Richmond Planet

VOLUME XXX, NUMBER 4. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1912. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. Glad Tidings The Certificate Here. The Royal Society of Arts. President Mitchell Officially Notified of Election. President John Mitchell; Jr. on last Monday, 16th inst. received from the Secretary of the Royal Society of Arts his certificate of membership together with the charter and by-laws of this great organization and also a list of the members. His name appears upon this roster. It appears that he is the only colored person in the United States, who has been similarly honored. Thomas Dixon, Bux, the Wizard of Orange, New Jersey and the inventor of the electric lamp and moving pictures is one of the distinguished members of this Society. The report of the proceedings which appears in the journal of the Royal Society of Arts proclaims that the following distinguished persons: (Continued on Poultry Page.) Rev. Dr. Jones Speaks. To the Editor of The Richmond PLANET. Dear Sir: It has been a long time since I had anything to say through your paper which I delight to have in my home. I am getting on nicely in Homestead. We gave our last communion Sunday evening, December 1st, at which time we were able to state that the Church was free from debt. Not one dollar of indebtedness stood against her but for gas and electric bills which had not been presented and for which she had money to meet. I have been in the Ministry since 1873 and I have spent eight of the happiest years of my ministerial life in Homestead. I am only sorry that my lot was nbt cast in the North thirty years ago, when I was younger and better prepared to fight life's battle, but as it is, I feel like a boy sometimes. Even today I had to thank God for my good health and active limbs. My people would be glad to see you in Homestead, a Negro who has been so highly honored both in America and England. I am sorry you wont consent to be the political leader of the race in these United States for we have none, and as I see things we will have three great parties in the field four years hence, viz. Republican, Democrat and Bull Moose and wind up with a Democratic President again. Come over and visit our mills. They are the finest in the world today. I wish to say to the Virginia people I am yet alive and have not forgotten my old friends, both colored and white, among whom I spent my early life. With love to all and malice toward none, I am Yours, R. R. JONES. Box 206, Homestead, Pa. Rev. Dr. Beckham Here. Rev. William Beckham, D. D., Field Secretary of the National Baptist Convention has been in the city during the past week and has made a profound impression here by his oratorical power in the pulpit. He has delivered very able sermons at many of the churches. He visited The PLANET office. His home office is in Nashville. He is the right divine in the right place. Judge Pritchard Speaks Judge J. C. Pritchard spoke to a packed house last Sunday night on the subject, "The Conservation of Manhood and Womanhood as Well." The exercise were held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church and Rev. W. H. Stokes, Ph. D. presided. The address was well received and consisted mainly in advice to colored people as to how to be good citizens. ANNOUNCEMENT. Braga Broes. Co., wish to announce the opening of their Real Estate, Banking, Loan and Insurance Business at 506 N. 2nd street on Monday night, December. 28, 1912 from 8 to 12 P. M. Lunch will be served and their friends and acquaintances are specially invited. WAFTER—An Experienced Farm Hand, with a bry without family. Liberal wages to the right person. Bring government. Address W. Sir Vince, Vh., R. P, D. l, 1, Bux K. "Han's up!" cried out two bandits bold, Their ages four and three years old; An' Santa he was scared so bad He gave 'em all the toys he had. They aimed their tin gun at his head— "Han's up, er we will shoot you dead!" Exclaimed these terrible outlaws That dared to hold up Santa Claus. HOLIDAYS SANTA CLAUS Houkman Moore. The marriage of Miss Alice Likuri Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore, 605 W. Catherine St. to Mr. William C. Hopkins will take place at six o'clock on Saturday evening, December 28th at the Priest's residence, 729 N. 1st St. Rev. Charles Hannigan will officiate. The two witnesses will be Miss Lillian Baylor of Richmond 1 City and Mr. Tyler Peterson of Washington, D. C. The bride and groom will leave for their future home, Washington; D. C. WILLIAMS—SCOTT. Mrs. Jane Scott announces the marriage of her daughter, Sallie W. to Mr. Harry J. Williams, Monday, June the twenty-fourth, 1912, Richmond, Va. Reception at home, 606 West Clay, 2 to 6 P. M., Friday, December 27, 1912. Friends invited No cards. MILES—After an illness of eight months, Coleman Miles departed this life October 31, 1912 as his sister's residence, 56 Fleet, Place Brooklyn, N. Y. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Richmond, Va. On coming to New York he joined Mt. Gilcoad Baptist Church in New York City. The Rev. Moss J. Johnson offi- cated at the funeral service. His remains were interred at Everegreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, Nov. 5, 1912. TRUE REFORMER RECEIVERS GET JUDGMENT. Judgment was entered last Monday in the suit of Pilcher and Moncure, receivers of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order True Reformers, against Samuel S. Richardson in the City Circuit Court in the sum of $340.12. Mrs. S. S. Morris who has been confined to her home by illness for the past two weeks has quite recovered and returned to her former home, Danville, in company with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Lawson, to spend the holidays. Xman services at Third St. A. M. B. Church, Sunday. A. M. Theme of Pastor's discourse. "The Birthday of the King." Special music will be rendered by the choir under the direction of Madame Pannie Payne Clarke. Hicknion—McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. James H. Cunningham, Sr. announce the marriage of their daughter Edna B. McKenzie to Mr. Floyd O. Hickman at their residence, 1701 Decatur St., Southside, Richmond, Va., Tuesday evening, December 31, 1912 at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited. The Smallwood Memorial Inst. The above caption is the name by which the late Dr. John J. Smallwood's institution will be known hereafter, such being the result of the persistent and indefatigable efforts of his widow, Mrs. Rosa E. Smallwood, who currently desired to memorialize the name of her most distinguished husband, and the Independent Educator and Orator. The Board meeting of the Trustees was held in New York City Thursday December 12th at which Mrs. Smallwood was present, also, her attorney, Counselor J. R. Pollard who has applied himself assiduously and unselfishly in settling the estate of the late Dr. Smallwood as well as using every effort within his power and splenefit ability to aid in carrying out the most worthy desire of his widow concerning the perpetuation of the institution in her late husband's name. The Board of Trustees fully endorsed the project of changing the name of the school and gave Attorney Pollard authority to get out a new Charter, making such changes therein as were requested by Mrs. Smallwood for the conservation of the best interest of the work. Six new members were addled to the nine Trustees, among whom are, Dr. E. R. Jefferson, Mr. George W. Bragg, Mr. D. J. Farrar and Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser, of Richmond, Va.; Editor P. B. Young and Dr. C. S. Morris of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Smallwood delivered the deed of the school property to the Trustees as their corporation wholly and solely under their management and responsibility. She also said among many other important things that she had assumed the responsibility of the Presidency for no other reason than to carry into effect many important changes in the Deed and Charter, which her late husband failed to execute and to so fix the same that his name would be memorialized forever for the work for which he had given his life. She suggested the name of Dr. C. S. Morris of Norfolk for President, urging the Board to write him as a body to accept the place and honor. Mrs. Smallwood said that it takes a man peculiarly fitted for the great work which her husband has so well established and she felt that Dr. Morris was capable both intellectually and religiously. She however would remain at the school as Lady Principal and work for its interest as she felt no other could at this time. The Board unanimously endorsed every action taken by Mrs. Smallwood and highly complimented Hon. Pollard for his ability as her attorney. In addition to the conditions under which the deed was surrendered the Trustees voted a life pension to Mrs. Smallwood and Thelma, her only child, as well as a comfortable salary as long as she desired to remain at the school. Mrs. Smallwood has now on foot a plan to raise one thousand ($1000) dollars for a monument to her late husband and desiring to turn most of her efforts in this direction urged upon the Board the necessity of installing a President as soon as practical. WANTED—COLORED MEN, BE A DETECTIVE. Born from $100 to $200 per month. Send References and 50 counts for Full Partitioners. SINCEY P. DONES, 401 Central Aviana, Los Angeles, Cal. 4t. NOTICE. It has been found necessary to buy and properly equip the home for homeless and dependent Colored children, located at 1513 Taylor street, known as the Working Woman's Industrial Home and Day Nursery, that moved from 516 Third street in July, 1910. In order to make the Home perpetual and purchase it, we must appeal to the generous public for help. All interested in this work can help by contributing freely through the Mite Boxes and envelopes already distributed, which will be called for by a committee wearing a badge containing the words "Children's Home." Contributions can be sent directly to Mrs. J. Calvin Stewart, 1031 West Grace street, who is the Treasurer of the Building Fund. No fund can be too small to help. Please do not give money to anyone except those soliciting and wearing the "Children's Home" badge. This work is approved by Gov. Mann, Mayor Annalle, Dr. J. T. Mastin, Rev. James Buchanan, Judge Richardson andra Committee of Ladies. The work is also enforced by the Colored Ministers' Conference of the City. The following compose the Colored Committee for soliciting Funds: Mrs. Rebeker: Violet Crawford. Manager of the Home: Mrs. Abelalde G. Thompson, Mrs. Mattle Hawin, Mrs. Harritt Page, Mrs. H. R. John son, Mrs. Anna Hunter. Will you be one of the two thousand to contribute $1 or more? If so, please forward it to Mrs. J. C. Stewart. 1031 West Grace street. We thank the Public School Children for $65 as an offering. We have heading our colored individual contribution list. Dr. R. E. Jones. $5.00 and Mr. Nelson Williams, $2. WHO WILL, BE NEXT? Cuts 2 pounds a minute. For Sausage Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Fruit, Ete. Cuts clean. Great Money. Saver RALPH A. YOUNG, DOLLAR BARGAIN SHOP, 542 Dean St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. James E. Chick and grand daughter, Miss Ethel Anderson, of Mangokohle, Va. were in the city this week and called on us. NOTICE! The annual meeting of the Stock- holders of the Mechanics Savings Bank will be held, Tuesday, January 7, 1913 at the Pythian Castle, 727 N. Third street at 8:30 P. M. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. THOMAS M. CHRUM, Secretary. Grand Organ Recital There will be a Grand Organ Racital given at the First Baptist Church, Dr. W. T. Johnson, Pastor, Sunday, December 22, 1912 at 8 o'clock P. M. for the benefit of the Woman's Movement of the First Baptist Church of which Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, President of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank is Chairman, under the auspices of the National Ideal Choir, which is composed of some of the leading singers of Richmond. In connection with this we will also have the Harmony Quartette and the little Jenkins' Quartette of South Richmond. There is a rare treat in store for you. You, and your friends are invited. Bring a silver bowling. MRS. CARRIE COLEMAN HAWKINS Manager The Santa Claus Parade Why Christmas Should Be Spent at Home IT is the fashion nowadays, alas, to cry down Christmas, and it is fast becoming a "can't be bothered with it" sort of day. It is looked upon as a nuisance because Christmas tide brings with it a necessary increase of expenditure in the form of tips and presents. It is becoming more and more the fashion-fashion to be bothered—to take less notice of Christmas and spend it away from home where there will be "plenty of fun." In the good old days spending Christmas anywhere but at home was never for one moment dreamed of. Preparations were made months beforehand. Geese and turkeys were fattened, plum puddings were made, prospective guests were borne in mind, and the girls of the home fell to thinking of new schemes for decorations. Now, could anything be more delightful than making Christmas plans at least two months beforehand so as to keep the festive season right royally? All this sort of thing kept the family together, for when the winter evenings brought them nearer and nearer to Christmas day it made them see how necessary each one was to the other in the way of helping and suggesting as regards presents for Soon-To-Be, holly for this room and mistletoe for that. Gradually it dawned on every one how dear the home was to all and how still more precious were the parents and children to one another. When Christmas day did come it was a time of perfect happiness, harmony and satisfaction to every guest and every member of the family. If Christmas is not spent at home what becomes of the family gathering, the delight of decorating, the care and thought the happy mother has expended on the cooking of the dinner and, to crown all, the praise of the Christmas pudding, which by the consent of one and all invariably is "the finest pudding I have ever eaten?" No praise of a Christmas pudding ever comes amiss to a housewife's heart, and if Christmas is not spent at home the dinner will fall flat. There is no family gathering, no noisy, good humored chaff, and there is not that subtle, indemnable something at work which blinds the family closer together, heals up old sores, opens up new friendships and wipes away all bitterness, that is so marked a feature in a good, homely Christmas gathering. There have been more reconstructions, more "divided houses" brought together again, more eyes made dim through a mist of happy tears at some difference or misunderstanding made clear by a Christmas gathering at home than at any other season or place. Charles Dickens, the novelist of Christmas, who did more for Christmas than any one can ever guess, had a slight difference with Thackery. He met him on the steps of his club on Christmas morning, hesitated. then held out his hand, which, Thackery grasped with all the warmth of his great heart. Both men returned to their family gathering at home, feeling better and happier men. Without a doubt a family gathering at this festive and joyful season knit-the bond of love and good fellowship closer than at any other time. Old alights and hurts are forgotten; hard men of business relax and soften at the sight of the children who many a time have drawn out all that is beat in them after it has lain dormant for years until they have forgotten they had a tender side to their nature at all. Yes, without a doubt home is the place for Christmas. "Oh, it will be so dull and uninteresting at home!" is often the cry. It will only be dull to those who make it so. And if there is a vacant chair or two which, alas, can never be reified dawn away the allent-tear and be thankful that you are spared to taste the joys of still another homely Christmas. Your example of spending the festive season will most assuredly instill the love of the yearly family gathering into the younger generation, who will emulate your ideas in future years. Posterity will be indebted to you for showing how to keep up a good old Christmas which was suffering from a slump in the twentieth century. By all means, then, spend Christmas at home, decorate your home, remember the postman, the butcher, the servant and, even your wife's or husband's relative. However, poor you are you can be rich in mind, thoughts and dearly words. When you all down to the table—I don't care whether I growen with turtles and pigs pudding till I swear to charity, or whether I merely trembles under the weight of much scantier fare and places laid for only three or four—if your heart is in the right place you will say: "Here's to a happy Christmas! Thank God we are at home!"—Pictorial Magazine. An After Dirge. Broke, broke, broke, Of my hard earned "bones," oh, gee! But it brings some relief to utter The thoughts that occur to me. Oh, well for the beautiful gifts, As they rest in a fair array! Oh, well for the haunting thought That intrudes, Does the whole thing pay? And the giving still goes on As it has in the years gone by. But the last of the merry holidays Brings again the same old cry: Broke, broke, broke! Not a single cost, oh, gee! And the dough that I spent for the Christ- mas gifts Will never come back to me. The Dutch Patrol By EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN JuJie HEN Christmas eve is ended. Just at the noon of night. Rare things are seen by mortal seen That have the second sight In St. Mark's churchyard then They see the shape arise Of him who ruled Nieuw Amsterdam And here in slumber lies His face beneath the close black cap Has a marital look and grim. On either side his locks fall wide To the collar of his arm. His sleeves are slashed; the velvet coat Is fashioned Hollandees. Above his fustian breeches, trimmed With scarf knots at the knees. His leg of flesh is hosed in silk; His wooden leg is bound. As well belts a conqueror's. With silver bands around. He reads the lines that mark. His tablet on the wall. Where boldly "Petrus Stuyvesant" Stands out beyond them all. C "Tis well!" he says and sternly smiles, "They hold our memory dear. Nor rust nor moss hath crept across, "Twill last this many a year." Then down the path he strides And through the iron gate Where the sage nine men, his councilors, Their governor await. Here are Van der Donck and Van Court- land: A triplet more of Vans, And Hendrick Kip of the haughty lip And Govert Lockermana, Jan Jansen Dam and Jansen, Of whom our annals tell— All risen this night their lord to great At sound of the Christmas bell. Nine lusty forms in linsay coats: Puffed sleeves and ample hose! Beach burgler smokes a Flemish pipe Tq warm his ardent nose. The smoke wreaths also like mist. The smokers all are mute. For all with pipes thrice waving slow Brave Stuyve dept salute. Then into ranks they fall And step out three by three. And he of the wooden leg and staff In front walks sedenally. Along their wonted course The phantom troop patrol To see how farne Nhew Amsterdam And what the years unroll. Street after street and mile on mile, From river bound to bound. From old St. Mark's to Whitehall Point, They foot the Martis rounds. From Maldon Lane to Cotterell's Hook The Dutchmen's pypen glow. But never a word from their lips is heard, And none their passing know. Are the first struck of dawn St. Mark's again they near, And by a veer the pum man built The gepoopper's system to hear. "Mynheeren," he says, "ye see Each year our borders spread. Lo, one by one the landmarks gone, And marvels come instead! "Not even a windmill left Nor a garden plot we know, And but a palling marks, the spot Where erat my peat free grow. Our walks are weaker still, I relance and it were heat. So little of worth is left on earth, To break no more our rest." Thus speaks old Petrus doubtfully And shakes his valiant head. When on the roofs a sound of hoofs, A rattling, patting tread. The bells of reindeer tinkle The Dutchmen plumbly spy St. Nicholas, who drives his team Across the roof tops high. "Breshw me for a crayon!" Crisa Petrus "All goes well!" Our patron saint still makes his round At sound of the Christmas bell. So long as stamn St. Nicholas Shall guard these houses tall There shall come 'no harm from hostile arm. No evil chance befall" "The youngens and the meisters Shall have their bacon filled, The butcher and the baker And every honest guild Shall merrily thrive and flourish Good night, and be of cheer! We may safely lay us down again To sleep another year." Once more the pipes are waved, Stout Petrus gives the sign The mutty smoke unfolds them round, Him and his barbershirts All when the cloud has lifted Have vanished quite away, And the crowning cock and the steeple clock Proclaim 'the Christmas day' A Country Named For Christmas. South Africa was discovered by the Portuguese, who were searching for an ocean road to India. Bartholomew Diaz was the commander of the two little ships that formed the expedition in 1483. Eleven years later Da Gama took another Portuguese fleet south. He discovered Natal on Christmas day and thus named it in consequence. A Song of Christmas By JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY CIANT me a time of Christmas, Sing me a jovial song. And, though it is filled with laughter, Let it be pure and strong. Sing of the hearts brimmed over With the story of the day. Of the echo of chillish voices That will not die away. Of the blaze of the tasseled bugle And the timeless clatter and beat Of the drum that throbs to muster Squadrons of scampering feet. But, oh, let your voice fall fainter Till, blent with a minor tune. You temper your song with the beauty -Of the pity Christ hath shown. And sing one verse for the voiceless And yet, are the song be done. A verse for the ears that hear not And a verse for the sightless one. For, though it be time for singing A merry Christmas glee. Let a low, sweet voice of pathos Run through the melody. Christmas In Bethlehem. Christmas in the Holy Land is an interesting experience. Indeed, it is one never to be forgotten, and every Christmas thousands of persons from all over the world make a journey to Palestine in order to witness the various ceremonies held there during the festive season. Every one almost puts up at Jerusalem and on Christmas morning makes his way to Bethlehem, which lies almost due south, about six miles as the crow flies, over a range of hills. No highway the world over presents such a motley crowd as may be seen streaming along this thoroughfare early on Christmas morning. In Boston. Teacher-Waldo, name one of the best known characters of fiction. Waldo (aged five, superciliously) Santa Claus—Puck. A Chilly Problem How cold is it when it is twice as cold as 2 degrees above zero? There are two zeros, one marked 0 on the thermometer and one known as absolute zero, which is understood to mark the absence of all heat. The zero of Fahrenheit's thermometer is obtained by immersing a tube of mercury in a mixture of snow and common salt and marking the place where the mercury stands in the tube. Absolute zero is 450 degrees below this zero. Now, "twice as cold" is exactly equivalent to half as hot. Therefore, when it is half as hot as 2 degrees above zero, or 401 F., it is 280.5 degrees below the on the thermometer. Hawkins-Johnson MANUFACTURING CO., Hair Grower and Restorer, 616 H. 1st Street, Richmond, Va. Will positively remove all Dandruff and cure the scalf of all impurities. It will restore Hair on clean Temples and Bald Heads where the Roots are not dead. THE HAWKINS-JOHNSON M'f g Co's Hair Grower and Restorer is now being used in this State and other States with phenomenal success. Its reputation for growing and restoring hair leaps into prominence wherever it is used. MADAM HAWKINS-JOHNSON is known as the Hair Grower. Give her a fair trial and be convinced that she can do all that she claims, or money refunded. We are now in a position to sell the best hair for less money than ever before and can match air hair perfect. In ordering Hair, send sample. 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. ```markdown ``` "I got a letter from my son at college yesterday." "Writing for money. ?" "I should say pot. He's working his way through college as a waiter and sends me his tips. I've paid off the mortgage, and now I'm starting a fund to build a new barn."—Denver Republican FACTS AND .FADS. "Wet Cat" a Fabric Novelty of the Season. A French novelty called "wetgant" is a plush like velvet, with a finish which gives a mottled effect to the pile. A pretty double faced twisted is used for autumn top coats. Many of them are three-quarter length. Small brass ornaments made of a satin loop and button effect are used A GOOD LOOKING APRON for decoration of suits and serge street dresses. For hair ornaments half bands of velvet or jewels extend across the front and are hidden in the hair at the sides. A really protective apron is always the practical one. This one can be made in a variety of ways in many materials. As illustrated it is carried out in checked gingham trimmed with plain material. JUDIC CHOLLET. This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes for girls from four to eight years of age, send 10 cents to this office, giving number, and it will be promptly forwarded to you by mail. If in haste send an additional two cent stamp for letter postage. When ordering use coupon. Telephone, Madison-4601. We all Dandruff and cure the Hair on clean Temples and Road. GRANTED. PRICE, JOHNSON M'f'g Co's Hair Group and other States with phenomenal hair leaps into prominence where JOHNSON is known as the Hair that she can do all that she claim to sell the best hair for less money. In ordering Hair, send 0.00 to $20.00. Braids, $2.50, $3.00. F. C. Money Order or Express PRICE, 35 CENTS PER BOX. Hair Grower and Restorer is now nominal success. Its reputation is wherever it is used. As the Hair Grower. Give her a she claims, or money refunded. Or less money than ever before and send sample. Transfor- 2.50, $3.00 and $4.00. Express Money Order. STRAUS' SPECIAL Old Yacht Club, ISAAC STRAUS & CO. 422 E. Broad St., TAILORING D. J. FARRAR, CONTROL ALL KINDS OF C OFFICE ROOM, NO. 406, MECHANIC 'Phone Monroe RESIDENCE, 610 N. FIRST ST R. CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, LANDS OF CARPENTRY. MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK BUILDING Monroe- 2017. D. J. FARRAR, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, ALL KINDS OF CARPENTRY. OFFICE ROOM, NO. 406, MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK BUILDING Phone Monroe-2057. RESIDENCE, 610 N. FIRST STREET—SHOP IN REAR. Phone, Monroe-2166. Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Style of Architecture. Job Work a Specialty. Funeral Director, Embalmer and Liveryman. All Orders promptly filled at short notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and also entertainments. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Plants or Band Wagons for Hire at reasonable prices and nothing but first-class Carriages, Buggles, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. No. 212 East Leigh Street. (Residence from Been.) Bands of Calanthe Conduct a Purchase, and Purchase Ounces of Barkley to Let the Little Ounce John. Children received from Two to Twelve Years. AMERICAN $4.00 to $4.00 per week when old and $20 to pay at Death. Minimum wanted in all Localities. For organization of New Bands and all productions. MRS. ARNIA SAYLOR, W. M., 180 West Main Street, Manhattan, W. The Crab as a Fisherman. The crab sometimes catches a fish, and it catches it without hook and tide. It lies in wait, perhaps in some creek, with its jaws extended in front and open. Perhaps a school of killies come along, and it may be that a killie on the outskirts of the school may swim unsuspectingly along through the clear water between the upper and lower parts of one of the motionless open claws of the crab. When it is well within them the claw suddenly snaps together and that particular little killigos no further. THE ECONOMY, 316 North Third Street. FINE CLEANING, DYING AND REPAIRING. CHITMAN M. WHITE, PROPRIETOR. PURE WHISKEY Will Satisfy the Lover on the Night Kind of Stimulant, Special Primer We Have All Grades of Good La quorn, Cigars and tobacco. Onl and See Us. Richmond, Virginia II. F. JONATHAN. FISH OYSTERS PRODUCE 114 N. 17TH ST. RICHMOND, VA. All Orders Will Receive Prompt Attention. Long Distance 'Phone, Madison-751. ACCOMMODATION TRAINS - WEEKDAYS. Leave Byrd St. No. 6.20 P. M. for Frederickbury. Leave Ehne St. No. 7.30 A. M. 6.20 P. M. for Ashland. Arrive Byrd St. No. 8.30 A. M. from Frederickbury's. Arrive Ehne St. No. 6.20 A. M. 6.40 P. M. from Ashland. *Daily. | Weekdays. | Sundays only. All trains to or from Byrd Street Station step at Ehne. Time of arrivals and departures not guaranteed. Read the signs. N. & W. NORFOLK ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK. Schedule in Effect May 14, 2011 Leave Bryd Street station, Richmond, PUB NOPOLK: 8:50 A.M. M., 7:00 A.M. M., 8:00 P.M. M., 4:10 P.M. M., 7:00 P.M. M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST: 8:50 A.M. 8:00 A.M. M., 8:00 P.M. M., 9:00 P.M. Arrive Richmond station: 8:50 A.M. M., 9:00 P.M. 8:15 A.M. M., 7:00 P.M. M., 8:55 P.M. M., 9:25 P.M. From the West: 8:25 A.M. M., 8:50 P.M. 8:15 P.M. M., 8:05 P.M. M., 7:00 P.M. *Daily, a daily except Sunday, Monday only, Pullman, Parker and Sleeping Cars, Outside Sleeping Cars. O. H. BORLEY, ATLANTIC COAST LINE TRAINS LEAVE BROTHMOND DAILY. For Florida and South: 8:15 A. M. and 7:55 P. M. 1:00 A. M. Charleston. For Norfolk: "*"1:16 A. M. 7:00 P. M. 4:10 P. M. "*"7:00 P. M. For N. & W. Ry. West: 6:15 A. M. 19:00 A. M. "*"7:00 P. M. and 9:00 P. M. For Petersburg: 1:00 A. M. 6:15 A. M. "*"0:18 A. M. 9:11 A. M. 9:00 A. M. 18:00 A. M. 7:00 P. M. 1:11 A. M. 6:05 P. M. "*"7:00 P. M. 7:20 P. M. 9:20 P. M. 11:40 P. M. For Goldbore and Payettville: 10:30 P. M. Trains arrive Richmond daily: 8:15 A. M. 6:00 A. M. 6:58 A. M. "*"9:77 A. M. "*"9:20 A. M. "*"11:40 A. M. "*"11:40 A. M. "*"7:00 P. M. "*"15 P. M. 6:08 P. M. 6:08 P. M. 6:08 P. M. 9:00 P. M. "*"10:30 P. M. 11:40 P. M. *Except Sunday. *Sunday only. Time of arrival and departure and connection not guaranteed. G. R. CAMPBELL, R. P. R. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. TRAINE LEAVE RICHMOND. N. P.-Follow schedule agenda published information and not guaranteed. 6:100 M. P.-Daily-Local for Charlotte Bur- banks and Highland. 10:45 M. P.-Daily-Local -For all points Drawing Room Built Sleeping Room to Admiralty R. 9:00 P. M. Except Sunday.-Local for Durham R. 9:00 P. M. Institute stations. 6:00 P. M.-Tuesday- Atlanta and Birmingham, with Electric Light- ing Drawing Room Sleeping R. 11:45 P. M.-Buly- Limited-For all points South-Palmiam rdy at 9:00 P. M. YORK RIVER LINK. 6:30 P. M.-Kz. Sunday.-To West Point, connecting for Baltimore Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 6:00 A. M.-Except Sunday and 6:00 P. M.-Monday, Wednesday and Friday-Local to West Point. TRAINE ARRIVE RICHMOND. From South. 8:00 A. M.; 8:00 A. M. 8:00 P. M.-Daily-Local Except Sunday. 8:00 P. M.-Daily.-From West Point: 8:00 A. M.-Daily- 11:45 A. M.-Wednesday and Friday; 6:00 P. M. Except Sunday. B. K. BURGESS, D. F. A. 907 East Main Street. Photo: Madison C. & O. 8:00 A. Daily—Post trains to Old Point. 4:00 P. Newport News and Norfolk. 7:40 A.-Daily. Local to Newport News. 8:00 P.-Daily. Local to Old Point. 2:00 P. Daily-Louisville and Oclandam. 11:00 P. Pullman. TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND. Local from East—4:00 A M., 7:30 P. M. 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We have received an invitation to attend the marriage ceremony of Miss Mattie S. Mansfield to the well-known and popular W. E. King of the Dallas, Texas Express, December 18, 1912. We cannot be there, but the happy pair have our best wishes. The Colored Branch - Louisville Free Public Library is the title of a pamphlet showing that the Trustees established this branch for the exclusive use of the colored people. The total cost was $42.343.06. Mr. Thomas F. Blue is Librarian. It is evident that in selecting him the management made no mistake. Mr. W. H. Phillips of West Medford, Mass. sends us a copy of a letter addressed to Gov. Eugene N. Foss of Massachusetts, criticising him for expressing regret that miscegenation laws were not on the statute books of that commonwealth. As Gov. Foss is a Democrat and colored folks did much towards electing him, they should be content. We want miscegenation laws down here that will miscegenate. As it is now, they are either so high that white men can crawl under them to colored women or so low that white men can climb over them much to the anger of the colored men who are watching their performances and to the embarrassment of the colored women, who are the victims of their lasciviousness. --- The Supreme Court of Mississippi has decided that the separate car law in that State applies to interstate travel and to interstate passengers on Pullman sleeping cars. As this decision is contrary to the ruling of the Interstate Commerce Commission and to the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States, its effect is hardly questionable. Certain it is that the ever recurring "ghost of race prejudice" will be laid since more. The transportation companies of the United States are not ready or willing to make the drastic changes demanded by this Supreme Court. It is evident that the movement about now is not against the lower element Blind of colored people but against the pro 'be generous ones, who are sermounting for the handicaps and who are able with their accumulations of years to enjoy them the rights and privileges of an other citizen. PECULIAR CONDITIONS. It is reported that President-elect Woodrow Wilson has announced that progressive Democrats will be in control in the United States Senate after March 4, 1913 and he intimates that the custom of seniority in that body will be ignored. If this is true, he is preparing to transfer the troubles of President Taft to his own shoulders. President Taft took sides with the "stand-pattors" and the reverse of this policy will make the result all the more exciting. With the narrow margin now in the United States Senate as between the two parties, he will give the progressive Republicans added prominence and they may be able to dictate terms altogether satisfactory to themselves in the combination with their allies. A combination of the conservative Republicans and Democrats will also be interesting. With a fight on his hands at Trenton, New Jersey, to be followed later by a terrific one at Washington may prove to be too much for the distinguished pedagogue and nervous prostration followed by a complete breakdown may be the result of his tremendous undertaking. We have been of the opinion that no President has had greater problems confronting him than President-elect Wilson and that his chances of success are not at all bright in the pending conflict. President Taft is transferring to his shoulders a legacy of trouble and when he retires from the White House, it will no doubt be with a smile of satisfaction. BUSINESS PROGRESS Richmond has been justly noted and now enjoys an enviable reputation for the progress of its colored people. Leaving white men of responsibility and wealth never tire of pointing with pride at the thrift and business ability shown by our people here. They encourage them in their various enterprises and look with favor upon their efforts to support each other in business just as they co-operate with each other in their churches. This is due to the fact that in cooperating with each other they make better citizens and lift the standard of the race to a higher level. It makes too for a satisfied electorate and this tends materially to advance the financial, industrial and commercial interests of this community. When support is given by one colored concern to another colored concern, the white man knows that either the one or the other must come to him to purchase the necessary stock and machinery with which to do the work. The money remains at home and all parties to the contract are benefited. While the work of colored concerns and their trade and patronage is centred almost exclusively to colored people, still white people frequently encourage these racial enterprises by giving them work to do. If other communities would follow the example of most of the far-seeing colored business men of Richmond, similar results would follow the adoption of this race patronizing policy which policy is cordially approved, by every progressive Southener in this broad land of ours. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? The distinguished leader and scholar, Dr. Booker T. Washington has changed his policy of a lifetime—namely, never to publicly condemn a member of his own race by name on account of any error of judgment or conduct. His recent singling out of Jack Johnson, his only serious rival in popularity with the colored people of the country has attracted widespread attention and won for him much applause at the hands of some white people in this great country of ours. His first denunciation of the celebrated pugilist was upon the occasion of an address delivered by him in Detroit, Michigan. Reports state that he followed up this policy in Philadelphia and that the celebrated and honored Theodore Roosevelt also received a "back-handed lick," so to speak on account of his recent political deviations. It is refreshing and enlightening though to hear from the well-known educator after the many months of silence. As President Taft has invited President-elect Wilson to the White House, it may be that the farseeing and "right-side-up-with-care" educator may yet be able to retain favor at the presidential mansion and be an important factor in affairs about the White House, in case that Bishop Alexander Walters should "be weighed in the balances and found wanting." But why is it that Dr. Washington has changed his policy of a life- time? Does it portend some trouble for the colored people as a result of Jack Johnson's private action, which the majority of the colored people and a large majority of them do not approve? We presume that we must wait and see. We have not had anything to say about this "Jack Johnson business" for the reason that it was none of our business. It is a question of doubt-expedency, this "living" into white or colored men's social affairs. It carried out to its logical conclusion, it would revolutionize conditions in the Southland where white men and colored women live in open concubinage and "raise up children unto Abraham." So we have been disposed to let Jack Johnson alone. The type of woman whom he married may be all right, but from information furnished there are many white women in Chicago, who have taken up with colored men and the men are to be pitted rather than the women. "Verify, they have their reward." We have never been able to understand why a colored man should want to marry a white woman when it is a fact that there are scores of white men after colored ones. There has been much prejudice aroused against us as a people on account of the alleged fondness of some of our men for white women, but the great mags of colored men has no such feeling. The average colored person in the Southland has antipathy to colored men who associate with and marry white women. These men are practically outlawed among their own people. Still, from the stand-point of personal liberty, a white man has the moral right to marry a colored woman and the vera. Colored people in the Southland universally believe that it is a case of "mighty-poor" judgment and they feel disposed to ostracise both the male and the female of such a contracting union. We do not see why through that Jack Johnson should be piloted for his action. He has selected the woman of his choice and the other one has not as yet turned to dust again. We are of the opinion that "the lost said, the sooner mended" and this applies to as well as to the distinguished Wizard of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. We had hoped that the great gurgilist would have seen fit to follow the life of single-pleasure-ness and steer clear of the sea of marital troubles. The girl's mother, added by the Negro haters of Chicago forced this union no doubt and Jack Johnson poses as a martyr. He is the slave of his passions, his appetites and his desires. He is not as popular today among his own people as he was a few montage ago, and whereas, if colored people had the power he might have sat in the White House, today it is doubtful if he could be elected a city scavenger. Jack Johnson has made money and now he is spending it. He has reached the goal of wealth and he is now leaving it in a wild chase after poverty again. We draw the curtain on Jack Johnson. From the Colored Press Trust Company Organized. (Omaha, Neh. Enterprise) (Omanha, Neb. Enterprise.) There was recently organized in Richmond, Va. a company known as the Anglo-American Finance Corporation, with John Mitchell, Jr. at its head. According to the account which we are printing in this issue its object is to finance legitimate enterprises throughout the Southland. The fact that John Mitchell, Jr. is its president gives the company a very high endorsement, and in our view will fill a long felt want. This follows, because a colored man is in a better position to know the general financial conditions which obtain among the colored people, and will be able better to assist colored enterprises a than a white man, by reason of that knowledge. This will also enable the men behind this movement to protect themselves, and help others: Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., as is well known is President of the Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va. and a member of the American Bankera Association. John Mitchell, the Financier. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr. of Richmond is a most remarkable character in many ways. Aside from having created the largest Negro banking institution on the Atlantic seaboard, the latest issue of his paper brings the news that he has interested English capital in a business venture of national scope. This took place while he was in attendance upon the sessions of the American Bankers' Association. The plans whereby the benefits of this corporation are to be distributed to the colored people of the entire country have not as yet been fully matured. It is comforting to know, however, that a large capitalization accompanies the launching of this enterprise and that the same will be confined to the development of the national and industrial life of the colored people of the country. There is certainly a place for such an enterprise and a most promising field awaits exploitation and development. John Mitchell will doubtless make the thing succeed as he has done other things already. were elected at the meeting held in London, December 4, 1812: THIRD ORDINARY MEETING. oin to Wednesday, December 4th, 1912; Thomas Tyre, F.I.C., F.C.K., in the clair. con- con- andon- Anderson, William, J.P., Instore, Helenaburgh, Scotland. white batten, John Hogate, National Club, 1, Whitehall-gardens, S. 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The Window at the White Cat. by Mary Roberts Rinehart will appear soon on Page 2. The greatest work of a great author—that is a fitting description of this nonfictional novel. A Good Xmas Gift—The Planet. CHRISTMAS CHEER New Jersey Mountaineers Hold For Threatening President-Elect THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN Photos by American Press Association. At left, Jacob Dunn; at right, Warren Dunn; in center, Seeley Davenport; in log cabin near Whistlewood, N. J.; in the mountainous section of the state, is also shown. Wilson Plotters Held For Hearing. Three mountaineers who were arrested on the charge of, being the authors of several letters which threatened President-elect Wilson with death unless he paid over $5000, will be arraigned Monday before United States Commissioner Stockton in Newark, N. J. The men are Jacob Dunn, alias "Nig," aged thirty-seven; his brother Warren, alias "Pete," and Seeley Davenport, alias "Snake," thirty-five years old. The men were captured by a ruse after a hunt of nearly three weeks in one of the wildest and most inaccessible places in the mountains of New Jersey by Secret Service Officers Larry Abec and Butler and Deputy United States Marshal Beckman. The letters threatened to shoot Mr. Wilson "like McKinnle (meaning McKinley) and Teddy." The men wanted the $5000 to be placed in the mail box by Nov. 26. The trio under arrest insisted they are innocent. Mad Dog Bites Ten In School Apparently mad, a large dog ran amuck in a public school building in Baltimore, Md., and before it was driven out by a woman teacher ten children were severely bitten. A boy saved two of his schoolmates by pushing them into an empty classroom and closing the door. He was attacked by the dog and himself rescued by a teacher. Following the dog as it dashed from one to another of the children, the women teachers and larger scholars, with rulers and whatever other weapons they could secure, tried to beat the animal off. A teacher, by vigorous attacks with a ruler, finally succeeded in driving the dog into the street, where it was killed by a policeman. Prince Lultpold Dead. Luitpold, prince regent of Bavaria died in Munich. He was ninety-one years old. The prince had been in falling health for several months and his death was not unexpected. The immediate cause of his death was bronchial catarrh, which was aggravated by the feebleness of old age. He passed away before his eldest son, Prince Ludwig, could reach his side from his estates in Hungary, whence he had departed on Dec. 9 for Munich when he heard of his father's critical condition. Prize Hen Sold For $800. "Lady Show You," a Plymouth Rock hen that won the national egg laying contest at the state poultry station, Mountain Grove, Mo., this year, was sold in Springfield, Mo., for $800 by J. A. Bickerdite, of Millersville, Ill. The hen has a record of laying. 251 full weight eggs this year. Kills Wife, and Shoote Mother-in-Law. William Potts, twenty-three years of age, of 928 Poplar street, Contesville, Pa., shot and instantly killed his wife, and seriously wounded his mother-in-law, Mrs. Edward Slater, thirty-eight years old. Potts tried to escape on a freight train, but was caught at the town limits by the police. Minister Sentenced For Fraud. Convicted of defrauding a Boston hotel, Rev. Harry R. Fuller, who said that he was the minister of a Baptist church in Flemington, N. J., was sentenced to one month in jail by Judge Murray in the municipal court Fuller is alleged to have given two worthless checks to the hotel management in payment for board and room. I have made many friends and no doubt some enemies. I have had my bitters and my sweets. I am now going to change my location, but before doing so I want to offer you one more chance. 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Farmville, Va., December 16, 1912 The ordination of two deacons, Brothers P. B. Hairaton and George Allen took place at the First Baptist Church, 11 A. M. Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D., pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. preached the sermon for the occasion The Dr. will long be remembered among this people for the gospel preached in its simplicity and power. At 3 P. M. the Church was again filled to listen to the funeral service of Sister Cella Brown, a member of this Church who died in Philadelphia Pa. Her remains reached here at 1 P. M. accompanied by her children. Loss than a month ago she came here from Philadelphia and brought the body of a daughter for burial. Her funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev. R. G. Adams assisted by Reva, P., M. Robinson, A. Bland and Dr. A. S., Thomas. Her remains were laid to rest at Israel Hill Cemetery. She was buried with the honors of the Courts of Calanthe, Pride of Farmville, No. 144 and the True Friends Society. Both, of these lodges realize the loss of one of their best members. At 7:30 P. M., Dr. Thomas preached another powerful sermon. Our people can see why the good people of Sharon Church have kept the Dr. seventeen years. A good people, a good man and a good preacher can live together a long time. Mida Hayes was taken to the Richmond Hospital by Dr. Baker. Her many friends are wishing her an early return, having been restored to full health. While penning these lines we are informed that Miss Emily Logan of Virginia street lost her home by fire on Monday night. Mr. James Brown of Virginia St. has made an addition of two rooms to his home and beautified it with paint. Mrs. Sarah E. McDaniel of Bridge street is reported ill. Mr. George Holmes was thrown from his horse and hurt very bad. He is now on the much improved list. Mr. Clem Marshall of Washington, D. C. is visiting relatives. The pastor, Rev. Adams is remembered during the bog-killing times by some of the members. 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The curriculum is as follows: English. 3 hours a week; French 7 hours; arithmetic. 3 hours; waiting and pantry, etc., 17 hours; menus, 5 hours; physical exercise, 2 1/2 hours; a total of 37 1-2 hours a week. The professional waiter who is employed as instructor, like the chef instructor of the Cookery School, is allowed to increase his income by following his vocation on the outside. "Many conditions have tended dur ing recent years to widen the field of employment for waiters," says the British report on the plan. What Is Your Gain? Diamond of Peace. A World without Justice Home Builders. Teach Me My Duty. A Prop for Life Time. O How I Love You. My Friend Out-doors. Why I am a Law-abiding Citizen. Citizen. Six and Six. Do Not. Come in Here. Calm and the Ethiopian "Englishmen have, as a rule, not taken up waiting seriously as a trade but only as a last resource. There are, however, a certain number of good English waiters who are regularly employed and never have any difficulty in finding employment. The advantage possessed by the young foreigner is that he has already learned the rudiments of waiting, and although in coming to this country he experiences the disadvantage of not knowing the language, he is able to make himself useful at once." The British authorities make it a practice to found trade schools in all trades where there are strong prospects of good employment. Hence the prompt adoption of this plan for a school to train waiters. In the present case it is also hoped to overcome to a certain extent the prejudice against the occupation of waiting which is said to exist among English parents. "We must make parents see that the calling is an honorable one, and requires both intelligence and education." says Rev. Stewart Headlam, a member of the London County Council. 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Frank's illness had been a long one, and when at last he was held to rest beside the tiny grave where Holmfield's twin brother rested there was little money left for the young widow and her child to start life anew. She had kept her piano, and although never a brilliant musician, she was an admirable teacher and found many young pupils in the pretty suburban community where she elected to settle with her little daughter. The cottage they lived in was a tiny one on the outskirts of the town and had been a rather disdainful affair, but Edith had spent money, time and effort to transform it into a cozy nest for them. "It seems a pity that I cannot provide a Christmas tree for the mite," murmured Edith Loring as she bent over her sewing. "I wonder how I can economize in order to save the amount. Smith wanted $1 uppee for every tree he had last year." Robbinsel, still sitting on the floor in the corner, was gazing intently at the colored picture of a gayly decorated Christmas tree. Suddenly her brown eyes opened wider and a smile curved her lips. She jumped up hurriedly. "Mother, dear, I believe I'll go out and play," she said. "Bring your things in here, Robbinsel, and be sure and stay in the sunshine." Presently Robbinsel skipped down the path to the gate dragging her sled over the hard packed snow. She was a pretty sight in her red cloak and knitted cap and leggings all of the same cherry hue even to the mittens on her dinningette hands. Next door to the Lorinston cottage was the Moore place, a handsome brick structure set in the midst of a park like expansion of usidulating lawns and wooded slopes. A grove of young Norway spruces dipped down to the stone wall that divided the cottage from the great place beyond. Bobbinel often played in front of the Moore glaze, for the trees overhung the high iron fence and shaded the sidewalk in summer, while in winter the sloping walk made a very safe hill on which a small girl might coast. The Moore place was closed most of the time. On this crisp December morning, however, Bobbinel did not stop on the sidewalk. She walked boldly through the open gate and up the driveway, where there were tracks of horse's hoofs and ruts where a sleigh had passed. By these signs Bobbini knew that the lonely gentleman who sometimes occupied the Moore place was at home. Now she glimpsed him walking among the trees with a Gordon setter at his heels. He was a tall, straight figure of a man with prematurely gray hair and severe features. Bobbini had heard people speak of him as "Judge Moore" and "the Judge," and she knew that he was a person to be treated with great awe and respect. But Bobbini Loring had always found that stern faces softened at her approach and harsh voices were tempered when people spoke to her, and because of this experience and also because she was blessed with the sweet trustfulness of innocent childhood, she approached Judge Moore with more of hope than fear in her heart. Judge Moore always came down to the old homestead, when he had a difficult case to think over. Now he was pacing to and fro on a little beaten track his feet had made on the snow under the treep. He enjoyed the stillness of the place, the pungent odor of the evergreens and the crisp tang of the winter air. Overhead the sky was cloudless and from the high trees back of the house blue jays were scolding. "I'm very glad to see you," piped Bobbinel with her best company manner. Judge Moore started and looked down at the small red coated figure, beads which the setter stood wagging a friendly tail. "Why, Red Riding Hood, I'm glad to see you too." He smiled down at her, and Bobbinel wondered why poe- Bryd BIRD ONE OF HER HAIR RIBBONS TO THE TREE ple seemed afraid of such a handsome gentleman and one who had such a deep, kind voice. "I'm not Red Riding Hood, but I know all about her," returned Robbins earnestly. Judge Moore lifted his eyebrows in mock surprise. "Not Red Riding Hood, oh? Well, you look just like her, and my dog. Prince, looks very much like the wolf." Robbins's dimples showed in an apprehensive smile. "I came to talk about Christmas trees," she said without further introduction. "Christmas trees! Bless my soul! It is almost Christmas, isn't it?" "Yes, and I never had a Christmas tree." Robbins could not suppress the longing in her tones. "Never did?" There was genuine surprise in the judge's tones now. "So you came to talk it over with me?" "Yes, please. You have so many trees right next to my house. They are just like the trees in my picture books and like the one at Sunday school last year. Mother says I might have one, only probably Santa Claus knows we're quite poor and that he thinks he has done very well to till my stocking. But a tree would look so lovely in our parlor." "And you would like to have one of my trees?" asked the judge kindly. "Well, I thought maybe if you didn't mind perhaps I could write to Santa Claus and tell him if he didn't have a tree to spure for me you wouldn't care if he took one from all these pretty ones next door to my house." "That's a splendid idea. Shall we go and look at them now?" "Oh, goody! Let's!" cried Bobbinel, thrusting a warm red mittened hand in the judge's elbow palm. "What is your' name—your real name?" asked the judge as they walked toward the spruce covered hill. "Bobbinel Loring." "Bobbinel! What an odd name for a little girl." "It is two names," sighed Bobbinel. "I had a little brother Bobby, but he died, and father said that I must be son and daughter now, so they called me Bobbinel. My own name is Nellie. Father is with Bobby now, and so there's only mother and me." "Oh," said the judge, and his hand closed tighter on Bobbinel's. "You live in the little cottage?" "Yes, and mother teaches music." They had reached the spruce grove now and could look down upon the little gray cottage with a friendly wreath of smoke curling from the chimney. "That's where I live," said Bobbinel proudly. "Suppose we pick out a tree now, and you can tie a ribbon upon it so that Santa Claus will know what one to bring to you, eh?" "Oh, that will be perfectly lovely!" squealed Bobbinel. Without a qualm Judge Moore selected his finest spruce for Bobbinel's Christmas tree. Gravely he united one of the little girl's red hair ribbons and fled it to the tree. "Now, he won't make any mistake!" she cried as they went back. That evening Bobbinel told her mother the story of her adventure in the Moore place and how the kind judge had marked a "beautiful" tree for Santa Claus to bring to them. So Mrs. Loring wrote the letter to Santa Claus and the very next morning went over to the Moore place to apologize for Hobbinell's intrusion and to assure the judge that she could not permit him to sacrifice his handsome spruce for one little girl's Christmas. But Judge Moore had a will of his own and a most winning manner, and it did not take him long to convince Mrs. Loring that the pleasure was all on his side of the stone wall. "Perhaps you will permit me to call on Christmas morning and see the tree!" That will be the greatest re YOU will help The PLANET, M. when answering our advertisement, you will mention our name. A Story of Real Thrills! "The Greatest Work of a Great Author"—That is a Fitting Description of the Sensational Novel of Politics, Love and Intrigue The Window at the White Cat BY MARY ROBERTS RINEHART ward." He smiled down at her, and Edith Loring found herself telling him they would be very gind to see him. The judge walked to the gate with the lovely young widow, and Bobbinel was delighted when she found that her mother would put no objection in the way of Santa Claus bringing the coveted tree. It was a wonderful Christmas for Bobbinel Loring. When Judge Moore called on Christmas morning to see the tree he discovered several large and interesting packages behind the tree, where Bobbinel had supposed she had searched before. Perhaps the following Christmas was the most wonderful for all three of them, for Bobbinel found herself living at the Moore house next door, with a whole grove of trees to choose from, while people called her mamma "Mrs. Moore" and called the judge "a lucky fellow." Twas the night before Christmas, And all through the flat Not a creature was stirring— Too crowded for that. Convinced. Mr. Spongely (slightly related)—Splendid! Magnificent! Do you know, Uncle Ell, I believe I shall never get tired of seeing the sun set behind that bill! Uncle Ell—That's what me an 'mother's beginnin' to think—Puck. Christmas Trees and Fires So many fires have been started by candles on Christmas trees that in many states laws have been passed against this form of illumination. In those states where the practice still prevails a hose or bucket of water should be kept handy to put out any blaze that may start. A very effective substitute for the candles is furnished by a system of tiny electric bulbs connected with a few small storage batteries. As these bulbs may be used year after year the expense is not high. Christmas Deceptions In one sense Christmas is a sort of game which the grown ups play with as much nest as the children. Santa Claus is not the only decoration. Everybody pretends to enjoy buying presents and to be delighted with those received from others. Yet these little white hats are amiable and are forgiven, let us be sure, because of the spirit behind them. Besides, it is just such innocent pretending that makes social life possible and that keeps the heart young. THE oldest chime of bellies in this country is located in old Christ church, on Second street. Philadelphia. They have been pealing out the glad tidings of "Pearce on earth, good will toward men," for considerably over a hundred years and will do so this sent at Christmas time. Expert Advice. The Notice—Would you advise me to give my wife a weekly allowance? The Old Time—No, indeed. If you do she'll behave like a quillionaire until Tuesday and like a pauper for the rest of the week—Judge's Library. ODD SUPERSTITIONS There are superstitious anent Christmas in all countries, but probably the following are a few of the most extraordinary: In north Germany a person must not spin during the twelve nights of Christmas, lest he or she should walk after death, nor after sunset on Saturday, for then mice will eat the work. If it is desired to have money and luck all the year round one must not fail to eat herrings on New Year's day, nor if you wish to be lucky must you rock an empty cradle or spill salt wantonly or cross knives or point at the stars. If a dirty cloth is left on the table over Christmas night it will make the angels weep, if you point upward to the rainbow it will make the angels feet bleed, and if you talk of cabbage-while looking at the moon you will hurt the feelings of the man in it. At Kilgrimol, near Blackpool, in England a very common superstition prevails that the bells of a hidden church, may be beard by any one who bends his car to the ground. In Berkshire it was at one time a popular lief that bells could be beard ringing in the ground on Christmas eve, and in some parts of England miners have been heard to say that bells could be beard merrily pealing in the most distant parts of the mine. The most popular apperitition in many parts of England is that every remnant of Christmas decoration must be removed before Candleman day. Should a spring of holly or other evergreen be left in any home one of its occupants will die within the year. A Historic Christmas C HRISTMAS night, 1776. General George Washington crossed the Delaware, and the next day occurred the battle of Trenton. The Hessians were naturally surprised. They took it for granted that the Revolutionary army would rest upon its arms and permit them to enjoy their Christmas in peace, but Washington concluded that the dead would be bettered by the day, and he loaded his small army into boats and crossed the key waters of the muddy river. He rocked correctly, and the result of his daring maneuver was that he attacked Colonel Rahl at sunrise. The commanding officer and twenty of the enemy were killed and 1,000 taken prisoners. Two Americans' were killed and two were frozen to death. 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The gentleman in question has a simple system of his own. He loses only a fixed sum and when this is gone stakes no more. On this occasion he had reached his limit losses and; turning to a woman who was sitting next him, remarked: "There goes my last loulus. I shall not play any more." At the same time he took a little tortoise shell box from his pocket, opened it and slipped a small I SHOULD WOKRY POURED A STRONG EMETIC DOWN HIM THROAT. white lozenge into his mouth. Next thing he knew was that he was in the hands of four stalwart attendants, who caught him from behind, swung him out of his chair and carried him out of the casino into a small room adjoining. Refusing to listen to his angry protest, they hastily held him on a sofa, forced his jaws open and poured a strong emetic down his throat. The consequences were so immediate and disastrous that the poor man was beyond speech. By that time it was too late for his explanation that the lozenge was merely a sulphate of quinine and that the casino authorities were idiots for jumping to the conclusion that he had lost his last penny and taken poison. Caught Them Both Way. A prisoner on his trial, in answer to the charge, pleaded "Not guilty." Minneapolis, Minnesota. Why Not Now? Eventually. Imported & Domestic LIQUORS S. W. ROBINSON Mail Order House, Richmond, Va. Jury found the charge proved, and in passing the sentence the judge said, "You're not only guilty, but ye come here and tell lies, saying you're not." The prisoner who followed next for trial was doubtless influenced by this and supposed it would be well for him to take another course, so he pleaded "Gulity" in quite a self satisfied voice. "Oh, ye're guilty, are ye," said the judge, "and come here to brag about it, do ye?" How Could It Be a Mistake? What a woman doesn't know about newspapers isn't worth knowing. 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