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JAYEI BEYOND THE "ALPS." ("Beyond the Alps lies Italy:"—Hannibal.) "Beyond the Alps lies Italy":— That which we vain would do or be Awaits behind this mount of pain That we must climb to reach our gain. Though now our feet be bleeding sore No sorrow shall molest us more When we have scaled this rugged height And reached that land of love and light Beyond the "Alps." "Beyond the Alps lies Italy":— Ah, could our aching eyes but see The beauty of that world afar Beyond our highest guiding star! We tread this trail of blood and tears But, well we know these cruel years Can leave no hurt upon the soul That will not heal at that blest goal Beyond the "Alps." "Beyond the Alps lies Italy":— Our happy home of Liberty; Our dearest dreams are all a bloom Beyond this dark and threatening doom. Here we shall mock Death's deepest grave And keep our sinking spirits brave; We shall not swoon in faith to-night, Tomorrow's sun is golden bright Beyond the "Alps." "Beyond the Alpa lies' Italy"— O God, we faint and fall! To Thee We pray, for—oh, the way is long!— Our heart is far too weak for song! Too weak, alas! Our breath is low! Raise us again and let us go A little further in our quest For that eternity of rest. Beyond the "Alpa!" Resigns from the American Bar Association. 6 Beacon St., Boston, July 8, '12 Frederick E. Wadhams, Esq. Treasurer American Bar, Ass'n. My Dear Sir: As I cannot respond in the usual form to your reminder of my annual ydu, you are entitled to know my reasons. The action of the Association at Milwaukee and the conduct of the Executive Committee which preceded it, in trying to expel the colored mem- bers in open disregard of the Consti- tution, and when this attempt fail- ed, in drawing the color-line, by ap- plication of the rag, against all other colored lawyers equally entitled to admission under the Constitution, dissolved my relations with the Asso- lation. Of the various offences involved in that proceeding, color prejudice, contemptible as that appears to me, is perhaps the least. Conduct of which the prevailing elements are cowardice, hypocrisy, fraud and force is not the conduct of gentlemen, or of such lawyers as I am accustomed to associate with though I make no protensions to superior virtue. This is not merely my own opinion of it. The public press recognized its true character, and made the Association deservedly an object of public ridicule and contempt. Would you or would Judge Dickinson, the putative father of the bastard resolution, like to see the specifications, or the press comments in that part of the country where the press is free, collated and published? I was invited to join in the remonstrance of ex-President Storey and other Massachusetts members, but regarded it as inadequate to the case. Apparently that faint note of dissent is not likely to be heard or heard of again, though the action of the Association is peculiarly an affront to Massachusetts which is responsible for two of the three colored members. Undoubtedly the action at Milwaukee will stand, as anybody who saw the riot there would expect. There is at least one Massachusetts member who takes the metamorphosed Association at its true value. A handful of Southern colorphobes, with the help of the usual subservient Northern majority, have captured it, and turned it into a sort of Bourbon club, to which professional character and standing is not a title to admission, the first qualification now being one unknown to the Constitution and having no relation to anything professional. I never came into any such compact as this. The Association is no longer a Bar Association in any proper sense. As the Association which I joined, it has ceased to exist, and I am relieved from paying it the formal compliment of resigning my membership. Very truly yours. A. E. PILLSBURY. Captain Lowry Gone. Capt. Madison Lovry of Petersburg died at his home in the country last Sunday morning at about 11 p.m. He was well-known and his business is generally regretted. The True Reformers Richmond, Va., July 21, 1913. Editor Richmond PLANET. City. Dear Sir.: Please allow us a space in your valuable paper to tell the entire world of the wonderful progress that has been made by the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. with Hon. Floyd Ross, as its leader. We have just closed a sixty days' membership campaign adding to the order 2,309 new members. Confidence is being restored throughout the country and the old line organization given to the American Negro in 1881 by Rev. William Washington Browne, which met its Waterloo in 1910 is coming back to its glory faster than we had expected. God is in it and this being a fact, it cannot fail. In 1881 William Washington Browne, a Christian man from Georgia, founded this organization and named it the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. In one of his declarations he declared that it was self-supporting and could not be broken up by the hands of man or men. This has been clearly demonstrated, because the stumbling blocks that the organization met in 1910 did not break it up. The entire world is aware of the fact as to who were the officials of this order up to September, 1910 and who were the new officials elected September, 1910. One month after the election of the officials, great trouble came to the order by these officials applying to the court for receivership of the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, August 22, 1911. W. R. Griffin, the little hero of the murder of the Savings Bank, was elected Grand Worthy Master and at once began to restore confidence among the people. After being in office for a short period of five months and twelve days, he was killed in a wreck on the Norfolk and Western Railroad, February 5, 1912. Confidence was being instilled in the hearts of the American people both white and colored throughout the country, and then Floyd Rosas, the tall scymore from Missouri, who had been placed on the Board of Directors of the order February 22, 1911 under protest was elected to the office of Vice-President and Deputy General by the Grand Fountain August 22, 1911, was selected to the office of Grand Master by the Heavenly Master February 6, 1912 and finally elected Grand Master by the Grand Fountain September 24, 1912. Since that time the organization has made wonderful progress, having collected $280,000: added to its mem bership 30,000 members; paid in death claims $130,000; organized 160 new fountains; reinstated 80 old fountains and restored confidence throughout the country. This is a marvelous record made by the Grand Worthy Master, Floyd Ross, and is encouraging enough for every unbenefited True Reformer to return to the fold and help bear the burden that was caused by the former Grand Officers. The entire world was told in 1910 that the Grand Fountain could not live, but this has been proven to be untrue. If Griffin and Ross could have gotten hold of the organization before the bank was placed in the hands of Receivers and the $450,000 worth of real estate transferred they might have had an easy sail, but in spite of this, they have saved the organization without the bank and with out the $450,000 worth of real estate. This transfer no doubt was done for the protection of depositors of the bank, but unfortunate for them the property had been heavily mortgaged prior to this transfer by the officials who were in charge of affairs. This is plain enough for a blind man to see. Ministers throughout the country are returning to the order and rendering valuable assistance to Grand Master, Floyd Ross, in his glorious efforts to build up our race. The Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. was planted in 1881 in the capital of the old confederacy, Richmond, Va. by William Washington Browne, God the Father, life Son and Holy Ghost was in the order and it will be impossible for any set of men or women to break it up. Anything that God is in will remain, as He has said. "What I have joined together, no man can put asunder." This is the marriage vow between God and in dividuals or whatever object it may be. Sunday afternoon, July 20th, 1913 Richmond Division of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. had its Annual Saron premached at the Sharon Baptist Church at the corner of Leigh and First streets. The church was packed with members and friends. Much interest was manifested in this meeting. The rostrum was filled with ministers from different meetings of the country. Grand Master, Floyd Rosemond a report showing that the O organization for the first 19 days in July 1913 had collected $7,000, paid on death claims $2,100, paid on salaries $2,000 and organized 10 subaries dinate fountains in the states of West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania together with old Virginia, the home of the Grand Fountain. Next was the report of Mrs. B. G. Cousins, secretary of Richmond Division, who reported that Richmond Division alone in the past twelve months added over 1,000 members, collected over $8,000 in United States Money and had 3,000 benefited members connected with Richmond Division. $546.00 was paid in death claims HON. FLOY Grand Worthy Master, Gr at the church and each of the ben enciaries expressed themselves as being well pleased with the success of the order and of receiving their claims. Too much credit cannot be given to the loyal men and women who remembered their obligations of years ago and for the loyal stand and assistance that they have given to Grand Master Floyd Ross in his work of redemption and rehabilitation of the Grand Fountain. While many who had been on the pay roll for years fell out and used every precaution to break the organization up, but they should have had sense enough to know that they could not break up the work that God had planted through William Washington Browne. Grand Master Ross, to our judgment is a safe leader. He leads with kindness backed up with the law and no man or woman who has the race at heart can refuse to follow him. The various newspapers throughout the country in their editorials as you will notice from the Reformer dated July 19th, wilt bear out this statement. The joining fee has been reduced from $4.60 to $2.60 in order to give the outsiders a chance. The 33rd Annual Session of the Grand Fountain will convene Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the 23d, 24th and 25th of September, 1913. Every Fountain in the Brotherhood is allowed to send three delegates, said delegates must be benefited in the subordinate fountain and class department. We hope that old Virginia will have at least 500 delegates and the other states' 400, making a total of 900 delegates. The organization is climbing the ladder of success rapidly and its members are coming back faster than ever and in general the order is building on a solid foundation. In every mail Grand Master Floyd Rosa is receiving letters of congratulation on his success and the Grand Fountain is receiving letters of encouragement from professional and business men of our race and the white race. There is no such a thing as the Grand Fountain will be saved for she is already saved. We believe that every colored man and woman who loves the race will pay no attention to the freckers of the order, but will enlist in the army and help carry the work on to success. Christ said that men and women are his disciples as long as they continue in his word, but woe will become of those who forget Christ. The Bible plainly states that "men and women shall reap what they sow," Those who sow bad seed shall reap corruption. "When Grand Master Rosa took charge of affairs, he found $193,000 owed for death claims. The savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, the oldest Negro bank in America had been placed in the hands of Receivers October 25, 1910. He also found that $450,000 worth of real estate of the Grand Fountain, had been transferred to the Receivers and that the membership of the Grand Fountain had fallen from 50,000 to about 5,000. Confidence had been lost and old men and women 70 and 80 years of age, some of them blind and deaf, had been stricken with paralysis and died and were embolized by undertakers and placed into the ground, because of their money lost in the bank. You can judge from this whether the seed was good or bad. Our text is "Your sins will find you out." The saving of the Grand LOYD ROSS, Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. Fountain is an evidence that these statements are true. With best wishes, we beg to remain. Respectfully yours Maurice Rousseille, James W. Poe, J. C. Stephenson, W. H. Roots, Virginia H. W. Giles, Dr. W. H. Smith, A. Beverly—Committee. Collected at the Annual Sermon, Sunday the 20th inst. Sharon Baptist Church, $30.50 which was presented to the church by Grand Master, Floyd Ross. Adv. Richmond to Have An Open Air Camp for Colored Children. The Fulton Social Settlement Workers under the direction of Dr. Anna R. Cooper are opening an Outing Camp for the colored children of this city from July 25th to September 15th. An ideal Grove has been secured, just one mile from the city limits on the Darby Town Road. Every effort is being put forth to have this grove fitted up with a number of tents, cots and covering, games, swings, hammocks and everything necessary to proof, sickly, cripple colored children, a chance to enjoy at least two weeks of fresh pure country air. Any one wishing to help these workers to carry out their plans by loading or giving any article for this work will receive a prompt reply at the Fulton Settlement House, 811 State St. Anna R. Cooper, Director, Mamio Dixon, Secretary; Rev N. B. Brown, Chairman Financial Com.; Rev. A. H. Jackson, Chairman of Recreation Com. P. S.—Camp Meeting will be held on these grounds every Sunday. Special speaking at 3 P. M. by some of the most prominent divines in and out of the city. FREE SCHOLARSHIPS. Great Opportunity for Colored Students. The Saint Emma Industrial and Agricultural College at Belmud, Va. is doing a great work. Free scholarships in agricultural training have been established and arrangements have been made to feed, clothe train and educate ten colored students. Trained farmers are in demand and agricultural courses will tend to increase the productive value of the soil. Applicants should write at once to BROTHREA GORDIAN, Saint Emma Industrial and Agricultural College Belmud, Va. JOHNSON ON PARIS STAGE. Colored Fugilist Offers $5,000 for Ten Round Bout. Paris, July 21.—Jack Johnson the colored pugilist, appeared in the revue at the Folles. Burgers to night to fill in the gap caused by the absence of Anna Held. Miss Held has gone to England. Yesterday she was injured in an automobile accident. Johnson threw a medicine ball about and boxed four exhibition rounds. The fighter announced that $5,000 had been deposited at the box office for a man who would stand up against him for ten rounds. The theatre was crowded, but few Americans were present. Johnson got a hearty welcome. Johnson, according to popular report, is to receive $1,200 a night, which is probably a good investment for the management. He will remain for the cloven nights until the theatre closes, when he will make a tour of the provinces. Johnson wore an American flag around his waist, which will need considerable reduction in size before he can go into a sorrowful ring battle. His white wife was one of the keenest spectators from a stage box until the final scene, when she joined the fighter on the stage. She wore a white evening dress and a straw hat. The couple did a turkey trot for a few minutes, and the audience seemed to enjoy this more than Johnson's previous exhibitions. There were some isolated hisses heard during the dancing, but they were nothing when compared to the applause which greeted the performance. Its success seemed to be great est with the women in the audience. Baltic California Oregon Idaho (Martinaburgh, W. Va.; Pioneer Press) It is Brigadier General John Mitchell, Jr., and the army of Pythianis which he commanded at Newport News, Virginia during the recent annual meet there, was a handsome body of men. Their behavior reflected great credit upon their commander, themselves and the race, and showed conclusively that John Mitchell, the noted banker and editor, is a military genius, and a disciplinarian who is beloved and honored by the men under his command. If we can get a second, we will say three cheers for John Mitchell, world figure, and if we don't well do it anyway. Guest at Hotel Dale. List of guest at Hotel Dale during the week of July 19, 1913: Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Gertrude B. Mossell, Miss Mary Pierce, Mrs. Sara E. Butler, Mr. Peter L. Wood, Mr. Leslie Pollard, Miss Clara D. Lewis, Mrs. Walter Butler, Mr. Geo. H. Harper, Mr. Henry Slade, Mr. J. W. Walker, Mrs. E. J. Ringgold, Miss R. Alloopp, Mr. Charles B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Greene, Mrs. L. R. Whipper, New York City; Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wilmore, New Haven, Conn.; Rev. W. H. Franklin and wife Principal Swift Memorial College, Rogersville, Tenn.; Mr. R. Baylor, Bala, Pa.; Dr. F. Brown, Mrs. E. R. Cooke, Mrs Susan B. Cook, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Floyd Robinson, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. Arthur Gooden, Cleveland, O.; Miss Mamie Bordley, Eslington, Pa. Unjust Discriminations. (Denver, Colorado Stateman) The barring of Negroes and Japanese from bathing in the lakes at Washington Park and Berkeley lake by the Park Board has brought about a vigorous protest by the Japanese, and while the Negroes have made no great demonstration in the matter, it is said that they, as American citizens and who pay taxes for the maintenance of such public places, will demand of the board why the Constitution is abridged in their case—"taxation without representation." It has been less than a month ago that we were deprived of such privileges from the public bath house, where we were allowed certain days of the week to ourselves. Is it not 'high time that we, an American 'citizens' and taxpayers should call a halt on such unjust discriminations? As long as we allow such discriminating orders to go unnoticed, it will be no long while before other discriminating orders will be heaped upon us. The Afro-American Protective Association, the People's Sunday Alliance and in fact, every organised Negro society in Denver should rise in a solid phalanx against all such discriminations. REGISTERED EXPERIENCED Drug graft wants position. HAY. 738 Cumberland St. Netford, Va. NATIONAL IDEAL BENEFIT SOCIETY The First Anniversary of the National Ideal Benefit Society A Grand Success—A Great Gala Day Answing the Members of the Society. On Sunday, July 20th, the National Ideal Benefit Society held its first anniversary at the Second Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Z. D. Lewis, pastor. Promptly at 3 o'clock, a great throng of female members of the organization assembled in the lecture room of this beautiful church and awaited the arrival of the male members, who marched in a body from their hall, 527 N. First St. to the church, arriving there at 3:30 sharp. The line of march was marshaled by Bros. Alex. Hines and Albert Logan, with the Supreme Master, A. W. Holmes and his corps of officers bringing up the rear. The female and male members marched into the main auditorium of this magnificent and spacious church lead by the Executive Officers and members of the Board of Directors while the sweet music pealed forth from the grand organ. Mr. Thomas L. Beverly, Deputy of Richmond District, presided. After devotional exercises by the pastor, prayer was offered by Mr. John S. Powell, President of the Young Men's Christian Association, of this city and Right Herald of the Supreme Lodge. The remarks by Mr. S. W. Johnson, Supreme Secretary on "Some of the Accomplishments of the Society, were very interesting and instructive, giving a graphic sketch of the Society from its origin 12 months ago up to the present. The original poem as rendered by Mr. F. L. Bryant, was very much enjoyed by all, Mr. Bryant, who is one of the Directors of this Society has won for himself quite a fyme as a poet. Among the numerous poems written by himself is, "The Ideal," which is quite a favorite among the members of the Ideal Society. Just here, Mrs. M. E. Holmes should have appeared on the program to deliver an address, but having been called out of the city Sunday morning to Newport News to fill an important engagement for the Society, she could not be present. The next on program was a short but able address delivered by Supreme Master, A. W. Holmes. He was at his beat on this occasion. In his usual style and manner he told of the wonderful growth of the organization in this, the first year of its existence. Among the many things he said were: "In Richmond alone there had been organized 31 lodges numbering from 25 to 150 members each, and many other numbers in the adjacent counties and other sections of the state and other states. He also stated that the organization has had 12 deaths and that all claims have been paid up to date. The Supreme Master gave many encouraging statements which were very helpful to all members and friends present. His advice, especially to the young men along the line of thrift, economy and industry, was very impressive. His illustrations during his discourse are said by many to be some of the best ever heard, from public rostrum along fraternal lines. It is the object of this Society to meet promptly all of its obligations, and in doing this, there is nothing that we can expect for the Society but success. He concluded his remarks by introducing the speaker of the evening, Roy, Dr. Z. D. Lewis pastor of the Church. Dr. Lewis pastor of the Church. Dr. Lewis took for his text, 1st Samuel, 7th chapter and 12th verse: "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." His sermon was a great one. It was unanimously decided by all present that it was one of the ablest sermons ever listened to. Dr. Lewis is noted throughout this city and country for his eloquence as a great gospel preacher. Words of encouragement and wholesome advice coming from the heart of this servant of God, will forever linger in the minds and hearts of the members of the National Ideal Benefit Society and others who were present. To sum it all in a few words, the sermon was a gem. The solo work rendered by the great basso singer, Mr. S. L. Johnson the sweet contralto voice of Mrs. Carrie Coleman Hawkins, the charm ing, thrilling soprano voice of Mrs. Ida. Glover Deanne, and Mrs. Rosa Hicks, one of the new stars of the city, captivated the audience. Other music rendered by the choir for the occasion, was heavenly to the ear to listen to such sweet strains from this large chorus of well trained singers. Dr. J. E. Jones, in a few bedding remarks, presented a token of appreciation in the form of a purse to Dr. Z. D. Lewis, complimentary of the National Ideal Benefit Society. Mrs. M. R. Johnson, in a few, well chosen words, asked for the offering for the church which amounted to over $22. She was assisted by Meadnesams Lucy E. C. Scott, Lizzie G. Brown and Mr. Joseph Charity, who also made some timely remarks. After a hearty vote of thanks to the pastor for his splendid sermon, the church, for the use of same and to all who took part on the program thus closed a very successful first anniversary of the National Ideal Benefit Society. Adv. All Day Picnic Grand All Day Picnic Thursday, July 31, 1913, Fulton Park, benefit Baptist Old Folks Home and Friends Orphan Aylum. Automobiles will leave the Aylum and Home with the inmates at 1:30 P. M. for the Park. The following named persons have kindly consented to the use of their automobiles for the occasion: Messrs. W. . J. Johnson, Bragg Bros.; B. I. Turner, Jr., J. Wilmer Turner, A. C. Washington and J. Cunningham. Committee: Mrs. Henrietta Hueckes, Mrs. Sallie I. Jackson, Mrs. William Miller, Manager. Admission 10 cents. Causeless "Ibn" on Bank. Chicago, July 23.—Rumors appear entirely started from nothing, caused a run yesterday on the Kenwood Trust and Savings bank, a small state institution on the south side. During the day the bank paid out about $100,000, but, according to A. K. Brown, the president, deposits equaled withdrawals. State Bank Examiner C. K. Rutledge said depositors in the bank had no occasion for alarm. Ideal Nursery Anniversary. Sunday, July 27th, at 3:30 P. M. the Ideal Nursery Children will hold their first anniversary at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. An excellent program will be rendered by the children. All are invited to witness this grand affair. Rev. Dr. D. Webster Davis is still improving at Hot Springs, Ark. Rev. J. W. Hall, Assistant Pastor Salem Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa. passed through the city this week. He gave encouraging reports of his work in Philadelphia. Prof. James H. Blackwell, Sr. left the city this week for an extended Northern trip, visiting Washington, Baltimore and other large cities. He will be away about four weeks. Baker School to be Enlarged. The Committee on Finance of the City Council has recommended an appropriation of ($19,600) nineteen thousand, six hundred dollars for the erection of an annex to Baker Public School. Mr. W. C. Venable of Dantville Va. is a lifelong friend of the PLANET. He sends us $ 50 with the extra fifty cents to pay for the delay. Rev. Thomas' Mother Passes Away. Rev. A. S. Thomas, D. D., pastor of the Sharon Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. was called to Boydton, Va. this week on account of the death of his mother, Mrs. Henrietta Thomas who departed this life Tuesday, July 22, 1913 at 8 o'clock A. M. at Boydton, Va. DO YOU WISH TO INCREASE YOUR Present Income? Send for particulars of a Clean Legitimate Business. Our specialty is a big seller, Address, NOVELTY, SS West 134th St, New York City. For Sale—Cheap A first class colored Hotel and Cafe largest in the City, centrally located; up-to-date, newly built; all modern improvements, telephone in each room, located at 423-25-27 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa.; doing a business of $1,200 monthly. Will sell entirely, or one-half interest in the business. If desired will sell the building and business in its entirety. Reason for retiring from business, ill' health. Known as the "Hotel Woodson." Terms arranged to suit purchaser. Address John Woodson. 425 No. 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. The Argyle Case A Novelization by J. W. McConaughy of the Successful New Play by Harriet Ford, Harvey J. O'Higgins and Detective William J. Burns, in Which Robert Hilliard Is Appearing. Copyright, 1912, by Journal - Amoco - Emerson James Argale, wealthy and eccentric, is found shot dead in the library of his New York home. His only son, Bruce, an artist, and his wife, Miss Mary, Married are suspected. Asche Kapton, a detective of repute called in. He is given carte blanche to expense and is told to run down the murderer. The library where Mr. Argale was shot is opened. Kapton and his assistant Manuring arrive at the Angela Mansion. They observe Fidelity the butler and secret fingerprints in the finding room. The Adopted Daughter TO the uninitiated Manning's actions in following out this or der would have been fraught with mystery. He pushed the table over to the window and tilted it on its side, adjusting and readjusting it until the light struck its polished surface at just the right angle. Then he produced a small but powerful camer, part of the contents of a small black hand satchel that he had dropped near the door and proceeded to take a number of photographs. He was arming his chief with an infantile means of identification. You probably know that, while our finger tips, with their countless fine concentric circles' and ovals and sweeping lines, all appear about the same, no two are identical. In the various police burials of the civilized nations there are now thousands of the imprints of the finger prints of convicted men, and thousands are added yearly. Yet of all that vast number no two are alike. When made accidentally, on furniture or glass, for instance, these marks are practically invisible to the naked eye, but when the suspected object is treated to a both of fine light dust they come out all a dull gray against the background and may be photographed and make an everlasting record. While Manning was badly absorbed in this work his chief mind was badly digesting and arranging what little he had learned thus far. But presently he was interrupted by the bustling entrance of Mrs. Wyatt. "Mr. Kayton?" demanded the lady, panting a little harder than usual, as she confronted the famous detective "Is there anything you want to ask me?" "Yes, I."—, began Kayton, with a rush, but the voluble lady was not to be beheaded off. "I wasn't here when it happened, you know," she bubbled. "I mean to say I don't know any more about it than you do, but I suppose you know a great deal." She beamed upon him. "You don't look at all like a detective Mr. Kayton. Do you know what I mean?" In spite of his impatience Kayton smiled and bowed. "Mrs. Wyatt," he asked, "when did Mr. Argyle adopt Miss Mazuret?" "Mary?" exclaimed Mrs. Wyatt, opening her eyes. "Why. I don't know She was just a little thing. I don't believe she was more than six, but I really don't know much about it. I mean to say I wasn't there. It was in San Francisco, you know. Mr. Argyle and Mr. Mazuret were the dearest friends." "What was Mr. Mazuret's full name? Mrs. Wyatt bit her lips and rolled her eyes in the effort of recollection, holding her breath the while, with the result that her reply was a sort of explosion. "I think it was John—yes, I know it was. It was John." "What became of her mother?" he quired Kayton. "Yes," nodded Mrs. Wyatt. "I really don't know much about her. Her maiden name was Marsh - Nellie Marsh. That's all I can tell you. I really don't know how I remember that. As I said, I never heard much about the mother except that there was some scandal about her." Kayton concurred a keen and eager interest under an assumption of the mild curiosity of an idle group. "Scandal?" he replied "In what way?" "I really can't say," replied Mrs. Wyatt. "Mr Angley never could be persuaded to talk about her. It was antitruly, not account of Mr Mazurz that he became interested in Mary." SYNOPSIS CHAPTER IV Oh, she died there. In 1968 Emmapee. "Entirely?" murmured Rayton. "Oh, yes." Mrs. Wyatt assured him. "Entirely." "How long have you lived here?" he asked pleasantly. "Oh, many, many years." I mean to say—it must be twenty—ever since my husband died. I'm a widow do you know what I mean? I'm a very big friend of the family, and when Mr. Argyle adopted Mary he told that he must have a woman in the house." Rayton nodded and stroked his chin. "Tell me, Mrs. Wyatt, what were the relations between Mr. Argyle and son?" Mrs. Wyatt drew a deep breath and announced for another speech. It was a long time since she had had no willing and delightful listener. "Oh Mr. Kayton," she said paintingly, "that's something I don't like to talk about. It was the only thing we had to make us unhappy. Do you know what I mean? Bruce and his father never seemed to agree about anything. Why, the last time they quarrelled he cut into off and left everything to Mary. We didn't any of us know it until yesterday. It's too bad to leave Bruce without anything. He's an artist, you know, and of course artists can't make much with their art. I mean to say if they don't have money they never get anywhere unless they're famous or something, and that doesn't happen very often. Do you know what I mean?" Kayton nodded sympathetically, and Mrs Wyatt, fortified by another breath that would carry her several hundred words preceded with her story: "That night, Mary tells me, there had been a reconciliation. It too bad it came too late to have him fix over his will. Mr. Hurley says he tailed of it that very day. Mr. Hurley's his lawyer—I mean to say he's been attending to his affair lately. I don't know anything about them. He'll be here himself. I telephoned him and told him that Bruce had put the case in your hands and that you were here. ```markdown ``` "They might as well accuse me of murder as Mary." You know, things were getting terrible. Why, the newspapers—they don't seem to care at all what they say. Do you know what I mean? Mary's prostrated. Why, they might as well accuse me of murder as Mary." Kayton nodded, but his manner had changed. Having pumped her dry, he had no more time to waste on a garrulous woman. "I'd like to see Miss Mazuret," he said politely, but with a certain abruptness that amounted to a command. It had the desired effect on Mrs. Wyatt, who was at the moment meditating new flights of oratory. "Oh well, I don't know," she stammered. "I mean to say—if you want to—I suppose you must. I'll go right to her now." And she swept out of the room, her respect for Mr. Kayton vastly diminished. "Jon," said Kayton, simply, in a jovial voice. "You dared to getting the gun prints of the rest of the family when you're done there." "Tom," governor, replied Macmillan without looking up from his work. A moment later Finley returned with the English footman Topp in tow. The latter looked even more distressed than Andy when he was dragged into the room of death. Andy was wounded in his superstitious—Topp in his sensibilities. He had never heard of murders in well regulated households. There was no precedent for it. He stood at attention two paces into the room while Finley indicated him with the air of a museum curator showing off an ordinary specimen. "This is Topp, sir," he said to Kayton. The detective glanced at the footman and the footman stared at the detective. "I suppose this man had no experience when he came to work here," remarked Kayton, addressing the butler. "On the contrary, sir," returned Finley, "he came wild riffleens from some of the best families." "Why did they all discharge him? demanded Kayton. Topp began to quake visibly, but his dignity was put raged. "I doubt, sir"—began Finley, when Topp by a mighty effort propelled him self forward and interrupted. "If you halluled to me, sir," he said, addressing Kayton. "I kin as for myself that I've a record in service that any man might be proud of." "How did you come to be mixed up in this murder?" demanded the detective, his dark eyebrows coming together and his eyes darting baleful glances at the servant. Topp gnasped and grew whiter than his speckless collar. "B'help me I'd no 'an in it'" he cried excitedly. Kayton made an inarticulate sound, indicative of extreme unbelief. "That remains to be seen," he declared grimly, while Finley stared wonderingly from one to the other. "What were you doing that night?" "Me, sir?" demanded Topp, with a start. "I'm a man of early hours and quiet abits. I'd read me evenin' palper au" was in me'bel by 'alf past 10." "Did you hear anything that night?" There was almost a menace in Kayton's tone. "I go to bed to sleep," returned the servant degrudely. "It'll not me place to be watchin' and listenin'" Kayton shrugged his shoulders as if to conclude the inquiry. "You're one of these very heavy sleepers, I suppose." "No, sir." returned Topp. "I'm a very light sleeper, sir. You kin waitte me with a whisper." "How did it happen that you slept through a murder, then?" demanded Kayton quickly. "I didn't say I slept through a murder," protested the footman. "You say you didn't hear anything. What did you do?" "I'd an uneasy night," replied Topp reluctantly, with manifest unconsciousness. "And at 3 in the morrow" I got hup and opened my window." "Did you notice anything unusual?" demanded Kayton. The footman hesitated. "I—I can't say it was unusual," he said uncertainly. "Now?" commented the detective, with unencaled interest. "What was it?" Topp drew himself up, remembering that before all else he was a servant. "It's not me place"—he began. "What was it?" snapped Kayton, with an energy that made old Finley jump. "What's the matter with ye, man?" demanded that worthy. "Out with it!" Topp moistened his lips. "I saw a light," he said in a low voice. "Where?" The word cracked like a pistol shot. Topp gulped and finally burst out in desperation. "Well, sir," he cried, gazing accusingly at Finley, "since you will 'ave it—it was in th' room below." "What room is that?" demanded Kayton, turning also to the butler. "Why—why, sir," stammered the old man, aghast, "that's Miss Mary's room—but"— But Kayton listened to hear no more. "What did you do?" he asked Topp. "I went back to me bed an' I wag there when they waked me." Kayton thought for a moment in silence, his eyes on the floor. At last he raised them and nodded to the footman in sign of dismay. "Well, that's all for the present." Topp withdrew hurriedly, wiping the perspiration off his forehead, and Kayton asked Finley to get the maid, Kitty. The old butter slowly moved over to the bell and rang it and then swiftly faced about. "I might say, air," he said, with a mixture of deference and defiance. "I think it would be nothin' unusual for Miss Mary to have a light in her room. You're wanted by the directive, girl," he ended as the maid entered. She was a pretty, blue eyed Irish girl, and her pretty eyes opened wide with alarm at the butler's words. "What for?" she cried. Kayton barely glanced at her. "Mr. Finley, will you please bring the cook?" he asked, with a certain emphasis on the "bring." "You'll be waitin' yer time, sir," the butter warned him. "Mrs. Benningard is the only intelligent member of the household that sleeps below stairs, an' she's been pestered by the police till she's all of a flutter." "Till have to see her," said Kayton curly, and Finley went out to get the cook. Kayton nodded to the frightened maid and made a swift mental appraisement. He decided to plunge immediately into the heart of things. "Did you hear anything the night of the murder?" he naked abruptly. The girl shook her head. "No-no, sir," she replied tremulously. "Nothing whatever?" he insisted "Nothing whatever?" he insisted with a trown. Berkshire to The Richmond Field BT. Only $1.50 per year in $6000 A "She—she wouldn't let me in." Kitty hesitated a moment. "A quar- ter past I," she replied more firmly. "You got up to look at the clock, did you?" he demanded. "Oh, no, sir!" exclaimed the girl, her alarm returning. "I got up because I'd-I'd, left a window open down- stairs." "Did you go down to close it?" "Yes," replied the girl faintly. "Did you pass Miss Mazuret's room?" "Yes." "Was there a light under the door?" "Yes," still more faintly. "Did you speak to her?" A pause. "Yes. Her—her maid had gone away for the night, and I thought perhaps I could do something for her." "Was she like?" "She—she had a headache." "She said so." "Yes, sir. She said she had a headache and couldn't sleep." "Did you do anything for her?" "No, sir." "Didn't you go into her room?" he asked slowly. "No, sir." Kitty hesitated again, and he waited "She--she wouldn't let me in." "Why not he demanded instantly." "She said she'd be all right." "I'd you come down to this floor?" "No, sir. I went right back to bed." "I'd you - never mind." CHAPTER V. To Find Out the Truth. AYTON broke off with a nod as Mrs. Beauregard, the cook, guddled into the room. She was a grounded old woman. KAYTON broke off with a nod as Mrs. Benuregard, the cook, unladder into the room. She was a round faced old negro with woolly gray hair, strong teeth, still white, and a mouth of amazing breadth, depth and construction. In build she followed the line of a squat and badly constructed cylinder. In motion, she resembled a renegable black duck. She wore a neat blue calico dress and white apron, and about her head was the inertable kerchief of the negro serving woman. But Mrs. Benuregard's was a snowy white. She rolled her eyes ponderously about the room and finally brought them to rest on the great detective who was surveying her critically. "Am yo' de can't man, wants to see me?" she inquired heavily, her arms akimbo and one broad foot advanced, giving her a singularly truculent air. Kitty hastily vanished, and Kayton smiled upon the old negroes. "Are you Mrs. Beauregard?" he inquired. "Yes, suh. Ah am," she replied, voice and expression being by no means encouraging. "An Ah's heath to say 'Ah don't wanna see yo'." Ah's seen nuff o' you pleecemen. Ah observe chrysey-ebry time anythin' bad occuabs in this heath wuhld yo' allius tries to put it on to culld folks. "How long have you lived here, Mrs. Beauregard?" inquired Kayton courteously, ignoring the armignment of the police. "I'm!" sniffed the cook contemplatively. "How long has Ah lied heath! Lawd o' lobe. Ah allus lied heath! Ah lied heath ever since Miss Mary wuz in'儿 child. What business is it of you' how long. Ah lied heath? And she glared upon Kayton. "Well," returned Kayton. "If you've lived here so long you must have greatly attached to Mr. Argyle. "The old darky swelled with wrath "Don't yo' try to wish no scandal on me," she warned him. "Ah wahh'n no mo' tached to Mr. Argyle dan Mr. Argyle war 'tached to me. Dere wahh' nobody else in dia heath town could cook for him." "And I suppose you wore just as much attached to Miss Mazuret?" "Doan yo' figger yo' can make me say nuffin' gainat Miss Mary" stormed Mrs. Beauregard, abaking her flat at him. "Come roun' heath tryin' to work up mo'le' gainst dahl chile fo' do newspapers! Ah know nuff to know she didn't dong nuffin'." Kayton hit his lip. "Young Mr. Argyle," he said gravely, "has brought me here to find out the truth. If you know anything that will help to clear Miss Mazurek you had better tell it." The old termagant was impressed by both words and manner and regarded him doubtsfully for a moment. Then she wheeled heavily upon the butler. "Is this heath man lynn' to meT' aha Willy threw his hand. "The trouble is in all good. Mike Mannership, but I'm细则' the truth can't hurt Mike Mary. Do whatever we know you'd have to do." Mary nodded. "Well, what do you know?" "Ah know," declared the cook definitively, "Miss Mary hadn't anna' to do wi' dat 'magination,' 'rauser' she was on de upchh Bob all do time." "How do you know that I?" asked Kayton. "Cause Ah done see her dere." "Where were you?" "Ah was crawlin' up dom kifthen staiha, an' deh was a light up deh, an' Ah look up an' Ah see her." "What brought you upstairs?" Mrs. Beauregard gathered up huge handfuls of her apron, and rolled her eyes, swallowing visibly before she replied: "Well, sub. Ah was waked up by a powelful row in de middle ob de night. 'Peached like somebody must ha' fell down de staiha. Ah was scabbed cobhose cold. 'An den Ah wait an' lissen an' lissen, an' Ah don't heath nuffin' mo. Den Ah reckons Ah better 'restigate dat commotion. An'," her eyes rolled, "Ah done it." "Did you speak to Miss Mazuret?" interposed Kayton. "No, sub. " returned the old woman, with a 'violent shake of her woolly head. 'Ah wasn't speakin'; Ah was see" 冉 "How do you know that?" asked Kayton, lookin'. Den Ah call'ate Ah mus dreamed some ob dat noise, so I goes back to bed an didn't beah nummo mott mawnin'. An"—she took a long breath—"if you'll scme me, mistah. Ah'll go right back to mah bakin'. Yo' all 'pears to fo'get dat folks gotta eat." "All right, general," nodded Kayton, with a smile, thinking of one of the best generals in the Confederate army who bore the name of the old negress; "go back to your commissariat." Mrs. Beauregard had started to waddle out, but she wheeled about in warlike fashion. "What's dat?" she demanded. "What's dat yo' call me?" Kayton laughed and waved his hand to her. "All right, Mrs. Beauregard. If I want you again I'll send for you." Slowly withdrawing her gaze from his mithful face, as if daring him to say anything more, the cook departed, grumbling half aloud: "Yo' don' see no mo' ob dis niggah. Come 'roun' heath askin' me all dem fool questions. Ah get no—no, mingled Ah don' know when Ah'n at. Hope to de Lawd yo' all clean out of dis house an leave his heath family in peace." When Mrs. Bauregard's menacing growl had died away in the depths of the hall outside Kayton's expression instantly changed, and he looked as if he had never smiled in his life. "I want to see Miss Mazuret," said to Finley. "Miss Mary, sir?" returned the builer, visibly disturbed. "Is it necessary? Could ye not let her be?" He was almost plunging. "No." replied Kayton curtly. "Will you please go to her at once and tell her I want to see her!" The old man sighed and shook his head. "I will, sor," he said in funereal tones, and he slowly departed. A second later Kayton was making a swift but minute inventory of the contents of the big anthem desk between the windows. Manning looked up as his chief suppressed a low exclamation. He was standing at the other window with a handful of envelopes, from one of which he swiftly abstracted something. "What have you got there, governor?" Inquired Manning. Kayton held up a blank envelope. "One of these had a new $100 bill in it." "In the desk?" queried his assistant incredulously. "Looks as if it had been pretty well searched too." Kayton shrugged his shoulders and his lip curled slightly. "Yes, Joe," he said gently, "by the police." Manning grinned as he bent over the little hand satchel and carefully packed away his treasures. "He must have been going to mail it to somebody," he suggested at last. Kayton was examining the find under a pocket magnifying glass. "That's possible," he muttered. "I wonder what stopped him," remarked the other thoughtfully. Kayton was holding the other envelope up to the light, one after another, in rapid succession. He grinned, and with a perfect imitation of Finley brogue replied: "If ye knew that an' had yer supper ye could go to bed." Manning languished and, righting the table, pushed it back to the center of the room and replaced cover and booth. "I've got all these governor," he whispered. Now start now with the servant Joe. Joe. Get both hands. "Wrong in the office." "He is the Secretary, sir," said the lawyer from the bill their. "He has long been entertaining?" demanded the director. "I'm gone in her new, sir." "Well, don't delay any longer," ordered Kayton, with a touch of chernom. "Tell Mr. Hurry to come in Joe." he went on rapidly as Pinkley left "get out your pad. I want to send a telegram to the San Francisco office. Put this down in cipher." Joe stood with pencil poised as his chief dictated: "Look up Mrs. John Mauroet; madden name, Nellie Marsh. Died in 'Frisco about twenty years ago.' Get that off, Joel! "The girl's mother?" ventured the assistant. "Yes," nodded Kayton. "I want to know about, that scandal. This thing has happened through the girl some way or another." Hastening out, Meaning passed Mr. Hurley in the doorway. The lawyer entered eagerly, stripping off his gloves and held out a hand to the famous detective with a cordial smile. "Good morning, Mr. Kayton," he said pleasantly. "I'm Mr. Hurley—Mr. Argyle's lawyer." "Yes," said Kayton quietly, as he shook hands. "I'm glad to meet you." "I'm glad you've come in on the case," returned the lawyer, in a sincere manner that was in itself a compliment. "I don't doubt you'll clear it all up for us." "Well, I hope so, Mr. Hurley," said Kayton modestly. This interchange of compliments was the first trial of foils in which each man was estimating the other, and each felt in the other an antagonist, though they were on the same side. Mr. Hurley found a chair and settled himself comfortably for a chat. Kayton moved about the room like a restless bird dog as he talked, but occasionally confronting the lawyer and fixing him with a keen gaze. "I suppose," said the latter, "It will take some time. There are so many ways the thing might possibly have occurred." "An, for instance?" suggested Kayton instantly. Mr. Hurley was a trifle taken aback at this sudden challenge, but he replied promptly enough: "Well, let us suppose that this criminal obtained entry either by the convivance of one of the servants or, possibly, one of them lost a key or in some way that the investigations have not yet disclosed. He is discovered by Mr. Argyle, who threatens him with a revolver and in the struggle that enues the murder results." Kayton smiles almost imperceptibly. "And how does your theory account for the fact that throughout this struggle—a struggle, you'll notice, in which several blows were exchanged, judging by the marks on the face and chest—how do you account for the fact that Mr. Argyle made no outcry?" "His outcries may not have been heard," replied the lawyer readily. "Now two" nodded Kayton. "Of course," continued Mr. Hurley, "the argument against the burglar theory is that nothing was stolen, although the burglar may have been frightened away." "You're convinced, then, that it was a burglar?" asked Kayton. "Well, ah—no," confessed the lawyer with some hesitation. "I was merely canvassing that idea. There seems to be a lack of motive otherwise, or rather a large discrepancy between the nature of the crime and the character of the only person who might have had a motive." "Miss Mazuret?" said Kayton in a matter of fact tone. "Oh, it couldn't be Miss Mazurret!" protested the lawyer instantly. "It's incredible that a girl like her could be involved in a thing of this sort. Besides, how was she to know that if he died at that particular moment she would be the sole heir under the will?" "Oh, the will was secret!" inquired Kayton. Mr. Hurley hesitated. "Well, now. Mr. Kayton, I'll tell you about that." he said slowly. "My client had an idea that is not uncommon among millionaires. He had an almost morbid apprehension of his heirs waiting to inherit his estate—a somewhat superstitious fear of the concentrated expectations of legates. In fact, he didn't want any one to know who was THE GREEK MASTER "Oh, it couldn't be more important to benefit by his death. In the last few days of his life, when he customarily repainted reinforcing his son, he was particularly insistent on secrecy. The thing was an obsession, you understand." Kayton nodded. "Did you know that he had been distracted?" Wythe had opened his hee to ask another question when these came an interruption. Bruce Argyle burst into the room with a newspaper tightly climbed in his hand. He was plainly holding himself as he greeted the detective courteously and apologized for being late. Then he turned on the lawyer in a storm of wrath. "Look here, Hurley!" he cried. "What do you go and give out all that stuff to the newspapers for—about father's going to change his will and start them up with all this rot about Mary? Why, all these morning papers are full of the meanest of stubs. Look at this!" And he proceeded to read a few of the headlines that all plainly intimated the possible connection of Mr. Argyle's adopted daughter with the old mill官僚's murder. "That's unspeakable!" he stormed. "If Mary sees that—" "Now," broke in Mr. Hurley soothly, "why pay any attention to that sort of thing?" But Bruce was not to be soothed. He was white with anger. "It was bad enough when they instudied that some of father's stock market victims came and killed him." he went on. "or maybe some fellow wanted to marry Mary for her money and had to get him out of the way; but. Hurley, you've given them just what they wanted to build on." "I'm very. sorry," said the lawyer gently, but not apologetically, "but I didn't think we had anything to conceal. I take it that if we are going to get at the truth of this matter we need to be open and honest. Isn't that so, Mr. Korton?" "Why, of course, Mr. Hurley," agreed Kayton readily, and before Bruce could open up a new attack he skillfully shifted the ground of the conversation. "You understand, Mr. Argyle," he said with dignity. "that you are now the head of the family here, and the responsibility for the success or failure of this investigation will rest largely with you. I'll have to ask for your co-operation in everything, and I'll expect that you'll consult with me be- I "I'll expect that you'll consult with me." force you make any move or express any opinion or do anything that has a bearing on this case. "Certainly," returned young Argyle. again completely the well bred, self contained young man. "I understand that, Mr. Kayton." [TO BE CONTINUED] How to Refinish Old Surfaces. The first thing to do in refinishing old wood surfaces is to remove all varnish and paint. This may be done easily by the use of a good varnish remover. The varnish remover may be bought at any paint store, says the Woman's World. It is applied with a brush and allowed to stand for a few minutes; then varnish and paint are easily removed. If there are any burnt or stained places it may be necessary to scrape the surface with a piece of glass. Then the surface is thoroughly smoothed with sandpaper and is ready for a new paint or varnish. If it is desirable to keep the color and grain of the wood as they are a clear varnish may be used which contains the desired color. SAID HALIN PASHA. New Grand Vizier of Turkey. Resumes Balkan War. ```markdown ``` GRIEVING NEIRESS TAKES HER LIFE Miss Margaret Hilfner Drinks Poison in New York Hotel HER -HOME IN POTTSTOWN She Had Been a Victim of Melan- solia Since the Death of Her Mother Last Spring. Margaret Hitner, twenty-seven years old, whose home until recently was at 60 North Franklin avenue, Potatown, Pa., committed suicide in her room at a hotel for women in East Seventy-ninth street, New York. She had been a victim of melanocolia since the death of her mother last spring. Miss Hitner, her brother, George W. Hitner, and a sister leased a house in Haestings-on-the-Hudson, a few weeks ago. It was the hope of the brother and sister that the change of scene would benefit Miss Margaret and that result was apparently obtained. But the young woman thought she would feel better mentally and physically were she engaged in some active work. She determined to become an East Side settlement worker, and with that object in view came to New York from Hastings and registered at, the Martha Washington hotel. Her brother and an unmarried sister were to have met her. When she did not appear he telephoned the hotel and Miss Hittner's body was found in her room. The young woman had ended her life while in bed. She was dressed in a nightrobe when found by Mrs. Catherine Keegan, the housekeeper. Manager Brown immediately sent for Dr. Emler Williams, the house physician. There were evidences that Miss Hittner had died from poisoning, according to Dr. Williams, although no bottle containing the poison was found in the room. The sister was no overcome when she learned of Margaret's suicide that she fainted. The brother, who holds a responsible position in Pottstown, Pa., where the family is well known and respected, at once took charge of the body. Miss Hitner arrived at the hotel alone on Sunday and was assigned to room 722. According to the management, she had never stopped there before. The young woman was well dressed and had plenty of money. It was also learned that the dead girl was helpless to a considerable part of her father's estate. Blind Fifty Years. Sees Family at Last One of the humblest homes in Hillsdale, Mich. was made the happiest in the whole forty-eight states when Mrs. Mary J. Welsh who had been blind for fifty years, recovered her sight. When she was a girl of sixteen her eyes failed until she became entirely blind. In that condition she married and became the mother of eight children, whom she never saw until Saturday. To make her burden doubly hard, her husband became ill, and despite her handicap she was forced to take in washing to suupart the family. She struggled on until her children were able to earn some money for themselves. Then things became a bit easier for her, but her sightless eyes still aches for a sight of the children of whom she was so proud. The years passed and the children grow to womanhood and manhood. The sons brought the mother to Chicago, where she was taken to a hospital for treatment. The surgeons there examined her and found that she was suffering from a double cataract, which had shut the sight from both her eyes. She was discharged from the hospital, and two sons and a daughter greeted her. She was taken home to Hillsdale, where the entire family welcomed her. Her sight is not strong yet, but she was assured it would be better after a time. --- The Texas $102,000,000, oil penalty suit was unexpectedly settled when the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, one of the defendants, paid $600,000 in ponalties in the Eighth district court in Greenville, Tex. The penalty was paid under an agreed settlement. By its terms John D. Archbold and H. C. Folger, Jr., of New York, Standard Oil men who are majority stockholders in the Magnolia Petroleum company, of Corsicana. Tex., another defendant, agree that their stock is to be held by a trustee to be selected by Attorney General B. F. Looney. It is further agreed that the Magnolia and the Coralicans Petroleum company, the other Texas oil concerns which is a defendant shall be operated wholly independent of Standard Oil interests --- Johns Released in Lake Tragedy. The liability of the commonwealth to make out a case strong enough to hold the defendant for the grand jury issued Judge Fuller in Wilmington, Pa., to discharge from custody. Robert Jones, who has been confined for the county jail for nine days, charged with the murder of Alice Orignal. this body was found in Marvey's time on the morning of July 7. Although the district attorney and the detectives followed every clue and called every witness that knew anything about the case, including the members who composed the party at the lake on the evening of July 4, no new evidence was presented at the hearing and the accused received his liberty on motion of his attorney, F. A. McGuligan, who held, that in the first instance a murder had not been proven, and in the second instance that defendant had not been connected as principal or accomplice in her death. Two of the physicians who assisted at the second autopsy declared that death was due to drowning, and that they found nothing that would indicate foul play. So the case against Johns fell, leaving the causes which led Alice Crispell into the lake, whether by suicide, design or by force, as much a mystery as ever. Whether the mystery will ever be cleared is uncertain, although the district attorney said the investigation would be continued if promising clues were found. --- Fec. Roosevelt In 1916 Michigan, the state that made it possible for the country to know just how seldom Colonel Roosevelt took a mint julep, has now been chosen as the ground from which the colonel's candidacy for president on the Republican ticket in 1916 is forecasted. In addressing the state bar association at Lansing United States Senator McCumber, of North Dakota, declared: "I believe that Colonel Roosevelt's friends are planning to enter his dame in the primaries in the various states and he will become an active candidate for the nomination for president on the Republican ticket." Stricken Blind by Shock. W. Terkath, twenty-three years old, an electrician at Baldwin's Locomotive works, in Philadelphia, lost the sight of both eyes through an accident in the Hamilton street shop. He was repairing a motor and he accidentally touched a live wire with a stool tool he held in his hand. He was bending over the motor at the time, and a shower of sparks and fire flew from the motor to his face. He was stunned and after he was received by other workmen he was unable to see. He was taken to the Medico-Chirurgical hospital. The physicians say his sight has been destroyed. Girl Fined $25 For Blt Skirt The S. R. O. sign was hung out on Judge Crutchfield's court room in Richmond, V., on Wednesday, when Miss Flossy Brown appeared to tell all about how she scandalized Mayor Alnaille and other citizens by wearing a silt skirt right out in public. Miss Brown's defense was that the silt was a dressmaker's error—that it had been only basted instead of securely sewed, and that it came unfastened in walking. She paid $25 fine after Mayor Alnaille had testified that it revealed too much stocking. Wreck Victim Cuts His Throat. Plinned beneath an overturned locomotive at Decatur, Ala., Huston Fleming, an engineer, put an end to his tortures by cutting his own throat when the spectators of his plight refused his request to kill him. Fleming, with Floyd Hamlin, an air inspector, was testing a new locomotive in the Louisville & Nashville yards when it was hurled from the tracks by a switch engine and overturned. Hamlin died. --- Viper In Hair Downs Woman. After an hour's desperate struggle to tear a four-foot viper from her hair, Mrs. Rachel Glimmore, aged forty-five years, of near Lima, O., was found unconscious on the floor of her farm home by her husband. She was still clutching the writhing snake. The viper, which had lain colleted up on a lodge above a cellar doorway, struck Mrs. Glimmore as she descended to the cellar and lodged in her hair. Four Dead In Mine Gave-In. Four men were instantly killed and two others probably fatally injured when a mine drainage shaft caved in at Ernest, five miles from Indiana, Pa. The men were sinking a new shaft, which was to be used to drain water from the mines. The cave-in took place while the men were at the bottom of the shaft. It required three hours to dig the bodies out. Baby Hange Herself In Grlb Strangled to death in her crib, where she had been placed to sleep but a few minutes before, the ten-month-old daughter of John Hallman, of Phoenikville, Pa. was found by her father. The child had literally hanged herself. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA — FLOUR weak; winter, clear, $3.75@3.90; city mills, fancy, $5.25@6.60. RYE FLOUR quiet, at $3.40G 3.65 per barrel. WHEAT arm; No. 2 red, new, 90 90½ c. CORN firm; No. 2 yellow, 71% @22% OAT8 quiet; No. 2 white, 46% 44%c.; lower grades, 44c. POULTRY: Live steady; white, 18 @19c.; old roosters, 12 @13c. Dressed choice, fowls, 19c.; old roosters, 12%c. MUTTER quiet; fancy creamery, 80c. per lb EGGS steady; selected, 26 @ 28c. nearby, 24c.; western, 24c. POTATOES steady, at 65c @1.80 per barrel. Live Stock Market PITTSBURGH (Union Stock Yards) CATTLE: newly: choice. $8.70(29; prima, $8.30(25.50. SHEEP slow, prime weathers, $5.25 $8.55; culls and commons, $27.3; barns, $4.50;7; veal calves, $110 112.5; HOOD strong, prime heavies, $3.65 $9.25; mediums, $10; heavy Yorkers, not Yorkers and pigs, $10.05;10.10; barns, $6.50. A Young Cynic. Tom—They say that every woman is beautiful in some one's eyes. Do you believe it? Jack—Certainly—If you include her own.—Philadelphia Press. "Love for your daughter has driven me half crazy." "It has, eh? Well, who completed the job?"—New York American. Logic. Tencher — Who'll tell me what is meant by the floating population? Kid—People who live in houseboats. -Kansas City Star. Feelish. "Dad, aren't washerwomen foolish? "Are they? Why?" "Why, because they set tubs to catch soft water when it fains hard."—Comic Cuts. Breaking His Promise. "All the same, you promised mother that you'd never let a cloud come be tween us."—Pete Mele. A Compromise. Private Secretary - I only want enough salary so I can marry and be comfortable. R. B. President—What you ask is impossible, but I'll give you enough money to marry on—Chicago News. He had stolen a lock of her golden hair, And, alone in his room, he ripped it. But he had naught on the mansion there. For, alone in her room, she missed it. "That boob has been clipping my switch!" she said. Then gligged and spoken, "To think. That look that he fasceted once grew on my face. One of the bones of a clatter." THE WOMAN. Sharing her shadows and smiles and tears: The woman we walk with hand and hand Over the wall, we rugged land. The quiet places, the stormy heights—Do we walk with her, too, in her lonely nights? The woman we walk with—think of her When you feel the rollicking impulse ail, she can we share with her chourour: She has her share and her heart and flower in all that we do and hope and plan. Now, isn't it true, sir, man for man? The woman we walk with and who shares Our early struggles and trials and carrs. As a separate being, of separate mind As a separate being, of separate mind Of separate feeling and heart and soul—The woman we walk with, walk with whole? The woman we walk with down the days! In our cherish and love always And ours to take into partnership Not only in service of hand and lip. But service of soul and hope and dream. Do we let her come into our lofty gleam? The woman we walk with, down the years Han borne our burden and swept our tears. It is only that her life should be a life of light and freedom. Flushed and flowing, for our own brave ESTRANGED. WHEN daylight dies and night comes down space And little winds awake with tender sighs I'll see the firelight playing on your face. When daylight dies. MY heart will watch you in my loving eyes. Intent, imploring, just that look of grace For which my longing, vainly stiffed, cries. When daylight dies. OH, let me hold your hand a little space! Perhaps my love will teach you in this wise And bring your wayward heart to my embrace When daylight dies. -Selected. SONG. BONG. HOPE, the great explorer; Love, whom none can blind; Youth, that looks before her; Age, that looks behind; Joy, with brow like summers; Care, with wintry pate. Masquers are and mummers At life's gate. POWER, with narrow forehead; Wealth, with haggard palm; Wisdom old, whose hoar head Vaunta a barren calm. Haughty overcomers. In their pomp and state. Masquers all and mummers At death's gate. William Watson. COURAGE The easy to lie by the mountain side And to dance while the lilppe plays, But can you smile when you hear the diree Or laugh on the darkest days? The gay little birds sing sweet at morn As they swing midst the dew leaves. But the owl stalks forth in the gloom of night And screams and moans through the trees. Shall we like the owl mean in the night Or sing like the birds at morn? Shall we be fearful or calm and brave In sunshine and in storm? Let us learn to be sturdy and strong like this one. Through tempest and gale and snow And, though we be crushed and broken and bent, Still always stronger grow. And, like the pine on younger hills. Though the storm be wild and fierce. Let us upward strive with courage rare And strive the clouds to pierce. -Maud L. Johnson. BLINDNESS WHEN I consider how my light is spent - Ere half my days in this dark world - and wide And that one talent which is death to hide. My true account, leat he, returning, chide "Doth God exact day labor, light denied?" I fondly ask. But lament, to prevent that murmur, soon replies, "God doth not need Either man's work or his own gifts. Who best Bear a mild yoke, they serve him best. His state Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed. And post 'er land and ocean without rest. They also serve who only stand and eat." ROSEMARY BITTER as tears and sweet as love thou art, Thou silver herb, embalming all the woe. *Breads perfume all about my garden waste.* *O sweet as love. O bitter sweet as death. How dangger sharp thy soft leaf is to taste!* *Dear memory of a face I shall not see. O bitter parting I shall not again. O bitter parting. O beloved pain!* *O rosemary. O gray-green rosemary!* A cat can lose nine lives, they say. And yet it isn't in it With Mr. Prog, who any day Can croak nine times a minute. —Cincinnati Enquirer. First Urchin—Say, Tommy, would youse rather be a zebra or a giraffe? Second Urchin—A giraffe, or course. It'd be a cinch for lookin' over de fence' at de ball.—Boston Transcript. He was an infant prodigy; At ten he could read Greek. But now he's twenty-five, and he Is making ten per week. —Cincinnati Enquirer. Nell—He had the inducacy to say he was the light of my life, so I learned him down. Bell! I suppose he felt quite put on about it.—Philadelphia Record. COMBINATIONS. Combinations may exist for a good purpose, just as they may exist for a bad purpose; whether among business men, among farmers, among inburers, and, as regards all of them, our aim should be effectively to suppress combinations that work evil and also to favor those that do well, while nevertheless exercising over them such thoroughgoing control as to enable us to be sure that they in very fact do well allow to competitors, to wage workers and to the general public. If a corporation or a combination makes for efficiency we favor it, provided the benefits are shared with reasonable equality among the employers and capitalists, the workers and the general public, if, however, the so called efficiency represents merely profits for the employer obtained by exploiting the workmen or mistreating his rivals or swindling the general public, then our desire is not merely to stop the practices, but to punish those who take part in them. It is our aim to help legitimate business. We wish to see the business man proper and make money, but unless he does prosper and make money he can neither permanently pay good wages to his employees nor permanently render good service to the public.—Colonel Roseltt. "Variety's the spice of life" and "Not much the worse for wear" were colled by Cowper. Edward Young tells us "Death loves a shining man" and "A fool at forty is a fool indeed." "Of two evils I have chosen the less" and "The end must justify the means" are from Matthew Prior. GEMS OF THOUGHT. Health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of—a blessing that money cannot buy—Isaac Walton. Only the actions of the Just Smell sweet and blossom in the dust. —James Shirley. As the ancients Say wisely: Have a care of the main chance. And look before you leap. For as you sow ye are like to reap. —Samuel Butler. Since knowledge is but sorrow's spy. From insurance our comfort flows - Prior. HOTEL HOTEL DALE THE HALL OF THE MUSEUM CAPE MAY, N. J. This magnificent hotel, located beautiful seashore resort in the improvement, superlative service, and refined patronage in houses, tennis, etc., on pre to ladies and children. SEN E. W. D This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service, and refined patronage. Orchestra daily. Garage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. E. W. DALE, Owner D. J. FARRAR, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. ALL KINDS OF CARPENTRY. OFFICE ROOM, NO. 405. MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK BUILDING 'Phone, Monroe—2637. RESIDENCE, 610 N. FIRST STREET—SHOP IN REAR 'Phone, Monroe—2166. Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Style of Architecture. Job Work a Specialty. A. D. PRICE, Funeral Director, Embalmer and Liveryman. All Orders Promptly Filled at Short Notice by telegraph or telephone. Halls rented for meetings and also Entertainment. Plenty of room with all necessary conveniences. Large Plenty for Band Wagons for Hire at reasonable rates and nothing but first-class Carrington, Buggien, etc. Keep constantly on hand fine funeral supplies. "A life partnership, my boy," gossiped the old chap brightly, "no that's what you contemplate with Miss Richard. But are you sufficiently well off to take such a serious step?" "Oh, that's all right," replied the youth uritily. "We shall rub along well enough. You see, her pa will give us a house and some garden, her uncle is going to port up with a corpulent check, and she owns a little money of her own." "And," inquired the old gent, "may I inquire what you contribute to the partnership?" The young man blushed, and to twinkle in the old man's eye grew still more noticeable. "Well -er," admitted the bridegroom, "—er principally the name"—Boston Globe. The moon is up in splender, And golden stars attend her; The heavens are calm and brightly, Trees cast a deepening shadow, And slowly off the meadow A mist is rising silver white. Night's curtains now are closing Round half a world, reposing In calm and holy trust. All seems one vast, still chamber; Where weary hearts remember No more the sorrows of the dust. --Matthina Claudius. THE ECONOMY 316 North Third Street. FINE TAILORING CLEANING DYEING AND REPAIRING. CHITMAN M. WHITE. Proprietor. STRAUS' SPECIAL PURE WHISKEY WILL Satisfy the Lover on the Magic Kind of Stimulation. Special Prices We Have All Grades of Good Lau- quers, Ongars and Johnsons. Owl and See bs. Richmond, Virginia DALE C. 7:30 A.-Loc 8:15 A.-Loc 9:00 A.-Exp 10:00 A.-Loc Cliff 12:00 Noon-Expo 2:15 P.-Exp 4:00 P.-Loc 5:00 P.-Loc 5:18 P.-Loc 5:15 P.-Loc 6:40 P.-Limit 7:10 P.-Exp *Helper P. TRATNS ADR East: 9:45 A. East: 11:30 A. Local from West and 7:20 P. M. M. 10:30 P. James River I **Daily Expo SEABOA lated in the heart of the most world; replete with every mod- construction, appointments, Orchestra daily. Garage, nises. Special attention glv- for booklet. DALE, Owner Schedule in Effect September 30, 1912 Lake Erie Brid St Station, Richmond, FOR NORFOLK P.M. 2:00 P.M. , 6:10 P.M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND BOSTT: 6:15 A.M. P. 8:50 A.M. , 9:00 P.M. , 9:30 A.M. Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: "11:40 A.M. "6:25 P. M. , "11:30 P. M. From the West: "6:40 A. P. a2:10 P. M. , b1:60 P. M. , "6:05 P. F. , "9:00 P. M. For Florida and South: 811" A. M. and 7:55 P. M. 1:00 A. M. Charleston. For Norfolk: 0:00 A. M. 0:00 P. M. 6:10 P. M. 0:00 P. M. For N. & W. Ry. West: 0:15 A. M. 0:00 A. M. 0:00 P. M. and 8:00 P. M. A M, "8:00 P. M, and 8:00 P. M, For Petersburg 1:30 A M, "8:15 A M, "8:15 A M, A M, "8:15 A M, "9:00 A M, "12:00 A M, 9:00 P. M, "4:10 P. M, "8:00 P. M, "9:00 P. M, 11:00 P. M, "9:00 P. M, "11:00 P. M, For Golden 1:30 A M, "8:20 P. M, "11:00 P. M, Trains arrive Elkhorn daily 1:30 A M, "8:30 A M, "8:30 A M, "8:30 A M, "8:30 A M, "8:30 A M, "8:30 A M, A M, "11:00 P. M, "11:00 P. M, "9:00 P. M, 11:15 P. M, "8:00 P. M, "8:00 P. M, "9:00 P. M, 11:15 P. M, "16:00 P. M, 11:30 P. M, Except in holiday only. Time of arrival and departure and costumed not guaranteed. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, P. B. following schedule weekly published in information A. M. -- Dally -- local for Charlotte B. and Raleigh. 10:20 A. M. -- Dally -- Lindsay -- Fife. ham and Raleigh. 10:20 A. M.-Daily-Limited- ad For all points South. DRAWN Room Poor- ly. 8:50 P. Bedroom. 8:50 P. Except Sunday Local. Durham and Inter- mediate stadiums. 8:50 P. Atlanta and Birmingham. Limited Room Sleeping Car. 11:45 P. M.-Daily- Limited For all points South.-Fullman ready at 8:00 P. M. YORK RIVER LINE. 4:50 P. M.-Ex. day-to-West Point, con- secting for 4:50 P. Wednesday and Fri- day. 8:50 P. A. M.-Ex. Sleeping Car. 4:50 P. M.-Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day to West Point. ARRIVES BRIDGESON. From the South; 8:50 A. M.-Daily. A. M.-Daily. 8:50 P. M.; daily-18:50 Except Sunday; 8:50 P. M. daily. From West Point; 8:50 A. M. daily. 11:50 Wednesday and Fri-day; 4:50 P. G. K. BURGLEY, D. P. A. 897 East Mate State, Phoenix, Madison-997 C. & C. 9:00 A. *Express-Daily*-Norfolk, Old Point. 10:00 A. *Local-Daily*-Lyndsburgh, Loxleston. 12:00 Noon-*Express-Daily*-Norfolk, Old Point. 12:15 P. *Express-Daily*-Dincinnati, Louisville. 12:40 P. *Express-Daily*-Norfolk, Old Point. 12:55 P. *Local-Daily*-Newport News, Old Point. 12:58 P. *Local-Daily*-Newport News, Louisville. 12:58 P. *Local-Kr. Bus.-Lynchburg. 12:60 P. *Limited-Daily*-Dincinnati, Chicago. 12:10 P. *Express-Daily*-Cla., Louisville. 12:10 P. *Express-Daily*-Cla., Louisville. TRAINS ARRIVE BICHDON-Local from East: 9:45 A. M. 7:40 P. M. Through from East: 11:20 A. M. 2:05 P. M. 6:20 P. M. from West: 8:20 A. M. **9:25 A. M. and 7:20 A. M. through: 8:20 A. M. 11:25 A. M. and 3:20 P. M. James River Line. **9:25 A. M. 7:18 P. M. **Daily Excerpt Sunday. SEABOARD AIR LINE Southbound trains scheduled to leave Rich- mond daily: 9:00 A. M.-Local to Norfolk. 1:10 P. M.-Filberspier and coachee, Atlanta, Birm- ingham, Savannah, Jacksonville. 1:25 P. M.-P. M.- Perers and coachee, Atlanta, Birmingham, Mem- phis. 1:00 A. M.-Charlie and coachee, Jack- sonville. Northbound trains scheduled to arrive in Richmond daily: 5:35 A. M., 7:40 A. M. 5:05 P. M., 6:50 P. Local. ALPHEUS SCOTT CHURSE HILL Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. Office, 3006 P St. Phone Mad. 2237 Residence, 1015 St. James St., Phone Mad. 6619 Phone, Mad. 6619 Paraphernalia, Material and Service of the Beat, Reliable Service, Moderate Rates. MADAME SCOTT, Embalmer for for Women and Children and in attendance at funerals. OLD PAPERS PLANET Office. Send when in need. JOHN M. Higgins, DEALER IN CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. PURE GOODS, FULL VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin Street. (Near Old Market) NIGHT'S SONG Matthias Claudius. RAILROADS. TO AND FROM WASHINGTON AND BEYOND Leave Richmond Arrive Richmond +5.20 A.H. Byrd St. Stm. +5.41 A.H. Main St. Stm. +7.50 A.H. Main St. Stm. +7.40 A.H. Byrd St. Stm. +8.40 A.H. Main St. Stm. +10.25 A.H. Byrd St. Stm. +12.01 noon Byrd St. Stm. +2.00 P.H. Byrd St. Stm. +2.50 P.H. Byrd St. Stm. +3.00 P.H. Byrd St. Stm. +4.00 P.H. Kina Nation. +5.15 P.H. Kina St. Stm. +5.00 P.H. Byrd St. Stm. ACCOMMODATION TRANS-WEEKDAYS. Leave Byrd St. Stm. 6.05 P.M. for Fredericksburg, Leave Rha No. 7.30 A.M. for Ashland, Arrive Byrd No. 8.25 A.M. from Fredericksburg. Arrive Kha No. 6.20 A.M. from Ashland. Daily, 1 weekdays, 2 Sundays only. All trained to or from Byrd Street Station stay at Kba. Time of arrival and departures not guaranteed. Read the signs. N. & W. NORFOLK ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK. Daily. a Dally Ex. Sunday. b Sunday. Only. W. R. BEVILL, Pass. Tref. Mgr. W. 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SATURDAY.....JULY 20, 1013 Colored folks can help the race by helping themselves. Laziness is an abomination and quareltability a curse. If we do not trust ourselves, how can we expect other folios to trust us? Now comes the information that the colored folks who need bathing most are to be deeded access to the beach at Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. George H. Walls, who owns the only bath house on the beach for colored people is said to be in a legal tilt with the owner of the property and is in danger of losing his lease on the same. These white folks are discriminating against us on the land and they are now barring us from the water. There will certainly be a reaction and God will bring all things right in His own time. THE NEW YORK SITUATION. The reports of the disagreements now existing between members of the Emancipation Proclamation Committee which has the disbursement of the twenty-five thousand dollars appropriated by New York state is emphasized by the announcement that Chairman Robert N. Wood has been notified by Gov. Sulier that he is greatly displeased and disappointed over the slip-shod way the business affairs of the Commission have been conducted. He deemed it necessary to go so far as to threaten with removal the members of the Commission unless his orders are obeyed. This means that patience has ceased to be a virtue. It is indeed unfortunate that such a condition of affairs should obtain among the colored people of that state. We hope that this caustic rebuke may produce results and that the colored people of the great Empire State may not continue to be the object of ridicule among the people of the country at large. MR. BRYAN AND HIS CRITICS. Hon. William Jennings Bryan seems to be dealing with a most embarrassing situation from the wrong angle. After announcing that one thousand dollars per month are insufficient to support him and his family, he proceeds to increase his income at the manifest expense of the government instead of reducing his living expenses, to the slight inconvenience of himself and those dependent upon him for support. It will appear to the average citizen, legislator, member of Congress, and United States Senator, Governor and the like that (£33.15) thirty-three dollars and fifteen cents per day including Sundays and holidays is "pretty good" pay. He was quoted by the telegraphic reports as follows: Mountain Lake Park, Md., July 17 Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan delivered his lecture, "The Making of a Man" before an audience of 2,000 persons at the Chauantaqun here today. The Secretary in his address made no reference to recent criticism of him for devoting a part of his time to the Chauantaqun platform, other than to say at the opening that he was not worried by criticism which came in the life of a man in politics, and that he always gladly answered his critics. Subsequent to his lecture, however, when asked if I 12,000 was not sufficient to maintain his family, would he advocate an increase, Mr. Bryan replied that he would not. The salary, he said, was sufficient to meet all expenses when these are confined to the home and official life. This, however, was not true in his case, for the reason that there were certain fixed charges that must be met. "These charges," he said, "with my living expenses and expenses incident to my position, exceed my salary." Asked whether his farm did not yield an income the Secretary replied it was a liability and not an asset. yield an income the Secretary replied it was a liability and not an asset. Continuing, he said: "When a man leaves his home to take office he must must certain expenses he cannot avoid. Every man in public life knows I am not delivering lectures with the view of adding to my store. I must keep intact whatever money I have accumulated for my old age and my family. I cannot expect to be a broad-winner when the infirmities of age overtake me. The public will suffer no injury. I will always be in touch with the National Capital and my engagements are such they may be canceled at a moment's notice. Col. Bryan was introduced at the Chautauqua by Col. John T. McGraw, Democratic national committeeman from West Virginia, as "the greatest statesman since Gladstone." Further than to say that Mr. Bryan was paid a guarantee of $250 for his appearance at Mountain Lake, the Rev. Dr. Rex, superintendent of the Chautauqua refused to discuss the financial end of the lecture. It was however, authoritatively stated that Mr. Bryan was to receive, besides the $250 guaranteed, one-half of the receipts above $500, and the association was to meet all expenses. Supt. Rex, said: "It was a most profitable day. We are well satisfied and would be glad to have Mr. Bryan for a return date." Several delegations were on hand from different points to engage Mr. Bryan to lecture but he turned a deaf ear to all. Mr. Bryan refused to permit the selling of tickets at the gate. It may be though that there is method in Mr. Bryan's "madness" and he is taking this means of acquaintng the country with the fact that in order to properly reward and satisfy him it will be necessary to recite for him a position paying in excess of forty thousand dollars per year. An accommodating public should take the hint and assure him of a nomination and an election as President of, the United States three years hence. He would then receive ($25,000) seventy-five thousand dollars per year with ($25,000) twenty-five thousand dollars per year extra for traveling expenses. Mr. Bryan evidently realizes or believes that he should sit at "the head of the table" with Hon. Woodrow Wilson in his cabinet. Judging by his language, this change would insure his retirement from the lecture course and guarantee all of his time and services to the government. Our personal experience has been though that a person who will not render faithful service on $5.00 per week after having agreed to do so, will not render faithful service on $25.00 per week. The "milk in the cocoanut" is that Mr. Bryan knows that he should be discharging the duties of President of the United States and drawing the salary, and he is certainly advising the American public that a difference of ($63,000) sixty-three thousand dollars per annum in his financial accounts and those of Hon. Woodrow Wilson is not appreciated by him. After all, Mr. Bryan may have a just cause for his grievance and his expressions of dissatisfaction. - Subscribe to The Richmond PLANET. $1.16 per year. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. A Milk Diet There are beauty and health in every glass of milk. It is a sovereign remedy for many ills. For the thin girl a glass at midtime is not enough to give her the beautiful arms and shoulders she desires, but glass after glass must be taken until three, four or even six quarters are the daily portion. The more nervous and run down the condition the more milk is needed. It should always be slipped slowly and never drunk when in a dried or overheated condition. HEALTH·HINT FOR TODAY. A healthy person should always eat fruit in the raw state. For those who are ill or delicate the fruit should be stewed. The acids which are sometimes present in very large quantities in apples—especially the sour varieties—render them rather injurious for the stomach, and the sweet and juicy varieties are more easily digested. Apples are also beneficial in diabetes and are more digestible when stewed. The juice of the apple is a very beneficial drink. In general, pears are not easily digested, as they contain hard, grity and indigestible granules. They are more digestible by cooking. Apricots and peaches should only be eaten when perfectly ripe, in which manner they are easily digested. Among peaches the free stone varieties are best digested. The cling stones are not to be recommended for weak stomach. Fresh raw plums, prunes and green gages are well digested when they are ripe and tender. However, plums and prunes, even when taken in large quantities, are more beautiful than green gages. Cherries and grapes, too, are two of the most beneficial fruits, and both may be freely partaken of in season. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. The Value of Chocolate. Chocolate is one of the most wholesome of foods. But it should be reserved for eating after meals. Nothing can be worse than chocolate eaten before a meal, for then it ruins appetite. Chocolate should consist of equal parts of sugar and cocoa. When it contains, as most of that sold in the cheap candy stores does, more sugar than cocoa, it loses much of its real food value. Chocolate and cocoa are almost as stimulating as coffee and tea, but have none of the injurious effects upon the nervous system which are for many people the great drawback to these drinks. Chocolate is best when made overnight and allowed to stand. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. Stopping Noisebleed. There are two little arteries which supply the whole face with blood, one on each side. These branch off from the main arteries on each side of the windpipe and, running up toward the eyes, pass over the outside of the jawbone, about two-thirds of the way back from the chin to the angle of the jaw, under the ear. Now, suppose your nose bleeds by the right nostril, with the end of the forefinger feel along the outer edge of the right jaw until you feel the beating of the artery directly under your finger, the same as the pulse in your wrist; then press the finger hard upon it, thus getting the little follow in a tight place between your finger and the jawbone. The result will be that not a drop of blood goes into that side of the face, while the pressure continues; hence the nose instantly stops bleeding for want of blood to flow, and the ruptured vessels in the nose probably by that time will contract, so that when you let the blood into them they will not bleed. Bleeding from a cut or wound anywhere about the face may be stopped in the same way. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. The summer days are here. Take good care of your leeches. Keep it clean and sweet all the time. A good way to dolels is to wash it, pay, once a week with boiling water containing a little soda. Also be careful to keep it free from stale and decaying foods of every kind. Scrupulous cleanliness is the only way to avoid the danger of ptomaleus (possonging and even the lesser intestinal disorders that are caused by eating sour, stale and partially decayed foods. His Year. "Well, Claude," inquired the county clerk, addressing a young negro who had percolated into the office and stood nervously fingerling his hat in both hands, "what can I do for you?" "Wy - w-y, sah. I wants - dat in. If you seriously please sah - wants to get a license to practice mat-imoan, sah." And This From England And From England. Smith was a constant worry to his friends. They never knew when to and when not to treat him sectionally since as he frankly admitted, he delighted in pulling other people's legs. 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It was authoritatively stated upon unimpoachable authority that the developments of the coming two weeks are regarded as fraught with tremendous importance to the Huerta government. So delicate is the information they contain that an intimation of the advice became known only with the stipulation that it was unofficial and that it should not be represented as being the view of any official of the United States government. Authoritative publication of the nature of the advices, it was said, probably would precipitate the very crisis the dispatches forecast. The means by which the predicted events were to be brought to pass or what was to follow were not blinded at in the reports, which, so far, have found no reflection in military or naval preparations by the United States. Moanmble the administration is marking time, on the Mexican problem; pending the arrival of Ambassador Wilson from Mexico City. He is expected by Thursday or Friday. President Wilson finds himself in the same state of doubt as to actual conditions in the rebellion-torn republting at the facts, he summoned the ting as the facts, he summoned the American ambassador to the capital. He realizes that even the Americans scattered throughout Mexico individually are unable to get a comprehensive view of the situation in the whole country, their judgment being affected, by purely local events. From the Mexican capital come reports that have turned every engagement into a federal victory, and so far the administration has heard absolutely nothing, except through press reports, from the Constitutional side of the case. This has led to an intimation that information of reliable character, would be welcomed by the administration. At the request of Secretary Bryan Surgion General Blue, of the public health service, has ordered quarantine officers at Havana and Key West to expedite the passage of Ambassador Wilson. Official advises have been received by the state department from the American embassy in Mexico City that the projected pro-Japanese demonstrations in that capital would not take place. This news is regarded as of great importance, as it indicates a realization on the part of the Huerta government that those demonstrations might have an effect, so far as the United States is concerned, different from that intended. President Wilson, Secretary Bryan and other high officers of the administration are convinced that much of the anti-American sentiment in Mexico City is artificial. A government official said that the president, after careful inquiry, had learned enough to convince him that a group of persons in the Mexican capital was responsible for demonstrations that had taken place and that those affairs were not due to any popular feeling. LABOREB KILLS FOREMAN Says Vision of Satan Prompted Him to Cut Off Man's Head. Thomas Hutchins, forty-five years old, foreman for the Spring Rock Water company, was killed by a laborer in Plymouth township, near Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The water company is laying a line of water pipes there, and employs a large number of laborers. Hutchins was in a stooping position, arranging some levels, when Mike Brehls came up from behind and struck him a violent blow on the head with a shovel. Hutchins was rendered unconscious. The laborer then took a hatchet from Hutchins' hand and hit him a powerful blow on the neck, severing the head. Brehls then fled to his boarding house. He returned in a short time dressed, in his best clothes. His few countrymen obtained a rope and would have hanged him to a tree had not the American workmen interfered. It is not known that the foreman and the laborer had ahy quarrel. One report has it, that the man went suddenly insane. Brehis was locked up. He declared that the devil prompted him to do the deed and that he saw his satanic majesty crunching on the shoulders of his victim. Brothers Die In Fire Clasped in each other's arms, Gordon and Emmet Von Komme, respectively four and five years old, were buried to death in the room in their home in Balkanore, where they were清洗. Fire started from a gas stove College Woman Dead at 114, Mary Murray, colored, 114 years old, Dead in Mt. n. G4. She was the oldest woman in Georgia. Who Wedded Rich Widow In San Diego, Cal. ```markdown ``` Dinner to Celebrate Wedding Had to Be Abandoned. U. S. Grant, Jr., who recently married Mrs. American Hill, a young widow, in San Diego, Cal., issued invitations for a dinner to celebrate the wedding. Many of the invitations were unanswered and the dinner was abandoned. Mr. Grant's own children refuse to recognize the bride, and the only one who appeared for the dinner was the youngest son, who is an undergraduate at Harvard. Mr. and Mrs. Grant left on the steamer Yale for San Francisco, from where they will sail on a tour of Australia, South Africa and South America. Mr. Grant said before his departure that he would probably never return to San Diego. He feels very keenly the position in which his marriage has placed him. 35 NEGROES BURN IN PRISON GELLS Mississippi Convicts Cut Off From Escapa. Trapped by flames in the second floor or an antiquated convict cage, thirty-five negro prisoners were burned to death at the Oakley convict farm, twenty miles from Jackson, Miss. While the flames rapidly ate away the only stairway leading to the second floor, the prisoners frantically toro at the heavy bars that covered the fall windows, but to no avail. Their screams brought guards and other prison attachés, but the flames drove back members of the rescue party each time they attempted to liberate the negroes who one by one fell back into the flames and perished. Everything was in the fire's favor. The building was constructed ten years ago of lumber (taken from a discarded penitentiary); there was no fire fighting apparatus at the farm, and the first floor of the building was filled with inflammable material. Farmers living nearby hurried to the fail to help the fire fighters, but they were no assistance, as the fire burned too rapidly. The convicts all were worked in the cotton fields of the state farm and were housed in the "cage", at night. Among them were some desperate criminals serving long sentences. PROVIDES HOME FOR WOMEN Will of York Woman Leaves $40,000 For Institution. Four hundred thousand dollars has been set aside for the erection and maintenance of a home for aged women in York, Pa., by the will of Miss Anna L. Gardner. The will provides that $150,000 shall be expended in the erection of the home and the balance is for maintenance. The home is to be erected for "worthy aged and unmarried women of good character and habits, of Penn- sylvania, not less than fifty years of age." BOY BLOWN TO PIECES Dynamite Stick Explodes While Youngster is Wrestling With Brother. A stick of dynamite in the hip pocket of Martin Funk exploded and blew him to pieces when he fell during a playful wrestling match with his brother. Rowland Funk, the brother, had his left hand blown off. Martin was eighteen years old. Both boys resided in Hudson, N. Y. The accident occurred in a tent where the Funks were camping near Germantown, N. Y. Buticagettes Burn Menalon A militant suffragette "arson squad" set fire to a large unoccupied mansion at Perry Bar, near Birmingham, Eng., and burned it to the ground. Picardas were posted in the vicinity bearing the words "Asquith I sto blame." Release Mrs. Pankhurst! $10,000 Fire Destroys Dairy Barn. The large dairy barn and its equipment, owned by W. L. Gladfelter, at Spring Grove, eleven miles from York, Pa., was burned to the ground. The loss will be about $10,000. The cause of the fire is not known. The cattle were saved. Subscribe to The PLANET. $1.50 per year in advance. Washington Attorney Head of New Arbitration Board. 9 Copyright by American Press Association. Hands Off in Mexico. Consideration of the Mexican situation took much of the time of President Wilson and his cabinet, at the regular session. Secretary Bryan had a long conference with the president before the other members arrived. Although reports are coming in from various sources the administration is looking forward to first-hand information from Ambassador Wilson, on his way from Mexico City. It was again authoritatively said that the attitude o the administration still was unchanged. It was reiterated that the cabinet unanimously was in accord with the president in waiting a return to stable conditions before extending recognition. Several officials said the cabinet had from the beginning been of the opinion that the changing conditions of Mexican politics warranted the "hands off" policy for some time to come. Secretary Bryan authorized the assertion that he would cancel any lecture engagement which would conflict with the conferences next week he and the president will have with Ambassador Wilson. Some of the members of the cabinet were not inclined to think any action would be taken following Ambassador Thomas' conference, and reiterated the belief that until elections held in Mexico and an appearance of peace was in sight formal recognition probably would be withheld. Woman Bitten by Snake in Bed. When Mrs. Buscher, of Branchville, N. J., with a cry of pain awakened her husband during the night, he told her to "target it and go to sleep again." She did so, but shortly afterward started again and was wide awake, with a stinging sensation in her knee. The first pain had been in her feet. Buscher lighted a lamp and found that a copperhead snake two feet long had bitten his wrist twice. Buscher killed the snake and sent for Dr. Edward A. Ayers, of Branchville, who said that the bites would not prove fatal. Buscher believes that the snake had been in the house some time and that while the bed was open it crawled into a fold of the sheet. --- Crackamen Get $25,000 Four safes in the jewelry manufacturing establishments of Rosenberg & Daniel, 203, 205 and 207 Grand street, and 97 Elizabeth street, New York, were blown open by robbers, who corraled $25,000. One of the safes contained jewelry valued at $50,000, but the robbers were scared away before they got into the compartment holding the treasure. The robbers were fastidious, for they wore overalls while at work, so as not to soil their clothing. Boy Trampled to Death. Paul, the seventeen-year-old son of Abram Shelly, of Mastersonville, near Columbia, Pa., was fatally trampled by a horse in the barn on his father's farm. Paul fell through the loft floor and landed in a stall under a horse, which became frightened and trampled the lad in a terrible manner; his face being crushed beyond recognition. Osborn, Erle Author, Dles In Prague. Albert E. Osborn, a well known author and lawyer, of Erle, Pa., who arrived in Prague, Austria, on July 11, died at his hotel from apoplexy. Mr. Osborn had been in ill health for some time and had sought relief in travel. Freezes to Death in New York. Hugo Moller, a young helper in a Brooklyn ice plant, was found frozen to death in a compartment which he had entered to adjust the machinery. His body was stiff and stark. The temperature on the stret at the time was nearly 80. Mangled to Death by Reaper. William S. Walker, superintendent of the E. V. D. Skillman stock farm at Ewingville, N. J., while at work on a reaper and blinder was stricken and fell inside the machine. His head was terribly mangled and he died instantly. 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Tommy was in the front row of the orchestra to see that the dogs behaved themselves. The opera went A WITH A BOUND THREE DOORS WERE OVER THE ORCHIDES magnificently till when approaching the finale of act 1 Dorothy brought on the dogs in leashes. To all appearances Dorothy was going hunting with a pack that included greyhounds, whippets, spaniels, fox terriers, bull terriers, dachshunds, Dandie Dinmonts, two great Danes and even a Pekingese Pom. And when their eyes rested on Tommy in the front row there manifestly wasn't a stuffed dog among them. Tommy was no delighted that he thought he would go out and celebrate. He stooped down, drew his hat from underneath the seat and started. Twenty-seven pairs of canine eyes duly noted the action, and twenty-seven pairs of canine lungs sent up a concerted bowl of surprise that their master should go without them. With a bound those dogs were over the orchestra, putting the leader, the violinists, the first and second trombones and the big drum out of action, and after Tommy. The actors pulled the rest of the show through somehow, but the local critic had the effrontery to say the following morning, that the hunting tableau was "as cold of realism as the wooden animals in a child's Noah's ark."—New York Tribune. Every piece of work that we do which is well done in so much help every piece of pretence and half heartedness is so much hurt.—William Morris In front of one of the large cages at the zoo, where the sloth bear was stretched on his back in the sunshine, almostly waving his legs in the air, stood a woman and a little girl. Bystanders, overbehind the child remark, "Oh, mamma, see those — hazy bears!" Turning, they waited expectantly for the mother's reply. Judge their supplier when they heard her Do It Well. Her Rebuke. TS, standard Bachelor of Arts (B. 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But he met his uncle when he introduced a speaker guest, a Minnesota college president, as "the oratorical cyclone of the west." The Minnesota was there with the goods. A tall, dignified man, he rose solemnly, glared at Depew through his spectacles and said: "Coming from the greatest known authority on wind, that cystone characterization is the highest compliment I could possibly receive."—New York World. ALONG THE ROAD. I walked a mile with Pleasure. She chattered all the way. But left me none the wiser. For all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow. And neer a word said she— But, oh, the things I learned from her When Sorrow walked with me! —Robert Browning Hamilton. THE NEED OF A NAVY. We see before our eyes at this moment a great and populous empire, now a great and populous republic—China, which has suffered partial dismemberment purely because she has permitted herself to become impatient in war, so that she has no navy and not an adequate army. In consequence Russia, Japan, Germany, England and France now hold Chinese provinces, some of them themselves the size of empires. If the American people deliberately chose to follow in Chinese footsteps, doubtless some decades would pass before we should suffer to the extent of China, but long before that time had come we should have had to abandon all pretense of upholding the Monroe doctrine, we should have had to abandon Panama and Alaska and every insular possession, and we should have had to surrender all right to say what immigrants shall and what immigrants shall not be admitted to our country and the terms upon which they shall come here and become citizens or hold land. Let it be understood that every man who votes to stop building up the navy or stop fortifying the canal is voting to put us in a position where we cannot even resent insult, let alone ourselves insulting others with impunity. Let us remember that the policy of uniting the unbrilled tongues and the unready hand is a policy of criminal folly. The most dangerous of all positions for any nation is to be opulent, aggressive and unarmed. — Theodore Roosevelt. In the street you'll find him, On the corner--anywhere Boasting he's still hanging on To his winter underwear. —Philadelphia Press. Matrimony will not always reform a man, but it will make him more cautious—New York American. Some women love men with a past. Some love them with a future, too. But the man with a present is always sure To be looked on with kindly view. —New York Sun. Medical Officer (at maneuvers)—What did you do first of all? Ambulance Man—Gave 'im some brandy, sir. Ambulance Man (preemptily)—Promise I'm some—Punch Uppatriotic Nothing on earth is so valuable as a Human Mind. If a discerned worth polishing at great trouble and cost, much value is in the mind of a boy or young man youth all the polishing that the subject can do. The best education is not too good for a preschool pupil. You would choose a peer physician to give a few hours when health is in danger. And who would choose an inferior school to give a few dollars when a better school will increase the strength of character and of mind for life and prepare one for a larger usement? ```markdown ``` Virginia Union University. Offers the Best Higher Education to COLORED YOUNG MEN. It has a Fine ACADEMY COURSE including manual training for those who have completed common school subjects. Its COLLEGE COURSE is Broad and complete. Its requirements and standings are as high as those of any college for white youth in the State, according to the rating of the Carnegie Board. Its THEOLOGICAL COURSE has for years been the standard course for colored Baptist Schools. Hebrew, Greek and all the regular subjects given in Northern Seminaries are given here. One hundred students for the Ministry are enrolled in different Departments of the school. Its NINE GRANITE BUILDINGS, its nearly-equipped science laboratorie, its library of 12,000 volumes, its able faculty and its full courses of study enable Virginia Union University to offer colored men an education equal to that enjoyed by the favored of other races. Right on the Beach THE BAY SHORE HOTEL. The best summer hotel with the most delightful surroundings. Situated on Chesapeake Bay, RIGHT ON THE BEACH, three miles from Fortress Monroe, Virginia. A charming location, a fine and safe bathing beach and good fishing. Thirty-two bedrooms, spacious parlor, broad prazas and a large pavilion The hotel has just been greatly improved by the addition of several bedrooms, baths, porches and an up to date kitchen. rooms, baths, patches and an up to date kitchen. Our patrons will be delighted with "Dear Old Bay Shore" enlarged beautiful. No restless nights here for the braces blow while you sleep. TERMS MODERATE. Address The Bay Shore Hotel Co. P. O. Box 301, Hampton, VA. J. HENRY ROBINSON, M.G'R. Good trolley car service between the hotel and Hampton, Fortress Monroe and Newport News. Do You Know Them? Denver, Colo., Jan. 24, 1913. To Wom It May Concern, pr 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. NEW 1913 CATALOGUE. We are the largest importers and manufactures of cotton people's hair and the most reliable in this line. We make wigs, switches braids, transfer notation and all styles of hair that can touch the same as your own. We also sell strengthening combs, hair notes and cut hair by the pound. 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The were sold to the annual charity bazaar in Emden in town and the the annual charitable town and the rich merchant of the place, followed by his pompous footman in smart theory, was going from stall to stall, spending his money freely. C. B. B. "Ah, Mr. Fitzbredon," said a really sweet and charming lady at one of the statues, "and what are you going to buy? Dear old auntie and I are running this table, and we have homemade cakes, aprons, powders and" THE OLD LADY painters and" DOWNEAKE "Yes," said F. "and I'll buy just one of each. But do you sell kisses at your stall?" "Oh, certainly!" came the ready reply. "Tame guinea each!" "Right," replied the autocrat. "Then I'll take a couple and good measure, please." "Aunt," remarked the fair and dainty dame, "forward, please! Two kisses for this gentleman." The old lady drew near, and for a moment the man of means was nonplussed but only for a moment. Then he turned to his servitor: "James, he and coolly, "just take this purchase, please!" The Past Rill shall the soul around it call The pals which it gathered here. And, painted on the stern wall, The past shall reappear. Think ye the notes of holy song On Mornin' tertial car he fled! Think ye that Kippersel angel throng Has vanished from his side. Oh, no! We live our life again. Or, warmly touched on coldly dim. The pictures of the past remain Man's work shall follow him. A Startling Event Two Irishmen fresh from Ireland and just inland in New York and engaged a room in the top story of a hotel. Mike, being very sleepy, threw himself on the bed and was soon fast asleep. The rights were now and strange to Pat that he sat in the window looking out. Soon an alarm of fire was rung in, and a fire rushing rushed by that wailing up sparks of fire and clouds of smoke. This greatly excited Pat, who cabled to his comrade to get up and come to the window, but Mike was fast asleep. Another creature mumbles on the bed and was soon fast asleep. The sights were so now and strange to Pat that he sat at the window looking out. Soon an alarm of fire was rung in, and a fire engine rushed by that wring up sparks of fire and clouds of smoke. This greatly evoked Pat, who cried to his comrade to get up and come to the window, but Mike was fast asleep. Another engine soon followed the first to look." he and die like the former. This was too much for Pat, who rushed excitedly to the bedside and, shaking his friend, called loudly: "Nick! Mike! Wake up! Come quick and look! They are moving hell, and two loads have gone by already!" -Philadelphin Ledger. No Wonder It Was Cold. The absurdities of the true scholar is well illustrated by this story: "My dear," said the professor on entering the dining room one cold day that whistler, "don't alarm yourself, but a slight palsy has manifested itself in my left foot. In spite of the fact that the glass is 22 degrees above zero my right foot feels more than normally wurt, whereas the left is quite rigid and stiff and cold as ice." Upon the directions of the fainly physicist, who was summoned without delay, the professor was put to bed, when it was discovered that he had two socks on his right foot and none on his left foot! --- Thought He Was a Butter Expert. At a party the business said to a guest, "I want you to entertain Mr Blank a little. He looks bored to death. I will introduce him, and you must try to amuse him. You know him strong point is butter, on which he has written a book." The lady guest graciously undertook the task of entertaining the man, in wardly wondering that he should be interested in butter—of which she knew very little—when his face indicated a mind given to much profound thinking. However, with butter in view, she began on the weather, gradually got to the country, then on to a farm, from that to cows and at last to butter. The man looked more bored than ever, the magic word butter producing not the slightest effect, and he left her some what abruptly and soon withdrew from the house. "I did my best," she explained to the hostess. "I went through agonies to prove that I was deeply interested in butter, but it was all in vain." "Butter," exclaimed the hostess. "What possessed you to talk to that map, of all men, on butter? I told you he had just written a book on Buddha and I know how deeply you two were interested in the same subject." BORE HIS HONORS MEEKLY. Likewise the Substantial Trimmings That Wept With Them. While he was attached to the British emissary in Washington the late Henry Lilburne, when a young man, turned up in New York one day hungry and ponderless. At noon, with his usual rockless dar- ing, he entered a Broadway chop- house, one Mulholme's, and ordered a modest meal. But he had no idea how he would pay for this meal. Perhaps he would leave his hat or boots in pledge for it. As he wondered the matter he noticed that the waiters, who were starting at him oldly, were all Irishmen. Were the waiters aware of his lack of funds? His Juncheon seemed strangely long in coming. But just then a waiter bent over him and whispered, "I beg pardon, sir, but are you the patriot Meather?" Now, Megher, Labouchere knew, had aided Smith O'Brien in his Irish rising, had been deported to Australia and had escaped thence to New York. The ready young man, in answer to the waiter's question, put his forefinger upon his lip. "Hush," he murmured. And he looked around the room cautiously. It was at once felt that Labouchere was the patriot Megher. And so the choosest wines were set before him, and, in place of the modest chop he had ordered, a luneon of nine or ten elaborate courses was brought on. At the end, lighting one of the establishment's finest lights, Labouchere demanded his bill. His smile warmed, retired and soon came back with a big, handsome man—the proprietor himself. The proprietor, bending over the youth, softly frowned. "From one like you, a sufferer in the good cause, I can take no money. It has been a perilizing to serve you, sir. Permit a brother patriot to shake you by the hand." And Labouchere shook hands with the proprietor and with the dozen waiters and staffed forth into the cold world with the terns, said, but indolent table book which it seemed to him that an entitled patriot should wear. Aspiration. Did you ever hear of a man who had stricken all his life faithfully and singly toward an object and in no measure obtained it? If a man constantly aspires to be not elevated? Thouman. Willia La Barking Edward Boulwer Lytton Dickens, the youngest son of the novelist, embarked to Australia and died in Sydney at the age of fifty one. He represented a constituency in the parliament of New South Wales for six years. Once when he was addressing the house in Sydney he was again and again unappplyly interrupted by a member named Willis At'gain Mr Dickens stopped to remark: "Mr. Speaker, my father colled a famous phrase, 'Barkis is willin'". Under present circumstances I am strongly tempted to reverse it and say, 'Willis is barking'." The house lughed, and the interruptions ceased. Disfigurement Explained One day an El Dorado man met up with a citizen who evidently had had trouble. His lip was split open, and two of his front teeth were missing. His left eye was entirely closed, and his right eye of vision was surrounded by a deep border of blue color. "Been fooling around a mule!" cheerfully asked the El Dorado man. "Nope," glumly replied the man with the split lip. "I saw a man yesterday, and we got to talkl' about DO "THAT'S WHAT I TOLD HIM." Kansas and other states. He said to me that Kansas is no good; that any man is a fool who will live in this state." The El Dorado man flared up at once. "The man is a liar." "Yes." said the disdained man sadly; "that's what I told him"—Kansas City Star. Well Countered. Andre de Fouquieres, the coiffion leader of Paris, is, like most coiffion leaders, very gentle and mild of manner. During M. de Fouquieres went to New York a well known man after talking to him for some time, three minutes at a dance, said: "Now, trot along. M. de Fouquieres You're altogether too ladylike. The young Frenchman, answered: "I'm sorry I can't say the name for you, madam." - Exchange. - Subscribe to The PLANET. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. The Art of Keeping Cool. Dont worry about the weather. All the worrying you can do will not make it any cooler. Reconcil yourself to hot weather and nearly half the battle is won. The next thing to do is to dress for hot weather. Wear light colored, light weight, pervious clothing. Tight clothing and tight shoes, particularly in summer, are to be religiously avoided. They are both uncomfortable and unhygienic. Plenty of water is really the best thing known for hot weather. Drink lots of it. Bath yourself in it inside and out. Drink until you perspire freely. It is not a disgrace to perspire. It is an aid to health and comfort. Perspiration on your skin is nature's own way of keeping you cool. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. The Abdomen. If you wish to avoid having a protuberant abdomen, exercise freely and avoid an excess of sweets and starchy foods. In bending, sleeping, climbing and squatting the abdominal muscles are brought into play and kept in good condition. Whenever possible exercise in the open air. Walking, running, swimming and mountain climbing will develop the lungs, chest and heart and put on muscle instead of ugly, superfluous fat. One great advantage about these exercises is that they are free and can be enjoyed by the poor as well as the wealthy. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. More important, perhaps, than the washing is the drying of the hair. This should be done with warm, soft towels. Never use Turkish towels, as they are very apt to tangle the hair and catch it in their mesh, thus pulling it out. They are more apt also to leave that on the hair than are towels with a smooth surface. Always dry your hair in the sun, as this gives a gloss and sheen that can be obtained in no other way. Let the direct rays shine upon it and never put it up until it is as dry as it was before you washed it. Wetting the hair to make it smooth is very apt to cause decomposition at the roots and is a very bad practice. Water is not a good dressing for the hair. In drying the hair it is well to grasp as by the ends and shake it. In this way the moisture is more quickly evaporated. Message of the scalp during the process of drying is also beneficial. If your hair is inclined to be very dry rub into the scalp at the blond oil, such as oil of almond. This must be perfectly sweet, as rannold oil is injurious. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. There is one form in which coffee is very harmful. That is in the form of black coffee. When taken in this form it certainly causes indigestion as well as billiousness. Some of the most persistent causes of dyspepsia, especially that which is most pronounced on waking up in the morning, are due entirely to the habit of drinking black coffee after dinner in the evenings. And the taste is evidently a seductive one, for there is no habit, not even that of alcohol, more difficult to endure. Yet until the use of coffee in this form is given up the dyspepsia will most surely persist. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. The Summer Cold. The ordinary summer cold is nothing more than the ordinary cold in the head. The hydro-pathic treatment of a cold in the head is more reliable than any other, and one which scarcely requires the aid of a physician. It is as follows: In the morning after rising and at night before refridging wash the feet and legs as high up as the knees in cold water, then rub them with a rough towel and massage them till the skin is red and glowing. In addition to this sniff tepid water up the nose frequently during the day and slip with a teaspoon a glassful as hot as can be borne an hour before each meal and at bedtime. A few days is often quite sufficient for simple cases, and obligate ones yield If the treatment is prolonged. No medicines are required. If taken at the first stages of the disease, cold is broken up which otherwise become severe, lasting many days or weeks. RECOMPENSE B MINE to raise the drooping heart. In every sorrow share a part. To raise the fallen, cheer the way Of earth's poor lone ones, while I stay. A ASK no other boon than this. Remove all sorrow and give bliss. My time thus spent will well repay. The life I meet on life's rough way. -Mary A. Conn Ashley. BY JUDIC CHOLLET The loose dressing jacket is always a favorite one. It is so easy to slip on and so thoroughly comfortable. This one can hang quite loose in kimono style or it can be worn with a belt. It is finished at the front and zeck edge with a band, but this band is S. LOOSE DRESSING JACKET. rilled over in kimono fashion. In the illustration the material is figured indin silk trimmed with plain silk. Jackets of this sort are charming made from simple washable materials. Albatross is attractive lined with thin silk in a dainty color. For the medium size the jacket will require three yards of material twenty-seven inches wide, with three yards of ribbon five inches wide for bands. --- This May Mission pattern is cut in size from 34 to 11 inches bust measure. Send 10 cents to this office, giving number, 733, and it will be promptly forward-I to you by mail. If it has to send an additional two cent stamp for letter postage. When ordering use coupon. No..... Size..... Name..... Address.... FASHION HINT In the filtration is shown a double breasted blouse carried out in one of the new broche cotton trimmed with silk. A smart little blouse could be made from crepe de chine or from pongee or fouled, with skirt to match. For a simpler costume cotton crape or ponge would be pretty or one of THE WORLD'S FASHIONIST DOUBLE BREASTED BLOUSE the lawns or porches that are always charming. Crepe de clima or measure astin in a golden color is worn with white lace frills and white lace vest, and perhaps a fall of lace over the collar would make an exceedingly handsome waist to be worn over a white skirt. Whether the sleeves be long or short is entirely a matter of individual choice. For the medium size the blouse will require three and a half yards of material twenty-several inches wide, with five-eighths for collar, cuffs and belt. This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes from 24 to 30 inches bust measure. Send cents to this office, giving number, 701-200-2000, for mailing. If in haste send an additional two cent stamp for letter postage. When ordering use coupon. Church—According to a German medical authority, fifteen minutes' exposure to the sun's rays during an airship flight at high altitude will kill all the tuberculosis germs in a man's system. Gotham—To tumble out of the airship at a high altitude we should would only jar the microbes. Yoakers StateMan. FASHION HINT By JUDIC CHOLLET The nightgown made, with round neck that slips on over the head is an undoubtedly favorite. This one is extremely pretty and is made quite novel by the little fitted poke. It is in two pieces, with the sleeves sewed to the armholes, and these sleeves can be made longer and gathered into bands. The finish of scalloped edges and embroidered dots is an attractive one. In the small view, the gown is shown with an empire treatment, and many women like it best. For the medium size the gown will require four pards of material thirty- 1 six or forty-four inches wide, with two yards of binding for the empire effect. This May Manton pattern is cut in three sizes—small 31 or 35, medium 25 or 40, large 42 or 44 inches four measures. Band 10 cents to this office, giving number, 727, and it will be promptly forwarded to you by mail. If in haste send an additional two cent stamp for letter postage. When ordering use coupon. No. Size. Name. Address. FASHION HINT By JUDIC CHOLLET Almost every week brings forth some new design in draped skirts. The one pictured has a distinctly new shaped front, and the folds and plaits are singularly well arranged. Women with slender figures will like to gather the skirt at the upper edge, but those who find it necessary to dispense with bulk may use darts. In one view the left side is shown with curved edge, and there is the least suggestion of an opening without being objectionable. For the medium size the skirt will require three and three-quarter yards ```markdown ``` of material twenty-seven inches wide. The width at the lower edge is one yard and eleven inches. This May Minton pattern is cut in sizes from 22 to 32 inches wide measure. Send 10 cents to the office, giving number, 1234, and it will be promptly forwarded to you by mail. If in haste send an additional two cent stamp for letter postage. When ordering the coupon Name Size Name Address Arthur was spending a day with his aunt. "I am going to do something to please you on your birthday," she said to the little boy, "but first I want to ask the teacher how you behave in school." "If you really want to do something to please me, uncle," said the boy, "don't ask the teacher."—Lippincott's. Geo. O. Brown, PHOTOGRAPHER 603 North 2nd St., Richmond, Va. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S CROWNING GLORY. And every lady can have it if she will use the Magic. The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and strengthen the excellent hand of hair. It will also stimulate its growth. The Alkaline Cube cannot injure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alkaline Hair盒, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hair'er Hair Pens 5x, Bed on the market. Price per box, $8. Alcohol Heater, price $8. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. MAGIC. SHAMPOO DERM COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA CHEAP LABOR PERIL Many large employers of labor would be delighted to have the federal government, through its treaty making power, hold down the bars and let in the alien. What would become of the American farmer if the great corporations of the country should enter the land market, buy all of the best lands of the country and then cultivate them with Mongolian, Chinese, Hindu, Japanese and other cheap alien labor? The rich and the powerful will have their fortunes vastly increased by having all barriers to cheap labor broken down. They know that the quickest and surest route is through the treaty making power, because they only deal first with one man, the president, and one body, two-thirds of the Senate. - Representative Slisson of Mississippi. WHAT COUNTS. It isn't the brains a man has in his head Or the skill that he has in his hand. It isn't the books he has studied or read Or his fortune in money or land That makes a man likable, lovable here. For many a miser is smart. It's not what a brother can do we hold dear. But just what he is in his heart. It isn't the wonderful heights he has soiled. It isn't the medulla he wears. It isn't the fact that by many he's hailed With applause for the deeds that he shares. That makes a man welcome wherever he goes. A leader, unmourned, may depart. For the thing men reverse isn't glory that shines. But the glory that's hid in the heart. -Edgar A. Guest- THE INCOME TAX. I regard as most dangerous at the present time the disposition of legislative bodies to pass laws which are calculated to produce classes. I think, for instance, the proposition to assess the incomes of men, who are receiving more than $1,000 and to exempt the incomes of those who receive less is one of the worst things that have ever happened in this country, because it immediately arrays 17 per cent of the people against 3 per cent I have no objection to an income tax when and as needed. I have nothing to say against an income tax as a principle. But to make 97 per cent of the people interested in favor of an income tax which exempts them and which compels the 3 per cent to pay these large sums of money is a very large mistake. I cannot look upon it except as the beginning of forcible distribution of wealth, however honestly required.—Judge E. H. Gary. HAPPINESS. The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history.—George Elliot. Happiness consists in activity. It is a running stream and not a stagnant pool.—J. M. Good. The rays of happiness, like those of light, are colorless when unbroken.—Longfellow. All who would win joy must show it. Happiness was born a twin.—Byron. Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.—Aristotle. Beging her sweetheart would stay, But along came her mother, Her father and brother And frightened her suitor away. BYRON ON LOVE. Farewell! If ever fondest prayer For other's weal availed on high, Mine will not all be lost in air. But waft thy name beyond the sky. Maldens, like moths, are ever caught by glare. And Mammon wins his way where serpents might despair. Alas, our young affections run to waste. Or water but the desert. Yes, love indeed is light from heaven. A spark of that immortal fire. With angels shared, by Allah given. To lift from earth our low desire. She was his life. The ocean to the river of his thoughts. Which terminated all. According to Heyle. Rev. Joseph Gravely giving his views of the evils of card playing during a pastoral call-As I was saying, I am in doubt- Purrot interrupting eagerly-When you are in doubt play trumps. And no member of that family has been able to account for the purrot's utterance to the satisfaction of the coaster-London punch. YOU MAY PAY LESS But you will not get work that is so good. YOU MAY PAY MORE But you will not get work that is any better. These statements refer to job printing. Our facilities are complete. We use only the best material, and our prices are based on a living profit for first class work. We will do no other kind. Their Message The evening callers were chatting with their hosts when there came a patter of little feet along the ball. "Hush," whispered the hostess, raising her hand. "The children are coming with their good night message. It always gives me a feeling of reverence to hear them. They are so much nearer to heaven than we, and they C. P. B. A. THE MESSAGE CAME IN A SHELL WHENEVER speak from the fullness of their little hearts never so freely as when the dark has come. Lilies." There was a moment's pause, and then the message came in a narwhal whisper. "Manius," it was. "White sound a cocknutch in the lathskull."—Ladhil Home journal. HIGH GRADE JOB WORK In Fact Printing of All Kinds Executed Promptly. THE PLANET is the Leading Journal in the Country JOHN MITCHELL, JR., 311 North Fourth Street, Richmond, Va. Long Distance Telephone, Monroe-2213. --- We Do Linotype Work for the Trade. We print CALENDARS. Our prices are as low as is consistent with First Class Work. We furnish Invitations for Balls, Weddings and Special Entertainments. We have a Stock Room here in which we carry Book Paper, Bond Paper, Flat Writings, Manilla Paper, Envelopes. Card Board, Wedding Stock. in fact, Every thing in the Printing Line. BILL TO PREVENT STRIKE A LAW Congress Rushes Measure to Prevent R. R. Walkout New Act Signed by the President Provides For Either Three or Six Arbitrators. The Newlands bill, revising the Bardman law to provide arbitration of wage disputes in a manner satisfactory to railroads and their employees, passed the house without a roll call. The bill was then hurried to the senate, which was waiting to pass it for President Wilson's signature. The senate passed the bill without a roll call and it was hurriedly prepared for transmission to the White House. Later the bill reached the White House and soon afterward this statement was issued: "The president signed the Newlands act as soon as it reached the White House and announced through his secretary; Mr. Tumulty, that he would proceed as soon as possible, consistent with the importance of the appointments, to the selection of the commissioners of mediation as provided in the act." Chittman Clayton had no difficulty in securing unanimous consent to take up the Newlands bill immediately after the house had finished opening business. "Investment of this law will avert the greatest industrial struggle that has been threatened in our history" said he. The senate took the bill up at once for passage. No objection was made to Senator Newlands' request for immediate consideration. One amendment aims to make impossible any construction that would authorize courts by injunction or otherwise to compel an employee to labor. The other was to provide details for filing the awards with district courts. In its perfected form the new law would furnish machinery expected to open up the possibilities of arbitration and federal mediation. The new act would establish the United States board of mediation and conciliation to consist of a federal commissioner of mediation and consultation and two other officials of the government, to be designated by the president. This board would be appealed to to intervene on a railroad labor dispute by either party and would first use its most efforts by mediation and conciliation. lion to bring' the disputants to an agreement. Failure would be followed by an attempt on the part of the board to "induce the parties to submit their controversy to arbitration," and in case arbitration was agreed to special boards of either three or six mediators would be chosen by the railroads and the employees. Arbitration under the new law would be undertaken only after a definite agreement had been made, by both parties to abide by the decision of the arbitration board for a fixed period. The argument made by the trainmen's and conductors' representatives for an independent tribunal to settle labor disputes also became known. Mr. Garretson, head of the Order of Railway Conductors, said the demand for an independent commission had been begun before the department of labor was created and therefore his association meant no reflection on the secretary of labor in opposing the proposal to have the mediation board under the jurisdiction of any government department. The railroad presidents, it was said, had little to say at the White House conference, but acquiesced in the desire for an independent board. HEALTH HINTS FOR TODAY The regular use of the toothbrush is necessary not only to remove the acid incrustations that eat holes in the teeth, but also to sweep away the germs of many diseases. These find the necks of the teeth an ideal nesting place. They multiply a millionfold in a few hours unless washed away, then they go down the throat, enter the lungs, the stomach, the eustachian tubes and the passages behind the nose. There they cause consumption, diphtheria, carne, catarrh, bronchitis, tonsillitis; in fact, it would be difficult to say with certainty what diseases may not arise from the germs that have grown upon the teeth. It is now considered almost certain that many cases of appendicitis have this as their origin. Hence there is no process of the toilet so important as that of brushing the teeth. It Often Comes. In a Scotch Sunday school the lady teacher, after speaking on the subject of death, asked, "And what comes after death?" Instantly a bright little girl called out eagerly, "A fight about the money." A Place of Lease. Host—That is the word of my great uncle. He lost his arm at Waterloo. Guest—Yes. It's a terrible place for losing things. I lost a bag there only last week! London Ontario. Bill-Heads, Letter and Note Heads, Envelopes, Business & Visiting Cards, Policies, Medical Blanks, Insurance Blanks, Financial Cards, Lodge Labels, Checks, Check Books, Minutes, Pamphlets, Whole Sheet Handbills, Placards. Devoiled to the Interests of the Citizens of Color. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. A very common form of backache is lumbago. The sufferer must be somewhat careful in his use of sweet foods, meats and alcohol. He should also avoid wearing damp clothing, staying out too long in his garden digging or of remaining for too long a period in a bending or stooping posture when planting, etc. If he be he wise he will always wear a warm woolen undershirt next to his skin during the winter season and until the warm days of summer are in full away. Then he may safely don a thinner woolen garment without fear of taking a nasty pain in the back. It is far more sensible to take a little extra care to avoid lumbago and other back troubles than to be careless and, as the result of such carelessness, to be compelled to suffer as so many people do. HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY. Suggestions For Sleep. The bedroom should be well ventilated, a window being kept open all night, if that can be managed without a draft playing upon the sleeper. Where there is a chance of drafts ventilation may be safely accomplished by inserting a board six inches broad so as to raise the lower ash and fill the gap completely. Air then enters between the hashes in an upward direction and becomes diffused in a harmless fashion. About this bed, bedclothes and pillow the sufferer from insomnia must not dogmatize, but try experiments. Sometimes an extra high pillow does the trick. The covering should not be excessive, but the feet must be kept warm—by an elderdroom across them, a hot bottle or bed socks—since chilly extremities are fatal to sleep. The same latitude must be allowed in regard to supper. Sometimes no supper is best, sometimes a light supper rather more than an hour before retiring, sometimes a glass of hot milk or hot gruel when one is actually in bed. A short, smart walk before bedtime enables many folks to slip into dreamland. For others a hot footbath is better. Still more obstinate cases will yield to the soothing effect of a complete hot bath, with or without some mustard. We have a supply of Fine Commencement Folders for Graduates of our Educational Hospital Institutions. They are here for Your Inspection. You will receive courteous attention and your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of Town Orders Promptly Attended. If our prices are higher, you can go elsewhere if you can better them in the same grade and class of work. If our prices are lower, we stand ready to accept the business. Pooisoned Cabbage Rings. Poisoned cabbage is attributed as the cause of the death of Mrs. Minnie Berger, the wife of Erwin Berger, of Pine Grove, Pa., the latter having had a narrow escape. The vegetable had been frozen and is supposed to have become infected from that source. The husband was first taken violently ill, but he recovered in a short time. The wife ate more heartily than her husband and her entire system was poisoned. Physicians were unable to do anything for her and she gradually sank until she died. AGENTS FOR THE PLANET. RICHMOND, VA. Mrs. Annie Walbarrow, 6th & Broad. W. H. White, 501 W. Leigh Street. Peter Thompson, 710 N. First St. Street. Wm. H. Scott, 2218 E. Main St. N. Winston, 537 Brpk Ava. William B. Smith, 8 W. Leigh St. Tom Bird. Thomas Page, 315 State Street. Clarence Williams 1411 Ross Street. M. C. Waller, 1100 W. Leigh St. E. Dandridge, 107 W. Baker Street. SO. RICHMOND, VA. Walter Roberson, R. F. D. No. 8, Box 34. LONG BRANCH, N. J. Leece W. 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John W. Adams, 231 N. Main St. LOS ANGELES, CAL. William S. Brown, 1204 E. 9th St. DETROIT, MICH. New York Book and News Co. 492 Antoine St. BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Richard K. Watkins. PULASKI, VA. J. M. Buford. GARY, IND. L. J. Phillips, 1648 Washington St. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Rollins Broso, 137 E. 9th street. Special Correspondents and Agents F. Z. S. Peregrino, 121 Lopp Street, Cape Town, B. A. Prof. I. S. Moore, 26 Rua dos Capitaes, Bahia, Brazil. SATURDAY.....JULY 26, 1913 25 GIRLS PERISH IN FACTORY FIRE Soon Swept by Flames; Mary Jump to Death. "PUFF" AND ALL WAS OVER Fifty Injured Were Rushed to Hospital After Binghamton Holocaust and Many Will Die. A wisp of smoke and a spurt of flame swept up the Wainway leading to the second floor of a four-story brick building at 17 Wall street, Binghamton, N.Y., and twenty minutes later twenty-five lives had been lost and fifty persons had been injured, many of whom will not recover. The building was the factory of the Binghamton clothing company, for merely the Freeman Overall company, employing 125 girls. There were heartrending scenes when several girls clinging to fire escapes were swept by sheets of flame or jumped from the factory windows. Exactly how many were pinned in side was hard to determine in the panic. E J Lawrence, bookkeeper of the company, said that he was working in the office when the first alarm was sounded. The flames were under the front stairway. There was also a rear stairway and the fire escapes at the south side of the building. Most of the women were employed in the machine operating room on the fourth floor. They made no attempt to hurry from the building at first, timing the alarm was a fire drill. Messengers were rung through the building to drive the women out. "Just then," said Lawrence, "the whole building burst into flames. I was of the ordinary factory construction, with timber supports and brick walls. But it went up like powder—a puff and all was over. When the flames rushed up the front stairway it was awful. "The women were in a panic in an instant. They rushed to the fire encapses and many of them leaped from the windows. "I had 125 names on my pay roll but some of the employees were gone on vacation. The lists are all inside the burned factory. I didn't have time to put them away or close the safe. It is impossible for the present to call the roll or get an accurate line on those who are missing." Most of the injured, including those who had been overcome with smoke or fright, were carried into the Knickelborger bocker, a few hundred feet away. Here all the available physical clans in the city were gathered. The injured girls were wrapped in blankets, given first aid and were then rushed to the city hospitals as rapidly as possible. Meanwhile the firemen had been stirring to stop the advance of the flames. Their efforts were gradually successful, but every building on the west side of Water street, between Spice alley and Henry street, was more or less damaged. During the fire two explosions occurred. Pieces of iron and brick were blown through the windows of the Automatic Music company's factory nearby. Twelve girls were rushed to the hospital within half an hour after the fire started. They were nearly all so badly burned that identification was impossible. Ruth Prouty, aged seventeen years, whose back is broken, was the only one of the twelve who was conscious. The physicians said that she will die She jumped from a fourth-story window a few minutes after the fire had broken out. Two sisters of Miss Prouty, who were also employed in the factory, failed to escape. As the front of the building fell in a human body was plucked from the stairway by a daring fireman and brought out to Wall street. He laid his burden upon the ground and covered it with a blanket. It was the body of a girl and was burned beyond recognition. The fire spread to the postoffice, the rear of which was burned off, and to the buildings of the McKaller Drug company, Simon O'Neill, the Binghamton Motor Car company garage and Christ church. The property loss will be between $100,000 and $200,000. Killed on His First Visit to Big City Paying his first visit to a big city Lewis Knaster came from his home in Pottstown, and was killed by an auto truck in Philadelphia. Knaster, who was fifty years old, left the train at one of the busiest corners in the city. Becoming confused in the middle of the street, he was run down by the truck while dodging a horse-drawn vehicle. Plenty of Practice: "I met your friend Dubley today." "Yes! I haven't seen him for a long time. I suppose he stutters as badly as ever." "Oh, no! He's quite an adept at it now."-Pilladelphia Press. NEGROES OPTOSE SEPARATE PARKS Fear That Grounds. Would Become Meeting Place of Rougher Elements. The proposal to establish one or more parks for the exclusive use of the colored population received a set back yesterday when a delegation of representative Negroes, headed by Rev. William Stokes, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, called upon Mayor Almelle to protest against the project. Attempts to solve the open-air problem by providing separate parks for the colored people, according to the delegation, would end in failure because they would become the meeting grounds of the rougher elements. The better classes, the men thought, would stay away, leaving the parks to become new recruiting grounds for already well-established cells. The conference yesterday followed by appointment after an interchange of letters on the question between the Mayor and Rev. Stokes. The latter requested an opportunity to be heard on the plan. Mayor Muslie suggested at the conclusion of the meeting that the delegation place its case before the Council Committee on Public Utilities which has the colored pars question under consideration. Besides the Baptist minister the delegation included J. J. Carter, John T. Taylor, N. B. Brown and E. Payne. The protest was regarded with pride yesterday by white advocates or separate park facilities. These were included to minimize the danger of monopoly by the tougher elements and thought that with the proper police regulation parks reserved for colored people exclusively could be made as decent and law-abiding as those provided for the exclusive use of the white population - Times. Dispatch. Causing Run On A Bank Oregon Evening Journal July 27 The virtue of a bar is as sensitive toandalic the cool name of a woman and the other care should be avoided by all persons in the county not to impair the security of one in the other. The nature of the law was directed from the New Haven Suffolk Bank the week preceding as one of the strongest banks in Connecticut. In an all day run on that bank, care was required remark. Just before the annual closing hour the effects in front of the bank were attained with no doubt Benjamin Stale a local lawyer made what he said was a voluntary statement to the crowd to the effect that he was convinced that the bank was sound. He had he was one of the largest depositors, and that during the day he had offered to make a deposit of $50,000 but the offer was refused by the bank officials saying they had ample funds on hand. Mr. State said further "The rumor affecting the bank started in an unfortunate manner, as the result of overzealousness on the part of solicitors seeking deposits for a bank that has started a savings department. Its solicitors stated that national banks are more solid than New Haven savings banks, and the public cut off the letter "N" and construed the statement to mean that the New Haven Savings Bank was not solid. His remarks apparently had considerable effect, for the crocod, most of whom were foreigners soon dispersed. The bank was ready to pay every depositor, and proved itself strong enough to defy any run on it. Fortunately the laws of Virginia require statements of the standing of its banks at short periods and simulaneously with the reports required by the Federal Government of national banks, and under the plan of periodical inspection there is little danger of any bank in Virginia encoaching upon its capital and reserves. Failures of banks in Virginia are rare, and under the present system nearly impossible. Notwithstanding the protective laws and the splendid integrity of Virginia banks there is no way to prevent loose talking, and a run on the strongest institution may be created by a rumor handed around, creating a wrong impression. Persons cannot be too careful in their statements about the conditions of a bank. JACK JOHNSON FINED 81 25. Drove Auto in London Without License Number. London, July 22.—Jack Johnson the colored pugilist, was fired five shillings ($1.25) and costs by Alderman Sir William Trolor at the Guidhall police court to-day for automobiling on the Victoria Embankment on July 12 without a license plate. Levi. Johnson's secretary pleaded guilty, on behalf of the pugilist, who, is in Paris. He explained that the license plate had been left on another car, which had broken down. Resolutions of Condolence from the A. and M. College Faculty. Whereas it has pleased an all-wise and benevolent Providence to remove from among us Mrs. Annie Dudley, the mother of our friend and President, Doctor J. B. Dudley, who departed this life at the home of her distinguished son on the evening of July 16, 1913 in the eighty seventh year of her age, and Whereas she was a woman of a remarkable personality, a true friend, a loving mother and a consistent Christian, and Whereas the influence of her life has been far reaching and helpful in its effects upon those who have been associated with her as well as through the life and labors of the children whom she has given to the world, therefore Be It Resolved That while we, the members of the A. and M. College Faculty, bow in humble submission to the will of Him who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind, we would hereby signify our gratitude for the example of her life and our sympathy for the bereaved and sense of personal loss in her taking away. Resolved Further. That a page in the minute book of the Faculty be inscribed to her memory and, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and to the public press. Respectfully submitted. D. J. Jordan, A. D. Watkins, F. D. Bluford, J. H. Bluford, Committee. Blackstockings Beat N. Y. Giants. Blackstockings of Newport News played three games with New York Giants of New York city. The Black stockings shut out the Giants in two games. The first game was 7 to 0, second game 7 to 0, third game 4 to 3, all in favor of Blackstockings. First Game N. Y. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 B S. 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 x - 7 6 1 Batteries, Johnson and Jackson, Monroe and Grant, Time, 4:55—Attendance, 100—Umpire, Mr. Flemming. Second Game N. Y. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 B S. 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 x - 7 6 0 Batteries, Brown and Jackson, Jones and Grant—Time, 1:58—Umpire, Mr. Flemming. Third Game N. Y. 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 1 B S. 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 x - 4 6 1 Batteries, Jefferson and Jackson, Rixey and Grant—Time, 2 hours—Attendance, 700—Umpire, Mr. Flemming. C. C. Cunningham, Manager; J. E. Jones, Secretary, Office 615 234 St. Where the Blame Rests. (Clayland, Ohio, Garrett) (Cleveland, Ohio, Gazette.) recent Writer-force commencement ad dress, "The Noachian Curse," Editor John Mitchell of the Richmond, Va.) PLANET, pertinently remarks: "He (Rishop Smith) advocates the need of a new paper of national scope that will be to our race what the London Times is to the English people. He forgets though that the fun damental steps in this direction must be the support of the race journals now in evidence, that we cannot leap into the air upon a moment's notice: that a people who will not support and read a journal at $1 and $1.50 per year, will not support and read a paper at $8.50 per year. "If the leaders, the ministers of the people, the lawyers, the physicians, the dentists, the professors and instructors of the country, the businessmen declare their financial inability, to take over one weekly journal in their homes and pay for the name, how can the rank and file be expected to do it". "Tell it, brother; tell it" The truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. There is not one publication in this country that our people are supporting as they should, and what is more, there never has been one. We have not better papers, weekly or otherwise, simply because enough of our people are not yet able to appreciate the need and value of monthly, weekly or daily news papers that plead their cause, defend and encourage them, and fight their battles. Our papers are just what our people make them. Leesburg Locals The funeral of Mr. Joseph Alsop took place at the M. E. Church of which he was a member. Rev. Dotson officiated. The Odd Fellows turned out in full. Don't say they didn't look nice. Remains were laid to rest in the Leesburg cemetery. Sleep on. Brother Alsop, take thy rest. We will soon meet you in the great beyond. Mrs. Arch Wellington, who died so suddenly Sunday night was laid to rest at Waterford. Funeral was held at the M. E. Church there. Rev. Dottow officiated. Mr. Joseph Richerson of lower Virginia and Miss Mamie Roberson were quietly joined in wedlock at the home of the bride. Reception was held in Washington. We are told she paid her mother a flying visit during the week, returning to Leesburg Saturday. Rev. Dotson left this morning for Hamilton, where the Woman's Day is in season. Great Union Meeting at the Primitive Baptist Church today. Rev. Spotts Brown is in charge. Mr. Thomas L. Robertson of Washington is in town today. Kisses are very costly in this section. A young man attempted to hug and kiss one. It cost him $4.10. Look out boys. Mr. Amos Randall of Washington is visiting his parents, Mrs. Charles Randall, week end. Mr. John N. Johnson left this morning for Washington where he is emplored. Mr. Andrew Mason left this morning for Washington. In a game of base ball Friday he tween Leesburg and Harington, the game stood Leesburg 16. Harington 8. Mr. William H. Roberts, our contractor and builder is a very busy man nowadays. He is erecting a very nice residence out on Waverly Heights for Mr. Henry Ashton. Mrs. Howard Turner and Miss Alice Thomas left Saturday for Washington, shopping. They will spend several days with friends. The second reception of Joseph Richerson, was held Sunday evening at the home here in town. The little infant, of Mr. Frank Twymans was interred in free burying ground. The Baptist picnic will take place on the Stat of July at Clark's Gap. Miss Lucy Lee of Washington is visiting Miss Charlotte Randall for a few days. The Bank of the People BECAUSE The People are Supporting it. THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Is second to none of its size in equipment. Safety brings Confidence and Confidence brings Business. WHEN WE WERE BUYING A VAULT, WE BOUGHT THE BEST FOR THE REASON THAT WE BELIEVED THE BEST WAS NONE TOO GOOD FOR OUR PEOPLE. If our people had failed to patronize the Bank, it would have been their fault and not ours. When we were selecting a New York Correspondent, we chose the National Park Bank of that City. Our actual assets, based upon the present value of our real-estate holdings are over fifty thousand dollars above the amount on deposit with us. This guarantees the safety of every dollar on deposit with us. We invite correspondence and urge upon every one to bring us their money for safe keeping. Amounts in sums of ten cents and upwards received. Interest paid on sums of $100 and over. Our President is under Bond. Our Cashier is under Bond. Our Vault, although Burglar-proof is insured against loss by burglars. Our Building is insured and the bulk of our funds Invested in desirable Real Estate. Our Tellers are under Bond. Our Banking Hours are from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M. and Saturdays from 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. NORTH-WEST CORNER THIRD & CLAY STS. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Montown Lodge Installs Officers The officers of Ziontown Lodge, Knights of Pythias were installed last Tuesday night by District Deputy L. J. Morris. After the installation, a nine repast was served. The following officers were installed: C. C., Ben Carter; V. C. John Lewis; P., James Norrell; M. of W., Edward Norrell; M. of Ex., John Carter; K. of R. and S., Arthur Price; M. of F., Albert Carter; M. at A., Wilton H. Crump; I. G., Charles Brooks; O. G., John Harris. Mr. Thomas Thompkins of West wood died suddenly last Tuesday even ing. His funeral took place from the Westwood Baptist Church last Friday. Rev. E. J. Smith will preach at the First Baptist Church, West Point, Va, at both services, tomorrow. VIRGINIA—In the Circuit Court of the County of Henrico, the 18th day of July, 1913. Minnie Young.....Plaintiff vs. Calvin Young.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce, a vinculo matrimonii, by the plaintiff from the defendant, on the ground of desertion. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this order and do what may be necessary to protect his interests herein. A copy—Teste: SAMUEL P. WADDELL. Clerk. HAVE YOUR HOUSE PAINTED. We will paint your house and walk for the money. You only pay one third cash and a little each month, thus giving you a plenty of TIME to FIND out as to QUALITY of MATERIAL used before paying for same. COLGIN COMPANY. 1430 Floyd Avenue. Phone, Monroe-4513. International Bible Students' Association Convention, Asheville, N. C., July 20-27, 1913 For this occasion SOUTHERN RAILWAY will sell tickets from all points on its lines to Ashoville, N. C. and return at greatly reduced rates. Tickets on sale July 17th, 18th and 19th. Final limit returning July 30th, 1913. For tickets by any further information call on nearest Ticket Agent, Southern Railway, or write S. R. BURGESS, D. P. A., 907 East Main St, Richmond, Va. $28,675.00 Paid out from January 1,1912 to June 2,1913. FINE SHOWING FOR BOTH BRANCHES OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS—READ AND CONSIDER—VIRGINIA DOING GRAND WORK FORD'S HAIR POMADE MADE SINGLE-OWNED ON CHEY HAIR GROOM, SUPPEN AND DRESS POMADE. LAY TO GOOD AND PUT IN ANY THE LOWER TAIL FORM, UNDERWEAR FOR PACKAGING FROM POMADE FORM, DRESSING AND TEXTURE OF SCALE RETOUCH OF INSTITUTION, GET THE GUIDEMENT UP TO 18 26- and 30-BUTTERS WITH CHARLES FORD'S GROOM OR EVERY PACKAGE. 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