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HARVARD COLLEGE LIBRARY JUL 18 1914 CAMBRIDGE, MASS. To Protect Indian Lover Who 'Best Her Up' White Girl Changes Negro Porter With Vicious Crime, and As Usual Daily Paper Tells Only One Side of Story: The Tulsa Evening Sun, the eleven o'clock edition of the Tulsa World, of Tuesday, June 9th, published under bold black-face head lines on the front page of sensational story about a Negro porter at the St. Regis rooming house assembling a young white woman in her room early Tuesday morning. Jimmie Nichols, the porter at the St. Regis was arrested and put in jail Tuesday and the three o'clock issue of the World-Sun published the same sensational story again, telling how the plucky white woman had fought desperately for at least five minutes before help came to rescue her from the desperate clutches of the black man, etc. The article in question referred in part to the story as follows: MANY COMPLAINTS. Miss Caress was taken to the matron's room at the police station, where she is under the care of the matron and physicians, not having any relatives in Tulsa. She was badly bruised about the hip and breast in her sight to protect herself while her little finger on her left hand was bitten off, the nail hanging. She was bloody about the breast and face. "In an interview with a Sun reporter this morning Miss Caress said that it was the second time that the Negro had attempted to commit the act and that a number of other ladies at the hotel had complained about being lumbered by him." No one with such knowledge of course, could put much credence in the story because the Sun has already established a splendid reputation for yellow journalism. Nichols was tried in the municipal court Wednesday and after hearing the evidence in the case Judge Clark released him from custody. It developed that the white woman had been attacked by her Indian lover and to protect him she was willing to charge an innocent Negro with a vicious crime. The landlady at the St. Regis knew the facts in the case and went to the police station and told all she knew. As a result Nichols was released and restored to his position. The World-Sun has been silent about this. The landlady speaks very highly of Nichols. She says he has always given satisfaction there and that no one has ever complained to her about him. It is just such films stories as this, tolk by degenerated, unscrupulous white women and published in glaring head lines in such newspapers as the World-Sun that have been the direct cause of many innocent Negroes being lynched in the Southland. Fortunately for us all, however, this happened in Tulsa, where the majority of the people believe in law and order and where the reputation of the World-Sun is best known.—Tulsa, Oklahoma Star. Ashland Court Added to Calanthe Roll in Virginia. Ashland, Va., July 6.—There seems to be a lively interest in Calantheism in Virginia as this is the third Court instituted since June 26, 1914. G. W. Counselor, Hon. John Mitchell, Jr.; G. W. R. of Deyds, Miss M. L. Chiles; G. W. R. of Deposits, Mrs. Kate S. Thomas, Miss Margaret I. Brooks, Miss Eva G. Davis, Rev. L. J. Morris, Sir R. C. Mitchell and Dr. A. A. Tennant arrived in our town on the seven o'clock car to set aside Ashland Court, No. 177, O. of C. The ladies and Knights to be initiated were awaiting the party at the True Reformers' Hall and soon everything was ready and the beautiful ceremony of the initiation of the candidates was carried out and highly enjoyed by the newly made members of the Order. Refreshments were served in abundance. Grand Worthy Counselor highly complimented Sir Samuel Hampton for his excellent work as this Court was organized through his efforts as well as a fine judge in that vicinity. The following officers were installed by the G. W. C: W. C., Mrs. Amy Winston; W. I., Mrs. Georgiana Williams; W. I., Mrs. Rose Hampton; W. S. D., Mrs. Jennie Braun; W. J. D., Mrs. Josephine Timley; W. O., Mr. W. M. Timley; W. R. of D., Mr. Steven Morris; W. R. of A., Mrs. Brenna Mickens; W. R. of Dep., Mr. Samuel Hampson; W. R.; Mrs. Linda Lightfoot; W. M.; Mrs. Ellen Garner; W. A. Clover. --- Mrs. Maggie Johnson, Mrs. Marthe Williams. The visitors left on the 10:2 train via Seaboard Air Line for Richmond and were highly delighted with the trip. Thursday evening, June 18th, while the melodious nuptial bells were chiming the sweetest music, which penetrated every hook and corner of Grace A. M. E. Zion Church, at Charlotte, N. C. and while all of the eyes of the people, both Colored and White, who filled every inch of space in the noted church, were riveted upon the beautiful and highly accomplished bride, she moved very gracefully towards the altar. Mendelsohn's famous wedding march ringing out throughout the church, while she was enacting this important scene in her life. At the altar she was met by the gentleman of her choice Dr. Bugene Allan, a prominent dentist of the city of Philadelphia, it was a solemn moment in their lives. Mr. Sites Washington, a member of one of the oldest families in that city gave away his daughter, Miss Sadie R. Washington to her future husband. Dr. Goler, President of Lavingstone College, Rev. J. O. Carrington and Rev. T. H. Medford united the happy and well matched couple in the holy bonds of wedlock, and then and there in the presence of more than a thousand of their friends they entered upon a new life, which we correctly hope will be full of success and happiness. The color scheme was pink and green. And it was the first wedding in the city to use the shapheard's wood. The wedding was difficult. The bride looked pleasant and composed. She wore white charnise with long court train, held to the skirt half way down by small white ribbon rosettes. The bodice was combined with duchess lace. From a wreath of orange blossoms a long tulle fell well, extending in volumnous folds to the end of the train. The bridal bouquet was of white carnations and roses. The wedding gown was very handsome and was made by the bride and her mother. She formed a charming picture. The groom in a conventional black suit looked handsome and was the proudest man in the world. Emma Clement and Lucile Baker in elegant costumes, marched before the bride carrying baskets filled with flowers, which they strewed along the aisles. James Clement acted as ring bearer. The bridemaids beautifully gowned were Estelle and Cora Tate, Willie Brown and Blancie Ludlow the maid of honor was Victoria Washington, the game of honor was Lucy W. Allyne, sisters of the bride. The groommen were Messrs. Strong, Caldwell, Michael and Eason. The beat man was L. L. Boyd. After the wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, it will be long remembered as one of the finest social functions ever participated in by the people of Charlotte, N. C., and all in all, it was the most fashionable and the most brilliant wedding ever held in Grace A. M. E. Zion Church. The bride is a graduate of Livingstone College and was public school teacher. The groom is well known in this city and has a fine dental parlor at 1717 Bainbridge street and has met with great success. They are now at home to their many friends. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Mrs. Lumpkins Gone. Mrs. Rowena N. Lumpkins, died Tuesday, June 30, 1924 in Washington. Her funeral took place from the Third Baptist Church of that city Sunday, July 5th. She was a devout Christian and a supporter of The PLANET. The family has our sympathy. Mr. Joseph Lang, Phila. Pa.; Mr. P. D. Riggs, Camden N. J.; Mr. F. Cliff, Atlantic City, N. J.; Dr. R. K. Jones, Mr. G. W. Taylor and wife, Mr. James Walker, Mr. W. Robinson, Holm, Mr. Richard Tolstoy, Phila. Pa.; Mr. Clea Thompson, Palmdale, Md.; Mr. M. O. Walker, Brownsville, M. Y.; Mr. John Hall, Brownsville, Robinson, Mr. Bennie Kagawa, Nate Campher, Phila., Punjab, Saddle Miller, Buffalo, Pa.; Nate Bannah Housewood, Phila. Pa.; To the Young Man Who Thinks Fighting, Important—Look at This Picture, and Think More Clearly. (N.Y. Times Journal) (N. Y. Evening Journal). Jack Johnson, a tall, good-natured Negro, has beaten one after another all the best human fighters, white and black. The other day Frenchmen and Americans in Paris gave this black man 150,000 francs—besides large amounts won in private bets—for beating one more white man—a so-called "white hope." The Negro moves about slowly, without wasted effort or motion, and the white men go down before him in a fashion that is very humiliating to white men—of the class that know little. Not deplorable, but encouraging, is the fact that no white man can be found to beat this tall Negro. Ability to win in a physical fight is proof of inferiority. And you will understand it, if you will look at the picture on this page drawn by Tad. In that picture there are three animals. The most intelligent of the three is Johnson, the champion prize-fighter of the world. And although he is the biggest, he is the weakest, and could be easily defeated by either of the other two. Next in intelligence comes the oran-out-tang, smaller than Johnson. That little orang-out-tang could seize Johnson, kill him in a few minutes, twist his arms and his legs and break his back with the greatest of ease. What the oran-out-tang could do to Johnson—the smallest and least intelligent of the three animals, the spotted leopard, could do to Johnson and the oran-out-tang, both. Put Johnson and the orang-out-tang in a room, lock the door, and soon you would have one dead Negro, and one orang-out-tang looking seriously at the corpse. Put the orang-out-tang, the Negro and the leopard in the room, and the leopard would kill the other two. There is no glory, no honor, no superiority in prize-fighting, or in any kind of physical combat. A man who can think well cannot fight as well as his inferior. For there is just so much energy in the highly developed human being. And if the energy goes into brain development, and into thought, it cannot go into muscle and brutality. Let young men interested in prize fighting cut out this picture, paste it up where they can see it—and become interested in something butter worth while. The leopard can thrash the orang-outang, the orang-outang can thrash Johnson, Johnson can thrash you—but that fact need not disturb you. --- Shoukl Have Knocked Him Out. (N. Y. Snn.) Apparently Johnson should have knocked Moran out, instead of winning the bout between them on points. The suspicion is unavoidable that a desire to make a longer exhibition for the motion pictures had much to do with his failure to end the contest early in its history. But the pictures of the black loafing for twenty rounds against a competitor plainly not in his class can scarcely be worth watching. Even the familiar Western "dramas" of the movies are preferable to this. The betting showed how lightly Moran's chances were regarded by the men best equipped to judge of them. Yet it is not suggested that any other white could have entered the ring against Johnson with a better chance of success. Indeed, there are no impressive heavyweight fighters to-day except Johnson, and there is no present opportunity or machinery for their development. Johnson seems assured of his title for several years to come, or until he has had time to ruin his remarkable body by his own efforts. North Abberton, Mass., July 4. John L. Sullivan has the following to say anent the Johnson-Moran fight of Saturday: "Jack Johnson is a whole lot cleverer and a much better fighter than he was given credit for. He is a master of boxing. In his prime he could have liked Jeffries, Corbett or Fitzsimmons the best day they ever saw. "Moran has my sincere wishes for success, and I trust he will put himself under the instruction of some past master of the old school of boxing. By this method I think he can improve enough to go back and give Johnson a good fight and perhaps defeat him." BRING WORK. Atlantic and Pacific Coast. The Living Charities Company. Brownsville, New York Bank and Trust Co. J. J. B. H. H. C. Chase Bros. 225 Cumberland Ave. New York, New York. Judge Lynch's Court, in America. 168 page book 6 in size, on Mob Violence in the U. 8. and other injustice done the Negro. The book pleads for a fair trial for the Negro. I would like to see mob violence put under Federal jurisdiction in the U. 8. If Press and People will help it can be done. The price of the book by mail is 60 cents. REV. E. C. BRANCH, Author, 2502 Avenida H. Galvany, Texas "What Is The Matter With Sambo?" Everybody is anxious to know "What Is The Matter With Sambo?" If that is what you want to hear, Dr. C. N. Grandison will appear at the City Auditorium, Wednesday, July 15, 1914, 8:30 P. M. The occasion: The third anniversary of The Rising Tea and Art Company. Admission, Ten Cents. Rev. 8. N. Morris Off for Atlanta. Rev. S. S. Morris left Tuesday A. M. for Atlanta, Ga. to attend the Young People's Congress of the A. M. E. Church. He has been asked to conduct an institute on Christian Endeavor Methods two hours each morning. To Re-dedicate 3rd St. A. M. E. Third Street A. M. E. Church will be re-dedicated the fourth Sunday, July 26th. Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D., of Philadelphia and Dr. O. T. Day, Preading Elder, Richmond District, will have charge of the exercise. Civic Improvement League to Meet. Meeting of the Civic Improvement League Wednesday, 15th Inst., at the Richmond Beneficial Auditorium. At Home. Mr. and Mrs. William W. Hill will be at home to their friends Thursday July 16, 1914 from 8:30 to 11:00 P. M. at 704 N. Ninth Street. Deed Recorded Raisen Issue. Henry L. Johnson, Colored, who is to relinquish the office of recorder of deeds for the District, having resigned recently on request from the White House, may not leave the office today, according to the terms of the resignation, owing to the illness of Deputy Recorder Henry S. Dutton. Recorder Johnson yesterday called on the Secretary to the President, informed him of the state of affairs, and raised the question of the legality of the office being taken over, even temporarily, by the deputy recorder. The President's secretary referred the question to the Department of Justice. Mr. Hall Entertained. A grand and sumptuous time was had on the evening of July 7th in honor of Mr. H. Arthur Hall, of New York, at the residence of his brother Mr. John E. Hall, 2300 Old Dominion St., South Richmond, Va. The evening was well spent in talks, games and songs. Refreshments were served abundantly and all enjoyed themselves until a late hour. The quartette, Messrs. James Green, Robert Threat, Felix Lee and John Cunningham rendered excellent music, while Mr. Hall sang, "The Chairs in the Partor Were Missing," which brought forth rapturous applause. The following were present: Henry A. Hall, James A. Greene, James Henderson, Joseph Woolridge John Brown, John Goolsby, William L. Deane, Jasper Logan, David Bin- ford, Hansley Burford, Felix Lee, Robert Threats, J. C. Carter, Joseph Barnes, Charles H. Robinson, Lee E. Plazaants, Lee Armstead, John Cus- ingham, John R. Cogbill, James Robinson, Junius Miller, John E. Hall, Jr. Music was furnished by Messrs. Harvey Nelson, Joseph Scott, Luther Dabney, Thomas Moody. —Spend a day of pleasura at Buckrow Beach with the Ebenezer S. S., Tuesday, July 28, 1914. Adults $1. Children under twelve years of age, 50 cents. List your For Rent Property with us. We promise honest and faithful service. TRY US. Rare opportunity to secure good homes on North Pine Street, See BRADFORD AND CO. ADDED AT COLOR QUESTION. Bill to Put Recorder of Deeds and Register Under D. C. Control. Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia, yesterday introduced a bill that will place the office of recorder of deeds and register of wills under the District commissioners and require as a condition for eligibility, for office a bona fide residence in the District for three years prior to the appointment. This is the means taken by the Georgia senator to settle the color question in connection with these offices. "It is understood that great pressure is being brought to bear upon the President to appoint a colored man to succeed the retiring recorder of deeds. To make the office a purely local one, as the Georgia senator believes it should be, he introduced this bill, which will have Democratic support. Discussing his bill Senator Smith said yesterday: "The business done by these offices," said Senator Smith, "is for the residents of the District. There is every reason why both the recorder and the register should be selected from bona fide residents, and that they should not be politicians brought here to be rewarded for party support in other localities. "I believe, too, that offices of the importance of the recorder of deeds and register of wills should be a proper publicity. "I intend to do all in my power to get action on this bill as quickly as possible," said Senator Smith. --- Another Court at Newport News, Va. Newport News, Va., June 29.—The State seems lively in the interest in the Courts of Calanthe since the Grand Session met at Richmond, Va. only one week ago, as this is the second Court set aside by the G. W. Counsellor. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., G. W. C. arrived in the city on the 5:30 P. M. train from Richmond and was conveyed to the handsome residence of Rev. A. B. Ellis, 1134-31st street, Newport News, Va. After a fine spin in an automobile to Bay Shore Hotel, Hampton Normal School and vicinity he was carried to the Odd Fellows Hall on 33rd street where a large number of Grand Officers and members of the Order, besides the Club anxiously awaited his arrival and he was heartily greeted by them all. The new Court is the work of Mrs. Lillie Ellis and Mrs. M. A. Minor and the G. W. C. highly complimented the ladies for their excellent work as this Court embraces many of the leading ladies of East End. All were delighted with the mitigation. Refreshments were served in abundance. Miss M. L. Chiles, G. W. R. of Deeds was also present and assisted in the exercises. The following ladies filled the stations: G. W. E., Mrs. L. B. Green; G. W. Ins., Mrs. M. E. Washington; G. W. Inx., Mrs. Julia P. Haywood; G. W. O., Mrs. Lucy Harris, G. W. S. D., Mrs. Josie N. Bradby; G. W. J. D., Mrs. Ada Mason; G. W. Con., Mrs. Mamie Battis; G. W. Asst. Con., Mrs. Pinkey Harrod; G. W. H., Mrs. L. D. Byrd; G. W. P.; Mrs. Ellen Jordon. The Court will be known as Glbraltar Court and will meet at Odd Fellows Hall, second and fourth Mondays at 3:30 P. M. The following are the officers: W. Inr., Mrs. Mary Reed; W. C., Mrs. Ida W. Parker; W. Inx., Mrs. Ruth Smith; W. O., Mrs. Lizzie Hill; W. R. of D., Mrs. Estella Griffin; W. R. of A., Mrs. Mattie Ellis; W. R. of Dep., Mrs. Rachel Gilm re; W. S. D., Mrs. Angle Hart; W. J. D., Mrs. Helen Anderson; W. Con., Mrs. Emma Moore; W. Asst. Con., Mrs. Hattie Williams; W. E., Mrs. Bertha Banks; W. H., Mrs. Eliza Williams; W. P., Mrs. Mollie Holt. Trustees: Mrs. Dora May, 18 months; Mrs. Carrie Pannell, 12 months; Mrs. Bertha Banks, 6 months. The G. W. C. and G. W. R. of Deeds left for Richmond on 10 A. M. train Tuesday. Staned by Lightning. Three large picnic wagons owned by Liberyman A. D. Price were returning from Jonesboro. Thursday night, June 25th after an enjoyable picnic there, when a severe thunderstorm came up. A bolt stunned the horses of one of the wagons. It was thought that the horses, were killed, but after about twenty minutes, they revived and were able to continue the journey to this city. The mishap took place near the National Cemetery. There were some scared people in the wagon. James Wall was the driver. Now is the time to subscribe to The PLANET. Resolutions From Second Bapt. 8. 8. After years of pleasant association and long acquaintance with Bro. W. W. Fields, and his long service as a co-laborer in the Second Baptist Sunday School, it was with profound regret that we learned of his demise. While it is a fact that one touch of nature makes us all akin, there is a deep and more profound sorrow more generated, where love becomes spontaneously the guiding principle of that association. Wonderful are the works of God. Today the brightness of the sun is marvelous; tomorrow everything is overshadowed in gloom. Life today is filled with apparent long existence, and much expectancy; tomorrow life is extinct. It is the wonderful plan of God according to his own pleasure. He therefore works in a mysterious way best adopted to man in his future life. In the death of Brother Fields the Second Baptist Sunday School has lost a good member, the Senior Department a most faithful and ardent teacher. He was devout, punctual and earnest in all he undertook in life's work. He could be always counted upon to do his best in all he represented as a part of life's work. We shall miss him, but cannot hope to hear him mingling, his voice with us in song and praise to God. We must prepare to meet those who cannot return to us. God's will be done. We humbly how to His Divine command and power to give to us such a friend, and to take from us so dear a friend and brother. It means more than tongue can tell and to remind us of the uncertainty of life, and that we too shall soon be victims. We shall ever cherish his memory and give to him the praise and honor due him at all times, and in all places. We can only commend the bereaved family to Him who can all our sorrows heal. It is with the approval of the Second Baptist Sunday School that these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, published in our weekly papers and a copy sent to the family. Committee—Cora L. Bright, Elsie B. Carter, Gertrude D. Lawrence, J. M. Edwards, J. A. Jones. Dr. M. B. Jones, Superintendent; Emma B. Bailey, Secretary. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," so get off a day and go with Ebenezer S. S. to Buckroe Beach, Tuesday, July 28, 1914. Adults, $1.00. Children under 12 years of age, 50 cents. In Memory of the Late Dr. L. E. Nash When the news of the departure of Dr. I. E. Nash reached the anxious ears of the people of Brunswick we stood bewildered and awe-struck. For a moment we were sorply troubled, but when we remembered that the Mighty Ruler of Earth and Heaven does all things for the beat, we knew that it was for no evil purpose whatever that he was snatched away, but that it was for the relief of his sufferings that his good work was postponed and God in His wise judgment saw fit to have him make a change for the better. As a physician he was a mighty bulwark in his profession; as a gentleman he was honest and honorable polite and obliging to all classes; as a Christian his life was clean and spotless, and his daily walk in the community stands for itself—it was beyond reproach—and therefore worthy of emulation. His short illness and sudden death were like the approach of a terrible storm whose thunders had long been muttering in the distance. At last it burst in fury, carrying death, and desolation in its path. But now the worst has past and the beautiful sun is again casting l. r benignant rays over his mourners, thus we who were so sorely vexed and troubled have soothed our murmuring spirits with a few lines of Bryant's Thanatopsis which reads: "Yet not to that eternal resting place did he retire alone, nor couldn't thou wish for him a couch more magnificent. He is, resting with patriarchs of the infant world—with kings. The powerful of the earth—The wise, the good, fair forms and hoary seers of age past, all in one mighty sopulchre. "The hills rock-ribbed and ancient as the sun.—The vales stretching in pensive quietness between; The venerable woods—rivers that move in majesty, and the complaining brooks that make the meadows green and, poured round all, Old Ocean's gray, and melancholy waste.—Are but the solemn decorations all of the great tomb of man. The golden sun, the planets, all the infinite host of heaven, are shining on the sad abodes of death through the still lapses of ages. All that tread the globe are but a handful to the tribes that number in its bosom.—Take the wings of the morning—and the Barcan desert placer. Or lose yourself in the continuous woods, where rolls the Oregon, and hears no sound, save his own dashings—yet the dead are there:***** "All that breathe will share his destiny********** "As the long train of ages glides away, the sons of men, the youth in life's fresh spring, and he who goes in the full strength of years, matron and maid, the speechless babe, and the gray-headed man—shall one by one be gathered to thy side. "Then let us so live, that when thy summons come to join the innumerable caravan, that moves to that mysterious realm, where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death. Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night, scourged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed by an unaltering trust, approach thy grave. Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. A friend, July 7, 1914 S. W. M. Balto., Md., June 26, 1914. Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. Richmond, Va. Dear Friend Mitchell: We desire most sincerely to thank you and the good people of Richmond for the most cordial reception given us during our recent and most delightful visit to your city. We were deeply and most favorably impressed with the evidence of progress seen on every hand. The fraternal business and industrial achievement of our people in your city are not only inspiring, but furnish an example well worthy of emulation by our people throughout the country. The Negro of Richmond is indeed fortunate in having a race-loving, able and devoted leader, such as yourself to fight their battles, and they are to be equally commended for the loyal support given your struggles in their behalf. May you live long to command their support and may they continue to enjoy the fruits of their loyalty and your devotion. With best wishes, we are, Sincerely yours, ERNEST LYON. HARRY S. CUMMINGS. To Whom It May Concern This is a certify that M. C. Waller 1100 W. Leigh St. repaired watches and clocks, etc. and he has done a great deal of work for me. His work is satisfactory. Guarantee is always granted: PERCY CHATMAN. PERSONALS AND BRIEFERS Mr. L. L. King spent the Fourth in our city. Mrs. Arsena Robinson is quite ill at her residence, 107 E. Franklin Street. Mrs. Ella A. Finney, 314 E. Preston Street is confined to her bed. She is improving slowly. Mrs. Sallie Lomax has returned from a visit to her sisters, Mrs. Hattie Peters, Mrs. Clara Washington and Mrs. Frances Watkins, of Orange, N. J. Mrs. Mary Jones Helps, Little Elise and John Helps and Mrs. Ethel Stovall Jones and Little Archibald Jones arrived in the city this week from Brooklyn, N. Y. They are looking well. Mrs. Sylvia L. Mitchell, of Mt. Clare, N. J. is in the city visiting her children, relatives and friends. Mr. Norman Bowers has returned to the city after spending some time in Washington, D. C. While there he stopped at Jones' Hotel, 29 Massachusetts Avenue. Col. John R. Chiles visited Old Point and other places on the seashore this week. The Colonel is enjoying his vacation. A day off at Buckroe Beach will benefit your health. Why not go with the Ebenauer S. S. Tuesday, July 28, 1914? Adults $1.00. Child dren under twelve years of age. 50c. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAAS Will Install Officers Installation exercises of the lodges of the Khights of Pythias and Cobrts of Calanthe will take place next Tuesday night, 8:30 o'clock at the First Baptist Church. The exercises will be of special interest and members are invited to be present. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. will deliver an address after the officers have been installed. 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Edith cotihndtnistasactea ‘ius Marks oon eee in urves bat tare sor tems hate ride ce take tasetioind Uy ter beta Kine tate Garnval, for hie Gaugbtars Bi "ane Conmar wiites ie co carry Knees te civaive blr owe eublioas eee Sere ton whe aultan ook Fumects about Kink Kirk recetves permission’ to. call. on chat’ Fonte Aine taltaoer ae Deak ue oces ot nen” ee Soetinndt nak eh aca on he, Corsa wreehshcy Me snce cmie i0S eKits lta hoe Ne sone mad a one rel ke Gereseae Proeis tr ie Sortanst, Guravel forbids Kuk te eal om Cortlandt, Ga i NTHONY had no partner for the eighth dance oad was very gihd of it, for be could pot bave carried off the nec De gee ee: eee De eee eee ee that Bis‘excitement tnust. be pateot to those around him now: that the Ume had come. : ‘Ax the music ceased and the dancers ‘ame pouring out into the cool night air Rupnelu approeched with hin wife Together tey strolled off through the crowd, dimappearing In the direction of the tiorth wing of the hotel. It geermed ages bofore the orcbentrn mirnck up. Kirk began to fear that something had happened to the must. clans. Ile edged clover to the don and searched oot Chigaita with bis exes. There sbo was seated with her father, Colonel Biand from Gatun and ‘some high officer or other—probably an ‘admtral. oe Kirk beard the orchestra leader tay Ris music stand; then as the first strains of the waltz Goated forth be stepped into the ballroom and made toward his sweetheart. All at once be foand that bis brain was clear, bis heart Deats measured. : Of couree she aaw him coming. 8be had waited ali the long evening for this moment. He saw her band totter uncertainty to her throat; then as be paused before ber ahe rose without « cword. Tis arm encircled ber waist: her tele cold. dropped sate is as Shay BT vhs aa ‘glided ‘awa togetier. He found himself frblepertng ber peme over and’ over “Why—why did sou do this, sefocT” abe protested faintly. “It ta very hard lor me.” : 5 1 Tt fa the last times] aba ever oid yoo—thia way.” ~ Sbe tattered, wer breath cangbt ‘Pwase! My Cather is looking. Ra. ‘owt — | “Bistts you agreed to marry bint ! *Yea—ne, no! Ob, I pave prayell to ‘the Virgin every bosr. I conbot,.20d iget 1 mest. fee! I camot' walts, ve- ‘nent have s-ctepped wom you. Dowt— weoqueeee—cve—e0" she excicimed “I ‘caneet, bold bach—the wars. I am oe senbappy. 1.1 could dhe quichly—sew.” \ “ge ep ge dat om the perch.” - _ CHAPTER XXiI, - * Checkmate! | “No. . 1 want you to Naten carefoll to what I'm going to say and be calm. Be npoke low aud earnestly. : “Don't stop dancing pow, when fell you. Chiquita doer, you mus marry ine tonight, right away! T bav: amanged cterything. No, don't loot up at mo until I have finished. Tr3 to amie. I've planned It all out nn everything Ix in readinens, I have 1 oom just around the corner of th veranda; there's a judge waltinig for ‘us, and Runnels and his wife"— “Yoo are mad?" abe gasped. “No, no, We'll slip through one o the French windoyrs, aod we'll be back again before they, mies us. -Nobods ‘will know, I tell you they're walting. I we are tiissed they'll think—It doen't matter what they think, you'll be my wife, and Ramon can't marry you then, Weill nay nothing aboot it untl your father Is glected president.” "Senor, one Sinnot be warried tn a moment. T nm Catholte—the baune”— “L've thought of all that, but a ctvil marringe tx Mndidg. Well hnew the Feligious ceremony afterward; mean- while this will atop Ramon, at leant. T promise not to ste you neain until you xend for me—until your father's hope mre reattaet. You may walt ax lons ne you with, aud nobody will Know, They tricked sou, Chiqutt. doar; 1 can't explain, but 1 wasn't all politicn; by nny means. Oh, girl! Don't sou underwtand; F love: you—love you! I's our only chinucé." ‘Tho words were tumbling From bbe lps theaberently: he wan pleading ax If for his Hite, while abe clunr to him t» support herwit ‘Through It alt thelr fect moved rhyth mifcally, their bodtes wwased to the en donves vif the Waltz ax they cintled the ballroom. I He knew ft was her Hfelong loyalty. ‘her traditional wense of obedience that made ber benltate. ‘s “Mother of Godt" be axchaimed faintly. “Lo {t'tbat Tain dreaming? < “They are walting for us; the dance: ts haif over alrendy. I Jove yov—Let- ter thu all the world, Do fou remem: ‘ber two nighta agv? You Klened me then, and—I—I—can't live without you, Well go away together, fou and T, through all the worll—Just we two.” Bhe gave n hysterical, choking nob that wax Lalf a wich, Then her eer Baahed upward to hin—they were wile ‘and bright and abloing—her lpa were parted, her body seas lithe and full of Ute. She alipped from bin embrace, ‘whispering: ea #¥ea, yea! Quickly, senor!” And tho next fustant thes Wery out upon the wide gallery with the dance be ‘hind them. “Hurree, burrs, or thes Will sollow™ + Together thes fled along the nocth ‘wing of the hotel. ‘The girl was pant ing. with one band held to her bare ¢hroat, But she ran Ike a fawn. “Here! Te awung her around the corner and rapped sharply nt a door, *Qalekls! Quickly! abe moaned ("Far the love of — With terrific force the door wan fatr- Yy Jerkéd from tex bingew sind slnimed Yo bebind them. The next momept “Atlan'é tig body was leaning againat 4t, sa tf the wall were about to fall tn- ward npon him. Hunpels leaped for. ward with an exclamation: ha wife ‘mtood ataring: her face mm white an gnow. With them wan the genial gray aired jadge from Colon, whom Kirk had met at the Wastarerw’ club on tho night of his arrival. , | “Toa “made it!" Runnels cried tri- remphnatiy. * “Miss” Garnvcit” bis. wife, ended. “Thank heaven you camem™ : “Quick, the muse will'stop!. Jade, this is Miss Garavel. You musg marry ‘us just on faxt'as you con” “I presume you censent 7” tho Jadce aakoil. “11 want’ to be haps." abo said. tenis. “You understand, judge, she's of ace. Bo am I. They want to force her to marry a man she docea't"— ‘The moficd ntrains of music ceased. there came the faint clapping of hands. “ “Madre de Dios!” Miss Garavel cried. "We are.too Inte! be beat her little palina together in desperation. There was © breathless toterval. Then the music degan again, and to it» throbbing measures the marrisge ° ceremany was performed. As the Inst wort was pronounced Mra Ronpels barst into tears and bid ber face, against ber husband's breast. Roanels himeeif beld forth’ a ebaking hand to Kirk, then patted the dride clumsily upon ber aboulder. “T know you will be bappy Dow, Mra, Anthony,” be sald. 2 ‘With am. incobersat cry of Gelight Rirk folded bis wife in his arms, and abe.kinsed him before them all. “Come, we mpst get beck. The mo- sic hes stopped again.” Kirk turned te the sedge. “Nething te to be said until Miss Gaim Anthoay gives the werd, yon unteretand? I can't i ee ee ee ee ie Ae i .s . i The a aS { ai NS Ee. >> Ss “Fad i ee » * “Quickly! Quickly!” she moaned. | Fimafued a chance of Uncovers an | roln, One more tuxiay of mpspense then the tio atepped wut. The dov , Closed softly bebind them, and this | strolled arvuud the corner of the nortt wing and into the crowd. It had al happened sv quickly that even yet they were dazed and distwelleviug. My wife!” Kirk whispered, while 1 | tremendous rush of emotion nwept over “him. She trembled in answer ke s wind nbaken leaf. “You're mine, Chi squita! ‘They can't take you nvay.” inure - “1 am still dreaming. What have J . done? Ob—h—they wilt know! Tn thy face thes will read the truth. But 1 do not care. Seur, { do vot know ff none time sou will be norry for this action, but I xbail never cenne loving you. J prayed bourly to Uw Bleased Virgin, and be heard. Now, 1 xball perish until yea comme.” “When you Avo mie leare—tbrough steel and stove, through fre and wa- ter.” : “Quick! Hor the one tine call me ~ that"— She hewttated, bluxhing vivid. dy. TE will hear it tn my @reama? “My wife! he whispered tenderly. “Hot Chiquita vila!” her , father cried as they came to Yin. “There you are then. 1 have mixed you." Hits eyen niuldersl ax he gazed suept- clousty at Kirk, “Ab, Dut I Wam too warm,” abo raid easily, “Yonder by the door we have Reet standing fy the nicht breeze, And where is Raion?" “He tn looking for you." One would think film a jealous hus- band already.” sho exclaimed Nghtly, ‘Then extending bee hand coolly to Kirk, “I thank yuu, senor, for the— appre.” (Hef hurbanid bowed. “1 aball not soon forget it.” To the father he add- ed In 4 Jow vole: “I thank you-ales for your courtesy. We havw bean din. cussing your daughter's marriage dur- tng the sure, apd It 1s my one great: est bope that abe will never Fegret It" Tho banker neknowlelend the words ceremontaialy, “Lave i a thing thet comes and goon, Marringe alone can bind It. Some day you will thank me. and then perhaps you will hener our dour again, cbt" “LE whnll be happy to come whenever yoo winh.” As be walked away the Banker raid, wih retiet: ! “He takes ft well. He t prowd.-eb- moat like a Spaniard.” | Kirk moved through the crowd as {£10 n trance, bat be was beginning to, reallze the truth now. It aurged over him in great waves of gladness. He Jonged to shout his news aloud. What deck wan his! The world was roado ‘for him. There was no such thing as adveraity or fallore—Chiquita wis bis ‘Wife! All Christendom might go to pot fOr all ho cared. In the mist of’ his rhapsody ho) heard a bellbay speaking bis name and ‘wmlled af bits Yacently as he terned gway. Bot the negro followed him Dersiatendly, saying something about « Jetter. * s “It 1s bimportant, nar.” “Very well” He opened ‘the envet-| ope and pretended to read, bot In re) ality tho sbeet beld nothing for bim dat a mvishing, mischievous face with) pansy yes. Ho most have stood star. ing unneeingly at it. for several sec-| onds, Then the dancing visions faded, and tho acrawi stood out plainly; ‘Williams, detective, At Louls, arrived at Colon this evening on the Prince Joachim. You'd better take ton the run. It was written spon Ttroll paper, but the hand was strange, and it was ‘Bot signed hs | “Wolll” Kirk came suddenly to him-| self, and & spasm of disgust seized) him. “What # rotten Incenvedlence!™| be sald aloud. Bat before be had time t measure the effect of this new com- plication the swelling monic remtoded Bim that this dance belonged to Mrs. Cortinndt and that per answer was, due. She was waiting for him in the gal-} lery and motioned him to the chair ad- foluing bere. “I can't ‘two step and talk at the] same time,” abe said, “and bere we'll be quite petvate.” 7 Kirk renealadd standing. “What I have to say wort take long. I’ve] made up my mind, and I canact give Up Chiquita” “You knew’ whet it meaneT She! stared at Bice with herd,, level eyes. “I'm pot a moderate perssa—I cant do things by halves. No! Ise yoo} are mad: over this Garavel giri. But! you can't vt ber.” Somethiag ta Casmied, Jove tootieli amile enraged: her. “Bol you ard planning evee mow.| ‘Well, then, upéerstand I cam .bulld,| and T cen éeotrey"—" . “Tene nothing more to say,” bel tateprageed ber quictly, “eo Ta better cunmee Wgedt” t Ma: “get 1 would preter fy be ajens.” oe" was fom | aliet. Sdeghe: yoo bed this wer or {a 1 “Whats the weable”” ‘Tete fa we tyeudlc.” ‘She'begna t eek, while he. stodied ber premio Lor Siperenong ‘@f bis took, she: te “arew’t you dsncing?” “Silo, juet leaking on, an woah 1 preter to wots. You have Deebes yoer fan. it csome.” ie Sung bis alg ‘arette into the @arkuees and Teaching Oot; took the fim frow ber hand. Ste saw that Ate Migs vero drawn Deck Ia a pecatiar sulla. - , “Well! Is thhad so xtrange?” abe. gx awered ‘sbarpty::" “Sov soem"— Sbe broke off and locke! ilellberately away from bim. “Bow, eh?" be nuired softly... She could barely liwid back ber batred of the pian. He. tad worked power- fully upon-ber nerves of lace, and: she was half hysterical “Why Go you the Titarare in ap- noying wer’ ste vricd. “What alls you these ‘last few weeks? 1 cai'e stand 1t—1 won't"- “Oh! : Pardon! One quarrel en even- tng ls enongh. 1 -twuld have koown better. Too bad you nnd he don't hit At off better; be lik we. He's gfring we a party after thr dance, a wort of gratitude affair. A stelleate way to ac- knowledge a debt, ©!" “You know vers well t is Runnels’ doing.” abo eald. Oh, there are sit of them fn it alto- getber, bot Anthny ortctoated the Netle nurprise. It'x Intended, for you, Of course.” “IE don't nee It. Are you going?’ | “{ accepted: Funny apectacte, ebt Mo the guest of—A:.thony 7 : Thero was a tras of anxiety to ber voice ns Kg ansreret. and. though; ho upgke careless’), she’ did not meet fae : ‘ “I=W'G rather soul make ap exctine, 111 have to go bons alone, you know.” Ho rajned hia brows mockingly. “My dear! I'm to be the linored guert.” “Suit yourself, of earn.” A marine officer approached, nop ping hia face, and «::zaKed ber tn con rermation, whereui i Cortlandt re Ianguidly and stroll away thedch dhe crowd thateere eldying forth fein the ballzoom, —- Meanwhile ‘Kirk ul found Runnels who was looking f-1 hin, eager to 6x preax hin congratuistions und to dis casa thelr explott fu etait. ; Now that he had <1me one to whom, Kirk could talk thts, he let tumnelf 0, atid he was de In conreration when Stephea Cortamdt strolled ap and xtopped for an 1: stunt to nay: “Quite w lively parts: ten’ tT? * Kirk nvtfeed how ‘allow be had grown fn tho pant few monthe and now he had fallen ct In welxht. Ie Jooked older too, Ifly checks had, sunken {n until they outlined bla jaws sbarply. He seeped-far from well," AP nervuun trltehing of. ix fingers petokencd the atrain he had been un- der. Ie wan quite ax Immaculate, jr shed and colleted ax uxdal, however. “How {8 our little ‘stay’ coming on?” he anked. ‘ “Fine! Eve-ything te ready." watt Rannels. “Yu. won't expect ao, elaty yrato layout. !t's mostly cyld xtornie, you know, but we'll at lent be able to guench our thi-st at the Central.” Thea st's really coming off? wns | frail you'd firgotten it." Cortlandt | seot a Curloux glance at Kirk. who ex. i Ialmed beart:!s: sWell, handief ‘Then, an thelr pros: pectire munat moved off. “What a | pramge vemorcr” i “Yea” said Rommele, “Do's a ‘queer | jellow: bot. then, you lmnew, bie about xs emotion! 1 « toad.” CHARTER 3H,” ; The Crash. PRK tad no further chance of speaking with bis.wife, for afte: the dance xbe wax Gikaaa awaw, Sciaetien’: ice LK Somat whisked awer, leaving him but to memory of an adoring Duexfer“giance as abe passed. W3ti Banpels and Cortlandt and the rest he waa driven w the Hotel Central, where they fotind n very attractive table set ‘in a private dining room. It was a Uvely party, und Kirk's accret ciation enabled bin ta play the part of bont ‘with vnforee! genislity. ‘The others Jolned hin in a hearty effort to show Meir guext the high regatd in which they held hi, apd sf Cortlandt did pot enjoy bindélt It was entirely bis own fault 7 ‘Toward Kirt, however, bo preserved & peculiar’ attitude, which only the young man’s self absorption prevented him from iriticing. If be .bad been Joes Jobtlant je must bave felt the ut mataral aloofiems of the other min's Dearing. , ut even bad be done #0 be would doubtivas bave attributed it te Cortlandt'’s well Fecopitsed frigidity. At the prvyitions moment Runnels, who bad reluctamtiy agreed to share ‘the social n=pomsibility; made a ltcte speech, expisining that be and bis dors had ten sensible from the Srat Of thelr garnt's interegt in them and were Geeply crateful for it. They now tendered hin = towen of their regard in a form which he could preserre. | Be bande! « hendsome loving cup to Cortlandt, who thanked him appro- priately, then waited cousteously for the party to break up. Bot Anthony rose, saying: : | “I simply Lave to say a word on my own account, fellows, for I-owe Mr. Cortlandt mre than any of you.” }+ The object of these remarks ahot ewift, quenioniag glance from big ‘Rony eyes nid raiged a band es if te check bim. Bat Kirt ren on nnbeed- tag" < ~ 7 “T want to thant him before all of you for what he has ous for we per sonally. Wien I ineded in Papame I 90t into trouble ef the werst sort, and Mz, Cortlanit get me eet. He was my bail’ bond, he pat me. wp at his botel, re me clothes ball phils my way wats T pyt started. Ess 2 lemon, wit ry ee hes pa en tne ete oavil ‘srtatin, tt anat enw tay % are tay Mbt. ty cleat Teer ae own. getet Seagate ‘mene: eallew ‘ther oPar.- TD | tetany of: whas he held: bende on th Pind ft had won, owe ‘afew al ‘Reva eon :98: wink betel com Chee: embt et bie Wikies tyttabe be Protagatvonth-saltina At > ee over. bien, Shaping, ‘amie the: gules Gites 90. ve wondered? Fle Gieppe: ‘ate evan bp bie the tary in tine.’ “1 want to give you'a itttle remem brance “ef wy own” Anthoay’ we ‘apeaking Girectty to Mim. “It ten‘ meh, but tt means 2 good Gea! te me abd! } Dope ft wit! bave some sort o erscea! ‘association’ for’ yeu: Mr ; Cortlandt.” Heidrew from his pocke a plush chee and took from ie a’ ver) [ handsome thin Awies watch with the letters “8. C.” artfully enameled upor the beck. s } Cortlandt accepted the sift mecha “ically; Ciel. as ft toncbed his. figah. 2 | wadden color mounted to his cheeks, ‘only to recede, leaving them bicodless again... “E really didn't expéct this,” he be gan slowly as be rose. “Anthony ex. aggerates: he fs too kind. Bot aince be has chosen to publicly call attention to our relations, 1 will comfeas that ‘what be tells you fs all true. . Through my ansistance--partly; at any rate—he bas made & man'of himself. He bas been welcome at my house, at my table: Le bas come and gone as he Dieased, Ike one of the family, you might say. Bot those are little things; they count fpr nothing.” His tone avipped bis bearers, and Anthony stirred uneasily,-thinking this an odd way of accepting a gift. ‘Unclasping his long, whito fingers. Corvandt held up the watch to public view.) ts “In payment for my poor friendship bo ban giren me this maguificeat thing Of gold od Jewels. tho finest I eter saw. I never counted vpon xuch gratl- tude. It Ix too much. and yet a man cannot refuse the gift of his friend and not secu ungmcious, can be? Somewhere In the orient they have a custom of .exchansimg gifts, No man may accept n thing of valuo without making adequate return, and it has al: Wayn struck me nxn wae practice.” He turned fall upon Kirk for the Ort tire atnee he’ bail begun speaking, aud bix volee’rone n tone ax he xaji, ‘t can't lt the obligetion rest entirely upon ime. We have been friends, An- thony, and I am going, to sfve sou rommetiing tn return which I have prized bighly,. It would be counted of Krent value by wome." Once more he Pauned and drew bin pe back in that Rrimuce of mockery, It could no long: er be termed a amile. “It te thls—1 am Koing to give you—my wife. You hare bad hier frow the Gat, and no'w whe to yours” : For.one frightful moment there way no wound; even the men’s breathing wna bushel, and they ant slack Jawe!, atunned; half mide’ to beltere thle some hideoux, incredible Jent. Cort landt turned away xlostingly. Kirk wan the Inst (0 recover his pow em, bat when they did rovite they came with a prodigious rush E+ plunged upward out of hia chair with a-cry Hke a. wourted antmal, andthe others rose with him, The tablo rock: ed, something smashed, a chair wa» Wurled backward. Tho rodin broké inte astent turmot!. Kirk felt hands upon im, and_then wegt blind with fury, truggling in a passion too strong for coherent speech. He.wan engulfed In hace. He felt tings Lreek beocath da tench, felt bodies give wag betmre “=. Hew or whem Kirk left the reom a ever knew. Eventually be found him- elf pinned io bis chair, with Runnels’ shite fave ‘close against bis own and. ther bands upon bia arms. Hls firet renzy quickly gave Way to a sickening orror. “Ita a Met Tho man's crazy! be fied hoarsely; then, as his compan- goa drew nwny from him, he rose to is ‘fect. “Why are you looking at me ko that? 1 tell you it's a d-—d He! 1 never"— Runnels turned to, tho table and | Ath sbaking hand pot a glass to hin , pe and gulped ita contents, Wade pd Kimble exchanged glances, then, , voiding each other's cyes, took their ats from the hooks “bebind them: a wWait! Bring bim beck! Kir ambled. “Il get Mm and wake him ay it's a Ue.” Bot still no ono an- wered, no ope looked at him. “God! ; ‘ou don't believe It?” 4 “I'm going home, fellows. I'm kind f sick,” Kimble eatd. “One of the | ehers murmured onintelligibly, anf. 1 jetting # napkin, bound up his band, hich wax biccding. Tbey continued y watch Kirk aa if foartul of some in- 1 ube action, yet thoy rofased to meet 1 is eyen squarely. There was‘po sym- ‘wetting # napkin, bound up his band, which was bleeding. They continued to watch Kirk as if fearful of some ia: wane action, yet thoy rofased to meet is eyen squarely. There was'po sym pathy in thelr faces. f The knowlcdge of what theee actions meant came to him slowly.’ Was It posatbic that his friends believed this Incredibie. accusation? As be began to Collect himself be saw his plight more ciearly. His Gret thought bed been that Cortlandt wna insane, bat~ the man's actions were not those of 's maniac. No! He actually beUered— and these fellows alxo, He wanted to about bis innocence.at them, to beat ft into thelr beads. One by one they took thetr hate and went out, mumbllog goodnight to one another, as if intending to go home sing?y in order to avoid all dlecuasion of this thing thet had fallen among them. Runnels alone remained. | _ "You don't betteve I did—that?™ An- thouy asked In a sthained votce., “T—I think I Go” ‘There was a tle erable sflenea and then: “it fen"t the thing Meelf, you know, s much ae the Tetten_anderbanded sdvastage you took. If bed been a strmager, mew Honeatiy, ton't it tree?” <= Kirk shook bis" heed Hetienty. “1 wouldn't lie te yeu.” . Ravete Grew a Gvap dresth: “Ob. come, now, Cho man est have Known What be’ was exying. "Men Gon‘t é0 aT ee = eS c Fet_bavke Saeed Ds - a4 oa - | Sek Se eee > aed s s . e 2 : t Gel Pas pe. r Rappers Ot an t: themy subnbil hits tedagtes 1A Geapate. 1+ Rumnels teok'd euiiden Mtegion! Geet n ston: Me! never ‘know emayty whe Red ced Mle at tu: Whete pes : werged mp is Ries with + foes thet’ be could sot ristet, He bel - Bie hand on Kirk's, shobWer,. “Taki it enay, ‘old: man,” Be aat@. “AT bettors ) yeu. I've alwape: knowir that. they Se ers, y woll. Tweet ery"té tix ft, May: not do; anything farther. and , these fellows won't mention whet bap "pened here. They can'.™ fi | “Women are apt to be Jealous, area’ they. Runnels? What do you suppose abe'd dor” te “Don't worry about that~ I'm think: tng about Cortlandt, If be dods ont be's mistaken what will ho do? “He'll bave to find out. I'm golng to tell Bim. His wife will tell hic. Good God! Do you sce what ‘an awful light ft pits me tot You doo't doubt me. o you realty, olf man?” - “No. but what a night this bas been! It evema a year old. Come along. now. You must get out of bere. You must turn:In ‘The walterd are wondering what this roy’'is about. T think we'd Detter fake a walk,” : In ‘passing through’ the deserted tob- -by'of the hotel they saw Clifford idling about. But they were too much ab- sorbed to wonder what had kept bim up a late. Ty the clock across the plaza they sw It was two hour after midoigbt an they stepped into the street. ‘Then. Ondiog no conchen in aight. they set out to walk toward An- con, byth badly In need of the open atr. ‘A moment later Cllffont followed them. taking patna to keep at a dix. tance. _ Now that the fall Smport of Cort: Inndt's accumtion bad aunk Into ble mind, Kirk fapxed Into a mood of aul: Jen bitterness, He sald uttle, but bi net faco worried bix companion, who. was loath to bid hit good night ereo when they were clone to the Tirol After they lind parted Rupnely was upon the point of golng back and offer. fog to wpend the night with bim, hat thought better of It. Instead of passing through the office Kirk mounted to the pore of the Th voll nnd entered bis room from the outaide, ax be and Chiquita had door cariter that evening. Ie found Allan wating and buriting with a desire to Foaalp, but cut him short. “Get my street clothes. Pm golnz out.” He tore the white the from his thront as if It were choking him. “I've been hurt, Allan. 1 can't explain. for you wonldn't onderstand, Lut I've been burt! Come along.” ‘he negro’s lips drew npart in an ex pression of apelike ferocity. and he be. qnn to chatter theeats of vengeance, te whieh Kirk paid lttle heed. A few mo- ments later they went out quictly, and together they took the rock road dows] toward tho city, the one allent ‘and desperate, the other whining ke o bound nearing a scent." . / Edith Cortlandt Wid not retire im- mediately upon bey retarp from the ball. Hor anger at “Anthony's bebavior kept her wakeful. and tbe nigbt had garned off so dead ‘and bumid that Mlecp was In ans cane m doubtful pos- ability. ‘ She was etill sitting in ber- room at a late hour whed she beard the outatle déor clone and Cortlandt’s footeteps mounting the stairs. Sho was gind be nad his own-room and nevor entered ners at such an hour, for even to talk with him In ber present state of mind and body would have been more than she could bear. : 3 Bhe was unreasonably, annoyed there- fore, when be came boldly into ber shamber without even jnocking. “Rather tate for, good night," abe sald oldly. “T'vo Juat come from Anthonys aup- per party.” anes Ils voice inade her took round sharp 5. She daw that bis linen, ordinarily tiff and Immacujete, was sodden and rampted, his collar limp, his forehead Matening with drops of moisture. “What ails you, Stepben?" abo cried. Have yoo teen drinking?” | ; “No. I didn't detok much. ‘I brought rou something.” He tok the joving cup from -fts lannel bag ond set tt upon the cable. } They gave me this. | “And this (00.” "Fie tonsed the wateb ‘a {ty ‘cnameled monogram into ber |. “Ab! That's very handsome.” | “Yea. 1 thought you'd ike tt. It’s rom Anthony.” Vile laughed, then buddered. a “Whe sou xcem excited over these |. gistening with drops of moisture. “What alls you, Stephen?" sho cricd. “Have you teen drinking?” _ “No. I didn’t deink much. I brought you something.” He took the joving cup from -its Sanne! bag ond set 1t upon the table. “They gave me this. “And thls (00." * Fie tossed the watch x its ‘enameled monogram into ber “Ab! That's very handsome.” “Yes. 1 thought you'd like it It's from Anthony.” ‘ie laughed, then shuddered. * “Whs, you ncem excited over these souvenirs, “You surely expected"— He broke in—a thing be rarely did while she was apeaKing: ~ * “anthony made a speech when he wae It to me—a very nice speech, fall Of friendship and love and gratitude.” He repeated Kirk's words as he re- membered pe “What go you think otthatr’ w ° ‘Mrs, Cortlandt’s eyes widened. This ‘was cot the man abe Know, At this moment be was ectnally insistent. al- meat overbeating, tod be was regard: ing her with OF soe fronical sneer that hed roneed lier anger earller in the event : ‘He begin’ to chuckle, apparestiy withowt His aboulders abook feebdly at | then tore rioleatly. ‘Hie fet ch heaved, and be heceugh- ed a0 if frowi physica) weaknees. Je yas slarming, ant she ress, staring at Im aifrightedly.. He contianed to sietéer and fhake im uncostrellabie Aryuterta, bet bia eee wore beight and week tal. "SOR, F-I—took ft al tet tet tem ppet the noose around hin owe neck aod tie the knot ‘Then 1 bang’ ata” is ip ae me ee ae ee TASS Yo cae ‘oh Toh. me isa eae ee Sees. mart reeipgees Ss stesled hemmalf 89° 9 epee tacks of tm pererhie tnatend be grew ity nd corpee- | Sel Pa Eh Pe Ce ee eee ee Uke, with lps drawn back in a grim. “I played with bim the way you buve played with me. Think!" “Her face’ went auddealy ashen. “Well, 1 told bim before them all that I {ntended to give bim something mn return, nnd 1 did. t~gave-bim— you" "God: You didn't tet! bim that? You Mdo't nny tbat—vefore thove men? Ob-b2* Sho shrank back, drawing the gaugy wilk robe closer about ber breast. Thea aby roused to mudden action. Selz~ ing him by the shoulders ahe shook Bim rovgbly with far more than her natural stredgth, voicing furious wongs which nelther of then understood. “Oh, 1 did it.” be declared. “Hte'w yourn now, You can have bim. He'w been your Iqrer"— - * Bhe fang bim away from her so rio eozly thut Be nearly fell : ) “Its a Ue! You know it's x ler “It's true, I'm no fool.” ‘Bhe beat ber hands together distract- edly. “What bave you done? What will thowe men think? Listen! You ‘punt stop them quickly. Tell them ite mot no." 7 He scemed not to hear ber. “I'm golng-naway tomorrow,” be said, “but Til never divorce you, no matter what you do, and I won't let. you divorce me either. No, no! Take him now if you want bim, ovt you'll never be able to marry bim until I'm gone. And I yron't dle soop—I promise you that. Xm going to live. . “You can't go"— {There's a boat tomorrow.” “Don't you see you must stay and ex- plain to those men? My God! They‘ll think Fou spoke the truth, They'll be- Mere what you sald.” “Of course they will,” he chatterad abrilly. “Dbat's why I did it in that way. No matter what you oF be or can do or say pow they'll believe It forever. It came to me like a.fiash of light, and I sav: what it meant all ip a minute. Do you understand what it means, ch? Listen! No matter bow you behare they'll know. They won't my anything, but they'll know, and you can’t stand that, can your” “You have no evidence.” “No? What about that sight at Ta- boga? You were mad over the fellow then, hut you didn’t think Isaw. That day I caught yoo together in the jun- gie—have you forgotten that? Dido't yoo think it strange that I should be the one to discover you? Ob, I pretend- ed to be blind. bat I followed you er- erywhere I could, and I kept my eyes open,” . “You saw nothing, for there was pothing.” “I .walted because I wasn't strong enough to revplt—unti! zonight Oh, but tonight I was strong! Something gave me courage.” BR age Oe co nega me ae aa: ‘The great fire which destroyed ab most half of the’ city of Salem, Mass. ‘was gotten under contro! after barn- fog unchecked for fifteen hours. ‘The property loss will not be less than $5,000,000, insurance experts Bay, and will proUably eventually total three times xs much. Four persons are knowa to have perished. Several hundred are upac- counted for {a the confasion, but st ts ‘not beHeved the lots of life is great. Firty persons, men for the most part, are suffering from burns and injuries, and about 16,000 are homeless for the time being. - About # thousand baildiags were Geatroyed by the fames, The fre ofiginated in the Kora Leather com- pany's Tectory, om the weet side, and ‘Swept through tie shoe ané leather manofacturing district, retaing every Dailding in s curving path two and « Dalf miles ong and more than a mile wise. s Ee 2 Beth Diceppelwied. | Wie—It I'4 knows thet you were after: my meary 1 weald never have poonte you. Mustand—ot ot PO -JOUd be a mighty. einen WO eo ee Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at sTZ N. ath Bt, Richmond, Va. ee ,JOHN MITCHELL, JR... EDITON. ————— All communtentions totended for publication sould be sent sv as to reach us by Wednesday. ——— Enterec at the Post Office at Rich mond, Va. as necond-class cnatter. peat iennenne en) SATURDAY, ......JULY 11, 1014. shih i API RSE OE Marriet folks! troubles seem . exceed single folae’ miseriot. The tntluence of the chureh for good in not ax all-powerful as Mt used to de. =— We hope to et to Heaven, hut It keoms that we shall have a lanely tine getting there co Sanare dvaling and henesty dre pot altogettier popular Wiese anes, bat thre wil wingdn thes lenge run. 7 a The anced of a coloret reformatory ‘for girls ix generally conceded, They abould Ye looked after ley all means. Colored men have fied a hard time of at. but It seems as though the Neero-haters are gettings just a Mt ian 7 The Mextean altuation i gluing Prenidant Woodrow Wfisen much concern wnt the Japanese outlook causes him to turn hie head with apprehension. Volitenern in young cotared peo- ple ts certatnly to be destred.s White people notice this trait in cotored folks above all othera and ft crentes x mont favorable tmprexsion where sueh an tmpresgion is -manst nevdet. We received ap invitation to at- tond -the niectal publie meeting of the Council of Colore! Women, Mre. Jante P. Barrett, State Prenident and Fexretted fur Inability to ote #0 The: Meeting th this city was A Rte as Some of the colored folks are cull. tne attention to te tart that Prost. dent Woodrow "Wilton appointed a white fiplomat as Uulted States Mintnter to Halt! fastead at a rt. ored one as he pronto Use Colored Democratic leaders be woght ito, Bat thei, ioxeems tint he new eealizen hts “mistake andthe least alt abatt ft, the better Let ta look to the (itare. The declination of Banker Paul M, Warburs tobe quizzed by the United States Senate Committee after he had been nomiuated for a posttion upon the Federal Reserve Board at- ter tires of, lis colleagues had been confirme! without being subjected to auch text wan right and proper. A man of his calibre, Mfuence and wealth could well afford to let the Job go a-berging. “The salary por year evidently {s not moro than his Personal expenses for alx months and to our mind, the amall men wantod 1n a big offica should be. permitted to have the job, until the courftry becomes thoroughly aroused to the expenaivenges of its folly. Mr. ‘Warburg’s record ts known and ho ia under no charges. Lat-the Senate Committers accopt him or Te- Sect him upon his record. President Wilson In right though Sn-instat- ing npon his confirmation. Certain- ly “big buainean™ tx ontitled to a minority representation upon the Federal Reserve Board, along. with, “Uttle business.” | _ Execator’s Notice. | Uaving qualified in the Chancery Court of the Clty of Richmond, at oxecutor of tho estate of the tate Mra, Lucy Perkins, notice in hereby siren to all persons who may have claims against her cetato to- presen! the same tq me for payment and all persons who may owe her entate any. thing, will make payment directly tc me J. THOMAS HEWIN, Executor _ |" Homeckooper Wasted. . * I desire to have 2 honsekeeper— a indy weil experienced im house keeping. Address, care Mr. Homry Coleman, R. F.'D. 3 Z Base, Bien: heim, Ont. . ; * A ttedel of ‘Biced Garthebll was sece prascated wit & mata] made of Dis own bisod, ‘Th grax wee Dr. Manial of Napies, whe ‘was weil kaows' nea petrifier and 7 server o€ the buman body.” Dr. Ma iia in offering the gift to Garihald: amid that whenever the general looked et ft t would brace kim up for the last fight, and acrosa the medal were em graved the words, “The Blood of Gari: bald Is Forever Red“ The strange medal is preserved. by tha general's Geacendants, More Rush, Less Push. ‘The primal cause of American breaks down bax been attributed by a famous physician to those abeunl feelings of borry and care, to that breathlessness and temsfon, that anxioty of foature and solicitode of reaults, revealing the Jack of Inner barmony and ease, with- @ut which good work canuot be nccom- plisbed. The man who civee us the impression of the vid Scriptural motto. Im quietness anil confidence shall be yeot strength.” {x none tov common tn thene days.—Chrintian Heras. Wieeates palechan eae. The Cherokee Nation, largest of the Five Civilized Tribes, was dissolve July’ 1 asx a tatton. The tribal funds amounting to $140,000, will be divided among {tx $1," members. Commis sloner Sells, of the Indian office, call ed for the resignation of all Cherokee officials. The disxolation Is tn accord ‘abeo with the pulicy of the Indian of flee. Wilson Signe Bill Selling Warships. President Wilhon signed the naval apprepriation Ui, which carrion a provision fur two new dreadhoughts and permits the sale ‘of the battleshtpa Misk{xxippl and Idaho to Greece, . Que Inelgnificant Earth | _ If the earth whould be annibilates! ‘the planets Venus aud Mercury would fall a Utle nearer the wun aud more around {t a trifo faster, while all of the outdide planets, Mars, Jupiter, 8a turn, Uranus and Neptune, would more away from the sun alighty and traverne’ anger orbits, moving « Mttle slower thereon, The-earth ts #0 small, however, that only professional asteon- omors, armied with very uccurate checks And telemicrometers, could bope to meanure the minute dleterbancea— New York American. Cutting the Finger Maile Cotting the finger nails appears te have been the most Indispenna bie sere: ice the ancient Roman barber rendered to Bin patrons, Murtial, chamting a for (who had tried to doe the barber br using plasters to remove bin beard, sakes tHumpbantly, “low are you go. tng to manage about your nallay” And the mixer to Mautus collects the par- fogh of his nails from the barber to make comething ont of them, appar: ently never drvaniing ge! he could fare money by cutting too in bitunelt, ee cal cata MD awertaiy cys tb od te etiay the Peawe anal que tof forte lite Why don ben Yee eth ehotet todas ye ree Tate thin FORM Beye pe at tae ey aad spend tbe te tt cor tay by vaste SD wantin bie tana feted. MoabE thattsh HT Paves age Une at ew Life that Domest be geting uf Chieage Record Hee Mexico's Flag. The Mesiein tag 9 trleolor, exact fy Mke the Ttadtin the, conadating of thre broad tar. pale xrown, white ‘and red, running vertically, | Heanoke (Vand News, It pains us ty record the sad in teligence of the death of Mre, Ro F ‘Late, WKo panned into the life beyon Cy Wednesday morming. July — tet Teli Mrs. Tate had been g xuffere from lwart trouble for nearly thre Years She was a quiet, jeacefu and loving nelghbor, A prectons one from us hax Kone, A volee we Jove is atilled; A place Ja vacant {n our home Which never can be fillet, Her devoted husband,” R. F. TATE. } The Seventh Biennial Matrons' Conference of the Juventie Depart: Iment, £. O, of St..Luke convened at 'Firat’ Haptiat Charch Tuesday and | Wednesiay, 7th and 8th, Mrs. Max: Ble 1. Walker and her -co-workers arrived tn Roanoke, July 6th at 4:15 /PLM. It wan atormy when tho del. roxgaten arrived, They were mot at the xtation by Mr. George W. Cole man. Mrs. DW. Harth and Mrs. C. [3. Dickerson, Aira. Hattie Hundley and Mra. Fultz. There were about 250 in number. They were accom- panied to the Church and avalgned to thelr several homes. Minson Katle Watking- and Duta Watkinu, Mattle Dawson, Madam Er- tella. Bagh¥ Anerson and Maggle Martin Smith are ta .cuest of Mr. and Mra, J, H. Fowlken. The banquet given in the honor of delegates and visitors by Matron Board at Coleman Hall Tuesday ovo was Quite a success and enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Dora Archer wishes.to thank the Grand Lodge. K. of P. for $100 death claica of her ausband, “ Mr. Giloa Rooth. 500 Gainaboro Avonife will serve you with ce ercem ond noft drinks, Give him n-call. Dr. J. B. Claytor and family are viaiting his mother In Floyd. Va. _ Misa Fannie Evans of Staunton, Va. in the meat of Mra. Waltor Priest. 4 The members of Fiat Baptint Church ‘presente? their ¥ateomed pastor, Rev. W, R. Brown, D. D.. LL. Ty with a ault of clothes and hat in honor of ‘hls birthday. Shetfield. (Ala) Noten, ~ Shemeld. Als. Iuly 6.—Special to The PLANET—The Fourth of July (188th anniversary of the Declara- Lin a camara, 10 cu iA NR Sa ‘tom of Independence) ‘was spent oth ach plessure. by the necgle ef. the 'Trieities: “Barbecues” and picates mote given sad the young mop of Shetek? greatly amused. themvelves by having a bell ame. * ‘Mra. Theresa Long of our city te hairdressing. Her work will be done at Mr. Forrest Webb's, barber shop. She will also drees your hair at your residence: 1 Mr. Calvin Wilaon tas opened a» ‘estaurant actote the street, opposite ‘his pleasure garden. =~ |. The Tennessee river bridge ts re-| patred no that the train and street cars can cross, ‘Tho Monalc Templars unvelled the tomb-stono! that 1s “placed at the grave of Mrs. Ellen Jenkins, yester- day. A large crowd was prenont. Ceromoules were conducted by Mn. Tele Strong. Mra. Fannle Totty, of Nashville, Tenn. fxn the city vfalting her syn, Mr. Ed. Nawhav’. * Mr. Johnnte Gaston spent the Fourth tn Chattanooxa. Tenn, wit his many friends. Mrs. Martha Tyler and ttle son left Sunday for Mempdix, Tenn., where they will spend a week of so with relatives and friends Get The PLANET at the Picasure Garden on Serond St, : On To Wjtttamsburg, Va. Third Baptist’ Church, Rev, A Tabb, purtor--On Bunday neat” wi expect to have with ux for one wel one of the greatest “Evangelista” v eur race and denomination with ¢ national and International reputn tlon, tn the pernun of the ‘Kev. W, HL Skipaith, ‘a preacher and stuses of the firet magnitude, We expect to have one of Uie grandest tmes In the Dintory of the chireh. Prien’ from affr and near ate most, core dially Invitet to atte thi gospel feant, ax our Urother can guly remain one week 7 [Statement of the Finuelat Condition Of Meckunes Savings Bank of Rieti tond, Va. located at Richmond, 4 the county ef Henrico. State’ 0 Virginia. at the close of business June oth, 1914, made to the State Corporation Commitenton, Reaonrees Loans and discounts S83. tea2 Overdrafte, aecured, $257- 445 unsecured, $308.11. 705.58 Bonds, wecurities, ote., own ed. ineluding premium on, PRAMO oe ee eee eee eee ee 1590.00 Hanking house and, Jot. . (1032.49 Other rai estate owned. 51,080.75 Furniture und fiatures. |. 05.408 13 Hychanges and checks for snext day's clearings 1867.84 Other cunh ttems... 299.63 Due from National Danks 3,451.15 Paper currenes ov. .....0 S100 Fractional paper currency. " nlekels and conte... 5 188.53, Goll vein eS Rae Allver cutm oll. . Hate Toth os cove BUR TEE Liabilities Cupttal stock pal In... $32,806.00 Surphie tand o00.0000 0 Fiaue.pe Vriivided profits, lesa as |. mount pald for Interest, expensen dnd taves 2.0. 10897 indivi tual dopoats, tnelad~ fue savings deposte 0 118.695.62 Time cortifeates of deposit. 10.00 Certified cheeks oo... 236.01 AM ather Stems of Hatitte M7. nnearned Mietount. 12.747,75 Pornla ranean see BONS 1. Walter T. Davin, do solemnly} wear that the above ‘Is a, true atate- ment of the financial eAndition of Mechanics Savings Bank of Rich- nond, Va., located at Richmond, in he County of Henrico, State of Vir- ‘Inia, at the close af business on the eth day of dune, 1814, to the heat omy Knowledge and boltef, Correct —Attent WALTER T. DAVIS, Cashter. + JORN MITCHELL, JR. | D. J. CHAVERS: JOHN T TAYLOR Directors. tate of Virginia, City of Richmond. Sworn to and subserihed hofore me. y Walter T. Davin, Cashter, this th duy of July, 1914, . THOMAS HEWIN, Notary Public. fy commission expires Apr. 8, 1918. Mount. © Goes to Buckroe, July 4 times 4*plus 4, Dear Friends: “This ta to notity you that Mount Olive: Baptist Church will give her annual excursion to Buckroo Beacl, Monday, July 20, 1914. Two years ago wo were put out of doors, the bullding being con- demned by tho Bullding Inspector. Lant year we said we were going back home. By your adsistance, we are home again. oe 1A8 YOu aro Kolug to take a day off this season Walt and Go With Un, Lend a holping hand now-an in the past atl Ho will make tt right, ail right. i REV. 3. ANDREW: ROWLER, Pastor Adults, $1; Children undor 12 years 50 cents, ve Something New, . Readers of The Richmond PLAN ET can always find copies of th paper on anic, Subscriptions and 2 vertizements and local news aro taker at office rates. =” ‘ THE STANDARD NEWS CO., Chas Gary, Presldent and General. 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FIVE A 7 / VOTES, when - preseated. at . the AGMreR oe tee ee eee Candidaten must not be over 16 years of age. “Only those who. have Tegistered at the Planet Office or at the Dixie Theatre are ellxible to ea- ter the contest. - This coupoa will entitle the holder to receive- FIVE VOTES, when - presected. at . the Planet Offes. HEY, WALL YA EMPIRE OUR GAME, MR BROWN? SURE, SON! STRIKE! A WOT? WHY DIDN'T THE ENGINEER RING THE BELL? OI MARIE! OI! MARIE GARI BAL, DI PIGLENTINO 'CARAMIO! RVER SHANNON From South Carolina. FLORENCE, S. C., July 8. The Women's Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention of South Carolina met with Friendship Baptist Church at Alken, S. C. on Thursday, June 25th. From this city the following named persons went, Rev. E. R. Roberts and E. B. Webster. I lett Florence on Wednesday at ten o'clock A. M. over the Coast Line via Columbia, S. C. The weather er was quite warm, but I managed to keep cool by using the fan and slipping ice water. At Sumter, Rev. D. W. Dix came on the car and apoke to me. We arrived in Columbia at 12:50 When we reached Columbia there were few people to be seen at the station. I expected to find many delegates waiting for the 5:15 train for Augusta. Later, however, a dozen or more persons bound for the Convention came in. I spent about four hours in the station chatting with friends and acquaintances and at five past five P. M., in company with the following named persons boarded the Augusta accommodation for Aiken, S. C. The company consisted of Mrs. L. A. Gaffaney, Mrs. Genova Free, Miss Anna Wright Miss Maybel Cobens Mrs Cora L. Baddy, Mrs. A. P. Dunbar, Mrs. P. A. Callahan, Mrs. Wm. Howard, Mrs. Carrie Bird, Mrs. Nancy Lyles, Miss Julia Watson, Revs J. C. White, A. A. Stima, and E. B. Webster, Mrs. Rosa L. Lurk and several others joined us at Casey's. After we left this point Westward the iron monster made his way and 5:20 we crossed the river bridge and settled down to business. Soon we reached Arthur, then Lexington, Barr, Elsie, Gilbert, Summit, Fredonia, Leosville, Summerland, Batesburg and Trenton. At Trenton, less than a mile from the station in an oak grove. I saw a dwelling and windmill. I was told that this was the home of Senator B. R. Tillman. We arrived at Grantsville at 7:45 P. M. Trenton, S. C., the home of Senator B. R. Tillman, is a small town with about nearly two dozen business places. The country is very sandy, but the land seems to be productive. I saw few people at the station. Our train stopped but a minute or so then pulled out for Grantsville, S. C. We reached Grantsville at 7:45 that evening and took the trolley car for Alken, arriving there at Alken about 8:50. The party dispersed at Richland Avenue. I took my satchel and went to Dr. C. C. Johnson's drug store. Here I met the venerable, congenial and witty Dr. C. C. Johnson. I met his lady clerics, Misses Joinson and Aleophent. They are a fine set of young ladies. I chatted with Dr. Johnson, for a while, then left for the church. I met quite a number of persons waiting for services to commence. About nine o'clock Dr. G. W. Railford, the pastor, announced that the hour had arrived for the opening of the services. On the rostrum were seated Revs. J. C. White, G. W. Railford, A. A. Sims and Dr. J. J. Dufham Rev. Sims lined a suitable hymn, after which Dr. Durham preached quite an able sermon. Woman, he said, was man's superior, working out her plans in a far different sphere from that of man's. An eagle is swift and so is a race horse, but there is no comparison. On Thursday A. M. Rev. J. C. White of Columbia, preached quite an able sermon, using as a text, 20-21 verses of 12th chapter of St. John: "And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast. The same came therefore to Philip which was of Beeh, said of Galilee and desired of him saying, sir, we would see Jesus." It was a most excellent sermon and very much enjoyed by all present. At the close of the sermon a collection was raised. Then the enrollment of delegates. At this juncture all of the old officers were re- observed, consisting of Mrs. C. B. Boykin, President; Mrs. M. M. Glimson, Vice President; Mrs. M. B. Eve, Secretary; Mrs. D. D. Washington, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. A. P. Dunbar, Treasurer. They were afterwards installed by Rev. J. C. White, of Columbia, S. C. Dr. J. J. Starks preached an able sermon on Friday night. On Saturday morning Rev. W. M. Howard, of Darlington, S. C. spoke on the needs of the Sunday Schools. Dr. C. C. Johnson, of Alken, also gave a most excellent talk on the laws of health. It was very much enjoyed by all present. Rev. E. R. Roberts spoke for the American Baptist Publication Society. E. B. Webster spoke of the service rendered by the Negro press. I visited Augusta while in Aiken via troyline路. At the union shed I waited for train 35 of the Coast Line. At 8:55 A. M. the big engine of the Coast Line came puffing in: I saw Mr. Willam McLease, Sam White and Mall Agent Brown. Mr. Wm. McLease got down from the engine and gave me the news from home. We then visited a soda fountain and refreshed ourselves at his expense. I returned to Aiken arriving there at one o'clock Saturday. On Saturday evening at eight o'clock the soddy and friends assembled at Schoolfield School where an interesting program was rendered consisting of singing and a few speeches. I left Alken on Sunday, arriving at Columbia at 10:40 via Southern R. R. I left Columbia for Florence via Coast Line at 4:10 P. M. arriving at Florence at 7:25. The first to greet me at home was the baby, Robert, then Ruth, Ruble, Leona Mac then Edward, my children. On Tuesday, June 23rd, Rev. T. W. Rice, of Lauren and Mrs. Mamie B. Cooner, of Florence were married. Rev. E. R. Roberts officiated. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. C. E. Bruce 1005 E. Chevees St. The following persons were present: Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Roberts, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Levy and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Brown, Mrs. Dr. Strother, Mrs. Julia Williams, Mrs. Maggie Plautor, sister of bride, Mrs. J. H. Michael, of Columbia, S. C., Mrs. V. V. Gary, Mrs. E. Gary and Mrs. William Davis. On Sunday, June 28th Rev. N. C. Nix, of Oranguburg preached an able sermon, using as a text, Luke 2nd chapter, 40th verse. That afternoon at four o'clock Dr. E. R. Roberts spoke to a large audience using as a text, John 9th chapter, 11th verse. Rev. A. P. Dunbar preached at night. The total amount raised at the convention was $15.20 in round numbers. The session was one of the best in the Society's history. Mrs. J. L. Cain and little daughter, Gertrude, passed through the city on Wednesday, July 1st enroute for Orangeburg, S. C. to attend the Women's Missionary Meeting of the M. E. Church South. They are from Darlington, S. C. Miss Loretta McKoy, or Whitesville, N. C. a trained nurse from Sumter, passed through the city recently enroute for home. I enjoyed my trip to the un-country very much. Having met many of my old friends, it made the trip more enjoyable. Wells Knocks Out Colin Bell. London, June 30.- Bombardier Wells, the English pugilist, knocked out Colin Boll, an Australian boxer, in the second round at the Olympia tonight. The contest was for the heavyweight championship of the British empire, and was scheduled to go twenty rounds. Wells, by his victory, won $10,000 and regained some of his lost prestige, for, while it was recognized that so far as science was concerned, he was in a position to meet any heavyweight, his frequent defeats led to the opinion that he lacked stamina, backbone, and nerve necessary to make him a first-class fighter. But the form he displayed tonight against the rugged Australian champion has again caused him to be numbered among the "white hopes." In the opening round Bell used rushing tactics, making play for the Bombardier's weak spot, his stomach, but the Englishman kept cool, and made excellent use of his superior science, several times stopping Bell with well-directed lefts to the face. QUICKLY TURNS TABLES In the second round Bell sent Wells to his knees with a swing to the jaw. No sooner was the Englishman back on his feet than Bell crushed again, expecting to finish him, but the Bombardier landed a terrific THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. right to the point of the law, sending Bell to the boards, where he remained until counted out. Well's victory was cheered by the big crowd for several minutes. The preliminary to the big fight was a twenty-round bout between Harry Stone of America and Johnny Summern, of England. It was a fast contest, but ended in a draw. Stone had twice previously defeated Summern. Among the crowd that filled the vast arena were many fashionably attired women, who displayed great interest in the fighting, and were quick to applaud any fast exchange of blows. RENEWS H18 PRESTIGE. Wells' victory was all the more impressive for the reason that Bell had recently lost a very close decision to Joe Jeannette at the end of twenty rounds. The verdict, in fact, in favor of Jeannette was not entirely satisfactory to the spectators, who thought that Bell had earned a draw at least. The holding of the Wells-Bell bout decided one of three big events that have been stirring the blood of the English fight fans. Next comes the Welsh-Ritchie go, which is to be held at the Olympia on July 7. All England is confidently hoping that Welsh will bring a world's title to that country, as it has been a long row of lean years in this respect. While they have great admiration for the American who holds the lightweight championship, it is figured that he will have to be exceptionally clever to retain his crown. Interest in the "Gunbout" Smith-Georges Carpenter clash, booked for July 17, grows apace, now, that the impression prevails that Jack Johnson is no longer unbeatable. Undoubtedly the winner will be Johnson's opponent in the near future, for there is sure to be a big demand for the match. HURTS DRAWING POWER Johnson's poor showing against Moran has hurt his drawing power, but that will soon be forgotten when he faces a man who really seems to have a chance. On all form Smith will be the main to meet Johnson, and it must be admitted that if the latter could do no better than boat Moran on points the hard-bitting Smith has a chance. Unlike Moran, Smith has a punch, and one that is more powerful than the champion's, even if less skillfully applied. He will be the first man to face the conqueror of Jeffries with one important advantage in his favor. This will give the dopesters something to work on, whereas in Moran's case there was nothing that could be said in his favor. Johnson is not likely ever to be in any better condition than he was for Moran. No doubt he could remove much of the fat that now covers his frame, but this would be a fatal mistake. It would only result in weakening him, instead of improving his condition. At his age Johnson cannot afford to indulge in too strenuous training. Only youth can stand the strain upon the system that comes from being keyed up to the beat notch. Johnson is long past that stage, and he is wise enough to know it. Therefore there is no chance of his making the mistake that Jeffries did at Reno when the bollermaker wrecked his system by combating nature in an unnatural attempt to regain the lines of youth. The Charlotteville State Summer Normal School for Colored Teachers, June 22-July 24. Instructors from the University of Virginia Summer School will conduct course 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, Charlotteville, Va. THE WESTVIEW COTTAGE Jamestown, B. I. Will open July 1st, 1914. All modern improvements. Weekly hopes 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. SALOMON'S Cut Rate Liquor Store No. 110 East Broad Street. per qt. Sherwood, full qts. ..... 75c. Mellwood, full qts., 90 proof. ..... 75c. ASK We al Which w All bott ASK FOR We also can CORN AND Which we will All bottled in b Teleph We also carry other Brands of Whiskey. CORN WHISKEY, GINS AND BRANDIES. --- HUMAN LIFE. The best things that come to our life are not novelies, but new inspirations of one eternal life. Life in all its forms makes all things new and makes the world new.—Clarke. THE MOST POPULAR MINISTER. "It Costs You Nothing to Vote." Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A.M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Rev. L. J. Morris. 15,510 Rev. W. H. 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By Gros WHY DIDN'T ENGINEER R THE BEL CE BY GA r Brands of W ISKEY, O ANDIES. used to give you 10cts per drink Randolph 412 THE MOST POPULAR PHYSICIAN or DENTIST "It Costs You Nothing to Vote." Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A. M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Dr. Albert A. Tennant ... 2,220 Dr. George R. Ferguson, Charlottesville, Va. ... 1,715 Dr. E. P. Jefferson ... 1,305 Dr. James E. Jackson ... 155 Dr. J. O. Dawson ... 100 Dr. R. O. Mundin ... 100 Only the names of those who have had more than 23 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting contest. Gross WHY DIDN'T THE ENGINEER RING THE BELL? Towne. "It costs you nothing to Vote." Ballots reaching this Office by Thursday, 9 A. M. will appear in The Planet of the following Saturday. Robert C. Scott..... 410 G. W. Peace, Waverly, Va. ..... 115 Isham Mann ..... 85 W. I. Johnson ..... 60 A. D. Price ..... 55 UNOFFICIAL LIST. Lawyer J. Thomas Hewin..... 75 Only the names of those who have had more than 25 ballots cast for them will be published in the voting Things We Never See SATURDAY... JULY 11, 1914. BOWSER'S DAY OFF On Which He Heeds the Call of the Meadow Lark. His Mouth Is Watering For Fresh Huckleberries From Dew Covered Vines, and His Quest Leads Him Into Unhappy Paths. By M. QUAD. [Copyright, 1916, by Associated Literary Press] R. BOWNER was thoughtful. At times he skilful. "The cat rubbled against his leg, but he gave her no more attention than he would have bestowed upon a grizzly bear. A paddler yelled "String beans" at the house twelve times in succession, but Mr. Bowser didn't bat an eye. Had he failed in business? Had he lost a dime in the street car? Had he been advised to wear a wig? He expected to be asked every minute what was troubling him, but Mrs. Bowser evinced no curiosity. He seemed on the point of speaking a dozen times, but finally went to bed with the mystery unsolved. It remained a mystery until he arose in the morning and put on an old suit. Then Mrs. Bowser observed: "I hope you are not going to repaint the house or anything?" "How would you like to go out into the country today?" he queried. "To get a breath of fresh air; to step foot on the green grass; to bear the song of the meadow lark; to pick the lacunaic buckleberry fresh from the dew covered vine." Mrs. Bewser Withstands the Lure. "I don't think I would care to go out and stroll around the hot fields. It is as hot out in the country as it is in town. As for buckleberries, I don't be DO I LOOK LIKE A TRAMP? Ive there's one within ten miles of us. Even if there was it wouldn't be growing on a dew covered vine." "Perhaps you can teach me how huckleberries grow." "I can if you think they grow on vines. I've picked many quarts of them. They grow on bushes." "Not on your life. Mrs. Bowser! They grow on vines. You are thinking of blackberries." "I'm thinking of huckleberries and nothing else. They not only grow on bushes, but in and around swamps." "Do you mean to tell me that I have lived to the age of forty-eight without knowing a huckleberry from a Hubbard squash? Mrs. Bowser, there is a certain impudence and assurance about you that provokes me to the limit. You were not big enough to spell cat when I was picking huckleberries by the bushel." "Well, let it go at that. If you want buckleberries there are plenty in market. I will get some today and make a pie. There is no need to wander over ten or fifteen miles of country to get a quart of the berries." "I have invited you," he said, with a severe look—I have invited you to take a day off with me to hear the meadow lark, and so forth. Incidentally we will cull the buckleberry from the dowk kissed vine. Will you go or not? "I—I don't think I care to. One is better off around the house such hot days as these. If you are going to stay home today we will ride around on the open car." Mr. Bowser Will Go Alone. "Madam, I am going to the country. I want to see some honest grass and real trees. I want to hear the songs of birds, the hum of bees and the whispers of nature. In addition to this I have dreamed of picking huckleberries for three nights running, and I am longing to devour some right fresh from the vines. Will you go or won't you?" "I'd rather not." "That settles it. You can remain here and fry and stew and boil. I shall go and I shall have one of the best days of my life." "And I shall have a huckleberry pie all reads for you when you return." "You need have nothing of the kind. I can run my own buckleberry bush without any of your help." With that Mr. Flower made his start for the country, and an hour later the suburban troller line depicted him among green fields. He did not know exactly what to do first, but after a little thought he walked up the highway a piece and then got over the fence into a field to roll on the grass. He hadn't rolled yet when a Weary Willie came along and stopped to say: "Better bump yourself out o' that, cally." "For why?" "Do farmer will be after yo and use yo reuff. Dat's what dey calls treaspace out here in the country." "Let em call and be hanged! Things have come to a pretty pass when one can't roll on the grass." "All right, cully. If ye git de boot don't blame me. I was feat tryin' to put ye next, ye know." Falls In With Strange Acquaintances. Mr. Bowser decided not to roll. He decided to sit in a shady fence corner for awhile and hear the notes of the meadow lark. There were birds about, and they were singing more or less, but he soon discovered that he couldn't tell the song of a lark from that of a crow. This made him secretly glad that Mrs. Bowser had not come along. She would have been sure to say something to hurt his feelings. After a rest of ten minutes he climbed into the road and walked on to look for buckleberry vines. At the end of a quarter of a mile he came to another Worry sitting on a log and gnawing at the last remains of a beef bone. Mr. Bowser was going by with out saturation, but the other looked up and called out: "Say, cully, when did ye take to the boot!" "What do you mean, sir?" "Hain't ye on de pad?" "Hood, heof! Ind? I don't under stand the terms." "Oh, ye don't! Den ye hain't been hatched long! What I'm askin' is do ye belong to de purfash?" "Do I look like a tramp? To be honest wi' ye, cutly, ye don't. Ye look more like de man who takes tickets at de showroom where day exhibits de wild woman of Bornco. Are ye down on yer luck?" Determined to Find Huckleberries. Mr. Bowser drew himself up with frozing dignity and pressed on. He couldn't fight with a trump, but he determined to make Mr. Bowser pay for those insults. Forty rods farther on he came to a farmhouse. There was a lathy young man greasing a wagon in front of the place, and Mr. Bowser halted and asked: "Do you think I might be able to find any huckleberries around here?" "Mother beads and suckers you are looking for?" he replied, no companion by looks of suspicion. "I simply desire to find some huckleberries and pick them off the vines." The lathy young man lounged "Well, what are you cackling about?" "I'm wondering whether you are a fool or a sharper. Why didn't you say that buckleberries grow on oak trees?" "They grow on vines, as I said, and I see no need of your making a smart Alask of yourself over it. I asked you a civil question." "Fa, ja," called the young man to some one in the house. "Well, what is it?" asked the old farmer himself as he came out. "Here's a feller as says buckleberries grow on vines." Mr. Bowser "In Bad." The old man put on his spectacles and weigt "Goer to Mr. Bowser and then drew buck and said: "Look out for him. Sam! I think he the feller that stole our milk cans one night last week! Lord, what a mng he's got on him!" "See here, but what a you!" shouted Mr. Bowser. "I come along here and ask you a civil question and you make a great mystery over it. If there are any illtops around here you are the ones!" "But you said you were after buckle-berries," protested the young man. "Well, what of it?" "And they grow on vines." "And what of that too?" "Don't try any bluff here, old man! Pa, whistle for the dog. Now you gitt!" The farmer's wife came out with the dog. She had a hood handle in her hand. She never decided to get. As he started the four took after him, and in his confusion he took to the woods across the road instead of keeping to the highway. The trump down the road on a log had seen it all, and as the minutes went by and neither pursed nor farmers reappeared and the yelps of the dog sounded farther away he returned to his beef bone and mused: "I guess he hain't de man who runs a sidewalk, after all. I guess he'd chap dat does a stunt wid de hyenas, and dat dog has got de best of him from his time on" The Gavsted Hand. The old man, not in the least disconcerted, said: "Which hand? The one she signs checks with. I suppose." Bounds Unreasonable. First Gushing Admirer—Did you no to Doubles a winter scene? First Gushing. Remember—but you notice Dedley's winter scene! Second Gushing Admirer—Oh, indeed I did! Dd you ever see such warmth as there was in his snow! Rocky Mountain News. A Box of Hogs. Mrs. Grogan chatting with neighbor—I had this whilst dry cleaned last week an' now, it's an good an new. Little Johnny Grogan — Maw, kie they clean faces that way?—Puck. Go to Church Movement Will Have Wonderful Support In Rural Communities ADVERTISING in the newspapers, securing the co-operation of the telephone companies, announcements at farmers' granges, unions and clubs are suggested as means to arouse interest in a GO TO CHURCH Sunday for rural workers. The Orange Judd Farmer says editorially: "THE RURAL CHURCH HAS HAD ITS SHARE OF CRITICISM IN RECENT YEARS. SOME OF THE CRITICISM IS JUST, BUT MUCH OF IT IS SENSATIONAL AND UNJUST. THAT RURAL CHURCHES ARE A VITAL PART OF EVERY RURAL COMMUNITY THERE CAN BE NO QUESTION. WITHOUT THEM COUNTRY LIFE WOULD GO TO RUST AND DESTRUCTION, AND THIS ASIDE FROM RELIGION. TO SAVE COUNTRY LIFE, THEN, WE MUST SAVE THE RURAL CHURCH, AND TO SAVE THE RURAL CHURCH WE, AS INDIVIDUALS, MUST DO OUR PART IN PERSONAL DEVOTION AND ATTENDANCE. "The problem now before us is this: What can we as farmers do to promote this movement and accelerate the churchgoing custom of olden days? The answer is simple. Go to church ourselves, ask our neighbors to do likewise and ask minister or priest to join in welcoming everybody of the community." To make a great success of this affair it will be necessary for each and every one to see his pastor, tell him of the plan, got his co-operation and then get generally busy. Let it be known in every church in this broad land—from Pacific to Atlantic, from the lakes to the gulf—that special services will be arranged and an effort made to have every person in the community attend church. ASK THE LOCAL TELEPHONE OPERATOR TO NOTIFY ALL SUBSCRIBERS OF THE TELEPHONE LINES. BY WORD OF MOUTH, BY ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE PULPIT, BY NOTICES IN THE GRANGES, CLUBS AND SCHOOLS LET THE NOTICE GO OUT THAT THERE IS A GO TO CHURCH MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRYSIDE. The Scrap Book Boecher's Reward. In the early days of his ministry the even then eloquent. Henry Ward of his ministry the ent. Henry Ward Beecher went by request to a small New England village one Sunday morning to preach a sermon. The most available place for the services was a barn, and while the people gathered Mr. Beecher sat on a sawhorse. Presently a large Plymouth Rock ben walked over the barn floor in front of the great preacher. As Mr. Beecher remarked "What a beautiful creature!" the ben laid an egg in his hat that lay on the floor and strutted away cackling. FRANCIS It was but a few days inter that by mail came a little from a well known wag, who was a witness to the incident, that read like this: Said a great Congregational preacher To a hen, "What a beautiful creature" In compensation for that She laid an egg in his hat, And thus did the Hen-Be-Ward Beecher. Hope. There is no grave on earth's broad chart But has some bird to cheer it. Perchance tomorrow's sun may bring the weary heart a blessing. Cold Comfort. There is a certain hotel up in British Columbia that has a reputation for being reasonably cold. It is a frame structure, and the walls are thin and shaky. One morning during a blizzard two guests who had been there the night before came out of their rooms on opposite sides of the hall. The first man said: 白 "Whew! I'm nearly frozen! I never was so cold in my life. I slept with all my clothes 'on and everything else plied on me, but I'm frosted through" "Same here," said the other. "I was on the windward side of this hut. I put on my buffalo coat over my clothes, but I don't think I ever got warm." "They went down to the hotel office. There, huddled over the store, was a stage driver who had lost his way and been out all had lost his way LOOKED LIKE A KANIGOR and been out all NIGHT. His hair and whiskers were humps of ice. His fur hat was frozen to his beard. He shivered and shock with the cold, though he was practically sitting on the store. He looked like a human icicle. The two guests looked at him for a minute. Then one of them asked: "Which room did you have, partner?" The Testful Con Charles Combsky, who runs the White Fox ball club in Chicago, is widely acquainted in that big town and in his day has been invited with pants to his ball park. Last year he gave a season pass to a young man he had helped to an appointment on the Chicago police force. Soon after this Combsky, was pushing his automobile a bit heavier the speed limit up Michigan boulevard and was shopped by a policeman. The police mani opened the door of the car and saw Comiskey sitting inside. "Hello, Bill!" and Comiskey. "How are you getting along since I got you your job on the force!" The policeman coughed and stuttered. Finally he said: "Look here, Charlie, you'll have to go slower with this car, of yours or I'll have to give back my pass."—Saturday Evening Post. Why Joe Jefferson Was Awakened. Joe Jefferson once played a one night engagement at Rip Van Winkle in a small town. In the hotel at which he stopped was an Irish porter, who, from the serious interest he took in the house, might have been the proprietor. At 6 o'clock the next morning Mr. Jefferson was awakened by a violent thumping on his door. He had left no "call" order, but his sleep was spotted, so he noose and soon appeared before the clerk. Indignantly demanding to know why he had been called. The Irishman was summoned. "Mike, there was no call for Mr. Jefferson," said the clerk. "Why did you disturb him?" Taking the clerk by the coat, the Ilberman led him to one side and said in a whisper, "We were shoring loke a horse, sor, and Old heard the bys say an how he were one other shaping for twenty years, so Ol Iz to me self. "Mike, it's a coming on to him again, and it's per duty to git him right out o' yer house." LATHAM'S. HOME RUN. It Figured In Fixing Upon Him the Title of "The Dude." Charley Comiskey told the story of how Arlie Latham came to be called "the Dude." "One spring during Latham's term of service with the good old St. Louis Brown," said Comiskey, "he jumped into the opening game of the season and won a victory by knocking out a home run in the last inning. Chris von der Abe from his place in the ground stand saw Arlie make his sensational hit and naturally enthused. After the game 'der boss predeedent' entered the clubhouse and in that particular dialect of his said to Latham: "Arlie, my pay, you must be glad that I, Chris, was proof mit you, an' I will show you vat my feelings is by giving you the present of some dledings for you to wear on yourself. Take dis order on mine own tailor 'an' go an' dress up yourself." "Give to Arle der Tings vat he boys, an' send to me der bill." "Latham didn't do a thing on the strength of that order but replenish his wardrobe. For three days in succession he showed up at the ball park in a fine makeup, and every suit of clothes was brand new. On the fourth day Chris put a tail from the clothing people for $100. Naturally he sent for Latham and demanded an explanation. "Why, Chris, old pal, said Latham, there's nothing to explain. Didn't you agree in that order, you gave me to pay for what I bought, and haven't I just begin to buy? Why, old pal, I have only got three suits and expect to be measured for another afternoon. What's wrong?" "Arlie, replied Von der Aha, you vas de one infallend dude in de pizzeen. You will dis till bill, but you will yourself go to der tatler an' mit him explain vot I dink of der impendance of you yourself. You will also stop mit de clothes you now have an' de no more such foolishness mit der man'付 pays your salary. Arlie, yes vas one dude, an' if you play mit any errors die afternoon I will myself fine you all der bootful clothes you have yourself bought. "From that day Latham became known to the baseball world as the dode." Character. Character is built out of circums- stances. From exacting the name mate- rials one men builds palaces, while another builds palaces—G. H. Lowen. Pretty Lively. Miss Laure, sister of Charles, was fond of mity chance, and on one occasion her brother was compelled to June 20, 2014 Supernatural! Crude Weaver of Oklahoma is an elegant and scholarly writer, and in addition he talks with a great many guests. They are charismatic gestures and sometimes the atmosphere all about him is punched full of holes made by his two index fingers as his hands work in unison. The day after he spoke in regard to Panama canal tolls Weaver asked another colleague: "Did you hear my speech?" "No," replied the other man. "I was sitting too far away to bear it, but I distinctly saw it."—New York Sun. The Retort Ascuse. During a very heavy food that nearly washed a town away a few years ago a grocer, to whom one of the citizens owed for an overlong time a good idea bill for provisions, while floating along on the top of the waters in a raft made of two window blinds and a skylight caught sight of his delinquent TIMARTY "ALL THINK YOU ARE" debtor whirling around in one of the pools of the oldying current clinging to a large hoghead. "Ah, there you are," cried the grocer, businesslike to the lark. "Been looking for you for several days. When are you going to pay that bill?" "Can't say just now. Sanda, old man," returned the unhappy debtor. "I'm having all I can do to keep my head above water these times." IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE A Classy Letterhead Doesn't Cost Much Ask Us Navy Yards and Naval Stations. There are eight navy yards, located at Washington, Brooklyn, Boston, Norfolk, Va.; Portsmouth, N. H.; Philadelphia, Ma.; Marine navy yard, near San Francisco, and Puget Sound navy yard, at Bremerton, Wash. There are naval stations at Charlotte, S. C.; Key West, Fla.; Great Lakes, North Chicago; a training station at Yerba Buena island, Cal.; a torpedo and training station at Newport, R. I., and the Naval War college at the same place. Naval stations have been established at Tutulia, Samoa; island of Guam; Guantanamo, Cuba; Honolulu, Cavite and Olongapo, Philippine Islands. The latter has become an important naval base for the Asiatic Sea—Philadelphia Press. First Opera Glasses The single opera glass was first used in the time of Louis XIV. It became the rage, and everybody used one. The double opera glass (Jumelle) was invented in 1825, but did not at first find favor with women. A treatise was written in the early part of the nineteenth century on l'art de lorgner, in which it was shown that a woman with fine arms would hold the glass with both hands, if she were blessed with fine hands she would take off her gloves, if her neck were long she would recline back in her chair, and so on. It was quite a treatise on coquetry. Not a Vacation Prospect "My boy," said the professor, "if you keep on as you have started and study hard you may be president of the United States some day." "Yes," replied the young man gloomy; "and then I'll have to start in and study a whole lot harder"—Washington Star. Highly Entertained "Do you think that most people now adays worship money?" "No; I won't go as far as that," answered the home grown philosopher, "but I will say that the love of money is seldom platonic."—Washington Herald. Free New. Hewitt—Gretreat treats his wife pretty abstilly. Jewett—And be used, to be her slave. Hewitt—Evidently the marriage certificate was an emancipation proclamation—Judge. The Real Evil. Mr. Muggin—My husband gave up fishing when he joined the church. Mr. Buggins—But fishing isn't sinful. Mr. Muggin—No, but lying in—Philadelphia Record. MISS. HENRY'S THE WORKER. THE WEEK WEEKS. I BEGOT TO NOT SHOW THAT I WEEKS TO THE WEEK. TRAVELING MISS. BUT THIS IS BLOOM, WORK, WE WON'T GET BORE THIS WEEK. WHEN THE LAST ONE THINK GOODNESS? SOMEONE WILL WE TIME ON KNOW! WE CAN CALL THEM UP IN EIGHT MINUTES! WHY DIDN'T YOU USE THE MOOR HERE PAT? Lowest Bidder. "I have come to ask for the hand of your daughter," announced the young man. "I have a chair," said her father kindly. "I presume you have made an estimate of what it will cost to keep my daughter in the style to which she has been accustomed?" "I have; alr." "And your figures?" "Ten thousand dollars a year." "I'm sorry, my boy," said the older man, "but I cannot afford to throw away $2,000 a year. Another sultor has figured he can do it for $8,000."—New York Times. Nonshrinkable A man purchased some red flannel shirts guaranteed not to shrink. He reminded the salesman forbly of the guarrantee some weeks later. "Have you had any difficulty with them?" the latter asked. "No," replied the customer, "only the other morning my wife said to me, John, where did you get that pink coral necklace?" —London Tit Bits His Knowledge Was Limited. "I saw young Suburbo running a new machine this morning." "Was it one of the latest models?" "I really couldn't say." "I thought you knew all about automobiles." "So I do. But I don't know anything about lawn mowers." —Judge Hopeful Influence "So you favor your wifes membership in political societies?" "Yes, sir," replied Mr. Meckton. "I'm hoping that sooner or later. Henrietta and I will be able to reduce our little domestic controversies to a basis of parliamentary procedure."—Washington Star. A. Careful Neighbor "The man next door to me won't wake me up at 4 o'clock. In the morning mowing his lawn any more. I've hit on a way to fool him." "How's that?" "I borrow his lawn mower the night before."-Detroit Free Press. Exchanging a Compliment. College Widow-You displayed some marvelous curves this afternoon, Mr. Yalevard. Pitcher Yalevard (who had observed her standing between the diamond and the sun)-And so did you.-Judge. Rubbing It In: "What did your wife say when you came in at 1 the other morning?" "Nothing. 'Just sat down at the piano and played 'Tell Me the Old, Old Story.'"—Philadelphia Ledger. An Idle Boat. "I can read your thoughts," he said with a smile. "And yet you don't say good night and go." she replied--Tonkers states. Young Slayer Hanged. Frank Wells, twenty years old, was hanged at Unfortunetown, Pa. on Thursday for the murder of Charles H. Butler, near McClellandtown, Pa. on Jan. 3 last year. It was the thirteenth anniversary in Payette county. The sentence of Linge Belle, who was convicted with Wells, was commenced as his punishment. WEST WEST JOHN "BUTT" WILKS Prohibition is now in effect in the State. At midnight on Tuesday West Virginia passed into the ranks of the "dry" states, under the provisions of the prohibition amendment accepted at the last election by a majority of 92,000 votes. There was some disorder in the big cities. The first tragedy reported was in Charleston, where Charles Whittington was beaten to death in the rear of a saloon. Many saloonkeepers anticipated the enforcement of the prohibition amendment Monday night by closing their places in the morning. Some of them frankly confessed that they feared disorder in the closing hours of the business. The breweries and distilleries have been going out of business for over a month. One large brewery in Wheeling is almost ready to open as a meat packing house. There were 107 saloons in Charleston up until last Saturday, in addition to three breweries. By their closing 800 men will be thrown out of employment in the city alone. In the state there were 500 saloons, twelve breweries and one distillery, employing more than 3000 men. The total investment in the state in liquor interests is estimated at $10,000,000. The loss in revenue to the state will be $650,000, and this will be made, up by direct loy. The new law affects not only the saloons, breweries, etc., but the clubs and hotels must go also. With West Virginia added, the list of prohibition states will be: Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee and West Virginia. FOUGHT FAST 20 ROUNDS Cleverness and Ring Generalship Win Against Strength and Gameness of American. Freddie, Welsh, of Pontypridd, Wales, champion of Great Britain, won the world's lightweight pugilistic championship from Willie Ritchie, of America, in London. Referee Eugene' Corril gave the Briton the verdict on points at the end of twenty rounds. It was a battle between cleverness and ring generalship against strength and gameness, combined with slightly inferior skill, and the former, won. Welsh knew that he had no chance to win in slugging with the world's champion and wisely adopted other tactics, using a straight left to the face and getting out of danger when Ritchie let go a blow which would have meant a knock-out. From start to finish the two men used all the cleverness at their command, and the spectators were delighted at their work. Some Americans at the ringside thought that the worst Ritchie should have received was a draw, but the mass of Britons were crazy with delight when Corri announced their man as the winner. Both men were pretty badly marked, up on the face and Ritchie finished much the stronger. From outset it was evident that Ritchie did not want Welsh to pile up a lead on light points, for the American carried the battle to his opponent and tried to make his superior strength offset the challenger's cleverness. Ritchie was cheered by the American contingent when he reached Welsh with hard-body blows and the latter became more careful. In the second sound Welsh changed his tactics and got away with the leads before Ritchie could get started with his punches. This enabled Welsh to count frequently, and the round ended in his favor. During the second round Ritchie tried to hold Welsh with one hand and punch with the other, but Referee Eugene Corr warned him that a continuance would lead to his disqualification. Ritchie showed his disappointment over the warning, as he had planned to penetrate Welsh's defense at close quarters and gradually weaken him with body blows. In the nineteenth and twentieth rounds the men fought gamely, Ritchie trying for a knockout, but Welsh managed to save himself by superb boxing. They were battling hard, with Ritchie swinging both hands hard and Welsh using all his cleverness to escape the damaging blows. The spectators cheered the two men, who fought hard and fast, but the bell rang with both men on their feet and fighting seriously. Twenty thousand persons paid admission to see the bout. It is estimated that the gate receipts were $125,000, of which the beaten Ritchie will receive $40,000. Among the thousands were women of the British nobility, members of the peacetime statemen, scientists, literary lights and just light "fine." Among the notables at the rite were Lord Lonsdale, Lord Trowndouth, Lord Howard and Lord Dwainhead, Ida Adams, the sequester; John McCormack, the tenor, and John Wannemann. Je was also them. 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The discovery of America was the most important events in the history of civilization since the coming of Christ. The impetus it gave to every branch of human endeavor is incalculable. Every race, nation and continent was benefited save one—Africa and the Negro. It added justre and glory to all lands and all peoples—but that one land, that one race. Because of this wonderful discovery Africa became the "Darw Continent" and when began the dawn of freedom for all other peoples, the shackles of slavery were fastened more firmly upon the Negro and made him a dearly-sought article of commerce. The rest of the world leaped forward a hundred centuries into the light—Africa was thrust back a thousand into darkness. Through the curse and degradation of slavery, the Negro was debased, debauched, and despaired, retarded and retrograded. "The Negro in American History" by John W. Cromwell, is a grand effort in the right direction. It inspires, encourages and strengthens by its sincere presentation of many powerful influences and incidents that have worked for the good of tiers unfortunate people. Seventeen chapters are given to a strong presentation, and clear account on the part and place of the Negro in the making of American history. His influence, efforts, struggles and restrictions; his efforts to prove himself a man and win a man's place in this nation by his valor in war and his industry in peace; to prove to a stony-hearted nation by deeds and sacrifices, his worth and right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," that in the face of a constitution that may well be called a league with death and a covenant with hell, he beloved the spirit of the Declaration of Independence would prevail in this land. Mr. Cromwell has the true historical viewpoint. He shows step by step the philosophical development of the forces of darkness and of light the forces that hindered and helped until at the last page we see the broadening rays of hope and the diminishing shadow of despair. In Discovery, Colonization, Slavery The Slave Code, Slave Insurrections, Some Early Strivings, The Early Convention Movement, The Negro as a Soldier, The Negro Church, we have a series of historical masterpieces, a direct, concise and forcible showing forth of truth that, must convince the most prejudiced, heart- THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. JULY 11, 1914. FIRST PRIZES. on and cheer the most despondent, and enlighten the most dense, besides opening to the student and scholar endless vistas of speculation and research. Had Phyllis Wheatley been shipped to Virginia instead of to Massachusetts, what would have been her fate? I asked myself after reading the charming picture of her life and literary labors in the chapter given to her, the greatest woman poet of her century! "The feeling that the Negro was in all cases necessarily inferior" (page 160) has existed in this country, always and still exists, and rests in the hearts—and to say—of many of our people. We must live down, work down, fight down, this feeling of inferiority in ourselves and the idea of it in the minds of others; must strive continually to overthrow the influence of centuries of degradation and ostracism. Here is a book that will greatly help us, a grand monument of inspiration to those doubtful ones who fear their own powers and distrust the sincerity and ability of their people. The book contains many fine biographical sketches, particularly Phyllis Whigley; Soljourner Truth; the story of a wonderful woman faithfully told; Paul Cuffe; the navigator; Daniel A. Payne, who cleared the weeds of ignorance from many a path and made more straight the way to God for many faltering feet; Henry Highland Garnet and Alexander Crummell, two brave men, foreseen in the fight for God and the right, and for their people; Henry O. Tanner, the artist, who by the purity and power of his genius has attained to the heights of Fame; Frederick Douglass, John M. Langston, B. K. Bruce, Joseph C. Price. Robert Brown Elliott, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Booker T. Washington. These and more are faithfully and intimately placed before us in true, pleasing, well-balanced pictures. Mr. Cromwell had the good fortune to know many of the subjects of his sketches, and this gives to them the added charm of personality that decidedly strengthens them. The world admits the equality of the Negro as a soldier and as an orator. Mr. Cromwell has pictured these two classes with absolute fidelity to the merits of each. But it is to those who labored in the gentle arts of Peace, in the mobler fields of quiet endeavor that he has shown the greater skill in presentation. The inspiring efforts of unknown heroes, the sacrifices of those who soiled in the dark, who wrought and spoke no word, those he has shown to light in such manner that we admire them, bless them and hold them in loving memory. Mr. Cromwell has done good work. His book is "an incident of hope" to an all-embracing survey of the history of the Negro in American life and affairs, he adds many helpful references and much valuable addendum in the appendices. I, for one, am thankful to have read this book and hope to read it many times again. Leiburg (Va.) Brief. On Wednesday night, July 1st we had a musical at Providence Baptist Church. Prof. Granderson, of Washington presided at the organ. The program was fine and was as follows: Opening song, The Victorious Army; prayer, by Deacon George Helms; recitation, Treson, Miss Nellie Helms; recitation, Bravery, Miss Elizabeth Lee; song, Pigele the Lord; paper by Miss Cora Wright, "My Neighbour;" Hear Us; recitation, Dews of Kindness, Miss Bessie B. Helms; paper by Mrs. Henry Robinson, entitled, Love paper by M. M. Roberts. Rev. J. E. Dotson, Rev. W. R. Manley, Dr. Tyler in their addresses said many ideas were brought out in those entertainments. Rev. Dotson was full of humor, as he usually is and caused a great applause. Silver offering was taken. You may look for another big entertainment in the near future. Mr. Lott Wiley of Massachusetts and Henry Wiley and Mrs. Dolle Barns arrived in town the week end. Miss Cleely Diggs, of Washington and a Mr. Davia were quietly joined in wedlock on Thursday, July 2nd at the residence of her mother, Mrs. E. Digga. Rev. J. E. Dotson and Dr. Tyler officiated. They left on an early train for Niagara Falls, where they will spend their honeymoon. Mr. George Helma spent Wednesday in Washington shopping. Mrs. W. L. Jones, Jr. left for Washington, Saturday. July 4th where she will visit her brother. Mr. William Gilmore, of Washington, wife and daughter, paid us a visit July 4th, stopping with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jones, Mr. Gilmore left Saturday for Blue Mount, where he will spend some time with his uncle. Mr. Drexel Washington, of Pennsylvania was in town on Sunday. His mother was Mrs. Leona Washington. The sad news came to us today, of the death of Mr. Nelson Dove, of Alexandria, which was a shock to his mother here. Mrs. Mary Davis is convalescing. Rev. Dr. E. D. Tyler will be in We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Minister receiving the Second Highest number of votes We Offer a Gold-headed Cane to the Physician or Dentist receiving the Second Highest number of votes. 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