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THE RICHMOND PLANET What We Think When Christians Ap plaud Murder, Treason and Blasphemy. Everybody knows all about Senator Tillman. He is the apotheosis of race hatred and whenever he speaks upon the question, he is sure to give vent to his hatred, in language that is quite characteristic. Now, The Herald has no fault to find with Senator Tillman beyond this—it does not believe in his attitude toward the colored race, and it does not approve of the man in a great many ways. He represents nothing that is refined, nothing that is lovable, nothing that is intellectual. He is Ben Tillman, the uncle of the cur who shot down, in cold blood, the unarmed editor of the Columbia State, because he did not agree with him politically. Tillman lent the benediction of his presence to the trial, sitting beside the murderer to make it appear that he approved of what the man had done. Tillman told the Chautauqua audience at the Centenary Church, Monday evening, that he had himself been indicted for the crime of murder in his own state, and glorified the killing of men he simply did not like because they are black. Now our people understand in no one measure why The Herald does not approve of Ben Tillman. But here is what we are getting at. Tillman came here to speak upon the race question at the Chautauqua and he did speak to an audience of probably fifteen hundred people. Now, as we understand it, the people who compose the Chautauqua audiences are mostly professed Christians. Well, here is what took place when Tillman spoke: In an address, lasting more than two and one half hours, he touched upon the race problem, in truly Tillmanesque style, while his whole discourse was punctuated by profanity—and his audience applauded. It sounded like saerllege in the church where it is taught every Sunday, that it is a sin to take the name of the Christian's God in vain. And yet the audience applauded. He told about being one of a mob that started out deliberately to kill some Negroes, one a judge of a court. His exact words were: "I don't mind telling you that we intended to kill some niggers." At this, the audience applauded, although it must be admitted that there were hisses. He told how he and his kind had nullified the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution in his state. He did it with bitterness and said "We defy the Nawth to compel us to live up to the amendments. At this treasonable utterance his audience of Christian people applauded and laughed. He sneered at the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. His audience of Christians applauded. He called the Negro only one shade better than a baboon. His audience applauded. He glorified murder and told how he had been indicted for murder, and gave the impression that the indictment was legally justified. His audience laugh ed as if it were something funny to hear a man boast of murder—wanten murder. He threw it in the teeth of every Northern man, that he was a fool and said the South defied the North even yet. His audience applauded and laughed—and there were in that audience, men who had worn the blue in the days of the Civil War. There were present those who had lost friends in that struggle where the South strove to prevent the abolition of slavery. He sneered at the mission work the North does among the Negroes and told a palpable untruth when he said that the North was nothing for the poor of the South. Again that incidence of Christian people applauded. From first to last the reception to Tillman, the vulgar—profane—coarse—murder-glorifying—treason uttering—scolling—vicious—and uncultured Tillman was such as one might, in reason, expect an audience of Christian people to extend only to a gentleman of refinement speaking upon a topic along the lines dictated by good breeding and a fear of God. Mind you, we have no criticism to make upon Tillman for his speech—it was what he had said he would deliver—but what could people, if they are really and truly Christians, find in his speech to applaud and laugh at? How does a good Christian—a truly sincere Christian—justify his approval of what Benjamin Tillman uttered in Centenary Church Monday night? Nothing justifies cold-blooded murder—nothing justifies profanity—nothing justifies such treasonable utterances as he made—nothing in the Christian's book of faith justifies applause when a man denies the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. There is no question of a race feud in the proposition as we put it. We have not touched upon the question of Tillman's hate of the colored man. We strip his speech of all that and ask: Do Christian people really believe that murder is nothing?—that treason is a thing to laugh at?—that profanity is to be approved?—that viciousness is to be commended?—that coarseness and vulgarity from a pupil are humorous utterances?—in short, do they approve the utterances of him who stands up in the pupil and speaks in favor of those very things that the laws of God and man condemn and forbid? Until Monday evening, it had never been the fortune of the writer to hear blasphemy uttered from a pupil either in this or any other city. For the first time that evening, it was our fortune to hear murder glorified openly in a church. It was also our first experience in hearing treason bellowed from the place where every Sunday a disciple of Christ, who came to earth, hearing the message, "Peace on earth, good will to men," discourses upon the duties of a Christian. We knew what Tillman would say. Him we do not criticise, because he but delivered the goods that he had been asked to bring with him. He did it. We went to hear him because of curiosity to know how a Chautauqua audience would receive his profanity, his coarse and brutal remarks, his gloating over murder committed and murder contemplated and his thousandth time assertion of his belief in those peculiarly Southern phrases of treason, for which millions of lives and billions of money were sacrificed, in order that the Union might live. Well, we know how it was received by that Christian (God save the mark) audience. There is no denying, that it comes as something of a shock to witness the spectacle of a church audience applauding, in church, the utterance of things that would be condemned in a dive. To us a church —while no more than a mere building—is yet a place that is fragrant with those things we love and revere. It is the place where the mother who teaches the child at her knee to say, "Now I lay me down to sleep," goes to recruit her spiritual strength and ask for the guidance of God, that she may have wisdom to teach her child to live an upright life. It is the place where we take upon ourselves the vows of matrimony, and it is the place where we hear the minister of Him who represents our hope of salvation, say softly, "Man is not a slave of the days and full of trouble," and it is the place from which many of us will make our last earthly journey to "God's acre" there to rest until in all good time He who shall judge the quick and the dead, summons us to Him. If we have anything good about us, it is our love and reverence for The Church that stands to represent so much to all of us. Well, when an audience of Christian people can do what that audience did, at Tillman's lecture in the Centenary Church, we begin to think that home is a pretty good place, and that, after all, the morals of the sinful ones of the world do not differ much from the morals of those who profess to be followers of the meek and lowly Christ who taught that love and kindness are to be cultivated and hate and murder are to be condemned. Some people have no sentiment about the matter of a church and its holiness, but then there are those who could make a melon patch on their mother's grave and laugh about it if they were reminded of what they had done. Of such we are not one. "I don't mind tellin' you that we went there intendin' to kill." "If the truth is known, I'm under indictment for murder" "I don't believe in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man." "I don't care what the Constitution rays, we will nullify it in fifteen you." And an audience of fifteen hundred Christian people applauded vigorously. Are we really civilized? [Binghamton, N. Y. Herald, Feb. In Memoriam. In loving memory of our husband and father ROBERT S| FORRESTER who departed this life February 23, 1907. "Precious darling he has left us, Left us yes, for evermore; But we hop to meet our loved one On that bright and happy shore. Lonely the house and sad the hours Since our dear one has gone. Friends may think we soon forget thee HIS WIFE & DAUGHTER —All persons owing Mr. Joseph Evans, Oakland Sta., Pittsburg, Pa. for The PLANET will please settle with him at once. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1908. LEAGUE TO BEAT TAFT. Bolt of Blacks in Northern States Promised.—Stand Taken by the Bishops. "We, the colored ministers of the A. M. E., the A. M. E. Zion, and the C. M. E. Churches of the United States, in conference assembled in the city of Washington, do hereby raise our voice in stern and solemn warning to the coming Republican National Convention not to put in nomination for the Presidency either President Roosevelt or Secretary Taft on pain of having arrayed against either of those gentlemen at the polls next November the almost solid colored vote of the North." —Resolution of Bishops. The bishops of the African Methodist Church, in concluding their annual sessions at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday, passed a resolution vigorously opposing Secretary of War Taft and asserting that the Negroes of the entire country would be instructed to vote against any candidate named by the President. It was decided to make an effort in every State in the Union to control the Negro vote. In the States of New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Kansas and Missouri there are more than 500,000 Negro votes. These 500,000 voters are to be asked to cast their votes against Secretary of War Taft, or any candidate that the President may name. ADVICE TO SOUTHERN NEGROES In all these States an effort will be made to organize State leagues. In the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia where there are to be 280 delegates elected to the national convention, the Negroes have been advised to go into every county and State convention and demand recognition, and where not accorded their full rights they are advised to hold separate State conventions and to elect delegates. The gist of the resolution was this: "That we enter now and here our solemn protest against the monstrous injustice done the 'black' battalion by President Roosevelt when he discharged its 167 brave men without honor or trial of any kind and merely on a suspicion of their guilt in the Brownsville affray, and against the hardly less wrong done these same men by the pilant and cowardly indorsement given by Mr. Secretary Taft to the huge injustice of the President. THREAT OF DEFEAT AT POLLS. "That in consequence of the many sins of commission and omission of the Republican party against its faithful black contingent in the South of its Lily White movement and the countenance and support given that movement by the present administration, of the unmerited and illegal punishment of the black battalion by the President and the approval of the same by his Secretary of War, we, the colored ministers of the A. M. E., the A. M. E. Zlon and the C. M. E. Churches of the United States, in conference assembled in the city of Washington, do hereby raise our voices in stern and solemn warning to the coming Republican National Convention not to put in nomination for the Presidency either President Roosevelt or Secretary Taft on pain of having arrayed against either of those gentlemen at the polls next November the almost solid colored vote of the North." —Washington Post, Feb. 19, 1908. Hat $ _{9} $ on Pistol Went Back to See Victim. Walking quietly into the undertaking establishment of A. D. Price, colored last night, Charles Avants, who shot and killed Walter Carroll on Saturday, stood silently by the dead man's brother and viewed the remains of his victim. One hand was placed suggestively in his hip pocket and those ass-emble, fearing to speak or make a move, held their ground and watched the intruder, letting him depart, as he had come, quietly and in peace. Only once did the assailant open his lips, and then to ask if the dead body were really that of Walter Carroll. Some assenting sign was made the other night. Then Avants looked calmly at them about him, and walked slowly out. No sooner had he turned the corner than the brother and the friends of the dead man started after him with a hue and cry, always remaining at a reasonable and comfortable distance behind the fugitive. Taking his own time, the man jogged along, and was soon out of sight. Some overpowering curiosity must have inspired Avants to gaze once upon his victim, a sort of inquisitive ness which, it is said, makes one return to the scene of his arrest. return to the scene of his crime. According to the testimony of Carroll, Avants shot him on Saturday night, after enticing him from his house. The two had quarreled a short time before and the shooting was the result. Before he died on Monday morning Carroll stated that when he saw the man waiting for him he went back to the house and fired at Avants with a shotgun. Avants returned the volley, with fatal effect. [Richmond, Va. Times Dispatch, Feb. 19, 1908.] Rev. Dr. Robert W. Goff at Fifth Street Baptist Church Sunday. At 11 A. M. he will preach from the subject, "Lifting the Vell." 3 P. M., The Lord's Supper. At 8 P. M., Dr. Goff will preach from the subject, "Perfect Satisfaction." The members and many friends of other churches are requested to be present and hear this distinguished preacher and orator and man. He is pastor of the Rivermont Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va. This church stands in the front ranks of the prominent churches of this state. Dr. Goff is one of the most prominent Trustees of Va. Seminary and College, being Secretary of the Executive Committee and Assistant Secretary of the General Board. As the Supreme Ruler of the Royal Order of Joseph, he has done a wonderful work. Within six years the memborship has increased to nearly ten thousand members. They have purchased a fine tract of land, upon which they are prospecting to erect the Joseph Industrial Orchard. Dr. Goff is a wonderful preacher, evidenced by the way he electrified the congregation of the Ebenezer Baptist Church on last Sunday morning on the subject, Christian Choice. Tuesday evening at 8 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. will hold a very interesting meeting. Subject for discussion is a timely one and all are invited to be present. The President R. H. Faintlery will open the subject. Officers Mecca Temple, No. 1, I. D. O. K. K. The following officers were elected at the meeting of Mecca Temple Friday night, February S, 1908 at Pythian Castle: Venerable Shleek, W. F. Graham; Royal Vizer, John Mitchell, Jr. Grand Emir, E. W. R. Glenn, Mahedi John G. Smith; Menial, W. R. Green; Secretary, O. M. Steward; Treasurer J. C. Carter; 1st Escort, C. E. Steward; 2nd Escort, S. S. Baker; Mokanna; Joc, B. H. Peyton; Sahib W. L. Saves. A Pretty Wedding Anniversary. HEWLETTS, VA.—On Jan. 1st, 1908, m. and Mrs. W. H. Stevenson celebrated their 15th Anniversary. The bride was handsomely attired in a drab lamb silk, trimmed with cream applique, white gloves and white shoes. She also carried white roses and beautiful rings bedecked her fingers. The groom was attired in a handsome black, broadcloth suit patent leather shoes and white tie. Parlor, hall and dining room were beautifully decorated with evergreens The daintys of the season dressed the bride's table. The guest eulogized the bride for her fine meats drinks and fruits. The parlor was kept lively with solos, duets, and quartets by Miss A. M. Robinson of Beaver Dam, Miss Nora Marshall of Beaver Dam; Misses Annie Wingfield, Blanche Thompson, Pertha Straues, Ella Robinson, Messrs. C. H. Brown, A. Thompson and Marion Straues. The waiters of the table were Messrs. Taylor Jackson, Willie Taylor, assisted by Mrs. Mary Waller, Mary Mitchell and Bettie Ware. So many presents, it would fill the paper to mention. Among the number was a handsome set of silver, that was presented to the bride by her husband. No doubt anxious eyes have been waiting to see the report of the grand reception but on account of the illness of the bride the long delay was made. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Richmond, Va., Feb. 18, 1908. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr. Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death- claim of Sir Griffin B. Bagby of North Star Lodge, No. 52 of Richmond, Va. Seldon Willy Willie Bagby B. L. Jordan. MR. CARTER SPEAKS Gov. Black's Speech—The Outlook To the Editor of The PLANET, Sir: It is evident that the next Republican Convention and the campaign that follows will prove the warmest in sentiment, if not the greatest political contest in American history, President Roosevelt if not working for himself is surely fighting hard for his candidate, the Hon. William H. Taft. And in this fight for party supremacy both are using every endeavor to relegate to private life Sen. J. B. Foraker, Ohio's ablest statesman and greatest lawyer. The speech here of Ex-Governor Black of New York at the Home Market Club on Lincoln's birthday was about the government at Washington but the governor or Hughes from start to finish. The speech of the able New York Lawyer carried everything but comfort and consolation to the camp of the Roosevelt and Taft forces. The Boston Herald, a leading daily and one that supported the President when he without trial or due consideration discharged without honor from the military service of the United States 167 faithful colored men, sald editorially "Mr. Black went too far when he called the 'doctrines' of the present administration dangerous and socialistic and un-American." The distinguished New York lawyer is severely criticised by the Roosevelt and the Taft's papers, because the language he usd in his Home Market Club speech was far different to that he employed when he nominated Mr. Roosevelt for President four years ago. But then Mr. Black like the writer, the Editor of the PLANET and no doubt many others who are disappointed in the administration of the mighty American ruler at Washington, D.C. whose voice seems supreme in all things whether right or wrong. We, of the Negro race entertained high hopes when he was nominated and held him in high estimation when the vast majority chose him President of this great country—the legal and business world of the Caucasian people no doubt shared this same spirit, but many of them to-day can sympathize with the Negro whose hopes are blasted by this great supreme ruler at the White House. But let us take courage for Foraker lives and is held in high favor and Gov. Hughes is decidedly prominent in New York and the colored people, those of voting age are still displeased over the unjust discharge of the faithful colored companies and will not vote for President Roosevelt nor any of his people despite the Anderson's dinner to hold them otherwise. ROBERT W. CARTER Brookline, Mass., Feb. 17, 1908. No More Edmond Onley Edmond Onley, old Richmond songster departed this life February 2nd in the city of Baltimore, where he lived for the last twenty years. He was laid to rest the fourth of February, 1908 until the final day when all the saints of God will rise to go in that city to come out no more. His sister, Ella O. Waller received a telegram: in the morning at 11 A.M. Twelve that same night she was seen traveling the streets of that city looking for her brother. She was just in time to take charge of her oldest and only brother's remains. The deepest regret she had was to leave him by himself in the city of Baltimore. It was a sad funeral. He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Ella O. Waller, Mrs. Ida Horley, Providence, R. I. Miss Estelle Onley of this city. COLORED PUBLISHERS MEET. [Phila., Evening Bulletin, Feb. 17.] The annual meeting and election of the Colored Publishers' and Printers' Association was held yesterday at 610 S. 17th Street. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. Harold Smith, president; A. Richard Fauntleroy, vice-president; R. A. King, secretary; Benjamin Franklin Graves, treasurer; Wade Fitzhugh, sergeant-at-arms; L. P. Smyth, marshal; Charles Lanhan, steward. Executive Committee: G. Harold Smith, K. D. Ferebee, S. B. Gardner, E. C. Heller, John White, B. F. Graves, Wade Fitzhugh, Jacob Holland, William E. Smith and W. W. Bailey. The following were elected to honorary membership: C. J. Perry, J. C. Asbury, James McGirt, John Clinton, Jr., A. B. Caldwell and R. Hampton White. —Subscribe to The PLANET. Only ¥1.50 per year. Messrs. Burton and Uzzle Granted Bail. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 17, 1908. Editor, PLANET, Richmond, Va., Sir: Messrs. James D. Uzzle and Samuel L. Burton of Onancock, Accomac Co., Va. were granted bail today in the sum of $6,000 by Judge W. B. Martin of the Court of Law and Chancery. The bail fixed was as follows: $1000 for Mr. Uzzle and $5000 for Mr. Burton with lawyer William M. Reld and Messrs. Samuel L. Tucker, George W. Ramsey, Benjamin R. Bouldiag, Wilson F. Foreman and James P. Carter, bondsmen. There was only one question asked by Judge Martin, "Are the bondsmen real estate owners?" To which Judge Willcox replied, "They are both in the city of Norfolk and the County," and then to which was further added by Commission Attorney John G. Tilton, "And they are all known to me personally as good, honest, thrifty, respectable and prominent citizens of Norfolk, Va." The whole time consumed was less than four (4) minutes. Mr. Conquest is in the hospital. The gentlemen's lawyers are Judge Thomas H. Willerson, Hon. John L. Jeffress and Attorneys Wolcott and Wolcott, the leading criminal lawyers in the city. Then came the introduction and glad handshaking. Afterwards Lawyer Tilton, Att'y, Reid, Col. Boulding, Mgr. Masonic Supply Co. and Messrs. Uzzie and Burton held a pleasant conversation $150.00 Endowment Paid. Dillwyn, Va., Feb. 15, '08 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 Ned Brown, who was a member of Dillwyn Lodge, No. 107 of Dillwyn, Va. Signed—W. C. Hemmings, Administrator. Witnesses: E. W. Payne, William Logan. MANN—WILLIS. Mrs. Martha A. Wills announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Sadie Liggon to Mr. Isham Mann Monday Afternoon, March 2, 1908 at 3:30 o'clock, First Baptist Church. Reception from 6 to 7:30. 730 North Fifth Street A WELCOME AT LIMA. Torpedo Flotilla Made Dangerous Run to Talecahunno in Safety. LIMA, Peru, Feb. 19.—The American fleet, which is steaming up the west coast of South America, is expected to arrive at Callao tomorrow, and the government has ordered that Rear Admiral Evans be rendered the honors of a vice admiral. The cruiser Coronel Bolognesi left Callao Saturday night to meet the fleet and escort it into that port. Everything is in readiness at Lima and Callao for a glorious welcome to the American visitors. On Friday Admiral Evans, if his health permits, and his staff will visit the president of the republic, and the visit will be returned on board the Connecticut. A bulldight has been fixed for Monday, at which it is expected nearly all the officers and at least 5,000 of the sailors will have an opportunity to see the sport of the country. The torpedo flotilla is at Talecahunno, taking in all about six and a half days for the passage from Punta Arenas through the Magellan strait, Simyth channel and the inner channels to that port. HIGH ROLLER THIEF. Notorious Burglar Who Robbed Only Millionaires. NEW YORK, Feb. 19. — James Anderson, a notorious negro burglar, who confines his intrusions to the mansions of multimillionaires and who recently regained his liberty after serving a sentence for robbing J. Pierpont Morgan, is in custody at police headquarters charged with robbing the home of William K. Vanderbilt, 600 Fifth avenue. Anderson was caught by Lieutenant John Boyle while in the act of trying to dispose of some of the stolen property. Anderson, alias Elijah C. Harvey, the negro, said he came here from Boston two years ago, but would not tell where he lived. The negro was arrested during the evening in an Eighth avenue pawnb shop while attempting to sell some Vanderbilt silver and dickering for the sale of twenty pounds of the metal. PRICE, FIVE CENTS —Mrs. L. G. King of Manchester, Va. is visiting New York City, N. Y. —Miss Alma Morris of Manchester Va. left the city last Tuesday morning for New York City, N. Y. where she expects to make her permanent home. Emancipation Day April 3rd. 1908 We desire to announce to the colored people in this State that we have organized an associat ion known as The Afro-American Emancipation Association, the object of which is to celebrate the emancipation of our fathers on the Third day of April, each and every year. We feel that it is a duty we owe to ourselves as well as to God to turn Him thanks annually for freeing our forefathers and through whose prayers we have been able to enjoy freedom and its blessings these many years of our existence. We, therefore, call upon all members of the colored race to unite themselves for this purpose in every section of our State, and celebrate this day in their respective cities and counties. We also request that on this occasion, you will make special effort to give a free dinner to all aged and infirm colored people in your locality. All other races under the sun have some day to celebrate and we sincerely hope that the rising generation of the Afro-American will not be able to meet the custom of celebrating April 3rd every year. If there be any organizations which desire to take part in this laudable undertaking please notify the officers at once. We want all societies, clubs and other organizations to take part with us in celebrating their freedom April 3rd. In every part of the State where there is a desire to organize for this purpose, do not fail to notify the President. We want every part of the State represented and all States in the Union. This Organization has been doing Mission Work ever since it has been in existence, helping the Aged and Infirm members of the race and any worthy person in destitute circumstances who apply to us and we find worthy. All Clubs, Societies and other Organizations are requested to send representatives. The celebration will be in Richmond, Va. April 3, '08. G. A. R. and Spanish American War Veteran are invited as an Escort of Honor. Officers of the Association are as follows: J. C. Randolph, R. W. G. C. of G. V. O. of Knights of Damon, President, 1203½ Moore St., Richmond, Va.; kev. W. S. Jackson, Pastor Asbury Chapel, Secretary, 1392 25th Street, Richmond, Va.; Rev. R. V. Peyton, Pastor of Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Chaplain; Rev. W. T. Johnson, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Orator; Edward Gude, Treasurer. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond this 15th Day of February, 1998. Alemda Fleming, Plaintiff. vs. IN CHANCERY. Willis Fleming, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonii by the plaintiff against the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used by and on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or corporation the defendant Willis Fleming is without effect and that he said plaintiff does not know his pleaable grounds: it is ordered that the said defendant appear here within fifteen days after due publication of this order and do whatever is necessary to protect his interests herein. A Copy—Teste: P. P. WINSTON, Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q. To Willis Fleming: You'll take notice that I shall on the 9th day of April 1908 at the office of Phil B. Shield, room numbered 60, Chamber of Commerce Building, situated S. W. corner of 9th and Main Streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery, depending in the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff; and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions 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 have been concluded. Respectfully, ALEMEDA FLEMING. By Counsel. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q. Office: 1211½ E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia. LANGFORD OF THE THREE BARS BY KATE AND VIRGIL D. BOYLES COPYRIGHT BY A.C. MCLUGO & CO. 1907 TWO Unlike most of those who ride much her escort was a fast walker. Louise had trouble in keeping up with him, though she had always considered herself a good pedestrian. But Jim Munson was laboring under strange embarrassment. He was red-facedly conscious of the attention he was attracting striding up the inclined street from the station in the van of the prettiest and most thoroughbred girl who had struck Velpen this long time. Not that he objected to attention under normal conditions. Not he! He courted it. His chief aim in life seemed to be to throw the limelight of publicity, first, on the Three Bars ranch as the one and only in the category of ranches, and to be connected with it in some way, however slight, the unquestioned aim and object of existence of every man, woman and child in the cattle country; secondly, on Paul Langford, the very boss of bosses, whose master mind was the prop and stay of the northwest, if not of all Chirstendom; and lastly, upon himself, the modest, but loyal servitor in this Paradise on earth. But girls were far from normal conditions. There were no women at the Three Bars. There never had been any woman at the Three Bars within the memory of man. To be sure, Willison's little girl had sometimes ridden on an errand, but she didn't count. This—this was the real thing, and he didn't know just how to deal with it. He needed time to enlarge his sight to this broadened horizon. He glanced with nonchalance over his shoulder. After all, she was only a girl, and not such a big one, either. She wore longer skirts than Willisston's girl, but he didn't believe she was a day older. He squared about immediately, and what he had meant to say he never said, on account of an unaccountable thickening of his tongue. Presently he bolted into a building, which proved to be the Bon Ami, a restaurant under the direct supervision of the fat, voluble and tragic Mrs. Higgins, where the men from the other side of the river had right of way and unlimited credit. "What't you have?" he asked, hospitably, the familiar air of the Bon Ami bringing him back to his accustomed self-confident swagger. "Might I have some tea and toast, please?" said Louise, sinking into a chair at the nearest table, with two startling yet amusing thoughts rampant in her brain. One was, that she washed Aunt Helen could have seen her swinging along in the wake of this typical "boid and licentious" man, and calmly and comfortably sitting down to a cozy little supper for two at a public eating house; the other startling thought was to the effect that the invitation was redolent with suggestiveness, and she wondered if she was not expected to say, "A whiskey for me, please." "Guess you kin," answered Jim, wonder in his voice at the exceeding barrenness of the order. "Mrs. Higgins, hello there, Mrs. Higgins! I say, there, bring on some tea and toast for the lady!" "Where is the Three Bars?" asked Louise, her thoughts straying to the terrors of a 15-mile drive through a strange and uncanny country with a stranger and yet more uncanny man. She had accepted him without question. He was part and parcel with the strangeness of her new position. But the suddenness of the transition from idle conjecture to startling reality had raised her proud head and she looked this new development squarely in the face without outward hint of inward pertubation. "Say, where was you raised?" asked Jim, with tolerant scorn, between huge mouthfuls of boiled pork and cabbage, interspersed with baked potatoes, hot rolls and soggy dumplings, shoveled in with knife, fork or spoon. He occasionally anticipated dessert by making a sudden sortie into the quarter of an immense custard pie, hastening the end by means of noisy draughts of steaming coffee. Truly, the Three Bars connection had the fat of the land at the Bon Ami. "Why, it's the Three Bars that's bringin' you here. Didn't you know that? There's nary a man in the hull country with backbone enough to keep off all-fours 'ceptin' Paul Langford. Um. You just try once to walk over the boss, will you? Lord! What a grease spot you'd make!" "Mr. Gordon isn't being walked over, is he?" asked Louise, finished with her tea and toast and impatient to be off "Oh, Gordon? Pretty decent sort o' chap. Right idees. Don't know much about handin' hoss thieves and sich. Ain't smooth enough. Acted kind o' like a chicken with its head cut off till the boss got into the round-up." "Oh!" said Louise, whose conception of the young counsel for the state did not tally with this delineation. "Yep, Miss, this here's the boss's doin's. Lord! What'll that gang look like when we are through with 'em. Spendin' the rest o' their days down there in Soux Falls, meditatin' on the advisability o' walkin' clear o' the toes o' the Three Bars in the future and cussin' their stupendified stupidity in foolin' even once with the Three Bars. Yep, sir—yep, ma'm, I mean—Jesse Black and his gang have acted just like pesky, little plum-fool moskeeters, and we're goin' to slap 'em. The cheek of 'em, lightin' on the Three Bars! Lord!" "Mr. Williston informed, did he not?" "Williston? Oh, yes, he informed, but he'd never 'a' done it if it hadn't 'a' been for the boss. The of 'jellyfish' wouldn't 'a' had the nerve to inform without backin', as sure as a stone wall. The boss is a doin' this, I tell you, Miss. But Williston 's a goin' on the stand-to-morrer all right, and so am I." The two cowboys at the corner table had long since finished their supper. They now lighted bad-smelling cigars and left the room. To Louise's great relief Munson rose, too. He was back very soon with a neat little runabout and a high-spirited team of bays. "Boss's private," explained Jim with pride. "Nothin' too good for a lady, so the boss sent this and me to take keer 'o' it. And 'o' you, too, Miss," he added, as an afterthought. He held the lines in his brown, muscular hands, lovingly, while he stowed away Louise's belongings and himself A man and a woman sit at a table in a restaurant, looking at a waiter serving them. The restaurant has a window showing a view of a farm and a cow. "Where is the Three Bars?" snugly in the seat, and then the blood burned hot and stinging through his bronned, tough skin, for suddenly in his big, honest, untrained sensibilities was born the consciousness that the boss would have stowed away the lady first. It was an embarrassing moment. Louise saved the day by climbing in unconcernedly after him and tucking the linen tobe over her skirt. "It will be a dusty drive, won't R?" she asked, simply. "Miss, you are a--dandy," said Jim as simply. As they dove upon the pontoon bridge, Louise looked back at the little town on the bluffs and felt a momentary choking in her throat. It was a strange place, yet it had tendrils reaching homeward. The trail beyond was abscurely marked and not easy to discern. She turned to her companion and asked quickly: "Why didn't Mary come?" "Great guns! Did I forgit to tell you? Willston's got the stomachache to beat the band and Mary's got to physic him up 'gin to-morrer. We've got to git him on that stand if it takes the hull Three Bars to hol' him up and the gal a pourin' physic down him between times. Yep, Ma'am. He was plzened. You see, everybody that ate any meat last night was took sick with gripin' cramps, yep; but Willston he was worse'n all, he bein' a hearty eater. He was a stayin' in town over night on this preliminary business, and Dick Gordon he was took, but not so bad, bein' what you might call a light eater. The boss and me we drove home after all, though we'd expected to stay for supper. The pesky coyotes got fooled that time. Yep, ma'am, no doubt about it in the world. Friends o' Jessie that we ain't able to lay hands on yit pizened that there meat. Yep, no doubt about it. Dick was in an awful sweat about you. Was bound he was a comin' after you hisself, sick as he was, when we found Mary was off the count. So then the boss was a comin' and they fit and squabbled for an hour who could be best spared, when I comin' in, settled it in a jiffy by offerin' my services, which was gladly accepted. When there's pizenin' goin' on, why, the boss's place is hum. And nothin' would do but the boss's own particular outfit. He never does things by halves, the boss don't. So I hikes home after it and then hikes here." "I am very grateful to him, I am sure," murmured Louise, smiling. And Jim, daring to look upon her smiling face, clear eyes and soft hair under the jaunty French sailor hat, found himself wondering why there was no woman at the Three Bars. With the swift, half-intuitive thought, the serpent entered Eden. CHAPTER VI. "Nothing but a Hose Thief, Anyway." The island teemed with early sunflowers and hints of goldenrod yet to come. The fine, white, sandy soil deadened the sound of the horses' hoofs. They seemed to be spinning through. space. Under the cottonwoods it grew dusky and still. At the toll house a dingy buckboard in a state of weird dilapidation, with a team of shaggy buckskin ponies, stood waiting. Jim drew up. Two men were lounging in front of the shanty, chatting to the toll-man. "Hello, Jim!" called one of them, a tall, slouching fellow with sandy coloring. "Now, how the devil did you git so familiar with my name?" growled Jim. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA "The Three Bars is gettin' busy these days," spoke up the second man, with an insolent grin. "You bet it is" bragged Jim. "When the officers o' the law git to sleepin' with boss thieves and rustlers, and take two weeks to arrest a bunch of 'em, when they know prezactly where they keep thieves, and have to have special deputies applanted over 'em five or six times and then let most o' the bunch slip through their fingers, it's time for some one to git busy. And when Iase Black and his gang are so despair they picken the chief witnesses——" A gaggle pressure on his arm stopped him. He turned inquiringly, "I wouldn't say any more," whispered Louise. "Let's get on." The hint was sufficient, and with the words, "Right you are, Miss Reporter, we'll be gittin' on." Jim paid his toll and spoke to his team. "Just wait a bit, will you?" spoke up the sandy man. "What for?" "We're not just ready." "Well, we are," shortly. "We aren't, and we don't care to be passed, you know." He spoke indifferently. In deference to Louise, Jim waited. The men smoked on carelessly. The toll-man fidected. "You go to hell! The Three Bars ain't waitin' on no damned hoss thieves," said Jim, suddenly. His nervous team sprang forward. Quick as a flash the sandy man was in the buckboard. He struck the bays a stinging blow with his rawhide, and as they swerved aside he swung into the straight course to the narrow bridge of boats. In another moment the way would be blocked. With a burning oath Jim, keeping to the side of the steep incline till the river mire cut him off, deliberately turned his stanch little team squarely and crowded them forward against the shaggy buckskins. It was team against team. Louise, clinging tightly to the seat, lips pressed together to keep back any sound, felt a wild, inexplicable thrill of confidence in the strength of the man beside her. The bays were pitifully, cruelly lashed by the enraged owner of the buckskins, but true as steel to the familiar voice that had guided them so often and so kindly, they gave not nor faltered. There was a snapping of broken wood, a wrench, a giving way, and the runabout sprang over debris of broken wheel and wagon-box to the narrow confauses of the pontoon bridge. "The Three Bars is gettin' busy!" gibed Jim over his shoulder. "It's a sorry day for you and yours," cried the other, in black and ugly wrath. "We ain't afraid. You're notnoth' but a boss thief, anyway!" responded Jim, gleefully, as a parting shot. "Now what do you suppose was their game?" he asked of the girl at his side. "I don't know," answered Louise, thoughtfully. "But I thought it not wise to say too much to them. You are a witness, I believe you said." "Then you think they are part o' the gang?" "I consider them at least sympathizers, don't you? They seemed down on the Three Bars." In the Indian country at last. Mile after mile of level, barren stretches after the hill region had been left behind. Was there no end to the thirst-inspiring, monotonous, lonely reach of cacti? Prairie dogs, perched in front of their holes, chattered and scolded at them. The sun went down and a ```markdown ``` Turned His Stanch Little Team Squarely. refreshing coolness crept over the hard, baked earth. Still, there was nothing but distance anywhere in all the land, and a feeling of desolation swept over the girl. The moon came up. Then there were miles of white moonlight and lonely plain. But for some time now there has been a light in front of them. It is as if it must be a will-o-the-wisp. They never seem to get to it. But at last they are there. The door is wide open. A pleasant odor of bacon and coffee is wafted out to the tired travelers. "Come right in," says the cheery voice of Mary. "How tired you must be, Miss Dale. Tie up, Jim, and come in and eat something before you go. Well, you can eat again—two suppers won't hurt you. I have kept things warm for you. Your train must have been late. Yes, dad is better, thank you. He'll be all right in the morning" CHAPTER VII. The Preliminary Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black the young owner of the Three Bars rode over to Velpen. He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim's persuasion. Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance. "First time Billy Brown ever was taken in," he said, with great disgust. Langford met with no interruption in his journey, either going or coming. Although that good cow-puncher of his Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his philots and mind the bridge. Jim beaver of a somewhat belligerent turn of mind, his boss had not taken the words with seriousness. As for the fraces at the pontoon, cowmen are touchy when it comes to a question of precedence, and it might well be that the inflammable Jim had brought the sudden storm down on his head. Paul Langford rode through the sweet early summer air without let or hindrance and looking for none. He was jabbitil. Now was Williston's story verified. The county attorney, Richard Wordon, had considered Williston's story, coupled with his reputation for strict honesty, strong and sufficient enough to bind Jesse Black over to appear at the next regular term of the circuit court. Under ordinary circumstances the state really had an excellent chance of binding over; but it had to deal with Jesse Black, and Jesse Black had flourished for many years west of the river with an unsavory character, with an almost awesome reputation for the phenomenal facility with which he slipped out of the net in which the law—in the person of its unpopular exponent, Richard Gordon—was so indefeatably endeavoring to enmesh him. The state was prepared for a hard figit. But now—here was the very steer Williston saw on the island with its Three Bars brand under Black's surveillance. Williston would identify it as the same. He, Langford, would swear to his own animal. The defense would not know he had regained possession and would not have time to readjust its evidence. It would fall down and hurt itself for the higher court, and Dick Gordon would know how to use any inadvertences against it—when the time came. No wonder Langford was light-hearted. In all his arrogant and unhampered career he had never before received such an affront to his pride and his sense of what was due to one of the biggest outfits that ranged cattle west of the river. Woe to him who had dared tamper with the concerns of Paul Langford of the Three Bars. Williston drove in from the Lazy S in ample time for the mid-day dinner at the hotel—the hearing was set for 2 o'clock—but his little party contented itself with a luncheon prepared at home and packed neatly and appetizingly in a tin bucket. It was not likely there would be a repetition of bad meat. It would be poor policy. Still, one could not be sure, and it was most important that Williston ate no bad meat that day. Gordon met them in the hot, study little paurier of the hotel. "It was good of you to come," he said to Louise, with grave sincerity. it is good in you to come, he said to Louise, with grave sincerity. "I didn't want to," confessed Louise, honestly. "I'm afraid it is too big and lonesome for me. I am sure I should have gone back to Velpen last night to catch the early train had it not been for Mary. She is so—good." "The worst is over now that you have conquered your first impulse to fly," he said. "I cried, though, I bated myself for it, but I couldn't help it. You see I never was so far from home before." He was an absorbed, hard-working lawyer. Years of contact with the plain, hard realities of rough living in a new country had dried up, somewhat, his stream of sentiment. Maybe the source was only blocked with debris, but certainly the stream was running dry. He could not help thinking that a girl who cries because she is far from home had much better stay at home and leave the grave things which are men's work to men. But he was a gentleman and a kindly one, so he answered quietly, "I trust you will like us better when you know us better," and, after a few more commonplaces, went his way. "There's a man," said Louise, thoughtfully, on the way to McAllister's office. "I like him, Mary." "And yet there are men in this country who would kill him if they dared." "Mary! what do you mean? Are there then so many cut-throats in this awful country?" "I think there are many desperate men among the rustlers who would not hesitate to kill either Paul Langford or Richard Gordon since these prosecutions have begun. There are also many good people who think Mr. Gordon is that stirring up trouble and putting the county to expense when he can have no hope of conviction. They say that his failures encourage the rustlers more than an inactive policy would." "People who argue like that are either tainted with dishonesty themselves or they are foolish, one of the two," said Louise, with conviction. "Mr. Gordon has one stanch supporter, anyway," said Mary, smiling. "Maybe I had better tell him. Precious little encouragement or sympathy he gets, poor fellow." "Please do not," replied Louise, quickly. "I wonder if my friend, Jim Munson, has managed to escape 'battle, murder and sudden death,' including death by poison, and is on hand with his testimony." As they approached the office the crowd of men around the doorway drew aside to let them pass. "Our chances of worming ourselves through that jam seem pretty slim to me," whispered Mary, glancing into the already overcrowded room. "Let me make a way for you," said Paul Langford, as he separated himself from the group of men standing in front, and came up to them. "I have watered my horse," he said, flashing a merry smile at Mary as he began shoving his big shoulders through the press, closely followed by the two young women. It was a strange assembly through which they pressed; ranchmen and cowboys, most of them, just in from ranch and range, hot and dusty from long riding, perspiring freely, redolent of strong tobacco and the peculiar smell that betokens recent and intimate companionship with that part and parcel of the plains, the horse. The room was indeed hot and close and reeking with bad odors. There were also present a large delegation of cattle dealers and saloon men from Velpen, and some few Indians from Rosebud agency, whose curiosity was faintable where the courts were concerned, far from picturesque in their ill-fitting, nondescript cowboy garments. Yet they were kindly, most of the men gathered there. Though at first they refused, with stolled resentment, to be thus thrust aside by the breezy and aggressive owner of the Three Bars, planting their feet the more firmly on the rough, uneven floor, and serenely oblivious to any right of way so arrogantly demanded by the big shoulders, yet, when they perceived for whom they way was being made, most of them stepped hastily aside with muttered and abashed apologies. Here and there, however, though all made way, there would be no refaced or stammering apology. Sometimes the little party was followed by insolent eyes, sometimes by malignant ones. Had Mary Williston spoken truly when she said the will for bloodshed was not lacking in the country? But if there was aught of hatred or enmity in the heavy air of the improvised courtroom for others besides the high-minded counsel for law and order Mary Williston seemed serenely unconscious of it. She held her head proudly. Most of these men she knew. She had done a man's work among them for two years and more. In her man's work of riding the ranges she had had good fellowship with many of them. After to-day much of this must end. Much blame would accrue to her father for this day's work among friends as well as enemies, for the fear of the law-defers was an omni-present fear with the small owner, stalking abroad by day and by night. But Mary was glad and there was a new dignity about her that became her well, and that grew out of this great call to rally to the things that count. At the far end of the room they found the justice of the peace enthroned behind a long table. His honor, Mr. James R. McAllister, more commonly known as Jimmie Mac, was a ranchman on a small scale. He was ignorant, but of an overwearing conceit. He had been a justice of the peace for several years and labored under the mistaken impression that he knew law; but Gordon, on short acquaintance, had dubbed irony, after a certain high light of early territorial days who "knew no law." The prisoner was brought in. His was a familiar personality. He was known to most men west of the river C "One of 'Em, I'm a Thinkin', Was Jake Sanderson." —if not by personal acquaintance, certainly by hearsey. Then came the first great surprise of this affair of many surprises. Jesse Black waived examination. It came like a thunderbolt to the prosecution. It was not Black's way of doing business, and it was generally believed that, as Muson had so forcibly though ineglegantly expressed it to Billy Brown, "He would fight like hell" to keep out of the circuit courts. He would kill this incipient Nemesis in the bud. What, then, had changed him? The county attorney had rather looked for a hard-fought defense—a shifting of the burden of responsibility for the misbranding to another, who would, of course, be off somewhere on a business trip, to be absent an indefinite length of time; or it might be he would try to make good a trumped-up story that he had but later purchased the animal from some Indiana cattle-owner from up country who claimed to have a bill-of-sale from Langford. He would not have been taken aback had Black calmly produced a bill-of-sale. The absoluteness of the surprise flushed his clean-shaven face a little, although his grave immobility of expression underwent not a flicker. It was a surprise, but it was a good surprise. Jesse Black was bound over under good and sufficient bond to appear at the next regular term of the circuit court in December. That much accomplished, now he could buckle down for the big fight. How often had he been shipwrecked in the shifting sands of the really remarkable decisions of "Old Necessity" and his kind. This time, as by a miracle, he had escaped sands and shoals and sunken rocks and rode in deep water. A wave of enlightenment swept over Jim Munson. "Boss," he whispered, "that gal reporter's a hummer." "How so?" whispered Langford, amused. He proceeded to take an interest, if hasty, inventory of her charms. "What a petite little personage, to be sure! Almost too colorless, though. Why, Jim, she can't hold a tallow candle to Williston's girl." "Who said she could?" demanded Jim, with a fine scorn and much relieved to find the boss so unappreciative. Eden might not be lost to them after all. Strict justice made him add: "But she's a wiseone. Spotted them blamed meddlin' hoss thieves right from the word go. Yep. That's a fac." "What 'blamed meddlin' hoss thieves', Jim? You are on intimate terms with so many gentlemen of that stripe—at least your language so leads us to presume—that I can't keep up with the procession." "At the bridge yistidy. I told you 'bout it. Saw 'em first at the Bon Amy—but they must a trailed me to the stockyards. She spotted 'em right away. She's a cute'n. Made me shet my mouth when I was a blabbin' too much, jest before the fun began. Oh, she's a cute'n!" "Who were they, Jim?" "One of 'em, I'm a thinkin', was Jake Sanderson, a red-headed devil who came up here from hell, reckon, or Wyoming, one of the two. Nobody knows his bliz. But he'll look like a stepped-on potato bug 'gainst I gift through with him. Didn't git on to t' other feller. Will next, you bet!" "But what makes you think they are mixed up in this affair?" "They had their eyes on me to see what was I a doln' in Velpen. And I was a doln' things, too." Langford gave a long, low whistle of comprehension. That would explain the unexpected waiving of examination. Jesse Black knew the steer had been recovered and saw the futility of fighting against his being bound over. "Now, ain't she a hummer?" insisted Jim, admiringly, but added slightly, "Homely, though, as all gitout. Mouse-hair. Plumb homely." "On the contrary, I think she is plumb pretty," retorted Langford, a laugh in his blue eyes. Jim fairly gasped with chagrin. Unconcerned, grinning, Black slouched to the door and out. Once straighten out that lazy-looking body and you would have a big man in Jesse Black. Yes, a big one and a quick one, too, maybe. The crowd made way for him unconsciously. No one jostled him. He was a marked man from that day. His lawyer, Small, leaned back in his chair, radiating waves of self-satisfaction as though he had just gained a disputed point. It was a manner he affected when not on the floor in a frenzy of words and muscular action. Jim Munson contrived to pass by Jake Sanderson. "So you followed me to find out about Mag, did you? Heap a good it did you! We knew you knew," he bragged insultingly. The man's face went white with wrath. "Damn you!" he cried. His hand dropped to his feet. The two glared at each like fighting cocks. Men crowded around, suddenly aware that a quarrel was on. "The Three Bar's a glittin' busy!" jeered Jim. "Come, Jim, I want you." It was Gordon's quiet voice. He laid a restraining hand on Munson's overreal-our arm. "Dick Gordon, this ain't your putin," snarled Sanderson. "Git out the way!" He shoved him roughly aside. "Now, snappin' turtle," to Jim, "the Three Bars'd better git busy!" A feint at a blow, a clever little twist of the feet, and Munson sprawled on the floor, men pressing back to give him the fall force of the fall. They believed in fair play. But Jim, uncowed, was up with the nimbleness of a monkey. "Hit away!" he cried, tauntingly. "I know nough to swear out a warrant 'gainst you!' I won't be so lonesome for Jesse now breakin' stones over to Sioux Falls." "Jim!" It was Gordon's quiet, authoritative voice once more. "I told you I wanted you." He threw his arm over the belligerent's shoulder. "Comin', Dick. I didn't mean to blab so much." Jim answered, contritely. They moved away. Sanderson followed them up. "Dick Gordon," he said with cool deliberateness, "you're too damned anxious to stick your nose into other people's affairs. Learn your lesson, will you? My favorite stunt is to teach meddlers how to mind their own business—this way." It was not a fair blow. Gordon doubled up with the force of the punch in his stomach. In a moment all was confusion. Men drew their pistols. It looked as if there was to be a free-for-all fight. Langford sprang to his friend's aid, using his fists with plentiful freedom in his haste to get to him. "Never mind me," whispered Gordon. He was leaning heavily on Jim's shoulder. His face was pale, but he smiled reassuringly. There was something very sweet about his mouth when he smiled. "Never mind me," he repeated. "Get the girls out of this—quick, Paul." Mary and Louise had sought refuge behind the big table. "Quick, the back door!" cried Langford, leading the way; and as the three passed out, he closed the door behind them, saying, "You are all right now. Run to the hotel. I must see how Dick is coming on." "Do you think he is badly hurt?" asked Louise. "Can't we help?" "I think you had best get out of this as quickly as you can. I don't believe he is knocked out, by any means, but I want to be on hand for any future events which may be called. Just fly now, both of you." The unfair blow in the stomach had given the sympathy of most of the bystanders, for the time being at least, to Gordon. Men forgot, momentarily, their grudge against him. Understanding from the black looks that he was not in touch with the crowd, Sanderson laughed—a short snort of contempt—and slipped out of the door. Unable to resist the impulse, Jim bounded out after his enemy. When Paul hastened around to the front of the building, the crowd was nearly all in the street. The tension was relaxed. A dazed expression prevailed—brought to life by the suddenness with which the affair had developed to such interesting proportions and the quickness with which it had flattened out to nothing. For Sanderson had disappeared, completely, mysteriously, and in all the level landscape, there was no trace of him nor sign. "See a balloon, Jim?" asked Langford, slapping him on the shoulder with the glimmer of a smile. "Well, your red-headed friend won't be down in a parachute—yet. Are you all right Dick, old man?" "Yes. Where are the girls?" "They are all right. I took them through the back door and sent them to the hotel." "You kin bet on the boss every time when it comes to petticats," said Jim, disconcertedly. "Why, Jim, what's up?" asked Langford, in amused surprise. But Jim only turned and walked away with his head in the air. The serpent was leering at him. "I too am going to Wind City," said a pleasant voice at her side. "You will let me help you with your things, will you not?" The slender girl standing before the ticket window, stuffing change into her coin purse, turned quickly. "Why, Mr. Gordon," she said, holding out a small hand with frank慰境. "How very nice! Thank you, will you take my rain-coat. It has been such a bother. I would bring it right in the face of Uncle Hammond's objections. He said it never ruined out this way. But I surely have suffered a plenty for my waywardness. Don't you think so?" "It behooves a tenderfoot like you to sit and diligently learn of such experienced and toughened old-timers as we are, rather than faunt your untried ideas in our faces, responded Gordon, with a smile that transformed the keen gray eyes of this man of much labor, much lofty ambition, and much sorrow, so that they seemed for the moment strangely young, laughing, untroubled; as clear of talent of evil knowledge as the source of a stream leaping joyously into the sunlight from some mountain solitude. It was a revelation to Louise. "I will try to be a good and diligent seeker after knowledge of this strange land of yours," she answered, with a little laugh, half of embarrassment, half of enjoyment of this play of nonsense, and leading the way to her suit-case and Mary outside." When I make mistakes, will you tell me about them? Down east, you know, our feet travel in the ancient, prescribed circles of our forefathers, and they are apt to go somewhat uncertainly if thrust into new paths." And this laughing, clever girl had cried with homesickness! Well, no wonder. The worst of it was, she could never hope to be acclimated. She was not—their kind. Sooner or later she must go back to God's country. To her surprise, Gordon, though he laughed softly for a moment, answered rather gravely. "If my somewhat niggarly fate should grant me that good fortune, that I may do something for you, I ask that you be not afraid to trust to my help. It would not be half-hearted —I assure you." She looked up at him gratefully. His shoulders, slightly stooped, betoken the grind at college and the burden-bearing in later years, instead of suggesting any inherent weakness in the man, rather inspired her with an intuitive faith in their quiet, unswerving, utter trustworthiness. "Thank you," she said, simply. "I am so glad they did not hurt you much that day in the court-room. We worried—Mary and I." "Thank you. There was not the least danger. They were merely venting their spite on me. They would not have dared more." "There's my brakeman,' said Louise, when she and Gordon had found a seat near the rear. Mary had gone and a brakeman had swung onto the last car as it glided past the platform, and came down the aisle with a grin of recognition for his "little white lamb." "How nice it all seems, just as if I had been gone months instead of days and was coming home again. It would be funny if I should be home-sick for the range when I get to Wind City, wouldn't it?" "Let us pray assiduously that it may be so," answered Gordon, with one of his rare smiles. He busled himself a moment in stowing away her belongings to the best advantage. "It gets in one's blood—how or when, one never knows." They rode in silence for a while. "Tell me about your big fight," said Louise, presently. The roadbed was fairly good, and they were spinning along on a down grade. He must needs bend closer to hear her. She was good to look at, fair and sweet, and it had been weary years since women had come close to Gordon's life. In the old college days, before this hard, disappointing, unequal fight against the dominant forces of greed, against tolerance of might overcoming right, had begun to sap his vitality, he had gone too deeply into his studies to have much time left for the gayeties and gallantries of the social side in university life. He had not been popular with women. They did not know him. Yet, though dubbed a "dig" by his fellow collegians, the men liked him. They liked him for his trustworthiness, admired him for his rugged honesty, desired his friendship for the inspiration of his high ideals. "What shall I talk about, Miss Dale? It is all very prosocial and interesting, I'm afraid; shockingly primitive, glaringly new." "I breakfasted with a stance friend of yours this morning," answered Louise, somewhat irrelevantly. She had a feeling—a woman's feeling—that this earnest, hard-working, reserved man would never blurt out things about himself with the bland self-centredness of most men. She must use all her woman's wit to draw him out. She did not know yet that he was starved for sympathy—for understanding. She could not know yet that two affinities had drifted through space—near together. A feather zephyr, blowing it listed, might widen the space between to an infinity of distance so that they might never know how nearly they had once met; or it might, as its whim dictated, bring them together so that for weal or for woe they would know each the other. "Mrs. Higgins, at the Am Bom," she continued, smiling. "I was so hungry when we got to Vehenn, though I had THE PLANET SATURDAY...FEBRUARY 22, '08 eafen a tremendous breakfast at the Lazy S. But 5 o'clock is an unholy hour at which to eat one's breakfast, isn't it, and I just couldn't help getting hungry all over again. So I persuaded Mary to stop for another cup of coffee. It is ridiculous the way I eat in your country." "It is a good country," he said, soberly. "It must be—if you can say so." "Because I have failed, shall I cry out that law cannot be beforced in A "I Shall Send Jessie Black Over—" Kemah county? Sometimes—may it be soon—there will come a man big enough to make the law triumphant. He will not be 1." He was still smarting from his many so-f-backs. He had worked hard and had accomplished nothing. At the last term of court, though many cases were tried, he had not secured one conviction. "We shall see," said Louise, softly. Her look, straight into his eyes, was a glint of sunshine in dark places. Then she laughed. "Mrs. Higgins said to me: 'Jimmie Mac hain't got the sense he was born with. His dried, dried up brain 'd rattle 'round in a mustard seed and he's gettin' shet 'on that little so fast it makes my head swim.' She was telling about times when he hadn't acted just fair to you. I am glad—from all I hear—that this was taken out of his hands." "I can count my friends, the real ones, on one hand, I'm afraid," said Gordon, with a good-humored smile; "and Mrs. Higgins surely is the thumb." "I am glad you smiled," said Louise. "That would have sounded so bitter if you had not." "I couldn't help smiling. You—you have such a way, Miss Dale." It was blunt but it rang true. "It is true, though, about my friends. If I could consist—Josee Black, for instance—a million friends would call me blessed. But I can't do it alone. They will not do it; they will not help me do it; they despise me because I can't do it, and swear at me because I try to do it—and there you have the whole situation in a nutshell, Miss Dale." The sun struck across her face. He reached over and lowered the blind. "Thank you. But it is 'vantage in' now, it is not." You will get justice before Uncle Fammond." Unconciously his shoulders straightened. "Yes, Miss Dale, it is 'vantage in.' One of two things will come to pass. I shall send Jesse Black over or-" "he paused. His eyes, unseeing, were fixed on the gliding landscape as it appeared in rectangular spots through the window in front of them. "Yes, Or——" prompted Louise, softly. "Never mind. It is of no consequence," he said, abruptly. "No fear of Judge Dale. Juries are my Water-loo." "Is it, then, such a nest of cowards?' crled Louise, intense scorn in her clear voice. "Yes," deliberately. "Men are afraid of retaliation—those who are not actually blood-guilty, as you might say. And who can say who is and who is not? But he will be sent over this time. Paul Langford is on his trail. Give me two men like Langford and that anachronism—an honest man west of the river—Williston, and you can have the rest, sheriff and all." "Mr. Williston—he has been unfortunate, has he not? He is such a gentleman, and a scholar, surely." "Surely. He is one of the finest fellows I know. A man of the most sensitive honor. If such a thing can be, I should say he is too honest, for his own good. A man can be, you know. There is nothing in the world that cannot be overdone." She looked at him earnestly. His eyes did not shift. She was satisfied. "Your work bellies your words," she said quietly. Dust and chiders drifted in between the slats of the closed blind. Putting her handkerchief to her lips, Louise looked at the dark streaks on it with reproach. "Your South Dakota dirt is so—black," she said, whimistically. "Better black than yellow," he retorted. "It looks cleaner, now, doesn't it?" "Maybe you think my home a fit dwelling place for John Chinaman," pouted Louise. "Yes—if that will persuade you that South Dakota is infinitely better. Are you open to conviction? "Never! I should die if I had to stay here." "You will be going back—soon?" "Some day, sure! Soon? Maybe. Oh, I wish I could. That part of me which is like Uncle Hammond says, 'Stay.' But that other part of me which is like the rest of us, says, 'What's the use? Go back to your kind. You're happier there. Why should you want to be different? What does it all amount to?' I am afraid I shall be weak enough and foolish enough to go back and—stay" There was a stir in the forward part of the car. A man, hitherto sitting quietly by the side of an alert wily little fellow who sat next the asle, had attempted to bolt the car by springing over the empty seat in front of him and making a dash for the door. It was daring, but in vain. His companion, as agile as he, had selzed him and forced him again into his place before the rest of the passengers fully understood that the attempt had really been made. "Is he crazy? Are they taking him to Yankton?" asked Louise, the pretty color all gone from her face. "Did he think to jump off the train?" "That's John Yellow Wolf, a young half-breed. He's wanted up in the Hills for cattle-rustling—United States court case. That's Johnson with him, deputy United States marshal." "Poor fellow," said Louise, pityingly, "Don't waste your sympathy on such as he. They are degenerates—many of these half-breeds. They will swear to anything. They inherit all the evils of the two races. Good never mixes. Yellow Wolf would swear himself into everlasting torment for a pint of whiskey. You see my cause of complaint? But never think, Miss Dale, that these poor chaps of half-breeds, who are hardly responsible, are the only ones who are willing to swear to damnable lies." There was a tang of bitterness in his voice. "Perjury, Miss Dale, perjury through fear of bribery or self-interest, God knows what, it is there I must break, I suppose, until the day of judgment, unless—I run away." Louise, through all the working of his smart and sting, felt the quiet reserve strength of this man beside her, and, with a quick rush of longing to do her part, her woman's part of comforting and healing, she put her hand, small, unloved, on his rough coat sleeve. "Is that what you meant a while ago? But you don't mean it, do you? It is bitter and you do not mean it. Tell me that you do not mean it, Mr. Gordon, please," she said, impulsively. Smothering a wild impulse to keep the hand where it had lain such a brief, palpitating while, Gordon remained silent. God only knows what human longing he crushed down, what intense discouragement, what slick desire to lay down his thankless task and flee to the uttermost parts of the world to be away from the crying need he yet could not still. Then he answered simply, "I did not mean it, Miss Dale." And then there did not seem to be anything to say between them for a long while. The half-breed had settled down with stolid indifference. People had resumed their newspapers and magazines and day dreams after the fleeting excitement. It was very warm. Louise tried to create a little breeze by flicking her somewhat begrimed handkerchief in front of her face. Gordon took a newspaper from his pocket, folded it and fanned her gently. He was not used to the little graces of life, perhaps, but he did this well. An honest man and a kindly never goes far wrong in any direction. "You must not think, Miss Dale," he said, seriously, "that it is all bad up here. I am only scilish. I have been harping on my own little corner of wickedness all the while. It is a good land. It will be better before long." "When?" asked Louise. "When?" asked Louise. "When we convict Jesse Black and when our Indian neighbors get over their mania for divorce," he answered, laughing softly. Louise laughed merrily, and so the journey ended as it had begun, with a laugh and a jest. In the judge's runabout, Louise held out her hand. 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It possesses the ruffled effect to the highest degree, yet has a style of simplicity too. The narrow velvet ribbon collar consists of narrow ribbon fagged together with tinsel and silk threads. The pretty rosette of satin ribbon at the front is finished with a fan of lace beneath. Here is another idea for constructing a cheap collar which would be the duplicate of one which cost $7. Velvet Embossed Ribbons Velvet embossed ribbons in wide widths are the best possible choice for rearranging a damaged gown, and give the speediest results, leaving no trace of the former costume. This fact was made apparent lately in a gown shown at a leading gownmaker's. At its first wear it was ruined by an ac THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA eldent and sent back to its maker, who returned it a thing of beauty in white satin trimmed by a ribbon of white satin showing a profusion of pink and white velvet illies of the valley with the most delicate grayish-green foliage. 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For the Hot-Water Bag Heat applied locally for neuralite palms is very soothing and effective. It is best to have a hot-water bag always in the house, as it is one of the best ways of applying heat. The heat of the water may be too intense to hold the bag itself against the skin, so it is a good idea to make a flannel bag for covering the rubber bag. Use Wire Fences for Telenophone Telephonic communication has been established between a number of Australian farms by means of wire fences. It has been found easy to converse with a station eight miles distant by means of instruments connected on the wire fences. Several stations are thus connected. To Believe Sore Throat A simple way to relieve sore throat is to take a lump of resin about as large as a walnut, put it into an old teapot, pour on boiling water, and then put the lid on and place the spout in your mouth; the steam will prove beneficial in allaying inflammation. Defends Electric Light Reports to the effect that electric lights are detrimental to the eyesight are pronounced unfounded by an electrical expert in the London Times. He says that the trouble arises from too direct exposure of the eye to the light, and that effect would be the same or worse with any other light. Lived 100 Years in One Town Mrs. Gardner, who a month ago celebrated her one hundredth birthday, died the other day in Balfron, near Glasgow, her native village, where the whole of her long life had been spent. She died in the room in which she was born.—London Daily Mail. Thoughtful Appic Some queer excuses for absence have been given by school children, among which the following takes high rank: "Please, teacher," said a little girl, "Annie Smith says she can't come to school to-day, 'cause she's dead." Longevity Runs in Family Near Ottawa, Ontario, there is a family of eight persons whose average age is 78 years. The members are: Mrs. Malcolm McCallum, aged 80; Mrs. Maurice Shane, 84; John McLean, 82; Hector, 80; Janet, 78; Alexander, 67; Allan, 70; and Archibald, 63. Against Anticipating Trouble Why destroy present happiness by a distant misery which may never come at all? Every substantial grief has 20 shadows, and most of them shadows of your own making.—Sydney Smith. It is not a bad idea to have a silice or two of lemon in a glass beside one's bed. In the morning cool water, which has been standing in a covered pitcher, can be poured over the lemon and drunk before arising. Stop Overcrowding of Care In Hamburg the policemen in the streets are instructed to watch the cars sharply, and if they find a car that carries a single passenger more than the number allowed by law the conductor is found three marks. "If a man wif a million," said Uncle Eben. "listens to all do advice he gits 'bout what to do wif it, he ain' got no time to answer questions 'bout how he got it'"—Washington Star. Protection Against Clanders. No horse, ass or mule may be brought into Great Britain from any other country, except Ireland, the Channel islands or the Isle of Man, unless accompanied by a certificate of veterinary surgeon to the effect that he examined the animal immediately before it was embarked, or while it was on board the vessel, and that he found the animal did not show symptoms of glanders or farcy. New Method of Resuscitation A simple method for resuscitation from asphyxia is reported by Dr. W. Freundenthal of Berlin. He introduced the index finger into the mouth and moved it to and fro over the epiglottis, causing an effort to swallow, which was immediately followed by a return of respiration. This proved successful when the older methods failed, while it makes severe traction on the tongue unnecessary. Too Late. A housewife of Newport News, Va., being without a maid, wrote to a young colored girl whom she knew to be out of work, and offered her a position. 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The finely divided bristles set up an irritant poison, the results of which often prove serious. Age of the Legal Wig The use of wigs by judges and barristers is not very ancient. It was introduced, I imagine, toward the end of the seventeenth or at the beginning of the eighteenth century, when it had become the fashion at court. Bishops continued to use wigs longer than their clergy, but they have discarded them, to their great advantage for many years now.—London Morning Post. Old Roman Drinking Vessels Tumblers resembling in shape and dimensions those employed to-day have been found in great numbers in Pompeii. They were made of gold, silver, glass, marble, agate and of precious stones. Uncle Eben. "When I see a gemman honin' a razzer," said Uncle Ebben. "I'm minded of de fact dat some people never gits real active an' industrious 'coppl' when dey's on de road to trouble."—Washington Star. ```markdown ``` Valuable Tame Battlesnake. 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The working class mother, continually kept from church by the necessity of preparing the Sunday meal, seems likely to have the problem, solved in one town of Lancashire, England, by the serving of a simple, ready-cooked meal from a central kitchen. Wasted. Brown (laying down the newspaper after reading the details of the latest domestic-financial tragedy)—Sad story, sad story. What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and has one or two surplus women thrown in?—Life. Time. It is proper to say "half after one," just as it is proper to say "half past one." The former prevails in England and the latter in the United States, but both are equally understood. Of Atheism They that deny a God destroy man's nobility; for certainly man is of kin to the beasts by his body; and, if he be not of kin to God by his spirit, he is a base and ignoble creature.—Bacon. Making for the Ideal The surest hope of preserving what is best, lies in the practice of an immense charity, a wide tolerance, a sincere respect for opinions that are not ours.—P. G. Hamerton. Fully Explained. Little Elsie had been ill for some time and one morning when the doctor called and inquired how she felt she replied: "Oh, I'm better, but I'm not quite so better as I was." Phillipine Cool Good The Philippine coal mined at Batan is superior to the Japanese and Australian coal, which in turn is better than the Pacific and Alaskan. Gipsy Cave Dwellers The gispsies of Granada, Spain, are unique among the race as cave dwellers. Living in recesses hollowed out of a hillside not far from the city. Only Natural George~You know, ma, I've found out why it is people laugh in their sleeves. It's 'cause that's where their funny bone is. Even So. There are 8,000,000 telephone girls in the world. 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Tillman is still discussing the race question incidentally and shoving the money feel down his pocket specifically. --- The valor of the Negro troops in the Phillippines was forgotten, when it came to discussing the alleged misconduct of the Negro troops at Brownsville. --- The loafing criminal Negro is a handicap and a draw back to our progress. If we cannot get rid of him, we can aid the authorities in keeping him under control. --- This government existed about one hundred and thirty-two years before President Roosevelt took charge of it and we see no reason why it should not last a couple of hundred years longer after he gives up the job. If our people could secure an education along technical and scientific lines and launch out into the varied industries as the Japanese are doing, it would be a long stride in the direction of securing the recognition for which we crave --- When colored folks go into the business of shooting and stabbing each other, it is time for the thinking men of the race to pause, consider and supply a remedy. Diseases are putting enough of us in the ground without landing more beneath the surface by these unnatural processes. Every colored man should improve his condition by educating his children and buying land. Teach them to work with their hands as well as to plan with their intellects. There is too much sameness in the vocations of colored folks. They must learn to master the finest arts. They see china and glassware. It should be their aim to learn how to make it. It is evident that this civilization and its modern methods and manufactures are in the hands of the white people and we must learn to penetrate the veil of mystery or continue to fill our places at the tail end of the industrial procession --- It seems to us to be a good time for every citizen to purchase the publications of Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University. Some of his declarations are being demonstrated in a most remarkable degree. It seems to us that President Roosevelt might read them again, not with pleasure, but surely with profit. If President Roosevelt and his policies prevail, there will not be a colored man in this country, holding representative offices. He will send them all out of the country to small republics, where the Negro-haters are not in evidence and the waves of race prejudice never beat upon the shores. Secretary Taft is of the epinlon that the Negroes of this country should not have been given the right to vote at the time it was given to them and that they should wait for time in order to exercise the privileges granted. At least that is the construction we put upon his remarks "What Lincoln would do to-day." --- As between the speeches of Hon. William H. Taft of Ohio and Hon. Henry Watterson of Kentucky, we vote in favor of the latter instead of the former. The one is a case of the conviction of his courage and the other is a case of the courage of his convictions. --- Colored men, it will not pay to be unduly insulting to the white people of this country or to any portion of them. We can express our opinions in a manly and respectful way. We have many white friends, both North and South and it will not do to estrange any of them. --- We would like to know the difference in principle in the coercing of the voter at the polls with the shot-gun and threat of the loss of employment and the intimidating of the office-holding voter with the threat that he must support the policies of the administration or get out of the service. --- A SERIOUS UPRISING The action of the Bishops and Ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion and the Colored Methodist Churches of the United States in adopting drastic resolutions against President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Taft at Washington, D. C. Feb. 18, 1908 is especially significant and emphasizes the feeling of resentment on the part of the colored people that was known to exist. That this action reflected the sentiment of the colored people throughout this country, regardless of politics or religion hardly admits of a question. The United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs evidently saw the storm rising for it is reported that it has decided not to make a report on the Brownsville affair until after the election. That the South will be the battleground from this time until after the nomination of a Presidential candidate seems to be a foregone conclusion. The right thinking people of this country are not going to endorse the Brownsville order of the War Department and President Roosevelt. It does not square with the platitudes of that distinguished gentleman, and is antagonistic to every element of a square deal. --- SECRETARY TAFT AND THE NE GRO. "Ambition hath one heel nail'd in hell, Though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens." The fact that Hon. William H. Taft is now the leading candidate for the Presidency of the United States and the official mouth-piece of one of the most remarkable characters this country has ever produced, makes his every utterance especially significant. That he is not altogether sound on matters affecting the welfare of colored people must be admitted by every unprejudiced observer of his speeches and his actions. While a jurist and a scholar, he is disposed to evade the execution of certain laws that are objectionable to a certain class of white people in this country, especially some residing south of the Mason and Dixon Line. When we say this of him, it applies with equal force to the distinguished occupant of the White House, whose official and personal representative he is. The nation now realizes that President Roosevelt is a candidate for the presidency of the United States by proxy and that four years from now, he will have another opportunity to come THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA unto his own again and occupy the Presidential Mansion with all of his old-time fervor and glory. Our aim is to show that while Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt are furious over the violation of the law relative to the giving of rebates by the railroads or the contributing to the campaign funds of political parties by the corporations or the cornering of grain and wheat in Chicago or the alleged shooting up of Mexicans and Texans in Brownsville, where no one was killed, they are ominously silent concerning the lynchings in the Southland, the killing and intimidating of office-holders of color in the same section and the open defiance of the constitutional provisions, which guarantee a free ballot and a fair count to every man, who is qualified to exercise the rights of citizenship in this country. That Secretary Taft is especially weak upon this phase of the question will be evident to every one who read extracts from his speech delivered "in the heart of the North" at Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 12, 1908, "Lincoln Day," before the Lincoln Club of that city. Not content with concluding what he would do relative to the Philippines, he proceeded to discuss what Lincoln would do to-day. The meaning of all of his dissertation was that Lincoln would do just what he and President Roosevelt would do. It will be interesting information to have placed before us just what he believed Lincoln would do relative to the citizens of color in this country. He is quoted as follows: "Where would he stand in respect to our Philippine policy and expansion? Would he, as the anti-imperialists, take the position, were he living to-day, that the Republican party, in its action in respect to Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines had departed from the principles that actuated him?" "Mr. Lincoln relied greatly, in his discussions on the slavery question, upon the terms of the Declaration of Independence. He dwelt upon the postulate set forth in that instrument that all men are created free and equal, and he insisted that in so far as an action recognized slavery was an institution of our government it was a departure from the Declaration of Independence, and it is possible to quote from his writings and speeches sentences which, taken from their text and made applicable to the Republican policy in the Philippines, would seem to be at variance with it." The above is quite an admission and yet Secretary Taft attempted to "dove-tail" this fact that Lincoln's policy would have been antagonistic to the Taft policy by minimizing the issue and palliating the methods employed. Here is what he said: "But when we understand what it was that sir. Lincoln was attacking and compare it with what it is that we have done and are doing in the Philippines, it will be seen that the two things are so different that it is utterly unsafe to assume that his attitude toward the policy of expansion and our Philippine policy would be the same as his attitude toward the institution of human slavery." He further qualified his words as follows: "He maintained that the words 'All men are created free and equal' included the colored as well as the white man but affirmed with great emphasis that he did not mean that the men who were thus declared equal were necessarily fitted at once to be voters or to take part in the government. What he contended was that they were at once entitled to the bread they earned and should be given the right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." It will be seen then that the action of the Southern States in distranchising the Negro laborers and property-owners is cordially approved by Mr. Taft himself, if we are to judge by his emphatic references to President Lincoln. He emphasizes his position in this matter when he says: "Lincoln, in his debates with Doug lass, did not insist that the colored men, as they then were, should take part in the government as voters, but he evidently treated the postulate in the Declaration of Independence as the ideal toward which all government should work. He would have been the last man to affirm that it was the duty of McKinley and the Republican party, responsible for administration, to have turned those islands over to a people of seven millions, with 90 per cent, having a density of ignorance hard for us to understand, and with 10 per cent, though somewhat educated and intelligent, yet without the slightest experience in the exercise of political and governmental control." In our judgment, if the Negro had not been invested with citizenship at the close of the war, he would have been an alien to-day. It was his valor upon the battlefield that secured for him the rights that he enjoys to-day and makes it unnecessary for another revolution to convulse the country. Whenever we read the assertions of these theorists, we take it that they are not informed with reference to the practical side of American history which extends from 1861 to 1865, when white men and black men fought side by side in the trenches in order to preserve the Union in its entirety. Thousands of those white men live in the North to day and they wear the inspiring uniform of the Grand Army of the Republic. When you talk about eliminating any of the War Amendments or nullifying them, the old time fire returns to the eye and the feeling of resentment and protest is ever present. It is this sentiment that Secretary Taft will meet in faraway Michigan. When you come South, there is another element to be dealt with. We refer to the old slave owners, whose love and affection for the black mummy who nursed and instructed them, surpasses human understanding and in the light of past experiences is destined to last forever more. When the family servant makes an appeal to this class of white people it is always answered and there are bold, fearless white men down here who will take up the cause of their Negro servants of the old school, giving time and spending money in behalf of either them or their offspring. A man must understand these anomalous conditions in order to deal properly with existing conditions. It means that the man or statesman, who attacks the Negro virulently and violently will be assailed in the rear by the slave owners if he speaks in the North and he will be criticised by the Grand Army men, who know his worth as a comrade, if he speaks in the South. If Secretary Taft wants to know why the Negro was invested with the right to vote, he has it here in the words of Gen. B. F. Butler, and they will be echoed from every Grand Army Post in the United States. He referred to the charge of his Negro Brikade at Fort Harrison in 1864: "It became my painful duty, sir, to follow in the track of that charging column, and there, in a space not wider than the Clerk's desk and three hundred yards long, lay the dead bodies of five hundred and forty-three of my colored comrades, fallen in defence of their country, who had offered up their lives to uphold its flag and its honor, as a willing sacrifice; and as I rode along among them guiding my horse this way and that way lest he should profane with his hoof what seemed to me the sacred dead, and as I looked on their bronzed faces upturned in the shining sun to Heaven, as if in mute appeal against the wrongs of the country for which they had given their lives, and whose flag had only been to them a flag of stripes, on which no star of glory had ever shone for them,—feeling I had wronged them in the past, and believing what was the future of my country to them,—among my dead comrades there I swore to myself a solemn oath. 'May my right hand forget its cunning and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth. If I ever fall to defend the rights of these men who have given their blood for me and my country this day, and for their race forever,' and, God helping me, I will keep that oath. "From that hour all prejudice was gone, and an old-time States-right Democrat became a lover of the Negro race. And as long as their rights are not equal to the rights of other men under this Government, I am with them against all comers, and when their rights are assured, as other men's rights are held sacred then, I trust we shall have what we sought to have, a united country North and South, white and black, under one glorious flag, for which we and our fathers have fought with an equal and not to be distinguished valor." This then was the cause of the great contest for the enfranchisement of the Negro. He had bought it with his blood that had moistened hundreds of battlefields. It had flowed in rivulets and it had emblazoned the way to the maintenance of the Union. The same story came from the battlefields in Cuba, where the valor of the black troops made it possible to free the islands. White soldiers testified to this and white newspaper correspondents recorded the truths as they saw them. With the song, "There'll be a hot time in the old town, to-night" making the welkin ring and the sharp crack as the bullets from the deadly Krag-Jorgensen rifles sped on their way, the colored soldiers won encomiums that have been heralded from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to the Gulf. It is too late to say, Secretary Taft, that these men should not have been given the right to vote. It is too late, sir, to bring the sainted Lincoln in to the support of any such policy. We have always had a high opinion of the distinguished Secretary of War, believing that his judicial training would serve him and us a good "turn" in dealing with constitutional questions and the advocacy of human rights. Now, he is the accredited representative of that spirit of commercialism, which seems to permeate every muscle and fibre of the distinguished occupant of the White House. The desire to succeed him has caused many strange utterances and surprising anties. Well say Ben Johnson: "Ambition, like a torrent, ne'er looks back— And is a swelling and the last affection A high mind can put off; being both a rebel Unto the soul and reason, and enforceth All laws, all conscience, treads upon religion, And offereth violence to nature's self." —Subscribe to The PLANET. Only $1.50 per year. CANNON'S BIG BOOM In Congress Speaker Gets Boost For Nomination. WORTHY OF NATION'S FINAL HONOR Boutell of Illinois Brings Ovation From house at Washington on the campus of the University Anniversary. WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. — Speaker Cannon's presidential boom received marked impetus in the house of representatives when Mr. Boutell, his colleague from Illinois, brought the subject to the fore as the climax of a half hour's speech. His remarks were based on the fact that he was speaking on the thirty-fourth anniversary of Mr. Cannon's first address to the house. Mr. Boutell spoke with enthusiasm, and when he closed with the remark that within the next few months "the plain people of the country would join the voters of Mr. Cannon's district in conferring upon him the nation's final honor" the speaker was accorded a great demonstration. Keen disappointment was felt on all sides when the speaker made no reply. D. SPEAKER CANNON. He stepped from the rostrum and amid cheering retired to his room while the house considered pension bills. Most of the day was taken up by a discussion of the bill to provide for taking the next census. Its consideration was not concluded. The member for Illinois extolled the venerable speaker in an address which was interrupted by the receipt of a telegram announcing that the Republican state central committee of Illinois had adopted resolutions indorsling Mr. Cannon for the presidency of the United States. It was on Feb. 18, 1874, that Representative Cannon, not then showing any signs of becoming Uncle Joe and a candidate for the presidency, made his maiden speech in the house. Nearly all who heard him make his address on that day are dead. Among them were James A. Garfeld, James G. Blaine, Samuel J. Randall, Joseph R. Hawley, Henry L. Dawes, George F. Ho, Beaujamin F. Butter, Alexander H. Stephens, Lucius Q. C. Lamar and Fernande Wood. The speech, which was young Cannon's malden effort, was on a bill reducing rates of postage on books and for the free carriage of country newspapers in rural districts. It was a success in spite of interruptions. Everybody stood and cheered and continued the demands until the speaker arose. Every one expected him to say something in reply, but amid shrrieks of laughter he drolyd said: "The gentleman from New Hampshire, Mr. Sulloway, is recognized for the consideration of pension bills." Mr. Cannon turned the gavel over to Mr. Capron (R. L.) and retired to his room, visibly affected by the demonstration which had been accorded him. Ohio Indorses Bryan: COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 19.—William J. Bryan's visit to Columbus was signalized by the Democratic state central committee unanimously indorsing his candidacy for the presidency. Mr. Bryan arrived at the Southern hotel while the committee was still in session and upon being introduced to the members paused long enough to say that he found "a keen feeling throughout the country that our efforts will not be in vain." Only Gave Her $50,000 NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—The settlement made upon Miss Theodora Shonts on the occasion of her marriage on Saturday to the Duc de Chauines was so small that her intimate friends are quoting it as an evidence that the marriage was purely a love match, $50,000 being the exact sum settled upon the duchess by her father, the president of the Interborough railroad. Want Roosevelt to Stop Cockfights. MANILA, Feb. 19.—Failing in his efforts to instill his parishioners with righteous indignation sufficient to produce the $15,000 necessary to buy off the concessionaire, the Evangelical union preachers have cabled to President Roosevelt begging him to disapprove of the cockpit at the carnival next week. Caldwell a Manine. NEW YORK. Feb. 19.—Adjudged a paranoiac, Robert C. Caldwell, who attained international notoriety through his testimony in the Druce case in London, where he has been wanted since on a charge of perjury, was removed from his home in Staten island to the insane asylum on Ward's island. SAVED ALL BUT ONE. Twenty-seven Rescued From Midvalley Colliery Cave-in. SHAMOKIN, Pa., Feb. 19.—All but one of the twenty-eight men and boys who were entombed Monday in the Midvalley colliery were taken out alive and well at an early hour. Frank Orloskle, a miner of Midvalley, fell down a chute soon after the accident and was killed. His body was brought to the surface. The men were entombed by pillars of coal "running" and causing a gangway to close in. When the miners were imprisoned, they gathered in a long, well ventilated gallery and made plans to dig their way through the blockade. The men had picks and shovels and began work without delay. Soon they heard sharp raps on the steam pipe running through the drift and knew that rescuers were at hand. They worked all the harder after that. When the rescuing party penetrated to the entombed men, it was found that they had dug for a great distance through the fall of coal. When the rescued men reached the surface, they quickly made their way to their homes, where they were welcomed as men risen from the dead. BUILDINGS GO DOWN. Pittsburg Visited by Unprecedented Floods. PITTSBURG, Feb. 19.—With a great roar two brick dwelling houses located at 22 and 24 Penn avenue, in the district inundated by the flood waters, collapsed and fell into the street. A score of occupants, warned by the cracking walls, barely had time to reach the street before tons of brick and plaster tumbled down. U. C. Anderson was cut and bruised by flying debris, and eighteen other persons narrowly escaped being crushed to death. On the north side patrolmen in skiffs are distributing coal and food to imprisoned families. For this purpose 4,000 loaves of bread and 1,000 pounds of bologna were secured. Conservative estimates place the damage close to $2,000,000. J. F. RANDOLPH A SUICIDE. Treasurer of Edison Company at West Orange, N. J. Shoots, Hippea WEST ORANGE, N. J., Feb. 19. — John F. Randolph, treasurer of the Edison Manufacturing company, of which Thomas A. Edison is president, committed suicide in the cellar of his residence on New Valley way by shooting himself in the head. It is believed that Mr. Randolph was temporarily insane, as neither in his business nor his family affairs was there any known cause for such an act. On last Friday night Captain Nathan C. Horton, a prominent lawyer of Orange, was arrested, charged with embezzlement, in that he used for himself $26,200 which had been placed with him to be used in purchasing property for the Edison plant. Horton is at present under indictment for this and is out on heavy bail. Wales to Visit Quebec LONDON, Feb. 13.-The Prince of Wales, it is reported, will attend in August of this year the three hundredth anniversary of the founding of Quebec by the French. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL Closing Stock Quotations. Money on call easy at 1% per cent; prime mercantile paper, 5 to 6 per cent; exchanges. $20,044.400; balances. $11,573.084. Closing prices: Alco. Copper. 46 N. Y. Central. 94 Atchison. 68% N.orf. & West. 61 B. & O. 77% Penn. R. R. 111% Brooklyn R. T. 40 Reading. 94 C. C, C. & St. L. 29 Rock Island. 12 Ches. & Ohio. 30 St. Paul. 107 Northw. 140 Southern Pac. 67 D. & H. 147 D. H. 147 Erle. 13% South. Ry. pf. 31 Gen. Electric. 114 Sugar. 109 Ill. Central. 135 Texas Pacific. 17 Lackawanna. 500 Union Pacific. 113% Louis. & Nash. 88 U. S. Steel. 27% Indianapolis. 100 U. S. Steel. pf. 91% Int. Met. 71 West. Union. 46 Missouri Pac. 34 New York Markets FLOUR—Dull and lower to sell; Minnesota patents, $.35@5.0; winter patents, $.45@5; winter straights, $.45@4.50; winter extras, $.45@4.15. RYE FLOUR-Dull; fair to good, $4.75@ 5.15; to fancy to fancy, $3.30@5.30. WHEAT-Influenced by a collapse of Liverpool prices, wheat sold under a dolli- lard promotion, promoting very heavy liquidation; prices fell in liquidation; and were unsettled; May, 1999, 90% c.c. TALLOW-Steady; city, 5¼c.; country, 5½¢c. DAY-Fair Inquiry; good to choice, $3c. $11. STRAW-Quiet at 65¢c. BEANS-Firm; marrow, 2.72¥@1.20; medium $3.35; peas, 2.72¥@2.40; red kidney, $2.20. DRESESED POULTRY - Firm; fowls; hairy; choice to fancy, 14;5/12c; dairy, to fair good, 13;5/12c; choice 10;c; roasting chickens, nearby, 16;5/12c; choice to fancy, 14;5/12c; do, fair good; choice to fancy, 14;5/12c; do, fair good; 14;5/12c; ducks, nearby, choice, 14;5/12c; choice to fancy, do, western, 13 ;6/12c; fair good, 6;12c Live Stock Markets CATTLE--Supply light; light; stendy stendy calvee; $8,50.50; prime; $3,50.60; veal calvee; $8,50.50 HOGS- Receipts light; market active pine barrel; market active orkers; plugs $4.50; roughs $4.50; BHEEP AND LAMBES- Supply light mails and common, $4.50; lambs, $4.50 mails and common, $4.50; lambs, $4.50 Fight Looming Up at Albany Fight Looping Up to Albany. NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—Two hundred suffragists, headed by Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch, will go before Governor Hughes this afternoon and do their best to win his favor to their cause. On the same train a large number of persons opposed to women's suffrage will go to Albany, attend both hearings and do all in their power to fight the issue. Receivers For Mutual Reserve. NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—Because papers could not be prepared in time to file the attorney general postponed for one day his application to a state court or the appointment of receivers for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company (New York). "I will have state receivers appointed and in charge within twenty days," said Mr. Jackson. Sad Associations Why, don't you know he is a railroad president?" - Baltimore Ameri- Produce Exchange. "Do you have a Produce exchange in your town?" asked the visitor to Summers Center. "Oh, my, yes," replied the rural editor; "my subscribers bring me vegetables and I give 'em chestnuts." —Yonkers Stateman. DON'T GET MAD. ```markdown ``` if your hair ran away from you? Because, you have the remedy NOW to feed it with and keep it at home, breaking it out with your hair! 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Daily-Lynchburg, Lexington, Va. and Clifton Forge. 15:15 P. M. Week Days-To Lynchburg. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. James River Line-8:35 A. M., 6:45 P. M. 7:00 P. M., 8:15 P. M. Main Line West-7:30 A. M., 8:30 A. M. 8:45 P. M., 7:45 P. M. James River Line-8:35 A. M., 6:45 P. M. Daily exercise Sunny. Richmond, Frederick'sk & Potomac R. R. SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE IAN. 6.1. 1908. Richmond, Frederick'sk & Potomac R. R. SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE IAN. 6.1. 1908. TO AND FROM WASHINGTON AND BEYOND. Leave Richmond *6.10 A.M. Main St. Nfa. Nfa. *6.20 A.M. Main St. Nfa. Nfa. *7.05 A.M. Byrd St. Nfa. Nfa. *7.05 A.M. Byrd St. Nfa. *9.20 A.M. Byrd St. Nfa. *9.20 A.M. Byrd St. Nfa. *12.01 P.M. Main St. Nfa. Nfa. *12.01 P.M. Main St. Nfa. *3.00 P.M. Elba Station. *3.00 P.M. Elba Station. *6.15 P.M. Main St. Nfa. Nfa. *6.15 P.M. Main St. Nfa. *12.30 P.M. Byrd St. Nfa. *12.30 P.M. Byrd St. ASLAND ACCOMMODATIONS—WEEKDAYS. Leave Elba Station - 7.30 A.M. and 6.35 P.M. Arrive Elba Station *Daily, †Weekdays, †Daily except Monday. Sundays only. †All Pullman, no local stop. Travel to or from Byrd Station Station stop at Elba Station and departures not guaranteed. Read the signs. N. & G. NORFOLK & WESTERN ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK. Leave Byrd Street Station, Richmond. In Effect December 1, 1907. For Norfolk - 0:00 A. M. 3:00 P. M. and 7:50 P. m. daily. For Sussex, the West and Southwest - 9:00 A. M. 12:10 P. M., and 9:40 P. m. daily. ARRIVE RICHMOND - From Norfolk - 11:30 A. M. and 6:50 P. m. daily. From the West - 7:40 A. M. P. m. and 8:50 P. m. daily. Pulman, Parlor and Sleeping Cars. Cafe Dining Cars. W. B. BEVILL, C. H. BOSLEY, Gen. Pass. Agent. Div. Pass. Agt. Southern Ry. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. N. B.-Following schedule figures published only as information, and are presented: 7:00 A. M.-Daily-Local for Charlotte 11:15 A. M.-Daily-Limited-Buffet Pullman to Atlanta and Birmingham, New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, and all the South. Tour coach for Chase City, Oxford, Durham. 6:500 P M.-Kx. Sunday-Kayville Local. 11:330 P M.-Limited. Fullman ready 9:25 P M.-Kx. YORK RIVER LINE 4:30 P. M—Dx. Sunday—To West Point—Con- tinent Baltimore Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 2:15 P. M—Monday, Wednesday and Friday— A. M. Ex. Sundays—Local to West Point. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 6:55 A. M. 8:40 P. M—From all the South. 4:10 P. M—From Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham 市, Charlotte, Lafayette. 8:40 A. M.—From Kesleyville, Lafayette. 9:20 A. M.—From West Point and from Baltimore Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. 10:45 A. M.—From West Point, C. W. WESTBURY, D. ATLANTIC COAST LINE (Effective January 5, 1908.) TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY. For Florida and South—8:15 A. M. and 7:25 P. M. "1140 P. M. For Northeast—9:00 A. M., 3:00 P. M. and 7:25 P. M. For N. and W. Ry. West-9:00 A. M., 12:10 and 9:40 P. M. For Peterburg: 9:00 A. M. 12:10; 10:00 *3:28* P. M. 6:00; 9:40 P. M. 7:25 and 11:30 P. M. For Goldborsh and Fayetteville: *3:28* P. M. Train arrive Richmond daily -6:10; *6:50* 7:40 P. M. 10:00; 11:30 A. M. *1:27* 2:05, 6:50, 8:00 and 8:00 P. M. *Except Sunday. **Sunday only.** **Except Monday.** Time of arrivals and departures and cooeee SEABOARD SOUTHBOUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY. 9:15 A. M.-Local to Norlina, Raleigh, Charlote, Wilmington. 2:25 P. M.-Sleepers and coaches, Atlanta, Birmingham, Savannah, Jacksonville and Florida points. 10:45 P. M.-North Limited. 12:55 A. M.-Sleepers and coaches, Savannah, Jacksonville and Southwest. NORTHBOUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE RICHMOND DAILY. 6:05 A. M. 9:15 A. M., Florida Limited, 6:05 P. M.; 6:05 P. M. THE PLANET SATURDAY...FEBRUARY 22, '08. MORSE IS ARRESTED Former Ice King Taken From Liner Etruria. PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN OPEN COURT New York Financier and Promoter Denies That Recent Trip to Europe Was a Flight - Is Charged With Stealing $100,000. NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Charles W. Morse, financier and promoter of many large combinations, including the so called ice trust and a merger of nearly all of the coastwise steamship lines, returning from his brief trip to Europe, was arrested in his stateroom when the steamer Etruria reached quarantine in the lower bay, held in custody until the ship was docked and then was whirled away in an automobile to the home of Justice Victor Dowling of the supreme court, where he gave bond in the sum of $20,000 to answer to two indictments charging grand larceny and involving the sum of $100,000. Mr. Morse later appeared before Justice Dowling in open court and pleaded not guilty to the indictments. He denied that his trip to Europe was a "flight." He said he had gone abroad to sell stock in a large interest and to secure a fortnight's rest. Both purposes were spelled by the publication of reports that he was a fugitive from justice, he declared. The financier based his defense upon the claim that there was no criminal intent in the act for which he was indicted. Mr. Morse had received word by wireless telegraphy that two indictments had been found against him, but he did not know he was to suffer physical arrest. The appearance of three detectives from District Attorney Jerome's office at his stateroom took him completely by surprise. The charge against Mr. Morse grows out of a note for $100,000 given to him by former Chief Justice Morgan J. O'Brien of the court of appeals. Mr. Morse declared that he was "feeling fine" and after he had consulted with his counsel exclaimed: "Well. If that's the worst they have got on me I am not worried." Mr. Morse laughed heartily when one of the newspaper men told him it was reported that on the way over he had capitalized an iceberg, had sold the bonds to the captain, taken notes in payment, discounted them with the purser, had bought the Etruria and started on a cruise around the world. Mr. Morse said: "I had two purposes in going to Europe. I thought that I might be able to sell in England property to which I had a large interest and thus increase my ability to meet the claims of my creditors, and I greatly needed a fortnight's rest. "By business purpose was of course defeated by the publication in the English papers that I was regarded in New York as a fugitive from justice. I had straightened out my financial affairs when I left New York, so that there were no actions pending against me except one brought by a creditor to whom I had given valuable collateral securities, and I was informed by my counsel that he had arranged with this creditor not to press his suit against me. "I had no knowledge that District Attorney Jerome contemplated taking any proceedings against me. "I assert my innocence of any criminal act, and I ask the public to suspend judgment in my case until I have had an opportunity to meet my accusers in court. I use the word 'accusers,' although so far as concerns the Jerome indictments I am informed that there were no 'accusers' and that Judge O'Brien asked the grand jury to refuse to find indictments against me." If Gulty, Stoessel Asks For Death. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 19.—The trial of Lleutenant General Stoessel has reached the last act, the prosecution waiving the privilege of putting in rebuttal to the defense. The last word was given to the accused general, who uttered only a few sentences in firm voice and shouldered the entire responsibility for the surrender of Port Arthur. "If the court decides that the surrender was a crime," he concluded, "I ask for the death sentence." Instructed to Vote For INSTRUED TO VOTE For Taft. SYDNEY, O., Feb. 19.—Thomas F. Mulligan was nominated on the first ballot as the Republican candidate for congress from the Fourth congressional district at the convention here. Resolutions indorsing both President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft were passed. Don C. Henderson and E. T. Conklin were named as national convention delegates with instructions to vote for Taft so long as he is a candidate. Cruiser North Carolina a Filer. NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 17.—With brooms at her mastheads and yardarms, announcing that all previous records had been swept aside, the new armored cruiser North Carolina returned to the shipyards after having completed her trial speed test, the success of which places her in a class by herself as an armored cruiser. She made 22.48 knots an hour. Locked Cashier In Bank Vault. CHARLOTTE, N. C., Feb. 17.-While one masked robber held up the cash. ter in wild west style his two companions looted the vault of the bank at Granite Falls, N. C., during the night, secured all the cash in the institution, $2,700, forced the cashier to enter the vault and after locking him in made their escape. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. Notable Events of the Week Briefly Chronicled. At Jackson, Miss., the greatest surprise of the legislative session developed when an amendment seeking to establish constitutional prohibition was defeated in the lower house. Lewis S. Cox, an insurance broker of Philadelphia, was arrested on a warrant charging him with forging a check for $30,000 on the Quakertown National bank of Quakertown, Pa. Cox was taken after a struggle, during which he attempted to shoot himself. Tuesday, Feb. 18. The Democratic state executive committee has selected Fort Worth, Tex., for the state convention in May to name delegates to the national convention and indorsed William J. Bryan. "Mr. Taft has no policies." This remark is said to have been made by Leslie M. Shaw, former secretary of the treasury. He intimated that if Mr. Taft were elected Roosevelt would engineer matters. Charles A. Baldwin and W. A. Baldwin, brothers, of Boston have made just $126,000, according to all indications, by their bid on over $4,000,000 worth of the recent issue of New York city bonds at 104. The original rush to Klondike is being duplicated in a wild stampede from all parts of the coast to Rawhide and the new mining camp halfway between Reno and Tonopah, in the Nevada desert. In a few weeks 3,500 persons have invaded the tent city. Monday, Feb. 17. William Dean Howell, the American novelist, is suffering from a light attack of influenza at Rome. Seven people were killed and a dozen injured when a Big Four passenger train struck a Toledo and Western electric car at the Michigan Central crossing in Toledo, O. By the breaking up of a huge ice gorge in the Housatonic river at Zorar Bridge, seven miles above Derby, Conn., damage estimated at $1,000,000 was done. Scores of factories were flooded before the contents could be removed, the river rising fifteen feet in an hour and submerging the lower parts of the city. Declaring that war between the United States and Japan would be "the most inhuman event in the world's history" and was "too hellish" to be thought of, Baron Kogdo Takahira, the new Japanese ambassador to Washington, said upon arriving there that the Japanese people know absolutely nothing of a break in the cordial relations which have been historic between the two nations. Saturday, Feb. 15. The Wisconsin delegation to the national Democratic convention at Denver in the state convention at Milwaukee was instructed to vote as a unit for William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic nominee for president first, last and all the time. With a wound on his wrist showing an attempt several days ago to commit suicide and a bottle of carbolic acid in his pocket, the remainder of another attempt, John J. Grant jumped from the Brooklyn bridge in a third effort to kill himself. This plan, like the others, failed. At St. Gregory's hospital physicians said he would recover. Mrs. Steven Matava and her son Steven were killed and Mrs. Spencer Neeley was seriously injured at Donora, Pa., by coming in contact with a live wire. The boy grasped the wire, which was hanging only a few inches above the ground, and met death almost instantly. In attempting to rescue her son Mrs. Matava touched the boy's hand and was also killed. Friday, Feb. 14. Deputy Chief Charles W. Kruger, one of the best known members of the New York fire department, was killed in a fire which destroyed the factory building at 217 Canal street. At the dinner of the National Democratic club at New York ex-Governor Thomas of Colorado after declaring that he had supported Bryan and his principles remarked that "in times of stress and panic the old fashioned silver dollar looks mighty good when compared with Christian Science money." He also advocated the federal regulation of affairs which cannot be controlled by the states. Thursday, Feb. 13. The six automobiles contesting in the New York to Paris 22,000 mile race started from Times square, New York, cheered by a throng of many thousand people. It is generally agreed in New York among merchants and buyers from all over the country that in less than a month the financial flurry will have been entirely forgotten. Steenerson Did Not Commit Suicide. NEWPORT, R. L, Feb. 19.—That Private Benjamin G. Steenerson of the marine corps, who, with his comrade, John M. McIntosh, was drowned off a tugboat in Narragansett bay last Sunday, did not commit suicide and had not been drinking was the report of the naval board which has been investigating the deaths of the two men. Bill to Close Dance Halls ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 19. — Widespread enthusiasm among the assemblymen, both Democratic and Republican, to suppress the dance hall within cities of the first class was awakened here by the hearing of the Grabaud bill before the committee on the affairs of cities. A Funny Man. Ferry—Miss Morton told me that she thought you were a humorist. Hargreaves—Really, I— Ferry—At least she said you were a funny little man. No Wonder. Mike—How faine th' polacemin in th' park look! Pat—An' phoy not? Don't tich wan hov a nurse?—Judge. 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FOR FIVE NEW SUBSCRIBERS FOR ONE YEAR B LENT, WE WILL S CLE TOM'S CABIN, TERESTING BOOK WILL SEND YOU WITH YOUR PICT THE YEAR EACH, OR THEIR WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY MIS CABIN, THE MOST INTEN- TING BOOK IN THE COUNTY END YOU A GOLD-PLATED YOUR PICTURE THEREIN, Y READ THE GREAT FOR ONE YEAR EACH, OR THEIR EQUIVALENT, WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, THE MOST INTENSELY INTERESTING BOOK IN THE COUNTRY. WE WILL SEND YOU A GOLD-PLATED BROOCH WITH YOUR PICTURE THEREIN, YOU TO ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 North Fourth Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` To interest yourself in promoting the CIRCULATION of the READ THE GREAT INDUGEMENTS OFFERED BY THE PLANET FOR TWO YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS REQUISITE NUMBER IS OBTAINED, WE WILL FORWARD THE PRESENT INDICATED. A PERSON WHO TRIES TO GET FORTY SUBSCRIBERS AND GETS TIRED MAY INDICATE HIS WISH AND WE WILL SEND THE PRESENT FOR THE NUMBER HE HAS SECURED OVER FIVE. 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WE WILL SEND ONE CHINA SET, THIRTY-ONE PIECES; ONE NECKLACE; DICKENS, SHAKESPEARE, BYRON WORKS; ONE UMBRELLA, ONE PLAIN GOLD RING, ONE PAIR LACE CURTAINS 1,000 ENVELOPES, 1,000 SHEETS OF PAPER PRINTED AND DELIVERED; ONE TOILET SET, ONE HALF CORD OF SAWED WOOD. FOR TWENTY NEW SUBSCRIBERS WE WILL GIVE ONE HANDSOME GOLD RING WITH OPALS, RUBIES OR PEARLS; ONE JEWELRY BOX FINISHED IN GOLD OR SILVER; ONE SILK SHIRT WAIST; ONE READY MADE DRESS, ONE GOLD WATCH, FILLED, WARRANTED FOR TEN YEARS, ONE ROCKING CHAIR, ONE LOAD OF COAL, ONE GROSS OF SOAP, EITHER WASHING OR TOILET; ONE BARREL OF BEST FLOUR, ONE PAIR BLANKETS, ONE MANICURE SET, ONE SEAMSTRESS' WORK BOX, ONE PAIR SHOES, GENTS OR LADIES. 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This is an obsolete custom that must have originated in the mind of some person with more genius for economy than for decoration of comfort. Cover the boards completely with carpeting or with oriental runners. And don't use any of the fastening attachments that have an exposed strip of brass or wood; tacks are better. The old rule, green with mahogany and blue with oak, is treacherous. Those who understand how to apply it usually have color sense enough to disobey it with impunity. Of course, light blue with dark mahogany is preposterous; but so is light green. And while light green fabrics are most interesting against light mahogany frames, light blues can be used with equally felicitous results. It is only a matter of knowing how. Don't pile up one poor couch with a dozen or two sofa cushions, no three alike in size, shape or color. That sort of thing is a survival of the hideous cozy corner days and was accompanied by papier mache masques and busts and tin swords and tin armor. Don't get the iden into your head that simplicity is synonymous with bareness or with lack of luxury. Simplicity in interiors, as in gowns, is apt to be expensive when most successful, and is the result rather of selection than of elimination. Two tone effects in domestic runs and wall papers cost more than the much-patterned ones, the many colors and numerous lines of which serve to hide imperfections of material, weave and print. It is not the elaboration of the great historic period styles that makes them preferred by those who combine decorative experience with natural good taste; it is the lack of confusion—in other words, simplicity. All Louis XVI furniture and fabrics tend to go together, just as do all things Gothic or all things Italian renaissance. The stricter the adherence to any definite period the simpler is apt to be the style. Don't destroy your rugs by beating them. Domestic rugs suffer even more from beating than do orientals. Oriental rugs can stand a good deal of rough treatment on account of the way the pile is knotted into the structure. But it only takes two or three hard thrashings to put the average domestic rug quite out of business. Tap rugs lightly on the back to dislodge dirt and gravel. Then sweep the dust off the face with damp sawdust or snow. Don't hang lace or other lightweight curtains on large rods. Use the small brass ones and let a little of the folded over curtain show above the rod, stiffened with a tape if necessary, to keep it upright. The new English gathering tape, which makes the gathering automatically, will be found of great convenience. Another variety of it makes box plaits of any desired width. The Toilet Table No application is better for luster less hair than salt. Rob well into the roots of the hair at night, then tie up in a large handkerchief or wear a nightcap. Brush out the salt in the morning. Several applications will show a marked improvement in the appearance of the hair. If you are going to a dance or reception and do not wish your face to have a shiny look, then use this preparation, which is perfectly harmless and gives a beautiful white color to the skin: Take a half cup of hot water and place in it one teaspoonful of lemon juice, a little cologne and two tablespoons of Epsom salts. After washing and drying the face, pour a little of this mixture in the hands and rub over the face and neck until it dries. You will be surprised how white and smooth it makes the skin. If you desire, you can use a pinkish-white powder over this, and your face will be clear and white all evening. Again, this preparation cures pimples and also smooths the skin. A bottle of this can be made at home for five cents. Persian Shawl Linings. Fur capes and mantles are lined most sumptuously all with real Persi- shawls, those in white with rich orange borders, or in royal blue with red borders being most glorious on sable or chinchilla. Automobile cloaks in white or spotted white and black skins with bear collars are lined with red Paisley shawls, the best dressmakers even use these Scottish limitations of the real cachemien shawls on handsome cloth and fur garments, though, personally, with such rare items as sable or chinchillas, the use carefully stowed stuff seems FOR WEAR IN THE HOME. House Dress of Cashmere with Some Novel Touches. This is a very pretty style carried out in nut-brown fine cashmere. The skirt has a narrow front and circular sides. The trimming, which is quite novel, consists of two shaped bands, the up- ```markdown ``` per one plain at the edge, the under one cut in turrets; loops of cord and velvet-covered buttons connect the edges of the two, and buttons are sewn on the turrets of the under one. The same style of trimming is carried out on the bodice to form bretelles; lace is laid under the turrets, and stands out over the lace vest. Under-sleeves of soft white silk, with lace cuffs. Materials required: Eight yards 46 inches wide, about seven dozen buttons, seven yards sateen, one-half yard piece lace, one and one half yard silk, one and one-half yard lace four inches wide. VARIETY OF BLOUSE SUITS. Clothes That Please Alike the Little Boy and His Mother. For the little boys nothing is prettier than the blouse suits, and these allow of almost infinite variety and charm. Just now the black and velvet and velveten with the big sailor collar scalloped with white silk, and worn with a white shield is much liked. Dark blue velvet and velveten are all ways handsome, and, for the very tiny boys, white ribbed silk is charming in the extreme. Again, the black suits can be worn with all white collars either in pique or of silk, with the result that even while style and cut remain the same there need be nothing more like monotony in the tiny boy's costumes than is found in his sister's. For the older boys the tuxedo is the accepted costume, but it can be made of velvet, velveten or cloth, as preferred, or as seems most appropriate to the boy's age and condition. Stockings are preferred of black silk and with them are worn black pumps, except in the case of the little boys with their white suits, when stockings are of white silk and shoes are of black patent leather with white kid uppers. For the little girls hosiery is very dainty and beautiful, being of soft ribbed silk. There are a whole host of pretty shoes for the younger contingent, as well as the older, is essentially feminine just now and wears the daintiest of foot coverings whenever occasion allows. Lace for Blouses. Heavy lace is used almost exclusively for the most expensive blouses, but though it is extremely elegant, the designers do not hesitate to burden it with embroideries of all kinds. It is fortunate for the woman who must ever consider the baneful subject—in dress—of economy, however, that so much can be done with the various nets of which fillet is easily the most fashionable. Net, however, is not used only for shirtwaists and fancy blouses, but is coming more and more in vogue as a dress trimming. It is darned boldly with silk floss in handsome designs, principally floral, although there is a leaning to 'other patterns which give play for greater originality of outline and coloring. How to Cut Skirt from Plaid It is a more difficult feat to cut a skirt from plaid or striped material than one would imagine, for it is hard to match the plaid or stripe without wasting a great deal of goods. Place the center of the front gore exactly over the middle of the plaid or stripe. This same thing should be done when cutting a circular skirt. Now place the edge of the cut gore, on the width for a circular skirt, to the uncut material and match the crosswise stripes, moving the gore up or down a block or stripe until it matches exactly. Then lay the cut edge of the second gore to the uncut material and match as before, continuing this until the skirt is all cut out. Vests Succeed Yokes When milady throws her theater or opera coat over her chair and settles herself for the afternoon's or evening's enjoyment she is sure to disclose a bodice that is a marvel of handiwork in either braid, embroidery or lace. From the long-used round yoke, with its shorter little yoke of contrasting lace at the top, there is an evident reversion to the old vest effect, with its straight lines outlined by the open sides of the waist. Confidence and Success. Confidence is the companion of success.—Chatham. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA PRETTY IN LEATHER PRETTY IN LEATHER NOVELTIES OF THAT MATERIAL NOW FAVORED. Most Attractive Are the Little Accessories So Popular with the Well-Dressed Woman—Gauntlet Gloves Are Smart. Leather plays a more important part each succeeding season in the furnishings and fittings of those smart accessories that are an indispensable part of every well-dressed woman's outfit. The display of imported leather is unusually varied and in the array are many articles both novel and useful and very smart in line and finish. One of the prettiest and most attractive of the just unpacked novelties is a small balloon-shaped bag that will hold change, paper money, a handkerchief perhaps, and still leave a corner for one of those tiny leather opera glasses that fold into a small oblong case and that every woman either owns or wants to own. The "Ritz" is the name of this particular bag and it is made of a new black patent leather, warranted not to crack or split or do any of the mean tricks that patent leather has been capable of doing. The lining is white moire silk, the frame gold plated and a little change purse is attached inside, with slender glue chains that insure its safety and make a most attractive appearance. The Ritz is almost the only bag whose proportions suggest rotundity. The prevailing fad is for very fat shapes, even in bags designed for traveling, while all the various carriage and shopping bags are notably flat and very large, so that their capacity is not impaired by their flatness. In the best leather goods the idea of fitness is pre-eminent, and however much attention is given to X smartness of line and appearance, the idea of usefulness is never overlooked. Marvelous are some of the newest models for 1908 in their compactness and capacity, as well as in the beauty of their fittings and that perfection of detail and finish which appeals irresistibly to people of refinement. For carriage and auto use there are some especially attractive things. Very flat bags of all the fashionable leather, to be carried in the present fashion—under a woman's arm; little leather kits—like a doll's suitcase in size and form—fitted with every requisite for a hasty toilet, from manicure implements to salve and jewelry boxes. The fittings are of sterling silver, gold plated and monogrammed, while a small cloth slip comes with each kit, slipped over it when travelling to save the leather from being scratched or marred. The whole case with its contents measures only seven by eight inches when closed, and is only $3\frac{1}{2}$ inches thick. A pocketbook of fine lizard, snake, or velvet pigskin that measures eight inches in length by about three in width is designed for use with the modish muff that will soon be an indispen-sable accessory of milady's toilet. Here again the design is as practical as the appearance is elegant. Nothing mars the smooth delicacy of finish in this purse, and there is no metal to wear out dainty muff linings. Except for the tiny skeleton clasp this pocketbook depends for its smartness solely on the fineness of its leather, its perfect finish and its novel shape. The gauntlet gloves in the sketch are the very latest smart wrinkle for wear with tailored attire. The flaring cuff is both practical and distinctive, with the long contsleave, while the tiny monogram on one glove only is a matter to be decided solely by individual taste. Dress Economy. A very well-dressed woman laid down a law about spending money on clothes that would be wisdom for every woman to follow: "Put all your money in street suits and economize on your indoor frocks." The common sense of this is easy to see. A cloth suit needs the finest cut material, and pressing, for it has to stand rough wear, storm and often hasty adjustment. An evening gown soils easily, becomes frayed and dragged and must be discarded quite soon no matter how costly the material. Carefully dressed women who understand this are the ones who are now making the best bargains in inexpensive but pretty fabrics for night wear. HANGER FOR THE WATCH. Convenient Arrangement Designed for Head of the Bed. This is designed for hanging by the head of the bed or in some convenient place where it can be seen from the bed. A stout piece of cardboard is cut out the shape shown in the illustration; it should be about seven inches long and four inches wide. A Knights of Pythias, This organization is one of the most powerful progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Convention over all of the cities and counties in it required to organize a new lodge. The its strongest features, but the principles lie. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity, violence, the respectable, upright people of arthy of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge necessary regalia. For information concerning the. Courts of Calant ment of the Order. It requires a memberize a court. Its members are pledged to amity and prove Love one for the other. Burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per person for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents for funeral occasions. CALANTHE or Children's Department persons cannot do better than to enter the its nominal and the benefits all that could be and death benefits of from $30.00 to $40.00 in your neighborhood, orgritize one, concerning the Children's Department ad This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalia. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office. The Courts of Calanthe The Courts of Calanthe Is the Female Department of the Order. It requires a membership of thirty persons to organize a court. Its members are pledged to exhibit Fidelity, exercise Harmony and prove Love one for the other. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per week sick dues. The only expense for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents and a rosette, costing 25 cents for funeral occasions. THE BANDS OF CALANTHE or Children's Department also constitutes a feature and persons cannot do better than to enter the little ones into this mystic circle. The expense is nominal and the benefits all that could be expected. It pays from $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and death benefits of from $30.00 to $40.00. 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Two small rings must be sewn at the back, one each side, which can be hung over nails on the wall. It is safe to have two nails, as if by chance one comes out the hanger would stiff be held by the other. A gilt hook with a fancy top in which holes are pierced is sewn to the top, and a small bag of silk to the lower part. The watch is hung over the hook; the chain with seals, charms, etc., then falls into the bag. Some pretty gimp or galloon might be arranged by way of ornamentation in place of the buttonhole pattern. The Best Policy. Father (to son, who is going to enter a bank)—Above all, be honest—especially at first!—Transatlantic Tales. N. A., S. A., E. A., A. AND A. of the most powerful in the co- tal. The Grand Lodge of Vir- land counties in this state. New lodge. The benefits paid to the principles are greater than, based on Charity and estab- lity people of the state will report. A burial benefit of of $200.00 for less. The badge costing 75 cen- tration concerning the organiza- tion. Calanthe requires a membership of s are pledged to exhibit for the other. It pays pays $3.00 per week sick of the badge, 50 cents and men's Department also con- tan to enter the little ones int s all that could be expected. on $30.00 to $40.00. If you b orgnize one. Department address. Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR, W. M. 120 W. Hill St., Richmond JOHN MITCHELL 311 N. 4th St. K·INI Real Hair Dressing for the Hair Robinson, the Famous B the Opera, says of Kink-i for the past year and my hair is greased and tonic I have ever used, alloglines on the market. It makes my hair all dandruff and stopped it from falling in any of the many styles that I us could not be without it. Yours sincerely delightful perfumed tonic prepared lace absolutely safe and harmless. It may glossy, enables you to comb it with ease directly to the roots of the hair tonic or to the hair. For 30c per bottle. If your druggist do will send same to you, prepaid. 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All ladies who attend parties and other social gatherings should have their finger nails manicured and made beautiful, 25 cents. Mrs. Graham's preparations sell at sight. Ladies living in other cities and towns can make good money by selling these preparations. Write for terms to Mrs. J. A. Graham, No. 108 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. 'Phone 2048 112 W. Leigh S John H. Braxton REAL ESTATE & LOANS Private Banker and Broker, Loans negotiated on Real Estate. Interest allowed on Deposits. Estates managed, Rent collected and prompt returns Special attention to repairs. Notary With Seal. H F Jonathan FISH, OYSTERS AND PRODUCE. 120 N. 17TH ST., RICHMOND, VA. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Long Distance 'Phone' 752. STRAUS' SPECIAL Old Yacht Club. Will Satisfy the lover of the right kind of stimulant. Special prices. We have all grades of good liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Call and see us. ISAAC STRAUS & CO., 422 E. Broad St.. S. W. ROBINSON NO. 23 NORTH 18TH ST. FINE WINES, LIQUORS CIGARS, &c. All Stock Sold as Guaranteed. PROMPT ATTENTION. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. GEORGE O. BROWN PROTOGRAPHER, 603 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va. Fine Photographs. True to Life. High-class service. Later Improvements in Photograph- ic Out-door Work executed. Reasonable Estimates and Prompt Service. Pictures Enlarged from Old negatives or Photographs. 3-ms THE ECONOMY, 303-5 North Third St FINE TAILORING. CLEANING, DYEING AND REPAIRING CHITMAN M. WHITE, PROPRIETOR. A. Hayes OFFICE AND WARE-ROOMS, 727 North Second Street RESIDENCE, 725 N. 2nd St. First-class Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies when the family have not a suitable place. All country orders are given special attention. Your special attention is called to the new style Oak Caskets. Call and see me and you shall be waited on individually. 'Phane. 2778. THE PLANET SATURDAY...FEBRUARY 22, '08 GILLETTE MUST DIE. Court of Appellants Sustains Sentence on Girl's Slayer. ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 19.-Chester Gillette of Cortland is close to death in the electric chair for the murder of his sweetheart, Grace ("Billy") Brown of South Ossilee, Chenango county, in a lonely part of Big Moose lake, in the Adirondacks, at dusk on the evening of July 11, 1906. The court of appeals has handed down a decision sustaining the judgment of conviction of murder in the first degree. The court will soon fix a new date for the execution of the death sentence, from which Gillette can be saved now only by the supreme court of the United States or the clemency of Governor Hughes. The unanimous opinion of the court, written by Judge Hiscock, riddles Gillette's story of the tragedy to the effect that Grace Brown voluntarily jumped from the boat and was drowned. Judge Hiscock ascribes "impressive unnaturalness" to the principal features of Gillette's tale. He alludes to several points which still further impach its truthfulness and declares that "in addition to these deficiencies and improbabilities in his evidence there are repeated contradictions by a large number of witnesses who apparently had no interest in telling anything but the truth." By Gillette's own evidence, as viewed by Judge Piscock, "we see Gillette emerging from this catastrophe where he made no outcry for help and with apparent composure turning to other pursuits while he left the body of the woman he says he loved better than any one else and intended to marry lying unrecovered and unsought at the bottom of the lake." Judge Hiscock in short accepts as valid the theory of the prosecution that Gillette beat the wretched girl upon the head and face with his tennis racket, tumbled her unconscious body into the lake and fed through the woods to keep his appointment with the other girls. SHOOK UP WHARTON. N. J. Explosion of Dynamite Blew Three Men to Atoms and Rocks Train. DOVER, N. J., Feb. 19.—An explosion of dynamite in the powder and dynamite works at Wharton, two miles from here, blew three men to atoms, shook the country for miles around and almost wrecked express train No. 3 of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, which was passing the town at the rate of a mile a minute at the time. A panic followed in the cars, a score of passengers were severely cut by broken glass, and three were so badly hurt that they got off at Washington, N. J., to secure surgical aid. The train had passed the powder mill, which is close to the track, when the explosion took place, or it would have been blown from the rails. The plate glass windows on the left side of the Pullman coaches and other cars were smashed, and the pieces were hurled through the cars like bullets from a rifle. The passengers, alarmed by the terrific detonation and the breaking of the glass, rushed for the doors, and had the train not been vestibulated some would have undoubtedly jumped. So badly was the train damaged that another was made up at Stroudsburg, Pa., to carry the passengers to their destinations. Every building in Wharton was wrenched by the explosion. Plate glass windows all over bower were shattered, and the force of the shock was felt at Morrisstown and other places as far off as fifteen miles from Wharton. KEENE'S IDEA OF IT. New York Tartuman Defends Race Track Betting as Snorri. NEW YORK, Feb. 19. — Declaring that the antibitting measure which comes up for a hearing today in Albany would prove the deathblow to horse racing and a very severe check to breeding, James R. Keene, for many years a horse breeder and owner and one of the most conspicuous figures on the turf in this state and elsewhere, asserts that the measure should be killed. The owner of the great racers Commando, Domino, Sysonyb and Colin not only sees the end of the sport, which he has always followed purely for sport's sake, his bets being very infrequent and in small sums, but declares that New York will lose $30,000 a year from other lovers of racing. Van Schnick Will go to Jail Van Schalkel Will Go to Jail. NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Captain William H. Van Schalkel, who commanded the steamboat General Stoveen when it burned and 1,000 lives were lost, will begin his sentence of ten years next Tuesday, it having been decided not to take an appeal to the United States supreme court. At a meeting of the officers and of the various committees of the National and American Associations of Masters, Mates and Pilots last night it was decided to petition President Roosevelt to pardon Captain Van Schalkel immediately. "Trade Follows the Flag." WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. The president of the republic of Brazil to commemorate the visit of the Atlantic fleet to the city of Rio Janeiro has signed a decree authorizing the continuation of rebates on tariff charges on articles of American merchandise during the fiscal year of 1908. The rebates which are continued apply to wheat flour, condensed milk, manufactures of rub ber, watches, writing ink, varnishes, refrigerators, planes, scales, typewriters and windmills. Owen Winter Left at Home PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19.—In the municipal election here J. Howard Geadell, who was nominated by both the Republican and City parties, was re-elected city solicitor by the usual large Republican majority. Owen Wister, the novelist, was a City party candidate for select councilman, but his opponent, Charles Seger, a powerful member of the Republican organization, was elected. Thaw to Apply For Divorce NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—The next important move in the tragic history of Harry K. Thaw, it is said, will be the proceedings to bring about the complete and final separation of Thaw and his wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. It is likely that Thaw's family will act for him in the matter, and the marriage will be annulled on the ground that he was insane at the time he married the chorus girl. Long Term For Joke Ended. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Feb. 17.—For hiding his cousin's wedding suit on the day of the ceremony as a Joke, Alvin E. Wooden, aged nineteen, was convicted of burglary and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. This was six weeks ago. Governor Folk has now pardoned the boy. Mistrial In Suell Care CLINTON, 18., Feb. 18.—The jury in the Snell $2,000,000 will case was discharged without agreeing on a verdict. The jury stood eight for breaking the will and four against. The jury was out forty-six hours. The case cannot be heard again before the May term. Lattimer Very Low After Operation. WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.—The condition of Senator Lattimer of South Carolina, who is ill of peritonitis following an operation, has become so alarming that members of his family were summoned to the hospital. His condition remains critical. Ernest Cady Found Doc HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 17.—For former Lieutenant Governor Ernest Cady was found dead in the bathtub at his home in this city. Death was due to fatty degeneration of the heart. He was born at Stafford in 1842 and served with Governor L. B. Morris, the term of 1893-95. Fire on Fortieth Story NEW YORK, Feb. 18. - Two firemen from truck 6 in Liberty street had to deal with what was probably the highest fire that ever occurred in New York when they were sent to put out a blaze on the fordite floor of the new Singer building. Conductors Will Oppose Hughes. ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 17. - Railroad conductors in a delegate convention censured Governor Hughes' failure to appoint a railroad union a public service commissioner and resolved to oppose the governor's presidential aspirations. Bryce, Laurier and Gray, Confer OTTAWA, Feb. 19.—James Bryce British ambassador to the United States, had an interview with Sir Wilt frid Laurier here. There was an informal talk on matters in which the United States and Canada are interested. Lord Grey was present. And Then It Goes Into the Furnace. Most things that are bought go to the buyer—except coal, and that goes to the collar—Judge. One of the Tests "So your daughter made a brilliant marriage?" "Not very," answered Mr. Cumrox. "Your son-in-law is of noble origin?" "Yes. But I could pronounce his name properly the first time I tried." —Washington Star. A. Careful Man "I'm not going to let this paper be caught in any more libel suits if I know it, by George!" exclaimed the chief reporter of The Morning Sensation, running his eye rapidly over a page of copy that lay on his desk. And he inserted a word so that the sentence read: "Calm, the alleged murderer of Abel." etc. Round to Complain "Aren't you proud to see the magnificent railway station that now adds to the beauty of our city?" "No," answered the man who is never happy, "it simply makes the train sheds and tunnels seem more unpleasant by comparison."—Washington Star. No Further Need "I hooked a fish yesterday," said the amateur angler, "that weighed all of ten pounds, but it got off the hook." "Will you swear to that?" asked the one-man audience. "No," answered the a. a. "I swore enough when I lost the fish."—Chicago Daily News. Making Excuses "Republics," said the disappointed statesman, "are ungrateful." 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Large Trial Samples of both Stra-ko and Creole Face Cream mailed on receipt of ten 2-ct. stamps. Lady Agents Wanted Everywhere. THE BURTON TOILET GOODS Co., ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN. (Mention this paper.) YOUR FORTUNE TOLD FREE Send Two-CENT STAMP with birth date and I will send you a description of your life from Cradle to the Grave. All matters of business, love, marriage and health, plainly told by the greatest Astrologer. Patrons astonished and satisfied. Do You Know Them? I would like to locate Misses Roberta and Latifia Gaskins and their brother John Gaskins. He worked in a butcher shop. In 1892 they lived at 934-25th St. Washington, D.C., near Georgetown bridge. I have forgotten their mother's and father's names. Their father kept a restaurant in 1890 on 4½ St. between E and F. South Washington. In 1892 the father, mother and the larger portion of the family left Washington to go to Virginia in the country to live where I know not. Any information will be gladly received. Address ARTHUR J. LEWIS, 1811 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond this 29th day of January, 1908. Charles M. Cheek, Plaintiff. vs. Laura Ann Cheek, Defendant. IN CHANCERY The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce, a vinculo matrimonii by the plaintiff against the defendant And an affidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used by and on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or corporation the defendant, Laura Ann Cheek is without effect and that he, the said Plaintiff does not know her whereabouts; it is ordered that the said defendant appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do whatever is necessary to protect her interest here. A Copy—Teste: P. P. WINSTON, in. Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pg. To Laura Ann Cheek: You'll take notice that I shall on the 19th day of March, 1908 at the office of Phil B. 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