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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
CLUB SANDWICHES.
How They May Successfully Ne Maas
al Home


at Hemc-
When you are I'm doubt what 20 havs
for luncheon or for a late supper to
which you have invited friends sur
prise them with some dainty club sand
witches. says the New York Globe and
Commercial Advertiser. Many persons
think this Wand cannot be made at
home. but with little pains and with
the right sort OF bread a homemade
sandwich is quite as good as that
made by an experienced hotel chef.
You must have freshly made and
very light wheat bread. cold boiled
ham. cold turkey or chicken and some
crisp lettuce. These are the materials
required Some persons use bacon in
stead OF ham, but ham is much the bet
ter OF the two. Cut thin slices from the
breast Of the turkey or chicken and lay
them on plate ready for use Get the
lettuce leaves ready for use and lay
them on a plate near at hand. Cut as
many thin slices from the boiled ham
as are required and lay them on the
broiler.
Cut the bread in thin slices, first care
fully removing the crust from the en-
tire loaf. You must have a very sharp.
thin bread knife. Toast the bread
quickly a delicate brown and put Il
where it viii keep hot, but not get dry,
while you broil the ham. This must De
done quickly. and as soon "a It Is done
begin TO put the sandwiches together
Dip one side of toast I'm a little melted
butter; lay it on a platter: on the slice
Of toast lay a crisp leaf OF lettuce. on
the lettuce lay n slice OF the broiled
ham, then slice OF the turkey or chick
en-; season this with salt and pepper.
then lay on a lettuce leaf and. last OF
all. another slice OF toast.
Press the whole firmly with the hand
TO pack Il, then cut the sandwich
across in triangular shape and serve
with a mayonnaise IN a separate dish.
or, while making the sandwich. spread
the mayonnaise on the lettuce leaves.
II possible. one should have an assist
ant in making club sandwiches. as they
must be made as quickly as possible
I'm order TO keep them hot and at the
same time soft and fresh.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
Ho9O Nugent
Enzulated
MaeterHnck
BY KEITH GORDON
IcOpyrisht. 1904 by T. c. Mcclure.l

Copyright 1904 by T. c. McClure.l
n LUCENT was Ia despair. For
three weeks he had been try
ing to ask Virginia Dinsmore
that pointed and personal
question that should decide matters be-
tween them. and for three weeks he
had been held back by an invisible but
impossible barrier.
Ralph Merton. of course, was always
hanging about her. but that gentleman,
Nugent assured himself, was neither
tnvincibie nor insuperable. The thing
that he was afraid of was less Merton
than the long. mystical discussions that
the two held concerning the meaning
Of certain modern writer's whose very
names We're strange TO himself. So.
procuring a few volumes OF Maeter-
linck. he determined to prepare himself
to "trOt IN the same class" with her,
as his horsy friend. Aiichaels, would
have termed IL.
Clad in an old coat whose pockets
sagged delightfully."-. his feet thrust into
slippers whose original shape and color
could only be guessed at and fortified
by his beloved pipe. he settled down
one evening and solemnly opened the
first volume Of Maeterlinck that his
hand fell upon.
But, though he made an honest eff
fort the atmosphere OF his comfortable
bachelor quarters, whose golf clubs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
THE INTERRUPTED POEM.

THE Easter sunEgh, floods the world thai
seems dream Of May.
CIom. guard the door and tell en- all I'm
no, at home today)
The blossoms seem to throb with light: the dssie,
look alive
q think know tina, voice outside II the bills for
twenty five y
The birds. half hidden IN the blOOms-shey talk
Of this and that.
q wonder wha, the bill will be for those on
Mollies hatD
And the very winds have voices sweet that WIN
me more and more
(Asain. again the tramp OF feet-a bill be.
meath the dooSO
Oh. NvOndrous weather Life supreme with slory
and with lghtl
q think I'll take the IRE escape and rival time
in Rgh,O
Oh. world Of loveliness and ioyl My soul with
rapture thrills
q think Ill seek the buzz Of bees-and leave the
buzz OF bdlsD
Atlanta Constitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
THE GIANT LILY OF INDIA.

States. The best stock obtainable was
imported and planted In chosen sec
tons OF the southeastern states. Ev-
cry scientific method OF propagation
and growth was tried but the expert
ment proved a failure. The climate
was unsuitable. Now the department
has conceived the bold idea of grow
Ing the bulbs from seed. and expert.
ments along this line have been un-
expectedly successful.
The main advantages OF the new
method OF propagation will be the
elimination OF disease and the fixation
or three or four well marked varieties
We need early. midseason and late va
rieties, the first OF which will naturally
cost more and the last least.
One OF the most beautiful OF all white
lilies Is the Lilium gigenteum. or giant
lily Of India, but only those who are
especially favored may enjoy this
Easter emblem. Ii is seldom grown In
America except by scientific horti-
culturistS. IL often attains a height
OF ten TO eleven feet. and its large,
odorous flowers remain ia good con
dition for nearly three weeks.
The Lilium longiforum is a tall, late
northern variety that sometimes re-
Quires thirty weeks FOR the develop
nent OF the flower. Its southern form
IL called by the botanist and the Japa-
nese grower Lilium lOngiforum var.
eximium and by the Bermudan Lilium
harrisii. The intermediate form. Lii
UNI longihorum var. giganteum, though
requiring about eighteen weeks TO
force, is most promising variety for
the plant breeder. II Is taller than
eximium with larger flowers. The
bulb stores better than those OF the
other types and commands the highest
price OF all because IL is said TO be a
difficult subject 10 propagate by vega
tative methods. - Country Life In
America
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
THE FIRST EASTER EGG.
II Was Laid. It Is said. by n Roman
Emperor's Hen.

IL Was Laid. rt Is Said. by n Roman
Emperor's Hen.
Who used the first Easter egg, aud
was il colored oneg
III we are TO believe one OF the most
reliable antiquaries the practice Of us
ing colored eggs had its origin i'm the
interesting fact that when the Roman
emperor Alexander Severus was born
a hen belonging TO his parents made
the day a memorable one by laying
red egg. That the custom of coloring
them is older than the Christian era is
proved by the fact that colOred eggs
have been found in the collins of Tar
tars in Russia who were buried many
years before Christ. The Persians. who
have kept the festival OF the solar
year in March from time immemorial.
make free use of eggs as gifts. colored
most effectively with their splendid
dyes
The Romans made more use Of eggs
than any other nation for they were
not only articles of everyday diet, but
were used upon many ceremonial oc-
casions. For these people they SEEM
ed TO possess some mysterious power
- l't'AeAAARA anu AAA AAiNAl4Nnr dN Wutu
they felt the need of moral rejuvena-
ton ii was their habit 10 carry eggs
to the temples and place them on the
affairs of the gods.
To the ancients the egg was some
thing very mysterious on account Of
the manner i'm which life was evolved
from it. which idea may have led them
to attribute 10 all life q similar origin.
There can be little doubt that the use
Of eggs in the spring was originally
symbolical Of the revivification of ma
ture, the coming forth Of new life.
We find traces OF superstition con
nected with the egg. many Of which
are firmly believed in today. cOexistent
with the first record OF the ceremonial
use of the egg. When the church was
obliged TO make Easter coincide with
the date Of pagan festivals these super
stitions were grated on TO the Chris
tan belief. which accounts for their
existence today.-Laura Il. Starr I'm
Woman's Home Companion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
How 60 Keep Hou.ehold Account.

Keeping accounts may be little
troublesome. but II Is quite worth
while. Have just one book, rather
thick. that will do for everything Turn
the front part into n cash account
Open the book out fat. write down
your allowance on the left hand page
and on the right put down what you
have paid the butcher. baker. etc
everything even 10 a postage stamp.
Then once a week or oftcncr balance.
Balancing Is nothing harder than sub
tracing the total Of the money YOU
have spent from what you had In hand.
The difference Is what YOU should have
I'm cash. When YOU have been keeping
accounts Tor some time YOU will realize
as YOU never did before what your
money goes for. Keeping accounts is
not helping YOU 10 make money. but Il
does help YOU 20 find out how TO get the
most for your outlay and how 10 bal
ance your needs with your income.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

To remove grease from silk use
chioroform and cotton cloth, finishing
with dry cloth. Benzine can also be
used as well as French chalk In us
Ing chalk place hot iron over the spot
until the grease is removed. Benzol or
furpentine can be used 10 remove grease
from clothing in general by first thor
oughly saturatlng the cloth at and
around the spot and then placing soft
plotting paper beneath and ON top OF
the grease and pressing it. The fat Is
thus dissolved and absorbed by the pa
per
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
WHY WECOLOR EASTER EGGS
The Ancient Legend OF the Syrian
Nightingale.


The Syrian bulbul nightingale has
the lovelicst voice OF all Gods crea-
lures and the saddest song ever heard.
Shady coverts fringing the Jordan still
shelter the bird that sings darkling."
There is a legend that the bulbul sat
In the olive tree in the garden Of
Joseph OF Arimathea. and the night be-
fore the resurrection. through the dark
ness. she poured out her soul in sor-
rowing plant above the still sleeper
Ia the tomb wherein was never man
laid. When the first Easter morning
broke over the eastern hills the eggs
in the nest Of the breeding bird spar
Killed. with gold, blue. orange and Grim
son. and SO we color eggs at Easter
for u memorial OF the lone singer that
sang by the holy sepulcher 1900 years
ago.-From The City OF the King"
by Mrs. Lew Wallace
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
A MARRIED MANS SONG d
EASTER.

Y THEN Betty went to church with me
w AZ Eas,srtide. she used 10 wear
Some fetching headdDess for the day
a nch and elegant affair
h was thing of loveliness
That brough, admiring eyes upon il.
! cannot say. Try as may.
How dear to me was Be,tys bonnet.
And now when Betty goes to church
Al Essieriide she sill is seen
In some creation much the same
As gave her charm at sweet sixteen.
The charm has somewhat passed away.
lis true. like to see her don II.
Blu, can tell alas. too we'll
How dear to me IS Betty's bonnet
Roy Griffith IN Boston Globe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
A Serious Error.

Druggist-Great pills. believe / put
arsenic instead Of powdered sugar In
that mans prescription. Which way did
he go? DO you know who he was? What
shall do? Can't you help me some
Friend--Good heavens, I don't won-
der you're excited.
Druggist-You bet. Why, man, ar
senic costs ten times as much as sugar,
and | only charged him for SUGAR.
rhe Doctor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

On Easter morning in Russia every
one In the royal household distributes
eggs. Those given the high officials
are often very valuable. made Of gold
and set with precious stones. and very
often worth thousands of dollars. In
all the Greek and Roman Catholic coun-
tries the reigning sovereign is on Eas-
ter presented after high mass with q
large bssketful OF beautiful decorated
eggs. natural or artificial, which he
distributes to the immediate members
OF the royal household
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
How TO Make omeIet. Light.

An Omelet would oftener be served II
there were not the general experience
that II IS apt to fall and be heavy,
says Harper's Bazaar This danger may
be entirely Obviated II the eggs are
beaten separately and very light. the
yolks folded daintily into the whites.
salt and pepper added and the whole
transferred to pan where the butter
Is already heated sufficiently. The
omelet may be doubled into half its
dimensions and sent to the table. a
pun OF lightness, all in a moments
time. or course IL should not stand
and wait" or It Will hardly be ike
those who also serve" IN Millions IA
nous sonnet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
THE EGG DANCE.
A Curious Easter Custom of Ancient
Frnnce-A Royal Romance.

France--A Royal Romance
In very ancient times most curious
Easter custom prevailed in France.
Wooing lads and lasses would come
forward as applicants for the egg and
matrimonial dance" hundred eggs
were arranged on level sward spread
with sand, and all the young tenantry
selected their partners TO dance on the
green among the eggs.
The story is told by an old chrOnicler
that Philibert, duke OF Savoy. was out
hunting and, being in the neighborhood
OF the beautiful palace OF Margaret OF
Flanders. called to pay hts respects TO
her. All the tenantry were dancing on
the green, the eggs were laid. and the
lovers were treading a measure of the
national dance amid them. Few there
were who managed to dance through
without breaking some OF the obstruc-
tons. IL they succeeded not even the
may" OF the parents prevailed to break
up the match IL was an evidence OF
the intentions OF Providence 10 smile
on the union.
While many had tried and been IN
successful. the duke besought the prin-
cess to try the dance with him Though
IL was the first time they had met, she
agreed. and they executed the national
dance without breaking an egg. They
were greeted with enthusiastic cheers.
and, as il was a sure sign that they
were affiaHced by divine will and their
welded life would be one OF great
bliss. they bowed 10 the fates that or
dained ii so. and in the sentiment CT
the romance they were married and
lived happily ever after"-Philadelph
BRASS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
Antiauity OF the sprtnE Fe-,iraI.

From earliest times mankind has cell
ebrated joyous festival at this season
OF the year. Pagan nations made mer-
~ at the return OF the sun 10 the north
land when the sleeping earth awakened
after the death OF winter and ali ma
ture had new birth. The rude Saxon
tribes read meanings In the blossoming
flowers and the fresh beginnings OF
natural life. In the south the Romans
made feasts. the Persians regarded the
occasion with gifts of eggs. typifying
a resurrection OF the body and. taking
all the festivals and their .eeaning. the
thoughtful mind can readily trace
them, leading TO the great Christian
festival teaching OF the eternal life Of
the soul and the resurrection OF man
from the dead
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

There is probably no prima donna IN
he world who enjoys better health
than Nine Nordica. She is always well
and always In good spirits. all OF
which IS doubtless due TO the fact thar
she has secret recipe for health. Herr
Il Il:
Indulge in temperance. exerciss and
good humor.
Repeat the dose as eftsn a. posu.l,,s.
Don't pay doctors bsils.-'New Yosk
U~--l Ia
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
How 60 CIron coIa rr,ue-

To clean gold picture frames beat
the white Of an egg Add to it one
point OF cold water and moisten your
frames with this mixture using a
sponge Then with a soft flannel care
fully wipe. Take & second cloth. per
fectly dry. and give the frames a light
rubbing. II the frames are not clean
and bright after this treatment you
would better take them TO a glider and
have them regilded.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
nn,, to NnI.c Cnrnmol In. Crenm.

Prepare your caramel by putting in
70 small pan eight tablespoonfuls OF
graduated sugar and cooking il. stir
ring until 1t turns 10 a dark brown.
Make a custard OF pint OF milk. three
eggs. and sugar TO sweeten abundant
ly. Take from the fire and set away to
cool; then add the just prepared cara
mel and quart OF cream. Flavor with
vanilla and freeze.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
autious.

violet-What makes Mr.. Cashly talk
20 painfully slow?
Rose--He's been sued for breach of
promise so many times that he turns
I word over three times in his mind be-
ore be dares let go of it-Detroit Free
'ress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
Boosting II un-

Have you made any plans for the
future?" the reporter asked the dash
Ing young actress who was To be
released from jail the next day.
"Oh. yes!" she replied. as she Sc
lected box OF bonbons from the large
assortment that had been sent by ad-
mirers. II shall lecture on the best
methods OF elevating the stage
Brooklyn LIN
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
LIKE Ally In the street.

See her gwine long dar.
LAX a lily In de street:
'Taiat de Easter hat--its des
De face dat makes IL sweet!
En- all de lilies know her step
En- hear her true heart beafl
En- Miss Springtime wild her howers
She dress up At ter kill:
De valley sens de brightes'
Ter de picnic er de hill.
But er all de Easter lilies
She de bes' en- swectes stiuI
Frank Stanton in Atlanta Constitution
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
A Modern Instsnce

Mother-Yes. / know you and George
are very devoted now, but are you sure
that after marriage Won won't tire OF
each other?
,Daughter-Well. II we do. we can &c
into society, and can join all the chart
table associations. and women's clubs
and he can join all the social and ath-
.etic clubs, and then Wei never see each
other. you known. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
Pardonnhle Cnriositv

The train was rushing over the
prairies OF western Kansas.
rs that another jack rabbit. uncle?'
asked the fair passenger who was look
ing out through the car window.
Yes" replied the elderly man at her
side.
That's what you have said about all
|of them We have seen Are there no.
|ah-7siil rabbits. "a. .ie?"--chi ago Trih-
|une.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
Not a Vegetarian.

children" said Sunday school
teacher to her class OF small boys,
GOD gave us something that he did
not give the hover animals. Who can
tell what IL is?"
A little boy who had been exhibiting
. cut finger rose to reply.
Please. teacher" he said. God
gave us blood. but he only gave the
animals dish gravy. "--Blooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

Here is safe remedy to apply to the
mole: Diachylon plaster. half ounce;
tartar emetic, one dram; croton oil, i've
drops. The plaster should be spread
the precise size OF the mole. 1t should
be left on until the mole suppurates.
then removed and allowed TO heal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

In the Philippines the natives cele-
brate Easter day In gorgeous fashion.
Professions headed by bands OF music
are held in the morning OF Easter Sun
day, and the remainder OF the day is
given over to fencing and games.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
a Menu For the Easter Dinner.

Oysters on Half Shell.
Sailed Almonds. Olives.
Cream OF Celery Soup.
F'ricassee OF Belgian Hare.
Rics Croquettes. Mashed Potatoes.
Fried Eggplant.
Birds Nest Salad.
Cheese Cake.
Ice Cream. Angels Food.
Coffee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

A small quantity OF ordinary cider
vinegar in the proportion OF one table
spoonful 10 q quart added TO Boston
baked beans before putting them In the
oven will be found to give an improved
Favor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

Christ must needs suffer. rising from
the dead and enter>thus into his glory.
And how do you ask for another road
than this the royal pathway of the holy
cross ?-Thomas a Kempis.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

After you have assumed God you
cannot without doing violence TO your
reason fail 10 assume Immortality
Washington GLADDEN..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22

In France doctors prescriptions
must be written in French. and not /.
attn. as is the custom here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
MS nrssnN FOR TIE DAY.

Oh. sinful man. that Easter
Should bloom and fade away
With just a woman's bonnet
His lesson for the dayl
New York World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-04-22
The Poet
And the
Easter Bonnet
HIS EASTER.

LIE sits behind his dearest.
And on her dainty head
The sweetest. neatest. queeres
OF quaint eOnoeits Is spread.
Albeit the hour is sanity
Through ms, the altar sleams-
He hears the rector family;
To him the chants are dreams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07
PENNYPACKER CANT.
Replies to Petitions for Clenency to
Mrs. Edwards.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. $50 numer-
Gus have been the requests from all
over the country from people VINO
want Governor Pennypacker TO con-
mute to. life imprisonment the SEN
tence Of Mrs Kate Edwards, VINO IS
to be hanged at Reading on FEBRUARY
Is, that it has been found necessary
for the executive department TO pre-
pare a circular letter in answer 10
these requests.
This letter quotes the state consti-
tuition to show that the governor mas
no power to commute death sentence
to a life Imprisonment except upon
the recommendation IN WIItiiS U eii0
board of pardons-
Reading. Pa, Feb. Letters from
all parts of the country coillIllue ~ ~
pour in upCn Oliver Lentz, attorney Tor
Mrs. Kate Edwards. In each case me
writer thinks that it would be an out
rage to hang her. A number OF reaS-
ons are given for this oeilef, the primer
pal ones being that she IS a woman
and the state she was in at the ume
the crime was committed was caused
in part at least by the conduct OF
her husband Many of the letters are
eloquent and the writer's offer to cir
cuIate petitiOnS to be sent to the DOard
of pardons. 1t is estimated that at
the meeting of the latter next week
petitions signed by $4,000 people WA
be presented asking for mercy LOT
the woman The press department OF
- L
ing to get concentrated action on the
present entire association in the mat
ter and that it will use every effort in
its power to save the condemned wo-
man from the fate that overshadows
her.
Attorney Lentz mailed today to the
board of pardons at Harrisburg the
petition to have the sentence of Mrs.
Edwards COMMITTED. He will call on
Governor Pennypacker tomorrow in an
endeavor to get a reprieve and John
r. Rothermel counsel for Samuel
Greason, her negro accomplice, will
go to Harrisburg, on similar mis-
sion Thursday.
Rev. stephen Schweitzer of Ephrata,
Pa. Mrs. Edwards spiritual adviser,
to whose Muddy creek reformed
Ionged, is Circulating petitions among
the people of her old home. There
has not been one refusal.71n the mean
time Mrs. Edwards is preparing for
death with her prison-born daughter
Alma in her cell