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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24

knows, withdrew to Chattanooga, while
the confederate army closed up around it
on three sides. But only the old soldiers
know the incidents of our withdrawal
to Chattanooga. l left Gen. Thomas late
In the afternoon of September 20 to
carry message to the medical officer in
charge OF Chattanooga, and to Gen
Rosecrans, IL l could find him. rode
rom the turmoil of battle across Mis-
sionary Ridge into the quiet of the plain
between the ridge and Chattanooga. 1t
was SO quiet there and so noisy beyond
the ridge that / could hardly believe my
ears. AS l rode toward the town met
no one, and no guard or outpost chal-
lenged me. AS logged along | came
Upon strange group, posing, it seemed
to me. for a picture.
There were probably a dozen men
on horseback, and all except one were
quiet as statues. the low sun in the west
lighted them up in way to make them
look like figures in tableau. One of
the figures was pointing here and
there, and this man was Rosecrans. AS
came nearer. | saw that he was mark
army. In few minutes the sroup
moved to another point and the mark
Ing out process was repeated. Then [
rode on to Chattanooga and across the
river TO find my man and came upon an
other surprise. Here were parked long
wagon trains with hundreds of horses
munching corn, and transfers going I'M
cOncernedly about like men at home do
ing their evening chores. And vet nor
ten miles away two armies were fight
ing one of the fiercest battles of the civil
war to standstill.
North of the river there was no con-
fusion or disorder. The scene was quite
pastoral, and nobody seemed under a
strain or greatly concerned about the
battle, except chaplain holding sery-
ices in forest glade. who PRAYED that
the God of Battles might give victory TO
our arms. Even the chaplain didn't
seem to understand that a crisis was at
hand. PerpleXed and indignant. | rode
BACK toward the front and met our di-
vision going quietly into position in
Rossville Gap. | told the BOYS what
had seen in town and beyond. but they
didn't believe me except as to Rosecrans
and they didn't believe he meant to
give up Missionary Ridge. They knew
better the next day when the armv re-
tired from Missionary Ridge and our di
vision began to build Fort Palmer lust
where Rosecrans sat on his horse when
first saw him on Sunday. We expect-
eel the confederates to occupy the ridge
at once and charge down on our lines
and we worked with feverish haste
After day or two, when the fortifca-
tons began to assume shape. we knew
tie rebels wouldn't charge, and we he
gan to feel at home.
Nv agreed. in the talk about the
camp fires, that Rosecrana might be
right about giving up Missionary
Ridge, but we bet all our money that
he wouldn't give up Lookout noun
tain, only few miles to the west
Imagine our surprise when one after.
noon the confederates opened on ia
from batteries well up on our slope
or Lookout This PIT a heavy load ON
good many hearts, because. with the
eonfederates on Lookout, we were cut
on from the road down the river to
Bridgeport. But as shot after shot
was fired. and not a she'll or cannon
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
TIE STYLE IN PERFUMES.
To BE Up-to-Date You Must Be Very
Careful in Their Sc
lection.

with respect to perfumes, as in most
other things, Dame Fashions particu-
lar whim just now is consistency. In
england, where most American fash
ions nave their birth-tor Paris fash
ions usually come to us by way of
London, their earlier market-"RoyaI
shamrock is the rage just now.
But Whatever your particular fancy
may be, having made your choice. you
must abide by it, at any rate for the
day, which, in this tickle age, is quite
long time.
Everything about you, your toilet
water and soap, your boudoir, your
gowns, your notepaper and envelopes.
even your lap dog, must be perfumed
accordingly. Indeed, if you want to
display your complete subservience to
Fashions autocratic DEGREES. you will
hang locket containing the selected
perfume on your chain. The only con-
ISOLATION you have is that tomorrow
you may change your policy, and shed
dehcate perfume of, say, altar of
roses, around you.
To some this fashion may seem rath-
er lrksome, says the New York World.
Many women like to change their
scents with their frocks. but they
must take heart of grace in the
thought that things might be much
worse, and probably will be some
day.
Consistency has at least ore merit
1T is easy. For instance. you de-
eide that tomorrow shall be a SHAM
rock day; there is, at any rate. the
satisfaction of having only one per-
tune to think about at a time.
Many women like to be known by a
peculiar scent, just as the countess was
In Diplomacy" though it was thought
less of her to leave such distinct proof
or her fair fingers having handled a
stolen dispatch.
queen Victoria favored lavender wa
ter, almost the only celebrated scent in
which England is prominent. Nova
days it is questionable, and we draw all
our most fragrant essences from Italy
the south of France, and even India.
Ex-Empress Eugene. again. has all a
Spaniard's love for strong perfumes. her
favorites being lemon, verbena and
sandalwood.
Princess Christian has succumbed to
the fascination of Shamrock" and like
wise Nine. Rejane and Nine. Calve: bur
Nine Sarah Bernhardt olings persist
edsiS 10 Sei15au vioiastes de
Parme
The empress OF Russia is said to spend
SIo,oOe year on perfumes, paste. SOAPS
ana toilet waters, which she has sent to
her exclusively from the French capital.
violet is her majesty's favorite scent To
her taste in perfumes is so catholic and
general that every day she vaporizes the
royal apartments with the concentrated
essences of lilac. jasmine, narcissus. ion
gull, tuberose and white violets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
A Deep and Lasting Sorrow.

Mr.. Sayies-Why, my dear, why are
you crying?
Mrs. Sayies with sobs)-Oh, John.
don't you remember my new crepon
skirt got at such bargain last week
for e3?
Mr.. Say les--Yes; what then?
Mrs. Sayles weeping afresh)-I PIP
passed Lace S t-to-day, and they were
all m-m-m2rked down 10 so los. llAd.
Boo-hoo!-S;nith's Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
The New Belts.

Hand-painted belts in different col
ored feathers will represent a very i'm
portant item among the autumn chemes.
A very pretty example in deep cream,
with leather buckle to correspond
was painted in the palest greens,
mauves and pinks in design of Louis
XIV. bows and trails of flowers. A
brown leather belt with a dull gold
buckle was adorned with embroidered
sprays of NAIVE lilac. the leaves and
stems being hand-painted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24

full sleeves are finished at the elbows
with lace ruffles ornamented with
knots of the green silk.
The pulled undersleeves are of the
crepe de chine encircled with bands
OF the green. The long cravat ends
are of lace, and the little tucked plas-
iron is of the crepe de chine or NOUS
seine de sole trimmed with lace.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
A BEAts IirUL NEGLIGEE.
An Attract iarment That May Be
Ine> asively Made by
Y Woman

Negligee G white crepe de chine
felled in wi b a girdle of pale green
silk. The Ii lie ruffies which border
the collar al fronts are also of the
green silk, 9 ID the jacket is finished
at the bottom with a ruffle of the ma
terial.
The plain yoke is bordered with in
sertion and a deep ruffle of lace, the
latter also forming sleeve caps. The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
Knew the Dodge.

The story is told of plumber who
presented a bill of $40 to retired
millionaire for repairing a pipe. The
millionaire glanced at it, and handed
out a sovereign, saying: Receipt
that bill"
But, sir"
Don't but me-" interrupted the rich
man. Il know what I'm about |
used to be plumber myself"
Plumber smiles, receipts bill and
returns los. change.-Smith's Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
KEEPING COOL.

He-I can't stand il any longer!
must go in here and get refreshments
She-But l don't want to go in there
and | don't like waiting here in the
hot sun.
He-Oh, you can walk back and
forth in the shadow of that telegraph
pole.-FliegenGe Blaetrer
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24

the throat, and turns back with a wide
collar or cape of the same material edeed
with strap Of silk; the fronts slightly
overwrap. and are fastened at the top
by large fancy button. A thick wooden
and silk girdle draws the gown in al
the waist. The bell-shape sleeves are
held in at wrists by cuffs of silk.
Materials required: Ten yards of
hnannel, 80 inches wide, and three
quarters of yard of silk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
Parnle.
A PRETTY MORNING GOWN
1t May BE Made of Either Cashmere
Flannel, Mollet.~~ -
Flannelett

In the accompanying illustration we
show an attractive gown for morning
wear that is easily made by any wom-
an who is handy with a needle. 1t IS
suitable to be made in cashmere, fan
mel, molleton or flannelette.
Our model is in pretty blue fancy
flannel, unlined; il is slightly open at
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
Tommy's idea.

Yes" groaned the artist, painter:
should AL be bachelors"
Why SOP asked the friend
why, | painted a picture of an AT
rican jungle with the trees1uu of mon
keys"
Yes 4"
And my little son went in and
sketched organ grinders all over il
SAID monkeys and organ grinders al
ways went together Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
A Gnnd hummer

Man (buying horse)-Are you shure
he's a good jumper?
Horse Dealer-Jumper? Why, bless
you, sir, if you put that 'oss in 20-acre
field you'll need to put lid on it if you
want to keep him in.-Tit-its.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
Not in Good standine.

"Have you any reference from your
last place, Katie?'
Sure. / have not. ma am"
What wages did they pay you?"
Just half what they promised me
ma'ami"-Yonkers Statesman
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No Depravitv.

Gentleman-Permit me- Miss Smith
to offer you my seat
Miss S-Thank you, sir; but don't de-
prive yourself
Gentleman-No depravity, ma'am, no
depravity, at all, | assure you.-Any
Sloper
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
VerV Ancient

Col. Blunt-And whose picture is
this?
Miss Manyyears-That was painted
for me when | was little girl.
Col. Blunt-Is il a Rubens or a REM
brandt?-Tit-Bits
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Accommodating

He Qervently)-I would go through
anything for you.
She )-Well-er-let's begin
~ your bank account-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-12-24
Mans Wants

Man wants but little here below.
Wants just one little speck;
But he's not satisfied to ger
That little in the neck.
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24

have spoken Of II. but you see, was
so taken by surprise. Pray wear the
dress; it is so charmingly becoming to
you," said the lady.
Leo did not stay long.s She felt al
II every one in the room must know
that she was wearing q secondhand
dress. stolen from it's owner! And the
fact. now for the first time ascertained.
that Mr.. Maurice was a married man
seemed to take all the sparkle out of
her life. She went home early and
cried herself to sleep. The next morn.
Ing she sent back the dress to Mrs.
Maurice with note Of apology. and
she has been wiser girl ever since
"If my fortune comes to me, well
and good" she said. "but shall not go
q step out of my way to seek it,
Chicago Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24

Mr.. Pettus, the "Nestor" of the Sem
ate, is fond Of telling stories of darky
humor. and among the best he re-
lates is the following:
There's an odd little negro of essht
years living in Alababma who is gwen
to the putting of funny questions to
his parents. One night he suddenly
awakened from sound sleep. Turn
ing to his father, who CHANGED to be
awake. the little fellow asked:
''Is 1t night, pappy?'
Ives, my chile responded the
father, kindly; look auter de wiAder
and yo' will see de stars. Better go
to sleep as'in. honey, it's twelve
O'Clock
1.-THE little darby gazed refiectively
through the window. Twelve o'clock.
Puppy? Den de stars Is changin' from
yesterday to termorror. amt dey ?'"--
Lippincott's.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
CUSTOMS OF THE .AscAas.
Have Many Pecuiiarities, but Make
Good Sailors.

GOOD sailors.
Some Of the peculiar customs of the
East Indian coolies, called Lascars,
are very amusing to US. For instance
they always eat their food in the open
air, with their faces toward the west !;
and the greatest insult white man
or "Giaour" can offer them Is to walk
between them and the sun while they
are eating. causing his shadow to fall
on their food, which Immediately be-
comes unclean.
Their appearance is rendered pecu-
liar by their habit of shaving their
heads. leaving but one tuft at the
side for 1.-The prophet" to drag them
into paradise by.
When married they wear a ring on
their big toe. They stand the cold
remarkably well, and make good sail
ors. being as active as monkeys. In
running aloft they ignore the ratlins,
and use the backstays. a perpendicu-
lar wire rope. which they literally
walk up.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
BRACELET WAITS ON OWNER.
Found by French Woman In Belly d
Goldfish.

A Havre fsherman's wife drying
Goldfish caught by her husband on the
coast of France noticed that one fish
had hard substance inside. On in
vestigation she found in the fish a
golden bracelet. How the ornament
came into Its strange receptacle is, OF
course. not known; but 1t Is conjee-
trred that 1t must have slipped from
the wrist of some fair passenger lean
ing over the bulwarks of transat.
lantic liner. and been seized by the
cod on reaching the water. As the
shoals of Goldfish have only recently
left the Newfoundland Banks, and are
just beginning to make their appear
ance in French waters. it is probable
that the bracelet has traversed the
Atlantic in the fish's interior. Per
haps its owner will come forward to
claim It!
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
How Boy. eot.nI.ed Teacher. Hat

S1Vw oSyS oVSAIt&U0 ue0CV0b0
Miss Johnson was an excellent
teacher. but her taste in dress. espe
cially headdress. was 30 peculiar that
even her adoring pupils could not fail
to notice it. The verdure which ap-
peared upon Miss Johnson's hat one
season was so gaudy that several
wondering comments were made by
the boys.
I'm going to ask her what that
green stuff Is" said one boy. valiant
ly. in spite Of the vigorous objections
of his companions. she won't mind.
and next nature study class I'm going
to ask her, and see who's right"
So. red in the face. but stubborn. he
rose at the end of a lesson on way.
side flowers. in response to Miss
Johnson's general request for any
questions which might have come up
since the last lesson.
"I'd like to know about that green
stuff on your hat" he said. bluntly.
John AIKEN, he says it's beach grass,
but 1 say it's onion sprouts.
Companion.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
strong sird.sieht.

Birds have very acute vision. per-
haps the most acute of any creature,
and the sense is also more widely diff.
fused over the retina than is the case
with man. Consequently bird can
see sideways. A bird sees a hawk
long before 1t Is visible to man. So,
too. fowls and pigeons find minute
scraps of food. distinguishing them
from what appear to us similar pieces
of earth or gravel Young chickens
are also able to find their own food.
knowing its position and how distant
1t Is as soon as they are Matched.
whereas child only very gradually
learns either to see or to understand
the distance of objects. Several birds,
apparently the young Of all those that
nest on the ground, can see quite we'll
as soon as they come out of the shell,
but the young birds that nest in trees
or on rocks are born blind and have
to be fed.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24

Nanny Friend approached his old
friend Lew Dockstader at the Herald
Square theater few nights ago with
a request for an engagement with the
show.
why, what use could possibly
have for you?" asked the minstrel.
Advertise me as your newly &C.
quired giant" said the lawyer.
Lew laughed uproariously. why.
Nanny" he exclaimed, you're only
two feet and half tall What kind
of giant would you maker"
The smallest giant in the world"
averred the diminutive Friend. "That'll
be brand-new line. too, for the three
sheets. New York Times.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
Glamotir
Glamour.
have read so long in the Book of tic

Glamour.
have read so long in the Book of tile
Brave.
hear the tramp Of their feet
In the quiet village street.
I catch the sound Of an echoing cheer.
Blown down the night wind. family clear
And the drums unfaltering beat.
l have read so long In the Book OF the
Brave.
Their flags go streaming by.
Sharp comes the sentry's cry:
The shaded light Of my study lamp
Seems low glimmer from some SEN
camp
Where the sleeping soldiers lie.
1 have read so long In the Book of the
Brave.
march where the heroes are;
On my breast feel scar.
I turn to gaze on the rayless night:
The gloom III cleft by beacon light
And behold-the bivouae star!
Lulu Whedon Mitchell in the Century.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
In Search Of Work.

We'll. SIR" said the railway super
intendent to forfolrn-looking man
who hsd gained admittance to his
presence. what do you want?"
II would like situation on .our
line" .-.,-
mo place for you. ! think"
But there is. l want to be inter
prefer"
interpreter"
Yes, sir; to tell the passengers
what the porters say when they call
out the names of the stations"
The superintendent studied a few
minutes, and then, looking up, pointed
to the door.-Birmingham (England)
Weekly Post.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24

tense Chenier. the lady's maid, who
occupied an airy fourth-story apart.
ment, to which the visitor vas CON
Quoted by grumbling footman. Leo
line felt altogether out of her element,
and almost sorry that she had come !;
but when she saw the superb silks,
scarcely worn, her heart leaped within
her. The blue one was trimmed with
deep. pointed white Spanish zlond, and
proved to be the exact color to match
Leos bright beauty.
Madame bestows these upon us, -
said Hortense. grimacing and twisting
herself after the manner of French
maids. Madame is all goodness"
Leo bought the dress and it was
sent home that night.
Yes. it is very pretty: but all the
same l don't like you to wear second.
hand Dress" said her aunt.
"a great many ladies' do the same
thing. Aunt Jo."
"A great many ladies do a silly
thing, then" retorted the old lady.
But, Notwithstanding Aunt JOS dis,
approval, Leo felt very proud anti
happy when she went off that evening
dressed in the blue silk, which had
required very little alteration to tit
her supple figure.
Miss Fitzalan's parlors were full.
and Leo's heart beat high with antici-
patory triumph as she saw Mr.. Mau.
rice among the crowd. The next mo
ment she perceived that he was not
alone. A tall and beautiful young lady
leaned on his arm. With a pang OF
jealousy Leo would fain have shrunk
away. but Mr.. Maurice advanced -.
ward her.
Miss Harper. allow me to present
to you my wife; Mrs. Maurice. Miss
Harper. Oh, l see you're surprised
So am I. She only arrived from Eu.
rope four days ago; this with a
smile.
iatory words, but could hardly make
herself audible. Mrs. Maurice put up
her eyeglasses.
How very strange!" she cried.
MY blue silk dress that had made
at Worth's. l should know the trim
ming anywhere. May I ask. Miss Har-
per, If you order your dresses from
WORTH"
Leo turned scarlet. but she chung
bravely to the anchor of truth.
NO" she said. blushing with morti.
flcation; II am only a school teacher
and can afford no such extravaganza
as that. bought 1t secondhand OF
Mile. Hortense Chenier. No. - Rother.
ward street"
My maid" cried Mrs. Maurice
And she stole 1t from me-all the time
pretending that the packing case that
contained It was lost on the voyage,
the hypocritical thing"
Mr. Maurice laughed.
THAT comes from your foreign
French maids" said he.
Leoline Harper felt her face glow
with burning scarlet.
IL am very sorry. hope you dc
not consider 1t my fault" she said.
"Oh. not at all: perhaps shon'd"''
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24

When it came to the cross-examina.
ton the witness who had testified
that he believed the prisoner dement,
ed settled himself in anticipation OF
possible trouble.
Have you any reason for wishing
to send my client to a madhouse ?"
asked the lawyer.
None" replied the witness.
well, what particular thing has he
done that has tended to convince you
that he isn't in his right mind?"
WELL" said the witness slowly.
look at. the fool he made of himself
in selecting a lawyer"
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24

Leoline Harper was Just 81, brignt.
ambitious. high-spirited girl. wso
earned her livelihood by teaching In a
fession left her plenty Of time 20
slr cam of a larger and brighter future.
and she erected some very stately edi.
ices in Spain.
For don't want to drudge all my
life So" said Leoline. II am pretty
enough" with conscious laughing
glance at the mirror. land clever
enough. hope. to make my own flu.
ture."
Yes. dear" said Aunt Josepha, who
admired her niece exceedingly. you
are pretty enough, and l believe You
are smart enough; but still don't IN
derstand how you are going to do 1t. .
You'll see," said Leoline. with q
bright smile and nod.
And when Kitty Topplefield, VINO
taught in the primary department OF
the same school, told Aunt Josey about
Mr.. Maurice, the new trustee. who was
so handsome. and wore such superb
diamond studs, and admired Leoline's
method of imparting instruction SO en-
Enthusiastically, she began to compre-
bend what her niece meant.
Leo" said she when she had the
rare chance of being alone with her
niece, do you like this Mr.. Maurice?'
The blood flushed into Leolines
face.
~Of course I like him. Aunt Josey."
Eaid she.
,'lDo you love him?"
ell don't know whether I might or
not" said Leo. coloring still deeper.
That Is. IL knew him better. He is
a society man. and have so few op.
portunities! II ! was only in a fash
Ionable circle like George FitzalanH
9 Now, Miss George Fitzalan was i
pretty, dashing young lady, the daugh-
ter OF rich importing merchant. who
mad been In the same class as Leoline
Harper at.schqol, aid Leoline had al
ways secretly envfSd her luxurious
butterfly sort OF lie that seemed tc
have so few OF the elements of shadow
about 1t.
"And." added Leoline, "he is TO be
at Georges birthday party. and
George has asked me to come-and-
and can't. because haven't any
thing At to wear. And | do believe
Aunt Josey. IL l could only co.
Yes. yes, l understand. my dear,
said Aunt Josey. regretfully. But
really, do not Sc how you can GO
Nor l. either" said Leo. gulpine
down a little suffocating lump thai
somehow would keep rising in her
throat. so l must just be contented
to give 1t up"
Bnt half an hour afterward she came
to her aunt with depened color and
eager. shining eyes. the newspaper in
her hands.
Look. Aunt Josey!" cried She
La. child" said the old lady. "you
know l can't see thing without ms
spectacles."
Then I'll read 1t to you; and Leo
line read as follows:
".For sale, at bargain. two silk
eTenlng dresses. one a blue and the
other canary color; worn only once
bg lady just returned from Europe
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
Electricity and windmiIls.

In Germany electricity, among 9th
er curious results, has rehabilitated
the discarded windmill At Neres.
helm windmill supplies power for
thirty-six incandescent lamps that
light large paint factory Another
in Schleswig-Holstein keeps a steady
current of thirty volts. At Dusseldorf
windmill winds UP heavy weight,
of which the descent works a power.
full dynamo.
The Meeker herald., 1904-12-24
Vermont. Record Black Bear,

Probably the largest black bear
killed in Vermont in the past twenty
years was the one shot by David Sc.
NOR of Warren on CRANKY mountain.
The carcass weighed 423 pounds. Mr..
Senior refused an offer of $50 for the
skin and there is talk of introducing
a bill Into the legislature authorizing
the purchase of the hide with view
to mounting it as permanent exhibit
at the state house.