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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
RELIC OF sARsARisM.

The antiquarian OF the future was
inspecting some curious geological
specimens just brought 90 the surface
OF the ground by workInen who were
excavating for 2 new subway 1t
looked ike q piece of ordinary granite,
originally Of rectangular shape. and
rough on the sides. ends. and bottoms,
but smooth and rounded on the top.
Unable TO imagine any possible use
for a stone OF such shape. he took 1t
10 the venerable Fernando Jones and
asked him If he ever had seen any
thing like IT,
yes, said Mt Jones, falling into
a reminiscent mood. How that calls
up Old times, Two or three thousand
years ago such stones as that were
used in paving the streets"
But dida't they make horribly I'M
even pavements?"
They did. and horses used to slip
on those rounded surfaces and fall
and break their knees; but horses
were comparatively cheap. and the
people would stand anything in those
days"
Were such stones ever used for
anything else?"
Yes" answered the venerable patri-
arch and oldest inhabltant. I'm the
time of a strike OF riot 1t was Gus
tomary 10 pry them up and use them
as weapons"
Then Mr.. Jones dropped into a
reverie from which 1t was impossible
to arouse him, and the Questioner went
away and wrote another chapter for
his forthcoming book on Some Crudi.
ties OF Twentieth Century Civiliza-
ton. "-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
HIGHER WAGES TO
NEGRO WORKMEN
Secured by This New Union
Order-Grows BY Leaps and
Bounds-Started Five Years
Ago with Nothing But 'Prin-
ciple'-Now Has Over 400
Subordinate Lodges and $4,000
Members.

over $4,000 homes of our people have
been filled with Joy, because of the Pro-
lection of great and powerful Union
Order, which n using its strength and
influence 20 secure better conditions for
our peoplo. This D. the FIRST and only
greSt Union Order in this country. hold-
iug am international Union Charter
from the Courts. which civ fun Pros
lection and Benefits TO our race.
There is no color, race or sex dis
elimination IN this Order. The negro
has an equal standing with the white;
members, and can be elected 20 hold
any Office. Every effort il made 10 ad-
vance the condition of the members. byl
securing equal opportunities 10 work
with other workmen, TO learn the trades
and 20 have steady work at high wages
and Union hours.
The Grand Lodge donates $4,000 foz.
the burial of each deceased member. 4
fine monthly Journal is published \
Membership Book of the Order is recog-
nized by all Lodges everywhere. Dis
tresscd members are assisted. Each
member and Subordinate Lodge has the
privilege of buying stock in the Order,
on low monthly payments, said stock
paying s per cent interest, guaranteed.
\ Leading Negro Deputy il wanted
in each locality, At ONCE. to form
Lodges, sell Buttons, take Journal Sub
scriptions. sell Stock and act as Dis
IRlCT DEPUTY ORGANIZER. This
work can be done in spare hours. but
many are devoting their whole time and
attention to IL. Big money is made by
] good hustlers
Write at once. State name Of this
paper. and enclose 10 cents for fun in,
formation and postage. Address
THE L L. ]. GRAND LODGE,
"a to 20 Candy Building, Dayton, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20

more becoming than q gray Bird
"a white bird How odd you talkl
Why"
And those beads, Ia my opin-
ion"
Never mind yo1r opinion. 7 don't
care 20 hear g. 10 didn't know any
more about millinery than YOU do.
would wear n sur1aunct. So tnere,"
And now people wonder why Lucy
and Louise don't speak when they
meet.-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
The style Of II

rs Miss De Style encouraging young
Spendit seriously that she goes oftener
with him automobiling than with any
of her other admirers?"
mo. She doesn't care for him a lit
tie bit, but his make of motor car is
more becoming than any OF the others
to her new Paris automobile coat
Baltimore American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
DRESSES WOUNDS
At POINT OF GUN
TOPEKA, KAN, DOCTOR TELLS OF
SINGULAR EXPERIENCE WITH
PAIR or STRANGERS.
MEN SUPPOSED TO BE BANDITS
Physician Called 20 Lonely Spot 20
Attend Patient-Story Reads Like
Chapter Of .Wild West"
Novel.

Topeka, Kan.-Called TO a deserted
spot I'VE miles south Of Topeka tho
other night, Dr. ii. II. Keith reported
20 the police upon his return a series
Of singular circumstances which read
like a chapter from novel of the
blood and thunder order. After dress
ing the wounds OF a man the doctor
received his fee. and at the point OF
a revolver was ordered to depart. He
returned TO Topeka, where he told
his story 10 the local officers.
According 10 the story Of DR.. Keith
he received a call 70 come out Cd the
Burlingame road and dress a wound
at seven o'clock the other night. He
asked how he was TO know when the
place was reached. and was told that
he would be met by a man who would
show him the way.
Arriving at a lonely corner Eve
miles out on the BurIingane road. Dr.
Keith was met By a stranger. who
waited in the middle Of the road for
him % stop. Climbing into the auto.
tho stranger directed DR.. Keith as 70
how 20 drive and the men rode a
mile and a half in comparative ST.
lence. Once DR.. Keith asked the
stranger OF the wounds and was told
that they were q gunshot This was all
the information which could be learn
cd from the stranger.
Finally arriving at a deserted spot
fully a mile and a half from the
Burlingame road. they came upon a
campfire which was burning low. and
saw spring wagon and a single
buggy. another man and three horses.
The animals were foaming from the
drive they had experienced. which
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20

Mrs. Jawback-we've got to get
rid of that parrot
Mr.. Jawback-What's the matter
with It?
Mrs. Jawback-It talks ali the time.
Mr.. Jawback-Honest, you're the
most Jealous woman ever saw
Cleveland Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20

We're close enough Jake called q halt
Advance and give the counter
sign DE commanded
Well. SIR Go was the most foolish
thing ] ever heard OF an officer doing.
but the captain in charge of that
squad of confederates obeyed that or
der. We learned afterward that the
men in charge OF the captain were on
their way 20 an outside picket line
"As the captain approached he sup.
posed, of course. that we were confed-
crate soldiers Jake got the magic
word. then the confederate captain
felt a revolver pressed close against
his temple.
You move and I'll blow your
brains OUT, Jake said.
The man surrendered his com
mand. We approached and surround
ed his men. There We're 80 OF them
as many as there were az us. And
they were the maddest lot OF men YOU
ever saw in your lie But the captain
surrendered them. They called him q
coward. ] have often wondered since
that time what ever became OF him.
we ordered them 10 give up their
arms. and for "a little bit there seemed
10 be trouble ahead for when the men
reached for their carbines We heard
the guns cooking IL was sleeung
and raining. and 7 suppose none Of the
guns would have gone OF il we had
tried TO do any shooting, though one
of our men, a boy Of Il. did level his
gun at one of them who refused &c
surrender. and he pulled the trigger
but the gun failed TO go OF. But they
finally dropped their guns In the muC
or handed them over and six or eigh
OF US marched the 80 back TO the regi
ment. The regiment formed a sort o
hollow square-the bull pen. we call
ed it-and we marched the 30 into III,
pen.
Regiment Falls In.
Then all of US marched on into tn
camp. Jake had the countersign. Get
ting 1t was easy. And when we 20
into camp il was all too easy to b
called war We simply ordered tn
men TO fall in and they did. / shal
never forget how one of those fellow
acted / told him 20 fall in and h
started 10 obey. but be insisted o
leading a bony old horse with hin
Finally I turned 10 him and said:
Fall In here, Hurry, Don't 20
know you are a prisoner?
He looked at me like he had avail
ened from a dream. He had asked n
questions. He supposed we were COZ
federate officers and that the cam
was TO be moved. j suppose. A
through that pertormance there wa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
WHEN WOMEN MEET.

How do you like my new hat, Lou
ise?"
Il think 1t is beautiful, Lucy"
Il am so glad you like II. You have
such excellent taste"
Yes. but err think that pink bow
would look more chic on the right
side instead OF the left"
Really, L"
- AND a white bird would be much
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
From Experience.

do you think a game of kissing is
a comedy?" asked the bashful young
man.
mo. indeed" replied the pretty girl.
Il think It is an opera"
IAN opera? And why?"
Because IL is always grand"
And then he got Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
The Three STAGES.

Verify. but things do change"
''Say on. say on"
"Tompkins used to get just plain
wages"
Yes"
Then It was salary"
And now"
Income. Milwaukee Sentinel.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
A Coed ExampIe.

Husband (at the theater. TO his
wife)-I hope that you have noticed,
darling, that between acts /. and II.
four years are supposed to elapse, and
the actress who takes the part Of the
countess wears the same dress. You
could very well follow her example,
The ROYAL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
10 Europe IA hudson eax

The Manitoba government is pre-
pairing 10 finance a railroad line from
Winnipeg 10 a port on Hudson bay,
making a short route 10 European
markets. Some of the people Of Man
itoba assert that the line would mean
a saving Of several million dollars an
nually, the water route being a much
cheaper way 10 ship TO Europe than
the long train haul across the CONT
nent Reports from explorers who
have spent much time in Hudson bay
say there is open water for at least
six months Ia the year The railroad
from Winnipeg would be 500 or zoo
miles long. through a country difficult
for railroad building, owing to many
sloughs and rivers.
Discriminating.
She (gushingly)-Do you love all
the fresh. green young things?
He Judiciaily)-Yes, IL they Amt
human.-Baltimore American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20

SENECA TAILS. n. Y, July 10
Fire here destroyed the new plant Of
the Glen Wagon company, n large
storehouse ownsd by the Goulds Man
ufactrring company. and several other
buildings. The damage was $4,000.
The fire gained great Roadway because
OF the inadequacy Of the water service
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20

Teacher-What is that letter.
Pupil don't know.
Teacher--What is 1t that makes
honey?
Small Boy (son OF manufacturer
y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
Doing II Now.

See here. / want you TO reform
and lead a better life"
"Sure, pop, can lead a better life
than at the races ?"-Baltimore Amer
team
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
Kni9bts Of Rptbias,
MA, A, "A, A. AND A.
N. A, S. A, E. A, A. AND A.

q. ] !. ]. q: . : .
<g0rA This organization powerful
dctou in
~ ~ N benefits
Charity
the
0 heartes supper
tot
gecosine
al the ain
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20

There was a man in our town.
Who was rlther slow
Ills bushes kept going down
An ndycrt ser2 no.
Chicago l.lly News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20
THE SHORT SLEEVE FASHION

Mistress-Oh, Susan-er-I wish
you would not tuck your sleeves up.
1t makes me feel so ridiculous.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-07-20

The largest and most up-to-date
Hair Dressing Parlors In Richmond.
The very best preparations that can
be made for the hair, scalp. face
and skin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

ness before the interstate commerce
commission which is in session at that
place today.
Ralph Wilson who is employed on
the dynamometer car of the Interna-
tional Correspondence Schools of
Scranton. Pa, is visiting relatives in
Topeka while his car is in the shops at
La Junta. The car has been making
daily trips between La Junta and the
Ration Pass.
j. r. Koontz. general freight agent of
the Santa Fe is in Oklahoma City to-
day on business.
Charles Mcdonald, assistant yard
master in the Santa F>e yards at La
Junta with his family is in Topeka on
a visit with relatives and friends. They
left for Kansas City last night but will
return to Topeka tomorrow and remain
for a few days before returning to La
Junta. Mr.. Mcdonald was formerly a
brakeman at this place. A son, Charles
Mcdonald, jr., who has been employed
as a switchman at La Junta has re-
signed his position to accept a posi-
ton with the Rock Island. He went to
Kansas City yesterday where he will
take an examination.
Three Danger Signals will be the
subject of the address of Evangelist J.
V Combs at the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.
next Sunday afternoon. Rev. 1. n. Jet
will assist with the cornet and Nelson
Gardner will sing. The Acme quartette
is also on the program for several Sc
lections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
MET INSTANT DEATH.
Probably Not a Man Escaped in the
Stuart Mine.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 31.-Th<
mangled and dismembered bodies of
at least thirty of the eighty or more
victims of Tuesdays disaster in the
Stuart mine near Thurmond, W. Va
were piled about the foot of the shaft
when the rescuing party reached the
mine level last evening. On account
of a broken cage it was impossible at
that time to begin their removal, that
gruesome work being left for today,
and only one body was in condition for
removal with the bucket that was at
first used.
Instant death appears to have over
come all the miners and a thorough
investigation will be necessary to de-
termine the exact cause of the dis
aster. That none of the ninety men
who were in the mine when the dis
aster occurred escaped death, now
seems certain, and the rescuerS are
looking for more bodies as they adj
vance farther into the mine.
The arrival of sixty collins and an
order for twenty-five additional gives
an idea of the mining company's esti-
mate of the probable death list. The
rescuing parties continued at work
steadily through the night, but the
taking of bodies from the mine was
delayed until the mine cage, which
was wrecked by the force of the ex-
plosion. can be repaired. The body of
John Quack, white, was taken from
ner's inquest which begins at once,
will probably be on his remains. In
addition to the investigation by the
coroner Chief Mine Inspector Paul
and Deputy Henry are making an i'm
portant investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
SWIMMER NEARLY DIES.
fakes RegretfuI Plunge in the Icy
Waters of the Ocean.

Atlantic City, Jan. 31.-With the
wind whistling a half gale and the
mercury at 20, an athletic stranger
nearly gave his life for the privilege
of a rnidwinter bath in the ocean this
morning. Clad in an abbreviated
bathing suit he wandered far out on
a pier, and. poising an instant upon a
concrete piIing, dived gracefully into
the sea.
The man rose with a shrek that
brought pier attendants and patrons
to his aid. Each time he raised his
arm for a stroke he fairly belfowed as
the cold struck him, and benumbed,
he was carried under the pier by the
current. William Major swung the
swimmer a rope as he was sinking and
he was drawn back to the deck. His
bath suit froze as he made a squirt for
his bath house He told a policeman
he was a Philadelphia merchant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
SANTA FE NOTES.
Items Chiefly Personal Concern
ing Railroad Men.

q
Pat Walsh, general baggage agent
of the Santa Fc. is in Kansas CITY to-
day on business. ne
A observation-disclosures tourist train
went through Topeka this morning en-
route to the coast where the excur-
sionists will visit in California points.
Trainmaster Lloyd Stanley was IN
Topeka this morning on business
Harry W. Townsend, axle light IN
spector at Argentine, was in Topeka
on business yesterday.
Chester Umpleby was injured While
al work in the boiler shops TUESDAY
He was passing through the oolier
shops when his head struck the edge
of a large sheet of boiler iron. He re-
ceived an ugly cash but no serious IN
juries.
A. Elmer Voight, axle light in
spector of the Santa Fe. was IN EN-
poria yesterday on business
Fireman w. H. Lyons, who has been
laying off for several days. mas re
turned to work on the Marcellhe runs
Engineer John sHoveland. who has
been off duty for several weeks on ac-
count of sickness, has returned 10
work on runs Nos. II and IL between
Topeka and Kansas City.
w. H Hamilton, master mechanic
of the eastern division with headquar-
tiers at Argentine, was in topeka yes
terday on business
Engineer Charles Jones is laying off
in the pool and Robert Brentnal is
taking his place.
E. s. Mackey water service fore
man at Arkansas City, who has been
in the local hospital receiving treat
ment for several weeks, mas returned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

Senator Stewart wants a 2-cent fare.
He wants minimum freight rates He
wants the deadly cigarette disbarred
from practice within the state. CON
SENT). In everything he is an ardent
sportsman when it comes to the hunt
ing down and destruction of octopi
Personally, the senator from Wichita
slightly resembles that great states-
man, ]. j. ingalls,. His strong PERSONAL
tty is most noticeable to the gallery
spectators, who cannot refrain from OBJ
serving the small oasis of verdure on
his remarkably high forehead. Through
strong spectacles he views the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
SEND CRIPPLED HERO $500.
They Were All Rescued by Him From
the River

Chester. Pa, Jan. 31-Paul Green
wood. Waterman at the Pure Oil
works in Marcus Hook has received a
check for 5000 as reward for his
services in saving the lives recently of
three men and two women, all promi-
nent people of Philadelphia, who We're
tipped out of a naphtf1a launch. but
who made their rescuer promise that
he would not divulge their names
Greenwood has but one leg and one
arm. having lost both limbs by being
struck by an engine on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad some years ago, while
driving the Hanley Hose company's
cart to a fire.
Greenwood had forgotten about the
rescue until he received the check
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

to his home in Arkansas CITY MI
Mackey is still in very serious con-
dition but hopes are being entertained
for his ultimate recovery.
Engineer Emmett Bailey, who was
up from Argentine to attend the
funeral of Engineer Bartell yesterday,
has returned to his home.
A fairly successful test was made of
the Baker friction heater on Nos. 5
and 6 yesterday between Topeka and
Emporia- s.
Switchman SAM Pfeffer of La Junta
who has been visiting in the city for
several days. has returned to his home.
Conductor James O'Byrne, who has
been off on account of sickness for
several days, has returned to work on
runs Nos. 81 and e. between Topeka
and Argentine.
Engineer Dan shannon took the
place of Engineer Chris McGinnis on
the coal train between Topeka and
Burlingame yesterday on account of
Engineer McGinnis laying off to at
tend the funeral of Engineer Fred
Engineer and Mrs. Fred Osborn of
Argentine are visiting friends in the
city for few days.
Walter Blakey who stepped into a
blower pit while at work in Arkansas
City Tuesday is now in the local hos
pital where he will receive treatment
for his injuries which consist of a bad
ly scalded right foot.
Conductor Hewitson who was running
on runs Nos 81 and 81 between Topeka
and Argentine during the absence of
Engineer James O'Byrne is back on his
regular runs Nos. 119 and 120 between
Topeka and ST. Joseph.
Firemen Gill, Pyles and Burch of Ar
kansas City have been called to Newton
to take the examination for promotion
to engineers.
he Toff
addressed a large meeting in the coach
shops this noon-
A. A. Hurd, general attorney for the
Santa Fe is in Oklahoma City on bust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
STOP PRODUCTION.
Method of Keeping Up the Price of
Window Glass.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 31.-At a meeting
held here of the National Brokerage
company, representing all the independ-
ent window glass manufacturers of the
country yesterday, it was unanimously
agreed to curtail the production.
Innumerable employees who expected
steady work until late in June will be
laid off at various periods between early
next month and the two months follow
ing, and will not again return to work
until September, the time for the fall
reopening of factories.
Their claim is that the market is
overstocked and that some curtailment
is necessary if present selling prices are
to be maintained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

and through a strong mustache he
strains his views and delivers them to
the world He is really one of the fea-
lures of the present session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
G. w. wheatIey to Leave Kansas.

Galena. Kan. Jan. 31.-George w.
Wheatley, ex-railroad commissioner,
has returned from Muskogee, Indian
Territory, where he has formed a law
partnership with James L. Allen,
formerly state senator from Doniphan
county. Kansas. Mr.. Wheatley will
move to Muskogee at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
Meetings close Tonipbt.

The union revival meetings at the
First Methodist Episcopal church will
close tonight with a rally service I'M
der the leadership of Hugh E. Smith,
the evangelist. The churches uniting
have been much pleased with Mr.
Smith and his methods. The number
of conversions is estimated at some
thing between 400 and 500. About
ESQ have united with the churches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31
Wise Counsel From the Soutb

ct want to give some valuable advice
to those who suffer from lame back and
kidney. trouble" says ]. B. Blankenship
of Beck, Tenn. have proved to an alb
positively cure this distressing condition.
The first bottle gave me great relief and
after taking a few more bottles I was
completely cured; so completely that it
becomes a pleasure to recommend this
great remedy. Sold under guarantee at
Arnold Drug Co drug sstore-aPrice soc.
Greater Topeka must have a better
food-"Wheatling."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

h@ hotel which
t d large
shmen Following va ~ o f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

Some members of the house can not
understand why the senate should be
permitted TO exist. For the informa-
ton of these house mem bers, it should
be stated that the senate is the safety
valve of the legislature, and that its
duties consist of preventing the house
from bursting the binding of the
statute books. The house makes laws.
good, bad and comicaI, by the wagon
load, and then the senate trims them
to some semblance of sensibiIity-per-
haps. BY carefully watching the SEN
ate when the anti-baseball law reaches
it, the house may observe a practical
demonstration of this thought Also.
when the Stone anti-Dass law comes
due. please observe. the senate. with q
hypodermic squirt-gun. shooting a lit
tie amendment beneath its surface.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

everybody reads The state Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-31

1t is the general opinion that Sen
ator Hodges is remarkably good
natured and mild. This idea arises
from the fact that he always, (even in
his sleep, it is averred by some who
have observed him during long
speech by some hot-air merchant),
wears d sweet. child-Hke smile. Twen-
ty-four hours after the publication of
this sketch the writer will be able to