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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
vIRGINIA.

smells onions coOkin' around he house
an she jest despises cabbage. / don't
know whether she got more pernickety
after she come back from visitin' her
cousin at ST. Joe, but l do know that
there hain't no cabbage nor onions
cooked in this house sense-an' her
mother backs her UP in it. Still, l
reckon young man at gifts as good a
wife as Inez is goin' to make kin afford
to do without onions an billed cab
bage. You're a great hand to spend
money, l hear
Whoever told you that was a liar
says o. p.
You don't tell me! Well, I'm sorry
it amt SO, because Inez just loves to
spend. l can't send her into town with
crock o butter an feel safe. Shed
be as apt to trade it for rhinestone
di'mund hat pin or plated top per-
foom bottle as to bring back muslin
an plug terbacker or somethin' else
useful. Ii man loves to spend him
self he can stand for a woman lavish
in good butter that way, Jut I'm keer-
full, an it makes me mad You're a.
republican, amt you?
L amt goin' back on my politics.
says o. 2.
L hain't askin' you to an l don't
know as you'll have to do it to please
Inez, only you'll have to keep your
mouth shet. Inez has been raised in
a dimercrat family an she's mighty
well posted. l know how it might be
with you an her, because | was a re-
publican myself afore | merried her
mother, an Inez can out-talk the OF
woman ten to one. o. course you young
folks will do jest as you're a mind to,
but when | set down behinu the barn.
where it's restful an quiet, an smoke
my pipe an moderate on the joys O.
| matrermony | don't mihu sayin' that
II | had it to do all over ag'in I'd ask
the gal few leadin' questions. If I
liked to lie abed in the mornin' tell
i've or six o'cIock-which | do-Td
make sure my wife did, too. Now. Mis-
Ferry she's up an around by half-past
! three or four in the summer
That'd suit me. says o. p.
1nez takes after her paw in that
respec',' says the old man. But if Won
like fancy SEWN Inez'n please you. She
made tidy at took fust prize at the
fair two years'ago. Ireckon she told YOU
| that. It's great comfort for a mali to
be let to take off his boots an go in the
front settin' room once in while an
look at the tides his women makes.
Talkin' of stockin' feet, do you like ter
| set an put your feet on the rail afore the
| oven winter evenings?'
most gin rally do says o. P. Pap
takes one side O. the oven an take the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
THE RIGHT TO SPEAK.
Why the Christian Should Speak Out
the Message of the
Christ.

Sir John Lubbock the eminent Eng
hsh naturalist, has spent lifetime in the
study of the habits of ants and other in
sects. He has made some very wonder
full discoveries, some OF which are cor
trary to the common ideas Of the ways
of these insects; but when Sir John Lub-
book publishes anything about ants the
world reads il and accepts it as authori-
tative, for by his long, patient and ac-
curate researches the naturalist has
earned the right to speak upon that sub
Ject. For the same reason the world
eagerly listens to anything that Thomas
A. Edison may have to say about phCno-
graphs or any other topic connected
with the development of electrical pow
er, or to anything that Mr.. Ernest
Thompson-SetOn may hove to say about
the habits of wild animals These men
have created for themselves the right
to speak on these subjects. but when
Joshua says: Come hither. and hear
the words of the Lord your God" his
right to speak rests upon a different
foundation, and the distinction between
them is not always kept so clear as il
ought to be. Joshua's right to speak does
not rest upon his own investigations
into the realm of spiritual truth, but
upon the fact that he has received mes
sage from the final authority in such
things. That message he has a right to
speak with confidence
1t is the same right to speak which
Joshua had that belongs to every Sun
day school teacher. to every minister.
to every disciple of our Lord. SAYS ].
Mervin Hull. in Christian Work. All in
vestigatiOns of every kind, natural.
scientific, philosophical. ethical, are linn
tied by the vastness of the field. Norman
can ever say that he has covered all the
ground so as to GENE to an absolutely
sure conclusion. But the humblest disci-
pie can teach love TO God and man and be
absolutely sure that he is right He has
the authority of the Lord Himself for It.
1t is pity that we realize so imperfectly
the nature of this right to speak the
truths of Gods word. It would be an
excellent idea for every teacher and
every Christian in any walk of life to
make a study Of the attitude that Paul
had toward the message that ne received
from his Lord. IL filled him with Joy.
He just dubbed over with enthusiasm
for it. He never made the mistake of
delivering it as if it were his message.
but he simply gave out that it was the
message of the Lord. and never made any
pretense of bolstering il up by any other
authority. That view OF our right to
speak enables us to speak with helpful
ness to every kind of human need. HUI
man hearts are yearning for certainty
In spiritual things. II is the privilege of
the disciples of the Master to speak the
things which he has revealed with a note
o. artN~~''x which shall ccr,for4 those
who are in sorrow. guide those who are
wandering, and encourage those who are
fighting the battle of life. II the world
is asking in despair. Is life worth living?
those who know that to live is Christ
have for 1t the message of life more
abundantly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04


It's not daini e gods would relish
Those feastini res OF my theology
Inc Nance wou, ever with grace embel-
nsh
The menus OF ~ society,
But nothing can y more proper action
On the hungry spot meath feller's
jeans.
Can give more ifort and satisfaction
TO yearning tomach than pork and
beans.
When the inner an for feed is crawl e
ana the sysN is wrapped in a flame
of yearn
When the stoIn rebels and is misbe-
having
And the teeth anxiety seem to burn.
How the gay. light of anticipation
Through fell 5 optics in Joy careens.
Nhen on the air the feeding station
lie SniffS the 1r of pork and beansi
When the purs fiat from a dearth OF
Doodle,
When but al is reposing there
When a fellow IS he could eat a poodle
And try to i'm CINE it Belgian hare
When a regular dinner, with pie and pud-
din,
Is way UP youder beyond his means
One feast is his. and mighty good 'un-
A mans size platter of pork and beans.
Chicago, mart - the hog, we bless you,
With wreaths of gratitude deck your
name.
And Boston. in love we'd fain caress you
For the succulent truck you've given
fame.
No combinatiea de culinary,
From the dainty dishes of kings and
queens
Clear down to povertys commissary.
Can hold candle to pork and beans.
Denver Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
New Species of Potato.

A new species of white potato is be-
ing cultivated in France from a pecu-
liar variety found in Uruguay. 1t is
believed that it is destined to replace
even the Irish potato. Originally a
very bitter tuber, the new vegetable
becomes, after three or four years of
cultivation, an admirable food prouuct.
It's yield is enormous and it is exempt
from maladies that attack the ordinary
potato. 1t grows best in moist soil its
native habitat being the marsny shores
of the river Mercedes, in Uruguay.
Its flowers have iasmne-like odor
and delicate perfume has already
been extracted from them. After one
planting the species perpetuates itself
from the broken roots left in the
ground.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
The Right Sort Of Rest

1t is rest first a-d after that all else
that He holds for us. Our rest should
Se like our Saba 4, a beginning of the
lays. Under The law the order was.
work at the first, and day after day un-
ii the seven h, when labor shall end
rest But whel Christ rose from
ne dead, that -rst Gag CT the week be-
anne the ha.lowcd one, consecrated to
-ife and rest and JOY. And from that
living, Joyful rest in Him, the whole
oeing ener5ize2 aad ..,ted FOR its task,
he soul car so o. t. s-r,e Him to the
end - ,e-o-.ca T..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
saturday. .FEBRUARY,4, 1905
THE PRECEPToR.

4 set my eyes on the face Of Duty;
Master" l said, let be- let be,
Life will lose all its golden beauty
IL L must follow Theev
An, but the ways that we trod were weary
An. but the paths that we followed long!
Dreary the span Of the sky, and eerie
The sound of every song
And yet, as though through some chrismic
wonder,
After the lapsing of sunless days,
The grim gray veil seemed to melt and
sunder
Like the rifted morning haze.
Then set my eyes on the face of Duty;
Master, l said, lat last | see
That life has gained more hallowed
beauty
Since l have followed Theer'
Clinton Scotland, in S s. Times
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Sinners and Thist1as

A man was once walking with 2
farmer through beautiful field. when
he happened to see tall thistle on the
other side of the fence. In a second.
over the fence he jumped, and cut it
on close to the ground rs that your
fe.d?' asked his companion. ooh. MOI"
SAID the farmer bad weeds do not
Gaze much for fences, and if | should
leave that thistle to blossom in nv
neighbor's field, I should soon have
plenty in my own"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
RAMS HORN BLASTS.

Wisdom increases itself by enriching
others.
The mercy of God is the greatest of
all mercies
How would a prayer-party 90 for a
change?
A mighty little man can undo a large
mans work
Stars of hope are always born in the
night of trouble
Walking in faith is walking in tn g
light of His face.
He who is willing to guide a child Is
preparing TO lead nation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

other. An the hired man he puts his
feet up in 'front.'
Then you'd better get that pint set
ted with lnez afore you do anythin'
foolish. My mother used to let me put
my feet in the oven when l was boy,
but Mis- Ferry she don't hold with it an
neither does Inez. But then O. course
barrin' them an few other little trifiin'
points you an Inez may SCOT each other
fust rate. On'y-I sh'd think you'd study
over sech things, o. p
Well says o. p, who had been get
tin to look GUNNER every mint, II
blieve / will study over them some an
he went away"
Broke up the match, did hep" asked
Baker
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

mas ceased from worNing III its own
strength. ceased from its own will. and
now God worseth in it to will and to
do OF His own good pleasure Practi-
cally, IL MAKES the widest possible diff
ference whether we work up to rest or
from it-Sarah +. Smiley.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Nothing carious.

i saw EnLac. gcng into a doctor'I
Office this morning, said Strnger. lie
had an awful cut on his head that his
wife was responsible for"
You don't say!" exclaimed NiLGles
What aid she hit him With?'
"Oh, she didn't hit him at all" ex-
planned Stringer. 1T was merely 9
haircut she had given him as matter
of economy. Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
As Through a Glass.

Yes" said the JIted lover. Il am ali
over my love for her. can't understand
how ever could have loved her. now
see through the saying: Love is blind"
1T is easy for a man to see through
a thing after some one else has made
a spectacle of him. Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Not q Skeptic.

They say" remarked the typewrite.
boarder, that geese often travel 5000
miles in migrating"
Il guess that's right" rejoined the old
bachelor at the pedal extremity of the
mahogany. "A friend of mine travelled
fully that distance on his wedding trip"
Chicago News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

We'll, that was
old man Ferry's
calculations" re-
piled II a n C o C k.
He didn't like O.
p. any too we'll, and
he fggered to sorter
discourage him."
Pretty smart old
man." commented
Parsons.
did he discour-
age him." asked
the stokekeeper.
Didn't / tell you
Rufe had expert
ence?" asked Han
cock, triumphantly.
mo. o. p. studied it
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Old lnan Ferry
and the Suitor

SEE by the Bugle
that Irving Fire
stone an Mabel
n Y e sanger got
merried on Toos-
day, observed Sol
Baker. Seems to
me they hain't
right well matched
up. She's so sort
o spindlin' an him
about as broad as
he is long. Don't
seem like they'd
make a good team
noways."
"S'long as they
re matched up in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
CT Lorse.

Sububs-I neG ~ b. exc my back
shoveiing the STOW o. my place yes
terday.
Backlotz-WelI, it's a good thing
summer isn't here. too.
Sububs-What are you talking
about?
Backlotz-Why. if we had winter
and summer together you'd have to
shovel snow and cut the grass, too
Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Fully Explained.

Bacon just heard of man who
doesn't claim that he has been awarded
worlds fair prize.
Egbert-lndeed! Who is he?
"Oh, he's a man who didn't have any
thing on exhibition there. "-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
As Others See Us

Mifkins-Old Skinner tells me he be-
gan his business career by running
away with a circus.
Rifkins-Wei, | don't doubt il. It's
almost impossible 70 nail circus
down.-Ckicago News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Too Big for His House

She-What a noise that dog next
door makes! wonder they don't shut
him up at night
He-Why, he's a dachshund. and
suppose he's so long they can't shut
him up.-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
The Farewell.

He put away his meerschaum pipe,
Upon the self he let il lie,
The time for his reform was ripe
The happy New Year time was nigh:
He put away his pipe, oh. my,
But TO it did not say good-by.
He simply murmured with a sigh:
"Auf weidersehen."
Chicago Chronicle
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

First Girafge-During a little con-
versation had with the lion to-day
| asked him if he was the king OF
beasts
Second GiraTe-And what did he
say?
FEST Giraffe-He said he was, but
he made me solemnly promise not to
tell his wife he said so.-Chicago
News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Love Not blind

Love is blind, you know" said the
minister's wife
Blind nothing!" exclaimed the par
son. Don't you suppose if il was blind
1t would sometimes ma a mistake and
give the minister a little more than
25-cent wedding fee ?"-Yonkers States
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

Doctor don't think it is anything
very serious. but you will have to stay
in bed at least two weeks.
Patient-Say. doctor, do you know
that this is four-dollar-a-day hotel?
Doctor-Yes. | am friend of the pro-
prietor.-Chicago Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Hair Invigorato<.

DO you think that music S of any
practical benefit in life?"
Well answered Miss Cayenne,
Judging from the photographs of emf
nent violin!sts, it must keep the hair
from falling out."-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Rose 70 the Occasion.

How did you get your wife out OF
the burning building so quickly Without
alarming herr"
Il told her an auction sale of house
hold goods was just beginning in the
fiat next doar."-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

Il wish TO entsr aLG take an active
part in the battle of life What would
you ADVISE ne ~ Go?"
Get married" wrote the editor Of
the Replies to Queries" column
Kansas City Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
In the Line of Reform

Gayman-Th2ts a good cigar you're
smoking. But, hold! | thought YOU
had sworn off.
Gayboy-l have-from smokins
cheap cigars.-Chicaeo Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Precaution-

Landiady-I never count my chick
ems before they are Matched.
Starboard-Quite right; some of the
eggs might accidentally be fresh
N. Y. Sun
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

We'll, Guild Clauahan was one O. tn
byes all right; they was nawthin gein'
on but he was dead in ut"
."Thot's right, Lejabbers. an twas tn
same wild his wake Houston Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Ia the Derartnent Store.

First Census Iaker-What cid that
young fellow al the false hair counter
give as his occupation?
Second c. Tie said he was a
switch tender-Cnicag Jourha!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

over an ne figgered that him an Inez
might shake down together after all, an
billed cabbage want worth considerin'.
1t turned out, though, that cabbage was
lnez' fav'rit dish, an she was speshully
fond of onions. Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Left!

And is there nothing left save
honor?' as"ed the wife of me pres
ident of the defunct bank.
Nothing save houor-and a little
brown paper! replied the broken man
-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

1t may make some Of ms feel queer to
see our ballots at the judgment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04
Deponulating EnriarG

More emIgrarts left the United King
dom and fewer foreigners settled there
IN 1913 thu IN any year since 1889.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-04

their disposft ons ii don't make much
difference bout their size" said the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-11
PASSU1PSIc.

A very pleasant gathering in the form
of surprise party was given October 6
by Mrs. F. H. Shepherd, in honor OF her
mothers 10th birthday. Friends began
coming in the morning from the different
towns, representing Woodsville and Lit
Teton, N. H., St. Johnsbury, Danville,
Waterford and Passumpsic, beside tele-
gram and letter from her son in Ph1la-
delphia and letters from other relatives
and friends, to her great Joy and surprise.
A most bountiful dinner and supper were
served by the hostess, who carried out
her plans in very pleasing and salts
factory manner, doing much credit to
herself. Mrs. Moreau was the recipient
of many useful gifts and flowers, show
ing the esteem in which she is held by her
friends and relatives. Most of those
present spent the entire day with her.
and after having fashlight picture
taken of the gathering by her grandson,
Ray Shepherd. and wishing her many
happy returns OF the day, left for their
respective homes. All present pro.
nounced it most enjoyable occasion.
I'M. Pinney, who is taking an enforced
vacation on account of his i'll health and
is spending the time with his aunt, Mrs.
Walter Jackson OF Greensboro, called here
Tuesday on his way to Rutland as a
witness in the case of burglary committed
here in the post office last spring. Mr..
Pinney is greatly missed in this village
and vicinity and his friends all hope for
him speedy recovery.
There will be promenade in Randall's
hall this week Friday night, under the
auspices of the grange. Light refresh
ments will be served,
Mrs. Williams of Albany is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. c. R. King.
The Arion Concert Company will give
a concert here next week Friday evening
under the auspices OF the Debating and
Literary Club.
1t looks now as if the church would be
done and ready for occupancy by next
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. DEMO are with
Mr.. Denio's sister in Saxton's River.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-11
Later New s Items.

Alfred Beckman OF Barre tried suicide
on Sunday by shooting. His wound is
said to be not fatal. Temporary de-
rangement on account of a love affair.
A nine ear-old Enosburgh Center boy
had most OF two fingers taken off by
machinery while working in a silo.
Henry Averill's farm buildings, FIVE
miles out of Mortified, have been burn
ed at loss Ct $4,000. Several head OF
live stock were burned.
Rev. G. c. Lamson of the Montpelier
Baptist church, and Rev. A. N. Lewis o
the Episcopal church in the same city
resigned on Sunday, to take effect abou
December 1.
Senator Fuliord, wealthy Canadian
manufacturer, was seriously hurt, ant
his chauffeur probably fatally hurt, in |
collision between an auto and an electri
car at Newton, Mass, on Sunday. AM
at Athens, Mich, on the same day an
other automobilist was instantly kille'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-11
DR.. Ion Jackson Coming.

St. Johnsbury music!overs will be glad
tolisten again to the tenor OF DR.. Ion ] ack-
son, who so finely entertained them at
convention few years ago. This artist
is to appear here next week Thurs day
evening, with company of his own, in
the opening feature of the Star Lecture
Course, and the hall will no doubt be
filled on that occasion.
DR.. Jacksons company includes be sides
himself, Miss Adah Hussey, contralto,
who has sung to our people before most
acceptably and has since then achieved
notable successes elsewhere; Miss Anna
Often, a violirist Of whom it is said, "She
is certainly to be considered as the best
woman violinst in America, with posi-
bly, one exception" and Dion Kennedy.
pianist OF established reputation. 1t
was hoped that Anita Rio, another emf
nent favorite here, could also be secured
for this concert. but it was found to be
impracticable. A rich musical treat may be
looked forward to. The committee has
m ade strong effort to secure first class
attr actions for the entire course and thus
maintain the standard set by their pre-
decessors 38 years ago and adhered to
every year since that date.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-11
McINDOHs.


The Ladies' Society meets this after
noon with Mrs. Charles Bell.
Miss Mary Warden OF Passumpsic is
the guest of her nephew, Horace Gleason.
Miss Emily Dewey is spending several
weeks at St. Johnsbury.
MIR. and Mrs George Winch and grand
son. George Sawyer, spent several days
in Barre last week with relatives.
Mrs. Robert Kendall and sons Percy
and Robert have been visiting her
brother, Lewis Pollard, at Montpelier,
and her cousin, Will Pollard, at Burling-
ton.
Mrs. Julia Smith and daughter, Mrs.
M. E. Sornborger, spent Thursday in
Bath, N. H., visiting relatives.
Mrs. c. l. Smith and Mrs. Nj. E. Sorn-
berger went to Hanover, Monday.
Mrs. M. F. Sargent and Mrs. Fred
Tewksbury otSouth Ryegate were guests
at c. L. Duncan's Wednesday.
Work was begun on the parsonage,
Thursday. A new roof has been put on,
making two-story house.
Miss Edna Little gave a reading
Wednesday evening, which was very
much enjoyed. Mr.. Morgan from Bar.
net, assisted by home talent, furnished
the musical program.
The McIndoes Grange entertained
members of the Woodsville Grange al
their last meeting. An interesting pro
gram was furnished in which members
from both societies took part. Refresh
ments were served followed by games.
Mrs. DR.. Coles and son returned tc
their home in Tarrytown, N. Y, las
week.
Several from this place attended thu
centennial at Montpelier, Wednesday.
The McIndoe Grange will give {
promenade at Academy Hall, Friday
evening. Music will be furnished by th
st. Johnsbury orchestra. Cake ant
coffee will be served. A good attendanc
is desired.
The Knights of Pythias worked tn
third rank at their meeting Wednesda,
evening, followed by refreshments.