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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
BENEFITS FROM CONSOLIDATION OF" RURAL Sc

poorly paid and hard worked teachers
the children of that community have an
excellent school house and three teach
ers, who, by putting the children into
grades. have more time to give to each
class ard thus do far better work. The
school term has also been increased FROM
six to nearly seven months. This Is a
community that never had a really effl-N
Client school before.
Look on This Picture, Then on
That. ~
The Times-D spa tch also presents a cut
of one OF the old schoolhouses which the
new one has displnced; and 1t was prob
ably tho best OF the four. These two
pictures present striking Illustration
OF what the consolidation of schools lAS
doing for the educational system OF jVlr-S
ginia. And yet this commendable 81 and I
badly needed reform was no t accomplish
ed without stubborn and bitter opposi-#
ton. One man, who wanted the schools
actually employed an attorney and fought
the case up to the circuit court. which
sustained the school authorities In what
they had done. The able and far reach
ing decision OF Judge Blackstone on tho
subject set forever at rest. the question Of
the authority OF school trustees to consol-A
idate small schools into larger ones Il
whenever ir their Judgment such cons6l-5
,idation is necessary or expedient.
= No one can look upon the two pictures
that illustrate this articls without being
convinced that the consolidation of 4
schools Is tho most important and im-sS
perative work that can be done to inns
prove educational conditions In the rural
districts Of the Commonwealth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

4 Mrs. Mckee Rankin, actress. Of New
York city, writes:
55".No woman should be without a bot
tie Of Peruna In reserve. AS a remedy
for catarrh OF the head and throat. It Is.
L believe, without an equal. Peruna is
ar effectual preventive against colds
and coughs. Mrs Mckee Rankin.
A Governors Letter
Hon. G. ". Atkinson, Governor Of
West Virginia, In recent letter from
Charleston. W. Va. says:
II can recommend your preparation.
Perunn, az tonic. It's reputation, as a
cure for catarrh Is excellent. 1t having
been used BY number OF people known
to mo with the very best results on.
G. ". Atkinson.
a Business Mans Letter.
Hon. VIM. N. Sellg, a prominent husi-
ness man OF Chicago. H.. IT. speaking OF
Pcruna, the great catarrh remedy, says
as follows: 81
Va fter having used several remedies
for indigestion with no beneficial re-
suits, / was induced by friend OF mine
TO try Peruna. and I gladly say that It
effected positive cure. have lately
recommended 1t to several OF my ac-
quaintarccs. as I firmly believe it is all
that is claimed for it'-Wm. N. Selig
A sawyer's Letter.
r.. w Radtke. 74o Mintzer Street, Phil
adelphia. Pa. writes:
II have been troubled with catarrh for
four years and could not work at my
trade. have tried almost every cure
on the face OF the earth and had doctors
attend me at their office and In the hos
rital. but could not get relief until I
tried your wonderful Peruna. After
taking the second bottle could go to
work at my trade (sawyer). ard the dust
has no effect on my throat now. | shall
recommend Peruna to everybody who
suffers with catarrh."-F. w. Radtke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
a cha plains Letter.

A Chapain's Letter.
} Mr.. q. l.. RI. Burns, chaplain. OF Linz
coin Lodge, sons OF st. George, writes
from Benton, 51Ed.:
II do not know just how Peruna Is
made, but I do know there Is as much
difference In effect In using Peruna and
any other medicine as there Is between
night ard day. Every dose seems to
linstil life and health. have been T
troubled with catarrh OF the head for
years; also with influenza. But It IS all
gone. Peruna seemed to cure It. IN an
Incredibly short time. only used three
bottles, and am to-day as healthy and
well as any man could Wish 20 pe Ii
clement or damp weather do not dread,
as GPeruna5 cures cold In a short time
q. L. H. Burns. n
A PoIIceman's Letter.
Mr.. Charles Rehm Lieutenant OF Pos
lice Forty-thlrd Precinct, Chicago Ill.,
writes: Ss.4 a I'd e
when Il have suffered any bad conse-5
iquences from exposure and colds, y
4 have found that there Is rothing so
Quickly restores the system to healthful
activity as Peruna. I use It often my
self, and know that several of our patrol
men have received great benefit from
this tonc.''-Charles Rchm.
Counts Letter.
Count Segundot de OWES, whose family
has been one of tile most influential ana
wealthy Of Spain, and who Is the "a st @
hisa|iliustrious race, In asrecent & letter
gives his endorsement to Peruna IN the
following words, written from The Can
field. Atlantic CITY,, Nil: is
Last winter my secretary, had a
severe attack OF IN grippe, which was
cured effectually by tho use Of four bot y
ties Of 3Peruna: so when 7 contracted the
same unpleasant sickness last fa!l i a t
once sent for a bottle. It truly worked .s
wonders. and removed the sickening
and sore feeling Il had within q few
days. When II go away I carry Peruna
as valuable perquistte to my trayeling
outfl t"-Julan Segundo, Condo de owes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
A Fathers Letter.

Mr.. Henry Wesseler, Wacousta, Mich,
writes:
..About two months ago we wrote you
for advice for ourslittle girl. She was in
a very bad condition then We gave her
two bottles of Peruna and a half bottle
OF Manaln. and she is we'll now, which
we feel very thankful for.''-HeEry
Wesseler
a School Teachers Letter. s.s5
* Miss Johanna soyer. teacher In Oak
ley Avenue school, Chicago, ILL.,. writes:
Last year was very III and could
barely attend to my duties in the school
room After using three bottles of Pc
r,na was completely restored to
my usual health.'-Miss Johanna
Soyer.
A Cavalrym n 81 Letter. Il
Anton IL Frank Captain OF the 18th
Ohio Cavalry, Co. p. writes from S31
Lircoln In Avenue, Chicago Ill:
mo praise bestowed upon Peruna
could be too high. suffered for years
with complication OF troubles y Of the
pelvic organs ,ifrom exposure in the
arn1y. and scould find no relief until /
tried Per,lna It4mcant life and health
TO me. broken down as / was ard unable
to enjoy life, am now feeling we'll
and strong, and without one ache or
pair."-Anton j. Frank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
INSTANTLY KILLED WIFE;
SHOT HIMSELF TO DEATH
(By Associated Press.)

WORTH. GA, March o6,-Shell Erwin.
an ex-convict, shot and Instantly killed
his wife here to-day. With the sama3
weapon he shot and killed himself a few
minutes later. Since his pardon a short
time ago Erwin has been working alta
large saw mill here. The cause Of the
tragedy Is not known. lt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
East view Of the Consolidated Rural School Mearsve Acco-
mac County, Va, completed November,

Der of graded schools and in two Of them
excellent high schools,
Two years ago there were four little IN
efficient schools In the neighborhood OF
Mica rsville, which is situated In the upper
bayside region Of the county in COM
munity of oystermcn. and small farmers.
These schools We're from one and u half
to two and quarter miles from each
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
One Of the schools consolidated with the Measvie Grammar
School, in Acconlac County

I'M. to-date graded schoolhouse was OBJ
talned. and the building was erected last
summer. and equipped with modern
school desks and other necessary furnl-
ture This building, a cut Of which IS
herewith presented. is q neat two story
structure. with four excellent school
rooms, two large and we'll lighted halls,
and hat ard cloak closets.
Instead OF the four old unsightly and
uncomfortable buildings and the four
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

nointed superintendent of schools for that
county In 1901. He at once set himself to-
work to improve the schools of the coun-
,ty in many ways. but especially BY O.
wise policy OF consolidation, IT. TINS way
many OF the little schools have !, peen
merged into larger and moro efficient
ones, The result is that In every district
Of the county there are now large NUM-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

other and two Of them failed to make
the required average. After consulting
with tho members Of the district school
board, Superintendent Joynes ascertnlnedl
that, all four or these schools could bel
consolidated into one large central school.
so situated that no child attending the
old schools would be deprived of school
advantages
Up to Date.
Accordingly an excellent plan for an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

which was present at the double launch
Ing OF the battleshlps "Kearsarge" and
"Kentucky," when 1t was estimated
there were about 10000 people
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

AT the suggestion Of friend tried Pc:
runa. which gave me complete relief
Louis j. Behan. 3gs b II &. AN lssa
a Society Lady's Letter
Miss Olive Garland ISL DIST Street
Brooklyn, N. Y, writ ~
8 e Last winter, coming home from a. ball,
Il was suddenly chilled, and caught
severe cold, which settled on my lungs,
and Tin my head. Pertna was recon-
5mended to me, and I gave It a. trial. and
in less than a month all traces Of catarrh
had left my head ard throat and ] felt
much better and strorger."--Miss olive
Garland.
a Mayors Letter.
Hon. b. ]. Irwin, Mayor of Washing
ton. Ga. endorses Peruna in the follow
ing statement: HIP
II have frequently used Peruna in my
family. and have found It an excellent
remedy for colds and as a tonic. - often
recommend it to my frlends.'--I lon 49,.
q. . Irwin. MS al I.
a Chief Justices Letter.
Chief Justice Chamber of98Washlns-
tom d. G.. writes as follows: 3
81 have tried one Bottle of Perunas and
u can truthfully say it is one. of the best
StonlcstI ever used. ard ! take pleasure In
recommending it to all sufferers who
are In need OF a good medicine. lean
recommend It as one Of the very best
remedies for catarrh."-W. T.. Cham bers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

teen months had hardly been clear OF
it. Our home physician treated It, but
1t got no better. have now taken
nearly five bottles OF Peruna. and feel
as we'll as ever did in my life. feel
that It is a great blessing to me. can
safely recommend Peruna as a pern,a-
nent cure for catarrh Of the throat, and
will take pleasure in doing so."-Callles
sWiEdham.
An Architects Letter.
y Hon.3SI.5 s. Smthmeyer. architect Of
tho new Congressional Library Of Wash
ington, d. c.. writes:
@.%'I endorse the good opinion expressed
/ by Senators and Representatives in
Congress regarding the curative quail
ties OF your. compound. Those who have
used 1t recommend It as a tonic which
lis particularly effective as a cure for ca
tarrl."-I. S. Smlthmeyer.
a.5 A Housewives Letter.
Mrs Maggie Franks, Gil Main Street
sGreenvle, Miss, writes
scr was troubled for a number Of years
with systemic catarrh. I had almost
constant pain in the side. stomach
trouble a bad cough. caught cold very
easily, and felt nervous and tired all the
time. Peruna has made me healthy,
strong woman. improved in strength
and flesh IRA pidly after beginning your
medicine. and can do more work now
and not feel It thar. I have done for
years, maggie Franks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

will meet the University OF Maryland on
the college campus next Monday the 2Sth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27

!, A lawyers Letter.
Hon. Louis j..
Behan, la " y e r,
D2O-923 Stock Elk.
change Building,
Chit tea g Q, 1sll.,
writes:
During the re-
cent gubernatorial
campaign in this
S TIA te,f l was
tr o u b | e q with
severe hoarseness
and sore throat.
i. = D.. q ~ p
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-27
A Young Girls

A Young Girls
Miss Callie Wind
ham. NJ o or e s
Bridge. Ala, Tus--
,aloosa County,
writes:
am TWENTY
one years Of age.
and have been Sub
ject to spells OF
sore throat all my
life, and for seven
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-17
ELECT ALL OFFICERS.

The demand for the election of United State
senator's by direct vote of the people has long oc
cuped the attention of the public, and 1t IS evident
that the result sought to be accomplished by thoSt
who favor this method of choosing senators Is quite
as far off as ever Many of the reformers go ever
farther however and demand the election of al
officers. except members of the cabinet The idea
is suggested by The Dales Tmes-Mountaineer
which says:
There may be some good reasons why federal Off
GERS should be appointed by the president or by
heads Of departments, but there are many more
good reasons why they should be elected directly
by the people whom they are to serve Especially
this true with reference to postmasters who deal
more intimately with the people than any other Off
cial in the public service. All postmasters are ap-
pointed either by the president or by the assistant
postmaster general but there is no good and sufficient
reason for this They should be elected directly by
the people whom they are to serve Why should the
president his appontees be permitted to turn the
postal department into political machine and use
thousands of postmasters as agents to advance the
interests of the party in powera Or why should a
single congressman be permitted to select the SER
wants of the people who are to serve them in the
offices of postmaster throughout his districts Is
the president or congressman better fitted to select
acceptable postmasers than those to be served? Ger
tainly not
But the appointive power exercised by the presi-
dent and the rights of congressman to recommend
is one of the perquisites of oficialdom still it is
democratic; and too often the privilege is abused.
Crafty politicians more often get appointments to
federal positions as rewards for services than be-
cause Of any particular qualifications they may
possess
Outside, perhaps, of the presidents cabinet and
the consular service, every federal officer should be
elected by the people, and this will be the rule when
ever majority come to fully realize the injustice
of filling Offices by appointment. When they come
to full realization Of this fault in our present sys
TEN they will demand an amendment to the con-
stituton providing for the election of all officers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-17
OUR ISSUE WITH TURKEY.

The sultan has persisted for years in putting
Americans under the ban in his empire. The posi-
tion and privileges accorded to Europeans, IN re-
Spect Of residence and freedom in business and pro-
fessiona practice have been persistenty refused to
Americans This has resulted in the outlawry Of our
countrymen in Turkey If they were located there
they were subject to intoerabe exactions and re-
strctons, enforced not by the mob but by the gov
ernment. Our minister after suing for an audience
with the sultan for two years, was finally given a
hearing in which he was treated with conspicuous
contempt and discourtesy, and though time was
fixed for an answer to his requests it has been per-
mitted to expire and the sultan remains silent.
No government, and especially not ours, can sub
nit to such treatment says the Call. No matter how
small American interests may be in Turkey we have
the undoubted right to demand and enforce equality
with other nations. To submit to humiliation, op-
preston and inequality at the hands of the most
rotten and corrupt of governments is intolerable
There is but one course to pursue and that has been
taken by Secretary Hay, in ordering warshps to a
Turkish port, and if necessary to menace Constanti
nope itself.
We have abundant precedents, created under all
administrations. When Austria refused to deliver
Martin Kozsta, who had only declared his intention
to become an American and had taken the prelim
mary steps toward American citizenship, an Amer
can man-of-war menaced the Austrian consulate and
shipping and compelled the delivery of Kozsta This
was before the days of cable communication and the
action was taken upon the order of Mr. jackson
the American diplomatic representative, and wa,
subsequently ndorsed by the secretary Of state and
is incident in history that is the pride of oul
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-17
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH B1TTERS
TIDE LANDS DEMANDED.
Great Northern Railway Institutes Con
demnation Proceedings.


Seattle Post -Intelligencer In order
to increase its trackage facilities, the
Seattle & Montana branch OF the
Great Northern railway began con-
demnation proceedings in the superior
court Saturday to acquire title to GER
tain tide lands at Smiths cove.
The railroads petition announces
that the land they are seeking to con-
denim is essential for terminal facil-
tiles in this city. The right
asked lies across wide strip of tide
flats owned by the Smiths Cove Land
Company. AS this property is ada
cent to the docks from which the Great
Northern steamers will soon be plow-
ing their way to the orient, it will be
almost Indispensable for use in af-
fording room for side tracks where
transcontinental freights can be sided
In addition to using 1t for the pur-
pose of side tracking, the petition al
leges that the railway company de-
sires to erect depots and water tanks
on the property. The petitioners ash
that jury be summoned as soon as
possible to assess the damages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-17
@lndspendent" DaiIies.

Boston Transcript: Speaking of the
Independent" dailies of New York city
being all out now against Roosevelt,
the Wall Street Journal, also "inde-
pendent" notes that in. 1900 Bryan
polled a plurality Of $4,000 votes ir
Manhattan island, although every lead
ing newspaper of the city opposed him
Van Wyck was elected mayor against
nearly every paper in the city, and th'
same is true Of Mcclellan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-17

South Carolina presents an appalling array Of
homicides during the year 1903 Once the Palmetto
state famous for its statesmen now it appears to
be notorious fer crime. The attorney general Of
South Carolina reports that there were 222 homcides
in that state in 1903 The population Of South Car
oina in 1900 was 1881 625 The attorney general of
South Carolina does not give the wounded but it is
"a fair presumption that the casualties in time of
profound peace in the Palmetto state were as con-
siderable as those that occurred on the American
side of the battle Of Santiago during the Spanish
war. The banner year for manslaughter in South
Carolina was 1897 when total Of 225 was reached.
It is interesting, though ghastly to follow the murder
wave since 1883. In 1888 there were 107 killings
1889, Ill; 1890, 100; 1891, 143; 1892, 1O5; 1893,
131; 1894, al; 1895, 21O; 1896, POP; 1897, 225;
1898, 217 1899, 213; 1900, 222; 1901, 1872; 1902
100; 1903, 222. OF course, there can be no record
of murdered men made away with and lost to human
ken; but somewhere in the wilds their bones are
mouldering The totals are not the true ones, more
over it is doubtful if the records have been scrup
lousy kept. But they are bad enough as they stand
q
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-17
IT IS The BEST.

When you take Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters for any arrangement OF the
Stomach, Liver or Kidneys you take
the very best remedy that science has
been able to produce. For over so years
1t has been the leader in curing slckly
men and women Of Heartburn, Bloat.
ing, Poor Appetite, Coated Tongue, In.
somnia, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Cos.
tiveness and Malaria, Fever and Asue.
We hope you'll try bottle at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-17

The Monroe Doctrine never shrinks under re-
publican administration.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29

that of banner lifted high on
instance old tied cornsakserves to inspire
bnghted citizen with ardent and uncon
trollable patriotism.
You say the flag country native land
para the white the yellow the red
brown blue flags martial splen
his heart perchanc will burst II INTO his
feeble hand friendly staff is placed
brother Don't be nightly pertubed flag you shall
shall bar it's hopeful beauty Grim
blood shall shame its loyal weeping
willow trail wreched DUST for lover
emblem it shall be, and ruer.
The American Negro for the blood Of Attucks for
bare for the tongue of the immortal Douglas
moved and Carney fought
The brny thousand and cot
pocam that bleach the hills from Maine to
of loyal that washed the des of
sands Pillow and that dyed the
ged sleeps O. San Juan declares.
Negro flag the fae pen Jefferson wrote The Negro
flag voice The Negro has flag he who
in death
The Negro flag white all broad and
flag is marked by sky of truest blue
Of white lie bosomed if safe The
Negroes towering pine sturdy oak shall bear and all
world will know our fealty.
'We rally old Glory '-paros and free. We
have won place nations flag and there well wait and
has been assured.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29

Alabama-Charles H. Scott.
Arkansas-Powell Clayton.
Alaska-John H. HeiS.
California-George A. Knight
Connecticut-Cha F. BrOoker.
Delaware-J. E. Addicks.
District of lumbia-Robert R.
Riburn.
Florida. N. Coombs.
Georgia-Judson w. Lyons.
Hawaii-Alexander G. M. Robert
son.
Idaho-W. B. Hepburn.
Illinois-Frank o. Lowden.
Indiana-Harry S. New.
Iowa-Ernest e. Hart.
Indian Territory-P. L. Sooper.
Kansas-David w. Mulvane.
Kentucky-John w. Yerkes.
Maine-John E. Hill.
Maryland-Louis e. McComas.
Massachusetts-W Murray Crane.
Michigan-JOhn w. Blodgett
nnesota-Frank B. Kellogg.
Mississippi-L. B. Moseley.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29

Taking these figures presidential wear and
the Republican presidential being popular this
and all Western states safely predicted the Roosevelt
ticket will carry the by less than 100000 population
the state materially larger than years Re
pubcans for the that have
their ticket by ticket will
fall under 10000 plurality.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29

Missouri-Thomas j. Atkins
Montana B. Waite.
Nebraska-Charles H. Merrill.
Nevada-P. T. Flanagan.
New Hampshire Franklin Murphy.
New York-W. L. Ward.
New MeXico-Solomon Luna
North CarOlina-E. G. Duncan.
North Dakota-Alexander McKen-
zie.
Ohio-Myron T. Herrick.
OregOn-Charles H. Carey.
Oklahoma-C. M. Cade.
Pennsylvania Penrose.
South Dakota-J. M. Green.
Tennessee-W. P. Brownlow.
TeXas-C. G. Lyons.
Utah-C. e. Loose
VermOnt-James l.. Brock.
Virginia-G. E. Bowden.
Washington-Levi Ankeny.
West Virginia-N. B. Scott.
Wisconsin-H. C. Payne.
Wyoming-G. e. Sexton.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29

trv is characterlstic Of The black man IN The
United States who has ever stood ready and
willing to die for his country's flag:
The recent appeal of Mr. Arnett for a race
flag has set the tongues of the gossips wag-
ging
The Negro press comes in for share and
the discussion grows interesting apace.
While several of our papers seem to look
with favor upon the suggestion to others it
appears uncalled-for, far-fetched and ridicu
lous. Of course the American Negro should
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29
WASHINGTON's 1902 VOTE.

Much the probability of
this this been the
adjournment the Republican convention idea
secuted by both Republican Democratic politicians
fully the field That the reader
state voted two the following figures quoted
recOrd in the ate eandi ior's oHice.
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29
ELECTORAL VOTE.

there always less
divided
reference books with the figures hem yet
The Republican think would be place pub
figures columns that they be cut out and
scrap book especially the around with
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29
THE NEGRO HAS A FLAG.

Here's the official of the Afr
Zion Church. which has half million mem
among this that for patriotism has
Flag for Negroes this
The Seattle Republican., 1904-07-29
NATIONAL COMMITTEE.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
The National Republican which will be August
will be generally managed by the following committee from the
of