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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. 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For jabare.” her sake naught he will not'dare:, “I don know tut 1 souk «From English fields to south |dack to nave pent ol Goutt ea shore their path they follow'| 0uce NEBR” eald Luftden, while billowa roar, bat (t leads “That ian pertectiy foolt: them safe to their goal at taet,| ment. mg twirk.” retgrued U with their love and thetr treas | “Sumebody wis bout Oe Atl. clesped. . bertorce hate tev setts Ue Sena eLENTSSCleEp ES, year We napgeted to bet Geath, thuta nil” y CHAPTER I. wel) how’ does It telfe 7 Deed. CANNOT ang (hat I was greatly surprised whet 1 stumbled across the buy of Sir Geottrey in the syinnes, which t» not {of & mo ment meant to cunrey the Lunpreesion that 1 was not shocked. 1 bad expect: ed that Air Geottres would come to some wuch and end: therefore 1 any that Twas not surprived. But ax 1 atood over bim in the xray, dawn, looking Gown upon bim lyin eo quietly on bis back with the bendwowe. silver mount- ef. Ivory handled duellog pistol whlch hea done the damage stil) cinepod ta ia Fight baud 1 wan fusctoated with dorror. Bir Geotres bad carefully put bie Dallet throurh ix bear. It was tese Gisfguring nnd Urutai, leas hard on thoes lett Leblud, teas troublesome, more gentlemauls. Ute sword lay un Gerneatd bit, the dinwund bslt pro- eroding. T roeesed that be wan clad coough, after all, that the end bad come, for there ‘was not that look of pala oF horror of fear whict I Bnve 20 often meen 01 the faces of the dead. but ble features were calm snd composed. Te had ‘not been dend long. As 1 bent over him Iccoticed that be hed some. (thing i bia left band. A vearer look jghowed ft to be an envelope. I drew Se away and etw thet ft was addressed ‘ge Mirtiees Lacy. Throsting it tn the Pocket af my cont, I rose to My Leet. ‘At that tpetapt 1 Deard steps and votes. Now I tind nothing op earth to fear from anybody. The death of Sir Geotres wos too obtiogsly « sat- 6c for any one to accuse we even if there had been any reason on earth for bringing me under auspicion, “The Jecter which | carried in tay pocket dadremed to Mares Lacy would un: Gocbtediy explain eversthing there wna fo expinin,. Something. Bowever, mor ef me to neck conceaiment. 1am & sation, ne rou will ud out and cae bet giiekls In ap euiergency by a sort of taxtinct Bir Geolfres Ins op the side of the path thronch the siinnes, and beroud Bim the coppice thickeoed. ‘The pat twlated anit turned, Proin the sound Of the footsteim | fudged that men were coming lone it. J tnatantly step Ped nerone the bods and concealed my: elf bebing n tree trunk to the. lents follae of the vudergruwtn. 1 could see without Wing seen nnd Doar nt well “I ald nat expect tbat ang of the goeets of the rustle ould make their Sppeamoce at that ovyg The Tout erepe ntopiind Tero mrnvone of sebon Rad dren Juloted «ut to me ae Barun Loftdon. in the wad, followed by no: ether who was stennze to we, sudden y appeared. A culce wulen 1 recon: mised es Juftdon'n at once exclaltned we awestruck tines: | By End, De's dune (t! Uere's a pret: jy atiale” “Ob, 1 don't know,” anid the second; | "ie might de-worme?” ' “Worse fur Dim? Great beavens. |) man, be's dend™ “Worse for na” ! What d'ye mean? 1 don't under | Sle mixht have abot piment before | we plocked his” ' “OR. 1 over” The two stepped a Mitte wearer, The | | wrt apenter. Lord Taftdon, one.of |. te geome blows whe usd beed bay || ab Mig carvuce wit Sir ticuttey for [| te past week AE tv caste. bunt over = ‘ “Tew” continued the arawier von | ' mataneig—es for me. 1 vnted them |, abd: BOR the Matter upcaker the more. | | pemetihe, for teamvas waich you will Geowetiy emderetand —"tbia relieves (, a tine o Perey ee eager cee eee ag enouzh to unsgtties any map.” “Poon, pooh, man: you're oerroust™ | Wein Got know tow Mt roller yoo. And nfter all's anid nod dom Wilberforce wax a centirman, § go [lager and w entiant love.” “Exeetly, and fe lost bis all tke | ceptteman™ : “And sou ot It, at teant most of It “Patleuce. wy: friend: sou und 50 jabare.” VsL don't knew tut 1 would give t pack to nave put oll Geoff with o once ngain™ said Luftden, with som bent “That ts a perfectix foolish state ment, ms twirk." returned the other “Somebody wis bot! to get WH derforee nie bev gettat Ue pace fo years We bapgeued to be In at th @eath, thats ai . “AVel, uw” diner it rellere you then? by seu think Witberforee would Rive attempted to Get Sov ke support win? The dmwier Inughed 5 “Uf coure tut, Thix—be polnted to the dead budy—"Is proof evougD o the spirit that wax tn pia Wut of course, Lynnnot warry the girl now." “You eau't?" “Certniuly vot Her fatber a bank rapt mute” “But the enstle sod this park 7 “Morteuged up tu the DIL Bpeak ing of dlitw"—he stovped down and Aaintis avoiding cuntact with the conme. drew from the scibbard ib dinuiond bllted xword-“plle belongs to me It's worth taking You febem ‘ber be ataked It inst vigot on the lest deat” i “Good God, man". protested the fra mpenker, “don't tte the man's awond away! Let pim te witb is wenpwos like n geutieman™ “Tue tut! You grow scmupatoug tt scomx We will proride 0 cheaper badge Of fis keizht howd, if oecesaary.” And nbuat the gitl?” "Tv ali on™ ‘ ‘You will have some trouble Break: fox sour enguxement witb her. Pam thtvites *Not | To du per juntire, the gtrt hasthe spirit ot ver father A while: Per that 1 aa distuettued ty the mateb Fell be mutictent “Axe. but who ill give ber that whisper?” We will arrunge that some way. Truth to tell. | acs rater tired of the @fux: She bres mr witb ber BIRD alr. She docs not know that abe is penniless und disgraced. And as for ber guod looks, ‘tia a country beauty. after all.” “Poor gtr!” begun Loftdon, whose face, though bloated and fosbed, stil! showed some xicns of boman kiod | peas. AC that point! intertened 1 oe pear nu miure. When they apoke #0 elghtingls of ms mistress It wax more wan f coold xtind 1 borat out of the prush and stund before them—124,.ep raged ail through, ¥ wil) admit that { lacked the consosure and breeding of these precious to They started pack at ms sidden appenrance, from which be uf the slow Keech wpcedily recovered, : ts Now, who may sou be, aud what pay you want? be anis Who 1 am-niatters nothing.” até _ “but shat t want matters a great joni.” “Ab! And what Ja It that sou want bat matters 207" “In the finat place that avord.” “Tolar” anid the maa, uoiding Ble seotfres’s Dntidnome weapun up light r DF the bine, “That” anrd 1, 7 1 ar accustuined to more’ qalckiy # weil on to think quickly, and: be ore he knew it I bad it by the bit: nd but that be relensed the blade io antly 1 woold bave cut ble baod as, ‘withdrew it. He ssrung: round and apped bie DADd on Ils own sord: & erve oath breaking from bis lips, bis ace blac ax thander. sDon't draw that little spit” 1 eatd, of | will tre under ‘the necessity of peaking. pour back.” ! J tuwerd above -Lotb of them, and | hare uo doubt that 1 cooid have | nde ood mz Loam. The man bad] 1 courage of bia race aud station. | je faced ae undaunted. bis band oo | ln nwrord Bilt. . “Would yoo rob me of mine own” |! banked calmly. “1 might do v0, aod with Joatics,” 3]! plied. “You bad 0» hesitation in rab ie tbe iting or tbe dead” - f “Founde! cried the Srst man, “Me os iy fair piay; we rinked each what}. We het and 0 os tet “Yes: 3 oe”.2 “Eaveig vatt with everything. otet, be bel to away bie tte. 1 beard what you You wonder bow Mistress Witberfoves fe te learn the stimation. ‘You wonder whe ts to tell ber, 1 wi” i SThei ie wont: wall Pls [could Oot Bave wiabed it betes ‘You are duubtiees some servant of the tomer : “Iam po man's servant,” I interrupt 4 ip some deat : “Bomebuds bors ov the place whe probably cherinbes @ yoks!'s bombie sdmiration for the lady of (be manor.” T Gusbed like # giri at this. 1 never was good at the disatmolation that gore 09 In pollte society... “Tell ber, my man, Cell, her,” be cried, “tell ber that she “ls s becgar ‘apd ber fatber m suicide and tbat 1 base all her property witbout ber. Sbe can fo to your arma. She is not meet for the Duke of Arcester.” “ So this was Arcoster! 1 bad beard of him, as I bad of Luftdon, two of the, most debauched, anprincipled rakes, idles, fortune ‘bonters, gam: biers, men'aboat town, tp all England. 1 stepped clower to bim and struck him with the palm of my bapd. His sword was out op the moment, bat before be could make a pase J-wrench: e4 it from bim. broke the “disde orer| my-knev and huried the two pleces into the coppice. : “1 can matcb you ‘with swords,” sald 1.* “2 bave fonght with men, Dot popinjays tn my dey al) over the world, and J know the ase of the weapon, bet I would not demean my- pelt, being an honest map though no seneman, by crossing Diades with such a ragan” : “By Gbd.7 cried the man, “1 will hare you Gung into the mill pond. 2 will clap you to Jail 1 will*— “You will do nothlog of the sort” waid 1, “There fo no moan on the ee ate’ who would not take my -part against yours, especially when I re pent what sou bave said about Mis ress Lucy.” wt “And who woold ballets JouT™ que- ied the duke, whose anger was at a rightful beight in being thus braved a | ses f See Ey, ie RG & sing a & LRG i is ig Te Y > oy rh, S a . \ > and insulted fn bin agitation be tor at bla neck cloth. “"Twould be you! word against aloe and"— = “For the matter of tbat my wor will not be cncorroborated.” I inter rupted swiftly. “What do sou meant” “This geotieman”— - “By gad." sad Lord Loftdon, “yor are right to appeal to me and son were right to strike Arcester, I'm worry for the girl and for ‘Sir Geof | frey and asbamed for my friend."~-* “Woold sou turn against oe t this” cried the duke. “1 certainly would.” “God.” whispered. bis grace hotly. fumbling at tbe empty abeath, “2 wish T bad wy aword™ _--"Xere ts Sir Geoffrey's sword.” aaie Lord Luftdus, who did not Inck cour age, clutching ble own blade as be spoke and making az if to draw It “No.” said 1, uinster of the situation oy, 3, meznt 20 be, “bere will be Be jore URhting oer the dead body of Bir Geottrey. You and Lord ‘Luttdon can settle sour differences elsewhere.” “On nccond thought, there will be no forther settlement,” sald Loftdon, re fainting bia coolness and thrusting back into tte scabherd his balf drawn binde “Hin grace and 1. are in too many thiogs to make a permanent dif. ference between us possible.” “I thought #0.” 1 replied. “By ged.” langhed Loftdon, “1 ithe jour spirit, lad! Who are yon and what are you?" “The late gardeners son.” “Do' they breed such as: you down pere in these gardens?’ “Aa to,that I know not. my lott. | am a ailler. I bure ‘commanded my own ship and made ms own fortune, | come back here botween cruises be rause Iam devoted to"— ‘Phe woman!” sneered the dake. and 1, marveled nt the temerity of the pan, seelox that I could bate choked yim to death with one hand, “Mention ber nanie ncnic.” t crted. ‘and yoo will: lie bevide sour view onder “Bight?” nald Luftdon approvingiy. “L come back -bere becatiny ac fond f the,old place: It" lx ms home. My copie have erred the Willerforves or geoerntions, Their fofteure aod nine Me togetber {othe eburchsard round the bill Sener Yon can't ua: Jertand derotinn tike thi” atid 1, rainy to the duke, “and It iF not nec nary that you thouid” ARG Indeed what Ix necetnary for pe: pearl” be xnewtedt Pat pant tease the pines nt ance” SEE | GaniaNIbe to The Rictmend PLal WP: Gale 01.00 var veer te aGvanse a oe ek dae a 57 . ae nb eas, “ihe oe ~s =? on a to we oS arabe mas or % ordered sbeat Uke or ome we wa” one ae a ee. gives ts ged eed tmtre todo here ue oe You bave Jen wanted in this gaa, and eka that you should pay a Nate tor ‘What's your name, my mat > ‘ “Never mind what it is.” * (Tare you esbaceed of {177 SBeweiner ,- ced ‘“Bampdos. you may not be a gente sean.” sald Lufton, “but by ged you are a man, Ged berets oy band on ith "He bad‘ played a wan'e part eo t clawped tt. -” « And 80 they went down the path, leaving” me not greatly relishing, my triumph. for I bad .t0 tell Mistress Eves all gbat bad happened. a ‘The scarlet of-my.lndy’s riding coat as he galloped op ihe ree.covered rosid attracted my attention. I qi ened my pede. and se arrived at the steps of the ball at the eame instant She was alcos. for sbe bad eridentiy chosen to ride snsccompanied 1 stood silent before her with that curious dumboess 1 generally expert ence whfen first-eotering ber presence, while abe‘drew rel abarpiy. Sbe was a little thing compared to De—indeed, swoall compared even to the average woman, but in one sense she was the biggest thing 1 bed ever confronted, 1 was almost afraid of ber! I who fear- nd nothing eled What abe thought of me was of Nttie moment to ber. It was Mistrene Lucy's regular babit lo trke a morning allop grery day. Fe was that oval custom that cacsed ber 0 lopk #0 fresh and roung and bees- iful, that pot the color ip ber cheek 1nd tbe aperkle ip ber exe. . Bde vodded careleasly, yet kindly, to pe “It was ber batt that careless indness. When she was « litte girt nd 1 had been a creat boy we bad ayed togetber frrniliarly.. but that rea Jong since orer Then abe looked bout for e croum. Thi stepe that led o the terrace were deserted Sir Geot- rey of'late bad crown slock io the datutxtration of affairs on account of ls troubles, aud no one was present Sistress Lucy stared at me, frowning. - GHAPTER Il, * | Wherein | Break the News, . ASTER NAMPDON," anf Miatrons Lucy at Inat. “ine nobody che scems to be about, srinnoee SOU mtteant ME about, suppose Fou nttempt the tank” She loosed her Mitle foot trom the stirrup aod throst it out toward me. 1 am nothing of s hormeman, 1 was ery only sent (0 tea, xnd | bare a snlior's awkwardners with borsed. ‘Naturally, | Gid pot know bow @ indy sdoatd be diaawnuted 1 stepped over fo bef. neleed ber about tbe waist with both ‘nande. lifted’ ber bodily from the aiddle and sat tier down gently on the gravel. Abe buked at me very queeriy ad gaye a fiut auriek ax ber weight gauae spo aif arin, Indeed ave bo dount thye't Deid ber Ughtly. “L dure eas there ts not a man among nis) father's friegds or mine (who covil nave dour tbat Master ‘Bummdon, | wid he sujliing a little and looking ninbed aud excited. “Tin eo ffrat feut,” sald 1 stupidly esougn “fave ified Uigger”— “Women dashed wit Mistress Lucy, aligbtly frowning, cis ut ave. Thies.” 1 replied “it umonies we.” ene noid “1 bare Dever tern diemoupied that way be fore Hinsrer. you alwaya were stronger thnu weet men, even an & boy. There newinn’ tu De 00 stoum aboot The place tx wretcbediy serr- WH som taxe my Dorme to tbe stn bles?” he arked ove ‘There vax a certaln Gattery to: we to that request. If 1 bad got shows ber bow strucur | wns tu all probabiilts she would hace thrown me the bridle And, «1b m ued {ward the stables to indicate ber wishin, would hare teft me withoit x word. “Dave Jou mero wy father this moro: In?” ube uxked na 1 paused before ber. . ‘Aa fuch wodid bave it while she enoke a feet srvom corms, ryand she house. Faure Ie felis-to bin, bade dim (ake the bore away and turned to my la¢y. “Mndnm.” anid 1, ms votce thlek- ening ane choking. “I hate scen sour noble father this morning.” There -van something io my voice and mamer. xrent vtupid fool” that 1 was, thal luatantis apprised her that something was wrong. With one swift step he'was by my pide “Where? s “Ia thé spinney.”) “What.does be there nt this boor?* Notniig.” ‘ “1 dovt understand.” “Sir Geoffrey."— 1 began racking my bnilts what to sny next and how 10 convey-the avefal tidtogs. She mide a sudden step or two in my direqdon, theo turbed toward the soppice, her suxpicions fully aroused. But odw 1 ventured upon a famil- arity—that ts, 1 turned and caught ner arta. “1 will sce him myself," she began. eeolutels, eo “Madaw,” sald 1 ewiftiy, “you can. so." 4 “Master Hampdon.” 4, “some. bing drvadtut bas tAppened.” 1 nodded, ‘This yas dreaklog it xeotly with a engeante, Unt what could 1.40? Sbe| Iwhye id tveiat we around ber tHrtte | nC. aad | wan alwaye core oF.tese| cipless before her 1 admit that. 1 m stl for that matter, although abel rill not bave ft 30 ! “Wht be itt fx my father—wbat taf e dotns In the xpinvey? Ho never] ineg at thin boury “Mintren Wiltierforce.” 1 anid, “zou ome of a bhirg stock, aod tbe dme| ; ot Four eoultnse be now.” : “Ie cag fueQer send 7" abe nuked, aft fy pa sodden, nwfut atlliness 1 1 iardibed wDIlé abe wtored at me Nkep be emeed. ess ; Killegtn a duel whe whispered || Lahonk my pret ; — to bar fare’ Qn" “8 eodgiyt her ahont: thy wiih. -; eugene OF cowren al. j2 spoon. eo gre wah 0 warveives vomtn, | ane: eanatesy and contre! an 1 pew: hw she hed ved ber i wWheat. WigT” chs geoped out. ; T wan catty awake.” 1 ead 1 414 not toll her it wes my te see ber ‘galiup of for that Yide—“and | bunrd a shot in the apie ‘ney, IL burried there and foymé Mir Geottrey”— ~“Lat we go to Bim” “No.” said 1, And I marveled to ind mynelf sevaming tbe direction as it J Bad bees ow the deck of my ows ship, ‘that you cannot ‘It is ve sight fer your eyes, 1 was coming to the’ castle {o tell you and to send the servants te fetch bin. Meanwhile you go isto the all and summon your worsen and” — ‘*4umill..go what you sey, Master Hampdon.” she whispered very small, very foriorn, very despairing. “My fa ther! My dear, good fatber™ She! turmed—asd-L still supporting ‘her, we moanted the stepe of the ter Face, ‘Suddenly, abe stopped, freed bers elf and faced ma = “Lord Laftdon and the Duke of Ar caster,” she, explained. “they are otay- Ing at the castle. ‘They must be noth fea” . “Mader,” vaid 1, “they atrendy pow it” “And why. then, have they Joft the duty of telling me to you? Where are they? Summon them at concer “They are gone!” | biustered out, ay rage at the duke reriving. , “Gone! “Having won eversthiog from Bit Geoffrey, they have left him alove in his death?” 1 retorted bitterty. “Impossible!” “I ordered them off the piace,” I said bienfiy. “You? she Garhed out tmpericusly. “And who gave yon the power to dle mise—my father’s friendsT “I beard what they enid, being nid- den myself.” f “And what id they eayT™ s “It concerned you. mintress.” “The Duke of Arcester.” abe prompt- ly began, “is my betrothed husband | I will hear no calomny agatost him.” “Madam,” | anid. “your engagement ts broken.” “Broken” wbe erfed tn arate. “The dnke decinrrd himself too poor fo marry the penaiices child of = dis graced niun—bix words, not mine, be Here we" Bhe tumed ep white, and reeled so rbat I caught her sxnin.. 1 eren shook per wile f cried roughly: “You gyist pot gite way.” “At tof ie a dastardly ler abe pant nd out/at Invt. es vit it God's truth.” sald |. “He re yadiater yun” y"NO unin Could be #0 base” she per | dated. “ “Le swore tbat be lored we” | | “1 wonld It were otherwise, mada, Ot be le voue. fenting tbut message en “And he nde you bie messenger?” | | “1 reinuteend.” “Why? WaoyT™ - ‘ “Because ur te x iow coward.” é “And you wtvod by nod let Bim in|! Olt me, your patrvo's dauchter, your | | pintreax?* ! T told ber what psd nappeacd tm the f pines. { “Io nil tnt he ‘anid to a certatn trained was, “yuu ucted ua a loyal \ ervitor uf the tugea ands thane | oy.” 7 “] ax to give urdern to are nin pas | Rge eeot fo the inn At voce.” said 1p “And Lond Lattdoat ’ “Ble camw 10 your getense as if he rere alli! the gentivman-be Dad once een Hint fe fuer bence with nie} end. in bagznze will also foltow | ae “Twill nctend to that for them notns | Md Mixtres ines. crewing atmoeely iy. Dd firmly remaved again, mid eten 11U Dad sine tiie tremnendutie cnuetmtat |e De: PHN Het Hlermet “RZD wit AR fe miter 1 mus welt mid ut nits sod of fy in compantens Sumunoo the servants | M bring ms father's mudy to. the..cass tet €. TL sujose the crowuer will Dave {2 ) be vottiled” ue “You” xald 1; “I will artend to that) “Of ail my friends” suid sby pite uals. “son seem to be the only one ft. Master fampdon.” tl “l bare been sour falthfol servant < sense, Mistresn Lucy.” 1 anavrered aa | unhered ker‘into the hall. I delivers! my little mistress to ber fio oman, who came at my call and thes [4s summoned! the batier and steward |e od told them what bed happened. In /th moment al! was confusion They | po Ought the body of Sir Geoflrey back |od the caatie, which was 00 longer bis. |i 5 tho duke had said. it was mort- [sb ed to its full valoe Everything} * at he could get his bands on had|as en srcrificed to hix pamion for play. |} to’ After the inquest and after a due io . Tunhered ter ‘into the hall. I delivéret my little mistress to ber woman, who enme at my call. and thes 1 summonet the’botier and steward and told them wat bed happened. In ‘& moment all was confusion bey Drought the body of Sir Geottray back to the caste, srhich was D0 longer bis As the duke had sald. it was mort- gaxed to ts full valoe, Everything that he could get his bands on had been sncrificed to his pamion for play. | ‘After the inquest and after a due ta- terval for decent respect for the dead there was a great fandfal. of course, Goring which What little reedy money there was available was of apent. ‘The gentry came for around. Even Laftdon was there| ta the background, although the decency to keep away. thers too, Anding & piace among the upper servants of. the housebok. I happened .to be immediately deck of Mistress Lucy. From under ‘bec véd she abot a.foriom, grutefot: Wok at me as whe came in. Bir Geoffrey, except Mistress Lacy, waa tho last of bis race The brave, fine old stock had at last been reduc ed to this one slender sitp of a git Kith or kin, save of the mast Gietant, sbe had none, nor did she enjoy mech ecauaiotance.. Sbe bad never bes. formally totroduced to suciety. ir Geottrey bad loved ber and had beow Kind enough to ber in ide careiem, magnifcest way, bat ae pad bese heft mech alone ‘aie the death of ‘her mother some youre, vefore. sad 500 hed grown BD onder (he cate of gor whevess amd tater, The scighbeting % | Z q FI er Kempen. BSTy bad amembled with tiach show ‘ef aympathy, Dut | knew that Mistress Lacy fee -very och stove, aad 1 rather glerted to the position whieh mode ma, humble though I was, her tread. “It was over soon enourh—the abow and parade, "No one spoke to me save Lord Lattéou. “You seem to be a man of senea, Master Hampdoa.” be whispered, @tawiog me. apart after’ it wae ell over, “and I noticed the. way Mistress Wilberforce looked at you when she fret came in [ bave still apepent some of the procerds of our last bowt at the table with ber father that could ‘be conresed to the lady. and"— “Bhe'woold Duro ber band off rather than accept naything.” aaid t prowoptly. “Yon apex with authority?” be ask- e4,"Tooking at me straugely. 41 pave known ner from a chtid.” eaid.1, “and ber father défore ber. It ts pot Ip the breed to take favers, and”— “Bot,tbls ts restitation, autbough we won it fairly. Sir Geoffrey was the most recklens apd-eren the most fool ish gambler | ever played with, We | took advantage of thnt. bnt there was no cheating. no, os 1 am a gentleman.” | “Under the circumstances, then.” said.}. “there ts pothing furtber to de. said.” ‘ | “But what sill the poor gift BoP” be persisted. : 1 ebook my bead. 1 410 set tae | bow to anewer that question, for 1 aid not know what she would da. . Never: | thelees I wax toocbed apd pleased with bis interest. The man bad some goed in him still, Association with such & , scoundrel an Arcester bad not yet wholly rufned bia. ! “It ts tov tate to cake reparation DoW, sl{bough the wieh does Fou ae} oF, may lord.” “Well, Enmpdon, if you bave_a- chance to teil_ber what 1 wanted." he aid. “pleane do.” 1 shoud do t my! if,” he continded. “only since ber re- yodiation by that blackguard Arcester be will pot admit me to speech. If 1 were n bit suunper apd Dot 90 COM | joundedly in debt I woukt marry the roman msreit.” = “Rue {a meet’ for a better wan ay ont” mid |. exactly ae 1 fad answers the dake Be woked ut me curtonaly for a co) pent and then laughed wadly, “Doubtless.” be said, “you may tell er that too.” With that be turned on his beet and | alked away, apd 1 saw po more of | ' im. wtood aboot on the terrsce Um: | | the last of the gentry “had gowe. | ' y lady.spoke tome: 4 “Master Hampdon,” abe bogan weart- | ‘ , “will you come into, the house? | aster Ficklin, the. lawyer, is bere uiting to ¢o over my father’s papers | | ith me. You bave stood by me man- My, your. people and my people |! we been"— she siopped & moment, rlenda.” abe added. “for 500 years. | } pare HO one else with who! to comm | | L Come with me.” t CHAPTER iil. In Which 1 Deliver a Letter, IR GEOFFREY'S will, as Mas- ter Ficklia read it, was » sim- \ ple affair. It Jeft everything \of which be dled possessed Yo bia daughter, Unfortunately, be {led poseeseed of nothing. The doeo- ment was inere waste paper. Every- thing was mortgaged, every family portrait oven. Mistrese Lucy appear 8 to bave no lege! tight to anything 1D OF out of the castle, aave the clethes she wore. é “The point 13,” Mistree Lacy said, as Mester Ficklin bowed daferentially toward ber, “that I bave wothing?” “Novstag from your father, madam.” - “Bot my mother'a estate?” “L regret to say," said Master Fick- tin, “that most cf it bas been convert: fed imto money and lost by your far tbed. ‘There ts left in my bande, ma- fam, only 2 matter of some £2,000, out at interest, which you, being now of fall age"~ “I. was eighteen on my last birth. Gay.” nBxactly, 20 that {tis at your pres ent diepona.” HWhat atape tn iting’. “Tt $e invested tn consote.”+ < “Can they be realized upop? “Instantly.” “To mdvantager’ “Most certainty.” | “T thank yoo, Master Ficklin. for your. providest care of wy little fer: tune. It fs movt unexpected.” she.fal- “Bellere me, Mistress Lucy, tt fe a happ{nres,to Co anything for you,” sald the old atiorney, ristag an@ gathering wp bis papers nnd bowing low before her. “You may sommand me in ovary- thing.“ A temporary joan or” s“Phank you, Meeter Priie” setd Mistress Lucy! “you' wah mo geyetiy, - ee ais Ye we err 5 ay eee pas 4 Rect tex tal pos erie wo Fy ape aide ip you Dew Stress an ecto Mesa." se cammered oe. re thee * wed the hd ptver i, Foes own am se, 6 a -e6ge one Daegtality wall your future te decided we cbeuld be vently ben weet . “I eccupt your kiptiy prefer mest thansroliy.” wee Yer reply. “I have been” tavited ‘to various homes ‘bere and there ta the county, but I prefer to ec pre” mee “Seed,” said’ Master Ficksie’ ttebiy. “That te settiod thes. I aes euipew- ered by those who hold the mortgage tp tel you that the picteres of your father or mother or anything’ strictly personal they wolve their ctalm to.” ' “Kheak you.” said Mistress Locy. “I shall take bet emell advantage of their geperpetty.” “L keow thet,” answered Maser Ficklin, “and mow 3 will sgtarn to the tows. - If you wil be ready about ¢ o'clock” (it was then abowt'2) “I will retern and fitch you to our home.” “1 abalt be ready. .Gooddy-* ‘The little lawyer bent over ber hand ané left: the room 1 ant @umb and atient during (be whole interview, al- though | bad listened to everything With the deepest interest. As uaual. ft was’abe whe broke: the silence when we were alone ngulu. *"Sineter Hampdon.” abe began. “to what @ porcy pase um I reduced! What shall I do now?” “My. indy.” sald 1, “the sorriest port of the pass to which.you bare been brought te that you have In me nuch 2 poor counselor, @ rough pallor, but one who would, neterthelens. gite bin peart’s blood to promote sour welfare, or do you ans service.” Now, as 1 sald that I Infd my band on the brenst of my: coat. and az | pent awkwanlly ‘enough toward ber— | could not even how aa gracefully on the little attorney just departed—I felt he paper which I bad taken from Sir Geoffres‘a Band and whfch L bad en- rely forgotten in the horry and con- fusion ‘of the days that had followed his destb. 1 stood open mouthed with surprise and shame at my car: ex forgetfulnens, and stared at ber. “What fa iT" abe asked, (nstant!y xiting my amase. : “Tam a foot, mndam. « blonderinz ool,” sald 1. drawing forth the paper. ‘bere is @ letter addressed’ to ren hich 1 mbonid bave delivered at nce.” I contthned, edtending ft town:d ee. o * Bbe tore open the envelope as eho poke and’ drew forth a letter. on: olded It and there cropped from it x ttle plece of parchment which [ 1: tantly picked ap and extended to he~. ut abe war so cogroteed fn the letter bat she did Dot see my action and eid po attention to my outstretebat and . T looked a¢ the parehment I beld In ay band It was-evidentiy the har fn larger sheet which bad been torn a two. The right balf was in my ceseasion. A glance abowed:-me that } wae ® part of a rodels draws mip. operently of an teland, althougt Inck & the otber half of that I coukf not e quite certain. It was lettered in uarncters which were very old aud gaint. ond sowe Ogures tn the apper ft hand corner fave « latitude. The itlines of° the mp and the letters od Aguree werv all very dim and ded. My lady's ictter was a short one, for we looked op from it presentiy, ber res Olled with rears, the first 1 had en there, and for that reason I was ad she should enjoy this relief. 1 pore the fact that she was #0 alone id bad no one else induced her to - fue in me: At any rate she extend- | the paper to me, . . “Read it.” she said “"Tie my fe- ere last word to me.” a it from her, and this is what I My Dear Lucy—As an ancient king of ance once said. “Everything 1s loet DoS sod een ON nave speculated, wanibled LaenDted for ne: fret Dreauve 1 loved 1 and at teat ping to win for ya. But evergthing # gone wrong. You are penniless, Zveo or mother's fortane, of which abe fool Ny Tiade me trusten hes followed 7 m. “Master Ficklin’ may pave some Dg trom the wreck. I hope ae, 1 ean no more, and Dethape—nay, cortaisly— "Dedt thing I can Gb for yor te to leave u. May God ‘help you ‘since I cannot ut abanied and unhappy father, ‘GEOFFREY WILBERFORCE, ort Scriptum—The last thiag, soat I cen ‘thls, scrap of parchment. It y been handed down from father te 203 fre generations ‘The tradition of It jont, Dut there has alweya been ate hed to It @ singular value Pechape me Gay che mission part may turn Up. any, Fata, of all that 1 once had this ia 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. 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M.-George and cousin, Atlanta. Minneapolis, Davenport, Jacksonville. 12:30 P. M.-Missouri, Minneapolis, New pals. 1:00 A. 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. 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. 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. Its library of 13,000 volumes, an able faculty and the full course of study enable Virginia Union University to offer colored men, an educated class, and other room. For further information, address the President. RIGHT on the Beach THE BAY SHORE HOTEL. OPEN FROM MAY TO OCTOBER. The best summer hotel with the most delightful surroundings. Situated on Chesapeake Bay, RIGHT ON THE BEACH, three miles from Fortress Monroe, Virginia. A charming location, a fine sea safe bathing beach and good fishing. Thirty-two bedrooms, spacious parlors, broad places and a large pavilion. The hotel has just been greatly improved by the addition of several bedrooms, baths, porches and an up-to-date kitchen. Our patrons will be delighted with "Dear Old Bay Shore" enlarged and beautiful. No restless nights here for the breezes blow while you sleep. TERMS MODERATE. Address The Bay Shore Hotel Co. P. O. Box 51, Huntington, Va. J. HENRY ROBinson, M.E.R. Good holiday our services between the hotel and Huntington, Huntington and Montgomery Town. NEW 1918 CATALOGUE We are the largest importer and manufacturer of colour people's hair and the most reliable in this line. We make wigs, switched hairstyles, transformations, and all types of hair that can comb the same as your own. We also sell straightening oils, hair nets and hair and our ground. We guarantee all our hair and our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. Good swell-cot stamp and we will send absolutely free our illustrated catalogue. Agents wanted. HUMANIA HAIR COMPANY, Dept. D 23 Dane 11 New York City A. Dayes, Office and Ware-Rooms, 727 NORTH SECOND STREET. Residence, 795 N. 2nd St. First-class Houses and Outlets All Descriptions. I have a Spare Room for BODIES from the Family and the Public. All Amenities are Given Special Attention. Your Special Attention is called to the New Style OAK CARENTS Call and See. No You shall be Waited on Individually. Phone, Madison, 6782. * Housing on earth is so valuable worth painting at great expense or buy or young man worth all the The best education is not too good SUBSCRIBE TO THE RICHMOND PLANET. S. W. ROBINSON & SON DEALERS IN HIGH GRADE LIQUORS. PHONE MONROE 2 3. 19 and 21 N. 13th St., Richmond, Va. TEACHERS WANTED! We have a great demand for Colored Teachers for both Public and Private Schools in this and other States. We are making a specialty in securing teachers for Virginia Schools. 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N CPR 7, & | AS GE ee apap: ACR TBE e a 3 a € « PUR Epreyge a: Br oi gt bs eS BRT 28 eB ShO ES x Se gauss Mss sé < mH PES EPP ENE ig 2 Gs Ped ag SOON PUTO ar baited ae E UE HEPES} 7 - §°2 eying £2 i Ee geb!2 ¢ S¥ FyaSeta EGkE ase rrecatpees dE UAg~ + gfe CSTE: z2 ye! peg £8 Hehe Pet iyli ty ag fis 23s: bigssug? sEEEE feds Ha gfelecaee gepeiphneedgstieraet of QE pA GG UT HAD aD Baba) eri ditll Sy WE! | EE piisitifecgittiesd Syi, dl <libpegicte seca ogdiae ss viaecipgea as Ph 4: PONS £LS3asstlebecezga® 726 on EU Fe Gee ee sep Pm eb a sn aes oe Zr 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. FASHION HINT By JUDIC CHOLLET An every one known, the Elks is a benevolent protective order with members in every part of the United States. Here is a design that would be appropriate if worked on a pillow top for a member of the society. It is designed to be worked in outline, with the centers of the eyes solid. The horns can be worked in outline or solidly with the shading in a lighter color. The clock's dial is to be worked in outline stitch, with the numerals and the hands either solid or in outline. The letters and the dots can be worked either solidly or in outline. To outline take short stitches, keeping the needle toward the right, and B.P.O.E ORDER OF ELKS MIBLEM work upward. For solid embroidery work closely over and over. Use heavy twisted silk or mercerized cotton thread. This May Manton pattern is made in one size only. Send 10 cents to this office, giving number, GI, 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..... Sire Name Address Nicely Answered. George IV. became convinced by dint of long imagining and saying so that he had left the life guards at Waterloo. "Did I not, Arthur?" he said at a court dinner to the Duke of Wellington. Most men would have been embarrassed. Not so the Iron Duke. He simply answered. "I have often heard your majesty say so." In Real Life In real life the fireman who rescues the fair maiden is married and matron onions. - Atticus Gibbs. You will receive courteous attention and your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of Town Orders Promptly Attended. If our prices are higher, you can go elsewhere if you can better them in the same grade and class of work. If our prices are lower, we stand ready to accept the business. Self Composed. She--He is a person of perfect ease and possession and is thoroughly at home anywhere. 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. 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