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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Vireinia's Election Law Rspuonant.

Washington, April "a criti ism OF
the election law OF Virginia is made in
the report filed yesterday by house
election committee No. 3 in the case
OF James A. Walker VS.. w. F. Rhea,
from the Ninth district Of Virginia.
The election law is criticised as "re-
pugnant to all lovers OF fair play and
honest elections" An appeal IL made
TO the constitutional convention of
Virginia and to the general assembly
TO make changes which will insure a
fair and free vote and an hor est count.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
MURDERER LANE FOUND GUILTY
Slayer Of Miss Jarden and Daughters
Sentenced to HANG.

Slayer OF MISS Jarden and Daughters
Sentenced to Hang.
Philadelphia, April 5.-Exactly nine
hours after his third victim had died.
William II. Lane, the self-confessed
murderer Of Mrs. Jarden and her two
daughters, was convicted OF murder in
the FIRST degree and sentenced to death
by hanging. After hearing all the evil
dence in the case and full confession
made by Lane before the court, Judge
Biddle, at 2.30 o'clock yesterday after
noon fixed the grade of crime at muir
der in the first degree. Sentence was
Immediately pronounced. The oonvic-
ton Of Lane, whose death sentence was
pronounced but little more than three
days after his crime was committed, IL
one OF the quickest instances of the
kind on record.
Eloise, the 7-year-old daughter OF
Ella Jarden, who was also known as
Mrs. Furbush and Mrs. Fisher, passed
quietly away yesterday morning at the
Hahnemann Hospital. where Tor nearly
three days she had been making a
brave struggle for life The physicians
at the hospital say that the fatal bullet
entered the child's body below the last
rib and penetrated the abdomen, lodK-
ing in the back wall.
Public opinion, already bitter against
the colored man, is aroused anew by
the death OF his third victim, and his
trial was as brief as the law would al
low. Although custom usually allows
a murderer four months to live after
his sentence is pronounced, he is ls-
gally entitled to but 81 days.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Fifth Street Baptist Church Debt
Must 60.

The members of the Fifth St. BAPTIST
Church will please keep in mind that by
act of the church three months ago the
week beginning May 18th, continuing
through the 25th, 1909 was set apart as
Rally week. This is the final effort for
the liquidation of the last of the long
standing debt, We desire in that week
TO raise One Thousand Dollars.
On the first Sunday in June, it is the
aim OF the church along with the Tenth
Anniversary Of the pastor to have the
mortgage burning. Let the members
far and near keep this in mind.
Members out of the city may send
money to help in this final rally to the
pastor.
w. +. GRAHAM.
los E. Leigh St.,
Richmond, Va.
2-S-3m
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Do You Know Them

desire to know the whereabouts of
John Taliaferro, Major Woodbridge, Den
ms Minor, who was in Co. B, iI9 Reg
lment, which was made up at Camp
Nelson, Kentucky, and was discharged
at Louisville, KY. Also John CLARK.
Walker Clark and Lewis Clark, who
were in the same company and regi.
ment. They belonged to William Jor
dan in Powhatan County, Va, and we
separated in Richmond They went to
Powhatan County, Va, their home and
L came to Buckingham county Va We
worked at the Salt Works together.
Any Information viii be thankfully
received by
ANTHONY Cox,
Bell Branch. Buckingham Co., Va.
3-15-02-3t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Change o. s. O. Schedule-In Effect
Monday, February 10th, 1909.

Fast train now leaving Richmond at
4;45 p. m. for Norfolk, Old Point, ETC.,
will, ON and after February 10th, leave
Richmond at $40 p. m, EXCEPT Sunday.
connecting at Old Point for Norfolk and
with Old Dominion Annex Boat for
New York Steamer.
Afternoon train for Norfolk, Old
Point, etc., now leaving Richmond at
3:45 p. M, will, on and after February
10th, leave Richmond at 400 o. M. dali
ly connecting at Newport News for
Norfolk and at Old Point with boats
for Baltimore, Washington and Cape
Charles.
Trains arrive at Richmond on and
after February 10th from Norfolk, Old
Point, ETC.. at 1000 a. m. daily, 1900
noon except Sunday and 6:45 p. IN.
daily.
No change O. schedule west of Rich
mond.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Information Cheerfuny cIv.n

lnquiring Philosopher-To what do
you attribute the increasing number
of old maids in this section?
Astute Native-I couldn't quite say,
but seems to me as if it might be due
TO the increasin' number of old bach
elors about here."-N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Practical Use

ooh, for some more ancestorsl"
sighed the new wife.
That's all right" assured her hus-
band, 1--WE have enough to enter the
exclusive set"
Bother the exclusive seti want a
few more portraits to hide those
grease spots on the parlor paper."-
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12

What would life be without its e.
lusions?" said the gentle lady. "For
my part l am not going to quit being
young"
YES" said Miss Cayenne, "I have
observed that that is one of life's COM
monest illusions. "-Washingt Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
A Heart1es. surrestInn-

she-We are getting up some tab
leaux for the benefit of the church,
ana our pastor is to be the Chris
tan martyr, and we want you to be
the heather executioner-will you?
Please, dol
He-Why not get one of the trus-
tees?
She-oh, it would never do to have
1t too enthusiastically Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
A Society Lady.

"And so you're married, Jack" said
dear old Aunt Polly. 'I hope she is a
good housewife"
Well" replied Jack Ritchie, "she's
been a good fashionable hotel wife
most Of the time since our wedding"
Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
TOLD TO KILL AND BURN
Sensational Evidence at Trial of Ma.
jor L. w. 7. Waller.

Manila, April 9-Major Littleton w.
T. Waller, of the Marine Corps, at
yesterdays session Of the court mar
IL by which he is being tried on the
" etaoi shrdl etaoi etaoi etaoi etaeta
charge OF executing natives OF Samar
without trial, testified in rebuttal OF
the evidence given by General Jacob
II. Smith, who commanded the Amer!-
can troops In the Island of Samar. The
major said that General Smith In
structed him to kill and burn, said
that the more he killed and burned
the more pleased he would be, that It
was not time to take prisoners, and
that he was to make Samar bowling
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
A Sentative Co.,

II suppose even you have said things
you regretted" said the man with a
hRsty temper.
THAT isn't the point at ALL" an
swered Mr.. Meekton. "I have been
trying to figure out whether ever
said anything that didn't regret."=
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
skin-Tight.

HE doesn't seem able to get rid of
his loose habits, does hep
mo; how paradoxical that is"
"What?"
THAT loose habits stick tighter to
man than any other kind."-Philadel-
phia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Carrier Pigeons Iona Eu,n.

Brazil, Ind, April 9.-The longest
flight Of carrier pigeons owned in this
country has just ended. The birds
belong to Edward Somers, of Staun.
ton. and were taken to Manatee, Fla.
where Mr.NSomers is spending the
winter. The birds were released and
arrived home in good order, making
a flight of SEQ miles in Sc hours.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Too Previous.

The Subject (after the sitting)-I
hadn't sat for picture before in ten
years, don't you know, and I'm deuced
glad the worst is over.
The photographer (innoeently
enough)-But you haven't seen the
negative yetl-Puek.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Not Exactly tho Same.

"And she isn't married YETI Gra-
ciousl She's well preserved She Is
the same Birdie Hoppindyke she was
Is years ago."
mo, she's not the same. She spells
1t Byrdye now."-Chic<go Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
A Good Foundation.

Foreign Visitor-Yo our American So
ciety has no old castles with haunted
rooms.
American Girl-N-o, we haven't, I
admit; but (brightening) we have
plenty of scandals.-N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Annual Convention Virginia Christian
Endeavor Union, Richmond, Va,
March $50, 1909.

The Southern Railway begs to an
nounce special rate fare and one-third
ON certificate plan in the sale Of tickets
from all stations on its lines Co Rich
mond, Va, and return, on account of
the above occasion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
The Tnnor,a M.tto-

Washington - What's the matter
with your clock? It's stopped.
Tailor-I never wind it up. I use
1t as a motto.
what do you mean?'
"No tick here."-Tit-Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12

WANTED-Agents wanted to sell
Electric Cough Syrup. Cures a cough
in one day. Price to agents $3.50 per
dozen bottles.
Address,
l.. A. BRUMsKIN,
Box AZ. Woodstown. N. J.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
RIPANS

There is scarcely any conditions Of i'll.
health that is not benefited by the o.
caSlonal use of a R-I-P.A-N-S Tabule.
For sale by Druggists. The Five-Cent
packet is enough for an ordinary occas-
ION. The family bottle, 60 cents, con,
eains supply for year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12
Washington Richmond and Florida

Washington Richmond and Florida
Limited.
Leaves Richmond, daily at $3.50 D. m.
VIA Southern Railway for Jacksonville
and all Florida points, st. Augustine,
Palm Beach. Miami and all Florida
East Coast points, Havana, Cuba aud
Nassau; Tampa, st. Petersburg and all
Florida West Coast points. Solid train
to Jacksonville without change, Draw.
ing Room Pullmans, Dining car and the
finest OF Day coaches.
Round-trip excursion tickets on sale
daily at greatly reduced rates.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-04-12

make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to all
itching, burning humiliating scalp diseases. To
make the hair grow out again on bald spots, espe-
cially around the temples, there Hair Tonic
earth one-half good. The Boston Chemical Com
pany holds charter granted by the State of Vir.
ginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank OF
Richmond, Va, and to the Southern Express Com
pany. Register your letters it protects you. Adj
dress your letters plainly to-
BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY,
$40 East Broad Street, RICHMOND. VA.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01

Most rea ers would be at II loss 10
discover the source Of some BOOK l|i's
and would forget If they ever knew
that "Tle World Well Lost Is hor'
rowed from Dryden, that "A Dream
and n Forgetting Is Wordsworth
phrase and that it was OtAello VINO
loved Not Wisely, but Too Well. we
might add that in spite of the taihili-
arity OF the famous "Elegy" not one
reader in ten will trace Mr. Hardy S
Ear From the Madding Crowd TO
GRAY or will connect zone of Three
with the mariner who held the we'd
ding guest with his c!ittering eye. Mt
Hardy's titles, like Howells'. are al
most invariably attractive. "A Ialr or
Blue Eyes, 1.-TWO on Tower ana
"Thc Return Of the Native" stimulate
curiosity.
Often Il Iroverb or any other tamll-
lar uhrase is as good as recognized
quotation. Put Yourself In His Pace
and 1T Is Never Too Late TO Mend
were strokes of genius on the part or
Charles Reade, and Second Thoughts
"Dead Mems Shoes" and The Root OF
All Evil are hardly less INVITING
Rlackwood's Magazine.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
The Piano In Summer.

Strange as 1t may seem, there Is one
erticle of furniture which is practically
neglected vixen all others are carefully
looked after. This is the piano. Al
though it is such an expensive article
Of furniture, it Is left exposed to every
moth that flies, while much less valu-
able things are wrapped in sheets and
smOthercd in camphor. Whether we
care for music or not is side Issue,
but the fact remains that the instru-
mcnt is costly and that there is no
reason for not treating it properly. The
interior. with the amount Of felt it
contains, is also liable to be attacked
by moths, while the enemy ever with
us--dust-wOrks havoc with the in
strument Damp also affects 1t In a
most painful manner. Regularity in
busting will help. of course. but the
best plan IS to leave it open for time,
at least while 1t is played upon, as the
dust which rises from the hammers
then finds necessary outlet. The pi-
ano Gf it must stand against wall)
should be placed so that at least four
inches separate ii from the partition,
and wherever possible the wall near
which IT. is must not be the outer one
Of the house
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
Hot Air In Boston.

Little Mamma. l ma no
marginal note in elucidation OF this
expression, which observe frequently
to occur in my volume Of Fairy Tale
Classics with bated breath What
is the proper Interpretation OF the
phrase?
Mamma with bated BREATH my
son, commonly occurs in fairy tales.
Your father often returns from pisca-
torial excursions with bated breath.
The phrase in such instances, howev-
err, has no Significance as applying to
the bait employed to allure the fish.
but is merely an elastic term OF du-
bious meaning and suspicious origin,
utilized, as ! have already minated,
simply because of the sanction which
it has gained by customary usage IN
fairy tales generally. DO you compre-
bend, Emerson?
Little Emerson-Perfectly, mamma.
Judge.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
FATAL DISCOVERIES.
INVENTIONS THAT BROUGHT THEIR
ORiGlNATORS TO THE GRAVE.

Scientific Secrets That Have Been
Buried With the Men Who Pos
sessed Them and That Were the
Causes of Their Tragic Taking OF.
The maxim which states that silence
ns golden has cost the world some Of
the greatest discoveries of modern
times, for not few Of the inventors
whose names would have been handed
down to posterity as public ben fac
tors have been killed by their secrets
before they would consent to diyulge
them to their fellow beings.
In 1895 all Europe was startled by
the discovery of Il new explosive called
fulminite, which, it was believed,
would revolutionize modern warfare.
1t was the invention Of an Exeter
scientist named Sawbridge, and SAM
pies of the explosive which were test
ed by the government revealed the fact
that it's power was three times greater
than that of cordite and In conse-
Quence it would treble the range Of Il
ri1e bullet. The German government
offered Sawbridge 100000 for his IN
vention, which he periodically refused
until the home authorities had had the
first option of purchase. But just as
the latter were about to seal con-
tract with him the news came that his
labora tory had been blown up and him
self with It, Unfortunately he left
no records whatever, and although
some of the leading experts of the day
infinitely examined the debris they
failed to discover the secret, which is
probably lost forever.
About half century ago an Italian
priest named Luigi TarAnti discovered
q method of making stained glass, the
coloring of which was declared equal
to that made by the nncients, whose
secret has been lost. Taranh aban-
doned holy orders and set to work to
execute the hundreds of commissions
, he received in the secrecy of his work
shop at Ostia, near Rome. The finest
stained glass windows in Italy were
made by him. and he guarded his Sc"
cret well, for when year latter he was
found dead of blood puiSoning set w
by the pigments lie employed. it was
realized that he had carried his secret
with him. The cloverrSt W.l.(U.u
were called in to examine til" iAlrcIi-
ents, but they one and all failed to
penetrate the dead mans secret.
The person who could make conpo.
sition billiard balls equal t, those Of
ivory would quietly qualify as mil
lonaire, AID II j. NOT an impossible
task, f" !, l.@S HIr,"oy been done.
Som ~ !ntNNtactltr-
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
A PARSONS NOBLE ACT

Il want all the world to know, )
writes Rev. G. j. Budlong Of Asia
way, r. l., What thoroughly GOOD
and re lable medicine found in Flee.
trio bitters. They cursd me of jaun-
dice alta liver troubles that had caus-
ed me great suffering for many years.
For genuine AL around cure they ex.
Gel anything | ever saw. ~ Electric
bltters are the surprise of all for their
wonderful work in Liver, Kidney and
stomach troubles. Don't fail to try
them. Only SO cents. Satisfaction
is guaranteed
w. Fl, Glad6ng Barre
DR.. j. H.McarthUr East Barre.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
THE BABY GREBE,
A beautiful Bird That Suffers to
Help the FaNiions

" hen you see a woman with band
OF white plumage almost invisibly
United with blue and green and more
strongly with golden brown Ornament
Ing her hat. know that from one to six
OF these harmless. lovable. sweet
voiced little ~rchos were stripped from
cam to vent TO supply it. And when
!on sec that other woman wearing q
cap" the collar Of which reaches above
her ears and the skirt to her shoulders
ana 1t seems to he made up of almost
lHd!>celnible sections the size of your
hand know that each section stands
Tor the life Of one of these CHARMING
Httle chatterCrs. The breast of the
Grebe is its curse. Its feathers arc $,
tllN and tine as to be almost suiuelps,
SO thlcklN set they stand on end and
so delicatclN cUlored as to render adp-
quate description impossible. Crested
Grcbes are killed without mercy for
tAls little patch of rare feathcriup
and the little marsh ones do not as
cape There is no bird slaughter for
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01

Miss A. Brady, Corresponding secre'
tary Illinois Woman's Alliance, writes
from 2725 Indiana avenue, Chicago, H.:
"Last year from continued strain In
literary work J became very much OK
hausfed, my nerves seemed to give
way, and I had backache, headache
and serious Indigestion.
zone of my friends suggested that
try Peruna. 1t certainly acted Hke
magic on my system.
"yYithjn ten days ! felt new life and
health given me; and BY taking an oc-
casionaI dose off and on when feel
extra tired, keep my system In per-
feet order. "..-AlLSS A. BRADY.
Mrs. Fanny Klavadatscher, OF Sum-
nitsville, n. Y, writes as follows:
"For three months l suffered with
pain in the back and In the region OF the
kidneys, and dull pressing sensation
In the abdomen, and other symptoms OF
pelvic catarrh.
"But after taking two bottles OF Peru
ma am entirely we'll, better than ever
was."-Mrs. Fanny Klavadatsoher.
Send for "Health and Beauty" written
especially for women by DR.. s. B. Hart
man, President Hartman 6anitarium,
Columbus, O.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
The Physician's Advice.

Once upon time very nervous
man called on his physician and asked
for medical advice.
Take tonic and dismiss from your
mind all that tends to worry you said
the doctor.
Several months afterward the pa
tient received a bill from the physician
asking him to remit SIS and answered
it thus:
Dear Doctor-I have taken tonic
and your advice. Your bill tends to
worry me, and SO | dismiss it from my
mind"
Moral.-Advice sometimes defeats its
giver.-New York Herald.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01

er put composition billiard Ills on the
| market which We're as good at but
only third of the price Of those al
ready III use. He refrnncd from pat
enting his invention aud made all the
| balls himself, even his family being
| prohibited from sharing his secret
But just as he WAS beginning to taste
the fruits of his experiments he was
one day mortAlly wounded by an accl-
dent in his workshop and died before
he could make any statement. EX-
perts were given specimens of the balls
to analyze. but in spite OF the fart that
they succeeded IN tracing the lnateri.
ais used they have long since given up
all hopes of being able to discover how
they were put together
The only man who has yet been sue
cessful in taking photographs in color
was a martyr to his discovery, the
secret of which is lost. Some years
ago DR.. Herbert Franklin of Chicago
submitted n number Of colOred photo
graphs-of a somewhat crude nature.
| it is true--tO the leading American
scientific institutions. and the encOur
agement he received was such that
he built himself laboratory, proof
against the wiles of spies. at cost
/ of $4,000, wherein to perfect his in
vention. In the preparation of his
plates he used charcoal fire. and one
day when at work he omitted to open
the ventlators and was found asphyX
lated. He had re1rained from divulg-
ing his secret to any one, and in con
sequence, although some partially fin
ished plates that hid the secret re-
manned, the way they were prepared
is a problem that has batiled scientists
to this day.
Another victim to his secret was
Adams. the inventor of tallium, the
greatest discovery in the metals of the
age Adams was confident that a metal
could be produced which, although as
hard as steel. was only half its weight
and price. and after five years expert
menting with an electrical process tai
lium was the result. The invention
was taken up throughout America, and
orders for thousands of tons of the
metal began to pour in from the lead
ing railway companies.
But it was TOO late. The enormous
mental strain he had undergone,
coupled with the sensation of finding
millions within his grasp, took away
his reason, and he was confined in an
asylum. He left no records to explain
the process. and no amount of per
III h.
which persisted locked up in his brain
when two years later he died Il help
less lunatic London Tit-BitS.
Believes In the Theory.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
ROXBURY.

Mrs. f. d. Burnham is ia town
again after spending several weeks in
New Hampshire and Massachusetts,.
Mrs. f. r. Mcconnell Of Washing.
ton is caring for her sister Mrs. W. ..
Cram.
h P. Nichols is moving to r. ches-
ter
Y. L. Fits is building barn. &c.
Wiley and j. w. Howe are doing the
work
Rev. Geo. Furness of Brim ted,
Mass, Vii occupy the Congregational
pulpit next Sunday.
W. d. Fits i, again TACK at the
station and II, W. Bailey uas gone to
West Hartford to work,
Mrs. b A. Tiiden has bought the
j. NJ. Bell house.
Among the II cent visitors in town
NJ. A, Dickinson and wife Of Barnard,
-. lIernrk, Wulcott, L, etmo1e
OF heene, and L, A: WHEY, Barre.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01
VentilntOr For Cooking Vessels.

In the accompanying drawing is
shown a possible solution of the prob
lem of disposing of the vapors which
arise from cooking, often Earring the
use Of foods that are very palatalle
when cooked. hut which send such an
odor through the house while III prcpa-
ration as to be extremely unpleasant
to the occupants. This arrangement
seems to be very convenient to dispose
Of when not in use and also easy to
connect with the different pots and
kettles when the cooking process IS
going on. The only change necessary
to apply this invention to tn" cookin"
utensils already in use is the rcrforH-
ton of the covers for The escape OF
the steam. Tie section # if,e T.
which attachment il n.;e!c G"''+t "!~"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-01

yAPoRs DIsCI1AkGED INTO CHIMNEY.
have all opening large enough to ad
nit the common tube in which the
pipes end. The pipes are pivoted to
the outlet tube and when not in use
IRE turned upward and supported by
the spring clip above. To connect
pipe with any utensil it is tilted down,
ward and inserted in the tube, when
the extension or telescopfng portion
can be drawn out until the flaring end
covers the perforation In the lid of
the pot. The steam generated then
finds its natural exit through the pipe
into the chimney. A. d. Bentley OF
Vancouver, B. c., is the inventor.