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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17
NXi,l,-Scenrcc.

CHATHAM. VA. November 1s.-Miss
Lula James Sccarce, the pretty daush-
ter of Mr. James t, Scarce. Of Hines
VILE was married to Mr.. J. A. Wlnu
prominent man of Axiom, Henry
county, "Wednesday aft rnoon, at 5
o. slock, Rev. James Buchanan Dallas
officiating. A large assemblage o..
friends and relatives witnessed tn
nnptials at the home of the bride The
parlor was very tastefully decorated in
variety of evergreens, which lent
enchnntm Mt to the scece. The bride
was becomingly attired In a travelling
,uit Of brown with hat and, gloves
of white flowers. The groom wore the
conventional black. Miss Lucy Pearl
Giles, gowned in beautiful creation
OF pure white and carrying yellow
chrSsanthemums, was maid of honor.
Mr.. James A. Davis, of Axton, attend
ed the. groom as best man. The at
pendants We're Mr., Dorsey Scarce with
Miss Flora Dodd; Mr.. Michael VIM,
with Miss Grace Scarce,
Immediately following the ceremony
the couple drove to the home OF the
groom at Axton, whers they will re-
side. They were the recipients OF many
handsome and useful presents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17
Weldon Social News.

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WELDON, n. c.. November 16.--Dr.
and Mrs. Isaac Edwards Green have
issued Invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter. Miss Bessie Green, to
Mr.. Joseph Disco Fountain, of Will
mington. Miss Green is one of Wei
don's loveiiest and most popular young
ladies'. Mr. Fountain is well known
young railroad man, and is a son of
Mr. J. A. Fountain. who was for sew
eral years head of the transportation
department of the first division At
lantic Coast Line, with Headquarters In
Richmond. The wedding is to tanc
pince at Grace Episcopal Church here
November 9th.
Miss Nellie Lyons. of Richmond, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Annie w.
Pierce, on Washington Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17
Crewe Social News
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X SUerjal to The !
cREWE, VA, November t6.---hmorg
the late entertainments was n social
given by Miss Halle Long to her
yDuny friends of tho town and which
4 included Miss Helen Fitzgerald. late OF
blackstone, but now n teacher IN the
High School here, and Miss Annie
Cook, of Petersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Durham, OF RIP
plemcad: Mrs. II. J.. Phlcgar and Mr..
j. d. Johnson. of harrisburg, visited
Mrs. G. n. Shumate this week en-
ro,,te TO Washington and the EXPOSE
ton.
REV. j. w. Kincheioe Captain and
Mrs. Il. f. .LocKet and MIR. John Kidd,
have been absent all the week at the
General Association In Danvilie.
Mrs Mary Servis Lewis and chill
dren. of Rochester, n. v. are spending
some time with Mrs. j. II. Hines. They
have been taking III the exposition this
week.
Mrs. Allie Gallagher oliver, worthy
grand matron OF the Order OF Eartern
Star. spent this week with the Rich
mond chapters. She reached home
Friday evening thoroughly pleased
with her reception in the capital city.
The Order of Firemen gave ban
Guct Friday evening at the hall OF
tho brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
necrs. A large crowd was in attend-
ance. and a sumptuous supper served
by the Aid Society of the Methodist
Church.
Mrs. r. b. Oliver spent tho past
week in Petersburg attending the
Methodist Conference.
Mr.. Thomas Short, who 1t will be
remembered, was shot by Garfield
Fitzgerald some months ago. has re-
turned from the hospital in Lynch
burg. after having had the ball re-
moved from the lung in which 1t had
been embedded this long time. BE Is
recovering rapidly.
Miss LIZZIE Rice. of Denver, Col,
is spending some time with her sis
yer Mrs. Horace Anderson.
Miss Maize ellis left Friday for a
months stay with friends in Bluefeld,
W. Va.
Miss Carrie ellis returned from Nor
folk Thursday
Miss Annie Cook. who has been visit
ing Mrs. w. 7. Wilson, left for her
home in Petersburg last Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17
KING GEORGE TEACHERS.
Fine Meeting Held and An Institute
Is Organized.

Especial to The Times D!spatch1
KING GEORGE c. H., VA, Novem-
Der 16--An enthusiastic meeting was
held at King George Wednesday in the
interest of higher education, and was
presided over by School Examiner e. II
RUSSELL of First Circuit, and Charles
c.. Maphis. of Charlottesville, Fifth
Circuit Most of the white teachers
of the county were present, aud sew
eral of the trustees.
The meeting was opened by Super
intendent James Ashby, of Stafford
who made n short address, introducing
Mr.. Russell. who organized a teachers
institute, the first meeting to be held
the second Saturday in December at
IL A. NJ. at King George
The following officers were unani-
mously elected: Mr.. j. Aubrey New
BILL president: Miss Nancy Peed, sec
retary;. Miss Kate Owens, treasurer.
Miss Jennie Brown was elected vice.
president of thejdistrict, and Mr.. j. a.
Newbill was chosen n delegate to the
Teachers Convention to be held at
Roanoke the Goth. eth. 2Sth and 29th
of this month. All teachers who can
possibly attend are urged to do so, and
their salaries will be continued dur
ing their absence.
After the business meeting a recess
was taken for lunch. after which Mr..
Russell made strong, stirring adj
dress to the people. urging higher ed
ucatlon and better schools. Mr.. Maphis
spoke specially to the teachers, inspir-
ing them to their best efforts In train
ing and educating their pupils. 1t is
to be hoped that the people, as we'll as
the teachers, will take a deeper inter-
est In this vital subject, which is so
important to the good of our Com
monwealth, as in the present and flu
ture generations lie the honor of our
country. 1t was shown that King
George pays a minimum Of school
taxes while the majority of the coun-
ties pay twice MS much and some of
them the maximum. The addresses
Were greeted with much applause, and
MIR. Russell was urged to continue, but
the long drive to fredericksburg made
1t impossible.
The only regret Of the occasion was
that every man, woman and child in
King George county was not present
to be inspired by these messages.
Rev. c. e. Holiday left on Tuesday
for conference In Petersburg and thus
closes his four years passionate in King
George, where he Is greatly beloved,
not only by his own people. but by all
denominations. His salary was paid
| in full. and the church collections are
| well up.
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COLONEL JOHN s. N1osBY.s
FORTHCOMING BOOK

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lopinion OF the rehder OF N1offat, Yard
e Cob
I have read with much interest the
manuscript of Colonel Mosby's book,
"Stuart's Cavalry iii the Gettysburg
Campaign"
Let me frankly say ut the start that
this Is not Il book OF the so-called
popular type. There is no doubt of it's
value as contribution to the litera.
ture of the Civil War. and as such 1t
will make a strong appeal to all sur
vivors on both sides OF the great strug-
gle. 1t will be of interest. too, to criti-
cal students of the period.
1t Is an able presentation of the
case, such as a counsel would make for
his clientar For my own part could
wish that there We're more Incidents,
some sketches of character, and side
lights on the personalities of the dis
tinguished and gallant men with whom
the book deals. But that has evidently
not been the authors intention.
Colonel Mosby must have material
in his own experience for dozen
thrilling ronances. Astounding in incl.
dent. where mirth and pathos, gallant
deeds and hairbreadth escapes were
daily occurrences. hope that some
day we may have from his pen such a
book, accurate. of course. In its state
ments. but free from the great array
OF documentary evidence OF which the
present book is full. Such n book
from such an author would be of great
popular value. and have u sale much
larger than "Stuart's Cavalry" etc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17
H ssis.. = Bed Comforts and Blankets
Cold Weather Necessities

Comforts that you may pull you cold nights with
out getting the disagreeabe smell of mill oil.
Our Comforts the lowest prices are filled with pure
clean, odorless cotton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17

fnds." In this way wa can hope to
leave off all that hinders. and put into
our school work that WHOM will help
to develop the highest type OF man
hood and womnnliood In oilr Commons
wealth.
Shall thank local pa2s's to ,opy.
Very respectfully submitted.
q. 81. JONES,
~ AccOinac.
President of superintendcnts' Confer
etius NJ Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17

BencOn Cation blankets, 66NS0
inches; the warmest. snuggest
Blanket at the price that's made.
Sanitarlly woven IN every respect
White, gray and tan. @1.76 pair, y
Gray mixed Wool and Cotton.
Blankets. 6oxs0 inches;5 50 value, for
$40. 81
White Wool Filled blankets. So
value, s3,Os.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-17
Al,ro,iATToX TEACHERS.
Interesting Educational Meeting n
Association Formed.

Association Formed.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
APPOAfATTOX, VA, November 16.--
There was an Interesting educational
day, at which q teachers association
waa organized.
The me ting was called to order Fri
day morning by the county supertr-
tendent j. 4. Hannah. who acted as
examiner of the third circuit, explain
ed. In his clear and forceful way, the
advantages of having teachers as
ISOLATION In the county. and l, outlined e.,
was supplemented by talk along
the same lees from Professor Heck.
of the University. Most of the teach
ers of tile county were present and
ing.
The election of officers was as fol-
lows Professor w f. Macdonald.
county president; Mrs. S. B. REYNOLDS.
uutive COMMITTEES: Mr.. II. II. Wheeler,
Miss Ellen d. Thornton and Miss NJ.
+. Moss. vice-president for each
district was then elected--Miss Emma
G. Smith, for southside; Miss Estelle
Mabel c. Harris, of Stonewall.
The next feature of the program
was the enrolment of members. The
organization was especially fortunate
III udNIhS sh't duuiCos - oIb ~. iaCSni
who pointed out the most glaring de-
fects Of the public school system along
hygientc lines. He made some help
full suggestions as to how many OF
expense.
At the afternoon session delegates
We're ell cted to represent this organi-
cation at Roanoke. After this. one of
the teachers read paper on primary
reading, and this subject was discuss
ed.
Saturday was devoted to the read
ing Of several other original papers
by tie teachers. followed by discus
sions of the topics, Mr.. Thomas giving
many practical suggestions.
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Comforts at n, covered with silk
foline. figured on one side.
Comforts at $3.50, figured both
sides in dark and light colortngs. n
Comforts at ~, filled with pure
$combed cotton,
Comforts at $3.50, filled with gem
Sulne eiderdown and covered with
fine French satteen In Oriental pas-
terms.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06
FAMINE IN THE METAL MARKET.

Some Of the railroad managers OF
the country in an evident effort to
present an argument against what
they term hostile legislation" pend
ing in the legislatures of various
states have been giving prominence to
announcements that they have quit
buying steel needed in extending their
lines and in the construction of new
equipment" This implied threat Of
retaliation against what the railroads
consider unfriendly legislation loses
its force in face of facts just published
regarding conditions in the metal
market and in the steel manufacturing
plants of the country.
With orders booked that will keep
every steel furnace in the country un-
der maximum pressure for more than
a year, the steel manufacturers an
nounce that they are unable to secure
supplies of raw materials adequate to
their needs and that the conditions
cannot be relieved before July. These
manufacturers are refusing to accept
new orders from railroads because
they fear that the price of raw ma
terials will advance so that they will
be unable to undertake additional con-
tracts at the existing prices for the I'm
ished product. While the output of
iron ore in the Lake Superior region
has doubled within the last few years,
pig iron is now selling as high as
$26.50 a ton, and the supply is far be-
hind the requirements. Even were
this condition not as 1t is, the demand
of the manufacturers has almost ex-
hausted the coke supply of the coun-
try, without which the manufacture Of
pig iron is impossible, and no in
crease in the iron output is possible
until the capacity of the coke ovens is
greatly enlarged.
The uses of copper in the industrial
world have doubled the demand for
that metal within few years and the
supply is now wholly inadequate. Cop
per is selling at about 26 cents q
pound and the mills are unable to
come within gunshot of keeping up
with orders, although fancy prices are
being daily offered for rapid delivery.
Copper is essential to electrical devel-
opment and the increase of this ele-
ment in manufacturing industrial and
social use has been remarkable. crea-
ting a demand for the metal that mort
cages the output for all of the copper
mines for several years in advance,
The railroads have quit buying steel
because there is none on the market,
and the fact is an Indication of assured
continuance of the country's present
remarkable prosperity In manufacture
ing and industrial lines at least for
some time to come.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06
rHE NAr1oNAL ExPrNsEs.

The total appropriations made BY
the Fifty-ninth congress aggregated
S1.7ss,ss4,ss6, of which ss1s,s4s,67s
were appropriated at the short session,
just ended. The total is an enormous
one, difficult q comprehension, and
the democrats are already asking II
this is a two-billion dollar country.
The question IL this was a one-billion
dollar country came from the same
source in 1SS9-90, when the appropria-
tons reached an aggregate of nearly
$500 900, 900, and 1t was answered In
the affirmative by the Fifty-first con-
gress, 1912, when the appropriations
aggregated an even $1,000, 900, 900.
The appropriations have grown from
year to year, just as the country has
grown, and, based on the wealth OF
the nation, the appropriations of the
congress Just ended are much less per
81, 900 than ever before In the history
of the republic.
An analysis of the appropriation
hills shows that the appropriations OF
the Fifty-ninth congress for the actual
support and maintenance Of the de-
partments of government have not
been at all excessive. from a compare
tive standpoint. OF the vast sum ap-
propriated, nearly 100000 were
appropriated for interest charges, pub
lie buildings, river and harbor i'm
provements, improvement OF fortifica-
tions, and expenditures that must be
classed as investments for the better
ment of the public service. To this
amount must be added $69,0O0,00O APP
propriated for the Panama canal,
which must be reckoned in the invest
ment class, $5,000,000 for enlarged
pension payments under the general
service law, and an increase of $780,
O00, 900 due to the growing demands
OF the postal service. The increases
in the appropriations for the navy and
for fertilization purposes, while fig
rring in the total appropriations. must
be placed in the investment class and
in fact will call for but small expend-
iture of money during the coming f1s-
cal year.
Revised estimates of the revenues
OF the government for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1908, show a probable
income that will meet all the appro-
priations of the present congress and
stu leave surplus of about 100000
600. On this showing the party lead
ers in authority feel amply justified
in their appropriations, devoted to the
maintenance and development of the
service designed for the safety and
welfare of the people. They are fol-
lowing the same course, they may con-
tend, of the business man who, In
times of prosperity. makes his perma-
nent investments In better buildings,
enlarged, accommodations and new en-
terprises, and the same policy will be
pursued II changed conditions make
retrenchment necessary. In the mean
time the government is simply keeping
step In the march OF progress. al
though far from the van. that is mark
ing the development OF individual and
corporate enterprises in the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06
BY-LO TIME.
Houston Post.

houston Post
Whene'er you see me and you run to
1t is fun to watch your short, uncertain
legs,
1t is good to see your arms outstretched
to greet me,
1t e Joy to see the look that lifts and
Your dad to stoop right down to you and
Your four-toothed laughter is a Joy to
oh. II, is good to snuggle you and hug and
And your googoo makes me glad as I
a1oY can De- trSHaI'9 "f- io 5al-ia il, X
Sometimes o. nights I'm sitting with mT
paper
While your mother tries to cuddle you
to sleep,
From the corner of my eye watch you
And your squirming tickles your old dad
You don't ants to doe to s'eep!" resent
And laugh aloud and call to your pa
poo"
And TIM laughing at your mother while
Though she'd freeze me with a look II I
said boo!
You "ants to play wifi pop" I know
But your mother says it's time to go TO
And while, I'd love to romp and play with
1 do not dare to even turn and chsep.
And tell us what to do. and when. and
But their imitation sternness doesn't fool
And we understand and love 'em. don't
we, now?
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

No invention can be considered a success
until the stock is exchanged for cash.
The involuntary flight of a hobo through
a window is considered a sure sign OF
spring in Kansas City.
According to a judicial proceeding In
Ohio the value of a luxuriant crop of whis-
kers In that state is placed at $l0l.
It is evident from the published capers
matrimonial of the family that Mark
Hanna was a better political leader than
a family boss.
In order to reduce its surplus of fees
from corporations New Jersey lawmakers
are considering bill granting every sur
vivor of the civil war In that state a PEN
sion of $72 year.
The japanese OF San Francisco are adopt
ing effective means OF settling the school
question in San Francisco. One-third OF
the real estate transfers for January were
to japanese purchasers.
Mr.. and Mrs Murat Halstead celebrated
the golden wedding anniversary in Gin
cinnati last Saturday Nearly all their eight
children and fourteen grandchildren par
ticipated in the festival. The noted literary
field marshal is Is years young.
The marvellous grip of 'Tama Jim" VII.
son on his cabinet seat is the subject OF
outspoken wonder in the newspapers OF the
country. Officeholders OF uncertain tenure
are limiting delicately that Mr.. Wilson
should print the formula on the label for
the benefit OF less fortunate feeders At the
pie counter.
New York State has a very large mum.
Der Of savings banks. whose assets have
been increasing OF late years at a great
rate. But II also has 262 building and loan
associations whose assets exceed $4,000.
600 whose receipts last year were nearly
100000 and whose borrowing members
number ZOO
The sad-eyed old scalplifter, Geronimo OF
Apache fame, found that his religious pro-
clivities did not help him to procure re-
lease from nominal Imprisonment at Fort
Sill While smarting over the failure OF
his petition, some tenderfoot asked the
question, through an interpreter. What dc
you think OF the white man." With a
grunt and a shrug the old chief replied,
Geronimo say white man heap hot air."
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06
AN EXCUSE THAT WON'T WASH.

In last effort to protect his county
jail feeding graft, Sheriff Mcdonald,
through himself and his spokesman,
is urging that 1t will be dangerous to
provide by law for letting by contract
the supplying OF meals to jail prison
ers because 1t would open the door for
the introduction of firearms. saws,
hammers, ETC., that might be used in
Jail break. 49,.
This is a fimsy excuse that won't
wash There will be no more danger
of introducing forbidden articles into
the jail with the meals furnished by a
responsible contractor than there is
right now with the sheriff. charging
two prices for the food prepared by
irresponsible hired men working in
his kitchen.
With the Jail feeding let by con-
tract the meals would be brought to
the Jail Just as they are now and
handed over tC the jailer to be served
to inmates by him and his assistants
under such rules and regulations as
might be established. AS things are
today the butcher. the baker and the
grocer all bring things into the county
Jail, yet no serious trouble has been
had by abuse Of their privileges. The
only 1ail breaks recorded from the
county Jail in Douglas county for sew
eral years in which the prisoners have
been assisted have been jail breaks in
which suspicion attached to deputies
of the sherifi, himself.
Another fact which completely con-
tradicts the alleged fear of food
brought from the outside is the regu-
lar practice which has long prevailed
whereby prisoners with money to pay
for extra meals have been able at all
times to place an order with the best
restaurant In town and have all the
delicacies of the season served to them
at their own expense, occasionally
sharing them with the jailer
Assuming that there is always dan
ger Of the introduction of firearms
and forbidden tools into the Jail. the
laws of Nebraska prescribe severe pen
alties for such offences. no matter by
whom committed. 1t is a penal Of
Tense for any person TO assist any prls-
oner to escape; It is penal offense to
convey into any jail amy disguise. in
strument. arms, or other thing proper
or useful to aid any prisoner In his
escape" Violation Of these laws by
Jail feeding contractor or employe
Of such contractor would call for as
severe penalties as their violation b.
the iaiier or his subordinates in the
employ of the sheriff.
The truth is that the county Jail
feeding graft is a much bigger per-
quisite OF the sherif's once than the
public has ever imagined and that is
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06

veiopment unequalled in the history
Of the country.
1t is a safe prediction that Secretary
Cortelyou will attempt no daring limo
vations in his management Of the
treasury department. His entire record
is one of prudent caution and con-
seryatism and he may be expected to
accept and enforce the treasury-gov-
erning laws as he finds them. without
interpretations for the relief Of Wall
street or any other interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06
Spread of TwO-Cent Fares.
Gnrin0aald Renuhlioan-


Nebraska is the latest state to Join the
movement for a maximum 2-cent passenger
fare on railroads. The movement is still
spreading and Is being made to include
sparsely settled states as we'll as the most
thickly populated ones where such a rate
can well be Afforded. Accordingly the rail-
road companies are contemplating action to
arrest the progress OF the crusade. They
win admit. 1t Is said. that they were mis-
taken as TO Ohio where the enforced 2-cent
rate has been a cause Of steadily increasing
tranic and earnings; but they will claim
that conditions are radically different In
such states as Missouri Nebraska, Arkan-
sas and some others which have adopted
the Ohio plan. And that is measurably
true. still II might be better for them 10
await some denomination OF experience in
those more thinly populated states. The
pre-calculations OF railroads regarding the
losing effects Of fare reductions are usually
wrong.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06

The commandment of the cadet bat
TALON of the Omaha High school is
under court-martial for practices
which hardly make him an ideal ex-
ample for school boys to follow. 1t
strikes us that the school board would
do well to investigate a little into the
morals and habits of the army officers
engaged to supervise the military drill
before installing them in any position
where their influence may have such
far-reaching effect
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06

And now objection is entered 20 the
enactment OF the proposed ordinance
reducing telephone rates on the theory
that we should wait until the new In
dependent Telephone company gets
into operation and rely on its competi-
ton to bring charges down, The In
dependent Telephone company will not
have its plant ready to do business
short of from eighteen to twenty-four
months. The amount that could be
saved to our business men who use
telephones in that time by forcing i'm
mediate reductions would figure up a
neat sum.