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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
WOMAN SAVES MUCH work.
Good System Put In Effect BY Clever
HouseksePsr.

in the bone Of one woman where
angie beds are in general use the
spreads are made OF honoyoomb ma
tsTsAl bought by the yard and hemmed.
They are easy 10 wash and require no
Ironing In the same homo cream
white madras Is used for bedroom
window drapSyies because OF its good
wearing qualities II comes out OF the
~ash with flying colors She trims
thom with ball fringe and does not
have them wrung very dry. and wrung
BY hand, OF course. as the wringer
would hatten the little balls. She uses
small rugs al through her house save
the dining room. because they can be
taken outdoors every week by the one
maid OF the establishment Another
woman saves work By having her
luncheon brought 20 her sitting room
on a tray, and another. belonging TO a
family that seems doomed 10 perpetual
mourning attire. supplies her maid
with very light cotton dresses In white
and black because there is already too
much gloom IL the house.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
SIMPLE WASH FOR THE SKIN.
Cucumber Preparation VIII Keep u
iR Good Condltlon.

Cucumber wash Is excellent for the
skin At all seasons OF the year. and
now Is the time 20 prepare f. To
make IL. take one or two cucumb ors.
cut them into rather small chunks
without peeiinS. Pat these into q
mortar and pound with a pestls Cor
use a heavy wooden potato mAs.her In
a heavy oSrthenware bowl until the
mass is pulp-hke In consistency. Now
filter this through piece OF cheese
cloth or very coarse muslin, squeez-
Ing out SIS much Of the juice as you
can.
Put al together in a clean snamoled
saucepan and simmer (oon't bold for
ten minutes.
Restrain and when cold add alcohol
10 the proportion OF one tablespoonful
To half pint OF the strained liquid.
Bottle and use. instead OF water. for
spraying the face during the day.
The alcohol should preserve the
Juice
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
cheerfuI plnlnn.Room-

The once prevalent idea that the
diningroom should be heavy and mas
sive, in the expression OF whatever
style was chosen for It's interior, has
fortunately been outgrown. There is
no reason why the room In which
takes place the most cheerful event Of
the day should be other than cheer
ful itself. On the other hand. frivolity
must be avoided, for dining is with
most Of Us an affair OF sufficient i'm
portance to require Cor its environ
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
New Market.

Il noticed you have taken the COW
catcher on the engine" said tho pas
senger on the rural railroad.
Yes. replied the conductor with a
wink. I'VE never run over any more
cows. Since the farmers have discov-
cred that the automobile owners pay
more for killing a COW than the rail
roads they turn them out on the pike
instead OF on the tracks. Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
ment a dignliled atmosphsre.

ment a dignifed atmosphere.
The furniture for the dining-room re-
quires greater degree OF uniformity
than that OF any other room OF the
house. The living room and library
may be furnished with pieces repre-
senting several distinct periods with
out harm 10 the general effect. In
fact, sets" are TO be avoided. But IN
the dining-room the chairs at least
should be alike. and the tables and
sideboard follow their type as closely
"a possible
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
Gossip Of EIysium.

In spite OF his wife's being both
beauty and fiirt Vulcan can't push
himself into celestial society" COS.
siped Hebe. because, after ali, he is
nothing but a blacksmith"
Il don't know" said Diana, with
some acerbity. look at Mercury. how
high he is, and he's only a climber
Baltimore American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
CURE FOR SHINY NOSE.
Preparation That viii % Away with
Humiliatine Condition.

All but a favored few OF us know
what Il is 20 have a skin which IS IN
clined TO be oily and a nose that
shines as though il had been polished.
Especially are We Inundated by the
way 1t shines on hot days. There is
one remedy which is effective. but
which takes several weeks OF con.
slant application before becoming eff
fectve. II is surely worth trying
when a cure Is guaranteed in the end.
Combine the following articles: Two
ounces Of pure glycerine, one ounce
of pulverized borax and two ounces OF
camphor water mot spirits OF cam
phor). Battle the skin with this lotion
two or three times a day.
Alcohol is excellent for an oily skin
Several times a day the face can be
gently spatted with the alcohol. which
is drying 10 the skin and which will
do away with the shine caused by the
grease.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
Mean Joke.

The Artist-That poet played a
mean joke on me yesterday. He said
he had sold poem and II I would
walk Up to his den" he would open ,.
small bottle.
The Actor-And did he keep his
word?
The Artist-Yes. I climbed up FIVE
stories 20 his den" and be opened a
small bottle OF ink-Chicago Daily
New1.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
cHIRPs OF a cHERus.

Happiness is the choir Invisible OF
the soul.
Many millionaires would give mill
lions for poor mans liver.
When a man meets a pretty girl. he
really wonders II she has been hunt
ing for him.
People never regret missing the op-
portunity for doing good: but how
they hate TO lose the chance OF a lit
tie fun
When a man tells a woman that she
Is the only one he ever loved. shy of
He is either a colossal liar. or too
green to be wholesome.
There often are more faces than one
10 a watch: the one on the watch and
the one In the watch; and yet the
man may not be hunting for trouble
Kate Thyson Mari. IN Sunday Maya
Gins.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
An Average Sermon.

Deacon De Good-It might be a
good idea to advertise your sermons
In the Saturday papers. What is your
subject for next Sunday?
Rev. Prozy-How can / tell. The
sermon Is not hal.-wrltten yet-N. Y.
Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

While tennis playing f. an exercise
which 10 especially beneficial 20 girls
II is not wise plan to play too much
on hot day in the streaming sun
shine. for this is apt 70 cause excessive
fatigue and warmth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
FoEs OF HOUSE PLAQUES.
How Moths and Other NuIsanees May
Be Conbated.

The moth-dreading householder.
who breads the disadvantages OF tar
paper. moth balls and camphor fakes.
may be interested in some other inex-
pensive but very effective preventives.
Wrapping up garments. blankets
and hanging IN newspapers--thee cheap
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
Avoid oxer.Exerclse.

A moderate amount Of exercise Is
always excellent for girls. but there is
also much 20 be said on the other
side. overfatigue. especially In the
summer, is decidedly more injurious
han certain amount OF Incidence,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

How s.. isae'ic she seems"
NO wond = Her RctEc- was
medium aud h-r e ..cr as a chrosie
tppier. "-C..cago L-~v.c ilel~.L.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

The hat here pictured is a stunning
affair of black straw. rather large and
his the brim on the left side caught up
with huge bunch OF cerise paradise
aigrettes and across the front Is ar
ranged quartette OF gardenias in this
same splendid shade.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
Kni9bts Of Rptbias,
Ma, A, e. A., A. A.
N. A., S. A., e. A., A. AND A.

q 3 . !
NM This organization the powerful in country
dgeofV
N all of the in
m q wv
FS[SQ anvtbn
Founded Friendship
WTNI noence norde
o their heartes tsupport
%kEE% fofs
dues badge
absolutely regaa
a main Office ~N's""~"'DOu 0i'Ouses
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
The Courts of Calanthe

Is Female
Fidelity, eonef the WM
benefit
aist the o.
or DEPART
a dbe
Lodge or Court Band d,Orgn one '
all information Depar1ne
NJ.
W. Hill ST, hnond Va
Information concerning JOHN
membership tue oge anoNots address
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08
MRS. JOSIE A. GRAHAM
virginia's Most Success
ful Hair Culturist.
.PARLoRs.
l0s E. Leigh ST., Richmond
Phone, 1894.
Privaes rarloss. oonadensia, rr..x.
views and Correspondence.

The largest and most un-tos
Hair Dressing Parfors I'm RishmonS
Inc very best preparations th.f go
De made for the hair, SCALP fsc.
and skin. lac
Graham's Superior Scalp Food so,
sro"lns nair on bald heads ana
pare temples. S5cts. per jar ~
0raham's Superior Orange Flow,-
skin Fo for developing and bs.,,tt
Tying the skin, 25cts Jar. By nail
Grahsm's Superior Velvet 1lo,,n
Powder for giving the face a hsa,'
n n tair color. 25 cents n bottle.
Graham's Vegetable Hair Dive .hn
pest on market giving a rich nat,,-aI
coiqE, s1.O0 per bottle. By ma1
Mrs. Graham makes a specialize ..
nassaging aD1 beautifying jsS,e-s
aces Tor parties and public vatbe--
lngs, 30 cents. eA'Ner-
Mrs Graham sr.ampoos the ho.x
s sp puts 1t In healthy condition.
All ladies who attend parties m.
otner social gatherings should bsva
enear niger nails mauieuresi anS
maue beautiful, 25 cents.
MRS. Graham's preparations ALI
az sight. Ladies living In other 81
ues and towns can make good NOR
ey by selling these prenar,tIon-
write for terms TO Mrs. ]. A Or
yam, NO. los e. Leigh St., Rics-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-08

Happiness is the choir Invisible O
the soul.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
cIeveIand's VIII.

The will OF former President Grover
Cleveland has been probated. and took
place at the home OF Mrs. Cleve
land In Princeton. Surrogate John W
Cornell going there for that purpose
Mr.. Cornell did this out Of consider.
alton for Mrs Cleveland. who did not
care to come TO the courthouse al
Trenton.
The will is in Mr.. Cleveland's own
handwriting and makes no disclosures
as 10 the extent of his wealth. After
some minor requests and the creation
Of a fund of $4,000 for each Of the
four children. the remainder Of the
estate is left 20 Mrs. Cleveland. In
his will Mr.. Cleveland expresses the
desire 10 be buried in the place where
he died and that the body should not
be removed unless IL should be abso
lutely necessary in order 10 have IL
repose by the side OF his wife.
Mrs. Cleveland is made executris
and Frank S. Hastings executor under
the viii.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
Venezuelan plpIomat ReeaIled.

The diplomatic relations between
America and Venezuela, that have ex.
listed uninterruptedly over fifty years
though in recent years severely strain
ed. are completely severed. Senior
VelOzGoiticoa, the Venezuelan charge
d'affaises, called at the state depart
ment by appointment TO present 70
Acting Secretary Of State Bacon notice
from his government that he was "a
quit his post here. close up the Vene
zuelan legation in Washington and re
pair forthwith to Venezuela.
Now, as TO the future. 1t is pointed
out by officials who have followed
closely the developments Ia the Vene
zuelan situation. that there is not the
slightest danger OF war in the imme
date future or indeed at all.
Mr.. Veloz's withdrawal follows tha
of Minister Russell as diplomatic rep
resentative of the United States {,
Venezuela about two months ago anS
that OF Mr.. Sleeper, the secretary o
legation, about two weeks since. Tn,
reason for the withdrawal OF the Amer
lean legation at Caracas arose from
the persistent refusal OF Venezuela {,
give redress for the governmental &C
ton by which all American interest
in Venezuela were either destroyed o
confscated. or TO submit the claims o
American citizens to arbitration.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

Cuba. until the naturalization of the
islands can be secured by treaty with
other powers In recognizing the I'm
dependence of the Philippines our
government should retain such land
as may be necessary for coaling sta
tiOns and naval bases.
This position does not harmonic
with the biblical deiiverances of the
Hon. william j. Bryan of Lincoln,
Nebraska. He champions the cause
OF the dark races of the Philippines,
who the Democrats of this country
have not seen and Is silent as to the
political rights of the citizens of col
or in this country whom they have
seen. Cuaged sQuarely and fairly
by the platform Utterances of the two
parties. no colored man of judgment
viii hesitate long between them.
Measured ia the arena of perform
ances and the observance by the party
Of platform pledges. it is a question
that would hardly puzzle the mind of
the average citizen for both OF the
parties will be found limping on this
test OF their sincerity. 1t seems
that the proposition or Mr.. Bryan to
have the Democratic Convention de-
liver itself on it's revised attitude
concerning the Negro and the urgent
demand Of Hon Henry Watterson
that IL proceed SO to do was met by
fierce denunciation 10y the Negro-hat-
ing contingent of the party.
IT it evident that much that was
said upon this proposition would be
unfit for polite publication at this
time. Mr.. Bryan is expected to de-
fine his attitude upon this an impor-
tant question and there will be no
guarantee that he speaks for anyone
but himself and those Northern Dem
ocrats I'm the doubtful States. whose
attitude towards the colored men is
OF q high order and equally as Iiber-
al as that of the leaders OF the Re
publican movement on the other side.
The Democratic platform is unsat-
isfactory 20 us and viii prove a Sc
rious handicap to those colorcd men.
who have already begun the agita-
tiou for the transfer of our voting
strength to the Democratic Party.
The Democratic Party was a blum
dering organization when President
Ulysses s. Grant lived and 70 is liv-
ing up TO it's past abominable repu-
tation during the reign of President
Theodore Roosevelt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

The best interests of all concerned
demand it."
This is quite a significant move
ment in the direction of Socialism.
Can Hon. X. c. Smith lead the chill
dren of Israel into this camp. or
viii he go over there alone, with not
even DR.. J. Milton waldron and Bish
op Alexander Walters following him2
We admit that Socialism as a theory
is all right and we would to God that
in practical operation it was a sue
cess. No one who viii read its te-
nets and mediate over its principles
can fail 70 be impressed by the sin
certify OF its advocates and the great
ness OF its policies.
on the race question. il is all right,
but We have often wondered whether
OF not. if entrusted with power. its
leaders would remember it's platform
and be guided by its pledges? The
conditions now existing are charac-
teristic of the Negro race or Afro
/ American race or colored race. OF
any other name that YOU choose to
+ use i'm designating our people We
have "a veritable Tower OF Babel
on our hands
Some of cur leaders and some of
/ our organizations advocate one thing
and some another. This is the en-
barrassing predicament iu which We
are placed before the country. Il is
/ bewildering to as as well as amusing
90 the public. Il may be that out
OF the gloom of uncertainty viii come
/ he sunshine OF an united effort. The
campaign is not well under way yet
and 81 can do no harm for us TO do
4 less talking and more consulting. less
threatening and more consideration
or vital issues.
Hon. William II. Taft is not SAT-
isfactory and Hon William J. Bryan
IS a political quantity that viii bear
watching. I'm the meantime. it viii
Dee wen for US to take into oonside-
ration the platform and candidates
OF other parties.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

cal and scientific agriculture TO be
found In the South. The following
courses are offered:
Dairying, three years course; Dairy
Husbandry. two years course; Swine
Raising, two years course; Beef
Raising. three years course: Slaugh-
tering. two years course; Fruit Rails
ing, two years course: General Farm
ing, two years course; Truck-garden-
ing, two years course: Care and Man
agement of Cattle and Stock, two
years course; Poultry Raising, two
years course.
In addition there is a special Post
Graduate Course of one or two years
provided for graduates of High
Schools and Colleges. We are espec-
tally anxious 20 have a large number
of agricultural students who have
finished high school or college cours-
es. Any young man who is ambi-
tious enough to finish any of the
courses above mentioned can readily
secure immediate employment at
good salaries.
Opportunities are now open 10 500
young men and women who may wish
TO take any OF the above courses of
instruction. The cost of board is
$3.50 per month. No charge for in
struction. For further information
address.
{ BOOKER T. WASHINGTON,
Principal
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
The Demand for an Educated
Ministry.

Realizing the demand among the
Negro people for an educated min
istry, The Tuskegee Normal and In
dustrial Institute conducts in con-
nection with its other Departments
a Bible Training School. The courses
OF study are so arranged that, not
only ministers and licentiates may
be benefited. but those also who de-
sire to do better missionary work or
become intelligent Sunday School
teachers.
The chief aim of the Bible Training
School is TO afford comprehensive
knowledge of the English Bible and
TO implant in the hearts of those who
attend an ambition TO dedicate their
lives to the elevation and Christian
| ization OF their people. Daily sup
Elementary exercises designed to in
still habits of sobrfety, cleanliness.
regularity and accuracy are provided
The teaching Is wholly undenomina-
tional, the intention being not TO
oppose or antagonize any theological
work being done elsewhere, but in
stead to assist all denominations.
During the past year, the enroll
ment in the Bible Training School
has been satisfactory, but the oppor-
tnnity is now provided for a consid-
erabiy larger number.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
A Great Opportunity for Young Men
Who Desire an Agricultural
Education.

Many OF the young men who have
finished the courses in agriculture at
the Tuskegee Institute are command
ing salaries ranging from $50 to
500 per month. The graduates Of
this Department OF the school are
successfully employed as Instructors.
or as managers of important agricul-
tural operations. The school has an
agricultural faculty of twenty instruc
tors; men who have received their
training in the best agricultural
schools of the country.
Young colored men and women
who desire TO take courses In practi-
cal and scientific agriculture are now
offered the best opportunity to pur-
sue such courses In one OF the largest
and best equipped schools for practi-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18
FOUR DROWNED
Pleasure Launch Blows Up and
Burns in Buzzard's Bay.
TWO SURVIVORS RESCUED

Four prominent summer residents OF
Marion and Falmouth. Mass. met death
by an explosion on board a 45-fooi
launch Of here. Two survivors were
picked up after having been IN .hs
water for twelve hours. The dead are:
Roland Worthington. Boston; John T.
Trull. Woburn: Joseph :. Besl. Milton
aud George Savory, Marblehead. cap
tain or the launch.
The saved: A. p Tarbell. Marble
head. and Edward Picker. Boston.
Pecker. who was ciinging to an oar
and Tarbell. who was supported by q
Hfe preserver. were able to swim. and
they remained together until picked
up by lobster fisherman going out IN
the early morning to haul his pots His
boat was seen by the two struggling
men in the water long before the fish.
erman himself could make them out
Finally be spied the nearly exhausted
swimmers and rescued them.
Neither OF the survivors was able C
give the cause of the explosion. Mr.
Tarbeu, who owned the Dolphin. as
the launch was called said that the
short pleasure cruise. and was vel.
out in the middle OF Buzzard's bay
when the accident occurred Savory
the engineer. was suddenly blown intr
the air. and was probably dead wheu
he struck the water. The boat caught
FIRE Immediately. and Tarbell called &c
his comrades 10 leap overheard. He
strapped q life preserver about him
self before he leaped. and Mr. Pecker
who is connected with the Boston
banking firm OF Rollins & Son. seized
On oar and followed SO far as they
knew. none OF the others ia tho party
jumped. Either they could not swim
and preferred TO cling TO the disabled
launch until help came. or else they
were stunned by the explosion.
Both Tarbel and Pecker remained
near the launch for several moments
urging their comrades TO jump intc
the water with cushion. oar. life pre-
server or something. for the launch
was burning rapidly. One man. be
lieved 70 be Roland Worthington. was
seen clingins to the side OF the boat
but he could not swim apparently. and
the men in the water could not reach
him.
Gradually the launch drifted further
out 10 sea. and MI Pecker and Mr.
Tarbel were forced to give up hope OF
aiding their comrades. They turned
landward and swan slowly so as to
husband their strength as much as
possible. IL was twelve hours before
their rescue came.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-18

w. Kern, mis- running mate has been
twice defeated for the goyernorship
of Indiana and that both were nomi-
mated on Friday, which is regarded
by the superstitiOus white and coll
ored people as bad luck day empha-
sizes the fact that the great Com
moner and his companion have en-
tered upon a contest seriously bur
dened down with handicaps.
Mr.. Bryan may win. but should he
be able SO TO do. he viii be operating
upDn the outskirts of the land of
miracles where the exposition of the
divine power OF the biblical times are
now having a visible manifestation a.
mOng men.