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DESK pLorrER.

which will not make the pocket too
long. The pocket must. of course. be
Just as long as the motif OF the design.
The materials needed are three pieces
Of cardboard about nine inches long.
The length, however depends upon the
design OF the paper which is 10 be
used The cardboard is just the
length OF the design. The three card
boards are OF graduated depths. They
are straight on three sides, and on the
top they are cut in the shape Of the
design OF the paper Sometimes the
top line is straight and rounding. and
again il will have large scallops. 4
design should not be chosen which has
too small pattern
All Of the cardboards are covered Ola
the outside with the bordered paper
and inside with plain Grape paper.
Perforations are made at equal dis
tances In the three pieces along the
bottom and sides. The perforatlons
along the bottom are close enough TO-
gether TO permit OF the sections OF the
pocket being laced together. Only
three holes are necessary along the
sides. Ribbon the color OF the flower
In the border is used TO lace the sec
lions together and fastened at the ends
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
NEEDLRBooK.

layers OF cotton between. ready for
tying.
Tie the ribbons all in tiny bows
Thread the needle with the Shetland
floss. using Il double. Bring the needle
up from the bottom, then down again
taking a stitch through one OF the
bows. Tie the yarn on the wrong side
with three or four extra needles tied in
the knot to make a small tuft.
Continue the knotting In this man.
ner. beginning with two and q half
inches from the edges, making the
tufts four inches apart Turn In the
edges all around and buttonhole close
ly with the yarn used singly.
Crochet a row OF shells around the
quilt. each shell OF five double crochet
fastened with single crochet and
placed close enough together to make
the work lie fat and fulled at the cor
ners.
On the right side, just inside the
buttonhOling make a row OF feather
stitching with the yarn.
This makes a light. dainty cover for
the baby. II Is very pretty OF blue
siikollne tied with white ribbons or Of
white silkOline tied with pink and blue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
HArP1N CUSHION.

ed suit case set SO many people use
the suit case. but have never been able
TO overcome the difficulty OF keeping
the shoes and brushes from rubbing up
against their clean linen. There are
three different articles I'm this set. all
Of which are made Of coarse linen
The receptacle for shirts is I'm the shap,
Of large envelope. the edges boun
with braid, and should be large enoug'
TO contain two shirts.
7 20 bag for collars is made from IN.
same material The bottom is circula
and made from posteboard. A goo
idea is TO sew 70 this a strip Of paste
board about two inches deep. These
should be covered with the linen be
fore being fastened together The up.
per part OF bag should be full and
gathered with a drawing string. This
protects the collars from crushing as
well as keeps them clean.
The third article IN the set is plain
linen bag lined with oiled silk. This IS
intended for sponges and protects the
contents OF the suit case from the
moisture Of this toilet necessity after
ii has been used. The hairbrush can
be put I'm this bag II no sponge is used
The monogram can be embroidered on
the outside
To make n slumber robe for baby
take two and a half yards OF plain
silkOline. three bolts OF No. 1 ribbon
one skein Of shetland floss and one bat
Of fine cotton.
Divide the sllkoline into two equal
parts, place ia a frame and put I'm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
CARAMEL Cake.

Two squares chocolate. one-half cup
sugar. three tablespoons OF sweet
milk. Beat these together until
smooth. Cream onequarter cup but
ter and one cup sugar. add two eggs.
saving white OF one. one-half cup sweet
milk. one-half cup pastry -four. one
good teaspoon baking powder. Mix
these together, then add the other
chocolate mixture. and teaspoon vanil-
la and beat well. Bake in two layers.
Don't be too generous with butter or
the cake will be too short.
Frosting-BOil one cup granulated
sugar and three tablespoons water un-
III IL strings we'll Pour into the
beaten white Of egg and a pinch OF
cream OF tartar. Beat until IL will
spread.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
GIVEN A NEW LIFE
HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES REVUE
MATED WITH LITTLE CARE.
Judioious Use Of Paint Counts for
Much IN Preservation Of Furnish
ings That Have Been Allowed
70 Become Worn.

Attention need hardly be called to
the amount of preservation that NAV
be done by the iudicious use OF paint.
Many an object formerly pnpresent.
able is made good with a weuapplied
coat Of paint
Kitchen chairs. laundry benches. old
tables that coat OF varuish would
hardly improve in appearance. and
even trelliscs in the flower garden
which In few years must bee renewed
II not guarded from the weather: an
these things and many articles OF fur
niture might easily be restored TO
newness by a few coats of paint.
Mixed paints can Doe bought. and
these require no expert knowledge OF
handling After the can Is opened a
stick OF durable wood about the thick
ness of ones finger Is required to stir
he mixture SO the paint and oil may
coalesce. The stirring should be done
thoroughly. ten or fifteen minutes be
ing necessary.
pint of linsecd oil can easily be
used In pint of paint. and this will
make the quantity OF paint applied one
quart This does not spoil the effect
and is used when the painting is half
done and is beginning 90 thicken.
Only small quantity Of linseed oil
should Dee added az time. 10 does not
take long 20 learn when there is
enough and when 81 has been slack
ened enough.
When the wood uses up too much Of
he paint only a very light coat can be
applied for the first. and when this is
perfectly dry "a second and a third coat
can be given with satisfaction and a
saving of paint
Woods that DO not take much paint
need only have two coats applied. and
his Is Sufficient i'm almost every case
where blamed wood is being painted.
All inside woodwork may be done
by the housewife. with the assistance
OF s,epladder. This painting is done
generally in white. representing old
colonial style or in oak or mahogany.
All that is needed are two paint
brushes. one about 2ik inches wide
and a very small one The large one
is to go over tie wide surfaces and the
small one 10 Sc, into crevices or to
paint thin st:ips such as the middle
section OF window sashes.
After the brushes are used they can
be thoroughly cl aaned with petroleum
and laid away for another time
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
Ito BE COntinued.l
CAKES IN FANCY SHAPES.
Quantity Formed Tins an Aid in Set
ting Forth Table.

Fancy little cakes in quantity
shaped tins are easily made For
these. cream one cupIul of sugar and
a tablespoonful Of butter. Beat the
whites and yolks of three eggs separ-
ately. Add first the yolks, then a half
cupful Of milk and two cupfuls of
sifted -four TO the sugar and butter.
sitting a teaspoonful of cream of tar
tar and a half teaspoonful of soda
with the -four. Lastly, add the beaten
whites and flavoring. Bake in shall
low pans and cut out in fancy animal
and leaf shapes with cookie cutters.
Ice the cats with chocolate. the owls
either white or chocolate. with bits
Of citron for eyes. The leaf shapes
may be frosted green or yellow, and,
If wished. veinings of angelica or
shredded orange peel make most real
isJic autumn leaves.
Fruits and nuts with the pumpkin
pies supply the dessert, and the cider
should be chilled and sparkling Hot
mulled cider is delicious for the old
folks. The hot cider is spiced and a
slice of lemon changes Il to an elab-
crate beverage.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
PAPER CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
How to Make Attractive Desk BIotters
and Wall Pockets


Make your Christmas presents of pa
per. One Of the most attractive of
these paper articles is desk blotter.
The usual size for a woman is eighteen
inches deep by fifteen wide The mate
rails necessary are one piece OF card
board Of the dimensions mentioned and
a second piece half an inch less in each
dimension. The pad Is covered with
Powered paper on the lower side and
has lowered paper corners. Plain
Grape paper is used TO cover the top Of
the pad.
The largest OF the cardboard rectan-
giles is first covered with the lowered
paper. The paper is folded over the
edge TO a considerable depth. at least
an inch and a half being desirable. Its
edges are then pasted neatly down.
care being taken TO make neat corners.
The smaller cardboard rectangle IS COW
cred with the plain Grape paper. which.
for instance. may be yellow II a yellow
lowered paper Is being used -Four
right angied triangles which are three
inches on the two even sides ara tion
cut from stid and very heavy wrap
ping paner and covered % one she
with plain aad or sae other with dow
cred paper. These are the four corn, g..
When they are covered a margin "
paper Is left on the equal sides. and
this IS REINFORCED by a narrow strip OF
muslin. This margin Is turned over and
pasted 60 the upper side OF the card
board which is 90 form the bottom O.
the pad. The upper part OF the pad is
then laid on the lower part. and they
are pasted neatly together The cor
uers. Of course. go underneath the pad
corners. The pad corners are not past
ed down along their long side. as II is
desirable TO have them free SO taat
new blotters may be slipped in and out
at will
A wall pocket OF paper may be made
which contains three pockets. For this
purpose the bordered Grape paper
which comes in rolls may be used. or
you may select paper napkins whose
borders are in the form OF garlands.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
WHEN YOU'VE DONE YOUR BEST

When you've done your best. having
hoped and pl-nrcL
And. ia spite OF uu you have failed 20
land
When you've done the thing that for
many DAYS
You have banked upon. and no word OF
praise
Brings the flush Of joy 20 your careworn
checks
When you've done sour best. and when NO
one speaks
The cheering word you have Ionged to
hear,
And nobody seems TO know OF care
When you've done your best and your
rivals sneer
And the hopes are shattered that were
fair.
When the dreams are ended that were so
sweet
And the victory that had seemed so near
Has been turned. somehow. into sore de-
feat
When you've done your best after plan
ming long
When you've had your chance and have
failed 10 score.
When you shrink from the gaze OF the
passing throng
And wonder why you had hopes be-
fore
Then-then. when your best has been done
and all
The airy castles around you fall
BE victor yet-with a conqueror's will
Fling your challenge forth-and do better
still!
S. L. Klser. in Chicago Record-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12

Kitchen miftou- can De BOUGHT I'm
several thickness and sizes for vari-
Gus branches of homework There
are thick ones with straps across the
wrist Co wear when polishing the
range. then there are others TO pat on
when scrubhing floors or sinks and
still thinner ones with chamois cloth
insides 90 use for polishing silverware
These mitteus are great protection
Co the hands and finger nails. and they
really simplify the work more than
those women who have not awaited
themselves of This convenience realize
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12

Select fall apples OF uniform size;
peel and core; cut each in four round
slices, scallop edge with a cookie cut
ter. To retain perfect shape. cover
with sugar over night, alternating
using half as much sugar as fruit
drain of juice extracted into a vessel:
after reaching boiling heat, add ap
pies and cook rapidly until a pink
transparent tinge is obtained
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
TO MAKE "sUNsHINE" CAKE.
Ingredients for Well-Liked and Digest
ible After-Dinner Dish.

Two popular cakes are the sun
shine" and the "moonshine" cakes.
The whites of eggs are used in both.
but the sunshine gains its color by the
addition OF the yolks. For sunshine
cake. Whites OF eight eggs. yolks Of
five eggs, one and one-quarter cupfuls
OF graduated sugar. one and one-quar-
ter cupfuls OF fine pastry -four. one
teaspoonful of orange havoring. one
half teaspoonful OF lemon favorinC.
one teaspoonful OF cream Of tartar and
n pinch OF salt Sift sugar and flour
five times before measuring. beat the
yoiks for Eve minutes. whip whites
with salt and cream of tartar. as di-
rccted for angel food then add sugar
gradually to whites and whip for two
minutes, add havoring 20 yolks. beat
one minute. add this slowly TO whites,
whipping until well mixed and
creamy. then fold In flour and bake.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12

This IS delicious substitute for the
old way Of boiling rice. Put one cup
ful OF rice into pudding bag that
Will hold about one quart tio the bag
SO as TO leave room for the rice to
swell and pat this into "a kettle con
tanning a liberal quantity of boiling
water. Add teaspoonful OF salt. and
boil briskly for half an hour; then
turn from the bag and serve with
cream and sugar. Rice cooked IL this
way is far superior TO ordinary boiled
rice
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
No Trouh!e &c Cook Peas

Instead of spending a great deal OF
valuable time Smelling peas, simply
throw them into kettle, pods and
all, after carefully washing and dis
carding all spoiled ones. When they
are done the pods will break and rise
TO the surface. while the peas will be
found in the bottom OF the kettle.
Peas cooked in This manner will have
a much better flavor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12

She turned and started to the door,
Karl following They passed MillaI
and Olga. still seated at the table.
Il thought you were in the ballroom. .
Olga said swcetly 60 the girl
"Oh. did your
Il hope you are enjoying the dane
ing"
Il hate dancing. but I shall dance ev-
cry dance tonight" Elsa cried passion
ately.
She looked angrily at Olga. who arose
and moved toward her. Karl stepped
between them. giving his arm to Elsa
The two walked together, leaving Olga
looking helplessly into the smiling face
OF Millar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
look Money with Him

Easterner-I am here looking for a
man named Smarth, who came here
from our section some years ago.
Westerner-Look along among those
palaces on New street. He has proba-
bly, made fortune by this time.
Easterner-He had money when he
came here.
Westerner-Oh, Look In the poor
house.-E. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
Apples Preserved in Crane Juice.

Boil four quarts of grape juice in an
open preserving kettle. until reduced
one-third. Have tart. mellow apples
peeled. cored and CHARTERED. Put i'm "A
porcelain lined preserving kettle. Gov
er generously with The grape Juice.
and simmer gently until the apples
are clear and tender. Seal az once
In stcrilizcd Jars.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
HoqC 10 Make Christ
mas Presents For Both
Sexes-HGtbin Cush-
ion-NeedIe b K.
Suit Case Set For a
Man.

The hatpin cushion shown is made OF
pompadour ribbons and val lace. II
is tied in the center with baby ribbon.
The needlebOOk is also dainty little
trinket, easily made. and appreciated
either by men or women.
The design shown is a conventional
primrose pattern worked in ribbons
For the man who travels nothing will
be more appreciated than what is call
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
A WALL POCKET.

with two tiny bows. Along the sides
bands OF ribbon are used to hold the
sections together. The lowest band is
very short the next one longer and
the top one longest OF all The edges
OF the pocket may be touched with
gold paint. which adds TO the attrac-
tiveness Of the design.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
THREE
crsb Apple Jeny wlth PineappIe.


Materials-Two large pineapples.
one-half peck crab apples. water. sugar.
Way of preparing-Peel the pine
apple and chop fine. Wash the crab
apples. drain and cut into pieces.
Place the crab apples in a kettle and
add water until they are nearly COW
cred. Place on the fire and cook until
the fruit is soft. Remove from the
fire. place in a jelly bag and allow IL
TO drain. Then measure the Juice and
allow a cup Of sugar 70 each cup OF
juice. Place the chopped pineapple
and sugar in a kettle and let stand
on a warm range for 90 minutes Then
add the strained crab apple juice
Place on the fire and boil until # jel-
lies. Then place I'm glasses and when
cold cover with paraiiin and SEAL
Whatto- Eat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12

Yes. sid the a.an who had been
ravelins In The far west. u saw three
rains held dp ia one uighL"
You doa't say, exclaimed the in
accent bys acGer was anyone hurt?~
NO. answered the traveller. Tho
we're held al tv 81, aea in ba
room. CHI .al. ..sNs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
CornmeaI Cones.

Boil in double boiler two cups Of
cornmeGl and two Of milk with a sea
soning of salt. Pack in small cone
shaped molds and set 10 harden.
When turned out scoop little from
the top Of each one carefully and fiji
in the hollow with a teaspoonful Of
currant Jelly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
Jumping at a Conclusion.

What sort OF play is this?" asked
tae man who had just come in and
taken mis- seat
The question was answered by a
man named Olson, who happened to
be sitting next to him.
"Ay tank"
20, it's a tank drama, is it?"-Chi-
cago Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
-,

Air. Joseph r.Naus. OuI assent at
Pittsburg. Pa. desires an HIS custo-
mers whose subscriptions for the
Richmond PLANET are past dine to
call and settle at once.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
The Real Boss.

Facetious Friend (teasingly)-Wen,
which ruies-you OF you wife?
Mr. Youngwed with hauteur)-You
forgot we can AFFORD. 20 keep a cook
Baltimore American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
A Smart Girl.

My love in her attire doth show her wit
And IN her conversation shows her
taste:
And so no pin ! fear about her waist
And in the candy store know what 20
git
Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
ATLANTIC COASTLNE.
effective January 8, Ipss.)
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY.

TRAINS LEAYE RICFNOND DAILY.
Fer Florida and sOuth-s:lB A. n aad fs9
p. NJ, S11:40 P. NJ
p N
For n. and ". BY. WsA-s:oe A. Il, ssIs
and e:40 p. n
r. NJ, $780, e:4o r. N, T:2e and II.SO r. a
For Goldsooro and Fayetteville: $40 r
Trains arrive Richmond daily-o:Is, ssse.Ba
I;t0 A NJ; 's:Ss, ssle;8 and IL 80 A. n, Ass
ZOOS, $50. 500 and s:5s p N
Except Sunday. ''suDdAy only. sssAzs.ss
Time Of arrivals and departures aad sos.sz-
tions not guaranteed.
o. o. OAkPBELL.D. p. l.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
IoN TO Coma

Mrs Green-You have never taken
me to the cemetery.
Mr.. Green--No. my dear still have
that pleasure In anticipation-Judg
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
AiTERIALS REQUIRED.

One piece Of cardboard eighteen
inches wide by fifteen deep
and a second piece half inch
less in dimension.
One roll Of PLAIN Grape paper.
One large blot,er.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
Prevent Jelly Mold.

To preserve jelly from mold, use the
following method: Beat the white Of
an egg until stiff Spread on the top
OF the jelly and cover.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
Safety Pin Holder.

As gift to young mothers to accom-
pany the baby basket safety pin hold
ers make useful presents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
MATERIALS REQUIRED.

One piece Of cotton wadding.
One yard Of Dresden nbbon.
Yard and half valenciennes lace.
Quarter yard tafeta silk.
Two yards baby nbbon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12

whole boiled for about seven minutes.
then strained. ans is ready to serve.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
Southern Ry

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
\. B.-Following schedule figures puAIlsAns
only a. Information, and are not gllarGntssdt
$50 A. A-Daily-Local for Charlotte
il;oO A A-Daily-4dmited-B Buffet Pullmaa A
Atlanta and Birmingham, New OrlusUa
Memphis. Chattanooga, and all the south
Through coach Cor Chsse City Oxford
Durham.
$500 p. A-Ex. Sunday-KeyBville Local
ll;SS P. A-Daily-Limited Pullman ready SIN
p. n. for all the South
YORK RIVER LINE
t:S0 P. NEE. sunday-To West Psipt-eoU
meeting for Baltimore Monday, Wednesday
and Friday
lib p. MONDAY. Wednesday and Frldsy-.
Local TO West Peint
f;S A. A-Ex. sundays-Local to Wsst FssnA
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
900 A. N, $3.50 p. M.-From all the sorSA
4:lO p. A.-From Charlotte Raleigh, DurAawI
Chase City and local stations.
$40 A. A-From Keysyille-LocaI
s:2O A. A.-From West Point and frou- .ars@
mere Wednesday. Friday and Sunday
iO;fo A. NJ 6:45 p. h.-Local from WaSs PokuA
q ". WESTBURY, ID. r. A.
30 K Main Street. 'PhoHs g.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-12
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY

<IA LINE HALLWAY
soUTHBoUND TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE
RICHMOND DAILY.
s:lS A. M.-Local to Ssrlina. RslsssA. aAzs
l0tte, Wilmington
I-o r. A-Sleepec ard coaches. Aklsk<a.
Birmingham, savannah, Jacksoavkzk
and Florida polnta
10-S p. M--Flo1da Limited
1855 A. h-Sleepers and oossAsx Avs~~~a
Jacksonville and sSufhwssA
HoRTHBoUNO TRAINS sCRnrxaxD &C Al.
RIVE RICHMOND DAMN.
r. n; ssn p. -
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-11-13
Common Sense at Weddings.

According to the Colorado papers the
craziness of wedding pranks is the di-
rect cause of the mtimely death of a
girl recently one of the MOberly's citi-
zens and most respected and beloved
by all who knew her. The extent to
which these pranks are carried is a dis
grace to civilization, to refinement and
the sacred relation of the marriage con-
tract. 1t has come to pass that a decent,
refined, quiet and respectful wedding
cannot be held without it being prac-
tically disgraced by number of we'll
meaning, but almost criminally, mis-
guided friends. 1t would seem that a
few such instances as the one here cited
ought to be enough to break up this
miserable custom that even hotentots
and savages would regard as disgrace
full and demoralizing. 1t would seem
that it was time to get back to decency
and common sense in the matter of we'd
ding ebrations.-Moberly Democrat.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-11-13
An Example in Sensationalism.

In the year 1889 the whole French
people was in state of political ex-
citement. They seized eagerly upon
everything sensational. A young jour
nalist named Camille Desmonulins shar-
ed this feeling, and took advantage of
it. He wrote series of articles called
"Lamp-post Talks to the People of
Paris" in which he urged that anybody
who was not friend of the people
ought to be taken to the nearest lamp
post and hanged. He was not himself a
blOOdthirsty man. He chose his title
chiefly because it sounded so pictures
que. After a time he saw that they
were executing great many innocent
men and women, and began to tell men
so. Then they said that he was not
friend of the people any longer, and
executed him. This story has moral
for us in America to-day. 1t shows
the danger that comes to people which
reads newspapers for the sake of ex-
citement instead of for the sake of in
formation. President Hadley, in Youths
Companion.