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THE RICHMOND PLANET. WHITE WOMAN A PERJURER. Allegation Through Spite. AN INNOCENT COLORED MAN CONVICTED—THE SUPREME COURT HAD AFFIRMED THE DECISION—A GUILTY CONSCIENCE GAVE THE WHITE WOMAN NO REST—A GRAPHIC RECITAL—WHITE AND COLORED MEN COMBINE TO SAVE UNFORTUNATE MAN. VOL. XXIII NO 35. WHITE Allegation AN INNOCENT COLORED AFFIRMED THE DECISION WOMAN NO REST—A MEN COME As a result of testimony before prominent citizens and ministers of Little Rock this morning by the woman, Annie Hartley, who had alleged that she was his victim, Govan Beard, a Helena negro, may be granted a respite, probably a pardon, by Governor Davis to-morrow morning, when the sworn statements of the woman, relative to the circumstances of the alleged criminal assault and the affidavits of sixteen or more people who testify to the bad character of the woman have been laid before him. The woman made her final statement at the law office of Baldy Vinson this morning. She had testified practically the same thing several days ago at Fort Smith, and only strengthened her statement concerning the details of her relations with the negro, and of her complaint to the police, in a fit of anger, and his arrest and conviction of criminal assault on her testimony. During the questioning of the woman by Hon. H. L. Remmel, Chancellor Hart and others who afl ed in the examination, she was at times almost unable to proceed, as she appeared laboring under such anguish and uneasiness. "I cannot see a man hung for a crime he is not guilty of," she cried. "That is the only thing that prompts this statement, and I am going to do all I can to atone for my false testimony." At the close of the examination it was clear to all present that the woman was telling the truth about her not being the victim of a criminal assault by Beard, and on motion of Rev. Ben Cox, seconded by Rev. W. F. Andrews, it was declared to be the sense of the witnesses present that the negro should not be hung for the crime supposed to have been committed. It was then decided to appoint a committee to wait on Governor Davis in order to secure a parson for the condemned man. COMMITTEE TO SEE GOVERNOR The committee who will sue for the pardon of Govan Beard before Governor Davis is composed of Judge W. M. Kavanaugh, chairman, Chancellor Jesse Hart, Revs. W. F. Andrews, Ben Cox and R. W. McKay; Max Hieman, A. Brizzolara, J. E. Osborne and Dean Dobottom. They have decided to present the woman's statement and the affidavits of persons who are acquainted with her low character, tomorrow morning. The governor being out of town until late this afternoon, it was thought best to delay the errand of mercy until tomorrow, when efforts for the immediate granting of a pardon or a respite will doubtless be successful. The negro was to be hanged at Helena on Wednesday, July 18 and the interposing of another statement by the leading witness, a practical confession of perjury, came just in time. THE CONVICTION LEGAL The conviction of Govan Beard for criminal assault on Mrs. Annie Hartley was perfectly legal, and in spite of the denial of the prisoner of his guilt, the bulk of the evidence favored the supposed victim, although her reputation was not of the best. The woman's testimony was convincing and the negro was tried and found guilty in a very short time by the court at Helena. A sentence of death was pronounced and the case was taken to the Supreme Court. There the ruling of the Circuit Court was affirmed and the hanging fixed for July 18. Nothing could intervene but a pardon or respite from the governor. THE "VICTIM" WORRIED After the trial was over which branded Beard as guilty of an infamous crime, Mrs. Hartley, or Mrs. McCabb, as she was then known, became worried, for she said that she didn't know that the penalty met ed out to Beard would be death, or she would not have warped the facts as she did. She went to South Mc Allester, I. T., and lived there awhile, then she went to Fort Smith and back to Helena. Her conscience would not rest and she was haunted by the thought of her per- fidly. While riding to Forrest City from Helena the woman came upon J. I. Altchul and a travelling man, and remarked that she was sorry Beard was going to be hung for nothing. Mr. Altschul knew the woman's escapades in Little Rock in former years and told her that she ought to save the negro's neck if he was not guilty. She was bound for Fort Smith having just been given a ticket and a dollar by the Helena authorities to leave. CONFESSED HER WRONGDOING It was at Fort Smith that she confessed her wrongdoing and low moral guage. Dean Robottom, Col Oscar Miles and others witnessed the statement at Fort Smith. The woman was suffering from great mental agony at the time and seems to be almost on the verge of nervous prostration, since her confession today. The story that she tells of the oc CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE. Rev. Nottingham Wins. Rev. A. J. Nottingham, Pastor of Third Street A. M. E. Crutch, the winner in the Minister's Contest at the New Enterprise Store. The Minister's Contest is over and the pastor of the old historic Third Street Church won the very handsome $40.00 suit of clothes which was given by Mr. I. J. Miller, the proprietor, to the Minister getting the highest number of votes. The Suit was presented by Mr. Miller at the 11 o'clock services Sunday and in a very brilliant way and in well selected words Mr. Miller told of one of the greatest pleasures of his life. Mr. W F. Denny, the Real Estate Agent, responded in a few well selected words. Both Mr. Miller and Mr. Denny mute the congregation feel good. Left Home. On July 11, 1906, Willie Freeman, left his home, 908 N. 1st St., and has not yet returned. He is a boy 13 years of age, mulatto in color and wears a full head of sandy colored hair. He is very neat in appearance, quick of speech and generally very pleasing in manner. Any information as to his whereabouts, dead or alive, will be a source of great relief to me. If found, he may return home without any fear, or if he does not desire to return home, it will still be a great relief to me to know that he is living. I am, an anxious aunt, ELLA B. BRIGGS, 908 N. 1st Street, Richmond, Va. 2t Hanover Co., Va., July 21, '06. John Mitchell, Jr. Grand Chancellor K. of P., Sir: This is in acknowledgement of the claim paid Sir Lewis Bailey on account of the death of his wife to the amount of ($25.00) Twenty Five Dollars. Respectfully yours in F. C. & B. Reuben Dabney, K. of R. & S. Ulson Lodge, No. 92. Passed Away. Warren, Tenn., July 21, '06. PERSONS—Moses Persons, brother of Rev. I. J. Persons died July 21st. He leaves a wife and twelve children to mourn their loss. He also leaves three brothers two sisters and a host of friends. He died in the faith, being a member of the Somerville Baptist Church. He was a member upward of 36 years. He was one of our wealthiest colored citizens of Fayette Co. He was 69 years and 10 months old. He owned nearly 400 acres of fine land. FOR RENT—A flat of 3 rooms. 17 East Canal. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1906 ALLEGED SLAVE GIVES EVI DENCE. Men Charged With Peonage Surren der at Pensacola. Pensacola., Fla., July. 30.—The preliminary trial of Robert Gallagher, wood superintendent, and J. Porter, book keeper for the Jackson Lumber Company at Lockhart, Ala., on the charge of peonage, was begun this morning before United States Commissioner Marh, the men having surrendered themselves to the federal officers this morning in accordance with promises. Six wit nesses were heard, all of whom testified to the cruel and inhuman treatment accorded those who incurred the displeasure of the bosses at the camp. Harry Lyman, of New York, made oath that he had been given twenty lashes with a raw hide for attempting to get away after having been run down with blood hounds and then given an additional twenty because he would not plead for mercy. The hearing will be resumed tomorrow. A New Company in Petersburg. Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1906. Mc Kinley Co., Uniform Rank. Knights of Pythias was organized here tonight at Cooley's Hall, by Brigadier General John Mitchell. Jr. He was assisted by Col. Benjamin Scott, Assistant Inspector General. Sir Knight S. S. Baker, Capt. Edward Wood, Major S. B. Cornish and Sir Knight R. J. Jackson. The officers of the company are as follows: Captain, Richard Hill; First Lieutenant, Madison Lowry; Second Lieutenant, C. W. Washington; Recorder, Eldie Pegram; Treasurer, F. A. Green; Guard, Joseph White; Sentinel, E. Peterson; Standard Bearer, Henry Jones. The Brigadier General complimented Sir Knight Cornish on his success as mustering officer in organizing this company and tendered him the position of Aid-de-camp on his staff with the rank of Major. Gen. Mitchell and his party left tonight for Richmond. Couldn't Stop the Rain. That was the reason the Old Scholars' Reunion could not be held last Sunday but had to be postponed to the second Sunday in September when we hope the rainy season will be over. At that time, September 10th, the Reunion will be held, rain or shine, and Mr. O. M. Steward and his old pupils will shake hands once more after many years of separation. LAWYER CHILES APPEALS Motion for a New Trial Over-ruled. Jim Crow Car Law Uphold. [Lexington, Ky. Standard.] Judge Parker, in a lengthy opinion handed down Thursday overruled the motion for a new trial in the $10,000 damage suit brought by lawyer J. Alexander Chiles, against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. Attorney Chiles it will be recalled, while enroute from Washington, D. C. to Lexington was at Ashland, Ky., made to transfer to a "Jim Crow" car. He claimed he was an interstate passenger and was not liable to the provisions of the separate law. He subsequently brought suit for $10,000 damages and the trial of the case resulted in a verdict for the defendant company. Chiles later filed a motion for a new trial which was overruled but an appeal to the Court of Appeals was granted. —Bring or send us your JOB WORK; we do it nicely. We do it quickly. NEGRO CONGRESS BEGINS ITS WORK NEGRO CONGRESS BEGINS ITS WORK 2,500 DELEGATES ASSEMBLE IN CONVENTION HALL. Mr. Bonaparte a Speaker. BISHOP GAINES ADVISES HIS RACE AND FLAVS SOME WHITES. Secretary of the Navy Tells the Visitors that the Negro Can't Get Rid of the White Man—Colored Bishop Assails Senator Tillman and Gov. Vardaman, and Takes Fling at Insurance Heads—Mr. Dany Among Speakers. Washington, D. C. Aug. 1, '06. With delegates from practically every State in the Union and representatives from foreign lands present the second quadrennial convention of the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress began yesterday at 1:30 o'clock in Convention Hall, Fifth and L Streets northwest. At least 2,500 persons were in the hall. The programme was an interesting one, and among the speakers were Charles J. Bonaparte, Secretary of the Navy; District Commissioner Henry L. West, and Recorder of Deeds John C. Dancy, Rev. Dr. M. W. D. Norman welcomed the Congress on behalf of the ministry and churches of the city. Aside. From the redarks of Mr. Bonaparte and Mr. West, the quadrennial address of Bishop Gaines was not the least interesting. While he delivered advice to his race at large, he did not neglect to play those white men whom he characterized as being responsible for race prejudice and race hatred for the Negro. He singled out United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, of South Carolina, and Gov. Vardaman, of Mississippi, as two great enemies of the Negro. "They are leaving no stone unturned in arousing hatred between the races, and they are doing a vast amount of injury to the whole community," he declared. Continuing, he said: BARBED ARROW FOR SENATOR "An editorial in a Southern paper has said that 'the Negro is a helpless barbarian, not fit to be a citizen. We are termed a dishonest, thieving people, but, tell me, have we any insurance heads among us who appropriate to themselves money into the million mark? Have we any Senators hurrying to put money back in its right place? "They call us brutish, but what CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE. —Prof. James E. Miller is in the city arranging dates for his musical family. —Mrs. Jemima A. Moss continues quite sick at her residence 419 W. Duval St. —Nelson's Hair Dressing for sale by Mr. Joseph Evans, 364 Boquet St., Oakland, Pittsburg, Pa. —Miss Arsena Robinson is spending the remainder of the summer in Burkeville, Va., visiting relatives. —Miss Goldie E. Debbress of this city and Mr. T. E. Dowling of Washington, D. C. called on us. —Mrs. Lula Elliott, 710 Catherine St. is now spending a few weeks in Portsmouth, Va. with her mother in-law, Mrs. Phoebe Elliott. We truly hope her a pleasant trip. —Rev. R. C. Judkins announces that he does not preach in a ministerial gown. The "cut" we saw was made from a photograph taken in his graduating gown in use in the colleges of the United States. We are pleased to make the correction. Rev. Judkins is pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church at Montgomery, Ala. —Mr. C. P. Williams, who conducts the largest coal and wood business in Flushing, L. I., N. Y. was in Norfolk for a few days, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Gertrude Kelley, No. 66 Chapel St. After visiting his many friends he returned home. DIED-Saturday, July 7th, 1906. Thornton Ready at his residence 1721 W. Clay St., in the full triumph of faith. His remains were carried to Springfield, Va., where they were interred. He leaves a wife, mother, father, five sisters and one brother to mourn their loss. We bow in humble submission to our divine Master who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind. WIERD SCENES ON A BARREN ISLAND. Governor Warfield Dodged THE MOB OUT-WITTED—PECULIAR CONDITIONS IN MARYLAND—WILL IAM LEE HANGED—THE HUSBAND COULD NOT FORGIVE HIM. A COLORED PREACHER'S PREDICAMENT. Crisfield, Md., July 26.—A spectacle unique in the execution of the death penalty was presented early this morning when William Lee, alias George Scott, a seventeen-year-old Negro, was hanged on the barren marshes of Smith's Island, opposite Crisfield, for criminally assaulting two white women near Kingston, Somerset County, Md., on June 10. The details of the crime, as told by the victims and confessed to by Lee on the day of his arrest, stamp the Negro as a fend, and the wide publicity given to the case so enraged the populace of Somerset County that the authorities conceded the impossibility of a public execution without mob violence and probable bloodshed. To prevent the apparently inevitable burning at the stake of the prisoner by gangs which had been organized throughout the section, the Negro was, under Gov. Warfield's order, secretly turned over to Sheriff Brown, of Somerset County, and taken aboard the State steamer McLane last night. ed to see him die. Barnes stated to one member of the party that he had been asked to join the mob. The McLane anchored off Solomons Light, in Kedges Straits, shortly after 4 A. M. At 4:20 o'clock two skiffs put out. LOOKED LIKE LYNCHERS. Nearly three hours later the skiffs put back. As they plowed through the choppy sea groups of men could be seen hurrying along the beach. Sails sprang up in all directions, and a dozen boats made full tilt for the spot. Those aboard the ship thought perhaps the mob had heard of the plan, but nautical glasses proved the scurrying figures to be fisher folk. Most of the twenty-five deputies understood that the prisoner was to be landed at Mount Vernon wharf and marched to the poor-house grounds, where a scaffold had been erected. Information received by the sheriff was that the scaffold had been torn down by a mob. The information that reached the governor of the county. THE AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL REVIVES. Mass Meeting Held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. [From The National News Bureau.] NEW YORK, July 25.—The National Afro-American Council held a Mass Meeting at Mount Olive Baptist Church last Wednesday evening in the interest of the disfranchised Afro-Americans in the South and the enforcing of the Fifteenth Amendment. Bishop Walters, President of the Council, issued a ringing appeal to the Afro-American citizens of New York and a large crowd attended and showed no small lack of interest that they took in the organization toward the help in bringing together the best class of Afro-Americans to overthrow the diabolical laws of the South against our race. Among the speakers of the evening were Dr. W. L. Bulkley, Rev. J. H. McMullen, R. C. Simmons, Mr. Wibullen of Brooklyn, and Hon. J. The carriage in which the officers and Lee rode from the jail to the wharf was in fact a tumblr carrying the criminal to his death, but the place of the execution and its time were not divulged until the steamer was under way on the bay, when the death warrant was read. Some of the governor's advisers had urged him to employ armed force to maintain the law against the mob, but he rejected the suggestion and resorted to strategy, with the result that the riotous element was completely outwitted and the Negro paid the death penalty in the presence of the small crowd whose duty it was to witness the execution. WAITED FOR SHROUD STRAPS A portable scaffold was carried aboard the steamer to the scene of the hanging. To erect it after anchor had been dropped required some time, and the work was done in full view of the boat. Callous to his fate as the Negro had seemed the building of the scaffold told on his nerves, and he broke down and wept as he had to sit by and watch his executioners carry the paraphernalia of death—the rope, hangman's cap, shroud and coffin—over the quarter of a mile course from the steamer to the island. Careful as the officers were to hurry through the preliminaries and relieve the situation as much as possible of the element of torture, it was found that the shroud straps had been left behind, and the Negro seated 100 feet from the gallows, had to wait until another trip was made to the McLane to bring them ashore. There were no steps to the gallows a ship's iron ladder taking their place. The ladder did not quite reach the platform, and when Lee was ascending to his death deputies on the gibbet lifted him by his hand-cuffed wrists, while those below raised his limbs. The negro's legs were pinioned, the cap and shroud adjusted, and the negro preacher who went along as Lee's spiritual adviser offered a fervent prayer. The condemned man again confessed his guilt before the drop was pulled at 8:25. Eighteen minutes later two physicians pronounced Lee dead. HUSBAND SAW HANGING Aboard the McLane was Robert Barnes, husband of one of Lee's victims. Sheriff Brown had sworn him in as a deputy, and he was told that he could help pull the trap. When the time to disembark came, Barnes remained aboard ship, stating that he was satisfied to see the death at a quarter-mile range. Shortly before the McLane came to anchor Lee requested that Barnes come to the cabin where he was confined. When the husband entered, Lee said: "I want forgiveness." "I cannot forgive it," said Barnes. "God forgives," said Lee; "can't you?" Then Barnes started out of the room. Barnes sat apart from others on the McLane while the trip to Tangler Sound was made. He talked calmly of the outrage, and declared that he believed the law should be allowed to take its course. He expressed no desire to have the negro die at the hands of a mob. He only want- ed to see him die. Barnes stated to one member of the party that he had been asked to join the mob. LOOKED LIKE LYNCHERS Nearly three hours later the skiffes put back. As they plowed through the choppy sea groups of men could be seen hurrying along the beach. Sails sprang up in all directions, and a dozen boats made full tilt for the spot. Those aboard the ship thought perhaps the mob had heard of the plan, but nautical glasses proved the scurrying figures to be fisher folk. Most of the twenty-five deputies understood that the prisoner was to be landed at Mount Vernon wharf and marched to the poor-house grounds, where a scaffold had been erected. Information received by the sheriff was that the scaffold had been torn down by a mob. The information that reached the governor or mobs forming in Somerset County was like stories of the Kuklux Klan. These men worked secretly, as the governor did. Through out the county were well-organized mobs of fifty each, and each with a leader. Signals had been arranged and these men were prepared on notice to swoop down on the negro and the law as they would upon an enemy invading their shore. Knowing this, the governor realized that there was grim truth in the frank statement of the sheriff that Lee would be burned. To those who urged force or a display of arms the governor listened and dissented. To announce the day and place of hanging would have been like giving the rat to the hounds. NEGRO PREACHER'S HEROISM Courage of the highest type was displayed by a Negro, Rev. Samuel A. Ward, of Baltimore. As Lee's spiritual adviser, he was notified by Governor Warfield to tell Lee that he would not live throughout the week. After this the governor explained the law to Ward. He told the minister that the law provided for the presence of a minister at the execution. Minister Ward thought a while, and then asked the prospects of a lynching. The governor told him. Then the governor asked that he call at his office on Wednesday to arrange for the trip. At noon on Wednesday, when nearly all of the deputies had received their papers, Ward had not called. It began to look as though there would be no spiritual adviser, Realizing the danger a negro ran if an attack should be made by a mob, it was thought that discretion might be the better part of valor with him. But when the deputies gathered at the dock, there was Ward pacing up and down, awaiting his charge. He took Lee in hand, and comforted him to the end. He took big risks, but there was no boastfulness in his bravery. Somerset County had not known a hanging for twelve years. At that time two negroes were executed for murder of a white man on Deals Island. There have been lynchings in that time, however, the last one being for a case similar to that of Lee. CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE Tom Bird's Birthday. Mr. Tom Bird, the blind papercarrier announces that he will be 59 years of age to-morrow (Sunday, August 5th, 1906) if he lives that long. He is as hale and hearty as ever and really enjoys a joke and a good time. He was born in 1847. Vacation Trips. There is no more delightful spot in America in which to spend your vacation than "The Land of the Sky," or the Beautiful Sapphire Country. Excursion tickets on sale all the year round from various points to this favored section at greatly reduced rates. Excellent train service. Through Pullman Sleeping Cars. High-class dining car service a feature. PRICE, FIVE CENTS ON ISLAND. d Dodged S IN MARYLAND—WILL. NOT FORGIVE HIM. CAMENT. THE AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL REVIVES. Mass Meeting Held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. [From The National News Bureau.] NEW YORK, July 25 — The National Afro-American Council held a Mass Meeting at Mount Olive Baptist Church last Wednesday evening in the interest of the disfranchised Afro Americans in the South and the enforcing of the Fifteenth Amendment. Bishop Walters, President of the Council, issued a ringing appeal to the Afro-American citizens of New York and a large crowd attended and showed no small lack of interest that they took in the organization toward the help in bringing together the best class of Afro-Americans to overthrow the diabolical laws of the South against our race. Among the speakers of the evening were Dr. W. L. Bulkley, Rev. J. H. McMullen, R. C. Simmons, Mr. Wibican of Brooklyn, and Hon. J. Douglass Wetmore, who squashed the Jim Crow street car law in Florida. Each speaker manifested such a determination to demand the rights of the Afro-Americans in this country until the whole audience was heart and mind in the movement. Bishop Walters called for twenty-four volunteers to make up the committee of one hundred and immediately men and women came forward and gave their names. A collection was also asked for and the audience manifested their loyalty to support the Council by coming forth and liberally contributing to the worthy cause. A letter was received from L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary, Louisville, Ky., stating that the white people South are surprised at the inactivity of the Negro toward his defense. Ten of the best lawyers in the country will compose the Legal Bureau of the Organization. The next great session of the Council will be held in New York City on October 9, 10 and 11 to determine the steps to be taken in defense of the Rights of the Afro-American in the South. Richmond Hospital Items Mr. James C. Cross of Newport News left the Hospital Sunday in an improved condition. Mr. Peyton King of New Kent Co. is improving rapidly. Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, who had an operation performed at the Hospital a few weeks ago has been dismissed in good condition. We were favored with a call from Dr. H. P. Cobbs of Gordonsville, Va. Mr. Banks Anderson of 905 W. Leigh St. is feeling much improved at the Hospital. Miss V. Gussie Williams is visiting parents, relatives and friends at her home in Hampton this week. Miss Hazel E. Riddick is spending her vacation in Pittsburgh, Pa. WANTED—Local and Travelling Agents capable of taking orders for the "Calloway—Brand" of High Art Tailor-Made Clothing for men. Good opportunity for Hustlers. Write for full particulars immediately; stating territory desired. H. THOS. CALLOWAY, Tailor. 3636 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. $150.00 Endowment Paid Richmond, Va., July 31, 1906. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Charles Frost, who was a member of Valley Lodge, No. 73, of Richmond, Va. Signed—Mary S. Frost Beneficiary. Witnesses: Isaac Bray. Eva G. Davis. Subscribe to the PLANET. FILE NO. 113. ONE OF THE MYSTERIES OF PARIS, AND HOW IT WAS SOLVED. BY EMILE GABORIAUJ As M. Verduret had anticipated, Prosper's letter had a terrible effect upon M. Fauvel. It was toward nine o'clock in the morning, and M. Fauvel had just entered his study when his mail was brought in. After opening a dozen business letters, his eyes fell on the fatal missive sent by Prosper. Something about the writing struck him as peculiar. It was evidently a disguised hand, and although, owing to the fact of his being a millionaire, he was in the habit of receiving anonymous communications, sometimes abusive, but generally begging for money, this particular letter filled him with an indefinite presentiment of evil. A cold chill ran through his heart, and he dreaded to open it. With absolute certainty that he was about to learn some new calumny, he broke the seal, and opening the course cafe paper, was shocked by the following words: "DEAR SIR—You have, handed your cashier over to the law, and you acted properly, convinced as you were of his dishonesty. "But if it was he who took three hundred and fifty thousand francs from your safe, was it he also who took Madame Fauvel's diamonds?" "This was a terrible blow to a man whose life hitherto had been an unbroken chain of prosperity, who could recall the past without one bitter regret, without remembering any sorrow deep enough to bring forth a tear. What! his wife deceive him! And among all men, to choose one vile enough to rob her of her jewels, and force her to be his accomplice in the ruin of an innocent young man." For did not the letter before him assert this to be the fact, and tell him how to convince himself of its truth? M. Fauvel was as bewildered as if he had been knocked on the head with a club. It was impossible for his scattered ideas to take in the enormity of what these dreadful words intimated. He seemed to be mentally and physically paralyzed, as he sat there staring blankly at the letter. But this stupefaction suddenly changed to indignant rage. "What a fool I am!" he cried, "to listen to such base lies, such malicious charges against the purest woman whom God ever sent to bless a man!" And he angrily crumpled up the letter, and threw it into the empty fireplace, saying: "I will forget having read it. I will not soil my mind by letting it dwell upon such turpitude!" He said this, and, he thought it; but, for all that, he could not open the rest of his letters. The anonymous missive stood before his eyes in letters of fire, and drove every other thought from his mind. That penetrating, clinging, all-corroding worm, suspicion, had taken possession of his soul; and as he leaned over his desk, with his face buried in his hands, thinking over many things which had lately occurred, insignificant at the time, but fearfully omnious now, this unwillingly admitted germ of suspicion grew and expanded until it became certainty. But, resolved that he would not think of his wife in connection with so vile a deed, he imagined a thousand wild excuses for the mischief maker who took his mode of annoying him; of course there was no truth in his assertions, but from curiosity he would like to know who had written it. And yet suppose—"Merciful God! can it be true?" he wildly cried, as the idea of his wife's guilt would obstinately return to his troubled mind. Thinking that the writing might throw some light on the mystery, he started up and tremblingly picked the fatal letter out of the ashes. Carefully smoothing it out, he laid it on his desk, and studied the heavy strokes, light strokes, and capitals of every word. It must be from some of my clerks," he finally said; "some one who is angry with me for refusing to raise his salary; or perhaps it is the one that I dismissed the other day." Clinging to this idea, he thought over all the young men in his bank; but not one could he believe capable of resorting to so base a vengeance. Then he wondered where the letter had been posted, thinking this might throw some light upon the mystery. He looked at the envelope, and read the postmark: "Rue du Cardinal Lemoine." This fact told him nothing. Once more he read the letter, spelling over each word, and trying to put a different construction on the horrible phases that stored him in the face. It is generally agreed that an anonymous letter should be treated with silent contempt, and cast aside as the malicious lies of a coward who dares not to say to a man's face what he secretly commits to paper, and forces upon him. This is all very well in theory, but it is difficult to practice when the anonymous letter comes. You throw it in the fire, it burns; but, although the paper is destroyed by the flames, doubt remains. Suspicion arises from its ashes, as a subtle poison penetrates the inmost recesses of the mind, weakens its holiest beliefs, and destroys its faith. The trail of the serpent is left. The wife suspected, no matter how unjustly, is no longer the wife in whom her husband trusted as he would trust himself; the pure being who was above suspicion no longer exists. Suspicion, no matter when the source, has irreovocably tarnished The brightness of his idol. Unable to struggle any longer against these conflicting doubts, M. Faurel determined to resolve them by showing the letter to his wife; but a torturing thought, more terrible than any he had yet suffered, made him sink back in his chair in despair. "Suppose it be true!" he muttered to himself: "suppose I have been miserably duped! By confiding in my wife, I shall put her on her guard, and lose all chance of discovering the truth." Thus were realized all Verduret's presumptions. He had said, "If Monsieur Fauvel does not yield to his first impulse, if he stops to reflect, we have time to repair the harm done." After a long and painful meditation, the banker finally decided to wait, and watch his wife. It was a hard struggle for a man of his frank, upright nature to play the part of domestic spy and jealous husband. Accustomed to give way to sudden bursts of anger, but quickly mastering them, he would find it difficult to be compelled to preserve his self-restraint, no matter how dreadful the discoveries might be. When he collected the proofs of guilt one by one, he must impose silence upon his resentment until fully assured of possessing certain evidence. There was one simple means of ascertaining whether the diamonds had been pawned. If the letter lied in this instance, he would treat it with the scorn it deserved. If, on the other hand, it should prove to be true! At this moment, the servant announced breakfast; and M. Fauvel looked in the glass before leaving his study, to see if his face betrayed the emotion he felt. He was shocked at the haggard features which it reflected. "Hate I no nerve?" he said to himself. "Oh! I must and shall control my feelings until I find out the truth." At table he talked incessantly, so as to escape any questions from his wife, who, he saw, was uneasy at the sight of his pale face. But, all the time he was talking, he was casting over in his mind expedients for getting his wife out of the house long enough for him to search her bureau. At last he asked Mme. Fauvel if she were going out before dinner. "Yes," said she; "the weather is dreadful, but Madeleine and I must do some shopping." "At what time shall you go?" "Immediately after breakfast." He drew a long breath as if relieved of a great weight. In a short time he would know the truth. His uncertainty was so torturing to the unhappy man that he preferred the most dreadful reality to his present agony. Breakfast over, he lighted a cigar, but did not remain in the dining-room to smoke it, as was his habit. He went into the study to try and compose his nerves. He took the precaution to send Lucien on a message so as to be alone in the house. After the lapse of half an hour, he heard the carriage roll away with his wife and niece. Hurrying into Mme. Fauvel's room, he opened the drawer of the chiffonier, where she kept her jewels. The last dozen or more leather and velvet boxes containing superb sets of jewelry which he had presented to her were gone Twelve boxes remained. He nervously opened them. They were all empty! The anonymous letter had told the truth. "Oh, it can not be!" he gasped in broken tones. "Oh, no, no!" He wildly pulled open every drawer in the vain hope of finding them packed away. Perhaps she kept them elsewhere. He tried to hope that she had sent them to be reset; but no, they were all superbly set in the latest fashion; and, moreover, she never would have sent them all at once. He looked again. Nothing! not one jewel could he find. He remembered that he had asked his wife at the Jandidier ball why she did not wear her diamonds; and she had replied with a smile: "Oh! what is the use? Everybody knows them so well; and, besides, they don't suit my costume." Yes, she had made this answer without blushing, without showing the slightest sign of agitation or shame. What boarded it is. What barefaced impudence! What base hypocrisy concealed beneath an innocent, confiding manner! And she had been thus deceiving him for twenty years! But suddenly a gleam of hope penetrated his confused mind—slightly, barely possible; still a straw to cling to— "Perhaps Valentine has put her diamonds in Medeleine's room." Without stopping to consider the indulgence of what he was about to do, he hurried into the young girl's room, and pulled open one drawer after another. What did he find? Not Mme. Fauvel's diamonds, but Medeleine's seven or eight boxes also empty. Great heavens! Was this gentle girl, whom he had treated as a daughter, an accomplice in this deed of shame? Had she contributed her jewelry to add to the disgrace of the roof that sheltered her? This last blow was almost too much for the miserable man. He sunk almost lifeless into a chair, and wringing his hands, groaned over the wreck of his happiness. Was this the happy future to which he had looked for- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Ward? Was the fabric of his honor, well-being, and domestic bliss, to be dashed to the earth and forever lost in a day? Were his 20 years' labor and high standing to end thus in shame and sorrow? Apparently, nothing was changed in his existence; he was not materially injured; he could not reach forth his hand, and heal or revenge the smarting wound; the objects around him were unchanged; everything went on in the outside world just as it had gone on during the last 20 years; and yet what a horrible change had taken place in his own heart! While the world envied his prosperity and happiness, here he sat, more heart-sore and weared of life than the worst criminal that ever stood before the inquisition. What! Valentine, the pure young girl whom he had loved and married in spite of her poverty, in spite of her cold offering of calm affection in return for his passionate devotion: Valentine, the tender, loving wife, who, before a year of married life had rolled by, so often assured him that her affection had grown into deep, confiding love, that her devotion had grown stronger every day, and that her only prayer was that God would take them both together, since life would be a burden without her noble husband to shield and cherish her—could she have been acting a lie for 20 years? She, the darling wife—the mother of his sons? His sons? Good God! Were they his sons? He was like a man who is told that the exquisite wine he has drank contains poison. Confidence is never half-way; it is or it is not. His confidence was gone; his faith was dead. The wretched banker had rested his every hope and happiness on the love of his wife. Believing that she had proved faithless, that she had played him false, and was unworthy of trust, he admitted no possibility of peaceful joy, and felt tempted to seek consolation from self-destruction. What had he to live for now, save to mourn over the ashes of the past? But this dejection did not last long. Indignant anger, and thirst for vengeance, made him start up and swear that he would lose no time in vain regrets. M. Fauvel well knew that the fact of the diamonds being stolen was not sufficient ground upon which to bring an accusation against any of the accomplices. He must possess overwhelming proofs before taking any active steps. Success depended upon present secrecy. He began by calling his valet, and ordering him to bring him every letter that should come to the house. Finally, following the advice of the anonymous letter, he went to the prefecture of police, hoping to obtain a biography of Clameran. But the police, fortunately for many people, are as discreetly silent as the grave. They guard their secrets as a miser his treasure. Nothing but an order from the chief judge could open those formidable green boxes, and reveal their secrets. M. Fauvel was politely asked what motives urged him to inquire into the past life of a French citizen; and, as he declined to state his reasons, the chief of police told him he had better apply to the procureur for the desired information. This advice he could not follow. He had sworn that the secret of his wrongs should be confined to the three persons interested. He chose to avenge his own injuries, to be alone the judge and executioner. He returned home more angry than ever; there he found the dispatch answering the one he had sent to St. Remy. It was as follows: "The Lagors are very poor, and there never has been any member of the family named Raoul. Madame Lagors had no son, only two daughters." This information dashed his last hope. The banker thought, when he discovered his wife's infamy, that she had sinned as deeply as woman could sin; but he now saw that she had practiced a system more shocking than the crime itself. "Wretched creature!" he cried, with anguish; "in order to see her loves constantly, she dared introduce him to me under the name of a nephew who never existed. She had the shameless courage to bring him beneath her husband's roof, and seat him at my fireside, between my sons; and I, confiding fool that I was, welcomed the villain, and let him money." Nothing could equal the pain of wounded pride and mortification which he suffered at the thought that Raoul and Mme. Fauvel had amused themselves with his good-natured credulity and obtuseness. Nothing but death could wipe out an injury of this nature. But the very bitterness of his resentment enabled him to restrain himself until the time for punishment came. With grim satisfaction he promised himself that his acting would be as successful as theirs. That day he succeeded in coneaseling his agitation, and kept up a flow of talk at dinner; but at about nine o'clock, when Clameran called on the ladies, he rushed from the house, for fear that he would be unable to control his indignation at the sight of this destroyer of his happiness; and did not return home until late in the night. The next day he reaped the fruit of his prudence. Among the letters which his valet brought him at noon, was one bearing the postmark of Vesinet. He carefully opened the envelope, and read: "Dear Aunt—it is imperatively necessary for me to see you to-day, so do not fail to come to Vosnet. "I will explain why I give you this trouble, instead of calling at your house. RAOUL." "I have them now!" eried M. Fauvel, trembling with satisfaction at the near prospect of vengeance. Eager to lose no time, he opened a drawer, took out a revolver, and examined the hammer to see if it worked easily. He imagined himself alone, but a vigilant eye was watching his movements. Gipsy, immediately upon her return from the Archangel, stationed herself at the key-hole of the study-door, and saw all that occurred. M. Fauvel laid the pistol on the mantel piece, and nervously resealed the letter, which he then took to the box where the letters were usually left, not wishing anyone to know that Raoul's letter had passed through his hands. He was only absent two minutes, but, inspired by the iminence of the danger, Gipay darted into the study, and rapidly extracted the balls from the revolver. "Thank Heaven!" she murmured; "this peril is averted, and Monsieur Verduret will now perhaps have time to prevent a murder. I must send Cavaillon to tell him." She hurried into the bank, and sent the clerk with a message, telling him to leave it with Mme. Alexandre, if M. Verduret had left the hotel. An hour later, Mme. Fauvel ordered her carriage, and went out. M. Fauvel jumped into a hackney-coach, and followed her. "God grant that Monsieur Verduret may reach there in time!" creed Nina to herself, "otherwise Madame Fauvel and Raoul are lost." CHAPTER XXIV The moment that the Marquis of Clameran perceived that Raoul de Lagors was the only obstacle between him and Madeleine, he swore that the obstacle should soon be removed. That very day he took steps for the accomplishment of his purpose. As Raoul was walking out to Vesnet about midnight, he was stopped at a lonely spot by three men, who asked him what o'clock it was; while looking at his watch, the ruffles fell upon him suddenly, and but for Raoul's wonderful strength and agility, would have left him dead on the spot. As it was, he soon, by his skillfully-plied blows (for he had become a proficient in fencing and boxing in England), made his enemies take to their heels. He quietly continued his walk home, fully determined to be hereafter well armed when he went out at night. He never for an instant suspected his accomplice of having instigated the assault. But two days afterward, while sitting in a cafe a burly, vulgar-looking man, a stranger to him, interrupted him several times while talking, and, after making several rough speeches, as if trying to provoke a quarrel, finally threw a card in his face, saying its owner was ready to grant him satisfaction when and where he pleased. Raoul rushed toward the man to chastlee him on the spot; but his friends held him back, telling him it would be much more gentlemanly to run a sword through his vulgar hide, than have a scuffle in a public place. "Very well, then; you will hear from me to-morrow," he said, scornfully, to his assailant. "Wait at your hotel until I send two friends to arrange the matter with you." As soon as the stranger had left, Raoul recovered from his excitement, and began to wonder what could have been the motive for this evidently pre-meditated insult. Picking up the card of the bully, he read: W. H. B. JACOBSON W. H. B. JACOBSON. Formerly Garibaldian volunteer. Ex-officer of the army of the South. (Italy, America.) 30 Rue Leonie. Raoul had seen enough of the world to know that these heroes who cover their visiting cards with titles have very little glory elsewhere than in their own conceit. Raoul sent two of his friends to make arrangements for a duel. He gave them M. Jacobson's address, and told them to report at the Hotel du Louvre, where he would wait for them. Having dismissed his friends, Raoul went out to find out something about M. Jacobson; and, being an expert at the business of unraveling plots and snares, he determined to discover who was at the bottom of this duel into which he had been decoyed. The information obtained was not very promising. M. Jacobson, who lived in a very suspicious-looking little hotel whose inmates were women of light character, was described as an eccentric gentleman, whose mode of life was a problem difficult to solve. No one knew his means of support. He reigned despotically in the hotel, went out a great deal, never came in until midnight, and seemed to have no capital to live upon, save his military titles, and a talent for carrying out whatever was undertaken for his own benefit. "That being his character," thought Raoul, "I can not see what object he can have in picking a quarrel with me. What good will it do him to run a sword through my body? Not the slightest; and, moreover, his pugnacious conduct is apt to draw the attention of the police, who, from what I hear, are the last people this warrior would like to have after him. Therefore he must have some reason for pursuing me; and I must find out what it is." The result of his meditations was, Raoul, upon his return to the Hotel du Louvre, did not mention a word of his adventure to Clameran, whom he found already up. At half-past eight his seconds arrived. M. Jacobson had selected the sword, and would fight that very hour, in the woods of Vincennes. "Well, come along," cried Raoul, gayly. "I accept the gentleman's conditions." They found the Garibaldian waiting; and after an interchange of a few thrusts, Raoul was slightly wounded in the right shoulder. The "Ex-officer of the South" wished to continue the combat; but Raoul's seconds—brave young men—declared that honor was satisfied, and that they had no intention of subjecting their friend's life to unnecessary hazards. The ex-officer was forced to admit that this was but fair, and unwillingly retired from the field. Raoul went home delighted at having escaped with nothing more serious than a little loss of blood, and resolved to keep clear of all so-called Garibaldians in the future. In fact, a night's reflection had convinced him that Clameran was the investigator of the two attempts to kill him. Mme. Fauvel having told him what conditions Madeline placed on her consent to marriage. Raoul instantly saw how necessary his removal would be, now that he was an impediment in the way of Clameran's success. He recalled a thousand little remarks and events of the last few days, and, on skillfully questioning the marquis, had his suspicions changed into certainty. This conviction that the man whom he had so materially assisted in his criminal plans was so basely ungrateful as to turn against him and hire-assassins to murder him in cold blood, inspired in Raoul a resolution to take speedy vengeance upon his treacherous accomplice, and at the same time insure his own safety. This tresson seemed monstrous to Raoul. he was as yet not sufficiently experienced in ruffianism to know that one villain always sacrifices another to advance his own projects; he was credulous enough to believe in the adage, "there's honor among thieves." His rage was naturally mingled with fright, well knowing that his life hung by a thread, when it was threatened by a daring scoundrel like Clamerman. He had twice miraculously escaped: a third attempt would more than likely prove fatal. Knowing his accomplice's nature, Raoul saw himself surrounded by snakes; he saw death before him in every form; he was equally afraid of going out and of remaining at home. He only ventured with the most suspicious caution into the most public places; he feared poison more than the assassin's knife, and imagined that every dish placed before him tasted of strychnine. As this life of torture was intolerable, he determined to anticipate a struggle which he felt must terminate in the death of either Clameran or himself, and, if he were doomed to die, to be first revenged. If he went down, Clameran should go too; better kill the devil than be killed by him. In his days of poverty, Raoul had often risked his life to obtain a few guineas, and would not have hesitated to make short work of a person like Clameran. But with money prudence had come. He wished to enjoy his 400,000 frames without being compromised by committing a murder which might be discovered: he, therefore, began to devise some other means of getting rid of his dreaded accomplice. Meanwhile, he devoted his thoughts to some discreet way of thwarting Clameran's marriage with Madeleine. He was sure that he would thus strike him to the heart, and this was at least a satisfaction. Raoul was persuaded that, by openly siding with Madeleine and her aunt, he could save them from Clameran's clutches. Having fully resolved upon this course, he wrote a note to Mme. Fauvel asking for an interview. The poor woman hastened to Vesinet convinced that some new misfortune was in store for her. Her alarm was groundless. She found Raoul more tender and affectionate than he had ever been. He saw the necessity of reassuring her, and winning his old place in her forgiving heart, before making his disclosures. He succeeded. The poor lady had a smiling and happy air as she sat in an arm-chair, with Raoul kneeling before her. "I have distressed you too long, my dear mother," he said in his softest tones, "but I repent sincerely; now listen to my—" He had not time to say more; the door was violently thrown open, and Raoul, springing to his feet, was confronted by M. Fauvel. The banker had a revolver in his hand, and was deadly pale. It was evident that he was making superhuman efforts to remain calm, like a judge whose duty it is to justly punish crime. "Ah," he said, with a horrible laugh, "you look surprised, you did not expect me? You thought that my imbecile credulity insured your safety." Raoul had the courage to place himself before Mme. Fauvel, and to stand prepared to receive the expected bullet. "I assure you, uncle—" he began. "Enough!" interrupted the banker with an angry gesture, "let me hear no more infamous falsehoods! End this acting, of which I am no longer the dupe." "I swear to you—" "Spare yourself the trouble of denying anything. I know all. I know who pawned my wife's diamonds. I know who committed the robbery for which an innocent man was arrested and imprisoned." Mme Fauvel, white with terror, fell upon her knees. At last it had come—the dreadful day had come. Vainly had she added falsehood to falsehood; vainly had she sacrificed herself and others; all was discovered. She saw that all was lost, and wringing her hands she tearfully moaned: At these heart-broken tones the banker shook like a leaf. This voice brought before him the twenty years of happiness which he had owed to this woman, who had always been the mistress of his heart, whose slightest wish had been his law, and who, by a smile or a frown, could make him the happiest or the most miserable of men. Alas! those days were over now. Could this wretched woman crouch at his feet be his beloved Valentine, the pure, innocent girl whom he had found secluded in the chateau of La Verberie, who had never loved any other than himself? Could this be the cherished wife whom he had worshiped for so many years? The memory of his lost happiness was too much for the stricken man. He forgot the present in the past, and was almost melted to forgiveness. "Unhappy woman!" he mournured, "unhappy woman! What have I done that you should thus betray me! Ah, my only fault was loving you too deeply, and letting you see it. One wearies of everything in this world, even happiness. Did pure domestic joys pall upon you and weary you, driving you to seek the excitement of sinful passion? Were you so tired of the atmosphere of respect and affection which surrounded you that you must needs risk your honor and mine by braving public opinion? Oh, into what an abyss you have fallen, Valentine! and oh, my God! if you were wearied by my constant devotion, had the thought of your children no power to restrain your evil passions; could you not remain untarnished for their sake?" M. Fauvel spoke slowly, with painful effort, as if each word choked him. Raoul, who listened with attention, saw that if the banker knew some things he certainly did not know all. He saw that erroneous information had misled the unhappy man, and that he was still a victim of false appearances. He determined to convince him of the mistake under which he was laboring, and said: For some moments nothing was heard but the sobs of Mine. Fauvel. "I came here," continued the banker, "with the intention of killing you both. But I can not kill a woman, and I will not kill an unarmed man." Raoul once more tried to speak. "Let me finish!" interrupted M Fauvel. "Your life is in my hands; the law excuses the vengeance of an injured husband, but I refuse to take advantage of it. I see on your mantle a revolver similar to mine; take it, and defend yourself." "Never!" "Defend yourself!" cried the banker, raising his arm, "if you do not—" Feeling the barrel of M. Fauvel's revolver touch his breast, Raoul, in self-defense, seized his own pistol, and prepared to fire. "Stand in that corner of the room, and I will stand in this," continued the banker; "and when the clock strikes, which will be in a few seconds, we will both fire." They took the places designated, and stood perfectly still. But the horror of the scene was too much for Mme. Fauvel to witness any longer without interposing. She understood but one thing: her son and her husband were about to kill each other before her very eyes. Fright and horror gave her strength to start up and rush between the two men. "For God's sake, have mercy, Andrei!" she cried, wringing her hands with anguish, "let me tell you everything; don't kill—" This burst of maternal love, M.Fauvel thought the pleadings of a criminal woman defending her lover. He roughly seized his wife by the arm, and thrust her aside, saying with indignant scorn: "Get out of the way!" But she would not be repulsed; rushing up to Raoul, she threw her arms around him, and said to her husband: "Kill me, and me alone; for I am the guilty one!" At these words M. Fauvel glared at the guilty pair, and, deliberately taking aim, fired. Neither Raoul nor Mme. Fauvel moved. The banker fired a second time; then a third. He cocked the pistol for a fourth shot, when a man rushed into the room, snatched the pistol from the banker's hand, and, throwing him on the sofa, ran toward Mme. Fauvel. "Thank Heaven!" he cried, "she is unhurt." "How dare you interfere?" cried the banker, who by this time had joined the group. "I have the right to avenge my honor when it has been degraded; the villain shall die!" M. Verduret seized the banker's wrists in a vice-like grasp, and whispered in his ear: "Thank God, you are saved from committing a terrible crime; the anonymous letter deceived you." In violent situations like this, all the untoward, strange attending circumstances appear perfectly natural to the participants, whose passions have already carried them beyond the limits of social propriety. Thus M. Fauvel never once thought of asking this stranger who he was and where he came from. He heard and understood but one fact: the anonymous letter had lied. "So she is," replied M. Verduret; "but not of the crime you imagine. Do you know who that man is, that you attempted to kill?" "Her lover!" "No, her san!" The words of this stranger, showing his intimate knowledge of the private affairs of all present, seemed to confound and frighten Raoul more than M. Faunel's threats had done. Yet he had sufficient presence of mind to say: "It is the truth!" his haggard eyes on his wife, exclaimed: "It is false! you are all conspiring to deceive me! Proofs!" "You shall have proofs," replied M. Verduret; "but first listen." And rapidly, with his wonderful talent for exposition, he related the principal points of the plot he had discovered. The true state of the case was terribly distressing to M. Fauvel, but nothing compared with what he had suspected. His throbbing, yearning heart told him that he still loved his wife. Why should he punish a fault committed so many years ago, and atoned for by twenty years of devotion and suffering? For some moments after M. Verduret had finished his explanation, M. Fauvel remained silent. So many strange events had happened, rapidly following each other in succession, and culminating in the shocking scene which had just taken place, that M. Fauvel seemed to be too bewildered to think clearly. If his heart counseled pardon and forgetfulness, wounded pride and self-respect demanded vengeance. If Raoul, the baleful witness, the living proof of a far-off sin, were not in existence, M. Fauvel would not have hesitated. Gaston de Clameran was dead; he would have held out his arms to his wife and said: "Come to my heart! your sacrifices for my honor shall be your absolution; let the sad past be forgotten." But the sight of Raoul froze the words upon his lips. "So this is your son," he said to his wife—"this man, who has plundered you and robbed me!" Mme. Fauvel was unable to utter a word in reply to these reproachful words. "Oh!" said M. Verduret, "madame will tell you that this young man is the son of Gaston de Clameran; she has never doubted it. But, the truth is—" "What?" "That, in order to swindle her, he has perpetrated a gross imposture." During the last few minutes Raoul had been quietly creeping toward the door, hoping to escape while no one was thinking of him. But M. Verduret, who anticipated his intention, was watching him out of the corner of one eye, and stopped him just as he was about leaving the room. "Not so fast, my pretty youth," he said, dragging him into the middle of the room; "it is not polite to leave us so unceremoniously. Let us have a little conversation before parting; a little explanation with be edifying." The jeering words and mocking manner of M. Verduret made Raoul turn deny pale, and start back as if confronted by a phantom. "The clown!" he gasped. "The same, friend." said the fat man. "Ah, now that you recognize me, I confess that the clown and myself are one and the same. Yes, I am the mountebank of the Jandidier ball; here is proof of it." And turning up his sleeve he showed a deep cut on his arm. "I think that this recent wound will convince you of my identity," he continued. "I imagine you know the villain that gave me this little decoration, that night I was walking along the Rue Bourdaloue. That being the case, you know, I have a slight claim upon you, and shall expect you to relate to us your little story." But Raoul was so terrified that he could not utter a word. "Your modesty keeps you silent." said M. Verduret. "Bravo! modesty becomes talent, and for one of your age you certainly have displayed a talent for knavery." "Reassure yourself, monsieur," replied M. Verduret, with great respect. "After what I have been constrained to tell you, what remains to be said is a mere trifle. I will finish the story. "On leaving Mihonne, who had given him a full account of the misfortunes of Mile. Valentine de la Varberie, Clameran hastened to London. "He had no difficulty in finding the farmer's wife to whom the old countess had intrusted Gaston's son. But here an unexpected disappointment greeted him. "He learned that the child, whose name was registered on the parish books as Raoul-Valentine Wilson, had died of the croup when 18 months old." "Did anyone state such a fact as that?" interrupted Raoul: "It is false!" "It was not only stated, but proved, my pretty youth," replied M. Verduret. "You don't suppose I am a man to trust to oral testimony, do you?" He drew from his pocket several officially-stamped documents, with red seals attached, and laid them on the table. "These are the declarations of the nurse, her husband, and four witnesses. Here is an extract from the register of births; this is a certificate of registry of his death; and all these are authenticated at the French embassy. Now are you satisfied, young man?" "What next?" inquired M. Fauvel. "The next step was this," replied M. Verduret. "Clamerman, finding that the child was dead, supposed that he could, in spite of this disappointment, obtain money from Mme. Fauvel; he was mistaken. His first attempt failed. Having an inventive turn of mind, he determined that the child should come to life. Among his large circle of rascally acquaintances, he selected a young fellow to personate Raoul-Valentine Wilson; and the chosen one stands before you." Mme. Fauvel was in a pitiful state. And yet she began to feel a ray of hope; her acute anxiety had so long tortured her, that the truth was a relief; she would thank Heaven if this wicked man was proved to be no son of hers. "Can this be possible?" she murmured; "can it be?" "Impossible!" cried the banker; "an infamous plot like this could not be THE PLANET SATURDAY.....AUG. 4TH. 1906 executed in our midst." "All this is false!" said Raoul, boldly; "it is a lie!" M. Verduret turned to Raoul, and bowing with ironical gesture, said bowing with frontal respect, said: "Monsieur desires proofs, does he? Monsieur shall certainly have convincing ones. I have just left a friend of mine, Monsieur Palot, who brought me valuable information from London. Now, my young gentleman, I will tell you the little story he told me, and then you can give your opinion of it. "In 1847 Lord Murray, a wealthy and generous nobleman, had a jockey named Spencer, of whom he was very fond. At the Epsom races this jockey was thrown from his horse and killed. Lord Murray grieved over the loss of his favorite, and, having no children of his own, declared his intention of adopting Spencer's son, who was then but four years old. "Thus James Spencer was brought up in affluence, as heir to the immense wealth of the noble lord. He was a handsome, intelligent boy, and gave satisfaction to his protector until he was 16 years of age, when he became intimate with a worthless set of people, and turned out badly. "Lord Murray, who was very indulgent, pardoned many grave faults; but one fine morning he discovered that his adopted son had been imitating his signature upon some checks. He indignantly dismissed him from his house, and told him never to show his face again. "James Spencer had been living in London about four years, managing to support himself by gambling and swindling, when he met Clameran, who offered him 25,000 francs to play a part in a little comedy which he had arranged to suit the actors." "You are a detective!" interrupted Raoul. The fat man smiled grimly. "At present," he replied, "I am merely a friend of Prosper Bertomy. It depends entirely upon your behavior which character I appear in while settling up this little affair." "What do you expect me to do?" "Restore the 350,000 francs which you have stolen." The young rascal hesitated a moment, and then said: "The money is in this room." "Very good. This frankness is credible, and will benefit you. I know that the money is in this room, and also exactly where it is to be found. Be kind enough to look behind that cupboard, and you will find the 350,000 francs." Raoul saw that his game was lost. He tremblingly went to the cupboard and pulled out several bundles of bank notes and an enormous package of pawnbroker's tickets. "Very well done," said M. Verduret, as he carefully examined the money and papers; "this is the most sensible step you ever took." Raoul relied on this moment, when everybody's attention would be absorbed by the money, to make his escape. He sild toward the door, gently opened it, slipped out, and locked it on the outside; the key being still in the lock. "He has escaped!" cried M. Fauvel. "Naturally," replied M. Verduret, without even looking up; "I thought he would have sense enough to do that." "But is he to go unpunished?" "My dear sir, would you have this affair become a public scandal? Do you wish your wife's name to be brought into a case of this nature before a police court?" "Oh, Monsleur!" "Then the best thing you can do is to let the rascal go soot free. Here are receipts for all the articles which he has pawned, so that we should consider ourselves fortunate. He has kept fifty thousand frames, but that is all the better for you. This sum will enable him to leave France, and we shall never see him again." Like everyone else, M. Fauvel yielded to the ascendency of M. Verduret. Gradually he had awakened to the true state of affairs; prospective happiness no longer seemed impossible, and he felt that he was indebted to the man before him for more than life. But for M. Verduret, where would have been his honor and his domestic peace? With honest gratitude he seized M. Verduret's hand as if to carry it to his lips, and said in broken tones: "Oh, monsieur! how can I ever find words to express how deeply I appreciate your kindness? How can I ever repay the great service you have rendered me?" M. Verduret reflected a moment, and then said: "If you feel under any obligations to me, monsieur, you have it in your power to return them. I have a favor to ask of you." "A favor? you ask of me? Speak, monsieur, you have but to name it. My fortune and life are at your disposal." "I will not hesitate, then, to explain myself. I am Prosper's friend, and deeply interested in his future. You can exonerate him from this infamous charge of robbery; you can restore him to his honorable position. You can do more than this, monsieur. He loves Mademoiselle Madeleine." "Madeleine shall be his wife, mossieur," interrupted the banker; "I give you my word of honor. And I will so publicly exonerate him that not a shadow of suspicion will rest upon his name. I will place him in a position which will prevent slander from reproaching him with the painful remembrance of my fatal error." The fat man quietly took up his hat and cane as if he had been paying an ordinary morning call, and turned to leave the room, after saying "good morning." But, seeing the weeping woman raise her clasped hands appealingly toward him, he said, hesitatingly: "Monsieur, excuse my intruding any advice; but Madame Fauvel—" "Andre!" murmured the wretched wife, "Andre!" The banker hesitated a moment; then, following the impulse of his heart, ran to his wife, and clasping her in his arms, said tenderly: "No, I will not be foolish enough to struggle against my deep-rooted love. I do not pardon, Valentine; I forget; I forget all!" M. Verduret had nothing more to do at Vesetin. Without taking leave of the banker, he quietly left the room, and jumping into his cab, ordered the driver to return to Paris, and drive to the Hotel du Louvre as rapidly as possible. His mind was filled with anxiety about Clameran. He knew that Raoul would give him no more trouble; the young rogue was probably taking his passage for some foreign land at that very moment. But Clameran should not escape unpunished; and how this punishment could be brought about without compromising Mme. Fauvel was a problem to be solved. M. Verduret thought over the various cases similar to this, but not one of his former expedients could be applied to the present circumstances. He could not deliver the villain over to justice without involving Mme. Fauvel. After long thought, he decided that an accusation of poison must come from Oloron. He would go there and work upon "public opinion," so that to satisfy the townspeople, the authorities would order a post-mortem examination of Gaston. But this mode of proceeding required time; and Clameran would certainly escape before another day passed over his head. He was too experienced a knave to remain on slippery ground, now that his eyes were open to the danger which menaced him. It was almost dark when the carriage stopped in front of the Hotel du Louvre. M. Verduret noticed a crowd of people collected together in groups, eagerly discussing some exciting event, which seemed to have just taken place. Although the policeman attempted to disperse the crowd by authoritatively ordering them to "Move on! move on!" they would merely separate in one spot to join a more clamorous group a few yards off. "What has happened?" demanded M. Verduret of a louder near by. "The strangest thing you ever heard of," replied the man. "Yes, I saw him with my own eyes. He first appeared at that seventh story window; he was only half-dressed. Some men tried to seize him; but, basta! with the agility of a squirrel, he jumped out upon the roof, shrieking, 'Murder! murder!' The recklessness of his conduit led me to suppose—" The gossip stopped short in his narrative, very much surprised and vexed; his questioner had vanished. "If it should be Clameran," thought M. Verduret; "if terror has deranged that brain, so capable of working out great crimes! Fate must have interposed—" While thus talking to himself, he elbowed his way through the crowded court yard of the hotel. At the foot of the staircase he found M. Fanferlot and three peculiar-looking individuals standing together, as if waiting for some one. "Well," cried M. Verduret, "what is the matter." With laudable simulation the four men rushed forward to report to their superior officer. "Patron," they all began at once. "Silence!" said the fat man, with an oath; "one at a time. Quick! what is the matter?" "The matter is this, patron," said Panferlot, dejectedly, "I am doomed to ill-luck. You see how it is; this is the only chance I ever had of working out a beautiful case, and, paf! my criminal must go and flieze! A regular case of bankruptcy! "Then it is Clameran who——" "Of course it is. When the rascal saw me this morning, he scampered off like a hare. You should have seen him run; I thought he would never stop this side of Ivry; but not at all. On reaching the Boulevard des Ecoles, a sudden idea seemed to strike him, and he made a bee-line for his hotel; I suppose, to get his pile of money. Directly he gets here, what does he see? These three friends of mine. The sight of these gentlemen had the effect of a sunstroke upon him; he went raving mad on the spot. The idea of serving me such a low trick at the very moment I was sure of success!" "Where is he now?" "At the prefecture, I suppose. Some policeman handcuffed him, and drove off with him in a cab." "Come with me." M. Verduret and Fanferlot found Clameran in one of the private cells reserved for dangerous prisoners. He had on a strait-jacket, and was struggling violently against three men, who were striving to hold him, while a physician tried to force him to swallow a potion. "Help!" he shrieked; "help, for God's sake! Do you not see my brother coming after me? Look! he wants to poison me!" M. Verduret took the physician aside, and questioned him about the maniac. "The wretched man is in a hopeless state," replied the doctor; "this species of insanity is incurable. He thinks some one is trying to poison him, and nothing will persuade him to eat or drink anything; and, as it is impossible to force anything down his throat, he will die of starvation, after having suffered all the tortures of poison." M. Verduret, with a shudder, turned to leave the prefecture, saying to Fanferlot: "Madame Fauvel is saved, and by the interposition of God, who has Himself punished Clamers!" THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BEAR ESCAPES FROM PARK ZOO AND LUNCHES ON GIRL'S GOWN Young Bruin Causes a Panic Among the Crowds—Delicate Feminine Lingerie to His Liking—Recaptured After Thrilling Chase. Chicago.—Billy, the lord of the Malay bear family at Lincoln park, broke from his cage one Sunday afternoon recently and after causing a panic among the hundreds of men, women and children that crowded the animal houses fed on the skirt worn by Miss Emma Boyer, daughter of an Evanson justice of the peace. Billy possessed an appetite that was little short of marvelous. He wasn't content when he had finished the lower ruffle nor was he satisfied when he had devoured the first flounce. But he kept on and on until it seemed Miss Boyer would be lucky if she escaped with a waist. the bear. But she couldn't. For the first flounce had convinced Billy that garment was made of the material he wanted. He reached for a flounce. Men fleet of foot and with stout hearts were willing to come to her assistance, but when they arrived she was several yards ahead and increasing the distance. Some people may have an impression that a bear is a cumbersome animal and unwieldy. Miss Boyer, however, has no such imposition of a bear. She admits she isn't qualified to speak as to his gracefulness, but she is positive he is a most agile beast, and she is just as astonishing. And Billy proved he could eat while on a dead run. It mustn't be imagined that Miss Boyer was standing there inviting the bear to feed on her garments. Neither was she stroking the fur of his back. But she was running as rapidly as she could and Billy was compelled to trot at a lively rate to keep up. Miss Lillian Cobsey, cousin of Miss Boyer, was more fortunate. When she saw the animal she threw up her hands, yelled and fainted. And the bear, thinking her an inanimate object, sniffed and chased Miss Boyer some more. There were exciting scenes in the park during the afternoon. Billy never would take a red ribbon for amiability. He is shrewd for a bear, as was proved by the manner of his escape. Louis Schlenker, assistant animal keeper, fed the beasts at noon. The feeding of the bears is quite an event in the animal house and the throng of men, women and children surrounded the cage when the Malays received their food. And that gave Billy the opportunity of proving that bears belong in the class with the sellers of green goods. He slunk to the left of the door as the animal keeper came up. Schlenker tossed the food to the right and as his hand entered the cage the bear leaped upon it. He dug his claws into the keeper's wrist and followed with his teeth. Schlenker hastily withdrew his arm and as he did so the bear leaped from the cage. Pandemonium reigned. Women caught their children in their arms and ran to the door. But he was a courageous little beast and he growled a few times and the people fell apart in their endeavor to give him room for passage. Then the bear caught sight of Miss Boyer and her new spring gown. Miss Boyer is willing to admit that she doesn't possess as much curiosity as she did, for it was her eagerness that led her into trouble. When she saw the men and women falling over one another in their efforts to secure running room she rushed to the entrance of the animal house. "Help!!" shrieked Miss Boyer, and turned to run. "Assistance!" shrieked Miss Cosby, and fainted. By this time Miss Boyer was running. Her course led her through several bushes of shrubbery, but she didn't mind if she could but shake The banking house is still in the Rue de Provence; but as M. Fauvel has decided to retire from business, and live in the country, the name of the firm has been changed, and is now: "PROSER BERTOMY & CO." [The End.] The Truthful Grocer "What's that sign you're' writing there?" asked the grocer. "Fresh eggs," replied the assistant. "Make it 'Fresh-ladd eggs'." Nothing Extraordinary The Storekeeper (of Thrasher's Corners)—Week er so ago! I read uv a castaway on a ship livin' fer 16 days on stewed rope yarn. The Farmer—Humph! That so? S'pose he affirms now that he owes his life tew havin' been addicted tew the breakfast food habit—Puck. The Heir of the Head "Are you the head of the firm?" asked a man with a sample-case, entering the establishment. "No, sir." remarked the young man, with great urbanity. "I'm only the heir of the head!"—Tit-Bits. Striving to Please "Do you expect to raise any hay this year?" "Not much," answered Mr. Corntossel. "Only jest enough to make the place look like a farm so's to satisfy the feelin's of the summer boarders.—Washington Star. the bear. But she couldn't. For the first flounce had convinced Billy that garment was made of the material he wanted. He reached for a flounce. Men fleet of foot and stout hearts were willing to come to her assistance, but when they arrived she was several yards ahead and increasing the distance. Some people may have an impression that a bear is a numbersome animal and unwieldy. Miss Boyer, however, has no such impression of a bear. She admits she isn't qualified to speak as to his gracefulness, but she is positive he is a most agile beast, and she is just as certain she wouldn't have had enough of that dress to serve as a souvenir if the assistant trainer had not be thought himself of a trick he learned while a cowboy in the west. In those days Schlenker was looked upon as the best wizard of a lasso in Montana. He secured a rope made H. BILL WAS MAKING A MEAL OF HER DRESS BILLY WAS MAKING A MEAL OF HER DRESS. a noose and started in pursuit. Billy had devoured four flouces and as many ruffles and had two of each within sight when Schlenker throw the rope. It became taut and Billy's idea of freedom was dashed to the earth. His return was ignominious. He was still angry enough to fight, so the keeper and willing men by the score dragged him across the park. They pushed him into the cage and he was compelled to receive the contemptuous glances of his mate. Miss Boyer's condition was not greatly improved, however, for her escort had been left behind in the chase and he carried the car fare. Miss Cosby was just recovering from her unconscious condition and the Evanston young lady thought her plight a sad one. And she was exceedingly happy when the young man arrived and she and her friend could board a car for Evanston. The bears did not suffer from the attention they received during the remainder of the afternoon. Embarrassed. Patience—Were you embarrassed when he kissed you? Patrice—I should say I was! Why, he kissed me at least a dozen times before I could speak!—Yonkers Statesman. In Chicago. Mrs. Wabash—1 always said my daughter would make a name for herself. Mrs. Dearborn—Has she? "She's made four. She's got her fourth husband!"—Yonkers Statesman. Forcing the Issue He (bashfully)—I'm—er—going to kiss you when I go. She—Well, here's your hat—but what's your hurry?—Chicago Dally News. He Got It. Employer—Whose funeral do you want to attend? Office Box- Do analysis. N. K. C. Office Boy—De umpire's.—N. Y. Sun On the Sofa. "Sure. I choose to keep this one."— Cleveland Leader. GOLD IN COLORADO On May 6th, 1859, as stated in Fossett's "Colorado" (1876), John Gregory, a prospector, climbed the hill into what is still known as Gregory gulch (midway between the present Central City and Black Hawk), scraped away the grass and leaves, filled his gold pan with dirt, and took it down to the stream. Upon panning (washing) it down, there was about four dollars' worth of gold in it. This was followed by a stumpede to the Gregory diggings, as they were afterwards called. Gregory employed five men from the new arrivals, and by means of a sluice took out $972 in one week. Other rich strikes were made almost daily, and large amounts of gold were taken out in a short time. The Bates, Bobtail, Mammoth, Gunnell, Burroughs, Illinois and hundreds of other lodes were found and thousand of claims were taken up. As the summer of 1859 advanced, the wealth of the gold veins and gulches of what is now Gilpin county became more and more apparent. Over fifteen thousand men were congregated in Gregory, Russell, and tributary gulches, and many of them were accumulating wealth rapidly; but everything valuable was soon pre-empted, and large numbers were forced to hunt their fortunes elsewhere. Thomas Tonge-Engineering Magazine. Knights of Pythias, This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenominal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. 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 constitutes a feature and persons cannot do better than to enter the little ones into this mystic circle. The expense is nominal and the benefits all that could be expected. It pays from $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and death benefits of from $30.09 to $40.00. If you have no Pythian 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 George—Eh? You got engaged last night, Gus, my old, my dear friend, tell me how you did it. Gus—Really, I hardly know myself. Couldn't help it. Just like falling downstairs. I was on the edge of a proposal, she gave me a push, and there I was engaged. "Well, I haven't had any such experience. Every time I try to start, my knees knock together, and my teeth chatter, and my tongue cleaves to the roof of my mouth. I've tried a dozen times to pop the question to Miss De Pink, and slumped every time." "And did she let you slump?" ' "Yes." "You are courting the wrong girl." —N. Y. Weekly. Fishing for a Compliment. "She said you were fishing for a compliment the last time you were up at her house, but that you didn't get it." "Why, I don't recall having said anything that she could have construed that way." "Well, she says you did." "Did she say what it was?" "Yes; she said that you asked her if she considered monkeys intelligent." —Houston Post. An Unsympathetic Description. "What has your boy been studying?" asked the neighbor. "Well, fur one thing." answered Farmer Corntossel, "he's been studying botany." "What is botany?" "Botany is what teaches a man the names of a whole lot of things he hasn't sense enough to raise."—Washington Star. An Impression "I'm kind o' discouraged 'bout that new boaster" said Mrs. Gorman. new boarder," said Mrs. Corntossel. "Cheer up," answered the farmer. "There ain't no use o' tryin' to suit him. He's one o' those fellers that write political articles for the magazines."—Washington Star. Mamma Responsible. "Papa," said the darling daughter of the household, "how did you propose marriage to mamma?" "Don't ask me, answered the old man. 'I can remember a thing about knigh KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. F.C.B. 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- rosette, costing 25 cents for f THE BANDS OF CALA- stitutes a feature and persons o circle. The expense is nomine- $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and do Lodge or Court or Band in you For all information concerni For all information concer- membership in the lodges and STRAUS' SPECIAL Old Yacht Club, PURE WHISKEY Will Satisfy the lover of the right kind of stimulant. Special prices. 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Go and ask your mother. She managed the whole affair."—Tit-Bits. Filial Affection. Tommy Twaddles—Oh, I don't want to go to school! Ps Twaddles—But don't you want a decent education? Tommy T. (ingratiatingly)—No, pa, I'd rather grow up to be just like you.—Cleveland Leader. A The Maid—You should speak to papa first. Surely you don't expect him to make the advances, do you? The Hopeful Swain—Well, if he doesn't, I don't see how we're going to see married. Her—There is nothing more disgusting than a boy who acts girlish. Him—With the possible exception of a girl who acts boisterous.—Chicago Daily News. "It is a woman's privilege to—" "To change her mind?" "No: to wear shirt waists that but ton down the back."—Houston Post. Pythias, A. AND A. the most powerful in the country and its The Grand Lodge of Virginia has juris- counties in this state. Thirty males lodge. The benefits paid constitute one principles are greater than anything based on Charity and established on Be- ht people of the state will find it an order trial benefit of of $200.00 for all ages. It The badge costing 75 cents each is the in concerning the organization of lodges N. A., S. A., E. A., A. AND A. organization is one of the most powerful has been phenominal. The Grand jury over all of the cities and counties is needed to organize a new lodge. The strongest features, but the principles are founded 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 badger galla. 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, 500 funeral occasions. 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If you send your wane sytney other way, you must'do @ at your RESEWAtA, Bro—If you do not want <P viaser comtisued for donor Your sfier Tour griscription haem ogt, yuo te money ey Fetal Cardto Giscaptinants. “The coucts ta Sot onder thelr monsinged atthe cx Pitation of time Yor whick it ne, ews ‘pai Eretbeld Matte for the payment of the swim Eoncp toate when Gey order the’ peper ds Conexicarions:— When writing to e¢ to fare, Fou should give your name aud widos ii ‘sthorwiae we cannot fmt Four nase on CHARGE o” ADDREs.—In onder to chance sin nines of aaahecriber, we taat bw seat tise former an well an the prament adiirexe Entered at the Post-Office at Hichmond. Va. wip cas teaitee SATURDAY .AUG. 47TH, 1906. The Richmond, Va. Times-Dispatch seems never to tire of discussing some phase of the Negro question and from the tone of some of Its ed itorials one would think that it had its information first hand and was well versed in all of the practices and habits of all kinds of Negroes As a matter of fact the average white man hereabouts does not know any more about the tnner life of the bet- ter class of Negroes than do the white men of the North. He has no means of knowing for he has shut himself up within his own cocoon. so to speak. He {8 con stantly enacting laws to keep the better class of Negroes from com- ing tn contact with him. He refus. es as a rule to listen to an address by a Negro and he must therefore glean all information from the ser- Yant class that he may have about him. Of course the better class of white people have the better, self: respecting servant class. The lower or medium class employ any Negro woman or man they can find. If the servant spends the night in riotous living in the slums of the city and reports on time or even after tlme In the morning, it fs all right with this class of employers. Many of these kind of people are shipped North too, much to the dis. gust of the self-respecting Negro servants, who persistently refuse to associate with them. ‘The Times-Dispatch Jn it editor- fal columns of July 27th, 1906 un- der the caption of “Negroes Draw the Line,” says: An enterprising Negro in New York has purchased apartment hous- es in the best residential sections of the city, and proposes to fill them with Negro tenants. One of his houses is now occupied by whites, but he ts putting them out as fast as possible to make room for fam- ilies of his own race. He says that although there Is objection on the part of the whites, the time will come when whites and blacks in New York will live peaceably and happily together in the same apart- ment houses, ‘That ts a matter for the New York ers themselves to settle, and does net concern us, but there ts another state ment from this colored reformer which is of general fnterest. He says that he ts fighting the coloniza. tion idea; that the New York Ne- groes have been forced to live in des- ignated sections, where there are bad as well as good Nogroes, and that the respectable element have been made to suffer from evil asso- eiations, from bad sanitary condi- tions te a lack of police pro- ‘tection, which are peculiar to i eciteetia ba he house room in better that the respec. table out of the negro a more a- ae coe ee ace eee en eee ey sy ari Bet oa In the, he ‘cial Hines in their own race. | the whites there poo ee: — society: among the are be exceptions here and there, ‘but we state the rule. The Times-Dis- {o this situation Ia Richmond, amd to this in Richmond, and has politely advised the respectable ‘Negroes of the community that for ‘and eapectally for the tool of thelt offspring they should follow the rule adopted by the whites, form their ee eee exclude the corrupt an ment Until this is done, the Negro race cannot hope to make progress in culture or morality. The tone of the editorial fs all right, but its statements that there are no grades of society among the Negroes of this section is as glaring a mis-statement of fact as any we ‘have ever seen in public print. The colored people of this clty ave divid-| ‘ef into classes, and the disreputa-| ble colored people are not permitted to cross this social line. There are| colored families here, who do not| permit other colored families to cross the threshold of thelr doors.| It Is strange that the editor of the| ‘Times-Dispatch aid not know this. | | It ts @ fact that social entertain-| ments are broken up if certain per sons, whose reputations are unsay-| ory are invited. We have known here of a certain soclal club run- ning a private plenie to Buckroe and taking with them disreputable wo- men as boon companions, The In dignation of the community became so pronounced that these kind of entertainments had to be abandoned a better class of colored people would not stand for it | ‘The white people of this commur ity In many instances seem to be In boring under the same itapression as the editor of the Times-Dispatet | for they are permitting the estab- Mish ent of disreputable houses and “speak-easies" In the very aeart of| Richmond colored soclety. In some| portions of the town a respectable] family cannot secure accommmda- | tlons without soon being handicapped and annoyed by these questionable houses, which should be confined to| their iegitimate Timits | If the editor of the Times-Dis-| atch or some one he designates will] accept the invitation, we wiil show] him the upper society of social Rich- mond So far as it relates to colored peo Without such chaperoning $ we propose to give him, he would be barred from admittance across the thresholds of these doors as much so as would the disreputable Ne sroes of whom he has made com plaint. Bee straight, Mr. Baitor, ease before yin again throw your hatebet DR. RANSOM'S VINDICATION. The Afro-American press is still teeming with the discussion as to whether Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom was drunk or whether he was sober up. om the occasion of his recent trip to Normal, Ala. There are two things apparent to our minds and the first one ig that he was very badly treated on that Pullman sleeping car, We have been on the verge of similar treatment and had the matter reached as an acute a stage as it did in Rev. Ransom’s case, we would not not now be writing for the edification and a- musement of the public. We were there for business or pleasure and we were not physically disturbed. The second one is that Rev. R. C. Ransom was not in a proper con- dition to deliver the address to The Agricultural and Mechanical Col- lege of which the able Dr. W. H. Council! is President. If he was treated as he alleges, this will sur- prise no one. If he took several drinks of alcoholic stimulant as a medicine and not as a beverage, ev- en though it temporarily dazed him, all of the medical school of latter day physicians will excuse him. The public however is made of sterner stuff and it exacts conditions and insists upon performances that it does not itself observe or follow. We are disposed to be charitable to the Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom. He is a brilliant race leader and had he fallen, we ‘have in our mind's eye many able white pulpit orators who have resorted to similar ex- cesses and lived long behind the sacred desk, and before which many people wondered. ‘But now we have before us the usually emphatic Statement of Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., who presided over the New England Conference that unanimous ly acquitted Rev. Ransom and an- nounced his character passed. He makes a strong plea for the distin- guished Massachusetts’ orator and his endorsement will no doubt do him much good. We confess that we are of the o- pinion that Rev. Dr. Ransom. was not given full justice in the sense at we understand it. He was in Rhode Island for an offense ‘committed in Alabama, and with Jno reasonable opportunity for the witnesses to the affair to be present anil give testimony. They acquitted nim on exparte evidence, on his own 8 it of the charge sale nies It should create no surprise then ‘that the enemies of Rev. Ransom THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. aa Se @ diblaneetea Gumste: course to have been pursued was to appoint a committee to go to Ala- bama to investigate these charges to summon and hear witnesses and to make their report to the next meeting of that same Conference. In the meantime Dr. Ransom should have been treated as an innocent man and this report when submit- ted, if the facts are as the New En. gland Conference alleges them to be would undoubtedir have cleared this distinguished divine and all right thinking, conscientious men ‘would have been forced to the con- clusion that he had been grievousty slandered and scandalously wrong- ed. We did not intend to have any- thing to do with the discussion, but we have already been bombard- ed by advocates of both sides of the controversy and we are driven in self defense, even if with poor judg- ment to express an opinion formed after an impartial review of the facts presented. Viewed from any standpoint, how ever, It seems that Dr. Ransom has been punished enough and we hope that our friends and our enemies will take this view of the situation and cease ring in the direction of this able and eloquent churchman, Stull, this ts hardly possible as long as the Niagara movement ts in evidence and the Booker T. Wash- ington venture occuples the front of the foot-lights. ‘GOV. WARFIELD’S BLUNDER.” We would to God that William Lee, colored, who criminally assault ed two white females in Somerset County, Maryland had never been born, His crime was heinous and his death on the gallows deserved, but the Rithmond, Va. Times-Dis- patch stated the truth and the whole jtruth, when it sald in its issue of ithe 27th mit | William Lee, the Maryland Negro who aseaulted two white women in of Baltimore on a boat by the sher- {ft, taken to an island in the county anivexereind: (iis sie apna tee on tection of Governor Warfield, in or- der, we are informed, to escape the fury of the mob and prevent the Negro from belng taken from the joMcers and lynched This, as out neighbor, The News Leader, has already indicated, was @ pitiful—not to say disgraceful surrende to the mob, and a. dis credit to the government of Mary land. he Governor {s sworn to up’ hold the law, and he should have calied out, If necessary, the entire military forces of Maryland to pro. jtect the State's prisoner from mob violence and enable the officers to execute the sentence of the court in the usual manner and at the desix- nated place Say what you may in favor of, lynching, when the State has once taken a’ prisoner into custpdy, It must protect him at all hazard ‘and at whatever cost, and there must ‘be no compromise with the mob. It is a reflection upon the dignity fof government: it is a travesty upon our institutions, when the Governor of a great State resorts to bushwhacking in order to dodge the mob and execute the sentence of the court Governor Warfield had an oppor- tunity to make a demonstration and give the mob a much-needed lesson. Instead he gave it official recogni. tion and made obetsance. Nor can we refrain from adding that this action was taken after the Govern or of Virginia had saved William Lee from the Somerset mob by sending Virginia troops to the res- Gov. Warfield did well In the be- sinning, but he made a big blunder at the close. His action was the next worse thing to permitting the lynching. The after effect will be felt by Maryland and the dollars saved in this instance will no doubt be spent many times over upon a similar occasion, when the criminal may be a white man instead of a colored one. There was no danger of a logs of life, if Maryland's Chief Executive had sent enough troops to overawe the mob and to maintain the digniy of the commonwealth. The mistake mate by him was caused no doubt by the tact that he was looking at the flend Lee rath er than the majesty of the law, which he was sworn to uphold and protect at all hazards. It is unfortunate, though that the race at this peculiar stage if its ex- Istence should be handicapped and embarrassed by such lawless char- acters Hike Lee. We avo no wise re- sponsible for his existence and ev- ery-where colored men will be found Who feel relieved at his legal taking oft. We must continue to relieve the situation as much as possible and do all in our power to reform the lawless classes in our midst. White people are similarly afflicted, but the rancor of race prejudice is not here for them to combat with ret- erence to their depraved classes. Every would-be lyncher who craves to burn a Negro victim is just as bad as William Lee was and would be Hable to commit a crime as hein: ous as the one of which he stood convicted. We need to show the good side of the Afro-American and make friends with every white person, North and South, who seems disposed to help us. In the meantime we should and multiply our tax-paying Seer oe spending the larger proportion of our earnings in pleasure and riot- ous living and invest it in real-estate and business enterprises, the sun- light of material prosperity will dawn upon as"and many of the Mls from which we now suffer will dis. appear forévet: RUSSIAN TROOPS MUTINY IN FINLAND Uprising Said-to Be Part of Huge Military Conspiracy. ‘NSPIRED BY THE “RED GUARD” mat y. alming at the st- multaneous capture of Rares thea great sea fortresses, Cronstadt, Se- bastopol and Sveaborg, arranged by the revolutionary military league, was prematurely sprung by an attempt to larrest members of a company of sap- pers who had mutinied on account of the death of one of their comrades, alleged to have been due to ill treat- ‘mont. The entire garrison of the fortress lat Sveaborg flamed out insta:tly in revolt. All the artilierymen and sap- pera garrisonibg. the place were, ta volved. ir companies of tnfan- irymen remained loyal. The mutineers seized 40 machine guns and practically all the quick firers and light artillery in the fortress, but even with this aid they were unable to bold the main fort against the loyal infantry. The fight- ing continued ali night long. The heaviest firimg was heard from 10 o'clock in the evening until 1 in the morning. A detachment of civilian revolution- aries seized the marine barracks on Skatudden Island, hoisted the red flag and were joined by all the marines. Nine cruisers, torpedo boats and de- stroyers opened fire om the barracks. ‘This fire was answered from the third- story windows of the barracks with machine guns ani rifles. The torpedo boats and destroyers which were lying cloner to the shore were subjected to such a hot fire from the barracks that thelr crews were driven below decks. They finally streamed out and joined fm the bombardment with the cruisers. This sea attack was in co-operation with attacks by cossacks and infantry from the land side, which began at 9 o'clock In the morning and continued through the whole day. ‘The exact situation at Sveaborg Is not known, Rumors are in circulation that the entire tortress has now. fallen into the hands of the insurgents, but they lack confirmation. It Is believed that this cessation of fighting is but a prelude to the renewal of the battle betweon the mutineersand the govera: ment troops. An authoritative estimate of the Killed and wounded eannot be ob- tained, but the casualty list on both sides must be heavy, for the fighting was waged with desperation. Some reports say that more than 600 were Killed or wounded. ‘There are various rumors to be heard regarding the tate of the officers who were at Sveaborg and in the Ska- tudden barracks. According to one |rumor almost all the officers, and ac- cording to another, almost all the ju- nior offcors, sided with the mutineers. The “Red Guard,” whose leaders were cognizant of the plot, dispatched an expedition by a special train, as oon as the revolt broke out, to cut the railroad track outside of the cley {a order to prevent the arrival of rein- forcements. A general strike was de- clared, and was obeyed by the work. men of all factories. EMERY ACCEPTS NOMINATION Will Be Gubernatorial Candidate On Lincoln and Democratic Tickets. Bradford, Pa, July 30.—Hon, Lewts Emery, Jr. of this city, has sent bis letter accepting the nomination for governor, to the state chafrmen of the Lincoln party ant the Democratic party, respectively. The letter is quite lengthy On July 17 Mr. Emery was notofied by letters trom the chairmen respect: ively of the Lincoln and Democratic state conventions of his nomination by those bodies for governor of Penn sylvania. It was originally planned that com- mmittees should notify him in the usual ‘way, but subsequently It was decided that the notification should be by let ter. However, the other candidates on the tickets of the affiliated parties will be given formal notice of thei: Rominations at a public meeting to be held in Pittsburg, August 28, and the candidate for governor will be one of the speakers on that occasion. ROOSEVELT GIVES A DOLLAR Republican Congressmen. New York, Aug. 1—President Roose- velt has contributed $1 to the Ropub- Mean congressional committee cam. paign fund. The contribution was sent fn response to a general appeal for $1 contributions. Chairman Sherman, of the congressional committee, made public the president's letter enclosing Bis contribution to the fund. The letter follows: “Oyster Bay, N. Y., July 25, 1906. “Dear Mr. Sherman—t have your let ter of the 24th instant and enclosures I send my dollar. I think it an ad mirable pian, and I congratulate you upon the success that bids fair to at: tend the movement Sincerely yours, “THEODORE ROOSEVELT.” Negro Tries to Kili Entire Family. Macon, Ga., July $1.—Joseph Morris, Js negro youth. attempted to take the lives of the entire family of George E Bloodworth at their home near Macon, ‘While the family were at supper Mor frig stoY up to the house and fired ‘with a shot gun. Over 60 shot struck Bloodworth’ face. and nearly as many struck his wife. Mrs. Bloodworth held Jan infant daughter, who was gn armed. The Megro escaped, but fs ‘being pursued by citizens. TEN DROWNED AT ANGLESEA, N. J Yachts Nora and Alvin B. Capsize, VICTINS — ns HING Anglesea. N. ee ne im from the fishing banks on Hereford Inlet bar off here, ‘and $0 far as can be ascertained ten Persons lost, their lives. There were 22 persons on one yacht, of whom nine were lost, ani 12 on the other, all of whom but one were saved. That not more fell victims to the rough sea Was due to the heroism of Captain Henry 8. Ludlam, of the Hereford Inlet life saying station, and a crew of five men. It Was at first thought that from 14 to 28 persons had been lost. The correct Ust of dead, of which the first six bodies have been recov: ered and identified, is as follows: Herbert Hammell, 20 years old, Crescentville, Montgomery county, Pa. Bdwand Snyder, 51 years old, No. 15 South Saiiord street, Philadelphia. Frederick R. Fisher, 27 years olf, No. 329 Lamonte street, Roxborough, Philadelpbia. Mathias Reid, corner Wiillam street and Josephine avenug West Consho- hocken, Pa. Samuel Moore, No. 2832 Stiles street, Philadelphia ‘Thomas Green, Gloucester, N. J. Grifith Williams, 69 years old, No. 1240 Point Breeze avenue, Philadel phia. Calvin Weaver, No, 4971 ‘Thompson street, Philadelphia. George Howard, No. 2921 Norris ‘street, Philadelphia. Jeremiah Crosson, No. 3916 Reno street. : The two that got into trouble were the sloop yacht Nora. which had on board Captain Herbert Shivers, his mate and 20 passengers, and the sloop Alvin B.. with a party of 12. The Nora had gone to the fishing banks at Five Fathom bank. about 10 miles out te sea, early in the day. When the wind began to freshen Captain Shivers de cided it was time to make port, and with the assistance of a gasoline en. gine and @ good spread of canvass he made good time towards Angiesea. As the sloop bowled along. the wind was getting stiffer and the sea rougher Captain Shivers, from long expertence. knew how treacherous is the Hereford bar, and approached it with his usual caution, The sand obstruction is about a mile from shore. Just as he was ‘about to go over It a heavy squall struck the Nora. Despite the efforts of the captain, the craft keeled over and was bit by a huge wave, The wind and the wave coming together was ‘more than the yacht could stand, and it turned completely over, throwing the 32 occupants into the sea. As the boat turned over the mast snapped lke a reed. There was an agonizing cry as the yacht turned turtle, which was quickly silenced when nearly all the victime disappeared beneath the wa. ter, In the unequsl fight against the elements the struggling men dts Appeared one by one, until only 18 wore left clinging to the boat. After hanging to the yacht for nearly an hour, and as hope of reacue had al most been abandoned, a government Nite boat, commanded by Captain Hen: ry 8. Ludiam, of the Haverford Inlet Mfe saving station, hove tu sight. As he came near he shouted encourage ment to the men clinging to the Nora and after some manoeuvring managed to get close to the capsized vessel. He was not a moment too svon, for as he came within a boat's length of the Nora four men, weakened from ex haustion, let go thelr holds and began floating away. Captain Ludlam threw his boat around, and the four half drowned men were drawn out of the water. Shortly after the survivors of the Nora were brought ashore. another yacht, the Alvin B., was seen to cap. size about a mile above the place where the Nora went over. There were Several boats in the vicinity at the time. and all but one person were saved. The Alvin B. was owned by E. L. Hallman, a lawyer, of Pottsville, Pa. He and a party of friends were on board at the time, ‘The inquest which was held by Cor. ‘oner Thompson found no blame attach- ing to any one in connection with the disaster. Witnesses were questioned regarding the mishap to both boats, and the jury, of which John W. Young Was foreman, returned a verdict of ac eldental drowning. In its report the Jury highly commended Captain Sbtv- ers, of the Nora, for his heroic beha. vior in diving into the hold of the eub- merged vessel after life preservers, and also heartily praised Captain Lud. lam, of the Hereford life saving sta. tion, and his crew of volunteers, who rescued the drowning men, and Cap. tain Lilley, of the catboat Vialet, who alded very materially in the work of reecue. 1906 AUGUST 1906 Rohl Railroad Foreman Shot and Killed. Bluefeld, W. Va., July 21—Ase Dil- Jon, « section foreman on the Norfolk & Western railroad, was shot and kill- ed at Rock, near Bluefield, Saturdays night in a fight that occurred at 4 tance, and in which Dillon, Robert Mustard, Lige Davidson end Philip Horn wore the principale. Horn, David: on and Mestard surrendered and were iven a heuring totay ~> pa a Ry a oe Mee ee om OF THE VERY BEST ANTHRACITE ALL COAL IN STOVE, EGG and NU’f SIZES. SPLINT COAL: LUMP and HAIL, SIZES. All of our product whether purchased by the Bushel or by the Ton carefully screened before leaving our yards. Good Seasoned Wood. SOLD AT THE LOWEST PREVAILING PRICES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. eS Phone Us Your Orders, if you haven’t the time to send them. A call on Long Distance "Phone @@ will re- ceive prompt attention. &>Now is the time to place your WINTER ORDERS. Seether ge CRUMP & WEST Coal Cc., YARDS {8th and Cary Streets, AY); and 16th and Clay Sts., Richmond, Va. 4& WEEK’S NEWS CONDENSED Se ee ae A. Baldwin Johnson, one of the lead- (ng coal dealers of Washington, D. C., was found dead in bed from heart dis- ease. The i4th annual merting of the United States League of Butiding and Loan Associations was held at Cincin- nati, 0. Two men were killed and for in- jared, one fatally, in a freight wreck on the Northern Pacific railroad at Valley City, N. D. ‘The home of Mr. and Mrs, Dantel Sartivel, near Carlton, Mion, was struck by lightning, and three children ‘were burned to death and Mrs. Sartivel was fatally injured. Friday, July 27. Henry Wise, of Philadelphia, ts um- der arrest at Reading, Pa. charged with 20 robberies. Mary F. Udler, aged 65 years, of Philadelphia, was found starved to death in her home, her body being covered with filth. The plant of the Monroe Lumber company at Monroe, La. the largest in north Louisiana, was destroyed by fire, causing a loss of $150,000. Mrs. H. A. Leaptrot was shot and killed and her husband fatally injured while sitting on their porch at Wynne, Ark., by three mounted men, who then escaped. Saturday, July 28. Thirty persons were injured, two fa tally, in a wreck of passenger trains at Springfield, Mo. Fire at Maryville, Tenn, destroyed the county court house and several bulldings, entailing a loss of $150,000. Alexander Cruickshank, one of the founders of the Bath Stik company, died at his home at Bethlehem, Pa, of cancer, aged 67 years In a collision between an engine and a car on the Reading railway near Reading, Pa., William Smith was killed and A. F. Bender severely injured. Francis B. Reynolds, a New York bookmaker, either fell or threw him. self from the fifth-story window of the Martin House and was instantly killed Monday, July 30. Charles P. Neill, of Washington, D. C., has been re-elected president of the bureau of statistics and labor, Leopold Lewith, a well -knowr Wilkes-Barre, Pa, merchant, 56 years old, dropped dead in his store. He was & former resident of Cleveland. Michael Locuskey was killed and David Harney fatally injured by the accidental discharge of @ blast at the Richards colliery, near Shamokin, Pa ‘William Harway, of Danville, Va. was killed near Sunbury, Pa. while stealing a ride on a Pennsylvania rail. road freight train by falling betweer ‘the cars. Tuesday, July 31. Secretary Bonaparte, of the navy. who has been {ll at Lenox, Mass, has returned to Washington and resumed his duties, The Commercial LLaw League of America met im convention at Ashe ville, N. C. Nearly $00 delegates are tm attendance. Harry Mitchell, aged 70, an old sol ier and ous of “Buffalo Bill's” scouts when fighting for tae government, was found dead in bed at bis home near Berrien Centre, Bich. ‘The cruiser Marblehead, which re cently furnished neutral territory upox which peace was negotiated between Salvador and Guatemala, bas arrived at Corinto, Nicaragua, on her way tc San Francisco. Wednesday, August 1. A new telegraph cable was opened detween Japan and the United States via Bonin, The National Prison Assoctation wil hold its annual convention at Albany N. ¥., September 15-21. Fred M. Warner was nominated fo: governor of Michigan by the Repubil. can state convention at Detroit. In & lovers’ quarrel at Jacksonville Fla, Paul Daniel fatally shot Berti ‘Toomer and then killed himself, The Syrian leper, George Mariz Rashid, has been returned to Wes: Virginia by the Maryland authorities, The 72d annual convention of th Christian Missionary Society of East ern Pennsylvania opened in Wilkes Barre, with 100 delegates present. PRODUCE QUOTATIONS ‘The Latest Closing Prices in the Principal Markets. PHILADELPHIA — FLOUR steady; winter extras, $3.10@%.25, Penneyiva- pla roller, clear, $3.25@3-50; city mille fancy, Hbogsd, KYE FLOUR arm: per bairel, $89@373. WHEAT firma: io. .g Pennsylvania red. 779 7714c CORN steady; No. 2 yellow local, 6) OATS steady; No, 2 white, clipped, $3 @iz%e.; lower grades, Sle. HAY ftescs: No. 3 timoths: 217425 PORK frm; tamny, 319.50. BEEF steady; beef hams, $19. POULTRY: Live firm; hens, 14@ 14%e.; old _roos: ters, 9@S%c. “Dressed firm; choice fowls, Uiigc.; old roosters, 96. BUT. TER'steady: creamery, S4c. EGGS firm, selected, 21220.) nearby, 19¢.: westein, 19%9C 5 southern. “Isig@ 18c per dozen. POTATOES steady; new, Ber barrel, $1506 175, BALTIMORE—WHEAT weak; Ne, 2 spot, 784 @78%e.; steamer No. 3 ‘spot. Ta Gane southern. | 734@ Tigs, CORN quist; mixed spot, 68% c.; Steamer mixed, 524 @52%c.: southern, 5c. OATS Barely steady: Bite, No. 2, 4o@Aice.; No. 3, 40g 49\4c.: No. 4, 39@39%c.; mixed, No, 28c.; No. 3. 38@88tsc.; No. 4, 37@ 87iic. BUTTER steady; creamery Separator extras, 20% @2ic.; held, 174 18e.; prints. 21@2%¢; Maryland an’ Pennsylvania dairy ‘prints, 15@16e. EGGS steady; fancy Maryland and Pennsylvania, 17%9c.; Virginia, 17%4¢.; West Virginia, 17c.; ‘southern, 16%. Live Stock Markets. PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)— CATTLE steady; choice. $5.75@0; prime, $5.40 @ 5.70. HOGS active: Prime’ Reavies. $98.80: | mediums, $7: eavy Yorkers, $7.05@7.10; Ught York org and pigs. $7.25.@7.30; roughs, $5.50 Broa eee, om, bitme “wethere 5,50¢75.60; culla and common, $2.09 8.50; lambs, $4.50@7.50; veal calves, $6.5647. Dehiithied nes 4 ibaben Harrisvurg, Pa., Aug. 1.—Miss Lille Frantz, who was to have been married next month at Newport, Perry county, and who disappeared from her home there two weeks ago, was found dead two miles west of Newport, along the railroad tracks, by @ trackwalker, with every evidence of having committed auiclde by taking strychaine. Fails to Swim the English Channel. Dover, July Tl—Jabez Wolffe, the amateur swimmer, has made another unsuccessful attempt to swim the Eng: sh Channel. He started late last night, but abandoned his effort early this morning on account of bis in Jured leg. Foreshadows End of Guillotine. Paris, July 30.—The budget com- mittee in taking up the estimates for 1907 struck out the salary of 1. Dteb- ler, Jr, the public executioner, thus foreshadowing the disappeearacce of the guillotine, Killed By Diverced Wife. Shreveport, La. July 31.—Charles Attaway was shot and instantly killed at Blanchard, near this city, by his di- Yorced wife, Mrs, William Kent, Jr. Attaway, who was insane, went to Kent's home and demanded his chil- dren. Kent appeared on the scene, and while he was wrestling with At- taway Mrs. Kent secured a rifle and shot her former husband through the heart. NEW YORK POLICEMAN A HERO Loses His Own Life Trying to Save ‘a Brownian Oey, New York, July 30.—In an unsuc cessful attempt to save a drowning boy, policeman William Hedderman lost his life in Cromwell creek at 61st street and Jerome avenue, when help was near at hand. Weighed dows by his clothes, the policeman strug gled desperately to keep his head above the surface, but he was soon exhausted and sank. A brother policeman, who jumped into the creek in an endeavor to save his comrade, was nearly drowned. He, too, found his uniform dragging him under the water, but managed to reach the shore. The boy who was drowned was one of several who were in swimming. EXPLOSION OF GUN COTTON Four Men Killed and One Missing at Newark, N. J. Newark, N. J., Aug, 1.—Four men Wore kilied and a fifth fs missing as a result of an explosion of gun cotton in the works of the Cooper Chemical company on the outskirts of this city. The known dead are: Albert Stark, Charles Zoeltzel, Max Merklinger, An tonto Buchwald. The missing man’s name {s not ‘snown. It is believed that he was blown to pleces. The building was totally destroyed. @oantes Steamer Gurned ot Bek! Madrid, Aug. 1.—The Spanish steam- er Cabo-Trafaigar has been burned at sea. Her crew was rescued by the British steamer Universal, which also towed the shell of the burned steam: er’s hull to Santander. The cargo of the Cabo-Trafalgar fs a total loss. Jeweler Robbed and Murdered. Madison, Wis., July 31.—The dead body of Joseph D. Bardenbeir, a jew- ‘ler, missing since last Monday, was found in the woods three miles east ef here. He hed been robbed and mur dered. IT WILL PAY YOU To interest yourself in promot ing the CIRCULATION of the RICHMOND PLANET. ```markdown ``` THE FAYLOR SATURDAY.....AUG. 4TH. 1906 GRAIN FOR COWS ON GRASS Several experiments have been conducted to test the advantage of feeding grain thus. The conclusions reached were, that the grain fed when grass was plentiful and while it was yet succulent, did not bring any profit over and above the cost of the grain. In some instances, as when grain was fed in large quantities, it was said that the increase in milk and butter fat did not pay for the cost of the grain. The conclusion has gone extensively abroad, therefore, that it does not pay to feed cows grain or meal on grass, when the supply of the grass is abundant. I am not prepared to accept such a view, Prof. Shaw goes on to declare in presenting his views in the Orange Judd Farmer. It seems to me it is a conclusion reached without considering any phase of the question. If the increased return in milk or butter fat pays for the cost of the grain, and no more, my contention is, that in the end, such feeding is attended with profit. If the grain is thus paid for, one item of profit is found in the pasture saved. It is only reasonable to suppose that for every pound of dry matter consumed in the grain, an equal amount of dry matter will remain unconsumed in the pasture. This would mean that the carrying power of a pasture is increased to the extent of the saving effected by feeding grain. A second item of profit will probably be found in what is termed the residual effect of the grain feeding. This has been well brought out by Prof. Roberts, of Cornell. Six cows were selected that had been given a liberal allowance of grain on pasture the previous season, and six were also selected that had been grazed in the same field but without grain. All were put upon pasture without grain. The lot grained the preceding summer produced 16 per cent. more milk than the other lot. The heifers in this lot in milk, also, made a better development than the heifers in the other. This result is in accord with the view of many practical men on this question. A third item of profit would arise from the fertilizer obtained from the grain. Where wheat, bran and cottonseed meal were fed, the advantage would be considerable from this source. Putting these three items together, they should represent a satisfactory profit, even when the increase in milk production and butterfat did not more than pay the cost of the grain. OUTDOOR ROUGHAGE RACK One Devised by Nebraska Experiment Station Which Will Give Good In the accompanying illustration is shown a roughage feeding rack that is used with considerable success upon ROUGHAGE RACK FOR SHEEP. the Nebraska experiment station farm. The corners of the rack stand between seven and eight feet high, with a plank-sided bottom. The width is about four feet, and length can be whatever may be desired. The general plan of the work is brought out in the accompanying illustration. ANIMAL POINTS Poor care degenerates good stock. Hogs are frequently made sick by soap in the kitchen slop. Hog feeds from restaurants and hotels should be carefully looked over for soap, glass and other dangerous things. We used to think we would not have a separator as there was so much to wash, but would not have cows without one now. Keep the colts in a pasture by themselves. They will run more flesh off cows and sheep than you can put on with the best of feed. There should be a good stallion in every locality. Often he would have to be purchased by a horse breeders' association of local breeders. The heavily padded collar is all right for heavy drawing in cool or cold weather, but not the thing for a hot summer's day. Keep a big lump of rock salt where the cows can get at it every day. If salted only once a week they eat too much at a time causing looseness of the bowels. It also retards digestion Good Cattle Feeds For feeding cattle for the general market, I find clover and timothy give the best results. This, of course, is supplemented by pasturage. The grains I feed are corn and some oats. During the usual fattening period I give to each steer from 30 to 60 bushels of corn. I give oil meal the last six weeks, one to two pounds per day per steer. I grind all corn, cob and corn together. I have my own grinder and a 12-horsepower steam engine. I can grind enough corn in one day to supply a load of cattle three weeks. BORS AND INTEREST THEM IN THE PLANET. WE WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN A PREMIUM. 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In their depositions Mr. Gordon and Captain Edwards aver that the Atlantic Refining company has endeavored to practically abolish the office* of oil inspector, a position to which Mayor Weaver appointed Captain Edwards March 6 of this year, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Peter Lane, Jr. The office is authorized by an act of assembly of 1874, which provides that all oils used as an illuminant and not reaching a 110-degree fire test shall be prohibited from sale. Judge Gordon in his statement declared that the Atlantic Refining company paid Inspector Lane a lump sum of $4000 instead of the fees required by law; that Mr. Lane had never attended to the duties of his office, and that the inspection brands were "handed over to employees and agents of the company to use as they saw fit." "Mr. Edwards found when he went into office," said Judge Gordon, "that it was conducted by a clerk and a deputy inspector, one employed by the Atlantic Refining company, which is nothing more than another name for the Standard Oil company." C The attorney general asked that the complaint be filed in writing, and fixed August 14 for another hearing. MURDER VICTIMS BURIED Mrs. Pearce and Her Two Children Consigned to the Grave. Washington, Pa., Aug. 1.—Mrs. Samuel Pearce and two of her children, all of whom were killed at their home in Cecil township on Sunday night by the negro, Elmed Dempster, was held from the Presbyterian church at Miller's Run, a mile from the scene of the tragedy. The body of Mrs. Pearce and the 6-months-old, baby were buried in one coffin, while the 5-year-old daughter, Margaret, was buried beside the mother and babe. Samuel Pearce, the husband and father, went to the funeral, attended by a brother. He was in a seriously nervous condition, broken by grief and shock. He has not been at his home since the tragedy, and says he will never go there again. Officers visited the scene of the murder and carried with them the negro Dempster's shoes, which they fitted into the tracks in the soil about the Pearce home. Dempster was taken before a justice of the peace, but waived a hearing, replying to the charge read to him. "What's the use; I'm guilty, and there's no use having a trial now." The inquest into the murder, it was announced, will be held on Friday. "Gus" Patterson and John Rucker, the two negroes whom Dempster implicates in another murder and who were arrested upon Dempster's information, were placed in jail here. They will be held for the grand jury. Marquis Sent to Prison. Paris, Aug. 1.—The Marquis of Montebello, a recent candidate for election to the chamber of deputies, was sentenced to 15 days' imprisonment and $100 fine for assaulting his successful opponent, M. 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The amount and length of profitable bearing depends largely upon keeping the vines picked clean and not allowing pods to get dead ripe, for the ripened seed of any kind takes most vital substance out of the plant and causes it to die. Besides the beans when not quite ripe bring the highest prices. The time to pick the pods is when they show faint traces of light green to yellow. After the pod be- TRAY OF LIMA BEANS READY FOR MARKET. TRAY OF LIMA BEANS READY FOR MARKET. comes yellow, the beans Inside are ripe, turn white and are then considered "dry" beans. White ones mixed with the green damage the selling price from a few cents to half their value per quart. On the market lima beans are sold by the quart, hence the best pack is the ordinary 16 or 24 quart berry crate. Real early beans often sell better in pint boxes, as the price is so high that customers of the retail stores do not want as many as a full quart. The peek market basket is another package used, six to ten quarts being put in each basket with a covering of green netting to enhance the greenness of the beans. Many beans cannot be shipped in bulks, because they heat the easiest of all vegetables, and heating results in souring, sprouting, mildew, spotting and decay. Although itself green and full of water, the lima bean must be absolutely free from outside moisture when packed for shipment, says Farm, Field and Fireside. Nor must the package in any way get wet, or a total loss will result inside of 12 hours. A novice in the business often blames the express company or commission merchant for the spoiling of his goods and consequent bad returns, when it is his own fault in allowing the beans to be packed in a damp condition. Shelling, as well as picking, must be done by hand. Shelling is the more tedious process. A good sheller can shell eight to 12 quarts per hour. One and a half to two cents per quart is usually the price for shelling, children most often doing the work, although the supervision of a competent grown person is necessary at all times. If for any reason the beans after being shelled are damp, they should be placed for an hour or more before packing on a clean cloth, or some other clean, absorbing substance, in the open air—but not in the sun. This is to dry the outer surfaces. They should be spread not more than an inch deep and rolled from side to side every few minutes to secure even drying. The cloth will absorb a part of the moisture and the air the rest. Usually, however, no such drying process is necessary. SEEDING PASTURES How One Man Handled His Land After Prairie Grasses Had Been Fed Out. My experience is not very extensive, but I will say that I seeded a prairie pasture after the prairie grasses had been fed out, with one part timothy, one part red top and one part blue grass. I found that the timothy and blue grass took good on the high ground and the red top took best on the low ground. I found, too, that after about three years the blue grass had crowded everything else out, even the weeds to a certain extent. It takes blue grass about two years to get a good start. But the red top did fine on low ground the first year. If I were going to seed a pasture for cattle, horses and sheep, especially if the land had been under cultivation, I should sow two parts red clover, one part timothy and one part blue grass, and on low lands I would put one part timothy and one part red top, for the reason red top best on low ground. I find in my pastures on the high, dry knolls that in June and July, when the weather is dry and the sun is hot, these knolls dry out and give little or no feed, hence my reason for sowing red top on the for stock during the dryest part of the season, and, too, there is always a heavy growth around the sloughs or low places that make fine grazing during the winter months when it is not covered with snow. Now, continues the correspondent of Farmers' Review, my reason for sowing timothy and clover is that the clover helps to shade the timothy and blue grass after the harvest has been taken off, and it also helps to fill out the stand until the timothy and blue grass get a good start. TILE DRAINAGE. Six Distinct Benefits to Be Derived When Dealing with Clayey Soils. The benefits of tile drainage, or tiling, as it is commonly called, are most pronounced in clay or clay loam soils, and especially so when these lands are nearly level, although clay lands if rolling enough to quickly run off all water falling on them, are nevertheless greatly helped by tiling. Let us confine our thoughts to these rolling clay soils. If there are six distinct benefits in tiling these, there cannot be less on level lands. First—If these rolling lands are well tiled they may be worked quickly after a hard rain, much time saved and better crops secured. The land will never bake, but will be pliable and easily tended. Second—In seasons of drought the crops do not suffer when properly cultivated, as the moisture rising from the lowered water table is sufficient. Third—In seasons of excessive rain the fertility is not washed off the land, but enters at once into the loose, open soil, where the fertility is left while all surplus water descends to the tile. Fourth—As the water finds a quick way to the tile anywhere on properly drained land, the air will follow, and this means that various elements in the soil will be oxygenized and fitted for plant food. In other words, it fertilizes the soil, and puts the fertility where we can so well put it, just where the roots of the plant can best find it. Fifth—Tiled soil is much warmer and the surface is some ten degrees warmer during the growing season. This lengthens the season at both ends and makes intensive farming easy. Sixth—The fertility you put on tiled land is more productive. You never need fall in getting a good seeding of clover on such land, and we all know what this means. These are positive benefits, and I have not named all. SMUT GRASS. Species Which Originated in India, and Which Is Evidently Valuable for Forage. This grass originated in India, but has now been carried to many other lands. It is found quite abundantly in the southern states. It is called smut S. aureus SMUT GRASS (Sporobulus INDICUS) grass from the fact that its heads become covered with a blackish smut after flowering. It grows luxuriously on uncultivated lands, and cattle and horses eat it with evident relish. To all appearances, says the Farmers' Review, it is a valuable grass. All parts of the plant are pliant and succulent. If it is closely pastured it sprouts again quickly and has a long growing season, lasting from May till the coming of heavy frosts. It usually grows in low and small tufts. As yet it has not been largely cultivated, but scientists express the belief that it may become very valuable under cultivation. FOR PULLING OLD POSTS. Simple, But Effective Device Which Can Be Rigged Up in a Few Minutes. A simple, yet effective, device for pulling old fence posts is shown in is shown in The sketch. By hitching one or two borses to the chain and placing a brace solidly in the ground, almost any post may be drawn with little difficulty. Place a stone or stake under the lower end of the brace if the ground is soft. This may be replaced by a tim- The sketch. By hitching one or two horses to the chain and placing a brace solidly in the ground, almost any post may be drawn with little difficulty. Place a stone or stake under the lower end of the brace if the ground is soft. This may be replaced by a timber if many posts are to be drawn. The Farm and Home cautions the user to be sure to hitch the horse far enough away so that the post will not strike him as it is drawn from the ground. Two points in a good farm wagon are a low body to save lifting, and a cut under for convenience in turning. The latter, however, calls for very low fore wheels, and the low wheels call for springs to modify the suddenness of the lift over obstacles. If disease breaks out in the hog yard, take the well hogs away from the sick ones. Green Food for Hens. While a hen can live without green food, she is better with it. 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Having remodeled my BAR, and having an up-to-date place, I am prepared to serve my friends and the public at the same old stand. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS. FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT, MEALS AT ALL HOURS. New 'Phone 1261. WM. STALO, - Prop. S. W. ROBINSON. NO. 23 NORTH 18TH ST. DEALER IN FINE WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, &c. All Stock Sold as Guaranteed. *PROMPT ATTENTION. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. JOHN M. HIGGINS, DEALER IN CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES LIQUORS, AND CIGARS. PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin Street [Near Old Market.] RICHMOND VIRGINIA HEAVY LANET SATURDAY... AUG. 4TH. 1900 THE CHURCH AT WORK Reported to Be Arranging to Merge Their Interests with Other Churches. One of the denominations which is arranging to merge its interests with the Congregational churches and the United Brethren, under a new name, is the Methodist Protestant, says the Interior. The agencies of the missionary activities of the Methodist Protestant church have received and disbursed $500,000 for missionary work, about $400,000 of this amount in the foreign field. With about $100,000 has helped to establish and maintain 73 churches, with property worth $500,000, and 6,000 members, paying pastors' salaries amounting to $25,000 and contributing to all purposes over $3,000 annually. Japan is at present its only foreign field, but arrangements are being made to send four missionaries to China very soon. The board has sent 26 missionaries to Japan and the Woman's society perhaps half as many, and the entire force in Japan at present must number nearly 50, including pastors, evangelists, teachers and Bible women. The revival spirit pervades the churches. The mission workers are said to be greatly encouraged and the only real discouragement is the lack of men and means to improve opportunities. The Methodist Protestants in common with other Methodists in Japan, it is said, are very desirous of a union of all the Methodisms there upon a basis adopted unlawfully there and submitted for consideration by the mission authorities of the home churches. Two meetings of the joint commissioners appointed by the Methodist churches in the United States and Canada have been held recently; but disagreement on the policy has thus far prevented the adoption of the basis of union. GAILEY'S WORK IN CHINA. What Consecrated College Man Has Accomplished Among Young Men at Tientsin. Mr. Robert Galley, who was known during the '90s as a champion football player in Princeton, has for the past seven years been in charge of the Young Men's Christian association rooms at Tientsin, China, where the organization occupies what was formerly a mandarin's palace containing 100 apartments. Some of these rooms have been fitted up with scientific apparatus, and the Princeton secretary gives lectures upon electricity, astronomy and, by the aid of a very large globe, upon geography. He has convinced the intelligent young men of Tientsin that an eclipse is not caused by a great dog attempting to eat up the moon; that electricity can be produced without an appeal to the thunder god, and that China is not the only country on the globe. Mr. Galley is seeking a larger endowment for his work and will doubtless get it, since it is through such agencies the isolation of the Celestial empire must be finally overcome. The Y. M. C. A. reaches a class older than that reached by the missionary schools, but a class not as yet too old to be reached at all. At Tientsin 94 per cent. of the cost of the association support is met by the non-Christian population, who have come to appreciate the worth of such an institution. HOLY RIVALRY IN GIVING. What the Converted Natives of the New Hebrides Are Doing for the Spread of Gospel. The heathen of the New Hebrides love plunder, and delight in fighting with neighboring tribes. But the Gospel works a great transformation. In several villages on Paama island there has been a happy rivalry to see which church subscribed the most. They proposed to build a church, and a day was set apart for contributions. The teachers of some of the villages made the excuse that the people were waiting to see what their neighbors gave. And that was indeed the reason. On the first day the village of Lull contributed £1 5s. On the following Sunday the village of Lirissa gave £2 5s., stimulated by the other village to give more. On the Sabbath following, the people of Tahl, prevailed upon by their teacher, Peter Toro, reached £4 2s. 1d. Every person in that village gave, even an infant a fortnight old, who, says the teacher, dropped a 3d. piece in the plate. Such liberality puts us to shame! When She Just Really Knew Him. "When did you first become acquainted with your husband?" "The first time I asked him for money after we were married."—Life Behind His Back "Ranter says he has never had stage fright." "It is evident, then, that he isn't afraid of spilled eggs and decayed vegetables." - Chicago Record-Herald. A Home-Made Merry-Go-Round There is a fascination about the merry-go-round, with its music and its animals, which we cannot resist. The diagram here will show how a miniature one may be constructed at little or no expense, much to the gratification of everyone concerned. Any bright boy can build this merry-go-round from articles obtainable in his own back yard. The mainspring of the whirl is a stout post, driven far enough the ground to insure its steady and unvarying position. It should be about six feet in height and smooth on top, with an iron pin set squarely in the middle. Much after the fashion of a seesaw, next place a good, stout plank from SEAT THE HOME-MADE FLY-AROUND SEAT the CANE RINGER 18 to 20 feet in length, upon the post, a hole for it being bored, thus holding it in position. Two or three whirls around will give the plank free action upon the pin, and a little ordinary axle grease might complete the spinning powers. Four more smaller holes now are to be bored, two in either end of the plank. Ropes, knotted here, and suspending small seat planks, as shown in the diagram, complete the technical TWO SIMPLE TRICKS The Perambulating Toothpicks and the Key That Remains Upright. To find out if a person's hand is firm and steady, which it never is, split the ends of a match (not ...e sulphur end) and smooth the end of another match so that it will fit into the split one. Then bend the matches so that they will look like the figure 1. Then place them over a knife blade HOW THE TRICKS ARE DONE. just to show how steady the land is. If the person holding the knife should then lower the blade so that the ends of the matches will touch the table, the matches will walk along on the knife blade. A key, one of the kind that stand erect, is required for the second trick, says the Cincinnati Enquirer. Place it as in figure 2 upon a strip of paper about six inches long and not more than an inch wide near the edge of a table, remove the paper without making the key fall. It is easy enough. Just strike the paper a sharp tan. Two Ears and One Mouth The teacher told the children how a wise man once said that we have only one mouth and two ears so that we may listen and hear twice as much as we speak. Afterward, to see how much of the instruction was remembered, she asked: "Why is it that we have two ears and only one mouth, Frances?" "Because we would not have room in our face for two mouths and we would look too crooked if we had only one ear." "No; that is not the reason. You know, do you, Rosie?" "Yes, ma'm. So that what we hear may go in one ear and out of the other."—Chicago Daily News. A CAPITAL GUESS "For whom was our national capital named?" the teacher asked one day. And Johnny Jones responded, in his hesitating way: But clearly proved beyond a doubt he had the fact, at least: "On the day C. was named for Washington, deceased." —Nixon Waterman, in St. Nicholas. When we plant a tree, we are doing what we can to make our planet a more wholesome and happier dwelling place for those who come after us, if not for ourselves. As you drop the seed, as you plant the sapling, your left hand hardly knows what your right hand is doing. But nature knows, and in due time the power that sees and works in secret will reward you openly.-Holmes. Young Queen's Lace. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland boasts the finest collection of lace in Europe. Uncle Allen's Helpful Suggestion. "Speaking of that girl who broke her arm while trying to fasten the middle button at the back of he shirt waist," said Uncle Allen Sparks, "there isn't the slightest excuse for such an accident. Let an even number of buttons always be sewed on the back of a shirt waist, and there won't be any middle button."—Chicago Tribune. Planting a Tree parts of the whirl. The diagram shows just how these small swings may be arranged, although there are many schemes by which the same result may be obtained. Now, for elaboration of the whirl, so that it may have a holiday appearance, says the Chicago Inter-Geican. A barrel from the grocer's can be placed over the pin in the center of the board and festooned with 'running and flags. It will turn with the plank, and gives a fine suggestion of spanning, whirling color. More flags can he stuck in the plank wherever they will not interfere with its free action or the occupants of the swings. An additional feature can be made by driving two more roots smaller The CANE RINGER than the first, on the outside circle, far enough away from the flying whirl to prevent striking them. Slender sticks fastened to these will serve as a target for rings, which the children, as they whirl around, can attempt to throw upon them. The proprietor of this pretentious amusement scheme is expected, of course, to start the whirl, running around several times until its speed is sufficiently exciting. SOME NEW MARBLE GAMES Suitable for Indoors When the Weather Will Not Permit of Outdoor Play. An indoor game of marbles is a good thing for a rainy day, when outdoor sport is impossible. There is the battle game, for instance, which is full of possibilities. In its simpler form it is played by two boys, each using the same number of marbles, which represent the soldiers. The two boys sit on the floor at opposite sides of the room, so that the seams in the carpet or the cracks in the wooden floor run to their right and left. The seam or line nearest the middle of the room forms the enemy's line to both players. The line next to that, on each side is the dead line. Each player may place his marbles as he chooses between the enemy's line and his own dead line. One marble is selected as a sharp-shooter and is used by the two players alternately, each of whom tries to shoot his opponent's men beyond their dead line. All men so driven beyond the dead line, either directly by the shooter or by being struck by another marble, are "dead," and the player who first "kills" his opponent's men is the winner of the "battle." The hand must never be advanced beyond the dead line in shooting; and if, by accident, a player hits one of his own men and drives him beyond the enemy's line into his opponent's field that man becomes a prisoner and may be placed by the opponent among his A NEW MARBLE GAME. own men. When a game is over prisoners may be exchanged, if both players so desire. "The Pyramid" is another good game, says the People's Home Journal, in which one boy is selected as "banker," another becoming "banker," in turn, after each game. A ring about four or five feet in diameter is drawn, and the banker places in it at the beginning of the game four marbles, three close together and the fourth on top of them, to form the pyramid. Each player takes a shot, in turn, from a point agreed upon outside the circle, and whoever hits the pyramid can have as many marbles as he knocks out of the ring, his turn continuing until he fails to knock one outside. If any player falls to hit the pyramid he must give a marble to the banker then in charge of the ring. When all the marbles are out of the ring a new game begins, with another banker, who, in turn, supplies the four marbles for the pyramid. Order of turns may be agreed upon as in the ring game, as it might happen that only one would have a chance to shoot under a certain banker, if he were expert enough to konck all four marbles out of the ring at one turn. "I wish you could tell me a good way to get rid of book agents." "I can." "Well?" "Buy their books." "I said a 'good' way."—Houston Post. There Be Such Things "Do you believe there really is any such thing as a painless dentist?" such thing as a painless dentist?" "Yea. I attended the funeral of one a few days ago."—Chicago Record-Herald. Backward, Turn Backward. Cholly—How old is your sister? Johnny—Twenty-six, going on 25.—N. Y. Sun. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Not a Good Way. FOR YOUNG FOLKS WORK FOR NIMBLE FINGERS How to Make Pretty Little Boxes Out of Stiff Paper. Do you know how to make a paper box? Not the cardboard kind in which things come from the store, but pretty little toy boxes. If you do not know how, here are the directions for making a neat box: Cut a piece of stiff colored paper eight inches square. Fold the paper diagonally from corner to corner, making creases in every direction. Then ```markdown ``` FIG.1 FIG.2 HOW TO MAKE THE BOX. fold each corner in turn to the center, creasing the paper well along the folds. Then fold each corner into the new creases until your paper is creased like Fig. 1. Now cut out corners until the paper looks like Fig. 2. Cut little slits along the lines marked in heavy ink. The square a, b, c, d forms the bottom of the box. Fold the loose squares marked o inside of the box. Fold the points x and m and stick them through the slits cut in l and y, and the box will be finished. To fill it with candy will be an easy matter, provided you have the candy. CHEMICAL CURIOSITIES Some Interesting Experiments For Our Boys and Girls to Make. Wet a large piece of blotting paper with red litmus water and throw on to it a small piece of potassium. The potassium will run about the paper, and wherever it touches it will leave a blue track behind it, which is caused by the formation of potash. Cut a block of ice about six inches square and bore a hole in it half an inch wide and two inches deep. Enlarge the bottom of the hole to form a sort of cavity and drop into it a piece of potassium about the size of a pea. The potassium will instantly take fire and will burn beautifully in the ice, making a very pretty sight, especially if the room is otherwise dark. The room should also be warm when you make the experiment. Would you believe that an olecule can fire a cannon? Try this with a toy one; Load the cannon and on the gunpowder on the touchhole put a piece of potassium no larger than a pinhead. Now touch the speck of potassium with a piece of ice, and it will flare up, setting fire to the gunpowder. Drop a piece of potassium about the size of a pea into a bowl of water. It will take fire and run around the surface of the water until it is burned up, looking like some fiery serpent in the water by reason of its rapid movement. Square Numbers. Every boy knows that a square number is a number produced by the multiplication of any number by itself. Thus 7 multiplied by itself gives 49 as a result; 49 consequently is a square number, 7 being termed the square root from which it springs. In high numbers the extraction of the square root is an affair of time and trouble, and after all the necessary calculations have been made it may perhaps be found that the number is not a square number. This unnecessary trouble may be saved if the following instructions are remembered: Every square number ends with one of the figures 1, 4, 5, 6 or 9, or with two ephers preceded by one or other of these figures. Again, every square number is equally divisible by 4, or when divided by 4 will have a remainder of 4. Thus, as shown above, the square of 7 is 49, which divided by 4 gives us a quotient 12 and 1 over; 64 again is a square number, and it is exactly divisible by 4. Poor Little Queen. The queen of Holland when a child was in consequence of her position shut away from many youthful pleasures and often denied the companionship of those of her own aga On one occasion she was heard to say to a supposed refractory doll, "Now, be good and quiet, because if you don't I will turn you into a queen, and then you will not have anything to play with at all." The Restless Brook. Do you suppose the babbling brook Would stop and rest its head If one got a scoop and took The babbling brook John Kendrick Raines in St. Nicholas Maternal Wisdom. "George, dear, I wish you'd telephone to the Swidgertons and have them send Willie home." "I thought you were not going to let him go over there any more." "Yes, I told him this morning that he was never to play with the Swidgerton boys again. That's the reason I know he must be there now."—Chicam Record-Herald THE BEST. Refrigerators! Baby Carriages! Summer Furniture! Bridal Suits! SYDNOR & HUNDLEY, LEADERS. 709-711-713 E. Broad St. OF RICHMOND, VA. 511 NORTH THIRD STREET received on deposit and interest paid on $1.00 which remains 60 days and over. used on Satisfactory Security. accounts Handled Promptly. stored cents and upwards received on deposit is fitted up in the most improved style, having a large foot steel chest, electric lights and every modern conven- ence accommodation of the public. on concerning Stocks, Deposits, Loans, etc., apply to the have been arranged for the special convenience of the work 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturday, 9 A. M. to 8 P. W. M. and open again at 5 P. M., remaining open until some from work. Money received on deposit amounts above $1.00 which remain Money Loaned on Satisfactory Business Accounts Handled Amounts of ten cents and up This establishment is fitted up in the white vault, burlar-proof steel chest, electric lence for safety and the accommodation of the For all information concerning Stocks, Cashier, Banking Hours have been arranged for ing people as follows: 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. close Saturday at 8 P. M. and open again at P. M. Call by as you come from work. OFFICE JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. THOS. H. WYAT BOARD OF DIV REV. W. F. GRAHAM, D. D., JNO. R. E. R. JEFFERSON H. F. JONATHAN, J. O. FARLEY, E. A. WASHINGTON, R. W. WHITING, JOHN MITCHELL, JR. FRES. W. I. JOHN FUNERAL DIRECTOR Office & Warerooms, 207 N. HACKS FO Offices by Telephone or Telegram papers and Entertainments Old Phone, 686, Residence in 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. Saturdays, 9 A. M. to 3 P. We close Saturday at 8 P. M. and open again at 5 P. M., remaining open until 7 P. M. Call by as you come from work. OFFICERS R., President. H. F. JONATHAN, Vice-President THON, W. HYATT, Cashier. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: JAM, D. D., JNO. R. CHILES, B. P. VANDERVALL, H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS SMITH D. J. CHAYER & FARLEY, JNO. S. TAYLOR. 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. B. JEFFERSON H. F. JONATHAN, THOMAS SMITH D. J. CHAYER& J. O. FARLEY. JNO. S. TAYLOR. N. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Rooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad HACKS FOR HIRE: Telephone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Sup Entertainments promptly attended. 6. Residence in Building, New Phone, W. I. JOHNSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER. Office & Warerooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Corner Broad HACKS FOR HIRE: Offers by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Wedding, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. Old Phone, 686, Residence in Building, New Phone, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF T TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This organization has been chartered and legally instituted 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 note the Social and Moral condition of humanity. Military and uniform ranks will secure for this organization all of all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand oppose. Deputies wanted in all sections of the country to organi- kindly address. V. ALLEN Supreme voyager This organization has been chartered and legally situated 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 Fraternal and to promote the Social and Mo Its two distinct military and uniform re place in the front ranks of all sacred institu unity for active men. Deputies wanted in lodges Kindly address, W. ALLEN Supp It is two distinct military and uniform ranks will secure for this organization a place in the front ranks of all sacred institutions of modern events, a grand opportunity for active men. Deputies wanted in all sections of the country to organize lodges. Kindly address. W. ALLEN Supreme voyager. Sen. W. 37th Street, New York City. The J. V. Hawkin's HAIR GROWER & RESTORER [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 petrons 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. Hawkins' Hair Grower and Restorer, we will from time to time produce in print the photographs of those giving us permission to do so, who have used our preparation and who have a among the many bearing witness of its gen- correspondence of those expecting a miracle ration is a natural and pure compound, the haste to put in print. We will just here States Government has placed national pat- which it is protected and we are in turn res est methods and square dealings. It will positively remove Dandruff, Out of all impurities, Restore Hair on Clean or Bald Heads, where the roots are not dead PRICES:—35 oats. per box (local orders) out city; eight boxes, $2.80 express prepaid. The Face Beautifier makes the use of pow tirely unnecessary, and is perfectly harmless prices; 25, 50cts and $1.00. Money can be sent by Post Office Money or Express Money Order A charge of extra is imposed on all out of city orders. Address all communications to MME. J. V. HAWKINS 612 N. First Street, PHONE, 4601. Correspondence strictly confidential ing witness of its genuine qualities. We do not desire the expecting a miracle or anything unreasonable. Our prepure compound, the ingredients of which we would not. We will just here remind the public that the United is placed national patent rights on our hair preparation by and we are in turn responsible to the government for honne dealings. Move 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 cur 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 Soapp of all impurities, Restore Hair on Clean Temples or Bald Heads, where the roots are not dead. 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 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. Address all communications to MME. J. V. HAWKINS, 612 N. First Street, Richmond, Va. PRONE, 4601. Correspondence strictly confidential. A. D. P Funeral Director, Embalr All orders promptly filled at shortnotice Halls rented for meetings and nice en- tails with all necessary conveniences. La- hire at reasonable rates and nothing but etc. Keeps constantly on hand fine fun- No. 212 East L Residence New OPEN ALL DAY & NIGHT D. PRICE, Actor, Embalmer and Liveryman. y filled at shortnotice by telegraph or telephone settings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room conveniences. Large plasic or band wagons for cars and nothing but first-class carriages, buggies, y on hand fine funeral supplies. No. 212 East Leigh Street. Residence Next Door. Y & NIGHT.—Man on Duty All Night A. D. PRICE. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone dials rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room converts to large plasic or band wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but carriages, buggies, etc. Keeps constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. 1820 9 C 'Phone, 577. Capital, $25,000 WILL AM CUSTALO, J. J. CARTER THOMAS M. ORUMP, Sect'c. A. Richmond, Va SEVEN SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND N.B.—Following schedule figures published only as information, and are not guaranteed. Daily. Local for Charlotte also. connecting to Chase City, Chase ville and Buffalo Litchi Springs. 12:30 p.m.—Daily. Limited. Buffalo Pullman o Atlanta and Bir singham, New Orleans attentionmoza and all the South. Through coach for Chase City, Oxford, Durham and Raleigh. 6:00 p.m.—ex. unday, Keysville Local. 11:30 p.m.—Daily. 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Sunday) NIGHT LINE FOR NORFOLK Leave Richmond every evening (look Ash Street) at 7 P. M., stopping at Newport en route. Fare, $2.50 on- way, $4.50 round trip. Catch stateroom berth, meals 50c each. Street Catch in Wharton's Whart FOR NEW YORK Via Night Line Steamers (except Saturday making connection in Norfolk with Main Line following day at 1 P. M., also Norfolk and Westchester, and Chester and peake & Ohio Ry. at 9 A. M., and making connection daily (except Sunday) at 1 P. M. Sailing at 7 P. M. Tickets: 86 E. Main Street VIRGINIA NAVIGATION COMPANY James River Bay Line. Steamer Point Bay Lines Monday. We nesday and Friday. Newport North. Portsmouth, Old Point, Newport News. In- mon6 and James River landings, and connec- ng at Old Point for Washington, Baltimore or night for moderate prices. Fare care dire to the wharf. Fare only $1.90 and. Freight received for above named places an all points in Eastern Virginia and North Ca- lifornia. IN WEISIGEN, GEN. Migr E. A. Barrer. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY Schedule Effective, May 27, 1906. Short Line to the principal Cities of the South and Southwest, Florida, Cuba and Mexico. SOUTHBOUND TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY 9 30 a.m. Local for Norlina, Durham, Raleigh Hamlet, Wilmington and Charlotte. 290 m. Fast train with through sleeper and coaches to Raleigh, Columbia, Jacksonville and Nashville, making sleeper to Atlanta, Birmingham, making sleeper to these points, and the entire south-west. 10 00 p. m. Through Pullmanah and coaches Savannah, Jacksonville ant Florida golf course also to Atlanta, Berm ham and Memphis, in connection with the Fresco system, making immediate connec tom for golf courses. Northbound Trains Arrive Richmond Daily. 6-10 A. M. 4-55 P. M. 5-30 P. H S LEARD, M. W. M. TAYLOR, C. T. A. 830 East Main street, Richmond, Va Richmond, Frederickburg, and Poto mac Railroad. *trains Leave Richmond—Northward.* 2. 26 a. m. daily, Byrd St. Through. 3. 20 a. m. Daily, Main St. Through 4. 29 a. m. weeks days, Elia. Aslash a. con- mation 8. 40 a. m. daily, Byrd St. Through 8:40 a. m., daily Byrd st. Through lake stops 8:40 a. m., week days Byrd st. Through 4:00 p. m., week days. Byrd st. Frederick burg accommodation. 8:40 a. m., daily Byrd st. Through 6:20 p. m., week days Elba. Ashiand accom modation 8:20 p. m., daly, Byrd st. Through. 8:25 a.m. , week days, Byrd St. Frederickburg accommodation. 9:25 a.m. , week days, Byrd St. Through. 11:25 a.m. , week days, Byrd St. Through. Local stops. 2:25 a.m. , daily Main St. Through. 5:30 p.m. , week days, Ella Ashland accommodation. 7:15 p.m. , daily, Byrd St. Through. 9:25 p.m. , daily, Byrd St. Through. Local stops. 9:50 p.m. , daily, Main St. Through. NO MONDAY Sleeping or Parior Cars on all above trains except train arriving Richmond 11:25 a.m. , week days and local accommodations. of arrivals and departures and con- nections guaranteed. W. D. DUKER C. W. WILLEY, W. F. TAYLOR, Assit to Pres. Gen'l Sup't. Tref. Mgr. Norfolk and Western R. R. LEAVE RICHMOND (DAILY), EYED STREET STATION. 100 A. in NORFOLK LIMITED. Arrives at Norfolk 11:30. Only at Petersburg Waverley and Suffolk. 9.00 A.M. , CHICAGO EXPRESS Buffet Par- lour Car Petersburg to Lynchburg and Roanoke Columbus and Rielfield to Cincinnati, also Roanoke Boxville and Knoxville to Chattanooga and Mem- phis. 12:19 P. Roanoke Express for Farmville, Lynchburg and Roanoke. 3300 P. P. Ocean Shore Limited Arrives Nassau and Suffolk. Stope only at Petersburg Waverly and Maffey. Connects with Steamer to Boston. rowdence. New York, Baltimore and Washington. 6:20 P. M., for Norfolk and all stations east of Petersburg. 9:20 I.M. NEW ORLEANS SPORT LINE. Pull baggage from New Orleans. Lyndon burg, burg to Roanoke; Lyndon burg to Memphis and New Orleans. Cafe Dining 0 m., 25 p. m. or 50 p. m. from Norfolk. Office Ng88 East Main Street 918-262-3000 Gen. Pas, Aztl Dvl, Pas, Aztl Wp, Pas, Aztl For Florida and cuth, 9:35 A. M., 7:25 and For Norfolk, 9:00 A. M., 3:00 P. M. and M. B. for W. Ry. West, 12:10 and 9:30 P. M. For N. B. W. Ry. West, 12:10 and 9:30 P. M. Petersburg, 9:00 A. M., 12:10, 8:00, 6:20, 9:00 and 11:20 P. M. For Goldsboro and Fayetteville, **3:38 P. M.** Paints arrive Richmond daily, 5:10, **3:10** **11:40** 11:40 A. M., **11:00** 8:30, **8:30** and **8:50** * Except Sunday. * Sunday only. C. S. CAMPBELL. D. P. A EIGHT ii MRS. GOREY IS GRANTED DIVORCE Reno, Nev. July 31.—Mre William Ellie Corey, wife of the president of the United States Steel corporation, was awarded a divorce in the Second istrict court of Nevada, sitting at Reno. The case was submitted with- out argument, and the Jury took but one ballot. The jury was out but a few minutes. Mrs. Corey was in tears when told that she had been given a decree and the custody of her 16-year-old son, Allan Corey. She drove at once to her home on Riverside avenue, where she says she will continue to reside. No evidence was submitted by the defense and there was no argument. ‘The question of altmony was not In- troduced. Mrs. Corey made am inter- esting admission, however, touching upon this phase of the case, stating that in May, 1806, several weeks be- fore her petition for divorce waa filed she negotiated through her attorneys @ financial settlement with her hue band. “Iam a resident of Reno, Nevada,” eid Mrs. Corey, when pinced on the stand, “and the wife of William Ellis Corey, the defendant in this action. ‘We were married on December 1, 1883, at Pittsburg, Pa, and lived together until May 1, 1905. At that time my hhusband deserted me and went to New York. I followed him and held a con- Versation with him at the Hotel Tor. raine. It was there that he told me that he had decided to live apart. He Said that it was impossible for us to live happily together, and that I would Rever see him again. He stated that he intended going to Europe for sev- eral months. There was no scene, 1 talked with him about the matter, and urged bim to again resume his place in ovr home, but he refused. I have Rever seen him since." Mrs. Corey added that she came to Reno for her health, and that she had Ro intention of bringing an action fot divorce at the time she took up het Fesidence in Nevada, She stated that She selected Reno upon the advice of her sister-in-law, Miss Addie Corey that they considered this place theit future home and expected to live here in the future. She stated that she was Dest suited for the custody of her sor and asked the court to place him ir her care. Mrs. Corey was visibly affected while telling her story. She testified with out evasion end in a clear voice. Het attorneys feared that she would col Inpse, as her health has suffered since the separation. In his opening state ment her attorney, J. R. Redding, of New York, stated that she had beep driven to a separation and the divorce Proceedings by the sonsational stories printed in the newspapers. “Is it true that newspaper notoriety Was the principal factor in your sep: aration from Mr. Corey and is respon- sible for this divorce proceedings?” asked Benjamin Curler, another of her attorneys, “Such is not the case. The stories that may have appeared in the prest had nothing to do with it,” said Mre Corey. Miss Addie Corey, sister of the re- spondent, was an interesting witness Bhe corroborated Mrs. Corey's state- ‘ment that Corey had deserted his wife, and told how she and her aged mother had made several ineffectual attempts to effect a reconciliation. ‘THREE DROWN AT HOPATCONG Boat Containing Six Persens From Brooklyn, N. Y. Capsizes. New York, July 20.—Three of a par ty of six persons who were boating on ‘Lake Hopatcong, N. J., were drowned when their craft capsized through the apparent inexperience of the men who had undertaken to handle the boat. ‘The dead are George Latt, 24 years old; Miss May Klemmer, 20 years old, and Miss Bertha Smith, aged 22, all of Brooklyn. Those rescued were John O'Connor, 24 years of age, whose oon dition ts so serious that he may die; Christopher Merker, 25, uninjured; and Paul Revere, 24. who was taken home seriously ill. ‘The rescued mom- bers also came from Brooklyn. Whole Town to Move on Rollers. Gregory, S. D., July 30.—Tuesday, July 31, is moving day for the town of Dallas, in the Rosebud country. ‘Tomorrow morning the 150 inhabi- tants of the town wilb riso and eat breakfast in their homes in Dalias. ‘The next morning they will have Dreakfast in the same homes, but they will be in the town of Gregory. ‘The houses will be put on rollers and “snaked” across the prairie three miles to Gregory, while the families will come trooping after. Greene and Gaynor Apoeal. Augusta, Ga, Aug. 1.—A special from Savannab, Ga, to the Chronicle, says: “The Greene and Gaynor case has been ‘appealed to the United States circuit ourt. The transcript was forwarded to Charles H. Ledrum, of New Orleans, clerk of the court. The main ground named therein was the modus procen. i of the drawing of the Jury, There fre numbers of other grounds upon which the appes! is made.” WIERD SCENES ON A BARREN ISLAND. CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. STORY OF THE CRIME. The crime for which Lee (or Scott) was tried was committed on Sunday afternoon, June 10, near Kingston, Somerset Co., Md. Two ladies were returning from church when they were attacked by Lee in a small strip of woods through which the road passed. Mrs. Barnes had with her a young baby in a baby carriage. The negro met them to the woods, and, by threats of mur- dering the child and the display of a knife, compelled the women to go into the woods, where he assaulted both. He compelled the women to remain in the woods for about two hours. He escaped and made his way to Rehoboth, Md., where he stole a team, drove some distance, and caught a freight train for Cape Charles, Va.. where he was arrested. He was put in the jail of Northamp ton County. A mob having gathered about the jail, the sheriff called on the governor of Virginia for assis- tance, and the latter sent two com- panies of militia to the scene from Norfolk. They arrived just in time to prevent the lynching of the negro as Marylanders were arriving from Somerset County to join the Virgin- fans in hanging the criminal or burn ing him at the stake. The negro was removed to Norfolk and held there for more than a week’ by order of the governor of Maryland Then, on June 20, he was removed to Baltimore City for safekeeping. TRIAL LASTED THREE HOURS. ‘Lee was Indicted June 20 by a spe cial grand jury and convicted in the Criminal Court in Baltimore on July 5. after a trial lasting three hours. He was promptly sentenced to death by Chief Judge Harlan. Princess Anne, Md., July 26.— The first authoritative negy of the hanging of Lee reache J thie ate ternoon at 1:31 o’claM® To the conservative element @mong Princess Anne's population the news that the hanging had been done in a legal manner and unattended by any mob violence was a decided relief, Jim Crowism in Austin, fAnustin, Texas, Watehman.} Nearly five months ago our Ne- gro bating Citv Council passed the jim Crow Street car ordinance ‘The yery next morning the colored people of this city woke up walking. They have been walking every Fince. Of course a few who are crippled, old or infirmed and who circumstances have forced do rida, but as a rule every man, woman and child who could possibly do so have avoided the cars and refused to pay their fare and sit behind the screen in “the Jim Crow corner.” They have been doing this not because of any grievances against the street- car company because it has always been kind and considerate to its colored patrons but because they believe there was no crying neces- sity for the law, that it was enacted simply to humiliate them, and that for one race to legislate against a- nother is class legislation and is Wrong in principle. The white race has no more right to legislate a- gainst the black race than the rich against the poor, capital against 1a bor. We admit that many of our peo- ple are {ll mannered and bolsterous but there is no race under the sun that is free from this class of cattle ‘There should be a law not to allow them on a car but it should also apply to the same class of white rufflans, We do not belleve that the intelli. gent and well-behaved white man sheuld be made to suffer for the short-comings vf their lower ele- ment and at the same time we con- tend that the respectable law-abid- Ing property owning, tax paying col- ored citizen should not have his rights ‘and privileges curtailed on account of the hoodlnms of his race. Another thing, if the great white race was put in a compartment by itself and the Syrians, Mexicans, Ne- kroes and other colored races were shoved off into a Jim-crow corner the law would not be so offensive. To single the poor Negro out and put him beneath all others ts more than we can stand. ‘The law seems to say: The most cultivated and refined, the best men and women of the black race are not as good as the lowest, the most ignorant, the most licentious dirty and filthy vagabonds among the Syr- fans, the Mexicans and other races who do not equal the Negro in thriftiness, intelligence and_ proper- ty owning. When we consider these things no wonder the Negroes are buying horses and buggies and au- tomobiles and are paying 10 éent per ride in colored hacks rather than pay 5 cent fare in Jim crow cars. CANCER—CAN IT BE CURED? An_ Account of Some Experiments With Trypsin, and a Theory of Cancer Growth and Origir:. ‘With ites usual promptness in printing the first authentic an re- Hable accounts of all important dis- coveri@s in the field of medicine, McClure’s offers its readers jn is August number an extremely “ee esting article “Cancer—Can It Cured?” by C. W. Saleeby, M. D., F. R. 8. (Edin.) which gives an ac- count of experiments made by Dr. John Beard in the treatment of that Wisease by Trypsin; experiments that seemed to prove that the active agent of the pancreas will Jestroy the malignant cancer cells and bring about an absolute cure. The theories of embryology developed by Dr. Beard, which led to the dis- covery of the curative agent, are given fn full by the author and form an exceedingly interesting part of the article. Briefly, according to Dr. Beard’s theory, a cancer develops from cells remaining in the body from an as- exual stage of the embryo; coils which should have been degenera- ted asl absorbed or digested by the fluids of the pancreas, an organ which develops just after the asex- wal stage. These are really germ: cells might have developed in- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. to another organism, and therefore death by cancer is fratricide—one germ-cell Killing the organism that has developed from its brother. The article gives an account of the experiments upon mice by which this theory was established, and re: ports upon the trial treatments that were made by several physicians on human beings. ——-—— ie: ——_—__ Low Rate Excursion Via Southern Railway. Low rate excursion tickets _ on sale to points as indicated below open to the public: To Atlanta, Ga. Nation Dental Association. ickets on sale Sept 12th: return Mmit Sept. 26th, with privilege of extension of return mit to October 20th. To Atlanta, Ga. Home-coming for Georgians. Tickets on sale Oc- tober 9th and 10th. Return lmit October 20th, with privilege of ex: tension of return Mmit to October 30th, To Atlanta, Ga, Carriage Build- ers National Association. Tickets on sale October 19th and 20th, with return limit October 30th. To Atlanta, Ga. National Asso- ciation Retail Druggists. Tickets on sale Sept. 27th to October 3rd; return limit October 7th, with priv- flege of extension nnal limit to Oc- tober 224. To Gulfport, Miss. 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Tickets on sale October 12th to 15th; return Mmit October 20th, with privilege of extension of return limit to Nov. 30th. To Richmond, Va. Tickets on sale October Ist and 2nd; return Umit October Sth. To_ Richmond, Va. Tickets on sale Sept. 2nd to Sth; return mit Sept. 15th Further information will be furn- ished upon applicatton to ticket a- gents. ©. W. WESTBURY, D. P. A. No. 920 E. Main St, Richmond, Va. VIRGINIA:—In the Law and Equi- ty Court for the City of Richmond this 28th day of July, 1906, Mary Wilson, Plaintify. v8. James Wilson, Defendant. IN CHANCERY. ‘The object of this suit fs to obtain @ Divorce, a Vinewlo Matrimontl from the defendant on behalf of the plain Um. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain in what county or corporation the We- fendant James Wilson Is, without ef- fect and that the plaintif! Mary Wil- son does not know his whereabouts: it fs ordered that the said defendant appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his Interests herein. A Copy—Teste: P. P. Winston, Clerk. 3. Henry Crutchfield, pa: To James Wilson: You'll take notice that I shall on the 20th day of Sept., 06 at the of- fice of Phil B. Shievas, room No. 60, Chamber of Commerce B'l'd’g. situ- ated S. W. corner Main and 9th Sts. in the city of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day, pro- ceed to take the depositions of wit- nesses to be read aa evidence ta my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court for the eity of Richmond, Vir- ginia, wherein vou are defendant and Tam plaintiff: and if from any cause the taking of the said depost- tions be not commenced on that day, or, if commenced, be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. Respectfully, Mary Wilson, By Counsel. J. Henry Crutchfield, pa. | 121% E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. Noticet Richmond, Va., July 24th, 1906. Dear Brethren anti’ Sisters: We are aware of the fact that in less time than a month from now, the great Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. convention of Virginia will meet in the great Fifth Street Bap- tist Church of Richmond. The com- mittee {s untiring in its efforts in making preparation for the del- exates that will attend the conven- tion. ‘We earnestly hope that all the schools will rally with a large del- egation and contribution for ettu- cational, state and foreign mission. We earnestly request that all parties that will be in attendance at the convéntion will notify the committee at once. Send names to the pastor Dr. A. E. Edwards, 916 Turpin St. or B. H. Peyton, 613 N. 2nd St. ‘We hope to see you all in August and that all will rally together to lay $1000.00 on the table. Respectfully, B. H. PEYTON, ee ee WHITE WOMAN | A PERJURER. era FROM FIRST PAGE. currence .s enough to cause the op- timist to despair and the pessimist to chuckle. Such a tale of wanton- ness and loose living has never been aired so “publicly before and the climax was reached in her recountal of her associations with the negro last December at Helena. She declared that she met the man in @ negro restaurant and demanded money, which he refused to give her. A policeman happened to be coming toward her at the time and she im- mediately made a complaint to him saying that the negro bad assaulted her. After seeing him. arrestet! and placed in jail, she started to leave town on foot ‘but was arrested and kept to testify im the case. She says that she knew all the time that her damaging testimony to the court was false, but that she did not know the penalty was so great after con- vietfon. HAD A BAD RECORD. In addition to being the star wit. ness in the Beard case, she was one of the principals in a case of im- morality In Little Rock some time ago, her deserted husband being the complainant. Her first husband was Henry Ludwig, whom she deserted land gave good’ cause for an absolute divorce on statutory crounds. She married Hartley some time later, but left him ami has been known in many parts of the state as having a bad character. While she was in Lit tle Rock last year and the year be- fore, the police knew her as a habi- tue of the red-light district. She was living with a blacksmith by the name of John MeAbles at Helena, according to her story, when she be- came destitute of provisions and mon ey, and committed the offense which has come near sending a negro to his Meath on the scaffold. A SPARK OF WOMANHOOD. When she was talking to Rev. Ben Cox about her reckless disregard of all moral principles in living with McAbles at Helena, she declared that she was guilty of no indiscretion until he became cruel and would not support her. She said she had @ little daughter,.10 years old, who was in need also, acti she just had to have money in order that she might go to Lonoke. where her father lived. When she spoke of her little girl she seemed almost choked with grief and shame and self-reproach, WENT TO CHURCH. | when Pastor Cox asked her if she knew him, at the beginning of the conversation, she declared that she aid. amd said she and her Uttle girl had been to his church “lots of times When they lived in Little Rock.” She seemed visibly affected by. the kind tones of the pastor and could only speak in low whispers, her shame was so great. Her father was formerly a rest- Went of Little Rock and a carpenter of some note among the local bulld- ers. Her maiden name was Annie Sutton and her life has been of the most checkered variety. Marrying first’ into a good family, she was guilty of some indiscretion, and a divorce started her on the down- ward path. AFFIDAVITS AGAINST HER. The father of her first husband amt her two former brothers-In law Jed in testifying to her low character two policemen followed, the landlady of a boarding house where the first was heard of her tow morals by the publie, and many others who knew her, state in their affidavits that she fs morally depraved. MANY CITIZENS UNITE. en at the meeting this morning in the office of Baldy Vinson, who was Beard’s attorney ami has been work- ing on the case ever since it came up, many leading cftzens and min- isters were present to hear the ex. amination of Mrs. Hartley. Those Who were present fneluded H. 1. Remmel, Max Heiman, W. 8, Holt Capt. Tucker, Charles McKee, W. Mt Kavanaugh, A. Brizzolara, J. E. Os borne, Jesse Hart, Revs. W. F. An- direws, Ben Cox, R. W. McKay and Dean Robottom and others. | The examination continued for More than an hour, until the entire story of the discraceful affair had been drawn from the nervous antl halt-distracted woman. After — its concluston several of those present stated the most probable conclusion to be that the woman was even ‘& worse character than she admitted, when the affidavits fad been proper. ly considerad, They were a unit in wanting the negro to be given his liberty and released from the death sentence on the criminal assault charge, and the committee appoint bee to wait on Governor Davis in the morning will present the case strong Jy Jn favor of the pardon of Beard, and his resumption of his razor and scissors at his little barber shop. at ‘Helena, NEGRO CONGRESS BEGINS ITS WORK. CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. makes brutes? Brutal treatment. It’s like the old kitchen proverb, ‘the pot ralling the kettle Diack,’ only in this instance the pot is a whole lot bigger and a whole lot blacker than the kettle. They say “have patience,’ and cite Job of Bi- blical fame as an example. IT want to tell you that Job never was a Ne- sro living in the United States. “As to the question of soctal e- quality it’s all wrong, What we Ne- groes want is not equality, but our rights before the law. I do not wish to be on a social level with any white man unless he wants me there but I regret that the white youth and the colored youth of to-day are not as friendly as their fathers were, We want to make friends with the white people. It won't do to antag- Salto fem, but af the same time want to say to the people of America that the Negro will con. tinge te Sent for hae Bet ; ‘the fs abso- lute master in many sections, so far as labor is concerned. It behooves him to be industrious. People come to me and say they cannot get good laborers down there; that the Negro does not do good work. Let them pay good wages and they'll get good work, I tell them.” ‘The speaker was defiant at sever- al stages of his address, but at its conclusion he aroused enthusiasm by declaring that the Stars and Stripes is loved by the Negro as well as the white mam, and that the Negro will never see ft trail in the dust. MR. BONAPARTE’S ADDRESS. Secretary Bonaparte’s appearance was the signal for a general uprising and an enthusiastic salute with hand kerehiefs, hats, and fans. His theme dealt with the future of the Negro. As to the question of What part the Negro would play in ‘future American civilization, he said it was too problematical to be dealt ‘with in positive terms. “Any man,” he declared, “who presumes to know or prophesies on this subject is not worth listening to.” As to their future im the United States, he sald that it was a promis. ‘Ing one, “since the Negro race ts the only one which has been able to live with white people, both races in ¢reasing and prospering on a large scale.” ‘Mr. Bonaparte devoted some time to the adaptability of either race to certain climates, and said, by way of summing up the subject, that there are some climates in which the white man cannot live, but none in which the Negro cannot. “But you cannot get rid of the white man,” he continued. “You can neither get away from him nor drive him away from you. In cer- tain Negro communities there are laws forbidding any white man to own real estate or to acquire politi- cal rights; and even were there no such laws the deadly climate would have probably answered the same purpose. But in such countries the outlook is decidedly unpromising; it has been questioned as to whether they are moving forward at all; some competent and unprejudiced observers see, or think they see, a tendency in those communities to relapse into barbarism.” Mr. Bonaparte, in conclusion, said that current impressions on the sub- ject of decadence, to be fair, were due in a large degree to observers neither unprejudiced nor competent. John C. Dancy, recorder of deeds, said in part: “If we Negroes consid- er that we are one in all and all in one, become united, there must be unity In this great gathering, we will find that the world will come and say to us, ‘You are my broth- ers.” “The Wty of this great body,” said Mr. Dancy, “is to save the young people and start our youth on a ca- reer of usefulness, industry, and man ly triumph.” RESPONSES BY CLERGY. The afternoon was devoted to the responses, which were made by Rev. Dr. H. T. Johnson, of Philadelphia; Rev. R. H. Bowling, of Norfolk; Rev €. ©. Jacods, D. D, of Sumpter, §. C:; Rev. J. F. Moreland, of Char- lotte; Rev. W. 4. Credit, Philade! phia;: Rey. T. H. Jackson, Little Rock Ark.; Rev, R. 5. Stout, Little Rock; Rev. George C. Clement, Charlotte; Rey. G. T. Dillard, Columbia, 8. C., and Rev. A. C. Garner, Washington. Throughout the afternoon all re- ferences to President Roosevelt were met with wild applause, and many of the speakers referred to him in terms of highest praise. The fall was decorated In the colors of the congress, red and black, fnterminglea with bunting and the Stars and Stripes, which swang from the vault ed roof, while flowers and potted plants lined the big platform which was occupied by speakers, guests, and the choir of a thousand voices, Last night the 8, Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society gave a concert ora- torlo, “Hiawatha” being the selec tion. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Richmond, Va., July 28, 1906. This is to certify that I have re- ceived from John Mitchell, Jr. Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pyth- fas, N. A, 5S. A. EB. A., A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred ond Fifty Dollars in payment of the death- claim of William Jackson, who was a member of North Star Lodge, No. 52 of Richmond, Va. Signed—E. R. Jefferson, M. D Guardian for Beneficiary, Pearletta Jackson. PENNSY REDUCES RATES 1000-Mile Books Wit Be Sold For $20, Being Also Transferable, Philadeiphta, Aug. 1, — Important changes in passongor rates were an nounced by Fourth Vice President John B. Thayer, of the Pennsylvania rail- road following a meeting of the baard of directors of that corporation. The company has decided to rettice the maximum one-way fares fren 3% and Bcente to 2% cents a mile. This action will involve a readjustment of all through fares from the south, and owing to the vast amount of work en tailed by reason of the change, the new rate of fare will not become op- erative for some time, probably No Yember 1. It Is assumed that the com- peting lines which reach New York by way of Cincinnati and Louisville will meet the Pennsylvania Railroad com. panyf's reduction by a readjustment of fares, #0 that ali southern passenger traMc, whether by way of Washington, Cincinnati or Louisville, will be on an equal basis. ‘The company will also, on Septem der 1, place on vale 1600-mile tickets, ‘alld only on its tines east of Pitts ‘burg and Erie, at the flat price of $20 These mileage tickets will be transfer ‘able, No change is to be made in the price of the interchangeable mileage tickets now sold by the company, whict ‘are not transferable, and upon which & deposit of $10 above the regula: Drice is required. It is estimated tha 50,000 iuterchangenble mileage book aro presented daily on the various ‘Toads, and of this number 65 per cent | S7e used On the lines of the Peusay! vania railroad. Z ¢ HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEP’T STE eee nnteneineninanenttataintall , (Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic Colleges,) ; WASHINGTON, D.C. , _Thirty-ninth Annual Session wil! begin October Ist, ; 1906 and continue eight months. XGe=Students Ma- | triculated for day instruction only, : Four Neare graded course in Medicine. : ‘hs Years’ graded cours ental Surgery. : ‘Three Years’ cued Fotis Pharmacy. = | | _rastruction is given by didactic lectures, quizes, clinica, and practical } laboratory demonstrations. Well-equipped laboratories in all departments. | Unexcelled hospital facilities. All students must register before October | TR, pos, Po etalgue of fortherinfocmatigns apply : F!J.SHADD, M.D. | Secretary, gor R Street. aa bia UE ee eR RRDERPOM RPRARINMARRRRRRR: oe By Septimus Winner AMONG the most popular of American songs have been < “Listen tothe Mocking. Mira’ and “What Is. Home : 7 Without © Mother?" from the pea of Septimps Wiaeer, : 2) Mr. Winner wae born in Philadelphia May tie Inst eed dict there Nov. 2% IM2" Ail his life’ was opent fa the E writing. publishing and teaching of music, aed he com, Posed ‘many songs besides: the two that brourst bina ® fame. "During the civil war his song “Give Us Bast x Our Old Commander,” @ demand for the reinstatement SA of General McClellan, ‘was inerdicted by the fens government. "M dreaming now of Hally, sweet Hally, eweet Haily, I'm dreaming now of Hally, for the thought of her ts one that never dies, She's sleeping in the valley. the valley, the valley, She's sleeping in the valley, and the mocking bird {s singing where she Hes cnonvs Listen to the mocking bird, listen to the mocking bird, The mocking bird still singing o'er ber grave: Listen to the mocking bird, Nsten to the mocking bird, Sull singing where the weeping willows wave. ‘Ah, well I yet remember, remember, remember: Ab, well I yet remember when we gathered in the cotton side by side, “Twas tn the wild September, September, September: ‘Twas in the wild September, and the mocking bird was singing far and Chorus. When the charms of spring awaken, awaken, awaken; When the charts of spring awaken and the mocking bind is singing I feel like one forsaken, forsaken, forsaken, F I feel like one forsaken, since my Haily is no longer with me now. ; Chorus. : MOB SHOOTS NEGRO Pays Penalty For Assaulting Young White Weesa. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 1.—Floyd Carmt. chael. a negro, about 22 years o!3, wiv was identified by Miss Anni- Pool», of Lakewood, a suburb of Atinnta, a: the man who had assaulted her, war shot in front of the Poole residenc> {2 sight of his victim by a posse wai-n had captured him. After he had bees shot, there were cries of “Burn him,” but the county police arrived at tais me and prevented such action. While returning from a visit to-her brother, Miss Annie Poole, 15 years old, daughter of J. K. L. Poole, was attacked by the negro and choked into unconsciousness. When the alarm was given a posse quickly formed, but it was not until late im tho afternoon that the negro was captared and brought into Miss Poole’s presence, who immediately identified him, cry. ing, “That's him.” A volley of shots Tang out and the neero fell dead. ‘Time Saving Kitchen Utensils. Among the many useful and time saving kitchen utensils that cause the old fashioned housekeeper to open her eyes in amazement are ollve stoners, potato and orange peelers, pea shellers, almond grinders, fee shavers and crushers, cheese tonsters, corn scrap- ers, pineapple snips (for taking out the eyes of pineapples, which every house- Keeper knows is a difficult process with an ordinary knife), flower scissors, alarm bell egg botiers, salad ol! drop- pers (an arrangement for pouring oll in dressing drop by drop), clothes sprin- klers, ple and cake lfters, frult jar holders (for holding hot glass jars when preserving), sandwich cutters (these are for various fancy shapes), ete. To these are ndded odorless stew: ing pots and frying pans, which are said to prevent turnips, cabbage and other vegetables from giving odors while cooking: self wringing mops and knee rests for use when scrubbing floors.—New York Post. ‘Sau Wieden Frenchwomen have always taken great pride in tapering fluger tips, and to this ts probably due the invention of little devices for training them in the way they should xo. They are Iit tle things, like steel thimbles, and are Nned with soft felt. There are different sizes for the various fingers, and these are adjusted by pressing them to the desired size. The pressure should not be hard enough to cause any discom. fort. Of course, results are not at once visible, but by continually wear- ing these little devices at night and as often during the day as convenient even very thick finger ends may be trained Into a much more tapering ef- feet, WHALE ATTACKS FISHERMEN Mammal Comes to the Surface and ‘Smashes Boat to Bits. Boston, Mass. July 31—A savage attack by a whale upon a fisherman's dory was observed by the crew of the fishing schooner Thomas 8. Gorton, of Gloucester, while coming in from the Georges. | The schooner was passing the South (Channe! fishing grounds, 75 miles southeast of Highland Light, when a whale was seen to spout several miles to windward. | Suddenly the whale came up almost under a doryman who was tending bis trawis about a mile away. The whate |gave a mighty thrash of bis tail, apJ Established 1899. "Phone 4160. JOHN FOXEL, Dealer in General Line of FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES, NOTIONS, FRESH MEATS, CI- GARS, TOBACCO, ICE, WOOD, COAL, &c. 11S. 4TH ST., RICHMOND, VA. ; WANTED—100 Colored girls to do light manufacturing work, will be well pald while learning. Can soon make from $3.00 to $5.00 a week, according to capacity and willingness to work. Steady employment. On- ly girls of good character wanted. Apyly at once to, . 516 N. 12th Street. Opposite Colored Normal School. oe ‘out of the water fully 20 feet Into tlie alr went doryman and dory. The dory was smashed and the man fell among the wreckage. Captain Phillips started to tack to the distressed fisherman, when another doryman # short distance off was seen to row down to the man and iake him aboard. It fs belleved by tie Gorton’s crew that the whale was feeding on the fish when he got snarled up in the dory- man’s trawls und came suddenly to the top. _ Cena eek Wee Did you ever stop to think that chil- dren, us a rule, know each other far better than thelr parents and teachers: do? Boys and gtris show their real characters at play, when they have not the restraint of the presence of their elders or any Incentive to appear at thelr best, So when you tell your boy Fou wish he would be as gentlemanly and polite as Harry Lee your view- point Is that of Harry's conduct in Your house when he comes on an er- rand or to play with your boy. Your son knows him es he fs when off guard on the playground—selfish, rude, sly, perhaps—and he resents being asked to copy such a character, says a writer in tho Mother's Magazine. Quite likely your boy hus on his company manners, too, when away to an extent you would hardly believe. Children have pride in their behavior, and it is an old saying, well proved, ‘that they often bebave Detter when their parents are not around. _ World's Finest Tomb. The most magnificent tomb In the world is the Taj Mehal in Agra, Hin- dustan. It was erected by Shah Jehan to the memory of his favorite queen. It Is octagonal In form, of pure white marble, inlaid with jasper, carnelian, tarquoise, agate, “amethysts and sap- phires. The work took 22,000 men twenty years to complete, and, though there were free gifts and the labor was free, the cost was $16,000,000. An Anclent Tree. In Japan Is a venerable tree which, It 1s anid, will hold fifteen full grown per- sons in its holiow trunk. According to Japanese tradition, it grew from the walking stick of the famous philoso- pher Kabodaris, who flourished about ‘the year 780. The tree is certainly a thousand years old.