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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
LOVE WINS IT'S WAY.
Story That Should Satisfy Admirers
of the Melodramatic.
Indian Maiden Educated Herself to
Marry a Rough White Miner
Whose Life She Had saved
I'm the Mountains.

The other day at Tacoma, Wash, a
letter in strange hand, dated at Cor
puS Christi, Tex, was put into the
hands of NJ. j. Gordon, a miner, we'll
known in Colorado and on the west
coast of old Mexico. As q result Cor
don, who was on his way TO Alaska
gold fields, turned suddenly in his
tracks and has gone to the Texas city
with all the speed of train and steamer.
For the letter, signed only "Maila,"
was love letter and the young wom-
IN who wrote it waSan Indian who five
years before had saved Gordon's life
IN manner to satisfy the most exact
ing of melodramaustS, afterwards
working out the romantic marriage
that has come to pass with all the IN
wavering stoicism that belongs to her
race.
Five years ago, Gordon, with min
er's independence, went into the noun
tains of western Mexico, alone, search
ing for that gold that has been the
lodeStar Of adventures in all times.
The trip was a failure, and in endeav-
oring to return to the civilization he
had left Gordon became hopeleSsly
lost His food grew scant aud finally,
In waste Of barren sands that seemed
to stretch away without limit, he grew
desperate with hunger.
Then one day, weakened. dragging
his feet after him in painful fashion
and carrying the empty and useless
rifle in his hands, Gordon came face
to face with the daughter of the desert
who was to be the first ministering an
gel to him, afterward his devoted and
accomplishing worshiper, and finally
the strong, confident, loving one who
out of long silence spoke to his heart
and to his mind as the one worthy of a
hfe's devotion and affection.
To the eyes of the Indian girl he was
wild enough to call for all her cour-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

age and stoicism in preventing her
from RUNNING away. She understood
enough OF English and of the lam
guage of suffering to see that he
nseoed food and that he wished to be
directed to his own people. Not that
she was particularly struck by his con-
dition, either; ii was not in her ma ture.
But as she looked and listened, Maila's
girl companion, who had been in hid
ing, came out of the rocks, and with
out a. word they led the way for the
strange, hairy tattered being who fol-
lowed them with the inquest BILE
satisfaction that belongs TO the dog.
But love, even In the wilds OF the
Mexican mountains, finds its way,
aud it was not long before the miner
knew that he was the object of affec-
tions of both women. For himself he
would rather have seen a glimpse of
the rude civilization of the mining
camp than to look on all the beauties
OF the Pacific slope; but he held his
peace and walked and walked, allowing
the prettier of the two to believe that
she was the favored one.
When on the second day the camp
of the Indians was reached Gordon
foNnd himself prisoner. The home
her of the two girls had found the
ear of some tribal power, and only
the interposition of pretty Malta,
daughter of the chief, kept him from
the stake until the old chief should
return from hunt And in that first
night Gordon broke his bonds and es-
capped.
In the five years that followed he
gave small thoughts to the girl who in
directly saved his life. He had given
her small credit for the service. He
had been mining, travelling, and living
the life of the adventurer when the
letter from Malta at Tacoma started
him southwark. In this letter the
girl told how she had loved him, how
she had acquired an education in order
that she might be worthy of him, how
she had risen from the tepee Of her
father to be teacher in the Indian
schools, how her father was dead.
leaving her a fortune, and how that
fortune was to be hers and his if onIv
he would come to her and share II and
her love.
And Gordon has gone, with the pho
tograph Of the girl next to his heart.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
BORN WITHOUT ARMS.
Deformed Kentucky Girl Performs
Remarkably Well on the Banjo
with Her Toes.

The most pitiable human and the
greatest prodigy, seen In central Ken
lucky for the past decade or so Is Miss
Mary Ada Hendricks, a Kentucky girl
aged II, born in Ansie, Pulaski
county. This wonderful little girl was
born without arms. Her shoulders are
rounded off and show no visible evi-
dence of arms. Besides this misfor-
tune she has no knee on her left leg.
which is considerably shorter than the
right one. She is bright looking,
pleasant featured child. whose eyes
beam with natural intelligence and in
dicate lovely disposition. AS If ma
ture intended TO make amends for
natural deformity it endowed her with
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
RAISING BEEF CALVES.
"a the End OF SIX Months They sheuId
BE Ready for the Market M
the Top Price.

In successfully growing calves I
prefer AN April calf of good beef
stock" says a correspondent of the
Indiana Farmer "The mother should
be well taken care of, fed on plenty
OF clover hay, ground corn and oats,
mixed half and half. Let the calf
have ali the finest milk that it
wants; then take it away from the
COW and put it In a stable handy and
where the COW can see it, If it ia bad
weather. III the weather is nice put
the cow on good pasture of rye,
with the calf just over the fence at
straw shed or stack, where 1t can
get the benefit of the sun. The calf
should be turned to the cow morn
ing. noon and night for the first two
weeks; then the calf will eat IL It is
where 1t can get something green.
There should be a small lot of rye
fenced off for the calf, and that,
with plenty of milk morning and
night, will be all that is required for
the next two weeks. Then the calf
will be one month old. On May 1
there should be a patch of oats
ready for the calf, with box nailed
up under shed where the calf can,
go out of bad weather and eat
quart of ground oats and corn, equal
parts, morning and night for the
next month. Feed just after turning
the cow out During the third
month. June, the calf should be
treated the same as the second, ex-
cept little more ground feed, say
one-half pint more. The fourth
month it should have patch of peas
to run in, and the feed should be cut
down to one quart morning and
night The fifth month the calf
should have three pints of ground
oats and corn and one of oil cake or
fiax-seed meal given just after being
turned to the COW, with the pasture
increased by letting run on fresh
rye patch. At the end Of August It
viii be six months old. and should be
ready Cor market at the top price for
calves. I should have said at the
end Of two weeks the calf should be
trimmed and dehorned n a horned
calf, and during all this time the calf
should have fresh, clean water where
1t can go and drink at will"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
The German Army Hor.o

Prof. w. A. Henry: The German
army horse often travels over 40 miles
In day, one-third of the distance
being in a walk, trot and eallop re-
Spectively. This work means an ex-
penditure Of energy amounting to not
less than 23,74s,oOO foot pounds, or
feedrequirement of 14.77 pounds, Of di-
gestible matter, including the food of
support. The horses are fed on an
average ration consisting of only SIS
pounds of hay, IL pounds OF oats and
some cut straw. This ration contains
only about SO pounds of digestible
components, and lit is therefore not
hard TO understand why The horses
lose heavily in weight during the ma
neuvers, and that, when these are over,
a large number of animals have to be
disposed of, as not adapted for use In
the military service; they are also I'M
fit for almost any other work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
PROTECT YOUR STOCK.
No Farm should BE without n Well
Constructed Pasture or PAD
dock shed.

Where cattle or other animals are
kept In a pasture both day and
night there should be some protec-
ton provided against transforms and
heavy showers. A shed well adapted
to this purpose is shown in the ao-
compenying illustration.
It is low, and has one side open.
This open side should face the quar-
ter from which cold rains are least
likely to come, the direction varying
in different parts of the country.
No floor is required, thus saving
much lumber. The numerous win
dows are provided with drop shut
ters, to be kept open as shown, thus
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
HUMAN LIGHTNING ROD.
sunstrokes and Bolts Rain ON This
Man Who, the Doctors Say, In
Full OF Magnetism.

Charles G. Bennett, OF Utica, N. Y,
believes he is hoodooed, and he will
so to the northern seas on q whaling
vessel to see if he cannot lose his bad
luck. Bennett seems TO be q mark
Tor lightning and svnstroke. Physi-
CLANS say that the man Is SO charged
with magnetism that he attracts light
ningCis in fact living lightning rod
and is unusually affected by the SUMS
rays.
Bennett is caterer and was en-
ployed in one of the large summer ho-
tells in the Adirondacls two years ago,
when he suffered severe sunstroke,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Timely Suggestion

This new soap" said the barber, els
very nice. IT Is largely made OF cream,
with just little dash of alcoh oil in il. -
well, remember I'm temperate
man." returned Dobbers, land don't
put any more of it In my mouth than
YOU can help "-Tit-BitS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Quite a Mistake

Mrs. Young (proudly)-Th landlord
was here to-day; / gave him the
months rent and showed him the baby.
Young (who was kept awake last
night)-It would have been better, my
dear, IL you had given him the baby
and shown him the months rent.-N.
Y. Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Very Ordinary

Mrs Gaussip-Do you think those
newcomers will be likely to Join our
Browning society?
Mrs. Sharpe-On! Not at all.
Mrs. Gaussip-Why, what sort of
people are they?
Mrs. Sharpe-They're the sort Of
people who have crayon portraits on
easels in the parlor.-Cetholic Stand
ard and Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Sub-Editor (Podunk News)-We
orter do suthin' tew stimulate interest
in this paper. Let's offer years. sub
scription to tn Teller that sends in tn
largest pertater,-Puck.
Editor-Nepel Well offer a years
subscription TO tn Teller that. sends in
tn largest bushel NV pertatersi-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Workndnx Pnsttme.

First It's golf and then It's pingponcI
Now and then croquet;
Tennis Is preferred by many
As thing to play.
What difference there would be
II We only knew
Them as things that. owned as work.
We were paid to do.
-PhiladelphAa nuIlStln.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Patti do be tirrible how often we
hear av the death av ould frinds.
Mike-Yis, an we niver hear av the
birth av one, at all, at all.-N. Y.
Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Delicnte Insinnation.

Miss New York; thought so much
of our old yacht that had a pair Of
canvas shoes made out Of the sail.
Miss icago-Graciousi Was 10
large enough for that7 Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Charcoal is an excellent thing for
fowls, whether in confinement or run
ming at large. 1t is inexpensive and so
easily provided that no flock should
be permitted to be without II. Let
1t be granulated and placed where the
birds can readily have access to IL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

During thunderstorm which
ragged at Casville, w. Va. thousands
OF snakes fell from the clouds and
wr1ggled on the streets. The little
reptiles resembled garter snakes. and
measured from ten to fifteen inches
in length.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

ing at his well-stoclxed store. Every
body was anxious to SEQ where tho
tracks led. and followed them to the
store thus ingeniously advertised.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Unique Adverti.sns scheme

A tailor in Carthage, northern AZ
rica, hit upon q novel advertising
scheme. He had painted a series of
immense boot-tracls from each side
Of city park, both series terminal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
A VictIm Of neonomx.

us Jennie economically"
II should say so. Every time
there's bargain sale she buys some
thing whether she needs it or not,'
Brooklyn Life. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

He--Indeed, there's jolly good fish
ing about here. Miss Swift made a
great catch when she was here last
summer.
She-Yes, that old man was worth
at least miihon.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
PARKER,s PREVENTATIVE CON-

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SYPHILORRHOEA cures Con. Git. and Str4c-
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
CLAIRVOYANT.

5Fortunes told. Send 10 cents, birthday
S4uestions answered, your lucky birth
stone and horoscope promptly mailed
free. Gonzales heals Body and Mad,
removes evil influences, reunites the sep
arated, causes speedy marriage, teaches
how to make the one you love, loves
Won. gives luck and success.
GONZALES, 236 Bergen ST.,
0-0l-Smos. Brooklyn, n. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

wEAE GLossrnTE wHLDo-
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H YOU ARE OUT OF ANR
can't md any 90 do; or =. peady
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27

A certain Englishman by birth who
Il an American by force Of circum-
stances has been in this country long
enough to absorb the American idea
of humor. Last summer he was in
London on a visit and happening to
have business with a man on an up
per floor of a tall building took the
lift" to reach his Office. The elevator
was one of those excessively deliber.
ate British affairs, and its snail-like
progress annoyed the Americanized
Briton. The only other occupant Of
the car was middle aged English
man, with manner of peculiarly
English seriousness. The man from
America ventured to address him.
II think I could make great I'M
provement in this lift," he said.
The Englishman looked seriously in
terested.
"How" he asked.
"Why," the other man went on, "I'd
make It go faster by simple little ar
rangement. I'd stop the lift altogeth-
er and move the building up and
down."
The Englishman looked slightly
more interested.
SLOW" he asked.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
A Curious Indian Custom.

In the original settlements In British
Columbia a peculiar institution occa-
stoned gala times for the red men now
and then. This was the "potlatch," a
thing to US so foreign, even In the i'm
pulse Of which 1t Is begotten, that we
have no word or phrase to give its
meaning. 1t is a feast and merrymak-
ing at the expense Of some man who
has earned or saved what he deems
considerable wealth, and who desires
to distribute every lota of 1t at once
In edibles and drinkables among the
people of his tribe or village. He does
this because he aspires to a chieftain-
ship or merely for the credit of pot
latch" high distinction. Indians
have been known to throw away such
q sum Of money that their 'potlatch"
has been given In huge shed built
for the feast, and blankets and orna-
ments have been distributed In addi-
ton to the feast.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
Celt md saxon.

One of Sheridan's tales was Of an
Irishman who met Briton, Of the true
John Bull pattern, standing with fold
ed arms In contemplative mood, ap-
parently medltating on the greatness
of his little island.
"Allow me to differ with vel! ex-
claimed the Celt.
but / have said nothing, sir" re-
piled John Bull.
"And a man may think lie as well
as publish IT," persisted the pugna-
cious Hlbernian.
Perhaps you are looking for fight"
Queried the Briton.
"Allow me to compliment ye ON the
quickness Of yer perception" said
Patrick, throwing down his coat. and
then they pitched In.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
Sponges.

Sponges grow In odd, fantastic
shapes. Some Of them have an over
growth resembling huge warts. There
are some suggesting hands, hats and
figures OF idols. These are curiosities
and not marketable for practical use.
In trimming them into shape many
small sponges are made which are
used for children's states, for black
ing shoes and in making paper. The
uses vary according to size.
One Of the largest sponges known
is in New York city. 1t is fan shape
and some three feet in diameter. For
practical use 1t is worthless, but as an
exhibit 1t Is valued at 500.
The best sponges are imported from
the Mediterranean. although Florida
produces very fine varieties. These
vary in price from a cent to $40
apiece, although occasionally fine
specimens bring 500 a pound. The
best of these are used In surgical op-
erations.
Other sponges are the mandruka
bait, the elephant ear. velvet, grass
and sleeps wool, which is best for
washing. The cheap sponges are used
IN washing carriages and by painters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27

Il was at Nantucket one summer that
/ city visitor learned new way Of
displaying ones personal adornmentsl
during q call upon one Of the native
Nantucketers. 1t was nice old lady
who was entertaining the strangers,
and she was very anxious that they
should see everything to advantage,
and that even she herself should make,
as good an appearance as possible. Uni
fortunately she had not been forewarn-,
ed of the visit and was not entirely.
prepared for it.
III had only known you were COM
Ing" she said apologetically, II should
have had on my best front. This is
only my second best, but you can see
the other when you go out, for I al
ways keep it in the front ROOM"
Surely enough, on taking their leave,
the visitors were piloted through the,
front room, and there in the inside of
the melodeon, when a heavy green ba.
rege veil was carefully lifted, a nicely
waved hair piece was to be seen, the
hostess best front"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
smoke Too Late.

The good minister of a Scottish par
ish had once upon time a great wish
for an old couple to become teetotal-
ers, which they were in nowise eager
to carry out. After much pressing,
however, they consented, laying down
as a condition that they should be al
lowed to keep bottle of "Auld Kirk"
for medicinal purposes. About fort
night afterward John began to feel his
resolution weakening, but he was de-
termined not to be the first to give
way.
In another week. however, he COL
lapsed entirely. Jenny, woman" he
said, "I've an awful pain in my held.
Ye MIGHT gle me a wee drappie an see
gin It'll dee me ony guild"
"Well, gudeman," she replied, "ye're
owre late O. askin', for ever sim that
bottle cam into the hoose I've been
bothered sac WI pains + my held t is
a. dune, an there's nae drappie left"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
Fine China.

Fine china needs care in washing
and drying and should never be placed
in nervous or Indifferent hands. Treat
ed lovingly. china will last for years
and even generations. Only piece
should be put in the tub at one time,
the soap should be made into suds be-
fore putting anything In, and the wa
ter must be very warm, not hot. FL
nally rinse in water that's just the
same-warm. A good supply Of fine.
soft towels is a necessity, and, thus
equipped, the washing Of china is not
a hard task. China will shine beauti-
fully If wiped out Of clear warm wa
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
The Buzz Bible.

The bug Bible was printed in 1910
by the authority Of Edward W., and
its curiosity lies in the rendering of
the fifth verse of the Ninety-first
Psalm, which, as we know, runs,
"Thou shalt not be afraid for the ter
ror by night nor for the arrow which
nieth by day." but in the above ver-
sion ran. $50 thou shalt not nede to
be afraid of any bugges by night"
Ludicrous as this sounds, it is not
etymologically without justification.
"Bug" Is derived from the Welsh word
"bwg," which meant a hobgoblin or
terrifying specter, Specification trace.
able in the word commonly in use to-
day-"bugbear"-and Shakespeare once
or twice uses the word in this primary
sense, notably when he makes Hamlet
say, "Such bugs and COLLINS in my.
lffp0
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
Looking and Seeing.

There is much in knowing how to
see sights. The discreet and skillful
person, when confronted with varie-
ty Of attractions, will carefully select
those that are for him the best and
then will devise means to see them
with the least wear and tear. But
there are excitable people who set out
to see everything, tire themselves out,
see only half Of anything and are dis"
satisfied In the end.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
His Fortune.

"Who Is that handsome young man
standing over there| inquired an old
gentleman Of rich old lady at party.
That's my son-in-law. He's very
brilliant young man; made large for
tune by the law"
"Indeedv' said the old gentleman.
How's thatY'
1.-THE law made him my daughters
husband."-London Answers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
A Table Decoration.

At banquet given recently in Paris
by French countess the guests re-
ceived most astounding surprise. In
the center of the table was what ap-
peared to be huge pile Of roses, and
just before soup was served the roses
parted, disclosing large birdcage.
This suddenly opened, revealing a
beautiful young lady adorned with
wings. She remained in her strange
position during the dinner and intro
duced each new dish by singing a
couplet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
Qulck Work.

THAT editor is terribly slow Mt read
ing manuscript"
'Think so? Why, know the time
he went through twelve stories In less
than minute"
"Gracious! When was that?"
"When the elevator broke."-Phila-
delphia Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27

ibid you say that hair restorer Is
good thing?" asked the patron.
"Yes," answered the barber. with
some slight hesitation; 'it's good
thing. We sell several bottles a week
at q dollar bottle"
"But how do you know it's a good
thing?"
because the profit on every bottle
ID Is nts."-Washington Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
Her Ret Pig.

A young woman in London took a
pig in infancy and brought 1t up. as she
says, like Christian" Complain
was made to the authorities the othe"
day, and the sanitary officers who went
to investigate found the pig In bed be-
tween two white sheets, with its head
on a pillow and its body covered with
q white lace counterpart.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-02-27
The Retel Nut.

Betel nuts, the produce Of the areca
palm, are chiefly used as masticatory
by the natives OF the east. They are
too small to be applied to many orna.
mental uses, but are occasionally en-
ployed by the turner and wrought into
beads for bracelets, small rosary cases
and other little fancy articles. In the
Museum Of Economic Botany at Kew
there is walking stick made Of these
nuts, sliced, mounted or supported on
an iron center.