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Special Oar to the Nashville BAPTIST Con-
TentiCn over the Southern Railway.

Dear Brethren:-
1t has been decided that the Vir-
ginia delegation to the Nashville Bap-
tist Convention will go IN special car
With the Northern and Washington
delegation. The train leaves Wash
ington on the night of the Eleventh of
September at 10 :43 P. M, coming
through Charlottesville. Lynchburg,
Dsnville by way OF Greensboro, N. @.
Is is best to take this special coach to
avoid Jim Grow Car.
Roanoke and Salem passengers must
leave Roanoke 1895 A. M. of she nigh,
OF the eleventh. Passenger going from
Richmond will leave on the night oil
the Eleventh at IL p. n.
Passengers leaving Norfolk will leave
on the night OF the Eleventh at 8:35 T.
N. Passengers leaving Staunton will
leave on the Eleventh at $3.50 p. NJ
Passengers leaving Clifton Forge on
the EleveRth at 1910 P. N.
Be on time brethrea, this will be q
grand trip.
Very respectfully yours,
W. +. GRAHAM.
Chairman Of Committee,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09
The Jumper.

He jumped aboard the fast express -
And jumped into a seat,
And when he heard the whistle blow IS
He jumped upon his feet; -
He jumped from on the Pullman step
Right on the station floor.
And when he reached the farmhouse white
He jumped within the door.
And after he had spent a week
Another Jump was scored,
For when the shade OF night was deep
He quickly Jumped his board.
Chicago Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09
To California Via the Midland Route

Every Friday night, at 1925 p. M, q
through Tourist Car for San Francisco,
carrying first and second claes passeH-
gers, leaves the Chicago. Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway Union Passenger
Station, Chicago, via Omaha. Colorado
Springs and Salt Lake City with stop
over privileges at Salt Lake City), for
ell points in Colorado, Utah, Nevada
aud CaliforDis.
The Tourist Car berth rate from Chi
cago to San Francisco is only $500.
aud the sleeping car berths should be
reserved few days in advance OF de-
pArture Of train.
Through tickets and sleeping car &C.
commodations can secured from any
agent IN the east, or by applying at the
Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot
or Oity Ticket Offices M Chicago.
Send for IT free illustrated Califor-
mia folders. Address George II. Heal
ford, General Passenger agent, Chics-
e., ILL.,, or John r. Potf, District Pas
senger Agent, Williamsport, Pa
9.2 sc,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09
SATURDAY. SEPT. 9, 1899

Ex-SPKAKKR THOMAS B. REED has re-
signed his seat in Congress and is COW
practieing law in New York city.
de is known to be bitterly opposed
to the expansion policy of the admins
tration and the war in the Philippines
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has authorized
the issuance OF d proclamation con-
corning the taking OF the census of Gu.
bn.
The impression is that after this is
completed steps will be taken to es-
tablished an independent government
znder president who will be under
the proteetorate of the United States
govern nent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09

= TIE National Afro-American Press
Association which met at Chicago, ILL.,,
recently elected the we'll known jour
nalist, Mr.. @. F. ADAMS OF the APPEAL
IS president aud J. R. CLIFFORD OF
the MartinshuTs Pioneer Press as Sec
rotary and Hon. n. C. SMITH OF Cleve.
land, o., as trea surer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09

been no denial OF the utterances on the
part of the distinguished divine, we
would have doubted the accuracy OF
the report.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09
Good Advice.

"Shall speak to. your father?'' he
asked, after she had made the usual
promise.
"You may II you WISH" she replied
slut II you want the matter settled 1
would advise you to see mamma Chi
cagO Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09

Mr.. Hardfst-She dropped the en-
gagement ring overheard, and he
dived fer it, but never rose.
Miss Getz-If the diamond had been
larger, he might have found 1t before
his breath was goRsl = Jewellers
Weekly. s;s-,,.s,u-.,xrssr, .....
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09
NOE stronr-NIinded-

"Your wife, I believe, is a strong
minded woman"
"Oh, don't know. I should rather
regard her as brittle-minded."
'Brittle-minded?
'Yes. She's been giving me pieces of
her mind for several years. Chicago
Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09
A Hainan I1ecuIIaF1tr.

'It takes the average politician long
time to admit that he has been making
a mistake"
Eyes," answered Senator Sorghum;
''it's human nature. There isn't one
man in ten who viii admit that his poll
cy is open to criticism until after il
has been closed tor repairs. Washing
ton Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09
O.. O.. ].

For fine fish AMI produce call on
Mr.. Fl F. Jonathan. His experience
ia the business will enable you to get
satisfaction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09

This is a rule by which to determine
BY words of'the preacher the length or his
sermon:
When he says "hrstly'' you know he's be-
gun;
When he says lastly" he's only half done.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09

II your friends are away from sthe
city, send them the PLANET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-09

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
ON SUBSCRIPTIONS. .
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" Entered In The Postomco at Riehmond, Va
- second class matter.
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Published every Saturday by John Mitch eli
J Published at 81 North Fourth street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

sons attracted to the scene by the noise
of the young mans fall hastily pro-
nounced the young man dead. Holden
accepted their conclusion, and hurriedly
packing a few of his personal effects,
fled from the scene. He never was seen
or heard of again at his college. The
young man whom he had struck down
was merely rendered unconscious, and
quickly recovered from the effects of the
blow. That Holden believed him dead,
and became a recluse either through
fear of arrest and punishment for muir
der, or because he desired to expiate his
sin in a life of solitude, there seems to be
no reason to doubt.
The hermit never was seen at the Muir
ply lumber camp after he fled from the
building. The recent discovery Of tho
skeleton a few miles from the clearing
Is accepted by those familiar with this
affair as evidence that Holden is dead.
1t is believed that when frightened by
the approach Of the Murphy Lumber
company employees. he ran blindly
through the forest and into the edge of
the swamp, where he became entangled
in the soft mud and persisted; or that
he suffered some injury and fell and died
from starvation.
1t cannot be learned that Holden has
any relatives, either in this country or
In England, and his books, the only
part of his effects of any value, wiz
probably be presented to some public IL
brary or added to the state library at
Madison.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
ON OUR BOOK TABLE.
From the n,1hiishers.

From the publishers.
Modern Mercenary," BY K and B. Hes
keith Pritchard &c. and H. Heron), s1.25.
A. G. McClurg- & Co., Chicago-"On
Gen. Thomas Staff by Byron A., Dunn,
F. .Tennysony Nelly. New York-"The
Trembling Of Borealis." by Paul d'Argen-
teuil
:. Rand. Mentally & Co., Chieago-''A
Married M arr 9, Man. .! by Frances Aymar Ma
Charles II. sergel Company, Chicago
THE South African Question by an
English-south African (Olive Schreiner),
% cents. s-sa- - ~
The Century Company, New York
"Christian Science and Other Supersti-
tons by J. M. sBtlfkley. LII. D.. lz.--,'-
r, Tennyson Nicely, New York-"A
IFy ro s sse aa 5y " J sn Trsgsf
Harper. & Bros, New York-A Noun
Life Of Gen. Nathan Beford Forrest"
by John Allan Wyeth, NJ. D.. 81. y.
From the st. Paul Book and Station
cry Co.!
JB, Lippincott COMPANY. philadelphia -
when Rogues Fall Out" by Joseph
Hatton: ION Account. Of Sarah" by
With" by John Strange Winter.
Doubleday & Mcclure Company. New
York-"The Romancsrs," by Edmond
Rostand, 80 cents; BLK" by Frank
Norris 81 49,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
ORDERS HIS COFFIN MADE.
1t Is GIove-Fitttng, and There Is No
Other Like 1t In the World.

WABASH. Ind. Sept. M.-When wise
old Ii Hung Chang came to this country
he brought hisYcoff1n with him. In that
respect he is not ahead of DR.. J. H. Ford,
of this city, prominent in Indiana medi
cal circles. who has! had his measure TAX
en-, a =glove-fittang coffin made under his
personal and daily. direction and has it
put away in his home awaiting the inevi-
table day when he will part company
with earth. Dr.Ford has always been one
Of the strong men Of the community, and
it was a matter Of surprise to his friends
and James Lynn, Of Wabash, when he
called on him and said he wished cof-
fin made for himself. At first Lynn took
1t as a joke. but ha soon found the doc
tor was serious. He exclaimed that his
factory did not make collins as general
thing. but they could turn one out. Dr.
Ford said he wanted 1t built at home, so
he might personally superintend the
work day by day. He wanted the best
workman sent to his office. He was sent
and the Bertillton measurements were
taken. The coffin was made glove fitting
just so his body would lay in a case
He objected to conventional walnut. ma
hogany and poplar stained to the color
Of dark woods. and at last selected quar-
ter-sawed. oa.k, finished in natural color
He. specified that 1t have a piano polish
and plate glass top for the upper por-
ton He selected the Innings. which were
all white. He called at the factory every
day and suggested something new. The
men began to call it the wooden over
coat" Ford has some very pronounced
and novel views on death, and these were
responsible for him making up his mind
to lie in his coffin while he was yet In
good health. 1t is not known. however.
why he was so particular about the tall
or-made flt.l
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24


What He Believed to Be a Mortal
Blow Now Thought to Be Dis
covered-HoIden's Connections.
FLORENCE, Wis. Sept. 2o-The fnd-
ing Of the skeleton Of a man at the edge
strong creek in the western part Of this
county, Is supposed to reveal the fate OF
strange man who led the life Of her
NIT for more than q quarter Of century,
and who disappeared on the day his ex-
istence became known to the authorities.
While there is no direct evidence on the
subject, it Is believed that the remains
are those of a man whose name was re-
Gently ascertained to be John Holden.
Eight months ago number Of woods
men representing the Murphy Lumber
company went to an old lumber camp, in
tending to make it their headquarters
While engaged in the vicinity The men
had approached to within forty or fifty
feet of the main structure, when a man
dashed through rear exit and disap-
peared in the underbrush back Of the log
cling camp. The man was bent-appar-
emily by age. He was clad in garments
made of rough skins, and mass of tan
gled gray hair hung down his back, while
a matted gray beard, fully two feet in
length. was revealed by the glimpse the
men caught Of him as he fled through the
timber.
When the men saw the strange figure
disappear from the log shack in the old
lumber camp, stories that they had heard
Of hermit Of the woods came to them,
and they had little doubt that they had
accidentally encountered the reciuse. This
surmise was strengthened when they en-
tered the shanty. The structure was In
two parts, separated by a rooted passage
way. At one end Of the passageway was
the kitchen and dining room, while at the
other was the apartment which, in the
old logging days, was used as a sleeping
room This was the home of, the hermit.
The walls were covered with skins OF
deer, foxes, and wolves, and on the floor
was a mating of pelts of wild animals.
In the middle of the room was q table
made of rough boards, evidently taken
from the dining-room part of the camp.
A huge easy chair, followed from the
trunk Of tree, stood near the table.
while in one corner was couch Of skins
ASTONISHING DISCOVERY MADE.
But this furniture was not the aston
ishing part of the discovery On one side
of the room was a rough bookcase, con-
structed from unplaned pine planks, and
this case contained nearly 300 pooks OF
various kinds. Some were in the Eng
fish language but many were in type
or a tongue that the lumbermen could
not comprehend. These volumes have
since been found to be French, German,
Greek and Latin The books were worn
and thumbed by long and constant usage,
and evidently had been the companions
of a student and lover of books. The
volumes covered a wide range of litera-
ture, but consisted principally of Greek
history and literature.
There was only one rovel among the
many volumes ("Robinson Crusoe'o, and
this seemingly had been the most con
stantly read book of all In the little room,
save the Bible. Everything In the room
was examined carefully ia the hope of
finding something that would serve as
clew to the identity OF the hermit who
read Greek and Latin In the original tsxs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

"A Prince of Georgia, and Other Tales, :"
by Julian Ralph. Harper & Brothers,
New York; For sale by the st. Paul
Book and Stationery company.
This is a collection of short stories by
the well-known newspaper correspondent,
Julian Ralph. The initial tale Is an In
tended satire on the habit young Amerl-
can girls with financial prospects have of
marrying foreign gentlemen of doubtful
titles, low finances, and worse habits.
The hero had in his veins the bluest
blood of the orient, but turned out to be
a dining room waiter in an obscure Ash
attic town. 1t is rather broad farce than
comedy, but may serve useful purpose
even better than something better done.
"a Dandy at His Best is a clever sketch
of a young Bnglishman and his doings
in a series of adventures in the Caucasus.
But the best thing in the book is 'Bruce's
Mighty Weakness" which is a tremen-
dous story
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

qualities for success It has few equals
in late fiction as an example of a wisely
chosen, we'll balanced, and not too nu-
merous cast of characters; of Keen an
alysis and picturesque presentment OF
some impressive types OF human nature;
and Of a skillful blending Of the virtuous
and the vicious, the pathetic and the hui
morcus, the marvellous and the tragic, IN
surprisingly interesting plot.
Three of the characters-Paul Amory,
Mrs. Tremlowe, and Leah Livingston,
quite overshadow the others in the cast,
although there are among the residue
people whose parts might we'll be given
first place If 1t were not for the gigantic
three.
The book must be read in order to gain
any adequate conception Of the authors
power in bringing human principles into
situations that try them to the utmost,
in depicting the possibilities of good and
evil in human character. and In con-
structing her plot so that the triumph
and the reward Of those who are worthy
are brought to pass in a rational way.
Some Of the accessory characters might
we'll be made principals in another plot.
The italian prince, Pho Ferrari, is an
admonitory example of moral degeneracy
in aristocratic ranks Jack Conyers, the
English artist, enriches the pages with
manliness, pathos and humor. Mrs. Paign-
ton. "the lady with nerves." is always
amusing, even when she is exasperating.
All in all, the author is to be con-
graduated on her admirable work, and
the public on the coming pleasure Of
reading this thoroughly enjoyable book.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

wager are that while Lee is painting her
portrait she cannot captivate his heart.
The unrealism of all this becomes as ap-
parent as is the extreme transparency Of
the plot The sittings are had, the por-
trait finished. both fall in love with each
other. and the end of it all Is that the
young artist marries the heiress to mil
lions, and, 1t is to be supposed lives hap
PLY ever after. That is all. No dramatic
situations. no adventures, no tragedy
not even comedy, but dull, Unconditional
stringing of words, sans grace or style.
into an improbable. yet decidedly prosaio
climax.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

Gone had distressed feeling after eating and
advised Rpans scent package and being
satisfied with the result purchased small vial from the ocent
getting instead of ten
he had used those he sd Il don't
feel right don't believe Rpans Tabue good Knowing
Ripans they would he would only
he did believe patent medicines told
to morning would have something for him.
packages of Rpans into bottle and sold
called them digestive tablets and
ingredients of which the tabue
posed hem reported they just the medicine
and had cured him"
noe &c ss sss fS 9 ss The @
e =. ssss sais I % M
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

Grant Allen, the author, who is now
seriously i'll in London, is only fifty-one
years old and in the very flush of his
literary career. Canada, England and
the United States all claim him as their
own. He is native of the dominion,
was educated in America and at Oxford,
and has lived and worked in London.
After his graduation at Oxford Mr..
Allen became a schoolmaster, but dropped
that occupation and turned to literature.
This was in the early seventies. AS a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
Laird & Lee, Chicago, publishers

Laird & Lee. Chicago, publishers.
Price, 81.
In 1.-TWO Chums," the story of boy
and his dog, Miss Minerva Thorpe gives
to the young. folks an exquisite tale
of pure and wholesome adventure. A
little wait from the Ardehnes forest re-
gion, on the French-Belgian frontier,
obeys the last wish Of a dying grand
mother by crossing the big pond in an
emigrant ship on a quest after more
or less mythical relatives. He reaches
New York with 65 cents and his beloved
dog Jack, ST. Bernard of unusual de-
votion and intelligence. What fate Is
that of the two friendless. chuns in a
foreign land is told in bright, natural
style, and with touches of real senti-
ment This is a remarkably fine story
that ought to be read extensively and IS
sure to please parents and children
alike. The illustrations are many and
excellent; the binding is original and the
whole book a most appropriate holiday
present.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

Rnre Dramatic Qualities - Miss
Minerva Thorpe's Pretty Story of
Boy and His Dog.
: ''The Life of Nelson, the Embodiment OF
Capt A T. Mahan. Little, Brown q
Co Boston. For sale by the st. Paul
Book and Stationery company.
Cant. Mahan has brought honor to the
American navy by becoming the fore
most writer of the present time upon ma
val subjects, and he has added to his fa1ne
by producing a work which Will be hehce-
forth the standard life Of Lord nelson
In this second edition the mooted ques-
ton of the heros domestic relations Is
again introduced with some added mat
ter from new-found letters to his Wl1e
which are thought to show state or
affection between the pair. But the pr1-
Vate life of such a man is not essentially
significant nor does the author so re-
gard it. Biography has many forms;
some men are simply the incarnation OF
epochs; they have a universal significance
because their deeds or discoveries or
writings relate them to the historical re-
suits of their times. Such a man was
Nelson, who embod1es more than any
other the development Of England as the
first naval power, not alone Of modern
times, but of all history. 1t Is not his
relations with Lady Hamilton that are
publicly important; these might have
been carried on by any man who pleased
the lady's fancy. But the hero of the
Nile and the martyr Of Trafalgar, who
died with the words on his lips, Thank
God! 1 have done my duty" rises to the
stature of the highest national personages
by his wisdom, foresight, courage and de-
votion to his country.
The work is so we'll known that 1t IS
not necessary to discuss 1t at length. 1t
is a portrait of the man. presented with
a wealth of detail, and a fullness Of In
formation that leaves nothing to be de-
sired, and the style of 1t is as intense and
lucid, as the hero is notable in his person
and immortal in his fame.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
s.The DeLahoxdes.n

man. Crane &. Co., Topeka. For sale
by the st. Paul Book and Stationery
company.
This is a story of boy life on the old
Santa Fe trail, and it is a book which
a boy, with a boys fondness for a free,
wild life, will enjoy.
To make it Of more than ordinary IN
terest, the tale is not pure fiction, as is
too often the Juvenile story of the from
tier. Natural history, presented in
fascinating style, plays a somewhat i'm
portant part in the interests of the two
boys who are the most prominent figures
in the book.
The incidents in the lives of famous
men which are given are true to MIS-
tory, real names being given, and the
events recorded are based upon actual
occurrences.
Yet, the scenes sometimes border on
the sensational, and may tend to
shock the sensibilities of natures I'M
familiar with the thrilling events which
make up the history of the border.
The name of the book is the surname
of the boys Their father was the son
of a trapper and an Indian mother, and
lived in a primitive, dugout on the banks
of the Arkansas river Inc two sons,
Carlos and Pierre, grew up here, inner
iting all their fathers love Of a semi
savage existence, and being educated in
the great school Of nature.
Every summer the boys leave the
home ranch to camp out upon a shaded
bend of the rivers bank where big
game and fish are abundant, and fish
and trap during their stay. Here they
come in for such exciting adventures as
would make any boy enVious, and add
daily to their intimate knowledge Of
natures lore. Eventually they are
captured and held as prisoners by the
Comanche Indians, and having =, been.
marched far from home the boys at
last make their escape, but are unable
the Arkansas river.
They are at the village of the
Cheyennes, on the Washita, when Gen.
Custer makes his memorable march and
attack upon them.
Gen. Sheridan and his personal staff
are near at hand, at Camp Supply, and
with that chief of scouts, w. F. Cody,
indulge in the sport Of a buffalo hunt,
and on their way come upon the Della
hoyde boys, whom they assist in finding
their way home.
"a Short View of Great Questions"
"a Short View Of Great Questions by
Orlando J. Smith. The Brandur COM
pany, New York. For sale by the St.
Paul Book and Stationery company.
The great questions which are here
presented in short view are those ponder
Gus ones which have puzzled the brain OF
man since the creation.
While nothing new is presented, this
little volume has the merit of being con-
else and delightfully."- brief
Materialism, fataiism, and theology are
attacked, together with many other the
cries which man has spun In explanation
of his existence.
After beating with iconoclastio blows
against old and firmly established beliefs,
Mr.. Smith presents his own solution OF
all this weary, wistfnl. wonder of the
world" as Mr.. Richard Le Caffeine
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24
QUICK TIME TO MARQUETTE,
Calumet and Copper Country.

BY taking the Twilight Limited" on
the Omaha Road" leaving Mnneapo is
AIS p. m, and st, Paul 4:45 p; m, con
nectfon is made at Ribon with South
YOU are at Marquette 4:45. Houghton $40
and Calumet $50 Don't forget it,
Secure tickets 395 Robert street, st.
Paul, and 41S Nicollet avenue, Minneap-
oils.