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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
GIFT FOR AN INVALID.
Unique and Charming Idea for Brizs>c
tDg Holiday Sunshine Into =
Sick-R0on.

Is there among your friends q weary
fkVaid for whom you are longing to do
something beautiful and helpful at the
coming holiday season? II SO, you cam
dot do better than to undertake the
preparation OF a wonder bag for Christ
Nas- A wonder bag is a large bag
filed with gifts FROM many friends.
which are to be drawn out on special
days. according to accompanying direc-
Mons 1t may be arranged to last for
any length of time-three months, six
months or a year-drawings being
made once, twice or thrice a week, as
may seem best. Since the recipient OF
the bag is not given a list of the
donors, nor informed Of the character
of the gifts, double surprise awaits
her at such drawing. This contributes
not little to tho novelty and charm
of the scheme.
Make a strong bag of suitable mate
rial-sretonne, denim, canvas or linen.
Embroider il with initials, a monogram
or other suitable design, and finish it
with stout draw-strings of broad rib
bon. Since it is to hang in the sick
room for so long a time it should be
nOb AnCACA1 oAAN SCI 'AS~~-
BILE, but also dainty and attractive
] Wrap each article in tissue paper, us
4 ing many tints; mark it with the name
of the donor, and tie it securely with
narrow ribbon of & contrasting color,
leaving one end long enough to be used
in drawing 1t out Pack the parcels
carefully in the bag. heavier ones at
the bottom, and let the long ribbons
hang outside at the top. Gifts appro-
pirate for special days, such as the
invalid's birthday, July 4, April 1. East
er Sunday, February -, q very weary
day." stormy Sunday" etc, may be
designated by tiny cards attached to
their ribbons. Most of the gifts, how
ever, should be left without dates In
order that the invalid may have the
privilege once In awhile of deciding
which ribbon to draw--Belle M. Brain,
in Womnn's Home Companion
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

Tip" says in the New York Press
that the newly rich may always be dis
tinguished by the way In which they
pose when their carriages roll over
rough placea They do not under
stand the art OF undulating graceful
ly." observes the writer. "Now, In
many of our high-class private schools
for girls this ait is in the curriculum.
Old coaches and carriages are kept In
the back yard for the young ladies to
practice In, aud their education In this
matter is quite as important as In
walking and dancing"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
UsR FOR OLD GLOVES


What 60 do with old kid gloves Is
Ey frequently n source of reelection
1ur1he al-minded unitarian ayerse
- shrowing away anything that can
possibly be turned to account. Long
stretches OF suede or kid are consigned
with regret to the rag bag and it was
only recently and quite by chance that
n snodern piece of HUNS kid work and
azurious old letter case, met with In a
curiosity shop. appeared to throw some
Hight ON the question The mirror case
IN one OF those which may be picked up
occasionally with other objects deco
rated in like manner. The foundation
IN uf deep plum-colored velvet, about
six inches long; the cut-out ornament
laid over this is white kid. pasted upon
hRue paper. and fastened down by long
xtitehes of silver thread; the spangles
zre silver. fixed down by short lengths
OF silver bullion brought round TO form
u very dininu4ive loop. The center
rrlRmen+. ms is plainly indicated, is
.ss0ssred with long threads of silver
twist The mirror is fixed TO a back
sEade Of stif card. and this is united to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

Maclxinfnshes- which with nntumnal
rains become necessities, may be mend
ed when torn in the following manner:
Dissolve some pieces of pure india rub
her in naphtha TO create a stiff paste;
choose a piece of stuff as much like the
waterproof material as possible, and
upply some OF the cement to it and to
the torn edges of the macintosh. Then
bring the torn parts over the new ma
'aerial to form patch and place a
weight over the part until ;,.e cement Il
quite set and 6rn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
Lemon whiten. the Hands.

For the hands that have become
tanned or sunburnt, just before going
10 bed battle them in warm water
and soap; rinse them in tepid water so
that all the soapy water has disap-
peared, and then dabble them with
demon juice. If your skin is very sensi-
tive CHUTE the lemon juice, but when it
is applied allow it to dry on the hands.
Sleep in gloves, and after the third
nights care your hands will be as fair
and soft as the hands of any of Shakes
peare's heroines-Ladies Home Jour
nal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The mignonett is the natural flower
of Spain.
The screw OF an Atlantic liner costs
about $4,000.
There are six schools in Ireland
where Irish Is taught
There are always 10000 people
afoat on the seas Of the world.
A railway guard says that the tastes,
trains are always the safest.
Nearly one-fifth Of the students al
Swiss universities are women.
The maintenance OF the Sultan's
harem costs Turkey about SIS, 900. eco
Sixty languages are spoken in the
empire governed By the Car of Rus.
STA.
In Brazil there are said To be 800 Ian.
guages and dialects spoken by the In
dams.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
Low RATES via SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY ACCOUNT CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAYS.

Fer this occe sion the Southern Rail
way will sell tickets between points on
its line ard from stations on its lire to
points South Of Potomac and East OF
the Mississippi Rivers, at rate of one
and one-thho fret class fares for the
round trip.
Tickets will be sold December %. IS,
"a. %, 80 and 81, 1898 and January 1,
1899, fin Al limit returning Jan. 4. 1889.
To students presenting certificates
of president or principal Of their col
lege or school, tickets will be sold on
above basis from December 18th to
25th, 1898 inclusive final limit of all
tickets January 4, 1899,
Further information as to rates,
sche dulles, etc., furnished by Agents
Southern Railway. or G. w. WestburY,
L. Z. A Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
ARAB MAxIMs.

Never believe all you may hear, for
he who believes all that he hears often
believes more than he hears.
Never tel all you know, for he who
tells everything he knows often tells
more than he knows
Never attempt all you can do, for he
who attempts everything he can dc
often attempts more than he can do.
Never lay out all you can afford, fol
he who lays out everything he car
afford often lays out more than he car
afford.
Never decide upon all you may see
for he who decides upon all that ht
sees often decides on more than ht
sees.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

nV1p uUund ne Kitchen and VINO w&s
her especial aversion. Whit makes
yosi keep shyin' like q hcss?"
She disdained TO answer. but chanc-
ing to pass the fan again, gave another
gasp.
rs you got de asthma, or 10 You jes'
pantin cause it's wehm?"
Sonny" she responded, slowly, Il
desires to az you sumpin'. Is you fish
in fob trouble7 Case II you is. you
wants ter watch you cork. You's got
a bite right now"
mo indeed. ISM lookin' fob no
trouble. I was merely 'quirin' aftuh
yoh health an comfort wanted ter
make sho' whether you wus a-skyaht
O. dat fan"
NE a-sizgaht a dat" she exclaimed.
with great contempt Use Inundated.
OATS whut is. An guess dey is mo-
service places don dis. SOS 1 won haf-
ter quit workin' when rs left
rs you gwine away?"
II is."
"Whut's yoh dissatisfaction"
| "Laziness. White folks laziness.
doesn't speck quality folks to wucb
hahd. But dah's sech a thing as kyahy-
in luxury an ease too far fob respect.
ability. doesn't blame 'em fob get'in
red O de cookin' an clanin' an passin
de dishes at dinner. But when dey
gifts so dey's got ter set up machinery
to help 'em draw DER bref, / tells you
chile, dey's got clean past de limits oil
gentility."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
Awkward.

''Dey means WELL" said the newly en-
listed colored soldier. Il hasn't no COM
plant ter make bout der intentions. .
who is yer troub1in' 'bout?"
de brass band leaders. When the
white troops goes out dey plays white
folks chunes, like Farewell My Own
True Love- an Her Bright Smile
Haunts Me STILL but when US troops
goes out dey plays All Coons Look
Alike to Me- an I Don't Care if You
Nevvah Comes Back and SIGH like"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
r,C-mrs OF WISDOM =x.s

Some people are always up and do
tng-other Veople
The older q woman gets tho more
she worries about past years
Love aud seasickRess are feelings
that beggaS description
Patriotism Is frequently used as q
cloak by scheming politicians.
Men are not necessarily big guns
because they happen to be big bores-
Before marriage q man swears C
love; after marriage he loves to swear
Some people are naturally nervous
while others are troubled with pricklJ
heat
The man who fails to lay up some
thing for rainy day always has TO de-
pend on his friends for an umbrella
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
A sLAuK SKIN REMOVER.
The Negro Need Not Complain ANY
Longer Of Black Skin.

This preparation, il used as directed
will turn the skin OF a black person
four or five shades whittier, and that Of
mulsttoes perfectly white. 1t also re-
moves wrinkles and Freckles from the
face and makes the skin beautiful.
Any person using it 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 prepar alton will be
sent to any address on receipt Of
$500 or q. o. d.
sTBokAs BBARD.
1921 W. Bread Street. Riabrud, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

Albert-All the world loves a lover,
you know.
Mildred-You wouldn't say that if
you had heard papa's remarks when he
found. yesterday morning, that you had
taken his hat by mistake.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
Bints for
the LADIES.

ply serves TO grind the dirt into the
pores When gloves are worn at night
be careful that they are perfectly clean
inside. otherwise the CRIME and dirt
are absorbed by the overheated glands
and the effect Is opposite from what
was desired.-St Louis Globe-Demo-
craG
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
UNITED AID & INSURANCE CO.
Incorporated Under the Laws of Va.

This Company is doing a great work.
1t cares for its sick members and pro-
vides for their burial.
death.
- Record: Three years success
fui business; over (250O0) twenty-five
thousand members received over 1000
sick and death benefits paid.
Reliable young men and women can
always get work in this Company.
Write to US at once and say in what
field you would like to work.
Main office, No. SOC Z. Broad Street,
Richmond. Va.
]. E. BYRD, President,
P. S. Brown. Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

Plunkville Rugle: Just as we went to
press we noticed that the IS" and the
"g" had dropped off the ends of the
first word in our head line on Smelling
the Spanish Camp" but the difference
made was so immaterial that we con-
cluded to let 1t go as it stood.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
No Nonsense About This wooer.

No NOnsense About This WOOer-
''And what did papa say to my mar
rying Rough Rider?"
"He didn't say nothin'. had my
gun pulled before he could open his
mouth"
"But didn't he struggle a little bill
against giving up his only child?"
Struggle? l guess not. lassooed
him fust thing of all."
And you got his consent?"
''Got his consent an a thousand-dol.
lar check on account"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
The Line Drawn.

Watts-Had fifteen women at my
house this afternoon. Some sort OF
club my wife belongs to.
Potts-Must have been an awful
racket.
Watts-Not so much as you would
think Fifteen women make no more
noise than two. You see, there has got
to be limit somewhere.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
His Experience,

Isaacs-Did you efer try counting
backward from vun t'ousand' ven you
can't sleep?
Cohenstein-Yes; but dot counting
backward maigs me feel like vos los
ing moneysh, undt can't go to sleep
at all!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
The National
ANTI-MOB AND LYNCH
LAW ASSOCIATION.

Headquarters, Springfield, o.
VIM. II. Dickson. Pres !; H. @. Jenkins,
Vice-Pres. Z. T. Butler, Organizer
Z. T. Huffman. Secretary.
VIII organize in every State of this
Union. 81 Agents wanted in every
locality. Apply to s E. Huffman, Sec
rotary, Spring field. o. Liberty, JUS
tice and Protection. As the people
are the sentinels on the watchwerot
they should be vigilant and sleepless.
9-24-3m.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
BRIGHT YOUNG WOMAN.
How She Procured a Fine Variety OF
Winter Belts at a Ridiculously
Small Expense.

An economical young lady gathered
together last week all the white belts
which she has worn all summer; there
were white ribbon belts, white satin
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31
THE ELECTRICAL FAN.
It Makes Aunt Hannah Panicfy About
Her work In the Kitchen.

Her Work In the Kitchen.
An electric fan placed in southern
dining room. discounted one Of the col
ored attaches OF the household. One
of them. stout "auntie." stopped ana
gasped ostentatiously every time she
passed before 1t.
"Whut de matter, Aunt Hannah 2"
asked tie boy VIZ was supposed 10
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

HAVE that you can easily straight
AhFAVLs en- your own hair at home
uO.s with the genuine and orig
NH inal Ozonized Ok Marrow
(Copyrighted)? It never fails.
NJ ADJ 1t was the first prepara-
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ing Kinly or Curly hair
straight and does the work just right.
Sold for over forty years and used by
thousands. Everybody is delighted
with it. Beware Of limitations. Price,
so cents. Sold by dealers or send 81. 40
for three bottles, express paid, to
THE OZONIZED OK MARROW CO.,
Is Washington St., Chicago, Ill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

PELP WANTED IN NEW YORK.
100 colored girls end men wanted in
New York city Is cooks, chambermaids
kutlers, nurses, general houseworkers
and farm hands. Wages from $40 &c
$40 per month. Any one desiring good
homes in the North can secure it by
writing to the Southern Baptist Mis-
ST on, No. 426 West 127th St. New York
City. Rev. N. 8. Epps, Prop. We viii
meet any personal boat or train if re-
qdired
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-31

Cake Joke.
He-''What is this, dear2"
ShG-"Pound cake
'"sns = rathc- ssrai for .ts we!zh >"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12

70 her room in tho hotel where her trunks
were found to contain chinaware, table lin
ems and silverware belonging to the hotel.
Miss Campbell broke down and confessed
that she had taken the property and had
packed 1t In her trunks and was prepared
to move from the hotel.
She begged 10 be released offering dla-
monds and money. but Manager Chapman
OF the hotel was oWdurate. Wrapped in
paper we're three new napkins recently
bought by the hotel. The package, which
had the appearance Of being ready for mail
ing. was addressed to Mrs. Grooms OF In
dianapolis, Ind. She is detained pending
trial and she declares she will commit sui
eide II convicted.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12
RACERS IN GOOD CONDITION
waller and Miller Declare They Are
All Right ana Ready TO
Ride Again.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE survivors OF
the six days bicycle race which closed last
night In Madison Square Garden had an
opportunity to rest today. John West Mil
ler's trainer, said Miller was feeling In
good shape and felt comparatively few III
results Of his weeks work.
AFTER the race" he said, I'VE went to
hotel. where we had a sort Of wedding
breakfast in honor OF the marriage. Miller
ate a steak and coffee. Then he went to
bed and slept eight hours, when he got up
and had a breakfast consisting Of steak
and coffee. His condition is superb He is
not at all lame and his eyes are in hne
condition. He IL occupying the bridal cham
Der Of the hotel and this week will fill a
theatrical engagement"
Waller was laughing and joking with a
group Of admirers today. why" said he,
II could ride another race just like 1t next
month. AS 1t II / shall ride In the twenty
four hour race when 1t is held in the gar
den. My eyes are q little sore, but l think
that comes from the smoke In the garden"
Waller was out for q walk at o'clock
In the morning. He removed his belongings
from his training quarters and then sat
down to a hearty meal He also has q the
atrical engagement for this week.
Pierce Is In fair condition, though his
eyes ara q trifie weak.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12
DISCUSSIONS OF ETHICS
Meeting of Union at Milwaukee En-
tertained by Well known
Ethical Students.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 1.-THE meetings of
the Ethical union came to a close after a
discussion today Of the mission OF Ethical
Movement" and its various branches and the
lectures OF Prof Felix Adler. on "The In
dspensable' Faith" 4..
Tonight g. Burns Weston of Philadelphia
had the theme. htiThe Demand for an Ethi-
cal Movement, He related the history Of
the movement which has been on foot the
past twenty-five years. and said large
number Of people remained away from
churches because they did not agree with
the teachings Of the churches. 1t was to
all this much felt want that the Ethical
society arose. Rules Of ethics are what is
necessary for US to follow that human life
may be happy and that human society may
further progress. Ethics should be brought
to the foreground In all paths OF life and
their ideas upheld.
w. M. Salter discussed THE Distinctive
Character Of Its Message" He spoke to him.
self alone, but conceded that members of the
movement belong to the great stream of
religious tendency that has come down
from the past Ethics were the sense OF
things sacred. The old idea OF miracle
working and prayer answering had disap-
peared. 1t is part Of human law as to how
the human race must live. "How are we to
accomplish this happy life of which We
dreamed?" he asked, and answered. "By
studying the laws Of life or what We mean
by ethics"
Lewis J. Duncan of Milwaukee talked on
"Its Expectations" which he declared were
not less, but for more, deeper and freer
religion.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12

who falls to appreciate the trust and re-
sponsibility and we charge this man with
incompetency. We can have little hope for
the sincere enforcement Of law till there Is
a change"
The Good Government league sprang into
existence at the last election and took a
prominent oart In II. A few weeks ago sew
erai local divines commenced a crusade
against socalled stall saloons and have
since been waging relentless war on them
and other forms of vice as well. This mass
meeting Of today. which embraced in the
audience a number Of the city's prominent
business men and politicians, partook Of the
nature Of combining Of the forces Of the
Good Government league and all the others
who are active in the present movement for
the enforcement Of laws and prevention Of
vice. The members Of the league say that
today's action ~ merely a starter and that
unless q change Is made in the policy Of
other Of the city's officers more charges and
demands Of resignation will follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12
sIDNEY.s LAND OFFICE BUSINESS
Much Contention Among the Aspfr.
ants Rnp DlanA

Much COntentiOn Among the Aspir.
ants for the Place.
SIDNEY, Neb., Dec. 11.-(Special. BUS
mess is being conducted a. usual At the
United States land ONCE since the death OF
Judge Hest. excepting that which requires
the joint action Of the register and receiver.
The filings can Be made, but will be re-
ceived and issued after the new register is
appointed. 1t is hoped the appointment Of
register will soon be made, as there 10 .
great deal of contention for the office.
An electric light plant will soon be in
operation here. parties from Denver having
already contracted with the merchants and
Union Pacific Railroad company for nearly
1000 incandescent and arc lights.
Cattle and hogs are being shipped from
here in large numbers. This is becoming
one of the liveliest stock centers on the
Union Pacific system.
William Stuht is now cutting ice twelve
inches thick on the Lodge Pole creek. He
expects to furnish the railroad company with
5000 tons. The ice Is as clear as a crystal
as the water comes from hundreds Of
springs. .t-"'+ GOD
There are rumors that the railroad COM
pany will make many improvements in the
round house and shops here, by adding a
half dozen lathes and a large blacksmith
ShOp,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12
CRANK IN BANK OF ENGLAND
Supposed Anarchist Gains Admission
in q Mysterious Manner, but IL
Quickly Captured.

LONDON, Dec. 11.-A wretched, middle
aged wild looking man was discovered at
IL o'clock tonight in the Bank Of England
to which he had managed to gain admit
tance in some unexplained manner. He
offered as an excuse for his presence in
the bank the statement that he wanted to
cash check and made frantic resistance
when taken into custody. In his pockets
were found a loaded revolver. a dozen sill
yer coins and several gold foreign coins
and some jewelry.
The man speaks English with a foreign
accent. aad it Is suspected that he is an
anarchist.
Another account says that the man rang
the bell at the main entrance of the bank
and that when the janitor opened the door
the man rushed in and drew a revolver
which he was prevented from using by the
military guard with fixed bayonets closing
around him. At the police station he gave
the name Of George Taylor. He was ex-
amined by a doctor. who ordered his re-
moval to the Bow street infrmary.
LONDON, Dec. 1l,-George Taylor, the
man who was found last evening about II
o'clock in the Bank Of England with q
loaded revolver. and who when arrested by
the military guard refused to give his name
or to say how he had effected an entrance
was exsmined by the military authorities
and by them pronounced insane.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-12
WINTER WEATHER AT SYRACUSE.

Farmers Caaaet Gather Cora, ~ the
snow II Too Deep.
SYRACUSE. Neb., Dec. u.-tSpecial)-
Syracuse is experiencing typical winter
weather. the mercury dropping eight to six
teen degrees below every night. The
farmers have about one-half their corn in
the field yet. where 1t will likely remain
until next spring as the snow Is about two
feet deep.
The trustees of the Congregational church
bsve resigned. n.sfo,r. ID. 1..a ST.
Much Indignation is expressed by citizens
against Nebraska City authorities for not
taking more precautions to chccE the spread
Of smallpox infection. which. 1t is claimed,
has been palmed of part Of the time as
chicken pox. ..,.... So .......
Ray Holt and Charles Rose have patented
an acetylene gas generator and will un-
donbtedly make their fortune. They have
already put in two plants here and are now
enc agel in fitting tn. pfres for the new
Methodist church, in Grocers " erection.
s -racuss is tae home OF Louis Wilkes, the
fastest 3-year-old stallion in America.
This section Of the state Is unanimously
in favor Of Hon. N. L. Hayward for the
United States senate.
Prof. w. N. Delzell Of the High school
is Just recovering from a twelve weeks
seige Of typhoid fever.