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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

returned the money TO the church.
lit was done in such a way and with
such deliberations that we conscienti-
ously believe that hsd it been 500.
or $1,000 she would have returned II IN
like manner. Such acts should be held
in perpetual remembrance.
There was al excursion to Peters
burg Monday which was quite lar gely
attended.
We regret to learn that there has
been established in this town policy
hop where the young men bet on
rumhe-s BETTING on two Numbers is
.eIied a saddle betting on three num-
beers IS called gig; betting on four
numbers is called horse, and betting
n more than four is called combine-
ton. And there are scores OF young
md middle age and old men leaping
| into that SADDLE" and mounting that
"gie' '.behind that horse" and uping
! lin onward into that combination
| OF destruction ard perdition.
The Merry-gC-round has again re-
turned TO Berkeley We hope that the
| Young people will better demean them
selves this time than when they were
here before.
The merry -go-round is place WHERE
persons of any and every class visit
| therefore, IL Is no pincc lux OuN SOuhi
ladies and gentlemen.
Mr.. VIM. Oorprew has removed hi
restaurant from Liberty St., between
9Th and 9th to Mr.. Charles Ward
place under the EveTgreen's clu
room.
The District Conference OF the Ports
: mouth District is to be held at Noun
Zion A. M. E. Church, Princess Ann
: 10. h, Va, to which the officers, dele
Z gates and friends are to be conveye
at reduced rates.
Miss Essie Archer has been electe
: from the st. James Sunday-schooi ar
Mrs. L. Nc. A. Johnson of Trinity SUI
: day-school.
Many young men met at Reid's
Z learn of the United Order of SevI
Z Wise Men. The Grand Deputy, NJ
J.. T. Smith will be present son the Ia
Wednesday night in this month to pc
feet all needed arrangements.
Miss Neva L. Dixon who has be
the guest of Rev. and MRS. Dixon,
1904 Jefferson Avenue, Newport New
returned Monday evening to her hol
at Capeville, Va. She was much plel
ed with her visit.
Miss Emma F. James of Norfolk
visiting Mrs. f. A. Moore of Sw'
Canaan. We wish her q pleasant
iourn. Coz.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

grown girls jacket, close fitting at the
back and loose in front, is the correct
style. Short, loose sacks are also employed
for children of all ages and are desirable
for summer, as they are easily put on and
of 1t is never safe TO dispense with
wrap for children, even in the armest
weather, as the temperature is always liza
BILE to sudden changes, and children be-
come chilled very easily, as they are quick
ly overheated-
Foulard, surah, bengaiine and taffeta
are tho silks employed for children Chal-
lies, cashmercs and plaids are favorite
wooden goods AS fer thin materials, there
Is an immense variety, and nearly all are
suitable for little people Piques dotted
muslin and lawns printed with very small
figures are perhaps the prettiest Yokes,
square, pointed or round collars, berthas
and long sashes are the trimmings usually
chosen.
The illustration in todey'e Issue shows
an empire bonnet for q little girl from
to years old. It is OF pale pink taheta,
the crown being encircled by five ruches
! OF white mousseline de sole. The brim !:
covered with an application Of cream
/ guipure and is edged with two whit
| ruches. A pompon of narrow black velve
/ ribbon is placed at the top of the crown
/ another on the hrim, and at the back is
little ruffle of pink taffeta edged Will
black velvet and headed by smaller vel
| vet pompon. JUDO CHoLLEr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

ribbon forms the sole shoulder straps. with
an erect bow at the top, and bow TO
match is worn on the bosom and another In
the hair The effect is curious and net
altogether satisfactory
Gowns composed entirely of Irish gull
pure, modelled 20 the figure, are something
new. The breadths are joined by lace
makers, so that the joining is not visible
to all as seam, and of course no trim
ming is required. as the gowns are al
trimming themselves
The costume depicted is of pale blue
drap dc sole trimmed with applications OF
white mohair braid The triple boiero,
covered with applications, has fiarinE
collar and revers of white guipuro Owe
white satin and opens over blouse o
white guipure The belt and collar of tn
| blouse are Of pink silk Tho hat of whit
| rice straw is trimmed with pink azaloa
, apd black feathers. JUDO CHoLLEf,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

We pay Weekly Sick Benefits and Death
Claims. Further information will
be give all persons by address,
ing the Business Manager.
Out of town Managers: We have
most reliable managers representing
us in the persons OF Mr.. John w. How
ard, No 4l9 Patton street, Danville,
Va; Mrs. Alice g. Allen, West Point,
Va; Mr.. E. NJ. Canaday, 135 Queen
rect, Norfolk, Va; Mr.. Spencer G.
Parker, $40 Queen st. AlexaDdris, Va.
VIM. (. Brown. 21S Halifax St., Pet
ersburg. Va, J. NJ. Smith. Clifton
Forge. Va, J. Gordon Smith, Hamp-
ton. Va Q. NJ. II. johnson, 1636-4th
ST. n. w. Washington. D. G.
Mr.. Matthew w. Davis, 7O8 Corner
Wise st. and Park Ave, Lynchburg
Va,
New Phone 292,
Building 72S N Second ST
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GIRLS DRESS.

spaulet to give wide effect TO the shout
ders. The guimpe, yoke or little plastron
of the bodice serves for the disposal Of
what trimming is employed
Childrens skirts should never be scant
or close fitting at the waist behind, but
should have an ample fuilness there, and
1t is hardly necessary to say that the skirt
lad bodice should be sewed OF outtoned
: firmly together.
The dress illustrated Is of gray chalhe
with pink and white figures. The blouse
of cream guipure opens over full 'front.' OF
mink silk gauze and has plated yoke OF
the same goods. The sleeves are of challie
with guipure caps and cuffs The pinl
belt Is fastened by silver buckle, and I
bow of pink satin is placed on the left sid
of the bodice. JUDO CAoiLEr.
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STOP LlsTBNn
He is Negro that has Found Barrel
of Gold.

SHERMAN S. FuRR, OF sill South 9TH
Street, Wilmington, n. O., has found
what he has been looking for for ten
years, an herb that makes the hair
grow, stops it from breaking of and
falling out. 1t will also make your
hair straight and beautiful. 1t re-
moves dandruff, cleans the scalp, and
removes letter. / am receiving orders
from all parts of the country. This
remedy has proven to be the best on
earth to make fine hair. Price, per
box, IS; samples Scots. 81 90 and 50 90
Prompt attention to all orders. Send
money by express or money order.
Agents wanted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
PIONIO GROUNDS AT boutwell,
PARK FOR OOLORED EXCURSIONS.

Boutwell, Park is now open for the
summer season. This Park is located
% miles from Richmond on the r F. &
p. r., within easy walking distance
of boswell. 1t is the only Park in the
State in perfect order used exclusively
for colored excursions, being especial
ly adapted to Sunday School Picnies
and other entertainments.
There is an abundance OF shade and
good water the grounds are fitted up
with swings, pavilion and large hall
for shelter in case of rain. Trains
chartered at low rates.
For further information apply to
@. A. TAYLOR,
| Traffic Manager. R., F. & P. r. r OF
address NJ. T. Lightfoot and Cornelius
Robinson, Proprietors, Boutwell,, Va.
5t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
SUMMER GOWNS.

Clothes For Seaside and Watering Place
Wear.
Mousseline de sole is still In the greatest
demand and is immensely used in mil
linery. Some of the newest Paris models
of summer hats are of straw with no other
trimming than an elaborate arrangement
of inousseline de sole, partly plated, part
" pulled, twisted, knotted and draped-
Foulard has largely replaced taffeta and
Chinese or Japanese silk this season, ana
blue and white printed designs are great
favorites. The more white they contain
and the larger the design is the more elab-
crate do they seem as rule. They are
prettily trimmed with plain blue silk Oh
satin, white satin or white lace, prefer
ably guipure, and compose some very at
tractive cool gowns.
Nearly all bodices have the blouse effec
in front and are tightly fitted or stretche<
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$500 FOR 10 CENTS
Paid Only BY the Planet

Il (<AA N(A@J - -
Beneficial association
To it's Members who pay their dues
promptly, alter twelve months MEM
bership, and proportionately within that.
time, and thirty dollars in the event OF
death. Some pay q higher death ben
eft than we do, but our aim is to have
you enjoy your money this side OF the
grave.
An application at our Office, no N.
2nd St., Richmond, Va, In person or
by postal will convince you of our
promptness and reliability by the ac-
cumulated evidence of sick and death
claim receipts. We want live agents
in every place, city, town, hamlet or
village in Virginia on the most liberal
pay. Call or write to John Clinton
Jr., Business Manager at once for par
| ticulars. No fines. taxes, assessments,
or meetings to attend; no .regalia or
uniform to buy.
| All persons carrying policies IN this
| Association are st liberty to enlist in
the Army or Navy Department OF the
United States government and If dis
abled or killed in any engagement IN
defence of his country, the amount due
under his policy will be promptly paid
| Chartered May %, 1897
All promises faithfully kept. 9th
er information furnished at office. A
postal will bring polite, colored agent
to your door. apzo-Sn
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

pu commanding officers look the
the sketch
whned
General OF
watching through his glasses the
General Shafter
particular body OF
he
Bgadier Major General Iaw who held
made his
dash foreground is sergeant OF the sig
corps, orders part OF the held
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

az the back. A new way Of finishing the
TOP of the skirt is to sew on sort of point
cd band, which gives belt effect when
the skirt is worn outside the bodice
A new and very rich production OF the
Lyons silk manufacturers is a sort OF ma
selasse, with design of bows in such high
relief that they seem as If sewed upon the
material, although in reality they are part
of the weaving.
Today's Illustration shows a costume OF
beige cloth, the skirt opening over Ia
blier of plaid taffeta, with slashes at the
top under which plaid taffeta is also visi.
BILE. The cloth blouse has yoke OF plaid
taffeta and small revers of mandarin vel
vet Two rows of buttons form the orna
! mentation. The cloth sleeves uncover tai
! leta puffs at the top. The belt is of mauv'
velvet JUDO CHoLLEr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
CHILOREN'S FASHIONS.
what Is Worn by Wei Dressed Little and
Half Grown Girls

Full bodioes remain in favor for little
girls, rs they are easy 60 make and comfort
able to wear. Skirts are usually plain, but
may be gathered AL around or cut with q
'tablier Trimming is used for the skirt
% party or other nice dresses, velvet, rib
bon, GALLON insertion or embroidery being
applied horizontally, vertically or in a
simulated apron shape. One of the new
est models shows girls frock in which
the skirt consists of three houpces. This
Is a pretty style for thin, overgrown chill
dren, who are apt TO look awkward and
weedy in plain skirt. Blouse bodices,
with or without a basque, are belted in,
but the belt is plain and Is fastened with
. rosette, bow or an unpretentious buc-
kle, jeweled, cnameled and wrought metal
belts being confined TO grown persons.
Children's sleeves are pulled a little at the
sop and almost invariably have q cap or an
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
THE TABLE.
Floral Decorations and the Best Ways OF
Arranging Them.

No table is now complete without dow
ers. At breakfast, luncheon, tea and din
ner they are an essential part of the table
furniture There is degree of skill and
Intelligence necessary, however, to their
proper selection and arrangements There
are many flowers attractive In themselves
which have fragrance so heavy as to be
almost sickening when it Is mingled with
the odor of food. Among such flowers I'M
suitable for table decoration may be men
toned syringas, white lilies, sweet yellow
lilies, narcissus, jasmine and lilacs Roses,
sweet peas, mignonette, violets and pansies
do not have the oppressive quality and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
MOONS PHASES
FROM RERKLEY.

BERKLKT, Va, July 10, 1898.
There was jug breaking and FIsh-
ing Entertainment at Trinity A. NJ. T..
Church on Monday night, the 18th inst.
The person guessing the amount OF
money in the jug was entitled to $I.OO.
The nearest guess was made by Miss
Elenors Mccoy, who in d short and
very appropriate speech expressed her
pleasure at being the lucky one, thank.
ed them for the offer and very politely
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
UNITED AID & INSURANCE 90.
INCORPORATED Under the Laws of Virgins

This Company is doing great work.
It cares for its sick members and pro-
vides for their burial.
It pays from $3.50 to $1,000 per week
when sick and from $500 to $l2O.OO at
death.
~ Record: Three years success
full business; over (18000) eighteen
thousand members received; over
1000 sick and death benefits paid.
Reliable young men and women car
always get work in this Company.
Wrote to us ct once and say wha
field would like co work.
Main Office, 500 4. Broad Street
Richmond, Va.
HoN. J. E. BIRD, President,
GAM'L T.. HILL. Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
SUMMER FASHIONS.
Artistic Designs of New Fabrics and Those
Who Make Them.

Artistic Designs of New Fabrics and Those
Who Make Them.
1t is impossible to avoid mentioning
mousseline, de sole when dress is in ques-
ton, for this year it is universally en-
ployed for millinery, gowns and wraps
Even cloth costumes, jackets and capes do
not escape association with it, for in the
form of tiny ruches it outlines revers and
basques or completely covers yokes, chem
isettes, etc.
Beauty Of material and harmony OF col
oring have quite as much TO do with the
success of this summers gowns as does
original trimming. Probably hardly ap-
probable portion of the feminine public
which wears and enjoys pretty fabrics
realizes or even gives moments thought
to tho artistic feeling which goes into
the designing of the goods and tho expert
ence and education which are necessary K
the production of the lovely patterns
which adorn brocades, broche material
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Fashions In millinery and Clothing rOs
Children's Wear.

For young women round hats draped
completely in tulle are much liked. Straw
hats, with gauze turban drapery, are seen
for girls wear. Satin straw braided In
different colors, with plaid effect, Is
prettily trimmed with plaid foulard.
The wrap waist in favor for babies and
small children remains the long coat
shirred at the top or gathered into a yoke
with a pelerine, revers or collar. For hal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
HELP WANTED IN NEW YORK.

100 colnred girls and men wanted in
New York city az cooks, chambermaics
kutlers, nurses, general housewcrkers
and farm hands Wages from $40 to
$40 per month. Any one desiring good
homes in the North can secure II by
writing to the Southern Baptist Mis-
sion, No. 426 West 127th St. New York
City. Rev. n. S. Epps, Prop. We will
meet any personal boat or tram il re-
| qdired.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

Smith-Old Graspey invited me to take
lunch with him yesterday.
Jones-Did, Ell? 1 suppose there was
no end to the good things you had to eat.
Smith-Right you are. There was
neither a beginning nor an end to them.
Jones-Why, what did you haveS
-Pretzeis.-Chicago News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

may be freely used, as may all scentless
flowers. Ferns alone form a very pretty
decoration.
Floral arrangements for table ornamen-
tation should always be low A fiat. broad
dish, square, round or oval, like fern
dish, is the best receptacle for them This
may be OF pottery, silver or other metal
and may be set upon an embroidered CEN
terpiece or upon fiat mirror. The edge
of the mirror should be covered with
smilax, ferns or moss, and, by the way,
ribbons and little fans are no addition to
the beauty of floral arrangements, but
rather give them tawdry effect.
The morning jacket illustrated Is OF
pink surah trimmed with valenciennes In
sertion- The yoke Is composed OF radiat
ing bands Of insertion and silk and Il
framed by bertha, from which falls
scarf In front. The sleeves are encirclet
| by horizontal bands of insertion and ter
inmate in lace ruffle. The valois collar l
of surah and lace, the belt of pink faille
| tied at the side. JUDO CHoLLEf.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
Early suspicion.

He-When did she begin to fear that he
had married her for her money!
She-Well, believe her suspicious were
first aroused when she had TO fee the mln-
ter-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
Best Constructed Electric Line il
the United States.
SCHOOL. TICKETS

now on sale at general Offices OF the
company, No. 1112 east Main st.
School tickets good between 8 A. NJ.
and p. NJ; sold in any amounts ct
half of regular fares.
Sold upon presentation of school GER
tiHcate, properly signed by Superin-
tendent or Principal. Bank certih-
Gates for signature OF School Superin-
tendent furnished at general Office Of
the company.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
TIE LATEST MODE.
Newest Ideas ~ Shown In the wardrobes
OF Fashionable Parisians-


OF Fashionable Parisians-
Gowns for wear at tho races have usual
~ been conceived i'm a somewhat daring
spirit and have, with their accessories, been
rather gay and striking In France, how
ever, the fashion in this respect Is chang
ing, and costumes worn at the races are
becoming more and more simple, quiet In
color, Of q refined elegance and not calcu-
lated 70 attract the eye. At least costumes
of this kind are being adopted by the
leaders OF society, whose wardrobes are
the models of excellence which the world
follows.
Narrow black velvet, wired throughout
and formed into Louis Quinze bows, are q
novel form Of trimming which appears on
some Of the new evening costumes. The
bows are stiff, of course, but are often OF
considerable size In one case the wired
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

and stamped goods Designing is not
merely a trade. 1t is an art and requires
brain and feeling as well as skillful handi-
work and knowledge of the machinery
by which the designs are to be reproduced
on the woven fabric. Perhaps the time
will come when the designers name wall
appear on the selvage of every yard OF
goods which is made from his pattern. 40
artist signs his pictures. Why not his de-
signs as wellP
The cut shows a gown Of celadon green
silk. At the top is a sort of basque OF
black satin embroidered with Jet, from
which coquilles of black plated mousselin'
de sole continue down each side OF the Ia
blier, fastened at the top by steel cabo
chons- The bodice has a yoke to mattel
the basque, and coquilles of mousselin
frame plated chemisette. The boque
green straw is trimmed with red poppie
and a black plume. JUDO CHoLLKT.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23

A BUSINESS CHANCE. A REAL RACE
BUSINESS CHANCE CONES FROM
LYNCHBURS, VA
The Capital stock Of the Hin City Benevo-
lent Relief Association. shares par value
$500. bat as ft is our intention TO Spen Saw
ings Bank we viii sell hfsy (Jy) shares of our
stock for So so per share 80 - per cent cash
and the balance in three payments OF 10 days
cash ard S8.s0 payable at the END OF each 10
days thereafter until the last payment Is
made making a total of So SO.
Dividends declared semi annually. These
50 shares Of stock will be redeemed at the eX-
ri ration OF y months. II 50 desired by said
stockholders at its face value. Stockaold-
ers OF this Association are liable only for their
unpaid subscription on their stock and not
otherwise liable for any debt or obligations OF
this Association however made and contract
ed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
WORKINGMEN'S AID AND BENRFl
DIAL ASSOCIATION.
Capital Stock, 100000.

Home Office: s1e1k N. 2eth ST., Rich
nonG Va
Itls sufficient to say that the Work.
ingmen's Aid and Beneficial Associa-
ton has in it's short career of one year
and seven months outstripped all RI
walls in the State. We always pay our
sick benefits promptly, and death
claims in twenty-four hours alter sat-
isfsctory proof of the same.
W. q. SINGLETON, President;
DANIsL BowLER, Vice-President,
9. r. NORMAN, Treasurer,
JKzEKTAR SAITH. Secretary
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-07-23
We Are Your Friends !
Our AGENTS WILL CALL Up
ON You.
Richmond Beneficial
and Insurance Go,
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOcK
$1,000.
Officers and Board Of Directors:

w. F. GRAHAM, President.
W. b. CUNNINGHAM, Vice-Pres
JOHN t. TAYLOR, Sec. & Manager
At. GRIMES, Treasurer.
E. f. Johnson, s. J. Gilpin, J J Car
ter, p. A. Martin, a. b. Hawkins
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A nlAuK sKIN REMuVER.
The Negro Need Not Complain ANY
Longer of Black Skin,


This preparation, il used as directed
will turn the skin of black person
four or five shades whittier, and that OF
mulattoes perfectly white. IL also re-
moves wrinkles and Freckles from the
face and makes the skin beautiful.
Any person using il can see the result
in forty-eight hours.
1t does not turn the skin in spots
but bleaches out white. 1t is a very
good thing for weak eyes il allowed to
get in the eye while washing the face
One box of this powder is all that ia
required, IL used as directed, the skin
remaining beautiful without continual
use, and is perfectly harmless.
Direction and preparation will be
sent to any sddress- on receipt of
$500 or =. .. d.
THOMAS BRARD,
92lIk W. Broad Street. Riehmnd. Va