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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

when played on anybody else and so
encoura &c him in his career of crime.
and we don't turn on him when he
plays trick on ourselves. The only
thing to do is to hoist Williams on his
own petard. That is, when he plays
a trick on any of US fellows that man
must play the same trick or one equal
~ as good on Williams. think we can
cure him. | am going with him now
down TO the theater. OF course we are
going on the street car, and il will be
full of people at this hour, and Will
liams will probably try his conversa-
tion joke on me. If he does. | am go
ing to hand it right back again. There
comes Williams now. Keep quiet and
watch your papa's smoke"
Williams blew breezily in with a
cheerful tale of how he had initiated
another mans voice over the telephone
and told friend of this man to come
right downtown, as he had to see him
at once on the most important bust
ness. "And the poor sucker is tearing
like mad downtown at this minute"
said Williams, gleefully. But all he
will find will be darkened office and
closed door. o, but won't he be sore
at Clarkson, and won't he jump on him
tomorrow? Maybe not
Stoner and Williams started for the
theater and at the corner took cable
train well filled with people going
downtown.
The two took seats well in the CEN
ter of the car. They talked about a
variety of subjects until, after a few
minutes, more people getting on the
car at every corner, the aisle was filled,
and Williams, CHANGING around, seemed
to think it was proper moment to
have fun with Stoner. The latter was
telling Williams about business deal
that he was trying to put through,
and as one of the members of the firm
that employed him was on the car
he talked low. He had just said: 81
told Denner that l could fix the thing
up all right"
What" said Williams, with great
earnestness and in a loud tone, "your
fiancee broke off the engagement?
shut up" said Stoner, flushing.
'Don't be a fool"
/ Well" went on Williams, rushing
to his own destruction, for Stoner was
preparing for him, suppose she did
object to your drinking and card play
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

With the law and way of Christ the
conscience has vitality To do. This is
evidenced in the growth of that
power into fine and just apprecia-
ton of Christ's mind and spiri,: the
manifestation of a divine sensitive
ness that makes it quick to receive
and ready to give the messages from
on high; the increase Of its activ-
ity over all the details OF our Ese.-
Rev. Dr.. Bartholow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Too Good Ito ne e.

Dolly-Please, Miss Sharp, mamma
says, have you really left your song.
at home?
Miss Sharp-Yes, dear. Why?
Dolly-Well, papa says it sounds toe
good to be truel-Tit-B Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Knew a Thing or Two.

Benedict-How is it you've never
thought seriously of marriage, old
man?
Bachelor-But l have, dear bow.
That's the very reason why I'm still
sing le.-Ally Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Well Mated.

Husband-Do you mean to say that
your judgment is superior to mineP
Wife-Certainly not, my dear. Our
choice of life partners proves that in
inferiority of judgment we are equal.
Chicago American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Human Nature.

II despise hypocrite," says
Boggs.
$50 do J." says Cloggs. ''Now, take
knoggs, for example; he's the biggest
hypocrite on earth. I despise that
man."
''But you appear to be his best
friend"
"Oh, yes; 1 try to appear friendly
towards him. 1t pays better in the
end."-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
shown below
Won by a Hair.

First Fusser-What do you see at
tractive in that girl, anyhow?
Second Ditto-Why, man; her hair.
First Ditto-Oh! I see. Just capil--
larry charlottesville Record.
Their ill-will is but a sign of effec-
tiveness, as Kisses are the sign of APP
probat ton for a well-acted villain
st. Paul Globe.
If you can get an article ten cents
cheaper downtown than in the
suburbs by all means take an after
noon off and get it. Anyway the
street car company needs the money
more than your own corner mer-
chant. ,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Passengers ON Great Lake..

The number of passengers carried
by boats on the great lakes is from
a quarter to third of a million each
season.-Albany Argus.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
Ownership of Real E.ta.n In Ru..i.

The Russian department. of agri-
culture has lately published stats
tics showing the area of land owned
by private individuals in the 46 prov
inces of European Russia, aggregat-
ing 267,124,s36 acres. The proprie-
tors of this area are classified as
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24

An IpcomprehensibiIIty.
White folks Is SO foolish
pey worries me heap.
'Sists on eatin' turkey
When 'possum'S jes' as cheap.
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-01-24
+ air Isle Of the Sea
victoria. of the Seychelles, Is Described
as the Most utiful in he
II IS SItuated in the Indian Ocean

ON many readers know any
thing about the Seychelles?
Many time have l men
TONED these islands, to be
met with the question,
where are they?" Their
comma ratiye SmalIuaSS and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

their half-worn garments made over at
small expense with low-priced furs. One
tires quickly of these mixed furs. audit
is not at all probable that combinations
of this year will be fashionable next
winter, so, after all, there is no special
economy in having garments made
over.
The new coats and wraps in cloth
velvet and peau de sole are handsome
and substantial garments. Practically
all are three-quarters length, against
the very long coats worn last year. This
seasons coats are larger and looser, and
their sleeves follow the prevailing fash
ion of extreme amplitude. A large num-
Der of light-colored wraps are seen. A
very elegant wrap of deep cream-col-
ored cloth is faced with satin of the
same color. the satin being yelled with
accordion-plaited brown chiffon, with
a border of ecru lace. The coat is
trimmed around the shoulders, upper
sleeves and skirt with alternate rows of
narrow and wide brown velvet ribbon.
There is a rundown collar of mink.
with long stole ends of brown chiffon
striped with ecru lace. The large XII
mono sleeves are deeply bordered with
mink.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1903.

previous efforts. This affair of ann
ual occurrence has Hong been the
can of bringing to our fair city
MANY hundreds of visitors, and its in
fluence in this direction grows great
er every year the thousands of dol
lars worth of free advertising given
in the metropolitan newspapers doing
much to focus the attention of q large
portion of the American people upon
our popular midsummer featur CAS-
bury Park Journal.
The children employed in the Pater-
son mills and factories will receive
with joy the announcement of the
visit to the Silk City this week of
Private Secretary John L. Swayze.
1t will be a delight to them to have
a holiday just before Christmas, while
the Governors representative is in
the city investigating the child labor
stituaton. Newark Evening News.
There is q very funny story coming
from Trenton that the State Senators
may clash with the Governor the
coming session of the Legislature,
should the latter continue to ignore
them in making appointments. What
do the Senators want that the Cover
nor has not given them? 1t seems
to be his practice to accept the recon-
mendations of Senators as to all coun-
ty appointments, and in a measure he
has listened to them regarding APP
pointments in which the whole State
is interested, but in which he, of
right, exercises independent Judgment
There does not seem to be any room
or reason for a clash between the
Governor and Senators, and doubtless
there will be none. Camden Courier.
The opening of the two new thea
tres means the use of more posters on
the bill-boards about town, to adver-
tise the attractions. As a consequence
there is more paper to be washed or
oOAh oh Wy uho laiH duu Wlnus'
Some of the streets have been badly
Uttered for some days, and something
should be done to at least reduce the
nuisance to a minimum. There is an
ordinance that prohibits the placing
of circulars, handbills or waste paper
in the streets or into the vestibnles or
yards or upon the porches of build
inRs, or the sweeping of waste mater
Ial into the streets, under a penalty of
ten dollars. This ought to be extend.
ed so as to require the bill-posters to
keep the street clear of the waste
paper for which they are RESPONSE
BILE. Trenton Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
IN FASHIONS REALM.
Latest in FurS and WhRps show Va
riety and Comb nations
without Limit.

One of the prettiest combinations is
ermine with squirrel. The latterfur has
o the prestige that it once enjoyed, but
1t is still considered modish. Trimmed
With ermine a set of squirrel presents
lutte an elegant appearance, says the
New York Post. Mink and brett
ichwantz are another good combination
Why furs should be mixed up indls-
Intimately as regards color When the
yogue of one color is being so widely eX-
plotted in gowns and hats is something
If a mystery. The importers WINDOWS
Ire filled with things to match. me
,reat popularity Of u and violets
5 rivaled just now with the growing
rogue for all-gray combinations in
GOWNS, furs and millinery. The tones
jhade from gun metal to the palest pearl
md silver, and there is a notable absence
If the cold and unsympathctic shades OF
.ray. This is a dignified color, suitable
always for matrons' wear, and Is the
.olor of all others to bring out the
,heen and beauty of white hair. 1t Is
llso a color extremely becoming to
Jouthful beauty of the r~ichly-colorea
ypes. A red-haired woman is often
charming when gowned in gray, II
Is for chinchilla, it seems almost 10
lave been made for women OF that
ype.
Without any particular excuse for ii
here has appeared a singular INVASION
If military coats, in blues, reds n
trays, with high choker collars II
)rass buttons. Some of these are tight
ltting and have deep turnover GUNS IN
aid with white broadcloth. Three-quar-
er "Garde" and "Militaire' coats in
navy and the lighter army blue are also
ieen. They are dashing in style n
,ecoming to many women One would
,ardly choose to W such a striking
;armen unless her wardrobe included
,everal other wraps.
A white furry beaver bonnet is
trimmed with a cluster of white os-
rich tips and is lined with white crepe
lie chine. Very wide strips of the crepe
re trimmed on the ends with rulileS
dyed with frills of the same. With
his was shown a long coat, white cloth,
.overed with a heavy guipure lace.
There was a cape collar which did not
meet by several inches. This was bor-
erred with ermine, and was held to-
ether with three silk cords and square
earl buttons, Ermine collar and cuffs.
The black silk coat, once omnipres-
mt, has suffered an almost complete eX-
motion. Even covert coats are out, ex-
.ept for morning wear and shopping.
he materials now in favor are velvet,
leavy smooth cloth, 2ibeline and fancy
'loakings. Fur coats are always good
lyle, and more of them will be worn
his year than ever, for the reason that
he many fantastic combinations al
owed will permit many women to have
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
COMMENT.

An advertising campaign of reason
magnitude is in itself an indica-
4 the responsibility of a store.
ERblic has learned to recognize
this. THAT must be a good store for
/ see its advertisement everywhere
is a oommon remark nowadays. 1t is
born of the knowledge that advertis-
ing is more or less costly, and that t
cannot be used p%roftably to exploit
inferior ds.-Elizabeth Times.
Imagination plays a large part in
some of the stories of hold-ups and
attempted robberies by masked men
which have been given publicity since
the raid of a desperate gang on the
East Side. But Christmas is coming
and in a few days the "reign of terri
or" will give way to the rain of gifts
a shower which none of us tries to
escape. Camden Post Telegram.
President Ayres is ready to begin
another active campaign in the inter-
ests Of the Parade and Chlldren's
Carnival, which there is every reason
to believe, profiting by the few mis-
taxes of other years, will surpass all
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

1t is an interesting fact not generally
known that, although King Edward has
conferred on his nephew a British field
marshal's baton. the German emperor
has not the power to return the COM
pliment. The kaiser himself is not
even a field marshSl of his own army.
as it is al unbroken German rule that
no officer a receive his marshal's
baton unless he has commanded an
army corps in war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

] In having q new law drawn up
which is to be so worded that it will
be constitutional, the Exempt Fire
mems Association is doing what the
Evening News urged when the courts
decision was given, setting aside the
old law. 1t is to be hoped that the
measure will pass. If anybody has
won a reward from the State it is the
volunteer tiremen and tax exemption
on $500 is a small remuneration for
their services. Get a bill that is con
s%titutional, vet covering the desired
point, and there is no doubt but that
it will receive the support of a great
majority of the State Legislature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

Commercial agents who travel in the
British Isles are exempt from all taxes
and special trade licenses or conces-
sions, except in case of those commodi-
ties for the sale of which special public
license is requisite. In the latter case
foreign agents are subject to the regular
trade regulations governing the sale of
excise commodities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
The Marriage Knot,

The tying of the marriage knot is
nowadays but a figure of speech, but in
ancient Babylon it formed an important
part of the marriage ceremony. Then
the priest took a thread from the gar
ment Of the bride and another from that
of the Bridegroom and formed them into
a knot which he gave to the bride, thus
symbolizing the binding nature of the
union.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

BUTLER, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Two deaths
and four new cases form the typhoid
fever record for the day as reported
to the executive committee. The con-
tributions now received amount to over
$4,000. a carload of canned goods
and provisions donated has arrived.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
Few Going There Vow.

For some reason immigration to the
Philippines is falling off. in this partic-
ular furnishing a sharp contrast to the
record here. During the past year the
number CT Srriyals in the islands showed
a decline of NOR than 5000. In nation
atty this decrease is noticed principal
ly among the Americans.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

Colonel Pope, of bicycle fame, re-
Gently said that the first essential to
business success is "advertising;"
that the second essential was "big
advertising:" and the third, "bigger
advertising'"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

When people want help they adver-
tise in The Evening News. Those
looking for help should bear this in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

"Educatin' some men" said Uncle
Eben, "is a good deal like givin' a Fiji
Islander a check on de national bank.
He's got it, but what is he gwine to do
wifi t?"-Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

PARIS. Dec. 1S.-A dense fog which
enveloped Paris caused a collision be-
tween two electric cars in the suburb
of Noisy-le-Sec. Nineteen persons were
injured, seven of them seriously.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

People who are troubled with the
frost IN the windows of a cold room may
keep them transparent Ivy rubbing them
with glycerin. This will prevent a
heavy frost forming on them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
Books Tint HeIned Him.

Mark Twain wrote down the names Of
his W works when he was once asked
to make out a list of the "bOoks which
had helped him."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
Agricultural Machinery.

England makes but a third of the ma
chinery used by its farmers. Of the re-
mainder 81 ,30S, 900 worth of it comes
from America and $212,OO from Can.
ada.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
Furniture Warehouse Destroyed.

OMAHA, Neb, Dec. 1S.-Fire has
destroyed the furniture warehouse and
factory of Beebe & Runyan. Loss,
100000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

MOSCOW, Dec. S.-William ]. Bry-
an has arrived here on a visit to Count
Tolstoi. Mr., Bryan will proceed from
here to st. Petersburg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
Labor Unions in Britain.

At the close of 1902 there were in the
United Kingdom 1,183 trade unions with
a total membership of 1915, SOC.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
Density Of Formulation.

While Europe has 107 people to the
square mile, Asia has but So, Africa II
and Australia IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

If you have a vacant room, the
Evening News can fill it..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18

The citizens of Carteret are justified
in their protest against having the
name of that place juggled around at
the will of two or three manufacturers
simply to crafty a personal desire for
notoriety. The town is known as
Carteret, it is an appropriate name
and cannot be improved upon. 1t has
given the place a standing in the State
and when the name is mentioned
people at once think of a busy manu-
featuring town on Staten Island
sound.
The place has grown at such strides
within the past few years that it
should be incorporated and have some
local improvements developed. The
scattered portions of the town should
be drawn together under a local gov
eminent, streets opened and graded.
The place is one of the largest sources
OF evenue now for Woodbridge town
ship and should it be incorporated the
money collected there could be used
to develop that immediate locality
instead of being spread >all over the
ould be ID order for Sewaren to
suit or else join with Carteret
government. This once accom
a, the Woodbridge township
ittee would have nothing to say
a trolley line along Staten
I'D sound from Perth Amboy to
teret. where one should be. The
d would be a decided benefit to
|th Sewaren and Carteret ana 1t is
bly, the fear existing in Woodbridge
hat that town will be entirely ignor-
BID, that prevents this improvement
being accomplished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-18
A Good Hnafeaa.

1t is a good hostess who never i%nclines
her guests unconsciously to look at the
clock.-"The Damsel and the Sage"
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-08-27
Not over-Wise.

There is an old allegorical picture OF
a girl scared at q grass-hopper, but IN
The act OF treading on snake. This Is
paralleled by the man who spends q
large sum Of money building a cyclone
cellar, but neglects to provide his FAM
lily with bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as safeguard against bowel COM
plants. whose victims outnum Der those
Of the cyclone hundred TO one. This
remedy is everywhere recognized as the
most prompt and reliable me,llcine in
use for these diseases For sale by II,
L. Merrihew.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-08-27

The st. Louis and San Francisco
Railroad Company made the following
announcement June 10Th, 1908: son
June eth, our line was completed 10
sulphur, Indian Territory, placing at
the service Of hcalthseekers and the
travelling public a resort OF such uuusua
beauty, and curative waters Of such
established potency in the treatment OF
disease, as are certain TO attract visitors
In large numbers The virtue Of thclc
Sulphur Springs has long been an e..
tabiishcd thing among residents Of the
southwest, and only lack Of railway
transportation has retarded the growth
OF the town;(in fact notwithstanding
this serious drawback sulphur has had
steady and substantalgrowth, aud
AN ever-incredsing number Of transient
visitors. But few years ago ther,
were only few small houses in Tia.
place, built and maintained by people
who had come In search Of health,
found II. and, being impressed with the
beauty OF their environments decided
to locate there permanently. The
number Of these has increased monthly
and yearly, until today sulphur has
donned the garb OF a populous little
city, Boosting a well-reguIated munich
pal government, excellent hotels, bath
houses, casinos, stone business houses
and banks-in fact everything nocea-
sary TO the comfort and, entertainment,
Of guests.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-08-27
BrigbfS Disease.

The largts snm ever l'ad for pre-
tripiion, changed hands in Sen Inn
cisco, Aug. 80, 1901. The transfer in
VOWED in coin aud stock sIic 800. 90 and
was paid by rary Of bssiness mcnfo
a specific Tor ighps Disease aud Dia-
betcs, hiherioi nrab,c diseases.
They commence tie serious investi-
CATION ( the fpecGc Nov. 10, 1900
They interviewed scJres OF tie cured
aud tried It out on as merits by putting.
over three dozen cases on the treatmeps
ana watching thrm. They also got ply
siclans to name chronic, incurable cases.
ana administered il With the physicians
Tor judges. Or to Aug. %, eighty-seyep
per cent OF Tie icst oGsts woe eitbe
wei or progressing iavorably.
There Seine but thirteen per cent Of
iaiiures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the Transaction. Theproceedines
OF the investigating committee and their
clinical reports Of the test eases were
published and viii be mailed free ON
application. Address john j. FuLroS
COMPANY, 42O Montgomery st. San
francisco, Cal.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-08-27
from Prairie Schooner to Oyer
land Limited.

Under this title the July Review OF
Reviews contains q well illustrated art
i,le that deals with ths history and de-
We opment Ct the Chicago & North
Western RS. one OF the largestand best
managed railway properties 10 the
country. The article isespecially timely
by reason OF the recent opening OF the
North-Wesiern's new double track
across the plains from Chica to the
Missouri River at council Bluff.
1t should be read by all who are inter
ested in the recent rapid growth OF tn
Northwest. Copies Of the article bound
in Re'iew Of Reviews covers, can be Sc
cured on application to G A. WALKER
he North Westerns ropreteElatiye in
salt Lake City.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-08-27

Mrs. Nellie Allen. OF South FOX, KY
says she has prevented attacks Of
cholera morlui by iehr2 Chamber
lain, Stomach md Liver Tablets when
she felt an attack coming on. Such
attacks ale usually tansed 10y iudigcs-
tion and these Tablets are just what is
needed TO cleanse the stomach and ward
off the approaching attack. Attacks OF
bilious collie may be prevented in the
same way. For sale by II, B. Meui-
hew.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-08-27
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