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THE RICHMOND PLANET Regular Business Meeting of the First Baptist Church. At the regular business meeting of the First Baptist Church (colored) Harrison Street, held last night in the southside yard of the church with Richard Winfield as moderator and Wm. H. Major acting clerk, the following resolutions among other routine business, were adopted: "Whereas it is common knowledge that Rev. Ell Tartt, whom the deacons selected as a supply to the pulpit of the First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, after Judge Mullen's decision that he is not the pastor of the same was convicted of assault upon one of our honored members in the hustings court, and fined one hundred dollars and costs, and Whereas the church in regular business meeting held on church property, Monday night, February 24, 1908 adopted resolutions urging the deacons to cancel invitation they extended Rev. Tartt as a supply to the pulpit for reasons well known to this community, and Whereas the arrogant refusal of the deacons to execute the judgment of the church in this particular and by using the church for the purpose of raising collections for the payment of counsels' fees in the cause of 'Crowder' Tartt et al.;s." by permitting a moving picture concert in the church in flarrant violation of an accepted rule of the church by refusing the preaching of funerals in the church except Rev. Tartt officials; by closing the church against the regular business meetings; therefore be it. Resolved, First , That Pleasant Webb, Van Ingram, J. York Harris, William Malone, Richard Lee, Cornetius Jackson and Stephen Webster doacons, be and they are hereby removed from the office of deacons. Resolved, Second, That Walter A. Bias John W. Johns, Joseph Burroughs, Chas.-T. Myers and Albert Foster, trustees, be and they are hereby authorized to serve notice, within twenty-four hours, upon Rev. Ell Tartt that his services as a supply to the pulpit are no longer desired, as the peace and well being of church are threatened; that a persistence on his part to serve after such notification the trustees are empowered to institute legal proceedings. Resolved, Three, That the committee on ways and means be and the same is hereby ordered to pay the just claims of Rev. Ell Tartt for services rendered as acting pastor from June 24, 1907, to Oct. 6, 1907. Resolved, Four, That the trustees are empowered to have Rev. Tartt vacate the church parsonage; upon his failure so to do, they are ordered to institute ejectment proceedings against him. Resolved, Five, That Benjamin R. Powell, Robert Myers George W. King, James Thweatt, Thos. J. Gates, Norman Richardson and Edward Jones be and they are hereby appointed to serve as deacons until the next regular business meeting, April 13, 1908. Despite the downpour of rain there were eighty-five determined male members present who participated in the meeting. The meeting adjourned to meet Monday night, April 13, '08 (Petersburg Index-Apeal Mch. 24). . Tartt Fined One Hundred Dollars. The Hustings Court, Judge J. M. Mullen presiding, was engaged yesterday in the trial of Rev. Ell Tarit, colored, charged with assaulting Jas. H. Mason colored, with a pistol on the 2nd of September, 1907. The alleged assault occurred at the law office of T. C. Johnson, colored, on Oak Street. The case has excited much interest in the community and the court-room was crowded with both white and colored spectators. Mr. R. H. Mann, the attorney for the Commonwealth conducted the prosecution and the accused was represented by Hon. Charles T. Lassiter and Mr. Paul Pettitt. The following gentlemen composed the jury Messrs. LeRoy Roper, Harry Beasley, E. L. Runsford, John Moyler, T. Lion E. Adkins, Louis A. Rosenstock and Leon Shortt. The only witnesses examined were James H. Mason, the complainant and T. C. Johnson, at whose office the trouble occurred. The defence did not introduce any witnesses. The examination of the witnesses named was concluded shortly after twelve o'clock, when the instructions given by the court were read to the jury. The argument followed: Mr. Mann prosecuted Tartt vigorously and asked for a verdict of twelve months, and certainly not less than six months in jail with a fine of not less than five dollars. Messrs. Lassiter and Pettitt made an able defence for their client and stated that the reason they had not introduced any witnesses was because the Commonwealth's Attorney in his opening statement to the jury had failed to make out a case against Tartt. After the argument the case was submitted to the jury who retired to their room, and after deliberating for about one hour returned a verdict of guilty and imposed a fine of one hundred dollars on the accused. It is understood that one or two of the jurors were at first in favor of a jail sentence. The next case heard was that of Mamie Watkins, colored, one of the Tartt household, charged with perjury. She was found guilty and her punishment fixed at five minutes in jail with a fine of five dollars. —Mr. Frank Bacchus of Washington, D. C. was in the city this week and called on us. —Mrs. Charlotte P. Gwathmey continues quite sick at her residence, 805 North 31st Street. Dr. W. F. Graham at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Monday, March 10 At 3 P. M., Dr. W. F. Graham will preach a special sermon. Subject, "The Hand Writing on the Wall." At M. Vernon Baptist Church. All friends, the public are invited to be present. REV. M. H. PAYNE. Pastor. Christian Mission, St. Luke Old Hall 11:30 A. M.— "The Weeping Christ." 8:30 P. M.— "Christ the Water of Lake" No mourning; begging for drink. Christ begs man. Mrs. Cuddy Passes Away CUDDY—Mrs. Mary Cuddy, Evangelist, wife of Evangelist W. A. Cuddy who has labored many years for our race throughout the South, died suddenly March 19, 1905, after 8 months hard labor nursing her sick husband. She was well known as Sister Karnick before her marriage to Evangelist Cuddy. Washington, D. C., Atlanta, Ga., Florida and Louisiana Press please cover. Friends desiring to help her sick husband can send ten cents for a copy of his prophetic sermon to Evangelist W. A. Cuddy, 1417 E. Broad Street. Steubenville Notes Miss Sadle Watkins has been sick but is convalescing. Mr. Spencer Banks and family are enjoying good health. Miss Anna Logan is convalescing. Deacon Green of the Baptist Church and family had a great success. Mrs. Mary F. Massie of Goochland Co. Va. is suffering with consumption. County Line Baptist Church is doing a good work. The Agent of Steubenville wants all the colored people to join him in this race paper. To my friends. We cannot be a good united people unless joining hands and hearts. Please mention my race paper to your people. All orders must be through the agent. An Appeal For $100.00 To Aid The Woman's Home and Nursery, This Appeal (The Appeal) To pay those who kindly helped us over the Winter months by crediting the Home Manager. We have made comfortable from 20 to 28 little ones with kind friends adding us. Home expenses monthly, $56.00. We are behind a little. Will you aid this work? No contribution is too small to be helpful. Please don't contribute to any one for the Home office Percy C. Brown, the street solicitor with the box and R. V. Crawford. Manager. We have no other solicitors out. All checks are called in R. V. Crawford. Grand Services and Fine Collection At the Fifth St. Bant, Church. As had been previously announced that Dr. W. F. Graham, ex-pastor of the church would preach and give communion, long before the hour of Church service arrived, streams of people could be seen going to this grand old edifice. His coming was evidenced also by the large attendance of the Sunday School. At 11:15 the Church was crowded. The venerable Doctor took as his subject, "The Speechless Church Member." Ere he was through every person present knew that the Spirit of the Lord was with the old Fifth Street Church and the noble leader. The officers and members of the Church were loud in their praise that he certainly was a man of God. At 3 P. M. communion service was conducted. Dr. Graham was assisted by Revs. C. H. Phillips, M. H. Payne, Edward Thomas, T. H. Briggs T. W. smith and others. It was a rejoicing time in Israel. At $ P. M. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1908 an excellent sermon was preached by Rev. William Thomas of Centralia. The officers of the church had asked that a special collection of $100.00 be raised on this day. Long before communion service had ended this amount was in sight, and it was certainly a happy time at the close of the night service when the clerk arose and announced that $115.10 had been lifted. It seems that the question of pastor certainly is about to be settled. To this end a special call meeting has been announced and all the members of the church are urgently asked to be present Monday night March 11. It is evidenced that the question will be settled and the Church will move on to that bounteous success that awaits her. Sheffield Notes. Mrs. Bettie Alexander has returned from Memphis, Tenn. after a very pleasant stay. Mr. Lewis Burrell, the shoe maker on Furnis Hill is prepared to do your work. Call on him. Presiding Elder A. L. Jackson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Winters last week. Mrs. Agnes Wood has returned from Hot Springs, Ark., much to the delight of her many friends. Mrs. Sallie Hamilton is on the sick list. Mr. Allen Alexander is working at Jasper, Ala. Mr. L. L. Powell has returned and reports the lodges in a prosperous condition. Mr. Willie Cowley, one of the best young men of our city, is a reader of The PLANET. He is also a popular waiter at the Shemold Hotel. Copice of The Planet are on sale at Mr. L. L. Powell's Store. Subscriptions and news can be left there also. Watch and wait for the grand concert. Uniform Rank, No. 18 of this city will turn out Sunday with the K. of P. Lodge of Cave Springs. Mr. L. L. Powell was highly entertained at Decatur, Ala. Friday night, March 20th by the Mosaic Temples. Rochester Lodge, K. of P. will have their annual sermon preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday by Rev. B. Crawford, Pastor of the above named Church. Mr. Tom Pearsall, a well known farmer living near Sheffield, Ala. died in his buggy last Friday, his funeral was largely attended from Mt. Olive Church Saturday, Revs. Warren and King conducted the funeral. Mrs. Laura Dennis, Past Worthy Counsellor of Star of Sheffield Court, No. 304 installed the following officers: Mrs. Emma Lytle, Worthy Inspectrix; Mrs. Laura Dennis, Worthy Inspector; Mrs. Sailie Affleton, W. S. D.; Mrs. Laura Vincent, W. J. D.; Mrs. Easter Affleton, W. O.; Mittle Murphy, W. R. of D.; Mrs. Ida London, W. R. of Accounts; Mrs. Mamie Robertson, W. R. of D.; Mrs. Lula Kirks, Worthy Escort; Mrs. Adline Kirkman, Worthy Conductress, Rutha Booth, W. Asst. Conductress, L. B. Moore, Worthy Herald; Sallie Rann, Worthy Protector. Subscribe for The PLANET and keep posted on the news of our race. General Orders Headquarters of the First Brigade, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. Richmond, Va., Mch. 25, '08. Order No. 10. The First Battalion Brigade Staff and the First Regiment Staff and commanding officer will meet at the Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third Street, Sunday March 29th, 1908 at 1 o'clock clock sharp to escort the subordinate Lodges to the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church where the anniversary exercises of the Order will be held at 1:30 sharp. Officers and Sir Knights are cautioned to be on time. By order of Brigadier General commanding D. A. FERGUSON, Asst. Adjutant General JOHN R. CHILES, Chief of Staff. The Pythian Anniversary. The anniversary exercises of the lodges of this city will be held at the Sixth Mt. Zion Bapt. Church. Rev. R. V. Peyton, pastor tomorrow (Sunday) at 1:30 o'clock. The knights will assemble at the Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third Street and be ready to leave there at 1:15 P. M. The members of the courts will meet at the second Baptist Church to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Exercises will commence at 4 P. M. sharo. 2 Tenor Singers, 1 Alto Singer, 1 First Class Soprano. All must be sober ladies and gentlemen. A knowledge of music preferred. Address. MR. L. H. PHILLIPS, 239 Clinton Avenue, Detroit, Mich. —Mr. William H. Burrell, packer for Cohen and Endel, New York City called on us. —Mr. Linwood Robinson of 117 East 20th Street, Marchester, Va. continues very sick at his home. LOST—Monday, the 11th, a French Poodle pup, four months old. A reward if left at the TUXEDO, 707 E. Broad St. or 205 E. Clay St. W. JAS. BRYAN DEAD Florida Statesman Dies of Typhoid Fever at Washington. WAS IN OFFICE ONLY 73 DAYS Death of Bishop Fowler—Death Sentence For Harry Orchard—American Battleships to Visit Japan—Fatally Injured in Scuffle. United States Senator William James Bryan, of Florida, died at Washington of typhoid fever. It was only seventy-three days since he took Senator Stephen R. Mallory, who died Dec. 22, and thirty-three days of that time was spent in his fight against disease. Several times during Mr. Bryan's illness his friends despaired of his recovery, but as late as Saturday night the report was given out that his condition had taken a turn for the better. His death, therefore, came as a surprise and a distinct shock. In Mr. Bryan the scare loses the seventh member by death since the adjournment of the Fifty-ninth congress on March 4, a year ago. They were the two late senators from Alabama, Mr. Morgan and Mr. Pettus; Mr. Mallory, of Florida; Mr. Latimer, of South Carolina; Mr. Proctor, of Vermont; Mr. Whyte, of Maryland, and Mr. Bryan. Curiously the last two were the oldest and the youngest members of the body. Mr. Whyte was eighty-four years old and Mr. Bryan less than thirty-two. Although Mr. Bryan was in the senate too short a time to impress his individuality on legislation or to take a prominent part in the consideration of matters in committee, it is conceded had he lived he would have become a forceful part of the minority. Mr. Bryan was married to Miss Janet Allan, of Lexington, Va. Death of Bishon Fowler Rev. Dr. Charles H. Fowler, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, and author of the twentieth century $21,000,000 thank offering fund, died at his residence in New York. Bishop Fowler had been critically ill only since last Wednesday. His death was due to heart failure resulting from a complication of diseases. Rev. Charles Henry Fowler, D. D. LL. D., was born in Burford, Canada, Aug. 11, 1837. His family removed to Illinois in 1841, and the next ten years were spent on a farm in what was then a frontier community. In 1851 young Fowler entered the Rock River seminary and in the spring of 1855 entered Genesee Wesleyan seminary at Lima, N. Y. In the fall of the same year he entered Genesee college, from which he was graduated in 1859. He had not then decided to adopt the ministry as a profession, and after his graduation from college went to Chicago, where he began the study of law. But he had not well launched in his law studies before he determined that the ministry was his calling. He was made a bishop in 1884. He received the degree of D. D. from Garrett Biblical institute and the degree of LL. D. from the Wesleyan university. Rate Laws Void In Two States. The United States supreme court handed down two important decisions, one declaring the Minnesota rate law null and void because of the enormous penalties involved, and the other setting aside the North Carolina railroad rate law as unconstitutional. The first decision was a denial of the petition of Attorney General Edward T. Young, of Minnesota, for a writ of habeas corpus in the case in which he is held for contempt of court by the United States circuit court of Minnesota, because he refused to abide by an injunction issued by that court for bidding him from taking any action looking to the enforcement of the maximum railroad rate law. The court at the same time pronounces invalid the Minnesota law regulating both freight and passenger rates. The opinion was announced by Justice Peckham, who held the Minnesota law to be unconstitutional on its face because of the enormous penalties imposed for disobedience to it. WEEK'S NEWS CONDENSED Thursday, March 19 The United Mine Workers of America decided to hold their next national convention in Indianapolis. George R. Richardson, one of the best known lawyers of Mass., committed suicide by shooting at Lowell. Governor Fort sent to the senate the nomination of Earnest Lloyd to be prosecutor of Cape May county. N. J. The home of Henry Ills, a tobacco farmer in Shelby county, Ky., about thirty-five miles from Louisville, was burned by a small party of masked "night riders." Friday. March 20. Mrs. Winnle Mangold was struck by an express train on the Atlantic City railroad at Hammonton, N. J., and instantly killed. Orders for 126 new locomotives and 24,000 tons of steel rails have just been placed by t. New York Central Railroad company. George H. Huess, traveling salesman for the American Car & Foundry company, committed suicide in the Bolton house at Harrisburg, Pa., by shooting. Abraham H. Hummel, the New York lawyer, who was sentenced to serve a year in the penitentiary for conspiracy in connection with the Dodge-Morse divorce case, was released from prison Thursday. Saturday. March 21. A boiler in a sawmill on the Abrams farm at Steubenville, O., exploded, fatally injuring William Obrams, James Oler and Bert Baker. Christopher N. Wilson, a well-to-do retired farmer of Mill Stone, near Somerville, N. J., committed suicide by hanging himself to his bed. John B. Blaylock, a contractor of Lamberts Point, Va., was shot and killed by Henry Hyslop in a quarrel over seventy cents, and Hyslop was arrested. Alonzo F. Shriner, chief deputy surveyor in the St. Louis custom house, was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement and failure to deposit government funds in his custody. Monday. March 23. The government has finally purchased a site for a postoffice at Easton, Pa., at a cost of $44,900. For sending a Black Hand letter to Rocco Frasso, an Italian banker, Fidelle Falsco was given a year in jail at Reading, Pa. The Misses Madge Gannon and Elizabeth Drumborr, of Scranton, Pa., have signed contracts with the government to engagement in hospital work In the Panama canal zone. Over 175,000 signatures have been received to the petition asking President Roosevelt to pardon Captain Van Schalck, who recently began a ten years' term for the Slocum disaster. Tuesday, March 24. Brigadier General Jacob Kline, U. S. A., retired, died at John Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, Md., from kidney disease. Joseph Paolucci, an Italian, was hanged at Washington for the murder of his sweetheart, Elizabeth V. Dodge, in September, 1906. James W. Blessley, who conducted an employment agency at Harrisburg, Pa., and victimized a number of foreigners, was sentenced to six months in jail. An explosion caused by pouring kerosene into the kitchen stove killed Mrs. Florence Bitser and fatally injured her son at Dayton, O. Wednesday, March 25. The Reading railway roadway employee will at once be put on nine hours instead of eight. Dr. Charles A. Baird, a well known dentist, was caught in the elevator in the Wick bank building at Youngstown, O., and crushed to death. Twenty persons were injured, three fatally, in a head on collision between a passenger train on the Queen Crescent railroad and a special freight train, near Lexington, Ky. A bequest of $11,000 under the will of Mrs. Lyman Coleman has just been received by Lafayette college at Easton, Pa., for the purpose of establishing a lectureship in memory of the late Professor Lyman Coleman. Battleship Fleet Will Visit Japan. The American battleship fleet is to visit Japan. The desire of the emperor of the Island Kingdom to play host to the "big sixteen" was laid before Secretary Root by Baron Takahira, the Japanese ambassador. The invitation, which was couched in most cordial terms, was made the subject of extended consideration by President Roosevelt and his entire cabinet. Secretary Root was directed to accept the invitation. The acceptance of the Japanese invitation is regarded in official circles as of considerable importance in the way of a demonstration of the cordiality existing between the American and Japanese governments. The added trip is nearly equal in distance to a voyage from New York to Europe. ARSON PLOT UNEARTHED Burned Hotel to Secure Insurance on Furniture. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., March 24. — The confession of two young men confined in the county prison for complicity in the burning of a hotel at Parsons, near this city, on the night of March 13, has revealed, if true, a sensational arson plot. Joseph Morris, the proprietor of the hotel and his wife are, according to the confession, implicated in the crime. Morris was refused a license two weeks ago, and the men assert that he and his wife and a border formed the plot so that they might secure the insurance on the furniture, the building being owned by Martin Moran, from whom Morris rented. Loses Voice Through Grief Georgetown, Del., March 25—To excessive grief Mrs. Jacob Sharp氧 the loss of her voice while attending a funeral in Philadelphia. She was talking to friends when, without warning her words choked in her throat, and she found herself unable to utter another. Medical attendance was procured, and it was discovered that her paroxysm of emotion had paralyzed her throat nerves. The affliction may be permanent unless rest can cure her Burned to Death In Cell Little Falls, N. Y., March 23—Lighting his pipe in his cell in the village fall. John Doherty, of Middleville, accidentally set fire to the mattress of his bed, and before help could reach him he was burned to death. Doherty frantically tried to escape the flames but the cell door barred the way. Price of Coal Reduced Philadelphia. March 25—The Philadelphia Coal Exchange at a meeting in accordance with its usual spring custom, announced a reduction of fifty cents a ton on the price of coal to be effective on April 1. Blinded By Mine Blast Robert Carter, of Hudson, near Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was perhaps fatally injured in the Pine Ridge colliery. Carter, a timberman, was walking through an abandoned breast, when a shot fired in the gangway went off, the flying coal hitting him in the face and blowing out both eyes. The miner, Michael Danko, states that before firing the shot he sent out the required warning, which Carter did not hear. Amateur Electrician Killed Frank Marks, aged sixteen, whose parents reside near Pittsburgh, and who was on a visit to his aunt, Mrs. James A. Davis, at Altoona, Pa, having some knowledge of electrical appliances, went into the cellar at the Davis home to adjust an electric light socket. While so engaged his aunt turned on the current, and the boy was instantly killed by a 120-volt current. Finds Missing Son With Gypsy Gang Finds Missing Son With Gypsy Gangs Leonard Allen, seventeen years old, a simple-minded boy, who disappeared from Middletown, N. Y., two years ago has been found in a dying condition in a gypsy camp at Fall River, Mass. His mother, Mrs. Mary Allen, will prosecute. The boy wore neither shoes nor stockings when discovered and was taken to a hospital. Two Meet Eiery Death. The bodies of Lydia Carter, of Bordentown, and William Fleck, of Roebling, were found in the ruins of a farmhouse between Florence and Roebling, near Burlington, N. J., which was destroyed by fire Sunday night. The burned building was on what is known as the English farm and had been unoccupied for some time. A farmer who looked into the ruins saw the body of the Carter woman and later the coroner in making an examination found the body of Fleck. The pair were seen together Saturday. Boy's Leg Torn Off By Wagon. Ammon, the seven-year-old son of Harvey Bomberger, of Palmyra, Pa., lost his left leg, which was torn off at the knee in the wheel of a wagon into which he was in the act of climbing. The accident occurred beyond Palmyra, and although the injured lad did not reach the hospital until two hours had elapsed he did not lose consciousness, displaying remarkable fortitude. Amputation of the leg above the knee was necessary and there is hope of his recovery. Dry Victory In Maryland Worcester county, the home of U.S. Senator-elect John Walter Smith, head of the Democratic organization in Maryland, at a special election went "dry" by a vote of 2901 for prohibition and 846 against. Prohibition now prevails in every county on the Eastern Shore and the entire peninsula from the Pennsylvania border to the Virginia border is PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE ANTI-TRUST LAW Mr. Hepburn Introduced Bill in Congress to Amend Act. GIVES RIGHT TO STRIKE United States Supreme Court Hands Down Decision Affecting Enforcement of Rate Laws In Two States. Justice Harlan Dissents. Washington, March 24. — The bill prepared by the National Civic Federation after conferences with the president and representatives of capital and of labor to relieve the stringency of the Sherman anti-trust law, was introduced in the house by Representative Hepburn, of Iowa, chairman of the committee on interstate and foreign commerce. It was referred by Speaker Cannon to that committee for consideration and report. It is understood that President Roosevelt, in a message to congress, will make a recommendation concerning it. One of the most interesting sections of the federation bill is that which seeks to relieve organized labor from the suppressive effects of the recent supreme court decision declaring labor unions to be conspiracies in restraint of trade, and, therefore, unlawful. The bill, broadly speaking, alms to restore to unions their right of peaceable existence, including the right to strike, but leaving them still amenable to the Sherman act in the matter of boycotts, picketing and similar coercive practices. The section is as follows: "Nothing in said act, approved July 2, eighteen hundred and ninety, or in this act is intended, nor shall any provision thereof be enforced, so as to interfere with or to restrict any right of employees to strike for any cause or to combine or to contract with each other or with employers, for the purpose of peaceably obtaining from employers satisfactory terms for their labor or satisfactory conditions of employment, or so as to interfere with or restrict any right of employers for any cause to discharge all or any of their employees, or to combine or to contract with each other or with employees, for the purpose of peaceably obtaining labor or satisfactory terms." The bill has been prepared under the auspices of the National Civic Federation in consultation, on the one hand, with the president and other executive officers on the government, and on the other hand with representatives of the business and railroad interests of the country and of organized labor. The effort has been to prepare a bill which in its general scheme would command the support of the president, and which would deal with all interests affected by the Sherman anti-trust law fairly, and, so far as conditions would permit. PENROSE CRITICALLY ILL Physicians Say Senator's Condition Is Very Serious. Philadelphia, March 25. — United States Senator Penrose, who is ill at his home here, was reported to be in an extremely serious condition. It was stated by his physicians that his temperature was lower, but that otherwise there was no improvement, and his condition was very serious. The erysipelas of the face that caused so much concern to the physicians has been checked from spreading, but it is said that the poison has involved one or two other spots of the face heretofore not affected. There were reports that the poison of the facial erysipelas had spread to the patient's system, but this could not be confirmed. Death Sentence For Orchard. Judge Wood, in the district court at Caldwell, Idaho, sentenced Harry Orchard to death for the murder of former Governor Frank Steenenberg, and recommended that the board of pardons commute his sentence to imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Because he believed that Orchard in his testimony in the trials of William D. Haywood and George A. Pettibone for the murder of Steenenberg told the exact truth, attempting to conceal nothing, Judge Wood recommended the commutation of the death sentence, which was pronounced in accordance with the plea of guilty entered by Orchard. Judge Wood presided at both the Haywood and Pettibone trials. Judge Wood, after reading his ruling, formally sentenced Orchard and fixed May 15 as the date for the execution. A POST MARITAL (5 pum Ag I ROMANCE T° ied BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRAD’ Bn | ALLUS TRATIONS BY S poe Benes” asa] P| Peak eee a Two CHAPTER |. ta Which It Is Shown That Marriage Does Not End All! what wild fury of passion and tem- pest, outward and inward, the young people may have been plunged, their author seems to think that he has quieted the raging seas of adventure with the of] of his pen—or of his typewriter!—when he has led them te the altar. In the minds of the ereators of the children of fancy prac- eally nothing erer happens after the forging of the hymeneal bond. In the world it is usually different. ‘The circumstances preceding the marriage of Ellen Slocum and Bernard Carrington the protagonists of this Weracious chronicle of disturbance, ‘were sufficiently unusual in them- selves to have given rise to a num- Der of interesting and highly exciting ‘episodes, upon which with great reluc- tance I refrain from dilating, for Ellen Slocum belonged to an old and very respectable family domiciled in Phila- @elphia since the days of William Penn, while Bernard Carrington was en English baron of ancient and hon- erable lineage whose seat was a dilap!- dated castle in Dorset. Elen was an orphan, her mother Baving died in giving birth to her. Mer father, deceased shortly before Ber marriage, had been a prosperous merchant and shipowner. Bernard's father, also eliminated from the story, bad been a gambler and a spendthrift ‘who had broken his wife's heart and @issipated his own fortune. Conse- quently, Ellen was blessed with a superfiuity of this world’s goods which more than matched Lord Carrington's Jack of the same. Ellen was a staunch patriot, a rebel and a revolutionist therefore. Lerd Carrington was a Promising leutenant in the English ayy. In some qualities happily he wesembled his mother rather than his father. ‘Without entering into the detatis of thelr previous acquaintance, suffice it say that they had met while Lord Carrington was a prisoner of war at Philadelphia, and married. The Amer- fean Revolution was over at the be- @inning of this romance and the scene fe set at Carrington castle in England. Bilen's money, or a considerable por- tion of it, had been cheerfully used By her to rehabilitate the ancient seat ef the family of which she was now Become the chatelaine. There had been much business to @ttend to in the two years that had elapsed since thelr marriage; leave ef absence had been obtained for Lord ‘Carrington, arrangements for the con- verting of much of Lady Ellen's prop- erty into available securities which ould readily be turned into cash, and @ deal of planning and working with ‘the architects and builders and so on, eo that the marriage had been a hap- By one despite the fact that there had existed, and still existed, an original Gifterence of temperament and en- vironment between the two aa great @s bad been that between their sta- on in life and places of birth. The time had arrived, however, when all the preliminaries having Deen gotten rid of, it was necessary that she should step forth as one of ‘the great ladies of England into which station her money and Carrington’s Position eas!ly inducted her. Her @ualifications for filling that distin @uished role were a strong and vigor ous young body, a proud and high @pirit, a pure and innocent mind, a ovely face, mcnners simple and un: Sophisticated, and an unbounded de wotion to her handsome and distin guished husband. There was in het Dlood some strain of the sea and she had spent half her life on her father's ships. She could handle a small boat, OF even a great ship, as well as a sail of for instance. And Lord Carrington bad amused himself by teaching her how to use pistol and small sword almost as well as he. She had the disabilities of her qual- ities, too. She had never touched a ard; she had never ridden a horse, abe @id not even know the steps of ‘the minuet or any other dance, and un- til her marriage she cared litue about that prime feminine pursuit called “following the fashion.” The two had Been so busy fn their first comrade ship, there had been so much voy. aging between England and America, mecessitated by their plans, that there had been no time for these things as yet. ‘The two lovers had lived for each ether and much alone during the per. fod preceding the opening of this story, but with his castle now com pletely repaired and his fortunes thor ‘oughly rehabilitated, Lord Carrington must needs exploit his good luck b3 showing his beautiful wife with whom ‘he was very much in love and o! whom he was tuordinately proud, ant ‘eke his castle, to some particular anc {atimate friends of both sexes—mer end women of fashion of earller ani fess innocent days. The ntroductio ef several varieties of Adam ana ¢ number of distinct species of Eve i this hitherto serpentless Eden cause: the trouble to begin. The marriag Bad stood the test of isolation, th ‘Greatest test that could be imposed ‘Was it to break down before the lesse trial of association? We shall see. It was an excited and angry Elle who confronted her lord and maste @p her boudoir late one autumn nich she lef down ner Raft abd carefully Temoved those extrancous arrange- ments which had enabled her to raise {t towerlike above her brows, doffed her silks, unclasped her stays and as- sumed a more convenient negligee, in which she was not less charming, 4s preparation for the {mminent fray. It was to be the culmination — the minor culmination that Is, the greater would come later—of a series of an- noying incidents since the opening of the castle to the house party. My lord and my lady both had grievances which each was eager to present for the calm and dispassionate judgment of the other. First {a Lady Ellen's mind was Lady Cecily Carrington, » cousin sev- eral times removed of my lord's. The relationship was not near enough to render my lord immune nor was it re- mote enough to warrant indifference. Indeed, Carrington had had a rather difficult part to play. Ellen bad dis- covered that an ancient love affair had subsisted between her husband and Cecily and she imagined —not without cause — that Cecily, a repre. Sentative product of the vicious soct- ety of her time, wns endeavoring to fan the embers into a flame. Nor could she detect in Lord Carrington’s method of handling the situation any Yery pronounced desire to quench the fire, and his conduct toward his falr and, if reputation did not too greatly delfe her, frail cousin, was not distin- guished by selfrestraint. In Ellen's eyes Carrington manifested a very catholic taste in the eternal feminine, for he gave much unnecessary atten. tion to Hon. Mrs. Monbrant, a wid- ow putatively at least,” for no one knew where Hon. Mr. Mon- brant was. His wife gave out that he was dead, but that testimony (was not of great value At any rate if he lived, he was wise in his Keneration and he kept under cover. In the house party there was an- other eternal—in more senses than one!—feminine”in the person of the ancient and fmperious duchess of Dul- ward. Her great ago preciuded the possibility of jealousy of Carrington in Ellen's mind, but the chatelaine of the castle did not lke the ponderous and viclous dowager any more than the younger pair who were making the running apparently for the affec tions of her husband. ‘There was only one woman in the castle whom Ellen really did like, and that was Mistress Debbie Slocum of Massachusetts. In making up the house party Ellen by a freak of cir TS fon nag x % Vd L, vith heeQ' || © ‘é 102: — i ee ld ei OS BI) oh faa F a a ee i Fre — Ay =a A . AA < pa & ( 5 oe o DR am apo ZUINSe My Lord Was by No Means Cool Him. cumstances had desired to include some one from her own land. As for tune would have It, a ship opportune ly arrived in Portsmouth bearing Mis- tress Deborah Winthrop Slocum as a Passenger, consigned to her kinswom- an and friend, the chatelaine of Car rington. Deborah was the exact an- tithesis of Ellen, a quiet, staid, prim Uttle Puritan, with all the character- istics of the Massachusetts branch of the family, utterly out of place in the society of Lady Cecily and la Mon- brant, but not without a certain very definite charm of her own. Her type did not appeal to Carrington, however, and therefore Ellen loved her. Having surveyed the woman through Ellen's eyes, we may take @ look at the men through those of her hus- band. First in rank there was the duke of Dulward, a hard drinker, s high player and a rich liver; Admiral Benjamin Kephard, a jolly old sailor, and General, Honorable George Athel- ‘strong, an Anglo-Indian soldier on the retired list. The qualities that distin. guished the duke of Dulward were common to Athelstrong, in a less de- ‘gree perhaps owing to their differ ent stations. The party was com pleted by the presence of Sir Charles Seton and earl of Strathgate. Seton, ‘whe was Carrington’s most intimate friend, had enjoyed a weakness for Ellen since he first saw her, but the friendship between Carrington and Rimself had been so true that noth ing had been allowed to disturb it— as yet! Now Seton had succumbed to the charms of Mistress Debbie, and as Mistress Debbie clung to the lee— Af this were not a nautical romance, I would say, sheltered herself beneath the wing—of Lady Ellen, Seton was consequently always about the pair, and with masculine blindness Carring ton jumped at the wild conclusion ‘that there could be no attraction for ‘is friend except what lay In Ellen's harming personality. So much by way of introduction. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. CHAPTER II. PAY scsnyages wg dl Bilen's eyes flashed. “You repetition of the word at this functure serves to emphasize the qual- ity tn me, think you net so?” she re- torted. | “Pray proceed, madam," answered her husband, dodging the question. which indeed was unanswerable from ‘the woman's point of view. “I shall do so. This morning you ‘actually laughed at me.” “Fore God, madam, what would you have had me do? Weep? I con- fess I felt more like it and If laughed, At was but to turn off an awkward sit. uation.” “And you call it an awkward situa- tion that I was thrown from my horse, do you, and plumped into the brook, and covered with mud, and nearly killed? What made you give me such a horse anyway?" “I protest. “Tis the gentlest beast in the stables, and the tamest, I do believe, in ail England,” returned Carrington bitterly. “A girl of ten could have ridden tt” “Yes, I supposo s0," answered his with with equal acerbity, “if the girl of ten had been taught to ride all her Ufe. I told you that I couldn't. I hate the animals, Yet you needs must mount me to have me thrown off to make a spectacle to all your fine friends.” “It you remember,” sald Carrington, “1 advised you to stay at home and you insisted upon going.” “What! And have them say that I was afraid to ride to hounds!” Carrington in the face of this im- passe could only shrug his shoulders, “You're just about as helpful now as you were then. Why dida't you come to my assistance?" “You lacked no help, madam. I ob- served that two of the gentlemen at least were by your side.” “You refer to Lord Strathgate and Sir Charles?” “A good guess, madam, though an easy one, for they are ever by your aide.” “And all you could do was to laugh, to join that painted, powdered _co- quette, your cousin, and that other Dedizined fromp by her side, in jeer ing at your wife. If I had them on the deck of a ship or a tops'l-yardarm, or at a wheel, I'd show them.” “No doubt,” returned Carrington sarcastically, “and perhaps if you put on boring gioves with them, or tried them out with the broad sword, they would be equally at a disadvantage, but one doesn't look for these things im women to-day.” “There was a time,” interrupted El- Jen swiftly, ber lips trembling, and indeed despite these things she was quite woman enough then, but Car rington was so blinded with passion as to be unable to se it. “I have had enough of reminis cence,” he began curtly. “Was it in reminiscence,” cried Ellen sbrilly, “that you had your arm around Lady Cecily in the arbor this afternoon ?* “Did you spy upon me, madam?" “Spy!” exclaimed the woman “Lord Strathgate and I" “Damn him!" burst out Carrington “What was he dotng with you in the arbor?” “He is my friend," returned Ellen “he and Sir Charles” “I would not have thought tt o! Charies,” eried Carrington angrily. “It was they who came to my res cue, It was not they who laughe: when 1 fell.” “I tell you T never felt less Ik laughing in my life to see you madi & fool of and those popinjays rushing to your assistance.” “I have been made a fool of,” sal Ellen steadily. “lam Just beginning to realize it. T was well enoagh whet ‘| you were alone with me and yo Were well enough then, but wher others came—" “By heavens, madam, are you con trasting me with that dandy and rogue | Strathgute?” “He has never spoken to me othe than in terms of the utmost respec and consideration in my lfe,” an | swered Ellen bravely, “and I—” | “He had better/not,” burst out m | tord grimly, | “And I would to God that I coul | say the same of my husband!” ah || continued disdaining his threat, ‘| “If you treated me with any defer ] ence and paid more Leed to my wishe || these difficulties would not arise, | sald Carrington. “If you would b | guided by me—" | “And what, pray, would you bay | me do?" “Dance, gate, act as the rest a fae | trode to hounds this morning. Ho | think you that I would fill the othe -] roles? | “You might at least try, But yo ry} and that canting, little psalm-singin }} Puritan—" | “That wil do, Lord Carrington. Yo | can abuse me, I am your wife; br | you shan't say a word about m -| friend.” | “I will say what I please.” ‘| “Win you leaye my room?” | “Twin not” "| “Then I will 1 swear to you | Nh PRR ag Si hey: RS TE cede cledh ont. physfoally without a struggle which ‘will arouse the castle.” Ellen ran on hotly. “Tam hot made cf the weak stuff of your fine friends, Lady Coelly and Mrs. Monbrant, even tf 1 aid not ride the horse. Now, will you go?” “As you will, madam,” returned Carrington helplessly, “but let me warn you, Pl have no flirting and love- making between you and Strathgate and Seton,” he went on with increased rigor. “By heaven, I'll call them both out, host or no host. They shall play at swords if they interfere with me.” “And 1,” returned Elien, hotly, “if she were not so weak and puny a thing, would éai] out in my turn your cousin and her friend. As it is I shall be under the painful necessity of slapping her face if I catch it near to yours agalm: Now you may go.” Lord Carrington, after a moment's hesitation, seeing the futility of ar. gument of remonstrance under the cir _cumstancesgtnrned and stalked gloom. fly out of the room. Ellen sprang after him, slammed the door, I regret to state, shot the bolts, sank down in her chair, buried her face in her hands, and cried lke any woman for “all her nerves of steel It was not a pretty conversation. If was not a pretty age and men and wom en spoke frankly to each other. I as sure the reader that I have disguises and moderated \t by self-restraint. CHAPTER U1. Pe oe eae ae cere The greater climax came the night after. Lady Ellen had declined to ride that day, She had business at home as the chatelaine. Consequently, no mishap had occurred during the day- light. Lord Strathgate had pleaded in- disposition and had remained at the castle also, indifferent apparently to the black looks of his host as he rode away by the side of Lady Cecily. Mis tress Debbie, who made not the faint- est pretense of being Interested in hounds, and who Indeed cherished a growing sympathy for the fox, had also refused to ride In chase of Master Reynard. Sir Charles Seton had made an tneffeetual effort to do Hkewise, only to be carried off by his host al most by violence and allotted to Mra. Monbrant for the day's sport. Evening found the party assembled in the drawinsroom. Everybody was in a bad humor Strathgate, because he had not been able to get a word alone with his hostess; Carrington because Strathgate had been all day at home while he was abroad; Lady Cecily be- cause she had been unable to chase the frowns from ber host's brow; Mrs. Monbrant, because Sir Charles Seton had shown himself a distraught and indifferent cavalier, and the duke and duchess because while they had plenty to eat and drink, thetr hostess’ scruples had prevented play; General Athelstrong for the same reason, and Admiral Kephard because he saw everybody playing at cross purposes. Debbie was wretched because her Se- ton had be@ appropriated to another. ‘The only serene one apparently was Lady Ellen, When the men joined the women In he drawingroom after the late supper, it was she herself who proposed cards. “But I thovght, my dear child,” be gan Lady Ceelly with covert malice in Voice and manner, “that you did not approve of the—er—wicked Ilttle pasteboards.” “I have been converted by"—Etlen looked around—“by Lord Strathgate’s arguments this afternoon.” Lord Strathgate had not made any arguments that afternoon, but he was too clever not to follow my lady's lead. “You fatter me, dear Lady Carring. ton,” he murmured, with a knowing glance that made Carrington want tc Kill him then and there. “Fore Gad,” said the duke, “I never knew that Strathgate could convert anything.” “There are no limits to his powers of depravity,” said Mrs. Monbrant lightly. “Madam, if I were flattered before T am overwhelmed now,” returned the carl, bowing gravely. “To be so approved by the voice of authority is enough to turn even Lor¢ Strathgate’s head,” commented Ellen quickly. “Ha! hat” cackled General Athel strong, softly, “she had her there.” “Why all this talk that means noth ing," said the duchess; “so long as Lady Carrington permits play, we ar wasting time, Carrington, you hav cards?” | “Plenty,” ejaculated my lord, flerce || ty, turning to a cabinet and bringing out several packs still in their wray .| pore. || “Bead!” chuckled Athelstrong, “yo || Were prepared for your wife's conver || sion, were you?” “Certainly,” returned Carringto | through his teeth. “When Strathgat Spplied himself to the task at whic! _] Thad failed, I knew that he would suc ceed. Having marked the course o || events, I sent to town for the card f and they are here.” “Ellen,” whispered Debbie, “you ar : not going to let them play, are you? “I'm going to play myself,” returne ‘| Ellen recklessly in a loud, clear vote ; “But, my dear Lady Carrington, yo 7 don't know one card fiom another, ‘expostulated the admiral who had ol | served with dismay the course events, “Sir Charles Seton will teach me, returned Eflen, ouickly. “With pleasure, your ladyship,” sal ; Sir Charles, : “But you promised.” said Debora artlessly, tuning to that gallant youn soldier, “to show me that rare old ed _| ton of Rickard Baxter in the brary. “Baxter, the Saint's Rest!" snicl ered Athelstgong. “Good Lord, she got him there” |. “it doesn't make the least bit of af {| ference, Sir Charles,” began Eile 1] commiserating his look of dismay : , | the succrs and laughter of the coz 1} pany. “I know you would help me_ | you could, but Miss Slocum has th t| prior ciaim and\someone else wi *] teach me.” 1} “I will take upon myself that hor : ~ pore Stratheate quickly. ‘ couldn't have a better ae -| “No, you couldn't,” soe duefiess, “but I fear me he will prov >| a coeuly i oka nt, Aoaeee pase FG Aa ie ~ <—Ie—-s Ul KC rR situation. “Immediately, immediately!” began the duke, fingering the pasteboards. “Shall you and I be partners, Car rington?” queried Lady Cecily nweet- dy. “"Tis a most admirable arrange. ment,” said Ellen, “1 agree with you, madam. There you honor me," returned Carrington. “And ‘tis so unfortunate that the partnership shall be of so short dura: tion,” continued my lady. } “One never knows,” laughed Lady Ceelly airily, “how long a game lasts or what the result until it is played to the end.” “Mrs. Monbrant,” tnterrupted Gen- eral Athelstrong, “you have unforte- nately fallen to me.” “Are you a good player, general?” asked the widow brightly. “That's really the important thing in a game for money. You allow us to play for money, Lady Carrington?” “L urge it upon you,” returned Ellen coolly. “Sir Charles, will you take me to the library?’ now interposed the shocked and scandalized little Purl- tan. “You will forgive me, Lady Carring- ton?” said Sir Charles with another vivid blush, turning to his hostess, amid the general mockery. “Iam glad to see you go, Sir Charles,” returned Ellen. “There are other books tn the library of a similar char- acter which you two will enjoy look- ing at, are there not, Carrington?” “I suppose there are, madam, al- though I have never read them.” “It would doubtless improve your morals if you should,” returned Lady Ellen swiftly. “He! he!" exclaimed General Athel- strong, “my lady's in fine wit to- night.” “And by Gad, your manners too,” growled the duke, “but come, let us play.” “Lady Carrington, your instruction awaits you,” said the earl, bowing. “On second thought, Lord. Strath- gate,” returned Ellen, “I don’t believe I feel equal to learning a new game.” “Have your religious scruples. re- turned, Lady Carrington,” exclaimed Lady Cecily, insinuatingly, “or are you afraid of losing money?” “My dear child—-" began Mrs, Mon- brant superciliousty. “I will cut the cards with you, Lady Cecily, or you, Mrs. Monbrant, this instant for a thousand pounds and then we will sce which of us ts afraid,” returned Ellen with wonderful composure. “You are mad,” began Carrington, as the two ladies addreased shrank back in dismay. “Your pardon, my lord, I am ad- dressing your friends, not you. Do either of you ladies take me? No? Is there anyone then who wishes to tempt fortune in this way? You only play for money and not for the game, I understand. Duke, will you cut me for a thousand pounds? No? Will you, duchess, or you, General Athel strong?” “If you make it 50, my dear lady,” degan the general. “Admiral, | know you don't play,” || interrupted Ellen, disdaining the little | Man and his little stake, “so there | only remains—" She looked at the other two men “Iam not yet fool enough to gam ble with my own wife,” said Carring | ton bitterly. | Strathgate stepped gallantly inte 7 the breach. | “Ihave not the honor of being yout |esnana Lady Carrington—unfortu | mately,” " he added under his breath— 7 “and I will cut the cards with you fot ,| aay sum of money—or anything else.” | “Done!” cries the lady, “the highes ,; card takes the thousand pounds. | ; shall have to depend on you gentle men to tell me which Is high, if | ,| have won.” : “You may trust to my honor fot ,j that, madam,” said Strathgate. "| As Ellen spoke, she seated hersel : at a table. The others left their place: >} and crowded around. Here was pla} | such as they had read about but ha ¢} Bot witnessed or partietpated in. “Ellen,” said Carrington, suddenly -] “you shall not do this thing. It f madness.” 1 “Must I remind my husband that play with my own money?” answere: ,| Ellen viciously. A | ‘That remark way received in a dea S| silence, broken presently by a sneer -} ing laugh from Lady Cecily whic! .| ent through Carrington like a knife S| His clenched hand went into his bos om, but by a violeat effort he mas | tered himselt. | _ “1 shall stand by you,” he said to hi ¢} Wife, “with your permission, and se =| fair play.” “By God, sir!” cried Strathgate ¢| springing to his fect, “does tha e| mean—?" 1} “It means nothing but that a hu Band's place ts by his wife's side whe -| she ventures fortune, reputation or- honor,” returned my lord, very hig ° anothe —- Eee Res. pis ie ee ast aise fee nae ie eee ee ‘Yent imminent outbreak, “and Jet's have the game.” — “Madam,” said Strathgate present- 4ng the pack. “will you cut first?” Ellen lifted the top card. | “The four of hearts,” she exclatmed. “Tis a low card, madam,” said SBtrathgate smoothly, “but hearts ts the ladies’ suit.” “And men’s pursuit,” laughed El Jen merrily. “Try your fortune, my “The three of spades,” said Strath- gate, turning a card. “The thousand pounds fs yours and I am the richer in your triumph, madam,” he added, dowing gracefully. “Two thousand pounds against two of yours, for another cut, my lord,” said Ellen. “At your pleasure, madam,” re- turned the earl, who was as reckless ‘and venturesome a gambler as ever ‘entered the game. ga'The nave of hearts,” sald Ellen, turning her card. “The unmannerly ace of clubs takes fn custody your knave,” returned Strathgate after making bis cut. “And how stand we now, my lord?" "I baye won a thdusand pounds to my misfortune,” returned Strath- gate, “Once more, and this time for £3,000." “I cannot disobiige a lady,” returned Strathgate smiling, although his face was growing somewhat pale. Surely this was play such as he had never ventured upon. “Ellen, stop!" cried Carrington, dropping his hand upon her shoul der. “My lord, you hurt my shoulder. Thank you,” she added as he removed his hand The cards were cut again, and once more Strathgate won. Ellen found herself £4,000 in his debt. “My lady,” sald Old Admiral Kep- hard, “you have shown your pluck and courage. God forbid that any here should ever dispute it. Have you not done enough for the honor of America and your house now?” “I like the game,” returned Ellen calmly. "It interests me. Had I known the fascination of it before, I had played long since. Unless my lord Strathgate is weary—" “Madam, I could play with you for ever for any stake,” returned Strath. gate, utterly oblivious of the frightful glance shot at him by Carrington. “"Tis £4,000 then. Would you see tt on the board?” “Your word is suflctent for me,” re plied Strathgate gravely. Again Ellen lost and found herselt in debt £8,000. “Five thousand pounds the stake now,” cried my lady, cutting once more. “Five thousand pounds, madam,’ sald Strathgate, very white and follow. fog suit. And this tlme Ellen won, “How stands the score now?" “You owe me £3,000,” said Strath. gate. “Correct!” cried the old duke. “By Gad, this is interesting!" “Once more and now for £6,000 pounds,” said Ellen, her face flushed with excitement. ‘The room was now as still as death. Save for the deep breathing of the men and the gritting of teeth upon the part of Carrington, there was not @ sound except for the voices of the two players. Ellen's luck was with her and this time she won. “And now,” she sald, “the score ts io my favor.” “Yes, madam, for £3,000." “Do You wish to quit now, my lord?" “Never,” said the earl, “I will play with you to the extent of my fortune.’ “I don't promise to go that far a this round,” answered Ellen. “I'n aew at the game, and I do not wish te play cut my whole fortune at the firs trial.” “As you please, madam. The gam shall stop when you say. What shal the wager be now?” “Seven thousand pounds,” erie Eulen. And this time fortune was agains her, for my lord of Strathgate won. | "Fore God, the score weaves lik | @ seesaw,” cried Gen. Athelstrong || “Now she owes him £4,000.” “Ellen,” said Carrington, desperate ly, “I beg you to stop now.” | “Is Lord Carrington afraid bis wit will lose all her money?” deftly inter |] posed Strathgate, sneering. “Lord Strathgate,” said Elle '| quickly, “confine your attention to me | You play with me, not my husban¢ -| Stand back, Carrington,” she went o | hotly to her husband, choking wit ‘| rage at the double insult in his guest’ | question. “You taunted me as a Pur ‘| tan and a Quaker, and you have al -| jeered and mocked at me, I'll shor ‘| you that I can play and lose or wi with the best of you.” |] Back and forth “he wagers wen with varying fortune between the tw '] until after half an hour's flerce an ; | uninterrupted play Ellen found herse| (fim Strathgate's debt for £20,000, s |] easily is money lost upon the turnin of a card. © Siretagess We 6 ee See Even jealous, maddened Carrington admitted that she was a gallant loser, “Now the rest of you may play as you will,” she said, smiling gayly upon them. “Our little game seems small be- side that,” said the duchess. “You're right,” assented the gen- eral. “I vote we put away the cards and have a dance,” Interrupted Lady Cecily, who felt very much put out at having been so easily driven from the center of the stage by her hostess. “Wait!” satd Carrington, who stood stupefied during the — transaction. “Strathgate and I willplay a game.” “Indeed, I think you have done it all along.” said Admiral Kephard sotto voce. “Whatever game you like, Carring ton,” replied Strathgate. “11 match you for that I. 0. U. of my wife's.” “Good,” sald Strathgate coolly, “what do you offer to set up against tern “Carrington hall. There 1s not a | mortgage upon It, and it bas been put eS, & i im thorough repair. “Tis worth double your stake.” “In thorough repair,” mused Strath- gate looking about, “ay, since your marriage.” “Since my marriage,” returned Car rington, flushing under the insult. “Good, 1 take you,” said Strathgate, “what shall it be?” “Well, cut the cards as before.” “Once or thrice?” “One time. it shall be my last temptation of fortune,” he added recklessly. “Well said.” returned Strathgate, sneeringly, “when it is lost you lese your all.” Ellen stepped forward impulsively an if to interrupt, and then stopped; my lord was speaking “Nay, my lord” said Carrington, bowing, “I shall have one thing left, which ‘poastbiy does not enter inte your calculations.” Ellen stepped expectant. Was he Boing to say “my wife?” No, the words came from him coolly. “My honor!” And disappointed Ellen was glad she had waited, “Much good may it do you, when all ele is lost,” quavered the duchess “Will you cut first?” asked Strath- gate indifferently, extending the deck. “Admiral, will you shuffle the cards?” answered Carrington, taking the pack from the other and handing it to the old sailor. “My boy,” interposed the admiral, “you were a midshipman with me, and I may therefore presume to ad- vise you, ‘Think what you do. Enough has been lost tonight. Don’t stake.” “Would Lord Carrington take. ref- uge in the commands of his superior officer?” again asked Strathgate, an evil smile on his handsome face. “Enough,” bluntly replied the old admiral, “you cannot retire now." “Nor have | the slightest wish to do 80," returned Carrington promptly, “although I thank you for your In- terest. Lord Strathgate—" he prof- fered him the cards—“it ta at the de cision of fortune whether you remain my guest or | am yours.” Strathgate drew a card, looked at it, smiled, and laid it face downward upon the table. An expression of In- tense satisfaction spread over his face. Carrington followed the other's mo- tions, grim and frowning. His face did not change as he drew his card and laid it face downward upon the table, “Uneover your cards, gentlemen,” sald the duke “Wait!” cried Strathgate, “I have another wager to propose. Twenty thousand pounds with any man that I win.” e He looked from one to the other. “What, will no one take me?” Ellen stepped forward. Carrington faced her and struck his hand upon the table. “This passes endurance. By God, you shail not—back!™ Elien had never seen him in such fa passion before. Btrathgate laughed consummately. “Carrington, I have no wish to ruin you this way. 1 giye you the optivun of withdrawing from the wager. Save your castle.” “Tura up your card,” eried Carring- ton, throwing the four of elubs up- ward on the table. Strathgate laughed a wicked laugh without any merriment in it, but a brave one, excellently well done. r “Gentlemen,” he said, “Lord Car | rington is lucky at cards. “I have but } the three of diamonds.” He turned it over. “You win, my friend. Your | wife's I. O. U. is yours and I confess I'm glad of it.” 7 “The dastard,” growled Admiral | Kephard, sotto voce. | “Why did you proffer such | Saat Fou Souls win” med the ‘nosthguns! Ge tena ate. “Lord Carrington yi ag pots loves i THE PLANET SATURDAY.....MARCH 28, 1908 up grim and grave and profering the paper to his wife, "I return you your debt of honor." "By no means, sir," returned Ellen proudly, "it shall be paid to you in the morning." "Better to me than to Lord Strathgate," said Carrington bitterly. "I doubt not," said Ellen scorn fully, "that you will both of you make good usage of your winnings. Shall we dance?" (To Be Continued.) STYLES ARE SIMPLE CHILDREN'S COSTUMES MUST NOT BE ELABORATE. Even the Party Frock Is Made with Quiet Trimmings — Guimpe Dresses Remain as Popular as Ever. Despite the evident cost of the gowns there is to-day, as ever, a certain simplicity noticeable in all children's costumes, and while the small girl may for a party be decked out in lace and ribbons galore, the gown must not be fussily trimmed and should never give the effect of any great elaboration. Hand embroidery may be employed plentifully and rare and expensive lace may be used, but only sparingly, and then of so simple kind and design as valencentes. edging and insertion and baby Irish, or perhaps a narrow cluny. Hand embroidery remains the favorite style of trimming for a child's party frock for an organdle. French moussline and finest lawn—the materials most in favor for the small girl's gown—handwork is especially pretty and appropriate. The waist line, instead of defining the child's hips, as was the case a year or so ago, has returned to its proper position, and a ribbon belt or a wide, bright colored sash makes an attractive finish for a dainty white dancing frock. Gulpem dresses are as popular as ever for all styles of dress, whether in the dark linen frock for the nursery or in the lace-trimmed organdie gown for an afternoon party. Many party frocks are made with small Dutch neck and short sleeves, and this style of dress, with bright ribbon bows on the shoulders and sash to correspond, is apt to prove exceptionally becoming. Children's fashions always follow more or less the fashions of the "grown-up," so there is a suggestion of the wide mandarin sleeves in many of the newest gowns for small children, the white gulpem sleeve filling in under the loose mandarin cape. The small girl's frock, with its very much abbreviated skirt, should be quite as full and bell shaped as ever, and while the flouces and ruffles need not be brought up quite so far on the short length of material given, yet all trimmings must still be put on in such a way as to cause the batiste or organdie to stand out well with a good angle from the belt. Hats for Young Girls. The mushroom hat as first introduced has gone altogether out of favor, although in its most modified form it will last throughout the winter, but the tendency to stiffen and flatten out the brim is rapidly increasing, so that a stiff sailor shape, perhaps bent up slightly on one side or even curved up all around is really the safest style of hat in which to invest. As a somewhat flat effect is now popular, with the hat resting down close against the hair, a bandane can generally be dispensed with, so that the only trimming necessary consists in attaching the stiff bow to the felt or velvet shape. Large lace bows are extremely pretty, and especially for an old black hat is this mode of trimming effective. A net hat bordered with satin or mauve velvet requires no further trimming beyond the large net or lace bow, while for school, as felt or velvet are more in keeping with the costume, the bow may be of ribbon, velvet, silk or net or lace, black, white or the color of the gown and hat. Marabou Feathers Because marabou droops but does not absolutely wither when exposed to dampness, its value as a hat trimming is greatly appreciated, and in many instances it is being substituted for ostrich tips. Or it is used to eke out the more costly plumes so that an elaborate hat of the picture order may be sufficiently fuzzy in appearance. Sometimes the marabou edging is combined with heavy lace bands as a trimming for the lace-crowned hats, thus giving them a more substantial appearance when supplemented by marabou-edged lace boas of the same color. FRILL OF RIBBON ON GOWNS. Touch of Pompadour Used to Break the Monotony. To break the monotony of black lace evening gowns a frill of pompadour ribbon is being used, just under the lace at the front. This is a charming idea and one that will make black gowns appropriate as costumes for young women. One French gown of black chiffon is entirely lined with pompadour silk, with a black background and the roses showing with elusive color through the outer folds of the chiffon, makes the dress beautiful in the extreme. The same idea may be carried out for a young girl in white, using either thin crepe, China silk or chiffon cloth as in outer covering. A wide belt of ribbon to match the lining makes a most girlish dress. No more useful garment could be included in a trousseau for debutante or bride than a princess slip of pompadour silk. It is charming when worn under lingerie gowns in summer or under crepe and chiffon in winter. Pompadour is also beautiful when lining an opera coat or cape. One of the newest evening capes is of pink panne velvet lined with flowered silk and bound all round by a band of velvet embroidered in pink and gold. THE USEFUL SEWING TABLE. Martha Washington Style 1s One of the Prettiest. Sewing tables, which come in every shape and variety, are always useful and pretty pieces of furniture, particularly in a flat or apartment. The Martha Washington sewing table, that happens to be the rage at present, is one of the prettiest in these designs, and is very much copied in the modern furniture, and the antique dealers advertise them extensively, but it is doubtful whether the genuine specimens can be found so readily, and if found and properly authenticated they are generally very expensive. The empire sewing table, which has the square shaft base and the plain legs, and has two drop-leaf sides, is a very god piece of small furniture, as besides the additional room across the top, it has two deep drawers with glass handles. The Chippendale sewing tables, with the fluted legs and the three drawers, one with space for spools and silks, are also much used, and the clawfoot and empire designs are endless in their variety and price. The Toilet Table A weak stomach is often responsible for that "draggy feeling" in the morning. Lassitude is not a normal condition and when it is never absent learn the cause and cure it if possible. Never massage around the eye without using a good skin food, as the skin there is very delicate and is apt to grow inflamed and irritated with pressure of the fingers. Also be careful in using greases, even those that are pure, that they do not get into the eye. Extreme care must be taken in washing the ear, otherwise the sensitive drum may be injured. According to one well-known aurist the best method for the daily cleaning is to put a piece of thin linen or washcloth over the tip of the little finger, never permitting the cloth to go farther than the tip of the finger can reach. Great harm is done to the skin by the use of a powder which contains mineral substance in a large degree. Lead, arsenic, mercury and blmuth are all active poisons and their continued use is most injurious. The presence of sugar of lead in any cosmetic preparation can be detected by testing it with ammonia, which will turn it black. Shaping the Eyebrows Consuelo, duchess of Mariborough, is supposed to have a pair of the most perfect eyebrows In the world, and they are frankly admitted to be not natural, but cultivated. It is not a difficult thing to shape one's own brows, and it would seem as though a habit of this kind should be eagerly acquired by most women. One of the best methods of overcoming bushy eyebrows is to shape them between dampened thumb and forefinger after bathing the face or at any time when it is convenient. In this way wonderful results may be obtained. A. Clever Idea A clever way in which one girl announced her wedding was found on the tally cards of an informal evening entertainment. The cards were oblong the upper end embellished with a picture of a winsome girl. The score card was removed and replaced with a tiny card announcing the wedding day. The two cards were joined with white satin ribbon and a bunch of violets was attached to each card. Home-Made Buckles A beautiful buckle of any desired shape may be made by plaiting three strands of the narrowest gold braid together and wiring on the back. Nothing can be nicer as a finish for an empire belt, for the ready-made buckles of metal not only tear the lace in the gown, but scratch all the furniture in the house. Small Men Best Firemen. The board of safety in this city has declared that small men make the best firemen, and accordingly has revised the rules of qualification and made the minimum height five feet six inches, being a reduction of two inches. The prospective firemen must also weigh at least 125 pounds. —Findlay Letter to Columbus Dispatch. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A PRACTICAL ROTATION. "I suppose you follow a system of rotation in your agricultural operations," casually observed the high-browed graduate of the modern agricultural college. "Follow what kind of a system?" inquired honest, hard-handed Uncle Ezra. "A scheme of rotation. That is, take that large field there; you put that to one purpose one year, another purpose the next year, and still different the third year, and so on." "Oh, yes. I see your meanin'. Well, sir, last year we used the proceeds of that field to give Elizabeth her musical education; this year the proceeds went to pay boot in a hoss trade that I had the honor of engineerin', and next year I intend that field shall give me a trip down to the city and build a new concrete smokehouse. After that I'm countin' on lettin' the youngest boy, Henry Absalom, farm the field on shares to kinder get his hand into the work."—Puck. A HOPELESS CASE. Mabel—After years of effort, I have succeeded in learning how to pronounce "Goethe." Tom—Well, are you satisfied now? Mabel—No; every time I say it somebody corrects me. A Compromise. A graduate in medicine Might prove a failure utter As captain on the fighting line, But surely he would make a fine Commander of a cutter. A Difference. An enterprising gentleman of the breezy west, who superintends the railroad eating house in his town, has recently hung out a sign that furnishes considerable amusement to those who pass by. It reads: Ples like mother used to make. . . 5c Ples like mother used to try to Benedick—I don't think that duffer, King Solomon, could have been very wise. Henpeck—Why not? Benedick—He married a thousand wives. Henpeck—That showed his wisdom —he knew they'd keep each other busy. Careful of Her Feelings "See here," said the lady, "you told me that work would only cost me 13 shillings, and here you've sent me a bill for 14 shillings." "Yes'm," replied the carpenter; "you see, when I came to think the thing over afterwards I was afraid maybe you'd be superstitious about that 13." His Idea. Mrs. Crimsonbeak—It is said that a directory published in Metz, Germany, indicates every married man by inserting a star before his name. Mr. Crimsonbeak—Well, if it is intended as a warning, I think a dagger would be more appropriate.—Yonkers Statesman. Putting It Off. He—And are you willing to elope with me? She—Yes, dear; but it must be an up-to-date elopement. "What do you mean?" "We must wait until you can afford to own your own automobile!" "Yonkers Statesman." Not Complete: Bacon—This paper says the dragon fly moves through the air either backward or forward. Egbert—Of coure, we know it must move one way or the other; but why doesn't it tell us just which way it does move?—Yonkers Statesman. One of Its Virtues Footlight—Do you think that music is of any practical benefit? Hamlet—Judging from eminent musicians it keeps the hair from falling out! On Wash Day. When the odor of wash day comes in at the door, the odor of sanctity that should pervade the home files out of the window.—Detroit Free Press. No Hesitation. There's one thing about the leap year maid. If she makes up her mind to propose to a man, she'll do it without stammering—Detroit Free Press. The New Dance No doubt the dancing masters use the "hay foot, straw foot," method of teaching the new barn dance—Detroit Free Press. He Ate the Crust Little Dickle, aged six, and the son of wealthy parents, came home one day and said: "Mamma, will it make me sick to eat pie crust? Teacher said it would; she has pie every day for lunch and scrapes out the pie and throws the crust in the wastebasket, and I have been eating it every day, and I ain't sick."—Illustrated Magazine. Interesting Captivating Exciting scapade In this story Dr. B. readers an American girl period who has become naval officer. The man til the wife is introduced, which she does not fit, a separation follows her life. Lord finds he must "a time to win back the affair. In the story is an maiden to whom love is time, and who follows the and countrywoman wishes. No story by Dr. B. complete did the ocean this one his heroine is a can sailor and merchant the water fearlessly whi from her marriage bond. You will be interested in the way in which part in again bringing a couple. There is a subtle pathos woven together a story, in the whole of w dull line. We will pres with the appeal to each and ever In this story Dr. Brady introduces to his readers an American girl of the revolutionary and who has become the wife of an English legal officer. The marriage is a happy one unite wife is introduced to English society into which she does not fit, and a serious quarrel and irritation follows her first house-party, and My friend finds he must "a courting go" a second to win back the affections of his wife. In the story is another demure American lad to whom love is appealing for the first time, and who follows the fortunes of her friend countrywoman very much against heroes. No story by Dr. Brady would be considered complete did the ocean not enter into it, and in one his heroine is a daughter of an Ameri-sailor and merchantman, and she takes to water fearlessly when attempting to escape her marriage bonds. You will be interested in the clever tale, in the way in which King George takes a win again bringing together the estranged noble. There is a subtle humor and appealing woven together in the rapid action of the day, in the whole of which there is not a single line. We will present it to our readers with the conviction that it will appeal to each and every one of them. In this story Dr. Brady introduces to his readers an American girl of the revolutionary period who has become the wife of an English naval officer. The marriage is a happy one until the wife is introduced to English society into which she does not fit, and a serious quarrel and separation follows her first house-party, and My Lord finds he must "a courting go" a second time to win back the affections of his wife. In the story is another demure American maiden to whom love is appealing for the first time, and who follows the fortunes of her friend and countrywoman very much against her wishes. No story by Dr. Brady would be considered complete did the ocean not enter into it, and in this one his heroine is a daughter of an American sailor and merchantman, and she takes to the water fearlessly when attempting to escape from her marriage bonds. You will be interested in the clever tale, and in the way in which King George takes a part in again bringing together the estranged couple. There is a subtle humor and appealing pathos woven together in the rapid action of the story, in the whole of which there is not a single dull line. We will present it to our readers with the conviction that it will appeal to each and every one of them. Dear little boy, As you ride my knee, Bouncing and jouncing So merrily; With your eyes afire As your face aglew, Little of envy does Your heart know. You have no wish For another's gold; You have all the joy That your heart can hold. You don't envy Your neighbor's coat, Or wish to ride In your neighbor's boat. Dear little tad, You amile to night; You laugh in glee, And your heart is light. And you ride away On your daddy's knee, As happy as you can be. You envy no man His golden pile; Your face is lit With a brighter smile; You envy no man His loch and four; You leave the knee Of your daddy more. Te-night, my boy, As the world you see, You know no one You'd rather be; You're just content To be sweep On your daddy's knee, At the close of day. -Detroit Free Press. A Miss Homelee—You say a man tried to speak to you in that quiet road? I'll have to have some one with me next time I go that way, I wouldn't dare go alone, now! Foxy. A fex who was awfully y's Saw a dog et remarkable it's. He ran a full mile, Then said with a smile, "That canne needs spees for his it's." Judge. A Dead One. Stranger—Is this Mr. Brown's house? Kid—Yep. Stranger—Are you his son? Kid—Uh-huh. Stranger — Well, where's your --- CONTENT. A Post-Marital Romance father? Kid—Went down to th' cemetery 'bout an hour ago. Stranger—When do you expect him back? Kid—Don't hardly expect him back at all. He's went to stay.—Cleveland Leader. His Assistance. Prisoner—Mandy, Ah doan understan' how you got de nerve ter stan' thar an' tell de jedge that I didn't support yo'. Mandy—Goge in what pertickular did yo' ever suppot me? Tell me dat? Prisoner—Well, Mandy, didn't I allus go an' get de washin' fo' yo' ter do, an' didn't I allus deliver it ter de white folks after you got it done?—Detroit Free Press. An Important Item. "This scheme of life," said a young lady to a well-known doctor of philosophy, "seems hardly worth while. On the whole, I have come to the conclusion that the game is not worth the candle." "That depends—that depends!" and the gray-haired sage shook his head. "Upon what?" "That depends upon what you want to do by candle-light."—Judge. Quite Different "What's your husband doing now?" asked the neighbor. "Oh; he's sitting around telling what is going to happen next election," answered the busy woman. "Then he's a prophet?" "No, he isn't. So far as this family is concerned he is a dead loss."—Washington Star. An Advertisement Lost, a woman's pocketbook, black leather with initial Z; finder may keep silk samples, recipe for English plum pudding, chamois rag, hair pins, newspaper clippings, headache powders, and chewing gum; please return purse and house key to owners—Detroit Free Press. One Exception: "Common politeness should teach men to give up their seats to a lady at all times." "Oh, I don't know. How about the man who paid $60,000 for his seat on the New York stock exchange? I guess he wouldn't give it up to a lady in a hurry."—Detroit Free Press. Unreal. "Scribner's latest heroine is not true to life." "I thought she was wonderfully well drawn. What's the matter?" "In one part of the story he makes his heroine say: 'I am at a loss for a word.'"—Detroit Free Press. About Money. 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"Who lives in yonder mansion with the tall, white columns?" "That is the home of Trashleigh. You have heard of Trashleigh, of course." "He is a book publisher. He puts out all these books that have pictures of pretty girls on the covers—the kind, you know, that deal with New York society or are about princesses who withope young American diplomats. They say he has cleaned up something like $1,000,000 during the last five years." "Well, he certainly has a fine place. A prince might well be proud of it. What a pity it is that somebody doesn't buy the poor little shanty next to it and put up a fine residence there." "Yes. It would be a big improvement if that were done. That is the home of another publisher, Horatius Preston." "Preston? I never heard of him." "No; he doesn't amount to much. He makes a specialty of literature, and it isn't likely that he could afford to live in that poor little shack even if two of his daughters didn't help out by teaching school."—Chicago Record-Herald. This is not the hoary-bearded tale of the raw recruit who halted the officer of the day in the middle of the stream and forced him to dismount and wade through the water to be recognized, although there be a similar- --- REFRIGERATORS MATTINGS OIL-CLOTHS CARPETS BLACKWELL & BRO. An Excellent Course. THREE 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free from any invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. NANBOOK sent free. Oldest agency for securing patients. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive confidential approval upon request. ```markdown ``` ity of settings. A cavalry "rookie," on his first night's tour, was approached by the officer and, after demanding his special and general orders, and asking a number of more or less reasonable questions, wound up by requesting the guard's method of procedure if he were to see a steamboat coming toward him across the parade ground. To which the rookie respectfully replied: "Td quit drinking, sir."—Judge. And Returned Next Day And the piggy that went to market Cried "Crooks! Sure-thing gamblers! Pirates! Confidence men! Rich malefactors! Pickpockets! Stockwaterers! Undesirable Citizens! Market-riggers! Trust-jugglers! Thieves!" all the way home.-Puck. A. Deserved Rebuke Mrs. de Close—Willie, what have you been doing? Willie—I bin skatin'. Mrs. de Close—Nonsense! You haven't been out of the house. Willie—Well, I bin skatin' on make-belle ice with the skates you promised me last birthday—Judge. The Explanation. "I wonder why the snakes a man sees when he's been drinking multiply so fast?" "I suppose because the kind of snakes he sees are adders."—Baltimore American. FOUR THE PLANET Published every Saturday by JOHN MITCHELL, JR., at 311 N. Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., - EDITOR. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS can be obtained at any office of the American Express Co., the United States Express Co. and the Wells Fargo Company. You can also obtain a freeible for money sent by any of these companies. The Express Money Order is a safe and convenient way for forwarding money. The Money Order Post Office or an Express Office is not within your reach, your Postmaster will Register the Letter you wish to send us on payment of ten dollars. The Letter you lost or stolen, it can be traced. You can send money in this manner at our risk. We cannot be responsible for money sent in letter from another office. The ways mentioned above. If you send your money in any other way, you must do it at your own risk. RENEWALS, ETC.-If you do not send THE PLANET continued for another year after your subscription has run out, you then notify us by Postal Card to discontinue it. The courts have not ordered their newspapers who cannot order their paper discontinuation. The ration of time for which it has been paid are liable for the payment of the subscription date when they order the paper discontinued. COMMUNICATIONS—When writing to us to renew your subscription or to discontinue your paper, you should give your name and address otherwise we cannot find your name on our books. CHANGE OF ADDRESS—In order to change the address of a subscriber, we must be sent the former as well as the present address. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va. as second class matter. SATURDAY.....MARCH 28, 1908. THE CASE OF MR. GORDON. That eminent jurist, Judge S. B. Witt peremptorily settled the case of Mr. James R. Gordon (white) of this city, who was fined ten dollars in the Police Court last year for failing to move from one seat to another on a street car, when ordered so to do by a conductor. Mr. Gordon, who at that time was President of the Chamber of Commerce took an appeal to the Hustings Court, being represented by two able lawyers. The point raised was that the conductor had failed to state why he wanted him to move, that such a change of seat was not a necessity as contemplated by the law and that the seats on the street-car should have been labelled or marked whether for white or colored passengers and for this reason Mr. Gordon was right in refusing to obey the conductor. So important were the questions raised that Judge Witt took the case from the jury and continued it until last week, when he rendered a decision discharging the prisoner. He gave neither a verbal nor a written opinion, but it was evident that he agreed with the attorneys for Mr. Gordon. Much uneasiness existed among some white people for fear that the citizens of color would attempt to take advantage of the same technicalities, but there was no reason to expect this. The law has been such a success in making white folks "cuss" the street-cars in general and each other in particular that the average colored man does not feel like adding to the burdens of the corporation either by having it carry him, except when he cannot avoid it, or by fussing. Mr. Gordon has had a hard time of it and his contentions caused the company to stop white folks from smoking on the rear seats where colored folks have been forced to ride heretofore and in this respect has proven to be to them more of a blessing than a curse. Moreover, they have the satisfaction of knowing that when they are ready to spend as much money to get out of a scrape as Mr. Gordon has spent, the same loop-hole in the law will be there for them as was found for him. So they are happy. This is not the first time that a trap set for Negroes has caught white folks and it will not be the last time. Selah. BROWNSVILLE IN THE SENATE. "Yet truth will sometimes lend her noblest fires, And decorate the verse herself in-spires: This fact, in Virtue's name, let Crabbe attest: Though Nature's sternest painter, yet the best."—Byron. We are of the opinion that if the administration at Washington expects to counteract the blighting effect of its action in the dismissing from the army without honor Companies B C and D of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, so far as it relates to the Negroes in all of the States in this country, it would be well to "get busy" and pass the bill for relief as soon as possible. It would be well to state though that the measure introduced by Senator Warner of Missouri is worse and useless so far as it affects the colored vote in the doubtful States, where men will carefully scan all such measures and will have explained to them the blighting effect of this kind of legislation. Here is the report as published in the newspapers of the country: Washington, March 19.—With the approval and at the instigation of President Roosevelt, Senator Warner of Missouri introduced to-day the bill intended to permit the re-enlistment in the army of former members of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, who were discharged without honor by the President on the ground that they participated in or were engaged in "a conspiracy of silence" with reference to the shooting affray at Brownsville, Texas, in August, 1906. The bill authorizes the President to permit the re-enlistment of such of the Negro soldiers as can establish to the President's satisfaction that they were not engaged in and had no guilty knowledge of the affray. One year from the date of the approval of the act is given the soldiers to establish their innocence. Men permitted to re-enlist will get pay and allowances from the time of their discharge "without honor" in November, 1906. Senator Foraker had introduced a bill previously to provide for the restoration of the discharged men to the army. It differs from the Administration bill in permitting the Negro soldiers to re-enlist upon making oath that they were not involved in the affray. The point we desire to make is that President Roosevelt and that element of the Republican Party leaders supporting him have reversed the rules of criminal jurisprudence so far as they concern the soldiers of this Black Battalion by requiring them to prove their innocence. Let us see. A white man is charged with stealing a thousand dollars, which theft constitutes a felony. He is arraigned in a court of law, either in the United States, Great Britain, Germany or France. The judge's in structions throw the burden of proof upon the commonwealth. In other words this alleged thief can fold his arms and say to the lawyers for the prosecution, "I refuse to say a word. You prove my guilt." If the commonwealth or lawyers for the prosecution are unable to produce evidence to prove that the accused man did steal the thousand dollars, the court will instruct the jury to acquit the prisoner. This is the rule of law in all limited monarchies and republics. Its sufficient evidence to convict is always the basis of the grounds for an application for a new trial. When you deny to any man or set of men white or colored, Gentile or Jew, this inherent right vested in the constitutional provisions of every State in this Union, you deal him a staggering blow, which blow is morally speaking as criminal as the wound of an assassin. This is strong language but we mean no disrespect to the distinguished statesman, whose public actions are now under discussion. It is the law in Texas as much so as it is the law in Virginia, and it is the law in Virginia as much so as it is the law in the District of Columbia. The report of the Committee on Military Affairs to the United States Senate is unanimous in one respect and that is that after four months of investigation, it has been impossible to determine the persons who shot up Brownsville, Texas August 13, 1996. There are only one set of men in this country, who seem to know who shot it up and they are the President of the United States, the Secretary of War and the War Department. These gentlemen did not content themselves with punishing the Black Battalion by dismissing it from service, but went so far as to visit individual punishment upon 167 men by dismissing them without honor and by marring their military records. One of them Sergeant Mingo Sanders of South Carolina, who had seen twenty-eight years of service and whose valor upon the battlefield had been sung in song and story, was among the number who were so scandalously treated. How then under our code of laws could President Roosevelt and Secretary of War William H. Taft extend to the individual members of the Black Battalion infamous punishment in violation of our Constitutions and our law? In no country upon the globe, outside of an absolute monarchy, where the will of one man is law would such a course of action be permitted. Yet this is what Senator Warner of Missouri at the instigation and with the approval of the President of the United States offered in the Senate of the United States. Secretary Taft is a jurist. He is well informed on those points of law which form the basis of well nigh every limited monarchy and Republic in the world. He knows the laws as handed down and pronulgated by Blackstone and he knows that such a proposition is foreign and antagonistic to every one of them. There should be no surprise then when he THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA refused to answer the question propounded to him by Bishop Alexander Walters, pleading that it was "not according to the rules of the game." It may be that some of our people have failed to realize the vital importance of this question at issue. Let us draw another illustration. A colored man of family is charged with burning a white man's house. He is merely suspected on account of some previous disagreements between them. He declares that he is innocent, that he was at his own home when the alleged crime was committed and that he can establish that fact by the testimony of his wife and children. His captors refuse to credit such testimony and take him out to the limb of a tree where a rope is soon in position and the noose is adjusted about his neck. He is told to prove his innocence, although they have no evidence to establish his guilt. This mode of procedure is called lynch-law, because it is directly contrary to statute law as in force in civilized countries. Let us pursue the illustration further. The town of Brownsville was said to have been "shot-up" and the commandant of Fort Brown stated that it was the opinion that the fort was being attacked by Texas citizens. It has been impossible to ascertain the individual persons whether citizens or soldiers, who did the shooting. The Senate Committee unanimously agree upon this point. President Roosevelt, though has already punished 167 individuals, soldiers, citizens or whatever you choose to call them and they are as yet under punishment. They have been illegally "executed," although the life is not out of their bodies. They are "killed" so far as their official lives are concerned, because they did not prove their innocence to his satisfaction. He now comes forward with the same proposition that they be required to prove their innocence as individuals, although he has been unable to prove their guilt as individuals. To our mind, this is a predicament the like of which has never been seen in this country. White men would not submit to it for a minute and we see no reason why colored men should tolerate it for that length of time. This is no time to plead for mercy. It is time though to demand rights. We should find out whether we are living in the realm of a Czar, or the domain of a President. Our hope is with the doubtful States, provided the next Republican Convention accept this dictum of the distinguished occupant of the White House. With us, it is not a political question, it is an issue of human rights. We want no more than the law allows and we should accept no less. Colored men who have read history and studied law are not yet ready to accept such an innovation in the way that it is presented. The great State of Texas released the colored members of the battalion because it did not have sufficient evidence to convict them. It did not demand that the twelve men or there abouts arrested should prove their innocence, but found that the citizens of Brownsville were unable to prove their guilt. It has often been said that Hell and Texas are synonymous, but in this case, the Lone Star State dealt out more justice to the Negroes than did the great occupant of the White House, for he punished one hundred and sixty-seven individuals for the offenses alleged to have been committed by not more than twelve of them. It is no wonder then that the cry, "Remember Brownsville" will echo and re-echo from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Canada to the Gulf. Along side of it, all other issues will be forgotten. The Negroes are determined to support the Devil himself in preference to his chief lieutenant. During a residence in this State for a life-time, we have never known a Democratic Executive in this State to require a Negro to prove his innocence in a court of law, but every Supreme Court decision here has been that the commonwealth shall prove his guilt. So true is it that in the case of the alleged Accomac County rioters, new trials were granted to J. D. Uzzie, S. L. Burton and Sylvanus Conquest on the primary grounds that the State had not established their guilt and that the unrest in the community made it impossible for them to secure a fair and impartial trial as contemplated by our laws. For this reason the case was removed to Norfolk city. But in Washington, where race prejudice is not supposed to be rampant, the leading President in all this world reverses the criminal procedure in the cases of 167 Negroes and boldly declares that they must even now be required to prove their innocence to his satisfaction before he will permit them to re-enlist in the army and the navy of the United States. It is said that sometimes a half-loaf is better than no loaf at all, but to thinking, patriotic men, it is a question of full rights and recognition or no rights at all. Manhood courage is what is wanted in the Negroes of this country to-day and they should stand up and say to the Republican Party of the Nation that it must do its whole duty or face dis- ter at the polls. This is no time for dilly dalyling. It is time that we assert our manhood and if the result of our action be disastrous, let us take the consequences We are certain of one thing,—we will have won the respect of even our enemies and this ds worth something at this stage of our progress in our march upward. Senator Warner's bill is as ridiculous as it is absurd. In the words of a white man, "You prove their guilt, and falling so to do you are bound to let the prisoners go free." SECRETARY TAFT AND THE NE GRO "Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in the dust." —J. Shirley. We have read with no little interest the rather remarkable address of Hon. William H. Taft, Secretary of War at the Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, New York, Monday night, March 16, 1908. We felt at one time that we had said enough concerning the position of this distinguished member of President Roosevelt's cabinet. But after mature consideration, we felt that it was due to our readers to comment upon some of the things that he was kind enough to say. That he is endearing to correct the unfavorable opinion of him entertained by a large majority of our people in this country goes without saying. That he has the cordial, if not enthusiastic support of that distinguished educator and economist is also a self-evident proposition if we read the signs of the times aright. The report as published in the New York Sun is now before us. He is quoted as follows: "The point which Mr. Taft seemed to desire to make was that while it doubtless was true that the educational and property qualifications were intended to be enforced only against the Negroes and not against the whites yet no one under the Constitution could object to such qualifications where there was a large illiterate population. What the Negroes had a right to object to, he said, was the partial enforcement of such a law as to the ignorant Negroes and not as to ignorant white persons. Mr. Taft declared that all the signs in the South pointed to an amelioration of the conditions that had brought this about and to a more impartial enforcement of these laws because political and economic wisdom demanded it. "Let the Negro make himself indispensable to the business prosperity of the South and his political influence will take care of itself." Secretary Taft is correct in his position. We pause to paraphrase his remarks: "Let the Negro make himself indispensable to the political success of the Republican Party in the doubtful States and his political influence in the Brownsville matter in the United States Senate will take care if itself." But to the discussion. Secretary Taft said further: "As far back as I can remember, which carries me into the middle of the civil war, my ideal of patriotic feeling—derived from the political attitude of my father and mother and I understand it—was closely associated with the hatred of slavery and sympathy with the Negro race. Subsequently under Republican tutelage that sympathy diffused itself into strong political bias in favor of the maintenance of the political rights of the Negro in the South, intensified perhaps rather by a desire for Republican victory than for specific benefit to the Negro race." The above is a frank admission. He states plainly that his desire was for Republican success rather than the supremacy of great principles and the according to a down-trodden people all of their rights under the law. While this admission could be used in a political contest to his detriment, we are disposed to regard it in his favor, showing a disposition to deal fairly and squarely with a people that his recent official action has so deeply wounded and injured in the eyes of a civilized world. For the first time we have an insight into why the distinguished statesman has departed from the instructions of his parents and reached the plane of reasoning where he regards the Negro as an alien along side of the Philippines. He said: "It fell to my lot thereafter to exercise judicial jurisdiction in two States of the South and to come more or less intimately face to face with the social and political problems then presented and to learn more and to understand better than ever I did before the real attitude of both sides upon the race issue in the Southern States. This quickened my interest in the whole question and gave me new light upon it." It is the "new light" upon the race question that has produced the change of heart in the distinguished Secretary of War. It is the "new light" as flashed by the brilliant Thomas Nelson Page and the Hon. William H. Taft that has caused Theodore Roosevelt to be one man as Governor of New York on the Negro question and another man as President of the United States upon the same question. It is this "new light" that is causing the promuples tion of the "illy white" doctrine in the Southern States and denying recognition and representation to colored men, who own property and who are graduates from Harvard University, Yale College, Howard University, Lincoln University, Chicago University. The. Va. Union University, the Richmond Normal School and the college at Ann Arbor, Michigan and the hundreds of other institutions that are raising the citizen in black from the plane of serfdom to the table land of individual independence. Secretary Taft has lived in Southern States and around the festal board of Southern aristocracy has drunk deeply of the racial virus that has since poisoned his whole system and caused him to disregard the doctrine of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. So be it. He is quoted further: "I come now to the political phase of the Negro problem and the effect of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution. The immediate effect of the Fifteenth Amendment, with the exclusion from the franchise of those who had been engaged in the Confederacy, was to throw large political power into the hands of an electorate that had not the education properly to conduct a Government. And this led to the abuses which have been held up to execution by the lurid pictures of reconstruction days. How far those pictures have been colored beyond the truth by partisan and race prejudice it is not necessary for us to discuss, because one of the things which every lover of his country ought to refrain from doing is to say the things which are likely to stir up again the dying embers of race and sectional hatred. It is unnecessary to do so. Even the truth under such circumstances is an offense." Secretary Taft is unfortunate in his utterances. He should know that Yankee carpet-baggers controlled and not the Negro, who was but "clay in the hands of the potter." The picture has been admittedly overdrawn, but he knows as every fair-minded man will concede that the Southerners were paying the penalty and this retribution was the logical result of their actions. They had sold Negroes from their children, husbands from their wives and wives from their husbands. The thump of the bull whip and the streams of blood from bleeding buttocks had been a crying shame to heaven for a century and yet they howled about ten years of punishment. Secretary Taft descended from a high level when he declared that in an argument of this kind, "truth is an offense." We do not know, but it seems to us that the deterioration of some of our American statesmanship is at hand and many disappointments are in store for us in high places. It may account too for the representative of the great Republican Party, a party that championed human rights should come before the country with a bill championed by Senator Warner of Missouri and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts enunciating the doctrine that a Negro in this country charged with crime must be made to prove his innocence in contravention to the declaration for more than five centuries that white men charged with similar offences cannot be convicted or punished until the prosecution has proved their guilt. It may be that this truth is an offence, and even if it is we are sorry, but we are no less determined to state it. He continued: "It is enough to say that following reconstruction days the votes of the Negroes which, under State and national laws they were entitled to cast were by fraud and violence made to count for nothing, and since 1880 the Fifteenth Amendment in a number of the Southern States has been treated largely as a dead letter. Of recent years, however, the leaders of the South have felt deeply the demoralization sure to follow the flouting of the law and the maintenance of a government on fraud and violence. They have seen that it was impossible to confine that lawlessness which they justified to rid themselves of what they called Negro domination to the one purpose, and they have felt its degrading influence in the whole political atmosphere of the South. This is but the logical result of condoning lawlessness that good may come. As reconstruction days brought retribution to the Southland so are these days bringing punishment for the shameless evasion of the law and murderous destruction of one of the kindiest races of people on the face of the globe. The same retribution will follow you, Mr. Secretary of War, unless you change your policy and accord the same justice to black men, who saved the Union as you do fair-play to white men who fought for the Republic. He continued: "Hence they have attempted to make the laws of the South square with the exclusion of the Negro from the ballot. They have sought to do this by acts which were in their inception an evasion of the Fifteenth Amendment by the use of so-called 'grandfather' clauses and in other ways. But ultimately they these 'grandfather' clauses had ceased to operate the laws upon which they have depended were laws creating educational and property qualifications for electors. It is charged—and doubtless with truth—that such laws were not intended to be enforced against the whites but only against the blacks, and that in this way they have continued to annul the Fifteenth Amendment. In a population where illiteracy is proportionately very large no one can object certainly under the Federal Constitution to the establishment of elec- toral educational or property qualifications. And I do not understand that the intelligent colored men of the country object to the passage and enforcement of such a law, but they do object and have a right to object, to the partial enforcement of such a law in such a way as to exclude the ineligible black men and allow to vote the white men who are equally ignorant and ineligible." Secretary Taft is correct in his statement that the intelligent colored men of the Negro race do not object to a bona-fide educational qualification, if applied to all alike and yet it is in many respects a very unsatisfactory mode and method of determining the suffrage qualification in this section of the country. It gives often the wayward, but educated son white and black, the right to legislate, while the intelligent, interest producing parents of both races are denied access to the polls. In many instances among colored people these men are highly cultured old-time servants for a less than aristocrats and in many other instances, they have given their best service to the salvation and betterment of the country. The intelligent colored men of the country do object though to the "lily white" policy, if not of the administration per se, certainly by its most ardent admirers and supporters. Colored men of intelligence, education and money are now being as absolutely disfranchised in Republican mass-meetings in the Southland as they are by the Democratic Party at the polls. It would seem then that the panacea for our ills has absolutely no effect upon the very men charged with the promulgation of Republican principles. Secretary Taft said further: "But, my friends, I am an optimist and as I have already said I regard the signs in the South, changing from one method in respect to elections to another, as an indication that in the near future there will be a steady improvement toward a more and more equal and impartial enforcement of these electoral laws. I think so because it is the part of political and economical wisdom. The property and educational qualifications make utterly impossible a return to the abuses which many Southerners process to fear. The so-called Negro domination is nothing but a dream and a nightmare of the past. The Fifteenth Amendment, while in the past it may not have accomplished all that its authors intended it should has in this inestimable benefit to the Negro race, that it fixes a restriction upon State election laws that may be temporarily violated but can never be removed." Secretary Taft is right. In this is our hope for the future. The time will come when an impartial Supreme Court will meet the issue and render far-reaching decisions. Many leaders in the South see and know this and we frequently hear the demand for a repeal of these Amendments. But to insist upon the repeal of any one of them will produce a crisis, in which the Negroes of this country will hardly be worsted. Judging by his language, we would guage Secretary Taft as an opportunist, rather than as a champion of great principles. He winks at the violations of constitutional law and directly condones them. We are puzzled to know how his Chief, President Roosevelt can see dire disaster in the autocracy of the Trusts and can see but little evil in the elimination of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness of thousands of black men, who have not only fought for the nation, but whose labor to-day adds millions of dollars to its material wealth and financial prosperity. Secretary Taft continued: "However the opponent of equal political rights to the Negro may turn and twist, whatever devices he may invent to give a specious appearance of legality to laws intended to exclude the Nefro because of his race or color, he will find his purpose thwarted by the broad and generous scope of the language of the amendment. The amendment is the measure of lawfulness toward which all good movements and all progress in the South must necessarily tend. What the Negro and his friends demand is equality of enforcement of the law under the Constitution, and toward that end I feel convinced that all the influence of industrial progress in the South and the closer union between the sections necessarily are making. This then is the plea of the distinguished Secretary of War. He is able in arguing abstract rights, but puerile in enforcing vital principles. He has stated a fact that is all the more powerful because it is inevitable. How can Secretary Taft speak of the Negro's and his friends demand for the equality of enforcement of the law under the Constitution, when he has only a few months ago joined in with the President of the United States to compel these same Negroes to prove their innocence of a crime that they swear that they never committed? This is where Secretary Taft's utterances lose force and effect. How can a person, who has denied constitutional rights to a race of people criticise or give advice in a matter where some other people have denied constitutional rights to this same people? How can Secretary Taft blow hot in Broklyn, N. Y. when speaking to Negroes on the eve of a political election and blow cold in dealing with them at Washington before the election is to take place? "Your wings don't flap together," Secretary Taft. You have just pro- mulgated an order punishing 167 black men for complicity in a crime that it has not been proven that they committed, and this done in violation of constitutional guarantees and now you get up before a Brooklyn audience and tell them that the Amendment will give them their rights and that their friends will demand the equality of the enforcement under the law? We cannot understand you, Secretary Taft and your predicament is distressing. The distinguished speaker explained too how Tuskegee Institute becomes a political question. Here is what he said: "Now what power has the industrial education at Hampton and Tuskegee and the other institutions upon this politicist phase of the Negro problem? It has the most direct effect in this, that the true basis of political influence in any community is industrial independence. This I understand to be the shibboleth of those who hearken to the teachings of the Negro. Those who the Negro will make himself indispensable to the business prosperity of the South his political influence will take care of itself." This may account for some of Dr. Washington's political ebullitions. He said further: "Thus we find that the principles inculcated at Hampton are those which make the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution of value to the Negro race. I know it is the habit of many contemplating the condition of the two races in the Southern States to shake their heads and say that the Negro problem is far from solution and that the future in this respect is dark. Plans have been suggested for a migration of the Negroes to some other country, where they would live by themselves and grow up by themselves and have a society by themselves and create a nation by themselves. Such a suggestion is chimerical. The Negro has no desire to go, and the people of the South would seriously object to his going. "They were brought here originally against their will, and were kept here until they have become Americans. They are in this country as a part of our people, and are bound to continue to be so. They are entitled to unceasing effort on the part of the whole people in their struggle for better things, both because it is our duty and to our interest to secure them equal opportunity. Whenever called upon the Negro has never failed to make sacrifices for this the only country he has and the only flag he loves." The above reads well in print and if the distinguished gentleman would live up to it in principle, all would be well. He concluded and in these utterances, we think we detected some distant reference to Brownsville, when he said: "All they can ask is equal opportunity and equal enforcement of the laws in respect to them and in respect to the white race. When they have violated the laws they must expect the same punishment as the white race. It is entirely natural, because they have been subjected so often to injustice and contumely and insult, because of their color and their race, that they should be suspicious whenever members of their race have been punished, when the presumption in favor of their innocence is not as strong as it would be in favor of white men similarly accused. "It is also natural that their racial prejudice and sympathies can be more easily aroused in behalf of some one of their own number than are the race prejudices of the more numerous and more fortunate, white race. But such tendencies are to be expected, and should no more turn aside the deep sympathy of the well wishers of the race than any other tendency directly traceable to the long history of suffering and misfortune to which they have been in the past subjected." But what is the use of dodging the issue? Speeches of this kind will not do towards winning back the confidence of the Negroes of this country. What they want, Mr. Taft, is the restoration of Companies B, C and D. of the Twenty-fifth Infantry to the Army of the United States without the requirement that these men be made to "prove their innocence." If you have any influence with that distinguished white gentleman in the nation's mansion at Washington, we wish you to use it to this end. You are a jurist, Judge Taft and you know as well as we do that Mr. Roosevelt is all wrong in the matter of requiring men charged with crime to prove their innocence rather than force the government to prove their guilt. You know that this is in violation of every principle of law in the constitution of every State in the Union. Can't you tell him so, won't you do it, Judge? If you can do this, the opposition to you in many States of this Union will disappear like frost before the sun. We know you are in an embarrassing predicament, but find a way out, Mr. Secretary. We do not like to be personal, but, sir, every Negro orator in the United States itching to speak in your behalf is heavily handicapped by the predicament in which the leading statesman in the world has placed them. AC SPANER SATURDAY.....MARCH 28, 1908. ery pulpit soars the warning, "Remember Brownsville!" And unless something is done quickly, from every ballot next November will come the cry, "Remember Brownsville!" 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VIRGINIA --- IT WILL PAY YOU ```markdown ``` IF YOU WILL BORS AND INTERE WE WILL HELP YOU IN ORDER TO YOU WILL TALK WITH YOUR AND INTEREST THEM IN THE WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN A P ORDER TO FURTHER INCREASE WE WILL SEND YOU AND THE ST LOUIS, MISSO GLOBE DEMOCRAT, ONE REPUBLICAN JOURNALS STATES FOR $2.25 PER YEAR. WE WILL SEND YOU THE COSMOPOLITAN MAG PER YEAR FOR BOTH. WE WILL SEND YOU McCLURE'S MAGAZINE FOR FOR BOTH. FOR TWO YEARLY OR THEIR EQUIVALENT, V TURES, ONE ONLY, OF DORE ROOSEVELT, DR. INGTON, BATTLE OF SAN TLE OF QUASIMAS NEAR S 1898, SHOWING THE NINTH ORED CAVALRY IN SUPP DERS, SIZE 20X28 AND 20 BATTLE AND CHARGE OF ED INFANTRY IN RESCUE OF AT SAN JUAN HILL, JULY 2, AND 20X24 INCHES, ADMIRAL NAVAL BATTLE OFF CAVIT AY, MAY 1ST, 1898, NAVAL ACTION OF ADMIRAL CEN H FLEET OFF SANTIAGO DE O, 1898, SIZE 22X28 INCHES; LA CAPTURE OF EL CANEY, EL PA ICATIONS OF SANTIAGO, JUL SECOND, 1898, SIZE 22X28 AND WE WILL SEND YOU ONE IN FOLLOWING BATTLES OF THE IN THE SAME TERMS. 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After hanging half an hour he still showed signs of life, and on examination it was found he had wrapped cords about his body connected with hooks at the neck, which prevented the rope from doing its work. The apparatus was removed and the man hanged effectively. Public Speaking. Eloquence is the child of knowledge. When a mind is full, like a wholesome river, it is also clear. Confusion and obscurity are much oftener the results of ignorance than of inefficiency. Few are the men who cannot express their meaning when the occasion demands the energy; as the lowest will defend their lives with acuteness, and sometimes even with eloquence.—Lord Beaconsfield. Sore Throat Those subject to sore throat will find the following preparation simple, cheap and highly efficacious when used in the early stage: Pour a plint of boiling water on 30 leaves of the common sage and let the infusion stand for an hour; add vinegar sufficient to make it pleasantly acid, and honey to taste. The mixture should be used as a gargle twice a day. There is no danger if some of it is swallowed. City Not Typical of America A cosmopolitan citizen says that the foreigners, artists, philanthropists, editors, scientists and sociologists who go to New York city to study America are likely to be led into all sorts of errors if they confine their studies and observations to the metropolis, for New York city is less typical of America than any other part of the country. Inn 200 Years in One Family It was stated at the Wareham petty sessions, on the occasion of the transfer of the license of the King's Arms from the late Miss Sarah Hoare to her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Grant, that the inn had been kept by members of the same family for 200 years—London Globe. The Philosopher of Folly "The wicked stand in slippery places," quoted that driveling old dub, the Philosopher of Folly. "It's the good people who aren't wise to the game who fall when they strike such spots." Our Honored Dead. As soon as a great statesman is safely dead all the orators are ready to give him lavish praise. They can do so then without injuring the chances of the political parties to which they belong Heredity "Come in, William," said the legislator's daughter, as her timid sutor halted outside her father's study door. "Father, I wish to introduce my Bill in the house with hope that you will give due consideration to the same." New York Church Attendance New York Church Attendance. Each Roman Catholic church in New York city averages twice as many attendants in Sunday services as the individual churches of any other denomination of Christians. Fashion Note: Alcoholic colors are largely worn. These range from a washed-out white to deep purple. They may be seen almost anywhere.—London Ally Sloper. At Last. "At last," murmured one plugged dollar to another, as old Screwflint worked them off on an unsuspecting borrower. "at last we are a loan!"—Illustrated Sunday Magazine. The Skentic Again: "I see the jury has returned a verdict of guilty in the case of Mrs. Wattleson, who was on trial for swindling." "What's the matter? Is she old, or homely—or both?" Where? After the model tenement house is built the next move will be to obtain the model tenants.-Detroit Free Press. Uncle Allen "Facts may be stubborn things," moralized Uncle Allen Sparks, "but I've noticed that a lie is a good deal harder to kill off." Employs No Collector "The beauty about my surgical practice," hummed the mosquito, "is that I always put in my bill at the time of the operation." Blessings Are Common Blessings are so common nowadays that a man remembers an injury longer.—Manchester Union. Daily Thought. "Thought is food for the spirit as much as bread is food for the body." —Prentice Mulford. Coffee Originated in Arabia. Coffee was first produced in Arabia early in the fifteenth century. It was first imported into England about 1650. More Than These Needed. Peace, tranquility and content are poor attributes with which to fight the battles of life.—Sanday Magazine. Potter's Art Old in Mexico. The pottery industry in Mexico, writes Special Agent Arthur B. Butman, is of ancient origin, having been handed down from father to son from time immemorial. Excavations among the prehistoric ruins of Mitla have resulted in the unearthing of many specimens of this handicraft, the designs of which are reproduced to this day. Superstitious Mexicans Superstition reigns supreme among the Mexicans. They never build a fire without making the sign of the cross in front of the oven. A child slow to talk is fed on boiled swallows, and colored glass beads, ground fine, are given for paralysis. The entire religion of the Mexican is full of suffering. Vase Sought by Italian Government An old broken Roman vase, supposed to be 1,870 years old, which was casually picked up in the ruins of the palace of the Roman Emperor Caligula several years ago by W. M. Milne of Los Angeles, is now sought by the Italian government and is believed to be of very great historic value.—Los Angeles Times. Keep the Scalp Clean: A distinguished physician states that if the scalp is kept thoroughly clean one rarely contracts contagious diseases. This doctor, who has worked long among immigrants and the poorer classes, declares that when the hair is allowed to become dirty and matted it is almost impossible to escape infection. Boon for Poor Carvers A pair of carving shears has been devised especially for those who find the talent of carving hard to acquire. The upper blade is a carving knife, and the dented lower blade forms a clip. The shears are easy to handle and permit one to attack any part of the fowl.-Popular Mechanics. Solve Life's Problems To resolutely and tenderly, day after day, commend ourselves to the hand of God, to do our best, to decide as simply and sincerely as possible what our path should be, and then leave the issue humbly and quietly with God.—The Upton Letters. Where the Pen Fails "The pen," remarked the student, "is mightier than the sword." "Yes," answered the man who likes the pomp and trappings, "but it doesn't make near the showing in a reception or a parade." "It is said," observes the Philosopher of Folly, "that God made the country and man made the town. Neither God nor man appears to wish to assume responsibility for the suburbs." New York's Public Library. New York city's public library furnishes more reading in more tongues than any other library in the world. In the oriental department alone there are 10,700 books, enough to make a library by themselves. May Not Neglect Duty. Men of intellectual and moral and religious culture, who are not active forces for good in society, are not worth what it costs to produce and keep them.—Henry van Dyke. How Caesar Escaped Man who's been studying the origin of the injunction says it came from the Roman law. Wasn't invented in time, however, to stop Caesar from the Rubicon. Great Eastern Found Vocation. The Great Eastern, which made her maiden trip more than a century ago, was not a financial success until she became a cable repair vessel several years after. Huge Rope of Hair. In the British museum there is a huge rope of hair, weighing nearly two tons. It was originally made for one of the emperors of Japan. Misiudged George—Mamma, is the man that makes the bread at the bakery called a loafer?—Lippincott's. A scientist looking for microbes says there is absolutely none on the Swiss mountains at an altitude of 2.000 feet. A Way They Have As soon as people have secured the necessaries of life they begin to want some of the luxuries. Potato Peultice Raw grated potato applied on burn scald will relieve the pain immediately. Hold the Pigeon Sacred Russians do not eat pigeons because of the sanctity conferred on the dove in the scriptures. 'Specially If He Lives in a Flat. Man is a peculiar animal. He is often saddest when his next-door neighbor sings.—Toledo Blade. Author Poorly Remunerated. For "Middlemarch" George Eliot got $40,000 and for "Romola" $35,000. Educating Sorrow We perceive not fully either our wretchedness or our dangers, or the fury of our enemies, until after events of extraordinary sorrowfulness.—Philipp Melanchthon. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. West Point Appointees. Appointees to West Point must be between 17 and 22, sound physically, and able to pass an examination in reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, composition and literature, arithmetic, algebra, through quadratures, plane geometry, descriptive geography and the elements of physical geography, especially of the United States; United States history, the outlines of general history and the general principles of physiology and hygiene. To Remove Cinders from Eye To Remove Cinders from Eye. A simple remedy for removing cinders from the eye is to dip a small and perfectly clean camel's hair brush in water and pass it over the ball of the eyes. This operation requires little skill and generally removes all particles of dust instantly without danger of inflammation. Of course, this remedy is not suggested for the train, where no one could get the brush. The American Man and Woman. The men do seem terribly busy, though. I have not met one man who seemed thoroughly at ease. They appear to be always working, and I can see that your men are overworking themselves while your beautiful women are taking life nicely and getting out all there is in it. This is why they are so beautiful—Lady Duff Gordon. Thinks They Have Sense. The wit of women is delicate and elusive; that of men broad and defined, is the way Miss Helen Winslow discriminates between the sense of humor as exhibited in men and women. She thinks women have, in their way, quite as keen sense of humor, and that it helps a great deal to make the worries of domestic life less than they are. Nothing to It A gentleman, whose name is withheld by request and who conducted a large bakery until he lost all he had on the stock market, is quoted as authority for the assertion that "this casting bread upon the water don't always work out just as some folks claim it does."—Toledo Blade. Disappointing. The brain of the eminent German linguist who could speak 50 different languages has been examined and found to differ in no degree from the brain of the man who splits infinitives in but one tongue.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Mean Thing. "My husband stayed home all day Sunday and played with the children." "Yes, I notice that the saloons were all closed by the police." And the conversation that followed was too fast for us to get.-Detroit Free Press. Quite Accounted For "That man always gets along and seems to be enterprising in other ways, yet he never handles anything which isn't a drug in the market." "What is his business?" "He's an apothecary." Conquering Temptation To conquer temptation you must live it down alone, as you must die alone, and no vicarious gift of strength can take the place of man's own will. —My Journal. Hate to Be Passed Over. "Everybody likes to be noticed," said Uncle Eben. "Dar is a number of people dat might try to be as patient as Job was if they thought dey could git as much fame out of it." Lovebird Learned to Talk A lovebird, no larger than a canary, has taught itself to speak as fluently and as distinctly as the best of talking parrots at the village of Amble side.—London Daily Mail. Eternal Greed Wealth is crime enough to him that's poor, who having spent the treasures of his crown, condemns their luxury to feed his own.-Sir John Denham. The Keener of the Keys There is little reason to depend for necessary supplies on a body which is fully possessed of the power of withholding them.—James Madison. Figures on University Attendance. In Germany one man in 213 goes to a university, in Scotland one in 520, in the United States one in 2,000 and in England one in 5,000. The Man with the Gun. Trouble is always waiting around the corner for the man who has a gun in his pocket. Quite True He who learns from experience seldom falls in love with his teacher.—Washington Star. Be Not Too Rash. Danger comes sooner when it is desplosed—Spanish Proverb. Must Vote in Belgium Penalties are provided for the men of Belgium who neglect the franchise. Worth Remembering. The man who asks to be allowed to explain is self-condemned.—Life. Free from One Blot Citizenship. "I am a Roman citizen!" was once a proud cry; "I am a citizen of the world!" should be a prouder cry, but worthless to him who has nothing to show pertaining to his citizenship, either of knowing, of being, or of doing; or of all three of these, which comprise the whole duty of man.—William Potts. Knights of Pythias, this organization is one of the most powerful in the country. Progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia over all of the cities and counties in this state. Required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid on its strongest features, but the principles are greater than. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and establishment, the respectable, upright people of the state will provide of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of of $200.00 for each $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents annually regalia. For information concerning the organization. Courts of Calanthe Amount of the Order. It requires a membership of size a court. Its members are pledged to exhibit money and prove Love one for the other. It pays aerial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per week sick case for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents and cents for funeral occasions. CALANTHE or Children's Department also conversions cannot do better than to enter the little ones into nominal and the benefits all that could be expected. And death benefits of from $30.00 to $40.00. If you had in your neighborhood, orgriz one, concerning the Children's Department address. This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenominal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalia. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office. The Courts of Calanthe The Courts of Calanthe Is the Female Department of the Order. It requires a membership of thirty persons to organize a court. Its members are pledged to exhibit Fidelity, exercise Harmony and prove Love one for the other. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per week sick dues. The only expense for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents and a rosette, costing 25 cents for funeral occasions. THE BANDS OF CALANTHE or Children's Department also constitutes a feature and persons cannot do better than to enter the little ones into this mystic circle. The expense is nominal and the benefits all that could be expected. It pays from $1.00 to $1.50 sick dues and death benefits of from $30.00 to $40.00. If you have no Pythian Lodge or Court or Band in your neighborhood, orgniz one. 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And enables me to do it up in any of the many styles that I use on the stage. It does all you claim for it, and I would not be without it. Yours sincerely, MME. ROBINSON. I have used your Kink-me for the past year and my hair is get find it the most delightful hair dressing and tonic I have ever used, alope the many cheap pomades and vaselines on the market. It makes my hair silky, and has entirely removed all dandruff and stopped it from falli off. And enables me to do it up in any of the many styles that I u does all you claim for it, and I would not be without it. Yours sincere. Kink-ine Hair Dressing is a delightful perfumed tonic prepared l colored people; is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It m kinky, curly hair soft, silky and glossy, enables you to comb it with in any style that you may wish. ESSING by supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair to growth and giving new life and vigor to the hair. ESSING is for sale at all drugstores for $3c per bottle. If your druggist do get it. If not, send me 50c. and I will send same to you, prepaid. prove the quality and superiority of our goods over all others, we wi cents, one cake of Kink-ine Soap, the best shampoo and Toilet Soap in s, or six bottles and six cakes of soap for $3.00. Special offer good o MINOR DRUG CO., Ldt.—Distributors, 1007 E. M. Furnished Rooms, 50c. up. Meals, 50c. up. THE MT. CLEMENS HOTEL AND MINERAL BATH HOUSE Kink-ine Hair Dressing is a delightful perfumed tonic prepared largely for the use of colored people; is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and harmless. It makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, curly hair soft, silky and glossy, enables you to comb it with ease and to dress it in any style that you may wish. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by supplying the needed oils directly to the roots of the hair tones up and nourishes the scalp, increasing the growth and giving new life and vigor to the hair. KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is for sale at all druggists for 35c per bottle. If your druggist does not keep it have him order it for you; he can get it. If not, send me 50c. and I will send same to you, prepaid. SPECIAL OFFER—To prove the quality and superiority of our goods over all others, we will sell one full-size bottle of Kink-ine, price 35 cents, one cake of Kink-ine Soap, the best shampoo and Toilet Soap in the world, price 25 cents, both for only 50 cents, or six bottles and six cakes of soap for $3.00. Special offer good only at the following stores: OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO., Ldt.—Distributors, 1007 E. Main St. 11 S. 4TH ST., RICHMOND, VA. 816 N. 2nd St., KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAAS F.C.B. only absolutely necessary regal apply at the main office. The Court Is the Female Department of the thirty persons to organize a cou Fidelity, exercise Harmony and an endowment and burial benefi dues. The only expense for rea rosette, costing 25 cents for fur 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 A MADAM ROBINSON in any style KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING by the scalp, increasing the growth and g KINK-INE HAIR DRESSING is f him order it for you; he can get it. If SPECIAL OFFER.—To prove the qu bottle of Kink-ine, price 35 cents, one cents, both for only 50 cents, or six b stores: OWENS & MINOR —Nelson's Hair Dressing can be bought at Jennings and Brown Drug Store, Pittsburgh, Pa. No Brother Needed. "But I shall always be a brother to you," he murmured. "If I had any use for a brother," she replied, sweetly, "I could reach under the sofa and get one right now." The Somali soldier keeps himself in perfect fighting condition on a diet of nuts. He eats only 20 a day, but they are nuts of a very nourishing kind. Sees Deterioration of Londoners. An English minister says that Londoners are developing into a race of dwarfs owing to smoking and riding in trains. Must Look Down from on High. To see an object on the earth's surface 100 miles away the observer must be 6,667 feet above the level of the sea. If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life he will soon find himself alone. Dr. Johnson. Difference in Human Hands The right hand, which is more sensitive to the touch than the left, is less sensitive than the latter to the effect of heat and cold. Scattering. The New York automobilist whose car hit four men at the same time should change its name to the shotgun. More Than Luck Needed. No man prospect in this world by luck, unless it be the luck of getting up early, working hard and maintaining honor and integrity.—Beecher. Toads and Their Eggs. A toad is said to lay 11,500 eggs a year, but only one egg in 1,000 develops in a toad. Power of Filthy Lucre. Ready money works great cures.—Danish Proverb. it also con- little ones into this mystic be expected. It pays from 0.00. If you have noPythian address. Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR, W. M.. FILL St., Richmond, Va. MITCHELL, JR., N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. 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 it. It makes my hair so beautiful, soft, copied it from falling out and breaking many styles that I use on the stage. It 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 oots 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 ers, 1007 E. Main St. SCHOOL SHOES. Capitol Shoe & Supply Company, No. 210 East Broad Street. A complete stock of Boys,' Misses,' Men's, Ladies,' & Children's Shoes. 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, Va N. A.. S. A.. E. A.. A. AND A. . MILFORD MUSIC HALL AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. Phone, 245. Has opened its doors for the accommodation of COLORED PEOPLE that may come to Mt. Clem ens in the future for their on Rheumatism. It is the only Hotel and Mineral Bath House owned and conducted by a colored man at any of the health resorts in the United States. Write for Special Rates. GRO. I. HUTCHINSON, PROP. 48 Welts St., - Mt. Clemens, Mich. JOHN FOXEL Dealer in General Line of FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES NOTIONS, FRESH MEATS, CLGARS, TOBACCO, ICE, WOOD, COAL. # 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. ALL THE LATEST STYLES. Notice! Virginia's Most Successful Hair Culturist. ...PARLORS..... 108 E. Leigh St., - Richmond, 'Phone, 1034. Private Parlors, Confidential Interviews 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 mail, 35cts. Graham's Superior Orange Flower Skin Fo. for developing and beautifying the skin, 25cts a jar. By mail 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 and beautifying ladies' faces for parties 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., Richmond, Va. 'Phone 2048 112 W. Leigh S John H. Braxton REAL ESTATE & LOANS Private Banker and Broker, Loans negotiated on Real Estate, Interest allowed on Deposits, Estates managed, Rent collected and prompt returns Special attention to repairs. Notary With Seal. H F Jonathan FISH, OYSTERS AND PRODUCE. 120 N. 17TH ST., RICHMOND, VA. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Long Distance 'Phone, 752 STRAUS' SPECIAL Old Yacht Club, PURE WHISKEY Will Satisfy the lever of the right kind of stimulant. Special prices. We have all grades of good liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Call and see us. Richmond, Virginia. S. W. ROBINSON. FINE WINES, LIQUORS CIGARS, &c. All Stock Sold as Guaranteed. PROMPT ATTENTION. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. GEORGE O. BROWN. PHOTOGRAPHER Fine Photographs. Trust to Life. High-class service. Latest Improvements in Photograph in Out-door Work executed. Reasonable Reservation. Free Shipping. Included from Old negatives or Photographs. 4-m THE ECONOMY 303-5 North Third St FINE TAILORING CLEANING, DYEING ANI 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. Phone, 2773. THE PLANET SATURDAY.....MARCH 28, 1908. FLOWERS OF CANDY NOVELTY OF THE SEASON IN TABLE DECORATION. Rosebuds, Violets and Jonquils Nearly as Costly as the Real Flowers—Mint Most Expensive of the Candied Fruits. There have never been more elaborate decorations for the table than there are this winter and they are for the sake of novelty made of candy. They are nearly as costly as the real flowers. Rosebuds somewhat smaller than the original are made in pink and white and glisten like their natural prototypes with dewdrops. They cost 15 cents each, while violets as large as the best of the natural ones and seemingly lacking only the fragrance of the real flowers cost five cents more. Jonquils are made somewhat smaller than the real size and so are the exquisite purple flags, which have the same variety of shades as the originals. The candies are an expensive item at a dinner when the guests take it into their heads to eat them. It rarely happens, however, that more than one or two persons make this unusual use of them. None of the table flowers is so elaborate as the large pansies. They are also preserved in the natural colors. Over them is sifted a tiny shower of sugar, which barely conceals the purple and yellow tints. These blossoms cost as much as 30 cents. If every guest should decide to eat one it can be seen how much of an expense such a dish would be. Among the candied fruits which are to be found in all shops none costs so much as the candied mint. But it is in the end less expensive than some of the others because so little of it is required. A pound of candied mint costs more than four dollars. But a taste is all that anybody requires, so strong is the flavor. The old-fashioned sugared violets have been almost entirely superseded at dinner by the new candied reproductions of the flowers. These colored flowers in candy are arranged just as the natural flowers. There are not violets and rosebuds, jonquils and fleur de lilie all in one bonbonniere. The same color scheme is maintained throughout all the dishes. Just as the real jonquils are grouped together in the flower vases, so are the yellow sugar blossoms placed together with no other flower to break the color scheme. Fortunate nowadays is the hostess who possesses low, flat candy dishes. The tops are covered with fine white perforated papers and on them the flowers are laid. They must not be crowded together, as in that way much of their effectiveness is lost. They are placed so as barely to touch. They do not retain nearly so much of their beauty when put into a deep dish. GOOD AS DRAUGHT PROTECTION Newest Use to Be Made of Flowered Cretonne. The newest use for the popular flowered cretonne is in a draught protector. It is about half a yard deep and is used to prevent too great a draught when the lower sash of a window is opened. To make one, take a strip of the cretonne and a strip of sateen the width of the window and sew them together all round, having first put up an interlining of stout brown paper. Then edge the whole thing with a pretty cord, making a loop of the cord at the two top corners, by which the protector is hung on to two brass hooks in the window frame. These draught protectors make capital gifts for men living in rooms or at college and will be received with much approval. For this purpose it is better to use a smooth surface material that will not catch the dust, as housekeepers and laudresses usually are not willing to do too much shaking and brushing. HOLDS THE KNITTING NEEDLE Easily Made Case That Will Be Found Very Serviceable. We give a sketch of a very useful little case for holding knitting needles, which will be found of great service when traveling, or when carrying one's work from place to place. In fact, it will be handy on any and every occasion when the needles themselves are not actually in use. It can be made in any strong piece of silk, satin or brocade, or in kid or leather if preferred. The lining should be of wash leather in any case, while the straps which serve to hold the pins in place should be of elastic firmly stitched at intervals. It is intended that the flaps should fold over on to the needles, and the case then rolled up and tied with the ribbons as shown in our illustration. WEAR THE SEPARATE JACKET. Garment Will Be a Feature of the Coming Season. Quite a feature of the coming season's fashions will be the separate tailor-made cloth jacket, made for wearing with odd skirts and simple frocks in light weight cloth, pongee, etc. For some seasons past it has not been fashionable to wear separate jackets except of silk or lace. The jackets have all been made to match the skirts, and when a coat of different material has been used it has been a top coat quite long, or at least three quarters, and loose in build, whether made of cloth or silk. But the new fashions show a very definite place for the tight-fitting separate tailor-made coat of cloth, such as is shown, a tight-fitting cutaway with very little trimming, and that little of the most severally tailored order. White cloth is most attractive in these separate tailored skirts. It may be used with stitching or braid of the same material for its only garniture, but the smartest coats have collar and cuffs of black velvet. The only style of coat which is most successful in this severe development is a double-breasted cutaway, not very long, and having only a slightly cutaway effect, not sharply shaped at the bottom only, but curving beautifully from the top of the front to the bottom. A little braid is used in conjunction with the velvet on the collar of the coat, but on many of the most attractive models the braid is not otherwise employed. ADVISES GIRLS TO STRETCH. It Cures Plimples, Red Nose and Discontent, Says Discoverer. "Stretch, girls, and be beautiful," is the latest cry of health agitators. "Again stretch, stretch, stretch and be happy and good. The secret of the joy of daily living is daily and hourly stretching." Just how far the new stretch system is to go is not known, but according to last reports from the front the limit has not been reached. Stretching is the latest fad advanced by a female stretcher, who expounded her theories to a number of women who were anxious to be beautiful yet happy. This new method is guaranteed by its discoverer to cure dyspepsia, discontent, red nose, blues, humpback, bad temper, run down at the heel, and it will change your mind after you have been rehearsing what to say to hubby when he comes home late. In fact, at all crucial moments of life remember the slogan: "Stretch!" Chocolate Cure for Thinness. There is a new cure for excessive thinness for which many women are going to an obscure little town in Germany. It seems to be a nerve cure as well as a chocolate cure, for the people taking the cure are out of doors most of time enjoying the scenery and exercising a little. Then the patients eat chocolate—lots of it—and all the time. The secret of the success of the treatment seems to be in the fact that the people become stout in the right places. The arms become plump and round and the neck and bust fill out gracefully. The best part of it all is that the cure can be taken at home just as well and it is strange that people will travel so far out of their way to get such a simple treatment. The treatment consists simply of eating chocolate all the time and drinking the beverage in large quantities. Ornamental Lace Berthas For the satin princess gown or the satin separate waist there are beautiful oriental lace berthas of exorbitant prices or cheaper ones of beauty at much less cost. Some of the finest lace ones are as sheer as cobwebs and show a touch of oriental work in tinsel effect. The metallic arrangement, when good, is attractive and really imparts a decided touch of elegance to the rich lace. The flet berthes with rich point lace edges are fragile and look their best when used decoratively upon soft chiffons of delicate tint. Pillow Tubing. "I want some of the cheapest, and widest pillow tubing you have!" exclaimed the woman, leaning over the Hinen counter. "You see, I get this wide tubing to cover my best dresses. All one has to do is to sew up one end and put a drawstring in the other. Our house is dusty and this is the only way I can protect my clothes from the furnace dust and gas accumulation." The idea certainly is a good one, for often a dress will look old when not kept perfectly clean, and a whole suit could be slipped in the tubing and kept perfectly clean. General Vidal Dead at Ottawa OTTAWA, March 3—Brigadier General Vidal, inspector general of the Canadian militia, died at his home here. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TEMPERANCE LESSON LESSON TEXT.—Proverbs 22:39-33. Memory verse. 31. Memory TEXT.—"At last it biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder." Prov. 22:32. SCRIPTURE arranged by Prof. J. Wallace Brown of Missouri, for a responsive reading exercise: THE DRUMKIN PROGRAM An Enigma of the Ages. Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow? Who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? Who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes? II. The Curt Answer of Wisdom. They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine. III. A Strict Moral Pointed. Look not thou upon the wine When it is red. When it snatches in the cup. When it gooth down smoothly. Things shall behold strange things, And thy heart shall utter parverse things. Tea, thou shalt be as he that lith down In the midst of the sea, Or as he that lith upon the top of mast. V. The Drunkard's Last Waking Solloquy They have shriek me, And I have An Enigma of the Ages. V. 29. Here we have a series of questions which are used most effectively to emphasize the evils of strong drink. "Who hath woe?" Woes of body and woes of mind; woes present and woes to come; woes in one's self, woes in one's family; pains, diseases, poverty. "Who hath contentions?" Quarrels, sightings, inflamed passions ready to give and take offense. And also fightings within, conflicts between desire and conscience, between appetite and all hopes for this life and the life to come. "Who hath babbling?" Foolish talking, vile conversation, noisy demonstrations, revelation of secrets. His tongue is "set on fire of hell." The R. V. translates: "Who hath complaining?" and cause for complaining. The drinker complains of fate, of God, of circumstances, of friends, of everything and everybody, except himself the real cause of all his complaints. "Who hath wounds without cause?" Needless, from unprovoked disputes and brawls, from accidents caused by the effects of drinking. "Who hath redness of eyes?" Dimming his vision, red with weeping, making "his eyes blush for the sins of his mouth." The Curt Answer of Wisdom. V. 30. "They that tarry long at the wine." The tendency of strong drink is to continue drinking, to spend hours, often the whole night, in carousals. "They that go to seek mixed wine," spiced, drugged, medicated, thus increasing its intoxicating power. Almost all sins against the flesh, gluttony, lust, debaucheries of every kind, are connected with, inflamed by, made more deadly and incurable by intoxicating liquors. A Strict Moral Pointed. V. 31. "Look not thou upon the wine." Do not put yourself in the way of temptation. He who goes freely into temptation is already more than half fallen. "When it is red." Red wines, of a rich golden-red color, were much esteemed. "Giveth his color in the cup," sparkling with brilliant appearance, indicating its more exquisite quality and strength; so that it "moveth itself aright." R. V., "goeth down smoothly," in a delightful, peluclid stream, making an act of drinking a delicious pleasure. The Bitter End. V. 32. "At the last it biteth like a serpent." Like a serpent it will be brilliant of color, and guide with easy motion; and like a serpent it will strike its fangs into its victim, sending its deadly poison into his blood. "And stingeth like an adder," a most venomous genus of serpents. The horned Cerastes adder Irks in the sand, perhaps colled up in a camel's footprint, ready to dart at any passer-by. There is no better emblem of the results of intemperance than the serpent. Often beautiful in appearance, and secret in its approach, while the effects are pains that only fire can express. It infects the whole system. It inflames every evil passion. If permitted to go on, it is death. The world is full-to-day of the sorrows, the burning remorse, the agonies of the body and of the spirit which come from fiery serpents of intemperance Drunkard's Last Waking Soliloquy V. 35. They have stricken me . . . and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not." This is the inebriate's contemptuous answer to the admonitions of those who warn him of his danger. "When shall I awake?" Omit the interrogation, and read "when I shall awake, I will seek it yet again." His first desire will be for more strong drink. This is a true picture. One of the greatest punishments of drunkenness is this insatiable appetite, that, in spite of all warnings and consequences the drunkard returns again to his cups. Diagnosis of Tobacco Habit Diagnosis of Tobacco Habits. As a rule for diagnosing character by tobacco habits it may be accepted that the best men smoke quietly and without ostentation, offer you a good cigar without a preparatory oration on its cost and merits, and smoke their pipes and cigars out to the end. When a man is concerned because his friends are not smoking with him he is a person to be cultivated. MILLER'S HOTEL W.M.MILLER. PROPRIETOR WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF STREET CAR LINES THAT TAKE YOU TO PA TEL. MS. REASONABLE SECOND AND LEIGH STS. RICHMOND, VA. Everything Everything IN FURNITURE AND FLOOR COVERINGS SYDNOR & HUNDLEY, INC. Leaders. 709 711 713 EAST BROAD STREET. Too Many Unreal Wants We are ruined not by what we really want, but by what we think we do; therefore, never go abroad in search of your wants; if they be real wants, they will come home in search of you; for he that buys what he does not want will soon want what he cannot buy.—C. Cuthbert Hall. Can He Get Her In New York? Can He Get Her in New York? A New York paper recently contained the advertisement of a man who wants a wife with the following qualifications: "Must be handsome, young, rich, sweet tempered, companionable, not given to disdain, willing to stay home nights, and must not smoke, drink or gamble." If You Fear a Felon. When you first feel a sensation of pain in the fingers that may mean a felon, at once put rock salt in the oven, pulverize it and mix with equal parts of turpentine. This mixture applied frequently will destroy within 24 hours even a felon that has made some headway. London's Water Supply The water supply of London is derived from the Thames and Lee rivers and from springs and wells. According to the Lancet it is adequate for the present, though the per capita consumption is only 33 or 34 gallons as against a consumption of 200 gallons in Chicago. A Power Has Risen A power has risen up in the government greater than the people themselves, consisting of many and various and powerful interests, combined into one mass, and held together by the cohesive power of the vast surplus in the banks—John C. Calhoun. A Heroic Poem. There is no heroic poem in the world but is at bottom a biography, the life of a man; also it may be said, there is no life of a man, faithfully recorded, but is a heroic poem of its sort, rhymed or unrhymed.—Thomas Carlyle. Seek to Improve Manners The young women of a Massachusetts town have formed what they call an anti-rudeness society. The members of the club have bound themselves to ostracize any young man who falls in proper respect and polished manners. The Philosopher of Folly. Says the Philosopher of Folly: "When a man starts in on you like this, 'If it's a fair question'—or, 'If you'll excuse my asking this'—you know already that it isn't a fair question and that he has no excuse for asking it." What He Panted For Little Tommy Whacken was taken by his mother to choose a pair of knickenbockers, and his choice fell on a pair to which a card was attached, stating: "These can't be beaten."—Current Literature. A Word to the Unwise The man who believes his friends will support him in his adversity can keep from having his faith shattered by not becoming the possessor of an adversity. A Nevada judge, being told by an attorney that he was no gentleman, proved the contrary by battering the attorney's face with the statutes in such cases made and provided. Controlling Recollections It is so easy to forget a kindness, and to remember a kick. Yet controlling our recollections is almost as important as controlling our temper. —George Elliot. Nearer. In our mining camp the men congregate on a bench outside the messhouse and "talk it over." One of the miners, old Methuselah, has a very prominent nose, and is the object of much respectful amusement. Last night one of the men remarked that there was a fly on the end of his nose. Old Methuselah answered: "Brush it off yourself; you are nearer to it than I"—Harper's. Economy. The man who has been accustomed to shave himself may not damage the barbering business much, when he lets his whiskers grow, but some laundry may be affected. Her Hope. Every woman hopes that when her hair gets gray everybody will be reminded by it that she has such a young looking face. The Straightforward Sex. "Please give me two bills for my hat, one for $10 for my husband and for $20 to show my lady friends."—Meggendorfer Blaetter. One Definition of Jealousy. "Jealousy," said Uncle Ebent, "is a mean man's substitute foh ownin' up like a gentleman dat he's licked." Spain Educating Policemen. Giving her policemen helmets, Spain is also sending them to school for 18 months. Justice and Decency. Justice consists in not injuring men, decency in not offending them.—Cicero. Best of All Genius There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and industry.—Mitchell. Progress. The radicalism of yesterday is the conservatism of to-morrow. Never do any worrying to-day that can be put off till to-morrow. How About the Lambs? Church—I see the world's sheep-shearing record is 2.394 animals in nine hours. This was done at Hawk's Bay Station in Australia. Gotham—Is there any way of getting the returns from Wall street?—Yonkers Statesman. Welcome Awaiting "Fighting Joe"—You can have all you want! Hours ten to four every day. Bring your own ambulance. Personal Column of the London Express. Immense Leaves of Inaj Palm. The biggest leaves in the world are those of the Inaj palm, which grows on the banks of the Amazon. They reach a length of 30 to 50 feet, and are from 10 to 12 feet in breadth. Too Much for Scarlet Butterfly Too Much for Scarlet Butterfly. Red Seal—Received, but don't understand meaning of "gwattyry maxtemo." Kindly explain at once—Scarlet Butterfly.—From the London Standard. Uncle Eben. "Sometimes," said Uncle Ebene, plates, 16 per cent; flanks, 4 folks dat wants to be contented doesn't foh fear o' bein' unfashionable." Develops the Good In Man Develops the Good in Man. Franklin: To be thrown upon one's own resources is to be cast into the very lap of fortune. A PROBLEM SOLVING INSTITUTION. TO OWN YOUR HOME MEANS TO SOLVE THE NEGRO PROBLEM. WHEN BUYING, WHEN SELLING, HEN RENTING PROPERTY call on the PEOPLE'S REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT Co. REALTY IN ALL OF ITS BRANCHES 707 North Second Street, Richmond, Virginia. Telephone, 4854. J. J. CARTER, President. W. F. DENNY, Se. etary 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. Funeral Director, Embalmer and Liverman. 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. No. 212 East Leigh Street. (Residence Next Door.) 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 uu among the many bearing witness of its correspondence of those expecting a mira- ration is a natural and pure compound, hesitate to put in print. We will just the 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. Patrons—25 cts. per box; eight Beautifier makes the use of powder ent- less. Sale prices, 25, 50 cts and $1.00. Order or Express Money Order all out of city orders. Address all co- Mme. J. V. 612 NORTH FIRST ST., Telephone Correspondence S W. I. JO Funeral Director Office & Warerooms, 207 HACKS F Orders by Telephone or Tele- Suppers and Entertainment Telephone, 686. unity. In order to convince the mer- 产or the J. V. Hawkin's Hair Group produce in print the photograph who have used our preparation witness of its genuine qualities, expecting a miracle or anything un- pure compound, the ingredients of it. We will just here remind the pr placed national rights on our and we are in turn responsible to that dealings. Remove Dandruff, Oure Scalp of mess or Bald Heads, where the roots are per box; eight boxes, $2.80expon- dence of powder entirely unnecessary, acts and $1.00. Money can be sent by Order A charge of 10cents. Address all communications to J. V. HAWK FIRST ST., — RI Telephone, 4601. respondence Strictly Confid verrooms, 207 N. Foushee S. CKS FOR HAIR Telephone or Telegraph filled and Entertainment prompts 1886. Residence the immediate community. In order to convince the most skeptical readers of the merits and results of the J. V. Hawkin's Hair Grower and Restorer, we will from time to time produce in print the photographs of those giving us advice to do so, who have used our preparation and are to-day among the most acquiring witness of its genuine qualities. We do not desire the correspondence of those expecting a miracle or anything unreasonable. Our preparation is a natural and pure compound, the ingredients of which we would not hesitate to put in print. We will here remind the public that the United States Government has placed national patent rights on our hair preparation by which it is protected and we are in turn responsible to the government for honest methods and square dealings. It will positively remove Dandruff, Oure Scalp of all impurities, Restore Hair or Clean Temples or Bald Heads, where the roots are not dead. RIDES: -35 cts. per box; eight boxes, $2.80express prepaid. 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Mrs. Deichley May Sue. Philadelphia, March 25.—Rev. William H. Shaffer was completely exonerated of the charges against him by the verdict of the trial committee of fifteen clergymen, announced at the session of the Philadelphia Methodist conference here. The decision reads as follows: "The select committee appointed to try Rev. William H. Shaffer, presiding elder of the west district, in the Philadelphia annual conference, on charges of unbecoming conduct, find that the charges are not sustained." Dr. Shaffer was given further evidence of the faith of the conference in him when, immediately following the reading of the verdict, he was elected on the first ballot to attend the general conference to be held in Baltimore next May as one of the seven delegates from the Philadelphia conference. The announcement of the result of the election was received with great jubilation by the friends of Dr. Shaffer in the conference. They assert that in view of this tribute from the members of the conference Bishop Cranston cannot do otherwise than reinstate Dr. Shaffer as presiding elder of the west district. From the verdict of the select committee of fifteen preachers appointed to try Dr. Shaffer there is no appeal. It is final. The select committee is virtually the Philadelphia conference, so far as the accused presiding elder is concerned, and the other members of the conference simply heard it. During the reading of the verdict Dr. Shaffer sat at the right side of the church, near the platform. His face betrayed no emotion while the verdict was being read. The conference proceeded to an old Methodist custom of "passing the accused's character." "All in favor of passing his character, please rise," said Bishop Cranton. Every member of the conference arose. Then the ministers arose in a body to sing. "Bless Be the Tie that Binds," and followed this with "A Charge to Keep I Have." Mrs. Delchley May Sue. Reading, Pa., March 25—Mrs. Martha J. Delchley, who is postmistress at Morgantown, this county, regards the verdict rendered in the case against former Presiding Elder William H. Shaffer as a complete vindication for her. She has all along maintained that the letter on which the case was based was a forgery and she views the action of the presiding officer of the investigation in ruling it out as supporting her position. Mrs. Delchley says that she knows that she has enemies, and that they took this means of bringing her into disrepute in Morgantown and particularly in the Methodist church, in which she has always been an active worker. Mrs. Delchley is now considering the matter of bringing a slander suit against some leading ministers of the Methodist conference. 2140 MEN DISCHARGED Sweeping Reduction in Pennsylvania's Altoona Shope. Altoona, Pa., March 24—Because of the continued depression in business the Pennsylvania Railroad company indefinitely suspended 2140 Altoona shop employees. From the car shops 690 men were taken; Junlata locomotive shops, 788; South Altoona foundries, 296; Altoona machine shops, 366. Before the suspension 11,060 men were employed in all departments. At the same time an order was issued increasing the working time of all the men retained to nine hours a day and five hours on Saturday, or fifty hours a week. 150 Laid Off at Harrishburg Harrisburg, Pa., March 24. - Over 150 employees of the Pennsylvania railroad shops in this city were laid off indefinitely because of the slackness of work. The men have been told to leave their addresses. It is said that further reductions among yard and repair men will be made. TOBACCO WAR SETTLED? Agreement to End Night Riding In Kentucky. Cincinnati. March 25.—And end to the night riding in Kentucky has been brought about through a formal agreement reached between the American Tobacco company and the executive committee of the Society of Equity in a conference at Winchester, Ky., according to apparently authoritative statements made here by members of the American Society of Equity. Nearly $14,000,000 and the purchase of the entire crops of 1996 and 1907 on the one side, and no planting of a crop for the year 1908 on the other, are points in the agreement. Colliery to Resume After Long Idlenes Shamokin, Pa., March 25.—Official Any man who suffers with nervous debility, loss of natural power, weak back, falling memory or deficient manhood, brought on by excesses, dissipation, unnatural drains or the follies of youth, may cure himself *v* home with a simple prescription that I will gladly send free, in a plain sealed envelope, to any man who will write for it. A. E. Robinson, 3895 Luck Building, Detroit, Michigan. notice was made that the Natalic collery which has been idle four years through warring stockholders in New York and Pittsburg, would resume operation April 1, giving employment to 700 men and boys. MURDERED HIS MOTHER Killed Parent to Get Money to Buy Liquor. Fort Wayne, Ind., March 23.—Grover C. Blake and Orsel Reynolds, of Anderson, Ind., were arrested on the charge of murdering Blake's mother at Anderson. Blake made a confession after his arrest, implicating Reynolds. He said he had been drinking with Reynolds, and they both needed money. He went home and entered the kitchen, where his mother was cooking dinner, according to the confession. Reynolds was standing guard outside. Blake says his mother accused him of drinking, and he went into another room and got a hammer. He returned, noiselessly, crept up behind her and struck her on the back of the head. She fell insensible. Blake says he then opened her dress and grabbed a bag fastened around her neck, which contained money and jewelry. While he was up stairs changing his clothes, Blake heard a scream. He returned to the kitchen and found Reynolds standing over his mother's body, hammer in hand. He says Reynolds admitted having struck her when she moved. The two young men then came to Fort Wayne, spent the night in carousing, and were arrested just as they were about to board a train for Michigan. ALLEGES LIBEL AT FUNERAL Wildower Says Preacher Called Him a Wife-Beater. Reading, Pa., March 25.—Charging him with making libelous remarks at the funeral of Mrs. Jeremiah Werner, her husband has had Rev. M. H. Stettler, a Lutheran minister, arrested. The latter entered ball in the sum of $500 for a hearing. Rev. Mr. Stettler preached the funeral sermon in the Mohonk Lutheran church, when, it is alleged, he said from the pulpit that the husband knocked his wife down a week before she took to her bed. It is alleged that he also, in his course, said that the dead woman did not have shoes or clothing that were fit to wear, and for that reason she did not frequent the house of the Lord as regularly, as did the other sisters of the congregation. It is also alleged that Rev. Mr. Stet ther remarked that "the husband silt unmoved, with no feeling in the presence of the corpse of his helpmeet, and there are other men in the congregation who are no better." WILL VISIT CHINA U. S. Fleet to Be Home on Washington's Birthday Next Year. Washington, March 25.—The battle ship fleet will visit China as well as Australia and Japan, and will be home on Washington's birthday, that President Roosevelt may participate in the welcome before his retirement from office, ten days later. In deciding at the cabinet session to accept the invitation extended by China, it was also determined that the limit of the social calls had been reached, and that all other invitations should any be extended, would be defined with appreciative and regretful "thanks." An earlier departure than July 6 from San Francisco is being contemplated in arranging the extended titerary. This, however, will depend on the repairs necessary when the ships reach that port. Baby's Corpse Sent By Mall. Denver, Colo., March 25.—The post-master of Portales, New Mexico, reported to the chief postoffice inspector that the tiny body of a dead baby has been found in the mails. The parce fell out of a pouch with a lot of other mail. Under the lid of the package was found a note, in good handwriting readings as follows: "I didn't know what else to do. Burn or do some thing right away. Don't open the package." The package was addressed to Roy W. Carr, at Portales, and the return address read: "Ida Rhodes Carr, Woodstock. Ill." It is believed they are man and wife. Boy Killed Trying to Save His Dog Washington, March 25.—In an attempt to save his dog, William Waugh, the six-year-old son of Charles Waugh, was instantly killed by a Baltimore & Ohio train, near Venetia. The accident was witnessed by the child's aged grandmother, who had kissed him good-bye a moment before. The lad saw the on-coming train, and believing his dog, which was on the railroad track, would be killed, leaped for the animal. Labor Injunction Made Permanent. Washington, March 24.—The American Federation of Labor, President Gompers and others of that organization were permanently enjoined from "conspiring, agreeing or combining to restrain, obstruct or destroy" the business of the Bucks Stove and Range company, in a decision rendered by Chief Justice Clabaugh, of the supreme court of the District of Columbia, making permanent the temporary injunction in that case. Woman Gets a Year For Bigamy, Lancaster, Pa., March 23.—Ages Jane Miller, Lancaster's "Marrying Mary," who pleaded guilty to bigamy. THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. Insuring Your Property Against Fire WHY NOT PLACE IT IN THE "Old Hartford?" indemnity, Adjusts Honorably, and Pays Losses Promptly. Organized 1810 and has paid since then in Fire Losses over $110,000,000.00. All business entrusted to my care will have my most careful attention no matter how small. I will also insure with your dwelling, fences, small coal and wood houses on same lot without additional expense to you. Phone, 2574. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond this 15th Day of February, 1908. Alemeda Fleming, Plaintiff. vs. IN CHANCERY. Willis Fleming, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonii by the plaintiff against the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used by and on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or corporation the defendant Willis Fleming is without effect and that she, the said plaintiff does not know his whereabouts: it is ordered that the said defendant appear here within fifteen days after due publication of this order and do whatever is necessary to protect his interest herein. A Revelation. THE BOOK OF SEVEN SEALS BY LUCINDA YOUNG, Who in the year of 1890 laid on her bed twenty-four days and SAW DREAMS AND VISIONS, was commanded by God to write the wonders she saw into a book. This book tells also about A SEVEN YEAR'S FAMINE. that is to come. It is sold at $1.00. Terms in advance. Address all communications to A Copy—Teste: P. P. P. WINSTON, Clerk. J. HENRY GUYERFIELD, p. q. To Willie Ferguson. You'll take notice that I shall on the 9th day of April 1908 at the office of Phil B. Shield, room numbered 60. Chamber of Commerce Building, situated S. W. corner of 9 and Main Streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery, depending in the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not on that day or if commenced be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, p. q. Office: 1211½ E. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia. was sentenced to a year's solitary confinement and to pay a fine of $100. It was shown that Agnes, who is about thirty-four years old, had four living husbands, from only one of whom she was legally divorced. Loses 3000 Duck Eggs Glassboro, N. J. March 24.—Owing to the breaking of a main, the gas went out in the incubator heaters of H. M. Proud, of Glassboro. He lost 3000 duck eggs in the process of hatching. Fatally Injured in a Scuffle. Arthur Jester, of the firm of Jester & Jacobs, was fatally injured at Milford, Del., under peculiar circumstances in a scuffle with James Ross, colored. The negro threw a butcher knife at Jester, striking him in the leg. The blade severed an artery and Jester bled to death in a short time. Jester was on his way home when he stopped in a meat market, where he met Ross, whom he playfully hit on the head with a tin basin. Ross told Jester to get out of the way and, turning, picked up a knife, which he tossed toward Jester. After the afair Ross fled and has not been captured. Met a Tragic Death. Arrested in the city of Harrisburg, Pa., as a horse thief and turned over to a York county officer who had a warrant for him, Samuel Knaub, twenty-seven years old, of Beavertown, Pa., dived from the window of a fast moving Northern Central railroad train on his way to York and met a tragic death. He had locked himself in a toilet room and, although handcuffed, dashed himself through the glass in a desperate effort to escape. The suction of the train drew him beneath the wheels and his head was crushed. Hundreds Drown. The Matsu Maru, an 800-ton coasting steamer belonging to the Yusen Kaila line, was sunk in a collision with the Hideyoshi Maru, 696 tons, near Hakodate, Japan. The captain of the Matsu Maru, a majority of her 244 passengers and forty-three of the crew perished. Gray Wolf Killed In Chicago. An animal, declared by several persons to be a gray timber wolf, was shot on the street in Chicago by Roy Bairstow, nineteen years old. The animal was killed while traversing a residential quarter. Live Stock Markets PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)— CATTLE higher; choice, $6.16; 6.35; prime, $6.16; KEEP higher; prime prime, $6.16; $6.75; $7.15; lambs, $8.50; veal, $7.25; $7.5 . 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