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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
BREED FROM SOUND HORSES
Folly of Getting a Foal from Either
Defective Sire or Brood
Mare.

Perfect material Is necessary for the
building of a perfect edihce Unsound
material means structural weakness
that architectural beauty can never OFF
set. So in horse-breeding. Two sound
parents are necessary for the production
OF sound offspring. Soundness in one
parent cannot be trusted TO overcome
unsoundness in the other. One or both
may have beauty OF form and the re-
suitant progeny may liSew Use be beau
tiful. but mere beauty is of little value
in the market unless associated with
soundness and good wearing qualities
The fixed law In breeding is that like
produces like" hence. while we continue
to use unsound stations and mares in
our breeding operations. we shall have
unsound horses 10 ofier on the market AT
the small, discriminating price paid for
such animals. Breeders should refuse
10 breed their mares 10 an unsound stall
lion no matter how handsome he may
appear. how well he may be bred. OF how
many prizes he may have won. The
stallion must be free from disease known
TO be transmissible to the offspring fl
kind or as susceptibility. He must
have sound eyes. hearing and wind"
and be free from spavins. sidebones.
ringbones. stringhalt, st. Vitus' dance
(chorea) and contagious diseases. To
this end the breeder should demand of
the owner a certificate OF soundness
signed by a reputable. qualified veteri-
marian. He should see. too, that the
stallion is pure-bred and duly recorded
In the stud-book OF his particular breed,
but should not accept pedigree as an
apology for the absence of any one OF
the other necessary requirements. The
stallion IS, however. but one side of the
proposition. His mate must also be
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

crate cause. planned to seize the ar
senal there with its $1,000 stands of
arms that were the property of the
United STATES government
There vas. however. in St Louis a
party OF men devoted TO the interests
OF the union. led by the two Blairs,
father and son. The latter. Francis
Preston Blair. was the first man to
realize that the greatest danger to
the whole cause was in this plan OF
the state 10 capture the arsenal. and
he made counter-plots 10 thwart the
attempt. These proving successful.
Blair was appointed the head OF the
military department in St Louis
Throughout the war he fought with
the federal army and distinguished
himself for bravery in action in more
than one conflict After the war,
however. he became dissatisfied with
the reconstruction measures Of the re-
publican party and left IL for the
democratic. i proof that he had the
courage of his convictions TO leave a
party even though he had at one time
espouse it's cause at the cost of the
greatest personal unpopularity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

He held that the soldiers home was
the proper place for broken down old
soldier, and. while he felt that he never
could be much stronger. he felt also that
he was not losing ground He said he
Was receiving no pension because he
was injured by his horse falling upon
him. and he added with smile: AS the
horse was killed. / couldn't prove II. 7
don't suppose any of the bows saw ne
fall that day at Stone River. and the
Held and stan didn't. because they were
all down at the same time
As the major talked on the battle
picture came up before me. / remem-
oered what a fDe-loOking fellow he
major was as we went into the fight. and
how active he and his high-spirited horse
were all through the struggle saw
aim when he went down and pulled him
from under the fioundering horse. Once
on his feet he SHOOK his overcoat into
place. put on his hat ard Joined the little
squad that was left of the regiment. He
took his place next the colors. and al
though suffering from his fall. marched
With us here and there as we fought our
way out
The colonel had been down. but was
on his horse again. and. looking down
on the battered squad. saw the major
limping along in line with the men.
Why in hell. sir he began. are you
conducting yourself sir. like a private
soldier?' Because feel like one sir >
said the major i want 10 die right here
by the flag and among the boys. The
colonels eyes softened. and he said: I
can see you are badly hurt. II there
was any rear TO this fight / would order
you back But as there is not. you will
have TO stay where you are.
I told the major this story. and he
was for a moment greatly elated. Then
ne said. seriously. II you can swear to
that YOU can help me TO a pension. but
don enlarge too much on my pluck in
sticking IL out. The pension officials
may argue that If could walk and fight
after being hurt il wasn't much OF a
shower You see. what was most cred.
liable TO me then may not be helpful to
me now wrote out the story, however.
and put it in affidavit form. and IL the
major did not get a pension he found
scores OF new friends "
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
ROUNDING UP BANK THIEVES
Arrests by Detectives In the Fmplov
OF the Bankers Association
in Five Months.

Col Games r. Branch. secretary OF
ne American Bankers association. has
lust submitted a report to the asso-
,iation detailing the effective work Of
It's detectives in handling bank rob
berries. The Pinkertons. from Septem-
Der l. 1904. to February l. 1905. have
arrested q fOrgers and swindlers. OF
whom II have been convicted. Is are
10 jail awaiting trial and one has been
released. reports the New York Sun.
Thirty three burglars have been ar
rested in the same space OF time. two
have been sentenced to II years, and
81 are IN Jail awaiting trial. Two
lold-up robbers have been arrested and
are in jail awaiting trial.
Fifty-one banks were attacked from
September 1. 1904. to February I. 1905.
Thirty eight OF these we're non-mem-
bers OF the association. and IS were
members. although the membership OF
the association includes at present
1900 Of the most progressive and act
I've banks in this country. The loss
10 non-members was $32 1888 %, and to
members the loss amounted 70 ST.
I77lS. Loss TO members from Sep
TENDER /. 1903, to February /, 1904. was
s11.1776I.
Through the efforts of the associa-
ion Alonzo J. Whiteman and Philip
Mcintyre have recently been recap
tured. Both OF these men are gradn-
ates OF law. and. knowing what evil
dence is. have been able 70 make II
very difficult to convict them OF their
crimes
During the period covered in the re-
port there was great activity in ap-
pretending ''yegg" hank. vault and
safe burglars in different sections
Raids by the police in Boston, Balti-
more and Philadelphia resulted In the
capture OF % OF this class many Of
whom were identified as ex-convicts.
The Pinkertons recommended that
An effort be made to have laws enact
I'd In each state of the union making
bank burglary with explosives. espe-
sally where human lives are endan-
gered, punishable by from % to 40
years imprisonment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
HAS RUN ON WAR HISTORY
Second Hand Book Trade Made
Lively by Clash in the
. Orient

"The troubl in Russia has knocked
the cobwebs from my stock" said
secondhand book dealer. in a down
town cross street. reports the New York
Sun. Il haven e many books about
Russia. but thai doesn't seem TO make
any difference with my customers. I
had one who asked for a volume on the
czars-that was the way he asked for
it-that had nothing in that line
What was the next biggest thing
10 this St Petersburg massacre2' he
returned
Il told him that the French revolu-
ton rather oyershadowed a.. in my
opinion Then ne wanted 10 know how
many people were KILLED IN that upris-
ing. and how long 81 lasted From his
inquiry | thought I would be safe ia not
being exact So Jumped the lot It
seemed 20 please him.
Got Anytime about it?" he asked.
y told him ] had. and I climbed up
on my stepladder and pulled down about
a dozen volumes that hadn't seen day
light in years
"'Al Of EN- about the French revo-
lutiong ne asked. How much for the
lot?'
Well. I shut my eyes and named the
first figure that I thought OF. and he
told me TO wrap en- mp. He went away
apparently in happy mood.
"A few hour later another customer
came in and asked 81 had anything on
Russia. told him had just sold out
my Russian collection. adding that the
occurrence ia S. Petersburg had ere
ated quite a demand
What else have YOU here about revo-
lutions?' he asked
Il knew ! Sad "A lot OF musty tones
on the commune in Paris. had tried
TO give them away several times. He
said he had heard about that. but that
he had forgotten whether it was a big
thing. | told him 80 was a pretty lively
affair while b. lasted
Tie me ap a bundle OF EN-. he re-
piled. as n he were ordering a lot OF
nails
AS be was about leaving. ne asked me
il was living during the civil war in
this country ] told him that had "A dis
tinct recollection OF the whole trouble.
1 wasn't here then. he said I'm
only 32 now. But i've heard that il was
a great war
Il told him he had heard correctly.
DO you think 10 was bigger thing
than Dewey's fight q Manila?' he asked.
Il told him that in my opinion il was
How did IL compare with the Samp-
on-Schley business at Santiago? he
asked
y gave him nay opinion about that.
That Spanish-Amcrican War he
said. was "a bit too one-sided for ME. /
want something that was Nearer a draw.
and that fingered. SO 10 speak.
Il recommended a history OF the civil
war. He said he could take some. !
asked him which history he would pre-
fer
Oh. ! don't care he replied. give me
about three dollars worth OF il. I've got
60 catch up on this war business some
how. Everybodys asking me what 7
think of Russia and want 20 have some
thing TO build on.
well. thacs the way IL goes. ia man
hears aboAt some horror or awful Gala
mito ne doesn't seem 10 be happy until
he learns OF something previous which
was more horrible. It's human nature
Ii helps my business. though"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
ON COUTURE AND BODICE.
Concerning What Is Liked in Tresses
and Also Word About the
Evening Waist

In Paris" writes a correspondent
OF authority, "a number of the best
coifreurs object 10 dyeing the hair and
only resort TO il when absolutely nee
essary- The consequence is one en-
counters many women with gray or
turning hair superbly dressed, who
look years younger than il their heads
were tinted a youthful hue. A certain
colorless b-own-mouse you might al
most call (which goes with a white
skinned, dove-eyed type Of French
woman is also enormously admired"
Thus ways the world or the subject
of hair. A word on bodices may fol-
low.
In a fashion fastidious and quaint
~ old-time is point Marie Antoinette
bodice in ivory mousseline velours-
A tight swathing OF the soft material
over a closely-htted lining. and short
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
Tricks Ma Cause Wrinkles-

The best way TO have a smooth, IN
wrinkled skin is TO keep the wrinkles
out Unpleasant wrinkles can be kept
out of the face by avoiding those ex-
pressions which tend TO make deep
lines.
The woman who is the victim of the
smelling salts bottle is said to wrinkle
years before her time
Frowning brings lines. as does every
known worry and all fretting.
Going bareheaded in burning sun
brings wrinkles about the ewes and
forehead. The eyes naturally try TO
protect themselves from the Injustice
done them.
And worse than some other wrinkle
producing expressions is the rush
expression which so many women. and
men, too. of the present day are wear
ing daily. These wrinkles can he
avos by remembering that another
day is coming and that a mad pace
wastes time and rever makes more
minutes in the day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

sleeves which are feats OF millinery
are delightful features OF this waist
which is shown with a skirt in the
same material. The yoke is of lace
draped with q hchu of India NULL and
the bodice fasfcns slightly 90 the left
front under three bows OF coral pink
taffetas.
But" the fair critic will say, since
the subject was ihcater waists why in
troduce the skirts2" and madame the
modiste will tell you that il is be-
cause the high world now looks lit
tie coldly upon the odd bodice Ravish-
ing ones are seen and they are ex-
plotted 10y smart dressers. but the har-
mOnious ensemble OF costume is
thought To supply the most satisfac-
tory get-up. Numerous splendid skirts
OF velvet. silk. poplin. etc. are accom-
panied 10y waists entirely OF lace, but
whatever the color OF the skirt the
bodice matches. II more continuity is
desired. bretelles and sashes OF the
skirt material are often added. The
only exception 90 this. maybe is In the
jacket OF colored brocade which may
be worn with a black or white lace
skirt Numbers OF such coats are seen
brilliantly hued. and made dashing
With stiffened tails. Femmed buttons
and rich laces which form smart
cravats and sleeve trimmings OF much
beauty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

sound. We must Quit the absurd. ruin
Gus policy OF considering a worn
out. halt. MANNED. blind or otherwise
unsound mare ct for breeding purposes
on the basis that she is good for moth
Ing else" She is wholly unfit fer breed
ing purposes. Our stste is fun OF IN
sound horses. Unsoundness is common
among our brood mares. prevalent
among our stations. The natural coz
sequence IS that many OF our horses are
unsound and their market value small
on that account. Let us forthwith insist
that every stallion used in the state shah
be sound and vow that we viii never
again breed an unsound mare.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
neht in Sam.

The worst thing that can happen to a
man in Siam is 10 get into debt, from
which there Is never any escape. owing
to the exorbitapt interest charged.
Once in debt there is no appeal. the
debtor being stripped OF his clothes and
compelled 20 work ia letters. generally
for the rest OF his life. TO pay the in
lerest DrunkardS are not permitted
to give evidence in the law courts of
Siam. The BUDDHIST priests. clad in
yellow robes. are 20 be seen everywhere
in Bangkok. and 10 is quite common for
young men 10 center the priesthood,
which affords them an easy and luxuri-
ous existence. OWNS 20 the iiberality OF
the populace toward any one sanctioned
to the service oEBuddha
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
THE MAJORS PENSION.
How Chance Meeting Served 20 Es-
tablish the Evidence OF His
Injury in Battle.

Some years ago, in visit TO q sol
diers home says the Sergeant in the
Chicago Inter Ocean, Il came upon a
serene lid gentleman whose eyes had a
familiar look. At last recognized him
as major OF our old regiment, and
wondered how he came to be ia sol
diers' home. he explained that he had
not succeeded overly well in business
after the war. and that when he broke
down, through injuries received In the
army, be had no reserves to fall back
on. he had no near relatives and no
friends upon whom he cared TO impose
the burden of his support, SO he came TO
the soldiers home, where ne was assured
OF considerable treatment and could
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
Trouble with Rory MIX.

Ropy or stringy milk is a common
trouble. and is caused by germ which
gets in milk. which insteadof causing the
milk 20 become sour curdled or bitter as
some other germs do. changes the
cheesy parts OF thc milk into q very ne
culiar Shiny material. After some
hours standing. the milk becomes so
viscid or Shiny that il a spoon be dipped
IN IL and then raised. the milk will cling
TO Il and pull out into threads or
strings one yard or more long. The
remedy is 20 steam or boil every uten-
sill which az any time comes in contact
with the milk. The germ seems to prop
agate itself from day to day around the
dairy or the apparatus and usually IL il
Easy % get rid OF IL by disinfecsion with
boiling water thoroughly applied
Farm and Home
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
Never-

Did your editor authorize you 10 in
terview me?" sand the eminent states
man.
No, sir" answered the Boston re
porter. with dignine0 resentment. THAI
is a concession To popular slang whict
he never would authorize. He instruct
ed ne 10 seek an Interview with you
sir -Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
THE BLAIRs OF MISSOURI.
What Father and Son Did to Keep
the State in the Federal
Column.

At the outbreak OF the civil war. in
1851. IL was conceded by both the fed
erals and the confederates that the
matter OF most vital importance in
the conduct OF the war would be the
attitude OF Missouri and Kentucky. As
border states. their loyalty TO either
cause might be the turning point OF
the conflict. St Louis was a center
of strategy The government OF the
state OF Missouri. says the Chicago
Journal. in sympathy with the confed-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
~ EMnROlpEREp CoLLAR-

The pattern should be run out two OF
three times 10 raise the satin-stitch.
which is worked over the running out
The scalloped border is worked in but
tonhole-stitch. with a satin-stitch dot
or good size French knot in each
scallop. When the work is finished
cut away the supernuous material with
a pair OF sharp scissors and set the
upper edge between the double edges
Of band OF cambria large enough To
lit inside the collar of dress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
An Imnatient Girl

Mr.. Richmann-You have a hand
some young man named De Ribbon
in your employ, | understand. He is
engaged TO my daughter. and I'd like
you TO do me a favor.
Merchant-Certalnly. my old friend.
Want him advanced Ell?
mo. ! want ham kept just where
he is until my daughter gets tired
waiting for him ~ be able 10 marry"
"Um-how long will that be-"
About six weeks."-N Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
Alas! Poor Man.

Doctor" said the bride of year. Il
wish you would try to persuade my hus-
band TO lay aside the cares of business
and take a few weeks rest. I'm sure he
is killing himself with overwork."
why do you think so?" asked the
NJ ID.
Because" she explained. when we
were first married he always got home
from the Office by five o'clock, but now he
is often detained until after midnight"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

the carcass is divided into as many al
lotments The detail OF killing. rotation
OF supplying the animals. and choicest
cuts are ali arranged at the annual meet
the consumer nearly one-half in his
meat bills. besides furnishing an ample
and continuous supply of fresh meat for
family use. We give herewith two
charts. taken from Farmers Advocate.
showing the cuts for a 20-share ring
Both Of these have been used and are
recommended
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
Had to Co. cede It.

Well" said Subbubs. I've just
weathered a little labor trouble that's
costing me 20 per week"
What" exclaimed Gilman. Sew
enty-fve dollars a week?"
mo; IS cents Our cook struck for a
raise from S425 TO Philadelphia
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
Well Secured.

Employer-Where is that scrap of pa
Ter with the combination OF the safe on
IL? I told you TO put IL away very care
fully. you know. and can't open the safe
without it,
New Typist-I locked it in the safe.
sir-Casselrs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
TWENTY-sHARE BEEF RING.
How the Carcass May Be Equitably
Divided 70 the Saving of
Heavy Meat Bill.

In Canada beef rings are in success
ful operation. These rings consist Of
% or more farmers who take turn in
killing beeves for the use of the men,
bers. If there are 20 in the ring, then
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
WORSE Than the RhenmatIr

Paw Hoptoad-Here's young woman
attempted 10 commit suicide on account
o. parental restrictions
Nav Hoptoad-Pore gal. Couldn't cit
no medicine 10 give her no relief. I
s'pose?-Louisville Courier Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

on your knee. This saves a good deal
OF backaching work. and such a device
is used 10 some extent by progressive
horse-shoers. The stool needs 20 be
we'll made. about 10 inches high and
the legs Of round or square two-inch
stuff
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
EMBROIDERED COLLAR.
This Pretty Neekwear TO Be Worn
in Spite OF the Vogue Of
the Ruche

Here is an extremely pretty collar
worked in satin-stitch with soft en-
broidery cotton on cambria. The de-
sign may be worked with white or
colored silk or cotton. as preferred
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

DO you think that your boy Josh will
make a lawyer"
Well answered Farmer CorntosseI.
If he can be as persuasive with jury
as he is with me when he wants more
money. there wlll be no beating him. I"
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01
China SILK Sen sihia

China silk, embroidered with shirt
waist designs in wash silk. makes
mighty pretty blouses. which are more
serviceable than any other Kind OF
white silk waists. because they can be
washed and washed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

be found very use
full. says Farm and
Home. The front
foot may be placed
on this and most OF
the work done with
out nutting the foot
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-01

More than les general complaints
by members of operations bv forgers.
swindlers- and worthless check and
iraft operators. were Investigated. re-
sulting in 10 arrests and eight con
Victions