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PLANETAL VOLUME X XXI. NO. 29 RICHMOND: VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. JUNE 13. 1914. PRICE. FIVE CENTS. GOV. BLEASE OF So. CAROLINA. His Excellency's Chaulleur--No One Allowed to Interlere With Him--Making Constables. A Mother's Plea. VOLUME X XXI, NO. 29 GOV. I Colored Men Con His Excellency's Interiere W I left Richmond Monday night, 1st inst. al-about one A. M. via Sembboard Air Line. I found the berth ready and even before the train crossed Main Street, I had stretched out to enter the "land of dreams" I awoke early in the morning and sat at a window closely observing the scenery in North Carolina. At Hamlet, I saw a party of colored men around a cook-shop. In a place adjoining a female stood in the doorway, while the sign told that it was a cleaning and pressing shop. THAT TALL COOK. A tall colored cook from the dining car, wearing a white jacket and gray colored pajamas talked with some of the men standing around while his companion looked on. Both wore white "skull caps" and as the train moved, they ambled aboard. A polite white steward approached me and enquired if I wanted breakfast. I had devoured a small sandwich, which I had brought, with me and I found that the breakfast which was later brought to me did not seem any the less appetizing. WELL TREATED ON THE SEAOARD. I was treated with every consideration and I thought of Dr. Booker T. Washington's railroad day and continued to observe conditions on the outside. I saw white farmers at work and I saw colored women at the same task. Humility was everywhere observable. The train crew soon found out from which point I hailed and the post-cards of the Mechanics' Savings Bank were distributed. I reached Columbia at 11:45 Tuesday morning and as I stepped from the Sleeper, I saw a tall, stately gentleman looking at the day coach, where colored passengers travelled. DR. GOODWIN'S GREETING. He looked in my direction and then I shook hands with Dr. J. H. Goodwin, who led the way to his Oakland automobile, where a smiling chauffeur greeted me and awaited the signal to go ahead. The lady was Dr. J. H. Goodwin's wife. She is an expert chauffeur and she proceeded to demonstrate her ability along that line. We stopped before an imposing mansion. The two tall pillars, extending some 24 feet to the caves of the roof made a picturesque appearance that I shall never forget. Entering, I found that the plan was most modern. Dr. Goodwin's office was on the right hand side. LOST A STENOGRAPHER. Ho laughingly told me that his Madame was a stenographer and type writer when he married her, but he had not observed her ability in this direction since that time. She was a skilled instructor in music and the automobile and the piano were her constant companions. Here I was in introduced to Mrs. Annie L. Dickson, of Orangoburg, S. C., who wore "widow's weeds" and Misses Eliza and Ruby Williams, who were reputed to be the daughter of one of the wealthiest colored farmers in South Carolina. A FINE MANSION. It was only a few mementes later that I was in the room assigned to me. I found this mansion furnished with all modern conveniences. Dr. Goodwin seemed to have learned a downward slide-pocket movement, for from this direction, he constantly "forked" up the money necessary to meet the demands being constantly made upon him. There was a twitch on his contenence every time, however, which was observable only to a close observer but he said "nothing" except during his unguarded moments. IT "CAME HIGH." His palatial style of living came high, he admitted and he was paying the price. I worked on my address for the evening. Later, I enjoyed an automobile drive, with the Doctor at the wheel. The N. C. Mutual Insurance Company has a nice building here with Mr. J. E. Gilmer in charge. He is thoroughly qualified for his duties and he discussed insurance with the facility of a veteran in the business. I met Attorney N. J. Frederick, who is principal of the school here. I visited Mr. Thomas Green's fine residence. He hesitated to state what it cost him. The price was so high that he evidently wished for some of the money expended in home comforts back again. PROGRESSIVE COLORED FOLK8. Mr. N. H. Collina conducts an "up-to-date" Department Store here, and met us with a glad hand. I wont to the Soaboard Air Line office to get my mileage exchange ticket and Fullman reservation. The ticket agent trace was a study. He looked at the engrayed plate card, announcing, "John Mitchell, Jr., President of the Mechanics Savings Bank." He told me that he would fix up the mileage exchange ticket, but the agent was out, at a barber shop and he handled the freight business. AN AGENT'S EMBARRASSMENT. He was not sure whether the lower berth thereon had been taken. I conversed with him familiarly and finally he said he would send the diagram up to the agent to see. The clerk came forward and when he saw the diagram, he said that there was no use to go there. The lower specified had not been taken. Rather than delay, I had informed him that an upper berth would be taken. Hesitating a moment, he looked up into my smiling countenance and then filled out the Pullman ticket. THE PRICE OF A LOWER BERTI. I parted with two and a half hard-earned dollars and went to the waltzing automobile, where Dr. Goodwin and Contractor T. J. Entzminger sat wondering what delay me. A few moments later, I was enjoying a drive again through the streets of Columbia. They showed me where Mr. I. J. Miller kept store before leaving for Richmond. He was making "plenty of money here," was the general verdict. The place is now occupied by a large fine new building as it is on one of the principal streets in Columbia. Many were the enquiries about I. J. Miller and, some ventured the remark that he should come back to his friends there THE NEXT MORNING. I met Madame Nolson. I saw Mr. Thomas Butler, Grand Chancellor T. H. Henry. Mr. Thomas Jackson and many others. That afternoon, friends gathered at the Goodwin Mansion. The reception accorded me in Coppin Hall of Allen University was certainly gratifying. I awoke the next morning much refreshed and after breakfast and listening to the strains of sweet music under the bewitching touch of Madame Goodwin and the charming voices of her associates. I once more went for an automobile ride. I had been invited to dine with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson. BLACKSMITH AND FARMER. Mr. Jackson is a prosperous blacksmith and he modestly announces now that he is a farmer. He is the Manager as he styles himself of 2600 acres about eight miles from Columbia. There were so many rooms in his city mansion that he was unable to state the number. He has an automobile and he is in politics. I was much amused to hear every colored citizen in Columbia, with whom I came in contact praise. His Excellency, Cole L. Bloeza, Governor of South Carolina. His name is pronounced "Bloeza." Just the name as (Continued On P10th Prize.) COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT VA UNION UNIVERSITY Marked By Gathering of Prominent Alumni and Termination of Successful Year. The commencement exercises of Virginia Union University which began on Sunday, May 31st, with the Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. William G. Russell, of Philadelphia, came to a final close on Wednesday evening, June 2nd, with the graduating exercises of the college and theological departments. These finals were marked by a return to the university of many of the old students of Wayland Seminary, Richmond Institute and the Richmond Theological Seminary. In the ranks here principally noticeable alumni and former students of Virginia Union University, the result of the union of the above named institutions. Many very distinguished men from all walks of life were present to pay their loyal tributes to their Alma Mater and to pledge their support to the work of Virginia Union University. Each occasion of the week was characterized by enthusiasm and loyalty. On Monday evening at the graduating exercises of the Academy, twenty-four young men received diplomas in certification of the completion of their college preparatory course. After nine addresses by certain of the graduates, Dr. D. S. Freeman made the address of the evening. He emphasized the essentials of a successful life. Many alumni came from far and near to their annual reunion. The public literary exercises of Tuesday evening were much enjoyed. The occasion was followed by a banquet. At these meetings the work of the school and of the alumni and other pertinent relationships were discussed. From all accounts and observations, the alumni are coming into a true consciousness of their debt and proper attitude to their institution. Wednesday was the crowning day of the week's activities. The Social Study Club, which met in the morning was favored by a paper on "The Social Evil," by Rev. J. B. Brown, of Petersburg. This paper, which was short, though conclusive and effective, was followed by many enlightening discussions from a viewpoint of fact, remedy and method. The dedication of the King Gateway, a memorial of the former students of Dr. G. M. P. King took place at four o'clock. Wednesday afternoon. This dedication was visited by many prominent former students of the school, who came to pay their repects and to express their gratitude to their old teacher and lifelong friend, Dr. King. The King Gateway is situated at the entrance to the campus. Wednesday evening was the time of the commencement program. After a number of addresses, eight college graduates received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, while four men from the Theological Department received the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. There were also three to receive the degree of Bachelor of Theology. Hon. Edwin P. Cox, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, made the address to the graduating classes. After the presentation of diplomas, the first prize for the best essay on "Self Help" was awarded to Mr. W. N. Colson, while the second was won by Mr. J. E. Briggs. Those exercises ended a most successful year of Virginia Union. Three hundred and two students were enrolled and there was increased activity along every line. The Armstrong High School Commencement exercise will take place next Tuesday night at the City Auditorium. Special preparations are being made for the event. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. loss establishment here and who fan Railway. are prospering. THI Logan Park, Norfolk Co., Va. June 8.—This locality was acquired Saturday night when it was learned that Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. of Richmond was here to set up a club for a lodge of Knights of Pythias. He brought with him District Deputy Grand Chancellor C. G. Davis. Grand Lecturer T. J. Pree and other knights from Newport News, Va., together with Sir W. H. Willis, Grand Master-at-Arms, and Past Chancellor W. Henry Jones. They were located at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, who conduct a bus- HON. ERNEST Consul General of the Republic the Citizens Wednesday, 8:3 Incess establishment here and who are prospering. OFFICERS INSTALLED. Mr. Tucker is the Norfolk agent of the Southern Aid Society. Grand Medical Register Frans G. Elliott came from Nbrfolk accompanied by Sir Brown and Sir J. E. Williams. After the initiation the following officers of Titus Town Lodge, No. 197, were installed: Chancellor Commander, J. E. Washington; Master of Work, A. Page; Vice Chancellor, E. F. Shaw; Prelate, J. T. Johnson; Keeper of Records and Seal, M. L. Poole; Master of Finance, W. M. Butcher; Master of Exchequer, C. C. Washington; Master-at-Arms, W. H. Dickerson; Inner Guard, Joseph Peyton; Outer Guard, Golden Keys; Trustees, W. S. Fisher, C. J. Cummings and Patrick Hill. ADDRESSES DELIVERED. Addresses were delivered by the visitors and refreshments were served. Grand Chancellor Mitchell and his party spent the night at Mr. and Mrs. Tucker's residence. They left yesterday morning for Newport News this lodge was the work of Sir C. G. Davis, District Deputy of Newport News, Va. Grand Chancellor Mitchell was much pleased. Experienced Instructors at Christ tianburg. "Up in the Mountains. Only experienced instructors are on the faculty of the Christianburg Summer School. The aim is to prepare teachers for the examination, which is held at the close of the Normal. Board is reasonable and Taliion is FREE. Write today. Address E. A. LONG. Conductor. Cambria-Va. AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY—TO Secure Two Good Homes on North Fifth Street. See BRAGG BROS. & CO. Roanoke, Va., June 9 — Pyttalanism seems to hold sway here just now. District Deputy John H. Fowkes succeeded with his club and also with his Fythian Cadets. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. arrived here yesterday afternoon accompanied by Col. R. C., Mitchell. They were met at the train by Sir Fowkes and after dinner went to the True Reformers Hall where the boys were organized. Grand Medical Register Frank G. Elliott arrived here at 7:30 yesterday afternoon over the Virgin- ST LYON, LL. D., mc of Liberla, Africa, will address 30 P. M. at City Auditorium. The initiation commenced at 9:30 and 37 candidates were initiated. By 11:30 all work had been completed. There was a large attendance of visiting knights. The lodge will be known as Mountain View Lodge, No. 198. The following officers were installed: Chancellor Commander, Rufus Lash: Master of Work, Rev. J. Y. King: Vice-Chancellor, John W. Card well: Prelate, William Holland: Keeper of Records and Seal, R. F. Tate: Master of Finance, Daniel Webb: Master of Exchequer, I. P. Williams: Master-at-Arms, Robert Saunders: Inner Guard, George Fowkes: Outer Guard, Eugene Stevens: Trustees, D. W. Harth, R. L. Clark, I. T. Morgan. CADET OFFICERS. The following are the officers of the ladet Company; Captain, Horsey Stoptoe; 1st Lieut, Royal Hayden; 2nd Lieut, Danie Burkaldle; 1st Sergt, Maxey Whitton; 2nd Sergt, Willie Archton; 3rd Sergt, Charlie Jefferson; 4th Sergt, Odell Howard; Corporals, George Gravely, Roger Simons, Emby Crosser, Robert Early; Sentelin, Dewy Thomas; Herald, Eugene Brown; Treasurer, Blair Ramey. GRAND CHANCELLOR MITCHELL ENDORSID. Refreshments were served and addresses delivered. Grand Chancellor Mitchell expressed his pleasure at being present. On motion of Sir W. B. F. Crowell, after a ringing eulogy, the Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell, J. was unanimously endorsed. Those who assisted in the initiation with others were: R. B. Banks, J. C. Eggleston, Granberry Lawson, Ed Wright, Herbert Wright, A. J. Cobb, W. A. Pinkard, James Daniels, Amos Motley, Rufus White, Charles McTaw, W. C. Taylor, L. E. Roard and W. B. F. Crowell. Grand Chancellor Mitchell, and Col. Mitchell left at about midnight for the station and took the 12:42 train for Richmond. Dr. Frank G. Elliott will leave this morning for Portsmouth. Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meets Here Next Tuesday—Large Delegation Expected. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Virginia, N. A., S. A., E. A., and A. will convene in this city next Tuesday morning 9 A. M. at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. The Grand Court will convene at 10 o'clock at the same place. The special features may be found in this issue in another column. A fine programme has been arranged for the Grand Lodge, Grand Court and the public at the City Auditorium. Hon. Ernest Lyon, L.L. D., who is one of the best known platform orators in this country, and who now represents the Liberian Government as Consul General has consented to deliver an address. LIVED IN AFRICA. He resided in Africa many years as United States Minister and is now located at Baltimore, representing the Liberian Republic. He has the unique and unusual distinction of having represented two Republics. Hon. Harry S. Cummings, who entertained the people of this city and charmed them with his eloquence will return to us again and again deliver a message. Attorney J. Thomas Newsome, the fervid orator will also speak. Special music will be furnished by the Second Baptist Church Choir, that rendered such high class music upon a former occasion and received such unstinted praise from the public. HOME MELODIES. Those who like home melodies with the mystic thrills which accompany the name will listen to the remarkable Sabbath Gloe Club, which has kindly consented to render selections. The public is also invited to the Hippodrome Theatre Tuesday night. A special programme for the visitors will be rendered. The admission fee to the public is only ten cents. The Grand Parade will take place Thursday, 1:00 P. M. General Orders for Grand K. of P. Parade, Thursday, June 18th, 1:30 P.M. FIRST DIVISION The First Brigade will form at the camp, military formation on University ground, marching down Leigh to Third. SECOND DIVISION Chief Marshall Robert Gray and staff on the North Side of Leigh St., between St. James and First Sts. All Aides report to him at one P. M. Sulordinate Lodges form in First, Second and Third Sts. right resting at Leigh, hended by each Chancellor Commander: lodges according tq seniority. LINE OF MARCH Out Lombardy to Leigh, down Leigh to Third, out Third to Broad, down Broad to Twelfth, from Twelfth to Governor, Governor to Main, Main to Fifth, Fifth to Franklin, Franklin to Davis Avenue, Davis Avenue to Broad and thence to the Camp. Each Chancellor Commander is urged to have his full number of members out with their proper regalia. If orders of GENERAL JOHN MITCHELL, JR, CAPT. B. H. PEYTON, Chairman, Military Committee --- BURGESS—GRAVES Mrs. P. H. Graves of Frederick's Hall, Va. announces the marriage of her daughter, Edythe Mae to Mr. Harvey H. Burgess, Saturday, June 20th at 7:30 A. M. Friends are invited. No cards. DE WITT—YANCEY. The marriage of Miss Rosa B. Vancey to Mr. Alphonso DeWitt at Richmond, Va. is announced. They will be at home to their friends after June 15th, 1914, at 212 E. Clay St. DR. NASH PASSES AWAY. His Remains Brought Here. Dr. Ira E. Nash, of Brunswick, Ga., son of Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Nash of this city died at Atlanta, Ga., where he had gone to recuperate. He was practicing medicine at Brunswick, Ga. His wife is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Brown. The remains reached the city last Tuesday afternoon and his funeral took place last Thursday afternoon from the Moore Street Baptist Church. Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. officiated, assisted by Rev. S. C. Manuel, D. D. The City Auditorium WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 17. Eight O'clock. HON. ERIEST LYON, Consul General of the Republic of Liberia. HON. HARRY S. CUMMINGS, of Baltimore, M.L., the Colored Orator who Seconded the Nomination of Col. Theodore Roosevelt at Chicago, Ill. and ATTORNEY J. THOMAS NEWSOME of Newport News, Va. Will Address the Citizens of Rich- mond. The Public is Invited. Admission Free. JOHN-MITCHELL, JR., Master of Ceremonies. THE VOTING CONTEST. Rev. L. Q. Morris Leads Again—Brilliant Spurt by the Henrico County Divine—Rev. Dr. Skip, with Will See Him Again. The voting contest is becoming interesting. Rev. William H. Skip, with has been making a remarkable "run," but hardly more so than the desperate effort of Rev. L. J. Morris, who seems determined to disappoint and surprise those people, who prophesied that he had "reached the end. of his tether" and "could not come back." He has made trips to Charles City county, Vn. and finally to Drakes Branch, Vn., which latter place seems to have given him, the votes he sought. He is again at the head and leading all contestants. A HEAVY RALLY Roy, L. J. Morris came into The PLANET Office last Wednesday and made a total of 1260 votes. This caused him to cross the ten thousand and line first and placed him in the list of prize winners. Can Rev. Morris increase this head? Rev. W. H. Skipwell will furnish the answer. Rev. Dr. W. F. Graham was in the city last week and called at the office. He gave a knowing nod and 150 votes were placed to his credit. Another candidate has entered the race in the person of Rev. J. Gay Grant of Charlotteville, Va. MRS. KELLY INCREASES LEAD. Mrs. Emma V. Kelly was in the city last week. She continues to maintain an easy lead and she has powerful friends working for her. The contest is both interesting and instructive. Dr. Albert A. Tennant is now the leading candidate in his class, but Dr. George R. Ferguson is holding his own. The contest lasts until September 1st and there may be many surprising developments before that time. --- —Prof. and Mrs. Samuel Bell passed through the city last Saturday from West Point, where Mrs. Bell had closed a very successful school term as teacher under Prof. B. Allen. They were enroute to their home in Emporia, Va. Gaillcan Fishermen to Meet. Galilean Fishermen, Old Dominion State Grand Lodge will convoye at Sharop Baptist Church, First and Leigh St., Tuesday, June 16th at 10:30 A. M. A public meeting will be held at 8:30 P. M. The public is invited to attend. A. W. E. BASSETT. R. W. STATE, Grand Ruler. 3rd St. A. M. E. Church, Sunday Rally Day. Captains are requested to report all money for Building Fund Sunday A. M. At 2:30 P. M. Hon. Jacob Umlauf will deliver an address. A special program has been prepared. At 5:15, P. M. Mr. Marchant, of Washington, D. C. will speak. Mass Meeting Held In Interest of Ashburn Brig. Shirt Mfg. Co. Lynchburg, Va. - The Maan meeting held at Diamond Hill Baptist Church on June the 4th, in the interest of the Ashburn Brothers Shirt Manufacturing Company, Inc., were largely attended by many of the leading business men of the city. The public is manifesting deep interest in the movement and is now regarding it as a necessity. Several shares of stock were sold. The factory, is in initially operation doing creditable work. The next of the series of meetings will probably be held at Court, St. Baptist Church on the 29th of this present month. NE'ER-DO-WELL A Romance of the Panama Canal BY REX BEACH SYNOPSIS. Kirk Anthony, son of a rich man, with college friends for a week, New York resort. A detective is hurt. Jefferson Locke institutes himself into the college men's party. Locke, aided by Kirk's friend Higginia, who thinks it a joke, drugs Kirk and puts him aboard a ship bound for Colon. Kirk is on the passenger list as Locke. "Broke" and without baggage, aboard the ship Kirk makes the acquaintance of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cortlandt. Cortlandt is in the American diplomatic service and is going to Panama on a mission. In Colon Kirk, as the son of a big railroad man, is taken up by Weeks, American consul. Kirk's father rephidates him, and Weeks casts him out as an impostor. Kirk meets Allan, a Jamaican negro canal worker out of a job. The two are arrested by Colon police for helping to put out a fire. Kirk and Allan are treated brunely in a Colon jail by young Alfares, commanded by the British consul. Weeks refuses to aid Kirk. Mrs. Cortlandt gets a phone call. Mrs. Cortlandt obtains Kirk's release by using influence with Colonel Johnson, head of the canal. The Cortlandts are intriguing to make Alfareca's father president of Panama. Kirk's father casts him off finally, and Mrs. Cortlandt obtains for him a position on the Panama railroad under Humphrey, master of transportation. The girl tells him her name is "Chiquita." He learns later that that name only little one." Kirk begins his work. Mrs. Cortlandt has learned who Jefferson Locke is. Luke (real name Weiland) is a swimmer and has disappeared. His description fits Kirk. The latter tries in vain in Panama to learn something of Chiquita and meets Alfareca again. CHAPTER X. A Night at Taboga. ESPITE his great contentment in Mrs. Cortlandt's society Kirk found himself within with growing impatience for his active duties to begin. Curious enough, this feeling was somehow connected with the thought of Edith her self. Why this should be so he did not trouble to impquire. They had become the best of good friends, he told him self, a consummation for which he had devoutly wished, yet for some indesirable reason he was dissatisfied. He decided that he needed exercise and determined to take a tramp through the country, but on the evening before the day he had set for his excursion his plans were upset by a note from Mrs. Cortlandt, which the clerk handed him. It ran: Dear Kirk- Stephen has arranged an outing for all three of us, and we are counting on you for tomorrow. It will be a really truly pleasing, with all the delightful discomforts of such affairs. You are sure to be called for you at 8. Faithfully and masterfully yours, EDITH CORTLANDT. The recipient of this kind invitation tossed it aside, with a gesture of impatience. For the moment he experienced a kind of boyish resentment at having his intentions thwarted that seemed out of proportion to the cause. But the emotion soon passed. The next morning Edith appeared upon the hotel porch. She was alone. "Where's Mr. Cortlandt?" he inquired. "Oh, some men arrived last night from Bocas del Toro and telephoned that they must see him today on a matter of importance. I shall have to make up to you for his absence if I am able." "Where is to be the scene of our revel?" "Taboga," she said, with eyes sparkling. "You've never been there, but it's perfectly gorgeous. Please call a coach, our boat is waiting, and don't sit on the lunch." Kirk obeyed, and they went clattering down the deserted brick street. Edith leaned back, with a sigh. "I'm so glad to get away from that hotel for a day. If you only knew it, Kirk, you've capsized the political calculations of the Panama Conservative party." "I didn't know I had ever even rocked the boat." "It runs back to your affair with Ramon." "I really did that effect it?" "Rather. At any rate it gave an excuse for setting things in motion. There had been some doubt about the matter for a long time, and I was only too glad to exert my influence in the right direction, but—this is a picnic to an enchanted island, and here we are talking politics. We mustn't be so serious. School is out, and it's vacation. I want to ramp and play and get my face dirty." The landing was thronged, and at sight of the newcomers lollers gathered from all sides—a pirate throng, shouting a dozen dialects and forcing Kirk to battle lustily for his language. Stepping into a skiff, they were rowed to a launch, and a few moments later were gliding swiftly around the long rock rib that guards the barber; a copper hued bandit at the wheel; a Nubian giant, at the engine and an evil yellow faced desperado sprawling upon the forward deck. Even before they had come to anchor at Talbot Island a dwarf baltimore were racing for them and crying for their patronage. At the water's edge they saw a tiny village nestled close against the mountains its tiled roofs, rust red and grown to moss, its walls faded by wind and weather to delegate maunes and dove colors and greens impossible to describe. The launch, when it came to rest, seemed suspended in air, and beneath A Slowly He Picked His Way Ashore. It lay on, entrancing sea garden, once the engine had stopped its catter a sleepy, peaceful silence settled over the harbor, unbroken by wheel or whistle, for in Tahoga no one works and there are no vehicles. "What a wonderful place!" evaluated the young man fervently. "Why, it's like a dream-it can't be real." Then, as the boatmen renewed their begging, "I wonder which large gent, them I'd better hire." "Take the little boy, please." Edith called to an uncle who was mentally struggling with a pair of oats taken own length, where groups the older best men began to shove off with many crowls. "Our choice has offended these gentle bandits." Kirk observed as he helped hot to a seat. "When shall we tell the lad to bring us off?" "Four o'clock," answered Mrs. Cort "I arranged with the captain to be ready at that hour, so, you see we have the whole day ahead of us." Across the limpid shadows they gilded, bravely propelled by their nine-year-old carman, but when the show of their skiff grated upon the bottom they were still some yards from the shore. "Looks as if we'd have to wade," said Kirk, then called to one of the nearby bonten to lend the child a hand. But the fellow gepolled gruntly in some unintelligible jargon. "He says he carries his passengers ashore in his arms." Edith translated. "Really? Competition is spiritual even on this heavenly Isle. Well, that's easy." Anthony pitted his low shoes, kicked them off and rolled up his trousers. "Permit me to help you," he said, "without embarrassing our pilot." She stood up and allowed him to gather her in his arms. Then for the first time she felt his strength as her body leamed to his. Slowly he picked his way ashore while she reclined in his embrace, her arms about his neck, her smooth cheek brushing his. When he deposited her gently upon her feet he saw her face and gone white and that she was trembling. His own face was glowing as he waded back to fetch the lunch basket and his footwear. Under the circumstances he had done the only natural, the only possible thing, yet it had quietly perturbed them both. The two visitors explored the village, even to the quaint, tawdry chapel, with its impossible blues and rusted gilt, and noon found them eager to investigate the contents of their lunch basket. Taking a random path up the hill, they came at last to a spring of cool water, and here they spread their meal under a mango tree bent beneath tons of fruit. The afternoon sped quickly. If at times Kirk found his companion regarding him with a strangely timid, half defiant look, he refused to connect it with the episode of their landing. Promptly at 4 they came down the drunken little main street and out upon the beach. But no launch was in sight. "Hello! Where's our boat?" exclaimed Kirk. "The captain told me he'd be ready at 4. Perhaps he has run over to Tabequilla or"—She hesitated with a tron. THE RICHMOND "Distractly." Being an killer in the square above, she questioned him in Spanish. "This man says the launch left for Panama two hours ago. They went on a Sunday spree. He says they came ashore and bought a lot of liquor, and he board them quarreling later." "That means we'll have to get another boot." "I don't know where we shall find one." "Neither do I; but there, must be some sort of craft that piles back and forth regularly." "Only once or twice a week, I believe, and it belongs to the sanitarium. Perhaps we'd better wait awhile; our men may come back." At last, as the sun was dipping into a bed of gold, Kirk broke out: "Gee whiz! We've got to do something. Mr. Cortlandt will be getting worried." "In all probability he won't know anything about it until too late to come for us. He is diving with those people from Bosas, and may not get back to the Thvill before midnight." "Nikki fix we're in!" remarked Anthony. "I'd like to lay hands on that captain." "We may have to stay here all night." "Well, at least we have a haven of refuge. They'll take us in at the hospital." "I don't care to ask them. There's some one up there I don't wish to see. That's why I didn't go near the place today." He hugged to hide his embarrassment. "I'm wondering - what people will say." "Oh, you mustn't be troubled about that. It isn't your fault, you know, anyhow. Besides, people won't say anything because they won't know anything about it—if we stay away from that "dizziatium." "It's getting along toward, dinner time," he said, "so let's see what we can find in the way of food." They stumbled out into the unlight, ed street and began their search, but, seen close at hand, the cooking arrangements of Tabula provest most an attractive. But eventually they found a decent looking place, where they were taken in, and, after an internal mable wait, food was set before them—chicken, boiled with rice and coconut, black beans and coconut, fresh, warm milk and a wonderful assortment of hothouse fruits. In spite of their epiphysical situation, Edith seemed fully to have regained her spirits. Even the prospect of spending the night in this place up apparently did not dismay her. They persuaded to the square again, stared at all the way through open doors and followed by a subdued murmur of comment: Then they sat for a long time watching the stars. As if in despair over their impossible predicament, Edith gave way to a spirit of rockless vitality, and Kirk, with a man's somewhat exaggerated sympathy for a woman's sensitive feelings, loyalty strove to help her make the best of things in her own way. There was no real concession of her reserve no sacrifice of the feminine privilege of prompt and complete withdrawal. If he had struck a false note he knew that she would have grappled fright in an instant. It was on their return to the house that the climax came, leaving him straightly shaken. Their course took them past a tiny caffain. Frightened by a drunken bravely within, she ginkgled up her skirts and fell into the darkness. Kirk stumbling along behind her. At last she stopped out of breath, and he overlook her. "You mustn't run through these dark alleys," he cried sharply. "You'll break your neck." Half impatient at this hysterical behavior, he seized her by the arm. "Oh, I'm so frightened!" she breathed, and he felt her tremble. She lifted her white face, and her eyes were luminous in the gloom. Before he realized what he was doing his arms had closed around her and his lips had met hers. It may have been the romance of the night, the solitude, the intoxicating warmth of her breath. At any rate, he lost his head and knew nothing save that she was a woman and he a man. As for her, she offered no resistance, made no sign beyond a startled sigh as their lips came together. But, impulsive as his action had been, it was no more sudden than his recall. He released her and stepped back, crying: "Oh, my God! I—I didn't mean that. Forgive me. Please." She said nothing, and he stammered desperately again: "You'll hate me now, of course, but I don't know what alls me. I forgot myself—you—everything. It was unapparentable, and I ought to be shot." He started off down the blind street, his whole body cold with apprehension and self disgust. "Do you intend to leave me here in the middle of this?" "No, not. Of course not. I'm rattled, that's all. I've just got a cowardly desire to flee and butt my head against the nearest wall. That's what I ought to do. I don't know what possessed me. I don't know what you'll think of me." "Wo won't speak of it now. Try to compose yourself and find our lodging place." "Why, yes, of course. I'll see that you're fixed up comfortably, and then I'll get out." "Oh, you mustn't leave me!" she cried in a panic. "I couldn't stay in that awful place alone." She drew a little nearer to him, as if demanding his protection. A wave of tenderness awept over him. She was just a girl, after all, be reflected. "I-L won't leave you. I'll stay near you." he stammered. "I won't believe that you could have taken me for the kind of woman wbo"— "No, not." he cried in an anguish of self reproach. "I was a fool"— "No," she said. "I don't. I couldn't bear to think that. Perhaps I was partly to blame. But I didn't think. I ought to have known that no man can beola to grunt. But I doubt our friendship was so beautiful and new you would like it." "Don't say that!" continued Mink. "they say they miss me so much." But instead of answering him directly she presented in the same strain, probing his wounded self respect to the quick, making his offense seem bleaker every moment. Although he assured her over and over that he had simply followed the irresponsible, unaccountable impulse of a moment—that he had regarded her only as the best of friends and respected her more than he could say—she showed him no mercy. The melancholy, regretful one she adopted was ten times worse than anger, and by the time they reached the inn where they had dined he was sunk in the depths of selfishment. In reply to his knock an old woman came to the door and sleepily admitted them. Edith said good night and quietly entered closed the door behind her. Kirk experienced a sudden desire to escape. To rejoin where he was simply prolonged his humiliation. But evidently he could not desert Edith. He sat down upon the doorstep and gave himself up to bitter thoughts. She was such a wonderful woman, he told himself, he had been such a true friend to him that he had been worse than criminal to lose her respect. And Cortlandt had been so decent to him! It was staggered that this gave him the most discomfort of all. He had betrayed a friend's friendship, and the thought was unbearable. No punishment could be more severe for that! When the first faint flush of dawn stole over the hill, crest behind him he rose to wander toward the water front. As the harbor assumed definite form he behold a laugh stealing toward the village and ten minutes later greeted Stephen Cortlandt as that gentleman stepped out of the tender. "Where's Edit?" eagerly demanded her husband. "She's asleep. I found a place for her"— "Not at the capitarium?" "No, no. One of these houses, Lord, I am glad to see you. We'd begin to feel like real costways. I've been up all night." "What happened?" It was plain that Mr. Cortlandt was deeply agitated. "Our boatmen evidently got drunk and pulled out" I tried to get a sailboat, but there wasn't any, and it was too rough to try crossing with a skiff. It took them but a moment to reach the house, and soon the three were back at the water front. "What a miserable night!" Mist Cortlandt complains stifling a yawn. "I thought you'd never come, Stephen." "I suppose they were alarmed at the hotel" "I said nothing about it," he returned, quietly at which his wife's face disheated. Selting the first occasion, he exclaimed in a low voice: "Girl! How or fortune—at this time, Were you mad?" She looked at him and her eyes burned, but she said nothing. THE next day Kirk borrowed a t-shotgun and went hunting. He wanted to get away some where and collect his thoughts. For the present, at least, he wished to avoid an interview with Mrs. Cortlandt. At midday he poured in an open glade against a hillide to eat his lunch. Back of him the rising ground was heavily timbered; beneath him a confusion of thickets and groves and cleared fields led out of a green plain as clean as any golf lakes, upon which were scattered dwellings. Exactly this was the Savannas of which he had heard so much and these A "You must look where you go," she admonished. "You must look where you go," she admonished. foreign looking bungalows were the country homes of the rich Panamanians. The wood was crowded with plant life utterly strange to him. Vines and creepers abounded, from the tiny honeynuckle that reared itself with feeble filaments, to the giant liana creeping through the forest like a python, throttling full grown trees in its embrace. On every side was the never ceasing battle for light and the struggle of the weak against the strong. Tiring of the scene at last, Kirk stumbled out into a cleared space, where he passed with an exclamation of surprise. A brook had been dammed and widened into a deep, limpid pool to which the clean, white sand of its bottom lent a golden hue. At the lower Will is apprehended in a wilder field, the mingling death of which filled the globe. To stop suddenly out of an unseen wellhouse, into stab a stone was bewildering and made the American gaze with delight. The place had an air of strictest privacy. A spitting heard mirrored in the depths below invited one to plunge, a pair of iron gymnasium rings were swung by blades to a massive lance, a flight of stone steps led up the bank and into a hot artistically thatched and walled with palm leaves to harmonize with its setting. After staring about him for a long time he took a lingering, farewell look and turned to retrace his steps, whereupon some one laughed at him softly. He paused abruptly, then turned around. Then with the sweetest foreign accent imaginable he heard some one say: "You had better cross upon the waterfall, air. There is no bridge above." After an instant, during which he strained his eyes to find the owner of the voice, she laughed again. "Hero I am in the tree across the pond." "Oh!" Looking over the fork of a tree trunk, perhaps twice the height of his head above the ground, Antony behold a ravishing face and two very bright eyes. Without removing his gaze he leaned his gun carefully against a bush—freamers have an abominable effect upon hamdryads—and said, "How did you get up there?" "I climbed up." "Why didn't you hide under the waterfall?" "I did not hide, senor. I am trying to reach my orchid." A little hand appeared beside the face, and a finger pointed to one of the big air plants above her. Kirk behold a marvelous white, dove shaped flower madding upon a slender stalk. "Do you wish to cross the stream?" she asked. "Ll you please." "Walt." The face disappeared. There was a sound behind the twisted tree trunk; a twig fell, then a piece of bark, and the next instant the girl herself stepped into view. "I was afraid you'd gone for good." acknowledged the young man gravely. He took up his gun and stepped out upon the crest of the dam. "You must look where you go," she admonished, "or you will fall—plash." She laughed delightfully at the thought. "Will you promise not to whisk your self away if I look down?" he asked. "Yes." But even with this assurance he found it difficult to remove his eyes from her even for the brief instant necessary for a safe passage, and when at last he stood beside her he felt an irresistible desire to seize gently so that she could not escape. "Well," she said at length, and he found he had been standing stock still staring at her for several seconds. "Excuse me! I really took you for a wood nymph. I'm not sure yet. You see, the place is so well suited. It it was a natural mistake." She dropped her eyes shyly and turned away at his look. "It is only our swimming pool. There have been no fairies here since I was a very little girl. But once upon a time there were many—oh, a great many!" It was impossible to describe the odd, sweet sound her tongue gave to the English words. It was not a dialect, hardly an recent, just a delicious, hostile mannerism born of unfamiliarity. "Did you ever see them?" "Nine! I arrived always a little too late. But there are such things." She pointed to a path, saying: "This way will bring you to the road, sir, if you wish." "But-I don't wish-not yet." He sought wildly for an excuse to stay and exclaimed: "Oh, the orchid. I must get it for you." "That will be very nice of you, sir. For two years I have availed its blooming. If you had not arrived I would have got it anyhow." "Girls shouldn't climb trees," he said severely. "It tears their dresses." "Oh, one cannot tear a dress like this." She glanced down at her skirt. Allowing his eyes to leave her face for a moment, Kirk saw that she was elad, oddly enough, in a suit of denim which was buttoned singly clear to her neck. He broke his gun and removed the shells; then, leaving it beside the bathhouse, went to the tree where he had first seen her. With one hand resting upon the trunk, he turned to say: "Promise you won't disappear while I'm up there or change into a squirrel or a bird or anything like that." Then instead of beginning his climb the young man lounged lily against the tree. "Funny how I found you, wasn't it" he remarked. "I mean it's funny I should have stumbled right on you this way. There's only one of you and one of me, and—er—this country is so big!" "But the orchid, senor. Do you fear to climb so high?" she liquored, with the faintest gleam of amusement at his obvious effort to prolong the conversation. "Oh, no!" When he had reached the first fork he turned and scented himself comfortably, peering downward through the leaves for a sight of her. "Not gone yet!" he exclaimed. "That's good." "Are you out of breath that you stop, so soon!" He nodded. "I need to rest a minute. Say, my name is Anthony—Kirk Anthony." Then, after a pause. "I'm an American." "So am I, at least I am almost. My mother was an American." "You don't say!" The young man's face lighted up with interest, and he started eagerly down the tree trunk, but she checked him promptly. "The orchid!" "Oh, yes!" He reacted himself. "Well, well. I suppose your mother taught you to speak English!" "I also attended school in Baltimore." Now that the first surprise of meeting was over, Kirk began a really asti- lively scrapping of this delightful young person, with first glimpse had told him she was vivaciously pretty, but it had failed to show how dandy and small she was. Her third shorn key in a certain white woven vivacity. Even now paws attached looked out of her eyes as she adorned: "Have you rested enough to attack the orchid? "Yes." He rounded himself from his trance, and with a strangely leaping heart proceeded carefully to detach the big air plant from its resting place. "Don't break it." she cautioned as he came gingerly down the tree. "It is what we call 'Explirir Santa', the holy spirit' flower. See, it is like a white bird." "May I rest a moment? I'm awfully tired." "Certainly. You may-stay as long as you wish. When you are resisted the little path will bring you out." "But you mustn't go!" he exclaimed in a panic as she turned away. "Oh. I say, please! You wouldn't do a thing like that?" "I cannot speak to you this way, sit!" The young lady blushed prettily. "Why not. I'd like to know?" "Oh!" She rushed her hand and shook her head to express the also lute impossibility of such a thing. "Already I have been terrible. What will Stephanie say?" "You've been nothing of the sort, and who is Stephanie?" "I'm so tired that I must sit down. I thought these country places were unoccupied at this season." "So they are. But, you see. I am doing a penance. I am a bad girl. I am disobedient. Otherwise, I would not allow you to speak to me alone like this. You are the first gentleman I have ever been so long in the company with, Senior Antonio. For six months I must wear these garments—no pretty ones. I must not go out in public also, and I have been sent away from the city for a time to cure my rebellious spirit." "These dresses must be hot." "Oh, very uncomfortable! But, you see, I was bad." "Not very bad?" "Indeed. I disobeyed my father, my uncle, everybody." For the first time, her eyes grow bright with anger. "But I did not wish to be unmarried." "Now I see. They wanted you to marry some fellow you don't like." It is awful to marry somebody you don't like," he declared, with such earnest conviction that she inquired quickly: "Ah, then are you married?" that are you married? "No. But everybody says it's positively criminal to marry without love." "The gentleman is very handsome." He shuddered. "Howare of shand some men. If you have any idea of marriage select a large, plain man with blue eyes and light hair." "I do not know such a person." "Not yet, of course--that is, not well enough to marry him." "It is not nice to speak of such things," said the young lady grimly. "And it is not nice also to speak with strange gentlemen who come out of the forest when one is doing penance." "Will you catch it for talking to me?" "Oh, yes. It is not allowed." "Then I suppose I'd better leave." Anthony settled himself more comfortably upon the bench. "And yet there is nothing really wrong about it, is there? Why, it's done every day in my country. Besides, who's going to know?" "The padre. I tell him everything." "How does a fellow ever get acquainted with a girl down here? How does he get a chance to propose?" "One's people attend to that, of course," she unnaged to say at length, then changed the subject quickly. "What did you say is your whole name?" "Kirk Anthony." "Keerk! It has a funny sound, has it not?" "I never noticed it. And yours?" "My name is Chiquita." He repeated it after her. "It's pretty. What is your last name?" "That is it. If I told you my first name you could not use it. It would not be proper." "It ought to be something like Ariel. That means 'spirit of the air and water,' I believe. Ariel Chiquita. No, they don't go together. See here, Miss Chiquita, may I call on you?" "Oh! She lifted her brows in amazement. 'Such Ideas! Of a certainly not.'" "Why?" "You do not understand. Our young men do not do those things." "Then I'll do whatever is customary—really I will—but I'm awfully anxious to see you again—and" "I do not know you. My father" "I'll look up Mr. Chiquita and be introduced." At this the young lady began to rock back and forth in an abandon of merriment. "For two weeks yet I must remain here alone with Stephanie. She regarded him mournfully. "Every day I must do my penance and think of my sins and—perhaps look for orchids." "Tomorrow?" he inquired breathlessly. "Do you intend to hunt orchids to tomorrow?" Instead of answering she started to her feet with a little cry, and he did likewise. Back of them had sounded an exclamation—it was more like the snort of a wild animal than a spoken word—and there, ten feet away, stood a tall, copper colored negress, her green blasing, her nostrils dilated, a look of utmost tury upon her face. "Stephanie," exclaimed the girl, "you frightened me! The negress strode to her, speaking rapidly in Spanish, then turned upon Kirk. "What do you want here?" she cried menactly. She had thrust her charge behind her and now pierced him with her eyes. "Miss Chiquita"—he began, at which that young lady broke into another PACER peal of silvery lugater and chattered to her servant. But her words, instead of placating the black woman, only added to her fury. She pointed with quivering hand to the path along the creek bank and cried: "Go! Go quick, you man!" They To her charge: "You had, bad: Go to the house!" "Miss Chiquita hasn't done anything to make you baffy. I came out of the woods yonder, and she was good enough to direct me to the road." But Stephanie was not to be apposed. She stamped her flat foot and repeated her command in so savage a tone that Kirk perceived the uselessness of trying to explain. He looked appealingly at the girl, but she merely nodded her head and motioned him to be gone. That evening he sat for a long time aloud on the gallery of his hotel, his spirit uplifted with the joy of love, a thousand whispering voices in his ears. And when at last he fell asleep it was to dream of an olive, face with eyes like black panies. [TO BE CONTINUED] Burglar made the biggest haul on record in Schuylkill county when they looted the home of the late W. L. Sheafer, in Pottsville, Pa., of $10,000 worth of jewelry and many other articles. Sheafer was a millionaire when he died, a year ago, and his handsome home is filled with costly brie-brane and jewels. The burglar was one of extreem audacity, the robbers breaking open a window in the full glare of electric lights to gain an entrance to the house. Among the valuable jewels stolen were a $250 string of seed pearls, set in medallions, $800 diamond brooch, $300 ring set with three diamonds and rubles, $500 large amethyst pendant, set with diamonds, $500 lavalliere set with diamonds, pearl earrings, gold bangles, gold watches, diamond stickpins and necklaces. The police have no clew to the robbers and it is believed that they have escaped from the region. PUT DYNAMITE IN U. S. OFFICE Watchman Confesses Placing Explosive to Win Promotion. Five sticks of dynamite, with burning fuses attached, were found in the department of agriculture under the office of Secretary Houston in Washington. The fuses were extinguished before damage was done. An employee of the department discovered the dynamite by accident and extinguished the fuses. The sticks were taken to police headquarters for examination. The watchman who said he discovered the dynamite was hold pending investigation. Officers went in search of another employee, recently discharged, who had been making threats. Later at police headquarters it was said that Jauck confessed he had put the dynamite under the secretary's office, hoping that by discovering it he would win a promotion. His home is in Springfield Ohio. Jauck, who formerly was a private in the army, is said to have been under treatment for nervous trouble recently at the National Soldier's Home hospital. Assistant Secretary B. T. Galloway was in his office adjoining that of the secretary at the time the explosive was found. Secretary Houston is in Missouri attending the commencement of the University of Missouri. Anaient Gallantry The respect and veneration paid to the fair sex formed an essential ingredient in chivalry. Plaintiff of female adoration no predominently displayed in every aspect of chivalry extended its influence to the laws of the times, for we find James II. of Angon ordering in this manner: "We will that every man, whether knight or no, who shall be in company with a lady pass safe and unmolested unless he be guilty of murder." And Louis II., Duke of Bourbon, instituting the order of the Golden Shield, enjoins his knights to honor, above all, the ladies and not permit any one to shadder, sheen, "because," also be, "from them, after God, comes all the house that man can annuity." ```markdown ``` The Disastrous Result of a Streak of Enterprise. That Idea to Draw Business Brings Unexpected Developments and Leads Heset Hans to Bawail the Avarious Side of Human Nature. By M. QUAD. [Copyright, 1914, by Associated Literary Press.] PEESNESS vhns pad mit me when dot little tatter comes in und says: "Hans, you vhns a good cobbler, but a poor peasen man, and if you don't do deferent you vhns a failure und der poorhouse." "How can I do deferent?" I asks. "It vhns all in offering attractions," he says. "You must gif something to each and cafery customer. I gif avhay two brass collar buttons to cafery caller, and my tailor shop vhns full all der time." For two days I don't know what to buy, but den I pallet it vina shoeblacking. I buy twenty boxes for 4 cents apiece and put 'em in the window, und der painter makes me a sign to read, "One Box Free to Eafery Customer." I look into dot window and vina pleased, und my wife says we shall be rich in two weeks. Purity soon a man comes in to get a patch on his shoe. He saw my sign and says: "Maybe you take me for a cheap man who lives on der sixth floor?" "But how vina it?" says I. "How vina it? Vy, you had better go around among some cobbler shops and see how it vina. Don't you know dot der man on der next block is gifting avayah a shoebrush, a box of blacking and a pair of shoefrings to eafery customer? I will take my job down to him!" He goes avyh, and I vhs hurt in my feelings, and while I vhs trying to figure out how a cobbler can gif avhy 25 cents on a fifteen cent job a woman comes in. She wants a child's shoe fixed for 10 cents. She sees dot sign and says: "Do you polley I shall gif you my work and take a box of blocking when other cobblers are offering, granite ware, tea and coffee pots? Gif me back dot shoe?" Der next caller was a man who wants a pair of shoe strings. I make shust a cent on dot pair, and I vhs almost happy when der man sees dot free blacking and says: "Vhell, vhell, so it vhs a box free to cafery customer! Vhell, it vhs a good idea. I'll take a box along mit me, and as my brother and sister will be in some day dis week I'll take der boxes now." I lost shust 'leven cents by dot trade. I vhs pegging avyh when in comes a ONE BOX FREE TO EASY CUSTOMER COBBLER "I LOOK INTO DOT VINDOW." man mit a twenty cent job, but he keeps der shoe in his hand und says: "My friend, maype you wasn't long in America?" "Only three years," says I. "Und maype you believe you know der peoples und can deceive 'em?" "I neffer deceive somebody." "Oh, you don't! Look at dis sign und doe boxes und tell me you whas a square man. It whas a Cheap John trick to beat innocent peoples. Do you belief I leave a job for you und accept a fife cent box of blacking when some other cobbler whill gife me a gas stove or a refrigerator?" "But how can he do it?" I says. "Dot whas none of my peasants so long as he does it." Der next caller whas a womans, and she whas mad because I don't gift avyah sowing machines. Dot earnings I goes by dot tailor und told him all about it. He says: "Vhell, dot beats me. I know all der womans will pay 10 cents car fare and push and jam two hours to safe a cent on a cake of soap." "But maype it vhas der deference between a store und a cobbler shop, says I. "By golly, Hans, dot vhas it! A cobbler shop vhas not a store, and peoples expect too much of it." "I doan yet yet what I shall do mit dot blacking when a man comes along and begins to put der boxes in a bag. "What is it? I says." Grand Lodge, Mayor of the City of Richmond will deliver a Welcome Address to the Order. Other Distinguished Speakers from All Over the State will take part in the Programme. Fine Music! The Hippodrome Theatre Has been Lea and the management Lodge and Grand Two Performances Has been Leased for TUESDAY N and the management will give a Grand Lodge and Grand Court. Admission. Two Performances-8:15 and 10:00 P. Has been Leased for TUESDAY NIGHT for the pleasure of our visitor and the management will give a Grand Entertainment in Honor of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court. Admission, 10 Cents; Reserved Seats, 20 Cents Two Performances—8:15 and 10:00 P. M. City Auditorium. 8:30 P. M. Grandest Public Auditorium, Wednesday General from the and display the Art Africa. Hon. Harold with his brilliant speech, March, will also issue News, Va., who will be on the pro- Leader; The Sabbatan will furnish music for take part. Ad Thursday, June Gameall Bangq The Grandest Monad will take place his Mounted Staff with First Regiment under command of various parts of the Grand Lift take place at the Bar will give a Display Lift Base Ball Game 4:30 P.M. A The Pythian Cave and Pleasure as to the season at the Anor money in endeavor gathering of people by others than invite The Uniform Riversity Grounds and going on every hour Dress-Parade at 600-tary Exercises can be Board and Lodge of Committee on Hitsiments will be made in Come to Richmond and see it lines. Come! JOHN MITCOT (MISS) M. L. CHILD Grandest Public Meeting ever held Auditorium, Wednesday night, June 16 General from the Republic of Liberia and display the African Flag and some Africa. Hon. Harry S. Cummings, who with his brilliant speech and dignified be- March, will also favor us again. Lawy- News, Va., who was one of the K. of will be on the program. Second Baptist Leader; The Sabbath Glee Club and Col. will furnish music for the occasion. Other will take part. Admission Free! Public Thursday, June 18th, 1914, Gamell Banquet!!! The Grandest Military Pageant that mon will take place at 1:30 on Thursday. his Mounted Staff will be followed by First Regiment under command of Col. T. under command of Col. Archer Drew, various parts of the State are expected to Grand Press Parade and Bright take place at the Base Ball Park. The B will give a Display Drill. A fine time to w Base Ball Game between two 4:30 P.M. Admission to D. BANQUET.10 The Pythian Castle, 727 North Thir- dle and Pleasure as 1000 or 1200, people will the season at the Annual Banquet. The nor money in endeavoring to make this gathering of people in the Historic City of any others than invited guests, 50 Cents. The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythia- iversity Grounds and the Public is Coralis- going on every hour. Special Features: Dress Parade at 6:00 P.M. Company D fairy Exercises can be witnessed every day. Board and Lodging, $1.00 per day. W of Committee on Homes, 121 W. Charity ments will be made in advance. Come to Richmond and have the gr Richmond and see its business thrift and co- ines. Come! JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Chairm (MISS) M. L. CHILES, Secretary, COL. 7 Grandest Public Meeting ever held by Colored People will be at the City Auditorium, Wednesday night, June 17, 1914. Hon. Ernest Lyon, Const. General from the Republic of Liberia, Africa will address the audience and display the African Flag and some other Souvenirs of the Continent of Africa. Hon. Harry S. Cummings, who captivated the people of Richmond with his brilliant speech and dignified bearing in the Anniversary Exercises in March, will also favor us again. Lawyer J. Thomas Newsome, of Newport News, Va., who was one of the K. of P. attorneys at the Baltimore session will be on the program. Second Baptist Church Choir, Col. T. M. Crump, Leader; The Sabbath Glee Club and Col. U. S. G. Patterson, of Lynchburg, Va. will furnish music for the occasion. Other distinguished members of the Order will take part. Admission Free! Public Invited! Thursday, June 18th, 1914, Grand Parade, Baseball Game!! Banquet!!! The Grandest Military Pageant that has ever graced the streets of Richmond will take place at 1:30 on Thursday. General John Mitchell, Jr. with his Mounted Staff will be followed by First Brigade, Uniform Rank, K. of P- First Regiment under command of Col. Thomas M. Crump; Second Regiment under command of Col. Archer Drew, of Norfolk, Va. 22 Companies in various parts of the State are expected to be in line. Grand Press Parade and Brigade and Regimental Maneuvers will take place at the Base Ball Park. The Pythian Cadet Battalion of Richmond will give a Display Drill. A fine time to witness the display of Military Tactics. Base Ball Game between two out of the city teams at 4:30 P.M. Admission to Drill and Game only 10cts: The Pythian Castle, 727 North Third Street, will be the scene of Gayety and Pleasure as 1000 or 1200 people will be served with all the delicacies of the season at the Annual Banquet. The Committee has spared neither nor money in endeavoring to make this the finest banquet served to a large gathering of people in the Historic City of Richmond. Admission to Bangat by others than invited guests, 50 Cents. The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias will encamp on the Va. Union University Grounds and the Public is cordially Invited Out. Something will be going on every hour. Special Features: Guard Mount at 7:00 A., M. and Dress Parade at 6:00 P.M. Company Drills, Battalion Drills and other Military Exercises can be witnessed every day. Board and Lodging, $1.00 per day. Write to Sir S. M. Wilson, Chairman of Committee on Homes, 121 W. Charity Street, Richmond, Va. and assignments will be made in advance. Come to Richmond and have the grandest time of your life! Come to Richmond and see its business thrift and evidences of racial progress along all lines. Come! JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Chairman, Committee of Arrangements (MISS) M. L. CHILES, Secretary, COL. THOS. M. CRUMP, G. K. of R. & S. "She this daz yellow peril, and I con fascate her. One dollar, Mr. Cobbler." "For what?" "For my troubles." Und he takes my dollar und all my blacking and goes avail! In a Dilemma. One of London's charming young suf- fragette said: "I want to get marri- rid just to prove that I can, and I don't want to get married just to prove that I don't have to. If I don't they'll say I can't; if I do they'll say I have no more independence than any other woman."—T. P.'s London Weekly. All Is the Game. Stern Parent—William, how did you tear your trousers so? Future Star (tearfully). I—I—I—was practicing the fallaway slide. 8. P—Is that so? Well you come out in the woodshed and I’ll give you a demonstration of the hit and run—Buffalo Express. Improved. "How do you like your alarm clock?" naked the jeweler. "First rate." "You didn’t seem pleased with it at sud." "No, but it’s broken now."—London Th. Bitts. ced for TUESDAY NIGHT for the ent will give a Grand Entertainment Court. Admission, 10 Cents; Ra --8:15 and 10:00 P. M. The Meeting ever held by Colored People Tuesday night, June 17, 1914. Hire the Republic of Liberia, Africa with African Flag and some other Souvenirs. S. Cummings, who captivated the speech and dignified bearing in the favor us again, Lawyer J. Thomas was one of the K. of P. attorneys. Program. Second Baptist Church High Glee Club and Col. U. S. G. Patte for the occasion. Other distinguished mission Free! Public Invited! June 18th, 1914, Grand Jubilee!!! Military Pageant that has ever graced at 1:30 on Thursday. General will be followed by First Brigade, U.S. Command of Col. Thomas M. C. Col. Archer Drew, of Norfolk, W. State are expected to be in line. Press Parade and Brigade and Register Ball Park. The Pythianian Drill. A fine time to witness the dismine between two out of the admission to Drill and Clerk BANQUET 10:00 P.M. Castle, 727 North Third Street, will be 10 or 1200 people will be served with annual Banquet. The Committee is favoring to make this the finest banquet in the Historic City of Richmond-lived guests, 50 Cents, knight, Knights of Pythias will encamp and the Public is cordially Invited Mr. Special Features: Guard Mount P. M. Company Drills, Battalion we witnessed every day. Bring $1.00 per day. Write to Sir S. Homes, 721 W. Charity Street, Richmond advance. Send and have the grandest time of its business thrift and evidences of re THELL., JR., Chairman, Committee, ES, Secretary, COL. THOS. M. CR. Physical Energy Perhaps you do not know it, but when you walk a distance of ten miles you expend enough force, could it be all collected, to raise 800 tons one foot from the ground. Of this enormous quantity of energy the legs are responsible, for 150 tons, the heart for 100, the lungs for twenty-two and the bulk of the remainder is wasted in the heat given off from the body. In severe athletic competitions, such as running, rowing and boxing, you must be in such a condition as to be able to exert, by your limbs alone, each minute as much force as would lift 5,800 pounds one foot above the ground. When a powerful man works for twenty-four hours with all his might the energy he expends is equal to lifting a third class cruiser, and during his life he dispasses enough power to carry his body at death to the sun. These statements may at first sight seem extraordinary, but will not seem so when it is remembered that two ounces of bread contains the potential energy of 150 tons—Pearson's. Buying on island. The story of the settlement of Tanner island, in Champagne bay, as told by J. M. Church in his book about the island and its isolated timber, one does that of the famous sale of Manhattan: "You gentlemen ain't never heard how-Tangier got settled." It were by a man from the eastern shore settlements back in 1707- more'n 200 years ago. The island were the home of a tribe of Indians, and this hero man Post got the idea of raisin' stock on it. So he runs over and tells the Indians that the colonists are- gain' to come and massacre them and they'd better get out the way. That scared the Indians, all right, and they sailed over to the western shore of Virginia. But before they went Post said, as the island wasn't gain' to be any more use to 'em, be'd buy it off them. The chief agreed, so Post gave him two old overcrops, and the island was his. Then he brung over five families and a panel's horses and cows." How to Use Muslin Sugar Books. A practical housewife states that she has carefully cared for all muslin sugar sacks and has found them very useful during the summer to skip over dishes of cooked food when they could not be put in the cellar or a refrigerator and it was necessary to protect the food from heat or possible insects. 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Commanded the Prince As Prince of Wales the late King Edward attended the Guildhall to provide over the centenary banquet of the Iron and Metal Warc institution. The lord mayor, Sir John Knill, was also an invited guest. As the prince and the lord mayor reached the top table his royal highness made way and said, "My lord mayor, there is your sent." The lord mayor replied, "No, your royal highness." The prince then said, "Excuse me you are king of the city, and that is your rightful place." His lordship's reply to this was, "Well, your highness, if I am king of the city, then I command you, sir, to take the chair."-London Tit-Bita. Knots In Harness To loosen knots in harness, strap, coil, ropes, or even showwrings, hammer the knot on all sides with a mallet or a place of wood, turning the strap or rope around, then dip in boiling water, holding it there a minute or two, according to size of knot to be loosed. Before doing so add a little soap to the water, then with a sharply pointed instrument pick the knot loose. It can often be done with the fingers. Knaces that have been pulled in harness or ropes for months or years can be loosed readily—Exchange. Directions: It is related by Thoreau that a traveller once asked Wordsworth's service to show him, her mentor's study, to which request she replied, "Here is his library, but his study is out of order." HE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR COLORED TEACHERS OF BOTH SEXES AT THE Agricultural & Mechanical College, GREENSBORO, N. C. Will begin JUNE 29, 1914, and continue five weeks. In addition to the regular work, an attractive lecture course has been arranged, in which will appear some of the most distinguished white and colored educators in the country. Board and Lodging for the entire session $12.00. Tuttup 25 cents per subject unless other arrangements have been made. Limited accommodations. 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M, Attending on the West: 6:00 A.M. M, 8:10 P.M. M, 8:10 P.M. M, 9:00 P.M. M On Saturday E. Sun., Sunday Island Cly. W. H. B. Train, Traffic Manager. C. S. CANVAS, Va. C. H. BOSLYS, D. P. A., Richmond, Va. ATLANTIC COAST LINK RICHMOND DAILY For Florida and South A. M. and 6290 P. M. 12:50 A. M. For Norfolk: 9:00 A. M, 3:00 P. M, 6:10 P. M, For N. A. W. Rw. West: 6:15 A. M, 9:00 A. M, 3:00 P. M, 9:20 P. M For New York: 12:00 A. M, 6:15 A. M, 6:18 A. M, 9:00 P. M, 9:50 A. M, 9:00 P. M, 6:10 P. M, 6:16 P. M, 6:35 P. M, 9:20 P. M, 11:45 P. M For Goldstein and Favertille #410 P M Training Air Service Daily: 8:30 A. M. 11:40 A. M. 8:30 A. M. 12:00 A. M. 10:45 A. M. 11:40 A. M. 8:30 A. M. 12:00 A. M. 10:45 A. M. 6:00 P. M. 6:35 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 9:00 P. M. 11:30 P. M Airport Sunday: 6:35 daily only. Type of aircraft and departure and connections notated. SOUTHERN RAILWAY SOUTHERN RAILWAY Premier Carrier of the South. Trainee Lease Richmond: Main Street Station published as information and not guaranteed. For the South Dally: 5:55 A.M. M - Local 10:18 East Dally: 6:00 P.M. M - Express with Electric Lift: 6:00 P.M. M - Express for Atlanta and Richmond: 11:30 P.M. M - Express Week Days: 3:00 P.M. M - Local YORK RIVER LINE. 5:30 P.M. M - steam train (park car), except Sunday; no local train. M - Hull, local. Connecting for Baltimore, daily, except Sunday. 7:55 A.M. M - except Sunday TRAINS AIRLINE RICHMOND. From York: 6:30 P.M. M and 8:55 A.M. M. 12:15 P.M. M dull day. Sunday. From West Point: 6:45 A.M. M (steamer Sunday). daily except Monday: 9:40 A.M. daily; 6:45 P.M. except Sunday. EAST DALLY. East Dally: 6:00 P.M. M - Express with Electric Lift: 6:00 P.M. M - Express for Atlanta and Richmond: 11:30 P.M. M - Express Week Days: 3:00 P.M. M - Local C. & O. 19 61 A - Express, Italy - Norfolk, Old Point, 19 61 A - Express, Italy - Lüburg, Luttonston, 19 61 A - Citizen Pigeon B-10 North Express—Dally Norfolk, Old Point, B-10 East Express—Dally Norfolk, Old Point, B-10 Local—Dally Newport, Old Point, B-10 Local—Except Sunday (Charleston, Ill), B-10 Local—Except Sunday (Charleston, Ill), B-10 Local—Except Sunday (Charleston, Ill) Chelsea - Linden - Daily - Cincinnati, Louisville 6:00 P M - Daily - Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis *10:00 P - Dylan - Daily - Cincinnati, Louisville, Shreveport - Tampa - Fair THAUSS ARRIVE RICHMOND - From East: 11:50 9:20 A M - 10:00 P M. Through East: 11:50 9:20 A M - 10:00 P M. Local from West: 11:50 9:20 A M - 10:00 P M. Local from East: 11:50 9:20 A M - 10:00 P M. Local from West: 11:50 Jones River Linc: **10:00 A M, 10:00 P M Daily Daily except Sunday. SEABOARD AIR LINE Southbend trains scheduled to leave Richmond daily 9:00 A.M.-Local to Norfolk 1:10 P.M. M. Sisters and coaches, Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, Jacksonville, H155 P.M.-Joypers and coaches, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis 1:00 A.M. Sisters and coaches, Jacksonville. Southbend trains scheduled to arrive in Richmond daily 8:35 A.M., 7:40 A.M., 8:05 P.M., 6:00 P.M. Local. Subscribe to the Richmond Planet. ALPHEUS SCOTT CHURCH HILL Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND MONDAY Office, 3006 P St. Phone Mad. 2387 Residence, 1015 St. James St. Phone, Mad. 6619 MADAMIE SCOTT, Burbalaur Surf for Women and Children and in attendance at funerals. JOHN M. Higgins, DEALER IN CHOICE GROCKRIES WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. FORD COORS, FULL VALUE AND THE MONEY. 1610 East Franklin Street. (Street 621 Manchester) Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. . . EDITOR. All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va., as second-class matter. SATURDAY.....JUNE 13, 1914. THAT COAT OF WHITE-WASH. The Board of Police Commissioners extended courteous treatment to the communication of the Colored Civic League. It cited instances where officers had been injured by colored disreputable elements and considered this as affording sufficient justification for the killing of Thomson. The man who did the injury were actually guilty. This colored man was known to be innocent and was not in possession of a deadly weapon. Even the man who killed him states that he threw rocks at him. He evidently became frightened and forgot that he was sent out to arrest a guilty man and not to kill an innocent one. Of the number of policemen injured by white crooks during the past fifty years, we have not heard of the killing of one innocent white man as a result of it. Everything indicates that Detective Sergeant Fred L. Krengle is sent to belong to an undertaking's establishment and not upon the police force of Richmond. It might be well to detail an undertaker to go around with him, when he is sent out to arrest people, who oblige to being hauled to and put in the lock-up when they have committed no crime. General Villa in Mexico is anxious for recruits. For Gods sake, give Officer Krenz a chance, and let him go to Mexico. They are anxious down there for a few more Americans. They have to make sure that he is coming from Social Office in Mexico. GOOD NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. The following telegraph report will prove to be interesting reading to those colored men, who followed the Democratic leaders in general and President Woodrow Wilson in particular during the last presidential campaign. Washington, June 16. A threatened break between the president and members of his own party in the senate from the South was indicated today on account of the announced intention of the president to appoint a Negro as recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia. The other is now filled by a Negro appointee of President Taft. He hails from Georgia. Senator Hoise Smith pointed out to the president recently what he considered good reasons why the incumbent should be removed. He learned, to his surprise and disappointment, that if the president removed the incumbent he would appoint a Negro to fill the place. This was strenuously objected to not only by Senator Smith, but by other Southern senators. The president is said to have informed some of the Southern senators who came to protest that he was under some commitment made for him by his managers in the last campaign, that Negroes should not be deprived of offices now enjoyed by the race and that when incumbents were put out their places should be filled by Negroes. In the event the president adheres to the program of redeeming pre-election pledges made to the Negroes by his managers, his nominations of Negroes for office will be held up in the senate indefinitely. This means that the distinguished occupant of the White House, whose remarkable leadership has surprised the world in now ready and willing to "keep the faith" with that large body of colored men, who risked their all in the support of the Democratic Party and its principles. The Chief Executive has taken high ground. Certainly with the tens of thousands of officers now being held by white men, there could be naught else but simple justice to supplant colored office-holders with colored office-holders. The nomination and confirmation of Judge Robert H. Terrell showed conclusively that President Roosevelt would recognise ability and sterling integrity even in a citizen of color. The man who would wilfully deny to deserving colored Democrats simple justice are now receiving information which will tend to show them that a statesman is in the White House rather than a designing politician. Who will be nominated for the position? As we before proposed, if a colored man cannot be confirmed, let the colored man who has been confirmed by a former United States Senate hold the office. Notes From Leesburg (Ya.) Mr. William Holmes, of Middleburg spent the week end in Leesburg. Mr. Gransville Wetherall of Warrenton spent the week end in Leesburg. Mr. George Dawson, of Middleburg spent the week end in town on business. Mr. George Glover of Washington, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson on Waverly Height. Mr. Daniel Berry is much improved Miss Phenice Dawson, of Washington was the guest of Mrs. Robert Williams for two weeks. On Wednesday she entertained at her residence at Ashburn. Miss Howard of Washington poured the tea and to meet her were Miss Beckle Monroe, Miss Battle Harper, Miss Ida Guskine, Miss Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Rogue, Mr. Ernest Cravens, Mr. Guskine, Mrs. Lester Johnson, Mrs. Fowes. Mrs. Henry Blue, of Washington was the guest of her mother, Sunday. Mrs. John Alexander of Philippburg. Pa. is the guest of her brother, Mr. George W. Jackson, this week. She will leave Monday for home. Mrs. Henry Jackson, of Mt. Vernon Va. was the guest of her laughter Sunday. Mrs. Lula Woodzen has a fine son at last. Mrs. Mary Davis is suffering from a slight stroke of paralysis. Roy. W. R. Manley preached for us Sunday night, a very exceptional sermon from Gal. 4.5 Bro. Grandson of Falla Church, will take charge of Children's day. He will make things hum new Sunday. Dr. E. D. Tyler will be at his post of date. Mr. Willie Spiller, of New York is visiting his parents the week end. Mrs. Thompson, of Washington and two friends were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Hieles on Sunday. Our sign are improving. Mr. James Sewell will leave this week for Athletic City, where she will remain for the Summer. Prof. K. H. Tyler is still on the sign. Larvalle (Va.) News. Farmville, Va. June 5. The dry spell has affected the financial interest in this entire section. We have not had rain here to amount to much in six or eight weeks. The garden and crops in this section are suffering much. Unless a deeply change the future has in store much suffering for the people. It is important the two white conglomerations. Not only and Presbyterians prayed for rain. The good Baptists of course are sending up their petition really. They will do more. I have A. C. Kirriss practiced a saint's work in South Africa, but at First Baptist Church in conditi- nation to church members go- ing land in East with the world. Have of T. C. Walker be present, in de- fensive remarks, in which he spouses of the large number of other man and woman after leaving the various instruc- tions of learning tabbed to help left the masses of our people, to their training in many instances, a culture. Mr. Walker further add, that public school teachers who were just teaching for 'the money and would not take a part in Sunday School and Church work ought to put out of the public schools. This language spoken for itself. On Sunday morning, June 31, Rev. R. G. Adams preached a special sermon "He've not usually yielded together." There has not been a sermon preached by the Rev. during his six years' pastorate here whereso much comment has been indulged in and a stronger sentiment created against deception practiced among the young people, confusion in the homes and the divorce law. At 9:00 P. M. an address was delivered by Rev. R. Beecher Taylor, of Richmond, Na. to the Household of Ruth and the Odd Fellows. Mr. Taylor did not surprise us in his manner of entertaining the people. He kept up an interest from start to finish. The members of the fraternity are delighted to have had such wholesome instruction on the principles of the Order. Mr. Taylor is expected to return in the future and repeat the dose. The K. of P.'s, and Courts of Calanthe are looking forward to the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in the city of Richmond, which convenes June 16, 17, 18 and 19th. In company with the delegates from this institution there will be quite a number of visitors to the Grand Lodge. Owing to the contention between the Supreme and the Grand Lodge of Virginia, also the victory already achieved by the Grand Lodge through her gallant leader, John Mitchell, Jr., we learn the chairman of the Southwestern district, R. G. Adams, of Farmville, Va., has said "The Southwest, man to man, is for the Grand Lodge of Virginia and John Mitchell, Jr. and will contend for justice to the water's edge." Doing Around the Breakers. Hismpton, Va.—Queen St. Baptist Church, Rev. T. H. Shorta, D. D. pastor—We are being, most wonderfully blessed by having with us "Evangelist" Rev. W. H. Skipwith, one of the most remarkable soulwinners for God I have ever listened to. Our church and community are being revived and the speaker is not wanting for an audience, but the best of all, souls are being born into the Kingdom of God. The only regret we have is, our brother's short stay. After this week we will be able to say more. Investment Property For Sale. 2 brick tenements on Second St. rental, $480.00; price, $4,200.00. 2 detached brick buildings on 3rd St. rental, $720.00; price, $7,200. Detached frame store and dwelling fronting two streets, Leigh, and Williams, rental, $132.00; price, $4,500.00. Three 4 room frame tenements on Cabell St., corner property, rental, $362.00; price, $2,500.00. Corner store and dwelling on Moore St. with modern improvements, rental, $480.00; price, $3,500.00. We have other properties that we will sell or trade. B. A. CEPHAS, Corner Second and Leigh Streets. MOUNTAIN EXCURSION VIA SOUTHERN KAILAWAN To Asheville, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, Hot Springs, Lake Toxaway and Waynesville, North Carolina. Tuesday, June 10th, 1911. Ten Days in "The Land of the Sky," "Sapphire Country," "The Balsams" At Minimum Cost. Tickets on sale for all regular trains of Tuesday, June 16th, from Richmond West Point, South Boston, Danville, Chase City and intermediate stations; good returning leaving destinations not later than June 26th, 1911. Fare Round Trip, from Richmond to Danville, $5.00, from Danville, $5.00 from South Boston, $5.50 from Danville, $5.25 from West Point, $5.00, Proportional terms to other reports named and from all intermediate stations West Point to Danville and Chase City. For detailed information booklets on the Western North Carolina Country, Pullman reservations, or write H. L. Bliss(01), D. P. A. Southern Railway Richmond, Va. Summer Normal at V. U. U.—Reg istration—Additional Courses Large Attendance Anticipated. All Richmond teachers and others who can do so are urged to register and be assigned to classes on Saturday June 20th so that regular class work can begin at 10 o'clock Monday morning, June 22nd. Those who cannot register Saturday will do so Monday morning as soon after 9 o'clock as possible. By beginning class work Monday the necessity of holding classes on a second Saturday will be avoided. The Palmer System of Penmanship will be taught by Miss Della Casale who has taken special courses in that system. Advanced Basket Work will be given this year by Mrs. Howser. Other subjects, not often offered, will be offered as requested. A larger number of applications for a mission have been received the previous week and the principal and committee to apply the previous records. Thorogood Church Delegate Norfolk, Va. June 11, W. M. T. Tormond was elected a delegate from St. Louis, A. W. W. Church to the electoral colony in Missouri in Dallasville, Va. In September at a meeting of the electorate congrat- lation held Wednesday night. Thorougd decorated Christmas Palmer by 22 votes and the election was made unanim- ous. At the session of the elector- al colony in St. Louis, the delega- tors will be elected to represent Vir- tiana at the election opened to the public in Philadelphia in 1970. The Palmetto Koolin Co. of Connellin, S.C., J. H. Johnson, Press is shipping large quantities of crude koolin out of the State. This product is used in the manufacture of pottery and chintz are. It is also used in paints and is known as ochre. The plant in South Carolina is controlled by colored men, who seem thoroughly qualified to handle the business. The Magic City Co. No. 26 was made glad to receive ($25,000) Twenty-five dollars from the Grand Lodge of Virginia for their full appearance in Newport News, Va. 1913, J. H. Fowkes, Captain. The Old Boys Outing to Princeton, W. Va. was much enjoyed by all who went on June the 10th, 1914, so look for us some time in July. The Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. was in Roanoke, June the 10th accompanied by Col. R. C. Mitchell and Dr. Frank G. Elliott, Grand Medical Register, to set up a lodge of 37 men and a company of Cadet boys, 32 strong, which were work-up by J. H. Fowkes, District Deputy, assisted by Sir H. L. Shelton, Sir Matron Stainfield and Sir C. R. Hale. Wise Carter shot and killed his wife, Viola, at No. 312 Height St., June 8, 1914, at 12:30 P. M. Sir John Chapell is quite ill at his home, 602 Second St. N. E. James Ferguson has returned to his home from Portsmouth, Va. on account of sickness. Miss Mackle Hart has returned from a visit, from Richmond, Petersburg and Farmville, Va. and expresses her enjoyment of visiting many friends. God intends that you have continual happiness. You should have it. I want to tell you something. You can be happy. Write. W. C. SPENCER Letter W. Ye W. C. SPENCER, Lester, W. Va. Kardin. Trouble No More. Dun Starts M THE Beautiful Some energy So get busy boy tered as contestants. The Pl Information desired. The c --- ```markdown ``` · N. WINSTON, 537 BROCK AVE., RICHMOND, VA. N. WINSTON, 537 THE WESTVIEW COTTAGE Jamestown, R. I. Will open July 1st, 1911. All modern improvements. Weekly hops, lawn trees, croquet, etc. Excellent table, farm products and pure spring water. Splendid bathing and an opportunity to use some of the most formidable battleships afloat, this being the Summer headquarters of the North Atlantic Fleet of the U. S. Navy. Ferry to Newport and Narragansett Pier every half hour. MRS. B. F. MORRELL. Box 216, Jamestown, R. I. Long distance phone. The Lappi equivalent to a Turkish bath is a novel and rather pleasant experience. You get into a low, rudely erected tent, open at the top. Inside the tent are half a dozen big stones raised about two feet from the ground under which a fire is lighted. When the stones have become sufficiently heated and water is poured over them—just before you enter this tent—and the tent is thus filled with an intensely hot vapor. You stay in the tent about five minutes, during which time you are whipped with light twigs by a couple of Lappi; then you come out and roll in the snow, after which you dream as quickly as possible. — Kx change. "Plea" in the Legal Sense. In the legal sense the word "plea" is properly imputed. One reads that the lawyer during a trial "delivered an eloquent plea to the jury." He did nothing of the sort. He delivered to the jury an argument or an entreaty that may or may not have been eloquent. A plea is properly used only of the pleadings or arraignments before a trial, not of the "argument" at the trial. A plead is invariably addressed to the court; an "argument" may be addressed either to the court or the jury. The name applies (still in the legal sense of the words) to the verbs to plead" and "to argue."—New York World. Dunlap Pony Contest THE DIXIE THEATRE A horse-drawn carriage is being pulled by a man and a woman. 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Only those who have registered at the Planet-Office or at the Dixie Theatre are eligible to enter the contest. This coupon will entitle the holder to receive FIVE VOTES, when presented at the Planet Office. Teacher - If a vehicle with two wheels is a bicycle and one with three wheels a tricycle, what is one with only one wheel? Schoolar - A wheelbarrow - Illustrated man SUCH A HEADACHE! GOSH! IM CROAKING! GLAD I SNEARED UP TO BED ALONE! BANG! CLANG! RANG! DANG! ZANG! FOR THEY ARE ANT NO SWEDISH SAILORS, WHERE THE RIVER SHANNON FLOWS! DELIVER ME!! GOSH, IM BROKE! --- THE EXECUTIVE MANSION. I had been shown the Executive Mansion, a qualit structure, the blinds being closed and I was advised that while the previous occupant of that mansion had made it a scene of galaxy, few people visited there now of the aristocratic type. Gov. Blease was as absolutely ostracised as though he was a Republican. He cared little for this isolation. Being of a vindictive spirit, he loses no opportunity to do something that will anger and embarrass his enemies. He is a lawyer by profession and his admiring supporter Blacksmith Thomas Jackson declared that he was one of the best friends, the colored people of South Carolina ever had. "He abuses us," he said, and says hard things about us, but he is all right. This was done for campaign purposes, but no colored man, who is deserving ever goes to blim for aid, but what he gets it." STAOGERED BY THE STATEMENT I must admit that, I was staggered, as I sat in the fine residence of Tom Jackson, as he is familiarly called and heard him discourse upon the many fine qualities of the most round hated Southerner, by both white and colored people of any citizen in the country. His assertions were confirmed by F. E. Gilmer and by Dr. F. H. Goodwin. The colored citizens of Columbia had already organized to support him. They had been a potent factor in electing the present Democratic Mayor of Columbia and now they were lined up for Hof. Cole L. Blegse the reputed Negro-hater of the Southland, who exceeded even Senator Ben Tillman and Senator James K. Vardaman in his antipathy to the black race. COLORED MEN OUTSPOKEN. There could be no doubts about it. I was talking to colored men, yes, face to face with colored citizens, who believed in this political leader, who among the masses of the colored people elsewhere is now regarded as the arch-angel of the Devil, if not the Devil himself, so far as questions affecting the race are concerned. "What about Gov. Blease's chauffeur?" I asked. I had heard of the city officials arresting him for speecling in Columbia, of their tiring him, of Gov. Blease giving bond for the blue and then of his going to the State House and issuing a pardon. SENT FOR THE CHAUFFEUR. Tom Jackson was ready in an instant. "Oh!" he said, "that's Harrison Neely. He is right up yonder at the Governor's Mansion. He is a special friend of mine. I will have him here in a few minutes. He called one of his employees and told him to tell Harrison to come down there at once. He wanted to see him. "He'll come," he said confidently. "Why?" said he, "they tied Harrison for speeding and what did Gov. Please do?" He released him and made him drive right over the same course again at the same speed and dared any one to interfere with him. HOW THE GOVERNOR GOT EVEN. "For every time, they fined Harrison, he appointed a constable and the city of Columbia had to pay them their salary. He has two on now, drawing salary as a result of the two fines and he threatened to appoint one for every time hereafter that they fine his chauffeur." It was not long before I saw a slender brown skin colored man making his way into the Jackson residence. He had an inquisitive look on his countenance as I stood face to face with what is known in Columbia. South Carolina as "Cole Blease's nigger." "BLEASE'S NIGGER." He smiled pleasantly as he stated that he had been, living with Hon. Colle B. Please for about seven or eight years and that he used to drive his horses. When he got the automobile, he became his chauffeur. "How does he treat you." I asked. "All right," was the response. "He is good to colored people." Harrison is a man of dark complexion and he has a wife and one child. Here was the situation. A colored man, a member of the down-trodden race, close to the presumed arch Negro-hater. and he, too, was singing his praises, so to speak. WOULD OBEY THE SOUTH CAROLINIAN. That he would do what Gov. Cole Blease told him to do, went without saying. He would drive that can just as His Excellency told him to drive it, even if he'dowed all South Carolina in so doing and Gov. Blease would see to it that no harm came to his "niggor." Harrison Neely was safer in South Carolina as "Blease's nigger" than he would be in the same state as his own boss, and as a freeman. This was true all through slavery and this was a continuation of the custom. But Neely had to leave and return to his work. In response to the query, he said that the Governor was at the State House and would leave the city between four and five o'clock. SOUTHERN PECULIARITIES Like the average Southern gentleman, if he is your friend nothing is too good for you. If he is your enemy, nothing is too bad for you. Then Tom Jackson got eloquent. "Why," said he, "a colored woman went to the Executive offices and asked the Secretary there about seeing the Governor. The Governor heard her and had her come in. She asked him for her son, who was in the penthouse. She was borne down with grief. Her plea deeply affected the Governor. He told her he would consider the case. DECIDED TO RELEASE HIM. "He thought of it that night app while out in his automobile, he said, 'By God, I am going to give that old woman her son.' He directed that the papers he made out and that the colored woman he sent for. He directed that the convict he brought to his office and he delivered him to his mother. She wont out rejoicing. In explanation of it, he said, 'Do you believe that if that old woman had asked God Almighty for her son, He would have refused her or restored him to her?' A COLORED MAN BENEFITED- "A colored man was working on the read, when Gov. Please passed. The Governor spoke to him and found out that he had been in the penitentiary for twenty years for killing a man about his wife. He went to his office and pardoned this colored man. The man came to my shop," said Mr. Jackson. "and I gave him some money to help Him. He was praying God's blessing upon Gov. Please. Much that Gov. Please says is for political effect. He is one of the best men in the world at heart," solemnly asserted Tom Jackson. I had listened with a sort of awe, broken now and then by questions. I had seen Harrison Needy disappear in the block above and I felt as though I would like to be left alone for awhile and think over the situation, this seeming paradoxical condition, where a man could be for you, and against you at the same time. Certain it has that these colored men believed in the Hon. Cole E. Blease, Governor of South Carolina. I was being called. I had dined with Mr. Tom Jackson and his Madness and the accomplished Miss of the mansion and so now I wended my way to the residence of Rev. A. P. Dunbar, P. D., and wife, winding up my social engagements in Columbia, South Carolina. REV. DR. DUNBAR'S CONDITION. After leaving the residence of Mr. Toma Jackson, I was soon at the home of Rev. A. P. Dunbar and his accomplished Madame. Dinner was being served and with Dr. J. H. Goodwin, we soon again joined in a repast. I met Miss Aberlerea Harris, Miss Sylvester Hairston and Mrs. Emmn Young there. The residence is well furnished with every convenience. But Rev. Dr. Dunbar was sick and a few moments later, I went upstairs and saw him lying full length on a couch. His arm was bandaged and it was later explained to me that the surgeons had operated to relieve the blood-pressure. REV. SCOTT'S RESIDENCE. He expected to be up again soon. although he looked as though he was indoors for a long stay. I had a long conversation with him and after propheying that he would live to be ninety years of age if no complications met him. I left him for Rev. Dr. C. C. Scott's residence. His son met me at the door and after leaving my card. I was soon again at Dr. Goodwin's residence where I prepared to leave for the station. Mrs. Goodwin was our chauffeur and as we had some spare time, we went through the grounds of Allen University. THE MOST MINISTRY "It Costs You to Vote Ballots real Office by Thursday M.' will appear Planet of the Saturday. PRESIDENT LEWIE'S FAREWELL I met, also Grand Keeper of Records and Seal J. A. Lewie, on whose invitation I came to South Carolina and saw, too, soon after where the two rivers came together to form the third river. I had enjoyed the trip. I found that Mr. Entzinger, the Contractor, had under way many magnificent mansions on the most improved plans and I was much interested in his explanations. But space forbids further comment. I soon boarded the Pullman and as I waved good-bye to my new found friends, went back to my seat and gave myself up to a prolonged reverie. The changing scenes in this life are a study and the surprising conditions presented convinced me that God's hand is still in history and His ways are past finding out. Seeming mysteries are but a demonstration of His all wise power, and practical observations show that He holds the destiny of both races and nations in His hands. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. Henry Randolph, 805 Catherine St. Willmot Puryear, 502 1-2 N. 2nd St. Willie Lawrence; Elizabeth Ribbinson, 1307 W. Leigh St.; Arthur Brown, 108 E. Baker St.; Theodore Jackson, 915 Denny St.; Leroy James 111 S. 2nd St.; Willie Johnson, 411 W. Duval St.; Corene Bates, 1722 Jacquelin St.; Adda Jones, 1221 N. 17th St.; Elsie Lyon, 1432 Brown St.; James Ruffin, 13 W. Jackson St.; Alfrus Ivory, 1217 W. Leigh St. Charles Winfree, 1410 W. Moore St. Vester Jackson, 729 W. Catherine St. Idn. Smither, 1014 Catherine St.; Melvin Dunn, 4 E. Canal St.; Leroy Wood, 812 N. 5th St.; Estelle Brown, 113 W. Duval St.; Mildred Woodson, 612 N. 8th St.; Daisy Winston, West Leigh St.; Mable Hull, 506 Gordon St.; Willie Smith, 403 N. 14th St.; Casle Thurston, 529 N. 2nd St.; Preston Johnson, N12 N. 6th St.; Louise Ballou, 109 N. 4th St.; Carroll Muse, 1408 Ross St.; Chesterfield Wyatt, 14 E. Canal St.; Ariene Johnson, 1098 Brook St.; Pearl Lincey, 1816 W. Grace St.; Irene Branle, 1228 W. 6th St.; Martha Owens, 1233 Pullam St.; Henry Layne, 755 N. 2nd St.; Aubrey James, 414 W. Baker St.; James Marl, 141 W. Duval St.; Ruble Honey, 206 Richard St.; Russel Rooker, 206 N. 4th St.; Alfonsa Williams, 103 S. Richard St.; John Henry Strayhorne, 202 E. Clay St.; Katie Pleasen, 1227 W. Jackson St.; Annie Jendings, 2107 E. Broad St.; Clara Nelson, 3202 Grove Ave.; Florence Smith, 312 W. Leigh St.; Norval Coole, 715 N. 5th St.; William Walker, 1092 North Fifth Street; Grace Williams, 818 West Leigh Street; Sister Goodman, 526 N. Adams St.; James Perkins, 409 N. Madison St.; Thelma Thomas, 613 Catherine St.; William Paye, 203 Chaffin St.; Russell Mitchell, 121 N. Madison St.; Laura Banks, 82 E. 22nd St.; Ernest Taylor, 12 W. Federal St.; Joseph Spurck, 813 S. James St.; Carrie Poyton, 714 N. 4th St.; Jessie Loe, 717 N. 2nd St.; Minnie Cunningham, 703 W. Leigh St.; Grace Loney, 252 Printer St.; Susie Birettch, 406 E. Canal St.; Verne Sales, 124 Pullam St.; Lucie Eazer, 1223 W. Moore St.; Gladys Haley, 1108 St. Paul St.; John Harvey, 1501 Taylor St.; Oliver Johnson, 4 E. Jackson St.; Irma Denny, 610 N. 2nd St.; Herbert Ellis, 526 N. 2nd St. Sheffield (Ma.) Notes. Sheffield, Alk., June 8, 1914. Dear Editor: Allow space in this valuable paper to say a few words of the annual sermon of the Mosaic Templars of America, one of the best of the season. Grand Master, Mr. Joe Hines handled the gavel with patience. A beautiful program was rendered. Mrs. Belle Ronch lectured. Mrs. Zeller E. Price sang a solo; paper read by little Annie Coffee, also a paper by Mrs. Amanda Thomas; lecture on Growth of the Order by Mrs. Fannie Grant. The sermon was delivered by Rev. William Gaston. The number present were held spellbound until all adjourned. ZELL, E. PRICE. THE MOST POPULAR MINISTER. "It Costs You Nothing to Vote." Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A.M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Rev. L. J. Morris. 10,040 Rev. W. H. Skipwith, Phila. 9,645 Rev. W. F. Graham, Phila. 3,830 Rev. S. C. Manuel. 1,380 Rev. W. T. Johnson. 445 Rev. E. M. Mitchell. 200 Rev. W. P. Curl, Norfolk, Va. 175 Rev. R. G. Adams, Farmville 175 Rev. S. S. Morris. 130 Rev. Irving H. Carpenter, Harrisburg, Pa. 100 Rev. W. H. Stokes. 95 Rev. A. S. Thomas. 75 Rev. J. Gay. Grant, Charlotteville, Va. 40 Only the names of those who have had more than 25 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting contest. U. S. AUTHORITY ABOVE STATE'S Federal Power Over Interstate Railroads Upheld. STATE BOARD BEATEN Interstate Commerce Commission Is Paramount Where There Is Conflict, Court Rules. The supreme court of the United states upheld the interstate commerce commission's orders in the Shreveport rate case, thus placing interstate railroads more under the commission and less under state commissions. In holding that the rate making powers of the interstate commerce Commission takes precedence over the jurisdiction of state commission in situations where the reasonableness of interstate rates is called into question, the decision is believed to be one of the most sweeping declarations in favor of the dominant authority of the federal government that the supreme court has yet made. The interstate commerce commission found that class and other rates from Shreveport to Texas points were unreasonable and ordered rates to be equalized, so that Shreveport would not be discriminated against in favor of Dallas and Houston. Justice Hughes announced the decision of the court. He spoke of the unrestricted power of the interstate commerce commission over interstate commerce, saying the commission was expressly created to prevent conflicting state legislation. Justice Hughes pointed out that congress and not the states had the power to prevent the instruments of interstate commerce from being used so as to injure interstate commerce. Justice Hughes said that congress, not the states, might prescribe the rule when state and national interests conflict. "Congress is entitled to keep open the highways of interstate commerce in the interest of fair treatment to all persons," said Justice Hughes. He indicated the government must control rates in the interest of interstate commerce. Whether congress reduces intrastate rates to conform with interstate rates, was not material, the court said. Referring to the United Minnesota rate case, Justice Hurley said that decision was expressly reserved in those cases as to what the outcome would have been had the interstate commerce commission found that the Minnesota rates discriminated against interstate commerce. The supreme court affirmed the decision of the commerce court upholding the commission's orders. The far-reaching effect of the decision lies in the fact that rates which the interstate commerce commission ordered indirectly increased to remove the discriminations were prescribed by the Texas state railroad commission. Under the federal commission's orders the only-way the railroads may escape conflict with the Texas commission is to reduce the interstate rates from Shreveport to Texas cities so as to put the Louisiana city on a competitive ba SALLY - FOR THE WHERE POPULAR THE MOST POPULAR LADY. "It Costs You Nothing to Vote." Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A.M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Mrs. E. V. Kelly, Nortfolk, Va. 7030 Miss Marletta L. Chiles. 5850 Mrs. Ella O. Waller. 8900 Mrs. Patty Whiteburn, Pulaski 610 Mrs. Eva B. Evans. 385 Mrs. Floyd Ross. 225 Only the names of those who have had more than 25 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting contest. Should the railroads elect, to increase the Texas rates as the commerce court had declared they must, a new chapter in the novel situation would develop. The laws of Texas would make the railroads liable to a penalty of $10,000 to the state and $500 to each shipper, for each shipment on which the low state rates were disregarded. Policeman Shoots Robber. Caught in the act of robbing Focht & Lacey's hardware store at Birdsboro, near Reading, Pa., a man was shot and killed by Lloyd, a policeman. The body fell into a creek from the second-story window and lay there with the loot. The man was later identified as Daniel X. Bressler, of Reading, who had no regular home. The police got a tip that robbers were in the store. A search was made, but no trace of the intruders could be found. Later a citizen living near the store telephoned to the police that they again saw burglars in the building. When Lloyd neared the place he discovered the man leaning out of the second-story with a pistol in his hand. The robber fired and missed the policeman. The latter returned the shot and it pierced the intruder's heart. The body dropped into Hay creek. Thinking that the robber was shamming, the policeman made no attempt to go near the creek. Some of the loot, including revolvers and razors, were found on the body. A series of robberies have been going on in the borough for the past two weeks. It is believed the man who was killed was a member of the gang that is supposed to have committed the robberies. The high cost of living was given another knockout punch by a government report promising a record combined wheat yield of compromised bush- In addition to the estimated yield of 625,000 bushels for winter wheat; the report shows a condition of 95.5 per cent for spring wheat on an average of 17,000 bushels. This is a particularly good start for the spring crop. The estimated output for spring bushels, making the predicted crop of 17,000 bushels, James A. L. has in recent a month ago was the first to report with such a prediction. He would not be surprised at the yield reached by 1,000,000 bushels. The deterioration of about 3 per cent in winter wheat since last month is not especially bearish, as harvest time is so near. The indicated yield of spring wheat per acre is 14.6 bushels and of winter wheat 16.9 bushels. Killis Husband, Hides Body, Surrenders "I have killed my husband and I am willing to pay the penalty," quietly rem- marked Mrs. Dollie McSurley, as she walked into the office of Sheriff Banner Hill in Charleston, W. Va. Prosecuting Attorney Townsend was quickly summoned, and Mrs. McSurley made a detailed statement to him. She said her husband, Serrt McSurley, had come to their home at Sarensbury, near Charleston, last Saturday afternoon after he had been drinking, that he mistreated one of their children and tried to kill her with a butcher knife. She seized a hatchet, hit him on the head with it and when he was down By THEY ARE NOT NO SWEDISH SAILORS, THE RIVER SHANNON FLOWS! Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A. M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Dr. Albert A. Tennant..... 1125 Dr. George R. Ferguson, Charlottesville, Va. ..... 1190 Dr. E. R. Jefferson..... 775 Dr. James E. Jackson..... 130 Dr. J. O. Dawson..... 100 Dr. R. O. Mundin..... 65 Only the names of those who have had more than 25 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting content. She bid the body in the cellar, where she kept it until Monday. She then dragged it 200 feet to the tracks of the Kinawin & Michigan railroad, where it was struck by a train. Given $22,629 Heart Balm. Given $2,000 Heart Balm. A verdict awarding $2,000 damages to Miss Georgia Jay against Hester Rodeheaver, chairmaster for "Billy" Sunday, the evangelist, for breach of promise to marry, was rendered by a jury in the circuit court in Calaico. Miss Jay affirms that she met Rodeheaver in Iowa, that they became derm friends and that he proposed marriage to her and was accepted. Later, she declared, he returned to marry her "because marriage would interfere with his career." Taxicab rules, long strolls and discussion of future plans figured largely in the testimony of Miss Jay, and evidence was presented showing that Rodeheaver was paid $100 a week and traveling expenses. Duryea Sent to Matteawan. Chester I. Duryea, who on May 5 shot and killed his father, Iliam Duryea, the well-known starch manufacturer, in Brooklyn, was committed to the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Matteawan. The commitment was skipped after several physicians and bestified that Duryea was the victim of hallucinations and a paranoidas. Tries Triple Suicide. After taking four pieces of broken glass, draining a bottle of iodine and stabbing himself in the stomach, all within fifteen minutes, James Hicks, a farmer of Half Way, near Hagentown, Md., is lying in the Washington county hospital, with small chance for his recovery. Holsted Overboard, Drowna. Harry Slaw, twenty five years old, whose home was at Woodbury, N. J., was working on a holding machine at Cooper's Delft wharf in Caldwell, when his children could in a book of the cable and he was drawn to the top of the crutch, thrown into the Delaware river and drowned. Wilson Names Chief Justice. Representative L. Harry Cowington, of Easton, Md., was nominated by President Wilson to be chief judge of the supreme court of the District of Columbia. He is a Democrat and has taken a leading part in framing the trust legislative program. Woodward W. Duke Killed. Woodward W. Duke, son of J. B. Duke, president of the American Tobacco company, was drowned under his overturned automobile in a mountain creek near Park City, Utah. The four other members of the party were not injured. Mother Away: Babies Burn. Three little children of Willey Belcher, a miner, were burned to death when fire destroyed their home near Simmons, W. Va. The mother had left the babies alone to visit a neighbor a mile away. Build Stile to Steal Horse. Build Site to Steal Horse. Thleves stole a horse owned by Roderick Robertson from a wifefenced pasture near Middletown, N.Y. by piling stones on each side of the fence until the horse could step to the top strand. Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A. M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Robert C. Scott..... 325 G. W. Peace, Waverly, Va..... 115 A. D. Price..... 55 W. I. Johnson..... 45 UNOFFICIAL LIST. Only the names of those who have had more than 26 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting 346 Men Killed In Coal Mines In April Men. killed in the Uni- bered 246, April, 1913. due to an e- which killed months end total was 918 killed year. Men killed in and about coal mines in the United States in April numbered 246, as compared with 285*4 in April, 1913. This large increase was due to an explosion at Eccles, W. Va., which killed 180 men. For the four months ending with April this year's total was 917 killed, compared with 918 killed in the same period last year. Gata First Mexican Pension. Gets First Mexican Pension. The first pension resulting from the troubles in Mexico was granted to the mother of Charles Smith, a marine, of Philadelphia, killed at Vera Cruz on April 22. Representative J. Hampton Moore made an application for a pension for the mother, Mrs. Jennie Smith, on April 27. She receives $12 a month, this amount having been forwarded to her on Friday. Escort Saves Drowning Girl. Miss Marie Cannon, nineteen years of age, was rescued from Harvey's lake, near Wilkie-Harre, Pa., by her escort, Jerome Malloy, when their boat capsized fifty yards from the shore. The swell from a passing steamer turned the rowboat over. Seamstress Gives $10,000 to Missions. The board of titonian missions of the Methodist Episcopal church in New York announced that Miss Nottle Yoo ward, of Sterline, Ill., has given $10,000 for the board's work. She earned the money working as a seamstress. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIN winter class fancy, $59.52 RYE FLOUR barrel. WHEAT q 1.02 CORN firm OATS q 1.0 lower era's POTAT'S'S new. POULTRY 17oz. 6oz. firm, cholera, etc. HUTTER & FOG's stew nearby. 24oz. LIVE CHICAGO: $1.10 salves, $1.10 $221; mixed, @8.25; rough, @7.80. CATTLE: $9.25; steers, $1.00 feeders, $0.25 $3.79/8.70, on SHERP size yearlings, $2.25, sprints. Son PHILADELPHIA — FLOUR dull; winter chief, 5.5 g 4.10; city mills, fancy, 5.6 g; RYE FLOUR firm, at $3.60 g 3.70 per barrel; WHEAT quiet, No. 2 reel, $1.01 g 1.0 g; CORN firm, No. 2 yellow, $1.4 g 25. OATS spelt, No. 2 white, 47 g 47 g; lower gravel, 41 g; POTATOES steady, at 70 g, bush; now, 61 g 3.25 g bagel. POTATOES live, very heavy, 17 g 17 g, cold, 17 g, hot 17 g, raw 1 firm, double, 17 g, cold, 17 g to 17 ers. BUTTER firm, fancy creamery, 29. FIGS stead, selected 25 g 27 g, accentry, 24 g, yellow, 16 g. Live Stock Prices CHICAGO HOGS native; bulk of calves, $ 1.10; NZ; light, $ 7.50; $ 2.11; mixed, $ 8.25; heaves, $ 7.71; $ 8.25; rough, $ 7.75; plks, $ 7.10 GAVS CATTLE, steady; heaves, $ 7.20; 9.25; steers, $ 7.10; stockers and fooders, $ 6.50; NZ; cows and buffers, $ 4.75; NZ; calves, $ 7.10; 2.15; cows, sheep, $ 5.50; NZ; 4.15; yearlings, $ 7.75; NZ; umbrella, $ 6.50; no. sprinks, $ 7.50; NZ Something New. Readers of The Richmond PLANET ET can always find copies of the paper on sale. Subscription, and ad vertisements and local news are taken at office rates. THE STANDARD NEWS CO., CLAS- Gary, President and General Man- ager, 131 W. 53rd St., New York. WANTED - SALESMEN - For REAL ESTATE. Big commission paid. Experienced men preferred. Write A. RODGERS, Lester, W. Va. GIVEN FREE Things I GOSH BROK Things We Never See GOSH, I M BROKE! FIVE SET OF SILVER FREE To introduce our gifted guests from a 30 piece set of silver in a laquered leatherette like this, bottles of our wonderful Kidney and Bladder Remedy. Bottle 1 for $8.00 with 30 days and you will receive the final of silver at once. Shipment to: BOSTON, MA. Springfield, Ohio ```markdown ``` BOXERS OF TODAY LACK REAL CLASS Fight Fans Think Scraper is Stalking When He Uses His Brains—Short, No Decision Bouts to Blame For De-oduction of the Game, Says Former Champion. When Frank Erne was champion lightweight he was known as the most brachy glovesman of his time, and Erne flourished when great lightweight were plentiful. Therefore, when he speaks of boxing, what he says has weight and is definitely interesting as well. Erne was discussing the Olympics Howard bout and in heavily commented on the boxing situation in general. "I see that they said Gilbens was stalking," reminiscent Erie. "It didn't appear that way to me. Gilbens is a student of boxing. He is no wild slinger. I think that those who professed his tactics were debiously wrong. He merely used good generalship in changing the pay from time to time. But generalship is no longer understood. It seems to me. "It is probably because of that fact that there are few good leaders at present. When one of them does something really cover it is usually misunderstood, just like Gilbens was misunderstood when he tried to make Howard open up instead of attempting to beat him down by main strength." BROOKLYN Photo by American Press Association. PACKEY M'FARLAND, PEER OF PRESENT DAY PUBLISHER. have held his own with Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy. They were more seasomal. They had too much experience. "I tell you why the old timers were better than the present set. In our time we fought twenty and twenty-five rounds, and you have to be a general to box over ten. We used to think nothing of the first ten. It was along about the fifteenth that the strain began to tell. Then headwork counted and the man with brains came to the front. "You don't have to think to box ten rounds. We would have thought that a joke. But twenty-five is a different thing. The last five rounds were torture. The mental strain was terrific as well as the muscular effort. When you are tired and exhausted it is much harder, as well as more necessary, to think and plan. That's why the long fights made good generals of us. "Packy McFarland is the peer of all boxers in the ring, today, principally because he understands feinting. His feinting is remarkable. Feinting is the real art of boxing. Why, in our day we never took an opening that was given us. We thought it a trap. We only took advantage of the openings that we made for ourselves by our feinting. There were real litters in those days, and one mistake was usually fatal. "Yes, boxing was decidedly different in those days. For one thing, there was more at stake. As a rule the purse' was cut two-thirds to the winner and one-third to the loser, and that made the strain much greater. "Another difference was the way we trained. Some of the lightweights of my time were almost as big as the middleweights of today, yet they made the weight by a long course of special preparation. For instance, weeks before a bout we would go out into the country where we had plenty of fresh air. Every morning we would do ten or twelve miles on the road, and that brought down the weight. We were just put on a strict diet. A full cup of tea with our meals was something not to be thought of. We were only allowed enough water for a gargle after exercising. There is none of that torture now. It is not necessary in order to tango through ten rounds with not even a decision at stake." NEW PITCHING DEVICE This One Hag Arms of Steel and Fingers to Throw Ball. A device for pitching a baseball to a batter, built into a system of planes whereby the batted ball, no matter where it is slammed, will return automatically to the pitcher, has been invented and set up at Princeton by Alexander MacMillan, son of Professor Charles MacMillan of the Princeton university faculty. It is said that the inventor solves the problem which confounds baseball managers which has herpetofurious required to have a regular human pitcher with some ball classes in the field before they could save their team batting practice. The machine delivers to the batter any number of regulation balls, as fast as one in every eight seconds if the batter wants them that fast. Every one passes directly over the plate and the height and speed at which they can be thrown is regulated by the lever which a man works behind the batter on the same principle as the clay plaster throwing machine. The batter stands at one end of the court, which is measured with nets on three sides, and on the fourth, that immediately behind the batter, is a canvas stretching from the ground up to a height of forty feet. The plumbing apparatus is站立ed with a distance away equal to half that separating the ordinary pitcher from the batter. It is composed of a throwing arm of steel played in a crane, with fingers atached to one end and a string spring to the other. Just below the finger is a catch and a trigger, the trigger protruding through in such a way that when the ball drops from a crane it modifies above the trigger it releases the catch and the spring forces the arm to catch the ball and hurt it across the plate. A lever directly below of the batter hangs the arm into position against the rebound and delivery of another ball. When the ball is hit, it goes into the canvas playing field which is marked for one base two bases, three bases and home runs. The ball rolls down this canvas after it has lost its impulse and follows the slide to a crane directly beneath the throwing machine. The ball rolls off a plane, converging toward this batte, and a plunger caries the ball from the entering crane at the bottom of the plumbing machine to the crane at the top through which the ball falls onto the plumbing arm for delivery to the batter. The batter is enabled to see the "winding" of the pitcher also, because he can see the ball appear in the plate above the pitcher arm and knows that as soon as it drops it will be pitched. GIANTS' GREAT BACKSTOPS. Meyers and McKee Form Best Com- bination in the Game. The New York Giants are famous for their strict policing staff, but when the fats take a break at the other end of 1 the battery they see one of the great set receiving departments in the business. Meyers and McLain both rank next to Archie and Almousth in the ranking of "best catchers" and both had and trotted extremely well. Previous to the jumping of Hartley and Wilson, these two mammoths had very little to do, but now that every game has to be taken care of by one or the other, there is a great race or between them for premium honors. Swords That Snapped. A great many swords were brought home after the war between the states welded in the middle, because the young officers who owned them had bragged about their elasticity and had broken them in trying to demonstrate it. The tragedy happened in this way: The young officer in setting out for the war had been given a fine sword by his admiring friends at home. He was told and made to believe that his sword was of tred Damascus or Toleto steel and that it would bend double without breaking. In camp somewhere the young captains and lieutenants would fall to vaunting their trusty blades, and on a bed one of them would stick the point of his sword into a tree and begin to bend the hilt around to meet the point. And just as the hilt came around the blade snapped in two in the middle. (Very few of these presentation swords were as Damascus or as Toledo as they were supposed to be.) After that the two parts of the sword had to be welded, and the weapon shows the welding to this day.—New York Mail. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SHOULD BE THE CHALLENGER Winner of Preliminary Matches Between Different Countries Meets American Team For the Trophy In the Late Summer - Antipodeans and Canadians May Play in West. Tennis players representing the cream of seven nations will contest in the 2011 Davis cup matches to be held in this country and abroad, and definite arrangements are now under way to make this the best season ever experienced in international competition. England, Australia, Germany, Canada, France, Belgium and the United States will be represented in this year's Davis cup matches, the first six being the challenging nations. It is generally thought that Australia will be challenger for the cup when the final-round is reached, but there may be a few surprises in store. Canada drew Australia in the preliminary tie, but the northern players are not discouraged, and they look forward to the match with pleasure. Canada disposed of both Belgium and South Africa last year and lost the matches with the United States. As two of the star Canadians live on the Pacific coast an effort is being made by Canada to have the preliminary TENNIS Photo by American Press Association. ANTHONY N. WILDING. nary the played in that section. - R. P. Powell, one of the best of the Canadian rocket welders, and R. P. Schwengers both favor Vancouver or Victoria for the matches. Australia has officially named its Davis cup tennis team as the players are on their way abroad, and a number are on their way to the scene of the Davis cup matches. From Melbourne comes the report that Anthony F. Wilding, the world's greatest player; Norman E. Brookes, Alfred W. Dunlap and Stanley N. Donat will make up the team. The sailing of A. W. Dunlap was to have been delayed, owing to the burning of the Colosseum, one of the drapery stores owned by the company in which Dunlap is a director. But almost at the last minute Dunlap decided to sail on the original date and did so. Among the leading players in the 1914 matches will be J. C. Parke, England, the great Irish player, who has been ranked by many as being on a par with our own Maurice E. McLoughlin, champion of the United States; H. Kleinsroth, the German; Anthony Wilding and Stanley Donat, Australia; R. B. Powell, Canada, and our own Davis cup stars, Maurice McLoughlin, R. Norris Williams and Wallace E. Johnston. The players who will probably be selected to represent the various nations are as follows: United States—McLoughlin, Williams, Johnston, Hackett. England—Dixon, Lowe, Barrett, Parke. Canada—Schwengers, Powell, Mayes, Foulkes. Australia—Wilding, Brookes, Dunlap, Donat. Germany—Rabe, Kleinsroth, Freltzhelm, Kreutzler. France—Decougis, Gobert, Laurents, Germot. SETS SPEEDWAY RECORD. Bollot Circles Indianapolis Track In 1 Minute 35-4 seconds Georges Bollot, the French automobile race driver, set a new record for one lap at the Speedway, Indianapolis, when he circled the two and one-half mile track in 1 minute 35-4 seconds. This is the second time that the record has been broken in three days. The old record of 1 minute 37 seconds, made in 1010, was lowered by Joe Dawson, who circled the track in 1 minute 36-2-5 seconds. Later Bollot equaled Dawson's mark and afterward circled the course in three-fifths of a second time. HAVE BALLOONS ENTERED. Austria and Belgium Will Be Represented in Big Race. Austria and Belgium each will have two balloons entered in the international race for the James Gordon Bennett trophy, to start from Kansas City Oct. 6 next, according to an announcement by George M. Mayers, president of the Kansas City Aero club. There we received in the Chicago postage the other day a souvenir postal card bearing, in lieu of a private name and address, only the following inscription: "To the greatest Pitcher on Earth." The postal was sent to the dead letter office, where one of the funeral directors of defunct correspondence was quick to grasp the situation. She promptly forwarded the card to Walter Perry Johnson of the Washington America. He has filed it among the other acquaintances of his remarks in the career. COBB HITS ALL BOX MEN ALIKE Tyrus Plays No Favorite. While Jackson Fears a Few. "One reason why Ty Cobb leads Joe Jackson in the batting averages each year is that Cobb all pitchers with impartial vigor while Jackson plays favorites" described Fred Blinding, the Nap pitcher. It was at a fanning bein Cleveland the other day. "When Cobb likes hitting there isn't a pitcher, the American league with speed or curves enough to stop pitching. Chief Barker and Jack Warhol both have Jackson's groove. He can't hit either of them." is that Jackson isn't down to first base on many a bit that a base runner would a light-footed person first; not even Cobb more bases on a long time he is rounding a triple, say, or a posse is just going any man in the Butterground. But that many singles, him, too, as a base looks to be a long of the time, and he often in the right Cobb goes straight, further than any other. He can go 20 or 27 back, he is power But Jackson, though people in the stand, is toward second, is gen of the big and really far down as Cobb "He never been able to hit either Bender or W. Wip, though he drew about as well against W. Wip Johnson as Cobb ever." We don't get to see Cobb hitting as much Johnson, but from what I hear T. doesn't after his style materially when he faces Wattier. We know Jackson he doesn't. He grips his hit just as close to the end as when hitting a shot the slower man in the league. And he gets his hits off Wattier just about as often as any one. "Bender and Warhop, though, have something on him when they are pitching up to form. They have him popping up into the air like any bushier. Don't know why it, but Jackson can siders himself a pretty lady ball play any time he gets a hit off either of them." BENDER STILL ON DECK. Mack's Great Indian Tworler Going Great Guns. Many of the wise ones figured that Chief Bader's days are a star were about Sultan, but the Chippewa has given them the laugh and is still twisting them across the dish in great style. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Photos by American Press Association. CHRIFT REFERER. Mack has had trouble in the past making the Indian get down to business at the start of the season, but this year he went to work in earnest and has prepared himself thoroughly for the long pull next September. Challenges. A white haired lady, who had been awarded £180 for the death of her husband, applied for it to be paid out to her in the Bow county court. . . Judge Will-Will you have a crossed check, to save trouble if you have your pocket picked? . . The Lady.-Certainly not. I've looked after myself all these years and think I can do it now. (Looking round the court)-Who is it that thinks he can pick my pocket-London T-Bits. Trouble Either Way "Who are those two worry looking men who both admit they are afraid to go home?" "No," replied Miles Coyenne, "is the husband of a sprucfight, and the other is the husband of an anti-sprucfight."—Washington, later. It is deplorable, but nevertheless true, that there are men who think it savors of offeminacy to be seen often in church. These men should awaken to the error of their ways. The really strong men, the men of the nation, are constant churelgoers. They rarely miss a Sunday. The story is told of a great composer who on one occasion was accorded a magnificent ovation. The audience cheered him for fully five minutes. It was a tribute calculated to turn any man's head. Then there came cries for a speech. The composer faced the great multitude of his admirers and said: "WHAT DOTH IT PROFIT A MAN TO GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD AND LOSE HIS OWN SOUL?" THAT WAS ALL. THE AUDIENCE WAS ELECTRIFIED. THEY KNEW THE DEEP RELIGION OF THE MAN AND GRASPED THE BIGNIFICANCE OF HIS REMARKS. THE OVATION THAT WENT BEFORE WAS AS NOTHING COMPARED TO THAT WHICH FOLLOWED. THAT GREAT AUDIENCE DIDN'T THINK THIS MAN EFFEMINATE. HE WAS BIG ENOUGH TO PROCLAIM PUBLICLY HIS FAITH IN GOD AND A HEREAFTER. IT IS THE WEAK RATHER THAN THE STRONG MAN WHO, WHILE-PROFESSING A BELIEF IN GOD, REMAINS AWAY FROM CHURCH. IF YOU BE LIEVE IN GOD, PRACTICE YOUR BELIEF BY GOING TO CHURCH. GOD DOESN'T ASK MUCH OF YOUR TIME. Don't delay GOING TO CHURCH. Start in next Sunday. Get the habit. You'll find it is not a hard task. Join the process. By going to church you set a good example to your neighbor. It will set him thinking. You will please your wife, your mother, your sister. It will till them with happiness to see that you are on the road to righteousness. And he honest with yourself. Don't you know you are a lot happier after an hour with God? GO TO CHURCH! KING PIN OF PLAYERS. You may say what you please about Ty Cobb being swell handled and all that, but he made two plays in a recent game that entitled him to the reputation of being the best ball player in the world. With a man on third and second he hit to the infield. The runner was caught at the plate, and Ty, figuring that the play would be made that way, purposely ran off first to draw a throw to second. While they were trying to get him the other man dislashed for the plate and scored. Cobb thereon ran all the way to third while the ball was being thrown home. Such plays have made him famous. LET THEM ALONE. To parents of children who are past the babyhood stage Let them alone more. Let them do things for themselves. Doing things for oneself is the greatest developer of ability that is known to man. This applies to children as well as to adults. To learn by doing—that is one of the prime principles of modern education. The teacher is the director, not the performer. So should be the parent, who is the best instructor. Do not be afraid of the youngest making mistakes. You do the same, you know, in spite of your longer experience. And you are there to prevent the little feet from continuing long on the wrong path. That is your duty and privilege. Give the children the opportunity of developing the spirit of initiative, which is a possession not to be purchased in the market place or in schools. It must be acquired by test by experiment, by action, not by present and instruction. The latter are good, of course, as they represent the accumulated wisdom of heredity. The former is better, for it represents the will and ability to carry on the life of the ages. Children are naturally imitative and gregarious—that is, they possess the instinct of locking together. The solitary child is the exception. Boys want to get together in games of ball or follow my leader or prisoner's base or other pastimes in which many can join. Girls love to play house and school. The young of the species mope if they are aggregated. That is a natural instinct. Yet it may be overestimated, for the invaluable spirit of initiative and leadership is often developed by solitary thinking away from the crowd. Bonaparte, probably the greatest example of command of others the world has ever known, was a solitary boy. If your child shows any signs at all of thinking out thinks for himself and by himself, encourage him in it. It is splendid mental exercise. Here is the testimony of an expert on this point: "The group activities of the young today are vastly more inclusive and elaborate then they were formerly," says Professor M. V. O'Brien of the University of Wisconsin. "Parents testify that their children are often not alone at all. "These changes in social life have already produced a pronounced influence upon our people. The tendency of this new life is to make young people more alert, more self reliant in the presence of others, perhaps even more "smart" than was true in the old order. "But at the same time young people do not have training outside of the school in long continued application to any task. They are not trained in working independently and in isolation." The Sacrifices Psyche. JOHN SMITH RYAN We are too apt to forget that to his own generation there was no such person as the Garter. Amid the skirts and pennants of the diary, his days of cheer and his nights at the play, his family movies and his personal details, men have lost sight of the move and one side of him who proudly possessed in putting these things which he own --- --- ruled from all the world beside into the safe cipher of his only confidant. As we go through the mass of correspondence, as we read the endless list of orders and monomnibus, catalogues of ships, reports, recommendations, statements of accounts and observe the operation and results of his administration we perceive the petty, childish, simple figure evoked by literary critics from the diary transformed into the truer character of the historian—man shrewd, cautious, able, conscientious, honest, brave, wholly devoted to his service and his government.—Wilbur C. Abbott in Yale Iterow. THE WAYS OF A MAN. They Are Not Necessarily Unalterable as Every Woman Knows. He carried flowers and diamond rings to please that dazzling belle, and carnels and other things that damnels so well. He'd sit for hours upon a chair and hold her on his knees; he blow his money here and there as though it grew on trees "If I had half what you are worth," he used to say, "my sweet, I put a awl awl round the earth and lay it at your feet." He had no other thought, it seemed, than just to cheer her heart, and every thing of which she dreamed he purchased in the mart. "When we are spilled," he used to say, "you'll have all you desire—a gold mine or a band of hay, a dachshund or a lyre. My one great aim will be to make your life a thing of joy, soaste and to the nitar take your little Clarence boy." And so she thought she drew a peach when they were wed in June. Alas, how oft for plums we reach and only get a prune. "And so you want another hat!" he thundered to his frum. "Just tell me what is wrong with that—the end you're wearing now! No wonder that I have the blues, the way the money goes. Last week you blew yourself for shoes; next week you'll want new clothes: "I wish you were like other wives and would like them behave; it is the object of their lives to help their husbands save. All day I'm in the business fight and strain my heart and soul, and when I journey home at night you touch me for my roll. You want a twenty dollar hat to hold your topknot down or else a new Angora cat, a indog or a gown. You lie awake at night and think of things you'd like to buy, and when I draw a little chink you surely make it fly. "With such a wife as you, I say, a husband has no chance. You pull his starboard limb by day; by night you rob his pants." "My sainted mother, when she dwell in this sad vale of tears, had one old lid, of cloth or felt, she wore for thirty years. She helped my father all the time, she pickled every bone, and if she had to blow a dime it made her weep and moan. "The hat you wear is good as new; 'twilf do another year. So don't stand round, the rag to chew. I'm busy now, my dear."—Walt Mason in Judge. The Ruide Symphony The idea that music may be harmful—that it can create a fever in the blood dangerous to life and reason—will come as a revelation to many. Friedrich Nietzsche, the well known German philosopher, declared that there is something in some music, most notable in Wagner and Teachikowsky, which acts unfavorably on the brain and nerves of many people. Teachikowsky's baleful influence cannot be denied. He destroyed himself after composing his famous "Sixth Symphony," and as several have died by their own hands after playing it it has come to be known as the "nukide symphony." The Homeric Poems. No one of any literary pretensions believes any longer in the one time prevalent opinion that the "Iliad" and "Odyssey" were composed by a single poet, be he Homer or some one else. Wolf away back in 1785 proved that the poems are the result of many minds, being made up of many parts of many periods and finally collected and arranged by Fitzgerald about R. C. 1839—New York American. JOHNNY MOUSE IN THE FIELD OF ADVENTURE IT WON'T BE LONG WITH SPRING NOW NOW DO YOU KNOW? YESTERDAY I SAW A BIG PLACE OF DENSE FLYING NORTH IT CAN'T BE LONG UNTIL SUMMER THEN! WHY? I SAW A LARGE PLACE OF DENSE GOING NORTH! Curtis Meer By the Professor. Professor Jones and Mrs. Jones were both of the type collegially known as strawberry blonds. In accordance with the immemorial custom of professors' families on small salaries at this particular southern college, the Jones family grew space, Mary, the first, was born, and her hair came peripherly near to be coarse. The twins lost to Mary in resuscit of red hair by just a shade. Johnny, the next, bade fair at three months to make Mary seem a neutral color. Now, Mrs. Jones longed for just one black haired one. When the learned professor ofology from the scientific department dropped in for supper Mrs. Jones almost tearfully proponed to him a question. "Oh, doctor," she asked, "do you think it must always be heraldic?" The doctor looked from the autores of Professor and Mrs. Jones to the successive four alarms of fire red hair on that woman, "Not so much that," he assured her at last, "as redhelicary."—New York Post. Suspicious. "There's something the matter with that man. I know it." "What do you mean?" "There's something about his character that is bad." "How can you say that? He's a man of standing in this community." "I don't care. I wouldn't trust him." "What a silly idea! His honor has never been questioned." "Oh, yes, it has, and that's why I say that with all his fine outward show there's something bad behind him." "I don't see what makes you say that. Everybody knows he's all right." "My suspicions have been confirmed. Wan't he drawn on a jury the other day and didn't the lawyer for the defense, peremptorily discharge him? That lawyer wouldn't have him in the case for anything." -Detroit Free Press. Lost Her Place. Gertrude, aged three, sat in her high chair at the dinner table turning about in her fingers a small ear of corn, from which she had been nibbling a row at a time. Suddenly she burst into tears. "What is the matter, dear?" asked her mother. "I've lost my place!" sobbed the little one—Delinator. Anxiety. "I understand that you are going to retire from politics," said the friend. retire from politics," said the friend. "Well," replied Senator Borgham, "I put that rumor out among my constituents as a sort of feeler. It was received with so much enthusiasm that I'm afraid it's going to come true."—Washington Star. On a Common Level Consoling Friend—Chew up, old chap At best the only difference between poetry and poverty is a "v" Despondent Foot—Yes; I know. The ewe) is just the same in both of them. —Judge. Truthful. "I hadn't been talking with him three minutes before he called me an am. What sort of a person in he?" "Well, I never knew him to tell a lie." She deep things of this world are not answered by stagnation—Jesse on this. THE PLANET 10-Offers Ten Prizes-10 "IT COSTS YOU NOTHING TO VOTE." PLANET PRIZES PLANET PRIZES PLANET PRIZES PLANET PRIZES We Offer a Suit of Clothes, made to order, a Silver Loving Cup or a Gold Watch to the Minister who receives the Highest number of votes. We Offer a Suit of Clothes, made to order, a Silver Loving Cup or a Gold Watch to the Physician or Dentist, who receives the Highest number of votes. We Offer a Suit of Clothes, made to order, a Silver Loving Cup or a Gold Watch to the Funeral Director, who receives the Highest number of votes. We Offer a Round Trip Ticket to the Panama Exposition at San Francisco to the Lady receiving the Highest number of votes. Place.....Votes to.....credit Rev., Dr., Fun. Dir. or Lady PEACE PACT AGAIN IN SIGHT American Plan Goes to Mexican Delegates. CARRANZA REPLY ON WAY U. S. to Demand No Indemnity, Despite Great Cost of Vera Cruz Occupation. Plans for the pacification of Mexico took a spurt in the mediation race and a working agreement between the Huerta representatives and the American delegates in the "A. B. C." conferences at Niagara Falls, Ont., is expected within a few days. Optimism was as prevalent as was the gloom before Huerta countermand his order for the blockade of Tampa and the halting of the rebel ammunition on the steamship Antilla. That affairs were actually "progressing satisfactorily," as Secretary of State Bryan has been accustomed to describing the situation, was indicated by a statement made by Frederick W. Lehmann, one of the American delegates, after a private conference with Ambassador Da Gama, of Brazil, chief of the mediation envoy. "We are getting down to the definite things in our discussions," said Mr Lehmann. "Minister Naon has said that he thought we could get through within a few days. I hope that we shall." Several developments have contributed to this feeling that mediation may yet prove successful. First, of course, was the claring away of the war clouds that overhung the harbor of Tampico. Now comes the delivery of the American pacification plan to the Huerta delegates, with the forecast that it will be welded with the plan already outlined by the Mexican delegates into a substantial form of agreement. Then came the authoritative announcement that the United States would exact no indemnity from Mexico as a result of the occupation of Ver FIRST PRIZES. Offer a Suit of Clothes to a Gold Watch to the Mint or votes. Offer a Suit of Clothes to a Gold Watch to the Physi t number of votes. Offer a Suit of Clothes to a Gold Watch to the Fun- t number of votes. Offer a Round Trip Ticket to the Lady recor Use this Blank in send SUBSCRIPTION W DATE PLANET, North Fourth Street, Richmond, Virginia. enclosed $ for w and No. Votes to. Rev., Dr., F PLANET PR Finally word came that Carranza's belated reply to the mediator's latest note was on the way. This headed off the publication of the mediators' correspondence with General Carranza and prevented what might have been a definite break between the Constitutionalists and the "A. B. C." envoys. The Huerta government has learned through the American mediators that the United States will not ask Mexico to pay a "war" indemnity and that the Wilson administration will be content to have set up in Mexico a stable government to succeed the Huerta regime. After a long conference between the mediators and the Mexican delegates it was learned that the counter proposals of the United States were not entirely satisfactory, but the Mexican delegates expressed confidence that in a few more conversations the points of disagreement would be adjusted. It was generally predicted that the peace plan would be virtually agreed upon by the Mexican and the American delegates by the end of the week. The American proposals provide the method of transforming the executive power in Mexico City from the present regime to a new provisional government which shall in a few months conduct elections for president, vice president and members of congress. The correspondence between the mediators and the Constitutionalists is expected to be brought to an end is another day or two. The mediators are insistent on their original terms—declaration of an armistice and broadening the discussion from international to internal questions. The Constitutionalists are willing to meet the mediators on a satisfactory basis as to the latter point, but they are also lately determined against declaring any armistice. The Constitutionalists undoubtedly will have a voice in the selection of the man to be provisional president and at least two of their number would occupy the principal portfolios of the new cabinet. The land and educational questions are simply declarations of principles on which reforms later may be under taken and do not commit the new government to any definite program. Marine Reported Drowned Marine Reports Drowned Samuel Henton, private of marines is believed to have drowned of Loboe Island, Florida. Admiral Badger reported to the navy department. Henton, who was attached to the Tunnan, left the ship with a swimming party for Loboe Cruz. made to order, a Silv minister who receives the made to order, a Silv physician or Dentist, who re made to order, a Silv general Director, who re met to the Panama Exp relving the Highest number ing in subscription VOTING BLANK. which send The Planet for State un. Dir. or Lady PRIZES . PLANET PRIZES Island and was seen on the reef. A search later failed to reveal any trace of him. --- Gets Whisky as Loan Security. Edward M. Pattison, of German town, Ohio, won title to 210 barrels of whisky as security for a loan of $5500 claimed by trustees in bank rupture of David Rohrer, a German town distiller, who borrowed from Pattison and failed. Troops to Stay in Colorado. Federal troops will remain in Colorado for the present, according to President Wilson. He had no other comment to make on the strike situation. GENERAA VILLA: Latest Picture of Leader of Mexican Rebels. [Image of a man with a mustache and a high collar, possibly a soldier or a military officer]. General Villa is gradually pushing his way to Mexico City. This is his most recent picture, having been taken at Haltillo immediately after the capture of that town. It shows a characteristic expression of the rebel chief- We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Minister receiving the Second Highest number of votes We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Physician or Dentist receiving the Second Highest number of votes. We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Funeral Director receiving the Second Highest number of votes. We Offer a Silver Service to the Lady who receives the Second Highest number of votes. (State whether a Minister, Physician Dentist, Funeral Director or Lady.) This Coupon is good for Five Votes and will not be good after Sept. 1, 1914. Bloodhounds Trail Murderer. Four big posses, two of them with bloodhounds, are out searching the hills west of Danbury, Conn., and in Putnam county, N. Y., for the negro who shot and killed Mrs. John Harrison and mortally wounded her husband on their farm at Patterson, N. Y. Samuel Haynes, a negro, had been working for Harrison for a month. In that time, he had insulted Mrs. Harrison, who was only twenty-one years old and exceptionally pretty. Harrison had ordered him to keep away from the house. Haynes had been to the village and had been drinking. When he returned to the farm Harrison was in the barn milking the cows. The negro went to the house, and while the young wife was preparing supper he attacked her. She ran from the house, screaming, with her little boy, two years old, toddling after her. The negro pursued them, and as Mrs. Harrison reached the barn her husband, who had heard the screams, appeared in the door. Haynes then had drawn a pistol and he fired four times at Harrison. Each bullet struck the farmer's body. Mrs. Harrison ran forward to aid her husband, who was then staggering, and as she did the negro fired his last bullet at her. It went through her abdomen. She dropped beside her husband and the negro ran. 8000 Go. Out On Strike. Declaring that they would not return to their places in the factories of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing company and the Westinghouse Machine company in Pittsburgh, Pa., until their working conditions were improved, approximately 5000 men and women, members of the Allegheny Congenial Industrial Union, struck. Several hundred girls, each with a tin horn, paraded through East Pittsburgh, cheered by crowds of strikers on the sidewalks. Acquired of Killing Father Acquisition of Nining Punjab Lee Hoyt, twenty years old, was found not guilty in Chillicothe, Mo. of murdering his father, Edward Hoyt, a wealthy goodman, who was beaten to death with an axe in his barn on Nov. 28, 1812. Penney Bridge Go On Full Time. Orders were issued placing the 2006 men in the Pennsylvania railroad's Juniata shops in Altoona, Pa., on full time, fifty-two hours a week. They have been working forty-five. SECOND PRIZES. THE PLANET VOTING CONTEST. The Ashburn Brothers Mfg. Co. (Inc.), Established 1909; Office and Factory, Lynchburg, Va. The race's most progressive business men and women as stockholders. Hard work will win. Mr. Adolphus Humbles, the great Negro Philanthropist and friend, who is lending Virginia Seminary at this time, $20,000. Mr. Jack Everett, who erected the great True Reformer's Building in Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mary R. Hayes Allen, who was the widow of Prof. Hayes and others have lined up to make this one of the greatest Negro enterprises in the Country. We are in position to fill all orders promptly. We can give better material and better workmanship for less money. We make shirts to fit you; send in your order now. We can start you in profitable business at home taking orders for the Factory. Send $1.50 for first-class sample shirts and outfit for taking orders. Stock sale $12.00 per share. Write today, to THE ASHBURN B.IOS. SHIRT MFG. CO., Lynchburg, Va. HOUSE AND LAND FOR SALE. Frank Waugh has FOR SALE. ONE HOUSE and 15 AORES of LAND. Price, ($950.00) Nine Hundred and fifty dollars. One-half Cash Balance, Monthly Payments. Glasgow, Virginia. Do You Know Them? John Withers died recently in Steubenville, Ohio, leaving a widow. His K. of P. policy had been assigned to his mother, Mary Elizabeth Withers. He had other relatives. His father's name was Johnson Withers. Any information will be gladly received at this office. Must Have Had Experiences. "Never mind, dear," he said reassuringly as she raised her sweet face from his shoulder and they both saw the white blur on his coat; it will all brush off." "Oh, Charlie," she burst out, sobbing, hiding her face again upon his whitey shoulder, "how do you know?"—Semperville Journal. VALUE OF VOTES. 2 Months, 25c. 10 4 Months, 50c. 30 8 Months, $1.00 90 12 Months, $1.50 150 Do You Know Them? Mound Bayou. Miss.. May 5, '14. Any information leading to my people will be thankfully received. Now this is the condition of the case and it might seem very late for I have been promising to try for a long, long time. On or about 1855 or 1858 I think according to grandma's information, grandma and her four girl children were sold at Jackson, Miss, and the slave traders had been prompted to not let her write back for she was minor heirs property and they said the heirs would purue and take them, therefore she never did get any correspondence with her people. Now her people, her owners, were named Thomas Tucker and her brother was named Bill Tucker. Her name was Rosa Tucker and her four girls names were as follows: the oldest was my mother, her name was Margrett; next was named Jennie; next, Matilda and the baby or younger, Josephine. Her owners were prominent white people and lived in the city of Richmond; Va. If there are any of the Tuckers in or around about, please see the oldest ones to see if they can remember Grandina Rosa, she was small in statue, weighing about 105 pounds. If there are any of them please let them write me and you will greatly oblige Yours truly, ALEX. MYERS. AGENTH - BIGGEST. REST MONEY Maker. 24x28 Complete framed pictures 12c.. Sell 50c Big Hit. Tremendous sales. Also Portraits. Convexer, Pillow Tops, etc.. Low prices. 30 days credit. PEOPLE'S PORTRAIT. Dept. Chicago, HI. AGENTS WANTED—I HAVE THE Best Agent's Proposition ever offered, as regular or side line, you can make from $10 to $20 per week. Ladies in particular. Write for particulars. GEORGES HAWKING, Box 64, Chester, Va. 4 --- Dixie Theatre HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE AND STOCK COMPLETE CHANGE OF VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM TWICE A WEEK MONDAY AND THURSDAY—TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS EACH WEEK CHANGE OF MATINEE TO SATURDAY Beginning Week of May 25th, only ONE MATINEE A WEEK, which will be on SATURDAY. Big Feature Picture Program. Also Beginning next Week we will run THREE WARNER'S Features each week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. COUPON Free Admission to Saturday Matinee. To any child, presenting this Coupon, with Five Cents, will be Given TWO TICKETS to Saturday Matinee. ```markdown ``` THE PONY CONTEST is Now On and some Boy- or Girl will win a Beautiful Pony, Buggy and Harness. Get-busy and make a good start Deposit Ballots at Theatre and PLANET Office. Barlo's Princess, stair Oil Madame, On receipt of $1.00, I will mail you. A Bottle Earle's Princess Hair Oil. A Bottle Earle's Violet or Lilac Water A Jar of Earle's Princess or Cold Cream. Goods shipped by return mail. JAMES T. EARLD. D. O. Box 290, Newport, R. I. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RICHMOND PLANET. W. M. Robinson WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER, Fish, Oysters and Game, 120 N. 17TH ST.