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plicit." he acknowledged at last IT
ask pardon for my unwarranted intru-
sion"
At the door be paused and glanced
back toward that motionless figure vet
standing with one hand grasping the
back of the chair.
Before / go, permit me to ask a
single question" ne said, frankly. Il
was friend OF old Ben Gilis. and
he was a friend OF my father before
me. Have you any reason to suspect
that he was not Nadia ellis father?"
Hampton took one hasty step for
ward. What do you mean?" he ex-
claimed fiercely. his eyes two Goals OF
fire
Brant felt that the others display OF
irritation gave him an unexpected ad-
vantage.
Nothing that need awaken anger,
am sure. Something caused me to
harbor the suspicion, and ] naturally
supposed you would know about il.
Indeed, / wondered IL some such
knowledge might not account for your
very deep interest in keeping her SO
entirely to yourself"
Hampton's fingers twitched in a
nervousness altogether unusual to the
man, yet when he spoke his voice was
Ike steel. Your suspicious are high
ly interesting. and your cowardly in
situations base However, If, as /
suppose, your purpose is to provoke
a quarrel. you will find me quite ready
to accommodate you"
An Instant they stood thus, eye to
eye Suddenly Brant's memory veer-
ed to the girl whose name would be
smirched by any blow struck between
them. and he forced back the hasty
retort burning upon his lips.
You may be. Mr.. Hampton" he
said. standing like statue. his back
TO the door, but ! am not. AS you
say. hghting is my trade. yet have
never sought a personal quarrel. Nor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
TO BE CONTINUED.
Outdone BY a h1uIe.

An amusing story OF the capture OF
thief through the fundamentally
OF a mule is reported from Jersey
City While the thief was busily
wringing chickens necks. the animal
started kicking furiously az the chick
en- house. and before the thief could
escape had brought down the roof and
walls upon him. Entangled in the wire.
and half-stunned by bricks and wood.
the man fen an easy capture TO the
Inmates, who had rushed out on hear
Ing the noise.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
SATURDAY. JANUARY II. 1908.

hrst through pure accident She i'm
pressed me strongly then. and I con-
TESS have since grown more deeply
interested in her personality. have
reasons to suppose my presence not
altogether distasteful 10 her aud she
has certainly shown that she reposes
confidence in me Not until late last
night did ! ever suspect she was the
same girl whom we picked up with
you out on the desert. It came TO
me from her own lips and was a total
surprise. She revealed her identity
in order to justify her proposed clan
desune meeting with YOU"
And hence you request this pleas
ant conference broke in Hampton.
coolly, Ito inform me. from your calm
eminence OF responsibility. that ! was
no 1t companion for such a young and
innocent person. and to warn me that
you were prepared to act as her pro-
tector"
Brant slightly inclined his head
Il may have had something Of that
nature in my mind"
We'll. Lieut.. Brant." and the older
man rose 20 his feet. his eyes still
smiling, some might be impolite
enough 20 say that it was the con-
ception OF a cad. but whatever II was.
the tables have unexpectedly turned.
Without further reference TO mr. own
personal interests 10 the young lady.
which are. however. considerable.
there reiIlin other weighty reasons
that I am not at liberty to discuss.
which make it simply impossible for
you 10 sustain any relationship 90
Miss ellis other than that OF ordinary
social friendship"
'You-you claim the right"
Il distinctly claim the right. for
the reason that 7 possess the right. and
no one has ever yet known me to
relinquish hold once fairly gained.
Lieut. Brant. il / am any judge OF
faces. you are a fighting man by ma
ture as wei as profession. but there
is no opportunity for your doing any
fighting here. This matter is IRE
vocably settled.-Naida ellis is not
for you"
Brant was breathing hard. do Won
mean 10 insinuate that there Is an IN
Outstanding. an engagement between
your be faltered. scarcely knowing
how best TO resent such utterance.
you may place your own construc-
ton upon what I have said" was the
quiet answer. ~The special relations
existing between Miss ellis and my
self chance Co De no business OF yours.
However. viii consent to say this
] do enjoy n relationship 90 her that
gives me complete authority to say
what ! have said TO YOU. regret hav-
ing been Obliged by your persistence
20 speak with such plainness. but this
konwledge should prove sufficient to
control tho actions OF a gentleman"
For a moment the soldier did not
answer, his emotions Ear too strong 10
permit OF calm utterancc his Inns
tightly shut lie felt utterly defeat
ed. Your language is sufficiently ex-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
sensIhIe underskIrts-

SILK and wool in a mixture Of colors
is the formation Of a yarn used ~,
making the most comfortable winter
petticoat a woman can wear. A word
of warning TO women making q Dur.
chase In knitted petticoats: Get
something which looks twice too large,
for the material viii shrink to a great
extent and a petucoat too narrow or
too short is merely nuisance. Where
silk is In the weave this is less liable
to occur. A skirt OF this kind is ex.
pensive. but it will last for years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Sickness Caused Resonance.

A somewhat amusing tale OF an tn
terrupted double elOpement is re-
ported from Turin. Italy Two daugh-
ters Of Turin merchant who eloped
with two youns men and some OF
their fathers money. have been moved
to repentance by sea-sickness. They
took ship az Maiseilles. but were so
terribly an that they implored the
captain 10 put them ashore at the
first port Of call They then took the
nearest route home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

Change in Style Frequently Makes En-.
tirely Original Model.

Much OF the trouble I'm making a
gown look well lies in tho sleeves.
OFTEN one can change dress. which
Is old style or which one thinks not
becoming. into an entirely different
style Of dress by rcmodeiing or putting
I'm entirely new sleeves. Luckily for
those who have TO wear their evening
frocks two seasons. the sleeves can be
taken out and new ones put I'm. which
do not have 20 match the rest OF tho
gown except for color The sleeve can
be literally made of nothiug; &c is not
necessary I'm the least thar it be like
the. frock; 10 can be- different. so long
as It is more or less the same color as
the trimmings of Tie gown
A net. wolfe. silk. or cashmere dress
can be rcmcdclcd with sleeve made
entirely OF lace and chiffon. The
foundation SIS cut smaller than the
usual dress slccrc az the top and this
upper portion is covered with eight
rows Of lace. about three quarters or
an inch wide and the rows sewed
close on top or each other the edglng
OF one just GOVERNS the top edge OF
the row below &C. The lower part OF
the sleeve IS "a full circular piece which
Is made of chiffon and Is trimmed with
successive rows of The lace. The lace
IN this case should be sewed on an
inch or an inch and "a half apart
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
60 - Eeathera.

Can the crazc-and the prices. too
possibly soar any higher for the nov
city feathers than they now are?
The Undrcssed ostrich. the cog.
goura, cassoway and paradise are at
the top notch of popularity and almost
fabulous prices are paid for them.
Imagine what looked 20 be a delicate
piece of scawecd dyed black being
marked at StI79 and those scraggy
split ostrich feathers bringing almost
as much
The lovely dropping ostrich plumes
viii cost more. but then they are so
fascinating that one cannot be blamed
for parting with a goodly sum in or
der TO possess them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Need Of INDUSTRIAL Eduoatlon.

In prevailing conditions. trade
schools are an absolute necessity.
Our boys cannot all become profess
sional men Many branches Of COM
merce and industry are so specialized
that training is absolutely necessary.
Unless we provide this training. our
schools will turn out a lot Of oilers
who have no future, unless their
wealthy parents can stake money in
some venture.-Herr UIlman, School
Director, Berlin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
American Woman in German Eyes.

American girls, whether born or
merely brought mp ga America. evil
dence the same Independence OF iudg-
ment and the same complete self-re-
lance. II is hard 70 say whether this
is the result Of the education in the
public schools and colleges or in their
freedom from that condition OF legal
and social suhserviency 20 which the
gentler sex is doomed In older coun-
tries.-Max Won Brandt in Berlin
Deutsche Revue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Aslaok Is san with Us

Black has m important place in the
seasons fashions. bat is more often
relieved by a color or combined with a
color than left 90 its own somberness.
Occasionally one sees a handsome
black gown lghtencd only by touches
of gold. but this IS IN sheer evening
frocks rather than in afternoon or
morning costumes
The black fur coat and black cloth
skirt. with blouse or bodice OF some
lighter weight black material trimmed
with the cloth and embroidered in col
ors which are repeated in the collar
or waistcoat OF the fur coat. is a IA
vorite theme which produces some ex-
cellent results.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Couch Cure Good a. Cream.

Here is a simple cough strip that
is as pleasant to take as an ice cream.
Crate the rind OF one lemon and
squeeze the juice from two over about
two tablespoonfuls Of sugar. Be very
careful to CRATE only the yellow, as
the white gives a bitter flavor. Add
the Juice and grated rind Of orange. let
this stand 10 or Is minutes. then
strain through a cloth. The result is
a refreshing strip which quickly re-
neves irritation in the throat.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

According to correspondent in
Country Life many posters were de-
stroyed in a Lincolnshire railway sta
ton during the summer by wasps. II
only these insects would take this up
as hobby. and would exercise a Ger
tain amount of discretion in #. we
would be prepared 10 drop calling
them pcsts.-London Punch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

A good cry Is n solace TO many
women. II steadies the nerves, and.
added 10 a cup or tea and an inter
esting story. forms their idea OF SUI
preme happiness Arising from the
perusal Of their books with red eyes.
swelled features and a sopping pocket
handkerchief. they feel their time has
not been was,ed.-Lady Violet Gre
vile In London Chronicle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
New Decoration.

The pretty and ingeniously con
trived floral "diabola" viii appeal to
numberless devotees Of the new game
as an item for table decoration. The
body of the spool large pasteboard
one will do, is covered with tiny vel
low chrysanthemums which. you
know, do not easily wilt, and the tires
are Of mauve The spinning cord and
wands are decked with any kind OF
bright flowers and foliage. It can be
suspended from the chandelier over
the table and further decorated with
gauze butterflies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Humorous Robbers.

After hclding up five men in a sa-
loon in Chicago recently, several
young desperadoes forced their vic
tins into an ice-box and turned on a
talking machine 10 drown the sound
OF their cries. They then made their
escape and left the photograph play
ing We've Been Here but Cone
The Musical Age.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

across what should be a spotiess and
immaculate front This risk can be al
together avoided by providing some
such useful kind OF case as the one
shown in our sketch. This case might
be made IN serge or silk. sdGcned with
brown holland. or with linen In some
pale coloring.
The construction Of the case is
clearly shown in our sketch, and the
size when closed should measure
about 90 inches by II. but as shirts
vary slightly in size it would be as
well 10 measure the fronts Of the
shirts for which the case is intended.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Crusade Analnrt Bate

Denmark has a rat law. The na-
uonal government is 20 spend e1.60O
a year and borough councils SIS. Sd. per
100 persons per year. 10 eXterminate
the pests. Each rat is said to cost n
farthing day in the material IL de
stroys. In is weeks the total rats
destroyed amounted to 10000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
ONE OF THE LEADING PAINTERS
Practical House and Sign Painters,
Graining and General ContrAc-
tors.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED. ....
Cards, Letters or Orders.
Give as trial, you will never regret it,.
Address, COS st, Peter Street,
RIC HMOND, va.
ONE OF THE LEADING PAINTER,
TroubIe In doe coneteIIatIons.

trouble IN the CONSULTATIONS.
L wonder how much longer" grum.
oled Orion, I've got TO stand here
In this ridiculous attitude, ready 10
hight some enemy that never appearsi
I'm getting tired"
I'D offer you my chair" murmured
Cassiopeia, IF 1t was not for the fact
that It's eocut IA sizes too small for
you"
Whereat Tauras roared. CAMS
Major emitted yelp and the Great
Bear. just on the point OF alternating.
growled hercely at being disturbed
Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Expatrlat.d Amerloan..

London reckons she has 5000 Amer
leans who prefer Europe TO America;
how many Englishmcn and lrishmen
have made money over here and car
riod IL back with them? Twenty
thousand Americans live In Paris. At
least an equal number are scattered
through Italy and Germany.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Should prink NO. wat.r

Water is nerve food. Il has a
distinctly soothing effect when slipped
gradually. as one can test for one
self. Moreover. the hygienic effects
OF water are not confined to the fe-
male sex. for as a matter OF fact men
would be all the better II they i'm
bibed more of il.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Why the Editor Was Ah..,,

AS our wife was not physically able
TO put a patch on our only pair OF
trousers last Saturday we could not
attend the lecture given at the First
Baptist church by Rev. Mr.. Newman.
His remarks were on the Holy Land.
Hometown (Pa) Banner.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
American aMIlitarlsmus.r

That America as a nation is getting
more and more inoculated with what
the Germans call "militarismus" is
shown in many ways. One indica-
ton OF this IS given by a huge sign
hanging outside the car barns at
Seventh avenue and Fiftieth street,
which reads: Recruiting Station for
Motormen and Conductors N. Y.
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

Tiittaks are a species OF lizard OF
the chameleon family. some Of them
three inches long. They crawl any
where. having a preference for the
inner side of a mans shirt. In India
titaks are desirable. as they devour
mosquitoes and other insects.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
To Raise sunken Vessels.

Compressed air is recommended by
Cosmos. Paris, as the best means OF
raising sunken vessels, and the jour
nal says the old methods should be
abandoned. II points TO a number OF
big boats which have been rescued
from the deep this way.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

Little Girl want another slate
Just like my last one. Il was made
by Pat May. He's only l6 years old.
too He made my slate last year.
Dealer never heard OF any such
manufacturer. Won't one of this sort
do?
Why. yes, that's the very kind
See? Here's his name. Pat. May
i6.'"-N. Y Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
The Boy 4 HOusswrseker.

The best gift for boy. according
to the society for the promotion OF in
dustrial education. is a box OF car
penter's tools. A box OF tools for a
boy is all right in a home where the
furniture is TOO hard TO saw.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Uncle Jerry.

Don't be too hard on the man who
Is always telling you his troubles"
said Uncle Jerry PEBBLES. "Perhaps
it's the only comfort in life the poor
fellow has"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
TRAINS ARRIVE RIcHnioND.
ATLANTIC COASTIINE

Effective July H. 1907
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.
For Florida and South: s:I5 A. n, 7:25 p NJ
For Norfolk: $500 A. NJ, 300 A. IA, $500
T.. NJ aud GOO p. NJ
For \. and W ny. West: sss:IO and so:O8
A. NJ, 1910 and 900 p. NJ
For Petersburg; 900 and 800 A. NJ. 1910.
$500. 'S:2s P. H., 600. $500 p. NJ. 1928 aud
1850 p NJ
For Goldsboro and FAyettesville: 1928 p. H.
Trains arrive Richmond daily: 8:26, 7.40 A.
~, 'S:S5. '.l0:f5 and I'll 40 A. NJ, s1:27. 2:05,
1850. $500. $50 and I0;40 p. NJ
Except Sunday ssSunllay only
Time Of arrival and departures and connec-
tions not guaranteed.
@. s. CAMPBELL. ID. P. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
His nenlsinn

1 done said / wuz gwlne fer de
heather ez a missionary, but I come
ter de conclusion dat home is de place
fer me. De heather billed an eat up
de las missionary we sont 'um, an
/ amt ready TO go dat way-not yit!"
Atlanta Constitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

Procrastlnatlon.

Procrastination has been called the
thief OF time. IL is also the purIoin-
er or opportunity, OF wealth. and OF
all the comfort, ease. luxury, indie
pendence and varied qualification
wealth affords.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Parisians Fond Of Cider

Cider is one of the most popular
drinks in Paris. The entire annual
consumption for France is about
2,6So,000.oO0 gallons, two-thirds of
which is produced in the five depart
ments Of Normandy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
inopportune.

What's the matter. old chap"
Just been round to the pawnbroker's
TO pop an umbrella and met Smith
there" We'll. what about it?" Moth
ing-only the umbrella was Smith's."
---us---s->s>l uss~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Firemen,s Busy nau

Saturday is the busy day of the
London firemen. In ten years London
had 1888 Saturday fires, against 3.OO2
on Monday. the day they were least
frequent
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
shIpworm Threatens Disaster.

The teredo or shipworm-which, in
the days when vessels were made OF
timber, was responsible for more dis
asters than any other cause-is now
threatening the Canadian timber
trade.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Bio Vote.

"Yis, Missus Maloney." remarked
Mrs Lafferty, me husband wuz elect
ed president of tn Janitors' union be
sweepin' majority. Blade.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
KEEP SHIFTS IN GOOD SHAPE.
Case Prevents crumPlIng or Dirtyinr
important Apparel

There are few things more aggra
waiting to the mere man Gin a small
way. of course). than TO arrive at his
journeys end. TO unpack his bag. or
his suit case, and TO find his only
available shirts crushed and crumpled
and very possibly with dusty mark
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Cross earInn

Whether our crosses are bearable or
not depends upon our method OF car
rying them.-Elizabeth Gibson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
A Wonder TO Her.

No woman is able to understand
how a man can be comfortable with so
much on above the waist.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
Poorly compens,t.a labo,,r,

Poorly Compensated Laborers.
Chinese coolies employed in build
Ing railways in japan get only Is
yen (t7.47) q month and food.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY

SOUTHBOUND TRAIN. SEIZED
ULED TO LEAVE RICHMOND
DAILY.
$40 A. M.-Local TO Norlina, Ra-
leigh, Charlotte. Wilmington. 2:2O
p. M.-Sleepers and coaches, Savan-
nah, Jacksonville and Florida points.
$3.50 p M.-Sleepers and coaches
Atlanta, Birmingham. Memphis. Sa-
vannah, jacksonville and Southwest.
TRAINS SCHED-
ULED TO ARRIVE RICHMOND
DAILY.
GAS A. NJ $40 p. M, 5:45 p. NJ.
H s. LIZARD, d. p. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

Obedience is better than sacrifice
Shakespeare.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-11

All Things Possible.
Nothing is impossible 20 the man
who can and will-Mirabeau.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-09
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS,

EAST BRANCH LATERAL SEWERS. SEC
TON 2 AND SUSSEX AVENUE GRADING.
AND REPAvING OF H
Notice is hereby given that an assessment
upon all the owners Of all the lands and real.
lowing improvements, namely:
Inc construction Of pipe sewers to be known
Sewers. Section q" according to the provision
or an ordinance of the City of Newark, en-
titled ordinance to provide for the con
mated as East Branch Lateral Sewers, Sec
non z approved DECEMBER %. 1905.
tiers Of
SUSSEX AVENUE
from High street to Warren street, according
to the provisions of an ordinance Of the CITY
OF Newark entitled. AN ordinance to provide
for the grading and curbing of Sussex avenue,
from High. street to Warren street, and the
repaving Of the cutters with brick" approved
August 2S 1907, has been prepared. by thu
Mayor OF the City OF Newark. nd that a report
by a certificate in writing, with an accompany
ing map and schedule, showing the several as
sessments against the several owners peculiarly
nenehted az aforesaid. has been deposited in
ark. for examination by the parties interested
therein.
Said assessment comprises all lots, tracts and
parcels OF land and real estate liable to be as
sessed as aforesaid. lying on both sides of
HAMBURG PLACE,
from Berlin street to the Newark and Elizabeth
Railroad: on both sides of
NIAGARA STREET.
trSh si Serlin n street to Amsterdam street; on
MAGAZINE STREET.
from Berlin street to Avenue l.; on both sides of
MARGARETTA STREET
and
MARY STREET
from Amsterdam street to Avenue L.: on both
sides of
TAYLOR STREET
STREET,
EDWARD STREET,
STREET
ST. cHARIEs sTREEr
from Avenue l. to Avenue M: on both sides of
DRESDEN STREET.
from Niagara street to st. Charles street; on
both sides OF
FRANKFORT STREET.
t bn,h Hamburg place to st. Charles street; on
AMSTERDAM STREET.
from Hamburg place to Avenue l.; on both
sioes OF Avenue L and Avenue NJ, from Ham
Durs place to ST. Charles street. and on both
SUSSEX AVENUE,
from High street to Warren street.
iot represents an entire plot of land,
whether large or small.
All persons interested In said assessment may
9e neard before said Commissioners on Thurs
nay, 'ne tenth day of December. 1905. at :
1oori !, the Gommissioners' room. No. 4 $50
Datsd December 4, 1903.
WILLIAM DIMOND
JOHN F. MONAHAN,
- ADoLPH FISCH
oecf-ot Commissioners