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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

and with the coming Of spring the boys
were needed in the Gelds. but before
the term was over Abe could spell
! down any one In the school and could
read anything he could lay his hands
on. The long vacation was not wasted
by him. New families were arriving In
the woods. and many brought books.
some even whole libraries Of seven and
eight volumes. IL was worth while for
Abe 10 walk miles and 20 bear hand
at chopping or other work 20 get a
chance 10 borrow them and later read
them by the light OF the open fireplace
He was already n story teller OF parts
and well versed in the backwoods learz.
ing, fact and fiction, which travels by
word of mouth. One Of the first re-
wards of his borrowing expeditions was
story teller by which he found that
he was OutdOne II was AGsOp's fables.
Before he had read this volume through
score Of times he could make over into
fable with some kind OF a moral TO
II every one OF the anecdotes with
which his mind was stored Then be
was initiated into the beauties of "Pll
grim's Progress" book which had un-
questioned influence upon his later life
The family Bible, too. was a favorite.
For some reason Hazel Dorsey was
unable again 10 collect his scattered
pupils. and IL was full year before
school reopened. with a new teacher.
Andrew Crawford Mr.. Crawford
brought new ways and soon saw that
the young persons trooping about him
needed other things than book learn
ing. From the beginning he taught
them manners" Every pupil was
drilled in the proper method OF enter
ing a room and getting out OF It aud in
the simpler social amenities
Abe was already the Acknowledged
best speller In the school. and the mas
ter found il Necessary TO send him
from the room during the spelling con
tests lest his good nature tempt him 10
prompt the less ready. a subterfuge
which Abe defeated by lurking behind
the schOOihouse and making gestures
through the window at the masters
back.
Another branch OF learning In which
Abe exceliSd. II he was not its only ex-
ponent. for the master did not approve
OF such foOlishness. was composition"
Abe's copy book. instead OF a slavish
imitation OF examples In penmanship.
becaEe n volume OF essays. The most
notable OF these illusions was trea-
tise CT "crreity 10 animals" the text
Tor w,:.ch v-Ss prov. e.. ~ tie sight o.
s5-,c 81 hss st..sl'.,a+s.a r,lsc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

Engagement Announcement Party.
The request comes tor an engage
ment annOuncCmen parry. This car
be done in several preuy ways. Such
an announcement is ua~ally made al q
luncheon 20 watch the intimate irieads
OF the bride-elect are asked. hearts
true lovers knots. cupi4s, bows anC
arrows are all Appropriate for decora.
lions. Pink is the best color TO use
as all the world generally assumes lie
Colour de rose when SRI Is IA this
blissful state
Before the dessert course is served
have the doorbel ring violently AND
the maid will bring ia a telegram "a
the hostess, mo asAs permission C
open and read it. wntrcuEon she viii
read aloud the Announcement OF the
engagement. tnel COMMUNICATIONS tol
dow.
Another way is 10 prepare Engisl
walnuts with pretty Q-o,auons writ
ten end oOnceaicu uslae ,ho shells
which are glued together. on one
write the news.
One hostess in anrouncing the en-.
gagement had very small envelopes al
each place. the outside bearing the
guests name. while inside the card
bore the names OF the couple 1he
envelope was sealed with gilt heart
Still another hostess had her table
decorated with a miniature bridal pro.
cession, dolls eXquisitely dressed, rib.
bons radiated to each plate and were
attached 10 heart-shaped baskets con-
tanning bonbOns, and the brides held
her diamond ring. which she of course
put on. Her chair was ornamented by
a huge bow of tulle and the souvenirs
were tiny white slippers filed VIE.
candied rice.
The flowers were bridesmaid roses
the candles and shades pink. with
glass candlesticzs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
AIDS FOR HOSTESS
SUGGESTIONS FOR ATTRACTIVE
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Festivities in Celebration Of Twelfth
Night - Various Ways of An
nouncing an Engagement--A
Pretty Birthday Party.
Twelfth Night Party.

The 9th OF January is - welfth
Night" or cid Christmas" and oFers
opportunities for party out of the
usual order. In England and many
places on the continent Twelfth NIghi
was the time to hold the most elabor-
ate masque balls.
An immense cake was always served
containing a ring, and the king" OF
queer" Tor the evening was the guest
fortunate enough TO obtain il. In his
tory we read now Mary. Queen OF
Scots, hOnored her maid. Mary Seaton
by rohing her in her own royal ap
parel 10 be the Queen of Twelfth
Night"
Tradition says that on this night
every vesuse Oh Christmas green must
be taken down and burned. 1his
peace oAering 10 witches and evil spir
its assures good lucS" TO the house
hold throughout the year.
Invitations Tor a Sixth of January
party alord ,aance Tor the pen anC
ink artist TO Snow ner Sail; witches
bonhres wIih hOiy wrlaths and Christ
mas trees for iUel are Appropriate sub
jeCts Tor the cards. ID there Is no OYER
fireplace fer The burning of the greens
there may be "A back yard even 10 Tn,
city apartment where they may b,
burned with que ceremony.
4 chanug dish SUPPER OF oyster
roast wi,h Gomez ana cider. not for
getting tue cane. are most suitable fo
INelith Night paroles. hau the fuI
Is TO permit the guests 10 take dowI
the greens from Ilclures and windows
even TO stripping the Christmas Tree o.
its branches. Ihe cracking nre cause,
by the pine tree boughs gives a fin,
blaze for roasting marshmaIows. Re
quest each guest 10 tell q story or Civ,
toast while MS or her special armfu
as burning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
He WIS a Nan

Yes" saiG the friend ef the late
lamented. your husband was a man
OF considerable personal charm. He
had many excellent qualities. madam.
He was man. may say. OF large
sympathies"
Yes" sighed the widow. so un.
derstand. or eonrse knew very lit.
tie OF him myself; but they say the
same at all the clubs"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
The Man and His Valet.

Il never saw a man so entirely de-
pendent on his valet"
Quite helpless without him, eh?"
Quite helpless Mabel told me that
when he came 10 propose he brought his
valet with him.
What was that for?"
why, when he reached the proper
place his valet spread a hemstitched
handkerchief on the floor for him to
kneel upon. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
First Calls.

First calls in the season should be
returned very promp;ly-on the next
reception day, or if there is none then
on the most convenient day within a
fortnight. After this exchange of civ
ilities, a longer time between visits
may be allowed to elapse.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
In and out.

Debt Collector have called to get
payment Of an account against your
master.
Servant (promptly)-My masters
not in.
Debt Collector-Why. I saw him go
in at the door a moment ago
Servant-Yes; but he saw you. and
was ever the back wall in a jiffy.-
Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

Tess-But didn't you scream when
he kissed you2
Jess-Nonsensei OF course not; his
mustache doesr't tickle as much as all
that.-PhilaGelrhia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
A Clever Genius

Patience-Do you really think
Dauber is a genius?
Patrice-lndeed. I do
you evidently never saw any Of his
paintlngs?"
"Oh. yes, l did, and that is why I
think he is a genius. He sells some
of them. "-Youkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
A Frenzied Financier's Fate.

The Heiress Gin 19lO-Father loves
cavaire and lobster so muchl feel so
sorry for him.
Lord Castleair-SOrry? why. dear?
The Heiress-A new rule has gone into
effect and the warden won't let us send
delicacies to him any more! Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
TWn Onininnr

Weary Waggs-She asked me whittier
I wuz driftin'. Must hev took me fer a
snowflake
Frosty Feter-More likely she took
yer fer a mud-scrow OATS slipped its
tug.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
CASE FOR SHAVING PAPER
No Doubt the Man Of the Family
Would Thoroughly Appreciate
This Very Convenient Article.

a case for holding shaving papers
that can be hung on. or by the side
OF the shaving glass. Is a thing that is
appreciated by most men who shave.
as It prevents the trouble OF searching
for cloth or paper on which TO wipe
the razor. which is so often not to be
found when needed. This case has a
for~ l~tion Of cardboard for the back;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
ALWAYS Silent

''Is Cholly Nitwit deaf and dumb?"
mo lie made promise TO his diving
father that he'd always think twice be-
fore speaking. And he has not been able
to get TO once yet."-Cleveland Leader
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
TO INDUCE REsTFUL SLEEP
Both Exercise and Food May Be Looked
Upon in the light of Benefi-
cial Distractions.

When Belinda comes home feeling
too tired to sleep" there is no use in
her trying TO so TO bed at once. Let
her take a warm bath. letting the colo
water run In until the water becomes
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Beat Him 70 II.

First Cracksman-Wot dye t'iuk O.
dat? Dere amt muffin in dis safe but
some receipts fer life insurance premi
ums.
Second Cracksman-Say I'm gOin
ter quit dis business. Dere's toe
much competition nowadays-Cleve
land Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Provoking

"A girl with pretty ankles has a hard
time of It," observed the home-grow
philosopher.
LAS TO how?''
The main time she wants 10 wear
her nice openwork stockings is on a
rainy day, and then like as not her
mother won't let her. Chicago Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBERG CUnion Stock Yards)-
choice. s525d5.5O; prime. s56S 90.
common. S3.25Q3.70. HOGS active
and higher; prime heavy. $5.S065
mediums. Workers and PIGS. as 90.
roughs. $4.50G5lo. SHEEP stead:
prime wethers. $5.75g6; good mixeS.
tSiOg s.Sa. vel calves, ST50aS.2s:
spring lambs. s5d775.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
The Eyebrows.

Castor oil may be used on the eye
orows to make them grow, but it
should not De used on the eyelashes.
Combine the oil with equal parts OF
alcohol and perfume slightly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

Horse Dealer-'Undred horsepower, |
suppose
Chaufeur-Oh. no. Four II is only
a small machine.
Horse Dealer weren't going by
the size, guv'nor. but by the smell
Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

Whortle-Nour vile used TO be
rather pensive before your marriage.
is she still sog
Berry-oh. no-now she's expen.
Siye.-Tit-bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Narrow Escape of LincoIn'- Father.

Marrow Esc0pe OF Lincoin's Father.
There are tines when a moment lost
might change the destinies Of nations.
For example. there was a time when
Thomas Lincoln, the father OF Abra-
ham. was in danger OF his life by In
dams. His father had just been killed,
and one OF the savages was in the act
OF killing thu son when an older brother
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Singing.

Mabel-Look at this lovely engage
ment ring Mr.. Swete gave me.
Jeannie-Yes; it's very pretty. was
quite sorry it was too large for me-
Cassells Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

why. Lena. you have another new
Jacket so soon2"
Yes; my Gustave works now in the
ladies clothing line
How much does he get?"
If they catch him he'll get at least
two years at hard laborr-Dorfbar-
bier.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Family Affair.

IF you kiss me again. I'll call nam
mai"
Don't bother. kissed her as came
ip."-Cleveland Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27

Miss Pastor Pryme-No, I'm not mar
ried yet.
Mr.. ForyeaTs-Impossiblei
Miss Pastor Pryme-Yes, that's the
way it's beginning to look. Cleveland
Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Why He's Anxious

She-How anxious that man seems
to pay his fare,
He-Yes; he's going to give the con-
ductor a transfer.-Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
CARLTON HOUSE
DO You Know Herr

/ desire to know the whereabouts
or Moselle Warner. a little girl a.
Don't eight years OF age. When last
heard OF. she was living IN Rich
mond. Her mothers name IN Mrs..
Matte Lee Warner. Address,
A A MARTIN.
U. S. ). Aonongahela.
Naval Station.
Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
Diplomacy.

The Cook-I read where wan av yer
felly-ofhcers won a pie-eatin' contist be
devourin' twinty-two pies. Faith. I'm
sorry fer tn cook that has him fer a
beau,
The Cop-Me darlint IL they wor
half as good as this pie. that felly done
nawthin' { blow abOuti-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
The Conscientious Waiter

Waiter Ito cook)-Steak for one,
Gent cont want IL raw. ner he don
want il burned black.
Cook (angrily)-Is that what he
said2
Waiter-No. not exactly. ! asked
him how he wanted it. an he said me
dunn Y. Weekly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-01-27
EIariocrncY

Mary had .Itt.c man.
with Ever white as STOW.
And everything that Mary safe.
Was pretty sure TO &C
Puck
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Amador ledger., 1906-02-16

round the room, and his young con
testant showed no little chagrin, fol-
this had been his favorite exhibition
which none of his associates had been
able to accomplish.
! The old fellow continued unconcern.
edly: "Now if it were a trial of
strength, perhaps some of you younger
| fellows could tire the old man out. u
Then springing like cat, he caught
with his right hand one of the rounds
of ladder by which the men climbed
to the second story, and pulled him
self up with single arm. Lowering
himself he repeated this Ginning
operation several times with great
rapidity, first with one arm and then
the other. Dropping to the floor he
strolled over to a pair of 100 pound
iron dumb-bells and began handling
the heavy weights as if they were hol-
low or made of wood, passing the bells
from hand to hand, poising them on
high without a tremor, and finally lay
ing them down without even the no.
ticeable quickening of his breath.
The men looked sharply at one an
other. Not the best of them could give
such an exhibition of strength. The
SOlS lSSdHI WAS JUST SrOWllHS, 'OlQ udu,
who might you be, anyway" when the
alarm gong sounded, the firemen
sprang to their places and the little
old athlete was temporarily forgotten.
A close observer, however, might have
noted him dart out of the door and
vanish around the corner with the
speed of trained runner.
The fire was in a lately finished
apartment house and was well under
way when the engines arrived. Lad
ders were quickly placed against the
building. and the brave firemen made
many trips, up and down, rescuing the
frightened occupants. Finally all the
inmates appeared to be saved and ef-
forts were directed toward extinguish-
ing the fire or preventing its spread.
Suddenly, everyone was startled by
the wild screams of child, and a lit
tie girl, of not more than ten years,
whose scanty apparel gave evidence
that she had but just awakened, appear
ed at a window of the top floor, wiring
ing her little hands and crying in ex-
treme terror, as well she might, for the
fierce flames were bursting from all the
lower floors of the building. Ladders
were set beneath her window, and
several of the more daring firemen at
Amador ledger., 1906-02-16


Morris K. Jesup, the philantropist,
took him up at that time. Mr.. Jesup
gave him $500 to help him in the fight
and S150 to reimburse him for his ex-
penditures already made.
Since that time Mr.. Jesup has taken
deep interest in the Comstock cru
sades and has given his money free
ly. A meeting was held at Mr.. Jesup's
house in 1873 by prominent citizens
the New York Society for the Sup
preston of Vice was formed and Mr.
Comstock was engaged as its agent at
a regular salary.
A determined attack on the pub
fishers and vendors of obscene litera-
ture and pictures was at once begun
and at a fitting time, for never had
there been so many and such brazen
violations of the laws of the land and
decency as at that time. Advertise
ments we're boldly printed in the pa
pers and thousands of circulars were
distributed by the dealers, many of the
circulars being placed in the hands OF
children as they left school. An in
effective law was passed in 1877
against the use of the mails for i'm
moral purposes, but it accomplished
nothing, and Mr.. Comstock ehdeavored
Amador ledger., 1906-02-16

( tempted to ascend only to be driven
back with scorched hair and blistered
hands.
A cry from the crowd to the right
attracted the attention of f1remen and
spectators, and all held their breath,
as little old man was seen, climbing,
with the agility of a cat, the galvan-
lied waterspout on the corner of the
building. Reaching the top and grasp
ing the cornice, he rapidly worked
himself along until he was directly
over the open window. He must have
he seemed to expect, his left foot
ladder below him. Placing his foot
firmly upon the slight support, he re-
leased first one hand and then the
other, sliding them along the rough
brick side of the building, as if
grasping an imaginary rope. Cau-
tiously lowering himself to a stopping
position, he suddenly threw himself
inside the open window, as the ladder,
burned near the middle, fell to the
ground with a crash. With scarce a
moments loss of time he reappeared
and piled several thick books upon the
window sill. Then with the child
strapped tightly upon his back, he bal
anced carefully upon these, reached
up and again grasped the cornice. The
firemen at once realized what a des-
perate plan he was about to attempt
and quickly placed another ladder just
around the corner of the building, not
yet reached by the flames. Slowly and
carefully the old man, with his pre-
cious burden clinging to his shoulders.
worked his way along the insecure
gutter, his progress at times painfully
retarded and the distance seemed
great. Would he beat the flames in
the race? Would he be able to hold
out, encumbered as he was? The great
crowd below held it's breath Finally
he clutched the projection at the cor
ner and swung his feet upon the
rounds of the ladder. Long tongues
of fire leaped from the room he had SO
lately occupied and seemed to be strik
ing at the rescuer and the rescued, in
vicious though impotent fury, but
strong and willing hands met and re
lieved the old man Of his burden an6
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aided his evidently failing strength
down the steep incline.
But the pitcher had been to the well
once too often and even while the
cheers and words of encouragement
were sounding in his ears, the life
blood gushed from his mouth, and
sinking heavily to the ground MUIR
INJURED, Hold tight, little one," and
the brave old heart suddenly ceased
its busy work.
"He's dead, the dear old fellow, say
ing young life of which he had never
heard" whispered one to the other,
and a young minister, who, from the
first, had watched the scene with an
intense interest, bent over the body,
and detaching a Greek letter badge
from the vest, read to the sympathiz-
ing crowd, 81. r. H, Harvard, III,
adding revently as he removed his tall
hat:
Greater love hath no man than
this"
To their credit. there were real tears
in the eyes of these big, strong men of
the world, as in silence they touched
glasses with the Senator to the mem
ory of that classmate, whose soul was
still marching on, and whose heroic
death had added another star to old
Harvard's glory.
Amador ledger., 1906-02-16
Briefs from Everywhere.

Marconi wheat is becoming staple
product of the dryest parts of Colorado.
The only ''newsboys" in Spain are
women.
Friction matches are only half a
century old.
In parts of Honduras, mahogany is
cheaper than pine lumber.
There are 5000 women students at
universities in Switzerland.
The farm products imported into
Great Britain aggregate $9O0,0O0,000 a
year.
One million dollars is sent out OF
this country annually to Norway by
Norge-Americans.
There are forty-four counties in Kan.
sas without a pauper, and thirty-seven
without an inmate of the jail
Sir Harry Johnston, the African ex.
plorer, says there is more misery in
London than in Africa.