davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
BOY Of TWELVE
BEST P|CKPOCKET
LITTLE LAD HAS HEAD OF FULL
GROWN MAN AND MIGHT
HAVE BEEN A GENIUS.
HE ROBS HIS BENEFACTRESS
While She Pleads for Him In Court
RE Plunders-BertiiIon Man His
Prey-Was Pupil Of No
torious "Yesg."

Pittsburg Twelve years old. with
the head OF man OF %. George
Cups. graduate Of John Anderson's
school OF criminals in Allegheny, is the
most remarkable person that has ever
been encountered by the Pittsburg po-
lice. A criminal through and through,
this boy, with the head OF a man,
would have made one Of the brain
giants OF the world had his training
and surroundings been what they
should
George does not know much about
his parents. He was an outcast-a boy
OF the street. and, OF course, he be-
came a newsboy. lie lived for a long
time at the Newsboys' home. and then
fell in with John Anderson. the no
torious ''yegg." and became q pupil in
his school for criminals. which An
derson conducted in Allegheny. II
wasn't long before the lad could teach
Anderson about criminology.
For months past the police have
been unable 90 locate a mysterious
pickpocket. who has been working In
crowds on the streets and In depart
ment stores. Woman after woman re-
ported that her chatelaine bag had
been opened and it's contents taken.
All were positive that no man had
been near them. But several remem-
bered that bright-faced newsboy had
been in the vicinity. The police be-
gan 20 look for this newsboy. and they
got him. He was George Cups. the
boy with the head OF a man.
George did not attempt 70 deny his
guilt He was bound over to Juvenile
court by Magistrate Kirby. One OF
the prominent workers among way
ward boys. Mrs. Seedeu Strickler OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

The The cases of Messrs. Burton
and Conquest Of Accomac county are
now before the Supreme Court of
Appeals Of Virginia. Both of them
have been convicted a second time
and il is now to be decided whether
or not self-respecting citizens of this
commonwealth. paying taxes and do
ing a legitimate business can have
their houses burned down and their
stock destroyed by nameless mobs
and then prosecuted in the courts of
the commonwealth by officers of the
law, who seem to be there to perse-
cute the innocent rather than to pros
ecute the guilty.
We feel sure that the august tri-
bunal in this state will deal Justly
with them. That justice that we
cannot obtain from these Virginians.
we are ready to go without. They
are men who live above the routine
OF ordinary life and who have brought
prestige and glory to the judicial err
mine OF the commonwealth. For
more than fifteen years we have care
fully noted their attitude and IL there
Is any one thing for which we should
thank the Democratic Party of Vir-
ginia, IL is in the selection of God
fearing, pure jurists to pass upon
the lives and the property of all the
citizens in this commonwealth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

The House OF Representatives af-
ter appropriating one thousand mill
lion dollars for well-nigh everything
under the sun, including the frolic
of the United States navy. uncere-
moniously failed TO pass the Freed
mems Bank Bill, a measure for the
relief OF the uepositors of this de-
funct concern. The work is thereby
delayed and the indications are that
this measure will sleep the sleep of
death for ten years more In the
meantime, most of the depositors
will have answered the last roll eau
before any relief Will have been af-
forded those who were so uncere-
moniously robbed by this notorious
swindle, perpetrated almost under the
shadow Of the dome Of the national
capitol at Washington. The Republi
can leaders are doing some strange
things these days and the wonder
is that some great upheaval in the
country has not taken place ere this.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
WOMAN WAKES AFTER
SLEEPING 81 DAYS
MRS. HAWKINS OF Los ANGELES
IN RIGHT MIND AND REMEM-
BERS MANY EVENTS.

Los Angeles. Cal.-Mrs Beulah
Hawkins. who has been asleep at the
county hospital for 81 days, awoke
the other morning When asked II she
remembered anything previous to her
sickness Mrs. Hawkins replied that
she recalled many times, when she
was asleep. things that had happened
in her life before. and even took pleas
ure in such remembrances.
When I awoke.' she said. Il was
frightened. I tried the door and
found that Il was locked. l was IN
able TO free myself. and then l began
thinking. When I collected my
senses 1 could remember a number
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Colored men, who cry loudest about
equality before the law are as a rule
least able 20 enforce their demands
in a court of law. This is the en-
barrassing handicap and It can be
only remedied by united contribu-
lions from the body polite. We may
not get our rights when we ACQUIRE
property and get money. but the
knowledge that we are able TO en-
ploy the best legal talent in the coun-
try for the purpose OF enforcing the
laws guarantees viii go a long ways
10 bring about that respect to which
we are legally entitled.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
From TIE PENCILS polNr.


Even figures are OF sum account
The family tree OF an elephant In
mostly trunk.
Men 60 lot OF moralizing. but wom-
en- are more moral.
When a man bottles up his wrath
there's trouble brewing.
No woman is satisfied until she is
able to shop in an automobile.
A woman hasn't much faith in an
other woman who keeps secrets.
woman always likes to FIX up
things to eat that can be served on
tray.
We can't help feeling sorry for the
selfmade man who boasts OF his bandi-
work.
The patriotism Of too many men ex-
tends only as far as their interest In
politics.
No. Cordelia. It isn't the stone front,
but what is back OF it. that makes a
bank solid.
None but the brave deserve the fair.
and more but the brave would tackle
the fare dished up by some OF the fair.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

TIE PLANET r. issued weekly. The Egbscrp.
ton price is $50 per year IN advance
There are four ways by which money can Be
Sent By mail az risk-in a Post Oaice Money
Order. by Bank Chsck or Draft or Express
Honey Order. and when none Of these be
procured. in a Registered Letter
MONEY ORDERS-You can buy a Honey Orusr
at your Post Odice, payable AZ the Richmond
'ost Oaice and We viii be responsible for its
safe arrival.
CYPRESS MONEY ORDERS can be obtained
g any ofhce Of the American Express Co, the
nited States Express Co. and the Wells FarEo
lt Co.'S Express Company. We viii be resPon.
ole FOR money sent By any Of these companies.
re Express Money Order IL a safe and csnven-
.rnt way for forwarding money.
REGISTERED LETTER.-R Money Order,
Post Ofice or "a Express once T. not within
your reach, your Postmaster VAL Register the
Letter you wish 70 send " on payment Of ten
cents Then, II the Letter Ia lost stolcn, IL
can Be- traced. You can scsd msney in this
manner ~ risk.
We cannot be responsible for money sent n
letters in aEy ether wsy than one Of the four
Ways mentioned above. II you send your money
in any other way, you must do It at your own
risk
RENEWALS. ETC.-n you do not want TIE
PLANET continued Tor another year after your
subscription has run out. you then notify US By
decided that subscribers 20 newspapers who ~
not order their paper discontinued AZ the eKpi-
ution Of time Tor which t has been paid
held liable for the payment Of the subscription
up 20 date when they order the paper discon-
tinucd
COMMUNICATE When writing 70 NJ 70
renew your subscription or TO discontinue your
paper, you should give your name and address
our books
CHANCE or ADDRESs-In order 70 change
The address Of a subscriber. must Be cent the
former a. well a. the present addreas-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
Violence on the Increas.

Census statistics show that as a peo-
pie we are increasing in violence
From 1902 10 1906 there was an in
crease in the percentage OF persons
who came 10 their end by violence
In 1902 only 6.l per cent. were thus
taken OF out OF every 100. In 1906 IL
was rs per cent, while the average
for 1901 to 1905. was &c per cent
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
BACHELOR GIRLS REFLECTIONS.


A mans ideal woman is the one he
couldn't get.
It's practice. not theory, that makes
an artistic lover.
Everybody ought TO think twice be-
fore marrying; but nobody does, or
they wouldn't
II street cars never broke down,
what would the man who gets home
late tell his wife?
in love. the best way to erase one
face from the tablet of memory is TO
draw another across it
The longest way round seems to be
the shortest way home for the man
who is on his way from the club.
A man may feel Ike brute at ia
king a kiss from a nice girl-but II
isn't until after he's gotten the kiss.
Why should matrlmony interfere
with pleasure In this day OF selfrOck-
ing cradles. seltcooking ranges-and
selfsuppOrting wives?
Some men are so cautious that they
write a love-letter as carefully as
though they were writing for publica-
ton. or fame. or posterity.
The man who breaks his social en-
gRgements with YOU before marriage
will break everything from his word
70 your heart. afterward.
Why is a man never satisfied until
he goes behind the scenes and sees
the rouge wiped on. when a woman's
attraction really lies all IN the per
specuve?
When a man asks you why you
cant make bread as his mother used
10 make it. simply give him a chilling
glance and ask him why he can't
make dough" as you father used to
make it-Helen Rowland. in New
York World
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Some folks are always complain
ing about their undone condition and
telling about what they could do. if
- These kind of people are like a
wagon with the body and the wheels
elevated above the road bed. There
is great deal OF wheel turning but
no movement forward The fault is
In themselves, but they die believing
that it is in other people.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
Beans Grew in Nose.

Manchester. n. H.-Dr. George c.
wilkins performed an operation on
Raymond. the two-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Martin of South
Dunbarton, to remove two yellow-eyed
beans which lodged In the child's nose
two months ago.
He discovered that the beans had
sprouts more than half-inch long
The baby had suffered severely since
he placed the beans in his nose. while
at play.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
GIRL RISKS LIFE FOR FIANcE.
Carries Food to Hidden Fugitive
Through Rapids and Wins Pardon.


Through Rapids and Wins Pardon.
Richmond. Va.-Miss Ollie Mont
gomery. II years old. hid her sweet
heart. A. G. Butler. fugitive from JUS
tice. for three weeks. She carried his
meals TO him secretly after nightfan
Finally having failed in her efforts
to obtain a pardon for him she braved
the rapids of the James river in an
open boat in order 10 join him in his
refuge on an isolated island, which
the young man had carefully fortified.
Then she brought Butler into Rich
mond and forced him to surrender. IN
order that they might be married.
Justice Crutchfeld. after listening
TO the story of the arrest Of the young
man on a trivial charge, his subse-
quent escape and OF the devotion of
the girl, wiped all the charges against
the young man from the books and
told them TO call on the nearest
preacher.
Boyd's island. on which Butler
sought refuge. is located in the mid
die OF the James river rapids. II Is
hard to reach even by the experienced
river men. How the girl managed to
reach it each night is a mystery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
BLACK-B BERRIES.

De latest chicken aIlus roosts de
highest. nah son.
De monty few buggjes whut Amt
helped by er III greasin'.
You CANT iedge de size Nv de dinnah
by de sound NV de bell. nah son.
De straight an narrow part ter heb
ben do shcly resemble er creased pole.
Whar de amt no provisions de
preacher monty soon quit comm, brud-
dab.
Raisin' cotton maybe amt as ex-
citin' as shootin' craps. but hits sho
safer.
Er ejjercations all rat eff a niger
amt got sense ernurf ter mex er livin'
no other way.
De lots NV fish whut1l swallow ass
fdity and tinfiies whut won't notus
honest bait, my bruddah.
Hits er monty po' cook whut CANT
save out ernuff cole vittles fer her
own fambly.-New York Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
A Perverted promIdlum.

"Oh, girls" exclaimed the gushing
maiden on the crowded street car.
I've just washed my hair and can't
do a thing with IL" Just then the
car gave a lrrch and she shr:e&ed as
the ran s;c 9rsd CT Ter foot
Zee rarGan rcattesed the weary
strap-h aas~f 80 ~ doae the step
ing. "No1 600 Eve irst washsd my
eet n1d cat co th.ag With them"
ia =
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

The police of this city have been
put upon motor bicycles. They were
catching all that could be caught be-
fore and We do not see that they can
do any better now. But then these
things were bought TO catch white
folks. There is certainly no reason
to run after Negroes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
ACHIEVEMENTS PATH.

hundred tribes hang to the coat
tails OF every great undertaking.
hundred thwarting details threat
en- the fixity of each great purpose.
A hundred interloping interests as
sail the stability OF every great de-
termination.
A hundred willing doubts and dis
couragements menace every great en-
thusiasm.
1t is only the eye OF the mind. 70
cused on the one big thing, that leads
men into the paths OF achievement
May System.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
The Inouirino Mind.

II was little Dots first visit to a
farm, and she went with her aunt to
see how the pigs were fed. The little
one gazed in establishment at the
young porkers for a moment. and then
placing her hand on her curly hair,
she said. redectively:
"Aunty,"
Yes, dear"
Does 90 put all the piSSies' tails
in curl papers?''-Royal Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Those people, who believe that the
world owes them a living without
their having to work for 1t will US
ually get il. but IL viii be in one OF
the jails or in the penitentiary of
some commonwealth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
Insultlnn.

BIZ Collector have presented this
Dill to your husband time and time
again at his once. and he IL always
too busy to attend to It, have also
called here with 1t Is times. but you
always put me of.
Mrs. De Rich-What, You have
called at this house with that petty
Dill 10 times? Such frequent calling
with one bill Is Tn insult. sir. Be
gone!-New York Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

While the white folks are arguing
about what they viii do with the Ne
groes, the Negroes are discussing as
to what they will do with the Con-
stitution OF the United States which
sheds no more light upon the polit-
zeal situation in the Southern States
than does wickless lamp in the
average political meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Colored people, who do not see the
need of patronizing and supporting
each other are both deaf. dumb and
blind so far as racial interests are
concerned.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Tramp-Pd like drink, but don't
suppose you'd want to change this
fve-dollar bill.
bartender (briskly)-No trouble
about change. Here's your medicine.
Tramp-Thanks. Ali That's good
whisky.
Bartender-Eh7 Lookee hsrsl This
bill is no good.
Tramp-Yes; said you wouldn't
want to change it.-New York Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

a person, who cannot and will not
save for themselves cannot and will
not save for somebody else. Remem-
Der that.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Yes, the better class of white peo-
PIE and the better class Of colored PEG
pie understand each other, but they
are oft-times separated in their dis
.cussions by the aggravatng conten-
.colored people belonging to both
races.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

While SOME white folks are think
ing that they should remain here
and all OF the Negroes should go to
Africa some Of the Negroes are
thinking that they should remain
here and all of the white folks should
go to Europe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

We believe that God still rules IN
the affairs of men and that wrong
doing in the government and the
treatment OF the Negro will last only
for a little while.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

ing sick are lazy. You can Aud out
for yourself In which class you be-
long II you are sufferer from either
of thes ailments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Colored people should read race
journals and keep posted When
they cease to do so. they put out
their own light and labor in dark
ness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Colored people should continue to
be polite and obliging. 1t is to be
interest TO make friends with the
better class of white people. both
north and south.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

It is a pretty safe rule TO never let
any one do for you that which you
can do for yourself 1t gives self
reliance and this brings material
prosperity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Buy land. colored folks. buy land
You may not be able 10 pay for it
in twenty years. but if the owner is
simple enough to sell it 10 you, col
ored folks, buy land
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

The white man who attempts to
stir up strife between the races
should be put out of business in pol
itics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
He is The RICHEST MAN.


Who values good name above
gold.
Who has a strong. robust consdtu-
ton
In whose possessions others feel
richest.
Who has a mind literally stored
and cOntented.
Who can enjoy n landscape with
out owning the land.
Who has a hearty appreciation OF
the beautiful IN nature.
Who enjoys access to the master
pieces Of art science. and literature.
Who can face poverty and misfor-
tune with cheerfulnsss and courage.
Who absorbs the best in the world
in which he lives. and who gives the
best OF himself TO others.
For whom plain living. rich thought.
and grand effort constitute real riches
Success Magazine
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

II we shall stop long enough to
consider the proposition. we snail
find that our own worst enemies are
not the white folks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Colored men, who are hunting
trouble should go to some other coun-
try than the United States to find It,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Some people. who are accredited
with being lazy are sick and some
people, who are accredited with be-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

This is a world OF progress and
people who think Il is a world of
fault finding will die in despair.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
SAYS THE cYNIc.

Some men only tell the truth when
II is more trouble TO lie
Kind words are often wasted where
kick would have more effect.
Keep your advice to yourself and
your friends will live to thank you
for IL.
II appears that even the sti1, small
voice Of conscience is sometimes
tongue-tied
II is wiser 20 admit we are in the
wrong than TO wait for our antagonist
20 find II out.
Economy Is a good thing. but the
trouble is a lot OF US have nothing TO
be economical with.
Occasionally you hear OF a woman
who has almost as much confidence IN
her husband as she has I'm her family
physician.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
QUESTION POINTS.

All things come to him who waits.
but wouldn't he get them more quick
ly II he went after them?
Modern fashions are no doubt beau
uful. but what sculptor would dare 70
model statue in silk hat?
Money doesn't bring happiness, but
where is the man who wouldn't like
to try out this experiment for him
SELF
The worlds blind number 1000 900.
but why don't they include in these
statistics the business men who don't
advertise?
1t IL the little things that count
What wouldn't a smoker give for a
match in house heated by steam and
lighted by electricity?
Some people. before casting their
bread upon the waters, ask them
selves: But will it be sure to be
mentioned in the papers?"
BROTHER DIckEYs PHILOSOPHY.
has allus noticed dat heaven amt
no higher than III chile kin reach.
Ef Noah tuck de 'possum into de
ark he must "a gin i'm mighty great
liberty wen he got outen dar.
De way only looks long ter you
ken you is afeared ter 20 dar. an
don't fergit dat de worP never turns
roun' ter look at you.-AtIanta Con.
stitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

1t is semi-offcially announced that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Everybody ought to think twice be
fore marrying; but nobody does, OF
they wouldn't
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

II street cars never broke down
what would the man who gets home
late tell his wife?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

All things come to him who waits,
but wouldn't he get them more quick
ly II he went after them?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Entered At the Pest onoo ~ RiohmooS, Va
a. rcond class matter
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Money doesn't bring happiness. but
where is the man who wouldn't like
to try out this experiment for him
SELF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06
BROTHER DIckeWs PHILOSOPHY

/ has allus noticed dat heaven amt
no higher than III chile kin reach.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

1t liz the little things that count.
What wouldn't smoker give for a
match in house heated by steam and
lighted by electricity?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

in love. the best way to erase one
face from the tablet of memory is TO
draw another across it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

POSTAGE STAMPS or A HIGHER DENOMINA
TI0N THAN Two CENTS NOT RECEIVED
on SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

The worlds blind number / 900 900.
but why don't they include in these
statistics the business men who don't
advertise?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Ell Noah tuck de 'possum into de
ark he must "a gin i'm mighty great
liberty wen he got outen dar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Some people, before casting their
bread upon the waters. ask them
selves: But will it be sure to be
mentioned in the papers?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Modern fashions are no doubt beau
uful but what sculptor would dare TO
model statue In a silk hat?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

It's practice. not theory, that makes
an artistic lover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

The longest way round seems to be
the shortest way home for the man
who is on his way from the club.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Why is a man never satisfied until
he goes behind the scenes and sees
the rouge wiped or, when a woman's
attraction really lies all IN the per
specuve?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

The man who breaks his social en-
gRgements with YOU before marriage
will break everything from his word
TO your heart. afterward
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

A mans ideal woman is the one be
couldn't get.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-06

Some men are so cautious that they
write q lOve-letter as carefully as
though they were writing for publica-
ton. or fame. or posterity.