Richmond Planet

THE RICHMOND PLANET Memoirs of the Black Slave. From the jungles of his simple life the black slave first was brought. By white hands of civilization were his many lessons taught; But these lessons were not found in books of bright and shining light—Lo! his ignorance was even made a darker, blacker night! First his tutor placed upon his bowed shoulders broad and strong Labor's burdens;—though e'er working, yet, he did it with a song. Then to crush this singing spirit, as was surely thought the need. Less he dream of freedom's blessings—pricked his heart that it might bleed. "He must never know home comforts he must eat the plains fare; No home ties must ever bind him,—we must break them everywhere. 'Wife' to him must have no meaning (save the very basest sort) Children? pooh! these things are Nature's piccaninnies—to him naught. "Never must he know a book from which he chance may learn to read; If with pen he's ever found, ten thousand lashing stripes he'll need. Pen, again? Cut from his hand the finger that will hold the quill! More than five being found assembled, each black hide must pay the bill. "Virtue? Pooh! A darkey woman! surely, this can't be your mind!" born of her in shame untold: Often from her this was taken,— even this was sold for gold! Auction day! O, God! The groanings! The human flesh! What is the price! Sold, this mother! Sold, this daughter! Sold, this son! Is father, too? No! his blinding eyes must see them borne away by masters new! Now in lonely cabin mourning he must—O, what must he do! Must he pray? No one has taught him! Master says he has no soul! But there is an inward prompting, "Come ye lambs into the fold:" Now less master hear his groanings, instinct lifts him up to thought, "Twixt him and this railing demon he inverts a kitchen pot. Smothered in this pot the groanings of his heart reached God above;—Lashes, kicks and starvings then could only melt for freedom, ever,—nothing else to him was aught Till the Civil strife so justly sat upright this kitchen pot. Now, should he not sing with David, "O, give thanks unto the Lord For His loving kindness!" "Mercy is, at last, his sweet reward! Let him pray for those who were his masters,—mercy for them bled! Humbly pray, "O, Lord, forgive them for they knew not what they did!" LUCIAN B. WATKINS. NEGROES AT THE TOP Architects Who Have Won Their Way Through Pure Merit. The following is an exact copy from the white Democratic paper of Potosi, Mo., where J. A. Lankford and his brother Mr. A. E. Lankford were born. Lankford and Bro., as will be explained in the article are Negro architects, who were pioneers in this country in architects. They are young men of ability, character and standing. J. A. Lankford is president of the Washington Negro Business League and vice-president of the National Negro Business League; a director of the Colored Y. M. C. A. and prominently connected with the St. Lukes and True Reformers. Lankford and Bro., have designed and built more buildings than any other firm of its kind. The supervising architect of the United States in passing on their plans for the Jamestown Exposition said: "The plans of J. A. Lankford and Bro. rank first in every respect, from a standpoint of beauty, design and price." "J. A. Lankford and Bro., architects and builders of Washington, D. C., who were born and reared in Potosi, Mo., have just been selected by the white Presbyterian Church Committee of this city, to plan and build their new stone church, which is to be one of the finest in the city. There were eight competitors in the architects' contest for this building and all white except Lankford and Bro., whose plans were found to be the most satisfactory in every way over those given by his white competitors." All persons owing Mr. Joseph Evans, Oakland Sta., Pittsburg, Pa. for The PLANET will please settle with him at once. THE BROWNSVILLE ENQUIRY. The Committee Reports THE FLOOR OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE [Washington Post, Feb. 26, 1998.] The Senate Committee on Military Affairs at a special meeting called for the purpose voted on the Brownsville affair yesterday afternoon. Eight members, three of them Republicans and five Democrats, upheld the action of the President in dismissing a battalion of Negro troops on account of the shooting up of the Texas town in August, 1996. Five members, all Republicans, held to the opinion that the discharge soldiers had not entered into a so-called "conspiracy of silence" to withhold information concerning the shooting; four of these five declared that the testimony attested during the investigation was insufficient to sustain the charge that the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry had any part in the affray. Two of the five insisted that the testimony showed that none of the soldiers participated in it. The three Republicans and five Democrats mentioned in the first group supported a resolution offered by Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts declaring that in their opinion, the shooting was done by some of the Negro soldiers. The Republicans were Lodge, Warren and Warner; the Democrats were Talaferro, Foster of Louisiana; Overman, Frazier and McCreary. The five Republicans who voted against this resolution were: Foraker, Scott, Hemenway, Bulkeley and Du Pont. All but Du Pont of this last group held to the view that the testimony was insufficient to sustain the charge, while Foraker and Bulkeley were the only ones who declared that the Negro soldiers were positively guillotless. These various votes were taken on separate resolutions offered by members of the committee, five of which were presented by Senator Foraker. The last resolution offered by the Opposition man was to the effect that it was incumbent upon Congress to correct the military records of the discharged infantrymen, reinstate them in the army, and restore to them all the rights of which they were deprived by order of the President. This was defeated by a vote of 8 to 5, the five Republicans already mentioned as having stood together before, declaring in favor of it. Mr. Foraker intends to introduce a bill providing for the re-enlistment of the battalion and their re-bursement for the pay they have lost, as well as the restoration of the civil rights that were taken from them. SECRET CAME OUT A statement issued at the close of the meeting by authority of the committee contained the text of each resolution and the vote thereon, but omitted the roll calls. How each Senator voted as ascertained later. Obviously, it was the purpose of the majority of the committee to keep this matter secret, although it was equally patent that this could not be done, in view of the great interest that has been aroused over the Brownville affray. Apparently the supporters of the President were not anxious to announce that the resolution sustaining his action was carried with the aid of Democratic votes, and perhaps the Democratic Senators were not enthusiastic over proclaiming that they were standing by a Republican President. There was some neat parliamentary duelling between Lodge and Foraker during the meeting. When the committee got down to the voting Mr. Foraker offered his first resolution and immediately Mr. Lodge presented his as a substitute. Mr. Foraker quickly saw that if this procedure were followed a vote would not be taken upon his other four resolutions. He objected to the course proposed by Mr. Lodge, who insisted that it was in accordance with parliamentary practice. Mr. Foraker thereupon withdrew his resolution and permitted Mr. Lodge to offer his. That opened the way for the introduction of every one of his resolutions one after the other, and enabled him to get a vote on them individually, thus putting every member on record. INDEX OF POLITICAL SENTIMENT The vote is a pretty good index to the attitude all of the Republican Senators have taken upon the contest for the Presidential nomination. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1908 Warren, Lodge and Warner are with the President in his support of Secretary Taft, while not one of the other Republicans is in favor of the Secretary. Scott, of West Virginia has not yet made up his mind how he will line up, although he admits his State contains a great deal of Taft sentiment. Hemenway is supporting Vice-President Fairbanks, while Bulkeley and Du Pont are understood to prefer Senator Knox or Governor Hughes, against Mr. Taft. Foraker's position is too well understood to require elucidation. The country will hear more of Brownsville as soon as the committee presents its reports, and the votes yesterday show there will be several. Senator Warner is going to Missouri and asked that the submission of the reports be referred until his return in about ten days. Most of the reports are already drawn up. Senator Foraker having prepared his more than a month ago. The vote yesterday was reached after prolonged investigation, extending over two sessions of Congress and evidence has been taken covering thousands of pages. Practically every Negro of the three companies of infantry dishonorably discharged by President Roosevelt testified in his own behalf, while evidence in support of the President was given by many army officers and citizens of Brownsville. Throughout the entire controversy which in many sections of the country has been made a political issue, the anti-administration side has been directed by Senator Foraker. In the final vote in the committee a majority of the Republican members came to his support. The Ohio Senate, which himed it as gratified at this, as it was appeased from the outset that all of the Democratic members were convinced that the Negroes did the shooting. FIGHT IN SENATE NEXT The fight will be carried to the floor of the Senate. After the reports have been made it is expected Senator Foraker will press the matter to a vote there. If he should secure the same proportion of the Republican members of the Senate as he had in the committee, the vote will be closer than has been anticipated. The committee was in session for nearly three hours. It was, in the main, harmonious, practically the only passage at arms being of a parliamentary nature. The line-up was defined so clearly that the Senators wasted no time in trying to change one another's views. Senator Lodge offered a resolution as follows: "That, in the opinion of this committee, the shooting in the affray at Brownsville on the night of August 13-14, 1906, was done by some of the soldiers belonging to the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry then stationed at Fort Brown, Texas." Senator Foraker offered as a substitute the following: "The testimony wholly fails to identify the individuals, or any of them, who participated in the shooting affray." FORAKER SUBSTITUTE DEFEAT ED. The Foraker substitute was defeated by a vote of 8 to 5, the affirmative votes being Scott, Foraker, Hemenway, Bulkeley, and Du Pont. The negative votes were Warren, Lodge, Warner, Tallafero, Foster, Overman, Frazier and McCreary. The last five named are Democrats. The alignment substantially was the same on most of the substitutes offered. The Lodge resolution finally was adopted by the same division, except that Senator Du Pont did not vote, making three Republicans and five Democrats in favor of supporting the discharge of the Neroes and four Republicans on record against it. The Foraker substitutes were as follows: "The testimony wholly fails to show that the discharged soldiers of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry, or any of them, entered into any agreement, or so-called 'conspiracy of silence,' or that they had among themselves any understanding of any nature to withhold any information of which they, or any of them might be possessed concerning the shooting affray." Five Senators voted for and eight against the resolution. "The testimony is so contradictory and much of it so unreliable, that it is not sufficient to sustain the charge of soldiers of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry, or any of them participated in the shooting affray." The affirmative votes were four and the negative nine. Senator Du Pont joining the latter. ONLY ONE WITH FORAKER "The weight of the testimony shows that none of the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry participated in the shooting affray." Only Senator Foraker and Bulkeley voted for this resolution; eleven Senators opposing it. These resolutions were finally offered by Senator Foraker as a substitute for the Louise resolution: "Whereas the testimony shows that the discharged men had a good record as soldiers, and that many of them had, by their long and faithful service, acquired valuable rights, of which they are deprived by a discharge without honor; and Whereas the testimony shows, be ye a reasonable doubt, that what ever may be the fact as to who did the shooting, many of the men so discharged were innocent of any offense in connection therewith; "Therefore it is, in our opinion the duty of Congress to provide by appropriate legislation, for the correction of their record, and for their re-enlistment and reinstatement in the army; and for the restoration to them of all the rights of which they have been deprived; and we so recommend." This was defeated by a vot of 8 to 5. Senator Du Pont's substitute declared that the testimony showed the shots were fired from Springfield rifles issued to Company B, Twenty-fifth Infantry. In effect it asserted the innocence of Companies C and D, both of which were discharged with Company B. Only the author of the resolution and one other Senator voted for its adoption. SCOTT RESOLUTION DEFEATED Senator Scott's resolution declared the evidence insufficient to hold guilty any particular person or persons and the identity of the guilty parties unknown. It was defeated, 9 to 4. There being no further substitutes offered, the original resolution was adopted. Senator Warner then offered the following resolution: "That the testimony falls to identify the particular soldier or soldiers who participated in the shooting affray." It was agreed to by a vote of eight years, five Republican Senators opposed to the Lodge resolution not voting. Bishop Coppin Here We had the pleasure of meeting Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D., our friend of many years standing. He electrified the congregation of the Third Street A. M. E. Church last Sunday and lectured Monday night. He is a divine of rare educational ability and a reader of great skill and judgment. He visited our office and we were highly gratified to be able to welcome him to Richmond. His residence is as yet in Philadelphia. He was accompanied by Rev. A. J. Nottingham, Rev. Daniel Mays and Druggist William H. Smith. DIED—Albert Hucles, Feb'y. 24, 1908, youngest son of Samuel and Minerva Hucles. He leaves four brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held Wednesday, February 26, 1908 at 2:30 of clock, P. M. —Mrs. D. J. Chavers has been very ill. She was operated upon this week, but the latest reports showed her to be improving slowly. FORAKER FIGHTS FOR TROOPS. Seeks to Have Members of 25th Infantry Re-enlist in United States Army. Senator Foraker introduced his bill yesterday authorizing the re-enlistment of the non-commissioned officers and enlisted men who constituted the battalion of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry (colored), who were discharged without honor by the President on the theory that some members of the battalion shot up the town of Brownsville, Texas, in August, 1906. The bill provides that any and all of the discharged men who make oath that they did not participate in the affray and know of no soldier who did, shall be permitted to re-enlist, and that all the rights and privileges to which they were entitled shall be restored to them, and that their military record shall be cleared. This bill goes to the Committee on Military Affairs, which by a majority vote, decided to uphold the President's action discharging the battalion. It is therefore to be anticipated that it will not be favorably reported. When the committee submits its several disagreeing reports on the Brownsville array, a great deal of speechmaking will follow in the Senate. Although a majority of the Republicans on the committee have decided that there was not sufficient testimony to show that the Negro soldiers shot up Brownsville, it is uncertain whether a majority of the Republicans of the Sneate will take the same view. But, if they do, then the attitude of a majority of the committee reports will have to be adopted with the aid of the Democrats. Sheffield Notes. Mrs. Francis Carter is quite sick. Services were largely attended at the First Baptist Church last Sunday. The Sunday School met at the usual hour. Rev. William Carter the pastor filled the pulpit at each service. Mrs. Lou Merrick is still on the sick list. Mr. Jorma Swift, the barber is out again at his place of business. Give him a call. Read The PLANET if you want to keep posted. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Merrick have returned to their home in Ferriday. La, after quite a stay in our city. Services at the C. M. E. Church last Sabatha was well attended. Presiding Elder A. L. Jackson preached in the morning and at night. The choir rendered very nice music. Mr. Joel Fort conducts a first-class restaurant on Second Street. Meals at all hours. Mr. R. M. Mercer our only colored merchant is doing a nice business on Second Street. Give him your support. Should you visit Sheffield, Ala. and want a place to stop, call on Mrs. Maggie Pride, near Southern Depot. Give The PLANET man your news on Monday. Rev. B. Crawford, the Pastor of the A. M. E. Church in this city preached at eleven o'clock last Sunday. There was no services at night. Mr. Will Johnson, our barber has accepted the Agency for the PLANET. Copies can be found on sale at his shop every Saturday. Price 5 cents. Parents, send your children to some Sunday School every Sunday. The PLANET'S hustling Agent in this city will deliver the papers to your door promptly. Orders can be left at R. M. Mercer's grocery store on Second Street. Mrs. Lula Moore's many friends are glad to learn that she is rapidly recovering from a serious accident to one of her eyes. A good colored barber is wanted at Sheffield, Ala. $12 per week guaranteed. Address Will Johnson. From Newburyport, Mass Mr. Edward Moses, the well known citizen who has been very sick with La Gripe is out again. His many friends were pleased to see him. Mr. Nelson Ricks, Mr. James Smith and Mr. G. Wallace Francis were present at the visitation on February 24th, of Merrimac Lodge, No. 1631, G. U. O. of O. F. of Haverhill, by D. G. M. J. R. Hamm and M. V. P. William H. Jones of Boston. After the business session a fine collation was served. Mr. James Smith was present at the Board Directors meeting on February 25th in Boston, of Love and Charity to arrange the endowment plan for the society. Mr. C. C. Chase, the well-known and popular tonorius artist of Boston is with us again. His many friends and proprietor S. E. Baptiste of "The People's" shop are delighted FORAKER WINS In His District. 6th Congressional Convention Endorses His Candidacy. STIRRING TIMES IN THE BUCK-EYE STATE—OHIO WILL NOT BE SOLID FOR PRESIDENT ROOSE-VELT'S CANDIDATE. Cincinnati, Feb. 25—Contesting delegations to the Republican National Convention were elected in the Sixth Ohio District to-day. One delegation, chosen by a convention at Xenia, is pledged to Senator Foraker, who was indorsed as Ohio's favorite son, and candidate for the Presidency. The other convention, held at Loveland, indorsed Secretary Taft and selected two delegates and two alternates pledged to support him. The proceedings of both meetings were marked by warm discussions and frank expressions of opinions. The Xenia meeting was filled with the warm supporters of Senator Leaker and they did not exhibit the least hesitancy in giving expression to their loyalty to him and also in denouncing the War Secretary and President Roosevelt. for Congress; he was our candidate at the primaries." Rev. Dr. Taylor's "House-Warming." Rev. W. L. Taylor, D. D. and his Madame forged to the front of the social set of this city Thursday, February 20th, when they threw open the doors of their new palatial mansion to the public. The more than twenty rooms were thronged with a steady stream of the leaders of Richmond society and the happy couple were the recipients of many presents and more congratulations. They stood in the front parlor and on one side was Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, who with an ease and grace for which she is noted assisted in the INDORSED FORAKER'S ACTS The resolutions adopted indorsed Senator Foraker's position in the Brownsville affair, his opposition to the joint admission of Arizona and New Mexico, his action in voting against the rate bill, and expressed full confidence in his ability, loyalty and integrity. Praise was also bestowed on Senator Dick. Every mention of Foraker's name was the signal for applause. The name of Secretary Taft was held up to derision. One speaker, J. D. Huston, of Georgetown, described him as "a hot house candidate, brought forward and pressed forward against the better sentiment of the people of Ohio." He and Pres. Roosevelt were denounced as the "would-be eliminators of the Senator." Jesse Taylor, the primary nominee for Congress, was indorsed. SPOKE FOR FORAKER TO TAFT MEN. A recognized Foraker man, Taylor, was given an ovation when he entered the convention, in the afternoon. In the foremono he had made a speech at the Loveland convention in behalf of his candidacy. He did not secure the endorsement of the Taft convention, however. No one was nominated against him, but no action was taken on the Congressional nomination until after he had left the hall, to hurry to Xenia to attend the convention there. Taylor out of sight, the Taft men then adjourned their convention, subject to the call of the convention chairman. If Taylor displays strong sentiment for Foraker, it is said, the Taft men will call their convention together again and nominate another candidate for Congress. The Secretary of War was warmly indorsed in this meeting and the delegates pledged to him. His followers were as free in condining Foraker as the members of the Xenia convention were in ridiculing the Secretary. They made no effort to conceal their opposition to Taylor. BOTH WILL CLAIM REGULARITY. The expected happened in the Sixth Ohio Congressional District yesterday, when two Republican conventions were held and that sets of delegates chosen. This district will furnish one of the prettiest contests that will be put up to the National Committee for adjudication. Each faction will claim, and does now, that its delegates were properly and regularly chosen. The following telegram was received last night from one of Senator Foraker's friends in Xenia: "The convention was the largest in the history of the district. Not a Taft man anywhere. Gloves were discarded, and the truth about the fight against you was told in fearless speeches, which were cheered to the echo. "R. W. Gillechrist and Judge Sharp were chosen delegates to the National Convention and instructed to vote for Senator Foraker for President. Senator J. G. Carson was chairman of the convention. About 800 people attended, and it was a hummer. Only 48 people attended the rump convention at Loveland which chose Taft delegates. Both conventions nominated Jesse Taylor PRICE, FIVE CENTS. ER WINS District. National Conven- ses His Can- acy. BUCK-EYE STATE—OHIO OR PRESIDENT ROOSE- CANDIDATE. for Congress; he was our candidate at the primaries." Rev. Dr. Taylor's "House-Warming." Rev. W. L. Taylor, D. D. and his Madame forged to the front of the social set of this city Thursday, February 20th, when they threw open the doors of their new palatial mansion to the public. The more than twenty rooms were thronged with a steady stream of the leaders of Richmond society and the happy couple were the recipients of many presents and more congratulations. They stood in the front parlor and on one side was Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, who with an case and grace for which she is noted assisted in the arduous task of receiving visitors. Mrs. Mollie Browne Smith was another one of the noticeable visitors. Refreshments were served in the dining room and the efforts of the waiters were taxed. Far into the night the visitors continued to enjoy themselves. This residence is the finest In the State, so far as ownership among colored people is concerned. Architect A. A. Ford, who takes unto himself the credit for having designed the structure was present and as proud as Grand Worthy Master Taylor himself. The mansion is heated by steam and lighted by both gas and electricity. Dr. Taylor has employed a corp of servants to look after the place and telephones are among the conveniences of this mansion. It is impossible to describe this dwelling in all of its magnificence, but it is enough to state that Dr. Taylor is now living in keeping with the high position he occupies. His stables are modern in every particular and his horses well suited for his purposes. Entered Into Rest CARY--Slister Mary Cary departed this life February 13, 1908 at 2:25 A. M. at the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. William Banks Wood, Petersburg, Dinwiddie Co., Va. She bore her sickness with Christian fortitude she said she was going home to rest with Jesus. That the Lord had promised her everlasting life and she was leaping upon His word. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. for the space of 54 years. She leaves 10 children; 6 daughters and 4 sons, 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 sons-in-law. Rev. G. B. Howard, D. D. Pastor Gilfield Baptist Church, conducted the services. Funeral Director J. M. Wilkeron officiated. "Sleep on, Dear mother, Sleep and take thy rest, We loved the well, But Jesus loved the best." FAMILY. In Memoriam. WILLIAMS—In loving remembrance of my dear brother, ARMISTEAD WILLIAMS, who died one year ago, March 1, 1907. "There was an angel band in Heaven That was not quite complete: So God took our darling brother, To fill the vacant seat." HIS SISTER. MANN—WILLIS Mrs. Martha A. Willis 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 March 8, 1908 from 6 to 10 P. M., 118 E. Leigh Street. —Subscribe to The PLANET. THE PLANET SATURDAY... FEBRUARY 29, '08 Langford had unconsciously ridden forward a bit to meet the boys as they had clattered up shamefacedly. Now he turned. "Why, that fellow over there. I knocked him out." He rode back slowly. There was no man there, no the trace of a man. They stared at each other a moment, silently. Then Langford spoke. "No, I am not going to leave Willisland's little girl out in the dew," he said, with an inscrutable smile. "While some of you ride in to get some one to see about that body out there and bring out the doctor, I'll take her over to White's for to-night, anyway. Mrs. White will care for her. Then perhaps we will send for the 'gal reporter,' Jim." CHAPTER XI. She held out her left hand with a sad little smile. "It is good of you to come so soon," she said, simply. She had begged so earnestly to sit up that Mrs. White had improvised an invalid's chair out of a huge old rocker and a cracker box. It did very well. Then she had partially clothed the girl in a skimpy wrapper of the sort Langford abominated, throwing a man's silk handkerchief where the wrapper failed to meet, and around the injured arm. Mrs. White had then recalled her husband from the stables where he was on the point of mounting to join the relief party that was to set off in search of Williston at 10 o'clock. The starting point unanimously agreed upon was to be the pitiful remnants of Williston's home. Men shook their heads dubiously whenever the question of a possible leading trail was broached. The soil was hard and dry from an almost rainless July and August. The fugitives might strike across country anywhere with meager chances of their trail being traced by any. Mrs. White and her husband, kindly souls both, lifted the girl as gently as might be from the bed to the rudely constructed invalid's chair by the sitting-room window. Then they left her—the woman to putter around her kitchen, the man to make good his appointment. But the exertion had been to much for Mary. She had counted on strength that she did not posses. Where had she lost it? she wondered, lacking comprehension of her exceeding weakness. To be sure, her arm alternately ached and smarted, but one's arm was really such a small part of one, and she had been so strong—always. She tried to shake of the faintness creeping over her. It was effort thrown away. She lay back on her polly, very white and worn, her pretty hair tangled and loosened from its coils. Paul came. He was dusty and travel-stained. He had been almost continuously in his saddle since near midnight of the night before. He was here, big, strong and worthy. Mary did not cry, but she remembered how she had wanted to a few hours ago and she wondered that she could not now. Strangely enough, it was Paul who wanted to cry now—but he didn't. He only swallowed hard and held her poor hand with all gentleness, afraid to let go lest he also let go his mastery over the almost insurmountable lump in his throat. "I tried to come sooner," he said, huskily, at last, releasing her hand and standing before her. "But I've been riding all over—for men, you know—and I had a talk with Gordon, too. It took time. He is coming out to see you this afternoon. He is coming with doc. Don't you think you had better go back to bed now? You are so—so white. Let me carry you back to bed before I go." "Are you going, too?" asked Mary, looking at him with wide eyes of gratitude. "Surely," he responded, quickly. "Did you think I wouldn't." "I-I—didn't know. I thought—there were a lot going—there would be enough without you. But—I 'am glad. If you go, it will be all right. You will find him if any one can." "Won't you let me carry you back to bed till doc comes?" said Langford, brokenly. "I could not bear it in bed," she caid, clearly. Her brown eyes were beginning to shine with fever, and red spots had broken out in her pale cheeks. "If you make me go, I shall die. I hear it all the time when I am lying down—galloping, galloping, galloping. They never stop. They always begin all over again." "What galloping, little girl?" asked Langford, soothingly. He saw she was becoming delirious. If doc and Dick would only come before he had to go. But they were not coming until after dinner. He gazed down the dusty road. They would wait for him, the others. He was their leader by the natural-born right of push and energy, as well as by his having been the sole participant with his own cowboys, in the last night's tragedy. But would he do well to keep them waiting? They had already delayed too long. And yet how could he leave Williston's little girl like this—even to find Williston? "They are carrying my father away," she said, with startling distinctness. "Don't you hear them? If you would listen, you could hear them. Do listen! They are getting faint now—you can hardly hear them. They are fainter—fainter—" She had raised her head. There was an alert look on her face. She leaned slightly toward the window. "Good God! A man can't stand everything!" cried Langford, hoarsely. He tore the knotted handkerchief from his throat. It was as if he was choking. Then he put his cool, strong hand to her burning forehead and gently smoothed back the rough hair. Gradually, the fixed look of an indescribable horror passed away from her face. The strained, hard eyes softened, became dewy. She looked at him, a clinging helplessness in her eyes, but sweet and sane. "Don't you worry, child," he said comfortingly. "They can't help finding him. Twenty men with the sheriff start on the trail. There'll be 50 before night. They can't help finding him. I'm going to stay right here with you till doc comes. I'll catch up with them before they've gone far. I'll send word to the boys not to wait. Must be somebody around the house, I reckon, besides the old lady." He started cheerily for the door. "Mr. Langford!" "Yes?" "Please come back." He carne quickly to her. "What is it?" "Mr. Langford, will you grant me a favor?" "Certainly, Miss Mary. Anything in this world that I can do for you I will do. You know that, don't you?" "I am all right now. I don't think I shall get crazy again if you will let me sit here by this window and look out. If I can watch for him, it will give me something to do. You see, I could be watching all the time for the party to come back over that little rise up the road. I want you to promise me," she went on, steadily, "that I may sit here and wait for you—to come back." "God knows you may, little girl, anyway till doc comes." "You are wiser than doc," pursued the girl. "He is a good fellow, but foolish, you know, sometimes. He might not understand. He might like to use authority over me because I am his patient—when he did not understand. Promise that I may sit till you come back." "I do premiere, little girl. Tell him I said so. Tell him——" "I will tell him you are—the boss," she said, with a pitiful little attempt at a jest, and smiling wanly. "He will mind—the boss." Langford was in agony. Perspiration was springing out on his forehead though August was wearing away peacefully in soft coolness with CORRIDOR "I'll Have to Ride Like Kingdom Come." "I'll Have to Ride Like Kingdom Come." drifting depths of white cloud as a lounging-robe—a blessed reprieve from the blazing sun of the long weeks which had gone before. "And then I want you to promise me," went on Mary, quietly, "that you will not think any more of staying behind. I could not bear that. I trust you to go. You will, won't you?" "Yes, I will go. I will do anything you say. And I want you to believe that every thing will be all right. They would not dare to kill him now, knowing that we are after them. If we are not back to-night, you will not worry, will you? They had so much the start of us." "I will try not to worry." "Well, good-bye. Be a good girl, won't you?" "I will try," she answered, wearily. With a last look into the brave, sweet face, and smothering a mad, uncowman-like desire to stay and comfort this dear little woman while others rode away in stirring quest, Langford strode from the slick room into the kitchen. "Don't let her be alone any more than you can help, Mother White," he said, brusquely, "and don't worry her about going to bed." "Have a bite afore you start, Mr. Langford, do," urged the good woman, hospitably. "You're that worn out you're white around the gills. I'll bet you haven't had any bite o' breakfast." "I had forgotten—but you are right. No, thank you, I'll not stop for anything now. I'll have to ride like kingdom come. I'm late. Be good to her, Mother White," this last over his shoulder as he sprang to his mount from the kitchen stoop. The long day wore along. Mother White was baking. The men would be ravenous when they came back. Many would stop there for something to eat before going on to their homes. It might be to-night, it might be tomorrow, it might not be until the day after, but whenever the time did come, knowing the men of the range country, she must have something "by her." At last came the doctor and Gordon, driving up in the doctor's top-buggy, weather-stained, mud-bedaubed with the mud of last spring, of many springs. The doctor was a badly dressed, pleasant-eyed man, past middle age, with a fringe of gray whiskers. He was a sort of journeyman doctor, and he had drifted hither one day two summers ago from the Lake Andes country in this self-same travel-worn conveyance with its same bony sorrel. He had found good picking, he had often jovially remarked since, chewing serenely away on a brand of vile plug the while. He had elected to remain. He was part THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA and parcel of the cattle country now. He was an established condition. People had learned to accept him as he was and be grateful. Haste was a mental and physical impossibility to him. He took his own time. All must perforce acquiesce. "You have worked yourself into a high fever, Miss Williston, that's what you've done," he said, with professional mournfulness. "I know it," she smiled wanly. "I couldn't help it. I'm sorry." Gordon drew up a chair and sat down by her, saying with grave kindness, "You are fretting. We must not let you. I am going to stay with you all night and shoo the goblins away." "You are kind," said Mary, gratefully. "May I tell you when they come? If some one speaks to me they go away." "Indeed you may, dear child," he exclaimed, heartily. He had been half joking when he spoke of keeping things away. He now perceived that these things were more serious than he know. The doctor administered medicine to reduce the fever, dressed the wounded arm, with Gordon's ready assistance, and then called in Mother White to prepare the bed for his patient; but he paused nonplussed before the weight of entreaty in Mary's eyes and voice. "Please don't," she cried out, in actual terror. "Oh, Mr. Gordon, don't let him! I see such awful things when I lie down. Please! Please! And Mr. Langford said I might sit up till he came. Mr. Gordon, you will not let him put me to bed, will you?" "I think it would be better to let her have her way, Lockhart," said Gordon in a low voice. "Maybe it would, Dick," said the doctor, with surprising meekness. "I'll stay all night and I'll take good care of her, Lockhart. There's Mother White beckoning to supper. You'll eat before you go? No, I won't take any supper now, thank you, mother, I will stay with Mary." And he did stay with her all through the long watches of that long night. He never closed his eyes in sleep. Sometimes Mary would drop off into uneasy slumber—always of short duration. When she awakened suddenly in wide-eyed fright, he soothed her with all tenderness. Sometimes when he thought she was sleeping, she would clutch his arm desperately and cry out that there was some one behind the big cottonwood. Again it would be to ask him in a terrified whisper if he did not hear hoof-beats, galloping, galloping, galloping, and begged him to listen. He could always quiet her, and she tried hard to keep from wandering; but after a short, broken rest, she would cry out again in endless repetition of the terrors of that awful night. Mrs. White and several of her small progeny breathed loudly from an adjoining room. A lamp burned dimly on the table. It grew late-12 o'clock and after. At last she rested. She passed from light, broken slumber to deep sleep without crying out and thus awakening herself. Gordon was tired and sad. Now that the flush of fever was gone, he saw how white and miserable she really looked. The circles under her eyes were so dark they were like bruises. The mantle of his misfortune was spreading to bring others besides himself into its somber folds. The men were coming back. But they were coming quietly, in grim silence. He dared not awaken Mary for the news he knew they must carry. He stepped noiselessly to the door to warn them to a yet greater stillness and met Langford on the threshold. The two surveyed each other gravely with clasped hands. "You tell her, Dick. I—I can't," said Langford. His big shoulders drooped as under a heavy burden. "Must I?" asked Gordon. "Dick, I—I can't," said Langford, brokenly. "Don't you see?—if I had been just a minute sooner—and I promised." "Yes, I see, Paul," said Gordon, quietly. "I will tell her." "You need not," said a sweet clear voice from across the room. "I know, I heard. I think I knew all the time—but you were all so good to make me hope. Don't worry about me any more, dear friends. I am all right now. It is much better to know. I hope they didn't hang him. You think they shot him, don't you?" "Little girl, little girl," cried Langford, on his knees beside her, "it is not that! It is only that we have not found him. But no news is good news. That we have found no trace proves that they have to guard him well because he is alive. We are going on a new track to morrow. Believe me, little girl, and go to bed now, won't you, and rest?" "Yes," she said, wearily, as one in whom no hope was left, "I w" I will mind—the boss." As he laid her gently on the bed, while Mrs. White, aroused from sleep, fluttered aimlessly and drowsily about, he whispered, his breath carressing her cheeks "You will go to sleep right away, won't you?" "I will try. You are the boss." Sound Advice. Live as healthy a life as you can, that's the thing. Keep your brain and body wholesome. I don't agree that the present-day boy plays games too much. Boys want heaps and heaps of fresh air. They cannot have too much—The Captain. Fly's Wonderful Acility. A fly so minute as to be almost invisible ran three inches in half a second, and was calculated to make no less than 540 steps in the time a man could breathe once. A man with proportionate agility could run 24 miles in a minute. Milk as Fire Extinguisher Milk is suggested as a good extinguisher for burning petroleum. It forms an emulsion with the oil and, by disturbing its cohesion, attenuates the combustible element, as water cannot. LAST WINTER'S THINGS Mother wears last winter's hat Also wears last winter's furs. And the coat she wears—why, that All last winter's, too, was hers. Thought she has a hat at Of the trouble hard time brings. All the clothes that mother's got Are her old last winter's things. Sister wears it breaks her heart Her last winter's things too wears; Gowns that then were voted smart Now have quite a dowdy air; But she wears them, just the same, To the dinner and the dance, Though till now it was her alm Always to be in advance. I am wearing the old suit That I wore last winter through; It was out of style to boot. On the day that it was new. My sister wears a whole, Though they are half-southern at that, And a patch conceals a hole— And I wear last winter's hat. Father wears last winter's things. And he says 'twould be a roll If through some weird monkeyyings. We could burn last winter's coal. And he frowns and says when we Kick about our bitter pills. He's better off, for he Has to pay last winner's bills! — Chicago Post. "The new bookkeeper is a regular encyclopedia." "No, very thick." — Philadelphia Press. Going Some Giving Some. Our earth speeds on the stars amid. We sit fat tires, never tire. Let's hope that it will never skid. Or get a punctured tire. His Failing. "What an exasperating old cuss Hewligus is in the matter of borrowing money!" "Why, I thought he was well fixed. I didn't suppose he ever had occasion to borrow any." "Great Scott! He doesn't. What I mean is that it's exasperating to get turned down every time you try to borrow from him."—Chicago Tribune. Waste of Energy. The prize hen resolved to quit laying. "It seems so utterly absurd," she clucked, "for a $500 fowl to spend her time and strength in turning out eggs at 36 cents a dozen." Perching herself on her exclusive roost, she eyed the common barnyard hens below her with lofty disdain.—Chicago Tribune. Historical Data Chicago Teacher—In what year did Columbus land? Class—(No answer). Teacher—Come! Can't any of you tell? Bright Boy—I don't remember th' 'xact year, mum, but it was before the fire.—N. Y. Weekly. Unerring Maternal Instinct. "They look exactly alike, and you dress them exactly alike, Mrs. Highsnoggle," said the caller. "How can you tell them apart?" "That isn't hard to do," answered the mother of the twins. "If I slap Johnny and he swears a blue streak I know it's Dick."—Chicago Tribune. Flattering Comparison "Isn't he a cute little darling?" said the fond mother, proudly exhibiting the cherub. "Yes," answered her bachelor brother, "he's funnier than one of these mechanical toys. You don't have to wind him up."—Chicago Tribune. Feminine Consistency. First Bridesmaid—Dear Mabel is nothing if not consistent. Second Ditto—Well? First Bridesmaid—You know she was the president of the Rainy Daisies, so she insisted at her wedding on carrying a shower bouquet.—Baltimore American. Source of Information Singleton—You seem to know a lot about women. Wedderly—You bet I do. Singleton—Got wise by studying the ways of your wife, eh? Wedderly—No, I listen to what she says about other women.—Chicago Daily News. Advice. This generous world in which we live With good advice keeps men awake. 'Tis something that all love to give And no one really cares to take. Eate's Perversity "Did you see where a girl was stricken blind in New York while playing the piano?" "That just shows how perverse fate is even with its afflictions. Why couldn't it strike with deafness the people who have to listen to girls playing the piano?"—Baltimore American. In and Out "I tell you," bellowed the street corner orator, "there are two sides to this question of reforming people by imprisoning them!" "You bet!" muttered Tuffold Knutt, who was leaning against a lamp post. "I've tried both sides of it lots of times."—Chicago Tribune. Floral Designs Are at Present High in Fashion's Favor. Floral hairdressing is one of the favorite ideas and many picturesque effects are being obtained. One of the prettiest designs is a cap of single geranium blossoms; it makes an excellent decoration for a low collure. This cap is in a three-cornered shape on a fine net foundation. The edges are finished in dark green leaves and the geranium flowers are set so closely that no space is visible between. Another pretty decoration seen in a theater was made of red berries and green leaves arranged in two large circles, each one being worn closely at the side of the head. The berries and leaves almost completely covered the back of the head, and from the front just showed sufficiently to make a pretty frame for the fact. The spray effects, outlining the puffs of hair, are being worn with charming effects, and the contrast in color of the little blossoms used brings out all the good points in the color of the hair and the artistic arrangement of the coiffure. These sprays are made of laburnum, wistaria or the tayl bell flowers, and they all start from a central point in the back of the hair, where the high combs so fashionable just now are inserted. Each puff of the hair is outlined by these tiny flowers, and separate sprays of varying lengths are pinned down over the back of the hair, mingling with the curls at the nape of the neck. PARIS STYLES AND COLORS Blue Stockings and Big Hats Worn In Gay Capital, The favorite color for stockings over in Paris this season is blue. But another word comes from the other side that Parisiian style makers are concealing their original designs because Americans steal them. Well, now, did you ever? Mushroom hats are not dead; only the brims are wider and turn up at the edges; as to smaller sizes being worn, that depends on the buyer. It will interest those who have humanitarian skruples to know that the gayest plumage nowadays comes from the humble barnyard, the poulterer's shop and the sportsmen's guns. The feathery product from these sources is dyed in magnificent colors confured into vast heights that decorate the newest shapes and are softened to the needs of the picture hat. When women are tired of seeing themselves overtopped by these constructions, there will be changes, not till then. The last word is by no means said on the unique hat of the season. AFTER THE HEAVY DINNER. Good idea to Pass Digestive Tablets Among the Guests. If you have provided a big dinner whose consequences you fear for some of your guests it is not a bad idea to have digestive tablets passed as soon as the diners leave the table. This can be done in the way of a joke. Each pepsin tablet should be wrapped in tinfoil and inside written with a motto or some ludicrous advice on the danger of overcating and the wisdom of getting the best of a big dinner before it gets the best of you. It will afford much amusement, but, nevertheless, see that all take their pill, whether they want to or not. If you use liqueurs, creme de minthe is excellent to serve in the drawing room at the close of a big dinner. Or if you are strictly temperance the plain mint could be passed in the same dainty glasses. IN RIBBON OR SILK. Belt of flowered ribbon or silk with tiny tabs in the back which hook on the waist. Scented Waist Hangers. Shirt-waist boxes are all very well, but they cannot accommodate more than two or three waists without crushing, and invariably the waist which one wants is at the bottom of the box. If one has plenty of closet room it is a much better plan to use waist hangers on a clothes pole extended across the platform. Every woman delights in dainty toilet belongings and will appreciate prettily covered waist hangers scented with her favorite perfume. The frame should first be covered with cotton plentifully sprinkled with sachet. An additional touch of daintiness may be had by suspending six or more tiny sachet bags from the center with baby ribbon. This is also a very good idea for a hanger for light-weight skirts. A Harmony of Idea. "These frenzied financiers somewhat imitate Nero in their methods of destruction." "How so?" "He fiddled when Rome was ruined. Now they do the ruining to the tune of a loot."—Baltimore American. Hard Luck. "Worse than that," answered Mr. Jonah Jones. "It looks as if I wouldn't be able to rent a floor."—Washington Star. Up to Deviltry. New York Child—Let's play pirates! Boston Child—All right. Shall we pirate plays or books?—Puck. THREE MAKES KINKY HAIR SOFT REMOVES DANDRUFF AND MAKES IT GROW LONG AND LUXURIOUS LINCOLN HAIR POMADE SOFTENS THE HAIR AND KEEPS IT FROM BREAKING KEEPS SCALP FRESH CLEAN AND WHOLESOME A Woman's Hair Makes or Mars Her Beauty. If your hair is short. If your head is full of dandruff. If your scalp is diseased, LINCOLN HAIR POMADE will make it grow, remove the dandruff and cure scalp diseases. LINCOLN HAIR POMADE is highly perfumed and is the finest toilet preparation on the market. All we ask is for you to give it a trial and we feel confident the result will be so satisfactory that you will recommend it to your friends. Be sure and get the genuine and refuse weak and inferior substitutes. For sale at all Drug Stores. NORFOLK, VA., U. S. A. If your dealer does not keep it, send his name and 20 cents in silver and we will send you a bottle by return mail. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for particulars. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGN JURGEN'S SON JURGEN'S SON Before making your purchase you would do well to call at the most reliable furniture house in the city and see the fine line of COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may only accept our coupon free whether an answer is provided or not. THEMES strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents, not only the US. We also receive special notice, without charge, in the REFRIGERATORS, MATTINGS, OIL-CLOTHS And in fact everything that is needed in house furnishings. RUGS AND CARPETS Of every description; also the latest designs in ROCKERS and special CHAIRS Our goods are the best for the price and the price is very low. C. G. JURGEN'S SON, ADAMS AND BROAD STREETS ```markdown ``` BLACKWELL & BRO. ONE OF THE LEADING PAINTER Practical House and Sign Painter Graining and General Contractors. So STRAIGHTENTS KINNY or CURLEY that it can be put up in any style Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as hair satin. It is a safe preparation known to us that makes kinky or curly hair straight as born, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results are usually sufficient for a year. The bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The prevents dandruff, relieves itching, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling and nourishes the roots, gives it new life and harmless, it is a toilet accessory for ladies, gentlemen and children. Ford's Hair Pomade about 188, and label, "ZONIZED OZ SINCE 1874." The States Patent Office, in 1874. Be sure to get SOFT and PLABLE. Beware of irritations. Pomade is put up in 50 ct. size, and is in Chicago and by as. The genuine has the age. Refuse all others. Full directions with every bottle. Price only 50 ct. Sold by Ford's Hair Pomade. The dealer can not supply you, he can get it or send us 50 ct. for one bottle postal, or $1.40 for three bottles or $2.00 for six bottles. Charges to all ballets in U.S. When order is not received, mention name of this paper. Write your The Organized Oz Morrow Co. ...ALL, WORK GUARANTEED..... Cards, Letters or Orders. ...Give us a trial, you will never regret tt.... Address, 608 St. Peter Street, RICHMOND, VA. JOSHUA BANKS & SONS EVERY DAY CONSISTENT WITH FINE CATERING Special Offer 499.99 FUNK - Subscribe to The P ANET. Only $1.50 per year. Somewhat Remarkable Animal. The Chinese pony is said to be somewhat like a sheep, his nose rounding off similarly and not unlike a camel, but in disposition he resembles a pig and in many ways is like a mule. Obscure Art. "I'm afraid you don't appreciate that composition," remarked the musician. "No," answered Mr. Cumrox; "in all frankness, I must say I don't. It keeps me guessing." "Guessing?" "Yes. I always have three guesses —why anybody wrote it in the first place, why anybody plays it in the second, and why anybody listens to it in the third."—Washington Star. Danger In Fashion's Fad. Feminine medical authority says openwork stockings in winter do not produce pneumonia, but they do produce a red nose. Which, as everybody will admit, is much worse. According to Orders How do you do!" exclaimed the let carrier, as he greeted the auctioneer. A Woman's Rebuke. The only time when beauty comes from some men is when the buttercup grows on their grave.—Manchester Ualon. "I do as I am bid," answered the auctioneer, with a fiendish grin. "Much the same here," rejoined the l. c. "I do as I am directed."—Chicago Daily News. Felt for Poor "Horse." While out walking small Howard found a horsehoe. "Oh, mamma," he exclaimed, "a horseie has loosed one of its feet!" The Disadvantage "Why do you dislike poetry so much?" "Because," answered the man who uses scented hair oil, "when you quote prose very few people can be sure it isn't an original remark, but when you quote poetry everybody is wise on the instant."—Washington Star. Seriousness. A man who hopes to succeed must take himself seriously, even if it be his business to banish seriousness. London consumes 500,000,000 eggs a year. They weigh 60,000 tons and cost the eaters $20,000,000. The Way of the World. He that is up is toasted; he that is down is kicked—Gaelic Proverb. Value of Silence Silence never makes a blunder, and once in a white makes a splendid Mt.-Home Note. Maxim. Never put a cigar in the mouth. - Princeton Tiger. --- FOUR THE PLANET ADVERTISING RATES ADVERTISING STATES. For one inch, three months... 5.00 For one inch each subsequent insertion... 5.00 For two inches, three months... 6.00 For two inches, six months... 10.00 For two inches, twelve months... 14.00 For two inches, twelve months... 20.00 Marriage and Funeral Notices, one inch... 10.00 Standing and Transient Notices per line... 10.00 POSTAGE STAMPS OF A HIGHER DENOMINATION THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED ON SUBSCRIPTIONS. There are four ways by which money can be sent by mail at our risk—In a Post Office Money Order, by Bank Check or Draft, or an Express Money Order, by a Post Office, of some of these can be procured, in a Registered Office. MONEY ORDERS—You can buy a Money Order at your Post Office, payable at the Richmond Post Office and we will be responsible for its delivery. EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS can be obtained at any office of the American Express Co., the United States Express Co., and the Wells Fargo and Co.'s Express Company. We will be responsible for any of these companies. The Express Money Order is safe and convenient way for forwarding money. REGISTERED LETTER—If a Money Order, Post Office or an Express Office is not within your address, you must register the Letter you wish to send to your cents. Then, if the Letter is lost or stolen, it can be traced. You can send money in this way. We cannot be responsible for money sent in letters in any other way than one of the four ways mentioned above. If you send your money in any other way, you must do it at your own risk. RENEWALS, ETC.—If you do not want THE PAPER you continued for another year after your subscriber requests it, you then notify us by Postal Card to discontinue it. The course you have decided that subscribers to newspaper who do not order their paper discontinued at the expiration date it has been paid are held liable for the payment up to date when they order the paper discontinued. COMMUNICATIONS—When writing to us to request your subscription or to discontinue your paper, you should address it to the address in full, otherwise we cannot find your name on our website. CHANGE OF ADDRESS—In order to change the address of a subscriber, we must be sent the former as well as the present address. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va. as second class matter * SATURDAY, FEBUARY 29, 2008. THAT BROWNSVILLE REPORT "Many covet human esteem, and are determined to secure it even though they sacrifice virtue and conscience to false greatness and popular glory."—J. Webster. The expected has happened and the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs has made a report adverse to Companies B, C and D of the 25th Infantry. This occurred at a meeting of the committee held Tuesday, Feb. 25th, at Washington, D. C. Five Republicans voted against sustaining the President and the War Department in their ruling in the case and three Republicans and five Democrats voted in favor of them. It will be seen then that it was only by the aid of Democratic votes that President Roosevelt was able to secure support in his perpetration of this "crowning wrong" of the century. In this showing Senator Joseph B. Foraker stands forth as the most prominent figure in the controversy. His transcendant abilities were everywhere in evidence and in the face of the combined weight and influence of the administration, all marshalled against him, he stands forth as a striking example of pluck, perseverance and courage. He won though from the standpoint of party support and it must indeed have been embarrassing to the distinguished occupant of the White House to know that the majority of his own party on the Committee had virtually voted against him. We have read carefully the resolution as passed and adopted by the majority of the committee composed of both Democrats and Republicans. It is as follows: "That in the opinion of this committee, the shooting in the affray at Brownsville on the night of August 13-14, 1906 was done by some soldiers belonging to the 25th United States Infantry and stationed at Fort Brown, Texas." To our mind, this declaration does not justify the President of the United States in his punishment of 167 men for the alleged conduct of not more than 12 members of the command. It makes the action of the War Department and President Roosevelt wholly indefensible. Yet this is as far as even the majority of the committee, composed of three Republicans and five Democrats would go. We have always admired Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. His speeches have been literary gems and his declarations in the past in favor of justice and human rights, had in our judgment entitled him to the mantle of the late lamented George F. Hoar. A change has come over the representative for the grand old State of Massachusetts and we are now forced to turn away from that commonwealth in a search for those great advocates of truth and justice that for nearly a hundred years made New England famous. The mantle has fallen upon the shoulders of Ohio's Senator and we see the ignoble effort now being made to drive him from public life on account of his outspoken utterances in favor of great principles. It is not the Negro question, or his outspoken defense of the Black Battalion that is doing it. These are simply incidents in the tragedy that is now being enacted in Ohio. It is that independence, that lack of subservency, that condemnation of the rate bill fasco, the demagogic appeals to the worst passions of the masses, by attacks upon the classes that is causing this merciless attack upon the distinguished Ohioan. It is consoling to know though that history repeats itself in the rise and fall of men as well as in the rise and fall of nations. If Foraker is right, he will be vindicated. If not this year, then next year, and if not next year, then the one following, but vindication will come,—yes, "Come it will, the day decreed by fate." The report which we publish in another column will richly repay a perusal. It will serve as a guide for the voters in the coming political contest. That the report of the Committee will be adopted by the United States Senate before the Presidential election is a remote possibility. That it will be shelved if it is brought up in the higher legislative chamber of the nation is a practical certainty. So far as the colored people of these United States are concerned, to President Roosevelt, Secretary of War Taft and the three Republican Senators, who united with the five Democrats to punish without proof of guilt and who supported the novel unconstitutional contention that "a man is presumed guilty until he proves himself innocent," they will say in the language of Shakespeare: "Iago, I love thee, but never more be officer of mine." ---O--- SENATOR FORAKER'S BILL Senator Joseph B. Foraker introduced a bill in the United States Senate last Wednesday authorizing the re-enlistment of the non-commissioned officers and enlisted men, who constituted the battalion of the 25th United States Infantry (colored), who were discharged without honor by the President on the theory that some of the members of the battalion shot up the town of Brownsville, Texas, in August, 1906. The bill provides that any and all of the discharged men who made oath that they did not participate in the affray and know of no soldier who did, shall be permitted to reenlist; that all the rights and privileges to which they were entitled shall be restored to them; and that their military record shall be cleared. Those advocates of a square deal for all men certainly have an opportunity to meet the issue or "take to the woods." A majority of the Republicans on the Senate Committee on Military Affairs have decided that there was not sufficient testimony to show that the colored soldiers shot up Brownsville, and it is for the United States Senate to say whether these 167 men shall be given the benefit of the doubt or be forced to wear the badge of dishonor for the remainder of their natural lives. At some time, and in some way, we believe this wrong will be righted and the men responsible for it given the condemnation that they so justly deserve. Ingenuous. Mrs. Artless—The Billoughbys have a grandfather's clock that's been in the family for more than 150 years. Mr. Artless—Humph! They didn't have it a year ago. Mrs. Artless—Oh, no; but you see it was stolen nearly 50 years ago and Mrs. Billoughbys tells me it was by the mercest chance they discovered it last week in a second-hand store.—Puck. The Explanation. She said she had "never been kissed"—"the sweet little radiant elf." Then she learned 'twas because, don't you know. She did all the kissing herself! SWEET AMENITIES. Bella—Gracious! My dear! I do hope you're not ill; you look so much older to-night. Stella—I'm quite well, thank you, dear; and you—how wonderfully improved you are! You look positively young. Soft Feathers, "To feather one's nest." Said the Man About Town. "The material best I find is Cash Down." -Cleveland Leader THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND VIRGIN ALEAGUE CANDIDATE Hearst and National Committee Outline Platform. NATIONAL PRINCIPLES AS A BASIS Conference at Chicago Holds to Eleven Planks as Cardinal Points Under Which to Fight Out Presidential Campaign. CHICAGO, Feb. 26.—Representatives of the Hearst Independence league from about a dozen states met in Chicago and discussed plans for taking part in the national campaign of 1908. Their chief, William Randolph Heart, was present and made a speech, outlining his views of the need of a new national party. The provisional national committee, of which Mr. Hearst is chairman, was authorized by resolution to call a national convention to nominate candidates for the presidency and the vice presidency after the Republican and the Democratic parties have held their conventions in Chicago and Denver respectively. The conference adopted a declaration of national principles as the basis of a platform for the league's campaigu. The planks embrace many of the principles of the Republican, Democrat and Socialist parties. The declaration of principles was framed by Mr. Hearst, his editorial writer, John Temple Graves of Georgia, and his attorney, Clarence J. Shearn of New York, assisted by Howard S. Taylor and Charles H. Mitchell of Chicago, George L. Hisgen of Massachusetts and J. I. Sheppard of Kansas. The platform was read to the conference by Mr. Shearn and immediately adopted without opposition. Some of the cardinal policies for which the league stands are: Direct nominations by the people of all candidates for office. The election of United States senators and judges by the people. An income tax and the referendum. The right of the people to oust public officials from public service. The immediate government ownership of railroad and telegraph lines. Emergency currency to be issued only by the government. An eight hour day for workingmen. A law making blacklisting illegal. An interstate commerce court to enforce the rulings of the interstate commerce commission. A ship subsidy for the development of commerce. National postal savings banks. The platform also declares that trusts are benacficial whenever the people participate in their advantages. Otherwise the trusts should be crushed as monopolies restraints trade. In his speech Mr. Hearst, among other things, said that while the Republican and Democratic parties were progressive in spots, they were committed to dead issues, and the Democratic party was hopelessly split between the conservatives and radicals. "It depends," he continued, "upon what particular clique secures control of the Republican machinery whether the party declares for Roosevelt and radicalism or Cannon and conservatism or Hughes and hypocrisy. "The Democratic party has stood heroically for Bryan and bimetallism one year, for philanthropy in the Philippines one year, for conservatism and a campaign fund one year and for public ownership for part of another year—until indeed that deep rooted conflation collided with the Jim Crow." Again he said, "If Roosevelt, attired in the boots and breeches of Democracy, has frightened the country into financial fits, what will be the probable effect on the community of a Democratic president, arrayed in the contrasting colors of the full Democratic regalia?" Hayes Calls It "Patchwork." WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. — General debate on the army appropriation bill in the house of representatives again furnished opportunity for free expression of opinion in the issues of the day. Mr. Garrett (Tenn.) and Mr. Pou (N. C.) arraigned the Republican party for its policies with regard to the tariff, while Mr. Hayes (Cal.) denounced the financial system of the United States as "patchwork" and the Aldrich bill as "falling far short of the remedial legislation needed." Alaska's Governor Weds In Utica. UTICA, N. Y., Feb. 26-Wilford B. Hoggatt, governor of Alaska, was married to Miss Clarissa Eames Millard at the home of the bride's parents, 4 Rutger street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. H. Coley, rector of Calvary church. Miss Millard.net Governor Hoggatt while on a trip to Alaska last year. Bishop Satterlee Buried POUGHKEEPSI, N. Y., Feb. 26.—At Wappinger Falls, where Bishop Satterlee was formerly a rector, the flags of all public buildings were at half mast. At the hour of the bishop's funeral the chimes of Zion church pealed forth Saul's dead march while people stood with bared heads. Leaves $300,000 For Sanitarium. WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. — In the will of Charles E. Wood, a real estate operator, who died recently, leaving an estate valued at more than $1,000,000, provision is made for the establishment of a sanitarium at Atlantic City, N. J., at a cost of $300,000. Because He Was Reprimanded. TAMAQUA, Pa., Feb. 24.—Charles Riegel, aged seventeen years, committed suicide at his home here by hanging. It is alleged that he ended his life because he had been reprimanded. HARRIMAN STAYS IN. New York Financier Sets Age Limit, but Revoices. NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—E. H. Harriman is sixty years old. Some three years ago, long before he became engaged in a personal controversy with president Roosevelt, Mr. Harriman said in an interview: "When I reach the age of sixty I shall retire from active business." The time limit of the fictitious set upon his own active career has expired, but he is not going on the real list. He must let go. He hasn't changed his mind, he says, but circumstances have changed. "There are too many moves to be made," said Mr. Hardiman, "and I haven't had time to think of retirement. There is nothing to do but stick until matters get into competent hands at least and until confidence is restored." Robert Livingston Gerry, thirty, son of Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry, and Miss Cornelia Hardiman, twenty-three, daughter of Edward H. Hardiman, got a marriage license yesterday at the city hall. Robert Livingston Gerry gave his residence as Newport, R. L. He was born in New York. Both he and Miss Hardiman wrote that it was the first marriage of each. The young lady, dressed in brown with a pink hat, and Mr. Gerry, in a dark morning suit, laughed gayly over the affair. HOOE CONFESSED TO LIES Millionaire's Coachman Said, Mrs. Hartje Wns in Good Woman. PITTSBURG, Feb. 23.—The prosecution had not concluded its evidence against Augustus Hartje, the millionaire paper manufacturer, whose suit for divorce from his wife, Mrs. Mary Scott Hartje, forms the basis for much sensational litigation that has occupied the courts here for the past two years; John L. Welshons, his personal friend, and Clifford Hoose, former negro coachman of the Hartje family, who are all under indictment for conspiracy to defame Mrs. Hartje through testimony in the divorce case to prove alleged improper relations with Hoose, when court adjourned. Detective Albert Cholmondeley testified that he saw Welshons give Hoeo money at the East Liberty railroad station, after which Hoeo boarded a train and went to Montclair, N. J., where he spent money freely on a hunting trip and for other pastimes. He also testified that Hoeo said to him that Mrs. Hartle was a good woman and that he was sorry he had told the lies about her and that he ought to have his head cut off. But. Hoeo added Hartle had told him it was all right, as he was not going to live with his wife again and that whatever Welshons said was right he would do for him (Hoeo). Mrs. Hartie has not appeared in court yet, but is expected to testify before the evidence for the prosecution is finished. DAY FEARS NEWSPAPERS Chancellor Charges Journalists With Usurping Functions of Pulpit. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26. — Chancellor Day of Syracuse university warned the Methodist ministers at their weekly meeting in this city against permitting their sermons and their photographs to be spread before the general public, because, he said, the newspaper is endeavoring to usurp the functions of the pulpit. "I believe where that thing is done," he said, "the newspapers have us in contempt, and I believe that the papers have power over us, because we come down out of the pulpit, while they make pictures of us. "The papers of this day are trying to substitute themselves for the pulpit. They assume to teach righteousness. They assume to dictate our sermons. It is time to say, You are not going to substitute your camera and sensational headlines for the gospel of Jesus Christ." POLICE Round Up Fifteen Chinmen. PHILADELPHI, Feb. 26.—A squad of police, federal officers and a small army of longshoremen had a hard struggle here to capture fifteen mutinous Chinese sailors who made a concerted effort to leave the British steamship Annette, from Jamaica. The effort of the Chinmen to escape from the boat followed the mutinous conduct of Chang Yung and Chang Gow, who, it is alleged, refused to work and assaulted Captain Durie while the vessel was at sea. WILL Appeal to Interstate Board. WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.—B cause of a failure to reach an agreement in respect to the matter of a reduction of wages of the employees of the Southern Railway company the negotiations have been broken off, and President Finley announces that he will carry the case to the interstate commerce commission and to Commissioner of Labor Neil under the Erdmann act. Von Sternburg In Cuba HAVANA, Feb. 26.—Baron Speck von Sternbach, the German ambassador to the United States, and Baroness von Sternbach have arrived here. They are the guests of the American minister, Edwin V. Morgan, at Marianno. Fought With Farragut MOBILE, Ala., Feb. 26.—George Rogers, who was with Admiral Farragut at the battle of Mobile bay, was found dead here at his home by members of his family. He formerly resided at New Haven, Conn., and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic at that place. Immense Dloccase in India The Episcopal bishop of Lucknow presides over a diocese greater in extent than the whole of Great Britain, it having a population of about 48,000,000, of whom only 102,000 are Christians. A Deathbed Scene "I took one ball too many," sighed the moth, sinking back into his soft bed, "but I feel that I have not lived in vain. Please carvo on my tombstone the simple epitaph. Died in the Wool." Hard on the Eyes. Mrs. Jaggs (suspiciously)—Your eyes are watery and terribly inflamed. Mr. Jaggs (with an injured air)—Well, next time you give me a Bib for a birthday present, don't so one with such fine print—New/Yo Weekly. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. Notable Events of the Week Briefly Chronicled. The condition of Thomas A. Ellison, the inventor, who underwent an operation for at abscess in the ear in the Eye and Err hospital at New York, is reported as improving. That Father Leo, shot at Denver by an anarchist assassin, lived a life of severe austerity is evidenced by a discovery made in preparing the body for burial. Next to the skin Father Leo had wrapped about his waist and upper arms heavy bands of linked steel chains, and to each link was a book, sharpened to a needle's point, attached in such fashion that each movement of the priest caused the hooks to pierce his flesh and to remind him of the life and death of him in whose steps he struggled to follow. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Governor Joseph K. Toole of Montana announced shortly after his arrival at Los Angeles, Cal., that, owing to ill health, he had determined to resign and that his resignation will take effect April 1. General Nogi at Tokyo, commander of the Japanese forces that captured Port Arthur, expressed great sympathy for his defended enemy, General Stoessel, who was condemned to death at St. Petersburg. Miss Jennifer Blunt, about thirty years old, who declared that what she did was "an act of God," went to the office of Charles M. Sanford, a middle aged lawyer, in the Garfield building, opposite Borough hall. Brooklyn, and shot him. He is in a serious condition. The Rev. Alexander McLoughlin, a missionary, was devoured by cannibals on St. George island of the Solomon group, the barkentine S. N. Castle reports, and his bones are now in the possession of the government of New Zealand, having been conveyed to Auckland by a gunboat sent to punish the cannibals. Monday, Feb. 24 Frank B. Lord of the New York Sun's Washington bureau and Alfred R. Early of the United Press association were suspended from the congress press gallery at Washington by the committee of correspondents pending an investigation of charges made by Representative Lilley of Connecticut in respect of the Holland torpedo boat scandal. Wearing a copious cigar erected especially for him and with a smile smeared over his jovial face, Mark Twain at New York was pushed out into the river by tugs on his way to Bermuda in company with H. H. Rogers. The man of humor and the man of millions were together, Twain solemnly proclaiming that Rogers was "broke" and that he, the hereinbefore mentioned Twain, was paying the way. William J. Bryan spoke at Topkea, Kan, at a dinner attended by 1,200 persons and watched by hundreds of spectators, including many women. Mr. Bryan denied that hostile state legislation was responsible for the depressed condition in railroad affairs. "The big eastern banks," he said, "violated the law at every turn and did not keep sufficient reserves on hand to meet the demands for actual cash when the panic came." Saturday, Feb. 22. The Lincoln Centenary association was organized at Chicago with a view of celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 12, 1909, in a manner that will command worldwide attention. Her mind a wreck, it is said, from the terrible stress under which she has labored, Mrs. Jennie Ettn Cassidy, a handsome young woman of twenty-two, the wife of Frederick Cassidy, a prosperous farmer, is in the jail at Newton, N. J., charged with the murder of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Phoebe Cassidy. The appeal court confirmed the decision of the lower court condemning Count Boni de Castellane and Mine, Anna Gould, his former wife, to pay to Vera Nemidoff, the actress, 120,000 francs ($22,000) for pearls that the count bought from Mile. Nemidoff in 1902. He did not pay her for them, but gave her his receipt only, then pawned the jewels for $11,000. Friday, Feb. 21. The marching of nearly a thousand foreigners upon the city hall, Philadelphia, where they said they intended to make demands upon Mayor Keyburn for work, precipitated a riot in Broad street, in the heart of the city. E. H. Harriman gained a complete victory in the Illinois Central litigation which has been in the superior court at Chicago since last October. Judge Ball rendered a decision dissolving the temporary injunction granted to Stuyvesant Fish by which 286,231 shares of stock were enjoined from being voted at the annual meeting of the Illinois Central railroad. General Stoessel has been condemned to death by the military court martial at St. Petersburg that tried him for the surrender of Port Arthur to the Japanese. General Fock has been reprimanded, and Generals Smirnoff and Reiss have been acquitted. The court recommends that the death sentence upon Stoessel be commuted to ten years' imprisonment in a fortress and that he be dismissed from the service. Thursday, Feb. 20. Chester E. Gillette of Cortland, N.Y., convicted of the murder of his sweetheart, Grace, or "Billy," Brown of South Otselic, is to die in the electric chair during the week beginning March 30. President Roosevelt was overridden by the house committee on coinage, weights and measures when by unanimous vote it was agreed to report favorably the McKinley (Ill.) bill requiring the restoration to gold and silver coins of the national motto "In God We Trust." NUNZIO NASI CONVICTED Senate at Rome Sentence Ex-Cabinet Militer to Prison. ROME. Feb. 26.—The senate, slitting as a high court and after ten hours deliberation, convicted Nunzio Nasl former minister of public instruction of embezzlement from the state treasury. They sentenced him to eleven months and twenty days' imprisonment and debarred him from a holding public office for four years and two months. The former minister was greatly distressed at the verdict and exclaimed, "Even after condemnation I feel like an honest man." Fatal Explosion at Johnstown JOHINSTOWN, Pa. Feb. 26. Several persons are reported dead as a result of an explosion last night in the Cambria steel plant. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Money on call easy at 1% per cent; prime mercantile paper, 4% to 5% per cent; exchanges, $219,345,818; balances, $,055,618. Closing prices: Amat. Copper, 49% N. Y. Central, 94% Atchison, 88 Norf. & West, 60 & O. 78% Penn. R. R., 111% Broadway R. T. 98% leading C. C, B. C. St. L. 194 Ches. & Ohlo, 108 St. Paul, 108 Chi. & Northw, 142 Southern Pac. 68 D. & H., 145 Southern Ry. 10 Erle, 12% South Ry. pf. 31 Gen. Electric, 116 Sugar, 15% III. Central, 123 Texas Pacific, 15% III. Wanna, 500 Union Pacific, 16% Louis Wanna, 500 U. S. Steel, 18 Manhattan, 123 U. S. Steel pf. 91 Int. Met, 6% West. Union, 46% Missouri Pac. 30% New York Markets FLOUR-Dull and unsettled; Minnesota patents, $1.15.65; winter patents, $1.50 4.90; winter straights, $1.25.64.45; winter curves, $1.56.64.45 RYE FLOUR-Dull; fair to good, $4.60 4.90; choice to fancy, $4.55. HEAT-Unexpected weakness abroad promotes wheat market; after losing in the local wheat market; after losing in the wheat rallied slightly with corn; May, $1.00, $1.90 1.00. OORN-Option market was without transactions. STRAW-Quiet at 656170c WOOL-Quiet; domestic furniture. $25.95. POTATOON-Very firm; Pennsylvania. cake, per bushel. $25.95. New York and western. $25.95; do., fair to good, to @75.95. LIVE POULTRY-Steady; fowls, 114c 114c; ducks, 99c14c; chickens, 114c 114c; ducks, 99c14c; chickens, 114c DRESSED POULTRY-Firm; fresh kill fowls, choice, 145c; c. do, fair to good, chickens, nearby, western chickens, chickens, nearby, 196c14c; western 114c14c; turkeys, nearby, choice to fan, 114c14c; turkeys, fair to good, 17614c; western, choice to fair, 17614c; fair to good, 145c; ducks, nearby, choice, 196c14c; do, fair to good, 129c14c; fair to good, choice, 130c14c; do, fair to good, 99c14c; Live Stock Markets. CATTLE-Supply light; market steady; choice, $49.98;75.5; prime, $39.90;65.0; veal carcass; $49.98;75.5; prime, $39.90;65.0; HOGS-Receipts light; market active and higher; prime heavies, $4.60; mediums and Yorkers, $4.70; plugs, $4.40;4.50; SHEEP AND LAMBUS-Supply light; market steady; prime wethering, $7.50;65.0 sulls and common, $2.50; lambs, $6.70;4.0 THE LEAP YEAR REFUSAL "This very kind, indeed, of you To offer to become my wife; To say you love me as you do But do not grieve for your life. But do not grieve at what I say, Dear Maud, I really love another; In anger do not go away, I will consent to be your brother. I'm sorry, Maud, I really am, That you have learned to love me so; For me you should not care a~darn. For me you should be your beau. Your husband. Must can be, My heart belongs unto another. I'm sorry you've proposed to me, But I can only be your brother. If you should ever want a friend, I trust that you will send for me; On me, you always may depend, I'm come to you, where'er I be. Surely Oh, tell us, girls, how does it sound, To hear the talk you've handed out, Now Leap Year's twisted things around? He writes it sound when sweet hearts sweat Your fond proposals, as you've done. And all your hopes are to put to sleep? Dost thou think this brother talk is fun? How do you like to loop the leap? A "Neighborhood 'as gone down ter- ribly since I came to live 'ere." "Well, what else could you expect?" Mary's Lamb. Mary had a little lamb, Of milk it once got full; Mary tried to catch it a da- The wind blew through its wool. -Chicago Daily News. A Literary Failure. His alphabet would disagree. Although some letters sound he knew He never could make C. O. D. Keep up the pace with L. O. U. -Washington Star. Very Impressive "Ah," said the foreigner, "it is very impressive to think that any one of those boys playing out there in the street may one day be called to the presidency of your great and glorious country." "Yes, any of 'em may be called," replied the native, "but you can bet your life might few of 'em are likely to be chosen."—Chicago Record-Herald. Negro Organizers Wanted GREATEST Protective and Beneficial Order ever started. Over 50,000 members EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES with other people. RIGHER WAGES, LESS TOIL and IMPROVED CONDITIONS general at death; $25 to each male member wife's death; $10 at childs; MANY OTHER BENEFITS. Membership open LEADING COLORED MEN AND WOMEN WANTED IN EACH LOCALITY. Work after hours. LIBERAL PAY WORK at once for full particular for postage. I-L-U GRAND LODGE, 135 I-L-U, BLDG, DAYTON, OHIG DON'T GET MAD. DON'T GET MAD. ```markdown ``` if your hair can run away from you? Because, you have the remedy NOW to feed it with and keep it at home. Don't have a falling out with your hair. It is what you be what? That would make a thin, dry, lifeless, course, uneven, breaking and falling hair. Give it some- thing to live on: nourish it; fasten it tightly to your scalp. Of course meccooroo is the only genuine, perfect and dependable hair tonic, food gel. It is perfect. It will make the hair grow extra long and hard. It also the hair bubs, save what hair you have and get more too. Three applications convincing or exciting. Sold everywhere, 25c, 50c, $1.00 Always order. Send for free interest booklet right away. Temporary Office; 335 West 53rd Street. MECCO0000 HAIR TONIC MGR M.G.X RAILROADS. C&O ROUTE SCENIC ROUTE TO THE WEST BET SMITH. 1:00 P. M. Fast daily trains to Old Point 7:40 A. M.-Daily. Local to Newport News. 5:00 P. M.-Daily. Local to Old Point 11:00 P. M. Daily. Louisville, Cincinnati 12:00 P. M. Chicago and St. Louis Pullman 2:00 P. M. Week Days-Local to Cincinnati. 10:00 A. M.-Daily-Charlotteville, except Sunday to Hinton, except Satur* and Sunday to Cincinnati. 5:13 P. M.-Week Days-Local to toulouseville. 10:00 A. M.-Daily-Lynchburg, Lexington, Va. and Clifton Forge. 10:00 A. M.-Daily-Lynchburg, Lexington, Va. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND James River Line -78:35 A. M., 6:45 P. M. :7:00 P. M., 7:15 A. M., *8:30 P. M. :7:45 P. M., 7:45 P. M. James River Line -78:35 A. M., 6:45 P. M. Richmond, Frederickskis g & Potomac R. R. SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE IA N. 8, 1988 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 7:25 P. M. daily. For Newbury, the West and Southwest—9:00 A. M. 12:10 P. M., and 8:40 P. M. daily. ARRIVE RICHMOND—From Norfolk—11:30 A. M. and 6:50 P. M. daily. From the West—7:40 A. M. and 6:50 P. M. daily. Pulman, Parlor and Sleeping Care. Cafe Dining Caras. W. B. BEVILL, C. H. BOSLEY, Gen. Pass. Agent. Div. Pass. Agent. Southern Ry. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. N. R—Following schedule published only as information, and are not advertised; 7:00 A. M.—Daily-Local for Charleston; 11:15 A. M.—Daily-Limited-Buffet Pulloon to Atlanta and Birmingham, New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, and all the South. Through coach for Chase City, Oxford, Durham. 0:56 P M—Ex. Sunday—Kayville Local 11:30 P M—Ex. Limited Pullman local 9:30 P YORK RIVER LINE 4:30 P. M.-Ex. Sunday-To West Point-Con- necning for Baltimore Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 2:15 P. M.-Monday, Wednesday and Friday- 4:30 A. M.-Ex. Sunday-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 Chase City and local stations. 8:40 M.—From West Point. 9:20 A. M.—From West Point and from Baltimore Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. 10:45 A. M. 5:45 P. M.—Local from West Point. ATLANTIC COASTLINE **Effective January 5, 1908.** **TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.** For Florida and South—8-115 A. M. and 7:25 M. M. "1" and M. M. "2" For Norfolk—9-000 A. M. 3:00 P. M. and 7:25 P. M. For N. and W. Ry. West—9-000 A. M., 12:10 and 9:40 P. M. For Peterburgh: 9:00 A. M. 12:10; 10:00 *;*22.8 P. Trains arrive Richmond daily -6:10; *;*65.0 P. For Goldsboro and Faxetteville; *;*23.9 P. P. Trains arrive Richmond daily -6:10; *;*65.0 P. For Goldsboro and Faxetteville; *;*23.9 P. P. Trains arrive Richmond daily -6:10; *;*65.0 P. For Goldsboro and Faxetteville; *;*23.9 P. P. *Except Sunday, **Sunday only.** *Except Monday. Time of arrivals and departures and connections not guaranteed. C. S. CAMPBELL, D. P. A. SEABOARD SOUTHBOUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY. 9:16 A. M.-Local to Norrla, Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington. 9:25 P. M.-Sleepers and coach, Atlanta, Birmingham, Savannah, Jacksonville and Florida points. 10:48 P. M.-Florida Limited. 12:54 A. :055 A. M.-Sleepers and coaches, Savannah, Jacksonville and Southwest. NORTHBOUND TRANS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE RICHMOND DAILY :055 A. M.-:055 A. M., Florida Limited, 6:05 M: 6:05 P. M. : La. SATURDAY... FEBRUARY 29, ‘0s. NEW YORK TO JERSEY Budeon River Conquered by McAdoo's Tunnel, ROOSEVELT BTS rit BALL ROLLING NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—With ceremo- nies in which the mayors of three cit- Jes, the governors of two states and the president of the United States took part in here today the McAdoo tunnel system, costing over $40,000,000. which connects New York and New Jersey by @ land route, was formally opened to the public. The first regular train took across under the river the governors of the states of New York and New Jer- sey, the mayors of Hoboken, Jersey City and Mayor MeClellan of New York, commitices from the boards of aldermen of the three cities and men Prominent tn various walks of life, who Were present to celebrate the first vic: tory of its kind over the Hudson that ay tends. wilned® Steee the leds hs aa =N NS BTS Fe Lin BS ie ee ee AT iy aoa PLL ye i STE YRS ey i \ Ra Va a i GOVERNORS HUGHES AND FORT IN THE TUNREL. whose honor the river was named sailed up it In the little ship Half Moon, The marriage between Manhattan and the western continent, the crown- ing of the great achievement of Wil- iam G. McAdoo, thus has taken place, President Roosevelt was the grand master of ceremonies, the high priest, for it was he who by pressing a button in Washington sent President McAdoo and bis guests under the Hudson in an eight car train to the Hoboken terml- nal. When everything was ready for the start at Nineteenth street and Sixth avenue, a message was flashed to Washington, and at the touch of the button the power was turned on. The train was driven by Master Motorman Winkley. In midstream, or, rather, in mid-un- derstream, at the dividing line of the state of New York and New Jersey there was a dazzling {llumination brought about by great festoons of red, white and bine electric Mghts, but there ‘was no handshaking by officials, All this was done already at Nineteenth ‘street, and the speeches were delivered in the large inclosure at Hoboken when letter from President Roosevelt was read. Mr. McAdoo was the presiding genius throughout. At Hoboken speeches of congratula- tion were made by Governor Hughes, Governor Fort, Patrick McGowan. pres. ident of the board of aldermen, and President McAdoo of the tunnel com- pans. Prayer was offered by Mgr. Charles J. Kelley, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholle church, Hoboken. z f ny Oo Sas Pe re c Lib E| Soead Ly Sf ae. 4 SECTIONAL VIEW OF TUNNEL. ‘Then Walter G. Oakman, president of the Hudson company, the constructors, turned the property over to the operat- ing company with a brief speech, to which William G. McAdoo in accept- ing the tunnel! in the name of the op- erating company responded. Governor Fort congratulated the peo- ple of both states In the successful In- auguration of the tunnel and those ‘who were responsible for it. “It means much,” he sald, “to New ‘York, but more to New Jersey.” Governor Hughes referred to the ‘opening of the system as “the wedding of two grest states.” “Today,” said Mr. Haghes, “we have ‘the rare privilege ef congratulating ourselves on the bond of union between THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ee rire EER i 3 +t? eek . . Yo interest yourself in promot- i he CIRCULATION of the #: ing the of the # : #: . e e@e : °@e zit e @ e + it : te Soe eae ne eee oe) ee d ¥ 850 “ae ea Foye WIL TALK WITH YOUR NEIGH SHOULD YOU DESIRE ANY coLoreD $S¢ a RS JOURNAL IN THE UNITED STATES, WE WILL tt BORS AND INTEREST THEM IN THE PLANE | SEND IT TO YOU IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 34 Le a SPURS Pl PLANET ATA GREATLY REDUCED RATE #% WE WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN A PREMIUM FOR BOTH ttt PTE TES, PERSE SL IL ES IN ORDER TO FURTHER INCREASE OUR STEADILY GROWING CIRCULATION WE WILL OFF 333 : pd Sinn al ee EEE se WE WILL SEND YOU g@PTHE PLANET FURNISH THE PHOTCGRAPH, ONE FOUN- ee & AND THE ST LOUIS, MISSOURI, SEMI-WEEKLY TAIN PEN, GOLD POINT; ONE LADIES RING, $§ \ GLOBE DEMOCRAT, ONE OF THE LEADING ONE BREAST-PIN, GOLD FILLED; HALF DOZ- Ett ¢~4, REPUBLICAN JOURNALS IN THE UNITED EN LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, ONE ALARM oo tate’ go STATES FOR $225 PER YEAR FOR BOTH. CLOCK, ONE DOZEN NAPKINS, ONE HALF ae Rp WE WILL SEND YOU THE PLANET AND DOZEN TOWELS, ONE CHOCOLATE POT, ONE @-t Y¥\ THE COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE FOR $2.25 PAIR VASES. ONE PAIR KID GLOVES, ONE $22 & PER YEAR FOR BOTH. a HAM, ONE TURKEY. asa 3k WE WILL SEND YOU THE PLANET AND €: 1 McCLURE'S MAGAZINE FOR $2.25 PER YEAR FOR TEN NEW SUBSCRIBERS eat “,” FOR BOTH WE. WILL SEND ONE CHINA SET, THIRTY-ONE ag j ; ete ie PIECES; ONE NECKLACE; DICKENS, SHAKES- a i I Y s ERS : {é POR ger -Y SUBSCBE PEARE, BYRON WORKS; ONE UMBRELLA, ONE. # 4s) oR THEIR EQUIVALENT, WE WILL SEND PIC PLAIN GOLD RING, ONE PAIR LACE CURTAINS t }\. TURES, ONE ONLY, OF PRESIDENT THEO ',000 ENVELOPES, 1,000 SHEETS OF PAPER ~)2 DORE ROOSEVELT, DR. BOOKER T. WASH \_ | PRINTED AND DELIVERED; ONE TOILET SET, t (\ INGTON, BATTLE OF SANTIAGO, LAND BAT ! ONE. HALF CORD OF SAWED WOOD. } TLE OF QUASIMAS NEAR SANTIAGO, JUNE 24 tee i ‘ 1898, SHOWING THE NINTH AND TENTH COL. FOR TWENTY NEW SUBSCRIBERS i ORED CAVALRY IN SUPPORT OF ROUGH ee | VE WILL GIVE ONE HANDSOME GOLD RING ot: 1]! DERS, SIZE 20X28 AND 20X24 INCHES. aoe | WITH OPALS, RUBIES OR PEARLS; ONE JEW. tt { BATTLE AND CHARGE OF THE 24TH & 25 }ELRY BOX FINISHED IN GOLD OR SILVER; soy COLORED INFANTRY IN RESCUE OF ROUGH ont SILK SHIRT WAIST; ONE READY MADE 2% RIDERS AT SAN JUAN HILL, JULY 2, 1898, SIZE ipa ron ene H, GUE Reon zt 20X28 AND 20X24 INCHES, ADMIRAL DEWEY’S RANTED FC i ARS, ONE KING #9, GREAT NAVAL BATTLE OFF CAVITE IN MA CHAIR, ONE LOAD OF COAL, ONE GROSS OF $3® ae , IAVAL BATTLE. S@AP, EITHER WASHING OR TOILET; ONE tie NI BOL Meet Io eloro. =RA'S BARREL OF BEST FLOUR, ONE PAIR BLANK. E: ICTION OF ADMIRAL CERVERA’S 5 BARREL | EST FLOUR, ONE LANK ae DOE Oe ee nA TL & ETS, ONE MANICURE SET, ONE SEAMSTRESS' £% SPANISH FLEET OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA. J , WORK BOX, ONE PAIR SHOES, GENTS OR LA. $48 LY 3RD, 1898, SIZE 22X28 INCHES; LAND BAT Wo! 2X, ONE . GENTS A £h TLE, CAPTURE OF EL CANEY, EL PASO AND \} Ss tig FORTIFICATIONS OF SANTIAGO, JULY FIRST awe) FOR FORTY YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS et AND SECOND, 1898, SIZE 22X28 AND 22X27 e ae INCHES. WE WILL SEND YOU ONE OF ANY a )R EQUIVALENT, WE WILL GIVE ONE SEW- 44 OF THE FOLLOWING BATTLES OF THE CIVIL Cy NG MACHINE, ONE DIAMOND RING, ONE ait WAR ON THE SAME TERMS. THE PICTURES st GOLD WATCH, ONE PAIR FINE GOLD EAR. ee LIKE THE OTHER BATTLES ARE FINISHED IN RINGS, ONE MUSIC BOX, ONE PHONOGRAPH, ait COLORS. THEY ARE 22X28 INCHES AND RE ONE READY MADE DRESS, ONE SUIT OF GEN- at TAIL AT ONE DOLLAR EACH. WE WILL TLEMEN’S CLOTHES, ONE GOLD-HEADED #2 FURNISH FRAMES FOR ANY OF THESE FINI CANE, ONE GOLD-HEADED UMBRELLA, ONE £4 CHROMOS FOR 2 DOLLARS & 50CTS. EACH AD CHINA SET, ONE DOZEN SILVERPLATED ¥# DITIONAL. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, BA] KNIVES AND FORKS, ONE HAT-RACK, ONE #4 TLE OF SHILOH, BATTLE OF FIVE FORKS, VA SILK DRESS, ONE WEEK'S TRIP TO THE SEA- ats BATTLE OF ATLANTA, GA. BATTLE OF SHORE, RAILROAD FARE AND HOTEL BILL its SPOTTSYLVANIA, VA. BATTLE OF VICKS PAID, FOR ANY RICHMOND WORKER. $37 BURG, MISS., BATTLE OF LOOKOUT MOUN THESE OFFERS MAY BE TAKEN ADVAN. TAIN. TENN., BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONI | TAGE OF BY SENDING ONE OR TWO SUB. $3 TOR AND THE MERRIMAC, BATTLE OF BULL SCRIBER'S NAMES AT A TIME. WE WILL 3% RUN, VA., BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE. KEEP A RECORD OF THEM; AS SOON AS THE 3 BATTLE OF THE BIG HORN, (CUSTER’S LAST bape : ¢ < CHARGE) STORMING OF FORT WAGNER, S REQUISITE NUMBER IS OBTAINED, WE. WILL % : $ C., (COLORED TROOPS IN THIS FIGHT), BAT FORWARD THE PRESENT INDICATED, : ae © OF NEW ORLEANS, LA., CAPTURE AND A PERSON WHO TRIES TO CET enery Si Lak two states who destinies run so closely together. We are gradually emanci- pating ourselves from prejudices, “State lines are no distinction. All are one In trying to realize the great {deal of honesty and freedom and to receive the honest reward of Industry." _ FOLK AT NEW YORK. Governor of Missouri Denounces Race ‘Sengir Gnd Steck: Gumditnn. NEW YORK, Feb. 26.— Attacktag race track gambling as a prolific breed- et of crime and supporting the efforts being made to end this form of gam- ing in this state, Governor Joseph W. Folk~of Missouri aroused the Civic forum at Carnegie hall to a high piteh of enthusiasm last night. Governor Folk’s subject was “The Era of Conscience,” and be called forth volley of applause when he declared that within a short time the legalized vice of race track gambling would be a thing of the past from one end of the country to the other. Relating in some detail the moves made to stamp out public betting in Missourl, Governor Folk pointed out that the adherents of the sport of horse racing In his state had declared that to do away with the law licensing gam- bling would destroy the breed of horses. As a long deferred answer to those who took this position and to those Interests now advancing a simt- lar argment in New York the gov- emor said that it was a “fact that there have been more fine horses rals- ed in our state without gambling than when gambling on horse racing was Ncensed.” Upon the effect on business of agt- tation against alleged corporation abuses Governor Folk sald: “The man who says that the depres- sion Ip the industrial world Is caused by punishing crooks argues there can be no such thing as honest prosperity and that the prosperity we had was that of the burglar and the pickpock- et. It would be more accurate to charge depression to crooks rather than to their prosecution. The prosperity that rests on wrongdoing Is not the right kind of prosperity. If the coun- try had to choose between great pros- perity, coupled with crookedness, and less prosperity and more honesty, it ‘would undoubtedly take the latter.” SHOT AT THE ALTAR. Set cane ene Cate by Aas ‘arebint Caml. | DENVER, Feb. 26. — Father Leo Heinrichs was shot and killed here ‘on Sunday by Giuseppe Allo, an avow- ed anarchist and priest hater, while the ‘priest was administering the sacra- ment at early mass in St, Elizabeth's Roman Catholic cathedral, Eleventh and Curtis streets, Kneeling at the altar rail between two women, Giuseppe pressed the muz- ale of a revolver against the body of the priest after recelving from him the consecrated wafer and shot the priest through the heart, Exclalming “My God, my God!" Father Leo fell prone In front of the altar and died. With an inarticulate scream the as- fessin sprang Into-the aisle and, wav ing the smoking pistol about bts head, dashed to the chureh door. For « mo- ment the hundred oF more persons in the church were dazed, ‘Then a wo- man shricked, and the ‘congregation ‘became panle stricken, Several wo- men fainted, and many others became [hysterical Several men, including Pa- trolman Daniel Cronin, started in pur- “sult of the murderer. Policeman Cro- “nin overtook the fleeing Itatlan on the church steps. Giuseppe attempted to shoot the policeman, but was folled and overpowered after a desperate struggle in which several men assist. ed the officer. Giuseppe was placed In solitary con- finement. He admitted to a police- | man that the priest whom he bad kill ed was a stranger to him and in ex- planation of his erime satd: “I just went over there because I have grudge against all priests tn general. They are all against the workingman.: I went to the com- munion rail because T could get a bet- ter shot. I did not give a d—n whether he was a German priest or any other kind of a priest, They are all in the jana Beanty Adorned With a Serpent. NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—Live boas as an adornment to a pretty neck was the society fad introduced by Mrs. Benja- min Guiness, who “wore” a live four. teen foot snake about her shoulders at Mrs, Waldorf Astor’s enter?ainment for the benefit of the poor mountaineers of Virginia given in the ballroom of the Plaza hotel. Mrs. Guiness’ serpentine necklace was quite the startling fea- ture of the entertainment, and it sway- ‘ed sinuously while its wearer posed as “an oriental queen” in tableanx vi- vants. Weputy. Ghactlt Bevis & Bakekse, HOOSICK FALLS, N, ¥., Feb. 26.— Edward ©. Davis, special officer of the Boston and Maine railroad at Rot- terdam Junction and deputy sheriff of Schenectady ‘county, went into the basement of Company M’s armory last night and shot himself through the head. He died instantly. No cause is known for his act. Davis was fif- ty-two years old and is survived by a daughter, who lives In Hoosick Falls. Giediewen WGedtinn Gas Mar Game. TALCUHUANO, Chile, Feb. 25.—The officers of the American torpedo boat flouilla, which has been here since Feb. 15, have been treated with marked at- tention by the Peruvian authorities. Entertainments in their honor have been given by Admiral Perez and the commanding officers of the Chilean warships here. The torpedo boat fleet left today for Callao, where they are due March 1, To Others. Ella—I know that I don’t play a very good gam@ of whist, but I only play cards for amusement. Stella—Well, your game is certain. ly amusing.—Judge. Paradoxical. McSosh—Pvor old’Van Stoo! He's going blind, I bear. ‘De Lush—What's the cause? McSosb—Tcr nany eye-openera— Ciestian4é Lead-c. THE PLANET SIS HOPKINS' SAYINGS. Many a girl surrenders at the plano- forte. Many a financial upset is the result of a tip. All plain, blunt men do not use stub pens. A well-bred man doesn't brag about his dough. Some weddings are little else than a dress-suit case. The man who writes with a quill is naturally a goose. When a man doesn't care a wrap, he generally gets the sack. The man who lives in the valley of discontent should put up a bluff. Because a woman wears a chic gown is no sign that she is chicken-hearted. You can go from New York clean to Pittsburgh—but you can't come away that way. South Bend and the Grecian Bend are in no way related—for South Bend is straight. Ma's motto for framing: Keep busy, and you won't have to read books on how to be happy. The man who wears slide-whiskers and a white tie may be honest—but appearances are against him—Rose Mellville in St. Louis Globe-Democrat FRUIT FROM IRRIGATED LANDS First grade Spitzerbergen apples bring $2.50 a box. Four acres of Elberta pears netted $1,000 an acre. Peter Bach got $2,137 from peaches on an acre and a half. From five acres of Italian prunes an Oregon man got $3,600. One and three-quarters acres of Spitzerbergen apples brought Russell & Sons $4,000. Mrs. Thekla Weisberger of Oregon got $2,000 from three and a half acres of peach trees. One-year pear trees produced pears 11 inches around. Many trees bear in their second year. From irrigated fruit lands Washington orchardmen are making from $1,000 to $2,000 net per acre. A yellow Newton apple tree yielded 19 boxes of first grade apples at $2.25 per box, and five boxes of culls at $1. The Yakima output was, roughly estimated: Peaches, 250 cars, at $800 a car; plums and prunes, 25 cars, $550 a car; pears, 40 cars, at $750 a car; apples, 225 cars, at $900 a car. JEWS IN THE REVOLUTION In America as early as 1765 Jews sided with the colonists in resisting the English governmental oppressions. In 1769 a body of volunteers consisting entirely of Jews was formed in Charleston, S. C., and fought under Gen. Mountrile. David I. Franks was an old de camp for Gen. Arnold, but refused to join in his traitorous schemes, and later testified to the innocence of Mrs. Arnold. Among other Jews who did good work in revolutionary times were Col. Isaac Frank of Washington's staff; Philip Moses Russell, who assiduously cared for the sick and wounded, and Samuel Lyon of New York; Isaac Moses of Philadelphia and Manuel Mordecal Noah of South Carolina. Mordecal Sheftail, commissary general in Georgia, bravely defended Savannah. TO THE BOOK BORROWER. Use a bookmark. Refrain from using a pencil. Don't give it to the children to play with. Don't moisten your thumb to turn the pages. Don't leave the volume open, face downward. Don't crack it out of the binding to make it stay open. Cut the leaves with a paper knife designed for that purpose. As you value its owner's friendship, don't turn the leaves down. Read it in good time, and for heaven's sake, return it some time.—Washington Herald. PROVERBS AND PHRASES. Be just and fear not.—Shakespeare. Ants never head their course to an empty granary.—Latin. In the place where the tree falleth there shall it lie.—Bible. — Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, nor dejected when she frowns.—Ansonius. THE WORLD'S GOLD. Johannsburg has a taxable valuation of $300,000,000 in real estate. The Welcome Stranger, an Australian nugget of pure gold, weighed 2,516 ounces and brought $51,000. A South African prospector found that part of his claim was under an old Dutch church. He drove his peg under the altar. The stamps at Kalgurlil the Golden Mill, New South Wales, have produced gold valued at $160,000,000. It costs $25 to haul a cord of sage brush, the miserable fuel used at the batteries. Africa produces more than one-third of the world's gold. Its annual output is $150,000,000; the United States gives out $55,000,000; Australia, $85,000,000, and New Zealand, $10,000,000. The gold mine owners in South Africa have in three years spent over $1,000,000 recruiting laborers from Central Africa. They only got 17,000 negroes, and few of them could stand the winter. Then 67,000 Chinese were brought, starting the labor troubles. SPLINTERS. The bills now come in and the wise man proceeds to pay them. The popularity of any man or measure is no evidence of intrinsic worth. The head of a tyrant looks better on a block than on the coin of his realm. Beauty in a crowded car gets a seat when age and wisdom must stand. New York seems never satisfied unless it has a mysterious tragedy on its hands. The loss of conscience and the lack of cash will end your life in one eternal smash. As a tricky enemy of the human race grip has again walked off with the blue ribbons. There are few who would not be rich if they could, even with a slight lapse in their honesty. A good opinion of yourself, backed by brains and boulder, will be convincing to your neighbor. ALLEGED FACTLETS. The Chinese smoke no opium on New Year's day. There are four swear-offs of drinking to one of smoking. The average bank note is the habitation of 19,000 microbes. Only on New Year's day are Hotten-tot widows permitted to remarry. In Paris, over 2,000 tons of horse-flesh is eaten annually by the poor. The Tartars, to invite a man to drink with them, take hold of his ear and give it a friendly jerk. The costliest drug is physostigmine—a remedy for certain eye diseases—an ounce of which would cost $1,000,000. Confectioners say that at New Year's and Lent their business suffers not a little from the swear-offs of the ladies. MEDITATIONS OF A SPINSTER. The bride-to-be thinks she is getting the earth, but it turns out to be only a honeymoon. When you can hardly believe what you hear it is a sign some nice man is talking to you. A girl can pretend before and afterward that she does not like being kissed, but not during it. Many a woman thinks a man just grand when what he really is is nothing more or less than a polite liar. Nearly every man believes he is no coward, but all the same he refuses to do anything when his wife urges him to kick about the gas bill. Not all women who scream now-adays are really afraid of mice, but they are afraid they will be considered strong-minded if they do not scream. -Philadelphia Telegraph. SAVAGE PROVERBS. "The proverbs of the savages of Africa are interesting," said an ethnologist. "They are full of color. Here are a few from the Basutos, the Yorubus, the Wolofs and the Pashtos: "Cross the river before you abuse the crocodile." "He who unjustly spears another knifes himself." "Kraals built in a day are mud ruins in a week." "The mud hippopotamus does not bring forth the gazelle." "One head impaled on the gatepost is more valuable than six on the shoulders of enemies." Many Livers for Gallon of Oil. One hundred cod livers yield a gal len of oil. --- THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. At a club the other day a woman told the story of her brother coming to a city alone and friendless, and how much he enjoyed looking in at the windows where happy families were gathered together. He declared that when he had a home of his own the curtains should always be raised. "And are they?" asked a lady who was interested in the conversation. "Well, you see," hesitated the sister, "his wife objected to other people looking into her house all the time." True Friendship a Great Gift Most of all men need the grip of the hand of a fellow and the nearness of a life on which they can draw. To be a true friend to any man is to give him the greatest gift we have to impart. To walk in comradeship with our fellows, being true always to the best in ourselves, is to help them best to that which is great and true. To walk ourselves in friendship with things infinite and holy is to find eternal life. Greatest Compliment The late Lord Shaftesbury one time related an incident regarding which he says that the little girl's trust was to him the greatest compliment he had ever received. This little girl, a mite of a lass, wished to cross the street, and was waiting for some one to help her. After looking searchingly into the faces of all those who passed, she finally decided to choose the earl, and approached him, saying: "Please, sir, will you help me over?" What Is a Lyric? Among the ancients lyrical poetry was a verse to be sung to the accompaniment of the lyre, or harp. In modern usage the term lyrical is confused to songs relating to feelings or emotions, as distinct from descriptive songs. For instance, the "Bay of Biscay" is a song, but not a lyric; while Burns' "Highland Mary" is an exquisite specimen of the lyric. Reading. History makes men wise, poetry witty, mathematics subtle, philosophy deep, morals grave, logic and rhetoric able to contend: nay, there is no impediment in the wit but may be wrought out by fit study, where every defect of the mind has its proper remedy. Those that have the excellent faculty of using all they know can never know too much. Novels at Night Time A writer in Queen says that after ten o'clock at night the mind is a sieve and it does not make any difference what we read so that the type is legible, and light novels are good night-caps. A detective story at bedtime is to many people as good as a sleeping powder, switching the mind away from the worries of the day and soothing it preparatory to sleep. WILLING. "John is complaining," whispered young Mrs. Justhitch, to her mother, "that his eggs are too hard. He is foolish about having them soft-bolled. Well, I'll get the next hatch bolted soft enough for him, if I have to cook 'em two hours!" The Philosopher of Folly "Necessities may be higher than ever," says the Philosopher of Folly, "but luxuries are going down in prices. Take chewing gum, for instance. I saw a sign in a confectioner's window to-day, 'Gum Drops 5 Cents.' Woman's Inhumanity "When you read about the way they are killing those beautiful birds down in Florida," said Mrs. Lapsling, "you wonder how any woman can be so heartless as to wear a vinaigrette on her hat!" Peculiar Scientific Fact The curious fact is noted by Prof. Lambain of Breslau that careful measurements of the intensity of gravitation in different parts of the globe show this to be greater on islands than on continents. Total Area of Forests The total area of forests now belonging to the government of the United States is about 160,000,000 acres, and it is forever exempted from sale and settlement. Gossamer Spider's Web. So light is the spider's web that a pound weight of it will reach round the world, and then leave enough to reach a few thousand miles. Coal Oil for Stained Floors Stained floors should not be wiped off with water, but with a little coal oil. This prevents the varnish from being dulled or stained. A Daily Thought He subjects himself to be seen as through a microscope who is caught in a fit of passion.—Lavator. Have You Thought of This, Girls? The girl who gets married during leap year must be very beautiful in order to escape suspicion. Museum Room for Literary Men. A new London library has a room set apart for talk on literary matters. Cocoanut Palms Live Centuries. Brazilian cocoanut palms live from 600 to 700 years. The Engineer's Courtship The Engineer's Courtship. "I told her I was going to kiss her, and she whistled." "Well, that meant go ahead, didn't it?" "Sure; and when I wanted to kiss her again she whistled twice. That meant to back up."—Yonkers Statesman. "Well, they say he has never given his ego cause for a moment's jealousy."—Puck. Knights of Pythias, This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has juris diction 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 Be-nevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalla. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office. The Courts of Calanthe 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. If you have no Pythian Lodge or Court or Band in your neighborhood, orgniz one. For all information concerning special rates of membership in the lodges and courts, address 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va. KINK·NE A Beautiful Hair Dressing and Tonic for the Hair! I have used your Kink-ine for the past year and my hair is growing very fast. I find it the most delightful hair dressing and tonic I have ever used, altogether different from the many cheap pomades and vaselines on the market. It makes my hair so beautiful, soft, silky, and has entirely removed all dandruff and stopped it from falling out and breaking off. And enables me to do it up in any of the many styles that I use on the stage. It does all you claim for it, and I would not be without it. Yours sincerely, MMR. ROBINSON. Kink-ine Hair Dressing is a delightful perfumed tonic prepared largely for the use of colored people; is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly hair soft, silky and glossy, enables you to comb it with ease and to dress it in any style that you may wish. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair tones up and nourishes the scalp, increasing the growth and giving new life and vigor to the hair. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is for sale at all druggists for 35c per bottle. If your druggist does not keep it have him order it for you; he can get it. If not, send me 50c. and I will send same to you, prepaid. SPECIAL OFFER.—To prove the quality and superiority of our goods over all others, we will sell one full-size bottle of Kink-ine, price 35 cents, one cake of Kink-ine Soap, the best shampoo and Toilet Soap in the world, price 25 cents, both for only 50 cents, or six bottles and six cakes of soap for $3.00. Special offer good only at the following stores: OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO., Ldt.—Distributors, 1007 E. Main St. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAST CIVIL FCB. only absolutely necessary regu- apply at the main office. The Court Is the Female Department of the thirty persons to organize a co- Fidelity, exercise Harmony and an endowment and burial bene- dues. The only expense for it a rosette, costing 25 cents for a THE BANDS OF CALA stitutes a feature and persons circle. The expense is nomin- $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and d Lodge or Court or Band in you For all information concern For all information conce- membership in the lodges and A MADAM ROBINSON in any st KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by the scalp, increasing the growth and KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is him order it for you; he can get it. SPECIAL OFFER.-To prove the q bottle of Kink-ine, price 35 cents, one cents, both for only 50 cents, or six stores: OWENS & MINO —Nelson's Hair Dressing can be bought at Jennings and Brown Drug Store, Pittsburgh, Pa. Direful Prediction In a speech before the parliament of New South Wales, Australia, E. W. Sullivan said: "The present ministry may blunder along for a few months, but while gasping at the stars they will stumble over the pebbles and then the ambulance will take them to the hospital where the grinning skulls of their predecessors are stored." Sinner's Confession. A very real test of a man's intrinsic honesty comes when he receives a letter through the mails on which the stamp has not been cancelled. The writer of this paragraph attends church every Sunday, but when he is confronted with the above temptation he inveribly removes the stamp and uses it again—N. Y. Times. Preventing Electrolysis. Electrolysis of pipes is now prevented by insulating from the ground. The pipes are covered with a specially prepared asbestos paper, coated with a waterproof insulating compound, and joints are made tight by strips and insulating cement. The protection is claimed to be permanently durable. To Extract Splinter. Take a wide-mouthed bottle and almost fill it full of hot water, then put the part with the splinter over the mouth of the bottle and press tightly. The suction will draw the flesh down and in a minute or two the hot steam will make the splinter come out and draw the soreness out immediately. Beasts All Left-Handed. Livingston, the great explorer of Africa, who had more chances than most men have to learn the habits of wild beasts, says in his books that they are all left-handed, so to speak, or left-pawed, if you like that way of putting it better. The lion, he says, always strikes with its left paw. As Genius Affects Women. A reviewer in one of the recent publications, calling attention to Mr. Gribble's book about George Sand, says that "we still believe that genius, however it may palliate the crimes of a man, aggravates the wickedness of a woman." N. A.. S. A. E. A.. A. AND A. Organization is one of the most powerful has been phenomenal. The Grand Court all of the cities and counties in need to organize a new lodge. The longest features, but the principles ended on Friendship, based on Charity the respectable, upright people of their heartiest support. An endowment and burial benefit of $150.00 per week sick dues. The badge of regalia. For information concerning courts of Calantia. In the Order. It requires a memorial court. Its members are pledged and prove Love one for the other. Benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 funeral occasions. ANTHE or Children's Department cannot do better than to enter the mental and the benefits all that could death benefits of from $30.00 to $40.00 your neighborhood, orgrniz. one. Using the Children's Department ad Mrs. ANNA TA 120 W. H. Evening special rates of JOHN courts, address Beautiful Hair Tonic for the And what Madam Robinson, the Queen of the Opera, says. ROBERTS, New York City, Dear Sir: We have used your Kink-ine for the past year in the most delightful hair dressing and tonic I have cheap pomades and vaselines on the market. I has entirely removed all dandruff and stop enables me to do it up in any of the man you claim for it, and I would not be without Kink-ine Hair Dressing is a delightful perfume people; is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and curly hair soft, silky and glossy, enables you style that you may wish. By supplying the needed oils directly to the roo giving new life and vigor to the hair. For sale at all drugstores for 35c per bottle. If not, send me 50c. and I will send same to you. Quality and superiority of our goods over the cake of Kink-ine Soap, the best shampoo bottles and six cakes of soap for $3.00. MR DRUG CO., Ldt.—Distributors Furnished Rooms, 50c. up. Meals, 50c. up. THE MT. CLEMENS HOTEL AND MINERAL BATH HOUSE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. Phone, 245. Has opened its doors for the accommodation of COLORED PEOPLE that may come to Mt. Clem ens in the future for their on Rheumatism. It is the only Hotel and Mineral Bath House owned and conducted by a colored man at any of the health resorts in the United States. Write for Special Rates. GEO. I. HUTCHINSON. PROP. 48 Welts St., - Mt. Clemens, Mich. JOHN FOXEL. Dealer in General Line of FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES, NOTIONS, FRESH MEATS, CI- GARS, TOBACCO, ICE, WOOD, COAL, &c. 11 S. 4TH ST., RICHMOND, VA ```markdown ``` ment also con- ne little ones into this mystic and be expected. It pays from $40.00. If you have no Pythian address, TAYLOR, W. M. Hill St., Richmond, Va. N MITCHELL, JR., 111 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. NE Dressing and the Hair! The Famous Black Patti, days of Kink-ine and my hair is growing very fast. I have ever used, altogether different from set. It makes my hair so beautiful, soft, stopped it from falling out and breaking many styles that I use on the stage. It ought it. Yours sincerely, MMR. ROBINSON. Named tonic prepared largely for the use of and harmless. It makes harsh, stubborn, you to comb it with ease and to dress it. roots of the hair tones up and nourishes e. If your druggist does not keep it have you, prepaid. For all others, we will sell one full-size so and Toilet Soap in the world, price 25 Special offer good only at the following ors, 1007 E. Main St. M. FREE! An Astrological Reading sent free to anyone enclosing two cent stamp for mailing charges, etc. Send date and month of birth. Write to day and address PROF. J. H. HOLMES, 15 N. Kentucky Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. SCHOOL SHOES. Capitol Shoe & Supply Company, A complete stock of Boys,' Misses,' Men's, Ladies,' & Children's Shoes. ALL THE LATEST STYLES. Notice! For old papers, call on us. We are selling them at fifteen cents per hundred. BOARDING & LODGING Rates Reasonable. All the Comforts of Home Orders received by letter or telegraph MRS. BOOKER LEFTWICH. PROPRIETRESS 816 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Vs Virginia's Most Successful Hair Culturist. ...PARLORS..... 108 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Phone, 1034. Private Parlors, Confidential Inter- views and Correspondence. The largest and most up-to-date Hair Dressing Parlors in Richmond. The very best preparations that can be made for the hair, scalp, face and skin. Graham's Superior Scalp Food for growing hair on bald heads and bare temples, 25cts. per jar. By mall, 35cts. Graham's Superior Orange Flower Skin Fo. for developing and beauti- fying the skin, 25cts a jar. By mall 35cts. Graham's Superior Velvet Liquid Powder for giving the face a bea- tiful fair color, 25 cents a bottle. By mall 35cts. Graham's Vegetable Hair Dye the best on market giving a rich natural color, $1.00 per bottle. By mafi, $1.25. Mrs. Graham makes a speciality of massaging and beautifying ladies faces for parades and public gatherings, 35 cents. Mrs. Graham scampoos the head and puts it in a healthy condition, 25 cents. 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 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. PURE WHISKEY Will Satisfy the lover of the right kine of stimulant. Special prices, we have all grades of good Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Call and see us. Richmond, Virginia. 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. PHOTOGRAPHER. Fine Photographs. True to Life. High-class service. Latest Improvements in Photograph- in Out-door Work executed. Reasonable Ease. Professional Service. Enlarged from Old negatives or Photographs. THE ECONOMY, FINE CLEANING, DYEING AND REPAIRING CHITMAN M. WHITE, PROPRIETOR. A. Hayes 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. 'Phone, 2778. THE YLUNET WHY HE WAS HAPPY. He was a bald-headed bachelor, whose heart for the first time had been moved by the tender passion. "Then you confess," he said, in a trembling voice to the object of his regards, "that you like me a little—that you admire certain qualities of my head." "Yes," shyly responded the young lady. "And may I ask," he continued, in a tone of emotion, "what those qualities are? "I can hardly explain," said the young lady, bashfully, "but I think it is because your head is so mellifluent. I can't express it more clearly." "And you can never know how I appreciate your high opinion," exclaimed the happy bachelor, as he pressed her hand. He didn't know just what "mellifluent" meant, but he was sure it was the synonym for something grand and ennobling, and when he bade her good night he rushed eagerly home, excitedly took down the dictionary and turned feverishly to the endearded word. His blood changed to ice as he read—"smooth, soft, mellow." LAYING THE BLAME. Wifey—At New Year you were ready enough to swear off what I asked you, but you haven't kept your promise. Hubby—That's your fault, my dear. Why didn't you furnish me resolutions that were warranted not to break? The Horrid Thing There was a man from the Bahamas. Who went out to walk in pajamas. They were in the rain. Marriage a Success She—My dear, I want $50 to do some shopping. He—My, goodness! Why, it's only— "Do you remember that you came home last night in a very shaky condition?" "Hum! Perhaps I did." "Yes. And I didn't say a word, did I?" "No, my dear, not a word." "Well, you know, silence is golden." "Here's the $50, my love."—N. Y. Weekly. The General Outlook Head of the Hades Highways Bureau—I am sorry, your majesty, but I am afraid the cost of the annual paving will be considerably raised this year. His Satanic Majesty—What is the matter with the usual free contribution to our paving? Bureau Head—A good many of the states have gone dry this year, and people residing therein will have to keep their New Year's resolutions.—Baltimore American. A Few New Definitions Kisses—Cupid's fire-crackers. Chauffeur—One who always takes life easy. Clubman—The man who doesn't feel at home at home. Bore—One who persists in talking about his own automobile when you want to talk about yours.—Judge. A Warning. "If you ever get to hobnobbing with the crowned heads of Europe," said the experienced card sharp, "don't ever propose a little game of cards." "Why not?" asked the neophyte. "Because," answered the sharp, solemnly, "they have the advantage of you in that they can always produce a royal flush."—Eastlantic American. Strictly Logical. "After all, the creditors of that manufactory are doing merely the logical thing in exacting the limit." "How so?" "You know, it is a button manufactory, and they are only pushing it."—Baltimore American. Consolation. Stout Customer (in the chair)—Con- found your blundering clumsiness! You have cut my chin! Barber (soothingly)—Don't git agi- tated! Yo'all's got two mo' chins dat I can't put none yell, sah.—Puck. Ancient. Bacon—Are clothes presses new things? Egbert—Oh, my, no! Don't you remember that away back in Caesar's time he asked, "Who is it in the press that calls?"—Yankers Statesman. OTTOC'S AUTO. "Tis passing strange how fashion change in things that men admire; Our muse that sang the tireless steed now sings the steedless tire. Friend Otto got an auto, so as not to seem antique, But the thing, was autocratic just as much as automatic. And that auto wouldn't auto as it ought to, so to speak. He sought an auto operator who should make it work: A circus man at first he tried, and then he tried a Turk. "The Turk, 'pr'apa," pondered Otto, "being born an Ottoman. Ought to awe this awkward auto on the Oriental plan." "Twas all in vain. So off he went to Alabama, merely. That he might say: "I'm Otto of Mobile, and my motto— 'A Mobile Otto's sure to tame an automobile, clearly.'. There Otto wrought to auto on that auto as he ought to; But the auto sought to auto as Otto never thought to. And Otto fought the auto, and the auto it fought Otto. Where Otto steers his auto now, an au stere aeronauto. Benevolent Individual—You say you are a reporter by profession. Then why don't you work for a living? Penniless Petitioner—I did work. I was a reporter on the Daily Bugle; but I couldn't get my money, and the Bugle was absorbed by the Daily Trumpet, and before I could present my claim to the Trumpet that paper was absorbed by the Daily Tooter, and then the Tooter was absorbed by the Daily Hustler, and so it went on, while I was chasing around after them, and finally the last one was absorbed by the Daily Graball, a rich concern, and I had great hopes; but when I went to the editor of the Graball with my claim he told me he had never heard of the Bugle—N. Y. Weekly. The Golfing Girl The golfing girl, the golfing girl, Queer are her ways and tricks: A mail's heart serves her for a ball, And chappies are her "sticks." Shoeblack—Pollish your boots, sir? Toff—Hang you, boy, no! Shoeblack—Pollish up your manners then, sir? Constortion. The acrobat must be a cain And most consented off. For half the time he is, that's plain, All wrapped up in himself. Hard Luck. "Come, old man," said the kind friend, "cheer up. There are others." friend, cheer up. There are others." "I don't mind her breaking the engagement so very much," said the despondent young man; "but to think that I have got to go on paying the instalments on the ring for a year to come yet. That is what jars me." Appropriately Named "Because it is unmanageable?" "No, because it is always running people down." Yonkers Statesman. Appropriate Name: Clevelander—Pittsburg has a lot of tall buildings, hasn't it? Pittsburger—Yes, indeed. And you'd be surprised to see the number of new—er—smokecrapers going up.—Cleveland Leader. Foolish Man Mrs. Hoyle - How did your husband come to smoke himself to death? Mrs. Deyle - He did it all one Saturday. He had accepted an invitation to spend Sunday at a place where they didn't allow smoking - Judge. Disappointing When a man has worked hard all evening to win a pedro prize, it is somewhat disappointing to him to find that he has wasted his energy earning a book he has already read.-Detroit Free Press. Tactful "I is that Mrs. Newlyrich tactful?" "I should say she is. She invited line and staff officers to a dinner and conducted the affair without an argument arising."—Detroit Free Press. The Material Old Swindlebaum—Mit cash down, mein sohn.—Puck. Now, Which Did She Mean? Patience—I hear your sister's been getting married again and gone to housekeeping? Patrice—Yes, she has. "And how does she like her new flat?"—Yonkers Statesman. Her Limitations. "Can she take the high C?" "Not without knocking off some of the bars."—Life. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HIS FIGHTING LIST. Mike sat busily engaged in copying the names of the male population of the immediate vicinity. His good wife, noting the apparent industry of her lord, asked what he was doing. "Begorra, an' it's wrotin' the names o' the min phwat Oi kin lick, so Oi am!" he exclaimed. A few minutes later the woman put on her shawl and went to Pat O'Leary's humble home, where she informed Pat that she saw his name was on the list. Without waiting to don his coat, O'Leary saliled forth in search of Mike, who was found still engaged at the list. "Molke," said Pat, in a tone that sounded like the thunders of heaven, "they say as how yez air-makin' a l吮 o' the fellyes yez kin lick an' that me name's on it." "An' so 'tis," retorted Mike. "But, rist ryst sowl," exclaimed Pat, shaking his fist close to Mike's proboscis, "yez can't do it!" "Thin O'll scratch yer name off." said Mike, feebly, and he continued adding to the list.—Democratic Telegram. BAFFLED. Wifey—Why doesn't Johnson clean off his walk? Hubby—He bought a snow shovel and there were no directions with it. Fair Warning. "Mother, may I go out to speculate?" "Yes, my darling daughter. Hang your clothes on the treasury steps. But don't go near the water." —Judge. Solitude. Sollicitude. "Cyrus," hastily exclaimed Mrs. Jymes, "you ought to be careful how you let Fido eat out of your hand." "Why, there isn't a bit of danger," said Mr. Jymes. "He wouldn't harm a fly." "Oh, I know there's no danger to you," impatiently rejoined his wife. "I was thinking of Fido."—Chicago Tribune. Necessity for Action Nan—I was astonished to learn that Lil Billwinkh had gone and married that Spriggins boy. Why, she's a good ten years older than he is. Fan—I know it, but it had narrowed down to a choice between him and his father, and she had to decide quick.—Chicago Tribune. Explained Mechanically "When I am busily engaged in thinking," remarked the doctor, "all the noises on earth can't disturb me." "My stars!" exclaimed the professor, in his astronomical way. "Do the wheels in your head make so much racket as all that?"—Chicago Tribune. Needless Alarm Miss Tartan—Mr. McBash, this being leap year, let me ask you— Diffident Young Man (hasly interrupted)—Oh, I beg of you, Miss— Miss Tartan—If you think any self-respecting young woman would go out of her way to ask a dub like you to marry her?—Chicago Tribune. The Slow Philadelphia "Trolley car?" "No, a hearse."—Yonkers Statesman. St. Peter—You were a Wall street lamb, I believe? Meek Spirit—Yes, sir. "Well, here's the best pair of wings in the establishment. You certainly are entitled to a good strong upward movement."—Life. Hard for Breathing She—Didn't you find it difficult to breathe up in the high altitudes in Switzerland? He—Difficult? Why, when the hotel man presented his bill it nearly took my breath away entirely!—Yonkers Statesman. Comparisons Second Ditto—Mine was of no account. First American Heiress—And mine was a baron waste.—Baltimore American. Still in the Family Flimsey—What has become of all your fine diamonds? They are still in the family, I hope? Hardup—Oh, yes, my uncle has them. Stingy Thing. Mrs. Brassay—Doesn't he allow you any pin-money? Mrs. Meanman—Yes—just enough to buy pins with. Subtle Retort. Maid—No; I am to be let alone.— Judge. The Kind That Don't B Alice—It's a fine thing to have good eyes. Alicia—Yes; but it's lots better to have naughty ones.—Judge. MILLER'S HOTEL W.M.MILLER. PROPRIETOR WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF STREET CAR LINES THAT TAKE YOU TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY TERMS REASONABLE SECOND AND LEIGH STS. RICHMOND, VA. Everything Everything IN FURNITURE AND FLOOR COVERINGS SYDNOR & HUNDLEY, INC. Leaders. 709 711 713 EAST BROAD STREET. EVERYBODY HAPPY Everybody's happy as far as I like him. Though when it comes to reasons we are bound to disagree. Folks that talk prosperity are happy for the cheer. That comes when crops are loomin' up in the field an 'near. Happy 'cause the country's got mate- rials an 'm men. To take whatever starts out wrong an' set it right again. Happy for the present, which is silencin' regret. An' happy for the future, which is lookin' better yet. Of course, we don't pretend that life is all a grand, sweet song; But folks can't sing forever; they are to tice 'fore long. But there's a sweetness in this big old world of ours. An' those that like the bride, they kin easy dodge the flowers. There is always some one comin' out stirrin' up a row. That will bring a passin' wrinkle to the most contented law. An' some of us is happy 'cause the blessin' in fall so thick. An' some of us is happy, 'cause we've got a chance to kick. —Washington Star. PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENON "They say that poor old Dick has water on the brain." "Great Scot! How did he develop that?" "What, the water?" "No, the brain." Days of Trial. Old Santa Claus we've sought to paint As good and kind as could be; If he is not a perfect saint, The Christmas shopper should be. —Washington Star. Foreseen. Foreseen "So your town has gone for prohibition." "Yes, sir," said Col. Stilwell of Kentucky, a little stiffy. "I suppose you are a little surprised." "Not at all. For a long time I have said the liquor was getting to be so poor that a gentleman might almost as well drink water."—Washington Star. False Alarm. Wife (time, midnight)—Hark! Husband! Wake up! I hear the rustling of silk and the clank of chains. Husband—You do? Horrors! Then the reports are true. I was told this house was haunted. Wife (much relieved)—Oh, is that all? I was afraid Fido had broken loose and was tearing my new ball dress—N. Y. Weekly. Busy. "Are you working hard these days?" asked one New Yorker. "Yes," answered the other. "I haven't seen you at the office." "No; one day I've been busy getting my money out of the bank for fear the financiers would get it, and the next I've been putting it back for fear the burglaries would get it."—Washington Star. Violation of Contract Violation of Contract. A young Irish matron, who was a believer in the variety that is the spice of life, surprised everyone by bringing her inoffensive spouse. When questioned by the sedate judge for cause for legal separation, she said: "When Mike married me he swore he would die for me, and—and he hasn't died yit."—Judge. A Close Contest "My neighbor on one side is a young father and on the other a music-mad amateur, and between their praises of their respective possessions, I am nearly crazy." "What's the trouble?" "One has a grand baby and the other, a baby grand."—Baltimore American. Forced Upon Them Secretary (of bad trust)—I am sorry to say that the cost of getting out our product has increased ten per cent. President (of same)—I deeply regret it. The public will blame us now for the increase of 40 per cent, which we shall be unavoidably compelled to make in our price.—Chicago Tribune. The Main Thing She (earnestly)—Reginald, would you die for me? He (rapturously)—Darling, you know I would! She (artlessly)—Reggy, how much life insurance do you carry?—Baltimore American. FEARED THE WORST. With straining eyes the pale-faced man watched the advancing policemen through the window. No sooner had the bluecoats reached the porch when, with trembling fingers, he drew a heavy revolver from his pocket and pressed the muzzle against his throbbing temple. Before his nervous fingers could pull the deadly trigger his faithful wife dashed the weapon aside. "John, John!" she gasped, don't! They've only come to summons you for a jury." "If that's the case I'll submit peacefully," answered the man, wiping the cold sweat from his brow. "But I'll die before I'll shovel the snow off that walk!"—Judge. The Old Guarrel "You live on Puget sound, do you? Why, so do I. Finest country in the world, sir," said the passenger with the closely cropped beard. "To see the sun rising over Mount Tacoma—" "You mean Mount Rainier, I presume," interrupted the passenger with the shaggy eyebrows. "Yes, sir; life out there is one long—" "No, sir! I mean Mount Tacoma! I might have known from your looks that you're one of those Seattle pugs that—" "Just the same, you ignoramus, every schoolboy knows it's Mount Ra—" Biff! Bang!—Chicago Tribune. Why He Felt Good Seaver—What in the name of all that is laughable makes Sweetson feel so good?" Weaver—Why, he just won ten dollars on a bet. Seaver—Won ten dollars, did he? There's always some brainless sucker ready to part with his hard-earned cash betting on a proposition which any child with brains enough to blow a whistle would know was certain to be beat. What consummate ass did Swettson rake that ten dollars off of? Weaver—Why, he—er-r—won it off me—judge Agreed with Him. Parishioner (a little the worse for Iliquor)—I hearzh you preazh las' night. New Minister—You didn't hear much, I fancy. Parishioner—Thaz what (hic) I thought myself—Judge. HEN RENTING PROPERTY call on the PEOPLE'S REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT Co. MEALS at All Hours—Hot or Cold. Board by Day, Week or Month. SOFT DRINKS. POLITE ATTENTION.... GIVE ME A CALL Mme. SYLVIA L. MITCHELL, Propitress. A. D. PRICE. GENERAL DIRECTOR, LIMBARBEN and LIVYMAN. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of rooms with all necessary conveniences. Large picnic or band wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class, carriages, buggies, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. The J V Hawkin's HAIR GROWER & RESTORER (TRADE MARK REGISTERED) Has proved to be a fortune to many of the unfortunate, who are to-day delighted with its wonderful results. The merits of this great hair preparation naturally places it in a sphere all of its own, and the glowing terms in which our patrons speak of it reassures us of its satisfactory results. We can well boast of a large patronage throughout this and other States and also enjoys the commendation of the very best white and colored people in the immediate community. In order to the merits and results of the J. V. H. will from time to time produce in print permission to do so, who have us among the many bearing witness of its correspondence of those expecting a miracle is a natural and pure compound, hesitate to put in print. We will just States Government has placed national which it is protected and we are in turn, methods and square dealings. It will positively remove Dandruff Hair on Queen Temples or Bald Heads. Fingers—the cess, per box; eight Beautiful hakes the use of powder entitles. Sale prices; 25, 50cts and $1.00. M Order or Express Money Order all out of city orders. Mme. J. V. 612 NORTH FIRST ST., Telephone Correspondence S W. I. JO Funeral Director Office & Warerooms, 207 HACKS F Orders by Telephone or The Suppers and Entertainment Telephone, 686. unity. In order to convince the man of the J. V. Hawkin's Hair Groat we produce in print the photograph who have used our preparation witness of its genuine qualities, expecting a miracle or anything new pure compound, the ingredients of it. We will just here remind the place placed national patent rights on us and we are in turn responsible to the dealings. Dandruff, Cure Scalp of Ches or Bald Heads, where the roots are per box; eight boxes, $2.80x80 pounds of powder entirely unnecessary. Dots and $1.00. Money may be Order A charge of 10c. Address all communications to J. V. HAWK FIRST ST., — RI Telephone, 4601. respondence Strictly Confid I. JOHNS Director and E Verooms, 207 N. Foushee S. CKS FOR H Telephone or Telegraph filled and Entertainments prompt 186. Residence the immediate community. In order to convince the most skeptical readers of the merits and results of the J. V. Hawkin's Hair Grower and Restorer, we will from time to time produce in print the photographs of those giving us permission to do so, who have used our preparation and are to-day among the many bearing witness of its genuine qualities. We do not desire the correspondence of those expecting a miracle or anything unreasonable. Our preparation is a natural and pure compound, the ingredients of which we would not hesitate to put in print. We will just here remind the public that the United States Government has placed national patent rights on our hair preparation by which it is protected and we are in turn responsible to the government for honest methods and square dealings. It will positively remove Dandruff, Cure Scalp of all impurities, Restore Hair on Clean Temples or Bald Hands, where the roots are not dead. Prices:— 35 cts. per box; eight boxes, $2.80 express prepaid. The Face Beautifier makes the use of powder entirely unnecessary, and is perfective harmless. Sale prices; 25, 50cts and $1.00. Money can be sent by Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order. A charge of 10cts. extra is imposed on all out of city orders. Correspondence Strictly Confidential W. I. JOHNSON, Funeral Director and Embalmer, Office & Warerooms, 207 N. Foushee St. Cor. Broad. HACKS FOR HIRE. Orders by Telephone or Telegraph filled. Weddings, Suppers and Entertainments promptly attended. Telephone, 686. Residence in Building. PROF. D. D. BRUCE, M. D. Strange, Wonderful, but True are the awe stricken tests given by The Great Australian Medium. PROF. D. D. BRUCE, M. D. the only Living Apostle of Science of the Mysteries. $5000 in Gold to any one in the World to compete with him. Possessing more power than any four medians combined. No card, trance or hand humbug Greatest Hindoo Medium in the World. SO GREAT IS HIS POWER that we can tell you while in a Clairvoyant state, all you wish to know with out a word being spoken. Come, all ye unbelievers, scoffers and jeerers; bring all your skepticism with you—he will open your eyes to the private chamber mystery. Come all ye broken hearted wives, all with low spirits and let him lift the burden from your aching and jealous heart. He challenges the World to compete with him in causing a speedy marriage with the one you love; uniting the separated and bring --- A. E. H. to convince the most skeptical readers of Hawkins's Hair Crawler and Restorer, we sent the photographs of those giving us used our preparation and are today genuine qualities. We do not desire the place or anyining unreasonable. Our prepare the ingredients of which we would not here remind the public that the United patent rights on our hair preparation by responsible to the government for honour, Cure Scalp of all impurities, Restore where the roots are not dead boxes, $2.80express prespaid. The Face rarely unnecessary, and is perfectly harma- cany can be sent by Post Office Money A charge of 10cts. extra is Imposed on communications to HAWKINS, — RICHMOND, VA ne, 4601. Strictly Confidential. JOHNSON, and Embalmer, N. Foushee St. Cor. Broad. FOR HIRE. Telegraph filled. Weddings, events promptly attended. Residence in Building. back the lost one. Traces lost or stolen goods. Unearths hidden treasures. Removes evil influences Crosses, Spella, Ill Luck, cares tricks and Conjurations, gives Luck an Success in all you undertake. Cures the Tobacco and Llquor Habits. Allows the Captive to be set Free. He is the only one that will give a Written Guarantee to complete your business or refund your money Are you sick? Do you know what the trouble is with you? Come and Consult Nature's Doctor. Rheumatism, Insomnia, Hysteria and all Diseases cured. Points given on Horse Racing and all Games of Chance. No matter what asks you, come and see this wonderful man. Reader have you noticed that some people have a hard time to get along, no matter how they toll, while others have success. Many wealth men and women owe their success to this wonderful man. He will tell you whom you will marry. Will you be happy? He will tell you who your friends and enemies are. Can you tell? Don't take a leap in e dark, but be advised by this wonderful man. Greatest Prophet in existence. He always Succeeds when others fall. This is the chance of a lifetime. Don't let it pass you. Office hours: 9 A. M. to 9:30 P. M. Sunday: 2:30 to 7:30 P. M. Sunday: 2:30 to 7:30 P. M. N. B.—Our consultation Fee is 50 cents. Sittings, $1.00. All let- ters containing $1.00 will be answer ed in full. MAIN OFFICE: 510 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, Pa. SEVEN A. B. RIGHT THE PANET SATURDAY...FEBRUARY 29. '08 TROUBLE IN PHILIPPINES A Soldier Writes. Parang Mind, P. I., Jan. 7, '08. To the Editor of The Richmond PLANET—Dear Sir: Please allow me space in your paper to publish the following. I am a soldier in the Twenty-fifth Infantry and would like for my people to know how the colored soldiers are getting along in this regiment. I want to state the fact and tell the public of the injustice that is dealt to the Twenty-fifth's soldiers. A few nights ago a Sergeant was taken sick and went to the hospital for treatment and because the Doctor had to get up in the night he became angry and these are the words he said: "Nigger what did you come here and wake me up for. I have a good notion to kick you down you black——. Nigger, I have got a good notion to kick your——, you——Nigger." This was reported to the commanding officer, Col. Hoyt. All he said or did was "Let it drop, don't say so again. So beware, colored people, and stay out of the army. I can't begin to tell all that has occurred within one year. If an officer strikes a soldier and the soldier defends himself he is sent to prison for ten or fifteen years. I am praying for my time to expire. Respectfully yours, SOLDIER, 25th Infantry. Emancipation Celebration April 3rd. All Clubs, Societies and other organizations are requested to take part. A Public Meeting will be held at Price's Hall Tuesday night, March 3rd at eight o'clock. All who desire to take part in the celebration are requested to send representatives. J. C. RANDOLPH, Pres. 1203 1/2 Moore St. Richmond REV. W. S. JACKSON, Sec. 1202 25th St. Richmond —Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Logan have been spending some time in this city. Mr. Logan returned to New York, but his Madame, formerly Miss Mary Rowe is still in the city. —Mrs. John W. Howard was suddenly taken ill with the appendicitis and immediately carried to the hospital and operated upon. She is improving. —A mass-meeting of the colored voters will be held at the League Hall Monday night next. The public is invited to be present. The Brownsville affair will probably be discussed. —Dr. L. R. Moor of Howard University, en route home paid us a visit this week. He was much pleased with sights of Richmond and our regret was that his stay was brief. He gave a most pleasing report of the work at Howard. $100.00 Endowment Paid Newport News, Va., Feb. 24, '08. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Va., Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Sister Clara Bolden, who was a member of Silver Key Court, No. 75, of Newport News, Va. Sallie B. Pree, R. of D rannie Winfrey, W. I. Mary Cooper. Lille D. Byrd, Deputy. J. E. Byrd, W. C. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 25, '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-calm of Sir St. Clair Jones, who was a member of New Hope Lodge, No. 94, of Lynchburg, Va. her Aigned Engie X Jones, mark Beneficiary. Witnesses: T. W. Merchant, C. C. Pioneer Lodge, No. 28. A. B. Lettwich, P. C. New Hope Lodge, No. 94. A. V. Brown, V. C. Pioneer Lodge, No. 28. McG. Higginbotham, M. of F. Pioneer Lodge, No. 28. A. E. Smith, V. C. New Hope Lodge, No. 94. W. J. Wells, D. D. G. C. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Berkley, Va., Feb. 25, '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 Sir William A, Neal, who was a member of Bruce Lodge, No. 31, of Berkley, Va. William Charity. Reuben Scott. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Martinsville, Va., Feb. 21, '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 Sir F. F. Foster who was member of Dunglass Lodge, No. 69 of Martinsville. Signed—James L. Hill. Witnesses: J. H. Hamlin. L. F. Flood. $150.00 Endowment Paid Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 25, '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-calm of Sir Stephen Franklin, who was a member of Hill City Lodge, No. 90, of Lynchburg, Va. his Signed—T. W. X Padgett, mark Administrator. Witnesses: T. W. Merchant, C. C. Pioneer Lodge, No. 28. A. B. Leftwich, P. C. New Hope Lodge, No. 94. A. V. Brown, V. C. Pioneer Lodge, No. 28. McG. Higginbotham, M. of F. Pioneer Lodge, No. 28. A. E. Smith, V. C. New Hope Lodge, No. 94. W. J. Wells, D. D. G. C. Divorce Obtained. In the Law and Equity Court, Feb. 25, 1908, Ida B. Fulcher obtained an absolute divorce from her husband, Robert H. Fulcher, through her counsel, Lawyer J, Henry Crutch field. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond this 15th Day of February, 1908. Alemeda 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 corp ration the defendant Willis Fleming is without effect and that she, the said plaintiff does not know his whereabouts: 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 interest 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. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q. Office: 1211 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia. STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF The Mechanics' Savings Bank, located at Richmond in the State of Virginia, at the Close of Business Feb. 14, 1908, made to the State Corporation Commission. RESOURCES Loans and discounts..... $ 6842.74 Overdrafts..... 465.56 Stocks, bonds & mortgages 9686.38 Other real estate..... 92614.67 Furniture and fixtures..... 2160.62 Exchanges for clearing house..... 605.43 Due from Natl', Banks..... 28376.03 Specie, nickels and cents..... 2225.59 Paper Currency..... 7306.00 Total..... $150265.01 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in... $24666.42 Surplus fund ... 6250.00 Undivided profits, less a- mount paid for interest expenses and taxes ... 1359.22 Dividends unpaid ... 317.91 Individual deposits subject to check ... 35541.03 Time certificates of deposit 82054.45 Cashier's checks outstanding ... 75.98 Total ... $150265.01 I. Thomas H. Wyatt, do solemnly swear that the above is a true state of the financial condition of the Mechanies' Savings Bank, loc- ated at Richmond, In the State of Virginia at the close of business on the 14th day of February, 1908, to the best of my knowledge and belief. THOS. H. WYATT, Cashier. Correct—Attest: H. F. JONATHAN. THOMAS SMITH. J. J. CARTER. Directors. State of Va., City of Richmond. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of February, 1908. J. THOS. HEWIN, Notary Public. My Commission expires Apr. 10, '10. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA From Canada. Rond Eau, Ont., Feb. 15, '08 Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Editor Richmond PLANET, 311 Richmond Street, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir:—It is a source of great pleasure indeed that I can write you to-day as a subscriber to your worthy paper, The Riemann PLANET during the past fourteen years. I have read over carefully the contents of each issue during this period and can conscientiously say that it has been a great benefit to me by way of keeping me enlightened as to the constant advancement of the colored man in the South. In future I shall put forth my best energy to increase your subscription in this vicinity as I feel that I would be doing justice by each of my friends when soliciting subscriptions to a periodical containing such valuable and indispensable information, which in itself is the greatest elevation to our race. You may insert this letter in the columns of your paper if you deem it worthy of such recognition. Assuring you of my further continued patronage and my heartiest support in endeavoring to crown your undertaking with success, believe me in meantime, with best wishes, Yours faithfully, REV. CORNELIUS THOMPSON. —Mr. Andrew J. Watts of Natural Bridge, Va. was brought from Hot Springs. Va. Nov. 1, 1907 suffering with the dropsy. He is still very ill. —Invitations are out to the marriage of Miss Sadie Liggon Willis to Mr. Isham Mann, Monday afternoon, March 2d, 1908 at the First Baptist Church at 3:30 P. M. $150.00 Endowment Paid Chatham, Va., Feb. 24, '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 Henry Crews, who was a member of Ebenezer Lodge, No. 116 of Unatham, Virginia. Signed—Mrs. Mollie Crews, her Miss Martha X Crews, mark Beneficiaries. Witnesses: R. H. Clark, C. C. R. H. Hopkins, K. of R. and S. William Lacy, Jr. NOT Have a Sore Head THE BEST HAIR DRESSING IS Stra-ko HAIR TONIC. Simple to Use—Nothing else needed but a Comb and Brush. 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, plainiv told by the greatest Astrologer. Patrons astonished and satisfied. DR. PERRY, Dept. 3.-1025 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa 2-15-31 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. Shield, room numbered 60, Chamber of Commerce Building situated S. W. corner of 9th and Main Streets in the city of Richmond, Va. 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 Richmend, 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. CHARLES M. CHEEK By Counsel. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office: 1211 1/2 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Weak Man Receipt Free. Any man who suffers with nervous debility, loss of natural power, weak back, falling memory or deficient manhood, brought on by excesses, dissipation, unnatural drains or the follies of youth, may care himself at home with a simple prescription that I will gladly send free, in a plain sealed envelope, to any man who will write for it. A. E. Robinson, 3895 Luck Building, Detroit, Michigan. [Name] The Farmer's Everyday The Tri=Weekly $1.00 A For rural communities, paper proposition on the tri- A guaranteed circu- copies—paid in advance for scription filled unless on payment, and all subscriber expiration of their paid the regulation of Postoffice force many years with the scription list. Think of it, 156 paper Weekly Constitution, pub- day and Friday, and delivery routes within 500 miles of publication, with ports of the day before; be sent direct accompany registered letter. AGENTS WANTED for rural community in the tri- The Constitution now agents who are making with but little effort, and their regular work. We locality. Write for term. Sample copies sent to any ad formation regarding attractive spon request. Address. THE CONSTITUTE 12 Per Cent PER A Payable quarterly on g in Nevada. CAPITAL ABS withdrawn on request. Investe BANK AND COMMERCIAL CHARLES H Amerer's Every-Other-Day News Tri=Weekly Constitution $1.00 A YEAR. local communities the most catching position on the American continent, granted circulation exceeding paid in advance subscriptions. No filled unless order is accompanied and all subscriptions discontinue of their paid terms in accordance of Postoffice Department—a very years with The Constitution's last. Of it, 156 papers for only $1.00, The constitution, published Monday, T riday, and delivered to all R. thin 500 miles of Atlanta on the application, with full market and re day before; beyond this limit, o ing morning. Subscription direct accompanied by money or letter. IS WANTED in every township community in the South. constitution now has several M o are making from $50 to $100 a little effort, and without interferi cular work. We want one or more Write for terms. copies sent to any address upon application, carding attractive agency proposition will be Address. THE CONSTITUTION, Atlanta Per Cent INTER PER ANNUM. quarterly on gilt-edge Gold Min CAPITAL ABSOLUTELY SAFE request. Investors guaranteed aga AND COMMERCIAL REFEREN CHARLES HENRY HALL, The Farmer's Every-Other-Day Newspaper For rural communities the most catching news paper proposition on the American continent! A guaranteed circulation exceeding 100,000 copies—paid in advance subscriptions. No subscription filled unless order is accompanied by payment, and all subscriptions discontinued upon expiration of their paid terms in accordance with regulation of Postoffice Department—a rule in force many years with The Constitution's subscription list. Think of it, 156 papers for only $1.00, The Tri-Weekly Constitution, published Monday, Wednes day and Friday, and delivered to all R. F. D. routes within 500 miles of Atlanta on the morning of publication, with full market and news reports of the day before; beyond this limit, delivery the following morning. Subscriptions may be sent direct accompanied by money order or registered letter. AGENTS WANTED in every township and rural community in the South. The Constitution now has several hundred agents who are making from $50 to $100 a month with but little effort, and without interfering with their regular work. We want one or more in your locality. Write for terms. Sample copies sent to any address upon application, and full information regarding attractive agency proposition will be mailed upon request. Address. THE CONSTITUTION, Atfanta, Ga. 12 Per Cent INTEREST PER ANNUM. Payable quarterly on gilt-edge Gold Mining Securities in Nevada. CAPITAL ABSOLUTELY SAFE—and can be withdrawn on request. Investors guaranteed against loss. BANK AND COMMERCIAL REFERENCES. INVESTMENT BROKER Member: Rhyolite M 1433 BR 'PHONE, 4411 BRYANT, Why I Adve I believe that seven-te origin in strained vis rectly-fitted glasses w aches by removing the ca but I relieve some suffere Making and Fitting Gl all sufferers should know This is one reason why I W. C. MET Rhyolite Mining Stock Exchange 1433 BROADWAY 11 BRYANT, N I Advertise. me that seven-tenths of headaches in strained vision. I also know -fitted glasses will entirely relieve moving the cause. Scarcely a be some sufferer through my kno and Fitting Glasses. I am an should know there is a remedy reason why I advertise. C. METZ, Optic Member: Rhyolite Mining Stock Exchange. 1433 BROADWAY PHONE, 4411 BRYANT, NEW YORK. believe that seven-tenths of headaches have their origin in strained vision. I also know that correctly-fitted glasses will entirely relieve the headaches by removing the cause. Scarcely a day passes but I relieve some sufferer through my knowledge of Making and Fitting Glasses. I am anxious that all sufferers should know there is a remedy so simple. This is one reason why I advertise. W. C. METZ, Optician, Cor. 2d and Jackson Sts.. RICHMOND, SUBSC THE RICHM SUBSCRIBE TO RICHMOND PI THE RICHMOND PLANET Important Notice! Madame E. L. Monszaro, the wonderful medicine manufacturer and Tooth Extractor has on sale at her office: Monzaro's Blood Purifier and Stomach Bitters. Monszaro's Liniment. Monszaro's Cough Syrup. Monszaro's Hair Tonic. Monszaro's Skin Food. Monszaro's Tooth Powders. Monszaro's Triple Extract of White Rose. A Word to the Mothers—The Madame makes a specialty of beautifying the children's teeth; Regulating them and taking out tushes. OFFICE—18 E. Leigh Sreet. A Revelation. LUCINDA YOUNG, Who in the year of 1890 laid on her bed twenty-four days and SAW DREAMS AND VISIONS, was commanded by God to write the wonders she saw into a book. This book tells also about A SEVEN YEAR'S FAMINE. that is to come. It is sold at $1.00. Terms in advance. Address all communications to MRS LUCINDA YOUNG, Lambertville, N. J. SPECIAL RATES TO AGENTS. Other-Day Newspaper. July Constitution, A YEAR. Is the most catching news of American continent! Station exceeding 100,000 subscriptions. No sub- order is accompanied by scriptions discontinued upon terms in accordance with Department—a rule in The Constitution's sub- scrips for only $1.00, The Tri- stablished Monday, Wednes- delivered to all R. F. D. of Atlanta on the morn- full market and news re- beyond this limit, delivery Subscriptions may mailed by money order or D in every township and South. New has several hundred from $50 to $100 a month and without interfering with want one or more in your address upon application, and full in- ency proposition will be mailed up. INSTITUTION, Atlanta, Ga. HINT INTEREST ANNUM. Bilt-edge Gold Mining Securities. SOLUTELY SAFE—and can be guaranteed against loss. MERCIAL REFERENCES. HENRY HALL, BROADWAY NEW YORK artise. months of headaches have their on. I also know that cor- will entirely relieve the head- use. Scarcely a day passes or through my knowledge of passes. I am anxious that there is a remedy so simple. advertise. TZ, Optician, VIRGINIA. ERIBE TO MOND PLANET ```markdown ``` . FARRAR,eral Mail Orderchant, L.C.FA General Ma Merchant, ```markdown ``` Charleston, West, Va. 3-Great Pan- IN DEFENSE of the BY PROF. KELLY MILLE (WASHINGTON) As to the Leopard's Spot An Appeal to Reason. (Op- Roosevelt and the Negro PRICE, Ten Cents each—the Three for a Thousand. AGENTS WANTED. Address the A THIS R Practically FRE Great Pamphlets-3 DEFENSE of the NEGRO RACE. KELLY MILLER, Howard University, (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Hopard's Spots. (Open Letter to Thomas Dixon, Jr.) Reason. (Open Letter to John Temple Graves.) And the Negro. (Full Discussion of the Brownsville Issue.) ch—the Three for a Quarter. Circulation, over Sixty ENTS WANTED. Commission 4 cents per copy. Address the Author. --- BY PROF. KELLY MILLER, Howard University. (WASHINGTON, D. C.) PRICE, Ten Cents each—the Three for a Quarter. Circulation, over Sixty Thousand. AGENTS WANTED. Commission 4 cents per copy. Address the Author. With a year's subscription to the (Name of Your Paper) and The Philadelphia Press The razor is made from the best Sheffield Steel, hardened and tempered thermometrically and guaranteed. It's Particular Merit is Merit is its Shaving Quality It's Particular Merit is its Shaving Quality $3.50 BU The Philade ONE YEAR daily, re Fremont Razor . Your Favorite Hom BUYS Philadelphia Press R daily, regular price $3.00 Razor $2.00 Favorite Home Newspaper $1.50 The Philadelphia Press ONE YEAR daily, regular price $3.00 Fremont Razor $2.00 Your Favorite Home Newspaper $1.50 Value $6.50 Mailed immediately upon receipt of your subscription. Order To-day—NOW! SPRING LINE OF 1908 NOW READY. Mail Orders a Specialty. Fashion Plates and Samples mailed on Request. A