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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

Bow. ~ IT.. a relative. it is under.
stood. is named as administrator The
will was drawn in 1904. in Concord.
n r..
Not a dollar IS left, Il is said 20
George W. Glover Of Lead. s D.. or
10 DR. e. J. Foster Eddy. the son and
adopted son, respectively. OF Mrs Ed
dy. Both recently received substant.a
sums from her estate.
requests Of from $1,000 70 $4,000 so
10 Mrs Eddy's household staff Calvin
Frye, one OF her advisers, gets SIS.
600, IL is SAID. and Rev Irving c. Tom.
linson and Mrs. Laura Z. Sargent also
are benefCiaries
Members OF the board OF directors
and other leaders of the mother church
are not mentioned in the will
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
A PARADISE FOR sPoRTsMEN

For an hour we strolled around
this remarkable place Fishermen
were there ready TO take out visi-
tors on fishing tours. This was one
place In the world where success
COULD be guaranteed. Even the Isl
tnds abound in game. and no hunts
man, worthy Of the name will return
with an empty bag. We have never
IN all o. our lives witnessed such n
sight. The air was balmy and pleas
ant. IL was neither too hot nor too
cold. Still. except for the colored
folks that we had seen on the steam.
ers. there were no Sons OF Ham in
sight. We busted ourselves in pur.
chasing trinkets ana souvenir cards.
mailing many 60 friends and ac.
Quaintances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
A Linen shonninn Ban

II is not at all out Of the way to
embroider white linen shopping bag
as Christmas gift. even though the
time for the white linen suit will have
passed.
White linen will come back TO us. as
1t always does. and the grateful re-
cipient Of the bag for next year Will
be In partial readiness for coming
season. This is never Objectionable
and is to the provident far more com
Portable than the fieeting Joy OF the
momentary gift
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
THE VILLAGE OF AVALON.

Here. too. were the glass-bottom
boats tied at the wharf ready 20 re-
ceive the bankers after luncheon. We
were on shore now and we looked at
the surroundings in this village. The
tall mountain doomed just above Us
Near the wharf were many stores.
with curIos OF every description
There was n hotel. too. Then the
word was given. and all OF us took
up our march 20 the park. where a
barbecue dinner was TO be served
10 the members OF the American
Bankers Association of the United
states, and We were counted among
the number. We carried our hea 4
as high as our fellows II we were
a member OF the despised race. all
thought OF il was banished, and We
soon found ourselves inside OF the
enclosure.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

water. coming up with the money in
their mouths.
DIVING INTO OCEAN FOR MONEY.
Would you believe Il? They
would get that money before il
reached the bottom and then place
it in the boat to prove it. One man
would row and the other dive and
then one would dive and the other
row. They seemed never TO get tired
They were veritable human fish. 1t
was a sight well worth the trip to
see for at times every boat was emp
tied of their occupant. in the wild
scramble for the money, none of
which ever remained at the bottom
OF the ocean. We were now at the
wharf at Avalon. IL was a resort
for tourists and fishermen. We look
ed down in the water Save for its
blush tinge, il was as clear as a
crystal and one could readily see the
rocks at the bottom. Millions Of fish
OF all sizes could be seen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

REMEMBERING how his wife beat
him out in the high school. u1.a
may fear 20 trust her with the banSe
lest he should have TO take the conse-
Quences.
Some men seem really to like work.
but they can't give a reason for it.
II the man who thinks there Is no
place like home viii visit the neigh
bors he may find there conditions quite
as Earring.
When a mans wife stretches his in
come in her Imagination 1t doesn't
seem to pay any more bills.
AS he'll is a place OF negations the
people who have learned to say no
ought TO be happy there.
Those people are esteemed the best
takers who listen attenuvely and say
nothing.
The trouble is that people who have
a past seem never able TO train It so
that 1t will be docile and keep out OF
sight.
II the shoe fits 1t is so apt to pinch.
1t is said that poverty is no crime.
and we have yet TO be shown practi-
cally that riches are either.
Death is sure there are people who
can dodge taxes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
TAFT GIVES MEDAL TO HERO

South Bethlehem Man Who Saved
siueIacket's Life Is Honored
President Tart presented TO William
r. Snyder, chief electrician. attached
TO the scout cruiser Birmingham. a
medal Of honor for saving the life Of a
bluejacket who fell overheard in
Hampton Roads last Januady.
The thermometer was near zero az
the time and a strong tide was run
ming, but Snyder dived into the wa
ter and, after some difficulty, succeed
ed in saving his shipmate
Snyder is from South Bethlehem.
Pa lie appeared at the White House
Just prior TO the cabinet meeting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Round Baq 20 Match Apron.

The round. full bag Is not unusual.
The stin bottom may be any shape.
and there must be lining OF soft silk
TO match the apron strings. The same
design should be embroidered on the
white sides before sewing 70 the bot
tom.
Cut the top frili in petal forms and
hem. Use the honlton braid and edge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

Tie bow OF ribbon on each end. Then
make a long loop OF ribbon with an
other bow at the top. After the first
spool at each end OF the skewer attach
a ribbon TO hang down. Two small
dolls are then seated on this novel
swing and are dressed very prettny, to
be used as pincushions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Child Makes SWIMMING Record.

BY swimming under water fifteen
feet at the Brooklin. Mass. natatorium
recently. Miss Mildren Wyman. seven
years of age. has undoubtedly set up q
record for swimmer OF her age.
She has been swimming for two
years and knows all the strokes OF TIT
fancy performers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Live Stock Markets.

PITTSBURG CUnion Stock Yards)-
CATTLE strong; choice. $6.25G6.50;
prime. $646.3O.
SHEEP higher; prime wethers. 81 20
GAO; culls and common, S262; veal
calves. S9.5OQ10; lambs. $4.50@6S5.
HOGS active; prime heavies and
Q7s5; light Workers and pigs. IS:
roughs. $6.75Q7.15.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Felt SIiohted.

Didn't ! see you at the show last
nightY"
81 think not"
'But you were thereT7
eyes"
''Then why didn't see your
THAT was what / wondered at the
time, but guess It was because had
my old clothes on"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Man Pawns Own Coffin.

The high cost Of living has forced
NJ. L. Brennan. of Atlanta. Ga. 10 pawn
his coflin. Some time ago Brennan
bought a coffin for his own use be
cause he could pick it up at a bar
gain" He needed money. and not hav
ing anything else to soak" he had the
coffin carried 70 a pawnshop.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

The big red c on rent signs means
careful selection Of tenants and con-.
.eous treatment GO all. Both proper
~ owners and renters receive the
pest service under the big red c.
b. a. CEPHAS. Agent.
COZ y. Second St
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

are to be bought
In the shops.
When silk IS not
desired cblntz OF
cretOnne IS q
good substitute.
For the small
girl a bonbon
cracker nun OF
s b Tired white
silk trim m ed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

A pretty workers companion either
for man or a woman Is made in the
following manner: Take a skewer or
an odd knitting needle IA wooden one)
and put a few spools OF cotton on Il.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

with lace. SILK ribbon is again appro-
pirate for the double drawing strings.
This handmade set may be had for
SD or for a comparatively small ex-
penditure OF time and money. Which
are you going 10 use when you make
this attractive set for your dear
frieDd2
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

with bands OF swansdOwn and a little
necklet TO match will be n delight.
while the time aud expense involved
are not great compared with the charm
OF the gift
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
FOR THE MERE MAN.
When In Doubt Make Him a Pocket
Stamp Case

The stamp case for carrying in the
waistcoat pocket will prove an accept
able little present for a man and
should be made In two pieces. the up
per portion holding the stamps being
slightly smaller i'm size than TIE other
part OF the case. into which II may
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Church Gets Bulk Of Esdv ror,,,r.

Church Gets Bulk Of Eddy Fortune.
The will OF Mrs. Mary Baker Glover
Eddy. which will be made public In
Boston within a few days. II Is said
leaves practically the whole OF her 81,
100000 estate TO the Christian Science
church.
The board OF directors OF the church
Is to have the final decision as to the
form the bequest will take. II is said
Ex-Congressman Henry M Baker, OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Why Nos Make a Hatstand7

Both serviceable and dainty is the
hatstand Of blue lowered taffeta. with
a blue satin bow by way OF decoration
The wooden stands ready for covering
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
A FISH BARBECUE.

The attendants did not even ask
for ne ticket we carried. The but.
ton was enough. Rough board tab
les had been placed in this large
spacious enclosure, and plates. knives
forks and cups and saucers pro
vided. White ladies and white men
served the guests. We looked fro m
one side to the other. and no where
did we see n black face. We we're
m another world. so 20 speak. AT
times we thought We saw a member
OF our race, but a closer observa-
ton revealed the fact that we were
looking at what appeared to be a
japanese female OF uazzling beauty.
even in her garb OF waitress for the
wealthy people OF the country.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Paid For Il.

"How Is your speculation getting
onT"
"Just $3.50"
THE last time saw you you were
long on wheat"
"Pm long on experience now" y
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
REMARKABLE ARRANGEMENTS

We sat down 10 a repast that
would have been Eft for the gods &"
The fresh fish. just caught. were
about foot long. They were placed
In cloth bags or pockets and laid In
pit over a slow fire and when
served the fare was something su.
perb. II brought hunger where
there was none before. They serve5
rich milk. coffee. barbecueu beef ana
other eatables and fruits. The cry
was Have some morei" There
was no question OF color here Our
embarrassment in being virtually
forced TO this table soon disappear.
ed We had lost our identity and
Few moments later we looked mn
AT some late arrivals and founJ that
they were bankers from the Old DO.
mlnion. IL was like canning out
II was a return 10 that home hos.
pitaIty when white and coIored
trends meet behind closed doors
with no peering politician TO stir mn
race strife and mar the serenity OF
Ihe scene was TO be in evidence
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
DIVERS ON THE OCEANS BED.

We parted with twenty-five cents.
too, and we brought that souvenir
away TO show TO the admiring peo-
pie of Old Virginia. We started back
to the wharf, witnessing these won
derful sights beneath and finally We
were at the wharf again. There
were seals floating or swimming
around in the harbor OF Avalon.
They are sometimes called sea dogs.
and they are as tame as dogs.
We saw a fisherman call enc and
he came to him out OF the water. II
a fish is offered him. he will come
out OF the water on shore and follow
you around with a hopping motion
as the two fms will not permit of
anything else.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

Farmers for good
bottom land. within fifty miles of
Memphis, In Mississippi and Ar
kansas. Good teams. good houses,
and good treatment. Apply to w.
Il. COX. care Planters Cotton Co..
% s. Front St.. Memphis. Tenn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Will Know IL.

The men who are defeated
VIII sadly go their ways
Quite sure they have been treated
To melancholy daze.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

that the glass in the bottom or that
boat was an inch and a quarter thick.
We could see the bubbles of water
as the boat moved and then we
began TO think what if that glass
would break. All of us would go
TO the bottom of the sea. But then
there were divers-men who lived in
the water more than half their time
of wakefulness.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
EVERYBODY HAPPY.

we ate as only a hungry man
can eat, and we got up from tbat
taoie "a new man." IN there were
any frowns on the faces of IN
guests. we did not see them II tbo-o
were any antipathy to our Dreeapc,'
we did not notice IL. aIthoucb -
are super-sensitive upon this 49,
VI .ne subject. Everybody had a
SOU time and we were counted in
n everybody. We had been care
Iul OF our conduct. God knows. and
n"d demonstrated our ability 70
make ourselves agreeable and at the
same time avoid the pitfalls that
MouIo nave handicapped some other
citizens OF color. 0''e'
ONE OF THE WORLDS WONDERS
Luncheon or rather the barbacra
simmer over, we were ready for tbo
TIP on the Pacific in the Santa catao
ma haroor or Avalon. We boardoS
une or the glass bottom hoots~
When you go down the gang ylarI,
you step into one OF these sraar,
Doats and sit around a pit or onan-
ing IN the bottom of the boat tn
you look down through the centre 80
tne BOAT You find that this boat an
parentiy has large hole IN the hot
tom about twelve or fifteen feet 49,
and about four feet wide vs.
wonoer why the boat doesn,t s1r.r
ann you are told that there e glaze
pe.Ween you and the water beneath
lou can see the bottom OF IN.
ocean, or that part of a. -. a.
sneres. The attendant syn,a,r n
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
THE SUBMARINE GARDENS.

Now we could see the submarine
gardens-that is, gardens in the bed
OF the ocean. with their rich green
foliage. We could see vines and
tendrils and then the diver ex-
planned that certain things that we
saw on the leaves in some places
were of a parasitic origin and de-
stroyed the pfant. We could see
millions OF sardines. They moved
about in schools. we saw larger
fish. II was a sight worth going ten
thousand miles to see. The boat
stopped and then there was a splash
by the side OF the glass boat. The
diver had disappeared from amongst
us, and now we could see him SWIM
ming about below. He was q hu-
man fish. He went down to the bot
tom and he piked up beautiful shells
and placed them on the side OF the
boat, where he handed them out to
the astonished bankers and their
wives at twenty-five cents apiece.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

Some men seem really TO like work.
but they can't give a reason for It.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17

II the man who thinks there Is no
place like home will visit the neigh
bors he may find there conditions quite
as Earring
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-12-17
Editor
MifCheWS
Long
Journey.
CONTINUED From First Page)

water, coming up with the money in
their mouths.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-10-17
THOSE SOFT HUNDRED DOLLAR
BILLS

From the New York Sun
The request for an old soft huns
dred dollar bill has become SO FREE
puent Of late, said the ladies' teller
III an uptown bank chat ! made So
bold AZ to ask a friendly deposition
what this feminine craze Tor shabby
hundred dollar bills stood for
All your hundred dollar bin la
dies have autos suppose she asked.
! admitted thar most Of them had.
Most Of them have country places
within easy motoring distanceg was
her next question thought minute
and said thai many Of them were semi
suburbanites.
She then went Oh to say that II
was any kind Of a Sherlock Holmes IA
be able to put these facts together anC
see that suburban living often necessi
tated rapid motorine that this mean
arrest and that bail was a good thing Z
have oil hand An extra hundred dollal
biz, closely wadded and pinned under
cushion Of the machine was fairly SAT-
from theft and often saved the situa
tion A new bill ia too crisp for eas,
hiding and pinnipg and is apt 70 fustli
when touched The old bills Just th'
thing for tucking away in card cas-
o. vanity bag or pinning IN some poo
ket Of the machine. Quiet safe, bu
effective, was the way she summe'
up the bailing virures Of the shabb
4 hundred dollar BILL
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-10-17
ELECTION LAW VIOLATIONS.

In the New-state Tribune Haskell
says
= have carefully read the various
criticisms Of the operation Or our elee-
ton Law and our election board.
Let us see what they are, They
say that In some localities there were
not sufficient number Of ballots fol all
who desired TO vote al ihe August pri.
mary. The law Of Oklahoma on this
subject, being section nine. page three
hundred and sixiy-one session laws.
SAYS thar the state board shall send 70
the county board 4 number Of ballots
for each voting precinct equal 10 the
number of votes cast in such Drecinot
al the election plus twenty per ceus
additional ballots.
From careful inquiry ] have failed
% find a single instance fl which the
state board failed to furnish the num-
Ter Of ballots required bv law. in fac'
it WAS the rule OF the state board 10
furnish more than ths law required but
not in a single case aid Il furnish less.
THE county boards II turn distrib-
uie the ballots % tie precinct boards,
Now il is possible that Ia some locali-
ties the growth Of population may have
been greater than anticipated bg this
law. but SO far as / have learned from
careful inquiry the shortage Of ballots
was due d the Tact that J. a. Harris.
chairman Of the republican state COM
mitiee. as has been npmerohsiy report
ca 70 me, encouraged the consnming 81
democratic ballots as rapidly as pos
sihle As means oi embarrassing the
vote 81 me grandfather clause II that
rumor is true then it is sIr liarris's
methods that need amending instead
VI ,he election Jaw 81 Oklahoma
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-10-17
TOO MANY SCHOOLS.

candidate McNeal thinks Oklahoma
rs too many state schools and too
any other state institutions
Wonder whai institutions be would
1olishg
Would he tear down the asylums
AT have been built for the care OF the
nfortunatez
Mould he send Oklahoma conyicts
fch TO the Kansas prison2
Would De abolish the agricultural
hpols that have been established for
leBmrpose OF bringing Oklahoma unto
ee own as farming state?
pSes he want fever facilities for
ahAag eaehers
Abd would 1lcNeal tear down the
feat Institution that has heen esiab.
shed III chickasba for The education
sirlsg
We wonder II the republican candi-
aie IS honestly opposed 70 these I'M
fltuiions o. whether he Is merely try
TX ~ make political capital DIV erlti-
izlng every thing the democrats have
eve II the latter purpose is his aim,
Z Certainly shows a woefnl ignorance
{ the temper of the people Of Okla
oma.
Didn't The republicans tell MS from
very stump when the fight for the
doptlon of ihe constitution was on.
haf Il would cripple the schools Of ihe
iaie hat the democrats were paving
he way for generation Of ienorauce2
hes certainly did but now comes Mr.
lsNeal with q howl against the liberal
0llty toward education which the
eniocrats have practlcpd from the be.
ginning Of statehood This Is species
\ his reaetionars spirit thar viii APP
seal even less 20 the people than his
llca ior rapacious sorporalions a rs
ictionary educational POLICY Viii find
b. supporters among tae progressive
|eople Of oklahoma
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-10-17

You wish a picture Of the summer
Girlg
Find one whose winter conquests
have not bound her,
Dress her in white-or bue-wirh hair
a-swirl,
and FUZZY Iaces undvlating round
her
Have a low. cushioned willow chair
assigned her.
And spread dainty parasol behind
her.
Jewals-a Few, il simple, may be worn,
But do nor fail to introduce some
roses.
Her beauty mus be fresh as early
dawn,
Ana Al the grace of yoaih impel Ter
poses.
Then, for the right expression fix the
eyes on
The figure Of a Man on the horizon.
Brooklyn Life
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-10-17
some FlRsT THINGS.

The G4si american paper money
was made IN lslo.
Covered carriages were first used in
England In 1880
Alcohol was discovered in the
thirteenth century.
s,em-winding watches were the
invention Of Noel in 1881.
The frst iron wire was drawn at
Nuremberg in 1851.
The first torpedo was made in 1871.
The first plaster cast was made rs
verochio In 1910.
Advertisements first appeared in
newspapers iii 1852.
The frsi horse railroad was built
ia 1926.
The folding envelope was FIRST used
ID 1899.
Coal was first used as an illumi-
nant in 1876.
The veiocipede was invented BY
Dfais IN 1917.
Steel needles We're first made in
England in l545.
Photographic shorthand writing was
the invention 81 Pitman in 1887.
Billiards were invented in France in
i471.
The first pine organ Was made By
Archimedes in 220 , G.
The first dictionary was made bs
the Chinese scholars in lloe b. c-
Advocate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-10-17
GETTING AWAY WITH 1T.

Let me sing song O. Autumn,
or the chill that's n the All,
OF the sting Of the coming Winter
That's apparent everywhere.
OF the heavens blue and cIoudless,
OF che breeze that cheers ASe wine,
OF the leaflets brown and shriveled
1Though it isn't in my linel--
Or the red that's in the faces
or all passing maidens fair
Let me sing song OF Autumn!
lWhy they've lei me, declare')
Thomas R. Ybaira in n. Y. Times