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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
BACHELOR OF Aru,,Er,cs

81 a. is hereafter to signify Bach
elor of Athletics" just as In MANY
cases 1T has meant heretofore. The
University of Wisconsin has decided
TO allow credits toward a degree for
proficiency in athletics" One-third
OF the credits needed for the bache-
lor's degree may be taken in athletics
as major study" and Hooligan. tho
brawny fullback. who has before this
stood at the foot OF the class, will now
rise to the top, a B. a. maxima cum
laude. y three bagger in a champion
snip baseball game will count FOR moro
than a medal for excellence in Greek.
and the test tube will De dishonor-
able emblem by the side of the vault
ing pole.
1t will be only logical to have pro-
fessors OF athletics. Instructors in la
crosse, professors of baseball and foot
ball. adjunct professors OF track ath-
letic. and tutors in rowing We shall
look into the catalogue OF the Univer-
sity OF Wisconsin and see long roll
of famous athletics on the faculty.
l.. II. D. doctor of Long Hits), De-
troit, President and Professor OF Base
ball Ethics" and Cyrus Young, IL D
doctor OF Long Liners). professor
emeritus OF sphereology," and Ed
ward II. Coy, Lit. D. doctor of Lit
ters). Yale, adjunct professor of Mod
ern Football" and so or. through the
list We shall read that "the Uni
versity of Newberry to-day conferred
the degree OF Doctor OF Football Jur-
isprudence. causa honoris. on Theo-
dore Roosevelt" and that "vassar Col
lege will at its coming commencement
confer the degree of Doctor of Basket
Ball" on Miss Blank.
bachelor of Athleticsw All. the
highest hope, the rosiest dream. the
noblest ideal of the college boy is real
iaed at last. ana the rush for degrees
will be unspeakably mad and furious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

the most fragrant and delightful scr.
CT way. The republic OF Cuba re-
Gently sent him as coronation gift
ten thousand OF the finest HAVANA
cigars. valued at $4,000. or 50 each.
King Edward, the present Kings
father, was great cigar smoker. With
liking for the Havana brand. and
often paid as high as 81 each for his
cigars made by the best workmen from
the most carefully selected stock. 1t
Is believed. however. that the best
cigirs nre th1se smoked by Mr.. Justice
Lurton. of the United States Supreme
Court who is not at all stingy with
them. either
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
Voice Of the People
Rotten Hotel Fare.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-NotinE in the Times Dispatch
dav an article from party com
planning Of baking powder in food got
ten at tho various hotels. I agree with
him. only he should have added flied
things. He falls to suggest n remedy
1t occurs to mo the remedy in great
measure is in the hands of tho travel
ing men. AS long as they stand such
treatment so long Will they have TO
endure the disa greeable and indigest-
Bile food. Do you not think 1T would
be well to let up on the abuse OF
railroads and CORPORATIONS in general
and turn all guns on the poor hDtels?
Why should we endure such persecu-
ton and pay doctors bills for Eaving
such food showed down our throats?
stopped at place few days ago
and asked for eggs. BOILED" the
waiter replied. "thev's already fried -
And when 1 asked for butter he re-
piled. There amt none" However, in
this territory the Norfolk and western
have inaugurated dining cars, and by
close calculation In making the towns,
can get one end sometimes two
square" meals. They cost moro. but
we eat 1t all and sigh :or that time
when we may enjoy another.
Tell the travellers through your ma.
per TO get together on this question
and beat the fake hotels TO IT,
Elkton. RICHMOND.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
THE SWEENEY CASE.

An apt little illustration of Ellis
Island methods Is to be found in the
case OF Mr.. Sweeney. n man eighty
three years old. veteran of the War
Between the States. who has lived In
the United States since he was youth.
anu who has reared a family here, in
Guiding a son who is a prominent bust
ness man in Indianapolis. That man
like this coming back from n trip
abroad. should be held UP by an mml-
grafton inspector is the sort OF off,
cialism for which there Is no excuse.
The trouble arose because OF Mr..
Sweeney's inability to show any ct.l-
zenship papers. He could prove that
ne was drawing n Government pension.
but that was not enough to disentan-
gle him from the coils of red tame
watch enwrapped him. Over to the
Island he went
This, is hardly creditable to Govern.
ment methods. but as Mr.. Sweeney IS
an ex-union soldier, II throws some
light on the question of pensions. Is
II possible that an ex-soldier can take
trip abroad on his pension? Is it
not more likely that Mr.. Sweeney
really does not need his pension. but
simply takes It because he can get II?
anyhow. this may serve to show what
we are paying pensions for in such
tremendous figures. though we are
asked to add fifty or more million
dollars to this poor old soldier" fund
controlled by Uncle Sam
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
ron PUBLIC ECONOMY.

The determination of the Greater
Des Moines committee to create a
bureau OF public efficiency and econ
omy. and to begin systematic in
| ouiry into the manner in which the
public business is transacted mid
public money expended marks the
most important step since the Des
Moincs plan was adopted" in the
opinion of the Des Mones Register
This bureau is to be in the hands
of one of the best known of the
Younger business men of Des Moines.
who is energetic. has knowledge Of
affairs. Is courageous and has all
around capacity for tho work cut out
for him TO do. He will be given every
assistance and will begin at once 10
lay his plans for systematic inquiry
into the letting OF contracts by city.
county and school boards. for COM
parison OF prices paid by the public
with those paid by private contractors.
for checking UP pay rolls and for de-
legal expenditures.
There IS no purpose to expend mulch
time in digging into past transactions
any further than knowledge OF what
has been done may be needed for
comparison. The purpose is to begin
and to prevent further needless or
extravagant expenditures of public
money" To this end the Greater Des
Moines committee will not hesitate
TO seek intunctions on all proper oc-
casions and 10 take any other steps
needed to prevent payment where work
is illegally contracted or inndequately
done"
There has been q feeling for some
time in Des Moines that some civic
organization should be formed for the
express purpose of doing what the
Greater Des Moines committee IS now
undertaking. The difficulty of form
ing q new organization seemed great,
while the Greater Des Moines commit
tee is small. compact and legally or
ted for the work.
No one who knows anything at all
about the way in which public bust
ness IS now done has the least doubt,
things the Register, that this new
bureau will he the means OF saving
thousands OF dollars to Des Moiaes
Taxpayers. at the same time very
materially improving the character
OF the public ork" It is almost
safely asserted that no public work
of any sort IS now done in accordance
with Specifications. while practically
all OF 1t is done at higher cos. ,han
private parties are paving.
This Is thought TO be the first de-
partment of the kind in any American
! city. I; will certainly attract rnuc,.
attention and, If successful. will br
conied in countless cities pnblic
! business should he done as honestly
| and economically as private business.
| and anything that will be effective
/ toward the achievement of this stand
| ard will he received with open arms
| by ovcrburdened taxpayers in every
I part OF the nation. 1t would do no
harm to have something like this in
Richmond, and If its work all nothing
more than confirm present estimates
and systems 1t would be lustifaolc
/, because IL would set at rest popular
doubts as to expenditures and ,he exc
cution of public work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
AT MANASSAS FIFTY YEARS AGO.

AT MANASSAS FIFTY YEARS AGO.
''It threw away It's muskets. II drop
ped its colors, IL lightened Itself OF
accoutrements. It fed as II each tired
and inex pericnced grey soldier behind
II had been Death In the Apocalypse.
Each man ran for himself. prayed for
himself. found in Fate "A personal foe.
and strove 60 propitiate her with the
rags OF his courage The men STUN
hled and fell, lifted themselves. and ran
again. Ambulances. wagons, carriages.
blocked the road: they strcamed around
and under these. Riderless horses tore
the veil of blue. Artillery teams. UNI
guided, maddened. infected by all this
human fear rent il further, ard he
hind them the folds heard again the
Confederate Yell The sun went
down and left the fleeing army stream
ing nortrward by every road or foot
path which 1t conceived might lead TO
the Potomac"
If President Taft. who will be the
guest of honor at the great celebra-
ton on the historic field of the First
Battle of Manassas to-day. has not
read Mary Johnston's latest and great
est book. The Long Roll" he should
have It with him now so that he might
appreciate fully the military prowess
OF his Southern friends when their
true metal was first tested this day
fifty years ago We have given only
brief excerpt from her story of how
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'"e'' "o'i.e" i" c''F'ass ana 'he'F
Au''e3s ana 'e1lp 'o''o"ers as II 'heF
s''is 90 '"e OF 20 picnic
10 witness 'he oEeF''r'w OF 'he armies
o0n'- 'neE ere az ~ mao f'sh' ioI
s6ieF rom '"e e'''o'e obstruction OF
vat 1'e me ven NnoNss'u iresh
i'''i'e8 SLOVENIAN JACKSON
.l's' tne nEN' vas over ena ! VIII
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

A new religious" cult has been
started by shrewd woman. Through
1t she says she can make a woman
of sixty look like one of twenty-five
The founder will soon be rated with
Hetty Green
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

1t takes a boy to plan and execute
unique revenge. laundry woman
spanked six boys the other day with
broom because they worried her, and
the sextette arose and each threw n
cat al her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
author OF "Nearer, My God, 10 Thec.,

Author of "Ncnrer, My God, to Thee,
VIII you kindly tell me who wrote
the popular hymn, Nearer, My God TO
Thee?' r. NJ l.
The authoress OF this grand hymn
was Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams. This
lady was born in Cambridge. England.
in the month of February. 1906. Her
father was the editor OF a weekly Cam
bridge paper. and her mother was
woman of fine gifts and culture. The
hymn writer was the youngest child
and was early noted for the taste she
manifested IN literature. and later in
life for great zeal and earnestncss in
religion. She Is said TO have contri-
buted both prose and verse TO the peri
odicals of her day and to have had her
criticisms In art matters highly es-
tcerned- She wrote catechsm for
children which was published in the
year 1s45. She married young, was
OF frail constitution but was always
busy with her literary labor. AT Just
what time and under what circum-
stances she wrote the great HYMN is
not known. II was first published in
1871. but the authoresB never knew tho
fame which II brought her Mrs.
Adams died ut tho age of forth four,
and since then the lines she penned
have been translated into practically
every Language and arc being sung
everywhere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
Where Immigrants Settle.
What part OF the country do the
Immigrants mostly settle in?

New York. Pennsylvania, Massachu-
setts. Illinois. New Jersey and Ohio.
In tho order named. have received the
largest number of immigrants coming
to this country for ton years. In
these states the Immigrants have
mainly concentrated In the great cities.
and manufacturing centres. An exam
pie of this latter type OF community
is 1<ckawanna. y. y. steel centre.
near Buffalo The town Is hardly ten
years old. 1t has approXima tely 10000
population. OF which more than so per
cent. Is Of foreign birth. Hungary
Hollow Ill. is another steel-mak ing
town with $4,000 people. all Hunga-
rians.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

The artist of the indianapolis News
takes philosophic view of the situa-
tion, when he says that 1t is only six
weeks till frost
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

So many people have left town that
Richmond at this season of the year is
one Of the most delightful summer re-
sorts In the country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

Governor Marshall, OF Indiana, has
been out of the state only three times
since his election. In this respect he
has long lead on Governors Wilson
and Harmon. who are almost as un-
known at home as Mr.. Bryan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

Is there a combination among the
fruit growers of Georgia in restraint Of
trade? liberia peaches at 75 cents
the basket looks suspicious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

Journalist robbed of sI4o." says a
headline. OF course, he was a journal
list. newspaper man would never
have that much ut one time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

The summer is well advanced and
there is yet no sign of improving the
roadway In Shafer Street. Fortunately.
the' public knows where to place the
blame in this ease
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

A Rhine without Reason or Apology.
Oh! Bill, ne was a roaring blade
OF credit and renown.
y Congressman OF fourteen years
In far-off Washingtown.
And Carter was an Editor.
And also an NJ c.
And Tom and Claude were Senators,
AS pretty as could be.
Then up saws Bill Ito show his wiO.
This bloomin' gang must co.;
And Carter said he thought so. too
Such treatment will never do.
And I'll tell the people so.
So the presses groaned. and the people
read
a tale of grievous wrong.
And Bill ne swo-this brings me to
The middle of my song.
Accused Of Graft, the Ring Just laft'
And said you are another.
But Carter and Bill are after them
This areless smoke won't smother
The SUI, rims sighed. and Hope most
ooh. patriotic ninny,,
BE these here bows In our employs
What's maxim this Internal noise7
Oh where is Ole Virg!nny!"
Then some one howled with hol,
Glec.
ooh. where is Tom and Claude,
Just saWin' wood In Washlngtown,
And eke thoy sawed a., end d,,t saved
charlottesville Julv 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

Please give tho origin Of tho Irish
or round potato Was II discovered in
America? old BUSHMILL."
1t Is a native OF the mountainous
districts OF tropical and sub-trop.caI
America. from Chile to Mexico, q form
OF IL even occurring az far North az
southern Colorado. il is hard to say
where II is really indigenous. 1t was
cultivated and used for food before the
discovery OF America. II was arst
brought TO Europe from Peru by tho
Spaniards early in the sixteenth CEN
fury. 1t was carried 10 ireland from
virginia by Hawkins. slave trader,
Drake. In 1855. In 1855 sir Walter
Raleigh carried some Virginia pota-
toes CHE Irish Variety 10 Queen Eliza
beth, who was much pleased with the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
Position on stnge.

How could a girl OF sixteen get a
position on the stage? l have not hfd
any experience at all. K. C. A.
one way to prepare ones way to
go upon the stage is TO take courss
at some school OF expression OF recog-
nized standing. These schools very
often smooth tho paths of their stu
dents by securing positions for them
upon compile ting tho prescribed course.
On the other hand. there arc some
very successful actors who have risen
from the ranks WITHOUT taking any
preliminary course OF training BY be-
ginning as "understudies." or taking
minor parts Tho best way to secure
such a position is to apply in person
to the mNoager OF the various COM
panics that visit this. city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21

The Savannah News says that KING
George VIII be able to smoke UP" In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
Separation From Husband.

Should u second wife find It iinpossi-
BILE TO live In peace with man and his
children. having one little girl not
quite two years old by his last wife
she having means OF a few hundred
dollars. and willing to do anything that
Is honest for tho support OF herself
and child. would she or the father get
the child BY law. and would she get any
share In what she has worked for as
ard SIS he? READER
Before doing anything we advise you
to put your case In the hands Of a
good lawyer, who can best tell you
what TO do. In case you sue for d.
vorce and get Il, you are entitled TO
its tender years. and to alimony. hut
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
The Blue and Gray.

The Blue aud Gray are one to-day
For Union and "old Glory"
And equal rights through days and
nights,
Repeating the old story.
That love and truth, in age or youth.
Shall ever be. from sea to sea.
The props OF this great nation!
At nr red Bull 5pn,h Run, from sun to sun,
Ihat July day. in bloody sway,
Where loud the cannon rattle
Reared over hills and dashing riiis.
Were heard afar in cruel war.
With heroes bravely dying!
Mcdowell charged on Beauregard.
Over stony fields and ridges
quick through the woods and rural
That oircled creeks and bridges.
And there was seen on grasses green
who in that Aght bie ID for "G iSe Fight
AS each man felt the sowing!
And on that field they would not yield.
Who rushed with "Stonewan" Jack
son
uP9n the ranks: in front and tanks.
Who. forced to beat a quick retreat.
When Johnson's men assisted
To crush the Blue. that fought so true
And unto death resisted!
No lord or slave. on land or wave,
Pollutes this splendid nation.
But freedom reiRns DER mounts and
plains.
With glorious exclamation.
Inviting all upon this ball
To come here as a neighbor.
And work and toll upon the soil.
And reap the fruits OF labor!
The Stars and stripes, immortal types.
Shall wave while rivers run.
lxs Ia a ~ al
The Flag of Washington
That shines for all. in cot or hall.
So glorious and free
The emblem of devoted love
And lasting liberty.
For four long years. through blood and
tears.
The Blue and Gray were killing,
For what they thought and what they
wrought,
So reckless. brave and willing.
And then at last when blood had
passed.
The Appomattox dawning,
Brought Grant and Lee there to agree
For Union, without fawning!
United here. without n fear
Brave soldiers meet together,
With hearts and hands for these great
lands.
In any kind of weather.
And cheering loud. in any crowd,
We honor Grant and Lee.
And celebrate. through love and .ata
This Golden Jubileel
Manassas Va. July 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
Daily Queries and Answers

1t Is doubtful whether you could re-
cover for your nhare In what you as
wife have worked for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-21
by IA MAnou1sE DE FoSrENoY.

REECE'S crownprince has. BY an
overwhelming vote OF the nat
4 ional legislature at Athens. been
restored 10 his former post as
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-23
When the EnnII,h Iannh

A correspondent recalls a pointed
but discourteous and yet no wholly
u~ndeseryed interjection made at a 10.
cal political meeting.
A woman. whose husband had tenn.
0orarily lost his voice. Loyalty appear.
&C to make a speech on his behalf.
She said a good deal at the outset
about the state Of his larynx. and then
plunged into politics. Having ex.
hausted that theme. she returned to
her husbands health. and described.
not only his disappointment at be.
Ing unable to address them, but her
W efforts to patch him up for the
fray. She had tried not lamentations.
she had tried poultices, she had made
him gargle his throat. she had steam.
ed his throat for him, she had SPRAYED
his throat and made him try every
kind of lozenge. Was there anything
else she could do for his throat? And
q voice said: Aye. mem, cut it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-23
DIR. w. j. SMITH,
Graduate American School of Osteopathy, Kirksville. M

CONSULTATION FREE. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Board,
string Board Without Treatment
This Institution is designed and constructed for the comfort and accommodation Of
patients who seekt relief and recuperaion and the recovery of lost health. Is location is
for this purpose. lison the Iron Mountain Railway 50 miles south of ST
LOUIS inc 6o feetab that city. Nestled at the footof Shepherd Mountain. mbov
among majestic trees just off the main street and hcef ron its noise and dust. mf
alongside the famed Emerson Park, known far and near, with its shady waks and drive.
ways, Sylvan lake and Grant Spring, and their attractive surroundings, n more eauih1
or resfulr etreatf for the invalid and convakscent, Or the weary and careworn, AN b.,
found in all Amerca.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-23
NOTICE OF

Notice is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
ministration on the Estate Of C. E.
DeMier, deceased, were granted to
the undersigned on the 3Ist day Of Janu-
airy, 1911. by the Probate Court Of Iron
County, Missouri. All persons having claims
against said Estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance within one year
after the date Of faid Letters, or they may be
p%recluded from any benefit Of such Estate;
and if such claims be not exhibited within
two years from the date Of this publication,
they shall be forever barred.
This 18th day Of February, TOLL.
ANNA DEMIER, Administrative.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-23
HEAVY RAINS CAUSE FLOODS.


OF late years 1t has become evil
dent, says the Waterway Com.
missions report, that the heavy rains
than formerly, causing sudden floods
and assisting in filing the larger and
more navigable streams with drift
and silt, impeding navigation, and
rendering the streams dangerous and
unfit for s After the foods, the
streams fall to a lower level than
formerly because the regulating seep-
age is denied them. 1t has been dis
covered that only in the Ozark coun-
ties and other counties with forests
that are practically virgin do the
streams maintain the same flow
which they did in former years. Farm
ers all over the state are complain
ing Of these conditions and the eff
feet has been shown in the decreased
crops in many localities. AS the rem
edy for this the Waterway Commits
sion suggests careful reforestation of
the hillsides and judicious rotation
Of crops, and the legislature will take
up the subject Of ~inaugurating these
improvements throughout the state.
re M N