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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
WONDERFUL BOB CAT
1t Supplies Food and Draws Water
for Asa Wing.
Every Day IL Leaves n Brace or More
OF Dead Partrfdges on the Door
step and Then Works the
Farm Bucket.

Asa Wing, of Cooper, Me-, is the
owner of a tame bob cat which is en-
lowed with more intelligence than is
given TO most eats. This cat is two
years old, and has been allowed to
run at large ever since. Wing pulled
him from the side of his dead mother,
whom he shot on the shores of Mid
die Chain lake in June, 1900.
AT that time the kitten was no
more than a shapeIess mass of soft
fur and sharp claws. Wing fed him
on cows milk, and inside of a month
re was able to kill Wings entire
flock of hens, thereby cutting off his
owners supply of fresh eggs.
But the men who employed Wing
to do their padding and cooking
never suffered for fresh poultry, be-
cause, as soon as the hens were gone,
the bob cat went into the woods and
caught more cartridges than could
be eaten in camp, keeping up the
supply all through the year. Though
it is illegal to shoot cartridges be-
tween January and September, the
law does not apply to cats, and when
man has dead cartridges placed
upon his doorstep every morning,
Wing thinks it is his duty TO see that
the food is not wasted.
And as the bob cat waxed strong
with 6ge he increased in wisdom, do
ing many things that surprised his
owner, and several that made him
very angry. The climax came during
the drought of last fall, when the
water in the lake became warm and
full of sediment, compelling Wing to
| dig a well for himself and his guests.
AS 1t would take two days to go to
the village and get a pump, Wing saved
time and expense by putting a well
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
nnre TO BE rrnA

A lie is never of God. A lie is ever
of the Devil, who Is the father of lies
One who thinks that it may be best
under certain circumstances, to lie
thinks that it may be best, for the time
being, TO leave the service of God, and
to trust the devil to take charge of him
In an emergency. When tempted to a
lie, as George Herbert says:
Dare TO be true. nothing can need Ne:
fault which needs 1t most. grows tvS
thereby"
And Nine. De Stael well says: Truth
is the work Of God; falsehoods are tbs
work of man" as prompted by the
devils. S. Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

THE policy of the National Negro
Business League to encourage colored
people in the conducting of business en-
terprises is all right. Now, if it Will
ring the changes ON the necessity of
patronizing each other in all business
ventures, it will have taken even long
er stride than it at first seemed to have
contemplated. When the colored broth
er learns to buy his own goods, he will
be offering the greatest inducement for
other people to buy them, Let us pat
ronize ourselves first and then we can
expect others to patronize us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Court OF Ju.tIcc for wom.n.

1t is proposed in France To estab-
fish q court of justice run by women
and for women, to which may be car
ried all those cases concerning which
the most learned men know nothing.
This will relieve a man Judge, for In
stance, from determining questions
as to fit in suits brought by dress
makers against their clients, and IL
ought TO do away also with much ex-
pert testimony in such cases--Lon-
don News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Go to Beach Park. WestpOint Excnr-
sion and Picnic Grounds.-Only
30 Miles, One Hours Ride From
Richmond, via Southern Ry

great many excursions have already
been booked for Beach Phrlx' for lima
and July. The various attractions and
improvements at this popular resort
gives it more prominence each season.
To close proximity to Richmond, and
the unlimited supply of the most whole-
some artesian water, together with
many other natural advantages. places
1t second TO none as pleasure and
health resort for Richmond people.
King William Pier, a substantial
structure, extending $50 feet in length
and 20 feet wide over the York River,
with waterproof roofing as a protection
from sun and rain, adds considerably TO
the beauty and convenience for picnic
and other outing parties.
In addition TO the new Beach Park
Hotel, now being erected, you will find
other hotels and many nice boarding
houses, furnishing cheap rates and good
hrst-class accommodations.
The principal attractions are such as
fine fishing, boating, sailing, merry go
round, shooting galleries, steam and
naptha launches, large dancing pavil-
ION with band of music day and night.
several wells of fine artesian water ON
the grounds, and various other attrac-
tions TO suit the older people as well as
the little Ones
For any other information apply at or
write to the Southern Ry. office, 920 E.
MAIN St.. Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Bear Hunt For the President.

Asheville, N. c., Aug. 20. = When
President Roosevelt visits Asheville In
September he will be given a bear hunt
in the North Carolina mountains un-
der the leadership OF big Tom" VIII
con, who lives IN the shadows of
Mount Mitchell, and who found the
body OF the celebrated Professor
Mitchell. who was drowned and for
whom the mountain was named. VIII
son is said to be the champion bear
hunter Of the state and is making ex-
tensive preparations for chase with
the president,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
simiiia simiIibu. Cu,.,t,r.

Jones-There seem to be smiles all
over your face this morning.
Smith-No wonder; there's a new
baby down at our house.
"H'ml"
"And new piano."
well, you'1 get precious little rest
In the future"
Don't you believe it. The baby
makes such racket you can't hear
the piano; and the piano makes such
q racket you can't hear the baby"
-Tit-Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Jan. Are PecuIiar PsoDA.

The Japanese have some peculiar
titles which seem strange to foreign
ers. They begin book at what we
call the last page and the end is
where we have the title-page. Horses.
when IN their s&ails, face the door of
the stable; men, and not women, do
the sewing. and they push the
needles Ia and out from them in
stead OF toward them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
EPosTAGE STAMPS OF A HIGHER DE.
NOMINATION THAN TWO CENTS NOT
RECEIVED ON SUBSCRIPTIONS.
THE PLANET is issued weekly. The subscrip- |
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Non price is so a year, in advance.
There are FOUR WAYS by which money can be
sent by mail at our risk In a Post Office Mon
ey Order. by Bank Check or Draft, or an Ex-
NresS Money Order. and when none Of these
can be procured, IN Registered Letter.
MONEY ORDERs.-You can buy a Money Ord
sr at your Post Office, payable at the Richmond
Post Office, and we viii be responsi BILE for It's
safe arrival
EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS can be obtained at
any office of the American Express Co, the
United States Express Co, and the WeAs Far
go and Co = Express Company. We will be re-
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panies. The Express Money Order Is n safe
md convenient way for forwarding money.
REGISTERED LETTER.-lf a Money Order
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We cannot be responsible for money sent In
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ey in any other way, you must do il at your
ewn risk.
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PLANET continued for another year after your
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decided that subscribers to newspapers who do
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sp TO date when they order the paper discon-
tinued.
COMMUNICATIONS When writing TO us
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our paper, YOU should give your name and adj
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CHANGE or ADDRESS I'm order 20 change
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he former as well "a the present address.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Very Different

Il understand that that Chicago
Spectator is receiving universal con-
CALCULATIONS for the profits he made
in his recent deal"
Yes" answered the policeman; ga
game where they use bushels of wheat
for counters is very different in its
moral aspect from a game of penny
ante, isn't il ?'-Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
In Search OF Informntion-

Old Gentleman--So you think my
daughter loves you, sir; and you wish
to marry her?
Dudeleigh-That's what I called to
see you about. Is there any insanity
in your family?
Old Gentlemap-No, sir; and there's
not going to be any.-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
An 1rresIstnbIe Innuenoe.

Hewitt-You are having a good in
huenee over Gruet.
Jewett-How so?
Hewitt-He says ne stopped sInok-
ing because you did.
Jewett-Wen, he did, in a way; when
stopped smoking stopped buying
cigars, and so don't have any to give
him.-Town Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
First Come. rir-t serwa,a

Aunt Severely - How dare you
take the money from your mission
cry box?
Wliie-Didn't you say was reg
zl1r little heathen9
You are far worse.-
Well, was saving the money for
the heather; and first come first
served."-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
An unIcfnh Cnt

"Ahl" sighed Miss Searen Yefongh,
81 dread to think of the time when
I, too, shall be old!"
''Never mind, dear" said the SYM
pathetic gusher at her side. cit
should be a great consolation to
know that you won't be kept much
longer In suspense" - Baltimore
News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
rrnnami.nion nt a.n,na

The Lancet, the well-known English
medical weekly, has been inquirins
into the question of the transmission
OF genius from father to son, and Las
found that the sons OF great poets
are generally duh dogs. Poetis
tervor is evidently spiritual flame
that burns itself out in the genera.
tion wherein 1t Is kindled
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
In n RnnstfnI nfnnh-

Whatever success have achieved
In life" said Mr.. Meekton, whatever
honor and distinction may be mine, I
owe entirely to my wife"
but what especial honor and dis
tinction do you enjoy?" asked the IN
impressionable friend.
That's a foolish question. Am /
not Henrietta's husband ?"-Washing.
ton Star
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

gr, ne anticipates
making In Canadian waters. He has
purchased fishing outfit at a cost OF
about 500, bought railroad tickets, fig
ured up hotel bills and other expenses,
and set aside an amount of money suf-
ficient to pay all bills for himself and
his wife for the trip. The fishing
tackle was sent TO his home late at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

she-Hs~ Mr.. Cutt got good table
manners?
He (sbsently)-I should say SO.
Why, II he happens to deal the cards
wrong he apologies for an hour
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
niRgeat Lie ON Record.

He-The cook has written me let
ter asking for more wages.
She-Well, isn't that all right?
''No; I don't like the letter because
she is untruthful in it."
"How SOP"
''Why, she signs It Your obedient
servant "-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

In order to trap a spiritQAasstae
medium at Genoa garlic WINS secretly
introduced on two occasions into the
food she ate just before holdiRg the
seances. In each case the spGits she
evoked are alleged 30 have had .
strong odor Of garlkc SCOUT them
London Mail.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Might Explain II.

, The honeymoon was waning.
81 can't help thinking" she re-
marked. that the clergyman looked
very solemn when he was marrying
us"
well" he answered, 'he's married
man imself."-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
An Indispensable Functionarx

Friend-But if you must reduce your
expenses, why don't you discharge
your private secretary?
His Lordship-What! And meet all
those creditors personally? I should
say certainly not!-London Tt-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
PHOTOGRAPHS.
Life IL More Sensitive to Impressions
from without Than the Most
Sensitive Dry Plate.
laon Rowles. in Rams Horn.

What wonderful thing 1t Is to
have our features fastenend upon the
sensitive plate and paperl What a
pleasure TO be able to hand good
| likeness Of ourselves to friendl
We are careful TO look our best when
the picture Is taken. We are careful
to give out as good pictures as we
can get. We do not like "snapshots'
because they do not give us chance
| TO put on our best clothes and looks.
Do we remember that all the pic
lures that are taken of US do not get
on sensitive paper, nor do all show US
at our best? The largest number of
pictures that are taken of us are
snapshots" They are taken Just as
the moment finds US without the
chance TO get ready, and when we are
not even thinking how we look. This
large number are taken when we are
not looking into a camera and are
not thinking of making an impress
sion.
What we call life Is a very sensitive
thing. 1t not only makes impress
sions but 1t also takes them. It not
only has Its pictures taken but it
also takes pictures. 1t Ia much more
sensitive than the glass or paper that
receives an image. 1t takes the i'm
preston much more quickly and
truthfully. The impressions made
upon life are much less likely to
fade.
We stamp ourselves on our words,
on our deeds, on our work. We have
heard some one say: II know who
did that work by the way 1t is done"
The individual has marked the work
with himself. He is known by his
work and his work "tells on" him.
Doubtless painting of Raphael or
a Murillo, without n name, could be
recognized by the quality and kind
of work.
We leave our pictures with, YES
upon. our conversation and conduct.
our manner and spirit, in the hearts
of those about us. These remain
long after we have forgotten what
we said or did, the impression re-
mains where we so carelessly put 1t.
Whether sweet or sad, right or
wrong, the thing we said or did, ii
shall surely be like Longfellow's
song:
breathed a song into the air
II fell to earth knew not where;
For who has sight so keen and strong.
That II can follow the flight OF song?
Long. long afterward in an oak
found the arrow, stiH unbroke;
And the song from beginning to end.
found again In the heart OF a friend
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
NeCessftx

With beef and corn so very high
That worry mars our sleep
Well soon eat terrapin and pie
Because they're rather cheap.
-Waship gton Star
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Il sometImn. Hammer.

"And they're married. knew they
were engaged"
"Yes, they're married. The en-
gagement has been succeeded by q
number OF pitched battles. Brook
lYn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
A Distinction.

"Does de razor pull. boss2" asked
the barber.
NO." replied the man in the chair.
The racer only catches and YOU do
the pullin0."-Chic9Rc Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
A Stnx-nf-Hnme-

The impecune missed: by the sea,
Or TO the mountains, shall go?
Or shall HE me peacefully
To some quaint rustic place knowr'
Alas! for musings unused In vain;
He thought the trouble twas to pack,
And putting up his cash again
Remained in top floor. hall room, back
IN. Y. Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
RING FOUND IN TURTLE.
LOng-LOst Gem Il Discovered by Hun
cry ChicaEoans and Sent to
It's Fair Owner

The ever truthful Susquehanna
(Pa.) correspondent Of the Chicago In
ter Ocean reports that 13 years ago
Miss Beatrice Harridan and a party OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Cut Rnte-

Witsor-What did the surgeon
charge for performing the operation2
Kidder-Wen, you see ne and I be-
long TO the same lodge, and he made
a cut rate for me.-Chicago Amer
lean.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

CoLoRED people who initiate the bad
and immoral practices Of the lower
strata of white folks should be made to
do better,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Extinct volcanoes" seem to have
some OF the most celebrated charac-
seristicS Of sleepy-looking mules
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
How He described Him.eIr.

A Mississippi gentleman, in answer
ing a matrimonial advertisement,
stated that be was "a Muskler Man
and widower % years old, with
Gray Dyes g. ORION hair six feet
hiQh"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

"I can't get on with that y oung wom-
an at ALL"
whats the trouble?"
'Oh, she gets angry when say she's
mature, and she gets angry when say
she's immature. "-Tit-Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

THE world wasn't made in day and
neither has any race ever reached its
full growth of development in forty
years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Blobbe- Ripper hoe bros-n theau
mobile record.
Slobbs What time I'D he make?
''Sixty-six minu--~ 20 ru.. over
people. ---Philade!rts, E~card
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
OhafInncr

BY giving In a bit man may
Avoid share OF sorrow;
The man who yields an inch to-day
May gain a yard tomorrow.
--WashLnRton Star
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
MADE STRANGE CATCH.
baltimore Doctor Tried HIS New Ang
IinS Tackle In the Dark with
Peculiar Results

A prominent physician of Baltimore
has been busy Of late trying to regu-
late his practice 50 that he may enjoy
extended fishing trip. His early
'ements have not been propi-
ouRh he has boosted of the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Kind Lady-What made you burst
out crying like that, little man?
Little Autobiography just sat
down on my jam tartI-Ally Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
SATURDAY. AUGUST 80 1902.

WE must set standard of excellence
and work up TO it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

jealousy is but another name for
inordinate seIf-esteem- - MilOauLee
Sentinel
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Entered in the Post Office at Richmond. Va.
- second class matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
The Similarity.

Mrs. MISUNDERSTANDING is so much
like golf!
Mrs. Jones-In what way?
Mrs. Newlywed-Why, it looks so
easy TO those who haven't tried it'll
Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

WE must be polite and obliging. In
sulting colored people must be sent to
the rear.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
Notice III

The East End Memorial Burial Asso-
clatlon of Richmond informs the pub-
nc that having purchased six (6) acres
OF land, situated in Henrico County.
near the city of Richmond. sdioinine
Oakwood cemetery and that they are
o1sposlng OF the same, in sectious, half
sectlons and at the Following terms.
Sections, $500 and Half Sections.
$500.
The situation of this Cemetery is
nigh, dry and rolling and accessible to
the Richmond Traction Street Railway
and Seven Pines Railway lines, adioin-
ing lakewood cemetery.
This Association has at q considera-
bic expense divided this tract of land
INTO sections, erected fence around its
boundaries, which with the additional
improvements contemplated, will be an
lnducement TO those desiring or con.
templating purchasing resting places
Tor their deceased relatives and friends.
Inc attention of the general public ia
solclted and advantageous inducements
offered.
j. r. Griffin, President, No. 2419 f.
Broad street; K. a. Washington, Secre-
tary. Old Phone, 1888.
For information, apply to John cole
man, Keeper, No. 1920 p street: VIM.
Custalo, 702 East Broad street; w. II.
Jones, 1887, st. Peter street: w. n
Lewis, SO6 Buchanan street; Samuel
Meredith, 1928 North Goth street; JOS
eph Robinson, No. 40 LIST Market or 2SII
9-mlle Road; ID. J. Chavers, Supt., 1927
harrington street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
published every Saturday by JOHN MTTCHEIJ-
JR., at 81 North 4th Street, Richmond, Va
JOHN ruTIHELL. JR., : EDITOR.

All communications intended for publication
should be sent so as to reach us by "Wednesday.
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,athed a song into the air,

breathed a song into the air.
II fell to earth knew not where;
For who has sight so keen and strong.
That II can follow the flight OF song?
Long. long afterward in an oak
! found the arrow, stil unbroke;
And the song from beginning to end.
found again in the heart OF a friend.
Young People.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-08

The people of Cleveland have no kick to make when they can buy gas for Il cents per thousand feet. In an endeayor to defeat a measure before the council of that city one man who was opposed to the passage of cer- tain ordinance attempted to bribe some of the councilmen. His scheme was exposed and he is now in jail awaiting trial, The story of the affair is told by an exchange as follows: "The or dinance came on for final passage on Monday of last week, and before a vote was taken Councilman Kohl arose and drew from his pocket a roll of twenty-one hundred dollar bills, which that they had been given to him on condition that he support an amend ment which would kill the ordinance. In addition, he stated that this money had been given him with the assurance that $3,000 more would be paid after the ordinance had been killed. Several others councilmen are reported to have been approached in the same way. The person alleged to have given the bribe was apprehended by the police on leav- ing the council chamber and committed to jail on ball. After the above dis closure the opposition was reduced to five or six councilmen, and the ordi- nance was finally passed by a substan- tial majority"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-08
HEARD N gassINa

During the past fiscal year 6S2 li- quor licenses were taken out in Fair field county, and somebody who has been looking into the arithmetic of the situation says that this number is smaller than the figures for four years out of the last ten.--Hartford Post.
 President Roosevelt will make three extended trips through the country this fall The first one will be through New England. The second one will be through Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Illinois and Maryland. me third will take in the south as far as San An. torio, Tex. The trips will begin ill September and will last until early December. This will revive the old question of whether president is justi, fled Tn ''stumping" the country in his own behalf.-New Haven Union.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-08
Hanover Park

Has been greatly improved this sea son. The grounds are we'll adapted for excursions of all kinds, having all kinds of amusement features, includ- ing Merry -Go-Round, Boats, Switch back Railway, Naptha Launch, Sum- mer Theater, Baseball Grounds, Elk cellent Restaurant. Special attention given to Sunday schools. For par ticu1ars address.
 MANAGER HANOVER PARK.
 Meriden. Conn.