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The RICHMOND PLANET SENATOR FORAKER ENDORSED VOLUME XXV, NUMBER 14 SENAT FO Influential Co RINGING RESOLUTIONS—NO Not since the days when James Hayes' Suffrage League held weekly meetings in League Hall to protest against the elimination of the Negro vote of the State by the Constitutional Convention of 1901-02, has there been as large a gathering in that hall of many Negro meetings as there was last night, to protest against President Roosevelt's discharge "without honor" of the three Negro companies who were accused of shooting up the town of Brownsville, Texas and to laud Senator Foraker for the stand which he has taken in defense of the discharged and disgraced Negro infantrymen. While the meeting was ostensibly called to discuss the "Brownsville afair" yet beneath the surface and breaking forth in virulence in every speech made, denunciatory of "Lily Whites" in Virginia, could be seen that the real import of the meeting was to make it impossible for Richmond to send a "Lily White" delegation to the district convention which meets in Manchester next week Dr. Sinclair, the Philadelphia physician who played an important part in bringing about the senatorial investigation relative to Brownsville, was the principal speaker. He explained in great detail the investigation and said the evidence adduced should have exonerated the soldiers, and would have had not "President Booker T. Roosevelt and Professor Theodore Washington and 'Lily White' Tatt" used their influence to prevent it. He urged the Negroes to resent their disgrace cast upon the white race who not only helped to save the San Juan Hill, but saved the life of the colonel of the Rough Riders and his men. His denunciation of Tatt for the presidential nomination was the keynote to this resentment. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED At the conclusion of the speech the following resolutions, offered by Dr. P. B. Ramsey were unanimously adopted: "The colored citizens of Richmond in mass meeting assembled do respectfully utter profound and warmest thanks and offer our most hearty congratulations to Senator Joseph Benson Foraker for his manly and patriotic efforts to secure a fair and impartial hearing for Companies B, C and D of the Twenty-fifth Infantry of the United States Army dismissed by President Roosevelt without honor and without either a civil or military trial, on the charge of shooting up Brownsville, Tex. on August 13, 1906. "We declare that the condemnation and punishment of any man or set of men without a fair, and open hearing is absolutely reprehensible and entirely un-American and is the essence of lynch-law. "We further declare that the President of the United States by the discharge of these brave defenders of the nation's flag—some of them being veterans of three wars and have served in the army for more than a quarter of a century—without a competent and fair trial makes himself liable to the charge of practicing lynch-law by executive decree. "We further declare that inasmuch as an exhaustive examination conducted by the Committee on Military Affairs of the United States Senate has utterly failed to prove a case against the battalion or any member of it, that, therefore, the soldiers are morally and legally entitled to the benefit of the doubt and that the stigma placed upon them by the discharge without honor should be removed, and that they should be restored to the army without loss of prestige and with full pay for the period of their discharge. "We, therefore, respectfully appeal to the United States Senators and representatives in Congress from the State of Virginia to use their influence and exercise their good offices to secure this need of justice for the brave defenders of our country's flag. "Furthermore, we do here give expression to our solemn and most emphatic protest against the seizure of the Republican organization of "BLACK BATTALION." the city of Richmond and of the State of Virginia by the so-called 'Lily White' Republicans and the denial to colored Republicans of an equal voice in the councils, meetings and conventions of the Republican party. We appeal to the colored Republicans of Richmond and State of Virginia to stand loyal and firm for their rights and privileges in the councils and conventions of the Republican party, and if they are not given proper representation and treated with fairness and justice to organize separate conventions and elect delegates and carry their contest to the floor of the National Republican Convention at Chicago. "We appeal to the liberal white Republicans to stand firm for the fair play for all Republicans. "We announce the men who are Republican candidates only and are simply seekers after the loaves and fishes as unworthy of the confidence of the public press and of the honest manhood of the State, whether white or colored." OTHER SPEAKERS Short speeches were made by Jas H. Hayes, Joseph R. Pollard, Dr. R E. Jones, Dr. W. F. Graham, James M. Elllett and others. James M. Elllett, who was two years ago deposed as city chairman of the "Lilly Whites," spoke at length and his denunciation of this faction was as severe as that of the colored speakers. He urged them to go en masse to Belvidere Hall Saturday night and he would do all in his power to see justice done them. The meeting voted to urge upon the colored voters to attend this meeting. Dr. John Meade Benson presided at the meeting. George St. Julien Stephens was reporter. The meeting was opened with prayer by Prof. J. E. Jones. Richmond, Va. Evening Journal. Mr. W. A. Cuddy to Preach. Next Sunday night, commencing at 8 P. M. in the First Baptist Church, corner 14th and Broad Streets, W. A. Cuddy, the noted white evangelist will deliver his celebrated historical prophetic sermon, America Foretoid of in the Bible and what it has to face in the Twentieth Century... It is said to be the clearest explanation on the book of Revelation yet made. Mr. Cuddy comes highly recommended by Bishop Turner of Atchison, Benton and leading men of our race. He has openly stood for justice at the risk of his life and should be greeted with a full house. The National Baptist Sunday School Union will hold their monthly meeting at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Corner Meadow and Clay Streets, Rev. M. H. Payne, Pastor next Sunday, March $8, at 3 P. M. The programme will be spicy and interesting. All Sunday School workers and friends are invited to be present. Newburyport, Mass. Notes. The dance given by Mr. John Ricks on February 27th at Fraternity Hall was a grand success. Guest were present from Portsmouth, Amesbury, Haverhill and other places. Messrs. David and Jesse Ricks were visiting friends in Haverhill last Sunday. Mrs. Alice Pearson who has been quite sick with La Gripe the past week is out again. Miss Rosa Ragland is very ill at the Anna Jaques Hospital. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Miss Mamie Stimson of Byfield, Mass. has returned home from Boston, where she has been visiting friends the past week. Mr. M. C. Pearson was in Haverhill on business Monday. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1908 WATKINS CRITICIZES MR FORTUNE. "Who Can We Trust?" By chance I have before me a copy of "Fortune's Freeman" of February 22nd, last. Since I learned that the veteran Editor had re-entered the literary field, in view of his past meritorious work as Electrician of "The New York Age" with its masterly championship of race interests, I had expected to find his old spirit in heaping measures in his new efforts. Alas! I have read his editorial, "Give Secretary Taft a Square Deal" and in a true biblical sense it "hisses like a serpent and stings like an adder!" In regard to the relation of Secretary Taft to the Brownsville issue this editorial States: "We have said, in another publication, that he should have resigned rather than sustain the order. That is an extreme view of the matter which now we modify on reflection." Here follows an argument for the justification and exoneration of the Secretary. The concluding paragraph is especially significant: "We are not going to line up with the clamor against Secretary Taft. He is a strong man with a clean record and we are going to give him a square deal in Fortune's Freeman. If he gets the nomination we are going to support him." How foreign does this all seem to our once beloved Mr. Fortune! Springing up as it does in the minds of a presidential campaign of such vast importance to the American Negro, who of us can read the editorial in question and not feel deep down in our hearts the full significance of the proverb: "The love of money is the root of all evil!" To our Brutus we exclaim with Caesar: "Et tu Brut!" We stand with General Washington when he was told of the traitorship of Benedict Arnold: "My God, who can we trust!" LUCIAN B. WATKINS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. A New Lodge at Sinai. Sinai, Va., Feb. 27, 1908. A large club was instituted into the beauties of Pythianism here last night by Dr. J. Alexander Lewis and Sir S. S. Baker of Richmond. District Deputy Grand Chancellor H. C. White and Special Deputy R. L. Fox were present and assisted. Owing to sickness in his family, the Grand Chancellor, Gen. John Mitchell, Jr. could not come. Many were here to meet him and were greatly disappointed when told that he would not be present. Deputy A. B. Betts was on hand and brought several of his friends with him. The initiation was a great success. The following are the officers of the new body, known as Mountain Pride Lodge, No. 138: I. S. Edmunds, C. C.; C. R. Stokes, V. C.; Rev. H. L. Johnson, Prelate; M. D. Logan, M. of W.; P. C. Easley, K. of R. and S.; W. A. Simmons, M. of F.; John Terry, M. of Ex.; John Duncan, M. at A.; Henry Terry, I. G.; J. J. White Jr., O. G.; Trustees, Jackson Williams, Paul Combs, J. D. Dightower. Attendants: Ausker Stokes, Nelson Waller, P. H. Logan, Morell Hill. Medical Examiner, Dr. L. W. Smith. The party left this morning for Richmond and the new members are much elated over having the new Lodge organized here. This Lodge was gotten up through the persistent efforts of Mr. M. D. Logan, being advised and instructed by Sir R. L. Fox. The well-known Mr. George W. Rison of Danville called or us recently. He was looking well and gave a glowing report of conditions in his home city. Rev. Dr. Atkins Preaches. Charlottesville, Va. Mich. 2, '08. To the Editor of the Richmond PLANET—Dear Sir: I have just closed an engagement with the Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, Pastor of the Union Baptist Church on Drudg Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. It was our pleasure to be with Dr. Johnson and his people for more than three weeks and never have we been impressed with both congregation and pastor as we were with Dr. Johnson and his people. The Union Baptist's sifice is solid stone, built at a cost of ($45,000) forty-five thousand dollars. They have a membership of 2700. The building is indeed an imposing one and a mammoth affair. For more than thirty-six years Dr. Harvey John son has been leading the members of this Zion. First of all they believe that the mission of the Church among men is this, to be a witness for God and for the incarnation of God in the face of the World. From age to age the testimony of the Apostles has descended unbroken. The intrinsic certainty of their witness has not diminished by a shade, jot or title in the lapse of time. Again, this great Zion judges between the truth of God and the errors of men and gives decision with divine certainty what is truth and what is darkness. But will the Church succeed? See her like some burnished comet, as she blazes along the sky more fleet than Phoebus car everlasting joys hovering about her, the very mountains created with a borrowed radiance, shouting welcome. Fly on, shine on blessed Church of God, the hills are laughing under her smile and the Islands of the sea, clapping their hands to her praise. The pastor of this great Church is able and accomplished, bold and brilliant, courtly and charming, decorus and dignified, elegant and eloquent, gracious and generous. He has all those super powers and secretes graces that allow him travelable, invincible and irresistible for in him there is the powerful logician, the polished rhetorician, the thrilling and fascinating orator and the author of world wide reputation. In Dr. Harvey Johnson the young men of our denomination and race find a friend and father. The members of my Church join in with me for thanking him and his loyal congregation for ($107.50) one hundred and seven dollars and fifty cents and all others who have assisted in our struggle. The Church has withstood the revolutions of time and the mutations of fortune, the desolating tread of ages and the disintegration and downfall of Dynasties, the ravages of the famine and the wasting scourge of peptillence. It has outlived the confusion of language, the brick yards of Goshen, the astrological love of the Chaldeans, the mythology of Greece and Rome. It is still advancing and placing herself in subilmer attitudes every day. As Archacologists find traces of Ancient civilization left, so after Dr. Johnson has passed away, he will ever be held in memory's sacred embrace by others. Again we take this medium of thanking all friends for alding us, at this critical time. We must raise $5000.00. Humbly yours, THOS. D. ATKINS, Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Va. Box 177. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The Anniversary Exercises of the Knights of Pythias will take place, Sunday, March 29th, at the Sixth Mt Zion Baptist Church at 1:30 P. M. The Anniversary Exercises of the Courts of Calanthe will take place the same afternoon at the Second Baptist Church, 4 P. M. All members must be out wearing the regalia of the Order. WANTED—A single or widow lady without children to stay in grocery store. Must be reliable, of a good family, able to read, write and cipher, also neat in appearance. No experience necessary. Address, R. H. JONES, 110 Liberty Street, Long Branch, N. J. Passed Away. COMRY—Mrs. Edna Comry, widow of the late Philip Comry originally of Richmond, Va. departed this life February 23, 1908 after an illness of more than a year. She leaves six daughters, two sons-in-law and one grand son and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Walter Gay of the Union Baptist Church. Interment in Spring Grove Cemetery, Hartford, Conn. —Subscribe to The PLANET. Sheffield, Ala. Nuptials. Mr. Arthur Davis and Miss Silva Goldman were happily married Sunday night at 7:20 o'clock at the lovely home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Cecilia Mann. The wedding march was played by Mr. Mannett, Rey. Frank Wallace officiated. From Pearce, Arizona Pearce, Ariz. Ter., Feb. 26, '08. Editor The PLANET, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir—Please allow me to congratulate you upon the circulation of your valuable paper. I had no idea that your paper had such a circulation until I published an item through your paper a few months ago informing the colored people of the chances for their betterment and charging them to be careful and not let the grass grow under their feet in coming west to Arizona. I received letters from North, South and East inquiring about this part of Arizona. I answered every letter without making any mistake as to this part of Arizona, its situations and just how they would find things if they should come out, and was particular in answering every question in each letter to the best of my knowledge. However, I am afraid that my good, loving and Christian friends will be left asking questions, as I was informed to-day that there would be a company of white people in here soon to open up cotton farms. Not that they or I know that cotton will grow here, but they are like the oldsaying that "nothing beats a trial but a failure." I am of the opinion that these whites saw the same item in The PLANET and lost no time in coming and making an investigation, as our people should have done. We are now more aware of the came near to satisfy himself of the situation. Some of the parties from whom I received letters said they would be out this summer and some next fall, but I am of the opinion that the white grass will be so tall in five months that we will not be able to see a black face in it. I had some of the very best land picked for the first colored families right near us, which those, white parties have picked out. I am sorry but will always believe that I have done my duty. However, there are millions of acres of other land, providing our people want it. I have done and said all I could, now I will leave it to the people to do as they please. My partner and I have gone so far as to make arrangements for a well drill to help the cause along. Yours truly HARDWAY PLEASANT, Pearce, Cochise Co., Arizona. $100.00 Endowment Paid. Staunton, Va., Feb. 25, 1908. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death- claim of Sister Mary E. Wells, who was a member of Staunton Court, No. 76 of Staunton, Va. Signed—John S. Wells, Administrator. Witnesses: M. A. Southall. F. J. Moore. M. A. Johnson. $100.00 Endowment Paid. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 25, 1908. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the deathclaim of Sister Lucy Peaks, who was a member of Friendship Court, No. 143 of Norfolk, Va. Emily Mosby, W. C. Mary F. Brown, P. W. C. Lizzie G. Donaldson, G. W. C. Fannie Cooke, D. D. W. C. $100.00 Endowment Paid. Danville, Va., Feb. 26, '08. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the deathalm of Sister Caroline Reeves, who was a member of Magnolia Court, No. 253 of Danville, Va. Signed, Lucy A. Sharp, by W. T. Harris, Atty. Beneficiary. Witnesses: R. W. Peatross. S. J. Holbrook. —Subscribe to The PLANET. $100.00 Endowment Paid. Danville, Va., Feb. 29, '08. This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Sister Kate Walters, who was a member of Magnolia Court, No. 253 of Danville, Va. Signed— Henderson Patterson. Fansle Patterson. Julla Patterson. Mary Patterson. Junius Patterson. Beneficiaries. Witnesses: U. S. Cunningham. S. J. Holbrook. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Newport News, 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 George W. Diggs, who was a member of Damon Lodge, No 12 of Newport News, Va. Signed—Nonle Diggs, Administratrix. Witnesses: J. E. Byrd, P. C. C. E. Jones, J. C. Allen, D. D. G. C. $150.00 Endowment Paid Newport News, 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 George Pickett, who was a member of Cavailier Lodge, No. 56, of Newport News, Va. her Signed—Mary X Pickett. mark Beneficiary. Witnesses: E. H. Eaton, C. C. J. C. Allen, D. D. G. C. $150.00 Endowment Paid Newport News, 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 John A. Burnett, who was a member of Star of the East Lodge, No. 58 of Newport News, Va. Signed—W. W. Hairston. Administrator. Witnesses: R. H. Artis C. C. Wm. R. Newlin, K. of R. & S. John Davis, J. C. Allen, D. D. G. C. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Newport News, 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 Randall, who was a mdbmer of Star of the East Lodge, No. 58 of Newport News, Va. Signed—W. W. Hairston, Administrator. Witnesses: R. H. Artis, C. C. Wm. R. Newlin, K. of R. & S John Davis, J. C. Allen, D. D. G. C. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Suffolk, Va., Feb. 25, 1908. This is to certify that I have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. ($150.00) One Hundred and Fifty Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Sir John Green, who was a member of Suffolk Lodge, No. 5 of Suffolk, Va. Signed—Maria Green, Beneficiary. Witnesses: N. A. Twitty. S. S. Gwaltney, M. of Ex. John M. Boothe, D. D. G. C. $150.00 Endowment Paid. Powhatan, W. Va., Feb. 27, '08. This is to certify that we 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 C. H. Allen, who was a member of Peak Knob Lodge, No. 64, of Pulaski, Va. Signed- her Mary X Allen. mark Janie Allen. his F. D. x Allen Jr. mark Beneficiaries. Witnesses: I. T. Anderson. Wash Huffman. Willie Harston. WOMEN WANT VOTE Suffragette Delegation Invades House of Congress. WASHINGTON, March 4.—Woman suffrage made a grand showing before the house committee on judiciary here. With the exception of Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma those who appeared in favor of the enfranchisement of the women of the land had all their Sunday clothes on. Judge John Jacob Jenkens, chairman of the committee, opened the proceedings. Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren, Q., introduced the suffraggists with the remark that she was not afraid of the judiciary committee or anybody else. She was provided with a bell which she rang when she thought the speakers had consumed enough time. The first time it rang one or two of the women looked around in dismay. Once or twice the bell had to be rung with great insistence before the enthusped female orator would yield to another. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt opened the arguments by saying that Great Britain had done more for its women in the suffrage line than has the United States; that South Africa and Canada had given the right of municipal suffrage to their women, while Norway and Denmark and the other Scandinavian countries had given every suffrage right to their women. The last speaker was Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma, who made a strong speech for woman suffrage. "Every good principle I have learned," he said, "everything of good morals and good manners, I received from a woman. And I have observed in history that just as high as is the position given to women in a nation just so surely will that nation rise to distinction and fame. "I give my adherence to this cause with enthusiasm and with religious zeal. I know when I serve the women I serve God. I know it is a just cause, because I have studied it, and I have studied deeply. As the women are, so is the nation. SIMS SCORES NAVY Naval Secretary to Roosevelt Calls Gunnery in Cuban War Disgraceful. WASHINGTON, March 4. — "The most disgraceful exhibition ever witnessed on the face of the globe was the shameful state of inefficiency displayed by the United States navy during the Spanish war." This was the astounding statement made by Lieutenant Commander William H. Sims before the senate committee on naval affairs. Commander Sims, now naval secretary to President Roosevelt, was a participant in the Spanish conflict and an inspector of target practice in the navy. Therefore he made the committee members sit up when he had this to say about the battle of Santiago: "Nine thousand projectiles were fired, and only 120 hits were recorded, or about 1½ per cent. The exhibition of marksmanship was disgraceful. If there had been any decent display of marksmanship on the part of the Spanish, they would have got away, and our guns would not have stopped them. Cervera did not have proper ammunition to fit his guns. If he had, he would have made trouble for our fleet. As it was, he was worse off than our ships." Polkhammer n Wholesale H Hannah A Wholehearted Robber. PORTLAND, Me., March 4—Police Officer George H. Brown of the Portland police department, who was arrested here for the larceny of meat and provisions from a provision store and was subsequently arrested on a charge of stealing 800 talking machine records, made a confession to County Attorney Connally, in which, it is said, he admits having stolen from fifteen stores. The confession was obtained by the county attorney, who desired to clear up the suspicion held against clerks in the places where thefts have been made on Officer Brown's beat. --- A "Prosperity Convention." BALTIMORE, March 2.—The Travelers and Merchants' association has opened a "prosperity convention" here, and speakers of national reputation will make addresses. A letter from President Roosevelt will be read. The purpose of the convention is to restore confidence by showing favorable business conditions. LANGFORD OF THE THREE BARS BY KATE AND VIRGIL D. BOYLES COPYRIGHT BY A.C. MCLUGO & CO. 1907 CHAPTER XII. Waiting. The man found dead the night the Lazy S was burned out was not easily identified. He was a half-breed, but half-breeds were many west of the river, and the places where they laid their heads at night were as shifting as the sands of that rapid, ominous, changing stream of theirs, which ever cut them off from the world of their fathers and kept them bound, but restless, chafing, in that same land where their mothers had stared stolldily at a strange little boatadugging up the river that was the forerunner of the ultimate destiny of this broad northwest country, but which brought incidentally—as do all big destinies in the great scheme bring sorrow to some one—wrong, misunderstanding, forgetfulness, to a once proud, free people now in subjection. At last the authorities found trace of him far away at Standing Rock, through the agent there, who knew him as of an ugly reputation—a dissipated, roving profigate, who had long since squandered his government patrimony. He had been mixed up in sundry bad affairs in the past, and had been an inveterate gambler. So much only were the Kemah county authorities able to uncover of the wayward earthly career of the dead man. Of his haunts and cronies of the period immediately preceding his death, the agent could tell nothing. He had not been seen at the agency for nearly a year. The reprobate band had covered its tracks well. There was nothing to do but lay the dead body away and shovel oblivion over its secret. In the early morning after the return of the men from their unsuccessful man hunt, Gordon, gray and haggard from loss of sleep and from hard thought, stepped out into the kitchen to stretch his cramped limbs. He stumbled over the figure of Langford prone upon the floor, dead asleep in utter exhaustion. He smiled understandingly and opened the outdoor quietly, hoping he had not aroused the wormout boss. The air was fresh and cool, with a hint of autumn sharpness, and a premature Indian summer haze, that softened the gauntness of the landscape, and made the distances blue and rest-giving. He felt the need of invigoration after his night's virgil and struck off down the road with long strides, in pleasant anticipation of a coming appetite for breakfast. Thus it was that Langford, struggling to a sitting posture, rubbing his heavy eyes with a dim consciousness that he had been disturbed, and wondering drowsily why he was so stupid, felt something seeping through his senses that told him he did not do well to sleep. So he decided he would take a plunge into the cold artesian pond, and with such drastic measures banish once and for all the elusive yet all-pervading cobwebs which clung to him. Rising to his feet with unusual awkwardness, he looked with scorn upon the bare floor and accused it blindly and bitterly as the direct cause of the strange soreness that beset his whole anatomy. The lay of the floor had changed in a night. Where was he? He glanced helplessly about. Then he knew. Thus it was, that when Mary languidly opened her eyes a little later it was the boss who sat beside her and smiled reassuringly. "You have not slept a wink," she creid, accusing. "Indeed I have," he said. "Three whole hours, I feel tip-top." "You are—fibbing," she said. "Your eyes look so tired, and your face is all worn." His heart leaped with the joy of her sollicitude. "You are wrong," he laughed, teasingly. "I slept on the floor; and a good bed it was, too. No, Miss Williston, I am not 'all in' yet, by any means." In his new consciousness, a new formalty crept into his way of addressing her. She did not seem to notice it. "Forgive me for forgetting, last night," she said, earnestly. "I was very selfish. I forgot that you had not slept for nearly two days and were riding all the while in—our behalf. I forgot. I was tired, and I went to sleep. I want you to forgive me. I want you to believe that I do appreciate what you have done. My father—" "Don't, don't, little girl," cried Langford, forgetting his new awe of her maidenhood in his pity for the stricken child. "My father," she went on steadily, "would thank you if he were here. I thank you, too, even if I did forget to think whether or no you and all the men had any sleep or anything to eat last night. Will you try to believe that I did not forget wittingly? I was so tired." When Langford answered her, which was not immediately, his face was white and he spoke quietly with a touch of injured pride. "If you want to hurt us, Miss Willston, that is the way to talk. We cowmen do not do things for thanks." She looked at him wonderingly a moment, then said, simply, "Forgive me," but her lips were trembling and she turned to the wall to hide the tears that would come. After all, she was only a woman—with nerves—and the reaction had come. The sheriff and his party of deputies made a diligent search for Willston that day and for many days to come. It was of no avail. He had disappeared, and all trace with him. as completely as if he had been spirited away in the night to another world—body and soul. That the soul of him had really gone to another world came to be generally believed —Mary held no hope after the return of the first expedition; but why could they find no trace of his body? Where was it? Where had it found a resting place? Was it possible for a man, quick or dead, even west of the river in an early day of its civilization when the law had a winking eye, to fall away from his wonted haunts in a night and leave no print, neither a C The Sheriff and His Deputies Made a Diligent Search for Williston. bone nor a rag nor a memory, to give mute witness that this way he passed, that way he rested a bit, here he took horse, there he slept, with this man he had converse, that man saw his still body borne hence? Could such a thing be? It seemed so. After a gallant and dauntless search, which lasted through the best days of September, Langford was forced to let cold reason have its sway. He had thought, honestly, that the ruffians would not dare commit murder, knowing that they were being pursued; but now he was forced to the opinion that they had dared the worst, after all. For, though it would be hard to hide all trace of a dead man, infinitely greater would be the difficulty in covering the trail of a living one—one who must eat and drink, who had a mouth to be silenced and strength to be restrained. It came gradually to him, the belief that Williston was dead; but it came surely. With it came the jeer of the specter that would not let him forget that he should have foreseen what would surely happen. With it came also a great tenderness for Mary, and a redoubled vigilance to keep his unruly tongue from blurring out things that would hurt her who was looking to him, in the serene confidence in his good friendship, for brotherly counsel and comfort. In the first dark days of his new belief, he spoke to Gordon, and the young lawyer had written a second letter to the "gal reporter." In response, she came at once to Kemah and from thence to the White homestead in the boss's "own private." This time the boss did the driving himself, bringing consternation to the heart of one Jim Munson, cow-puncher, who viewed the advent of her and her "mouse-colored hair" with serious tepidation and alarm. What he had dreaded had come to pass. "Twas but a step now to the Three Bars. A fussy woman would be the means of again losing man his Eden. It was monstrous. He sulked, aggrievedly, systematically. Louise slipped into the sad life at the Whites' easily, sweetly, adaptably. Mary rallied under her gentle ministrations. There was—would ever be—a haunting pathos in the dark eyes, but she arose from her bed, grateful for any kindness shown her, strong in her determination not be a trouble to any one by giving way to weak and unavailing tears. Mary, because of her abounding health, healed of her wound rapidly. Langford took advantage of the girls' absorption in each other's company to ride often and at length on quests of his own creation. With October, Louise must join Judge Dale for the autumn term of court. He haunted the hills. He was not looking now for a living man; he was seeking a cleverly concealed grave. He flouted the opinion—held by many—that the body had been thrown inti the Missouri and would wash ashore some later day many and many a mile below. He held firmly to his fixed idea that impenetrable mystery clouding the ultimate close of Williston's earthly career was the sought aim of his murderers, and they would risk no river's giving up its dead to their undoing. It had been ascertained beyond reasonable doubt that Williston could not have left the country in any of the unusual modes. His description was at all the stations along the line, together with the theory that he would be leaving under compulsion. Meanwhile, Gordon had buckled down for the big fight. He was sadly handicapped, with the whole prop of his testimony struck from under him by Williston's disappearance. However, those who knew him best—the number was not large—looked for things to happen in those days. They, the few, the courageous minority, through all the ups and downs—with the balance in favor of the downs THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA most of the time—of the hardest-fought battle of his life, the end of which left him gray at the temples, maintained a deep and abiding faith in this quiet, unassuming young man, who had squared his shoulders to this new paralyzing blow and refused to be knocked out, who walked with them and talked with them, but kept his own counsel, abided his time, and in the meantime—worked. One day Langford was closeted with him for a long two hours in his dingy, one-roomed office on the ground floor. The building was a plain wooden affair with its square front rising above the roof. In the rear was a lean-to where Gordon slept and had his few hours of privacy. "It won't do. Paul." Gordon said in conclusion. "I have thought it all out. We have absolutely nothing to go upon—nothing at least but our own convictions and a bandaged arm, and they won't hang a man with Jesse's diabolical influence. We'll fight it out on the sole question of 'Mag,' Paul. After that—well—who knows? Something else may turn up. There may be developments. Meanwhile, just wait. There will be justice for Williston yet." CHAPTER XIII Mrs. Higgins Rallies to Her Colors. The Kemah county court convened on a Tuesday, the second week in December. The judge coming with his court reporter to Velpen on Monday found the river still open. December had crept softly to its appointed place in the march of months with a gentle heralding of warm, southwest winds. "Weather breeder," said Mrs. Higgins of the Bon Ami, with a mournful shake of her head. "You mark my words and remember I said it. It's a sorry day for the cows when the river's running in December." She was serving the judicial party herself, and capably, too. She dearly loved the time the courts met, on either side of the river. It brought many interesting people to the Bon Ami, although not often the judge. His coming for supper was a most unusual honor, and it was due to Louise, who had playfully insisted. He had humored her much against his will, it must be confessed; for he had a deeply worn habit of making straight for the hotel from the station and there remaining until Hank Bruebacher, liverman, who never permitted anything to interfere with or any one to usurp his prerogative of driving his honor to and from Kemah when court was in session, whistled with shameless familiarity the following morning to make his honor cognizant of the fact that he, Hank, was ready. But he had come to the Bon Ami because Louise wished it, and he reflected whimsically on the astonishment, amounting almost to horror, on the face of his good landlord at the Velpen house when it became an assured fact that he was not and had not been in the dining-room. "You are right, Mrs. Higgins," assented the judge gravely to her weather predictions, "and the supper you have prepared for us is worthy the A man and a woman stand in a snowy landscape, holding hands. The man is wearing a hat and a coat, while the woman is wearing a hat and a coat. They appear to be in a quiet, rural setting with a house and a fence in the background. "You Are the Best Man in All the World." hand that serves it. Kings and potentates could ask no better. Louise, dear child, I am fond of you and I hope you will never go back east." "Thank you, Uncle Hammond," said Louise, who knew that an amusing thought was seeping through this declaration of affection. "I am sorry to give you a heartache, but I am going back to God's country some day, nevertheless." "Maybe so—maybe not," said the judge. "Mrs. Higgins, my good woman, how is our friend, the canker-worm, coming on these days?" "Canker-worm?" repeated Mrs. Higgins. "Meannin, your honor——" "Just what I say—canker-worm. Isn't he the worm gnawing in discontent at the very core of the fair fruit of established order and peace in the cow country?" "I—I—don't understand, your honor," faltered the woman in great trepidation. Would his honor consider her a hopeless stupid? But what was the man talking about? Louise looked up, a flush of color staining her cheeks. "Maybe fire-brand would suit you better, madame? My young friend, the fire-brand," resumed the judge, rising. "That is good—fire-brand. Is he not inciting the population to 'open rebellion, false doctrine and schism?' Is it not because of him that roofs are burned over the very heads of the helpless homesteader?" "For shame, Uncle Hammond." exclaimed Louise, still flushed and with a mutinous little sparkle in her eyes. "You are poking fun at me. You haven't any right to, you know; but that's your way. I don't care, but Mrs. Higgins doesn't understand." "Don't you, Mrs. Higgins?" asked the judge. "No, I don't," snapped Mrs. Higgins, and she didn't, but she thought she did. "Only if you mean Mr. Richard Gordon, I'll tell you now there ain't no one in this here God-forsaken country who can hold a tallow candle to him. Just put that in your pipe and smoke it, will you?" She piled up clothes viciously. She did not wait for her guests to depart before she began demolishing the table. It was a tremendous breach of etiquette, but she didn't care. To have an ideal shattered ruthlessly is ever a heart-breaking thing. "But my dear Mrs. Higgins," postulated the judge. "You needn't," said that lady, shortly. "I don't care," she went on, "If the president himself or an archangel from heaven came down here and plastered Dick Gordon with bad-smellin' names from the crown of his little toe to the tip of his head, I'd tell 'em to their very faces that they didn't know what they was a talkin' about, and what's more they'd better go back to where they belong and not come nosin' round in other people's business when they don't understand one single mite about it. We don't want 'em puttin' their fingers in our pie when they don't know a thing about us or our ways. That's my say," she closed, with appalling significance, flattering herself that no one could dream but that she was dealing in the most off-hand generalities. She was far too politic to antagonize, and withal too good a woman not to strike for a friend. She congratulated herself she had been true to all her gods—and she had been. Louise smiled in complete sympathy, challenging the judge meanwhile with laughing eyes. But the judge—he was still much of a boy in spite of his grave calling and mature years—just threw back his blonde head and shouted in rapturous glee. He laughed till the very ceiling rang in loud response; laughed till the tears shone in his big blue eyes. Mrs. Higgins locked on in undisguised amazement, hands on hips. "Dear me, suzi!" she sputtered, "is the man gone clean daffy?" "Won't you shake hands with me, Mrs. Higgins?" he asked, gravely. "I ask your pardon for my levity, and I assure you there isn't a man in the whole world I esteem more or hold greater faith in than Dick Gordon—or love so much. I thank you for your championship of him. I would that he had more friends like you. Louise, are you ready?" Their walk to the hotel was a silent one. Later, as she was leaving him to go to her own room, Louise laid her head caressingly on her uncle's sleeve. "Uncle Hammond," she said, impulsively, "you are—incorrigible, but you are the best man in all the world." "The very best," he asked, smiling ly. "The very best," she repeated, firm- ly. There was a full calendar that term, and the close of the first week found the court still wrestling with criminal cases, with that of Jesse Black yet uncalled. Gordon reckoned that Black's trial could not possibly be taken up until Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week. Long before that, the town began filling up for the big rustling case. There were other rustling cases on the criminal docket, but they pailed before this one where the suspected leader of a gang was on trial. The interested and the curious did not mean to miss any part of it. They began coming in early in the week. They kept coming the remainder of that week and Sunday as well. Even as late as Monday, delayed range riders came scurrying in, leaving the cattle mostly to shift for themselves. The Velpen aggregation, better informed, kept to its own side of the river pretty generally until the Sunday, at least, should be past. The flats southeast of town became the camping grounds for those unable to find quarters at the hotel, and who lived too far out to make the nightly ride home and back in the morning. They were tempted by the unusually mild weather. These were mostly Indians and half-breeds, but with a goodly sprinkling of cowboys of the rougher order. Camp-fires spotted the plain, burning redly at night. There was plenty of drift-wood to be had for the hauling. Blanketed Indians squatted and smoked around their fires—a revival of an older and better day for them. Sometimes they stalked majestically through the one street of the town. The judicial party was safely housed in the hotel, with the best service it was possible for the management to give in this busy season of congested patronage. It was impossible to accommodate the crowds. Even the office was jammed with cots at night. Mary Williston had come in from White's to be with Louise. She was physically strong again, but ever strangely quiet, always somber-eyed. CHAPTER XIV. The Game Is On. Contrary to expectation, the case of the State of South Dakota against Jesse Black was called soon after the sitting of the court Monday afternoon. No testimony was introduced, however, until the following day. Inch by inch, step by step, Gordon fought for a fair jury through that tense afternoon. Mercelless in shrewd examination, keen to detect hesitancy, prejudices sought to be concealed he cleverly and relentlessly unearthed. Chair after chair was vacated—only to be vacated again. It seemed there was not a man in the county who had not heard somewhat of this much-heralded crime—if crime it were. And he who had heard was a prejudiced partisan. How could it be otherwise where feeling ran so high—where honest men mostly felt resentment against the man who dared to probe the wound without extracting, the cause of it, and a hatred and fear curiously intermingled with admiration of the outlaw whose next move after obtaining his freedom might be to cut out of the general herd, cows of their own brands—where tainted men, officers or cowmen, awaited developments with a consuming interest that was not above manipulating the lines of justice for their own selfish ends? Yet, despite the obstacles in the way, Gordon was determined to have an unprejudiced jury in so far as it lay in human power to seat such a one in the box. So he worked, and worked hard. Court adjourned that evening with the jury-box filled. The state's friends LOST STORIES STYLER BROWN AND WHITE "It is a Tough Strain, isn't it?" were feeling pretty good about it. Langford made his way into the bar where Gordon was standing apart. He passed an arm affectionately over his friend's shoulder. "You were inspired, Dick," he said. "Keep on the same as you have begun and we shall have everything our own way." But the fire had died down in the young lawyer's bearing. "I'm tired, Paul, dead tired," he said, wearily. "I wish it were over." "Come to supper—then you'll feel better. You're out. It is a tough strain, isn't it?" he said, cheerly. He was not afraid. He knew the fire would burn the brighter again when there was need of it—in the morning. They passed out of the bar together, At the hotel Mary and Louise were already seated at the table in the dining-room where the little party usually sat together when it was possible to do so. Judge Dale had not yet arrived. The landlady was in a worried dispute with Red Sanderson and a companion. The men were evidently cronies. They had their eyes on two of the three vacant places at the table. "But I tell you these places are taken," persisted the landlady, who served as head-waitress, when such services were necessary, which was not often. Her patrons usually took and held possession of things at their own sweet will. "You bet they are," chimed in Red, deliberately pulling out a chair next to Louise, who shivered in recognition. "Please—" she began, in a small voice, but got no farther. Something in his bold, admiring stare choked her into silence. "You're a mighty pretty girl, if you are a trottin' round with the Three Bars," he grinned. "Plenty time to change your live—" "Just move, will you," said Gordon, curtly, coming up at that moment with Langford and shoving him aside with unceremonious brevity. "This is my place." He sat down quietly. "You oarned upstart," blustered Sanderson. "Want a little pistol play, do you?" "Gentlemen! gentlemen!" implored the landlady. "I'm not entering any objection," said Gordon, coolly. "Just shoot—why don't you? You have the drop on me." For a moment it looked as if Sanderson would take him at his word and meet this taint with instant death for the sender of it, so black was his anger. But encountering Langford's level gaze, he read something therein, shrugged his shoulders, replaced his pistol and sauntered off with his companion just as Judge Dale came upon the scene. Langford glanced quickly across the table at Mary. Her eyes were wide with startled horror. She, too, had seen. Just above Red Sanderson's temple and extending from the forehead up into the hair was an ugly scar—not like that by a cut, but as if the flesh might have been deeply bruised by some blunt attack. "Mary! How pale you are!" cried Louise, in alarm. "I'm haunted by that man," she continued, biting her lip to keep from crying out against the terrors of this country. "He's always showing up in unexpected places. I shall die if I ever meet him alone." "You need not be afraid," said Gordon, speaking quietly from his place at her side. Louise flashed him a swift, bewildering smile of gratitude. Under this cover the young ranchman comforted Mary, whom the others had temporarily forgotten, with a long, carrressing look from his handsome eyes that was a pledge of tireless vigilance and an unforgetting watchfulness of future protection. CHAPTER XV. The Trial. The next morning every available seat was filled early. People had blocked the rough plank walks leading to the courthouse long before the doors were unlocked. The day promised to be fine, and the many teams coming and going between Kenah and the river to pick up the Velpen people who had crossed the ice on foot gave to the little town somewhat of the gala appearance of fair time. The stately and blanketed Slous from their temporary camps on the flat were standing around, uncommunicative, waiting for proceedings to begin. Long before the judicial party had arrived from the hotel the cramped room was crowded to its limits. There was loud talking, laughing and joking. Local wits amused themselves and others by throwing quips at different members of the county bar or their brethren from across the river as they walked to their places inside the railings with the little mannerisms that were peculiar to each. The door in the rear of the bar opened and Judge Dale entered. A comparative quiet fell upon the people. He mounted to his high bench. The clerk came in, then the court reporter. She tossed her note books on the table, lefensurely pulled off her gloves and took her place, examining the end of her pencils with a critical eye. It would be a busy day for the "gal reporter." Then Langford came shoving his way down the crowded alley with a sad-faced, brown-eyed, young woman in his wake, who yet held herself erect with a proud little tilt to her chin. There was not an empty seat outside the bar. Louise motioned, and he escorted Mary to a place within and sat down beside her. The jurymen were all in their chairs. Presently came in Gordon with his quiet, self-reliant manner. Langford had been right. The county attorney was not tired to-day. Shortly after Gordon came Small. Small, the dynamic, whose explosives had so often laid waste the weak and abortive independent reasoning powers of "Old Necessity" and his sort, and were the subject of much satire and some admiration when the legal fraternity talked "shop." As he strode to his place, he radiated bombs of just and telling wrath. He schiltillated with aggressiveness. With him came Jesse Black, easy and disdainful as of old. After them, a small man came gilding in with as little commotion as if he were sliding over the floor of a waxed dancing hall in patient leather pumps. He was an unassuming little man with quick, cat-like movements which one lost if one were not on the alert. When he had slipped into a chair next his associate, Small, the inflammable Small, towered above him head and shoulders. "Every inch the criminal," audibly observed a stranger, an Englishman over to invest in lands for stocking a horse ranch. "Strange how they always wear the imprint on their faces. No escaping it. I fancy that is what the Scriptures meant by the mark of Cain." The remark was addressed to no in particular, but it reached the ears of Jim Munson, who was standing near. "Good Lord, man!" he said, with a grin, "that's the plumb smartest criminal lawyer in the hull county. That's a fac', Lord, Lord! Him Jesse Black?" His risibilities continued to thus get the better of his gravity at frequent intervals during the day. He never failed to snort aloud in pure delight whenever he thought of it. What a tale for the boys when he could get to them! "These cattle men!" This time the tenderfoot communicated with himself—he had a square chin and a direct eye; there were possibilities in him. "Their perverted sense of the ridiculous is diabolical." There were others who did not know the little man. He hailed from the southern part of the state. But Gordon knew him. He knew he was pitted against one of the sharpest, shrewdest men of his day. "Gentlemen, I think we are ready," said the judge, and the game was on again. The state called Paul Langford, its principal witness in default of Williston. "Your name, place of residence and business?" asked the counsel for the state. "Paul Langford. I reside in Kemah county and I own and operate a cattle ranch." After Langford had clearly described and identified the animal in question, Gordon continued: "Mr. Langford, when did you first miss this steer?" "On the 15th day of July last," "How did you happen to miss this steer?" "My attention was called to the fact that an animal answering this description and bearing my brand had been seen under suspicious detention." "Prior to information thus received, you were not aware this creature had either straved away or been stolen?" "I was not?" "Who gave you this information, Mr. Langford?" "George Williston of the Lazy S." "George Williston of the Lazy S." "Now you may tell the jury in what words Williston told you about the steer he saw." This, of course, was objected to and the objection was sustained by the court, as Gordon knew it would be. He only wanted the jury to remember that Williston could have told a damaging story had he been here, and also to remember how mysteriously this same Williston had disappeared. He could not have Williston or Williston's story, but he might keep an impression ever before these 12 men that there was a story—he knew it and they knew it—a story of which some crotchet of the law forbade the telling. "What did you do after your attention had been called to the suspicious circumstances of the steer's detention?" "I informed my boys of what I had heard and sent them out to look for the steer." "That same day?" "Yes." "Were they successful?" "No." "Did this steer have a particular stamping ground?" "He did." "Where was that?" "He always ranged with a bunch on what we call the home range." "Near the ranch house?" "Within half a mile." "Did you look for him yourself?" "I did." "He was not on this home grazing ground?" He was not. "Did you look elsewhere for him?" "We did." "Where?" "We rode the free ranges for several days—wherever any of my cattle held out." "How many days did you say you rode?" "Why, we continued to look sharp until my boy, Munson, found him the day before the preliminary at the Velpen stock yards, on the point of being shipped to Sloux City." "You went to Velpen to identify this steer?" "I did." "It was your steer?" "Yes." "The same for which you had been searching so long?" "The very same." "It was wearing your brand?" "What brand was it wearing?" "Where do you usually put your brand, Mr. Langford?" "On the right hln" "Do you know any J. R. outfit?" "I do not." Gordon nodded to Small. His examination had been straightforward and to the point. He had drawn alert and confident answers from his witness, involuntarily, he glanced at Louse. L. The Game Was On. who had not seemed to be working at all during this clean-cut dialogue. She flashed a fleeting smile at him. He knew he was out of sympathy with the great majority of the people down there in front. He did not seem to care so much now. A great medicine is a womanly and an understanding smile. It flushed his face a bit, too. Langford was most unsatisfactory under cross-examination. He never contradicted himself, and was a trifle contemptuous of any effort to tangle him up in threads of his own weaving. The little man touched Small on the arm and whispered to him. "Mr. Langford," said Small, in a weighty voice, "you travel a great deal, I believe." "I do." "For pleasure, maybe?" with a mysterious inflection. "Partly." "Business as well?" "Business as well." "Just prior to the arrest of the defendant," insinuatingly, "you were away." "How long prior do you mean?" "Say a week." "No." "Two weeks?" "Yes." "You had been away some time?" "The better part of a year," confessed Langford, with engaging canor. "Yes. Now, Mr. Langford, I should like you to tell me about how many cattle you range—in round numbers?" "About 5,000 head." "Yes. Now, Mr. Langford, you who count your cattle by the thousands, on your own sworn word you have been out of the country a year. Don't you think you are asking this jury to swallow a pretty big mouthful when you ask them to believe that you could so unmistakably distinguish this one poor ornery steer, who has so little to distinguish him from thousands of others?" "I have owned that spotted steer for years," said Langford, composedly. "I have never sold him because he was rather an odd creature and so cantankerous that we dubbed him the Three Bars' mascot." Gordon called Jim Munson. "What is your name?" The question was unexpected. Was there any one in the county who did not know Jim Munson? And Dick Gordon of all people! Then he remembered that the boss had been asked the same question, so it must be all right. But the ways of the court were surely mysterious and ofttimes foolish. "Jim Munson. Jim Munson's my name—yep." Gordon smiled. "You needn't insist on it, Mr. Munson," he advised. "We know it now. Where do you live?" "Hellity damn! I live at the Three Bars' ranch." "In Kemah county?" "It sure is." "What is your business, Mr. Munson?" "Jim's shorter, Dick. Well, I work for the boss, Mr. Paul Langford." "In what capacity?" "If you mean what do I do, why, I ride the range, I punch cows, I always go on the round-up, I'm a fair broncobreaker and I make up bunks and clean lamp chimbiles between times," he recited, glibly, bound to be terse yet explicit, by advice of the boss. There was a gale of laughter in the bar. Even the court smiled. "Oh, Jim! Jim! You have perjured yourself already!" murmured the boss. "Clean lamp chimneys—ye gods!" "Well, grin away!" exploded Jim, his quick rise rising. He had forgotten that Judge Dale's court was not like Justice McAllister's. His fingers fairly itched to draw a pistol and make the scoffers laugh and dance to a little music of his own. But something in Gordon's steady though seemingly careless gaze brought him back to the seriousness of the scene they were playing—without guns. The examination proceeded. The air was getting stifling. 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We can secure the support of the conservative contingent of the white folks by a discreet management of our cause, and will lose if we go beyond the bounds of reason. --- All the white folks have to do is to punish the lawless Negroes. They have all of the offices and all of the governmental machinery for so doing. When they come grabbing up the law-abiding ones though and begin meting punishment, there's where our voices will be heard in protest. Many Southern white folks are in favor of the Negro, but it happens to be their Negroes whom they favor. Many colored folks are in favor of the Negro too, but they, themselves are about the only Negroes that they favor. Strange world this, and it has such a large percentage of selfishness in its make-up. Mr. Lucian B. Watkins of Illinois criticises Mr. T. Thomas Fortune for utterances in his Freeman of February 22d. It may have been that Mr. Fortune was absent from his office. If he will read the issue of February 29th, he will find that he has returned and he is loaded to the muzzle for the Taft forces. --- That meeting at the League Hall last Monday night was all right. The presiding officer, Dr. J. Meade Benson was all right and Dr. P. B. Ramsey was there with the goods, when it came to offering resolutions. They certainly voiced the sentiment of the better class of the colored people of Richmond and even the other kind has been that way of thinking for some time. Senator Foraker is all right in his attitude on that Brownsville question, and the distinguished occupant of the White House is all wrong. THE NEGRO AND -THE OHIO PLATFORM. Of entrance to a quarrel; but, being in, Bear't that the opposer may beware of thee."—Shakespeare. If the platform of the Republican Party of Ohio is to be accepted upon its face value, it will be seen that the leaders in that State are thoroughly alarmed over the defection of the colored vote. We have read its emphatic declarations with interest and it will be of interest to our readers throughout the country, for as a rule these Ohio platforms foreshadow the work of the National Republican Convention. It reads: "In the nation we stand for those ideals of government which mean justice, equality and fair dealing among men. A brave and impartial enforcement of the law*** the civil and political rights of the American Negro in every State, believing, as we do, that his marvelous progress in intelligence, industry and good citizenship has earned the respect and encouragement of the nation, and that those legislative enactments that have for their real aim his disfranchisement for reasons of color are unfair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land. "We favor the reduction of representation in Congress and the electoral college in all States of this Union where white and colored citizens are disfranchised, to the end that the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States may be enforced according to its letter and spirit." This sounds well, but how does it conform to Hon. William H. Taft's utterances in North Carolina and on Lincoln Day in Michigan? The colored voter is forgiving and he can be won over. We hardly think that the Republicans of Ohio are any too early in making platforms that will attract attention and in employing spell-binders, who will proceed to explain their meaning. Senator Foraker and his followers will yet be heard from and it may be that a truce will be agreed upon that may hold at the polls. Ohio will not go Republican if the past policy of the Taft leaders is adhered to. Its well for a fight with only one antagonist but when the fight is to be made with Democrats on one flank and Republicans fighting on the other, the result will not long. be in doubt. The Bucneye State will go Democratic by at least 40,000. However, we hope that reason will predominate and that judgment will hold sway in the land of politics and Republicanism. The hope to off-set Republican defections by Democratic accessions may prove abortive. The rescinding of that celebrated order will restore harmony and bring peace in the land. President Roosevelt, upon the advice of Hon. William H. Taft should rise to the dignity of the occasion and show that he is great enough to do it. The cry, "Remember Brownsville" will unquestionably be a battle cry in the coming campaign. The action of the President In this matter is indefensible and it is unfair to his loyal Negro supporters to force them to face such an issue. Secretary Taft's talks on the Negro have not helped his canvass. In the light of an impartial analysis, they show that so far as he is concerned on this question, "he hasn't got his bonnet on straight." DECLINED TO ANSWER Secretary of War William H. Taft spoke at Cooper Union, New York Friday, January 10, 1908 and invited questions from any one who cared to send them. Any person in the audience after the address had been concluded was permitted to ask the speaker any question germane to the subject under discussion. Secretary Taft declined to answer it. Here is a copy of that part of the stenographic report: Secretary Taft—I understand that when you permit one to come before you and discuss a subject that the questions that are to be addressed to him are upon that subject. The Chairman—Yes; they are pertinent to the subject. Secretary Taft—That is one of the rules of the game? The Chairman—That is one of the rules of the game. Secretary Taft—Now, I only want to illustrate what I think to be one hardly according to the rules of the game. (Reading) "Mr. Chairman: In the name of 30,000 Negro voters of this State I ask you, Mr. Secretary, if you endorse the President's position in his wholesale discharge of companies C and D in the Brownsville affray, and, if so, are you willing as a candidate for the presidency and as a lawyer to stake your political and legal fortunes upon the accuracy of that position." "Now, in a speech that I delivered in Ohio in August I have given a reason why I don't think it proper for me to discuss a matter which came before the President and before me officially, and which is now pending before the Senate Committee on Military Affairs. The Committee has not voted, the evidence has not all been taken, there has been no discussion in the Senate. The question could not properly arise either for the President to act upon or for me to act upon until that Committee has finished its labors and made its report, and such action as the Senate sees fit shall be taken. Therefore, I must respectfully decline to answer that question. (Applause). I answer it with all respect, but I do not think it is germane to the subject-matter." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The Chairman—It is not. The Chairman—It is not. Secretary Taft—And there is another reason I have explained why I ought not to take it up. If any colored man in the United States can find any consolation in the above utterances, we should like very much to have him render a reason for the faith that is in him. We are fair enough to say that Secretary Taft is not a political devil with horns and that he may not be as inimical to our rights and our interests as he is painted to be by some people, but he is far from the standard set for men of his character and attainments and he has too much of the politician in his anatomy to occupy the pedestal of a statesman. Hon. William J. Bryan has endorsed many of the policies nad platitudes of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, but we have not as yet seen where he has ever endorsed his action in punishing 167 loyal soldiers of color by driving them from the army upon evidence which was not sufficient to justify the conviction of a Negro with in the lawless confines of Texas. Secretary Taft need not answer the question, but somebody will answer it before next November or "there'll be news to carry to Hannah" when the ballots are counted in the doubtful states. Colored folks are in the humor to vote for the Devil himself, rather than for his lieutenant in this campaign. THE FINDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE. "O judgment! thou art fled to brutish beasts, And men have lost their reason." —Shakespeare. The report of the Committee on Military Affairs of the United States Senate will no doubt stand forth as one of the most remarkable productions that has ever graced the official archives of the upper branch of the Congress of the United States. It expresses an opinion that some soldiers belonging to the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry did the shooting at Brownsville, August 13-14, 1906, but does not specify the number engaged or endorse specifically the punishment illegally meted the "Black Battalion" by President Roosevelt and the War Department. It is peculiarly significant to the extent that the majority report of the committee indirectly yet specifically declares that the shooting affray was not done by some others of the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry stationed at Fort Brown, Texas. If some of the soldiers did the shooting, then all of them did not do the shooting and if all of them did not do the shooting then, why were all of them punished? This then shows the opinions of even the Democratic members of the Committee to be that President Roosevelt and the War Department punished knowingly, innocent men in Companies B C and D of the Twentieth Infantry, although after months of exhaustive examination with all of the machinery of the government against the accused men, it has not been affirmatively established that all of them were concerned in the outrage. President Roosevelt, eminent in "song and in story" as well as in fact denies to these colored soldiers that square deal that he has been demanding not only for labor but for men in every vocation of life. He was all powerful when it came to talk, but scandalously weak, when it came to performance on the side of a people, who had fought for the government and given their best service to producing the wealth of the nation. It is significant that an open endorsation of the President's action in discharging these soldiers from the service "without honor" and barring them from re-enlistment in the army or navy of the United States was not specifically advised and granted by this committee. That his action in this matter was utterly indefensible is generally admitted and this view of the matter is emphasized in the report of this committee. It is a significant fact that at the meeting held in Cooper Union, New York, Bishop Alexander Walters passed up a question to Secretary Taft, asking him if he approved the action of President Roosevelt in missing without honor, the 167 soldiers of Companies B, C and D of the Twenty-fifth Infantry. Secretary Taft evaded the question by saying that it would not be proper to answer the same while the investigation was pending before the Committee on Military Affairs of the United States Senate. But Bishop Walters had scored his point. A declination to answer the question, even with the reasons stated was an open admission that the attitude of the President in this matter was open to question. Acting on this cue, the New York Independent advises the Negro contingent to go slow in condemning Secretary Taft for the reason that time may yet develop the fact that he advised against the issuance, of the order. The Independent does not state that it has any authority from either Secretary Taft or his friends for making the statement, but suggests that the Negro voters be cautious. If this justice-loving journal will send to the official archives at Washington and get a copy of Secretary Taft's report to the Congress of the United States, it will find that he was just a whit less radical concerning that matter than was President Roosevelt himself. It looked then that he was a more probable candidate for a United States Supreme Court judge-ship than he was for the office of President of the United States. But then, we are not here to discuss Secretary Taft and the Presidency, but the report of this committee. Let us return to "our mutton." After voting down every resolution offered by Senator Foraker and those who supported him the majority composed of Democrats and Republicans adopted one of them. It seemed that even the Democrats became ashamed of themselves. Here is one of the resolutions offered by Senator Foraker. "The testimony wholly fails to identify the individuals, or any of them, who participated in the shooting affray." Here is the resolution offered by Senator Warner and adopted: "That the testimony fails to identify the particular soldier or soldiers who participated in the shooting affray." The aim in this was to put the responsibility on the soldiers and Senator Foraker's resolution was to leave the question open. Individuals might have been civilians or soldiers. Still there is some consolation in the adoption of even this resolution for the reason that it makes it apparent that it was impossible to determine even by the Democrats the persons engaged in the affray, and yet President Roosevelt had marred the army records of 167 soldiers of the army in a case where the committee admits and solemnly declares that all of them were not guilty and those who are alleged to be guilty are unknown. In Texas, the authorities accorded the accused men a trial, and released the soldiers. At Washington the authorities did not accord them a trial, but arbitrarily punished them, and now the Committee on Military Affairs of the Senate unanimously admit that there was no evidence on which to find any one of them guilty. But, President Roosevelt, one hundred and sixty-seven of them have been punished. Talk about this matter being made an issue in this campaign, it will be the most vital issue before the American people embracing as it does a blow at human rights. You may talk about your trusts, your railroad rate bills, your interstate commerce, your railroad employees liability measure and all of the other propositions in the realm of commercial activity, but they all are subsidiary to the doctrine of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Sounding from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to the Gulf, reverberating from the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the Valleys of the Appalachian chain comes the demand for the reversal of this order. Senator J. B. Foraker will be supported on this question alone by every justice-loving citizen, white and black, North and South, in this happy land. There'll be an appeal to Caesar and the joyous voices of the Negro soldiers in Cuba will be heard reverberating in this country, as they charge once again at the polls in November, singing the spontaneous battle-cry as they cast the ballot declaring, "There'll be a hot time in the old town to-night." FAREWELL TO PERU. Battleship Fleet Sails For Magda- lena Bay. CALLAO, March 4. - Starting on the longest lap of their 13,000 mile jour- ney from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific, the 3,132 mile jump to Magda- lena bay, the American battleship fleet, amid waving flags and saluting cannon, steamed from this port, fol- owed by the hearty good wishes of the Peruvian nation. Preemptly at 10 o'clock in the morning the flagship Connecticut signaled the departure. Forming into line, the white war dogs described a wide semicircle and passed the bows of the Peru- vian cruiser Almirante Grau, on which President Pardo had come out for the review. There a salute of twenty-one guns was fired by each battleship, and reply was made by the cruiser. The next stepping place of the fleet under Rear Admiral Evans is Magdalena bay, where, according to the schedule, the vessels will arrive on March 14. FATHER LEQ BURIED. Much Loved, Priest Was Victim of Ancestry, Bullet at Douxer Anarchist Bailer at Denver. PATTERSON, N. J., March 4. — Ten thousand persons for the last time looked upon the face of Rev. Father Leo Heinrichs, O. F. M., at St. Bonaventure's monastery at, of which the murdered priest was for twenty-two years the pastor. Because of failing health Father Leo was transferred last September to Denver, where at the chancel rail of St. Elizabeth's church last Sunday he was shot and killed by the avowed anarchist known as Gluseppe Allo. Among his local parishioners Father Leo was greatly loved, and there was manifestation of much grief at his death. Interment was made at the plot of the Franciscan monks in Holy Sepulchern cemetery here. TODOWN ANARCHISTS Federal Government Declares War on Alien Fanatica. CHICAGO POLICE UNEARTH BIG PLOT Mayor Busse, Chief of Police Shippy and Captain O'Brien Marked For Death—All Ports to Bar Foreign Criminals. WASHINGTON, March 4.—The secretary of commerce and labor has issued a sweeping order to all commissioners of immigration and immigrant inspectors in charge at all principal points of the United States directing them to confer with the police in their respective jurisdictions with a view to securing the "co-operation of the police and detective forces in an effort to rid the country of alien anarchists and criminals falling within the law relating to deportation." As a result of the killing of Father Leo Heirnichs in Denver and the attempt to assassinate Chief of Police Shippy in Chicago the United States government, in co-operation with state and municipal governments, has begun CHIEF GEORGE M. SHIPPY a crusade with a view to suppressing all anarchists, Black Hands, Chinese highbinders and outlaws generally. A proposal will be made to the other great powers to effect an international agreement between all civilized nations requiring that where the citizen of one country enters another country he shall produce a certificate of his home record or suffer deportation. Special dispatches from Chicago say that William H. Abromovitz, twenty years of age, was arrested in connection with the attempted assassination of Chief of Police George M. Shippy. Harry Goldstein, secretary of the Edelstadt group of anarchists, whose headquarters at 427 and 429 Union street were raided, was also arrested. With the unearthing of an anarchistic plot in which Mayor Busse, Chief of Police Shippy and Captain O'Brien of the detective bureau were marked for death by lot the Chicago police force planned a complete roundup of anarchists with the intention of striking one blow that would rid the city of the terrorists. Six alleged accomplices of Averbuch, the twenty-year-old Kishineff Jew who sought the life of Chief Shippy and met his own death in the attempt, are now under arrest. The latest suspect taken is Isadore Maron, twenty years old, who was known as the "curly headed boy" and who, the sister of the dead assassin declared, took part in her brother's studies. The police plans include a complete roundup of all known unarchists and agitators. Every "hotbed" will be raided, literature will be seized and the cult exterminated. The discovery of the plot to assassinate Mayor Busse and Chief of Detectives O'Brien and the attempt upon Chief Shippy's life have aroused the police to a pitch that almost equals the reaction which followed the famous Haymarket riot deaths. A New York dispatch says that anarchists there have been very active in the matter of threats and bombs recently. The police have threatening letters that have been sent Archbishop Farley and to Miss Grace C. Strachan, president of the Interborough Women Teachers' association. It was considered significant of available discretion and no reflection on his personal courage that Archbishop Farley has left the city with Mgr. Lavelle since threatening letters from either anarchists or cranks were sent to the cathedral house. Chicago's well known chief of police, George M. Shippy, was attacked by an anarchist in front of his home, 31 Lincoln court, here, who stabbed him in the right arm, shot his son Harry in the left lung and shoulder and wounded the chief's driver, James Foley, in the right hand. The anarchist, a Russian, was shot through the right temple and instantly killed by Chief Shippy, Mrs. Shippy, who witnessed part of the tragedy, which started on the steps of the chief's home, was prostrated, but managed to call up the police station before she fainted. The desperate struggle, in which Mrs. Shippy and her daughter Georgia Joined, was terminated when the chief drew his own revolver and killed his assailant. Averbuch was a Russian Jew, twenty years old, born in Kishinev and lived with his sister, Olga Averbuch, a seamstress, at 21S Washburn avenue. He had been in this country less than four months. A search of his room revealed that he was an archist. Pamphlets, books, speeches and literature of the most inflammable and radical character were found. Averbuch was employed as an exg packer by U. H. Feldstein, a South Walter street emplorer from Kishinev. An Official Wrath First Citizen—What's the alderman? so med about? Second Citizen—A boodle schoen was pushed through while he was ab sent. "I see. Mad because the taxayers are going to be robbed." "No. Mad because he missed divvy."—N. Y. Weekly. ARINGING Arousing Republicans A Lenghty Deliverance on Political Conditions by Hon. Wm. M. McDonald. Attacks with Words Which Burn, the Roosevelt Policies, Declaring Their Defeat the Hope of the Country. HON. JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER Pronounced the Greatest Living Defender of Constitutional Liberty— Dallas, Texas, Feb. 4. Hon. W. M. McDonald, Terrell, Tex. Dear Sir: The political unrest throughout the country to-day is such that the questions which are uppermost in the public mind must soon have a settlement. In view of this condition I have decided to ask you, W. express, some problems which stand badly in need of solution. Who is your first choice for President and do you believe we should send an instructed delegation to the national convention? Do you favor the Roosevelt policies? If so, why. If you do not, do you favor their destruction, or modification? Respectfully, W. E. KING. McDonald's Answer. The Democratic party to-day is the same in principles, policies and purposes as it was in the 60's, the 70's, or even the 80's; it is the one party that never changes, and this is why the Negro citizen always confronts a political condition rather than a political problem. Deep down in my heart I wish the Democratic party was flexible. The adage, "Wise men change often, fools never change." affects the Democratic party not a little bit, not in the least. It has sacrificed every vantage, every hope, every possibility or I might say every probability of becoming the governing and controlling party of this mighty nation, because of its failure and refusal to stand for the rights, privileges and liberties of all people be they black or white. The stand that this party takes makes it next to impossible for Republican electors to rebuke the acts of certain men who misuse and crush the grand and lofty principles of the Republican party under foot. The stand this party takes precludes millions of voters who feel and know that the teachings, history, traditions and principles of the Republican party of the 60's, of the 70's and of the 80's are the same. The government disgraced and slaned. That the government of the Southland, cultured, refined and learned, permit themselves to stand in such a position is passing strange and beyond the comprehension of all intelligent men, whether white or black. In the South we have many able men. We have scholarly men, men well versed in the science of government, learned in law; we have men capable of guiding the republic and directing the affairs of the old ship of state, but they are tied and foot to the history, records, tenets and traditions of the Democratic party, and these men have not the courage to reorganize the Democratic party and change its history ADDRESS and record. While these men could and might be trusted no one can trust the Democratic party because of its record, and this, in my opinion, is the greatest reason or cause why a million or more Republican voters suffer, grin and endure the bossism, neglect and humiliation, often imposed upon them by men given political preferment at the hands of (Continued on Fifth Page.) Negro Organizers Wanted GREATEST Protective and Beneficial Order ever started. Over 50,000 mem-biles get EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES with help people. HIGHER WAGES, LESS TOIL and IMPROVED CONDITIONS generally. NO RACE DISCRIMINATION. $100 for a mem-bile. Wife's death; $10 at childs; MANY OTHER BENEFITS. Membership open to all laboring people alike. LEADING DENIES WANTED in EACH LOGIC. Work after hours. LIBERAL PAY AND PLEASANT WORK. Write at once for full particulars, enclosing 10c coins. 135 I-1-U. BLDG. DAYTON, OHIO. DON'T GET MAD. if your hair ran away from you? Because, you have the remedy NOW to feed it with and keep it at home. 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Fast daily trains to Old Point 7:40 A. M. Daily to Newport News. 5:00 P. M. Daily. Local to Old Point 11:00 P. M. Daily. Louisville, Cincinnati 2:00 P. M. Deeper. 10:00 A. M. Daily to Lortettsville, except Sun- day to Hinton except Saturay and Sunday to Cincinnati. 15:15 P. M. Week Days-Local to Goelonville. 10:00 A. M. Daily-Lynchburg, Lexington, Va. and Clifton Forge. 15:15 P. M. Week Days-To Lynchburg. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. James River Line-*8:35 A. M. 6:45 P. M. 7:00 P. M. 8:15 P. M. Main Line West-7:30 A. M. *8:30 A. M. 3:45 P. M. 4:15 P. M. James River Line*8:35 A. M. 6:45 P. M. *Daily except Sunday. Richmond, Frederick'skig & Potomac R. R. SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JAN. 6, 1908. Daily | Weekdays | Daily except Monday. Sundays only. | All Pullman, no local stops. All trains to or from Byrd Station Station stop and departures not guaranteed. Read the sign. N. & W. NORFOLK & WESTERN ONLY ALL-RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK. Leave Byrd Street Station, Richmond. In Effect December 1, 1907. For Norfolk - 9:00 A. M. 3:00 P. M. and 7:35 P. M. daily. Baltimore, the West and Southwest - 9:00 A. M. 12:10 P. M. and 9:40 P. M. daily. ARRIVE RICHMOND - From Norfolk - 11:30 A. M. and 6:50 P. M. daily. From the West - 7:25 P. M. 2:05 P. M. daily. Pulliam, Purlor and Sleeping Cars. Cafe Dining Cars. W. B. BEVILL, C. H. BOSLEY, Gen. Pass. Agent. Div. Pass. Agt. Southern Ry. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. N. B.-Following schedule figures published only as informing the guaranteed: 7:00 A. M.-Daily-Local for Chattanooga 11:15 A. M.-Daily-Limited-Buffet Pullman to Atlanta and Birmingham, New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, and all the South. The coach for coach Chase City, Oxford, Durham. 6:00 P M.-Kx. Sunday-Keysville local. 6:30 P M.-forall. Limited Pullman ready. 9:30 P M.-forall. 4:30 P. M.—Ex. Sunday-To West Point-Con meeting for Baltimore Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 2:15 P. M.—Ex. Wednesday and Friday- Local to West Point. 4:30 A. M.—Ex. Sundays-Local to West Point. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. 6:55 A. M. 8:40 P. M.-From all the South. 4:10 P. M.-From Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham Chase City and local stations. 4:04 A. M.-From Keyville-Local. 9:20 A. M.-From West Point and from Balti- more Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. 10:45 A. M. 6:45 P. M.-Local from West Point. C. W. WESTHURY, D. P. A. 620 E. Main Street, 'Phone 455. ATLANTIC COASTLINE (Effective January 5, 1908) TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY. For Florida and South>-8:15 A. M. and 7:25 P. M.; "11:40 P. M. Norfolk>-9:00 A. M.; 8:00 P. M. and 7:25 P. M. For N. and W. Ry.-West-9:00 A. M.; 12:10 and 9:40 P. M. For N. and W. Ry.-West-9:00 A. M.; 12:10 and 9:40 P. M. For Goldboro and Fayetteville:-3:20 P. M. Trains arrive Richmond daily-6:10; "***5:50, 7:50, 8:50, 10:45 and 11:30 A. M.; 1:27 2:05, 6:50, 12:05 *Except Sunday.* "Sunday only." *Except Accept, **Sunday only.** **Except** Monday. Time of arrivals and departures and connexe. money of arrivals and departures and con- nections not guaranteed. S. CAMPHLEL D. P. A. SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY SOUTHBOUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY. 9:15 A. M.-Local to Norlina, Raleigh, Char- lotte, Wilmington. 2:25 P. M.-Sleepers and coaches, Atlanta, Birmingham, Savannah, Jacksonville and Florida points. 16:45 P. M.-Norlina, L.A. 12:55 A. M.-Sleepers and coaches, Savannah, Jacksonville and Southwest. NORTHBOUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO AR- RIVE RICHMOND DAILY. 6:05 A. M. 9:15 A. M. Florida Elmfield, 6:05 P. M. 9:15 P. M. eat er av rane malta s Ane as ASN; Ss Wy, a " pe ’ ee SATURDAY...... MARCH 7, 1908 (Continued From Fourth Pagt.) ‘me Kepuvtican party and by thelr suffrage. Speaking for myself and Face, Wo want no new laws passed 4m our favor, not do we want any old Jaws tn favor of the people repealed. All we want {s to be let alone and given a chance. A dago’s chance, a ‘Chinaman’s chance, a Swede’s chance, a Filipino’s chance, an Indian's chance, over and above them all, a fan's chance. “Like you do unto all men do so unto us.” When you do this, conditions will change and the Droblem 1s solved. ‘Men Make Parties. : A little while ago I said that men made parties and that parties did not make men, I am almost tempted to wish that’ parties made men. 1: such was the case what courageous men all Republican voters would be: what a grand man Roosevelt would be, what a splendid man Taft would ‘be, for God knows the Republican party Nas with devotion, Just a little short of diefying, showered honor after honor upon ‘these men. Presi dent Roosevelt was exaltedd to the leadership of the Republican party at the death of President McKinley. This exaltation of Mr. Roosevelt was a greater and a more cruel catastrophe Agalust the best interests of the He publican party and nation than was the untimely death and sudden ter mination of the political leadership ‘of the great and good man McKinley From the day that Scholgoz cruel!y atruck down the sane, calm and con servative policies fostered by our great leader, McKinley, the might Wall Street bull-and-bear smasher, the International meddier, the Roush Rider-Root-and-Spur-Chiefiain, and Wild-Bear-Hunter, has had unlimited sway. This mighty and powerful nim- Tod announced to the world by his deeds and words that he would stand for human rights and human liber. ties; that he believed in the doc- trine of ail men up, blak or white. and no men down.’ He proclaimed that he would see to it that all men got a “square deal." To prove that he was in dead earnest about what he had said he sent out and had called in the leaders of the despised race of Ham, with them he feasted, Wined and dined, When Lily-White Republteans, office seekers, in far off Indianola, Miss. aroused the Democratic mob to the highest tension, ready to commit erimes and violence, because a. re- spectable Negro woman was charged with the responsibility of acting as postmistress, distributing and hand ing out letters at a salary of $15 pe: month, he added powder to an al: ready kindled fire by closing the ‘office to punish the mob, Feeling that he had not yet quite aroused tic nation to the fact that he stood for the doctrine of all men up and no men down, he went down to the quict old Democratic city of Charleston, 8. ©. and picked out a Negro man who had no political claim for Fede ral office and appointed him collector of customs. Senator Tillman squeal ed, and this was the signal for the Democratic South, North, East and West to pour thelr viles of wrath and denunciation upon the head o! the new, erratic, national leader, The’ Whole Nation Aroused. This was suflclent to arouse the slumbering Republican electors and the entire nation. The best mer everywhere joined hands to sustain the man who preached the doctrine of “human rights and human ber. tles, all men up and no men down, a squire deal to all men, black ‘or white,” with the result that President Roosevelt was endorsed by the lars est majority of any candidate in the history of the republic. for the presi: dency of the nation. Theodore Roose velt was America’s uncrowned king. His will was the will of the American people; the eyes of the civilized ‘world were upon him, He now openly threw off his disguise and announced to the world that he was one-halt North and one-half South, and that ‘is sympathy was all with his moth. er, who was a full Southerner and un- changing tn her devotion to the bis. tory, records and traditions of the Democratic party. The Republican voters that had just eleéted him were azed for a moment as one would be when thrown suddenly before a great white light, but this was only for a Moment. “They awoke from their stupor and went about their business ‘aH exclaiming that it was right and proper for a boy to stand by his mother, and that Roosevelt was the groatest living American. The Demo- cratic South always alert and seek. ing to profit through the mistakes of others ordered their ever ready and faithful warriors to cease their firing upon Roosevelt. Under a flag of truce in the dark watches of the nicht Senators Bailey, of Texas; Tillman, of South Carolina, and a few others took up the grave and welghty ques tion and discussed the fact of his. be- ing one-half North and one-half South in all its phases with the President and these august personages being ‘well satisfied that the President was all he claimed to be, and more, they invited him to hunt’ coons and bear fo Texas. At this secret midnight ‘White House meeting he pledged his support to the Democratic South to the kind of rate bill advocated ‘80 vitally the railroad earnings ahd the Interests of Northern capital. He pledged himself, as his after action Droved, to wage an unceasing war ‘upon ‘men ‘corporations that Fovernment ownership, Or worse stl ‘or worse government control of private prop THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. 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TLE OF QUASIMAS NEAR SANTIAGO, JUNE 24, : ( j,\ 1898, SHOWING THE NINTH AND TENTH COL- FOR TWENTY NEW SUBSCRIBERS ee i} } See ae eee ee cea tn WE WILL GIVE ONE HANDSOME GOLD RING © i DERS, SIZE 20X28 AND 20X24 INCHES, pete WITH OPALS, RUBIES OR PEARLS; ONE JEW- © BATTLE AND CHARGE OF THE 24TH & ELRY BOX FINISHED IN GOLD OR SILVER; ## - COLORED INFANTRY IN RESCUE OF ROUGH JONE SILK SHIRT WAIST; ONE READY MADE | : : ; ZE DRESS, ONE GOLD WATCH, FILLED, WAR- | RIDERS AT SAN JUAN HILL, JULY 2, 1898, SI oa DOI FIL WAI oe WEY" RANTED FOR TEN YEARS, ONE ROCKING ## 20X28 AND 20X24 INCHES, ADMIRAL DEWEY’S 4 ee | GREAT NAVAL BATTLE OFF CAVITE IN MA- CHAIR, ONE LOAD OF COAL, ONE GROSS OF #3# NILA BAY, MAY IST, 1898, NAVAL BATTLE, SOAP, EITHER WASHING OR TOILET; ONE sé DESTRUCTION OF ADMIRAL CERVERA’S BARREL OF BEST FLOUR, ONE PAIR BLANK- t £ SPANISH FLEET OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, JU- vt ETS, ONE MANICURE SET, ONE SEAMSTRESS' 3 LY 3RD, 1898, SIZE. 22X28 INCHES; LAND BAT- WORK BOX, ONE PAIR SHOES, GENTS OR LA- ii | TLE, CAPTURE OF EL CANEY, EL Fyag bee ; DIES. - = : | FORTIFICATIONS OF SANTIAGO, JUL! : Foner 2; eee - AND SECOND, 1898, SIZE 22X28 AND 22X27 ™ R FORTY YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS eet _ INCHES. 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REQUISITE NUMBER IS OBTAINED, WE WILL ti C., (COLORED TROOPS IN THIS FIGHT), BAT- FORWARD THE PRESENT INDICATED. 2 + ae © OF NEW ORLEANS, LA., CAPTURE AND A PERSON WHO TRIF@ TO ror ows van vo Bands the policies of the party and Aisgrace the Cqutrolling and’ goreluine pate ns accomplish this, executive lynch law would be invoked if necessary, It was necessary, because the Democratic party of Texas refused to assume the responsibility and the provocation was The. protosatien wes aunounees ot was an President Roosevelt, strange to. say. with a stroke of his ben issued an exe, cutive order, which {n effect lynched 156 men who had sworn to give their lives in defense of the nation. He did this regardless of the fact that the grand jury, selected and appointed by a Texas Democratic judge, had made @ sweeping investigation and was unable to point out a single guilty man. The Democratic party was In no position to accept what it had accomplished through the Presi- dent, he having gone far beyond their expectation. The nation stood as if struck by a mighty electric current, dazed and dumb-founded. Secretary ot War Taft wavered and halted so unwise and so unstatesman. like was the act of his chief, || Senator J. Benson Foraker, It was i the midst of ali this Southern Democratic acclaim, amaze- ment and stupor of the nation that Senator J. B. Foraker, of Ohio, who 4s an absolute stranger to defeat, rose from his seat in congress and called a halt, saying thus far shalt thou go and no further. He marched down the aisles of congress and threw his lance full and fair against the brazen foreheads of the advocates of lynch law and the traducers of his party's record. He spoke of wrongs too long endured, he uncovered and showed t} the treachery, the malice, the hate and the injustice of the entire pro. ceeding, and with a “splendid courage espoused the cause of the weak. Sena. tor Foraker pointed out the Injustice, the hypocrisy, and the tyranny of the Roosevelt propaganda. His speech filled with argument, reason, persna sion and unanswerable logie, won for the lynched soldiers a hearing in the public forum of the nation. Into the debate he threw all his energy. His fame had gone before him, and he was at once welcomed as a friend of the republic, who was willing and able to contend for ail ‘the princi: ples an policies to which the Repub Mean party is pledged. His great speech defending his position, and differing from the Roosevelt method. was ample, accurate, reasonable, con- vineing and unanswerable. It showed great thought, an intimate knowled<e of the various forms of goverament & deep insight into the various well springs of human action, and # courage that compels respect and admiration. The most difficult army questions are answered in a few words. The vulner able arguments in favor of wrong are refuted with a question and answered with a word. For forcible illus tration, apt comparison, accuracy and clearness of statement It has never been excelled. This speoch went to the heart of the nation with such fore« until the fearg of the administration Were aroused and the tip was sent down the Iino that Foraker must b: retired to private Iife. Secretary of War Taft is the man selected to ac complish this dastardly crime. Wil the nation become a party to the crime? WIN Ohlo endorse such un holy work? ‘These aro the questions upon the Hps of millions of Re publican voters to-day. It is my opin fon that the people of Ohio, yea the nation, could commit no greater crime than ‘stand idly by and allow. the bear hunter, schemers, office-holder and misfits to retire the greatest de fender of constitutional rights the people have to private lfe. Ohio should stand by him for the sake of the nation, and the nation should stand by him for the sake of human rights and human liberty the world over. No Negro citizen, high ot low, rich or poor, can afford to waver, ‘halt. o: falter in his support of Senator For- aker. He is the only man in public life today who has the courage to defend the weak against the outlawry of the strong, and the Negro man whe can be induced to desert his stand. ard for the hope of office, for the hope of personal favor, for the hope of an Invitation to the White House, for the hope ef being called a sensibie Negro, a leading Negro, or for the hope of being given a few dollars and a delegateship to a Republican con- vention, is unworthy of being called & man, and should be reduced to the Position of a slave for his natural life. ‘What I have sald may be regarded as severe anG fll-tempered language, but ‘the thought of a man consenting to strike down, or ,agreeing to strike down, or helping others to strike down his benefactor while he is standing in the public forum defend. ing his rights, is so akin to the snake. which crawls, hisses and bites and which all men abhor, that languaze is too poor indeed in which to ex. Press my contempt for such person Now, with regard to whom I would advise Texas Republicans to support for the presidency, would say that my judgment fs that Texas Republicans and for that matter all Southern Re- publicans living in States that can give no vote toward electing a Repub. Mean president, should refrain {rom pushing their choice upon the nation. 1 convention, and those States which elect the président should be. allow. ed to nominate a man of thelr own selection, ‘Therefore I think it wise and correct for Texas to send to the aational convention an uninstructed delegation of the best men in. the State not holding office under the Roosevelt administration. Batt mean no modification of my oft ex. ‘mean no modification of my oft ex. WHI Vote For Taft. WELLINGTON, Kan., March 3—Re- pablicans of the Eighth congressional district selected B. F. McLean of Wichita and George Hunter of Well- ington as delegates to the national convention at Chicago with instruc tions to vote for Taft. Another Holiday. WASHINGTON, March 3.—Repre- sentative Burton Harrison (N. ¥.) has introduced a bill in cogigress making Oct. 12, the anniversary of the discov- ery of America by Christopher Colam- ‘bee, national bolidar. SIX THE PLANET SATURDAY...MARCH 7, 1908 LIVE STOCK SORTING PENS. Two Arrangements Which Will Be Found to Work. I venture to send a rough sketch of a hog sorting pen I planned several years since, and which I have found to work satisfactorily, writes a correspondent of Wallaces' Farmer. I use it mostly for sorting hogs for market, and when I wish to sort out a certain kind or size of hogs I go among them with a can of paint and a paddle while they are busy eating and daub a little paint on the backs of those I want to sort out. Then the whole herd is let into the large lot (A), see Fig. 1. From one corner of this lot an opening is A A C D B Figure 1. made about 16 or 18 inches wide and 30 inches high, and 3 feet from center of opening is set a post (d), which is the end post in division fence between two smaller lots (C and D). Hang a light but strong gate from post so that it will swing easily from side to side of opening to let the hogs in either yards C or D as wanted. The fence between lots A and C should be a tight fence of sufficient height to screen the man operating the swinging gate (from shoulders down) from sight of the hogs in lot A. A small platform shown at E, is built at one side and above opening, upon which the operator stands. Two men drive the hogs Figure 2. slowly through the opening, which is alternately opened to allow the marked hogs to go into one yard and the unmarked into the other. Some oats or shelled corn may be thrown into yards B and C to keep the hogs away from the swinging gate until the job is done. The gate is swung from side to side as desired by means of a strong handle fastened securely to the gate about 8 inches from the loose end and extending about 3 feet above the gate. Another correspondent gives his plan of sorting pens, Fig. 2. These are general plans and may easily be altered to suit individual cases. As they stand they are for hogs or sheep, and I have found them very efficient. I do not think they would be practical for cattle, as one man could not operate both gates at "if" if built on a large scale. "a" and "b" is a fence across corner of feed lot. Gate at "a" may be opened when not in use, and the fence will not interfere with stock. Two gates at "f." Gate "e" is not essential, but greatly simplifies sorting, and makes a small pen of the alley, which is very convenient for ringing or castrating. Opening at "b" and "c" be closed with hurdle after hogs are in corner "g." Outlook for Sheep. There is no danger of any person getting into trouble in predicting that from now on the sheep is to be returned to its proper place on the farms. And why not, when it makes far more money out of the grass and the weeds and the seeds, the roots, the grains, the hay and anything else fed to it than any other kind of animal we raise, and it does that without one needing to milk or grind for them? All that is required is to give the feed as it comes from the field, only that turnips had better be cut. Does that not tell, and tell materially, when the labor saved is considered, how we can farm, farm well, and cut down expensive labor bills?—John Campbell, Woodville, Ontario. Avoid Grade Animal. Never use a grade animal for breeding, however good its appearance may be. Whatever of merit, style or quality he may possess has come to him from some thoroughbred ancestor, but he has no power to transmit his fine qualities to his pregency to any degree worth figuring on. The improvement has ended with himself. The grade will breed the herd down instead of up, and there is no way that way. TUBERCULOSIS IN STOCK. Most Important Factor in Spread of Disease is in the Manure. The bureau of animal industry has made a number of tests showing that the most important factor in the spread of cattle tuberculosis is the manure. It has been generally supposed that milk was not as likely to be affected unless the cow's udder was tuberculous. The bureau has found, however, that the manure from diseased cows is usually heavily laden with tuberculous bacteria and as these are easily and almost surely introduced into the milk, under ordinary methods of milking, a single tubercular cow may affect the milk of an entire stable. Hogs, according to the bureau, also easily acquire tuberculosis from following cows in the pasture or from feeding from skim milk or separator milk from tuberculous cattle. The great increase in tuberculosis among hogs is stated by the bureau of animal industry to be almost entirely traceable to their association with affected cattle, and the bureau strongly recommends the sterilization of all skim or separated milk from public creameries before it is fed to calves or pligs. Tuberculosis among animals is not necessarily acquired through the mouth or nose as has been generally supposed. For instance, tuberculosis of the lungs was produced in hogs by inoculating them in the tips of their tails. There has been considerable dispute as to whether human and bovine tuberculosis are practically one and the same, the famous Koch theory raising a storm of dissension—at least as to whether human tuberculosis or consumption can result from the consumption of tuberculous milk, etc. Dr. Melvin, chief of the bureau of animal industry, holds to the view that the two forms cannot be classed as separate and distinct and that measures to protect persons from infection from tuberculosis from animals are highly necessary. "But whether," he said, in speaking of the matter, "the subject is regarded from the standpoint of protecting human health, or of promoting the welfare of the live stock industry, it is beyond question of argument that it is highly important for our stock raisers, farmers and dairymen to eliminate tuberculosis from their herds." Dr. Melvin's predecessor as chief of the bureau of animal industry, D. E. Salmon, also held that bovine tuberculosis was transmissible to humans and he took the very sensible view that even admitting there was doubt about the matter, the only safe course to pursue was to assume that it was transmissible and to make and enforce regulations accordingly. STOCK SAYINGS. Farm animals can stand more cold than most people suppose and still be comfortable. A balanced ration for a given purpose is one that contains the proper amount and proportion of "digestible carbohydrates, fats and albuminoids to accomplish that purpose in the most economical manner. The importance of taking good care of the brood mare and her foal, and of feeding the mare well so as to make her yield an abundance of milk, cannot be overestimated if a first-class, vigorous colt is to be raised. It is always well to pay attention to the color in mating a team as a fancy consideration, but size, and especially strength and action are much more important in mating a team for usefulness and to make a pleasant team to work and drive. A cow may possess all the signs in the world that are tokens of a good milkker and yet be a poor milkker from the fact that the early care of the cow and heifer was faulty, nothing being done to stimulate milk-giving. FEEDING GRAIN TO SHEEP Trough Which Is Easily Kept Free from Rubbish. For a sheep trough proeure two 6-inch boards, a, about 3 feet long and at the bottom of each fasten another board, b. Make a flat trough and let Swinging Sheep Trough. the ends project above the top. Bore a hole through each end and also through the standards, a, and hang the trough on bolts. After the sheep eat and leave the cobs, or if it rains, says the Farm and Home, the trough can be turned bottom side up and quickly cleaned. Machine Pincushion. Make a crescent pincushion from two pieces of silk or woolen material, stitched together on the concave side and partly on the other, then stuffed with hair, wool, or fine sawdust. After closing, briarstitch over the seams and suspend from the arm of the sewing machine by little ribbons attached to the points of the crescent. Accounted For. The Westerner—it is estimated that people in Chicago spend $300,000 a year in keeping their shoes polished. The Easterner—is that all? No wonder one meets so many people in Chicago without a polish.—Yonkers Statesman. THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. Comment and Suggestive Thought. Why did the people seek Jesus? This question in v. 25 implies that the next morning the people had been searching for Jesus, not having seen him leave the fields where the miracle had been wrought. Two motives are given: the higher motive they ought to have had, and the lower motive which predominated. V. 26. "Jesus answered" not their spoken question, but their spiritual need which their conduct asked. "Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles." R. V., "signs," the Greek name for miracles used here. This would have been a right motive to which Jesus himself appealed. They were not attracted by the miracles as signs of God's love, as types and proofs that Jesus was the Messiah, as invitations to trust and love him. "But because ye did eat the loaves, and were filled." The verb means "were satisfied as a beast with fodder."—Whitelaw. They were not hypocrites; they only took a low view, and were selfish. Their motives lay chiefly in the results of the miracles; the healing, the satisfying of hunger, and not in the miracles as signs. They saw the outward form of the miracles, but not the soul; the husk, but not the kernel; they read the words as in an unknown tongue, but did not see their meaning. They were like the Roman soldier, who, finding an embroidered purse of jewels, kept the purse, but throw away the priceless gems. Why did Jesus answer as he did? By this answer Jesus tried to lift the minds and hearts of the people to higher motives and clearer views of the truth. How did Jesus lead them to higher alms in life? V. 27. "Labor not." Work not; the same word as "work" in vs. 28-30 below. "For the meat which perisheth." The food for the body. This is not to be the chief end even of work for daily food: V. 31. "Our fathers did eat manna in the desert" (see Ex. 16). "As it is written" (Ex. 16:4; Psa. 78:24. Septuagint version). Mones, our founder, lawgiver and leader, to whom the promised Deliverer is to be like (Deut. 18:15; Acts 3:22). "Moses proved that he was sent from God by giving the people bread from heaven to eat; now what do you do that is greater than this to prove that you are the greater prophet, even the Messiah, who will deliver us from our bondage to the Romans, as Moses delivered us from the Egyptians? Jesus had fed 5,000 with five loaves from the earth for one meal. Moses had fed millions for 40 years with bread from heaven." The Tests.—Such are the tests of true religion, by which we may recognize it and distinguish it from all substitutes that are offered. (1) It is from heaven and bears the marks of its heavenly origin. (2) It gives life, awakens and sustains every faculty. (3) It is for the soul, the spiritual nature, more than for the body. (4) It blesses this life, but especially prepares for eternal life, and assures us of its blessedness. (5) It is universal, for all ages, and for all men, under all circumstances. (6) But, like earthly bread, it must be eaten in order to avail. What is meant by Jesus as the Bread of Life? How does he feed our souls? First. He by his atenement and holy spirit imparts spiritual life, the new life of God in the soul. We are "born of the Spirit." Second. The soul needs food as really as the body. Every faculty of the soul needs its own, food, that will strengthen and sustain its life, develop its powers, make it grow into the fullness and perfection of its nature. Third. Jesus feeds the soul in every part. "How many characteristics are necessary to make our character God-like. We do not know. There must be love, humility, submission, patience, hope, gentleness, joy, and all the qualities that entered to compose the character of the Son of God."—Cornellus Woelfkin. Fourth. We come into this personal communion with Jesus, and within the power of his personality, by reading and studying the records of his life, by loving him, by working with him for his cause, by dwelling on his character, and counseling with him in prayer. Fifth. Without God and his righteousness, worldly things cannot satisfy the soul. They are like the waters of the sea, the more you drink the thirstier you are. Even the wants of our physical nature are not perfectly satisfied except through God and his righteousness. A Modified Offer Cowboy (striding into the Round-up saloon) —Gimme a drink, an' be quick about it if ye know what's good for ye. i can't goin' ter pay for it, nuther. Experienced Bartender (suddenly covering him with a revolver)—What'll ye have? Cowboy (blanching) —Water. I spose that's the only drink that's free.—N. Y. Weekly. Knights of Pythias, this organization is one of the most powerful press has been phenomenal. The Grand Jury over all of the cities and counties in required to organize a new lodge. The judges strongest features, but the principles founded on Friendship, based on Charity, the respectable, upright people of the city of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit to $4.00 per week sick dues. The badgerery regalia. For information concerning it. Courts of Calanthe ment of the Order. It requires a memorial a court. Its members are pledged to money and prove Love one for the other. Special benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per case for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents for funeral occasions. CALANTHE or Children's Department persons cannot do better than to enter the nominal and the benefits all that could be and death benefits of from $30.00 to $40.00 in your neighborhood, orgrniz one. Concerning the Children's Department at Mrs. ANNA T. 120 W. H. on concerning special rates of charges and courts, address A Beautiful Hair Tonic for the Read what Madam Robinson, the Queen of the Opera, sa This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Graud Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty maler are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalia. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office. only absolutely necessary regal apply at the main office. The Court Is the Female Department of the thirty persons to organize a court Fidelity, exercise Harmony and an endowment and burial benefi- dues. The only expense for re- rosette, costing 25 cents for fu- THE BANDS OF CALAN stitutes a feature and persons ca- circle. The expense is nomina- $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and dea- Lodge or Court or Band in you. For all information concerning For all information concern- membership in the lodges and o 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. 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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: Nelson's Hair Dressing can be bought Jennings and Brown Drug Store, Fittsburgh, PA "Close shave, sr?" No response. "Would you prefer the window closed?" No response. "Getting rather cold, eh?" No response. "Trim your mustache, sr?" No response. "Think Roosevelt will accept a third term?" No response. "Bay-rum?" No response. "Any news about the murder trial?" No response. Whereupon the country barber, who was alone in his shop, took a seat greatly refreshed He had been naving himself!— Judge. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAST F.C.B. MADAM BOBINSON A FULL MAN. My brain is a chaos of junk, My thoughts are in fragments and I'm lost in a fog of blue funk. My dreams come in tatters and threads. I'm given to visions and frights. My darkness is peopled with spooks. I'm bound to need nights— I've read all the Season's new books. I haven't a single sane thought, I'm all in a ferment and fret, You may think I'm mad, but I'm not; You sobbed with ten sweetheart's a day, Sought treasures in long-hidden nooks Looked on many a gory affray— I've read all the Season's new books. I've traveled from circle to pole, I've ridden with ladies and knights, I've witnessed the wreck of a soul And mixed in uncountable fights; I've struggled with problems so vast I'm dizzy with turns, twists and crooks My reason is falling me fast— I've read all the Season's new books. My mind is a victim forlorn Of book indigestion acute, With helmeted squirrels I've sworn And stormed feudal castles to boot, I've run the whole gannet and scale Including Gandalf and crooks. My reason's beginning to fail— I've read all the Season's new books. Blue, yellow, green, purple, and gold, I've turned back the covers and read I've felt my heart grow icy cold, And fever grow hot in my head; Oh, grant me asylum, repose, Wheres are no editions de luxe, My cup of confusion o'erlows— I've read all the Season's new books. Force of Habit. N. A., S. A., E. A., A. AND A. 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 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 Lue of FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES NOTIONS, FRESH MEATS, CLGARS, TOBACCO, ICE, WOOD, COAL, &c. A but also con- little ones into this mystic be expected. It pays from 0.00. If you have noPythian address, TAYLOR, W. M., Mill St., Richmond, Va. MITCHELL, JR., Ir N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. NE Dressing and Hair! The Famous Black Patti, Days of Kink-ine and my hair is growing very fast. I have ever used, altogether different from st. It makes my hair so beautiful, soft, opped it from falling out and breaking many styles that I use on the stage. It it. Yours sincerely, MME. ROBINSON. ed tonic prepared largely for the use of and harmless. It makes harsh, stubborn, u to comb it with ease and to dress it roots of the hair tones up and nourishes . If your druggist does not keep it have you, prepaid. all others, we will sell one full-size and Toilet Soap in the world, price 25 special offer good only at the following rs, 1007 E. Main St. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. 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, No. 210 East Broad Street. 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 MRS. JOSIE A. GRAHAM 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 beautiful fair color, 25 cents a bottle. By mail 35cts. Graham's Vegetable Hair Dye the best on market giving a rich natural color, $1.00 per bottle. By mail, $1.25. Mrs. Graham makes a specialty of massaging art beautiful ladies' faces for parques and public gatherings, 35 cents. Mrs. Graham shampoos 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., Ricamond, Va. *Phone 2048 112 W. Leigh S John H. Braxton REAL ESTATE & LOANS 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 kind of stimulant. Special prices. We have all grades of good liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Call and see us. ISAAC STRAUS & CO., 422 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia. S. W. ROBINSON. NO. 23 NORTH 18TH ST. DEALER IN FINE WINES, LIQUORS CIGARS, &c. All Stock Sold as Guaranteed. PROMPT ATTENTION Your patronage is respectfully solicited. GEORGE O. BROWN. Fine Photographs. True to Life. High-class service. Latest Improvements in Photograph- it Out-door Work executed. Reasonable Estimates and Prompt Service. Pictures Enlarged from Old negatives or Photographs. 3-ms THE ECONOMY, 303—5 North Third St FINE TAILORING. CLEANING, DYEING AND REPAIRING CHITMAN M. WHITE, PROPRIETOR. A. Hayes OFFICE AND WARE-ROOMS, 727 North Second Street RESIDENCE, 725 N. 2nd St. First-class Hacks and Caskets of all descriptions. I have a spare room for bodies when the family have not a suitable place. All country orders are given special attention. Your special attention is called to the new style Oak Caskets. Call and see me and you shall be waited on individually. THE PLANET FOR A YOUNG GIRL FOR A YOUNG GIRL PRETTY FROCK MADE UP IN PALE BLUE VOILE. Good Thing to Bear in Mind When Replenishing Daughter's Wardrobe —Hints on Proper Outfit for Student Days. At this season of the year it is often necessary to replenish the schoolgirl's wardrobe. The frocks provided in the autumn, if not worn out, are, in any event, showing the effects of constant usage, and, indeed, with the constant hard wear to which a schoolgirl's clothes are subjected—it is remarkable and often quite distressing what ravages are made in the wardrobe in the course of a few months. The schoolgirl does not wish to be burdened with a great number of ```markdown ``` frocks. To keep them in order is a great nuisance unless she has a personal maid. Besides this, for a girl away at school a large wardrobe is not convenient. Her clothes space is apt to be limited. There are very few schools where an unlimited amount of closet room is assigned to each girl. Consequently, the schoolgirl's wardrobe is as condensed as is compatible with the proper provision of clothes for all occasions. Each article in her outfit should be in perfect order and in full working condition. She has no room for garments which are rendered temporarily useless either because they are slightly out of repair or because they are unseasonable. All these things must be weeded out of her wardrobe at regular intervals and their place supplied by ready to wear garments of everyday usefulness. While the schoolgirl should not take a violent interest in clothes, it is impossible and indoors unwise to seek to make her utterly indifferent to her appearance. Even during school hours she should have a proper pride in looking well. Otherwise she may fall into careless habits, which will be even more distressing and more difficult to correct in her life than a disproportionate sense of the importance of clothes. On the other hand, with certain kinds of natures the consciousness of not being well or becoming dressed creates a painful feeling of distrust which renders the girl most unhappy and destroys all her pleasure in her association with her young friends. A very attractive costume illustrated is of pale blue volle. The skirt is finished with two rows of three tucks each around the bottom and two rows of filet net insertion embroidered in blue to match the material of the frock. The waist is on the bebe model, with a full tucked guimpe of blue liberty net. This is finished with a round neck bordered simply with the embroidered net. Cosmetic Ball for Wrinkles In France they have a way of plumping out thin cheeks which may be tried with excellent effects. A cosmetic ball is fastened to the end of a stick. The ball is made of a lump of cold cream, covered lightly with cheesecloth. The ball of cream is lightly spatted on the face until the skin becomes moist and soft. This friction is excellent for the cuticle. Then there is the massage with the finger tips to rub the cream in, and last of all the dash of hot water. Hot water should be used at night and never in the morning. The skin is tender after the hot water bath, the massage and steaming and should be rested for at least an hour after the treatment. Make a Waist Form Fit a lining of unbleached muslin to your figure over the corset. Let it extend below the hips. When snugly fitted and firmly stitched tack the lower edge to a board, cut the shape of the body around the hips. Then fill the lining with fine cork, obtainable at any grocer's or fruit dealer's. Fill the lining full. Sew on a buckram collar, cut to fit the neck. Fit cardboard pieces to armholes or cut sleeves and fill as preferred. Do this before you start to fill. A paper pattern for the board may be obtained by bending a wire around the figure below the hips. Fasten the ends, slip over the head. Mark the oval on paper and cut out. For a little work and less expense you have a model of your own figure which will prove a blessing for fitting purposes. HOME-MADE DRESSING TABLE. Effective Drapery to Cover Up Simple Contrivance. To demonstrate the beauty of drapery was a clever little dressing table simply made and something which could easily be made at home. The table or leaf portion was a board fitted closely to the wall with brackets at each end. It was rounded in front, giving the half oval appearance. This top was padded slightly and covered with a soft white denim. Back of it the wall was covered with pale green silkateen on which rested a long, norn mirror, the frame made white with white varnish paint. Over this was neatly draped a canopy of moderately dark-green silkateen, showing small rosebuds. The cover was draped at the top and sides. Around the stand portion was a pretty flounce or deep ruffle of the same flowered material, which was hung on pink crocheted rings. It was divided in the center front and a few waists could be hung on the screw eyes fastened beneath the shelf portion. The only difficulty one would meet in making this bit of ornamental furniture would be in secure fastening the shelf to the wall. The man of the house or a carpenter could soon do the work IDEAS FOR JAPANESE TEA New Form of Entertainment Can Be Made Very Enjoyable. The invitations to a Japanese tea received by some out-of-town folk recently were undecipherable until some one thought to hold them in front of a mirror, and then they proved to have been written backward. The guests were asked to wear kimonos, and some of the toilets were works of art. One of the most striking had a yellow skirt embroidered around the bottom with a dragon design done in coarse black rope floss. Over it was worn a black kimono applique with dragons and birds cut out of yellow cloth and pasted on. The kimono had yellow facings and the sash was black. The rooms in which the guests were received were lighted with Japanese lanterns, which were strung from corner to corner of the apartment and festooned in the center of the ceiling with one large lantern. The refreshments consisted of rice served with chopsticks, oriental preserves, rice cakes, tea, etc. SMART GARMENT FOR CHILD. Pellisse in Wedgwood Velveteen, Lined with White Silk. This is a smart little pellisse for a little girl just beginning to toddle. It is in Wedgwood blue velveteen, lined with white silk. The pellisse itself is out M. all in one like a sacque coat, and fastens invisibly up the front. The three capes are each lined with silk and edged with a border of minever. The muff is also of minever. Velvet bonnet, trimmed with white ribbon rosettes and strings. Materials required: $4\frac{1}{2}$ yards velveteen, 5 yards silk and fur bordering. Ho! for the Cutaway Coat All hall to the cutaway coat! Nothing is newer than this style of wrap at present, nor is there any other in view likely to prove a formidable rival. The latest models are cut into deep points at the lower edge, sometimes in just four, at back, front and sides, respectively, while others are bordered with deep points. It will be the easiest matter to transform a tight-fitting half or three-quarter old-fashioned coat into a smart up-to-date wrap by simply cutting the lower edge into points and then inserting a smart-looking waistcoat and adding cuffs of some pretty contrasting material. The cuffs should be cut star-shaped on outer edge. Dummy Wooden Gloves One of the most useful toilet assets of the toilet table is that of a pair of dummy wooden hands. After washing castor gloves it will be found that they keep their shape excellently, while at the same time they will be prevented from shrinking if they are slipped over the wooden shapes and dried in this way. A night on the glove tree is as good for kid or suede gloves as is/is a corresponding time on boot trees for leather footwear, says Woman's Life. Unkind. Jack Jammer—Give me one kiss, oh! adored one and I will gladly breathe my last. Rosie Rammer—Quick, take one, but keep your word afterwards. A Visible Proof. Young Wife—Am I very dear to you, darling? Young Husband—Yes, lovey; just lock at these receipted bills.—Baltimore American. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA TIRED OF RUFFLES TIRED OF RUFFLES REACTION AGAINST ELABORATE DECORATION OF UNDERWEAR. Strong Probability That Trimming of Valenciennes Lace and Pink F. bons Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past. "Give me lingerie that is buttonless, ribbonless, laceless and laundry proof," exclaimed an enimily practical young woman. "I'm tired of dancing attendance on my underwear. Life is too short." Many other women have come to the same conclusion since the extraordinary run of Val. lace and pink ribbons, which began with the lingerie waist fad. Every laundering means a solid hour of mending torn lace, patching ruffles and running in ribbons, until women who have anything else in the world to think of besides the fluffiness of underwear that never shows anyway, are sitting it up. This reaction happened just at the time of the "no hips" fashion, when everything that increases one's size is reduced to a minimum, and the result is the plain embroidered underwear. Many women are even abandoning the dainty nailsock which they always considered a necessity of well-bred life, for long cloth. This stocky material isn't so soft and pretty as the nailsock, but it is much finer than ordinary cotton cloth, and wears fully as well. It's said by some to stand the attacks of a steam laundry better than anything else yet found. Some women who will be dainty at any cost have compromised by using cambric. This is especially good for long white petticoats, as it takes starch beautifully. As for trimmings, primeval simplicity, in effect, at least, reigns supreme. No more fluffy shoulder ruffles and frills down the front. The very nicest underwear shows either the fine embroidery or insertion and embroidery combined, and everything is put on flat. For everyday wear nothing lasts so well as the buttonholed edges and French satin stitched flowers. Women who never did any hand work on their underwear before are doing this work now instead of setting on lace. "I think it takes less time in the end than continually mending fine lace," said one woman. Some who begrudge even this time on things that don't show trim their underwear wholly with narrow linen lace, which stands laundering as though it were made of cast iron. This lace costs a bit more than cotton, but it's a very little more and lasts at least three times as long. In giving up ribbon-trimmed underyear, except for very best wear, many busy women have found a substitute in narrow linen tape. This can stay in during the trips to the laundry and comes out beautifully white. It is a good plan to catch these strings to the beading or run in the middle of the back to prevent them from pulling out. Pale shades of mole color are much in favor just now. They are most becoming and combine all the advantages of light and dark tints in themselves. They also lend themselves to curious color combinations. For instance, a mole-colored cloth skirt is trimmed with a curious embroidery carried out in black, dull crimson and deep purple velvet. This is laid around the skirt in two bands, one at the hem and one just below the knee. The design is a black velvet trelliswork on which lies the deep purple miniature arum illies, having crimson velvet pistils. The style of the dress is the still favored Empire at the back, where it is caught up onto the bodice with small bows of black velvet. In front it is drawn down to the natural waist line and finished with unobtrusive folds of mole-colored silk. The Toilet Table Physicians say that reading aloud is one of the best of exercises. Be extremely careful these days, with grip rampant, not to get the feet wet. More colds are taken through the feet and ankles than in any other way. It is not a bad idea to have a slice or two of lemon in a glass beside one's bed. In the morning cool water, which has been standing in a covered pitcher, can be poured over the lemon and drunk before arising. While lemon and water is an admirable drink for anyone who is not troubled with overacidity care must be taken that it is not too strong. A slice or two of lemon, or, at the most, a half lemon, is quite enough for a tumbler of water. Do not think you are strong enough to wear low shoes on the street in winter. It apparently may not hurt you now, but it is laying the seeds of weakness that with the first heavy cold or run-down condition will bear bitter fruit. The Fashionable Color. Violet, sans doute, is certainly the most fashionable color of the day. The rage for this tint, which, strangely enough, does not emulate the modesty of the fragrant flower from which it derives its name, seems to increase rather than wane as the season advances. She'd Have the Time The pretty nurse had taken the best of care of the steel millionaire. "I want you to marry me," said he simply. "But, Mr. Giltedge, this is rather sudden." "I know, child, I know. But you'll have plenty of time to get used to the idea. I'll have a fierce time getting rid of my wife." MILLER'S HOTEL W.M.MILLER, PROPRIETOR WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF STREET CAR LINES THAT TAKE YOU TO PA TOMS REASONABLE SECOND AND LEIGH STS. RICHMOND, VA. Everything Everything IN FURNITURE AND FLOOR COVERINGS SYDNOR & HUNDLEY, INC. Leaders. 709 711 713 EAST BROAD STREET. ECHOES OF AESOP "Genius! genius!" shouted the Book Boosters while the new novel was still damp from the press. The simple villagers came running to the cry, only to find that the Booster had fooled them. In the course of time the junkman claimed his own, and the presses put forth another new book. "Genius! genius!" shouted the Boosters; and again the villagers came running with their dollars—stung again. "Genius! genius!" shouted the Boosters many more times, and many more times the villagers responded to the false alarm. At last a real, sure-enough Genius did arrive, and the excited Book Boosters made a terrible ado. But nobody paid any attention to their cries or rendered the Genius the slightest assistance. As a result the poor wretch starved to death and was buried in the potter's field. Moral: There is no believing a Book Booster, even when he speaks the truth.—Puck. A Helpful Child Little Frank, watching nurse empty a hot-water bag, asked why she blew air into it. "It keeps the sides apart, so water will run into it easily." Later in the day Frankie was discovered holding between his knees a lean, stray kitten, while, with cheeks distended, he blew down its throat through a tin pea-shooter. "What are you doing?" nurse cried, rescuing the tortured cat. "Keepin' her sides apart, so's she can d'ink milk," responded the young philosopher—Judge. Why Should He Boast? "I have seen London," said the speaker, waving his left arm, "I have ridden through the streets of Paris; I have stood among the monuments of Berlin; I have feasted my eyes upon the beauties of Vienna; I have gazed upon the eternal hills of Rome, and I—" "Yes," interrupted a man in the gallery, "but I'll bet you $40 you've never seen Main street in Scrubbygrass, Pa."—Chicago Record-Herald. She and the Chancellor "Having been introduced to the venerable chancellor, the beautiful maiden looked at him curiously for a moment and then, just to start the conversation in the right direction, asked: "Don't you find it awfully trying to have to chancel when you don't feel like it?"—Chicago Record-Herald VERY SPRINGY. A Weary Willie—Why do they leap so high? Walker Long—Oh, I suppose its 'cause geyers are composed of spring Over the Telephone. "Skadda, we're raising a little collection. And we hope you will make no objection. We are counting on you For a dollar sign on you For a dollar sign on you For"—bold text here broke the connection For "Rubus" — bold text here broke the connection What Did She Mean?" "Where shall I find something nice in oil for the dining room?" asked a stout, smiling woman of the floor walker in a western department store. "On the third"—began the floor walker. Then he paused, and looked doubtfully at the inquirer. "Did you mean a painting, or something in the sardine line?" he asked. No Respite. Still discontent is knocking at our door; Complaint loud and strong. The force mosquitoes arrive before The grip germ comes along. —Washington Star. HEARD IN BOSTON. Aunt Hester—Did 'oo play kissing games at the party? Emerson Highbed—Well, they participated in osculatory pastimes, which I consider a rather uninteresting and juvenile diversion. — Chicago Daily News. A Rainbow. She wept—and then a smile Came shining through her tears— As when it rains in summer, while The setting sun appears. And, as the sun imprints His seven hues on high, Endured with all its glorious tints, Hope's rainbow arched my heart And Leader The Nibblers. Hiram Ryetop—So the checker club argued here on the Panama canal, hey. How long did they argue, Jeff? The Storekeeper—Let's see. Half a wedge of cheese, peck of prunes, pint of dried peaches and a pound of crackers.—Puck. Accounts for It. "The star actress in the play was a discovery by the manager. He found her working in a laundry." "The way she mangles her part."—Baltimore American. Time He Was Mowed. Major Fatboy (surveying his bulging cheeks in the pier-glass)—All flesh is grass, my dear. Mrs. Fatboy—Well, don't you think you'd better get yourself a lawn-mower? Getting a Hot Loan Bacon—I see cartridges are used as current coin in Abyssinia. Egbert—Glad that is not the custom over here. I hate to ask a man for half a dollar and have him fire it at me.—Yonkers Statesman. On the Line. "Called on the new neighbors yet?" "No, dear; I'm waiting to see their washing hung out first." The People's Restaurant, 750 North 3rd St., Richmond, Va 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, Proprietress. Funeral Director, Embalmer and Liveryman. All orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and nice entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large picnic or band wagons for hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class, carriages, buggies, etc. 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 miracation 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 est methods and square dealings. It will positively remove Dandruff Hair on Clean Temples or Bald Heads Prices, 35 cts. per box; eight Beautifier makes the use of powder enuess. Sale prices, 25, 50dots and 1.00. Order or Express Money Order all out of city orders. Mme. J. V. 612 NORTH FIRST ST., Telephone Correspondence S W. I. JOE Funeral Director Office & Warerooms, 207 HACKS F Orders by Telephone or Tele Suppers and Entertainment Telephone, 686. unity. In order to convince the man of the J. V. Hawkin's Hair Group to produce in print the photograph who have used our preparation, witness of its genuine qualities, of expecting a miracle or anything unpure compound, the ingredients of it. We will just here remind the person placed national patent rights on our land and we are in turn responsible to the dealings. Remove Dandruff, Oure Scalp of hair or Bald Heads, where the roots are in per box; eight boxes, $2.80 express of powder entirely unnecessary. Dots and $1.00. Money can be sent by Order a charge of 10c. Address all communications to J. V. HAWKIN FIRST ST., — RI Telephone, 4601. Respondence Strictly Confid I. JOHNS Director and B Verooms, 207 N. Foushee S. CKS FOR H Telephone or Telegraph filled and Entertainment prompts 1886. Residence the immediate community. In order to convince the most skeptical roaders of the merits and results of the J. V. Hawkinson's hair Grower and Restorer, we 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 curious witness of its genuine qualities. We do not desire the correspondence of those having a picture or anything unreasonable. Our preparation is a natural and pure command of states or 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. will positively remove Dandruff, Cure Scalp of all impurities, Restore Hair on Clean Temples or Bald Heads, where the roots are not dead. **PRICES:** -$3 cts. per box; eight boxes, $2.80express prepaid. The Face Beautician makes the use of powder entirely unnecessary, and is perfectly harmless. Salon tapes 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. 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 mediums 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 Clairevoyant state, all you wish to know with out a word being spoken. Come, all ye unbellevler, scoffers and jeers; 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 jeubous 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. B. S to convince the most skeptical readers of Hawkins' hair Grower and Restorer, we sent the photographs of those giving us our preparation and are to-day genuine qualities. We do not desire the mole or anything unreasonable. Our preparation the ingredients of which we would not where remind the public that the United patent rights on our hair preparation by a responsible to the government for honour. M. Cure Scalp of all impurities, Restore where the roots are not dead boxes, $2.80express prepaid. The Face firmly unnecessary, and is perfectly harm- Money can be sent by Post Office Money A charge of 10cts. extra is imposed on communications to HAWKINS, RICHMOND, VA. 4601. Strictly Confidential. JOHNSON, Car 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, Spells, Ill Luck, cures tricks and Conjurations, gives Luck that Success in all you undertake. Cures the Tobacco and Liquor 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 ails you, come and see this wonderful man. 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American Government Sends Con- eratalations to Teheran om News of Outrage by Bomb Throwers, Who, From a Housetop, Caused Death to Members of Noval Guard Surround- Ang Rulers Automobile In Streets of Capital—soldiers and Police Search Im Vain For Miscreants, Who Got Away In Confusion Attending the Crime. TEHERAN, Persia, March 4.—A band ‘of assassins here made an attempt on the Iifo of the shah, Mobummed All Mirea. ‘Two bomis were thrown from the roof of a house, and three out- riders and two horses were killed, but the shah escaped injury owing to the extreme precautions taken to guard his Ife. ‘The startled ruler leaped from his carriage and dashed into the house of Dr. Hossein Khan, fearing that other bombs would follow. He remained there quiet while his attendants bur- Fled a detachment of troops to the acens. Soldiers formed a solid line in front ef the house where the shah had taken Fetuge, and soon he reappeared in the street supported on either side by sol- @ters. Surrounded by Baktiaris cay- alry and with a bodyguard of troops fully a thousand strong, the shah re- turned unmolested to the palace. Soldiers aud police searched the house from the roof of which the Bombs were thrown, but the would bo assassins escaped. ‘The shah of Persia has received the eongratulations of the American gov- ernment on his escape from assassina- tion. This message, signed by Secre- tary Root, was received by Minister Jackson at Teheran: “Convey to his excellency the shah, Mobammed Ali Mirza, bearty congrat- ‘lations on his fortunate escape.” ‘The shah was on his way to Fehra- bad, a nearby town, where he intended to spend a few days, when the bombs were hurled at the royal procession, ‘The attempt was made in a narrow Street, and the shah’s escape was due to the fact that he had taken the pre- eaution to send his own motor car on ahead and had ridden in a carriage farther toward the rear of the proces- sion. The motor car the shah usually used is a closed one, and the assassins evidently thought that the sovereign was inside, One of the bombs exploited in the air. The other struck the ground near the automobile in which the shah was supposed to be, and the vehicle was completely wrecked. The chanffeur ‘was not killed, but was seriously in- Jured, and a score of bystanders were More or less hurt. ‘The present shah of Persia, Moham- med Ali Mirza, followed his father to the throne ou Jan. 9, 1907. He was the first monarch of Persia to begin his rule under a constitution. A na- tional council was convoked by him, but it never has fulfilled the hopes and ‘aspirations of the people or brought them the reforms they demanded. ‘The administration of the country bas been in a state of chaos for sev- eral years, and the popular discontent hag been extreme. Public outcry against bis failure to Perform pledges caused outbreaks in many parts of the country last fall, and the shah was obliged to renew his ath before the assembly. Agitators <aprang up in every quarter, and, fear- ing for his life, Mohammed All Mirza spent a fortune in his efforts to recon: eile all factions. Waftamaker’s Son Dead. PARIS, March 3—Thomas B. Wana maker of Philadelphia, son of Jobn Wanamaker, died suddenly at the Ho- tel Liverpool here. Mr. Wanamaker arrived here Thursday from Eaypt, where he bad been traveling with bis mother in search of health, He was forty-elght years old. . Broke Wis Back at Footbat, PHILADELPHIA, March 4.— Wit Mam Altemus, aged’ twenty-one years ied in a hospital here from a broken buck received last Thanksgiving day while playing football, He played « back fleld position and made a flying tackle and in the mixup was rendered unconscious. ‘Two Police Officials Drop Dena. BOSTON, Mare 4.—By a singular coineidence two officers of the Hoston Police department who lived side by Side on the same street in South Bos- ton dropped dead of heart failure, one immediately after returning from bis patrol and the other as he was about to begin his duties Inst night. Ser- gennt Richard J, Nagle, aged Sfty-two, Receipt Free. | Any man who suffers with nervous debility, loss of natural power, weak back, failing memory or deficient manhood, brought on by excesses, dissipation, unnatural drains or the follies of youth, mney ‘care tases a bome with a simple prescription that Governor Refuses Assembly Gam- Biers Letter. ALBANY, N. ¥., March 4. — The hearing on the Agnew-Hart racing bills Teopened here today and appears to attract as much attention as the first one, held two weeks ago. Practically the same track delegation was on hand, possibly even a larger crowd came from New. York in order to bear former Governor Black's argument on behalf of the Pairs assoctation. Saratoga was represented at the hearing by a large delegation of bus!- Ress men who opposed the measures Village President MeNulty and Assis«- ant District Attorney Kilmer made addresses. Governor Hnghes sent a communtea- tion to the axsembly in which he flatly declined to xive out the “gambler let- ter,” as requested by a resolution pass- ed'in the assembly, but at the same tme the governor took the opportunity to express. his confidence in the legis: lature and urges action in the passage of the Hart-Agnew bill, The govern- ‘oF said that he placed no faith in the charges of the corruption fund to de- feat the bills, as suggested In the letter in question. “The bills are not aimed at reeing or at race tracks or at property. ‘They are almed at public gambling, pro- hibited by the constitution, condemned by the moral sense of the people, ir- respective of creed, and conceded to be the prolific source of poverty and crime. I sincerely trust that nothing will divert your attention from this main issue and the logisiatnre, acting In obedience to the constitutional pro- vision, will free ux from a curse of which no Just defense ie possible and thus command the approval and the Confidence of the people of the state.” MURDERED CAMERON COOL. Negro Choked Wenlthy Horseman to Death at West Pittston, Pa. BALTIMORE, March 4. — Thomas Willis, the negro arrested here duriug the night on the clitrge of having mur- dered Cameron Cool. a wealthy borse- man of West Pittston, Pa, ou the night of Dec. 26 last, admafited that he conimitted the ertine. In a signed statement Willis sald that he went to Cont’s apartinent over Ris stable alont 11 o'clock on the night of the munter aud asked Cool for mon- ey. His request wus refused, Coo! saying that he (Willis) dit not need any money. ‘Then, according to Willis’ confession, Cool got up aud pat his kand on the window sill, “I thonght he was searching for his gun or a pistol,” the negro continued, “I grabbed him by the throat, and he fell on the floor, and U picked him np and tad him on the lotuge. I then took his wateh and tnoney and left, 1 did not think { had killed iim when T choked htm." Willis. said nothing about having beaten Cool, He is twenty-elght years of age. NEW YORK, March 4.—Russia was proclaimed a republic last night at the Holland House here. ‘The proclama tion was made and signed by the mem bers of the committee of the Hussian ‘Republican administration and sealed ‘With the official seal of Ivan Norodny, ‘chief executive commissioner, In it ‘the dethronement of the ezar is de ciared. ‘The country under the proc- lamation Is to be known as the United States of Russia. It is to take effect Oct. 30, 1910. ‘Fatt at Boston. BOSTON, March 4.—A great audi- ence assembled at Symphony ball last night and board addresses by Secretary of War Taft, United States Senator Elmer J. Burkett of Nebraska, Gov- ‘ernor Curtis Guild and Lieutenant Gov- ernor Eben S. Draper. All the speak- ers were guests of the Republican ‘club of Massachusetts, which held tts annual banquet in the hall previous to | the speechmaking. | Marrin Must Go to Jail. PHILADELPHIA, March 4—Frank Marrin, alias Judge Franklin Stone, convicted in connection with the Sto. rey Cotton company frauds, was re- fused a new trial by Judge Holland in the United States district court. He Is now under $10,000 bail. sess BOSTON, March 3.—The no license wave struck Massachusetts bard, as, according to indications, nearly 90 per cent of 186 towns in which elections were held have gone dry for the next year. Helmke Named For Guatemala. WASHINGTON, March 3.—William Helmke of Leavenworth, Kan., has een nominated for minister to Guate- mala. Me formerly was secretary of the United States embassy at the City of Mexico. Roxelle Lid om Tiwht. ROSELLE, N. J., March 2~Thls city was shut up tight yesterday under the blue laws of 1874. Ice cream shops and cigar stores were closed and pea- ‘nut venders barred. No Arrests For Boyertown Disaster. READING, Pa. March 2—The dis- trict attorney has refused to prosecute the parties held responsible by the coroner for the Boyertown disaster, ‘when 170 were killed. * THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. |A GRAND SPRING SALE a es a ee Six Choice Lots! ! WOODVILLE "BJ. WHYBREW, P.O. Box, 104. = =———_—Richmon4d, Va. Important Notice! Madame BE. L. Monszaro, the won- derful medicine manufacturer and Tooth Extracter has on sale at her office: Monzaro’s Blood Purifier and Stomach Bitters. Monszaro’s Lintment. Monszaro’s Cough Syrup. Monszaro's Hair Tonle. Monstaro's Skin Food. ‘Monszaro’s Tooth Powders. Monszaro’s Triple Extract of White Rose. A Word to the Mothers—The Mad ame makes a specialty of beautify- ing the children’s teeth: Regulating them and taking out tushes. OFFICE—18 E. Leigh Srreet. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond this 15th Day of February, 1908. Alemeda Fleming, Plainti. vs. _IN CHANCERY. Willis Fleming, Defendant. ‘The object of this sult is to obtain a divorce, a Vinculo Matrimontl by the plaintiff against the defendant. And an affidavit having peen made and filed that due diligence har Been used" by and. on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or corp ration the defendant Wills Fleming is without effect and that she, the said plainti@® does not ‘know his whereabouts: it is ordered that the sald efendant appear here within fifteen days after due publl- cation of this order and do whatever is necessary to protect his interest ‘aveie. A Copy—Teste: P. 2. WINSTON, Clerk. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. a. To Willis Fleming: You'll take notice that T shall on the 9th day of April 1908 at the of- fice of Phil B. Shield, room num- bered 60, Chamber of Commerce Bullding, ‘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 0’ clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the Wepositions of Witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery, depend- ing 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 com- menced 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 untfl the same shall have been con- cluded. gt Respectfully, ALEMEDA FLEMING. By Counsel. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. a. Office: 1211% B. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia. STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF The Nickel Savings Bank, located at Richmond, in the State of Virginia at the close of business February 14, 1908, made to the State Cor- poration Commission. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts.....$ 6148.77 Other real estate ....... 9000.00 Furniture and fixtures... 1700.00 Exchanges for clearing— house ...+ees2-++-+ 369.36 Due from National Banks. 2284.36 Specie, nickels and cents... 620.21 Paper currency ......---" 8120:00 Total........-..--$23232.70 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in.....$ 8800.00 Surplus fund .....-...-. 2640.20 Individual deposits subject to check .......-.. $562.25 Time certificates of deposit 3230.25 Total.........----$23232.70 I, R. F. Tancil, do solemnly swear that the above is a trua statement of the financial condition of the Nick- el Savings Bank, located at Rich- mond in the State of Virginia, at the close-of business on the 14th dey of February, 1908 to the best of my knowledge and belief. R. F. TANCIL, Cashier. 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