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PLAYS VOLUME XXX, NUMBER 18. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1913. PRICE, FIVE CENTS HUNDREDS P DROWNED Dam Eursts Carry- ing Destruction. HEAVY LOSS IN INDIANA Scores of People Perish in Other Ohio Towns. THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS Floods swept over Ohio and Indiana, taking heavy toll of life and property. Hundreds were drowned and the monetary loss will reach millions. The swirling currents were still rising in many places Tuesday night and only meager communication was possible, so that further information may show the storm to have been the last in constructive those states have ever experienced. The greatest loss of life and property occurred at Dayton, O., which was inundated by the breaking of the Lowstown reservoir, causing millions of gallons of water to be sent down the Miami valley over the prosperous city of 100,000 inhabitants. There were persistent reports that sixty persons were drowned at Dayton, but it was impossible for any one to tell accurately and many more than that may have perished. The property loss at Dayton will easily run into millions. At Delaware, O., nineteen persons are known to have been drowned and many more are in peril. Sixteen persons are said to be dead at Hamilton, O. Coke Otto, a hamlet near Hamilton, is reported to be wiped off the map. At Youngstown, O., the Mahoning river and Crab creek are over their embankment. An engine and one car of a Pennsylvania railroad train rolled down an embankment washed out by the flood of Mad river at West Liberty, O. Columbus and Middletown, O., were almost completely cut off and suffered heavy loss. Hundreds of persons living in Indianapolis, Ind., were driven from their homes by the rise of Eagle creek and White river. At least four persons were drowned in Indiana and thousands of head of live stock in the state perished. At Fort Wayne, Ind., the St. Joseph, Maumee and St. Mary rivers are on a rampage. It is the highest water in twenty years. Kokomo, Ind., is flooded, and the use of the militia was authorized. At Mansfield, O., it was reported that two feet of water is running in the streets, and at Akron a report estimates the flood damage at more than $1,000,000 and 500 families are rendered homeless. Governor Cox, of Ohio, called out the militia to aid the suffering and to help preserve order. Governor Cox notified the Red Cross society that aid would be welcome. Governor Cox received a long distance message from Phoneton, six miles northeast of Dayton, saying that twenty-three bodies had been sweep, through Troy in the Great Miami river. This report tends to verify the heavy loss of life at Sidney, Shelby county, which was reported as partly wiped out by the flood, as the bodies floating past Troy are believed to have been from Sidney. A telephone message from Dayton to Governor Cox said that 20,000 people in that city are homeless and that four suburbs, including Edgemont, North Dayton, Riverdale and Dayton View, are inundated. The message said that no estimate of loss of life was possible, but only a miracle could prevent it going to large figures. Dayton's Fate in Doubt. No one can tell the number of lives taken by the terrific storm that swept away the lavees of Dayton, Ohio, nor can the amount of damage be estimated, except that it will run into the millions. Crowded in the upper stories of tall office buildings and residences, two miles each way from the center of the town, are hundreds of persons whom it is impossible to reach. PROBABLY IN DAYTON At Wyoming street, three miles from which has heretofore been considered the danger line, water is now running eight feet deep. Hundreds of fires, which are impossible to fight, are burning. The rescue boats are unable to get farther from the shore than the throw line will permit. They cannot live in the current. The Lewistown reservoir broke, hurling millions of gallons of water into the swollen Miami. John Hadkins and James Honay, private of the Ohio National Guard, were drowned while in acts of rescue. The body of an elderly woman floated down near Wyoming street, but the current was so swift that it could not be recovered. Unconfirmed reports say that sixty persons were drowned along the levee at North Dayton. 19 LOST AT DELAWARE, O. 400 Families Are Homeless and Scores Are Marooned. With nineteen persons reported as dead—swept away in the flooded Olen-tangy river—many others missing and unaccounted for and between 300 and 400 families homeless, the town of Delaware, Ohio, of about 10,000 inhabitants, with the exception of a crippled telegraph service, is cut off from surrounding territory. The flooded condition of the town makes rescue and relief work difficult. Mayor B. V. Lea, who was reported drowned, and who saved himself by catching hold of the roof of a shed in a lumber yard, estimates the number of dead anywhere between twenty-five and seventy-five. Scores of persons were marooned in trees, on housesets and other poles above the water line as their would-be rescuers were wounding words of encouragement to them while making futile efforts at rescue owing to the swift current. Swiftly floating debris adds to the hazardous task of rescue by boats. A wall of water seven feet high brushing through the main section of the city, and as the five bridges connecting the East and Main sections have been washed away, accurate estimates as to the number of dead and damage done is impossible. DESTRUCTION IN INDIANA Four Dead, Many Missing and Thou ands Are Homeless. The flood conditions throughout Indiana are the worst in thirty years and it is estimated that more than 5000 families have been forced to leave their homes. So far four deaths by drowning have been reported, but a number are missing and may have been swept away with their homes. Governor Italton received a frantic appeal from Connorsville for aid, saying that the Whitewater river had broken over its banks, with a great loss, of life. The fallroad station has been carried away and the citizens are in distress. Fifteen hundred families in Indian apolls have been forced to leave their homes by the high water, caused by incessant rains. White river, Eagle creek and Pleasant run are rising at the rate of six inches an hour. Only one of the thirteen interurban lines is running, and traffic on the steam railroads is at a standstill. The flood loss at Peru, Ind., is estimated at $500,000. The water is flowing in many streets deep enough to swim a horse. The factory district, there is flooded and the stocks in many plants destroyed. The winter quarters of a big circus are under six feet of water. In South Peru the water is twelve feet deep. The business district and the south and west sides of Loganport are under water. VISCOUNT WOLSELEY DEAD Famous British Soldier Had Distinguished Career in Arms. Field Marshal Viscount Wolseley, British soldier and writer, died in Mentone, France, aged seventy-nine years. He fought in the Burmese, Crimean and Ashtane wars, saw service in China and India and was one of England's most distinguished soldiers. Five-Year-Old Boy Drowned. John Smith, aged five years, son of James Smith, Jr., of 215 North Second Street, New Castle, Del., fell from a wheel bar at the Narrow Dyke Mulot and well drowned. President Gilbert to Lecture Here. President Matthew W. Gilbert, A. M., D. D. of Selma University, Selma, Alabama will deliver his famous lecture, "Lossons From Negroes of the Past" at Virginia Union University, April 11, 1913 under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. Dr. Gilbert ranks among the strongest leaders of the race, both as an accomplished scholar and especially as a public speaker. A Brutal Lynching. Albany, Ga., March 23.—Riddled with bullets and with a rope twisted around the neck, the body of Will Washington, a colored hackman was found near this place late last night. Police express the belief that the man was lynched by a party of white men who first forced the driver to drive them to the place where the body was found. A coroner's jury held an inquest soon after the finding of the body, but ordered no arrests. Southern Railway Installs Block System. Washington. March 21.—President Finley, of the Southern Railway Company, announced today that work will be commenced at an early date on the installation of automatic electric block signals on the line between the Company's Alexandria terminals and Orange, Va., a distance of seventy-eight miles. This system will connect with the automatic block system of the Washington Terminal Company, so that the entire line from Washington, D. C. to Orange, Va. will be operated under automatic electric block signals. --Mr. C. H. Green of Newport News, Va. called on us last Monday. --Mr. C. W. Jordan of Suffolk, Va. called on us. A Man Wanted. An Insurance MAN, one that can fill the bill, broad experience, wide awake Man. Wages guaranteed satisfactory. Apply Mechanics Savings Bank Building, 4th Floor, W. E. WHITFIELD, Manager. 3t FOR REST. 3 room flat, West Leigh Street. 3 room flat, North First Street. 3 room flat, St. Luke Bank Building. 2 room flat, Hancock Street. 5 room house, North Third St. Corner store, West Jackson Street. 3 room flat, State Street. 2 room flat, East Leigh Street. B. A. CEPHAS, Corner Second and Leigh St., Phone Montrose 588. An Appreciated Tribute. A Card We take this as a means of thank- ing our many friends for the kind- ness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of my husband and our mother. We pray God's richest blessings may rest upon them. MRS. CORA G. JONATHAN. MR. CLAREN E. ROBINSON MISS MOZELLE C. ROBINSON. BROWN-NELSON. Mrs. Martha D. Nelson announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Lois H. Nelson to, Mr. Gilbert F. Brown of Jersey CITY, N. J., February 22, 1913. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Walters of Jersey City at the residence of Mrs. Lincoln Clarke. T12 Kearney Avenue. the marriage was very quiet on, account of the recent death of her sister. Asphalt Fifth Sunday Services at 8:30 Street A. M. K. Church. 11 A. M.. Sermba. Dr. George R. Hovey, President) Union University.. 3:30 and 8 P. M.; Sermon, Dr. George D. Jimmerson, Presiding Elder, Portsmouth District. 7:15 P. M.; Allen Christian Endeavor League to be addressed by Rev. R. Beecher Taylor. DRAKES BRANCH (VA.) NEWS. A meeting will be held at St. Michael Church Sunday to consider the advisability of splitting the Blue Stone Association. As the day approaches people are becoming more interested and now, on the streets, in stores and everywhere, the matter is being freely discussed. Some things to think about before you vote: 1. Charlotte is represented by a few churches forming a sad minority. 2. Churches with which the association has met have found it difficult and sometimes impossible to accommodate the large number of delegates. 3. The Keysville School is in Charlotte County. If a new body is formed the next question of importance is the new officers. If you remember that the schools are supported largely by the Associations you will doubtless glide smoothly along this line. Come out and be counted, don't stay at home. Greetings From Leesburg, Va. Mr. Westwood Walker of Washington, D. C. paid his family a visit this week, returning to Washington, D. C. Friday the 14th. The wets and drys are fighting again. The outlook is the town will continue dry. Rev. Dr. Tyler arrived in town yesterday. Mr. G. W. Rust is painting his property he recently purchased. Baby Street is looking up. Rev. Washington Murray will soon leave for conference. We hope this early return. Mr. John Johnson is spending a few days in Washington, D. C. Rev. Dr. E. D. Tyler was in the pulpit at eleven o'clock, took his text, Matt. 26:46, "Vice and let us be going." Subject. Called to Action. At 2 o'clock the Sunday School assembled with Bro. William H. Roberts as Supt. Easter exercises with Prof. R. H. Tyler at the organ. At 7:30 P. M., Rev. Tyler took for his text Mark 16:6. The Empty Tomb. The congregation was hold spellbound for 45 minutes. Collection, $18.00. Prof. A. W. Ricks was in town this week on educational business. Mr. G. Valentine of Washington. D. C. spent Sunday in town with his better half and father. The fair given by No. 1 Club last night was quite a success. Miss Agnes L. Dorsey of Washington. D. C. is spending Easter in town. Mrs. Emily Douglas of Washington. D. C. is visiting friends. MIDDLESEX (VA.) NEWS. Harmony Village, Va., March 23.—Easter was appropriately observed at the Grafton Baptist Church, Harmony Village, Va., Rev. R. J. Langaton, Pastor. The church was beautifully decorated in keeping with the occasion. The services of the day were begun with a full and enthusiastic Sunday School, which was followed by the regular preaching service at 11 o'clock A. M. The Easter spirit was everywhere in evidence. This was manifest in the large congregation which had assembled at an early hour. The Pastor took as his text Matt. 28:6, subject The Significance of the Empty Tomb. It is enough to say that the subject was admirably handled. The choir was at its best with special Easter music. A collection of $31.75 was raised. At the conclusion of this service communion was served to 242 communicants with rare intelligence and Christian dignity. At 2 o'clock P. M. the pastor officiated at the marriage of Mr. Cophas Powell and Miss Edith Jackson. At the First Baptist Church, Harmony Village, Va., of which Rev. W. B. Carrington is pastor; there were three services held during the day. The pastor preached in the morning to a full house. At 3 P. M. Rev. J. A. Martin of Urbanna Va. preached a strong sermon to a large, appreciative and responsive congregation. At 8 P. M. the pastor preached a special sermon to the young men. The offering for the day was $59.26. BUSAN GLEANINGS Easter Sunday was quite a lively day at Antelope. Sunday School was well attended. Eleven o'clock service was largely attended. Rev. C. H. Morton was present and filled the pulpit. Quite a good collection was raised and more than $50 on the rally. In the afternoon the B. Y. P. U. held its services. The leader, Mrs. L. B. Hudgins had prepared a special program on David Livingstone which was nicely rendered by the children. At night Rev. Morton gave a special warning to parents about theearing of their children. Too much can not be said on this subject anywhere. Quite a number of visitors were here Sunday' from Norfolk; Mrs. Funny Thomas' daughter and friend, Mrs Mary Billups' daughter, Miss Mary Singleton who is attending Correy Institute and several others. John Tolliver Singleton, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Singleton died Monday A. M. Interment in Good Samaritan Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. On Monday night, the public school gave its closing exercises at Antioch Church. The entertainment consisted of tableaux, showinf the steps in education. First, a little white girl giving a slave girl her first lesson. Second, A secret night school in the woods. Third, the colored soldiers singing around their camp at night. Fourth, the first colored public school 1868. Fifth, scene at Hampton School when first started with its 15 students and 2 teachers. Sixth, Booker T. Washington's examination as told by himself. Seventh, the midnight arrival of the first Indiana at Hampton. Eighth, the school of today. This entertainment was for the purpose of raising some money to help the school. The principal, Mrs. L. B. Hudgins taught two weeks after the term had ended, giving one week and hoping to raise enough to pay for one week in each room. Mrs. Hudgins usually gives her children at least one week each term since the terms have been made so short. The total amount that has been raised during this term for school purposes is $16.00. This sum includes the amount raised and used by the teachers in attending and representing the school in the State Association. From this the public can readily see that all told was not enough to extend the term even two weeks and pay the two teachers. The children were favored with an egg hunt Wednesday afternoon. It was postponed from Tuesday on account of the burial of the infant above mentioned. The sick mentioned in our last news are not much improved with the exception of Mr. Shorts who is out. Mrs. Clara Forrest is here on a visit to her mother. She is looking well and her friends are glad to see her. Mrs. Hudgins thanks the young men who assisted her in her entertainment. To them she owes credit for a part of her success. She thanks the public generally for their attendance, etc. and to the few patrons who are interested in the school. Mr. W. B. Weaver of the Weaver Orphan Home, Hampton, Va. was with us Sunday. REPORTER Dr. W. F. Graham Speaks to the Baptists. Members and Friends of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, located at Lynchburg, Va.— We all know that the Virginia Baptist State Convention will soon be in session (Land Wednesday, in May) in Hampton, where it is expected glorious reports will be made for our work. Dr. R. H. Bowling is sick and has been for sometime, but we are praying and hoping for his recovery. Virginia Seminary belongs to the Negro Baptists of this country, and its constitutional and official territory includes Virginia, Washington, D. C. Maryland and all the Northern States. This truth is emphasized in the fact that a large number of the trustees live in the Northern States. It is further intensified by the Baptist Associations and Conventions from Virginia to Massachusetts. This is the work which we started out to make a success of nearly thirty years ago. It can only remain a success by the Baptists sticking to their first love. It is a mistake for us, as a great denomination to begin good works and leave them off to start something new; let us make the institutions that we already have a success. Notwithstanding I am now pastoring in Philadelphia. I have lost no interest in Virginia Seminary. It is to be my life long work, especially so long as I live, upon its legitimate territory. Therefore brothel, let me beg if you renewed, vigorous active interest in Virginia Seminary. Under its present management the school is in a flourishing condition with over three hundred students, sixty-three of whom are preparing for the ministry. More than eighty of these students are from the North ern states, some from Africa, some from the West Indies. Shall we turn from the work of our first love and allow it to drag and fall? Come brethren, meet us in May or if you cannot meet us, send us some money for the work. We need new buildings and better accommodation for the large numbers who seek learning from our great school. Yours for the work. W. F. GRAHAM. 1631 Christian St., Philadelphia, Pa. KNIGHTS OF PYTHAS. 'Charlotteville, Va., March 24.—A company of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., B. A. A. and A. A. was organized here tonight by Col. Roscoe C. Mitchell. Assistant Adjutant General. Twenty seven knights were mustered into service. Sir O. G. Conn. assisted by Sir George Jones, has been the moving spirit in this affair and they have been complimented on the work. The following officers were installed; Captain O. G. Conn, First Lieutenant 'W. F. Coles, Second Lieutenant 'J. B. Lightfoot, First Sergeant, Charles Goffney, Recorder, S. J. Rollins, Treasurer George Jones, Guard T. A. Spinner, Sentinel C. S. Allen, Standard Bearer L. W. Jones. Interesting Exercises Tomorrow. The public is invited to attend the exercises of the Knights of Pythias at the First Baptist Church at 2:30 P. M. tomorrow. The Uniform Rank and members of the Order will assemble at the Pythian Castle, 727 N. 3rd St., 1 P. M. and it is expected that there will be a fine showing by the members. The Pythian Band under the leadership of Capt. Moses Johnson will furnish music. The ladies' exercises will take place at 4 P. M. Mr. Richard Beverly and Mr. Joseph Matthews will furnish music for both occasions. Summer Normal at Virginia Union University. The third session of the Summer Norma at Virginia Union University will begin June 18th and close at the end of the examinations August 1st. The very best preparations will be given to teachers who desire to pass the State examinations July 30, 31 and August 1st. Thorough training will be given for both grades of the summer school professional certificate. Classes in methods and in all of the required subjects will be formed for those who desire the professional certificate of the primary or grammar grade. The summer school professional certificate, advanced grade or high school grade as it was called last year, calls for six subjects of high school or college rank, one of them to be Education, another English. These will be provided and other subjects from which those desiring this certificate may select the course which they prefer. Indication points to a large attendance at this session of the summer school. Board and room for six weeks and three days will cost $17; $3 additional will be charged for tuition. Every teacher who cares for the highest welfare of the race and who desires to make the most of his or her powers, ought to take advantage of such an opportunity as will be given at Virginia Union University this summer. The schools of Virginia are far behind those of most civilized states. The colored schools of Virginia are far inferior to the white schools. Each teacher who reads this announcement can do something toward bringing up the schools of Virginia in comparison with those of other States and especially can he do something to improve colored schools. - Signa Anti-Elcpement Act. Governor Miller, of Delaware, has signed the new marriage act which was recently passed by the present bill of lature. It requires non-residents to remain within the state, ninety-six hours before the marriage ceremony is performed. The new law has been known as the "new elopement act." PULLMAN CAR PORTERS WANTED Earn as much as $125 to $150 per Month. We train reliable colored men by mail to become Pullman Car Porters in 30 days; positions everywhere; big income in salary and tips; a chance to see the country; if you're making less than $25.00 per week write to day for free, booklet; learn during spare, time. AMERICAN SERVICE SCHOOL. Dept. O, 30 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 4t PRICE, FIVE CENTS. Pharmacist Jackson Injured. What seemed to threaten serious consequences occurred last Sunday afternoon on a Clay Street car, near Brook Avenue and Clay Streets. The conductor was somewhat rough in his manner towards some colored children, who were alighting from the car. Miss Fannie Williams was on the car and also Pharmacist James E. Jackson of 825 W. Leigh St. They exchanged remarks. The conductor W. J. Harrel overheard them and asked Dr. Jackson what he had to do with it. Dr. Jackson alighted and the conductor struck him, on the head with the switch-bar cutting an ugly looking gash. He struck the conductor in the face with his fist and wrenched the switch bar from him, taking it with him to the residence of his mother-in-law Mrs. Kerney, Price and Leigh Sts. He was treated by Dr. Bower. Later the conductor and the pharmacist swore out warrants for each other. In the Police Court last Tuesday the case was postponed until the 29th inst. Street car traffic was tied up for awhile as a result of the fight. Dr. Jackson was represented in Court by Christian, Gordon and Christian. Band of Calendic Organized. Another Band of Calanthe was or organized by G. M. Mrs. Anna Taylor Thursday, March 20, 1913 at Pleas- ant Grove, Va. at 2 o'clock P. M. They also have a large club of boys on hand. Matron Miss Dora Galine and Mrs. Bessie Galine, the Mother are deeply interested in the work and have great hopes for the future. All were well pleased with the work accomplished. Mr. Chappell Stricken. Mr. John H. Chappell, the well-known barber was stricken with paralysis last Sunday on his way home from the Third St. A. M. B. Church where he had attended services. He is critically ill at his residence, 617 W. Main St. Do You Know Them? Denver, Colo., Jan. 24, 1913. To Whom It May Concern, or the Pastor of the Church: Dear Sir; I am trying to locate a Mrs. Vicky Powell or some of her children. I wish to inform them about her son, Daniel Laurence Powell. If you can find any relatives of Daniel L. Powell in Richmond, Va. please let them communicate with me immediately. I know his relatives live in Richmond but I don't know their addresses. I wish to inform them of something important. I am respectfully yours. DANIEL LAYTON. 3526 West 6th Ave. Denver, Colo. . Services Wanted. An investigating agency in New York City, desires the service of faithful Colored Men and Women in each community. Write in plain envelope stating your age and qualifications. Where employed now or in the past. If we are favorably impressed with your letter we will communicate with you; if not it will be destroyed. INVESTIGATING DEPARTMENT, Room 7, 158 Lawrence St., Brooklyn N. Y. Entertainment at City. Auditorium. The Grand Plantation Jubilee and Flags of all Nations, which was to have been rendered February 24th, 1913, will be given April 7th at the City Auditorium for the Benefit of the Friend Orphan Asylum. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. Lula B. Vandervall, Mrs. Lizzie G. Brown, Managers K. OF P. EXERCISES. The anniversary exercises of the Order of Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. and the Order of Calanthe will be held at the First Baptist Church, College and Broad Sts., Sunday afternoon March 30th. All members will be required to wear the regalia of the Order. Badges are furnished by Mr. H. E. Thompson, 104 W. Jackson St. Riermond, Va. Single badges, 75 cents each; between 12 and 25, 65 cents each; 25 or more 69 cents each. Past Chancellor's badges $1.50. Copyright, 1922 by C. P. Putnam's Bons. SYNOPSIS Bouregard is ready to fire on Fort Sumter. Frank Haverill, General Haverill's seaport race son, is hiding in Charleston. Edward Thornton annoys Mrs. Haverill. Leutnant Kochvival West protector comes to a duel. Fort Sumter is fired upon. Haverill unjustly suspects West. He sends Frank a miniature of Mrs. Haverill to help reform him. Frank enlists in the Union army. Captain Robert Ellingham, Confederates' Madeline West. Leutnant Kochvival. The Union army is routed at Bull Run. Ellingham is with "Stonewall" Jacked in the valley of Virginia. Gerritude decides to return to the Ellingham home at Bell Bosquet, in the valley. She gets through the Union lines as compained by Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy. They meet Thornton, who is a prisoner. Thornton escapes, captures Leutnant Kochvival takes from him Mrs. Haverill's miniature. Bedison is Frank Haverill. He is taken to Libby prison. Marie Mason finds her lover, Cox. Six Union officers selected as hostages to protect Confederate prisoners threaten death are returned to Libby unarmed. Reduce violence from Libby prison, McClellan, Burnside, Battelle and Hooker are successively beaten by Lee and Jackson. "Stonewall" Jackson is killed. Grant takes supreme command of the Federal Sheriff and invades the valley of Virginia. CHAPTER XIII. Signals From Three Top Mountain. "PARDON me," murmured General Haverill, finally turning away from the youth. "Now, Colonel West, speaking of young officers, we have an adventurous piece of work for some one of them" here Frank stopped to hear the rest—a dangerous mission, so much so that I shall not order any individual to undertake it. A volunteer to lead the venture is what we want. "Oh, sir, general, may I have the chance?" cried Lieutenant Bodlede. "I thought you had passed on, sir," returned the general, looking keenly at him again. "If it is a scouting expedition, sir, the young man went on with irresistible cagerness, "I beg to say that I have made myself thoroughly acquainted with the region behout, in fact, I was hoping to qualify as a scout. Please refuse not me, sir. General Haverill could not help show far that he was pleased. "That is the right kind of talk," he declared, turning to the other officers. "Our young friend shall listen while I tell you what is required. We want the key to the enemy's cipher and signal code. They have a signal station on Three Top mountain yonder and another somewhere down the creek that is a nest of mischief to us. Every night we see their messages in fire on the mountain top, and we can't read them. What we want is a hold dash inside Early's lines and a sudden attack upon the station, with seizure of the papers and dispatches. If there is a practicable way of approach from this side of the mountain the thing might be risked with the right sort of a leader." "I know of a path, general, and I believe I could accomplish the undertaking," argued Frank. "Very well. Major McCandless of my staff here will take you to Young's THE ROCKET by Review of Reviews company. headquarters. He will furnish account, then and homes—and Confederate uniforms if needed. Now, bestman—here General Haverill took out his pore-book—"give me a few partisans about yourself. Have you parents living?" "I have the participants regarding Lieutenant Bedog and his parents, general," said Heartsease, hastening to goor Frank's room. "Very well. I will not yoy for them if money may. Goodbyy, my bed," he added, turning to Frank and greeting his head. "Do the best you can—no man can do more. Keep a brave heart and some back to us." The young man bowed, scolded and The young man bowed, saluted and shrugged away. Heartbeat met him at he end of the vermuda, and they exchanged a whispered word. Then Heartstone returned, saying: "Colonel West—aw—it's desecedly confronting, you know, but I shall have to ask leave of absence and go with him." "Good boy. Heartstone! Well, ask the general. He can hardly refuse you." "That's all right, but I've got to ask Miss Bucktown, too, and the thought of that so writes my emotions, that—well, an revolt, colonel." The day began very early at Belle Booget that golden October season in that resilient year of war's alarm. It was sharply an hour after sunrise when Colonel Ellingham and Madeline West, returning from their favorite walk to the neighbororing hilltop, met Jenny Bucktown, who had already been down to the camp to meet her father. "It's all up with na. Madeline," she said. "You know papa only gave us our passes. It least sounds, because we all thought the fighting this part of the valley was through with. Now it looks as if it were just beginning. Anyway the general says this is no place for women, and he has ordered us to Winchester." "But surely time will be allowed us to say goodbye." Inquired Madeline anxiously. "I can't help feeling worried at Gertrude not having returned last night, though Rob—that is. Colonel Ellingham—says she has stopped at the house of one of the neighbors down at the ford, where she and I have a class of school children." "She may be home for breakfast," added Rob reassuringly. "I hope she will," rejoined Jenny, "not only on our account, but because a certain officer here is just as good as bors de combat as a result of her ab- sence. She knew Colonel West was coming, and it seems very funny for her not to be here to receive him if only as a sort of 'dearest foe,' you might say. Gertie is no cold, cruel, marble hearted thing, you know." When they reached the house they found Kerkelvall West already there, racing the veranda. "Have you any word from Miss K Lilgham?" he asked as soon as they came in sight. "Not yet. Kerchitnil." replied Bob, "but my sister is as well able to talk care of herself in these poses as you and I are, and she sure to give a good account of herself before much longer. Depend upon it. Kerchitnil, old chap the never left this house with any idea of being absent when you arrived." "Colonel West." spoke up Jenny Burkittnil, "I understand my father to say that General Haverill was coming up from him to have a talk with you." "Do you know if they have further orders for me that will take me away from here today?" asked Kerchitnil. "Not that I heard of, colonel. But they seem to be nuffly worried about those signals from Thirty Top mountain and about that expedition just want to try to get the key. I have had to let Heritseum go out on the job. It seems General Sheridan wants to run over to Washington, and we are afraid there's mischief brewing if he does." At this moment General Haverill himself approached. He asked Colonel Ellingham about the latter's sister, Gertrude, and then immediately entered into such a serious conversation with Colonel West that the other young people discreetly withdrew. "We have reason to expect a movement on the part of the enemy," began General Haverill, "and we must be able to read their signal dispatches if possible. Captain Lockwood of our own signal corps will report to you here with officers and men. In the meantime Colonel West"—Here the general took from his wallet a newspaper clipping and a letter envelope, which latter he hastily returned to his pocket. It bore the address of Colonel West in Mrs. Haverill's handwriting, being, in fact, the one which had inclosed the missive from Washington received the day before and shown to Frank, who in his earnestness had dropped the envelope on the rustic table on the veranda, where the general had chanced upon it and reserved it without comment. Now he continued: "Perhaps you can help me in explaining a personal matter about which I am curious. Here is a paragraph copied in the Richmond Dispatch from a South Carolina paper which interests us both." He handed the clipping to Kerchlyal. CURE YOUR COUGH The quicker you rid yourself of your cold, cough or grip the better—because many times they are the fore runners of more serious illness. JEFFRIES NO. 1. NO.1 TRADE MARK Get Joffrey No. 1 Courage Mixture Today. It's a guaranteed remedy. It never falls. Will relieve immediately. For throats and lung trouble it has no equal. A sure preventive for annuities. who read: "Captain Edward Thornton of the Condebrate secret service has been assigned to duty in the Shenandoah valley. Our gallant captain still bears upon his face the mark of his meeting in 1831 with Lieutenant (now Colonel) Kerrchival West, who is also to serve in the valley with Biberdan's army. Another meeting of these two men would be one of the strange coincidences of the war, as they were at one time, if, indeed, they are not at present, interested in the same beautiful woman. The scandal connected with the name of the lovely wife of a northern officer at the opening of the war was of course overshadowed by the attack on Fort Sumter, but many Charlestonians will remember it. The lady in defense of whose good name Captain Thornton fought the duel is the wife of General Haverill, who will be Colonel West's immediate commander." "General," exclaimed Korchival, redening and riling to his feet, "this is an abominable outrage. But I think we both know its source, and it is fortunate indeed that I have the opportunity to nail it now that the matter is raked up in such a scurrulous way. The article states the truth in one particular, however—I did strike Mr. Thornton after a personal quarrel." And what provoked the blow? Evidently there is something in this affair that has been concealed from me, set which I have a right to know. I need hardly say that I refuse to accept the statement of this scandalous paragraph. At the same time I feel justified in asking you to tell me the whole story frankly as man to man. "You are right, general. I shall be more than glad to tell you all—as soon as we can be by ourselves for half an hour without interruption." The latter proviso was occasioned by the abrupt appearance of Sergeant Barket, the body servant of General Buckthorn ever since the Mexican war. "Colonel West," he sputtered, "adjustant Rollin wishes to report a prisoner just captured." "For the present, colonel," said General Hauverli, rising, "we both have THE LIFE OF JOHN W. HARRIS "Worse, sor—a petticoat." our duties. We will meet tonight after taps, when the camp is at rest. Kerchitual bowed ascent and saluted. "Now, then, Barket. I thought you were to wait at Buckton's ford with a fresh horse in readiness to watch for the return or tidings of Lieutenant Bedioe's party and bring the first news posthate." "Right ye are, colonel. Sure, wasn't I there? And that's where we cup tured the prisoner." "Guerilla or spy?" "Worse, sor—n petticoat." "What? erled Kerchitual, aghast. "Ya, sor. I towld the boys yer honor wouldn't thank us for the catchin' of her. She's a lady and a party one." "Well, tell Major Williams for me to let her take the oath and everything else she wants, with the United States government's apology and an order for a new bouquet." "The young lady to take the onth. is it? An' she's after saying she'll see us do—first." "Did she say that?" "Well, she didn't use thin exact words, but she looked at me to that effect. Oh, she's a spanker, sir. She was ridin' lekety split through the woods on a gray horse, and we bad the devil's own chase before we caught up wid her by the bend in Oak run. And at the same tome we saw the gray back of a Confederate officer skedaddling off on the other side of the creek." "Hm! Have you found any dispatches on the prisoner?" "Colonel West, I'm a bachelor, an' I don't be after pretendin' to any familiarity with the jaygraphy of women's clothes. What could we bye da, your honor?" "Sure enough. Tell them to send the prisoner here. Barket, and then you hurry back to your post at Buckton's ford and stay there until you get news of Bedice." The Irish trooper departed, and the fair prisoner was brought in by a corporal and two soldiers. Dressed in a dark green riding habit and hat with sweeping plume, after the approved antebelism fashion of the fox hunting Diana of that section of Virginia, she looked indeed a dashing type of self-resistant womanhood. Kerchyval could not see her face because, ere he had time to look up from his map, she had proudly turned her back to him. "Will ppg be seated, madam?" said the young colonel, who had risen from the bench and now stood by rather beautifully, wondering how he should proceed. CHAPTER XIV. THE lady drew herself up dis- covered, folded her arm and remained silent. Korechival abrugged his shoulders and do a new start. I am very sorry, madam, but the harmonious are such that I can take the stairs confidently with my Baby. You have been captured while the lines of the army, and there is reason to believe you are the bearer of impending deportees. If so, I must not put you into this up. I trust that you will give me whatever "you have at once. It would be of no advantage to you and extremely awkward for me if you were to appeal me to adopt the extreme—the very disagreeable—solution for both of us of having you—well. I hesitate to use the word as a warning threat, madam, but the military law compels that you shall be"— "Searched? Is that what you mean? If you dare, Ophent-West!" Here the prisoner turned upon him quickly enough, disclosing a sunken face and flashing eyes, framed in rebellious hair of warm bronze color. One look at this splendid spilt picture and Kerkhval West sprang forward with arms extended, exclaiming: "Gertrude, my dear Gertrude! Is it possible?" "Not dear Gertrude to you-my jailer" she retorted, drawing back. So this was their meeting! "Enemies" still, and drawn up in line of battle. "Pardon me. Miss Ellingham," said Kerkchival humbly. "I feel that I am your prisoner now." "We must both face the painful realities of war," she answered coldly. "Believe me. Gertrude, my position is more--more regrettable than yours." is more regrettable than yours. "Do not forget your paramount duty as a military officer on my account," she pursued taintingly. "Will you please hand me whatever dispatches or other papers may be in your possession?" "And if I don't choose to? You can threaten me with force. I suppose, I am only a woman, going about my business—my military duty, if you please—in defense of my home. I—I did not know, Colonel West"—here her voice wavered a little, but she recovered himself instantly—that you were coming in this threatening attitude. Well, I am in your power. Order in the guard! Call up your whole regiment! Repeat the long roll and then see if I give up? "Hello. What's all this?" demanded a grunt voice as the imposing form of General Buckthorn loomed up behind them. "Is this your prisoner, Colonel West?" "Yes, general," stammered Kerchival, who nevertheless felt relished at the sight of his senior commander. "I wonder if he will recognize me?" "I fine young woman, eh?" and the old general in a boarse whisper, at the same time giving Kerkhalv a sly punch in the rita. Then he turned and bowed gallantly, removing his hat, but as suddenly resumed his air of military sternness, held out his hand to Kerkhalv and demanded, "Let us see the dispatches." "She refuses to give them up," answered the young officer. "Oh, she does, does she? My dear young lady, kindly let us have those dispatches without any further pains vering." "I have no dispatches," replied Gertrude spiritedly, "and I, would not give them to you if I had." "What! You defy my authority! We'll see about that. Colonel West, search the prisoner!" Kerkhalv stood againt. "General Buckthorn, I cannot obey that order." "You--you refuse to obey my order?" "That is the woman I love, sir." whispered Kerkhival aside to the general. "Oho! Why didn't you say so? I'd have to take matters in my own hands then." "Don't do that, General Buckthorn!" said the young officer, facing him with determination. "Blast your eyes, sir! I'd court marital you if you did let me search her but Duty is duty. Consider yourself sworn at, sir. Young woman, Colonel West here has sacrificed his life to protect you." "His life!" cried Gerritude. "I must have him shot for inauthentication in front of the enemy," continued the general, giving Kerkhival a huge吼. "Oh, sir! General Buckthorn! I have told the truth. I have no dispatches. I haven't a scrap of paper about me, except." "Ah, 'except' Except what?" "Only this letter," taking it from the bosom of her riding habit. "Here it is. Upon my honor, it is all. I have truly, it is." General Buckthorn took the letter and glanced it over quickly. "Washington—ho, hid! I see—Colonel Kerchval West"— "Don't read it aloud, general, please." interrupted Gerritude. "Very well, I won't." He read on, anide, mumbling to himself—"had 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. heard you my, say, an I did—you—you loved him with your whole heart—this is important—fitted. Conscience Har- —Him—my dear dwarves. Are you my dear Grottrude. Miss Grottrude. "Thunder and Mare! Then this is your house, and my daughter Janny is your guest!" "Way, of course! Jenny is here all right." "Well, of all the dangerous little sabre! Here the general checked him under the chain before turning to Kerkival to say: 'Colonial West, I have this suspicious young person in your charge. If she attempts to escape or is surely in any way read this letter. Here, take it—but not fill them.' "Oh, let me have it back. It's mine, pleased Gertrude. "I shall obey orders," said Kerkival, putting the letter into his pocket. "Meanwhile a disturbance down the road had attracted the attention of the group. They now saw that it was caused by the approach of a squad of men bringing along a prisoner in disarranged Confederate uniform and who evidently had not been captured without putting up a desperate resistance. "It's Thornton, by"—was Kerkival's astounded exclamation. "Then the little witch has been communicating with the enemy, after all," said General Buckthorn. "I don't deny that," replied Gertrude calmly. "They are not my enemy. But I wish to say that when I went across the lines I did not know that the Confederate officer I was to meet would be Captain Thornton." "Miss Ellingham," said Kerchival, "if you will give me your parole of honor until next we meet you may be excused now." "You have my word. I am your prisoner," she replied, turning to cast one scornful glance upon the glowering Thornton as she entered the house. "Now we shall probably find the dispatches we have looking for, general," said Kerchival. Two of the guard held Thornton's arms, none too gently, while the cor- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. "The corporal began a minute search." "The corporal began a minute search," poral threw open his coat and began a minute search. He found first a paper, which he handed to Kerkhvalt, who gave it to his general. "General Roosier will rejoin General Early with all the cavalry in his command," read the old warrior eagerly. Here Corporal Dunn gave Kerkhvalt a small packet, which, when unwrapped, proved to contain a miniature picture. "A portrait of Mrs. Haverill!" muttered the young officer with a start. He motioned the corporal to retire and taking his place, asked Thornton in a low voice. "How did this portrait come into your possession?" "That is my affair, not yours." "Anything else, colonel?" called General Buckthorn, who had seated himself on the garden bench to pore over the captured dispatch. "Nothing," answered Kerkhvalt, putting the miniature carefully away in his breast pocket. "Curse you, you'll give that back to me yet." kissed Thornton. "and we have an old score to settle before I'm through. Don't think you are going to escape me so easily as thin." "Corporal, take away your prisoner," was Kerkchival's only reply. "Just as I thought," said General Buckthorn, reading. "The enemy has a big movement on foot. Listen to this: Watch for signal from Three Top mountain." "We are still in hopes that we may be able to read that signal ourselves," said Kerkchival. "Yes, I know. It is pretty near time for Basket to be back with some tidings of the expedition. Be on your guard here. I will speak with General Haverill and then ride over to General Wright's headquarters. Keep us informed." It was twilight—the soft, lingering, creasing twilight of that idyllic valley time—when next the anxious heart of Kerkchival West was thrilled with the sight of Gertrude. "You are still on guard, Colonel West?" she said, but her tone had something of the old delicious, friendly intimacy in it. "I am giving you no end of trouble." "I like it. If you don't mind, Gertrude," he replied, somewhat languishing for a stern faller. "I am posted here, you know. The signalmen will report to me at this spot—may be along an minute. We are watching for signals from the mountain." "Your men might not, have caught me this morning if I had had Jack, my own pet horse. But I lent him to Brother Robert for a cavalry mount, and the enemy captured him at Winchester." "If he is in our cavalry ill get him back for you, Gertrude. I will give one of my own horses to the government or I will buy him outright at any price and bring him back to you. Anthing that, is mine, dear Gertrude, you know." "Oh, thank you, my dear Kerchival! I could almost" "Almost confirm that that you don't ```markdown ``` "I have dreamed of a meeting like this." hate me?" be cried joyously, grasping her hand. "Oh, Gertrude. I have dreamed of a meeting like this. You are silent?" "Kerchival," she began, with pathetic half yielding—"oh, is this your whole regiment coming up?" "It's the signalmen. Don't go, I command you!" Before the signalmen reached the house Coriordan Dunn game hurrying ahead of them to announce that his prisoner, Captain Thornton, had escaped. "He had a knife hidden in his boot, air, and he shaken two of the guard and got away while my back was turned for a minute. He's like a mad dog, air." A flash of fire on the dusty mountaintop was the "call" or opening of the enemy's long awaited communication. It brought Captain Lockwood up precipitately. While they were watching the signals through their glasses General Haverill arrived, accompanied by two staff officers. "Can you make anything of it, captain?" he asked. "Nothing, general, until we get the key," was the reply. "It should be here. If Lieutenant Bed-ha has succeeded." A shot rang out from the direction of the gate--followed by a cry of "Halt! Who goes there?" "Och, ye murthernth' signpeen!" cried the voice of Sergeant Barket. "Pass on!" called the sentinel. "He didn't give the countersign." said Kerkivah. "Must be news from Lieutenant Bedelee." "Here's the papers!" panted Barket, running up, covered with dust and with one arm limp. Captain Lockwood took the code book he brought and hurried up the elevation back of the house. "What of Lieutenant Bedelee, sergeant?" "Badly wounded, sor, an' in the hands of the lipimy. But he fit off the whole gang until we came up an' got the papers." "And Captain Heartsease?" "Shot, down at his side, mor. May be dead—I dunno. But please don't say anything to Miss Jenny yet. She'll found out soon enough. Och! Me arm is hurt. Sure, I forgot the sentry entirely, but he didn't forget me." "12-22-11" a signalman on the knoll called, reading the torch wigwagging on the distant mountain top. CHAPTER XV. "It's Only a Battle!" COLONEL WEST," said the general, "we must get Lieutenant Bedoe in exchange at any sacrifice if he is still alive. Let's see—why, there is Colonel Robert Killingham, our prisoner. We might offer him in exchange if he would go." " Surely! Bob will go in a minute; I know he will. I will find him and ride to the front with him myself, general." "At once, then! Can you follow the dispatch, Captain Lockwood?" "Perfectly, general. Everything is here in the book." "11-22-1-12" shouted the signalman. "General Longstreet is coming!" "Longstreet! I feared that." "1-21-3!" "With 18,000 man." "Longstreet with his "22-11-1-12-1-1" "We will crush Sheridan's army." "We will crush Sheridan's army." "Aha!" cried General Harvill, stirred to deadly energy. "Now, man, signal that dispatch up the valley to our own station. Tell them to send couriers and catch Sheridan with it at Front Royal. They must catch him, so that he can hasten back with the cavalry. Major Burton, order our horses. We will ride to General Wright's headquarters at once." General Harvill, while awaiting the horses, watched Captain Lockwood and his man lighting pine wood torch as attached to long poles to flash their signals up the valley. Another minute and Barret returned with Robert Ellingham, the two supporting between them Kernchival West, white faced and with his coat thrown open, a crimson stain on his shirt front. "There, Bob, I'll be all right now," he was meauring falsely. "It's only the loss of blood that upset me. I got a scratch of the knife, that's all." "Go for a surgeon, somebody," said Colonel Ellingham as he helped Kerchival to the sent. "The fellow has killed him. But they've got the wryness." Colonel Duns and his guard dragged in Edward Thornton for the second time that day. "We were leaving the house together," applauded Ellingham, "when the little man jumped out upon us from the "This is unfortunate, and WOOF, unfortunate, unfortunate Thomas, blinding to Thornton, him by the old school, torn and disheveled, wielding a discompoet picture of discompoetism." "If you have killed him." "Oh, what you like with me. My present is settled," returned Thornton, blinding with an evil smile as Killingham headed to General Havelir a waiter and a miscreant cane, saying: "I took these from Kerkhval's breast pocket when he fell." "My wife's portrait" muttered the general, with an involuntary gesture of despair. "You recognize the precious keepsake, general?" answered Thoraton. "So you see, if I have killed him, your home will be buried in the same grave." Gertrude Ellisgham ran out from the house, she had come to bid her brother Robert goodbye. She saw him 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. "I love you! I have loved you all the time!" Now in the lurid glare of the pike knots, beading over the prostrate form of the wounded Union officer. "Robert!" she cried. "I heard them calling for a surgeon. Who is hurt? You are safe, aren't you—ah, Kerech vali!" With a scream she fell on her knees by his side, uttering tender words as she stroked the dark hair from his pallid forehead. "Oh, Kerechval, dear, I never meant those bitter words I said to you. But get them and forgive me, won't you? Do you bear me? I love you. I have loved you all the time." General Haverill heard no more. He did not look around as Thornton was hustled away in irons, but sprung into his saddle and dashed off down the black road after the staff officers, who at his own impatient order had preceded him. The night of Oct. 18 was full of inquietude and alarms for the inmates of Hells Bouquet. A Federal guard was posted there, and Basket served as courier. Neither Jenny nor Madeline West would think now of going on to Winchester, with Kerkhival West in a precarious condition and the fate of Captain Heartsease still uncertain. General Inverill did not return to the house, but Joined General Buckthorn at the trout, where, it was understood, General Wright was making every possible preparation pending the return of Sheridan, for guarding against and resisting an attack upon his right, which was the only point at which he apprehended immediate trouble. Before daybreak on the morning of the 10th Madeline and Gertrude, who occupied a room together, were awak ```markdown ``` "You love me!" ened, by flying in the distance up the valley to the southward. Jenny Buckthorn, in an adjoining chamber, heard their voices and joined them for companionship and sympathy. Alas, what a changed, subdued Jenny within the last twenty-four hours! The girls dressed hurriedly in alliance and came downstairs. Already Kerchival West, haggard and excited looking, was pacing the veranda like a caged animal. Barket had been down to the pike for reconnoissance and now came back with startling news. "It's a battle, sure!" he said. "Ah, Sheridan away, the civil only knows where. Bogoh, they must have attacked by surprise before the screech of dawn, judgin' from"— "Who has attacked? Who is surprised? demanded Kerchival with furious impatience. The immy has attacked on us, or an, what's more, they seem to be drivein' things before 'em. By the direction of the drif' it should be our left flank they have pounced upon instead of the right, where, they were dextrity, expected. Sure, thim rebel have no patience nowhere"— "Do you mean to my our troops, are falling jack?" ```markdown ``` gampon' down the plike, but whether it was ours or theirs or only Mosby's gorilla, that I can't tell yet." "Then I'll go and find out for myself." Kerkhival cried fiercely, making a move into the hallway for his hat. The sudden exertion proved too much for him, and he sank into a chair, clutching with one hand at his breast. "Hark! There is the firing again, worse than ever, and it is coming nearer," said Gertrude, unconscious of a certain exultation in her tones. "If General Longtrest only has—I mean, if really be"— "He can never drive General Sheridan back—of that I am certain," spoke up Madeline with unwonted spirit. "Let us go—oh, perdon me, Gertrude—ladies—I beg," said Kerkhival, starting up, then at once seating himself again. But they all had risen, as impatient as he was, and hurried out. Kerchival and Gertrude took the path up the elevation to where the big cottonwood tree overlooked the valley. Jenny and Madeline lingered on the veranda. "Go on, go on!" muttered Kerchival, instinctively feeling for his sword and looking loweringly in the direction from which came the roar of the guns. "Fight to a finish and have it over. Keep the battle to yourselves. I'm out of it." "Kerchival," said Gertrude, "your sister Madeline says that now she must pray for the man she loves, enemy or no enemy." "And she is right." Anything else would be worse than treason. I can't pray. Can you, Gertrude?" "Yea. Ah, Kerchifall" He leaned against the tree, his band clutching at his breast again: "Your wound! Let me call the surgeon, Kerchival." "Wound! I have no wound to bother about now. You love me?" "Look! There are soldiers running through the woods. Oh, what shall we do?" The firing, very close now, was faster and more furious than ever. It seemed to have given Kerchival West new breath of life. "Never mind that!" he cried deliriously. "It's only a battle! Say that you love me!" "Be quiet, Kerchival, dear. I do love you. I said so last night before every one, only you didn't bear me. I said the same thing at Charleston when first we met. And some one I told wrote it in a letter—that letter which General Backthorn gave you and told you not to read unless I became unruly. I am not unruly, am I, dear!" "No, my precious girl! Nothing can separate us now. That letter"—he searched in his pockets, but could not find it. "Ah, I remember! They must have taken it when I was laid out by Thornton's dagger. And—a miniature I had—that's gone too!" Josephus Orangebloomson on a mule without saddle dashed up from the direction of the pike, shouting: "Miss Gertrude, Marse Bob he done get a gyard aroun' its house, but 'tain't no use now, for de Yankis is runnin' away. We's got 'em licked, missy; we she 'has' "Begob, the mygur's right," confirmed Sergeant Harket. "The gray-back divils have sprung up out of the ground. They're pourin' over our lift flank like Noah's own food. Our camp is wiped out, an' they've got our guns an' wagons an' wounded an' prisonars, an' the whole Union army is a startin' to beat it down the pike for Winchester, worse luck! Colonel West, yonder is your own regiment in full retrate." "My regiment!" roared Kerchival, jumping up. "Great God, not! Get my horse, Barket! I'll stop that or—" "Ter harse, is it? Hooroo! I'm wid ye, colonel! There's a row at Finnegan's ball, an' we're gun' to be in it!" "Kerchival," pleaded Gertrude, throwing her, arms wround him, "you must not go! You may be dying!" "Dying nothing! I'm all right now, Gertrude, my life! My regiment won't retreat any farther unless it retreats over my dead body!" "Here's yer horse, colonel! Now give me that smile, ye black contraband naygirl!" called Barket, wild with joy, to the rolling eyed Josephus. "Goodby, Gertrude, darling! Tell Madeline 'Gray for us!' And two flying figures hurried themselves down the hillside into the roaring mealtom of battle that filled the valley. CHAPTER XVL "Tell how I died, not how I lived." BUT before the events of the preceding chapter—before the avowal of Karchival's love and his dash into the battle—had ensued a scene which threatened to change several Nys, a scene which made West's rush deed rank insubordination against his commanding officer. Bright and early the morning after the exciting combination of events at Belle Bouquet—the reading of the signals, the exchange of Colonel Robert Blindman for the wounded Lieutenant Biond and the murderous attack of Captain Edward Thornton of the Confederate secret service upon Outland Karchival West—a turnoff of action itself in the Union regiment camp at that point. As a result of the night's conference of Gen- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. by Patriot Publishing company. Wartime Photograph of General George A. Custer. erals Buckthorn and Haverill with General Wright Colonel West's regiment had been ordered to the front. "Ah, Haverill," said General Buckthorn as that officer came out on the veranda. "maybe Sheridan is right, after all. The reconnaissance this morning show no hostile force on our right, and Crook reports that Early is retreating up the valley. But General Wright is making some changes in our line this afternoon, and in the meantime I want to warn you to order General McCuen to go into camp on the right of Meadow brook, with the Second division. Jenny, girl, don't bother me about Heartsease now. Order the Third brigade of cavalry, under Colonel Lowell, to occupy the left of the pike. We'd better hold Custer on the second line, at Old Forge road, until further instructions. That is all for the present. Goodby, Jenny, my darling. General I bid you good day." General Haverill, who had carefully written the foregoing orders in his notebook, watched General Buckthorn off, then asked Jenny as she re-entered the house if she would send Gertrude to him. "Gertrude, my child," he said with unwonted gravity, "the surgeons tell me that Kerculval West will get on well enough if he remains quiet; otherwise not." "That is what is worrying me, general." Gertrude replied. "Colonel West insist upon preparing to join his regiment at the front. I hope you will order him to remain here—compel him to be prudent." "He should not look for the honor of death on the field under present circumstances," muttered the general, with peculiar significance. "What do you mean, sir?" inquired Gertrude unclearly. "You have a right to ask me that as your father's old friend, once your own guardian, Gertrude, child, you have a warm, true heart. I could not bear to see your happiness destroyed through very loyalty to your heart's affection. Listen. Last night I saw you kneeling beside Kerkalvist Weat, speaking to him, ministering to him with all the tender passion of a southern woman. You told him that you loved him. But those fateful, words fell upon unconscious ears. Tell me, has he ever heard those words from your own lips? Have you ever confessed, your love to him before? "Never—since you ask me. But why, General Haverill, do you ask?" "Never mind. Only do not repent it. Keep your heart to yourself, my girl." "But, general, at a moment like this, when his life"— "Leave that to me—huah!" The voice of Colonel West himself, heard outside, giving orders to a sergeant to get his horse ready, silenced them. He then came up in full uniform and wearing his sword and saluted. His face was pale, but he presented a brave front. "Are there any orders, general, for my regiment?" he asked, "beyond those given to Major William in my absence this morning? I am going to the front to resume my command." "It is my wish, colonel, that you remain here under the surgeon's care," said the general quietly. "Oh, my wound is a mere trifle. I could not rest here. I must be with my men at this perhaps critical moment in the campaign." "I have told you my wish is to the contrary." repeated General Haverill. Kerchival knew only too well that eminous, quiet reserve. He knew the inflexibility of that proud, intolerant mood. He could not wholly fathom its cause, but a troublesome recollection suddenly occurred to him. "General," he said, with grieved earnestness, after looking around to see that Gertrude had silently withdrawn. "I was unable to keep my appointment with you last night for an unforeseen reason, which you know. I am ready and willing to explain certain matters, as you requested me to do yesterday. But meanwhile a crisis has developed, and whatever there may be between us personally you are now in the position of interfering with my duty and my privilege as a soldier. It is my right to be at the head of my regiment so long as I am physically able." "You have my positive order, sir!" "Then I protest!" "You are under arrest, sir!" said the murder without changing his tone. general without changing his tone. Kerchiyal started as if he had been shot. There is a deliberate, dened way he misappell his belt and offered his sword. "No; keep your sword. I have no desire to humiliate you," the general continued in a low voice. "But you will hold your subject to further orders from me." With these honorable words he turned away, while Kerchiyal, as if suddenly a sick man ignite, started to roar the house. He met Gortérde at Doe door, all gentlemen and commiseration. "Did you hear what the general said?" he asked feebly. "No matter what he said or what any one says now, Kerchival," was her impulsive response. "You have my perfect faith—there! Now you must go to your room and rest until the surgeon comes again." He obeyed in silence. What words could he find? Looking out from her window a few minutes later, Gertrudo was startled to see a number of men-emerging from the woods by the path leading up from the ford. Then she perceived that they were Confederate soldiers under a flag of truce, following an escort of Union troops and carrying some burden. It proved to be a stretcher, on which lay the unconscious form of a young man, evidently a wounded Federal officer. A surgeon walked beside the stretcher, giving directions to the bearers, who rested a short distance from the reranda steps. Gertrude ran to the door, followed by Madeline West and Jenny Buckthorn. Sergeant Barkot also stood, wonder struck, on a sort of improvised sentry guard. "I am Major Hardwick of the Confederate service," said the surgeon, hat in hand and losing no time. "Is General Haverill here?" "He left but a moment ago"— "He's just after mounting his horse," put in Barket, "an I can cut across an stop him for yes." "Please say to him that we come from Colonel Robert Eillingham, who instructed me to bring this young officer in exchange for himself, as agreed upon between them last evening." "Is he unconscious or sleeping, ally asked Gertrude, looking with tender solicitude upon the pallid face on the rude rustic litter. "He is between life and death, I fear The removal has been too, much for him, yet it seemed for the best under the circumstances. He was no anxious-ah, he is waking. Here we are my boy," placing his canteen to the lips of poor Lieutenant Bedloe, for he it was in such grievous plight. "We have reached the end of our journey." "My father"—gasped Frank. "He is thinking of his house," said Major Hardwick. "I have obeyed General Haverill's or dera," murmured the young man faulty, "and I have a report to make." "He will be here in a moment," an aweed Gertrude. "Is not this—Miss Gertrude Eillingham?" he asked, looking wistfully into her face. "Yes, you! You have seen me be fore." "Long ago. You know Mrs. Haverill, the general's wife?" "She is one of my dearest friends on earth." "Then you can give her a message for me, to my poor little wife. She will know. Will the general be here soon? I—somehow I feel that I have not much time left. Doctor, my notebook." The surgeon took the notebook from an inner pocket, and at the same time a blood stained handkerchief fell out. The dying soldier saw it and with an effort said: "Ah, yes; a message from Captain Heartsease. He was by my side—he had a Confederate uniform—so they didn't send him back with me." Gertrude, kneeling by his side, took the handkerchief and silently handed it to Jenny Buckthorn, who turned suddenly pale as she saw it, then hid her face in her hands and hastened away. Still General Haverill did not arrive. "Please writer!" Frank whispered to Gertrude. "To-my wife—Edith. Tell our little son, when he is old enough to know, how his father died, not how he lived. And tell her who was a mother to me that my father's portrait of her, which she gave to me in Charleston, helped me to be a better man. And-don't forget to tell them I haven't it with me now—it was taken away from me while I was a "Tell our little son how his father died." prisoner in Richmond"by Captain Edward Thornton—Confederate secret service. Let-me-sign-that"—Gertrude, with tears streaming down her cheeks, held the poor boy's hand while he made a feeble scrawl on the page, then fall back lifeless. The surgeon gently laid the fold of the blanket over his face. He was dead. "Present arms! Carry arms!" commanded the officer of the Federal guard as General Hayer will come up, returning the salute as he pamed. "Ah I too later!" he asked. "I'm sorry, general," replied the Confederate surgeon. "His one thought, as we brought him through the lines, was to see son before he passed away." 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Rising again, with his old military mask of stolid self possession and with reversed sword, he made a sign to the officer of the Federal guard. "Left face: Forward-march" commanded the lieutenant. The Confederate soldiers again gently lifted their burden, and the painful cortege moved off slowly in the direction of the lengthening shadow of Three Top mountain. Not a man in the whole army would have ventured a word to General Haverill, either at that moment or inter, when he wrote a dispatch to the government, which was carried throughout the length and breadth of the land and enrolled in deathless history. And the name he wrote was that of "Lieutenant Frank Bedloe." "The movement upon which our immediate hopes of success in this campaign are founded," he declared. "would have been impossible without the bravery and sacrifice of this young officer. His name must take its place forever on the roll of fame which his countrymen are proud to honor." [TO BE CONTINUED.] Beaver Gots. 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One white boy was killed and four other persons were injured when a mob, believed to have been composed or negro youths, attacked the superintendent's home at the negro department of the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Dumb in Knoxville, Tenn. Russell Mann, son of the superintendent, was killed. His father and mother and two negroF matrons, all of them mutes, were badly beaten but will recover. Eight colored youths were placed under arrest, but offered no explanation for the attack. Saves Husband From Bull. President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of John Burke, of North Dakota, to be treasurer of the United States. Burke for two years, his term ending Jan. 1, was governor of North Dakota, and during the Baltimore convention he was one of the several candidates for vice president. He succeeds Carini Thompson, of Ohio, who, during the presidential campaign, was secretary t. President Tatt. THE ECONOMY 316 North Third Street. FINE CLEANING DYING AND REPAIRING. 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Lewis has the rare distinction of being the first and only colored man to hold the position of Assistant Attorney General under a Republican administration and the first and last colored citizen to hold that office under a Democratic administration. He has resigned the office the said resignation to become effective. April 1st, 1913 at which time the office will be abolished. FAULTY DIPLOMACY. The resignation of Assistant Secretary of State Wilson followed by the report from London, that the "Great Powers" were without official information with reference to the change of policy by the present administration seems to indicate that diplomatic procedure is being disregarded by the Chief Executive of the nation and portends the beginning of a series of diplomatic blunders. It will be remembered that acting Secretary of State Wilson became disgusted and immediately tendered his resignation, when he learned that President Woodrow Wilson had given to the newspapers of this country diplomatic information before consult ing him. In this connection, the following cabled information from London will prove to be interesting: London, March 24.—The house of commons was astonished when informed today by Francis Dyke Ackland parliamentary under secretary for foreign affairs, that the British government had been left to glean from the newspapers its only knowledge of the change in the American government's attitude toward the Chinese regime. Under Secretary Ackland, who spoke for Sir Edward Orry, said that as late as March 2 the American Minister at Putin, acting on the instructions of his government, joined the "Friends, I am as you know a are looking to the future. In this Ministers of the other six powers in presenting to China proposals regarding the loan. He continued: "The British government has since then had no intimation of any kind from the government of the United States that the American official attitude toward the Chinese loan has undergone a change, and I have no information about the matter except what I have read in the newspapers." The following comment will prove to be interesting: State Department officials were surprised yesterday to learn that there had been comment in the British house of common on the failure of the British foreign office to receive official notice of President Wilson's announcement of policy toward the proposed six-power loan to China. Assistant Secretary Adee, acting head of the Department in the absence of Secretary Bryan, said there was no reason for giving official notice to any foreign government; that the attitude of the government toward this proposition was a matter between President Wilson and the group of American bankers concerned. The President, he said, had told the bankers that the administration would not request them to continue their negotiations for a share of the loan, and that ended it as far as this government was concerned. People of the announcement, however, could send to the American Minister to China and to the American representatives to the five other powers interested for their information. At the White House yesterday it was said that a copy of the President's statement had been sent to the State Department, and it had been assumed that whatever diplomatic action might be necessary would be taken by the department. On the day the statement was issued, Secretary Bryan had started on his Western trip Huntington Wilson, then Assistant and Acting Secretary, sent in his resignation upon learning of the statement, and quit the department the next day. The statement has been raised in Washington since the administration's new policy toward the loan was announced, whether the Taft ad ministration had taken any official cognizance of the loan. Persons familiar with State Department procedure, however, declared last night that there had been official participation in the preliminary conferences in Peking. Even a tyro in foreign diplomacy should be able to observe that the State Department is being grossly mismanaged and that the actions of the previous administration and the records thereof have been neither scanned nor studied. Secretary of State William J. Bryan should be thoroughly familiar with the acts of Secretary of State Philander C. Knox and he should either stand by his policy or officially repudiate it. It begins to look as though the Department of State is entering upon a series of "Comedy of Errors" and if the published statements are to be accredited, President Wilson is the chief offender. MANY OFFICE SEEKERS. Bishop Alexander Walters, after establishing temporary headquarters in Washington for two weeks has abandoned the same and returned to his home in New York. The Washington, D.C. Post's statement in its issue of the 25th inst., may tell the reason. It says: So much has been said about the multitude of Democrats who have been seeking jobs under the Wilson administration that it is reassuring to learn that only one person out of every 47 who voted the Democratic ticket has asked for reward in the form of public office. The percentage of unselfishness is pretty large for politics. It is one of the axioms of politics that for every person appointed to office at least ten enemies are made. There are on file at the ten executive departments of the government 131, 153 applications for jobs, according to a computation recently made. Only 10,324 jobs are available and when all these have been filled there will be 121,146 disappointed applicants. Still, there is no reason for the administration, he discouraged. There are more than 6,000,000 other persons who voted for President. Wilson who have naked for no jobs, and who will view the failure of the 121,146 to obtain office with a spirit of complete resignation. Bishop Wallers' candidates are on this list. We shall have a practical demonstration of "Many are called; but few are chosen." Only about seven per cent. of the office-seekers can be appointed to office. The outlook is gloomy. DR. WALDRON'S DECLARATIONS. Rer. J. Milton Waldron, D. D., of Washington, D. C. lectured in this city at the Third St. A. M. E. Church last Tuesday night. He was the guest of the Dunbar Literary and Historical Society. His subject was "The Political Emancipation of the Colored Man. Why and How?" Dr. Waldron is President of the National Independent Political League which organization supported the Democratic candidates during the last presidential campaign. This able leader made some statements of facts, which no one having a respect for truth would care to deny. He said: Southern colored, men, born in Virginia and brought up in the South. I believe in the white people of the South; they are as a class, our best friends in everything essential except politics; they will do business with us as no other white men will; they help us build our churches and school houses, bury our dead and take care of our skel and aged ones; we buy our homes and aid us in buying our homes and in getting a start in business. The white.bankers and merchants in the South readily lend us money, cash our checks, sell us their goods on time, defend us when in trouble and sympathize with us when in distress; why should we remain the political enemies of these people? Common sense, our own interests and the Bible—all teach the colored men of this country the duty of making friends along every right line with the people among whom they live, and I for one have been teaching this doctrine to our people for forty years. When I lived in Florida I advocated this doctrine and set my people the example by voting for the best men running for office whether they were Democrats, Socialists, Prohibitionists, Populists or Republicans. "As I see it this is the only course open to a Christian—white or black. God commands his children to be lovers of good men and that means that they are to vote for good men, it matters not to what party they belong." We can see no objection to this position based as it is upon common sense. It is the supporting of competent men, rather than incompetent political parties. He said further: "I am not a Democrat. I never have been a Democrat, and I am not advising our people as a race to become Democrats, but to be independent in politics, and divide their votes with every existing party which stands for equal rights and opportunities for all the people." This sounds "mighty good" to the average colored man who wishes to vote for a Democratic white man without being chargeable with being a Democrat, but how does it dovetail with the position of Chief R. N. Wood of Tammany Hall United Colored Democracy and that of Bishop Alexander Walters. President of the National Democratic League? What we desire to know is, how can the distinguished pulpitcher and leader square his actions with his statement? Does the Democratic Party as now constituted and managed stand "for equal rights and opportunities for all the people"? It may be that President Woodrow Wilson stands on this platform, and if he does, then Dr. Waldron is justified in supporting him. The action of those pioneers of ability in politics is still open to question and the action of a Democratic President, Vice President, Senate, and House of Representatives alone can furnish proof of the correctness of Dr. Waldron's contention. To our mind, he and his organization are traveling with a loose rein and in detachable harness, ready at any campaign to automatically unhitch from one political wagon and hitch again to another. This is a unique position and the policy adopted can easily be explained along lines which will not result in a sacrifice of principle. But Bishop Walters is enlisted in the Democratic army, and he cannot desert his post without meriting the contempt visited upon a renegade. Chief Wood, too, is carrying Democratic colors as a seasoned veteran and these two were supporting the Democratic nominees from a different standpoint, far removed from the one occupied by this able theologian. Dr. Waldron can speak in the hotbeds of Republicanism without sacrificing his racial standing. Dr. Waldron said: "To have the colored people become solidly Democratic would be just as bad as to have them remain solidly Republican. "I believe the disfranchisement of our people in most of the Southern States is more largely due to their want of wisdom in the use of the franchise than to any other thing, or all other things combined. The white people of the South tried for many years to get the colored people to vote with them, but try as they might, they did not succeed, so they decided that they would put the Negro voter out of business since he was determined all the time and everywhere, as it appeared to them, to be their political enemies. I do not say this was right, but I do mean to say the colored man brought upon himself his own disfranchisement by being solidly Republican all the time and in all elections." Whether the colored citizens were right or were wrong to stand by their friends, time alone, and the Good Shepherd alone can determine. Surface it to say that this fidelity to Party has awakened an admiration for them among every "true blue," honest, liberty-loving Democrat in the Southland. Colored men faltered only when they were deceived and deserted by certain Northern Republicans for whom they had suffered, bled and died. Standing today in the full glare of the Twentieth Century progressiveness, we would not have it otherwise. The colored men have the reputation of having been true and faithful to the Southern master and true and faithful to the Northern emancipator. History of both sections will sing the praises. The past is gone. We are looking to the future. In this age of the people in many countries, expedient to treaty, give us the black man's sympathy, square dealing, be the man what it may. Rev. Dr. Waldron declares that the colored people have nothing to fear at the hands of President Woodrow Wilson. He comes from the higher type of Virginians and we agree with Dr. Waldron's statement. But what about President Wilson's Party? Can he control the wave of race prejudice which is now sweeping over the country? Can he block and prevent the agitation of Negro-hating legislation, the very discussion of which will tend to arouse the bitterest racial antagonisms? We shall wait and see. If Dr. Waldron, Bishop Walters and their followers can check all of this, and effectually stamp out the antagonism to our progress along political, commercial and industrial lines, then this new movement and this new "gospel" will not have been in vain. Residence Section of Nebraska Town Swept by Wind and Fire—Troops Guard Rulns—Many Killed or Injured at Other Places. Fully 100 persons were killed, 200 badly injured and hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of property was destroyed by the tornado which swept through Omaha, Neb., and its suburbs in a path four to six blocks wide and more than eight miles long. The streets are filled with wreck age of houses, uprooted trees and tangled electric wires. Street car movement is impossible, wagon and automobile travel almost so. More than 150 residences were destroyed and 250 badly damaged. The list of dead, although already a long one, is believed by those who have been over a good part of the devastated territory to be but a be glinning. Fire, which broke out in many of the wrecked buildings, added to the horrors of the situation. All fires have been put out. The first and main storm struck Ralston, three miles west of South Omaha, and moved in a northeasterly direction through the city of Omaha. The only point at which the force of the storm struck the business section was Twenty-North and Lake streets. Here the Diamond theater, a moving picture concern, well filled, was wrecked. According to the beat available figures at least thirty of the patrons were killed. Between forty and fifty more were killed in the wreck of a pool hall nearby, which was patronized by negroes. The well defined path of the storm ended at Carter lake, near the Mississippi river, north of the city. Fire broke out in the ruins and wrecked buildings. The fires burned themselves except in instances where flames were brought under control of volunteer "bucket brigades." The second storm swept across the Missouri river, doing considerable damage in Counsel Bluffs. Figures compiled place the number of known dead in Council Bluffs at nine, with a score injured. Omaha's suburbs suffered heavily from the storm. Ralston, southwest of Omaha, was raked and a half score or more are dead. East Omaha, which felt the tail of the "twister," reported houses demolished, but no lives lost Council Bluffs, lowe, suffered nine dead, a score or more injured and great damage to property. The worst damage was done and the largest toll of lives was exacted in the western part of Omaha and in the vicinity of Twenty-fourth and Lake streets, and from there northeast to Sixteenth and Blinney streets. This is the residence portion of Omaha, and the destruction wrought was great. Whole blocks of houses were picked up and danked into a shapeless mass. Street cars were hurled from the tracks and demolished. From the Field club, which is in the western part of the city, to the Carter Lake club, situated at the northeast extremity, is one mass of debris from two to six blocks wide. Federal soldiers from Fort Omaha as slated the police in keeping looters and morbid curiosity seekers at bay. The presence of the soldiers gives the city the appearance of being under marital law. Ten person are known to be dead, and it is believed the list will reach fifteen, at Yutan, about thirty-five miles northwest of Omaha. Valley Shill, a town north of Yutan, was reported hard hit, with ten or more persons missing and many others injured. Terre Haute Hit Hard. Twenty-four victims of the tornado that awept the southern part of Terre Haute and Vigo county, Ind., have been identified and more than seventy-five injured were being cared for in improvised hospitals. Several more bodies are expected to be found when the ruins of 206 homes, leveled by the storm, have been cleared away. At the request of Mayor Gerhardt, Governor Ralston ordered out Com pany B. of the Indiana, National Guard, to patrol the devastated district and help in rescue work. coefficial appropriated 2300 to start a relief fund. Telephone message from Prairieview, also miles south of Terre Haute, state that nearly every house in the town has been destroyed and that many homes between Terre Haute and that place have been leveled. Torrential rains accompanied the tornado and probably saved many persons, planned under the wreckage, from burning to death, as electric wires and lightning set fire to several parts of the ruins. Schoolcirc: See President. President Wilson shook hands with 1600 schoolkids and teachers at the White House. They were visitors to Washington from girls' schools in many sections of this country and Canada. Mayor of Omaha, Who Is In Charge of Relief Work. 151,154,158 Catholics in United States There are 15,154,158 Roman Catholics in the United States proper, as according to the advance sheets of the 1913 edition of "Kennedy's Official Catholic Directory." "According to the same authority there are 23,239,047 Roman Catholics under the protection of the United States flax. This latter figure includes the 7,131,983 Catholics in the Philippines, the 999,539 in Porto Rico, the 11,510 in Alaska, the 42,168 in the Hawaiian islands and the 999 in the canal zone. The figures in this directory are supplied by the Catholic bishops and the chancellors of the dioceses concerned. There are 14,312 Catholic churches in continental United States, 8903 of which have resident priests, the other 4809 being mission churches. There are 37,945 Roman Catholic priests, three cardinals, eleven active archbishops, three titular archbishops, 101 bishops, two archbishops and fifteen abbots in the United States." 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 Mito Boxes and envelopes already distributed, which will be called for by a committee wearing a badge containing the name of the Contributions can be sent directly to Mrs. J. Calvin Stewart, 1051 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 "Childrens Home" badge. This work is approved by Gov. Mann Mayor Ainsale, Dr. J. T. Martin, Rev. James Buchanan, Judge Richardson and a "Committee of Ladies." The work is also enforced by the Colored Ministera' Conference of the City. The following compose the Colored Committee for collecting Funds Committee for soliciting Funds: Mrs. Rebecker. Violet Crawford, Mrs. Rebecker. Violet Crawford, G. Thompson. Mrs. Mattie Mrs. Hartlett Page. Mrs. H. R. John sons. Mrs. Agna Hunter. Will you be one of the two thousand to contribute $1 or more? If so, please forward it to Mrs. J. C. Stewart. 1021 West Grace street. We thank the Public School Children or has offered an offering. have received our dividend contribution list, Dr. R. R. Jones. $5.00 and Mr. Nelson Williams. $2. WHO WILL BE NEXT? COLORED PAPER MARK We are the largest manufacturer of colored people's hair. We make wigs, switched, brunette, transformations and all styles of hair that can comb the same as your own hair. We also sell straightening combs, tapered and cut hair by the pound. Our hair is allotted a spotlighted appearance. Find the most stump and we will send you absolutely free our Illuminated Curling Agenda Wanted. BUMASHA HAIR COMPANY, Bever, D, 32 Dune St. N, Y, Y. City. Agricultural & Mechanical COLLEGE. STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR COLORED TEACHERS of Both Sexen. 14th Annual Session will begin June 28, 1918 and continue five weeks. Board, Lodging and fees for the entire session $14. Limited Accommodations: Send $1.00 and reserve lodging accommodations in advance. Write at once. STATE SUMMER SCHOOL, A. & Subscribe to The Richmond PLANET. $1.50 per year. ```markdown ``` FOR SALE OR RENT. rooms in the building, all of which A New Three Story Building, 48 by 44, and Inflated in the beautiful Hot Springs, Valley, just one mile from the New Homestead Hotel at Hot Springs, VA. The building has a new tin roof on it and the floors are divided as follows: a large kitchen, has two rooms; a large kitchen, two dining rooms, store room and pool parlor, in which are two pool tables and a box hall alley, 48 feet long and cost $200. On the second floor are four bed rooms and a ball room, 40x24 feet, in which is a now upright plano. On the third floor are nine bed rooms, making a total of 13 bed Van De College North 1st St., R. Reopens September SEVEN DEPARTMENTS THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Will Prepare Its Students to Medicine and Journalism. THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Offers a Thorough Training Law, Photography and Typography. THE DOMESTIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Will be in charge of the B Military, Homekeeping, Cooking. THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT Will Embrace Vocal Culture, Funk and Pop. AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT Will sit a limited number of times. THE PAINTING DEPARTMENT Offers a Complete Course of Hardwood Finishing and Free SPECIAL NIGHT CLASSES in the Grammar and Academic men and women for a Profession in our Night School. For particulars and terms apply. REV. CHARLES HAR 709 North Fir Can De Vyne College, On 1st St., Richmond Owens September 19 SEVEN DEPARTMENT EMERIC DEPARTMENT Prepare Its Students to Take up the time and Journalism. EMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Is a Thorough Training in Book-kee- sage, Scrophery and Typewriting. STATIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Is the Charge of the Best Teachers in Homekeeping, Cooking and Fin- ING DEPARTMENT. 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Fina, Largo, Strong, Solid Cork Morris Chair, Unpaddeded in Lumber- board, Tufted Back, Handmade- Machine Carved, "in a Bargain, you don't see often as $49.99, so it in our window. We have other Morris Chaira as high as $84. You Can Pay Your Bill February 5th and Save Your Discounts. $100.000.00 Worth of FURNITURE AND RUGS Reduced 20, 25, 33 1-2, & 50 percent. Not only do you save big money by making your purchase at this sale but when you get your Christmas presents of us you are giving something sensible and useful. Our furniture is noted for its lasting qualities. ADAMS AND BROAD STREETS. rooms in the building, all of which are occupied at this time. I will rent this entire building with all of the furniture and fixtures to any reliable person for twelve months or longer, if desired, the rent being payable monthly or I will sell it on reasonable terms to any reliable person. for cash or on terms: the purchaser giving bonds renewable every four months with interest at 5 percent. 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QUAD. fCoprrteh!, ULE Is Assoctatal Litera esa} MB'VE given up any personal ambh thon te feaels Une berth pate.” wai Mr. Bowser af he latd snide Lilt paper the other even Ang. . “rey glud ty hear tt." repllt Sew, Bowser. “Iiut Tomtand ready to autst any coms etne."* + “You'd better not fool away your tine.” SL don’t perupeece to, Tut for the awe ful temperature around the poke men could cantly overcame the other diith- culdes, When the therinometer reel tem TIA dates below zero the Ife Blood of the atrongent man congeats. He must either retrent or die.” “Well, whit of IY" ahe ark What of (t7" he repeated with a chuekte, “If you overcome the cold you dixcover the pale, don't jou" “Aud you have fonud a way of over- coming the cold, t suppose, It te tro week nave yort badd a fad, and Ewan wondering what would como next. If you are golue tw. vit the north pole With a lot of hot water base strapped around your beds to Keo your tee perature at summer heat leta hear about It" “Being an you are a woman and be tag as etery-wontnn {9 about half tatot, T-can overhmk your rarcasm, Your way of encournging a husband to neck for fame ts to teilttle every plan te| ctininatéa, fled Coluabes bed & wife) by thy. Cons Sa we ba Be oe Le Neer : F | s : Sec, SO ~~ Bi SS ORE ETUER NETHEAT OR DEL Uke you thi Amoficen continent would have continued to be a paradie fo wodehncks. Expecting nothing but ridicule and sareaun ta coply, 1 will however, msk yu a Question ‘or two. Suppore that a man golgg out In a tem: Perature of 20 degteen Iwlow ore mines the temperature of hit body 30 oF 40 degrees?” : A New Plan. “That wouldeoffact the cold,” replied Aine Bowser. “Your bead tx got Oiled with raw: dust after ail. Yes, tt would work that way, nad duu't Sou age my plan? To meet’ the culd of the north pole we simply Keep oD raising tho tein perature. It's the almplest thing tn the world, and set nobody seems to haye thought of it, Mrs, Bowser, con: sider the north pole ax rediscorera! Connider tt dincorered by Mr. Now: ser” Io stepped back and bowed Iefore her, and tho cat came out from under the lonnge and xquinted at both and wondered whether it wax a queation of actonce of mousctrap. “Tee, but ow are you going to maine the tamaperature of the body n hundred degrees or more? querind Mra, Bow- wer. : “Jost ax easy as lifting np your foot. Do you see these lorenzen? They con- tain no.tese"than atx different redbot ingredients, Including cayenne pepper. ‘Two of them aro warranted to mike the blood fatrly boll and canine the tem: peratare around the pole to seem like an August day in America. T aball at eace consult the government about pending oct an expedition. The sor-| ernment provides the ship, and Row- eer’s lemenges do the reat.” | PBub you baven't tried them yet.” {_ “Mla, Dat I gm giad to do no. T wom, Sf our cook wouldn't eat one and fence tees wow bank tn tht beck Ward ond see how it worked?” | S08 averse she woukto't™ : ‘Aitor = Gubjougy | “Well, there are others.” I'll 6: couple of tramps who'll ‘att Right fee a quarter aptece.” Tl reas: pair Of them tn ot ence and get the e:- putment ender was.” : ‘“Tev't—ger't better welt! she fi!- taved os be qpavesd for the door. -* “Wey wot be ated. “T's 2 cont aight, with qnew est tremys st hast pur eepaeniat, - Bt <n expstition fa ‘De pent ont it will beve to stact fm th ‘aprton.” - “But it will end In a row.” 4 “Tt: wl cod fo making the name o Beweer better known than'that of Co Dembus, You Just’ Keep qaiet and te me ron this thing.” “He put on his bat and orerceat, and te did not take him Sve minutes ty Bnd & couple of trampa who were nlosbing about between the Louxe and the oof ner. Whew ho explulued what be wanted and bis willingness to pay they byth cheerfully accompanied bin. Ad they stood with thelr backs to the fange fb the kitchen and buogrits eyed the remaina of dinner he took thelr temperature aud pronounced It normal, and thea excorts! them to the Uack yanl, ‘There were wnow banka agatnat the fence, nud be netected positions and nat them down, It wan a keen, cold nicht, one mails to onlgr for sich ant experiment. “Now, then” kald Mr, Howser an ell wan reads, “1 take it that you feel colds". e “WW-e dof" reqilied te agen In cborux through thelr chattyclig teeth. int iyaptentihe enionte that ‘there tna difference of nt leant 40 de- rece between your tompernture and that of the weather. You will now each of you take n tezenge In your mouth and let {t slowty dinates. tn two minutes sour blood ought (0 be the Annie temperature as the weather. Jo fire yon onght to linagine that robe Ins aro singing and daisies blooming around son,” | The Experiment * Aa Mr. Rowner wasn't experiment: inp on bimrelf, he dlcreetly retired to the warm atmosphere of the kitchen amt took his atand at a window. Ile had acareets begun bis observations when one of the teampa rolled over and heran to kick Ike a horse tangled ap in hie hamoss, while the. other apras to hile fort nnd mpat and aplut- tered and coughed and crammed his modth full wf xnow, “What are sou follows up to?" about: 4 Mr. Howerr, ax he raed out. Thos gave hin no heel. They neem cd to be aerobate let Inoxe, ana they rent through more antics than an if they had pleked up a dozen hot horne | Rhos. It wun five minater before! either of them coult apenk, and’ then one eolat hie month with an felele banging to the clothewline and xtut- ered: 4 “Teb-ten, what ccnort of a gecame! n thhe?" t “Yom, what nort of a ec-camer” add! od the othier asa xnowhall melted tn ns mouth, i “Ite no game nt all. Wn an ox: | periment me T told you. What hare’ rou ioe with thos fnzengea?” “Son spit ‘om ont, nen yer” “Yor: renpit “om out!” “Prt you muntn't ‘do tt. ‘These are o‘ratse the temperattinn of your blood | intil {t equals the temperature of the! tmowphere. If you'd kept on aucking | he lorenzes sod have been perspire ng by this tine, Si down and try |! t again.” * Bowser le Basted, RUS sab the frst aw ho continued , o ent naw aid denw In long breathe f.the fronts nfs vitoew Te tok tke ‘| old blooted attempt to burn ap the Htaln of treo ronectable genta?” * “It do, Sam, It dat x13 “And hy burvin’ up our vitain take, § ray On ay pietttes?™ fet hat's tle scat! I, “IE T wns maving nay game would Tf romixe You a quarter apiwe?? ankel Ir. Hawser “Ife my stemn, opaynn that ye “aut | SThat‘s our sstemn opingunt Mr. Howser was about to protest and \erease lite envh offers when the two cntlemen with burned vitals fell upon Im ‘The three went down together. nd Mex, Howser, looking from a back Inlow, ant the cook-and cat, looking om it hack dane, coulit nee nothing for 1¢ next {ww mtauter for the cloud of ow fn the alr, Then tho two trampu| pinched thenselves from the clrens ad cilmbet the yard fence. and the mxehald went aut to Iook for Mr. owser. There were thoveands of aces of him at hand, bat ft took ree minutes to discover bin actonl enence ant dts it out from under fe anow. Me had been thumped and ckel and choked, but Ife bad not Darted, {Tv soon rallied and ant up, if after beine helped to his feot he nde bie woorr was-to the kitchen 14 thence npwiaien. He did not ank hat had happened, and Afra. Towser se him a rest of Bfteen minntes on @ Iounge before mhe anid: “I nuppore thy Rerernment ought to notified at nee, and if you don't el well Tenn do tt mrxelt.” An ugly glare, followed by « gritting: “bia teeth, and tt was ten minutes fore nhe observed: HI're told the cook to heat some| & ‘ Right With Us,” An a slicker a poroun plaster hasn't anstbing on a bad habit— Chiengo News. PERE EE Ee ethan te Rosa Sxbbubs—One gels {unto an awful crowd at the train mornings, - - ‘The Giri—Aren't you afraid of pick- Pockets? < Subbubs-No: I'm always pretty aire my wife's been through my clothes daring the nicht.—Philadeipbta Public Ledger. : oie @easen” Teacher—And now who can tell me why we should always be neat and clean? * ittie Timie—in case of accident, m.—Continent. a Jeb Net In 1. ‘Wilhe—Pa, why do people tal abow the patienes of Job? ~ ‘Hamapect—Because they dew't. know Four tether. my-s00. 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For the later season beavy alll, oogee, linen, pique and the like would be pretty. | For the six year old wise thp coat will reyuire three and three-quarter yards of material twenty-seven toches wide, with « half yard of extra mate Tal the same width for the collar. — ‘This May Manton pattern te cut tn eines for girie from four to olght years of age Send 10 cents to this offo, siviag auc ber, TIT, and te will be prompuy forwand- ef to you by mail if tn haste sead an Sdaitional two cent etamp for letter post- aw When ordering use coupon. Fererscssssess —Bib@sesseeseceeseseesemnesmea? FASHION HINT ‘Vesta and peplums are among th tra bloose that includes both, the mod @] consisting of a one sees sleeve and = See es O AN i a EY Ww | ede piece pepium. The sleeres are Joined to the Diduse tn “eet tn style Taq peplam can be Sted by means bt darts or tt can be gathered at the upper edge. Ip the Illustration broche erape fa trimmed with white and dart satin. and the effect ls extremely soiart For medium size the blouse requires two apd seven-cigbths sands of mate ral twenty-seven. webes wide, seveo- eigdths of @ yard for the vest. three eighths fer tbe collar and cuffs apd enehaif yard, elgbteen inches, for the cheminrtin ‘Tete May Masten pattern ta cut In aloes fren M to @ inenen bust wenmre. Band 10 conte te thie offen, giving umber, 17%, ‘ané ft will be prompuy forwarded io you by mai: If te basco sod 4a additional tee cent Hamp for totter postage When erdaring woe coupes. ae a eseeersemessvontnrscsenseammreceneenes Altea swncssecisonertesvescresrssormmioanie . ‘The Reply. fi ley of advasced age required tho earvices of a page bey and ' “Teuth wanted.” . 5 : One of ber dearest frienés'ssut Wy the next post a bettie of cteteeted wristte fer md (eghiamer, 0 pot of fairy bieom, o aon teeth ond 2. Sevan. wt An CS wat Money: ‘Whiking "Schemes Fee Lantan Entertainments, PAPER @AZAAR A HAPPY IDEA. ? | Reve Fer 2 Bride Elect Hes I} Mang: Pratty Feetures With an Amue | 10, Qaedeing Cantest ce a Finieh p] Smet Tb Morning Frocks Unueual: ,| ty Attrestive This Seasen, : Dear Bisa-Now isthe time when af {church peeteties, clubs and charitable |[oreantomtions aro on the quivive for ‘mooey maklog schemes, and as I know that your jown clab comes under one Of these beads twill fell you what « coterte of'enterprising girla ‘of my ac quaintance are doing to belp along this cause during: there, penitential days. ‘These girl gre of the younger set, and they are going to bold a “paper ba- jxnar™ at the home of oue of the mem- bern There will bo only articies of Paper for eale, which will include shay- Ang balls, pantry sbelf papers, napkins, Mower pot holders, drawer sachets and appr dolls with dginty wardrobes. ‘Thea they will bare all stzcs of dot- tes, candle shader, almond and bonbon holders, lemonade straws (really mado fof paper) and all tho Japancee noxol- Ues. The-booths are to be decorated entirely with paper, and tho attend ants ate to wear caps, aprons and cok lara of vartoun colored crapo tixsues, Subscriptions will be taken for maga- nines and orders token for place and core cards, : Totking of scorw curdy reminds me of 2 clurming elle luncheon party gives by a friewl of wine recently 10 bonor of & bride elect seboxe name was Rove. The contecpirin wan of bride roses. and cach quent, ud n tons steamed Uridem maid's Tosh ut her place, and tho place cards were rise based, with “Gather Se roseleds while ye mas” done In Fold letters above the name and date. Afterward ‘they hid thin contest, aad tho prizes were rimbler rosca in pots, which wery wet In rote colored wicker beakers. ‘What rose 1 never scen on a rolling ‘stone? QMows rose.) What rose blooms to A gifts cheek? Qfalden's blusb.) ‘What rose can you drink? (Tea rose.) What fe the wandering rose? (Ram- bier.) What is the aspiring rose? (Climber.) What rose ta Ike a popular, book? (Bed) What rose flashes in the sky? (Meteor) Which rose is the peimcioa!. feature ef a wedding? (Bride's tore.) What rose ls a vege: table?" (Cabbage rose) Which roe bears the name of = country? (Ix France) Which two roses were famed hdatory? (Red rose and white rose) Which rose should Americans bonor? (American Beanty.) Which rove beers the name of a spice? (Cinnamon rose) Which bears the name ofa city io America and the name of « popular Reanty? (Baltimere Belle) Which ea perfume? Ofuak Tose} rcs fsa beentifal nen? (Damask) fam beave general? Qdarechy! Niel.) Which ie the rose of the Demo- cratic administration? (Nell rosa) It was lots of Cun guessing the dit- ferent names and a still greater pleas ure {> take home the lovely ramblor rose sourenir. - Another Lenten occupation that is very popular with me ts bargata huot- ing then midsonon days. Men lauch at woman's penchant for bargain sales, bat where is the min who will Dot ap- prove when his wife comes home from ope of these orcies: with « neat litte tub Gres bought for 98 centa or there bout»? ‘There t# pothing mont men distike #0 much as peeing a womnn look “sloppy” nbout the Louse tn the morning, and there 11 no denying that even a pretty dressing agck looks auytbing bot trim unless the wearer has nothing to do but sft alll and be waited upon. And few wonlen nowadays, even ff they an, aro willing to be nothing bat trenscd nip poppets. Until tub dreases invaded the depart- nent stores the problem for the busy | nonsewife Am to what to wear in the morning was a dificult one. but a trip 0 aDy ;z00d sbop today reveals piles of harming Uftie dresses of gingham tn] ale blue oF pink, with elbow sleeves ind roliftse cullars, costing about #2 fost much dretex aa theso enable some women to keep the rerard of thetr bus auds, f Now 1 am golng to aldetrack and | ¢ alk about the “barometer” girl, Do] ‘ou happen to know ber? 1 do,-and|¢ he changes ber mopds almost as fast | f s tho weather bre boon doing lately | ¢ Bd quite es disastronaly for every} s me around ber. ‘The worst of it all ts thet this siet o often warn “stormy” ‘or “gloomy” of a long while. If you are ber whe er she is bure you do Dot anderstand er, and If abe han x lover abe ts ewe] © dors dot care for ber as be wed te Lat me whisper. « word of advice ia our enr, Was, dear. Deo't worry bout ber moods too much Bebiave ward ber as uscal and refuse to me- co that enything fx amias, and pity pe xirl heartily. for sbe really needs Whether abe deserves it or pot | : + “Cmeet Geers. tenis’ Mester oot the creme tee Whontng Weterin : she; Sishery te cro@ited tp Wai- Region, -dhta't rekeve Bie Sm 1S adout. agen angina, Ce a: Pew tee Gaceener of tpihe: Outgaeaend © Bewmmen, = ‘LYHOUGH ¢i-Preaiéint Taft’ te “not a poker player.and takes mé taterest’ ta any carda, oxcepe deidge, be prosounces the following te be te best poker story be ever hens®: | _ The -govervor of Idabe was playing ‘Freoch euckre with a drummer, and at one stage’ la the game the’ goveraae looked at bis hand and resarktde*- “If you give me a queen and tere this 1afo s.poker game I will bet you $100 om the hand.” ‘The Grammer looked at bis hand ama then exclaimed in great excitewentr “And I will raise you $1,000 if you ‘take tt” 2 ‘The governot accepted the rales, and the bands were laid down'on the table, ‘The governor held four aces, the drom- mer four kings. The lower, showing aigns of groat mental distress, sepa- rated bimaelf with some dificulty from ‘the $1,100. ‘Tren bo iooked at the governor as! it greatly bewildcred and made the request: “Can I ask you just one question?’| “Yea,” laughed the governor, who! was in bigh goot humor. “Well, govergor, will you tell me what in thunder you wanted that queen for?’—Popular Magazine. ‘ities a Mieke) An overwrought buulness man bolt 4 headforemost into a lunch room th ‘other day and pounded on the coun tee. “Ham-neg sandwich, quick!” be ot dared. ‘Thero was e walt of five minutes apd the man at the counter laid 1 Toant beef sandwich tn front of him. “I didn't onler this!” yelped the cus tomer. “Bring me a iam-neg sand wieb!” 7 Another wait, and tho counter map Deencated the exasperated customer with a cop of cocon. ‘The overwrought Dusiness mun pulled bis derby down Over his eats and headed for the door. “Where are you golng?* demanded the counter man. “To a restaurant where the cook Goesn't gamble with the food!" apap- ped the overwrought citizen an be ds- eppeared.—Wasbington Post. : ‘They Ail Say ‘it. Once apon a time there were-« fellow and a girl, The fellow came acalling Fle meant buniness. After awhile the friends of tbe girl bexam to josh her about bia, asking ber when it was going to be, ood all that. She replicd Among other things abo said: “Marry that pill? 1 aces not” That saippy Metle thing? Not for mine.” “1 wouldn't marry him if be was the last msn on earth.” "Oh, be'n well enough tu bis way, but he's not my notion of q busband.” “I wish you people would stop your Ronsenae. Te'a abrolutely nothivg to me.” “I guces you think I must be pretty hard up Jo want to.marty that.” ‘The Sequel—And did sho subse quently marry ® prioce? Not exactly. Bhe married “that” Thos all do— Brooklyn Times, Wining. - fi A aa Mz. Gaynport—tiow much docs tha reckless son of mine owe you for all embroidering you're done for him? ise Sweetly—Oniy bis tore, Mr, Gaysport—Woll, I've never, com: plated about puylog bis debts.-Cht cago News. jie taints Gia Dissolve one ang a baif tablespoon- fuls powdered gelatio to balt cupfol of milk, says Tuble Talk. Put yolks of three eggs into x saucepan, add ‘two capfuls of milk, stir over the fre for five minutes. Alix two tablespoonfuls ef rloe four with two qupfule of” urlik. add cue tablespoonfal of batter, four er more. tabtespecatuts of sugar, stir ever the fre watt! thick, thea add custard strained Juice of ons temon and tow tudlespeonfule of chopped nut media Poor into a deiaty serving Gish, allow te eet. Whisk ap the whites of eggs {28 stilt, thon gradually beat 1010 them two tableapoontuls of sugar. Pat this meriagve on pop and decorate with halves. of waleats. : EXTRAVAGANCE. + "The eiumragest penon is one < ete bread deel eae dom far the streencinaties of c- | qumubsting: and hiding away hin onl is os citevageat in malay a the quadiielt whe teh: no Ip =~ alpr Coppa r ndwihy, P: ape eon eee rare = Ooms en sm ot Geo. ©, Brown, PvoTosapwer, ra" emai see 9 vo : yaad), ee A 35 b C8 te | , Lo. H Fe A om ANUNERE US O43 i H MAILED Sopra mis $123 — . SURE , Si. sermay ty sean coves Peon’ Ons, + tear = beautiful and Roruriaat bead of Ph eecs ides aery steer sree st Bees regtiag, tbe Ganda pode we The Masse es ¢ pare | f, because tbe Sombie never heated. ‘The secl boat tea bar whan bane Dating tbe fame of ins alconclor ews haeret, i ‘Tee Aveadacn Oomos euly éetasned From ane heating Ser, tear hitar vac bar ls heat: Od ibe opm nose back lato Sos and held Dy a tery of the handle. Sie Reams Marcon ee MARNIE Write 10¢ Mteroture today. ; 7 se Magic Shampoo Drier Co. . Minneapolis, Minnesota. cee ee eee By JUDIC CHOLLET - REE eR ‘The cut shows @ delightful walk for early spring wear carried out to tan ‘colored’ratine, which is & fashionable miaterla! and a good one for hard secy- fee Every woman tnows that rating or eponge, which ts the Freach for sponxe, ts & fabric that resembles Bothing more than our roughest bath towels, ‘3 The arrow buttonholes On the cet- away coat fe ap effect that fe modish fost now. The narrow collar sod shaw! shaped revere are novel, and the cuffs are oddly cut affairs. ‘The skirt has sections! panels, with the lower portions piaited. This xtver Steater freedom of movement {0 the wearer. ‘There are two main portions of the skirt, which are lapped on to the panels, and the closing fa made tn- fi a ss t = \ ; = > tel Fell Acie \\ hs\f 1h wg Se ig on A == - es a . ey 3 Poa ‘RATINE SCIT PUR MaRLr ernixa visibly-at the Jeft ade. The milsh cat be made ar ether the bigb of natura waist line, This ts an escellent mode! to keop fn atnd for ttnenm ‘The skirt requires four yards of twenty-seren inch materi and the coat four and a balf yards of the aame width fabric, ‘The width of the skirt at bottom is two yarde when plaite ere wai ‘These May Manton. patterns are cut {0 stoea for the coat from i to d toches Dust measure and for the ekirt from 3 to i ieches waist measure. “Sand 1) cunts each foe these patterns to this off, giving Bamber, okirt Te and coat Tit and they wWitl be prompuy forwarded to you by mai, HE ta baste cond an abditional two cent stump for totter postage. When ordering FASHION HINT ‘By JUGIC CHOLLET ‘Women who like dainty Uagere, bet cannot afford to bay the expensive Rand embroidered models, oun make ‘them at home with the aid of 4 good embroidery patzorn, Such « design fa shows, with directions on the pattern 0 to how to apply the stamping. _ Speaking of Underwear, cripe Ga chine for petticoats this spring te one of the *. “abrica, irtving clinging * "and noveny ‘Urepes “@e (ine are purchasable ta washable va- flaties. tw ali colors. They combine ax: sehenty with tne o coarse lecm and ary enally ptsited, rytataing the socer- Gem or ntfs plaitings ‘Sor 2 grectying’ tang of time, aii “ii Seon 5 oe ‘ahs. 5 mete C FLOKAL DeSION FOR CIOEMIER m0 only. Mund 10 ceints fo this oBoo at Ing number, 2 ani {twill bo romouy forwarded io you by mall {f in baste e004 an additional two cent atamp (or tat- tor postage When ordering Use Govpom Masiesdioesn’ Alumssassiessnaecascpysuace +o. Curiesities of Qacks. Many of the ducks in Hyde park and Kensington gardens, London, preter the treea an reating places to tho ow lying thickets. where dogs x04 boys might molest them, The mystery was bow the young,brood got conveyed to and from tbe water, some of the keep- ere asscrting that they were transport- @4 on the back of the parent bird. Recently « gentleman set himself to watch one of these Gittings. ‘The nest was In a hollow branch twelve feet above ground. and the’ spectator saw the mother Gy up and carry down suc cessively twelve Ilttle ducklings in ber beak. and an cach one was deposited im the grass It waddied toward the water, Of course she must have car ried them up to the Dest Io the satbe eenee. Big Letters, Grizgs—Say. dld sour wife ever fod any leftera tn your pocket and raise @ row? “ Brigga—She'a found Xk and We there, but xhe always kept quiet about ft—Baltimore American. H Diplomacy. Always forgive your enomy when be hax sou down.—Cincta- nati Enquirer, : AHH There Are Others, “Mm, Mortimer saya abe derives more pleauure from the education of her children thon anything else.” “Yeu. She's never happy unless thoy're at their kindergarten."—Fun, Who Can Telit 3 “Well, I's kind of sorry tte a girl” “Nonsense. She may be president of the United States some day."—Fun. Ended Life Beside Funeral Slewers. Btanding beside a floral plece which had deen saved sloco the funeral: of his wifo five weeks aro, William Welt, ot Wilkes-Barre, Pa.. forty-three years ‘old, committed suicide by awallowiog carbolle acid. Ye Bad Death Seniencen. The house bill abolishing capttal puntabment tn: the state of Washing: ton was passed hy the senate Gov. eraor Lister probably will approve the STAGNATION. No stagnant life is « wholesome He any more than a stagnant pool beer, pos i or action to ting eae motion. we gin: if Beckward, we love. Seems Likely. “Doeq your busbend drink to ax- oma?” 5 “I don't know about that, bat I'sup- pore Be Goes. Any excuse ts good feougb for bim to drink to."—Detreit Tyee Preas. 4 6 Miki ae “ “Yea, T wan oat in alf thet, storm. ‘My raincoat was soaked, and”— “Bat sou can't sak a ratnesst, pou mow. ee ‘leant bes? <fapro's the theiuat for ee SE a 7 ot Rartning Nothing wits take the various seated Gitemapars which’ the city 00d ort hi Hite breed cet of s men the dae tng, Mee direct ond loving contest WK ‘the ool. i draws out the piteb— Jey, Began. _ We Do Linotype Work _| Bill-Heads, Lever and Note Heads, Envelopes, Business @ Visiting Cards,| We Do Press Work : for the ade. _ | Policies, “Medical Blanks, Insurance Blanks, Financial Cards, Lodge for the Trade. aly . ~--™s, Labels, Checls, Check Books, Minutes, Pamphlets, Whole Sheet ’ . a ay s, Handbills, Placards. . : ‘ : c . . ~~ ; Saad a i e : ; - 4 In Fact Printing of All Kinds Executed Promptly. i | We print CALENDARS. Our prices We have a supply of Fine Commence- : We have a full line of the Finest Sta- are as low as is consistent with First ment Folders for Graduates of our e tionery to be obtained anywhere in . | Class Work. We fernish Invitations — : : for Balls, Weddings and Special En-| Educational % Hospital Institutions. : Y the United States. We supply Mourn- tertainments: “ @ i They are here for Your Inspection. ing Paper and Envelopes. : . ~ . 2 } - see q e ge e . THE PLANET is the Leading Journal in the Country oo . : ——«" Devoted to the Interests of the Citizens of Color. w= , . : 4 We have a Stock Room here in which we carry Book Paper, Bond Paper, Flat { You will receive courteous attention and your. patronage is earnestly solicited. Writings, Manilla Paper, Envelopes. Card Board, Wedding Steck. in fact, Every | | Out! Town Orders Premptly Attended. | rade and cass of work asec” thing in the Printing Line. . ‘ “ . are lower, we stand ready to accept the business. : JOHN MITCHELL ; JR 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. 9 ‘Sag "+ ‘Long Distance Telephone, Monroe-2215. —uag ~ COMBINED TEXTURES, Thie Mode Offera Unlimited Oppertuni- thee Fer Remodeling Gewna, ‘There is one feature of summer frecks that one can depend upon to material- tee—that of the use of combination of two or more fabrics of contrasting texture and color for a sult or dress. It Se not a pew idea, for Mist spring the foreign designers attempted to intro- vce it, bet somehow it did not etch om at that time. There are three really new ideas which Dave bean exploited this season Im this schame of combining fabrics. ' 4 . : ¢ , age sais wi | oF Weal eo Sa ah, Cue. cnlly for a evobination af two metetiols, a pinion and a figured, both Caples af Sstwcant toseiate ts oom moi aioe Gach a laatty te Medes Stow Seo b aapenang toon eo eet Sf tae mabeenen, nang” coperea poe a Sones aww. , oes ‘extea - Pe. CARE: AND USE “OF SOAP. | Buy In Large Quantities, as This Com- medity Imprevee With Age. | AB water alone cannot render grease soluble, it is impossible te cleanse most clothes without the aid of am agent ‘which is capable of #0 doing. The cleaning and solving properties soap are entirely due to the alke- Tine coustitwents, the fatty acide being ‘employed only to modify the injurious property of alkall, oo ‘When beying soap it is desirable to procure that rave by 2. wei) known, FeUable ‘manofacturer, as one is less Mkely to get an inferior article . It te also better to buy it in large quanti thes, as large quantities are usually got at a considerable reduction tn peice, and soap Improves in quality and durability by keeping. Soap may be used aa a sqiid, or tt may be dimolved and csed as a Hquid. In whatever form its action ts that ‘of & grease solvent and purifying agent. It i@ used tn the solid or hard: state: fer strong material withost color, when its strength may be concentrat: ed by rubbing {t on the particularly Girty parts, so that they may be more! easily and thoroughly cleansed. Soap powder is principally composed ef soda and water, and as wasbiox peda does not cost more then one-fifth the price of soap powder, tt would be mere economical for the housekeeper bo wee that substance with the addi. Hom of a little soap solution to the wa- ber, which: would form a lather equal- y as well, and the work of cleansing would be as effectoal as when scap powder js used. - Maaie Cleanitea Fluid. Se OR oe Ye AN NN SN For cleaning delicate fabrics. this wmethod is aaid npt to fade or injure the finest color: Grate raw potatoes to a pelp, add ove ptot of water to one pound of the potato pulp, stir and wash Detwean the hands, then drain the ‘water from the pelp through a fine steve or cloth. Let it stand fn the ves. eel until the Aue white starch settice to the bottom, them pour off the clear water, which js what you nse for clean- fag. The settings are esed for potato starch. fer stiffening fine materists. Yer cleening, sponge with the liquid, apptying uati! all sell ts removed, rinse fm clear water and iroe om the wreag tite, For white slik, which may be paused through the water as througt. gude, 264 & very Wttle borax to the water. Party @rquses and white cash- meres clean beastifuity by this method. ‘ wae 4 Arson Trust Man @uitty. 7 . ‘C. Fasemen, secused as 8 of the “meen trast.” whied vovesied by the confession: of he Paiater,” wae found sutty tm New Vern. 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Special Correspondents end Agent Fea Loop sores,” 1 PO pe Town, 8. A Prot. I. 8. Moore, "26 Roa doe Capliaes, Bahia, Brasil. . Schwab Stops Bunday Work. Charles M. Schwab issucd orders that there ahonld be no more Sunday work at the plant of the Bethichem Steel company, in South Bethlehem, Pe Princeton Gets $3,000,000. Princoton unlveraity received a be- quest valued at nearly $3,000,000 un- der the will of Ferris 3, Thompson, a member of the class of 1888, who died in Paris on Feb. 18. Mr, Thompson. was a grandson of John Thompson, founder of the Chade National bank Jo Now York. Tho ostate consists largely of stock fn the bank. “I 2 ————————— i | “And have you traced your family’ treet Bhe asked me “neath m beech. Bald 1, “It never worried me, But youre was sure a peach.” 7 S Detroit Free Press. Mr. Justwed—Well, dearest, bow did you Uke the play? Mrs. Justwed—Quite tro¢ to life ‘They changed servants In every act— Judge. ° - The Tune They Liked. The Casino Expanol at Santiago de Cuba, before the capture of the city. was the clubhouse of the Spantah oM- cers and aristocratic civilians. Among other sources of amusement .was A gramophone, and one of the musical airs {t produced was @ great favorite among the Spaniards. They did not know the name of the tune or its composer, but they caused it to be ground out on all occasions. ° s When the American flag was raincd in the town they heard with amare- ment the same air played by the regi- mental band of the Sixth United States cavalry and were Informed when they asked that it was “The Star Spangled Banver.” phe Fun at WASHINGTON PARK. GREAT FREE GUESSING CONTEST. FOR OUR COLORED PEOPLE. APRIL 3rd and 4th. CASH PRIZES GIVEN AWAY FREE!!! $50.00 "IN GOLD" $50.00 HOW TO REACH WASHINGTON PARK: Take Ginter Park Car, get off in Ginter Park at Chamberlayne Avenue and Laburnum Avenue, walk three blocks East and one block North and you will see the big sign on the property. Widow of Rear Admiral, Who Is Charged With Murder. THE WOMAN Mrs Jennie May Eaton, widow of Rear Admiral Joseph W. Eaton, U S N. retired, was arrested in Hingham. Maa. charged with the murder of her husband, whose recent death under myterious circumstances has been under investigation. District Attorney A. F. Barker announced the arrest in the following statement. "Mrs. Eaton is under arrest, charged with the murder of her husband, Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton. "Admiral Eaton did not die a natural death. This fact was communicated to me on March 10 by Professor Whitney in a preliminary verbal report, and has been known to the officers working on the case since that time. "Death was due to arsenical poisoning. Peculiar features which are involved have prevented the authorities from communicating them to the public. "We have been unable thus far to ascertain where the poison was obtained. "Mrs. Eaton was arrested at her home at Ansteympl." 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I think I pwe it to my fellow man to send from a copy in contagious so that any man anywhere who is weak and diseased will repented failures may stop dragging himself with harmful patent medicines, secure ocated in the heart of the most the world; replete with every mode in construction, appointments, age. Orchestra daily. Garage premises. Special attention given for booklet. DALE, Owner what I believe is the quickest-acting restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCH ING Remedy ever devised, and no cure himself at home quietly and quickly. Just drop me a line like this: DR. A. E. ROBINSON, $895 Luck Building, Detroit Mich., and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary envelope, free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $3.00 to $5.00 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. Boy 12 plus Man 28 Benjamin Rake, fifteen years old, in jail in Flemington, N. J., charged with the murder of Harvey Marshall, aged twenty-eight years, whom the boy says he killed because he terrorized his mother. The police story is that Marshall while drunk, tried to enter the home of Mrs. Aratella Rake, and that the boy, after having uselessly warned him away shot him dead with a rifle. The accused had refused to make a statement. Hanged in Meb in Town's Center. Johnson Manson, colored, accused of murdering Samuel McClure, a white man, way uped in Union City, Tenn., by a mob in a prominent street corner in the presence of a thousand persons. --- REMEMBER IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING TO ENTER THIS. Don't fail to visit WASHINGTON PARK either April 3rd or April 4th, and make your guess in this very unique contest. Guesses can be made on the ground only, but not later than 5 P. M., Friday, when the drawing for the school site will take place. Remember there will be only SIX, HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO guessing tickets given away for this free contest and we would advise you to come early on either day as these tickets will not last long. Only one ticket given to each person. You know the early bird catches the worm. Our salesmen will be on the ground all day Thursday April 3rd and Friday April 4th, and they will issue free tickets to all persons over twenty-one years of age wishing to guess as long as the tickets last. Come out. Make your guess. It will cost you nothing. Visit our beautiful park and enjoy yourself. Some day you may live here. THIS PARK WAS BOUGHT FOR YOU. Pres. Bowling's Call to Arms. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 1, 1913. To the Brotherhood of the Virginia Baptist State Convention— Dear Co-workers: There remain oth yet three months in which to make preparation for the Forty-sixth Annual Session of our Great Convention which is to meet in the historic city of Hampton, with the Queen St. Baptist Church, Dr. Thomas H. Short pastor, Wednesday after the second Lord's day in May, and it is hoped that we will be able to report the greatest year's work of our history but in order to do this it is necessary that we begin now an aggressive campaign, arousing the people and interesting them for the work of our Convention, is a work for the people by the people. First of all I thank the Blessed Lord for my present condition. I have passed through a terrible ordend. He brought me as it were to death's door, but I waited patiently and he has delivered me from the grave. Physically I feel practically well. My greatest trouble now is from nervousness and this I think is well under control. The Star of Hope still hangs before me and I feel that the Lord will spare me to do further service for his Kingdom. The many letters of sympathy that I received from the brethren during my illness and the interest manifested were a source of much consolation and I assure you all, that they were greatly appreciated. CHANGES. I notice the several of our brethren have changed fields during this conventional year and I regret that some of them have left the State, but this need not work any ill to our Convention nor the principle for which it stands for we realize that neither membership nor interest in our Convention is limited to Virginia but we look with pride, to our brethren, both North and South who delight in the work that was so dear to our Fathers. Two special features claim our attention this year, viz., Foreign Mission and Education. Dr. L. G. Jordan, Foreign Mission Secretary, is continually making appeals for funds to further prosecute the foreign mission work. Let there be no falling off in interest. Our brothers and sisters across the waters are greeted in darkness, ignorance and stagnation and thirsting for the life of life. Let's not forget these Foreign Mission Board has moved headquarters from Louisville, Philadelphia, Pa. and this should not only serve a convenience to us but as an incentive to greater effort. EDUCATION. Our school at Lynchburg is in splendid condition. Dr. Wood is indeed bringing things to open. He greatest need is more money not to bring the school up, but to keep it abreast with the times. Dr. Wood has injected in the work the progressive idea and this must be lived up to by the use of modern conveniences and improvements throughout the buildings and grounds. I appeal, therefore, to the constituency of the Convention. Let's march on to Hampton prepared to meet the situation for we are well able. I write unto you fathers because you have known from the beginning. I write unto you young men because ye are strong and the word of God abideth in you, not only so, but providentially the Lord has so distributed you that you have become the special representatives of the State. Drake and others at Harrisonburg Hubbard at Bedford City, Wynn at Crow, Austin at Staunton, Bell at Lynchburg, Jones at Newport News, Moses at Danville, Brown at Petersburg and others at Roanoke, Charlottesville and in the boat city and country churches in the state and our big hearted Graham and Hall with their associates in the North will play their part as they have always done. Let the entire brotherhood rally to the flag. The Battle Cry is Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). Every individual who gives as much as one dollar will have their name appear in our minutes. Trusting that I shall see you all at Hampton I am as ever. R. H. BOWLING, President Per J. H. Ashby. WANTED—A YOUNG MAN, WITH some Business Experience, desires a position of responsibility, pre- ferably in Richmond. Corresponde- nce solicited. Address W. R. W., care Richmond PLANET. WANTED—FIRST CLASS COLORED Shoemaker. Write S. E. MONROE 775 So. 20th St., Phila., Pa. Notice All representatives to the Grand Lodge, Knights of Columbus which will meet in Newport News, Va. in June, 1913, will please communicate with District Deputy Grand Chancellor C. C. Davis, 617-27th St., Newport News Va. or W. P. Clarkson, 783 Hampton Avenue, Newport News, Va., Chairman of Home Committee. SUBCORRETO THE RICHMOND PLANET. 124 East Broad St. --- I desire to know the whereabouts of Bedtle Giles, the mother of Susan Green. She lived in Petersburg, Va. She belonged to Billy Moody. Her husband's name was Henry Giles. She had four other children. Their names were Jogun, Rachel Jane and Martha. Any information will be thankfully received. R. D. DAVENPORT, Nowberry P. O., S. C., R. F. D., No. 4, Box 37. This Watch FREE Border to introduce our Rumely, beautiful city of New York, beautiful gold seal handmade American made stone wind, stone and metal watch for sale at Rewards for selling at 100 per bottle, 4 bottles of our wonder- ful watch, New York, New York. When sold and 72, and we will mediate the delivery. The Champion Hickory Rumely Springfield, Ohio Dream Book Free Tells what dreams signify; how to interpret dreams, etc. Sent FREE if you enclose 2 cts. for postage. NEW CONCEREM, 139c Rosewood M., R. T. City FORD'S BAR PUB FORD'S BAR PUB FORD'S BAR PUB VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 5th day of March, 1913. Fannie Tabb.....Plantiff. vs. In Chancery Thomas Tabb.....Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain a Divorce, a Vincuolo Matrimonii by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of Desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Thomas Tabb, is a non-resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that the said defendant Thomas Tabb, appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of the order and do whatever may be necessary to protect his interest herein. P. P. WINSTON, Clerk J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. To Thomas Tabb: You'll take notice that I shall on the 28th day of April, 1913, at the office of Phil B. Sheld, room No. 701. Travellers Insurance Building, situated on the North side of Main street between (11) Eleventh and (12) Twelfth streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 b'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if, from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if, commenced be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from ady to day or from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office: 1215 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. 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