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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

After all, the colored girl did not at
tend the ball in East Orange. New
Jersey. Her white schoolmates or
ganizcd the entertainment under an
other charter and had a far better
time than If their colored sister had
been present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

The Macon Telegraph does former
Governor Glenn, of North Carolina. a
srievous wrong when it says that he
has exhausted the prohibition aues-
ton as "a fountain of intoxicating elo-
auence.'' when everybody knows that
Governor Glenn does not touch drop.
and that his eloauence is, never "intox-
icatins." II he would not talk so
loud 1t might be called soporihc. but
never, never. no never, 'intoxicating."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Somebody seems to be sleeping on
the Homecoming Week" proposition.
II it is to be given. there is no time
to be lost in making the arrangements.
Probably Norfolk or Lynchburg might
be willing to take the Initiative.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23
Daily Queries and Answers
Address al Query Editor
Times Dispatch
or stamps valued and dealers be given
Keller Pear Trees.

Keller Penr Trees.
have nice young orchard with
Keller pear trees They are getting
turning black. Can you advise q treat
ment for them? a SUBSCRIBER
Write to the State Entomologist. vir-
ginin Polytechnic Institute, Blacks-
burg, Va, for full Information.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

|
Including the game Friday. the 18th.
Danville had won twelve ain row.
Acts or Assembly.
Please inform me whore J. can pur-
chase the last acts OF the Legislature
OF virginia, 1903 and 1910. Giving the
new new laws that went into effect June Is.
iolO, cursing over telephones and other
plasphe1noua abuse uttered against the
law. Please state price Of same2
S. NJ. y.
You doubtless refer to the Acts OF
no. session OF Assembly In 1909. These
acts can be purchased from the Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth, state Capitol,
Richmond. Va
Outstanding Indictments.
!. II person Is indicted for felony
and appears and gives bail each time
Ihe trial ,,r Is set, but is not tried how
the case is stricken from the docket?
2. II warrant Is issued for a per-
son accused of a felony and he can
not be found, how long before the lin
A. SUBSCRIBER
/. The law does not make any pro-
vision on this subject. Where the case
IL cited again and again and tho Com
monwealth does not show any inclina-
tion to prosecute. q motion for the dis
missal of the indictment Is In order.
Consult your attorney.
2; There Is no limit to the, time an
Indictment for felony is valid.
Confederate Pensions.
/ recently saw Il clipping from your
paper in which II was stated that an
additional appropriation of $4,000 has
been ordered by the House for tho
benefit of disabled Confederate veter-
ans and their dependent widows. In
asmuch as your humble servant Is and
has been an aged and disabled Confed-
crate veteran for quite a long time,
having arrived at tho advanced ago
of three score and ten, I should bs
very glad to learn of prospect for
an increase to our very limited PEN
sion OF SO per month. which is most
we have ever received as yet.
w. II. NJ.
This appropriation was intended to
meet the needs OF those on the pen
sion rolls who had not been provided
for in the last distribution of pen
sions. The appropriation was not
made. The pensions for the coming
year will probable be what they were
last year.
Andrew Carnesic, Etc.
Please give me the addresses OF An
drew Carnegie and Miss Helen Gould.
Which one OF these do you think would
be best to write to for help on
church, L. T. G.
These addresses have been printed
SO often that We cannot give them space
that either Mr.. Carnegie or Miss Gould
would contribute 10 the church. Both
of them receive thousands OF such re-
quests every year and neither of them
ever see letters Of this character sent
them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Mr.. Taft appears to know how to use
the Big Stick on occasion, more's the
pity He is always more like himself
when he is following orderly prece-
dents and not attempting to do BY
force what Congress ought to do in
reason
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23
"I.eopleo In Norfolls, stc.

"I'eople" III Norfolk, Etc.
Where can | get the name and adj.
dress OF the people residing in the
following counties of Virginia: South
ampton, Norfolk and Princess Anne,
also Currtuck and Camden counties. in
North Carolina? A READER
You will lind the most prominent
people of these localities listed in the
State directories OF Virginia and North
Carolina You can probably get In
formation about others by writing to
the clerks OF the counties mentioned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Resides. New York is a Worlds Fab
all the time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Says the Charlotte Observer: When
the pulpit begins to speak out against
unpublished murder in Mecklenburg,
we have good hope that its end is at
hand" Undoubtedly, the pulpit could
help great deal by preaching against
all lawlessness; but the men who
serve on the juries in Mecklenburg
could help more. All that they have
to do is "a true verdict given accord
ing to the evidence"-the sheriff will
do the rest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Not for Us.
j. j. stone: If you VIII read the cap
ton of this column you will see why
your question cannot be answered here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23
"John L.,so Career.

I. From whom did John L. Sullivan
win the heavyweight championship?
q Did Sullivan break the mans arm
from whom he took the championship?
g. Was Jake Kilrain ever heavy
weight champion? NJ, II. ".
career, 1t could hardly be said that
there was heavyweight champion.
Sullivans achievements practically
made him the champion, though he had
to defend his honor among many
Corners. II one fight above another
must be picked out as giving him his
title his battle with Paddy Ryan in
San Francisco November l3. 1856, is
probably the one.
2. This does not appear from any
available account of the fight.
5. No; he challenged for tho fight.
but was defeated by sullivan IN fight
at Richburg, Miss. July 5. 1889, in the
seyenty-fitth round.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

IT is denied that Tom Murphy. the
new postmaster at Augusta. Georgia. Is
the champion poker-player Of Dixie"
We have never believed that he was.
He wouldn't care to be postmaster If
he held that championship. What we
really want to know. however, is do
they still teach poker in the public
schools of Augusta?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

games Dnnville has won UP until to-
day, June H. M. H. A.
Including the game Friday. the nth,
Danville had won twelve an row.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

1 see Joe Cans is said to be out In
the West. How old is Joe and when
did he begin his ring career2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Wagner last year batted 33S, play
ing in las games. He led the league,
but this year he has fallen much be-
hind his former figures,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

WnEner's Hating Average.
Please tell me what Wagner's batting
average was last season. Did ne lead
the league, and Is hesstill In the lead?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

You doubtless refer to the Acts OF
General Assembly Of 1910 There was
no session OF Assembly In 1909. These
acts can be purchased from the Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth state Capitol,
Richmond, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Davis and Lee Monuments.
Please inform me the kind OF gran
lite used in the construction OF the JEFF
ferson Davis and r. r. Lee memorials
in your city. .READER."
Both monuments are OF James River
granite.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

a TtEADER,
Joe Cans is n negro, born in Balti-
more, November %. 1875 He began
his fighting career in 1894.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Acts OF Assembly.
Please inform me where /. can pur-
chase the last acts OF the Legislature
LOT Virginia, 1909 and 1910. Giving the
new laws that went into effect June Is,
i9lO, cursing over telephones and other
plasphemous abuse uttered against the
law. Please state price OF same?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23
Confederate pennion..

This appropriation was intended to
sion rolls who had not been provided
for in the last distribution of pen
sions. The appropriation was not
made rho pensions for the coming
year will probable be what they were
last year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-23

Danville's Record.
Please tell me how many straighi
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-10-02
FIR TRIMMED Wells.
tho Latest Freak In Fashion for tho
Coming season In London.

IoNDoS. sept q The fur trimmed
veil Is the latest fr"lk in fashion for tho
coming season. II has Just made ~
appearance IN London and apparently j.
going - meet with favor
II the v"Il is brown u j. hord"rad with
seal-kIn. just q narrow edge Of u. II II j.
white .rmin. H. used Fpr gray wells
squirrel - tho trimming whI'" vell-
which hav" no fur Crrre-pundtug ~ color
are edged win som" kIni which make,
striking and effect We contrast
Fur lined motor v"lIs ar" also coming
into favor Squirrel lock - usually U.S. a
for these. 49, they an" merely lined for
warmth and Uu' Tor ornament Their"
- no fur whsr. the vel covers the hat
but a -auIrr - llh iu-id" the crapa dc
chin" When IN" veil Is drawn around
IN. head auI tied Ir her tho chin u covers
~" hick Of ~" head and ears and protects
each -rd" 81 tho face from draugh'
The weird di-igur.ng patterns - larg"
leaves. insects chnricolcrS aud aero
planes which W-r" --ar - IN. spriny
wells Lav" quite disappeared They wo-a
t"u damaging To- IT." appearance. - suit
the Engli-hwom1u. VIII rrtda- L.r-ri
on her complexion. - now only hr..
m'she~ With t",t"uu~. squ. TO- and p,rp.-
are worn
tn" long vide veil has r.IllrrJ tho
tight lIitl" veil the london woman !rayv
over her face year aE, SOW hpwiur
ends are Ia b" seed especially % tI,. Il.,.
wells, which are a yard aud turc,. gtil~t.r-
long and a ward ~ WIDTH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-10-02
~ BINO FISHES.
4 Notable Collection Now ON Exhibition
NJ the Aquarium.

The Aquarium has now a r.markabl.
collection % albino trout including. from
the state fish hatchery at bath. four
ulbino lake trout. each twenty one ur
tw"uty-'wp inches in length nud weighing
about three pounds. and from IN" stat.
fish hat cherry at Caleilnia twenty min.
albinp LAX" trout running about twelve
inches Ia length and weighing a pound
and half each. aud Dne albino brown
trout 81 about fifteen inches ia length
and about two pounds IN weight
Ih-S.' albiuo truu. which ar. all II a
clear cream white. including their fin.
with me- color about ih"m .XCeIs that of
thor charnci "ris' 3" bright ruby red eyes
at" all remarkable" th" larger ones not %
ably - b''raur.. 81 their zlgD
la ~ natural culprlng IN" lake trout
shows pu - upT.'r bDdy WHIT. Or RrayI-h
spots IN "a broN va lack ground On th.--.
larger albinp tab" from he spots can H..
dscern"d. looking a. very faint spots "
20" sam" color hi' g different weay.
would look ia "A woven fabric. tut th.-,..
spots show ~ family thar they would
never T." noticed ~ one unfamiliar with
this -I-'cl"s and - markings To the
casual eye these fishes present bodies Of
sold unbruk IN " hIts
tn" LAX" trout - a handson. fah and
'hes" RlhIno trout ar" perfect st,ccirpaus
without a bl"fnish They app.ar not As
freaks, but simply a. graceful and beau.
iiful whit" fishes To- display them 10
greater advantage Nv contrast the larger
aibihu iHk" trout are shown m a tank Of
brook trout. the~" a RIft ~ the south
Nd" Sportsman club ~ Long Island.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-10-02
WOTIONIESS SOL DIFRS.
strict Observance af Military discipline
Ivy court Guards.

Russia n gentleman Who not long Az
visited America had many interest ~ = thing
- tell htS American friends of hts eNper
"u"c- Will" a soldier ~ the Imperial Guar
% corp- composed entirely u mobiles. Rri
~ the irving htrdsh.pS not 81 warfare
Witch ~ -'rNiu" cuftil~d
IN" car was - constantly guarded art
there v"r" 80 many court ceremonies Rri
military or ufirIil occasions when II vas
r~ge--iry 90 remain IN rigidly correct pr-
-i'ion. sometimes FOR houra ~ time AMI
often with the mercury below zero clad 90
uniform gorgeous but overnight and Of 4 "a
insufficient number Of 'hicknsz-es. that o.
wnS often question whether a man could
maintain his post 10 the end without faint.
,uR or freezing
Russian soldiers have since th. days o.,
Peter tho Great suiovrd q reputation f.s
military stoliditv. u not precision. sxcelle
only los the G.rIuans Ne'a recent gAthsra-
81 curious historical anecdotes gives an o..
stance 81 the admirable immohh,y ~
-0ldi"r 81 ~" more eNoitIbic French 81
vas he one ~ the famous Old Gtla ri Of I...
great Napoleon. tut instead a nero p1lI..
guard ~ Napoleon N" t'tle In ~. hnvd4
II ~" ephem"ral brlliancc 81 ~. Se,nr
kmpr"
lie was posted on guard IN a corri.ipr ..
~" court. vh"Fe 10 stood 40 perfectly -r
that tho Prince imperial. then q child. ~
-eiy"d with an impi-h desire 20 STIR hin.
human behavior. 'uI ~ the hope Of d.Hr .
80 poured the contents uf a bag - s.g..
plum- suddenly into his boot The r
never moved nor 50 much as lover..l D. ..
sye-
Whom the reNt day the story was O..
fh- Empress she lad wager With e..
\"rlN, - who-a regiment th.. ztolt h.,..,
belonged. that she would succeed where boz.
-"u had failed Tho Colonel escorted h. o.
the corridor. where sh. walked up 20 r.r
man and "ud"i vorsd bv every mans e1,"r
of "ourr" direct address. to vhi,h u un.. .
have been hi- duty t. respond. 20 attn.
hi- n'i"nii"n. !; vas uuit.. in vain. it, -..-
mAin"i uur"garding. respectfully rigid 90.
a. " turned 10 stone. Moreover. ~" ...-
served col Verify milling ~ her dl-comrf...
II WAS ton much With CHARACTERISED ...
T~tuosity she steppeyi Cln-s tn ~" -sr'....
ana boxed his ears Not a mussl h. rnoNsst
Tho Colonel had won htS wager I"H
Empress ffteTward sent the man a h4r..
~ome compensation for the Gun he ND .f.
Ceived, hut he Tcfured 70 accept u devltr.. f:
and there spoke the unrnista N hle Frrr ..
man alter aU-'hat he had been alre.a
sufiicienfly rpunp~usttei by the touch Il l.I
sovereign lady's hand on hls chsSh
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-10-02
AIrshIp station. In africa.

FROM NJ Srtrrf1ir american
The French Government 10 -sriousIv COS, -
sidering plan IN explore NIgiers and IN.
sudan hv means ~ aerupl1nes for the prir
t"-~ 81 A~""rfaininG the most deslrab
locations tOg airshtp zfatiouz
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-10-02

Then - - true. Mr. Kenrick.- con-
tinued ~" Judge rithls~-ly: then tho
rest ~ what now choos" tn remember
- what your Aunt Tabitha aid to m.
IL tr,i. She told mo that -he fear~d not
only your Unsuitable avarice hut also
your inSens,ate fondne-- for an illegitimats
son. who already showed the worst traits
- both parents
II - false u ~ q li~- atorned Mr.
Ksnrick while Sp~rman after measur-
ing glance ~ Cronkits rubaid~d sulIenly
into HE char Where 10 the proof be-
yond your vague memory Of the chatter
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1910-02-02
Death Of Pioneer
Of WaIlowa County
John Mecubbin, Old and Respected
Citizen Of Lostine, Passes
Away Sunday.

John McCubbin, one of the oldest
ind best known citizens of Wallawa
county, die1 at his home at Lostine,
about A o'clock Sunday evening. Mr..
McCubbin was one of the pioneers of
his part of the state. He was as
iessor of Wallowa and Union coun-
lies before they were divided, and af-
erward was assessor of Wallowa
county.
Mr.. McCubbin leaves four daugh-
.ers, Mrs. Rebecca Johnsonl of Range
Ore.; Mrs. Bertha Kuhn of Mud
Creek; Mrs. Dolly Pierce, of Belling-
lam, Wash; and Mrs. Violet Kuhn
Of Lcstine. One daughter, Polly,
lied about six years ago, and the
only son, John, died in infancy.
The funeral was held from the
home at 10 O'Clock, Wednesday. and
vas under the auspices of the Ma
sonic lodge. A number from here
attended.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1910-02-02
TO FORM WESTERN
FAIR ASSOCIATION
JAPAN SENDS 17o NATIVE ROSE
BUSHES TO BE PLANTED AT
PORTLAND. s

Portland, Feb. preliminary steps
were taken here this week for the
fomatdon of WESTERN Fair associat-
ion for the country west of the Rocky
Mountains, to bear the same relation
TO this territory as the American
Trotting association and the National
Trotting association do to the East.
The step was taken at the meeting
of the North Pacific Fair association,
which appointed committee to work
ON the project and report at the next
meeting.
New officers OF the Month Pacific
Fair association were elected as fol-
lows: President, F.A. Welch, Salem;
vice-president, w. H. Gibbons, Boise,
Idaho; secretary and treasurer, John
F. Pace, North Yakima, Wash,
Dates set for the various racing
meets of the Northwest during the
coming season are as follows:
Everett-August 29-September 3; Port
land. September 5-10; Salem, Septem-
ber 1917; Walla Walla, September
1924; North Yakima, September &C.
October l; Spokane, October 1915.
The annual convention of the Ore
gon Retail Merchants association, at
Eugene during the past week was
triumph. Its membership is compos-
ed of up-to-date merchants whose
aim Is to serve the consumers with
first-class' merchandise at moderate
prices. During the discussion at the
various sessions of the convention,
they insisted on pure food prdlucts
and the trend of the gathering was
toward better citizenship.
Modern comm ercial activity Is en-
phasized by the progressive spirit
Of the Medford COMMERCIAL club.
1t has a membership at present of
562 and when one realizes that there
is an initiation fee OF $500 in addL
lion to the monthly dues one gets
l better appreciation OF the reason
why people hear SO frequently of the
Rouge River city.
Japan, showing Its friendly feel
ing toward Oregon ansi the Pacific
Coast, has sent ITO bushes of native
roses to be set out In the parks and
public squares of Portland ON Febru-
airy %, the official rose planting day.
when the metropolis will make q h'oli
day and hold special exercises. The
gift is gracious one and is much
appreciated by Roce Iestiv~l offic-
bals. A number Of foreign nations
have been heard from, each contrib
lting native roses TO be- planted here
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1910-02-02
TACOMA FIFTH CITY
IN POINT OF AREA
ONLY FOUR LARGER IN UNITED
sTATEs-DIsPATcH TRAINS
BY TELEPHONE.

Seattle, Jan. 31.-As result of
the recent annexation election, Ta~
coma claims the distinction of being
the fifth largest city in the United
States, in point of area inside the
corporate limits. Should the validity
of this extension be sustained, the
city will cover ITO square miles. Prior
to the election Tacoma's area was
1888 square miles. Other large cities
in the Northwest stand as follows
il this regard, Portland, As square
miles; Spokane. 81 square miles;
Seattle, S3.45 square miles; of which
54.O3 square miles is land and 29.42
square miles is water. The four
cities outranking Tacoma are New
Yo k with 1926 square miles; New
Orleans, 1872 square mdles; Chicago
100 square miles; Philadelphia, 129
square miles.
The Washington State Pioneers
association has approved the plan
for home to be built on the Lake
Washington site, donated by Mr.. and
Mrs. John ]. McGilvra. The $4,000.
bequest made by the late Sarah l..
Denn. will be used in the construc-
ton of the home. The basementiwill
be of concrete and the two upper
stories of brick. The officers expect
10 have the building ready for use
next June.
Another community has seem fit to
rewa.il the editor of its home paper
for his services In boosting the com
munt.y. Tha Chesaw Commercial
club recently extended a vote Of
thanks and gave s25 to the News
for its good work in attracting aFten
tbon to the opportunities Of that 10
cality. Such expressions Of apprecia
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1910-02-02

+.
ion are so rare that it is deemed
worth while calling attention. to them
Seattle isl not in any sense rival
Of Spokane for the National Apple
Show. 1t is not seeking to have the
apple show removed from the East
ern Washington city. Considerable
newspaper discussion, originating
with Spokane papers, on the adwisar
bihfty of new location, preferably
an Eastern city, met with decjled op-
position in Seattle, where it is be-
lieved that the greatest benefits of
the Apple Show come from bringing
Fasteners to visit the orchards and
lands available for cultivation in the
PacificNorthwest. The conventions
committee OF the Seattle Chamber of
Commerce sent out a circular strong
ly urging this view and stating that,
If the show was to be removed from
Spokane for any reason Seattle would
be glad to take care of 1t. An ex-
preston of opinion OF the commercial
(COn ntinuad nm aRt page \
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1910-02-02
Poultry Day Last
Day Farmers Week
Oregon Agricultural College Plans
Special Program and Exhibit
For Poultry Day.

Corvallis, Jan. 29.-There will be
a Poultry Day at the o. A. G. the
last day of Farmers Week, Friday
Feb. Is, viii he 1. ge.gl a poultry day.
During the cay there is poultry
show in the new college barn, and
il the evening there will De Illus
trated poultry talks in the Arunory
by several speakers.
Specimens of different breeds and
verleties of fowls will be on exhibit
ion at the show. They will be the
best to be found in the State, SO far
as winnings in the show room 60,
They will come from the best known
breeders in Oregon. Some of the
college STOCK will be exhibited to u
lustiate different types of layers. and
comparison will be made of the hen
with the high egg record with that
OF the poor record, and opportunity
will be given for experts to pick
out the .0c-egg hen and the 207eSg
hen in the flock. The result of
different crosses will be shown. Poul-
try students will engage in judg-
ing contest, prizes being offered for
best work.
Gncubators will be Matching chicks
Day old chicks will be shown i'm brood
ers OF different, kinds. One kind
will bs heated by a coal oil lamp,
another by electricity, another by a
not water Jug, showing that there
are different ways of caring for chicks
artifieally. An electric incubator will
pe Matching chicks. Not to be out
done by modern contrivances, natures
way of Matching and brooding chicks
will be demonstrated by the hen.
Poultry foods, feeding ratlons,
equipment and different appliances
for poultry farming, will be display
ed. Colony houses, hatching and
brooding houses will be shown; in
fact everything necessary for sue
ceSsIui poultry farming, ana Visit
ors may be surprised to find how
little Is really necessary.
The electric hem that attracted
lPresident. Taft's attention at the A
Y. P. and won the grand prize, will
be on exhibition, together with the
rest. of the poultry exhibit that the
college he'd at Seattle.
In the evening illustrated talks
will be given by several speakers
Brief, pointed talks, covering the
poultry field in practical way -ant
every point illustrated by picture
on the screen, will be the order o
the evening.
Every one interested in poultry
keeping is invited to be present a
the poultry show and at the meeting
In the evening. They will have th'
privilege also Of attending, during II
day, lectures on various other agri
cultural subjects. 1t Is all free.
Corvallis, Oregon, January 2S. 1911
JAMES DRYDEN.