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THE RICHMOND PLANET MERRY XMAS A MERRY CHRISTMAS VOLUME XXVI, NO. 3. SENATOR FORAKER FIGHTS ON PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND THE COLORED SOLDIERS. Perjured Affidavits—Desperate Effort to Justify the War Department. Senator Foraker preceded the President a trifle in point of time yesterday in springing the information that detectives had been employed during the summer to obtain testimony leading to the conviction of members of the battalion of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, discharged without honor on account of the shooting up of the town of Brownsville. Those statements of Mr. Foraker concerning the work of the detectives may have been mere coincidence, but there were a number of smiling senators later on when the message was read who enjoyed the way the Ohio senator "beat the President to it." The Brownsville discussion was not due until tomorrow and had it not been precipitated by the message, there would have been nothing said yesterday beyond the few words by Mr. Foraker in connection with an amendment to the pending bill creating a tribunal of five retired army officers to hear charges against the discharged men. The officers are named in the bill, and the measure is so drawn as to take the matter out of the hands of the executive and give it to the tribunal, which, through its findings, is to provide for the reenlistment of the men. TRIBUNAL AS PROPOSED The personnel of the tribunal, as set forth by Mr. Foraker's amendment, is Lieut. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, Lieut. Gen. John C. Bates, Maj. Gen. George W. Davis, Maj. Gen. Jesse M. Lee and Brig. Gen. Aaron S. Daggett. The language of the proposed amendment puts up to the administration (Continued on Eighth Page.) Librarian is Appointed by the Governor. On Tuesday, Governor Dawson issued the commission of State Librarian to John C. Gillmer, editor of the Charleston Advocate, for the unexpired term made vacant by the death of S. W. Starks, which would make the appointment expire with the term of office of the Governor. There were a number of applicants for the position, but the final choice of the Governor, in the selection of the editor of the leading organ of the colored race in West Virginia, and in fact one of the leading journals representing that race in the entire country, is regarded as eminently a deserving one. The appointee has been a resident or the city of Charleston practically all his life. He was educated at the University of Pittsburg, Pa., graduating with the degree of A. B. in 1897, and in 1900 with the degree of A. M. During his term in college he was one of the editors of the University magazine and gained a splendid reputation as a clear and forcible writer on all questions. He has been the editor of the Charleston Advocate for the past five years, succeeding Prof J. M. Henry Jones, principal of the West Virginia Colored Institute, who in turn succeeded the late S. W. Starks, who was the founder of the paper. During the time Editor Gilmer has had editorial control of the Advocate that paper has grown in strength and influence, is widely circulated throughout the entire country and is regarded as a journal of the highest standing and representative or the highest ideals or that race. Since it was the desire of the chief executive to bestow that appointment to a representative of the colored race no better selection could have been made, and he will discharge the duties of the position with ability and great care. —Charleston Mall. Notice! This is to certify that in the Law and Equity Court, City of Richmond, Va., December 8, 1908, Mrs. Jennifer Hawkins was granted a divorce from her husband, Virgil Hawkins, through her counsel, J. Henry Crutchfield. S. Vittorio We mourn for Sergeant William C. Carney, we mourn for his bereaved family. Whatever may have been his faults and fallings, he did at least one heroic act that has brought respect to the Colored American Race. That act was his heroic rescue or the flag at the memorable battle of Fort Wagner in the War of the Slaveholders Rebellion. His bravery was recognized by Congress, which awarded him a medal of honor. His heroism has given another place in history to his race. He was justly proud of it, and now that he is gone we should honor him for it. It is painful to refer at this time to the injury that caused his death. We feel the happening was entirely needless, and that the elevatorman who caused his death was careless. Let us hope he did not intend it, especially that it was not due to any grudge or to the color of the departed their color. No elevator man should start his car until the door of the elevator is shut. We have it on good authority that the elevator man has admitted to Secretary of State Olin that he was at fault, also that Mr. Olin says he is satisfied by his own investigation that Sergeant Carney was not at fault. Mr. Carney when ill, insisted the elevator man was to blame. Under these circumstances something should be done about it. There should first be a searching investigation made, as urged by the National Political and New England Suffrage Leagues. If the elevator man is found to have been at fault, he should be made to suffer the consequences. The killing of any man and especially of such a man as William C. Carney should not be treated as a trivial affair. In any case, the state should pension his family. All honor to our heroic dead. —Boston, Mass. Guardian. The Far West Brought Near. Richmond, Va., Dec. 14, '08. Mr. Editor. I believe I voice the sentiments of a large number of your readers when I express to you my grateful thanks for the series of articles which have appeared in The PLANET under the head of "Editor Mitchell in the Far West." It is a wonderful gift to be thus able to so graphically portray what one has seen and heard. After reading those articles, a person of vivid imagination can practically see and hear all that you saw and heard during your Western tour and enjoy all the thrill and pleasure of whirling through space and ascending dizzy heights without the expense and loss of time which you had to undergo. Again, thanks! Respectfully, O. M. STEWARD. —Subscribe to The PLANET. The Third Annual Conference of the principals and teachers of colored secondary schools will be held at Virginia Union University Monday and Tuesday, December 28th and 29th. Former conferences have proved very profitable. Eleven schools were represented in the first and eighteen in the second conference. While the conference is especially for the higher schools, a large part or the discussion and of the papers are equally interesting and profitable to all teachers, and all are welcome to the sessions. There is certainly a very great need of improvement in the teaching in the schools of this state. The superficial character of much of the work, and the poor results in accuracy and power of thought are very evident to those teachers who have students coming from different schools. It is earnestly hoped that all teachers within reach will attend the conferences as far as possible. Every school of high grade ought certainly be represented by as many teachers as can come. The program will be as follows, and all of the speakers have agreed to present the papers which are assigned to them: Monday, 2:30 P. M.—Paper, The Financial Side of School Management, Rev. John P. Hague Boydton Institute, Boydton, Va. Discussion, Papers, Fundamental Aims of a Secondary School Course, Prof. Spotswood H. Clark, A. M. Va. Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va.; Prof. W. M. Berry, Dinwilddie Agricultural and Industrial School, Dinwilddie, Va. Discussion. Monday, 7:30 P. M.—Report of Committee on Amount of Work to be Covered in Each Subject, Prof. W. T. B. Williams, Chairman, Discussion. Tuesday, 9 A. M.—Paper, The Teaching of English: Its Importance Methods, &c., Miss Addie Jayne, Hampton Institute, Va. Discussion, Papers, The Need of Higher Standards of Thoroughness and Practical Methods of Securing Them, Prin. Leslie P. Hill, Manassas Industrial Institute, Manassas, Va.; Prin. William G. Price, Gloucester Agri. High School, Cappahoosie, Va. Discussion. High Class Entertainment. The Orient Theatre, located at Madison and Broad, extends an invitation to you to attend their Theatre. First Class Moving Pictures and Vaudeville. Special attention given ladies and children. Programme changed daily. Notice! LOST—A certificate, No. 306 for three shares of stock in the American Beneficial Insurance Company. The finder will be rewarded if returned to 517 N. 6th Street. Signed—DAISY REID. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. AS NEW TRIAL REFUSED THE NEGRO PYTHIANS. Judge John P. Ross has returned from Atlanta where he appeared before the judge of the superior court of Fulton county and argued against the right of a Negro organization to use the name "Knights of Pythias." He represented the Knights of Pythias of Georgia or whom he is past grand chancellor. The court sustained for the second time the contention of the white Pythians that the Negroes could not legally adopt the name by overruling a motion for a new trial. The initial hearing on the injunction was had over a year ago and at that time the Negroes received an adverse decision. They applied for a new trial however and have received another denial. It is stated that they will appeal the case to the supreme court. It was at the annual convention of the Knights of Pythias held in Macon two years ago that action was first taken on the matter of the use of the title by Negroes for their organization. The grand lodge authorized the institution of injunction proceedings which have thus far been successful. It will be several years before the case is finally decided, as it will be carried to the highest court in the land, the defendants having subscribed a large sum to carry on the legal fight. —Macon Daily Telegraph, Dec. 14. DIED—December 1, 1908 at her home, Doswell, Hanover Co., Va. at 2:30 P. M. Mrs. Sarah E. Robinson. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Martha Carter, Mrs. Lena Knox and Mrs. Louise Higginbottom of New York; Mrs. Annie Taylor of Montreal, Canada; and Mrs. Agnes Miller and Sarah J. Elllett of Richmond, Va. Funeral took place from Jerusalem Baptist Church of which she had been a member for a number of years. "There is no flock, however watched and tended." But has one vacant chair." HER CHILDREN MILLER—FRYE. Mr. James T. Fry announces the marriage of his daughter, Bertania Carlieze, to Mr. Samuel Miller Tuesday evening, December 29, 1968 at 8 o'clock P. M. at the residence of the Bride's sister, Mrs. Jesse Scruggs, 714 N. Second St., Richmond, Va. Reception Sunday, January 3, 1909 at 907 N. 7th St., from 5 to 8 P. M. READ WHAT OUR ADVERTISERS SAY AND PATRONIZE THEM. MERRY XMAS The Devil CEAPTER XIV. LGA looked angrily at the stormy little Elsa as she floundered from the room into the ballroom, followed by the enraged Karl. Milliar smiled more cynically than ever as he saw the play of emotion on Olga's face. His ruse had worked admirably. He had at least beaten down Olga's will, but he had yet to make certain of Karl. ing suggestion, and at first she was on the point of indignant refusal. Then she as quickly resolved to carry out the scheme—to beat the man at his own cunning game, to find out for her self what Karl really felt. "Unconditionally obey me, and we shall know everything." Milliar assured her, observing her hesitation. "This is very mysterious," Olga said grand, fantastic, passionate, daring. Think of it. Karl," he went on, going close to the boy and leaning over him, bringing out his words so that every one seemed to penetrate his heart—"think of it. tonight a kiss behind a door in front of which her husband was standing. Danger fascinates her. And just now, a moment before you came in, we agreed." "So it was she!" Karl interrupted. O "How dared she speak like that?" Olga demanded, turning to her cynic Millar. "Karl must love her." "Let us not reach conclusions so hastily." Millar said. "First let me tell you Karl answered me this afternoon." "When you made the wager?" Olga asked quickly. "Yes; when I promised to make you fall in love with me." "What did he say?" "He tried to kill me." Millar answered slowly. The color rushed to Olga's cheeks. Her eyes sparkled as she turned them toward her temper. It was delight she felt-mad, unreasoning joy that Karl's love for her had prompted him to kill another who threatened to win her from him. Still smiling, Millar went on, taking the shining revolver from his pocket and showing it to her. "With his own hands, dear lady, Karl tried to kill me with this little pistol. I took it away from him." "He tried to shoot you?" Oliga exclaimed. "Yes, and he would have done so. This is nicely loaded for six." Almost to herself Oliga whispered her next words: "This afternoon he wanted to kill you when you only spoke of making love to me, and now—he saw you whisper in my ear, hold my hand, touch my shoulders. Why, he must have fallen in love with—" "Don't you think it silly to shoot a friend on account of a woman?" Millar interrupted before she could pronounce Elsa's name. "Oh, he's fond of me. Perhaps you said something about me," Oliga stumbled on hurriedly. "Karl holds me in high regard. But there is no doubt of it, these young people are in love." "Do you think it will be successful?" she asked eagerly "I don't know. But we may find out easily enough "How?" Millar took a turn up and down the room, his upstanding eyebrows drawn together in deep thought "This afternoon he tried to shoot me when I told him I would make you fall in love with me." he said, stoping in front of Olga. "That means love. Don't speak to me of respect or regard, my dear lady. They fire off cannons in salute out of respect, but when they draw pistols that means love. Now, you think Karl loves this little girl. Suppose we find out who is right. We will make Karl tell us himself." Olga turned away, with a gesture of dissent, but Millar went on insinuating: "Of course I understand it interests you only because you planned this marriage, and, after all, it is only right that you should feel a certain amount of pride in the success of your plans. Is it not so?" "Yes; that is true." "Very well, then. Karl shall tell us which was real, his attempt to murder me or this little affair with Elsa." "But how? You don't mean to ask Karl?" Oiga asked in bewilderment. "You are not going to listen at key-holes?" "Oh, madame, no." "Then how can we make him tell us?" "It is simple. I have a plan. But you must follow my instructions to the letter. Don't ask for any reasons. Simply do as I say." Olga looked at him reflectively. She knew instinctively that he had some new bit of devilish ingenuity, some slister twist of that marvelous brain, and she was afraid. But she wanted more than anything else to be assured that Karl did not love Elsa, that her scheme for their marriage had failed, and she replied: "Very well. It is agreed." "I saw you once at the opera with a very beautiful cloak that covered you completely from your neck to your shoe tips. Have you such a cloak now?" "Yes." "Good. Put this cloak on. Let only your bare neck show above it and the tips of your shoes beneath. Button it from top to bottom as if you felt cold. Then we shall need but the presence of yourself and Karl here in this room to solve the problem." Olga looked at Millar a moment in silence. There dashed instantly through her mind the full meaning of his dar- ing suggestion, and at first she was on the point of indignant refusal. Then she as quickly resolved to carry out the scheme—to beat the man at his own cunning game, to find out for herself what Karl really felt. "Unconditionally obey me, and we shall know everything." Millar assured her, observing her hesitation. "This is very mysterious," Olga said slowly. "What strange influence do you possess that compels me to obey your will? Your eyes seem to have all the wisdom of the world behind them." "You do my eyes poor, scant justice," Millar replied. "Now go, dear madame. If any one expresses astonishment that you wear a cloak indoors simply say that you felt cold." "It really is cold," Olga said, with a little shiver as they turned away. "Out this way," Millar said quickly, pointing to the palms and a door beyond them. "Karl is coming." Olga gathered her skirts up and hurried from the room just as Karl entered. The young artist caught a glimpse of her dress as she disappeared behind the palms. He looked at Millar with jealous rage making his eyes glow. "No one ran from you that I know of, Karl. That is a pretty girl, my young friend, that little Elsa." "Yes, she is pretty." Karl replied absently, sitting down at a table. He was still tortured by the sight of Millar leaning over Oiga, touching her hands, whispering in her ear. He was tormented by the insinuating words the man had uttered in the afternoon when he sware that Oiga should love him, should be his. He would have liked to take Millar's throat in his two hands and throttle him. Keenly aware of the inferno he had raised in Karl, Millar continued to chat affably, Karl not deigning to answer. Finally Millar said: "You seem annoyed." Karl lost control of himself and leaped to his feet. He went close to Millar, staring into his eyes. "I am annoyed. Do you want to know why?" he demanded, putting all the insolence he could command into his tone. "No," Millar replied, with a smile. "I want to tell you why," Karl declared. "Please don't," Millar said deprecatingly. "Yes, I will," Karl went on belligerently. "I am amazed at the change which has come over you since this afternoon. Don't imagine that it is on account of Olga. We won't discuss her at all." "Fine! I am very glad to hear it. I wish you good luck, my boy!" Millar cried, with enthusiasm. "You are glad?" "Delighted!" Millar assured him. "It does not take you long to change your mind," Karl continued, still with a truculent air. "This afternoon you insisted I should not marry Elsa. Tonight you are delighted at the prospect." "Oh, yes. I see the matter now in a different light." "Then it was Olga who ran away as I entered!" Karl almost shouted, glaring at him menacingly. "Ran away! Why should she run away?" Millar asked, pretending embarrassment. "Don't act like a cad!" Karl cried threateningly. "What do you mean, Karl?" "I mean exactly what I say. Don't act like a cad. If you were a gentleman you would hide your pleasure." "Don't talk that way, Karl," he urged. "As you seem to have penetrated my secret, I suppose I might as well—but have you made up your mind to marry Elsa?" "Absolutely." "And you will not change your mind. You promise?" "I will not change my mind." "Well, of course if that is the case I can tell you. I"— He hesitated as if embarrassed at his own question. Karl cried roughly: "And did you succeed?" "Well, I"— "What of her husband?" "Ah, Karl, he is deaf, dumb and blind!" Millar cried gleefully. Stifed with the pain at his heart, Karl turned away. "This afternoon at my house you met her for the first time," he said. "Ah, Karl, she is a clever woman, cleverer than I thought," Millar said, affecting tremendous enthusiasm. "She deceived me this afternoon about her true character; she has been deceiving all of you. I am sure of it. Oh, she is THE RICHMOND PLANET RICHMOND. VIRGINIA grand, fantastic, passionate, daring, Think of it, Karl," he went on, going close to the boy and leaning over him, bringing out his words so that every one one seemed to penetrate his heart— "think of it, tonight a kiss behind a door in front of which her husband was standing. Danger fascinates her. And just now, a moment before you came in, we agreed"— "So it was she?" Karl interrupted. "Oh, yes; it was she," Millar admitted. "I suggested a wild plan. Karl; almost too daring for the last day of our acquaintance. Her honor, position, everything depends upon its success. Of course I did not dream she would carry it out. I suggested it merely to sound the depths of her passion. But she loved the idea and insisted upon doing it this very night. If it falls we are lost." Karl trembled with apprehension for Olga, whom he believed in the devilish powers of this man. "She will be here in one minute, dressed in an opera cloak and nothing else. Think of it, Karl, the daring of it. She will walk through the hallroom on my arm among all those people, her friends, her husband, with no one in the secret but we two—and you. Ab, Karl, I told you she would be mine." Millar concluded, with rapturous accents. With a wild cry Karl sprang at Millar, hurling one word at him: "Liar." "Karl, be careful," Millar protested, avoiding him. "It's a lie, a damnable, dirty lie!" Karl cried, trying blindly to reach him, to grasp his throat, to throttle him. Millar defyly avoided him and laughed triumphantly. "I have trapped you who tried to trap me," be cried. "You love Olga Hoffmann." "Yes, I love her," Karl cried loudly. "I love her, and yet I will marry Elsa. Now, I have listened to your infernal lies. I have watched you glott over them. Men like you steal a woman's reputation and boast of it and call it success. But you shall pay for it now, this minute, when I kick you out of the house. Out with you, like a sneak thief that you are." He advanced determinedly on Millar, who quietly faced him. "Remember, Karl, that I have the pistol now," he said coolly. "Out with you, you sneak thief. I am not afraid of you." Karl cried again. He was about to seize Millar by the throat when he started back in amazement at what seemed to be the fulfillment of the other's sinister promise. Olga stepped through the door into the room. She was clothed from head to foot in a beautiful, shimmering, fur trimmed cloak. Above the top button gleamed her bare throat. Her white arms projected from the short sleeves. The hem of the skirt fell to the tips of her white satin shoes. CHAPTER XV. A Olga entered she gave one glance at Karl and then moved away from him and stood, beedy, the tibia- Karl stared at her, rage giving place to amazement, then to despair. For full a minute no one spoke. The music floated in softly from the ballroom, mingled with the hum of voices and laughter. Olga was the first to break the stillness, but she did not look at him as she spoke. "Karl, this is the first time I have had a chance to talk with you tonight," she said. "What is that?" Karl absently asked. He had not heard. His mind was confused, bewildered. Millar, cynically misunderstanding his question, said quickly: "Why, that is an opera cloak." Olga turned quickly, fearful that the remark might cause an eruption which she could not control. She cried impulsively, seeking to divert the threatening train of conversation: "The ball is a great success. Every one is merry; every one dances as if it were the first affair of the season. The girls are all as happy as young widows who have just taken off mourning." "I have observed it," Millar agreed, with enthusiasm. "It is splendid. But why is Karl so sad amid all this mermaking?" he added. "Why are you sad, Karl?" Olga asked, turning to him. "I sad? You are silly," Karl cried, with forced gayety. "I never felt happier in all my life." There was a touch of hysteria in his voice that made Olga's heart go out to "I am glad you are having such a good time," she said. "Yes, yes; I feel like a schoolboy." Karl cried wildly, "like a young tiger. I'm mad with joy. I will get drunk tonight. I will drink, drink, drink, until the angels in heaven sing to me, as you said this afternoon," be added, turning to Millar. "No, no, Karl." Olga pleaded, thoroughly frightened. "Why, you never drank. Why should you drink tonight?" "Because I am doing things tonight I never did before." Karl replied bitterly. "I have never been engaged before. Tonight I shall be engaged." "Good, fine, Karl." Millar exclaimed. "She is a splendid girl." "Splendid girl. What do I care what sort of a girl she is. It's not the girl; it's marriage—something new. I want to see what it is like." "For a bridegroom you are not very gay." Millar said taintingly. "Gay! Why should I be gay? I am drinking the last bitter drops of my bachelor days, but I'll swallow them, and then-purity." "Brave, Karl!" Olga said. "Oh, I don't care what any one else thinks about it." Karl sieured at her. "I am doing this to please myself." Olga was hurt and surprised at his tone. She had never seen him so completely beside himself before. She had never heard him speak so bitterly, so vindictively. As she watched him he looked at her, and a spasm of pain contorted his face. He pointed his finger at her accusingly and cried: "Why are you wearing that cloak in the house?" "Mme. Hoffmann may be cold," Millar suggested quietly. "Yes, yes: I am cold," Olga said hurriedly, drawing the cloak on her more closely. "You are fortunate to have such a Jungy J. Serguy BE DICTATED WHILE OLGA WROTE. beautiful cloak," Millar said, determined now to keep them at the main point of his game. "Suppose we do not talk about the cloak?" Olga said. "You and Elsa seemed to get on nicely tonight, Karl." "Yes," he replied absently. "Really, it was charming to watch such a devoted young couple," Millar said. Karl flashed a look of hatred at him and turned again to Olga. "That cloak is lined with fur, isn't it?" Before she could reply Millar had interposed in his silken, insinuating voice: "Yes-soft, smooth fur." "I did not speak to you!" Karl cried at him savagely. "Well?" he demanded of Olga. "Soft, smooth fur," Olga replied. "It is cold in here." How do you know I am neath this cloak? "Madame!" Millar cried amazement. "Now let us see if I chance," Olga said. arm, my doctor, a together through the b Millar was at a loss His imperturbable call Olga had matched his tuition against his cuwon. But his bewildered to undisguised admirer as gallantly as a heart, he gave her his as they were about ever, Karl suddenly be coming hurriedly in fro "Are you coming in" Olga asked as they pa "Nonsense! It is hot. I feel stifling," Karl declared. "I feel chilly," Olga insisted. "Perhaps madame is not dressed warmly enough," Millar insinuated. "You should wear plenty of clothes in the winter time or you may run the chance of taking cold." Olga caught her breath, and then she answered: "Yes. What is it to you?" she asked tautingly. Karl threw his self control to the winds. With fanning face and a voice that shook with anger he cried: "Aren't you two afraid of me?" Ola was afraid, and she looked at him apprehensively. Millar smiled his cynical, sinister smile and answered: "Afraid? I'm not afraid of the husband. Why should I be afraid of a moralizing, joyless bridegroom?" him. "Bravo, Karl." Olga said. "Yes—soft, smooth fur." "I love to take chances." "You do, eh?" Karl cried. Karl took a step toward him when Herman entered the room. All three were silent, and Herman looked at them in surprise. "What is this, a conspiracy?" he asked gayly. "Oh, no; merely a conversation," Milar said. "Well, Karl, how are you getting along with Elsa?" Herman asked, taking the boy by the arm and walking off with him. Olga watched them as they disappeared going into the ballroom. Karl evidently reluctant to be taken away. Then she turned to Millar. "What did you tell him about my cloak?" "About the cloak? Nothing." "You did not tell him"— "What?" "He stared at me as if he thought—thought I had on only this cloak." "That is exactly what I told him," Millar assured her. "Oh, how could you?" "Now, don't be shocked," Millar said crically. "You knew it. The moment you entered the room you realized that I had told him, and, what is more, you liked it." "How dare you!" Olga gasped. "If I had understood"— "If you had understood, would you have taken off the cloak?" "Yes." "Well, now you understand, why do you not take it off?" Olga raised her head and looked straight into Millar's eyes. She said not a word, but drew her cloak more closely about her with a movement that sent a thrill of suspicion and surprise through him. "Madame, you didn't really!" he cried in amazement. "Do you think I am a child?" she asked. "Do you imagine that I did not understand your suggestion from the very first? You wanted me to fool Karl. Perhaps I have fooled you." How do you know I am not nude beneath this cloak? "Madame!" Millar cried in wide eyed amazement. "Now let us see if you will take a chance," Olga said. "Give me your arm, my dear doctor, and we will walk together through the ballroom." Millar was at a loss for a moment. His imperturbable calm was broken. Olga had matched her woman's intuition against his cunning and had won. But his bewilderment gave way to undisguised admiration, and, bowing as gallantly as a youthful sweetheart, he gave her his arm. As they were about to leave, however, Karl suddenly barreled their way, coming hurriedly in from the ballroom. "Are you coming in with us, Karl?" Olga asked as they paused. "No," Karl almost shouted, "and you are not going! You stay here!" "What do you mean?" "I mean what I said. You stay here. And you, too," he added to Millar. He turned and closed the ballroom door. Then he faced them again. "We will settle this thing right here. Take off that cloak." "I will not." "By heavens, I will tear it off!" he cried furiously, rushing at her. Olga stood unmoved. Millar caught Karl by the arm and stopped him. "Why did you stop him?" Olga asked, smiling. She was perfectly self possessed now and in command of the situation. Millar was frankly afraid that she had taken his meaning literally. Karl was mad with rage and jealousy. Olga was unruffled. "Madame, I was afraid," Millar said. "You will take it off," Karl cried, still held back by Millar. "If you do not, I'll find your husband, and he shall have the pleasure." Olga turned to him sweetly. "Karl, will you help me off with my cloak?" she asked. Karl almost leaped toward her. But when his hands nearly touched her cloak he drew back, afraid. Slowly he backed away from her, while she smiled. "Dr. Millar, will you help me remove my cloak?" she asked sweetly. Millar put out his hands as if to do so, but quickly folded them over his breast, bowed very low and smiled cynically, shaking his head. Olga looked first at one and then the other with her tantalizing smile. The three might have been carved of stone so still were they when Herman entered. "Hello, Karl! I lost you when I went to find Elsa," he said. "What are you talking about?" "I think we have been discussing cloaks," Millar said. "Oh, I see Oliga is wearing one. Isn't it rather warm for that, dear?" "Yes, it is. But I felt chilly awhile ago," Olga answered. "Will you help me off with it, Herman?" Herman stepped to her side as she loosened the clasps and lifted the beautiful furlined garment from her shoulders. She stood before them again in the beauty of her shimmering evening gown, her white arms and shoulders gleaming, her lips parted in a dazzling smile. CHAPTER XVI K lightly: KARL could not speak. He half involuntarily made a step toward Olga, and she, fearing what he might say, cried lightly: "Now, I have devoted too much time to you two. My guests are departing. I must go. Come, Herman." Herman took his wife's arm, and together they returned to the ballroom. Karl watched them disappear and turned on Millar as if to attack him. There was such menace in his manner, the frenzied appearance of his face, that Millar put his hand behind him quickly and half drew his revolver. Before either spoke, however, Elsa entered from the ballroom. She was in her cloak, ready to leave, and sald, holding out her hand to Karl: Her voice seemed to awaken Karl as from a bad dream. He took her hand eagerly, stepped forward impulsively, as if he would take her in his arms and kiss her, but Millar interposed himself between them, and a servant entered at the same moment. Checked in his advance, Karl said: "I shall take you to your carriage." The servant announced that Elsa's aunt awaited her. She took Karl's arm, and Millar directed the servant to follow them. "The sidewalk is very slippery," he said. "Take Miss Elsa's other arm." He was determined not to give the beautiful girl a chance alone with Karl. In the young artist's present excited state almost anything might occur to wreck his plans. As the two went out, followed by the servant, Oiga came in excited. She looked around to see that Millar was alone and said: "Your plan worked splendidly." "What are you going to do now?" asked Millar anxiously as Olga sat at a table and took out writing materials. "I am going to write to him," she answered, addressing an envelope. "But what will you say?" "I shall tell him," Olga said wearily, with her hands clasped to her forehead. "never to speak to me again. I never want to see him. He must leave town immediately. To think he believed me capable of"— "Of what?" "Ah, it is all over," Olga cried, ignoring him. "I never want to see him again because"— "Because you love him?" "Oh, no. After what has happened I hate him." "I am very sorry, madame." Millar said contritely. "You need not be," Olga assured him. "I am glad it happened. With all your cynicism you are clever, and you have done me a great service. When I know that this letter is in his hands, again I shall be perfectly happy," she went on, dipping her pen in the ink well. "You say I have helped you. Let me render you one more service," Millar urged. "What can that be?" Olga asked. "I have begun this. Let me finish it. Let me dictate this letter. You are excited. You cannot think of things to say. It must be firm, strong." "Yes, firm, strong." Olga acquiesced. "Undoubtedly," Millar went on. "Let me tell you what to say." Wearily Olga yielded to his spell. She seemed under hypnotic influence as she replied: "Very well; I shall write whatever you tell me to say." Millar stood behind her chair, hovering over her like an evil spirit. His singular, expressive hands twitched. "Good. I shall try to express your thoughts," he said; "cold, formal." "Yes, it must be so." Olga said. "Then write," he ordered. She settled herself to her task. Leaning over her, Millar suggested a sinister hypnotist bending a helpless victim to his will. He dictated while Oliga wrote: havior tonight convinced me. I could not place any other interpretation on it, and my own heart answered. I cannot dare not, see you again. God knows I want to. I long for the happiness that I might find with you, but I must not. Only the certainty that I am not to see you impels me to this confession. Goodbyy forever." When this was finished Oliga dropped her pen and stared at the letter. Before she could do anything Millar had taken the sheet of paper, blotted it, folded it and placed it within the envelope, which he deposited in his pocket. "What have I written?" Olga cried, bewildered. "The last letter," Millar replied, with a smile of triumph. "I will deliver it to Karl." he said. CHAPTER XVII O GA passed her hands wearily over her eyes and struggled to clear her mind of the strange, intricate network of When she looked up Millar was putting the letter in his pocket, and his face wore the evil, cynical smile. "I wrote it, yet I am ashamed of what I have written," she faltered, speaking with difficulty. "I tried to resist—yes, I did—but my hands, my pen, followed your words. You are a very strange man." "I will deliver the letter to Karl." Millar repeated slowly. "You know I did not mean it. You know I did not want to write it." Olga said. "The letter was not for him; it was for me," Olga insisted. She arose and her hand was extended imploringly, begging Millar to return the missive to her, when Herman entered. The house had grown still. The music was hushed; the guests were gone. Only Millar, spirit of evil, incarnation of the devil, remained. "This is good of you to stay behind and entertain the hostess." Herman said cordially. "Mine. Hoffmann's conversation has been so entertaining that I quite forgot the time." Millar said, looking at his watch. "By Jove! It is late. I must go immediately." "Won't you have some cognac before you go out? The night is cold." Her man urged. "No. I thank you. I have an important engagement in the morning, and it is now too late. Madame, I must bid you good night. I have really spent a very pleasant evening." Millar started toward the door. Olga uttered a half suppressed cry, and he turned inquiringly. "I left a letter lying here on the table. Did you perhaps pick it up?" she asked nervously. She was almost weeping and spoke in a half hysterical tone. Millar, without changing countenance, drew the letter from his pocket. "Perhaps this is it," he said, holding it up. "If it is of interest to your husband." He made a movement as if to hand it to Herman. Fear clutched at Olga's heart, and she cried quickly: "No, no; it was not that. It was nothing." She forced herself to laugh. Millar bowed with impressive politeness and left the room. Herman bowed the strange guest out and then noticed for the first time Olga's weariness and distress. "You look tired, dear," he said tenderly. "It has been a long evening." "Yes, I am tired," she said sadly. Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes bright. As she stood leaning against the table Herman thought her prettier than he had ever seen her before. He went up to her, took her hands in his and kissed her. "You seem excited, too," he said. "It makes you prettier, and I like it, my dear, sweet, darling wife." Olga shrank from his cares so obviously that Herman was hurt. She withdrew her hands. "Please don't," she said. "I am awfully nervous." "Your cheeks are burning, dear," he said, touching them. "Don't, Herman. I wish to be alone for a few minutes, to rest all alone. Please leave me here." "Very well; it shall be as you wish," Herman replied, adding as he left the room. "But it would be better if you went to sleep." A servant entered, and Olga signed to him to extinguish the lights. In a few moments she was alone in semidarkness, the room being partially lighted by the reflected light from the garden lamps. As she sat there the tall, sluister figure of Millar in his fur overcoat and his top hat passed the window. "It would be better if I went to sleep," Olga repeated to herself slowly. Just then the shadow of Millar as he passed in front of one of the garden lamps was thrown against the white wall of the room, and she could hear distinctly his cynical chuckle. With a cry of horror she raised herself to her full height, put out her hands to ward off the evil spell and shrieked: Then she sank fainting on the floor. For a moment the shadow lingered above her and faded. (TO BE CONTINUED.) Truthful History. Tourist (out west)—I presume this neighborhood is full of exciting history. Guide—You bet. Dye see that point o' rocks? When the sheriff's posse got after Buffalo Jim, they chased him to the top of that there peak, £200 high, and the only way he could escape them was by jumping. Tourist—Goodness me! The fall killed him, of course? A MERRY CHRISTMAS THE PLANET VICIOUS ATTACK ON PRESIDENT New York World Answers His Panama Message. QUESTIONS HIS VERACITY Declares He Cannot Muzzle the World and Raises the Cry of Lea Majesty. Says the President Grossly Labels the United States, Besmirches Congress, Buildozes Judges and Assails the Integrity of the Courts. New York, Dec. 16.—The World, in the course of its answer to President Roosevelt's references to that paper in his special message to congress, says: "Mr. Roosevelt is mistaken. He cannot muzzle the World. "While no amount of billingsgate on his part can alter our determination to treat him with judicial impartiality and scrupulous fairness, we repeat what we have already said, that the congress of the United States should make a thorough investigation of the whole Panama transaction, that the full truth may be known to the American people. "The World likewise appreciates the importance and significance of Mr. Roosevelt's statement when he declares to congress that the proprietor of the World 'should be prosecuted for libel by the governmental authorities' and that 'the attorney general has under consideration the form under which the proceedings against Mr. Pulitzer shall be brought.' "This is the first time a president ever asserted the doctrine of lese majesty, or proposed, in the absence of specific legislation, the criminal prosecution by the government of citizens who criticised the conduct of the government or the conduct of individuals who may have had business dealings with the government. Yet Mr. Roosevelt, in the absence of law, officially proposes to use all the power of the greatest government on earth to cripple the freedom of the press on the pretext that the government itself has been libelled—and he is the government. "It is true that the World printed the public reports concerning the Panama canal affair which resulted from William Nelson Cromwell's appeal to the district attorney's office during the recent campaign to prevent the publication of a story which was said to be in the hands of the Democratic national committee. It was Mr. Cromwell's own action which raised the issue in the campaign. "The World has never said that Charles P. Taft or Douglas Robinson made any profits whatever. Mr. Taft denied that he was concerned in the transaction in any way, which denial the World published and accepted. It would have been equally glad to prize Mr. Robinson's denial, could it have succeeded in obtaining one from him, as it frequently attempted. The World has no evidence that he was associated with Mr. Cromwell, and would accept his word to that effect, for Mr. Robinson is an estimable gentleman of high character, whose reputation for veracity is infinitely better than that of his distinguished brother-in-law. "If the World has libelled anybody we hope it will be punished, but we do not intend to be intimidated by Mr. Roosevelt's threats or by Mr. Roosevelt's denunciation or by Mr. Roosevelt's power. "No other living man ever so grossly libellated the United States as does this president, who besmirches congress, bulldozes judges, assails the integrity of courts, slanders private citizens, and who has shown himself the most reckless, unscrupulous demagogue whom the American people ever trusted with great power and authority." KILLED 3300 DEER Maine's Big Game Season Closed With Big Tally. Bangor, Me., Dec. 16.—The big game season in Maine closed Tuesday. Indications are that the tally on deer will reach 3300, a gain of 800 over last year. The moose tally stopped at 125, forty-five less than last year. Sixteen deaths may fairly be charged to this year's hunting season. Thirteen persons were killed by the accidental discharge of firearms or by being shot in mistake for deer. WALKER HEADS MINERS It Is Predicted That He Has Defeated Lewis, of Ohio. Springfield, Ill., Dec. 16. — Enough returns have been received by the Illinois miners at their headquarters here to lead them to predict the election of John H. Walker, of Illinois, as national president of the United Mine Workers, over Tom Lewis, of Ohio. Returns from Pennsylvania show a landslide for Walker. Tried Bargain With Judge; 39 Years. New York, Dec. 16. — Joseph De Rosa, a burglar, who with Harry Hartman, entered the home of Peter A. Johnson on Nov. 15 of this year, was sentenced by Judge Rosalsky to thirty-sine years at hard labor in Sing Sing Jersey arison. De Rosa tried to get a short term by bargaining to reveal the hiding place of $30,000 worth of loot that had been stolen from the home of Henry Slegel, at Mamaroneck, in November, 1907. Judge Rosalsky refused the deal and gave him the limit. TOBACCO TRUST GETS HARD BLOW Ruling of Federal Court Practically Wipes Out Combine. CASE WILL BE APPEALED Decree Declares That the Companies Involved Formed a Monopoly and Illegal Combination and Are Restrained From Engaging In Foreign and Interstate Commerce Until Competition Between Them Is Restored. New York, Dec. 16.—The American Tobacco company suffered a heavy blow when the final decree in the suit of the government against the "trust" was filed in the United States circuit court. The decree declares that the American Tobacco company, the American Cigar company, the American Snuff company and the McAndrews & Forbes company form a monopoly and illegal combination in restraint of trade, and they are enjoined from engaging in interstate commerce in leaf tobacco or any of its products or any articles used in connection with the tobacco trade until competition between them is restored. These companies, as well as the R. J. Reynolds company, the Pierre Lorrillard company, the Blackwell's Durham Tobacco company and the Conley Foll company are also restrained from voting on the stock held by them in either of the companies named, or the stock of any of the subsidiary companies controlled or partly controlled by them. The decree dismisses the bill against the United Cigar Stores company, the Imperial Tobacco company and the British-American Tobacco company. An appeal will at once be filed in the United States supreme court. Mrs. Taft Heads Civic Federation. 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It was a truly deplorable spectacle presented to the people of this country and to the nations of the world, when President Roosevelt, the great stickler for truth and immaculate authority relative to the authenticity and reliability of facts deliberately sent in a special message to the Congress, endeavoring to establish by admittedly perjured testimony the guilt of the members of Companies B. C and D of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry. Mr. Roosevelt solemnly declared in his special message that there was no doubt as to the guilt of these men, and that the evidence esthished that fact beyond the limits of cavil or dispute and then in the next few sentences states that he has had detectives employed, men, who were so illiterate that they could not sign their own names and then one of these same men professed to give verbatim the whole conversation that took place between Boyd Conyers, an ex-soldier and himself. It is also established that Conyers never made such statements as were accredited to him and that Mr. Roosevelt in his blind zeal to prove these men guilty of a crime that 167 of them have sworn that they did not commit has descended to the level el of a disreputable ward politician and he has given abundant justification for Senator Joseph Benson Foraker's significant remark when he said: "When this thing is gone to the bottom, all honest men will be ashamed of it." Senator Foraker spoke "by the cards," so to speak. Read the following telegraphic report: "Monroe, Ga., Dec. 16.—Boyd Conyers, of this village, a young mulatto formerly a private in Company B, Twenty-fifth Infantry, one of the comanies discharged from the army for alleged participation in the Brownsville raid, has denied all statements attributed to him in the affidavit of William Lawson, the Negro detective, who claims that he secured a confession from Conyers. "Conyers has been visited by four detectives since his discharge from the army and claims that every statement he has made to them has been made in the presence of some citizen of Monroe and that none of these statements contained any information which would tend to incriminate himself or anyone else. Conyers declares that he knows nothing of the perpetrators of the Brownsville outrage. "Conyers talked freely of the matter. He says a Government official visited him in October and offered him immunity from arrest in the e- vent he made a clean breast of the affair, but Conyers stated to Brown that he was not in possession of the information he desired. Sheriff Arnold was present at this interview and corroborates the statement of Conyers. W. G. Baldwin and A. H. Baldwin also visited Conyers in November. Fred D. McCarity, a notary public, was present at the interview of A. H. Baldwin. Mr. McCarity states that the statement of Conyers to Baldwin contained nothing tending to show that Conyers was connected with the riot or knew anything definite about it." Then read this from the Atlanta Georgia Constitution of the 15th inst. "Serious reflections were cast upon the reliability of the evidence submitted by agents for the War Department by Sheriff E. C. Arnold of Walton county, last night. "In a long distance telephone conversation he declared he had known Boyd Conyers all his life, and did not believe him guilty of any outrage at Brownsville. "I was present at all the conversations held between Herbert J. Brown and Boyd Conyers and worked as hard as possible to get at the real facts in the case. Conyers did not state the things attributed to him. He lived here before he enlisted in the army; has been here since his discharge and I believe what he says about the Brownsville case. He would not tell me a lie about it. He has a good reputation among our citizens." "Sheriff Arnold further ridiculed the idea that Conyers had attempted suicide after his alleged confession to Lawson. In referring to that statement in the detective's report he said: "Convers had some trouble with his sweetheart in 1904 and threatened to kill himself. Soon afterwards he entered the army and either forgot all about his threat or thought better of it. Nothing like that has ever happened. "I did everything possible in connection with Lawson and Brown to establish the guilt or innocence of Conyers. I wanted to get the straight of it, and the boy has told me the same story over and over without variations. "In the conversation with Brown he was asked to name the members of the baseball club of the troop. He did so. Next he was asked to name the roughest and toughest members of the company. He gave their names too. That was all he ever told any detective. "The story of his having gone to Gainesville with Lawson on June 15 is untrue." The public can draw its own conclusions. We shall analyze fully the latest phase of the situation and find if we can some explanation for this most remarkable attitude on the part of one of the most distinguished statesmen in all of this world. President Roosevelt has descended from the high pedestal of fame that he once occupied and it is becoming plainly evident that he has outlived his usefulness. It is unfortunate that the first of the year is not the time set for him to hide himself in the "wilds" of Asia instead of in the jungles of Africa. Egotism in the form of too much self esteem has evidently warped his judgment and paralyzed the channels of conservatism that should keep him steady during the closing months of a rapidly ending administration. The colored man of intelligence who would uphold Mr. Roosevelt in the face of this his latest and most unpardonable outbreak is both deaf, dumb and blind so far as great principles are concerned and hopelessly warped in his estimate of the possibilities of his own people. $100.00 Endowment Paid This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Sister Maggie Smith, who was a member of Virginia Court, No. 166 of Richmond, Va. Signed—Margaret Smith, Beneficiary, Per M. S. B. $100.00 Endowment Paid. certified, Va., 1908. This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order Calante, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death- claim of Sister Marla Brown, who was a member of Fairmount Court, No. 125 of Richmond, Va. Signed—William C. Brown, Administrator. Per M. S. B. —Rev. O. H. Massey of Monrovia, Liberia, W. C. Africa, called on us this week. —Mr. C. C. Johnson of Atlantic City, N. J. is spending hib vacation here. He will return about the first of January. Peculiar Growth of Horn The horn of a rhinoceros is not joined to the bones of the head, but grows on the skin like a wart. Emerson. Nothing astonishes people more than the truth and honest, straight-forward dealing. Many Shorthand Systems. There are more than four hundred systems of shorthand. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The Cohen Co. Richmond Largest and best STORE. SHOP Where assortments of worthy merchandise are best; Where courteous treatment to all, regardless of race or color, is an assured fact; Where price savings on the goods you need are really worth while. SHOP AT COHEN'S. These specials for Xmas week: $18.50 and $20.00 New Tailored Suits.....$12.50 $8.00 Long Black Cloth Coats.....$4.75 $3.00 Lace and Net Shirtwaists.....$1.95 25c. Black or Tan Stockings, pr.....$ .15 $1.00 Black Mercerized Petticoats.....$ .69 $6.00 Dress Skirts, Fine Worsteds, Trimmed with Satin Bands.....$ 3.25 Men's 30c. and 50c. Four-in-hand Ties.....$ .25 Boys' $2.98 and $3.50 Worsted Suits, New Double- Breasted Styles for.....$ 1.75 Men's and Women's $2.00 Gold and Silver Trimmed Umb brellas. SPECIAL.....$ 1.19 Crocheted Sacques for Infants, Worth 30c. and 50c. SPECIAL.....$ .25 Our Entire Stock at 50c. Woolen Dress Goods, Reduced to, yard.....$ .29 50c. Imported Table Damask Pure White, Pretty Styles, yard.....$ .39 FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS You'll Find Here Large and Complete Lines of Jewelry, Neckwear, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Leather Goods, Silverware, and Other Novelties at Lowest Prices to be Found Anywhere in the City. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN MAIL ORDERS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED CHRISTMAS GIFT. Taylor's Cylinder Comb for Straightening the Hair As simple as ironing and just as effective. No danger of burned scalps or scorched and broken hair that so often result from the overheated plain combs. Every comb guaranteed to give satisfaction. You can at least send for one and try it and if not found satisfactory mall it back to us and get your money. You run absolutely no risk. Sent prepaid to any address for $2.00 the day order is received. Have you tried Electro-Capalls? You'll like it. Free box with every comb. For further particulars, address with stamp. NEWTON NOVELTY MFG. CO., Dep't B. No More Useful GIFT can be found. It means a present for the whole family for years to come. They can't wear out. Its all in the Cylinder. As simple as ironing and just as or scraps or scorched and broken hair that heated plain combs. Every comb guard can at least send for one and try it and back to us and get your money. You're paid to any address for $2.00 the day of. Have you tried Electro-Capalls? Very comb. For further particulars, add NEWTON NOVELTY M 308 and 310 Main St.. All correspondence confidential Dark Race Blessings. Nothing has ever improved the appearances of colored people like "Complexion Wonder." It makes any dark skin lighter every time it is applied. The best dressed colored women and men of New York use it continuously. It improves the colored countenance magically. Dark skinned people also find the "Wonder Hair" preparations just what they need. The "Wonder Comb" helps to straighten the hair; when used with magical pomade called "Wonder Uncurl" it makes any head of kinky hair "put up" well. If the hair is too short you should use the Wonder Hair-Grow. This liquid fertilizes the scalp. Just as you fertilize a cotton field to make the cotton grow, so this liquid feeds the scalp and makes the hair grow longer. Any of these articles will be sent for fifty cents in stamps or Post Office money order by M. B. BERGER & CO. 2 Rector St., New York Hat Sale! Hat Sale! All trimmed hats from now until Xmas below cost. Come and be convinced. MRS. M. D. CHAMLEE, 316 E. Broad St. $100.00 Endowment Paid Richmond, Va., 1908 This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr. Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Sister Barbara Chlorie, who was a member of Ivy Leaf Court No. 85 of Richmond, Va. Signed—Marletta Webster. Beneficiary Per M. S. B. $100.00 Endowment Paid Richmond, Va., 1908. This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death- claim of Sister Eliza Johnson, who was a member of Sylvia's Court, No. 105 of Richmond, Va. Signed—Walter E. Johnson, Cora L. Mayo, Beneficiaries. Per M. S. B. TAYLOR CYLINDER JOINS NY, NY, 10016 The Combs Never! Get Hot! is effective. No danger of burned that so often result from the over- guaranteed to give satisfaction. You and if not found satisfactory mall it you run absolutely no risk. Sent pre- y order is received. You'll like it. Free box with ev- address with stamp. MFG. CO., Dep't. B. Cincinnati, O. Initial. AGENTS WANTED. Mr. Mahammitt's Appreciation. [Omaha, Neb. Enterprise.] Many thanks to Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. for what he said concerning the city of Omaha. He was our guests for several days while here and the report which he makes in his paper of his impressions concerning our city are good indeed. We hope that Brother Mitchell will find time to come to our western country and spend sometime with us here. Colored Skin Made Lighter For centuries the scientific men have been trying to make dark skin lighter colored, not by artificial whitening, but in a natural way. At last the CHEMICAL WONDER CO. of New York has discovered "COMPLEXION WONDER, which does bring a lighter natural color every time it is applied. The effect is not artificial. The lighter coloring is natural. The effect on the colored countance is magical. The CHEMICAL WONDER CO. is the best friend the dark race ever had. It has preparations for kinky hair which exactly suit colored people. The WONDER COMB magnetic metallic, helps to straighten hair. It costs only fifty cents and will last a life-time. The pomade called WONDER UNCURL keeps hair straight and pliable. The WONDER COMB and WONDER UNCURL when used together, will make any kinky hair dress well. If the hair is too short, use WONDER HAIR-GROW. This is a liquid fertilizer for the scalp. Just as fertilizers in the corn field make the corn stalks grow, so this liquid fertilizes the scalp and makes the hair grow longer. M. B. BERGER & CO., 2 Rector St., New York will send any of these WONDERS for fifty cents or all of them for $2.00 delivery free. Send post-office order or money. Information book free. If you desire to improve your appearance we will cheerfully write you without charge and promise that our WONDERS will help to advance colored people socially and commercially. Agents Wanted. A Merry Xmas to all BEFORE THE LAST HORN BLOWS Only a few more days and Xmas will be here Don't delay your purchases. An early selection benefits you. We'll deliver any time you say. You'll get the best values and the lowest prices here. 49c For This Doll Bed 49c For This Doll Bed A Watch makes an Ideal Present Elgin and Waltham movements, in solid gold and gold-filled cases, for ladies and gentlemen. MAHOGANY,EXTENSION TABLES,CHINA CASES AND BUFFETS RUGS,LACE CURTAINS,BLANKETS,COMFORTS,CLOCKS MIRRORS,PICTURES. ROTHERT & CO. --- AFTER USING BEFORE USING AFTER USING The world's greatest Hair Culturist, who is astonishing the world with her wonderful Hair Grower, the quickest and surest remedy ever discovered for the growth of hair. Either she or her daughter will appear in this city on or about Nov. — Every woman of pride should see her while in this city. One personal treatment with a six weeks supply will produce from a half inch to an inch. One personal treatment only $3.00. She is the woman who grew the hair of Nannie H. Burroughs, Correspondent of the Woman's Auxiliary to National Baptist Convention. For further information, see www.nanniehburroughs.com. "Push the Button-and Rest" 49c For This Do With canopy, mattress and two pillows. A splendid present for the little girls. Dolls, dressed with hats only 39c. Get these and make the little ones happy. LAMPS A Watch makes an Ic Elgin and Waltham movements, in solid for ladies and gentlemen. A fine time-keeper, in a gold-filled case only $12.50. We guarantee every Watch. Roger's Knives, Forks and Spoons. MAHOGANY, EXTENSION TABLE RUGS, LACE CURTAINS, MIRRORS, PICTURES. ROTHE Fourth & Broad Sts. HAVE YOU A HOME? If not, why not, when a home is so easily secured in Omohundro's Plan on New North Road, near St. John's Church, $5.00 cash and $5.00 per month? If you want to be somebody, buy land and own a home. M. H. OMOHUNDRO, Room 32, 1103 E. Main St., City. $100.00 Endowment Paid. This is to certify that we have received from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Worthy Counselor of the Grand Court of Virginia, Order of Calanthe, ($100.00) One Hundred Dollars in payment of the death-claim of Sister Jessie Burton, who was a member of America Court, No. 44 of Richmond, Va. his Signed—Harvey X Burton. mark her Henrietta X Hucless. mark James Holmes. Beneficiaries. Per M. S. B. ```markdown ``` Bed ```markdown ``` Doll Bed Rocking Chair Rocking Chairs, 69c. to $20.00. Leather Scat Rocker at $3.00 and $5.00. ROMAN CHAIRS, GILT CHAIRS, ODD SETTEES. al Present and gold-filled cases, able for man or boy, S, CHINA CASES AND LANKETS, COMFORTS 1820 CASES AND BUFFETS, COMFORTS, CLOCKS, & CO., Richmond, Va. PERSONAL PHOTOS OF MME BEFORE USING dame C. J. W. best Hair Culturist, who is aston- ir Grower, the quickest and sure- th of hair. Either she or her about Nov. — Every woman or One personal treatment with her half inch to an inch. One person who grew the hair of Nannie, of Woman's Auxiliary to Nation- information address PHOTOS OF MME. C. J. WALKER. AFTER USING. C. J. Walker. List, who is astonishing the world with quickest and surest remedy ever discoverer she or her daughter will appear in Every woman or pride should see her treatment with a six weeks supply will inch. One personal treatment only $2.00. hair of Nannie H. Burroughs, Corresuillary to National Baptist Convention. THESE ARE PERSONAL PHOTOS OF MME. C. J. WALKER. Madame C. J. Walker. MADAM C. J. WALKER. --- Pittsburg, Pa. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA OPEN EVENINGS GREAT REORG PIANO From now until Jan. 1st you greatly reduced price. After as the Cable Company, will beized under the laws of this state corporation, the name being CABLE PIANO. The great stock of Pianos we now have on hand, New Pian the CABLE PIANO COMPANY business after January 1st. THE CABLE COMPANY, Chicago; and the MASON AND H as well as "Used" Pianos—Our Regular Stock of Fine Pian to buy a New Piano at such low prices as are now offered in the ity Pass—Call and Look the Stock Over. Now is the Time Great Business is Growing. The Change had to be Made if you will, WILL YOU? This is an IMPORTANT A Look at this list, call at our st ENINGS UNTIL OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 9 O'CLOCK. REORGANIZE PIANO SALE Until Jan. 1st you can buy price. After Jan. 1st the company, will be changed to s of this state and condo name being changed to the PIANO COM Now have on hand, New Pianos as well as "Used ness after January 1st with a Complete New and the MASON AND HAMLIN CO., Boston. Regular Stock of Fine Pianos is Included. Never as are now offered in this Great Re-organize Over. Now is the Time You Have Wished For change had to be Made to Meet the Condition IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT all at our store and make GREAT REORGANIZATION!! PIANO SALE. From now until Jan. 1st you can buy a NEW PIANO at greatly reduced price. After Jan. 1st this business, known as the Cable Company, will be changed to a company organized under the laws of this state and conducted as a distinct corporation, the name being changed to the CABLE PIANO COMPANY The great stock of Pianos we now have on hand, New Pianos as well as "Used" Pianos must be sold, as we will open the CABLE PIANO COMPANY business after January 1st with a Complete New Line of Pianos From the Factories of THE CABLE COMPANY, Chicago; and the MASON AND HAMLIN CO., Boston. We have marked down New Pianos as well as "Used" Pianos—Our Regular Stock of Fine Pianos is Included. Never before has there been such a chance to buy a New Piano at such low prices as are now offered in this Great Re-organization Sale. Don't Let the Opportunity Pass—Call and Look the Stock Over. Now is the Time You Have Wished For. The Conditions are Unusual. Our Great Business is Growing. The Change had to be Made to Meet the Conditions of Progress. You May Profit by it if you will, WILL YOU? This is an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for You. Look at this list, call at our store and make your choice early A VICTOR TALKING MACHINE IN THE HOME MEANS THAT YOU CAN ENJOY, AT WILL. WE HAVE IT. A Minstrel Show, The Grand Opera, A Classic or Popular Concert, A Vaudeville Show, A Great Oration, Popular Songs by Popular Singers, Operatic Gems by the World's Famous Artists, Instrumental Solos, Band or Orchestra Concerts and in Fact, the Widest Scope of Amusement Musical and Otherwise; Entertaining and Educational All Within the Reach of Every Purse. Ten Dollars and Up—Monthly Payments. We have a $25,000.00 Stock of VICTORS, RECORDS, ACCESSORIES, REPAIR PARTS, and We are the LARGEST DEALERS IN THE SOUTH. You Can Get the Best at the Lowest Price at THE CABLE COMPANY. Sheet Music and Record Cabinets, 25 Per Cent. Off Regular Prices. You Have Always Wanted One-This is the Time to Buy. Everybody Get A VICTOR. There's A VICTOR for Everybody. Thousands of Records to Choose From and New Ones Every Month. THIS IS THE "LAST WO 25 PER CENT. REORGANIZATION DISCOUNT will be given Kingsbury, Wellington, DeKoven and Mecklenburg Pianos Per Cent. Discount Given on Used and Rented Pianos of the ner Players, from $75.00 Up. Square Pianos of good make close out the entire stock of Pianos and Organs that the ne with an entirely new stock of instruments direct from our f dating terms may be arranged. "LAST WORD" IN P DISCOUNT will be given from regular prices and Mecklenburg Pianos and Chicago Cottage Co and Rented Pianos of the Same Makes. Upright Pianos of good makes and good conditions, and Organs that the new organization may s ment direct from our factories. While ORD" IN PIANO SALES. from regular prices on the Celebrated Conover, Cable, and Chicago Cottage Organs. Thirty-three and One-third the Same Makes. Upright Pianos, taken in exchange on In- and good conditions, from $25.00 up. It is our purpose to new organization may start business the first day of January factories. While the above are cash prices, accommodation. THIS IS THE "LAST WORD" IN PIANO SALES. 25 PER CENT. REORGANIZATION DISCOUNT will be given from regular prices on the Celebrated Conover, Cable, Kingsbury, Wellington, DeKoven and Mecklenburg Pianos and Chicago Cottage Organs. Thirty-three and One-third Per Cent. Discount Given on Used and Rented Pianos of the Same Makes. Upright Pianos, taken in exchange on Inner Players, from $75.00 Up. Square Pianos of good makes and good conditions, from $25.00 up. It is our purpose to close out the entire stock of Pianos and Organs that the new organization may start business the first day of January with an entirely new stock of instruments direct from our factories. While the above are cash prices, accommodating terms may be arranged. THE CABLE COMPANY. J.G.CORLEY, General Manager. 213 EAST BROAD STREET ```markdown ``` --- --- ```markdown ``` CABLE PIANO COMPANY FIVE ```markdown ``` WILL JONES --- Italian Collapsed Within Sight of Goal in Marathon Race. New York, Dec. 16—As on that memorable occasion of his first Olympiad, Dorando Pietri collapsed within sight of the goal, and Tom Longboat, the Indian runner, who had been led by a yard or more nearly all the way, won the Marathon race at Madison Square Garden. The race was hard fought from the start to the finish and kept the thousands of spectators in wild excitement. At twenty-five miles Dorando was leading by two yards. The men were fighting it out in the twenty-sixth mile with Dorando in the lead but visibly weaker. The chances of Longboat appeared to improve in the second and third laps. In the fourth lap while the crowd was crying itself hoarse, both men slacked perceptibly. Then suddenly Dorando staggered and dropped. Longboat finished alone. His time for the distance of twenty-six miles, 385 yards, was 2.45.05.25. OPPOSE SUNDAY NEWS Baltimore Committee Against Proposed Evening Paper. Baltimore, Dec. 16.—Headed by Cardinal Gibbons and Dr. Ira Remsen of Johns Hopkins, a committee of prominent clergymen and citizens have protested against the issuance of the Sunday Evening News, which is scheduled for first publication next Sunday. The signers say they regard the publication of a Sunday paper as an unnecessary and unwarranted disturbance of the day. DONALD G. MITCHELL PASSES AWAY Famous Author, Known as "Ik Marvel," Dies of Old Age. New Haven, Conn, Dec. 16.—Donald Grant Mitchell, eighty-four years old, the well known author, who wrote under the nom de plume "Ik Marvel," died at his home, "Marylebone," in Edgewood, a suburb of this city. His death was due to the gradual breaking down incident to old age. At the bedside at the time of Mr. Mitchell's death were his sons, Harold and Walter, and his daughters, Mrs. Walter Hart, Mrs. Mason Hoppin and the Misses Elizabeth, Bessie and Harriet Mitchell. Donald G. Mitchell, known to a large portion of the reading public as Ik Marvel, was born in Norwich, Conn. April 12, 1822. He was fitted for college at a private academy and graduated from Yale in 1841. Mr. Mitchell was appointed United States consul to Venice in May, 1853, and on the last day of the same month was married to Mary E. Pringle, of Charleston, and they sailed at once for Europe. His first book was "Fresh Gleanes; or, a O. DONALD G. MITCHELL New Sheaf From the Old Field of Continental Europe." Others were "The Reveries of a Bachelor" and "Dream Life." Aside from his best known books, he wrote one novel, "Dr. Johns" and a juvenile book entitled "About Old Story Tellers." "RAT" SAVED HER LIFE Girl's Hair Was Rolled Over It; Prevented Fracture of Her Skull. Kansas City, Dec. 16.—Luckily for Miss Gertrude Brown, a stylish girl, she wears her hair in the fashion. She rolls her locks over a wire "rat" and the "rat" saved her life. Miss Brown was out riding. An automobile felled her horse, she was unseated, her head struck the pavement with great force. Her physician says that only for the "rat" her skull must have been fractured. As it was she suffered a long scalp wound and was unconscious for some time. SUGGESTS AERIAL LAWS French government Will Call International Conference to Govern Them. Paris, Dec. 16. The government has decided to call an international conference to consider the question of establishing a system of international laws relating to aerostatics. MOTORING THIEVES Motor Cyclists Suspected of Many Robberies. Willow Grove, Pa., Dec. 16. — Frequently recurring robberies in the lower end of Eucks county and in the district about Ireland and Fort Washington lead to the belief that the "operators" are a pair of clever motor cycle riders. Not less than twelve or fifteen robberies have taken place in the section involved within the last five weeks, and in every case, so it is declared, two men on motor cycles have been seen in the immediate vicinity of the robbery either just before or immediately after it has been perpetrated. —For fine printing call at the PLANET Office. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA JOSHUA BANKS & SONS CATERERS EVERY FACILITY CONSISTEN WITH FINE CATERING Special Attention Given to Bath Suppliers, Installations and Snacks at the Shortest Notice Your Patronage Solicited. Refresament Cars and Boat Pro- ces Handled in Season address II communications to LAM L. BANKS 611 N. 40 Residence 312 N. 266th 81 Let the PLANET do your Job-work JOHN M. Higgins, Dealer in CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. PURE GOODS. FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin Street. [Near Old Market.] Richmond, Virginia. Meals Furnished At All Hours. Prompt Service. Translent and Permanent Boarders and Lodgers Will Find it to Their Interest to Patronize Me. Meals Without Lodging or Lodging Without Meals. Phone 5579 HEADQUARTERS FOR WATER-IC SPECIAL ATTENTION Oysters RECI Opened to 12 o'c Special Attention and the Whole WIN 537 Brook Ave. Sheima RELIABLE STORES in town to do your Hofheimer's RELIABLE STORES The best place in town The best place in town to do your Shoe Shopping. MEN'S SLIPPERS. Like Cut With Elastic Inside, $1.50 and $2.00. CHILDREN'S SHOES. 50c., 75c., $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 According to Size. Children's, ..... $1.15 Misses' ..... $1.35 Regular Boy's ..... $2.00 and $2.25 Men's ..... $2.50 and $3.25 Ladies' ..... $1.65 RUBBERS, RS, We Sell C hoe and Stock East Broad St RUBBERS. We Sell Only the Best. Economy Shoe and Stocking Store, 311 East Broad Street. TOYS Free with Children's Shoes. LADIES FELT SLIPPERS. 50c., 75c. $1.00. CHILDREN'S LEGGINS. Fancy Chinchilla,.....$ .75 Leather,.....$1.00 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SHOES. All styles, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. BOARD AND LODGING. MRS. K. DREW, 222 N. 18th Street, Richmond, Virginia N. WINSTON. CONFECTIONER. ADQUARTERS FOR PURE ICE-CREAM. WATER-ICES, ETC. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FAMILY TRADE. Oysters RECEIVED DAILY AND SERVED TO ORDER. Opened to 12 o'clock every night. Special Attention to Dealers and the Wholesale Trade. WINSTON'S Brook Ave. 'Phone, 2253. Heimers BLE STORES Fancy Holly Boxes given with Xmas Shoes and Slippers. to do your Shoe Shopping. BABY'S FANCY SHOES. 50c. and 75c. ```markdown ``` We Sell Only the Best. and Stocking Store, Broad Street. BOOTS. Knights of Pythias, This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has 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 regalla. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office. The Courts of Calanthe The Courts of Calanthe Is the Female Department of the Order. It requires a membership of thirty persons to organize a court. Its members are pledged to exhibit Fidelity, exercise Harmony and prove Love one for the other. It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per week sick dues. The only expense for regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 cents and a rosette, costing 25 cents for funeral occasions. THE BANDS OF CALANTHE or Children's Department also con- stitutes 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, orgrniz one. For all information concerning the Children's Department address, For all information concerning special rates of membership in the lodges and courts, address KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAKS F.C.B. Fancy Holly Boxes given with Xmas Shoes and Slippers. MEN'S STORM SHOES. $3.00, $3.50, $5.00 and $6.00. BOY'S AND GIRL'S SHOES. 75c., $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. 50c., 75c. and $1.00. HOSIERY. N. A., S. A., E. A., A. AND A. organization is one of the most power- has been phenominal. The Grand over all of the cities and counties is in need to organize a new lodge. The largest features, but the principles funded on Friendship, based on Chas- the respectable, upright people of their heartiest support. an endowment and burial benefit o o per week sick dues. The badge galla. For information concerning currs of Calant of the Order. It requires a mem- court. Its members are pledged and prove Love one for the other. benefit of $150.00. It pays $3.00 per regalia is the cost of the badge, 50 funeral occasions. ANTHE or Children's Department cannot do better than to enter the final and the benefits all that could death benefits of from $30.00 to $4 our neighborhood, orgrniz one. using the Children's Department a Mrs. ANNA TAYLOR, W. M. THE ECONOMY, 303-5 North Third St FINE TAILORING CLEANING, DYEING AND REPAIRING CHITMAN M. WHITE, PROPRIETOR. Dealer in General Line of FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES, NOTIONS, FRESH MEATS, CI- GARS, TOBACCO, ICE, WOOD, COAL, &c. 11 8 4TH ST. RICHMOND. VA BOARDING & LODGING Rates Reasonable. All the Comforts of Home Orders received by letter or telegrap- MRS. BOOKER LEFTWICH. PROPRIETRESS 816 N. 2nd St., Richmond, Va BLACKWELL & BRO. Practical House and Sign Paluters. Graining and General Contractors. .....ALL WORK GUARANTEED..... Cards, Letters or Orders. .Give us a trial, you will never regret it.... Address, 608 St. Peter Street, RICHMOND. VA. 'Phone 5688. —Nelson's Hair Dressing can be bought at Jennings and Brown Drug Store, Pittsburg, Pa. MONEY! FOR YOU. $15.00 per week and up, payable to Colored Men and Women, Old and Young. We inten to establish Salesrooms and Parlors for the Sale of the Hudson Machines, in Every City and Town in the United States and possibly Foreign Countries. We need at once Employees to fill Office, Factory, Managing Salesmen, Solicitors and Other Positions. Remember Distance Cuts No Figure With Us. You Can Start to Work on Receiving Our Reply. Send two 2-cent stamps for particulars to HUDSON'S CLIMAX MFG. AND PARLOR CO., LTD. Home Office: 2960 1/2 State St., Chicago, Illinois. Please mention this paper when writ- ing to advertiser. DR. P. B. RAMSEY, DENTIST, 115 East Leigh St. 'PHONE, 816. Son Killed Father in Duel. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 16.—John Kitchens and his son, Monroe, farmers, living at Wrens, Ga., engaged in a shotgun duel, the son killing the father. Both men were drinking. Cough Causes Death. Selinsgrove, Pa., Dec. 16.—James F. Crouse, of Sunbury, coughed so violently that he ruptured a blood vessel and bled to death. THE ECONOMY, ent also con- he little ones into this mystic ld be expected. It pays from $40.00. If you have noPythian address, STRAUS' SPECIAL Old Yacht Club, PURE WHISKEY Will Satisfy the lover of the right kind of stimulant. Special prices. We have all grades of good liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Call and see us. ISAAC STRAUS & CO., 422 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia. H F Jonathan FISH, OYSTERS AND PRODUCE. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. Long Distance 'Phone, 752. SCHOOL SHOES. Capitol Shoe & Supply Company, No. 210 East Broad Street. A complete stock of Boys,' Misses,' Men's, Ladies,' & Children's Shoes. ALL THE LATEST STYLES. MRS. JOSIE A. GRAHAM Virginia's Most Successful Hair Culturist. ....PARLORS..... 108 E. Leigh St., - Richmond, 'Phone, 1034. 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 tresses 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 Vetrable 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 ar and beautifying ladies' faces for parades and public gatherings, 35 cents. Mrs. Graham scampoos the head and puts it in a healthy condition, 25 cents. All ladies who attend parties and other social gatherings should have their finger nails manicured and made beautiful, 25 cents. Mr. Graham's preparations sell at night. Ladies living in other cities and towns make good money by selling their preparations. Write for terma to Mrs. J. A. Graham, No. 108 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. We are selling old papers fifteen cents per hundred. MINT [Being a Christmas story of the biscuit shooter's revenge, which is offered with apologies to the shade, of Henry for infringing on his particular style of blank verse and at the same time h'listing one to the memory of the old boy who had everybody else beaten to a pulp and three ways from the jack at this sort of thing.] WRESTLING with the pets and kettles, Shooting biscuits like a ranger With an aim that was unerring, Swiftly dealing out the ham-and, Also beefsteak tough as leather, Labored daily Minnie Harhar, Sometimes known as Laughing Waiter, Jerking sinkers from the cuisine To the grill room for the hungry, Working for a measly stipend Of two-fifty, coming weekly. One day to that cobwebbed kitchen SEIZED A TRAY AND WENT TO WORLD. Then the stranger seized a tray and Went to work with Minnie Harper, Dodging oops until she helped him Get a more befitting raiment, And the philanthropic movement Set her back just seven-fifty. Then he got a shave and hair out And a bottle of loud perfume. SEIZED A TRAY AND WENT TO WORK. Then the stranger seized a tray and Went to work with Minnie Hewitt. Then the stranger seized a tray and Went to work with Minnie Harper, Dodging cops until she helped him Get a more befitting reiment, And the philanthropic movement Set her back just seven-fifty. Then he got a shave and hair out And a bottle of loud perfume. Thus equipped to make a conquest, He threw googoo eyes at Minnie— Threw them hard and threw them often Until finally she wilted. Then he took her, unresisting, In his arms and hugged and kissed her. He was hers and she was his'n For a week or ten days, maybe, Until he had met another Out upon the public highway— Met a gazelle with a light step PUTS A SNEAK AND HE POOTSTEPS TURNED HE OFTEN JOYFULLY THE PORTS TURNED THE GATE SOFTILLY One day Minnie Harhar saw them Sauntering along together, And the air was fairly reeking With the stickiness of love talk. Minnie caught on very quickly, Saw which way the wind was blowing, But refrained from taking action. ALL THAT COULD BE COMING TO HIM. ALL THAT COULD BE COMING TO HIM. Minnie Harhar was not slouchy. Into him she threw it swiftly, Like the hot soup from the ladle. In the choiceest chophouse language Minnie then addressed the piker— Said he was a chump and welsher, Also cheap screw, phony, moocher; Called him two spot, bloke and wuzzer, Said he was a yap from Yapville And a skate from down the river. Pans and plates were flying wildly, Walls were spattered with their contents, While the boss had taken refuge In a corner, with a table Upturned there to shield and hide him. And the piker, he was hiking Fast around the room and dodging, But at every throw was getting All that could be coming to him. Everything was thrown by Minnie. UNTIL THE MAD EATEN KNOCKS IT. CALLS BOT YOU-HOB BLOKE, AND WUZZER --- A man is falling down. Two Ways of Paying Debt. There are but two ways of paying debt; increase of industry in raising income, increase of thrift in laying out—Carlyle. Eyelids Do Much Work It has been estimated that the eyelids of the average man open and close no fewer than 4,000,000 times each year. TOLD OF ALL THE WALKING Minnie Harhar saw the stranger; Saw that he was weak and weary; Took him in and filled him quickly With the leavings from the tables. It was in the time of Christmas— Time of cheer and time of plenty. Then she sought the boss and told him Of the stranger in the kitchen— Told him of the weary walking All the way from Kansas City, Where the stranger had been fired from Just because he had got jagged and Could not work at biscuit shooting. Thus equipped He threw google Threw them ha Until finally sh Then he took h In his arms and He was hers an For a week or r Until he had me Out upon the p Met a gazelle w THOU WERE FAIRLY GLUED YOUNGER. And they'd take their beer quite often In the wine room at O'Kelley's. Christmas days were soon forgotten, And the loan he'd got from Minnie From his memory fast was fading. TOMBALIST When he came to work at evening Minnie Harhar sprung it on him, Boned him for the seven-fifty, Saying he must dig up quickly Or she'd put him out of business. Waiting then for half a minute. BONED HIM FOR THE BEGIN-FIFTY OF ME A PUT HIM OUT OF BUSINESS Waiting then for half a min. AND A PERCUMBER ON DISCUSSION Mimnie also shied utensils, Using them for punctuation; Hurled a plate with such precision That it spoiled his face forever; Slammed a stove lid on his stomach, Pot of beans against his bosom; Hit him with the mashed potatoes And a fricassee of chicken. All the time the guests were dodging Round the tables in the grill room. All that she could lay her hands on. Nothing else was there remaining But a pie; 'twas made of custard. This she seized without a tremor. With a cry she sent it hurtling Through the air, and safe it landed On the visage of the piker. With his face all plastered over, Surely he was out of business Longest Clock Pendulum. The longest clock pendulum in the world is at St. Chad's, Shrewsbury, England. It is 22 feet in length, and the ball weighs 200 pounds. "Yes," said Mrs. Lapsling, "my husband is much better now. For a day or two, though, he was threatened with tuberculosis of the lungs." AMY COP WANT A HILL RUN HIM IN Came a young man cold and hungry. He was walking on his uppers In the storms of wintry weather, And his garb was built for summen, Hanging on him loose and flabby, Like a hide hung on a fencepost. Any cop he might have met then Would have run him in and vagged him And a smile that put him bughouse. She was working in a chop joint Farther down toward the river, And his footsteps turned he often Joyfully in that direction. Just as soon as work was over With the gazelle he would wander. They were fairly glued together As they walked and chinned each other. All unknown to Minnie Harhar. Sure, she could have bawled him out then, And the gazelle would have shared it, But would that have helped to get her Any of the seven-fifty She'd invested in his raiment? Minnie Harhar pondered deeply, Made a sneak and held her temper. Minnie saw he was not coming Through with any sum of money. In the use of the invective UNTIL WE HAD EATEN UNDERWEAR IT Until he had eaten through it. Then outside the door he ambled— Exit pie and farewell piker. In the art of roughhouse making Minnie Harhar cleans the platter. Trifling some with her affections Is not now considered healthful. And the piker who has tried it! It is best that he be nameless. Innovation Credited to King. Charles II. is said to have first encouraged the public appearance of women on the stage in England in 1662. A Chance for All. The less a man knows about making love to a woman the more she can do it for him. - New York Press. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA MEALS at All Hours—Hot or Col. Board by Day, Week or Month. SOFT DRINKS. Autobiography of A Christmas Gift I am a Christmas gift. In fact, I have always been one. My age is now nineteen, though I may look older. I was made by the dainty hands of Miss Susanna Skies, who at that time was just the age I am now. Guess her age at present? She is still Miss Susanna, and she still owns me. Oh, yes, Miss Susanna gave me away. Perhaps I should explain that I am twins, being a pair of knit slippers. Miss Susanna, it was understood, had benevolent designs upon the young pastor of her church, so she knit me and sent me to the reverend youth. AUTHOR Next Christmas the preacher, who had received five other pairs, sent me to his sister. You see, knit slippers are guaranteed to fit any feet as well as any other feet. So the preacher's sister was not at all offended. The next Christmas she sent me to her old college chum, Mrs. De Brown, who was a member of her brother's congregation. Next Christmas Mrs. De B. sent me to her pastor. The pastor grinned when he saw me again and remarked something like "Cast your bread upon the waters and it will return to you after many days." The next Christmas the pastor sent me to his old college chum, who was sweet on Miss Susanna. There was every prospect of a match since Miss Susanna had despaired of winning the preacher, who was known to be engaged to another lady. But—the very next Christmas the preacher's college chum sent me to Miss Susanna with a perfumed note praising her dainty little feet. This broke off the match, of course. Well, next Christmas Miss Susanna mailed me to a friend of hers clear across the continent. Miss Susanna's address on the corner of the box in which I was mailed got rubbed off en route, and her friend didn't know who sent me. So the very next Christmas I returned to Miss Susanna. Oh, I was hard to lose! I was not made to wear; I was made to circulate. I am a good thing, and so everybody passes me along. Oh, so you recognize me now? Yes. I spent a year with you. Well, time slips, and I must be going. This is Christmas eve, you know. T. SAPP, JR. Mexico's Christmas Eve Christmas in Mexico lasts for nine days, ending with Christmas eve. 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NO CHARGES FOR JUGS, ETC. Telephone, 1739. EIGHT ```markdown ``` Senator Foraker Fights on. (Continued From First Page.) the duty of ascertaining who were the guilty members of the battalion. In other words, the senator adroitly suggests that some one acting for the President become the prosecutor of the Negro troops. Mr. Foraker said it was an elementary proposition in American law that the accused may have an opportunity to confront the accuser, and to appear in person and answer evidence with evidence. He said that he had not expected it would be necessary to enter on a new investigation of the Brownsville question, but that during the summer letters had been coming to him from these discharged Negro soldiers declaring that detectives were constantly engaging them in conversation. "These men," said Senator Foraker "are not secret service detectives, of course, for they would have no right under the law to engage in such service." TRIED TO LEARN SECRETS Continuing, the senator spoke of the activities of the detectives, as outlined by his correspondents, saying that in many cases they went so far as to take up their dwelling with the discharged soldiers for the purpose of securing their confidence and spying upon their movements. The senator read some extracts from the letters, a large batch of which he held in his hand as he spoke. One of the soldiers wrote to Senator Foraker that he was questioned by a detective in respect to any letters he might have received from the senator. "There seems to be a good deal of interest about my correspondents," added Mr. Foraker, with a sarcastic smile. The soldier told the detective that he had one letter from the senator, and when he showed it to him he remarked that there was "nothing in it to hurt." Mr. Foraker approved redrawing out the facts about the Brownsville affair, but declared that there was a right way to do it. The accused, he said, ought to have a right to answer testimony with testimony. On the conclusion of Mr. Foraker's remarks, Mr. Culberson asked that the President's message on the Brownsville affair be read, and this was done. All senators present remaining in their seats and listening attentively to the reading. FORAKER MAKES REPLY. After the reading of the message CAPITAL CITY DIST. COMPANY had been concluded, the clerk read all the statements and other evidence submitted to the War Department for which the President's message was merely a letter of transmittal. When the reading was finished Mr. Foraker made an extemporaneous reply. He closed, with these words: "Oh, shame on a government that would employ all its power, every power that it commands, not for the purpose of the protection of men in their right to be presumed innocent until they are proved guilty, but to prove men who claim they are innocent to be guilty of a heinous crime and to do it behind the door and in the dark! Shooting a man out of the dark, and in the back, is the most cowardly and indefensible procedure of which I have any concep- During the reading of the document Mr. Foraker hastily went through the printed copy and made notes. It was evident he awaited the conclusion of the reading with much impatience. As soon as it was concluded he took the floor and began speaking with great earnestness. The most interesting disclosure from the letters, apparently, was that part in which Browne is alleged to have sought to draw an admission from Conyers that Senator Foraker had "coached" him before his appearance as a witness at the Senate investigation, and was then the controlling factor in preventing a full confession. Senator Foraker manifested much feeling over this phase of the incident and some of his colleagues, judging by their expressions, shared his resentment. OFFER MADE TO CONYERS The reference to Boyd Conyers, of Monroe, Ga., in the report was also brought up by Mr. Foraker who read a letter from Conyers in which the latter said he had been offered $60 a month by government detectives who would not tell him what employment he was expected to perform. "I call attention to the fact that one of the high-sounding affidavits read in this case was signed by the man Lawson, who made his mark," said Mr. Foraker. "I predict that when this case has been probed to the bottom it will reveal many things that will bring the blush of shame to every honest man." Mr. Foraker said the statement of the President concerning this investigation by detectives showed the propriety of adopting the provision embodied in his amendment. "It seems to me," he said, "that one of the worst features of this whole unfortunate business is that Congress should now be pursued in this way by detectives in the manner I have described." Senator Foraker read a letter he had written to Conyers, in which he said he (the senator) would "look after" the detectives who were visiting him "at the proper time." WILL KEEP PROMISE. "That promise will be made good." THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. declared Mr. Foraker. Concluding the reading of what he declared was the entire correspondence between himself and Conyers, he said it should have the same consideration as the reports of the detectives who had been put on their case. "Enough has been shown," he asserted, "to make it the imperative duty of the Senate to create a tribunal before which these men can go and receive a hearing. Is there anything more atrocious than this proceeding against these men? This is the sixth time they have been put on trial, and five times they have been acquitted, in my opinion." Mr. Foraker concluded by declaring that the President's statement that the explonage against the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Regiment would be continued was additional reason for some prompt action by the Senate. Joseph Bryan Memorial Representative colored citizens of Richmond and Henrico county in cooperation with St. Philip's Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, have arranged to hold a memorial meeting in memory of the late Joseph Bryan, Esq, in St. Philip's Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The choir of St. Philip's Church will render music and there will be short eulogies delivered by the Rev. Charles L. Somers, Dr. R. E. Jones, Dr. John Meade Benson, Messrs. E. A. Randolph, Edward Ellis, Jr. Geo. St. Julien Stephens, Joseph R. Poldard, W. P. Burrell and others The Mechanics' Savings Bank, located at Richmond, Va. in a recent annual statement of its financial condition, shows deposits amounting to $481,243.65. 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