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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
orr FLEET IL CUBAN WATERS.

T.
The feet which has been stationed at
Key West for several weeks, and which
will soon be ordered to Cuban waters
for the blockade of Havana, consists OF
the battleships Iowa and Indiana, the
cruisers New York. Detroit and Gin
einnati the gunboats Nashville, Cas-
tine, Marblehead. Wilmington, New
port. Machias and Helena, the monitors
Terror Puritan and Amphitrite. virtu-
ally battleships. the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Mayflower, and the torpedo
boats Dupont, Cushing. Ericsson,
Foote, Winslow and Porter. The fleet
is manned by about four thousand men.
The details of the leading ships are
as follows:
Iowa Displacement, 11,s1o tons. speed
1G knots; horse power, 1lGOo main pat
terry ter four Il, Finch ida, b L 3, eight S-ineh
lndiana-Displaceme 10.2sS tons
speed, 1854 knots horse power, 9.73s,
main battery, four Pinch b. L. r.; eight
New York Displacement. S.2eo tons:
speed. p knots: horse power, II. 49l; main
battery, six s-inch 3. l.. r., twelve 4-inch
rapid fire guns.
Detroit-DispIaceme 2,0s9 tons. speed,
1884, knots, horse power, 5,22t. main bat
terry. one s-inch b. L. r., nine 5-inch
rapid fire guns
Cincinnati Displacement s.21s tons;
speed, 10 knots. horse power 1o.CGa: main
battery. ten 5-inch rapid fire guns, one
6-inch rapid fire gun.
Nashville = Displacement. 1871 tons;
speed. IA knots; horse power, l.'50: main
battery, eight 4-inch rapid fire guns.
displacement, LIZ tons: speed,
16 knots: horse power. z, 1888. main battery,
eight 4-inch rapid fire guns.
Displa cement. 2.0S9 tons:
speed. 1874 knots; horse power, 5,4ol: main
battery, nine 5-inch rapid fire guns
Observation-Disclosures l.S92 TONS
speed. IL knots: horse power, 1,Ge5: main
battery, eight 4-inch rapid fire guns.
Newport Displacement 900 tons:
speed, u knots: horse power 500: main
battery. six finch rapid fire guns.
ia knots; main battery. eight 4-inch
rapid fire guns
displacement 1882 tons: speed,
IS knots: horse power LOO: main battery,
eight finch rapid fire guns.
Displacement. 1890 tons: speed,
y knots, horse power. 1850. main battery,
four 10-inch B. L. r.
Puritan--Displacem $3.50 tons: speed,
12.4 knots: horse power. >. 100: main bat
terry. four l2-inch 3. l.. r.. two 4-inch
rapid fire guns.
Displacement. $3.50 tons;
speed. II knots. horse power. 1,600: main
battery, four 10-inch B. l.. r.. two finch
rapid fire guns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

WANTED-Two men To act as agents;
good personal address. Salary and com
mission Apply 1913 Main street. apl9et
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
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FLORISTS.


W NTED-Girl for general homework.
Apply M. NORRIS. No. 1i39 Market street.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12

In every ice chest in the land should
oe placed a saucer containing charcoal
Especially valuable in summer is this
purifying agent
Watch your garbage cans, that they
offend not your nasal organ. Carbolic
acid is cheap. and after each emptying
should be used TO purify these utensils.
Clean napery and pressed glass, with
4 cordial welcome, discounts damask.
eut glass and scowl every time. espe-
sially with your husbands bachelor
friend
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
FULTON NOTES.
MAGNo UNo.

We were glad to see the Sunday
School teachers OF the Rising Mount
ZION Church out on last Sunday.
Those of " hom we have reference were
Rews Williams. Martin and Harris OF
tne Richmond Theological Seminary.
Rev. J. A. Bowler was present and ad-
dressed the scholars.
Rev. Fred Williams preached an ex-
eellent sermon at u NJ, and at and
p NJ, Rev. CORDS preached.
Next Sunday at 10 a. M, Sunday
School at 80 q. m, Covenan Meet.
ing. AtS:30 p. m, Rev. w +. Ora
ham D. D., pastor of the Fifth Street
Baptist Church will administer the
Lords Supper. At P. M, Rev, Tart
will I'LL the pulpit.
At Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Mr.. William Sewell and his corp OF
teachers seem 10 mean business. They
give some good instruction to theiI
scholars on last Sunday. Rev. Archer
Ferguson Was at his post OF duty and
had q glorious time all day. At 1886
ID. m, he administered the Lords Sup
per to large audience. On Novem
Der 18th, Rev. J. n. Brice will delivei
an address to the men of Fulton at thu
Odd Fellows Hall. Remember tn
time Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Al
men are invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12

and special music rendered by the
choir; be nediction by pastor Rev. K.
Wells. All felt that the exercises were
very helpful We thank the church
and friends for their help in this ei-
fort.
The pastors ard churches Will please
accept of our thanks for the sermons
and collections given last Sunday. The
time has come when the purpose CT the
Young Mems Christian Association Is
now being considered.
Come Co the explanation Sunday at 7
2. Nj.
Meetings in the jail Sunday IL A. Nj
Boys meeting Sunday at P NJ
Rev ~. g. Coleman OF Manchastel
will add ess the men SUNDAY at $50
P. Nj. All men are invited. Good mu
sic.
Remember that all ara invited TO tn
Thanksgiving Offering Thursday. Nov
"a, at s p NJ. at the Fifth ~ Baptis
Church Rev DR.. Bipga will deliver
| special add ress. Special music by tn
choir. LIT all come out and Civ
thanks to God by making an offering t
free the Young Mems Christian Asso
citation. Tell your neighbor it is FIRE
TO all.
The Ladies Auxiliary will hold II
usual exercises Ii a. M. Thanksgiviu
day. Free 10 all.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
Mrs. Bsttie Bates OF jay ST., is slow

Mrs. Bette Bates OF jay ST., is slow
ly improving.
Don't fail To patronize the Daniel
Bowler undertaking establishment Of
p st. He can accommodate you IN
any call.
Remember the well-known 7 Street
CONFECTIONERY OF Nr. Pnilip Holmes.
w AK in end Mr.. Wu. Burke viii Sc
comrodate you with all the nice things
Of the season.
When you wish TO b1v fsh and oys-
tiers Why then call at 25G6 K Broed ST.
Mr. Chss II Morton, proprietor.
Why 10 we speck Of the aforesaid
business placer LIST Because wa as a
/ people should learn no be race builders.
/ %, Bfcsuss they are worthy OF your
J patronage; and Be, because until we
| learn that in union there is strength
and that we BIS race should be united
| TO build up one another. we shall new.
er reach the point in the worlds histo'
ry thar marks senfibiiity, civilization
and prosperity.
Rene mber the Christian Eudeavcl
Society ~bich meets at Miss Lula Viii
lis's during be week. We hope thsi
all may take par. For further in
formation apply to Miss l. A. Willis.
I kQuItA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
LAuGH THRICE A DAY.
10 VIM Prove = Sovereign Remedy for cbss-
ting Away Msiaocholia-

"a VIM Prove Sovereign Remedy for Chss-
ting Away Msisochoiia-
Il has been said that we grow in
face as we grow in thought. and that
our faces are mirrors OF our souls. but
do we ever stop to think that our faces
affect our souls alsog And il they at
feet our souls they also affect our
health. for health is tn a greater or less
extent controlled by the mind and soul.
1t is fact. as we have found out.
that woe begone expression will drive
every one away from us. Even fortune
deserts us. II We sink in melancholy
and indulge ourselves In our fancied or
teal ills OF mind or body we become
diseased. While on the other hand a
cheerful view OF life is better than
medicine. A bright smile is always a
winner. and it's possessor can guide
tate wherever she chooses.
On the other hand. IL a woman sits
down and broods over her own ugli-
ness. longing for beauty. she will grow
Dglier and uglier every day. She should
cultivate a smile and practice it fire.
luently. no matter whether she feels
ike smiling or not. and laugh. Ii is a
ionic
Laugh methodically IL you cannot
laugh any other way. Make il BUSH
ness to laugh three times a day no mat
Ter whether there is anything TO laugh
at or not. Laugh with others even IL
you do not see the joke. IL there is no
Joke this fact merely makes one. and
laughter being contagious every one
around you feels exhilarated and more
cheerful, and laughter as a duty be-
comes habit, and one forgets 10 frown
and groan and sigh. Laugh whenever
seized with 4 desire TO cry or scold.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
a Han.,.nme Rnt1nn Rar.

bag is one of the most convenient
seceptacles for small buttons. and a
pretty one OF medium size. nicely made
and decorated. will be useful in girls
room. To make it, cut from a stout
piece of cardboard round disk 31s
inches in diameter, to act as a button.
Cover it with muslin; then select some
pretty plain or figured material for the
Gag. Plush. cretonne, silk and denim
are all serviceable goods and offer a
wide variety to choose from. Allow the
bag to have 8 depth of 6 inches. and
one inch from the top arrange draw
strings TO close the opening or mouth
Of the bag. Inclose the cardboard in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
LYNoH5D IN ILLINOIS.
A MOb's Fury No Arrest Made.

LAcoN, liz, Nov. THE first lynch
ing in Central Illinois in many years
took place here early this morning,
when hundred miners from Toluca, a
mining town short distance east OF
here, broke into the county iail, took
out F. W. Stewart. Toluca colored
man and hanged him TO q tree.
The work was done quickly and quiet
ly. Only few late stragglers noticed
the number of stran gers who kept ar
irving IN the town from the east. They
were well organized, however, and
shortly after midnight marched in a
body to the Jail. broke in the doors af-
ter short parley with the Sheriff
dragged the colored man from his cell
carried him TO a tree 3 mile from town
where the remainder of the party
awaited them, and there swung him tc
limb.
The Coroner's jury this afternoon re.
turned q verdict that Stewart came tC
his death at the hands OF persons an
known, and the Sheriff seems to thinl
public sentiment would not justify
him in making stenuOus Efforts *
capture the Iynchers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12

HNeON-Died at her residence
725 North 3rd ST., Nov. 6, 1898, little
Loretta Varahdo, the daughter of Mr.
ard Mrs. ]. p. johnson. Age 3 month
and u days.
One sweet flower has dropped and fad
ed,
One sweet infant voice has fled,
One fair brow the grave has shaded,
One dear Daby, now is dead.
She haE gone to heaven before US,
But she turns and waves her hand,
Pointing to the giories DER us,1
In that happy spirlt.land.
But we feel no thought of sadness,
For our babe is happy now;
She has met in heartfpi gladness,
Where the blessed angels bow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
Y. NJ. A. NOTES.

Rev. d. w. Davis is always pleased to
welcome you to the Bible Glass.
The meeting in the jail Last Sunday
was very impressive under the leader
ship of Brother Jas II. Hernes.
The boys meeting last Sunday was
crowded.
Our anniversary exercises last Sum
day at the Ebenezer Baptist Church at
z 80 p. M, were extremely interesting.
Song service was conducted by Rev. b.
r. NcWilliams and Director Z. Z. Viii
HAMS. The exercises were opened by
ringing. Gan hail the power of Jesus
name:" scripture reading by Rev. d.
l. Cosby prayer by Rev. z. s. Lewis
music by the choir; annual report by
General Secretary 8. G. Burrell; ad-
dresses were delivered By Rev. w. n.
Stokes. Presidents r, T bill and Cliff
son Cabel solo by Mr.. Louis A. Fisher
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12

HALL-Entered into rest Friday.
Nov Atm at 80 p III Wallace Hall in
the 42nd year OF his age. Funeral too <
place at the First Baptist Church Sun
day evening ut $3.50 O'Clock. Rev. j.
III. Holmes ofsiciated. He leaves a
mother, two brothers, one sister and a
host OF friends TO mourn their loss
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy
rest,
Lay down thy head upon the Saw
iour's breast;
We love Jhee we'll. but Jesus loves thee
bsss.
Good night, good night good night"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
MISS ALIENS ANGER.
She Assaults Mr.. Dawson.

Mr.. David Dawson was horse whip
ped by Miss Willie Allen in front Of
Murrny's Barber shop, on Main Sc !,
between Sh ard 9sh SITS, Monday
morning, the 7th inst. Both parties TO
the affair are well-kncwn and of high
standing.
1t seems that Mr.. Dawson was en-
gagged TO Miss Allen, who resides at
el3 st john ST.. and the marriage was
al ranged for Thursday night. Nov. 3D.,
at the residence OF q relative Of Mics
Alien, at $40 w. Leigh St., where the
couple were to reside.
On Thursday, he sent her a note
postponing the event temporarily and
on Friday sent another breaking { II the
match entirely. Miss Allen alleges
that she had invited friends to the mat
rimoniai event. and when advised Of
the turn of Affairs bscame highly in
dignsnt-
Her uncle. Mr.. ID. r. Allen of Wash.
ington, learning OF the affair came t.
this city and in company with law.
yer called at Murray's Barber-shop
and asked sor Mir. Dawson. He CANT
out, and while engaged ia talking +
Mr.. Allen. the niece, Miss Willie cam
up and belab0red him with horse
whip, while her uncle saw that n
harm came TO her at the hands of he
former suitor.
MIR. Dawson was not injured. Mis-
Allen was placed In carriage and ser
home. MIR. Dawson took the atfai
philosophically and while admitting
that he promised TO marry her. sal
, he changed his mind.
II A warrant was sworn out for the n
rest OF Miss Allen. aud the case was ca
ed in the Police Court on last Thursda
7 moraiug-
! Police Justice Crutchfield after hear
Ii ing the facTs in the case said ths
. while ne wouit have to fine Miss ALLIE
$40, he would remit the fine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
THE SIXTH VIRGINIA.
lUleveland, O. Gazette.l


This was an Afro American volun
teer regiment with the exec ption of
colonel, lieutenant colonel and assist
ant surgeon. The colonel (Croxson)
wanted white off ,ers AMI secured a
war department. order requiring n re-
exs mination OF all the AERO American
officer but few whom he expected
to get rid OF in another way later on
I he officers who were to be re-exzm-
ined knew that they would pa turned
down regardless of their percentages
in the second exsmint tions, so resign
ed Gov. Tyler. OF Virginia. requested
the colonel to promote privates to tie
| positions made vacant by designations
and he refused so to do.
| This was evidently understood b.
forehand. Thereupo1 the Governor
appointed white men-just what Crox~
ton wanted. The regiment ia at Camp
Poland. Tenn. From now on the life Of
the few remaining Afro-American of.
ficers will be made 30 miserable that
they will be forced out OF the Sixth
and in all probability out OF the ser
vice. The colonel is determined TO
have his regiment Offered by white
men and will succeed having the Gov
ernor OF Virginia and the war Depart
ment in full sympathy with him.
find words sufficiently strong to prop
Ierly denounce. It is indeed a pity
there is not some way for the men Of
the regiment to get out If the service
EhonorAbly at once It ought To be
. mustered out and we call upon Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary Alger tc
see that this is done. and promptly
TOO, in the interest of loyal American
: citizenship and fairness, Such treat
ment is q rank insult to aud an outrage
upon a people who furnished the flower
of our victorious army in Cuba.
It ia TO the everlasting credit OF oul
people Of Richmond that they are aliv'
Co the Importance OF storming hit
president and secretary of wsr, 80 TIT
end that the Sixth Virginia be must
cred cut of the serviee as result o
this dispicabIe and outrageous treat
ment.
Our prominent men at Washington
d. c., should take hand in this mat
? ter and show their self and race repect
May the regiment be mustered out O
the service, and soon, too, is our earn
est prayer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
A Brilliant Marrisge.

A large crowd assembled Oct. 26th
1T the HaIlwood Baptist Church 10 wit
ness the marriage OF Mrs Jude Scott
eo Deacon George B. Brown of Mount
Zion Church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. T p. Harris in his usu :
al felicitous manner.
The happy couple repaired to the re-
sidence of the brides sister, Mr. and
Mrs. Washington where r bounteous
repast IVES spread. All enjoyed them
aalves
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
Mr.. Diggs' Funeral.

The funeral of Mr.. Washington
D.ggs. Jr., who departed this life Nov.
3. 1893, in the both year OF his age,
took place ct Zion Baptist Church,
Phoebus, Vs., Nov. 7th.
The church was packed from pit to
dome with friends OF the deceased. The
funeral services we're conducted by
Rev. William Thornton, the pastor, as
sisted by Rev. E. short and Dr. Spiller.
The deceased had been a member OF
Zion Baptist Church for two yeare.
an affectionate brother. We hope our
loss is his eternal gain. He died tri-
umphant in faith. and sang, my soul
wants something that's new" and
IS .fe in the arms of Jesus"
The funeral designs were numerous
and handsome. The paAl-bearers both
active and honorary consisted of the
most intimate friends of the deceased
under the management of Mr.. William
II. Trusty, VINO did not leave stone
unturned to see that everything was
done promptly and in order, such as
the solemLIty OF the occasion requir-
ed.
The names Of the pail besrers are as
follows ACTIVE. Lincoln Clark. Frank
Knox, Harry Cartwright, Thomas
" A4AAaiAAcs -. ~. AOCeOts " NE l. 0oey ,
Honorary. John LeNell, Stephen Mat
tbews, John C. White, James Dyke,
Robert Brown, Luke Britt
He leaves a father, Washington
Diggs, Sr., step mother, four brothers
aud one sister also host of friends
TO mourn their loss.
Mrs. A. B Hawkins, his cousin from
Richmond, Va, attended the funeral,
accompanied by her husband. Funeral
Director Warren Smith, officiated.
Calm on the boEom of thy God,
| Fair spirit rest thee now,
Fer while with US thy footsteps trod,
His seal was on thy brow.
| Dust TO its narrow house beneath!
Soul to its place on high,
They that have seen thy look in death
No more may fear to die.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
NOVEL work HAsKrr.

hat has the bars crossed. Then buy a
rard of pretty, figured Japanese lawn
or ten cents, and five yards of narrow.
double faced ribbon. Baby" ribbon is
cheaper. Make nice full bag, gather
Il, leaving a nice deep heading, and
iasten it in your basket. On each side
Of the basket tie a good-sized bow of
ribbon. make strings furnished with
pretty bows. to hans it by, and you will
have lovely little work basket or a
pretty wall decoration.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES.
Dea. Marshall Passes Away.
HORSE WHIPPED HER ONCE IN
TENDED
Marriages and Death Go Ahsad-0theI
Notes From the Ward.

Last Sunday being very cool, (yet
slssr). demanded our people to take
down their wraps and cloaks to shield
xheraselves from November winds.
This they did, and could be seen early
and late hocking to our churches.
AR the First Baptist Church, Rev D.
L. Cosby, the District Missionary de-
livered an excellent sermon to large
congregation. He took as his subject.
Weary Not in Well-doing."
The flag will not be raised Yes. a
Grzad Rally did il. The Sixth Mt.
Zion Church has been for sometime
under pressing debt. Some weeks
ago they were given about thirty days
ID raise $500 or raise the flag. Rev.
John Jasper, whose strong faith has
net n yet faltered. caused his church
10 rally on last Sunday, and at the
sleee OF Rev. A S. Thomss's powerful
sermon Sunday night, over q Thousand
dollars had been realized.
The Sunday School Union convened
At the Ebanezar Baptist Church on last
: Sunday evening. On last sunday night
the 9Th Anniversary OF the Y. NJ. O. A,
was held
Rev. r. o. Johnson filled his pulpit
at the Moore St. Church on last Sun
day morning, ana preached very
practical. though instructive sermon
Deacon William Marshall. a respect
I'd citizen aud shoe maker of this sec
tior, passed from earthly cares on las
Saturday morning. He was 80 year
of age, and had been for many years
deacon of the Pilgrim, Baptist Church
HE funeral took place \on last Monda,
rveninR from the Hickory Hill Mission
School building.
On last Monday morning. one of TIA
bellies OF this section went to the bust
ness place of her once intended an
with little horse whip cut him acros
the face and hands several times Ii
inquired Of her several times the caus
bat got no reply We learn rnae it wa
ths 0utgrowth of 3 marriage propose
They were TO have Lnarried the pre-
vious week. Now. when will it be ?
Marriages and deaths are numerou
IN our section, and the ministers an
undertakers are being kept busy.
5.Vcting among our psople was of littl
7aterest, as very few of our voters wen
30 the polls
Young men be careful as to how an
when you propose marriage Thor
Dughly examine yourselves; for il 20
fail in filling the agreement, the CIR
viii whip you IN line
Our girls have already begun 80 tai
about what they want from their fe
low for Christmas. What say yol
boYs-
They Tell us the Rev.'s ministeri'
duties are very pressing in the We
End across the division line Doe
Ajax" know anything about it
The friends of our soldier boys in til
Sixth Virginia Regiment are anxioI
10 see them mustered out.
We have now two marriages fl
Thanksgiving. Lookout for names
the next issue.
The mems meeting of the Y. NJ. {
a, will be addressed by Rev. e..
Coleman of Manchester on sunday e.
sRing- His subject, mot Wanted
HeN.S
MAGNo UNo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
Free Will Offering i.

There will be q grand Free Will OF
fering Sunday. Nov. 18th. By the Rally
Club OF the Fifth st. Baptist Church.
We ask that you give something how
ever small, as God has prospered you
to sustain his cause. Enclose in an
envelope or drop in basket. II you can
not be present. send your donation.
Sermon TO the club sunday Novem-
Der ID. 1893 by Rev. Tart at 3 o'clock
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
CHURCH HILL BREEzEs.
RlcHMOSp, Va. Nov. 8. 1898.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 9, 1898.
Owing TO the weather on last Sun
day our churches were not very well
attended.
At the Fourth Baptist Church, Rev.
Payne occupied his pulpit as usual and
was to the people as thunder from Mt.
Sinai.
The little preacher occupied his pull
pit at the Fountain Baptist Church
during the day.
Passers-by could be ear-witnesses to
the laundering voice OF Rev. Cohen al
the Asbury NJ. e. Chapel.
The funeral of Mrs. Ellis took pa sc
from the Fourth Baptist Church on
last Tuesday evening.
The Bagby family that was poisoned
by having something thrown in the
water has removed their residence ia
S0th st., between r and s. They con-
tinue to improve.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
when n Jap baby is born.

At the birth of a Japanese baby a
rec is planted, which must remain I'M
,ouched until the marriage day OF the
child. Then the tree is cut down and
A skilled cabinet-maker transforms the
wood into furniture, which is consider
ed by the young couple as the most
beautiful of all ornaments of the house.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12

Those who have carefully and ex-
perty studied the matter assert that
the best arrangement for a kitchen
noor is hard pine wood with oak finish
ed border. There should be in addi-
ton large square of linoleum fitting
the center OF the floor and coming To
the edge Of sink and table.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-11-12
1mproYed picture HnnErr.

An improved picture hanger has a
spring-controlled drum which is at
Iached TO the back OF the frame and
adjusts the cord or wire to the proper
length. one end OF the cord being at
lached TO the frame. while the other
passes through the screw-eyes and over
he picture nail, ending on the drum.