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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
We May Talk with Martian..

Prof. Camille Flammarion thinks we
can get 70 talking with the Martians
after awhile, and he indorses Prof.
Schmoil's idea of reproducing an out
line of the luminous points of the Great
Bear at Bordeaux, Marseilles. Stras-
burg, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen
and Stockholm. II the Msrtisns re-
spond by tracing an outline Of some
of the heavenly considerations In points
OF light on their planet, then intercom-
municatior between the planets win
have begun.-Chicago Chronicle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

these stayed with his body whIls enc
other attended to the sheep, just as
though the herder had been with him
The dog drove them out on tks
range in the morning and back again
at night, guarding them from wolves
and preventing them from straying
off. Neither dog had anything to eat
during the three days vigil, 50 far as
could be ascertained, but the $500
sheep thrived as well, apparently, as
though directed by human agency.
The singular fact about the mat
ter is that these faithful animals
would have starved to death rather
than harm one OF the sheep left in
their charge.-Chicago Chronicle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

out OF Jail that did not find her again
under arrest
"Yes, it's 1o years now since began
my life Of dissipation" said Lizzie Fin
ley, musingly.
"And yet I was not always O bad
woman. Once was happy. Once had
friends who were respected, a mother
who loved me, q husband who made for
me . home. Once had children who
played about my knees, the same a.
many another mother u rejoicing over
to-day. But, my. my, that seems 10
long aEo-so long agoi"
And the great tear-drops welled up
IN the eyes OF the unfortunate woman,
showing that somewhere, down deep In
that abandoned nature Of hers, there
were yet wsll-springs Of feeling which
were stirred IN memory's chords were
swept by "reminiscences of other days.
81 was raised in old England. Ny
parents were working people, and my
home life was happy. Ny grandfather
was brewer by occupation and drank
moderately. So did my father; but I
do not think I inherited my present ap-
petite from them. It Il rather a prod
Gct Of artificial growth; but OF that /
win tell you later.
"Whsna young girl married an Eng
Eshman. We set up q home and lived
Aappily together. He was a cabinet
maker by trade and clever workman,
and our home was all that we could de-
siro. never drank In all those days.
"By-and-by baby came to u.s. Ny
heart went out to the little boy with all
. mothers love. / watched over his in
fancy with Jealous care, and year by
year saw him grow up into a sturdy
lad. He is living now, somewhere, God
only knows where. It has been long
years since have seen him.
"But there came a change in my life.
My husband was seized with consump-
ton and died. 1 then decided to come
to America. did so about Is years
ago, bringing my boy with me. was
not bad-Iooking, and I had good health
and was able to work, and in this new
world / set about establishing a new
home. was then 30 years old.
up to that age had never known
what 1t was to go off on a spree. / did
not even drink in moderation. At nv
fathers house when girl the beer mug
was common upon our family table, but
we girls were never allowed to drink.
was one Of a family of Is children.
"But troubles came to me, deep and
Plsnteous. I lost my husband. From a
home OF my own I was forced by cir
eumstances to go out to service. For
awhile maintained my womanly in,
tsgrity. but, fond Of sociability, fell
In with crowd Of women who led me
aStray. These women knew usually
had money by me, and they cultivated
my acQuaintaneeship aud i liking
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
A Mountain Accident.

A serious-seeming acciuent with a
fortunate termination In reported by
a western exchange.
A man and his wife, while driving
along q mountain road In Oregon,
met with curious mishap. The
wagon was overturned and the oc-
cupants fell out. The woman dropped
into the branches OF tree so feet
below, and the man went aiding
and humping, fully 300 feet to the
bottom Of = ravine-
When he recovered his senses he
was comparatively unhurt, and went
to his wife's rescue, but is was an
hour before he could extricate her
from whore she hung by her skirtz.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
now LOUIS WAS SHOT.

the leg of 14-year-old boy and cut for
tall timber before any other member
Of the hunting party could take aim.
Peter Frees and his son Louis, to-
gether with Chris Reich, had gone out
rabbit shooting. The dog chased one
Of the little creatures into brush
pile and the excited boy rushed up, lay
ing his gun on the ground and taking
up stick with which to punch the rab-
bit out. The weapon was cooked, and
when bunny ran out in an unexpected
place his hind foot struck the trigger
OF the gun, sending the charge of shot
into Louis leg. In the excitement both
the father and Reich forgot to fire and
the rabbit family in that section OF
country has a real hero.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

ranged that they visit the camp next
day, and were to bring their expert
and keeper with them. That night
the miners opened the last box of
dynamite they had in camp, and with
sharp instrument punched q hole
in the end of every stick of powder
and poured in bit OF gold dust they
had got for the purpose. Sealing the
sticks carefully again, they put them
back In the box and replaced the top
as If it had never been opened.
Next day brought the expert.
inspecting the ledge, he was ia
vorably impressed by its size and APP
pearance and the formation. Not
wanting to sample any ore that
might have been tempered with,
either on the dump or in the exposed
surface Of the ledge, he decided to
drift in here and there, and get the
virgin stuff that couldn't possibly
have been salted. To do this he need
ed powder. The miners had a fresh
box to offer. UBsuspecting, the ex-
pert accepted 1t, as the box had ap-
parently never been opened. Then
the miners turned over the camp to
their visitors for two days and went
to town, as an evidence of their per
feet good faith. The expert and keep
er drilled and shot until they got
in where they knew the ore was free
from outside influences. Then they
sampled and made assays. The but
tons showed So q ton on an aver
age.
"a 12-foot ledge Of that value was a
bonanza, and no mistake. The forma-
ton indicated permanence, it was a
pay proposition from grass sods-a
big purchase.
after a day Of negotiations in
town 1T was arranged that SIC, 1000 be
paid down in cash, the balance of $15,-
900 to be paid in ~ months. Both sides
were satisfied and all hands had din
ner at the hotel The early stage
next morning carried the two min
ers to Sonora. In much less than ~
months the expert found out that
with every shot of that dynamite he
had sailed his ore, and the second
payment of $4,000 was never de-
manded"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
parent w.s placed In . prominent place

parent was placed In prominent place
in the drswing-room and wreathed
with flowers. A sketch of her life was
read by one of her descendants, an
other repeated her favorite prayer, all
joined in singing her favorite hymn
and anecdotes illustrative of her good
ness and chserfulness were related by
some Of the older members of the fam
lily. The idea of the celebration was to
acquaint the younger representatives
of the family with the character and
life OF their esteemed ancestor and to
keep her memory fresh In the minds of
the older ones. The celebration con-
cluded with birthday tea--N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Faithful TO Their Duty.

Lest October a cold spell In Mon
tanA killed sheep herder in the
Great Falls district, two feet of snow
covering the range in places, and the
thermometer indicated 10 degrees be-
low zero. The herder was frozen to
death on the prairies while caring for
the sheep, and it was three days be-
fore his fate was known to his en-
ployern Two shepherd dogs were
with him when he died. and one Of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Novel Use for x Rnx.-

A dispatch has been received from
Berlin to the effect that the authentic
ity of painting has just been revealed
with the aid of X-rays. The work,
which IN at Ratisbonne, was supposed
to be Durer, dating back to 1921. The
X-rays revealed Durer's monogram and
the date 1924. The painting is on silk,
stretched over an oak board two cent?
meters (.79 inch) thick.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
mover oIEIhday CeIe0Tat ton.

A birthday celebration of an unusual
character took place not long ago in
a Brooklyn home. The celebration was
planned by a well-known woman in
memory of her mother, an unusually
gifted and religious woman, who died
about is years ago. Invitations were
sent to O. large circle OF relatives to
assemble at the sender's residence on
the eightleth anniversary Of her moth
er's birth. The portrait OF the deceased
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Strong Recommendation OF Tobacco

stron8 ounen oatton OF Tobacco
The war In South Africa has taught
many things of greater and Of less
Importance. Perhaps nothing that IL
has demonstrated has been more
marked than the Important part
which tobacco plays In the soldiers
existence. Whether this ia to be reck-
oned an . great fact or q small one,
there can be no doubt about the truth
Of 1t. We are inclined to believe that,
used with due moderation, tobacco Ia
of value second only TO food itself
when long privations and exertions
are to be sndured.-London Lancet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
SENTIMENT IN COURT.
Very often ~ Helps Hardened Grim
tsaIs to Escape the Ps.ishnent
They k5ch1y Deserve.

There Il nothing more successful In
swaying jury and especially jury Of
farmers. than the proper application
Of sentiment" said the old lawyer to .
Kansas City Star reporter. II remem-
Der when Ralph B. Turner, who was
sent up from Kansas City for larceny,
was tried in Topeka Turner defended
himself. He did tho same in the trial
of which was thinking. and after al
the testimony was In, and it was dam
aging evidence, too, Turner made his
plea.
Gentlemen he said, 1T is impos-
dble that could have committed that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Old STYLE.

Jennie" said mar. Younghusband,
leach of these ciothes-bags has .
hole In the bottom of it."
what clotheSbags? We haven't
any clothes-bags-"
why, what's this I've been put
ting my collars and cuffs In all this
week?"
why. Georgei That's the sleeve
of my dress."-N. Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Made Luminous by a ~Dark La.ap.s

Made Luminous by n Ozark L.aHnp.a
In France a so-called lamp has been
invented for the production OF darn
radiations which, although themselvsG
invisible, are capable Of imparting q
phosphorescent glow to certain objsets
brought within their influence. n
statuette coated with lime sulphida
for instance, when placed In total
darkness near dark lamp" soon bs-
gins to shine, emerging into sight a. a
1t had been created out OF nothing
Youths Companion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
EnEIand's Queer Libel Law.

There are some remarkable peculiar
tiles about the libel laws of England.
II you call man a thief and cannot
prove your assertion, you are response
bic for damages. But if you ornament
the Questionable noun with an Illus
trative adjective, such as q burned"
thief, or blooming" thief, or a
"gra.sping" rogue, the addition of the
descriptive word shows that you have
lost your temper, and you are not legal
" actionable,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
What Hurt Her.

Mrs. Heartlsss-Just to think, my
husband fell and broke-and broke
Mrs Simpythetik-There, dear, I
heard all about it; the poor man broke
his leg; it's q great affliction. know,
but
"Oh, didn't mean that; you haven't
heard the worst-hs was carrying my
new Venetian vase when he fell, and
broke it, too."-Ohio State Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Few Big C.t,e, I'm GERMANY

With . population not far from So
600 900 crowded within an area snaIlsr
than that of the single American state
of Texas. Germany yet has only 50 citiea
Of 100000 or more Inhabitants, while.
the United States, with its 5000, ooo.-
scattered over a vastly larger area, haa
Ss such cities.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Loss of Royal Purchases.

Many of the purchases made by the
shah OF Persia last summer In Europe.
as well as some of the presents made to
him, went to the bottom OF the CaspiaA
sea by the sinking of the steamship
Vera in a storm. Among them were 10
carriages bought in Paris---N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
WiIlInx.

'-The idea Of getting . monument
over your pet dogi" exclaimed Mr..
Graybeard. "I1l warrant you wouldn't
do as much for me-"
-Indeed." replied his young wife,
"I'd be glad to."-Philadelphia Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
A Buatne., Tr.n,ac,,o,

''No," said the Impecunious Noble
man to the Astute interviewer. 81 am
not In America on q pleasure trip. I
am here on business"
Count de smallchapge," wrote the
Astuts interviewer, arrived yester-
day with the intention OF capturing an
heiress for his bride" Baltimore
American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
The rerrfhla Infant

II suppose" said the visitor. '1fA
like pulling teeth to get any money Out
of your husband these days"
"Oh!" Clipped in little Tommy be-
fore his mother could speak, INA don'A
have any trouble pullin' teeth Sha
just takes 'em out and puts 'em ia q
glass. Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

Percentage of Worlds POpulatio..a
The population of the whole woriA
IN about I,soo,ooo.ooo. OF this GreaA
Britain and her colonies has $50 pea
cent; Russia, 500 per cent; Francs.
O.S per cent? United States. ST. zen
cent; Germany, 4.e per cent; AuStrs-
Hungary. 81 per cent; Italy, 2.2 pan.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Precfous Ro~~u.

Full-grown, many-petaled gold roses
are easier to obtain by the multitude
who affect smart millinery than the
gold roses which the pope bestow.
on the most exalted lady In Europe
from time to time - Philadelphia
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Hard ON Female PrI.oner..

Convicts in British prisons are not
permitted to see mirror during the
entire period of their Incarceration. To
a female this is keener punishment
than solitary confinement.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

Kindliman-What's the matter, nv
little man? You seem TO be in great
pain
Little Boy (groaning dismaIly)-No.
1 amt, hut there seems ter be q great
pain In me.--Troy TimeA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
In Dayu OF Old

Obediah-And what sentence did our
worthy magistrate pass upon that ter
rible scold, Dame Waggintonf
Hezekiah-He ordered her to be i'm
mersed ten times in the ducking pond.
GOOD saintsi didn't think he'd
soak her that hard. "--Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
An 1nxentixa Ganiu.-

Cook-How'm 1 goin' to make
mince pie when we haven't any nince
meat I'm the house?
Mrs. Feedem-Put some sugar In
that cold hash.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
A Preferences

Rev. DR.. Fourthly--I honestly believe
you think my sermons are too gloomy.
Miss Park Slope--WeIl. frankly, do
Ike the more cheerful. he-married-the-
giri-and-thsy-live happy ever after
kind Of sermoDs best.---Brooklyn Eagle
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

Mrs. Henpeck-I wonder why they
insist on calling women "the weaker
vessel?''
Mr.. Henpeck-I can't imagine. She
generally carries the most sail.-Phil-
adelphia Press
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
what Purpore Wnl DO.

Money will buy many articles, but
there are other things money can
never purchase. Wealth win cover
only . small portion of the earth's
area. Purpose covers all of it--Sue-
cess.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Inninuat2on

softleigh-They-aw-say there's q
fool In evahwy family, doncher know.
Miss Cutting-Yes, and you are an
only son, I believs-Chicago Daily
News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
BOY SHOT BY RABBIT.
Peculiar Hunting Incident which
Has Cauxed Wonder and Excite
ment An West Virginia.

"Br'er Rabbit" has been outdons In
real life Near Parkersburg, w. Va,
the other day q rabbit OF the cotton
tail variety fred load Of No. 8 shotinEo
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
BeEinninE Profe..ionnI Iif.

CARRIE suppose, now that Mr.. Inn.
dee has his diploma, ne will besia
practicing.
Harry-Yes; economy.-Smart Set.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

The largest city in the country in
Washington's time was Philadelphia. II
had 6e, 0Go inhabitants.-N. Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Taking Hi. Me..n-.-

'"What kind of q man is this John
Smith,"
"Oh. he's the kind that thinks he can
hold on to his umbrella by having his
name engraved on the handle."-N. Y.
World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

Garlic Eaten In the United States.
There are between 100000 and S0o,-
600 pounds Of garlic annually con sumed
by italian, French and other foreign
residents Of the United States.-N. Y.
Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Twin babies are true companions
in-Arms.-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16
Perhaps That Il. Not much

Perhaps That IL Not Much.
Some mems only virtue IL that they
viii do as they agree to.-Washlngton
Qal Democrat
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-16
Fruit For Rheumatism.

The use of fruit diminishes acid
ity and antagonizes rheumatism.
The acids in fruits undergo changes
which diminish the acidity of the
blood and aid in the elimination of
rheumatic acid.
The most digestible fruits are
ripe grapes, peaches, Strawberries,
apricots, oranges, very ripe pears,
figs, dates, baked apples and stewed
fruits.
A dietary consisting wholly of
fruits is a valuable means of over
coming biliousness.
Such a dietary may be maintain
ed for one or two days week.
A modified fruit dietary is highly
beneficial.
The most laxative fruits are ap-
piles, figs, prunes and peaches
Family Doctor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-16
A Nut Pudding.

A rich and delicious dessert and
one easily served, which is a great
consideration, is a nut pudding. To
make it beat separately the yolks
and whites of six eggs. To the
yolks add one and half cups OF
granulated sugar, and to the whites,
beaten to the stiffest possible froth,
add three cups of finely chopped or
pounded nuts. Hazelnuts, pecans
or almonds are equally good. Mix
all together lightly and stir in one
teaspoonful of vanilla. Then, last
of all, sift in one teaspoonful of
baking powder well mixed in one
tablespoonful of flour.
This is to be baked quickly i'll
jelly cake tins and when ready to
serve is to be put together like layer
cake with whipped cream. A pint
of this thoroughly chilled and sea-
soned with favoring or brandy will
be sufficient to put between layers
and over the top and sides.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-16
PREPARING Glue For Ready Use.

To any quantity of glue use COM
mon whisky instead of water. Put
both together in bottle, cork it
tight and set it by for three or four
days, when it will be fit for use
without the application of heat.
Glue thus prepared will keep for
years and is at all times fit for use,
except in very cold weather, when
it should be set in warm water be-
fore using. To obNiate the diff
Guilty of the stopper getting tight
by the glue drying in the mouth of
the vessel use tin vessel with the
cover fitting tight on the outside to
prevent the escape of the spirit by
evaporation. A strong solution of
isinglass made in the same manner
is an excellent cement for leather.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-16
Irish SoIicitude,

When shooting landlords was
more of an occupation in Irealnd
than it is now, thanks to laws more
favorable to tenants, a certain lord
of the soil, who had cleared out half
countryside, fell under the ban
of the Carders or of the redoubta-
BILE Rory of the Hills, and two men
were selected to carry out the sem
tence of death. 1t was the doomed
mans custom to drive from his rent
office in neighboring town to his
home at certain hour on a certain
day of the week, and secure in the
bracken behind stone wall which
skirted the roadway the execution
ers lay in wait for their intended
victim.
The hour came and passed, but
no car bearing the landlord hove in
view. Another hour slipped by, and
still no landlord. 1t was now late
in the afternoon, the shadows of
night were creeping over the moor
land, and the two watchers had
grown hungry and uneasy. Then
there was a rattle of wheels over the
broken stones on the roadway, and
the men grasped their blunderbusses
and peered out. But it was only a
farmer driving from the market.
This disappointment was too much
for the men, and one of them ex-
claimed:
'Begorra, Mick, he's not comm" !"
"Faix, then, Pat, I'm thinkin' that
way meself. | hope nothin's hap
pened to him."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-16
The Miatress.

Count Fersen, Marie Antoinette's
devoted servant, tells pretty story
which shows the charm words can
add to deeds. 1t was when the royal
family of France had been turned
back at Varennes in their vain eff
fort to escape-turned back toward
Paris, where the mob even then was
clamoring for their lives. They stop
ped to rest at the house of Nine. de
Lagny, royalist, who did all she
could for their comfort. Madame
waited at table herself, serving the
king and queen with swift and 81
lent zeal.
The poor queen in the midst of
her despair noticed what had been
done for her and hers. "Where is
the mistress of the house," said
she. 81 should like to see her and
to thank her."
81 was the mistress of the house" /"
responded Nine. de Lagny simply,
until your majesty entered it,"
Surely the word which beautifed
the service!