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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
HOW TO HANDLE SKUNKS.
Try Method Here Described and See
How Easy II Is 10 Avoid I'M
pleasant Results.

Frequently skunfs will take up their
abode about the farm buildings where
for various good reasons they are not
welcome guests. Ii is often a puZzling
question how to get rid of them without
a very unpleasant experience. A writer
in Bee Gleanings gives the following in
formation relative to trapping them:
Fasten the trap chain to the end of a
ten-foot pole or board. heavy enough so
they cannot drag it away. Then. instead
of putting them in nail keg Gin which
case you would have about SO failures
out OF every 100 skunks, or shooting
them, in which case. If you try it. you
would think there were at least 200 fail
ures out of every 100 trapped). approach
the rear end of the pole or board eau
tiously, and fasten rope to it FIVE or six
feet in length. Then start off slowly,
dragging skunk and AL after you. You
can drag them any distance you see fit,
and there will be no odor Then you
can dispatch them in any manner you
wish. But, Kill them as you will (unless
you take hold of the pole and dip them
In water deep enough TO submerge
them). there will be odor The object Of
this method is to get the odor, if any, a
safe distance from the house or bee yard
Try this, and see how easy and sure 1t Is.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
THE GOVERNORS ACTION.

THE action of Gov. A. J. MONTAGUE
in ordering eighteen companies of the
state militia to Roanoke to protect
HENRY WILLIAMS, (coloredl from
lynching and thereby to uphold the
majesty of the law is deserving of the
highest commentator.
1t is true shat he is only doing his
duty. Still, during these troublous
times when oaths rest lightly on the
conscience, it is n most commendable
thing to see man brave public senti-
ment in locality and announce, de
spite his own personal feelings in the
matter that the law must have its
course
We do not believe that there is man in
the state, white or colored, who is more
indignant over the terrible crime with
which WILLIAMS stands charged, or
who sympathizes more feelingly with
the unfortunate lady, who was his vic
tim, than does A. j. MONTAGUE, the
Chief Executive of Virginia.
! If convicted, the doors of clemency
at the Executive Mansion will be closed
against him. But, it is necessary that
the legal authorities and not the mob
should mete the punishment and to this
end His Excellency has ordered out the
strong military arm of the state, no,
primarily TO protect WILLIAMS, but to
maintain the law in all its majesty and
to notify all criminal elements, black
and white, that there are statutes
enough upon the books CT Virginia tC
meet the case and to insure severe pun.
ishment upon all evil-doers who violate
its DEGREES.
The eyes of the country are upon
VIRGINIA and from one section Of the
republic to the other, the law-abidine
elements, both white and colored are
ringing words of praise upon the brill
liant and intrepid young Governor ci
Old Virginia.
Lynch law must goi
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20

OUR able and plucky contemporary,
the Martinsburg, w, Va, PIONEER
Press makes an extended extract from
the editorial extracts on Gov. VARDA-
MAN and says:
Rich mond PLANET, and goes to show
the blessing Mr.. Mitchell's paper has
been to his race. It is evidence that
there is an excellent class of Negroes in
that city and the PLANET should have
the praise for instilling respectability
and race pride into them"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Monkeys Caught by Stratarem

Ring-tail monkeys, one Of the most
valuable and expensive of the smaller
animals, are caught in an interest
ing way. A cocoanut is split in two
and a banana with a piece Of wood
running through it placed lengthwise
through the nut, the two halves of
which are drawn together by wires.
Then hole is cut large enough for
the monkeys paw to enter. The mon
KEY spies the tempting nut from mis-
tree. He hops down, looks it over,
sees the hole and smells the banana
inside. He is fond of bananas. Put
ting his paw in, he grasps it, but the
wood prevents 1t from coming out.
Then the catchers appear and the mon
key runs for a tree. But he cannon
climb because of the cocoanut on his
paw. and he will not let go of that.
so he is captured. paving wildly at the
tree trunk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20

into the water. and have the dog swim
In and bring them to the shore.
When Carlo was about two years old
these boys went to visit their Uncle
Harry, who lived about 80 miles dis
tant. When on the point of starting
they each extended a hand to Carlo.
and he in return extended his paw to
shake" as intelligently as a human
being would have done. The boys
charged their parents to keep him
company" while they were gone.
Now It was midsummer, and as Mr..
Raymond had a son between the ages
of William and George, they spent a
great deal of their time in outdoor
sports. The river was only few hun
dred yards away from the house. and
the boys had n boat in which they took
row each day. One day, while they
were out rowing, Georges hat dropped
into the water. and in trying to reach
II he lost his balance and was precipi-
tated into the stream. He could no,
swim, and the other boys set up great
cry for help, but were so excited that
they could do nothing themselves
George soon disappeared beneath the
water, but as the stream was of no
great depth at that point he almost in
stantly reappeared at the surface. Then
the two boys In the boat saw some
thing resembling a dog seize their
drowning companion by the collar of
the coat, so as to keep his head above
the water, and make for the shore.
which he soon gained, never relaxing
his hold on the boy till he had him
safely on terra firma Then he bound
ed few feet away and vigorously
shook himself. II was Carloi
George was badly scared and some
what the worse for being strangled
but he soon recovered. The other bows
hastily rowed to the shore. In their
Joy to see Carlo, William and George
almost forgot their adventure. Carlo
was hero. but they could not unravel
the mystery surrounding his appear
ance upon the scene He had a leather
strap around his neck, as If he had
been led by il.
They went to the house and related
their adventure. Mr.. RAYMOND told
them that he had seen tramp passing
by an hour or two before. leading the
dog, and going in the direction of the
river. Then they believed that he had
been stolen, and this belief was con-
firmed next day, when they had a letter
from their father, saying that Carlo
was missing, and that tramp had been
seen a few miles away with a dog an
swering his description. What If the
tramp had not stolen Carlo!-F. NJ. Bey-
erly. in Orange Judd Farmer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
silly Peter TumbIedown.

Where did Peter Tumbledown get SO
many old broken-down wagons, imple-
ments and things, as we see about his
place, anyhow? Why must he keep
three yellow dogs; why should he al
ways tramp through the mud on the
way to the barn; why is his ak so dull
that it will not cut worth a cent. and
why can't he pass G tavern without stop
ping in? Bad whisky is not necessary
for good health. nor clean clothes, nor
good farming. nor money In bank
Farm Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
EARMssEE;;r,:ssss az 10y
;:;:s:: $50. -: ',S:z--- AID u
gzz22zlER5IDEMI
BUILDING A LIMEKILN.
The kind Here Described Can He
Constructed Cheaply and Fur
nisbes Its own Draft.

Limekilns are built from 20 to 80 feet
high on the side of a hill, as high a.
convenient TO get up to, similar to 6
cave or root cellar. the top coming ul
level on the back to drive there anc
then I'LL it from that point. the front oil
the kiln to be built perpendicular the full.
height of limestone or any other stone
about Is or "a inches thick On the
back or bank side 10 or Is inches is suf-
hcient thickness. The inside is linee
with fire bricG or red rock. or of such
material as will not burn: the opening
should be s to 10 feet in diameter and in
funnel shape, the throat of it not toe
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Good French Regulation

In the market of France the name of
each kind OF meat is attached to that
part of the carcass displayed for sale A
customer knows beyond doubt whether
he is buying a portion OF COW or steer.
a goat or sheep If themeat is that of a
donkey or horse, there is the label upon
1t to prevent any chance of deception.
Labelling meats in the markets of the
United States along with thorough in
spection ought everywhere to be insist
ed upon.-Rural World
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
BRANDING THE THUMB.
HOW mnicfactors Were Branded I'm
England for Committing
Minor OTcnscs.

Those good old days" How simple
and direct were their methods in all
things relating TO the preservation Of
the social system. especially that part
relating 10 the punitive, some hundred
years or more ago! If you don't believe
IL, look at the picture OF the holGfast
with a hand in position that secured o
malefactor condemned TO have the for
ever disgracing M brand on his thumb.
and near it hangs the terrible branding
instrument These articles are to be
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
TESTS WITH CoWPEAS.
'"i""nie Information Supplied by a
tennessee Agricultural Expert
ment Station Bulletin.

A number of fertilizer experiments
nave been made from year to year on
cowpeas. This crop has been found
to respond readily to the mineral fer
uIlzers, in particular to acid phosphate
Numerous experiments have been made
TO test the value of nitrogen along with
phosphoric acid, but thus far no in
creased growth has apparently resulted
from nitrogen, even on the poorest land.
Ii nitrate of soda, cottonseed meal, ETC.,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
One ADVANTAGE.

Il must ADMIT, Charley, DEAR" said
young Mrs. Tompkins, that when lot
Of women get toge; her they talk about
nothing in particular"
"Of course they do" was the rather
crusty re1oinGer.
"Rut there's one advantage in that.
So long as you are talking about moth
ing in particular, they aren't getting
any of those dreadfully expensive tips
on the races, hing. ON S.ar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 1904

THE Press and Printing Company of
Roanoke, Va, will begin the publica-
ton of a Republican daily paper March
LIST, 1t promises to be one of the liveli-
lest publications in the state and will
be powerful factor in the awakening
of the great Southwest Virginia TO the
advan tages of this latter day republi-
canism.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Disappointed Young Miss.

A small miss who had but recently
her catechism confessed hee
disappointment with it thus: "Nosg.
l obey the fifth commandment n3
honor my papa and mamma, yet ray
days are not bit longer in the lan;1
for I'm put to bed every night at se>S&
o o'clock just the same"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Ioneets R.fe IaureI on

The butchers shops in Geneva, Switz-
erland. have an efficient way of keeping
out flies. In the summer vast multitudes
of flies may be seen on the outside walls.
but cot one ever comes inside. This is
due to the inner wall having been rubbed
over with laurel oil, which effectually
prevents the intrusion of the trouble
some insects
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
EruifleSn Quenf.

worry" said the author is the
plague Of genius. but 1t hasn't reached
my brain yet"
Perhaps" suggested listener, ":t
got tired looking for it-"-Augusts
(Ga.) Terald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Where Pride. Arc Beuxht.

A wedding engagement in Turkestxn
begins with the payment of a substan-
tial consideration to the girls parsnta>
If the girl jilts her lover. the engage-
ment gift has to be returned, unless
the parents have another daughter to
give as q substitute.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
The Seal of Long AHo.

1t is not generally known that The
fur-seal was once a land animal Tho
baby seals are actually afraid OF tho
water; they would drown IL thrown
into it, and have to learn to swim
by repeated efforts. When once they
have been taught to swim, however.
they soon forget to walk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
The Final Choice.

You're the first girl" "Oh, don'ti' sh,
said: CAS-
For whether or no. the past is past
The point now is to make me feel
Quite sure that 1 shall be the last" =.
Town Topics. c.t g, ,>G1S1Net Bad. U1y
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Com bination of solos.

you called those men playing On
the street a band. pop" /.
Yes, my son."
They're not bana."
why yes, my son."
What is a baud, pop?"
why, it's number Of men who
play together"
well. pop, I'm sure no two OF thoss
men were playing together"'-Yonkevs
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS.
Expertme mt Vermont Station
Prove That the Use OF Chemicals
Produces Good Results.

Much interest has been shown at a
number OF the agricultural experiment
stations In the possibility Of weed de-
struction by means of chemicals. AS
Yong ago as 1895 1t was found at the Yer
mont station that the orange hawk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
COMEEA PI.ANTS

are with difficulty made profitable on
such crops as corn and wheat, their
profitable use for a leguminous crop,
such as cowpeas or clover. which are
known to be able TO gather a large part
OF their nitrogen from the air, would
naturally be much more difficult Acid
phosphate has been found to increase
greatly the yields of both the hay and
the peas, but especially the yield of peas.
One OF the most economical ways in
which to improve poor soil has been
found to be the growing of cowpeas,
fertiliZed with acid phosphate. A good
plan in the case of WORKOUT soil is to
plant the peas in rows, using acid phos-
phate at the rate of 800 pounds to the
acre. The peas should be cultivated at
least twice. The seed can be picked or
the crop can be pastured off to good
advantage. In order to derive perman-
ent benefit from this method of soil i'm
provement it is not advisable to remove
the crop as hay unless the equivalent in
stable manure be returned to the land.
The pea roots, stubble and fallen leaves
contain only about one-third of the
total plant food gathered by the crop,
and could be expected TO give only tenn
porary improvement.-Tennessee Agri-
cultural Experiment Station Bulletin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
The ABSENT Treatment.
Lynch law must go !

Cholly-It seems to me | have trieo
every way | know to gain her affec-
lions.
Ethel-They say that absence makes
the heart grow fonder. Try that for
change.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
just the One.

Ernie-Ida is actually going to marry
that young man who CANDLES and drinks
Eva-Yes. l heard that she wanted q
husband awfully bad.-Chicago Daily
News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
The Better Way.

Sure, an I hate to be LAWN We. Din.
MIS-"
Och. Nora. me darlint, can't bear
the SEPARATION. If we must part, let's
go tighter. City Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
There Are Others.

Old Grim-Remember. young man,
there is always room at the top.
Young Sprawley-Oh, / know that.
I'm waiting for the elevator now
Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20

though fortune from my dwellings, fed.
AND sorrows sad deform me-
In summer time you brought me-bread.
In wintertime you warm mel
ATLANTA Constitution
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Good and bad Composts.

Composts are necessary in the finer
processes of gardening, but they should
be made in a clearly manner, and be
kept free from contamination. There is
nothing better than compounds of clean
sods free from weed seeds and manure
from grain or forage-fed animals, mixed
in varying proportions, and well worked
together as decomposition progresses.
1t takes about two years to make a first
class article, but much may be accom-
plished In one season by frequent turn
ings. If ySu start such com post do not
degrade It with doubtful organic wastes,
keep them separate. burn where possible
or bury deeply. The ounce of preven-
ton in this matter is worth whole tons
of the disease cures our scientists
have so far provided. New
Yorker.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20
Likely to Get IS.

''They say he's looking for trouble"
Eyes. He's going to be married.
Brooklyn Eagle
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-20

Entered IN the Post Office at Richmonc
~ s-~>upsl GLASS r-s0 tt~s-,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
THE TORPEDO DEFENSE OF n
RICHMOND AND PORT ARTHUR.
COLONEL R1CHARD u, NAURY.. u

They thus learned where tho torpedocs
had been placed hnl how they were
ana never afterwards ascehded
tho river to where they were. n d. Z, b 4
5 It Will lie lnstructivo ara Interesting
10 most Of your readers TO know how;
electrical torpndocs--or mines, ns they
IRE now called tho word torpedo being
nov applied to those wonderful. automatic
machines, tnarvels OF Ingenuity and dell
cate mechanism , discharged from torpedo
,boats-were then used. Captain Maury
reported 10 tho Secretary Ut the Navy
what lie Ind done up to the time OF Ills
orders TO Europe, as follows:
Richmond, Va, J,ine 10. 1862.
sir,-The James River Ia mined with,
fifteen tanks below tho Iron battery o.
'Chui,lns Bluff. They arc to DO OK.
lplodcd BY means OF electricity Four Of
tic tanks contain 100 pounds Of powdcr;0
the ecvon others hold seventy pounds
each. All nre i11nde OF boiler plate.
8,rhcyf arc arranged Iii rows, ns per
diagram, those OF each now being thirty
feet apart. Each tank Is contained In d
Wtltcrtight wooden cnsk, capable OF float.
Ing II, but anchored and held below tho
surface from three to eight feet nc.
cortllng to the stnto OF tho tide. Tho
anchors to ehch arc IN .oighteen-inci
sl.sll and d piece OF kcEtlcdse, 30 placed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
SANITATION ON IsTHMUIs s..
Important Problem That Must
Nat he Solved Bby Americans. Il 525Bs

with the assurance Y that he 1oanan1a
trca ty3s will soon be- ratified, the next
steps, which are many and Important
are coming up rapidly for consideration ~
rho Isthinus has a bad reputation on me.
score of healt In the early days OF gola
mining in California the" Chagres fever
vas a Well known clra Wback to the th-55
mus, route. "A american success In imprloV
ing the HEALTH Of Cuba and tho Philip =
pines Is "a striking feat ure OF our occup a--t
K ton. General Butler gave q demonstra-
ton at New Orleans during the war ing, !,
ranks high I'M sanitary his tory. IN al
these Instances the medical department OF
stl3e arny5l1ad charge. No doubt the same
efficient corps will be called on to look
after health regulations on the 1sthmus.
Tn that case thu result will be the Same
as IN Cuba during the period OF american
control Disease will be kept down TO the
normal line. and epidemics Will pc pre-
vented or quickly stamped out.
What kind Of labor will he used on me u
sTsth,nus ls& as yet unknown. but 1t is
certain that many thousands of men
win bo employed. It is the general oe.
lief in washington that tile canal WIN
be In operation within ightf years ait l
tho vote to be talen In the senate n ie.@Li
Tuesday. American excavattng nachlne-
ry is uneaualed. The treasury O. a., ..,e
United States is behind the enterprise
M delay will OCCUR while loans are nego-
Stiated. d The money to go ahead with the
canal Is available at any time Only ~
regard to labor and health are the PROB,
lens unsettled. Perhaps as the canhl
Enears completion, some, OF the larger en-
cheering questions vii prescna a,,nc ah
YstnnIes IN that quarter. The digging sof
the Panama Canal will be an interestin nl'
bart Of the national progress during the
next decade,-St, Louis Globe Democrat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28

ara ina benefits of fresh mir. Thelr work
tegirs att f,ltie and ends at five, ench
nurse working IN her own district, No
Legitimate call has over been neglected.
and All work III done under the super.
villbn Of attending. physician. iThe
mission Of the nurses Is one Of help.
health urd~romfort; tenching people how
Ia i've. .fheS arc not allowed to inter.
frs witt, religious beliefs, and visit all
nike without question VI creed or color.
last year the nurses reported 3i45 visits
paid, which compared with the 5,ls4 visits
.nald this year, shows that the work Ia
growing. # THO encouragement In the
nurses routine comes from tho graft.
tide and Appreciation Of her patients, and
i'm nssocintion looks forward to the
tina when II will be AZ In other cltles,i
4 recognized social and sociological fac.
ter In tho Vie y lie. 4.
ria members oi the central board are: .
Mr.. Il. n 81 alentlnc, president; Mrs.
Scott Parrish, first vice-president. Mrs
,IAtnes y. trun1p, second vice presidents
Mira b Ent,iuel Cohen, third vice-nrcslde11ts
Mrn, IN II. Lindsey, treasurer. Miss Ro-
brrta n. Allen, recording secretaryi Mrs.
THOMAS u Moore, corresponding secre-
tnry:S Mrs. Charles u. Workman, Mrs.
totcv HAYES, Mrs. 9. r. Cannon, Mrs..
IL II. levy, I. Mrs. Andrew Pizzlni, MIS-
Si..C. Mophail, Miss Kate Buford.
9 81 : 4 o. 3 q .4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
ACTIVITY a IN COTTON.
Volume Of Trade at New Orleans
e Quite Large.
ff,y Associated I,ress.)

NEW oRLEANs, Fob. 7.--1n to.day's
cotton market tho volume Of trade W fSs
, 'arsGI H Weak END features While some
.iianidntlon Oh the part Of profit tak snd
.iotles WAS seen. II was soon spent, ,I nna
all 'nfferings were engcrly absorbed, Wi IL.
advances for SATURDAY were esta 5islaea.
neIves by their hurried running to coyer
on Extremely blsh weekly stat'st,r nd
o mHS "i 5nss cave tho market Y strong 81 eng
un nt"stlia opening the tonc was called
STEADY ana prices showed ~ nava aSve Of;
three .iaud Dat, snyS Se
opening ana hoEts atteinnted los se t eSssf
Nav, sue ~ wonty-seven points higher than
DC eoso ysste adssy p # Ma Werc s a
o. nc,nfs HIGHER titan yesterday'ss close
Private nrs eside spve to
tirns tThis was said to be due largely
70 orders from Chinese mercn ,rn,,, 1sms9
hnvo been buying their goods rom = rvs
al d n Ia n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28

as TO prevent the barrels from fouling
the buoy ropes at tho change OF the tlue.
4 Each she'll OF n row is connected with
the one next toEit by a stout rope, thirty
feet long, and capable OF lifting 1t IN
case the chsk be carried away. The
casks are watertight. as arc also the
tanks. the electric cord entering and re-
turing through the same head.
rho wire for the return current from
theSb a ttery Is passed from shellato shell
and along the connecting rope which lies
att the bottom. Tho wire that passes
from cask to cask Is stopped slack to the
buoy rope from the she'll up to tho cask,
10 which it is securely seized to prevent
any strain upon that part which enters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-28
Diagram No. 2.

visited her daughter. Mrs. John a. Ma
son., here. this week. En- # y
Miss TanEie Tucker Carmichael has re-
turned from an extended visit to friends
.int Baltimore.
4 Misses Margaret and Kathleen Wat
kins, OF Richmond, have. been the guests
OF their sister, Mrs. 3. NJ Rosebro, TINS
week.
Mrs. u, D. Johnston, who has been yls-
.iting Dr. II. H. Johnston. and family, has
returned to her homo in washington.
Mr.. g., 8. Bradford has returned home
from an extended stay in Norfolk.
Mr.. Taylor Pollock. OF Washington,
visited relatives hero this week.
R mp College, after ter Spending an several
sdaystwith his parents here. s.55 &
Miss Bertha Strasburger has returned
from visit to relatives and friends In
Baltimore. - aEis. .ls Z.