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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
saloon Coffee

AID interesting temperance meas
ure was presented in the New York
legislature, recently adjourned, but
failed Of passage. Its purpose was TO
oblige all saloonkeepers to sch tea.
conee' milk and chocolate as we'll as
lntoxicants. The theory of those who
drafted 1t was that many men who
seek the saloons for warmth aud light
and sociability, and drink from a sense
OF obligation, would be content with
temperance beverages, aud perhaps
prefer them If they were TO be had.
The opponents of the bill argued that
the saloonkeepers might easily defeat
its purpose if they wished by serving
tea and coffee of so poor a quality that
no one would drink it; buta plan SIM
liar to that provided for in the bill has
been tried in certain saloons in Eng
land, and with considerable suece ss.-
Chicago Excelsior.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
RUSSIAN EcHoES.

Russia's Asiatie possessions ara
three times as large as the British, but
have only a5,oOO, 600 people compared
with s97 900 900 under British rule.
The first Russian newspaper was es-
tabiished in 1702, by order Of Peter the
Great. The Russian press intends to
celebrate the anniversary next year.
Count Tolstoi is keenly skeptical Of
physicians. When he learned of the
diametrically opposed views OF his ease
by the doctors he said: "You excellent
people know everything that medi-
cine teaches, bat medicine itself knows
nothing"
The Novoye Vremya. Russia's semi
official newspaper, advocaes an alb
ance between Russia and Japan, saw
ing that the japanese government
would be thus released from British
dictation, while the Coreen Question
would be less trouble.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

home grounds before returning to
the hotel TO look sfter another
charge.
The big fellow wes making his
usual rounds of inspection in the
woods one day when he found an old
veteran who was lying IN the snow
in an unconscious condition. He at
tempted to arouse him by pulling at
his garmentsi Telling in this he went
TO the hotel where he attracted the
attention of the landlord and a num-
Der of veterans by his queer actions.
They followed him to the woods,
where they found the unconscious
man almost frozen The rescue par
ty picked him up and carried him to
the home hospital preceded by the
faithful dog. who showed by his ac-
tions that he was grateful TO the res
cue party for their assistance and
that he was Also an iupoEtant fector
in the matter.
The dog has positively saved the
lives of four veterans His actions
are purely from inetinct. as he has
never been trained to do the work.
He takes no interest in a civilian, but
devotes himself exclusively to those
who wear the blue uniform of the
goVernmeot.-National Advocate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

90 '' - --~sssS -S.s-5l-fSS
accustomed 20 spend hours ON the
sand
AT noon SPenser had be-Jl swim
and threw himself down on the send
afterwsrd in complete abandon. like
Kip Van Wfnklc, he went to sleep. He
awoke tust as the sun went down.
Spenser had slept with his face 10 the
sand Old Sol shed a regular Fourth
of July smile on his left side first.
When Spenser was well done on the
left, the sun sped ioyt,,lly around to
the right and toasted the sleeping man
nicely on that side, too Sponsors legs
and feet were buried in a pile of seq
weed and were decorated with strange
and artistic devices. Up 70 Sponsors
knees blended lace work OF snakes
and water plants had been tattooed
by tbs artist Sol Yne sizzlIngof his
back and sides prompted the sIeepex
TO change his position. and soon he
was we9l-cooked all oveT.
SpenseS Awolxe with a stax-t- who n
thousand hornets seemed to be sting
ing him for a prize. Hasx dazed. he
started for the camp, aud found his
Ir'ehos wondering at his hong absence.
he was surprised and disg,lsted that
they were somewhat at odds in reooO--
mixing him. When be tried Sressinc
he ord not recognize himself. Amidst
Jeers and laughter, be tried one piece
of clothing after another, only 20
groan IN despair and throw them all
aside.
He walked the beech all night and
next day borrowed an old macintosh
and pair of gunny sacks for trousers.
On the train he chung to the back seat
and walked up to the hospital because
he could not SIT down.
Spenser felt when he entered that
there was absolutely nothing 70 live
for, but under DR.. Bakeman's skill ha
presently changed his mind.
You certainly look hike a lobster"
observed the doctor, as he finished
with SpenseF. And the patient was
willing TO confess that he was one.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
HANDY DOMESTIC TIPS

II curtains are allowed TO dry be-
fore being starched they win last
clean quite month longer.
To prevent steel brooches or ofna-
meDts from getting rusty or duh,
when not wearing keep in q box in
which there rs a little powdered
starch.
Comfortable doorstep NETS FOR
Summer evening seats are made of
squares OF Chinese mating, red at
the edges showing en- inSerleyer of
softer material
Sewdust laid evenly over the floor
before putting down oilcloth will
cause II TO wear much better and
deeden the sound OF wellSing.
A substitute for cream mey be
made by beating the white OF an egg
with teespoonful II sugar and q
very little water. Put it into the cups
before the coffee rs poured into them.
To clean panied floor use weak
carefully washed of with cleeq water.
Implanted floors are whiteped by the
nSe OF fulSe<'s earth and securing
Sane neoe into paste and rubbed
into the boards. This paste should
be washed of with lukewarm water.
A quarter of q pound OF peRiash IN
pint OF hot water win remove
grease spots. They must be well
scrubbed with the pearlaSh end wa
ter.
TO keep out moths wssh crevicee
with half pound Of alum dissolved
In boiling water. Powdered slum
should be sprinkled about wherever
II Is suspected that the moths will
make their appearance. The winters
superfuous bed clothing, particular
" the blankets, ought TO be wrapped
in newspapers and put away IN tight
boxes or drawers in which borsx and
camphor heve been sprinkled. Red
or black pepper, sandelwood-eny
odorous substance-is Offensive 70 the
Insects.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Americans spend $i75.OO0, 900 a wear
on books, magazines and newspapers.
This is between two and three dol
lars year TO the head of population.
and would seem 20 show that we are
a literary nation. On the other hand
Americans spend $l,250, Oo0, 900 a wear
or over $loO,ooO,OOO a month, on aLco-
hoAc stimulants, nearly as much n
month for liquors as year for lit
erature. The treating habit has some
thing to DO with this. Men do not
say to one another; Come and have
magazine with me-" and il by apv
chance such thing should occur. tbe
other man would not come back with
the invitation: "Now have a novel
on me-" The treating habit is one of
the worst faults of the American peo-
PIe.-Arizona Republican.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
FROM SWITZERLAND.

The latest electric railway planned
in Switzerland is from Interlaken TO
st. Beatenberg.
Geneva is trying TO attract sinful
tourists. II is announcing that bac-
carat may be played for unlimited
stakes in the Kur Sasl hereafter.
Zurich, in Switzerland, seems 40
have more clubs in proportion 20 its
population than any other city. In
1898 the number was 534, but this had
increased TO I'll in 1901.
The first men to ascend Mount Blanc
were Balmat and Psccsrd In 1856. They
gained the prize offered 20 years be-
fore by Saussure for so doing. At
present an average of so parties climb
il annually.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
DOG SAVES LIVES.
Ing - bernard Who Devoee~ Himself
80 FSiotins Intoxicated Sod
die~s Across TSrackS

A hNge 81 Bernard dog owned by
Abraham ZlmmeFmann. who conducts
hotel near the ns<ional military
home as Marion, Ind, has attracted
q great deal Of attention recently by
his marvellous conduct
The hotel Ks situated IN an out-of-
the-way place, surrounded by woods,
about one mile from the headquarters
of the home The pIaoe Ia frequent
ed by veterans who oongregate there
to drink and spend their time. To
reach the place Il h necessary TO
cross the trecks OF the Pennsylvania
rshlroad- At this point q number of
veterans have been killed who were
returning to the home N an intoi-
Gated condition
IL seems that the dog has assumed
the responsibility OF ticking cere of
the veterans that frequent the place
and become intoxicated He begins
to manifest an interest m an old sol
der as soon as the veteran shows
the effects Of too much liquor and
instinctively commence 10 keep a
watch ON him and his movements.
When the veteran starts for home the
dog accompanies him TO the railroad
crossing and runs IN advance to see
IL train is approaching. If one is
in sight he returns to hh intoxicated
charge and places himself in front
OF the veteran and by barking mott
fies the soldier OF the approaching
danger. If the man then attempts
70 approach the raHRoad track the
dog will seize him by the clothing and
prevent him from doing so. After
the train has passed he will then pilot
him across the tracks end SIT and
watch him until be has entered the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
UnusuaI tribute An A.,-

An unusual tribute was frequently
paid to the late Mile. Cen{ette, the
French actress For months she enact
ed the part of a woman who is poisoned
by strychDine, and to prepare herself
for faithful representation of the
symptoms produced by this drug she
had studied its effects on dogs So
realistic were her agonies that med
zeal professors brought their students
into the Theater Fransais to learn to
recognize through her manipulations
the symptoms OF the terrible poison.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Her First Potato salad.

She boiled the eggs and sliced them with
discriminating care,
SAe cut the onions fiTrefy. with q most I'm
portent air;
with coTnprehendinz art she mixed the
golden neyoanG{se,
Which, really No her credit, was deserving
highest praise
Then she added the potatoes Cumming
gay a lNkie BALLAD,
As sf>e thought: How pleased will hubby
be with rhis delicious salad"
BNt az lunch she YVES the sadLSest fttLe
gtH you e~er saw,
when be sahf; Aren't these potatoes,
oesreet. rust a little raw?"
--4|ooIioa ftt-Btts>
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
sun TATTOOED HIM.
Plight Of a Man Who Went % Sleep
Naked on the Beach
Wien 10 AwOke He LoOsccsd L4ke q
L-oe~se~ and Even tho Frtenns OF
HE Childhood Failed ao
RecoGak.a RSzn

Charles Speese< hsA eccortihr1 90
the Boston Advertiser, Furnished TO
the Emergency hospital case of cum
burn that VIII figure In history. He
accidentally fell asleep on the beach
while bathing. and when hs ayvoIse
found himself unable to get his clothes
on- Dv. Bsheman was seeeed In the
Emergency office when an individual
clad In q long ragged maekintosh
walked pelntuly into the outside wait
ing room HE eyes glared bike two
holes 10 Red table cloth, and he ex-
tended both arms "a II q spider had
crawsed down his neck.
The doctor summed h3s men up
quickly and made up his mind thsb
he was dealing either with q ISlnatjo
or q victim od Iooonotos aAaxtaN
WEAR
Doctor geeped tho Visitor, ~ruix
me up dose OF poison quick. cant
move enough TO shoot myself"
"oh. you don't want poison" sa&d
the doctov, reessuringly, e. he stepped
up to the man and placed both hands
on his shoUlderA
The patient wrftbed 90 81 tUoched By
hot GOALS, and the doctor felt the flesh
fairly creckie under the macintosh.
IL was an herculesn task TO strip even
this simple garment from the patient.
Spencer went camping with several
friends few days ago. They had g
tent down the cosUt, and the days of
torrtd heet were forgotten There
were swimming and fishing. and
Spencer, With his companions. wa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
QUIPS OF PARAGRApHERs.

Boiling anger scalds nobody's I'm
gers but your owp.-Ram's Horn.
Nearly every man believes that Ma
poleon had lot of unnecessary weak
nesses--Atchison Globe.
Before marriage a timid man
doesn't know what to say and after
marriage he Is afraid to say it.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
There are persons who do not know
bow to waste their time alone, and
hence become the seourge of busy
people.-De Bonald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Is she an up-to-date grip" he re-
peated- Us sheP Well, rather. Why,
do you know what she did?"
"What?-
Wen, sir when the young man to
whom she was engaged began to
show indications of a desire TO re-
consider, she went into court and
applied for an injunction TO restrain
him from breaking the engagement.
Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Dianond Cat DIamo.A.

In New York quick-witted topper
went into barroom and called for
something to drink. "We don't sell
liquor" said the law-evading landlord.
we will give you a glass, and then.
IL you want a biscuit we'll sell Il YOU
for sixpence." The good creature"
was handed down and our hero took
stin glass. when, turning round TO
Depart, the unsuspecting landlord
handed him the dish of biscuits with
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Ltteratur~

Tho author had written himself
down an ass
"But rs this fite-atureP'' protested
the other.
L do not know, sir!'' replied the
author, respectfully. Il have reason
10 suspect that II Is not For not
only are many publishers anxious to
publish r. but l have been offered
vast sums for the stage rights as
N-eaH7-Detroit Free Press
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Minute Caution

Every woman ought to know
something about coolsing," said the
wise girk
L don't know abort thaA," said
MISS Cayenne. "In case of incompat-
fbiffty n gfvvs the husband a chance
to blame her fO~ his dyspepsia. -
Washington Stax.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
A HouaehoId Ooovgnteyr,,-

Mrs ridey-I never knew till mar
ned Arthur how much 3 full beard
hghtens the duties of housekeepeF.
Visiting Friend-Why, what hos g
full beard TO DO with housekeeping,
Laurap
Mr.. Tfdey-It Make such nice
crumb catcheF.-LesheS Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
She Kept Thtnr. Go,n.

A remarkable woman dweILs In a.
braltar, Pa. Recently, during the illness
OF her husband, Mrs.. John Bucher d.
rected all the WORK in a blacksmith
shop. sawmih and the management
OF farm, besides taking care of five
children and nursing her husband
through protrscted period OF sick
ness
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Mrs. Bugore-I thought her divorce
suit was to have come up IN the June
term of COURT
Mrs. Swellman-ft was, but she had
IT postponed until the September term.
She felt IT would be impossible 30 Sc
cure a decent audience during the
summer, as nearly everyone is osoS OF
town.-Philadeiphia Press
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
park,orn Phrtn-nnnr

Perhteness am er mighty goud
thing, an hit doau' cost muffin re-
marked Uncle Eben, -but hit ain's ter
be 'spected dat yo' al Is gwiDe ter
wake err man up at two O'Clock IN DE
mawnin' foh De purpose 90 ssl<in' his
permission ter visit his hen roost.
Hits mo- perfite ter let him enjoy his
SAUNDERS Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
EncourazSoU

Tees-Ihere goes Ursula Nope With
Jack Timmid
Jees-Ies, shehs setting her cap for
him.
Tees-Do you ree&ty think she cares
for himS
Jess-Yee, indeed You know her
full name Is Ursula May Hope Well,
she signs all her letters 10 him now:
u. Nay Hope. Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Coo Thinrn Mixed.

Mr.. suburb-WeIl. how are you get
ting along with my artesian well?
Contractor (despondently)-We are
down 500 feet and haven't struck rock
yet.
Mr.. Suburb-Rockf Good lands!
You've got things mixed. told you
TO bore for water, man-wateri /
don't want stone Quarry.-N, Y.
Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
The Ru.ie~t n1 An

They say the bee Is busy, and II ~.
Where flowers bloom ms ALWAYS sf.e~ ~
But when. a-weary, I 70 out 20 sit
And rest upon the porch, s,lch nights a,
these,
II Seems TO me that for "Eet-up and g4t''
The shA mosquito beats the busy be~a
Chicago Record Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Height OF Cou.,der,.,or

Carrfe-I played $or Mrs. Graham
for good hour, aod 1 sang several
selections besides. And when 1 had
finished, If you'll be4feve n, she hadn't
a word to say TO me,
Esther-Hc0 considerable in bert-
Boston Transcript.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

An heroic cure for a corn wac tried
by Jacob GanUoO, an old gentleman of
Cincinnati. For years a corn on his
great toe he'd been troubling1him. He
sharpened . chiseI, and with IL cut of
the afflicted toe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Knerx Her Rn.ine..

Tire Girl m the Pink Shirt Waist
Is the fortune teller at the Gypsy en-
campment any good2
The Girl m the Blue Shirt Waist
Well, she prophesied that L would be
engaged TO be married three times
this seaeon.-Pnci.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
R+ep<oof Neatly Iun.,..d

!, Bsnes S-Why don't you stop read
ing and hook at the scenery?
Mrs. Benhom-Oh, TIL see it some
other time; anybody, to hear you
talk, would think this was going to
be my last wedding trip.-Town Top
les.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Finish OF the Fseno-.

Wilcox-Tbese cigarette concerns
ore becoming very liberal with their
prizes Gold watches, p+eoos, organs,
etc
Smythe-Yee, I guess n Is only a
matter of time when they win pre-
sent tombstoDes and pay al the
funeral expenses of their victims
Chicago Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Have you any reason why sentence
should mot be pronounced against
you?" asked the Judge.
Lots of them" replied the prison
er, nonchalantly; but / guess my
lawyer has worked them for all
they're worth. "-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

why In the world Ks it." remarked
the observer OF events and things
"that woman, m choosing a shoe,
will pick out the smallest one she can
wear, but when il comes 30 a hat she
gets the largest one She can find POI
Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Right Up to Date,

Sculptor-What sort OF bust do
you wish Of yourself?
Mr.. Newrocks-Wel, I amt par
ticular, but I'm gettin' il to please
Mrs. Newrocks. an she says IL must
be neurological one.-BrOo4Ilyn
Eagle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

-Was he excited when his cumpan-
ION fell overboard?"
Not in the least He simply
famed himself with his hat while
they were fishing the fellow oxt aud
remarked; He always did have sal
the luck Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Those Dea~ GirA

Madge-Charhe proposed twice be-
fore I accepted INN.
MArtorie-Didnt you hear him the
first time flown Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

why does finding four-leaf ckovers
bring luck?"
Well, the man is already IN luck
who has time to hunt four-leef
e+overs. "-ChicaSo Record-Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Pressing Hs- suit.

you're the flower Of my life!" he whis-
pered.
And she bfushed as she answered: Yes ?
Which flower DO you meang" We'll,
darling.
It's the paDsy ] mean guees."
And why DO you say the pensyr'
Because Ms 50 nice 10 press"
philadelphia Bulletin
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
H,. Remembrance.

Casey-Phwst did Dugan bring 10
yez tin widding?
Cassidy-He brought lot av old
tin cans fur tn goat TO ate.-Ckt-
cago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Discouraw1nu

Penelope-Was your rejection a
him a success?
Perdita-No, a fat failure. He alb
So4utely refused TO do anything des-
perate.-Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

Jimmie, 1 told you not to eat those
green apples"
Well, ma. tried one on m rabbit.
an he amt dead."-Chicago Record
Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

the remark; "You'n buy piscuit?"
SWELL no. 1 think not they are too
dear. / can get lots OF 'em five OF six
for penny anywhere else
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
n unlucky three

He-I have been unluekv thrN.
times
She-How?
He-My first sweetheart became q
num- my second married another man
and my third became my wife.--Hei-
tere Welt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Bottle Was All Right.

Irate Customer-LooiS here, young
man, L bought this hair tonic from
you and n is absolutely worthless.
% shop AsS4sta rt-We can't help that,
SIR
lrate Customer-Bue you guaran-
teed each bottle.
shop Asststa nt-Exactly, SIR, but we
didn't guarantee the tonic.-Tit-Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
His Advnotauo

Il have played a desperate game
and 1 have lost" remarked the stage
villain, tlst before his f}nal disappear,
apce.
But you are darn sight bettes
OF than we are" murmured a tirsa-
looking man in the front row; ~~c
paid money TO get in---Boston Tran-
script
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Human Incon~irtencx-

me world Is TOO much with usts
We quoth with weary sigh
Then. wbeE ws're not invited.
We sadly wonder why.
Pick
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
MuaaaIity of Ob.ervntfon.

Lady-Excnse me, but your shirt
waist and skirt are sagging apsrt.
TocAer Lady-Excuse me; soxe
youPss--CAicago Record-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Tastes Differ.

IANNea Dfuer.
Deater-Rere, madam, is a horse I
can recommend-scund, kind
Old Lady-Oh, don't want that sort
of horse. He ho&ds his head high.
Dealer-Eh?
Old LADY, hike horse that holds
his nose close to the ground, so he can
see where he's goIng.-N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31
Looks susndcInn.

Is II sign, OF is II not.
And one that needs attention due.
That. when the cashier buys yacht
He means TO be a skipper. too?
Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

-Ah, madam you hook today as
fresh as a-es a ear-old-eh-roSe
madaml Der Dorfoerb bier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

she-I like some of your articles very
much.
He-O, am so giadt Which was the
part you liked specially?
She-Weil, linked the quotation from
Balzac.-Punch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-08-31

90 r. --~ssssS 1s.s-s1fsS
red 20 spend hours ON the
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21
Give Your Farm n Name.

We name farm animals as a matter
of convenience. So should we name
farms. The farm with name has
a handle. The owners of farms
change. Some die, more sell out and
move away. 1t is hard to identify
farms by the names of their owners
or tenants. What was the Jones
farm ten years ago may be the Smith
farm to-day, and will he the Brown
farm ten years hence. Very often
indeed lawyers and others would be
assisted in their work, misunder-
standings and mistakes would be
avoided, vexation would be escaped,
if farms could be identified by per-
manent names-names that belonged
to them and not to their owners. If
farms were named, it would be easy
to give preciseness to legal docu-
ments, advertisements, directions
about routes, etc, that is impossible
in region of nameless FARMS
Country Gentleman.