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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
HOW PLANTS ARE IMPROVED.
Principle of Selection Must Be Care
fully Observed.

Where selection is done with skin
and care the improvement OF many
kinds Of cultivated plants effected by
It's means is invaluable. The large
pansies, the huge hybrid gladioM, the
large lowered cannas. were all
Drought from the state OF small flow
ers to their present excellence in our
own day by careful observers. who,
watching every variation and keeping
an exact record Of the descent of all
their plants. turn 70 the best account
the wonderful action OF heredity.
That plants are endowed with the
power OF changing TO some extent I'M
der altered and varying conditions
no one will deny who knows even n
little natural history. Such changes
will occur in wild nature as well as
under cultivation. and by the action
OF heredity Will be transmitted more
or less faithfully to the next genera
tons.
But an all-important fact must be
recognized and remembered. It Is
that in the wild state only such varia-
tons have a chance of enduring as
give the plant in which they occur
some advantage in it's life. Many var
iations appear every year which soon
disappear. because they. are a loss
not gain. to the plant. Suppose in
the wild state a potato plant with
short steps and late-sprouting tubers
in a mass at the base Of the stem
Such plant would not have any
chance against rank growing and early
shooting varieties. and Il would soon
perish. Still, some such characters be
long to some OF our best potatoes
This is owing 10 the action OF man.
who throws his power into the bal
ance when cuitivating plants which
are useful or pleasant TO him. and who
gives the weakest plant, II it is for
some reason a favorite with him. all
the advantage he can TO make IL
thrive and answer his purpose. Most
OF the variations induced in our gar
den plants are not I'm favor OF the
plant II in free light" With its kind
In nature. All our improved roots.
as carrots, turnips. beets make an
early and succulent growth for our
own benefit, but not at all for their
own good. II left to their fate TO
struggle with their own wild forms
they would soon have TO take back
seat" and very likely soon perish. Il
follows, then, that varieties improved
from mans point OF view must re.
ceive kind treatment and richer food
than wild forms OF the same plant
The cultivated plant. like the domes-
uoated animal, yields IN a measure its
powers of self-defense to adapt itself
TO our service. Man must in return
provide for its safety and nourish-
ment In the improvement OF plants
the action OF man. much like inhuen-
ces which act on plants in the wild
state. only brings about slow and
gradual changes. often scarcely no
uceable at hrst-Henri l.. de VII
MORN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

No man ever created anything
greater than himself
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
QUICK WORK OF PACKING.
System Used by One Successful Hand
Ter Of Fruit.

In picking apples in my own orch
ard and in orchards that I buy, I do
not allow an apple picked until I am
there TO commence barreling same.
I never let an apple touch the ground
that goes into a barrel. In picking I
use half bushel baskets and short
sacks hung over a pickers shoulder.
says n correspondent OF Farm and
Home. Use long and short ladders
urely. as pickers climbing in among
the limbs bruise the apples that are
I'm sacks|and spill apples out OF the
baskets.
/ pack entirely from packing tables
that are built on n slight slant, the
wide end OF the table being padded
20 prevent the brusing OF apples as
they are being poured onto the table.
The narrow part OF the table is slat-
ted with lath one inch apart. which
allows twigs. leaves. etc. 10 drop
through. At the mouth OF the table
have an apron that is tackled to the
under side OF the table: this we lay
over the barrel allowing the apples TO
run into IT, When the apron is full
we lower IL into the barrel. which pre-
vents the bruising OF apples as they
are put into the barrel
The cost OF picking and packing
covers a wide range where trees are
heavily laden. the cost being not
nearly as large as when there is
light crop Under ordinary circum-
stances the picking and packing can
be done for is 10 is cents per barrel
work four men at the packing table.
enc man TO face. one to press. one at
mouth OF table 20 run the apples, and
one to sort out culls.
The packing table does away with
having Gull apples all over your or
chard. as all the culls are thrown un-
der the table. When the time comes
in the fall to gather your Gull and
windfalls for making cider. 1t is n
very easy matter 10 drive from pile
TO pile to pick up the apples and put
them in the wagon. have my teams
ready to haul my apples TO cars.
where they are put IN cold storage in
st. Louis in Is hours from the time
they We're hanging on the trees.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Largest Retail Drug Store.

The greatest drug store In the world
Is said 10 be found in Russia. 1t ex-
lists in Moscow and is 2O3 years old
Its title is the Old Nlkolska Pharmacy,
and since 1888 II has been In the fam
lily or the present proprietor. II is a
building of imposing dimensions. with
many departments. including one OF
professional education for the star,
which numbers 700 persons. About
1000 prescriptions are said to be dis
pensed daily.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Helps FOLIAGE.

The botanist OF the Massachusetts
experiment station says that Dor.
deaux mixture exercises a tonic in
nuence on vegetation and that the
benefits following it's use are not due
solely to the prevention Of diseases
but In a considerable extent as we'll
TO the Increased vigor Of growth. He
also says the lime and sulphur treat
ment OF San Jose scale has a benefi.
cial influence in preventing fungus
diseases. and expresses the hope that
the San Jose scale may prove
blessing in disguise"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
PROF. d. ID. BRUCE. NJ. D..

Strange. Wonderful. but True are
the awe stricken tests given by The
Great Australian Medium.
PROF. D. ID. BRUCE NJ. ID.
the only Living Apostle Of Science
OF the Mysteries.
$4,000 in Gold to any one IN the
World TO compete with him. Pos
sesstng more power than any four
mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbug
Greatest Hindoo Medium In the
World.
so GREAT Is HIS POWER that
ne can tell you while IN q Clairvoy-
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out word being spoken Come.
all We unbelievcrs. scoffers AMI 5eer-
ers; bring all your skepticism with
you-he will open your eyes to the
private chamber mystery. Come all
ye broken hearted wives. all with
low spirits and let HIN lift the bur-
den from your aching ana Jealous
heart. He challenges the World TO
compete with MIN in causing q speed
y marriage with the one you love:
uniting the separated and bring
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Weeds on Railroad Traok.

For destroying weeds on the track
q car has been experimentally fitted
by the Illinois Central railroad. The
car carries two tanks. each Of 1000
gallons capacity. from which a per-
forated pipe under the car Is fed
Through this the ground is sprayed
with chemical solution. While one
tank is being emp1ed chemicals are
being mixed In the other. The water
which forms the bulk OF the solution
being obtained from stations along
the line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
HORTICULTURAL NOTES.

Fertilize the orchard; plow and
spray.
Fruit crops are often so large that
the abundance OF one year Offsets the
smalIness OF crops in other years.
Evergreens are hardy. pretty and
make excellent windbreaks. May is
the proper month to plant them
Try some and beautify the dooryard.
Keep the bark of your trees
healthy by the application OF a good
wash. A healthy tree. like a healthy
nan will withstand the attacks OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

back the lost one. Traces lost or
stolen goods. Unearths hidden
treasures. Removes evil influences
Crosses, Spells, III Luck. cures tricks
and COMPUTATIONS, gives Luck ann
Success IN all you undertake. Cures
the Tobacco and Liquor Habits. AL
lows the Captive to be set Free.
he Is the only one that will give
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are you sick? Do you know what
the trouble is with you? Come and
Consult Natures Doctor.
rheumatism, Insomnia, Hysterfa
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No matter what ails you, come
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He Will tell you whom you WIN
marry. VIII you be happyH He
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He always Succeeds when others
fall This is tho chance OF q life
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Die at Eorefsthers-

Or. Oliver Wendell Holmes. who
had decidedly advanced views about
heredity. was once called 10 treat a
mentalally afflicted child. After he
had examined the patient he said
a consultation should have been held
some time before. When the mother
replied that such had already taken
place Dr. Holmes said: "Ah. the
consultation should have been held
some so years ago."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Wishes.

Wishes are held TO be ominous; &C
cording TO which belief the order OF
the world is so arranged that if you
have an impious objection to a squirt,
your offspring is more likely to be
born with one; also that II you hap
pen to desire a squint. you would not
get 1t. This desponding view OF prob
ability the hopeful entirely reject. TAX
ing their wishes as good and sufficient
security for all kinds of fulfilment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Giant Rov.

Greene county, Pennsylvania. has
produced prodigy in Stanley Wright.
its youngest school teacher. who for
height and avOirdupois II is believed
stands without a peer in the state.
Young Wright is a product OF Richhin
township. and though only II years Of
age. stands 6 feet inches In his hose.
weighs 200 pounds and IS still grow
ing. lie wears a No. is shoe. which he
has made 20 order.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
The Phrenonet.r.

A curious electric machine is the
phrenometer- The sensitive part of
the instrument is a huge metal cap.
which is brought slowly down upon
the head. and clasping the skull gently
but firmly, indicates the size OF the
bumps" at IS different points. The
turning of a handle not only regis
ters the size of each bump" but
prints and delivers the record
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
irish Kings.

There were plenty OF Irish kings
In early history and they were good
lighters. Some historians have traced
the line OF native sovereigns of Ire
land back as far as the time OF the
food. Heber and Heremon in 1900,
b. O., are the hrst OF whom there is
any absolute certainty. Following
them were 1ss kings all of whom ex-
cept fifteen died In battle OF other
wise by violence Home rule was in
existence until 1172.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
His Job.

Bishop Potter was staying with a
friend in a country house On Sunday
morning as he passed through the IL
brary he found small boy curled up
in big chair deeply interested in
book. Are you going to church.
Tom?" he asked. NO" he replied.
why. 1 am" the bishop said. HUH"
the boy returned, That's your Job"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
New York Restaur.nts-

New York city possesses a very
small proportion Of restaurants be-
tween the many hrst-class ones that
have no superiors IN the world and
the more numerous extremely poor
ones that are hardly paraleled IN the
great cities
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
SAYS It's Not So.

Report TO the effect that electric
lights are detrimental to the eyesIght
are pronounced unfounded by an cleo
aricai expert in the Loadon Times.
He says that the trouble arises from
too direct exposure OF the eye to the
light and that effect would be the
same or wc=so with any other light
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
The Oldest Tunnel.

Glenfeld tunnel. on the Leicester
and Swannington railway. is the old
est tunnel in the world. 1t is about a
mile long. and is the oldest section OF
the Midland company's system. Only
four passenger trains pass through
the tunnel each week day. and from
Saturday night until Monday morning
the tunnel is closed by a paddock door
at either end.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Flying 1000 Miles.

The most wonderful bird flight
noted is the migratory achievement OF
the Virginia plover. which leaves It's
haunts in North America and. taking
a course down the Atlantic, reaches
the coast OF Brazil in one unbroken
flight Of IS hours, covering a distance
of over 5000 miles at the rate OF four
miles a minute.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
rorpedo eoats Of ths wOrId.

An English government report shows
that France now has 80 submarine tor
pedo boats IN service and so under
construction. England ranks next.
with % built and Is under way. The
figures for other nations are: Russia.
13 and Is; United States, and 4:
Italy. 2 and 4; Japan. 3 and .; Ger
many. in course of construction.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Prosperous Germany.

New factories are springing up like
mushrooms IN the Rhine country. and
al are built substantially. There is a
general complaint. IN consequence. Of
the scarcity OF labor. Il has been said
that no man in Germany is idle unless
he chooses.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
The Berlin WAY

Wealthy Berliners do not turn tour
lists during the tourist season. They
avoid the crowds by travelling before
and after the crowded months. thus
making sure OF more comfort en-
route, and better rooms and service
at hotels.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
A GRADING BOARD.
Work Of Sorting Apples Made Easy
BY Its Use.

very useful device for help in
sorting apples or other fruit where
close asserting is necessary is a grad
ing board as shown in the cut. This
is merely n piece Of light wood with
round holes bored of different dimen-
sions. the size being made according
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

disease more easily than weakly
one.
The man who cheerfully sets the
spade where his wife directs, and
lends himself willingly 10 her desires
In the foyer garden. has in him the
vital elements OF good citizenship
and is a safe man to trust.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Wisdom Of Solomon

In a dog case at Felixstowc. Eng
land, one witness testified that the
dog whose loss was being sued for
was worth S125. while another swore
Il was worthless. So the Judge award
ed $3.50 damages as fair average.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

In London the other day a pair OF
riding boots worn by Oliver Cromwell
were sold for Si3. They were discov-
cred 80 years ago during some exca-
Vauons at Canonbury Tower, Isling-
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Made a Mistake.

Waiter. End have Just enough
money 10 pay for the dinner, but I
have nothing IN the way OF tip for
yourself"
Let me add up the bin again. sir"
-Moonshine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

Formosa. Bicycle meets IN which
Japanese and Chinese participate are
held twice a year in the capital city.
Besides Chinese. japanese and foreign
spectators lining the circular track
upon which the japanese and Chinese
contestants were racing their wheels.
there were about so tattooed.faced
savSges OF the head-hunter tribe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

Have you any confidence in the
theory tEat people think with their
feet?" asked one scientist
None whatever" answered the
other. In this era OF two-steps and
rag-time the idea would be horrihlel"
Washington star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Happy BY Comparison.

Whenever l get lonely" said the
fat dweller who lives by herself. 4
30 70 see two sisters who live in a
long 1at. one at each end. and who
quarrel all the time when they are
not speaking TO each other. Then l
come home satisfied"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Makes PULLING Easy.

William Bardell. American consul at
Bamberg. Germany. reports the dis
cOvery by DR.. Radard. Geneva den.
fist. that blue rays OF light can be
used as an anesthetic In the extraction
OF teeth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
10 Clean 4 Steel Knife

Cut an Irish potato in half, dip one
Of the pieces in the brickdust which is
generally used for cleaning knives.
Rub the blade ot the knife and the
stain Will Immediately disappear.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
rhersicn.

The Lady-Don't be afraid OF the
dog. He merely wants 10 follow
you.
The Hobo know dat But II
don't ease my msnd. l once saw a To-
connective follow a COW Up &c track
Harper's Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Responsibility Of Hlah Once

How happy the station which every
minute furnishes opportunities OF do
Ing good 10 thousands. How danger
ous that which every moment exposes
10 the injuring OF millions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
SelfMadn Man.

Edward Yates. who recently died in
Walworth. England. leaving a fortune
OF SS.00O.o0O in real estate In and
about London. began business life as a
poor bricklayer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Over Seventy.

There are three classes into which
all the women past seventy. that ever
] knew, were divided: 1. That dear old
soul: 2. That old woman; }, that old
witch
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
UsefuI In sortIna AppIea.

TO the fruit 70 be packed. The diff
ference between the various sizes may
be either u OF Il inch. The grading
board should always be on the sort
ing table and used frequently. says
Farm and Home. but it viii not be
necessary to put every apple through
q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
A Good Diver

The sperm whale can remain below
the surface for about 20 minutes at a
hme. Then Il comes 10 the surface
and breathes so or so umes. taking
about 10 minutes TO do so.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
John Brown Juror.

Williams Abrams Martin. the soli-
tary survivor OF the 10 men who con-
victed John Brown. is still living in
Virginia. He has celebrated his
seventy-hfth anniversary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Almond Meal.

Nothing is better than almond meal
to keep the skin smooth and white.
Use 1t in place OF soap or rub on the
hands when almost dry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
A New plscnverv

1t Is stated that a chameleon which
is blind loses its power of making It
self OF the same hue as its surround
ings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Nail Terms

A "ten-penny" nail means that l.
300 nails weigh ten pounds. The
word penny" in this sense Is a cor
ruption OF pound.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Must Be Chic

No woman objects to wearing a halo
II she can tilt it up g little and so give
style and snap to her saintliness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

What she viii she viii, you may
depend ont; and what she won't she
won't 20 there's an end on't.-Old
Song
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
A New Novelty.

A relish dish that has four compart-
ments or glass and rests on a pretty
silver stand is quite a novelty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
SENTENCE SERMONS.

A strong breath comes out Of a
weak head.
! The hypocrite is the DEVILS best
argument.
Sermons prepared for the ears never
get beyond them.
No man ever created anything
greater than himself.
The Lord will not lift the man who
does not try to rise.
One days charity is poor balance
for six days robbery.
There is no solution Of any social
problem without sympathy.
Use the knowledge you have and
you will have all you can use.
The influence Of your life depends
on the amuence Of your heart.
Folks need what IS in your heart
more than what is in your hand.
The poorest man Of all is the one
who Affects 90 despise the poor.
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
A man can generally think he en-
Joys life somehow unless he gets too
| respectable.
The best way for parents to train
their children is 10 hire somebody
else TO do II.
The worst thing about prosperity
/ is everybody thinks he has 20 live up
/ 70 Il and a little beyond.
A burglar ought to be ashamed Of
himself TO go into rooms with al those
/ funny clothes displayed on the chairs
The mistake about a honeymoon is
/ a woman can keep reminding her hus-
band all the rest OF HIS life how diff
/ ferent he is from then.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

A woman too often reasons from
her heart. hence. two-thirds OF her
mistakes and her troubles.-Bulwer
Lytton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

And the 999th is a woman's reason
just because.-Mrs. c. n. William
son.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
Could Use a LARGE Quantity.

Gira1e-Do you give gas?
Jungle Dentist-Ycs
Girane-How much thousand
'eet?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

All the reasonings OF man are not
worth one sentiment of woman-Vol
taire.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
A WoMAN's REASON.

A woman is wise at first but a fool
on ehectiOn.-Burckha
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

The worst thing about prosperity
Is everybody thinks he has 20 live up
TO Il and a little beyond
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

The best way for parents to trair
their children is 10 hire somebody
else TO do IL.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

bicycling Popular In Formoss.
bicycling Is very popular with both
ne japanese and Chinese residents Of
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

A man can generally think he en-
Joys life somehow unless he gets too
respectable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

a burglar ought to be ashamed OF
himself TO go into rooms with al those
funny clothes displayed on the chairs
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

A strong breath comes out of a
weak head.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

The mistake about a honeymoon is
a woman can keep reminding her hus
band all the rest OF his life how diff
ferent he is from then.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

Sermons prepared for the ears neve
get beyond them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

The poorest man OF all is the one
who Affects 20 despise the poor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-12-14

The hypocrite is the DEVILS hes
argument.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
HOTEL BON AIR

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utes from San Francisco. Ideal home for bush
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