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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

back the lost one. Traces lost or
stolen goods. Unearths hidden
treasures. Removes evil Influences
crosses, Spells, III Luck, cures tricks
and COMPUTATIONS, gives Luck anu
success in all you undertake. Cures
the Tobacco and Liquor Habits. Al
lows the Captive TO be set Free.
lie Us the only one that will give
written Guarantee to complete
your business or refund your money
are you sick2 Do you know what
the trouble is with you? Come and
Consult Natures Doctor.
rheumatism, Insomnia, Hysterfa
and all Diseases cured. Points Civ
en- on Horse Racing and all Games
Of Chance.
No matter what alls you, come
and see this wonderful man. Read
er have you noticed that some peo-
pie have a hard time to get along
no matter how they toll. while 9TH
ers have success. Many wealth
men and women owe their success re-
this wonderful man.
he viii tell you whom You win
marry. WIN you be happy? He
will tell you who your friends aud
enemies are. Can you tell? Don't
take leap In dark, but be ad-
vised by this wonderful man. Great
est Prophet in existence.
He always Succeeds when others
fail. This is tho chance OF a life
/ time. Don't let IL pass you.
Office hours: 9 A. M. to $3.50 p. N.
Sunday: $3.50 TO 1880 p. NJ.
N. B.-0ur consultation Fee f.
90 cents Sfttings. slS9. All let
tiers containing s1.00 will be answer
ed In full.
MAIN OFFICE:
s1o s. Sth St.. Philadelphia, Pa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

untrimmed shapes. This should be an
encouragement 90 the home milliner.
great many women who cannot de-
sign hats OF methods OF applying trim.
ming arc quick 10 tell at a glance
when they see a hat whether or not
IL would be becoming. and II they are
good az copying can turn out a most
beautiful looking lat for "A compare
lively small price
A jaunty. smart little hat is shown
In black velvet IL is a shape that.
fitting way up as Il does on tho left
side, would not be becoming to every
face, but IL 70 did suit would be be
witching. The crown is covered per-
fectly plain. then there is n narrow
bow OF velvet ribbon. which lies fat
against the side or the crown on the
front, and beautiful black plume
comes from under this and falls grace
fully over the top OF the brim on the
left side. Bow and plume are held
In place by handsome rhinestone
buckle. If one had q plume and could
cover and make the hat Il would not
cost much and would really be hand
some
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Long Coat Porular.

The long coat is the most popular
form of wrap for street wear. Black
broadcloth. braid trimmed. makes a
practical, serviceahle outer garment
built on loose box lines and is becom-
Ing to the average figure.
The redingote has returned TO favor
and is seen in the most handsome fab
RIGS. lavishly decorated with braiding
and embroidayies Only a tall, well
proportioned figure should attempt
this style OF wrap. but on the right
woman it is stunning.
The natsy military coat is now fur
nished with Saskatchewan the pre-
yailing fashioa--that fall faring quite
below tho knee
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
In the stvia-

The lovely mermaid sat on a rock
combing her long golden hair Her
sisters aoated in the water about her.
Come with u.s." they sang. You
have been sticking on that rock for
the last hour. None OF the mermen
will be along. for they have all gone
down TO the harbor bar to get a drink.
What are you waiting for?"
The knowing mermaid cast a fond
glance upon her flowing tresses. II
am waiting" she answered, for
marcel wave to come along"-Balti-
more American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
The starflsh AnaIvr,d

The starfish. one Of the lowest forms
OF life. has on it's back about $4,000
Jaws or hands arranged in rings and
bands. BY the aid OF these il cap.
lures many animals for food. even
quick, active FISH OF considerable size.
Prof. Jennings of Johns hopkins has
photographed the starfsh at dinner,
and has discovered that even this low
form Of animal life has habits"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

The LETT bank of the Rhine in the
ncighborhood Of Aix-la-Chanclle and
Trevcs is the classic land OF cider. The
superior brand is called viotz. and this
shares with the Taunus brand the rep
utation OF being the best cider in the
world. In both The spe.crliag or sorb
apple or service apple. "a small sweet
fruit peculiar TO Europe, Is used.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
The Hls,orla,.. See

Macau1ay was destitute OF bodily
accomplishments He could neither
swim nor ride nor drive nor skate nor
shoot Bot be viewed his deficiencies
with indifference touched with humor.
When in attendance at Windsor as a
cabinet minister. the historian was in
formed that a horse was at his dis
posal IF her majesty wishes to see
me ride" said he. she must order out
an elephant "-Youths Companion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
A Permanent Posltion.

There was not even standing room
In the six O'clock crowded car. but
one more passenger, a young woman.
wedged her way along just inside the
doorway Each time the car took a
sudden lurch forward she fell help
lessly back. and three times she land
ed IN the arms of a large, comfortable
man on the back platform The third
time 1t happened be said quietly:
Hadn't you better stay here?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

Nothing in lie scarf line IS quite so
new as suede. Tae suede scarf is par
ticularly apropos for lnotor runs. and
some designed ioc this purpose are
quite captivating Cne such IS OF navy
blue suede. cut TO show through its
lining Of the same material IN mauve
color. For evening wear there Is a
delicate scarf CT white channels en-
broidered in gold thread. and finished
with gold fringas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

the purpose may be obtained from al.
most any druggis). and these should
be fastened on either side Of the
frame. This can be done by boring
two small holes in the frame. through
which can be pushed. with the aid of
a pen-knife. little pieces of narrow rib
bon. the tube can then be placed in
position, and tied In its place as
shown. The tubes are. OF course. for
holding water, and flowers can be ar
ranged In them in any way we fancy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18


Strange. Wonderful, but True are
the awe stricken tests given by The
Great Australian Medium.
PBOF. ID. ID. BRUCE, VI. ID.
she only Living Apostle OF Science
Of the Mysteries.
$4,000 In Gold TO any one In the
World TO compete with him Pos
sessing more power than any four
mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbug
Greatest HindOO Medium i'm the
World.
so GREAT is HIS POWER that
re can tell you while In a Clairvoy-
ant state. all you wish TO know with
out & word being spoken. Come.
all We unbelievors. scoffers AMI jeer-
ers; bring all your skepticism With
you--he will open your eyes TO the
private chamber mystery. Come all
We broken hearted wives, all with
low spirits and let hI.a lift the bur
len from your aching and Jealous
heart. He challenges the World TO
compete with him In causing a speed
marriage with the one you love:
uniting the separated and bring
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
lmm.ns. Silver INV

A gigantic tray OF solid silver.
weighing more than 10000 ounces. has
just been made ny firm in London
FOR an oriental rotentate. The tray
is seven fcct In diameter. and is sad
20 be the largest ever executed: il
has been in The hands of the workmon
for over year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Too Much Eishino

If the American boy can go fishing
three or four times a year he thinks
he is having a good time Of It, but an
American missionary in China says
that Chinese boys whose parents live
near the water begin fishing when
four years old and put I'm at least 800
days a year at it. They have 10 do IL
for a living. When the FISH don't bite
the boy is apt to come in for a lick
ing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
The cuip Modest.

The great tragodian Julius Brutus
Booth. who was a careless dresser
aud unassumiag Ga his manner. was
told by am imreriiuert lackey St an
Inn. You DONE look lSo q gentle
man; you look like GROOM" II arm
one he answered. and ] am ready
TO rub down an ASS"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Llmlt 10 500 Of Autoa-

The authorities of Shanghai, one OF
the busiest towns in China, have
passed bylaw allowing motorists to
maintain a speed of not more than 80
miles an hour while passing through
the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
FOR The TUNIc EFFECT.
Persian Dressnakers Said TO Favor
Pronounced style.

Some Of the new skirts for dressy
gowns have tunic effects. bat rather
carried out by an upper skirt of trim
ming than by an upper skirt Of the
material.
1t is more than probable that what
will succeed the present type of
toilette will in some form or other be
the tunic.
Such. at any rate. is the opinion of
many dressmakers, and were the
tunic boldly launched for a dressy sort
OF winter toilette. nobody in Paris
would be taken much by surprise, so
II is said
Still this is more likely to be brought
out for very late rather than the
early winter, and for evening rather
than street wear.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
WORTHY Prav,r-

Though I am poor send me 20 carry
some Gift 20 those who are poorer.
some cheer 20 those who are lone
Her and lisht thou my Christ
mas candle at the gladness OF an in
nocent and grateful hcart.-Henry
Van Dyke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

Doctor 60 his cook, who is just leav-
ing)-Well. Nina. am sorry. but I
can only give you a very Indifferent
character.
Mina-Won. sir. never mind. Write
1t just as you do your prescriptions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

and narrow strips about half an inch
vide are threaded though the reeds
OF the sides. An old basket
might be beaaifed this way, first
staining the reeds in some har.
monious tint II they are discolored by
long usage.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

We speak of hardships. but the true
hardship is to be a dull fool and per
mitted to mismanage our life in our
own dull and foolish manner.-R. l.
Stevenson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Husbands TestImonlal.

a Burman witness, looking in the
prime OF condition. deposed quite com
placcntly in a criminal case that he
had no occupation. My wife, q good,
careful and handwriting woman. sup
ports me-" he added.-Calcutta States
man
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
NEW IDEA IN DECORATION.
Live Flowers e Brighten the Photo.
graph Frams.

A novel and pretty way of decorat-
ing a leather pho,ograph frame that
has become. perhaps. a little shabby
and worn. is shown in the accompany
ing sketch. Two small glass tubes
may be procured Cubes suitable for
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

After all" declared the wise guy,
there is no nature fakor more dan
gerous to the community than the
geezeT that sold my wife a sealskin
5acket for 5000, and which was found
to be rabbit hide worth S29!"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
the iconoclast

the iconoclast
Did he?" rejoined the unlucky per
son.
yes. And that he speculated in
real estate"
We'll. maybe that's why he used
harsh language. "-Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

Yes" said Mrs. Musley 4 always
try TO retire before midnight. / don't
like 10 miss my beauty sleep"
Really" said Miss Knox. you
should try harder. You certainty don't
get enough of IT,"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

Il suppose that success in a cam
paign depends on electioneoving?"
Somewhat" answered Senator
Sorghum, who was in a particularly
jocose mood; "and somewhat on col
lectioneering," Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
How 70 Make French Seams.

The French seam IS always used on
fine underwear.
To make il the cloth is scanned on
the right side. taking a very narrow
seam. and then trimmed OF as closely
as possible.
II Is then turned and stitched on
the wrong side, The first seam being
entirely inclcsed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
a Waste Of Time

Grandma-Have you wasted any
time today. Margaret?
Margaret-Yes. indeed. l played
bridge all the afternoon with only one
pack OF cards-Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
uncertalntv-

Don't you think there is a great
deal Of pomp about that grip"
Are you talking about her style
or her hair ?"-Baltimore American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

All false art all empty wisdom, lasts
Its time; but il destroys itself in the
end, and its highest cultivation is at
the same time the moment OF its de-
cline.-Immanuel Kant Q724-IsOD.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
An Enitanh-

Beneath this stone a button Hes,
A trousers button bright:
IT'S all we found OF Farmer Green.
Who thawed out dynamite.
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Wit in the BARNARD

Duck-You have al sorts Of jokes
made about these times don't you?
Turkey-Ges. both fowl and fare
Baltimore American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Serve No salt or Wine

In some Italian vegetarian restau-
rants, for some mysterious reasons,
salt and wines are tabooed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Overheard In Rome.

American Girl-"Let's go to the Capt.
toiine museum and see the wolf that
nursed Romeo and Juliet"-Lippin-
colts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Jest and Earnest.

Many a true word is spoken In Jest
but the majority OF lies are uttered In
dead earnest-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Quick Telegraph Delivery.

In Belgium 20 per cent. OF telegraph
messages are delivered in from one to
Is minutes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Farmers Live Lonu.

The average length OF life OF a
tradesman is two-rhirds that OF a
farmer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Do Their Retters
Real Hardsh,n

Some men do their BEST others their
betters-
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var,eln II 49, -rrcas.

TIE nf2s" r,Hshlic OF Liberia has
~ srec.es o. 1851 trees.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
ExrIalnInn II

'Tt is said that George Washington
sometimes used harsh language" said
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18

Can Go Long Without Food.
The eagle can withstand a 2S-day
fast
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-18
Pretty ssmina Basket.

1t is lined and covered with suede
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

Is IN imminent Danger OF walking the earth again
soon. had forbear in ancient Greece.
The cap sprung direct from the turban. which
itself was the only child and heir of the flIet the
Aoam among hats, which was a simple hand used
10 Keep the locks OF ancient out Of his eyes
while he made sausage meat of his neigLbor That
was before tonsorial artists had decorated the
corners with striped poles and when a shampoo
would have been considered a sign of degeneracy.
Some will have it. though. that the wig was
the real original progenitor of the hat family
ANYHOW the human specimen who followed along
after the cave man used to make himself beautiful
by sticking flowers and feathers in his hair Then
the institution OF marriage invented and men
began to lose their hair Consequently they had
TO nave Wigs 10 stick the feathers in You hear
now that hats cause badness According to This
other line Of dope. badness caused hats
Ihen history did another return engagement.
After old Cromwell got his in England they re-
Nerted partly 10 the pre-hat period. shaved their
heads and put on wigs. Then they wore hats only
occasionally, and that merely for show
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
NATIONAL GUARD NEWS.

compromise bill providing a military code for
the nauonal guard has been prepared by Adjutant
General Henry and Assemblyman Wainwright, con
tanning the best features Of the one framed by the
National Guard Association, and of the other pre-
pared by the Wainwright Investigating Conlmis
sion. One Of the sections of the Wainwright code
that will remain after being opposed by officers Of
the guard relates 10 a militia council
\ review Of the 9Th Regiment by Colonel s, E.
Allen. I s. A. commanding at Fort Wadsworth.
Will be held Saturday night, April .
Ex-Captain G. W Johnson, of the 18th Regi-
rnent who was elected TO command Company NJ.
has been rejected by the examining board on ac-
count Of physical disability.
Squadron c Will hold its annual dinner on the
night Of May 2 and will celebrate the tenth ami
versary OF its organization
A riding class for the Second Brigade staff has
been ordered by General Eddy The class Will be
gin weekly practice al the armory of Squadron c
on April Is Any officer who fails after a reason
able time to become a proficient rider Will, it IS
understood, be requested TO resign
An election for captain will be held by Company
H Of the 23d Regiment tomorrow night. It is ex-
pected that First Lieutenant Alexander S. Hackley
will be selected.
Company I of the 14th Regiment will hold an
apron and necktIe party at the armory the
night Of April o. First Sergeant Edward D. B.
Logan Of Company H has asked for his discharge
after twenty-six- years Of service.
The 47th Regiment will be reviewed by Major
General Charles F. Roe, Tuesday night
Captain L. F. Sherry Of the I'd Battery, recently
elected has been passed by the examining board.
Sergeant Major Bert Wenman, of the 7th Regt-
Inent recently appointed a battalion adjutant' with
the rank Of second lieutenant, has been passed
by the examining board.
An invitation has been extended to members of
the National Guard to perform police duty at the
automobile races on the Briarcf course on April
"a The guardsnen Will be present as citizens and
not in uniform.
Colonel Hotchkin of the I'd Engineers has
pointed Lieutenant George H Hearn battalion ad-
1utant
A review, drill and evening parade will be held
bv Squadron A In its armory on the night Of
April e.
The national guard OF greater New York will
parade on May 20 escort 10 the Grand Army OF
the Republic
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
REMAKINe WORKOUT FARMS.

A young farmer in Kansas is the owner OF a
tIarter section OF land upon which wheat has
been grown continuously for twenty live years
The production on this farm has decreased during
the last few years and the farmer. knowing moth
ing OF any crop but wheat. asked the advice OF
the Department OF Agriculture at Washington, and
was told that ne hau exhausted his !aIm BY the
too long continued growing or oue crop There
Was the need of the growing OF crop that
would put back the soil the qualities that
the wheat had taken from H. Even with the best
results from wheat there would be a greater profit
in the farm il greater dIverslncatIon were tndused
in The farm was mapped out with certain neds
in alfalfa, certain in corn followed by peas, Ger
tain in timothy. aud 50 on. the proportions being
such as to provide for the given number OF hogs
and cattle which were known 10 bring added pront
on such a farm. The exact results that would be
derived from following these directions twice
any sum he had ever produced on the farm before,
A farmer in Ohio wrote that he had struggled
for twenty years on an eighty-acre farm, heavily
mortgaed but had been unable 10 reduce his debt
or rise above a poverty that made the bringing
up OF his family humiliation because OF the lack
OF ~ly advantages he was able TO give them. He
as/edif there any hope for him upon the
farm. II he might as well give up the light.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
HATS OF ANCIENT TIMES.

-he nigh hat has. IN fact, forerunner In even
- ancient history. The Egyptians. clear back
O.e TIE strawless brick scandal. wore q high
~p0lA shaped affair sign OF royal authority.
De-ieVe the thing was oueeTed later and came
!" o worn by the contractors and section bosses
- one royal pyramids. The Romans finished their
SFi'ers on ia point. believe and the priests
- some SORT OF freak skull cap with a point ike
spear head Things got mixed up & little in the
'sA Of the laZnented Charles the One. in England
"-en the hoi-poloiish Puritans put the steepIe
- Ash and narrow. with broad brim and no
1ooorauon. and left the aristocratic Cavaliers 10
oSf Iae low, broad crowns with feathers on them,
'oll OF prototype Of the beribboned Panama here
1Act ls, near as I can dope IL out, all these
0Aoers are Hnesl descendants Of something that
NSpeaeo 10 our forbears' brain cages. The Pana-
- tor Instance. and its poor relative. the plain
IN"' oEte back to the century before Christ in
-espI From there II migrated to Morocco. then
= spain. and On 10 these United States. Caps are
-4AoSS as old craniums. The Egyptians had
eA and so did the Greeks. The old eighteenth
"a s&<zx n1nssssuth esntuxx eocksd hat. which
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
THE STOvEPIPE's EVOLUTION.

Yes gents Lawmakers are sure crowdng The
rlli1eTs hard this year III the way Of the fearful
and wonderful STYLES for both sexes, though
seam 70 be framed Up with the idea of putting
dol5 front 10 The financial situation Women s
hats they say, range all the way from SO up 10
SO II price. which Is going some Seen the
Mothers JOY thing the ladies' call the Campaign
Hate That's q winner, stuck the back Of the
head ss though its wearer had just rounded the
Flatron Building It's got lace lid 70 cover
the hair and spreads out with an enormous rolling
trin. sraothered with fluffy aces and cockade in
The national coIo-s. Then don't overlook the
Ner-y Widow sailor hat. I see flowers, particu-
larly roses. the favorite headpiece decoration
among ladies' this year. Feathers, birds and hens
nests viii be worn only on state occasions But
he ladies' can't beat the men any in the peacock
business this wear
After al. speaking Of mems hats, there's moth
lhg IN the latest freaks that for utter tomfoolish
ness can touch the regulation old stovepipe BY
hlnoe-- It's international evil, a travesty on
civilization which ought 10 be viewed with alarm
ny al sorts OF societies for the suppression Of
'nings- wonder that the Interstate Commerce
commission or the Hague conference isn't asked
10 suppress it In going to ask my esteemed
maiden aunt 10 suggest it at the next mothers
meeting
Why, nabobs and their initators have been
wearing thar thing ever since the beginning of the
esAteeHth century, You the pictures Of all
ne royal galoots Of those days in beaver toppers
NJ Napoleon, when he left of his Prince OF Pilsen
4'g and really dressed up finished of in a hideous
e-oFepipe affair which his loyal subjects called
"a cheninee-+ I don't know what that means,
e. I you understand French and it amt decent
Hkooglze. The graceful and accomplished can
"a KING q Wurnpty Wump imp strips down to
- than swimming costume when he's in full re-
eas cut isn't in correct royal state occasion form
---eSs he has on silk hat.
@Ao in these United States the tile is the badge
eminent respectability. witness the habits of
- promoter and the book agent. Why you can
-. "aSS tel whether young dude owns or rents
= - 0pera hat by the way he tucks it under his
- a the show and nips it out when he enters
t carriage with the ladies. In Great Britain the
@'f and silk tiles have been the badge Of aris-
go ior three centuries. To-day they tog out
--a L4e.r haIdWare drlIrnrners u thenn