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front of the cow inches high, which.
on to the by studding underneath.
makes the top edge 10 inches high
from platform. The latter is feet 6
inches from the ditch to the front
edge of five-foot post.
The slanting manger is 3 feet from
the floor Of the feed alley and leaves
an opening at the top of Is inches,
where all feed is placed in the feed
trough, there being sufficient room at
A (say inches) for grain, ensilage or
cut fodder to pass down, but hay.
whole fodder or straw will not pass
down, but will remain so that the cow
can eat them through the bars (A).
The partitions between the cows
are feet 6 inches apart, 4 feet high
and feet inches long. There are
no partitions in front of the bars
(A) except IL inches above the bot
tom of the feed box, so that the cut
reed and grain rations remain in its
own cows manger. But the whole
length of the hay manger is clear
from end TO end, and, il wanted, any
long fodder can be distributed in it
In good shape. The platform should
drop from manger to ditch not less
than inches.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
To Ward OF Avalanche.

AYaianches are so common in Switx--
erland that devices are now beiax
made to control them. The Swiss
form earthworks or intrenchmeot1
which are pointed in such fashisn
that syslanches coming In contsoae
with them are split and so drivez
aside. An earthwork of this kind kxs.
been built near the church of Obcr>-
wald, In Wallis. 1t was first holfose
within, but received so many shscke
from s~slanches that the people or
the Oberwald recently made il mas-
snve and solid. Primitive though tR,<Sp
method Of guarding against huge
masses OF snow is, the Swiss mafn-
tain that it is proving of admirable.
service, and owing to the stten4sOm.
which Dr. Stelter has now drawn tRp
the subject it is thought likely tR.&s
many new earthworks will be arrest
ed In Switzerland during this SUM-
mer. At first sight it may seem In
credible that comparatively small
mass OF earth and stone should harwr
the power OF opposing any resistanO~-
TO an avalanche, but experience showw.
that 1T has, and the reason evideatIw-
is because it is properly CONSTITUENCIES
and is placed in the very spot where
the impact of an avalanche Is HkeFwr
TO do 1t the least injury.-N. Y. Her
aid.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
Curiou. GeosraphicaI Globe.

One of the most interesting relics in
the world has just been placed in the.
building of the Academy of Sciences as-
Tsarskoe-Selo.
1t is geographical globe, IL feet fus
dlamter, and il is made of copper. II
was commenced in the year 1854 ana
was completed ten years later during
the reign of Duke Frederick of Hos
stein. The outside represents the
earth and the interior the celestial
spheres of the world. There is a door
giving access to the interior of ths>
globe, and in the center is a rounds
table which is so large that ~ persoRs
can easily sit around it, BY means OF
old-fashioned but reliable mechanism.
the globe can be made 10 revolye upcK
it's axis.
The curious relic weighs about three
and half tons. Ever since il wnz
made il has been regarded as en- tireIE
unique in its way, and, though it's value
for geographical purposes is not now
very great, it is still priced by scien-
lists as a striking evidence Of the fz-
terest which was taken in geographic
al matters two and a half centuries.
ago.-N. Y. Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

IN the back room OF Dede's cabaret.
SO eloquent to stir popular wrath in
louisiana as the word ''abolitionist."
Its exposition came from q press and
hastings which were at one upon the
slavery question. and It's definition was
confined within the synonymous scope
or "hypocrite," assassin" ''insurrec-
zionist" house burner" "negrophile. Z"
Its blight upon the name of a man was
as subtle and sure as that of dishonor
upon the fame OF woman. And the
rancorous and intolerant, the quickest
to respond in fury to the hated word.
were the very poor whites inhabitinC
the infertile highlands, who never own
ed and seldom hired negro slaves. All
sentiments have their extreme expo-
nents, and twas not anomalous that the
most inimical to the abolition move
ment should be those who apparently
would be least damaged by its accom-
plishment.
The cunning wit Of Quillebcrt was in
slant to see advantage in this condi-
ton OF the popular mind. He had new
er pretended a legal right or title over
Leon. He knew he had never pnr-
chased him. He had not forgotten
the exception in the deed. He was
conscious that his possession resulted
from a shameful kidnapping, and his do
minion had no other basis than might.
He felt that, tried upon its merits of
law and fact alone, the issue would be
determined against him. Therefore
other influences must be brought TO
bear upon the contest, and ready to his
hand lay the anti-American prejudice
and antiabolition passion. The thought
of Oakfell triumphng over him stung
as an OK lash. The barrenness and I'M
worthiness Of his cause stimulated him
to exertions and inspired tactics which
were revelations of endurance and in
genuity.
In us many nights be rode to Man
sura. lie Coigne. Bordelon slough, lie
de Cote. Marksville. Bayou Blanc, Pa
rem Eant. Coude d'Guf. Bout de Bay
on aud Pointe Maigre and sounded the
head man OF each Of these settlements.
Laure Juneau was his embassadress
10 the women OF Coude du Francois.
These were the colonies OF his country
men or their descendants. small plant
ers or the nonsiaveholding class, keep
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
Nentness In Butter pacl....

A creamery that has a reputation
OF neatness in packing finds itself
sought not only by the commission
men, but by large grocers that want
an article that looks wen. This mat.
ter of looks is especially important in
butter that goes TO the homes of m.
wealthy They will form opinions on
the looks of things. Two packages of
butter may be similar in quality, but
II one is put up in better style than
the other the buyers are preiudiced
in favor of that package, and the
eaters. if they have seen the package.
will actually imagine that the butter
is of better flavor. This helps sales
Farmers Review.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
CHAPTER TX.


Ia In the nature Of some men to
maintain and defend the wrongs
they do more obstlnately and cour-
ageously than their rights and to
stake more for the retaining OF an
unjust acquisition than a legitimate
gain There are those who would die
rather than restore III gotten wealth.
yet would yield their honest earnings
20 avoid q threatened Inconvenience.
Such are they who restlessly cultivate
calumny to the undoing of the victim
and laugh at the truth which damns
themselves.
Constant Quillebert was no weakling.
There was no lack OF vigor In his char
acter. His was strong mentality, his
vision straight, though his courses
were oblique or tortuous. Neither was
he the passive creature of circum-
stances nor yet n mere form nodded by
environment. Such as he was he made
himself by the exercise OF volition,
sercing his selective power into each
trait of his character and every phase
Of his life. He could without strain Of
reason have been a pious churchman.
but preferred to defy priestcraft, and
from choice, not conviction, became a
saucy infidel. Wife and children would
have sobered and softened his progress
TO the grave had be willed, but domes-
tic restraints were as distaSteful as
moral limitations, and hence he scofred
at matrimony. Nothing was less Diff
cult or expensive than to become an
AmnriRon Nittznn g.
rights and honors equally with his
neishbors; but, weighing the induce
ments on either side Of the proposition.
he refrained from swearing fidelity to
the constitutions and laws which pro-
tected him and his Accommodations and
remained the subject Of n foreign DO
tentate. His genius and accomplish
ments would have enabled him to
achieve by approved industry and COM
mendable methods n competency, even
wealth, In the generous country where
he dwelt, yet chicanery. commerce in
the failings OF his fellow men and free
booting excursions to the horizons Of
the law appealed TO him more cogently.
and, as said by Baldouino. "his chief
gains were VIGOROUSLY from gambling
and usury," and be was rated a rich
man with goodly store OF gold While
1t had been potentially his 10 be In the
community an elder. giving Judgment
he enjoyed eminence among the cav
Hers against order. Shrewd. bold. I'M
scrupulous. tireless, he was no mean
foe whom Oakfell had called into the
arena.
During~1ne quadrennial period pre-
ceding the civil war no other word was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
sTRAwsTAcK ICE HOUSE.

need not be tightly boarded up will
answer The floor should be leveled
up and drain consisting of trench
partly filled i'm with stones dug to
carry OF meltage water. Entrance
should be through a long passage
with several air locks to effectually
cut off air currents. All surface wa
ter must be conducted away from
such stack and hogs kept out or
they will burrow in and admit air to
the ice.-Theron l.. Hiles, in Ohio
Farmer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

the best possible economy of feeding
wheat to their live stock rather than
sending it to the mills. This is q ques-
ton of the utmost Importance to the
farmers OF the northwest, aud, Incl
dentally, to the whole country, for
Whatever makes the farmers more
prosperous makes the towns and cities
more prosperous.
To assist in solving this problem for
the farmers Prof. Snyder, OF the Min
nesots Agricultural Experiment sta
ton, has just compiled bulle tin show
ing the results of experiments in feed
ing wheat, made by the various expert
ment stations of the country during
few years past. This brings to-
gether q mass of practical Information
on the subject and may be taken as
authoritative.
At the Minnesota station il was DEM
onstrated that ground wheat was 10
per cent. more digestible than when
fed whole, but slightly less digesti-
bic than corn. But Q mixture of the
two feeds was found to be better than
either one fed separately. This was
also shown at the tests at the Wiscon-
sin station where an average of 400
pounds Of ground wheat was required
to produce 100 pounds gain in live
weight of hogs, while 49s pounds of
corn produced the same results; but
when wheat and corn were mixed in
equal parts, only ass pounds of the
feed were necessary to produce gain
OF 100 pounds in weight of the animals.
The bulletin gives account of many
other very interesting experiments
which are well worth reading by the
intelligent farmer. But the gist of the
whole matter is found in the summary
at the close which says:
The results obtained when wheat
was fed at the various experiment sta
tons show that, as food for grow
ing pigs, it is somewhat preferable to
corn. The best results, however, are
obtained when wheat is ground and
fed with other grains. A mixture of
equal parts Of ground wheat and corn
gives better results than either wheat
or corn when fed alone. Experiments
show that ground wheat is ten per
cent. more digestibIe than whole
wheat. When the price of VIII at is low
and 1T can be purchased for the same
price per pound or less than corn. it
Will pay to use wheat in a ration. The
manure from wheat-fed animals is
more valuable than from corn-fed an
imals. As food for dairy animals
ground wheat has been found to be
fully equal 10 corn or a mixture of corn
and barley, and when fed TO fatteninp
steers ground wheat produced about
the same results in a ra tiou as ground
corn. From the experiments that have
been conducted, ii would appear that
the value of wheat, as a food. depends.
to great extent, on the way in which il
is fed, and the foods with which it is
combined. When properly used and
combined with other grains. wheat is
valuable animal food. In addition to
Its being equal to corn for fattening
animals, and superior TO corn for
growing animals, it is also equal TO
corn in dairy ration"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
OdorIcsn EInnun..

a German botanist is said 10 have
discovered that out of over 5000 spr-
cies of flowers cultivated in Euroux,
only APO possess an agreeable perfums.
Flowers with white or cream-coIorsIE
petals are more frequently odorite--
Gus than Others. Next in order corr
the yellow flowers, then the red, after
them the blue, and finally the vioIes
of which only IS varieties out Of scks
give off pleasing perfume. In tRx-
whole list 3,sS0 varieties are offensive
in odor and 1890 have no perceptihEa
smell, either good or bad.-N. Y, Sur
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
PLAN OF cow STALL.
!" saves Feed, Lessons Labor and In
Calculated to Insure Absolute
CleanIiness

The great principle that makes this
stsli practical success is the fencing
OF the cow back to the ditch, says E.
Y. Eckert, in Pacific Homestead. The
fence A A A is put on either side of
the post to suit the length of the
cow or for short cow can be moved
toward the cows head several inches
oy mailing on 4 by stud on the
post next to the COW, then putting
on the bars A. The feed box is 1s
inches wide and the fianpe board in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

yet humanity is the least OF their attri-
butes."
And before such you will persis.
with this case. so unpopular and 30
hurtful to your"
Il will. because there II no other tri-
bunal TO appeal to: will, because 10
abandon this wronged man to the IA W..
cruelty In the face OF the british mob's
threats would be cowardly. traitorous
to my standard OF honor and unworthy
OF your respect, mademoiselle, which.
trust, I have and will endeaver to
merit I viii fight this Tight to the end
for the sake OF the right and, lust be-
cause you did inspire It, for the sake
OF you"
The young mans face glowed with q
warmth OF feeling which his words but
partially expressed. Estelle's soft eyes
filled with tears OF the supremest Joy
her life had yet known.
go. then, and may God befriend
you and your noble cause" she said,
giving her hand. upon which he was
about 10 impress a burning kiss, but
he checked the impulse and said:
"You but continue to befriend me and
my cause. and all will be well"
Long after he had passed out OF her
sight she stood upon the veranda press
Ing her wildly throbbing heart and
whispering to herself:
"Oh, why are there not moro men
like this man?'
I'M
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Disnnnnintcd ArnIn

Il h-have c-come," began the young
man, shaking so violently that he
almost upset the chair.
"H'm!" soiiloquized the farmer. ~
bet a doughnut he has come around
to ask me for Mary James hand. WcTz-
here is a chance to get rid of her AZ
last"
II have c-come," repeated thn
caller.
Wen, don't be bashful You can
have her, my boy"
''H-have w-who?"
MY darter. Didn't you come to,
ask my consent?'
N-no. come to b-borrow sons
quinine. I've got an ague c-chiu
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
BEGINNING of Fend

They were good friends, but they
are so no longer. 1t all came about
through mistake. One of the women
had an old-fashioned harp which had
been handed down from her ancestors,
and, meeting friend one day, the lat
ter asked:
Have you got that old Tyre in the
house yet?"
III have you know that 1 do not
consider that respectful way to
speak of my husband"
Explanations have never been sufii-
cient to heal the breach. - Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

How do you braid your hair so
nicely?" queried gentleman who
was visiting lady friend
"Ohl" broke i'm her little sister,
"she takes it off and ties the knot
TO the gas-chandelier, and fuses over
it two hours every morning."-Tit-
Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
A Eufurc Rnnst

81 have always declared she timid
ly said, that ! would never marry any.
one but man OF high birth"
Then" he answered with confidenc,
born OF certainty, I'm the one for you
My parents had fiat on the thirteenth
floor at the time. Record
Herald.
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Would Go with Mamma.

Little Girl Ito visitor)-My papa's a..
good man. He'll go to Heaven, won'x
he?
Nisitor-Oh, yes, indeed, and sra=
you going to Heaven, too?
Little Girl-Oh, no! I'm going vita
mamma.-Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
He WOMB See RiI1.

Visitor-Is your father at homer
Little Daughter-What is your
name, please?
Visitor-Just tell him il is his old
friend. Bill.
Little Daughter-Then he isn't in.
| heard him tell mamma if any bills
came he wasn't home.-Chicago Amer
lean.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
LOng-LIved Family

AL buda-Pesth a man of SO at
tempted suicide by jumping off a SUES
pension bridge, because he found hina-
self no longer able to maintain hrs,
father and mother, aged respectively
ll5 and ITO. Police investigation
found the mans story was true mn
every particular. - Chicago Iute<
Ocean.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
Eruit Rennrfee

Apple of my eye!" breathed the az
dent youth, gazing "a the beautifuS2
girl.
But l thought. you just said 1 was
a peach?" she giggled. Then he wens
around to ask pa if he could preserve
her.-Chicago Daily News.
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ForchanAed

Alphonso-Gwendolyn, why are you
so cruel as to keep me waiting for my
answer? 1t is now ten minutes since 1
asked you to be my wife.
Gwendolyn-Oh, pardon me, I for
got. was simply choosing my brides
Enthusiastically Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
Realistic LIferntnra

Didn't / tell you 1 wanted you s.,
run an errand for me?" asked tn
mother the third time.
Yes, maw," said Johnnie, laying
down his literature.
And as the boy started 10 the GRO
Gerry store he muttered 10 himself: sAE
hope Seven-Fingered Sam won't kfK2
Old Sleuth til l get back."-OhSzs
State Journal
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EIIrfnfion

A flashing CLEAN from downcast eyes
a smile-a tender word;
touch from trembling finger tips
He thought me truei Absurd~
A gentle pressure of the hand;
A kiss! and then "Good-by;"
A shrug-a smile-a sudden laugh,
Succeeded by A sighI
Harlem Life
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Oh, contradictory wom.nt

Don't you dare to kiss me, siri" she
exclaimed, as she thought she detected
symptoms of an effort in that line.
II don't dare" he replied.
"Then, why don't your" she asked.
Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
Unreasonable pnnn

Papa-Now, Betty, put your dolls,
away, come TO the table like a gooS1
girl, take out your napkin, eat youk-
soup, don't talk, and be good littLss-
girl.
Betty-Oh, papa, you have tho manxg
wishes!-N. Y. Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
GrIdIron Trnredx

What was the result of curEius-
Samson's hair?" asked the SundzpT
school teacher.
why, it spoiled him for footssR -
player" replied one of the smxra.
ones.-yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
Heroic.

Miss Drama tic-I would so like to
marry a real hero!
Mr.. Cynic-You seem to understand
the qualities necessary to the person
who would become your husband.-
N. Y. Times.
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The Extremity of BIIs.

The Pahson-Dis am mos positively
de mos 'streemly juiciest choking 1
ebber put in NAH mouth, Brere Jack
son.
Brer Jackson--Yes. sab, pahson; dat
choking wuz raised an brung up on
watermelons, sah.-Judge.
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Inexperien~ed

She-Tve just been reading "a Win
ter in Paradise" by Tall<ington. How
enchantingly he writes of the calm
happiness of married lovers!
He-Yes, he is a bachelor, you know.
Brooklyn Life.
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WHY NOT FEED WHEArp
At Present Prices stock Farmers as
Well rs DaIrymen Could Make
Money I'm This Way.

At a time like the present when wheat
Is bringing comparatively low price
1t is q very important matter to
farmers to make the best possible use
OF the crop. And when, as now, corn is
high many farmers are considering
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15
Open DO Question.

Mrs. Crabshaw-Second thoughtz>
are best, my dear.
Crabshaw-I don't know about tha.1.
The creation of woman was a seeond
thought.-Town Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

Tom-This musical critic speaks of
the sopranos high notes as full of
warmth" is that correct?
Jack-Why not? They come upper
register, you know.-Philadelph
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A STRAW ICE HOUSE.
h Costs hut n Few Cents to BUILD One
That VIII Answer All Ordinary
Purposes.

A straw ice house will do good serv-
lce' II properly made, and the surplus
straw stack Of many farm may thus
be turned to good account. The
cheapest sort of a framework which
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ARenI wnrL OF At

81 declare, Mrs. Squildig is as pretty
as a picture" remarked Mr.. M'Swili-
igen.
"No wonder" replied his wife; "she
is hand painted ."-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

Let's not despise Just common things.
For here's a truth there is no lodging:
The bird that scars on proudsst wings
Comes down to earth for board and lodg-
ing.
NIXON Waterman. In National Ma razInA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

Eddie Ito his friend) Fancy giyiNS
your mother pair of slippers for hes.
birthday.
Freddie-Yes, but I marked Teuzr-
only to be worn on the eet."-Ile.-
troit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

The dairy woman who churns before
"sun up in the morning often makes
firm grained butter without the use
of ice.
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Willing Worker.

Lady-Why don't you quit begging
and become one of the working peo-
pie?
Tramp-Well, mum, eff amt work
in people, den dunno who is.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-02-15

Perdita-Did you say: This is so
sudden"
Constance didn't have the nerve.
You know how he stuttersi-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
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Painted his Own No.a

Bacon-Is Crimsonbeak self-made
man?
Egbert-Partly so; he made his nose
the color it is himself. - Yonkers
Statesman.
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Common Tb,nr

LTo BIZ Continued