don't say "take" for "have." Example: "Will you take dinner at Delmonico's?" should be "Will you have dinner at Delmonico's?" Don't say "temperance" for "abstinence." Note.—One may be temperate, yet not an abstainer. The former is opposed to the abuse; the latter, to the use. Don't say "tend" for "attend." Example: "I'll tend to it," should be "I'll attend to it." the second stanza." Note.—If the plural form is used, the article "the" following the conjunction should be omitted. Example: "Sing the first and the second stanzas" should be "Sing the first and second stanzas." Don't say "them" for "those." Example: "Them things are sold," should be "Those things are sold." Don't say "them" for "they." Example: "I think it was them," should be "I think it was they." Don't say "they" for "there." Example: "Are they many grapes?" should be "Are there many grapes?" Don't say "think for" for "think." Example: "He has more experience in the art than you think for," should be "He has more experience in the art than you think" (he has). Don't say "thoroughly understands." Example: "He thoroughly understands his business," should be "He understands his business thoroughly." Do not place the adverb before the Do not place the adverb before the verb it qualifies. Don't say "those kind are" for "that kind is." Example: "Those kind of peaches are gone," "Those kind of people are numerous," should be "That kind of peaches is gone," "That kind of people is numerous." Don't say "three last" for "last three." Example: "The three last pupils," should be "The last three pupils." Don't say "threwed" for "threw." Example: "I threwed the ball," should be "I threw the ball." NATURE'S GREAT CLEANSER Disinfectant Always Existing Discovered Only Some Sixty Years Ago. All down through the ages, when nothing was known of the microbe cause of patrection, and when street cleaners—even house cleaners—were almost unheard of, and streets and houses and men were as dirty as they are now in parts of Russia or China, sickness and death, although frequent, were not so frequent as they would have been without nature's watchful care over her ignorant children. Although man knew nothing about it, there was a powerful disinfectant being constantly manufactured in the world's laboratory out of air and water, and this substance burned up the refuse which man did not know enough to destroy. This purifier, which the chemists discovered only about 60 years ago, is ozone. It is made up of oxygen atoms in a modified combination, and is sometimes called active oxygen, because of its strong oxidizing power. It is produced during thunderstorms by the action of the electrical discharges, and is also formed during the rapid evaporation of water. Sea air, therefore, contains it in small amount, and also air in the neighborhood of salt works, where a large amount of water is constantly being evaporated, in order to get the salt. It is produced artificially by passing an electric spark through oxygen, or, better, by the action of a high-tension current of electricity without sparking. It is also made in decomposing water by electricity. A mixture of ozone and oxygen appears at the positive pole. Ozone has a peculiar odor (whence its name, from a Greek word meaning to smell), which anyone may have noticed who has been near where a lightning bolt struck. It can also be smelled sometimes during a thunderstorm. It is disinfectant by reason of its active power of oxidizing many substances, especially when they are moist, and so destroying their offensive and poisonous character. It is especially efficacious in destroying the noxious emanations from putrefying substances, and thus acting as a deodorizer. When breathing, even in small quantities, ozone is irritating to the mucous membranes, and it is believed by some physicians that many of the respiratory troubles and the influenza that prevail in damp winter weather are owing to a weakening of the resistant powers of the mucous membrances through the respired oxygen. Persons Who "Never Have Time." Here and there and everywhere are to be found the man and the woman who "never have time." They would read good books if they had the time. They would visit the sick and the needy, but somehow they have not time. They would call on their friends, cultivate good fellowship and add to the comfort of living, but they have so many other things to do that they cannot find time for this. They deceive themselves and think they are deceiving others. They are not. "Never have the time" simply because they do not take the time. Doers always have the time to do. Busy men always find time to complete their tasks.—Louisville Courier-Journal. Far Too Modest. Prince Edward of Wales, who is now nearly 11 years old, and is generally considered to be the flower of the flock, is an especial favorite with his royal grandfather. Like many other children, the young prince has a habit of expressing himself at times in an unexpected manner. When visiting King Edward the other day the king asked him what he was studying. "Oh, all about Perkin Warbeck," was the rejoinder. Asked who Warbeck was the little prince replied: "He pretended he was the son of a king, but he wasn't; he was the son of respectable parents." —London Fattler. And Now They Do Not Speak. Cordella—I had six offers of marriage last month. What do you think of that? Elvira—I think a man with such bulldog tenacity is worthy of a better fate.—Philadelphia inquirer. Knocking. "He tried to kiss me in the dark." "Did you expect him to try to kiss you in daylight?"—Houston Post THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND. 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We furnish "cuts" when desired and we will arrange to complete special work in our line. When in need of any work in our line, call and see us and estimates will be furnished. WE CAN PRINT A BILL AS SMALL AS A DODGER. A Three-Sheet Poster AS LARGE AS A FRONT DOOR. WE HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST OF WOOD-T Our street-entrance is retired and has no objectionable features, the most fastidious lady being able to enter without embarrassment or annoyance. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 2213. Zeke—But I don't see why you should object to sending Hiram to congress. Cyrus—We don't object to sending him there; but we object to him coming back and pestering us with a lot of stale jokes that he got off at banquets up in town. — Chicago Daily News. "Well," said Casey, oracularly, "Shure, wan wan kini prevint what's past an' gonn." "Ye could, if ye only acted quick enough," replied Cassidy. "Nonsense, man! how could ye?" "Stop it before it happens."—Philadelphia Press. 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Another One for Pa. "Say, pa" queried little Johnny Bumpernickle, "have guns got legs?" "Certainly not, my son," replied the old man. "Then why do they have breeches, pa?" asked the youthful inquisitor.—Cincinnati Enquirer. "Will you do the carving. Mr. Sawbones?" asked the boarding house landlady of the medical student. "With pleasure, madam," answered young Sawbones. "Where is the body—er—I mean the fowl?"—Cincinnati Enquirer. The Fad. Old Friend—So you are going to build a $50,000 house! What kind of a library are you going to have in it? Mrs. Newrox—A Carnegie, I think,—Detroit Free Press. Bocker—Not when you have to stop at the most exciting part of the game and explain to a girl why that map is running.—N. Y. Sun. 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PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin Street, [Near Old Market.] Richmond, VIRGINIA THE SPACE THE KING WHO HAS LOST HALF HIS KINGDOM Oscar the Man—Personal Side of the Interesting Ruler Just Now So Prominent In the World's Eye. The Tallest of Kings, Yet the Kindliest—How He Appears at His Home—His Gracious Reception of an American Correspondent. One of the Most Accessible and Most Democratic Monarchs In All Europe. An Accomplished Sovereign Who Has No Use For the Verb "To Fail"—Geographical Exploration His Chief Hobby—Loves to Joke. By GILSON WILIETS The ablest monarch in Europe—as King Oscar II, of Sweden was once called by Theodore Roosevelt—today shares with the czar the limelight of the stage of royalty. For King Oscar has just lost half of his kingdom. Having ruled the Swedes and Norwegians for thirty-three years, he now is monarch of the Swedes only. Norway a few days ago seceded, set up its own government and may form a republic. It is as if all our own great west suddenly withdrew from the union, declaring Roosevelt no longer president of the country beyond the Mississippi. In such circumstance the east and the west would go to war. Not so Sweden and Norway. King Oscar, seventy-six years old, loves peace. Yet the one man who directly caused the rupture, by vetoing a bill creating a consular service for Norway separate from that of Sweden, was King Oscar himself. A Ruler Who Loathes the Verb "To Fail" For years this ruler has striven to keep Norway and Sweden as one. He has failed at last. Yet once he said: "I loathe the verb 'to fall,'" and added: "I knew a man who was compiling a dictionary. 'Remember,' I said to him, 'there is no such word as fall.' I thought no more of the matter until I received a copy of the man's dictionary. On the title page the true title was scratched out, and in its place was written: 'The Dictionary of the Missing Word.' I turned to the letter F, and, surely enough, there was no such word as fall." This monarch has lived the busiest of lives, assigning himself a task for every minute of the day. In his library where he works holds a large piece of canvas on which is painted, in Swedish, these lines: I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing that in passing I can do. Or any kindness that I can show to any human being. For I shall not pass this way again. Thus King Oscar summarizes his life philosophy so far as it concerns his relations toward his fellow creatures. While addressing the students at a Swedish university he said: "Remember time; it is your best friend. Always carry a watch and live by it." In his youth he was allowed to become intimate with a boy of humble birth. They became chums. One day when playing with his little friend the prince asked the lad what time it was, "I have no idea," said the lad. "But you ought to have an idea," retorted the prince. "Why have you none?" "Because I have no watch," replied the boy. The next day the lad received a splendid gold watch, with a note from young Oscar, scribbled in his boyish hand, saying: "This will give you some idea about time." Likes to Be Tallest of His Court Lines to be Tallest of his court. With this king who has lost one of his two thrones I talked for an hour not many months ago. The interview was arranged by the American minister at Stockholm, Mr. Thomas. In full evening dress, though the time was high noon, I proceeded to the palace, where the lord chamberlain ushered me into the king's private library, where hung the lines already quoted. The place was overheated, oppressively close, like all living rooms in Sweden where windows are made not to open. By a mastodonic store of porcelain stood the tallest of the world's rulers. With all his accomplishments as orator, author, musician, linguist and scientist, the king's only noticeable vanity is said to lie in his six feet two and one-half inches. On ceremonial occasion. sonia, when his cocked hat is ornamented with three gigantic orchid plumes, he looks a veritable giant. He likes to be the tallest of his court. Once he appointed to office under the trown a Norwegian whom he had never seen. When his majesty arrived in Christiansia, he was greeted by one of the few men he had ever promoted, whose height compelled him to look up. That tail functionary was forthwith given another and higher office far from Christiansia. After the formal bows in receiving me his majesty shook my hand with a vicelike grasp; then we sat down on opposite sides of a broad table-desk, on which were many periodicals and a telephone. Age had only added grace to his erect figure. His hair, like his beard, was gray and was parted on the extreme left side. He had a lofty brow and serious eyes, ears of refinement close to his head, the prominent nose of the generous, the mouth of the merciful, the long, strong fingers of the pianist and a mighty breadth of shoulder. He was dressed like any well bred gentleman, displaying no ornament, not even the button of an order, to indicate his exalted rank. He wore a gray tread suit, with cutaway coat, standing collar, four-in-hand tie and patent leather shoes. His only articles of adornment were a small pearl scarfpin, a plain seal ring and an ordinary watch chain. He speaks nine languages, including the perfect English, in which he now began telling me of his greatest hobby. That hobby, is geographical exploration. His active participation in explorations, however, is perforce confined to supplying money for expeditions conducted by others. He showed me a tiny model of a balloon carrying a car made of gold and precious stones. "This was intended," he said, "as a gift to Andree when he came back from his balloon trip toward the north pole. I have sent many men northward to for him, but, as you see, the little toy still remains unclaimed. KING O A. C. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. KING OSCAR IL And here," he added, "is a present from Dr. Nansen, a diary of his arctic journey in his own hand." It should be said parenthetically that Dr. Nansen is today one of the Norwegian envoys appointed to represent the new government of his country at the court of his friend King Oscar. While the king is more of a scholar than a politician, just the same he loves a joke. He related an incident that marked the celebration of his birthday: "A committee representing many trades waited upon me, and I inquired of each what was his business. One said he was a manufacturer of perambulators. I asked him if he was doing well. He replied that his business was thriving. The next man proved to be an undertaker. He complained that times were bad for his business; that he was doing poorly. So I said to him: 'Look here, I'll tell you what to do. Go home and become a manufacturer of perambulators. I have just been told that that business is flourishing.'" King Oscar is one of the most accessible and most democratic monarchies in Europe. "I was out walking alone one day," he said, "when I met an old friend. I asked him to have some refreshment, so we went to a restaurant. When paying time came I found that I had left my purse at home, so I had to ask my friend to lend me the money to pay for his entertainment." At this juncture a door opened and there entered a lady with the sweetest face imaginable. She was dressed in black silk, without any fuss or feathers. Whereupon I was presented to Sophia, queen of the Swedes. She will soon celebrate her golden wedding anniversary, and she wore the lace cap prescribed for women who are approaching seventy. She is remarkably well preserved, though somewhat of an invalid. She takes part in state ceremonies only with great pain. A sufferer herself, she devotes her time to alleviating the sufferings of others. She has always been interested in reform dress for women. At the palace she has a room fitted up specially for the display of rational costumes designed by her. One day while driving in Stockholm she came to a crowd. A young girl had fainted. The queen --- Fond of a Joke. ordered her footman to see that the girl was carried to the nearest apothecary's shop, and to the shop went also the queen, where she helped restore the girl to consciousness. The patient proved to be a poor girl who had strived in vain to support herself by dressmaking. The queen relieved the girl's immediate wants and appointed a day for her to come to the palace. Receiving the visitor in her dressmaking room, the queen handed her protege a certain simple costume, saying: "Take this as a model. Call it the queen model and tell your customers that it is made after the queen's own fashioning." Then, by wearing one of the gowns herself, the queen set the fashion for the ladies of Stockholm, and soon the once poor dressmaker had to take a larger shop. Pleasantly Greeted by Absent Countrymen One of the volumes which lay on the king's table was Roosevelt's "History of New York." After speaking of the pleasure he had derived from reading the book the king said, "When President Roosevelt retires to private life he should make a tour of the world, as did General Grant, for he is a man whom we over here wish to see." Concerning the 2,000,000 Swedes and Norwegians in the United States, the king said, "Every year on my birthday I receive the most pleasing greetings and the most surprising gifts from my countrymen in America." After expressing his astonishment at the continued opportunities which the United States offers the poor of the world, as shown in the large amounts of money which the Swedes and Norwegians in America are constantly sending to their poor parents in the home country his majesty exclaimed, "No wonder my people are emigrating to America by thousands!" Regarding the king's tact at court ceremonials, the actual hero of this little story related it himself to me: "I had to go before his majesty to receive a high honor. At the palace I ap- SCAR II. proceeded the place where his majesty stood. A cushion lay at his feet. I thought it was there by mistake and I kicked it out of the way. Afterward I understood my mistake, but the king only smiled. Then I noticed that his majesty was holding out his hand. Impulsively I seized that extended hand and shook it. Instantly it flashed over me that I had made another mistake. That hand was for me to kiss, as part of the ceremony. "Oh." I exclaimed, "I ought not to have shaken your hand, ought I, your majesty?" To which the king replied—and note the cleverness, the readiness, the kindness—I hope, sir, the day will never come when you ought not to shake my hand." The king is the father of four princes, only one of whom is under forty. His successor, the crown prince, is Gustav, who has several times sat on the throne in place of his father. The saddest event in the king's family life, however, has to do with the second son, Prince Oscar, who married for love a "girl of the people," a charming girl, but not royal blood. And because of that marriage Prince Oscar was obliged to renounce his right to succession to the throne. It is this second son of King Oscar whom the Norwegians now wish to place on their independent throne. The poetic justice of giving a crown to a young prince who had renounced a crown for love appeals to the hearts of the Norwegians, but King Oscar, to this proposal to place a son of his on the throne of the half of the kingdom that he has lost, says "No." Miles of Riding to Get Educated. Frederick Morse, son of Park Morse, a farmer, was recently graduated from the College of Emporia, Kan. During the four years he was in college he rode horseback more than eight miles every day, going to college and home again, and was not absent a day, says an Emporia dispatch. Morse is twenty years of age. He estimates that he rode 10,000 miles. England to Operate Telephones Great Britain has decided to nationalize the telephone business of the country, operating it in conjunction with the postal department. The government monopoly will not begin for some seven years. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA FRUIT PIES. How to Make Them In Deep and Flat Dishes. In spite of the elaborate desserts invented to tempt the palate there is nothing that can ever quite take the place of good fruit pies. In summer, when fruit is abundant and cheap, it is better to use fresh fruit. Besides, all fruit has more or less acid which adapts it for hot weather. The English make fine pies, deep and thick, most often without an under crust. For such pies put a small tea-cup inverted in the middle of the pie dish, with berries or sliced fruit all around it, sweeten, cover with the paste and bake. When the pie is cut the juice will be found to have gathered in the cup and none bolled over and wasted. The crust is also drier and more fisky. Pies baked with under crusts are apt to be soggy at the bottom and the juice to run out and cause an unpleasant odor. A tart or pie without upper crust has the filling laid flat and then strips of the pastry laid in cross bars over the surface. Small fruits are best for tarts, but apples that have been boiled and mashed make good tarts. All berries should be washed, dried and sugared and laid in raw. Peaches, apricots, plums and cherries should have the pits taken out. Pitted sour cherries make a delicious pie. Custard, marmalade and lemon pie should have a meringue spread on top and be put two minutes in a moderate oven to set. Whipped cream is an addition to all open pies. The crust is the part on which the success of the pie depends. Just as much pure lard—tried out at home, if possible—as there is flour is required. Mix these with a little salt and ice water and set the dough on the ice all night. Roll it out the next day quite thin and bake well. Knead it only enough to make it hold together. Paint the outer crust with the beaten yolk of an egg to get a rich color. All very juicy fruits should be baked in deep dishes without bottom crusts. The result will be unmixed delight to those who eat and a triumph for the cook. How to Make a Turkish Blog How to Make a Turkish Pliaff. To two quarts of strained tomatoes and water add salt and pepper and let boil. In the meantime wash one-half pound of the large Carolina rice until the water runs off clear and put that and one-quarter of a pound of butter in a spider while wet and keep stirring it until the rice begins to swell and takes a golden color. Then turn it into the boiling tomato water, cover it closely and set it on a moderately hot part of the range for twenty-five minutes. It must not be stirred nor allowed to burn, but no water need be added if the proportions are observed. When done put two ounces of butter in the spider and allow it to become golden. Turn the rice out into a mound on a platter and pour the melted butter over it. If directions are carefully followed every kernel of rice will be separate from the rest and the pliaff tasty and good. How to Renovate Furniture. To renovate pieces of furniture the old varnish must be removed. To do this pour boiling water, to which a little piece of washing soda has been added, over the piece of furniture and after it is dry wipe it with a piece of panel which has been wet in either turpentine or naphtha. The next day it will have to be sandpapered. To take the dry evenly the whole surface should be wet just before the color is applied with clear hot water. Most house-keepers prefer a white enamel to any colored stain. When white is used the piece of furniture which you are renovating must be left perfectly dry. Give it two coats of white varnish, then rub it down with sandpaper and after this oil it with a soft silk cloth and rub until there is a high polish. How to Make Smelling Salts How to Make Smelling Salts. Every one knows that smelling salts are most refreshing when one is suffering from headache, but not every one knows that they may be easily made at home. Take one gill of liquid ammonia, a quarter of a dram each attait of rosemary and English lavender, eight drops each of bergamot and cloves. Put into a stoppered bottle and shake vigorously until well mixed. Fill the smelling bottle with asbestus or sponge cuttings and pour the mixture over them, taking care not to put in more than the sponge will retain, else the ammonia will run out and stain fabrics when the bottle is inverted. How to Bind a Skirt Shrink woolen dress braid before putting it on your skirt and avoid the puckered effect that comes when the braid is wet after being put on the skirt where this is not done. It is also best to allow a few inches for this shrinking when measuring for a new braid. Simply wet the braid thoroughly and hang it up to dry without wringing it. In sewing it on care should be taken neither to hold it too tight to give a drawn effect nor so loose that it has a ruffled effect, especially if the serviceable brush braid is used. How to Get Rid of Mice. Make a mixture of cayenne pepper and finely powdered quicklime. Lay a little heap in front of their holes and with a pair of bellows blow the powder into them. Then paint the entrance to each hole with liquid tar and sprinkle the shelves where food is kept with the pepper and lime. It does not kill the mlice, but keeps them away. How to Renewate Pearls Boll some bran in water and add a small quantity of salts of tartar and alum. Wash the pearls in this mixture, rubbing them gently between the fingers one at a time. Rinse in warm water and wipe dry. Leave to cool in a dark place. Cracked Lips. Cracked lips are often caused by ill health and indigestion. Put a little good cold cream on every night after washing and overhaul your dietary if you are troubled in this way and want to remedy the matter. Never bite your lips, however rough and uncomfortable they may feel. 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LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. *8:00 A. m. NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk 11:20 A. M. Norfolk only at Peersburg. Waverly and Suffolk. 9:00 a.m. CHICAGO EXPRESS Buffet Parson P.O. Petersburg to Lynchburg and Roakie P.O. Petersburg to Lynchburg and Calibus and Shufte to Knoxville, Ginnitown to Roakie to Knoxville, and Knoville to Chattanooga, and Memphas. P.O. Roakie Express for Farmville, Lynchburg, and Roakie. Ocean Shores, limited Arrives Now 6:25 p.m. P.O. Petersburg Wavely and Suffolk, Ginnitown to Steamers to Boston, Providence. N. W.ork, Baltimore and 6:56 p.m. for Nor. Work, all stations east of Petersburg. NEW ORLEANS SHORT LINE. PULL- man Sleepers to Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Petersburg to Roakie: Lynchburg Memphis and New Orleans. Cafe Dining On the west 7:35 a. m. p. m. and 5:36 p. m. p. m. and 5:36 p. m. for 11:30 a. m. 11:32 a. m. a. m. and 5:36 p. m. 15:38 East Main Street. W B. REVIL H. BOSLEY Gens. Pass Art. SOUTHERN RAILW AY Effective April 5th, 1905. 12:30 p. m.—Daily. Limited. Bristol, fullman 11. Atlanta and Ft. mingham. New Orleans 10. Atlanta and yea and all the South. 6:00 p. m.—Ex. Exc.ville. 11:30 p. m.—Daily. Limited. fullman ready 9:30 p. m. for all t's South. The favorite to leave Baltimore and eastern points Leave Richmond 4:20 p. m. Daily except Sunday. 4. (A) m. — Except Sunday. Local mixed for West Point. 2. (W) — Except Sunday. 15 p. m. — Daily except Sunday. Local for W 4:30 p. m. — Except Sunday. For West Point, connecting with steamers for Bathurst and river landings. Steamers call at Yorktown and Bank Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Bathurst Point and All monds Tuesdays. TRAINS AARRIVE BRI and Naturals. 6:38 a.m. and 6:23 p.m. - From all the South. 6:38 a.m. - From Charlotte and Durham. 6:40 a.m. - From Durham. 6:40 a.m. - From Sattimore and West Point. 10:45 a.m. - From West Point. 11:10 p.m. - West Point. H. HARDWICK. S.H. Mfg. Mgr. H. B. SPENCER. G. M. W. H. TATLIS. G. P.A. C. W. WESTBURY. D. P. A. Richmond, W. R. F & P Richmond, Frederickburg, and Pote Trains Leave Richmond——Northward. 4:15 a.m. daily. Byrd st. Through. 4:15 a.m. daily Main St. Through. 7:25 a.m. weekly days. Elba. Ashland accommodation. 8:40 a.m. daily. Byrd st. Through London st. 12:05 noon. week days. Byrd st. Through. 4:00 p.m. week days. Byrd st. Frederick'sburg accommodation. 6:30 p.m. daily. Main st. Through. 6:30 p.m. weekly days. Elba. Ashland accommodation. 8:05 p.m. daily. Byrd st. Through. Trains Arrive Richmond——Southward. 4:40 a.m. week days. Elba Ashland accommodation. 8:20 a.m. weekly days. Byrd st. Frederick'sburg accommodation. m., daily. Byrd st. Through. 11:30 a.m. in days, Byrd st. Through. local stops m., daily Main St. Through. 5:45 p., week days, Elba Ashland accom modations. m., daily, Byrd St. Through. 5:00 p., daily, Byrd St. Through. Local stops. 9:20 p. m. daily, Main St. Through 9:30 p. - Pullman Sleeping or Parian Cars ca cal. Prison except train arriving Rich mond 11:30 a. m. week days and local accom modations. ATLANTIC COAST-LINE. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY EYRID STREET STATION. EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH. 9:05 a.m. p. G.L. Express to all points south 9:30 a.m. p. Peterstburg and N. & W. West. 12:10 p. p. Peterstburg and Norfolk. 14:10 p. p. Peterstburg local. 8:45 p. p. Peterstburg. 7:25 p. p. "Florida and West Indian Limited" points south. 9:20 p. p. Peterstburg and N. & W. West 11:30 p. p. Petersburg local. TRAINS RICHMOND-Daily 4:07 a.m. 7:32 a.m. 8:36 a.m. except Sunday 10:45 a.m. Sunday only, 11:45 a.m. 1, m. 20:6 p. p. 50 p. 7:45 p. 9:18 p. C. S. BABELL, Dv. Pass. Apt. W. J. CRAIG, Gen. Out of Town Orders Solicited and will Receive Prompt and Careful Attention. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OPEN TO Mt. Pearson, Gibson, Old Jasper, Penbrook Ryder, Gibson, Old Henry, Old North Christian College, Whiskey and Mountain Apple Beauty IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC WINES, BRAND DIES, GINS AND RUNS. Best and most popular brands of CIGARS. Goods Delivered Free to 'Phone 2234 all parts of the City. SUFFET IN REAR. THE PLANET is a live, up-to-date weekly journal. SUBSCRIBE NOW A Poem for Today (Original Version) By Francis Scott Key FRANCIS SCOTT KEY, born in 1759, died in 1843, was a native of Maryland. During the war of 1821 he went under a flag of truce to the British fleet in Chesapeake bay to ask the release of a friend. The admiral detained him by order of two keys to prevent his carrying ashore information. The British admiral had declared that he would soon compel the Americans to haul down the flag of Fort McHenry. During the night Key watched the flag anxiously until the bombardment began, when he saw that our flag was "still there," his joy found went in some notes on the back of an old letter. He put them into H, say, can you see, by the o'er What so proudly we hail Whose broad stripes and bristle O'er the ramparts we wail And the rockets' red glare, the fire Gave proof through the night the Oh, say, does that star spangled O'er the land of the free and the On that shore dimly seen through Where the foe's baughty host What is that which the breeze o'er As it fitfully blows, now come Now it catches the gleam of the In full glory reflected now shine Tis the star spangled banner— O'er the land of the free and the And where is that band who so 'Mid the havoc of war and the A home and a country they'd lee Their blood has washed out to No refuge could save the fireline From the terror of flight or the And the star spangled banner in O'er the land of the free and the Oh, thus be it ever when free Between their loved homes and Blest with victory and peace, me Praise the Power that hath me Then conquer we must, when o'er And this be our motto, "In God And the star span O'er the land of the ... What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight 'O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming; And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air. Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star spangled banner yet wave 'O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On that shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze o'er the towering steep, As it fittily blows, now conceals, now discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream! Tis the star spangled banner—oh, long may it wave 'O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so vauntingly swore 'Mid the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country they'd leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star spangled banner in triumph doth wave 'O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Oh, this be it ever when treasured shall stand Between their loved homes and the war's desolation; Bless with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust;" And the star span in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the . the home of the brave! FARM CARDEN HOG COTS. Coming Into Favor-Good In Both Hot and Cold Weather. During the past few years there has been a marked increase in the advocacy and use of cots for sheltering swine during the entire year. We are becoming convinced that under Michigan conditions, with our rigorous winters, a combination of piggery and cots is more desirable for the swine grower than either alone. The cots represent two out of the three forms of cot now in use at the Michigan Agricultural college. The first shown, which has been in use for some years, A SIMPLE FORM OF HOG COT. is desirable in that it is warm in winter, but objectionable in that it provides little protection against the extreme heat of summer. It is also considered a good form of cot for the brood sow to farrow in in moderate weather, as she cannot lie down close enough to the sloping roof to crush her pigs as against a wall. A general mistake is made in fastening this form of cot permanently to the skids of runners, on which it is built. These are the first to decay and along with them the lower ends of the boards, thus making repairs impossible, even though the balance of the structure remains sound. A separate pair of skids should be constructed for this or any other form of cot, so that they can be replaced. Its own weight will hold the cot in place on the skids while being moved. The second cut represents a form of cot recently designed and now in use in the our hog lots. It is 6 by 8 feet at in the foundation, with the sides raised perpendicularly three feet before receiving the half pitch roof boards. The center boards on the sides are hinged so that they can be swung open in hot weather. The opening thus made is covered with strong woven wire, clamped above and below between inch boards. The inner clamp boards project an inch beyond the outer ones, thus breaking the joints and preventing any draft when the openings are closed. The two ridge boards are also hinged so that they can be opened during hot weather. These openings permit a free cir A MORE EXPENSIVE COT. culation of air, which not only lowers the temperature but greatly relieves the oppression of the pigs seeking shelter. These openings close down --- 8 Jacques-Jacques-du-Pont 0 KEY, born in 1778, died in 1843, was and. During the war of 1812 he went to the Battle of York, died in Chesapeake case of a friend. The admiral de- soe fleet for two days to prevent his information. The British admiral had could soon compel the Americans to of Fort McHenry. During the night and urgently until when he saw that before daylight. When he saw that there," his joy found vent in some of an old letter. He put them into dawn's early light, filled at the twilight's last gleaming? night stars through the perilous fight matched were so gallantly streaming; bombs bursting in air, that our flag was still there. banner yet wave the home of the brave? through the mists of the deep, just in dread silence reposes, over the towering steep, necals, now discloses? the morning's first beam, ones in the stream! eob, long may it wave the home of the brave! so vauntingly swore the battle's confusion leave us no more? the four footsteps' pollution. ing and slave the gloom of the grave, in triumph doth wave the home of the brave! men shall stand and the war's desolation; may the heav'n rescued land made and preserved us a nation! our cause it is just, and is our trust; in triumph shall wave the home of the brave! tightly, leaving warm quarters during the coldest weather. The cots proper are supported on skids, to which they are not attached, being held in place by the blocking of the ties across both ends. A two inch bottom is used or not, as desired. This flooring is cut in lengths to fit crosswise and rest on the skids, which are wider than the sills. This form of cot is not desirable for the farrowing sow without the addition of a railing around the perpendicular walls a few inches from the floor to prevent her from overlaying by pigs. Probably the chief objections to this structure are the expense of material and cost of construction. It contains 100 feet stock lumber, 60 feet matched, 20 feet 4 by 6, 12 feet 4 by 4 and 44 feet 2 by 4 and required two days labor in construction. Raising Hay For Market. "We were talking to a wholesale grain and hay dealer here in Atlanta," remarks the editor of Southern Cultivator. "He said recently: 'The trouble with a southern farmer selling hay upon the open market is he cannot furnish any amount of a given quality. If farmers will raise one or more car loads of Nos. 1, 2 or 3 hay they can get the market price.' He was selling wheat straw at $10 per ton, shipped from Tennessee. Timothy is classed as Nos. 1, 2 and 3, and there is from $1 to $2 per ton difference in the grade. See how it pays to have the best. No farmer should attempt to sell hay that is not baled and put up in neat, tight packages. There are so many good hay presses made in the south and sold so reasonably that any farmer can afford to own one. He can make the press clear in one season on the advanced price he can get for baled hay over that received for the loose article. It pays to bale your own hay. It retains its nutrition better when compacted in bales and does not get so dusty." IMPROVING THE POTATO. Fresh Work on Latest and Promising Lines In Vermont. Burlington, Vt. The increasing economic importance of the potato as an article of food and its seeming greater propensity to disease, especially to the "late blight", have resulted in a widespread interest as to the best methods of combating the diseases affecting it. For some years past as well as at present this interest has manifested itself in the development of fungicidal sprays designed to hold in check or wholly prevent the late blight. More recently, however, another phase of this study has presented itself, that of developing a plant immune to disease. This departure from the old methods is largely due to the results that have been obtained along these lines with the cowpea and cotton. A belief in the importance of introducing new blood into our cultivated varieties of potatoes and thereby increasing their vigor has led William Stuart, the horticulturist of the Vermont experiment station, to most valuable and interesting work in this line. In fact, he gives in a recent station publication what is perhaps the first definite information for the United States as to the Solanum commersonii variety from Uruguay, which has been so extensively written up lately as disease resistant, and also of some Mexican varieties. In 1903 out of nine varieties tested Rust Proof showed greatest vine resistance, and Dakota Red stood next. In 1904, among twenty-nine varieties, which included Sutton's Discovery from England, a Peruvian variety of the common potato, two common varieties cultivated in New Mexico (designated in the test as Mexican and Monterey), Solanum commersonii obtained from Dr. E. Hoeckel, Marsesilles, France; Solanum polyadenium obtained from Mexico in 1903 by the veteran hybridist, Mr. C. G. Pringle of the State university and Solanum stoloni- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ferium from the same source. Results of Two Neon Results of Two Years. Of the varieties tested for two seasons Dakota Red showed the smallest amount of rot and, with the exception of Rust Proof, the best vine resistant qualities. Of the accessions to the list in 1904 the Mexican variety Monterey showed the best disease resistance of vine, followed with Solanum polyadenium, Solanum commersonii, Sutton's Discovery, June and Mexican in the order named. All of these varieties showed absolute freedom from root when harvested. All of the above mentioned Mexican varieties and species, also Solanum commersonii, produced but few tubers, and these were not of merchantable size. Sutton's Discovery, possibly on account of its not being acclimated, gave a very light crop of rather small tubers, very few of which were marketable. At present Mr. Stuart does not feel justified in recommending any of the more disease resistant varieties for commercial planting. New Varieties From Seed FERTILIZERS FROM SEED. In 1903 a few plants in the varieties grown were observed to remain green longer than the others. Tubers from these were planted in 1904. As far as could be noted no increased disease resistant qualities were transmitted to the offspring of these plants nor did selection give any greater immunity from scab. A most instructive experiment was conducted with 500 seedlings grown from naturally fertilized seed balls. This proved an object lesson in the extreme vigor of some of the plants, showing quite plainly that one of the best sources for increasing the vigor lies in the production of new varieties from seed. Proper fertilization and good tillage are also important aids in increasing the vigor and disease resistance powers of the vine. Latest Impressions. Among fair inferences from the work it appears that hybridization and the growing of seeding plants, followed by careful selection, seem to offer a more logical method of seeding disease resistant varieties than does selection. For Weeding Onions No farmer's boy enthuses over the back breaking work of weeding onion businesses over the of weeding onions with nature's tools only. Nor is he to be blamed. Where this crop is largely grown for market some of this hard work has been eliminated by using wheel hoes and various mechanical devices. However, no implement or combination of implements which will entirely do away with hand labor has been found. A convenient tool now used in all leading seas. ```markdown ``` all leading sections is that shown in the accompanying illustration and familiarly known as an onion weeder. It has a wooden handle and is seven and three quarter inches long. The blade, which is of steel, is one and a quarter inches wide and three and a half inches long. With this men crawl through the rows on their hands and knees and take out the weeds missed by the wheel hoe—American Agrilutrist. Horse Raising. One animal too rarely found on the farm is the good brood mare. Her offspring, if from a good site, will always bring fair prices in the market, and climatic conditions in the southwest are almost ideal for breeding some classes of horses, remarks an exchange. Work Among Convicts Mrs. Ballington Rooth is asking 2,000 men to pledge themselves for $1 a month each for one year to be devoted to the forwarding of her rescue work among convicts and ex-convicts. State Incharge Institution State Invertebrate Institution. The government at New South Wales has sanctioned the erection of two state institutions for the treatment of invertebrates without means. CULINARY CONCEITS. Prunes, soaked and chopped, make an acceptable addition to fruit cake. To improve tomato soup always add a squeeze of orange just before serving. Onions should always be boiled in water that has been salted; otherwise they lose much of their flavor. Boiled carrots, if passed through a potato masher or a sieve and seasoned with pepper and salt, make an excellent vegetable course. A most delicious fritter is made by chopping cold chicken meat, seasoning it with celery salt and mixing in the ordinary fritter batter. Fry by spoonfuls in deep fat. Orange frosting for cake is made by grating the rind of an orange and squeezing the juice and a tablespoonful of lemon juice over it. Gradually beat into the mixture confectioner's sugar until the proper consistency is reached. That Stitch In Time: Never neglect small repairs. A suture in time saves not only nig, but ninety. Don't let buttons hang by their last thread. darn small holes, never wear dirty or tumbled leather, brush off mud and bind frayed skirts. Fine feathers make fine birds, but never go in for only outside show. Your fingerie, cosets and stockings should be good, if plain, and always carefully kept in order. A clean cotton petitcook is better than a shabby silk one, and the smartest boots look bad if they are worn down at heel or minus buttons or tidy haces. Remember the outward apearance is often an index of a person's character and that one is apt to get "untidy" in one's character when habits of untidiness are indulged in. The tidy girl makes a tidy wife and a tidy mother, and her influence goes far like the ripples that spread in water after a stone has been thrown in it. What Men Want THEY MUST HAVE NERVE IN ORDER TO BE HAPPY—NOW FREE TO ALL. This offer is open to all, and the medicine will be sent absolutely free to everyone who will need it. Send your name and address at orce and take advantage of this fair and liberal offer. How to Keep Nuts Fresh Many housekeepers complain that the nuts they buy grow dry and tasteless and are very unsatisfactory as used in cake filling or to eat in their natural state. It is said that if nuts are brought in fresh in the fall and packed in casks between layers of fine sand they will keep fresh throughout the whole year. KANSAS WHEAT THE BEST. It Lends the World. Says a European Flor Merckman. "There is no wheat anywhere in the world so good as Kansas wheat," said John M. Turner, flour merchant of Hamburg and London, who, with his business partner, S. Gruner, recently journeyed to Kansas City to attend the convention of the National Millers' federation, says the Kansas City Star, "Everywhere in Europe," Mr. Turner continued, "American wheat stands high in the estimation of the people, but Kansas leads the world. There's nothing like it, no other wheat with so much gluten, so much muscle and nerve building stuff in it. It has become so popular on the continent as well as in Great Britain that flour dealers have to carry it regardless of the price of profit. "All the wheat in Russia is grown or controlled by the Jews. Fearing aukase from the ear against exporting the crop last year, they rushed it all out of the country. The result was Denmark, Holland, Great Britain, Belgium and Germany were blocked with Russian wheat. It is poor stuff. They don't clean it. You can find almost everything in it—rye, corn, oats, tacks, pieces of wood, nails and other property that doesn't belong there. European buyers have complained bitterly against this Russian wheat. They want American grain, American flour, and a wonderful market is being built up for it. American flour in Berlin today is worth in American money about $6.50 to $7 for a hundred kilos, which is 220 pounds. In other words, we pay for American flour nearly the same price you pay in Kansas City, plus the freight. The freight rates, steamer rates, change about every two hours. So keen is the competition between steamer lines and railroads that the rates are quoted for immediate acceptance and die with the day." PORTLAND THE BEAUTIFUL Glowing Tribute to Oregon's Exposition City. When Chicago's Commercial association visitors were in Portland, Ore, recently viewing the Lewis and Clark exposition J. E. Diefebaugh, editor of the American Lumberman and poet of the trip, led the following tribute, says the Chicago Post: As warts the bride with roses in her hair, Gowned in the costume that becomes So Portland stands invitingly and fair In light and color and rich fabric dressed; Portland, the nation's hostess soon to be, With hammers, flags and streamers ready curled. Portland the nation's boast already she— Portland stands waiting for the eager world. But not in temporary edifice And in splendid ruins of an hour The triumph of the golden Portland it Or these the secret of her name and power These structures fair shall melt and pass away. This execution crumble into dust. But reputation shall not know decay Or bright scentthen feel a hint of rust. Think not the celebration—great it be— More than the thing that it commemorate. These covers shall sink in time's resistless sea. But still will open swing thy harbor gates. Thy glory lingers in thy harbor slips, Thy fertile acres and thy forest trees; Thy fortune lingers in thy mighty ships That write thy autograph upon the seas, Mr. Defeghaug was much impressed with the beauty of Portland. PLAIN CLOTHES FOR CHURCH Iown Pastor Asks Rich Congregation to Worship In Humbler Dress. Members of Clifton Heights Presbytarian church, one of the most fashionable congregations of Des Moines, Ia., were much surprised the other day to see the following in the regular church announcements, says a Des Moines dispatch: To the Members of Clifton Heights Presbyterian church; Please note that persons attending services are hereby requested to wear inexpensive clothing in order that no one, however humble, may be embarrassed. When interviewed the Rev. Dr. A. W. McConnell declared he was convinced that the reason the poor people did not attend the church was their inability to dress on the same scale as the well to do. He said that he would be glad to see the men come in denim and the women in calico. For himself he would readily throw inside collar and cravat if the working classes could be induced to enter his church door Knights of Pythias, It pays an endowment and burial benefit of of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalia. For information concerning the organization of lodges, apply at the main office. The Courts of Calanthe The Courts of Calanthe Is the Female Department of the Order. It requires a membership of thirty persons to organize a court. Its members are pledged to exhibit Fidelity, exercise Harmony and prove Love one for the other. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per week sick dues. The only expense for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents and a rosette, costing 25 cents for funeral occasions. THE BANDS OF CALANTHE or Children's Department also constitutes a feature and persons cannot do better than to enter the little ones into this mystic circle. The expense is nominal and the benefits all that could be expected. It pays from $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and death benefits of from $30.09 to $40.00. If you have no yulian Lodge or Court or Band in your neighborhood, orgnize one. For all information concerning the Children's Department address For all information concerning special rates of JOHN MITCHELL, JR. membership in the lodges and courts, address 311 N.4th St. Richmond, Va. The Greatest Offer Yet JUST WHAT THE LADIES WANT Send A Good Photograph. WE WILL SEND YOU A HANDSOME GOLD-PLATED BREAST-PIN WITH YOUR PICTURE HANDSOMELY COLORED AND REPRODUCED THEREON FREE OF CHARGE. They can be worn by either male or female, being called either Button or Medallions. We have made special arrangements with one of the largest concerns in the court to furnish all new subscribers, who pay $1.50 cash in advance for the PLANET one of these handsome Medallion free of charge. Fill out the Coupon and send it with $1.50 together with a good Photograph of the person whose features you desire reproduced in colors and we will send the button or medallion. All photographs will be returned. Enclose 5 cents extra to pay postage on the same. If you are not satisfied, your money will be refunded. Send us one yearly subscriber and we will send one Medallion. Two yearly subscribers, two Medallions. Now is the time to take advantage of the offer. The Medallion alone is worth b price of the subscription. closed photograph which I desire inserted in medallion or button. You Are Eligible to Attend RHEUMATISM CURED FREE After years of experimenting we have formulated a paste, which when applied to any portion of the body, suffering from rheumatism, will immediately relieve, and eventually cure the most persistent case of rheumatism. If you are a sufferer, and among the first to answer this announcement, we will send you, by prepaid mail, a box of this won derful oil, all that is asked in return, is the privilege of referring to you (when cured) in corresponding with prospective customers in your locality. No Testimonials Solicited No Names Published. All that is required is your name, address, full particulars regarding your case, accompanied by this offer. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAST F.C.B. The Is the Femal. De- thirty persons to o Fidelity, exercise an endowment and dues. The only e a rosette, costing a THE BANDS institutes a feature a circle. The expere $1.00 to $1.50 sick Lodge or Court or For all informa For all inform membership in the Actual Size. SENIOR WE WILL SAVE YOUR THEREON FREES. They can be rented. We have room to furnish all new these handsome M together with a good colors and we will Enclose 5 cents each will be refunded. Yearly subscribers. Now is the time price of the subscriber. JOHN MITCHELL Publisher Please to the following ad NAME..... STREET..... CITY. closed 44 RHEUME After years of exp when applied to any will immediately reef rheumatism. If the announcement, derful oil, all that is (when cured) in cori ity. No Test All that is require your case, accompany THE PLANET. 1 This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenominal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Penevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. N. A., S. A, E., A., A. AND A. This organization is one of the most powerful progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Duction over all of the cities and counties in are required to organize a new lodge. The best of its strongest features, but the principles are else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charisma, nevolence, the respectable, upright people of worthy of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit on pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge is necessary regalia. For information concerning the office. Courts of Calanthe Department of the Order. It requires a member to organize a court. Its members are pledged to harmony and prove Love one for the other. Burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per expense for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents for funeral occasions. OF CALANTHE or Children's Department and persons cannot do better than to enter the case is nominal and the benefits all that could be dues and death benefits of from $30.09 to $40.00 Band in your neighborhood, orgrize one, on concerning the Children's Department ad. Mrs. ANNA TAY 120 W. Hill ation concerning special rates of lodges and courts, address The Greatest O MUST WHAT THE LAKE And A Good Photo END YOU A HANDSOME GOLD-PLATTE PICTURE HANDSOMELY COLORED THE OF CHARGE. Born by either male or female, being called a special arrangement with one of the large subscribers, who pay $1.50 cash in advance medallion free of charge. Fill out the Coupon and Photograph of the person whose features send the button or medallion. All photos extra to pay postage on the same. If you are to send us one yearly subscriber and we will send two Medallions. one to take advantage of the offer. The Med option. COUPON. L, JR. THE PLANET: We find enclosed $1.50 for the Plane address: OR TOWN, COUNTY, STATE, photograph which I desire inserted in medal. The Annapolis or West Point Military School If you are an unmarried American boy between the ages of 17 and 23, of good habits and can pass the necessary physical examination, have a knowledge of reading, writing, arithmetic. English grammar, geography and history of the United States. Unlike most schools, the government allows you about $500 per year to defray all expenses. You receive a thorough military and academic education, and upon graduation may resign or accept a commission as lieutenant with promotion in the regular service. Further particulars for four one cent stamps by addressing. If you are an unmarried American boy between the ages of 17 and 23, of good habits and can pass the necessary physical examination, have a knowledge of reading, writing, arithmetic. English grammar, geography and history of the United States. Unlike most schools, the government allows you about $500 per year to defray all expenses. You receive a thorough military and academic education, and upon graduation may resign or accept a commission as lieutenant with promotion in the regular service. Further particulars for four one cent stamps by addressing. H. W. FHILLPS. Lorisville, Ky ATISM CURED FREE imenting we have formulated a paste, which portion of the body, suffering from rheumatism, love, and eventually cure the most persistent case you are a sufferer, and among the first to answer we will send you, by prepaid mail, a box of this won asked in return, is the privilege of referring to you responding with prospective customers in your local monials Solicited No Names Published. is your name, address, full particulars regarding led by this offer. ASSOCIATED DRUG STORES. Louisville, Ky. VINE Offer Yet ADIES WANT photograph. 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