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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
CULTURE OF THE CABBAGE.
Should Be Planted on New Ground TO
Avoid Massot Pest; t.ow to
Set Out.

Although IL does not follow that
| planting on new ground will secure
| exemption from cabbage magcot at
tack. yet such Is the tendency. and
hence IL VIII be Wen 20 plant OF SOW
this crop as far as possible from any
field infested the previous season. The
adult flies do not travel far under nor.
NAL conditions, and II they find shell.
ter near their place OF Matching are
likely 70 hang around that place and
they viii accept any substitute wild
plant rather than fly 70 distant points
hunting for cultivated plants.
The farther the plants are grown
from previously infested areas the
more apt they Will be 10 remain free
from attack, as rule, and vet even
IN new ground. especially near a
woods OF in a sheltered situation. they
sometimes become more or less fnfest.
ed. Il is probable that in such cases
there are wild cruciferous plants in
the neighborhood IN which the insects
have been breeding or shelteted m
which the flies have hibernated. and IL
further emphasizes that 10 matter
where the crop is grown a close watch
should be kept for the insect and
when once noted active measures
should be begun at once. Likewise.
avoid planting such crops on ground
infested the previous season and fol
low such infested plots with some
other cruciferous plants.
When cabbage and cauliflower
plants are set out the soil should be
tightly pressed around the stem o.
the plant at the surface, and the soil
itself should be pressed down smooth.
fat and firmly. The newly Matched
maggot is feeble. and if IL fails TO get
under cover promptly il is killed by
the sun or falls victim TO some Of the
proving predatory insects continually
on the lookout for food. on heavy
soils this in itself affords a large
measure OF protection, and plants on
such soils are not so much attacked
On lighter sandy soils il will be less
useful, but viii add TO the difficulties
OF the maggot in establishing himself
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

10 be at their best. To be properly en-
joyed. vegetables should be eaten
when quite young and before they
have attained gigantic growth. Young
and green vegetables should never be
cooked in timed saucepan. as this
VIII inevitably spoil the color: but II
they are cooked uncovered. with plen-
~ OF boxing water. there should be no
difficulty about this.
In sa.ting the water. from one-half
ounce 20 enc ounce OF salt should be
allowed 20 the gallon of water. and in
case OF PEAS and green vegetables
onethird this amount OF sugar should
be added. as this draws out the flavor.
In cocEing Catbages and greens.
etc, the more water there is the less
VIII be the very Gisag reeable ode.
lnseparabie in most peoples minds
with the cooking OF greens. whilst an
other remedy against this is to put a
piece Of bread tied up in a muslin
bag and boil It with the cabbage. re-
moving il at tie end of 10 minutes
and burn IL. When the cabbage is
cooked un.ess the water is to be used
as foundation for vegetable soups. il
should be poured away az once.
Then, again. all vegetables that
nave bitter favor. such as turnip
tops, end.ve. cabbage or dandelion.
should be FIRST blanched To DO this.
put the vegetables on in cold water.
bring this absolutely 20 the boil. then
pour of and cover the vegetables with
fresh. absolutely boiling water. or. IL
preferred. when half cooked the water
may be strained Of the vegetables.
All root vegetables when young
merely require 20 be well scrubbed.
and then rinsed In clean water.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
MAKE FARM HOMES TASTEFUL
Practical Suggestions for Beautifyino
Country Residences in Any
Locality.

Farming differs from every other sort
OF business in this, that the farm is
not merely factory and a place Of
business. but it is the home Of the
family, writes Prof. F. A. Waugh, of
the Massachusetts Agricultural Col
leee, in Orange Judd Farmer. The
Importance Of the farm as the home
establishment is much greater than
It's Importance as a place of business;
and this makes it imperative that the
place should be supplied with every
available comfort and made attractive
with every sort Of beauty which sub
stantial good taste can suggest.
The ordinary schemes OF landscape
gardening are not very suitable TO the
common farm. This is largely be
cause the ambitious landscape garden
ers do not sufficiently consider the
use Of the farm as a factory and a
place q business. The best that can
be done in most cases is for the farm
er. his wife and other advisers. to de
velop the grounds 20 the best OF their
own Judgment and in the light OF &c
tual requirements. a few suggestions
from the standpoint OF a landscape
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
MEANS SAVING IN KITCHEN.
Zinc Table, Once Used, Will Ever Az
terward &c Locked Upon as
Necessity.

The hCgsekeepcr who has once
known the convent ence OF zine table
with ledge around it in her kitchen.
will never again be without one, even
II she must impIoyise il.
such tables can be bought az com
paratvely small cost Some of them
have an under shelf, also zinc covered.
and where hot pans or dishes can be
stood until one has time TO wash them.
Any wooden kitchen table with
strong less can be covered by tin
ner with a sheet OF zinc for about
two dollars. The metal fits the top
Of the table and is turned up all
around IN az inch-high ledge.
Such d table saves many times it's
cost In preventing breaking. keeping
water from stopping on the floor
and being easily cleaned
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
<eAck ~Aso

gardener. who IS az the same time
himself a farmer. may be of some as
sistance IN this direction.
Simplicity is the keynote Of good
taste in everything Therefore. let
the design OF the farm grounds be
very simple. Do not Try anything
elaborate. DO not make the place
look ciuhed
Have "a good lawn. Nothing Is more
tasteful and satisfactory than good.
clean. green grass. Even IL the lawn
is not very large and not deliberately
graded. IL will still be the most attsac-
tive part of the place Have a few
good trees. Nothing is more attrac-
tive about a farmhouse. with the pos.
sible exception of lawn grass. than
large dignihcd. noble trees.
For shrubs and other ornamental
plants, use native species. THE com
mon native shrubs and plants are
among the best OF all oranmentl ma
terials.
II flower beds are desired. prt them
at the side or rear OF the house. pre-
ferably in connection with the veee-
table garden. Flower beds are usu-
ally a nuisance on the front lawn. and
nearly always inappropriate about a
fRrmyard.
Keep the front yard separate from
the back yard. Everyone viii readily
remember great many farms where
this simple injunction is highly disre-
garded II is not unusual TO find a
milk wagon or a chicken coop or hay
rack left IN the front yard OF a farm
house. Such things do not belong
there
Have some space about the house
SO arranged that IL can be used for
living and playing. We do not live
out Of doors IS nue. "a ti.ss country
as We ought to This statement ap-
plies even to farm families. A suit
ably built open porch. paved court. OF
clean grass plat, makes a delightful
place for serving meals Very often
II is pleasanter 10 eat out OF doors
than in the house; and II definite
plans are made. this is much easier
than might be supposed There
should also be room in the garden for
playing crOquet, a secluded and shady
spot where one can sit down to read
or sew; and II the women Of the house
wish 10 give a party on the lawn,
there should be every opportunity for
Il
Keep the place clean and tidy. This
Is final evidence of good taste and an
absolutely necessary condition in ey-
cry circumstance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

The following method does away
with "hshy' dishes and disagreeable
odors. Clean and wash the fish thor.
oughly. salt, pepper and -four it in
side ana out sparingly; then roll in
manila paper at least three times.
Pinch the ends Of the paper together,
then fold back and pin securely 10
prevent the escape OF the juices. Bake
in moderate oven and allow 10 min
utes more than II baking uncovered.
When ready TO serve remove the pa.
per, 20 which the skin Will adhere,
and place the delicious, juicy meat
upon a platter. Garnish as desired.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Value Of Manure.

Keep hauling manure out on the
land as fast as IL is made. Il is of as
much value 10 put it on the plowed
ground as IL is 10 pillow IL under. Ear-
rowed We'll Into the surface. IL not only
furnishes ready plant food. bat serves
as mulch for holding moisture in
dry weather. 1t may be scattered on
corn ground TO advantage all through
the corn growing season as long as
the wagon can be hauled down the
corn rows. Cultivation Will spread il
and mix it with the soil and rains will
dissolve out the richness and carry
into the roots of the corn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Make Permanent In,Drove,,.D.s

Every farmer should aim. at per-
manent improvements. There is no
structural or building material equal
70 concrete for Elasticity. beauty ana
durability. Furthermore, it is exceed
ingly cheap. considering its lasting
Qualities. There is no end 10 the use
ful things for which it may be used.
Haul sand and gravel every spare day
you can, and during spare time Of late
summer and fan buy good cement and
build something that. like the pyra.
mids, Will stand for all time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

egress from it are barred by the char
acter Of tie surrounding country. The
only entrance 20 IL is through a pass
held by q tribe OF gigantic ants. the
climbing DOOM" which overwhelm
travellers and whose bits is death. The
pass IS strewn with the bleaching
bones OF those who have attempted
its passage. The Americans of the
story were able 10 get by these insects
with the loss OF only one Of their num-
Der through the scientific lore Of one
Of the expedition who was delighted
on arriving az the Inca city TO End
such q wealth OF material before him
for chronological and historic research.
The queen marries one Of the ad
venturers a big fellow from Ohio. and
after some years the Yankees make
their escape from captivity in the re-
mote and ancient city through a series
OF weird happenings. the king by mar
riage carrying off his baby daughter.
What happens when this daughter
grows 10 womanhood forms another
part OF the romance.
The plot is certainly ingenious, and
the adventures Of the Americans are
diverting The author dedicates his
story TO bis mother. Julia Ditto Young
o. Buffalo. poet and esSayist. and il
is interesting 10 learn that he began
work upon il rs be lay upon a sick
bed. condemned, as it was thought. to
die.
ITO die with nothing accomplished"
said he as be heard the verdict OF the
is out Of the question. /
viii write a hook" His convalescence
followed. and THE Climbing Doom"
was the fulhlment OF his promise.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

EA daughter in marriage to Ma
jor Cheyne OF the British
army. In a silk bat and other attire
that is conventional for matrimonial
occasions Mr.. Haggard looked 70 be
quite young man, although be is now
hfty-three years Of age. 1t is probably
as the author Of "She" that he has
gained his greatest fame. and in speak
OF his early work recently be said:
My entrance into literature was
purely an accident Even after my re-
turn from Africa l had no idea Of en-
ter1ng the profession. l went TO At
RIGA as secretary 10 one Of the gov
ernors. was In the country at the
time Of the war and left disguised at
the outcome. While In Africa / made
a close study OF the habits OF the ma
uves aud the country generally. In
consequence when ! returned to Eng
land i was In a position 70 describe
what ] had seen and heard. These
materials. with a sufficient amount Of
romance blended with them. are made
use OF in my tales Of African life.
AS | have already stated, my en-
trance into literature was due TO
chance. While practicing at the bar
I conceived the idea Of writing a work
on politics. This my maiden effort.
proving successful. ! was induced TO
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
An Economy.

II is a genuine economy 20 purchase
laundry soap in large quantities and
put IL away 20 harden One gets il
Tor less per bar. Of course. and the
soap that has been allowed 20 harden
lasts a great deal longer. II IL has
been purchased in long bars il should
be cut into sizes convenient for use.
before IL is put away. High shelves
are excellent places for ripening soap.
and one housewife always stores hers
on the attic stairway.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

Place upon the stove one-half Gun
milk, one tablespoon butter. Beat two
eggs together with one cup sugar. stir
in one cup -four one teaspoon OF bak
Ing powder. then add hot milk and
butter. one teaspoon of vanilla. Beat
thoroughly. This makes a fine grained
cake and IS inexpensive.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
His Sunday Dad

The father Of a little boy in Annis-
ton is railroad man and doesn't get
a chance to spend much time at home
except on Sunday. Not long ago.
when he was paying one OF his period
&c visits 10 his family his little 2-year-
old son gave him an affectionate pat
and said. My dear old Sunday dad
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

pieces should be sharpenod at one
end so as TO slide through the hay.
They are fitted into places sawed into
the piece OF AKA about three-fourths
inch deep and is inches apart and
there securely bolted. The pieces Of
2Nf should De fastened to the AKA
about feet from the pointed ends
The other 2x4 should be nailed on be
hind as Indicated. The ends of the
piece of AKA may be rounded OF so as
TO hold a rope without slipping OF.
A large load may be brought 10 the
stack in this way. saving much time
and labor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

ABOUT four feet long. A piece OF u
inch rod is bent so as to loop over
the notehes cut in the lever When
the handle is holding a load this loop
drops into one OF the notches and
holds it firm. The handle will be
found satisfactory il made of a strong
six-inch board.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Envious.

There are times when l envy my
hair" remarked the man who had
failed in II different business enter
prises.
Because why?' queTied bis wife.
Because II is coming out on top"
explained he Of the many failures.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Kerosene for Porcelain

Ammonia is an excellent cleanser
for porcelain, but when dirt or grease
seems TO demand an extra agent, use
kerosene
1t will do the work as Thoroughly as
a sand soap and viii not mar the por-
celain.
Apply the kerosene with an oil cloth
rub thoroughly and then wash in
warm soapsuds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Saw sad Luck In sneezs.

In the olden days o. man sneezed
while dressing lie went back to bed
again before completing his toilet,
and the captain or vessel would de-
lay his voyage IL one OF his sailors
sneezed while weighing anchor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

and put in a wire for handle After
the four quart boxes are placed in
the corners considerable space is left
in the center into which all small
inferior berries can be put. thus grad
ing the fruit as picked After the
boxes are lifted out the small fruit
IS quickly poured into some recep-
tacle provided for it. for use in max.
ing jam or 20 be sold as seconds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

George Bernard Shaw. the author,
playwright and wit. who is to spend
several months in America. generally
manages to keep his wits about him
on all occasions. When his play 'The
Arms and the Man" was first pro-
duced in London there were loud calls
for the author. and Mr.. Shaw went
before the curtain. AS he did so one
deriSive voice from a displeased play
goer in the gallery smote his ears. and.
pausing. be looked in the direction
whence ii came.
YES. quite agree with your opin-
ion," said Mr.. Shaw, addressing the
person who had uttered the catcau.
but what can two OF us do against a
hOusefulT7
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

does not play the
grandee. but rather
INDUCES In pleasant
Renaissance. A
writer asked him
recently what par
ticular bit Of praise
had inspired him
the most. and be
said:
1T was just a
chance rem ark
nnn1a In on ,wk g
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Picked Cherries

Seven pounds Of cherries. fopr
pounds Of sugar, one pint of vinegar
one ounce whole cinnamon, hair an
ounce Of cloves. Cook all together
slowly half an hour. Cool and nut
in Jars for use.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Ernlainsd.

why must we settle so much money
on our titled sOn-in-law?'' asked Mr.
CCmrOx.
Men never understand those
things" answered his wife. .'Uis an.
cestral pride positively demands that
he be removed from danger Of humilla.
ton by looking like a poor relation. +"
-Washingt0n Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
SAYINGS Aaalnst Woman.

The land where women are freest is
also the land where they are most re-
spected. lnstinctively we diseredit all
the anti-wOman proverbs Having dis
credited them, let as bury them and
forget them forever
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

write romances. Dawn was my frst
effort. Theu followed other romances.
including She"
IL is saiG OF Nj Haggard that be
was once In a farmhouse which was
occupied 10y some Beers. who began
discussing plot against the British.
and he knew that IL they discovered
he was English they would probably
shoot him on The spot as a spy. He
was debating how he could get rid OF
them before they made the discovery
when one OF them lit his pipe and
threw the match, still burning. to the
floor. Haggard leaped Up and stamp
ed 10 out.
why do you do thaty" asked the
leader Of the Beers.
Because the British keep al their
dynamite under this floor" be replied.
In two minutes there wasn't Boer
left on the premises.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

plank. The stan
dards are %
inches long. fast
ened 10 a 2x4,
which is NOR
tised into the
pl an k between
{ n e standards.
The handle is
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28


the way place when I thought my
self an out Of the way and very
much hidden person. Il was years
ago. when life was harder than il IS
now. was IN a Canadian hotel.
roaming about the place. not knowing
what 10 do. SO ] went 70 the desk
and conned the names on the register.
Another man with a friend evidently
felt the same way did. for they peep
ed over my shoulder. One said 10 the
other:
Say. I guess this place is all right:
Howells IS herer
This was the first time I had ever
heard myself spoken OF by strangers.
It gave me peculiar kind Of epcour-
agement, different from any sort OF
sensation have felt since"
Ford MADDOX Hueffer's new book.
The Half Moon" comes at a time
when it is especially fitting that the
life Of the discoverer Of the Hudson
should be revived. Hendrick Hudson
was first Of all a navigator aud had lit
tie patience with the spirit OF greed
ana conquest that characterized his
age. IN the words attributed to him
IN the novel, But we do set our names
upon the hills that are more lasting
than brass and upon broad rivers
that shall how when all Libraries be
burned"
Egotistical. brooking no interference.
possessing an almost uncanny ability
TO read men. equally ready TO break
up mutinies and play with his pet
mice, the glamour Of romance VIII a.
ways envelop his name The date OF
the s.S-y IS 70 The early years OF the
reign OF King James I. The scene
OF action for the English portion of
the story is 10 the town OF Rye, one
OF the cinque ports. which bad tin
then their Own laws, rights and no
biiity, quite apart from those OF the
rest OF England, and for the rest of
the book the action takes place on
hoa-d the rolf Nocn. the shin IN
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

cans in which
coal oil Is sold.
Cut the can in
two through the
center. length
wise, punch a
hole az each side
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
Leaves for Sandwiches.

Half fiji baking powder cans with
bread dough and let rise until nearly
level. Bake as any Dread. and Won
will have neat. round slices. with no
crust, suitable for lunch boxes, par
ties or picnics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
HANDY BERRY-PICKlNG CRATE
Two Baskets. Each Containing -Four
Quart Boxes, Can Be Made from
EiVe-GaIlon oil Can.

Two picking baskets, each holding
four quart boxes and having space in
the center for culls. can be made
from one Of the square fve-gallon oil
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

A cup of water to the thirsty. q
foamy tumbler TO the near-thirsty, and
champagne for the neyer-thirsty are
the three plain definitions OF drinking.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

No man imparteth his joy 10 his
friend but he joyeth the more. and no
man imparieth his grief TO his friend
but he grieveth the less-I ord Bacon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

in making the
sweep shown ia
the accompanying
Illustration. Five
of IA e sc 2x4
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

There is saying that It iss impos-
sible TO please everybody. II should
be changed; II is really impossible TO
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
VEGETABLES AT THEIR BEST
Perhaps No Other Article Of Food
Can BE More Easily Spoiled
BY Poor Cooking.

To have good, fresh vegetables Is
happiness; but 10 know how 10
cook them is fine art The lack OF
knowledge in this behalf is lament
able.
vere.rnlrs - c..la re. ho ..------...-,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
FRS, Study the Subject.

Spenser: Exhaustive observation is
an element of every great achieve
ment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

Except for what Richard Harding
Davis has done in that direction. the
novelists Of the time seem not to have
paid much attention TO South America
in selecting their characters and in
the weaving OF their plots. At any
rate. there is a rich field Of material
for romances there which has not vet
been worked for al Il is worth. With
the growing interest In that part OF the
continent II might seem that the To-
mancers Of the United States would
cast their eyes that way. One who
has done 50 is Laurence Ditto Young.
whose story The Climbing Doom"
published by the G. W. Dillingham;
company. New York. is romance
rather out Of the ordinary. The action
is partly In South America and partlv
in the United states. The plot is GER
tainly ingenious and turns on an epi-
sode supposed 20 have happened dur.
Ing the later career Of the Spanish
couQuerOr Pizarro. Some American ad-
venturers stumble upon n city FAR M
IN the Andes where live descendants
Of the ancient Incas and their people.
ruled by Queen Zarra. whose genoa
logical tree goes back 10 the union be-
tween Pizarro and an Inca princess.
These people have scarcely changed
since Pizarro's time. according TO the
story. because access &c their city and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
What Authors
Are Doing D:

which Hendrick Hudson first came 70
the island Of Manhattan. 1t IS. how
ever, in no sense 3 colonial novel.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28
And a. LIh.ral in rs he.

NHu DC AIDcfdI N It's Use.
Every man should keep a fair-sized
cemetery In which to bury the faults
uf his frien5s.-Henry Ward Beecher.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-08-28

William Dean Howens, who recently
sailed FOR Europe In search OF health.
Is one OF the most kindly and modest
OF men, When approached by the
struggling author or the reporter he