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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
The Arab end His Tent.

The Arabs are true Ishmaelites,
and have no definite abode; their life
is constant wandering. They never
cultivate the soil. but live entirely on
the produce of their herds. Their
tents are, therefore, adapted to their
restless life, quickly taken down or
put up, and easy of transport. They
are made of comePs hair, loosely WOW
en-, supported on poles of very long
guy ropes. They are sufficient, how
ever, to protect the occupants from
the hot sun, but not from the rain, and
in winter the encampments are the
most uncomfortable places imagina-
BILE to live IN. The interior is crowd
shepherd warriors-camel-sad and
gaudy saddle-bags, rifles and ammu-
milton, hunting dogs and falcons. The
women occupy one-half, the men use
the other, partitioned off by a bright
ly colored curtain. The whole of the
front of the tent being open there is
no privacy. and therefore the Moham-
medan customs relating to women are
here disregarded.
The average tent measures twenty
yards by six. The chief of the tribe.
however, owned many tents, aiISa
amongst them he had for his own use
one giant structure spread over a
length of thirty-six yards. In his 9TH
er tents the chief kept his numerous
wives, who had a certain proportion
OF their masters flocks and herds to
look after. Having a separate tent
for each wife, he thus did away with
all chance of domestic quarrels.-
From the August Wide World Maya
zine.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
Calais and Its LighthoIse.

Calais is rather an untidy place for
a French town. The Place d'Armes,
where the tower of the Hotel de Vile
has remained since the fifteenth CEN
tury, is the center spot. Here Calais
meets its friends and has its cafe noir.
In the square, towering out of the
roofs of surrounding houses and
dwarfing them, is the old Watch Tow
er. Since 1S4S il has been superseded
as a lighthouse by the magnificent one
at present in use. Never shall forget
the effect OF this lighthouse as I stood
under ii that night. The revolving
spokes OF light cast away into filmy
space, in all directions, looked like
the ribs OF a huge umbrella being
turned by the white handle, which was
the lighthouse tower. So tall is this
that its revolving light can be seen
from distance of twenty miles at sea.
August Wide World.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
TWinkleS BH Ranho

Lhere are three things which his
Inc goose, the snake, and this.
me poor and pitiful fool.
sans brains his mouth 20 rule
My husband is a big. strong man
ouI ne FORCES me to get I'D morninvs
S anu ouilo the Ores. Is IL right ?"-Mrs-
Aary Snooks, Shakerag, Ala. Oh. YES
Mary, dear. Build the next one IN
der his bed I'LL
How long should I bear with nv
helShoor. who persists in allowing his
mems 10 scratch up my over beds and
garden ELLEN Doolittle, Slabtown
MO Just as long as he is willing 70
suPPy your table with chicken for
sunday dinner. Ellen.
Ny husband hasn't kissed me for
fourteen months. Before our mar
rage ne was most persistent kisser.
Wnat DO you suppose can be the mat
Ter Elsie Turtledove, JadevilIe XIV
Go, look the mirror in the eve. sisteT:
maybe II can suggest the secret OF the
trouble. ''Ae
viii peach basket hats be in
fashion for women the coming ser
son Miss Melissa Seilisch. Snohs
Kan. No. dearie, not If l have anv-
thing TO say about il; only to set hens
IN. l like for q girl to be a peach all
right but not basketed so as to spill
out. l can't see for the life of me
why girl who would be ashamed to
be seen on the street carrying a.
clothes basket right side up, will turn
the same thing upside down, tie a rib
pom on 1t, and tote II proudly on her
mead. But, ! confess, 1 don't under
stand the beautiful SEX very well, any
way:
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
N0BLEMAN AND EDITOR
PREPARE FOR A DUEL

MADRID Special A duel be-
tween one of the most prominent
young noblemen of Spain and a lead
ing editor is imminent as the result
of the Clericals' opposition to the
government arising from the strain
ed relations with the Vatican. It is
reported on good authority that the
Marques De Santa Cruz has sought to
arrange duel with the editor of the
impartial.
The latter Madrid paper recently
swung its support to Premier Canale-
jas. On Sunday 1t printed a message
purporting to show that the marques
mother, Duquesa De San Carlos, had
become involved in the crisis by send
ing to the Vatican a protest against
Canalejas' attitude. Her son charges
that the date Of the message was OBJ
liberated. Friends are trying to ar
range a reconciliation. The affair has
turned popular interest from the gen.
eral situation, which today remains
little changed. The Cariists are con-
tinuing their preparations for peace
full demonstrations.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
The Bull Snake.

The bull snake, a species of pine
snake. inhabits the shady pine woods
along the Atlantic coast from New
Jersey to Florida, but other species
are found almost everywhere, except
In New England. The bull snake is
quite harmless, but is n powerful con-
strictor. 1t lays eggs and feeds upon
birds, rodents and eggs. Ii swallows
an egg whole. and after the egg has
passed few inches down the throat
where II forms large swelling-the
serpent lifts it's head, elevates it's back
and exertS downward pressure until
thS shell breaks Owing to a curious
construction OF it's epiglottis it's hiss
is 80 loud and so well sustained as to
reeembel the sound of red-hot iron
being plunged in water. The maxi
mum length OF these snakes is seven
and half feet. Their color is white.
with the exception OF the head and
and the latter bpown-August Wide
World Magazine.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
Random Burrows t,y RaubO.

peat less. 'N
The win OF some people is simply
won't"
makes good use Of It.
A good shotgun IS a mighty ene
thing 20 kill time with.
money has no occasion 20 use a
megaphoDe when It talks.
Christianity is only ChristAke when
1t eliminates all hate.
Live and the world throws dirt at
You; ole and IT brings flowers
Truth Is too big for one mans mind
10 hold but modicuHn OF It
We enjoy no work 80 well as that
which makes the other fellow sweat.
II takes plenty OF sunshine to color
the apple red and moonshine the nose
pound 10 rid the country of all the
hogs.
II n is a reproaeh TO be run by a
woman, then the most OF us are un-
der a cloud.
When you start out to climb TO the
top OF the ladder make sure that IL
is sound.
Contentment is not In ionine
around when there is seed corn to
be tested.
When a woman starts out with a
lasso IT takes a mighty smart boy to
escape the rope
One chap who believes In the con-
servaton of the forests is the unruly
school boy.
Some very sharp traders have been
known TO pay entirely too much for a
good time.
1t is no more true that anger Is
righteous Indignation than that every
fat man is q Tart.
II there is no rest for the wicked,
then what Is tho 'azy man after as he
lies In the shade?
Among all the fools there is none
bigger than he who thinks he can get
something for nothing.
The hookworm is surely not to
blame for all the laziness; that would
be too much for any poor worm to
have to bear
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
Sarah Bcrnhardt ON Women Soldiers.

1 remember, says Bernhard, in the
Augsut Strand, when I first appeared
as the Due de Reichstadt. / thought
TO myself how little disadvantage sex
is TO a woman who wishes to play
distinguished part, not merely on
the stage. but in real life. Women
are only weak when their characters
are weak. Surely Louis XVI did not
think women were weak when bat
talions of them were surrounding his
palace at Versailles. My experience
has shown me that French women are
more fearless, more competent than
the women of other nauons. They
would not plead their sex in the face
Of the enemy. Just as Jeanne dare
was a born military elader. so. in case
Of a crisis today, many women would
be found who. If men were pusillani-
nous, would cry with Lady Macbeth:
Give me the daggers!"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
NAME DELEGATES
To CONVENTION
Board Adopts Resolutions Re-
questing City Council Also to
Send DelegatiOn-Suspend
Old Rule to Collect
Fees.

RIG H MOND, VAS eciRl.-
Delegates to the Atlantic Deeper
Waterways Association convention,
which is TO be held on August 31st. in
providence. r. l., were named this
morning by the board OF directors of
the Chamber of Commerce.
John C Freeman, a member Of
the James River Improvement COM
mittee, and Business Manager Dab
ney, OF the chamber. explained clear
~ the purpose Of the association.
which is TO make all streams possible
navigable. The chief work, which
the association has in view Just now.
is 10 raise enough money from the
Inherent States, the Federal Govern
ment and from individuals, and or
carnations TO secure an inland wa
ter route from Boston to the South
rms waterway is to be through Cape
COD, Into Long Island Sound, through
the sound and across New Jersey into
upper Delaware Bay and into upper
chesapeake Bay down through the
chesapeake and into Albemarle
Sound.
The object of appointing delega-
nons from Richmond to the conyen-
tion at Providence is two-fold. one
IS TO promote the plans OF the Assoc
citation and to do all possible to make
them a success, and the other Il to
secure the next convention for Rich
mond.
The Richmond delegates win make
vigorous fight for the 1911 conven-
ton and expect to capture IL The
convention was held at Norfolk last
year and the city Yves packed with
delegates and others Interested in the
project. Business Mnnager Dabnev
estimates the number OF epople who
Will be brought to Richmond by the
convention as between 1000 and !. 500.
II can be seen at a glance what this
would mean TO the city and what
great Inducements the city can aSford
to oner for the convention.
AT the Norfolk conventioo. held last
year, each city represented pleAeed
HSed 10 secure 90 many members Of
the Atlantic Deeper wetegwaSs Aeso-
citation az 50 per annuTn. The Rich
mono deteGatson promised twenty-five
members. AS the bylaws of the Cham.
Der or Commerce forbids the business
manager TO solicit funds for anythsnE
save the dues, the boArd OF directors
this morning adopted resolutions re-
scinding this law Ia this particular
case and authorfxing Mr.. Daboey TO
collect the IS Zee from eli who EiE-
nified their intention TO become mem
oers. The twenty-five members will
probably be secured within q short
while. Many OF the directors present
signed the cards at once.
deiesa9fon fr0 rs the the Pef Of 81 COME the
meree, which was appointed at this
mornings meeting by the chair:
John 9. Corley. chairman; E. c. Laird,
w 4, Shembers, John c. Freeman and
W. T. DabDey.
The board adopted reeolutsoos re-
questing the City Council 10 name a
delegation TO represent the city. The
Governor has already appointed dele
lions from Richmond. all OF which Will
make every EFFORT TO induce the con-
ventSon 30 assemble in Richmond In
Four new members Of the Chamber
OF Commerce were elected this morning.
Ihey are; C. Manning. Jr.. z e Davis
oacco Company.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
HAD GOOD FAMILIES
BUT ARE NO GOOD
seven WhAee Migrants. Bern b HfSher
StntzOOs In Society, Sentenced
TO Jan.

RICH MOND, VASE eciaI-
buchanan. you've got as good q
wife as any man in the State OF Vir-
GINA She's too good for you.
Thomas, you had one OF the best faith
ere that ever lived in Richmond. Che
nault, you're making a 6ne out living
up TO your family standing. Thombs,
Vaughan, Crane and all of you'll
know you all; you've been here be-
fore-you're vags OF the worst type
Ninety days In JAN for each OF you
and that goes"
In this manner Justice Crutchfield
disposed OF the cases of seven white
men, arrested as Migrants and for
trespaSsing on the property on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. W Of
ficers Kuhn, Werner and Matt yester-
day afternoon. The men, all of whom
presented sorry appearance in Po-
lice Court this neutrality-suspicious.
each had made an effort to improve
his personal appearance by a scrub
and attempt at hair-combing-were
George Thombs. James Chenault, w.
Valient, r. Q. Thomas, w. S. Buch-
ananI John Crane and George
Vaughan.
While Buchanan mas made his ap-
pearance before Justice Crutchfeld
many times, he seems to be the VIC
tim of malady which compels him
TO act the part of a hobo at intervals.
Is we'll known there and is q travel
ing salesman. Periodically he comes
to Richmond, gets down to the con-
dition in which he was found yester-
day, and his wife usually comes for
him and takes him home.
Buchanan is a man of good appear
ance, although his condition this
morning failed to emphasize it, is we'll
educated, claims TO be q graduate Of
Randolph-Macon College and a class
mate of United States Senator Claude
A. Swanson.
Chief of Police Werner this morning
received a letter from Buchanan's
wife, in which she stated that her hus-
band had left home for Richmond sew
eral days ago. and as she had heard
nothing from him she feared that he
had again fallen by the wayside, and
asked that he be located and she noti-
fed. Her letter contained the addi-
tional information that her husband
had with him a sample case with $3.50
worth Of fine raZors in it An inves-
tigation by the police disclosed the fact
that since he has been in the city,
Buchanan has been disposing OF valu-
able raZors, none of which sell for less
than 50 each, for 81.
Major Werner will notify Mrs
Buchanan of her husbands situation
and it is expected that she will come
and make an effort to Sc
cure his release from the jail sentence
of ninety days.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
AGAIN HEADS VA.
COURT CLERKS
FATHER OF VIRGINIA ASSOCIA-
1AON RE-ELESTED, TREHY DE-
Ginning IN HIS FAVOR.

NORFOLK, VA Special.-James
V. Trehy. clerk OF the Norfolk city
courts, declined the presidency of the
Virginia Court Clerks Association af-
ter being unanimously elected. Mr.
Trehy declared that the retiring pres
i0ent, A. S. Johnston, OF Isle OF Wight
the father Of the association, who
has worked 30 hard to get il on it's
feet, should again head the organiza-
t$0D- Mr.. Johnston was elected
The other officers are Walter Chris
Don, clerk of the Hastings Court.
Richmond. first vice president; John
Crosby, OF Staunton, third vice presi-
dent; secretary-treasurer. II. II. Holt
Of Hampton; executive committee. w.
L Maopin, of Albemarle; II. s. Hutch
inson- of Mecklneburg; Philip H
Gold. OF Frederick; Charles e. Dennit.
of Roanoke, and Alvah II. Martin. of
Norfolk county.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18

haoe humble longing chat has
newer boea ooufeRsed
a hoogt1g I have striven N vain to
- oUxy IN nay breast;
1 vast TO take ride oace mere when
days arc act hoe aad muggy,
SsASno bttte Jogging hose IN some
Old shabby buggy.
OFT gIn hurled a50nR the road IN
someone's RRe machine
At such a poce 1 cannot ten a brown
heId from a green.
l went to amhle out at peace. unhead-
ing what they say.
And watch with Joy an ancient horsa
dick ancient dies away.
never see landscape now that Ia
not scuddinS by
In gales OF wind and clouds OF dust be-
Tore my goggled eye:
4uS pensive cows are gallopfnR. the
hens are sQuawking past:
IL anything seems peaceful. I know 4,
VIII not last.
nave no great ambition. and I don't
desire to shine
as heroine OF accidents in the auto
mobile line;
@nAs my plebetan longing. vtthout
bubble or remorse-
want that shabby buggy and I want
that ancient horse,
trace Duffield Goodwin. in Good
Housekeeping.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
CLAIM LEASING OF NATURAL,
ROCK TO PRIVATE PLANTERS
IS ILLEGAL.
NEWPORT NEWS VA -

NEWPORT NEWS, VA Special
]. Z. Mills, an oyster planter of Isle
of Wight county, yesterday reported
to State Oyster Inspector w. f. Law
son that some fifty oystermen pro-
ceeded to pull up the private oyster
stakes in James River from Mulberry
Island to Warwick River. a distance
OF ten miles. Mills says the tonguers
declare that they are not afraid of the
State oyster police of the State Board
Of Fisheries, and that they propose
to clean the river Of all private oyster
stakes.
They claim that the State commits
sion has violated the law by leasing
the natural rock to private planters,
and that they will fight until the tong
ers get q square deal from the State.
It is generally understood that the
tongers of York county also will clean
York River OF private stakes. Oyster
police boats Will be sent to the scene.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
billing the Star

But there is one trick the old
fashioned advance man used to play
to good advantage that the advance
man OF today still uses.
1t is often one OF the duties OF -
man ahead of the show to secure hotel
accommodations for the star, so that
she or he may not be troubled about
engaging rooms. Or, even If the ad-
vance man has not done this, he makes
sure to find out at what hotel the
star Is going to stop and acts accord >
ingly. Having plastered the city
thoroughly with Autographs OF his star
he will then devote special efforts on
that portion leading from the railroad
station TO the stars hotel The fences
along the route the actor or actress
must travel will be covered with his
billing. the bare walls will Shrek with
mis- name and face, and the hotel lobby
VIII contain at least one big, smashing
photograph or postor. And the street
leading from the hotel to the theater
Will be similarly treated: so that the
star, going to work, will see how the
advance man has worked and will say:
We'll: he certainly has done ii
thoroughly! I'm the best billed at
traction in this town, all right!
And, as he says this, the man ahead
or the show is a hundred miles away.
IN some other town, doing the same
Things over and over again: but with
at least one set purpose-to make a
showing along the routes his star wifi
take. -
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
Mako GardenI snakes Work.

A new use for snakes was discover
ed on the farm Of Hon. Samuel K. Nc
Laughlin. a few miles east OF Cadiz.
OHIO. by Mr.. Charles Albright a farm
er- He saw a garden snake coiled
ABOUT q potato plant near him. and
killed X.
He was surprised In a few minutes
10 see another snake coiled about the
top Of a plant in another row, and, be-
ing curious to know what the snakes
could be doing in such a position, he
watched for q few moments, and was
rewarded by seeing the snake gather
the potato bugs from all over the
plant, and eat them with an apparent
relish He allowed this snake TO have
It's freedom. and he says there would
De work for quite a little army Of
these reptiles in his potato field.
Many farmers refuse to allow
snakes OF any kind found in this sec
tton 10 be killed, as they declare they
destroy hundreds OF Geld mice. rats
and even ground squirrels, that are
such pest to farmers in destroying
grain OF different kinds at different
seasons OF the year.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
n BernharCit Trick.

Madame Sarah Bernhardt. who is
supposed TO be something OF an artist
as well as an actress, was recently
called upon In one of her marvellous
creations TO enact the role OF a sculp-
tor, and to model a certain bust in
view OF the audience. This fairly cleo
trihed the critics, but when going into
rhapeodies over the technical skill In
handling the clay which Madame
Bernhardt exhibited they showed that
they knew little of the artistic tricks
OF actors and actresses; as a matter
OF tact, she does nothing Of the kind.
The bust Is modelled and baked. and
over II is placed damp clay of the
same color. This the talented actress
merely pulls OF. leaving the beauti-
fully-modeled head underneath
Fro uSthe August Strand.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18

The Treasury entered the new fiscal
ysaI, July LIST. with a surplus of So
tVz,4Sz.Oo. A year ago at the beginning
MacNeagh was confronted with a de-
hcit OF $5S,734,000. The estimates made
075.0OO. F'''
In statement issued at the close
or business IL was stated that The
the fiscal year appeared to verify the
accuracy OF the estimated deficiency.
although there had been a noticea bi a
increase In receipts, on account OF Gus
toms, most of which was probably at
tributable to heavier imports OF goods
upon which the duties were to be in
tarin, for the long discussion proceed
ing the enactment of the recent law
anorded ample opportunity to antici-
laid. ~ 10
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
Choosing Chews.

Il tell you Caleb. what's a fact, you'd
better listen too;
You know when I set started once
I'll say my say clear thru.
know you'd rather go to Jail than
hear me scold and nag.
But II you can chew tobacco, sir,
why can't I chew the rag7
You must have your tobacco or the
universe falls flat.
scold the baby, kick the cat!
IL Tor one single half day you have
to do without,
You say swearwords, call people
names, and fume and fuss and
pout.
Il wish you'd raise an acre, once, and
watch me set the brakes,
I'd stew IT and I'd fry it aud I'd bake
I'd stir IL ,H up and Gn1 mix y IN with ar,A-.,
thing you eat,
TIL TO be without tobacco once you'd
think one royal treat
Wouldn't taste such stun as that for
ali OF kingdom come,
But you just chew, the whole day
sna aIeSh' IKE some Old beer
Why. Caleb sparks! Sometimes I
think ~ surely have a ut
when all day long. from room to room.
you spit aud SPIT add split
Last night found a soaking ausd
But oh! you think IT'S terrible wAen
my turn comes 10 chew
Well chew Il them. tust oheTi
6H you remember. Caleb Sparks, that
IN chew sorethizs. too.
For every time yoa chew and sptt
,.,, you'n hear me say rAS say,
IN read the riot act 10 ycai rro1 Row
till Judgement dayl
1 Know you'd rather 30 - ian THAI
hear me scold and nag.
Bur II you will chew tobacco, cir, Tn
bound to chew the rag
-ExchaAGe
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18

Reports from Rome TO the efTect
that Cardinal Rampolla. former sec
rotary OF state for the Vatican, had
taken charge OF the situation super
ceding Cardinal Merry Del Val, were
received with no regret here on the
part OF the Clericals' opponents.
The committee OF the striking Bill
oao miners appeared to conduct me-
EQUATIONS looking toward an aban-
donment OF the strike while the terms
are peing settled b the Cortz today
continued its deliberations in the
North, but the advices from the
BASQUE region give little indication OF
a settlement.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
gRAYSER-S NERVE AND BONE
LINIaGENT.

YEARS A SUCCESS
After being n,ade and used In thou
SANDS ~ homes as the eegt remedy
fnR all aches Vnd pains for fOrty>1ve
pears. We have decided to show our
appreciation by doubling the size OF
sU e6c bottles. You win never know
how much difference there could be
In IMMINENT untn you have tried the
eaa original FRAYSER'S NERVE
AND BONE LINIMENr. For Man
~ Beast
]. W. FRAYSER & CO.,
1901 e Main ST.
Richmond. Va
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-08-18
Hats for Young Girls.

Many fiounced hats are being worn
by young girls, the materials being
lace or plested chiffon over lace. The
forms these hats take are extremely
diversified, some of them being tall.
inverted pot shapes, with seven or
eight-inch lace fiounces draped from
the top OF the high crown and falling
an inch or more below the brin ali
round. Festoons of baby rosebuds not
larger In diameter than half an inch
are used around the tops OF the
crowns OF such lace hats; or, a single
tinted gardenia with foliage is placed
at the left side OF the front-Har-
per's Bazaar.