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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Ocean wind. ana enc Long swell

That winds have been blowina
across the North Atlantic is proved
by the long swell that lifted the pro-
peller screw of the ST. Paul out OF
the water and wrecked the machin-
cry. The "lOng swelF' Is caused by
the piling up of waves by the winds
blowing continuously for days from
one direction. A long swell is often
formed in the North Atlantic by the
different temperatures Of the gulf
stream and the arctic waters to the
north. This is. one of the dangers Of
crossing the ocean in steamers which
captains are always on the lookout
for. Fogs often accompany these
ocean-wide winds and add the danger
of collisions to the danger of the long
Rwell.-Iittle Chronicle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
SUSAN CAUGHT JIM.
how a Mountain Girl Brought an
Old Lover to Time.
~ . Pretty Little FemiBine scheme
the big But BashfuI Fellow wss
d EerveA to Do what He Most
Y Wanted To.

The best locking girl In the Pine
mount ain country was Susan Natter,
and Susan was extremely, not 10 say
foelishly, fond Of Jim Davis, young
man who was my chief timberusan in
the season, and who owned and con-
Quoted = good farm in the river bot
tom ~ q side issue, ssys the New York
Telegram. Jim was the catch OF the
ountsins, and, like other men in that
happy class, he was careless and stood
. fair chance of losing what ought to
be his because he was TOO sure Of it
Susan was just the girl for him, but he
had almost worn out her patience by
his dillydalIying policy, and one day
thought the end had surely come, and
1t was all up with Jim, who was a
Susan stakes.
81 want to see the best dress pattern
you've got in the store, colonel" she
ssid to me as sat out in front Of the
commissary one day, land bein' mighty
pertickler, want you to wait on me"
she added, with n smirk not usual to
Susan.
"Oh, indeed" said, chsffngly, going
around behind the counter, "somethiBa
must be going to happen"
81 reckon thar u.s." she admitted,
frankly.
Good for you," Tlaughed, "an6Fm
glad that Jim has got TO his senses at
last"
"Jim," she snf9ed, disdainfully.
~Tain't Jim ez fer ez know"
mot Jiml" 1 almost shouted, for
Jim was my choice for her. "Not Jim1
Well, who Is it2"
"0h, that's for me Co know and you
to find eat, colonel" she laughed, pro
vcldngiy, and gave me no further SAT-
tatactioD. She bought the goods and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
THAT'S FOR ME TO KNOW.

went away, and two hours later Jim
came In from work and said he was 60
ing over the mountains that night with
one of the Martin girls to . dance.
"By the way, JIM" said, did you
know Susan Natter was going to get
marrisd?"
'ThuDdsratiOn, colonel, mol" he
blurted out. "Ner she amt, Is she2"
''I guess she is. / sold her a wedding
dress this afternoon, and she told me
she was"
who's she goin' ter marry, eOlonsl7''
he asked, snxiously.
''f don't know. She wouldn't tell m !"
''Well, she'll tell me, colonel" he
said, with the lines getting hard across
his face ard little wrinkles of doubt
and fear showing between. Jim was
facing possibility that had never pre-
scented itself to him in its full strength.
He. went out OF the store and up the
road leading to old man Matters place.
The next morning he stopped at the
store on his way to work.
did you find out who IL WASP" ]
asked him at once, for was interested
more than he had been.
| Course did," he answered, with
| confidence.
"Who is it?"
"Me," and he laughed the short laugh
of the man who had been made to dc
what he knew he should have done and
| what he most wanted to do.
''Oh," / exclaimed, "is that it?" And
later 1 discovered that Susan had de
vised pretty little feminine schem,
to bring Jim to the point, and by my
unwilling, but by no means unwilling
assistance, she had succeeded fully.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
ILLUMINATING GAS.

Coal gas was first used as an iIlums-
nant in 1893.
The frst gas applied to artificial
lighting was obtained from coal.
Nearly $4,000, 900 is invested in the
gas companies of the city of London.
Bituminous coal yields from 5000 to
$4,000 cubic feet of gas to the ton.
Immense amounts of water gas are
made in this country from coal, water
and naphtha.
1t is curious fact that one large
lamp or gas jet gives more hight than
three or four burning the same guam
Gty in the same time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Erolut,on Of the Pocket.

The ancient were single pouch at
his belt; the modern has-how
many pockets in an ordinary costume
for outdoors? Let us count them; In
the trousers, five; in the waistcoat.
six; in the jacket, five; in the
overeoat, four, making 90 in all
"a full score of little pokes or bags, and
arranged so conveniently that they
are scarce noticed. Truly, this is an
evolution! How Iona may it be before
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Cotton Growing In Oklahoma.

1t is believed by many that the dry
climate of southern Oklahoma and the
southern district Of the Indian Terri
tory is going to make that section the
home for the finest grades of cotton.
An item from Dennison, Tex, says:
During the season it has developed
that the cotton grown in the Choctaw
nation was of an extra good fiber, grad
ing above the average and in great
demand for export. A great deal has
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

Was All Ffxad.

One % the churches in little west
srn town In SO fortunate rs to have
young woman an its pastor. She
was called to the door of the parson-
abe one day, and saw there a much.
embarrassed young farmer of the Ger
man type.
"Dey said der minister Efed in dis
house." he said.
"Yes," said the fair pastor.
"VeN-m-I-I-Vant to kit mer-
riti"
ITO get married? Very well, I can
marry you," said the ministries, en-
ccuragingly.
"Oh, but got a girl ssreaty," was
the diseoncerting repiy.-Brooklyn
Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW.
Good light means good health.

Good light means good health. :"
There are eight submarine cables OF
over 1000 miles in length.
Ten million. dollars represents sp-
proximately the cost Of the Pan-Ameri.
can exposition, exclusive of exhibits.
The area of the exposition site Is ssa
acres. This includes 1873 acres of park
lands and lakes in Delaware park, one
of the most beautiful parks In the
world. The plot is mile and a quar-
ter from north to south and half q
mile from east to west.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
aorPid Fear.

The timid sutton had finally stated
his case.
''H-D-mt" began the girls father.
looking at him, sternly. young man,
can yeu support a fsmily?"
"Great hesveni" cried the young
man, "havs you lost your job7"-Cath-
Ollie Standard and Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
A Victim OF Bad Gz,-.

"What are you doing?" said the clerk
In the hotel. DO you wish to Stifis
yourself and die on our handsF
whats the matter with you7"
you've gone aud blown out tbs
gas"
Nothing of the kind I'm snt5eled to
the use of this sas, sin'tI%
EYES"
well, can't set any satisfaction by
lighting IL. The only way can get
my moneys worth il ~ = here and
smell in. Y. Worl
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
ne o.nIifrtnn Clan.e.

heard some very complimentary
things about YOU" said the man who
likes to be disagreeable.
"In6eedf" returned Senator Sorg-
hum, with eomplacent glee.
"Yes. But the man who said them
wound up with the remark tfrat he
believed in giving the devil his DUE +"
-Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Hard on ToAaoco Cb.ver-

Splitting on the sidewalk is prohibit
ed in st. Paul, MINI. The penalty is
a fine of from one dollar to $50, or
imprisonment from one to 60 days.
IN that city it is also illegal to throw
cigar stub or fruit peeling On the
Sidewalk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
a Soaietx Item.

MIRA Bigbug-Did the reporter write
up our adventure with the burglar AZ
three o'clock this morning correctly,
ReginAld7
Mr.. Bigbug with the evening Paper)
Yes. He states thai both Mr.. and
Mrs. Bigbug were faultlessly night
gowned."-Pusk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
An Exfrema Cnaa.

Bic Wife-Wsll, never thought
Bill Green was fool enough 70 get
bunnoed Ike thati
Tho FArmer-But that aka'4 the
WORST Of it. He's fool enough to
think that maybe the policen git his
money baek-an' that they'n give 1t
10 him If they dol-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
The Hat Was Removed.

MADAM" complained the man be
hind the hat, az can't see the stage; i
you'd kindly remove"
"oA," snapped the lady, "I CUES
you're seeing your moneys worth"
You're right" he replied. 81 onl,
paid $3.50, but here can see the pric
tag of your hat, and it's marked $3.9s.
Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Huznr In Job Lofn,

Wabash-Did you hear that SeIlowf
He called his wife Sugar.
DeaTborn-Yes; thst's q favorite pet
name OF his. Has called every wife he's
had Sugar.
For gracious sakei How many
Jumps has he had ?'-Yonkers States
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Somewhat QuaIineA PrAise.

"DO you consider her . woman of in,
telligence?"
well, she certainly h q woman of
good understanding"
what do vow mean by that2"
"shs has shapely feet" - Chicago
Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
THROWING VINE ON THE FLAMES.


pedient known to fire fighting Of to-
day was tried; but so fierce were the
names that they seemed to leap hun
dreds of feet into the air, bounding
In lurid sheets over the breaks, and
in an incredibly short time swept
down TO the winery, as shown in the
accompanying illustration, and sur
rounded it. Under ordinary circum-
stances It would have seemed impos-
sible to save the building, but the
band of workers rallied under the in
telligent lead of the Meyers, and men
were posted on the roof who poured
streams of water upon every portion.
Young Mr.. Meyer was held by ropes
from a window while he used the
hose upon the flames which were
licking up the timbers at the base
of the building, the heat being so in
tense that a stream had to be played
upon his body.
1t was believed that the winery
could be saved, when, without warn
ing, the water gave out. Some large
trees, which were dropping in every
direction, had fallen upon the supply
pipes, crushing them in and clogging
the reservoir. This was an unexpect-
ed catastrophe, but the resources of
the fire fighters were by no means ex-
hausted, though a desperate expedient
was resorted to.
The owner Of the winery gave the
order to attach the hose to the great
watts of Zinfandel wine which were
stored in the cellar, and man the
wine pumps. This was promptly
done.
Four thousand gallons of this wine
was thrown upon the flames in thi.
way before the building was safe
probably one of the most remarkabl,
and successful methods of fighting
fire known. The method was some
what expensive, as the wine retaileC
at so cents per quart when bottled
and $1,000 in wine was used, yet !
saved buildings and machinery WORT
many thousand dollars and demon
strated that a winery has protectiv
against fire in its watts If the owne
has the courage to use 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Undoubtedly.

~Great Scotti" exclaimed the man
who had been reading, chow barbar-
Gus our ancestors werei"
That's right" said his friend.
''They must have been even more bar
barouS than we are."-Broolxlyn Lifs-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
The BertDntux of II.

Wife-Do you mean to insinuats
that your judgment In superior 70
miner
Husband-CertainIy not, my dear
Our choice Of life partners proves II
isnt.-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
A Cheap Prsserfptian.

Mrs. Crabshaw-You seem pleased
that my doctor recommended . ave-
mile walk.
Crabshaw-Yes, my dearI L was
afraid he would recommend an auto
nobile.-Puclz.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
RerplexinR.

"Strange-strange- Be
fore my wife went to the country 7
never could find the latchkey before
went out. Now that she's away I
can't ever find it after I've been out. -
--Merpendoerfer's BlaetteB.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

~And was IL etiquette that kept you
from taking the second piece of pie 2"
asked the host.
"No." replied the candid youngstsr.
st was papa. He had his hand all
ready to pinch the minute reached
for the pie."-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
He Was Sadly overrated.

THAT city man that was visiting
me is an overrated cuss," remarked
the farmer.
"How sop
"Oh, the papers all said he was q
great hand at watering stock, but ]
found he couldn't work the pump five
minutes without tanning his ARM
Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Eggs and Eggs.

First Actor-It was a case of Greek
meeting Greek last night.
Second Actor--How was that2
''You know what bad egg our come
dian is?'' i..
Eyes"
"Well, he was struck by another just
as bad Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Peace In Servants HaII.

No servant of the marquis of Sails
bury complains to him twice of fell
tow-servant. When a complaint Is
made the marquis dismisses the COM
plainant. He keeps about 70 servants,
and If he interfered in their squabbles
he would have little time for affairs Of
nj ate
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
HonseboId Ettouetre.

Mr.. Kawdle-I wish you wouldn't
interrupt me every time try to say
something. Do I ever break in when
you are talking?
Mrs. Kawdle-No, you wretch! You
go to sleep!-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
A rocked he oftsn U,ed

Benham-I'm afraid III forget to
mail your letters.
Mrs. Benham-I don't believe you
will; l put it in the pocket where you
carry your cigar case.-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

Dorothy (for the first time combins
her grandmother's hair. astonished al
its coming out so freely)-I-I guess
I'd better stop, grandma; your head
Is all nrayeling.-Iudce.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Making Suro.

First Lady (off for a journey)-Iho hope
we've got the right train.
Second LADY, asked II trainmen
and % passengers II this train went
to Blsnkville, and they all said yes, so
Lguess we're all right.-N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
His Most ExcItinE Time.

she-Were you ever chased by a mad
bull?
He-N-no, not exactly, but once sat
on large, rough mans new derby hat,
By Duistake-Chicago Times-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
The whv and wberefore

Peter-Why should the anchor be the
symbol Of hope?
Patrice-Well, I suppose it is because
when a girl tells n man there's hope shs
expects to anchor him. - YonkeFs
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Han IL

Sillicus-I was awfully downhearted
before I got engaged. 1 married for
sympathy.
Cynicus-Wen, you've got mine.-
Philadelphia Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

Everything is run by combinations
now" said Uncle Allen Sparks, sex
eept the churches. They don't seem
to get together any better than they
used to."-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
auaIihed for the work.

Nature" said the sad-eyed man,
"cut me out for burglar"
"How do you know"
Because she provided NE with q
bad case of insomnia. Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
one Thing NeedfuA.

NelHNow that you have a new en-
gagement ring, of course you are per-
fectly happy.
Bess-No, not quite; I haven't found
out what it cost yet.-ChieagO Daily
News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
oueer state ofAnairs.

The Danes export the best and high
est priced butter IN the world, and
for their own use buy cheap butter
from the United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Perfect breeding

Jacks she we'll bred?
Willie-Very. She can talk for
hours and never say a word worth lis
tening to.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Ga~tronomIc Danger.

"What is the yellow peril?'"
what is It'll You know as we'll as
do that mighty few women can
make good pumpkin pies. "-Chicago
Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
CouIdn't Tell Exactly.

Hewitt-Is your watch right? :
Jewett-I DON'T know, One can never
tell what care these pawnbrolxers take
of them.-Town Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
The Grateful I.nu.r

through,
That Cecilia sits full IN my view:
Her picture hat and lovely face
Adorn my day with generous grace.
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

Pneumonia in south America.
one-fifth of the deaths in valpa-
raise are caused by pneumonia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

been shipped 70 Germany and En- gland.
Indian cotton hereafter will command
the top price"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

Rev. Mr.. Wrangley-O, grant you,
Miss Cobb, that women are mems
equals in intellect; but where we of
the male sex have the pull is in our
physical superiority, don't you think 2
The King.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
HE seems harmless enough"

ayes. But he goes around askin'
people to teach him to play poker.
We've been caught once OF twice by
that same low-down hypocrisy an we
don't intend to git keerless any more"
Washington STAR
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02

The Ten-Year-Old-Papa promises
me so cents if get on the roll of
merit. Put me there, sir, and will
give you rs cents.-Le Rire.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
And There Are Others.

He slept beneath the shadowy moon.
He loafed beneath the glowing SUM-
He lived q life OF going TO do
But he died with nothing done
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-02
Penalty Of DENY.

Thought the enterprise too great
And so ne'er begun II,
A fool rushed in who saw me wait
And he II was who won IT.
Chicago Times Herald
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21
BEHAVING LIKE A LADY.

From London Spare Moments.
y little girl from an East End slum Was in.
vited with others to a charity dinner given At
a great house in the West End of London. In
the course of the meal the little maiden startled
her hostess 10y propounding the query:
Docs your husband drink
why, no. replied the astonished lady of the
house.
After a moments pause the miniature querist
proceeded with the equally beWildering ques-
tions:
How much coal do you burn? What is your
husbands salary? Has ne any bad habits
BY this time the presiding genius of the table
felt called upon to ask her humble guest what
made her ask such strange questions
We'll" the innocent reply mother told
me to behave like lady. and when ladies call
at our house they always ask mother those
questions
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21

After the Chinese Exclusion act with the certih-
cate clause attached, went into effect. there were
a number OF raids. which kept the Chinese at
fever heat OF excitement for some time. Chi
nese who did not possess certificates remained
hidden for weeks at time ana waited in fear
and trembling for the period of official activity
TO pass. Now the Chinese liable to deportation
take few precautions and so about Chinatown
at will, confident that they will not be disturbed.
In the West Chinese inspectors are forced TO
be more active in order to keep smuggling with
in bounds. There frequent raids among the
sixty thousand Chinese in San Francisco. The
Chinese who are apprehended often make a fierce
fight for liberty, and the raiding officers
forced to go heavily armed. and sometimes have
TO use their Weapons
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21

however for are not allowed TO send them 10
any other country than China. 1t Is more i'm
portant that watch the ports of entry and
the Canadian and Mexican borders. The Chi
uese stopped there are sent home, and many
others are frightened out of attempting to run
the blockade"
1t has been long time since Chinatown has
been startled and excited by customs raid.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21

And why don't you raid them?" was asked
Lack of money" said the inspector. 1T costs
$l3O to send every Chinaman back to China. The
appropriation available for this purpose is not
nearly large enough to permit our entering into
wholesale raids. We know there are a great
many Chinese in this city who have no right to
be here. They could be rounded up in a few
well managed raids. We could deport them
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21

canning districts, in view of the temporary
nature of the work. Most of the fishing is done
by white men, however, and all positions of
trust in the canneries are held by them
Many of the Alaskan canneries are outfitted
from San Francisco. month before the season
opens a sailing vessel is loaded with supplies
including hundreds of tin cans and the neccs-
sary shipping cases. From fifty to a hundred
Chinese cannerymen taken board and
the ship sails direct to the cannery. Most of
the Alaskan canneres are at the mouths of the
big rivers, and the ship is able to anchor in a
protected harbor. She remains until the catch
has been completed, and returns with a cargo
of canned salmon. 1t is not expected that the
trust viii continue this plan of operation. " hich
is rather expensive. Steamers will doubtless be
used and the canneries visited from time 70
time during the season and relieved Of the pack
il is made.
THE INDIVIDUAL FISHERMEN.
There Will be several thousand Washington
fishermen who viii watch the growth Of the
Salmon Trust with great deal Of interest They
the persons who VIII be most affected 10y the
combination. These men, mostly from Sweden
and Norway. sell their catch the different
cannerics instead of working for wages. The
price which they receive for their fish varies
from - cents to 10 cents. according to the
season and the amount of competition between
buyers. IN seasons Of extraordinary runs prices
fall as low as six or eight cents. The Washing
ton Indians spend three months Of every year
at salmon fishing, and always sell cheaper than
the white fishers.
The largest eannerics acquired 10y the new
trust ara at Point Roberts in Washington, near
the British Columbia line. The largest salmon
catches are made IN this vicinity. 1t is an idea
place for reef and trap net fishing, and well in
the line OF the sockeye run. In 1870 the United
States made treaty with the Indians giving
them the perpetual right to fish at Point Rob
erts. The first trap net used in Washington
was placed off Cannery Point, the southeast
corner Of Point Roberts. in 1880, by John Waller
He was followed by fishermen from the Great
Lakes who did much to popularize this form OF
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21

States customs officers connected with the Chi
ncse Bureau.
What has the Chinese Bureau got to do with
gambling houses" was asked
Il didn't say anything about gambling raid
continued the inspector. Il was referring to a
raid on Chinese who in this country without
certificates and contrary to law"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21
GAVE HIMSELF AWAY.

From The Detroit Journal.
She-You are so awkward in your love making
that sometimes 1 am suspicious.
"Of What?"
'"That you may be sincere"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21
1T would Pay SOME ONE.

From The Washington star
There is no doubt that this scheme will pay
said the promoter,
Yes" answered the purchaser of stock. Il
suppose SO. But who is to get the money!"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-21

fishing. Some of the largest traps at Point Rob
erts are owned by the Alaska Packers Asso-
citation.