davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

their friends must send them all back
again. Everything has been prepared for
them In each home small boats, made Of
barley straw closely woven. have been
freighted with supplies Of dainty food.
with tiny lanterns, and written messages
of faith and love. Seldom more than
foot In length are these boats, but the
dead require little room. And the frail
craft are launched on canal, lake. sea, or
river, each with a diminutive lantern
glowing at the PROV and incense burning
at the stern And if the night be fair,
they voyage long. Down all the creeks
and rivers and canals these phantom
fleets go glimmering to the sea; and all
the sea sparkles with the lights OF the
dead. and the sea wind is fragrant with
incense. But now II is forbidden by law
and custom in the great seaports Of the
empire to launch the shoryObune, the
boats OF the blessed ghosts"
Let me add a few words as regards the
ancient amusement of incense burning in
Japan. The use Of incense in Japan is
not confined TO religious rites and cere-
monies. according to Lafcadio Hearn:
Indeed, the costlier kinds OF incense
are manufactured chiefly for social en-
tertainments. Incense burning has been
an amusement of the aristocracy ever
since the thirteenth century. Besides
music. embroidery. poetical composition,
and other branches OF the oldfashioned
female education, the young lady of pre-
Meiji days was expected TO acquire three
especially polite accompllshments-tne are
Of arranging flowers, the art Of cere-
monial tea making, and the etiquette OF
incense parties. Incense parties were in
vented before the time Of the Ashikaga
shoguns. and were most in vogue during
the peaceful period of the Tokugawa rule
With the fall Of the shogunate, they went
out OF fashion, but recently they have
/ been to some extent revived 1t is not
/ likely, however, that they will again be-
come really fashionable in the old sense
/ because they represented rare forms OF
| social refinement that never can be re-
vived, and partly because of their costli
/ ness.
japanese Incense Games.
There are several kinds Of incens,
games, but In all OF them the contest de-
pends upon the ability to remember anC
TO name different kinds Of incense by tn,
perfume alone. That variety Of kokwa
! Gncense party) called Jitchu-ko (teI
burning incense1 is generally conceded
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Profit at Both Ends.

Prom Judge.
81 accept all first contributions" de-
clared the editor. IT'S paying scheme"
why so?"
THE author buys many copies of the
magazine, and nearly always frames the
check We send"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
ADVISES GIRLS TO STRETCH.
II Cures Pimples, Red Nose and Dis.
content, Says DlscoVerer.

Stretch, girls. and be beautiful" is
the latest cry OF health agitators.
Again stretch. stretch. stretch and
be happy and good. The secret OF the
Joy OF daily living is daily and hourly
stretching"
Just how far the new stretch system
is 10 go is not known. but according to
last reports from the front the limit
has not been reached. Stretching is
the latest fad advanced by a female
stretcher. who expounded her theories
10 number Of women who were anx-
ious to be beautiful yet happy. This
new method is guaranteed by its dis
coverer 70 cure dyspepsia. discomfort.
red nose. blues, humpback. bad tenn
per. run down at the heel, and II will
change your mind after you have been
rehearsing what 10 say 10 hubby
when he comes home late. In fact. at
all crucial moments Of life remember
the slogan; Stretch"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

jackets except Of silk or lace. The
Jackets have all been made to match
the skirts. and when a coat OF differ
ent material has been used IL has been
top coat quite long. or at least three
quarters, and loose in build, whether
made OF cloth or silk.
But the new fashions show a very
definite place for the tight-fttinE sep
arate tailor-made coat Of cloth. such
as is shown. a tight-htting cutaway
with very little trimming. and that
little Of the most severely tailored
order
White cloth is most attractive in
these separate tailored skirts. Il may
be used with stitching or braid OF the
same material for its only garnlture.
but the smartest coats have collar
and cuffs OF black velvet. The only
style Of coat which is most success
full in this severe development Is a
double-breasted cutaway, not very
long. and having only a slightly cut
away effect. not sharply shaped at the
bottom only, but curving beautifully
from the top Of the front TO the bot
tom.
A little braid is used IN conjunction
with the velvet on the collar OF the
coat, but on many OF the most attrac-
tive models the braid is not otherwise
employed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

back the lost one. Traces lost or
stolen goods. Unearths hidden
treasures. Removes evil influences
Crosses, Spells, III Luck, cures tricks
and Combinations. gives Luck anu
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
written Guarantee to complete
your business or refund your money
are you sick? Do you know what
the trouble Is with you? Come and
consult Natures Doctor.
rheumatism, Insomnia, Hyster1a
ana all Diseases cured. Points Civ
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No matter what ails you, come
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ef have you noticed that some peo.
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no matter how they toll, while 9th
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He VIII tell you whom Won VIII
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Will tell you who your friends ana
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est Prophet in existence.
He always Succeeds when others
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

There is a new cure for excessive
thinness for which many women are
going 70 an obscure little town In Ger
many. II seems TO be nerve cure as
we'll as "A chocolate cure. for the peo-
pie taking the cure are out of doors
most OF time enjoying the scenery
and exercising a little. Then the pa
tients eat chocolate-lots Of it-and
all the time
The secret OF the success Of the
treatment seems to be in the fact that
the people become stout In the right
places. The arms become plump and
round and the neck and bust fill out
gracefully. The best part Of II all is
that the cure can be taken at home
just as we'll and il is strange that
people will travel so far out Of their
way to get such a simple treatment.
The treatment consists simply OF eat
ing chocolate all the time and drink
ing the beverage in large quantities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
FLOWERS OF CANDY
NOVELTY OF THE SEASON IN
TABLE DECORATION.
Rosebuds, Violets and JonquIls Nearly
as Costly as the Real Flowers
Mint Most Expensive Of the
Candied Fruits.

There have never been more elabo-
rate decorations for the table than
there are this winter and they are
for the sake OF novelty made OF candy.
They are nearly as costly as the real
flowers.
Rosebuds somewhat smaller than
the original are made in pink and
white and glisten like their natural
prototypes with dewdrops. They cost
is cents each, while violets as large
as the best of the natural ones and
seemingly lacking only the fragrance
OF the real flowers cost five cents
more. JonQuils are made somewhat
smaller than the real size and so are
the exquisite purple flags. which have
the same variety OF shades as the orig
tnals. The candies are an expensive
item at dinner when the guests take
II into their heads to eat them. 1t
rarely happens. however, that more
than one or two persons make this IN
usual use OF them.
None OF the table flowers is so elab-
crate as the large pansies. They are
also preserved in the natural colors.
over them is sifted a tiny shower OF
sugar, which barely conceals the pur-
pie and yellow tints. These blossoms
cost as much as 30 cents. II every
guest should decide to eat one Il can
be seen how much of an expense such
a dish would be-
Among the candied fruits which are
TO be found in all shops none costs so
much as the candied mint But II is
In the end less expensive than some
or the others because so little OF IL
IS required. A pound OF candied mint
costs more than four dollars. But n
taste is all that anybody requires. SO
strong is the flavor. The old-fashioned
sugared violets have been almost en-
orely superseded at dinner by the
new candied reproductions OF the flow
ers. These colored flowers in candy
are arranged Just as the natural flow
ers. There are not violets and rose
buds. jonQuils and fieur de lis ali In
one bonbonniere. The same color
scheme is maintained throughout all
the dishes. Just as the real ion
Quils are grouped together in the
flower vases. so are the yellow sugar
blossoms placed together with no
other flower 10 break the color
scheme
Fortunate nowadays is the hostess
who possesses low. fat candy dishes.
The tops are covered with fine white
perforated papers and on them the
flowers are laid. They must not be
crowded together. as I'm that way
much OF their effectiveness is lost.
They are placed SO as barely 20 touch.
They do not retain nearly so much Of
their beauty when put into a deep dish.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
pillow Tuhino

81 want some OF the cheapest and
widest pillow tubing you have," ex.
claimed the woman. leaning over the
linen counter. You see, get this
wide tubing to cover my best dresses.
All one has to do is to sew up one
end and put a drawstring in the other.
Our house is dusty and this Is the
only way can protect my clothes
from the furnace dust and gas ac-
emulation" The idea certainly Is a
good one. for often a dress VIII look
old when not kent perfectly clean, and
a whole suit could be slipped in the
tubing and kept perfectly clean.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Ornamental Lace eerthas-

For the satin princess gown or the
satin separate waist there are beauti-
full oriental lace berthas OF exorbitant
prices or cheaper ones of beauty at
much less cost. Some Of the finest
lace ones are IS sheer as cobwebs
and show touch % oriental work I'm
tinsel effect The metallic arrange
ment. when coed, is attractive and
really imparts a decided touch OF ele-
gance to the rich lace. The hlet
berthas with rich point lace edges are
fragile and look their best when used
decoratively upon soft chinons Of deli
cate tint
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28


Strange, Wonderful, but True are
the awe stricken tests given by The
Great Australian Medium.
PROF. ID. ID. BRUCE. NJ. ID.
the only Living Apostle of Science
of the Mysteries.
$4,000 I'm Gold to any one In the
World 70 compete with him. Pos
sessing more power than any four
mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbug
Greatest Hindoo Medium I'm the
World.
so GREAT IS HIS POWER that
ae can tell ysu while in q Clxirvey-
ant state, all you wish to know with
out a word being spoken. Come.
all ye unbelievors, scoffers AMI jeer-
eTs; bring all your skepticism with
ycu-he will open your eyes to the
private chamber mystery. Come all
ye broken hearted wives. all with
low spirits and let hi.n lift the bur
den from your aching ana Jealous
heart. He challenges the World to
compete with him I'm causing q speed
y marriage with the enc you love;
uniting the separated and bring
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
GOOD AS DRAUeHT PROTECTION
Newest Use to Be Made Of Flowered
Cretonne.

The newest use for the popular flow.
cred cretonne IS in a draught pro.
tector. II is about half a yard deem
and is used to prevent too great a
draught when The lower sash OF a win
dow is opened. To make one. take a
strip OF the cretOnne and a strip OF
sateen the width OF the window and
sew them together all round, having
first put up an interlining OF stout
brown paper. Then edge the whole
thing with a pretty cord. making a
loop of the cord at the two top cor.
ners, by which the protector is hung
on to two brass hooks in the window
frame
These draught protectors make cap
ital gifts for men living in rooms or
at college and viii be received with
much approval. For this purpose it is
better 10 use a smooth surface ma
terial that will not catch the dust as
housekeepers and laundresses usually
are not willing TO do too much shaking
and brushing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

In our mining camp the men con
greEate on bench outside the mess
house and talk Il over" One Of the
miners, old Methuselah. has very
prominent nose. and is the object Of
much respectful amusement Last
night one OF the men remarked that
there was ny on the end OF his
nose. Old Methuselah answered:
Brush IL on yourself; you are nearer
TO IL than L"-Harpers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Diagnosis Of Tobacco Habits.

As a rule for dag osing character
by tobacco habits 1t may be accepted
that the best men smoke quietly and
without ostentation. offer you a good
cigar without a preparatory grafton on
It's cost and merits. and smoke their
pipes and cigars out to the end. When
man Is concerned because his
friends are not smoking with him he IL
q person TO be cultivated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Can He Get Her in New York;

New York paper recently con
tained the advertisement OF a man
who wants a wife with the following
qualifications: Must be handsome.
young. rich. sweet tempered. compan-
ionable. not given 20 dissipation. will
ing 10 stay home nights and must not
smoke. drink or gamble"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
London,s Water SUNNY.

The water supply Of London is de-
rived from the Thames and Lee
rivers and from springs and wells
According 10 the Lancet IL is adequate
for the present though the per capita
consumption is only SO or "a gallons
as against consumption Of 200 gal
Ions in Chicago
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
100 Many unresl wants-

We are ruined not by what we
really want. but by what we think We
do: therefore. never 60 abroad in
search OF your wants: n they be real
wants. they will come home in search
OF you. for he that buys what he does
not want viii soon want what he can
not buy.-C. Cuthbert Hall.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

which serve to hold the pins In place
should be of elastic firmly stitched at
intervals II is intended that the
flaps should fold over on TO the
needles. and the case then rolled I'D
and tied with the ribbons as shown in
our illustration
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
n You Fear a Felon.

When you first feel a sensation OF
pain In the fingers that may mean a
felon, at once put rock salt In the
oven. pulverize Il and mix with equal
parts OF turpentine This mixture APP
piled frequently VIII destroy within %
hours even felon that has made some
Roadway
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
The Phllosonher Of Folly.

Says the Philosopher OF Folly:
when a man starts in on you like
this, II fits a fair quesuon'-or. If
you'll excuse my asking this'-you
know already that il isn't fair ques-
ton and that he has no excuse for
asking it."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

There is no heroic poem in the
world but is at bottom a biography.
the life OF man; also It may be said
there is no life Of a man, faithfully re-
corded. but is heroic poem OF its
sort, rhymed or unrhymed
Carlyle
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
A Power Has Risen.

power has risen up in the govern
ment greater than the people them
selves. consisting Of many and vari
Gus and powerful interests. combined
into one mass. aud held together by
the cohesive power OF the vast sur.
plus In the banks-John G. Calhoun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
How About the Lambs2

Church, see the worlds sheen
shearing record is 1894 animals in
nine hours. This was done at Hawks
Bay Station in Australia.
Gotham-Is there any way OF get.
ting the returns from Wall street?-
Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Settled That Alteration.

A Nevada Judge being told by an
attorney that he was no gentleman.
proved the contrary by batteNng the
attorneys face with the statutes in
such cases made and provided.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

The young women Of a Massachu-
sets town have formed what they call
an anti-rudeness society. The mem
bers Of the club have bound them
selves to ostracize any young man
who fails in proper respect and pol
ished manners.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
controIllno RecolIec,io,s

II is so easy 10 forget a kindness,
and TO remember a kick. Yet con-
rolling our recollecuons is almost as
important as controlling our temper.
George Eliot
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
What He Painted For.

Little Tommy Whacken was taken
by his mother to choose a pair Of
knickerbockers. and his choice fell on
pair TO which card was attached.
stating: These can't be beaten. -
Current Literature
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Too Much for searI., svtt.rav

TO WHICH TOT oCdFIct bUtteTHy.
Red Seal-Received. but don't I'M
derstand meaning OF "Gwatyfry max
temo." Kindly explain at once.-Scar-
let Butterfy.-From the London
Standard.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
A Word 70 the IInmis.

The man who believes his friends
will support him in his adversely can
keep from having his faith shattered
by not becoming the possessor of an
adversely.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
WEAR THE SEPARATE JACKET.
Garment VIII Be a Feature Of the
Coming Season.

Quite a feature OF the coming sea,
sons fashions viii be the separate
tailor-made cloth jacket. made for
wearing with odd skirts and simple
frocks in light weight cloth, pongee.
etc For some seasons past il has not
been fashionable 10 wear separate
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Welcome AWAITING.

Fighting Joe"-You can have all
you want! Hours ten to four every
day. Bring your own ambulance
Personal Column of the London Tx.
press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Uncle Eben.

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben,
plates. Is per cent; TANKS, 4
folks dat wants to be contented dasn't
fob fear O. bein' unfashionable."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
One Definition Of Jealousy.

Jealousy" said Uncle Eben. SIS
mean mans substitute fob ownin' up
Ike n gentleman dat he's licked"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

The man who has been accustomed
TO shave himself may not damage the
harbering business much. when he lets
his whiskers grow. but some laundry
may be Affected
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Her Hone.

Every woman hopes that when her
hair gets gray every body will be re-
minded by Il that she has such
young looking face.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Immense Leaves Of InaI Palm.

The biggest leaves in the world
are those of the Inaj palm, which
grows on the banks Of the Amazon.
They reach a length Of 80 to so feet.
and are from 10 to IL feet in breadth
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
The straInhtfornard s.x.

Please give me two bills for my
hat one for $40 for my husband and
for $40 10 show my lady friends."-
MegSendorfer Blaetter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Progress.

The radicalsm OF yesterday is the
conservatism OF tomorrow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Justice and peeeneY.

Justice consists in not iniuring men.
decency in not offending them
Cicero.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Best of Ali Genlus

There is no genius IN life like the
genius Of energy and industry
Mitchell
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Develops the Good In Man.

Franklin: To be thrown upon ones
own resources is to be cast into the
very lap Of fortune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
Spain EDUCATING Policemen.

Giving her policemen helmets. Spain
is also sending them to school for is
months.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
HOLDS THE KNITTING NEEDLE
Easily Made Case That Will Be Found
Very SsrVieeable.

We give a sketch OF very useful
little case for holding knitting needles,
which will be found Of great service
when travelling. or when carrying ones
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

Never do any worrying to-day that
can be put of till tomorrow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

OTTAWA, March 3.-Brigadier Gen
eral Vidal, Inspector general OF the
Canadian militia. died at his hon
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
The Bitter End.

Al last II biteth like serpent
Ana stngeth like an adder.
Thine eyes shall behold strange things
Andt thy heart shall utter pervsrse
things.
fea' thou shalt be as he that Hsth down
In the midst Of the sea.
Or as he that ieth upon the top OF ,.
mast.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28

a Oirge of Drink.
I.
An Enigma of the Ages.
Who hath woe7
Who hath sorrow7
Who hath contentlons7
Who hath compiaining7
Who hath wounds without causef
Who hath redness OF eyesf
IL
The Curt Answer OF Wisdom.
They that larry long at the wine:
They that go 10 seek out mixed wilma
III
Strict Moral Pointed.
Look not thou upon the wine
When IL Is red.
When Il sparkleth in the cup.
when II goeth down smoothly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-03-28
TEMPERANCE
LESSON
Sunday School Lesson for March -, 1905
Specially Prepared for This Paper
Specially Prepared for This Paper

LESSON TEXT.-Proyerbs zs:D-S
Memory verse 81
GOLDEN TEXT.-"At last II biteth uks
a serpent and stingeth like an adder
Prov. 23.22
SCRIPTURE arranged by Prof. ] Wal.
lace Brown OF Missouri. for a responsiv.
reading exercise:
The DRUNKARD'S PROGRESS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-10-24
SEARCH 50 FAR VAIN
FOR MISSING TRAVELLERS

GREEN RIVER HOT SPRINGS.
Wash, Oct. 23.--Dr. !, S. Klocber re-
turned this morning after securing the
country for a distance of fifteen miles
without finding trace of his brother
Fred Kloeber, and julius Kumle, who
have been missing since Monday. Aft
er getting out about eight miles yester
day DR.. kloeber and his party came
across three trappers. whose services
were enlisted in the hunt. They spent
the night in the rrappers cabin. Dr.
Kloebcr returned today TO see about
organizing more searching parties and
left again before noon. Arthur Dens.
more, one OF the guides who was out
YESTERDAY, says they encountered snow
three feet deep and farther on il was
four feet deep. lie says the missing
men could NOT get below the snow line
unless they went down into the ra.
vines.
Between forty and fifty men are
nowi on the hunt and the territory has
been dlstrlctea so as to make thor.
ough patrol extending for Il distance of
twenty miles.