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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

owners of the town to pour crude Pc
troleum upon all stagnant wster on
their property, and every household
to place a large vessel filed with
water and oil under each tree or bush
in the yard. The ordinance was strict
ly enforced, and its effect was felt
Immediately. Within few weeks the
mosquitoes had disappeared almost
entirely, and before the end of the
summer there was not O mosquito to
be found IN Winchester. With the
passing of the mosquitoes passed also
the malaria, with which the town had
been afflicted each summer, and dur
ing the coming summer other towns
in Virginia will try the same method.
Throughout the state the mosquitoes
seem slated for determination.
Probably the most interesting and
extensive experiments in this line
were those made by Prof. Grassi and
corps of selected assistants in the
malaria infected district near Rome
and by Sir William McGregor in the
British colony OF Lagos, West Africa.
Prof. Grassi was instrumental in
discovering that malaria is brought
about by the sting of the Infected
mosquito rather than the respiration
of unhealthy air, and is now ATTEMPT
ing to prove the truth of this discoy-
cry.
He had two objects in view: ~
To prove beyond dispute all that the
microscope had already discovered.
i. E., that malaria is propagated by
the sting of this particular MOSQUITO.
''anofeli;" (2) to overcome the diff
culties which might be encountered
in putting into practice the rules i'm
posed by the new theory in order to
free Italy from malari. To accom-
plish his experiment the professor
chose spot near Pesto which con-
tains two railway stations, S. Nicola
Varco and Albaneila. That region is
infected to such an extent that from
June to November il is nearly demon
ulated; all those possessing even the
smallest means taking to the hills at
the first approach of the dangerous
season.
The experiment consisted in isolat-
ing a number of signalmen and their
respective families, living in the ten
houses between the two stations-39
children under ten years of age, 104
persons in all. Prof. Grassi began m
by curing those still suffering from
malaria in the season when the
"anofei" are not infected-from Jan
uary to June; (2) by preserving his
little colony from stings during the
malaria season by means of metallic
nets. Each person had scrupulously
to observe all precautions suggested
for this preservation, viz, to retire at
sunset, and to remain in the house I'M
til after sunrise; all communication
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
The MOSQUITO as a
Breeder ref Mala,zaIFeue,y
Interesting Experiments in Europe Africa
and America Show This

N EATH to mosquitoesi The YER
~ dict has been rendered in Cuba,
in portions of America, in TIA
" and in Africa.
But how?
That little question is attracting
the attention of learned scientists ev-
erywhere. Since it was proven that
mosquitoes were carriers of disease
germs in fever infected districts the
wise men of science have been at
tempting to solve the problem of Ell
Their how to exterminate The mosqui-
toes, or, il that is impossible, how to
minimize the evil of their bite.
In Cuba the mosquitoes have been
blamed for the spread Of yellow fe-
YER; in some of our own southern
states, in Italy and in Africa the an
nual scourge Of malaria is charged
to them.
In Cuba the experiments and inves-
LEGATIONS have resulted In the adj
vice: "Live In screen protected
houses" 1t is also proposed to iso-
late fever patients in protected houses
so that the mosquitoes cannot get to
them and so secure the germs to be
transmitted to others. There it Is
not believed possible to get rid of the
mosquitoes, but these precautions are
expected to minimize the spread of
the disease.
The town Of Winchester, Va, claims
to have solved the problem in a much
simpler way by working from the
other end. Instead of attempting to
protect themselves from the mosqui-
toes they declared death to the in
sects, and seemingly executed the SEN
tence in a very simple manner. Last
summer the town council passed an
ordinance requiring the property
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
"she,s Dead Now

1t is not uncommon for the first wife
to hear of my mothers cooking" nor
for the second wife to learn that her
predecessor had all the excellent traits
of Solomon's virtuous woman. The lee
turer inquired dramatically: "Can any
one in this room tell me Of a perfect
manY" There was dead silence. HAS
anyone" he continued, heard of a per-
feet woman 2" Then patient-looking
little woman in a black dress rose mn
at the back of the room and answered:
There was one. I've often heard of
her, but she's dead now. She was my
husbands first wife. Com
pSnion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
CUSTER'S PRACTICAL Joke.
cave an Imitation Indian Attack ON
His Canp and Terrified n
Tenderfoot. Visitor.

The late Charles Osborn, the New
York broker, and Gen. Custer were in.
innate friends, and Osborn annually
visited the general on the plains. Dur
ing one of his Indian campaigns, Gus.
ter invited Osborn and a party OF
friends out to Kansas, and gave them
buffalo hunt. The next night as o.
borne was lying in his tent, rapid firing
was heard on the picket line, Boots and
Saddles" was sounded, and Osborn was
wondering what it was all about, when
the general burst in with a rifle, two
revolvers and saber. Charlie" he
said, in his quick, nervous way. "you
must defend yourself. Sitting Bull.
Wiggletail Jim and Scalplock Skonhe-
gan are on US in force. Things look Sc
rious, but the safety of my regiment is
my first duty. If we don't meet again,
good-byi" The unhappy New York
man shook with terror. Shots and
war whoops resounded on every
side, and great blaze sprang up in the
distance. He clutched the rifle, revolt
vers and saber in turn, but finally
dropped them all and tried to make
himself as small as possible. Sudden
ly the noise died away, and Custer en-
tered the tent to find his friend fat
on the ground, with his face covered.
Spare mel" he moaned. "All right"
said Custer, in a matter-of-fact tone.
Supper is ready, and it's your treati"
Osborn opened his eyes and saw a
table spread with an elaborate feast,
and a crowd Of smiling officers stand
ing by. Then he realized that he had
been the victim of practical joke; but
he was so relieved that he joined in
the laughter with the rest.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

with the outer air, even the chimney
tops, to be protected with metallic nets;
and all persons to remain in the house
or under the net pavilion, shown in
our photograph, with which each house
was provided.
The employees who were on night
duty had veil stretched round the
hats, and also wore cotton gloves.
All persons were visited by the pro-
fessor twice a day, and the slightest
indisposition very carefully studied.
Care was taken that quinine was not
procurable from any source whatever,
and Prof. Grassi personally superin-
tended the carrying out of his instrue-
tons.
For several nights DR.. Grassi slept
in the station of Albanella with wide
open windows, protected by metallic
nets, and so also did Drs. Martiran,
Blessich and Gilbbas, and not one of
them suffered from malaria fever, al
though they did not use quinine. The
result obtained was beyond all e,Zpecta-
ton To fully appreciate this IL is
enough TO draw a comparison with the
houses not included in the experiment.
The e5 inhabitants of one OF these, al
though under quinine treatment, were
all infected by malaria. This house
was only 500 yards from the place
chosen by the professor for his expert
ment.
The task which Sir William Macgreg-
or has set himself is even more diff
fcult than that of Prof Grassi, but his
is not so much in the line of an expert
ment. He has accepted the theory that
malaria is caused by the bite of mos
quito, and now he intends to get prac-
teal results by preventing the bite.
| There is probably no worse malarial
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
A ROYAL GUEST.

How suddenly he was dethroned,
VINO his entire kindgdom owned,
They cried: Long live the kingi'o
But not to him they bowed. oh mol
For in his place of honor, 10!
A tiny. squallng thing.
VITA wrinkled brow. and puckered faca.
And not single kingly grace,
osurpS this brawling elf.
But how he loves that tyrant small,
And flies whene'er he hears him call
And worships him with pelf.
Ana sings-aye there's the rub-eo sing
A melody for the new king
At midnight. standard time;
And he who never sung a note
Now MARBLES from his tuneful throat
"A lullaby In rhyme:
NOCTURNE.
"Sleep. dear. and restl
Hush. hush, don't cry,
Birds In the nest
Have gone by-by.
THE baa-baa sheep,
The moo-moo cow.
Are fast asleep
Its your turn now.
"Ah. little man,
You're the whole thingi
Deny 1t who can.
Baby Is kingl"
M L Rayne. In Chicago Times-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

THEY were mounting the steps of
the Metropolitan elevated at Mad
fson street, and watching the slow
cinmp, clump OF a cripple as he de-
scended. After he had passed them
Jack said, pitifully, half under his
breath: 'Poor fellowl His working
arm and right leg. 1 wonder what
he can find to do"
His wife supports him, probably,
That is il he was married before his
accident. / suppose his matrimonial
prospects dwindled to nothing after
wards il he wasn't, in which case other
relatives stepped in, of course"
Ethers voice was calm, even cold.
Jack suddenly wondered If she had a
heart. He answered little bitterly:
Then you think love goes for moth
ing. Only able-bodied laborers need
applyl"
Ethel laughed. swell, a one-armed
lover wouldn't be OF much use in Sc
curing one seat in the elevated at this
hour
She was still breathless from her
encounter with the crowd, through
which Jacks height and football mus
Gle had forced g way for her. while he
wac weighing her emotional nature.
But seriously, Miss Bray, don't
yea think it possible for a woman to
fan in love with crippie2"
seriously, Mr.. Archer, I do not.
She may feel sorry for him, and SO
marry him out Of the sentiment akin
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
In Donbt.

After hearin' them summer board
ers talk" said Farmer Corntossel. II
don't quite know what it is that's an
in me-"
reckon it's the same old shakeA
amt it?" answered his wife. AZ donT
sees the name makes much differences.
Mandy, they's distinctions thea
you don't understand. If it's plain
hever'n-aiger, all 1 want to do is to Gle
some quinine. But If it's malarias fevsS
I've got to send clear to town an 81
come kee-neen."-W Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

, "Tou have never had q wife, I ysa
sumo" said the generous matron wAa
had taken pity On him &c the exte.S
'of supplying him with some cast-oA
Clothing and plate of victuals.
No, ma'am," answered Goodmaz
Gonrong. IAN I don't reckon I evsa
VIII have, onless run scrost some
woman who wants TO make the en-.
pertinent of marryin' Q man to Re-,
form him. AM. that amt likely %
happen" with his mouth full al
baked beans, -'cause she'd aev to "a
young an hsrnsome. Trih.
lune,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
HE soporo1. Con.ciencs.

Mrs Hoon-It seems to me that eoea
old Deacon SoberEides never Savfasss
In the slightest degree from the strais
and narrow way.
Mr.. Hoon-No; sometimes fancy he
has the approval OF his OWE conscience
to such an extent that the stin, sraaI
voice within must be 40 audible to HIN
a. brass band.-Judee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
No DeccItAlnntrn,.

You told me-" SAD the Infatuated
purchaser, chat tha brook ON the
farm you sold me neer ran dry"
Guess l did," said the real estate
man.
IL mas been dry al SUMMER
"hen 1t was dry didn't run, did
~ therefore, it could not run dry.
we never deceive" Philadelphia
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
willing e. HsIu

Pastors Wifs-Has anyone snsred a
replastsr the church YETI
Struggling Pastor-N-o. not sxactays
but DR.. Stickem hss offered 70 sevsa
the walls with porous plasters. II vt
don't mind seeing his name q thsua,
IN. Y Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
TIE saxnra Ranh.ior-

what deduction can you draw
from the fact that single men era
more dissipated than married msafs
asked the SWEET young thing.
1t shows that the greater part e
humanity In governed by terror onfy,s
answered the savage bachslor.-tn
dianapolis Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
scientinn Re.enrch

Jester-old Squeezit has agreed thaa
after his death his body shall be turned
over to the university, in the interests
Of science.
Jtmson-Interests Of science7
Jester-Yes, all Squeezit's relatives
have insisted that he had no hearts
the doctors are going to find OUT
Ohio State Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Fooled.

Il often wonder what's the best
thing to do for the grip" remarked
the stingy man, who was trying to
get some advice gratis.
go out without your overcoat," re-.
piled the Observation-Disclosures Praxa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
An Early Call.

Mrs. Won Blumer-Deari deari 4
dropped my diamond ring of my an
ger this morning and can't find it any
where.
Won Blumer-It's all right. I came
across 1T in one of my trousers poci-
ets.-Harper's Bazaar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

excursions Of their set. She II was
who wore his colors at the football
games, and waved them loyalty
through defeat as well as victory. And
yet not a word of love had passed be-
tween the two comrades. The perfect
faith had been too sweet to exchang,
for proof.
1t had not occurred to Ethel that
Jack could be hurt in battle. After
he had gone, she once or twice al
lowed herself to grow sentimental
over an imaginative grave in far.
away Cuba, but there was no reality
In the picture. To come home
maimed-that had never occurred to
heri
Inc meeting was over. How had
Jack managed it? He had been kind.
deterential, everything good breed
ing and their long acquaintance de-
manded, but he had set up a barrier
between them which even she. not
at all given to distrust, greatly feared
could never be broken down.
Months passed. and never once had
they been alone. It had ali been
managed so unobtrusively, Ethel was
quite sure no one, not even her moth
er, had noticed the fact. In her sore
heart she began to doubt Jacks love.
AT last she determined upon q
strategy. She was most success
full mimic. and could assume her
brother Herbert's voice to perfec-
ton At the last moment one even
ing she had excused herself from a
family theater party on the plea of a
headache. She was at the telephone
as soon as the carriage had driven
OF. Then to the butler:
James, IL Mr.. Archer calls to see
Herbert, 1 have a message for him.
II anyone else calls, 1 am not at
home"
"Yes, brother told me to say how
sorry he was. He was called out Just
after he telephoned. and as he knew
you would probably be on the way,
he left me to make his apology. And,
by the way. I only heard to-day of
your engagement. I believe It isn't
announced yet. but we are such old
friends, You won't mind III con-
graduate you now"
my engagement Ethel. you know
that will never be-"
why not?" The brown eyes were
wide with innocence. Could anyone
suspect that her heart was beating
Like trip-hammer2
Jack drew In his breath hard.
Then he said. coldly: at beg your
pardon, Miss Bray. but I think YOU
yourself warned me once about the
matrimonial prospects of . cripple. -
"ohi I said women put strength
where men do beauty, and YOU are
strong and-and-crueli" Ethel was
fast losing her self-control. eff a
man was in love with a girl" she
went on. hurriedly. "and some one
should throw vitriol at her-or-or
something, would he-not speak to
her any more. and avoid her-and-
and-everything?"
Ethel had grown moro and more
incoherent, and finished by sobbinp
outright. Then she turned and would
have run out Of the room, IL a strong
left arm had not held her.
Ethel, do you pity me?"
II don't see why should. I'm
the one to be pitied."
The arm relaxed, but frightened
again as the voice went on:
Tits disgraceful to make n girl
PROPOSED"
A good soldier knows when to
capitulate, and Jack had won the
brevets for bravery.
And thought you knew more OF
philosophy" Ethel said, later, "than
to believe theory was ever intended
to Mt practice. It may be true enough
to say that cripples are Ineligible,
but II you are n cripple-why, that's
differentl"
CUSTER,S ArTTCAr rnrr
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Net ouite r~a

New Arrival-d waz tswld this wsa
free country.
Friend-Well, isn't itf
New Arrival-Indade, e n rot. %
had to sthay at Sandy Hook folvs Saya
an then be fumygated befar OF sNaNa
get On tn police foorcs.-N. Y. WsaM
w
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
No Money for Hnr

he-lt certainly should be some
satisfaction to you to know that !
would die for you.
She-I don't see how Il eve,
could be.
He-You don't?
she-No; you told me yourself that
every life insurance company won
ever applied to has refused you as n
rlsk.-Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
A Cool Young Man,

so you want to marry my dausAt
ter? Well, what are your prospects
young man?"
Il expect to come into possession q
100000 in a short time"
why, that is just tie amount Of ma
daughters fortune"
Yes; that's the hundred thousaRH
1 meant-"-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
His Field

Dolly-That young minister seems
rather guileless.
Madge-Yes- He appears to know
more of the next world than he does %
this.--Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Individual Love.

she-Harry, tell me. do you love ms
for myself alonef
He--of course, darling. AID rn ss
glad to know that you are - soms
alone. was little afraid thsa youx
mother might be thrown In ~ O sorS
Of handicap. you know-Tt-Bl1A
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

when is smoky chimney like a
balky horse?" asked the smart one.
why, when it won't draw" replied
the one just as smart.-Yonkers States
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

Miss Philadelphia-Has he any an
cestors worth mentionine2
Miss Manhattan-No; but he is the
fayorite nephew of wealthy uncle who
will soon be one.--Brooklyn Eagle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
CRAZED BY RELIGION.
Fanatic in North Carolina wanted 70
oneR His Children M q sasrt-
ace 20 the Lord.

From Greensboro. N. c., q CORE
Epondent writes to the Atlanta Jour
nal that Rev. T. C. Hodgin, a Quaker
evangelist who lays special stress on
the doctrine of sanctification, has
created . genuine sensation in the
southern part Of that county, where
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Concerning a Color.

she-Did you tell Mr.. Luggs my hair
was red?
He-I did not.
"He says you did"
u did nothing of the kind. He
asked me and I told him it was the
color of popular novel."-Detroit Free
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Getting Information.

Have you read Omar Khayyam ?"
asked the young woman with glasses.
No" answered the young man
with short hair. "Who wrote II pr
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
The Plot That Eou.s

"Arabella doesn't look at all bannv .
NO; she married man younger than
herseIf under the impression that he
would be more manageable than an
older one."-Chicapo Record
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
His All.

Dibbs-Yes; Coker has left every-
thing he hSd to the city.
Dabbs-'What was it he left, then?
~Five children."-N. Y. World
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

you'd better eat it slow" said john
ny TO the Clergyman, who was dining
with the family. Mamma never gives
more'n one piece o. pie" - Chicago
Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Woman Of II

Husband lat the opera)-why Hsar
you bring your opera-glassssf
Wife-I did, but eaat use Thea
Husband-What's wrong with theMs
Wifs-Nothingi but forgot - wsss
my rings.-Chicago Daily NswA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Huyfna minnx.

ENGAGEMENTS never should - lena.
10 sweips who 80 20 court
Take heedi The long enRuruunenTR
wrong
It keeps q fellow short.
-Philadelphia Press 81
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Their PecuIiar.,w

Mrs, Dorcas-You may ga
you like about the rational d
You never saw a pair of bloom
eAgged at the knees.
Dorcas-Why, my dear, the
over.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
KING OF cATTLEMEN.
Career OF . Rhode xsiander wAe Went
to Texas PenniIess and Acquired
= Fortune.

In the Pierce family cemetery at
Jennings Bridge, Matagcrda county,
Tex, there is a magnificent monu-
ment erected to the memory of A. H.
Pierce, known in that portion of Tex
rs as shanghai" The monument
tells OF the virtues of Shanghai. The
statements are no doubt true, for
shanghai had them ehiseled out to
order.
I'm not going to wait until I'm
dead to have a monument raised for
me-" said Shanghai, in explaining
why he anticipated the future. "You
may talk as you please about me now,
but I don't know what youu cav
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
How the whole conversatic-

now the whole conversatic~
back to Miss Bray on that ? d
held back from tears by ok.
Ing horror, she stared a AGE he.
fore her bearing Jack a. hers name
among the wounded, after the battle
OF San Juanl
Later she learned that with his riobt
arm gone, and the sight of one of his
eyes destroyed, he was coming home.
How she longed "a see him, to tell him
in some way that she had repented her
foolish words.
"Oh why, WHY" she moaned. edo
women express opinions about things
OF which they are wholly ignorantI
What differences does it make to me
that Jack is-a cripple. Ny for
tune is quite sufficient for us
both, and if IL wasn't, I'd think it an
honor to work Ter him. Oh, If he had
emily told me Of his love before he went
AWAY"
Everybody, i~cluding Ethel herself.
had long knowa that Jack Archer was
deeply in love with the slim. athletic
girt who was his constant companion
on the links. and in all the walking
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
'T ONLY HEARD TO-DAY OF YOUR
ENGAGEMENT"

TO love, but women put strength where
men do beauty. Now would you marry
Sallie Denton?"
Sallie Denton was the red-haired.
Squint-eyed, lantern-jawed apple
woman known TO ali South-siders.
That is an extreme case. Her men
tai requirements and social position
match her looks
"Fie, my dear sir, you beg the ques-
tioni How many maids of low degree
and small accomplishments have been
lifted to place and fortune by pretty
facet"
but not all popular women have
been beauties"
I'm the eyes of their admirers they
have BEEN"
"Oh, what a twisting of logici Then
a woman might imagine strength
even an arm or leg"
Here is our stationi / believe YOU
would have gone by, you love SO to
argue"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
A DIFFERENCE
BY F. n. Embree.


Copyright, 1900. by the Authors syDdicats.) .
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

Johnny, ma L. calling you"
"Aw get outI How kin she expect me
to hear wit desc ear muffs on."+N. Y.
Journal.