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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

bert was complete separation of the
official and residential functions of the
embassy. The chancellory, which oc-
cupies wing OF the main structure,
and the construction of which was be-
gun during the regime of Lord Paunce-
'fote, facilitates this. Prior to the cree
ton of this addition visitors to the en-
bassy were compelled to go along the
side of the house TO a wing OF the
building located not far from the kitch-
en-, where they transacted their bust
ness with one of the secretaries. The
'chancellory is now near the building
line of the embassy, and in conse-
,quence the distinguished visitor who
enters through this portion of the
structure feels no impairment of his
dignity. The chancellory contains a
reception room and three offices. the
walls of the latter being well-nigh COW
erred with the volumes of a valuable
reference library.
The British embassy is perhaps the
most interesting diplomatic establish
ment at Washington, as it Is, from a
monetary standpoint, unquestionably
the most valuable Of the residential
properties owned by foreign govern
ments at the capital of the United
States. 1t is most advantageously sit
mated at central point in Connecticut
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
F4NKlNG ON THESE THINGS
High Thinking often the ProgenitOr
of High Purpose and Noble
Deed-The First Step.

When we are hidden to be perfect even
rs our Father in Heaven is perfect, the
strongest soul among us is likely to be
Gismayed at the task set before it. 1t
seems like an INDUCTION to reach Heaven
at a bound. That it merely seems so
may be true, because surely cd does not
anticipate sudden perfection on the part
OF His people. He intends them to grow
in grace, and Knows that only by His
own Infinite patience. can we be mold ed
into Divine similarity. Happily, Paul
comes to the rescue of those of us who
have looked at the ideal Christian state.
and, discouraged. have cried out: 1t il
high. oh. so high. / cannot attain to it,
The apostle seems to bresN no he SOL
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
THE BRITISH EMBASSY AT WASHINGTON.

street to give an air of seclusion to the
place, the effect being heightened by
the massive fence. which encloses the
grounds. The front door is approached
by an asphalt driveway and walks
another leading to the chancellory wing.
The magnificent hall. which is enter
ed from massive doorway, is from an
architectural standpoint. one of the
gems of the embassy At the end of
the spacious apartment is a wide stair
case, down which LOOKS a splendid por-
trait of the late Queen Victoria. valued
at $4,000. The hall is without extern
sive ornamentation. The wainscotins
is of marble, and the paper is of rich
red tint The staircase is of walnut
which has been enameled white.
Sir Herbert gave much thought &c
the decoration and arrangement of his
study, which is TO the right of the en-
trance hall. and directly opposite the
two large drawing rooms. The study
the ambassador had papered in red
with figures of Greek desien in Grim.
son, the effect being rich and Identified
At the rear of the staircase previously
mentioned is the dining room. contain
ing fully 800 square feet Of floor space
and capable of accommodating a dinner
party of exceptional size. A particu-
larly notable room is the ballroom on
the first floor near the dining room
This apartment is AZ feet in length by
20 feet in width. and the whole orna.
mentation is in gold, the wall rarer be-
inc emhellished in Gree design.
The silver service which the British
government has furnished for the use
OF its representative at WASHINGTON on
the occasion of formal bqnouets is
valued Mt $4,000. To this Mrs. Herbert
had addNo her magnificent collection ot
silver and cut glass ware. and now all
Will have to be repac'-ed and sent back
to ENGLAND. The generous expenditure
which the British government incurred
at the suggestion of Sir Herbert. also
embraced considerable outlaws for
undermining the diplomatic residence
in every possible way. An electric
illuminating plant and steam heating
plants were installed, the latter being
in duplicate, so that in case one euuip-
ment became imperative the other NAV
be Immediately commissioned. And all
these changes and improvements will
fall to the successor of Sir Herbert to
enjoy. 1t seems especially sad that one
who was at home at Washington. SO
well acquainted with President Roose-
welt, having made his intimate friend
ship during his former service at the
British embassy. and one whose wife
was an American, the daughter OF
Richard T. Wilson, of New York
should not have been permitted to
serve his country for several years as
ambassador at Washington. The i'm
provements which Sir Herbert caused
to be made in the embassy, however.
will be reminder for many years to
come of his short term of service az
British ambassador at Washington.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

ment and decoration when his appoint
ment to the post at Washington was
made last year. During the incum-
bency of Lord Pauncefote the great
drawback Of the embassy was the lack
of brightness in many of the rooms,
due in part to the shade trees which
surround the building. Under the d.
rection of Sir Herbert every one of the
so odd rooms into which the ambassa-
.dorial residence is divided, was reno
waited or remodeled, and the general
atmosphere of the mansion by recourse
TO light wall coverings and hangings,
while the ceilings were all painted a
cream color, that is in perfect harmony
with the general decorative scheme.
most important change in the ar
rangement of the house and one which
was specially appreciated by Sir Her
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
HANDY ROPE HALTER.
IL Consists OF Hn1f-Inch Cotton Rope,
10 or ~ Feet Long, with
Ring in Both Ends.

We use 1t for bride, halter and
TO ring hogs with. In using it for a
bride or halter, we approach the horse
on the left hand and take the ring in
our right hand; throw it up over the
horses neck by putting it under and
over the neck from the right side, as
at a, in Fig. 2, draw the ring down
under the jaw at C, double the rope
and put it through the ring as shown
at b in Fig 1, turn the loop one-half
over so the rope crosses where it goes
through the ring and put the loop in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
SHEEP AND FERTILITY.
With Divine Assistance Run-Down
Farms Can BE Restored To High
state OF Productiveness

A good flock of sheep will do any land
good and is the best of property for a
run down farm. A Michigan authority
on sheep says: Land that could not
be cropped profitably, owing to wheat
raising, is now yielding larger crops
than when it was virgin soil. Great
opportunities have been presented in
building up these rundown farms,
which could be purchased for half what
they proved to be worth when restored.
Michigan soil recuperates rapidly when
given an opportunity. My land is worth
double what | paid for it seven years
ago. l ripped up some clover sod and
planted it in corn June 81 last The
crop yielded 100 bushels of grain. An
other field yielded 1875 bushels of ear
corn. Yet all this land was so badly
run down few years ago that it would
b not raise enough TO justify planting it.
These rundown wheat lands, when built
up, grow as good corn as | ever saw in
Iowa or Illinois; in fact, it is the best
corn land, owing to it's warmth in early
spring. The Michigan feeder has two
sources of profit, one from the gain OF
~ ohN ohOIhSi Wy lHS duulJlOn
OF the fertility to his farm, which. in the
course of few years. doubles its value
All these opportunities are not gone
by any means. Plenty of rundown
farms are yet to be had. and the task
OF building them up is by no means
formidable with ovine assistance. In
i've to seven years values may be
doubled and feeding operations are
bound to pay during that period, ad-
hitting the possibility of one or two
bad years."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Just Wanted a Chnnce.

Mister Judge" called out colored
witness after he had been on the stand
a full hour. ''lyin say one word sub %
Eyes" replied the judge, what is
it,"
Hits des dis, sub: Eff you'll des
make de lawyers set down en- keep still
two minutes, en- gimme Twin chance,
I'll whirl in en- tell de truth. Atlanta
Constitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
A Hopeless Case.

"a great big. able-bodied man like you
ought to be ashamed to ask stranger
for money" said the well-to-do citizen
CT know ought" answered Meander-
ing Mike. But. mister. I'm jes' natural
ly too kind-hearted to tap i'm on de-
head and take it away from him..
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
KneW the Pnffern-

Landlady-I'll have to request you to
pay in advance. Mr.. Shortleigh.
Shortleigh-Why, amt my trunk
good for a weeks board?
Landlady-No, it looks like one Of
those emotional trunks.
ortleigh-Emotional?
Landlady-Yes; one that is easily
moved.-Philadelph Inquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
In Pleasant FIeId..

"Yes." unused the person who fet<
out an occasional audible thought. IN
certainly makes hay while the SUN
shines"
What haymafer do you refer tor
asked his friend. who was afflicted with
the rubber habit /
why. the man who marrles a grass
widow" replied he OF the clamoroua
Observation-Disclosures Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

DE people in dis neighborhood is de
most shockin'ly ill-bred persons dat
ever run acrost." said Wandering Mike.
DER lack of information about de pro-
prieties is scan'lous"
What have dey been doin'?" asked
Flooding Pete.
No less dan tree of 'em has offered
me breakfast food fur luncheon!"-
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
HANDY ROPE AND RINGS,

the horses mouth for bride and
around the nose at in Fig. 2, for hal
ter. AS bride it is one of the incest
things to teach a colt to lead. The
operation is always to pull the colt
sidewise so as to be sure to move him.
In pulling on the rope il pulls to some
extent through the colts mouth and
cuts and hurts, and the instant the
rope is loosened it quits hurting, and
We do not have TO make very many
side pulls until the colt will follow you
at your command. AS q halter ii can
be used for horse, COW, calf, sheep,
etc. 1t is very handy to carry; can be
put in the pocket, 1t comes In good
use to get the horses out of the pasture
in the morning. We can make a halter
with each ring aud lead two horses.
The halter will fit any kind and sized
animal.
1t is just the thing to ring an old
SOW with. Loop it around the upper
jaw and tie her to a post or fence, as
in Fig. 3, and she will just stand and
pull back her best, and squeal. and
hold perfectly still for one to put the
ring in, or I'LL her nose full for that
matter. 1t is easy to get il off of the
nose, for as soon as the rope is united
and let loose the sow can throw it off,
for it will not stick on account of the
ring. 1t is also the same way with the
horse. AS soon as the loop is taken out
of the mouth or from over the nose,
by holding to the rope it will unfasten
itself, the loop running through the
ring. 1t is the handiest cheap thing
we have on the farm.-A. 8. Forsman,
in Ohio Farmer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Industrial Note.

"Oo-ooh!" shudders the fair young
thing. who is going through the iron
works. What makes that awful sQueaI
every time they start the metal through
those monster rolls?"
That" explains her guide, 'is the pig
iron. Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Tn Against IL,

The tramp was beginning quite hun.
cry to feel, so he asked the lady to give
him a meal, at a farmhouse where he
did stop. The kind-hearted female took
him to the shed, and, getting the ak, She
feelingly said: Pray, sir, help your
self to a chop. ENQUIRER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Use American Tools.

For high-grade work requiring pre-
cision and excellence, there is to be-
found in nearly every machine shop In
Germany a group of Aemrican tools-&.
silent tribute to the remarkable position
held in the world to-day by the Ameri,
can machine tools work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
The Ignorant HALF.

She-Do you believe that half the
world don't know how the other hale
lives?
He-Yes; I believe the half that mind
their own business don't.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Artist Loses His Trensure..

collection OF paintings vaIued as
more than $4,000. and collection OF
trinkets and souvenirs gathered durinS
two years sojourn inthefar east. wera
destroyed recently by fire in the studio.
of ]. Ambrose Pritchard, an artist al
Boston. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
He Was Too strong.

MY boy tells me you discharged
him." said the late ofice-boy's mother.
You advertised for a strong boy, and
/ certainly thought he was strong
enough"
Madam" replied the merchant" he
was too strong. He broke all the rules
OF the office and some of the furniture
In the two days he was with us"-Tit-
Bits. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Getting Around a DimcuIt

Ward Worker-No, sir; I'd never sell
my vote. I'd
Candidate-Ah! but won't you rent it
to me for day?
Ward Worker-Well, that's different
IN. Y. Mail and Express.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Not a Slave.

''Why did you begin smoking again ?"
''Well, found that could let it alone
IL l wanted to, so there's no danger of
my becoming a slave to it, If / had
found out that was unable to quit, I'd
have sworn off for good. "-Chicago
American
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
belonged 80 Frederick the Great,

The German emperor possesses a cane
which belonged to Frederick the Great.
who always carried it on his many bait
tlefelds. Frederick died in his arm>
chair, having refused TO take to his beS
when dying, and he held this cane In his
hand at the moment of his death.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Works Both WAYS.

She-I wonder what makes a man
nervous when he proposes to a womanT
He-The same thing, no doubt, that
makes a woman nervous when he
doesn't propose.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
No Doubt Of II.

Rather a clever poem" said the
edltor' handing back the manuscript;
30 you know who is the author Of
these lines?"
Or course" replied the proud
rather; didn't tell you my son wrote
'em?"
But are you sure he did?"
Sure! Don't you suppose l know
his handwriting?"- Press
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

Young Author (after reading manu-
script through aloud)-There! What
do you think of that?
Patient Friend think it's good;
fancied that she would marry him in the
end.
Young Author-You did? Oh, dear!
am disappointed. | thought that only
an uncommonly bright person would
guess thati-Town Topics
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
He Was Wise.
Weekly.

He-The doctor told Bangs to get an
automobile, and that the outdoor exer-
else would fix him up all right
She-That doctor is foolish.
He--No, he isn't He gets double
rates for surgical visits.-Chicago Jour-
nal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Syupnthetfc.

Even Shakespeare had his disap-
pointments," said the philosophic man.
Eyes" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes, "I have often regretted that
he could not have an opportunity to
see me play Hamlet. Washing
Star
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Smull Ppn0,s

Burglar Bill-Got any children?
Slippery Sam (moodily)-I had a som
onct trained him up to snatch pock-
etboolls from ladies out shopping. Z
"Wot became of imp"
"He starved ter death."-N. Y,
Weekly q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

First Crank-Come around TO the hall
tonight We are getting up new
league.
Second Crank-What sort?
First Crank-We haven't decided yet.
but it's going to be an anti-something or
other.-N. Y. Weekly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Trufh in SicnS-

Jorks-That's a queer sign for bar
ber-"Hair cut while you wait"
Knowles-No; l seldom go TO the bar
bers without having to wait while some
other fellows hair is being cut-Town
Topics. =
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Looms Large to Himself.

"He's become frightfully stuck on
himself since that paper spoke of him
IS one lin the public eye
eyes, he's merely mote there, but a
regular beam in his own eyes. "-Phila-
delphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Trying Times.

cit must be very trying for modest
girl" he remarked.
'Why?" she asked.
"She cannot turn from the naked
truth without running into bare lie."
Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
A EnncN Work Ffend.

''Does your wife do much fancy work pc
Fancy work? She won't even let a
porous plaster come into the house
without crocheting red border round it
and running yellow ribbon through the.
holes. "-Tit-BitS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Real Thrift.

Old Jones-I hope that young fellow
is thrifty, Moli 2. Every young fellow
should save quarter of his salary every
week!
Mollie Jones-Oh, Algy does better
than that, papa, Some weeks he saves
half dollarl-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Felt Safe when He Wasn't.

Mrs. Cobwigger-How is it you have
lately brought home SO many bad reports
from school for being mischievous?
Freddie--The new teacher is cross
eyed Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Such Is Life.

"who is that gloomy, sour-looking in
dividual over there?"
That's Chilly, the humorist."
"And that cheerful, happy-look-
ing"
ooh. that's Sorely. the great tragedi-
an.'-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

ut seems strange" remarked the east
side philosopher, that the man without
any vices always aggravates ordinary
people into having more vices than they
had before Ohio State Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
The Glory of To-Day.

Lives OF financiers remind us
That our fame will be a wreck
III the name we leave behind US
Was no good upon a check.
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Works Roth WnYs.

Crimsonbeak-The longer man keeps
whisky, the better it is.
Yeast-Yes; and the better the man
Is, too.-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

I'm satisfied" said the angry tailor,
chat you intend to beat me out of this
money"
"All right" chuckled the happy debt
or; IF you are satisfied, l am. "-Balti-
more News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

He carried safe inside his watch
A picture of his sweethearts face.
"Haw cried the thief who held him ups
There is a woman in the case!'
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
In Zuzulaud.

The Zulu's content with his bamboo tree,
Though he has no money or houses:
Happy because there's no bags at his knee,
For he doesn't wear any trousers.
Chicago Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Yea. Nerfuy.

The world is ike an apple barrel.
IL you 70 think will stop;
The biggest men and biggest fruit
Are always found on top.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

First Little Girl-Does your father
hate work?
Second Little Girl--No; indeed. 1t
never done him no harm-Chicago
Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
Was 40 miles away
The Trials OF Friendship.

wall, that's reasonable. Beg par
don for suspectin' yeh."-N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05
A Reasonnnle Explanation.

Leader Lynching Party-It's been
proved that this horse is 81 Silo's. and
you was ridin' on i'm. Now, wat you
lot to say before we string yeh up?
Horse-Thief-The horse disappeared
he nisht of the cyclone, didn't he?
Yes"
Well J hqouepos ro0c about -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

Doctor-WeI, Pat, did you take the
box of pills l sent you?
Pat-I did that. yer honor, but don't
feel any betther; expect the lid havenN
come off yet.-Ally Sloper.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

Pauncetote and Sir HerDerlS APP
pointment to the important post.
This building has been remodel
ed several times since it was built sew
eral years ago, and in accordance with
the custom of the British government
architects we're sent from England to
plan and superintend the alterations.
and in most instances the bul of the
constructive material necessary. even
to door-knobs and hardware sundries.
have been brought from the mother
country. but the most extensive trans
formation took place during the last
/ year. in order to prepare the embassy
for occupation of Sir Herbert and his
family. The interior of the famous
structure was subjected TO but slight
ALTERATION, but the interior was so
chaneed as to bear slight semblance to
its arrangement and aspect during
Lord Pauncefote's residence there.
| Sir Herbert was charge d'affaires at
/ WASHINGTON in 1883 and served as sec
Rotary of the legation from 1892 TO 1896,
so that he was thoroughly familiar
with the British embassy and had def
mite ideas in regard to its rearrange-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-12-05

He death of Sir Henry Mi
chael Herbert, British am
bassador TO the United
States. after only a year OF
service in that capacity at
Washington. has prevent
ed his enjoyment of the ex-
tensive alterations and re-
decorating of the British
embassy at Washington.
which were made last year
following the death of Lord
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
ODD FELLOWS AT TUSCALOOSA
About 600 Delegates Attending thu
 Encampmeut.

Tuscaloosa, May 12.-(Special. )-Pe' >aps one of the largest encampments of God Fellows of Alabama ever held is the one which is now in session here. Delegates began coming in Sunday night and have been coming in steadily on every train. Today there are about 600 here and many more are expected. The Grand Enca mp ment met yesterday morning and evening this being the hfty-ffth annual meeting of the Grand Encampment. A canton has just been organized here. being the first in and the only one in the State. The members presented quite a handsome appearance in the new trappings as they marched to the hall
 The following are the officers of the Grand Encampment: A. l.. Miler. Grand Patriarch; J. W. Roberts, Grand High Priest; J. H. Broom, Grand Senior War den; Herman Vogel, Grand Junior War den; Robert West, Grand Scribe; Edward Erswell Grand Marshall; J. M. Tubb, Grand Sentinel; E. U. Whiteside. Deputy Grand Sentinel; John Ellis, Grand Repre- sentative.
 This morning a meeting of the Gncamp- ment and Grand Lodge was held and In spite of the heavy downpour O: rain there was a splendid audience. The meeting was presided over by J. Webb Carson Mayor Cochrane made a eplen- did address of welcome, which was re- sponded to in a gracious manner by O. J. Semmes of Mobile M. T.. Ormond made the welcome address in behalf of the local lodge.
 The Selma team lodge had charge of the initiation in the first and second de- greeS tonight