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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21
TIE TINES DISPATCH: RICHMOND VA TUESDAY MARCH 81 1911

,, function-amonE Thorn being our old
friend John w. Kern of Indiana, who
beat Thomas Warng, OF Charleston
like forty parasangs, and other OF the
lesser considerations III the Demo.
cratic heavens
Only the other day the ncwspapers
gave All account of what Mr.. BRYAN
had made up his mind the Democra =
should attempt at the extraordinary
session of Congress. which will as
semble April 4. This incident, anu the
TACT that Mr.. Bryan's birthday was
celebrated yesterday in Nebraska III
undemonstrable leader has not yet de-
termined to retire from political nc
tivity IN tho political affairs OF this
country; which is why we say again
that VIC are with Mr.. Bryan for the
next presidential nomination, and the
next and the next, and still the ncxt,
nntii worn out with the cares Of State
which have never actually come 10
him, he shall lie down in peace tc
sleep Nobody reioices more sincerely
than we at the hold Mr.. Bryan retains
upon the confidence OF the people he
has fooled for fifteen years.
Of course he will be the next Demo
cratic candidate. He has said him
self that lie had no idea of retiring
from politics, which means that as
long as there IS any oolitfcs IN ,l,;.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21
TIiII NEW PAGANIS,I.

rather supple lcctured in Bosto,
some days ago on Tho New Pa ganism'
Describing The organism of to-lay, he
said
''imon9 The giant evils which fol-
lowed CHS new organism were layity
II the neral order. disrcspcct for the
sah5tity 81 the marria sc bond, decay
OF ~ thoritl OF the homo, dishonesty in
pubic and private life and the open
noH'ihS 81 evil before the eyes or the
whole colnmunity.'
lnek Of real religion, or course, il
the eause Of this condition in some
quarters Cnmorality ana immortality
characterization and cheap regard Of tho
marriage tic, dccadcnce OF the influence
81 the hcmc. puhlic and private dishon-
eS'v' unpunislcd oyil-thcsc arc con.
cohiiiiah's OF present IA sanism. Just az
'heH Worr OF Haeanism III other ages
'Ni''~A i'on illipics' thc absence of the
posan but the pagan still lives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21
SIN MOSES AM MS err.

Sir Moses Ezekicl,r says the Brook
Ign Eagle. was 4 student in the vr
sinin Military Institute when the wal
broke out. Stonewall Jackson was one
Of the instructors. The Cadets were
ordered to the front and had their
share OF real lighting. After peace
came, Ezekiel Went back and finished
his course graduating IN 1865 II was
labor Of love for sir AIoses TO serve
4 sculptor on statno OF the Con
fcderatc hero and TO present that
statue TO ANcst Virginia on behalf or
the Daughters OF the Confedcracy
lie has the original cast>and tho replica
VIII bc scarcely MISUNDERSTANDING from
the original Then tho Brooklyn Eagle
notes q $ y sentimental coincidence tia t
tic Offer OF Sit Moses To reproduce
Jacksona statue al Lexington is al
most simultaneous With the settlement
OF tho old debt issue between Virginia
ana West Virginia. and hat thc bitter
moss attendant OH tile establishment
or statehood by the latter bids Fair To
be wiped OUT. cnurciy
our Yankee contemporary. for thai
Is what il Is although published so
near Tho border OF civilization. mas
made the most OF an incident when
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21
BOOKER w-AsH1NcroN,s nan ,,-,.,


Booker Washington will be more in.
clined than ever TO stay among "lny
own people" down South after Ills *
perionce in New York sunday night,
when lie was hit with club by a
carpenter who was under the impress
sion that Washington had been i'm
pertinent TO his wife. There is a
nat" building in West Sixty third
Street. Washington went there sun
day night TO see cousin Of. d. G.
Smith the auditor Of rus6cgce Col
lesc.
The surroundings were unfamiliar.
and i'll looking a, the names on the
letter boxes in the hall OF The house
he was observed b. the carpenters
wife, who fancicd that the negro,
whom She did not know, had offered
her insult she told thc story TO her
husband who went after the intruder
with club, ana with the result that
Booker Washington was run down by
a policeman, after falling several
times in the street in his efforts to
escape. His identity was not discov-
cred until he had been taken TO the
station house. whence he was sent to
the Mary Flower Hospital for repairs.
Sixteen stitches were required to close
the rent in his scalp made by the car
penter's club, and after the doctors
had finished their work he went to
his apartments az the Manhattan
Hotel. Yesterday he was suffering SO
much from hemcrrhasc from one of
his ears that he could not appear in
court, and his assailan, was held in
$1,000 bail on the charge Of felonious
assault. Washington was reported 10
have said yesterday that his visit 10
tho mat" house in Sixty.third Street
was perfectly legitimate and that lie
had been tho innocent victim OF a most
atroclous assault. We take his word
Tor his good intentions and his in
jurics show that he was assaulted.
1t is pity, and only shows that
Southern negroes must be very care
fun how They move around in "1hc
pest governed city in the world" as
some American romancers have de-
scribcd New York. Booker has been
going about his business all over tile
South for years without ANYBODY 10
modest him or make him afraid. alvays
conducting himself, 50 far as We have
heard, with the greatest sclf-respcct
and without offence to any one. II is
an unbelievable thing that after All
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21
CHANGES IN TIE c,u,>r.,,

Nj. Ballinger's resignation fro, -,
Cabinet has caused manv ,,,mors
set afioat concerning other nose;hI>
e'ahscs IN the official family OF prcsi
ueht Iait Change has been a char.
| actcrstic OF all tho Cabinets Gron, tbs,
OIL Washington until the latcs, ono
rev Presidents have held their c.h.
! lhcts together without n single chance
as Mr.. Taft has Succeeded IN dom, !,
nc irst Two years OF his administers
ton.
IN the office Of Secretary OF State
hitccn Presidents had but ono incum.
oeht each. seven had two. three had
J three and two had four
In the Treasury Department four-
teen Presidents had only ono sno,.o
tary each, five had two, four had three
three had four, and one had Ave.
IN the War Department, eleven prcs-
idents had one secretary each. eight
had two, three had three, four h;,d
four. and two i've.
IN the Interior Department (Which
was created in the 1879 seven Presl-
cents had one secretary each. six had
two. and three had three.
In the May Department. fourteen
Presidents had one secretary each. i've
had two. four had three one had i've
and one six
Ninc Presidents had but one Post
cr-Gcneral each. twelve had two
'hree had three, one had four, and one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21
SOME SWEET DAY. ny ,,n =,

william Jennings r;ryau was Guy-
ono ears OF age last Sunday. March
ID. lie was born at Salem. Illinois. on
tfat day of tho month in 1860 four
weeks and one day before South Caro-.
lima secedod from tic Union. lie has
filled q great space in the public eye
indeed for considerable time he
blanKetcd everything else that was on
The political horizon. lie is a fine man
personals We have always liked hin,
and we Iiko him still, in spite Of his
rcpeated failures 70 accomplish any
thing except trouble for tie country
ana MS own political PARTY, and we
like him SIN 80 man has ever ha:l
80 Urn = hoId upon Tie populist mag
lnation lie has made good thins
"u' 81 II and We arc clad 81 that. lie
lives ronfortably soberly, discrccuy
and IL tie feal ~ GOD. and cparc
glad of that There was q great dol.
lar dinnc" given IN lis Nonor ii I'M
! eplp, Nehraska Yesterday ana 4 nun.
'per OF the "truiy ior" were al his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21

a. NJ. OF November IA. At ono period
during the night as many as fifty-
seven inctoors were seen in a single
minute. The total number OF meteorA
winch RI that time came within the
limits or the carth's atmosphere was
estimated at about 10000.
Mr. CarncEie's Address
VIII you piease be so good as to
give In Your Query Column the ad
dreess Of Andrew Carnegie. and oblise
q lady reader A. C.
East Ninctyfrst Street. New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21
Shooting stars.

IIcHSt SIVe me TIC Uate When there
was q great shower Of shooting stars.
X. L.
What is commonly spokei, OF rs star
showers have occurred several times
within the period that record has been
Kept OF Astronomical phenomena. Tile
most notable events " thin tho last
century occurred in lS33, 1886 and 1861,
the most brilliant display probably be-
ing that OF 1868. The shower COM
menced on the night OF November Is
at 1880 o'clock. continuing until about
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-21

Henry /, Myers, Senator-elcct from
Montana, declares that among his
threc favoritc authors is John IIstem
Cooke. There are many others who
will second this estimate OF the ia
nous Virginia author.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
The Customers Point Of Vje1U

Steele Smiths is run from the customers point or view.
 For this reason we handle, only the better grades of merchandise = merchandise that we know will satisfy.
 Should an article for any reason prove unsatisfactory, the remedy is in your own hands. Simply return that article to our Exchange Desk on the main floor and the matter will be adjusted to your satisfaction or your money will be cheerfully re- funded. 8
 The customers point of view determines every pur- chase here, and no purchase is complete until the custo- mer is satisfied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Notions

1Eo for 25c and soc Barrettes. All A0V the new shapes in the Strand patterns. OOO for soc Barrettes, an odd lot, 1cN in buckle and carved effects. sc sheet Pins, 400 to paper, Sc. 15c English Book Pins, assorted black and white, SC. Sc Button Moulds Sc. 10c Slip-on Collar Supporters, 6 on card, sc. 5c Invisible Hair Pins, ? boxes Sc. Safety Pin Book, dozen assorted sizes, 9c. Dress Weights, all sizes. dozen Sc. 25c Skirt Markers 13c. s Invisible Collar Supporters 3c. 10 pieces. assorted Twill Tape Sc. 6c Tape Lines, eo in.,i Pc.
 (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
1913-1915 Second Avenue
A Warm September & Yet Hats Are Selling Freely

In the face of sluggish hot season, have sold and are seling-more hats than in any previous Sep tember.
 What is the reason? Visit our Millinery Department there the REASONS revealed by hundreds of the smartest hats shown anywhere this
 And prices modest For little S5 to $15, one may choose from of models that retain all the French distinction of the hats which inspired them
 Many are high crowns-treated in such delightful fashion to win your heart Neves beavers, velours fets and feathers been chamngly combined that they well nigh irresistible. (Mlnery Salon. End Fioorl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Toilet Goods

25c Jergen's Violet 1-pound can .Tal- cum Powder 18c. 25c Packers Tar Soap 18c. Bath-a-Sweet, perfumed bath pow der lie. ss Colgate's Turkish Bath Soap, 12 bars, soc. 50c Rubber Gloves 29c. 15c imported Powder Puff, with pow der, Sc. S-nch Dressing Comb, black, white and colors. 15c. Carmen Castle Soap Sc. 19c Armour's Peroxide Soap 12c.
 (Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Because of a Slight Flaw These $3 Blankets $l.9O

This the identical Blanket you have bought here year for the past four years at S3 pair.
 When our shipment this year. our inspector noted slight defect in the border design. It isn't anything to hurt the blanket in the least but the blanket isn't absolutely perfect
 Our compaint to the mill resulted in fher classifying tr blankets seconds with corresponding reduction
 That reduction is yours, but there only 50 pair of the blankets advise early selection It isn't often that YOU can save $l 10 on standard high grade $3 blanket
 The blankets of the cleanes sanitary An large Choe o ns grays Usually $3, for $1eo
 S65O Wool Blanket $4.75
 pair O these white red assorted plaids Weiab lambswool finish Sizes 114 Man Floor) 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
SIPS Dress Goods and Silks

Practically Ot standard Silks which you usually pay S25, is here at 89c
 This is neither boast buncombe but absolute statement of fact.
 readily verify by shopping round the town in a every instance the goods that priced elsewhere at $ D are here at 89c. sks s.se
 There's We give discounts to we avoid an expensive ground department this department to advertise the rest of the store. Which is why these $125 fabrics are S9c . ~~~'- 125 all wool 50inch Serges 89cs Y Etff = $ 25 handsome 54 in. Broadcoths 89c $1 25 smart Tweeds and Mixtures 89c $25 imported Vigovreaux Serge, A. in, 89c ss.e $l p Serges, plain or Pekn stripe, 89c $l25 Pruneas Taetas, Twills, etc, 89c $125 yard wide Chamois Taffeta black, 89c $125 twed back Messaine leading coors: 36 in- 89c $ 9 Surah Silk black only erviceable; 36 n o9c S 25 black Peau de Soie 36 in splendid quality 95c. $25 Cygne pin and Pekn stripes navy brown
 Copenhagen and black s6 in. 89c. p twotone Peau de Cygne leading color combna
 tions; "A inches wide, 89c $1 25 all silk Liberty Satin, firm face 7 in, 89c $l25 Chiffon Taffeta, in coors, 36 in, 89c S1 125 black Oriental Silk washable, 27 in, 89c (slks andD rcss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
 c Great Oc Lace Se and Yards for the Usual Price of Yard


Charming faces much below half price is the good news for tomorrow. ff sa
 Miss uddens New York where she bought an sample line of fraction of their worth smalbu select sin The edges three eto six all footing therefore shall begnt saea a
 and Platte Vaenaenne They
 20y far the greater part are worth o1n wiIbe eshownand onsaeo sharpen h. Ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
75c Silk Gloves
:39C

Black and white silk gloves in 12 and Is but ton lengths, 2-clasp style. Maker calls them seconds put we n.~'i eoa it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Two Sc WaShclOthS Sc

Slight Seconds" of one of the best 5c Wash Cloths on the market High ly absorbent, IA inches square
 (Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24

All ready to be embroid- cred. Milady of Fashion has given a cordial well come to this newest idea in Bags. Embroider one for yourself or your friends who will appre- ciate a beautiful gift of this sort. We are show ing tomorrow a big assort- ment of styles and shapes, in lovely stamped white or natural linen color, with long knotted cord handles. Erin g e q or plain.
 Prices range from $1.50 for a very swagger Bag down to 35c and 50c.
 (Art Dept, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Don't Miss These $1 Linens at

Here's queer mix up. We got the representa- /Ac lives of Irish and German linen manufacturers to V bid on our linens to sell for Sl.
 They offered such unusual values that buyer got cited and overbought
 As result stock sheets show that have far too many $1 linens. s.
 So we Il unload by selling just pieces at 79c.
 Before coming here you will favor and do yourself a good turn by seeing other stores linens S Then will the better appreciate this value.
 pieces full bleached Irish Satin Dama pieces of intending in. Instead of $1 79c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Hand Bags, Worth to $2, at 49c

Odds and ends and straggers from broken mes, all yrouped for ouck clearance About all coors and black, shapes and designs mostly in one of kind show far too many bags in our reg ular lines we also make these drastic price cuts. 0 leather bags 6e
 
 inc S1.39 c a $2.79 OGerman inch frame $175
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Children's S 25c Underwear 19c

Various odd gar ments of children s muslin underwear in a good quality, gowns, skirts. drawers and hcdioc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
12 1-2c Chanbray Sc
$2.25 Night Gowns
 x,;sse ssns ,,.s ss;se ;se $1.49

we have grouped various lines.
 Over 90 different styles, chiefly in fine nainsooks. All are elaborately trimmed in laces. embroideries and ribbons. Plenty of the popular lace Empire styles. (2nd Foor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
2Oc Madras 13c

Burton Bros sun blcached white Waist Madras Richly mercerized. Highly desirable for fall waists and children's dresses 27 in. All new patterns. (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Knit Underwear Onlv hv nl.o;no 0Z

O1Ty UY pIdCIIS large orders and AON curtalllng our own regular profits could we get such good garments to sell at this price.
 All Swiss ribbed in regular and extra sizes, some lace trimmed Choose from vests. drawers and combinations at 25c. (2nd Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
35c to Soc Ribbons

Some 2O0O yards. Con Q0
 sists of plains and fancies. A/O The plains of 4 to 6 inch taffcta and moires, the fancies of, warp print tai fetas and satin stripe effect. Floral. Dresden. Dolly Warden and stripe and check effects. (Ma'n F'ooD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
5c Machine Thread
 3 SpoOls 1Oc

Fields best 6-cord machine cotton, guar anteed equal of Coats. Comes in all numbers. black and white. sold exclusively at Steele Smiths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
19c

Gin. all silk ribbons, in that stiff, firm qual- ity so desirable for hair bows. All staple colors and black and white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Z223zZz2.Zz1zZ E7 FOOT
Up to 25c JeWelry

up to lOc J eWelTy
 9c
 Samples and pieces of pin sets, cuff links and scarf pin sets, hat pins, belt pins, etc. Variously of commer- cial gold and silver.
 39c Window
 Shades 29c
 ' feet long by 3 feet wide. Come in 4 shades of green and white and yellow. IS Yards Domest-
 tic $1.00
 36 inch unbleached domestic, in a good firm, medium weight. 36 yards to the custo- mer.
 c h i l d r e n's 15c School Stoclxin0s
 12hc
 ? brands of the best 15c school stockings ever sold. Come in wide and narrow rib. Black only, all sizes 5ha to 10.
 29c Corset Covers
 .1Sc @ Extra quality muslin capped with rows of wide lace, run with wash ribbon. All sizes 34 to 42.
 121ac M u s l i n Underwaists, 3
 For 25c
 Good quality medium weight. with double stitched seams and .--1efl buttons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Ur6SS OIUs ham 6hc
Prints 5c

Genuine American print calicoes in light and dark .colors, good renaral ~-4- --'-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
85c Bed Pillows
63c

Sanitary bed pillows, 20x26 inch size, of A. c. A. ticks, fancies and German linens, filled with mixed duck and hen feathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
What's. the Ne1Uest in
 Dress Trimmings?

Frnges Cord Circles and wide Brads lead in favor. There are bands ganitures edges etc., of round wood beads in various coors. Crystal gold and silver beads, white porcelain beads There is limit to the variety but comparison will show there is marked difference in the prices we ask and those that asked elsewhere
 Black Ball Fringes- In single cluster ball effects. Prices 45c to S125.
 plain ribbons and beaded They also make borders o 0 mantes etc Prices 35c to $2
 immense assorments plain fects specially priced at and (Man Floo)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
sl.25 s1:.;',sll silk !S1

A firmer., heavier silk than,syou usually find eveh at $1.25- @Fine, uniform finish, full fashioned with high spliced lisle heel, sole and 3I garter top. Black only. Monday and Tuesday l$t. (Main, FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
5Oc Cover-All Aprons 39c

Large size Amos lleag ginghams, in var ious staple checks. double stitched seams
 1 t.,,.1 oJ-nc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
UnderWalStS, 5
 For 25c

Good quality medium weight. with double stitched seams and '11ped buttons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
12Rc and 15c Draperies 10c

C. T. NJ. Swisses in plain white and coloIs, light weight madras weaves. and dark col ored easement cloths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
7hc Apron Cling
 ham 5c

Standard A D r o n Gingham of pure indigo die. Come in all sta pie checks and plaids, in blue and brown.
 35c Silk Ribbons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
39c Silk Stockings
25c

Lower half or boot made of a good firm silk thread, upper of a good lisle with wide hem. Black only, all sizes S1a to 10.
 10c Dress Cling
 ham 612c
 New lot of 90 pieces of chambray finished dress gingham, in stripes. checks and school dress plaids.
 7hc American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
$1.25 and $1.50 House Dresses 98c

$ ral different styles of gingham and percale, in light and dark, checked and cfr;noJ ,,otta,,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
39c Window Shades 29c

' feet long by 3 feet wide. Come in 4 shades of green and white and yellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
IS Yards DOmest-

30 inch unbleached domestic, in a good firm, medium weight. 36 yards to the custo- mer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
c h i l d r e n's 15c
 School Stockings
29c Corset Covers

Extra quality muslin with rows of wide lace, run with wash ribbon. All sizes 31 to 4o
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-11
THREE BROKEN HOMES
THEN DIVORCE COURT

In her complaint for divorce this
morning. Marion Mcknight states
that her husband. Jay Pearl Nc
Knight. has failed TO support her
since their marriage. In 1909. that
he was drunk most OF the time.
and that he repeatedly threatened
20 throw her out OF the house.
X. A. Smyth wishes divorce
from Alice Smyth. whom he mar
rled IN Spokane in 1891. on the
ground that for ~ years she has
persistently naggcd him. charging
him with being attentive 10 other
women. which be denies. and which
he alleges has caused him great
mental anguish. The couple sep
arated two years ago. he states.
Helen Mcfarland states that her
husband. Charles L.. whom she
married In Vancouver. u. C.. In
1910. complained that she was not
the right kind OF woman when
she wanted TO keep a portion OF the
small wage she earned as wait
ross. and that. besides taking this
money. she Estates he also took
$500. the little hoard representing
her savings for years. She asks
for divorce on the grounds OF
cruelty and non.support
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-11
That Madison Cable AGAIN.!

The Madison cable broke again
last night.
For the Goth time or more In It's
checkered career, the lower end of
the cable was broken from $40
last night till about 10 o'clock this
morning.
And the people walked.
And cussed.
"Its a new cable" said General
Manager Edgar this morning. ut
was only installed last December.
I suppose there was weak place
I'm Il. and It gave way. II was re-
paired as rapidly as possible"
The break came at the worst pos
sibIe time OF day. just as the busy
and tired people down town we're
starting for their homes, many OF
them laden with marketing.
Working men. working girls.
tired women-all had to walk or
seek long. roundabout ways OF get
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-11

ting part OF the way home.
Many men and women were late
10 work this morning because the
cable wasn't running. Everyone
expected that the company, having
all night to get the break repaired,
would have II ready for operation
this morning.
But they had 10 walk-and be
late for work.
II was raining last night. too, and
women had to walk in the rain TO
get home.
1T seems to be unavoidable" "
said General Manager Edgar.
But II II cost any considerable
amount OF money to the company,
instead OF merely Inconvenience to
the people, how many breakdowns
would be recorded in the course Of
a year7
IL when the cable broke, cars
would run away and get broken up.