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KLEINMUND PLANET A Brilliant Pastorate. DR. W. T. HALL GOES TO ROXBURY, PA. A Long, Successful, Constructive, Peaceable, Progressive Pastorate Comes to Eventful Close. Sunday, November 10th, the people of Dunville and especially the incumbers of High Street Baptist Church, of that city assembled in large round numbers to witness the close of a brilliant, eventual pastorate and to hear drop the last words of the honored, revived Dr. William T. Hall as pastor. In 1896 fresh from College and Seminary work, Dr. Hall accepted this church, and for 16 years postured same with glowing success. While to some this may appear as a long pastorate, and the writer styles it one, but the good people of that church and city would have hold this man of God as long again if such had been possible. This pastorate was a progressive and constructive one. Dr. Hall went about his pastorate as a man commissioned of God, and was satisfied only when the church was making progress and moving toward the ideal. He believed in missions and education, and he had his church to fully sympathize with such work. So as a result of such, High Street Church is known far and near and its influence is felt nationally. As a constructive force in church and community life, Dr. Hall touched every phase of the higher life. He believed in practical Christianity, in other words, doing real service. He built and paid for a handsome church structure, Danville's largest church house among our people. He did religious community work, such as teaching the poor and needy. He carried sympathy, help and consolation into sick and humble homes. He inspired a noble home, community and church life. For this all of Danville sings unstintedly his praise. Monday evening, November 4th, the church tendered him and his excellent wife a most splendid closing reception. The entire city and every walk of life were represented. All denominations seemed to vie with each other in doing honor to this good and great man and wife. The spacious office was thoroughly packed. Promptly at S. P. M. the very good choir sang the opening number. After devotions, Dr. A. L. Winslow who is also Deacon Winslow, Master of Ceremonies, in well chosen words made known the purpose of the meeting. He touchingly reviewed the pastorate of Dr. Hall and the inducible assistance rendered by his devoted wife during the years of his service. He ranked him with the best as a gospel preacher, and as a pastor, and unsurpassed as a Christian gentleman. A financier of note. Those who paid glowing tributes to Dr. Hall's ministerial life, pastoral service, home relations, community life, character and congeniality were Drs. A. A. Galvin, G. W. Goode, W. E. Carr, Revs. A. L. Johnson, W. F. Grasty, M. F. Hughes, Deacons A. L. Winslow, M. D. A. Jumerson, E. D. Banks, S. J. Logan, John Scott, W. J. Simon, Josh Williams, W. H. Harrison. The writer went to speak of his State and denominational relations. Also of Dr. Hall's interest in the school of which he has the honor to be president. He was in company with Mrs. Mary Hayes Allen to Danville, where she joined her husband and attended the exercises. There were other speakers among the laymen. Every speaker, in the most commendable way, spoke of Dr. Hall's services to church, city and denomination. The people showed their depth of appreciation by the many and valuable presents given Dr. and Mrs. Hall. A faithful sister started the contribution with a $5.00 gold piece. Other large individual amounts were given. Then many valuable presents and other useful gifts. Another lady presented a $10.00 pair of gold cuff buttons. Barrois were filled with canables. Every possible way, the people showed their appreciation. From the church we retired to the parsonage where an up-to-date banquet was served. Dr. Hall carries with him the forwent prayers and sincere wishes of the good people of Danville. Virginia is also interested intensely in him. For twelve years he has been the 1st Vice President of the Virginia Baptist State Convention and for the same number of years an honored and faithful member of the Trustee Board of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College. Mrs. Hall has been treasurer of the Woman's Baptist State Educational Convention of Virginia. for Twelve years, so they have been, and are to day intimately affiliated with denominational interests. The good people of Roxbury got a splendid gentleman and wife, a sympathetic, painstaking, strong, faithful pastor and helper in Dr. and Mrs. Hall. An excellent Gospel preacher in every sense of the word, and in short, the embodiment of high and noble life. Pennsylvania is claiming Virginia pastors. A few years ago Dr. W. W. Brown went from High Street, Roanoke, following soon went Dr. J. C. Jackson from Court Street, Lynchburg; then "Dr. R. W. Goff, of the same city from Rivermont Baptist Church; then the distinguished leader and preacher Dr. W. F. Graham from Fifth Street, Richmond; the excellent and strong Dr. G. B. Howard from Giffield, Petersburg; now goes Dr. Hall from Danville, Rev. C. C. Scott, R. D. and Rev. J. M. Moses, B. D. also have gone to Pennsylvania. All these are noted men, held great church, from every point of view and prominent in state and nation. Virginia must look to her laurels. We would have our renders to know, that these men were eagerly sought by the respectful churches that called them. Virginia and their Virginia churches regretted to lose them one and all. Brethren, you have our prayers for your continued success. Yours humbly. R. C. WOODS. Commended by Secretary Meyer. According to a dispatch from Washington, Walter J. Dorsey, colored, of Baltimore, has been commended by Secretary of the Navy Meyer in an official letter for giving his lifeblood to save the life of a shipmate on the battleship Louisiana. Samuel Riley, also colored, a mess boy on the battleship was overcome by illuminating gas. Dorsey, who is also a mess attendant, volunteered to submit to an operation for the transfusion of blood, which surgeons declared was Riley's only hope of surviving. Dorsey enlisted in Baltimore about 15 months ago, according to Navy Department records.—Baltimore American. --- Armstrong High School Literary The Armstrong High School Literary Circle which met on the second Wednesday afternoon of this month was one of unusual interest. The author discussed was Longfellow. Following the regular opening exercise a short sketch of his life was given by Miss Alma Hamm. Beautiful selections from his works were given by Miss Janet West. Miss Hanchee Coles, Miss Emma Randolph and Miss Beatrice Edmunds. An instrumental solo, "Devoted Hearts," was played by Miss Ethel Robinson. Words cannot express the pleasure which the audience received from it. Miss Elizabeth Coles gave a very humorous recitation, which kept the audience in laughter from the beginning to the end. Among the topics of interest was it solo, "The Old Sexton," by Miss Rosa Primus, which by the harmony of the music and the melody of her voice, opened the hearers' eyes with interest. Miss Primus also rendered a recitation. The next literary meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26th at 2 P. M. On Wednesday November 27th the school will have Thanksgiving exercises at 2 P. M. Patrons and friends are cordially invited to attend both. --- Resolutions. Whereas on the 31st day of October, 1912, God the Supreme Ruler, Maker and Creator saw fit in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst Sir Wilson Hunt who was a beloved husband, father and brother and an obedient worker, a wise friend and devoted brother in Lodge; Be I. Resolved, First, That in the untimely death of our brother Sir Hunt that his wife has lost a loving and devoted husband, his children a loving and care-taking father, his sisters and brothers a grateful, loving, unright brother, with sympathy for all who need caressing and care. Second That in the death of our beloved brother, Sir Wilson Hunt, his brother Pythians have undergone a heavy loss and a much missed brother, and we have met an irreparable loss in one whose life was always that of cheerfulness, willingness of heart to assist wherever needed, and unexcelled in manners to every one, his cheerfulness could be patterned after by all. Third. That this community has in the death of Brother Wilson Hunt lost a trusted and law-abiding citizen, one whose honesty of purpose, faithfulness to a cause and a high regard for the rights of others was beyond reproach. Fourth. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be recorded in the minutes of the Pythian Lodge records and be preserved in their sacred record vault and a copy of same be sent to the bereaved family, and be sent to a paper. Signed—Committee on Resolution F. D. WASHINGTON, G. EMORY SMITH, STUART MOORE. A Logical Candidate. One of the choicest political plums to be distributed by President Woodrow Wilson after his induction into office and one of the most important of all the positions to be filled in our city is that of the Postmaster of Richmond. Naturally we are all interested in such an important appointment and at this early date we find our citizens vicing with one another in setting forth the many good qualities of their several favorites. We are pleased to note the fact that the most logical candidate to this date is Mr. Hay-T. Thornton, the popular superintendent of Station A., the most important branch of the postal service in this city. It was during President Cleveland's second administration, in the year 1894 that Mr. Thornton was appointed to this position. Nearly 20 years have elapsed since MR. HAY T. THORNTON that time and although nearly all of this time was served under Republican administrations, in consultation of his ability and his officer services he has to this date been retained in, this important position, regardless of the fact that he was an ardent supporter of the Democrat in Party. Recognizing his executive ability and his systematic business ideas he has for nearly all of this time been given entire charge and control of the affairs of his office. In addition to the business houses served by its carriers this one Station alone handles as much if not more residential mail than the main office itself. The continual remodeling of the methods at his Station in order to meet the many emergencies made necessary by the continual wonterful development of the Western section of our city, has been his pride and the work of his life. He has proven equal to the occasion. His friends and co-workers are proud of him and all are anxious to see him suitably rewarded for his services. Mr. Thornton has proven a very generous yet a very efficient official and owing to his impartial methods of procedure with those who have for so many years served under him in the capacity of clerks and carriers he is not only respected as their superior officer, he is looked up to with admiration and esteem. While they will regret to lose him as their immediate executive they are partially compensated to know that he is to be honored and the efficiency of the service in this city unimpaired. Owing to the restrictions placed upon him by the Civil Service rules under which he served, Mr. Thornton has not been what is known as perniciously active in politics; but it can be said of him and to his credit as a Democrat that he was one of the very few employees who had the courage to stand out amid defeat after defeat and stick to his colors like a man: neither was he ashamed nor afraid to let he be known that politically he was a Democrat and that he yet looked forward to the ultimate triumph of his Party whose platform he believed to be the beat suited for the interests of the majority of the people of this great country of ours. The loyalty and devotion to any cause they are convinced is right has been the means of winning for our Southern people the respect and admiration of the entire world and it is for his possession of this same principle that Mr. Thornton is respected and admired by all classes of the citizens of this great commonwealth, all of whom are anxious to see him elevated to this position of honor and trust. We glean from the daily press that his candidacy is being championed by hundreds of the healthiest and most influential business men of this community, headed by Col. John S. Harwood of whom there is no finer gentleman in this land of ours. The city of Richmond is now one of the business centers of this great country and we need a man for Postmaster whose executive ability and whose business capacity has been proven beyond a doubt. In behalf of the many thousands of our people who are patrons of the Richmond office we also take great pleasure in commending to President Wilson the name of our esteemed official and friend, H. T. Thornton for the position of Postmaster of the city of Richmond. National Ideal Benefit Society at Fifth Street Baptist Church, Sunday, December 17, 2012. Thanksgiving Services of the National Local Benefit Society at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Dr. S. C. Manuel, Pastor, Sunday, December 11, 1912 at 7:00 p.m. Program Presentation of the Master of Ceramics, Rev. W. L. Anderson, Supreme Vice Master, by T. L. Beverly, Manager of Richmond District; Music, National Ideal Choir; Scripture Reading, Rev. S. C. Manuel, Pastor; Prayer, John W. Howard; Music, National Ideal Choir; Introductory Remarks, Mrs. M. E. Holmes, Address, Mrs. Rosa Thompson, National Lecturer; Solo, Mr. Joseph Matthews; Offering, Mesdames Louisa R. Allen, Lucy E. C. Scott, Hannah Johnson and Beatrice Cutter; Quartette, Mrs. M. R. Johnson, Mrs. Carrie C. Hawkins, Mr. George Wilkerson, J. Rod Mr. S. L. Johnson; Sermon, Rev. W. T. Johnson, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Supreme Chaplain; Solo, Mrs Ida Glover Deane, Reqodition, Dr. C. H. Phillips. Committee of Arrangements: Mrs. M. R. Johnson, Mrs. M. E. Holmes Mrs. Ida E. Charity; Mrs. Carrie C. Hawkins, Chairman, Mr. S. W. Johnson, Supreme Secretary. Ushers: Mrs. Lizzie Coleman, Mrs. Susie E. Bryant, Mrs. Missouri Jones, Mrs. Rosa V. Irvine, Mrs. Ida E. Charity, Miss Curilla Harris, Miss Lula Webb, Miss Minno Jackson and Miss Lillie Holmes. --- Giles B. Jackson, a well known collected lawyer of U.S. City received a very high compliment from the Virginia Colony of Southern Cali- fornia, as shown by the letter mentioned below. November 14, 1912 Col. Giles B. Jackson Attorney at Law Richmond, Virginia Dear Sir, At a meeting of the Virginia Colony of Southern California, you were endorsed for Attorney General of the United States and pledge to you our hearty support Dunbar Society to Meet The Dunbar Literary and Historical Society will hold its fortnightly public meeting next Monday evening at eight o'clock in the Third Street A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Octavia P. Ferguson will read a paper, subject, "Talks About Tuskegee." There will be a recitation by Miss Cora L. Bright, a solo by Mrs. Milford A. Cross and selections by the Harmony Quartette. The Journal will be read by Mr. George St. Julien Stephens, editor. The public is cordially invited to be present. No charge is made for admission. --- FROM BROOKLYN, N. Y. Well, Well! Election has passed the voice of the orator is still held; the shouts of the multitudes are hushed. The Democrats are rejoicing in their victory. The white man of the South says, "We are in the saddle, and intend to stay there." But what says the Great Governor of the Nations? "Wait-thou on me," sayst He. But let us work while we wait. The our opportunities. We still have a chance to vote. Let us vote for more race love; for more race pride, more confidence in one another. Vote for the Colored Press. Let every family have a paper edited by his own race in his home every week. Vote to stop hissing at the efforts of our own people because they seem feeble beside that of his or her more fortunate white brother or sister, but rather help them, if not, at least appreciate their effort. We don't have to love our white neighbor less, to love our colored neighbor more. The Great Dispenser of all things has set us about in national houses, and it is wisdom to look after your own house first. The Press is a great power. Look what the white man has made it, look what it has made him. There I am sure could not be found. a white family that does not have one or more papers in their-homes daily. It has a two-fold help. First, it helps them to keep abreast with the times. Second, it increases the circulation of the paper. Now we have good papers among us that ought to have a broader circulation. The Richmond PLANET is a clean, honest, fearless newspaper that is edited not only for its financial value but for the good of the race, and it has a large circulation, and many staunch and loyal friends. But it deserves more. There are scores of other such deserving organs of speech, ought to be dear to the heart of every Negro. It is a grand achievement, a great opportunity. One can listen to the words of our great people from one side of the continent to the other, can watch their doings and can have a heart to heart talk with them through this great organ of speech. THE CHURCHES The 17th Annual Session of the Baptist Church Missionary Convention of New York which closed Nov. 17th was a great success. It spoke volumes of the earnest efforts and tireless activity of the leader, and supporters of the great cause. Sorry that we cannot give a detailed account, "but you just ought to be there." Suffice it to say the Convention was held in Bethany Baptist Church, Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, Rev H. Powell, D. D., pastor. Dr. S. W. Timms of Holy Trinity Baptist Church to President. He proves himself to be worthy of the honor conferred upon him by that noble body. There were many distinguished visitors from different States. Sunday was a beautiful day. The churches were well attended! Holy Trinity held its monthly holy communion, which is every second Sunday in the month. The pastor, Rev S. W. Timms delivered wholesome serious morning and evening SOCIAL The ladies of this section are form- ing a Literary circle to be known as The Home Literary Circle. By they hope to do much to arose in interest along that line. EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT Mary Enjoy Themselves at the City Auditorium A large and appreciative audience attended the Musical Festival and Fantastic Drill at the City Auditorium Monday night, 15th inst. The stage was brilliantly lighted. The Grand opening by the Company was spectacular. The Great Divide, by the K of P Rand Moves Johnson Captain was very fine. This Rand won the prize recently and its renditions brought forth apliance. It may be justly said that it has reached a plane of excellence never equaled by a similar organization in this city. FINE DRILLING The Polish Cadets under the tutelage of Col. Rosson C. Mitchell have attained a degree of drill emplecy, which has amazed the public and every competent observer. The acrobatic drill by a picked team, together with the rope act elicited much applause. The boys range from nine years of age upwards. Another feature was the drill of the girls, who wore paper dresses. They went through with a broom drill and also a march of the Ten Virgins was a feature. THE PROGRAMME The exercises were concluded about 10:45 amidst great applause. The following programme was rendered: Grand Opening, Entire Company; Great Divide, March, Band; Battalion Ensemble, Pythian Cadets; Overture, Moside, Band; Meet Me With Kisses, Miss Bernetta Roper and Chorus, Smiler (Slow Rag) Band, Competitive Drill, Pythian Cadets (In Lynchburg, Va. Last June, the prize was awarded to Co. B, the first company which appears to night. Time, 2:30 each) Overture, Hunting Scene, Band; March, of the Vestal Virgins, Ten Girls' Signal Drill, Drill Team A, Pythian Cadets; Waltz, Romantique, Band; Witches Broom Drill, Girls (Master Harris Hilton presiding at Plane); March, Honey Man, Band; O You Little Bear, Miss Juanna Hope Miss Lenn Bass and Chorus (Specialties, "Classy", Bear, Miss Annie Goodman; Ragged Bear, Miss Lucille Smith; Polar Bear, Charles Watkins.); Before the Footlights, Band; Athletic Drill, Drill Team B, Pythian Cadets; March, Waltmere, Band. Miss Rebecca T. Mitchell had charge of the girls and to her is due the credit for the making and arrangement of the costumes. Mr. Frank Rold of North Third Street continues Indiapost. Mr. George Bennett- of New York (formerly of South Richmond, Va.) is in the city this week the guest of his parents in Mayo's Town. He came here to attend the marriage of his sister. In Northern Climate. --- PRESIDENT WOODS VISITS THE NORTHERN CONVENTIONS. The report of my trip to the three Northern Conventions, during the month of October is somewhat delayed but the impression made by those bodies, from my view point, still lingers. The first of the three to meet was the Ato-American Baptist State Convention of New Jersey. This Convention is presided over by that splendid gentleman, Minister and thinker, Dr. George E. Mortis. He is able supported by such worthy faithful, ablemen in the ministry as Dr. W. T. Watons M. W. Vaughn E. W. Roberts J. C. Love, W. P. Lawrence, R. D. Wynn, Rees, R. L. Harris E. Flower, A. D. Jones D. Y. Campbell, D. E. Robinson, E. W. Samuels, L. H. Green and others very faithful in their discharge of Christian duty. There were many representatives there, representing different phases of our denominational life. Among them Dr. R. H. Bowling of Virginia, President of Virginia Baptist State Convention, Dr. W. Bishop Johnson, President of the New England Baptist Convention. This Convention is doing real constructive work. They are thoroughly alive to the needs of the local field and then they do as much. If not more than any state, for the Foreign field. In the Educational work, they show great interest. Virginia Theological Seminary and College is their institution in every sense. Thursday night session was devoted to the educational work. As the president of the institution, I was warmly welcomed by this splendid company of Christian workers and was the order of the evening. They heard of the work gladly and recorded me very positively courtesy. Special financial efforts were made in the interest of the work and the amount too great with all appropriate efforts were made to our cause. Three debt Morris announced that the Convention would devote a large part of its time and effort to educational work. Prof. George E. Weid of Virginia was present. We were delighted to see Dr. H. H. Rowling at the Convention. The birth of the Convention was brightly pleased in having him. He was honored highly I could stay only a day and I fully enjoyed the proceedings. I heard two splendid sessions the introduction of men by Roy A. D. Jones and the inaugural session by Rev. Henderson. My next visit was to the Pennsylvania Hopkins State Convention, at Albany, Pa. This body is presided over by the Three hearted excellent Christian pastorman successful pastor, Dr. E. W. Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa. Pennsylvania has a notable line of Christian men who were on hand and in mute evidence. In the Eastern part of the State are located such stalwarts in Christian service, such giants in racial upitt as Dr. W. F. Graham, W. G. Parks, E. W. Moore, J. C. Jackson, W. A. Creditt, J. M. Moses, R. W. Goff, C. C. Scott, Gibson, Tahalfero A. R. Robinson Alex Gordon, S. J. Jones and Childs Many other faithful leaders. In the West such distinguished friends as Dr. W. W. Brown, R. R. Howard, Childs, Slus, Poy, Fatterson, Dwelle, Hoose, Garland, Ad (Continued on Fourth Page.) JACKSON-WYATT The marriage ceremony of Miss Kate W. Wyatt to Mr. Peter Jackson will be solemnized Thursday. November 25th at 4 o'clock P. M. at the residence of the bride, 1124 St. James Street. Friends are invited. No cards. DUNN—BORNSON. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Robinson request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their niece Lilley May Robinson to Mr. Joseph Dunn. Thursday morning, November 28, 1912 at 11 o'clock A. M. at their residence, 811 N. 1st Street, Richmond, Va. Friends are Invited. No cards. BRAY—BROOKS The marriage of Mrs. Elliott, Brooks to Leight. Isaac Bray will be solenized Thursday (Thanksgiving) 1:30 P. M. at First Baptist Church, College and Broad Sts. Friends are cordially invited to attend. No cards. Leight. Bray is First Chancellor of Eunkea Co. No. 1, 2, 3, R. K. of P. and is well known in Pythian circles. Mrs. Brooks is R. of D. of Georgetown Court. No. 152 of Peakes, Va. and is well thought of in that neighborhood. After the ceremony they will leave on Westbound C. and O. train. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. News From the Gridiron. Two Great Teams to Clash on Howard Campus Thanksgiving Day. Other Football Gossip. The athletic classic of the year takes place. Thanksgiving Day on Howard Campus when Howard and Lincoln meet to decide the football championship of Negro Colleges. Each team has downed its most feared rivals and the game next week is certain to be stoutly fought. Howard defeated the strong Hamp ton team on November 9th by a score of 13 to 7, and took Shaw also into camp at Raleigh November 15, 20 to 0. All who are fortunate to witness the Thanksgiving game will enjoy a contest worth seeing. Excursion parties to Washington are being arranged for this game from Philadelphia Boston, New York, Baltimore, Richmond and other cities. The Howard Hampton game was a clean, well fought one. The Hampton team came to Howard in high hopes after having been in training since September 1st. Howard had been unfortunate, in having several star players on the injured list, and her supporters were not so confident as usual. But the Howard get-together spirit overcame the Hampton advantage of weight and longer training. Hampton, however earned glory in crossing Howard's goal line, a feat that had not been accomplished in three years. The game with Shaw last Friday, 15th just added another to Howard's list of decisive victories. The strong Howard Academy team plays Sterling College of Harper's Ferry Va. November 23rd on Howard Campus. Other results Howard, 20, Shaw, 6, at Shaw Howard, 25, Livingston, 0, at Livingston UNION VS. V N 1 1 On next Saturday, November 23rd the test teams of the Virginia Union University and the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute will play their annual game of football on the University Campus. Both teams are working hard to win this contest. Among the squad of the University will be seen the following: Stuart Brown, Kydel, Hawkins and Madison Coach Gardner is confident that Union will be victorious in the greatest game of the season. Game called Tom P. M. UNION VS ST PAUL Thanksgiving day, 3.30 P. M. Hoyes Field, Union Campus, the squad from St Paul Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, Va. will meet the squad of the Union University for supremacy on the foot ball field. Admission: 25 cents O S C VS EAGLES The O. S. C. Team and the Eagler will struggle for supremacy Thank- giving Day, 3.30 P. M. over in So. Richmond, 114th and Evacourt St.) A close contest is expected. Adm- mission 25 cents. The Knights of Khorassan will give a Thanksgiving Ball at Pythian Castle. Admission, 50 cents. For Sale A Lublin Co. Moving Picture Machine and Steropelian Outfit representing the Passion Play. Caste including Christ's Birth, Entrance Into Jerusalem, Last Supper, Judas' Betrayal, the Messiah's Arrow, Trial Before Pilate, the Conclamation, Crucifixion, Placing Jesus in the Tomb, Resurrection and Ascension, and many other views. For all information address JAS JOHNSON 2302 Old Dominion St., South Lichfield, Va. Bent! Bent! Bent! If you are thinking of renting out your property, or changing your agent you should secure my services at oner. I make a specialty of the collection of rents, and give all such business my personal attention, thereby assuring you the very best results. B. A. CEPHAS, 538 N. 2rd Phone, Monroe 538. --- The Three Guardsmen By ALEXANDRE DUMAS SYNOPSIS Young D'Artagnan, going to Paris to seek service under the Treville, captain of the king's guards, has a quarrel in Meung with a man accompanied by him. D'Artagnan is rewarded by Treville and his guardian Dorotho, Aramis and Athos. They have been quarrelling with Cardinal Ribèleau's guards Athos is wounded. Treville offers D'Artagnan a letter to the director of the royal military academy, to see the man of Meung rushes to Interlude him, bumps into Athos and is challenged. D'Artagnan offends Dorotho and Aramis and engages to fight with them after Athos instead beads them in a fight with the cardinal's guards. The three bumbers D'Artagnan. The fight. D'Artagnan wounds Jeremoyan, relative of M de la Treville, who complains to the king. Louis places D'Artagnan in M. Dessart's guards. He acquires a lackey, Planchet. Athos lackey is Grimaud. Four who intend to take orders, has Harni. Bonacieux, D'Artagnan's landlord, misses his wife sequesters to the queen and proteges of Laporte, queen's valet. She knows of the queen's love affair. Bonacieux takes all of D'Artagnan and his friends. Bonacieux is arrested. His wife is poisoned from the police by D'Artagnan, who loves her. He takes her to Athos' house. He is to go to the Louvre and warn LaPorta. Mme Bonacieux is surprised by D'Artagnan in mysteries intrigue 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 jewel casket as a remembrance. Buckingham, under arrest, identifies Athos, who is released. Richebon interrogates Bonacieux. Richebon learns the casket contained studs given to Anne by Louis. He sends them to the Louvre. Bonacieux frees Tresillee protects against the cardinal's treatment of musketeers. Louis forces from Anne a letter planning an attack on the king. Richard Induces Louis to take a ball and ask the queen to wear the study. Mildy has stolen it. Anne Bonaparte offers to kill the queen in receiving the diamonds from Buckingham. But she does intentionally to Bonaparte, now Buckingham, a tool that Anne wishes to send a messenger to London. D'Artagnan offers to go to London for the study. He three friends and the four bucklers are to accompany him. Athos, Aramis, Adams 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 d'Armes. D'Artagnan in England. Buckingham has two rushes made to replace those stolen, and D'Artagnan sets 660 with two twelfes for France. At the ball the queen wears twelve studs, restraining the king and mystifying the cardinal. Anne gives D'Artagnan a diamond ring. Mme. Bonaparte is kidnapped again. D'Artagnan in to set out next day to seek three friends and their servants. D'Artagan suspects Bonacieux of being concerned in his wife's kidnapping. Poros is lying slightly wounded in a country inn. He is awaiting money from a "bushes," really wife of a Paris lawyer. D'Artagan finds Aramis discussing theology with two churchmen and more firmly resolved than ever to enter the church. Aramis worldly again after receiving a letter from his sweetheart. D'Artagan finds Athos besieged in a country hotel and arbitrates a quarrel between his friend and a party of Englishmen. Athos tells D'Artagan of having hanged his wife because he found on her shoulder the feuded-ill brand of the executioner. D'Artagan dices with the Englishmen. The friends plan to get their war equipment. Poros depends upon his mistress, Milda, to be the lawyer's wife. D'Artagan sees milady. Milady's letter to De Wardes is given to D'Artagan by mistake. He fight with De Wardes of officer Larry Clark (milady) and spares his life, later visiting milady Milady is widow of De Winter's brother, D'Artagnan makes love to Kitty, milady's maid, but is infatuated with milady, Porthos dines with the Coquenards. CHAPTER XXVI. Maid and Mistress. IN the meantime, in spite of the criterion of his conscience and the whose counsel of Athos, D'Ar- gan became hourly more in love with miady. Thus he never failed to pay his dhulal court to her, and the self satisfied Guscon was convinced that sooner or later she could not fail to respond to him. One day when he arrived with his hand in the air and as light at heart as a man who is in expectation of a shower of gold he found Kitty under the gateway of the hotel. But this time she was not contented with touching him as he passed; she took him gently by the hand. "Good!" thought D'Artagnan. "She is charged with some message for me from her mistress." "I wish to say three words to you. M. le Chevalier," stammered the girl. "Speak, my dear, speak," said D'Artagnan. "I am all attention." "Here? That's impossible. That which I have to say is too long and, still more, too secret." "Well, what is to be done?" "If M. le Chevalier would follow me," and Kilty tinnily. And Kilty, who had not let go the hand of D'Artagnan, led him up a little dark winding staircase and after ascending about fifteen steps opened a door. "And whose chamber is this, my pretty faced friend?" "It is mine, M. le Chevalier. It communicates with my mistress by that door. But you need not fear. She will not hear what we say. She never goes to bed before midnight." D'Artagnan directed his eyes to the door. Kitty guessed what was passing in the midst of the young man and bearded a deep sigh. "You love my mistress, then, very dearly, M. le Chevalier?" said she. "Oh, more than I can say, Kitty! I am mind for her." "Alas, monsieur!" said she. "That is a great pity." "What do you see so pliable in it?" "Because, monsieur," replied Kitty, "my mistress does not love you at all. What do you think of this?" And Kitty drew a little note from her bosom. "For another?" "Yes." "His name, his name!" erased D'Artagnan. "Read the address." "M. M. Comte de Wardes." The remembrance of the scene at St. Germain presented itself to the mind of the presumptuous Gascon. As quick as thought he tore open the letter in spite of the cry which Kitty offered on seeing what he was going to do or, rather, what he was doing. He read: You have not answered my first pose. Are you indulged or have you forgotten the date of Mme de laurent? You have an opportunity now, count, do not allow it to escape. D'Artagnan became very pale; he was wounded in his self love; he thought that it was in his love. "Four, dear, M. M. D'Artagnan!" said Kitty, to a voice full of compassion and blessing the young man's hand again. "You know what it is to be in love!" said Patrician, looking at her for the first time with much attention. "Alas, yes!" "Well, then, instead of pitying me, you would do much better to assist me in revealing myself of your mistress." "And what sort of revenge would "And what sort of revenge would you take?" "I would triumph over her and supplant my rival." "I will never help you in that, M. le Chevalier." "Why not?" "My mistress will never love you." "How do you know that?" "You have offended her to the very heart." "I? In what can I have offended her? I, who ever slay I have known her have lived at her feet like a slave! Speak, I beg of you." "I will never confess that but to the man who should read to the bottom of my soul." "I Artagan looked at pretty Kitty for the second time." "Kitty," said he, "I will read to the bottom of your soul whenever you like; don't let that disturb you." And he gave her a kiss, at which the poor girl became as red as a cherry. "Oh, no," said Kitty, "it is not me you love! It is my mistress you love You told me so only just now." "And does that hinder you from telling me the second reason?" "The second reason, M. le Chevalier," replied Kitty, emboldened by the kiss in the first place and still further by the expression of the eyes of the young man, "is that in love—every one for herself." Then only D'Artagnan saw at a glance all the advantage that might be derived from the love which Kitty had just confessed so innocently or so boldly—the interpretation of letters addressed to the Count de Wardes, intelligences on the spot, entrance at all hours into Kitty's chamber, which was contiguous to her mistress. The perfidious deceiver was, as may plaintly be perceived, already so mistrustful in idea the poor girl to obtain misady, whether she would or not "Well," said he to the young girl, "mee you willing, my dear Kitty, that I should give you a proof of that love of which you doubt? Are you willing that I should this evening pass with you the time I generally spend with your mistress?" "Oh, yes," said Kitty, clapping her hands, "very willing!" "Well, then, come here, my dear, said D'Artagan, establishing himself in an armchair, "come and let me tell you that you are the prettiest girl I ever saw." And he did tell her so much and so well that the poor girl, who asked nothing better than to believe him, did believe him. In such conversations time passes very rapidly. Twelve o'clock attack, and almost at the same time the bell was rung in melody's chamber. "Oh," cried Kitty, "there is my mistress calling me! Go, go directly!" D. Artigian rose, took his hat, as if it had been his intention to obey, then, opening quickly the door of a large closet instead of that of the staircase, he plumped into the midst of robes and indy's dressing gowns. D. Artigian heard the door of communication opened. He could hear the conversation turn upon himself white Kitty was assisting her mistress to address. "Well," said miliady, "I have not seen our Gawson this evening." "What, miliady, has he not been?" said Kitty. "I can be inconsistent for being happy." "Oh, no; he must have been prevent ed by M. de Treville or M. Desserton. I understand my game, Kitty. I have him safe!" "What will you do with him, madame?" "What will I do with him? Oh, Kitty, there is something between that man and me that he is quite ignorant of. He was very near making me lose my credit with his emasience. Oh, I will be revenge for that!" "I thought madame loved him!" "I love him! I detest him! A simple fool who held the life of Lord de Winter in his hands and did not kill him, by which I missed 800,000 lives a year!" "That's true," said Kitty; "your son was the only heir of his uncle, and until his coming of age you would have had the enjoyment of his fortune." "For all this," continued miffly, "I should long ago have revenged myself on him if—and I don't know why—the cardinal had not requested me to conciliate him." "Oh, yes; but madame has not favored the little woman he was so fond of?" "What, the mercer's wife of the Rue des Fossoyeurs? Has he not already forgotten she ever existed? That will do. Go into your own room, and tomorrow endeavor again to obtain me an answer to the letter I gave you." D'Artagnan heard the door close, then the pulse of two bolts by which militarily fastened herself if on her side, but not likely an possible, Kitty turned the key of the lock, and then D'Artagnan opened the closet door. "Silence, silence! Begone!" whispered Kitty. "There is nothing but a walnut between my chamber and milady's. Every word that is uttered in one can be heard in the other." "I will go later." And he put his arm around her waist. D'Artagian's love for Kitty was little more than an idea of vengeance upon milady. The first use he made of the influence he had obtained over her was to endeavor to find out what had become of Mme. Bonacieux. But the poor girl aware that she was entirely ignorant on that head, her mistress never admitting her into half her secrets, only she believed she was able to say she was not dead. As to the cause which was near making milady lose the confidence of the cardinal, Kitty knew nothing about it. But this time D'Artagian was better informed than she was. As he had seen milady on board a vessel at the moment he was leaving PADKER "I understand my game. Kitty. I have him safel." England, he suspected that it was almost without a doubt on account of the diamond kninds. But what was clearest in all this was that the true hatred, the profound hatred, the invertebrate hatred of milady was increased by his not having killed her brother-in-law. The next evening after having left milady he found Kitty at the gate and, as on the preceding evening, went up to her chamber. Kitty had been accused of negligence and consequently severely scalded. Milady could not at all comprehend the silence of the Count do Wardes, and she ordered Kitty to come at 0'oclock in the morning to take a third letter. D'Artnain unseen Kitty promise to bring him that letter on the following morning. The poor girl promised all her lover desired. She was mad. At 11 o'clock the next morning Kitty came to him. She held in her hand a fresh billet from milady. D'Artagann opened the letter and read as follows: This is the third time I have written to you to tell you that I love you. Beware that I do not write to you a fourth time to tell you that I detest you. If you repent of the manner in which you bring you this will tell you how a man of spirit may obtain his pardon. D'Artagann colored and grew pale several times while reading this bullet. "Oh, you love her still" said Kitty, who had not taken her eyes off the young man's countenance for an instant. "No, Kitty, you are mistaken. I do not love her, but I will revile myself for her contempt of me." D'Artagann took a pen and wrote: Madame-Until the present moment I could not believe that it was to me your two first letters were addressed, so unworthy did I feel myself of such an honour. I was so seriously indignant that I could not in any case have replied to them. But now I am forced to believe in the excess of your kindness, since not only your letter, but your servant assured me you have the good fortune to be believed by you. She has no occasion to teach me the way in which a man of spirit may obtain his pardon. I will come and ask mine at all clock this evening. You would be in my eyes now to commit a fresh offense. He whom you have readied the happiest of sit. CORTE DE WANDER This note was in the first place a surgery; it was likewise an infertility it was even, according to our present summary, something like an infamous action, but at that period people were not so astrupulous. D'Armaghary plan was very simple. By Kitty's chamber he would gain that of her matron. He would take advantage of the first moment of surprise, shame and terror. He might fall, but something must be left to chance. In eight days the campaign was to open. "There," said the young man, handing Kitty the letter, sealed and addressed, "give that to milady. It is the Count de Warder's reply." Poor Kitty became as pale as death. She suspected what the letter contained. "But what does this note contain?" she said. "Alllady will tell you." "Ab, you do not love me," cried Kitty, "and I am very wretched." In spite of the careshes with which D'Artagan endowed to console her Kitty went for some time before she could be persuaded to give her mistress the note, but she yielded at last. CHAPTER XXVII. In Which the Equipment of Aramla and Porthos is Treated Of. O N entering his rooms the same day Aramla found a man of short stature and intelligent eyes, but covered with rags. "I wish to speak with M. Aramla; is that your name, mournour?" "Yes; you have brought me something?" "Yes, if you can show me a certain embroidered handkerchief?" "Here it is," said Aramla. "That is right," replied the mendicant. "I dissuade your lackey." Burin being gone, the mendicant cast a rapid glance around his in order to be sure that nobody, either see or hear him, and gave a letter to Aramla. The guardman uttered a cry of joy at the sight of the soul, kissed the supriserpect with an almost religious respect, and opened the epistle, which contained what follows: The messenger then drew from amid his arms the Spanish double pistoles, which he hid down on the table; then he opened the door, bowed, and went out before the young man, stupefied by his letter, had ventured to address a word to him. Aramis then reopened the letter and perceived there was a postscript: I - You - you - behave politely to the bester, who is a count and a grandee of Spain. Bazin scratched at the door, and as Aramis had no bigger any reason to exclude him to hide him come in. Bazin was impelled at the sight of the gold and forgot that he came to announce Bazin. Now, as Bazin used no ceremony with Aramis, seeing that Bazin forgot to announce him, he announced himself: "My dear Aramis," said Bazin, "are these the prunes that are sent to you from Tours?" "You are mistaken, friend D'Artagnan," said Aramis, always on his guard. "This is from my bookseller, who has just sent me the price of that poem in fine sylvile verse which I began youler." "Ah," said D'Artagnan, with a smile, "you sell your productions at their weight in gold; you are very fortunate, my friend, but take care or else you will lose that letter which is peeping out from your doublet and which comes, no doubt, from your bookseller likewise." "My dear D'Artagnan," said Aramis; "If you please, we will join our friends. As I am rich, we will today begin to dine together again, expecting that you will be rich in your turn." Having put two or three double pistoles into his pocket to answer the calls of the moment, Aramis placed the others in a box, inside with mother of pearl, in which he kept the famous handkerchief, which served him as a tellman. The two friends required to Athos dwelling, and he, faithful to his vow of not going out, took upon him to order dinner to be brought to them. They wont to find Porthos, and at the corner of the Rue Bie met Mouqueton, who, with a most pitilable air, was driving before him a mule and a horse. D'Artagnan uttered a cry of surprise, which was not quite free from joy. "There," my fellow horse, Aramis, cried he "Upon that very horse I came to Paris." "It is of a singular color," said Aramis. "I never saw one with such a hide in my life." "I can well believe you did not," replied D'Artagnan, "and that was how I got 3 crowns for him. It must have been for his bide, for the carcass is not worth 15 livres. But how did this horse come into your hands, Mouqueton?" "Frye," said the lackey, "may not about it monaster. It is a frightful trick played us by the husband of our doehss." "How has it come about, Mousqueton?" "Why, we are looked upon with a rather favorable eye by a lady of quality, the Duchess of —; but, your pardon. My master has commanded me to be discreet. She had forced us to accept as a little keepake a magnificent Spanish horse and an Andalusian mule, which were beautiful to look upon. The husband board of the affair. On their way he seized the two magnificent beasts which were being sent to us and substituted these horrible animals in their place." "Exactly so. Monalieu." replied Monqueton. "No; though I should like to have seem Portheus upon my yellow South. Is he at home? "Yeah, mooseur," said Monqueton. "But in a very ill humor. Go on!" And he continued his way toward the Qual des Grande Augustine, while the two friends went to ring at the bail of the unfortunate Portheus. He, having seen them crossing the yard, took care not to answer, and they rang in wake. In the meanwhile Monqueton continued on his way, and, crossing the Post Neuf, still driving the two sorry animals before him, he reached the street where dwelt the lawyer and his wife. When arrived there he fastened, according to the orders of his master, both the horse and mule to the knocker of the attorney's door. Then without taking any beed of their future fate he returned to Portheus and told him that his commission was completed. In a short time the two unfortunate beasts, who had not eaten anything since the morning, made such a noise with the knocker that the lawyer ordered his boy to go and inquire in the neighborhood to whom this horse and mule belonged. Mime. Coquenard recognized her present and could not at first comprehend this restitution, but the visit of Forthos soon enlightened her. The anger which fired the eyes of the musketeer, in spite of his efforts to suppress it, terrified his sensitive lover. Forthos went away after having appointed a meeting with the woman in the cloisters of St. Magloire. The husband, seeing he was going, invited him to dinner, an invitation which the musketeer refused with an air of majesty. Mime. Coquenard repaired trembling to the cloisters of St. Magloire, for she guessed the reproaches that awaited her there, but she was fascinated by the lofty airs of Forthos. All that which a man wounded in his self love could let fall in the shape of imprecations and reproaches upon the head of a woman Porthos let fall upon her bowed head. "Alas," said she. "I did all for the best. One of our clients is a horse dealer. I took the mule and the horse for what he owed us. He assured me that they were two noble steeds!" "Well, madame," said Porthos. "If he owed you more than 5 crowns your horse dealer is a thief." And Porthos, turning on his heel, made a step to retire. She hung herself upon the arm of Porthos and in the violence of her grief cried out: "M. Porthos. I am ignorant of all such matters. I have done wrong, but I will repair that wrong, upon my word of honor I will." "And how will you do that?" asked the musketeer. "Listen to me. This evening M. Coquonard is going to the house of M. Le Duc de Chaundres, who has sent for him. It is upon a consultation, which will last three hours at least. Come, we shall be alone and can make up our accounts." "Ah, now that is speaking to the purpose, my dear!" "You parlon me, then?" "We shall see," said Porthos majestically. And they separated, both saying, "Till this evening." On the morning following the evening so fondly anticipated by both Porthos and D'Artagnan, Athos sat chewing the cud of recollection, in which the bitter somewhat predominated over the sweet, when his meditations were pleasingly interrupted by the appearance of D'Artagnan. We say pleasingly because Athos took particular pleasure in the society of the frank, shrewd Gascon. As to the Gascon, he was in exuberant spirits, but spirits which to the cool, observant eye of Athos seemed rather fervent than natural. "This seems to have been an auspicious night with you, D'Artagnan," said Athos. "Did you visit your fascinating Englishwoman?" "Oh, you," cepled D'Arragan, rubbing his hands, "and my revenge is complete. I will tell you all, and then you may judge for yourself." And with his usual readiness and fluency the Gascon related to his attentive friend the adventures of the evening. In the first place he recapitulated all that our readers know concerning the lady's warm letters to De Wardes and D'Arragan's forged reply. At this point others had become clouded. "But that was how it came." "Well, I perceived my billet had done its work. At 10 o'clock inland began to be uneasy. She arose, walked about sat down again, her eyes becoming constantly to reproach the sluggish progress of the pendulum. At length, as the time drew near, there was no mistaking her. Her looks said distinctly as words. 'You have been very agreeable, but it is quite time you were gone.' I arose, took my hat, bowed upon her hand, even ventured to kiss it, all which she not only allowed, but I was nastified to find her beautiful fingers return the respectful pressure of mine. And yet, though the fascination still continued, I was not for a moment deceived. There was no partiality for me, not even coquetry in it. "She must love him, thought I as I descended the stairs. "But my poor little Kitty could not find it in her, heart to come down to meet me. I was obliged to grope my way up the back staircase alone. "On reaching the girl's little apartment I found her seated with her head leaning on her hands, weeping bitterly. Milady, in the delirium of her joy, had revealed to her the contents of the supposed De Warden' billet and had given her a purse of money. "Kitty on regaining her chamber had thrown this purse contemplatively into a corner, where it lay, disgorging three or four pieces of gold. "From some little remains of modesty, milady had ordered all the lights to be lowered, even in her own chamber, and M. de. Wardes was to depart before day in darkness. "I had not been many minutes with Kitty before we heard milady enter her chamber, and I quickly enclosed myself in my chest; indeed, Kitty had dearly pushed me in when her' will things' help bell rang. "A few minutes before the appalled ear of mildy had smiled the lights in her chamber dimmed and dimmed Kitty to hear, with an injection to introduce the count the moment he arrived. "I was at the door of mildy's chamber before Kitty had closed it. "What is that noise? I said mildy. "It is I, De Warden,' replied I in a suppressed voice. "Well, why does he not come, in? said mildy. "Shaking off poor Kitty with as much kindness as I could, I made my way into mildy's chamber. And here, dear Athos, I must confess that I scarcely knew which predominated, love or jealousy. Her love for De Warden seems boundless." "Call it not love, D'Artagnan," said Athos, "it is a desecration of the word." "At parting she forced this ring upon my finger with a request that I would return her a token of responding affection today, and people don't give such jewels as this away lightly, my heart smote me, and I wished to refuse it. She, however, would not bear of that, but replied, 'No, no; keep that ring for my sake. You will render me likewise a greater service than you are aware of by doing so,' and her voice was agitated as she spoke. What the latter part of her speech meant I don't know, but she is full of mysteries. The ring is, as you see, a magnificent sapphire, surrounded by brilliants. She added: "I poor dear angel, whom the monster of a Gascon was so near killing. Do you suffer much from your wounds? "Yes, a great deal," said I. "Be satisfied, mournred she. I will avenge you and cruelly. "Whew!" thought I to myself, 'the time for confidence has not yet come! At our parting another interview was agreed upon for next week." "Your mildy is doubtless an infamous creature. But, since you mentioned it, my attention has been engrossed by your ring," said Athos. "It reminds me of a family jewel. I did not think two sapphires of such a fine water existed. And she gave you that ring, do you say? "Yes, my beautiful Englishwoman, or, rather, Frenchwoman, for I am sure she was born in France, took it from her own finger and forced it on to mine." "Pray," said Athos after a minute, "either take off my ring or turn the collet inside. It recalls my recollections that I cannot keep my head cool enough to convene with you. But stop, let me look at that ring again. The one I mentioned to you had one of its faces scratched." D'Artagnan took off the ring, giving it again to Athos. Athos started, "Look," said he, "is it not strange?" and he pointed out to D'Artagnan the scratch he had remembered. "But from whom did this ring come to you, Athos?" "From my mother, who inherited it from her mother." "And you—sold it?" asked D'Artagnan heatheningly. "No," replied Athos, with a singular smile, "I gave it away in a love affair as it has been given to you." D'Artagnan took back the ring, but put it into his pocket and not on to his finger. "D'Artagnan," said Athon, taking his hand, "you know I love you. If I had a son I could not love him better. Take my advice, remonse this woman." "You are right," and D'Artagnan, "I have done with her, she terrifies me." Athos bowed to D'Artagnan, like a man who wishes to be left alone with his thoughts. On reaching home D'Artagnan found Kitty waiting for him. She was sent by her mistress to the false De Wardes. Her mistress was mad with love; she washed to know when her lover would meet her again. The councils of his friend, joined to the cries of his own heart, made him determine, now his pride was saved and his vengeance satisfied, not to see milady again. As a reply he wrote the following letter: Do not depend upon me, madame, for the next meeting. Since my convalescence I have so many affairs of this kind on my hands that I am forced to regulate them little, when your turn comes. I shall have to inform you. I am your hands. DE WARDES Not a word about the ring. D'Artagan gave the open letter to Kitty, who at first was unable to comprehend it, but who became almost wild with joy on reading it a second time. She ran back to the Place Royale. Milady opened the letter with eagerness, but at the first words she read she became livid. She crushed the paper, and Kitty, fearing she was going to faint, hastened toward her and was beginning to open her dress, but milady started up, pushing her away. "What do you want with me?" said she, "and why do you place your hand on me?" "I thought you were going to faint, milady," answered the terrified girl. "I faint! !! I! Do you take me for a week, silly woman, then? When I am insulted I do not faint; I avenge myself!" And she made a sign for Kitty to leave the room. CHAPTER XXVIII. Dream of Vengeance. THAT evening milady gave orders that when M. D'Artagnan came as usual, he should be immediately admitted. But he did not come. The next day Kitty went to see the young man again, and related to him all that had passed on the preceding evening. D'Artagnan smiled; this jealous anger of milady was his revenge. That evening milady was still more impatient than on the preceding one. She renewed the order relative to the Gascon; but, as before, she expected him in vain. The next morning, when Kitty presented herself at D'Artagnan's residence with a letter, she was no longer joyous and alert, as she had been on the two preceding days, but on the contrary, as and as possible. This letter was in mibady's hand. writing, only this time it was addressed to M. d'Artagnan, and not to M. de Warden. He opened it and read as follows: Dear M. d'Artagnan-It is wrong thus to neglect your friends, particularly at the moment you are about to leave them for so long a time. My brother-in-law and my sister impose to you in vain. Will it be the same this evening? Your very grateful LADY CLARIK. "Will you go?" asked Kitty. D'Artagnan promised Kitty to remain insecure to the seductions of milady and desired her to tell her mistress that he could not be more grateful for her kindness than he was, and that he would be obedient to her orders; but he did not dare to write for fear of not being able, to such experienced eyes as those of milady, to disguise his writing sufficiently. As D'o'clock struck D'Artagnan was at the Place Royale. "Show him in," said milady in a quick tone, but so piercing that D'Artagnan heard her in the antechamber. He was introduced. "I am at home to nobody," said milady. "Q'bserve, to nobody." D'Artagnan cast an inquiring glance at milady. She was pale, and her eyes looked red, either from tears or want of sleep. The number of lights had been intentionally diminished. D'Artagnan approached her with his usual galatry. She then made an extraordinary effort to receive him, but never did a more distressed countenance give the lie to a more amenable smile. She asked D'Artagnan if he had a mistress. "Alas," said D'Artagnan, with the most sentimental air he could assume. "Can you be cruel enough to put such a question to me-to-me, who from the moment I saw you have only breathed and sighed by you and for you." Mindy smiled with a strange smile. "You know, the more hearts are worth the capture, the more difficult they are to be won." "Oh, difficulties do not affright me," said D'Artagnan. "I shrink before nothing but impossibilities." "Nothing is impossible," replied mildly, "to true love." "What?" thought D'Artagnan. "The note is changed. Can she be going to fall in love with me, by chance, this fair constant, and be disposed to Parker It Apparated to D'Artagnan That He Had Embraced a Statue. give me myself another sapphire like that, which she gave me for the Wardes? D'Artagnan drew his seat nearer to middy's. "Well, now, let us see what you would do to prove this love of which you speak, I have an enemy," said she. "An enemy who has insulted me so cruelly that between him and me it is war to the death. May I reckon on you as an auxiliary?" "You may, madame," said he with emphasis, "My arm and my life are yours, as my love is." "Then," said milady, "since you are as generous as you are loving"—She stopped. "Do not overwhelm me with happiness," cried D'Artagnan, throwing himself on his knees and covering with klasses the hands she did not attempt to withdraw. "Average me of that infamous De Wardes," said milady to herself, "and I shall soon know how to get rid of you, double fool, living brave blade." "Fall voluntarily into my arms," said D'Artagnan, likewise to himself, "after having abused me with such efrontery, hypocritical, dangerous woman, and afterward I will laugh at you with him whom you wish me to kill." "I am ready," said he aloud. "You'll have understood me, then, dear M. d'Artagnan," said midday, "and you would employ on my account your arm, which has already acquired so much renown?" "I delight!" "But on my part," said milady, "how should I repay such a service? I know what lovers are; they are men who do nothing for nothing." "You know the only reply that I desire," said D'Artagnan, "the only one worthy of you and of me." "Interested man," cried she, smiling. "I am at your orders," said D'Artagnan. "Quite certain?" said milady, with a last doubt. "Only name to me the base man that has brought tears into your beautiful eyes." "I love your devotedness," said milady. "Alas! do you love nothing else in me?" asked D'Artagnan. "I love you also, you!" said she, taking his hand. "You love me, you!" cried he. And he folded her in his arms, she made SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1912. no effort to remove her lips from his kisses, only she did not respond to them. Her lips were cold. It appeared to D'Artagnan, that he had embraced a statue. Milady seized the desired moment. "His name is"—said she in her turn. "Do Wardes. I know it." cried D'Artagann. "And how do you know it?" asked milady, seizing both his hands and endearing to read with her eyes to the bottom of his heart. D'Artagann felt he had allowed himself to be carried away and that he had committed an error. "I know it because yesterday M. de Wardes, in a salon where I was, showed a ring which he said he had of you." "Miserable scoundrel!" cried milady. "Well?" continued she. "I will avenge you of this 'miserable scoundrel.'" replied D'Artagann. "Thanks, my brave friend!" cried milady, "and when shall I be avenged?" "Tomorrow—immediately—when you please. You will be avenged or I shall be dead." Milady was about to cry out, "Immediately," but she reflected that such precipitation would not be very gracious toward D'Artagnan. "No," said she. "You will avenge me, but you will not be dead. He is a contemptible fellow. But silence! I hear my brother; it will be useless for him to find you here." She rang the bell and Kitty appeared. "Go out this way," said she, opening a small private door, "and come back at 11 o'clock. We will then terminate this conversation. Kitty will conduct you to my chamber." The poor girl was near fainting at hearing these words. Milady held out her hand to D'Artagnan, which he kissed tenderly. "But," said he, as he retired as quickly as possible from the reproaches of Kitty, "but I must not play the fool—this is certainly a very bad woman. I must be upon my guard." He walked six or seven times around the Place Royale, turning at every ten steps to look at the light in milady's apartment, which was to be seen through the blinds; it was evident that this time the young woman was not in such hints to retire to her apartment as she had been the first. At length the light disappeared. With this light was extinguished the last reintroduction in the heart of D'Artagnan. With a beating heart and brain on fire he reentered the house and flew toward Kitty's chamber. The poor girl, pale as death and trembling in all her limbs, wished to delay her lower, but milady, with her ear on the watch, had heard the noise D'Artagnan had made and, opening the door: "Come ft." said she. As the door closed after them, Kitty rushed toward it. Jealousy, fury, offended pride, all the passions in short, that dispute the heart of an outraged woman in love, urged her to make a revelation; but she reflected that she would be totally lost if she confessed having assisted in such a machination, and, above all, that D'Artagnan would also be lost to her forever. This last thought of love counseled her to make this last sacrifice. D'Artagnan, on his part, had gained the summit of all his wishes. It was no longer a rival that was beloved, it was he himself that was apparently beloved. A secret voice whispered to him, at the bottom of his heart, that he was but an instrument of vengeance; that he was only caressed till he had given death; but pride, but self love, but madness silenced this voice and stiffed its murmurs. But mildly, who had not the same motives for forgefulness that D'Artagnan had, was the first to return to reality, and asked the young man if the means which were on the morrow to bring on the recounter between him and De Wardes were already arranged in his mind. D'Artagnan, whose ideas had taken quite another course, forgot himself like a fool, and answered gallantly that that was not the time to think about duels and sword thrusts. He fancied himself very cunning when advising milady to renounce, by pardoning De Wardes, the furious projects she had formed. "Are you afraid, dear D'Artagnan?" "You cannot think me so, dear love!" replied D'Artagnan, "but now, suppose this poor Count de Wardes should be less guilty than you imagine him to be?" "At all events," said milady seriously, "he has deceived me, and, from the moment he deceived me, he aggrited death." "He shall die, then, since you condemn him." When the faint light of dawn peeped through the blinds milady warned D'Artagnan that it was time to depart, not forgetting to remind him of his promise to avenge her on Count de Warden. "You would not, then, prefer a means," resumed D'Artagnan, "which would equally avenge you, while rendering the combat useless?" Milady looked at her lover in silence. The pale light of the first rays of day gave to her clear eyes a strangely frightful expression. "Really," said she, "I believe you now begin to insultate." "You gave De Warlee a meeting on Thursday last in this very room, did you not?" "Who—I? No, certainly not!" said mildly, in a tone of voice so firm and P. "I will mark you with a second fleur-de-lie." with a countenance so unchanged that if D'Artagan had not been in such perfect possession of the fact he would have doubted." "Do not say that which is not true, my angel," said D'Artagan, smiling. "That would be useless." "What do you mean? Speak! You terrify me to death." "De Wardes cannot boast of anything." "How is that? You told me yourself that that ring—" "That ring I have! The Count de Wardes of last Thursday and the D'Artagan of today are the same person! Pale and trembling, milady repulsed D'Artagan's attempted embrace by a violent blow on the chest as she sprang from him. It was then broad daylight. In his eagerness to detain her, D'Artagnan had grasped her dress, but the frail cambridge could not stand against two such strong wills—it was torn from her fair round shoulders, and, to his horror and astonishment, D'Artagnan recognized upon one of them, indelibly branded, the mark which is impressed by the ignominious hand of the executioner. "Great benvenu!" cried D'Artagnan, loosing his hold and remaining mute, motionless and frozen. But militia felt herself denounced by his terror even. He had doubtless seen all. The young man now knew her secret, her terrible secret—the secret she concealed even from her maid with such care, the secret of which all the world excepting he was ignorant. "Ah, wretch," she cried, "thou hast basely betrayed me, and, still more, thou hast my secret! Thou shalt die!" And she flew to a little inlaid casket which stood upon the toilet, opened it with a feverish and trembling hand, drew from it a small ponfard with a golden haft and a sharp, thin blade, and then threw herself with a bound upon D'Artagnan. Although the young man was, as we know, brave, he drew back to the other side of the room as he would have done from a serpent which was crawling toward him, and his sword coming in contact with his nervous hand, he drew it almost unconsciously from the scabbard. She then endeavored to seize the sword with her hands. But D'Artagnan kept it free from her grasp and continued to present the point, sometimes at her eyes, sometimes at her breast, while he aimed at making his retreat by the door which led to Kitty's apartment. Milady, during this time continued to strike at him with her dagger with horrible fury, screaming in a superhuman manner. "Very well, pretty lady, very well," said he. "But if you don't calm yourself I will mark you with a second fleur-dell upon one of those pretty cheeks." "Soundreel: Infamous scoundrel! howled milady. But D'Artagnan with one spring flew from the chamber of milady into that of the maid, and quick as lightning he slammed to the door and placed all his weight against it, while Kitty bitted it. "Quick, Kitty!" Quick!" said D'Artagnan in a low voice as soon as the bolts were fast. "Let me get out of the house, for if we leave her time to turn around she will have me killed by the servants." It was time. Milady had already rung her ball and aroused the whole mansion. The porter was drawing the cord at the moment milady cried from her window: "Don't open the gate! Don't open the gate!" The young man sprang out while she was still threatening him with an impotent gesture. At the moment she lost sight of him milady sank back fainting into her chamber. [TO BE CONTINUED.] 2,500,000 Apples on Show. Amid the blowing of steam whistles and the ringing of bells the fifth national apple show was opened in Spokane, Wash. It is estimated that upwards of 2,500,000 apples are in place at the exhibition. How to Cure Headache A steady throb at the back of the eyes is usually due to eye strain, which can be relieved by a cloth wet in water in which boracic acid has been dissolved in the proportions of a half teaspoonful to a cup. This headache will be entirely cured by proper glases. When the headache is in the top of the head it is frequently due to some passing disturbance of the female organism. If these headaches are constant or very severe the sufferer should consult a specialist. Scrap Book Regular Holdup. Frank P. Morse, the press agent, walked into a fashionable hotel in Chicago one evening and wrote on the register the set of peculiar hieroglyphics which he is pleased to call his signature. "How much will you charge me for a room and bath?" he inquired, with an air of a man to whom money was not a question. The clerk told him. "Yes, yes," said Morse, with extreme urbanity. "Quite so. Now I would like to see Mr. James." "What Mr. James?" asked the clerk. "Mr. James, the proprietor of this hotel," explained Morse. What was more to the point, he grew very peevish when the clerk insisted that Mr. James was not the proprietor of the hotel and that no Mr. James was in the house. "You can't kid me," said Morse angrily. "I want to see Mr. James, the proprietor of this hotel, and I want to see him quick. I mean Mr. Jesse James, the most notorious robber of modern times—brother of Frank." A Prayer. Teach me, Father, how to go Softly as the grasses grow. Hush my soul to meet the shock But the world as a roar. But the spirit with power, Make as simple as a flower. Let the dry heart fill its cup. Like a poppy looking up. Let life lightly wear her crown. Like the poppy looking down When its heart filled with dew And its life begins anew. Teach me, Father, how to be Kind and patient as a tree. Create a creature broom. Under shady lake take not. Beetle, on his mission bent. Tartrate in that cooling tent. Let me also cheer a spot. Hidden field or garden grot— Place where passing souls can rest On the way and can rest. - Edwin Markham. A Wise Father. When Sherman Hoar, a lawyer of recognized ability, left the law school and opened an office in Boston his father, Judge Hoar, was at the height of his legal reputation. The young man's first client was an Irishman, and the case, though only some small matter of a boundary line, was one that required the examination of a number of deeds and records. Mr. Hoar accordingly told his client to come back in two days for his opinion. The Irishman left the office, evidently very reluctant at the delay. Turning at the door, he asked, "Couldn't ye give me an answer tomorrow, Mr. Hoar?" "No, no." was the reply; "come on Thursday." The client went as far as the stairs. Then he turned and tiptoed back to the door and put his head inside, with a finger at his lips. "Whist!" he whispered. "Couldn't ye get to see your father tonight, Mister Hoar!" Locating Othello A masterpiece of censorship was once performed by the Turkish censor, Nischan Efendil, on the occasion of the production of Shakespeare's "Othello" at Constantinople. He "corrected" the drama so thoroughly as to leave hardly a trace of the original. Among other words he expunged "Othello", giving ingenuous reasons for this correction. "Cyprus" he said, "is a Turkish island; it would be politically unwise to send Othello to Cyprus, because the territorial integrity of Turkey is guaranteed by treaties. Why not put, instead of Cyprus, some Greek island, such as Corfu?" And thus it came to pass that, from respect to the treaty of Paris, Othello had to go to Corfu! Clear Case of Bunko. During a New York performance of "Rip Van Winkle" by the late Joseph Jefferson, the theater manager, who was standing in the lobby, observed a countryman hovering about the entrance in an uncertain way. Finally, as with a determination to go the limit, the countryman bought a ticket and entered the house. A little while after the manager happened to be in the lobby again, when the countryman came out with an expression of intense disgust upon his face. "Well, how do you like the show?" the manager inquired, with secret amusement. The rite farmer grew confidential. "Say, master," he replied. "I'm goin' tew have a mighty hard time splainin' tew Marandy what I done with them tew dollars, but you kin bet I won't tell her I paid it tew see an old-feller fill up on Leker an' go tew sleep when I could 'n' gone up tew ther tavern at ther Corners an' 'n' seen old, Bill Hard- tree dew it for nothn'" A Scheme and a Luncheon One of Halzner's wild schemes was a plan to combine Paris theaters. One morning in September, 1830, ten literary friends of the great novelist met by invitation at his house. Before luncheon Halzner told them of his scheme. His idea was to form a trust to buy up all the theaters as a sequel to a smaller preliminary trust for the supply of plays to every theater in Paris. The ten guests were to supply them. He estimated the profits of the first year at £120,000, and each year would, he thought, bring in more money. He expounded his scheme at length for several hours, and finally one of the guests suggested that he might go on at table. The novelist started, "I forgot all about ordering anything to eat!" he cried, and late in the afternoon the members of the shadowy trust made a shadowy meal of bread and cheese and sour wine in a small country restaurant. ROUNDED OUT THE JOKE. Two Wall Set Traps, Each of Which Snapped Its Quarry. 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Transformations, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 to $20.00. Braids, $2.50, $3.00 and $4.00. Please remit by Cash, F. C. Money Order or Express Money Order. "Blank," he said, "was travelling in the west, where they are all great jokers. At a western country club a social looking stranger accosted Blank and said: "Dr. Blank, I believe? "Yes, sir; thank you." "The great Dr. Blank?" "Well, er-I—well, yes. I have been called—er—by that name." "The Dr. Blank who treats stomachs?" " 'Precely, sir.' " Then, Dr. Blank, as it's the luncheon hour and our table d'hote is excellent I wish you'd treat mine,' said the joker. " Dr. Blank's veins, as we all know, run rich with generous sporting blood. D. BURTON "WHAT DID YOU WANT THAT BILL FOR?" and he treated the stranger—an amabilis western millionaire, as it turned out to him-them. But he got his revenge. Later on in the afternoon he approached a group of men with a roll of small bills in his hand. "Has anybody here," he asked, "got a ten spot?" "The western joker promptly produced a ten dollar note and handed it to Blank. Blank thanked him, thrust the note in his pocket and turned away." "Look here," said the westerner; "what did you want that bill for?" "What did I want it for?" asked Blank blandly. "Why, for treating your stomach, of course." It's my usual fee." New York Tribune. --- No, the Lawyer Won't a Dentist. One dull day in a law office in a small Kansas town the lawyer and his assistants were much surprised to see entering the door a man with a badly swollen face tied up in a big handkerchief. Before saying anything he sank wearily into a chin. Seeking an assault and battery case, and perhaps a damage suit, the lawyer briskly inquired what he could do for the weary one, and the answer he received was: "Say in this, the place where you pull teeth." "No," replied the lawyer. "We sometimes help people to cut their teeth, but we never pull them."—Kansas City Star. Free at Last It is the custom among some of the New York theatrical managers occasionally to entertain the members of the local ball teams at their theaters. A young recruit from the high grass joined the Giants one day, and that night went with his new teammates to a play as guests of the management. The piece did not appeal to the men, though, and they failed to applaud with any degree of heartiness. After the curtain fell McGraw scolded them for this lack of warmth. "Here, you fellows come in here free and have the best seats the house affords, and then you still stock still like a row of dummies," he said. "I hope this doesn't happen again." The very next afternoon one of the veterans hailed the youngster at practice on the Polo grounds. "Well, kid," he said, "more big doin's tonight! Mac's going to take us to the theater." "What's the show?" asked the green hand. "The show," said the veteran, "is Bought and Paid For." 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In ordering Hair, send 5.00 to $20.00. Braids, $2.50, $3. sh. P. C. Money Order or Express we won't have to applaud... Saturday Evening Post. A Brave Ache. Of brave deserts done upon the battlefield and amid the thunder of cannons and the cries of the wounded and dying, of heroes of the Victoria cross, and great generals who rose from small beginnings, the teacher told her class, bring them with enthusiasm for their mother country. "Please, miss," cried one little girl excitedly, "my father was in the Boer war" "And did he fight in any of the battles?" Inquired the teacher, "thy yes," answered the little maid "Thy was at Gruspan an Modder river an' Pardyburg, an' "And was he wounded in any of them?" pursued the teacher. The little girls face fall "No, miles, he wasn't wounded," she replied. And then she brigtened again "But, please, mite, he'd had a awful cadache." MILADY'S HANDS. How to Take Care of Them During the Winter. "Oh, my hands are much too thin to be pretty," said a girl the other day when some one rather admired her slim fingers. But that is quite a mistaken notion of hers. It doesn't necessarily follow that a hand must be plump and dimplied in order to be beautiful. The well cared for hand cannot fall to be a pleasing one, however it is slimped. No matter if your hand be plump or thin, tarnished by the sun or soft and white, if it is to lay any cloth to beauty the skin must be firm, smooth and well cared for. "But I haven't time to trouble about such things!" exclaims the busy woman. But it really doesn't take long only a few minutes dark. Here are some points to remember. Never half wash your hands. To do this is merely to send what dirt is left in the pores farther in than it was before. Always remember after washing to gently push back the cuticle at the base of the nail, and if hanguinals seem included to develop, rub a little cold cream or almond oil into the nails every night. 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Wrongs and outrages perpetrated upon colored people lead ultimately to wrongs and outrages perpetrated upon white people as well. good manners cost absolutely nothing, but they certainly yield a heavy dividend to the person who makes the proper use of them. ```markdown ``` We should continue to be polite and obliging to white people. This will result in the habit of being polite and obliging to colored people as well. Don't worry. Troubles come sometimes in battalions but they march away in the same formation if you wait long enough for them to do so. THE, PASSING OF DR. WASHINGTON. 10. 10 + 10 + 10 Dr. Booker T. Washington as a political factor in the affairs of this country passed out of sight with the announcement of the result of one of the most remarkable contests that has ever taken place in this country. With him will go a large number of some of the most prominent colored men in this country. The Roosevelt and Taft regime is at an end and we are of the opinion that the distinguished resident of Oyster Bay, New York has been largely responsible for the political undoing of two honored American citizens, His Excellency, William Howard Taft and the trained educator, Booker T. Washington. That the latter supported the former in the recent contest or that he at least sympathized with him and did all that he could in a quiet way for him admits of no question. We have always contended that Dr. Washington was never qualified for political work. He has made his record in the educational field and in this he should remain. It must be admitted though that he performed his task well and that his apparent success was a surprise to those who had observed him. during the past twenty years. The men he recommended were capable and honorable. But there is another referee now upon the field of action, unless all signs fall: This leader is also capable, energetic and a devotee of the race, whose cause he espouses. We refer to Bishop Alexander Walters, who will no doubt be the confidential adviser of President Woolrow Wilson. His path is a stormy one. It is an open question as to whether he can make a greater success than did his distinguished predecessor. Already, he has no doubt been besieged by the faithful. Each one can tell in vivid and realistic language, the part he played in one of the most remarkable political revolutions of the century. Then there is Rev J Milton Wal- tron, who has been in the limelight for some time and who would make a most capable official in any post to which he may be assigned. Bishop Walters, The Dr. Washington, cannot afford to claim anything for himself. His Church takes care of him and it would be a surprising thing were he to accept for himself recognition at the hands of the in- coming Chief Executive. Gov. Wilson has gone to the Bermuda for test, where can Bishop Walters go? Already colored polite- labs must have realized that they can only reach the Chief Executive to be through the good offices of the obligation of the A. M. H. Zion Church. And right here it may be well to remark that the A. M. H. Church has always had first call on the White House with the Baptist's close second. Now it is the other Church which will occupy the centre of the stage with the all-time best church-mat at the head. Truly change will come. For our part we have no tears to shed over the outcome. We have lost one good man in Dr. Washington we have gained another good man in Bishop Waters. We would not swat positions with either of them. Bishop Waters will find that his task is an unpleasant one, but he should not shirk the responsibility. With the passing of Dr. Booker T. Washington, much of the rancer and feeling against this will subside and be true worth will be viewed from an atlantic on the part of most people from a position herefore in possible. There is another candidate for the starts and arrows of the enclave and the festions. Historian Alexander Walker of New York and New Jersey has the floor In Northern Climate. (Continued from First Page.) June 11, 1864, with others. Three the children unite in one great convention, representing a great demonstration in a great State. The women were in position also. We spent one day with them. Here we meet again our distinguished friend, Dr. K. H. Howling of Virginia. The Penny Savanna Baptists are taking the higher ground on vital questions. They have a great possibility. Dr. Johnson, the president enunciated a strong Baptist truth. He took a high position on some pertinent thing. The brethren were with him. Our distinguished chief-teacher, Dr. Graham, the National Baptist Minister, in all that means, was in due evidence. Dr. Parks Moore and Goldon were in usual good trim. The Convention has a splendid spirit for doing Mission and Educational work. They did splendid things for us for their institution which is located here at Lynchburg, the Virginia Theological Seminary and College. As the president, representing the educational work they gave me a loyal reception and designated Thursday evening to hear me on the work. At the hour of the women were present to hear me. I must thank the good women for their interest and contributions. I addressed them in the afternoon, then they came down to the evening session to hear me again. The work in Pennsylvania is moving on nicely and there are visible signs of improvements. Dr. Parks sent us from his church a check for Fifty Dollars. For this we are grateful indeed. We were called home from Altoona on account of the sickness of our child. We here express our appreciation to the Convention, for the mountain of condolence sent us, on account of the loss of our dear one, also for having offered for us special prayer. Our next trip was to Brooklyn to meet the New York Convention, Dr. S. W. Timms, President. This Convention met with our good friend Dr. Holland Powell. We were accompanied on this trip by the honored chairman of our Trustee Board: Dr. James H. Burke. The moving spirit in this Convention are Drs. S. W. Timms, G. Hunt, G. H. Sims, T. J. Kling, N. S. Epps, R. J. Brown, H. Powell, A. P. Powell, Moss, Hayes, J. B. Biddle and many other brethren that space now prevents the mention of their name. Here we met Drs. Graham and Parks of Philadelphia, Dr. Bowling of Virginia, Dr. W. W. Brown of Pittsburgh, Dr. W. R. Wood of Newport, R. I. and Dr. W. Bishop Johnson. They added words of encouragement to the progress of the work and workers. Virginia Theological Seminary and College was in the hearts and purposes of the workers of this Convention. New York has always done good work for this institution. It sustained its good record. The brethren show me every kindness, and I know sincerely thank them. They held five sessions in every re BROOKWOOD FLAMES, MACHINERY, VINYL. spect. This Convention is up to the standard. Thursday evening was devoted to education and I was the order of the day. Dr. Burks and Bowling added their quotes to the good of our work. I spent a day and a half and heard good sermons and addresses. All of these meetings were good. Good work is being done in all of them. They are all interceded in education and Missions. They are glorifying God. They are struggling to spread the Kingdom of Christ, they are reaching and helping mankind. God bless the three great Conventions that have closed their annual sessions in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. God bless and encourage the men. In all of these Conventions Dr. R. H. Bowling was warmly greeted and the brethren manifested a general good spirit toward the leader of our Baptist Host in Virginia. Work at school is in excellent con- dition. We have about reached the three hundred mark. Class-room work is up to the standard. Students are of a high type. All members of the faculty are doing good work. Our friends come to see us and cheer us on the way. Your servant in Christ, R.C. WOODS. FROM LEISBURG, VA. After a prolonged spell of inconvenience and badness together we will endeavor to get a few items in the paper about our town. The members of the Providence Baptist Church gave their annual supper in honor of their beloved pastor, about four weeks ago. Rev. Tyler is faithful to his flock and deserves done for him. The Methodist Episcopal Church hold a short but lively revival a few weeks ago. Quite a nice concert was given at the Providence Baptist Church by Mr. Kelly Morris and Mr. Jack Johnson. 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VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 20th day of November, 1912. Lillie Eubank. Wyatt Eubank, her husband, Lia Anderson and Lula Pettus. Plaintiffs. Fannie Brown. William Brown, Bird- dale Wilson, Thomas Wilson, her husband and Christopher Brown. Defendants. The object of this suit is to partition certain lot of land of watch Joseph Hill and sized and possessed situated and being in the city of Richmond, fronting together 244 feet on the East side of Inker Street bounded by Baker and Coulter Sts. and an alley 12 feet wide, numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, more fully described in a deed of Owen O'neill and wife to the said Joseph Hill, recorded in D. 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A Young Man Who is Making Good. Work of West End Civic Club— Organization under Leadership of Willis Huggins—doing Effective Uplift Work in Crowded Section. Dr. Washington Coming—General Notes. (Allen's National News Bureau, 252 West 53rd Street. Information has just reached this bureau that Secretary Meyer of the Navy has written a letter of commendation to Walter J. Dorsey, a colored sailor on the Louisiana, who gave his life blood to save the life of his comrade, Samuel Riley, also of the Louisiana. Riley who is also colored and a mess attendant with Dorsey, was overcome by illuminating gas and very little hopes were felt for him by the ship surgeon. The surgeons declared that the only hope they held out for the sparing of his life was for some one to submit to the transfusion of blood to the patient as means of saving life. Dorsey promptly volunteered his life and offered enough of his blood to save his comrade. The unselfish devotion of Dorsey to his comrade has won for him the praise and commendation of officers and crew of the Louisiana. Dorsey has a good Navy record and enlisted in Baltimore, Md. about 18 months ago. Young Dorsey may be recommended for a Carnegie hero medal. Good Program at White Rose Home Last Sunday afternoon the regular monthly sacred concert of the White Rose Home was held in the parlors of the Home. A large number of young women who reside at the "Home," together with many representative citizens were present. Miss Elizabeth Logan, one of the directors of the Home, presented the charge. The principal address was delivered by G. H. Anderson, Managing Editor of the Amsterdam News who spoke on "The Progress of the Colored Press." Editor Anderson in speaking of the colored press, said it had made much progress since 1865 when the work had its beginning in Augusta. "The colored press," said Mr. Anderson, "has not made the progress it should have made, but it is succeeding well. To properly develop a newspaper, it will take something like 15 years or even more. "The newspapers of today are the greatest educators and are torchlighting guiding our ways." The speaker told of the progress of the colored press as to its news service, printing plants, etc. Closing his address, the speaker said "The press is the greatest force for good to day." Mrs. Mary Wynn Allen of Bethol A. M. E. Church sang a solo and Mrs. F. A. Brady recited an original poem on "The Titanic." Cleveland G. Allen, the PLANET correspondent followed in an address in which he praised the Home for the good it was doing for the womanhood of the race. The White Rose Home is located at 217 East 66th Street and was started about eleven years ago as an institution for the protection of the working girls who came from the South. It is doing effective work. Dr. Brooks Hlts G. O. P Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Marks M. E. Church, and one of the most noted divines of the race in the course of his sermon last Sunday morning score 1 the Republican Party and said whenever a Party falls to live up, to the essentials of Jesus Christ God will turn it out. "It makes no difference who is elected President," said Dr. Brooks, "check of it all is God. We have the power of working through God to the President and say, "Thus far shall thou go and no further." "No one Party has all of the good qualities and neither is all of the bad in another Party." Dr. Brooks reference to the political outlook last Sunday was the first utterance of its kind since election. Work of West End Civic Club. The West End Civic Club of 203 W. 60th Street, which is a part of the settlement work of the Stillman House is doing effective uplift work for men and boys of the San Juan Hill section. The classes for men and love in civics and other subjects relative to good citizenship are well attended and are doing much to improve the lives of the young men of the interhool. Some of the most propert young men of the city are interested in the work. The leader of the West End Civic Club is Willia Huggins, a student of Columbia University who has done much work for social uplift. Mr. Huggins is the instructor of all the classes and has brought about effective organization among the boys of the neighborhood. A Young Man-Who is Making Good. Henry Allen of Stamford, Conn. is a voting man who is destined ```markdown ``` Fill in your name and address on the black lines below, cut out the coupon, and mail to The Fono Company, 2000 Fono Blvd., Oakland, Ohio. Enclose ten cents in stamp or clapper as an evidence of good faith and to help cover packing, package, etc., and a full $1.00 package will be sent you at once by mail, prepaid, free of charge. MAIL FREE COUPON TODAY. FREE $1 PACKAGE COUPON 3069 Name City Street State R.F.D. take his place in the leadership of the race. He is well known in the literary life of New York and Stamford, and has contributed to the daily papers of New York some helpful letters. In Stamford which is one of the suburban cities of New York, he is one of the most prominent figures. figures. He is the president of the Colored Republican Club of that city and during the campaign came much into prominence by his articles urging support of Taft in the Daily Advocate. He is the author of several sentimental songs which have been praised by the publishers of New York and other cities. Mr. Allen is the brother of Cleveland G. Allen, the newspaper correspondent. Dr. Washington Coming. The Metropolis is awaiting with pleasure the coming of Dr. Booker T. Washington the noted educator, who is scheduled to speak in this city Sunday afternoon, December 12th at Abysinia Baptist Church. Dr. Washington will speak in the interest of the movement for the erection of a colored hospital. on a colored Perhaps in no other city of the country is Dr. Washington well known than in New York and his coming is always watched with the keenest interest. A large number of graduates of Tuskegee reside in the Metropolis and Dr. Washington will get the welcome he deserves when he stalks the Metropolis. THE PLANET Correspondent in his next letter will reveal the gross discrimination towards the colored sailors in the Navy, which has been discovered. Since your Correspondent has opened up this question the colored sailors have become aroused. Mrs. Daisy Reed announces that the Madri Gras of the Utopia Neighborhood Club, Friday, November 29. New Star Cash,o will be a unique affair. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. GUILTY OF MURDER. Gunmen Convicted In First Degree For Killing Herman Rosenthal. ```markdown ``` Photos by American Press Association At top, "Gyp the Blood" and "Dago Frank;" below, "Lefty Louis" and "Whitey" Lewis. WILSON AND BRYAN TO CONFER IN BERMUDA Belleved Nebraskan Will be Offered Portfolio of State. Democrats in Washington were greatly interested in the news from Bermuda that William J. Bryan has been invited by President-elect Wilson to confer with him there. This indicates in their opinion that Mr. Bryan is to be a factor in setting up the machinery for the new Democratic administration. These politicians recalled that four years ago President-elect Taft announced that Philander C. Knox would be secretary of state in the new administration before the full cabinet list was announced, and then invited Mr. Knox to advise with him in building his cabinet. 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The background is plain and does not contain any additional details. THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS User of Afro American Scalp Food A Mother used it on My Hair Why Not be a Chiropodist? Learn a profession in a few weeks that will pay you from $2,000 to $5,000 yearly, and will give you prestige the rest of your life! No matter where you live or what your occupation, I will teach you by mail to be a Specialist in Diseases of the Foot. A Graduate (or equivalent) only want 15 minutes of your time daily. Eighty (NO) per cent of the people must have their foot cared for by a Chiropodist, either in their homes or at the Chiropodist's office. You are wanted for this lucrative profession, so get started today and build up an in dependent practice. It has been done, and you can do it. This profession is open to men and women. Write today for particulars, with 2-cent stamp to CORNELLE COURSE OF CHIROPODY, Suite 300—220 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan. Subscribe to The Planet. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1912. PASTOR RUSSELL IS CHALLENGED The Whole Subject Clarified For the Public Benefit—Clergy and Lairy Unscriptural Terms. Albany, N. Y. Nov 17. - As always, Pastor Russell got the crowds today. We report his discourse on Ministerial Ordination and Titlen. Very evidently it is a reply to an attack recently made upon him by a Mr. W. T. Ellis, field editor of The Continent, and atlas. Albany, N. Y. Nov 17. - As all ways, Pastor Russell well got the crowds today. We report his discourse on Ministerial Ordination and Titlen Very evidently it is a reply to an attack recently made upon him by a Mr. W. T. Ellis, field editor of The Constituent, and alms, the "Religious Rambler." Ellis claims that Pastor Russell's ordination as Pastor is fraudulent. The address shows that Pastor Russell fully understands the situation. He fully justified his position before his vast audience and showed up the "Rambler" editor in the unenviable light of either being ignorant of the subjects discussed, or attempting to deceive the public. His text was, "Not of men, heither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead" (Gal. 1, 1). He said:-- The time has come for telling the people what the little teaches respecting ordination to teach and preach. The doctrine of Apostolic Succession started in the second century A. D. The bishops claimed that they had the same authority that Jesus gave to the twelve Apostles. Upon this claim they ordained the inferior clergy. This principle is wholly unscriptural. According to the Bible, the Church of Christ is not composed of two parts, clergy and faith. Jesus declared, "All you are brethren; One is your Master, Christ." St. Paul shows that in the early Church the ministers were the servants of the dock. They were of the people, chosen by them by the stretching forth of the hand. Many of the reformers coveted the titles accorded the Catholic clergy. They did not care to tell the congregation that its word was supreme, and that its ministers were merely its servants. Others, realizing that these titles were unscriptural, declined to use them; preferring to be called pastor. My Bible Student associates, knowing my objection to the title "Rivered," address me as pastor. I am the elected Foster of the Brooklyn, Taherrunc congregation, and also of the London Taherrunc congregation, and I fail to see ground for criticism in this respect. nor do I attack Christian brethren who accept other and unscriptural titles. Must Pastors Be Ordained? Ordination is necessary to the office of pastor. The question is, What constitutes an ordination to preach amongst the people of God? This question has received various answers. The Roman, Anglican and Greek churches, claiming Apostolic Succession, declare that authorization to preach must come through their apostle bishops, and have not allowed Protestant ministers to enter their pulpits—until the Episcopalians, about a year ago granted this concession. Of course, if their proposition were correct, I am just as much unordained as all other Protestant ministers—and no more so. Each denomination at its beginning was opposed by all others; yet each taught that the clergy were separate from the laity. Only since the organization of the Evangelical Alliance (1849) have the different sects of Christendom acknowledged each other's ordinations. Each denomination makes use of such ceremonies as it deems proper. If, therefore, the congregation of Christian believers in Brooklyn and London ordains or appoint me as their pastor, it is their own choice what ceremonies, if any, shall accompany that ordination. Who can dispute this? No Protestant denomination, surely; for their own or situations are on this very basis. The subject of ordination seems to have fallen into confusion during the Dark Ages. St. Paul particularly emphasises the fact that he did not receive his commission as preacher and Apostle of Christ from his brother Apostle; but by Divine authorization. This is the Scriptural principle underlying Divine Ordination to the ministry of Christ. No discrimination claims that the ordination of its ministers either made or kept them perfect. All admit that these have been and failures amongst their ordained ministers. Neither would they claim that ordination has given their ministers superior decrement of Divine Truths. On the contrary, it has injured the clergy by making many of them doxoyeur and lerdy, contrary to the spirit and teachings of Christ and the Apostle; and the inky by leading them to conclude that merely secular mothers should engage their attention. The True Ordination. Finally the Pastor showed the true ordination to be the importation of the Holy Spirit. Whenever received this the authority to be His bacadar and mouthpiece. Such show the work of the Holy Spirit regenerating their minds and hearts, giving them insight into the Scriptures, and enabling them to be God's mouthpiece, ministers of His Truth. WASHING RIBBONS. How to Make Them Look New and Fresh. Ribbons which are not really dirty, but just crumpled or out of condition, may be freshened by being rubbed on both sides with a soft muslin to free them from dust, then pressed with a hot iron under a piece of fine wet muslin. If dirty they may be stepped first for a few minutes to cold salted water (to set the colors, then put into warm soapy water, moved about in it and drawn through the hand without crumpling until quite clean, then rinsed in nearly cold water. Gum arable solution may be put into the last lining water to give back to the ribbon its former slight stiffness. Soapzing is not allowable, so a towel must be used, the ribbon being spread out smoothly and rolled up in it. For silks of delicate coloring the old fashioned method of washing in potato water is recommended, two or three large potatoes being grated into a pint of tepid water, left to steep awhile and the water strained or poured off clear. This may be used either for washing or sponging, the ribbon in the latter case being laid out on a table, sponged well on both sides, dipped in clear water and, if of one color, hung up to drip and dry. Soapy water may be used in the same way, or for ribbons which are not really dirty sponging with gum arable solution will be a good means of revival. In any case the after process of fanning should be done over a covering of fine mould or tissue paper, the bare iron being used for finishing off when the ribbon is quite dry. If not required for use at once it should be rolled around a canister or cardboard cylinder or anything which will prevent its being pressed into hard folds. FOR THE NURSERY. How to Make Scrap Book From Magazine Clippings. Children of all ages may be greatly amused and entertained and many dull hours passed by means of a well arranged scrap book. Some members of almost every family subscribe for at least one magazine and newspaper, and well selected clippings from these should fill the scrap books. If you lack material ask your friends and acquaintances for all the old magazines that they do not care to keep any longer. Old magazines are just as good as new ones for this purpose. Many magazines and newspapers now have pages devoted exclusively to children. Out out all the pictures, funny times and fairy tales that you think would please a child. Also arrange them in the scrap books as nearly as possible till suit different ages, so that you may turn quickly to material suitable for any occasion. In this way order children may quickly and material that they can read to the little tots. Have the books medium sized, not too bulky for children to handle easily. If you do not wish to buy a book for the purpose you may use any strong book that is the right size by first learning out every leaf, so as to give room for the mention of the clippings and avoid unnecessary building out of the book. These homemade scrap books may be made attractive by putting a fancy cover on them. --- HOW TO MAKE NECKBANDS. ATTRACTIVE "DOG COLLAR." Neckbands of black velvet and rhinestone never seem to lose their allure for women. The black and white edges close to the face becomes any type of beauty, and the bands themselves disguise the shape of an unlovely throat and bring out the beauties of one which is be yond crittlem. These bands are made in innumerable ways because they must, of course, suit the purses of innumerable women. If you cannot expend very much money for this purpose better get up a "dog collar," using a width of ribbon suited to the length of your throat, and decorating it with, as many rhinestone slides as you can afford, but certainly one at the front center of the strip and another covering the fastening at the nape of the neck. But you need not have slides at all. Buy rhinestone beads of infinitesimal size and new them over a stamped design or sprinkle them thickly, but regularly, over the surface of the velvet, always, however, leaving a narrow rim of the black next to the flesh. --- How to Baiste Seama. Instead of basting long seams one may use the little metal clips used by business men for holding papers. A few of them placed along a seam will hold the edges together while it is being attached. A box of these clips should be kept in the workbasket convenient for use. How to Repair Saucepan Covers. When a saucepan cover seems useless because the little knob or handle is lost it may be made to render renewed service by pushing a work part way through the opening and securing it by driving a small wire nail through it on the under side. The 11th and 12th terms of a sequence are How to Make Surprise Salad. An attentive salad can be made by placing dotted eggs in bowled on tomatoes and then turning the latter upside down on beds of lettuce leaves. Decorate with triangles of mayonnaise jelly or dress with plain masjonnabe. YOU will help The PLANET, if, when announcing our advertisement, you will mention our name. Rough Shaving. Some time after Auguste Van Blene, the celebrated cellist, settled in London he made the acquaintance of that irreprotable conductor, J. L. Toole. The latter had conceived an extraordinary craze for distributing safety razors broadcast among his friends and promptly begged Van Blene's acceptance of one. The distinguished actor, muscian acknowledged the gift with thanks, but when he next met Toole the latered condition of his thin afforded ample proof that the razor was hardly as safe as might have been expected. Toole asked to see the razor and at once burst into a roar of laughter. "Dear me," he gasped. "And you actually tried to shave yourself with that? Why, I've forgotten to send you the blades!" Give Your Best There are souls that are pure and true. Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. Give love, and love to your life will flow. A strength in your utmost need. Have faith, and a score of hearts will show. Their faith in your word and deed. -M. B. Bridge. An Eye For an Eye. A certain very attractive young lady has a host of male admirers, among whom is a rather handsome and vivacious blue eyed youth. He goes much into society and is a hot favorite among the nicer ones because of his eyes. Alack! One of them is glass. But there is no need, as he says, for every one to know that, and, really, it seems so much the counterpart of the other that not one in a hundred would detect it. On one occasion he escorted the young lady in question to a refreshment room. As they were taking tea and coffee he looked unutterable things at her, when all of a sudden she gave her to a startled exclamation. Her eyes fixed on his with a mysterious intentness and horror. A fly had settled in the center of his glass eye and remained there, he, of course, unconscious of its presence. The sight of that eye looking at her with a fly on it and the owner making no attempt to brush it off was too much for his companion. It overpowered her. Joking For a Bargain. Both H. C. Bunner and R. K. Munkittrick are dead, but when Bunner was editor of Puck Munkittrick was one of the star contributors. Munkittrick was an artist at his business. He knew how to write poems and jokes knew the mechanics of the business thoroughly -- and Bunner bought what he offered. One day Munkittrick came in, sat down at a desk and wrote nine jokes. He took these in to Runner, who accepted them at $1 each, the regular rate, and gave a credit slip to Munkittrick, who took it to the cashier and got his $9. "Two hours later Munkittrick came in, wrote three more jokes and took them in to Runner. "How's this?" asked Runner. "Why didn't you turn in all twelve jokes when you were in before?" "Well," Munkittrick replied. "It was this way. My wife found an advertisement in the paper this morning of a bargain in refrigerators. We need a refrigerator, and she sent me over to get one. They cost $855, and I came in and prousted the $9 to pay for it. When I got up to the store I found all the refrigerators at $955, had been sold and the only one I could get cost $11.55, so I came back to get the other $3 I needed." Saturday Evening Post. Worked a Pun on the Professor. Charles Edson, the artist, while a student at Kansas university was asked one day by the professor of philosophy: "Mr. Edson, suppose the corpuses in the blood flowing along in your veins had a consciousness, as you have, would they not regard their relation to your body in much the same way as you regard the universe in its relation to you; might they not, too, have a philosophy of life?" "Granting a corpuse had a consciousness," replied Mr. Edson, "no doubt we would be an incomprehensible to it as is the universe to us, and if as it floated along in our veins a corpuse formulated a philosophy no doubt it would decide it had lived in vein." Kansas City Star. Full of Them. "I apent my vacation in Wiscasset, said Jerome S. McWade, the Duluth capitalist. "Wiscasset, you know, is famous for having originated the phrase The woods is full of 'em." "This is the story: "A very deaf old man was shooting squirrels down Wiscasset way. A stranger happened along and said: "Old man, which is the road to Wiscasset." "The deaf old fellow, falling to understand, answered: "That's one-that's a squirrel-set- tin up on that tree. See him?" tin up that on that tree. See him? "I didn't ask you about the squirrel," said the stranger impatiently, "I asked you, durn it all, which was the road to Wisconsin? "Yep," said the doof old hunter excitedly, "Yep, that's another, too, jeat a peekin' outen that knothole." "Then the stranger, losing his patience, roared: "You're a fool! "Yep, the woods is full of 'em," said the old man complacently."—Detroit Free Press. HE GOT THE PICTURE The Sporting Editor Put One Over on the City Editor. There is no more enthynastic follower of the fatic gentry than Charlie Horan. Years ago he was sporting editor of a New York paper, which later went by the boards. During his ```markdown ``` ONE of the most notable buildings at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco in 1915 will be the great Palace of Horticulture, constructed of glass, covering over five acres, or two city squares in extent, and surmounted by a dome 150 feet high. The Palace of Horticulture will be set in a great tropical garden near the main entrance to the exposition grounds. It will be 672 feet long and its greatest width will be 320 feet. An impressive nave eighty feet high will run the length of the building and paralleling the central nave on either side will be two side aisles fifty feet in height. At the main entrance to the building a huge arch will be adorned with glass bas-reliefs suggestive of the purpose of the structure. The entrance and interior of the Palace of Horticulture will be decorated with trellises upon which flowering vines will be trained. When the exposition opens the Horticultural Palace will appear as if set in the heart of a marvelous garden. Although wood will be used in connection with glass the Palace of Horticulture will be in every sense a glass palace; it will be the largest glass structure ever built. During the night illuminations at the exposition the vast surface of the building will present unusual and beautiful reflections. connection with it the paper was run "upon the cheap." Penny paring was the chief occupation of the managing editor. As illustrations cost money, nothing short of a national disaster could force a picture in the paper. don. There at a wharfside inn he saw an immense canvas on the barron wall. After laughing at it for so time and thus provoking the inkee ers wrath the following conversatio took place: Horan was a firm believer in the star of Jim Corbett, then matched to fight John L. Sullivan. One day Corbett visited New York, and Horan sent his staff out to get a photograph of the great man. None was available. Horan got angry, slammed on his hat and announced that he would get one himself. He found a full length picture in the lobby of the theater where Corbett was showing, put it under his arm and started back for the office. "In the meantime word had come to the city desk that William Wisdom, then secretary of the treasury, had died while addressing a dinner of the chamber of commerce in Chicago. The city editor sent his men out to get a picture of Mr. Wisdom. By and by Mr. Horan appeared, bearing an enormous framed picture under one arm. "I got it," he announced cheerfully. "When I go after a picture I get it." The city editor lapped for him, seized the picture and then threw it down nobly. "That," said he terely, "is not a picture of the secretary of the treasury." "What do you care about the secretary of the treasury?" replied Horan definitively. "That's a picture of the next champion of the world."—Chicago News. A Shakespearean Abyam. The late Andrew Lang had many amusing tales to tell of his treatment by printers and proof correctors. In one of his articles he had quoted the Shakespearean phrase, "In the dark backward and abyss of time." When he received his proof he found a query against the word "abyssin." Scribbling the word "Shakespeare" on the margin, he returned the proof, not naturally intangible that this would recall to the reader the quotation from "The Tempest." To his horror, Mr. Lang found when he opened the magazine containing his article that his sentence ran. "In the dark backward and Shakespeare abyss of time." Carlyle and the Ax. Carlyle as a schoolmaster was a terror to children. Even the biggest and holdest boys wilted when he growled out "dunce" or "blockhead." THE JOINER RUMMED IN. He did not thrash often, as his scowl was enough to hush a whole school, but when he did thrash he meant business. One day a joiner passing along the road heard the most piteous howls and cries for mercy and help coming from the schoolhouse. Through the window he saw Carlyle doing the sogging act in his most approved and vigorous fashion. Jumping to the door, the joiner rush in, handed his ax to the perspiring Carlyle and exclaimed: "Just doot outright, mon, and no mince matters." Taken at Min Word When Homeit was a student of art he one day happened to go with some fellow students to the east end of Lon- don. There at a wharfside inn he saw an immense canvas on the barroom wall. After laughing at it for some time and thus provoking the innkeeper's wrath the following conversation took place: "Where did you get that picture?" "Oh, never mind, young man, where I got it!" "What price do you set on it?" "More than you can afford." "Indeed!" said Rossetti. "Now, how much?" "Three thousand pounds," replied the knakeeper. At this there was a loud burst of laughter from the young artists. "Done," said the inkkeeper promptly. And to his amazement and amusement Mr. Rossetti found himself the owner of the colossal daub. The Best They Could Do. Of all the illegible writers none was more famous in this country, of course, than Horace Greeley, of whom one compositor said once, "If Belshazzar had seen this writing on the wall he would have been more terrified than he was." Once Mr. Greeley wrote to decline an invitation of the Iowa Press association: "I have waited till longer waiting would be discourteous, only to find that I cannot attend your press meeting next June as I would like to do. I find so many cares and duties pressing on me that with the weight of years I feel obliged to decline any invitation that takes me a day's journey from home." Out of this the recipients in consultation assembled made: "I have wondered all along whether my squirt had denied the scandal about the president meeting Jane in the woods on Saturday. I have homily, carrots and R. R. tie more than I can move with eight steers. If eels are blighted, dig them early. An institution that brick ovens are dangerous to hams gives me the horrors." Real Patriotism One of the reputations which the American has abroad is that he can always overtop anything he sees in Europe by something he has at home. An Italian was showing an American friend about Italy and had not had much success in arousing his enthusiasm. If he showed the campaign the American said, "We've got a monument in Washington 200 feet higher." If he showed him the coliseum he remarked, "The auditorium at Chicago is bigger." Finally the Italian showed him Vasovion in eruption and thought surely that must stir his awa. But the American, after gaxing for a moment at the burning mountain, said, "We've got a waterfall in America that would put that out in five minutes." -Christian Work. A Funny Naval Battle. Not far from St. Thomas, a matter of perhaps a hundred miles, was fought the most wonderful naval battle in all history. The Dutch admiral detected the enemy in the early morning, when the sea was covered with a thick mist, and his guns opened fire at once without warning. The fire was returned with interest, the ocean fairly quivering with spasms caused by the shock of frequent discharges. Somehow or other the enemy's shots, which sounded like a bombardment, seemed to fall short or go wide of the mark, for not even a splash of a ball was heard, and the Dutch ships remained unscathed. On the other hand, the Dutch could not see the terrible execution their guns were doing until nearly the middle of the foreground, when the fog lifted, revealing to their astonished gaze not the ruins of the enemy, but a great rock standing out of the sea. They had been flying at it for five hours, and the sound of the return shots they heard was the echo from the solid wall of granite. They arrived the place Redonda, which means seat, rolled or driven back, and Redonda it is to this day. TAFT WILL FILL ALL JOBS Says Wilson Will Find No Vacant Offices on Arrival. President Taft stated to visitors in Washington that he planned to fill all vacancies, occurring before March 4 without regard to the approaching change of administration. There are several important administrative offices now vacant, including Dear Sir, I am writing to you regarding the recent decision by the Court of Appeal to grant the Bank of India a special exemption from the interest rate on its loans. This exemption is intended to allow the Bank of India to borrow more money without having to pay interest on the loans. The Court of Appeal has ruled that the exemption is valid and that the Bank of India should be allowed to borrow more money without having to pay interest on the loans. I am confident that the exemption will be implemented soon and that it will benefit the Bank of India and the economy as a whole. I am also confident that the exemption will be a positive step towards promoting economic growth. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I will be pleased to hear any further comments or questions. Sincerely, [Your Name] THE NINE GRANTY BUILDINGS. Our study equipped information on the history of 12,600 rooms, its able faculty and its full courses of study enable Florida University to offer colored men an education equal to that enjoyed by the armed forces of other countries. For further information about the building. PHOTOS. the commissorshipsher of the bureau of Indian affairs and the office of chief of the bureau of chemistry and many other opportunities for appointment will occur during the winter months. The president intimated that President-elect Wilson probably would find all positions filled when he comes into office. --- Buffalo Overcoats For Soldiers. More than 4000 buffalo overcoats, which the government has preserved for the past twenty years, on since they were worn by the troops in the Indian campaigns in the northwest before 1891, are to be used by the soldiers in Alaska. Last year nearly 300 of the coats were sold at an average price of $34. Oklahoma Bank Bobbed Five bandits dynamited the Bank of Ochelata, at.Ochelata, Okla, and escaped with $2500. --- HOW TO MAKE YOUR WINTER, TAILOR MADE. A charming winter suit is in one of the newest heavy whip-cords of a greenish yellow shade. The anticipated unbecomingness of such a color is redeemed by a waistcoat of white cloth, with a collar and revers of tailless cernine. The arrangement of the striped fabric—both vertical and crosswise—produces excellent results in "line." The sides and back of both skirt and coat are cut lengthways, while the belt across the front of the coat and the center panel of the skirt show the horizontal stripe. The sleeves are treated in the same way, while the stripes which pass round the arm are continued till they meet the bell cuff, where the stripe is reversed. The buttons used are of a light shade of tortoise shell. With this costume is worn a hat in a tone of yellow green beaver, trimmed with a fanciful white mount. There is no doubt that the tendency pursued by real tailor coats is to keep the high waist, although a slightly longer waist line is suggested in the more elaborate cutaway coats of velvet and alik. But such fabrics are not to be commended for country pursuits, and one gladly welcomes copy routines and pilot cloths in addition to many new varieties of art, crafts and buildings. A cotton serge trimmed with black yarn makes an admirable "standby" for all occasions. A mercantile colored velvet waistcoat with a relieving note of wred embroidery gives a novel tone to this world beloved fabric. A Very Fine Stew. From Belgium comes a funny story of the reporter of an Antwerp paper who was sent by his editor to Brussels to take down a report of the king's speech. In order to add interest to the event the reporter was given two carrier pigeons, trained to fly between the two cities, by which he should send back his message. When the reporter reached the capital he went into a restaurant and, handing the pigeons to the manager, took a seat and ordered his dinner. He was kept waiting a long time, but finally a delicious stew was served, which he much enjoyed. When he had finished he called for his bill, set it down and then asked for the pigeons. "Tigreona!" cried the waiter in great astonishment. "Why, afr, you have just eaten them." To love and bless my kind, To help me to be free, To know the godlike mind Behind humanity, Is sweeter far to me Than it would be to find My little name enshrined In song or history. Within my soul I claim A sweeter symphony Than all the blasts of fame Could ever give to me, And on life's heights I see, Far brighter than a name, A light like golden name From out eternity. J. A. Edgerton. How to Make a Night Light: A clean, steady all night light can be obtained by taking air ordinary candle and packing finely powdered salt around the wick as far up as the blackened part. Refrigerator Hint By placing a rubber ring directly under the dish you set upon you you find the attaching sliding of the dish entirely oblated. How to Sew on Skirt Bindings. If a skirt binding is new on with cotton thread it will remain in place longer than if silk thread is used. HIGH GRADE JOB WORK In Fact Printing of All Kinds Executed Promptly. THE PLANET is the Leading Journal in the Country JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. Long Distance Telephone, Monroe-2213. We Do Linotype Work for the Trade. 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 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. HOW TO MAKE FLOWERS BLOOM FOR CHRISTMAS. If you would have bulbs in bloom for Christmas start some Roman hyacinths and some Chinese lilies now. The latter do well in water, while the former will be more satisfactory in earth. If the room in which you keep your house plants is not well heated, the best plants to have are geraniums, sweet allysum, begonias and some of the cactuses, especially the variety known as the Christmas cactus and the asparagus sprengeri and asparagus plumosus. The winter blooming oxalis is a great favorite because of its profuse flowering habit. The yellow or buttercup oxalis must not be overcrowded. Not more than three bulbs should be planted in a five inch pot, as they grow very fast and soon become too crowded, sending up more leaves than blossoms. Each large bulb, in thin, forms many small bulbs at the bottom of the pot. The oxalis needs bright sunshine, and a row of different colored varieties as a window all decoration is very satisfactory. One of the best winter blooming begonias is Gliore de Lorraine. Its color is a deep rose, with yellow centern, the flowers growing in clinters. The foliage is neat in appearance and graceful. Small plants obtained from the sorist now will make fine blooming plants by Christmas, and will make a good showing at that time when we want our windows to be brightest. HOW TO DRESS WELL Ten Commandments of the Smartly Gowned Woman. To the woman who would be well dressed a famous French dressmaker writes ten commandments: First.—Choose whatever is most becoming to your beauty—tightly fitting garments or loose, flowing ones, the strictly tailor made or the more elaborate. Second.—Choose the colors which go well with your complexion, your hair, your eyes. Third.—Observe decorum always and wear appropriate dresses in appropriate places. It is because of her ability to understand the eternal fitness of things that the Parisienne is so often the queen of large social functions. Fourth.—This year, for instance. I am bringing out more dresses built on straight lines. Fifth. If fringe, such one I harder growing with do not fit in with your per sonality dare to wear any other kind of trimming that does. Sixth.—I am keeping the light chiffon overskirt which harmonizes or contrasts with the silk foundation. But if that is not suitable to you dare to wear heavy brooches and satins. Seventh.—Personally I like strong colors, colors of life and poetry, but if pastel shades are becoming wear them, no matter what the fashion. Eighth.—If the high waist line such as I still advocate does not reveal the good points of your figure do not adopt it. Ninth.—Have the waist line wherever it is becoming to you. Tenth.-I like the tight skirt and am making it this year. But if you look better in a wide one do not sacrifice your beauty in a vain attempt at being fashionable. How to Eat a Boiled Egg A great many people think the only delicious way to eat a boiled egg is in its shell, and so that the top may be carefully and easily cracked off there have been devised egg scissors, which are fascinating trifles for the table service as well as for actual use. Each pair of scissors is in the form of a gay little chicken. Each has a ruby eye, and the steel is glided. The finger loops of the scissors are left the natural steel color for contrast, and the size is about five inches long. They are delightful for an invalid's breakfast tray and very tidy as well as cute for a child, though their use is becoming general whenever the boiled egg appears. Risky Chance She was a little bit of a girl and was canvassing the neighborhood with a "chance" book in an effort to enlist public sympathy and ten cent pieces in an individual charity. She went up to the big brownstone house bravely in spite of her childish nervousness. A very pretty young woman answered the bell. "Lady, please," she stammered out, "won't you take a chance on an old man sick in bed?"—Everybody's. Beyond Him. In our north of England town there was a shiftless man who would never accept gifts outright, although he was always depending on charity, says Al Friddy in his book, "Through the Mill." He painted landscapes, and my aunt, when benevolently inclined, would hire him to decorate our walls with rural stones, highly colored in glaring tints, as if nature had turned color blind. There were cows in every scene, and Aunt Mille noticed that all the cows were up to their knees in water. Not one stood clear on the vivid green hills. "Jervey," she remarked to the old man, "why do you always put the cows in the water?" "It's this way, Mru. Brindin," the old artist responded. "You see, man, I never learned to paint well." 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The American National Bank and the First National Bank stood ready to guarantee to each Depositor every Dollar in our Bank. THOMASH. WYATT, Cashier. Stubborn Defense of Tchatalja and Outbreak of Cholera Among Bulgarian Troops Haatened. Decision. The nations of the Balkan confederacy, satiated with victory, signified their willingness to treat for terms of peace at the request of the vanquished Turkish empire. The luster of their success hing on only slightly dimmed by their temporary failure to overcome the rallied Turkish army at the gates of Constantinople and enter the Ottoman capital. The stubborn defense encountered by the Bulgarians at the line of fortifications at Tchaturijja and the realization that enormous slaughter would be necessary to pierce them at the point of the bayonet, with every prospect that their ranks would be declimated by cholera before they had attained success, doubtless proved deciding factors in inducing the conquerors to listen to the urgings of the great powers and refrain from pressing home their victory to the Turkish capital until they had presented terms of surrender to the vanquished and had met with a refusal of their acceptance. Simultaneously with the dispatch to the Turkish grand vizier of their agreement to appoint peace plenipotentiaries the allied Balkan nations notified the European powers of the step they had taken and thanked them for their offer of mediation. They added that mediation was no longer The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person's face, but the details are not clear enough to be read. THOMAS M. CRUMP, Secretary. necessary, as the Porte had addressed itself directly to the Balkan states, which would now treat with Turkey without outside intervention. The reply to the dispatch of the Turkish grand vizier to King Ferdinand of Bulgaria says: "The Bulgarian government, after agreements with the allied cabinets of Servia, Montenegro and Greece, informs the Porte that plantpotentiaries have been appointed with instructions to arrange with the commander-chief of the Turkish armies the conditions of an armistice and subsequently to proceed to the conclusion of peace." That the terms of the victors will be drastic is known, but the European powers are doing their utmost to make them less harsh than at first mooted, without attempting to rpb the Balkan confederacy of the fruits of its month's war. With the jealous eyes of Russia on Constantinople, with the recrudescence of the Austro-Servian difficulty on the other side of what has been known as European Turkey, and with Romania, what she said. pect out to the spoils, there seems to observers to be every inducement for the allied balkan nations to keep their demands within moderate limits. An eight hours' armistice has been agreed to between the Bulgarians and Turks at Tchatalja, so that both the armies may bury their dead, according to a news agency dispatch from C. stantinople. Admission that cholera has broken out in the Bulgarian army attacking the Constantinople defenses was made by the Bulgarian government for the first time. Premier Guechoff said that General Savoff had established a cholera camp removed from the army and that every precaution was being taken to prevent serious intraods from the disease. The occupation of Alessio by the combined Servian and Montenegrin armies, giving them another foothold on the Adriatic sea, is considered in diplomatic circles likely to add fuel to the flames of the Austro-Servian disputes which have again blazed up in a critical way. Emperor Francis Joseph is reported to have remarked: "We are in favor of peace, but not of peace at any price. We cannot stand everything." The Austro-Hungarian cabinet has sent a sharp note to the Servian government at Belgrade, demanding in precise reply to all the questions at issue. VA. BUSINESS COLLEGE AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL 210 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Will open up in full Sept. 2nd, 1912 with its regular number of competen teachers, who will teach the followin grader. Shorthand and Typewriting Course—shorthand, typewriting, english penmanship, spelling. Business Correspondence—general dictation, legal forms. 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