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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Riches in Cornstalks.

Professor Wiley. of the Department
of Agriculture. says that inasmuch as
every hundred pounds of cornstalks
will yield six and half pounds of
absolute alcohol 1t is obvious that the
ignorant agriculturist has been al
lowing an enormous amount OF wealth
to go to waste.
Say that one acre will yield from
ten to twelve tons of grain stalks, or
about twenty thousand pounds. and
you have a quantity of raw material
which will produce thirteen hundred
pounds of absolute alcohol, or two
hundred and sixteen gallons. Alcohol
at the present time is worth forty
cents gallon.
Ground In wet condition and dried,
cornstalks may be kept indefinitely.
and are ready ut any time for CONVEX
sion into alcohol. Professor Wiley
says that the alcohol derivable from
the cornstalks that now go to waste
In this country would not only drive
all the machinery of our factories,
but would furnish tho requisite power
for all our railroads and steamboats,.
run all of our automobiles heat and
illuminate all of our houses and light
the streets OF every city In tho
union.--Leslie's Weekly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
The British Breakfast.

distinguished author once described
an unripe pcrsimmon as a fine incen-
tive to generosity. since we would
rather give 1t to another than eat 1t
ourselves; and perhaps the English
breakfast may be likcned to the early
persimmon.
Monotony is the keynote of the early
meal in a British household. Not but
that the food Is good and substantial,
but there Is samencss year in and
year out about the dishes that is try
ing indeed TO an American. Here is
list of eatable and drinkables made up
from the breakfast menu OF ten mid
dlc-class English households and ten
purely English hotels:
Porridge. served with sugar and
milk; ham and eggs. eggs and bacon.
drilled ham. boiled and poached eggs.
fried sausagcs, dried fish (herrings or
haddocks). dry toast white or brown
bread and butter, marmaladc or jam,
tea or coffee.
The man or woman who has been &C
customed to break the fast with wheat
cakes and maple syrup. followed by
grill.d bueflsh and juicy porterhouse
or pork tenderloin. helped out by fresh
~ ground coffee. cranberry jelly, Nir-
ginian honey and n choice of hum
dred or more delights in the way of
bread and freshly baked cakes. sits
down to breakfast in England with
sigh.-Derrick's British Report.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

our v,unty superintendent. DR.. Lewis,
1t is now, considering the surrounds
ings, by all odds. the most creditable
one in his field. The writer may. how
ever, be permitted to say that this Is
largely duo to the corps of Instructors
installed by our trustees. Enough can
not be said OF the ability, the tact.
the learning and the power of instruct
ing of tho principal, Prof. Frank F.
Brent. He from the first gained the
good will, respect and admiration of
all who came in contact with him, and
every pupil in the school. from the
oldest to the youngest. Is his sworn
and lifelong friend. His coming has
been Godsend to the attendants of
Me school. and 1t is past the ken of
man to guess the extent Of the inllu-
cnce he has welded. What can be said
of the principal may with perfect
truth be repeated as to both of his
assistants. viz: Miss Sue Mitchell and
Miss Genevieve Pincknrd.
On the whole the educational meets
Ing here was a big success. 1t must
do much good. as it aroused in the
people determination to have the
best possible schools the system can
afford. d.
Lancaster. VA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Mr.. Thomas's Attack.

In his attack on tho Democratic par
ty, through It's executive committee,
Mr. Thomas will probably achieve as
little success in raising sensation
as he did In the attack on Senator
Daniel. Finding that several members
OF that committee. though not
majority of 1t. had official
relations with railroads. he as
sumes that railroad influences dom
inato the policies OF the Democratic
party. The Lynchburg Senator con-
tents himself with general assertion.
without reference 10 specific instances.
and In utter disregard of the recently
enacted egislntion-organic and stat
utory-hostile to the interests of the
railroads In Virginia. He takes no
note OF the fact that the duties of the
executive committee are purely per-
functory and minlsterial: that the poll
icics OF the Democratic party are for
mulated by conventions of regularly
constituted representatives OF the pco-
pie, and that nominations OF candi-
dates are made by the people them
selves through the agency OF primary
elections. In this View OF the matter.
the executive committee OF the Demo
cratic party Is about as destitute of
power TO originate or control policies
or to influence the nomination of IL
d!dates as the fly that rides on
axle Is TO raise the dust.
Mr. Thomas has the reputation OF
being able and sincere, though some
what crratic in his political views and
purposes. We do not question the 10y
atty OF his Intentions or the honesty OF
his purposes. but 1t does seem TO us
that less effort than he makes TO ar
raign tt7, Democratic party might
avail him to find the arguments for
It's complete MISUNDERSTANDING
Index-Appcal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

which ls running In Tho Mctropolitan
Magazine, stnadiiy gains in Interest
The parallel between Andrew jackson
and Roosevelt, first suggested in these
articles, has been generally taken I'm
ny the press OF the country and is be-
Ing commented upon In MI quarters.
In tho third article which appears In
tho May number, Doctor McElroy de-
scribcs Jackson's success. the annexa-
ton OF Texas. the declaration OF war,
and the march OF Zachary Taylor's
little army to the Rio Grandc.
Tho following Is n list Of leading ar
tlccs In The Technical World for May.
TO Drain tho Florida Everglades, A.
j. Clark; Make Money Growing Weeds,
Edward b. Clark: Machine Made Hyp-
notlsrn, John Elfrcth Watkins; Mans
right With n Monster, Wilbur Bassctt;
Wrath OF tho Descrt-Story, Henry NJ.
Hyde; New Wizard OF Power. Chas.
y. Carter; Life-saving Dogs Of Paris,
w. G. Fltz-Gerald New Wealth from
the Sea. William Briggs; War Against
tho Silent Death. w. G.. Fita Gerald:
Boiling the Worlds Germs, NJ. Glen
Fling; Mournful Sentinels of the Sea,
9. III. Clandy; Taking the Beet's Crys-
tai Gift. Benjamin Brooks; Auto En-
gine Makes Great Record. William T.
Walsh; Americas arl-Bcaring River,
Emily Frances Smith; 20 other arti-
cleS, 1870 illustrations
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
BIG RALLY IN L LANCASTER

along public school lines. and in this
connection paid n dcservedly high
tribute to Hon, John Curlctt, our pres
cnt member of the Legislature. to
whom Is due probably more credit
for school Legislation than to any other
single man in that body. Mr.. Eggles-
tons speech bristled with pertinent
suggestions throughout. and was close
ly listened to during it's entire dcliv-
cry.
At the close of Mr.. Egglestons
speech the high school sung. The
Bonnie Blue Flay,' and all present
knew that not only the minds. but the
voices of the children as we'll, are be-
ing trained, An adjournment was then
had Tor dinner ana after an intermls-
sion of an hour, the courthouse was
again packed to enjoy the remainder
OF the program. The exercises We're
again opened by the singing of MY
Old Kentucky Home by the high
school, in which the whole audience
Joined. Hon. John Curlett then intro
duced Professor Russell, and in doing
SO made short speech, which showed
that he was In thorough sympathy
with any and all methods looking to
improving our public schools,
Professor Russell's speech. which
took about an hour in it's delivery
greatly Interested and pleased the pco-
pie. lie gave an outline of what was
being done in his district, and showed
that under his management long
strides have been made towards the
perfection of FREQ education.
He pointed with pride to tho high
school ut this place. saying that when
the subject was first opened, less than
year ago, that he considered it the
most uninviting field in his district,
but in tho hands Of our most intelli-
gent and energetic district board OF
trustees, ana under the direction OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

According TO announcement pre-
viously given Hon. j. ID. Eggleston,
Jr, superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, and Professor e. II. Russell, eN-
aminer and Inspector OF schools, for
the first district, met a great crowd of
Lancaster's people here April 18th, and
discussed questions pertaining to the
betternent of the public school system.
Notwithstanding the fact that tho day
was most inclcment. rain falling most
of the time, there was big crowd
in attendance. Our spacious courthouse
was filled to packing, with teachers,
school officials and gcntlemen and la
dies who are Interested In puhlic eiu-
cation, some of the people driving
twenty miles or more
At about IL o'clock our efficient and
popular division superintendent, DIR. II,
w. q4ewis. called the meeting to order,
stated It's object and announced that
the exercises would begin, with song
10y the Lancaster High School. Profess
sor Frank r. Brent, the principal, and
his two assistants. Misses Mitchell and
pnckard, We're present with about
seventy pupils of the high school, and
unNeT .lnsI" ulEeClioil LIS NItoie SNiool
sung 'Amcricat in n manner that did
great credit to their training and gave
pleasure TO all who heard It.
pr Lewis then introduced State Su-
perintendent Eggleston. who for an
hour and a half. spoke of the present
conditions of the school system, its
needs and demands, and of his hopes
and aspirations for It's future. The
speaker had his theme well in hand.
andShs address showed close study of
the subject. and an Intelligent insight
into its requirements. Amongst other
j things he spoke OF recent legislation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Women in Railway Service.

The number of women employed OH
the Russian railways is increasing. Ac-.
cordng to the latest returns there are
now working on the twenty-five Rus
sian state railways no fewer than $4,000
women as gatekeepers. clerks. telegraph
ers; etc. The average wage varies from
130 1s5 rubles yearly ($65 to SOY. The
extremes are great. Thus, tho women
clerks receive on an average from $50
to AGO rubles. or about $3.50, while the
women attending at the stations are paid
only 40 rubles, or about $3.50 year. In
addition to free lodging and a rev ex-
tras.-Kansas City Journal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Wars Started by- Trifles.

Countries get ready to fight. Cirudges
accumulate, principles are arrayed on
either side and each puts q chip on It's
shoulder. To dislodge it only requires Il
trlfling incident Not many wars hava
had the spectacular prelude which went
before Americas whirl with Spain. The
destruction Of the Maine sent a flame
rushing over the country which nothing
hut avenged deaths could put out II
was like the immortal shot fired at Con-
cord bridge. But for eyary international
war 9tnat has had such a thunderous
tltroduction a dozen hsave been set off by
the snerest trifle,-P Philadelphia Press,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
London to Have a Gay Season.

Unless death in the English regning
house or some other untoward event IN
tcrvenes, 1t is predicted by London cor
respondents that tho coming summer sea-
son will be particularly brilliant, II rather
brief, The greatest city In the world
may be staggering under phenomenal
debt, but splendor will mark all sorts OF
festivities, while rivalry between i'm
mense fortunes Is to be fierce and start
ling If what one hears Is half true It
is the London tradespeople's harvest time.
and though nothing ever satisfies them,
it is more dreadful when any blight cuts
short the season and entertainments on
d grand scale must be abandoned. hos
ton Herald. "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

CARMICHAEL. BY Arson North. Dou-
bledny, Page & Co.. OF New York.
publishers. PIP. 33s. $1.5O.
This book is another handsome exam
pie OF the Large Print Library" from
Doubleday. Page & Co, with charming
illustrations and decorations by Cora
Parker.
The book presents typical lfe In a
rural Canadian community, and tells tho
story Of feud between the Carmichaels
and the Mallorys that causes much bnd
feeling. but Is finally ended in mar
1riage between the son and daughter
of the opposing clans.
The book Is filled with pictures OF tho
Canadian forest and meadow life, OF the
storms and sunshino that there. as else
where, enter into the chapter OF the
daily and yearly round of existence.
Many quaint character touches give
local color and interest, notably descrip-
tons of barn raisings and pairing bees,
where human nature comes to the sur
face much as it does in other quarters
OF tho world OF humanity.
The downfall OF the rural bcllo Of the
community, Gay Torrance, tho confession
OF James Jameson. and the reunion OF
Peggy Mallory and Dick Carmichael after
years OF estrangement, are soma OF tho
Incidents upon which the readers mind
dwclls with interest in the concluding
chapters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

WuTHERlNG HEIGHTS. BY Emily
Bronte. Doubleday. Page &. Co., OF
New York. publishers. Pp. 1884, 80
cents
Jean N. NrcIlwraith has written The In
production to the new edition of Emily
Rronte's "Wuthering Heights" added bv
doubleday, Page & Co. to their Large
Print Library" of which readable
Scotch-faco type. high-grade paper and
dignii1ed. buckram library binding" are
the distinguishing characteristics.
The fame of Charlotte Brontc as the
author OF Jane Eyre" has rendered the
name of the talented trio Of English sis
tiers and novelists somewhat familiar to
the public mind. though Emily Bronte.
as a writer, is far less we'll known than
Charlotte. Annie, the third sister, who
survives In fiction as the author OF
Agnes Grey" Is almost forgotten In the
literary world of to day.
"Wuthering Heights" first appeared in
1s47. when it was mistaken for mans
work, no one imagining 1t to be the lit
orally product of delicate. refined
English girl, tho daughter OF York.
shire clergyman.
Swinhurnc has said. IN writing OF
"Wuthering Heights" that ut may be
true and not many will ever take 1t to
their hearts; it Is certain that those who
do like it will like nothing very much
better IN the whole world of poetry or
prose-"
Into the book has passed much of the
tragedy of Emily Bronte's short life.
Left mothcrless when she was only two
years old, brought up in the grim Ha-
worth rectory with no companions except
her sisters and her brother; the natural
joyousness of her childhood overshadowed
by the deaths of her two sisters, Maria
and Elizabeth; her youth burdened by
the dreadful deseneracy of her only
brother, Bramwell, OF whom so much had
been hoped, 1T Is not wonderful that her
book characterization is rugged in the ex-
| tremc.
Yet "Wutherins Heights hears sere
| and there ineifaceable marks of Emily
| Bronte's passionate love of nature and
of the genius which ranked her first in
remarkable family, 1t Is tinged deeply
with the Celtic spirit of the wild Irish
tales that Emily's father delighted to tell
| his children when they We're gathered
| around tho breakfast table.
Emily Bronte was driven into public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
THE MYs1ncs. BY ISnthorina Cecil
Thurs.on. BY Harpr & Bros, Ut
New York, through the Bell Book and
Stationery Co., Of Richmond, Va. PIP.

THE MYs1rcs. BY Kathorina Cecil
ThurSton. By Harpr & Bros, Vt
New York, through the Bell Book and
Stationery Co., Of Richmond, Va. PIP.
1s1.
A book by the celebrated author OF
THE Masq,ieraders" is something to
vividly stir tho aginatlon OF the
reading public.
One can take in "rhe Mystics" Mt q
sitting. 1t Is breathlessy and absorb-
ingly interesting and full to tho brim
OF that magnetic quality which seizes
upon and holds the senses captive
Katherine Cecil Thurston understands
fully the effectiveness OF sharp contrasts
In literature. Her story in "The Mys-
ties" may be crude. but 1t possesses un-
doubted power and Is as clearly cut as
II silhouetted against the consciousness
OF the reader.
Everything centres in John Henderson,
the hero. Conceivng himself to have
been defrauded of his inheritance by his
uncle, who was member of secret
society called 1.-THE Mystics." he seeks
to recover 1t by force from the treasury
Of the society at No. Heddier Square.
London, England. by representing him
self to be the prophet for whom the so
ciety had long looked and waited.
The false prophet Is received with en-
thusiasm That he does not play his part
successfully to the end is due to the
fact that, like many another man, he
fell in lovo and forgot his purpose and
his revenge
But In the end he was happy, and so
was his mother and the other woman
who loved him. And so the reader bids
him good-by with satisfaction and n
feeling Of congratulation for tho author
who created him and made him known
to the world.
THE PENALTY. BY Harold Begbic.
Dodd, Mead & Co.. OF New York, pub.
fishers PIP. 1914.
story based on the workings OF the
Society OF Nicodemus, Jesuit order
striving for the conversion OF Protestant
England to Catholicism.
The tragedy OF the book relates to the
connection OF the Bishop Of Marlborough
with the society, which he had secretly
joined as young man and which still
retained its hold over him, to the
detriment of his peace of mind and
self-respect
The book is exceedingly we'll written.
and Its character portraiture and analysis
is subtle and discriminating. The de-
scripton of the Cathedral of Marlborough
and of the social life of the close re-
minds one insensibly of the delightful
atmosphere II Crawford. Major Lister,
VINO waits at afternoon tea with the air
OF man who can lead a forlorn hope
and compel the surrender OF Il king. and
Miss Jane Mediycote, the CHEEKY SPINS
ter, cherishing n lifelong romance in her
heart making n typical pair to look back
upon with appreciation.
The Penalty" of the book Is the
heavy price paid by the Bishop for an
act of boyish indscretion. the conse-
quences of which affect all his after
life. The lesson Of the book is excellent.
and If merit is n basis for favorable criti-
cism. such Is certainly due in this in
stance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
ONE AND ONE ARE ONE. BY Sally e.
Hammer Franklin Hudson Publish


ing Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Aside from its literary merit, a book
with Miss Hammers name on the title
page VIII Interest many Virginia and
Richmond people. Miss Hammer is we'll
known here where she was for a num-
Der Of years principal of the Woman's
College. After severing her connection
with that institution she became principal
OF the Hammer Home School, in Wash
ington. ID. G.
1t is a matter of qualification to her
large circle of Richmond acquaintance
that she has again resumed her residenc:
IN this city. -aud that she is devotinT
herself to literary pursuits. in which she
finds great pleasure.
Miss Hammer. in a PREDATORY note to
her book, writes: "Of the two thousand
girls whom 1t has been my privilege to
educate. many are happy wives, and
many will be. To these l send this leaf
The advice sent with the lcaflet to
young women is SO fine that all young
American wives should get copy and
profit by the INSTRUCTION 1t contains.
After citing prominent examples to prove
mat marriage is not a failure Miss
Hammer urges young women. as wives.
to begin married life Alright; to be help
meets; to practice economy; to live at
nome, to share their husbands social
pleasures, to have faith In their hus-
bands. to cultivate cheerfulness and in
tellectuality: to avoid naggIng, to learn
to obey nr1 to show affection in every
word and deed.
The latter half of Miss Hammers book
is addressed to "the nine hundred hus-
bands who have chosen wives from her
school family" and her advice in the
second as well as In the first instance
Is most happily and wisely bestowed.
ih- book cannot be too heartily and sin
cerely commended to all who desire the
help and instruction with which it's pages
are filled
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

authorship by necessity. and not through
choice. She died when she was barely
thirty years Of age, In 184S, before the
worlds verdict on her work had been
uttered. Now, after more than sixty
years, the achievement of her undnunted
spirit has appealed to tho heart OF the
world, and tho world, responding, has
turned out OF its way to do her honor.
Charlotte Bronte, who had tho highest
possible estimate OF Emily's talents,
wrote after her death that she had never
fingered over any task in her life. and
SO made haste to de- and Matthew
Arnold characterized her as one
Whose soul
Knew no fellow for might.
Passion, vehemencs, grief,
Yy,,r>
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28

WHITENING HEIGHTS. BY Emily
Bronte Doubleday Page & Co., OF
New York. publishers Pp. 1854 80
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-14
IDAHO BOY
BREAKS RECORD

EMMETT-In the game here Satur-
cay which was won by the Weiser
Kids by score of II to 0, Johnson,
Weiser's phenomenal twirler, it is be-
lieved, broke the worlds record in
pitching. With the game Saturday he
has pitched 81 innings without a score
being made against him. 1t is said the
worlds record is 81 innings. John
sons record cannot, OF course, be held
up as the record for the world, as the
Idaho league is not organized under
the national agreement.
Johnson pitched his usual remark
able game, striking out IS Of the
Prune Pickers.
Not one Emmett man reached the
F.! first sack, and the Kids had little more
to do when in the field than to stand
and look at the ball.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-14
RACE MEET
WINDSOR ONT.
Greatest Event Ever Pulled
Off In the Dominion
States

WINDSOR, Ont, June 14.-All that is
needed is good weather to make the
summer race meeting that opens here
tomorrow one of the best ever held in
the Dominion. The track is in the
best of condition, and the stables are
filled with strings Of fast horses from
Toronto and Hamilton, where the
meetings recently closed, and from
Kentucky and other parts Of the
South.
six big stake events will be run
during the four weeks of the meeting.
The first stake is the Frontier, to be
run tomorrow. 1t is at mile and an
eighth, and is one of the best known
of the Northern classics.
The other stake events are Royal
Oak Farm stake. for 2-year- Odds; the
windsor Selling for S-year- olds and
upwards; the Detroit, for 2-year-olds;
the Pontchartrain stake, an all-aged
handicap, and the International Stee-
plechase.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-14
) PORTING
BOXING
WABASH HOLDS
STAR RECORD

CRAWFO ORD WILLIE, Ind.-Al-
though Wabash college has a total en-
rollment of but 291 students, the
brilliant young athletes of the local
institution have made a record in the
states college athletics during the
present college year that would do
credit to a school 20 times it's size. AS
a matter of fact Wabash has won the
state championship without dispute
from Notre Dame, Indiana and Pur-
due universities in two branches OF
intercollegiate sports and ran a close
second in another.
The two championships to be won
| by the Little Giants were in basket
ball and on the track and field, while
second place was taken in the race fol
the football championship. In the
opening football game of the season
with Indiana university, the locals los
by a margin of one touchdown. The
team then went through the entire
season without being scored on. The
schedule included games with three
members of the big Nine" and wher
colleges anywhere near the size o
Wabash were played they were 81
completely outclassed as to make thu
game uninteresting.