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1776 138 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 1914 VOLUME XXXI, NO. 32 Johnson Winner in 20th Round Moran Is Easily Outpointed, But Proves Game. Paris, June 27.—"Jack" Johnson still holds the heavyweight champion ship of the world. In a hard-fought battle at the Veledrome D'Hiver here to-night he easily defeated Frank Moran, of Pittsburgh, on points in a twenty-round contest. Moran was game and stubborn. He did most of the leading, and made many friends. NOTED WOMEN THERE. The great amphiltheatre presented a wonderful sight. The singular spectacle was presented of several hundred women, in handsome gowns applauding the two pugilists as they struggled up, and down the ring, fointing and dodging, and hammering each other. Among the women were those who bore such great names in French society as Baroness Henry de Rothschild, the younger Duchess D'Uzes. Countess Mathieu de Noaille, the poet Princess de Lucingo, the Duchess de Rohan, Princess Mourouzeff, and Countess de Proumiers. WIFE CHEERS JOHNSON. Johnson's white wife occupied a prominent position, wearing as many diamonds as most of the great ladies. She cried out shrilly from time to time: "Hit him, daddy!" "Come along, pop!" "Now, then, Jack, let him have another." Gloved hands joined in the applause as the two gladiators struggled for the supremacy. MANY PROMINENT MEN. Spencer Eddy. former American Minister to Argentina, sat near the ringside. Behind him sat the Duke of Westminster, while not far away were the Earl of Sefton, Louis Barthou, former premier of France; the Marquis de Lafayette the Duke D'Uzes, Marquis de Breteuil, Baron James de Rothschild and Count Clary GIVES "GOOD LUCK" KISS. Mrs. Henry P. Tappe, of New York who was one of the most fashionably gowned women who saw the fight, was so anxious to have Moran beat Johnson that she kissed him for good luck just as he entered the rings. She had been taken to his dressing room by her husband, and as she stood talking to the young "white hope," he said: "If you'll kiss me, I'll win." No sooner said than done, and Moran received a hearty smack of good luck right on the lips. The charm, however, did not work. JOHNSON SKILL TELLS Johnson's superior skill and his effective uppercutting wore down his opponent and won the fight, which at times seemed rather amateurish. Terrific uppercuts, on which Johnson had relied in many of his previous battles, were again brought into play on his young adversary, who was unable effectively to block them. They were repeatedly sent to Moran's jaw when he least expected them, and several times, with such force that the Pittsburgher was sent wabbling, but there was not a single knock-down or anything that looked like a finishing blow. At the close Moran's face was bleeding from cuts on the nose and under the left eye. Johnson showed no marks. Toward the middle of the contest it appeared as if Moran would not go the twenty rounds, but he showed courage, and kept driving. Although he landed a number of times on Johnson, his blows lacked force, and were comparatively ineffective. Now and then he tried to land hard on his adversary, and in no doing swung wildly through space. Johnson being several feet away. TAKES PUNISHMENT WELL Moran took his punishment well and during parts of rounds the champion toyed with him, when he saw that he could do so without danger. Toward the end Johnson had the Pittsburgh abbotry at his mercy. Moran apparently feared he would be killed, and along to Johnson's body for support, trying at the same time to lead, put, without success. His manner of fighting and holding in the latter part of the contest was the cause of undesirable comment. The tactics of Johnson on several occasions also brought an emotion from the Fulton as well as a storm of fury from the crowd. Mary of the French apostle, and supported On French Page.) Dr. Sims WINNER OF GREAT CONTEST IN NEW YORK. (Allen's National News Service.) New York, May 4.—The Popular Pastor. Contest which has been going for the past three months under the direction of the Baptist Herald ended last Thursday evening at the Union Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Geo. H. Simms, the popular pastor of the Union Baptist Church and known in this city as the leader of "San Juan Hill" received the largest number of votes and in the midst of intense enthusiasm he was declared to be the most popular Baptist clergyman in this city. For sometime the contest has centered around the Rev. Dr. Simms and Dr. A. C. Powell, the brilliant pastor of the Abbyainla Baptist Church and during the contest it was neck and neck between them. Up until the very close of the contest it was difficult to tell which way the winds were blowing and much interest was manifested as to the outcome of the affair. The members and friends of Dr. Simms however were determined that their pastor should win and with zeal and ardor they worked like "Trojans" for the man whom all New York loves and honors. Dr. Simms received 1700 votes and Drs. Powell and L. B. Twisby each received the same number of votes and the second prize was divided equally among them. The prize offered by the Herald was $100.00 in gold to be divided in three prizes to the successful contestants. The Contest was conducted by the Herald for the purpose of increasing its circulation and to find out the esteem and confidence in which the pastors of the various churches are held. It was one of the most successful contents conducted by any newspaper of the race in this city and has done much to increase its influence. For the past three months the Herald has been the most popular journal in this city and at the large Baptist Churches in this city the paper was eagerly bought to get the news of the contest. The contest of the pastors was managed by lieutenants who assumed responsibility for the outcome of the contest. Each of the lieutenants received rewards in proportion to the prizes offered. The first prize was $35.00, ten dollars of which was given to Mrs. Ida Townes who was the lieutenant of Dr. Simms. Mrs. O'Hagan managed the contest for Dr. Powell. At the contest last Thursday evening most of the clergy men representing the Baptist churches of this city were present. The church was crowded with a large and enthusiastic audience made up of the best citizenship of this city. Rev. N. P. Epps, proprietor of the Herald, under whose auspices the contest was held, was pleased with the outcome and feels that the contest has done much to bring the churches together. Rev. Dr. Simms, the winner of the first prize, is one of the most honored men of the race in this country ably no man in the country has done more real substantial good and service for his race than Dr. Simms. He is known as the "Lender of "San Juan Hill." a section of the city less than ten years ago was known as one of the most dangerous districts of the city. It was a seismic formation by metal workers and churches and its inhabitants were among the worst victims to be found. RICHMOND; VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1914. and power of Dr. Simms the district has become one of the most delightful in this section. Dr. Simms has been pastor of Union for 16 years and is the founder of the church. He began his church in a laundry with 7 members directly across the street from the church. The church has had a rapid growth until to-day it is valued at $106,000. The church has a membership of 2,300 giving it the largest membership among the Baptist churches of the city. It is well organized and during the sixteen years of Dr. Simms's tenure complete harmony has existed between pastor and workers. Dr. Simms stands high in his connection and is the president of the Colored-State Baptist Convention of New York State. This body represents over 50 leading Baptist churches of the state. He is among the few members of the race members of the New York Baptist Mission Society and the Southern Association. He is also a noted figure in the New England Baptist Convention, a trustee of the Lynchburg Seminary and also of the Rescue Mission for girls in this city. As evidence of the esteem in which he is held in this city by the State he was appointed one of the commissioners to represent the colored energy of this city in the recent Emancipation Celebration. Dr. Simms is the supporter of every movement having for its aim the betterment of the race. The influence that Dr. Simms is asserting in this city is giving him a high place among the useful men of this section. He has completely changed the face of what was once a forsaken and dark section. In his church today are members who a few years were among the worst men of the neighborhood. Dr. Simms was born in Richmond, Va. and in talking to your correspondent last week said that the money won in the prize would be turned over to the poor of the church. Mrs. Caroline Carter Passes Away. Entered into rest eternal at her residence, 700 N. Fifth Street. Tues day, June 30, 1914 at 5:25 o'clock P. M., Mrs. Caroline Carter. In her declining years, though feeble in health, it was her pleasure to go about the house day by day, in an effort to assist in the daily cares of the home. She was stricken a few days ago and continued to weaken until Tuesday evening when she, peacefully passed away. Thus ended a well spent and useful life. Mrs. Carter had been a member of, the First Baptist Church for a number of years and during the time of her activity was a faithful and serviceable member. With bestifing remarks and an impressiveness that touched the hearts of all present, Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. conducted the last sad rites at the residence. Thursday, July 2, 1914 at four P. M. She is survived by a devoted son, with whom she lived, Mr. E. R. Carter, who has been a clerk in the Richmond Post, Office, for many years, four grandchildren, many relatives and friends. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Honorary pall bearers: Richard Davis, H. B. Ruches, David Cross, W. A. Mitchell, Charles Briggs, S. H. Shackelford. Active: George W. Lewis, Hoskokhurt Curtis, B. A. Gravrew W. T. Wright, James K. Scott, John R. Chiles. Now by the time he subscribes to THE PLANET. REV. DR. GEORGE H. SIMS REV. DR. GEORGE H. SIMS. Honor Pupils Honor and Promoted Pupils. Mr. H. G. Carlton, Principal of Moore School has reported to the Superintendent, Dr. J. A. C. Chandler the following: Roll of First Honor and Promoted Pupils for the term ending June 15, 1914: 6B GRADE—First Honor: Mattie Jasper, Father Johnson, George W. Mitchell. Others Promoted: Ha Beverly, Lucille Brown, Thomas A. Foy, Thorn aa E. Goode, Hattie Harvey, Alberta Hayes, George W. Johnson, Ethel L. Jones, Daisy Jordan, Marion Jordan, Elizabeth Lowis, Virgil L. Miles, Katie Pleasants, Robert T. Price, Margaret Taylor, Percy A. Waddill, Alex. H. West. 6A GRADE—First Honor: William L. Ferguson, Sarah E. Johnson, Lether G. Sallie, Herbert A. Toles, Lucretia L. Wells. Others Promoted: Edith E. Anderson, Hugh G. Brown, Matthew Brown, Daisy B. Brown, Addie Greene, Theresa Howard, Calvin S. Johnson, Bernice A. Lewis, Grace L. Lewis, Lella B. Lewis, Alfred B. Lee Helen A. Lee, Louise Lewis, Mary E. Mayo, John T. Owens, Myrtle C. Reid, Hortense B. Robinson, Maria L. Scott, Charles Q. Thompson, Mabel Taylor, William H. Trent, Sadie Taylor, Joseph E. Winston, Lola V. West Florence E. Wagner. 5B GRADE-1—First Honors: Henry A. Beard, John R. Fields, David S. Jackson, Lillie B. Brown, Lillian Greene. Others Promoted: St. George Anderson, Mary E. Bolling, Beatrice E. Booker, Pocahontas Carrington, Edna E. Flournoy, Lucile Hill, Clarence Johnson, Eleanora E. Johnson, William H. Lawson, Alma Mann, Willena Moore, Kate A. Nicholas, Alice A. Pattus, Harry J. Pindontier, Bertha H. Smith, Imogen I. Smith, Lillie Smithers, Marcellus J. Waller, Aldoala R. James. 5A GRADE-2—First Honors: Yeolanda L. Juhan, Abram D. Martin, Samuel S. Walker. Others Promoted: Louise Allen, Burnette J. Booker, Maggie I. Book er, Susie M. Birchett, Bettie W. Brewer, Carrie M. Brown, Helen M. Burton, Georgia Collins, Edward L. Davis, Eva W. Dickerson, Rosetta Dillard, Charlotte E. Frayer, Clemye J. Graves, Ellisa Greene, Bernetta L. Hatchett, William H. Harris, William Mosby, Helen McClain, Washington Norrell, Juanita Robinson, Jennie Venable, Katie Walker, Lillian B. Ward, Gracie E. William, Isaac Williams. 5A GRADE—First Honor—Aretha Waller. Others Promoted: William Bailey, Marie Bailey, Charles Barlow, Eva Bassett, Emily Brobishaw, Roderick Beard, Carrie Cooper, Martha Cox, Raymond Crittenden, Hermione Crawford, James Ferguson, Irma Fox Walter Harris, Bessie Harris, Henry James, Amda Leadbetters, Cornellia Mende, Jarvis Morris, Daisy Randolph Phoebe Reid, Elizabeth Scott, Blanche Smith, Louise Thomas, Gusle Venable, Willie, Waller, Jante Williams, Edith Wilson, Joseph Wooldridge, Eugertha Wray. 4B GRADE—First Honor: Williana Bradley, Mary Cherry, Page Venable. Others Promoted: Mary Allen, Elizabeth Aycocke, Oliver Branch, Annie Brooka, Julia Cheatham, Della Epps, John Goode, Helen Henny, Lorenzo Hill, Jesse Herdon, Ollie Hooker, Andrew Hughes, Jnutte Johnson, Lella Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Maria Lecoate, Ellise Preston, Pearl Roberts, Thelma Rogers, Maggie Scott, Hilliard Shelton, Jeannette Smith John Sookins, Helen Stith, Octivia Venable, Virgile Wilkins. 4A GRADE—Firat Honors: James Chiles, Anderson Jackson. Others Promoted: Ashley Anderson, Luetta Bacon, Viola Bagnall, Ada Bolling, Mildred Bradshaw, Luther Branch, Martha Prown, Ethel Carrington, Julia Conway, Louise Dawson, Viola Ellis, Viola Epps, Emma Garrison, Rosa Hacher, Leslie Hicka Albert Howard, Margaret Howell, James Jackson, Ethel Johnson, Lilian Johnson, Arthur Kenney, Mary Lecoost, Mary Martin, Alexander Ragland, Henry Randolph, Martha Scott, James Turner. 4A GRADE-2—Promoted Pupils: (Continued On Fifth Page.) KNIGHTS OF PYTHAS. Another Court at Houston. Houston, Na., June 29.—Grand Worthy Counsellor John Mitchell, Jr. came here last Saturday afternoon and organized Sunlight Court, Order of Calanthe. He was accompanied by District Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor, Fannie L. Coleman of South Boston, Mrs. Lucretia Crawley and Dr. Loon W. Smith. A violent thunder storm overtook them on the road, but they stopped in a neighbor's house until it had abated. They reached here at about five o'clock, but the work of initiation was begun at about seven. The candidates were much pleased. The work was done at the school house building, known as the High School. Grand Worthy Counsellor installed the following officers: Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Beasle Lacy; Worthy Inspector, Mrs. Mary C. Martin; Worthy Inspectrix, Mrs. Mary Atkinson; Senior Directress, Mrs. Annie Ewell; Junior Directress, Mrs. Ursie Barksdale; Orator, Sir B. A. Moore; Register of Deeds, Mrs. Mahala Ballou; Register of Accounts, Mrs. Marle Moore; Receiver of Deposits, Sir James H. Martin; Escort, Mrs. Marina Palmer; Conductress, Mrs. Bettle Brandon; Assistant Conductress, Mrs. Jane Majors; Herald, Mrs. Mary Bailey; Protector, Sir Stanhope Lacy, Trustees, Mrs. Frances, Bailey, Mrs. Gladys Jones; Mrs. Nancy Holle Grand Worthy Counsellor Mitchell complimented them upon the work. Mrs. Fannie Coleman, Sir James H. Martin and Sir B. A. Moore were instrumental in organizing this Court. Grand Worthy Counsellor and his party enjoyed the roast that was spread for them and left at 8:30 for South Boston. The first to cross the 10,000 mark in The Planet Minitorial Content. JONES—WALKER. Mrs. Maria Walker announces the marriage of her daughter, Mary L. to Mr. Walter D. Jones. Reception July 10th. 1914 from 8:00 P. M. to 11:00 P. M. at 616 Judah Street. City. No invitations. Friends are invited. BRAGG—WHITTLE. Mrs. Mary A. Whittle announces the marriage of her daughter, Eunika Meriwether, to Mr. George W. Bragg, Saturday, June 27, 1914. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. 1914 At Home. At Home. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bragg will be at home to their friends at their residence, 514 N. Second St. Tuesday, July 7, 1914, from 5:30 to 11 P. M. No cards. In Memoriam. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, who departed this life on July 4, 1913 in the full triumph of faith at 740 N. Third St.: "A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is attilled. A chair is vacant in our home Which never can be filled." Her loving children—Aunna Brown and George Wallace. Grand Children—Bertha Wallace, Granville Wallace and Willis Wallace. Mr. William Mitchell of 228 W. 137th St., New York was in the city this week. —Mrs. Mary V. Nelson has returned to the city (South Richmond) after a month's stay in Hartford, Conn., visiting relatives and friends. —Mr. Samuel Woolfork, of Stubbs Va., writes that his horses ran away and broke his leg. He is improving however. —Mr. H. Arthur Hall of N. Y. arrived in the city to-day (Saturday) to spend the fourth with his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hall. —Misses Grace Overby and Mary Wallace left this week for Claremont Va. after a week's visit, the guest of Mrs. Diley Burt, 2103 Bainbridge St. South Richmond. —Messrs. E. R. Carter, Jr. (Ranlanc), of New York and Mr. Wyndham M. Carter, of Atlantic City, N. J. were called to the city this week on account of the death of their grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Carter. George St. Julien Stephens, who has been confined to his home in West Duval Street about two months through serious illness, is considerably improved and expects to be able to be out again within the next few days. DIVING WORK. Atlantic and Pacific Coast. Diving Construction Company. ference. The Central Bank and Co. J. L. MURCHISON, Chief 2615 Gravier St., New Orleans Executor's Notice Having qualified in the Chancery Court of the City of Richmond, as executor of the estate of the late Mrs. Lucy Perkins, notice is hereby given to all persons who may have claims against her estate to present the same to me for payment and all persons who may owe her estate anything, will make payment directly to me. J. THOMAS HEWIN. Executor. Housekeeper Wanted. I desire to have a housekeeper—a lady well experienced in housekeeping. Address, care Mr. Henry Coleman, R. F. D. 3 Z Bass, Blenheim, Ont. NE'ER-DO-WELL A Romance of the Panama Canal BY REX BEACH COPYRIGHT 1914, 1911 BY HARPER & BROTHERS SYNOPSIS. Kirk Anthony, son of a rich man, with college friends, gets into a fracture in a New York resort. A detective is hurt. Jetterman Locke instimines himself into the college men's party. Locke, aided by Kirk's friend Higgins, who thinks it a job, drives Kirk and puts on a board to bait bound for Colon. Kirk is on the passenger list as Locke. "Broke" and without baggage, ahead 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 repudiates him, and Weeks cast him out as an impostor. Kirk meets Allan, a Jamaican negro canal worker out of a job. The two are arrested by Colon patrol for helping to put out a fire. Kirk and Allan are treated brutally in a Colon jail by young Alfaro, commanded by the British consul, but Weeks refuses to aid Kirk. Mrs. Cortlandt gets a phone call. Mrs. Cortlandt obtains Kirk's release by using influence with Colonel Joison, head of the canal. The Cortlandts are intrigued to make Alfareas father president of Panama. Kirk's father casts him off finally, and Mrs. Cortlandt obtains for him a position on the Panama railroad under Junnell master of transportation. The girl tells him her name is "Chiquita." He learns later that that means only "little one." Kirk begins his work Mrs. Cortlandt has learned with Jefferson Locke is. Locke (real name Wellar) is a swindler and has disappeared. His description ties Kirk. The latter tries in vain in Panama to learn something of Chiquita and meets Alfareas again. The Cortlandts and Kirk plan a picnic on the island of Taphoga, near Panama. Cortlandt is detained and his wife and Kirk are marooned on the island. Kirk kisses Mrs. Cortlandt and then ashamed to think he has violated Cortlandt's trust in him. Cortlandt, alarmed, rescues her and Kirk from the island in the country and Panama Kirk meets a charming Spanish girl. Kirk wrote the capital price, $2,000, in the lottery. He and Runnels make plans for advancement. The Cortlandtia having turned from the older Alfaire, intend to make Senior Garavel, a banker, president of Panama. "What About Me?" IRK replied dryly, looking the Spanish over with cold blue eyek. "No! I think you're gone about far enough." "You riffuse" exclaimed Rumon triumphantly. "Look here!" said Kirk. "I've had enough of this." He advanced threateningly, and the Spanish nervously gave way. "I don't fight duels. It's against the law. In my country it's a crime to kill a man in cold blood, and we don't tie a fellow up and beat him when he's helpless and then offer him the honorable satisfaction of their committing murder or being killed. They're not wearing duels this season." His hands clinched involuntarily. "I don't want to hurt you. Alfared, but I may not be able to help it if you don't keep out of my way." He left the fiery little Panamanian still scowling and muttering, throngs and went his way, wondering vaguely how his attention to Chiquita had become so quickly known. He was informed later in the afternoon. As he left the office for the day he was handed a note from Mrs. Cortlandt requesting him to call at once, and summoning a coach, he was driven directly to her house. Unlike the Garavel home, the house which the Cortlandt had leased was set upon the water front, its rear balcony overlooking the sea where it lapped the foundation of the city wall. Edith kept him waiting a moment before she descended, dressed for her afternoon ride. "You got my note?" "Yes, and I came straight from the office." "I suppose you know what it is about and are wondering how I heard the news." "Your 'engagement.'" She langted with an amusement that did not ring quite true. "You're the second one to speak about that. I'm not engaged." "Of course not. Don't think for a moment I believed it. I was, calling on some Spanish people this afternoon and beard the report. I admit it was a shock. When I learned the details I knew at once you ought to be told before it developed into something embarrassing. Come into the other room; there is a breeze from the water." She led him into the parlor, from which the open windows, shielded now by drawn shutters, gave greets to the rear porch with its chairs and hammock. "Dear, dear! You feel fool boy, you're always in trouble, aren't you? You really don't deserve to be helped. Why, you have avoided me for weeks." "The new arrangement has swamped us with work. I have had no time to go out." "Indeed! You had time to run after the first pretty Spanish face you saw." CHAPTER XIX. K "You got my note?" "What power?" "You mean Miss Carved?" "Yes. Didn't you realize what you were doing?" "I realized what I was trying to do. But I could understand better what you are talking about if I knew just what this difficulty is." "Why, this silly 'engagement', of yours. Don't pretend to be so stupid." "Hamon Alfaro heard that same report and very courteously invited me to wait a few minutes while he killed me. I tremeniously fluttering to be linked up with Miss Garavel, of course, but I haven't asked her to marry me." "But you've seen her. You have called at her house." "Sure! Twice, at the invitation of the old gentleman. All the little Garavels were lined up like mourners." "And you dined there last night. Is that all you have seen of her?" "Nno. I've seen her at Las Savannas. That's why I went, hunting so often." At this confession, which Kirk delivered with sheepish reluctance, Mrs. Gortlandt drew herself up with an expression of anger. "Then this has been going on for some time!" she cried. "Why, Kirk, you never told me." She dushed at this unconscious brutality, but after a moment ran on bravely: "But why did you let it go so far? Why did you let them commit you?" "Am I committed?" Her look was half offended, half incredulous. "Are you trying to be disagreeable, or is it possible you don't know the meaning of those invitations to call and to dine with the family, and all that? Why, they expect you to marry her. It is all settled now, according to the Spanish custom. The whole town is talking about it." "Soope you're not joking," said Kirk. "Jove! I’m knocked clear off my pins. A tremendous ware of excrement surged over him. So that’s what Alfaree meant. That’s what she meant last night when she told me to look up." He broke off suddenly, for Edith’s face had gone chalk white. "But, Kirk, what about me? she asked in a strained voice. There was deathlike silence in the room. "You can't love her," said the woman. "Why, she's only a child, and she's-Spanish." They stood motionless, facing each other. At last Kirk, said gravely and deliberately: "Yes, I love her better than anything in the world, and I want to marry her. I could give up my country, my dad—anything for her." Pressing her gloved fingers to her tamples, she turned her head blindly from side to side, whispering as if to herself. "What will become of me?" "Don't" he cried in a panic and cast a hurried look over his shoulders. "You'll be overboard. Where's Cortland?" "At his club, I suppose. I don't know—I don't care. You've been dishonest with me, Kirk." "Don't act this way," he ordered roughly. "I'm terribly fond of you, but I never knew—" "You must have known." "I knew nothing. I chose not to think. What I saw I forgot. I supposed you merely liked me as I liked you." "You say you didn't know. Then what about that afternoon in the jungle? Oh, you're not blind. You must have seen a thousand times. Every hour we've been alone together I've told you, and you let me go on believing you cared. I have no pride. I am not abashed. It's too lats for shame now. Why, even my husband known." With an exclamation he seized her by the arm. "You don't mean that" he cried fiercely. But she wrenched herself away. "Why do you think I made a man of you? Why did I force, you up and up and over the heads of others? Why are you in line for the best position on the railroad? Did you think you had made good by your own effort?" She laughed harshly. "I took Rumelia and Wade and Elmble and the others that you liked and forced them up with you, so you'd have an organization that couldn't be poiled down." "Did—did you do all that?" "I did more. I broke with Alfares because of what his son did to you. I jugged the politics of this country, I threw him over and took Garavel-Garavel! My God, what a mockery! But I won't let yes—I won't let that girl spell my work. I fostered this quarrel between Johnson and the superintendent, and I've used Rumelia to break trail for you. Why? Ask your self why! Oh, Hick. she cried, "you mustn't marry that girl! I'll make you a great man!" "You seem to forget Cortlandt," he said calmly. She gave a scornful laugh. "You probably bring Stephen in. He doesn't count. I doubt if he'd even care." "I'm not going to listen to you," he said. "I compare I've been a fool, but A moment later the latticed wooden blinds at the end of the parlor swung open, and through the front window stepped Stephen Cortlandt. Behind him was a marmock swung in the coolest part of the breeze. The pupils of his eyes, ordinarily so dead and expressionless, were distended like those of a man under the influence of a drug or suffering from a violent headache. He listened attentively for an instant, his head on one side, then, hearing footsteps approaching from the rear of the house, he strolled into the hall. A maid appeared with a tray, a glass and a bottle. "I could not find the medicine," she said, "but I brought you some absinthe. It will deaden the pain, sir." He thanked her and with shaking fingers joured the glass full, then drank it off so much water. "You're not going out again in the heat, sir." "Yes. Tell Mrs. Cortlandt that I am dining at the University club." Kirk never passed a more unpleasant night than the one which followed. In the morning he went straight to Kimmels with the statement that he could take no part in the little testimonial they had intended to give Cortlandt. "But it's too late now to back out. I saw him at the University club last evening and fixed the date for Saturday night." "Did you tell him I was in the affair?" "Certainly. I said it was your idea. It affected him deeply too. I never saw a chap so moved over a little thing." Kirk thought quickly. Perhaps Edith had spoken rashly in her excitement and her husband did not know her feelings after all. Perhaps he only suspected. In that case it would never do to withdraw. It would seem like a confession of guilt. "If he has accepted that ends it. I suppose," he said finally. "What has happened?" Runnels was watching him sharply. "Nothing. I merely wish I hadn't entered into the arrangement, that's all. I've ordered a watch for him, too, and it's being engraved. I wanted to give him something to show my own personal gratitude for what he and his wife have done for me. Lord! It took a month's salary. I know it's a joy present, but there's nothing decent in these shops." "Look here! I've wanted to say something to you for some time, though it's deceived hard to speak of such things. Steve Cortlandt has put us where we are. You understand, when I speak of him I include his wife too. Well, I like him. Kirk, and I'd hate to see him made unhappy. If a chap loves a married woman he ought to be man enough to forget it. Bottle way to express myself, of course." Kirk looked the speaker squarely in the eyes as he answered: "I haven't the least interest in any married man's affairs, never have had, in fact. I'm in love with Gertredis Garavel, and I'm engaged to marry her." "It's a fact. I didn't know until last night that I'd been accepted." "Then just forget what I said. I was going north on a south bound truck—I ran ahead of orders. I really do congratulate you, old man. Miss Garavel is—well, I won't try to do her justice—I had no idea. Please pardon me." "Certainly. Now that it's settled I'm not going to let any grass grow under my feet." "Why, say! Garavel is to be the next president! Jove, you're lucky! Cortlandt told me last night that the old fellow's candidacy was to be announced Saturday night at the big ball. That's how he came to accept our invitation. He said his work would be over by then, and he'd be glad to join us after the dance. Well, well! Your future wife and father-in-law are to be his guests that night, I suppose you know." "Then they have patched up a truce with Alfaro? I'm glad to hear that." "It's all settled, I believe. This dance is a big special event. The American minister and the various diplomatic groups will be there, besides the prominent Spanish people. It's precisely the moment to launch the Caravel boom, and Cortlandt intends to do it. After it's over our little crowd will have support and thank him for what he has done for you. Your promotion came just in time, didn't it? Talk about luck! We ought to hear from Washington before Saturday and know that our jobs are cinched. This uncertainty is fierce for me. You know, I have a wife and kid, and it means a lot. When you give Cortlandt that watch you'll have so present him with a loving cup from the rest of us. I think it's coming to him, don't you?" "I—I'd rather you presented it." "Not much! I can run trains, but I can't engineer social functions. You'll have to be spokesman." CHAPTER XX. This night had been as hard for Edith Cortlandt as it had been for Kirk, but during its sleepless hours she had reached a determination. She was not naturally courageful, but it was characteristic of her that she could not culture nature, Action, not words, or forms, the natural aspect of her feelings. There was just one possible way of winning Kirk back, and if it refused it renamed her she would be only militarily when she had disembarked down. As soon after being sent she knew despatched that her husband had gone out to telephoned to General Alfred, making an appointment to call on him at 11. She knew the crafty old Standard would be awaiting her with惊喜. His interview with him was short, however, and when she emerged from his house she ordered the coachman to drive directly to the Garavel bank. This time she stayed longer, closed with the propitor. What she told him threw him into something like a panic. It seemed that Anibal Alfarae was by no means so well reconciled to the death of his political hopes as had been supposed. On the contrary, in spite of all that had been done to prevent it, he had been working secretly and had perfected the preliminaries of a coup which he intended to spring at the eleventh hour. Through Ramon he had brought about an alliance with the outgoing Galileo and intended to make the bitterest possible fight against Garavel. Such joining of forces meant serious trouble, and until the banker's position was literally strengthened it would be not unwise to announce his candidacy as had been planned. She did not go into minute details. There was no need, for the banker's fears took fire at the mere fact that Alfarae had resulted. He was dumfounded, appalled. "Hamon is kind to blame. He is just as proud as you or as his father," said Mrs. Cortlett. "When he heard of your daughter's engagement to our friend Anthony," "Ah, now I see it all!" His face darkened, "So this is my reward for heading your wife in regard to Gertrudis. She should have wied Hamon, as was intended, then I would have had a lever with which to lift his father from my bath. Very well, then, there is no engagement with this Anthony. It may not be too late even yet to capture Hamon." "The city is already talking about Gertrudis and Kirk." "No word has been spoken, no promise given. There is not even an understanding. Do you suppose I would allow my great ambition to be thwarted by the whiten of a girl, to be upset by a stranger's smile? Rah. At their age I loved a dozen. I could not survive without them." He snapped his fingers. "Come, we will see my friend Anbal at once." But Mrs. Cortlandt checked him, saying quietly: "That is all right as far as it goes, but you forget the other young man." "Eh? How is it? Gertrudis will not marry this Anthony." "Perhaps she loves him." "Love is a fancy, a something seen through a distant haze, an illusion which vanishes with the sun. In a month, in a year, she will have forgotten; but with me it is different. This is my life's climax; there will be no other." "But how will you handle Anthony? Garavel looked at her blankly. 'He is in my way. He is endled!' is not that all" "I am glad you are practical; so many of you Latin-Americans are absurdly romantic." "And why should I not be practical? I am a business man. I love but two things, madame-no, three, my daughter, my success and my country. By this course I will serve all three." "Since you take this view of it, I am sure that I will Ramon's help we can disundo Don Anitab from his course. The general is schedle and doesn't want a fight any more than you do. If your daughter will consent— "My dear lady, give yourself no unreason. She does not mean the meaning of rebellion." "Then let me look up Ramon. He and I will approach the general together." She gave him her neatly gloved hand. "Things are never so bad as they seem." That afternoon Kirk received a formal communication from the banker which filled him with dismay. It ran: "My dear Mr. Anthony—To my extreme欲 to become your wife. I assume you neither she nor I blame you in the least for this unfortunate report, but since buse tongues will wag upon the slightest excuse, we feel it best that no further encounter be made. You sure you will co-operate with us. Since carefully and respectfully your friend. A sense of betrayal crept over him as he read. What the letter signified, be yond the fact that Mr. Garavel had changed his mind, he could not make out, and he resolved to go at once and demand an explanation. But at the bank he was told that the proprietor had gone home, and he drove, to the house only to learn that Senator Garavel and his daughter had left for Las Vavanas not half an hour before. So back through the city he urged his driver, across the bridge and out along the country road. Darkness had settled when he returned, raging at the trickery that had been practiced upon him. If they thought to gain their point by sending him on wild goose chases like this they were greatly mistaken. He proposed to have chiquitos now, if he had to burn his way to her through barred doors. He had ripped to their left handed customers out of courtesy. It was time now to abuse his strength. What fully he might have committed it is hard to tell, but he was prevented from putting any extravagant plan into operation by a message from the girl herself. As he dismissed his coachman and turned toward his quarters Stephanie came to him out of the shadows. "Chiquita is at the house. She wants to see you." "Of course she does. I knew this wasn't any of her doing. I've been hunting everywhere for her." We returned from training out to be treated them, when they were gone. of his place of consummation by Ferguson, with Colquhoun's support, his life and his arms outstretched, he drew away. "No, me, senor!" she cried. "I want you because there was no other war, that is all. My father would not let you come to the house. You will not think me bold!" "O course not." "I could not let you go until you knew the truth. You do not believe it was my fault." "I don't know what to believe, because I don't know what has happened. All I know is that I get a note from your father. But no matter what it is I'll never give you up," he declared stubbornly. "Ah, I feared you would say those very words, but you must do it, just the same. It will be hard for us both. I know, but"—She choked and shook her head as the words refused to come. "Tell me first why I must give you up." "Because in spite of all I am to marry Ramon." Gertrudis said wretchedly. "Who said so?" "My father. He has forbidden me to think of you and ordered that I marry Ramon. Sick or well, living or dead, I must marry him." "I'm hanged if you do!" "It is those miserable politics again. If I do not obey, my father cannot be president, do you see?" Senior Alfarez is terribly angry that I refused to marry his son, to whom since I was a little child I have been engaged. Ramon also is furious; he threatened to kill himself. So it comes to this then. If I will not bind myself to the agreement, Senior Alfarez will contest the election. I do not know how you say those things, but my father will be defeated. Perhaps he will be humbled. "I won't stand for it. They're making you a sacrifice, that's all. What kind of a father is it who would sell his daughter." "No, no! You do not understand. He is proud; he cannot accept defeat; he would rather give his life, than be humiliated. Furthermore, he wishes me to marry Ramon, and so that ends it." Her lips were trembling as she peered up at him to see if he really understood. "Let them rave, dear. What does it matter who is president? What does anything matter to you and me?" "He says I am too young to know my own mind, and—perhaps that is true, Senor Antonio; perhaps I shall soon forget you and learn to love Ramon as he loves me. I do not know"— In spite of the pathetic quaver in her voice, Kirk cried with jealous bitterness: "You don't seem to object very strongly; you seem to care about as much for Alfarez as you do for me. Is that it?" "You, senor," she said bravely. "You are lying!" declared Stephanie, suddenly. The girl burst into a perfect torrent of weeping that shamed him. Then, without any invitation, she flung herself rocklessly into his arms and lay there, trembling, palpitating like an imprisoned bird. "Forgive me, dear," he exclaimed, softly. "I knew better all the time. You mustn't think of doing what they ask; I won't allow it." She looked up with eyes gleaming through her tears and said, brokenly: "Senor, I love you truly. You see, I cannot lie." Her breath intoxicated him, and he bent his head to kiss her, but Stephanie tore her roughly from his arms. The woman showed the strength of a man, and her vulture-like face was working fiercely as she cried: "No! She is mine! She is minel She is a good girl." "Oh, I am wicked," Gertrudis said. "I love you, Keerk-yee. I love you very dearly, but my father—he refuses—I must obey—he has the right, and I must do as he wishes." "Come with me now. We'll be married. tonight," he urged, but she only clung to Stephanie more closely, as if to hold herself from falling. "You are very sweet to me," she said, with piteous tenderness, "and I shall never forget the honor, but you see I cannot. This I hope to my father than his life. It is the same to all our family, and I must do my duty. I could not let you go away thinking this was my doing, so I sent for you. No, one must obey one people, for they are wise—and good. But one should be honest." The tears were stealing down her cheeks, and she thrilled to his pleadings as to some wondrous music, yet she was like adamant, and all his lover's desperation could not shake her. Seeing that his urging only made matters worse, he said, more gently: "You are exalted now with the spirit of self sacrifice, but later you will see that I am right. I am not discouraged. A thousand things may happen. Who knows what tomorrow, may bring? Let's wait and see if we can't find a way out. Now that I know you love me I have the courage to face anything, and I am going to win you, Chiquita. I have never lost in all my life, and I don't intend to begin now. I'll see your father in the morning, and I'll be here again tomorrow night"—But at this Gertrudis cried out: "No, not I cannot meet you again in this manner." And Stephanie nodded her agreement. "Then I'll see you the next night—that is, Saturday. You are coming to the big ball at the Tivoli with him and the Cortlandia. I must see you then, so make sure to be there, and meanwhile don't give up." "Oh, there is no hope." "There is always hope. I'll think of something." "We don't go," said the Parthenia woman, wryly. "Yes, yes! Is it of no avail, is not?" came the girl's choking voice. She stretched out her little hand, and then, looking up at him, said accordingly, "I—may never speak with you again, alas, sooner, and I must pray to—come loving you; but will you—come my son, so that I may never forgive." Pavaric. "Kiss me once so that I may never forget" He breathed a tender exclamation and took her gently to his breast, while the pegress stood by scowling and muttering. Even when she and Stephen he had melted into the shadows he stood motionless under the spell of his caress, its ecstasy still suffusing him. Then he turned and made his way up the street, but he went slowly, unseeingly, as if he had beheld a vision. CHAPTER XXI. A Business Proposition. view with the rival candidate for the Panaman presidency formed but a part of her plan. She, next held a long conversation with Colonel Johnson, to the end that on Friday morning Runnels heard a rumor that threw him into the greatest consternation. It was to the effect that instead of his succeeding to the office of superintendent he was to retain his old post and that Colonel Johnson's brother-in-law was to supernate him. Although the word was not authoritative, it came with sufficient directness to leave him aghast. If true it was, of course, equivalent to his discharge, for it meant that he could not even continue in his former position without putting himself in a light intolerable to any man of spirit. If he did not resign voluntarily, he knew that his new superior would eventually force him to do so, for Blakeley would build up an organization of his own. Innamuch as his assistant was concerned in his threatened calamity, Runnels made haste to lay the matter before him. "Then this would seem to end our fine hope, ch'?" said, Kirk. "Rather! Runnels broke out bitterly. "I've worked hard, Kirk, and I deserve promotion if anybody ever did. This other fellow is a dub—he has proven that. Why, I've forgotten more railroading than he'll ever know. Every man on the system hates him and likes me; and on top of it all I was promised the job. It's tough on the wife and the kid." He stopped to swallow his emotion and went on: "I gave this job the best I had in me, for I had the idea that I was doing something patriotic, something for my country. That's the way they used to talk about this canal, you know." I've put in four years of hell. I've lost step with the world; I've lost my business connections in the States, and I haven't saved up, any money. I can't quit, and yet I'll have to, for if I fired it'll mean I have to go back there and start at the bottom again. Those people don't know anything about these blanked politics. They'll think I made a failure here in government work, and I'll have to live it down. What are you going to do?" Kirk started. "Oh, I don't know. I was thinking about you. I haven't spent much of that ltery coin. It's in the bank, all that Alan hasn't used, and half of it is yours if you take it. You and Mrs. Runnels and the kid and Allan and I—and one other party—will hike back home and get something else to do. What do you say?" Runnels' voice shook as he answered: "By Jove! You're the—real stuff, Anthony. I'll think it over. Who is this other party?" "My wife." "Good Lord! You're not married?" "No, but I'm going to be. You talk about your troubles. Now, listen to mine. I'll make you weep like a fog!" Briely he told his friend of the blow that had so suddenly fallen upon him. "You are up against it, old man, agreed Runnels when he had heard all, "Garavel has set his heart on the presidency, and he'll pay any price to get it. It's the same all over Central America. Those people are mad on politics." "But the game isn't over. I carried the ball forty yards once for a touchdown in the last ten seconds of play, and Yale won. I had good 'interfered' then, and I need it now. Somebody'll have to run ahead of me." count on me. What is the plan?" For the next half hour the two talked earnestly, their heads together, their voices low. "I don't believe it will work, my key," Runnels said at last. "I know these people better than you, and yet—Lord, if it does come off! Now, don't mention this rumor about Bishaye. I want to see Steve Cortland first." "Cortland! By the way, do you happen to remember that he's to be our guest for another tomorrow night? Kind He presented at age eight to his plan into execution, but little, taking being to meet a room at the Tivoli, taking particular care to select one on the first floor in the north wing. That evening he, and Alan, moved. Ronnels telephoned during the evening that he had baked equal to his part of the task, so there remained nothing to do but wait for the hour of the dance. It was considerably, after dark on Saturday evening that John Weeks, American consul at Colon, received a caller who came to him direct from the Royal Mall steamer just docked. At first sight the stranger did not impress Mr. Weeks as a man of particular importance. His face was insignificant, and his pale blue eyes showed little force. His only noticeable feature was displayed when he removed his hat. Then it could be seen that a wide, white scar ran from just over his temple to a point back of his right ear. He made his name know as Williams, which, of course, meant nothing to the consul, and while drinking one of Weeks' highballs, inquired idly about the country, the climate and the people, as if in no hurry to come to his point. He studied the fat man and when he had satisfied himself, came out openly with these words: "I'm looking for a chap named Wellar. He landed here some time late in November." "Friend of yours? "Um—not exactly." Mr. Williams ran a hand meditatively over the ragged soar on his scalp, as if from force of habit. "Wellar? I never heard of him." "He may have traveled under another name. Ever heard of a fellow called Locke?" The consul's moist lips drew together, his red eyes gleamed watchfully. "Maybe I have, and maybe I haven't." said he. "Why do you want him?" "I'm a detective, and I'm after Wellar, alias Locke, alias Anthony. He wanted for embezzlement and assault and a few other things, and I'm going to take him." The instilative Mr. Williams spoke sharply, and his pale blue eyes were suddenly hard and bright. Weeks stared open mouthed for an instant. "I knew he was wrong. Embezzler, eh? Well, well." "Eighty thousand, that's all, and he's got it on him." "You're wrong there. He was broke when he landed. I ought to know." "Oh, no. He came down on the Santa Cruz. I've seen the purser. He traveled under the name of Jefferson Locke. There's no mistake, and he copiln't have blown it all. No, it's sowed into his shirt, and I'm here to grab it." Weeks whistled in amazement. "He is a shrewd one. Eighty thou— Lord. I wish I'd known that! He's here, all right, working for the railroad and living at Panama. He's made good, too, and got some influential friends. Oh, this is great!" "Working, hey! Clever stall! Do you see that?" Williams inclined his head for a fuller display of the disgrace over his car. "He hung that on me, with a bottle. I — near died. He laughed disgracefully. 'He'll go back, and he'll go back quick. How do I get to Panama?' Weeks consulted his watch hastily. "You've missed the last train, but we'll go over together in the morning. I want to have a hand in this arrest for reasons of my own. I don't like him or his influential friend." He began to chuckle popperously. "No; I don't like his influential friends, in particular." While this scene was being enacted on the north side of the lsthmus, Kirk Anthony ever at the Tivoli hotel, was making himself ready for the ball with particular pain. Allan regarded him admiringly from many angles. "Oh Master, Anthony," he exclaims. "Oh, Master h'Auntey, he exclaims rapturously, "you are beautiful!" "Thanks! Again thanks! Now, can you remember to do as I have told you?" "I would die"— "Don't say that again, I'm too nervous. Here are your instructions, once more. Keep both doors to this room locked and stand by the one to the veranda! Don't let any one in except Mr. Bunchel and the man he'll bring. Don't leave—this spot, no matter what happens!" "I shall watch this h'apartment carefully, never fear." "Remember, when I knock, so, let me in instantly, and keep your wits about you." "H'all never falls, ear. But what is coming to pahse?" a "Never mind what is coming to pass. This is going to be a big night, my boy—a very big night." Kirk strolled out into the hall and made his way to the lobby. Already the orchestra was tucking up, the wide porches were filling with well dressed people, while a stream of coaches at the door was delivering the arrivals on the special from Copenhagen. It was a very animated crowd, spiked, plenitiously with Spanish people—something quite unusual, by the way—while the presence of many uniforms gave the affair about the brilliance of a military function. Kirk wandered about through the confession, nodding to his friends, clutching here and there, his eyes fixed particularly upon the door. Cofferd approach and fall into con- versation with him. "Dress down, oh? General is going to run for president. This is a kind of political coming out party. It hustled like a light bulb when most industrial workers went to work. It was a spring in the town for general election in mid-1920s. General had to party. He had to run." ```markdown ``` SATURDAY JULY 4, 1916 news searching the room with anxiety. He hurried toward him and inquired, breathlessly: Kirk shook his head. "Goe! I'm nervous." He wiped his brow with a shaking hand. "Don't weaken." Runnels encouraged. "I'm beginning to believe you'll pull it off. I told my wife all about it—thought we might need her—and she's perfectly crazy. There they are now! Go to it, old man." Into the lobby came a mixed group, in which were Andres Garavel, his daughter, Ramon Alfaro and the Cortiandia. Kirk's face was white as he went boldly to meet them, but he P. P. W. "Working, hay? Clever still. Do you see that?" did his best to smile unconcernedly. He shook hands with Edith and her husband, bowed to Gertrudis, then turned to meet her father's stare. "May I have a word with you, sir?" Garavel inclined his head silently. As the others moved on he said, "This is hardly a suitable time or place, Mr. Anthony." "Oh, I'm not going to kick up a fuss. I didn't answer your note because there was nothing to say. You still wish me to cease my attention?" "I do. It is her wish and mine." "Then I shall do so, of course. If Miss Garavel is dancing tonight I would like your permission to place my name on her program." "No!" exclaimed the banker. "Purely to avoid comment. Every one knows I have been calling upon her, and that report of our engagement got about considerably. It would set people talking if she anabused me. That is the only reason I came to this dance. Believe me, I'd rather have stayed away." "Perhaps you are right. Let us have no unpleasantness and no group about the affair by all means. I consent, then." Conversing in a friendly manner, they followed the rest of the party. Kirk ignored Ramon's scowl as he requested the pleasure of seeing Chiquita's program, then pretended not to notice her start, of surprise. After a frightened look at her father she timidly extended the card to him, and he wrote his name upon it. As he finished he found Mrs. Cortlandt regarding him. "Will you dance with me?" he inquired. "Yes. I saved the fourth and the tenth." As he filled in the allotted spaces she said in a low voice: "You are the boldest person! Did Mr. Garavel give you leave to do that?" "Of course. Thank you." He made his way out of the press that had gathered and toward the open air. Runnails pounced upon him just outside. "Well, well, quick! Did you make it?" "Number nine." "Good! I was grawing my finger nails. Where! I’m glad that is over. Now pull your together and don’t forget you have the first dance with Mrs. Runnack. There goes the music. I — I’m too rattled to dance." Anthony found his friend’s wife bubbling with excitement and scarcely able to contain herself. "Oh, I’ll never live through it. I know, she cried, as soon as they were out upon the floor. How can you be, so calm?" "I’m not. I’m as panicky as you are." "And she, poor little thing! She seems frightened to death." New and then her eyes strayed to Kirk with a look that made his blood move quicker. It haded well for the success of his plans and filled him with a flare, hot gladness. But how the moment dragged! General Alfred entered the room amid a team of commentators. Then, as he proceeded his rival, Gaward, with a mute and a handshake a round of applause brusheth forth. The members of the commission sought them both out, and congressmen were applauded. As last the Gaward them was launched in dismay. Then Gaward expressed a desire to leave the forum down. "General Airfires couldn't very well step in after he had publicly stepped out, could be? That would be a trifle too treacherous. He'd lose his support, and our people could then have an excuse to take a hard." "I think you worked it cleverly, Mrs. Cortlandt." Kirk said. "Of course I had no chance to win against a person of your diplomatic gifts. I had my nerve to try." "Yes. You see, it meant more to me than to you or to her. With you two it is but a romance, forgotten in a night." "Suppose I don't choose to accept what it please people to hand me!" "My dear Kirk!" She smiled. "You will have to in this case. There is nothing else to do." He shook his head. "I hoped we could be friends, Mrs. Cortlandt, but it seems we can't be." At this she broke out imperiously, her eyes flashing. "You can't afford to break with me." "Indeed! Why do you think that?" "Listen! I've shown you what I can do in a few months. In a year you can be a great success. You want to become a big man like your father. Well, Runnels will be out of the way soon. Blakley amounts, to nothing. You will be the superintendent." "So! That's not merely a rumor about Iskleyet? Runnels is fired, ch?" "Yes." "If I choose not to give up Chip-Miss Garvel, then what? It means the end of me here, is that it?" "If you choose? Why, you have no choice whatever in the matter. It is practically closed. You can do nothing—although, if you really intend to make trouble, I shall walk inside when I leave and inform the old gentleman. In which case he will probably send the girl home at once, and take very good care to give you no further opportunity. Ramon is only too anxious to marry her. As to this being the end of you here, well, I really don't see how it could be otherwise." "And if I don't agree you will tell Mr. Garvel that I'm going to make trouble?" She said nothing, so he went on cautiously, sparing for time. "Well, inasmuch as this seems to be a plain business proposition, suppose I think it over. When it comes time for my next dance, I will say yes or no." "As you please." "Tery well. 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For five years, following an injury to his head, he became a victim to will. ```markdown ``` Francis J. Armstrong from Association Above is Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his morganatic wife, who below is Below Archduke Charles Francis Ferdinand and the Archduke Zita, Charles Francis Joseph to now heir to the Austrian throne. AUSTRIA'S HEIR AND WIFE SLAIN The Royal Couple Die Shortly After the Shooting. Escaped Bomb Thrown at Them and Were Shot Down While Riding In Automobile — Mob Sought Vengeance Archduke Franvls Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian-Hungarian throne, and the Duchess of Hohenberg, his morganatic wife, were shot dead by a student in the main street of Sarayevo, a short time after they had scaped death from a bomb buried at the royal automobile. They were slain while passing through the city on their annual visit to the annexed province of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The archduke was struck full in the face and the duchess was shot through the abdomen and throat. They died a few minutes after reaching the palace, to which they were buried with all blood. The archduke, whose full name, was Francis Ferdinand Charles Louis Joseph Duchesne, was fifty years old. The duchesne, before their marriage in 1900, after ten years of opposition on the part of the emperor, was Countess Sophie Choktec de Chokkowa et Wognin. She was five years younger than her husband. The first, attempt against the archduke occurred just outside the girls' high school. His car had restarted after a brief forniture for an inspection of the building, when Gabinovics hurled the bomb. This was so successfully warded off by the archduke that it fell directly beneath the following car, the occupants of which, Count Von Boos-Waldeck and Colonel Merizo, were struck by alarms of iron. Archduke Francis Fordiand stopped his car, and after making inquiries as to their injuries and lending what aid he could, continued his journey to the town hall. There the burgomaster began the customary address, but the archduke sharply interrupted and snapped out: "Herr Burgomaster, we have come here to pay you a visit and bombe have been thrown at us. This is altogether an amazing indignity." After a pause the archduke said: "New you may speak." On leaving the hall the archduke and his wife announced their intention of visiting the wounded members of their suite at the hospital on their way back to the palace. They were actually bound on their mission of mercy, when at the corner of Redolf Strasse and Franz Josef Strasse, Prinstip opened are. The archdeck apparently saw the glint of the heavy revolver and faced the youth, partly shielding the duckess. Before he could do more the student fired, the first bullet hitting the archduke in the face. Francis Ferdinand managed to remain upright a moment longer and then, as the second shot hit him, he fell back against the cushions of the automobiles. So close now that he could almost touch the duckess, the youth continued shooting, the bullets taking effect in the air. The second he had fired had hit a vital pot. Those greatest him in the throng who had not started to fire stood paralyzed for a moment and then, with shoots for vengeance and of exsecution, sung themselves upon the young student. He was hurled to the ground and then and women were fighting to get him when the police and the military guard. The ensign, his clothes neatly stripped off, bruised and cut by study Benjamin peasant hands, was barely able to stand when he was dragged to his seat. all the way to the police station the peasants tried to reach him and repeatedly were hurled back by the police. The audience and the duckens were taken to the palace; but it was seen that they were mortally bound. They were pernicious been held on posts when the land. The audience, if no change in mood, now goes to Adrian the ducken, Francis the son of the late William and 6 nephew of Francis. Steve Buy Good by Use of Knife. John Gorman, fourteen years old, of Philadelphia, once known as the worst buy in Kesington, has been transformed laws one of the best. For five years, following an injury to his head, he was subject to wilt, maniacal fits of temper in which he fought and bit and split at any one who attempted to come near him. Neither his mother nor his friends could account for his behavior. He says he does not know what made him do these things. An ungarrable impulse held him in its grip and forced him to do things he did not want to do. Always, he said, he felt a pain in his head. The boy is now rational, strong and healthy and the headaches are gone. He has a job at which he means to stick, so that he can help support his mother and four younger brothers and sisters. All this was brought about by a simple operation which removed a pressure on his brain. The operation was performed five weeks ago at the Philadelphia hospital, by Dr. William L. Rodman, on the recommendation of Dr. Walter S. Cornell, director of medical inspection in the public schools, who examined the boy at the house of detention. At the time of the operation, John said, one of his worst fits came over him and it took eight strong men to hold him to the operating table. One man, who weighed nearly 200 pounds, sat on his knees. With scarcely an effort, he said, he lifted his legs and seat the man spinning to the floor. Receivers For H. B. Clanlin Co. The vast Clanlin dry goods enterprises collapsed with the appointment of receivers in New York for the big wholesale house of H. D. Clanlin company and the announcement that nearly thirty retail stores throughout the country collapsed. The liabilities of the firm are estimated at $35,000,000; the assets at more than $40,000,000. Over-extended credits caused the failure, the largest of its kind in the history of the country. The liabilities of the firm are represented by commercial paper held all over the country. Two proceedings—friendly and unfriendly—throw the firm into bankruptcy, and throw the receivers were named under bonds of $500,000 each. The Claflin company controls or is affiliated with some thirty retail stores throughout the United States, and it was, the indorsement of their paper, held by more than 3000 banks in New York and other cities that caused the crash. Stores controlled by the Claflin company in the east are: Kline Brothers, Altona; Lord & Gage, Reading; McCreary & Co., Pittsburgh, and several in New York and Brooklyn. Dr. Brumbaugh's Wife Dies. Mrs. Anna K. Brumbaugh, wife of Dr. Martin G. Brumbaugh, superintendent of schools and Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, died at her home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Brumbaugh had been ill six weeks, Dr. Brumbaugh, his daughter, Miss Mabel Brumbaugh, and his son, George Edwin, were with Mrs. Brumbaugh when she died. Mrs. Brumbaugh was a Miss Konigmacher. She was married in 1884. Dr. Brumbaugh was teaching in the Junata college when he met his wife, who was a student there, Mrs. Brumbaugh was born in Ephrats, Lancaster county, Pa. Fifty-three years ago. Her ancestors were members of the Ephrata Community, one of the most interesting of the early German societian settlements. To Teach Militia Aviation. experimental flights with army hydroplanes by officers of the New York city militia battery will be a feature of the school of instruction for that organization at the camp of the Third United States Field Artillery at Tobyhanna, Pa., for ten days, commencing July 18. The aviators will make flights over the entire section, and will make landings in different bodies of water on the Pocono mountains. Since June 16 two hundred officers of the militia batteries cost of the Mississippi river have been receiving instruction at the camp. They leave on June 30 and will be followed by batteries from Rhode Island, New York and Virginia. Sheet Boy For Porcupine. John, the twelve-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dutchess, of Xane, Pa., was shot and seriously injured when he was mistaken by boys for a porcupine. Dutchess was out hunting chipmunks, and seeing one enter a hole in the trunk of a tall tree, he climbed the tree. While he was trying to chase the chipmunk out several other boys came along and seeing something move in the tree, they opened fire, thinking they were shooting at a porcupine. Before the boys discovered their mistake one of their shot Dutchess through the hip. He was taken to the hospital. Alpador Sites Swimmer. Attacked by an alligator while swimming in Pistoia Pass, near Momile, Ala., with a number of companions. Coxswain Maton, of the United States revenue cutter Winona, is in the marine hospital with a badly chewed leg. Coxswain and others from the Winona went in swimming from a rowboat. When the alligator pursued them all except Maton succeeded in getting into the boat. He was rescued after the alligator had crushed his leg. Boss Husband Kill Himself Following a quarrel with his bride of six months, Hayden Wilson, aged twenty, years, of Edwardville, near Wilmington, Pa., fired a bullet into his heart while his wife looked on. The couple were alone in their apartment at the time, and Mrs. Harris says her husband easily reached into a bureau drawer for the women, and before she could prevent him, he sent a bullet into his heart. Harris most likely. OFFICE ROOM, NO. 488, MACHANIC SAVINGS BANK BUILDING Faxes, Mourors—3627 Residence, 610 N. 1st St.—Shop in Rear. Phone, Mourors-2166. Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Title of Architecture. Job Work a Specialty. 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Comms and Caskets Furnished at reasonable Price. Office Phone. 76 Mutual. "Just see the wind!" exclaimed little Bobby, looking from the window. "You ask me to do something impossible," answered Bobby's papa, who was a great sticker for accuracy. "Wind is air in motion, and you cannot see air. It is invisible." "But, papa?" "Well, my son?" "I heard you talking about a sight draft the other day." And papa didn't explain how he had raised the wind to meet that—Cleveland Plain Dealer. To get the best prices for eggs have them to sell in December and January. Chickens are highest in May and June Butter, rises and falls with eggs and that sold in December and January brings the best prices. Potatoes reach their highest about Aug. 1 and fall like a rocket every day after. Of course, all these things are highest when we haven't got 'em, but it's the business of every one of us to try to have jam when the price is high. If we can-Farm and Fireside. FORMING HABITS. Be careful about how you form habits. Some young people never consider habit forming. They form none but accidental and unconscious habits. They know so little that they think they could change any habit they have in a day. Yet in reality they are binding themselves in chains of iron and making a free and happy life impossible for themselves later on. A Good Reason Pearl--They thought of first they would be married in Holland. Ruby--And what changed their minds? Pearl--Why, they heard that old shoes in Holland weighted from two to six pounds each.—Exchange. Leoels Lite. It. "Pa, what is a fatigue uniform?" The wind messenger boys wear, my son.—Ballistic American. HE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR COLORED TEACHERS OF POOR SCHOOL AT THE Agricultural &Mechanical College, GREENSBORO, N. C. Will begin JUNE 29, 1914, and continue five weeks. 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Evening Journal saw fit to make special mention of the fact that the columns of this journal contained a full report of the Chenault case, with the matter reproduced from the columns of the Richmond, Va. News-Leader, but it failed to make mention of the fact that the fine portrait of Miss Fannie Chenault was reproduced from the columns of the Richmond, Va. Evening Journal. If the Journal had not have placed the pictures, where we could get it, it would not have appeared in the columns of The Planet. We are glad to note though that all of this newspaper "war-fare" where a human life is at stake and an innocent man in danger of electrocution is in the news columns of that admirable journal and not in the editorial department. We know many of the able employees of that admirable sheet and we do not believe that all of them would engage in such an unseemly "war-fare." Jack Johnson is still champion of the world. The graphic accounts of the encounter in the prize ring last Saturday night at Paris will convince the average citizen that at no time was the championship laurels of the colored man in danger. That Moran went twenty rounds was evidently due to the magnanimity of Jack Johnson who simply toyed with him and came out of the contest unscratched. Men who claimed on this side that Jack Johnson was a second-rater, so to speak now admit that he is the most remarkable fighting machine this world has ever produced. Still, he is in the position of "a man without a country." Prizefighting brutalizes one's being and this may account for the many escapades of this truly remarkable man. While colored people in this country are jubilant and many of them have been virtually "hugging themselves" over Johnson's triumph. It is evident that this remarkable colored man is absolutely devoid of race pride. Despite all of this, we have consistently defended him against all comers. His private habits belong to him and his social relations should concern no one but himself and those directly interested. Colored folks will rejoice because they take the position that he exemplifies the Biblical prophecy. "Lo, the stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner." JOIN CLEMENTS' PREDICAMENT Colored folks, hereabouts have absolutely no sympathy for any man, be he black or white, who assaults a woman and less, if such a thing be possible for a colored man, who assaults a white woman. They want white folks to "shin on their side," and they want colored folks to do the same thing. When a colored man is guilty of criminally assaulting a white woman, colored men are as forward as white ones in aiding in putting him in the electric shaft. On this point, both white and colored folks are agreed. Enough for that. A white female who was due home at about eight o'clock entered her residence between eleven and twelve o'clock that night. She had to give an explanation of her conduct, and she finally stated that she had been assaulted by a colored man, who kept her in the bushes within calling distance of her home for about three hours. During that time, he conversed with her, lighted cigarettes and finally left her. She gave forth no oathry, not even after he had left and her excuse was that he threatened to shoot her if she did make an outcry. She said that a part of his face was like a white man, although he was colored. A colored man, named Riddick was identified by her and he was discharged, having established a complete gild. Another colored man, named Clements was arrested and he was discharged, she having failed to identify him. A colored man named Thomason was apprehended and "identified" by Police Detective Gargent Fred, L. Kroegle and killed by him. Finally, the corps of Thomason was "dressed up" to resemble the man she said assaulted her and she was carried to Hayes Undertaking establishment, but she declared he was not the man. Then John Clements, who had been previously arrested and discharged was re-arrested and given a hearing before two Henrico county magistrates and while one was outspoken in opposing the holding of Clements longer, the other one decided that he would not give the actus the benefit of the doubt, but would send the case on, although Clements had proven that he was at another place when the crime was committed. In the meantime a liberal minded white citizen had become so aroused that he employed counsel to defend Clements, who was without a dollar. Father Hannigan, a devout Catholic priest was also touched and named counsel to assist, while the colored Civic League here also employed an attorney for the defense. This is a brief statement of the facts up to date. Now, it is reported that certain white citizens of the county are about to employ counsel to prevent an attack upon the lady's character and for no other purpose. This last movement would seem to indicate that her friends have little or no judgment. We have no recollection of ever having heard of any similar proposition being advanced in this State, in the manner as set forth in the daily papers: If John Clements is guilty give him the death penalty, and if he is innocent, let him go free. To subject a penniless man to these kind of indignities seems to be against every principle of justice and in violation of every precept of the Scriptures, which many of the young lady's protectors affect to honor and adore. COLORED WILSON SUPPORTERS TO BE RECOGNIZED. It may be that Bishop Alexander Walters, Rev. J. Milton Waltron, William Monroe Trotter and the other supporters and advocates of Hon. Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic Party in the last campaign may yet have "the laugh" on those of us who have been smiling broadly over their apparent absolute desertion by the present Democratic Administration at Washington, if the reports from Washington recently prove to be true. President Wilson is reported to have told Representative Smith of Maryland last Monday, in response to his urging him to nominate a white man as Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia that soon after his inauguration he had promised a delegation of colored men that he would appoint other colored men to positions now held by any colored man at that time. He told him that he would keep his promise. That he tried to do this is evident for he named a colored man for the position of Register of the Treasury and that colored man was induced to withdraw his application under pressure after he had been nominated by the present occupant of the White House. That President Wilson can bring about the confirmation of any colored citizen he chooses to nominate hardly admits of a question. We admit that we have been puzzled by the attitude of President Woodrow Wilson upon this question and we have not been able to figure out how a statesman of his high ideals could bring himself to discriminate against a large body of colored citizens simply on the ground of their race and their color, when he had the Constitution of the United States and the oath of office staring him in the face. His open announcement will have a positive bearing upon the political situation and make a division in the already partially divided vote that will be as noticeable as it is radical. For our part, we shall continue to contend for right principles, for our right to participate in the affairs of this government without "let on blindrance," and we shall do all in our power to support men and measures in keeping with these principles. President Wilson is having a strenuous time of it with the politicians and the corrupt elements now seeking to control affairs at Washington. The Charlottesville State Summer Normal School for Colored Teachers, June 22-July 24. Instructors from the University of Virginia Summer School will conduct courses leading to the State Examination. All the work required for First Grade Certificate will be given by experienced teachers; in addition, special classes in Domestic Science and Industrial work will be organized, and certificates given, for work done. Tuition is free to Virginia Teachers. Board may be secured at reasonable rates in the city. Registration at the City Colored School on June 22. Classes begin June 23. If expecting to attend, address SUPT. H. M. McMANAWAY, Conductor, Charlottesville, Va. (Continued From First Page.) who seemingly, did not understand the fine points of boxing, voiced their objection to infighting, but cheered any resounding harmless whacks. JOHNSON READY TO FIGHT AGAIN. After the fight Johnson pointed out that no champion of his age ever defended the title and won. (He is 36 years old.) He appeared little the worst for the battle. "They thought I couldn't last two ty rounds," he said. "Well, didn't I? I am satisfied. I have done nothing for two years, except ride fast. In another six weeks I will be ready to box anybody. "Moran! He has a real hard punch with either hand. I know, because I have been there. If they always landed there isn't anybody who could stand up against him. He is a good boy, all right, and I enjoyed the fight. Carpentier was a fine referee." "GOOD FIGHT," SAYS CARPENTIER. It was the first time a French champion had refereed a big match, and Georges Carpentier, expressed great pleasure at the experience. He thought it one of the best fights he had ever seen. Asked if he would like to take on Johnson. Carpenter said: " "Johnson is a little bit too heavy for me at present." Moran in his dressing room after the fight, said: "At the worst it should have been a draw. I was the aggressor through out the whole twenty rounds, and I was not hurt. The cut over my eye is only an old one reopened; it was received in training. I believe I had the best of practically every round. BLOW ON NOSE HURT "The blow that really hurt was one on my nose, and for this Johnson was warned. That stopped my breathing and sent the blood trickling down my throat. That was the only real hurt Johnson gave me. I shall return to my camp and train for another fight. My manager has one in mind." Moran spent a social hour with friends at a hotel, then had his cuts attended to by a doctor, and motored to his quarters at Merlol-Sur-Olee. No statement of the receipts was given out. IN THE FIGHTERS' CORNERS. Johnson at the last moment revised his list of seconds. The new list was Bob Armistrong, Calvin Respens, Gus Rhodes, Albert Badoud, the French lightweight and Max Ludo. James Pratt, the famous horse breeder, was chosen as Johnson's timekeeper. Dan McKettrick was also added to Moran's seconds, and Gus Wilson was in Moran's corner. Moran's other seconds were Willie Lewis and Tom Kennedy. The big crowd was for Moran generally. They wanted to see the "white hope" get the championship. There were plenty of Moran backers, however, and they eagerly snapped up the choice odds offered by the men backing the champion. The Sublime Achievement of the Moving "Picture Art. Thousands of the colored moving picture lovers will flock to the popular Blijou Theatre all week of July 6th to witness the sublime moving picture of "Neptune's Daughter," with Annette Kellerman, the Dejine Venus in the title roll. This wonderful picture play of seven marvelous rooftops shows Miss Kellerman, who is known throughout the world as "The Perfect Woman" is pronounced by the metropolitan critics as the most wonderful photo-dramm ever conceived and executed and never before have the newspapers of New York devoted so much attention to our bestowed as much praise on a film production. Miss Kellerman, is supported by 1000 actors and actresses, who aside from her marvelous aquatic feats, which she has many opportunities to display in this drama, proves that she is a splendid actress; a graceful dancer, an expert swordwoman and mistress of a hundred arts which contribute to the success of the entertainment. Neptune's Daughter is: a thrilling fantasy of the mysterious sea, and some of the most sensational scenes are. The Call of the Water, Mermaids of the Beach, Neptune's Oath, The Drop From the Cliff, and the stupendous transformation in which The Sea Witch transforms The Princess into a Octopus. There will be a daily matinee 2:30 and performances every night. A special admission price of ten cents will admit colored patrons to any performance throughout the engagement. Supply and Demand. Mr. Francis was about to start away to attend the funeral of his rich old uncle. "Put a couple of large handkerchiefs into my grip, dear," he said to his wife. "The old gentleman promised to leave me $20,000 and I want to shed some appropriate tears." "But suppose when the will is read," said the wife, "you find he hasn't left you anything." "In that case," replied he, "you had better put in three."—Detroit Free Press. Kating Before Sleep "Is it safe to eat before going to sleep?" asks Sibyl. "Oh, yes, much safer than eating afterward, we should say! It is so hard to see what you are eating when you are asleep, you know!" Dunlap Pony Contest Starts May 15th and Ends September 15th, 1914. THE DIXIE THEATRE Some energetic boy or girl will receive this handsome prize So get busy boys and girls and call at the Dixie Theatre and PLANET Office and have your names entered as contestants. The Planet Will give votes on said valuable outfit for new subscriptions, and for money paid on back subscriptions, advertising and job work. When you have your name entered ask us all about the contest and we will cheerfully give all information desired. Start to day having your names entered as contestants. The coupon may be found in another column. --- THE RAILWAYS OF THE WESTERN UNION BY J. H. HARRIS 1890 Stretch the Value of Your Income TWO ways of stretching your income: First, you and your wife can pull on it from opposing ends until the poor little lean out. pull on it from OPPOSING ENDS until the poor little long suffer ing pay envelope FAIRLY GASPS for BREATH. That's stretching it the WRONG WAY. 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James, Austin, Ruth Anderson, Lewis Bland, Proston Branch, Irene Bryant, Inez Braxton, Emma, Crittenden, Frank Davis, William Drewitt, Helen Ferguson, Lella Fox, Fannie Hill, Annie Hubbard, Edward Johnson, Howard Johnson, Hearletta Lester, Mary Lowie, John Mencer, Marion Patterson, Joseph Randolph, Sarah Robinson, Mary Schaefer, Julia Thornton, Mabel Harris. 3B GRADE-1—First Honors: Robert Dickerson, Irma Hopkins, Viola Rowlett. Others Promoted: Augustus Banks James - Cheatham, Alvin Robinson, Robert Robinson, Agnes Beard, Rosa Beard, Lessie Bolling, Blanche Booker, Josie Carrington, Maude Cheat- ham, Madeline Garrison, Edith Greene, Kate Johnson, Rosa Johnson Sallie Reid, Viola Richardson, Gladys Smithers, Inez Taylor, Maggie Wood. 3B GRADE-2- First Honors: Nellie Winston, Gertrude Chiles. Others Promoted: Ruth Albert, Rosa Booker, Ruth Carrington; Lucy Davis, Olivia Fields, Elizabeth Green Janet Jackson, Edna Jackson, William Lytle, Albert Mason, Mary Marrow, Blanche Paterson, Ernest Pierce, Johk Robinson, Ida Scott, David Tarwell, Carrie Toler, Maggie Washington, Louise Wilkerson; Viola Wilson. 3A.GRADE—First Honors: Evelyn Brown, Rosa Davis, Auralea Green, Mary Green, Marian Steward, Mary Wood. Others Promoted: David Alston, Emma Aycock, Malachia Bassett, WI bur Barco, John Branch, Mary Brown Marle Briggs, Lucy Briggs, Edith Conway, Octavia Crawley, Randolph Dawson, Andrew Dudley, Goldie Foster, Ida Green, Hlawatha Harris, Rosetta Harris, Mabel Harris, Rosa Johnson, George Kehney, Thomas King, Maggie Lewis, Irene Lankford Emmett Millon Maude Oatney, Mary Peyton, Corinne Steward, James Tisley, Alphonzo Turner, Vernon Turner, Clara Thompson, Mary Vaughan, Olivia Washington. 2B GRADE—First Honors: Thurston Drew, Wheeler Grimes. Others Promoted; James Edwards, Henry Hunter, Handahl Holmes, Sterling Ivey, Theodore Ivy, Wandell Jackson, George Jones, Will, Ilam Jones, Thomas Lewis, Warren Marrqe, Cornelius Norrell, John Robinson, Alfred Smith, Charles Gregory, Ruby Bassett, Mattie Booker, Augusta Chandler, Grace Dabney, Virginia Harris, Juanita Jackson, Laura Johnson, Josephine Mann, Thelma Mimms, Geneva Randolph, Lucile Rice, Helen St. John, Virgio Smith, Beatrice Wyatt. 2A GRAGE—Honors; Theodore Hill, Emmett Shelton, Virginia Epps, Cora Moredith, Serona Mosby, Auphea Pettus, Thelma Priddy. Others Promoted: Willie Allen, Harvey Brewer, Alphonso Davies, Walter Harvey, Lloyd Howard, Herman Kenny, Douglas Lively, Robert Mason, Clifton Thomas, Charles Smith, James Vaughn, Maria Banks, Viola Coker, Margaret Eprs, Rosa Floyd, Maud Green, Ruth Jaaper, Ruth Harris, Fannie Johnson, Ella Jones, Josephine Jones, Edna Jordan, Claud ine Kenny, Emma Lewis, Arnata Morton, Emma Robinson, Alma Smith, Theresa Robinson, Susan Toliver, Frances Wade, Florence James, Thelma Mosby. 1B GRADE-2—First Honors: George Nelson, Urith Barco, Florence King, Irene Owens, Mildred Robinson. Others Promoted: Walter Bradley, Willie Carrington, Ralph Chathman, Shirley Davis, Bernard Faulcon, Linwood Herndon, Roosevelt Kenny, Rutan Minor, Leroy Payne, Curtie Payne, Willie Preston, Samuel Smith, Ernest Staves, George Washington, James Washington, Eleanora Banks, William Carter, Heleena Foy, Ivoria Gilliam, James Lacey, Alslow, Johnson, Bessie Morgan, Beatrice Nelson, Elizabeth Randolph, Susie Simpeon, Helen Southall, Irma Taylor, Peretta Toler, Theresa Warden, Janie Walker. 12) eBAD31—George Koehler Bernstein Chandler, Harriet Pyeon, William Smith, Robert A. Anderson, Bernstein Moore. Others Presented: William Belling, Mathaniel Cianathan, James Davis, William Gleen, Perry Belling, John Harris, James Jones, Matthew Lewis, David Legan, Randolph Mingo Carl Mickea, Bhiyet Clarke, Elizabeth Davin, Dorethy Hemley, Lennon Jones, Elizabeth Kannay, Marian Laurie, Govjude Mama, Gladys Norrell, Inga Redd, Nannie Robinson, Martha Scott, Ella Smith, Addie Williams. 1A GRADE-1—Charlie Price, Margaret Abrams, Marian Mosby, Florie Wilson. Others Promoted: Alkern Bowles Roy E. Brown, George Bryant, Roland Edwards, Howard Gathright, Samuel Hopkins, James Hunter, Purcell Jackson, James Jones, Randolph Jordan, James Laury, Clarence Morris, John Mosby, Charles Threat, James Ward, Allen Walls, Roosevelt Williams, John Kenny, Dema Bishop, Hasel Brown, Thelma Chinn, Irma Foster, Mary Hayes, Gulnave Hill, Helen Jasper, Amy Moulton, Alice Mosby, Mary E. Roy, Marlon Smithers. 1A GRADE-2—First Honors: Ella Ballard, Wesley Carter, Ennice Carrington, Henrietta Davis, Lillian Foy, Lula Woodson, Althea Wilkerson. Others Promoted: Emma Buckner, Daniel Crazen, Annie Conon, Eva Carter, Leroy Dandridge, Derothy Green, Joseph Graves, Spencer Gray, Gazelle Gregory, Clyde Harvay, Joseph Harris, Ronda Jackson, Lois Owens, Jeffrey Morton, Bessie Nelson, Westy Morton, Bennie Nelson, John Randolph, Randolph Shelton, George Scott, Rosa Smith, Birl Washington. · Leuburg (Va.) News Items. Mr. Ralph Dorsey, of Richmond, Va. paid us a flying visit June 22nd. Mr. Frederick Taylor departed this life on the 23rd, aged 78. His funeral was held at his residence Thursday. Rev. James Swann officiating. He left a wife, four sons, three daughters to mourn their loss. Mr. Richard Harris of Pennsylvania is arrived in town to be at the bed side of his sick father. His father departed this life Saturday morning at six o'clock. The funeral will be held on Monday from his residence at three o'clock. Charlotte Asher of Washington visited her mother the week end. Miss Clearly Diggs of Washington is spending her vacation at home. Her friend came up to pay her a visit Sunday. There will be something doing soon if the weather is warm. Pastor Tyler was at his best all day Sunday. He mounted the rostrum at 11 o'clock. Subject. The Great Discovery, Math. 13-16. At 3 P. M. he addressed the Masons from the subject, God's Temple in Humanity, Eph. 2-22 Bro. Keller Nor his priest, Bro. Keller Nor the congregation was light to bight storm. We brought one of the best rains of the season, B. F. Watson, of Alexandria, G. W. M. was also with us and gave us some wholesome advice on Masonry. At S. P. M. we had song and praise service. Rev. Dotson and Rev. W. R. Manley being out of town Pastor Tyler was all alone, Prof. Granderson, of Washington, presided at the organ all day. The choir sang bestifiy day. Prof. Granderson is arranging for a musical entertainment of sixty voices at some future date. Miss Tena Jackson and two nieces spent Saturday in D. C. Mr. Lewis Gallagher of Washington, Mr. Nelson Dove of Alexandria were in town Sunday visiting friends. Roanoke (Va.) Newx. The delegates returned home after a delightful trip to attend the Grand Lodge, K. of P. and the Grand Court of Calanthe. Among the delegates and visitors were: Mrs. I. D. Burrell, Mrs. Millie Paxton, Mrs. M. Hairston Mrs. Zanobia Bannister, Mrs. Ella Lockalayer, Mrs. S. Rayford, Mrs. Samuel Edmondson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fowkes, Dr. J. H. Roberts, Dr. W. R. Brown, of Salem, Va., Rev. P. G. Graveley, Rev. J. F. King, Mr. L. E. Board, Mr. Jesse Eggleston, 26 Cadets were looked after by Sir H. L. Shelton, Sir Madison Standfield and Sir Robert Kale, Sir W. R. Bannister. Magic City Company, with 24 in number was in command of Leut. B. T. Wade. Mrs. Millie Paxton left for Danville June 27th on business. Mr. W. E. Miller left July 1st for Buffalo, N. Y., Chicago and Toronto, Canada. His business at East Roan she. Drug Store was left in charge of Dr. O. F. Kayman and the shop in charge of the Marmaduke Milner. Mrs. R. Y. Tate of 300-410 Ave. questions very ask. We hope she answers. Mrs. M. Baird Hackley were hired to receive Sunday when the vices them, and left a fine on her B. Claytor is out again after four weeks' illness. Mrs. Hattie Thoraton left Wednesday, July 1st for Richmond to visit Madame Dr. R. J. Bolden and Miss Maud Reynold left for Richmond Wednesday. Capt. J. H. Fowkes takes this method of thanking the public for their assistance in raising fare for the Cadets going to Richmond. Mrs. Rosa Crawford is convalescing under treatment of Dr. George E. Moore. Draken Branch (Va.) New That historic old Mosingford Church is retrograding and losing its high standing, was publicly alleged by Rev. T. B. Daily here a few days ago. Rev. Daily says the minority seized him without notice, branded him with unfairness and dropped him together with a number of others from the membership roll. Rev. Daily took up what was left of himself after the meeting and offered it to the watch-care of another church. "They are in the hole," he said, "and this I will prove to the satisfaction of all concerned at the Association." "What, can you do at the Association when this is a joint act of the church and a matter of record?" was asked. He replied with his fat, half raised himself from the chair and displaying vertical wrinkles between his troubled brows, declared that only three deacons voted the measure. "I have all of the particulars," he continued. "let them meet me in the Association." Rev. Whitfield Clark is the loved and honored pastor of Mossingford Church. He has held charge there for nearly twenty years. Mr. F. R. Banks bought a nice automobile a few weeks ago. Mr. M. B. Johnson of Hampton, Va. is running it for him. Mr. S. P. Lee has also just purchased a fine Ford Car. This speaks well for Drakes Branch. The funeral of the late Charley Smith was held at Randolph a few days ago. A large number of people attended. Rev. T. B. Daily omitted. A telegram that he had been seriously hurt was received Friday from Eddie Hicks of West Virginia. Mr. Junius Hicks left on the next train. Miss Edna Price of West Philadelphia, Pa. is visiting her mother at Charlotte C. H. Miss Frances Hodge of Richmond is here on a short visit. Mrs. Nannie Barnes is in Petersburg where she will visit her husband, Mr. Grover Barnes, a contractor. Miss Sue Read of Richmond, who came home very sick a few weeks ago is improving. Mrs. Anna Sanders and her sister Miss Mandy Whitehead will leave for Baltimore soon. They were called hero because of the extreme illness of their mother. She is improving. Mr. W. H. Morton and family have moved in their new home on Pine St. Mrs. Fallon of South Boston, Va. stopped here enroute home Thursday night. She made many pleasant acquaintances. Dr. Reynolds, of Lynchburg visited our town last week. The wise ones here believe he made a mash on one of our young widows. Well, it loitered that way to the untrained eye, but whatever her notions were she didn't yield a bit. Come again, doctor, no faint heart ever won a fair lady. --- Gatesville (N. C.) Notes. We are having some very warm weather here and the farmers' crops are looking nicely. Mr. W. Lee Wade, Jr. is on the sick list. It is suspected to be Typhoid Fever. We hope a speedy recovery. Messrs. J. E. Burke and W. M. Beaman are planning to leave to-day for Ayden, N. C., where they will work a few days. Mrs. Maggie Langaton is very ill with Spinal Stenosis. She is a little pottopee and are glad she. The work we are doing now, Ballard's Grove is making some much needed repairs. They have a jewel in their new pastor, Rev. W. E. Tylor. We are anticipating a happy Fourth and hope the same may be enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Stallings spent Saturday and Sunday in Muffress- Troy (N. Y.) News Troy, N. Y., June 29.--The rain stopped us from being with the men on the brick yards at Cayman's Sunday morning, June 28th, so we spent the day in visiting. 9:30 A. M. we had a good meeting in the city fall. Afterwards I called on Rev. L. H. Taylor, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church who lost his son Saturday, June 27, also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas to see their sick daughter. She is so gentle and mild and takes her sickness so cheerful, that it makes one feel sickness is not so bad after all. We were over to the County House in the afternoon to see Sister Lidy Wallace who has been there for some time although an old lady she is very cheerful and says the Lord Jesus is all her comfort. The Rev. J. E. Bynum, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. was with us at the Emanuel Baptist Mission Sunday evening and will preach for us there next Sunday evening, July 5th. There was no service at the M. E. Zion Church Sunday, June 28th, on account of the death of the son of the pastor, Rev. L. H. Taylor. Dear Brother Taylor and family have our sympathy in their sad hour of trial. The Lord gave them strength to stand. The death of Lloyd Ray Taylor, son of the Rev. L. H. Taylor, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, occurred on Saturday afternoon at his home, 1728-7th Ave. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the church. Miss Bertha M. Hall left Tuesday for Cheney to attend the Summer School. Miss E. Gibson was home from Cheney, to spend a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gibson, Miss Gibson left Sunday for Summer School. Mr. George B. Kelly is spending the week in New York City. Sunday, Mrs. Nancy King entertained the Misses Edith Gibson, Bertha M. Hall, Christine T. Archer and Mr. F. Malone and Mr. Saunders at dawn. Among the many graduates from the Grammar Schools of this city were Miss Ruth Weaver and Miss Mildred L. Dixon. Sheffield (Ala.) Notes Sheffield, Ala., June 29...Special to The Richmond PLANET.-The city of Sheffield was highly entertained by a street carnival this past week. The crowd was very large every night. Wednesday evening, June 24th, the people of the Tricities were much alarmed when the report of a great explosion had happened in the Tennessee river near Smithsonia. Nine colored men were killed and fifteen wounded. 'One white man was also wounded in the explosion, ennounce River bridge that furnishes accommodation between Sheffield and Florence was burnt very bad yesterday. It will be several days before it will be ready for service. Mr. Dave Abernathy, one of the citizens of Sheffield died this morning. He leaves a family and a host SALLY - I'M TADING AWAY TO A TON LA' LA' Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A. M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Mrs. E. V. Kelly, Norfolk... 9380 Miss Marietta L. Chiles... 9020 Mrs. Ella O. Waller... 3865 Mrs. Patay Whittenburg, Pulaski 725 Mrs. Eva D. Evans... 675 Mrs. Floyd Ross... 285 Only the names of those who have had more than 25 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting content. The annual sermon of the Rising Sous and Daughters of Protection was preached by Rex W. C. Carter yesterday at the First Baptist Arian program was rendered and a large audience to witness the occasion. Mrs. Lula Moore has returned from Montgomery where she spent a few days in visiting her relatives. Mr. Gordy Allen and Mr. Mark Rutledge have returned from Denver Colorado. Mr. Rutledge went to Denver on account of ill-health. Mr. Rutledge also had a doctor did not think Mr. Rutledge could stand the climate so he and Mr. Allen returned home at once. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, 30th day of June 1911. Lucy S. Coleman.....Plaintiff vs. In Chancery William Coleman.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a Divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonii, by the Plaintiff from the Defendant upon the grounds of Desertion. And an applicant has been made and filed that the defendant is a resident of the State of Virginia. is ordered that said defendant William Coleman, appear here with fifteen days after the due publication of this Order, and do what may be necessary to protect his interest herein. * A Copy—Tonte. P. P. WINSTON. Clerk J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. To William Coleman: You'll take notice that I shall on the 27th day of August, 1914, at the office of Phill B. Sheild, room No. 402. Travellers Insurance Building, situated on the North side of Main street between (11) Eleventh and (12) Twelfth streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witnesses to a certain suit in my behalf in a certain suit in Chance Court in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced be not concluded on that day the taking of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. 1. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office----1215 E. Broad Street. Richmond, Va. VIRGINIA—In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, 30th day of June 1914. Robert Flournoy.....Plainttt vs. In-Chancery Goldie Flournoy.....Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain a Divorce, a Vinculo Matrimonii by the Plaintiff from the Defendant upon the ground of Adultery. And an amitavit having been made and the defendant is no a resident of the State of Virginia; it is ordered that said defendant Goldie Flournoy, appear here within fifteen days after the due publication of this Order, and do what may be necessary to protect her interest herein. A Copy—Teste. P. P. WINSTON, Clerk. J. HENRY GRUTCHIELD, pg. To Goldie Flournoy; Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A. M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Dr. Albert A. Tennant.....1885 Dr. George R. Ferguson, Char- liseville.....1640 Dr. E. R. Jefferson.....970 Dr. James E. Jackson.....165 Dr. J. O. Dawson.....100 Dr. R. O. Mundia.....100 Only the names of those who have had more than 15 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting contest. the 31st day of August, 1914 at the office of Phil B. Shell, room No. 402. Travellers Insurance Building, situated on the North side of Main street between (11) Eleventh and (12) Twelfth streets in the City of Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 6 o'clock P. M. of that day proceed to take the depositions of Witnesses to be read as evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery depending in the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, wherein you are defendant and I am plaintiff, and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced be not concluded on that day the taking, of the same will be adjourned and continued from day to day or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall have been concluded. J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, pq. Office—1215 E. Broad Street. Richmond, Va. A. and M. College Summer School. Greenboro, N. C., June 23- Fifteenth Annual Session of the A. and M. College Summer School which begins on June 23th promises to be one of the best in the history of the college. Men and women who are experts in their chosen fields have been secured as teachers in both the academic and industrial subjects. In addition to these some of the most distinguished lecturers and educators in this country will address the Summer School. The regular academic and industrial courses which have been offered each year will be supplemented this Summer by five weeks' courses in the various branches of agriculture, such as: Agricultural Chemistry, such as: Agriculture and Creature Testing, such as: Botany and Plant Dissertation, Farm Poultry, etc. It is earnestly hoped that these courses will appeal forcibly to the teachers who teach in the rural districts. The large number of applications that has been received indicates that this will be the most largely attended Summer School that we have ever had. On Monday evening a reception will be given by the President and Faculty in honor of the Summer School teachers and students. Must Transport Dead Bodies Under Provisions of New Law. Richmond, Va., June 17.—Special The State Board of Health announced to day that after June 19th, undertakers shipping dead bodies within the State would be required to conform to the new law and to use the form of transportation permit authorized by the last General Assembly. The new law, which was introduced and passed at the instance of the State Funeral Directors Association, does not differ in material respects from the old act, but prescribes a new form of transportation permit, without which no railroad is authorized to accept a dead body for shipment. The State Board of Health was directed by this statute to provide the printed forms and now has them ready for distribution. Copies will be sent all undertakers and will also be supplied other persons who request them. Trouble No More. 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, Lester. W. Va. y Gross UCK, MISTER LOIDES FAINTED GEAN- AND Lawyer J. Thomas Hewin..... 75 Only the names of those who have had more than 251 ballots test for them will be published in the voting Mount O Goes to Buckroe, July 4 times 4 plus 4. Dear Friends: This is to notify you that Mount Olive Baptist Church will give her annual excursion to Buckroe Beach, Monday, July 20, 1914. Two years ago we were put out of doors, the building being condemned by the Building Inspector. Last year we said we were going back home. By your assistance, we are home again. As you are going to take a day off this season Walt and Go With Us. Lend a helping hand now as in the past and He will make it right, all right. REV. J. ANDREW BOWLER, Pastor Adults, $1: Children under 12 years, 50 cents. WANTED—A RELIGIOUS LADY, with moral principles, that will take charge of everything as her own. I have a good home. My house is brick, a story and a half high and uses all natural gas. For any information apply to REV. C. THOMPSON, Rondeau, Ont., Can. THE WESTVIEW COTTAGE, Jamestown, R. I. Will open July 1st, 1914. All modern improvements. Weekly hope, lawn tennis, croquet, etc. Excellent table, farm products and pure spring water. Splendid bathing and an opportunity to see 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. H.M.WILLIAMS.JR. OPTICIAN DON'T DECEIVE YOURSELF by imagining your vision will rectify itself—it wont! Might Glasses will help nature—will relieve the strain, the blurs, itching and watering. We're here to help you quickly and satisfactorily. We know we can! Put us to the Test. THE H. M. WILLIAMS, JR. Something Now. Readers of The Richmond PLANET can always copy copies of the paper on sale. Subscriptions and ad vertications and local news are taken at office rates. THE STANDARD NEWS CO., Chas. Gary, President and General Manager, 131 W. 53rd St. New York. WANTED--SALESMEN--FOR REAL ESTATE. Big commission paid. Experienced men preferred. Write A. RODGERS, Leaster, W. Va. SET OF SILVER FREE To introduce our Ramayana we will positively give them a beautiful leather box like the cat lion, and a beautiful box of our wonderful Kid Ramayana. We will dress the modiled to-day, and resort to the Chest of Silver at age 30. Charge to: CHRISTIAN GOLD CO. 080-222-2222 Things We Never See I'M GUN'T TO BE A MINISTER WHEN I GROW UP SATURDAY... JULY 4, 1914. OLD GLORY'S BAPTISM OFFIRE By W.H. RICHARDSON Copyright, 1924 by American Press Association. INDEPENDENCE day naturally brings thoughts of Old Glory and its first appearance in the grim business that was engaging the country at the time of its formal adoption as the national emblem. As every child knows, the flag had its statutory beginning on June 14, 1777, when congress agreed upon the design. After the smoke had cleared away from the battle of Oriskany on Aug. 6, 1777, when Sir John Johnson and his Torties and Indians were routed, the victor of the day improvised a flag from the red petticoat of a soldier's ```markdown ``` THE MONUMENT AT COOCH'S BRIDGE wife, a white shirt and an old blue jacket and flung it to the breast above the captured British standards at Fort Stanwix. That is doubtless the first time the ring appeared in the "danger zone." When Washington got his clew eventually that Sir William Howe with 18,000 men was sailing up the Cheesapeake he started his army southward, and on the way through Philadelphia they were cheered and inspired by the bands playing and "the taps dying"—some of the dags of Betsey Ross" own make perhaps. Howe landed twelve miles below Elkton, Md., on August 25, and the fateful campaign of 1778 began with a collision at Cooch's bridge, only a few miles near Philadelphia, his objective point. A division of the British, under Lord Cornwallis, had advanced to Iron hill, an ennuece sloping down to Christians creek and from which a large part of the country toward the Delaware could be observed. On the part of the Americans a "light advance corps" had been organized under General Maxwell, with instructions to be "constantly near the enemy and give them every possible annoyance." Stedman, an English historian of the "Origin, Progress and Termination of the American War," published his big two volume history in 1794. He was on Cornwallis' staff, and he disposes of this first engagement in seven words, telling of "dispersing the advanced guards of the enemy." Captain John Montressor, Howe's chief of engineers, counted only three dead and twenty wounded among the British at that time, notwithstanding the fact that Morgan's famous rifemen had been shooting at the redcoats. But the cannon planted on Iron bill really did serious damage to Maxwell's men, who, having no such formidable arm, duly retired under pressure of a largely outnumbering fire. Delawartans are proud of the fact that the opportunity to ways the stars and stripes at the head of fighting columns came first in U. S. EXPRESS QUITS All Contracts Transferred to Other Carrying Companies. After an uninterrupted service of sixty years, the United States Express company retired from the transportation business at midnight on Tuesday the close of the fiscal year, in accordance with the plan adopted in March. President D. I. Roberts said that all the railroad contracts have been transferred to the other express companies, and that arrangements have been completed whereby Wells, Fargo & Co. will act as agents for the United States Express company in carrying out the contract with the government for the handling of money. "No. Your mother was there!"— Korean Statesman. YANKEE DOODLE four-year-old is a here big and jade, On his breast a sash of red, Cap and plume upon his head, On his thigh a sword of lath, A red cannon by the path, The true, sturry banner d'or him, And a loud drum hung before him. Colonel, captain, garrison, Gunner, drummer, all in one; Tyrant kings and Hesperian food, Cannot stand before his brave— Nay, nor any one with corn, Dear marmosper per gremelard! THE MASTER Photo by American Press Association THE YANKEE DOODLE BOY AND HIS SISTER Give him room and let him bang, Batter, clatter, oracle, clang, Rub-a-dub, hurrah and charge, Strike and wheel and tramp at large, Fierce with valor, hewing down Mullein head and thistle crown; Tis the fourth day of July, And his loyal heart beats high. As the good boy Washington, Slashing cherry trees for fun; When to noble manhood, grown Drove his hatchet through a throne, So my Yankee four-year-old, No need to be bold, Shall grow up in courage strong To smite many a cruel wrong! -Philadelphia Ledger. THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. Let us, standing by our father's graves, swear anew and teach the oath to our children that with God's help the American republic, clausing this continent in its embrace, shall stand unmoved, though all the powers of slavery, piracy and European jealousy should combine to overthrow it; that we shall have in the future, as we have had in the past, one country, one constitution and one destiny, so may gather strength from our ample in every contest with the despotism that time may have in store to try their virtue, and that they may rally under the stars and stripes to battle for freedom and the rights of man with our old time warcry, "Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable." John Jay, July 4, 1881. SMILES FOR THE FOURTH. His Glorious Fourth. "If your husband hasn't any engagement for the Fourth of July bring him over to our house for dinner." "Well, he hasn't any engagements, but he expects to have about forty. You know, he's a surgeon"—Chicago Trifune. The Alternative ' Grandma—Bobby, here is a quarter for you to put away to buy fireworks with on the Fourth of July. Bobby—Pashaw! We don't keep the Fourth that way any more. I'm going to hear the returns from the prize-fight—Puck. July 4, 1775 New England Colonist-What are you celebrating today, Berrih? Convivial Ditto—Why, this will be the last opportunity we will ever have to celebrate a "quiet Fourth"—Puck. Americana Above All! Let us always remember that, whatever differences about politics may have existed or still exist, we are all Americans before we are partisans and cherish the welfare of all the people above party or state. God bless every undertaking which revives patriotism and relukes the indifferent and lawless.—William McKinley, July 4, 1807. Visitor Dead: Woman Held A myterious tragedy, involving two prominent families, occurred in Stamford, Conn., when Waldo R. Ballou, a member of the city council, and one of the best known residents of Stamford, was found unconscious, with his head crushed in, at the entrance to apartments in the center of the city. Ballou died shortly after being taken to a hospital. Imprints of small, bare feet marked in the blood, led from the spot where the body was found up the stairs to the second floor. The police say that the persons who made the footprints had entered the apartment of Mrs. Helen M. Angle, a wealthy divorcee. The police further said that there was evidence that the body had been dragged down the stairway, which was stained in several places with splashes of blood. Mrs. Angle was arrested and held in $5000 ball for the grand jury. At first she denied knowledge of Ballou's death, but admitted that the man had visited her apartments and was killed by a fall down stairs. Ballou's hat, crushed and stained with blood, was found in Mrs. Angle's apartment. In a closet of the same apartment the police found a waist and skirt both stained with blood. JIM MASUM ONE ON Jack Johnson in Action--That Famous Left Jab that Rips 'em Up. Johnson-Moran Fight Described in Detail. --- First round:—Moran fought for an opening, and landed first to the stomach and head. Johnson succeeded in landing on Moran's jaw. They missed it hard. Johnson landing on the Pittsburgher's stomach. Second round—Moran forced the fighting, but Johnson managed to get some hard uppercuts to Moran's jaw. Moran in return landed hard on Johnson's head. Johnson sent a light left hook to Moran's check. Third round—Johnson gave Moran several terrific uppercuts to the jaw, while Moran responded with several joins to Johnson's stomach. Johnson landed a hard jolt on Moran's eye, and followed with hard knocks on the body. Johnson crowded Moran, who stumbled against the ropes as time was called. Fourth round—Johnson drew first blood with a right to Moran's nose. Johnson smiled confidently as he mut Moran's attack. Both led at the same time, each landing on the other's head without harm. Johnson landed on Moran's face as the going sounded. Fifth round—Johnson appeared fresher and confident as the round began. Moran landed hard on Johnson's jaw, and the crowd cheered. Johnson retaliated with several blows to the body. Moran blocked several hard upercuts, and landed lightly on Johnson's solar plexus, which amused the crowd. Sixth round—Johnson continued the terrific upereutting to Moran's jaw. Johnson struck a hard left. Moran landed with both right and left to Johnson's face, which brought a cheer from the crowd. Seventh round—Moran landed seven oral hard ones to Johnson's head, while Johnson got in a hard one to the stomach. Moran landed a straight left to Johnson's chin. Johnson, then rushed Moran to the ropes without damage. Johnson opened wider the cut on Moran's nose. Eighth round—Johnson followed his old style of fighting on the defensive. He succeeded in putting three uppercuts to the Pittsburgh's jaw. In a clinch Moran pounded Johnson's stomach, landing five or six blows, and blocked more uppercuts from Johnson. Johnson landed a hard right to the jaw. Both fighters did fine work. Ninth round—Moran sent a left hook to the body, while Johnson landed one on the head and several hard ones on the jaw. Johnson rushed the fighting somewhat. Moran receiving a left on the jaw. Teeth out. They mixed it immediately at the opening of the round. Johnson was successful in the fighting. As the referee told the men to break away, Johnson sent one to Moran's nose. Moran's second claiming a foul. The blow ent Moran's nose and mouth. The referee warned Johnson, while the crowd shoted him. Hard fighting was resumed. It looked as though Moran was weakening. This was all Johnson's round. Eleventh round—Moran landed one on Johnson's head. Johnson then rushed the Pittsburgher, and received another warning for holding. Moran sent three hard blows to the body. Johnson retaliating violently with blows to Moran's jaw. Twelfth round—Johnson succeeded in landing several uppercute to the jaw and a straight left to the nose and also over the eye. Moran was breathing hard, and it did not seem that he would last long. Moran cleverly dodged a hard swing to the jaw. Thirteenth round—Moran let, but could not land effectively, while Johnson sent one to Moran's jaw. The Pittsburgh landed hard on Johnson's jaw, which again drew a cheer from the crowd. Johnson stood back smiling and then sent a hard right to Moran's jaw. Fourteenth round—Moran tried hard but unsuccessfully for Johnson's jaw. Several of Moran's blows brought smiles from his opponent. Moran ran into a punch on the nose and in making a futtle swing at Johnson he ran into the ropes. Fifteenth round—Moran avoided Johnson, who stood still, laughing. Moran landed hard to Johnson's face while the latter rushed him to the ropes. Sixteenth round—Johnson forced the fighting. Moran landed on the stomach, and Johnson sent a left to Moran's nose. He followed this with five more in lightning succession to the same place. Moran landed two straight left to the chin. Seventeenth round—Johnson sent a hard left to the jaw, while Moran made a wild swing. Moran then sent a left to Johnson's face, which seemed to make little impression on his opponent. Moran sent another left to Johnson's face, which brought a cheer. Eighteenth round—Johnson sent one to the stomach, two to the face, and then a hard left to the body. Nineteenth round—Moran went after Johnson, insighting and holding at the same time. He did no damage, however. His tactics caused adverse comment. Referee Carpenter frequently separating the men. Twentieth round—They shook hands. Each tried for a knock-out. Johnson sent several hard rights to Moran's face. He then landed with left to Moran's head. Moran's head rested on Johnson's chest. Moran swing wildly and then Johnson head frequently and at will. Moran was hanging and tried effectively for Johnson's body. The goong them rung and Johnson was deserved the winner. Men Admire Women with Beautiful Hair! NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING will make you proud of your hair It is unsurpassed for making harsh, kinky and stubborn hair—soft, glossy and luxurious. It not only beautifies the hair—but also keeps it in good condition. Nelson's Hair Dressing is delightfully perfumed—Make it a part of your daily toilet and you will be surprised how easily and quickly you can improve your appearance. Someone you know is sure to use it—Ask your friends—their answer is all the recommendation Nelson's Hair Dressing needs. Price, 25 and 50 Cents Everywhere. NELSON MFG. CO., • RICHMOND, VA. Ex-President Ridicules Administration's Anti-Trust Plan and Says Democratic Tariff Brought Distress Upon Nation. Theodore Roosevelt delivered in Pittsburgh, Pa., Tuesday the first political address that has come from him since his return from Brazil. It was divided, generally spooling, into three parts—an attack on the Wilson administration, an indictment of "bones," and an exposition of the principles of the Progressive party. During his exposition of the principles of the Progressive party the president only made the pristest reference to Gilford Pinchot's candidacy for the United States senate, as also that of William Draper Lewis, Progressive nominee for governor. The administration's tariff laws. Colonel Roosevelt hasted as a colonial failure, particularly hard upon the farmer. Its anti-tariff program he Branded as an economic absurdity. Its foreign policy he styled as being "wretched," but upon this he did not elaborate. The Democratic tariff, he insisted, had brought distractions upon the nation, had not lowered the cost of living and had chiefly benefited foreign rivals of American business. The solution, he argued, is support of the Progressive movement and the enactment of laws providing for tariff revision by a non-partisan commission. Of the "bozos" Mr. Roosevelt said: "Messrs. Penrose, Barnes and their associates at Chicago, taking advantage of the fact that national nominating conventions are not protected by law, followed a course of conduct morally every whit as bad as that which at elections result in wrongdoers of humbler rank being put in stripes. They stole from the rank and file of the Republican party the right to govern themselves, to nominate their own candidate and promulgate their own platform. They took this action with the deliberate purpose of electing a Democratic president, because they infinitely preferred the triumph of their nominal party foes to seizing the control of their own organization wrested from their hands by the rank and file of their own party. They are foes of decent citizenship. Their political lives depend upon their keeping politics in such condition that descent cannot succeed them and that the ordinary citizens cannot get control of their own government. Rather than see their own birth on, Pedrose, Barnes and their associates deliberately put the Democratic organization and Mr. Wilson into power at Washington." To meet such a situation Colonel Roosevelt argued that the voters of Pennsylvania should repudiate Pedrose and his nominees and followers and further should, oppose the supporters of the present administration. Concluding his indictment of "the bosses," he outlined what he styled the "specific performances of the Progressive party" in the matter of state and national legislation, and again took up the tariff question. In conclusion the colony sketched the Progressive idea of needed antitrust regulation by properly empowered commissions. Such a program alone, he contended, proved the inadequacy of the Democratic party. He said: PLANET PRIZES PLANET PRIZES PLANET PRIZES PLANET PRIZES 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. 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Within two hundred feet or more of this beautiful church sits a public graded school whose principal has been for nearly thirty years Prof. George Lee Skipwith and we can say without fear of contradiction that there isn't a man in this section of the country who has done more for his people that Prof. Skipwith. For if he hadn't done any more than to help knock the rough edges off our own Rev. W. H. Skipwith which prepared him for College, he would have accomplished his purpose but there are hundreds of others who are making good throughout the length and breadth of this country as teachers, lawyers, preachers and doctors, etc., all who speak in the highest appreciation for the services rendered by this noble professor. The pastor of the above named church considered it a great privilege to announce to the public that the Rev. W. H. Skipwith, B. 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The Camp is located just one mile from the city limits on the Darby Town Road, in Braddock Johnson's Grove. The Camp is being fitted up with swings, hammocks, tents and games to aid the children to enjoy the freeh, pure country air. Camp Meeting will be held in this Grove each Sunday from July 5th to September 14th. Preaching each Sunday at 3 P. M. at which time some of the most excellent pulpit orators will speak. Most excellent singing. Refreshments Admission to the Grove Free. Transportation from the street cars to the Grove and return can be secured at the Drug Store on the corner of Williamsburg Avenue and Louisiana Street in Fulton. For further information inquire at the Fulton Settlement House 811 State Street, Fulton. The committee in charge of the Outing Camp—Rev. A. H. Jackson, Chairman; Rev. J. H. Marshall, Rev. A. Hobbe, Rev. N. B. Brown, Rev. C. T. Martin, Mosdames M. 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On or about 1855 or 1868 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 pursue 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 Margret; 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 these are any of the Tuckers 'in or around about, please see the oldest ones to see if they can remember Grandma Rosa, she was small in stature, weighing about 105 pounds. 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