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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Informed The business instincts OF
oiga's husband were uppermost. and
he did not like to be drawn away, but
he said:
1--WE shall continue this talk this
evening then"
mo. | regret TO say that | can't
come have made my apologies 70
Nine. Hoffman,. had forgotten an
engagement with the Russian consul
for this evening"
"Ah. the Russian consul viii be at
our house Olga. dear. add your en-
treaties TO mine. Persuade NJ. MIllar
TO come"
IN dreadful embarrassment Olga
turned to the smiling, cynical mask OF
face that looked at her triumphantly.
She could not refuse.
II hope we may have the pleasure
OF seeing you this evening" she said
and turned YEARLY toward the door.
Thank you. madame" the fiend re
piled II shall be more than delight.
ed"
Karl Interrupted 70 say that he would
not reach the house that evening be
fore II o'clock. He explained that be
expected an art dealer In reality he
had just recalled his promise to stop
at the house Of Mimi Herman, sus-
pecting his design. made some testing
allusion 10 II, which caused Olga 10
ask what he meant He evaded her
question. and Millar. seeing another
excellent opportunity TO point a moral
declared that ne heard a knock.
lie walked over 10 the door. opened
it and 10 the amaZement OF the others
ushered the embarrassed little model
into the room.
1.-The art dealer" he said sarcastic
ally
Olga felt Instantly consumed with
Jealousy. As she and her husband
walked out Millar said 10 her:
Il will repay you for your invitation
Madame, shall manage TO forget my
overcoat and In five minutes / shall
return for it and break up the chat
which you anticipate with such dis
pleasure"
Olga could not deny che lnsinuation
She did feel Jealous Of the pretty
model; she did wish that the girl aut
Karl might not be left alone. and she
felt almost grateful TO Mlllar for his
promise Kari had ushered Mimi into
the studio. casually explaining thai
she was a model. and then he babe his
guests goodby. Left alone be threw
himself face downward ou the sofa
whore Mimi found him few minutes
later
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
GIFTS EASY TO MAKE.
Ideas For Christmas AM Needlewo
man Can Carry Out.

Ideas For Christmas AM Needlewo
man Can Carry Out.
Among the new fancy articles that
are being made for Christmas is "a
folding hatrack which very much re.
semhles a candlestck shade. A semi
circle is first cut out OF buckram or
tailor's canvas. the outer edge being
twenty-five inches and the height five
inches IL can be covered with denim
colored linen or lowered cretonne and
is bound with gold braid. which is
glued ON, or with silk braid 20 match
the cover Three clamps or hooks are
sewed ou the ends. and when these
are fastened together the whole forms
n cone on which the hat can rest on
the table or the hatbox.
Another acceptable gift is a hand
made medicine case. which would be
found most useful when travelling. II
is made OF plain linen bound with re-
braid. Cut Il piece OF the linen Is 10y
u inches and fashion il so that "a
forms four well shaped flaps Bind
these with the braid Then take
about ten inches of red silk garter elias
tic and stitch II 10 the center Of the
linen in six different places. In the
elastic put five two ounce bottles
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
HER PccKzr.

TTs View
She was a dainty. TINY thing.
With curly hair lr- .r.luv ewes.
! watched her frrtt,IN. aul wished
That ] could draw as dear prize
Whom. suddenly. sho seemed alarmed.
Began 90 act n tribe queer
Poke anNiouslv around her waist
And tn her gloves Co wildly peer.
She next removed her hat Dit
And ve1red 0nEcr meath the brlm.
/ saw her grit hcr teeth and clench
Her pretty hands. SO small and slim.
strange squint CLEANED within her
eyes.
She seemed 90 lose her sweet repose.
And. stretching wilde her pretty mouth.
Deliberately piuchcd her nose
looked az her ia true alarm.
Alas that an my scattered wits
Could not recall "a thing to 90
For pretty maidcus having ats,
I watched her grab each arm in turn.
And pinch No trulF every place
Until I saw Uuy lump
Appear amid The nlmy lace
She clutched d. Worc So made - gold
She could net vcrr lo0Il more pleased
houdkorch.' f-s.1r tvo hv twice
Shc drew-and then. at last she sneezed :
Sew YORK Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Gifts For YOUNG Girls.


Set OF collar pms.
Crescent brooch, set with pearls.
Gold bar tie pin.
Hand embroidered turnovers anC
cuffs.
All dainty neckwear.
Gold and silver pencils.
Overnight bags Oeather).
Silver garter clasps.
Morocco workbox, fitted.
Ivory or pearl manicure set
Good standard books.
Set OF the American poets.
Engraved initial or school stationery.
Silver toilet utensils.
Cologne and toilet water.
Sofa pillows.
Bureau cushion and cover.
Down quilt
Shirt waist box.
SILK for dress or blouse.
Hand embroidered handkerchiefs.
Bows for the hair
Silver slipper buckles
Carbon prints or photographs.
Good framed pictures.
Plain gold bracelets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
An Artistic pillow.

An artistic looking sofa pillow may
be made from coarse crash. In con-
structing it use two pieces about eight
cen inches square-the front and the
back. The former can be decorated
with three large conventional tulips
placed side by side and running TO the
top of the cushion. These are cut from
leather. painted in natural shades and
then glued to the cover. The deep
reds and soft greens are most effective
on the neutral background OF crash.
and this pillow win be decidedly hand
some.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

What DO YOU mean b. calling me
thatT' demanded the trust magnate,
pointing T. the offending line in the
paper.
Soulless Individual read the ed
itor why. sou never objected to be-
ing called a soulless Individual"
That isn't what you call me-" thun-
dered the visitor. hotly You have IL
'sou-less individual. which means an
individual without a SOU"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
PREACHING AID PRACTICE.

I heard him in the courtroom
HIS speech trlurtNod the crowd.
Never said he 'stouli violence
or mob rule bc allowed
Rise calm DER passions. slow to Judge!
Heed well the ancient saw.
obedience 60 authority
Is the keynote OF The law"
I saw him iu the grandstand
Hatless and out OF breath.
Tie Joined The crowd that clamorcd
For the helpless impress death
You robbcr. stplcad. ruuan thief
You cheat vs., had this cfnrEcd
Itu you butt in. you dough head dolti
Too bad YOU can't Roe lynohedt"
And when the Jump went down mid blow
and Kick
Twas my friends hand that fred the
fatal bricA
~. ID. Abrams. in Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Your stc~y's ori-i1al, but I shall
rove 70 reject 10" said the editor The
hl'" wouldn't believe YOU"
Why not?" inquired the umid
author
Well. in the first place. you tell
about man putting zap a stove and
you let him accomplish that feat with
out once knocking a picture on the
wall, dropping the hammer on his
wife's head or falling from the step
ladder himself"-Det-oit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Some satisfaction In that

Mrs. Hewlgus-You say that II a
burglar wants 20 get into the house
he'll get IN in spite Of everything you
can do to keep him out Then what is
the use Of your taking so much pains
70 lasten all the doors and windows?
Mr.. Hewligus-I want TO give him
all the trouble ] possibly can, blame
him CHICAGO Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Abused Nevada Law.

Nevada passed a law several years
ago allowing hunters TO shoot Wild
horses and 10 sell their hides. This
opened the way 10 a new and profit
able industry, and within few years
$4,000 wild horses were killed. But
the hunters got 20 shooting horses
that were branded and shod. and upon
the plea OF the ranchmen the legisla-
ture repealed the law.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Snake SuprrstItInns-

The Sanskrit name for a serpent
means having poison in the dye"
that Is. the fatal power TO kill at a
glance. Perhaps from some such no
ton as this the gratifying supersti-
ton arose In Morocco that IL a magic
rain fell on April 27 and got into the
eyes OF snakes and scorpions. they
would go blind
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
A BRIDGE PURSE.
a Useful Trifis to Carry When Playing
the Game.

- Osetut iFiue 10 carry When Playing
the Game.
AS there is no sign Of the fascinat-
ing game OF bridge losing its attrac-
tons for smart society. the bridge
purse seen I'm the Illustration will be
an acceptable gift for the girl who
likes 20 make her game more exciting
by playing penny or so a point. To
make the purse commence with So
chain. miss chain. l double into
every stitch. chain turn.
Second row. double into 20 stitch
es taking up In this and every row
the two top threadsl. chain. miss .
double. then 10 double into the next
u double. l chain turn
Third row-12 double. into the .
chain Of last row, 40 more double. 1
chain turn: repeat these last two rows
until you have worked &c rows alto
gether - that is. Is stripes - then 1
double into end OF stripe. 4 treble into
next stripe .. l double into next
stripe .. ] double into next 3 treble
into next =, repeat three times, !
double into next 4 treble into next.
l double into next 0he last stripe)
and fasten oG-this is the right side
then fold together and sew up on the
wrong side.
Then for the chain loops:
Cut of a length OF silk about five
yards and with Il crochet 1 double on
TO the inside OF the purse on the right
hand side - chain. draw through the
first loop OF > chain. double on TO the
ring, % chain, draw thread through
the next loop. chain ON purse. and
repeat until all The loops are filed
(this requires a little care so as not To
get the thread entangled but It saves
breaking OF and threading i'm the ends
every time; then do double crochet
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
The Sure Nav

Dorothy's mother found her with an
alarm clock on her foot. and the alarm
set for six o'clock.
We'll, for goodness sake, Dorothy,
what mischief are you up to now?"
Why, mother, I'm not in any mis-
chief; but my foot's asleep and want
to wake 1t up."-Puck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
HAVING a Shy At Literature.

A young professor OF mathematics.
immense at mathematics and games.
dangerous AT chess. capable OF Haydn
on the violin, once said to me. after
listening 20 some chat on books.
Yes; / must take up literature" AS
though saying: Il was rather forget
ting literature. However. I've polished
on all these other things. I'll have a
shy at literature now."-Arnold Ben
nett. IN T. P.'s Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Reader' 20 thee myself. even now,
he (Goethe) has one counsel TO give,
the secret OF his whole poetic alche-
my: Gedenke zu lebcn.. Yes. think OF
hvingl" Thy life. yer; thou the pitt
fullest OF all the sons Of earth" is no
idle dream but a solemn reality. II is
thy own; IL is all thou hast TO front
eternity with. Work, then. even as
he has done, and does-"Like a star
unhasting. yet unrcsting. "-Carlyle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

The corrospo- beats OF most Welsh
newspapers and masc zines are tin
workers. golfers. shoeasaSegs. black
smiths, tai crs. farm labo.ors, and 9th
ers in sim.2r humble walks Of life
And many OF the articles which come
.om the pens OF these men are worthy
of wider circulation than is possible IN
he Welsh lans 4aSe.-London Western
Mail
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
DARSINo COTTON HOLDER.

These can easily be obtained from any
druggist. The two cross flaps are fin
ished with a button and buttonhole
a darning cotton holder is a most
welcome gift TO a mother. Two oval
pieces OF cardboard. about four and a
half inches long by two and a half
inches wide. are covered with lowered
eretonne or any odd pieces OF silk and
lining OF white. Two spOols OF darn.
Ing cotton. one black aud the other
white, are placed between the two
pieces and held there by piece OF rib
bon. which passes through the center
OF the spools and the upper and lower
pieces of cardboard, being tied finally
In large bow at the top.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Turkish Women Hav. journal.

A Turkish women's paper, with a
woman as editor and with women
as contributors. has been in existence
for several years. II informs its read
ers that ANY contribution that is in
accordance with Mussulman faith and
with Ottoman morals will be grateful
ly received"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
(TO BE Continued.)
Substitute for Confetti.

The time may be opporune for an
appeal 20 inventors 20 consider the
urgent need there is for some substi-
tute for confetti To admit that rice
was bad is not 20 make the substitute
any better. II is comparatively pain
less when thrown. bet The absolute
impossibility of removing 70 rrom
clothes or carpets without picking il
on by individual particles should be
enough OF itself to condemn il in the
eyes of all reasonable people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Any Of the gifts pictured In this
column may easily be made in an
evening.
The pincushion shown is worked out
in scrim anG decorated with empire
wreaths in shaded green ribbon
The sachet shown can easily be made
out Of a small dolly. which may be
embroidered in any appropriate flower.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
HEARTFELT svmnathv.

ut is said that Emperor William has
As castles in Germany"
Poor man."
why DO you say poor man?"
I was thinking of the price II must
cost him to heat them. If there is a
coal trust in Germany. Chicago Rec
ordHerald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
When Philosophy Fails.

Urging unhappy people TO think
OF their mercies." says the philosopher
OF folly. lis like trying 20 persuade
kitten who is unable to get out OF
a bathtub that she is happy because
the water isn't turned on"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

II is a very well-known fact on the
continent that raw egg is a certain
restorer OF tired nerves. A French or
a German woman viii eat a couple OF
raw eggs for a pickme-up just as the
English woman takes a cup OF strong
tea, and feels much refreshed
thereby.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Influence Of the Pesslmlst.

The presence Of one who is a vic
tim 20 moods is always calamity In
a home One by one the family seek
to escape from the influence so dis
tressing. Moodiness carried TO its last
extreme is insanity, and has often
neither the apology OF a good reason
to offer nor the excuse of a bad one
World and His Wife.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Loyalty to Friends.

Never permit yourself 10 comment
unfsvorably upon a friend. II you
have a complaint, carry It in person to
the individual concerned. Loyalty is
the life breath Of real friendship. and
If there were more loyalty there would
be fewer broken friendships.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

perior to yours In every respect"
Yes: but as mine was tested on
fine day the photographs turned out
perfect. and Grigssby made his ascent
when il was too dark even for a time
exposure. Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
HGTERILLS REQUIRED.

A half yard Of white linen scnm.
One bolt Of enpire green baby
ribbon.
One-half yard each OF two lighter
shades Of ribbon.
Two yards Of cluny lace.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
SchooIhov peEriiion.

Some funny things barren in the
schoolroom. a Brooklyn teacher
called upon a small boy to define
multitude" "A multitude" said the
boy, lis what we get when we multi
ply"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Remedy for Hoarneness

Bake a lemon for 20 minutes in
moderate oven; then open at one end
and dig out the inside; sweeten with
sugar or molasses, and eat This will
relieve hoarseness and remove pres
sure from the lungs
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Mr.. Joseph Evans. our agent a,
Pittsburg, Pa. desires am his custo-
mcrs whose subscriptions FOR On,
Richmond PLANET are past dno &C.
call and settle at once.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Kind Old Lety--Nhy. my dear little
boy. what Is thc use of crying like
that?
Little Boy-Tant no use I've been
cryu' like This ai uoruu an nobody
a'ut give me a penny yit.-Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
OIL

Quizzing Bess-Did you tell Tom
you would be his sis'cr2
Blushing Bcatrice--No. told him ,
would be his sisters Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
4 rRErrY - 49,.

10 nicely cover and iii up the ring.
fasten or and neatly run in the ends
OF silk. Fold the ribbon and sew on TO
the top OF the ring.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
MATERIALS RB0uRED.

One ball Of crochet silk. any color
preferred.
One yard and quarter OF narrow
ubbon 10. match silk.
One small IVORY mig.
A lew steel oIochet need.es.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

No wonder on the sandy shore
The breakers wildly roam.
The winds come up with sullen roar;
The summer girls gone home.
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
ATLANTIC COASTLINE.
effective January s, 1857
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND Dali

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.
Fer Florida and sOuth-s:Is L. n. Gnd T.u
p. n. '1;40 p. N
For Noriolk-e:0s A. n, SEQ ?. n and I.H
p n
For \. AMI ". Ry. west-s:os A NJ. Is:IF
and 9;fO P. NJ
Fer Petersburg; 800 A. NJ. 1910, S:Oa, an
r n, 600, s.40 p. n 7:25 and II 80 p X
For GoldsbOro and Fayetteville: $40 r. n
Trains arrive Richmond daily-S:le, ssse:BG
7;i0 A. NJ; $50, '"le:t5 and II 80 A. n, sIsEs
Z:OS. ESQ., 500 and $50 p. n
Except Sunday. ''sundsy only. sssnzssSa
Monday.
Time Of arrivals and departures and soanas
tions not guaranteed.
O. O. CAMPBELL.D. p. l.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

TO stop AN Noise is Ncw York's cry
need la-'s purely human.
'erhaps We r aell-by and by
Produce a u..acltss woman
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
EATERIlLS REQUIRED

Oae-elghth yard Of eretOnns.
OOe-eiehsh yard Of china ak
One p.eoe Of cardboard
One spool Of blsek dAmng cotton.
One spool Of white damuag cotton
Hal yard Of nhbOn
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
DOLLY sACHEr.

DOLLY bACHEr.
il, then ill with horsehair and secure
this by a cardboard disk, covered with
a bit of any bright silk, etc Conceal
the edge OF the strainer with a fril OF
ribbon from one TO two inches wide
and tie a bow TO the handle. by which
the cushion hangs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Learning Lies Lessons.

Alcott: Our bravest lessons are
not learned through successes, but
disadventure.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Beating His Rival.

What are you growing about1
Griggsby's airship showed itself SUI
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Mrs. Mugins-Ny husband is a per
feet crank
Mrs. Bugins-AH husbands are. dear
Mrs. MuGins-l'ut fancy man who
complains that my mustard plasters
are not as strong as those his mother
used to make
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

Dyer-What do you call your ma
,hine. an automobile or motor car?
Hyer-I call il either when II runs.
When 10 doesn't. / cau il other things.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05
Estenuatlno circumstances.

Head OF Firm-YOu are late this
morning. sir call your attention to
the fact that / am always here on
time.
Castleton-True. sir. But you don't
have 90 sit Up nights with your own
daughter-Life
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-09
ROTTEN ARMOR PLATE ON
OREGON.

Tn connection with the statement by
Upton Sinclair in his book called "The
Money Changers that there are ships
in the Navy covered with rotten armor
plate that was sold to the government
for four or five times what it cost, Rear
Admiral Mason, chief Of the bureau Of
ordnance, admitted that the battleshIp
Oregon has carried since the day she
was built 400 tons of defective armor
plate.
In addition, the naval authorities re-
luctantly admit that the coming tower
of the Oregon. which by expert testi-
mony given nearly fifteen years ago
was shown TO be full Of bIowh0les, -
still on this vessel.
It is also known that the armor
manufactured by the Carnegie steel
company up to the latter part Of 1898,
which Mr.. Herbert, then Secretary Of
the Navy. recommended be stripped
from the Indiana, New York, Massa-
chuetts and several other smaller yes
sells, has never been removed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-09
RELICS SOLD AT AUCTION.

The War Department recently sold
at auction a large number Of Calling,
Lowell, and Hotehkiss guns, with their
carriages, equipment, and ammunition:
many thousand shells, shrapneI and
canister; 100000 rife cartridges loaded
with smokeless powder; several thou
sand Springfield rifles and about 30O,
900 rife cartridges. Some Of the cart
ridges had been stored in arsenals since
1850. Some of the mountain machine
guns and revolving cannon brought as
high as $3.50.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-09

sympathy with temperance. He read
a paper marked with an address and
said, "0h, this is intended for the Ad-
m.ral. W A newspaPerman asked # the
Admiral was temperance maug He
replied, ''No he ism t. No sailor likes
temperance. It's no strong factor Il
making good sailor" Another news
paPerman said. the members of the Wo-
mems Temperance society in TOXIC
were to wait upon the guests from the
fleet. The captain said THAT'S an
other question. The captain captured
the hearts Of the newspapermen by his
open-hearted frankness.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-09

''The Late Joel Chandler Harris, -
said an Atlanta clergyman, fused to
laugh at the way everybody seemed to
want free advertisement Of some
sCrt from the editor. 1t was the same,
he would say, with the physician
everybody wants free advice on the
health question from him.
~ once heard him tell about an edi-
Tor VINO served ten days in Jail for
licking the Mayor. The warden treat
ed him very kindly. and at the ten
DAYS end. escorting him to the door
and shaking him by the hand, said:
Well, good-by and goodluck. ed.
And. say. would you mind giving the
Jail a puff Washington Star.