Richmond Planet

The Leading Weekly Journal in the State. Medium Which Reaches Every Colored Home. Being bored to the very heart by an article that recently appeared in the "Cincinnati Times-Star" in which was an account of the lynching of Dan Barber, his son and two married daughters, who were taken from Jasper County jail in the State of Georgia, at Monticello, William Cody Spencer, who is originally of Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia; today made known his intention to investigate the case above mentioned. He states further that he will not only take this matter up at an early date; but hereafter, that he shall give the greater portion of his time to investigating any and all cases of lynching in the south. Mr. Spencer, is a poor colored man with very small means to begin such a great work, and just how he shall procode is not yet mado public; however, he says. "This lynching business, instead of getting better, seems to me to be getting worse, and it is high time that some person or body of persons were giving it more attention. A man may be ever, so much interested in a news paper article in general, but when his eyes are brought to cast reflection upon such an article as the one mentioned above, a Negro's heart is mado to feel that he is less cared about than the most common dog and his presence, in the United States would be but little more desplaced if he was a mountain lion." As stated in the beginning, it is not known just how Mr. Spencer will proceed with the work, but it should be the selfmade duty of every Colored person, in this country, to be ready and do whatever he can to aid him in his work. Mr. Spencer is a man just about to enter his 23rd, year of age and for a person of such an age, has had wonderful experience in the world. When quite young, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served several years in the northwest. He was also with this same institution in Honolulu, H. I., Gaum, ladrone Island, the Phillippines and Japan, and has a fair idea of investigating or procuring evidence, after which method, he will attempt to bring many wrong doors to justice in the south. His photo will appear in this paper at a later date. CARD OF THANKS. Studley, Va. Jan. 18, 1915. To the Officers of the National Ideal Benefit Society: Gentlemen: You will please accept our freely appreciation for your promptness in paying the claim of $100.00 on account of the death of our Father, William Roane, late member and Counselor of Guiding Star Lodge No. 17, who died December 27, 1914. Again thanking you, we are. Fraternally yours. WJLLIAM H. ROANE. OCTAVIA ROANE. THORNTON—WILLIAMN. Mrs. Martha Brown Williams of Hampton, Va. announces the marriage of her daughter Gusse Virginia to Mr. Leroy William Thornton of Springfield Ohio, Monday Jan. 18, 1915, at her residence 123 Lincoln St. Hampton, Va. The marriage was very quiet, and was witnessed only by the immediate family of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton left for Ohio to visit his relatives and friends. On their return will make their home at 942 N 4th Street Richmond, Va. Roy. N. B. Tarlor Stricken. Rev. Wm. J. Taylor, ex-Grand Worthy Master of the Grand Fountain, U. O. True Reformers was stricken with paralysis last Monday morning. at his home at Doswell, Va. Dr. Dunn of Richmond and Dr. Wright of Hanover County, were hurriedly summoned. His son T. W. Taylor and Attorney J. C. Robertson went up to Doswell last Monday at 12:01 P. M., the fast train making a special stop for them. The sufferer had again relapsed into uneasiness. It is hoped that he will recover. The Fifth St. Baptist Church was the scene of a large assemblage last Tuesday night, when over six hundred officers of the subordinate lodges and courts were installed by the G. C. and G. W. Counsellor. John Mitchell, Jr. The large edifice was so filled that it was necessary to open the galleries. The rostrum was magnificently decorated with emblems and colors of the Order. Cut flowers in vases graced the speaker's stand, while a large life-size portrait of Grand Chancellor Mitchell rested on an easel on one side. A SCENE OF SPLENDOR. ; The scene was one of transientendent splendor, well staged by the Committee of Arrangements. Many Grand Lodge officers were present. Those noted were Grand Master of Exchequer, B. H. Peyton, Grand Attendants W. Henry Jones and J. A. Moss, Col. John R. Chiles, Deputy Grand Chancellor Robert Gray, who assisted the Grand Chancellor, Grand Master at Arma W. H. Willis Col. R. C. Mitchell, Thomas H. Wyatt, Supreme Representative and Col. Willis' Wyatt. Mrs. Anna Taylor, District Deputy Grand Worthy Counsellor assisted the Grand Worthy Counsellor. Others present were Miss M. L. Chiles, Grand Worthy Register of Deeds, Mrs. Nannie C. Johnson, Mrs. Lucy Cross, Grand Worthy Conductress, Mrs. Mildrood Johnson, Mrs. Clara V. Pervall, Miss Eva G. Davis, Mrs. Adelade Thomson, Mrs. Sarah Steward. FINE SINGING The religious exercises were conducted by Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. The Sabbath Glee Club electrified the audience with its melodies, under the leadership of Mr. Richard Thomkins. It sang again and again familiar songs to the infinite satisfaction of all present. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell. Jr. then proceeded to deliver an address on "How to Break up a Lodge and Destroy a Court." His unique expressions and citations of exilizing evil produced much amusement and applause. GRAND CHANCELLOR INSTALLS OFFICERS At the conclusion District Deputy Robert Gray assumed charge until the Grand Chancellor returned to install the more than six hundred officers present. This was quickly accomplished and shortly after half past ten o'clock all filed out much pleased with the entertainment Thanks were extended to all who participated. The Committee of Arrangements consisted of Miss M. L., Chiles Chairman, Mrs. Lucy Cross, Mrs. Mildred-Johnson, Mrs. Nannie C. Johnson, Mrs. Anna Taylor, Mrs. Clara G. Pervall, Col. W. H. Willis, Col. W. Henry Jones, Col. Willis Wyatt and Mrs. Kate S. Thomas, the latter was absent on account of recent illness. JACK JOHNSON IN ANOTHER FIGHT HIS ENTRY INTO MEXICO OPPOSED. El Paso Tex., Jan. 13.—Because it would increase the war chest of Villa, the Carranza government will oppose the entry into Mexico of Jack Johnson, the American colored prize fighter, who is booked to meet Jess Willard in Juarez on March 6, according to Andres Garcia, the Carranza consul here. Garcia telegraphed today to the "first chief" that Johnson was a fugitive from justice in the United States and suggested that he must present recently issued American passports before he be allowed to pass through any port held by the Carranza forces. Johnson at present is at Buenos Aires, Argentina, or on his way north He naturally would attempt to enter Mexico through the east coast ports of Tampico or, Vera Cruz, both of which are held by the Carranza troops. The trip from some Central American border port would be difficult, as would any entry from the west coast. The latter would require a hard ride over the mountains, which might affect the condition of the colored fighter. --- PUBLIC RHETORICAL Public historical at Hartihorn Memorial College. Friday evening, Feb. 6th, 1915 at 3:00 o'clock. Subject: "Play, Merchant of Venice." FOR SALE—Nice six room house on St. John Street in opulent condition good home, or investment room for $15,00 a month. Price $450,00. Shiny terms. Y. M. C. A. Noten Last Friday night was a warm hour with the Y. M. C. A. The Vice President was a live wire and every fellow was electrified. Watch for the next one. Every man was in his place last Sunday and it was a crowded day. 9:30 A. M. the workers were out in good numbers to the special meeting at the Y. M. C. A. The inmates of the city home were made to rejoice 10:00 A. M. over the great work which was done by the committee. 10:00 A. M. the committee for the jail work found much to be done in the city jail and the results were many for the helping of the prisoners. The women in the penitentiary were happy over the soul that was won for Christ 10:00 A. M. General Secretary, S. C. Burrell finds this work to be a blessing. The boys were helped much by the special address which was given to them by Committeeman C. B. Gaston. We thank the mothers for sending their boys. A record breaker for men 3:3 P. M. at the 6th, Mt. Zion Baptist Church an evangelistic meeting for men under the auspices of the church and the Y. M. C. A. The crowd was large, Rev. E. M. Mitchell at his best. Subject: "The Iron Did Swim," and he proved it by the hearts of men who were won for jesus Christ. Four men were won. Every man present was helped. Rev. Mitchell can sing and speak. The orchestra helped us much in this meeting. Dr. R. Y. Feyton was a live wire and did much personal work to lead men to Christ. This meeting was one of the best in the history of the Y. M. C. A. Men keep following us, we need you. You and your friend are invited to the explanation on the Sunday School Lesson today at 5:00 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. building. Men be on time Sunday ready for hard work and the other man. All workers are invited to the special meeting at the Y. M. C. A. building for this band 9:30 A. M. Committeeman is L. Allen will address the boys 4:00 P. M. at the Y. M. C. A. building, mothers help. Every man is expected to attend the great evangelical meeting for men 3:30 P. M. at the Sharon Baptist Church under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and Church, Dr. W. T. Johnson pastor of the First Baptist Church will deliver a special message to the men of Richmond. If you want a job these hard times now is your opportunity. Do not leave the other man but bring him. Col. Thomas M. Crump will sing special songs. Help us to make this meeting a blessing to the city. A good time is expected so come and enjoy yourselves. The home is helping the Y. M. C. A. much by special prayer for that poor sick woman tolls us that she never forgets us. Do not stop praying for the Y. M. C. A. FROM THE SMOKY CITY Central Baptist Church, Rev. G. II. Howard, D. D. pastor. We are in the midst of a great revival conducted by our international preacher and singing evangelist. Rev. W. H. Skipwith. Our pastor engaged our brother last June, in order to make sure of him, so on Saturday last he came to us from Baltimore Md., and up to this writing there have been over forty additions, and the interest is increasing, every night. There isn't any doubt about it Rev. Skipwith is an "Evangelist," a God-sent one; he is a preacher, prayer, and as to singing, he is in a class by himself. All of Pittsburg will be stirred ore he leaves. DZrfx-v Mflo WANTS TO FIND THEM. My Father Ell Smith, now dead was born and reared in the State of Virginia. He was sold as a slave to the State of Louisiana. There were three brothers and one sister, all sold as slaves in Louisiana. My John, James and Emily Smith, I am the only living son. Any information concerning the whereabouts of any member of the family will be gladly received. DR. J. MICHELL SMITH, 1855 J. N. MIDDLE AVE., Los Angeles (By Lucia Watkina.) War! and God's summer-world, once glad with green, Is red with death. Outraged and desolate. Sweet love lies bleeding from the blows of hate. Below the waves, above the cloudy far-seen, Upon wide waters and broad land between. Mad Kingdoms meet. Throne threaten thrones. The great Earth trembles, beaten by this storm of fate. That hurle hot thunder from the skies above. And, Lord! our inward eyes did once behold A vision that inspired our souls to song. And bore our spirits happily along Beyond our bloody pilgrimage of old: We saw a golden height where War would come. We dared to dream the Dream of boundless Peace! TWO BROTHERS LYNCHED IN ALABAMA. Montgomery, Jan. Special.—"The people of Alabama must understand that their protection comes not from a mob of cowardly lynchers, influenced by passion of prejudice, but only from the malicious supprony of the law, under which alone their rights of person and property can be protected." Witt, this statement, the Governor of Alabama expresses in no uncertain terms his opinion of mob violence, and specially declares it willing regarding the tyranny of Will Smith and Ed Smith, two Afro-Americans who were taken from the Wetumpka jail early Sunday morning and hung to a tree. The men were charged with the murder of R. A. Stillwell, a prominent Elmore County farmer, who was killed last Wednesday. Their bodies were found by members of the Alabama National Guard, who were ordered out by the Governor to protect their lives, near the scene of the alleged murder. INFORMED OF ATTACK. The Governor was informed of the attack on the Wetumpka jail shortly 2 o'clock last night. Whenever he immediately ordered Gen. J. H. Scully, adjutant general, to call off the local military and at once proceeded with all haste to the assistance of the Elmore officers. Automobiles were secured, and in less than an hour 30 members of the local militia were on their way, to Wetumpka. They arrived too late to protect the men from mob violence. The militia accomplished nothing except to arrest three white men suspicion. They were lodged in the Wetumpka jail, under strong guard and a special jury, ordered by the Governor, will tomorrow investigate the charges against them as well as the crime. A special term of the Elmore Circuit Court will be at once convened by order of the Governor to try the guilty parties. NEW LAW NEEDED The lynching of the two men just a few miles from Montgomery outraged the Governor, and he issued a strong statement regarding the crime. "Those who have undertaken to perform the functions of judge, jury and executioner have brought merited reproach upon the State," declares the Governor. "The history of every State in the Union shows that mob or lynch law does not check, but only increases crime. There is absolutely no justification for lynch law in Alabama. We have courts and laws amply, sufficient to bring the guilty parties to justice. The men who were parties to this lynching have brought reproach upon the State, and as long as I am Governor all the power of my office will be used to bring them to justice." --- TO GIVE A RECITAL The pupils of Mrs. O. C. Bolden, assisted by Miss Alice Smith and Miss Margaret Tinsley, will give a recital in ensemble playing for the benefit of the Rectory fund 8t. Phillipa Church, Friday evening, Jan. 29, 1915 at 8:00 o'clock, in the Auditorium of the Richmond Benedictal Insurance Companies, building Cor. 2nd. and Jackson Sts. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission 15 cents. Rev. Chas. Somers, Recei DO YOU KNOW ME I want to know the whimbrels of Mrs. Douglas Jiggett. Her husband was shot and killed here Jan. 9. Address W. P. M. D. S. Great Agents Meeting. Workers of the Richmond District of the American Beneficial Insurance Company held a great meeting on last Wednesday Jan. 19th, in the Home Office Building to the delight and satisfaction of all. President, Dr. W. P. Graham in his able manner, gave a wholesome address to the great assembly, after which addresses followed from the Secretary and General Manager, Proof B. H. Peyton, General Route Inspector, Mr. R. W. Anderson and the General Sick Inspector Mr. R. H. Faunterley. These addresses gave great enthusiasm to the agents and happy speeches were made, filled with business interests, and encouragement, by Mr. A. B. Matthews, Manager at Peterburg, Mr. Benj. Stokes, manager at Blackstone, Mr. S. Alexander, manager at South Richmond, also Mr. Vollie Bailey of South Richmond, President, Dr. Graham was highly pleased with the success of the meeting and highly complimented the managers and agents for their timely interest and their great zeal and promises for greater work for 1915. Immediately following the great agents meeting, the clerks and agents requested that matters be turned into their hands and Mr. R. W. Moss then acting as chairman of the gathering made a brief speech and called up on Mrs. Ida Kyles Mills who in choice language and well befitting words presented President Dr. W. F. Graham and Secretary and General Manager, Prof. B. H. Peyton, tokens of appreciation on behalf of the clerical force. The Officers gracefully responded. Next followed a song led by Mr. M. F. Doyle. The General Route inspector, Mr. R. W. Angerson then favored the gathering with an oration from Shakespeare, which was highly pleasing to all present. Rev. W. B. Ball on behalf of the Agent force presented the President another token of the high regard and appreciation for having led the Company for so many years. Mr. F. L. Bryant, presented the Secretary and General Manager a token of appreciation from the agent force for their high regard for him as manager of the Company, Mr. Charles Matthews in his usual way presented the General Route Inspector with a token on behalf of the Agent force, Mr. S. Alexander, Manager of South Richmond, in a very choice and touching way presented the General Sick Inspector with a token from the Agent force. The General Supt. being out of the city, agent Walker Gryn was detailed to present him with a token from the Agent force on his return. Mrs. Sarah Mitchell very gracefully presented Mrs. M. M. Moss. Cashier with a token from Agent force. All the officers beautifully responded and woned all a most hearty and abundant success. Selections followed by Miss Lillie Gray and Mrs. Ida K. Milla. After another song led by Mr. M. F. Doyle the meeting was turned over to the ladies who nicely served much to the delight and satisfaction of every one present. The evening was well spent from a business as well as a social standpoint and much good will redown to the interest of all parties concerned. Among those present were: Rev. W. F. Graham, Prof. B. H. Peyton, Mr. R. W. Anderson, Mr. R. H. Fauntleroy, Mrs. M. M. Moss, Mrs. Ida K. Milla, Mrs Nannle Shavers, Miss Lillie Gray and Battle B. Carter; Mrs. A B. Scott, Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, Mrs. Georgia Freeland and Mrs. Addie Lemus. Messrs. R. W. Moss, T. L. Beverly, Walker Gray, John R. Holmes. C. K. Royster, L. B. Brown, M. F. Doyle, Augustus Banks, Fred Pollard, Charles Matthews, W. B. Ball, T. H. Pleasants, McClellan Ball and T. H. Pleasants, S. Alexander, Vollie Bailey, W. B. Hammel, Benj. Stokes, B. C. Stiff, Floyd Jackson, John T Butler and A. B. Matthews. To whom it may concern: It is with very great pleasure, that I add this testimony, as an 'idence of my keen appreciation and personal benefits resulting from the series of meetings which have been conducted in Hinton by the Rev. J. J. Nickerson... The simplicity of the gospel which he preached, backed by a life which forgot self, sent fire truth home to the hearts of men and women and much good has been done. His cool deliberation, power of analysis heightened with vivid descriptions, and his honest effort to couple religion with principle and true happiness rather than feeling and emotion must eventually place him in the frontanks of those who would take the world for God. His simple method foretells a new field for evangelical efforts. 75 were added to the Church in Hinton. J. W. MOSS: Principal of Hinton Graded School. Hinton, W. V. Jan. 15, 1915. Rev. R. G. Adams of Farmville. Va. delivered a powerful sermon last Sunday morning at the Fifth St. Baptist Church in Hinton. DRACON ARNER COOLEY GONE Deacon Abner Cooley, a veteran contractor and builder is dood. He passed peacefully away. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1915 at the residence of his daughter, 12 W. Leigh St. at 9:30 P. M. His funeral took place last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Baptist Church, of which church he had been a faithful officer for more than a quarter of a century. This is the second deacon who has been buried from this church within the last five weeks. On the roostrum were Rev. S. C. Burrell, Rev. J. A. Turner, Rev. Evans Payne, D. D. and Rev. R. J. Bass, Rev. W. T. Johnson, D. D. preached a most eloquent and pathetic funeral sermon. The deceased was a member of Social Lodge, No. 6 A. F. M. and also King David Lodge. He leaves two daughters and two grand-sons to mourn their loss. The pall-bearers Messrs John Powell, B. P. Vandervall, Harrison Smith, E. R. Cartier, George W. Lowin; Beverly F. Turner, Sr. John T. Taylor, Anderson Knox, Rev. J. J. Carter and C. A. Scott. Memory. There a memory keeps a running Through my tired brains tonight As I lay and keep a longing For the eyes so dark and bright. 'Tis a picture of the one That was dear to me as life. But he let me all alone And 'tis memory that comes tonight Why worry me at this quiet hour? Go and let me rest! I'm tired from my daily task Let's dream and hope the oest Half between my dreams and sleep, Your haunting eyes I see. And softly I slide my arms along To bring you close to me. And I kiss you now as days of yore When life was all a dream. When you wore mine, and I was yours No happier pair was seen. But Ah! tis only a dream And still I am alone. Tis memory yet that haunts me Of you and home sweet home. - PAULENE M. CROSBY SON DIES TOO. Drake Branch (Va.) Notes Following the footsteps of his father, Format Green oldest son of the late Clem Green departed this life Jan. 13th. Mr. Green worked in the freight department at the depot here and was known by a large circle of friends. Though complaining continually he took his bed only a few days before his death. He was faithful at his post of duty up to the time of his collapse. He was a loving father and husband and was always faithful and forward in defense of his family whom he highly esteemed and respected. His remains were carried to Mossingford where a large number of friends witnessed the last tribute of respect. The Pythian Order had charge of the burial the ceremony being conducted by Dr. F. L. Hall. He leaves a wife and four daughters to mourn their loss. Mrs. Martin Green, Missen Milfred, Millasa, Flossa and Edna Green. Edna Green. Mr. James Howell of Charlotte C. H. has bought a farm on Bird's Branch. A part of Dr. Gibba track, and is erecting an eight room building on it. Mr. Howell says he will soon erect a market there also. Joining and separating couples is alright, when the proper persons officiates and the law is supreme. Some day the law with all of its might will condemn and expose to the public the dark works of certain wouldbe preachers. "Chickens on the brains" is an old saying, but is usually applied to those skilled in the hen roost business. But Mrs. Cornelia Gains of Charlotte C. H. now applies the phrase to animals since she went to her henhouse Wednesday and found all but one of her feathered possessions in a lifeless pile on the floor. The only clue to the guilty party was a small hole under the all whence he entered and departed. One rooster occupying a very high roost was found later. He was so aggrieved over his loss he forgot to warn his mistress that Aurora clad in his golden hue had dawned the Eastern horizon. There is so much demand here for The Planet it is hoped that some one will arrange to keep it on sale. W. H. Coler, President of Livingu- tone College at Salisbury, N. C. Editor Geo. C. Clementa of the Star of Zion at Charlotte, N. C. accompanied by Rev. J. C. Stephenson of this city called on us last week. They were much pleased at the evidence admitted by people present at the PRICE, FIVE CENTS. SECOND GREATEST RIVER OPENED TO COMMERCE Washington, D. C. Jan. 25, 1915. Secretary of Commerce Redfield made the official announcement today that a practical navigable channel from the Bering Sea into the mouth of the Kusokwim River had been discovered by Captain Lukens of the Coast and Goodetic Survey. The Kusokwim River is the second greatest river in Alaska. It is 9 miles wide at its mouth and navigable for over 600 miles inland. The great submerged flats of the delta of this river extend 100 miles out to sea, and it was through this uncharted delta that the surveying steamer "YUKON" made the discovery of the channel which means so much to the commerce of that section of Alaska. The Kusokwim is one of the three great Alaskan rivers emptying into the Bering Sea which has been opened to commerce as a result of the charting operations of the Coast and Goodetic Survey. The mouth of the Yukon was surveyed in 1899 and in a few years that river became one of the greatest commercial arteries of Alaska. In 1909 and 1910 Nushagak Bay was oberted, and now the Kusokwim, by far the most dreaded and unknown of these rivers, will no longer be a menace or a mystery to the navigator who has one of the new charts of its entrance about to be issued by the Coast and Goodetic Survey. # OME DIFFICULTIES OF SURVEY The survey of the Bering Sea in the vicinity of the Kusakokwim was started in 1981 and continued the following summers of 1912 and 1913. But it was not until the past field season that a surveying team succeeded in tracing and charting channels through the great area, of the submerged mud flats which make up the delta of the Kusakokwim. In making the survey, Captain Lukens reports he took 14,256 soundings covering an area of over 100 square miles. This in itself is quite an achievement when considered in connection with the customary bad weather in Alaska and the fact that in some instances it was necessary to locate soundings by observations on mountain peaks more than 60 miles distant. The whole working season was confined to 83 days and in July alone 29 1-2 of these days were lost on account of the weather being either bad or not sufficiently clear to see the distant surveying marks. When the new Coast and Geodetic Survey chart showing the newly discovered channel is issued, it will be possible for steamship companies to send vessels to the Kuakokwim and thus initiate the development of the latent mining, fishing, and agricultural resources of that region. Great Imperonator Returns Here. Miss Beulah B. McNemar of Key sor W. Va. will make her second appearance in Richmond on Friday evening Feb. 5, 1915 in the Chapel of Va. Union University of 8:15 P. M. Miss McNemars entertainment here two years ago was attended by a very large and appreciative white audience. The Times Dispatch in commenting upon the concert said: "The evening was most profitably spent in listening to the Artists happy mixture of wit, wisdom and philosophy." Miss McNemar will appear in her most famous play. "Mrs. Wiggy of the Cabbage Patch." which was shown in motion pictures at the Colonial last week. There are twelve distinct characters in this play. All of which will be played by Miss McNemar. The three essential qualities of the play wit; wisdom and philosophy, will be sure to please everyone, both old and young. It is seldom the Colored people of Richmond have opportunity to see such a distinguished and expert artist in action. A large crowd is expected. A limited supply of tickets are on sale at B. A. CEPHAS Real Estate office. WANTS TO FIND THEM I would like to find the whereabouts of some of my people. When last heard from they were living in Mecklenburg County Va. My sisters were named Amy Oliver, Mary Jane Oliver, my brother's name was James Oliver. I was brought to Richmond when a child by Mr. Tom Ryland and I was carried by Mr. Harry Hurt to Marion Alabama. I have been living at Hamburg, Alabama for about 36 years. I am now at Richmond; My in name way the address of my people in Mecklenburg has been maintained. Any information will be readily received. Now Running at the Hippodrome Theatre SYNOPSIS. Budora is left an orphan at an early age. Her father is killed in a gold mine Zudora and the fortune from the mine which grows to be worth $20,000,000 are left in the guardianship of Frank Keenan. Zudora's mother's brother, Zudora, gives promise of great beauty, reaches the age of eighteen. The uncle, who has seen himself a friend in a kindergarten, knows how to have a Hassam deed that Zudora must die before she can have a chance to come into possession of her money, so that it may be left to him, the next of kin. Hassam All sees an obstacle to his scheme in the person of John Storm, a young lawyer, for whom Zudora has taken a fancy, and he commands the girl to get the man out of her house, so that the plight of the cannot marry Storm she will marry no one. "Well well," says Hassam All. "If you take with a stand I will compromise. Bolve my next twenty cases and you can marry him, fall in a single case and you must renounce him." Budora, using the knowledge gained from years of association with her uncle, unravels a hailing mystery and wins her marriage. Zudora, with Storm she leaves from being convicted of a duardar instigated by Hassam All himself. Zudora and Hassam All visit Nabok Shana house, where sleep overcomes every one whenever Nabok attempts to marry a princess storm, seeking Zudora, is caught in a storm. Shan, restores the princess to her original lover and saves Storm from death. A maker of diamonds tells Hassam All his secret. Storm informs Zudora that his life is being attempted frequently, and that he is being arrested for stealing the diamond maker's gems, but Zudora discovers the real thieves—a pair of mice. CHAPTER IV. The Secret of the Haunted Hills. PERHAPS a month elapsed without any puzzling case coming under Hassam All's notice. Zudorg and Storm had their meetings, always previously arranged by the carrier pigeons, about which Hassam All pretended to know nothing. Besides, he was busy with numerous clients who wanted to know about their business investments, their own futures and somebody else's past. And he continued to build his pyramids of phantom gold. The one mistake he had made was to acquaint Zudorg with the knowledge of her immense fortune. The trustees had always addressed their letters to him, and it would have been an easy matter to have kept her in ignorance. But, evil as he was himself, he had a profound respect for Zudorg's word. She had given it, and there was three years' grace. If in that period of time he could not rid himself of that madding attorney he would tear down the black velvet curtains with his own hands and make a bonfire of them. Storm hung urged Zudora a dozen times to marry him secretly, but she steadfastly refused to accede to his wishes. Of what use to marry if they could not have a home of their own? Of what use to burden themselves with a secret which would interfere with their pursuits and hang threateningly over their heads? More than that, she reasoned, her friends would always look askance at her if, after some months, it became known that she was married and was not living openly with her husband. No; she had given her word, and she would not break it. So John surmised. Zurdera. dared gracefully. But he was always feeling that mysterious cloud which hung lowering over them both. Many a night while alone he tried to figure out the basic cause for Hammam Alf's attitude. Some day, when work paced up a bit, he determined to go back over Hammam Alf's past with all the searching inquiry of a first clear lawyer. There was something more than mere physical antagonism. He never understood this belief to Zeddun, however. He did not look quite fair to her to He was greeted fondly by his parents, and they repeated with elaborations what had been recounted to him in the letter. It was downright serious, no laughing matter. The help were declaring that the mystic hand was the warning of the world's end. Not a few of the poor class of white folk were accepting the hoax as a serious affair. Some of the negroes were even going so far as to kneel down to the hand (from a safe distance) and intone prayers. "Humph!" muttered Storm. "I want a good look at this thing. And some one is going to get a rattling good kicking before I go back to town. Why the dickens should they pick out our hill for their tomboolery!" "Father says it's because some one has a grudge against the family," said his mother. "An imaginary grievance," she added. "Who could possibly have a grudge against you two, who have done everything to make life decently worth while to the help?" "You never can tell," said old Mr. Storm, digging into his pocket for his pipe. "What time does it generally appear?" "Oh, any time between sundown and midnight." "All right. I'll take a shotgun and go hunting for Mr. Ghost this very night." Storm declared wrathfully. But he wanted his time. Also the night following nothing came of his vigil. The third night be was called to the door in time to see the hand flicker for a moment and then vanish. He rushed toward the hill, but found nothing. He began to grow very angry. He admitted, the little time he saw it, that it was growsome enough. It was eight or ten feet in height, with a shadow in the palm like an embroidered bullet. Subsequently he seemed to recognize everything vaguely familiar about the shape of the hand. He did not go into the village, but entered into the village once. but counts into her heart when he had nothing back of these doubts but instinct. But there was no getting around the plain fact that he feared Hassam All-geared him for Zodiac's sake. One day Storm received a letter from his mother, and the contents first amused, then alarmed him. His parents were well, to do country folk in the south. Their forbears had been southerners of wealth and position up to warliness. Piece by piece the fine double inheritance had vanished, and at the time of John's birth they had sunk from influence to the ordinary comforts of life. There had been enough money to send the lad to college, to dit him for his own battle in life. He was a good son, writing hume have a mound and making boundary walls whenever there was opportunity. Often he had sent checks home, but invariably these had been returned. They did not need the money; they had enough for their simple wants, and when they died all they had would be his. His mother had written that an alarming mystery had confronted them, one that promised to decimate the negro servitors on the various farms and estates. And just now, when all the crops were ripe, it meant ruin for a great many whose sole income was derived from their crops. The negroes were not dying; they were dying. This mystery was no idle fancy, no idle rumor. It was a living fact, visible to the eye. She and her husband had seen the thing themselves, and they were normal-minded people. Something must be done soon or there would not be a servant left in the county. The bill back of the Storm place was haunted. Night after night, against the side of the bill, there appeared the heliocelium of a human hand with a black spot in the center of the palm, as if it had been made by an enormous bullet. No one could get close to it. Invariably it vanished at the approach of any living being. This ghostly THE WORLD'S FIRST WHEEL Hassam All and Jimmy Bolten. thing waxed and waned, something after the manner of the coal of a man's pipe. Of course it was plain trickery, but one could not impress the excitable negro mind with this fact, and, more than this, there were many white people who were quite assured that this skeleton hand pressured the coming of the end of the world. Something must be done at once. Would her dear son come immediately and see if he could put this mystery where it belonged? He wired back that he would. Of course there was no doubt in his mind that some one was playing a practical joke of a grewsome sort, but he also realized that it might turn into a serious affair if it was permitted to continue. He laughed at one moment and swore at the next. Why the perpetrators of the joke had selected the hill back of the Storm place set him thinking deeply. He decided to go home and lay the ghost, as the saying goes. He packed up, sent a letter to Zodora and left town. When Zodora received the letter she was greatly perturbed. It seemed to her that what appeared as a bit of coarse foolery might have as its base something serious reminding the welfare of her love and his people. Rather diffidently she sangt Hamam Ali's advice. Her uncle shrugged. "Some country bumpkin is playing a joke on the more simple minded. Go and solve it if you wish, only you'll have your trouble for your pain." "But how do you account for the hand?" Trickery, pure and simple; phasic morphology maying. The super mind at least the southern negro—is full of kninks, like his hair. He will take it as a sign that the world is coming to an end." "Home negroes have already deserted. It looks to me something more than an idle feast." Hassan All gave her a quick, shrewd glance. He wondered what was going on in the girl's mind. Had she any suspicions? It was inherent for her to speak the truth. "Have you intimated to Storm of the gold?" he asked. "No," rather scorpioning. "I have given my word. You ought to know that I never break it." "But often regret giving it?" "Forbears." "Well, my advice is, stay home. There is no reason why you should take any risks on account of Storm's people." "You said it was probably a bump kink joke." "Yes, but the negroes cannot be trusted in a case where their hungination may get the better of their common sense. Better wait until you hear from this fool of a lover of yours." "I am better able to judge John Storm than you," coldly. "He is not a fool." "Holy-totty! Hasn't it ever occurred to you that Storm is young, alone and fault like most young men?" *What do you mean by that?* "What do you mean by that?" "How he told you everything about his life before he met you?" "Will you kindly explain?" "Let him explain," said Hassam All and, having planted this barb of doubt, turned on his heel and retired to his den, rather well satisfied with himself. But Zudora's love was like a shield. The barb bounded off harmonically. John Storm was a clean man in thought and in life. She had not passed through this peculiar schooling of hers without being able to read between the lines. She was absolutely certain that love could not bled her to any defects in John. All Hassam All accomplished by his innocence was to enlarge that amoldering suspicion which was ever in her heart. A good many of us are nearlighted mentally. It is easier to judge things in the distance than close at hand. While the general world knew that Hassam All was a miser, Zudora was quite ignorant of the fact. Had she definitely known of his inordinate love of gold, her subsequent miseries might have been avoided to some extent. Storm went south immediately. The home was simple and comfortable. There were two or three bits of antique furniture which had been saved from the wreck. It was night when he arrived. The country railway station had, with its usual nondescript crowd of idlers, witnessed his arrival, and the news traveled quickly. He regretted that he had not come secretly and gone about his investigations unobserved. But the damage was done and proved conclusively that he was not cut out for a detective. "Pittle." John was pulled out before the time was time when John was being perpetrated by some one who had known. Meanwhile the creeps lay ingrained and were beginning to ret. In the field. Respecting using, be done in a hurry, also be would be compelled to send to the city, for emigrants, who would doubles take to their heels after the same manner as the negroes. No be telegraphed, for Zudora. And Zudora came. The Biom family had heard about her, you may be assured. But until THE LORD'S SUNSHINE The Skeleton Hand Appeared on the Side of the Hill. she appeared in the flesh they had entrained some doubts about this piece of a man whose business they held in supreme contempt. They fell in love with her at once rather shamefully when up to that moment they had been quite positive that she had had a siren's trap for their boy. Old man Storm pondered a good deal. It did not seem possible that this slender, han' done, dark, good girl, a detective. It did not match up with the tales he had read in books. She was just like any other girl, nothing mysterious whatever. "It's really serious, Zudora," said John. "I've tried my hand at detective work, but I haven't gained an inch. I admit that I am totally at sea. I've been the thing once at a great distance, and I don't wonder that the natives are hiking for other parts." "Have you any old time enemies?" she asked. "I come back once or twice a year for a day or two. I seldom go into the village. I've been in New York for nearly fourteen years and have quite forgotten how the neighbors look. How the deuce could I have any enemies?" "I mean your father. He may have discharged some one who ass at having reengaged she suggested." "There hasn't been any one discharged from this place since I was a kid, and you can take it from me that the chap who is playing this game has a brain better educated than the run of help hereabouts." "I am going to make some investigations, and you must let me go my own way. No tagging after me when I want to go into the village. Some one in the village will know what is going on. No one would come from the outside to play a game like this." bottom of this muddle it will be your lovely self. Good luck, sweetheart!" Three or four days passed. Zudorn went about her work systematically. One day she came upon a bit of news that startled her profoundly. It was of such a character that she dared not impart this news to John. He must be kept in total ignorance. The brain that had instigated this really criminal joke was in New York. It was the tool of this cunning brain she must bring to light and confusion. Her uncle: How the man hated John, to play so despicable a feat upon his people! The old suspicions returned, stronger than ever. She was growing a bit afraid of this uncle of hers; she was beginning to understand that flesh and blood did not always count. But why? Why should he wish to harm John Storm? It was an unanswerable question. She realized that from now on she must be on her guard. Her uncle must never learn that she entertained the least suspicion. That night they all received a shock. The hand suddenly appeared on the side of the house, and even as they rushed out to look at it it slowly faded. Zodora threw a quick, clerical glance. THE The Old Man Accessed Her, but John intervened, but there was no spot of light in the distance to remind her suspicions that a "magic eastern" was being forward against the mile of the home. The result of this violation was the final ordinance of the help, with the emancipation of the housemaid and the boy who did threw away the pigeon. The mother had been fairly exposed to them previously the hour they were hardly anguished. When the opened hand expressed the spirit night old again filled the chest and smiled out with delight in his eyes. The sound of his wipe and excitement, with a bodily browning wag for the homeward, the old man deserved her, but John honeymoon. The poor girl had only been content to see how near she could get to the spartan. She was fortunate to have escaped with her life. Later John began to show preoccupation, and when questioned by Anderson he admitted that there had been an episode of his younger days that he had all but forgotten. The dark spot in the palm of the hand had finally brought back the scene vividly. "I used to come home during college days to hunt a little. There's quail and partridge' galore in November. I need to take young Jimmy Bolton along to carry the game." He was only a kid. Well, to make a long story short, I was careless in handling the gun, and some of the charge went into Bolton's hand. The best thing, we can do, then, is to locate him. He wasn't always quite right in the upper story. But how the dickens he should come to think up such a hoax and spring it after all these years gets me." Zudom said nothing. There was nothing for her to say. "So we'll take a look into Jimmy's afair," concluded John. But Jimmy had not been seen by any one for several weeks. The specter suddenly ceased operations. A week passed, and both Storm and Zudom concluded to return to town, but to return secretly the first time the hand made its appearance again. Oddly enough Storm also had vague suspicions regarding the brain behind Bolton, but, perhaps foolishly, he refrained from confiding to Zudorn. He had become reasonably sure that Hassam All was somewhere in the background. Jimmy Bolton was incapable of perpetrating a hoax of this peculiar order without capital. At any rate he was determined to put the matter boldly to Hassam All. Amed was not going to admit him at first. Orders were orders. But when Storm declared that he would come back with a policeman Amed concluded to accept the lesser of two civils. Storm found himself in the familiar drawing room. Zudorn seemed everywhere in the arrangement of the flowers, the pictures, the music rack. "Well, sir," said a cold voice from behind, "this is an honor forced upon THE WORLD'S FINEST KUNG FU KUNG FU He Suddenly Drew Back His Hand, but Storm Was Too Quick For Him. me. I have forbidden you the hospitality of this house." "I am well aware of that," returned Storm, quite as coldly as Hassam All. "I have not come for hospitality. What I demand to know is, what the devil do you mean by setting a half witted boy up to such a beastly game as that spectral hand?" Storm shook his hat under Hassam All's nose. All the fury against this young man bubbled up in Hassam All's heart and incentiously was permitted to overflow the brim. He wanted John Storm dead, dead at his feet. He suddenly drew back his hand, but Storm was too quick for him. Aimed, seeing his master in danger, "seized a vase and stole up in behind Storm." But from her boudou above Zudora had heard the loud voices. She held in her hand only a book. She flung it with more accuracy than is generally credited to the feminine arm. It hit Amed squarely on the shoulder; and the vase clattered to the floor. John flung Hassam All from him and faced Zudora. "I am sorry, dear, to have a rumpus like this, but I lost my temper." "And perhaps I lost mine," said Hasan Ali, recognizing the need of a bit of diplomacy. "I had forbidden him the house, Zudora. He pushed his way in with threats of police." "You were wrong, John," said Zudora, with no small diplomacy herself. "There is nothing to prevent my seeing you when and where I will, but this is my uncle's house. He has a perfect right to deny you admittance if he no wishes." John swallowed hard. He was not expecting a rebuke from such a quarter. He apologized again and left the house. At his apartments a telegraph awaited him. The specter had returned, and the farmers were patrolling the county with shoqura. A carrier pilgrim acquainted Kndora with the East. The next morning the two left for the south. Kndora nor Jebu referred to the row with Hamam All. "Let me work alone. The night of you may more away this boy," she said. "All right." he answered, but with the personal reservation that he would for- ```markdown ``` Zudera Was Suddenly Dragged In and Securely Bound. Zudera Was Suddenly Dragged In and Securely Bound. low her and remain within call. Zudera found Jimmy Bolton and Jimmy Bolton found her, much to her discomfort and alarm. She had gone for opposite to where the specter hound usually appeared, and she discovered in a window of a shack, on the opposite bill the Cyclopean eye she had hitherto hunted for in vain. Without the slightest hesitancy she sought the shack, knocked intrepidly and was suddenly dragged in and securely bound. In the dim light she could see that Bolton was not untouched with insanity. Storm had promised not to follow, but she never went out at night without his being somewhere near. He too had seen the flashing eye. A brief tableau of Zudora struggling in the doorway was enough. He was nearly as mad as poor Jimmy Bolton. He used the fellow roughly and left him exhausted and thoroughly cowed in a corner and then liberated Zudora. In the title of the shock was a giant stereophonion, capable of throwing a concentrated ray a thousand yards or more. The plate projected was really an X ray exposure of Bolton's hand. John threatened and calped and even offered money to Bolton if he would confess who had set him up to this trick. But Jimmy refused to divulge his secret. He feared the threats of Hassan All far more than the threats of his victim. A week later the crops were being harvested, and Zudora and John returned to the city, each secretly wondering what the next ordeal would hold for them. [TO BE CONTINUED.] THE MOST FAMOUS SONG. An Air Familiar to Almost Every Country in the World. A London paper recently asked the question, "Which is the world's most famous song?" and then proceeded to make an unexpected answer—namely, that it is not "Auld Lang Syne," "Annie Laurie," "Home, Sweet Home," "God Save the King," "America." "The Watch on the Rhine," "The Marseillais" or "The Last Rose of Summer," all of which would seem to be probable candidates for the honor. What is it, then? The answer is "Malbrook," whose refrains, "We won't go home till morning," and "For he's a jolly good fellow," are equally familiar in Europe and in America. The air of the song has been sung in Europe since the time of the crusades, when it was carried to the east and so became familiar to Turks and Arabs. The modernization of the song dates from some time after the battle of Malplaquet, when it was first sung by a French music at Versailles, whence it spread to Paris and throughout France and, as has been said, gave the great Duke of Marlborough more celebrity than all his victories. The words were printed on fans and screens and were sung in palaces and on the streets. The still further modernization for the exigencies of roistering melody was the last touch which insured the song universal popularity. Incorporated in opera bouffe by Bisset, sung by Marie Antoinette in the Tulieries, introduced by Beaumarchais in "The Marriage of Figaro" and by Beethoven in his symphony and hummed by the great Napoleon whenever he entered a battle, the air of "Malbrook" has literally sung itself into the heart of the world. And Du Maurier understood its infinite possibilities when he had, Triby transform it into a great lyric tragedy. A Lucky Invitation. Marshal Gourko, the famous Russian general, was a terrible autocrat. On one occasion an impersonator of celebrated men was performing at a theater in Odessa. One evening he received a mysterious message, which read, "Study General Gourko." In Russia it is better not to inquire into matters that one does not understand, and so the artist spent an hour in privately impersonating the autocratic Russian. INCREASEMENTS UPON MORTS State Consisted Principle of Shipping Protest CONCURS IN VIEWS OF U. S. England Declares Alleged Fraudulent Shipping Practices Force Search of Ships. The reply of Great Britain to the protest of the United States against British practices in interfering with the neutral trade of this country was made public at the state department. In tone the British note is even more friendly and in spirit quite as frank as the American note. It is in most respects a convincing argument in support of the British exercise of its control of the seas and seeks to refute some of the contentions set forth in the American protest. Aside from the protest against the methods rather than the principle of the British policy, it was considered that the strongest point in the American note was the contention that Great Britain had violated her own and accepted rule in her treatment of foodstuff as absolute contraband when consigned to neutral countries adjoining Germany. The British reply to this contention is probably the weakest point in the reply. While it is maintained that Great Britain has adhered to the accepted rule, and while it is declared that it is her present intention to do so, an excuse for departure from the rule in future is sought in the allegation that her enemies are violating the accepted rules of civilization and humanity. As was expected, Great Britain gives every assurance that could be desired of conducting her operations with the least possible harm to the interests of the United States and those of neutral trade in general and borrowing the very language of the American note with regard to trade interest, asserts that only such interference as "is necessary to protect the belligerent's national safety, and then only to the extent to which this is necessary," it is warranted or intended by Great Britain. It is explained that this note is a preliminary communication, and will be followed by one dealing in more detail with the issues raised. Taking up the American contention that British practices have caused a depression in American trade by denying American products their established markets in neutral countries the British cite the American export figures for November, 1913 and 1914 Great Britain concedes that cotton may have fallen off, but points out that she cannot be blamed for that, as she has practiced the intention of not interfering with cotton as contraband of war. Replying to the American contentions regarding copper, Great Britain shows from American figures how tremendously the imports of copper by the neutral countries contiguous to Germany and Austria have increased since the war. "With such figures," the note declares, "the presumption is very strong that the bulk of copper consigned by these countries has recently been intended not for their own use, but for that of a belligerent who cannot import it direct." It is declared that four cargoes of copper and aluminum nominally consigned to Sweden are known by the British authorities to have been definitely consigned, to Germany, and hence are being detained for prize court proceedings. It is clearly stated in the note that Great Britain believes that the Unit ed States must bear some of the re sponsibility for delays for neutral shipping because of its action in prohibiting the publication of ships' man effects until thirty days after they have left port, the effect of which has been, the note declares, the exam nation and detention of more ships than would otherwise have been nocessary. CARDINAL MERCIER. Germans Deny Belgian Prelate Was Arrested. Photo by American Police Association. "The derby exhibition that the whole country are a joke." "When he leaked by the dawn, she must be afraid" - Police Scrolls SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1915. The Scrap Book One of the coaches at Yale tells of an old countryman and his wife who, on a visit to New Haven, were interested with women of certain maneuvers of the football team. The old gentleman walked slowly around one stalwart player, looking him over as he might have done a horse he was about to purchase; then: ```markdown ``` "He's nigh on to six feet, ain't he?" "Every inch of it." "Weighs about one hundred and ninety odd, eh?" "I reckon." "Well, football sure does develop 'em most powerful." "He's a fine young man," commented Narah. "Man," exclaimed Henry; "ho ain't no man! Professor Hunter, who never died in his life, has just told me that that young person is in his fourth year."—New York Post. Time and a Talk: Mark Sullivan, the editor of Collier's Weekly, was the speaker of the evening at a recent banquet given in Detroit by the Adertac club. He was the last on the program. It was noticed that Mr. Sullivan spoke very rapidly, though eloquently. His remarks were brief, and afterward it was wondered by those who heard him why he didn't speak longer. "I omitted many things that I intended to say," said Mr. Sullivan to a friend afterward. "Why?" the friend asked. "It was so late," answered Mr. Sullivan. "It wasn't very late," the friend replied, "and the audience was very anxious to hear you." "I looked at my watch when I got up," said Sullivan, "and it was a quarter to 12. At that hour no one should attempt to make a speech." "Heaven's man!" exclaimed the friend. "you've got eastern standard time. It was only a quarter of 11 when you started" -Detroit Free Press. The Soft Answer. Walter H. Marshall, manager the Vanderbilt, had to wait so long for one of his own elevators the other morning that when the door finally opened he was prepared to give the attendant a scolding. "Where did you come from?" he demanded, meaning, of course, from which floor. He was misunderstood by the new man, who had just been put on the lever. "From Tipperary, sorr." was the reply. Involuntarily the manager started to bum, "It's a long way." Then he amused and forgot to scold.—New York Times. Appiled His Dinner Edgar Bronson on leaving Quito sware that he would never again go to South America. "They're too easy go- ing about their food down there." Bronson complained. "I'm not hard to suit, but they annoy me. Last time I was in Quito I stopped at a lit- tle hotel run by a half breed. I secured a magnificent Chicago steak from the steward of a New York steamer and conveyed it, packed in ice, to the chef. I thought more of that steak than a woman does of her teeth. I anticipated the one great treat of my existence when it was served for dinner that night. I bathed, shaved and dressed in honor of the event and told the waiter to bring on my steak. It was delayed. What's the matter? I roared at him. 'Why don't you hurry with that steak?' I a moment, senor, the waiter soothed me. 'It is coming. There was an ac- cident, senor. The cook's dog, he stole the senor's steak, and it take the cook half of the hour to run the measurable dog down and tek the bifstek away from him.' Natural Mistake Henry J. Byron, the playwright, was a witt and a wag. It was Byron who said a play is like a cigar—if a failure so pulling can make it draw, but if it is a surprise everybody wants a box. Stirling Clyde was for many years a well known English manager whose number of operations was Newhampton. He was addicted to the mood to hit and, having a happy symphony and board, successfully arranged a prilled and muggy "...inspire. One and only Syrren was in the bishopric, and gave Cyrryn, Syrren to his representative authority, he requested of a friend who he knew, "what is Sham- ling Cyrryn," was the reply. "Oh," snucked Bynon, "I thought it was wetly Lynne." NAT WON HIS WABER He Proved He Could Make Money on the Straw so We'll go on. Sheridan Shook, one of the most celebrated of the New York theater managers of his generation, used to tell with a characteristic chuckle a story illustrating the quick witteness the enterprise and the native shrewdness of Nut C. Goodwin. It was during Goodwin's engagement in "Hobbies," of which he was the life and center. Shook, A. M. Palmer, Ed ward E. Rice and other theatrical mag nates of that well remembered time were sitting near the curb in front of the Urban Square theater one after moon talking shop, when Goodwin, who had been to the funeral of a fellow Thelpian, Joined the group. He was sad and mad. Being asked the reason why, he explained that the clergy man's culinary had made an impression on him and that one of the actors in attendance upon the solemn services had persisted in talking shop. The deeper he went into details in his explanation the more disgusted he became with player folk in general and expressed a wish, to quit the profession. "Hub!" aborted Shook, "you couldn't do anything but act." "Couldn't IF" (This with sure con idence in his verittability.) "No." Shook persisted, "you couldn't earn your salt in any other way." After considerable discussion of the matter, with more or less beat or Goodwin's side and exasperating imperturbability on Shook's, the latter bet Godwin a week's salary that he could not make the same amount is the same time by any other means than his regular appearances before the footlights. Goodwin eagerly took on the wager with the stipulation that it must be decided in the week next following, and he agreed that he would interrupt his playing in the meantime. Summoning his Yankee ingenuity to his aid, Goodwin hit upon an idea. He placed an advertisement in a morning newspaper of large circulation: WANTED.—A companion to accompany a gentleman to Europe; salary no object, good fellowship the only requisite; send stamp for reply. Before the end of the week Goodwin had received 8,500 replies. Since the postage in those days was 3 cents his revenue from the sale of the stamps exceeded his salary as an actor and thus he was able to claim forfeit from Shook.—Detroit Free Press. Opportunity Opportunity has hair in front; be mind she is bald. If you seize her by the forelock you may hold her, but if suffered to escape not Jupiter himself can capture her again. - Latin Proverb. Helping the Enemy. A coal heaver was getting in a load of coal in the suburbs of London. He was shoveling in the coal at a good rate when he was startled by a terrific yell from the house adjoining. "Wet the dickens in the matter?" queried the coal man, starting up. A disheveled looking individual made his appearance at the door. "Matter, you thickhead!" shouted the man, frantically endeavoring to pull his half up in clots by the roots. "You are putting the coal down the wrong hole. My wife's people live there!"—London Tit-Bits. Not Cabinet Size. An ex-senator in Washington was talking one afternoon to a group of newly elected congressmen about to be sworn in. "He careful, boys," said he, "not to appear green. Think before you speak and you'll not give your CARNEYER "I WANT MY LIFEHOLDERS TAKEN." selves away. I should hate to hear that any of you had acted as a new member once did. "As soon as he reached Washington he went to'n photographer's to be pictured for the papers. "I want my likeness taken," said be. "Cabinet? asked the photographer. "The man, who was new to Washington, reddened and looked pleased. 'No,' be replied, 'just plain, everyday congressman.'"—New York Times. World's Largest Armory. The largest armory in the world, it is asserted, is now being built in New York city for the Eighth coast artillery at Kingbridge road and Jerome avenue. It will extend for $78 feet on Jerome avenue and 600 feet on Kingbridge road, covering an area equal to ninety city lots, and its superstructure requires 8,000 tons of steel. The roof arches have the greatest span of any in the world. Only one building, one of these at the Chicago expedition, ever had a greater, and this has since been destroyed. FRENCH SOLDIER MURDERED SQUARE. BARGES USED AS HOSPITAL IN FRANCE. Agents' Contest. VOTING COUPON. Name..... Address..... (GOOD FOR 15 VOTES.) WOLF BROTHERS' Improved 1915 Model, 2 oz. Solid Brass Giant Hair Straightener and Dryer Comb. 50 cents. 21 Actual Length of Comb is 9 inches Mode of solid brass and has full round bristle. Being solid and sensitive this Comb will hold hair longer than any other Comb on the market. Other Combs are good are advertised for $1.90. Our Price is Fifty Cents, and we give Lung Minced Free When ordering by mail send 5 2-cent change for postage. Agents Wanted. WOLF BROS. 1214 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 1814, by American Press Association. PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT. Worry and Adrenalin. Every time we are excited, every time we worry a reflex action is sent to the adrenals, which causes a pouring into the system of adrenaline the latter increasing the heart action and the arterial tension. This fact explains why worry and excitement so often lead to arteriosclerosis, heart disease and nephritis. -Dr. Edmund M. Pond, Surgeon to Rockland Hospital, Before Vermont Dental Society When Paderewski Was Poor. Paderewski's first really important engagement as a pianist was in Paris. He was engaged to play in the drawing room of a lady famous for her musicians, and his fee, which seemed to him enormous, was $20. He managed to persuade the human agent to pay him in advance, and when Paderewski had resumed his dress suit from pawn and paid for shows, gloves, the and other essentials he had no money left for cab hire, so he was forced to walk to the scene of his engagement. The music loving audience inspired him. He played with feeling, passion and mastery of his instrument as never before. His success was instant and unmistakable. The poor player had suddenly become the lion of the hour and fame and fortune were measured him. At last, after discagagging himself from his admirers, he turned to leave, when his hostess, remembering with regret the smallness of the fee for so marvelous a performance, offered him her carriage for his return home. But Paderewski's pride came to the rescue. In his courtesies get reserved way he made a formal bow, and saying "No thank you, madame; my own is waiting" he stepped out for his long walk homeward. -Peat son's Weekly. EXPLOSIONS IN MINES. A Device For Confining Them to Their Point of Origin. At first a device has been discovered to limit an explosion in a coal mine to certain workings and keep it from spreading to others. The device was discovered by Teffanel and is now used to a great extent in Germany and is being tried in the United States. It all happens on the fact that if you can cool a block of an igniting gas, below the point of ignition it will go out. The most important experiment to show the principles of that of the wire and the manner in which a piece of copper Wife be twisted into a white sand one end thrust into a candle flame, the candle will grow dimmer and finally go out for the copper wire, being a good conductor of heat, conducts on the heat faster than it is formed and brings the whisk below the point of ignition. Teflon's device is to put up numerous shelves across the horizontal tunnels in jumps and to fill these with broken stone. The stone, as the front of the exclamation, consisting of burning gas, reaches it, absorbs a great deal of the heat. It has been found in actual trials that the explosion goes on for about 240 feet beyond the shelves of stone and then ceases. The miler's safety lamp invented by Jey shows the same principle. It is nothing but an ordinary wick surrounded with a wire gauze. An explosive mixture will, of course, seep through the gauze and become ignited by the flame, but it will not explode beyond the gauze on account of the fine heat conducting qualities of the latter. The same thing is seen in the laboratory when a flame is held under a wire netting. It will not appear above the netting. If lighted above the netting it will not appear below it. -Chicago Herald. VODKA'S BITTER FOE The Man Who Brought About its Prohibition in Russia. Michael D. Tebellshef, the man responsible for the present governmental ban on vodka, the demoralizing, Russian drink, is a pessant by birth and originally a house painter. Then he became mayor of the city of Samara and is now a millionaire. Physically he is a giant, standing over six feet four inches in his stocking feet and of powerful build. Although he is fifty-five years old, he looks much younger. Eleven years ago he began the campaign which resulted in the official or der against liquor soon after war was declared. Following his term of office as mayor of Samara he was elected to the duma on an anti-vodka platform and managed to secure the passage of a bill bearing on the question, which was finally tabled in the imperial council. Nothing daunted, he secured an audience, after a time, with the czar and has at last seen his efforts crowned with success--for the period of the war at least--Argnant. Warning. When she letteth the rocklessly spend And laughth to thee she go broke. Thou mayst jolly her on without end, For she taketh thee but as a joke. But when she demurreth at price And childdeth for what thou hath spent Then art treading on treasured us ice. For the maiden hath mourn intent Residence, 618 N. 1st St.—Shop in Rear. 'Phone: Monroe-3166. Special Attention Paid to the Taking of Contracts for Building of Any Style of Architecture. Job Work a Specialty. 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EDITOR All communications intended for publication should be sent so as to reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va., as second-class matter. You can worry yourself into the grave or you can dance yourself into the poor house. Col. Theodore Roosevelt admits to have gone into an eclipse and to have pulled the scape in after him. President Woodrow Wilson is tired of the Presidency, but he is willing to try the experiment two years ahead of getting more tired than he is now When it comes to psychological argument at the White House, this country is enjoying unbounded prosperity and business interests are on the boom. In order to believe this, it will be necessary for you to remain in the White House and not go out in the financial centers, where you will most business not only tattered and torn, but actually bewailing over the conditions which have overtaken this same business spoken of so joyfully in the White House of the nation Mr. E. R. Chesterman is doing some "mighty" interesting writing, those days, and furnishing some interesting and valuable information concerning conditions in this State. He takes dry subjects and makes them not only interesting but enjoyable. His "Hilliteracy in Virginia" is a typical specimen of his work of this character and is a valuable addition to the already interesting rewards of the Department of Public Instruction. May he continue the good work. MORR TROUBLE We are at a loss to understand conditions at Nashville, Tennessee. We read the last issue of the organ of the National Baptist Publishing Board and found there an admirably written communication in support of Dr. K. H. Boyd and a violent attack upon the National Baptist Convention. We do not know that we have any right to exercise aorship over this publication or even to criticise the editorial management, but at the risk of having our fingers scorched so to speak, we are venturing to do so. The editorial management is held responsible for all of these letters, it matters not who is forwarding them. Of course, there are some of the brethren, who like a light about as well as we do, but at this time, the denomination cannot afford it and the National Baptist Publishing House would be the greatest sufferer. The thing to do is for some of us to stuff channel down the mouths of some of our deep-throated friends for the time being and get the conservative elements together and discuss the situation from an intelligent business stand-point. Hot air and argument have never soiled a business proposition. Facts will go twenty five miles, while hot air is pulling on his boots. We are borrowing this expression, of course. Find out what is due Dr. Boyd and pay it and lot Dr. Boyd find out what the National Baptist Convention is worth to him and the business and arrange a reasonable compensation along these lines, if the business is in a condition to pay it. All business now is in a sickly stage and these kind of upheavals are certain to produce apoplexy, resulting in speedy death. The National Baptist Convention sta people seem to have held up in their attacks and let us hope that the friends of Dr. Boyd will do the same thing. Dr. Boyd's personal communi- tion, which we reproduced in fol- these columns was a gem although here and there, we thought we de- tected evidences that he was suffering with pant-uptheing. He is too far advanced in years to engage in such a content and he will find that it will prolong his life for him to have peace. We venture the assertion that the National Baptist Convention will not find a gold mine at Nashville. If it is taken over by the over-salacious members of that convention, it will prove to be a white elephant, although under Dr. Boyd's management, it may be ultimately a paying asset. Let reason prevail and these outlandish appeals in the Baptist papers coase. ANOTHER CRIME IN GEORGIA. It now seems that the lynchers are about to make up for lost time. The following telegraphic report explains itself: Monticello, Ga., Jan. 14. Four colored prisoners, two, women and two women, were taken from the county jail here last night by a mob of about 2,000 masked men, marched to a tall pine tree in the outskirts of Monticello, hanged, one by one, and then riddled with ropes. The bodies were found early today hanging to the tree. The victims were Daniel, Harber, his two married daughters, Eda Charles and Ella Charles, and his son, Jesse. An attack on Chief of Police Williams, when he attempted to arrest the Barbers Wednesday night on the charge of selling intoxicants illegally led to the lynching. The officer was badly clubbed, and clasped Barbers wife, daughters, and son beat him. So Barber himself threatened to shoot him. Barber's wife was shot and badly wounded during the struggle. Sheriff Izell was notified of the trouble and hurried to the scene placing the accused under arrest. Feeling attacked by the incident resulted in the motif forcing its way into the jail last night. The sheriff was overpowered, the cell keys taken from his booth, and the prisoners obtained. There is no crime in the criminal history of this country that will surpass in downright brutality this lynching of two men and two women. The affair is all the more revolting when it is remembered that one of the women had been previously badly wounded. The case was one of ordinary fighting in which an officer got the worst of the encounter. The reports state that the better class of white people are aroused on account of the outrage and certainty they should be. In this case, the solicitation is incorrect resigned in the murdering of practically a whole family. When shall these conditions please? What must be the price we shall pay for the right to live and exercise our right to enjoy our pursuit of happiness? It would have been far better, for these colored people to have dead fighting than to have been ruthlessly slaughtered in this manner. The Governor has offered a reward for the conviction of the murderer and this is in keeping with the u-night conduct of the better class of white people in the Southland. The punishment should have met ed at the time. As the matter now stands that cowardly sheriff should be removed from office. Such an offi- cial is a disgrace to Georgia. Col- ored men must act like white men and sell their lives as dearly as pos- sible in dealing with this strata of white humanity. God will bring all things right in his own time, but be the exercise of just a little manhood, we can do much to help Him. ECTOES FROM PRESIDENT WILSON'S SPEECH We are not at all surprised that President Woodrow Wilson's speech delivered at Indianapolis, Ind. should have stirred up a horse's nest, so to speak among the politicians and statesmen. Senator Borah delivered the most caustic reply to that peculiar and remarkable deliverance. Many of his points are well taken. Just now when non-partisan action is necessary in dealing with foreign questions, the mistake made by the Chief Executive is all the more apparent. It seemed to us that "the lost his head" at an inopportune time and furnished political capital for his political pursuits, who are not slow to make use of it. Senator Borah is quoted in the news columns of the 14th, as follows: In the course of the discussion, Senator John Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, declared with emphasis that President Wilson would be "remoninated and re-elected." Senator Borah, of Idaho, was referred to as a Republican President possibly, and Senator Cummins, of Iowa, voiced the wish that President Wilson could be confined to "the exercise of his constitutional powers." Senator Borah delivered a general broadside against the administration which reached a climax in an attack on the chief executive's impeach in the political wake with particular reference to the President's warning to "men who should dare to break the solidarity of the Democratic team for any purpose or from any motive." The Idaho senator denounced this statement, comparing it with "the sole and central principle upon which any corrupt political machine was ever organized or put into existence. He declared it was like 'the utterances of 'Tom Taggart, of Indiana to his follower' 80, of whom pleaded guilty yesterday to the crime of political corruption," and "the orders issued by Murphy to his fellows' manumission will follow the dictates of the captain, regardless of the dictates of conscience or judgment." Evidently Senator Borah had Dem- ocratic sympathizers" for the President had made an assault upon the members of his own party. He is quoted further. This criticism was drastic, but who can deny that it was deserved? The report says further. "It is a remarkable speech," Senator Borah continued. "It's purpose and purport cannot be mistaken or misunderstood. It is a most violent attack upon one of the great political parties of this country by the chief magistrate of the nation, a party in whose traditions millions of his countrymen take great pride and in whose politics they devoutly and patriotically believe. It not only challenges the wisdom of its leaders but it assails the intelligence and patronism of the rank and file. "All this is done at a time when our country has some need, of united wisdom and patriotism, when the American people regardless of party have long shown patience and for bearance and have long tendered support in order that a situation be made unjust for us, applications might not be aggravated. The people were not prepared for such a peach at such a time. "Mr. President, we accept the challenge. While opposing no legislation which we deem to be, wise and for the public good, we will hold ourselves perfectly free to oppose, in all proper ways and to the full extent of our ability, that which we deem to be unwise. Understanding that our chief magistrate prefers the leadership of a party to a chief magistrate of an entire people, we shall not need to be reminded of that fact again." There can be no question but what Senator Borah has correctly sized up the situation and that he is expressing the prevailing opinion of the great American electorate to whom will ultimately be submitted the questions at issue. The report continues: Senator Borah appealed for an extra session of Congress next spring in which to pass rural credits legislation, which he insisted was vastly more important than the ship purchase bill. The Federal reserve act he characterized as "a sort of antediluvian mastodon, too bad for a managerie and too much Hilfe for the operating table, designed for the Treasury, but seemingly on its way to the Smithsonian Institution." Referring to the outlook for 1916, the Senator said that the cry of the campaign would "not be for new ideas, but for bread, not for more rhetoric, but for more soup." Of the administration's proposal to acquire the Nicaraguan Canal route, he said, "having built one canal and given it to England, we want to build another and give it to Germany." This then is the issue very plainly stated. That speech of President Wilson has furnished more political capital for the Republican managers than any other Democratic leaders could do. Another report the next day as sent out from Washington shows that the Republican leader saw a glorious opportunity to make an appeal to the American people for Republican House Leader Mann of Illinois to pick up the subject and is quoted as follows. After quoting from the Indianapolis address of the President with reference to the trade commission law features which call for investigation along tariff lines, Mr Mann said: "In fact, the President claims that he sneaked something into a law that was not understood by Congress. In this House, when a gentleman rises and says that he sneaked something into a law as a joker without the other side suspecting it, he would lose cast as an honorable legislator and man." And it is because of this fact that I rise to defend the President in the accusation which he brought against himself. I regret that the President does not have that fine sense of legislative honor which would have prevented him from making such a claim for himself." Then, taking up that portion of the trade commission bill which the President declared gave the commission sample authority to make inquiries for the purpose of obtaining information that would be useful in further revisions of the tariff. Mr. Mann contended that this provision, written by Representative Stevens, of Minnesota, the ranking Republican member of the interstate commerce committee, and that there was no thought in the mind of anybody concerned that authority was conveyed such as would be exercised by a tariff board. "From the beginning of the consideration of the trade commission bill until the referenced report had been adopted," said Mr. Mann, "Representative Covington, of Maryland, Democrat, and Mr. Stevens frequently consulted with me in regard to this measure, which as we understand, was to be treated as a nonpartisan proposition. "Mr. Covington, if he were asked would say that this provision which the President says he has snuck into a bill without the knowledge of Republicans was put into the bill by the gentleman from Minnesota, Mr. Stevens. Now, what I want to know is whether the President, having the power which he thinks he has obtained by snuck methods, will exercise it." Turning to the Democratic side of the House, Mr. Mann cried: "Will you give him the money to make a tariff investigation as to facts, and will he do it?" It is evident that the Republican leaders have accepted the gauge of battle from President-Wilson, that they consider him an open partisan rather than a Republican President. All of his measures now will have rough sledding and if he has been weared by past combats, he will be worn out by the coming warfare. In the face of pending dangers, God save the Country. New Governor Reviews Parade of Militia and Marching Clube — McClain inaugurated Lieutenant Governor. Martin G. Brumbaugh was inaugurated governor of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg and reviewed the parade surrounded by his family and many invited guests. Frank B. McClain, of Lancaster was inaugurated lieutenant governor in the senate chamber. Both branches of the legislature then adjourned to attend the inaugural of Mr. Brum baugh. Rev. W. J. Swelgart, of Huntingdon, a former teacher of Dr. Brum baugh, invoked the blessing, and Chief Justice J. Hay Brown, of Lan caster, administered the oath. The new governor then delivered his inaugural address. In strong language he recommended to the legislature the enactment into law of all the policies he had declared for. in his platform, including local option woman's suffrage, child labor law workmen's compensation act, etc. When Governor Brumbaugh finished his address a salute was fired at the state arsenal and the governor's party was driven over the line of parade escorted by the Governor's Troop of Harrisburg. They then took their places on the stand and reviewed the parade. The governor's party consisted of state officials, judges and Mayor John K. Royal, of Harrisburg, who occupied about thirty automobiles. General E. Dev. Morrell, of Philadelphia, was grand marshal, with Colonel J. B. Hutchinson, Eighth Infantry, Harrison, in command of the military division, composed of companies from the Fourth and Eighth regiments; Congressman W. S. Vare Philadelphia, in command of the civil division, composed of political clubs from Philadelphia, West Chester Scranton, Huntingdon, Altoona, Harrison and other places, and M. Harvey Taylor, Harrison, in command of the division comprising firemen from Harrison and York. The four troops of the state police were mobilized for the parade and to handle the crowds. Thousands of people from all sections of the state poured into the city to attend the ceremonies. The marching clubs, headed by politicians of large and small caliber, and brass bands, marched cheering through the streets, many carrying banners inscribed with Republican policies. Governor Brumbaugh announced these appointments: Francis Shunk Brown, of Philadelphi, to be attorney general. Cyrus E. Woods, of Westmoreland to be secretary of the commonwealth James S. Hlatt, of Philadelphia, to be private secretary. Italy's Death Roll Grown. Detailled reports received in Rome regarding Italy's stupendous earth quake disaster increase rather than diminish the appalling list of dead and the enormous property loss. The Messagero, after making a careful computation of all the figures it has been able to gather from the districts and villages hitherto isolated, announces that the number of dead and injured in the Abruzzi alone is 30,000, without including the Sora district. San Atollo has 200 dead and 500 injured; Morina, 1500 dead; Cinatrio 600 injured; Cervaro, 300 victims; Borgo, 50 dead, and Valleroveto, 180 dead. It is semi-officially estimated that there are still 12,000 bodies buried under the fallen walls of Avezano Rescuers believe that there are still many alive beneath the ruins, and he role efforts are being made to rescue them. Eighteen persons were taken out alive after three days' imprisonment in the ruins. Earthmine shocks still continue at Sora, and the authorities declare that there is not a single house in the town that is safe. Fully 1000 victims are buried in the debris, and the authorities declare slight shocks continue, causing destruction of unsafe walls in the districts where the earthquake did the greatest damage. No strong shocks have occurred anywhere, however, to make the disaster worse. Four of Family Perish In Fire. Four of a family of eight persons were burned to death when fire swept through their apartments over a fur-suit store at 103 South street, Philadelphia. The mother and two of her daughters were severely injured when they were forced to leap three stories into the arms of policemen. Those who perished were Fritz Levinky, fifty-two years old, and two daughters and a son, ranging in age from four to fourteen years. His wife Beasle, forty-three years old, and two daughters, Ethel and Rose, eighteen and nineteen years old respectively plunged from a third-story window as the flames began to envelop their clothing. Although Mrs. Levinky's fall was broken by Policewoman Stewart and Schenk, she received a fracture of both legs and such serious internal injuries that she is expected to die. Her two daughters were only slightly hurt, and a little son was carried out unconscious. White House Baby Born to Mrs. Sopra A son was born at the White House THE NEW YORK TIMES Photos by American Press Association to Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, President Wilson's second daughter, who was Miss Jesse Woodyrow Wilson. The child was born on Sunday afternoon and the fact was formally announced by Secretary Tumulty in the following statement: "Dr. Grayson, the White House physician, states that Mrs. Sayre gave birth to a fine boy. Everything went perfectly and both are doing well." The newcomer at the White House welcomes seven and a half pounds wolhed seven and a half pounds. There was evidence that the arrival of little Mr. Sayre in the White House was an event that had deeply stirred everybody in the historic mansion, from the president down. For one thing, it was the first time that there had been a birth in the White House Since the administration of President Cleveland, the last child born there being Eather Cleveland. "Honor Bank" Closes in Unitentown. The First National bank, of Unitentown, Pa., known as "Josiah V. Thompson's bank," and one of the "honor" banks of the United States, was closed by order of its board of directors. The exact amount of deposits is not known, but according to a report last September they amounted to $2,650,000. It is said that the failure of Mr. Thompson, the president, to negotiate a loan of $2,000,000 on the contemplated sale of coal lands in Greene county, to which Mr. Thompson referred, precipitated the closing of the bank. Thompson is one of the largest individual coal land owners in the United States. The land comprises a large part of 200,000 acres. The transaction was to have involved $24,000,000. It is said: Mexican Elect New President. General Roque Gonzales Garza was named as provisional president of Mexico by the convention in session in Mexico City, over which he had presided. The preceding provisional president, General Eulallo Gutierrez, together with Generals Blanco, Robles and Jose Vasconcelos, left Mexico City for Pachuco. Martial law has been declared by General Garza and the city is being patrolled by mounted police. In electing General Garza the convention declared itself to be supreme, and until a new president is elected he will all will be active, executive and judicial powers. URGE 10-CENT BREAD Bakers See Solution of Problem In Increased Size of Loaf. Manufacture of a 10-cent loaf of bread throughout the United States was recommended at a meeting in Chicago of the efficiency-board of the National Bakers' association. The board is made up of bakers from twenty-six cities. They believe that this action is necessary as a result of the high price of wheat. Bread that weights twenty-six or twenty-seven ounces can be produced for 10 cents a loaf at a profit, it is said, whereas a loaf must be faced in the manufacture of a 5-cent leaf that weighs twelve ounces. The report of the efficiency board it was said, will show that at the normal price, four comprises 15 per cent of the manufacturing cost of bread. FINDS WIFE'S BODY IN CHEST Pittsburgh Man Makes Grusseme Discovery in His Home. Mystery surrounds the death of Mrs. Minnie Hunter, of Pittsburgh, whose body was found by her husband, Frank Hunter, a machinery manufacturer, in a cedar chest in their home. Mrs. Hunter disappeared on Monday. Her husband, after searching for four hours, went to the chest to see if she had worn her fur. Lifting the lid, he found her bed, the bed doubled tightly against the chest. Zappelin Foo Over Parts. A private dispatch from Berlin to ports that a Zappelin abruptly called over Parts and that an armed bomber detonated the French capital. It began soon. People of British Coast Towne Panic Stricken as Result of Raid of German Air Craft. The Germans delivered their first, but long feared, Zeppelin attack against England Tuesday night. A fleet of five air cruisers swooped across the North sea to the Norfolk coast, bombarded Yarmouth, sailed into the interior and dropped bombs on Sandringham, Shoringham and on Kings Lynn. At least four persons were struck dead, three at Yarmouth and one at Kings Lynn, and many are believed to have been injured by the devastating missiles which exploded with horrible force. Not all of the Zeppelins escaped. At least one was brought to earth and captured, together with officers and crew, at Hunston, a few miles from Sandringham. The others apparently regained safe airs and returned across the North sea to the base from which they had come. Just how many Zeppelin the German used in their first aerial raid is not known, but it is probable that at least three or four composed the raiding fleet. The royal family had left Sandringham hall, now used as the Queen Mother Alexandra's country place, only a few hours before bombs rained down near the palace. The allies are making a desperate effort to cut through the German line above St. Mihiel, near the eastern end of the battle line in France, according to the official communication from Paris. It is said that another German field work in the forest of Le Pratre was captured and that 600 yards of the German trenches have now been occupied. At the same time the allies are attempting to press forward to the northwest of St. Mihiel. These two movements, if successful, would compel the evacuation of St. Mihiel. Tenure of this town by the Germans, results in a sharp bend in the line of the allies, presenting a menace which they have been endeavoring to remove for woks. The French have retaken the positions of La Bolsaise captured by the Germans, the statement from Paris asserts, which says that "a fairly spirited engagement has been developing at La Bolsaise, where, following the breaking out of several fires, we were compelled, during the night of Jan. 17-18 to evacuate our positions. These, however, we recaptured on Jan. 18 at daybreak. The enemy has not renewed his attacks on this part of our front." A snow storm in Belgium in the region of Arraa and in the Vosgau interfaced with operations there and only artillery duels took place, without deceive result. Although there was no further fighting at Solsons, both sides are bringing up reinforcements and some hard fighting should soon develop in that region. "In the valley of the Alpine, in the east of Solosons, and in the section of Rheinau, there were artillery exchanges," the French statement declares. "To the northwest of Pont-a-Mousson we occupied another field work of the enemy, where we now occupy 500 yards of the trenches of the enemy." The official communication issued by the war office says that no notable incident has been reported from the war front. The Germans have begun another offensive movement, according to unofficial advice from Holland. It is said that the German heavy artillery went into action Monday and that a battle is in progress for possession of Ypres. The British are moving in fresh troops to defend this town around which occurred some of the heaviest fighting of the war at the time the Germans were attempting to force their way to the English channel. Friday Ban Off Meat Cardinal Bourne in London granted a dispensation to the Catholics of England to eat meat on Fridays and fast days. In a pastoral letter he says this step is necessary because of the high price of fish and the usual substitutes for flesh. Turks Flee From Czar's Troops. The pursuit of the Turkish troops fleeing before the Russians in the Caucasus is being pressed with vigor, despite the severe weather. The Russians, troops are only sixty miles from Ersermur, whose garrison is said to have been reduced to 5000 men. Hungary Tries to Make Peace Again. A Vesicle dispatch to the London Breaking News says that the official Gnomale d'Italia confirms the report that Hungary is trying to make peace apart from Austria. Antwerp Has Paid Ten Millions. It is officially announced that antwerp has paid $10,000,000 of the war that has lived up the city by the German Iowa's Big Drydeck. Few persons think of Iowa as a white where there is great interest in ship- ing mail matters, yet at Lake County they have just built a dry dock still four miles. This foot wide and 20 feet deep—the impress- ment island drydock in the world. There the chromatey of the state and the dream ships can have any reaping they may need. ```markdown ``` CARDINAL MERCIER MAKES PROTEST Belgian Prelate Tells of Treatment by Germans. The Amsterdam correspondent of Reuter's Telegram company telegraphs that Cardinal Mercier has made a formal protest against his treatment at the hands of the German authorities in Belgium; The cardinal has published his protest in the form of a letter, dated Jan. 10, and has sent copies to all the priests in his diocese. The letter follows: "Without doubt you have seen the communication from the German government of France, as published in the daily papers and in which it is declared 'that Cardinal Mercier, archbishop of Malines, in no wise hindered in the exercise of his episcopal work.' The facts show how for this report is from the truth. "On the evening of the list of January and on the next day soldiers forced their way into the vicarage, seizing my pastoral letter, and, contrary to my episcopal order, they prohibited the reading of the letter before the congregations, threatening the severeest punishment, which would have been inflicted on vicars or parishes. Our own dignity they did not spare. "On the 2d of January, early in the morning, at 6 o'clock, I received an order to appear on that same morning before the governor general to answer for my letter to the priests and parishioners. The next day I was forbidden to attend the service at the cathedral at Antwerp. Finally, I was not allowed to move about freely to visit other bishops in Belgium. "Your and my own rights are thus violated. As a citizen of Belgium, as a pastor and as a member of the Holy Congregation of Cardinals, I strongly protest against it. However, others may interpret it, this experience has proved that my pastoral letter has caused no danger of a rebellion. On the contrary, it has been instrumental in calming minds and appalling them. I congratulate you, that you have done your duty." GOEBEN DAMAGED BY MINES Former German Cruiser May Be Beyond Repair. The Turkish cruiser Sultan Selim, formerly the German cruiser Goeben, is reported to have been struck by a torpedo in the Bosphorus and to have been so badly damaged that she cannot be repaired. There is no official confirmation of this report. Russians Sikur Four Tursk Ships. A detachment of Russian torpedo boats has entered the Bay of Sinao, a Turkish port on the Black sea, in Asia Minor, and has sent to the bottom a Turkish steamer and three sailing vessels. The crews of all four ships were saved. The name of the steamer appears to have been the Megeorge. Safety First. Pure Drugs and Chemicals used, in filling your prescriptions. We carry large stock of Toilet Articles, Perfumery. Fine Stationery, Rubber Goods and general stock handled by first class druggists. We GUARANTEE the best service and lowest prices; quality considered. Special attention in filling your prescriptions. ```markdown ``` Leenberg (Va.) Notes. Sunday was an Ideal day with us at the Baptist church. Our pastor preached a soul stirring sermon at 11 o'clock to the gratification of all pres- ent from the subject. "The Great Physician," found in the Ninth Chap- ter of Matthews. S. S. was out in full. At 8 o'clock the Dr. was again in the holy place with Rev. W. R. Manley on the rostrum, Rev. Manley, prayed a very fervent prayer, the Subject, "Back sliding, its cause and results." Power 2-2:20. Rev. Détson's revival is still going on with some success, Rev. Jonos of Middleburg Virginia is assisting. The wedding bolls are singing. A Mr. Matthew and Miss Maggie Smith were quietly married Satur- day evening. are told Mr. Noble Adams and Mary Calinda Bently will tie the knot tomorrow. Little Samuel Helms is on the sick list with fever. Mrs. Josh Williams and Mrs. Garner Diggs spent sometime in the city the week end. Mr. Lodge Newman is still in the hospital. Mrs. Lucy Prince of Washington was in town the first Sunday in the year. M. C. A. was in town Saturday much improved from his fall on the ice. W. L. J. Reporter Gateville (N. C.) Notes. We have sad news for the Richmond Planet this week. Mr. J. Floyd Beacon the news writer for the Planet died the 25th, of December, 1914. He leaves a mother, father and two brothers, one sister and a host of friends and relatives to mourn the loss of a beloved church brother and Christian. We hate to depart from him but hope to meet him in the Kingdom. Mr. Edwin Ballard from Gateville is visiting his uncle in Richmond Va. Mrs. Everlona Pilant is still on the sick list. Mr. Joe Parker who has been visiting Gateville N. C. returned to Baltimore, his home Jan. 2, 1915. He will stop in Norfolk to get his wife. Mr. Charlie Hayes and Mr. Lloyd Knight and others will return to Colorado N. 41. Jan. 4, where they work. Mr. and Mrs. Carter and family were the guest of Mr. M. A. Beamon. Mrs. Amy Parker, returned home Saturday after visiting her sister in time of her trouble with her sick son. Mr. Hayes and Mr. Thomas Heimmon, a doctor and Mrs. Eva Coplin were in Norfolk Saturday to see the sick Mr. C. Coplin of Gatesville, N.C. Well we have had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Hope to remain a friend of the Planet. Miss Isabel Wade. Titns Town (Va.) Noten. Mt. Pleasant Sunday School, Deacon W. L. Hughes Supt. Open at 10.30 A. M. with 235 scholars present, collection-good. The Pulpit of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church was declared vacant at The Church meeting last Thursday, Dec. 31, 1914 and our pastor Rev. Z. Hughes was put on as honorary pastor but not active on a small pension. Rev. Hughes has done great work in Norfolk County, yet we love him and will care for him as long as he lives. So we extend a call to the public for trial sermons, ten Divines to preach in order to make a selection for our church. The membership of our church is 900 good standing located at North Titus Town, Norfolk County, Virginia. Address to W. L. Hughes Church Clerk, R. F. D. No. 1, Box 52 Norfolk County Virginia. Officers installed in Titus Town Lodge No. 197 K. of P. W. H. Harris, C. C., T. H. Marrow V. C.; J. T. Johnson, Prolate; N. L. Brickhouse, K. of R. and Seal; William Butcher, M. of F.; A. Paigz, Master of Exchequers; W. H. Dixon, Master of Exchequer; W. H. Dixon, M. at A.; E. F. Shaw, I. G.; Miles Camayal, O. G.; J. E. Washington, Master of Works; W. H. Harris Grand Representative; A. Paigz Alternate; Grand Deputy, Bro. C. G. Davis, Bro. J. E. Byrd and also The C. C. Bro. W. T. Bell of Damon Lodge. No. 12 Newport News were with us and also installed our officers. They gave a good time and also we made every thing pleasant for them. Bennoche (Va.) Kotz. Mr. Jua. Perguron, is improving pently from a sprained ankle. Rev. and Mrs. B. L. Denona have been injured from Spartanburg, R. C. Those who were called on account of illness of his sister Miss. Hattie M. Nicholson who departed the Mia Dan. 70, 1914. The left four children who were left in their care. Miss Gladys Suggs of Mifion has returned home after one week visit to her Aunt Mrs. Hattie Mass. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Claytor are proud over the visit of the Stork who left them a fine bouncing baby boy. The mother and baby are getting along nicely. Miss Jillie Williams of High St. has returned home from Lynchburg, where she spent New Years. Miss Irene Clarke has returned from Vicar and left Tuesday, evening Jan. 6, for Washington, D. C. Mr. Henderson Whales, of East Roanoke is reported on the sick list. Rev. Woods of Lynchburg Seminary preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning and night. Rev. J. H. Burks and his congregation rejoice on being able to stairs in their new building. Capt. John. H. Fowlkes of 30, 4th Ave N. W. is improving under the treatment of Dr. J B Claytor. Mr. and Mrs. Z. Becker of the Seventh. Ave. N. W. entertained at dinner 12 of their friends Sunday evening. Jan. 3rd. Rev. William J. Byrd and Mrs. Evelyn Byrd of Gorman Penn, after visiting relatives and friends at Floronce and Timmonsville returned home on train No. 82 North bound, Jan. 6th. Mrs. Briockington of Punta Gorda Ma. are here visiting relatives and friends at Timmons and Kingstree S. C. Miss Jemolla J. McKnight of Bonnettville S. C. passed through the city. Jan. 5, enroute for home. Mrs. P. E. Fleglar widow of the late Rev. Fleglar passed through the city recently enroute to Marlon, her old home. She lives now with her son-in-law Mr. Harrison at Sumter S. C. When soon she was quite well Mrs. Hosa Lee Myers after spending Christmas with relatives at Georgetown S. C., returned to Hennessville her home Jan. 6. Her little son Loltoy Chapparefield accompanied her. Mr. Geo. Holway an old Florentine, now in business at Kingstree S. C. passed through the city Jan. 6, enroute for home. Mr. Holway is quite a successful farmer. He runs two horse farm which produced this year 25 bales of cotton, 400 bushels of corn, 12 gallons syrup, 60 bushels of peas, 2000 pounds oats, 75 bushels of potatoes, 25 bushels of peas; 225 hundred pounds of tobacco; 800 pounds of pork. He has planted oats and wheat for 1915 and sees his way clear as he plans. He knew me when I was quite a lad. Mr. Hon. Gandy of Society Hill spent Jan. 7, in our city. He is a successful farmer. This year a one horse farm produced 15 bales of cotton, 40 bushels of beans, a quantity of oats, potatoes etc. He will store away 1,000 pounds of meat. He planted some long staple cotton. Mrs. S. H. Robinson of Timmonsville S. C. passed through the city January 7, enroute to Darlington, S. C. to visit relatives. Mr. Wm. Steward of Hamar S. C spent Thursday the 7, first. in our city. On his farm this year he raised 26 bales of cotton, 200 bushels of corn, 75 bushels of potatoes, 1,000 pounds hays, 500 pounds pork. Cleared $260. on 3 acres of tobacco, also raised 150 head of chickens and is in good shape for 1915. Mr. J. C. Tedder of Society Hill was in our city January 9th. He is a prosperous farmer from Society Hill S. C. This year he raised on his farm, 35 bales of cotton, 200 bushels of corn, 4,000 pounds forage, potatoes, 1,000 pounds of pork. Mr. Tedder is in good shape for 1915. Mrs. L. J. Jones of Bennettville, S. C. now residing at Florence left for John's Station to witness the marriage of Miss Bortha James to Mr. Mallory Patterson. Mr. Cato Brockington of Back Swamp left for Charleston Jan. 9th, to visit his son returning Jan. 12. Miss Hattie Louise Monzow of Charleston S. C. and a graduate of Avery Institute, passed through the city Saturday 3rd, enroute to Latta where she has a position in the Graded School at that place, she is the eldest daughter of Rev. Monzow, P. E. Florence District. Rev. L. D. Wijlams of Sewville Ga. and wife passed through the city recently enroute for home. Rev. Williams is a successful pastor in the state of Georgia. Mr. R. K. Myers of Darlington was in our city Saturday on business. He represents the U. S. Industrial Insurance Co. of Charleston, S. C. He reads Negro Journals. Mr. J. W. White of Cartersville passed through our city January, 9. enroute for Smithfield N. C. He reads good books. Rev. Henry Wilcox, was seen on our streets on Saturday, 9. Inst. on business. Prof. A. N. Daniels was in town Saturday Jan. 9, on business. Prof. Daniels has been in the public school more than 25 years and is still fresh and willing. He is a member of Trinity Baptist church Florence S. C. He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. We are always glad to see him. Miss Elizabeth Wright of the city Graded school left for Walnut her home on Friday Jan. 9th. Mr. A. D. Turman, of Darlington as office an institution young men. His occupation is that of pruning fruit trees. Respectfully he pruned 1,000 trees for Mr. R. A. Rogers a prominent white farmer of this county. If you need him give him a call. Miss Daisy Howard of this city and Mr. James Williams of Raleigh N. C. were married Dec. 24. They left for Raleigh on train No. 4 South-bound for Raleigh, Jan. 11th. Mr. J. P. Anderson of Mayesville S. C. has returned from a trip North where he visited Enfield Virginia, Norfolk, and Richmond Va. He is now at his work at Wynona, S. C. Mr. W. C. Rush has one of the best "roadsters" in the county. That old gray Maud does not mind whirling you through the Main streets of the city regardless of automobiles and auto cycles. Mr. E. J. Murray and Mrs. Carrie Murray his wife passed through the city Jan. 7, enroute for Passale N. J. They were returning from the burial of their son at Eutawville, S. C. at Zion A. M. E. Church Jan. 3rd Mr T. B. Benneth of Chesterfield succeeded quite well this year with his farm. He raised 7 1-2 bales of cotton, 100 bushels corn, plenty potatoes, 400 pounds of pork, and is in good shape for 1915. Mrs. Josephine Lacy and Mr. Charlie Turner were married at Mill Branch, A. M. E. church on Nov. 14, and are now living happily together at their boarding house on Front St. Mrs. Lacy has been Secretary to the Chief of the Joint Stock for more than 5 years and is held in high esteem by all. Mr. Turber her husband is from Tampa Fla. and is a successful railroad man. Mr. Fred Singtelaly at the A. C. L. a still keeping bachelors hall. How long we don't know. Danyille (Va.) Notes. Mrs. Engene W. Graves died Monday Jan. 11, 1915. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Rev W. F. Grasty preached the funeral sermon. Mr. Ben Williamson of West Thomas St. continues quite sick. Mrs. Pattie Falden of Washington St. is at Freedman's Hospital. I Washington. Mr. E. T. Pritchett and Mr. M. Link are successful merchants of N. Mair St. The B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Church is in a flourishing condition. President Miss Virginia Hill. Richmond, Va. Jan. 19, 1915 "BULLETIN" SOUTHERN RAILWAY REDUCED RATES—Charlotte and return. Jan. 26-27 from Davenille, Va. Account Woman's Missionary Convention, M. E. Church South. Final Limit Feb. 6, 1915. Further information apply or write M. L. Bishop, D. P. A. 907 E. Main St Richmond, Va. ROANOKE, VA. and return. Jan. 31, Feb. 1, and 2. 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Kielce and Opocno, two of the most important towns—in a military way—in Russian Poland, have been captured by German forces, according to a dispatch received in Berlin from Breslau. The military censor at the front permitted the announcement of the occupation of those towns to pass through his hands, but as yet the war office has not reported the advance. Following the capture of Kielce and Opocno, the dispatches say, the Russians retreated eastward to Radom. The Germans are pressing on toward Skurtyzko, the junction point of all railroads in the province of Kielce. The German official statement given out in Berlin says: "In the eastern theater of the war the weather was very unfavorable. "At Radzanowa, at Cjekbun and at Sierpec (north of the Vistula River) the Russians' were repulsed with big losses. Several hundred prisoners remained in our hands. "On the west bank of the Vistula river the situation generally remains the same." --- The fiercest fighting of the campa gain has been in progress in and around Mlawa for four days, says Petrograd. The ruins of the little north Poland town, practically destroyed by our ar tillery fire, has changed hands three times, but they are now held by the Russians, who have thrown back to kard the east Prussian border the German forces that attempted to adv ance upon Novo Georgieysk. In southern Poland heavy German reinforcements have forced a change in the Russian front. After the Germ mans had burned the forest west of Kielce to drive out the Russian bat teries there, the cars forces were withdrawn from Kielce. On their new front, stretching along the upper Vistula and west of dangorod and Warsaw, the Russians hold positions that can be taken at only enormous cost, military experts say. They make no effort to minimize the fact that in western and southern Poland the Germans made important gains, but assert that the Vistula river presents an obstacle that the Germans will be unable to surmount. With the Russians advancing toward Thorn and Soldau, they also declare, the Germans will be compelled to weaken their forces upon their other fronts, which will compel them to abandon any idea of a drive to Irangorod. The Austrian defense of Cracow is believed to have been stiffened by the arrival of German troops. They are said to have been transferred from Belgium to the Galician front. --- Czar invades Transylvania. A Petrograf' dispatch to the London Times says: "The Russian troops in Transylvania are moving rapidly westward. Here the mountain barrier is only a few thousand feet high and the climate is mild. "The Austro-Hungarians were unprepared for the successes of the Russians reported in the direction of Kimpong and Jokobeny. Russian military circles regard the occupation of Kiribaba pass as of the highest importance." New Invasion of Serbia It was reported in Nish that a new Austrian army is attempting to invade Serbia. New fortifications have been built to oppose this advance and the Serbian war office states that the invasion will meet a stubborn resolute. WEONE&DAY Turkish forces have invaded Persia and seized Tabriz, near the unprotected portion of Russia's southern boundary. The ceasar troops have retreated to the border. Fighting bitterly, 100,000 Turks are holding the Russians near Kara Urgan, in Transcaucasia. German forces, by a desperate assault, have broken through the French first line near Perthes, France. Severe fighting is reported near Solisons, sixty miles northeast of Paris, France has sent 380,000 fresh troops and Germany 50,000 to Alsace. Count von Bechtold, long the automatic premier of the Austrian empire, has resigned. He will be succeeded by Baron Stephen Burian, a Hungarian. Count von Bechtold is said to have precipitated the war when he refused to accept Serbia's reply to Austria's ultimatum. THURSDAY. Violent fighting continues near Sosons, where the Germans have driven the allies from the positions captured several days ago. The allies at places have been forced across the Alain. Emperor William directed the German offensive. Two big battles are raging in the eastern zone of war. In the Milawa region the Russians are sweeping forward and have captured several towns. In East Prussia their attacks have been repulsed, says Berlin. Violent attacks to the west of Warsaw have been halted by the Russians. Amsterdam 'dispatches say that British aviators have dropped bombs into Antwerp. The amount of damage has not been ascertained. FRIDAY. Berlin claims the capture of six towns northeast of Solissons, in France, and asserts that the allies have been driven across the Alpine. Amsterdam hears Germany is concentrating 500,000 veteran troops in this field for a drive at the allies' center. Reports from Petrograd say that the Germans have moved their heavy guns to the front in the fighting west of Warsaw and are battering their way toward the Polish capital. Russian troops claim to be making progress in the Mazur lake region in East Prussia. Vienna reports a big battle near Borgo Pam, Bukowina, and says the earl's troops were repulsed in an attempt to cross the Nida river. Turkish troops continue their advance in Persia. SATURDAY The fighting in the vicinity of Seissons has abated in violence, according to Berlin dispatches. Berlin dispatches say thirty-five guns have been captured from the French in the Argonne region, and that French attacks near Arras have been repulsed. Paris claims advances near Arras. The kalser has sent reinforcements to the Austrian forces southwest of Waraw, apparently for a new drive toward the Polish capital, and to relieve the Russian pressure in Bukowina and northern Hungary. Turkish forces are reported moving upon Egypt. The Turkish army in Persia is advancing from Tabriz toward Ispahan. BUNDAY. A Central News dispatch says that a Petrograd official communication reports the annihilation of the Eleventh Turkish Army corps at Kara-Urgan. An advance of more than 200 yards was announced by the French in the region of Nieuport. Further progress was made near La Boisselle and in the region of Perthes. In the woods of Le Petre German attacks were repulsed. Berlin dispatches say that the Germans have made some minor gains along the front in the western zone of war, and that the French lost 20,000 killed in the battle in the vicinity of Solosse. In addition 17,860 prisoners were taken. 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ROBINSON & SON INCORPORATED DEALERS IN HIGH GRADE LIQUORS. PHONE RANDOLPH 2313 19 and 21 N. 18th St., Richmond, Va. Something New. ie WENDEL ee NT eee ae JOE / % \> The Detective pe S Sr ll ee Pa J Dtcee ie ldaleca trapper named Lyon : Jee Sesiden that the! munteree fotiowe Lien te Mie camp and shot bin trom * ome ’ ‘By seedying woodland evidence an paling “dover deductions Joe ‘Sich Ge cuurdere, Highameon. Lum! Glove reports that Blackmask,. at his) waymoan, is robbing bis men ours” CHAPTER IV. ‘The Beven Lumberjacks. UE more 1 saw of Joe tn th Gayn which followed, the mori - T apprecluted the tap and thi more 1 bevame convinerd of bi Femartable sift, It was not long rift ec ocr return from St Amiel befor, Joe snccecdiil in setting me a fair abo At the Lance ced deer buck of Whide mez pond, und {t mo hnppened that the Hiling of this buck brouzbt us news of O14 Wighamen, fur we took the bea’ down to hit to et up : + Joe and 1 wulked over and found htti Dring with bis danghter, Janey Lyon, for the polire had never been nemo fol ta dincovering the identity of $3¢ avenger of Hix Tree portage. The (wo swemed very happy toxether, but } must acknowledge (hat I feared from what I aaw that the benutiful Janes would not continue to teur the name of Lyon much longer. 1 raid ax much to November Joe mn we Were" walking back. “That'a nature. sald he. “Old Man ighainson tod me that nelther Tax ter Gord nor Miller den't give her no peace. Well, {guess n warnnn’s better married anyway.” Tp was druwing'en lowant evening gph telsscon tain whon we torr the woods tnta the mile Tons tratl that ed to November'a aback. Hin quick glance fell at once Upon the, ground and, followtns: hiv eye, U anw the tnprosnion of frenb track What do they tell you?” Tanke. for te was alwoyn n miatier of interest to me to pat November's wkill to the iittle Gally tests that came In may way. “Try yourself." wal hie. “A man fo moccaninn- provably an Indian—bas parsed along. Inn't that right?” 1 asked. November Joe nmilrd grimly. “Not Just quite. The man inn't an Indian; bets &@ white nian, und be car eles Dig owwa apd hix not come Fery ae **Yoo're nure?" 1 anil, atuoping to ex. amine the trail inory clowly, but vith ont result. “Certats! The Indian movennin hae wo raised heel, These have. He'n not come far, He's traveling fant once, he aprings from the tall of the foot. and whea'@ man Aninlies @ journey on the can you mas be atte hr thinks he's Rot & good reason for getting to the eod of ft Thix troll tends nowhere bat te my slinck, and we'll wore 6nd our man there.” ‘en miater Inter, when we came ta sight of November's home, we were aware of @ big man sttting on a fog emoking tile pipe taide tho door. He was middic axis, with a hard face, aod thero wan mor gray in bis ransot beard than hit acc warranted. Aa aqn as wo appeared he leaped up and cate across the open to meet us. é “Blactmask in nt tt again’ he cried. ; 1 eaw 2 gleam of anticipation. If not | of pleaware, cross November's face. He: mrned te te. | | “This 2 Mr. Clone, manager of the River Star Pulp comnpans’s’Camp C.” be sald. “I'd Ike to make you knows | > Mr. Quaritch, Mr. Close.” Thin pourtesy concladed, be added tn bis! dettberate tones, “What's Tlackmask fone mew?” “Bie’s at bis old tricks! But this year well lay bim dy the heels, or my game's not Joshua Close.” The speak- pr looked ap, and, nceing my purzled mprention, a0 drenied himself to me. “Last year there were five separate’ ebbutles committed. on the road be- pween Camp C and the settlement.” be | wcplained. “Each time it wae Jost & dagie amberjack who got eld op.| und each time # man in # black manok | wis the robber. November here was}, way.” : “Oy in Wyoming with = Patadel- shia. lawyer after elk,” supplemented) he tall youns Woodsman. } “The police failed to make any ar! eat, though once they were on the promad within four hours of the hoid- wp.” wont on Clos “Bet aii that fs wactemt history.” It ta what bappened o Dan Micksels inst. night thet) promght mie bere ‘at seven miles oa. wear. Dan bes been working for pret-| y nigh n three mouths’ stretch, and| he day before youterday be came ato be office and told me. bla mother: was | jon and be. most have leave for the pnerel. Ble bed x peed big rei of! ia ue, amd I could nev he meant to} dow thom, oo I paid him nnd told bien EGY we keep 2 fob warm for bien t!'| w ume beck trem ihe fenersl.. °|! wre Rie te days be geri sirongy wit. sleep another night Io a camp where wis does be legged out for pho nett! ment.” “By bimectt?” | “Fea, alone. Next morning. brigt and early; he was back agai, and th was the yarn be slung me. Lert mad about elebt miles when It came 0 darkiab, and he decided to canip Jus Desond where we did the mont of on timber cut Inst sear. Ie slept at onc ad remembers nothing moro until b was started awake.by 4 volre shoutia at bis? He aut up blinking, but th aalk he heard soon fetched bis eye open. ‘ **Fhands up nnd no footing!” Of courw he put up Din handn He'd no chotee, for he Couldn't nee an; onic. ‘Then another man who wan 1 the uses behind bik back ondern fm to haul out bie bundle of note Abd chuck thetn to the far wide of the fire oF take the consequences. Dat saw a revolver barrel glenn tn Us Dowh, Ale ciirved # Mit, bet the thteres bad the droy on hte, wo he Suet hast to out with his wad of tuntes aid heave them orer ns he was toll, A btreh log fn the fire fared up at the minute, wad fn the notes tonehed the ermutit te gave n chap ti n black snack atep ont end pick thet up mud then Jump betel foto the dark Then the tates that bpoke frat cave him the hint not to move for two huey of he'd be abot Ike a dog. Me sat ont the owe hours by bin watch’ withoot hearin: a anand end then enme tack to C When the [ese got all the facts fie whale eattge Was nbgh aK tsM ae be wan, They put up $0 reward for nay one giviog Information (hat wht ead te eatehting the robbers, stud (added anuttier hutred for the com pany. Sv iw, Jov, if you can clay your band on the brutes you'll be do Ing yoursel? a god turn and others ae Closs enird hiv narration, and looked at Novewher, wha bad Ustenat Hrrouguout tu ute habitual alence. “Do the tos« up at € know you'te rome to me7* be male No, 1 thought it winer they houldn'c™ a November remained’ silent for & mo- pent. : “You'd best get away back, Mr. Stone." he nad at length, “I'l go jown' to erkina’ clearing, and hate ook at the pat where the robbery ook place, nil then TB Bnd some meane to take me to Camp C, when ‘ean ninke my report to you." To this Clone ngreed, and the two, 8 get ont thrust the woods to Wuee ite of ‘Dan Miclnels' bivoune. shea of a Ore and « few boogtm made i ecanty furnishings, and in neither 14 November take much fnterent. ‘orth apd back he moved. apparently oliowing lines of tracks which the reaching rain of the previoas day ad almoat obliterated. until, indeed, fier ten minutes, he gave inp. Well, well,” said he, tn hin noft ndenced volee, “he alwuse dit have pe tek." rayfior ‘The robtier. Lomi: at Inst year! Got lene every time.” : “The robber.” 1 corveted SThere'n bot one.” nasil be “Michaela mentioned two volrrs, and pe ran in the'maak ntepped into atzht t the anme moment na the fire xlint- 4 on the revolver of the other man, 3 the bashes.” ‘Withont a word Novomber ied mo » the farther aide of the dead fire pd parted the bouxbs of « spruce, faich I had previocsly seen bim ex- mine. At.a belght of less than Ove pat from the ground one or two twigs yere broken, and tho bark had been abbed near the tronk, : “He wes a mighty interesting man. tm with the revolver.” November mrew deck bis handsome beed and raghed. “There waa only ove chap, ed be fixed ‘the revolver bere im that ork. It was a good dia be played | a Dea, making him think there was we agin him! ‘The rain's washed out - post Of the tracks, eo we'll fo Gp to amy © and try ow lock there: Bot et 4 better shoot a deer, and the ove i think I only come to carry them pe meat, as I often do when I'kill aywhere nigh the camp.” ‘Ae we made ocr Bey toward O, No ember found the tracks of a young wok which hed crossed the tote reed men the rain, and while I waited be Byped away Ike a shadow into the MA recpberry growth, retarsing twen-.. p-memmvtes later with the buck upon | t» cheulters. On racking Camp © November seid’ ts deur to the vet, aad then we went | ) thes aflice. The men wore al away. k Pert, bat we found the mnengor, to | fem Wevember ted hie news I. stteodl, bewever, be sald sothing of | je ten that there hed bean det coo | oom g " i aw Ht Wa! B, & (\! eid Ree, MS 1 aeréees eee i “Hands up and ne footing!* | That Just apelin total falure.” in "marked Clone when bo bad Sninticd. Nevember axsented. “Gocan we | ave to wait tilt another chap ix bel up.” aad he.» “You think they'll try thete tinnd * tt again? “Bure, Who'd stop after much ni con” “14 be inclined to agree with ypu | Ke waan't forge tact hat the ne won't lento ninsly bow. They're nent to. A party of Hx started thle afte noon. ‘They were hoping they'd. bny the tack to mest the xroundreie nn Ducking how thes'd tet dnylicht Int them {0 thef did. Rut of course the won't turn up. thera be why of Kiel 8 big party.” Fentayde.” anid Noseuber, “Wit your permission, Mr. Clone, tie and Quartet sleep here tought.” “AM right. Hut Lenn't nttend to yoo Fm bebind vith my accounts, and I must even Uiew up if It takes al nigiit.” “And there's one question I'd Ike te hare an anawer te. It's Just tho: How id the robber know that Dan Michaels was worth boltiog up? Or that be vers going off on the apree? He munt have Deen told by nome one. -Thhickmank bins got a friend in Camp C all riche. That fa, unleay"— “Aye, union?" repented the manage Bot November would nay n0 more. An iden bad rome into hin mind, but Close could not draw it from bim: set T could see hic hail cutire truat ta the tacitarn younz weedeman, Next morning Novemtwr seemed tn no bury to go, and shortly befnre the eiidday meal a party of Balt ~ dora men rushed into the camp. They were all abcuting at once, and It was impos: sible for a time to dincover what tho turmoil war about. Lenni aginst thy wall of the bunkhouse, the allent November surveyed tbe clamoring knot of men with grim humor. “1 tell you again, we've been held up, robbed, cleaned out, the whole six of par” yelled a abort'man with a nandy beard. : “Thot i true!” cried tat hatred swede, On thin they all began shouting wgatn, waring their arme and explain: ng. November advanced. ."Look, boys, at's an easy, comfortable log over here” Tho Swede answered bim with 2 mart, bat, meoting November's esea, hought better of 1 Joo wan the inst jerson upon whom. any one would would choose tox a quarrel.” “I was wogeerting, boys” continoed Sovember, “that there's the lox hasdy, 2d ff you'd each choose # noft spot Dd leave one to apeak and tho others tsten till ho's through with tt we'd get the facta Evety minute wasted vee them as robbed you the chance D wet off clear.” “November's right.” sald a hago amberman called Thompson. “Here's rbat happened. We eix got-our time wenteriay thorning. and after dinner re started off togetber. It were com. ng along dark when we camped in the Ad log bat of Tideson's bridge. Secin’ rbat had happened to Dan, we agreed o keep a wateb tll dawn. ° First rateh was Harry's. Jo ap hour apd & aif be were to wake me. He never. 6. Tho sun were 0p before I woke, nd there was all the others sleeping cund me. T was wonderful surprised, mt I took the kettle and was going ewn to fil ber at the brook. It was ben thet I noticed my roll of bills ras gone frym my Uelt. I came run- deg Deck. Harry woke, and whea I aid hime he clutches at hie belt and nde hie mones gone too. Them Carle, XM Maver, Wedding Charite and last ¢ all Loog Lars they wakes up, tod anged ff tho lot of them hadn't been ebbed samme as us.” = ‘4 cnanimons groan veriSed the state scat. “We was tearing mad," want on the pokesman. “Then out we goes to eure for tbe trucks of the thievea.” ‘A, look of Gempatr crossed Novess: ne's face. 1 knew be wai thaking of be tnvalobie information the feat of he aix victims mest have blotted ost orerer. : “You found thea; aquired Novess- “. “We did. ‘They wee plate enough,” sotied the big hamnberinan. “One man ene Ht. He evme. up from the reek, id hts bustecss and wont beck ti the rotor. He was 8 big, beavy chap ith large fret, aad be. wore tagned pwttte bets patched on the right yet. There’ wore covestess naiie in po heht 40 the right best aad ffisen ” a the ether, How's that Sor woct- a : ae a ie eae : Siew. many betties of whinky be you?” said be. “Mary - cae)? answered Thompeos “There tem't one nearer than “Lavi Yetta, as FoR well koow, We wasn drunk, we was dragged.” We must ‘ been, thought: how It was done beat we, for we bad nothing bet bread an ] bacon and tea, and Y made the tos, | cimeres the etter” : : We left that and the frying pa back at the hot, for we're going t bunt the country for the thief. You'l *come‘along. Nov?’ + "On my own condition, or I71 hav nothing to do with tt" { haere “That nary'2 man of you goes bach to Tideeon's bridge hut till T give yor leave.” * ~ | Bat re grant. cateh tne robber “Very well. Go and try if you think yea can do ft” 1} An ovtbarst of argument arose, but 00a ope and another began ta say: SWenl leave ip to you. Nove” “Mind yoo fetch my $190 back for me, Nov.” “Leave Nov aloce.” "Go on, Nor.” | November laughed. “I suppose you all slept with xour money on yoy? | Jf speared they all bed, ani¢Lars | and Chris, who porsensed pocketbook. and found them flung, ewpty, in a cor- “ner of the but. : | Well, Mr. Quaritch and mot be getting along, bose. I'll let you know ff Tre any luck.” Then suddenly No- vember turned to the big xpokeaman apd sata, “By the way, Thothreon, ai you ft that kettle nt the brook befor 39a found you'd loxt your cash?” EN: T run right back.” } “That's lucky.” aid November. and we walked away in x roar of shanted questions % the cance placed at oar /isposal by Close. By water we could yun down to Tideson's bridge in am hour or two. ° - “Do yoo think this id the work of the wage mun that beld up Dan Mb chacie?" “Guces 0, Can't be sure, Tbe Eround's flog and soft, and we ought to Ket the auawer to a good many ques Uons down there” Thanks to tho cance and a short cot known to November, we arrived at our destination tn admirable ima. Fimt of all, akirting the path, we went to the hot wherv the atx bed slept. A few articles dropped trom the j nantly made packa lay about, the fry- ing pan beside the stove ad the ketde 00 ita aide by tho doors November moved round ezamining orerything in bis deft, light way. [pailehe picked up the Ketto and peered lisiaa~ ” “” * “What's to 1t7" sald 1. “Nothing.” returoed Novewiber. “Weil, Thompson told you he hadn't Bed 10." 1 reminded bi. He fave mo a qurer Mtte sme “Just 50,” said be and strolled for Ofty yards or so up the tote road. “I've been along looking at tho foot- parks of them six mossbacks,” be rol- anteered. “Now we'll look around pero.” : ‘The tnspection of the tracks was pat arally a somewbat lengthy bustoces November had stadicd the trail of tbe 1x men’ to some purpose. for, though e hardly paused aa ho ratixed the trod- jen ground. so’ ewift were bis oyes that e named cach of, the men to me as 1 pointed to thelr several tracka As ve approached tho bank be indicated , Gistinct set of footsteps, which we | ollowed to the hut and back again to | he water. : “He's the-chap that did tt.” said No- ember. “hate pretty plain.” ! “He ia a heavier man than [ am, and o walks rather on bis bela.” ! November nodded, and began to fol. | yw tho trai, which went down into | bo utream. He stoed at the watera dgo examining some stones which ad deen recenUy displaced. then wad- | 4 down into tt : “Wher was his boat?’ I asked. 1 Bot November had by now reached large fat stone some feet out in the 7 rater, and this be was looking round | bd over with great care Then be eckoned to me. The stone was a xe, flat ona, as I bavd suid, and be bowed me some scratches tpoa it s urther surface. The scratches were 1 sep and irregular. 1 stared at them, st to me they conveyed nothing. t “They don't look Mike the mark af a pat,” I ventured. : “They aren't. Bat that chap made - ero al right.” be, is “But bow op wiyT sod November Taughed. “I won't answer | iat yet, but IT! tal you this the y bdery wna done between 2 anf 8 clock last night” op “What makes you any that?” I November potated to a grove of bireh 1 a the nearer bank. ! “Those trees.” be answered; then. | 4 2 seeing my look of bewilderment. Be | ~ Sed, “ad be’ wasn't 2 200 pound | , an an’ beavier then you, bot.a little | 4 ga chap, apd he hadn't « boat.” S “Then bow did be get away—by dingy ‘ Mevhe he waded.” £ ' 4 et A Etta TS - , tate —— Ss” | Nevember Has Reached « Large Fi tone. “Look'“at bimi” —Ticmpach Danse |] epen the office door and bowed 1 }] the manager, Close, sitting on a cha by the Ore, looking good deal ai beveled. “Ar. Clone?” excinimed Novémber. “Yen. Ue bost—pu other!” Got evidence?’ inquired Novembe 16 at Close. | tuptopt No one scen bim from cat today And we cot the boote. Foun ‘fein in a-Dieutt tn op @ abelf in th sbapty just bebind bere where b sleeps.” = “You fool 1 wae at my accounts al might!” efed Close to Thompeon. November tovk a0 notice. “eho found-the LootnT”,aatd be. “Cooker, when be was cleaning op Fund a bottle of sleeping atott, too nearly empty!" abouted two or thre together. Norember whistled. “Good for Cooker. IInw be owned UpT’ be nod ded at Cnc “Was they your boots | Mr..Clone?" |. “Fea.” ronred Clone. “But be denter the cobberyi. eald Thomprou excitedly. “OF course 1 deny It erted.Cloae, “Let's mew them boot” pat ta No Speman n “The bajn tone “GB to the bank houre.” wuld Thoropeon. “Say, Nor, thipk of hin paring us with one band and robbloy us with the other, the”— “Wonderfulf™ observed November is hia dry was. Ue continued to stare band at Clow, who at last looked up. and I could hare sworm I saw Novem: Der Joe's dark lashed eyelid droop slightly to hls direction. A change cnino over the manager. “Get ovt of tere” be cried angrily. “Get ovt of bere. you aod your woods Getective!” and some uncommonly warm language charged out at the back of the closing door. ‘ ‘The men who bad bora robbed and their comrades closed round as No vember examined the boots. “Berentcea in one boel end Ofteen fn the other—cowhide boots.” said Chris. “That's what be that robbed ue wore, and I'll swear to that” “T could awear to If too.” agreed No vember. “Tako them and the sleeping stuf,” porsued Chris. “It's a ailver fox skin to a red on a conviction, eh, Novem: ber? “Blave you sent for the police?” “Not yet. SVe'd waited t2ll you come vp. : Weill send now.” “The eoover the better.” said “No. vember. “And whoever goewll Ond four chaps from Camp B ta the hot by Tideson’s bridge They're orders to Knock it down and take the roof of and carry the stove tato D.” T Ustened to November making this astonishing etnterment, and I boped I sbowed vo nurprise. What on earth was tho gone that be was playing? “Harry op. boys. and send for the police or there may be trooble. Who's toner” “1-Gen't mind 1€ } ga” offgred Chris srl start ant "ow" TMG soousr we get Mr.—Clone safe io Jal! the better.” | ‘We all anw Chris off, and ther the, men took us back Into the Dunk bouse. where they talked and ergoed for ea bear. November bad relapsed into Bia usual tackarnity. But when at ength he spoke again bis words acted tke © bombahefl, } “&py, boys.” he said, and the ca- teace of his accent was very marked. “it’s abot thme we let the bows out” | ‘Every bead jerked reund in bis dl. ection, “Let bim out?” abouted a josen_vekos. “Before the police ome?” - { “Best 90," replicd Nevamber to his rentle jaanner. “You see, tt wasn't him| sel you ap, boys.” “Who was it then?” Nerember stood op. “Come, ad I'l show you.” Finally foor-of ws boarded the big ance and set off. 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I recognized November's mighty ottlines ax be followed with arms out: atretched. Then the armn fell apd there was a crs, almiont 9 nbriek. | When we min up November was bold tng Chris wtruceilng wn the, ground. “Search tito, Iss." said November. “He's gut the atu ou Ulta” ‘Toowprou's dig baad dired tnto the breast of Chris’ shire and whew tt ame out again tt beld # bundle of | poten, “You amart cuss!” anid Chria to No rember Joe | ‘A few busy boure followed. and tt wan the next afternoon before 1 found wmyrelt again at November's stunts nnd uaked for the explanations «hich had teen promixed uw ‘The moment 1 heard ‘Thuaipson's story.” began November. “it started me thinking a bit. Yoo remember bow ‘pimln tliey saw the tracks of the rob ber. the size, the patch, the exact num der of nails. Tt sort of seemed that a ros agent who went around In a palr of gta Ike that was maybe n foo! or mashw Inying @ false trail. Ae soun ar I naw the tracks I kocw f wnen't ter out an to the false tall The chap wanted the tracks sea Ue walked wore'd ube 08 the soft ground «-pur. mee “Then be wnsn't © deavy man, any was.” | put in. “You thought”~ sHow did 1 know be was a itght man? Well, sou saw those stones bowed you He put theo tn a pack of comething and carried ‘em to make chem beary tracks, 1. guessed from dhe,eet out one of them tx had doe tt.” “Bot how?" “Bee, bere’s the,way of it. 1 suspt- doped sone one in O from Dan Mi- chasi®”case. And look at those Sve noldaps Inst year. Each one waa done within too miles of C. That showed me tbat the robber, whoever be was. roulan't operate far trom camp. Then be Grogeing settled tt. Don't you re member the kettle bad nothing tn It?” T would Bive epoten, Dat Nbvember peld up bia hand= “No, | know Thowpecs badn't Ned t, bot be badn't cleaned it either. We woods chaps always leave the tea jonves in the kettle till we want to poll up the next brew. $0 It looked yucer that some coe bad wasbed ont |: hat kettle. Now, if the rebber come from eutaide be'd ever de that, mo pond to. Hid'd be gene afore they pun suspect the bettie. Me that | ena kettle said plain sa speaking thet ft was ete of the atx. oe how,” went oa ‘Mevssber, “ween 1 |; mow thet. 1 knew a goed be, and | yhen 1 maw the sorsaches om the rect | wae able tw settio up the whete on: |§ yeodio—Chrte pet that stelt tm the ten.” wad o0 cosk ns it cent them olf asleep jo ptuhes the money of them. Then wo wens Gown to the brech. thhing he satis, fos big Genes med steateiNS BS wad 8 pack of-ctenee wkd Rim. Mo}. pads out to thet Set yout ans wont i out the bette; when fe files ap 7 =i hb casets nnd pat cn Re bee} eet to a om to wert op we Ge Gn egain. ying, the tolee eam. BPE: atte’ ont to wa! 6D a to leave no tracks. aud chaiiged Dack toto bla own moccasins, went to the but and to sleep.” ‘ “But. the scratchoa on the rock? What made them? ' “The natia tn the boota Corin drew up bis feet tq fasten up the boots and ‘the nails elipped a bit on the rock.” “But the time, November. Yoo sald the robbery wan done between 2 and 8 to the morning. How did you know thatr “By the birehea, Med tum ‘to the ght to put on his boots, and the moon Wy rowe above them trees about 2 (Continued on adventh page.) Gob Stuf, Society Lindds- My non. it te the Gearcat wiah of ms heart to ren-suu db Forced and nettied down before t dle. “Boctets Sun--lut, dad, { could tard ty do that on ayy (nome. with allmony an Dich nn it ie cw - Park They tell a story of a man in a great city who forgot his own name. Fe put an ad. ‘in the paper. Withir a eas pou he was quizzed by so many cu- rious pee that he put an ad. in-a later edition stating that he wanted to stay lost. - Our classified ads. do everything — find the lost, buy and sell, bar- gain and exchange, em- Ploy and secure em- ployment. Use them. W. M. Robinson WHOLMULE @ RETAIL DRALEA, fish, Oysters and Game, ‘ 120 N. 17th St., AiChMenD, * ViReinia We Tratn the Menrt and the Hand - GO TO THE a oe ere Sein ```markdown ``` November Joe The Detective of the Woods By HESKETH PRIGHARD Copyright, 1913. By Hesketh Prichard (Continued from sixth page.) Till then that side of the rock was in black shadow." "And the stones in the pack?" "The heel tracks was good and marked. You yourself noticed how the chap walked on his heels?" "Yes." "That told me. A man with a weight upon his back always does it. And when I saw the stones that had been raked up out of the river bed why there it was like print and plainer—that the robber was a light man. That got me as far as to know it was one of two men did it. Chris and Bill Mates isn't sizable either of them; they're smallish made. It were one or other I knew. Then whichever it was after he got the money what did he do with it?" "Took it with him or hid it," said I, as November seemed to expect a reply. "When I comes to think it over I was pretty sure he hid it, cos if there'd happened to be any argument or quarrel or trouble about it there might 'a been a search, and if the notes had 'a been found on one of them they'd have dropped him sure. Next point was where did he hide it? There was the rocks and the river bank and the hut. But it was all notes, therefore the place'd have to be dry, so I pitches on the hut. That was right. Mr. Quaritch?" "I couldn't have guessed better my self." I said, smiling. November nodded. "So up we go to C, and there we finds them moss backs accusing the boss. Chris put the boots back in the shack and the bottle on the shelf. An old grudge made him do it. But I couldn't tell which of the two small chaps it was at that time. So I set the trap about Then the Arms Fall and There Was a Cry, Almost a Shriek. the lumbermen breaking up the hot, and Chris walks into that. He know if the hut was took down the notes he be round. You'd think the ground was hot under him until he starts to bring the police, and him the latest fellow in Cl! The minute he offered to go I knew I had him." "And you still think Chris robbed Dan!" "I know it. There was $127 that can't be accounted for in the bundle we took off him, and $127 is just what Mr. Chee paid Dan." Too Much Rent. We say it in the "day of rent." I'm speaking now of Sunday. But why go we just on Saturday And so blame them all Monday? —Custment Beginner. The Official Publication. Exhibition—What happens when you have a fault with your pills? Sunday—I have to get out a whiff or yellow or pink substance to prove it didn't exist once—now Tritam. Hero by American Pew Associates. This stock, the description brought by shills from the 41 confederate garrison used by the Germans, there and there, surrounded by cavalry, were regarded as well sight impenetrable. "What is in that package you sent home this afternoon?" saked Mrs Bowser after dinner the other evening "I suppose it's another fad of some sort." "Fad, fad!" demanded Mr. Bowser "When did you ever know of my running after fads?" "A hundred times, I'll wager it's something for your liver or kidneys or lungs—something you bought of an Indian doctor on the street." "Mr. Bowser," said he after a turn about the room, "you are probably aware of the fact that it is now the winter season?" "Yea." "And that with the cold weather, heavy food, overheated rooms, etc., the human system requires toing up!" And you have something to toon I have. I have a feeling of laz- tude. So have you. If allowed to run any length of time billious fever would be the result—billious fever and per- haps death. The impending calamity must be averted. It can easily be A woman is pouring a liquid from a large pot into a smaller one. She is sitting on a chair in a room with a wall decorated with a house sign. POURED IN FOUR PAILS OF WATER. done, and in this package is the means to do it. In three days we will feel like new human beings. I am going to prepare a family tonic." "But I don't want any of it," she firmly replied. "Then you needn't take any. If you want to look like a walking saffron bag by the time the first birds come I have no objections. As for me, I propose to take care of myself. I have here a lot of roots which I bought direct from a farmer. Roots make root beer, Mrs. Bowser, and root beer is the greatest tonic on earth. Every doctor." "But what do you know about roots?" interrupted Mrs. Bowser. "Roots, roots! You just show me a root I can't tell you the name off I may not be much of a farmer, but when it comes down to roots I'm right on deck with any of 'em. That's what we want, Mrs. Bowser; a barrel of root beer—creamy, fizzy, delicious winter and spring tonic. That's what made Methuselab live to be 874 years old, and that's what'll keep us dancing from morn till night." "I can't make it, and I know you can't, and I wish you'd give it up. There's a risk of being poisoned." "But I can make root beer, and if you are afraid of it don't touch it, he vigorously replied. "I need a tonic and propose to have it. As this is the cook's night out I'll slip into the kitchen and THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE LAND OF THE LORD THE LAND OF THE LORD Photo by American Prints Association. begin operations. Have we a large kettle around? "I presume so," she said, as she looked over the contents of the package. "You seem to have several sorts of roots here. "Certainly. Root beer can't be made of one root, can it?" "I don't think I ever saw any roots like these before. That looks like the root of a Canada thistle, and this one—" "Mrs. Bowser, I am running this root beer business," he interrupted, as he stood her aside. "I get the roots, make the beer and take all the chances of being poisoned. If you have any more arsenic go out and talk to the lamp post!" It was a fixed idea in Mr. Bowser's mind that root beer was made from roots, but he wasn't quite sure of the next step. After getting down to the kitchen and thinking it over for awhile he decided that the roots ought to be boiled, and be at once felt happier for it. There was a big kettle under the sink, which the cook used occasionally on scrub days, and that was the very thing for the roots. He went to work to clean it out, and after laboring for five minutes he decided that what little root was left wouldn't do any particular hurt. In fact, it would probably give the beer the right sort of twang and help it to slip down the easter. He dumped the roots into the tub and saused them with cold water, but was careful not to get them too clean. When all was ready he put them into the kettle, poured in four pails of water and started up the fire. The winter tonic was at last under way. He wanted to ask Mrs. Bowser how long it ought to boil, but as she had taken up a book and seemed to have no interest in his proceedings, he determined to go it alone. After half an hour, however, and just as his stew had begun to boil, she came into the kitchen to ask: "What are you going to put into the beer to make it work?" "How work?" "Why, it's got to ferment or it won't have any life in it. I believe they use yeast, but we haven't done it." He suddenly remembered he have heard about yeast in connection with root beer; but, vexed at his own stupidity, he wouldn't give in. "People who want yeast in their root beer can have it," he said as he stirred up the fire anew. "I am making a root beer to please myself." He had a dim idea that an hour's boiling ought to extract all the virtue from the roots; but, not being sure of it, he kept the fire going for two, and every time the meat in the kettle thickened up he poured in more water. At length he decided that the stuff was ready to ladle into the tub to cool, but the work wasn't half finished when Mr. Bowser made up his mind that it wasn't fit for a pig to drink. He wasn't going to admit it to Mrs. Bowser, however, and he was sitting around and wondering how he could get out of it without loss of prestige when she reappeared and asked: "Is the beer all right?" "How could it be otherwise?" he replied. "Well, I'm glad of it. I think you really need a tonic. When are you going to begin drinking it?" "Right off, now," he said as he rose up and got a cup and walked to the tub. The first swallow of the stuff almost lifted Mr. Bowser off the ground, but he knew that Mrs. Bowser was closely watching him, and he made no sign. The second made his hair curl; but, bracing his feet and trying hard to look pleased, he exclaimed: "Ah! That goes right to the spot. That's the genuine stuff I've been aching for." "Good, is it?" queried Mrs. Bowner. "Next thing to nectar. I've tasted forty different kinds of root beer, but this"— "What is it?" she asked as he humped himself up like a calf in a snowstorm and bulged out his eyes. "But this beats 'em all," he finished with a great effort and sat down beside her. "In the morning I'll barrel it up and have my own nectar on tan." up and have my own beer on up Mr. Bowser lied about that. He meant to upset the tub and spill every drop before he went to bed and lay it on the cata, but he didn't propose to go back on his own root beer with Mrs. Bowser watching him. Then a sudden apasm seized him, and he grew white and groaned: "Say, I believe I've been poisoned by that informal stuff" "No Why, you said it was nectar" "Nectar be hanged. I'm doubling up with palms in my stomach! Gee whis! What shall I do?" "Mr. Bowser, root beer never hurts anybody," she said, with her hand on his back "Didn't you fall from a tree?" "Fall? Tree? Woman, am I a fool? I tell you I'm a dead man! I must have steeped up some poisonous roots. Great Scott!" Mrs. Bowser got him into the sitting room, and on the lounge. A mustard plaster was laid across him, the camp phor bottle was held to his nose, and she rubbed his feet and hands alternately and dosed him with castor oil. She insisted that he must have had a sunstrobe, or had been hit by an automobile, and twice she offered to go out and bring him a quart of nectar if he felt thirsty. He simply groaned in reply and now and then fetched a shiver which made his toes crack. 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MAY JUDGE HIS RECORD The President had been discussing the Mexican question, and referred to his belief that he knew the temperament and principles of the American people, adding that he would not be fit to stay where he was if he did not understand them. "There may come a time," he went on, when the American people will have to judge whether I know what I am talking about or not. There was a slight pause, and then the crowd, which included the members of the Indiana legislature, jumped up and began shouting and cheering. Realizing the construction which had been put on his words, the President hold up his hand for silence, and said: I did not mean to stlr up anything. That was merely preparatory to saying that for at least two more years I am free to think I know the American people." Previously the President had attacked the Republican party, defended the record of his administration on the Mexican policy and the tariff and currency questions, and declared that a careful examination of the returns from the elections last November showed that if it had been a presidential year a Democrat would have had a majority of about 50 in the electoral college. The president criticized Republican senators opposing the government ship purchase bill, whom he characterized as "self-styled friends of business." He said the Republican party has not had a new idea in 30 years, and that "the Republicans do not want to do anything but sit on the lid." He added that the country wants the ship purchase bill enacted into law, and "will have it." WARN'S DEMOCRATS OF DISCORD A warning to Democrats not to break up the solidity of the party was spoken gravely by Mr. Wilson. He declared that any such men will gain an unenviable position for themselves, and mentioned Senators Kern and Siblyve, of Indiana, as men whom he "did not have to lie awake nights thinking about." He continued that "if a man won't play on a team he must get off the team," and later apoke of himself as "the captain of the democratic team for the present." The President spoke briefly of Mexico. He said that the people there are entitled to liberty, "no matter how long they take in determining it." Speaking slowly and carefully, he declared that "so far as my influence goes while I am President, nobody shall interfere with them." He said that until the revolt against Diaz 90 per cent of the Mexicans never had a look-in as to who should be their government. "Have not European nations taken as long as they wanted and spilled as much blood as they pleased to settle their own affairs," he continued, "and shall we deny the same right to Mexico." No. 1 any. Much of Mr. Wilson's address was devoted to the independent and progressive voters. He said that about one-third of the Republican party is progressive and about two-thirds of the Democratic party is progressive, "Therefore," he added, "the Democratic party is more progressive than the Republican." He declared that most of the voters of the country are independent, but that it was his ambition to have them vote with the Democrats. He spoke of himself as an "animated conservative." HOPES U.S.MAY AID PEACE. Referring to the European war, the President said that the people of the United States should not pay too much attention to it, but should get their own affairs in such order that they can be of the greatest assistance to the countries fighting. He closed his address with prayer that the time might come when the United States could be instrumental in restoring peace. Business conditions were taken up briefly. He characterized talk of business depression as a "state of mind," and said that the Democratic party had already done much to free business, and that its program was not yet complete. Whenever the country wants something besides talk, he added, it turns to the Democratic party. The President advocated the establishment of a great Federal employment bureau, said some means should be found for quickening and cheapening the processes of the Courts, and spoke of the necessity, of Congress passing the Administration Conservation Bills. Cheering and handclapping interrupted the President at intervals, but he had trouble in making his voice reach to the people in the back of the hall. He was introduced by Gov. Ralston of Indiana as one of the great figures of the world; and then an actress sang "We take our hats off to you, Mr. Wilson." Immediately after his speech the President went to the home of Mayer Joseph M. Bell of Indianapolis, who was sentenced to his bed by witness, and later attended a reception given by the Indiana Democratic Club, which limited for an hour and a half, Lester his task an automobile ride about Indianapolis in an automobile Thursday, Jan. 28, 1915--Matinee & Night MATINEE AT 4:00 P. M. 2 SHOWS EACH NIGHT--8:00 and 9:45 P. M. ZUDORA THE GIRL DETECTIVE. The Most Thrilling Detective Story Ever Produced Each Episode a Complete Story. Episode No. 4 "ZUDORA" or The Secret of the Haunted Hills. and Feature Pictures. FOLLOW THE CROWD TO THE HIPPODROME --- A JANITORIAL WIZARD. For Awhie He Puzzled the Tenant Who "Thought Himself Smart." One day Brown lost his temper and determined to discipline the janitor. "Why is it," he said, "that every time anybody in this building loses anything you ask us if we know what has become of it." "Because," the janitor replied, "you are the only folks that never lose anything." Next morning Brown shouted down the dumbwatter shaft: "We're short a bottle of milk. Where is it?" "I don't know, sir," the janitor answered humbly. "I'll see if I can find it." "Why," said Mrs. Brown. "we got our milk." "Don't worry," said her husband. "Of course he can't find it, but it will go him good to stew around a little." About fifteen minutes later Brown was summoned to the dumbwaiter. "Here's your milk," said the janitor, "I'm sorry I made a mistake." Brown was bewildered. "Now, where on earth did the fellow get it?" he said. "He has taken it from one of the neighbors," waited Mrs. Brown. Next day Brown complained of the loss of a package of sugar, which, though purely imaginary so far, as the Browns were concerned, very soon materialized in the hands of the resourceful janitor. Even Brown got uneasy then; but being bent on vengeance, he subsequently reported as lost bread, a head of lettuce and a bag of potatoes, all of which were immediately produced by the janitor. When Brown paid his grocery bill for the month Mrs. Brown, who is a systematic housekeeper,anned the account. "Why, they have made a mistake," she said. "They have charged us for milk and sugar and things we never got." Brown went back to the grocery to inquire. "It's all right," he said to his anxious wife upon his return. "We got the stuff. The innitor ordered it."—New York Post Learn to Laugh. The man who cannot laugh is not only fit for treason, stratagem and spoils, but his whole life is already a treason and a stratagem. Carlyle. Just an Informal Call One Captain Shibles sailed from Thomasston with a cargo of time, but found a junk market in Chesapeake bay. "I know what I'll do." said Cap tain Silmen Shibles to himself. "I'll C. M. THE RICHMOND PLANET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. Silver Ware at Special Prices MANY CHOICE ARTICLES IN FINE SILVER WARE ESPECIALLY PRICED FOR THIS SALE. 4 PIECE TEA SETS. $10.00 3 PIECE WATER SETS. $9.00 BREAD TRAYS. $2.00 BAKING DISHES. $3.00 26 Pc. ROGERS CHESTS. $8.00 COMMUNION FLAGONS. $7.50 COMMUNION PLATES AND GOBLETS. $2.50 We are Headquarters for all kinds of Club and Society Pins, Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing a Specialty. Highest Cash Prices Paid for Old Gold and Silver. Reliable Accounts Sollicited. E. C. MEYER JEWELRY CO. 21 WEST BROAD STREET. ESTABLISHED 1865. his "ping out" under his arm, thus delivered himself: "President Andrew Jackson, Esq. I have called to pay my respects to a man I admire and to say that I shall continue to vote for you as long as you live. And, not to take up any more of your valuable time, I want to ask if you have any use in your business or in the business of the United States for a cargo of Maine time." The president bought it for the navy yard. Her Preference. Marie Caslova, the violinist, tells of a reception at which she was to be the solist, which was given by a woman whose sudden wealth had not brought her musical knowledge. "When I called her up fire hours before the reception to ask about the condition of the piano she examined: 'I sent the piano back to the factory last week for repairs. Can't you play something with out one?' "The only things I had, at my fingers ends for violin alone were some Dark sonatas. This gave me an inspiration 'Certainly,' I answered. 'I can play the Chacoune.' "After a moment's allence a disap pointed voice replied. 'But, my dear, I would so much rather you played the violin.' A Question of Fact. The judge divided that certain evidence was inadmissible. Counsel took strong exception to the ruling and insisted that it was admissible. "I know, your honor," said counsel warmly. "that it is proper evidence. Here I have been practicing at the bar for forty years, and now I want to know if I am supposed to be a fool." "That," quietly replied the judge, "is a question of fact and not of law, so I won't pass any opinion upon it, but will let the jury decide." Tempus Fugit I placed my watch on a table. Twas wound to run till dawn. Next morning when I looked for it— Warn't going? Nay; Twas gone! Judge Round the Link. First Amateur Golfer—What are you going around in now? "Second Amateur Golfer—Oh, in five or six. "Five or six! Holes?" "No. Lost balls."—Life. Fatal Shock. Four Wetherby died in a nervous fit. He was an amateur golfer. They built him a home and furnished it inside of the first antique. —Pearson Journal. Intense Love. "Do you really love Himself?" asked his best friend. "Love her?" responded the man with a smile. (The man's face hid his own sadness in my eyes.) "Friendship is Loving." No1 TRADE MARK COUGH MIXTURE. COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS LAGRIPPE. Sore Throat, Bronchitis, and all affections of the Throat and Lungs Recommended to SPEAKERS AND HINGERS. If coughing at night's dose of JEFFRIES NO 1 COUGH MIXTURE will stop your cough and make you sleep well. Has been tested and found to be the best and purest cough remedy on the market. 25c, 50c, $1.00 Since Ask your druggist; if he hasn't it call, 'phone or write to THOS. TABB JEFFRIES, Manufacturing Chemist, 214 K. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Goods sent by parcels post upon receipt of price, stamps or money or order. TRIED TO KEEP THEM APART. A Neutrality Schema That Worked Out Another Way. "You knew we had a French maid and a German butler?" "Yes." "Well, we've been worried over them ever since the war broke out. We took the greatest pains to set them an example of neutrality. We were afraid all the time that it would be impossible to keep them from flying at each other. Of course we were careful not to discuss the war before them. In short, we've been taking a whole lot of trouble for months to help them keep the peace. I can't begin to tell you how careful we were. And what do you suppose happened yesterday?" "Why a mistimed battle?" "Nothing of the sort. It seems the two were engaged long before the war broke out, and yesterday they were married."—Cleveland' Pike Dealer. The Beauty Change. Little poems of monotone. Little poems and stamps! Make a little memoir. Change her name to Mrs. —Pete Hammett. Christmas Savings Club? You Should Do So at Once. SANTA There are Four Classes. You can join either one or all of them. Get ready to accumulate and save up money for next Christmas. CLASS 2. You can start with 2 cents for the first week, increase the payment each week until it reaches which amount will be increased by 3 per cent. You can start with $1.00 per week. The last payable for the benefit of those who prefer to pay have a downward movement, by permitting you to hold on the card in Class 2, in $1.00 payable, 1914, the amount is 98 cents, Jan. 4, 1915, until the last amount payable Nov. 29, 1915, added if you keep up the payments. Should you into the Class. You can start by paying five cents the first cents. It increases 5 cents each week. Theave if you keep up the payments will be $63.75 until you make all payments. For the benefit of those who desire to pay the in this class. You can pay $2.50, as of Dec. 23, 35 as of Jan. 11, 1915 and so on until the payment. Checks for all Classes are mailed until you will receive is $63.75 to which will you pay 25 cents the first week and 25 cents next December. You pay 50 cents the first week and 50 cents next Christmas by check with interest is $25. MANICS SAVINGS BANK, N. W. Yorner The Agents' open to Everybody. FIRST A round Trip Ticket to the Panama Exposition. Winner for the First Prize must poll not less than 10,000 votes. SECOND A Suit of Clothes, a Dress, a Cloak, an Over Winner must poll not less than 10,000 votes. for the first week. Monda week until it reaches $1.00 based by 3 per cent interest. week. The last payment is 2 c You can start with 2 cents for the first week. Monday, December 28th, the amount payable is 4 cents. You increase the payment each week until it reaches $1.00 per week. You will draw $26.59 next Christmas, which amount will be increased by 3 per cent interest. You can take out a 2 cent descending card. You can start with $1.00 per week. The last payment is 2 cents payable Nov. 29, 191b. o prefer to pay the larger amount by permitting you to pay the $1.00 payable No. 29th, 1911. Jan. 4, 1911, the amountable Nov. 29, 1911 is 2 cents. Should you not keep t For the benefit of those who prefer to pay the larger sum first, we have arranged for the 2 cent card to have a downward movement, by permitting you to pay the largest amount first. The last amount to be paid on the card in Class 2, is $1.00 payable No. 29th, 1915. You can pay this as of Dec. 21, 1914, Dec. 28th, 1914, the amount is 98 cents, Jan. 4, 1915, the amount is 96 cents, Jan. 11, 1915, the amount is 94 cents until the last amount payable Nov. 29, 1914 is 2 cents. You will receive $25.50 and interest to be included if you keep up the payments. Should you not keep up the payments you will receive all that you paid into the Class. CLASS No. 5. You can start by paying five cents the first week. Monday Dec. 28th, the amount to be paid will be 10 cents. It increases 5 cents each week. The last payment is $2.50. The total amount that you will receive if you keep up the payments will be $63.75. You can start by paying $2.50 the first week and the amount will be 5 cents less each week until the last payment will be 5 cents. You get 3 per cent interest if you make all payments. CLASS 5A. For the benefit of those who desire to pay the largest amount first, we have arranged the descending card in this class. You can pay $2.50, as of Dec. 21, 1914; $2.45 as of Dec. 28, 1914; $2.40 as of Jan. 4, 1915; $2.35 as of Jan. 11, 1915 and so on until the amount will be only 5 cents Nov. 29, 1915, the date of the first payment. Checks for all Classes are mailed Dec. 7, 1915, in time for Christmas shopping. The total amount you will receive is $63.75 to which will be added 3 per cent interest. You can start by paying five cents the first week. Monday Dec. 28th, the amount to be paid will be 10 cents. It increases 5 cents each week. The last payment is $2.50. The total amount that you will receive if you keep up the payments will be $63.75. You can start by paying $2.50 the first week and the amount will be 5 cents less each week until the last payment will be 5 cents. You get 3 per cent interest if you make all payments. CLASS 5A. For the benefit of those who desire to pay the largest amount first, we have arranged the descending card in this class. You can pay $2.50, as of Dec. 21, 1914; $2.45 as of Dec. 28, 1914; $2.40 as of Jan. 4, 1915; $2.35 as of Jan. 11, 1915 and so on until the amount will be only 5 cents Nov. 29, 1915, the date of the first payment. Checks for all Classes are mailed Dec. 7, 1915, in time for Christmas shopping. The total amount you will receive is $63.75 to which will be added 3 per cent interest. week and 25 cents each week. CLASS 50. week and 50 cents each week with interest in $25.00. You can W. Yorner Third and Claims' Coinbody. Men, FIRST PRIZE. Panama Exposition or to the must poll not less than 25. SECOND PRIZE. a Cloak, an Overcoat, a Go than 10,000 votes. THIRD PRIZE. You pay 25 cents the first week and 25 cents each week thereafter. $12.50 will be paid by check with interest next December. CLASS 50. You pay 50 cents the first week and 50 cents each week thereafter. The amount you will receive next Christmas by check with interest in $25.00. You can join now. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK, N. W. Corner Third and Clay St., Richmond, Virginia. Agents' Contest. A Suit of Clothes, a Dress, a Cloak, an Overcoat, a Gold Watch a Diamond Ring or a Loving Cup. Winner must poll not less than 10,000 votes. Fifteen Dollars in Silver. Winner must poll not less t an 5000, votes. Ten Dollars in Silver. Winner must poll not less than 4000, votes Five Dollars in Silver Winner must poll not less than 3,000 votes. Two Dollars and Fifty Cents in Silver. Winner must: poll not less than 2,000 votes. One Dollar and Fifty cents n Silver. Winner must poll not less than 1,000 votes. EIGHT One Dollar in Silver. Winner must poll not less than 750 votes . When candidates have pulled as many as 10 VALUE Send 2 months subscription 25 cents and g Four Months subscription, (50) cents and g Eight Months subscription (1,00) and get 10 Twelve Months subscription (11,50) and g EIGHTH PRIZE. than 750 votes . as many as 100 votes, the VALUE OF VOTES (25 cents and get 15 votes (50) cents and get 45 votes (00) and get 185 votes. (81,50) and get 235 votes. One Dollar in Silver. Winner must poll not less than 750 votes. When candidates have pulled as many as 100 votes, their names will be published in the Planet. Send 2 months subscription 25 cents and get 10 votes. Four Months subscription, (50) cents and get 45 votes. Eight Months subscription (1.00) and get 125 votes. Twelve Months subscription ($1.50) and get 225 votes. For each back paying subscriber or money paid into the office, a vote will be allowed for each cent id, whether on advertisement or job work. 311 North Fourth St., Richmond, Va. The Coupon will be found in this paper. The Meddget Gitter, I'm sure that golf's a meddget place. I've never heard a golfer tell Or ever publicly promise. That he could play it very well. I've never met a man with stains Who didn't want to puter me By putting him so get a "wife" Robert G. Scott Funeral Director, First Chapel Morgantown, Ohio 4506 E. Main Rt. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15210 All rights and liability of Morgantown, Ohio. CLASS 2A. CLASS No. 5. CLASS 25. SIXTH PRIZE.