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THE RICHMOND PLANET VOL. XX 1 NO 30 BLOODY BATTLE IN STREETS OF LODZ Polish City the Scene of a Frightful Slaughter. 569 DEAD, OVER 700 INJURED St. Petersburg, June 27.—These are gloomy days for the government of Russia. Every new dispatch accentuates the seriousness of the situation in Poland and the Caucasus, where a state of almost open war exists, and reports of strikes, demonstrations and agrarian disorders are pouring in from many parts of Russia proper, as if the volleys fired at Lodz had been the signal for an outbreak of general disorders like those following the events of January 22, "Red Sunday." Up to the present St. Petersburg and Moscow have not been affected, but if mobilization is to be attempted in the two capitals, as reported, a recrudescence of former tumults is apt to be precipitated. A dispatch from Erivan reports a new and alarming feature of the situation in the Caucasus in the desire of Persian Mohammedans to join their Moslem brethren across the border, which would convert a racial strife into a real "Holy War" and kindle a flame which would devastate the southern Caucasus and be extinguished only by streams of blood. State of Slage at Lodz Lodz, Russian Poland, June 27. Since the proclamation of martial law the situation has become more quiet. The governor general has proclaimed a state of siege at Lodz. The rumor of an approaching massacre of Jews has caused 20,000 Jews to leave the town. The victims of last week's outbreak total over 1200. Thus far the bodies of 343 Jews and 218 Christians have been buried. The wounded number over 700 persons. Friday's fighting was of a character vastly different from the mob riots of February. The strikers paraded the streets in martial array, and when threatened by the imperial troops threw up barricades of paving stones. This was repeated in a dozen parts of the city. In every instance the troops, after searching the barricades with rifle volleys, stormed them and bayoneted the defenders. The strikers defended themselves with revolvers and bombs Through the precautions of the authorities none of them had been able to secure rifles. The slaughter included women and children as well as men. Wives of the strikers fought with desperation, and in the first encounter a girl of 13, armed with a revolver, blew out the brains of a Cossack. In the same encounter a man hurled a bomb into the ranks of the Cossacks and killed or wounded 20 of them. After the troops had carried all the street barricades the strikers, in groups of from five to 100, lurked in the side streets, and fired volleys at the soldiery marching on the main thoroughfares. After each such attack the soldiers gave pursuit and slaughtered the fleeing strikers. Mobs that gathered in the streets were subjected to volley firing. When dispersed, thousands of the strikers climbed to the tops of houses and from these points of vantage hurled bombs and threw vitriol. Soldiers maddened by vitriol burns committed outrages of the most frightful character, stabbing women, riping open children, torturing men with sword pricks. Wounded strikers, trying to crawl from the streets to the shelter of the houses, were fired on and literally mangled by hundreds of bullets. Saturday the scenes were hardly less frightful, though the slaughter was much smaller than Friday. The strikers did not parade and no barricades were erected, but furtive shooting from windows, from alleyways and from housesets went on from dawn until sunset, and at night men with long knives lurk at every street corner and patrols of soldiers in many parts of the city have been set upon and slaughtered by these silent, terrible foes. The soldiers exhibited the utmost carelessness as to whether they killed peaceful persons or rioters, and as a consequence many women and children were among the dead. PEACE ENVOYS KNOWN Czar Selects Nelidoff and Baron Rosen, Japan Baron Komura and Takahira. Washington, June 27.—Russia has given reassurances of its intentions in the peace negotiations by placing the president in possession of the tentative selection of her plenipotentiaries, as follows: M. Nelidoff, the Russian ambassador at Paris, and Baron Rosen, the newly-appointed Russian ambas- sador at Washington, Russia thus having taken the initiative, it is believed that Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister, during his call at the White House, informally told the president that Japan's selections, also tentative, were Baron Komura, the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, and Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese minister at Washington. Both missions will consist of many advisors, including army and possibly naval officers and officials from the foreign offices in Tokyo and St. Petersburg. It is expected that altogether each mission may number 10 or 12. Should six plenipotentiaries be chosen, both Russi and Japan, it is learned, have names under consideration which will enable them to announce their third plenipotentiaries without delay. ELECTION OFFICERS GO TO JAIL Pledged Guilty to Stuffing Ballot Boxes and Are Fired and Imprisoned. Philadelphia, June 28.—The sensational case of ballot box stuffing in the 21st division of the 12th ward, which took place at the February election, came to a quick and unexpected termination in quarter sessions court, when three of the accused men pleaded guilty, while the other two pleaded not guilty. The latter pair were discharged by the recommendation of the prosecution. The three who pleaded guilty were William Yost, judge of election; Bernard Strauss and William Glenn, the inspector's clerk. Yost was sentenced to imprisonment for five months and a fine of $400 and disfranchisement for five months; Strauss to five months and a similar fine, while Glen got off with four months and a fine of $250. When District Attorney Bell outlined to the judge the claims of the commonwealth and told him that they could be proved, the allegations he made created a sensation in the crowded court room. He said that on the morning of the election the officers stuffed 200 fraudulent ballots into the box. He produced a book used at the polls containing the names of voters, and said that it contained 200 fictitious names written in it by a woman. He said when she was accused of writing these names the woman fainted in his office, and that later Persifor Frazer, an expert, was of the opinion that it was her handwriting. ROOSEVELT AT HARVARD President Attends Reunion of Class In Which He Graduated. Cambridge, Mass., June 28—Joining with his former college mates in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the graduation of their class from Harvard, President Roosevelt returned to his alma mater, not as the chief magistrate of the nation, but as a private citizen and a loyal Harvard alumnus. Although the ancient university of Harvard would have been glad to pay him all the honor due his high office, it was the president's request that he be regarded merely as a member of the class of '80 rather than as the president of the United States. Nevertheless, students, alumnae and the citizens of Cambridge united in giving him a hearty greeting as he drove through the streets of the university city. President Roosevelt was accompanied on his drive by a secret service officer and a squad of mounted policemen. After visiting the stadium the police escort was dismissed temporarily and the president's carriage was unattended from the stadium to Chestnut Hill, and from thence to the Oakley Country Club. President Roosevelt will remain here until 2 a.m. tomorrow morning. MUST AID IN WAR ON OLEO President Orders Pittsburg Revenue Collector Pensimonded Collector Reprimanded. Washington, D.C. June 28 - Internal Revenue Collector D. B. Heiner, of the Pittsburg district, will be reprimanded by direction of the president for his dilatoriness in aiding the Pennsylvania state officials in enforcing the laws against the illegal traffic in oleom argarine, and will be instructed to be more prompt hereafter in co-operating with the state authorities. The president took up the case of Heiner, and after considering the complaints laid before him some time ago by State Food and Dairy Inspector Warren, sent instructions to the above effect to Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes. There is good reason to believe Collector Heiner had a narrow escape from removal. This is shown by the fact that his case was considered so serious by Commissioner Yerkes that the latter did not care to deal with himself, but referred it to the president, who alone has the power of removal. Kubelik to Tour United States. London, June 28 - Jan Kubelik, the violinist, has signed a contract for a season of 100 concerts in the United States, beginning December 1 next. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA, SATURDAY JULY 1, 1905. JOHN F. WALLAGE HAS RESIGNED Chief Engineer of Canal to Take $60,000 Job in New York. New York, June 28.—John F. Wallace, chief engineer of the Panama canal, and member of the commission, has resigned both these positions to JOHN F. WALLACE. accept a $60 000 office with a New York corporation. Mr. Wallace was asked the cause of his resignation. He replied that he was in a delicate position in the matter and referred his questioner to Secretary Taft. Will Embarrass Canal Work. Washington, June 28. — The announcement of the resignation of John F. Wallace as chief engineer of the Panama canal commission was not altogether unexpected in view of his request some time ago to be allowed to come to this country to discuss affairs with Secretary Taft Members of the commission did not hesitate to say that his resignation would greatly embarrass the commission in its work and might necessitate the postponement of the meeting of the full commission in September. Secretary Taft is stated to have been really the only person who had an inkling of Mr. Wallace's intentions. That the secretary held strong views on the subject was known to several of his friends, and it is expected that there may yet be some interesting developments before the official resignation is announced by the government. MORE OFFICIALS SENTENCED Seven Officeholders of Shenandoah Pay the Penalty of Dishonor the Penalty of Dishonesty. Pottsville, Pa., June 27. -- Gordon Brown, a Shenandoah school director, who was convicted of bribery last week, was sentenced to 15 months in jail. Brown is a Republican candidate for poor director. Justice W. H. Shoemaker, for illegally settling cases, was ousted from office and fined $200. Chief of Police John Frye, Patrolmen Yankowsky, Lauriatis, Fahey and Ringhouser, Shenandoah policemen, were sent to jail for 30 days for illegally accepting fees. This makes altogether 12 men who have been convicted and sentenced for graft or bribery in some form in connection with their duties as Shenandoah officeholders. Last Saturday four school directors—Joseph F. Bierstein, David Frye, Jacob Noll, Jr. and George Holvey—all of whom had pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to extort money for the appointment of school teachers, and Plus W. Biersten, a notary public, and secretary of the borough council, who acted as a go-between for his brother, the school director, in the bribery transactions, were sentenced to pay the costs, a fine of $100 and serve one year's imprisonment. Jealous Lover Shoots Two. Richmond, Va., June 27. — James Ford shot and instantly killed George Cash and fatally wounded Miss Lydia Inchminger at Waterloo Road, Rockbridge county. Mr. Cash and Miss Inchminger were returning from church when Ford met them on the road and asked: "Is that Miss Inchminger?" Upon receiving an affirmative reply he opened fire with a revolver. The girl, who is 14 years old and very pretty, is yet alive. Ford is 20 and Cash was 18 years old. They worked at Longdale mines, Allegheny county. Ford made his escape and has not been apprehended. Jeannouis is the alleged cause of the shooting. Peanut Chokes Child to Death. Altona, Pa., June 28. — Charles, the 5-year-old son of Abraham Miller, of Conneraugh, was eating peanuts when one of the kernels lodged in his throat, choking him to death. INSISTS ON CONFERENCE Germany Refuses to Accede to France On Moroccan Question ON MOROCCAN QUESTION. Paris, June 28. Germany's reply to the French note on the subject of Morocco was presented during a conference between Prince Radolin, the German ambassador, and Premier Rovillet at the foreign office. While most friendly in form and entirely lacking in peremptory tone, Germany's response none the less maintains the position that the Moroccan question must be regulated by a conference of the powers, without any agreement in advance limiting the scope of such conference. This was accompanied by the presentation of Germany's general point of view in such an amicable spirit as to disarm the suspicion entertained concerning Germany's ulterior motives. Tension in official quarters has notably diminished, and this is only explainable on the theory that a conference will be accepted, as Germany's response does not make any notable concession. However, the agreeable tone adopted by Germany and the entire absence of menace appear to create the most favorable impression. This is a most fortunate turn of affairs, for while France sincerely seeks to avoid a rupture, anything offensive to the national pride might have inflamed public opinion beyond the point of control. THE BIGGEST AMERICAN FLAG Every Star Two Feet High—It Will Weigh 450 Pounds. Denver, Colo, June 27—Denver will claim the distinction of owning the biggest American flag in the world. It will be used for the G. A. R. encampment. It will be 115 feet long and 55 feet wide. The Union field will be 28 by 35 feet, and the stripes will be 4 feet 2 inches wide. The stars will be 2 feet high, and in its making 1450 yards of bunting are to be used. The flag's weight of 450 pounds prevents it being swung from a pole or hung from a cable between buildings, so it has been arranged to spread in across the front of a five-story building on 16th street. LIVE WIRE KILLS TWO Electrician and Man Who Tried to Save Him. Meet Instant Death. Him Meet Instant Death. Trenton, N. J., June 26—Walter Ewing, a New York telegraph operator, and Wesley Davison, of Hopewell, a village about 12 miles from here, were killed at Hopewell by a live electric light wire. Ewing, accompanied by a young woman to whom he was engaged to be married, was walking in the village, when he saw a suspended wire at which a dog was sniffing. Ewing realized it was a live wire. He obtained two sticks, and in endeavoring to remove it slipped and the wire coiled about him. Davison went to his rescue, also got caught in the wire, and both men were killed. JUDGESHIP FOR McCOMAS Appointed to Vacancy On Court of Appeals of District of Columbia. Washington, June 27. The president has appointed former Senator Louis E. McComas, of Maryland, an associate justice of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia, vice Martin F. Morris, resigned. Tom Reed's Daughter Married Tom Reed's Daughter Married. Portland, Me., June 27—Leutenant Arthur T. Balentine, U. S. A., of Fortress Monroe, and Miss Katherine Reed, daughter of the late Congressman Thomas B. Reed, were married at the Reed residence here. The ceremony was as quiet as it was possible to make it, because of the fact that the Reed family is still in mourning. Only the family and intimate friend is present. Rev. Raymond Calkins, of the State Street Congregational church, officiated. New Dock Floats the Iowa Baltimore, Md., June 28. - The new floating dock Dewey, now at the mouth of the Patuxent river undergoing tests preliminary to its acceptance by the United States government, floated the battleship Iowa, giving 16,000 tons displacement by the filling of her water compartments in less than half the time the contract would allow. When accepted by the government the dock will be towed to the Philippines. Stored Old Man to Death Sterling, Ill., June 28 — Jesse E. Koser, 18 years old, has confessed that following a quarrel he stoned to death Jacob Weaver, aged 65, at Savannah last Saturday night. Moser and his brother Frank, aged 16, and their father, Edward Koser, have been held to the grand jury as accessors. All are laborers. Jeffries Will Referee Eight Reno, Nev., June 27—Promoters of the Hart and Root fight for the heavyweight championship of the world, to take place at Reno on July 3, have received word that James J. Jeffries has accepted the proposal to referee the fight. Grand Worthy Counselor John Mitchell, Jr. organized Plymouth Rock Court L. O of Calanthe, No. 92 with the following officers—Worthy Counselor, Mrs Maggie Mercer; W. Inx, Mrs Mary Wilson; W. Inspector, Mrs Ida Winston; S. D, Mrs. Maggie Shaw; J. D, Mrs. Luvinia Ewell, O. Mrs. Ludie Humphrey; R. of D, Mrs. Frances Hawkins; R. of A, Mrs. Irene Barnes; Rec. Dep. Mrs. Ellen Bassett; E., Mrs. Robinson; Con. Mrs. Gussie Fountain, Ass't Carter BH, Mrs. Eliza Pate; P., Mrs. Lilly Baxter; Trustees; Mrs Ellen Hinton Euneline Bynum, Mrs. Hattie Goddin. The Grand Worthy Counselor was assisted by the Grand Worthy Register of Deeds, Miss M. L. Chiles; the District Deputy Grand Worthy Counselor, Mrs Fannie Cooke, Mrs. Mary N. Gay and his co. con. was gotten up through the efforts of Carter Gay and he was highly complimented for his work. Refreshments were served Mr. S. M. Wittlock of Pace's, Va., wishes a colored physician to locate in that neighborhood. He guarantees a good practice to the right party. A letter sent to him will elicit a quick response. We are reminded that Martinsville, Va., offers a colored physician and Mr. Green Penn is a good one to write to about it. The much talked of consultship at Guadeloupe, West Indies has been tendered Dr. G. Jarvis Bowen of Norfolk, Va. He is a practicing physician there of many years standing. He will leave shortly for his post of duty. This is the position in connection with which the names of Hon. James H. Hayes, Hon. A. W. Harris and Hon. T. C. Walker were mentioned. Newport News, Va. . June 25, 1955 This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A. $ (150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death claim of R. A. Howkins, who was a member of Eureka Lodge, No. 30 of Newport News, Va. Witnesses: W. H. Schofield, C. C. Jas. R. Allen, K. of R. and S. Eureka Lodge, No. 30. J. J. Booker, D. D. G. C. :0: Newport News, Va., June 25, 1955. 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 the late S. H. Marshall, who was a member of Damon Lodge, No. 12 of Newport News, Va. Signed: Her MRS. CLARA x MARSHALL mark Beneficiary Witnesses: COLES—Mr. John L. Coles, the husband of Mrs. Priscilla Coles of Charlottesville, Va., died Tuesday evening, June 20th, 1905 at his residence, 217 South 5th St. He had been ill six months and bore his illness with great patience and fortitude. Although sick for a long while, his death shocked the whole community. He was a faithful Christian, loved and respected by all who knew him. His funeral took place Thursday, June 22nd, from the First Colored Baptist Church of which Rev. R. C. Quarles is pastor. A large crowd followed the remains to church and thence to the cemetery. The deceased was the father of Mrs. Eva Coles Boone, who tiled in Africa. He leaves a widow and eight children, namely, Mrs. Rosa Jones of Richmond, Mrs. Lizzie Venture of Grafton. Messrs. Charlie and John Coles of Charlottesville, Mr. Robert Coles of Hampton, Mr. Isaiah Coles of Chicago, Mr. James Coles of Washington, Mr. Richard Coles of Philadelphia. Dearest grandfather, how we miss thee, Cannot by human tongue be told. Although thon, by God's will, has left SEGRETARY HAY HAD A RELAPSE Prostrated by Attack of Uraemia. But is Much Better. DOCTORS RUSHED FROM BOSTON Newbury, N. H., June 28 — The condition of Secretary of State John Hay continued favorable after a comfortable night. Dr. Fred L. Murphy, of Boston, returned and remained at the secretary's home last night. The physicians decline to discuss the case, but Dr. Scudder said just before his departure that the secretary had passed a pleasant and comfortable day. The cold, wet weather has proved a slight drawback, but notwithstanding the dampness, Mr. Hay's condition has improved noticeably since Sunday night. Mrs. Hay felt greatly encouraged and sent a telegram to Payne Whitney, her son-in-law, advising him and Mrs. Whitney to sail for Europe as they intended. Dr. J. L. Cain, of Newport, N. H., who was called to the Hay home before the arrival of the Boston physicians, is with Dr. Scudder. Both doctors are of the opinion that Mr. Hay will have no difficulty in overcoming the effects of the present attack. An operation was considered at one time by Dr. Cain, but the three physicians, after a careful examination and a consultation, decided that it would not be necessary. The attack was due to a caill caught on the journey from Washington and is similar to one Mr. Hay had four years ago. The secretary passed a comfortable night and his family considered that there is no need of further anxiety. Secretary Hay arrived at his summer home Saturday night. Secretary Hay began to be in pain Sunday night. Remedies which have given relief on previous occasions were applied, but failed to help him, and Dr. Cain was called from Newport. He found that in changing from the climate of Washington to the cooler temperature of the Lake Sunapee region, the secretary had taken a severe cold and that organs weakened by previous attacks had been seriously affected Upon learning this Mrs. Hay desired that specialists should be summoned at once, and as soon as possible Dr. Scudder and Murphy were on the way here by special train from Boston. The Boston and Maline railroad cleared its tracks from Boston to Concord, N. H., and the special made fast time between those cities. A quick, but complete, examination of the patient was made, and it was seen that his condition, while it was exceedingly painful, was not for the time at least serious. KUROPATKIN REPORTED KILLED 70,000 Russians Also Said to Be Cut Off By Nogi's Army. St. Petersburg, June 28. A rumor spread throughout the city last night that General Kuropatkin had been killed. This rumor was connected sometimes with a report that 70,000 Russians had been cut off by General Nogi's army and that Kuropatkin had been taken prisoner. Nothing confirmatory of these rumors has been received either by the general staff or in press dispatches. A report received from General Linevitch indicates that the Japanese advance continues steadily, and that the Russian van posts, under pressure, are retiring, fighting. The military experts take anything but a cheerful view of General Linevitch's situation. They do not believe he can be surrounded, but apparently the experts do not consider the possibility of a Russian victory. Linevitch's retirement to Harbin and the isolation of Vladivostok seem to be regarded as foregone conclusions when Field Marshal Oyama strikes. The foreign office has issued a communication confirming the statement made in the Associated Press dispatches that Russia has accepted the first 10 days in August as the time within which the first meeting of the peace plenipotentiaries will take place. The precise date depends upon the time of the arrival at Washington of the Japanese representatives. Died On Visit to Atlantic City Atlantic City, N. J., June 26.—Mrs. Sarah Ann Gallagher, of Reading, Pa., who came here on an excursion, was taken ill while in bathing in the ocean. The woman hurried to the Reading depot to take a train for home, when she fell unconscious. She was removed to a hospital, where she died in a few minutes. Mrs. Gallagher was accompanied by her husband and four children, who are unnerved by the shock of her sudden demise. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Another Court in Norfolk Colored Physicians Wanted Has Accepted at Last 8150.00 Endowment Paid Newport News, Va., June 25, 1905 Signed: SARAH J. HAWKINS, Beneficiary. $150.00 Endowment Paid Newport News, Va., June 25, 1905. A. B. Ellis, K. of R. and S. Damon Lodge, No. 12. W S. Hobson, V. C. J. J. Booker, D. D. G. C. Our love for thee will never grow cold His Grand-daughter, ALBERTA. PR CE FIVE CENTS Order of Divine Worship at Leigh St. M E. Chu ch, Sunday, July 2: 6:34 A.M. Sabbath School 1 M M. Scrion by pastor, subject, "Samson." 2:30 P. M., Junior Epworth League. 8:15 P. M., Sermon by pastor, subject, "The Law and the Gospel." Communion at night. WM. H. DEAN, Pastor. Mr. R. H. Fauntleroy, in company with Miss Mary Fauntleroy, spent last Sunday in visiting Portsmouth, Old Point and Newport News. They returned to the city much delighted over their trip. Mrs. Callie D. Brown is visiting friends and relatives in Charles City Co., Va. She is accompanied by her son, Willie. Miss M. L. Chiles has been spending several days at Norfolk, New port News and Old Point, Va. Furnished House For Rent. Furnished house for rent from $100 up. W. R. PAGE. Real Estate Agent. Atlantic City, N. J. 1 Mo :0: Mechanics, Savings Bank Buys More Broad Street Property The Mechanics' Savings Bank has purchased the fine modern three story brick building at No. 310 East Broad St., near the corner of Third St., paying cash for the same. The purchase was made through Messrs. Pollard and Bagby, real estate agents. The building extends 125 feet to an alley and is one of the most desirable pieces of property on Broad Street. FINDS RATTLER IN BED. Rosebud Agency Settler, Awaking at Night, Discovers Snake by His Side and Kills It. Sioux Falls, S.D.-G. C. Conant, a homesteader in the ceded portion of the Rosebud Indian reservation, in the Bonesteel country, had a thrilling adventure with a rattlesnake which invaded his home. Conan had been absent from his farm for several days, returning home in the evening. As it was raining he decided to go to bed early. He did not notice anything strange about his bed at the time he retired, but about midnight he was awakened by a movement near his body, under the bed clothing. He lost no time in springing from the bed, and lighting a match and turning down the bedclothing was horrified to find that he had had a huge rattlesnake as a bedfellow. That he was not bitten was doubtless due to the fact that the pressure of the bedclothing did not give the snake the necessary space required by this species of reptile to coll and strike. The snake, which was killed by the frightened homesteader, had eight rattles, and these are now worn as an ornament by Conant as a memento of his midnight experience. Boy's Strange Visions Fremont: O.-The strange actions of 15-year-old Chaucey Boyer, son of John Boyer, a wealthy farmer near Lindsey, continue to excite and arouse the greatest interest in the northwestern portion of the county. At the Boyer home, several hundred persons, some of them coming a distance of many miles, assembled at the young man's interesting prayer and religious meetings, listening to his wonderful exhortations. Hundreds have visited young Boyer, listening to the strange things he relates, and as a result not a few have been converted. He claims to be in constant divine contact, and tells of visions of God and the angels. A Dog with Hoofs Indianapolis, Ind.—A dog with hoops like a cow is owned by Daniel Brown, and is a cross between a shepherd and a spaniel. It was purchased by Brown from Miles Dickey, a Pan-Handle engineer, three years ago, when a pup, but not until recently did the hoops grow on its feet, and the owner is at a loss to know how to account for them. The growth has appeared on all four feet and is as hard as horn. When the dog walks across the board floor of the saloon where it is kept there is a sound like the patterning of a couple of children with wooden shoes. Glamour of the Footlights. Mary Anderson Navarro talked also a good deal about the stage, and told me that no one who had not lived behind the scenes could have any idea how utterly, hopelessly wearisome it was to live in a world where all things from the sun and the moon downward were shams.—"Notes from a Diary." THE SPIRIT RELIGIOUS MATTERS TWO AT MERCY'S GATE. Death left two wanderers close to Mercy's gate. There for the angel's opening to wait. One was a man, firm in his self-control. Feeling no tear for his imperiled soul. Calmly be stood, and looked rot, in his pride. Upon the one bowed lowly by his side. Twas but a woman, penitent in sin. Hoping some place remote in Heaven to win. Kissing the stones that passed beneath the gate. Years, if need be, patient there to wait. Only at last to cross the portal fair and find forgiveness, waiting kind's there. Loudly he knocked, and happened then to see The one beside him low on bended knee. "Go!" he demanded, "this is Heaven's gate. Regions below for such as you await." Calmly she answered: "One for sinners died. He is our Judge. He shall alone decide." The gate was opened. "Come," a gentle voice Spoke to her soul, "Be pardoned and re- joice. "Scarlet your sin, but heard your prayer sincere. None but the meek and lowly enter here." One glimpse of glory over the threshed crossed. An instant only, then forever lost. While to the darkness, from the fast-closed turned for his footsteps, penitent too late. -Arthur Lewis Tubbs, in Ram's Horn. "LIKE AS A FATHER." The Scripture Verse That Met the Needs of Dying Child and Sorrowing Father. The life of a beautiful girl was nearing its close. The busy father, active in legal and political life, made short visits to his office to perform the most necessary duties, and hurried home again day by day to be near her in her last days. He spent every possible moment in granting her every wish, and it was a comfort to him that his daughter was finding in her religion a source of strength that robbed approaching death of terror. He was an upright man, but one from whose busy life religion had been crowded out. One day, as he sat by the bedside, his daughter asked him to read to her. He found a magazine, and read some bright bits of poetry and fiction. It pleased her, but she wanted something else. "Father," she asked, "will you get my Bible and read from that?" "Certainly, my dear," he answered, and was rather glad than otherwise of her request. He was a strong man, with a clear voice and with a good degree of self-control. He had mastered his own feelings in these days of patient and affectionate administration that he might bring to the sick-room every element of cheer that was possible. And now he began, calmly and quietly, to read the Sermon on the Mount. He knew where to find it, and he knew that it was good, and he read with a growing appreciation of its beauty and its sublimity. But the daughter grew more and more restless. "Don't you like it?" he asked. "O father," she exclaimed, "it isn't that I want, about our righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees! Can't you find the place where it says: 'Like as a father pitith his children, so the Lord pitith them that fear Him?'" His voice trembled a little, but he said: "I will find it," and he turned to the concordance in the back of the Bible. But when he found the place and began to read: "Like as a father," he could bear no more. "O my child," he cried, "if God cares for you as I do—" He bent over the bed and wept. "It is the verse we both need," she said, softly, after a few minutes. And he knelt beside the bed and said: "Yes, my dear, that is the verse for us both."—Youth's Companion. FOR THE QUIET HOUR It is bad to be weak; it is worse to be false. Do you wish to have a following? Then follow Christ. Dishonesty in business springs from dishonesty in heart. God has many stars for the darkness, but none for the day. No man need fear the darkness who carries a lamp in his hand. When men model from broken matrices they will follow false ideals. A legacy of love to the worthy is better than a fortune to the spend-thrift. The man who has searched for no blessing on earth will probably find none in heaven. No man will rise higher than his ideal; but if this be lower than Christ Jesus it is too low.—United Presbyterian. SOCIETY GIRLS OPEN A LAUNDRY TWO PROMINENT WASHINGTON MAIDS TAKE IN WASHING. FRIENDS SHOCKED AT FIRST Washington. — This city numbers among its social elite, according to general belief, more than one woman who has risen from obscurity to wealth and prominence, but in the last few months two of its prominent young women have reversed the usual order, and from society they have gone into business as laundresses. Friends and relatives at first held up their hands in horror when it became known that the daughters of Capt. John Mullan, S. U. A., retired, were contemplating running a laundry. Some of the young women's relatives have never quite forgiven the idea of a Mullan "taking in washing," as they express it. One, however, who visited the laundry, picked up a soiled blouse of exquisite workmanship and remarked: "This comes to you soiled and mussed, and you give it back clean and fresh and beautiful." There was the key to the whole matter, the idea and its practical working out. The Misses Kullan, having been brought up in luxury, knew how to appreciate dainty linen and fine laces, how they should be handled and how they should be sent home from the laundry, sweet and fresh and inviting. That knowledge, coupled with a practical mind, which realized the potential popularity of a place where society women who wear fine clothes and love dainty things could carry them for well executed renovation, caused the establishment of the laundry. It is already paying for itself, and in a year the young women expect to realize good profits on their investment. "People must have clothes all the year long," said Miss Mullan, "and they want them carefully done up. Washington had no place where they could be so done up. We have supplied the demand. "At first, of course, our friends responded to the circulars we sent out, simply to lend us a helping hand, but even friends will not help all the time, if que does not come up to their expectations. That our work is satisfactory is attested by the amount of work we have done." From the front room of the laundry, filled with ironing boards, where maids are finishing their work, and where rows of dainty articles are ready to be taken away, to the drawing-room of the Mullen home, is rather a transition, and, when one enters the drawing-room, filled with a wealth of old world treasures, oriental paintings and bric-a-brac, arranged with the taste and re- LAUNDRY A FORMER QUEEN OF THE BALL ROOM finement of the well born, one realizes what the step means to these two young women who all their lives have moved in the best society and had all the privileges of their class. Miss Mullan and her sister, Miss May Mullan, are eminently practical, however, and look at the matter in the most philosophical manner. Miss Mullan frankly says it was simply a want of money that prompted her to do it, and Miss May Mullan was amused at the suggestion that they did it because they wanted to, not because they had to. "The idea" said Miss Mullan. "As if any woman worked because she wanted to." "We might have hung out the red flag and had an auction, but I am not willing to part with the things we have grown used to. But I decided I must give up society. You can't be a success in business and society, for you are tired when the day's work is done, and you are not fit to go to a dinner, for you are not fresh and spontaneous, and if you are not bright and amusing you are not wanted in society. "My sister and I were educated abroad. I have been around the world. We have both had our good times, so why should we be unhappy about giving them up? We have lived our lives, though I do not mean to say we are old women, but we have had a beautiful time, and while we have brains to work with, and are in the heyday of life, with friends to stand by us why not do for ourselves, rather than wait till we are miserable old women, poor and out of the circle of friendly interest? "Now we step from the social life, while we are still of it. When we are on our feet again, maybe, we will go back into it." Miss Mullan has done various things to eke out an additional income. She has put up fruit, and has a large clientele of friends and acquaintances whom she supplies. She has taught bridge whist, and she served for years as social secretary to Mrs. Russell A. Alger and Representative Morrell, of Pennsylvania. But such work has its seasons, and, as Miss Mullan previously stated, clothes must be worn and launched all the year round. Besides, Miss Mullan decided that a business of one's own was much more interesting and thriving, and thus the laundry was born and is thriving. The Misses Mullan are not the only American girls who have opened a laundry. The countess of Essex, who was Miss Adele Grant, a society girl of New York, was a pioneer in the work, and runs a flourishing laundry in England. A WEARY EXILE FOR FORTY YEARS SAD FATE OF VIRGINIAN WHO FOUGHT FOR THE UNION. OSTRACIZED RELATIVES Driven from Home at Close of Strug- had given so surely was en lief offered by to those who bared their br enemy. He m was told that that he was a ranks, not be tured, but be sequently in the Months and department con had not borne claim that he final discharge and a long MOURNERS HEAR LAUGH OF BOY THOUGHT DEAD Extraordinary Case of Suspended Animation Reported from England —Prophesied His End. London.—The final examination was made the other day of the body of Wallis Allispop, the South Normanton boy, who, after lying in a coffin for four days, raised doubts in the minds of three doctors as to whether he was dead or not. Drs. Harcourt and Le Grand determined that there was now no doubt as to the boy's death, whatever might have been the case before. The funeral was proceeded with, and the scene at the grave side was extremely pathetic. The grief of the parents, who adored their only child, was painful to witness. One of the doctors says that he believed the case was one of suspended THEY HEARD A LAUGH animation. It was possible that the boy had lain in the coffin in a cold room for four days with just a spark of life in him, but the signs after he saw the body were not sufficient for him to make a definite statement. He certainly could not sanction burial at that time. All doubts had since been set at rest because decomposition had set in. Stories which have a weird significance since the extraordinary developments are being told. While the body lay in the coffin in the front room four persons in an adjoining room heard a laugh. "That is Wallis' laugh," one remarked, and all agreed on the remarkable resemblance, but they did not think of going to look at the boy. Another person says that while alone in the house she heard the boy laugh, but said nothing, being afraid of ridicule. The boy himself was an extraordinary character. Last Christmas he told his parents that he would be in heaven next Christmas, asking that the Christmas tree should not be untrimmed. He had for a long time been saving coppers that were given to him, saying the money was to buy a cross for his grave. During his illness he once observed: "Perhaps the Lord will raise me up like He did Jalrus' daughter." When his uncle took him a bunch of daffodils, he said: "How nice they will do to put in my coffin." GIRL MASQUERADES AS MAN Becomes Engaged to Belle of North Carolina Town and Then Discloses Her Identity. Mooresville, N.C. — Miss Lillian Alma Ferguson, who has been masquerading as a man and was known as Ralph Carlisle Hamilton, the town's popular photographer, a social leader, and a general favorite, unmasked herself when she became engaged to Miss Bertha Flowe of Hickory. Miss Flowe is 17 years old and is considered the prettiest girl in Hickory. Society people in Mooresville hailed with delight the announcement of the engagement, only to learn with consternation that Hamilton was a 19-year-old girl whose home was in Chatham county. For five weeks Hamilton was the most popular "young man" in Mooresville, a favorite with men on account of "his" hearty, jovial manner, and attractive to the young ladies on account of "his" gallant, courteous behavior. In the business circles Hamilton was also making much progress until he met Miss Flowe and fell in love. The courtship progressed rapidly, but neglected business grew worse and worse. "He" was unable to pay "his" board bill and other of "his" obligations. These finally led to the girl's confessing to the Rev. J. M. Wharry and to "his" fiancée, to whom she told her story. For many years she has had to make her own way in the world, and believed that the lot of man was the easier. A Wise Choice. Mother—I am very glad to learn that the young lady you are engaged to is deeply religious. You have made a wise choice. Son—Yes, we go to the prayer-meetings, church sociables and revivals that come along. It's a heap cheaper than theaters, balls and operas.—N. Y. Weekly. Not Asking a Loan. "No," said Senator Shugar, somewhat indignantly, "I cannot lend myself to any such scheme." "But, senator," interposed the lobbyist, "we don't want you to lend yourself. You'll be well paid for your A WEARY EXILE FOR FORTY YEARS SAD FATE OF VIRGINIAN WHO FOUGHT FOR THE UNION. OSTRACIZED BY RELATIVES San Francisco.—Disowned and driven from home by a wife and children because he, a Virginian born, dared espouse the cause of the union, in the war of the rebellion, N. L. Blackman, a veteran of the civil war, a few days ago died the death of a hermit in the mountains near Cloverdale, in Sonoma county, Cali, with no comforting hand to soothe the last hours of mortal agony. His unswerving devotion to the stars and stripes not only cost Blackman his family and loved ones, but his friends as well. Shunning the society of men he plunged into the woods and sought in the friendly solitude of the forest relief from the cruel wrong inflicted upon him by unrelenting kin. There, in a rude cabin, with no conspicuous save those fashioned by his own hands, he ran the course of his wife, dying, as he had lived, a hermit. When the war broke out in 1861, Old Virginia, the border land between north and south, was affame with a fierce hatred for the north. Blackman, then a young man about 25, cast his lot with those who favored the union. His family importuned him to recede from his attitude, arguing that their good name would be forever smirched, but Blackman was obdurate. They beeched him to take up arms and enlist, but to all entreaties he turned a deaf ear. Finally he was drafted and compelled to serve in the confederate army. He absolutely refused to shoulder a rifle, however, and under compulsion only served as a rounstabout carpenter and laborer. Sulleny Blackman kept at his work and stood the 'libes' and jeers of his old friends as best he could. One day, however, it became unearable, and he slipped away, making his escape into the union lines, where he took up arms in the regular army. His escape was discovered and a close watch kept upon all prisoners in the hope that he might be recaptured and punished. There came a day, not long afterward, when the watchfulness of his confederate acquaintances was rewarded, and Blackman was brought back into camp, this time not only a deserter, but a union prisoner. Instead of shooting him, as would have been the fate of any other prisoner similarly captured, he was permitted to resume his former occupation of camp roustabout. He served thus for a time, plotting all the while to make his escape, for the flices and jeers were worse than ever. The fortunate day at last came, and Blackman not only escaped, but made his way to a union ship, where he was least likely to be caught again by his confederate enemies. Men were not plentiful board ship in those days, and Blackman's services were welcomed. He was put in charge of a crew of powder monkeys and superintended the passing of ammunition from the vessel's hold to the gunners on deck. In this capacity he served until the war's close, and had the satisfaction of seeing the stars and stripes triumph and his traducers beaten into submission. Return home he dared not, for fear of abuse and possible bodily harm, so DIED WITH NO COMFORTING HAND TO SOOTHE THE LAST HOURS. he stayed away, not knowing what had become of his young wife. There came a day, though, when the home hunger tagged at the heart strings so strongly that he turned toward old Virginia again, and after a lapse of years ventured back to the town of his boyhood, trusting that his relatives would be willing to forgive and forget and allow him to resume his place again in their midst. But there was no home for him. His wife had a heart as hard as adamant. He might just as easily forced water from a stone as pity from her, and forth he went, an exile, to wander the earth, doomed to be friend less all his days. That was over two-score years ago, California beckoned him. It was so far away, the last of land, and would hide hira forever from the cruel people who knew not the meaning of pity on forgiveness. Into the mountains he went, selecting a rough, timbered bit of land, miles away from the habitations, out in the very heart of nature's wildest depths. Here he built him a shack for shelter and eked out a bare existence by cutting and selling the wood which abounded on his property. He split pickets and hauled them to town, pausing only long enough to make his trade, secure a few supplies and slip away again into solitude. When old age pressured its gathering infirmities upon his frame he began to thick about a pension. He who had given so much for his country, surely was entitled to that scant relief offered by a generous government to those who had served their flag and bared their breasts to the fire of the enemy. He made his application and was told that he had no standing—that he was a deserte, from the union ranks, not because he had been captured, but because he had served subsequently in the confederate ranks. Months and months went by. The department conceded his point that he had not borne arms, but set up the claim that he had not reported for final discharge. There was red tape and a long investigation by cranky officials, who a year ago finally gave sanction to a pension. Five hundred dollars was sent the soldier-sailor who had lived a hermit, who had suffered ostracism for his convictions, the money representing the sum he would have received from the date of his original application. Having no immediate need for so much money, Blackman put it in a bank in Cloverdale, and there it lies to-day—the lawful property of those who spurned him in life and drove him into exile. Once more his old heart softened. He sent $100 to a daughter in Virginia, believing that she could use it. But the money was returned. He was apparently still unforgiven. But he had a soldier's funeral, did this poor old man. He had, during his last few years, mixed a bit now and then with a few of his kind in the town where he had come to procure supplies, and the grizzled, bent grand army veterans saw to it that he was buried with proper honors. They draped Old Glory over his plain deal coffin and he was laid away to wait the judgment day when the wrongs of men are made right by the Almighty, SHE SLEEPS STANDING UP ACAINST A WALL Aged Woman Has Done This for Twenty Years to Keep from Having Bad Dreams. Cleveland.—For 20 years Mary Dickerson, a servant in the family of Mrs. B. H. Smoot, has slept at night leansing against a wall while standing on her feet. Her case has just come to the knowledge of the local physicians, and has created much interest. Mrs. Dickerson is 78 years of age, a small woman, but exceedingly strong and wiry for one of her years. SHE SLEEPS STANDING AGAINST THE WALL. She informed the physicians that for more than 50 years she was addicted to the use of morphine, but has cured herself of the habit through becoming converted at a religious revival. "It's this way," she said. "When I took the dope I had the most terrible dreams. The more morphine I took the worse the dreams got. I found that when I took the dope and went to bed I would dream of falling into hell's fire or going through the worst tortures. I just couldn't stand it, and I'd have to get up and take more dope. I couldn't afford that. I had just money enough to buy a little of the stuff at a time, and couldn't afford to take it day and night. So I started to sleep in a chair. That was better, but the dreams still came, and so I started to sleep standing up. Then I had no bad dreams, and I've kept it up ever since. I couldn't sleep in bed now if I wanted to." Eagle Tries to Steal Girl Eagle Tries to Steal Girl. Long Prairie, Minn.—While school children were on their way home after school the other day a huge eagle swooped down and seized the five-year-old daughter of Loy Reamer and attempted to carry her away. The bird fastened its talons to the child's shoulder and her skirt, and lifted her several feet from the ground, when her frantic appeals for help were answered by several boys, who went to her assistance. They grasped her clothing, and their combined weight was more than the eagle could lift. It released the girl and sailed away. When young Blair seized the girl the bird struck him on the head with its wing, knocking him to the ground. The boys and girls had been watching the eagle sailing to and fro about 50 feet above the ground, when suddenly just as he was directly above them he closed his wings and dropped to the ground. The children attempted to flee, but as soon as they saw the bird seize their school mate, the boys turned back to rescue her. Dolly's Luck. Edith—Isn't Dolly lucky? Just as she had made up her mind to throw Jack over he broke the engagement himself. Algernon—Well? Edith—Well, now she's going to sue him for breach of promise—Judge. Time for a Solitaire He—A ring around the moon indicates a storm, dear. She—Well, after burning my father's coal all the past winter, if you come here again without a ring around you there'll be another kind of a storm—Yonkers Statesman. An Honest Confession The Groom (homely, but wealthy) —Now, tell me, darling, how did you ever manage to fall in love with a homely old chap like me? Pretty Bride—I didn't. Mamma man- aged the affair from start to finish.— Clinchman! Enough. RUST AND DURUM WHEAT. What Tests Have Proved as to the Resistance Power of Different Varieties. Durum wheats resist rust very much more than the common varieties, and this ought to be a fact of considerable importance favorable to their use. However, this quality has not been emphasized as much as it might be, for the reason that durum varieties are particularly adapted to the drier regions where rust does not often occur. It is now seen from the results of the crop season of 1904 that rather severe rust attacks are likely even in the driest portions of the grain region, and that in about one year out of ten this quality of rust resistance becomes of the greatest importance. At the South Dakota agricultural experiment station during 1904 the varieties that resisted the rust so far as to give the maximum yields mentioned were all of the durum group. A very interesting feature of the experiments as to rust resistance, which have been carried on by this department for ten years in cooperation with state experiment stations, is that the variety lumilio, which showed the most complete resistance the past season, is the same one that has been more resistant than any other in all of the experiments for the last three years or more. During the previous years the rust was not sufficiently severe to make much difference whether any of these varieties were resistant or not, but nevertheless it was still an interesting fact that this one variety was always marked 100 in the scale of rust resistance while no other variety reached that grade, or, if so, at least only rarely. Now this fact becomes much more significant and of the greatest economical importance after a season of extreme injury through rust. For awhile the fact was overlooked that this is a durum variety, it being referred to always as belonging in the common group. In the accompanying illustration is shown the grain of this va A B C D COMPARISON OF RUST RESISTANCE OF FOUR DIFFERENT WHEATS. O F O P L O W D I E R Y W H E A T S A- I u m l i l o d u r e, No. 1736; B- S a r a g o l i g a l d u r u e, No. 2228; C- G i r k i r a Spring, No. 1517; D- A pedigree Blue Stem. 1517: D-A pedigree Blue Stem. in comparison with that of three other varieties. In the order from A to D, which is also the order of the degree of injury from rust, the varieties represented are as follows: A, No. 1736, lumilio; B, No. 2228, Saragolla; C, No. 1547, Ghirka Spring, and D, a pedigree Blue Stem. The yields of these varieties per acre were, respectively: lumilio, 16 2-3 bushels; Saragolla, 12 2-3 bushels; Ghirka Spring, 6 5-8 bushels, and the pedigree Blue Stem 5 5-6 bushels. The first two are durum wheats and the last two ordinary wheats. From all results so far obtained throughout the country, it appears that the variety Velvet Don stands next to Iumillo in rust resistance, and therefore takes second rank in this respect. This is shown in an accurate manner by experiments at the sub-experiment station at Edgeley, N. D., carried in on cooperation with the North Dakota agricultural experiment station. Six varieties of durum wheat and two common wheats grown at this station stand in the following order in rust resistance, the yields per acre and weights per bushel also being given: Velvet Don (durum) 35.2 bushels, weight 57 pounds per bushel. Arnautka (durum) 313 bushels, weight $6 pounds per bushel. Nicragana (durum) 11.2 bushels, weight 42 pounds per bushel. Hayne's Blue Stem (common) 11.9 bushels, weight 29 pounds per bushel. Rysting's Flie (common) 11.6 bushels, weight, 42 pounds per bushel. The Collars Should Fit See that the collars fit perfectly while doing the spring work; examine them every day. A soft horse may shrink so much in one hard, hot day's work that the collar will be too loose and large and injure the shoulders. Such injuries are often serious and costly. REARING GOOD QUEENS. Different Methods in Use Hard to Improve on the Natural Method Coming from Swarming Impulse. "There is considerable difference of opinion among queen rearers as to which are the best methods of rearing queens out of season," says a writer in the Progressive Beekeeper. "In using them out of season, we mean causing bees to rear queens when they are not naturally inclined to do so. "I think it is pretty generally admitted that we cannot rear queens that are superior to those reared under the natural swarming impulse, provided, of course that such queens are the daughters of superior mother queens, and in most cases queens reared under natural conditions are likely to be somewhat inferior to the first named. Queens reared to supersede an old queen that is falling I consider equal to and possibly in some cases superior to queens reared under the swarming impulse. Such queens are reared with the greatest of care and due deliberation, and we may therefore expect them to be of the very best. There are probably one or two exceptions to the last named and that is when such queens are reared very early in the spring or late in the autumn when the colony is not in the best condition for rearing queens. "All queens not roared under one or the other of the above named conditions are to a certain extent reared under abnormal conditions, and it is such queens that are more likely in some instances to prove inferior. I think some queen rearers contend that to remove the queen from a prosperous colony and allow them to rear queens at will does not produce good queens, but in my humble opinion such queens are as good or better than those reared under many of the more abnormal conditions as now used by many professional queen rearers, provided, of course, that all the conditions, such as the honey flow, the season and other things, are equal in every respect. "I would advise the novice who wishes to rear his own queens to adopt the latter method in preference to most of the more complicated methods now in use; that is when he cannot secure natural swarming cells or cells reared under the superseding impulse that are reared from the egg of choice queens. "Certainly all of the above named cells are more troublesome to handle than cells built singly, but in the long run it will be the least work and the safest plan for the novice. "In many of the abnormal methods of producing queens, the larvae are stinted at a time when they should be fed profusely, and if we examine the cell after the queen has emerged we will find that all of the food has been consumed, indicating that the larvae had barely enough and probably not enough royal jelly for their full development. It is such queens that we have good reason to believe will prove inferior." "Can you lend me a five, old chap?" "Sure." "I said I could, not that I would."—Houston Post. An Extra Fit. Mrs. De Style—Get your new Easter gown. I see. Well, did your dress-maker give you a fit? Mrs. Van Nobt—Yes; and she gave my husband one too. You should have seen him when he inspected the bill.—Chicago Sun. A Slight M understanding. "Don't you feel deeply impressed by the halls of congress??" "I don't know," answered Senator Sorghum, thoughtfully. "The hauls made there don't strike me as being nearly as large as formerly."—Washington Star. DR. 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CHAPTER XML ESIDENTS fn tropical countries know that the heat is greatest, or certainly least bearable, be- tween 2 and 4 o'clock In the should tig up the tarpautin in such wise as to gain protection from the sun and yet enable him to east a watchful ese aver the valley. Iris help- ed to raise the great cauyas sheet on the supports he had prepared. Once shut of from the devouring rays, the hot breeze then springing Into fitful existence cooled their blistered but per- spirinz skin and made life somewhat tolerable, Still adhering to his policy of com. batting the first enervating attacks of thirst, the sailor sanctioned the con- sumption of the remaining water. As fa last desperate expedient to be te- sorted to only in case of sheer necesst ty, he uncorked a bottle of champagne and tilled the thn cup. The sparkling wine, with ite volume of ccenmy foun, looked so tempting that Iris would then and there have risked Its potency were she nat promptly withheld. Jenks explained to hier that when the wWine became quite flat and insipid they might use it to moisten their parched lips. Even so. in their present super- heated state. the liquor was unqnes: tionably dangerous, but be hoped tt would not berm them if taken in mi- nute quantities Accustomed now to Implleltly accept Mis advice, she fought and steadily con. quered the craving within her. Oddly enough, the “thawing” of their scorch- el bodies beneath the tarpaulin brought A certain dexree of relief. They were Supremely uncomfectable, but that was 2s naught compared with the relaxa- tion from the torments previously Borne. For a Jong time—the best part of an hour. perhaps—they remained silent. The suilor was reviewing the pros and cons of thelr precarious condition. It would. of course, be a matter of su- preme importance were the Indian to be faithful to bis promise. Here the Prospect was decidedly hopeful, ‘The tan was an old soldier, and the ex: olficor of native cavalry knew how en- during was the attachment of this poor conviet to home and military service. Probably at that moment the Mobam- tmedan was praying to the prophet and his two nephews to ald him in rescuing the sabib and the woman whom the Sabiby held so dear, for the all wise and all powerful Indian government is very merciful to offending natives who thus condone their former crimes. But, howsoever willing he might be, what could one man do amoug so many? The Dyaks were tostile to him in race and creed, and assuredly in- furlated against the foreign devil who had killed or wounded in round num. bers one-fifth of their total force. Very Ukely the hapless Mussuman” would jose his life that night in attempting to bring water to the foot of the rock. Even if the man succeeded In eluding the vigilance of his prevent associates where was the water to come from? ‘There was none on the Island anve that in the well, In all Ukelihood the Dyake had a store in the remaining Sampans, bt the native ally of the beleaguered pair would have a task of exceeding difficulty in obtaining one of the Jars or skins containing it Again, granting all things went well that night, what woukd be the final outeome of the struggle? How long could Iris withstand the exposure, the | Strain, the heartbreaking tisery of the reek? He shook restiessty, not aware that the girl's sorrowfal glance, Iuminous with Jove and pain, was fxed upon him, “Summarity dismissing these gris. ly phantoms of the mind. he asked bimself what the Mobammedan exact- ly meant by warning bim against the trees on the right and the “allent death” that might come from them. He Was about to craw! forth to the Up of the rock and investigate matters in that locality when Iris, who also was busy with her thoughts, restrainéd him, “Wait a little while,” she said. “None of the Dyaks will venture into the open: until night falls. And I have some- thing to say to you.” There was a quiet solemnity In her Voice that Jenks had never heard. be- fore. It chilled him, Hix heart ac knowledged a quick sense of evil omen, He raised himself slightly and turned toward her. Her face? beautiful and Serene beneath ite disigurements, wore ‘an expression of settled purpose. For the life of bim be dared not question her, “That man, the interpreter,” she sald, “told you that if 1 were given up to the chief he and his followers would ko ®way and molest you no more.” His forehead seamed with sudden anger. . “A mere bait.” he protested. “In any } event it is hardly worth discussion.” ‘ And the answer eame, clear and res- |, olute: “I think T will agree to those terms.” At first he regarded her with undis- | guised and wordless amazement. Then |, the appailing thought darted through |) his brain that sbe contemplated this {| Supreme sacrifice in order to save btm. || A clammy sweat bedewed his brow. but by sheer will power he contrived |, to say: “You must be mad to even dream of |' guch a thing. Don't you understand What it means to you—and to we? It}, ia @ ruse to trap os. They are. ungov- erned savages. Once they had you in their power arom would laugh at & promise made te. eet eg acne ete a Tee ee supply you with plenty of water. ‘Then You, unaided, could Keep them at bay for many days, We lose nothing; we can gain a great deal by endeavoring to pacify then.” “Iris,” he gasped, “what are you saying?” The unexpected sound of her name on his lips almost unnerved her. But no martyr ever went to the stake with more seitled purpose thun this pure woman, resolved to fmmolate herself for the sake of the man she loved. He bad dared all for her, faced death in many shapes. Now It was her turn. Her eyes were lit with a seraphic tire, her sweet face resigned as that of an angel. “I have thought it out.” she mur. mured. gaxing at him steadily, yet searce seeing him. “It Ix worth iry- ing as a last expedient. We are aban. doned by all save the Lord, and it does Rot appear to be his holy will to help us on earth, We can struggle on here untll we die. Is tut right when oue Of us may Ive?" Her very candor had betrayed her, She would go away with these mon- strous captors. endure them, even flat- ter them, until she and ther were far Temoved from the island, and then— she would kill herself. In her inuo. cence she imaginal that self destruc tlon tmder such circumstences was a pardonable offense. She only gave a Ufe to save a life, and greater love than this {4 not known to God or man. ‘The sailor, ina tempest of wrath and wild emotion. had it in his mind to compel her Into reason—to shake her as one shakew a wayward child. He rose to his knees with this half formed notion in his fevered brain; then he looked at her, and » tist Seemed to shut her out from his sight. Was she lost to him already? Was all that had gone before an idle dream ot Joy and grief, 2 wizand's glimpse of inirrored happiness and vague perils? Wax Iris, the crystal souled, thrown to him by the storm lashed wave, to de snatched away by some irresistible end malign influence? In the mere physical effort to assure himseif that he was still near to him he gathered her up in his strong hands, Yes, she was there, breathing, wonder. ing, palpitatiug. He folded her closely | to his breast and, yielding to the pas- i sionate tongings of his tired heart, Whispered to her: “My darling, do you think T can sur | Vive your loss? You are life itself to | me. If we have to die, sweet one, let | us die together.” | ‘Then Iris dung her arms around bis | neck. ] 1 am quite, quite happy now,” she sobbed brokeniy. “I didu't—imazine— ft would come—this way, but—1 am thenkful—ft hax come.” | For a little while they ylelled to the -stumour of the divine knowledge that Jamid the ebnos of eternity each soul had found Its mute, ‘There was no need for words. Love, tremendous in ite power, unfathomable in its mystery, had cast Its spell over thom, They | were garbed in Igtit, throaet In # pal ace built by fairy Lunds. On all sides squatted the ghouls of privation, mis- ery, danger, even grim deat; but they heeded not the Inferno; they had ere | ated @ paradise th an earthly bell, Then Iris withdrew herself from the man’s embnice. She was delightfully shy and tinmid now. | “80 you really do love me?" she whis- bered, crimson faced, with shining eyes and parted Lips. He fondied ber hair and gently ruts bed her cheek with his rough fingers. ‘The sudden sense of ownership of this fac woman was entrancing. It almost bewildered him to tind Iris nestling close, clinging to him in utter cont deuce and trust. “But I knew, I knew,” she murmur- a. “You betrayed yourself so many times. You wrote your secret to me, and, though you dil not tell me, I found your dear words on the sands and bave treasured them next my peark? What girlish romance was this? He held her away gingerly, just so far that he could look into her eves. “Oh, It is true, quite true,” she cried, drawing the locket from’ her neck. “Don't you recognize your own band writing, or were you not certain, just then, that you reaily did love me?" Dear, dear! How often would she re- peat that wondrous phrase! ‘Together they bent over the tiny slips of paper. There it was again, “I love you,” twice blazoned In magic symbols, With blushing eagerness she told him how, Dy mere accident, of course, she caught right of her own name, It was not ery Wrong, was It, fo plek up that iny scrap or those others, which she votitd not help seeing and which ua- folded their simple tale so truthfully? Wrong! It was so delightfully right | hat he must kiss her again to empha- ize his convictions. ‘They grew calmer, more sedate. It vas so undeniably true they loved one | mother that the fact was becoming | fenerable with age. Iris was perhaps } he first to recognize its quiet certain. | y. “As T cannot get you to talk reason- | bly,” she protested, “I must appeal fj © your sympathy. I am hungry, and, h, $0 this .y.” 1 ae eg ae bet » THE RICHMOND PLANE:. RIC/IMOND, VIRGINIA. part. brought her a biscuit, a tin of ‘meat that most doleful cup of champagne. “It is not exaetly frappe.” he sa‘d, handing her the insipid beveraze, “but. under other conditions, it is a wine al- most worthy to toast you in.” She fancied she had never before no ticed what a charming smile be had. “Toast,” is a peculirly suitable word,” sbe cried. “I am simply friz- ling. In these warm clothes” — She stopped. For the first time since that prehistoric period when she was “Miss Deane” and he “Mr. Jenks” she remembered the manner of her gur ments. “It is pot the warm clothing you feet 80 much as the want of air,” explained the sailor readily. “This tarpaulin hag made the place vers stuffy. but we must put up with It until sundown. By the way. what is that?* A light tap on the tarred canvas di- rectly over his head had caught his ear. Iris, glad of the diversion, told him she hud heard the noise three or four times. but fancied it was caused by the occasional rustling of the sheet on the uprights. Jenks had not allowed his attention to wander altogether from external events. Since the Dyaks’ last escapade there was no sign of them in the val ley or on either beach. Not for trivial cause woukl they come again within range of Jenks’ ritte. They wasted ond stened silently. Another tap sounded on the tarpaulin in a different place. and they both con- curred In the belief that something had darted in curved fight over the ledge and fallen on top of their protecting shield. “Let us see what the game is,” ex- claimed the sailor. He crept to the back of the ielge and drew himself up until he could reich over the sheet. He returned, carrying in his band « couple of ting arrows “There are no less than seven of these things sticking In the eanvas.” he suid. “They don't look very terrt- ble. I suppose that is whit my Indian friend meant by warning me against the trees on the right” He did not tell Iris all the Moham medan sald. There was no need to alarm her causelessly, Even while they exaniined the curious little missile another flew ap from the valley and lodged on the roof of their shelter. ‘The shaft of the arrow, made of some extremely batd wood, was about ten inches fu length. Aftixed to it was a pointed fish bone, sharp, but not barb- ed and not fastened ina manner sug- gestive of much strength. ‘The arrow was neither feathered nor grooved for @ bowstring. Altogether it seemed to Be a childish weapon to be used by men equipped with load and steel, Jenks could not understand the ap- pearance of this toy, Evidently the Dynks believed In its efficacy or they would not keep on pertinaciously drop- ping an arrow on the ledge. “How do they fire it?" asked Iris. “Do they throw it?" “I will soon tell you" he replied, Fenchins for a title “Do not go out yet,” she entreated him. “They canuot harm us. Perhaps | tien Eton — Pa a \ yy Nese WY, \ op My / i — MY meow hd f a) "i Ney Cy ty ye NOD M3 : ~ ae f \ < eo \ | —_ fs | F S set The Last arrow 4, ant he mprang we may leara more by keeping quiet, They Will not continue shouting these things nil day.” Again 4 tiny arrow traveled toward them in a graceful parabola. ‘Vhiw one fell short. “Missing the tarpaulin, it al Most dropped ou the girl's outstretched hand. She picked It up. The fish bone point had snapped by contact with the Hoor of the lelze. She sought for and found the smnull tip, “See,” she said. “It seems to have been dipped in something. It is quite discolored.” Jenks frowned peculiarly. A. star fling explanation lad suggested steelf to bim. Fragmeuts of forgotten lore Were taking cohesion in bis miud. “Put it down, Quick!” be cried. Iris obeyed Lim, with wonder in ber eyes. He spilled a teaspoonful of clam Pagne into a small hollow of the rock and steeped one of the fis bones in the Nquid. Within a few secouds the chau Pague assumed a greenish tinge and the bone became white. Then be knew. “Good heavens,” he exclaimed, “these are poisoned arrows shot through a blowpipe! I have never before seen one, but I have often read about them, The bumboos the Dyaks carried were sumpitans. These fish bones have been steeped in the juice of the upas tree. Iris, my dear girl, if one of them had so much as scratched your finger noth- ing on earth could sare you.” She paled and drew back in sudden oe Another tap sounded on their weicome covering. Evidently the Dyaks would persist in their efforts to get one of those poisoned darts home. Jenks debated silently whether it would be better to create commotion, thus inducing the savages to believe, they bad succeeded fa inflicting @ mor tal wound, or to wast uutil the next ar- He decided’ tn tavor of the latter course. He wished to dishearten his assailants, to cram down their throats the belief that be was Iuvuinerable and could visit thelr every effort with a deadly reprisal, Iris, of course, protested when he ex- plained bis project. But the Aghting spirit prevatied. ‘Their love idyll must sield to the needs of the hour. He had not loug to wait. The last arrow fell, and he spring to the ex- treme right of the ledge. First he looked through that invaluable sereen of grass. Three Dyaks were on the ground and a fourth In the fork of a tree, They were each armed with a blowpipe. He in the tree was just t- ting am arrow into the bamioo tube. ‘The others were watebing him, Jenks raised his rifle, fired, and the warrior in the tree pitcied headlong to the ground. A second shot stretched 8 companton on top of hit, One man Jumped into the bushes and got away, Dut the fourth tripped over his unwieldy sumpitan, aad a bullet tore a large section from his skull. ‘The sailor then amused himself with breaking the bam- boos by firing nt them. Ie came back to the white faced sir “I fancy that further practice with Dlowpipes will be at a discount om Rainbow fsland.” he erie! cheerfully. Rut Irie was anxions and distreit. “It Is very: sad," she ssid, “that we are obliged to secure our own safety by the ceaseless slanzhier of human [Deings. Is there no offer we can make them, no promise of future gain, to tempt them to abandon hostilities?” “None whatever. ‘These Borneo Dy- ‘aks are bred from infasey to prey on thelr fellow creatures. To be strangers and defenseless is to court pillage and massacre at their hans 1 think no more of shooting them than of smash- ing « clay pigeon. Killing a mad dog fs perhaps a better simile.” “But, Robert dear, how long can we bold out?” | “What! Are you growing tired of ne already?" He hoped to divert her thoughts from this constantly recurring topic. Twiee within the hour had tt been broached “and dismissed, but Iris would not per- mit him to shirk it again. She made ‘no reply, simply regarding him with a wistful smile, fy Beldame eet Sowl hi ter side laba rebearged the hopes and fears which ‘Perplexed bim. He determined that ‘there should be no further concealment between them. If they failed to secure water that night, if the Dyaks main- tained a strict’ siege of the rock throughout the whole of next day, well ~they might suryive—it was proble- matical. Best leave matters in God's hands, With feminine persistency: she clung to the subject. detecting his unwilling: ness to discuss @ possible sual stage In thelr sufferings. “Robert.” she whispered fearfully, “you will never let me fall into the power of the chief, will you?” “Not while T ive.” “You must live. Don't you under: stand? I would go with them to save you. But 1 would have died by my own hand. Robert, my love, you must do this thing before the end. I must be the first to die.” The sallor wrestled with the great problem, He may be pardonet if his heart qualled and be groaned aloud. “Iris,” he said solemuly, “whatever happens, unless Iam struck dead at your feet, I promise you that we shall Pass the boundary hand in hand. Be mine the punishment if we have de cided wrongly. And now," be cried, tossing his head in a defient access of euergy, “let us have doee with the morgue. For my part I refuse to ac- Knowledge 1am inside until the gates clang belind me.” They chatted in lighter vein with such pendulum swing buck to noucha lance that none would have deemed it possible for these two to have already: determined the momentous Issue of the pending struggle should it go against them, And so the sun sank to rest in the Sea, and the stars plerced the deepen- ing blue of the celestial arch, while the man and the woman awaited patiently the vendict of the fates. | Before the light failed Jenks gath- ered all the poisoned arrows and ground their venomed points to powder beneath his heel. Gladly ypould Iris. and he have dispensed with The friend- Iy protection of the tarpaulin when the | cool evening breeze came from the south, But such a thing aight not te even considered, Several hodrs of dark- | hess must elapse before the movn rose, and during that period, were their foes so mninded, they would be absolutely at the mercy of the sumpitan shafts if not covered by their impenetrable buckler. The sailor looked long and earnestly at the well. Their own bucket, impro- vised out of a dish cover and'a rope. | fay close to the brink. A stealthy erawi across the sandy valley, half a minute of grave danger, and he would be up the ladder again with enough water to serve their imperative ueeds for days | o come. There was little or no risk’ in de scending the rock. Soon after sunset t was wrapped in deepest gloom, for on ek ne to fly. and Jenks saw that the Dyaks would obtain by this means a most dangerous Index of their fanity prac- tice. Telling Iris to at once occupy her safe corner, he rapidly adjusted a rifle on the wooden rests already pre- pared in aniielpation of an attack from that quarter and fired three shots at the opposing crest whence came the majority of gun flashes. ‘One at least of the three found a hu- man billet. There was a shout of sur- prise and pain, and the next volley spurted from the ground level, ‘This could do no damaze owing to the angle, Dut he endeavored to discoucert the marksmen by keeping up a stendy fire in their direction, He did not dream of attaining other than a moral effect, as there Is a lot of room to miss when aiming in the dark. Soon he imagined that the burst of flame trom his rite helped the Dyaks, becitse several bale lets whizzed close to his head, and about this time firing recommenced from the crest Notwithsten “e+ off Nis sktMl end ma hipulation of the woolen supports be failed to distodze the occupants. Ky- ery minute one or wore ounces of lead pitched right into the ledge, damaging the stores and tearing the turpantin, while those which struck the wall of Tock were dangerous to Iris by reason of the molten spray. He could guess what had happened. By lying flat on the sloping plateau or squeezing close to the projecting shoul- der of the cliff the Dyaks were so littie exposed that ile chauce alone would enable hima to bit one of them. But they must be shifted, or this night bombardment wonld prove the most serious developinent yet encountered. “Are you all rigut, Iris?” he called out, “Yes, dear.” she answered. “Weil, I want you to keep yourself covered by the canvas for a little while, especially your head and shoul- ders, 1 am going to stop these chaps. ‘They have found our weak point, but Tecan battle them.” She dit not ask what he proposed to do. He heant the rustling of the tar- Paulin as she pulled it. Instantly he east loose the rope ladder and, armed only with a revolver, dropped down the rock. He was quite invisible to the en- emy. On reaching the ground he lis tened for a moment. There was no sound save the occasional reports nine. ty yards away. He hitched up the low- er Fangs of the Indder until they were six feet from the level and then crept holselessly close to the rock for some forty yanis. He halted beside a small poon tree and stooped to find something imbed- ded near its roots. At this distance he sould plainly hear the muttered con-. versation of the Dyaks and could see several of them prone on the sand, The latter fact proved how fatal would be an attempt on his part to reach the well. They must discover him Instant- ly once he quitted the somber shadows of the cll. He waited perhapa a few seconds longer than was necessary, endeavoring to plerce the dim atmos. phere aud learn something of their dis- Position, A vigorons outburst of firing sent him back with haste. [ris was up there alone. He knew not what might hap- pen, He was now feverishly anxious to be with her aguin, to hear her yolce and be sitre that all was well | To his horror Be found the ladder| swaying geutly agelust the rock. Some one was nsing It. He sprone forward. careless of conse uence. and seized the awinging ext, which had fallen. free again, He had Bis foot on the bottorn | Tung when Iris’ volce, close at hand and shiri!t with terror, shricked “Robert, where are you?” “Here!” he shouted. ‘The next in- stant xbe dropped into his arms A startied exelumation from the vie cluity of the house and some lond eries from the more distant Dyaks on the other side of Prospect park showed that they had been overkeant “Up! he whispered. “fold tight and £0 as quickly na you ean!” “Not without you!" “Up. for God's sake? 1 follow at your heels! She begun fo clinch. He took some article f-om between lis teeth. a atring apparently, aad d.ew It toward him, mountii’: te iudver at the same time. The end tytieued. He was then about ton fect fom the ground, Two Dates, ye flerrely, rushed trom te cover of te house, “G2 om” ke sel to Isis, “Don't lous your tierve, whate er happeas, amd Chose Le? tad sont. “1 awa qtite sofe.” ale gaaped, Tren:ns ant cineme on with one hand, Le drew bis revolver and fred at the pair beneath, who conld now faintly discern them, and were alnost within reach of the ladder. ‘The shoot- ng made them bait. He did not know oF care if they were hit. To frighten hem was sufficient. Several others 4 R Lp Ue bs f af oo Y "eh ey) = 9 Z%, nes = 7 x yee Ce ey) yee aed Rae Phin CR Ni ri We OY ae eet Zi BIA 6 os = ean ce AN = BAe Fy: ie Pee essh \ ae < A tremendous explosion. were running across the sands to the cave, attracted by the noise and the cries of the foremost pursuers. ort Lopes yh eceae ge cond. The sharp crack of a ritle came from the vicinity of the old quarry. He saw the flash among the trees. Almost simuttaneously a bright cht leaped from the opposite ledge. ilum- Inating the vicinity like a meteor. It Hit up the rock, slowed Iris Just van: ishing Into the safety of the ietze and revealed Jenks and the Dyaks to ech ather. ‘There followed Instantly a. tre mendous explosion that shook earth and air. dislodging every loose stone in the southwest plie of rocks, lurlins from the platean some of its ovca- pants and wounding the renualnder With « shower of lead and debris, The sallor, unmolested further, reached tne ledze. In a tall tree near the valley of death he had tishtly fixed a loaded rifle which pointed at a loose stone in the rock overhanging the lege held by the Dyaks. This stone rested against A puniber of precussion caps extracted from cartridges, and these were in di- rect communication with a train of Powder lealinz to a blasting charge placed at te wad of a twenty-four inch hole drilled with a crowbar. ‘The im- Pact of the bullet against the stone tould not fall to explode some of the caps. He had used the contents of 300 cartridges to secure a auificiency of powder, and the bullets were crammed Into the orifice. being tamped with elay and wel sind. ‘The ritte was ttred by means of the string. the loose coils of which were secretyd at the foot of the boon. Ry springing this novel mine he had effectually removed every Dyak from the ledge. over whieh its contents would spread like a fan, Further, it would probably deter ‘the survivors from again venturing near the fatal spot. Iris istenel, only half comprehend- Ing. Her mind was filled with one thought to the exctusion of all others, Robert tnd left her, had done this thing without telling her. She forgave him, knowing he acted for the best, but he must never, never deceive her Again in such a manner. She could not bear tt. TO BE CONTINUED. aes CELERY IN THE SOUTH. This Crop In Hetnaing te Be More Extensively Grown, Colery is a crop but litte cultivated tn Georgia, In fact, there are a large Per cent of our people who have never Aasted The name of Kalamazoo ts Always thought of when celery is men- tioned. The growing of the crop ts gradually spreading, xo that celery ts being grown profitably in various ott: (ef places. Florida ix beginning to ‘grow considerable of It. The coudi- tions where it thrives naturally are— first, a deep, mucky, rich soil, full of decaying vegetable matter; second, plenty of moisture; thint, not too high & temperature, says a Southern Cult. vator writer, who advises as follows ‘about growing plants from seed: Shade and Water Needed. If you intend to raise a cousiderable mount it will pay you to make a ene haif shade out in the open by planting 4 by 4 posts in the gronnd, with a ‘framework of 2 by 4 rails covered with 1 by 3 strips lakd three Inches apart. all high enough to work under. Where only a few plants are wanted a smal: bed ina partially shaded place in the woolls or on the north side of the barn or other buikling would suffice. In to catiug your seat bel try to have it near a ood supply of water, as it wil save lots of hand work. Ours is Just below the irrigating ditch, Making te Sepa Red If the soil in your bed Is very sandy better Raul tn some good re clay foam, mixing considerable fine manure with it, Keke Into the topsoil one Durhel of ashes to each square rod ot surface. Rake fine and level with a straight ete. 1 prefer to sow seed in shaflow drills owefourth inch deep and six inches apart, with occasional Wide spaces through’ to pass over tn watering, ete. Firm the bed with the back of a spade and give a good wet- ting, Spread coarse gunny sacks over the be! to holt the moisture. If loug continued rains should come the sacks should be tiken off, but replaced be: fore drying out. In fourteen to elght- con dass the young plants will begin to show. The sacks etn then be taken off permanentiy. Never let the soll get dry while the plants are young or You will loose them, For the southern Part of the state seed may be sown as late as July 15, A HANDY TOOL. . Cheaply Made With Material From the Scrap Heap, T have a cultivator of my own make that has special virtues, and T will ex Plain its construction und cost, saya a Country Gentleman — correspondent ~S : KRY fi Se ] —f\ bps SS [== BES) fo SSS chen aney Coxereunen: The fork aud front wheel of a bicyck form the runuing gewr, a straight plow handle ripped in wo forms the ban dies, and the leg to which the hoes ar attached is made from the side of 4 ded spring. We have in the wheel all the beauty and delicate construction of the biey cle, with its ball be Yugs and high light wheel, so that the exertion of op erating Is reduced to a minimum, Any kind of attachments can be Qsed. Au old spading fork makes a good cultivator after rains. Any kind of @ cultivator foot can be used for making rows to plant anything ia up to beans. Tie triangle hoe for hoeing everything Is made from an old buggy tise that has edges on both sides. The while transtvemation te singe by eight quarter bolts two inches long and can be effected by any ons With the trons made In shape at the Dincksmith’s, Homemade Keronene Ematston. ‘The amateur can make kerosene emulsion very easily. Take of bard soap bolf a pound and dissolve in one gallon of boliing water; then add two gallons of Kerosene and churn thor oughly for ten minutes, ‘The effictensy of the preparation devends upon thor ough mixing. ‘This stock mixture is diluted four times for scale or up to twenty times for lice. The stronger di lution will have one gallon of Kerosene to six and a half of water. Where th water is very hard usesone gallon of sour milk to two gallons of kerosene. Exchange i Gagnon geakaaeee Sow suumer radishes. Set out sweet potato vines, About the middle of June sow seed for plants for the fall crop of toma- tors. Advice of a veteran ganlener as to growing celery plants In the sonth is: “Sow at different periods, say, from the middie of June to the middie of August, using protecting cloth sashes during hot sunshine, say, from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., watering the plauts when dry after taking off the sash in the afternoon.” It pays to do well whatever Is nuder- taken in ornamental gardening and to start with a well considered plan OBTAINING COPYRIGHTS. How They May Re Secured at Little Expense. 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When this is ac complished. pat four or tive quarts of soft water In a large vessel, add to it the dissolved soap and stir thoroughly. Then add oue ounce of Hqukd aunao- nis, A quarter of an ounce of spirits of wine and an ounce of ether. Shake Well and bottle. Always shake before using. A bottle of this should be kept pn every Washstand ready for use whenever a spot appears on a gur- ment. A “rubber” made of a little roll of soft dark flannel or stockinet, with a loop to hang over the neck of the bottle, will be found a great conven- lence and save precious moments nsn- ‘lly wasted in looking for something 0 sponge with. Weer. Ge: Cini ee ete Mee, | First of all, take care of your gen eral health. Poor health often leads indirectiy to various eye troubles. ‘Then remember that straining of the eyes is caused by a duzzling glare or & bad light. Glare and gloom are equally bad to work in, You need not ask which is the worte for the eyes; one Is as bad as the other. The light should fall on book or work from be- hind us. The attitude while at work is of great importance. The bead should as far ax possible be kept erect. Stoop- ing causes an increased flow of blood to the head and eyes; this is injurious to them. Don't read when traveling. Deny yourself this pleasure for the sake of your eyes. 4 ——_____ s Al ie ea, : ie aaa ae tos x Wes aN ; Pes Pubtished eve~> Saturday by Joarx MrrowEt1, ims ehh! Noah ah ered, icon, Va JOHN MITCHELL, JR. = EDITOR. Steerer meas gee TERMS IN ADVANOR Garten aati a Sno Gong, sieht soothe, a « ADVERTISING RATES. Ror oneinch, one insertion, = = = 4 ap Fer scold: coy fooretens ; Essai 2 = - - oO Harringeand Funcral NeGese oneinen, "2 Bianiiig ant Pramas Retieperics, 48 S®- POSTAGE STAMPROF A HIGHER DRE SoMMANEN TRAN TwOCEOT RO? NODES On cuEeeR oS: TRE PLANET ts ined weekly. The subsertp- gn price is BL pet Fear in evans ais chien ite eae opr aryame ware Meek money aa poe e beak tec omen Foray Bete, Ona oe Prat rae Ey Sor Seer seed pee Sonar onfuaeoetan fay ee or Seether shea hee ee for its safe arrival, Pa se aac te lac treet ee seer ae Gee Sih Seca meen cnsane Og Walt te Sochieis eter carte Sy Sanat ae ‘aod convenient: for forwarding ~~ ” meaner gee tere ta poseeeee eres memy Cater caret Reered errs gre trees creas an be traced, You can send money in ti set Seal a cigar oc salniy ta ger i acest en are Sia ee set Le ka see fea Piet teereaerg ty en near Reo, 3 ron Go net want Tan eee ce oni ei ea Eecicestigees, teccmsttare Spleens omemmern (mena Pe ay Cg ee oe howe econ oreo ae ete meotie ees enti sas bs ss ser fon emtg ees caooeaereaioee in bull, otherwise we cannot fini your name on rR gOLatte os Anges. order to shener Seersstese ce ade aaa nse ol EE een “ SATURDAY July Ist 1905. BATURDAY ........dualy ist 1908. Henry Arthur Calis, the first colored student who has ever graduated from the Minghampton, New York, High School won the Cornell scholarship from the sounty, having stood higher in the recent examinations than any of his white competitors, This will have a tendency to emphasize the fact that the colored brother is an available candidate for all kinds of higher education. Will someone kindly telegraph the fact to Senator B. R. Tillman of South Caro- Vina and to Gov. James K. Vardaman of Mississippi? SHORT STORIES. The Indlaus of the Choctaw tribe, in Indian Territory, have formed a good roads association. The law forbidding the use of trad: inv stamps, recently pussed by the Cal- Hornia iegisiature. ix to be tested in the courts A well at Marlow, N. HL, recently ylelied twenty-one sunkes. There were Fepresentatives of several different breeds in the collection Because a trained ape in a South Bend show smoket cigurette a war rant was served on the manager for violation of the Tylinaa anticigarette law. Joseph Davis, a desperate robber saturated with kerosene a bale of jute in the Jute mill of the state prison, San Queutin, Cal, the other day aud set fire to It. The fire was put out after a short but bard fight. ‘The changes which are constantly taking place in the level of city Streets are often remarkable. At Montpelier, Vt. workmen have laid bare an old sidewalk fully eight feet Delow the level of the present walk. EDITORIAL FLINGS. ‘The man who rocks the boat rewain with us because the fool killer is be bind in his work and cannot cateh up ~Birmingham Age-Heraid. J. Plerpont Morgan has paid $81.37: for a driuking cup cailed a biberon Phe cup called bivulous has cost mans ® man more money.—Chicage Post. Auiuitas evans’ ides that Rassia wil continue the war is doubtless due t his constitutional inability to under stand how any one can stop fighting voluntarily.-Chieago News. The favorite breakfast of Emperor William cousists of chicken broth ir cups, eggs a In Buckley, beef a Ia ‘mode, salad, plum compote, coid buffet pudding 4 la Milanaise with cham. pagne sauce, butter, cheew. dessert ‘This explains # lot of things—New York Telegram. Queer Fettow. “E never wet any ove x9 ecoentrte. He says be doesn't belleve there's any such thing m® Inck ™ “That's not ecceutrie, Swe pemle Rever do bive ary Wek, aus Ciey got (80 pesmiriiss Bat be werk te docsu't’ helinve Ghare'e se 4 Gira as Gad tuck.” Philadeljpiin De A WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSER apesateiedia)> datas ade eee hee eee Rey ne Fis. ‘The J Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, decided to meet next year at Los Angeles, Cal. Laurence C. Francis, who was sald to be the oldest living Mason, died at his home in Philadelphia, aged 9 years. General E¢ward M. Henry, former mayor of Norfolk, Va, and once on the staff of the late General John B. Gor- don, died at Norfolk. Ina pistol fight with burgiars in Chl. ‘cago, Policeman William McGeohegan was fatally injured and one of the eracksmen sertously wounded | Friday, June 23. General Charles Ho Darling, of ‘Utica, N. ¥., died at Asbury Park, N. 3, while on a visit. | ‘The 29th annual festival of the North American Gymnastic Union was ‘held at Indianapolis. | Phe national council, Jr. O. U. A. M., adjourned at Nashville, Tenn, to meet in Boston in 1907, Henry M. Wilson, a wealthy manu- facturer, dropped dead of apoplexy at the Duquesne Club, Pittsburg. levi Black, » colored farm hand, while standing under a shed at Mid dletown, Del, was struck by lightning and killed Saturday, June 24. Captain R. Inch’ was placed on the fetired list of the ndvy, with the rank ot rear admiral Secretary Hay has left Washington for bis summer home at Lake Sunapee, N. H., where Be will spend the summer. Over 2500 delegates were present at the opening session of the Interna- tional Sunday School convention ut Toronte, Federal courts in Indian Territory ruled that oi! leases must be adver- tised, and persons destring to buy them must hand in sealed bids. Governor Pennypacker has appointed D. Watson Rowe, of Chambersburg, Pa., president judge of Franklin coun- ty, to succeed Judge John Stewart, who became a supreme court Judge Monday, June 26. Count Cassini, the Russian ambassa- dor, will sail for Europe on July 11. The 600 Chinese in Victoria, B.C, are working energetically against American-made goods. John Y. Woods, a prominent lawyer, was struck and killed by a passenger train at Greensburg, Pa Believing that he had fatally wound- ed friend, Frank Ro McCamyon. walter, killed himself at Chicago. Bertha Killinger, aged 11, wax fatally shot in the bead with a rifle while in the woods near Altoona, Pa.. gathering flowers for church Pounding a dynamite cap with a hammer. 10-year-old Robert Bitner, of York, Pa., was almost scaiped by the explosion that followed Tuesday, June 27. | Morgan H. Beach, United States at- torney for the Disirict of Columbia, has resigned. A severe forest fire north of Ogden, Utak, got beyond control and laid waste five square miles of rich farm: ing country. Ellwood Garman, under sentence of death for murder, committed suicide in the Mimintown, Pa, jail, by drink: ing carbolte acid Willfe, the $-year-old son of George Smith, of Port Jervis, N. ¥., while playing with a gun, accidentally shot and killed his 2yearold brother Herbert Birdsall, aged 18 years, ac- cidentaily shot and killed Edward Rosh at Stamford, Conn. and then xilled himself with the same weapon, Wednesday, June 28. ‘The National Woman Suffrage As- sociation will meet in Portland, Ore., from June 29 to July 5 The next convention of the Interna. tlonal Sunday Schoo! Association will de held at Loulgville, Ky ‘The Scranton, Pa, Gas and Water company bas purchased the 13 water companies in the upper part of Lacka- wanna county, ‘The breaker at the Stoux colllery, Shamokin, Pa, was destroyed by fire, causing a lows of $55,000 and rendering 400 employes idle. Joe Bush, aeronaut, had a narrow escape from death near Belleville, N. J., when his batioon started to burn 150 feet from the ground, He alighted in safety PRODUCE QUOTATIONS The Latest Closing Prices in the Principal Markets. PHILADELPHIA — FLOUR steady; winter extras, $3.75@8.90; Pennsylva- ia roller, cléar $14.26; city mills fancy. $5.659015. RYE FLOUR frm: per Darrel, $4.20. WHEAT steady; No, P Pennsylvania red, new, $1.00%@ 1.01%. CORN firm; ‘No. 2' yellow, lo: cal, bivac, OATS steady Nal'2 waite, clipped, 37%c.; lower grades, 34% “HAP'tim: No.1 timothy, $14.50, lac bales. PORK firm; family. $17. BEEF Steady; beet hams, $23@24. POUL. TRY: Live firm; hens, 14c.; old roos: tere, 9c, Brossod steady; chiutce tgwis, 13ige.; old roosters, 9. BUTTER frm. “creamery, 2246. ber pound. GG steady; Now fork and, Pennsylvania, gc. per dozen. POTATORS steady: nevi, per bushel, $1@126 BALTIMORE — WHEAT strong; southern, | 76e.9$102. | CORN firm mixed Spot, 59% @s9%c.; steamer Mixed, 54 @66e.; nouthorn, 8q@b2ige. QATS hrm; whits, No. 2, 37% G37ige.; No. 3 WKgsic; No 4 Batic! mixed, No. 2, MG siige: No.8, 4g B4ic.; No. 4, 33@331¢c. BUTTE! Steady: Creamery separator extras, 21 MzKE held: Tog Tse “prints. dog ¢.; Maryland and Pennsylvania dairy rints, 14c. EGGS quiet; fancy. Mary- feud.” Penna. ana Virginia," 16igc.; ‘West Virginia, 16c.; southern. 15%¢. Live Stock Markets. PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)— CATTLE, lower; choles. $5.57@ 5.05; rime, $5.26@5.50. HOGS higher: rime heavy, $5.7006.75; mediums, 5.75: heavy’ and Ught Yorkers and pei 2880;, Foughs, " $40.490. higher; Choice wethers, $5.15 630; common, $2.5003; spring iba, $4.50@7; veal calves, $6.50¢7 Strikers Reject Peace Terma, Chicago, June 27.—By an almost unanimous vote the striking teamsters refused to accept the terms recently offered bby the employers, and the latest peace prospect in the strike has vanished. The terms offered by the ‘employers were those which have been Published from time to time, with the Addition that the question of wearing the union button should be left for decision with the individual employers. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. cl oe ple in a Near Baltimore, Baltimore, Md. June 27—Tn @ col Uston between a trolley car returning from shore resorts east of the city and & freight trafa of the Pennsylvania railroad, Laura Scarborough, colored. was killed; Mrs, Saran Cromwoll white, we so seriousiy injured that her cesth Ie mowirr-erily erpocie and @ dozen or more were Injures. The trotley. coming toward the clty from Back fiver. was behing time en! id not ston except to let off pazven gers. For that reason oniy ab-ut 4) persons were on board. At Hizhivmt town. an eastern suburb, there are many railroad tracks, protected by safoty Kater. Reaching one of thea». the trolley stopped while a freight train passed. The gates were ralsed and the trolley proceeded slowly, Just as the forward part of the car was on the railroad tracks the freight backd unexpectedly. The trolley was knocked from the tracks and rolled over, the last car of the freight leaving its rear trucks and, mounting upon the trolley, crushed It like an egg shell. Plenty of aid was at band, but it was impos sible to release all those pinioned un der the wreck until Jacks could be ob- tiined. While these were being sought those who could be reached wore ex tricated, and 11 were placed upon a ear and brought to the city hospital. Brute Had to Be Killed to Release Child From Its Grip. Chicako, June 26.—Yvonne Davis, 1s months old, was killed by a bulldog owned by her father. The little gir was playing with a bail which rolled near the dog. and when she went tc pick {t up the dog knocked her dows and fastened his teeth in her fare Paul Korinortz, a neighbor. beat the dog with an fron bar and fired eight bullets into its body. bnt It still re. tained Its grip on the child After the dog was dead {t was found neceasary to pry its Jaws apart in order to re- lease the girl She died within ten minutes A DOUBLE SUICIDE Naval Sandmaster and Wife Preferred Bante be Ganieition. Paterson, N. J.. June 27.—Unable to endure the thought of a long separa tion Involved In the forelgn service to which he was ordered, Henry Elchon rodt, bandmaster of the United States battleship Alabama, and his young wife, to whom he had been united teas than a year, committed sulelde. Aiter tie Inst cruise of the North Atlantic fleet Elehenrodt came home and was to have rejoined his ship last night, with the understanding that he would not again obtain shore leave be- fore departing for the Asiatic station. Friends gathered at his home to bid farewell to the bendmaster In the midst of the festivities Eichon-oat and hs wife left the party and later were found dead tn their bedroom, clasped fm each other's arms. Examination ahowed that after turning on the gas both had swallowed carbolle actd. Killed By Live Wire. Allentown, Pa, June 27—Harry 8. Weand, aged 12 years. went fishing along Cedar creck, and tn ciimbing a fence grasped a dangling wire. It was a live feed wire of the Allen‘owa and Reading Traction company, which ha. heen blown down by a violent atorm Wieand wns killed almost Instantly, Gave Birth to rou. Tamoure. NX. D.. June if) — Mrs. Evigne E. Reilly gave birth to three Sirls and @ boy. The itttls ones are Perfect and well, Mra. Reilly, who te 34 years of age. is now the mother of 10 children, BUTTER WEIGHT. What One Odserver Learned Prom Winds ‘ac A; tea Live and learu. I heard a respect able looking, motherly woul, making purchases for te family, say to th Brocer, “Be sure to give me butter Weight, now, for I've been a long time customer of yours.” “Certainly, Mrs MacLaren,” he replied cheerily, “you fre entitled to it If any one ts.” Yet she bought uo butter, “What Is butter weight?” 1 taqvired when abe bad gone. “Why, thats Jast a Uttle Kop We hand out to some of our old customers,” sald the salesman. gris of making an exact te of ything they buy We bake i & Frac. on OVE, Whlch tickles them nearly toWeath. OF course we are particular to let them see they are getting wore than thelr money's worth; hence we keep thelr trade.” + I next asked how the store made up for this extra allowance. “That's dead easy,” was the reply, “but as tt la trick of the trade I don't think we ought to teli everybody.” “Perhaps other customers receive short weight?” “If they do, we don’t let ‘em know It.” “Maybe your prices are Just a frac tion over the market?” “Never! We sell cheaper than anybody.” “Maybe Your goods are inferior?” At that he quatled. Referring to a dictionary, I learned ‘that butter weight is an allusion to a custom of exacting seventeen or eight- een ounces or even more to the pound of butter, porsibly on the ground that ‘the water In It would soon evaporate and bring the pound down to sixteen ounces. In Scotland tron weight (twen- ty-one to twenty-eight ounces to the Pound) was used in buying butter— New York Press_ When Wagner Flea. Richard Wagner, the composer, was an ardent republican in 1849. In the archives of Dresden there Is a docu. ment setting forth a case of high trea- fon against the musician, He was ac cused of having written to a friend a letter proposing to turn Saxony into a republic. “But whom shall we make President?” he asked. “I see nobody competent for the office except our Present sovereign, Frederick Augustus IL” Frederick Augustas does not ‘seem to have appreciated the humor of the suggestion that he sbould doff the crown and content himself with the dignity of « republican president. For this fiasb of unconscious tun Wagner had to bolt to Switserland_ | SECURED FOR THIS PAPER © | SIR A. CONAN DOYLE’S ) | Latest and Greatest Achievement ‘The Return of Sherlock Holmes | Comprising Thirteen Great Detective Masterpieces | ALL COPYRIGHTED AND ILLUSTRATED C ®D as gs wae ey | a BY | | , Se aod i kK Be Hie a ray fF PS Kean 4 Pe. UR : ere et as a a> : ee : | Seale 7 ce oO 4 ae HI ia Sw WILLIAM GILLETTE i j if] (a mS Ae Sherlock Holmes, the Great | Nee vatsctive j eae rae a) A great New Youk Datty at a) Hi \ paid a fabulous sum 7 7 a mee publish these stories and i by Pati koma nh AH it is conceded to be the i = JB : Ege ees Cen- = a Utils ii — = : es Subscribe Now | iesteaalc we Coltearts wana Do Not Miss the Opening SHERLOCK HOLMES EXAMINES THE GLASSES. Installment { P PEOPLE OF THE DAY Seared the Plows Rascals, Dr, Francis Lander Patton, president of Princeton Theological seminary, who receutly aroused unusnal com- ‘ment by his condemnation of rich ras- cals, Is one of ‘he most celebrated the. ologians and slucators In the United Btates. In the course of a sermon be- fore Princeton students Dr. Patton aid “I hate to see a cold blooded, right living rasea! who bas bis $40,000,000 and can teach Sunday school regularly and drive bis hard bargain every week always keeping just within the range WS US Ka of the law. If I were asked what 1 thought of such a man I would say he ‘was lucky not to be tp jail.” Dr. Patton i @ native of Bermuda and was qlucated at the Ugiversity of Toronto and Princeton Theotogla seminary. Ip 1805 he was ordalned to the Presbyterian ministry and be. came pastor of a church in New York city. Sabsequently he diled pulpits in Brooklyn and Chicago and for several years was professor of theology In Mc- Cormick seminary in Chicago. From 1888 to 1902 he was president of Princeton university, resigning that po sition to take the headship of Prince- ton Theological seminary. His long Presidency of Princeton university has given him great fame for learning ‘and eloquence, ‘Cie Wi ete. John Mitchell, the labor leader, was Aiscussing an Euglish financier “Elis ideas of political economy,” Mitchell sald, “remind me of those of Marshall Saunders of Braidwood. “Braidwood is an Illinois town, and I passed my boyhood there. Marshall Saunders had # fine apiary. He raised good bees and good honey. It was a Pleasure to visit his neat, weil painted city of hives. “Marshall bad an inquiring mind, and he would sometimes ask bimse'f strange questions. One of the questions he continually axked himself was this: ‘Have [ any right to rob these bees of their honey? “And for a long time he could not an- swer that yvestion to bis own satis. faction. Finally, though, he found an answer. | beard bim tell it to bis friends with pride. : “"T use! to feel meno,” he said, ‘about robbing the beebives, but after thinking the matter over I see now Tm Dtathniggek ace Crttte. HN PN AAA } AHN Hitt WW Nayed HW Le Nu VA IB 7¢-\) AG | | el Me pe as “/\ $ ae SS pa) SIR CASPAR PURDON CLARKE. Hampton court and were later present ed by the cardinal to Henry VIL. 8h Caspar has informed the Metropolita: museum that these roundels represen the best terra cotta work of the six teenth century and that they will b sent to the United States Immediately Bir Caspar Purdon Clarke Is a dis tinguished authority on matters per falning to art and for severa} stare ha been director of the Kensington Ar museum, Yondon. We was born ti Dublin tm 1846 and from bis youth ha: no Interested in art, becoming ® famous for Di jelsm that he wa Kalehted Be. He ts reputed to b the most competent art connoisset ever connected with the Metropolitas Museum of Art. Power of Sulphurie Acti. An Instance of the great dissolvins powers of sulphuric acid is furnished by an accident which oceurred in the chemical factories at Mulhouse, Al face. An operative was blown up inte the alr and fell tuto a trough filled abut three feet deep with suiphurl actT, the temperature of which wa: found to be 1 degrees C. ten hours after the accident. The death of the man was only proved by the discovers of his caoutchoue respirator, muzzle two porcelain buttons and other insol able articles. Everything else had ebemically combined with the avd.— London Engineer. Evil of Famittaricy. “A good friend,” said Captain Bill “9 the greatest blessing a man can Bave. But men are itke canal boats in lots of ways, and It doesn't pay for ‘either men or boais to get #0 close to gether they wear one another's paint Off" —Newark News. It Sometimes Happens. His Wife—You're home at isst! 1 thought you'd never come. Mr. Out late—And absence instead of making the heart grew fonder has merely af fected the temper.—New York Press. It ls better to hold back a truth than to speak it ungractously.—De Sales. The SPORTING WORLD Narr, the Uaronquerable. Guotals Comes Rertlorin nies ts =a) ot "aie ees Ry \ ay A he | FAR ESS sy eee eel of all time. This honor is deserved too, Barr's breaking of all transatian, tie records In addition to winning the trophy caused the Atlantic's owner, Wilson Marshall of New York, to give the skipper a present of $5,000 in cash, Barr had previously been revowned ag the skipper of the America’s cup de: fenders Columbia ani Reliance. He al fo captained the Plant racing schooner Ingomar on her successful invasion of European waters lagt season. ‘wad Weitale aaa Even this early Iu the season the Dasebail pessimists are at work, Here ts one wail “The light hitting presages no good for the game. Batsmen who could line them out now walk to the plate and Took like counterfeits. ‘The pitchers have once snore got the best of the batsmen, and the rule makers must soon get to work in the major leagues aud devise a way to bandicap the box met. The ball must be hit to furnish good fielding, It's a rave thing this season to see an outfielder make a brilliant running catch, and the work of the infield is growing insipid. The bunt must eo, as it’s child’s play to see the intleld come in when a bats. man advertises that he is about to sac- rifice. The ganie is fast losing that Picturesque quality it had when Mike Kelly and his like played ball.” ‘Think of the bad attack of indiges- tion that must have been responsible for the above lamentation. Luckily every one doesn’t feel that way. eisai ti Sam Hildreth is frmiy convinced that it pays to invest at random prices in yearling thoroughbreds. ‘The luck in the yearling lottery is well known to many turfmen, some of whom have developed $20,000 colts from $200 purchases, while others de- teriorated from $20.00) purchases to $200 selling platers at racing time. But Hildreth adopted a system at the last summer sales that seems des- fined to bear good financial fruit. He competed with wealthy eastern owners, bidding from the $200 mark to $8,500 ‘and at the iast named figure secured the much talked about balf brother to Dick Welles and Ort Wells, which bas been nam=4 Security. One of Hildreth’s modest investments was the brown colt Panic, by Scor- ae MecLanaban, which per- formed in s manner at the New Or- Jeans races to make him many friends, inetuding Hildreth himself. Momting Crocodiies, “One may talk of shooting big game, handling the rod and line or following the pointer aad setter for small game, but if you would know what real sport Is you shoul go after crocodiles,” saya R. J. Jobnson of the laland of Jamatea, who Is visiting In Washington, “One of the best forms of sport to be obtained in Jamalea is stalking and shooting crovodiles. Perhaps It Is not quite <0 exciting ax shing for sharks, catehing tarpon or harpooning for devil, fsh—all of which sports may be found fm Jamatea—but it Is far more difficult and dangerous, calling into play all the best qualities of the sportsman, ‘There are a good many erocodites in the more distant reserves of Kingston harbor aud at the mouths of the Jamaica tly ere, but ther are exccedingly wary, and & most cautious approach Is necessary If one wishes to get close enough for an effective shot.” peimiee Gens aL: President Pulliam has sent to the ‘umpires of the Nationa! feazue an onder to enforce the two league rules which Provide that captains only shall bave the right to protest against a decision of the umpire aad that the accuracy of the umpire’s Judgsent shalt be’ un- Questioned. President Pulliam also warns the umpires to recognize no one as captain unless he is a player active ly engaged in a game, and declares that the manager will not be allowed to question & construction of the rules ua- leas he Is also captain and playing in the game. Entries For Vanderbitt Cup Race. There are now three entries for the Yanderbitt cup race. to be held in the fall, the last car being entered by Coio- hel KT. 8. Green of ‘Texas, a son of Mrs. Hette Green, who ts sald to be the richest woman In the worid. Speedy Atmert c. Gus Macey bas 2 roan horse cated Albert C.. by Jay Hawker, 2:14%, In his stable at Lexington which kas been a half in 1.06%. Anetiniehee gues The first false exe was a metal band Which gripped the head and was fitted with a plate to cover the blind ese, covered with leather on which au eye was painted. Then came shells, lke halves of nutshelis, of gold, silver or conper, enameled of painted to re semble an eye and Inserted under the eyelid. As an Improvement upon these. artificial eves were made of porcelain ‘and at Inst of gtass, We Peeotiarity. “Did you ever notice anything funny about his conversation ?* “Funny? [should say not. There's absolutely no point to It. “That's the funny part of It. Having no polnt to it, how Is it that be bores #0 quickly ?*—Philadelphin Press A Pince For tim. First Floorwalker—Poor old BJones has completely lost his hearing. I'm afraid he will love bis Job. Second Floorwaiker—Nonsense. He's to be transferred to the complaint desk Phitadelpbia Recon, Nothing 1 so gy0d for an Ignorant man as silence, aud If he was sensible of this he would not he tgnorant— Sandi. Modern Lite. Customer—t want some up to date toys. Salesman—Yes'm, Here's a divorce Goll that mers stepmother and. step. father—Brooklyn Lite Thoe Por Congestrt tons. “Hare son enmeratitaty | Tlie yore” fWhy, nat Uthoustit it was all of” ot ad After foster AM Ver “tenes. 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Slade, Kentucky's famous "feud breaker," created perhaps more sensations during the course of his life than the average mountaineer of his state, he broke all records when, the other day, his own voice preached a funeral sermon over his dead body, directed the music and made one last, impassioned address to the rough people among whom he had lived and worked for so many years. When this man, who in his little mountain church had won widespread fame, was breathing his last in his humble cabin under the mountains he asked that by means of a phonograph he might be allowed to direct his own funeral services in the church at Ride-out. On the day of the minister's burial the wondering mountaineers and miners of the Cumberland district gathered from far and near. On horseback and afoot came the crowds. Superstitious and ignorant disciples of the dead minister trembled when they heard the dead man's voice. Miners and mountaineers in rough attire and women in coarse homespun towed their heads in awe and fear when from the horn of the phonograph came the last words of the minister. All listened in awe and wonder to the most solemn and impressive funeral service they had ever heard. For 11 years Mr. Slade had preached to his mountain congregation, first in the houses of the people and afterward in the little church at Rideout, almost A VOICE CAME FROM THE MACHINE. in the heart of the feud district of Kentucky. He had devoted his life to eradicating the bitterness that existed between the clannish mountaineers who for years had carried on family wars. His efforts to end the Baker-Howard-White feud and several other minor feuds in the district of the Pine mountains, midway between Harlan and Rideout, earned for the missionary the title of "feud breaker." In the latter years of his ministry he was able to unite in friendship the leaders and followers of the famous Tolliver feud, in which scores had died. Still, even in death, Rev. Mr. Slade was not content and convinced that the most effective method of impressing the feudists was through the prayers of a dead man, he conceived the idea of preaching his own funeral sermon. By doing this he hoped to settle the differences between a number of families who were threatening to declare open war at any moment. It was while engaged in his splendid missionary work that Mr. Slade became ill, and last September he made a trip to his old home in Louisville to consult with physicians there. His trouble was Bright's disease and when the doctors gave him no hope he decided to return to his mountain home and end his days among the people to whose spiritual welfare he had devoted his life. When he returned from Louisville to his missionary work he took with him a phonograph and a number of records, among which were the latest musical successes, the best oratory and many humorous recitations. Such a luxury had never been before heard of in that remote mountain district, so when Mr. Slade turned his Wednesday evening prayer meetings into phonograph entertainments the church was crowded. As his health failed and as Mr. Slade realized that the end was drawing near he announced to his congregation that he had but a few weeks to live, and asked them to come to his home and personally bid him farewell. Members of his congregation and others came in troops—the house was filled with these rough miners and mountainers, who loved him for what he had done for them. He pleaded with them to end their strife and forge the old feuds. One day during the last week of his life he had the phonograph drawn close to his bed and then poured into it the story of his life and a last plea to the rough mountainera. This was the climax of his life's noble work. A fow days later sir. Slade died and two days after that the strange funeral service was held. Word had gone far and wide that the minister would preach his own funeral sermon, for the members of the congregation had spread the news till it became the wonder of the mountains. When the body was carried into the church and placed upon the trestles in front of the altar hundreds had gathered to hear the dead pastor preach. One of the minister's friends started the machine and a familiar voice spoke saying: "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." After the song the funeral sermon itself began and the voice, seemingly without effort, told the life story of the dead man, his struggles, his hopes and his fears. Eleven years before he had graduated from a theological school in Louisville and had come into the mountains of southeastern Kentucky to work among the rough mountaineers and give them the story of the Nazarene. He had wandered along the border and through the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky searching out the cabins of the feudists. As he went he had preached the gospel and in the Cumberland district he had begun his real life work, preaching at first in the huts of the moonshiners and even in the illicit still houses. Work had been hard and unfruitful and for three years he had labored without a church. Then in the fourth year of his ministry his efforts were rewarded and many of the feudists who had been at war for years came to his aid and laid down their arms. He fervently thanked God for the honor of leading them to Christianity, and though the bitterness was not yet eradicated from many of his feudish church members they had helped to build the church. The voice went on to tell the story of his one greatest victory, the day on which he persuaded the feudists of the Cumberland district to declare a truce during the week that the church was being built. Then the dead man told how the factions had joined in the erection of the building, how the Stewarts and Taliaferros had worked together in peace. It was his one great sorrow that though a Stewart had furnished the site and a Talliaferro had hauled the timber there was still a deadly entity between these families. It was this that made the last moments of the dead man's life seem a failure, and as in prayer and supplication to the bitter foes the minister's voice pleaded with them to end the feud. At the end of the sermon the voice admonished the people to be constant in well-doing. And then suddenly the voice asked the congregation to rise and sing, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and the members of Mr. Slade's church joined their dead minister in that old hymn. When the ceremony was over the congregation, awed and whispering, stood in groups while the body was borne out of the church to the burrying ground, where it was laid to rest. HOW GRACE DARBY MADE HER ESCAPE. In Male Attire She Was Aided by Her Lover to Leave the Taunton Asylum. Taunton, Mass.—Grace Darby, whose sensational escape from the Taunton insane asylum may result in an investigation of that institution, where 1,000 of the mentally unbalanced are confined, succeeded in getting away clad in male attire and aided by a man who is presumably her lover. At midnight a carriage drove to the asylum grounds and a person, apparently a man, but now known to be Grace Darby, rushed out, entered the carriage and was whirled away without being noticed, although watchers paced the corridors and guarded the grounds. That the girl, who is known as 'the "Venus of the asylum," escaped through the medium of a lover, is known. Through him she was supplied SHE ENTERED A CARRIAGE. with a key which had been manufactured from a wax impression and unlocked three doors, after donning male attire and rolling her dress into the shape of a dummy, which she placed in her bed. She is now known to be in Maine not far from Portland, but, according to legal authorities, she cannot be taken back to the asylum unless she be kidnapped. Dr. John P. Brown, superintendent of the asylum, and Dr. Arthur V. Goss, his assistant, refuse to discuss the escape, and nothing has been said by them since the announcement was issued that "Grace Darby, aged 24, well developed physically, exceedingly attractive, well gowned and a noticeable person, had escaped from the asylum." But they are at work on the case and already more than one discharge has been made, including Corn Leighton, one of the nurses, who denies all complicity. One peculiar phase of the case is that the local police were never notified by the asylum authorities, although the escape has been the talk of the state. A Poser. Jim—Scrawler has quite a following, has he not, among men of letters? Jack—Yes; men of dunning letters.—Cassell's. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICKMOND, VIRGINIA STRANGE ROMANCE OF INSANE COUPLE MET IN MADHOUSE AND MAY END DAYS IN ONE MINDS WRECKED BY STUDY Plight Love Behind Iron Bars of Asylum and Wed After Their Release—Their Liberty But Short Lived. Kingston, N. Y.—With the commitment to the New York state neohemeopathic hospital for insane, at Middletown, of Edith May Griswold, of this city, ends a strange romance. Mrs. Griswold will rejoin her long-ago demented husband, L. De Witt Griswold, and the insane couple will probably and their lives there. The person of their courtship was spent within the walls of another insane asylum where Griswold and his wife were patients. L. De Witt Griswold was born in Ulster county. After receiving a thorough education he became principal of the Ithaca high school. His studies strained his mind, and it became necessary to commit him to the tissue asylum at Buffalo, where he was confined for about a year. Mrs. Griswold was born in western New York. Overstudy caused mental breakdown, and she too, was sent to the Buffalo institution. She arrived there about the same time as the young teacher from Ithaca and was placed in the next wing to that in which Griswold was. Their windows faced, and in this way Griswold and his bride-to-be first saw each other. Responsive natures attracted the two patients toward one another, and as they became stronger mentally they were permitted occasionally to meet, although the physicians never suspected more than a casual acquaintance. In old moments they had opportunity to talk about their past and present and their hopes. Their discharge as cured patients occured about the same time. Griswold returned to Ithaca and the young wom- WARD NO 10 IN ODD MOMENTS THEY HAD OPPORTUNITY TO VOW THEIR LOVE an to her home. A few months later they were married. From one business to another Griswold drifted, and after many years of wandering he came to Kingston. A small confectionery store offered the couple a living. Then trouble came upon them. Griswold always a diligent reader, began to study the works of Huxley, Darwin and Ingersoll. The books turned his brain, and he was committed to the Middletown asylum. There he was joined in a short time by Mrs. Griswold, who became insane when parted from her husband. A second time the Griswolds were discharged as cured. When he resumed business Griswold began the exploitation of materialistic theories. At his own expense he brought here many noted lecturers on atheism, and if he could not sell tickets of admission he would give them away. His place of business he named the "Didactic Store," and he held forth there of nights to the amazement or amusement of his listeners. Finally he became violent, and about a year ago he was committed again to the Middletown asylum, from which it is not expected he will ever be released. His wife again pined for him. She talked to trees and telegraph poles as though they were persons. Finally she came near to burning herself to death by pouring kerosene upon glowing coals. Application for her commitment to the asylum was made to County Judge Cantine, who sent her to Middletown. Sneeze Sets Room on Fire York, Pa.—An untimely sneezed brought out the chemical engine here, and had it not been for the great presence of mind of William Swartz, much damage might have resulted. Swartz conducts a store on North George street. While sitting at his work bench a quick draught caused him to sneeze. His breath puffed the blaze of an alcohol lamp into a dish of benzine, which was standing nearby. The benzine flashed up, and the whole place would have been in flames had it not been that Swartz, who, with his hair badly singed, fought the fire persistently and effectually until the chemical engine arrived. Woman Chief of Highwaymen. Paterson, N. J.—The authorities of Pompton are looking for a woman highwayman and two companions who held up James Simister, of Riverdale, and took from him money, books, keys and all the personal effects he had with him. The woman wore a mask and ordered her two companions about. After robbbie Simister she turned the young man about and told him to go home. "Don't peach," she said, "or we will make it all the worse for you." One Woman's Work One Woman's Work. He—Do you read all the popular novels of the day? She—Gracious, no! I have just time to see how they end—Puck. Wouldn't Admit the Prettiness "She's pretty rich, isn't she?" "Well, yes—at least she's rich"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. 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It has attracted the attention of several prominent railroad men and electricians and each has a theory for a series of sounds that still mystify the investigators. The "ghost" made its appearance one night recently when C.A. Brown, a clerk, was alone in the office containing the telegraph instruments, safe and various articles of furniture. He was quietly at work balancing his books when he heard a voice over his shoulder. Several words of French were spoken and Mr. Brown looked up. No one was in the room, and the clerk investigated every nook and cranny to ascertain whence the voice came. He was unsuccessful, but while he was hunting he again heard the voice, this time in English, but indistinct. He located it, and a chill crept up his spine as he made the uncanny discovery that the words came from the metal relay box connected with the telegraph instrument. The instrument was working at the time and the clerk admits to having been well frightened. For five minutes the one-sided conversation was kept up, and Mr. Brown made out enough to understand that some one was talking of a business deal. Answers to questions put by the voice could not be heard, and altogether it sounded like a telephone conversation. However, as no telephone was in that part of the building, the sounds were not connected with that instrument. The clerk was so upset that when A. A. Stebbins, his chief came in, he made HELLO! STEREINS' HAIR ROSE AS A VOICE SHOUTED "HELLO." STEBRINS' HAIR ROSE AS A VOICE SHOUTED "HELLO." no reference to the matter. Shortly after he went out Stebbins got a scare that made his hair rise. He was almost leaning on the relay box when a voice shouted "Hello!" almost in his ear. A rapid conversation followed, but he was too frightened to take note of what was said. As he was afraid of being laughed at, he kept his own counsel until next day, when he and Mr. Brown heard the same voice. 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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. OF THE LATEST STYLE BOND, FINE WRITING—FLAT AND LINEN PAPER, ENVELOPES, ETC. Our street-entrance is retired and has no objectionable features, the most fastidious lady being able to enter without embarrassment or annoyance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, APPLY TO LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 2213. Second Honor:—Philip Barbour, Pauline Braxton, Orange Carter, Mary Dunge, Goldie Field, Lucy Gaines Bertha Henderson, Claude Johnson, Samuel Landers, Jesse Miles, George Robinson, George Thompson, Evelyn Voss, Robert Washington. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Dora Allen, John Buker, Martha Davis, Maude Hleks, Otis Jones, Martha McDaniel, Florence Morgan, Carrie Robinson. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Pauline Braxton, Samuel Landers. Robert Washington. 2ND PRIMARY, First Honor:— Alvin Allen, Geneva Bachelor, Roxy Braxton, Laurence Fields, Sadie Fields, Ernest Jenkins, Walter Jackson, Mary Johnson, Virgile Lee, Minnie Rucker, Harry Rucker, Ethel Robinson, Andrew Sea, Samuel Stevens, Willie Smith, Clarence Williams, Bert West, Rosa West. Second Honor:—Marie Brown, Lea Lilla Haskins, Laura Johnson, Harvey Pettis, Algie Starke, Annie Scott, Lesie Venable, Willie Woodson. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Willie Dorkins, Blanche Eubank, Andrew Gardener, Hezekiah Kidd, George Thomas. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Laurence Fields, Edward Nash. 1ST PRIMARY, First Honor:—Thomas Brown, Estelle Brown, James Dabney, Alice Ford, Eldridge Gardener, Willie Hopkins, Gartfield Hill, Patrick Harris, Goldy Hicks, Dora Hill, Fred Johnson, Clara James, Regina Smith, Josephine Williams, Bettie Young. BEFORE MAKING Refrigerators, Mattings, Oil-Cloths. And in fast everything that is need- ed in house furnishings. RUGS AND CARPETS. S. C. G. Jurgen's Son 421 EAST BROAD ST., between 4th and 6th Street --- It is thoroughly equipped to do all kinds of printing on short notice. We make a specialty of Society printing and work for Insurance Companies, such as Financial 5TH PRIMARY, First Honor:—Paul Batchler, Lessie Brooks, Izetta Botts, Victoria Coleman, Willie Gregory, James E. Harris, Ethel Kenney Eleanor Lindsay, Minnie Mayo, Julia Nash, Herman Orange, Anderson Tallbott, Walter Taltbott, Eleanor Taylor Emma Thomas, Louis Williams, Alberta Williams. Second Honor:—Sarah Allen, Major Brown, Mamie Brooks, Russell Carr, William Coleman, Florence Clalborne, Martha Christian, Easter Chase, Pollie Crafton, Lloyd Davis Mabel Dandridge, Ethel Hill, Agnes Jones, Laura Lancaster, Elijah Munford, Edgar Marm, Moses Motley, Gertrude Payne, Henry Robinson, Jo seph Stokes, Lillie Scott, Sarah Sparks, Arthur Tinsley, Lottie White Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Vernon Cheatham, Mamie Hargraves Willie Jones, Clara Johnson, Milton Lewis, John Mayo, Ruth Williams. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Izetta Botts, Easter Chase, Vernon Cheatham, William Coleman, Willie Jones, Elijah Munford, Emma Thom as, Louis Williams. 4TH PRIMARY, First Honor:— Bertha Davis, Isaac Dudley, Henry Link, Eva Morton, Rufus Norris, Beatrice Pollard, Patrick Taylor, John Wood. Second Honor:— Agatha Armstead, Arthur Braxton, Clarence Brooks, Sails Brown, Lillian Christian, Irene Daniels, Emmett Freeman, Laura Gallego, Celestine Hayes Alise Hill, George Hill, Lillian Holmes, Henry Hopkins, Mack Hudson, Minnie Hunley, Vashti Jackson, Bessie Jones, Roger Jones, Gertrude Miles, Samuel Price, Lucy Scott, Milton Shelton, Thaddeus Smith, John Sparks, William Trainum, Herbert White, Joseph Williams, Mary Wickham, John Winston, Virgile Wilson. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Joseph Henderson, Pauline Jones, Clarence Miles, Jackson Morris, Robinson Leslie, William Thomas. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Bertha Davis. 3RD PRIMARY, First Honor:— Alexander Armstead, Leroy Banks, Mary Banks, Maggie Batchler, Clara Bosher, Frazzie Burgs, Mary Burton, Algie Danjels, Paul Davis, John Free- man, Jennie Gaines, Adlonia Grant- ham, Rheuben Hicks, David Howard, Mary Kenney, Lottle Lee, Thomas Martin, Lucey Smith. Second Honor:—Ruby Beverly, Ardella Eddleton, Blanche Hamm, George Hunt, Valentine Hunt, Virginia Jenkins, Hobart Lundy. Oscar White. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Percy Crump, Susie Harris, Elise Smith. 3RD PRIMARY, First Honor: Fannie Allen, Lizzie Bonner, Esther Bonner, Lily Carter, Alberta Freeman, Lottie Freeman, Corlen Gatewood, Arthur Henderson, Nannie Johnson, Charles Johnson, Carrie Jones, Charles Richardson, Causey Smith, Ruth Thompson, Elnora Wood. Cards, Policies, both straight life and benevolent, Physician's Certificates, Sick Cards, Application blanks, Agents Report Sheets, Rate Cards, etc. WHICH WE WILL SHOW ANY ONE DESIRING TO SEE THEM. OUR PRESENT CORP OF EMPLOYEES ARE COMPETENT AND QUICK-WORKING. OUR OFFICE IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE PUBLIC, BEING WITHIN FIFTY YARDS OF BROAD ST. Second Honor:—Marian Johnson, Christina Lyons, Sallie Motley, Subrisky Scott, John Scott. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Wallace Harris, Mattie Hubbard, Carrie Johnson, Otella Jones, Oscar Muse, Malachi Stewart, John Smith. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Dora Hill. CONTINUED ON 7TH PAGE *Your purchase you would do well to call at the most reliable furniture house in the city and see the fine line of Of every description; also the laest designs in BOOKERS and speci- Our goods are the best for the price and the price is very low. RK OF ALL OUR AIM is to please our patrons and to give them the best service at the lowest prices, consistent with satisfactory work. LEGANT I SHOW ANY ONE DESIRING om Embrace FINE WRITING—FLAT ANI EMPLOYEES ARE COMPETENT AND QUALIFIED OF THE PUBLIC, BEING WITHIN F features, the most or annoyance. FOR FUR Jol M. MRS. MAKTH tells your entire life past and future, the power of any two Mediums you ever meet. In tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family, the names of your present husband, the name of your next if you are to have one, the name of the young man who now calls on you, the name of your mother, the name of your year of your marriage, how many children you have or will have, whether your presents marry you, if you have no sweetheart she will tell you when you will have one and his name, business and date of acquaintance. All your friends should know the success of your marry you; if you have no sweetheart she will know the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything you do. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not tell sly religions. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the full name of your future husband with age and date of marriage, and tells which of them such a conclusion can be reached. It is not every one who pleases himself or her, that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not every one who pleases himself or her, that can stand the test of what he or she claims. And a person of an inquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these adventures require a nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrasology and the nature of the language to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of all obstacles. It is and undeniable that the lessons will concur with the knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a medium they try their utmost endeavor to dislodge the obstacle, and to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out of a person by unfair unprincipled seduction, but to take hold of the hand and gate control of the mind thereby is a matter of impossibility to most of them. Unprincipled seduction is causing Mrs. Martin the seemingly mystery becomes a realization. That has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our mind with oily tongues, people have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an astronomer. It requires uniting effort, the key to the well-being of apparently unfavorable mysteries has been secured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. MRS. M. B. MARTH, CHICKASHA, INDIAN TERRITORY. (BOX, No. 958.) Enclose Stamp for reply. We print Wedding Invitations, and High Class Stationery for Balls, Parties, Picnics and all entertainments of a social nature. We print Church Envel ALL DESCRIBE ns and to service at consistent work. 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Your patronage is respectfully solicited. JOHN M. HIGGINS, DEALER IN CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin Street [Near Old Market.] RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A Strange Bicycle Trip Pierre Pauzer "IT WON'T TAKE LONG," SAID THE FOX. THE hare was leaning against a fence when he saw the fox approaching, who winked at him as if to say, "Wait for me; I want to see you!" But the hare shook his head and started to run, for he was afraid of the fox, and he thought it was one of his tricks. Then the fox called: "Heigho, Mr. Hare, don't run away. I won't bite you! I want to have a little talk with you." The hare stopped and looked around suspiciously. "Are you in earnest?" he asked. "Yes," said the fox, putting his right fore paw on his heart, "in dead earnest." Whereupon the hare turned about, and they sat down together on a leg. "I do," said the hare, and he sniffed at the satchel to find out if it was crocodile or calf leather. "And do you know why I have put them on?" asked the fox. "I don't," replied the hare, who prided himself on always speaking to the point. "Then I'll tell you," said the fox. "I am going to make a trip around the world on a bicycle, and I would like you to go with me." The hare was very much surprised, for you, know, a trip around the world on a bicycle takes rather a long time and is therefore a serious matter. So he thought some time, maybe five or ten minutes, and then he said, "I'll run and ask my wife, and if she has no objection I'll go with you." "All right," cried the fox, slapping him on the shoulder. "I shall wait for you here." Mr. Longore ran as fast as his four legs would carry him, and after awhile "IT WON'T TAKE LO he came back on his bicycle. He had put on a soft hat with a long feather and a satchel hung from his shoulder. They rode on till the evening, but when the sun had nearly disappeared the hare became somewhat uneasy and asked the fox, "How far is it to the place where you said we would stay overnight?" "Oh," said the fox, "it isn't very far—five or six miles; that's all." The hare was satisfied, but when they had ridden about six miles he asked again, "Mr. Bushytall, when shall we arrive at our quarters for tonight?" "It won't take long," said the fox. "It isn't more than four or five miles." The hare shook his head, for he had thought it was nearer than that, and he was hungry and thirsty. After awhile the fox said, "Over yonder is the place where we shall take supper." "In those woods?" the hare asked. "Yes," said the fox; "right in the middle of them." It was now quite dark, and when they entered the woods they could hardly see their paws before their eyes. Every now and then they batted their noses against a tree, and at last they had to dismount and lead their wheels. "There it is," the fox cried suddenly, pointing at a red lantern swinging in front of a yawning cave. "Well, I am glad," said the hare. "I was as tired as a tired little boy. I guess I shall sleep well tonight." "So shall I," said the fox as he rang the bell. Pretty soon they saw a light approaching from way back in the cave, and when it came nearer they saw that a great big bear carried it. And, imagine, it was the same big old bear who had frightened little Mary so. "Good evening," said the fox and the hare and took off their hats. "Good evening," the bear replied, "Come in and rest yourselves." And he trotted back into the cavern, swinging his lantern and rattling his bunch of keys, while the hare and the fox followed him. At last they came to a door, which the bear pushed open, and when our friends entered the saw that it was the kitchen and the dining room of the family. Mother Bear was standing at the store, with a handle in her paw and an apron fastened around her big neck. She shook paws with the fox and the hare after having wiped them—the paws, you know, not the fox and Like Department Store... Mrs. Youngman—The idea! it's very funny you can't give me any money. My husband has an account here. Bank Cashier—I know, madam, but if your husband wanted you to have some money he should have given you a check. Mrs. Youngman-But, my gracious! If he's got an account here can't you charge it?-Catholic Standard and Times. the hare—on her apron. There were also four little bears, not much bigger than cats, who bld behind their mother and only now and then peeped out between her legs at the strangers. "Sit down, sit down," said the father bear, and he sat down himself in a huge armchair at the table. The dinner, or supper, was very nice, and the fox and the hare enjoyed it very much. There were fried fish and oysters, broiled goose and spinach, oak leaf salad and, of course, plenty of honey and milk. After supper the travelers went to bed. In the morning our friends had breakfast, and when they had paid their bill they mounted their wheels, and away they went like lightning. They rode along merrily all the morning, but just when they wanted to get off their bicycles to take a drink of water and eat some lunch they heard a noise, and very soon they recognized that it was the barking of dogs. "Mr. Longear," the fox said, shaking his head. "I am afraid they are as us." "I am afraid they are," the hare replied, with a sigh. "I wish they had come a few hours sooner, for the heat and the fast riding have made me right tired." "I am quite tired myself," said the fox, "but we have to run for it anyhow. So here goes." And they worked the pedals so that it was a pleasure to see them fly. But the dogs which were chasing them were very swift, and pretty soon the fox and the hare saw that they were coming nearer. "Mr. Longear," the fox cried, "we are lost! If we stay together they will catch both of us; therefore we had better separate. You go along that little creek to the left, and I shall keep straight on. They will either follow me, then you are saved. ONG," SAID THE FOX. or they will follow you, then I am saved. Goodby, old fellow. Give my love to my wife if they should catch me." "Goodby, old man," the hare cried back, "and if I should be killed break it to my wife gently." "All right," shouted the fox. And he rode straight on, while the hare turned to the left, riding along the creek. When he looked back after a few minutes he saw that the dogs were all following poor Mr. Bushytall and were rapidly gaining on him. Mr. Cottontail Longer stopped on a hill where he could see the chase, and the tears came into his eyes when all at once he saw one of the dogs jump up at the bicycle, bite the fox in the leg and pull him to the ground. Then he saw the whole pack jump on his friend, and in a half minute the poor fox was dead. The hare cried bitterly when he saw this, for the fox had been very kind to him on their trip, and they had had a good time together. He was very tired, but he was still more afraid of the dogs, so he got on his bicycle again and rode off as fast as he could. The wind blew his hat off, but he did not stop to pick it up. "Tid rather lose my hat than my head," he said and rode on. It took him two days and two nights to reach home, and when he at last arrived he had a high fever and had to stay in bed a whole week. And he never again attempted to go around the world on his bicycle.—Washington Star. Uses of Seaweed One common kind of seaweed seen on every beach is used for making soap, for lining boilers, for dyeing cloth, for making a size for ribbons and handles for knives. Ashes of seaweed are potash, or soda, and among the hundred uses for soda are the making of glass, soap and alum. The photographer would be as lost without seaweed as the doctor. Fish glue makes the court plaster you want when you cut yourself, and two more of our seaweeds are delicacies of the first rank on the table of the Japanese emperor. Isinglass is made of it; also the gelatin which makes the blanenange you all like so much. IT OFTEN HAPPENS. We see very little good in life because we are always looking for the worst of it. We miss today's opportunities because our eyes are swollen with the tears shed over yesterday's failure. We fail to see our neighbor's virtues because we spend our time searching out his faults.—Detroit Free Press. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA HONOR PUPILS CONTINUED FROM 6TH PAGE. 2ND PRIMARY. First Honor: Willie Allen, Fleming Brown. Willie Berkley, Braxton Conway, Vernel Clay, Pattie Ellis, Luther Gibbs, Joseph Hunter, Annie Howard, Alfred Johnson, Robert Lawson, Eliza McDaniel, Walter Parker, James Page, Walter Quarles, Emma Ruffin, Naomi Ruffin, Benjamin Taylor, Leonard Woodson. Second Honor: Sallia Anderson, Royal Draper, Willie Freeman, Rufus Fann, Luna Jones, Chelle Jones, Lizzie Reed, Esther Stephens, Beatrice Terry. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Hermion Johnson, Paulline Lewis, Alen Morris, Lillian Poindexter, Lizzie Reed, Elijah Woodson, Lewis White. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Joseph Hunter, Robert Lawson, Walter Parker, Dora Pegram. 1ST PRIMARY, First Honor:— Hampton Anderson, Sallie Allen Beulah Allen, Odessa Allen, Mary Butler, Ernest Binford, George Berkley, Isaiah Christian, Viola Cooper, John Fitzgerald, Lucinda Fann, Elen Fann, Alfred Hardy, Alveta Jones Henry Lewis, Walter Locket, Charles Lee, Pearl Mann, Addie Mann, Bessie Moody, Marion Reed, Ollie Woodson. Second Honor:— Corene Brandon, Carrie Brown, Clementine Clarke, Evelie Fields, Martha Ferguson, Silas Harris. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Marie Jackson, Fannie Landers, Patte Link, Pearl Manuel, Mabel Miller, Alma Strayhorne, Edna White. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy; Odessa Allen, Sarah Gaines, Rachel Gordon, Robert Gregory, Fannie Larders. MGORE SCHOOL 6TH GRAMMAR, First Honor:—Geneva Trent. Second Honor:—Lella Hughes, Estelle Thomas, Amanda Sayles, Oliver Tomlin, Joseph Gaines, Robert Barcroft, Addele Cousins, Helen Branch, Sallie Cowan, Louise Smith. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Alma Price, Albertha Jones, Gracie Meyers, Lula Greene, Julia Brown, Rosa Howard. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Joseph Gaines, Bertha Beverly, Addele Cousins, Geneva Trent, Gracie Meyers, Amanda Sayles, Louise Smith, Estelle Thomas. 5TH GRAMMAR, First Honor:—Marion Partee, Naomi Hill, Esther Young. Second Honor:—Willie Hobson, Harvey Lewis, William Thornton, Eliljah Washington, Juliet Carter, Irma Fields, Emma Peyton. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Frank Epps, Hester Lightfoot, Aman da Perry, Annie Woodson. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Harvey Lewis, Elijah Washington, Marion Partee, Sallie Johnson, Esther Young. 4TH GRAMMAR, First Honor: Nettie Trent, Ida Collins, Mattie Walters, Ernest Branch, Rosa Winston, Bessie Clarke. Second Honor:—Norma Goodman, Marie Cousins, John Morris, Samuel Stokes, Nina Smith, Edna Stewart, Samuel Lee, Nora Jackson, Annie Neale, Elizabeth Coles, Irene Stewart Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: James Funn. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Nettie Trent, Mattie Walters, Rosa Winston, Ernest Branch, Norma Goodman, Marie Cousins, James Funn, Samuel Lee, Nina Smith, Edna Stewart, Irene Stewart. 3RD GRAMMAR, First Honor:—Sarah Cole, Mary Reed, Leroy Frayser. Second Honor:—Susie Goode, Inez Baber, Richard Walker, Lucy Freeman, Julia Lewis, Nathaniel Sayles, Mary Chandler, Elizabeth Roberts, Marie Vaughan, Walter Cheatham. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Estelle Branch, Ethel Ransome, Inez Jackson. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Martha Johnson, Inez Baber, Nathaniel Sayles. 2ND GRAMMAR, First Honor:—Willianna Goodman, Lillie Jackson, Lucy Joyce, Russell Toombs, Lila Cuvillay, George Jeffries, Helen Garnett, Rosa Kenney, Irvin Willis. Mary Martin, Nellie Owens, Harvey Page, Lillie Page, Rebecca Branch, Mary Hurte, Helen Johnson. Second Honor:—George Dyer, Jas Randolph, Mary Regularly, Percy Rhoer, Thomas Foster, Fred Jackson, Benjamin Johnson, Lloyd Glover Spotsie Ross Ada Ferris, Mary Kirkpatrick. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Rosa Lyttle, Philip Page, Sheridan Jackson, Olivia Harris. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Helen Johnson, Mary Hurte, Jeanette Owens, Spotsie Ross, Helen Garnett, Rosa Kenney, Rebecca Branch, Sheridan Jackson, Benjamin Johnson, Percy Anderson, Thomas Poster, Harvey Page. 1ST GRAMMAR, Pearle Perry, Clarence Parsons, Maggie West, Georgia Presley, Mary Brown, Vera Holmes, Lester Brown, Louise Wood, Kathleen Johnson, Annie Mende, Samuel Branch. Second Honor:—Samuel Mayo, Blanche Coles, Louise Johnson, Mary --- Johnson, Florine Randolph, Mary Smith, Philip Howard, James Trent, Shirley Williams, Walter Anderson, Emmett Peyton, George Brown, Bernice Fleming, Lubertha Chiles, Leroy Johnson, Eulalia White, Joseph Shelton. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Sarah Wyatt, Minnie Williams, Mozelle Lawson, Julia Cary, Bessie Funn, Rosa Johnson, Ella Goodman. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Eulalia White, Walter Anderson, Shirley Williams, Lubertha Chiles, Verna Holmes, Samuel Branch, Annie Meade, Mozelle Lawson, Leroy Johnson, Shelton Joseph, John Elett, John Holmes, Earnest Coleman. 8TH PRIMARY, First Honor:—Grace Branch, Louise Morton, Lou Eldridge, Olive Branch, Lillie Walker, Ada Freeman, Willie Elett, Maggie Dorsey, Bertha Brown, Garnett Johnson. Second Honor:—Gladys Mickens, Corinne Hudson, Hermine Toombs, Daisy Henley. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Hortense Watson, William Radolph, Maud Bolling, Halle Branch, Bruce Ray, Willie Smith. William Jackson. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: George Harris, William Radolph, Alexander Washington, Stanley Williams, Bertha Brown, Halle Branch, Olive Branch, Mary Davenport, Maggie Dorsey, Lou Eldridge, Willie Ellie, Bertha Hill, Gladys Mickens, Louise Morton, Hortense Watson. 8TH PRIMARY, First Honor: Lucy Hilton, Nora Dandridge, Elise Minor, Alice Greene, Rebecca Johnson, Andrew Page, William Randolph Addie Glover. Second Honor:—Sallie William, Blanche Johnson, Maud Johnson, Edward Randolph, Walter Harris, Ada Hill, Elizabeth Cheatham, Ginter Chatman, Albenius Mattox, Clarence Lewis, Ada Mitchell, Pauline Morris. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Mitchell Jackson, Eva Henry, Martha Butler, Josephell Campbell, Mamie White. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Elizabeth Cheatham, Hattie Ellis, Nora Dandridge, Ada Mitchell, Bessie Carter, Elise Minor, Ada Hill, Mitchell Jackson, Albenius Mattox. CONTINUED ON 5TH PAGE. HOME-MADE HAMS How the Pork May Be Cured and Smoked on the Farm—A Good Sausage Recipe. Use hams from nicely fatted spring pigs that dress about 160 pounds, or fall shotes weighing say 225 pounds. After cutting let them He till next day and then use a strictly clean cask to put them in. Pour water enough on to cover well, then draw off the water and add good molasses till it is pleasant to drink. Dissolve in a little hot water 1 ounce salpeter for every 20 pounds meat and add to it. Then carefully add fine salt and stir it till dissolved, and when a potato about as large as an egg will nicely float in it pour it on the meat. Keep in a cool place for 5 to 12 weeks. Remove from the pickle and lay the rind side down for four days to dry, says Farm and Home. Hang in an open smokehouse and make a smoke of hick-dry or maple or once a day for a week, and after that once a day for 10 days. March is the best month to cure hams with smoke. If the smokehouse has some open cracks and the wind can draw through and dry them out your hams will keep in a cool, dark, dry place for one year or longer if desired. I have made them 30 years in this way with the best results. In making sausage use nicely fatted pork, one-third fat and two-thirds lean meat. Cut in small bits, lay on a table and weigh when all cut. For every 10 pounds meat add one-quarter pound fine salt and 1 ounce of black pepper (strictly pure; better buy and grind it yourself). Then sprinkle on your meat and thoroughly mix it, then grind and mix again. Pack in tin pans and put one-quarter in lard over the meat. If preferred it may be put in cases or narrow muslin bags and smoked a little, when it will keep a long time. I have kept it packed in pans and stored in a box in our kitchen till April 1 in fine condition. Hard freezing does no harm and the longer kent so the better. EXPERIMENT IN FEEDING How One Farmer Managed, and the Results Which He Obtained from His Methods I sowed rape in 15 acres of corn at last cultivation, last year, writes J. E. Quaintance, an Ohio correspondent of the Ohio Farmer. It was drilled corn, one stalk to every 1½ to feet. Ears were large and solid. The rape grew about 8 inches high. I purchased 200 western range wethers, of 108 pounds average weight when turned into the corn. I also turned in 42 lams averaging 60 pounds, and 22 pigs averaging 60 pounds. I marketed the hogs in December and they averaged 200 pounds. Marketed the wethers December 19, averaging 130 pounds, except one died and one was drowned in tanks, but were replaced with two others. I lost five lams. Lost no hogs. The latter sold for $4.50 per hundredweight, wethers and lams for $5. The account stands as follows: 500 bu, corn at 50c ..... $275 Rape seed ..... 8 Bought 300 shocks corn at 50c ..... 150 Total cost of货 Total cost of feed . . . $530 Sold sheep, lambs and hogs for $1,642. Deducting cost of feed. $530, leaves a balance of $1,112. Besides this, I have grown, on the corn that sheep wasted, 30 pigs, from weaning till they weighed 75 pounds average. At 4 cents a pound this would return good wages for feeding. I would sow rye with the rape, next time, as it would make a better sod and the sheep would clean up more of the shelled corn. They shell much corn without tearing down the ear as hogs do. These tall western wethers can reach an ear of corn $3½ feet from the ground and shell it nicely, catching the grains as they fall, and they clean off all the fodder blades. 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"I was just thinking," the beautiful heiress answered, "how terrible it would be if the earl should decide not to take papa's money on the ground that it was tainted."—Chicago Record-Herald. "I do not recall your ever making a speech in congress that attracted any attention," said the blunt person. "No," said Senator Sorghum. "I never try to attract attention. I am satisfied if I can distract attention."—Washington Star. Her Mind Easy. "Do you expect Charlay to catch anything on his fishing trip?" said young Mrs. Torkins' mother. "No," was the reply. "He's been vaccinated and took ten grains of quinine before he started."—Washington Star. Not to Be Blurred. "I see," said Cholly, "that the United States government protects lobsters." "Are you trying to frighten me so that I won't sue you for breach of promise?" asked Miss Perty.—Houston Post. "But," asked Mrs. Nervis, "don't you ever worry when you're having a dress made?" "No, indeed," replied Mrs. Spenders, "I only worry when I'm not having one made."—Philadelphia Press. A Good Haul. "Ella," said Clara, as they strolled across the lawn of the country hotel, "I went fishing with Charley this morning." Seed—Some people are always wanting more, no matter how much they have. Don't you think you'd be satisfied with enough? Greed—I can't say. I've never had enough.—Cassell's. "Is there quartz in the mine in which your husband bought shares?" "Charley says there is," said young Mrs. Torkens, "but I don't believe there are even pints."—Washington Star. said young don't believe Washington For all information as to rates, schedule and connections apply to any SEABOARD Agent, or to H. S. LEARD, W. M. TAYLOR, District Passenger Agt City Ticket Agt 808 East Main St., Richmond, Va. --- 1890 Pablo Picasso Uunneeerey Didn't Need It His Ambition Her Mind Easy Not to Be Bluffed Her Only Worry A Good Haul "Did you? What did you catch?" "Charley." - Ally Sloner. In Doubt Her Skepticism Saving Bank OF RICHMOND, VA —511 North Third Street.— Capital, $25,000 WILM A CUSTALO, J. J. CARTER THOMAS M. ORUMP, SEC. 4 V. P. & F. K. of W. Terrible Tracey Acry of horror burst forth from the vast assemblage. Thousands of willing hands would have averted the catastrophe, if possible, but everybody realized that nothing could be done. Strong men groaned in anguish and fair women looked on with pale cheeks and glistening eyes. What had happened? Was it a horrible accident? Worse than that! O, far worse! The man at the bat had struck out, leaving three men on bases and the home team had lost the game!—Chicago Tribune. FRANK WALLER, JR PRACTICAL HOUSE Residence, N.E. Orange St Prompt attention given to all mail orders. Satisfaction guaranteed All Kinds of Painting Done Cheap Give me a call before going elsewhere DENTISTRY PAINLESS EXTRACTION For beautiful Teeth, Comfort, Pleasure and Health OFFICE HOURS:—From 8 A. M. to 6 1 M. Old Phone, 816. DR. P. B. 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THE PLANET is a live, up-to-date weekly journal. SUBSCRIBE NOW A Poem for Today CUSTER'S LAST CHARGE By Frederick Whittaker GENERAL. GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER, U. 8. A. was killed in battle with Indians at Little Big Horn. Mont., June 25, 1865, as related in this spirited poem. The entire band numbering 27 officers and many of the seventh United States cavalry, which regiment the former major general of volunteers then commanded, with the rank of lieutenant colonel in the regular army. The affair at Little Big Horn is fifty called the "Custer massacre." The troopers were overwhelmed by eleven of the armed fighters. General Custer's remilitary mounted t. A monument marks the spot of his last charge. DEAD: Is it possible Custer, our hero, Charming the build Far from our b Dead, our young chieffai, No one to tell us the wh Slain in the desert and new Never, not even to victor Proud for his fame that last All the night long he had Scorning their traps and the Wild for a charge that t There on the hill-top he had Lodges all loosened and Hurrying scouts with the Told of his coming before All the wide valley was fr Gathered to cover their Warriors running in haste Thousands of enemies c Down in the valleys the ar There lay the Sitting B Numbers! What recked he Men who had fought, to Out swept the squadrons, Into the battle line steal Then down the hill-side ex Into the hordes of the G Wild Ognallah, Arapahoe, Wild Horse's braves and Shrank from that charge and Then closed around the Right to their center he ch Hark to their yells! and Over the hill-tops the India Coming as fast as the w Backward, again and again Shrinking to close with Never a cap that had work Bowed till its weaker w Closer and closer the death Even the leader's voice. Rung out his words of ence "We can but die once be Dearly they sold then like Facing the death that en Death's bitter pang by their Marking their tracks by Comrades, our children sha Custer's last charge on And ages shall swear that Needed but that death Right to their center he charged, and then facing— Hark to their yells! and around them. Oh see! Over the hill-tops the Indians come racing. Coming as fast as the waves of the sea. HONOR PUPILS CONTINUED FROM 7TH PAGE. 7TH PRIMARY, First Honor:—Queen Brown, Josephine Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Laura Price, Ida Richardson, Kate Smith, Florence Shelton, Annie Waverly Jackson Alline Brooks. Second Honor:—Ada Booker, Louise Preston, Junius Brown, Thomas Jasper, Clinton Paige, James Williams, Rosa Mosby, Lucy Bolling. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Clara Edwards, Emma Langston, Jane Morris, Sarah Robinson, James Beale, James Brown, John Butler, George Cox, Linwood Coleman, Peter McGuinn, Arthur Perry, Robert Smith, Nettie Green, Mary Farrar, William Willis, George Wood, Solomon Shores, Thomas Rock, Freeman Harris, Edward Dawson. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy; John Butler, James Williams, Arthur Perry, Sweeny, Lucy Bolling, Mary Farrar, Florence Shelton, Louise Preston, Jane Morris. 6TH PRIMARY, First Honor: Madge Funn, Lucy Jasper, Quincie Reed, Mary Smith, Mabel Anderson, Octavia Faurleyter, Malissa Harris, Thomas Randolph, Minnie Slade, Chauncie Kirkpatrick. Second Honor:—Beatrice Baker, Mary Kimbrough, Maud Baker, Lella Byerd, Everett Reed, Gracie Henley, Clara Logan. Annie Thomas, Eva Lively, Pearle Jones, Allie Green, Louise Mason, Gay Collins, Leslie Green, Lillie Woodson, Bertha Winston, Pearle Martin. Herman Lee, David Jones, Blanche Randolph. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: James Venable, Joseph Frazier, Junius Butler, John King, Clarence Peyton, Henry Stallings, Robert Cuvaley, Corneil Jackson, Cabell Hill, Rosa Epps, Junius Jeffries, Joseph Mason. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Joseph Jackson, Emret Roberts, Thomas Randolph, Robert Shelton, James Venable, Octavia Fautnierley, Lucy Jasper, Quincie Reed, Mary Smith. 5TH PRIMARY, First Honor: Willie Hopkins, John Hopkins, Oliver Norrell, Jerry Perry, James Wingfield, Mary Branche, Maggie Coleman, Clara Hill, Rosa Jackson, Lucy Martin, Louise Parsons, Alice Quirley, Kate Shelton. Second Honor:—Horace Brown, Eugene Lively, Frank Morris, Harvey Woolridge, James Waller, Cora Baker, Carrie Goode, Lillie Jackson, Bertha Price, Abby Woody, Mary Smith, Eliza Chatman! 88 ```markdown ``` A. B. B. D ARMSTRONG CUSTER, U. S. A., with Indians at Little Big Horn, related in this spirited poem. The bold ended in the massacre of the Big Horn is fty called the "Custer officers and men, members of States cavalry, which regiment the total of volunteers then commanded, sentennt colonel in the regular army. Big Horn is fty called the "Custer officers were overswhelmed by eleven of Indians engaged numbering several several Custer's remains are entombed at the spot of his last charge. ? He the bold rider, the first in the fight, theats of yore to fly wider, little-king's ringlets of light; and dead, all forsaken! y of his fall! ter to waken, cry's call. first day that he met them, not been on their track, the men that had set them, should never give back, cited and saw them, already to fly, holdings to awe them, he was nigh. all of their forces lodges "retreat"—to their horses, chose to his feet, nos had hollowed, it's camp for a prey. ? What reckoned those that followed? men to one, ere that day. the fated three hundred, fully and full, willingly thundered Old Sitting Bull, Cheyenne, the rest of their crew, a herd from a lion, grim horde of wild Sioux. urged, and then facing—around them. Oh see! us come racing, leaves of the sea. they were driven, the lost little band; the bright Seven, us dead on the strand, circle growing, clarion-clear, encouragement glowing, says—We'll sell our lives dear." Berserkers raging, circled them round, revenge assuaging, the dead on the ground, will tell their story, the old Sitting Bull, the cup of his glory, to render it full. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Eliza Goode, Gertrude Brown, Blanche Gray, Emma Smith, Herman Addison, Elma Tyler, Marie Overton, Mary McGuinn, Nancy Jones, Viola Butler, Louise Brooks, Maria Moore, Willie Lester, Willis Martin, Benjamin Gordon, Robert Smith, Pernett Kimbrough. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Oliver Norrell, James Wingfield, Russell Williams, Herman Addison, Louise Brooks, Viola Butler, Abby Woody, Clara Hill, Rosa Jackson, Blanche Gray, Eliza Goode. 4TH PRIMARY, First Honor: Ella Martin, Arthur Matthews, Margaret Hill, Linda Jackson, Bertha Hill, Sallie Cherry, Florence Chandler, Oscar Winston, Robert Perry, Lucretia Johnson, Walter Harris, Ira Brown, George Tyler, Mary Sidney Lenora Harris, William Brown, Charlie Green. Second Honor:—Nora Brown, Ruth Evans, Louis Johnson, Louise Timberlake, Minnie Motley, Carrie Hudson, Linwood Hughes, James Brown, Frances Dawson, Alice Fields Edith Lewis, Hewitt Anderson, Gordon Brown, James Jackson, Williana Tyler, Mary Brown, Willie Harris, Reuben Motley. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Waverly Hopkins, Marshall Spain, Estelle Logan. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy; Walter Harris, Linwood Hughes, Louise Timberlake, Margaret Hill, Berda Hill, Lucretia Johnson, Ossan Winston, Rueben Motley, Mary Jackson, Alice Fields, Williana Tyler, Marnie Jamesa. 4TH PRIMARY, First Honor:—John Carey, Charles Collins, James Jones, Benjamin Norrell, James Winston Lovinia Scott Ollie Mosby, Lottie Page, Jerdenia Johnson, Lizzie Jasper, Olivia Jones, Margaret Minor, Marie Agents. Second Honor:—William Bradley, Benjamin Minor, Thomas Randolph, Samuel Randolph, Clifton Devan, courtney Hewlette, Harvey Meyers, Rebecca Shores, Edna Anderson, Gladys V. Booker, Gladys Hill, Annis Goodman, Ollie E. Mosby, Bessie K. White, Essie Reid. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Braxton Payne, Harvey Harris, Floyd Thornton. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Benjamin Minor, Benjamin Norrell, Margaret Minor, Marie Agents, Jerdenia Johnson, Eva Robson. 3RD PRIMARY. First Honor:—Callie Smith, Willie Terrell, Aubrey Wyatt, Perzella Brown, Willie Robin son, James Minor, Louis Goode, Mabel Mason, Mary Evans, Oscar Butler Hester Martin, Viola Jackson. Second Honor:—Ida King, George Anderson, Abbie Eldridge, Joe Tyler, Edgar Randolph, Willie Kenny, John Johnson, Everett Hill, Augustus Harris, Ida Owens, Henrietta Smith, James Baker, Chester Booker Silas Carrin, Sam Harris, Norval Jackson, Sallie Johnson, Johnson, George THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Staves, Ruth Cousins, Margaret Goodman, Willie Harris. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Joe Beasely, Alex Butler, Daisy Thomas. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Oscar Butler, Norval Jackson, George Staves, Sarah Reid, Louis Goode, Wilie Robinson, Abbie Eldridge. 2ND PRIMARY, First Honor:—Clarence Beale, Walter Johnson, Arthur Richardson, Mary Branch, Constance Hill, Zenova Drewitt, Ruth Trent, Carrie Cousins, Joe Jackson, Roy Johnson, Murphy Trent, Ardell Jackson, Martha Pittman, Virginia Ray, Olivia Robinson, John Thomas. Second Honor:—Mary Brown, Estelle Jackson, Clarence Ford, Mag Alexander, Bruce Bassett, Columbus Cowan, George Flemming, Kate Williams, Ella Christian, Mary Booker, Estelle Thornton, Ed Alexander, Min or Taylor, John Hopkins, Harvey Johnson, Adel Jones, Otelia Fultz, Annie Ford. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Mary Harris, Chastine Barlowe, Nettie Harris. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Walter Johnson, Carrie Cousins, Mara the Pittman. 2ND PRIMARY, First Honor:—Everett Evans, Willie Harris, Scoof King, Ethel Cook, Ace Cousins Bessie Flemming, Jennie Freeman, Ollie Jackson, Bertie Malord, Louise Wallace, Gertrude Winston. Second Honor:—James Mann, Simon Vaughan, Ida Fields, Esterene Jones, Pocahontas Henley, Maria Scott, Viola Wingfield, Mabel West. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Christopher Bolling, Daniel Kimbro James Mitchell, James Shelton, Inea Shelton, Mamie Carter, Dove Cowan, Eliza Davis, Cora Moore, Annie Brooks. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Annie Brooks, Eliza Davis, Alice Pettis, Gertrude Winston. 1ST PRIMARY, First Honor:— George Jasper, Sheriard Thompson, Augustus Wyatt, Jessie Brown, Hennie Cox, Anna Clarke, Martha Dorsely, Nettie Harris, Elizabeth Johnson Gracie Scott, Ethel Taylor, Floyd Wingfield, Gertie Wilson. Second Honor:— Richard Hamburg, Percy Toombs, Isaiah Wyatt, Ernest Smithers, Mary Farrar, Pauline Perry, Rebecca Wormley. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: George Johnson, Charles Pleasants, James Randolph, Alize Brown, Emma Coles, Alma Johnson, Fannie Johnson, Lillian Perry, Lettie Pleasants, Milton Lewis. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Isaiah Wyatt, Martha Dorsey, Alma Johnson, Fannie Johnson, Gertie Wil- so EAST END SCHOOL 5TH GRAMMAR, First Honor:—Alma Evans, Florence Roane, Madeline Smith, Pauline Bolling, Carrie Townes Olivia Scott. Second Honor:—Marie Robinson, Carlotta White, Joseph Iverson, Mildred James, Willie Preston, John White, Mary Holmes. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Elsworth Holcomb, Ophelia Johnson Henrietta Page. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Elsworth Holcomb, Annie Brown, Pauline Bolling, Alma Evans, Mildred James, Olivia Scott, Madeline Smith. 3RD GRAMMAR, First Honor:—Rebecca White, William Toast, Aurela Hunter, Hattie Hunter, Edward Washington, Hester Braxton, Felix Gwathmey, Lily Christian, Queen Jones, Ruffin Holmes, Robert Stovall. Second Honor:—Mabel Woodson, Virginia Butler, Roscoe Dickerson. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: William Morton, Inez Harris, Louise Franklin, Percy Jones, Robert Thompson, Bessie Kirby. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Felix Gwathmey, Susie Page, William Morton, Louise Franklin. 2ND GRAMMAR, Miss Eva E, Jonathan, teacher—First Honor: Lubertha Ashton, Lucile Brooks, Lillian Banks, Isabel Hood. Mary Pollard. Second Honor:—Clara Berkley, Esther Coyle, Mollie Johnson, Bertha Johnson, John Norman, Isaiah Pettis, Percy Sayles. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Bessie Allen, Wm. Briggs, Richard Thompkins, Dabney Dawson, Elijah Gordon, Claude Johnson, Lavinia Manning, Alma Thompson, Sallie Yates. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Percy Sales, Lucile Brooks, Esther Coyle, Isabel Hood, Mollie Johnson Alma Thompson. 1ST GRAMMAR, Miss Lucy V. Bolling, teacher, First Honor: Alma Scott, Della Turner, Bernice Madison, Bernetta Quarles, Claudine Baylor, Irene Pitchford, Irma Robinson. Second Honor: Belle Clarke, Joseph Fox, Virginia Holmes, Lorena Johnson, Harry Slaughter, Nannie Valentine, Virginia Williams, Arthur Jeter, Bettie Anderson, Lizzie Bradley, Thomas Page, Luberta Someville, Ernest Warwick. Other Pupils Regularly Promoted: Bettie Harris, Beatrice Johnson, Joseph Yancey. Pupils Neither Absent Nor Tardy: Joseph Fox, Belle Clarke, Virginia Holmes, Virginia Montague, Irene Pitchford, Irma Robinson, Alma Scott. 8TH PRIMARY, First Honor:—Peart Plummer. 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At the early age of seven I thought seriously of eloping with my teacher.—Chicago News. knights of Pythias, This organization is on progress has been phenomenon over all of the city are required to organize of its strongest features, else. Founded on Friend nevolence, the respectable worthy of their heartiest. It pays an endowment pays $4.00 per week sick absolutely necessary regalia. For infinitely the main office. The Courts of General: Department of the Order. Persons to organize a court. Its members exercise Harmony and prove Love and burial benefit of $150,000 the only expense for regalia is the costing 25 cents for funeral occasion. BANDS OF CALANTHE or CHANGE feature and persons cannot do better. The expense is nominal and the best $1.50 sick dues and death benefits of Court or Band in your neighborhood information concerning the Child. all information concerning specialship in the lodges and courts, address The Great JUST WHAT Total Size. WILL SEND YOU A HANDSOME PICTURE HANDSOME ON FREE OF CHARGE. You can be worn by either male or female. We have made special arrangement with all new subscribers, who pay $1 and some Medallion free of charge. With a good Photograph of the person and we will send the button or more 5 cents extra to pay postage on the refunded. Send us one yearly subscriber, two Medallions. is the time to take advantage of the subscription. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAAS FC.35 This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Eenevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. 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. only absolutely necessary apply at the main office. The Co Is the Femal: Department thirty persons to organize Fidelity, exercise Harmon an endowment and burial dues. The only expense for a rosette, costing 25 cents of THE BANDS OF CA stitutes a feature and person circle. The expense is no $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues an Lodge or Court or Band in For all information cone For all information co membership in the lodges The Courts of Calanthe Is the Femal: 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 10 yilian 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 membership in the lodges and courts, address The Greatest Offer Yet JUST WHAT THE LADIES WANT WE WILL SEND YOU YOUR PICTURE THEREON FREE OF OUR They can be worn by itsons. We have made special to furnish all new subscribes handsome Medallions together with a good Photo colors and we will send to Enclose 5 cents extra to pay will be refunded. Send us yearly subscribers, two Ma Now is the time to take price of the subscription. Send A Good Photograph. WE WILL SEND YOU A HANDSOME GOLD-PLATED BREAST-PIN WITH YOUR PICTURE HANDSOMELY COLORED AND REPRODUCE THEREON FREE OF CHARGE. They can be worn by either male or female, being called either Button or Medallions. We have made special arrangements with one of the largest concerns in the country to furnish all new subscribers, who pay $1.50 cash in advance for the PLANET one of these handsome Medallion free of charge. Fill out the Coupon and send it with $1.50 together with a good Photograph of the person whose features you desire reproduced in colors and we will send the button or medallion. All photographs will be returned. Enclose 5 cents extra to pay postage on the same. If you are not satisfied, your money will be refunded. Send us one yearly subscriber and we will send one Medallion. Two yearly subscribers, two Medallions. Now is the time to take advantage of the offer. The Medallion alone is worth the price of the subscription. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Publisher, THE PLANET: Please find enclosed $1.00 to the following address: NAME..... STREET..... CITY OR TOWN..... COUNTY, STATE..... closed photograph which You Are Eligible Please find enclosed $1.50 for allowing address: STREET, CITY OR TOWN, COUNTY, STATE, closed photograph which I des You Are Eligible to The Annapolis or Military If you are an unmarried Ameri- ages of 17 and 23, of good habits essary physical examination, hav- ing, writing, arithmetic. English and history of the United States, the government allows you about all expenses. You receive a academic education, and upon g accept a commission as lieuten- the regular service. Further particulars for four c dressing. Please find enclosed $1.50 for the Plan one year, which you are in the following address: closed photograph which I desire inserted in medallion or buttons. You Are Eligible to Attend 18 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. Comach Troubles O compounded a poulice of wonderful absor for the positive and permanent relief of a mach troubles, the undersigned will gladly complete course of free treatment to a limite only compensation asked is the privilege of when cured) in corresponding with the fut heir locality. No Testimonials Solicited No Names P is required is your name, address, full pa accompanied by this offer. Stomach Triage Having compounded a poultice properties for the positive and a ter of stomach troubles, the unpaid, a complete course of free ers, the only compensation askicant (when cured) in correspients in their locality. No Testimonials So All that is required is your na your case, accompanied by this ASSOCIATE Stomach Troubles Cured. Having compounded a poulice of wonderful absorbent and curative properties for the positive and permanent relief of almost every character of stomach troubles, the undersigned will gladly send, express prepaid, a complete course of free treatment to a limited number of sufferers, the only compensation asked is the privilege of referring to the applicant (when cured) in corresponding with the future prospective patients in their locality. No Testimonials Solicited No Names Published. All that is required is your name, address, full particulars regarding your case, accompanied by this offer. ASSOCIATED DRUG STORES. THE PLANET. Louisville, Ky. --- THE PLANET N. A., S. A, E., A., A. AND A. this organization is one of the most powerful mass has been phenominal. The Grand Jury over all of the cities and counties is required to organize a new lodge. The strongest features, but the principles Founded on Friendship, based on Chance, the respectable, upright people of all of their heartiest support. pays an endowment and burial benefit of $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge may regalla. For information concerning Courts of Calanthe out of the Order. It requires a member to a court. Its members are pledged to deny and prove Love one for the other. The benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents for funeral occasions. CALANTHE or Children's Department sons cannot do better than to enter the nominal and the benefits all that could and death benefits of from $30.09 to $4.00 in your neighborhood, orgnize one. Decerning the Children's Department ad concerning special rates of s and courts, address The Greatest C AT WHAT THE LAST A Good Photo YOU A HANDSOME GOLD-PLAT URE HANDSOMELY COLORE CHARGE. By either male or female, being called special arrangements with one of the land rivers, who pay $1.50 cash in advance on free of charge. Fill out the Coupon photograph of the person whose features the button or medallion. All pho pay postage on the same. If you are as one yearly subscriber and we will s medallions. Make advantage of the offer. The Me COUPON. enclosed $1.50 for the Plan N. , STATE, graph which I desire inserted in meda eligible to Attend The Annapolis or West Point Military School You are an unmarried American boy between the 17 and 23, of good habits and can pass the necophysical examination, have a knowledge of reading, arithmetic. English grammar, geography history of the United States. Unlike most schools, government allows you about $500 per year to defray censuses. You receive a thorough military and public education, and upon graduation may resign or a commission as lieutenant with promotion in regular service. Other particulars for four one cent stamps by ad- H. W. PHILLIPS, Louisville, Ky Troubles Cured. Notice of wonderful absorbent and curative permanent relief of almost every charac- undersigned will gladly send, express pre-treatment to a limited number of suffer- ked is the privilege of referring to the ap- posing with the future prospective pa-olicited No Names Published. name, address, full particulars regarding offer. --- of the most powerful in the col- onial. The Grand Lodge of Vir- land and counties in this state. New lodge. The benefits paid the principles are greater up, based on Charity and esta- bright people of the state will report. A burial benefit of of $200.00 f res. The badge costing 75 cen- sation concerning the organiza- tion requires a membership of s are pledged to exhibit for the other. It pays pays $300 per week sick of the badge, 50 cents and men's Department also con- man to enter the little ones in all that could be expected. from $30.09 to $40.00. If you organize one. s Department address. Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR, W. M. test Offer THE LADIES W Photograph THE GOLD-PLATED BREAST COLORED AND RE tale, being called either But with one of the largest concerns cash in advance for the PL all out the Coupon and send whose features you desire million. All photographs wi come. If you are not satisfied er and we will send one Medallion. offer. The Medallion alone ON. e Plan one year, which insered in medallion or button Fine Ta CLEAR DYE AND TURNER PROPRIETY boy between the man pass the nec- knowledge of read- mmar, geography like most schools, per year to defray ough military and tion may resign or with promotion in stamps by ad- 'Phone 2048 John H. Ivy. Louisville, Kg. be little ones into this mystic d be expected. It pays from $40.00. If you have no yilian address. Offer Yet ADIES WANT photograph. LITED BREAST-PIN WITH ED AND REPRODUCED led either Button or Medallion largest concerns in the count ance for the PLANET one o upon and send it with $1.50 res you desire reproduced in photographs will be returned are not satisfied, your money send one Medallion. Two Medallion alone is worth b one year, which you will Medallion or buttons. "THE ECONOMY," 303 and 305 N. 3rd St., Fine Tailoring, CLEANING, DYEING, AND REPAIRING TURNER & WHITE, PROPRIETORS. 'Phone 2048 112 W. Leigh S John H. Braxton REAL ESTATE & LOANS Private Banker and Broker, Loans negotiated on Real Estate, Interest allowed on Deposits, Estates managed, Rent collected and prompt returns, Special attention to repairs. Notary With Seal. BOARDING & LODGING Rates Reasonable. All the Comforts of Home Orders received by letter or telegraph. MRS. BOOKEE LEFTWICH, PROPRIETRESS. 11 C. N. 2nd St. Richmond, Va.