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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
SCHOOL FAIRS.

Thirty counties in Virginia will hold
school fairs this fall. Several such
fairs have already been held this year
and have been remarkably successful.
the one held at Manassas lately hav'
ing been the chief county event OF
the whole year Campbell county held
the first school fair three years ago.
and since that time the idea has taken
hold in many of the counties of the
Commonwealth to such an extent that
it is believed that 1t will not be long
until every county will have one
ITO connect the school with the prac-
teal affairs OF life" Most schoolgirls
become housekeepers sooner or later.
and should know how to do the many
things which housekeeping requires
cooking. sewing and the ordering of
household matters. Many of the boys
are to become farmers, and should be
Interested in practical work on the
farm. The object of the school fair
is to interest the girls and boys In
Just these Things,
Prizes are offered the boys for the
best yield of corn, potatoes OF tobacco
The girls compete for prizes for the
best loaf of bread. the best round of
butter, the finest cake, the best pie. or
for the best handmade apron. The
spirit of competition is keen among
the boys and girls, and they enter into
such friendly contests with intense
interest, The farm and the home are
emphasized in youthful minds.
These fairs are usually organized
by teachers or principals OF the
schools, while the prizes are offered
by local mercantile or manufacturing
concerns, or by publlc-spiritod citizens
OF the county
These fairs arc held as rule, in
the fan, and al the county seat. People
come in from al parts Of the county
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
EoOn For MILLIONS.

When Nautilus, that arch pessimist.
laid down his theory that the worlds
capacity for supporting life would soon
be reached, he tried to limit the future
to his own knowledge. The wheattields
Of the northwest of Canada and TIL =
Argentine for century rebuffed Nal
thusian doubters. Then the tide of
life crept up again, and the yield per
acre lessened But Just at the critical
moment another discovery far more
remarkable than that of new wheat
fields is made IL the experiments of
Mr.. A, D. Hall, the most distinguished
agricultural expert in England, prove
practical.
Mr. Hall has found that soil when
now produces 10 bushels of wheat to
the acre could easily be made to pro-
duce 100 bushels if the pernicious bac-
terra in the soil called phofocytes
could be removed. 1t is a matter OF
comparatively recent knowledge that
the plants grow not because OF the
soil, but rather because of the bacteria
in the soil. Therefore the object of
science and experimentation has been
To encourages the helpful and destroy
the bad bacteria. Now 1t seems set
tied that the moderate application OF
heat will accomplish this purpose, SO
that the pi.ofocytes will be killed and
the .'nitrifying" bacteria allowed to
carry on unmpeded their benefcent
work The world is filing up, but we
will not starve yet, In spite of the
melancholy Nautilus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

to the fair to see tho exhibits and
to hear addresses by good speakers
on practical subjects Sometimes there
are floral parades in connection with
these fairs, and other TEXTURES have
been introduced.
These school fairs ought to be held
In all of the counties of the state.
They represent an effort to properly
correlate the school with the practical
things of the life that must be begun
when school days are over They Justly
stress the lea thatSeducation is prepa-
ration for work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
The historical pageant.

cat the University of Virginia. July A.
In paint and powder, deft and sweet.
In turbelows, with fairy feet
She steps from out the past;
And malks a stately minuet
With nameless knights and squires,
we'll met
Erstwhile woman, now a queen.
She witches all the college green
With her glorious smile;
And marks stately minuet
With nameless knights and squires,
well met
With courtly grace you'll not forget
No outworn age bit seems renewed 4
In wornan's eYerchanging mood
tshe learned OF Dio's dalghter),
And marks q stately minuet
with nameless knights and squlres.
well met
With an ancient grace you'll not forget
EDMOND FoNTAINE.
Charlottesville. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
Campaign Speaking

The Following appointments for pub
ic speaking have been announced by
Peyton f. ST. Clair, chairman of the
Ninth District Democratic Committee,
HENRY C. STUART.
Abingdon, September 26.
Saltville. September &c (night).
Bristol, September "a (ntght).
Chtlhowie. September 2S.
Mendoza September 30 q P. Nj.
Damascus. September 80
Ewing, October 8.
Pennington Gap, October 4.
Big Stone Gap. October 5.
Laurel Hill, october 6 Il P. NJ.
Nickelsville, october q p. No.
Fort Blackamore, October s u P. NJ.
Dungannon. October s (nighD
wise Courthouse, October 10.
BlackWater, October IL.
harrisburg, October 10.
Marion, October A.
Wytheville. October II.
Pulaski, October IS.
stand Courthouse, October 10.
a ShEtNAaI aS THOMAS s. MARTIN
( Sa!tyille, September &c (night)
Bristol, September 81 (nlght).
GhllhoWle, September IS.
naleWell, October IL.
lEsiEl'ltcEliSENTA,rIyE Fl. d. FLOOD.
Gate CITY, September %.
Bristol. september OF (ntght).
Chllhowie, September %.
Sc SENATOR CLAUDE a. SWANSON.
HafroWs, September &c (night).
DUBLIN, September 81 (night).
ChilhoWie, September 2S.
MENDOZA September 20.
Damascus September 80
! Ewing, October 3.
Pennington Gap, October a.
Big. Stone Gap, October s.
Pattonsvile, October 6.
Clinchport October Z,
Fort Blackamore, October
Bland courthouse, October 10.
Wise courthouse, October 10.
Blackwater, October II.
Pearisburg,, October is.
JUDGE s. w. WILLIAMS.
Sand lick, September 90.
Clintwood, September 81.
II. TATE IRVINE,
+ Gate City, <Septembor %,
Tazewell. October IL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
LOST IN THE sHuFFLE.

The opinion obtains among public
men who desire to achieve the passage
of the income tax amendment to the
Federal Constitution that 1t will be
"lost in the general political shuttle"
This is contamination ardently to be
wished for, and If 1t shall be the fate
of this proposed Sixteenth amend
ment' to be rejected by the negligence
OF some of the States to consider It
at all, Virginia will share with Mas
sachusetts the honor of having stem
med the tide in favor of the PROPOSE
ton and directed the movement the
other way.
year ago the amendment was pro-
posed TO the people of the States by
Congress Since then seven States,
Georgia, Alabama, Maryland, Illinois,
South Carolina, Oklahoma and Missis-
sippi have ratified the amendment. Be
side Massachusetts and Virginia, which
have gone on record against it, several
other States have deferred final action,
and Will probably be content to let the
matter lie on the table for all time.
1t was generally expected by Con-
gress that the amendment would be
vigorously advocated by both parties
In the majority Of the States. Con-
trary 10 such belief most OF the poli-
ticai conventions held up 10 this time
have ignored the subject. This has
caused much surprise 10 the friends
of the amendment. Little interest is
taken In the matter. 1t Is not a live
Issue. Other matters completely over.
shadow 1T.
On the other hand. the income tax
amendment cannot be called dead Is
sue. A majority of the state I.egisla-
lures have yet 10 aet upon IL Twenty
one Of these mset IN January No
one can say what action they may
take, but the opinion OF political
writer's Is that not enough of them
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
Daily Queries and Answers
- Address all communications for this column ope Editor
TinesDispatc. No problems solved,
stamps valued and dealers will be given

ed "Mannahatin," and later Man
nahatta" one or two old authorities
spell 1t "Manhntes. The translation
Of the word, however II may be spell
ed, Is given as small Island"
Arnold.
Please tell one OF your readers where
Benedict Arnold died and was buried,
am firm In the belief that for bravery
on the battlefield Arnold had no supa-
rior and that he was the real victor
Mt the battle of Saratoga What be-
came of his family?
Arnold died in London on June ia.
1901, and was buried in cemeterv
there, but whether there Is anythins
still remaining to mark his grave the
records do not say
There is no disputing the fact ina.
Arnold was man of great courage
and strateglst of no mean ability
In war. Sympathizers have from time
to time commended that he had great
sonous plot to surrender West Point
to the British. but that is question
that must forever be left to the re-
cords of the War Department.
His wife-the second-was guiltless
of any share in the plot for which he
was forced to take refuge IN England.
She died in 1904. BY his first wife Ar a.,
mold left three sons. ana several cnilu-
rem as well by his second. His eldest
sons received commissions in the Brit
ish army, supposedly as tardy
acknowledgment of his services to
England in America, he himself hav-
ing been practically barred from the
service.
Arnold's second son. James Robert
son Arnold rose to the rank of iieu-
tenant-general anu was made aide de
camp to King William ". He was
knighted by the sovereign in recognt-
ton of his services.
Others OF Arnold's children attained
to places of honor, and one of his
grandsons, Capt. William Traill Ar
mold, gallant soldier was killed in
the Crimean War.
Carry BODY on ocean Liner.
Will you define in your valuable pa
per thu authority of the captain Of an
ocean steamer in case of the death
OF passenger II he has ample assur-
ance OF sufficient funds to defray all
the expenses VIII he bring the body
to the nearest port? Il. NJ.
IL passenger dies at sea arrange
ments can be made with the captain
of the steamer to carry the body to
port. This is invariably done. All
that is necessary Is for interested
parties to give the captain assurance
OF being able to care for the body
upon landing. and in such an event
the captain has the body properly car
ed for until the end OF the trip.
Water Analysis.
Please state in your column If water
is analysed free. If so, by whom. etc?
SUBSCRIBER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
The oyster Troubles.
TO the Editor OF The Times ispatc

TO the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
, siE--Your oyster editorial of Thurs
day, which / have Just seen, was on
tlrely uncalled for, bscatse there was
no ground foreysp,r, stattsments or as
ssulnptlons, so far as my actions in the
James River matter We're concerned.
No such indiscrimlnate embargo was
placed upon the planters, Less than
ten out of hundred OF more were
requested to suspend operations for a
all but one ready assepted. This was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
ASSESSING THE RAILROADS.

Physical valuation of railroads was
the last cry of radicalism five years
ago. To-daI it is being used in con-
sentative Virginia SO fast does the
world move
DR.. Douglas s. Freeman, the Tax
Commission expert, in explaining the
object Of the commission, says
The simple cost of reconstruction,
however, is by no means a correct
basis for the assessment Of railroad
property in itself. Some railroads are
much more prosperous than others
with equal holdings and some COM
panies are making large dividends
whore others are barely meeting their
running expenses. All of these facts
must be taken in consideration when
adding to the cost OF constructing
the railroads or deducting from that
figure in valuing their property"
This statement raises no presump
ton that the taxing authorities de-
sire or intend any unfair discrimi
nation against the railroads. Rather,
with open mind they desire TO receive
and study all information casting light
on the very difficult question of public
service taxation. Already the ground
as being cleared. The day when rail-
reads were above the law and the
people. because the railroad repre-
sentatives controlled legislation, is
passing, or Las passed.
The shriexs of stock holders about
vested rights no longer threaten
or dismay, for the public knows tho
value of the railroads to proBreGs
and to civilization and that knowledge
will guarantee the railroads fair and
liberal treatment in the long run. But
the public also has dearly bought
knowledge OF discrimination in freight
rates ana evasion of taxes. These IN
fuences, too. must be given duo
weight.
In Virginia relations between the
public and the common carrier have
never been as strained as in the far
West. and that mutual understand
ing will greatly help in reaching a fair
conclusion as to the proper basis not
only for taxation but for freight rates
as well.
1t is stated that the railroads In
Virginia are taxed on valuation OF
only IS per cent, while the average
of all real estate assessments is 40
per cent. If this is so, then on the
face the railroads are avoiding one
third Of the taxes paid by average
cit,zens.
At present the total railroad prop
erty in Virginia, including stores.
rolling stock and real estate, as we'll
ms road beds, is assessed at $4,000
600. In addition to taxes on this
valuation. the railroads pay franchise
tax of s4766So per annum On the
pasis of thirty-ive cents on the one
hundred dollars this sum of money
represents a capitalized value of
s13s.1so. 600.
So far az the State is concerned
therefore,. the railroads are paying
taxes now on valuation of s227,ooo.-
900.
q To compare these figures with the
total capitalization and market value
of the securities represented by the
roadbeds and equipment within the
State would prove suggestive and
helpful Doubtless this is the purpose
the Tax Commission has in view.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

One of our contemporaries fears that
If additions continue to be made to the
staff of "the Outlet" there will be
more contributors than consumers"
Never mind. The Colonel has always
been successful handleS of the col
lection plate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

1t is really pathetic to read the
laments Of the Roanoke papers over
the failure Of the aeroplane to fly high
at the fair In Roanoke last week. The
aeroplane flights in Richmond next
week will. we hopes set precedent
for successful aviation in Virginia.
Here's hoping.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Jones, He Pays the Freight" is the
heading of an article in the Roanoke
World referring to the fact that the
cigarette consumer WILL by reason OF
the increased taxes on tobacco, get
fewer "tacks" in his packs" Maybe
Jones would get more tobacco If he
paid the piper
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
Lord Byron was not the only ma,

Lord Byron was not the only man
who went to sleep in obscurity and
awoke the next morning to find hin-
self famous. A current magazine
prints an interesting story written a
month ago of the great aviators of
the present, but makes no mention of
Grahame- White who is now heralded
as the aerial Napoleon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
ncnf Mutes Entcrt.,in.d.

L.ynchburg Va, September 25.-
Miss Iettie Campbell, a deaf. mute,
who lives In stewart Street, entertain
ed a number OF her deaf mute friends
at her home at birthday party All
Of the invited guests were deaf mutes,
and after @ long chat supper was
served.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Uncle Joe" Cannon says that the
problem before the American people
is how to raise one thousand million
dollars year. Most of US think the
problem is how not to raise one thou
SAND million dollars year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Congressman Saunders that is and
Congressman Saunders and Stuart that
shall be.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
Voice Of the People,

Communications must not con-s
tain more than 800 words.
When this limit liz exceeded lets
tiers will be returned.
No anonymous communication
will be accepted.
stamped envelope, with tho
writer's address, must accompany
every communication.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

They say we are going to have far
mer President in the White House soon.
All prospective candidates in Virginia
will do we'll to do their preliminary
handshaking at the State Fair next
week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Old Mr.. Denies is again at work over
that Taft-Roosevelt conference. When
will friend Shorter and higher" ap.
near2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

A sick kitten is powerful strong
compared with sick automobile am
bulance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Good morning! Have you paid as
you entered?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Manhattan.
You will do me a favor If you Will
let me know the origin of Manhattan"
as a name for the island of New York.
Common consent attributes the name
to the Indians. OriginallY 1t was SPELL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Is the Mayor really going to 20 up
In the air?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
Rose Culture Pamphlet.

Rose Culture Pamphlet.
l. VIII you please tell me in your
Query and Answer Column where / can
get a book or pamphlet on rose culture?
q Where can l get a small book en-
titled Songs for Little ones at Home?
1. Write to the United states De-
partment of Agriculture, Washington,
D. G.
2. Send self-addressed postal for
this information. We cannot give
dealers, names in this column.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Hist! The press agents are descend,
ing upon us,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
TO Lehigh alone.

"s. A. G."
What Is the meaning or the initials
sent out by inmates of Catholic con-
vents?
They stand for "st. Anthony Guide"
st. Anthony is the patron saint OF
messengers, and the letters are an APP
letter safely to it's destination.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
Discovery OF Klondike Gold.

Who was the first white man to dis
cover gold in the Klondike?
j. w. Carmack who learned from a
squaw the secret of the gold mines
which hadsbefore that been contided to
Indians only. In August. 1896, with
the rudest kind of apparatus, he wash
ed out in Bonanza Creek, s1.i20 in
eight days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
The UnIycrsity,. INN Record.

ton in your Query Column: How many
Football games, and to whom. did the
University of Virginia lose during
1908? ID. l.. w.
To Lehigh alone.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26
An Anno,inr vii

VIII.
A mill company erected mill on
a corner lot directly opposite to a cor
ner lot owned by myself, right in the
heart OF the borough. During the
summer months they raise or lower
the windows and the racket OF the
machinery Is so intense that they have
virtually ruined the value OF my prop
erty for renting purposes or for home
for myself. Could the company be
compelled to keep the windows closed
fronting my property or be otherwise
liable for damages? READER.
The facts which you have set forth.
are sufficient basis for petition to
obtain an injunction against the mill
company to abate the nuisance. Wheth-
er or not you would be able to estab-
lish your claim and the right to be
believed would depend upon the nature
of the evidence and the circumstances
attending the erection and establish
ment of the mill. The matter is one
which would require investigation by
q lawyer in fun possession OF all the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-26

Water Analysis.
Please state in your column If water
is analysed free. II so, by whom. etc?
SUBSCRIBER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-29
HINCkLEY-WAGNER.
Very Pretty Wedding at Moody Me-
mortal Chapel, Good VIII Farm.

Hnckley, Me, July 2S.-(SpeciaD -
The Moody Memorial chapel at Good
Will Farm was Wednesday the scene
of very pretty wedding when Walter
Palmer Hinckley, son of Rev. George
Walter Hinckley, and Miss Nellie
Dorothy Wagner were united in mar
riage. The bridal party entered the
chapel at eleven o'clock. The deco
rationS were evergreen and birch with
sprays of sweet peas, and the bridal
arch was covered with delicate waving
green and large punches of sweet peas.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
white meSSaline and wore white veil
with orange blossoms and carried
boquet of white sweet peas. The other
members of the brides party were also
gowned in white and carried boquets
of white and pink sweet peas. MISS
Freda Wagner of BrOokline, Mass,
sister of the bride, was the maid OF
honor; the bridesmaids were Miss
Selma f. Smith of West Newton.
Mass. a graduate of Wellesley. Miss
Faith Hinckley, sister of the groom.
and Miss Bessie Dutton of Waterville.
ii
attended by his brother. Edward T.
Hincklev, and the ushers were Edward
Coleman Macdonald of Savannah.
Georgia. and Frederick Payne Raw
son of Hinckley. The ceremony was
performed by the groom's father ana
the single ring service was used. Inc
bride was given away by her GUARDIAN
Hon. L. L. Walton of SkoWhegan'
MANY beautiful gifts were received ny
the bride.
The groom is a graduate of Bow
dojn College in the class OF l9o9,
member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity. and is associated with MS
father in the work of the Good Ill
Homes. He met the bride at school
nine wears ago. The couple will reside
in Hnckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-29

highly respected by his many friends.
His age was II years, II months and
26 days. He was the son of John and
Eleanor (Buxton) Mower and prac-
tically his entire life had been passed
in that section of the State. Funeral
services were held Thursday morning,
Rev. r. l.. OldS, pastor of the First
Baptist church. officiating.
notwithstanding the fact that the
autopsy performed on the body of the
infant son Of Edith Hurd of Hampden.
the death of which has aroused the
suspicious of the county authorities,
failed to show that the child died from
other than natural causes. County At
tornev Thompson will have an inquest
to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Some one has lied in this case" said
he Thursday morning. They told the
doctor at the time of the child's death
that they had sent it to Bangor to
board and they gave the street and
number of the place where it was
boarded. which proved to be wholly
fictitious. Later they admitted that
the child had died Now l want the
matter sfted to the bottom and II
there is anything wrong [ want 10
know it. AS soon as Mr.. Knight COM
pletes his examination of the stomach
and parts of the viscera of the child
shall order an inquest held.