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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
WARSKIPS For HAVANA.
Not rs Threat. Eut * n Prevent
OF SiOtoIs Outbreaks.

Z
OF RiotoIs Outbreaks.
Washington. Dec. 1.-THE BROOKLYN.
Texas. Castine and Resolutc have been
ordered TO Havana. While there is not
the faintest desire to convey a threat
In the dispatch of these warships to
Havana, IL may be noted that when
they lie within the harbor they will
hold the town in perfect subsection. 1t
Is surmised that the suggestion came
from Admiral Sampson. who is now In
one OF the suburbs of Havana. as a
result of the unfortunate eruption on
Sunday night at the Hotel Inglaterra.
AT any rate the event brought the
authorities to q sudden realization OF
the exact state OF affairs in Havana.
and the imminent danger OF another
such outbreak which perhaps might
run into the proportions OF a riot and
cost many innocent lives. With only
small force of American soldiers in
Havana province. and those removed
at such a distance from the city as to
make it difficult OF access in time to
be of service to the American element
In the city, now swollen to large pro-
portions by the advent Of many hun
dred commercial men and others seek
ing opportunities for employment. the
necessity for some protection was APP
parent.
Sunday nights riot in Havana fol-
lowed a demand of Cubans that the
theaters be closed on account of Cen
eral Garcia's death. At the Tacon
theater. frequented by Spaniards. the
demand was refused. In the riotinr
which followed three Cubans were kin
ed and one Spanish officer and two
Cubans wounded.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
Thinks BE Hates His Brother.
[Omahs Neb. Enterprise ]

We are sadly disappointed. Injuries
almost unparalleled have been inflicted
upon the Negro race only few days
ago, yet the one whom we fondly hop
ed would champion our cause, has pass
ed US by without 3 word.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
PYTHIAE NOTES.

Sir Robt Weeden, Sir w. "A. Jackson
and Sir Millus Jones, of ITO N. 9Th st.
800 w. Leigh St., and 1909 ST. John
ST., respectively, who are members Of
Planet Lodge, No. %, are as yet con-
fined to their premises on account Of
sickness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

The Grand Representatives of the
Gram Lodge and Grand Court which
Sneels in Portsmouth in May, 1899, will
Zoe elected at the meetings this month.
The Loo & S should pick out their best
talent from among the Past Chancel-
Sors that tbs Grand Lodge of Virginis
may continue TO bear the well deserv-
ed reputation OF having the most in.
Gelligent Grand body among our race.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
Can General whecier So in Connresl,

- y ~ IT. III III N-Oll-sEt'SlS3
Washington, Dec. misrepresentation
Bailey, Of Texas. has decided to raise
the question OF the right OF Major Cen
eral Wheeler to participate in the pro-
ceedings Of the house should he attempt
to exercise the privilege of a member
He Will also raise the question as
against either Of the three other mem
bers of the house who entered the ser
vices Of the Uiited States during the
war with Spain. Last Saturday night
General Wheeler attended the Demo-
cratic caucus, and Mr.. Bailey says this
raises the DTesum Dtion that General
Wheeler contemplates resuming his
seat in the house
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

The Emancipation Day is appearing
-EOd the Knights and members of the
Courts are making preparation for the
came The celebration will be at the
Fifth st Baptist Church and Rev DR..
w. K Graham has been selected to
cond uct the exercises.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

President Mckinley proclaimed him
self deeply concerned in the
welfare of the Oubans. Our Say
Jour branded those who said they loved
God whom they have not seen and hat
ed their brother whom they have seen,
as liars and hypocrits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

AGEETS-Ladies and gentleme n
wanted. Eombination package toilet r
ticles, easy seller. Good commissiC n.
NEW EE GLAND TOILET & REMEDY
COMPANY, Boston Mass.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

The presidents silepcs may be due
to poll sY." which is but another way
of saying that his COD victions of right
are pretty weak, or are subservient to
his political ambition. This view is
strengthened by his action in the Baker
case. IL his intentions are right he il
badly in need OF moral stamina that
turns thsm into actions. II Tom
Reed was in the CHAIR, with only one
half the good intentions Mckinley is
credited with, something would drop.
A Reminder to the President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
"77' foz Colds aad Grip.

Dr.. Humphreys Speciac"77'' bresks-
up Colds and knocks cut the Gxip An
drue gists. ESQ. Doctors book sent free
HumDh rey'sMediciae Company. New
Vork.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

We carry a fine line OF
INVITATIONS FOR CLUBS
Societies, and other organize
tons, also wedding stock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

The benefits o in the lodges and
courts are enough of themselves to
draw you. And when you think for a
moment and take under confederation
that $4,000 paid By the Grand Court
aud the $50 90 paid by the Grand
Lodge, both from their endowment
treasurer, there is no use in giving the
matter further thought unless you be-
come astoundtd and begin TO wonder
how it ia done. Well, it is simply done
and We do not pick the pereons either.
All we want TO know is. are you f1nsn-
ssial in lodge as the time OF death.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

Virginia ledge. No. 8. met Monday
might at Prices hall on Leigh st. The
attendance was good and q great
amount OF business was transacted.
Planet Lodge. No %, will meet on
Monday night. the 19tA inst, ard all
mem bers will be present, owing to the
fact that the officers for the ensuing
'zerm are t. be eIs cted.
1t is the regret of Richmond Lodge.
No. /, that ali of is members aEte n
the next meeting which takes place
Monday night, 10Th inst.
Sylvia Court, No. los, meets next
Tuesday evening". The members are
requested to be pre- sent.
Pure God Court meets Monday
evening.
Blooming Lily Court meets Tuesday
evening
Acrue Court meets on Thursday eve
ming.
Unity Lodge. No "a. meets Friday
might and all the members of I'd > lodge
are requested to meet at 8 O'clock
sharp.
Miss Bette Dobson. r. Of A.. of Plan
ct Court. who has been quite sick is
dmprC\ing. We hope for her a speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Polite Nicholas c nh will meet
at Prices hall MUnoSy evening. De.
10. 1893. All members are requested
to be present and pay .. as this will
be the last meeting LeiOre the court
will be set aside.
Signed, Mrs. POLLS NICHOLAS.
PI>ret Court met Friday evening at
Prices hall. q W. Q. John Mitchell,
Jr-, presided. Much routine business
Was transacted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

sections of the country. We take ir
that under the circumstances the presi-
dent had no alternative.
Leaves God to Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

Virginia ledge. No. 8. met Monday
might at Prices hall on Leigh st. The
attendance was good and great
amount OF business was transacted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

PI>ret Court met Friday evening at
Prices hall. G. W. Q. John Mitchell,
Jr-, presided. Much routine business
NFas transacted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
PLEASE RKAD Tux FoLLoW1xa,

Brooklyn. Aug 10, 1SR1-Thts1s 70 oortsfx sHns
came 20 New YORK from slbany. v19
stranger tE . strange city. out % vore 80 -
Of money. had no luck in anvth,nrr -@S -
LOOK what 70 DO dxd not know. Afrtsnc -
viseo me 20 go sno see DIR. Shea I al -
told me the cause OF nay troubles. he tr,S -. \.
aud treated me as = brother IA rcu~n 49,. =
gov good POSITION that very week hed rs,sx
20 osners tney took my money ana dfd IA ~,
would adylst AL In bad luck. siok or In arr1r,-s
10 go TO htm ~ once sfncereix ~s.-@
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

Planet Lodge. No %, will meet on
Menday night. the 19tA inst. ard all
members will be present, owing to the
Hsct that the officers for the ensuing
zerm are t. be eIs cted.
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
LITTLE FACTS ABOUT PEOPLE

Gov. Llewellyn Powers, of Maine, is
druggist by profession.
Clarence Greathouse, chancellor of
Corea, is Californian.
Congressman William Alden Smith.
of Michigan, was a newsboy in Grand
Rapids 20 years ago.
Garrison Y. Shall, convict in the
Connecticut state prison, knows all Of
Shakespeare plays by heart, having
learned them daring the las. IA years
of his imprisonment.
Esterhazy's justification for all that
he has done In the Drfyfus case is en-
braced in his maxim: a soldier should
place his conscience as well as his
sword at the disposal Of his superior
officers"
The longest courtship on record was
that of Robert Taylor, postmaster at
Scarva, Ireland, He eourted his lady
love for so years, and married her in
1872, when his age was 108. He recent
" died, in his one hundred and thirty
fourth year.
Thomas Hardy is said to have adopt
ed the following form of reply, type
written, to all requests for autographs:
''Sir: Mr.. Hardy will be pleased to
sign any of his books you mag forward
for the purpose"
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Humor Of the Camp.-"Captain, the
new recruit is a fine fencer." ''Is he?
Put him on picket Guty."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Old Crusty (angrily)-"Well, 1
wouldn't talk like a fool, if were you"
Mrs. Crusty (serenely)-"No, you
wouldn't dear. ."-Town Topics.
The Real Ordeal.-"I hear he refused
to take chioroform when he was oper-
ated on" "Yes, said he'd rather take it
when he paid his bill."-Detroit Jour
nal.
Il heard a queer expression the other
day. was speaking to lady of the
fine old town OF Wrentham. and she ex-
claimed: %, yes, know that town
it's the one that has those perfectly
delicious old grayeyards' Boston
Transcript.
A Dolt.-Mrs. Putt had to get rid
of my cook" Mrs. Bye-"Indeed q
Mrs. Putt-"Yes; she used one of my
golf sticks for kindling wood, and there
were three Of Henry's walking sticks
right at hand. d.'-Philadelphia North
American.
Funny what curious eyes
some people have! l showed my new
photograph TO the Neuisons to-day. He
said it was awfuily pretty, and she said
it didn't look a bit Ike me-" Edith
$50 it seems that husband and wife can
think alike, doesn't it ?"-Boston Tran
script.
The Essence of ngoism.-"Wal jim,
wot dye think abart the czar O. Rooshia.
and this ere universal disarmament %
Jinl-"Well, it's summat like me and
my ole woman, mate, when there's a
bit Of shindy brewing. The one wot
proposes peace is the one wot ain't got
old O. the poker."-Fun.
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
THE FEATHERED TRIBE.

The eye of the yllture is so construct
ed that it is high-power telescope, en-
abling the bird to see objects at an al
most incredible distance.
The turkey was first discovered in
America, and was taken TO England in
the early part of the sixteenth century.
Since then it has been acclimated in
nearly all parts of the world.
A chicken with a comb weighing over
a pound is owned by John d. Reynolds,
of N,wark, N. ). At night the fowl
rests Gu a perch four inches from the
ground, with its head bent forward, so
that the comb can repose on the earth.
Otherwise, the weight of the comb
would cause the chicken to topple over
Mr.. Harrison Weir recommends a
muzzle as a cure for growing cocks,
Before a cock crows he stands up, flaps
his wings and opens wide his beak.
Mr.. Weir suggests light wire head
gear, which, while not preventing The
bird from eating and drinking, would
not allow it TO open the beak wide
enough to crow,
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
TERRIFIC POWER.
An Explosive That Is the Most Fright
full Ever Introduced in
Warfare,

According to the reports of the opera
tion of the British artillery before Om-
durham, Lyddite, with which the shells
thrown into the city were charged, is
the most frightfully powerful explosive
ever introduced into warfare. At one
time 11S men were assembled in an iron
mosque beside the mahdi's tomb. A
Lyddite she'll fell among them, leaving
only IL alive. So terrible are the eff
fects of this explosive that while it was
being tested in England no person was
allowed within an area of 500 yards
from the point at which the proiectile
was to burst. Within 400 yards, so it is
stated, so violent were the vibrations
produced by the explosion of large
shell that many solid objects, such as
masses of masonry, were reduced to
dust. |, is manufactured from the prin-
cipal ingredient of all coal tar oils, car
belle acid. This is treated with nitric
acid, and produces picric acid, an ex-
tremely destructive explosive. Makers
of projectiles have always fought shy
of picric acid, because of the great dam
ger in handling it. The problem has
been solved by fusing it, and so increas-
ing its power tenfold. This is Lyddlte,
which can be manipulated without fear.
When touched by a flame it burns
brightly, though without violent eXplo-
sion; it is only when confined and eX-
ploded by detonation that its destruc-
tive powers are exhibited.-St, Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
THE DEAREST GIRL.

This girl that I'm to write about-you
know the ore I mean
The girl whom al the fellows sWore was
fit to be a queen
OF wonankind she seemed 20 me the sweet
est nd the best,
And that was just precisely what she
seemed to all the rest
On, how my heart was stirred when first
/ met her face to facet
And to my gladdened eyes she seemed the
very soul Of grace.
l swore she was gem, a rose, an angel
(rninus Wings.
And all the other fellows swore the very
seif-same things.
Ah, well do I remember how 1 yearned to
call her minel
To share my lot in life with her would be a
joy divine.
And how 1 used to wonder if she'd care to
change her name;
And all the other fellows, oh, they won
dered just the same.
So long as memory holds sway I never
shall forget
When first 1 held her hand in mine-I seem
to feel it yet!
Its tender clasp, so soft and light and yet
50 warm and true
And all the other fellows, oh, of course
they held it, too.
And then-'twas after 1 had kissed her fin
gers velvet tips
1 bolder grew, and, oh, we gods! 1 dared to
kiss her lips!
The priceless boon was far above the
wealth of kings to buy,
And all the other fellows got kiss the
same as l.
And when at last the time arrived, down
on my knees I fell
While in my hating, trembling way tried
my love to tell
Until she spoke the gracious word my hap
py life to bless,
And to the other fellows, why, she gave the
same sweet yes"
Then to her stern papa I went to ask him
for her hand;
My knees were limp and shaking so that I
could scarcely stand.
He kindly gave his glad consent and wished
US many joys
He did the very self-same thing by all the
other boys.
And then, of course-you know the rest
united heart and heart,
1 promised I'd be good and kind and true
'till death do part"
And with Gcd's gracious help I'll try to
smooth her path through life
AS every fellow will for her-the girl he
made his wife.
Nixon waterman, in L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
GOOD SUGGESTIONS.
Try cranberries for malaria.

Try cranberries for malaria.
Try a sun bath for rheuma tism.
Try clam broth for a weak stomach.
Try cranberry poultice for erysip-
elias.
Try gargling lager beer for cure of
sore throat.
Try eating fresh radishes and yell
low turnips for gravel.
Try swallowing saliva when troubled
with sour stomach.
Try eating onions and horseradish
to relieve dropsical swellings.
Try buttermilk for the removal Of
freckles, tan and butternut stains.
Try the Group tippet when child is
likely to be troubled with Group.
Try hot flannel over the seat of neu-
ralgic pain and renew frequently.
Try taking cod liver Gil in tomato
catsup if you want to make it pala-
table.
Try hard cider-a wineglassful three
times a day-for ague and rheuma-
tism.
Try taking nap in the afternoon if
you are going to be out late in the
evening.
Try breathing the fumes of turpen-
tine or carboiic acid to relieve whoop-
ing cough,
Try a cloth wrung out from cold
water put about the neck at night for
sore throat.
Try an extra pair of stockings out
side of your shoes when travelling in
cold weather.
Try walking with your hands be-
hind you if you find yourself becoming
bent forward.
Try a silk handkerchief over the
face when obliged TO go against
piercing wind.
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
HAVANA CIGARS.
They Are Still to Re Had in This
Ccuntry-How They Are Shipped
Out of Cuba.

When war with Spain was first de-
clared the Sun informed its readers
who smoked fine imported and domes-
tic Havana cigars that there was no
immediate scarcity in sight, and that
If they patronizcd dealers of standing
they would probably not suffer from
any famine. This has proved to he cor
rect. Even now, while the stocks in
the hands of our leading importers are
by no means matter of the past,
there is prospect of more cigars to
come. Three weeks ago the steamer
Myrtledene came into this port with
SIC cases of Havana cigars on board,
/ these representing about 5,760,OOO ci-
gars, ard of these there were about
100000 remaining in the hands of the
New York importers, the remainder
going to Europe. 1t is said on good
authority that as scon as this ship
ment was safely on its way the fac
tories Immediately started TO work in
Havana, and that cable advices to that
effect have been received by inter
ested persons in this city Since then
there has been received authentic
news that the Norwegian steamer Ber-
gen has cleared from Sagua fer ST.
/ Thomas with quite a number of pas
sengers and 4 matter of 5,oO0 eco cigars
and $4,000 cigarettes. ard that other
shipments are in preparation.
Of the correctness of this informa-
ticn there is no reason to doubt. There
is also said to be quantity of high
grade leaf tobacco which is now in Ha-
vana ready for shipment, fully ma
tured,which will be shipped very short
ly by the same route, probably going
to Europe and then transshipped to
the United States. The goods are sent
from Havana by wagon to the nearest
railroad point and then by rail and
wagon transported to Sagua la
| Grande, on the north coast of Cuba,
and then shipped. They are said to be
sent out at manufacturers risk with
out bills of lading, the manufacturer
being content to trust his consignees
until there is chance to pay. Manu-
facturers of high-grade domestic Ha-
yana cigars say that the Cuban manu-
facturers have been obliged to do this
to prevent their old-time brands be.
ing entirely swept away and wiped out
OF popular recognition in this coun-
try. The American manufacturers
who are still well supplied with i'm
ported Havana tobacco are putting
out such fine grade of goods, of such
an acceptable type, to the smokers in
this country that, if there was con-
t;nued scarcity of the imported article
for even six months, it would be ex-
ceedingly difficult to regain the ground
lost. Under any circumstances there
appears to be no scarcity in sight of
high-grade Havara goods, although
there may be an advance in prices
from time to time, according to the
stocks of raw material received. II
is estimated hat there is a matter OF
enough tobacco in Havana to-day tc
last the American factories owning il
for over another year.-N. Y. Sun.
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
CHEROKEE SCHOLARS
Charming Indian Maidens Who Are
Well Educated.
Some of Them Are Not Only Possessed
of Great Beauty but Are Grace
full and Refned-The
"Squay'' Men.

Long and painstaking investigation
by the experts of the United States
government, just completed, shows
that it is TO the Indian girl the world
may have to look for the development
of her race.
A too general impression regarding
an Indian girl of to-day is that she is
an unkempt, coarse appearing crea-
ture, with none of the refinement char
acteristic of the white woman and a
general tendency toward degradation.
1t has seemed to be almost impossible
to divorce the Indian girl from tie
idea obtained through familiarity
with the story book squaw OF othes
days or the impression given Icy the
besotted Indian women one sees iounS-
ing about the stations of the rail-
ways through New Mexico and Ari-
Zona.
1t is true that the majority of In
dian girls have black hair and black
eyes, but it is equally correct to say
that there are many perfect blonds
among them, with roseleaf complex
ions that city bred woman would
envy them from the bottom of her
heart. Again, the complexion of the
Indian brunette is not muddy. but as
; clear and delicate as one would expect
Ia conan who had led the ordinary
life of civilization.
As matter of fact, proportion of
the full-blood Cherokee girls of to-
day would be thoroughly at home in
society and an ornament thereto
They are almost always of fue figure
and graceful carriage, the only partic-
ularly noticeable feature that per-
haps detracts in a measure from their
good looks being the high cheek bones
that are apparent in even the six
.-deenth blood Indians. The voice of the
Indian girl is never hoarse or coarse.
but low and musical
The average Indian girl of 1s to-day
is possessed of a good education. To
be sure, she is not graduate of an
eastern female college, but she has
had ample opportunity to learn. and
has generally taken every advantage
of the chance thus afforded her. 1t is
no exaggeration to say that it is often
very difficult to distinguish one of
these Indian girls who has married
white man from the white woman by
whom she may perhaps be standing.
During the last quarter of a CEN
tury the number of white men who
have married girls belonging to the
five civilized tribes has been astonish-
ina 1t must be remembered that a
white man who marries an Indian girl
is generally adopted into the tribe to
which his wife belongs. and thereupon
receives many of the privileges of the
other members. Some people call
these whites ''squaw'' men, but. just
the same, they are among the best cit
3zens of the naturalization Herald,
The Winslow mail., 1898-12-24
A Purist in Distress.

A certain out Of town man, who was
widely known in Cleveland, represent
ing one of the oldest families in north
ern Ohio, had many peculiaritics
Among these was a remarkably fastidi-
Gus care for forms Of speech and pro
nunciation.
One day when he was standing on the
little landing at his island home lie
slipped in some manner and went into
the water with resoEnding splash
There were a number Of visitors on the
island, ard several of them were at the
landing when the proprietor fell in.
Among them was an old lady who
shrieked direfuliy as the host disap-
peared.
Hell be drown-ded," she walled
''he'll be drown-ded!"
Just then the waters parted and the
head of the victim of the accident np-
peared above the surface.
Coughing and sputter:ng, he looked
toward the agitated old lady.
Drowned, you old IDIOT" he roared,
"droyfned!'
And then they fished him out.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.