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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. COPYRIGHT, 2004, 2004, BY HARPER & BROTHERS SYNOPSIS. Kirk Anthony, son of a rich man, with college friends, gets into a fragrance in a New York resort. A detective is hurt. Jefferson Locks haunts himself into the college man's party. Locka, aided by Kirk's friend Higgins, who thinks it a ship board for Colon. Kirk is on the passenger list as Locka. "Bryspy," and without baggage, aboard the ship Kirk makes the acquaintance of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cortlandt. Cortlandt is in the American diplomatic service and is going to Panama on a mission. In Colon Kirk, as the son of a big railroad man, is taken up by Weeka, American consul. Kirk's father repudiates him, and Weeks meets him out as an impostor. Kirk meets Allan, a Jamaican, negro canal worker out of a job. The two are arrested by Colon police for helping to put out a fire. Kirk and Allan are treated brutally in a Colon jail by young Alfaro, commanded by the British consul, but Weeks refuses to aid Kirk. Mrs. Cortlandt gets a phone call. Mrs. Cortlandt obtains Kirk's release by using influence with Colonel Joseph, head of the canal. The Cortlandts are intriguing to make Alfarea's father president of Panama. Kirk's father casts him off finally, and he learns that he must for him a position on the Panama railroad in Ruminea, master of transportation. The girl tells him her name is "Chiquita." He learns later that it means only "little one." Kirk begins his work. Mrs. Cortlandt has learned who Jefferson Locke is. Locks (real under water) is a swindler and has disappeared. His description fits Kirk. The latter tries in vain in Panama to learn something of Chiquita and meets Alfarea again. The Cortlandts and Kirk plan a picnic on the island of Taboga, near Panama. Cortlandt is detained and his wife and Kirk are marooned on the island. Kirk kisses Mrs. Cortlandt and is then ashamed to think he has violated Cortlandt's trust in him. Cortlandt, alarmed, secures the land and Kirk from the island. In country near Panama Kirk meets a charming Spanish girl. Kirk was the capital prize $5,000 in the lottery. He and Runnels make plans for advancement. The Cortlandta, having turned from the older Alfares, intend to carve Garavel, a banker, president of Panama. Kirk makes love to Chiquita. Edith Cortlandt, infatuated with Kirk, goes riding with him frequently. She avoids her love for him. Their ride and talk are interrupted by her husband. Kirk asks Garavel for his daughter's hand. The banker wishes her to marry Garavel, but she refuses. Clifford, a man from the Sidetea, asks Runnels about Kirk. Kirk receives permission to call on Chiquita. Young Alfares challenges him to a duel. Kirk laughs at him. Mrs. Cortlandt asks Kirk to call on her. Cortlandt overhears his wife make love to Kirk, who tells her he loves and is an artist. Cortlandt is prompted by Mrs. Cortlandt Garavel forbids Kirk to call on his daughter. ANTHONY had no partner for the eighth dance and was very glad of it, for he could not have carried off the necessary small talk. As it was, he felt that his excitement must be patient to those around him now that the time had come. As the music ceased and the dancers came pouring out into the cool night Air Runnels approached with his wife. Together they strolled off through the crowd, disappearing in the direction of the north wing of the hotel. It seemed ages before the orchestra struck up. Kirk began to fear that something had happened to the musicians. He led closer to the door and searched out Chiquita with his eyes. There she was seated with her father, Colonel Blond from Gatun and some high officer or other-probably an admiral. Kirk heard the orchestra leader tap his music stand; then as the first strains of the waltz floated forth he stepped into the ballroom and made toward his sweetheart. All at once he found that his brain was clear, his heart beats measured. Of course she saw him coming. She had waited all the long evening for this moment. He saw her hand futter uncertainly to her throat; then as he paused before her she rose without a word. His arm encircled her waist; her little cold palm dropped into his as neatly as a coakwake, and they glided away together. He found himself whispering her name over and over again passionately. "Why—why did you do this, senor?" she protected faintly. "It is very hard for me." "It is the last time I shall ever hold you—this way." She fainted, her breath caught. "Please. My father is looking. Harmor—" "Have you agreed to marry him?" "Yes—no, no! Oh. I have prayed to the Virgin every hour. I cannot, and yet I must. Also I cannot wait, sooner, I have s-stopped upon you. Don't—squewash—me-so!" she exclaimed. "I cannot hold back—the tears. I am so unhappy. If I could do the quickly-new," "Let up to get out on the parch." Checkmate! "No, no! We must remain in my father's sight. Will you take me to my seat?" "No. I want you to listen carefully to what I'm going to say and be calm." He spoke low and earnestly. "Don't stop dancing now, when I tell you. Chiquita dear, you must marry me tonight, right away! I have arranged everything. No, don't look up at me until I have finished. Try to amble. I've planned it all out and everything is in readiness. I have a room just around the corner of the veranda; there's a judge waiting for us, and Runnels and his wife"— "You are mad!" she gasped. "No, no. We'll slip through one of the French windows, and we'll be back again before they miss us. Nobody will know. I tell you they are waiting. If we are missed they'll think—it doesn't matter what they think, you'll be my wife, and Ramon can't marry you then. We'll say nothing about it until your father is elected president." "Senor, one cannot be married in a moment. I am Catholic, the bunns" "I've thought of all that, but a civil marriage is blinding. Well have the religious ceremony afterward; meanwhile this will stop Ramon, at least. I promise not to see you again until you send for me—until your father's hopes are realized. You may wait as long as you wish, and nobody will know. They tricked you, Chipquita, dear; I can't explain, but it wasn't all politics; by any means. Oh, girl! Don't you understand; I love you—love you. It's our only chance." The words were tumbling from his lips in noobberly; he was pleading as if for his life, while she clung to him to support herself. Through it all their feet moved rhythmically, their bodies awed to the cadeness of the waltz as they circled the ballroom. He knew it was her lifelong loyalty, her traditional sense of obedience that made her hesitate. "Mother of God!" she enclosed faintly. "Is it that I am dreaming?" "They are waiting for us; the dance is half over already. I love you—better than all the world. Do you remember two nights ago? You kissed me then, and—I—I—can't live without you. Well go away together, you and I, through all the world—just we two." She gave a hysterical, choking sob that was half a sigh. Then her eyes flashed upward to his—they were wide and bright and shining—her lips were parted, her body was litle and full of life. She slipped from his embrace, whispering: "Yes, yes! Quickly, senor!" And the next instant they were out upon the wide gallery with the dance behind them. "Hurry, hurry, or they will follow!" Together they fled along the north wing of the hotel. The girl was panting, with one hand hold to her bare throat. But she ran like a fawn. "Here!" He swung her around the corner and rapped sharply at a door. "Quickly! Quickly!" she mounced "For the love of—" With terrific force the door was fairly jerked from its hinges and slammed to behind them. The next moment Afan's big body was leaning against it, as if the wall were about to fall ward upon him. Runnels leaped for forward with an exclamation: his wife stood staring; her face as white as snow. With them was the genial gray haired judge from Colon, whom Kirk had met at the Wayfarer' club on the night of his arrival. "You made it!" Runnels cried triumphantly. "Miss Garavel!" his wife, echoed. "Thank heaven you came!" "Quick, the music will stop! Judge, this is Miss Garavel. You must marry us just as fast as you can." "I presume you consent?" the judge naked. "I—I want to be happy," she said simplly. "You understand, judge, she's of age. So am I. They want to force her to marry a man she doesn't"— The muffled strains of music ceased. There came the faint clapping of hands. "Madre de Dios!" Miss Garavel cried. "We are too late!" She beat her little palms together in desperation. There was a breathless interval. Then the music began again, and to its throbbing measures the marriage ceremony was performed. As the last word was pronounced Mrs. Runnels burst into tears and hid her face against her husband's breast. Runnels himself hold forth a shaking hand to Kirk, then patted the bride clumsily upon her shoulder. "I know you will be happy now, Mrs. Anthony," he said. With an incipient cry of delight Kirk folded his wife in his arms, and she kissed him before them all. "Come, we must get back. The music has stopped again." Kirk turned to the judge. "Nothing is to be said until Mimi·Gas·Mn·Athia gives the word, you understand? I can't thank you all half enough. Now, Alain, see if the court, is clear, quickly?" He was still in a pain, for they yet THE RICHMOND PLANET. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. J. "Quickly! Quickly!" she moaned. remained a chance of discovery and ruin. One more instin of suspense, then the two stepped out. The door closed softly behind them, and they strolled around the corner of the north wing and into the crowd. It had all happened so quickly that even yet they were dazed and disbelieving. "My wife!" Kirk whispered, while a tremendous rush of emotion swept over him. She trembled in answer like a wind shaken leaf. "You're mine, Chiquita! They can't take you away." His voice broke. "I am still dreaming. What have I done? Ob-h—they will know! In my face they will read the truth. But I do not care. Seen, I do not know if some time you will be sorry for this action, but I shall never cease loving you. I prayed hourly to the Blessed Virgin, and she heard. Now, I shall perish until you come." "When you give me leave—through steel and stone, through fire and water." "Quick! For the one time call me that—" She hesitated, blushing vividly. "I will hear it in my dreams." "My wife: he whispered tenderly. "Hi! Chiquita min" her, father cried as they came to him. "There you are then. I have missed you." His eyes smoldered as he gazed suspiciously at Kirk. "Ah, but I was too warm," she said easily. "Wonder by the door we have been standing in the night breeze. And where is Ramon?" "He is looking for you." He is looking for you. "One would think him a jealous husband already," she exclaimed lightly. Then extending her hand coolly to Kirk, "I thank you, senor, for the dance." "Her husband bowed. "I shall not soon forget it." To the father he added in a low voice: "I thank you also for your courtesy. We have been discussing your daughter's marriage during the dance, and it is my one greatest hope that she will never regret it." The banker acknowledged the words ceremoniously. "Love is a thing that comes and goes. Marriage alone can bind it. Some day you will thank me, and then perhaps you will honor our house again, eh?" "I shall be happy to come whenever you wish." As he walked away the banker said, with relief: "He takes it well. He is proud—most like a Spaniard." Kirk moved through the crowd as if in a trance, but he was beginning to realize the truth now. It surged over him in great waves of gladness. He longed to about his news aloud. What jack was his! The world was made for him. There was no such thing as advenience or failure—Chiquita was his wife! All Christendom might go to pot for all he cared. In the midst of his rhapsody he heard a bellboy speaking his name and smiled at him viscously as he turned away. But the negro followed him persistently, saying something about a letter. "It is him important, sir." "Very well." He opened the envelope and pretended to read, but in reality the sheet held nothing for him but a mishapping, mischievous face with pansy eyes. He must have stood staring unseedly at it, for several seconds. Then the dancing visions faded and the scrawl stood out plainly: Williams, detective, St. Louis, arrived at Colton this evening on the Prince Joachim. You'd better take it on the run. It was written upon Trolli paper, but the hand was strange, and it was not signed. "Well!" Kirk came suddenly to himself, and a spasm of disgust eased him. "What a rotten inconvenience!" he said aloud. But before he had time to measure the effect of this new complication the swelling music reminded him that this dance belonged to Mrs. Cortinthi and that her answer was due. She was waiting for him in the gallery and motioned him to the chair ad-dolting bers. "I can't two step and talk at the same time," she said, "and here we'll be quite private." Kirk remained standing. "What I have to say won't take long. I've made up my mind, and I cannot give up Chiquita." "You know what it means?" She stared at him with hard, level eyes. "I'm not a moderate person—I can't do things by halves. No! I see you are mad over this Gavriel girl. But you can't get her." Something in his dressed, love foolish ambi erraged her. "So you are planning even now. Well, then, understand I can build, and I can fly."— "There's nothing more to my," he interrupted her quietly, "so I'd better come myself." "And I would prefer to be gone." "Hoot! Sought you had this with Audith?" "I hoot." "Where's the trouble?" "There is no trouble." She began to rock, while he studied her profile; then, counting of his look, she begged, "Arent you dancing?" "No, just looking on, as usual. I prefer to watch. You have broken your cigarette into the darkness and, reaching out, took the fm from her hand. She saw that his fm were drawn back in a peculiar smile. "Well! is that so strange?" she answered sharply, "You soon"— She broke off and hooked deliberately away from him. "Bow, ah!" he impaired softly. She could barely hold back her hatred of the man. He had worked powerfully upon her nerves of late, and she was half hertedical. "Why do you take pleasure in annoying me?" she哭ed. "What all you these last few weeks? I can't stand it—I won't." "Oh! Pardon! One quarrel an evening is enough. I should have known better. Too bad you and he don't lift it off better; he like me. He's giving me a party after the dance, a sort of gratitude affair. A delicate way to acknowledge a debt, eh?" "You know very well it is Runnels doing," she said. "Oh, there are six of them in it altogether, but Anthony originated the little surprise. It is intended, for you, of course." "I don't see it. Are you going?" "I accepted. Funny spectacle, eh! Mo the guest—Anthony?" There was a trace of anxiety in her voice as she answered, and, though she spoke carelessly, she did not meet bla bla eyes. "I—I'd rather you make an excuse. I'll have to go bone alone, you know." He raised his brown mockingly. "My dear! I'm to be the honored guest." "Suit yourself, of course." A marine officer approached, napping his face, and engaged her in conversation, wherein a Cortlandt rose linguistically and strilled away through the crowd that came oldyding forth from the ballroom. Meanwhile Kirk had found Runnels, who was looking for him, eager to express his congratulations and to discuss their exploit in detail. Now that he had some one to whom Kirk could talk freely, he let himself go, and he was deep in conversation when Stephen Cortlandt strolled up and stopped for an instant to say. "Quite a lively party, isn't it?" Kirk noticed how sallow he had grown in the past few months and how he had fallen off in weight. He looked older too. His cheeks had sunk in until they outlined his jaws sharply. He set down far from well. "How is our little star coming on?" he asked. "Fine! Everything is ready," said Runnels. "You won't expect an elaborate layout. It's mostly cold storage, you know, but well at least be able to quench our thirst at the Central." "Then it's really coming off?" I was afraid I'd forgotten it. Cortlandt cast a curious glance at Kirk, who exclaimed heartily: "Well, hardly!" Then, as their prospective guest moved off, "What a strange remark!" "Yes," said Runnels. "he's a great fellow; but, then, you know, he's about as emotional as a toad." The Crash KIRK had no further chance of speaking with his wife, for after the dance she was whisked away, leaving him nothing but the memory of an adoring, blissful glance as she passed. With Rumpls and Cortlandt and the rest he was driven to the Hotel Central, where they found a very attractive table set in a private dining room. It was a lively party, and Kirk's secret clation enabled him to play the part of host with unfused geniality. The others joined him in a hearty effort to show their guest the high regard in which they held him, and if Cortlandt did not enjoy himself it was entirely his own fault. Toward Kirk, however, he preserved a peculiar attitude, which only the young man's self absorption prevented him from indicting. If he had been less jubilant to must have felt the unnatural abscesses of the other man's bearing. But even had he done so he would doubtless have attributed it to Cortlandt's well recognized frigidity. At the propitious moment Runnels, who had reluctantly agreed to share the social responsibility made a little speech, explaining that he and his boys had been sensible from the first of their guests' interest in them and were deeply grateful for it. They now tendered him a token of their regard in a form which he could preserve. He handed a handsome loving cup to Cortlandi, who thanked him appropriately, then waited courteously for the party to break up. But Anthony rose, saying: "I simply have to say a word on my own account, fellows, for I owe Mr. Cortlandi more than any of you." The object of these remarks shot a swift, questioning glance from his stoey eyes and raised a hand as if to check him. But Mirk ran on unbeeded: "I want to thank him before all of you for what he has done for me personally. When I handed in Panama, I got into trouble of the worst sort, and Mr. Cortlandt got me out. He was my ball bond, he put me up at his hotel, gave me clothes and gilded my way wall I got started. I was a lawyer, mind you, but he's plain just like one of my old people, and if I were in trouble in anything like the world, with it He wore a new ensemble through them, pausing a minute and then disappeared now by the window and then that the other two men. His own patent jacket would more allow them even. The quantity of what he had held on the plush of his own house a few extra ones, of what he had seen at other times, of his white behind beehive on this very evening, except him, flashing now the pollen emotions he had cherished all those months. How far would the fellow dike to go, he wondered? He dropped his eyes to hide the fury in them. "I want to give you a little remembrance of my own." Anthony was speaking directly to him. "It isn't much, but it means a good deal to me, and I hope it will have some sort of personal association for you. Mr. Cortlandt." He drew from his pocket a plush case and took from it a very handsome thin watch with the letters "S. C." artfully enameled upon the back. Cortlandt accepted the gift mechanically; thick, as it touched his gash, a sudden color mounted to his cheeks, only to recede, leaving them bloodless again. "I really didn't expect this," he began slowly as he rose. "Anthony exaggerates; he is too kind. But since he has chosen to publicly call attention to our relations, I will confess that what he tells you is all true. Through my assistance-partly; at any rate he has made a man of himself. He has been welcome at my house, at my table; he has come and gone as he pleased, like one of the family, you, might say. But those are little things; they count for nothing." His tone gripped his hearers, and Anthony stirred uneasily, thinking this an odd way of accepting a gift. Unclasping his long, white fingers, Cortlandt held up the watch to public view. "In payment for my poor friendship he has given me this magnificent thing of gold and jewels, the finest I ever saw. I never counted upon such gratitude. It is too much, and yet a man cannot refuse the gift of his friend and not seem ungrateful, can be Somewhere in the orient they have a custom of exchanging gifts. No man may accept a thing of value without making adequate return, and it has always struck me as a wise practice." He turned full upon Kirk for the first time since he had begun speaking, and his voice rose a tone as he said, "I can't let the obligation rest entirely upon me. We have been friends, Anthony, and I am going to give you something in return which I have prized highly. It would be counted of great value by some." Once more he paused and drew his lips back in that grimness of mockery. It could no longer be termed a smile. "It is this—I am going to give you—my wife. You have had her from the first, and now she is yours." For one frightful moment there was no sound; even the men's breathing was hushed, and they sat slack jawed, stunned, half minded to believe this some bldows, incredible jost. Cort landt turned away gloomyly. Kirk was the last to recover his paws, but when they did rovate they came with a prodigious rush. He plunged upward out of his chair with a cry like a wounded animal, and the others rose with him. The table rocked, something smashed, a chair was hurled backward. The room broke into instant turnoff. Kirk felt hands upon him, and then went blind with fury, struggling in a passion too strong for coherent speech. He was engulfed in chaos. He felt things break beneath his tumb, felt bodies give way before him. How or when Kirk left the room he never knew. Eventually he found himself pinned in his chair, with Runnels' white face close against his own and other hands upon his arms. His first fright quickly gave way to a sickening horror. "It's a lie! The man's crazy!" be crried hoarsely; then, as his companions drew away from him, he rose to his feet. "Why are you looking at me like that? I tell you it's a d—d lie! I never—" Runnels turned to, the table and with shaking hand put a glass to his lips and gulped its contents. Wade and Kimble exchanged glances, then, avoiding each other's eyes, took their hats from the hooks behind them. "Watt! Bring him back!" Kirk mumbled. "I'll get him and make him say it's a lie." But still no one answered, no one looked at him. "God! You don't believe it?" "I'm going home, fellows. I'm kind of sick." Kimble said. 'One of the others murmured unintelligibly, and wetting a napkin, bound up his hand, which was bleeding. They continued to watch Kirk as if fearful of some insane action, yet they refused to meet his eyes squaresly. There was no sympathy in their faces. The knowledge of what these actions meant came to him slowly. Was it possible that his friends believed this incredible accusation? As he began to collect himself, he saw his plight more clearly. His first thought had been that Cortlandt was insane, but the man's actions were not those of a manic. No! He actually believed—and these fellows also. He wanted to about his innocence at them, to beat it into their heads. One by one they took their hats and went out, mumbling goodnight to one another, as if intending to go home singly in order to avoid all discussion of this thing that had fallen among them. Runnels alone remained. "You don't believe I did—that?" Anthony asked in a strained voice. "I—I think I do." There was a miserable silence, and then: "It isn't the thing you, you know, so much as the rotten underhanded advantage you took. If he'd been a stranger, now—Homesty, isn't it true?" Kirk shook his head faintly. "I wouldn't go near." Rumolo drew a deep breath. "Oh, come, now, the man must have known what he was saying. Men don't do things like that in completion." he was a man of great intellect. He is a man of great intellect. "Just be yourself, man, and be yourself. The most wise and beautiful person. I know it equals God, and he is the truth, and it is all I can say, you. You should if you doubt it, shall be of all" "He knows it already." "My God! I'd believe that he was powerful. Supreme Godreveld Queen of God!" Anthony raised his helmet in disguise. Bunnels took a sudden magical decision. He never knew anything, what had influenced him, but his whole past knowledge surged up in him with a force that he could not resist. He had his hand on Kirk's shoulder. "Take it easy, old man," he said. "I believe you. I've always known that they didn't get along together, although—well, I won't try to understand it. He may not do anything further, and these fellows won't mention what happened here. They can't." "Women are apt to be fearful, aren't they, Runnels? What do you suppose she'd do?" "Don't worry about that—I'm thinking about Cortland. If he finds out he's mistaken what will he do?" "He'll have to find out. I'm going to tell him. His wife will tell him. Good God! Do you see what an awful light it puts me in? You don't doubt me. do you really, old man." "No, but what a night this has been! It seems a year old. Come along now. You must get out of here. You must turn in. The waiters are wondering what this row is about. I think we'd better take a walk." In passing through the deserted lobby of the hotel they saw Clifford idling about. But they were too much absorbed to wonder what had kept him up so late. By the clock across the plaza they saw it was two hours after midnight as they stepped into the street. Then, finding no coachees in sight, they set out to walk toward Ancon, both badly in need of the open air. A moment later Clifford followed them, taking poles to keep at a distance. Now that the full import of Cortlandt's accusation and sunk into his mind, Kirk fapsed into a mood ofullen bitterness. He said little but his set face worried his companion, who was loath to bid him good night even when they were close to the Troll. After they had ported Runnels was upon the point of going back and offering to spend the night with him, but thought better of it. Instead of passing through the office Kirk mounted to the porch of the Troll and entered his room from the outside, as he and Chiquita had done earlier that evening. He found Alan waiting and bursting with a desire to gossip, but cut him short. "Get my street clothes. I'm going out." He tore the white tie from his throat as if it were choking him. "I've been hurt, Allan. I can't explain, for you wouldn't understand, but I've been hurt. Come along." The negron's lips drew apart in an expression of apelike forcocity, and he began to chatter throats of vengeance, to which Kirk paid little blood. A few moments later they went out quietly, and together they took the rock road down toward the city, the one silent and desperate, the other whining like a bound nearing a scent. Edith Cortlandt did not retire immediately upon her return from the ball. Her anger at Anthony's behavior kept her wakeful, and the night had turned off so dead and humid that sleep was in any case a doubtful possibility. She was still sitting in her room at a late hour when she heard the outside door close and Cortlandt's footsteps mounting the stairs. She was glad he had his own room and never entered hers at such an hour, for even to talk with him in her present state of mind and body would have been more than she could bear. She was unreasonably annoyed therefore, when he came boldly into her chamber without even knocking. "Rather late for good night," she said coldly. "I've just come from Anthony's supper party." His voice made her look round sharply. She saw that his linen, ordinarily stiff and immaculate, was sodden and crumpled, his collar limp, his forehead glistening with drops of moisture. "What all you, Stephen?" she cried. "Have you been drinking?" "No. I didn't drink much. I brought you something." He took the loving cup from its channel bag and set it upon the table. "They gave me this. "And this too." He tossed the watch with its enameled monogram into her lap. "Ah! That's very handsome." "Yes. I thought you'd like it. It's from Anthony." \He laughed, then shuddered. He broke in—a thing he rarely did while she was speaking: "Anthony made a speech when he gave it to me—a very nice speech, full of friendship and love and gratitude." He repeated Kirk's words as he remembered them. "What do you think of that?" Mr. Cortlandt's eyes widened. This was not the man she know. At this moment he was actually insistent, almost overbearing, and he was regarding her with that same ironical anger that had roused her anger earlier in the eventing. He began to chuckle, apparently without reason. His shoulders shook freely at first, then more violently. His face chest heaved, and he broughed as if from physical weakness. It was alarming, and she rose, staring at him affrightedly. He continued to shudder and shake in uncontrollable hysteria, but his eyes were bright and wonderful. "Oh, I—I took it all in—I let him poke the nose around his own neck and tie the knot. Then I hung him." His conservative gaiting was agonizing. XOX "He's yours new. You can have him." like, with lips drawn back in a grim. "I played with him the way you have played with me. Think!" Her face went suddenly ashen. "Well, I told him before them all that I intended to give him something in return, and I did. I-gave-bim-you." "God! You didn't tell him that? You didn't say that--before those men! Oh-h!" She shrank back, drawing the gauzy silk ribe closer about her breast. Then she roused to sudden action. Selting him by the shoulders she shook him roughly with far more than her natural strength, voicing furious words which neither of them understood. "Oh. I did it." he declared. "He's yours now. You can have him. He's been your lover." She dung him away from her so violently that he nearly fell. "It's a lie! You know it's a lie!" "It's true. I'm no fool." She beat her hands together distractedly. "What have you done? What will those men think? Listen! You must stop them quickly. Tell them it's not so." He seemed not to hear her. "I'm going away tomorrow," he said, "but I'll 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 him, but you'll never be able to marry him until I'm gone. And I won't die soon—I promise you that I'm going to live." "You can't go—" "There's a boat tomorrow." "Don't you see you must stay and explain to those men? My God! They'll think you spoke the truth. They'll believe what you said." "Of course they will," he chattered sharily. "That's why I did it in that way. No matter what you or he or I can do or say now they'll believe it forever. It came to me like a flash of light, and I saw what it meant in a minute. Do you understand what it means, ch? Listen! No matter how you behave they'll know. They won't say anything, but they'll know, and you can't stand that, can you?" "No? What about that night at Tatoga? You were mad over the fellow then, but you didn't think I saw. That day I caught you together in the jungle--have you forgotten that? Didn't you think it strange that I should be the one to discover you? Oh, I pretended to be blind, but I followed you everywhere I could, and I kept my eyes open." "You saw nothing, for there was nothing." "I waited because I wasn't strong enough to revilt--until night On, but tonight I was strong! Something gave me courage." Big Part of Salem Burned. The great fire which destroyed almost half of the city of Salem, Mass., was gotten under control after burning unchecked for fifteen hours. The property loss will not be less than 55,000,000, insurance experts say, and will probably eventually total three times as much. Four persons are known to have perished. Several hundred are unaccounted for in the confusion, but it is not believed the loss of life is great. Fifty persons, men for the most part, are suffering from burns and injuries, and about 15,000 are homeless for the time being. About a thousand buildings were destroyed by the灾害. The fire originated in the Korn Leather company's factory, on the west side, and swept through the shoe and leather manufacturing district, ruining every building in a curving path two and a half miles long and more than a mile wide. Both Disappointed. Wife-If I'd known that you were after my money I would never have returned to you. Worried-And if I known you'd be so mighty sleep with your money I would never have gone. ```markdown ``` TO TURN PRISON INTO HOSPITAL Please Has Pardoned 1200 Convicts and More to Be. South Carolina Governor Colsiders Negro Standard of Morality Such as to Justify Weak Penalty. Governor Cole L. Blease, of South Carolina, who has pardoned 1200 convicts in the last three years, intends to clean out the state penitentiary at Columbia by Aug. 1 and turn it into a hospital. There are less than sixty convicts left. His average has been something over one pardon a day; to empty the penitentiary by Aug. 1 he must average about two a day. "I have no apology to make for a single parole, commutation or pardon that I have granted," he says. "I work by the Golden Rule, and whoever objects to that isn't a Christian, but a plain hypocrite. If all the men guilty of crime were tried many gentlemen in high places might be removed to prison cells. In my opinion there will be more souls lost through hypocrisy than through all the other crimes in the docalogue. "You hear from your pulpits. 'Help the heathen,' but when one helps a fellow countryman and attempts to bring out the good in him and give him another chance in life the same people yell: 'Pardoning too many people!' The governor believes that more than half of the convicts he has paroled or pardoned were negroes. He made a record of his reason for pardoning in each case. He pardoned Samuel Way, a white man, serving a term for false pretence, because "this unfortunate defendant seems to have had much trouble with his wife; a more serious affliction, to my mind cannot be imposed on any man, especially one living in South Carolina, where you cannot get a divorce." Another man was pardoned because he had been convicted on the testimony of two negroes. A. L. Pitman, white, of Greenville county, was freed when the governor found that he had been, imprisoned for assault and battery on a man who had insulted his wife. "The prosecutor ought to have been pleased that he was not killed outright," said the governor. Frank Stone, white, of Laureus county, beat a neighbor in a trade by palming 'off on him a blind horse supposed to be in good condition. "There's no excuse for a man saying a blind horse was put off on him unless he was either blind or drunk," said the governor in freeing. Stone. Otis Hill, white, from Chester county, killed a negro who had cursed him. The governor commended and freed him. Because negroes, according to the governor, have a low standard of morality, he pardoned William Johnson, who killed another in a russo over a woman. Here is Governor Blease's defi to his critics: "I am still doing business in room No. 1, state house, Columbia, S. C. and, though it hurts some folks very mad, they can't help it, and you may rest assured that the system I have established in South Carolina will be followed by other governors." Four of Family Killed With Axe. A family of four was wiped out by blows from an axe in their home in the German settlement of Blue Island, a suburb of Chicago. The victims were Jacob Nealesla, a German laborer; his wife, their daughter, Mrs. Martha Mansfield, and the latter's infant child. The stiffened bodies and the blood-stained axe alone remained to outline the story when the body of the man was found in the attic and the others in their beds. Whether the butchery was the work of a maniac or of a person seeking revenge was not disclosed in the first cursory investigation. It was learned that the young mother of the infant had been living away from her husband for some time and efforts to find him were begun. Nothing was taken from the house. It was the typical home of a laborer and the few trinkets the inmates boasted were of slight value. The crime was discovered by Jacob Neesbaum, Jr., a son of the old pair, living in another part of Blue Island. He is a tractor laborer and went to the home of his parents to get a paif of water. He said he found the back door ope nand that he called to his mother several times before he entered. Then he found the bodies. Bloody finger prints on the axe handle were photographed. Search was instituted for William Mansfield, husband of Martin, who is alleged to have desecrated her a year ago, and for Michael Chewchaffi. The latter was compelled to vacate the Nesbaum home three weeks ago by the handlers in order to make way for the new ten- tants. He is said to have uttered threats against the landlord and Nes- foald. Met Odd Death in Auria. Olfordford Johnson, twenty-five years old, met death in an unusual automo- nist near Bursley, Iowa. He was riding with two girls, both of whom were half asleep. As the car moved over a bridge, Johnson stood up, raised an arm in the air and it taught in the bridge girder, whisking him from the car. When his absence was discovered a few minutes later the car was run back and Johnson was found dead. His arm had been pulled out at the socket and he hadbled to death. --- Divya Before Train to Die. Putting into execution a threat he had made many times, Amel Oberly, of Palmyra, Pa., threw himself in front of a fast freight train near the Palmyra station on the Reading railway, and was ground to pieces. Before leaving his hotel he bid farewell to a number of friends, saying he was "leaving on a long-journey and would never return." Little head was given, because of his many previous treats to end his life. He was fifty years old and unmarried. --- Sleeping Girl: Walks Mile Dreaming that she was on her way to work at a factory, Miss Nora Kauffman, eighteen years old, of Sunbury, Pa. arose at three o'clock in the morning and had walked a mile to the plant when a tooting locomotive awakened her. Frightened, she ran the whole distance back home, where her mother had missed her and was making a search. She collapsed from fright and exhaustion and is under a doctor's care. --- Thinks Hat Groundhog; Shoots Man. His hat taken for a groundhog as he was nicking raspberries along a stone wall near his home in Rockland township, near Reading, Pa. William Yoder was shot by a neighbor who was gunning for woodchucks. Benjamin Houck says he thought the hat was a groundhog and sent a load of shot in its direction. The charge intered Yoder's scalp. He may recover. --- Thirteen Dead, Toll of Fourth Statistics compiled in Chicago show that the country enjoyed the quietest Fourth of July in its history. The figures are: Dead, 13; by fireworks, 6; gunpowder, 4; by torpedoes, 2; by revolver, 1. Injured, 243; by fireworks, 105; by gunpowder, 30; by torpedoes, 6; by toy pistols, 58; by cannon, 1,41; by runaways, 4. The accidents last year were 22 dead and, 1,131 injured. Bomb Explodes in Crowd; Many Hurt. A bomb was shot into the air before 10,000 persons on the Caldwell, N. J., bass ball ground. The spectators were peering into the sky, when it fell among them and exploded. Nine persons were seriously injured and a score of persons were slightly injured by the powder and cut by the flying bits of shell. One of the victims will die. 1 Burns to Death in Search For Dime Mrs. Harry C. Randolph, sixty-two years of age, died at a hospital in Easton, Pa., from burns she received when her clothing caught fire from a candle while she was searching for a ten-cent piece which she had dropped on the floor of her home. Hor husband was burned on the arms in tearing the burning clothing from his wife. Millionaire Found Stranded. Fred S. Tolman, millionaire and one of the largest job printers in the country, was found strangled to death under two ladders in the rear of Warren Howard's barn in Brockton, Mass., not far from his own home. Investigation into the mystery was begun by the authorities. Stole 50 Cents; Got 50 Qears; Paroled Fifty years, for stealing 50 cents. That was the sentence a Hale county jury at Mobile, Ala., imposed on Frank Williams, a negro, who in 1894 robbed another negro of half a dollar. After serving twenty of the fifty years Williams has been paroled by Governor O'Neal. Dies From- Adenoid Occasion. James E. Moler, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Moler, of Cambridge, Md. died suddenly at the Cambridge hospital, following an operation for adenoid. Pope Receives American Middles. Pope Plus in Rdme received in audience 500- American midshipmen, twenty-five officers and fifty sailors who are on the annual cruise of the Annapolis naval academy. GENERAL MARKETS PHILADELPHIA — FLOUR quiet! music $3.55@4.10; city quiet! fashion $5.52@ RYE FLOUR firth; per barrel, $3.60 @ $3.70. WHEAT quiet; No. 2 red, 82% $23/c. CORN dull; No. 2 yellow, 76% $77/c. OATS quiet; No. 2 white, 44% 44% c.; lower grades, 42% c. POTATOES steady; new, per bbl. $1.160@3.25. POULTRY: Live steady; bens, 18© 18½¢.; old roosters, 11©12¢.; Dressed farm; choice fewls, 20¢.; old roosters, 12¢. BUTTER quiet; fancy creamery; 30c. per lb. EGGS steady; selected, 28 @ 20c.; nearby, 28c.; western, 38c. Live Stock, Prk CATTLE 7750 7750 7750 THE NATIONAL FLAG M. J. B. Williams is Repudiated. President Wilson notified the European powers that the United States disclaims any responsibility for the statements regarding Albania attributed to George Fred Williams, American minister to Greece and Montenegro. The president refused to discuss Mr. Williams' resignation, which has been received. Many See Pair Drown. At a holiday picnic Miss Ollie Dick, thirty-two years old, and George Ricker, nineteen years old, both of Huntingdon, Pa., were drowned in the Junata river at Mapleton, eight miles from Huntington. Miss Dick dived from a boat into deep water, and while ordinarily a good swimmer, she was seized with cramps and sank in full view of a large crowd of plenickers. Carl Miller went to Miss Dick's aid, but his attempt was futtle, and he was carried from the water unconscious. Then Ricker in a desperate attempt to rescue Miss Dick, was gripped in the drowning woman's clutch and they sank together. Five Entombed in Flery Mine. Miners worked with feverish energy digging a shaft into the workings of mine No. 1 of the Sycamore Coal company, near Williamson, W. Va., in the hope of reaching five men who were cut off when fire broke out in the mine. The throng surrounding the pit realized that the hope was forlorn, but the men, under the direction of a mine inspector and their bosses, continued to dig. The fire broke out in the fanhouse, and that structure was destroyed. Alarmed by the failure of the air, twenty-five men made their way to the surface, but five men were caught in the entries far from the opening. Lions Mangle Trainer. Captain Lorenzo, an animal trainer, was terribly torn when two lions owned by a street carnival company now showing at Mount Clemens, Mich., attacked him in their cage. Lorenzo had entered their den to feed them. He was brought to the floor by the ferocity of the attack of the beasts, but he grabbed an iron har and rammed it down the throat of one of the maddened animals as it opened its paws to crush his shoulder. He is not expected to recover. Attempt to Kill a Priest An attempt was made to assassinate Rev. John B. Salerno, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in Passaic, N. J., who has been the center of a bitter fight between two factions in the congregation. The rectory was fired while Father Salerno was asleep. He was unconscious when rescued. Women Bee Boy Drown. Deciding to spend the Fourth of July on the river, Victor P. Gabers, eighteen years old, son of Lewis Gabers, of Reading, Pa., donned a bathing suit and went out on the Delaware in a rowboat at Yardley, Pa. He was seen hanging over the edge of the craft and women on shore were horrified to see his body disappear. Sacred Bulls Plain Seat. Forty sacred, Hindu bulls, from a herd, the parent stock of which was imported to Texas from India several years ago for breeding purposes, were sold, to be converted into beef steaks. The bulls were brought to Kansas City from Big Lake, Tex. Woman Found Dead In Woode The body of an unidentified woman between fifty and sixty years old was found in the woods about two blocks from the Fox Chase station of the Reading railroad at Philadelphia. Bruises on the head indicate that she met a violent death. 1914 JULY 1914 S M T W T F O 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Bacced Bulls Plain Beat DOSED WELL WITH POISON "Enough to KNl Regiment" Found on Young Couple's Property. District Attorney Fitch began a John Doe investigation into an alleged attempt to poison Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Matrailies at East Bloomfield, near Rochester, N. Y. Enough poison to poison a regiment was dumped into the Matrailies' well, according to the county's bacteriologist who examined water taken from it. Mr. and Mrs. Matrailies were married six weeks ago. It is intimated that an aged suitor for Mrs. Matrailies' hand, who was repected, is suspected, and a warrant for his arrest is expected. Hot Shopping Store Mrs. Frank Miller, the wife of a dealer in farm implements at Pitman N. J., died Tuesday as the result of taking a straw hat cleaner in mistake for medicine. Instead of improving she soon became violently ill, and it was discovered that she had taken two teaspoonfuls of a prepared hat cleaner containing a large percentage of oxalic acid. Train Jumps Track in Newark Station Several persons were badly hurt and many others narrowly escaped death when a train backing into the Broad street station of the New Jersey Central railroad at Newark, N. J. knocked down the bumper and ran into a crowd of passengers. Five Per Cent Decision Held Back. Speculation on the 5 per cent rate advance decision has almost ceased. It was said by an interstate commerce commission official that even the commission itself does not know when it is going to announce the decision. AURORA LEIGH'S GARDEN. The folds Hung green about the window, which let in The outdoor world with all its greenery. You could not push your head out and escape A dash of dawn dew from the honeysuckle. But so you were baptized into the grace And privilege of seeing * * * First, the lime, * * * past the time, the lawn * * * Which, after sweeping broadly round the house, Went trickling through the shrubberies in a stream Of tender turf and wore and lost itself Among the acacias, over which you saw The irregular line of clips by the deep lane Which stopped the grounds and damned the overdow Of arbustus and laurel. Out of sight The lane was; sunk so deep, no foreign trump Nor drover of wild ponies out of Wales Could guess if lady's hall or tenant's lodge Dispensed such odors—though his stick well crook'd Might reach the lowest trail of bloomoming brilar Which dipped upon the wall. -Elizabeth Barrett Browning. SAGES ON DESTINY. Art and power will go on as they have done—will make day out of night, time out of space and space out of time.—Emerson. That each thing, both in small and in great, fulfilth the task which destroy hath set down.—Hippocrates. Take life too seriously and what is worth? If the morning wake us up to no new joy, if the evening bring us not the hope of new pleasure, is it worth while to dress and undress? Does the sun shine on me today that I may reflect on yesterday? That I may endeavor to foresee and to control what can neither be foreseen nor controlled—the destiny of tomorrow?—Goethe. WEE, WE, OUI. As they sat upon the sofa You could see them—he and she. And their smiles were bright and cheery. Though the light was some- what wee. And be whispered, "Dearest Mabel." As she sat upon his knee. "Oh, we're only you and I now— Would you like us to be wee? "If we marry, dearest Mabel, I am sure we shall agree." And dear Mabel blushed so sweetly As she softly answered, "Oul" —London Evening Standard. Wife Killie Husband at Door Wife Kille Husband at Door. Mrs. Edgar McCauley shot and killed her husband as he entered their home in West Arlington, near Balti more. Mrs. McCauley told the police that she shot her husband because she feared he was going to harm her. McCauley was a live stock dealer. Catholic Poverty Vows Held Legal. The supreme court of the United States reversed the decision of the eight United States circuit court of appeals, which held the vows of poverty in Catholic orders were valid, he came against public policy. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA D. J. FARRAR OFFICE ROOM, NO. 403, MECHANIC Phone, Moorce- Residence, 610 N. 1st St. - Shop in T Special Attention Paid to the Taking Any Style of Architecture. A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR IS A LADY'S C have it if the will see the Magic. The Magic will dry stainless the curved head of hair. It will also eliminate near failure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but is heated on our Alcohol Bottle, or any other heater. Best on the market. Price per box, $6. Alcohol Heater. Write for Literature. MAGIC BRAMPOO DRIER COMPANY. PHOTOS. 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The Magic will dry the hair after a shampoo or bath, and straighten the curled head of hair. It will also eliminate its growth. The Aluminum Comp can not lure the hair, because it is never heated direct, but takes its heat from the heating bar which is heated on our Alcohol Heater, or any other heater. We advise the use of Hayer Hair Foam in Best on the market. Price per box, $8c. Alcohol heater, price $8c. Liberal terms to agents. Write for Literature today. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER COMPANY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA PHOTOS. HIGH GRADE LIQUORS. 19 and 21 N. 18th St. Richmond, Va. FOY, DABNEY & CO., Funeral Directors and Embalmers. Combs and Caskets Furnished at reasonable Prices. Office Phone, 76 Mutual. THE ECONOMY 316 North Third Street. FINE CHITMAN M. WHITE Preprietor. Flowers and Spices Antiseptic The odor of clothes has been known to destroy microbes in thirty-five minutes, cinnamon will kill some spores in twelve minutes, thyme in thirty-five minutes. In forty-five minutes common wild verbena is found effective, while the odor of some geranium flowers has destroyed various forms of microbes in fifty minutes. The essence of cinnamon is said to destroy the typhoid fever microbe in twelve minutes and is recorded as the most effective of all odors as an antiseptic. It is now believed that flowers which are found in Egyptian mummies were placed there more for their antiseptic properties than for merely ornamental or sentimental purposes.—London Globe. His Brand of English. At the Union ironworks, San Francisco, a steamer was undergoing repairs. The chief engineer—a Scot, of course—requiring a hammer in a hurried moment, turned to a German mechanic and in his momentary excitement, lapping into his native speech said, "Gle us yer pelty, mon." "Vat?" asked the Teuton in surprise. "Yer pelty - pelty" "It's yer hammer he wants." Interrupted another Scot, who was also working on the job. "Thank the Lord there one mon among ye who understands the king's English." growled the chief engineer as he took the "pelty" - Argonaut Worse Off. "The bachelor is worse off than the married man? How do you make that out?" "The married man is afraid of only one woman; the bachelor is afraid of all of them."—Houston Post. Witeh Hazal A fact little known is that the home of witch hansel is in Connecticut. The annual output of this article is about 25,000 barrels, of which the greater part comes from a limited district in eastern Middlesex county. The real comes from New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts—Indianapolis, Moor. THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR COLORED TEACHERS OF BOTH SEXES AT THE Agricultural & Mechanical College, GREENSBORO, N. O. Will begin JUNE 29, 1914, and continue five weeks. In addition to the regular work, an attractive lecture course has been arranged, in which will appear some of the most distinguished white and colored educators in the country. Board and Lodging for the entire session $12.00. Tuition 25 cents per subject unless other arrangements have been made. Limited accommodations. Send $1 and have room reserved in advance. For further information write at once to JAMES B. DUDLEY, President or D. J. JORDAN, Director. A. and M. College, Greenboro. N. C. Other People Judge You by Your Furniture Now When you can get FURNITURE and RUGS from an Old established house like JURGENS—that's known to sell the best quality goods. just as reasonable as elsewhere—why not give your friends a good impression; it will give us the greatest pleasure to show you our wonderful stock of home-making comfort giving Furniture and Rugs and—don't fall to ask our salesmen about our banking plan which gives you 5, 10 or 15 months in which to pay for any purchase ESTABLISHED 1880. ADAMS AND BROAD. A. Hayes, Office and Ware-Boom*, 727 NORTH SECOND STREET, Residence—725 North Second St. First-class Hacks and Caskets of All Descriptions. I have a spare room for Bodies, when the Family have not a suitable place. All Country Orders are Given Special Attention. Your Special Attention is called to, the New Style OAK CASKETS. Call and see me and you shall be waited on individually. Phone. Madison-8788. Why He Drowned. Describing the aristocratic police regulations of Berlin, a citizen of that city by way of illustration told the following story: "Schmidt and Krauss met one morning in the park. "Have you heard,' says Schmidt, 'the sad news about Muller?' "No,' says Krauss. 'What is it?' "Well, poor Muller went boating on the river yesterday. The boat capsized, and he was drowned. The water was ten feet deep." "But couldn't he swim? "Swim? Don't you know that all persons are strictly forbidden by the police to swim in the river?"—Philadelphia Record. Killie Bride and Shoots Himself. Miner B. Wheeler, of Chillicothe, shot and killed his bride of a year and them attempted suicide in a rooming house in St. Louis, Mo. Physicians declare he will die. Wheeler was said to have been jealous of his wife. RAILWAY Richmond, Philadelphia & Pensacola R.R. TO AND FROM MIDWESTERN AND OSTON. London, Richmond & Pensacola Railway. *Daily,* †Webbies, †Bundays only. All trains to and from Byrd Street Station stop at Elm. Time of arrival and departure not guaranteed. Read the sign. N. & W. ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK. Schedule in Effect December 1, 1912. Larry Byrd Street Station, Richmond, POR NOKOHN NOKOHN AND THE WEST, POR FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST, POR * M. 9:50 A. M. * M. 9:20 A. M. * M. 9:30 P. M. * W. 9:50 A. M. * M. 9:20 A. M. * M. 9:30 P. M. * W. Richmond From Norfolk: * 9:10 A. M. * * 9:20 A. M. * M. 9:30 P. M. * From the West: * 9:50 A. M. * M. 9:20 A. M. * b1:40 P. M. * M. 9:80 P. M. * M. 9:00 P. M. Daily, early E. St. Sunday, Sunday Only. W. C. Langer, Traffic Manager, Va. C. H. SAUNDERS, Va. C. H. BOSSET, L. P. Richmond, Va. ATLANTIC COAST LINE For Florida and South: 8:15 A. M. and 6:00 P. M. 12:50 A. M. For New York and South: 8:00 P. M. 6:10 P. M. For N. & W. Ry. West: 8:15 A. M. 9:50 A. M. 8:00 P. M. 9:20 P. M. For Petersburg: 12:50 A. M. 8:15 A. M. 8:15 P. M. 9:50 A. M. 2:00 P. M. 4:10 P. M. 9:00 P. M. 6:25 P. M. 9:20 P. M. 11:45 P. M. For Gladstone and Fayetteville: 8:10 P. M. For Archmouth, Italy: 8:25 A. M. 10:15 A. M. 6:50 P. M. 10:15 A. M. 6:50 P. M. 7:10 P. M. 4:10 P. M. 11:45 A. M. 7:10 P. M. 4:10 P. M. 6:00 P. M. 6:25 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 11:20 *Ferret Sunday, *Sunday only. Time of arrival and departure and connections is guaranteed. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Premier Carrier of the South : Main Leaf Richmond—Main Street Station published as information and root material. shooting schedule figures published as information and not guaranteed: For the South-Dallas A. M.-Local, 10:18 A. M.-Express, 6:00 P. M.-Express, with Electric Lighted sleeping Care for atlanta and Rimingham, 11:30 P. M.-Express Week Days 3:00 P. M.-Local. YORK RIVER LINE 5:10 P. M. - Steamer train (parlor car), excursion Sunday; no local stop; and 4:15 P. M. - Daily, Connecting to Baltimore, daily, excursion Sunday; no local stop; and 5:30 P. M. - Trains arriving # HILOOP, D. From the North: 7:05 A. M. (A. M. M. 2:15 P. M., 6:30 P. M. M., 1:00 E. X. Bunny. From West Point: 8:45 A. M. (stemmer trawl), daily except Monday; 9:40 A. M. daily; 8:48 P. M., except Sunday. HILOOP, D. P. A. 807 K. E. Male, Ph. Medical, Med. C. & O. A. 100 A. -Fapres -Dall -Norfolk, Old Point. A. 101 A. -Lewis -ypsychburg, Laxington. C. 101 C. -Clifton Fitter. **Milton, Porter** 1:10 0:00 Noon—Daily—Norfolk, Old Point. 1:20 P—Express—Daily—Norfolk, Old Point. 1:30 P—Local—Daily—Newport News, Old Point. 1:40 P—Local—Except Sunday, Charlotteville. 1:50 P—Local—Except Sunday, Charlotteville. 1:50 P—Express—Daily—Cincinnati, Louisville. 1:60 P—Limited—Daily—Cincinnati, Chicago, M. Louis. 1:10 P—Limited—Daily—Cincinnati, Louisville, Sleeper, Harbor Cars. THANKS ARRIVE RICHMOND—Local from East: 9:20 A.M. 8:10 P.M. Through East: 11:18 A.M. 2:05 P.M. 6:30 P.M. Local from West: A.M. *10:20 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Through: 3:00 A.M. M. and 2:50 P.M. James River Line: *8:35 A.M. 8:25 P.M. Dalry. SEABOARD AIR LINE Southbound trains scheduled to leave Richmond daily: 9:00 A. M.-Local to Norfolk. 1:18 P. M.-Shrewsbury, and Richmond, Atlanta, Birmingham, Kravannah, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis. 1:20 A. M.-Steppers and coaches, Jacksonville. Northbound trains scheduled to arrive in Rich- mond daily: 8:25 A. M., 7:40 A. M., 8:08 P. M., 8:50 P. M. Local. Subscribe to the Richmond Planet. ALPHEUS SCOTT ORCHARD HILL Funeral Director and Embalmer OPEN DAY AND HOURS. Office, 2006 P St. Phone Mad. 2627 Residence, 1015 St. James St., Phone Mad. 6619 Paraphernalia, Material and Service of the Best Retirement Service, Moderate Rates. MADAMS SCOTT, Embalmer for Women and Children and its attendance at funerals. JOHN M. Higgins, RELEASED BY CHOICE GROCERIES WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS. FORD GROCERIES, PARK VALLEY AVE. WEST BROOK. 1610 East Franklin Street. (312) 661-8000. Published every Saturday by John Mitchell, Jr., at 122 N. 4th St., Richmond, Va. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. ... EDITOR. All communications intended for publication should be sent as so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va., as second-class matter. Married folks' troubles seem to exceed single folks' miseries. --- The influence of the church for good is not as all-powerful as it used to be. We hope to get to Heaven, but it seems that we shall have a lonely time getting there. Square dealing and honesty are not altogether popular these days, but they will win in the long run. The need of a colored reformatory for girls is generally conceded. They should be looked after by all means. --- Colored men have had a hard time of it, but it seems as though the Negro-haters are getting just a bit tired The Mexican situation is giving President Woodrow Wilson much concern and the Japanese outlook causes him to turn his head with apprehension. Politeness in young colored people is certainly to be desired. White people notice this trait in colored folks above all others and it creates a most favorable impression where such an impression is most needed. --- We received an invitation to attend the special public meeting of the Council of Colored Women, Mrs. Janie P. Barrett, State President and regretted our inability to do so. The meeting in this city was a success. Some of the colored folks are calling attention to the fact that President Woolrow Wilson appointed a white diplomat as United States Minister to Haiti instead of a colored one as he promised the Colored Democratic leaders he would do. But then, it seems that he now realizes his mistake and the least said about it, the better. Let us look to the future. The declination of Banker Paul M. Warburg to be quizzed by the United States Senate Committee after he had been nominated for a position upon the Federal Reserve Board after three of his colleagues had been confirmed without being subjected to such test was right and proper. A man of his calibre, influence and wealth could well afford to let the job go a-begging. The salary per year evidently is not more than his personal expenses for six months and to our mind, the small men wanted in a big office should be permitted to have the job, until the country becomes thoroughly aroused to the expenacity of its folly. Mr. Warburg's record is known and he is under no charges. Let the Senate Committee accept him or reject him upon his record. President Wilson is right though in insisting upon his confirmation. Certainly "big business" is entitled to a minority representation upon the Federal Reserve Board, along with "little business." Executor's Notice Having qualified in the Chancery Court of the City of Richmond, an executor of the estate of the late Mrs. Lucy Perkins, notice is hereby given to all persons who may have claims against her estate to present the same to me for payment and all persons who may owe her estate anything, will make payment directly to me. J. THOMAS HEWIN, Executor Housekeeper Wanted. I desire to have a housekeeper—a lady well experienced in housekeeping. Address, care Mr. Henry Coleman, R. F. D. $ Z Bass, Blenheim, Ont. A Symbol of Blood Garibaldi was once presented with a medal made of his own blood. The giver was Dr. Manial of Naples, who was well known as a petrifier and perseverer of the human body. Dr. Manial in offering the gift to Garibaldi said that whenever the general looked at it it would brace him up for the last fight, and across the medal were engraved the words, "The Blood of Garibaldi Is Forever Red." The strange medal is preserved, by the general's descendants. Moon Push. Less Push. The primal cause of American breakdown has been attributed by a famous physician to those absurd feelings of hurry and care, to that breathlessness and tension, that anxiety of feature and solicitude of results, revealing the lack of inner harmony and ease, without which good work cannot be accomplished. The man who gives us the impression of the old Scriptural motto, "In quietness and confidence shall be your strength," is none too common in these days.—Christian Hera. Checoiré Nation Ende The Cherokee Nation, largest of the Five Civilized Tribes, was dissolver July 1 as a nation. The tribal funds, amounting to $600,000, will be divided among its 41,000 members. Commissioner Sells, of the Indian office, called for the restitution of all Cherokee officials. The dissolution is in accordance with the policy of the Indian office. Wilson Signs Bill Selling Warships. President Wilson signed the naval appropriation bill, which carries a provision for two new dreadnoughts and permits the sale of the battleships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece. Our Insignificant Earth. If the earth should be annihilated the planets Venus and Mercury would fall a little nearer the sun and more around it a trifle faster, while all of the outside planets, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, would move away from the sun slightly and traverse larger orbits, moving a little slower thereon. The earth is so small, however, that only professional astronomers, armed with very accurate checks and telemicrometers, could hope to measure the minute disturbances.—New York America. Cutting the Finger Nails Cutting the finger nails appears to have been the most indispensable service the ancient Roman barber rendered to his patrons. Martial, chaffing a fop who had tried to dodge the barber by using plasters to remove his beard, asks "Illumphant, "How are you going to manage about your nails?" And the miser in Plautus collects the parings of his nails from the barber to make something out of them, apparently never dreaming: "he could save money by cutting him himself." Such Vanity "I have always wanted to enjoy the peace and quiet of life." "Why don't you? You're with enough to do as you please. I should think you'd buy a car in the country and spend the rest of your life to rest." "I would only be interested if my friend would think if I gave in the gay life that I must be getting old." Chicago Record Herald Mexico Flag The Mexican flag is a triicolor, exactly like the Italian flag, consisting of three broad bars, pale green, white and red, running vertically. Ronnoke (Va.) News. It paints us to record the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. R. F. Tate, who passed into the life beyond on Wednesday morning. July 1st, 1914. Mrs. Tate had been a sufferer from heart trouble for nearly three years. She was a quiet, peaceful and loving neighbor. A precious one from us has gone. A voice we loved is stillled. A place is vacant in our home. Which never can be filled. Her devoted husband. R. F. TATE The Seventh Biennial Marron's Conference of the Juvenile Department, I. O., of St. Luke convened at First Baptist Church Tuesday and Wednesday, 7th and 8th. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker and her co-workers arrived in Ronnoke, July 6th at 4:15 P. M. It was stormy when the delegates arrived. They were met at the station by Mr. George W. Coleman, Mrs. D. W. Harth and Mrs. C. J. Dickerson, Mrs. Hattie Hundley and Mrs. Fultz. There were about 250 in number. They were accompanied to the Church and assigned to their several homes. Misses Katie Watkins and Lula Watkins, Mattle Dawson, Madam Estella Bagh' Anderson and Maggie Martin Smith are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fowlkes. The banquet given in the honor of delegates and visitors by Matron Board at Coleman Hall Tuesday eve was quite a success and enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Dora Archer wishes to thank the Grand Lodge, K. of P. for $100 death claim of her husband. Mr. Giles Booth, 500 Gainsboro Avenue will serve you with ice cream and soft drinks. Give him a call. Dr. J. B. Claytor and family are visiting his mother in Floyd. Va. Miss Fannie Evans of Staunton, Va. is the guest of Mrs. Walter Priest. The members of First Baptist Church presented their esteemed pastor, Rev. W. R. Brown, D. D., LL. D. with a suit of clothes and hat in honor of his birthday. Sherfield. (Ala.) Noten. Sheffield, Ala., July 6.—Special to The PIANET—The Fourth of July (1838th anniversary of the Declara- tion of Independence) was spent with much pleasure by the people of the Trifecta. Barbecue and picnics were given and the young men of Sheffield greatly amused themselves by having a ball game. Mrs. Theresa Long of our city is hairdressing. Her work will be done at Mr. Forrest Webb's barber shop. She will also dress your hair at your residence. Mr. Calvin Wilson has opened an restaurant across the street, opposite his pleasure garden. The Tennessee river bridge is repaired so that the train and street cars can cross. The Monacle Templars unveiled the tomb-stone that is placed at the grave of Mrs. Ellen Jenkins, yesterday. A large crowd was present. Ceremonies were conducted by Mrs. Icle Strong. Mrs. Fannie Terry, of Nashville, Tenn. is in the city visiting her son, Mr. Ed. Newhay. Mr. Johnde Garston spent the Fourth in Chattanooga, Teen. with his many friends. Mrs. Martha Tyler and little son left Sunday for Memphis, Teen., where they will spend a week or so with relatives and friends. Get The PLANET at the Pleasure Garden on Second St. On To WJHamsburg, Va. Third Baptist Church, Rev. A. Tabb, pastor.—On Sunday next we expect to have with us for one week one of the greatest "Evangelists" of our race and denomination with a national and international reputation, in the person of the Rev. W. L. Skiphail, a preacher and singer of the first magnitude. We expect to have one of the grandest times in the history of the church. Friends from after and near are most cordially invited to attend this gospel feast, as our brother can only remain one week. Statement of the Financial Condition Of Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va. located at Richmond, in the county of Henrico. State of Virginia, at the close of business June 30th, 1914, made to the State Corporation Commission. Resources Loans and discounts. $82,403.62 Overdrafts, secured. $337.7 441: unsecured. $368.14. 705.58 Bonds, securities, etc., own ed, including premium on name. 1,620.00 Banking house and lot. 1,403.59 Other real estate owned. 59,080.75 Furniture and fixtures. 5,468.13 Echanges and checks for next day's clearings. 1,967.64 Other cash items. 289.03 Due from National Banks. 5,451.18 Paper currency. 5,015.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents. 128.52 Gold coin. 3,625.00 Silver coin. 1,227.20 Total.....$206,795.95 Liabilities: Capital stock paid in.....$52,800.00 Surplus fund.....7,000.00 Undivided profits, less a- mount paid for interest, expenses and taxes.....4,166.77 Individual deposits, includ- ing savings deposits.....148,695.42 Time certificates of deposit.....190.00 Certified checks.....236.01 All other items of liability size, unearned discount.....12,797.75 Liabilities Total.....$206,795.95 I. Walter T. Davis, do solemnly swear that the above is a true statement of the financial condition of Mechanics Savings Bank of Richmond, Va., located at Richmond, in the County of Henrico, State of Virginia, at the close of business on the 20th day of June, 1914, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Correct—Mistet WALTER T. DAVIS, Cashier. JOHN MITCHELL, JR. D. J. CHAYERS JOHN T. TAYLOR Directors. State of Virginia, City of Richmond, S sworn to and subscribed before me by Walter T. Davis, Cashier, this 9th day of July, 1914. J. THOMAS HEWIN, Notary Public, My compilation expires, Apr. 3, 1918. Mount 4) Goes to Buckroe, July 4 times 4 plus 4. Dear Friends: This is to notify you that Mount Olive: Baptist Church will give her annual excursion to Buckroe Beach, Monday, July 20, 1914. Two years ago we were put out of doors, the building being condemned by the Building Inspector. Last year we said we were going back home. By your assistance, we are home again. As you are going to take a day off this season Walt and Go With Us. Lend a helping hand now-na in the past and He will make it right, all right. REV. J. ANDREW BOWLER, Pastor Adults, $1: Children under 12 years, 50 cents. Something New Readers of The Richmond PLANET can always find copies of the paper on sale. Subscriptions and ad verticements and local news are taken at office rates. THE STANDARD NEWS CO.. Chas. Gary, President and General Manager, 131 W. 63rd St., New York WANTED—A RELIGIOUS LADY, with moral principles, that will take charge of everything as her own. I have a good home. My house is brick, a story and a half high and uses all natural gas. For any information apply to REV. C. THOMPSON. BORDON, Out. Can. Dunlap Pony Contest THE DIXIE THEATRE 1274 Beautiful Shetland Pony, Buggy and Harness. So get busy boys and girls and call at the Dixie Theatre and PLANET Office and have your names entered as contestants. 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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. 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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. Rush Reinforcements to American Outposts to Prevent Federales or Mutineers Attacking U. S. Soldiers. A battle is raging outside the American outposts at Vera Cruz, Mx., between Mexican Federal soldiers and mutineers according to a dispatch to the war department in Washington from General Funston. Artillery firing is going on and General Funston's troops in the city have been rushed to the outskirts to repulse any attack on the American forces. The message says that many of the Federal troops have deserted to the Constitutionalist forces, and that numbers of Constitutionalist sympathizers in Vera Cruz have asked permission to join 'the mutineers'. Funston refused to permit those persons to leave the city. A large force of Mexican Federal troops facing the American line outside of Vera Cruz have mutinied against General Pena, the Huerta commander, and have threatened to attack General Funston's outpost. This fact was set forth in earlier dispatches from General Funston to the war department. The-American commander also reported that General Pena had informed him of the uprising and of the threat of the multimarcs to attack the American lines. If an attack should be made, in view of the Mexican commander's action in notifying General Funston, it would not be regarded as "an attack under orders." "General Pens informed me that a considerable number of his troops had mutinied and threatened to attack the American outposts," said Funston's message to Secretary Garrison. "I have taken procedures by strengthening the outposts and have notified General Pens that I will not consider this a hostile act by his orders." Secretary Garrison stated that no fear should be entertained for the safety of General Funston's command. REBEL PARLEY ENDS Points in Discussion Are Settled Satisfactorily. News dispatches from Torreop said that the Carranza-Villa conference came to a close. No statement concerning its transactions was issued other than that the points at discussion had been settled satisfactorily. The sudden ending of the conference designed to settle the internal disagreement of the Constitutionalist revolution were received with surprise by observers in El Paso. The amicable tone of all expressions from the south was not reflected in El Paso, where Carranza and-Villa agents were in conflict. It is dediated that Carranza has taken action that is certain to make the breach between the Constitutionalist leaders wider than ever. Three orders reported issued by the "first chief" threaten to throw the whole situation into chaos. The first and most important, according to a confidential agent of Carranza, is an order for the dismissal from the army for General Felipe Angeles, Villa's chief artillery officer and adviser in all military affairs. The other two are the promotion to be major generals of General Pablo Gonzales, commander of the division of the northeast, and General Alvaro Obregón, commander of the division, of the west, thus making them superior in rank to General Villa. Rumors that these promotions were to be made were denied last week by Carranza, but it is asserted that the promotions and teh order concerning Angeles were issued by Carranza on Saturday night. It is not believed for a moment that Villa will pay the slightest attention to any order driving his military, chief from the military service. The strongest personal friendship has grown up between the two men since the battle of Torreon. Huerta to Take Flight. Capital Hearts. Adrices have. Been received at the state department in Washington saying General Huerta is preparing for flight. After all the false alarms in regard to Huerta's intentions, officials are now convinced that he is actually on the point of leaving the capital and seeking refuge in a foreign country. The understanding in Washington is that General Huerta has accumulated $2,000,000 and has deposited it in Paris. Present indications are that he contemplates making his way to Puerto Mexico and then to call for Hernan or Vero Cruz, where he could obtain passage to the United States or George. The apparently authentic reports and diaries to about to publish from the army given great management knowledge of the Washington district and others who are keen indeed in the success of the effort to admit Macloe's troubles through no doubt. VILLA AND GINEF MOM CLARK Pitch Battle Destroy Factories Question of Peace or War Within the Constitutionalist Ranks Soon to Be Decided. The fate, of the Constitutionalist party will probably depend upon the forthcoming conference of General Francisco Villa and General Vasutiano Carranza, the "first chief," it is predicted in Torreon, Mex. Villa, who has returned to Torreon from Zacatecas, accompanied by General Angles and about 2000 troops, intimated that he would not take the field again until he arrived at a satisfactory agreement with Carranza. "I expect to meet General Carranza either on Friday or Saturday," said Villa. "The campaign and certain policies of the Constitutionalist government will be under discussion." "Is it true that you have delivered an ultimatum to General Carranza?" was asked. "General Carranza and I are in thorough accord so far," replied Villa. Bailroad men brought the information that General Medina Barron, the commander of the Federal garrison; defeated at Zacatecas, had reached Aguascalientes with only fourteen of his men. General Barron was wounded in the thigh. The body of General Olea, another Federal commander, has been found on the Zacatecas battlefield. A son of General Barron, a major, also was killed and his body found and identified. The only body of Fedralgs which left Zacatecas with any order was one of about two hundred men. All the others had panic stricken. Rebel Leaders Come to "Show Down." Villa and Carranza have come to a "show down." Unless a peace pact is entered into by these two chiefs of the Mexican revolution within a few days a pitched battle between their adherents may be expected. A report is current in El Paso that Pancho Villa, has executed General Felipe Angeles, his chief artillery officer and former Carranza cabinet officer. The source or authority for the story cannot be located. Both peace and war within the ranks of the Constitutionallists are freely predicted. The only likelihood of peace seems to lie in Carranza's yielding and giving to Villa supplies or ammunition, railway equipment and fuel to operate trains so that the Chihuahua fighter may push his campaign, now abandoned, toward Mexico City. Friends of the. Constitutionalist cause are making every effort to prevent an armed clash between the two factions. They are exerting strong pressure for peace, and it is all being exercised on Carranza himself. They are trying to make him forget his "honor," which he considers injured by the attitude of Villa toward him, his subordinates and his orders. They are pointing out to him that, as it stands now a war of factions means only Federal success. Say Huerta Plane Flight. Private dispatches which have been received in Washington from unofficial sources in Mexico City said President Huerta had sent his son and daughter toward Puerto Mexico and was making preparations for his own departure on short-notice. The information was conveyed to the state department. MEDIATORS TAKE RECESS Suspend Seoulers Until Huerta and Rebel Delaware Get Together. After a conference at Niagara Falls, Ont., Tuesday, Ambassador Da Gama, of Brazil, and Minister Naon and Suares, the "A. B. C." mediators, it was announced that mediation would recess after a week's vacation. The note from General Carranza transmitted by Rafael Zubaran, his representative in Washington, reached Ambassador Da Gama immediately on his arrival in Niagara Falls. It sets forth in polite phrases his thanks for the invitation of the mediators to send delegates. Carranza says, however, that he would like to have more time in which to consult his subordinate chiefs and generals before acting on the invitation. He gives no inkling as to whether or not it will be accepted ultimately, but explains that any change in the "plan of Guadalupe," which is the platform of the Constitutionalist movement, requires the approval of the signatories to it. The plan provides for a military conquest of Mexico City and the establishment of a revolutionary government there. After considering Carranza's note the decision for a recourse was reached. Minister Squares referred to the Carranza note as "establishment" and sensible in its explanation of the need for time. All the mediators had their secretaries began immediately to make plans for departure. It is not believed the "A. B. C." carvers and the peace delegates will assemble again for another two or three weeks. Henry Ford, the highest manufacturer, who was invited by President Wilson last week to call at the White House to discuss business conditions, will take lunch with the president. He is understood to agree with the president's opinion that the outlook for business is good. A different story will then be told of leading Chicago business men. They plan to protest to him against certain features of the pending antitrust measures. WARBURG DECLINES RESERVE BANK POST Refuses to Stand For Grilling of Senate Committee. Paul M. Warburg, of New York, formally requested. President Wilson to withdraw from the senate his nomination as a member of the federal reserve board. Mr. Warburg, who is a member of the banking house of Kuhn, Loeb & Co., was nominated for a four-year term. When the senate banking and currency committee began to examine personally all the five candidates nominated by the president, Mr. Warburg indicated that he did not wish to be questioned by the committee as a condition to taking the appointment; that he considered such a course an indignity. Mr. Warburg took the attitude that he had not solicited the appointment to the reserve board; that he was making a sacrifice in accepting and that he did not desire to be placed in the position of defending his banking career. Mr. Warburg called the White House offices by telephone and personally requested the president to withdraw his nomination. 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