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Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal Robinson Forced out. He Told the Truth. Staten Rights and High Salaries the issue. The Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, N. A., K. A., K. A., A. and A. and the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia recorded the "breaking point" last week and the result was that the Supreme Representative to the Biennial session at Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, August 30th, 1911, window. After that date, no one of them entered the Supreme Lodge hall or participated in the Biennial session. and that retrenchment was necessary. The salary account in (136,298.00) dollars, thousand, two hundred dollars for one form. In the face of this, last week at Baltimore, instead of reducing salaries, they were increased more than two thousand dollars. There were the conditions that confronted the Supreme Representatives at Baltimore. The last time it was the retrenchment was Mrs. W. F. Grahams Entertainment. On Friday night August 22nd, the young ladies and gentlemen of the American Benedict Insurance Company led a surprise on Mrs. W. P. Grahams, formerly of Richmond, but new of Philadelphia. Pe. at the reception of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Grahams, 1920 St. Paul Street. The reception was BROUNDS-WITHIN. Mr. R. W. Whiting announces the approaching marriage of his daughter Annie Mattie to Joseph Henry Brown, of Richmond, Sept. 10th, 12 M., 1230 Denny St. Reception Sept. 18th, 8:30 to 10:30 P. M., 1230 Denny St. No cards. Friends are invited. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia, M. A., S. A., R., A. A. and A. was recognized, however, by the following members: Harry S. Cummings of Baltimore, Md. William M. Reed, Bae. of St. mouth, Va., J. Thomas Nunnley, Eg. of Newport New Va., and W. I. H. Stanton, Eg. of Pittsburg, Pa. ISSUES FUNDAMENTAL The point of these laws is that of state rights. It is claimed by Virginia that under the Constitution and Laws of the Supreme Lodge, the supreme body or its supreme chancellor has no legal right to pass and enforce a mere resolution to collect taxes from the subordinate lodges or members in a state having a Grand Lodge. It can tax the Grand Lodge upon the basis of the Supreme Representatives, but further than this it cannot constitutionally go. In order to tax the members in states, it must first constitutionally revoke the state's rights power given to Grand Lodges. CITATIONS OF THE LAW. In support of this contention the Grand Lodge of Virginia cited Article VII, Section 1 of the Constitution as follows: "Grand Lodges***have exclusive, original jurisdiction over all subordinate lodges within their territorial limit, and over, the members attached to the same." The Supreme Representatives from Virginia cited, too, the only way money for the Supreme Lodge could be raised. The section reads: "It (Supreme Lodge) possesses original and exclusive jurisdiction and power***to provide a revenue for the Supreme Lodge by means of a Representative Tax on each Grand Lodge, and charges for sup plies furnished by it, and dues from Subordinate Lodges under its immediate jurisdiction." FURTHER EXPLANATION. To further emphasize this point, they cited Article VI. Segition 1 of the Constitution. It reads: "All subordinate lodges in jurisdictions where no Grand Lodge exists shall be under the immediate control of this Supreme Lodge until the formation of a Grand Lodge for that jurisdiction.****" No attempt has been made by the Supreme Lodge officials to answer or deny the correctness of Virginia's contention. On the contrary they proceeded to levy a tax of ten cents on each member of the Order without regard to Grand Jurisdictions, but finally changed the verbage so as to make the Grand Lodges financially liable for the money not collected. VIRGINIA'S CONTRIBUTION. At Indianapolis, two years ago, Virginia paid in all of its branches one thousand dollars to aid in defending the Order and at Kansas City two years prior a similar amount was paid. The only return for this in the passwords and the right to purchase supplies from the Supreme Lodge of from two to five hundred per cent, profit to that supreme tribunal. LARGE SALARIES The Supreme Keeper of Records and final in his report showed that the income of the Supreme Lodge was not sufficient to pay the expenses and that retrenchment was necessary. The salary account in (156,308.49) shows, thousand, two thousand dollars for one term. In the face of this, last week at Baldridge, instead of reducing salaries, they were inflated more than two thousand dollars. These were the candidates that confronted the Supreme Representatives at Baltimore. The late sympathies of M. was the reinforcement of the Supreme Lodge of Virginia and presentatives consisting of: J. Paul Mitchell, Jr., Thomas H. Cronk, R. R. Jadewen, Thomas H. Ward and the alternates William M. Reed, D. C. Johnson, R. C. Mitchell and U. S. G. Patterson. A FARSE PROPOSITION. through their own lawful prosecution, that the sum of money alleged to be due by Virginia to the Supreme Lodge, whether it be $1200 of $2000, be deposited in cecrow, that is, in the hands of a third, but disinterested party and a friendly suit be brought in court to determine the legality of the tax levy. If the court decides in favor of the Supreme Lodge, then the money would be paid over to that body and if not then the money would be returned to the Grand Lodge of Virginia. ALL MONEY MAD. The Supreme Lodge officials not only declined to accept this proposition, but also by order of Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal and the Committee on Returns and Credentials refused to receive the biennial tax from Virginia, which tax had been tendered by Virginia's supreme representatives. Although every effort was made to secure a nearing it was not until after ten o'clock Saturday night that a decision was reached on the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. COUNSEL SERVES NOTICES No sooner had the case been Jecided adversely to the Grand Lodge of Virginia and the Supreme Representatives from that state not even accorded a hearing, than Attorney W. H. Stanton of Pittsburgh began serving notices upon all Supreme Lodge officers of a suit or application for an injunction and a receivership. The same is to be made in Richmond in the United States District Court. There was consternation in the Supreme Lodge for awhile and the feeling seemed to be that the "religion of the "ring" that for so many years has controlled that body was nearing its end. It was also asserted that about two-thirds of the Grand Lodges were in arrests for this tax. One of the Grand Lodges had never paid any money whatever. The Supreme Representatives from Virginia were approached and urged to pay a part of the tax, be it much or little and to give worthless checks or notes, for the remainder as many other states had done. They refused to do this. The disreputable tactics resorted to would have rivalled the most pernicious political methods now in vogue today. A REDEEMING FEATURE. There is one redeeming feature of the whole affair. Each state is in a measure independent and holds its own treasury. Its money is safe and the destruction of the Supreme Lodge will in no wise affect the Life of the Order. This is an additional reason why the states are instituting upon the retention of the present constitution. There are many other states in accord with Virginia. Another cause of friction was the ruling of the Supreme Chancellor that his deputies should be allowed to vote. As each state has only four votes and he has the power to appoint as many deputies as he sees fit, he can easily unify the votes of many states, simply by his override of the appointent power. On Friday night August 23rd, the young ladies and gentlemen of the American Beneficial Insurance Company led a surprise on Mrs. W. P. Graham, formerly of Richmond, but now of Philadelphia. Pa., in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Willis, 1820 on Paul St. The evening was very pleasantly spotted. Mr. W. W. Anderson has frequent business presented Mow-Ann with a beautiful teal on behalf of the ladies and gentlemen present. Mrs. Graham in her usual elegance, pennant responded expressing her present that she would have enjoyed the surprise, the joy and also the many, many benignness that had been shown in her presence. They had been very dear to how many friends here. Mr. Gwathney of Baltimore was present and made a neat little speech expressing his gratitude at being present. After several solos and social chat refreshments were served in abundance and in the wee hours of the morning all retired to their several homes having spent an evening of pleasure. Stopped a Runaway. Taking his life in his hands, Chas. White of 211 West Leigh St. succeeded in bringing to a halt a runaway team, owned by Charles Jackson of Churchhill. The team became frightened above Oak St. and dashed down Leigh St. Several attempts were made to stop the pair, but proved only fruitless. Mr. White at Gilmer St., through heroic effort managed to secure the reins of the pair. After being dragged for two blocks, he succeeded in bringing the team to a final halt, in time to avoid colliding with a passing automobile, at the junction of Monroe and Leigh streets, which would have been fatal. Mr. White is the song and playwright, formerly of New York. Visitors To Our Office. Mrs. Missouri Jackson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Slaughter, Mrs. L. S. Fleming, Georgetown, Pa.; Mr. J. H. Braxton, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. A. C. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Ella B. Anderson, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. W. F. Denney, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. J. S. Bythwood, Savannah Ga.; Lawyer George Latimer, Boston Mass.; Rev. R. H. Nazareth, Mr. W. H. Smith, Oyster Point, Va.; Mr. Isaac Banks, Denbigh, Va.; Mrs. V. Fitzgerald, Huntington, W. Va.; Mrs. Rosa Wilkerson, Mrs. Annie E. Jones Mrs. Lella Howard, So, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. C. M. Lewis, Mrs. Cornelia Smith, Mrs. Lolla G. Williams, Mrs. Sarah Ferguson, N. Emporia, Va.; Mrs. Lucy Petors, Petersburg, Va.; Miss E. W. Tancil, Miss A. V. Ashton Washington, D. C. To All Lovers of Music. An evening of pleasure is assured you at A Grand Organ Contest at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Monday night, September 22, 1913 under aunts of Class No. 3. Admission, 15 Cents. Miss Marie S. Davis, Prem.; Miss Selena Epps, Sec.; John H. Braxton, Teacher. Charley Robinson Gone The funeral of Charles Robinson took place last Tuesday from his late residence, 1287 N. First St. He had been an invalid for many months. Rev. C. M. Phillips conducted the funeral services. Funeral Director W. James C. Phillips assisted. BROWN-WRITING. Mr. R. W. Whitney announces the approaching marriage of his daughter Annis Mattie to Joseph Henry Brown, of Richmond, Sept. 16th. 12 M. 1230 Donny St. Reception Sept. 18th, 8:30 to 10:30 P. M., 1330 Denny St. No cards. Friends are invited. BROWN—BOOKFX. Mrs. Phyllis P. Hunger prizes to an annual of the marriage of her daughter, Alberta R. to Mr. Larry W. Brown, Tuesday morning, September 18, 1913, at 11 o'clock, Joop Loving St. At home Wed., September 18 to P. M., 318 W. Lough St. Birmingham, England. Friends are invited. A Jorjal Gathering The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grey, 105 E. 16th St., Southside was the scene of a jolly guest on Tuesday night, August 26th. The jokey party was full of mirth from start to finish. Among those present were Meers. Junius Fowkes, William Bailey, Frank Williams, Thomas Grey, Jr., Clarence Smith, Ed. Smith, Sr., Ed. Smith, Jr., Oscar Howell, James Green and J. R. Cogbill. An excellent menu was served,—both wet and dry, while that "Southern ern juice fruit"—watermelon—was in great evidence. When I clock was reached each chest was at its limit and the "boys went home in the morning." Dr. Hughes' Case. The many friends of Dr. William H. Hughes learned with satisfaction of his acquittal in the Police Court last Wednesday of the charge alleged against him. His high standing in this community and his urban peaceable disposition has been characteristic of him during his many years of practice here. In Memoriam Richmond, Va., Sept. 4, 1913. In sad, but loving memory of our daughter, Irma V. Brown, who departed this life August. 29, 1907: Farewell, alas, our Irma, dear, Thy form lies cold and still. Thy death has caused a vacant place In our home this world can never fill. We love her, yes, we love her But the angels love her more. And they sweetly called her To yonder shining shore. Passed Away. The funeral of Mrs. Elwood Cogbill Billin, who departed this life Wednesday, August 20, 1913, 10k place from the First Baptist Church, Friday evening, August 22nd at 8 P. M. Rev. R. R. Graham officiating. Mrs. Clarence Smith sang a very pathetic solo. The active pall bearers were Kessers William Bailey, Arthur Arrington, Edward Smith, George Saunden, Reginald Jackson, Joseph Brooks, Bernard Jasney. Floral bearers: Misses Viola Stowall, Jessie Blegston, Ora Cogbill, and Nellie Jones. The interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. "Peace to her ashes." WANTED—ANOTHER GOOD LIN-ESTYPE Operator. Apply at The PLANET Office. PERSONALS AND BRIEF. —Miss M. L. Chiles left the city this week for Old Point. —Mr. Charles H. Robinson is sick at his home in East 17th St., Southside. —Mr. James Johnson, Jr. of South Richmond, who has been sick for several weeks is out again. —Mrs. Cora B. Hill and Miss Lula Hill have returned to the city after a pleasant stay in Yanceyville, N. C. —Miss Mallinda Harris is visiting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, 2306 Hull St. Southside. —Miss Theresa B. Chiles has returned to the city after taking a Summer course at Columbia University, N. Y. —Mr. Walter Cowan, Jr., U. S. N. was in the city this week, on account of the death of his sister, Miss Fannie Cowan. —Mrs. Jessie Cunningham and daughter have returned from a pleasant visit in the Tidewater District. —Mr. and Mrs. George Fitzgerald of Huntington, W. Va. are visiting in the Southside, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilkerson. Mr. C. W. Jordan of Suffolk, Va. passed through the city this week enroute to Winchester, Ky. to attend tend the sessions of the National Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samarita. Mr. N. B. Blount of Raleigh, N. C. stopped over for a few days, enroute home from Atlantic City, N. J. and other Northern points. Miss Alice Bowers was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bowers, 1859 Dance St. Mr. Benjamin Norris of Boston, Mass. was in the city last week and called on us. He is highly pleased and speaks in glowing terms of the progress made here. Mrs. George Fitzgerald of Huntington, W. Va. in company with Mrs. Rosa Wilkerson of So. Richmond, Va. called on us this week. Reva. S. S. Morris, W. E. Spratley, Messrs. E. M. Turner, Leroy Thornton and R. C. Gilbert, Mrs. Annie E. Johnson and Miss Alice E. Smith attended the State Christian Endeavor Convention at Portsmouth, Va. last week. Rev. W. E. Spratley, B. D. of Salem, has been the guest of Rev. S. Morris. Rev. Spratley preached strong sermons at Third St. A, M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. B. P. Vandervall spent his vacation visiting relatives in Orange, N. J., and New York City, attending the Business League in Philadelphia, looking in at the Elks Convention in Atlantic City and witnessed the Grand Parade of the K. of P. in Baltimore. Mrs. Maggie Alexander, after spending the Summer with her son, left for Lexington, her native home, August 28th to spend a week. From thence she will go to Savannah, Ga. to take up her abode for the Winter. Rev. S. S. Morris will use as a subject at Third St. A. M. E. Church Sunday, A. M. "God's Workman." Communion at 3:30 P. M. Mesdames M. L. Morris, M. M. Storrs and Annie E. Johnson represented Third St. A. M. E. Church at the Woman's Mite Missionary Society of Virginia which met at Bridgetown this week. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brown, 2230 Newberne St. Woodville were presented with a bounding baby boy weighing eleven pounds, Wednesday, August 27th. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. The father is just crazy with delight. Our congratulations to the young couple. —Mr. E. D. Nelson of Surry Co. Va. was in the city this week on business. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones of 200 W. 21st St. Southside. —Miss Ethel Watkins of Portsmouth, Va. left Sunday afternoon for her home in company with her sister after spending two weeks in city and Chesterfield, Va. visiting relatives and friends. She was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Robinson, S11 N. 1st St. —You wish a fine up-to-date house built, or your dwelling house remodeled at moderate cost. The first thing to do is to get an architect and the next is to get Mr. D. J. Farrar, General Contractor. See his notice. You might see him first and the architect afterwards. —Mr. Emmett C. Burke, Cashier of the D. P. S. Bank and his son, E. Monday, returned home Monday, having seen many unread articles me Lodge y of Supre er of Reco C. K. Rol imely Repo and Representatives to the Sixte at Baltimore, Maryland, Aug Supreme LodgeK.ofP. A Copy of Supreme Keeper of Records & Seal C. K. Robinson's Timely Report: To the Officers and Representatives to the Sixteenth Biennial Session to be held at Baltimore, Maryland, August 25th to 30th, '13. Greeting: St. Louis, Mo., July, 1913. Dear Sir and Brother—As the time approaches for the next Supreme Lodge Session, I feel that the representatives and officers should know our true financial condition, in order that they may think and plan for the betterment of those conditions. The very short time allowed at the Supreme Lodge Session for the consideration of vastly important questions, is not sufficient to permit the members to become thoroughly familiar with conditions as they really exist. At this time I feel it highly important to lay these matters before you, believing as I do that the hearts of the majority of our members are true to the principles of our great institution. I Brother—As the time apprehension, I feel that the repress true financial condition, in order for the betterment of those cared at the Supreme Lodge Sees important questions, is not so time thoroughly familiar with this time I feel it highly imminent, believing as I do that the buree true to the principles of our years that I, by your trust R. and S, the desire nearest Order established on a firm the records will show that I趴on to much needed reforms funds, but as stated above, tally consider my suggestions and the representatives to look brought about the present case of the record of my frequent financial system, as well as to a lost member of the Order will During all the years that I, by your trust and confidence, have served as S. K. of R. and S., the desire nearest my heart has been to see our beloved Order established on a firm financial basis, and to attain this end, the records will show that I have time and again called your attention to much needed reforms in the handling and disbursement of the funds, but as stated above, the shortness of time in which to carefully consider my suggestions and investigate conditions has caused the representatives to look lightly upon them and no doubt has brought about the present crisis. In the face of the record of my frequent efforts to raise the standard of our financial system, as well as to add to our source of revenue, no honest member of the Order will dare accuse me of impure motives. CARDFULLY STUDY just that you will take the time in the following statement to order that you may be fully submitted to the Supreme I, presented to you a very your general expense; salar the term of two years ending table which will be found the amount of salaries p they are payable: Reers. Out of What I S. L. Fund. term $5,000 $1,250 term 2,400 600 term 3,000 1,500 r term 600 600 term 1,200 term 3,000 2,000 als. $15,200 $5,950 Note shows the proper division cases of officers as recommend quoted by the Supreme Lodge. I sincerely trust that you will take the time to carefully study the figures given in the following statement before discussing it with any one, in order that you may be fully familiar with them. In any financial report submitted to the Depositary at Indianapolis, Ind. in 1911, I presented to you a very carefully prepared statement showing your general expenses; salaries alone amounting to $15,200.00 for the term of two years ending August, 1911. The following table which will be found on page 146 of the 1911 minutes shows the amount of salaries paid to officers, and out of what funds they are payable: Salaries of Officers. Out of What Fund Payable. S. L. Fund. U. R. En. Fund. S. C. per term $5,000 $1,250 $3,750 Clerk—S. C. per term 2,400 600 1,800 S. K. of R & S. per term 3,000 1,500 1,500 S. M. of Ex. per term 600 600 Sup. Atty. per term 1,200 1,200 Maj. Genl. per term 3,000 2,000 1,000 Totals. $15,200 $5,950 $1,000 $8,250 The above table shows the proper divisions of expenses for salaries and expenses of officers as recommended by the Finance Committee and adopted by the Supreme Lodge at Kansas City in 1909. FURTHER EXPLANATION $5,950.00 of this amount, a of the Supreme Lodge fund, $1 fund, and $8,250.00 out of the amounta do not include the gen- ing, stationery, traveling expen- last term amounted to $13,203 Lodge fund. The receipts for this amount, according to your edge fund, $1,000.00 out of 10 out of the Endowment fund include the general expenses for leveling expenses of officers, and to $13,203.39 to be paid receipts for the Supreme L $5,950.00 of this amount, according to your law, is payable out of the Supreme Lodge fund, $1,000.00 out of the Uniform Rank fund, end $8,250.00 out of the Endowment fund. The foregoing amounts do not include the general expenses for office rent, printing, stationery, traveling expenses of officers, etc., which for the last term amounted to $13,203.39 to be paid from the Supreme Lodge fund. The receipts for the Supreme Lodge fund to July (Continued On Fifth Page.) to Atlantic City, N. J., Philadelphia, Pa., Jersey City, N. J. and New York City. They were joined in Atlantic City by Mr. Harvey M. Burke and wife of Jersey City, also Miss Maria E. Burke of this city, which completed the pleasant party to the North. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson attended the National Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria which convened in Winchester, Ky. last week. Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Buck and mother have returned home after a delightful vacation spent at Wildwood, Va. Rev. Joseph G. Grant, Charlotteville, Va., Rev. J. H. Johnson, Leaville, Va. and Rev. P. R. Vaulie, Luray, Va. were in attendance at the 23rd Annual Session of the Alexandria District Conference and S. S. Epworth League Convention. Stewart and his company of Newport News, accompanied by several ladies. Mrs. Lucy Peters of Petersburg and a number of ladies from Emporia were also there. Mr. John T. Titor, Mr. E. A. Randolph and M. W. C. Scott were on hand, while W. Benjamin P. Vanderyall was an interested spectator. Col. John Chiles spent the entire week the in company with his accomplish daughter, Miss Theresa B. Chile. Mr. R. H. Faunieroy stayed with the delegation also. Messrs. John Christian and Frank Walker of Plat et Co. No. 8 were on hand for few days. Mr. N. A. Twitty of S. folk was also there. Attorney Wm. M. Reid was accompanied by his wife. They last visited Philadelphia and Atlantic City. All of them endorsed the notion of the Virginia delegation. Mrs. Lucie Christian Scott attended the National Grand Lodge of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria in Winchester, Ky. Mrs. J. S. Bythewood of Savannah, Ga. has been on a visit to her son, who is a student at St. Emma Ind. and Agri. College, Belmud, Va. She also spent some time in Richmond, the guest of Mrs. Susie Denny. Many Virginians visited the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias at Baltimore. Among them were Dr. L. D. Burrell, Graqd Medical Register, Roanoke, Va., M. B. H. Payton, Grand Master of Eschaqueur, Richmond; Rev. Thos. H. White, Grand Prelate, Clifton Forge, Va.; Col. Archer Drew, Moore, George Williams and Moses A. Brown of Portsmouth.; Mr. T. J. Free Grand Lecturer of Newport News; Major Wm. H. Tyler, Norfolk and Canton, Seah Virginians There. PRICE, FIVE CENTS LodgeK.ofP. Supreme Records & K. Robinson's Report: Delves to the Sixteenth Biennial Session in Maryland, August 25th to 30th, '13. St. Louis, Mo., July, 1913. as the time approaches for the next that the representatives and officers al condition, in order that they may ment of these conditions. The very preme Lodge Session for the considerations, is not sufficient to permit the only familiar with conditions as they feel it highly important to lay these as I do that the hearts of the majority are principles of our great institution. I, by your trust and confidence, have the desire nearest my heart has been published on a firm financial basis, and will show that I have time and again needed reforms in the handling and is stated above, the shortness of time my suggestions and investigate consentatives to look lightly upon them out the present crisis. Of my frequent efforts to raise the firm, as well as to add to our source of the Order will dare accuse me of will take the time to carefully study drawing statement before discussing it you may be fully familiar with them. and to the depressure at Indian- ed to you a very carefully prepared expenses; salaries alone amounting two years ending August, 1911. will be found on page 146 of the point of salaries paid to officers, and table: Out of What Fund Payable. S. L. Fund. U. R. En. Fund. 1,000 $1,250 $3,750 1,400 600 1,800 1,000 1,500 1,500 600 600 1,200 1,200 000 2,000 1,000 000 $5,950 $1,000 $8,250 the proper divisions of expenses for ers as recommended by the Finance Supreme Lodge at Kansas City in EXPLANATION. According to your law, is payable out 1,000,00 out of the. Uniform Rank the Endowment fund. The foregoing general expenses for office rent, print- esses of officers, etc., which for the 1.39 to be paid from the Supreme the Supreme Lodge fund to July Stewart and his company of Newport News, accompanied by several ladies. Mrs. Lucy Peters of Petersburg and a number of ladies from Emporia were also there. Mr. John T. Taylor, Mr. E. A. Randolph and Mr. W. C. Scott were on hand, while Mr. Benjamin P. Vanderyall was an interested spectator. Col. John R. Chiles spent the entire week there in company with his accomplished daughter, Misa Theresa S. Chiles. Mr. R. H. Fauntheroy stayed with the delegation also. Messrs. John Christian and Frank Walker of Planet Co., No. 8 were on hand for a few days. Mr. N. A. Twitty of Suffolk was also there. Attorney Wm. M. Reid was accompanied by his wife. They later visited Philadelphia and Atlantic City. All of them endorsed the action of the Virginia delegation. Dr. Hughes Acquitted. William H. Hughes, colored physician was acquitted yesterday morning in Police Court of making a felonious assault upon Harriett Rollins, colored, of 419 W. Baker St., when she called on Aug. 24 to visit her dying daughter at the Richmond Hospital. The woman and her sister created a furoir, both screaming and shrieking that Hughes had attempted to throw her from a window. She said at the time that she was dragged from her daughter's room and down a flight of stairs to the floor below, where she alleged, Hughes tried to throw her out of a window. The testimony before Justice Crutchfield did not tend to corroborate this story, and Hughes was dismissed. Hughes has always borne a good reputation, and was never before in trouble. He is mild-mannered and shows no signs of ill-temper. He took his arrest quietly saying at the time that the woman's story was exaggerated, and expressed confidence of his acquittal.—Timore Dispatch. September 3, 1913. —Subscribe to THE PLANET. --- THE ISLAND OF THE STAIRS Being a True Account of Certain Strange and Wonderful Adventures of Master John Hampdon, Seaman, and Mistress Lucy Wilberforce, Gentlewoman. In the Great South Seas. By CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY Here's a tale of the sea and the treasure isle, of long hid gems and bad men's guile, of perils on land and wave well met, 'spite storm and mutiny's awful threat. The way of a man with a maid is told as they voyage the seas in quest of gold—the man so brave and the maid so fair. For her sake naught he will not dore. From English fields to south sea shore their path they follow white billows roar, but it leads them safe to their goal at last, with their love and their treasure tightly clasped. CHAPTER I. Wherein I Bait the Duke Over the Dead. CANNOT say that I was greatly surprised when I stumbled across the body of Sir Geoffrey in the spinney, which is not for a moment meant to convey the impression that I was not shocked. I had expected that Sir Geoffrey would come to some such sad end; therefore I say that I was not surprised. But as I stood over him in the gray, dawn, looking down upon him lying so quietly on his back with the hand-some, silver mounted, ivory handled dueling pistol which had done the damage still clashed in his right hand I was fascinated with horror. Sir Geoffrey had carefully put his bullet through his heart. It was less disgusting and brutal, less hard on those left behind, less troublesome, more gentlemanly. His aword lay underneath him, the diamond hilt protruding. I gushed that he was glad enough, after all, that the end had come, for there was not that look of pain or horror of fear which I have so often seen on the faces of the dead, but his features were calm and composed. He had not been dead long. As I bent over him I noticed that he had something in his left hand. A nearer look showed it to be an envelope. I drew it away and saw that it was addressed to Mistress Lucy. Thrusting it in the pocket of my coat, I rose to my feet. At that instant I heard steps and voices. Now I had nothing on earth to fear from anybody. The death of Sir Geoffrey was too obviously a suicide for any one to accuse me if there had been any reason on earth for bringing me under suspicion. The letter which I carried in my pocket addressed to Mistress Lucy would undoubtedly explain everything there was to explain. Something, however, moved me to seek counsel. I am a sailor, as you will find out, and can quickly in an emergency by a sort of instinct. Sir Geoffrey lay on the side of the path through the skinny, and beyond him the copious thickened. The path twisted and turned. From the sound of the footsteps I judged that men were coming along it. I instantly stepped across the body and concealed myself behind a tree trunk in the leafy foliage of the undergrowth. I could see without being seen and boar as well. "I did not expect that any of the groves of the castle would make their appearance at that hour. The footsteps stopped. Two men, one of whom had been pointed out to me as Baron Lufdion, in the lead, followed by another who was strange to me, suddenly appeared. A voice which I recognized as Lufdion's at once exclaimed in awestruck tone: "By god, he's done it! Here's a pretty affair." "Oh, I don't know," said the second; "it might be worse." "What dye mean? I don't understand." "He might have shot himself before we plocked him." "Oh. I are." The two stepped a little peek. The first spiker, Lord Lafodon, one of the young bloods who had been having high carouse with Sir Geoffrey for the past week at the castle, bent over him. "Well," continued the drawer nonchalantly, "as for me. I bated them both, but the latter speaker the more painful, for reasons which you will personally understand — "this relieves the muscle." "What do you mean? After such a night as we had to come upon—this is enough to unsettled any man." "Toosh, pooh, man; you are nervous!" "Well, I don't know how it relieves you. And after all, said and done, Wilberforce was a gentleman, a good player and a gallant lover." "Exactly, and he lost his all like a gentleman." "And you got it, at least most of it." "Lattice, my friend; you had your share." "I don't know but I would give it back to have poor old Geoff with us once again" and Lufdron, with some heat. "That is a perfectly foolish statement, my touch," returned the other. "Somebody was bound to get it. Wilberforce has been going the pace for years. We happened to be in at the death, that's all." "Well, how does it relieve you, then? Do you think Wilberforce would have attempted to get you to support him?" The drafter laughed "Of course not. This"—he pointed to the dead body—"is proof enough of the spirit that was in him. But, of course, I cannot marry the girl now." "You can't?" "Certainly not. Her father a bankrupt, a snake"— But the castle and this park? "Mortigured up to the blit. Speaking of blits" he stooped down and, daintily avoiding contact with the corpse, drew from the scabbard the dismould blitted sword—"this belongs to me. It's worth taking. You remember he staked it last night on the last deal." "Good god, man," protested the first speaker, "don't take the man's award away! Let him die with his weapons like a gentleman." "But tut, you grow scrupulous, it seems. We will provide a cheaper badge of his knighthood, if necessary." "And about the girl?" "The tull of it." "You will have some trouble breaking your engagement with her, I am thinking." "Not I. To do her justice, the girl has the spirit of her father. A whisper that I am distracted to the match will be sufficient." "Aye, but who will give her that whisper?" "We will arrange that some way. Truth to tell, I am rather tired of the minix. She bares me with her high alps. She does not know that she is penniless and disgraced. And as for her good looks, it's a country beauty, after all." "Poor girl!" began Luftdon, whose face, though blushed and filled, still showed some signs of human kindness. At that point I intervened. I could bear no more. When they spoke so slightly of my mistress it was more than I could stand. I burst out of the brush and stood before them—mad, enraged all through. I will admit that I lacked the composure and breeding of these precious two. They started back at my sudden appearance, from which he of the slow speech speedily recovered. "Now, who may you be, and what may you want?" he said. "Who I am: matters nothing." said I, "but what I want matters a great deal." "Ah. And what is it that you want that matters so?" "In the first place that award." "Tha!" said the man, holding Sir Geoffrey's handsome weapon up lightly by the blade. "That," said I. I am accustomed to move quickly as well as to think quickly, and he fore he know it. I had it by the hilt, and but that he released the blade instantly I would have cut his hand as I withdrew it. He swung round and clapped his hand on his own sword; a fierce oath breaking from his lips, his face black as thunder. "Don't draw that little split." I said, "or I will be under the necessity of breaking your back." I towered above both of them, and I have no doubt that I could have made good my bonnet. The man had the courage of his race and station. He faced me undaunted, his hand on his sword hilt. "Would you rob me of mine own?" he asked calmly. "I might do so, and with justice," I replied. "You had no hesitation in rebuffing the living or the dead." "Roundabout" cried the first man. "He was in fair spirits; we talked each what We bad, and she. Gracey lea." "Yes. I am, : replied. "Having pity with everything one, he be to throw away his life. I heard what you said. You wonder how mistress Witherleen is to learn the situation. You wonder who is to tell her. I will." "That is now, and through all and the history, with sweetly accustomed. I could not have winched it better. You are doubtless some servant of the house." "I am no man's servant," I interrupted in some beat. "Somebody born on the place who probably cherishes a yokel's humble admiration for the lady of the maner." I disused like a girl at this. I never was good at the disimulation that goes on in polite society. "Tell her, my man, tell her," be cried, "tell her that she is a beggar and her father a suicide and that I have all her property without her. She can go to your arms. She is not meet for the Duke of Arrester." So this was Arcoster! I had board of him, as I had of Lufurton, two of the most debauched, unprincipled rakes, killera, fortune hunters, gamblers, men about town, in all England. I stepped closer to him, and struck him with the palm of my band. His sword was out on the moment, but before he could make a pass I wrenched it from blim. broke the blade over my knee and hurried the two pieces into the coppler. "I can match you with sworda," said I. "I have fought with men, not poplins in my day all over the world, and I know the use of the weapon, but I would not demean myself, being an honest man though no gentleman, by crossing blades with such a ruffian." "By God," cried the man. "I will have you dung into the mill pond. I will clap you in tail. I will—" "You will do nothing of the sort" said I. "There is no man on the estate who would not take my part against pours, especially when I repeat what you have said about Mistress." "And who would believe you?" queried the duke, whose anger was at a frightful height in being thus braved 64. "Don't draw that little spirit," and insulted, in his agitation be tore at his neck cloth. "Twould be your word against mine, and—" "For the matter of that my word will not be uncorroborated." I interrupted swiftly. "What do you mean?" "This gentleman—" "By glad," said Lord Lufdon, "you are right to appeal to me and you were right to strike Arceser. I'm sorry for the girl and for Sir Geotrey and ashamed for my friend!" "World, you turn against me! "Would you turn against me in this" cried the duke. "I certainly would." "God," whispered his grace hotly, fumbling at the empty sheath. "I wish I had my aword." "There is Sir Geoffrey's aword," said Lord Lufdion, who did not lack courage, clutching his own blade as he spoke and making as if to draw it. "No," said I, master of the situation I meant to be, "there will be no more fighting over the dead body of Sir Geoffrey. You and Lord Lufdion can settle your differences elsewhere." "On second thought, there will be no further settlement," said Lufdion, regaining his coolness and thrusting back into its scabbard his half drawn blade. "His grace and I are in too many things to make a permanent difference between us possible." "I thought so," I replied. "By god," laughed Luftdon, "I like your spirit, ladd! Who are you and what are you? "The late gardener's son." "Do they breed such as you down here in these gardens?" "As to that, I know not my, lord I am a sailor. I have commanded my own ship and made my own fortune. I come back here between cruises because I am devoted to"— "The woman!" screered the duke. And I marveled at the temerity of the man, seeing that I could have choked him to death with one hand. "Mention her name again." I cried. "and you will lie beside your victim yonder!" "Right!" said Luffton approvingly. "I come back here because I am fond of the old place; it's my home. My people have served the Wiltferforce for generations. Their forbearance and mile together in the chateauyard around the bill jonder. You can't understand deration like this," said I, turning to the duke, "and it is not necessary that you should." "And indeed what is necessary for many pray? he answered "That you leave the place at once." Substitute to The Richmond PLAN WP: Only $1.94 per year in advance "Miss Lafontaine, you look like you were having a great time and with him you were having a great time. I will ask if you would like to go and give your personals to him, please make and follow you down the street." "I will tell you to come around about the other person's date." "We just you will," said Lafontaine. "The person he gives is in good. We have nothing more to do here. Don't be a fool. Answerer. You have got everything you wanted in this game, and it is in only just that you should pay a little fee to it. What's your name, my man?" "Never mind what it is." "Are youunate of it?" "Humpdow!" "Humpdow, you may not be a gentleman," said Lafontin, "but by god you are a man, and here is my hand on it!" He had played a man's part so I clamped it. And so they went down the path, leaving me not greatly relishing my triumph, for I had to tell Mistress Luey all that had happened. The scarlet of my lady's riding coat as she galloped up the tree covered road attracted my attention. I quilted my pace, and we arrived at the steps of the ball at the same instant. She was alone, for she had evidently chosen to ride unaccompanied. I stood silent before her with that curious dumbbone. I generally experience when she drew entering her presence while she drew rein sharply. She was a little thing compared to me—indeed, small compared even to the average woman, but in one sense she was the biggest thing I had ever confronted. I was almost afraid of her. I who feared nothing else. What she thought of me was of little moment to her. It was Mistress Lucy's regular habit to take a morning gallop every day. It was that usual custom that caused her to look so fresh and young and beautiful, that put the color in her cheek and the sparkle in her eye. She nodded carelessly, yet kindly, to me. 'It was her habit, that careless kindness. When she was a little girl and I had been a great boy we had played together familiarly, but" that was long since over. Then she looked about for a groom. The steps that led to the terrace were deserted. Sir Gloedfrey of late had grown slack in the administration of affairs on account of his troubles, and no one was present. Mistress Lucy started at me, frowning. CHAPTER II. MASTER HAMPDON, and Mistress Lucy at last night nobody else seems to be about, suppose you attempt the task." She looked her little foot from the stirrup and threat it out toward me. I am nothing of a horseman. I was very early sent to sea, and I have a sailor's awkwardness with horses. Naturally, I did not know how a lady should be dismounted. I stepped over to her, selfted her about the waist with both hands. I fitted her bodily from the saddle and set her down gently on the gravel. She looked at me very quietly and gave a shrift shriek as her weight came upon her arms. Indeed, I have no doubt that I held her tightly. "I dare say there is not a man among my father's friends or mine who could have done that. Master Hamilton, I said she smiling a little and looking finished and excited. "The is great feet," said I stupidly enough "I have lifted bigger—" "Women pushed on Mistress Lucy, slightly frothing up at me. "Things," I replied. "It unmiser me," she said. "I have never been dismounted that way before. However, you always were stronger than most men, even as a boy. There seems to be no groom about. The place is writether served. Will you take my horse to the stable?" she asked me. There was a certain battery to me in that request. If I had not shown her how strong I was in all probability she would have thrown me the bridle and, with a good toward the stables to indicate her wishes, would have left me without a word. "Have you seen my father this morning?" she asked as I paused before her. As fuel would have it, while she spoke a gleaming groom came round the house. Finding the relish to him, bade him take the horse away and turned to my niece. "Madam," said I, my voice thickening and choking, "he seen your noble father this morning." There was something in my voice and manner, great stupid fool that I was, that instantly apprised her that something was wrong. With one swift step she was by my side. "Where?" "In the spinney." "What does he there at this hour?" "Nothing." "I don't understand." "Sir Jeffrey," I began racking my brushes what to say next and how to convey the awful tidings. She made a sudden step or two in my direction, then turned toward the coppler, her suspicions fully aroused. But new I ventured upon a familiarity—that is, I turned and caught her arm. "I will see him myself," she began resolutely. "Madam," said I swiftly, "you cannot." "Master Hampdon," she said, "something dreadful has happened." I nodded. This was breaking it gently with a vengeance, but what could I do? She always did twist me around her little finger, and I was always more or less helpless before her. I admit that. I am still, for that matter, although she will not have it so. "What is it? Is my father—what is he doing in the splendy? He never rises at this hour?" "Mistress Wilberforce," I said, "you come of a brave stock, and the time for your courage is now." "Is my father dead?" she asked, after a sudden, awful stillness. I nodded while she stored at me like one browned. "Killed in a duel?" she whispered. I shook my head. "What is the best the truth was her to hear to her five and more births. I might have shown the wolf. She had no knowledge that she was to be so suspicious. Of course, all she had any education were shorts. She did she wipe or give them a swig. She had a nervous woman, she had a temperary and control mind and she I knew how she had loved her for them. "When? Why? She she groomed out. I was early awake," I answered and I did not tell her it was my duty to see her gulp up for that morning ride—and I heard a shot in the spine say. I hurried there and found Mr Goodray—"Let us go to him." "No," said I. And I marveled to find myself assuming the direction as if I had been on the dock of my own ship, "that you cannot. It is no eight for your eyes. I was coming to the castle to tell you and to send the servants to fetch him. Meanwhile you go into the hall and summon your women and—" "I will do what you say. Master Hampton, she whispered very small, very forlorn, very despairing. "My father! My dear, good father!" She turned, and I still supporting her, we mounted the steps of the terrace. Suddenly she stopped, freed herself and faced me. "Lord Laftond and the Duke of Arcaster, she explained, "they are staring at the castle. They must be nodded." "Madam," said I, "they already know it." "And why, then, have they left the duty of telling me to you? Where are they? Summon them at once!" "They are gone!" I blurred out, my rage at the duke reviving. "Gone!" "Having won everything from Sir Geoffrey, they have left him alone in his death!" I retorted bitterly. "I impossible!" "I ordered them off the place," I said bluntly. "You!" she flashed out imperiously. "And who gave you the power to dismiss my father's friends?" "I heard what they end, being hidden myself." "And what did they say?" "It concerned you, mistress." "The Duke of Arcrester." she promptly began. "Is my betrothed husband I will hear no calumny against him." "Madam," I said. "your engagement is broken." "Broken," she cried in amaze. "The duke declared himself too poor to marry the princess child of a disgraced man—his words, not mine, believe me" She turned so white, and reeled so that I caught her again. I even shook her耳 while I tried roughly: "You must not give way." "It is a lie, a dastardly lie!" she panted out at last. "It is God's truth," said I. "He repudiates you." "No man could be so base" she per- lated. "He警觉 that he loved me." "I would it were otherwise, madam, but he is gone, leaving that message for you." "And he made you his messenger?" "I volunteered." "Why? Why?" "Because he is a low coward." "And you stood by and let him insult me, your patron's daughter, your mistress?" "I told her what had happened in the spinner. "In all that," she said in a certain strained way, "you acted as a loyal servitor of the house, and I thank you." "I am to give orders to have his bag袋 sent to the inn at once," said I. "And Lord Luffdoun." "He came to your defense as if he were still the gentleman he had once been. But he gave hence with his friend. His baggage will also follow him." "I will attend to that for them both," said Mistress Luffdoun, growing strangely and firmly resisted again, and even I could guess the fraternity condiment she put upon herself. "Ethough of Arcelier I am well rid of him and of. his companions. Summon the servants to bring my father's body to the cage. I suppose the crowder will have to be notified. "Yes," said I: "I will attend to that." "Of all my friends," said a piteously, "you seem to be the only one left, Master Hampton." "I have been your faithful servant always, Missress Lucy." I answered as I ushered her into the hall. I delivered my little mistress to her woman, who came at my call, and then I summoned the butler and steward and told them what had happened. In a moment all was confusion. They brought the body of Sir Geoffrey back to the castle, which was no longer his. As the duke had said, it was mortgaged to its full value. Everything that he could get his hands on had been sacrificed to his passion for play. After the inquest and after a due interval for decent respect for the dead there was a great funeral, of course, during which what little ready money, there was available was of necessity spent. The gentry came for miles around. Even Lufthoff was there in the background, althoughaster had the decoy to keep away. Was there too finding a place among the upper servants of the household. I happened to be immediately back of Mistress Lucy. From under her veil she shot a forlorn, grateful look at me as she came in. Sir Geoffrey, except Mistress Lucy, was the last of his race. The brave, fine old stock had at last been reduced to this one slender ship of a girl. Kith or kin, mine of the most distant, she had not, nor did she enjoy much acquaintance. She had never been formally introduced to society. Sir Geoffrey had loved her and had been kind enough to her in the careless, magnificent way, but she had been lost much alone since the death of her mother some years before, and she had grown up under the care of groomers and tutors. The neighboring ```markdown ``` "You seem to be the only one left, Master Hampden." Safety had assembled with much show of sympathy, but I knew that Mistress Lucy felt very much alone, and I rather glanced in the position which made me humble though I was, her friend. It was over soon enough—the above and parade. No one spoke to me save Lord Lafont. "You seem to be a man of some, Master Hampdon," he whispered, drawing me apart after it was all over, and I noticed the way Mistress Wilberforce looked at you when she first came in. I have still unseen some of the proceeds of our last bout at the table with her father that could be conveyed to the lady, and—" "She would burn her hand off rather than accept anything." said I promptly. "You speak with authority!" he ask. "I have known her from a child," said I, "and her father before her. It is not in the breed to take favors, and—" "But, this is restitution, although we won it fairly. Sir Geoffrey was the most reckless and even the most foolish gambler I ever played with. We took advantage of that, but there was no cheating, no, as I am a gentleman." "Under the circumstances, then," said I, "there is nothing further to be said." "But what will the poor girl do?" he persisted. I shook my bead. I did not know how to answer that question, for I did not know what she would do. Nevertheless I was touched and pleased with his interest. The man had some good in him still. Association with such a secondhand an Arceer had not yet wholly ruined him. "It is too late to make reparation now, although the wish does you hear, or my lord." "Well, Hampdon. If you have a chance to tell her what I wanted," he said, "please do. I should do it myself," he continued, "only since her repudiation by that blackguard Arceser she will not admit me to speech. If I were a bit younger and not so confoundedly in debt I would marry the woman my wife." "She is need for a better man, my love," said I, exactly as I had answered the duke. He looked at me curiously for a moment and then laughed loudly. "Doubleless," he said, "you may tail her that too." With that he turned on his heel and walked away, and I saw no more of him. I stood on the terrace un til the last of the gentry had gone. My lady spoke to me: "Master Hampion," she began wearyly, "will you come into the house? Master Ficklin, the lawyer, is here waiting to go over my father's papers with me. You have stood by me manically, your people and my people have been"—she stopped a moment, frienda, she added, "for 500 years. I have no one else with whom to counsel. Come with me." CHAPTER III. S Sister Ficklin read it, was a simple affair. It left everything of which he died possessed to his daughter. Unfortunately, he bled possessed of nothing. The document was mere waste paper. Everything was mortgaged, every family portrait oven. Mistress Lecy appeared to have no legal right to anything in or out of the castle, save the clothes she wore. "The point is," Mistress Lecy said, as Master Ficklin b叮ed defensively toward her, "that I have nothing." "Nothing from your father, madam." "But my mother's estate." "I regret to say," said Master Ficklin, "that most of it has been converted into money and lost by your father. There is left in my hands, matriam, only a matter of some 12,000, out at interest, which you, being now of full age"— "I was eighteen on my last birthday." "Exactly, so that it is at your present disposal." "What shape is it in?" "Can they be realized upon?" "Instantly." "To advantage?" "Most certainly." "I thank you, Master Flickin, for your provident care of my little fortune. It is most unexpected," she faltered. "Believe me, Mistress Lucy, it is a happiness to do anything for you," said the old attorney, rising and gathering up his papers and bowing low before her. "You may command me in everything. A temporary loan set." "Thank you, Master Flickin," said Mistress Lucy; "you seek the greedy, The following text is extracted from a document. "The following text is extracted from a document." The text is: "The following text is extracted from a document." The text is: "The following text is extracted from a document." "The wife and I," said the old gentleman. "We always live in the county town. We keep in touch. If you would escape we help you until your future in decided we should be very honest." "I accept your kindly prefers most thankfully," was her reply. "I have been invited to various homes here and there in the county, but I prefer to go to you." "Good," said Master Pickles briefly, "that is settled then. I am empowered by those who hold the mortgage to tell you that the pictures of your father or mother or anything strictly personal they wive their claim to." "Thank you." said Mistress Lucy. "I shall take but small advantage of their generosity." "I know that," answered Master Picklin, "and now I will return to the town. If you will be ready about 6 o'clock (it was then about 2) I will return and fetch you to our home." "I shall be ready. Goodbyy." The little lawyer best over her hand and left the room. I am dumb and silent during the whole interview, although I had listened to everything with the deepest interest. As usual, it was also who broke the silence when we were alone again. "Master Hampion." she began. "to what a sorry man am I reduced! What shall I do now?" "My lady," said I, "the sortest part of the pass to which you have been brought is that you have in me such a poor counselor, a rough sailor, but one who would, nevertheless, give his heart's blood to promote your welfare, or do you any service." Now, as I said that I laid my hand on the breast of my coat, and as I bent awkwardly enough toward her I could not even how as gracefully as the little attorney just departed—I felt the paper which I had taken from Sir Geoffrey's hand and which I had entirely forgotten in the hurry and confusion of the days that had followed his death. I stood open mouthed with surprise and shame at my careless forgetfulness, and stared at her. "What is it?" she asked, instantly mingling my anime. "I am a fool, madam, a blundering fool," said I, drawing forth the paper, "here is a letter addressed to you which I should have delivered at once." I continued, extending it toward her. she tore open the envelope as she spoke and drew forth a letter, unfolded it and there dropped from it a little piece of parchment which I instantly picked up and extended to her, but she was so engrossed in the letter that she did not see my action and paid no attention to my outstretched hand. I looked at the parchment I held in my hand. It was evidently the half of a larger sheet which had been torn in two. The right half was in my possession. A glance showed me that it was a part of a rudely drawn map, apparently of an island, although lacking the other half of that I could not be quite certain. It was lettered in characters which were very old and quiet, and some figures in the upper left hand corner gave a attitude. The outlines of the map and the letters and figures were all very dim and faded. My lady's letter was a short one, for she looked up from it presently, her eyes filled with tears, the first I had seen there, and for that reason I was glad she should enjoy this relief. I suppose the fact that she was so alone and had no one else induced her to confide in me. At any rate she extended the paper to me. "Read it," she said. "Tis my father's last word to me." I took it from her, and this is what I read: My Dear Lucy. As an ancient king of power, I am everything is lost by honor," and that trembled in what I have speculated, gambled, tempted fortune; first because I loved it and at last hoping to win for you. But everything has gone wrong. You are peniless. Even the king of power, I am not a lady hally made me trustee, has followed my own. Master Fickle may have something from the wreck. I hope so. I can do no more, and perhaps may, certainly—for you to leave you. May God help you. I cannot your shamed and unphappy father. GEOFFREY WILDERFORCE Post Scriptum—The last thing, that I wrote this, the scrap of parchment, so it has been made available for five generations. The tradition of it is lost, but there has always been attached to it a singular value. Perhaps some day the missing part may turn up, and the writer will be able to what is left. Should you marry and be children pass it to them. A foolish request, but I am moved to make it as my father made it to me. G. W. I read it slowly. It was not a brave man's letter. I liked Sir Geoffrey less than ever before. Some of the ancient awe and reverence I felt for the family went out of my heart then. "Here," said I, "is the incisure to which your father refers." She took it listlessly, but as her glance fell upon her face brightened. "Why," she exclaimed, brushing aside her tears. "I have the other half. It came to me from my mother. When she died, five years ago, she gave it to me with much the same account as my father gives. I have never shown it to any one—never mentioned it even." "Why not?" I asked. "I scarcely know. It was valueless. I attached no special importance to it. But now, now—" "It is a miracle," I said, "that the two pieces should have come together in your hands." "I don't yet understand what it all means," she said, "but—" "Meanwhile, said I, "may I respectfully urge that you get the other piece and let me look at it." "You!" she dashed out in one of those sudden changes of mood, some delightful and sometimes the SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1818. reverse. "I am a seafaring man, as you know, miitress," said I humbly. "and I am accustomed to study maps and charts. ```markdown ``` Perhaps this may contain information vital to your fortunes which I can decipher more easily than another." She nodded and went rapidly out of the room. In a few moments she came back with another piece of parchment. I placed them side by side, and the torn and jagged edges fitted into each other perfectly. I had laid them on a table and we bent over them in great excitement—excitement on my part caused by her proximity rather than by the faded, yellow sheerkin. "It is an island!" she exclaimed. "Yes," said I. "Where is it?" she asked. I pointed with my huge index finger to the figures in the upper left hand corner and the upper right hand corner marked respectively latitude and longitude. "That will tell us exactly." "And you can find it!" "If it is there where the Figures say I can as easily as I can find the park gate yonder." She looked at me with a certain amount of awe. "Why, that is wonderful!" she exclaimed. "Not at all. It is done by seamen every day." "Have you ever been there?" "No," said I. "I have crossed the south sea several times, but I have never chanced upon that island or, in fact, salied anywhere near that latitude or longitude." "But you know where it is?" "Exactly, and if I had my great chart of the south sea here I could put my finger upon it and show it to you." "What," she asked, pointing with her own dainty finger in her turn, "is that ring around the island?" "That will be a coral reef, I take it. They usually are broken at some point so that ships can sail within, but here is a complete circle inclosing the island. There seems to be no entrance anywhere. 'Tis unusual and most strange." "Perhaps the man that drew it made a mistake." "I think not. The map has been made by a seafaring man, that is plain." "I see, and the island itself is a circle," she said, bending to inspect it more closely. "Yes," said I. "and it is like no island that I have ever seen, for here be two great rings like a gigantic wall and a hill or something of the sort in the middle." I bent lower over it in my turn. My eyes are unusually keen, and I saw a word written on the outside of the island proper and between it and the coral reef. "Bee," said I, "the word Stain." "Stain!" exclaimed the girl in amazement. "Did you ever see stairs on an island?" "No, I have not, but these may be some natural means of ascent." "It is most strange and meaningless," she said. "You have been a faithful, devoted servitor, Master Hampden, and I have no hesitation in telling you all I know. My mother and father were distantly related—that in they were descendants in the fifth generation from two brothers." "Exactly," said I. "Your father's note says this parchment has been in his possession for five generations, and evidently it was in the possession of your mother's people for the same time. Who was the father of these two brothers?" She thought a moment. "Sir Philip Wilberforce was his name. He was"— "A sailor!" he insisted. "Yes, he voyaged in distant sons in Queen Elizabeth's time. Guessray and Oliver, his sons, quarried over his property after his death, and— "There you have it. They divided his fortune and tore the parchment apart, it being thought valuable, for some reason, and each kept half." "That is the tradition as regards the Fortune, and it may account for the the family came out and met the Courtman, and my mother were alone of their possession. They and without knowing the relationship they met and married and I—she followed and put her hand near her face—"am the only one left of the family, of either branch." "Now, here," said I, devoutly, for I only believed what I said: "are the witnesses of Divine Providence. The purchaser came from edgerton Philip, it was torn by his sons, and the pieces came not together until in you the ancient lines were united." "Yes, but what does it mean?" she asked, turning to the table again. "There is writing on the back." [TO BE CONTINUED.] Frequently change your bog pasture. Turn bogs in the orchard for a change. In every pasture there should be a good supply of water. Hogs need it. It's a great sight watching a dozen big bogs around a trough filled with skimmilk. Are your pigs growing? If not there must be something the matter. Never leave a weak or sick pig with the others. Do not expect too much from your young sow, especially if they are bred too young. Swill source very quickly in this sort of wetter. Keep the trough clean, because the pigs never thrive on rotten feed of any kind. A. Diplomat. "I my, father," queried little Johnny, "what's a diplomat?" "A diplomat, my son," replied the old man, "is a person who doesn't mean what he means others to think he means." You Should Worry? ```markdown ``` Because you have run out of cards and stationery? LET.US WORRY! HERE'S A TIP— Our Job Department will supply you with any kind of printing for private or business purposes. This tip is worth your trial. --- The Trouble Discontented Twins — Pretty rotten back on me! I shouldn't so much mind having a face like hine if it wantn't so beautiful like puns — Punch. Reason Enough. "Why did you cut him out?" "I didn't like his language." "What did he say?" "He told me to chase myself." Which Me Did. Maude—Do you shoot with a dog? Cholly—I—er—usually start with one. —Chicago News. Ambiguous. "I tell you I am glad I want on that trip around the world." . . Why He Howled. Micko—What's the matter, Stonk? Stonk—That person bloke gimme a nut on the head. Micko—Well, what yer 'owlin' fer? Stonk—We been out bird nestin', an' I was carryin' the eggs in me 'atl— Sydney Bulletin. Chance For Pause. "Hak, young man." "What is the matter?" "You are on the road to ruin." "Maybe I shall get a puncture." A Muffed. "So Miss Wrinkles is bored at you?" "You bet. She said that she was twenty-five years old, and I said Curdally, but when?" —Pittsburgh Press. Mare and Pool. Danger these bad things in allowing the young feel to travel long distances. And practice also to keep the feel of pain and keep the sense of or two more other things in keeping the heart in good position with a heart and sometimes with a diminishing heart gives the rest a rest. By JUDIC CHOLLET This is a charming design for a young girl's low necked nightgown that the girl may work herself with little trouble. The scalloped edges are to be padded and buttonholed. The flowers worked solid with leaves either solid or as eyelets and the stems out- GIRL'S LOW NECKED NIGHTGOWN DESIGN. lined. The ribbon can be worked either solid or in outline stitch and the dots solidly or as eyelets. To pad continuous scallops cut a skein of thread and apply two or more stands over the center of the stamped pattern, keeping on the lines; tack here and there in couching style, gathering the threads closely at each point of the scallops, or work chain stitched between the lines, heavier at the center, lighter at the points. Buttonsole closely, over the foundation. Make solid embroidery first by drawing backward and forward over the stamped figure and then closely with over and over stitch, working in opposite direction from the padding. To outline take short stitches, keep the needle toward the right and work upward. To make the dots as eyelets end needle, by a running thread around the outline, pierce, with a stitcher and work over and over. Use embroidery cotton suited to the material. This May Manton design comes in one size only. Send 10 cents to this office, giving number, 60, 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 - Aprons such as this one are always attractive for school and play hours. Mothers are sure to welcome this new design. It can be made with or without pockets, and the bretelles can be either plain or full. In the back view embroidery is used 1 and makes a pretty trimming...while at the same time labor is reduced. To make a dainter effect the panel can be embroidered in a simple and appropriate design, and if liked when embroidery is used wallpops could be employed to finish the edges instead of face or banding, the lace being arranged only over the seams and the inner edges of the briettes. For the ten-year-old alike two and a quarter yards of material twenty-seven inches wide will be required. This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes for girls of six, eight, ten and twelve years of age. Send 10 cents to this office, giving number, 7373, and it will be promptly forwarded to you by mail. If in bases send an additional two cent stamp for letter postage. When ordering use coupon. No..... Size..... Name..... Address.... Silage For Dairy. According to the Law experimentation station, there is practically one chance to two-fifth as valuable as shorter hay for beef production. Sugar or flour is the gold clover hay may be 87.5% in a short period of time in beginning the season. It gives up to 92.5% in the beginning of the season. Therefore, when storing hay, the hay should be kept at 85°F and then stored in a cool place. FEEDING BABY BEEF. Corn Silage Scores a Victory at Illinois Experiment Station. Cattle feeders in Illinois are interested in baby beef production and are actively studying the question of handling young cattle and producing early maturity at the lowest cost, says the Orange Judd Farmer. Three hundred of them met at Urbana July 15 to inspect the seventy-five young cattle which have been on a feeding experiment since December and which are now finished for market. Various raftons were used in the experiment, which was centered around the use of corn silage. Corn silage, supplemented with corn and cottonseed meal, made cheaper grains and produced a better finish on the animals than did a ration of corn and alfalfa. Estimated by J. T. Alexander and W. F. Fletcher of Chicago, there was 10 cents a hundred better value in the finish of the former. However, when alfalfa was added to the ration of corn, cottonseed meal and silage the cattle had a slightly better finish and made more rapid gains, although at some- Photo by American Press Association. At the recent royal Agricultural show at Bristol, England, the Shorthorns carried away the highest awards in the beef cattle classes. While the Angus, Gallo-way and Hereford made a fine showing, they were surpassed, according to the judges, by the Shorthorns. The accompanying literature shows the leaders in the parade of the two-year-old Shorthorn heifers. what greater cost The final profits with this ration, however, were better than with the other. With another lot which had been receiving corn, cottonseed meal and silage, half the silage was replaced by alfalfa during the last eighty-eight days of the feeding period. This ration produced gains at a higher cost than when some alfalfa was allowed during the whole feeding period, and the finish produced by the two rations was considered to be practically equal. Corn, oats and alfalfa were the most expensive ration and produced a poorer finish than the rations in which silage was used. A large factor in determining the HOTEL HOTEL DALE THE HOTEL CAPE MAY, N. J. This magnificent hotel, located beautiful seashore resort in the worst improvement, superlative in service, and refined patronage. Bath houses, tennis, etc., on premise to ladies and children. Send for 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. 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Without degreeing the profit on pork, the net income on the same lot amounted to $9.24. The lot receiving corn, oats and alfalfa produced a slightly greater profit than those receiving corn and alfalfa if the value of the pork was not counted. With this counted in- however, the corn and alfalfa steers made $9.22 per head, against $8.13 profit on the corn, oats and alfalfa steers. Attended Her Funeral, as a Rule. Leave to attend his mother's funeral was thus applied for by a Lahore Baboo: "By the vitalities of time my mother yesterday went to eternity, and as a rule have to attend her funeral ceremonies."—Times of India. The phrase "a complete fasco" originated with a German workman, who declared that he could blow glass as well as an expert glassworker. A friend told a wager with him to the contrary, and when the test came off the would be glassblower found that he could produce only a pear shaped disk fasco. Nothing daunted, he relied again, but with the same result. The story of the workman became known, and hence the origin of the phrase which is used in designating a grinder. THE ECONOMY, 316 North Third Street. FINE TAILORING CLEANING DYING AND REPAIRING. CHITMAN M. WHITE, Proprietor. STRAUS' SPECIAL Old Yacht Club, PURE WHISKEY Will securely the Lover on the Right King of Bermuda. Special Primes We Have All Grades of Good L quers, Figures and Fabrics. Oil and Soy Be. ISAAC STRAUS & CO., 422 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia DALE ed in the heart of the most world; replete with every mod- construction, appointments, Orchestra daily. Garage, lises. Special attention giv- for booklet. ALE, Owner A Finece. Virginia N. & W. NORFOLK ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK Schedule in Effect September 20, 1922. Lowry Road, Great Swainton, NORFOLK: 9:00 A. M., 7:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M. FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST: 9:00 A. M., 7:00 P.M., 9:00 P.M. Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: 7:00 A. M., 25:00 P.M. From the West: 7:00 A. M., 8:10 P.M., 8:10 P.M., 9:00 P.M., 9:00 P.M. Daily. a Daily Ex. Sunday. a Monday Only. W. B. REVILL, Psec. Tref. Mgr. W. C. BAUNDERS, O. P. A., Benoost, Ph. C. E. BOLLEY, D. P. A., Richmond, Ph. ATLANTIC COAST LINE For Flarton and Smith: 8:1F A. M. and 7:5F P. M. 1:0A M. Charleston. For Furkell: "8:1F 9:0A M. "8:0F P. M. 4:1F P. M. 8:0F P. M. For K. & W. Rp. West: 8:1F 9:0A M. 8:0F A. M. "8:0F P. M. and 9:0F P. M. For Pebblebrook: 1:0A M. 8:1F 9:0A M. "8:0F P. M. 8:1F 9:0A M. 10:0F A. M. "8:0F P. M. 4:1F P. M. 10:0F A. M. "8:0F P. M. 4:1F P. M. 10:0F A. M. "8:0F P. M. 7:5F P. M. 8:0F P. M. 11:0F A. M. For Goldbrook and Playboyville: "8:1F P. M. For Daily: 8:1F A. M. 8:0F P. M. 8:0F A. M. 8:0F P. M. 8:0F P. M. 8:0F P. M. "8:1F A. M. "11:0F A. M. "8:0F P. M. "8:1F P. M. 6:0F P. M. 8:0F P. M. 8:0F A. M. "8:0F P. M. "8:0F P. M. 11:0F P. M. Time of arrival and departure and acceptance not guaranteed. G. R. SAYFIELD R. B. P. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Premier Carrier of the South. Information and not generated. 6:20 A. 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M.-George and cousin, Northville. Northland trail train scheduled to leave Richmond daily: 8:25 A. M. 7:40 A. M. 8:05 P. M. 5:50 P. M.-Local. ALPHEUS SCOTT ON CHRISTMAS Eve Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND HOURS, Office: 2006 P St. Phone Med. 2257 Residence, 1018 St. James St., Phone. Med. 6619 Paraphernula, Material and Service of the Best, Relieving Service, Moderate Rates. MADAME SCOTT, Embalmer Su- tor Women and Children and in- stitutes at funerals. OLD PAPERS JOHN M. Higgins, BROADWAY IN CROCK, SNOOKERS, WHITE LIDOORS AND CHEESE. FOR THE VALUE OF ONE LITER. THINGS IN ADVANCE. Sir Oggy, per year ..... 8.5 Sir Oggy, six months ..... 1.5 Sir Oggy, six months ..... 1.5 Sir Oggy, four months ..... 1.5 Sir Oggy, three months ..... 1.5 Sir Oggy ..... 7.5 ADVERTISING RATE. For one inch, one inch ..... 4.0 For one inch, two inch, two inch ..... 4.0 For two inches, six months ..... 14.0 For two inches, six months ..... 14.0 For two inches, twelve months ..... 14.0 Shipping and Transient Rates, per line ..... 8.0 Shipping and Transient Rates, per line ..... 8.0 POSTAGE STAMPS OF A MISSING DEMONSTRATION THAN TWO DAYS NOT SCHRIVED ON SUBSCRIPTIONS. THE PLANET IS Immediate. The submittal was printed in 1918 per year, in advance. There are four ways by which money can be made by mail at our risk: In a Post Office Money Order, by Bank Check or Debit, or an Expense Order, and where none of these can be preserved, in a Registered Letter. INHERIT. ORDER—You can buy a Money Order at your Post Office, capable of the Richmond Post Office, and we will no responsible for its arrival. RE����售 MONEY ORDER can be obtained at any office of the American Repair Co., the United States, Expense Co., and the Walls Fragrance Co.'s Expense Company. We will be responsible for the money sent by pay of those companies. The Repair Company Order is a code and enrolment way for forwarding money. INTERVICTED LATTITE.—It is Money Order, Post Office or an Importer. Other is not within the Post Post, your Postmaster will Registrar the Letter you wish to send as on payment of ten carg. Then, if the Letter is lost or lost, it can be traced. You can read money in this manner at our risk. We cannot be responsible for money mail to written to any other way than one of the four carg monitored above. If you send your money to any other way, you must do it at your own skill. BIRMWALK, N.Y.—If you do not read THE FLAGLER mentioned in another letter your advertisement has been made, you may easily be persuaded to purchase it. The company has tendered that advertisement to arrangements who do not order their paper distribution at the office, and who would like to pay the payment of the advertisement up to help when they order the paper distribution. COMMUNICATIONS—When writing to us to answer your advertisement or to disseminate your paper, you should give your name and address in full, otherwise we must find your name on our records. CHARGE OF ADDRRESS—In order to change the address of a advertiser we must be sent the corrector as well as the present address. Released at the First Offer of Bidmond, Va., on request upon motion. BATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 6, 1913. The Jersey Spokesman has changed its name to The Jersey Standard. That well-known journalist, Mr. E W. Vaughn is editor and manager. He has had enough experience to make a success of the business. --- The Boston, Maa. Rollance says that a horrible crime has been committed, by all of its subscribers who have not paid their subscription fees. The interested party usually feels that way, but to our mind a blunder in business has been committed by all of us who continue to send our journals to these people, who get the idea that they are doing us a favor by reading our journals and not paying for them. And now comes one J. R. Clifford, editor of the Martinsburg, W. Va. Pioneer Press and alleges that he attended the Thursday night's session of Dr. Booker T. Washington's National Negro Business League. It seems to us that he did this just as a gunner would examine a target for evidences of the accuracy of his aim. Editor Clifford seems to be satisfied with his markmanship and he is now again engaged in the exhilarating sport of trying to hit the bull's eye. Dr. Washington, of course, is the bull's eye. Dr. George W. Buckner who was nominated as U. S. Minister Resident and Convener General to the Republic of Liberia will soon leave for his part of duty. His home is in Humeville, Ind. and he is showing the rare good sense of leaving his family in this country. The colored Dames of Indiana are judicious over his appointment. The chief physician who accepted a nomination to that country has stated that a certain patient for his remission will be examined the higher that his treatment will be applied to the complications and even death. The National Independent Political League is requesting every clergyman in the country to observe Sunday, September 14th, 1913 as anEqual Rights Sunday and to have special prayers and sermons delivered as a memorial to God and the law-makers for the securing of those Rights declared the colored people of this country. Rev. Byron Gunner is President and William Monroe Trotter is Secretary. The convention will meet in the 15th Baptist Church, on Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Monday, September 16th and will continue in session until Wednesday, September 17th. Every colored church, literary association, lodge andEqual Rights Society in the United States are urged to send delegates. The movement is a worthy one and should be supported. THE CRISIS IN PYTHIANISM The action of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, N. A., G. A., E. A., A. and A. and its chief executive officer at Baltimore, Md. last week in disregarding the warning of its own Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, forcing him out of office and the levying of an unconstitutional tax for the payment of large salaries, would seem to indicate that this great and powerful organization is "riding for a fall." Unlike other secret organizations, this great fraternal Order, under its old constitution enjoys state's rights. It is "fashioned" after the Constitution of the United States and accordingly each state has its own corps of officers, its own treasury, its own system of endowment and in many instances, its own charters. Except as a means of fraternal communication the central or national organization might as well not exist. The present contest on the part of the Supreme Lodge officers and combine is to change all this and to give the Supreme Lodge free access to the pockets of the individual members and subordinate lodges in the several states. The attempt to do this has failed thus far and Virginia and its representatives have taken the lead in the movement. Each state has its own endowment and pays its own endowment. The Supreme Lodge through its Supreme Chancellor supplies the pass-word, which is presumed to be the same in all of the states. It has been and is the law that each state with the maximum membership pays one hundred dollars per term for this service and to support the Supreme Lodge. Now an effort is being made to increase this amount to sums aggregating from one thousand to two thousand dollars per term of two years in addition to the amount already being paid and to purchase supplies from the Supreme Lodge at from three hundred to five hundred per cent. in excess of their actual value. The only necessity urged for this is the payment of salaries to officers of the Supreme Lodge. It is admitted that the service is not satisfactory and the report of the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal is specific. Despito the fact that charges were filed against the Supreme Chancellor, they were ignored and the state of Virginia denied not only the password, but representation upon the floor of the Supreme Lodge simply because that state and its representatives protected against this extravagance and violation of law. The issues will be settled by the courts and the final decree in the matter will settle the status of Virginia and the Supreme Lodge. The language of Mr. C. K. Robinson, Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal is plain. He said: "At the last session, I warned you of the conditions, which confronted you and urged you to prepare to meet the crisis. The conservative men of the convention saw the impending danger, and sought to correct it by presenting remedy after remedy, all of which efforts failed. The salaries of the officers of the Supreme Lodge have not been paid since September, 1912 and when the session convenes at Baltimore, you will find an enormous deficit that can only be met by wise legislation and proper regulation of expenses." He said further: "Already one Grand Lodge has been forced to protest against what it terms unjust taxation, and it remains for the Representatives of the Baltimore session to examine their very best wisdom in dealing with this question as well as the question of re-adjusting the manner of handling our finances, either by reducing our expenses or increasing our revenue by wine legislation. In order that the several departments of the Supreme Lodge may be self-containing, there is no other organization in this broad country today that is especially operating upon the huge financial methods used by our financiers. The recent apprehension of the Irish Bishops should be a distressing blow to all. The Order has been urged and overthreat, with the exception of the government's intention to extend the limiting powers." He continued his warning in all directions. "Morely should be upon the in your financial system. This will not amount of revenue opening by the organization is through the Downtown fund, and if the Supreme Chancellor is to continue hearing this fund as at present, collection and paying them get at will, it certainly not good business sense to permit him to appoint his own Finance Committee to audit his own accounts, as they are not independent, and subject to removal by him at any time, which of course unifies them to render the Supreme Lodge honest, efficient service." With facts and figures, he showed that the deficit in the Supreme Lodge department .was $4,931.27. In the Endowment Department, the deficit was $12,431.00. He showed that while the law provided that not more than 25 per cent. of the revenue of the Endowment Department should be used for expenses, the officers of the Supreme Lodge had permitted the expenditure of funds largely in excess of this amount. Instead of reducing expenses, the last Supreme, Lodge increased salaries and levied a special tax of ten cents per member to pay them and then forced C. K. Robinson, the best Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal the Order ever had, out of office. It denied representation to the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia for protesting against it and adjourned with the gloomy prediction of disruption and rebellion everywhere asserting itself. Luckily the Order will maintain its independence in the several states until a reorganization can be had and patriotic members of the Order can rescue the machinery of the national organization from the group of the selfish individuals who have so brazenly over-ridden the constitution and laws of the Supreme Lodge. AT THE NATION'S METROPOLIS. $50,000 Left for Hampton Institute by the late Robert C. Ogden—Jack Johnson having trouble in Europe. Negro Presacher of Virginia Sends Wilson "Gospel Stick"—Tobias Forma Personal Rights and Political League—General Notes. (Allen's National News Service, 252 West 53rd St.) Friends of Hampton Institute, at Hampton, Va. will receive with great interest news of the provision made in the will of the late Robert C. Ogden for Hampton Institute, the noted Negro school of the South. Mr. Ogden in his will will public last week. set aside $20,000 to be devoted to the interest of Hampton Institute of which he has long been a friend. His interest in Hampton has been of long standing, and during his life time Mr. Ogden contributed largely to the support of the school. The work Hampton was doing for the education of the Negro and Indian appealed greatly to the great philanthropist, and he has said on more than one occasion that Hampon was doing much for the Negro problem. The large bequest to Hampton by Dr. Ogden will perjuate his memory in the heart of Hampton students and faculty. In the death of Mr. Ogden America has lost one of its most inspiring figures. According to press dispatches from the other side, Jack Johnson is having trouble in Europe. The American prejudice has followed him to Europe, and everything indicates that life abroad for the prize fighter is going to be hard. The latest trouble of the fighter comes from London, where an effort is being made to bar him from filling several important theatrical engagements in some of the halls of London. Several civic societies of London are trying to prevent the appearance of Johnson in London on the ground that it is an undesirable citizen, and that his wild escapades in America would not conduce to the best moral interest of London. Johnson arrived in London Saturday. With him were his wife, several trainers and sparring fighters. He also brought twenty trunks and two automobiles. In an interview with newspaper men he told of how he was being persecuted in America, and that the charges against him were frame-ups. In the opinion of your correspondent Johnson has brought most of the trouble upon himself, and that his actions have been of such as to disgust both the refined white and colored people. It does not seem reasonable that Europe would receive Johnson when he is "without honor in his own home." "Gospel Stick" for the President Rev. P. C. Penwick, a Negro proesch of of Chalbeate, Va., and who was formerly Bishop of Liberia, has sent President Wilson an interesting curie in the form of a "Gospel Stick" which he carved but himself. The stick which is elaborately carved contains the monogram of the President and several scriptural texts. The curie is among the most interesting the President has received, and he values it highly. Rev. Penwick is seventy two years of age and is an interesting figure in the State of Virginia. Tribes. Forms Personal Rights and Political Loose. The latest movement in this city for the political and civil rights of the Negro, as well as for his citizenship is the Tubing Personal Rights and Political League which was started last Sunday by Daniel R. Tubing, a well known civil worker of the city, Mr. Tubing, who studied at Brown University, and who has made a study of the national overviews of the Negro in America and the origins of ideas relevant to his profession and his interests in the Negro community of the nation, and is involved by some means in the formation of Ducking Woman League, Ducking Woman and Lady Woman clubs, and others. He has known that the Negro is still subjected to discrimination and oppression. their teachings about the colored race by so-called race leaders whether still false teaching by written or spoken. To closely examine both written by colored men who pose as leaders of their people, and to impartially and fearlessly and push critics the same. To seek jobs for colored men in New York, such as conductors and motormen on elevated railways, street cars and subway trains. To work for a company of colored firemen in New York. More colored men on the Police Prose and a tall colored regiment in the National Guard in New York State and not a single company to put on-trial. To look after the interest and have rights of the people defended in Courts." Mr. Tobias has done effective work in this city for the Negro. General Notes. Through pressing duties of a highly important nature your correspondent was unable to attend the National Negro Business League and the Press Association. He has written Dr. Booker T. Washington expressing his regrets. Charles H. Mason, Secretary to Dean Cummings of Howard University passed through this city Saturday evening to Philadelphia, and later going to Washington. He is a student in the Law School of Howard University. J. B. Allen and Mrs. Allen of Columbus, Ga., who is in the railway mail service of that city speak a few days in this city on his visit to several important cities. Mr. Allen is one of the most energetic young men of Columbus. His brothers are Messrs. Joseph and Nimrod Allen, both students at Yale University. Your correspondent has been invited by Rev. R. C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Review to contribute two pages of live race notes in the October Number of the Review. I. T. D. Ross, student of Virginia Union University is one of the most earnest young men of the race. Mr. Ross has been authorized by the Student Y. M. C. A. of the University to solicit funds for the furnishings of the Y. M. C. A. rooms. Mr. Ross is an enthusiastic Y. M. C. A. man and spends his spare time around the Y. M. C. A. James C. Thomas, Jr. is one of the most promising young lawyers of the race and is destined to take a high place in the legal affairs of the race. He was among the latest accession to the bar in this city, and has been at 203 Broadway, in the heart of the business section. He graduated from Council University two years ago from Law School and was the only colored man of the class. He is the son of J. C. Thomas, Sr., the well known business man. Bishop Alexander Walters has been attending the Connectional Council of the A. M. E. Zion Church in Pitttown, Pa. Your correspondent has written the Bishop asking him for a statement of the meeting, which he will give to The-PLANET readers, soon. The action of President Wilson, relative to the submission of the segregation of the Negro in the various Federal departments has brought down the wrath of every patriotic Negro of the country. Mr. Wilson being scored right and left for the decision showed in luring Negroes to vote for the Democratic ticket. Lawyer Harriet a well known colored Democrat, in speaking to your correspondent said that Mr. Wilson had proven a traitor to America's ideals. CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Drakee Breach (Va.) News The G. U. O. of Moses closed its tenth annual gathering Saturday. The three days session was an interesting one with about three thousand people in attendance. The order was favored with interesting addresses by some of the most prominent white men of the county. Some of those went up from here were: Mrs. Martha Green and family, Mrs. Franc Gaines and family, S. P. Lee and family, A. A. Leland family, Miss Lizzie Crutcher, Miss Jane Martinis, Mr. Henry Branch, J. T. Miley and a number of others including Mr. Clem Green with his host girl. Everything passed nicely. After visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Blaine of Charlotte C. H., Mrs. Lizzie Merritt of Mt. Clair, N. J., returned home Sunday. Mrs. Jane Shepperson of Callen, who war buried from Refuge Presbyterian Church a few weeks ago. She led a Christian life and died in full triumph of faith. She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters and a number of grandchildren to mourn their loss. Miss Ruth Taylor continues quite ill. It is remored that Mr. O. J. Daniel will soon take for himself a better half. The over-wise believe it to be a Mt. Clair girl who is expected shortly. Anyhow, some else furniture is being purchased. Same (Va.) News We have in our possession a pro- scription for nervous doubt, fear, finger, weakened manhood, falling memory and brain pouch, brought up by emotion, unnatural dismay or the fallenness of youth, that has caused us many worn and nervous men right for their own home—without any indi- ficial help or medicine—that the think story man who wishes to sustain his many power and vitality, quickly and quietly, should have a copy. So we have determined to send a copy of the prosecution free of charge. In a plain ordinary sealed envelope to any man who will write us for it. This prescription comes from a physician who has made a special study of men and we are convinced it is the surest acting combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor failure ever put together. We think we owe it to our fellowmen to send them a copy in confidence so that any man anywhere who is weak and discouraged with repeated failures may stop drugging himself with harmful patent medicine, secure what we believe is the quickest acting restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING Remedy even devised, and so cure himself at home quietly and quickly. Just drop us a line like this: INTERSTATE REMEDY CO., 2895 Lark Building, Detroit, Mich., and we will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary envelope, free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $2.90 to $5.00 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but we send it entirely free. almost Christian and member of the Antioch Baptist Church and a faithful member of St. John's Circle of Missionary Workers, a good Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. worker. To visit Mra. Johnson's bedside and see how quiet and uncomplaining she was in all her sufferings, surely Jesus has made her dying bed as soft as downy pillows are. Dear husband, don't grieve. It is our weak nature, but when you think of that dear wife out of her pains and suffering and now in the region of the blessed. She joined church in the city of Richmond, when she was very young, her father, Rev. Carter, was pastor, at that time. Mrs. Johnson has been a faithful worker in the community. Although she has left some of her teachings and knowledge she has imbued in the minds of both young and old: will live for years to come. Dear little children, your hearts feel like they are ready to burst because that dear mother is gone, but your mother is not, she has gone on a long journey, so for your coming one by one, to help welcome you in the morning. She leaves a devoted husband, 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls of this place, another and two sisters in Wash- ington. CORA L. SINGLETON. WHERE SHALL I SEND MY BOY Parents are asking themselves that question at this time and, perhaps, a few suggestions may be appropriate here. First, you want to select a school where is a healthy moral atmosphere—one where no effort is made to influence the student's religious opinion for or against any denomination but where the highest Christian standards are maintained—where the study of the Bible, and divine service are a part of the student's daily life. Second, you want to make sure that the school to which you send you child is up to standard in its academic course,—that the time a boy spends there is going to be worth while and that the course of study and instructors are strictly first class. Third, you want to make sure that the school is prepared to teach something more than what is found in books, in other words, to teach a boy a useful trade so that he may become a productive member of society. The above three things are absolutely essential in a school of today because they are the very base of our conception of what education must do for the individual of this generation—Training the head to know, the hands to skill and the heart to respond to right motives. Having settled the above points in your mind, you will want to know next, how much it cost? Clearly one must select a school where the cost is within the limits of one's means. And in this connection if you can find where provision is made for a student to help himself by working out a part of his expense you will naturally want to do so. We suggest that you write to the Principal of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute, Cambria, Va. This school has the following things to be made of it which should claim your consideration: 1. It is non-seasonal, but is thoroughly Christian. Maintained and managed by Quakerora, which is a guarantee that it has high means. 2. It gives a thorough academic course from grades through the Normal. 3. It has in active operation the following industries with a competent instructor for each: printing, carpentry, shoe-making, agriculture, sewing, cooking and military. Each department fully equipped. 4. All students may work out some of their expenses, and some students can work out all of their expenses. Van De Vyver College, North 1st St., Richmond, Va. Reopens September 15, 1913. INSTITUTIONS in spelling. Grammar, Arithmetic and Hygiene. THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Offer's REV. CHARLES HANNIGAN. President, 769 NORTH FIRST STREET, RICHMOND, VA. DAY SCHOOL: DAILY, 9 A. M. TO 2:00 P. M. Includes Primary and Grammar Grades and Sewing. Music Extra. Kindergarten 8:00 to 12:30. Apply to MOTHER EVANGLAND, 715 N. 1st Street, Richmond, Va. ```markdown ``` L. J. HAYDEN 26 DEAD, 40 HURT IN R. R. WRECK Express Crashes into Wooden Pullmans on Train. BRAKES FAILED TO WORK Accident Occurred During a Fog Near New Haven, Conn.—Several Victims From Philadelphia. Twenty-eight persons lost their lives and forty were injured when the White Mountain express, bound for New York, crashed into the rear end of the second section of the Bar Harbor, limited, bearing passengers from Maine summer resorts. The wreck occurred on the New Haven railroad just outside New Haven, Conn. Failure to see a block signal vault in a thick fog is given in the cause of the accident by Engineer A. B. Miller, who says that as soon as he realized the danger he did all he could to stop the train. The brakes would not hold on the wet trunk and the train, running down grades, ploughed its way through two wooden Pullman car, splintered to hindling and killed or wounded most of the sleeping passengers in their berths. The bodies of most of the victims were mangled. A party of boy campers, slinging in number, returning from "Camp Cobosse," at Moormouth, Ms., were in a Pullman car which were overturned. Two of these boys, William Attuchal, of Norfolk, Va., and Albert Green, of New York, were killed. The latest list of dead is as follows: Miss Maria Stockton Bullitt, Miss Harriet Biddle, B. Cropper Pux, Robert M. Yahn, Daniel N. McQuillen, Miss Emily K. Davis, all of Philadelphia. William Attuchal, Norfolk, Va. Albert Green, New York R. A. Hotchkiss, New Haven, Conn. Philo Hotchkiss, brother of R. A. Hotchkiss. Harry Imar, a Japanese, New York H. F. Martin, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Miss Agnes Wilte, Boston Mary Jane —— (no last name) Hartford, Conn. Margaret Armstrong, Washington. Albert Freed, New York. George Koga, New York. Five bodies are unidentified. The bodies of some of the dead were found fifty feet away in the fields. Some of the dead and injured were hurried to New Haven, Wallingford and Meriden. Many of them were taken in trolley cars. Both trains were heavily laden with returning excursionists. They were running behind time through the heavy fox. The Bar Harbor limited had stopped in the block, but the last car of the long train was just on the edge of the block limits. The sirens had cleared and the express had gotten under a slight headway when the White Mountain express came along. The engineer of the latter was unable to stop his locomotive and crashed completely through two of the sleepers on the Bar Harbor train and knocked the next sleeper over the embankment. The shock of the collision was so terrific that linen and bed clothing from the berths in the sleepers was swept out of the broken windows and carried to the telegraph wires and poles nearby, where it still hung when the wrecking trains arrived. The White Mountain express was scarcely scratched by the collision. It proceeded on its way after a few hours delay. All the passengers were in their berths and in their night clothes, making identification of the dead difficult. The engineer of the White Mountain express struck to his post until the last moment and was only slightly hurt. The two sleepers which were crushed were a mass of splinters a few minutes after the accident. The locomotive ran on top of the wreckage and remained almost upright for a considerable time. The collision occurred on a straight stretch of track, but the fog was very dense at the time. WONAN BEATEN TO DEATH Girl, 12, May Not Survive Attack in Farmer's Hame. Mrs. Josie Price, wife of Oliver Price, a wealthy farmer, was beaten to death in her home near Rico's Landing. Pa., and her twelve-year-old granddaughter was so badly injured that it is feared the constet recover. Price had left home for Pittsburgh early in the day, and the crime was discovered by neighbors. The authorities are looking for two teenage sons near the Price farm. Shaye to Average Mother. Dr. P. E. Gordon was shot and killed on Tuesday by Harvey R. Plighta in Chuin, Ill. Ten days ago Dr. Gordon opened on Plighta mother. Her murderous death, Plighta declared, was caused by the physician's condition. It was in response to her new son by such sight of his father, by which she admitted Plighta committed suicide on the Desert in B. L. Revenue.....30,421.27 I believe that Uniform Bank Department should be self-sustaining. The Receipts in that department now equal if not surpass the Supreme Lodge receipts, see Major General's report. And there is no reason why the Supreme Lodge should be burdened with paying the salary and carrying other expenses of that department. The disbursements and collections of the Endowment Department of the Supreme Lodge, were as follows: This enormous deficit was met by the Emergency fund. The law does not permit the expenditure of more than 25 per cent of the money operated expenses; your collection, you will observe; for the last time the department $14,550.00, yet the expense incurred against that department was There is no emergency fund now from which the deficiency can be met. $5000 was loaned out of the Pythian Temple fund for this purpose this term. FACING A CRISIS. At the last session I warned you of the conditions which confronted you, and urged you to prepare to meet the crisis. The conservative men of the convention saw the impending danger, and sought to correct it by presenting remedy after remedy, all of which efforts failed. I have no criticism to offer as to the action of the majority at that time but I feel it my solemn duty to again call your attention to the deplorable condition of your treasury at this time. The salaries of the officers of the supreme Lodge have not been paid since September 1912, and when the session convenes at Baltimore, you will find an enormous deficit, that can only be met by wise legislation, and proper regulation of expenses. Already one Grand Lodge has been forced to protest against what it regards unjust taxation, and it remains for the Representatives of the Baltimore session to exercise their very best wisdom in dealing with this question as well as the question of readjusting the expenses of handling our finances, either by reducing our expenses or increasing our revenue by wise legislation, in order that the several members of the Supreme Lodge may be self-sustaining. There is no other organization in this broad country today that is successfully operating upon the loose financial methods used by our Supreme Lodge. The reason for the choice of the True, Reformers should be a sufficient warning to all. ORDER TAXED AND OVER-TAXED Order has been taxed and over-taxed; until the Subscription has almost reached the breaking point, the page to page 232 of the minutes of the 19 years the following resolutions presented by Sir D. D. G. C. of Michigan to be acted upon by the Baltimore session this year. "Paragraph 16 is amended. To provide a revenue for the Supreme Court, to each member of the Order, and charged by it, and taxes from Subordinate Lodge durations." Lei-10, to be amended to read as follows: "K. Order shall pay to the Supreme Lodge, by and for Subordinate Lodge thereof, a tax not to exceed, and each Grand and Subordinate Lodge shall such sums as may be fixed in the by-laws of the and all work or supplies so ordered must be paid on date of delivery." The Order has been taxed and over-taxed; until the patience of the membership has almost reached the breaking point, and call your attention to page 232 of the minutes of the 1911 meeting which bears the following resolutions presented by Sir Francis H. Warren, D. D. G.C. of Michigan to be acted upon by the Supreme Lodge at the Baltimore session this year. "Paragraph 6, of Article 1, to be amended. To provide a revenue for the Supreme Lodge by means of tax on each member of the Order, and charges for supplies furnished by it, and taxes from Subordinate Lodges under this immediate duration." Article 10, to be amended to read as follows: "Each member of the Order shall pay to the Supreme Lodge, by and through the Grand and Subordinate Lodges thereof, to exceed 10 cents per annum, and each Grand and Subordinate Lodge shall pay for supplies such sums as may be fixed in the by-laws of the Supreme Lodge, and all work or supplies so ordered must be paid for when ordered, or on date of delivery." THAT PROPOSED AMENDMENT. above resolution proposes to amend your Supreme and seeks to relieve our financial straits and a Lodge its proper authority to receive a Per membership. this resolution prevails there will be no further need. It will produce a revenue of about $15.000. The sale of supplies and the control of a regalite, with the regulations will place the Supreme financial facilities, the original laws and published in 1880 in 1836 lead as follow. Theodge shall pay to the Supreme Lodge the amount for each representative to which they are entitled annual returns to the Supreme Keeper of Records." The collection of $25.000 biennially, is inadmissible either be an increase in representative tax or creating a per capita tax upon the membership, regarding paragraph. So I have been your Supreme Keeper of Records, fitted up a splendid revenue from the supply department's efforts to direct your attention to the advice of a National Supply and Regalia House, and I believe is no good reason why certain officers should lace Houses for their personal benefit when the O'Donnells from sales for its maintenance; that if you愿 to start a plant equipped and owned by the office at least control the sales of supplies by the Supreme Keeper of Records, through the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, in order to receive its just portion of the revenue derived and membership, by private concerns, as is the The above resolution proposes to amend your Supreme Constitution, and seeks to relieve our financial straits and give to the Supreme Lodge its proper authority to receive a Per Capita tax upon the membership. If this resolution prevails there will be no further need of extra taxations. It will produce a revenue of about $15,000 annually that with the sale of supplies and the control of a regalia and printing plant, with proper regulations will place the Supreme Lodge on a sound financial footing. Article X of the original laws as adopted amended and published in 1880 in 1836 read as follows: "Each Grain Lodge shall pay to the Supreme Lodge the sum of $125 annually and receive to which they are entitled, etc. and to make annual returns to the Supreme Reeper of Records and Seal with same." The collection of $25,000 annually is inadequate and there should either be an increase in representative tax or a new law enacted creating a per capita tax upon the membership as outlined in the foregoing paragraph. Since I have been your Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, I have built up a splendid revenue from the supply department, and made several efforts to direct your attention to the advisability of operating a National Supply and Regalia House, and I again urge here, there is no good reason why certain officers should be operating Regalia Houses for their personal benefit when the Order needs the revenues from sales for its maintenance; that if you are not in a position to start a plant equipped and owned by the Supreme Lodge, you should at least control the sales of supplies and regalia to Grand Lodges and members of the Order, through the office of the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, in order that the Supreme Lodge may receive its just portion of the revenue derived from its influence and membership, as is the case at present. FINANCIAL SYSTEM SHOULD BE ALTERED. should be some alteration in your financial account of revenue coming into the organisation's interest fund, and if the Supreme Chancellor is this fund as at present, collecting and paying the certainty not good business sense to permit him finance Committee to audit his own accounts, a student, and subject to removal by him at any time without them to render the Supreme Lodge house. This is a burning issue and ought to be remote use to the last session without reports, some vouchers missing, acknowledging their careless stake-proper reports for two years, while the overlooking all these sagrant violations of the same attempting to find flaws in the books and are no Keeper of Records and Seal, which after all admit were properly kept, as examination by ex-shown. Sugravee, Lodge owed $13,000 and had only $2000 to pay it, and it was paid, my books must show no from to pay it with, if I am to live up to my and honored officer of the order. I refuse to continue to perform my duties fearlessly as God see the right. There should be some alteration in your financial system. The largest amount of revenue coming into the organization is through the Redevelopment fund, and if the Supreme Chancellor is to continue handling this fund as at present, collecting and paying them out at will, it is certainly not good business sense to permit him to appoint his own Finance Committee to audit his own accounts, as they are not independent, and subject to removal by him at any time, of course unit them to render the Supreme Lodge honest, efficient service. This is a burning issue and ought to be remedied absence. Officers came to the last session without reports, some with their own and witnesses missing, acknowledging their carelessness and failure. The Supreme Chancellor, with his finance Committee, overseeing all these dargent violations of the law, losing time attempting to find flaws in the books and accounts of the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, which after all, they were forced to admit were properly kept, as examination by experts had previously shown. If the Supreme Lodge owed $13,000 and had only $8,000 with which to pay it, and it was paid, my books must show where the money came from to pay it with. If I am to live up to my obligations as a man and honored officer of the order, I refuse to conceal it and shall continue to perform my duties fearlessly as God gives me wisdom to see the right. SHOULD BE FREE TO ACT. Mr Finance Committee was free to act, the above is especially insist and your Supreme Chancellor who is to enforce the law and the recommendations of our duty it is to rigidly examine the books and documents without fear or favor to any one, then or others and The Supreme Lodge would seem be run by above mentioned If approved will politically admit the present demands. The I have I must plead put before you, I trust in full assurance of your memory at the Balkanian in taking such measures will secure the future, and that enable those who trust to say: "I shall not fear." If your Finance Committee was free to act, the above conditions could not possibly exist and your Supreme Chancellor would be in a position to enforce the law and the recommendations of the Committee whose duty it is to rigidly examine the books and determine the expenditures without fear or favor to any one, then confidence in the Officers and the Supreme Lodge would soon be removed. I believe the above suggestions if approved will sufficiently amend our laws to meet the present demands. With the facts I have plainly put before you, I trust you will rise to the full measure of your manhood at the Baltimore session, and must in taking such steps as will secure the future of our beloved organization, and thus enable them who trust you with their interests to say: "I shall not fear." He holds no parley with unwarily fears. Where every task, he confidently assures: Foresh a threatened danger at our call. And breaching in his kind circumstances them all. NATIONAL PRESIDENT AGAINST JIM CROW AND COLOR SEGREGATION BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT To the President of the United States, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D. C. Sir: This is to certify that we, the undersigned, are surprised and indignant, that under your administration there should be any rules made by members of your cabinet to segregate employee of the national government by race or color. We protest against this as a plain insult, public degradation, and insufferable injury to Colored Americans, the establishment of case in this free republic. We petition you to reverse, prevent and forbid any such movement by your bureau chiefs, in accord with your promise of fair, friendly, just and Christian treatment of your Colored fellow-citizens. N. B. By pasting on sheet, of paper any number of names can be pit on, can be used in churches, lodges, societies, etc.—Sign on one side of sheets only. Return to THE PLANET, 311 N. 4th Street, RICHMOND, VA. On the fourth Sunday in last month, Rev. W. F. Grahmh. D. D. began a revival with New St. John Baptist Church at Klimnock. Rev. D. H. Chamberlayne. D. D. is the worthy pastor of this great church. The meeting lasted five days and closed with fifteen converts. Between five hundred and a thousand people attended the services each day. The collections for the church amounted to $130.00, which spent well for Rev. Mr. Chamberlayne and his good people stare at the object of the meeting as the money gatherer. His grand rally will come off the fourth Sunday in this month, at which time they are expecting to raise $600.00. Rev. Mr. Chamberlayne has made a valuable career in Lancaster Co. Four years ago he founded New St. John Baptist Church with twenty members, now they have very nearly three hundred (286) members and unlike, country churches, they now have services every Sunday. The pastor receives a salary of four-hundred ($409.00) dollars. He has managed in a few years to build a church structure on which more than $5,000 has been paid. The church is not quite completed, but will be in a few months and its dedication not complete on it. It is the finest country church, Dr. Graham says, that he has ever laid his eyes upon. The windows are cathedral glass, the roofing metallic shingles and the architecture Gothic. The pews will be beautiful circular oak, the pulpit furniture will be of the latest style, and a handsome pipe organ will be built. The people of that, community farm, fish, get oysters and work in fish factories. They are industrious, frugal and land owning. The pastor sets the example Dr. Chamberlayne is a full fledged graduate of the Union University of Richmond, yet he has a farm of $8 acres with a home nicely furnished and seven rooms, worth $4,000, paid for. He has a dog and a baby, a two cat marry, plenty of chickens, pigs and sturge. He himself cultivates and works his own farm. He is not ashamed to go from the pulpit to the plow. He does himself in nice overalls and gets down to his work in modern agricultural style. Dr. Graham feels proud of Rev. Chamberlayne because he grew up under him by his father, Fifth Street Baptist Church. Dr. Chamberlayne has a loving Christian wife and three very interesting little children. A great future is before this young man. An invitation to every colored citizen interested in equal political, civil and social rights, who believes the colored race should get together in defense of its welfare, to meet in National Conference in Boston, September 16-17, has been issued by President Bryon Gunner of the National Independent, Political League. This will be the 6th Annual Meeting of the Association. The local committee of arrangements has aroused the citizens of Boston to give a royal welcome to visiting delegates, with most meetings in Fauciuil Hali, excursions down the harbor, sightseeing trips, receptions, etc. The colored churches of the country are asked to observe September 14th as Equal-Rights Sunday, with prayers and numerous equal rights. The Committee believes that our readers will go on without any other invitation except this notice, if interested in equal rights. Every church and ledge marker this notice is aimed to alert and aid a delegate. The convention will be held in the big 15th Baptist Church. Every city in our state should get together to hold this convention. The convention will raise the money of Lincoln Memorial Protestantism to help keep a time when the civil and educational rights of others disturbance often need to park, they may see today. If the church has the hope to be involved in the civil and educational rights of others, they may see today. Guest at Hotel Dale. List of guest at Hotel Dale during week of August 24th: Philadelphia, Pa.—Mrs. E. L. Gray Mrs. C. G. Baker, Miss Elise Nealson, Miss Dorothy Nealson, Mrs. Hattie Howard, Miss M. E. Wainright, Mr. Robert B. Wilder, Mrs. J. E. Piney, Mrs. M. J. Haines, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac H. Nutter, Mr. A. Murray, mrs. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Alonzo Taylor, Mr. O. W. Bullock, Rev. C. J. H. Henderson, Miss Mattle Britt, Mrs. Viola Walker, Mr. Morton Newman, Mrs. Mary Peterson, Miss Naomi Bru Mrs. James Bru, Mr. Alonzo Mr. Joseph C. Bassett, Mr. Andrew Williams, Mrs. Carrie C. Carter, Mr. Franklin B. Wood, Dr. Charles P. Stubbs, Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. Powell, Mr. James M. Lewis, Dr. Agnes P. Berry, Mr. P. L. Wood Mr. C. W. Johnson, Coasteville, Pa. Mr. Edward Caldwell, Norristown, Pa.; Mrs. Anna Rollin, Mr. Alfonso Rollin, Mr. Robert Toomer, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. J. B. Seales, Ml. Molly, N. J.; Mr. William A. Byrd, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Mr. Remingates Gather, Mr. Dwain T. Dorster, Mrs. Henry H. Syra, Miss Patale Wilkins, Miss M. C. Bankins, New York City; Mrs. R. W. Dickson, Mr. Charles E. Day, Miss Grace M. Lee, Dr. Rolland R. Johnson and family, Dr. O. M. Waller, Dr. and Mrs. Trimble and children, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. William H. Bishop and wife, Mr. John W. Hughes and wife, Balto, Md.; Mr. C. F. Brown and wife, Passale, N. J. Liss Evelyn Richardson, New J. M. Bishop and wife, Mr. John W. Edward Turner, Camden, N. J.; Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, Mrs. Marion Goolby, Mrs. Entelle P. Clough, Mrs. E. Guilford Whiting, Boston, Mass.; Mr. E. J. Marshall, Mr. E. R. Gather, Washington, D. C.; Mr. W. E. Freeman, Miss Addle Long, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Elizabeth Poulson, San Francisco, Cal.; Mr. Walter S. Hines and wife, Mr. S. H. Vick, Mr. Daniel Vick, Mr. C. L. Darden, Wilson, N. C.; Lawyer Sciplo O. Jones, Little Rock, Ark. Wily Hawke Hawks have been seen to follow in the wake of a moving railway train, to swoop down on small birds that were suddenly disturbed and frightened by the noise and therefore for the moment were off their guard. The Housekeeping Instructor A bright little girl who had successfully spelled the word "that" was asked by her teacher what would remain after the "t" had been taken away. "The cups and ascuccers," was the prompt reply. SHOT 8 TIMES IN BED Man's Wife in Held by Soroner For Murder. Alexander Boring, leading grocer at Carbon, a milking town near Greensburg, Pa., was shot and killed in his bed. His wife, Mrs. Barbara Boring, declared he had killed himself, but after an investigation Coroner H. A. Mo Murray ordered the wman detained. Boring had been shot eight times with his own automatic pistol. Seven bullets struck his arms and legs, and the eighth, entering his mouth, passed through the roof and into his brain. The Borings have been married three years. Trading Stats King Dead Thomas A. Sperry, who made a fortune out of trading stamps, died in New York city. Mr. Sperry was president of the Sperry & Hutchinson company. His fortune is estimated at $18,000,000. Vork Youth Commits Bullede. Roy Ziegler, eighteen years-old, employed in a drug store in York, Pa., committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid. No cause can be assigned for the tragedy. Chicken Meat Spur on Mead. A feathered unicorn is the currently possessed by Walter Scott of Hanover, York City, Pa., in the form of a chick on which a horn more than on an inch long must have grown from its head. Nothing on earth is so valuably as a human kind. If a dummy of worth palming at good trouble and each tooth gagged to the mind of a boy or young man worth all the publishing that the schools are give it. The best education is not too good for a promising youth. Who would choose a poor physician to cure a few cures when health is in danger? And who would choose an inferior school to have a few dollars when a better school will increase the strength of character and of mind for life and prepare one for a longer existence? LEGEND HALL. It has a Free ACADEMY COURSE including manual training for those who have completed common official subjects. Its COLLEGE COURSE is broad and complete. Its requirements and standing are as high as those of any college for white youth in the State, according to the rules of the Carnegie Board. IN MISS GRANITE BUILDINGS, the faculty equipped science laboratories. 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IMPROVED DAIRY --- One of the encouraging things about dairying is the willingness with which the farmers of this country are improving and modernizing their dairy farm. says Kimbala's Dairy Farmer. The cement floor has done much to bring this about, and the great economy and convenience of modern equipment have also had their share in working the revolution. No one thinks of building a new barn without supplying it with biomass stalls and stanchions. The old fashioned wooden partitions that the light out of the front part of the stable—that made it a harbor for germs and filth—have given place to the newer, cleaner and more sanitary and modern stall. The old fashioned rigid stanchions, which hold the cow very much as the steak and filth have given place to the newer, cleaner and more sanitary and modern stall. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 6, 1913. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson X.—Third Quarter, For Sept. 7, 1913 A BEAUTIFUL BOARD OF BAKES IS A LARGE CHOWNSHOP GIRL—and every lady can have it! If she will use the Bread, The Single will dry the John after a shampoo or bath, and structure the crispness of bread of John. It will also eliminate the growth. The Absolutism Comb cannot be helped the half, because it is never hospital direct, but taken the level from the loafing bar which is hosted on our Allianzed Hunt, or any other house. We admit the turn of Hunt's Hate. Home is best on the market. Price per box, or any. Alzheimer Hunt, price $8.00. Liberal terms to agree. Wife for Huntshire Today. MAGIC SEANFOO: DRESE COMPANY, MINHEAPOLER, MINWIPOTA No one thinks of building a new barn without supplying it with humane stains and stanchions. The old fashioned wooden partitions that shut the light out of the front part of the stable—that made it a harbor for germs and filth—have given place to the poster, cleaner and more sanitary and modern stalls. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson. Ex. x.; 1:11. Memory verses. 1:11—Golden Text. Luke x. 27—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stirrans. DAIRY WISDOM. Milk utensils, should have a sun bath every day, but they should be protected from dust at the same time. Dairy farming is more carefully studied today than ever before, and it pays well for this. No preservative is needed for milk that is properly produced and correctly handled. Lack of proper feed is often a responsible for small milk yields as the poor cow. The dairy farm is a highly developed business establishment and should be so operated. Net profits, not gross returns, are what determine success or failure. The most economical method of supplying feed to overcome the shortage in pasture during the hot, dry period in the summer also. The Ayrylate dairy cattle are coming into favor in this country. This breed was developed under the southern part of Scotland. The breed probably makes then able to adapt the milks very readily to demand the milks in a range of environments as the Institute has already ordinarily arranged about 1,000 pounds in weight. The colour range will be to satisfy the milkers' range cattle they are not for a good uniform production of milk testing in an area less than an inch in other solids. In general appearance the mature Ayrylate cow is smooth and well fitted out. alluring qualities. The breed, here shown, is used by the Kanase Agricultural college. "When as Frank can get a job," Bob said, "he was Frank running from the job run, wearing long and weak the last week in the same shirt." This costume shows a plain silk crape with the same material in the brobe pattern. The little, runic bands free from the two piece skirt to give the narrow lines of the feet and the waist and the broader lines between that mark the "weather" new style. The soft lace frills that finish the sleeves give a dainty touch. For the medium size the waist will require three and one-eighth yards of Something Wrong. ```markdown ``` Bradley in Chicago News Daddy's Bedtime The Pear That Story Daddy's Bedtime Story The Fear that Didn't Stick To its Twig. ACK, and Evolve canno uplaina, each with a nike yellow pearl. "Mother gave them to us because we have minded everything else said today," the children said. "That nike daddy replied. Then those pears ought to make nike." ```markdown ``` A Rabbit Bits a Piece Out of the Pear. DAIRY WISDOM. Milk utensils should have a skin lath every day, but they should be protected from dust at the same time. Dairy farming is more careful. ```markdown ``` ear of the true girl who can and earth, and that He of Love and Seat His Son slimer, and that there is a life what He said and care neither time nor money may possess such a book, to this, how little do many Christian lands appreciate it God or give any head to us these, "The mighty God, and hath spoken," "Hear, and give ear, o earth, for all you speak." "Give ear, O and I will speak, and hear, the words of my mouth." "And God spake all the words." Sometimes when those who we call heathen hear of the true God, who unheath heaven and earth, and that He is a God of love and sent His Son to die for sinners, and that there is a book which tells what He said and that they spare their finite not money that they may possess a book, in contrast to this, how little do many in so called Christian lands appreciate the word of God or give any help to words as those, the mighty God, even the Lord hath spoken, "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, to earth, for the Lord hath spoken, "Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak and hear, to earth, the words of my mouth, "God, who at sintry times and in past days murmurs spoken in time past into the father, by the prophets, in those last days spoken unto us by His Son" (I. 1, 1: ksa. 1, 2: Deut. xxxl. 11 (Heb. 1, 1). The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. First Doctor—This is a most mysterious case. I can't make anything out of it. Second Doctor—I haven't the patient money—Philadelphia Telegram. I was here when "You've been here" hit the mike first. "Everly invited, so daddy took a bite of 'You've been here' not a great big greedy bite. But a nice poke a bite. When he took a bite of 'Jack's peat, and after that he said he had thought of a story to tell them, and the story was to be about a pear. "It was a big peat, and it grew away up on top of the tree," said he. "Every morning the sun woke it up, and the little birds sang to it as it rocked on its limb. It had a lovely place to grow." "Now and then: the people to whom the tree belonged would come out to look at the fruit. "That's the fruit of the handsomest pears I've ever seen," the farmer said to his wife. "Yes, indeed. I've no doubt it would take a prize at the county fair," his wife replied. "I think I'll save it for that. Up there on top of the tree it is quite safe from harm," the farmer answered. "It can hang there until the fair opens." "What's the country answer?" the pear asked, and the old mother tree angrily replied. stanchions that employ the same principle for retraining the cow, but give her the retraining freedom and at the same time keep her clean and presentable. A barn that is fitted up with stalls of this kind is cleaner, lighter and brighter, and it is much more easily cared for. There is no much more as to the importance and the expedition of modern barn sentiment. writing was the writing of upon upon the faibles" "Tabby written with the finger of width 1.5; 1.6; xx11; 10. See 12. 10; xx14. 4. There never be the case nor more like writing Repeating these words of the Ten Commandments in the Text, v. Mores said concerning them. "These words the Lord spake unto all your assembly in the mount out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud and of the thief darkness with a great voice, and He added no more. And He wrote them in two tables of stone and delivered them unto me." (Deut. v. 2a) "The tables were written on both their sides, o. c. and the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, given upon the tables." (Table of stone written with the finger of God) (Ex. xxxii. 15, 16; xxii. 15). See also Deut. ix. 16; x. 4. There never were tables like these nor writing like this, and as He spoke to and wrote for Hebrew people it must have been in the Hebrew language, the only language of which we have any record as being spoken from heaven to, min Acts xxxi. 14). He gave us a reason for the ten words who He is and what He had done, "I am the Lord thy God, while have he brought thee out of the fard of Egypt, out of the house of 123 Things to Consider When Selecting a Head For the Hand. Buying a boat is a problem that comes every rider of market boats from time to time, and where there is no time to pure-bred swine of the kind wanted in the immediate community it is not easy to secure affidaction, write a correspondent of the National Stockroom. "The fair is a place where the people of the country take the best of everything that they have grown so that others may see it. To be taken to the fair is an amoor, and I am proved that you, my child, are to go. Do your best to grow large and sweet and hardcore, so that the persons who have charge of the fair will give our good friend the faree price." In the first place it should be remembered that a cheap pig is generally a poor dog, and a poor dog is expensive for the ene. Whether to buy a pig and wait for him to develop or to buy a young boar really for service must be decided. The pig is much cheaper, naturally, but considerable risk in taking because nobody can tell for sure what kind of a dog he will make. If he comes from first class stock in every respect and has the marks of a good one not so much chance is taken as if he were from middle stock. A little conjecture in the fast growing pig is not objectionable. Rather it is an advantage, as will lie, largely outkind it. It is mother easy to tell what kind of a dog an eight months pig will grow into, but he will cost considerably more, than a weanling. If buying it by mail mall must be respected to select an old advertiser in a reliable journal. A crescent or crooked breast. The new barns are all being supplied in this way, and that is as it should be, but the thing that is even more encouraging is the fact that those who have barns that have been standing some years are tearing out autographed stairs and surpacing them with those that are newer and better. It takes a considerable amount of time, educational work and energy to convince a man who has a cow stable that he should change his entire equipment, putting in the newer and better for that which has served its time, but this is being done in a great many barns within the country all of which goes in show that the dairy farmers are progressive; they apply, are the importance of the best there is in delivering and are willing to advantage of everything that is offered Note two of the many repetitions of the great saying and His great longing that they would give heed to Him that he might do all that was in His heart for them 'Deent' in 6: 29. Task 10-10. Note in the ten words the fourfold repetition of the Lord thy God (vocess 5. 10, 12). They suggest at the also-Jebrowh, thy器官 at who is also thy Creator. We have for our meditation in this season the four of the ten words or commandments, and they are summarized in Our Lore in these words in His reply to the inquest: 'Thus heart love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind' (Munt xxii 52). "I'm first staying up here at the top of this old tree, the see grumbled. "It's meoney, and I wish I was down below, where I could see something." "A naughty little guest of wind going by, playing himself that he had with a puff and a shake. The pear was so busy playing himself that he had forgotten to hold tight to his twig, as little pears should do, and down he went to the ground. "One chick was bruised where he felt, and in the night a little rabbit hopped up and lift a piece out of the other cheek. "In the adoring when the farmer picked up the pear he shook his head sadly. It isn't even for the table now, he said it, he threw it into a chump of bushes, where the ants and the rabbits soon finished it." your profession does not make angles of men. Lawyer H. - No, my dear sir, you doe- ces certainly have the best of us there. -Pittsburgh Press. A ```markdown ``` We all need to confess. "To Lord our God, all other bards confess. " They have had dominion over us" **xxi. 111.** The rich young ruler who, through that he bad kept all the commandments from his youth up was proved guilty of breaking the first one when he preferred his great possessions to eternal life" **Nikit 21, 22**. It is not necessary to bow down to the work of our hands to break the first of the commandment, to if any way, however hawful it may be, we awake our hearts more than our creator. **Idolomase** we are, guilty and breaking one breaks all, according to **Jas. 10.** The womb of sin, mean or star of the likelihood of anything in heaven or earth is foundation in the second command. See the matter the second fully stated. Friend to infantry officer who has been trying to press tying test for promoden-Well, must press all right. I hope "No, stun, confound "enj. I brought the wrong horse. "n-unch. GRAIN RATION FOR COWS. Dairy Cattle Should Be Fed According # Uncle Joe (who has been left to cook dinner for the party), reading from "Things All Scouts Should Know"—if your only wax match fails into a puddle *e* you need not drip. "If it bunchly on your coat and then it for a minute, and if it leaves out your factry dry puddle," Punpun. 5. 3 ```markdown ``` She should have all the rough feed such as hay, silage, corn fodder, etc. she can eat up clean. Then she should eat up one-third as much grain as she gives pounds of milk. A cow giving six quarts of milk twice a day is giving about twenty-five pounds of milk per day. She should have about eight pounds of ground feed divided into two rations, one in the morning I, according to the law, to help of sun, moon or stars or as of anything in heaven or obtrude by the second com- e the matter more fully stat- t to. 15.10 named, like the others, may by our thoughts, for God pictures we hang up and a to in the chambers of our Edel. vilt. 12, and He de- our good that He should be even in the imagination of materials twenty or more inches wide with seven-inch clearance; wide with seven-inch clearance; square chamferte portion and a yard and a quarter of lce for sleeve fills This May Manton pattern is cut in pieces from 10 to 100 inches bast measure, send 20 cents to this office, giving number. You will be promptly forwarded to you, and will then send an additional 20 cents for water passage. When ordering use syrup. "Billink, you are booking blue. Are you in the hands of the loan shark again?" "Worse than ever, ever. Kingloid. I've just discovered that I married one!" Calebo Trifano A good many feeders very the amount of feed they give their cows according to the price of the feed rather than from what their cows are doing. When grain in high in price the cows is often made that it doesn't pay to feed the cows very much grain, a matter of fact. If we have a cow that is worth feeding at all the should have all the feeding that all can make Admirers of the Chapter White swine claim that this breed provides the finest filters and raises the highest farrowed prowl that growers and the most prolific breed. The Chessers of today are different from the Chessers of the past, and they have less breed to cover the advanced environment. They blister some in certain local places, but it is largely due to the manure they have been fed to and the weak point of the breed, as the Chessers of today have a coat of hair on their chest, hairstyle or hair years ago. The Chester White sow shown was a prize winner last year. This commend, like the others, may be broken by our thoughts, for God never, the pictures we hang up and now down to the chambers of our mugery of Ezeck vilt. 12, and He de- lives for our good that He should be supreme even in the imagination of your thoughts, all holding brought into nptivity to the obedience of Christ 11 Cor. x. 50. He is called a Jealous God just seven times Ex. xx. 5; xxxiv. 4; Deut. iv. 24; v. 9; vi. 15; Josh. xxiv. 9; Nab. L. 21, and some light is given upon it by Iea xiii. 8, "I am Jeho- ah—that is My name—and My glory will I not give to another, neither by praise to given images." He eelos us all for Himself that He may why reveal Himself to us and through us. As to not taking His name in him, the positive form is, "Hallowed a Thy name," and all that tends to gilt our name instead of His or that Us by word or act. "Let us make us same" (Gea. xi. 4), breaks this com- "I've just a little boy, policeman." "What's he like?" "Well, he's a patch on his chest." "Is he...-P. I. P." We have found a new way of applying sheep dip. Up to two years ago we have used a dipping tank and drainage shoes. writes an Ohio sheep raiser in the Rural New Yorker. We always had some drip left over at sharing time. Letly, however, we tried using the spray pump. We used the hand pump, an aftest foot extension rod and an adjacent foot鞋 and rather a curved spray. Qw needs a sensible easily closed, as in a tendency to clow. We put sheep in a room in the barn by 24 JA and they mated around a spray was applied all till we covered. We used soon after the sheep were shorn and used dip somewhat stronger than directions call for. We sprayed 200 sheep in open than one-quarter time if taken to dip. We used twice a week apart, and this season when sheep were shorn not a single tick was found. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. A When the cow begins to fall off, in her milk the feed should be gradually cut down so as to keep the proportion out of one-fifth as much grain as able All. Doubleyew—You've cleaned your father out entirely. That five dollar bill you borrowed from him was the last he had in the world, and now he's stone broke. Ecko—Yup. Undenied it was the finishing touch.—Chicago News. it can't keep his notice in such a journal for any length of time. Tell the breeder exactly what you want and what you expect to do. Ask for photographs. Get a full description and guarantee that the advertiser's letters do not seem full and frank try another. It is an advertiser's business to write careful letters; if he doesn't be may be hiding something. Do not expect too much. Be fair. A good cow will use one-half of all the feed she can possibly half of keeping her own weight. She will use this necessary amount whether she gets all the feed she ought to get or only partly enough. If we give the cow three-fourths of a ration she two-thirds of the amount to keep her body at a given weight and only returns dairy products for the other third. The cost of all the feed she and the cost of the must come out of ```markdown ``` of this one-tale, if we give this same cow all the feed she needs, keeping in mind the above proportion between meal and milk, use one-half of the total ration for body maintenance and the other one-half for product. It is easy to use out which is the more economical ration. It is a mistake to under- feed a cow and it is a mistake to over- feed her—Since Kaiser Milstein. the fourth day and instruct us near to Gan, 8, and conquer the Lord before the earth when the Lord above shall meditate and the name greet the earth from the riding of the sun since the pale downs of the earth, 8, 10, 14, Mal. 1, 14, 14, 1, c. that there be no apart owe on us a special opportunity to be special himself to us that we become himself, occupied Him and God with His presence and love. The Emperor Pig. The Emperor Pig file is a Black Emperor file. The Emperor file in the Polished Cube and Help Emperor in the Recorder. It is an empty, uninterrupted file, and is intended with the special format for embedded files. Kelly Babette Resident (Dial) take plant purchase—Yes; I'll take one on you my wife and children are caring, just not it on my hand. I will find a server in my dry leaf hand guarded pocket. I'll wait here till you bring the change—Purse. No Bird In. Treacher - New York, one daughter to a sister. General - The 1920's and present. Xer - York, Ohio. The most difficult task to perform is to catch a fish while swimming back brown. - Lesterville (Lesterville, New York). Boule-What made Mendix NJ Mer- Jane-Little Pike delft NJ Mine- Bikedepths TetraGraph. When the dog is received at the farm get him by himself for a month or six weeks at best, if at that time he is properly healthy and beiming with the other stock. This is always a safe preventive against the introduction of disease on the farm, whether he be pik, beetle, bovine, cow or dog that is beautiful. HIGH GRADE JOB WORK 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. Color fads have worked a serious hardship to many breeds of improved stock, says the Kansas Farmer. Even dairy breeds have not been exempt from this false idea of the value of color. The Holstein breed at the present time is being afflicted to some extent with some of this color nonsense. There is absolutely no reason whatever why a Holstein in which white predominates should be given preference over one having too much black. At the present time breeders of purbred Holstein cattle are recognizing the prejudice against animals with large amounts of black and find that it must be reckoned with in dollars and cents. From a production standpoint there is absolutely no foundation for this matter of color preference. About the only explanation that might be given of the growth of this color preference is that many beginners in the dairy business have such a superficial knowledge of what consti- Mr Prince Morcodes Piebe, the Moletien bull calf here pictured, was recently purchased from John Bridges of Wisconsin for shipment to Japan. He is to head the herd of San Ueno cowries, a prominent Moletien breeder of Hokkaido. Mr. Uuemomiya was formerly a student at the Wisconsin Agricultural college. This bull was dropped Sept. 7, MIL and his dams in Princess Jane Morcodes. He was staged by Mr Piebe Agge Henger-voild. tuts good dairy cows that the color which appeals to them first is eaten upon by some breeders in a measure of arounding their interest in the cattle which he may have for sale. In the Jersey and Gouwray breeds the color fills have become even more firmly fixed than in the Fieldtown. It is to be hoped that with increasing knowledge concerning cows the matter of color may be relegated to the background, where it belongs, and the actual producing capacity of the cows be the important thing to be considered in developing the various breeds. Another find which may easily work harm in the development of a breed is what is called 'retinement of type'. It is generally recognized in this country that the American type of Jersey is --- gradually feeding toward the development of the larger, sturdier built cow than what is known as the island type. Breeders are striving to overcome this "coarseness" of type, as they call it, by introducing into their bred animals of the distinctly refined island type. From the standpoint of the profitable production of dairy products, it would seem to the ordinary observer that the things called coarseness in the American type of Jersey might easily be associated with a great increase of constitution, larger digestive capacity and other things so important to the cow which is to become a large producer of milk. Silo Benefita. The farmer with a silo full of enailage or with several silos so filled occupies an independent position. If he does not have immediate use for the contents it can be carried over from year to year with practically no loss. In case the market is favorable he can fill up his feed yards at the most opportune time. The man who is thus fortified can take advantage of a favorable market. He can buy when others must sell. Should the pastures fall in the hot summer months, and scarcely a year passes that they do not decline in quantity and quality, he draws upon his enailage for the succulence which the pastures fall to provide. If there is a shortage of crop due to continuous dry weather or other causes his silos contain the reserve that carries his stock safely through the winter. Should the winter months be attended by frequent storms of sleet and snow he is relieved of the daily burden of digging his corn shocks from under their ice covering, or if the fields are wet he is not obliged to injure the soil by pulling heavy loads therefrom. Good Bedding For Horse. A good way to keep a horse clean in the stable is to clean out all dirt, etc., and then cover the floor about three or four inches thick with dry sawdust as far back in the stall as the horse usually stands, then cover the sawdust with straw or bedding that you may use. The sawdust will absorb the moisture and therefore make the other bedding last longer in case it is source. The sawdust should be replaced by fresh occasionally. The Milk Producer While it is all-right to have the milk cows in good, thrifty condition, a cow that is giving a mass of rich milk will hardly be fat. In fact, if milk cows get feed on to their backs they are not putting it into the pail. Promote Ease For Here Peanuts Fine For Mage. Those who have the soil to raise peanuts to fatten their bells will produce sheep pork. Peanuts are splendid food, grow in time both and may be depended upon for a large yield in ordinary seasons. 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. We have a supply of Fine Commencement Folders for Graduates of our Educational Hospital Institutions. They are here for Your Inspection. Devoted to the Interests of the Citizens of Color. 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He--Yes; he even has the faculty of making you feel a total stranger in your own house. London Tit-Bits. AGENTS FOR THE PLANET. RICHMOND, VA. Mrs. Annie Walbarrow, 4th & Broad. W. H. White, 501 W. Leigh Street. Peter Thompson, 710 N. First St. Street. Wm. H. Scott, 2218 B. Main St. N. Winston, 597 Brook Ave. William B. Smith, 2 W. Leigh St. Tom Bird. Thomas Page, 815 State Street. Clarence Williams 1611 Ross Street. M. C. Waller, 1160 W. Leigh St. E. Dandridge, 107 V.: Baker Street, SO. RICHMOND, VA. Walter Roberson, R. F. D. Np. 8, Box 34. LONG BRANCH. N. J. Jeane W. Shreaven. 182 Bolmont Ave. OAKLAND, CAL. J. W. Nuby, 1726-7th St. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. J. C. Allen, 3107 Marshall Ave. Charles G. Davis, 604-29th Pt. CLEVELAND, O. Reuben Neal Mitchell, 16709 Frank Ave., B. C. J. H. Braham, 4491 Central Ave. R. F. Boyd, 3004 Central Ave. Frank H. Wenver, 2815 Central Ave. W. H. Greene, 752 N. 8th St. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Harold P. Douglas, 11 N. Kentucky Avenue. WILMINGTON. N. C. Wm. H. 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The Greater Alexandria District Conference, Sunday School and Epworth League Convention Meet in Asbury M. E. Church. The Greater Alexandria District Conference, Sunday School and Epworth League Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church, convened in its 23rd Session in Asbury M. E. Church, Richmond, Va., August 26-31, 1813. The District Epworth League began its work on the night of August 26th., Mr. C. M. Morton, District President, presiding. The time was used in organization and hearing the welcome addresses, which cheered the hearts of all who were present. Wednesday, August 27th, the District Conference opened at 9 A. M. Devotionals were conducted by Rev. J. H. Johnson, who led in prayer. The District Superintendent, Rev. C. E. Hodgess, predealing, the following business was transacted: Organization, Rev. J. H. E. Carter was elected Secretary and he named as his assistants, Mr. R. W. Loc and Rev. P. R. Vaula. Rev. J. W. Docket was elected Treasurer and he named as his assistant Rev. J. E. Dotson. On motion of Rev. E. M. Mitchell, the bar of the conference was made six seats back from the front. Rev. F. E. Nicholas was elected Marshall. The District Superintendent read his report which showed gratifying progress along all lines. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Dockett. Greetings were sent to the Cumberland District Conference meeting at Falmount, W. Va. Dr. R. W. S. Thomas, District Superintendent, presiding. His Honor, Mayor George Ainlele, being unable to be present sent a letter, expressing a cordial welcome, which was read by Rev. A. P. Shaw. Addresses of welcome were made by Dr. W. T. Johnson, on behalf of the Baptists of the city and Rev. I. H. Carpenter on behalf of the M. E. Churches. Response to these addresses were made by Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins. Prof. Henry of the Union University was introduced and made a few remarks. The Rev. C. E. Hodges, Dist. Supt. assisted by Reva. T. H. Brooks, J. W. Hollins, F. E. Nicholas, I. H. Carpenter and G. A. Newman—60 persons communed. The following pastors reported: Reva. E. A. Haynes, J. W. Hollins, J. G. Grant, F. E. Nicholas, J. U. Dockett, J. H. E. Carter, E. M. Mitchell, T. N. Austin, G. W. W. Jenklas, A. P. Shaw, S. E. Jones, I. H. Carpenter, C. S. Briggs, T. H. Brooks and J. H. Johnson. The following reported by letter: Joseph Wheeler, J. N. Colbert. All of these reports were very encouraging, seeming with optimism. The work of the conference goes on much interest being manifested. J. H. E. CARTER. Sec. J. H. JOHNSON. Reporter. Lechburg (Va.) Local: Miss Lizzie Blue left Sunday for Washington, after spending several weeks with her grandmother, Mrs. Annie Adams. The Odd Fellows' picnic at Mount Pleasant, Saturday was quite a success in the way of building a hall. While the officers were trying to arrest one Walter Mallory, Mallory was shot in the leg. The officer was knocked down and his head cut. Old soldiers day at the M. E. Aq possessum sum asping quang many, Rev. Dickerson, the Church of Christ preacher, or footwasher, officiated. We are glad to hear Mrs. Nelson Jones is improving after spending several weeks in the hospital. The sad news comes to us that Rev. Dr. S. P. Fisher is very ill. Our new Mayor takes his seat today. We will look with eager eye for a better and cleaner town. Mr. William Valentine entertained a party of friends from Manassas at Balla Bluff, the old fighting ground. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman and others. Mr. Calvin Neal spent Saturday and Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Robert Walker in Loudon St. Morgan's Lunch and Dingie Rooms at corner Market and Wirt St. W. Mrs. Thomas Lucas of Washington is being highly entertained by Mr. Frank Minor, her brother and Miss Tena Jackson, for a few days. Mr John C. Walker. Rev. J. S. Dotson and Miss Berle Newman have gone to Richmond as delegates to the Sunday School Convention. A pleasant time is anticipated. Farmville (Va.) News. Farmville, Va., Sept. 2.—Sunday was a high day with the congregation of First Baptist Church. At 11 A.M. Rev. Dr. Simms of New York City preached an excellent sermon. At 7:30 P. M. Rev. McWoodson of Phil adelphia preached a spiritual sermon. At the close of the meeting a collection was lifted to send the pastor to the Foreign Mission Convention which convenes in Washington, D. C. Wednesday, September Srd. Rev. Adams left for the big city Tuesday A. M. The delegates to the State S. S. Convention at Danville, Va. returned with glowing news as to the growth of interest, in that body, as to educational and spiritual development, destined to accomplish a greater good in this State. President Epses of Richmond, Va. was re-elected by a unanimous vote. Mr. Joe Thoraton, near hers, died last week. Mr. Leland Gumble was buried. 22. Israel Gamble was buried on Sunday. Maurice. Douglas and Herry John saw of Richmond. Va. stopped over and spent some time with Kinneth Mattie Price and Falsa. Miss Mattie Whittig of South Richmond is visiting Miss Bottle Branch of Chambers St. Miss Ada Gatewood of Richmond is visiting the Misses Cousins of Radford St. Miss Marion Miles is visiting Miss E. Halrston of Main St. Mr. Reginald Bundrum of Lynchburg, Va. is visiting Mr. Lemuel Bland of Ely St. Mr. Harold Tobbe of New York and Dr. Brown are visiting the Vaughn family on Main St. Mr. George Hunter of Baltimore is also visiting the family of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn. Misses Sadie Hudson, Lizzie Reed, Mrs. Annie Carter, Mattie Armatead, all left Tuesday morning for N. Y. City. Mr. W. H. Harris left the town this week for Petersburg. We guess the Farmville girls will have a little rest until his next vacation. All those who owe for The PLANET please pay up. WANTED. A baby from 3 months to 2 or 3 years old. Having lost our baby a few weeks ago by death, we wish to adopt a little child, octopoon or quadroom in color. A happy home with mother's and father's love for some poor little child. Maple Miss. J. J. D. PULLEN, Lebauon, Va. Russel, Co. R. F. D. No. 2, Vale Cottage. VIRGINIA—In Vacation; In the Clerk's Office of the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 25th day of August 1913. Jacob Sims.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a Divorce, a Vincolo Matrimonium, by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of desertion. And an amdavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia; it is ordered that the said defendant Jacob Sims appear here, within fifteen days after the due publication of this Order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD. pq. To Jacob Sims: You'll take notice that I shall on the 23rd day of October, 1813, at the office of Phil B. Sheld, room No. 402, Travellers Insurance Building, situated on the North side of Main street, between (11) Eleventh and (12) Twelfth streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions, he not commenced on that day or if commenced he not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. Responsibly. By Counsel. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office: 1215 E. Broad Street. Richmond, Virginia. VIRGINIA—In Vacation In the Clerk's Office of the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 25th day of August 1918. Mary Harris.....Plaintiff vs.....In Chancery James Harris (sometimes called James Parker).....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a Divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonii, by the plaintiff from the defendant, up on the ground of Desertion. And an amidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used by and on behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what County or Corporation the defendant James Harris, (sometimes called James Parker) is without effect, and that the plaintiff does not know his whereabouts; it is ordered that said defendant James Harris (sometimes called James Parker) appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this Order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. A Copy. Teste, P. P. WINSTON. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD. pq. To James Harris, (sometimes called James Parker): You'll take notice that I shall on the 30th day of October, 1913, at the office of Phil B. Sheild, room No. 402. Travellers Insurance Building situated on the North side of Main street, between (11) Eleventh and (12) Twelfth streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit depending in the Law, and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day or if commenced be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. By Counsel J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office: 1216 E. Broad Street. Richmond, Virginia. The object of this suit is to obtain a Divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonium, by the plaintiff from the defendant. And an amdavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia: it is Ordered that the said defendant Bettie Payne appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this Order and do what may be necessary to protect her interest herein. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. To Bettie Parne: You'll take notice that I shall on the 30th day of October, 1913, at the office of Phil B. Sheld, room No. 401, Travellers Insurance Building, situated on the North side of Main street, between (11) Eleventh and (12) Twelfth streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant, and I am plaintiff and if, from any cause, the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day or if commenced, be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. Respectfully OSCAR PAYNE, By Counsel J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office: 1215 E. Broad St.. Richmond, Va. VIRGINIA—IN VACATION: In the Clerk's Office of the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 8th day of August, 1913. Susie Harris ..... Plaintiff Cornelius Harris.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a Divorce, a Vincolo Matrimonii, by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of Desertion. And an amdavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia it is ordered that the said defendant Cornelius Harris, appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this Order and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. To Cornellus Harris: You'll take notice that I shall on the 9th day of October, 1913 at the office of Phil B. Sheild, room No. 401. Travellers Insurance Building, situated on the North side of Main street, between (11) Eleventh and (12) Twelfth streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witness to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court for the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant, and I am plaintiff and if, from any cause the taking of the said depositions be, not commenced on that day or if commenced, be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day, or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. Respectfully. SUSIE HARRIS, By Counsel J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office: 1215 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. Female Colored Agents Wanted Wanted—Live Agents in every town to sell Dr. Hall's Hairline, the better kind of Hair Dressing. If you are interested write at once for particulars and secure your territory. Also want agents with business ability to handle crews. HULCHER DRUG COMPANY, 530 N. 4th St., Richmond Va. 4t --- Phone, South 1845—M. MRS. S. E. JONES EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Wants First Class Cooks (both sex) Male and Female Waitress, Chambermaids, Housekeepers, Laundress, Farm-hands, and Labors. Apply at West Point House, 39 S. Lee St., Baskerville, Md., 1-3 square from Richmond boat landing, where you can also get Boating and Lodging at Renewable Rates by Day or Week or Month. A. JONES, Proprietor. Subscribe to the Richmond Planet. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. The Bank of the BECA The People are THE MECHAN SAV OF RICHMOND Is second to none of f Safety brings O Confidence be Bank of the People BECAUSE people are Support THE CHANICS SAVINGS OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA cond to none of its size in equa Safety brings Confidence and Confidence brings Business MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK Is second to none of its size in equipment. Safety brings Confidence and Confidence brings Business. ```markdown ``` WHEN WE WERE BUYING BOUGHT THE BEST SON THAT WE WAS BEST WAS NONE FOR OUR PRESENTS. If our people had failed to patrons their bank and not ours. When we were sent, we chose the National Park Bank based upon the present value of our thousand dollars above the amount on one. This guarantees the safety of every invite correspondence and urge upon each for safe keeping. Amounts in sums of Interest paid on sums of $1.00 and over. Our President is under under Bond. Our Vault, insured against loss by buried insured and the bulk of our able Real Estate. Our Team. Our Banking Hours are five and Saturdays from 9 AM. JOHN MITCHELL, JR., President. THOMAS H. WYATT, WALTER T. NORTH-WEST CORNER RICHMOND, WE WERE BUYING A VACANT THE BEST FOR THE MONEY THAT WE BELIEVED THE BEST WAS NONE TOO GOOD FOR OUR PEOPLE. He had failed to patronize the Bank. It was ours. When we were selecting a New York National Park Bank of that City, our present value of our real-estate holding above the amount on deposit with us, we the safety of every dollar on deposit and urge upon every one to bring in amounts in sums of ten cents and up to sums of $1.00 and over. Resident is under Bond. Our debt. Our Vault, although Burglar against loss by burglars. Our Bldg. the bulk of our funds invested in Estate. Our Tellers are undergoing Hours are from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Saturday from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. L. JR., President. THOMAS H. WYATT, Vice-President. WALTER T. DAVIS, Owner. THOMAS M. CRUZ. WEST CORNER THIRD & CLUB RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. 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SPECIAL TIME WEEK FINE SHOWING FOR BOTH BRANCHES OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS—READ AND CONSIDER—VIRGINIA DOING GRAND WORK Jan. 15—Ellizabeth Johnson, Myrtle Court, No. 106 Feb. 6—Emma Lee Murable, Pearlson Court, No. 142 Feb. 19—Rachel A. Burns, Staunton Court, No. 76 March 7—Martha Branch, Arnata's Court, No. 73 March 22—Charlotte Yearby, Pride of East Court, No. 56 April 4—Courtney Booker, Planet Court, No. 187 April 9—Carrie Martin, Victoria Court, No. 83 April 17—Emily Allman, Narcissus Court, No. 229 April 21—Matilda Hall, Unity Court, No. 132 April 22—Tahilion Skinner, Golden Rule Court, No. 86 April 25—Ellizabeth M. 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