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MAIL VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 50. Editor Mitchell's Travels. LEAVING BOSTON—SIGHT-SEEING IN NEW YORK. Where Dr. Washington Suffered—The Baseball Game—A Stop in Philadelphia. While in Boston Sunday, October 14th, I visited the Ebenezer Baptist Church in company with Mr. George W. Gray and Mr. T. C. Glover. Rev. C. A. Want, the pastor was delivering an sermon. The church is spacious and the choir occupies the pulpit, so to speak. In singing the leader and his corp of warblers come to the front, even to the sacred desk itself. It was indeed a well-trained choir and I was much pleased with the services. We went to the residence of Dr. Samuel E. Courtney. He is the soul of good humor and I sat there carrying on a jovial conversation. He has a large practice. AMONG THE CHURCHES. We visited the Twelfth St. Baptist Church of which Rev. M. A. N. Shaw, M. D. is pastor. The church is large, spacious and modern. The congregation and pastor were making strenuous efforts to raise money to liquidate mortgage indebtedness. It was here that I was finally induced to speak. I left there and met Mr. John D. Jones, of Reedville, Mass. He was glad to see me and was urgent in his demand that I visit his family. I had hoped to do so, but when I got out in the automobile, the chauseur, under directions, of my good friend, Gray, carried me to Wesleyan Academy, where Dr. Boozer T. Washington had entered one of his daughters. OTHER COURTESIES. I was the recipient of signal courtesies at the hands of Mr. George W. Gray and Dr. Samuel E. Courtney. I dined at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Burrell in Cambridge. I visited the Sunday School of Calvary Baptist Church. A return to Young's Hotel and a telephone for a taxicab was quickly answered. I went to the station, accompanied by Dr. Samuel E. Courtney. A few moments later I was aboard the sleeping car enroute to New York. The train left at midnight. When I got up, I was already in the New York Central station. I was under the impression that I had entered the Pennsylvania station and it was sometime before I got my bearings. I checked my luggage in the parcel room. I saw a colored gentleman, whom I had never seen before. He resembled a picture of Prof. W. E. B. DuBois. Addressing him, he admitted his identity. I promised to call at the Crisis office. BISHOP DERRICK'S GREETING. I entered the dining room and took a seat at the table. A white gentleman occupied a seat opposite. We ate in silence. I saw a stout, thus looking gentleman enter. He wore the insignia of a Bishop of the A. M. E. Church. It took me but a moment to send to him my card. He was seated with a party of ladies on the other side of the dining room. He looked up at once with a smile and a wave of the hand. It was Right Rev. William B. Derrick, flish op of the A. M. E. Church. When I had finished my repast, I went over there and he greeted me warmly introducing me to the members of his family. He was there to send his young daughter to Cleveland. O. Modesty forbids my repeating the complimentary remarks he made concerning me. I left him in good humor and then went out to see some of my many friends in New York. DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS. I visited the office of the New York Age. Mr. Fred. R. Moore was not in his office. I met Mr. Lester A. Walton however and inspected the large plant. I talked with Bishop Alexander Walters over the telephone and he insisted upon seeing me, but he must have been unable to know his appointment. I went to the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. Several colored men wore there waiting to see Bishop Walters, who seemed to be the referee in all matters relating to the colored people. To my surprise, a colored door-holder, Mr. J. H. Lynch stood in the doorway giving information. From his appearance, one would have thought that he was a chapman of Baptist headquarters, so thoroughly of what he seemed to be. No man would think he was from Pennsylvania and he would be bound to be. and advisability of colored men voting the Democratic ticket. A COSTLY STRUCTURE. I visited the Crisis office. On my way there I met Prof. George W. Cook, who was bound for the same place. We were well received by Prof. DuBols. Miss May Childs Norney and their associates. My time was rapidly passing. I visited the National Park Bank, our New York correspondent and inspected the palatial Directors Room there. This institution has deposits amounting to over one hundred million dollars. I was welcomed there by the Assistant Cashier, Mr. W. O. Jones and a guide was summoned to show me through the palatial structure. I wandered to the crowded streets and finally decided to see the championship game of the Giants and Red Sox. I simply asked the officer what line I should take. He pointed in that direction. This was all and it was enough. I climbed the stairway of the elevated line. I passed in through the turnstyle. THE BASEBALL FANS. The crowd was there. I went up to Harlem with the crowd. I got out with the crowd and I passed in that bleacher gate, minus one dollar, with the crowd and I sat down with the crowd. Just before I reached my sent, however, some one called my name. I looked up. It was Mr. William Miller, the Richmond hotel proprietor. I went along and so far as New York was concerned saw him no more. The scene before me was exhilarating. The players were exercising themselves. A surging mass of humanity was in evidence. Two bands were there and they played. I had no difficulty in having the game explained. Even the boot-black boys could tell you the name of a player as far as he could be seen. It may be well to conclude this part of the narrative. The Oranges won this game and New York went wild. I passed out to the street and took a surface car down town. DR. WASHINGTON'S PLACE TROUBLE. I was to leave the city at 6 o'clock. I had 4 desire to see the place where Dr. Hooker T. Washington was so unmercifully beaten by the white man Ulrich. I went many blocks out of the way locating it, but finally stood before 11 1-2 W. 63rd St. where many months before the distinguished colored educator had been so inhumane treated. I do not know what the inmates thought when they saw another colored man loitering around this same neighborhood. I was informed by the colored New Yorkers that this is in the "red light" district, but nothing would seem to indicate it, as it is just over from Central Park and the houses there have brown-stone trimmings. I had lost much time finding the place and so I hastened to the subway and found myself a few moments later in the New York Central station. IN A DINING CAR I hurriedly removed my luggage from the parcel room, entered a cab and soon reached the new Pennsylvania station. I was hungry and the Pullman agent informed me that all parlor car seats had been sold. I might get accommodated, he said, in the club car. I followed his adyice and was comfortably quartered in the palatial car for men. I entered the dining car before the train had left the station. I was ushered to one of the four seat tables and my order was taken. When the train moved out, the tining car rapidly filled with hungry people. White gentlemen took the three vacant seats with no evidence of embarrassment. Colored porters eyed me at a distance. They had found out who I was. The meal completed, I passed the waiter my card. He smiled. "I know you, Mr. Mitchell," he said simply, "and when I come down will call to see you." The tip caused him to smile still more and a few moments later. I was in the Pullman, listening to the steady rumble of the train. UNDER THE WATER. The passing out of New York is now accomplished by going through a tube under New York harbor. There is a singing in the cars at times as the trip is being made. A rupture of this tube would cause the drowning of every passenger like rats in a trap. I reached Philadelphia as an hour earlier than I expected. I had a time talking to Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church. As it was I did not see him. I went to 1632 South St., where I found a number of Philadelphia's prominent colored citizens gathered. They greeted me warmly. After some discussion of existing political conditions, they Bank Again at Normal. Money Taken Out Last Week Continues to Come Back to Colored Bank. Normal conditions were restored yesterday at the house of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, the colored institution at Third and Clay Streets from which frightened depositors withdrew more than $15,000 last week because a rumor had been spread that the bank had closed its doors. The sum of $2,000 taken out during the week was redeposited yesterday. The amount returned to the bank yesterday and the $5,000 which was brought back on Friday make a total of more than half the entire disbursement occasioned by the drain. A detailed statement of the amounts paid out on Wednesday and Thursday of last week was issued by the bank yesterday showing that the net sum was $15,407, alightly less than the figures previously issued. A meeting of the bank's directors was held Friday night, as a result of which a letter was yesterday mailed to C. C. Barksdale, State Bank Examiner, thanking him for his cooperation in stopping the panic among the depositors. Thanks were also voted to the American National Bank and the First National Bank for offers of assistance. It was stated last night by John Mitchell, Jr., president of the colored bank, that every cent paid out on Wednesday and Thursday came from the reserve of the Mechanica's Savings Bank, and that it was not necessary to use the funds which the American National and the First National Banks offered. — Times-Dispatch, November 3, 1912. JEV. DR. GRAHAM HERE. He speaks to a Large Audience. Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church and one of the ablest pulpit orators in this country spoke at the Fifth St. Baptist Church last Wednesday day night upon the subject, "The Black Convert." His discourse was able and scholarly and fully met the expectations of those who had come out to hear him. He made a profound impression. The songs of Mr. Joseph Matthews were heartily enjoyed. His voice was at its best and the congregation was delighted. As much may be said of Mr. Richard Beverly, who is a new star in the musical firmament. He was also a favorite. It is hoped that Dr. Graham will favor the public with another one of these most entertaining and instructive discourses. —Mrs. Laura G. King of the Southside is visiting in New York this week. —Mr. Thomas Grey of East 16th St., Southside is confined to his home on account of sickness. —Mrs. Robena Hickmon Jones of Old Dominion St., Southside, is sick at her home. —Dr. P. B. Ramsey, who was stricken with paralysis last Saturday afternoon at his office, is much improved. Mr. John H. Smith of Wilmington, Del. is visiting the Southside this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. L. Smith of East 17th St. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson of 2316 Short Decatur St., Southside, are rejoicing over the advent of a beautiful bouncing baby girl. Moth er and daughter are getting along nicely. Mr. J. H. Mabrey left last Tuos day for Staunton, Va. to attend the funeral of the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mabrey. The funeral took place last Wednesday at Charlottesville, Va. President John Mitchell, Jr. has sent a letter of thanks to Mrs. Mangle L. Walker. President of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank for her offers of assistance during the recent "run on the institution." Rev. Graham Heard From. Rev. W. F. Graham, D. D., pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa., reports that the Northern people have the highest confidence in the stability and strength of the Mechanics' Savings Bank. All of them express themselves as being proud of John Mitchell, Jr., as one of the strongest and most reliable leaders of the Negro race. Dr. Graham reports that Mrs. Graham, not understanding she has a large deposit with the bank, was not the least alarmed. He also states that the great American Benedictine insurance Company, instead of being simply in confidence, continued depositing cash by the bank. Notes From Armstrong High School. A most excellent program was rendered on the fourth Wednesday afternoon of October at the A. M. Miller Literary Circle. Emma was the writer discussed. Miss Linda Thompson gave a most interesting sketch of his life. Miss Linda Porter, the Vice President of the Circle. So well did she deliver the address that it could be readily seen that in the near future there will be coming from Armstrong a great orator. At the meeting before, Master Everette Johnson so beautifully rendered the song "Face to Face," that he was requested to sing it again. His singing brought forth even greater applause at this meeting than at the previous one. "Just As the Ship Went Down," sung by Miss A. Ferris was something great. As Miss Ferris sang, one could picture the great Titanic going down into the deep and when the words "Nearer the God to Thee" were reached such a fullness came over everyone. This song brought so much applause that the singer had to favor the Circle with an encore. Like snowfall falling on the ground did the fairy fingers of Miss Annie Thomas triple over the keys as she rendered a beautiful instrut mental solo. Miss Belle Fisher, another of Armstrong's mocking birds rendered a beautiful selection. Miss Emma Randolph rected a most pathetic selection, during which Miss Elizabeth Coles played the "Flower Song" on the piano. Tears were seen falling from the eyes of the listeners. This selection won great applause. Miss Kerna Holmes, forty, of this Circle, has in the early time she's held the position taken such an interest in the Circle; and is doing so much to make it worth while. Miss Holmes is always ready to help in that which is good. The Circle feels honored in having such as their Secretary. The next meeting November 13th. Friends are invited to attend. Gov. Wilson's Message to Colored Americans. 3* W. State St., Trenton, N. J. October 16, 1912. My Dear Bishop Walters: It is a matter of genuine disappointment to me that I shall not be able to be present at the meeting on Saturday night, but inasmuch as I am cancelling every possible engagement, in view of the distressing assault upon Mr. Roosevelt, I do not feel that I can properly add others. I am fulfilling only those to which I have been bound for many weeks. It would afford me pleasure to be present, because there are certain things I want to say. I hope that it seems superfluous to those who know me, but to those who do not know me perhaps it is not necessary for me to assure my Colored fellow-citizens of my earnest wish to see justice done them in every matter, and not mere grudging justice, but justice executed with liberality and cordial good feeling. Every guarantee of our law; every principle of our constitution, commands this, and our sympathies should also make it easy. The Colored people of the United States have made extraordinary progress towards self-support and usefulness, and ought to be encouraged in every possible and proper way. My sympathy with them is of long standing, and I want to assure them through you that should I become President of the United States, they may count upon me for absolute fair dealing and for everything by which I could assist in advancing the interests of their race in the United States. Cordially and sincerely yours, WOODROW WILSON. Bishop Alexander Walters, co Judge Robert S. Hudapeth. co Judge Robert S. Hudspeth New York City. Removal Notice. Dr. E. R. Jefferson announces the removal of his offices from the Mechanics' Savings Bank Building and No. 2 East Duval St. to 706 N. 1st St. He cordially invites his patrons and the public to call and inspect his offices, which are equipped with the latest surgical appliances. Rev. D. W. Dewks to prevail at Fifth Baptist Roy. D. Webster Davis will presc at the Fifth Baptist Church, corner Pium and Cury Stn. Third Sunday, November 17, 1913. 11:39 A. M. and 2:20 P. M. Come here, come hill and help us in our struggle. New Work in the Southwest Knights of Pythias Easer Dante, Va. One of the Largest Mining Towns in the South-western Part of the Stage. It seems that this Lodge has the brightest future of any Lodge in the State. They are twenty-eight in number and can meet every night as the hall light and water are furnished by this large Coal Company, free of charge. It seems as if this is one Coal Company that wishes for success of working men, and is demonstrating it by spending their money for the working men's comfort and pleasure, as we find that the church and hall, water and lights are furnished free to all, which should be highly appreciated by the people of Dante, as this is seldom found in mining sections. Dr. I. D. Burrell of Roanoke, Va. arrived in Bluefield, W. Va. on the night of the 25th, and spent the night at the Imperial Hotel, of which Mr. James T. Holly is proprietor, who made it very pleasant for him. Dr. Burrell was joined by D. C. Johnson in Bluefield, W. Va. on the 29th. They dined together and left Bluefield at 8:45 A. M. They reached St. Paul at 12:40, and to their great surprise found that the C. C. & O. had left them, as the N. and W. train was running about thirty-five minutes late. At St. Paul they had to lay over about three hours. We arrived at Dante, Va. about five o'clock. We were met by Sir D. R. Hale and Jno. Warren, who were expecting us. We were taken to Mr. Hubbard Hyler's residence, where dinner had been prepared and they were disappointed on account of the lateness of the train, but supper was waiting for us just the same. The supper was enjoyed by us, and we ate a hearty meal as we had saved our appetite for this purpose. After supper we went to the hall, where Dr. Burrell, the Grand Medical Register, began examination, which was finished about ten o'clock P. M. The initiation was begun immediately after the examination, and was completed about 12 o'clock. At this point we were notified that the ladies wanted to serve supper and refreshments, therefore we postponed installation of officers until after supper. The ladies filed in the hall, with their many huskets of refreshments of the season. We are sure that no one left hungry, as many huskets had not been uncovered. The ladies stayed to the installation of officers and they were well pleased. Mrs. Hubbard Hyler insisted to become a member of the Order but we told her we had a department for the ladies, therefore the ladies have promised us to get up for us the ladies' department in a short while. We have great confidence in this promise as there are so many ladies seemingly interested in the interest of the Order. The following ladies took great pleasure in serving, supper for us and the twenty-eight newly made members; Mrs. Ellen Miller, Mrs. Dora Nelson, Mrs. Hubbard Hyler, Mrs. George Gaines, Mrs. Jesse James, Mrs. Minnie Washington and Mrs. Maggie Fane. Afterwards the following officers were installed: Doc. Witcher, C. C.; Thomas Williams, V. C.; A. W. Jones, P.; D. R. Hale, M. of W.; David Jackson, K. of R. and S.; James P. Staples, M. of F.; Andy Young, M. of Ex.; John Warren, M. at A.; Southern Foster, I. G.; Alexander Moton, O. G. Trustees—Hubbard Hyler, 18 mos.; William Ruth, 12 mos.; Alex Wade, 6 mos. Attendants—J. B. McDaniel, Ben James, Robert Anderson, Arthur Dickerson. We completed our work about 2:30 We spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard Hyler, who were amply prepared to take care of us and made it pleasant. John Wattner was appointed agent for the PLANET by D. C. Johnson, the great Negro advocate, and he be gan his duty at once. The following is his list of subscribers for one year: John Warren, David Witcher, Robert Anderson, Thomas Prater, Thomas as Williams, J. B. McDaniel, D. R. Hale, Hubbard Hyler, Andy Young, Mrs. Maggie Fane and Mrs. Eliza Miller. We arose about six o'clock and prepared for our leave. We left about 7:45 reaching St. Paul just in time to board the N. and W. train. We reached Bluefield, W. Va. about 12:30 and took dinner at the Imperial Hotel, after which we visited the Richerson Brothers Printing Press, one of the most complete in the State. Also Dr. Cobb's place the oldest colored druggist in the city. Also we called at D. A. Fudge's place, the only colored saloon in the city. We were made pleasant by all. Dr. Burrell's train left Bluefield on time, putting him in Ropanoke, Va. about 6:36. D. C. Johnson's train was too and a half hour late, making him reach home about 5 o'clock. Penny Wise and Astoria Benelli Pound Foolish. cial Club Speaks (New Orleans, La. Business Journal) There appeared in the columns of the Advance-Messenger under the heading of "The Facts in the Case" an incomplete and misleading statement about the Knights of Pythias printing, which was as usual awarded to white printers. If the Advance Messenger got what they term facts from Mr. Green, why he simply did not tell the tale just as it really was. The whole truth about the matter is as follows: Samples were sent to our office requesting estimate. Among these samples was a copy of the Official Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Loudsiana. Estimate was requested for 10,000 copies to be printed with smaller type than the sample. We submitted a bid for 8 point type. Mr. Green left the city shortly afterwards, we were told. Some time after this we were, requested to submit the second bid, as Mr. Green did not receive our letter. Why he did not we are at a loss to understand as it was mailed in Pythian Temple. To make a long story short we were informed that our bid was accepted. Mr. Smith, the legal representative brought us the contract. This contract called for 8 point type solid. Mr. Smith explained that he did not want the matter spread to make any extra pages. He did not even want the proper space allowed for the headings, etc. All of ye friends of the Grand Chancellor who have tears, prepare to shed them now. Listen. Too white printers had elaborated and spreaded the type and made all of the extra pages they desired for years. Each copy of these books will show this. Now when it comes to us, they discover that there were a number of pages that could have been saved. We called upon Mr. Green and explained to him that we figured on this book as the sample furnished and showed him how sample copy had been spreaded. We told him that if he wanted it solid it would cost more; this was reasonable because it was not figured this way. In fact we knew nothing about it until we read the agreement which Mr. Smith presented. Well, Mr. Green informed us that we could have the work at our first figure and that he had an estimate cheaper than our last figure. We could plainly see from the contract submitted to us that there was no desire to give us a living chance at the printing. It was all a matter of formality. To show the general feeling about this printing in this city, one printer offered to wager $10.00 to $5.00 that we wouldn't get the printing if we offered to do it for nothing. To even speak about a Negro doing this printing will cause laughter. The Grand Lodge is supposed to give this printing to the lowest responsible biddder, so far and so good. This same Grand Lodge are owners of the Pythian Temple where we are paying rent. Now we ask the public as we wrote Mr. Green. "Is it wise management to give this printing to whites for a few dollars less than we asked, when we are paying several hundred dollars yearly rental to this same Grand Lodge?" We lost this printing by a few dollars. The Grand Lodge will lose rent of hundreds, yes thousands of dollars. It is mighty hard to find a good tenant who will pay his rent promptly. This statement is evidenced by the present vacant offices in the building. An office in the Pythian Temple is a luxury, not a necessity. It is true that Mr. Green gave us a little more consideration this year than he did last time. Why? The public and the members of the Lodge who seem to have the success of the Order more to heart than he has, demanded it. We were not using the big stick as our friend from Alexandria calls it for ourselves. We are fighting to have this printing done by some Negro office. We are busy night and day. All of this printing except the policies can be printed by several Negro offices in this city and it should be given to them. Had not the Advance-Messenger meddled into this affair we were only going to move and say nothing. Now that it has re-opened hostilities let the shots come thick and fast. We have some mighty good ammunition and will use it with telling effect upon this Prince of Meddlers. Home! Rent! Rent! If you are thinking of renting out your property, or changing your agent, you should secure my services at once. I make a specialty of the collection of roots, and give all such business my personal attention, thereby assuring you the very best results. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. Astoria Benelli- h. clal Club Speaks Richmond, Va. Nov. 2, 1912. To the President, Cashier and Direc- tors of the Mechanics' Savings Bank. Gentlemen: At a recent meeting of the Astoria Bonehclal Club, hold for the purpose of considering the recent trouble ex- perienced by your bank, and the stability of the same, it was decided by a unanimous vote that the de- posits of our Club remain in your bank: that a letter be sent you expressing our faith in the same; also that we make known the fact that as a body of young men bound to gather by social and business ties we can not afford to take any stand other than that which tends to up- lift our community, our city and our race. We deplore very much the unfortun- ate happening of a few days ago, and yet we hope this will be the means of the Mechanics' Bank doing even more good to the masses in the d future. We pledge our hearty sup- port and co-operation both individu- ally and collectively. With best wishes for success, we are Yours, THE ASTORIA BENEFICIAL CLUB J. E. Harris, President. W. A. Scott, Secretary. Independent Beneficial Club Acta. At the meeting of the Independent Beneficial Club last Tuesday night, it was decided to return to the Mechanics' Savings Bank the money drawn from that institution by the banking committee of the organization during the recent "run." The interesting fact was brought out that the Vice-President of the Mechanics' Savings Bank; the Secretary and the member of the Finance Committee were members of the organization and yet this committee had proceeded to go with the crowd and draw the money. The vote in the Club to return the money was unanimous. Much Money Deposited. The sum of ($7,288.16) seven thousand, two hundred and eighty-eight dollars and sixteen cents was deposited in the Mechanics' Savings Bank of Richmond last Wednesday. One colored citizen made a deposit of ($1,500.00) eighteen hundred dollars in his own right. To the Editor of The Times Dispatch: Sir, - We are very much grieved to see that an attempt was made this week to injure the Mechanics Savings Bank, of which John Mitchell is president. We know the president of this bank and nearly all of the directors, and are fully persuaded that they are substantial and reliable men. We are personally acquainted with the business ability of the president of the bank and there is no doubt in our minds whatever but that the bank is being run in a business-like and thorough manner. We just feel that we would like to say this to the public. POLLARD & BAGBY. November 2, 1912. Donation Day. Thanksgiving Day, November 28th will be Donation Day at the Negro Baptist Old Folks Home, 508 West Baker Street. Contributions of all kinds will be thankfully received. REV. J. J. CARTER, Acting Pres. DR. W. H. STOKES, Secretary. Health of the Child in School. Do you eat breakfast every day? Do you drink coffee or tea? Do you have your bedroom window open or shut at night? Do you own a toothbrush? These and other pertinent questions are to be answered by the children in the public schools of Minnesota. They form part of a "Health Grading Outline" prepared by Dr. Ernest B. Hoag, Special Director of School Hygiene for the State whereby teachers and school nurses may learn in the most direct manner possible the physical condition of the children intrusted to their care. "Rational conservation of the mental and physical health of our school children" is the ultimate ideal of this and other current health projects reported to the United States Bureau of Education. The appointment of a special State Director for school hygiene, and the institution of a searching but non-technical health survey by teachers and school nurses are important contributions in the school-hygiene movement that is now steadily making its way throughout the country. --- The Three Guardsmen By ALEXANDRE DUMAS SYNOPSIS Young D'Artagnan, going to Paris to cook service under De Treville, captain of the king's guards, has a quarrel in Meung with a man accompanied by miliary. D'Artagnan is received by Treville and meets the three guardenom Porthos, Aramis and Athos. They have been quarrelsome. Cardinal Ibelleuse's guards. Athos is wounded. Treville offers D'Artagnan a letter to the director of the royal military academy. D'Artagnan sees the man of Meung rushes to incept him, bumps into Athos and is challenged. D'Artagnan offends Porthos and Aramis and engages to fight with them after Athos. Instead he aids them in a fight with the cardinal's guards. The three embrace D'Artagnan. The king listens to the cardinal's account of the fight. D'Artagnan wounds Bernajoux, relative of M. de la Trenouille, who complains to the king. Louis places D'Artagnan in M. Dessart's guards. He acquires a jacket, the king gives him. Those has Mouqueture, Aramis, who intends to take orders, has Hizin. Bonacieux, D'Artagnan's landlord, misses his wife, sequestres to the queen and proteges of Laporte, queen's valet. She knows of the queen's love affairs. Bonacieux assists aid of D'Artagnan and his friends. Bonacieux is arrested. His wife is rescued from the police by D'Artagnan, who loves her. He takes her to Ariane's house. He is to go to the Louvre and warn Laporta. Mma. Bonacieux is supplied by D'Artagnan in mysterious intrigues at night. She warns him not to mingle in them. He promises to go home. The Duke of Buckingham, favorite of King Charles of England, is in love with the queen of France. D'Artagnan assists him, and Athos is arrested by mistake for D'Artagnan. Queen Anne sends Buckingham away after giving him a javelin casket as a remembrance. Bonacieux, under arrest, is sent to London to steal two studs. Bonacieux frees Travellie protests against the cardinal's treatment of musketeers. Louis forces from Anne a letter planning an attack on the cardinal. Richelieu induces Louis to plan a tail and ask the queen to wear the studs. Milly has given two. Mone Bonacieux offers to aid the queen in recovering the diamonds from Buckingham, but discloses unintentionally to Bonacieux, now Richelieu's tool, that Anne wishes to send a messenger to London. D'Artagnan offers to go to London for the studs. His three friends and the four jackeys are to accompany him. Athos, Porthes, Aramis and their servants are forced to drop out at various places by ruses of the cardinal. At Calais D'Artagnan wounds Count de Wardes in a duel. D'Artagnan in England. Buckingham has two studs made to replace those stolen; and D'Artagnan acts out with D'twelve for France. At the ball the queen wears twelve studs, reassuring the king and mystifying the cardinal. Anne gives D'Artagnan a diamond ring. Mone, Bonacieux is kidnapped again. D'Artagnan is set to out next day to seek his three friends and their servants. D'Artagnan suspects Bonacieux of being concerned in his wife's kidnapping. For instance, he might have found in a country im. He was waiting for the "watches," really wife of a Paris lawyer. D'ARTAGNAN had appeared to believe all that Portosh had told him, convinced that no friendship will hold out against a surprised secret, particularly when pride is deeply interested in that secret. Now, in his projects of intrigue for the future and determined as he was to make his three friends the instruments of his fortune, D'Artagnan was not sorry at getting in his gramp beforehand the invisible strings by which he reckoned upon moving them. And yet as he journeyed along a profound sadness weighed upon his heart. He thought of young and pretty Mme. Bonacieux. He teared that some serious misfortune had befallen the poor woman. He had no doubt she was a victim of the cardinal's vengeance, and; as was well known, the vengeance of his ensisence was terrible. At the Crevecoeur inn, where he had laid Aramia, it was not a host, but a hostess who received him. D'Artagnan was a physiognomist. His eye took in at a glance the plump, cheerful countenance of the midriss of the place, and he at once perceived there was no occasion for disarming with her. "My good dame," asked D'Artagnan, "man you tell me what is become of one of my friends whom we were obliged to leave here about twelve days ago." "A kindness young man, three or four twenty years old, mild, amicable and well made." "Kindly the man—wounded, more than in the shoulder." "Just so. Well, menowow, he is still." "Ah, my dear dame," said D'Artagne, springing from his horse and throwing the bride to Planchet, "you restore me to life! Where is this dear Amanda? Like my embrace him! I am quite anxious to see him again." "I bag your pardon, monsieur, but I doubt whether he can see you at this moment. He is with the cure of Montdidier and the superior of the Jesuits of Amiens. After his illness grace touched him, and he determined to enter into orders. In monsieur still anxious to see him!" "More so than ever." "Well, monsieur has only to take the right hand staircase in the yard and knock at No. 5, on the second floor." D'Artagnan walked quickly in the direction pointed out and mounted que of those exterior staircases that are still to be seen in the yards of our old fashioned inn. The door opened and D'Artagnan penetrated into the chamber. Aramis, in a black gown, his head enveloped in a sort of round, flat cap, was seated before an oblong, table, covered with rolls of paper and enormous volumes in folio. At his right hand was placed the superior of the Jesuita, and on his left the cure of Montdidier. The curtains were half drawn. At the noise made by D'Artagnan on entering Aramis lifted, up his head and beheld his friend. But to the great my touchment of the young man, the sight of him did not produce much effect upon the musketeer, so completely was his mind detached from the things of this world. "Good day to you, dear D'Artagnan. Believe me, I am very glad to see you." "So am I delighted to see you," said D'Artagnan, "but I disturb you, perhaps, my dear Aramis," continued D'Artagnan, "for by what I see I am led to believe you are confessing to these golemen." Aramis colored imperceptibly. "You disturb me! Oh, quite the contrary dear friend, I swear. And as a proof of what I say, permit me to declare I am rejoiced to see you safe and sound." "Ah, hell come round," thought D'Artagnan, "that's not bad." "For this gentleman, who is my friend, has just escaped from a serif our danger," continued Aramis, withunction, pointing to D'Artagnan with his hand and addressing the two scale slasters. "You arrive very apropos, D'Artagnan, and by taking part in our discussion may assist us with your intelligence, M. le Principal of Amiens, M. le Cure of Montdidier, and I are arguing upon certain theological questions with which we have been much interested." "Work slowly," said the cure, "We leave you in an excellent tone of mind until tomorrow." "Yes; the ground is all sown," said the Jesuit. "You promise to become one of the lights of the church." Aramis conducted them to the foot of the stairs and then immediately came up again to D'Artagnan. "You see," said he, "that I am returned to my original ideas. These plans of retreat have been formed for a long time. You have often heard me speak of them, have you not, my friend?" "Yes, but I must confess that I always thought you were joking. But I have eaten nothing since 10 o'clock this morning, and I am hungry." "We will dine directly, my friend, only you must please to remember that this is Friday. Now, on such a day I cannot eat meat or see it eaten. If you can be satisfied with my dinner, it consists of cooked spinach and fruits. On your account I will add some eggs, and that is a serious infraction of the rule, for eggs are meat, since they engender chickens." "And so, Aramis, you are decidedly going into the church? What will our two friends say? What will M. de Treville say? They will treat you as an deserter, I warn you." "I do not enter the church; I re-enter it. I deserted the church for the world, for you know that I committed violence upon myself, when I became a musketeer." "Who—I? I know nothing about it." "You don't know how I quitted the seminary?" "Not at all." "This is my history then." And Aramis told D'Artagnan how he had been compelled to leave the theological seminary after killing a man in a duel fought about a woman. He continued: "Atthos, whose acquaintance I made about that period, and Porthos, who had taught me some effective tricks of fence, prevailed upon me to solicit the uniform of a musketeer. The king entertained great regard for my father, who had fallen at the siege of Arras, and the uniform was granted. You may understand that the moment is arrived for me to reenter into the bosom of the church. This wound, my dear D'Artagnan, has been a warning to me from heaven." "This wound? Babl It is nearly healed, and I am sure that it is not that which at the present moment gives you the most pain." "What do you think it is, then?" said Aramis, blushing. "You have one in your heart, Aramis, one deeper and more painful, a wound made by a woman." The eye of Aramis kindled in spite of blimeself. "Ah," said he, dissembling his emotion under a feigned caroliness, "according to your idea, then, my brain is turned! And for whom—for some one with whom I have trifled in some garronion! Fier!" "I crave your pardon, my dear Aramis, but I thought you aimed higher." "Higher? And who am I to nourish such ambition? A poor musketer, a baggar and unknown who hates slavery and finde himself ill placed in the world." "Ams, my dear Aramis!" said D'Artagnan, in his turn bearing a profound sign. "A woman whom I love, whom I adore, has just been torn from me by fervor. I do not know where she is: I Subscribe to The Planet. P. W. "She is not faithless; she still loves me!" "She is not faithless; she still loves me!" have "no means of ascertainting where she has been taken to. She is perhaps a prisoner; she is perhaps dead." "Yes, but you have at least this conolation, that you can say to yourself she has not quitted you voluntarily, while I—" "While what?" "Nothing?" replied Aramis, "nothing." "So you renounce the world, then forever; that is a settled thing; a resolution decreed?" "Forever! You are my friend today, tomorrow you will be no more to me than a shadow, or, rather, even you will no longer exist for me. As for the world, it is a sepulcher and nothing else." "Well, then, let us say no more about it," said D'Aragnan, "and let us burn this letter, which, no doubt, announces to you some fresh indelicity of your servant maid." "What letter?" cried Aramis eagerly. "A letter which was, sent to your abode in your absence and which was given to me for you." "But from whom is that letter?" "Oh, from some heartbroken waiting woman of Mme, de Chevreures, perhaps, who was obliged to return to Toura with her mistress and who in order to appear smart and attractive, atole some perfumed paper and sealed her letter with a duchess' coronet." "What do you say?" "Well, I really think I must have lost it," said the young man maliciously, while pretending to search for it. "D'Artagnan, D'Artagnan," cried Aramis, "you are killing me!" "Well, here it is at last!" said D'Artagnan as he drew the letter from his pocket... Aramis sprang toward him, seized the letter, read it, or, rather, devoured it, his countenance absolutely beaming with delight. "Thanks, D'Artagnan, thanks!" cried he, almost in a state of delirium. "She was forced to return to Tours. She is not faithless; she still loves me. Dear friend, let me embrace your Happiness almost atties me." At that moment Hazin entered with the spinach and the omelette. "He off, you scoundrel!" cried Aramis, throwing his cap in his face. "Order a larded hare, a fat capon and four bottles of the heat Burgundy! Let us drink, my dear D'Artagnan, and while we do so tell me something about what is doing in the world yonder." CHAPTER XXI W "WELL, we have now to search for Athen," said D'Artagnan to the viractions Aramis when he had informed him of all that had passed since their departure from the capital and a good dinner had made one of them forget his theology and the other his fatigue. "Do you think, then, that any harm can have happened to him?" asked Aramis. "Athos is so cool, so brave and handles his sword so skillfully." "There is no doubt of all that. But I fear leat Athos should have been beaten down by a mob of serving men. This is my reason, for wishing to set out again as soon as I possibly can." "I will try to accompany you," said Aramis, "though I scarcely feel in condition to mount on horseback. When do you mean to set out?" "Tomorrow at daybreak." "Till tomorrow, then," said Aramis, "for, iron nerved as you are, you must stand in need of repose." The next morning when D'Artagan entered Aramis' chamber he found him standing at the window. "What are you looking at there?" asked D'Artagan. "I am admiring three magnificent horses which the stable leads are heading about. It would be a pleasure worthy of a prince to travel upon such horses." "Well, my dear Aramis, you may enjoy that pleasure, for one of those three horses is yours, with its caparison." "What, these rich hoisters, that velvet housing, that middle studded with silver, are they all mine? Why, it must have been, the king who made you such a present." "I choose that which the red hooded boy is leading." "Have it, then." "That is enough to drive away all my pain. I could ride upon him with thirty balls in my body. What handle some strife?" Hola! Basta, come jump this minute." "The two young men and the locating went down into the yard. "Hold my strife, Basta," cried Antoine. And Aramia sitting into the middle with his usual grave and lightness, but allow a few vultures and crevices of the noble animal his rider hit his paws come on so insupportability that he turned pale and became unremedy in his sent. D'Aramia caught him in his arms and assisted him so his chamber. "That's well, my dear Aramia; take care of yourself," said he. "I will go alone in search of Athos." "You are a man of brawn," replied Aramia. "No; I have good luck, that is all. But how do you mean to pawn your time (till I come back)? No more theology." They took leave of each other and in ten minutes, after commending his friend to the carees of the hostess and Baxin, D'Aramian was trotting along in the direction of Aulena. How was he going to find Athos, even should he find him at all? The position in which he had left him was critical. He might very probably have uncumbed. This idea, while darkening his brow, drew several sighs from him and caused him to formulate to himself a few rows of vengeance. Of all his friends Athos was the oldest and the least resembling him in appearance, in his tastes and sympathies. And yet he entertained a marked preference for this gentleman. The noble and distinguished air of Athos, those dishes of greatness from time to time broke out from the shade in which he voluntarily kept himself, that unalterable equality of temper which made him the most pleasant companion in the world, that forced gaiety, that bravery which might have been termed blind if it had not been the result of the rarest cosiness—such qualities attracted more than the esteem, more than the friendship, of D'Artagnan; they attracted his admiration. "Well," thought D'Artagnan, "poor Athos is perhaps at this moment dead, and dead by my fault, for it was I who dragged him into this affair." And these thoughts redoubled the eagerness of D'Artagnan, who excited his horse, which stood in need of no excitement, and they proceeded at a rapid pace. About 11 o'clock in the morning they perceived Amlens, and at half past 11 they were at the door of the inn. D'Artagnan had often meditated against the perilous host one of those hearty vengeances which offer consolation while being hoped for. He entered the hostry with his hat pulled over his eyes, his left hand on the pummel of the sword, and cracking his whip with his right hand. "Do you remember me?" said he to the host, who advanced, bowing, toward him. "I have not that honor, monsigneur," replied the latter, his eyes being dazzled by the brilliant style in which D'Artagnan traveled. "Well, two words will refresh your memory. What have you done with that audacity against whom you had the audacity about twelve days ago to make an accusation of passing bad money? The host became as pale as death, D'Artagnan having assumed a threatening attitude, and Panchet having modeled himself upon his master. "Ah, monsigneur, do not mention it!" cried the host in the most pliable voice imaginable. "Ah, sedgneur, how dearly have I paid for that fault! Delgu to listen to me, monsigneur, and be merciful. Sit down, I beg." D'Artagnan, mute with anger and unaccomplished, took a seat in the threatening attitude of a judge. Panchet looking fiercely over the back of his fauteuil. "Here is the history, monsignour," resumed the trembling host, "for I now recollect you. It was you who rode off at the moment I had that unfortunate difference with the gentleman you speak of. I had been warned by the authorities that a celebrated colner of bad money would arrive at my place with several of his companions, all disgusted as guards or musketeers. I was furnished with a description of your homes, your lackeys, your furnishances—nothing was omitted." "Go on, go on!" said D'Artagnan, who quickly conceived whence such an exact description had come. "I took, then, in conformity with the orders of the authorities, who sent me a reinforcement of six men, such measures as I thought necessary to get possession of the persons of the pretended colners." "But, once again, that gentleman, where is he? What is become of him? Is he dead? Is he living?" "That gentleman, your friend, defended himself desperately. Having placed two men bors de combat with his pistols, he retreated, fighting with his sword, with which he dismiled one of my men and stunned me with a blow of the flat side of it." "But," cried D'Artagnan, "Atheos—what is become of Athos?" "While fighting and retreating, as I have told monseigneur, he found the door, of the cellar, stains behind him, and as the door was open, he took out the key and barricaded himself inside. As we were sure of finding him there, we left him alone." "Yes," said D'Artagnan, "you did not particularly wish to kill him and so were satisfied with detaining him a prisoner." "A prisoner, monsigneur? Why, he imprinted himself. The two men that were wounded were carried off by their companions, and I have heard nothing of them since. I went to M. the Governor, to whom I related all that had passed, and whom I asked what I should do with my prisoner. But M. the Governor was all astonishment. He told me he knew nothing about the matter." "But Athos' gried D'Artagnan. "As I was, anxious to repair the wrongs I had done the prisoner," recalled the maneeper. "I took my way straight to the celler in order to set him at liberty. Ah, monsieur, he was no longer a man, he was a dervil! To my offer of liberty, he replied that it was nothing but a mere and that he should get out if he intended to be jump his own condition, I had him very happily, for I could not consent from myself the scripe I had got into by laying hands on one of his master's mansions. I told him I was quite ready to submit to his condition. "In the first place," said he, "I insist upon having my hockey played with me, fully armed." We hastened to show this order, for you will please to understand, mansieur, we were disposed to do everything your friend could dostra. M. Grimland (he told us his name, he did, although he does not talk much). M. Grimland, then went down to the cellar, wounded as he was; then his master having received him, barricaded the door afresh and ordered us to remain quiet in our own bar." "Well, where is Atbos now?" cried D'Artagnan. "In the cellar, mansieur. Ah, if you could but persuade him to come out, mansieur!" "Then he is there? I shall find him there?" "Without doubt you will, monsieur, He persists in remaining there. We every day pass through the loophole some bread at the end of a fork and some meat when he asks for it; but, also, it is not of bread and meat that he makes the greatest consumption." "So that from that time"—replied D'Artagnan, totally unable to refrain from laughing at the pitiful face of the host. "So that from that time, monsieur, continued the latter, "we have led the most miserable life imaginable, for you must know, monsieur, that all our provisions are in the cellar. We are forced to refuse food and drink to the travelers who come to the house, so that our hostelry is daily going to ruin." "And not more than justice, neither, you stupid man. Could you not perceive by our appearance that we were people of quality and not colmen—say?" "Yes, monsieur, you are right," said the host. "But, hark, hark; there he is in a passion again!" "Somebody has disturbed him, no doubt," said D'Artagan. "But he must be disturbed!" cried the host. "Here are two English gentlemen just arrived!" "Well?" "Well, the English like good wine, as you may know, monsieur. These have asked for the beat. My wife then requested permission of M. Athos to go into the collar to satisfy these gentlemen, and he, as usual, has refused. Ab, there he is louder than ever!" D'Artagnan, in fact, heard a great noise on the side next the cellar. He rose and, preceded by the host, wringing his hands and followed by Planchet with his musketoon, ready for action, he approached the scene of action. "But this is a tyranny," cried one of the Englishmen in very good French, though with a foreign accent, "that this madman will not allow these good people access to their own wine! Nonsense! Let us break open the door, and if he is too far gone in his madness—well, we will kill him!" "Softly, gentlemen," said D'Artagnan, drawing his pistols from his belt, "there is nobody to be killed, if you please." "Good, good!" cried Athos from the other side of the door. "Let them just come in, these devourers of little children, and we shall see!" Brave as they appeared to be, the two English gentlemen looked at each other hesitatingly. There was a moment of silence, but at length the two Englishmen felt ashamed to draw back, and the more angry one descended the five or six steps which led to the earl and gave a kick against the door enough to split a wall. "Planchet," said D'Artagnan, cocking his pistols, "I will take charge of the one at the top; you look to the one below. Now, gentlemen, if it's battle you want you shall have it." "Ah!" cried the hollow voice of Athos, "I can bear D'Artagnan, I think." "Yes," cried D'Artagnan, "I am here! The gentlemen had drawn their swords, but they found themselves taken between two fires. They still hesitated an instant, but, as before, pride prevailed, and a second kick split the door from bottom to top. "Stand on one side, D'Artagnan, stand on one side!" cried Athos. "I am going to fire." "Gentleman," exclaimed D'Artagnan, whom reflection never abandoned, "gentleman, think of what you are about Patience, Athos You are running your heads into a very silly affair. You will be riddled. My lecky and I will have three shots at you, and you will get as many from the collar. You will then have our swords, with watch, I can assure you, my friend and I can play tolerably well. Let me conduct your business and my own. You shall soon have something to drive, I give you my word. Gentlemen, return your swords to their scabbards." "We will provided you replace your pistols in your belt." "Willingly." And D'Artagnan set the example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncook his musketeer. The Englishmen, overcome by these peaceful proceedings, sheathed their swords grumblingly. The history of Athos' imprisonment, was then related to them, and as they were really gentlemen they pronounced the host in the wrong. "Now, gentlemen," said D'Artagnan, go up to your room again and in ten minutes, I will answer for it, you shall have all you desire." The Englishmen bowed and went upstairs. "Now I am alone, my dear Athos," said D'Artagnan, "open the door, I beg of you." An instant after the broken door was pierced and the pale face of Athos appeared, with a rapid glance took a survey of the crowd. If Athos threw himself on his well and followed him steadily. He then endeavored to draw him from the most hostile bank to his companion pursued that African manager. "Why, you are weakhead!" said he. "I'll not at all. I am dead drunk, that's all, and never did a snort at about getting on boots. Why, my good best, I wrist at least have drunk for my part 800 bottles." "Oh," cried the light. "If the hockey ban drank only half as much as the winter I am a retired man." In the meantime Grissom appeared in his turn behind his master with his musculature on his shoulder, and his head shaking like one of those drunk on satyra in the pictures of Nubena. He was moistened before and behind with a liquid which the host recognized as his best olive oil. The procession 'crossed the public room and proceeded to take possession of the best apartment in the house, which D'Artagnan occupied by authority. In the meantime the host and his wife hurried down with lamps into the Then the lamentations of the host and hostess pierced the vault of the cellar. D'Artagnan himself was moved by them; Athos did not even turn his head. But to grief succeeded rage. The host armed himself with a spit and rushed into the chamber occupied by the two friends. "Some wine!" said Athos on perceiving the host. "Some wine," cried the stupened host, "some wine! Why, you have drunk more than 100 pitotles' worth! I am a ruined man, lost, destroyed! You shall pay me for all this!" "You triple ass!" said Athos, rising, but he sank down again immediately. He had tried his strength to the utmost. D'Artagnan came to his relief, with his whip in his hand. The host drew back and burst into tears. "My dear friend," said D'Artagnan, "if you stun us in this manner we B. BERGER "You shall pay me for all thie!" will all four go and abut ourselves up in your cellar and see if the mischief be as great as you say. "Oh, gentlemen, gentleman!" said the host. "I am a poor innkeeper; you will have pity on me." "Come hither, and let us talk the matter over," said Athos. "At the moment I was about to pay you I had placed my purse, with 60 pistoles, on the table. Where is it?" "Deposited in the justice's office; they said it was bad money." "Very well; get me my purse back and keep the 60 pistoles." "But monsieur knows very well that justice never lets go that, which it once lays hold of. If it were bad money, there might be some hopes, but unfortunately they are all good pieces." "Come," said D'Artagnan, "let us try further; Athos horse, where is that?" "In the stable." "It's worth 80 pistols, take it, and there ends the matter." "What!" cried Athos, "are you selling my horse, my Bajanet? And pray upon what shall I make my campaign, upon Grinand?" "I have brought you another," said D'Artagnan. "And a magnificent one too!" cried the host. "Well, since there is another finer and younger, why, you may take the old one and let us have some wine." "Which?" asked the host, quite cheerful again. "And don't forget," said D'Artagnan, "to bring up four bottles of the same sort for the two English gentlemen." "And now," said Athena, "while they are bringing up the wine, tell me, D'Artagnan, what has become of the other. Come!" D'Artagnan related how he had found Porchos in bed with a strained knee and Aramis at a table between two theologians. D'Artagnan also related his adventure with Mina. Bennetux. Athos listened to him with perfect immobility of countenance and, when he had finished: "Triste, all that," said Athena, "nothing but trifles." That was Athon's expression. "You always say trifles, my dear Athon," said D'Artagnan, "and that comes very ill from you, who have never been in love." The risk associated are of abuse gathered from the house, and he was sitting in the room, with a smile on his face, and he was smiling. "I am great. Do you like being in which he wipes his hands? You are very beautiful and he loves you, believe me, my dear D. Armenius." "Oh, but she seemed to love me so!" "Bee hop! Why, there lives not a man who has not believed, as you do that his mistress loved him, and there does not a man who has not been deserved by his mistress. Your mistresses is laughable. I should like to know what you would say if I were to relate to you a real tale of love." "Which concerns you?" "Either me or one of my friends, what matters?" "I am all attention," said D'Artagnan. Athos collected himself, and in proportion as he did so D'Artagnan saw that he became paler; he was at that period of intoxication in which vulgar drinkers fall and sleep. He kept himself upright and dreamed without sleeping. This somnambulum of drunkenness had something frightful in it. "Be it done then, as you desire. One of my friends, please to observe, not myself," said Athos, interrupting himself with a melancholy smile; "one of the counts of my province, Berry, at twenty-five years of age, fell in love with a girl of sixteen, beautiful as fancy can paint. She lived in a small town with her brother, who was a cure. Both had recently come into the country; they came nobody knew whence; but when seeing her so lovely and her brother so pleas, nobody thought of asking whence they came. They were said, however, to be of good extraction. My friend, who was lord of the country, might have seized, her forcibly at his will, for he was master. But he was an honorable man—he married her. The fool! The nael The kilot!" "How so, if he loved her?" asked D'Artagnian. "Wait," said Athos. "He took her to his chateau and made her the first lady in the province, and, in justice, it must be allowed, she supported her, rank becoming." "Well?" asked D'Artagnian, quite excited. "Well, one day when she was hunting with her husband," continued Athos in a low voice and speaking very quickly, "she fell from her horse and fainted; the count few, to her help, and as she appeared to be oppressed by her clothes, he ripped them open with his polygard, and in so doing laid bare her shoulder; and now, guess, D'Artagnian," said Athos, with a maniacal burst of laugh, "guess what she laden upon her shoulder." "How can I tell?" said D'Artagnian. "A fear-de-lis," said Athos. "She was branded!" And Athos, emptied at a single draught the glanks he held in his hand. "Horror!" cried D'Artagnan. "What do you tell me?" "Truth! my friend—the angel was a demon: the poor young girl had been a thief." "And what did the count do?" "The count was of the highest noblesse. He had on his estates the right of high and low justice. He tore the dress of the countess to pieces, he tied her hands behind her and hanged her on a tree. That has cured me of beautiful, poetical and loving women," said Athos after a considerable pause, raising his head and forgetting to continue the apologue of the count. "Drink!" "And her brother?" added D'Artagnon timidly. "Oh, I inquired after him for the purpose of hanging him likewise, but he was, beforehand with me. He had quitted the curacy instantly. He was doubtless the first lover who had pretended to be a cure for the purpose of getting his mistress married and securing her a position. He has been hanged before this time. I hope." D'Artagnan could no longer endure this conversation, which had terrified away his senses. He felt quite bewildered, and, allowing his head to sink upon his hand, he pretended to sleep. "These young fellows can none of them drink." said Athos, looking at him with pity, "and yet this is one of the best of them too." [TO BE CONTINUED.] Strikers and Mine Guards Fight. A battle was fought between a posse of armed mine guards and striking coal miners at Mossy, Payette county, W. Va., in which fifty shots were fired and several mon wounded. The sight was the result of the kidnapping of four guards on duty at the mine of the Four States Coal company. Crown Prints Alexis Improves. The improvement in the condition of Crown Prince Alexis costumes, according to advices from Spalis, Russian Poland. He was transferred to another room, in which he passed the day in good spirits. His temperature was 99.5, pulse slightly normal. $105,000 Game Stolen Stocks and jewels belonging to the late S. W. Wilson, valued at $105,000 were stolen from the safe of the Wilson Lumber company in Fort Worth. Tax The safe door had been left un locked. J. P. Morgan & Co. received 165,000 shares of stock for services in connection with the formation of the International Harvester company. This stock on Aug. 14, 1912 was valued at $12,500,000. Testified William Hamilton, of J. P. Morgan & Co. on the witness stand at a continuation of the hearings in the government suit to dissolve the so-called trust. The witness produced a contract agreement dated Aug. 13, 1902, providing for the deposit of certificates with the Morgan firm by Charles Dearling, Cyrus H. McCormick, Harold P. McCormick, James Dearling, Richard P. Howe, W. H. Jones and John J. Heasley. 100 BECKER UNMOVED BY DEATH VERDICT Counsel Takes Steps Towards an Appeal. SCHEPPS GETS THREAT Gangsters Cower In Their Calls After Being Told Over Telephone They Will Be Killed. Charles Böcker, former lieutenant of police, who is facing death in the electric chair for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, of which a jury in New York found him guilty, is not nearly so fear-stricken over the future as are his fellow prisoners, the gangsters whom he is accused of using an tools to carry death to the "squealing" gambler. Böcker will be sentenced to death next Wednesday. While Böcker was conferring with John F. McIntyre, his chief counsel, looking toward an appeal of his case, "Smiling Sam." Scheppa, the pivotal witness in the trial, received a death threat over the telephone, and the other gangsters cowered in their cells, fearing that every footstep in the flagged corridors of their prison heralded the approach of an avenger in disguise. Schepps, the smiling, pleasant little man, who has gloried in the limelight, was called to the telephone by a voice which told the keeper that Bernard Sandler, Schepp's counsel, was at the other end of the wire. Schepps responded and said the voice over the wire whispered: "You may be turned out of prison today, but if you are you will not leave the court room alive." Schepps dropped the receiver and screamed: "They'll get me!" And the other gangsters and informers quaked anew at the note of terror in Schepps' voice. Exhausted by the ordal of the trial, Mr. McIntyre began the preliminary steps looking to an appeal and a stay of execution for his client. The case will be fought in the court of appeals, and Becker, pacing his cell in the Tunnel, expressed hope of the outcome. At the same time he denounces what he styles the rigorous partiality of Justice God in his charge to the jury and his conduct of the trial. The verdict caused a panic among the four gunmen who are accused of being the actual murderers of Rosenthal. Reports were current at the Tombs that "Gyp the Blood" Horowitz, "Lefty Loule" Rosenberg, "Whitey Lewis" (Frank Muller) and "Dago Frank" Ciroclad, now under indictment for murder in the first degree; had already sent word to District Attorney Whitman that they were willing to plead to second degree murder. District Attorney Whitman said that the four gunmen will go on trial in the early part of November. Then the informers, Rose, Vallon, Webber and Schepps, will be brought into court once more to repeat their tales. Mr. Whitman pointed out that while counsel for the informers had the right to appear before Justice Goff and demand their release on ball, they had no desire for liberty. "What they want now," he said grimly, "is not heavy ball, but heavier doors on the West Side court prison. They would rather be on the inside, looking out than on the outside looking in." Autos Swept From Ferry; Four Draw. Two an automobile parties of Phillips- --- The ships were swamped from a ferry boat at Portsmouth, Ferry, on the Delaware river, the Inviderville, N. J., and four of the ships were drowned. Huge crowds were: Mpn. Trump, by M. K. Gilbert, Miss Rebecca Tyrrell, and Master Loon Gilbert, Jr. The party was in two automobiles, when they reached Myers' Ferry the two automobiles were put on a large hotbed ferry boat, which is operated by a wire cable. The ferry had passed the greater part of the river, in safety and was bearing the Pennsylvania shore, when a big raft of railroad ties swept down upon them. The river was very high and the current was booming along like a mill race. The ferry operator, Klein, observed the danger, but it was too late to check the speed of the ferry boat, which was struck broadside by the raft. The ferry was overturned. The passengers, who were seated in the automobiles, were thrown into the river, the autos overturning as they entered the water. One by one the ill-fated passengers came to the surface, only to be swept away by the terrific current. Although they were only a few, hundred feet from the shore, the current was so swift that the men, who were all strong swimmers, were unable to reach the sides of their wives and children in time to save them. Miss Miriam Gilbert, who was the only woman saved, managed to keep afloat until a rowboat, which was launched when the accident was seen, reached her side. The three men were also picked up by the rowboat. Bulgaristan Take Turkish City. A dispatch from Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, says that Kirk-Killiseh has been captured by the Bulgarian army, which has been fighting against the Turkish troops in the vicinity of Adrianople for several days. The possession of this fortress opens the way to a Bulgarian advance upon Adrianople, as Kirk-Killiseh is regarded as the key to this great fortress, and is the headquarters of the Turkish Third Army Corps, commanded by Kerman Pacha. The Turkish garrison at Kirk-Killiseh, consisting of 5000 men, surrounded to the Bulgarians. The Turkish generals were among those captured. The fighting lasted five days, with heavy losses of life on both the Turkish and the Bulgarian sides. The capture of Adrianople is the next objective of the Bulgarians. The Turkish garrison of Adrianople suffered heavy losses during the sorte from the northwesters quarter of the town. They left twelve cannon on the field when they retired. Paid Boys 80 Cents to Rob Housen. Fifty cents a burglar is a rate frequently paid to boys by an organized gang of crooks in West Fort- fifth street, New York city, that employs youngsters to do the bulk of its work, according to the testimony of the young operators for the band in a police court. Three boys, averaging a dozen years in age called as witnesses in the case of John Clark, accused of a fat robbery, admitted committing the crime, but said it was instigated by Clark, and that a gang known as the "Forty-fifthers" fathered many such robberies. "The Forty-fifthers are all the time getting boys to rob for them," testified thirteen-year-old Joseph Cook. "They pick out the places to be robbed and put the boys in over transoms and then pay the boys 50 cents or a dollar." Clark was held in $1500 ball for examination. Boy Saved by Misplaced Heart Because his heart is on the right side, little David Krunish left the Fordham hospital in New York well on the road to recovery. If the heart had been normal, the physicians say, he probably would have been carried out in a comfy several days ago. David, who is eleven years old, fell on a picket fence last Monday, and one of the spikes penetrated his breast three inches directly over the place where his heart should be. Try to Shoot General Menocal. Try to shoot General Menocal. An attempt was made to assassinate General Menocal, Conservative candidate for president of Cuba, as his special traint was pulling in at Sabanilla. Several shots were fired from rifles. Conservatives rushed from the train with revolvers in their hands, but rufes and guards interfered and General Menocal retrained the Conservatives from seeking revenge. One bullet struck the step on which Menocal was standing. Spurned, He Killed Three. Alvin Rohr, a farmer living near Stocktonburg, WI, shot and killed his father-in-law, Philip J. Ott; Mrs. Ott and Mrs. Ott's father, Fred Hunt, who was eighty years old, when permission to see his wife, with whom he has not been living, was denied him. The murdered escaped. Enlist For Seven Years New. After Nov. 1 all enlistments in the regular army will be for a period of seven years. This was the announcement made by Admirant General George Andrews. All recruiting officers have been advanced of the change. By the terms of the new enlistment law, a man enlisting may be transferred to the army reserve after four years of actual service. As a member of the reserve he will draw no pay, but will be subject to duty at a moment's notice. Reprint Sues For Labels A suit for $16,000 for libel has been brought in Marquette, Mich., by a Dept. attorney, acting for Theodore Roosevelt, against George A. Newell editor of the Iran Owl, of impersonating Mich. The prosecution alleges libel in the Newell printed an article in his paper charging that Colonel Roosevelt was intolerable in the use of language and figure. DRIVE TO BE SLAIN IN ROOMING HOUSE IN POW: Flances Finds Woman Dead and Valuables Gone. ROBBERY-WAS THE MOTIVE Police Seek High Diver and Wife, Fellow Roomers, Who Have Disappeared. The romance of an elopement was wiped out by the gruseness of a brutal murder in Chicago, when Miss Sophia G. Singer, an attractive Baltimore, Md., girl, was found slain. Several hundred dollars in money and jewelry, brought from her, Maryland home to grace her wedding to William R. Worthen, a street car conductor, was missing, and robbery has been accepted as the motive for the crime. Worthen discovered the girl's body when he returned home after midnight to the suite occupied by them and two vandeville performers in a rooming house at 2229 Indiana avenue. Miss Singer had been bound and gagged and struck with terrific force with a "billy" made from an iron door knob wrapped in a handkerchief. Her body was enfolded in a blanket. Charles D. Conway, a high diver, whose right leg has been amputated at the knee, and his wife, who also is known as Beatrice Riall and May Monte, a variety actress, who roomed in the same apartments and who had been befriended by Worthen, are being sought by the police. The body of Miss Singer was found on the bed in the room occupied by them. The couple had been in the house during the evening, but no trace of them has been found since the discovery of the body. According to Worthen, Miss Singer was an acquaintance of Mrs. Conway, who was known to her as Miss Haill, and it was through the latter's invitation that he and his sweetheart went to room at the same house. The four moved into the rooms where the murder was committed only the day before. Worthen told the police he had paid the expenses of the Conways as well as those of himself and Miss Singer at the rooming house since joining them. Worthen, who was held by the police, declared that before leaving the house he handed his fiancee $45 in the presence of the Conways and then went down town. It was after midnight when he returned to the house and found the hallway spattered with blood. He aroused others in the house by repeated pounding on the door leading to the Conway room after finding that Miss Singer was not in her own apartment. A key was finally furnished by Mrs. Julia McCarthy, keeper of the house, and the door was opened. Further investigation showed that the money he had given the woman was missing, as well as several articles of jewelry, revealing robbery as a probable motive for the murder. A trail of blood led to a kitchen, which the four had the use of, and there the table was covered with blood, as was the floor. A door knob, with the piece of iron attached for a knob on the other end, lay on the floor wrapped in a handkerchief saturated with blood and with a leather shoe string attached to it in loop fashion, making a "billy" of it. Worthen said Conway had once exhibited the bludgeon to Miss Singer, with the remark: "This is what I knock 'em out with." W. C. T. U. to Washington. Washington will be the convention city in 1913 of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, which ended its convention in Portland, Ore. SHAPIRO CONFESSES IN ROSENTHAL CASE Implicates the Four Gunmen as the Murderers. William Shapiro, driver of the car which brought Herman Rosenthal's murderers to the Hotel Metropole, signed an affidavit in the district attorney's office in New York, saying that the men in his car on the night of the killing were Dago Frank, Gyp the Blood, Whitey Lewis and Lefty Louie. This identification will make Shapiro the principal witness against the four gunmen at their trial. The confession came following an hour's talk Mr. Whitman had with the motor car driver. Later Aaron Levy, Shapiro's attorney, was summoned. "The confession was complete in every detail," said a member of Mr. Whitman's staff. "Shapiro implicated the four men, and the statement was even more positive in detail than Mr. Whitman expected." From the four gunned came a statement that, under no circumstances would they plead guilty and a further protestation of their combined innoce. Murderer Policeman Who Rebuked Him Patrolman Albert R. 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Two of the men represented themselves as telephone men, who had come to test the telephone, and were readily admitted to the enclosure by Miss Brennera. The two men grabbed the young woman as soon as the door swung open to admit them. One held her in a firm grip, while the other applied a gag, using a handkerchief saturated with chloroform. She was then tied to a radiator in the corner of the room. The two men then proceeded to go through the various compartments of the safe. The third man remained at the outer door, where he could look up and down the streets and give an alarm if any one gave the appearance of heading for the insurance office. After going through the safe and taking away the contents of the two safety deposit boxes, which held the collections for the day, believed to be more than $1000, the two men left. The lookout remained and kept watch over the girl for several minutes. Then Mrs. Morley, of Bath Beach, who had come to pay her insurance, entered the front door. 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For father's brought the motor home all battered, it is true— But we paid his fines and kept him out of jail. And mother isn't drowned, although she often said she knew She would be if we took her out to sail. Big Brother Bill has not been carried out into the sea. As we expected, in his motorboat. We rescued Hister Badie every time we found that she Was terror stricken when she tried to float. The big ones and the little ones have all survived the fray. And, though we've had our troubles more or less. We settle down in comfort and without deception say The summer outing was a great success. —Washington Star. "A Awful Good Dog." Ben Strickland, assistant clerk to the Indiana state bureau of printing and binding, said when he lived in Greenfield there lived there also a family composed of a man and his wife and a dog that was claimed by both of them. The family was nomadic, wandering about the country with a decapitated horse in the summer time, and the dog was their constant companion. Finally the dog lived its allotted days and was buried with as much pomp as the man and his wife could command. Next day Strickland saw the woman, and she was bewelling the loss of the dog. As a crumble of comfort Strickland offered: "Now, Aunt Martha, you shouldn't feel so bad about that dog. What if it had been Uncle Billy (the husband) instead?" "That might 'n' been purty bad," responded Aunt Martha. "but, Ben, I tell you that was a awful good dog."—Indianapolis News. An indiscriminate Charmer. She's alim of form and fair of face, Possessed of every charm and grace, And as each morn I pass her place She smiles at me Bewitlingly! And, oh, the stunning clothes she wears Each week she in new garb appears It seems that no expense she spares To please my eye As I pass by. Alas, she does not keep her smiles For me alone! 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Mr. Henry P. Shaughter seems to have made a very good showing, viewed from a journalistic standpoint. He sent us also an excellent photograph of the interior views of the Odd Fellows' Journal Office. COLORED SOLDIERS' RECORD. The following statement under the caption, "White Soldier Outstripped" appeared in the Washington, D. C. Post of the 1st inst: The Negro soldier has demonstrated his ability to serve with less loss of time from active duty by reason, of sickness than the white enlisted man, according to the annual report of Surgeon General George H. Torney, made public today. The non-effective rate of the colored soldier was 25.88, while that of the white soldier was 33.60; the Porto Rican, 29.78, and the Filipino 19.86. This then demonstrates that the truth will ultimately come uppermost. There has been a persistent effort made to bar the colored man from the United States Army and in many states colored men are not eligible to the National Guard. In New York state, the effort to organise a colored regiment was unsuccessful. Surgeon General Torney seems to be uninfluenced by public clampr and unimpressed by the protests of the Negro-haters in the face of the facts which he has collected and which he has included in his official report to the government. Colored men can afford to take courage and look upward. JUDICIAL CHANGES The Supreme Court of the United States is changing its rules has emphasized the fact that it is not unawayed by public clamor and that it fears a revolution which is new well under way. Its action was not taken until its own life was threatened. To our mind, this is a tactic admission that there was much truth in the allegations made against judicial tribunals. It has been changed that in many instances the judicial itself is corrupt. It indicates that politicians have misused it in elevating to the beach of the country, men who would do the bidding of their political creators, regardless of the law. Colored men were the victims for a decade, but the retirement of colored men led to the visitation of these same forms of injustice upon white men as well. The recent presidential campaign showed this. The Constitution of the United States has been illegitantly violated. Appeals made by colored citizens have gone unanswered and either decisions have been rendered against us or by a system of evasion, the same result was accomplished. This brings to our mind our oft expressed declaration that all of these things will infinitely adjust themselves in accordance with great principles. Colored men were oppressed yesterday and the white man is oppressed today. Injustice was visited upon the colored man yesterday and injustice is knocking at the white man's door today. Let us take courage for all things will yet come right in God's own time. COL. ROONEVELT ELECTS WILSON Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt has won his point. He has succeeded in electing Gov. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States and in defeating for re-election President William H. Taft. We prophesied many months ago that he would do this. He is in about as good humor now as it is possible for a candidate to be without Using elected himself. There is a lesson in all of this. He had hoped to make inroads in the Southland and in order to do this, he bowed down to the god of Southern race prejudice and deliberately ignored the colored citizens. The returns from every State in the Southland tell their own story. The colored people couldn't vote for him and his Party and the white people wouldn't. It should now be plainly evident that "playing politics" by statesmen will not pay in the long run. Col. Roosevelt endorsed practically every "ism" and fad that seemed popular among the people. He doted on being in the limelight and the newspaper motorley seemed to have tickled his vanity. As a result he has paid the price of his folly. It is true that he has an organization behind him which will prove formidable in future campaigns, but it has no more hope of success four years hence than it has now. It is a powerful machine, not to get anybody elected, but a regular "big stick" to keep anybody else from being elected. He proposes now to say to the Republican managers, "You must either take me or some one whom I shall name or I shall again place a ticket in the field and ensure the defeat of the Republican ticket, before even your candidates have been nominated." In order to have peace and harmony, the Lion and the Lamb must lie down together, but the Republican lamb must be inside of the Roosevelt Lion. We have endeavored to show our people that they have absolutely nothing to hope for from ex-President Roosevelt. He is an ambitious statesman who will adopt any plan or approve of any notion in order to achieve success at the polls. His high-sounding Biblical phrases and sentences are meaningless in the face of great principles. His defeat last Tuesday will do good and no colored man who took note of his record in the persecution of Companies B, C and D of the Twenty-ffta Infantry will show any regret over the outcome. *The only thing now to be considered is that the menace of the great Roosevelt which accomplished the defeat of the Republican Party last Tuesday and met its own defeat and yet it has phantom-like again placed itself as a bar to future Republican success at the polls.* --- THE ELECTION OF MR. WILSON The election of Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey last Tuesday as President of the United States should cause no uneasiness among the colored people of this country. He is not an extremist in either politics, religion or the race question. He has given voice to no expressions of antipathy to the colored people. As we before pointed out he comes from the neighborhood of the Piedmont Valley where a high type of Virginians are bred and born where race prejudice is at a low ebb. He has known and come in contact with colored people all of his life and we believe that he will prove a better friend to us in the White House than some of this "commercial material" from the North which has so persistently blundered in dealing with one of the kindest races of people on the face of the globe. As is well known, we are not now in politics. We are not seeking office. We have no "axes to grind" and therefore what we say is only to allay any feeling of apprehension which may be caused by the accession of the disqualified Democrat and scholar to power. We have seen a great statesman fall from the high prestol, upon which the people had placed him and grovel in the dust of race prejudice. in a vain endeavor to win applause among white men in the Southland. He overlooked the fact that we have many enemies down here among our pale-faced brothers, but we have a great many more friends among this same class of people. This was his great mistake. In pleasing one class in ignoring colored people, he angered the other class of white people in doing the same thing. When he struck the Southern colored man and embraced the Northern one, he committed the blunder of bludders. The returns show plainly that he was deceived from start to finish and that his sacrifice of right principles in the full view of the civilized world caused a laugh of derision in the same quarter. We think we see in the elevation of Gov. Woodrow Wilson to the Presidency, the finish of the distinguished New Yorker as a successful contestant in any battle at the polls. It may be well to quote from Gov. Woodrow Wilson's letter pf October 16, 1912 sent to Bishop Alexander Walters of New York. He said, among other things: "It would afford me pleasure to be present, because there are certain things I want to say. I hope that it seems superfluous to those who know me, but to those who do not know me perhaps it is not unnecessary for me to assure my colored fellow-citizens of my earnest wish to know me, done them in every manner, and not more grudging justice, but justice executed with liberality and cordial good feeling. Every guarantee of our law, every principle of our constitution, commands this, and our sympathies should also make it easy. "The colored people of the United States have made extraordinary progress towards self-support and usefulness, and ought to be encouraged in every possible and proper way. My sympathy with them is of long standing, and I want to assure them through you that should I become President of the United States, they may count upon me for absolute fair dealing and for everything by which I could assist in advancing the interest of their race in the United States." It is all right to talk about Party platforms. Here is the platform of a high-standing gentleman, a Virginian by birth. Will he live up to these declarations? To ask the question is to answer it. For our part, we can only remark, wait and see. Editor Mitchell's Travels. (Continued From First Page.) slowly fled out and nearly came to the Road House. A FINE BANQUET. A table had been spread. Jokes were told and toys offered in honor of myself. Gen. B. G. Collier had spring a genuine surprise on me. Those present were Gen. B. G. Collier, Hon. H. W. Bass, member of the Pennsylvania legislature; Mr. L. S. Reid, N. P. Powell, M. D., Mr. J. Harry Scroggins, Mr. Samuel Lewis, Mr. Carey Scott, Mr. James H. Irvine, Attorney Everett J. Waring, John P. Turner, M. D. It was nearly 12 o'clock when they accompanied me to the Broad St. Station. The early morning papers of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt. I was soon aboard of the sleeping car and knew nothing more until the next morning. I was then near Ashland, Va. I found no conveyances at Elba to take me to my residence. A QUESTION OF NAMES Finally I called a small boy, who took my luggage. As I do not ride on the street-cars here and have not done so since the "jim crow" street car law went into effect, I went home ward. Reaching Clay street, I conceived the idea of sending the boy down to the Bank and permit him to remain there until I arrived there myself. "Do you know where the Mechanics' Bank is?" I asked him. He looked down the street thoughtfully and finally pulled his head in the middle. "Don't the Mechanics' Bank is on Clay St." I again persisted. "No, sir." he replied, "I know where Mitchell's Bank is, sir." "Well, that is the place," I replied, "and this is Mitchell talking to you." I gave him car fare and he boarded the street car. When I reached Third and Clay streets a few moments later after a brisk walk, I found him there awaiting me. A few steps further and I entered the door of my residence after concluding this short, but most enjoyable journey. JOHN MITCHELL, JP On Monday evening, November 4, 1912, the Olympia Athletics defeated the A. S. C.'s by the score of 6 to 0. Both teams were penalized, the Olympia plus receiving the greatest number of penalties. Dr. Moon was the referee. The O. S. C.'s are making remarkable progress under the management. They have fitted the Friend's Orphan Asylum yard, as an athletic field, having three are lights installed, in order to practice at night. Big Time at City Auditorium. The Municipal Band, K. of. P. the Python Caddes and 20 Girls will entertain the public Monday night. 16 teams. Tickets sold at door. Bahia, Brazil, Oct. 14, 122. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va., U. S. A. Dear Sir. I am now making a study of the conditions-provided, by the Bahia State Government for making concessions of land for colonization purposes. I having in mind to establish a library of the American people exclusively and I earnestly solicit your approval and cooperation in same. First, I wish to organize an association of not less than fifty (50) men and a capital of not less than (100,000) one hundred thousand dollars and take out bonds on (30,000) thirty thousand hectes of land, which is the governments limit of a single concession at any one time to any one person or to any one consist of (1,000) one thousand square metres, French measurement. This land will cost not more than ($2,000) two dollars a hecto, which means not more than ($60,000) sixty thousand dollars, in all, 5 percent, of which is to be paid at the time of making out the contract and the rest on such installments as may be agreed upon from 3 to 10 cents per hecto for all measurements, which will be done by government engineers. Upon this land I wish to establish farms and villages, and grow every native product upon a wholesale basis, which when not consumed or sold here in Brazil is exported to foreign markets. In the stores in Iberia the principle cities in Brazil, as in other great cities of the world, for commercial purposes in support of our farms, etc. This colony shall be composed of American colored people only. The fifty corporating associates will always be the governing body of the colony and will thus cultivate and improve the colony. This will be possible until sold in plains to private ownership. This will be done so as not to lose time and money. Now I hope that this idea will meet your needs and honourable approval and that you will consent to help choose the fifty associates and also assist in organizing the company as well as becoming one of the founders. I have long had this in view, but my health and other general conditions have never been so favorable as now and I hope that your great judgment will not fall to appreciate this most exceptional opportunity to do what we have never done before as a race, because the time and other conditions have never been so suitable. Now as we want men who have practical business and social knowledge, we would do with as few of that other idea as possible. We would look for chance for themselves and others of their race with an equal interest to all concerned under similar conditions. Now, if you agree with my proposition please tell me what you would enter the membership of the fifty-colonial associates for as a suggestion of the fee for membership? I will be frank in saying now that I shall expect to be a full fledged member in all the colonial possessions and operations without paying one penny from my pockets, but will give all my time and labor to the furthering of every plan agreed upon by the session. I believe that you will consider this fair and feeling that the time is ripe and that you will appreciate the full meaning of this most wonderful and timely opportunity. I shall earnestly wait your immediate reply, with any suggestions your wise judgment would please to make. I am P. S.—The particulars of my plan will be given in future correspondence, which I assure you will be practical as well as profitable to all concerned. False Report Circulated by Negro Only Proven Stability of Institution. A "run" was occasioned on the Mechanics' Savings Bank, 214 East Clay street, yesterday and today by the circulation of a rumor that the institution had failed. The report is entirely untrue and the bank is as sound as it ever was and is prepared to pay dollar for dollar, with interest, according to a statement from John Mitchell, president of the institution. Mitchell said the rumor gained currency in this way: A colored man with a check for $10.85 called at the bank Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and was informed that the bank had closed for the day. He returned Wednesday and his check was cashed, according to Mitchell. The one day's delay seems to have nettled him, however, for he is alleged to have repeated the story of the bank's closing to a number of non-compliant customers, him and hurried to the bank to draw out their money. According to the president of the bank and the American National Bank and the First National Bank stand ready to supply him with ready cash to pay everyone who wishes to withdraw his or her deposits. He said today that $2,600 in cool cash had been sent to the bank by the American National, and that $50,000 more would be forthcoming if it is needed. State Bank Examiner C. C. Barks dale went to the bank today, having found the rumor of the bank's closing, and immediately made an examination of the books. In a few moments he declared that the institution was sound and authorized Mitch- will be ridden outside who had any doubt about the stability of the institution to him. Mitchell said today that about six per cent. of 119 deputies, and withdrawn their money as a result of the unfounded report. He said the backbone of the "run" was broken before noon today and that he did not expect any further annoyance this afternoon or tomorrow. Cashier Thomas H. Wyatt and Examiner Barshale stated today at noon that the net withdrawals yesterday, during which the heaviest rain fell, were $11,000 drawn. There was $11,000 drawn from the bank's vaults during the day by panic-striken Negroes, with the True Reformers' case still fresh in mind, and in the regular course of the day's business but $3,000 was deposited before the institution closed at 2 o'clock. PARKER ASSISTS. With Examiner Barksdale at the bank today, assisting in quieting the depositors who call to learn if the reports of failure are true, is Stafford H. Parker, auditor of the American National Bank. He went to the assistance of the colored institution yesterday with funds to help them if the run assumed serious proportions, and is still on hand. Mr. Parker explained that, while the bank could not become a member of the National Clearing House Association, it operates under its rules, clearing through the American National Bank, to which it places simple security to cover all possible transactions. This makes the national institution virtually 'the guardian or sponsor, as it were, of the Mechanice' Bank. About the institution today there was little to indicate that it was sufering a "run." A few depositors entered the bank, were met by Examiner Barksdale or Mr. Parker, received assurance that their money was safe and could be paid with interest at any time, and came out again usually with a smile of confidence upon their faces. With a very few exceptions the only checks drawn today were those used in a business way and not caused by a panic. The failure of the Mechanic's bank would mean much to the Negroes of the city, as its depositors number in the hundreds. It was primarily for the interest of the depositors that the state examiner hurried to the scene when he first heard the false reports of the bank's failure yesterday. $150.000 AVAILABLE. "While I have 'hot made' what might be called a full examination of the bank, this not being the pro per time," said Examiner larkadale today. "I have looked into the matter sufficiently to say positively that the institution is in a solvent condition. There," said he pointing to several pilots of bills of various denominators, representing a fortune, "is sufficient money to care for any run the depositors might make. However, there is no danger of this now, as the tide of the panic has been stummed. There is $150,000 available needed, and more can be had. "The whole banks of the city came forward at the time of trouble and offered ample means to the Mechanics' bank through, and the action is much appreciated here." "From what I have been able to learn the story told by the officers of the institution as to the cause of the run is true. It seems to have been started through malice or some thing of the sort, and has no foundation. Everything is in perfect order as far as I can determine, and the officers and employees deserve commendation for the way they have co-operated with me and with each other in the matter. The building which this bank has here, continued the examiner. "Is a credit to the Negroes of the city. It is one of the things seen, and the men behind it. Its employees and patrons are certainly creditable. The vault is a particularly strong, handsome one, which would put to shame many in bigger banks of the state. My experience in this case has considerably increased my respect for the Negroes of Richmond." —Richmond, Va. News-Laver, Oct. 21 BANK RUN, DRINK STARTED, ENDS. Perth Amboy Savings Institution Had $500,000 Cash Ready. Perth Amboy, N. J., Nov. 1. Former County Judge Adrian Lyon, President of the Perth Amboy Savings Institution, said after banking hours this afternoon, he was satisfied the run on the bank, which was started yesterday as the result of a drunken depositor's foolish talk, had petered out and that normal conditions will prevail at the opening of the bank this morning. "I issued a statement," he said, "declaring we were ready to meet all demands made on us and everybody who wanted to withdraw his deposits was allowed to do so. Under the banking laws of New Jersey, a sixty day notice may be demanded by banks, before deposits may be withdrawn, but in all cases we declined to exact any notice. "The business men of the town in order to reestablish confidence on the part of those who wanted to get their money made deposits of large sums. At least fifty of the best men in town paid a visit at the receiving officer's window. Those who withdrew money, Hungarians and other foreigners employed in factories. I am sure the silly run will be over tomorrow." Although President Lyon did not say so in his statement, it is understood that the bank had $500,000 in cash ready to distribute to depositors. A total of $160,000 was withdrawn during the day. Scared foreigners began to gather at the bank at 6:30 o'clock the morning and by 8 o'clock there were 150 in line. Many of the late commers didn't ask for their money when they saw there was cash for all. There were 130 withdrawals. A drunken man was unable to get some money after banking hours on Wednesday afternoon, and related a number of saloons, it is said, spreading the yarn the bank had gone broke. The story very soon reached the foreigners. QUINADE GROWS HAIR The best preparation for making Kitson Cream for hair and pliability and easy to put up in any place. 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In 1908 Taft carried Illinois by 179,122, Indiana by 10,731, Malus by 21,584, Maryland by 806, Massachusetts by 110,432, Connecticut by 44,560, Michigan by 159,809, Missouri by 628, New Jersey by 82,769, New York by 202,602, Ohio by 69,591, Oregon by 24,481, Pennsylvania by 297,001, South Dakota by 27,720, North Dakota by 24,795, Iowa by 76,438, Wisconsin by 81,115 and Vermont by 28,066. New Mexico, which the Progressives thought was sure for Roosevelt, has been carried by Wilson. California is safely for Roosevelt, but in North Dakota, which the Democrats thought was safe for Wilson, seems to be about equally divided between Taft and Roosevelt. Wilson has carried Missouri by 29,000. Major has been elected Democratic governor. The returns also show that both the upper and lower branches of the Missouri legislature will be controlled by the Democrats. In California one of the interesting features of election day was the part taken by the women in their first presidential election. In Los Angeles the vote of the women was extraordinarily heavy and was heavily Progressive. many women clerks of election, and in one district eighty women did picket duty to prevent the election of Wolf for state senator and the constitutional amendment permitting the reestablishment of race tracks, which Wolf espoused. The returns from Louisiana have brought sore disappointment to the Progressives of that state. The strong anticipated anti-Roosevelt sentiment seems to have eaten into normal Democratic pluralities by less than 10 per cent. In many parts of the state Debt run ahead of Taft. In Indiana the Democratic governor is elected. Beveridge has been defeated and the legislature is Democratic. Roosevelt carried Michigan by from 75,000 to 100,000. Ferris, Democrat, for governor, was elected by 25,000 plurality. The Democratic victory in many of these rock-bound Republican states was due entirely to the split in the Republican party and to the candidacy of ex-President Roosevelt. In most of these states Roosevelt got the labor vote and the radical Republican vote which has been dissatisfied with the Taft administration and the Payne-Aldrich law. In other words, Colonel Roosevelt for the time being at least has practically annihilated the Republican party in the states mentioned. In all the states where Roosevelt and the Progressive candidates for governor have run second to Wilson and the Democratic candidates for governor the Progressive party will have control of the election machinery over the Republicans beginning with next year's municipal campaigns. This control will extend to 1914 in the state elections for governor and members of the legislature. In New York state, in all counties where Oscar Straus, the Progressive candidate for governor, has run second to William Sulzer, the Progressives will have control of the election machinery over the Republicans, beginning with next year's municipal elections. This control will also extend, according to law, to 1914, when a governor is to be elected and a legislature is also to be elected which will elect a United States senator to succeed Mihu Root. WILSON CARRIES BAY STATE Democrate Also Reelected Governor From Boston, Nov. 6.—As was predicted before the polls opened, Wilson and Marshall carried Massachusetts by a substantial plurality, and for the first time in the history of the Bay State its electoral votes will be cast for Democratic candidates for president and vice president. Poss and Walsh, the Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, were also successful at the polls, the third successive time that the former has been selected and the first time for a great many years that a Democrat has been chosen for the second highest office in the state. The presence of Cofonel Roosevelt's name on the ticket practically split the Republican vote in two. The candidacy of Charles S. Bird, Progressive nominee for governor, pulled many thousands of votes from Joseph Walker, the Republican nominee. Returns from the congressional districts do not change the political complexion of the congressional delegation. The vote on candidates for the legislature have not been sufficiently tabulated yet to indicate how it stands, but if the Democrat control the legislature it means the election of John P. Fitzgerald, mayor of Boston, as the United States senator to succeed W. Murray Crane. Tuft ran second to Wilson in the state, but Colonel Renovett was a close third. PENNSYLVANIA IN DOUB. Result In Keystone State Lions Bo tween Wippe and Bennett Philadelphia, Nov. 6.—The Pennsylvania electoral vote appears to be swinging from the Roosevelt into the Wilson column. With a little less than half of Philadelphia to hear from, the Bull Moose appears to be losing ground and he may not lead Wilson by more than 8000 in the city, with President Taft leading his opponents by about 16,000 votes. Taking these figures as a criterion, Governor Wilson will have to overcome a lead of about 28,000 votes in the state outside of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. He may be able to do it, but the count will be very close. The Democratic state committee, which claimed the state by over 60- WOODBROW WILSON Jersey Governor Elected President By Big Majority. 000 for Wilson, has revised its figures and now things the Democratic candidate may win by 20,000. The four Progressives running for congress on the Republican ticket are elected. In the rock-bound Republican districts where the Progressives failed to plaeac a congressional candidate in the field, the Republican candidates were elected. The Republican state ticket, consisting of state treasurer and auditor general, is elected. The Socialists polled a large vote in the western end of the state, but the prediction that Debs would poll more votes than President Taft is far from being realised. ILLINOIS FOR ROOSEVELT Dunne, Democrat, Elected Governor Owes Damage, Republican Chicago, Nov. 6.—Colonel Roosevelt has carried Illinois by 115,000 plurality. He carried Chicago by a plurality of 15,000, and had 100,000 in the other counties, Wilson running second. Dunne, the Democratic candidate for governor, has carried Chicago over Denae, Republican, by 65,000 plurality. Funk, Progressive, apparently has received about 40 per cent of the Republican vote and is third in the race. Dunne carried the state by 120,000. One ward of Rockford barely missed being unanimous in its support of Roosevelt, and in another he was out of hailing distance. Incomplete figures from Galesburg gave him twice the vote cast for Taft and Wilson combined. These seem to show that no considerable portion of the Democratic votes has been cast for president; and that if there was a serious break in the Democratic ranks by foreign born voters it was in favor of Roosevelt and not in favor of Taft. OHIO FOR WILSON The Democratic National and State Tickets Win. Columbus, O., Nov. 6.—Wilson has carried Ohio by a plurality of 125,000 and Cox, the Democratic candidate for governor, is elected by an even greater plurality. The Democrats have elected their same ticket complete and have reelected their eighteen out of twenty-eight congressional districts, and Nearly three dozen of the new men are carrying the new district at large. They have also elected a large majority in both houses of the assembly. One of the most bitter fights was for congressman in the Twelfth district, where from medicals C. L. Brunsbaugh, Democrat, endorsed by the Progressives, has been K. L. Taylor, Jr., who has represented the district for six years. West Virginia For Wilson. Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 6.—Republican leaders in the state concede that Wilson has carried the state, but they claim that the Republicans have elected Howard Sutherland as congressman-at-large. Democrates concede the election of Dr. Hatfield as governor of West Virginia over W. R. Thompson. Democrat. Boilermakers polled a large vote in the coal field. Liquor men admit that the state has gone dry by a large majority. Roosevelt Carries Oyster Bay. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Nov. 6.—Colonel Roosevelt carried Oyster Bay, his home town, by a plurality of 292 over Wilson, the vote standing: Roosevelt, 510; Wilson, 218; Taft, 87. The colonel's own election district voted as follows: Roosevelt, 211; Wilson, 36; Taft, 28. HOW THE SOUTH VOTED The Usual Democratic Majorities Returned in Dixie. Austin, Tex., Nov. 6.—Woodrow, Wilson carried Texas by a plurality of about 160,000. The Republican and Progressive vote is close, and at this time it cannot be told who leads for second place. GEORGIA Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 6. Georgia's thirteen electoral votes will be cast for Woodrow Wilson and the state's representation, in congress will remain solidly Democratic. Roosevelt polled a much larger vote than was expected and appears to lead President Taft. The Democratic plurality is about 25,000. FLORIDA Jacksonville, Fl., Nov. 6—The Democratic state and national tickets carried the state by a plurality of about 20,000. Indications are that Colonel Roosevelt polled a larger vote than President Taft. Charleston, S. C., Nov. 6.—South Carolina returned a majority of about 88,000 for Woodrow Wilson and elected the entire Democratic state ticket. THOMAS R. MARSHALL Indiana Governor. Who Has Been Elected Vice President. ```markdown ``` The Progressive candidate ran second. The Republican and Socialist vote was light. VIRGINIA. Richmond, Va., Nov. 6.—The Old Dominion polled its usual heavy majority of about 40,000 for the Democratic ticket. The Republican and Progressive vote was light. NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 6-The Democratic national ticket has carried North Carolina by a majority of 20, 000. The Progressives polled a large vote and claim to have run second. OKLAHOMA. Guthrie, Okla. Nov. 6. — Woodrow Wilson carried Oklahoma by a majority of about 10,000 over President Taft. Scott Ferris and Charles D. Carter, Democrats, are re-elected to congress. The other three districts are in doubt. The Progressive party electors were denied a place on the ticket through court action, and recently several of those nominated as Republican electors have been quoted as asserting that they, would vote for Roosevelt. No Progressive party candidates are named for state or congressional offices. The campaign has been the most spirited since Oklahoma was admitted to statehood. ALABAMA Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 6.—Alabama elected Wilson elections by a majority of 50,000 and returned every Democratic congressman. President, Taft was second in the running and Colonial Roosevelt a bad third. ARKANSAS Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 6. Arkansas has given Mr. Wilson a majority of 80,000. For the First Time in Years a Democ cratic Presidential Candidate Carri ried the State Outside of the Big City: New York, Nov. 6. — Wilson and Marshall have carried New York state by pluralities of anywhere from 150, 000 to 200,000. For the first time in years a Democ cratic presidential candidate has come down to the Harlem river with a pluriality to add to his own pluriality in the greater city of New York. Wilson and Marshall have outrun both Roosevelt and Taft, in the Republican strongholds beyond the northern barriers of the Democratic city of New York. But the Democrats this year have seemed to stop at nothing. Congressman William Sulzer has knocked the spots out of both Oscar Straus, his Progressive opponent, and Job E. Hedges, the Republican standard bearer. Mr. Sulzer has a plurality of 140,000. Wilson has carried the greater city by not far from 125,000. New York, in addition to choosing Democratic candidates in the state and nation, has put the Democrats in power, apparently, in both branches of the state legislature. The state senate will stand 33 Democrats to 18 Republicans and Progressives. The lower branch of the state legislature will be almost two to one Democratic. I will stand 100 Democrats to 50 Republicans. The Democrats have also elected their associate judges of the court of appeals. The party of the Bull Moose has run second in New York state and the Republican party third. It has been said ```markdown ``` WILLIAM BULZER. that the Republican bosses would almost as soon have seen the Progressive ticket win in the state of New York as to have run second. To run second means that the Bull Monroe will have second place on the ballot at the next election, and it will mean that they will share with the victorious Democrats an equal division of the election machinery of this state. If there be real cohesion in the Progressive party and if, as their national leader has said, the Progressive party is more than a man and an eternal principle, this second place in the race this year will give them a very considerable advantage in the election machinery of the next election and, so far as the election machinery is concerned, the Progressive party will be the real party in opposition to the dominant Democrats. CONNECTICUT FOR WILSON Democrats Also Elected Entire State Ticket. Hartford, Conn., Nov. 6.—Connecticut, swung back to the Democratic ranks. The vote of the state shows the choices of electors who will cast the seven votes of the state for Woodrow Wilson, that decision being made by a plurality of 10,000. Baldwin, the Democratic governor of the state, is re-elected by a plurality that threatens to exceed 15,000. The election of five Democratic candidates is indicated. The large plurality of Governor Baldwin carried the entire Democratic state ticket with it, something that has not happened in Connecticut in this generation of voters. Governor Baldwin ran well ahead of Governor Wilson. The Democrats will control the state senate, thus making certain the ability of the governor to secure confirmation of his appointments. The house is close and the Progressives may have the balance of power. The state does not choose a United States senator, however, this year. The showing made by the ticket is a disappointment. President Taft's friends in this state sallied behind him as a Yale man, and the institutions are that his total vote will nearly double that of Roosevelt. President Knox Smith, the Progressive candidate for governor, apparently behind his chief, Connecticut will have Democratic congressmen in the place of the present. Repubc and ond Democrat. MISSISSIPPI. Jackson, Misa, Nov. 6—Mississippi's ten electoral votes will go, an usual, to the Democratic candidate. There was no state election. LOUISIANA. New Orleans, Nov. 6. — As usual Louisiana is solidly Democratic by a majority of over 50,000. Colored Rees won second. ROOSEVELT TO WILSON He Congratulates Governor on His Election to Presidency. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Nov. 6.—Colonel Roosevelt sent the following congratulatory message to Governor Wilson at Princeton: | "The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their government. I congratulate you thereon. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Colonel Roosevelt also issued the following statement: "The American people by a great plurality have decided in favor of Mr. Wilson and the Democratic party. Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment. "As for the Progressive cause, I can nonly repeat what I have already so many times said, the faith of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well being of the people. THEODORE ROOSEVELT." THE CASE OF JACK JOHNSON. Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 28. 1912. Mear Sir: Please find enclosed a copy of telegram which Mr. Millholland of New York sent to Joseph Medill Patt- terson, editor of the Chicago Daily Tribune, in relation to the recent Jack Johnson affair. While none of us can approve of the escapade, we should all heartily condemn the attempt of the enemies of our race to the injury of our people, both in the South and North. The whole affair was absolutely per- sonal and the millions of no race should be held responsible for the acts of any one man or any set of men. I am also sending you a copy of the letter which Mr. Millholland sent to Dr. Booker T. Washington, because of his denunciation of Jack Johnson both at the public meeting in Detroit and by a letter in a Birmingham, Alabama daily paper. With best rogards, I am. Yours truly, WM. A. SINCLAIR. COPY OF TELEGRAM. Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1912. Joseph Medill Patterson. "The Tribune." Chicago, Ill. If you can persuade the Governor to call out State Militia, I might try to induce President Taft to mobilize the Army in Cook County, and the Fleet on Lake Michigan. This with the Attorney General in personal charge of Federal prosecution would possibly protect chicago Chicago and immaculate Minneapolis from the moralizing influence of that Hell loathed creature, Jack Johnson, whose primary offense of failing to get himself born white, has been supplemented by daring to become the gamest and most scientific fighter since Castor and Pollox, and finally, by venturing upon a love affair with out the consent of all the Common Councils and Boards of Trades in Illinois and Minnesota. The spectacle of two great American cities lashing themselves into the fury of a Georgia lynching mob, over an alleged offense as deplorably common among whites, as campaign lying, is a record exhibition to this old gray world of canting hypocrisy, especially, on the part of a Nation with three million mulattoes, quadroons and octaroons among its native born population, and that has made wife swapping and divorce an established institution. As a display of medieval race prejudice it tiptoes up to the Jew baiting of King John's time in old England. It disgraces the most backward civilization. It is contemptible beyond expression, and as much worse than Johnson's alleged offense as the Armenian Massacres, or Russian atrocities surpass in degree a barroom row down in Bath House John's ballwick. JOHN E. MILLHOLLAND. COPY OF LETTER Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 28, 1912 Dr. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama. Dear Doctor: Considering the terrific strain you recently put upon the confidence of your friends do you think it quite in keeping with the eternal fitness of things for you to assume to sit in judgment upon poor Jack Johnson? Is he not as much victim of race prejudice as any man today within or without the boundaries of Christendom? For if he were not Black would a word have been heard about the whole affair? 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ARMAGEDDON OF _ THE SCRIPTURES Starting Fesenation of Con. lng Events "PASTOR .RUSSELL'S VIEWS. Churches of All Denominations and the Civil Pewers of Earth Are About to Unite In Common Cavee—Pewertut | Enfivence Preparing Fer the Battle ef Armageddon—A Reign et Anarchy WIT Be the Resutt of the Wartare Until The Meswah Takes Control. = ee p> Nev. 3.- The = ef HY Brookiso, Acedeni) : vf Maostc wae Hig | crowaea tbe um s it today to beur Za} Pastor Rosell's f : Alecourse on the a “Battle of Arma RAM) geddov.” Eis tex! FR) wee: “He. gatheres RS) es teentber uote * Bae placed called tv PSERAISHLD) the Hebrew toncur pr pienaecaghcts: Mn irapciged Dy et H a fl H ¢ ac Bad ks 6, a tee Benen, wanes Armageddon. Mevelation xvi, 14) The speaker said ‘Armageddon in the Hebrew sigaldc ‘the “Hill of Megiddo,” or Mount of De stroction. {t was famous as @ battle Seid to Old Testament thmes. ‘The Lord bas ecen Ot to angeciate th. mame Armageddon. with the great con troveray between Truth and Error right'and wrong. God and ‘Mammon with which (bis Age will close. perisb and the New. Age of Meosiah’s glory be wakered in He bas purposely usec highly ayabotical Ogures of speech tt tre last bovk of tbe Bible, erident!; with @ view to biding certain tmpur tant truths until the due time for thet Ferealment. But eren in the due tlie. the Bible nesurrs as, “None of tie wicked shail understand” (Dante! x11 9, 10)—Bove who are out of heart nar moay with Gud—but ooly the wise ut Hila people—the “wise virgin™ clans ot the, Master's parable. 1 have loug avoided presentation of wy woderstanding of our text and it context. I take Jt up gow by request and because | believe It is due time tw De understoot. {disclaim any apevin! Ansptration. In some particulars mr views agree with those of other [tlhe students, and: in other respects they Giaegree. [Each hearer must ane his ‘own Judginent, do bie own Bible studs. and reach bls own concluatons. Kindly remember that fam oot re ‘sponsible for the figures of rpecch used | by the Lord My Interpretations de tn Gced constitute a terrible arraignmes: of fostitavions which we have all reer enced and which embrace x00d peopte of good words snd good works. God’ aelotly people in these various toxtity tons, belug comparatively few. rv fnored when systems as a whole nr dealt with 10 prophecy. ‘The Dragon, Beast, False Prophet. , Ovr context telix un that three tm pure spirits steacbings) will go forth from the mouths of the Dragon. thw Renst and the false Propbet. and thin three will be In aveord. and aymbollen} IF the doctrines ure represented Dy “trogn” There (ieee doctrines are to pare A ailihty Intineace throughopt Uw ctrilized curth They are to gnther the kings aud their nemles to the reat Battle of Artungeddow. The ecctentustical kings and princes. und thelr rvtloues of clergy and faith ral udberenth, will be gathered to solid rbalaox—1 rotestunt and Catholle., The singe nd cuptalue of Industry. aod an maay ae"cnn be Influenced by them. will be gathered to the.xame aide, The political Kinsx and princes, with alt heft hencbinen und retalnera, will fol ow tu tine on the same side The Inanciat Kinca and merchant princes. nd all whorn they can fofiuence by the moat gigantic power ever yet exercin 6 ip the world. will join the same dde, according to thla prophecy. - ‘Those “dovirines of Gemons.” repre ented by the “frogn” will lead many ble people in this great army to as mee AD attiude quite contrary te Beir preference. For a thme the vheeis of i!berty aud progress will be |. erned backward and medieval re | tralnts will be conshdered necessary of welf-prenerration—for the mainte | ance of the present onder of things. | Ja giving this taterpretation, it i» eceswary for ds to indicate what | ymbolised by the Dragoe, the Beust. | 2d the Fater Prophet. Bidie students | C esarly pil Jevowinalions agree with | @ that the “Dragon” of Revelation | epresents the purely Civil Power | retestant interpreters generally agrer 1 pat the “eset Whe a leopard” ‘eve ise cil. 3 repressats the Papecy | mat tower ett, we fear, will be reeds | p enppert our. view that Prasestaction | je “mane of the Beast” (Revetetion | i, 1 tn adr content ifiven szethe: | ame, “the False Prophet.” ‘We erm | p ene 10 comnpt cor tmterpretarina: | er chal we thtet herd of nay wb | prune 2, We will petiber sender no: | therwine injure Ghee Sow. war threat! poo ipo enay Hiatt & Chair vOwe “cat bat ae came tegen mt : jam tues t vibes Aad Jf Oe vary mend te apeatier ae" fh, Rh egpenpets q@ay opt fer: a thetr taterpretations of our text. ‘The aymioiiome of Scripture. rixtt ly understood. are always forceful When the Holy Spirtt used a “frog > ayuboneaity. represent certale ey ea age et i ca ap ea A frog hae a sazy look, @ wise loot It-swelle Itself up to an apparent ep Geavor to Impresa the beholder It great mouth weil representa its chlo! power, used"to croak. ’. Applying these symbol, we learn that aw eri “aptrit, Induence, teaching Will come from the Protestant churches federated. from the Church of Rowe apd from the Civit authorities, all to foil agreement. The spirit of all wit be boastful: ap alt of aupertor windem and koowledse will be proudly eeu: ed—all will croak iu harmony. All will felt of dire resulta that would, Follow. Inrolving the Ibterests of Doth the Present aod the future life. tf thelr counsel be not followed. However cot Gicting the creeds, the differeoces wil De Igpored tu tbe keberal proposition that aotbing anctent aust be disturb ed, of looked into, of renudiated. ‘The Ditive authority of the Church. and the Divine riot of Kings, axide from the Church, will aot be allowed to confilet. Auy persons or tencbinen tn conflict with these boartful aud uo sctiptoral claims will be branded as everything rile, at the mouths of there “frogs” speaking fram pulpite aod platforms and through the rellxious ‘and secular presa. The nobler seuti- ments of some will be atrangled by the philosophy of the same ert spirit ‘which spoke through Calaphan, (be Digb priest. respecting Jeson An Cala- phas declared it expedient to commit & crime in violation of justice, buman and Divine, to be rid of Jesus and Hl teachings, so this “frox” spirit will ap- Prove of every violation of principle Receauary to their self-protection. _ “The croaking of these “frox” spirtnor doctrines will gatber the kings and ‘princes, nancial. political, religious and toduatrial into one great xrwy ‘The spirit of fear, tosplred by: the croakioxn of thene “frogs,” will scourse ithe passions of otherwise good and reasonable men to fury. Gesperation In thelr blind following of these ev! aplrite, evil doctrines, they will te ready to wacrifice fe avd everything on the altar of what they ‘mistakenly suppose fe jostice, trot and rightevns ees, under « Divine atvangement. For « brief time, as we anderstand the Scriptures, these comblued forces of Armageddon will triumph. Free speech, free thalle, and other Iiberticn which bare come tobe the very breath of the masses to our day, wil! be ruth lesely abot off under the plea of neces aity. the glory of God, the commands of the Church. etc. All will seem £0 be serene. anti! the creat social explonion in our contest described ax the “great Karthquake.” An “earthquake.” in symbolic Ianguage. signifies soctnt revolution, and tbe declaration of the contert Is that none Ike upto ft ever before occurred. (Revelation xvi. 1% 19.) Jewus dencribed ft-ax = time of rouble such as never wan luce there wae a nation.—Matthew xxiv. 21. j ‘The Lord Will Gather Them. ‘The false. frox-like teachioga will’ rather togetiier Into one host the great. he rich, the wise, the learned and the loge of the earth, to battle. AC this uncture Divine Power will step for rard, and our text tells os that Hk hall gather tho marsbaled hosts to! \rmageddon~to the Mountain of De truction. The very thing which they | onght to avert by thelr anion. federn: | jon, etc. will be the very thing they* | il hasten. Other Scriptures tell an | hat God will be represented by the | reat Mesviab. and that He will be on | be ride of the mpxsea. Thus we rend «| Daniel si 1: “At that time shall ' {ichael [the Godlike One—Mesaiab| | rand up"—ansuaye authority. He will | eke possession of His Kingdom in « | wanver Uitte looked for by many of | nose who erroneously bare been | aiming that they were His Kingdom. ! nd authorized by Hit to reign in Sits. § ame xnd In fils stead. 2 i! Jesus declared, “Hite servants ye are? nto whom ye reader service.” Some ay be rendering servite to Satan and)" trot, who clalm to be renderins | vice to God and to righteousness: | 4 some of these may be serving tit 5 prantly, as id Sao! of Terman, whe 7 rently thought that he did God a serv e" th pervecuting the Church. The me principle bolds true reversely : san earthly king dows not bold bin: i¢ reeponaible for the more! character ¢ each soldier who @gbts in bin bat 2 ms, no the Lord dows not vouch for tte * oral character of afl who will entixt 4 fight on Hie side cf any question ° its servants they are to whom thes § eter service.” whatever the motire 3 object prompting them, 2 The same principles will apply in thr ming Battle of Armageddon. God's ° de.ef that battle will be the people's ° fa. and the very nondescript boat, © people, will be pitted at the begin: ™ mg of the baftie. Anarchists, Bocts | ™ a. and Bot-beaded radicals of every hoo! of reason and onresson. will be 1 the forefront of that ‘battle, The ™ ajority of the poor and the middie’ © pas prefer peace at almost any price. 4 comparatively email namber, God & te uppoiders of law shal Seasene: ¥ty letors ‘of the law aod ne wt! oF the matorty as bg the allot. Fear for the fetere wil Weed the well menning magese te deeper ativan: and wparchy will rroult ‘whee Soctaltem fall, 5 1" The Cloud's Silver Lining. Florribie would be thie outlook for the future did we cot have the infalll bie Word of God amering aa of. Borious outcome! Divine Wiadews bas withheld until uur day the great keow!- edge and skill which ie at the-aame time breading milltonaires'and discoe- |tenta, Had God lifted the vell a thee- ysand years souner, the world would bave lined’ up for its Armaxeddou ‘Wbousand yeara sooner. But that sould bare deen 100 e000 for the Dt- ‘vie purpose, becagee Messiah's Kieg dom ta to be the. great Thonsand- YearSabbath of the world's bistory. God ta kindness velled our eyes anti the time when the gathering to Ar magedion would immediately precede Meeaiah's taking to Himself His great power, and beginning His reign —Reve- lation xt. 17, 18. , + “Band Them Strong Delusiena.” Bt Paul wrote propbetically of oor time, that {t would be one of serious trial and testing to many professing to de Christians. The reaton for this: be statee—they received not the Trath In the fove of it. (iI Thessaloniacs il, 10, 11) Thay preferred thelr own errous- ons theories, the Apostle explains, apd therefore God. will give them over toa Satrong delusion.” and let them believe tbe. Ue whicb they preferred, and let them svtter for missing the Troth which they did uot love. Thos they will be to the condemned host. “fAxbt- tug against God.” because of their Inck of love'tor the Truth. : Tt te vad to say that we all as Chris tians have been Saboring under a thor cagh delusion respecting God's Pian We bare claimed that Christ set 1 Hla Coareh in Kingdom power, and that the Cburth hae been refgniog op the earth as His representative Op the atrength of this delusion, Jews and beretica bave been persecuted to death as opponents to Christ's Kingdom. All the while we thoughtleesty repeated the Lord's prayer: “Thy Kingdom come: Thy will be déue on earth. as 10 Heaves.” We knew that the Redeemer sald that He would come again to make us Hl Bride and Jotot-deirs: bat we igvored the Scriptures, We were drank, as the Scriptures symbotically say, “all nations were dronk” with the fulve doctrine. It ie this false doctrine phat will constitute the “frog” spirit which soon will begin to croak and to prepare for Armageddon. ‘The Bible presentation is thet the world ts a section of the antrerse tp ebeltica againet Dirine authority. up: ler the captaincy of Satan and his s| oclated fallen angele. By Divive grace jesus bas already “tasted death for very man.” apd the merit of that sac: ifce most, eventually, grant Adam and la posterity = full, fair opportunity or the attalnment of everiasting life. Ut whe thas see the Divine program nd are walking tp the licbt may know omething at leart respecting the “times nd seasona” Tbeee brethren “sre ot tn darkness, that that day {nod pat battle of Armageddon] should rertake” them “as a thief —nn wares, Armageddon Not Yet but Soon. For forty years the Armageddon ces have beeo mastering for both des of the conflict. Strikes, lockout nd riots, great and small, bave beeo | erely tocidental skirmisbes as the]. iligerent parties cromsed each otber'e |. utha Court and Army scandals to | urope. Insurance. Trust and Court andala in America, have sbaken pub: = confidence. Dynamite plots, charg | | by turns on employees and on em joyers, have futher shakeo cond mice and tended to make each die astful of the otber. Bitter and angry elings on both sides “are more and ore manifest. The lines of battle are fly becoming more distinctly marked srertheles Armageddon cannot yet ) fought. Other matters Interrene. cording to prophecy. Gentile times have still two years to| n. The “Image of the Reast” of our olaxt must Jet receite life—power ye Image most be transformed from mare mechanism to a living force otastant Federation reaiizes that ta ganieation will stilt be futile unless receive ritalization—cnless its clerxy rectly or tndtrectly aball be recog ned 5 posseeved of apostotic erdine | a and avthority to teach. ‘This. tbe pphecy indicates will come from the © horned benet,’ which, we believe. mbolically repressats the Chureh of , sand. Aigh-bended activities of etestantiom and Cathotictom, operat: yin conjunction for the suppression human Hberties, await thie vivitying| » the Tage. This may come sove.| 5 t Armageddos cannot precede tt. bat | set follow—pethapa 2 year after ft. sorting to our view of the Prophecy | Hill another thing intervenes: Al: yagh the Jews are gradually Sowing | | - Theta. They say that fenpbore tata” ‘Said Imle Winhe Dray, “Dat that's not tree, 1 toll you~ Met alwayn anyway. “Last weet ma bovatet boneet— Feed forty pleuhe for ft Aaa” att ts wavy feathers ‘Auer Cieklet pee bee” New Tork Teegragl ! ‘ t i) = — <a ee Ps EAST COURT, PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION. HE great East Conrt at the Pasame-Pacifc International Expe- aitton is designed for pagrantry serpaming the famous Dorbar of India, It will constitute © ovitable setting for ortental or modern Grama upoe a colomsa! scale. From 2 huge staircase oc from the tops of ite encireling walls the Tistter to this “Oeurt of Joy- Cuaness” will be enabled to witness the pageaats that will be a feature of the exposition. ‘The miata tower of the ceert will coutata-a great pipe ‘organ, with echo organs in the smaller towers; within the center of the court wil! He a basin containing groapings of classic statuary, dancing Ogures, feune, eatzrs and nymphe. Mectric ectatillators will play apen “foantaine at aight. ‘Tropical shrebs and Sowers will contrast with the werner Mfect of the colonnaden, statuary and tacedes ef the court In {ts architecture the East Court, which will He among the main greep of exbibit palaces, will resemble the oriental phase of the Spanish. Moorteh architectare: ‘ Fi ae - arm. and. Garden| MAKING HOME ATTRACTIVE. Frrmer tvs ha Wt or Bo Neat, conveniently. arranged bulld- ings,n well kept lawn attractfrely Dordored with trees and abrube add teats to the appearance and ralue of the farm anil to the happiness of ita occupants, ways a bulletin ef tho Towa Axriculturak Experiment Station on “Pianuing and Adorniog the Home- stead.” ‘The farmstead, including as It does the generni aren occupled by the farm baiidings, house: and. lawn, ia the center of activity for the farm. Its Planning amd developmest, both from i ; y 4 | pa by Long Idan’ sgeteatteral ‘cotciment aaaee PESITY APFROAOM TO 4 FABMROUSE, the standpoint of convenience and of securing am attractive iandecape effect, Gaeqrre special coneideratiog. ‘A ‘well thought out plan ts the first Fequisite to got thee results, aa tx the absence of @ Gefiaite scheme se7t- ops mistakes are likely to be made. ‘This plan sbould tactede the location et buildings, drives, walks, trees, ‘sbrabbery, an@ every ofter featere which costributes etther to the coa- vendeace of ornamentation of the place. It should’ be developed with the larger relationships always ta mind. ‘The location of the house and farm ‘Detidings te the fret cometéeration. Bren thongh It happens that seme or afl of theve are already on the grocad, ‘& plan for. their location ls Important. Mew farm homes are erected to eup- Diaat olf ones and.other pew farm ‘mroctures are added, which make prec. ‘ticable n eneral consideration ef the entire buflding ackeme, Matectal to provement cnn often be mede’ ie 8 furmstend by a readjuatment as new Dulldings aro put op, Chewgh the Des Feoutta are obtained where thiage ar Plained right from the start, -Cxarte ‘Own Admiral a Outeiée. ” Rear Admiral ‘Tohagta, commander €f the coors yeckt Mandert, commtt Qed suicide hy shouting tn St. Putere. bers. Ne reason was gives af the (ime the oficial sneconcvmnat wea mate to explain the comse fer Bit act. aon WONDERFUL FARMING. Dr. Russell of Columbia oal- ‘veraity eaye the island of Guern- way ia Jost about the aise of onc- halt of & governipent tewmship, six miles square, apd very much the same shape If divided diag- oaally, my, trom the northwest, corner to the southeast corner. On this small territory $0,000 Deople and €,000 cattle fisd aut- aistence. There's farming for ‘you. Hang Up the Scythe. Tt is undesirable to leave a ecythe Tying about, yet it is equally dimcult to find « suitable place’ to bang one. To hang {t co a nat! te to risk dulling the bigde, while to hang ft in the crotch of a tree is Getrimental to the tree's welfare. However, there is 2 way. Obtain « V shaped crotch from an old limb, cutting one fork about 2 foot in length and the other about aix inches.: The rear aide of the long fork ts then tricimed down slightly #0 that tt can be nalled uprightly to a fiat surface. This will form a permanent: place for tie scythe, where the biade will not get dulled nor a fruit tree be infered.—Farm and Fireside. | Around the Honey Makers. , Comb honey that la to be sent te @ distant market should, be shipped Before:cold weather. since the combs become extremely fragile when cold. ‘Change sil failing or slow queens promptly and breed from the best yor an secire, thus raising the atandard ef your stock step by step and it proving the average year by year. ‘Fhe young bees, batched from Aux 1 op, constitute the colony to be Wiatered,-and for this reason it 1s Wise to ace that moch brood ta ready, erea if you have to resort to stimu: lative feeding. : As © rule, dees cast & prime swarm 6 noon as the first queen cell 16 penlel tualess prevented by bed weather; there- fore the firet young queen may be ox- pected te emerre on the eighth day the fret swarm. ‘When the hives are wall étetributed tm a certain. space their inmates can be more easily bandied. It seems. to imagteve their diepoattion, especially if there are sutne trees, shrubs or the like about ft. Rebbing ia'net so prevalent, either, asd tbe abeunce of that always paige: to make bees better natured. WN FALL ‘POULTRY CARE. A@viee Olver by the New Hampohire Agrtoetacrs: Leperiment Starts | Peete for laying hove tm the fall should be of such a mature as te pro- fowte tmte « physical condition cos. Guerre to cxrty laying. Ove of the petactga! fede heipfe! ts Gis ond ts 2 meal, which ten@s te loosen the old feathers, pet A glow on the mew ones fend bevy the binge healthy. A good Ristting ration will comstst Of three — ef whete or cracked cers, two of wheat, cootalf prea of ‘sarepe, cuc-balf pound of lineved mment-and one poond of clover or aifsl % meal This ls saiictent grain for 100 Romate lire, weight of fewis per day. this abowld be givan tm seperate Deuss an abuadance of ark, opsat Get, charcea! and clone. fresh woeer. en ee EE Neen coca Oa EE B29 Che oe nae : r : ee a hen a) a ; i j t - ae ee’ am seo: Va. Union University . ea 2 Ge Soe ee in oe poop ae a et Bas owe or eee ee et Ese Soest TiS HINE GRANITE DULDOPOR, Ste testy cquipged 4 = eS SS SSS i oe VIRGIN UNION UNIVERSITY. We eaer i OS ss ee Deve le tier yo. * 1 re ‘We wil aise be Piensed te Quote you Fvices om Buterior and -Geo. ©. Brown, PxoTogRapuce; 603 North 2nd St, = - Richmond, Ve. Wi es eas ere rn win Cee PeMAcicta®) AE A! yore oo ne pee eid so Oo re ioe closet eee ae - ee SERRE ine Doeiiicercacons: Magic Shempeo Brier Co., Mianeepolis, Mixnesota, Mangels may be given to supply 4 fartber amount of succulent “food if ‘ecessary. | The birds abould be given ample yard room and compelled to take plenty of exercise. Rcattering grain in the litter im the morning, which necessitates the birés scratching for their meal, . wil! ‘gerve as a valuable aid. The custom of gixing the hinds a wet mash fa the morning ban now gone completely out Of vogue, and with good reason. The consentua’ of opinion -at the present time ts that the dry mash tx much more desirable... Dry mash fed in hop- pera can be handied more cantly aod at lees expense than the wet mash. A dry mab that will give good resulte fa compored of the following: Wheat brand, two parte by walght: mid- diings, one part by weight: corn meal, foe part by welght: linseed ‘meal, ane part by weight: alfalfa or clover ‘meal, one part by weight: best acrapa, one part by weight ‘This abould be placed In a bopper and kept before the hirds all, the time. Where’ the dry manh Is provided whole or cracked com and wheat should be fed tn the litter in the morning and at noon. Cleanliness In the poultry house tn at) all times important, but especially so during the fall and winter, when the towle are unable to obtain free range.. The dropping boards shoul! be cleane) frequently and fresh Iitter supplied. A great factor fn establishing sanitary conditions ix the application of whitc- wash. | STORAGE OF CELERY. ‘Treneh Methed le One Way of Pre- corving Thie Vegetable, ‘There are. many ways of storing gelery. Home of the large srowers pack fn the field, ued large crates and send Girect to city storage beuses. Others have special storage hewses oa the form in which the crop may by beid until mitwinter or even later. Pits are often veed by growers who é0 not ‘make « specialty of this crop. One of the most euccemsfal plane te te store in trenches. Sterege may be- gin after the middle of October and the ‘work should be completed bafore there fe bard freesing weather, In most sections of the sorth the crop shoeld be stared before the 10th or 1K of November. . ‘The trouches shosid be about « foot Wide and deep enough to recsive the plints so that the tepe will protrade Bet more than two or thase isthes abure the top of the trench. Phe plants tre moved te the treachas aa preasptly a4 possible after Nfting. steed erect and pleceé as close together as the roots wiK permit.. Gems lees set! beet the roots tn the trench improves eveGitions fdr aetiefactory "Tas tops aaonsl be trea freer bw or: were cond in blanching the aarty. op a0 nalied together tote i plesed over the @umted A nal warm ays stones er Wertis shestd be pices: wader tho benvlly 6 puerta imported & Domestic LIQUORS S. W. ROBINSON } Mell Order House, ; Richmond, Va. - FemBlation. An’ the weather becomes oelGer manure, straw or eren soll whould be thrown over the boards to fernlah additions! protection. Tbe Grainage around the trenches must be good to, prevent fos from decay of the stalka—National Stockman end Warmer. soacesssceserenaovensetees ‘The farmer: may not get rich quick, but when be does get rich be gets rich right. — ~ esc olin Oar ea vats me Te need In cold weather to keep the drink- ing water for the poultry from frees- Py anl\ - | San \) +: | 4 i S ro ae: a pole ee cadens * Drrom Popiiar Mestiasion} tas. ‘The device copeiets fa part of a barry! inverted and set over the fowatain and « tubular lentora. A wmall opening te cat in ove aide of the barre! through which the few! can reach the water.—Pepalar Mechanics ‘Trasetiie tse Manabi: ‘Berayerd manure ta, in gecersi, the best fertiser for the orehard. It ebeuM be spotied at the:rate of m load te from three fo Sve trees, at least ence in three yearn. The use of com- mercial fertilizers is hardly advieabla, eweent where carcfal experiment bas @emeastrated Its ralus. : amenes Sy Ovep ees: President Taft hac removed Réward 1%, Barnes, reciever of the Mad efice et Orent Fall, Moat. sat peupton Ge resigna:ion of Receiver ot Rs came aflles This detian feGowe an enienthate. . HIGH GRADE JOB WORK In Fact Printing of All Kinds Executed Promptly. We print CALENDARS. Our prices are as low as is consistent with First Class Work. We furnish Invitations for Balls, Weddings and Special Entertainments. We have a supply of Fine Commencement Folders for Graduates of our Educational & Hospital Institutions. They are here for Your Inspection. We have a full line of the Finest Stationery to be obtained anywhere in the United States. We supply Mourning Paper and Envelopes. THE PLANET is the Leading Journal in the Country We Do Linotype Work for the Trade. We have a Stock Room here in which we carry Book Paper, Bond Paper, Flat Writings, Manilla Paper, Envelopes. Card Board, Wedding Stock. in fact, Every thing in the Printing Line. Getting fire to a trestle bridge, three robbers, apparently less than twenty-five years old, held up a Missouri, Kansas & Texas train south of Eufaula, Utah. After forcing the engineman to run the baggage and express cars across the burning structure the young bandits blow the express safe and escaped, it is believed, with several thousand dollars. By setting fire to the trestle near the town of Wirth, the bandits had no trouble whatever in forcing the train to stop. Although the flames threatened to destroy the trestle before their work was accomplished, the robbers moved deliberately. Threatening the engineer and firman with revolvers, they ordered them from the locomotive cab. J. A. Dolan, the train's conductor, leaped from a car and was fixed up beside the engine crew. A porter also fell a victim to his curiosity and was made to stand in line. While one robber held the line of employee the others uncoupled the locomotive, baggage and express car and then forced the engineer to open the throttle. The locomotive, pulling the two cars, shot across the burning bridge. What remained of the structure fell into the water a minute after the cars had passed. Half a mile from the bridge the benefits ordered a stop. Then the safe was dynamited and rammed. Their work completed, the robbers fled to the wood-covered hills. INFANT FALLS TO DEATH BIRD Three Years Old Climbs. Up Movement 198 Feet. James Polgrave, three years old, bill from a window in the Soldiers' and Military Movement in Indianapolis, Ind. 119 feet from the ground and was fractured killed. The child's mother, Mira. James Polgrave, had left him at the base of the movement while she went to the top in the elevator with a friend. The child, it is believed, slipped past the movement interior and started to ascend the stairway. It is thought he become tired when he reached the window and, climbing up to it, lost his balance and slipped off. declared its regular quarterly dividend of 1% per cent on the common stock and 1% per cent on the preferred stock. The earnings of the corporation for the quarter ending Sept. 30 were $30,863,512; the net income for the quarter, $20,777,465, and the surplus $2,484,801. These returns compare with earnings at the end of the previous quarter of $25,102,265, net income of $18,429,294, and a surplus of $56,483. FATHER STABS SON John W. Thompkins, nineteen years old, of Washington, is probably fatally wounded, and his father, John P. Thompkins, is charged with having stabbed him in the back during an altercation in the presence of five other children of the family. The father's attack was precipitated, according to the police, when John, the oldest, urged him to let the younk-children visit the mother, who is said to have been visiting in Virginia for several weeks. Secretary Slave Employer Secretary Blayne Employer. George G. Thompson, the division freight agent of the Southern railway, was shot and killed in Greensboro, N. C., by W. R. Blair, his private secretary, whom he had dismissed. Blair was arrested in the room with the body, crouched in a corner, muttering: "I have killed my best friend." U. S. Express Passes Dividend. The United States Express company passed its semi-annual dividend of $2 a share. The establishment of the parcel post and a decrease in the company's earnings during the last fiscal year were among the reasons given by the directors of the company for the failure to declare the dividend. Snow in North Dakota. Snow fell throughout western North Dakota, following a twenty-four-hour rain. The temperature is comparative by mild. LITTLE ILLITERACY IN U. S. Only 7.7 Per Cent of Population Can't Read or Write. There are fewer men, women and children in the United States who can neither read nor write than ever before in the nation's history, according to special litteracy statistics made public by the censuses bureau. In the entire population litteracy has declined from 14.7 in 1900 to 7.7 per cent in 1910. Among children from ten to fourteen years old the decline has been from 72 to 6.1 per cent. In 1910 the number of children in special litteracy grew four times and the number of children in litteracy declined and fell no more than special litteracy included. THE MUSEUM OF PLANETS, BROADWAY, VIRGINIA. Bill-Heads, Letter and Note Heads, Envelopes, Business & Visiting Cards, Policies, Medical Blanks, Insurance Blanks, Financial Cards, Lodge Labels, Checks, Check Books, Minutes, Pamphlets, Whole Sheet Handbills, Placards. Devoted to the Interests of the Citizens of Color. 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Many Americans, white and colored, come out here and lead careless lives, disregarding advice as to the care of their health, and quickly Many Americans, white and colored, come out here and lead careless lives, disregarding advice as to the care of their health, and quickly pay the penalty in an early grave. I am, sir, Your obedient servant, WM. D. CRUM, American Consul-General Liberia, Africa. ```markdown ``` AEE So ae Th mraeeem) = 6b ‘t aieeees Bee OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. a _. We Told. You We Could Pay You and We Did it. 2 esti Bae os om a oo 2 Bes me 6 a ~~. e . WHEY 2? BECAUSE we had stock, bonds, nego@able paper, mortgages and property to guarantee them agains oss in protecting you. Financiering is a Science and’our President has been studying the Science. "ow _ Our palatial institution is at your service and we cordially invite you to make use of it nany conveniences. We loan money on real estate and good negotiable paper. — We ar oaning money now. Call and see us. For further information, apply to the President or t. he Cashier. The humble and the lowly; the thrifty and the unexcitable citizen will find thi: yank a veritable place of refuge in time oftrouble. ss "ek eat _— : oo | . JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President THOMAS H. WYATT, Cashier. " . THOMAS M. CRUMP, Secretary. ~ "a. RY JONATHAN,-Vice-Preaident, The “run” on us proved that WE could meet ALL of our Obligations on demand. Our Own RESERVE FUND was amply sufficient for’ all purposes. Why? BECAUSE during the past year we have paid OUR Stock-holders no Dividend in order to increase this Fund for the BEN- EFIT-OF THE DEPOSITORS D3 We Protect Our Depositors .First - and Stock-holders afterwards.= BECAUSE a large number of Depositors and much Money will surely enable us to make Money for the Stock-holders. A Mers chant must look after his customers first _and. his customers will take care of him afterwards. — - . FROM BROOKLYN, N, ¥. Brooklyn, % Y., October 28.—The churches are doing much spiritual work and are atfive along the lines of race uplift. Jt wan a great tay at Holy Trinity Baptiat_Church Sunday, it belog a union meeting in whtch five churches took part. Ap excellent sermon was delivered by Rev. Bright. who had for his subject, The Unthangeable God. He did not leave a stone un- turned to prove Himself thoroughly familar with his subject. The Baptist Confereace will cou- vene at Bethany Baptist Church, of which Rev. Powell ls pastor sTueedax of this week. It promises to be on of the best In the State. There has Dees ac pains Spared in making It a success. Yea wilt hear more aboct it. : . The ladies of this section are doing overtime fa chuYah work, clubs and parlor seciats. Tiive is @ movement on foot te orgmsion 0 pete. society fm thie section, making atady of seasons: Onfored Prams eng of tts apecial os ‘ ie W. A. Cillian < cs ‘Caos 3rd Auniversary of the Y. M. C. A, * Last Sunday night at the Fourth Baptist Church the Y. M. C. A. cel. ebrated her 23rd Anniversary. Pres- ident John 8. Powell presided. - Dr. Evans Payne, pastor of the church preached the annual sermon: waich was very timely and full of the best advice. Thechoir of the church rendered especial music. - The annual report was read by General Gecretary 8. C. Burrell— Meetings for men. 49; ‘meetings for boys, 61; meetings for workers, 52; meetings in the city jail, 310; mest- ings for women, 2; meetings mixed, 4, viaits to the sick, 1256; visite, to the penitentiary, 137; converts, 502. | The financial report was read, which - showed that $1924.86. had been collected: dnring the year, die- bursements, $1924.26, leaving 66 conts in. dead. The needs for the year beginning Novenpber 1, 1913, ending Octeber 31, 1913 are $240¢, whick we. feel afé betters will be realest by the help of onr many friends. <A special canvags will be made at once. 9 Sonday night. $ o'cleck at the BD ancsor Maption Chureb, the Y. M. C. ye a a a _ 7 ae pee Lhe are 5 2 te ee Sia - | ae Bee” | a sa ae here. ne + hee i Pees oa ne eae te ee ge ee A. will hold a. special meeting for women and men. Rev. Néison B. Brown, pastor of the Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Fulton will preach a@npecia! sermom. The choir will sing. Report for the year's work will be made. Tull your nelgbbor. Be on time. NEWB FROM SUBAN, VA. Antioch pulpit was filled Sunday by. the pastor, Rev. C. H. Morton, who is now Bresidert of Corey Me mortal Inetitute,- Portsmenth, Ya. His congregation was glad to wel- come him: ae ‘it has been several weeks since be has been able to be present. : Rev. Frank Page of Gloucester Co. an ex-pastot ef Antioch has been here Visitiog friewde. He ales vistted- the Chareh Unies of Mathews, wise Bet wie Weyland Bagtit Chorch Deacct Jacad A. Smith accompen- fed Rev. Morten te Nerielh Sunday pot tone ye Sew days vietting _ Soperal of hia goeng mon ieft tits ve “* im Southern nraters. We wish success ang esate return. Miss Annie F. Browntey of the Gloucester High School at Cappaace- te fu hgme on the sick Hat, but we ere gla@ to }earn that she is improv- lng. e * . PEOPLE'S BOOK Kyea ef the World Are Upon Me, Published st Inet, having over 24 chapters of eupreme fmpertance te every tender. It deals with come of the warld’s vies! questions and coven <i inane. aries ee ri cee as teeee re Lf omy etnrenes and a Sines Ger 1686; a oad the .. i. a a nm wth a prayer for the samse of whict it ts sent, - ae The price of the beek ts 5¢ cents. $15.00 in Geld offer to Agents selling the largest samber before December 15, 1923, RH. BALL, 28 Frankia M&., Lawrence, Mass VA, RUSENING COLLEGE AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL 510 B. 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