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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
The natural Remedy.

There is an old negro in Washing
ton who believes that the art of
healing is a gift" not to be ac-
luired. A friend who knew his point
Of view recently attempted to draw
him out.
"You say you are a natural doctor,
Uncle Enos; now what would you
recommend in case of ague?"
Uncle Enos leaned on his broom in
silence for moment, lost in
thought, but when he spoke it was
with the calm assurance of an or
sole.
''De bes' medicine for de ague
would be an efflorescent powder, to
puff out de skin and lift it off de
bones. When de skin is drawed tight
over de bones, and de ague begins
to shrink it, de bones is jes' nachel-
y painful and an acheful, sab. But
lie efloreseent powder it fizz an fizz
inside an puff out de skin, an OBJ
liviate de difficulty in a shot time,
sahl"-Youth's Companion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Higher Education

In Grmany the opinion is said to
be gaining that higher education is
overdone. The Universities continue
to graduate throngs for whom OPEN
ings in which they can earn a living
are few. If advanced education will
assist poor man in the task of
breadwinning, it is a thing to be
desired, but if its attainment con-
sumes number of his best years and
he then finds himself adrift, evident
ly in instances, at least, there can be
such a thing as too much learning.
Colleges and libraries may develop
capacity, but they cannot always de-
velop opportunity along with it,
Buffalo Courier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
JUDGES PAY INCREASED
Senate Passed Bill Raising Salaries
of Supreme Court Justices.
ALL AMENDMENTS VOTED DOWN

One Proposed Increase For Cabinet
officers From $1,000 to st2,5oo .
Year-Senator Dryden Indicted
Into Office.
Washington, Feb. 5.-After a brief
discussio yesterday the senate passed
the bill providing for a % per cent
increase in the salaries of United
States judges. All amendments were
voted down, including one to increase
the salaries of cabinet officers from
$4,000 to $12.500 year.
By the terms of the bill the follow
ing salaries are to be paid United
States judges: Chief justice supreme
court Of the United States, $4,000;
each associate justice, 1926 circuit
judges, $500; district judges, S6,250;
chief justice court OF claims, $6,125:
each associate justice, $5,625; chief
justice court Of appeals, District of
Columbia, $4,000; each associate JUS
tice. $500; chief justice supreme
court, District of Columbia, $3.50;
each associate Justice, $6,25O.
During the remainder of the days
session the urgency deficiency bill
was under discussion, the principal
tariff measure being laid aside tenn
porarily.
Mr.. Hansbrough, of North Dakota,
made a spirited defense of Judge Ar
thur N. Moves, of the district court
Of Alaska. and Alexander Mckenzie.
upon whom an attack was made in
the senate. This precipitated a long
discussion of the Moves case, legal and
technical rather than personal No
action could be taken on this sub
ject, but the discussion was continued
today under the latitude allowed.
John f. Dryden was indicted into
Office as the successor of the late
Senator William ]. Sewell, of New
Jersey. Mr.. Dryden was presented to
the president yesterday by Senator
Kean. They were accompanied by a
number OF friends from Newark.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
Ways and Means Committee Will Re-
port a Measure TO House


port Measure to House.
Washington, Feb. 5.-Representa-
tives Babcock and Long. Republican
members of the ways and means COM
mittee, called on President Roosevelt
yesterday and discussed with him Gu
ban reciprocity II was stated by a
. Republican member Of the ways and
means committee that there was little
further doubt that the committee
would report some measure of Cuban
reciprocity Another member of the
committee expressed the conviction
that the rate % reduction would be
about 20 or % per cent Other men,
bers of the committee insist that the
minds of several members are still
open and that definite conclusions as
to the course of the committee are
not yet warranted.
Chairman Payne says there is no
material change in the status of the
subject, as the hearings recently held
have not yet been printed, and these
are regarded as quite important in as
sisting toward a solution of the Ques-
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08

who pays certain small tax, and then
be would shut out every man equally,
white or black. who cannot read and
write; and then, in order 70 insure that
votes are counted, he would have viva
yoce voting"
DR.. RICHARD NICKNAME is one of
the most distinguished instructors this
state has ever produced. He deals with
facts and figures and lines them up be-
sides great right principles.
HIS kind, however, is sadly in the
minority in this state. Men of his cali
bre do not soil their hands with the pol
itics now in vogue in the Old Dominion
The colored people of this section will
join with him and support the PROPOSE
ton which he submits to the cenven-
ton
Whenever any basis of agreement is
reached which win carry with it the
acknowledgements, of any class without
regard to race, color or previous condi-
ton of servirude, the colored brother
viii bow in humble submission, conf
dent that he will be able to surmount
all difficulties and find his way to the
polls.
The INDEPENDENT concludes:
"A1 this is not quite to our liking;
we have got beyond it hereabouts. But
1t is honest, it is fair and decent And
1t is al presented with SUCH weight ANA
dignity and reinforced by sucn appeals
70 good Nirglnidn sehse of right and
justice. that we cannot out hope that
L viii prevail. Ii may be that it VIII
te the honorable distinction of Virginia
% build dam and dixie against the
further progress of the wave of cOnsti
! tutional acknowledgements which threat
ened to overwhelm the whole South
That Will give new distinction to the
State, and a good part of the honor will
be due to President McIlwaine."
1t is good to have hope, and we are
gratified to see that the INDEPENDENT
INDUCES III il, while discussing the re-
marks of the distinguished virginian.
There are many more like him and we
join in the hope that the predictions
may be realized and that "some good
may come out Of Nazareth"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Employees, WAGES Attaehed.

Altoona, Pa, Feb. 5.-Yesterday the
Pennsylvania Railroad Offices in this
city received from Philadelphia a list
of 80 attachments for wages, issued
by G. o. Smith, Of West Virginia
Many OF the men whose compensation
is attached are residents OF Johns
town and are employees In the Cambria
Steel company's works near there
Smith proposes to collect the claims
through the Pennsylvania Railroad
company, which owns a controlling in
terest in the big Johnstown industry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
over the Danger Line.

"Weary," said Shiny Patches, as the
two were resting as usual, "this is my
birthday, and I draw a deep breath Of
relief, for am out of danger"
What are you talking about?"
asked Weary.
II am Sugars old, and for some time
/ have known that between the ages of
20 and 35 men do their greatest work.
1t has kept me worried, but now 1 feel
safe."-Stray Stories.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Fatal coastinu Accident.

Peoria. H., Feb. Six boys coast
ing down a hill last night crashed into
an electric car, and four of them were
injured, two of them fatally. The
police were guarding the crossing, but
owing to the darkness the coasters
were not seen in time to prevent the
accident. The injured are: Richard
Day, skull crushed and hurt internal
ly, will die; Wallace Marley, hurt
internally, will die; Earl Langton, in
jured internally; Roscoe Coyle, right
leg broken.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
An Accommodating Judge.

A good story is told of Mr.. jeff, who
has just been appointed judge of
the high court. On one occasion,
when he was recorder of Shrewsbury,
a prisoner, who was something of
hypocrite, tried at quarter sessions
to melt his heart with tears.
"Have you never been in prison?"
asked Mr.. jeff, in soothing tones.
Never, my lord-never," was the
reply.
"Well, don't cry" the recorder re-
piled. THAT can easily be remedied.
I'll send you there now" Loaden
Globe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
THE MINERS CONFERENCE
Operators Voted Unanimously Against
the New Scale.

Operators Voted Unanimously Against
the New Scale.
Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 5.-The mine
operators and mine workers, in the
secret session OF their joint scale
committee, yesterday, disagreed upon
every one of the seven propositions
submitted by the miners, and the
whole matter was referred for discus
sion to the open joint conference.
There the operators voted unanimous
ly against the scale proposition Of
fered by the miners, and the whole
matter was finally referred back to
the joint committee.
1t became plain that the operators
will not grant the scale asked by the
miners. The failure to agree in joint
conference, as well as in the delibera-
tons of the joint scale committee, will
lead to the reference OF the disputed
questions to a sub-scale committee Of
operators and miners and a prolonga-
ton of the conference.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
PRESIDENT M'ILWAINE'S ASSER-
TIONS.

The New York INDEPENDENT in dis
cnssing the unconstitutional "Constitu-
tiOnal' Convention of Virginia says:
After long recess the Virginia
Constitutional Convention is again at
work, and finds it harder task than
ever TO keep the promises made to the
people when the convention was called.
1t was promised that the same should
Be done that had been done in Louis
lana and Mississippi; namely, that as
many as possible of the Negroes should
be deprived of the suffrage, while not
one white man should lose his vote.
But somehow or other this promise de-
lays it's accomplishment. The wise
men find that this is not an easy thing
10 do. They are partly disturbed by the
very reasonable threats that the repre-
sanitation in Congress Of those States
which limit suffrage will be reduced;
and they are, we are most happy to see,
still more restrained from action by a
sense Of the unfairness and injustice of
every proposition by which the Negro
shall be treated differently from white
citizens"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
THIRTEEN sEAMEN LOST
Three Coal Barges and Crews &c
Down During Storm.

three Coal Barges and Crews Go
Down During Storm.
New York. Feb. 5.-There is every
reason to believe that three barges.
coal laden, from Newport News for
Boston, have been lost at sea as
result Of the storm of Sunday night.
and that 10 people, comprising the
crews, have persisted. The barges
were the Antelope, Belle of Oregon
and Mystic Belle. They were in tow
of the tug Richmond. and the finding
Of piece of wreckage Bearing the
letters 20. p. E." lends confirmation
to other information at hand.
The Antelope was towed to New
York by the tug ClaveTton, and was
there transferred to the Richmond
which was TO have towed her to New
port. During the height Of the blow
the Richmond's heavy towing hawser
snapped and the barges went adrift
of Fire Island.
The tug Richmond belongs to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad CON-
pany. Agent Willett, OF that COM
pany, says that on Sunday afternoon
the Richmond, in command of Captain
Mcconnell, left Liberty Island. in New
York Bay, with three barges in tow,
coal laden. Each barge had on board
three men. Besides these there was
Captain Miller and his wife, who act
ed as cook on the barge Antelope;
Captain Harding on the Belle OF Ore
gon and Captain Rogers on the Mystic
Belle, total of 13 persons.
Captain Mcconnell, of the Rich
mond, said he did not give up the
hope OF rescuing the men on the
barges until 1t became too dark for
him to distinguish them. The tug
then made for Newport. Captain Nc
Connell thinks the barges and those
aboard of them have been lost.
A body found on the Long Island
beach has been identified as that OF
Captain c. L. Miller, of the Antelope.
On one arm of the body the initials
&C. l.. NJ" were tattooed. Part of the
stern OF the Antelope and another
barge were found not far from the
place where the BODY was washed I'm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
EoundrNmen Strike.

Reading, Pa. Feb. 5.-Two hundred
and fifty employees of the North Read
ing plant of the Reading Foundry
Company struck yesterday afternoon,
and the place was closed down, as
there were not enough men left in the
shop to keep it going. Several weeks
ago the management announced a re-
duction of 10 cents per day in the
wages of every employee of this de-
partment. A committee was appointed
to call on the management, but the in
terview was not satisfactory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
A Corner In RineannIss-

Chicago, Feb. 5.-The Mills Bros,
who it is claimed operated a peanut
corner last year with success, are
said to have a corner in pineapples.
It is reported that the pineapple deal
involves $5,000,000. Practically the
entire crop of Cuban pineapples for
the year 1902 has, it is said, been Sc
cured by the firm, which assures them
control of the pineapple market for
the entire United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Strike On 3. and o. Imminent

Cumberland, Nd, Feb. 5.-A general
strike of the Brotherhood OF Railroad
Trainmen, Railroad Conductors, Lo-
connective Engineers and the local fire
men on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
roal, especially along the Pittsburg
division, is imminent. President
>Loree. Of the Baltimore and Ohio has
refused TO recognize the above broth
erhoods, giving as his reason that the
road was now under the control of a
different company.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08

lT Is announced that twenty per cent
Of the white voters eligible so to do have
failed to qualify under the new consti-
tuition of Alabama, and they are there
by disfranchised along with the much
abssed Negro of that same common
wealth.
This is practical demonstration of
the fact that no measure aimed at the
citizen of color can or will fail to react
npon the white man.
The safest and best plan is to do
right and let the results take care of
Of themselves,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
HARRIs-MEEK SUIT POSTPONED
Witnesses Failed to Appear and Court
Issued Attachments.

Clearfeld, Pa, Feb. 5.-The Harris
Meek libel suit did not come up for
trial yesterday, owing to the failure
of material witnesses for the defense
TO obey the summons of the Clearfield
court to DE and appear here in their
proper persons" etc. Attachments
were issued for Thomas Bigelow, Ma
jor A. M. Brown, ex-Speaker w. t.
Marshall, John McTighe, ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor Walter Lyon, w. w.
Nesbitt, John H. Smith and others out
Pittsburg way; Ward r. Bliss, Clar-
ence Wolf, Philadelphia; Lieutenant
Governor Goblin, Lebanon, and several
Harrisburg and Philadelphia newspa-
per correspondents. Trial Of the case
was postponed until the witnesses
appear.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08

st. Louis, Feb. Sat least nine men
were killed and as many more in
jured in fire which broke out last
night in the Ave-story stone and brick
building Of the American Tent and
Awning company. The building sud-
denly collapsed and the half dozen
men were caught in the crash and
killed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Killed By Premature, ExpIosion.

Washington, Feb. 5.-A premature
explosion of nitro-glycerine carelessly
handled by an operative at the Ger
berite Manufacturing Company's
plant at Ardwick, Md, nine miles from
this city, yesterday, killed Richard ].
Martin, the superintendent. and also
slightly injured two workmen. Eight
tons of material of high explosive
strength stored close to the scene of
the accident We're not disturbed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
He Objected

mo, sub, Mistuh Doctahman," OBJ
lected the gentleman of color; mo, sub,
doan' yo' go ahead en- vacsumate dat
OF CONAN er mine. Doan' yo' do hit.
Des PUNK dat ar stuff in my bofe arms,
but doan' fix huh so she gwine hab err
soc arm, en- cain ten ter de white
folks washin'; case eff yo' do, Use pint
edly got ter go ter wuk."-Baltimor
American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
To Adopt american Form

According to an order of Gen. Wade
in the Philippines, hereafterinth the bust.
ness of social address the American
Mister" Mistress" and Miss" will
take the place OF the Spanish Don"
"Senor," Sonora" and "Senorita."-
n. Y. Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
SATURDAY, FEB. g, 1902.

We have received the fine Missionary
Calendar for '02, issued by Rev. L. G..
JORDAN, corresponding secretary of the
Foreign Mission Board
IL is unique, original and convenient,
boundless source of information and
wiz inspire every member of the race
who is fortunate enough to secure one
of them
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Gas Renders Many Unconscious.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Feb. 5.-The main
supplying the town of Plymouth with
gas bursted Tuesday night, and the
escaping gas found it's way through
the cellars into about a score of
houses on Jeanette street Many
families residing on the street were
rendered unconscious by the gas, and
the timely arrival of number OF ply
siclans saved the lives OF not a few.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
VIII Not Accept Intervention.

London, Feb. 5.-The British gov
eminent replied to DR.. Kuyper. the
Dutch premier, that IL the Beers in
the field desire to negotiate for peace
negotiations can be entered into, but
only In South Africa. The British
government adheres to it's intention
not to accept the Intervention OF an
foreign power.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Then He Get. Nnisv

Mrs. Biggs-Your husband isn't
much for show. He always dresses
very quietly.
Mrs. Diggs-Huhl You ought to
hear him sometimes when his collar
button rolls under the dresser.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
A Good Test.

Bishop-How are you succeeding
here?
Struggling Pastor-The standard of
morality is rising gradually.
81 am glad to hear that"
"Yes, 1 am no longer obliged to
demand cash in advance."-N. Y.
Weekly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
A Queer Landlord.

Wife-Just think of it, George
thu landlord told me we'd have to
move if we did not pay our rent.
George-Well, does he think If we
could pay our rent we'd have stayed
here as long as we have?-San Fran
cisco Examiner.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Bill to Increase Presidents Salary.

Washington, Feb. 5.-Delegate VIII
cox, of Hawaii. yesterday introduced
a bill increasing annual salaries as
follows: President of the United
States. 100000; vice president, $685.
900; cabinet officers. $4,000 each;
members Of congress, $4,000. Another
bill by Mr.. Wilcox fixed the salary of
the governor of Hawaii at $4,000, with
a schedule of salaries for various 9th.
er Hawaiian officers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
He Didu't Win.

Willis-What makes you so blue,
Wallace?
Wallace-Why shouldn't I be bruef
a fellow offered 500 for a case of
catarrh he couldn't cure, and I let
him try his hand on me.
'Well, what of it?"
'Why, he cured me, conforad iti"-
Harlem Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Murder by Telephone.

An attempt to commit murder by
telephone is reported from Mascara,
In Algeria, the telephone wire having
been connected on the high road with
the electric light wire, on which a cur
rent of 10000 volts was in almost con-
slant use.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Knew when to Keep Away.

''Is your mistress in, Mary?'' in
quired the head of the house, as he
came home.
''No, sorr. The dressmaker spoilt
her new silk, an she's gone there to
see about it,"
'W-h-e-wl Just say to her that
am called away on important business,
and won't be home until late."-Stray
Stories
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
FemaIe Prisoner. Ana Enrlnna

Between 10000 and $4,000 women
pass annually through the prisons of
England and Wales. Taking the fig
ures for last year it appears that ~
per cent. had been previously convict
ed, 40 per cent. five times and more.
and Is per cent.-about 1000 women
go times or more.-N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Lieutenant Restored to DUTY.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The president
has exercised clemency in the case
OF Lieutenant James p. Howell, of
the Sixth Artillery, convicted in the
Philippines Of drunkenness on duty
and sentenced to be dismissed. In
view OF certain extenuating circum-
stances, the president has set aside
the sentence and ordered the officers
restoration to duty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
An Old St0rH.

Castleton-Willie. for a younger
brother, you don't seem to have much
curiosity about your sister and my
self.
Willie-No. did when the fellows
first came, but now guess I've seen
all there is to be seen.-Detroit Free
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08

Isn't it queer" remarked Newpop,
"that when begin to sing to the baby
he immediately becomes quiet?"
Nothing queer about it," rejoined
Mrs. Newpop. THE dear little fell
low is SO easily frightened" -Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
She MadeUu for Htm

Mr.. Citily-I should think you would
greatly miss not having a barber out
in the suburbs.
Mr.. Isolate (of Lonelyville)-Oh, mol
My wife talks to me while am shaw
ing myself.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-08
Secret Ont

She-I wonder what makes the
Widow Brown so popular with the
men?
He-oh, she always shuts up and Hs-
tens when a man wants to talk.-Ghi-
cago Daily News.