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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-22

REMOVABLE DROPPING BOARD
HonhouSe Equipped With One Easily
Kept Clean-Droppinss Removed
Daily and Stored For Fertilizer.

Every day such n device as seen I'm
this cut may DE removed. pulled out.
sanded and replaced without going into
the hennery A Is the board proper.
The droppings from the poultry on
the farms OF this country that an
nually are practically wasted would. n
properly cared for mean saving IN
fertilizer bills OF hundreds OF thou
sands OF dollars In the aggregate.
Very few. however. make any ac-
count OF Il. ON the average farm. n
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-22
Sheep Suffer In Sun

Sheep suffer much In hot weather
when compelled to pasture in the hot
sun all day. II there are no shade
trees in the pasture. make temporary
shades at different points in the pas
ture. covering them with straw. weeds.
brush or any rough material that Will
protect from the hot sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-22
Watch the Field.

II you have "A field that has required
two acrea to keep a COW during the
last season, then there is something
wrong with II. II either has not sufi-
Client fertility or it has not a sufficient
stand OF grass, one or the other.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-22
GOOD BREED OF FOWL.
Sussex Is Foremost Of English Breeds.
Resemble the DorI<ins In
Build and Color.

Among the table and all purpose
breeds IN Europe the Sussex have al
ways occupied a strong position In
England. In type ard carriage they
much resemble the porking. being
long Of body. blocky and much OF the
size OF our Plymouth Rocks. In color
scheme and head and leg points they
differ strongly from the Dorkings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-22

good green food Hemp IS very heating
and fatteniuE and should be given
sparinclv. although pigeons are very
fond OF g.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-22
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From Day TO Day.

One day a mighty scarehead tells
How Zeppelin's great airship few.
Next day We read how a gay breeze
Sideswiped and tore the thing In two
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go s. sth street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
THE PASSING OF WEDDING
RECEPTIONS.

THERE is a rumor abroad that the
dread wedding reception win soon
be "a thing of the past OF course
there must be something Of like nature
TO take its place A wedding wouldn't
be a wedding without some sort Of So
cial gymnastics. but the English have
hit upon a plan Of giving a party for
the bride the day before the wedding.
At several Of the smart church we'd
dings held recently IN London the
large reception after the religious cere-
nnonv was dropped IN these cases
afternoon or evening parties given by
the brides parents on the dav before.
when all the presents were displayed.
were substituted Tho guests came IN
gala attire All things considered. the
plan was not such a half bad one after
all
one advantage OF the day before
wedding reception is that the hostess
could arrange the hours OF her guests
TO suit her convenience and comfort. 50
that Il would be possible to avoid q
crush OF people. all trying TO DO tho
same thing ct the same time and all
trying 20 make good their escape as
soon as possible. and FOR another rea-
son by this arrangement the sacred
and secular parts OF the wedding would
thus be separated more decidedly than
they are now.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
law IN A NilrsArll

A note made by a minor is void
II is fraud to conceal a fraud.
A note dated on Sunday is void
a contract with minor IS void.
It IS illegal to compound a felony
Ignorance OF the law excuses no one
a contract made with a lunatic is
void
Notes bear interest only when so
stated.
signatures in lead pencil are good IN
law.
a receipt for money is legally con-
elusive.
Principals are responsible for their
agents.
The acts Of one partner bind all The
others.
The law oompeis no one to do I'M
possibilities
An agreement without a considera-
tion IS void
Contracts made on Sunday cannot be
enforced
written contracts concerning land
must be under seal
A note obtained by fraud or from one
intoxicated Is void
II note be lost or stolen Il does not
release the maker. He must pay Il.
Each individual IN partnership is re-
sponsibie for the whole amount OF the
debts OF the hru
An indorser or a note IS exempt from
liability n not served with a notice of
its dishonor within twenty -four hours
OF its nonpayment.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
lN re lNFANr cLAss.

The new teacher had arrived at the
school, and the children were doins
their best 70 form an accurate este
mate Of her abilities. temper and gem
eral character The first lesson was TO
be on natural history. and the teacher
had chosen the interesting but complex
subject OF the cat.
NOV. children" she said. "tell mo
what sort Of clothes pussy wears"
no reply
Come. comel" said the new teacher.
trying 70 extract the right answer By
naming something that pussy dldn
wear eDoes she wear feathers?'
No answer
cor does she wear an apron" went
on the teacher. or a silk blouse, or Q
cotton overall p
Such ignorance was more than a lit
tie hoy in the front row could stand.
please, ma'am." he asked earnestly.
"ain't you never seen a cat?"
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
HELEN TAFTS SIMPLE TASTE

MISS HELEN TAFT. the presidents
only daughter sets an example
20 girls OF her circle IN simplicity or
dress and manner Miss Tart never
wears rings. bracelets or necklace Her
sole concessions 20 the present craze
for jeweiry are a brooch OF pearls.
which she wears with her street and
railing costumes. and a pretty little
cluster Of turquoises which her father
gave her as a souvenir Of the distiuc-
ton she gained IN Bryn Mawr Like
her mother. Miss Taft Is partial TO
pink One OF the most becoming froclSs
she has worn this winter is a coral
pink gown OF satin made 7euiprin-
cess with a line OF lace and passe-
menterie coming straight down the
front and panels Of lace extending from
the shoulders she wears her soft
fair hair in a low knot with a pink
rose as an ordinary ornament Miss
Tafts gowns usually are frightened
with motifs Of lace for she has an un-
usually pretty collection Of iaces. most
Of which were picked up by Mrs Taft
in the course Of her many tours abroad
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
CLEANING FURS AT HOME.
Try Doing II This Way--It ls Most
Satisfactory.

Try Doing It This Way--It Is Most
Satisfactory.
WHITE furs are almost invariably
becoming and not more expensive
than dark ones in the FIRST instance.
but the great drawback to owning
furs Of this shade IS that they are
attractive only when Immediately
clean Even with care their pristine
freshness 8 apt to become dim after
few wearings To have these furs
cleaned by a professional ls expensive
It Is necessary for them to remain for
a week or ten days each time they
visit a cleaning establishment
A couple OF women were talking rs-
Gently Of tire discomfort of having ones
furs away from home at the cleaners
when an Important engagement looms
up. when a third friend ioined the dis
oussion by saying. Il always clean
mine at home with very llttlo expend-
iture of time md money"
"Iow?' chorused the two interested
listenera
'Tu tell vou." quoth the SAKE one
'aThe only accessories required are a
large. square. low hatbox. or q high
one may be cut down until the sides
measure about six inches. and g five
cent BAG OF ordinary bran from the
nearest feed store. q package Of corn
dour and a rather soft bristled brush
such as one uses for brushing a mans
hat This Is my stock IN trade
"To begin operations pour the bran
into a dish and place II in a moderately
hot oven until It Is thoroughly heated
through (be very careful not TO let il
burn). then take It out and pour II on
top Of the white fox fur, which mean
while has been placed IN the box. and
proceed gently. but firmly 20 rub the
hot bran into every part OF the fur
not forgetting the tails and head
"Then smooth the bran Off lightly
with the hand and notice II the fur
looks perfectly clean and white II
parts still seem TO be soiled pour more
hot bran on them and rub It in we'll a
second time.
Now smooth out all superduous
bran and leavo Il IN the hatbox and
brush out what remains in the fur
with long sweeps Of the brush, hold
ine. II possible. out Of tho open VIM
Icu Drush and hest gently unti
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
AeTZsazZAL lqAUKE 0RcRz5

corsage and smaller ones for the fur
pieces, are very popular Even wo-
men who repudiate the wearing Of ar
tincial flowere will pin a gardenia on
their coats without hesitation Some
how the gardenia seems to be IN a
class by itself It IS the one artificial
flower that everybody is willing TO
wear and does wear But the newest
cult I'm corsaee bouquets Is a spray Of
white lilac with an orchid in the CEN
ter ver, few Of them have been seen
vet The very best orchid pieces have
only one flower set in a spray OF fern
Ienves-real fern leave' az that I'M
norted from France. where some one
has invented q process OF curing the
living natural leaf n a wav that pre-
serves Il. green delicate and lovely
These ferns must he kept in a dry
cool place: otherwise they will shrivel
and become unsiehtly so FAR has tho
artificial flower craze gone that addi-
tionaI sets are made 40 FOR the auto
mobile vase and to pin At the throat
NJ rnadam's pet dog. so that mistress
and her canine counnapio1 NAV sit In
harmony with their surroundings.
OF course these artihcial flowers are
extensive. but they have the advan-
tage OF saving the life OF q costume.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07

sleeve is n smaller version OF the same
thing but is set into the armhole IN
the regular way
The sleeve which Is openly gathered
into the armhole IS not yet In evidence.
although there IS every reason 20 be-
lieve that II will appear In a short
while on the fashion horizon
There Is however q happy sleeve
fashion much appreciated when a
dress is 20 be made over--that OF
matching the frock color in thin ma
tcrial or IN silk or velvet Much may be
done. too. when the gown fabric is at q
premium with fur and braid The
popularity OF the latter makes II pos
sible now q widen and engthen at
ones pleasure But in coats II Is al
ways mistake 10 introduce sleeves OF
a different nd
As TO length as much liberty is al
lowed between a short and long sleeve
as in everything else connected with
dress Both are worn and even NOUS
quetaires nre still used on smart
gowns The majority OF evening
sleeves are longer and more boumant
than we have seen for several seasons
one material is generally placed above
the other, both sheer and differing IN
color
Many evening gowns have sleeves
that leave the outside part OF the arm
bare. some have a draped pun Of chif-
fon edFed with bit OF lace. and some
have merely a shoulder strap 10 show
where the sleeve ought 20 be when IN
bringing a gown MP TO date the sleeve
has TO be altered an excellent substi-
tute often IS found IN a black or white
manche Of tulle. shirred into tuclSs and
htted 20 the arm with bands OF bullion.
Lace, net, gold and silver tissue and
chiffon cloth are used In creating the
sleeves Of smart gowns One or all OF
these materials may be employed on
the same sleeve
CATHERINE TALBOT
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
WHEN WOMEN RuLE.

1t was in 1925 In the office OF tho
Daily Gezicker the managing editress
sat with furrowed brow The assistant
managing editress sat with a narrowed
soul
We've simply got TO III the place
at once" declared the managing edi-
tress. waving aside the city editress.
who had come in 10 ask IL she might
have two more photographeresses to
make flashlights OF the meeting in IA
vor OF mems suffrage
We've got 10 get some one" the
chieftainess C continued ASK your hus-
band. after he gets the dinner dishes
washed tonight. If he has any friend IN
his bridge club who would like to 90
into journalism Then ve csn take
Mr. Jones Off the society column and
let him edit the beauty page"
Evening journal., 1910-02-07

for the manufactured posy does not
ruin the gown as viii heavy. damp
mass o. real blossoms Hard hearted
mothers often make their daughters
on thelr evening frociSs replace the
stunning bunch OF valley lilies or vio-
let's Jack or Dick may have sent them
with artificial duplicates that deceive
even the knowing eye OF the gilded
youth Of the day
After all, this Frightening the street
costume with a bunch Of flowers Is
attractive Almost every Girl one
meets has her turban finished with a
perfect orchid or rose or waxliiSe gar
denia or one Of the sane flowers Is
tackled 20 her mum or tucked in the
front OF her suit as a little corsage
bouquet
In connection with bouquets new
way OF showing on the small bunch
at a debutante tea is TO have them
pinned up against some rare tapestry
or embroidery As gardenias and vio-
let's are favorites. this way Of dispos-
ing Of them makes the corner so dec
GRATED resemble a florists window At
one Of the recent teas a foliage tapes-
| try piece was the background for az
/ least fifty lunches OF flowers. The ef-
/ feet was charming
/ This seasons bridal flower So the
white orchid arranged In a shower
/ bouquet. silently changed IN shape
from that of last season with feathery
/ sprays Of fern and occasional cascades
OF lilies Of the valley with the orchids
Another favorite bridal flower is the
gardenia which invariably is comb
ed with lilies Of the valley The gar
denia lends itself charmingly to the
shower erect It's glossy leaves make
a rich note OF color back OF the drifts
of tiny HBes that sway against It
| These bridal bouquets are very srnar,
when made up from artificial flowers
Indeed. it's the fad Of the hour to use
the imitation blossoms
There IS a story that Nine de Pom
padour to further the interests OF
/ Sevres pottery had an indoor winter
garden at her Chateau Of Bellvue flled
with spring and summer flowers King
Louis XIV. having been invited to I'm
spect the display. tried to pluck G
bloom and discovered that all the flow
ers were OF porcelain. exquisitely nat
ural and each bearing its original
scent This little russ Of the Pompa-
dour established Sevres ware in favor
Tor the monarch spent 100000 "vres
on Sevres porcelain flowers in one
order, and his court had to follow suit
We may not be so liberal IN our orders
for the present imitation flowers. but
there is Z doubt that smart society
women have made them the vogue oi
the season. DAPHNE DEAN.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
When
the
Is
Lit
Musings Of Elinor Hite

EET DON'T care how hard work. bus
do loathe responsibility" 7
heard woman say the other day.
That means. my sisters. that this
woman viii never really make a sue
cess in life
Every one who amounts TO anything
IN this busy world OF ours must take a
share Of the responsibility.
It's not fair to shelve things on 20
other people.
Learn to uso your Judgment. and ss
you exercise this faculty you win be-
surprised to see how it will deveIop
and become almost automatic in its
workings
7 know some women who can't even
decide on dresses for themselves There
are others who will even appeal TO the
salesman whether "such and such" a.
thing would be better for them 10 buv
than 'this or that"
what DO y~1 think?" is the cor.
stant cry OF the woman without do
oision.
Now. II you haven't much decision
Of character In your makeup start at
once to cultivate It The beginning oe
tho new year IS a fine time to com
mence.
IT'S never too late to begin. and vou'n
never get on in this world until you do.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
LINGERIE TRIMMINGS.

VNHH general lines and styles in the
cut Of undergarments have not
changed this season from those Of asst
year But new trimming themes are
70 be seen on the latest lingerie
models
Laces Of fine mesh have been re-
placed by cluny Irish crochet and
square mesh flet Then too. all over
tucking IN thin null So an innovation.
Many new models have this sub
stantial quality. and there is a dainti-
ness about the fine tucking that Is
very beautiful Narrow bands OF
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
LACE FLOWERS.

Brussels lace OF fine. cobwebby ma
lines can be fashioned into flowers and
spread In this form on the dark soft
ness Of a fur hat.
Petals are made OF the lace. and the
centers are supplied from the millinery
department OF any store
Occasionally the veins are traced IN
sold or silver thread to give a faint
suggestion or brightness TO the scheme.
These iaco flowers are always large
In variety, and the blooms most fa-
vorcd are the cabbage rose rhc 6ahli1
lnl ffe cfrTz zlpthcrUni
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
NOVEL VEGETABLE DISH.

tation Sheffield. which Is Of silver or
nickel instead Of copper. there is one
which should strongly appeal 70 the
housewife with a small family It is
also excellent for apartment houses
where only two OF three persons are
served at one table.
There IS a deep bowl Of tho Shemeid.
Into which hot water is put. and
fitted into this Is n dish which holds
four or ei~ different vegetables The
DIVISIONS Giant ncm central stand
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
RECIPES FOR THE EVERYDAY TABLE

FOR a delicious apple pudding I'LL a
buttered baking dish with alter
nate layers Of breadcrumbs and apple
sauce which has been seasoned TO
taste. Cover the top with buttered
crumbs and bake slowly. covered. for
about thirty minutes Uncover and
brown UncooiSed apples chopped fine
and mixed with chopped nuts make a
delicious pudding with breadcrumbs,
In this case the pudding must be
cooked slowly until the apples are ten
der Serve it hot with cream or hard
sauce.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
BITTER sv TIE YARp.

In Cambridge. Englsnd. the quaint
old custom OF rolling butter into sticks
and selling II by the yard still exists
50 accustomed have the butter mer-
chants in the markets become 70 this
practice thai they use neither weights
nor scales A neat cut with a knife and
the yard OF butter IS divided into
halves. quarters or eighths. as may be
required
Evening journal., 1910-02-07

every atom of bran has been got
rid II: then wipe the fur with a clean
white cloth and give II a final good
shaking = make the fur stand up
After this process 1t win look Just IKE
sew
"Ernnins IS best cleaned with hoe
corn four. rubbed into the fur IN iust
the same way and brushed and gently
beaten out again"
As a parting piece OF advice ths
amateur cleaner impressed upon her
audience the importance Of cleaning
the furs insid. a box and subsequent-
ly outside a window
The best place for the cleaning proc
ess IS a bathroom. where the -four dust
as It settles can be removed easily
with q damp cloth.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
cRYsrALIzEp APPLEs.

For the crystalized apples peel and
quarter tart apples Of fine flavor and
put them into an earthen pudding dish.
with enough water to prevent them
from burning Sprinkle with sugar
and grated orange peel Cover the
dish with a plate and put ii IN a hot
oven. where Il should remain for sew
eral hours or until the fruit IS thor
oughly cooked DO not spoil the shape
OF the apples by stirring them When
they are like clear rcd crystals they
should be cooled and served with
cream.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
SAVE SIX STOCKINGS.

A buyer II hose IN large depart
ment store. speaking Of the wear Of
stockings, Informed the writer that if
Isle and silk stockings are washed be-
fore worn they viii wear longer The
reason given Is that the slight shrink
age brings the threads closer together
and there is then less danger OF raw
ages from imperfect stitche7 IN the
weave Incidentalis a She man claims
that tan shoes win give better service
II they are given a coatin ; OF the shoe
polish that comes prepared for tan
shoes before 5eins woir.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07
TIE MoDlsH BLACK now

The cold severity OF the white linen
blouse in winter IS very much ,assene6
II a bit Of black IS used about the coll
lar
II white stock is worn smart ar
rangenent is that OF a narrow band of
black moire or silk at the base OF the
stock and nisre with a wider bow in
front
Many of the new stocks come with
this adornment Lingerie bows with
colored embroidery are used also with
a half inch hand TO fasten them in but
the black has decidedly more style.
Evening journal., 1910-02-07

ana severe little one piece
frocks that the long. ught sleeves with
a few tucks are seen The widening of
sleeves in coats and frocks has come
so gradually that the majority OF wo-
men have paid no attention 20 the fact
until recently The present modish
sleeve for dressy waists and house
froclSs Is an adaptation Of the cava-
Hers slashed manche OF the Stuart
dynasty and IN ita complex arrange
ment reminds one Of Katharine's sleeve
which moved Petruchio 20 exclaim;
What's this--a seeve7g 'Tis like q demi-
cannon.
What Up and down. carved like an ap-
pie tsrt2
Here's a snip and NIP and cut and slish
and slash
Like a censer IN a barber shop
The elbow pun Is one of the most OBJ
served manifestations Of the new
style Sleeves that have. no puff In
serted at the elbow have q series Of
little ones from shoulder 20 elbow or a
large one terminating IN a high cum.
For severe tailored modes these elab-
orate designs are not permissible. and
the "bishop" and raglan" types are
used The latter cut in one with the
body OF the waist has its fulness
caught into q simple narrow wrist
band Il e a style designed. however.
for slender women only The bishop