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THE RICHARD M. PLANET. JULY 4TH 1906. WHERE: CORNWALLIS SURRENDERED THREE YEARS FOR DR. WHITE VOL. XXIII NO 30. WHERE CORN THREE FOR DR PLEA FOR AN APPEAL CONVICT IN THE BALT HIS IDENTITY LOST SON—HIS DIVORC EVID The famous case of "Dr." Theodore H. White, or Thomas White, had its end, as far as the federal authorities were concerned, yesterday morning when Judge Morris, in the United States District Court, sentenced White to three years in the Maryland Penitentiary and to pay a fine of $1,500. White took his punishment apparently unmoved and walked back to the cage in Marshal Langhammer's office in the federal building in charge of two deputy United States marshals. He was taken to the Penitentiary in a carriage hired by himself at 1:30 P. M., and by 4 P. M. had been measured by the Bertillon system, had his wavy raven locks shorn and his curly mustache cut off, had donned prison stripes and begun his term of imprisonment. His term of three years will be lessened by good behavior, two months being taken off each year if there are no bad marks for violations of rules, so that his actual time in the "Pen" will be two years and six months. As to the fine of $1,500, White can, if he so wills, avoid the payment by going into court at the end of his term and declaring he is a pauper. He can then be sentenced to serve 30 days in Jail. The parting between Dr. White and Miss Bessie Travers, his confidential stenographer, was very affecting to the latter. She wept profusely, and, throwing a kiss from the tips of her fingers through the grated door, she started to leave. Then she returned, and throwing another kiss, she left the building weeping. An old colored woman who had been White's servant for years was there to say good-by. He shook hands with her as he started on his journey to prison. SENTENCED BY JUDGE MORRIS In sentencing "Dr." White Judge Morris said: The fraudulent schemes charged in the indictment were fully proved beyond any possible doubt. There was no truth whatever in the promises held out by the defendant to those whose money he sought to get by his fraudulent pretenses and pretended "College of Science." The United States mails were used to an enormous extent to carry into effect those cunningly contrived devices to catch the credulous. The defendant's schemes appealed to that tendency to superstition which leads uncivilized persons to trust to pretended charms and foolish incantations, to witchcraft and to sorcery to bring them success and to ward off evil and to obtain for themselves occult powers over others. It is the purpose of religion and civilization to disabuse the minds of those enslaving superstitions and to substitute a true belief in the sovereignty of God and an understanding of the unchangeable laws by which the universe is governed. The defendant has been justly found guilty, notwithstanding all that able counsel were able to do for him, and his offense merits a serious punishment. The fraudulent business was thoroughly organized on a large scale, and the defendant knew it was fraudulent. Not one mitigating circumstance has appeared in the defendant's behalf. It is a painful duty to have to consign a man in the prime of his life to prison, but it is better that he should be there than to be at large robbing the community by systematic fraud and deception. The sentence of the court is that the prisoner be confined in the Mary land Penitentiary for three years and pay a fine of $1,500. DECIDED NOT TO APPEAL It was only on Friday night last that "Dr. White listened to advice from friends and his counsel and decided not to fight the government in an effort to secure his freedom through a new trial. It was pointed out to him that the case of the government against him was too strong. There was a conference between District Attorney Rose and Mr. Robert F. Leach, counsel for White, and the result was communicated to White. He saw his chances for freedom were hopeless, and he said he would "take his medicine." The "Doctor" was brought from Jail, where he had been since his conviction, on June 15, at 9:45 o'clock yesterday morning. He was CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY JUNE 30. 1906. COPYRIGHT 1904 STURGEON WOOD & UNDER WORLD. GRAND ARMY VETERANS AT BUNKER HILL MONUMENT. THE hallowed battlefields of Liberty! Now at their names our hearts responsive thrill! Orleans and Nancy! Greek Thermopylae! We love them, but those most. O Bunher Hill. II BOYE thy shoulders rose a morning new To light the world. Emerging from thy amohe. The figure of a nation crime to view. And freedom from thy guns her mandate apohe. III THE red waves of Oppression up thy side Twice surged, to reel and brokenly retire. When Europe's proudest soldiers were defied And made to flee from thy unerring fire. IV ND. though at last thy warriors met defeat. So steadily battled that heroic band The glory of their failure seemed as sweet As victory to all the waiting land. COPYRIGHT BY UNDERWOOD AUNDERWOOD, NY THE MEMORIAL COPYRIGHT BY UNDERWOOD AUNDERWOOD, N.Y. words which gave her second prize First prize was 950.—Colored Union of Clifton Forge, Va. The First Prize in this contest was won by a colored boy, Master Martin West, 223 S. West St. this city. He received a splendid upright piano, with mandolin attachment. The piano can be seen at his home. He is about 15 years old.—Alexandria, Va. Home News. Colored Folks Won the Prizes. The Cable Company of Richmond, Va., have awarded a certificate of one hundred dollars ($100) to Miss Felecia D. Anderson. This contest was for the one who could make the most words out of the words "The Cable Company." Miss Anderson is thirteen years old and is a pupil of the colored public school of Clifton Forge. Va., she made 905 I offred all hearts and nerved all arms for war. It courage gave for that divine decree Which told the world that we were alarms no more. But dared preclaim that henceforth we were free. WHERE Prescott stood on thy embattled brow. Where Warren died and Putnam led the line. That sacred soil is freedom's Mecca now. Her children come to worship at thy shrine. THE sun of peace shines over thee. Its rays fall softly on thy shaft that cuts the shy Upreared by loving hands in later days. When Webster spoke in words that will not die. IMPORT to us thy spirit, Buncher Bill. And, as thy story all the nations scan. Be thou their guide and inspiration still. To help them battle for the rights of man. second prize Fifth Street Baptist Church Rally. The total amount raised at the rally of the Fifth St. Baptist Church Rev. A. E. Edwards, pastor, is ($1, 098.78) one thousand and ninety-eight dollars and seventy-six cents. PLANET delivered at your door for only $1.50 per year. CORNWALLIS' CAVE A Brilliant Marriage. The marriage of Miss Henrietta F. Bacchus to Dr. C. W. Chiles of Washington, D. C. took place Wednesday, 27th Inst., 6 P. M. before a brilliant gathering at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The wedding march was played by Miss Nannie Jones and a piccolo accompaniment was played by Mr. Walter D. Jones. The bridal party entered in the following order. The family of the contracting parties, Mr. Leroy Edmonds and Mr. Randolph Williams, the former bringing in the license. Miss Rosa Chiles and Mr. Warren Bacchus, Miss Emily Powell and Mr. Frank Bacchus, Miss Bessie Whittle and Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Miss Maud Mundin and Dr. M. B. Jones. The groom entered upon the arm of Dr. Bernard Hughes of Baltimore. Miss Gertrude Bacchus entered alone. The bride entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. Frank Bacchus, She was preceded by little Misses George Gaskins, Nellie Benson and Laura Gaskins. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph. D. assisted by Rev. S. C. Burrell. The bride wore taffeta white silk, trimmed with chiffon and pearls. The groom wore the conventional suit of black. The party left for Washington at 8:20 P. M. A magnificent reception was tendered the contracting parties at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Custalo last Tuesday night. The Summer Normal. The opening of the Summer Normal, now being conducted in this city at the Richmond Normal School took place at the Central School last Tuesday night. Prof. J. H. Binford is conductor and Rev. J. A. Bowler, A. M., Assistant Conductor. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. and addresses delivered by Prof. O. E. Woodley of Passaic, N. J., Prof. J. Hugo Johnston, Principal of the Normal and Industrial Institute at Petersburg; Rev. D. W. Davis, A. M., Instructor at Baker School and John Mitchell, Jr., President of the Mechanics' Savings Bank. Miss Ethel Bowler presided at the plano. The exercises were a success and despite the inclement weather, many were present. Invitations have been received at this office to the marriages of the following named couples: Miss Lizzie D. Brown to Mr. John W. Howard, Thursday June 28th, 1906 at the Fifth St. Baptist Church 10:30 A. M. Miss Louise J. Corbin to Mr. Silas H. Shackelford, Wednesday, June 27th, at Fifth St. Bapt. Church, 7 A. M. Miss Clara B. Archer to Mr. Chas. F. Mitchell, Wednesday, June 27th, at 1006 N. 8th St., 6 P. M. PRICE.FIVE CENTS CAVE Another Brilliant Marriage. The marriage of Miss Lizzie D. Brown of this city to Mr. John W. Howard of Danville took place last Thursday morning, 10:30 o'clock. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Sophia Lemus, the organist and amidst its strains the family of the contracting parties entered. Then came Messrs. Leroy Edmonds and John Price, Joseph Smith and Ben Bowler. Mr. William Banks entered with the license, which he delivered to Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D. They then retired in reverse order and re-entered with the addition of Messrs Clarence Circus and Samuel Parks, Messrs C. F. Foster and William Jackson; Mr. William Banks and the groom and Mr. Samuel P. Brown and the bride. Rev. Dr. Graham performed the ceremony in his usual felicitous manner. Rev. A. E. Edwards, D. D., and Rev. A. B. Smith were present. The bride wore Alice blue silk princess. Her hat was white chip, trimmed with white satin and veil to match. The groom wore the conventional suit of black. They left for Danville, Va. Dr. J. H. Gray Gone. Dr. John H. Gray, a well-known colored physician of this city died at his office 2418 E. Main St. early Mon day morning from an acute attack of cholera morbus. He was well-known in Charles City county, where he was born and was a favorite with all who knew him. His funeral took place last Wednes day morning from the Fourth Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Rev. Z. D. Lewis officiated owing to the ill-health of Rev. Evans Payne, D. D., the latter made a few feeling remarks in commendation of the deceased. Dr. Gray was sick only two days and his death was a shock to his friends throughout the city. His remains were removed to Price's Undertaking establishment and then to the residence of his wife, between Broad and Marshall Sts. and 24th and 25th Sts. The couple had been estranged for many years, but death seemed to have united them. —Mrs. James Alexander Ciles, of Lexington, Ky. left last Thursday to spend some time at Old Point, Va. She in company with her daughter Lillian have been visiting Miss M. L. Chiles of this city. —Mrs. Sarah Gaines of Atlees, Va accompanied by her mother and daughter called on us and paid her subscription. —Miss Lizzie G. Yancey left the city last Wednesday afternoon for Washington, D.C. She will visit Cheyney, Pa. and other northern cities before her return here. FILE NO. 113. ONE OF THE MYSTERIES OF PARIS, AND HOW IT WAS SOLVED. (By EMILE GABORIAU.) Not far from the Palais Royal, in the Rue St. Honore is the sign of La Bonne Foi, a small establishment, half cafe and half shop, extensively patronized by the people of the neighborhood. It was in the smoking-room of this modest cafe that Prosper, the day after his release, awaited M. Verduret, who had promised to meet him at four o'clock. The clock struck four: M. Verduret, who was punctuality itself, appeared. He was more red-faced and self-satisfied, if possible, than the day before. As soon as the servant had left the room to obey his orders, he said to Prosper: "Well, are our commissions executed?" "Yes, monsieur." "Have you seen the costumer?" "I gave him your letter, and everything you ordered will be sent to the Archangel to-morrow." "Very good; you have not lost time, neither have I. I have good news for you." The Bonne Foi is almost deserted at four o'clock. The hour-for coffee is passed and the hour for absinthe has not yet come. M. Verduret and Prosper could talk at their ease without fear of being overheard by gossiping neighbors. M. Verduret drew forth his memorandum-book, the precious diary which, like the enchanted book in the fairy tale, had an answer for every question. "While awaiting our emissaries whom I appointed to meet here, let us devote a little time to Monsieur de Lagors." At this name Prosper did not protest, as he had done the night previous. Like those imperceptible insects which, having once penetrated the root of a tree, devour it in a single night, suspicion, when it invades our mind, soon develops itself, and destroys our firmest beliefs. The visit of Lagors, and Gipsy's torn letter, had filled Prosper with suspicions which had grown stronger and more settled as time passed. "Do you know, my dear friend," said M. Verduret, "what part of France this devoted friend of yours comes from?" "He was born at St. Remy, which is also Madam Fauvel's native town." "Are you certain of that?" "Oh, perfectly so, monsieur! He has not only often told me so, but I have heard him tell Monsieur Fauvel; and he would talk to Madame Fauvel by the hour about his mother, who was cousin to Madame Fauvel, and dearly beloved by her." "Then you think there is no possible mistake or falsehood about this part of his story?" "None in the least, monsieur." "Well, things are assuming a queer look." And he began to whistle between his teeth; which, with M. Verduret, was a sign of intense inward satisfaction. "What seems so, monsieur?" inquired Prosper. "What has just happened; what I have been tracing. Parbleu!" as he exclaimed, imitating the manner of a showman at a fair, "here is a lovely town, called St. Remy, six thousand inhabitants, charming boulevards on the site of the old fortifications; handsome hotel; numerous fountains; large charcoal market, silk factories, famous hospital, and so on." Prosper was on thorns. "Please be so good, monsieur, as to explain what you—" "It also contains." continued M. Verduret, "a Roman triumphal arch which is of unparalleled beauty, and a Greek mausoleum; but no Lagors. St. Remy is the native town of Nostradamus, but not of your friend." "Yet I have proofs." "Naturally. But proofs can be fabricated; relatives can be improvised. Your evidence is open to suspicion. My proofs are undeniable, perfectly authenticated. While you were pining in prison, I was preparing my batteries and collecting munition to open fire. I wrote to St. Remy, and received answers to my questions." "Will you let me know what they were?" "Have patience," said M. Verduret as he turned over the leaves of his memoranda. "Ah, here is number one. Bow respectfully to it, its official." "LAGORS. Very old family, originally from Maillane, settled at St. Remy about a century ago." "I told you so," cried Prosper. "Pray, allow me to finish," said M. Verduret. "The last of the Lagors (Jules-Rene-Henri) bearing without warrant the title of count, married in 1820 Mademoiselle Rosalie Clarisse Fontanet, of Tarascon; died December, 1848, leaving no male heir, but left two daughters. The registers make no mention of any person in the district bearing the name of Lagors.' "Now, what do you think of this information," queried the fat man, with a triumphant smile. Prosper looked amazed. "But why did Monsieur Fauvel treat Raoul as his nephew?" "Ah, you mean as his wife's nephew! Let us examine note number two; it is not official, but it throws a valuable light upon the twenty thousand livres income of your friend. "Jules-Rene-Henri de Lagors, last of his name, died at St. Remy on the 20th of December, 1848, in a state of great poverty. He at one time was possessed of a moderate fortune, but invested it in a silk-worm nursery, and lost it all. "He had no son, but left two daughters, one of whom is a teacher TWO "Yes, monsieur." at AIX, and the other married a retail merchant at Oregon. His widow, at Montagnette, is supported entirely by one of her relatives, the wife of a rich banker in Paris. No person of the name of Lagors lives in the district of Arles. "That is all," said M. Verduret; "don't you think it enough? "Really, monsieur, I don't know whether I am awake or dreaming." "You will be awake after awhile. Now I wish to remark one thing. Some people may assert that the Widow Lagors had a child born after her husband's death. This objection is destroyed by the age of your friend. Raoul is 24, and Monsieur de Lagors has not been dead 20 years." "But," said Prosper, thoughtfully, "who can Kaoul be?" "I don't know. The fact is, I am more perplexed to find out who he is than to know who he is not. There is one man who could give us all the information we seek, but he will take good care to keep his mouth shut." "You mean Monsieur de Clameran?" "Him, and no one else." "I have always felt the most inexplicable aversion toward him. Ah, if we could only get his account in addition to what you already have!" "I have been furnished a few notes concerning the Clameran family by your father, who knew them well; they are brief, but I expect more." "What did my father tell you?" "Nothing favorable, you may be sure. I will read you the synopsis of his information: "Louis de Clameran was born at the Chateau de Clameran, near Tarse- oon. He had an elder brother named Gaston, who, in consequence of an affray in which he had the misfortune to kill one man and badly wound another, was compelled to fly the country in 1842. Gaston was an honest, noble youth, universally beloved. Louis, on the contrary, was a wicked, despicable fellow, detested by all who knew him. "Upon the death of his father, Louis came to Paris, and in less than two years had squandered not only his own patrimony, but also the share of his exiled brother. "Ruined and harassed by debt, Louis entered the army, but behaved so disgracefully that he was dismissed. "After leaving the army we lost sight of him; all we can discover is, that he went to England, and thence to a German gambling resort, where he became notorious for his scandalous conduct. "In 1865 we find him again in Paris. He was in great poverty, and his associates were among the most depraved classes. "But he suddenly heard of the return of his brother Gaston to France. Gaston had made a fortune in Mexico; but being still a young man, and accustomed to a very active life, he purchased, near Oloron, an iron mill, intending to spend the remainder of his life in working it. Six months ago he died in the arms of his brother Louis. His death provided our De Clameran an immense fortune, and the title of marquels." "Then," said Prosper, "from all this I judge that Monsieur de Clameran was very poor when I met him for the first time at Monsieur Fauvel's?" "Evidently." "And about that time Lagors arrived from the country?" "About a month after his appearance Madeleine suddenly banished me?" "Well," exclaimed M. Verduret, "I am glad you are beginning to understand the state of affairs." He was interrupted by the entrance of a stranger. The newcomer was a dandified-looking coachman, with elegant black whiskers, shining boots with fancy tops, buff breeches, and a yellow waistcoat with red and black stripes. After cautiously looking around the room, he walked straight up to the table where M. Verduret sat. "What is the news, Master Joseph Dubois?" said the stout man, eagler. "Ah, patron, don't speak of it!" answered the servant, "things are getting warm." Prosper concentrated all his attention upon this superb domestic. He thought he recognized his face. He had certainly somewhere seen that retreating forehead and those little restless black eyes, but where and when he could not remember. Meanwhile Master Joseph had taken a seat at a table adjoining the one occupied by M. Verduret and Prosper; and, having called for some absinthe, was preparing it by holding the water aloft, and slowly dropping it in the glass. "Speak!" said M. Verduret. "In the first place, patron, I must say that the position of valet and coachman to Monsieur de Clameran is not a bed of roses." "Go on; come to the point. You can complain to-morrow." "Very good. Yesterday my master walked out at two o'clock. I, of course, followed him. Do you know where he went? The thing was as good as a farce. He went to the Archangel to keep the appointment made by Nina Gipsy." "Well, make haste. They told him she was gone. Then?" "Then? Ah, he was not at all pleased, I can tell you. He hurried back to the hotel where the other, Monsieur de Lagors, awaited him. And, upon my soul, I have never heard so much swearing in my life! Monsieur Raoul asked him what had happened to put him in such a bad humor. 'Nothing,' replied my master, 'except that little devil has run off, and no one knows where she is; she has clipped through our fingers. Then THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA they both appeared to be vexed and uneasy. Lagors asked if she knew anything serious: 'She knows nothing but what I told you,' replied Clameran; 'but this nothing, falling in the ear of a man with any suspicions, will be more than enough to work on.' M. Verduret smiled like a man who had his reasons for appreciating at their just value De Clameran's fears. "Well, your master is not without sense, after all; don't you think he showed it by saying that?" "Yes, patron. Then Lagors exclaimed: 'If it is as serious as that, we must get rid of this little serpent!' But my master shrugged his shoulders, and, laughing loudly, said: 'You talk like an idiot; when one is annoyed by a woman of this sort, one must take measures to get rid of her administratively.' This idea seemed to amuse them both very much." "I can understand their being entertained by it," said M. Verdurret; "it is an excellent idea; but the misfortune is, it is too late to carry it out. The nothing which made Clamceran weasel has already fallen into a knowing ear." With breathless curiosity, Prosper listened to this report, every word of which seemed to throw light upon past events. Now, he thought, he understood the fragment of Gipsey's letter. He saw that this Raoul, in whom he had confided so deeply, was nothing more than a scoundrel. A thousand little circumstances, unnoticed at the time, now recurred to his mind, and made him wonder how he could have been blind so long. Master Joseph Dubois continued his report: "What!" exclaimed Prosper, "after the insulting language he used the day of the robbery, did he dare to visit the house?" "Yes, monsieur; he not only dared this, but he also stayed there until midnight, to my great discomfort; for I got as wet as a rat waiting for him." "How did he look when he came out?" asked M. Verduret. "Well, he certainly looked less pleased than when he went in. After putting away my carriage, and rubbing down my horses, I went to see if he wanted anything; I found the door locked, and he swore at me like a trooper through the keyhole." And, to assist the digestion of this insult, Master Joseph here gulped down a glass of absinthe. "Is that all?" questioned M. Verduret. "All that occurred yesterday, patron; but this morning my master rose late, still in a horribly bad humor. At noon Raoul arrived, also in a rage. They at once began to dispute, and such a row! Why the most abandoned house-breakers and pick-pockets would have blushed to hear such billinggate. At one time my master seized the other by the throat and shook him like a reed. But Raoul was too quick for him; he saved himself from strangulation by drawing out a sharp-pointed knife, the sight of which made my master drop him in a hurry, I can tell you." "But what did they say?" "Ah, there is the rub, patron," said Joseph, in a piteous tone, "the scamps spoke English, so I could not understand them. But I am sure they were disputing about money. "Because I learned at the exposition that the word 'argent' meant money in every language in Europe; and this they constantly used in their conversation." M. Verduret sat with his knit brows, talking in an undertone to himself; and Prosper, who was watching him, wondered if he was trying to understand and construct the dispute by mere force of reflection. "When they had done fighting," continued Joseph, "the rascals began to talk in French again; but they only spoke of a fancy ball which is to be given by some banker. When Raoul was leaving, my master said; 'Since this thing is inevitable, and it must take place to-day, you had better remain at home, at Vesinet, this evening.' Rapul replied: 'Of course.'" Night was approaching, and the smoking room was gradually filling with men, who called for absinthe or bitters, and youths who perched themselves up on high stools, and smoked their pipes. "It is time to go," said M. Verduret; "your master will want you, Joseph; besides, here is someone come for me. I will see you to-morrow." The new-comer was no other than Cavaillon, more troubled and frightened than ever. He looked uneasily around the room, as if he expected the whole police force to appear, and carry him off to prison. He did not sit down at M. Verduret's table, but stealthily gave his hand to Prosper, and, after assuring himself that no one was observing them, handed M. Verduret a package, saying: "She found this in a cupboard." It was a handsomely-bound prayer book. M. Verduret rapidly turned over the leaves, and soon found the pages from which the words pasted on Prosper's letter had been cut. "I had moral proofs," he said, handing the book to Prosper, "but here is material proof sufficient in itself to save you." When Prosper looked at the book he turned pale as a ghost. He recognized this prayer book instantly. He had given it to Madeleine in exchANGE for the medal. He opened it, and on the fly-leaf Madeleine had written: "Souvenir of Notre Dame de Fourvieres, 17 January, 1866." "This book belongs to Madeleine," he cried. Mr. Verduret did not reply, but walked toward a young man dressed like a brewer, who had just entered the room. He glanced at the note which this person handed to him, and hastened back to the table, and said, in an agitated tone: "I think we have got them now!" Throwing a five-trance piece on the table, and without saying a word to Cavaillon, he seized Prosper's arm, and hurried from the room. "What a fatality!" he said, as he hastened along the street: "we may miss them. We shall certainly reach St. Lazare station too late for the St. Germain train." "For Heaven's sake, where are you going?" asked Prosper. "Never mind, we can talk after we start. Hurry!" Reaching Palais Royal place, M. Verduret stopped before one of the hacks belonging to the railway station, and examined the horses at a glance. "How much for driving us to Vesinet?" he asked of the driver. "I don't know the road very well that way." The name of Vesinet was enough for Prosper. "I will point out the road," he interrupted, quickly. "Weil," said the driver, "at this time of night, in such dreamful weather, it ought to be 25 francs." "Bless my soul! Why, monsieur, I leave that to your generosity; but if you put it at 35 francs—" "You shall have a hundred," interrupted M. Verdure, "if you overtake a carriage which has half an hour's start of us." And, whipping up his lean horses, he galloped them down the Rue de Valois at lightning speed. CHAPTER X. Leaving the little station of Vesnet, we come upon two roads. One, to the left, masacadamized and kept in perfeet repair, leads to the village, of which there are glimpses here and there through the trees. The other, newly laid out, and just covered with gravel, leads through the woods. Along the latter, which before the lapse of five years will be a busy street, are built a few houses, hideous in design, and at some distance apart; rural summer retreats of city merchants, but unoccupied during the winter. It was at theunction of these two roads that Prosier stopped the hack. The driver had gained his hundred francs. The houses were completely worn out, but they had accomplished all that was expected of them; M. Verduret could distinguish the lamps of a hack similar to the one he occupied, about fifty yards ahead of him. M. Verdurel jumped out, and, handling the driver a bank note, said: "Here is what I promised you. Go to the first tavern you find on the right-hand side of the road as you enter the village. If we do not meet you there in an hour, you are at liberty to return." Paris" The driver was overwhelming in his thanks; but neither Prosper nor his friend heard them. They had already started up the new road. The weather, which had been inclement when they set out, was now fearful. The rain fell in torrents, and a furious wind howled dismally through the dense woods. M. Verduret and Prosper had been running along the muddy road for about five minutes, when suddenly the latter stopped and said: "This is Rooul's house." Before the gate of an isolated house stood the hack which M. Verduret had followed. Reclining on his seat, wrapped in a thick cloak, was the driver, who, in spite of the pouring rain, was already asleep, evidently waiting for the person whom he had brought to this house a few minutes ago. M. Verduret pulled his cloak, and said, in a low voice: "Wake up, my good man." The driver started, and, mechanically gathering his reins, yawned out: "I am ready; come on!" But when, by the light of the carriage lamps, he saw two men in this lonely spot, he imagined that they wanted his purse, and perhaps his life. "I am engaged!" he cried out, as he cracked his whip in the air; "I am waiting here for someone." "I know that, you fool," replied M. Verduret, "and only wish to ask you a question, which you can gain five frances by answering. Did you not bring a middle-aged lady here?" This question, this promise of five frances, instead of reassuring the coachman, increased his alarm. "I have already told you I am waiting for someone," he said, "and, if you don't go away and leave me alone, I will call for help." M. Verduret drew back quickly. "Come away," he whispered to Prosper, "the cur will do as he says; and the alarm once given, farewell to our projects. We must find some other entrance than by this gate." Then they went along the wall surrounding the garden, in search of a place where it was possible to climb up. This was difficult to discover, the wall being 12 feet high, and the night very dark. Fortunately, M. Verduret was very agile; and, having decided upon the spot to be scaled, he drew back a few feet, and making a sudden spring, seized one of the projecting stones above him, and drawing himself up by aid of his hands and feet, soon found himself on the top of the wall. It was now Prosper's turn to climb up; but, though much younger than his companion, he had not his agility and strength, and would never have succeeded if M. Verduret had not pulled him up, and then helped him down on the other side. Once in the garden, M. Verduret looked about him to study the situa- tion. The house occupied by M. de Lagors was built in the middle of an immense garden. It was narrow, two stories high, and with garrets. Only one window, in the second story, was lighted. "As you have often been here," said M. Verduret, "you must know all about the arrangement of the house; what room is that where we see the light?" "That is Raoul's bed-chamber." "Very good. What rooms are on the first floor?" "The kitchen, pantry, billiard-room, and dining-room." "And on the floor above?" "Two drawing-rooms, separated by folding doors, and a library." "Raoul has none at present. He is written on by a man and his wife, who live at Vesinet; they come in the morning, and leave after dinner." M. Verduret rubbed his hands gleefully. "That suits our plans exactly," he said; "there is nothing to prevent our hearing what Raoul has to say to this person who has come from Paris at ten o'clock at night, to see him. Let us go in." Prosper seemed averse to this, and said: "It is a serious thing for us to do, monsieur." "Bless my soul! what else did we come here for? Did you think it was a pleasure trip, merely to enjoy this lovely weather?" he said, in a bantering tone. "Suppose we are? If the least noise betrays our presence, you have only to advance boldly as a friend come to visit a friend, and, finding the door open, walk in." But unfortunately the heavy oak door was locked. M. Verduret shook it in vain. "How foolish!" he said, with exation, "I ought to have brought my instruments with me. A common lock which could be opened with a nail, and I have not even a piece of wire!" Thinking it useless to attempt the door, he tried successively every window on the ground floor. Alas! each blind was securely fastened on the inside. M. Verduret was provoked. He prowled around the house like a fox around a hen-enco, seeking an entrance. Despairingly he came back to the spot in front of the house whence he had the best view of the lighted window. "If I could only look in," he cried "Just to think that in there," and he pointed to the window, "is the solution of the mystery; and we are cut off from it by thirty or forty feet of cursed blank wall!" Prosper was more surprised than ever at his companion's strange behavior. He seemed perfectly at home in this garden; he ran about without any precaution; so that one would have supposed him accustomed to such expeditions, especially when he spoke of pleking the lock of on occupied house, as if he were talking of opening a snuff-box. He was utterly indifferent to the rain and sleet driven in his face by the gusts of wind as he splashed about in the mud, trying to find some way of entrance. "I must get a peep into that window," he said, "and I will, cost what it may!" Prosper seemed to suddenly remember something. "There is a ladder here," he cried. "Why did you not tell me that before? Where is it?" "At the end of the garden, under the trees." They ran to the spot, and in a few minutes had the ladder standing against the wall. But to their chargin they found the ladder six feet too short. Six long feet of wall between the top of the ladder and the lighted window was a very discouraging sight to Prosper; he exclaimed: "We can not reach it." "We can reach it," cried M. Verduret, triumphantly. And he quickly placed himself a yard off from the house, and seizing the ladder, cautiously raised it, and rested the bottom round on his shoulders, at the same time holding the two uprights firmly and steadily with his hands. The obstacle was overcome. "Now mount," he said to his companion. Prosper did not hesitate. The enthusiasm of difficulties so skillfully conquered, and the hope of triumph, gave him a strength and agility which he had never imagined he possessed. He made a sudden spring, and seizing the lower rounds, quickly climbed up the ladder, which swayed and trembled beneath his weight. But he had scarcely looked in the lighted window when he uttered a cry which was drowned in the roaring tempest, and dropped like a log down on the wet grass, exclaiming: "The villain! the villain!" With wonderful promptness and vigor, M. Verduret laid the ladder on the ground, and ran toward Prosper, fearing he was dead or dangerously injured. "What did you see? Are you hurt?" he whispered. But Prosper had already risen. Although he had had a violent fall, he was unhurt; he was in a state when mind governs matter so absolutely that the body is insensible to pain. "I saw," he answered, in a hoarse voice, "I saw Madeleine—do you understand, Madeleine—in that room, alone with Raoul." M. Verduret was confounded. Was it possible that he, the infallible expert, had been mistaken in his deductions? He well knew that M. de Lagors' visitor was a woman; but his own conjectures and the note which Mme. Gipsy had sent to him at the tavern, had fully assured him that this woman was Mme. Fauvel. "You must be mistaken," he said to Prosper. "No, monsieur, no. Never could I mistake another for Madeleine. Ah! you who heard what she said to me yesterday, answer me; was I to expect such infamous treason as this? You said to me then, "She loves you, she loves you! Now do you think she loves me?" Speak." M. Verduret did not answer. He had first been stupefied by his mistake, and was now racking his brain to discover the cause of it, which was soon discerned by his penetrating mind. "This is the secret discovered by Nina," continued Prosper, "Madeleine, this pure and noble Madeleine, whom I believed to be as immaculate as an angel, is in love with this thief, who has even stole the name he bears; and, I, trusting fool that I was, made this scoundrel my best friend. I confided to him all my hopes and fears; and he was her lover! Of course they amused themselves by ridiculing my silly devotion and blind confidence!" He stopped, overcome by his violent emotions. Wounded vanity is the worst of miseries. The certainty of having been so shamefully deceived and betrayed made Prosper almost insane with rage. "This is the last humiliation I shall submit to," he fiercely cried. "It shall not be said that I was coward enough to stand by and let an insult like this go unpunished." He started toward the house; but M. Verduret seized his arm and said: "What are you going to do?" "Have my revenge! I will break down the door; what do I care for the noise and scandal, now that I have nothing to lose? I shall not attempt to creep into the house like a thief, but as a master, as one who has a right to enter, as a man who having received an insult which can only be washed out with blood comes to demand satisfaction. "You will do nothing of the sort, Prosper." "You? Do not hope that you will be able to deter me. I will appear before them, put them to the blush, kill them both, then put an end to my own wretched existence. That is what I intend to do, and nothing shall stop me!" If M. Verduret had not held Prosper with a vise-like grip, he would have escaped, and carried out his threat. "If you make any noise, Prosper, or raise an alarm, all your hopes are ruined." "I have no hopes now." "Raoul, put on his guard, will escape us, and you will remain dishonored forever." "It makes a great difference to me. I have sworn to prove your innocence. A man of your age can easily find a wife, but can never restore ruster to a tarnished name. Let nothing interfere with the establishing of your innocence." Genuine passion is uninfluenced by surrounding circumstances. M. Verduret and Prosper stood foot-deep in mud, wet to the skin, the rain pouring down on their heads, and yet seemed in no hurry to end their dispute. "I will be avenged," repeated Prosper, with the persistency of a fixed idea; "I will avenge myself." "Well, avenge yourself like a man, and not like a child!" said M. Verduret, angrily. "Yes, I repeat it, like a child. What will you do after you get into the house? Have you any arms? No! You rush upon Raoul, and a struggle ensues; while you two are fighting, Madeleine jumps in her carriage, and drives off. What then? Which is the stronger, you or Raoul?" Overcome by the sense of his pow- lessness, Prosper was silent. "And arms would be of no use." continued M. Verduret; "it is fortu- nate you have none with you, for it would be very foolish to shoot a man whom you can send to the galleys." "What must I do?" "Wait. Vengeance is a delicious fruit, that must ripen in order that we may fully enjoy it." Prosper was unsettled in his resolution; M. Verduret seeing this brought forth his last and strongest argument. "How do we know," he said, "that Mademoiselle Madeleine is here on her own account? Did we not come to the conclusion that she was sacrificing herself for the benefit of some one else? That superior will which compelled her to banish you may have constrained this step to-night." That which coincides with our secret wishes is always eagerly welcomed. This supposition, apparently improbable, struck Prosper as possibly true. "That might be the case," he murmured, "who knows?" "I would soon know," said M. Verduret, "if I could see them together in that room." "Will you promise me, monsieur, to tell me the exact truth, all that you see and hear, no matter how painful it may be for me!" "I swear it, upon my word of honor." Then, with a strength of which a few minutes before he would not have believed himself possessed, Prosper raised the ladder, and placed the last round on his shoulder, and said to M. Verduret: "Mount!" M. Verduret rapidly ascended the ladder without even shaking it, and had his head on a level with the window. Prosper had seen but too well. There was Madeleine at this hour of the night, alone with Raoul de Lagors in his room! M. Verduret observed that she still wore her shawl and bonnet. She was standing in the middle of the room, talking with great animation. Her look and gestures betrayed indignant scorn. There was an expression of ill-disguised loathing upon her beautiful face. Raoul was seated by the fire, stirring up the coals with a pair of tongs. Every now and then he would shrug his shoulders, like a man resigned to everything he heard, and had no answer, except. "I can not help it. I can do nothing for you." given the diamond ring on his finger to be able to hear what was said; but the roaring wind completely drowned their voices. "They are evidently quarreling," he thought; "but it is not a lovers' quarrel." "Madeleine continued talking; and it was by closely watching the face of Lagors, clearly revealed by the lamp on the mantel, that M. Verdure hoped to discover the meaning of the scene before him. At one moment Lagors would start and tremble in spite of his apparent indifference; the next, he would strike at the fire with the tongs, as if giving vent to his rage at some reproach uttered by Madeleine. Finally Madeleine changed her threats into entreaties, and, clasping her hands, almost fell at his knees. He turned away his head, and refused to answer save in monosyllables. Several times she turned to leave the room, but each time returned, as if asking a favor, and unable to make up her mind to leave the house till she had obtained it. At last she seemed to have uttered something decisive; for Raoul quickly rose and opened a desk near the fireplace, from which he took a bundle of papers, and handed them to her. "Well," thought M. Verduret, "this looks bad. Can it be a compromising correspondence which the fair one wants to secure?" Madeleine took the papers, but was apparently still dissatisfied. She again entreated him to give her something else. Raoul refused; and then she threw the papers on the table. The papers seemed to puzzle M. Verduret very much, as he gazed at them through the window. "I am not blind," he said, "and I certainly am not mistaken; those papers, red, green and yellow, are pawnbrokers' tickets." Madeleine turned over the papers, as if looking for some particular ones. She selected three, which she put in her pocket, disdainfully pushing the others aside. She was evidently preparing to take her departure, for she said a few words to Raoul, who took up the lamp as if to escort her down stairs. There was nothing more for M. Verduret to see. He carefully descended the ladder, muttering to himself: "Pawnbrokers' tickets! What infamous mystery lies at the bottom of all this?" The first thing he did was to remove the ladder. Raoul might take it into his head to look around the garden when he came to the door with Madeleine, and if he did so the ladder could scarcely fail to attract his attention. M. Verduret and Prosper hastily laid it on the ground, regardless of the shrubs and vines they destroyed in doing so, and then concealed themselves among the trees, whence they could watch at once the front door and the outer gate. Madeleine and Raoul appeared in the door way, Raoul set the lamp on the bottom step, and offered his hand to the girl; but she refused it with haughty contempt, which somewhat soothed Prosper's lacerated heart. This scornful behavior did not, however, seem to surprise or hurt Raoul. He simply answered by an ironical gesture which implied: "As you please!" He followed her to the gate, which he opened and closed after her; then he hurried back to the house, while Madeleine's carriage drove rapidly away. "Now, monsieur," said Prosper, "you must tell me what you saw. You promised me the truth no matter how bitter it might be. Speak; I can bear it, be it what it may." "You will only have joy to bear, my friend. Within a month you will bitterly regret your suspicions of tonight. You will blush to think that you ever imagined Mademoiselle Madeleine to be intimate with a man like Lagors." "But, monsieur, appearances—" "It is precisely against appearances that we must be on our guard. Always distrust them. A suspicion, false or just, is always based on something. But we must not stay here forever; and, as Raoul has fastened the gate, we shall have to climb back again." "But there is the ladder." "Let it stay where it is; as we can not efface our foot prints, he will think thieves have been trying to get into the house." They scaled the wall, and had not walked fifty steps when they heard the noise of a gate being unlocked. They stood aside and waited; a man soon passed by on his way to the station. "That is Raoul," said M. Verduret, and Joseph will report to us that he has gone to tell Cleramor what has just taken place. If they are only kind enough to speak French!" He walked along quietly for some time, trying to connect the broken chain of his deductions. "How in the deuce," he abruptly asked, "did this Lagors, who is devoted to gay society, come to choose a lonely country house to live in?" "I suppose it was because Monsieur Fauvel's villa is only 15 minutes' ride from here, on the Seine." "That accounts for his staying here in the summer; but in winter." "Oh, in winter he has a room at the Hotel de Louvre, and all the year round keeps an apartment in Paris." This did not enlighten M. Verduret much; he hurried his pace. "I hope our driver has not gone. We can not take the train which is about to start, because Raoul would see us at the station." Although it was more than an hour since M. Verduret and Prosper left the hack at the branch road, they found it waiting for them in front of the tavern. The driver could not resist the desire to change his five-franc piece; he had ordered dinner, and, finding the wine very good, was calling for more, when he looked up and saw his employers. "Well, you are in a strange state!" he exclaimed. Prosper replied that they had gone THE PLANET SATURDAY...JUNE 30TH. 1906. to see a friend, and, losing their way, had fallen into a pit; as if there were pits in Vesinet forests. "Ah, that is the way you got covered with mud, is it?" exclaimed the driver, who, though apparently contented with this explanation, strongly suspected that his two customers had been engaged in some nefarious transaction. The opinion seemed to be entertained by everyone present, for they looked at Prosper's muddy clothes and then at each other, in a knowing way. But M. Verduret stopped all comment by saying: "Come on!" "All right, monsleur; get in while I settle my bill; I will be there in a minute. The drive back was silent, and seemed interminably long. Prosper at first tried to draw his strange companion into conversation; but, as he received nothing but monosyllables in reply, held his peace for the rest of the journey. He was again beginning to feel irritated at the absolute empire exercised over him by this man. Physical discomfort was added to his other troubles. He was stiff and numb; every bone in him ached with the cold. Although mental endurance may be unlimited, bodily strength must in the end give way. A violent effort is always followed by reaction. Lying back in a corner of the carriage, with his feet upon the front seat, M. Verduret seemed to be enjoying a nap; yet he was never more wide awake. He was in a perplexed state of mind. This expedition, which, he had been confident, would resolve all his doubts, had only added mystery to the mystery. His chain of evidence, which he had thought so strongly linked, was completely broken. For him the facts remained the same, but circumstances had changed. He could not imagine what common motive, what moral or material complicity, what influences, could have existed to make the four actors in his drama. Mme. Fauvel, Madeleine, Raoul and Clameran, seemed to have the same object in view. He was seeking in his fertile mind, that encyclopaedia of craft and subtlety, for some combination which would throw light on the problem before him. The midnight bells were ringing when they reached the Archangel, and for the first time M. Verduret remembered that he had not dined. Fortunately Mme. Alexandre was still up, and in the twinkling of an eye had improvised a tempting supper. It was more than attention, more than respect, that she showed her guest. Prosper observed that she gazed admiringly at M. Verduret all the while he was eating his supper. "You will not see me to-morrow," said M. Verduret to Prosper, when he had risen to leave the room; "but I will be here about this time to-morrow night. Perhaps I shall discover what I am seeking at Messieurs Jandidiers' ball." Prosper was dumb with astonishment. What! would M. Verduret think of appearing at a ball given by the wealthiest and most fashionable bankers in Paris? This accounted for his sending to the costumer. "Then you are invited to this ball?" The expressive eyes of M. Verduret danced with amusement. "Not yet," he said, "but I shall be." Oh, the inconsistency of the human mind! Prosper was tormented by the most serious pre-occupations. He looked sadly around his chamber, and, as he thought of M. Verduret's projected pleasure at the ball, exclaimed: "Ah, how fortunate he is! To-morrow he will have the privilege of seeing Madeleine." BEES AND POULTRY Time to think about water-glass eggs. They say that bee-keepers should organize. Breed your queens to suit your demand for honey-gatherers. There are bee-keepers who keep bees, and then there are real bee-keepers. Mites are very destructive and multiply with astonishing rapidity. Look for them often. Scrub bees, scrub bee-keeping, and scrub bee-keepers are usually found at the same place. Catch the infection of cleanly practice in the poultry yard and the hens will catch it too. Every breed is popular enough for every breeder to dispose of first-class fowls at good prices. It is the good queen and the good management that work to the best advantage in an apary. Not the breed, not the feed, not the house, not the yard, not anything counts more than the man in poultry raising as a business. Cleanliness a Factor The cleaner the poultry establishment is kept the more certainly will the business pay a profit. Dirt is the harborer of both disease germs and of mites. It is with fowls as with the man belings. Dirt and squall are the handmaldens of disease and death. Many a poultry enterprise has failed just because the owner did not keep everything clean. Tobacco Plants in Garden. Grow some tobacco plants in the garden. The infusion is excellent for spraying plants, hen houses and lice infested animals. HISTORIC YORKTOWN AS IT IS TODAY BY WALTER M. JOHNS COPYRIGHTED, 1906, BY CNLURIE T has been 125 years since the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to General Washington at Yorktown. The capitulation took place on Oct 19, 1781. A century later a centennial celebration of the event was held, at which time was laid IT has been 125 years since the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to General Washington at Yorktown. The capitulation took place on Oct. 19, 1781. A century later a centennial celebration of the event was held, at which time was laid the cornerstone of the beautiful monument that commemorates the victory which ended the American war for independence. At the celebration were President Arthur and several members of his cabinet, Baron von Steuben of Germany, a descendant of the Baron von Steuben who fought in the Revolution; Count de Rochambeau of France, a descendant of the Count de Rochambeau who commanded the French allies at Yorktown; several other French representatives and many more notables, including governors of the states. The oration was delivered by Robert C. Winthrop of Boston. The military parade was especially imposing. General Sherman was present, with his full staff, as were also Generals Hancock and Fitz-Hugh Lee. There were fully 9,500 men in line. French and American warships were in the York river, as those of the French had been 100 years before. Salutes were fired, one being to the British colors as a token that the animosities of the old struggle were ended, if not forgotten. Addresses were delivered by President Arthur, Baron von Steuben, Count de Rochambeau and others. In the quarter of a century that has since elapsed the monument has been completed. The most notable part of the shaft is that consisting of the figures of thirteen maliens, representing the thirteen colonies. About the base of the obelisk are appropriate inscriptions reciting the terms of the surrender and attendant circumstances. The shaft itself is tastily carved and decorated, and the whole is surmounted by a gigantic figure of Liberty. At the spot where the surrender actually took place is a smaller monument, now surrounded and overtopped by trees. The cave used by Lord Cornwallis is still pointed out. Yorktown itself is a small village much as it was in Revolutionary days. The story of Yorktown is familiar to every schoolboy in the land. Washington's masterly strategy leading up to this crowning victory established his military reputation for all time. It was here that Alexander Hamilton, though a mere stripling, distinguished WASHINGTON. HAMILTON. himself by leading a splendid and successful charge, and it was here that Count St. Simon and other gallant Frenchmen gained the undying gratitude of Americans. There were many things about the entire Yorktown campaign that seemed almost providential. The departure of the British fleet, allowing the French fleet of Count de Grasse to occupy Chesapeake bay, the storm that prevented Cornwallis from crossing to Gloucester and cutting his way out, the withdrawal of the British forces from the outer line of intrenchments—these and many other similar incidents all favored the colonists. The victory at Yorktown enacted the Declaration of Independence into international law. It not only made America free, but pointed a path to liberty for all oppressed peoples of the future. It established a precedent of revolt and marked a limit to tyranny. It was a divine reminder that God has not abandoned the world to the caprice of despots. In point of numbers engaged or fierce fighting it was not a great battle; but, measured by its ultimate effects on mankind, it was one of the most momentous engagements in the history of the world. It kindled a fire in the hearts of the French soldiers that burned up the throne of the Bourbons. It paralyzed tyranny in England and made possible an era of freedom for all the Anglo-Saxon race. In short, with the Declaration of Independence, which it sealed with the magic seal of success, Yorktown uttered a prophecy of democracy in all lands. How common and insignificant are many of the scenes of immortal deeds. Thermopyline is but a small and unimportant mountain pass. Gettysburg is but a country village. Yorktown had about sixty houses at the time of the siege, nor is it much more ambitious now. Yet these furnish the settings of some of the chief jewels of history. Yorktown the village is little disturbed by the currents of the great world that were so importantly modified by Yorktown the battle. It yawns in its content, fishes for oysters and knows but little change. Such places are not disturbed by the fever of transition. It is rather a sightly town, lying high on its peninsula. It is proud in its own way of its monument and memories, but it is too close to them to realize their significance. Speaking of Cornwallis' cave, Lossing casts doubt on its being the exact hole in the wall where the British general met his officers for council. That, according to the Lossing version, is now eradicated. This, which passes for the cave, was used at the time of the investment as a hiding place for valuables. However, it serves. The door was placed in front of the opening for commercial purposes, that some of the villagers might charge an entrance fee. Above the retreat still stand the British breastworks, reminders of a struggle that gave a new republic to the world. One of the most touching incidents in the siege of Yorktown centered about Governor Nelson of Virginia. Nelson was in command of the militia of his state and directed the battery that opened fire on the British the morning of Oct. 17, the last action before the surrender. Nelson's house was situated in Yorktown, the largest and most pretentious in the place. In this mansion Cornwallis had his headquarters. Despite the personal loss he would suffer by the bombardment the governor ordered the guns trained upon his own home for the purpose of dislodging the British commander. The mansion was severely injured by the cannonade which followed, but Cornwallis and his officers were driven out and as a result proposed a cessation of DE BOCHAMBEAU DE GRASSE hostilities and two days later surrendered. Washington publicly thanked Nelson for this act of patriotism. The surrender itself was as pathetic as it was memorable. The French troops were drawn up in a long line on one side, the American troops on the other, thus forming a lane, through which the conquered army marched. The aspect of the British was as subdued and dejected as their thoughts. Cornwallis pleaded indisposition and did not appear. His sword was sent by a subordinate. Whether this was the reason that Washington designated a subordinate to receive it or not is unknown, but at any rate General Lincoln was put forward to take the token of surrender. He then gallantly returned it. It was a piece of poetic justice that Lincoln was chosen for this office, as he himself had been forced to surrender in a particularly humiliating manner the year before. When all the stragglers were gathered together the number of those who capitulated reached between 7,000 and 8,000, no small army for that day. The Americans and French had probably twice as many. Three young men who played a prominent part in the campaign of Yorktown afterward became important figures in history. They were Alexander Hamilton and Marquis de la Fayette, each at that time aged twenty-four, and Count de St. Simon, just turning twenty-one. Hamilton gallantly led an important charge at Yorktown and captured a British outpost. He was also officer of the day at the time of the surrender. His subsequent career as a member of the constitutional convention and as Washington's secretary of the treasury is familiar to every student of American history. At the time Cornwallis retired to Yorktown La Fayette was in command of a Continental army of about 3,000. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Victory Column MONUMENT TO HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION AT YORKTOWN. men in the vicinity of Baltimore. While his army was not large enough to attack that of the British, he was able by a threatening movement to prevent Cornwallis from escaping into North Carolina and thus made Washington's Yorktown siege possible. La Fayette also commanded a body of light infantry during the investment and further distinguished himself. After returning to his native land this unselfish friend of liberty participated in the French revolution, where, if his more moderate policies had been followed, many of the horrors of that upheaval might have been averted. He also lived to be the dominant figure in the revolution of 1830, which finally ended the Bourbon regime and placed Louis Philpe on the throne. Some historians believe that if La Fayette had been of a self seeking nature he might have made himself president of France at that time. Count St. Simon had volunteered in the American cause at the age of seventeen. He was in command of the land troops with Admiral Count de Grasse, which were landed at Yorktown and played a conspicuous part in the siege. St. Simon afterward served in the West Indies and was a military prisoner there. Then he visited Mexico and proposed a canal connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific. Returning to France, he became one of the founders of French socialism and of a new religious system that at one time had a very considerable following. He was one of the first, if not the first, to propose the Suez canal. He was far in advance of his age, and, while many of his nonfous were fantastic, others were prophetic of humanitarian movements now taking place. If measured by effects on after ages, St. Simon was second only to La Fayette as the most conspicuous Frenchman who participated in the American Revolution Experience. We're wont, forsooth, To flay and float you— But how can we Get on without you? -Miltwaukes Sentinel LEAVING A CARD. "But surely you are the man I gave some ple to a fortnight ago?" "Yes lily; I thought p'r'ps you'd like to know I'm able to get about again."—London Tatler. Once the road that leads unto success Sometime go slowly and their bridges brighten. While others choose to take the fast express, But buy a round-trip ticket to return. —Judge. After the Race. Owner (frately)—Yes, if you hadn't stopped to take up that girl in your machine you would have won the race. You were beaten by a mile. Chauffeur—Well, you know a miss is as good as a mile.—Chicago Daily News. 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The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. 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 regalla. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office. The Courts of Calanthe Is the Female Department of the Order. It requires a membership of thirty persons to organize a court. Its members are pledged to exhibit Fidelity, exercise Harmony and prove Love one for the other. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per week sick dues. The only expense for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents and a rosette, costing 25 cents for funeral occasions. THE BANDS OF CALANTHE or Children's Department also con- stitutes 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 noPythian Lodge or Court or Band in your neighborhood, orgrnize one. For all information concerning the Children's Department address. For all information concerning special rates of membership in the lodges and courts, address any difference in the milk, dear? Mr. Younghusband—I should say so. This is a much better quality than we have been getting lately. Mrs. Younghusband—Indeed it is. I got it off a new man who said he would guarantee it to be perfectly pure; so I bought enough to last for a couple of weeks—Royal Magazine. THERE'S A REASON. "How's the water?" "Gee, it's cold! But I guess the ice barge at the dock does it."—N. Y. Herald. Silence Is Better Mr. Titewodd—Didn't I give you a penny for doing that errand for me? Johnny Jones—Yes, sir. Mr. Titewodd—Well, what do you say? Johnny Jones—Please don't make me say it. Ma told me always to be polite to my elders.—Cleveland Leader. An Impression "That orator is a most explosive speaker," remarked one statesman. "I should say so," answered the other. "One of his speeches makes me think of a lot of exclamation points with a few words scattered through them."—Washington Star. Smiles That End in Sorrow. Buy your smiles at the bar and you are likely to pick up your sorrows everywhere. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAKS. FCB only absolutely necessary rega apply at the main office. The Court Is the Female Department of the thirty persons to organize a co- Fidelity, exercise Harmony and an endowment and burial bene- dues. The only expense for re- a rosette, costing 25 cents for f THE BANDS OF CALA stitutes a feature and persons o circle. 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The full size dollar package free, nº payments of any kind, no receipts, no promises, no papers to sign. It is free. All we want to know is that you are not sending for it out of idle curiosity, but that you want to be well curiosity, but that you want to be well and become your strong natural self once more. Man Medicine will do what you want. t to do; make you a real man, man-like, man-powerful. Your name and address will bring it; all you have to do is to send and get it. We send it free to every discouraged one of the man sex. Interstate Remedy Company, 263 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich. "Hallo, old chap, I hear you've lost your job?" "Well, I wouldn't put it like that exactly, but the firm has been foolish enough to sever its connection with me."—Rit-Bits. Stingeyman—Well, old man, it isn't often that we meet, what will you have? Simple—Oh, anything. Stingeyman—Good; then we'll have a walk. Pythias, N. A., S. A., E. A., A. AND A. organization is one of the most powerful has been phenominal. The Grand over all of the cities and counties in need to organize a new lodge. The longest features, but the principles is based on Friendship, based on Charity, the respectable, upright people of their heartiest support. An endowment and burial benefit of $20 per week sick dues. The badge of regalia. For information concerning courts of Calantia of the Order. It requires a memorial court. Its members are pledged and prove Love one for the other. Benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 funeral occasions. ANTHE or Children's Department cannot do better than to enter the final and the benefits all that could death benefits of from $30.09 to $44our neighborhood, orgrnize one. ning the Children's Department a is the most powerful in the country and its al. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has juris- and counties in this state. Thirty males new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of the principles are greater than anything based on Charity and established on Be- right people of the state will find it an order port. Burial benefit of of $200.00 for all ages. It is. The badge costing 75 cents each is the nation concerning the organization of lodges Men's Department also coni can to enter the little ones into this mystic is all that could be expected. It pays from from $30.09 to $40.00. If you have noPythian orgrnize one. Department address, Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR, W. M. United Aid Insurance HOME OFFICE, 312 East Incorporated 1894 under the lawsu Has written over Three Million business since organization. Over sixty-five thousand Over twenty-five Branche All claims paid to date. Ten Thousand Dollars on Deposit in OFFICE 120 W. Hill St., Richmond, Va. of JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. Aid Insurance Company, CE, 312 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. under the lawsof Virginia. 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Broad St., P. chmgh, Va When renting, When buying, When lending money, When borrowing money, When you want an estate managed, When you have Real Estate for sale, Just call Phone No. 4854. ```markdown ``` IT WILL PAY YOU To interest yourself in promot ing the CIRCULATION of the RICHMOND PLANET. HE PLANET SATURDAY...JUNE 30TH. 1906. WHISKY DESTROYING INDIANS. Declaration of the United States Court Seals the Winnebagoes' Doom. When the United States court, in a recent decision, declared that any Indian who had received his allotment of land could purchase all the whisky he wanted, it sounded the death knell of the Winnebago Indian tribe, in eastern Nebraska, on the Missouri river. Already besieged and degraded by lax morals, and cursed with an unquenchable taste for intoxicants, the Winnebagoes and Omahaas were fast going the pace which led them further into debauchery; but the decision of the court, by which the saloons are practically thrown open to them, will, in the opinion of those most familiar with the Indians, accelerate their descent and will, in a few years, lead to the extermination of the entire nation. The Winnebagoes and the Omahas were the early friends of the pioneers of the trans-Missouri country, and always assisted their white allies in the wars with the Sioux and Cheyennes. For years they were the most powerful tribes, with the exception of the Sioux, in the west, and they absorbed more civilization than any of the other tribes. But along with the good of civilization, the Winnebagoes and Omahas also acquired a taste for whisky, until any member of the tribe would sell his very soul for a bottle of "forty rod;" the meaner the whisky the better the Winnebagoes liked it. And this state has descended, with increased strength, to the present day Indian. Years ago, before the love of whisky became a tribal vice with the Indians, the Winnebagoes and Omahas were the most progressive tribes in the west. When their lands were divided into farms and allotted to them, each man receiving a deed to his property, these tribes (or rather tribe, for the Winnebagoes and Omahas early consolidated into one tribe) were well to do and were pointed to by the Indians' Rights Association as an example of what could be done with the red man by kind treatment. But when the Indians began to receive money for their farm products, the "boot-leggers" recognized their harvest was ripening and small saloons sprung up all around the reserve. It was unlawful to sell an Indian whisky, but the profits were large and the temptation great. The Indians got the whisky and the "bootleggers" became wealthy. Soon the profits of the whisky were not enough for the "bootlegger" and different schemes were resorted to in order to increase his profits. Indians were plied with whisky and while under its influence, gotten to sign orders on the Indian agent for cash due them; they were induced to sign deeds to their lands; immense bills of machinery, groceries, dry goods, etc., at fabulous prices, were sold the intoxicated savage, until the tribe was almost destitute. Altogether, the Winnebagoes and Omaha had reached a stage of degeneration rarely found in any people. And then came the order of the United States supreme court that any Indian who has received his allotment of land can purchase all the whisky he wants, if he can pay for it. Practical students of the Indian agree with Supt. Wilson when he says: "It means the utter annihilation of the tribe." The Sisseton band of the Sloux is another tribe of Indians fast approaching poverty and extermination from the same cause, and the court's order will also hasten the time when this once powerful and wealthy people will be no more. Ten years ago the Sissetons had nearly $2,000,000 on deposit with the government, in addition to their farms, cattle, stock, implements, etc. Every Indian, buck, squaw and pappoose, had about $1,000 in cash, beside land and other property. Today this tribe is sunk in the mire. The men are drunkards and gamblers, worthless and lazy; the women are no better. Their money is almost gone, and from a thrifty, energetic people they have drifted back to irresponsibility and almost savagry. And all because of their taste for whisky and the "bootlegger." The Work Among Sailors. A great Christian temperance work is carried on in England in the Royal Sailors' Rest. No fewer than 9,658 pledges were recorded during the year, and of these 2,018 were secured by seamen themselves on the respective ships, those on small craft being as earnest in the cause as those on large vessels, "Miss Wintz, as herdgofer, devotes her energies to the duties of administration in the Rests," says the London Christian, "and with what conspicuous success is demonstrated by the fact that 295,000 men used the institutions during the year; nearly 1,000,000 meals were supplied and the takings amounted to £27,000. The profits were devoted to the maintenance and extension of the general work. Recently an admiral looked over one of the Rests and asked: 'Is it possible this place is run without whisky?' On being assured that it was, he ejaculated: 'Then such places ought to be general.'" Is This Square Dealing? The bureau of commerce reports that in 1904 distillers bottled and placed on sale 1,087,395 gallons of spirits, while "rectifera" "compounders" and "blenders" sold 104,782,502 gallons of imitation stuff under labels specifying that the contents of the bottles were pure. The United States government knows this positively and doesn't try to stop it, but instead issues licenses to the WE WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN A PREMIUM. COLORED INFANTRY IN RESCUE OF ROUGH RIDERS AT SAN JUAN HILL, JULY 2, 1898, SIZE 20X28 AND 20X24 INCHES, ADMIRAL DEWEY'S GREAT NAVAL BATTLE OFF CAVITE IN MANILA BAY, MAY 1ST, 1898, NAVAL BATTLE, DESTRUCTION OF ADMIRAL CERVERA'S SPANISH FLEET OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, JULY 3RD, 1898, SIZE 22X28 INCHES; LAND BATTLE, CAPTURE OF EL CANEY, EL PASO AND FORTIFICATIONS OF SANTIAGO, JULY FIRST AND SECOND, 1898, SIZE 22X28 AND 22X27 INCHES. WE WILL SEND YOU ONE OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR ON THE SAME TERMS. THE PICTURES LIKE THE OTHER BATTLES ARE FINISHED IN COLORS. THEY ARE 22X28 INCHES AND RETAIL AT ONE DOLLAR EACH. WE WILL FURNISH FRAMES FOR ANY OF THESE FINE CHROMOS FOR 2 DOLLARS & 50CTS. EACH ADDITIONAL. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, BATTLE OF SHILOH, BATTLE OF FIVE FORKS, VA., BATTLE OF ATLANTA, GA., BATTLE OF SPOTTSYLVANIA, VA., BATTLE OF VICKSBURG, MISS., BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TENN., BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONITOR AND THE MERRIMAC, BATTLE OF BULL RUN, VA., BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE, BATTLE OF THE BIG HORN, (CUSTER'S LAST CHARGE) STORMING OF FORT WAGNER, S. C., (COLORED TROOPS IN THIS FIGHT), BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, LA., CAPTURE AND DEATH OF SITTING BULL, THE GREAT INDIAN CHIEFTAIN; FORT PILLOW MASSACRE, FALL OF PETERSBURG, VA., BATTLE OF WINCHESTER, VA., BATTLE OF OLUSTEE, FLA. WE WILL SEND FAMILY RECORD, SIZE 22 BY 28, WHICH CONTAINS SPACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF PARENTS AND TEN CHILDREN. WE WILL SEND SOLDIERS WAR RECORD (CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE IN UNITED STATES ARMY.) FOR ONE YEAR EACH, OR THEIR EQUIVALENT, WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, THE MOST INTENSELY INTERESTING BOOK IN THE COUNTRY. WE WILL SEND YOU A GOLD-PLATED BROOCH WITH YOUR PICTURE THEREIN, YOU TO makers of artificial stuff. This is one of the "square deals."—New York Telegram. ```markdown ``` Those who exceed the speed limit in the journey of life must expect to pay the penalty. ART OF WALKING CORRECTLY Conductive to Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Walking correctly and systematically will give one a good digestion and consequently a good complexion; it will rouse one's liver and thus make one optimistic and good-tempered. It will keep one young and save one from double chins and other horses of middle age and obesity. Hold your head up. Feeble, shaky old women are compelled to hold their chins down. It is a matter of balance. If they were to lift the head high they would fall. A woman whose heart is weak will bow her head and cast her eyes upon her feet as she moves. It is a mark of invalidism. Learn how to carry your hands when you walk. In the young women's boarding schools they teach various methods of disposing of them. Try to rest the hands comfortably in front of you. Clasp them when you walk in the house. It is a pretty trick. Fat women, whose hands hardly meet across the front, should not try to clasp the hands. The short, fat fingers look very awkward clasped across the front. The good walker carries her shoulders well back. The dyspeptic carries her shoulders forward. The woman with weak lungs draws her shoulders up; the woman with a weak back lifts one shoulder higher than the other, while the woman whose head aches will always rest one shoulder against something and let her head fall to one side. When you walk, walk. Don't stand. The person who meets you in the street and keeps you standing is a bore. The person who calls and stands half an hour in the doorway is wearisome, as is the one who is always standing the one who never walks. There are women who are called haughty, they hold the head so high. But you admire them just the same. There are women who are called proud, exclusive, and names still more disagreeable. They get it by their erect, beautiful carriage. But all admit that it is elegant. Never mind a little criticism. Begin to hold yourself erect and to walk well. It will repay you for the trouble which you had at first trying to get used to it. HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS To prevent spectacles steaming, rub a little glycerine on them and polish with a soft cloth. Fill pincushions with well dried coffee grounds, for mice or moths will never touch them and the needles and pins will not rust. To remove ink marks from linen without damage place a few drops of diluted hydrochloric acid upon the ink stains and plunge into a bowl of boiling water. Repeat the process until the ink is removed. Wash in soda and water, then again in plain water. To renew and save incandescent mantles, take off the burner and mantle as it stands, put it on an old plate, pour a few drops of methylated spirits over it, light as when new and the mantle will burn as good as new. To preserve oilcloth and linoleum, after washing and thoroughly drying, rub over with a little turpentine and beeswax, mixed together, and polish with a soft cloth. This also brightens as well as cleans it. If you rub grass stains with molasses they will come out without difficulty in the ordinary wash. Two potatoes grated into a basin of warm water give better results than soap in washing delicate channels or woollen goods, ribbons, etc. You can make a faded dress perfectly white by washing it in boiling cream of tartar water. Spots may be removed from ginghams by wetting with milk and covering with common salt; leave for an hour or so, when rinse out in several waters. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" MICK SO STRAIGHTENS KINKY or CURIOUS HAIR that it is can be put up in any size of room with a length of its Hair Pomade was known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is primarily safe preparation known to us that is made from hair, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and from which it may be obtained from one treatment; 2 to 4 hours of use of Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") removes and prevents damage to hair from falling out or breaking off, makes groove and, by nourishing the roots, it new hair and keeps it perfumed and harmless, it is a toilet necessary for laundry, grooming and children. Ford's Hair Pomade ("OZONIZED OX MARROW") has been made and sold continual and is registered in the United States Patent Office, in 1874. In all that long time returned from the hundreds of thousands we have sold, Ford's Hair Pomade remains a must have keep it. Be sure to get Ford's, as its use is the straight, soft, and lively hair Pomade only in 20 cts. size, and is made only in Chicago. The genuine has the signature, Charles Ford Prest. and is made with every bottle. Price only 80 cts. Sold by draughts and dealers. If your drugstore or store is his job or wholesale dealer or send us 80 cts. for one bottle postpaid, or express paid. We pay postage and express delivery and postal or express money order or mention this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Lane 70 Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. IN ORDER TO FURTHER INCREASE OUR STEADILY GROWING CIRCULATION WE WILL OFFER PRIZES. WE WILL SEND YOU THE PLANET AND THE ST LOUIS, MISSOURI, SEMI-WEEKLY GLOBE DEMOCRAT, ONE OF THE LEADING REPUBLICAN JOURNALS IN THE UNITED STATES FOR $2.25 PER YEAR FOR BOTH. WE WILL SEND YOU THE PLANET AND THE COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE FOR $2.25 PER YEAR FOR BOTH. WE WILL SEND YOU THE PLANET AND McCLURE'S MAGAZINE FOR $2.25 PER YEAR FOR BOTH. FURNISH THE PHOTOGRAPH, ONE FOR TAIN PEN, GOLD POINT; ONE LADIES FOR ONE BREAST-PIN, GOLD FILLED; HALF FOR EN LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, ONE AL CLOCK, ONE DOZEN NAPKINS, ONE DOZEN TOWELS, ONE CHOCOLATE POT, PAIR VASES, ONE PAIR KID GLOVES, HAM, ONE TURKEY. FOR TEN NEW SUBSCRIBERS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT, WE WILL SEND PICTURES, ONE ONLY, OF PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT, DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, BATTLE OF SANTIAGO, LAND BATTLE OF QUASIMAS NEAR SANTIAGO, JUNE 24, 1898, SHOWING THE NINTH AND TENTH COLORED CAVALRY IN SUPPORT OF ROUGH RIDERS, SIZE 20X28 AND 20X24 INCHES, LAND BATTLE AND CHARGE OF THE 24TH & 25TH READ THE GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED BY THE PLANET THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA IF YOU WILL TALK WITH YOUR NEIGH- ```markdown ``` FOR TWO YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS FOR FIVE NEW SUBSCRIBERS REQUISITE NUMBER IS OBTAINED, WE WILL FORWARD THE PRESENT INDICATED. A PERSON WHO TRIES TO GET FORTY SUBSCRIBERS AND GETS TIRED MAY INDICATE HIS WISH AND WE WILL SEND THE PRESENT FOR THE NUMBER HE HAS SECURED OVER FIVE. THE NUMBER WILL BE FOR NOT LESS THAN FIVE NOR MORE THAN TEN AND NOT LESS THAN TEN NOR MORE THAN TWENTY AND NOT LESS THAN TWENTY NOR MORE THAN FORTY, TO DETERMINE THE PRIZE TO WHICH THE WORKER IS ENTITLED. IF ANYTHING IS DESIRED NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS LIST, WRITE US ABOUT IT AND WE WILL TELL YOU IN WHAT CLASS IT BE LONGS. ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 North Fourth Street, RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. A man and a woman talking. PLANET WEEKLY READING UNITED TH. NET AND DR $2.25 NET AND YEAR RS END PIC- T THEO- WASH- ND BAT- JUNE 24, TH COL- DUGH RI- S, LAND 1 & 25TH ```markdown ``` REQUISITION FOR WA SHOULD YOU DESIRE ANY COLORED JOURNAL IN THE UNITED STATES, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLANET AT A GREATLY REDUCED RATE FOR BOTH. FURNISH THE PHOTOGRAPH, ONE FOUNTAIN PEN, GOLD POINT; ONE LADIES RING, ONE BREAST-PIN, GOLD FILLED; HALF DOZEN LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, ONE ALARM CLOCK, ONE DOZEN NAPKINS, ONE HALF DOZEN TOWELS, ONE CHOCOLATE POT, ONE PAIR VASES, ONE PAIR KID GLOVES, ONE HAM, ONE TURKEY. WE WILL SEND ONE CHINA SET, THIRTY-ONE PIECES; ONE NECKLACE; DICKENS, SHAKESPEARE, BYRON WORKS; ONE UMBRELLA, ONE PLAIN GOLD RING, ONE PAIR LACE CURTAINS 1,000 ENVELOPES, 1,000 SHEETS OF PAPER PRINTED AND DELIVERED; ONE TOILET SET, ONE HALF CORD OF SAWED WOOD. FOR TWENTY NEW SUBSCRIBERS WE WILL GIVE ONE HANDSOME GOLD RING WITH OPALS, RUBIES OR PEARLS; ONE JEWELRY BOX FINISHED IN GOLD OR SILVER; ONE SILK SHIRT WAIST; ONE READY MADE DRESS, ONE GOLD WATCH, FILLED, WARRANTED FOR TEN YEARS, ONE ROCKING CHAIR, ONE LOAD OF COAL, ONE GROSS OF SOAP, EITHER WASHING OR TOILET; ONE BARREL OF BEST FLOUR, ONE PAIR BLANKETS, ONE MANICURE SET, ONE SEAMSTRESS' WORK BOX, ONE PAIR SHOES, GENTS OR LADIES. FOR FORTY YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS OR EQUIVALENT, WE WILL GIVE ONE SEWING MACHINE, ONE DIAMOND RING, ONE GOLD WATCH, ONE PAIR FINE, GOLD EARRINGS, ONE MUSIC BOX, ONE PHONOGRAPH, ONE READY MADE DRESS, ONE SUIT OF GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES, ONE GOLD-HEADED CANE, ONE GOLD-HEADED UMBRELLA, ONE CHINA SET, ONE DOZEN SILVER-PLATED KNIVES AND FORKS, ONE HAT-RACK, ONE SILK DRESS, ONE WEEK'S TRIP TO THE SEASHORE, RAILROAD FARE AND HOTEL BILL PAID, FOR ANY RICHMOND WORKER. THESE OFFERS MAY BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY SENDING ONE OR TWO SUBSCRIBER'S NAMES AT A TIME. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD OF THEM; AS SOON AS THE FOR TEN NEW SUBSCRIBERS FIVE not= the COLORED WE WILL WITH THE CRED RATE RIZES. ONE FOUNDED RING, HALF DOZZLE ALARM ONE HALF POT, ONE MOVES, ONE RERS SHIRTY-ONE RING, SHAKESPELLA, ONE CURTAINS OF PAPER TOILET SET, D. BERS GOLD RING; ONE JEWELER SILVER; ADY MADELED, WARM-ROCKING, GROSS OF FILET; ONE BLANK-AMSTRESS'TS OR LA- BERS ONE SEW-RING, ONE GOLD EAR-NOGRAPH, MIT OF GEN-OLD-HEADED SPELLA, ONE PER-PLATED MACK, ONE TO THE SEA-MOTEL BILL RER. EN ADVAN-TWO SUB-WE WILL ON AS THE . ```markdown ``` SIX RogeA enc. s Hee aN ; ; Sas The Praise of Liberty {Cor YOO, by J. AL Edgerton} WE ct 2 tomett of acctaim On Liberiy’s enchanted name. With flowers cf fire and wreaths of flame We strew her radiant way. Our uprome fills the earth and sky As bomb and cannon we employ In sheer abandonment of joy To celebrate her day. AND rt when alare and clamor pall When enis the merry carnival, When her tricolors cease to fall As star showers fall by night, Why then desert her? Why forget The paths in which her feet are set? Why cease to march where beckons yet Her high and holy light? WE tr ber children. All we hold She gave vs when the files were rolled In war's red vapor. as of old She led the battle’s van. She needs us—not our fitful praise, But our support-through all the days, That we her flag again should rnise And teach the rights of man. TE 2008 of free humanity- Who yet has heard its harmony? The gospel of democracy Who yet has understood 7 Who yet has seen the happy light That all the world shall render bright When earth has truly reached the height Of human brotherhood ? T'S deeds that sratitude requires, Such deeds as glorified our sires. Relight once more their altar fires For all the world to see. Lift up the standard, voice the word, Till all the lands are thrilled and stirred And thus in very truth is heard The praise of Liberty. How “Old Glory” Is Made (Copyright, 1% B. Etherington.) T ts not x ‘ that flags rie printed press sims ee used for newspapers Fequired for each color. Thus for out red, white and blue banners, which blossom all over the land each’ Fourt of July, two plates and two impres. sions are newled, one for the red and one for the bine. The white is far uished by the original color of the mus Hn or other goods on which the fag are printed, It is hoped in time that one plate may be made to do the work. when the expense will be lessened and the facility of production Increased, It must not be huagined that two run nings through the press are required Just as four or more colors are printed on newspapers at one running through the press so the two colors are sup plied to the national emblem in the same way. This effect Is reached by the use of two sets of rollers and plates, the goods passing from one t the other, Tt ts said that the largest fag fac tory In America, and for that matte In the world, is located in Cinciunat! Here are manufactured a large share of the fiags used in the United State: and some even for England. There ar 125 people engaged In the factory, and ten wholesale establishments handle the output. This factory was mad Possible by the Invention of the flag press before mentioned, which was the work of a Cincinnat! man. In the manufacture of flags, musi is bought in bolts of 1,000 yards each This is cut to the right width and fed through in long strips. Each day 15, 000 kheets are used, making 375,00 flags in all. ‘These range in size all the ‘way from 2 by 3 inches to 36 by 42. ‘The colors for printing are mixed in the factory, so that the right shades may be secured. The sticks are alsc made there. The fings are allowed te @ry for twenty-four hours before being placed on the sticks. Needless to say the largest trade Is in the little five cen flags. Silk banners are also got ou In addition to the muslin ones, and th most expensive band sewed flags ar also produced, but these are only mad on special order. Fourth of July canes bunting, confett! and other simila Gecorations that adorn the America: Fourth and other patriotic holidays ar likewise the product of the Cinclunat factors. Festoouing, plumes and all the rest go forth from this printshop ot Patriotism. It is from the ar these, by the way, that the confett! made. Cincinnati has been inthe dag 5 without significance which has beew dubbed ther of presidents,” is also to Pe = se! a thes | [eam be “4 i " oS a Bet ey Bi oe si ~ b SEW YORE SCHOOL CHTLDREX LEARNING ‘TO MAKE THE FLAG. An extent the mother of the national colors, The native sons of this states man produciiz commonwealth may thus wave Oblo grown banners and grow doubly patriotic over the fact that they can honor their country and state both at the same time. ‘There are innumerable other facto ries for fiagmaking in the couutry, one ee EPS ~@? <i a OS SEWING ON THE STARS. Of the largest being in New York city. In many of these tle old press, whieh Is much like the newspaper hand press, is necessarily used. | ‘This renders the Productiou of Old Glory somewhat te- @lous aud laborious compared to the new way. White a great number of the national emblems are used ou the Fourth of July, an evén larger namber are em: ployed on Memorial day. They are likewise in demand on Flag day, to say nothing of national, state, county and muulelpal conventions, politica! cam: Palgus, schoolhouses, public and pri- vate buildings, ships and the thousand and one other places and occasions that call for the display of the star span- sled banner. All over the earth now the flag of the free is known and hon- ored, und It Is not without a pardon- able pride to the American that no na- tional emblem is more universally Joved and respected than bis own sym- bol of the night and the dawn, of lib- erty and progress. Although the ordinary flags are print- ed, the larger aud more expensive oaes are cut from bunting and sewed. ‘There are many factories where this Work is done. The uumerous flags re- quired in the American navy are rade in the Brooklyn navy yard. To give an idea of the larve uumber of ban ners required for euch vessel, the new battleship Connecticut was supplied with 250 varieties, at a cost of $2,500. Among these are fags of the signal code, fags of every nation, admiral's flag, president’s fins. ete "The presi dent's flag alone requires a month In making. Some of the foreign banners are of exceedingly ditfcult design and cost over $5 each to construct. Iu the New York public schools and some others the children are taught how to make flaes out of bunting, What is thought to be the largest flag ever made was displayed at Den- ver a year ago. It was 115 feet In length and 55 feet wide. The stripes were over 4 feet broad and the stars 2 feet actoss. 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COEDS SHOCK TRUSTEES WITH NIGHTGOWN PARADE White Robed Missouri Wesleyan Girls Are Proud of Their Moonlight March, Cambridge, Mo.—Te Missourl Wee. leyan college board of trustees has been severely shocked. The peaceful atmosphere about that Institution has been violently disturbed by the acts of the “co-eds.” who room in the North hall. Under the very eyes of their pre- ceptresses these daring matdens de ‘clded to celebrate their annual spring Initiation by a “nighteowa” parade. Clothed tn flowing robes of snowy white and headed by a trumpter, they bev gu & rk ear |’ a5 6 / A ety i 5 NS marched about the grounds in the pale Hight of the moon. Awed by the un- usual sight no one mol’sted them; this In spite of staring men admirers attracted by the notes of the bugle. The parade has caused consternation among the members of the board and the college authorities want to repri- mand the girls. 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JONES EVER since the Revolution there has been a tradition in certain parts of the country that the real author of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Paine. The storm of opprobrium that beat upon Paine's name because of his religious writings almost eradicated this tradition. But now that there is a marked tendency to do justice to his unquestioned services to liberty the legend has revived. It should be said in the outset that with the religious controversy concerning Paline this article has nothing to do. His writings on that subject did not appear till near the end of his life. All the most active years of his manhood were spent in the domain of politics, and the political works of which he was the author are much more numerous and voluminous than those on theology. It is beyond question that he wrought powerfully for the rights of man not only in America, but in France and England; that he risked imprisonment and even life in doing so and that the American sense of justice and fair play can be trusted to give recognition to these services on their own merit. Passing all that by, the inquiry into the authorship of the Declaration of Independence is of sufficient interest to warrant a dispassionate investigation. Reverting to the tradition connecting Paline with that document, it is a significant fact that a newspaper of Newark. N. J., nearly a century ago threatened to divulge the name of the real author of the Declaration and there stated that he was a well known writer and used other terms in describing him that could have referred to no one else than Paline. A further fact of interest is that the friendship between Sir Monson Sir John Hume Paine and Jefferson continued unbroken to the end. Jefferson sending a warship to bring Paine to this country. Another fact that may have some bearing on the matter is that Jefferson never claimed to be the author of the document until near the end of his life, which was years after Paine's death, and even then in slightly ambiguous terms, which are capable of an interpretation that will be brought out later. The evidence on which the claim of Paine's authorship rests is internal, however, and must be found in the document itself. Several pamphlets and books have been written on the subject in the last thirty years. Prominent among those who have supported the Paine theory may be mentioned William Henry Burr and Van Buren Denslow, students and authors of recognized ability. In the first draft of the Declaration occurred the words, "Scotch and foreign mercenaries." This offended some members of the Continental congress of Scotch extraction, and they objected so strongly that the words "Scotch and" were stricken out. Now, Jefferson not only had no antipathy against the Scotch, but was rather prejudiced in their favor, having had two Scotch tutors, so that he could scarcely have written a clause so reflecting on them, but Patine was known to dislike the Scotch, having expressed that dislike in his writings and private conversations. Nor is this the only or even the most conclusive evidence connected with this passage. Jefferson in later years in writing of it showed that he was not sufficiently familiar with this first draft of the Declaration to quote it correctly, for he gave it, "Scotch and other foreign auxiliaries." Is it probable if he had been the author of it that he would have made the mistake of in- jecting the word "other" and misquoting "auxillaries" for "mercenaries"? The very injection of "other" is significant, for Jefferson, having been born in Virginia, would naturally look on the Scotch as foreign and would therefore say "Scotch and other foreign," etc., but the author of that passage in the original Declaration evidently had another viewpoint, for he said "Scotch and foreign mercenaries," indicating that he did not think of the Scotch as foreigners. Now, Paine was an Englishman, and whatever his COPYRIGHT, 1906, BY C.N. LURIE prejudice against the Scotch might have been, a prejudice somewhat common among Englishmen of that day, he would not regard them as foreigners, Scotland and England being united in a common government. Another passage in the original Declaration of Independence censured King George for introducing the slave trade into the colonies, asserting that this traffic, which had been the reproach of "infidet" countries, was thus condoned by "a Christian king." This passage was likewise expurgated by congress, as it gave offense to some of the southern members. Now, while Jefferson in later life deplored the existence of slavery, it is hardly possible that at this time he would have injected such language into a state paper. Nor is it likely that he would have made the veiled thrust at Christianity contained in the sarcastic reference to "a Christian king." That was not Jefferson's style. But it was Paine's style. Also the sentiments are his. Already in the Pennsylvania Magazine he had written against slavery. Jefferson, notwithstanding his advanced notions, was not without policy, and there is no policy in this paragraph. But Paine spoke his mind regardless of policy. One of the most surprising things about the Declaration of Independence is that it makes but slight reference to the subject of taxation, despite the fact that the first troubles between the colonists and the mother country had been over the stamp act and "no taxation without representation" had become the American rallying cry. Jefferson had no peculiar bias that would have caused him to make so notable an omission, but Paine had. He regarded the taxation issue as trivial and as being too mercenary to be worthy of so much attention. These sentiments are freely expressed in his writings. Liberty and independence were the great shibboleths with him, and these are always the keynotes sounded in the Declaration. Moreover, the ideas throughout the document are those of Paine. His ideas of government, as embodied in his "Common Sense," ideas which were then considered peculiar, are found in the Declaration of Independence. His theories as to equality, as to the rights of man and as to the right of rebellion not only in this particular instance, but generally, are all stated in that instrument. Not only so, but the methods of expression are startlingly like those in his published works. The style is not the scholarly, easy and pleasing one of Jefferson, but the tense, epigrammatic, forceful one of Paine The manner of pilling up the indictments against the king, charge upon charge, until they became a very mountain of evidence, is the well known method of Paine, not that of Jefferson. The employment of certain words in peculiar ways, such as "decent," "equal," "rights," "happiness" and many more found in the document, is significant, for these were stock words with Paine, and he used them in just the ways they were used here. The reference to "nature and nature's God" is in perfect keeping with Paine's well known deistical notions and startlingly calls to mind his eloquent apostrophe to the revelation of God found in nature. There are three references to the Creator in the Declaration, and they are all very like Paine, who throughout his political works is constantly making similar utterances. Jefferson, while a delist also, hardly ever makes a mention of God in his political writings. Most of the above considerations are urged by Denslow and Burr, but there is one little piece of evidence that seemingly has escaped these authors which to the writer seems the most conclusive of all. It is the use of the word "hath," which occurs in the preamble of the document. Scholarly Jefferson in all his writings is never known to have employed this archaic verb ending, while Thomas Paline used it frequently and in just such a connection as it is found in here. That may seem a small thing, but it is just such a clew THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA as a detective selects to work out a case. It is like the bone of a prehistoric monster from which the scientist constructs the entire skeleton. The most probable theory of the writing of this most famous of political manifestoes is as follows: After the publication of "Common Sense," which had fired the colonies for separation, Paine urged the step in season and out of season. What more natural than that he should have framed a paper that could be adopted by congress as its reasons for independence? After writing such paper he would naturally read it to some of his cronies. Two of his most familiar friends were Jefferson and Franklin. When these two were appointed on the committee, what more probable than that they should have gone to Paine to get his draft. Using this as a basis, Jefferson could have written the copy presented to congress. Some words he would doubtless change. Probably he would frame introductory and closing sentences. This theory would be in keeping with Jefferson's own utterances on the subject. It was years after that he made the first reference to the matter. Then he only said: "The committee for drawing the Declaration of Independence desired me to do it. It was accordingly done, and, being approved by them, I reported it to the house on Friday, the 28th of June." It was not till just before his death that he said, "I wrote it." In a manual sense that was doubtless true. The opening and closing sentences and certain alterations he may have actually originated, but as to the main body of the document it can be said as it was said of old: "The hand is the hand of Esan, but the voice is the voice of Jacob." The hand is the Y 4. 1776. states of America. patriotic bonds, which have committed them with another and that a bond respects to the promise of mutual support that they all may be used again, that they are endowed by the United government are constituted among them, drawing their own hand of Jefferson, but the voice is the voice of Thomas Paine. The fact that Paine never claimed the authorship is in perfect keeping with his character. He was ever a most secretive man. Most of his works at this stage in his career were anonymous. "Common Sense" was published anonymously, and "The Crisis" practically so. His contributions to the Pennsylvania Magazine were signed by fictitious names and initials. Many letters he is known to have written and others that are believed to be his he never acknowledged to the time of his death. Moreover, to have made this claim in relation to the Declaration of Independence would have embarrassed his friend, Jefferson, which, both for personal and political reasons, he would have been unwilling to do. Killed Himself In Cemetery Easton, Pa., June 5.—Fletcher Hill, a Blairstown merchant, was found dead in the cemetery there, where he had committed suicide by taking poison. A year ago Fletcher's daughter died, and a day did not pass that he did not visit her grave. He was in the cemetery as usual Sunday and was seen at the grave. Her Maiden Aim Girl's markmanship, the whole world knows, Deserves the scoff that made it. When at man's head her love she throws She never, never makes a hit. -Judge. Not to Blame. "I think that friend of yours is pretty forward on such short acquaintance," complained Mrs. Nagget. "I overheard him remark that I was no chicken." "Well," replied Nagget, "you can't blame him. He couldn't be expected to know how you cackle at times."—Tit-Bits. Something New Customer (after ten minutes chewing in vain)—Walter, what's this? Walter—Beef, sir. Customer—Well, I'm blowed! I've heard of the iron horse and the brazen calf, but I never came across the india-rubber cow before.—Tit-Bits. MORAL PRINCIPLE. The Lack Is That Our Performances Cannot Keep Up with Our Ideals. It is the fashion nowadays to deplore the general want of moral principle. We all continually deplore it. Why should we not? Yet as a matter of fact, there is rather more of moral principle abroad in the land than there ever was before, declares the New York Mall. Moral principle never cut so large a figure in the affairs of this American people as it does now. The number of offenses against the moral and legal codes has enormously increased. Our godly ancestors had one moral qualm where we have 20. It never occurred to them that a lottery was wrong, or that it was wicked to drink rum, or to whip a child or a wife, or to beat a horse or an ox within an inch of its life, or to enslave the black man and cheat and debauch the red man. Nine out of ten of the little conscientious niceties of life are discoveries of the last 50 years. More societies to do all sorts of good work and all kinds of reforms were created in the nineteenth century than had been formed or even thought of before, from the beginning of the world. Moral principle? We have vast stores of it—more, in fact, than we know what to do with. The trouble is that our performances cannot keep up with our principles. We realize bitterly the sad gap that exists between our moral ideals and our moral practices. But why should we be discouraged on that account? We have marked out a better road for our feet to follow than the mind of man ever dreamed before. All we have to do now is to travel it consistently. It is hard, but let us be glad at least that we have entered on the way.—Circleville (O.) Watchman. MOROCCO AND ALCOHOL. Attitude of the European Powers Upon a Question Vital to the Country's Welfare. Mr. Cunningham Graham, well known as an authority on Moroccan affairs, has written to the press very strongly upon the subject of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in Morocco. It will be remembered that at the Algeciras conference the other day, the Moorish delegate proposed that an almost prohibitive duty should be imposed upon the introduction of intoxicants into his country. The proposal was unanimously rejected "with mingled feelings of amusement and annoyance." That, says Mr. Graham, means: "That the concord of Europe is in favor of forcing the free entry of alcoholic liquors into a country in which their use is not only prohibited by custom, but also by religion. There are some who still remember, with shame, the forcing of opium on the Chinese at the point of the bayonet, in the name of Progress and Christianity." The Moors are surely decaying fast enough politically, says the National Advocate. It is for Europe to try and save them, and not to accelerate their ruin, by the imposition of an abominable traffic. Effect of Alcohol Dr. Monro, of Glasgow, says: "Even after moderate quantities of alcohol the vessels of the skin dilate, and thus a larger quantity of blood is exposed to the cooling or heating influence of the surrounding medium. Men and animals after the imbibition of alcohol are more at the mercy of their environment, for cold will no longer make their blood-vessels contract. On the other hand, we have reason to believe that when the surrounding air is warmer than the blood, alcohol will raise the temperature, such a result being facilitated by a co-incident distribution of perspiration. We may thus conclude that alcohol, in any dose perhaps, lowers temperature when combined with external cold, and that it raises temperature when taken in a tropical atmosphere." What Do You Say? Did you ever know a saloon to im- prove— A boy's scholarship. A girl's modesty. A woman's purity. A man's ability. A neighbor's helpfulness. A citizen's honesty. A neighborhood's quiet. A town's cleanliness. A party's integrity. A government's strength. ? If not, why do you keep them in your own? When Drink Habit is Formed. About a year and a half ago at a convention of saloon keepers in Ohio, a speaker said: "Men past 20 seldom acquire a drinking habit. It must be the boys trained to drink who will become our regular customers. Money judiciously expended now and then in treating boys will yield an exorbitant per cent. in the years to come."—Facts and Figures. Bad. The poet here signed, Gave a wiggle and used, And next day rose inside of a horse. —Houston Post. 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Money Loaned on Satisfactory Security. Money received on deposit and interest paid on amounts above $1.00 which remains 60 days and over. Money Loaned on Satisfactory Security. Business Accounts Handled Promptly. Amounts of ten cents and upwards received on deposit. This establishment is fitted up in the most improved style, having a large white vault, burlar-proof steel chest, electric lights and every modern convenience for safety and the accommodation of the public. For all information concerning Stocks, Deposits, Loans, etc., apply to the Cashier. Banking Hours have been arranged for the special convenience of the work people as follows: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturday, 9 A.M. to 8 P. We close Saturday at 8 P.M. and open again at 5 P.M., remaining open until P.M. Call by as you come from work. OFFICERS: JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President THOS. H. WYATT, Cashier. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REV. W. F. GRAHAM, D. D., JNO. R. CHILES, B. P. VANDERVALL. E. R. JEFFERSON, H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS SMITH, D. J. CHAVERE. J. C. FARLEY, JN. O. TAYLOR. Amounts of ten cents and upwards received on deposit. This establishment is fitted up in the most improved style, having a large white vault, burlar-proof steel chest, electric lights and every modern convenience for safety and the accommodation of the public. For all information concerning Stocks, Deposits, Loans, etc., apply to the Cashier. Banking Hours have been arranged for the special convenience of the working people as follows: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Saturdays, 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Close Saturday at 8 P.M. and open again at 5 P.M., remaining open until 9 P.M. Call by as you come from work. OFFICERS: JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President. THOS. H. WYATT, Cashier. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REV. W. F. GRAHAM, D. D., JNO. R. CHILES, B. P. VANDERVALL. E. R. JEFFERSON H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS SMITH D. J. CHAVERY. J. O. FARLEY, JNO. TAYLOR. E. A. WASHINGTON, R. W. WHITING, WIL. AM CUSTALO, J. J. CARTER. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. PRES. THOMAS M. CRUMP, SEC. 6 W. I. JOHNSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Office & Warerooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad HACKS FOR HIRE: Officers by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Supp pers and Entertainments promptly attended. Old Phone, 686. Residence in Building, New Phone, 48 W. I. JOHNSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Office & Warerooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad HACKS FOR HIRE: Ouers by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. Old Phone, 686, Residence in Building, New Phone, 44 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF T I TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This organization has been chartered and legally stituted under the laws and statute of the state of New York, for the purpose of uniting together all acceptable men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Beneficial and Fraternal and to promote the Social and Moral condition of humanity. Its two distinct military and uniform ranks will secure for this organization place in the front ranks of all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand oppor- tunity for active men. Deputies wanted in all sections of the country to orga- nize lodges. W. ALLEN Supreme voyager. This organization has been chartered and legally attributed under the laws and statute of the state of New York, for the purpose of uniting together all acceptable men on the Broad Bases of Charity—Beneficial and Fraternal and to promote the Social and Moral condition of humanity. Its two distinct military and uniform ranks will secure for this organization place in the front ranks of all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand oppor- tunity for active men. Deputies wanted in all sections of the country to organi- lodge. W. ALLEN Supreme voyager. 846 W. 37th Street, New York City. The J. V. Hawkin's HAIR GROWER & RESTORED [TRADE MARK REGISTERED.] Has proved to be a fortune to many of the unfortunate, who are to-day delighted with its wonderful results. The merits of this great hair preparation naturally places it in a sphere all of its own, and the glowing terms in which our patrons speak of it reassures us of its satisfactory results. We can well boast of a large patronage throughout this and other States and also enjoys the commendation of the very best white and colored people in this immediate community. In order to convince the most skeptical readers of the merits and results of the J. V. Hawkin's Hair Grower and Restorer, we will from time to time produce in print the photographs of those giving us permission to do sc, who have used our preparation. among the many bearing witness of its genuine qualities. We do not desire the correspondence of those expecting a miracle or anything unreasonable. Our preparation is a natural and pure compound, the ingredients of which we would not hesitate to put in print. We will just here remind the public that the United States Government has placed national patent rights on our hair preparation by which it is protected and we are in turn responsible to the government for honest methods and square dealings. It will positively remove Dandruff, Cure Scalp among the many bearing witness of its genuine qualities. We do not desire the correspondence of those expecting a miracle or anything unreasonable. Our preparation is a natural and pure compound, the ingredients of which we would not hesitate to put in print. We will just here remind the public that the United States Government has placed national patent rights on our hair preparation by which it is protected and we are in turn responsible to the government for hon est methods and square dealings. It will positively remove Dandruff, Cure Scalp of all impurities, Restore Hair on Clean Temples or Bald Heads, where the roots are not dead. JALAN PRICES:-25 cts. per box (local orders) 35 cts. out city; eight boxes. $2.80 express prepaid. The Face Beautifier makes the use of powder on entirely unnecessary, and is perfectly harmless. Sale prices; 25, 50cts and $1.00. Money can be sent by Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order A charge of 10cts, extra is imposed on all out of city orders. Phone, 577. Richmond, Va A. D. PRICE, Funeral Director, Embalmer and Liveryman. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large picnic or band wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class carriages, buggies etc. Keeps constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. No. 212 East Leigh Street. 'Phone, 577. Richmond, Va A. D. PRICE, All orders promptly filled at shortnotice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large plasic or band wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class carriages, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. SEVEN SOUTHERN RAILWAY Effective April 29th, 1906. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. 7:00 a. m.—Daily. Local for Charlotte. N. C 12 30 p. m.—Daily. Limited. Budget Pullman to Atlanta and Birmingham. New Orleans Museum and Museum and all the Dur- ham and Raleigh. p. m. - From Keysville and local stations, 8:38 p. m. - From Charlotte, curham, Chase City, Raleigh and local stations. a. a m. - From Keysville and local stations, 8:38 p. m. No 15, Baltimore and West Point. YORK RIVERINE 4:30 p. m. Except Sunday, A. 16, Baltimore Limited. 2:15 p. m. Except Sunday, No. 10, Local to West Point. 4:45 p. m. Except Sunday, No. 74, Local to West Point. TRAINS ABRIEW RICHMOND. 6:58 a. m. - From all the South 8:38 p. m. From Charlotte, curham, Chase City, Raleigh and local stations. a. a m. - From Keysville and local stations, 8:38 p. m. No 15, Baltimore and West Point. 10.45 a. m., No. 9, 5.15 p. m. No. 73. From West Point and local stations. W. H. Stop Quinton, Tunstalls White House and Leopold. C. W. WESTRURY. D. P. A., Richmond, Va. S. H. HARDWICK, Pass Traf. M'g r. W. H. TURNER. H. B. SPENCER, General Manager. SCENIC ROUTE TO THE WEST CINCINNATI, INDIANAPOLIS, ST. LOUIS CHICAGO, LOUISVILLE, NASHVILLE, MEMPHIS, 2:00 p. m. and 11:00 p. m. daily. WESTBOUND LOCAL TRAINS. 7:30 a. m. and 5:15 p. m. week das. NEWPORT NEWS, NORFOLK AND OLD POINT. 9 a. m. and 4 p. m. daily. Local For Newport News and OLD POINT. 7:30 a. m. and 5 p. m. week days. JAMES RIVER LINE: 10:30 a. m. daily; $15 p. m. week days. Arrive Mud Lake Line; $15 p. M. *8:30 A. M. *8:30 P. M. *7:45 P. M. From East; *7:05 A. M. *11:45 A. M. *7:00 P. M. *8:30 P. M. James River; *8:30 A. M. *6:35 P. M. (*Daily.* *Ex. Sunday.*) LD DOMINION STREAMSHIP CO. NIGHT LINE FOR NORFOLK Leave Richmond every evening foot Ash Street) at 7 P. M. stopping at Newport News en route. Fare, $2.50 one way, $4.50 round trip, including stateroom beeth, meals $6 each, the Wharf FOR NEW YORK Via Night Line Steamers (except Saturday making connection in Norfolk with Main Line ship, following day at 9 P. M., also Norfolk and western Railway at 9 A. M., and 4 P. M. making connection daily (except Sunday) at Norfolk with Main Line Ships sailing at 7 P. M. Tickets, 95 k. Main Street. VIRGINIA NAVIGATION COMPANY. James River Bay Line. Steamer People's Day on Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. for Norfolk Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport News, La. at River Wandings, and commence at Old Point for Wandings, and commence and the North State rooms reserved for the night at moderate prices. Electric cars direct to Vero Beach for above named ports all points in Eastern Virginia, and North Cali onshore. E. A. Barber, Jr. Secretary. SEABOARD Schedule Effective, May 27, 1906. Short Line to the principal Cities of the South and Southwest, Florida, Cuba and Mexico. SOUTHBOUND TRANS LEIGH RICHMOND DAILY 9 30 a.m. m. Local for Nolina, Durham, Raleigh, Hamlet, Wilmington and Charlotte. 2 20 p.m. Fast train with sleeper and sleeper Jacksonville and Florida points; through to Atlanta, Birmingham, making fastest time to these points and the entire south-west. 10 00 a.m. Wilmington and coach Columbia, Savannah, and Florida points, also to Atlanta, Birmingham and Memphis, in connection with the Northbound trains. Connec tion for all south-western points. Northbound Trains Arrive Richmond Daily. H S LEARN, D P. W M TAYLOR, C T A. 830 East Main street, Richmond, Va. R. F & P. Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Poto mac Railroad. Trains Leave Richmond—Northward, 5 20 a. m., daily, Byrd St. Through. 6 20 a. m. Daily, Main St. Through. 7 30 a. m., week days, Elba. Ashland a. con- modation. 8:40 a. m., daily Byrd st. Through London st. 12:00 noon, week days. Byrd st. Through 4:00 p.m. week days. Byrd st. Frederick bout accommodation 12:00 noon, week days. Byrd st. Through 6:20 p.m. week days. Elba. Ashland ac- countation m., daily Byrd st. 8:20 p.m., daily, Byrd st. Through. 5:25 a.m. week days, Byrd St. Frederick- bush accommodation 5:25 a.m. byrd St. Through. 11:30 a.m. week days, Byrd St. Through. Lake steps. 2:14 a.m. daily Main St. Through. 5:30 p.m. week days Elba Ashland scoon modation. 7:15 p.m. daily Byrd St. Through. 9:00 p.m. daily Byrd St. Through. local stop. 1:50 p. m. daily, Main St. Through NOVA, fullman Sleeping or Piarors Car on all above trains except train arriving Richmond 11:50 a. m. weekdays and local accommodations. Time of arrivals and departures and con nections not guaranteed. W. D. DUKE. C. W. CULF. W. F. TAYLOR, Ast't to Pres. G.良'up T. traf. Mgr. Norfolk and Western R. R. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), BYRD STREET STATION. m. ORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk m. ORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Petersburg Waverly and Suffolk. 9:00 A.M. , CHICAGO EXPRESS EBuffet Park M. M. Mersersburg to Lynchburg and Roanoke Pulman Hill to Jamestown, Jamestown and Bluefield to Cincinnati, also Roanoke to Village and Knoxville to Chattanooga and Mem pilates 12:10 P.M. Roanoke Express for Farmville, Lynchburg and Roanoke 3:00 P M Ocean Shore Limited Arrives Nassau P M P M Stops only at Petersburg Waverly and Suffolk Connects with Steamer to Boston, providence, New York, Baltimore and Washington. 6:25 P.M. for Norfolk and all stations on 9:30 P.M. M. NEW ORLEANS SHORT LINE. Pullman Sleeper Richmond to Lynchburg, Peters New Orleans to Lynchburg to Chattanooga, Memphis and New Orleans. Transfers Trains arrives from the west: 7:35 a.m. 4:05 p. m. and 5:00 p. m. from Norfolk 11:40 a.m. ATLANTIC COAST LINE EFFECTIVE MAY 27TH. For Florida and -outh, 9:05 A. M., 7:25 and For Norfolk, 9:00 A. M., 3:00 P. M. and M. 6:25 For N. W. & W. Ry. West, 12:10 and 9:25 P. M. For W. Petersburg, 9:00 A. M., 12:10, 8:00, 6:00 and 11:20 P. M. For Goldsboro and Fayetteville, **8:25 P. M.** Trans arrive Richmond daily, 8:10, **8:25** and 11:40 A. M., **1:40, 8:00, 6:00** and **8:50 P. M.** * Except Sunday, ** Sunday only. C. S. CAMPBELL, D. P. A.