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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-14
rouNnING on JAMEsroNN.

CTHpEfT no, i.
The United States has spared neither
pains nor money In making the great
milestoues Of this country The first
great fair ever held in America was
that AZ Philadelphja IN lS76, 10 cele-
brate the hundredth anniversary Of the
Declaration Of Independence In Chs
eago TO commemorate the discovery OF
America was held the Columbian Fair
N 1892 In goS another great fair
the progress OF our country, was held
N Bufalp and ST. Louis the celebra-
ton " the Louisiana Purchase In 900.
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JOuSSy,s CALENDAR.

If could make calendars just for a
I'm sure r,'i ali the boys would be!pleased
with their style.
For half of the school days I'd quickly
erase
And Saturday" plainly I'd write in
their place.
In each OF the months there'd be holi-
a very good plan. am sum you'll
I'd print them in letters Quite two
inches high
"ThankkSsgiving' and nd, christmas" aho
Selected by ALMA S. BOELTE.
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JOE.

very smart dog. When he wants. water
he will go and find cup or bueket
and bring 1t to some one to give him
some water In. When we play pal! he
One day my sister was going to get
up eggs, and Joe went with her. rs
she was coming back he took IN e
basket out Of her hand and brought
it to the $house and laid it on the back
porch. We all thought it was real
smart in him. -o>,r
Elk Hill, Goochland county. Va.
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THE ADVENTURES OF A MORRIS
CHAIR.
(Prize Story.)


I came out of a large forest, from
the largest tree there. was taken
to large factory. There I was made
into Morris chair. Some green cush-
ions We're put into me and I was taken
to a furniture store in Richmond. 1t
was near Christmas time. Two days
after l came a lady came into the
store. She looked at some other chairs.
but she liked me best OF all Of them.
She bought me, and that evening l
was sent to her house. ! was brought
in secretly and put in an unused back
room. On Christmas Eve was put
into the back parlor together With
a great many other things
Next morning very early little girl
about twelve years old came rushing
in When she saw me she stopped
short. l never heard any one squea
for JOY az ! did them was looked
at and admired by the whole family
all day long.
The next day Twas taken up to hel
room. She sat in me all of the time
The whole family sat in me until
positively broke down. They had 6
new seat made for me, but I get {
little rest now, thank goodness!
HARRIET GUM,
Willoughby Beach, Va.
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A MAN.
"a Real True storyD

Once upon a time there was .rea,I
good man He loved every little child
He did as much as to write TO tIen
in paper. He lives in Richmond, va,
every one should try and make hin
happy by doing and saying nice thing
for him.
If ] were some rich man ] would try
to give him a lovely home. suppos'
every one .of YOU may know who thi
man Is without my telling his name
1t Is our nice editor.
Now don't allof you think what
Z NoRyELLA sYDNoR,
Disputanta va,
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Letters From
Our Children

Dear Ed!tof.-1 will try once moro ana
write to the 7. D. c. c. members and send
a little poem called y"Mr July" hoping TO
SEQ II in print. Wishing you n pleasant
time. am as ever. an old member.
Box OF, Grove, Va LUCY kEETON.
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HATTIE SHOOT.
Medicine Chnrade.

Medicine Chnrade.
nv fret Is in cat, also in mat
Ny second Is in pup. also in cup.
NV third is In rat. but not in mat
NV fourth Is in pen, but not In hen.
Ny NTH Is In hen. also in pen.
nv sixth Is In pen. also In hen.
MY seventh Is In chat. also In mat
nv eighth is in nip, but not in cup
My ninth Is In nip, but not IN pip
My tenth is In net. but not In not
NV whole is medicine
Castlewood, Va. VERA DCfft
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THE WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

HE WEE1<'S PRIZE WINNERS.
Miss Harriet Gum, WillouShby Beach
Hotel. WillouEhby Beach. Va.
Miss Margaret Pitts. Elk Hill, Va, for
very interesting letter.
Master George Il. Ryall. No. 514 North
Eighth Street. Richmond, Va. for
story entitled "The Little Musicinns,
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THE LOST CHILD.

one day, as a baby boy was playing.
he wandered away from home.
TIL at last he BECAME tired,
And stayed In the woods all night
HIS parents became frightened at his
disappearance;
So they put out. at once a search
After long and weary days they did
not find him;
This search was futile.
When the. alarm was sent out what
had happened.
They thought at once ne was kid
Mapped
But at last his dead body was found
in thu swamp.
Near his home. ono night
The men had burned the woods nearby
To see II the dear ono was there;
although they had done their best,
The dear mother and father went over
their loss.
or dear one SO bright and gay;
But he is now In heaven with the
angels.
Where he will suffer no more
HIS pains and cares are all over.
He Is with the dear Saviour above,
Alone with the little ones in glory,
Reckoning his hand to his loved ones
on earth
To meet him In the land above
Composed by ESTELLE u. GATES.
| ca story about Horace Marvin.)
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A TRIP TO MY GRANDMA,s.

GA True Story.O
Oh my, the preparations that were |
made for the 18th Of. June, on the day
I was to leave for my grandmother's
We're unreasonable. 1t seemed to me the
day would never come, but It did;
mond on the 4:20 train.
When I walked in the train the
coach was so crowded could not get
some one called me. 1t was one OF my
sixth grade teachers. Miss Williamson,
of Pulaski I had very pleasant trip
with her as far as Petersburg, where
The military company went to James
town the same time I went to Rich
mond. I amused myself while waiting
for the train by watching them drill.
I arrived In Richmond about 8 o'clock,
and stayed there until Tuesday after
noon. Then took the train for West
Point; In r, about Two hour. .,n, was ready
How nice It did feel on the steamer!
for outside the rain was falling and
it was very cold. While on the steam-
certainly did enjoy seeing some one
from my own town. I felt then that
had rather been there than any other
place in the world, because was
Soon the steamer blew for Almonds,
and was SO glad. After about one
hours drive was with my grandma.
| She has large house and yard, flow
err garden on one side and large trees
in the front and back yard.
am here now and having most
4 delightful time. and DO not regret my
my trunk. MARIA BRISTOW.
MIR. JULY.
I'm Mr. July; I belong to the boys.
They're SO glad I've come-just hear
(. all the noise
4 Torpedoes and crackers go snap! bang!
/ or fzz!
While rockets and candles go UP With
The year is half over when come
lit is just in its prime. SO hearty and
i strong;
lit hasn't begun to grow old yet, you
4 see:
! The noisest thunder-storms don't
II think l enjoy their rumblings and
; crashes
Nearly as we'll as the fireworks
There's reason why should be manly
and brave;
The Stars and the Stripes It's my duty
to wave;
For I'm the month In Which. long, long
ago,
This nation declared 1t was able, you
know
TO care for itself: and SO on my Fourth
day
"A paper was signed by men, whom.
We're good and true-a paper that said
"God made all men free" And that's
White and blue Of our dearly-loved
flag tries to say,
Wherever It waves BY. night or day,
To all the wide world; and that is
they make such glad sounds on the
Fourth Of July.
: Selected by LUCY kEETON.
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Dear Editor.-Inclosed you will hnd a.
story. which have written for our page.
shall try 20 write oftner now since my
school has closed. Wishing the club muck
success, respectfully.
Jarratt's. Va FLORENCE JARRATT.
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TWO L1rrLE CHERn1Es

Once upon time. when we lived
on real large farm, about two miles
from Disputanta. my sister and used
to play together most all the time.
One day we were out in the garden
playing. Oh! 1t was lovely June
morn, and cherries had just gone
old cherry tree we spied two nice.
large cherries. SO sister said she would
climb and get them When she got
to them. she said Now. will throw
one"
The first one tried to bite in half,
and ate 1t all. 80 she said: Now,
bite hall Of this one So tried TO
Now, wasn't I greedy to eat It all?
And wasn't she q real good little ais
ter. ! hope none Of you will ever be
$50 bad NOVELLA SYDNOR. r
Disputanta Va.
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Puzzle Department.
Answers to Puzzles.

To Hidden Trees: /. Cedar. 2, Oak 3
Ash. 4, Maple. g. Pear g. Fir. z, Pine
s, Hemlock. 9, Elm. 10. Fig.
ANNA HOWARD LAWSON.
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Floyd. Va

To Jun1bled Capitals: 1, Richmond
Charleston. 5, Augusta. A. Bsmnrk
Denver. 6, Phoenix. z. Columbia La
sing. MARGUERITE DUDLEY
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Dear Editor.--Inclosed please fnd ting
story entitled ''Mary's Visit TO the Beach
I hope this Will escape the waste basektI
hope this will escape tho waite basket;
With best wishes for tho T. D C. c, Page,
your new member, MARY PARK
Boyd ton. Va.
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CONTRIBUTORS FOR THE WEEK.

Arlington. Eva Lewis. Gay B.
Agee, Olive Landram. Percy
Rushy, Maude Owen, Anne
Boette. Alma S. Park, Mary
Boette. Walter Patterson, j. s.. Jr.
Bristow. Maria Ryall, George p.
Broaddus. Bessie Robertson, S. L.
Coulter, Mary Richards, P. l..
Cordes. Amanda Reamey, s. w.
Galloway. Willie Ransone, NJ. L.
Snioci, Joseph Scott. Lucy P.
Dun, Vera semmes, y. r.
jam, Emma Smoot, Hattie
oomlnlcl, Teresa Sunderland, N. G.
Gum, Harriet Sharove, Alexander
Gates, Estelle c. Sydnor, Novella
Hart, S. j. Taylor, Herbert
Hunnicutt. Sallie Wimbish. A. L.
Ingram Dorothy C. Wimbish, F. 3.
Jarratt, Florence Wimbish, Edith
Reeton, Lucy Wells, Grace L.
ClNesay, OTIS Winbish, E, Y, Jr
Geiberger, Ella NJ Wilson, Archer,
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Dear Editor,--I would like to Join tho T,
D. c. c.. because like to read the funny
paper. will send story. which I hope
Will escape tho waste basket Please send
badge Your friend.
LUCY P. SCOTT
Bloxom, Va. Aged twelve years.
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Dear Editor-I am sending you soma
tumbIed girls names. hope they will es-
cape the waste basket, I am little girl
thirteen wears old. have an old cat and
two little kittens, They are gray. I have
q pretty black horse; her name is jamie.
i must close, Wish all the members good
luck this summer. am, your member.
b Mitchells Va. HATTIE SMOOT.
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To Charade: Cold Harbor.
WILLIE A. ECALLAWAT
Norwood. Va.

To Capitals OF Europe: 1. chrlstlana,
capital OF Norway. 2. Bucharest, capital OF
Roumania. 8, Stockholm. capital OF swe-
den. 4. Edinburgh, capital OF Scotland. 5.
Belgrade. capital OF servia- 6. Brussels,
capital OF Belgium 7. Constantinopie. cap
ital OF Turkey. s. London. capital OF Eng.
land. g. Lisbon, capital OF Portugal. 10,
Athens capital OF Greece. II. Sofia, capt.
tai of East Roumelia- -. Otigne. capital
of Montenegro. 10. Madrid. capital OF
Spain. LEROY HUTZLER.
To Chhrade: Norfolk.
MARY MOORE sToSEBuRSER
EdinburK, Va.
To Jurbled Flowers: I, Violet q Rose
3. Geranium. 4 Larkspur. s. Marigold s.
Hyacinth- Z. Dandelion. 8, Aster. 9, Lilac
10. Hollyhock.
Claremont. Va. EVA cARR1NGToN.
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Dear Editor,-l send you a story compos.
ed by myself; also drawing. I wish YOU
would try TO put my drawing. II IT is good
enough. In tho middle OF my story. to
illustrate it; that is. II my story Is good
enough. Yours truly, G. RYALL Z
514 North Eighth Street. City.
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Dear Ed,tor,-I thank you very much for
printing the articles which sen. you. 1n-s
closed you will find tumbled girls names
and g. drawing entitled Apple" which
hope to sec In print sono time soon. Now
will close. as haven't time to write any
more DOROTHY COTTON INGRAM
CrcMe. Va. r. F.. D. No. 2.
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Dear Edltor.-1 would Ike to become a
membe OF the T. D. C Club. You will md
inolosed story entitled Number Wheel
send me a badge. will CLOSE now. with
love to all the members. am. yours truly,
Newtown. Va BESSIE BROADDUs.
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Dear Editor,-As have not written to
you for some rme will endeavor to write
to you am spending very happy va
cation have been visiting Richmond for
the past two weeks Y Will go home to-
morrow. Please excuse pencil. remain.
Your member. EOVELLA STDEoR.
Digputanta. Va
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Dear Editor,-I write to thank you for my
prize. 1t was the very thing I wanted. I
haven't had my picture taken lately, but
when I do I VIII send you one inclose
a drawing, which hope to see on the T..
D. c. c. Page Thanking you again tor
the paints, remain an old member.
Danville Va. sALLIE w. REAMEY.
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consul for ten years; afterwards for
life.
The next year NAPOLEON crossed the
Alps in six days with his army Of
$4,000, and defeated the Austrians.
Finally six countries of Europe were
against him, but he did not mind SUI
Iperior forces, and In battle with
Prussia he completely subdued that
empire.
lie planned to march to Moscow,
hoping to find food and shelter for
the winter. but did not the citizens
having burned the city before they
left. He stayed there five months, and
then returned to Paris; His grand
army was completely destroyed from
the hard ships it had undergone:
In 1915 he fought with Wellington
the famous battle of Waterloo. In
which he was defeated, He escaped
/ to Paris. but soon after gave himself
up to his foes, and was imprisoned on
! st Helena. where In 1921 he died the
greatest military genius that ever
lived. His last words were, Il have
done my duty we'll"
In spite of his many vices. he had
many good qualities He hated the
word Impossible" He was always on
time for everything, and he always
/ had a plan for the future
NATALIE GORDON SUNDERLAND.
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Dear Editor,--I desire to become a nern-
Der OF the T. D. c. c., so write for badge.
I inclose a drawing, which hope Will APP
PEER In Sundays paper. also inclose two
ietters which explain themselves. Yours
very truly, -sgkl@a+
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Dear Editor-I Joined the T. D, C. c.
about a year ago. but have not sent but
few shinss. think I will begin and be 4
better member. / have my badge yet, In
close please hnd answers to 5umbled flow
EVA ARLINGTON,
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Dear Edtor,.-I received a few days ago
my beautiful prize and am of course, very
proud OF It, and 1t also encourages me in
my work for your page and though ! can't
contribute every week, will often
possible: and i thank you very much for
the prize. Hoping to please you in my
drawing, am your devoted member,
MARY COULTER,
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THE HAPPY FOURTH.

THU HfI-T FOUHNH'
Fourth OF July is SO much fun!
busy. noisy, jolly day,
With flying flags and boom of gun,
And crackers popping every way!
why am I glad? Why, para dear !,
Not to be glad would be SO queer
On this-the birthday of our land!
Selected by ELIZABETH REID,
NO. 23 East Canal street, city
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Dear Editor.-Incosed you will md sev-
eral drawings. which three members send.
time haven't seen my drawings In pri,i..
and certainly do hope that this one may
be printed as am very much Interest ed
in our page Wishing the members success.
Yours truly,
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EDITH n. wIMBIsH.

Nathalie. Va.
P. 81 hope to receive the badge soon.
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The overthrow the government and es-
Itablished new one. He was chosen
consul for ten years; afterwards for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-14
HER FOURTH BIRTHDAY.

HER FOURTH BIRTHDAY.
Poor uttle baby sister May!'
Use sorry now for YOU
For while Use four great big years old
Yon'a only Just turned two.
Now stand up on your tip-tip toes.
And don't let 1t fall;
Til give you some of my dessert,
Although you are SO small.
Selected by OLIVE AGEE.
Norwood, Va.
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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.
1. Thou shalt have no other God but
2. Before no idols bow thy knee.
3. Take not the name Of God in vain;
4. Nor dare the Sabbath Day profane.
5. Give both thy parents honor due.
6. Take heed that thou no murder do.
Z. Abstain from words and deeds I'M
clean:
s. Nor steal though thou be poor and
mean.
O. Nor make a wilful lie, nor love It.
10. WHAT'S thy neighbours do not covet.
Selected by
GAY BURFoRD LEWIS,
Gagged nine years.)
Hanover Courthouse. Va
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Dear Editor,-Inclosed you win please
And a drawing which hope you Will pub
seeing my last drawing about the James
town Exposition IN your paper by the way.
and the billygoats beard I would like TO
know when you will have a Jamestown
page Well. good-by. you'll soon hear from
me again Yours respectfully
ALEXANDER SHAROVE.
A Rank Street PetersburR, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-14

LITTLE THINGS.
Little drops OF water
Little grains of sand,
Nav the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land;
And the little moments.
Humble though they be,
Make the mighty ages
OF eternity.
h Little deeds OF Kindness,
Little words of love.
Make our earth an Eden,
Like our heaven above.
Selected by GAY LEWIS.
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EVA 4ARR1NGTOS,
Claremont, Va Aged ten years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-03
Do You Digest
What You Eat?

It is one thing to eat and quite an
,ther to digest the food. Many people
.an't do the latter and suffer for years
rom indigestion without really knowing
what is the matter with them. They
ust know that their stomach is out OF
order.'
But the most important thing, aftei
all, is to know what is the matter, for
hen it is easy enough to know what to do. II the
ADVICE OF thousands OF people is convincing &c
Tou then we say take DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep.
name indicates it is for just that very ailment
md that it cures is proven by files of voluntary
testimonials in our Office. More direct and per
tonal proof can be obtained by going to your
1earest druggist and buying a 50 cent or 81 bot
lie. Take ii and you will be well: better still
:esults are guaranteed. SO you risk nothing
Hon. George C. Rankin. formerly Of Mon.
mouth. Ill. and now residing at WASHINGTON D.
>. where he holds high position with the Gov.
.rnment. is . warm friend OF Dr. Caldweil.s
syrup Pepsin. He found it an invaluable tonic
md an aid TO impaired stomach and digestive
,rganS-an opinion shared in by thousands OF
others He adds that he finds IL promotes health
every household.
There is. in truth. no better family laxative
Than DR.. Caldxells Syrup Pepsin. It's gentle
and effective action and pleasant taste recon.
mend IL especially to weak stomachs. children
women and old people. 1t is equally good for
she most robust WHO become constipated OIL
yuffer from indigestion, sour stomach, bilious
aess and other stomach. liver end bowel al
nerts. because results are sure aud permanent
Il is a reliable laxative and even SO cent bottle
wiz help many members OF family to better
health.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-03

do so appears certain from the fact
that an ordinance covering the points
desired by the government has al
ready been prepared and is in the
hands of the ordinance committee.
That it will pass there is little doubt
and that proper inspection of all meat
killed here will be the result, there is
also little doubt Richmond will be
one of the very few cities of the size
in the country TO have government in
spection and this fact will operate to
its benefit in more ways than one. To
the credit of the local butchers it may
be said that they have never been
opposed to government inspection,
only asking that reasonable conditions
be created SO that no hardships would
be worked on them, operating against
their business and to their financial
loss. When the matter OF meat in
spection is fully disposed of and the
system is properly working, then the
question of milk inspection should be
given attention and the interests of
the public properly safeguarded in
this respect.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-03
TRUST is BLAMED FOR IT.
CLAIMED MANY WRECKS ARE
DUE TO FAULTY STEEL
There Being no Competition in the
Steel Trade. the Railroads are
PowerIess.

One of the most serious things the
officials of the Richmond division have
had to deal with for the past few
months has been the brittle rail. -
and during the time named many rails
have been broken. The Richmond di-
vision has been an extremely lucky
one, however, as no serious wrecks
have occurred. Track walkers have
been employed constantly to prevent
any accident. The brittle rail is caus-
ed by the effect of changing weather
upon steel, which is not by any means
superior. The steel manufacturers.
according to the statement of a local
official, have the railroads where they
can pawn off any old thing onto ITEM
The trust is the cause, for were there
a number of Independent concerns OPP
Grating in the steel industry, the high
est degree of excellence would be
worked for by the several manufacture
ers, as it is at present. this is not the
case as there is no competition, the
trust selling what ever it sees fit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-03
PROPOSES A MEASURE.

1t is stated that Interstate Com.
merce Commissioner Harlan has pro.
posed measure which will test the
rate reduction laws of the various
states. 1t is suggested that the com.
mission should order the railroads not
70 grant any preference in rates to
state traffic over interstate. This
would require the roads to ignore the
state laws, and bring the question
into courts. This would present an in
teresting phase of the conflict between
federal and state laws: and supreme
court decision would be far reaching
in it's effects.-Railway and Engineer
ing Review.