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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
TOUGH ON BURGLARS
An Eastern Mans Plan for Bagging
Thieves Without Risk.
scheme Is Quite Elaborate and Ar.
ranged 90 Work without .
Hbtcb-EScape lbs Impossi-
BILE, Punis ment Sure.

In Westchester county, where many
burglaries have been committed re-
Gently, people are asking one another
what they would do if they should
awaken suddenly some night and find
= burglar in the room. The answers
do not vary much. One man, however,
has, or thinks he has, solved the prob
lem, says the New York Sun.
what burglar fears" he said, els
a noise, so have arranged a scheme
that think will work.
'Right in my bedroom is O big,
healthy 12-inch gong. 1t is worked
by electricity, and the switch is fas-
tened on the inside of the sideboard Of
my bedstead, out of sight, but very
convenient to my hand as / lie in
the bed.
when turn that switch there is
a racket right there in the room that
Is enough to set a man crazy, espe-
cially in the night the. Just mag
inc that big gong starting its racket
while a poor burglar is gathering up
few tTinkets to take away with him
as souvenirs. I'll bet it would scare
him so that he'd drop his booty, and
his intentions with it, and just light
out.
Calculating on this effect, 1 have
arranged little surprise for burgla-
rious visits. Fastened by it's lower end
to one Of the banisters at the head of
the stairs leading to the parlor floor
is stick of oak an inch and a half
square. At the top it is held in place
by catch such as holds the front door
in fat house.
when L turn on the switch this
catch is released and the stick drops
straight across the stairway about
six inches from the floor. 1 know a
burglar will run if he hears that bell
In my room, and L want to do some
thing for him after he leaves. He will.
naturally, rush for the stairS-and he
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
TWO HIGH AUTHORITIES.
hAbhath Observance Not an old
Fashioned Idea what Two
Premiers Think About 1t.

A recent periodical contained these
two personal items, given without
comment as part of current notes on
prominent people:
mr.. Balfour, the new premier of
6reat Britain, is devout Presbyteri-
an. He never allows political business
to interfere with his observance of the
Lords day"
Sir j. Gordon Sprigg, premier of
Cape Colony, made speech during his
stay in London on the observance of
the Lords day. He expressed his firm
conviction that no man could really
prosper or live to old age who failed to
observe the weekly day of rest, and
that no country could ever be prosper
GUS where there was Sunday trading
or Sunday excursions for pleasure"
How confusing such items must be to
the minds of young men who wave
aside the observance of Sunday as an
old-fashioned ideal Here are two
men, one the head of parliamentary
government in England, one the pre-
misr of new and great colonial state,
practical, large-minded men, both of
1870 hN~SS~nAAAy UP W lHS LILIES,
who yet keep Sunday themselves, and
believe in it as a national need. Mr.
Balfour is not only a Statesman n, but an
author of noted philosophical books.
and one of the keeneSt and wittiest
minds of his time. He is not an old
fogy; he represents brilliancy and
progress. Yet he keeps Sunday, which
so many clever young men feel them
selves too intellectual to do.
Can it be possible that the brilliant
young man who is too progressive to
honor the Lords day may less clever
than he thinks? 1t is painful thought
especially for the young man-and
yet 1t persistently suggests itself. If
the men who guide the destinies of
great nations, not by chance but by the
choice of their fellows, exalt the Sab
bath, showing public and personal al
legiance to it, is it so old-fashioned
after all? The opinion of these two
high authorities certainly is worth
considering by all who see true prog
ress and true principles of living, per-
soma, and MISUNDERSTANDING
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Wednesday, February 25.

In a moonshirers' battle near May
King. KY. John Fleming and Justice
lson were killed
Frank Brown, negro. was lynched
yesterday near Shreveport, La. for
shooting man named Connell, but not
fatally.
The entire plant of the American
Bridge Company. near Pittsburg, Pa.
was destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss,
s250.000.
The Virginia legislature yesterday
appropriated $4,000 to defend suits
brought by negroes to test the new
state constitution.
The collection of papers and manu-
scripts OF President Jackson were
given to the Congressional Library.
Washington. ID. G. They run back
prior to 1900. and down to Jackson's
death in 1916.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
FIRE AT CIRCUS oUARTERs
Falling Lamp Caused Blaze at 1srnup
& Bailey Car Barn.


Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 25. = Fire
partly destroyed the new brick car
barn at the winter quarters OF the
Barnum &c Bailey circus here yester-
day and burned a number OF cars be-
longing to the circus. The loss is es-
timated at 100000, on which there is
an insurance of s33, 900. The fire was
caused by lamp falling to the floor
IN the midst of a quantity OF benzine
and other infiammable material. While
the fire was at its height a cornice fell,
carrying to the ground with II IL fire
men who were at work on the roof
The men were considerably bruised.
but were not otherwise injured.
Considerable excitement was occa-
stoned during the removal of Ia ele-
plants. which were Quartered in a
building adjoining the car barns. 1t
was necessary to remove the elephants
through a door facing the burning
building and across the tracks between
rows of burning and smoking cars. In
order to accomplish this safely the
four keepers took one animal out at
time until the entire herd was re-
moved. The loud trumpeting of the
elephants gave rise to a rumor that
the animals had broken loose. This
rumor rapidly spread around the city
and occasioned much alarm. The other
animals, however, were at no time in
danger. The fire was under control
in about half an hour.
Six new Pullman cars, valued at s13,-
900 each, and two new fat cars, valued
at $4,000, were entirely destroyed.
More than $50 feet of the barns was
burned to the ground, and the ten
stock cars which were standing out
side the barn were considerably dam
aged.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Ths e. aud Lodge Of the
UpltoG tallesrS' Union

Organized May End, 1902, at Hot
Springs, Va, for the purpose of help
ing its members in caes of sicknesa
aud death aud in securing employ-
memt.
Death Benefits S75 On
SICK Benefits 81 % to 81 % per week.
OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE.
X. n. Smith, President,
Hot Springs, Va.
j. II. Dickerson, Vice-President,
Charlottesville, Va,
S. d. Pannell, General Secretary.
Lexington, Va.
R. N. Smith, Treasurer,
Hot Springs, Va.
Rev. w. H Hacket Chapis.t.n,
- Oovington. Va
m. W. Pannell, NJ. D., Medical Direc-
tor, b>I- Staunton, Va.
We are organizing subordinate lodges
throughout the state.
J For further information write To tba
PRESIDENT, X. N. SMITH,
Hot Springs, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Good Luck I'm Accident.

The explosion of giant firecrack-
er, seven years ago, caused the al
most total deafness of George McCor-
mick, then four years old, of Pitts
burg, Pa. Some days ago, while play
ing on the street, he stepped on an
electrically charged wire, and was
hurled to the ground by the shock.
A few minutes later he recovered.
and to his delight his hearing had
been completely restored.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Picked Dynamite Can With Knit.
Girl Burned ALIVE

Connellsville. Pa, Feb. %. = MARY
Kohland. aged IL years. met horrible
death last night by being burned alive
In coke oven. The little girl IN
running down the hill above the ovens
fell and rolled into one of the hot
ovens. Men at work nearby broke In.
70 the oven and secured the body, but
IL was burned to crisp, hardly the
semblance OF q human form being left
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
AMPUTATED HIS FOOT.
Engineer Kept His Nerve when
Caught Ben cath Wreck and
Saved Life by Heroic Act.

Charles John Wood, a Burlington
freight engineer, showed remarkable
nerve and presence of mind the 9TH
er morning in a wreck that took place
between his freight train and switch
engine. His left foot got caught be-
tween the tender and the engine, and
with knife he severed his foot and
crawled from under the wreck. He
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28

They had one of the strangest mar
riages recorded for long time"
I'm what respect?"
In every respect. Why, both pa
rents on both sides were present,
there was nothing sudden or secret
about it, and their own clergyman per-
formed the ceremony."-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28

orders OF the frussian government,
were directed against him for givino
TOO intimate information concerning
the kaiser. The effect of the orders
was stayed for two weeks by the
American ambassador to suffice the
writer and his family 70 sever the
ties which many years residence
had knit, and for winding up their
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
FOOLED THE POLICE.
HerHn Officers Watched a Dummy
While the Man Under Suspicion
Took His Ouxings

Wolf Won Schierbrand, author Of
Germany" just published, was for q
long time chief correspondent of the
Associated Press in Berlin. There II
q story of how he hoodwinked the
German police. when the expulsion
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Poisoned Her Children

Davy, W. Va. Feb. 23.-Mrs. Walter
Dykes is being hunted by the authori-
ties here. Her two children were
found dead yesterday morning, having
been poisoned. Rumor has it that she
administered the drug rather than al.
low her husband to secure possession
OF them. She and her husband had
been separated few weeks
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Accounted Enr

Ethei-What melancholy chap
your friend isl
Jerrold-Yes; he married in haste
and is repenting at leisusre.
Ethel-Indeed?
Jerrold-Yes; he is an artist and
welded to his art, you know.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Eight Men Rescued bv Fi,eu.,

Batimore, Nd. Feb. 24.-The ONCE
building Of the Baltimore Copper and
Smelling Company (the Keyser build.
ing) was damaged by fire last night
the loss being variously estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000. Eight men
were overcome by gas and were res.
cued by fremen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
For Publication Only.

The Ingenus-What did the mar
ager say when you asked him for a
raise?
The Soubrette-He offered to give
me raise of fifty a week in tho
press reports, if I'd accept reduc-
ton of five a week in cash.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
won derful BUILDER.

II have built up a great many thin
people," said the man with chin
whiskers.
do you sell health food?" asked
the curious crowd
mo, I make padded overcoats."-
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28

hear your engagement with Miss
Doodle is off. How did it happenp"
In strict confidence, my friend, she
got mad because l stole a kiss"
Il don't see why that should pro-
woke her-when You were engaged"
We'll, you see, 1 stole this kiss
from another girl."-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
The Larse~t Land Holder.

The largest individual land holder
in the United States is said to be
John S. Bilby, of Mitman, Mo. In
seven states he holds property ag-
gIega ting 10000 acres.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Where the Air L. Pure.

The air is so pure in the polar re-
gions, SO free from harmful microbes,
that throat and lung diseases are I'M
known there. That section is also
entirely free from contagious mala-
dies
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Outward Sixns.

"Mrs. Ripley is an intensely jealous
woman"
"Oh, i guessed that, the first time
I called-before even saw her-by
the very ugly parlor maid who opened
the door to me.-AllY Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
WINS BuSy.

Angry Father (stick in hand, to lit
tie Willy)-Why are your clothes
soiled so frightfully?
Little Willy (whimpering)-I fell in
the gutter.
And with your new trousers on?''
Yes, pa. / didn't have time TO come
home and change 'em."-Cincinnat ii
Enquirer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
A. Jack Saw IL

Jack, who is five years old, came
home one day last week crying that
another boy had hit him.
why didn't you hit him back?' he
was asked.
II did," he answered. "I hit him
back frst."-N. Y. Times
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
Victim of Disappoip1m-rs

The mayor of the little French
town of st. Emiland. having found IL
impossible to please everybody with
his decisions, hanged himself with
his scarf of Office
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
An Angry Threat.

Struggling Merchant-If you don't
attend to business better, I'll reduce
your income by one-half.
Chief Clerk-Eh? Only yesterday
you said you thought of taking me
into partnership.
Struggling Merchant-That's what
I mean.-N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
JUNIOR MECHANICS BREAK
lancaster's $500 Revolt and May Dis.
rupt the Order

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. 23.-The repre-.
seNatives of the II Lancaster county
councils OF the Jr. o. U. A. M, repre-
senting 220O members. have unani.
mously decided to refuse further nav.
ment OF the per capita tax to the State
council of the Loyalist faction. headed
oY State Secretary E. s. Deemer and
Stephen Collins.
IL means total breaking away
from the Loyalist faction, and It is
more than probable that this action
"iil have important bearing on the
antiTLoyal factions throughout the
United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
BOYS BLOODY CRIME
Murdered His Father and Fatally
Wounded His Mother and Sister.

Wounded His Mother and Sister.
Frankford, Ind. Feb. IS. Earl
Woods. the 17-year-old son of promi-
nent farmer. seven miles west OF this
city, last evening murdered his father,
shot and fatally FOUNDED his m, her
and sister, and then committed suicide.
The motive for the boys bloody crime
is not known. After the shooting the
young man went to the home of a
neighbor and said that robbers had en-
tered his home and killed his father.
mother and sister, and that he escaped
after a running battle with the des-
peradoes. He apparently was greatly
excited, and said he was organizing a
posse to pursue his fathers slayers. He
stopped at another house and told the
same story. When he was questioned
concerning the shooting he became
confused and resented the inquisitive-
ness of the man to whom he told the
story. He started away and disap-
peared behind barn, when a shot was
heard. An investigation discovered the
youthful murderer dying, with a bullet
through his breast
barrow Declines MayoraIty Nomination
Chicago, Feb. 24.-Clarence S. Oar
row last night announced that he
would not make the race for mayor OF
Chicago. In giving the reasons that
induced him to reach this conclusion.
he said that for many years he had
represented laboring people in their
litigation, and that he felt that he
could not abandon this work for that
OF the position of mayor of Chicago.
He declared that, in company with
John Mitchell and Samuel Gompers,
he had arranged some measures in
tended to benefit organized labor
throughout the country, and he did
not feel at this time that he should
give this up to seek a political office.
Ship Subsidy Killed.
House Committee Refuses to Report
Senator Hanna's Pet Measure.
Washington, Feb. 24.-The house
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries yesterday voted not to report
the ship subsidy bill to the house. the
vote being 10 to 6. Those voting
to report it were: Representatives
Grosvenor, Ohio; Young, Pennsylya-
MIA: Green, Massachusetts; Fordney.
Michigan; Wachter. Maryland; Little
field, Maine.
Picked Dynamite Cap With Knife.
Lancaster, Pa. Feb. 24.-On Sunday
John Williams. aged IL years. found a
dynamite cap at his home, near Quar-
ryVille. He picked it with a knife.
when an explosion occurred which
blew on the fingers of one hand. tore
out his left eye. and it is thought per-
manently destroyed the sight OF the
other eye.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-02-28
GOV. Lonaino,s pauohter Eatallu uu.

DaugT0sT dtaIIy hurt.
jackson, Miss. Feb. 24.-Annie, the
nve-year-old daughter of Governor
Longino. yesterday fell from a second
story stairway in the executive man.
SION and suffered injuries which prob
ably will prove fatal. Governor Lon
eno. who is attending the Mardi Gras
celebration in Natchez. was summoned
home by telephone.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-03-20
In Memoriann

AT recent meeting of Juanita
Lodge No. 6, Degree of Honor, the
following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
WHEREAS, The Supreme Master
Master Workman of the universe, in
His infinite wisdom, has ordained
that the Angel of Death should visit
the home of our esteemed brother
and sister, commanding that the
spirit of Brother Monroe Miller re-
turn to his heavenly home; and
WHEREAS, We recognize the great
loss sustained by his bereaved widow
and kindred, and also by this Lodge,
in the untimely taking off of de-
voted husband, son and brother as
we'll as respected citizen; and
WHEREAS, We recognize the heroic
effort of Sister Emma Miller to sub
missively bear her burden of affection
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That in summoning
from this earthly sphere all that was
mortal of our beloved brother, the
Supreme Ruler deprived this Order
of a true Workman, his wife of a de-
voted husband aud the community
of respected citizen and friend;
RESOLVED, That this Lodge extend
to the widow and relatives its heart
felt sympathy in their affection;
RESOLVED, That these preambles
and resolutions be spread upon our
minutes, that the same be properly
engrossed, framed and presented to
Sister Emma Miller; also that the
Lodge Charter be draped in mourn
ing for thirty days, as mark of re-
spect to our departed brother.
Ordered that the resolutions be
published ia the Walker Lake Bulle-
tin. A. SUMMERFIELD,
KATE ]. WATrERsoN,
ADA MCCARTHY,
Committee.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-03-20
]. H. 3. Harris Arrested.
Committee

J. H. B. Harris of Silver Peak is
again in trouble. A few days ago
the deputy U. S. Marshal went to
Peak and arrested him at the insti-
cation of the postal authorities, 1t
seems that some months ago Harris
sent scurrilous letter through the
mail to John Shirley. The latter
(after pommelng Harris severely
sent the letter to the postal authori-
ties at Washington, and Harris ar
rest on a charge of sending obscene
matter through TIE mails is the out
come OF the affair. The case will be
tried in the United States Court at
Carson,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-03-20

and stumbled down the cellar steps
aud in falling his shoulder was put
back in place. He took drink and
returned to work.
On Friday last Elmer, the two
year-old son of Thomas and Addie
Pepper, died at Dayton. Just two
months ago the twin sister of little
Elmer passed away. The heart
broken parents have the sincere SYM
pathy of many friends in their sad
affection. The funeral took place in
Dayton last Sunday
Whisky Bob, the father of the
twins referred to last week, is out of
the slough of despond. A week ago
he was bemoaning his fate because
his wife was unable to rustic for
grub. But Henry Cutting, who Wis
tied the twins, suggested that he
charge an admission fee Accord
ingly Bob taxes all callers five cents
a look, and as nearly everybody in
town particularly the ladies' has
been to see the babies, Bob's only
regret is that he doesn't hold threes
Instead of one pair.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-03-20
STEADY GOING VOLCANO.
small one In santa barbara County,
California. That Has Been Ac-
tive -four Many Years,

Santa Barbara county is naturally
divided into northern and a south
ern half by range of rugged noun
tains varying from 1000 TO 1000 feet
high. The city of Santa Barbara.
Montecito and other health resorts
are along the coast in the southern
half. Los Alamos is near tie mid
die of the great valleys comprising
most of the northern part of the
country, and is about GO miles from
the city of Santa Barbara, with a
big mountain range Intervening, saws
the San Francisco Chronicle.
For many years there has been a
small, active volcano on the Los
Alamo side of the mountain. 1t
is almost within sight of the old
Los Alamos-Santa Barbara stage
road that crosses the mountain Gy
the San Marcos pass. Hunters and
eattlemen of the vicinity and pros-
pectors are familiar, with il. Smoke
and steam constantly issue from
various assures along the summit of
plateau or shelf near the northern
slope CT the mountain. Viewed from
the distance of the old stage road,
these manifestations appear Ike
small campfires. They have never
developed any alarming tendencies
and have attracted very little direct
investigation. And yet they may be-
come vent holes from which long
confined ashes and lava will spout.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-03-20
VERY LONG PLUMB LINES.
TWO OF Piano Wires 4,44O Feet In
Length pended In Michigan
Mine Shafts.

Some singular experiments have
been carried out recently by hanging
what are probably the largest plumb
lines ever used anywhere in two of
the shafts of Tamarack mine at Cal
umet, Mich. At first two lines of
No. "a piano wire, each 4,250 feet
long, and carrying cast iron bob
weighing so pounds, were suspended
about - feet apart in shaft No. 5.
Careful measurements showed that
the lower extremities of the lines Iii
verged eleyen-one-hundrcdt of a
foot, or three-quarters of an inch.
This was a surprising circums lance
for which various explanatio were
offered. To avoid possible magnetic
repulsion, bronze wires, carrying 60
pound lead hobs, were hung in shaft
No. H. These wires were 4,440 feet
in length. They showed slight con-
yergence at the bottom, but when
they were hung in shaft No. ;, instead
of converg.ng they divergcd, as the
steel wires had done. These facts,
together with other considerations.
led to the conclusion that the cause
of the divergence was neither gravi.
tation nor magnetism, but the influ.
ence of almost imperceptible air cur
rents In the shafts.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-03-20
Confessions Of a Priest.

Rev. John S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes, "for II years l suffered with
yellow jaundice. consulted 4 num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts
of medicines, but got no relief. Then
| began the nse of Electric Bitters
and feel that I am now cured OF a
disease that had me in It's grasp for
twelve years. If you want a rell-
able medicine for kidney AMI liver
trouble, stomach disorder or general
debility. get Electric Bitters. It's
guaranteed by r. NJ. King. Only
80 cents.