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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
The Journey Home.


Years and years ago, when /
Was Just little lad
An after school hours used to work
Around the farm with dad
l used to be wearied ont
When eventids come.
That got kinder anxious like
About the journey home.
Lut dad he used to lead the way
An once in while turn round an say
Sc cheerin'Ike, tender-"Come,
Come on. my son. you're nearly home"
That alters used TO fe1p me some,
An | followed father home.
/ m old an gray an feeble now.
An trirnby at the knee,
But life seems just the same to-day
As then 1t seemed to me.
For ! still wearied out.
When eyentde is come
An stll get kinder anxious-liks
About the journey home.
But stiil my Father leads the way
An once in while l hear Him say.
SO cheerin' like. tender--'Come,
Come on, my son, you're nearly homel"
An same then. that helps some.
An I'm folowin Father home.
John Taimau
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
Medicine Bait.

Old Pop Robertson, timber locker for the
Helena Stave Works, sometimes finds the long
ing for the wilds too strong to resist. When
such times come, he takes vacation for few
months. trapping down some river In a shanty-
boat or skif. He came dropping down the mid
die Mississippi, below ST Louis, trapping here
and there in the hills and bottoms. Below Cape
Buffalo island darkey trapper watched his
success with awe and envy
One day Old Pop happened to find bottle
half full of liniment floating in eddy. Hav
ing smelled 1t. he dropped 1t In his skif. AT his
camp he found the darkey
'sho the darkey said, gazing at coons, pos
sums and mink in the white mans skiT. What
you all put on yo bait, sahs Amt neer cotch-
ed en- that away no sah!
Why" Pop exclaimed. Its enough
heres some good medicine Just you put five
drops of that on your bait, and you'll be plumb
satisfied you surely Will"
The darkey. beaming with delight and graft
tade took the bottle of linimsnt and departed
And what do you thing" Old Pop exploded
| in telling the story, that black caught
| twice as much fur as did after that!"--Outng
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
BENEFITS OF YAwN1NG.



Dr. Emil Bunzl- OF Vienna, Austria, in speak
ing of diseases Of the throat and remedies,
said mat yawning had its great value, Yawn-
ing mas recently been recomm ended, indepen-
aentiy as d valuable exercise for the respiratory
organs According to DIR. Uaegli, of the Uni
Nerslty OF Luettich." said DR.. Bunzl. "yawning
trings all the respiratory muscles of the chest
ana throat into action, and is therefore the best
and most natural means of strengthening them.
re advises everybody to yawn deeply pos
sibie with arms outstretched, in order to change
completely the air in the lungs and stimulate re-
splratlon In many cases he has found the
practice to relieve the difficulty in swallow
in8 and disturbance of the sense OF hearing
that accompany catarrh of the throat. The pa
tent lis induced to yawn through suggestion i'm
ltauon of a preliminary exercise in deep breath
irs Each treatment consists of from six to
eight yawns, each following by the operation
OF swallowing 1t should be added, however
that II is quite possible for deep breathing to
be overdone, particularly by persons with weak
| hearts and Ii Is at least open to question whe-
ther the obstacles to free respiration which the
yawntng cure is alleged to remove. not use-
iul In preventing the entrance OF germs and
other foreign bodies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
in the assassination of Governor stunenbere, of

in the assassination of Governor Stunenberg, of
Idaho.
The Governor OF Illinois is said TO have been
tricked into honoring extradition papers for the
three men. who wanted for one crime,
while the legal documents charged another. Or
ganized labor officials justified in their con-
deinnation OF such methods II the three men
such means not necessary, and II they are
innocent the scheme used should not have been
countenanced The arrest OF these three men,
like that of Meyer. Haywood and Pettibone Is
referred to as "kidnapping. which was unnee.
essary If the slenths have absolute evidence of
uons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
FAIR ASSOCIATION
WANTS NONE Y

President j. b. Watkins. of the
Chesterfield County Fair Association.
appeared before the board of super
visors Monday and asked for an APP
preparation in aid of the county fair
that will he given In October this
year. Mr.. Watkins explained To the
board the great advantage that would
rebound to the county as a result OF
the fair and urged the hearty support
Of the board for the association and
also the personal influence and aid OF
the individual members.
President Watkins advised the
board OF the liberal contributions OF
$3.50 each from the Merchants Ma
tional Bank and the Mechanics and
Merchants Bank OF Manchester. Ad
ditionai funds were, however, needed
md the board was urged to give All
the help II could to the worthy OBJ
ject.
Mr.. Watkins also explained 10 the
board that the county now had prac-
teal demonstration working among the
farmers Az a representative OF the
AGRICULTURAL interests OF the state,
che half OF the expense of the dem
onstrator coming out of the state
funds He told Of the great advan-
tages that would accrue to the farm
ers az a result Of this movement.
Mr.. Douglas Burfoot is the county
demonstration for Chesterfield and Is
devoting his entire time In assisting
the boys corn clubs and giving In
formation and advice on farm Gull
ture to all who need it.
Great Misunderstanding.
Such hand shaking AS is seldom
seen was witnessed at Chesterfield
Courthouse Monday. The occasion
was the monthly meeting OF rhe board
OF supervisors. which usually attracts
a crowd to the courthouse.
The candidates were on hand, anc
they showed their kindly feelings e
everybody by a most cordial hand
shake. Four aspirants for the coun-
ty treasurership laid down by DIR. Gil
liam were present. Commonwealth
Attorney Gregory was looking aftei
his interests and Haskins Hobson
who In a candidate for the nonina'
tons for Commonwea lth's attorney
was there making new friends and
renewing old friendships. Senator
Watkins and Delegate Baker Were
among the glad hand givers. and were
| delighted to renew all acquaintance
The campaign In Chesterfield is
one of the liveliest that the count,
ever had and from now until the date
OF the primary the political pot viii
| be kept boiling.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

A special session of the Chesterfield
county Circuit Court has been called
for this week by Judge Watson in
order that the county liquor licenses
regularly awarded at this time OF tbs
year may be granted No other cases
Will be tsied at this time.
indianola Tribe OF Red Men will
celebrate the twentieth anniversary
OF the tribe at Toney's Hall Monday
night. The braves ara looking for
ward to great time.
Progressive Council. Daughters Of
Liberty. viii meet Monday night AT
s o'clock In the lodge rooms of the
order in Cersleys Hall, corner OF Hull
and ciopton streets, Swansboro. A.
large attendance IL desired
Cora Stout. thirteen years old. an
inmate of the Virginia Home and
Industrial School for girls. at Bon Air.
made her escape from the school Sat
urday. She was soon captured by one
OF the county officers and returned
To the institution
The funeral of the infant daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. l.. s. Traylor. OF
Swansboro. who died Friday night.
took place Yesterday afternoon at 4.an
O'Clock. Interment was made In
| Maury cemetery.
Miss Lucille Wilkinson, of Amelia
Courthouse, who has been the guest
of Miss Minnie Welsiger has return
ed home.
Miss Pugh. OF Charlottesville, was
the guest Of Mrs. George Paul during
i,the Easter HOLIDAYS.
Mrs. Minor Bronaugh and Mrs.
Sterling Boisseau. OF Albemarle. ara
visiting Mrs. J. w. Bronaugh.
Raymond and George Paul have re =
turned to college after spending tn
Easter holidays with their parents
invitations to the wedding of her
daughter. Miss Eta Hancock. and
Harold Mciieen Horton have been is-
sued by Mrs. Susie NJ. Sampson. The
ceremony Will be performed in tina
Porter Street PRESBYTERIAN church
Tuesday evening. May 2, at 6 O'Clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
Y. M. c, A. is WORKING
FOR 1900 MEMBERS

The April meeting of the Board Of
directors or the Young MEMS Chris
tan Association was an exceedingly
interesting one, and the interest was
never keener. The building with its
beautiful exterior and unsurpassed in
error. 80 iar as arrangement is con-
cerned- Is the talk OF the country In.
deed. it's fame has already gone abroad
ana letters are coming from not only
all over this country but also from for
eiSn lands, with enquiries concerning
the features OF the Richmond build
ing. Miss Helen Miller Gould. during
her recent visit to Richmond, II going
over the building with her party Of
triends, expressed great pleasure with
not only the exterior OF the building.
but also with the Interior arrangement
and cleanliness OF some.
At the meeting OF the Directors
Friday night 1t was decided TO omen
the Massage and Turkish Baths at
once for the use Of members. and gen
tiemen who may become members; to
invite the State Committee to hold A
BOYS Conference in Richmond next
fall. and to look into the question ~
installing automatic pin settlers in the
bowling alleys, so that these; splendid
alleys. the best In the South, may be-
come ever eiaqerre attractive and more
rapid and efficient service be rendered
the members.
The Richmond Association is recog-
nized as one of the leading Assocta :
lions in North America and as one or
the faost aggressive in every phase OF
work. To put II in the words of one
or the most active members, 1T IL
up To the other fellow to bring the
membership. now 1866. up to the a.
900 point fy next Saturday night"
There are now more than 5000 en-
ploXed officers in the Young Mems
Christian Associations Of North Amer
lea. The Ri-Annual Conference OF En-
1pfoyed Onicers will meet at ColumbuA
Ohio. June 10. The Board OF Direc-
tors has authorized General Secretary
Mckee TO attend. and to go into the
Central West for the purpose OF in
vestigating the most np-to-date meth
DDS of Association work and manage
ment. in order that every possible facil-
ity and privilege may be accorded the
young men of Richmond in the big
building at Grace and Seventh streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
Some Bride.

The bride is doubt the most popular young
lady that this city possessed, and ever will
have the honor OF possessing. She is a very
snliahle young lady, possessing many traits of
sterling quality and characteristics which made
her very charming bride. Her friends are
numbered by the many. not only here, but all
ever Southern Illinois. who laud this young lady
n. the very highest manner possible. Words
cannot speak too highly for this estimable
happy bride. Their romance started when the
happy bride employed teacher in the
pr bile school in the city of Boston and soon
friendship ripened to love and through ardent
attention he won for himself the most charm
ing bride Du Quoin has offered in many a year
which no doubt the happy groom justly de-
serves-~Du Quoin (Ill} Call
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

The "Marseiilaise.' -

II depends upon what you mean by great"
II by great you mean the power of firing the
heart and rousing the will then there is no
other national song. that comes within a
thousand miles OF the "Marseillaise." Tine sound
Of it," remarks Carlyle. win make the blood
assemblages will sing 1t with eyes weeping and
burning and hearts defiant OF death and de-
spots" 1t IL the greatest sou-awakener ever
known this earth The famous anthem was
composed in l793 by Rouget de Lsle The
scene Of its birth not. suppose
Marseilles. but Strasburg. 1t took it's name
from the fact that force OF Marsellaise first
marked TO its inspiring strains.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
SOUTHSIDE STREETS
TO BE IMPROVED

Contracts have been awarded by
the city for the curbing and gutter
Ing ofAthe following streets, the whole
to cost $4,000.
Eighth street, between McDonough
and Stockton: Stockton street be-
tween Fourth and Fourteenth; Deca-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
FREE DELIVERY
TO BE EXTENDED

The free delivery Of mail to resi-
dents Of Forest Hill and Woodland
Heights will be made from the Rich
mond post-office after July next,
There VIII be two deliveries a day.
in place of the rural route service
now given these suburbs.
Postmaster Smith should be given
credit for this extra service. although
1t Will not begin until after the con-
soltdation OF the Manchester office
with the Richmond post office. which
will take place July /.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
Hunting for Justice White.

Shortly after Mayor Gaynor left the city hall
{, Western Union messenger boy arrived with a
telegram addressed follows:
Hon. Edward D. White,
Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
Of the Borough of
Manhattan"
Not knowing where the Office OF the chief
!, stice of the United States Supreme Court was
located in the city hall. the boy was directed
to deliver the dispatch to room 9, headquarters
Of the reporters. The boy finally was advised
to have the message sent to Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
Death or III. Il. McCann.

,, Hensy IL MeGaaHss sists-sfx YEARS
old, died Friday night at his resi-
delrec on the Ninth Street road. Mr.
Mccain was 81 widower and leaves
several children. The funeral took
place Sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock from the West End Method
list church. the interment being in
Maury Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
Mrs. Eliza s. Goad.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. April a.
Mrs. Eliza 8. Goad, widow of J. M.
Goad. died at Bedford City Saturday
morning. aged sixty-seven years Mrs.
Goad was Miss Pate. of Bedford coun-
ty. and the burial was at the old fam
lily graveyard at Thaxton. on Sunday
morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

Americans living in Beirut remember
~ hen there was not window pane in the city.
Twenty five years ago there were carriages,
women making their social calls in the backs
Of donkeys. The city now has 500 licensed vic
torias, besides the private vehicles with auto
mobiles and electric street cars. There are
a. mplete postal and telegraphic services. news
papers. colleges and fine palaces. In the Far
East Japan leads the way but the Levant is
following the lure OF civilization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
No Wonder He Fell.

Johnny Payne tells OF an American tourist
hailing from the West who out sightsee-
ing in London They took him aboard the old
attleship Victory. which was Lord Nelson $
fla gship in several OF his most famous nava.
'riumphs An English sailor escorted the AM
erican the vessel, and. coming to q raised
brass tablet the deck. he said, as ne rever-
entity removed his hat .....a..s.4-sa
Ere. sir. is the spot where Lord Nelson
feA"~ r@,~ ee~e--,,
oh. is II? replied the American biankly
Well that amt nothn. l nearly tripped on
the blame thing myself"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24
Whore tn Fsri.

Bishop Taylor Smith 10 gifted with delicious
sense of hnmor Preaching once in charity. he
told a good story of gentleman who was one
day relating to a Quaker tale of deep distress.
and concluded by saying; Il could not but feel
for him" verify. friend" replied the Quaker,
thou didst right In that thou didst feel for
Thy neighbor; but didst thou feel In the right
I,iace---in thy pocket?"--M A. P.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

The popular morning pastime this spring cor
tinues to be breaking the ice off the water
pitcher
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

Students at Cornell were found twangng
the mandolin and singing Justify while frat
house burning: Nero had better look to his
laurels y"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

Many married man will sympathize with
the Baltimore gentleman who procured a mar
riage license, but named the wrong girl in it.
Fortunately for him. however. the error was
discovered before the ceremony was perform
ed Other men have not been so lucky =,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

Dr. Hyde is reported TO have gained weight
during Instrumentation pending new trial
Whether his defense has done likewise remains
TO be seen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

A large plurality against Mormonism is be
ing run up in London.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

If all other crops were as impervius to frost
as the weed crop the farmer would have little
cause TO worry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

Announcement that Judge Rhea found some
bad ties sounds like an after.Ghristmas discov-
cry,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

Consider the one-legged man. He never
where he's going.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

Russia has 800 war aeroplanes. 1t will take
more than that to accommodate the retreating
Russians in their next conflict
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-24

HE knows all the best people in town"
why doesn't he associate with them then p
"They know him"-cleyeland Leader.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-08-24
Thirty Years Together

Thirty years of association-think of
il. How the merit, of a good thing
stands out In that time-or the worth
lessness of bad one. So there's no
guesswork in this evidence of Thos.
Ariss, Concord, Mich, who writes 81
have used DIR. Kings New Discovery
for 30 years, aud its the best cough and
cold cure ! ever used" Once il finds
entrance in Il home you can pry il out
Many families have used it.forty years
It's the most infallible throat and lung
medicine on earth. Unequaled for la
grippe, hay-fever, Group, quinsy or sore
lungs. Price soc, 800. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by Fred G. Tracy.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-08-24
Notice For Publication.

Department Of the Interior, L. S. Land 0ffice at
Woodward, Okla, June 90 1911.
Notice is hereby given that o. l.. Bashford, for
the heirs OF Sylvester L. Bashford, deceased, Of
Riverside, Oklahoma, Who on May 25th, 1906,
made Homestead Entry No. S9Ol.OlS96O, for lots
81 and Swi4 OF the NWK Of Section I, Town
ship g. North of Range 25, E. c. NJ.
Has filed notice OF intention to make Final
Five Year Proof, To establish claim TO the
land above described, before Thomas 7. Braid
wood, U. 5. Commissioner, at his office I'm Bea.
yer, Oklahoma, on the 23d day of August, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses; w. A. Boyd,
Henry Yaden, Ross Williams, j. W. Detwiler,
all Of Riverside Oklahoma.
7-20 S-l7 5w GEo ID. CRNER, Register
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Notice for Publication

Department OF Interior, U. S. Land Office at
woodward, Oklahoma, August II, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Jacob e. krouse'
of Riverside, Oklahoma, who, on August Ism
1906, made Homestead Entry No. SS9lS, for the
E u of the sw x OF Sec, "a, and the NE " OF
the NV y, and the NV y OF the NE OF Sec
tion 25, Township North Of Range "a e. {. NJ
Has filed notice of intention to make Final
Five Year Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described. before o. Pruett Clerk o'
the District Court in his office at Beaver
Oklahoma, ON the Srd day Of October 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses; Cornelius j
Heibert and Albert Jacobs, of Elmwood, Okla
and James Il. Glidwell and Levi Shock, OF Riv-
erside Okla.
S.2l 9-2l GEO. ID. ObhER' hesis'or'
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-08-24

Department Of the Interior, United States
Land Office at Woodward, Okla, Aug II, 1871,
Notice is hereby given that Alvin X. Smith, OF
Beaver, Oklahoma, who, on August II, 1903
made Homestead Entry No. --- for the
Southeast y OF Section 81, Township North OF
Range % L. G. M,
Has filed notice OF intention to make Fina
Communication Proof to establish claim to ths
land above described before O. +, Pruett
Clerk Of the District Court in his office at Bea-
yer, Okla. on the 26th day of September 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles W
Patee, Frank Il. Horn, Jesse Parker and Walter
Parker, all OF Beaver, Oklahoma,
9.2i g2l GEo. d. ORNER, Register.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-08-24
Notice For Publication

Department Of the Interior, o. S. Land Office,
- Woodward, Oklahoma, July 5, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that John Macarthur,
Of Beaver. Oklahoma, who, on August 1901,
made Homestead Entry No. 37Oil.Ol5592, for
WI Of swK of Section IL and Wig OF the Nwi4
OF Section lS, Township 8, North OF Range %,
E.CM.
Has filed notice of intention to make Final
Five Year Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described before Thomas p. BRAID
wood, U. S. Commissioner, at his Office In Beaver
Oklahoma, on the 18th day of August, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses Albert L. Nc
Arthur. William Woolery, Thomas p. Zahner
Herndon Mitchell, all of Beaver, Okla.
1.13 S17 GEO. i. ORNER, Register
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-08-24
Notice of Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office
at Woodward, Oklahoma, July 9Th, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Ishmel W Moore,
of Beaver, Oklahoma, who, on March I, 1906
made HOMESTEAD Entry No. SO701-Ol226l, for the
81 of the Sws and VIZ Of the SEA OF Section
II, Township 5, North of Range "A, E. c. NJ.
Has filed notice OF intention TO make Final
Five Year Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Thomas p. Braidwood
U. S. Commissioner, at his office In Beaver, Ok
lahoma, on the 22nd day Of August, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Il. II. Mans
field Charles Il. Tackett, r. d. Moore, Nathan
Hinkle, all of Beaver, Oklahoma.
7.2O s.i7 5w GEO ID. ORNER, Register.
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Notice For Publicatlon

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office
at Woodward, Okla, july 10. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Walter A. Head, OF
Floris, Oklahoma, who, on April 6, 1906 made
Homes tead Entry No Sl7i5-O2lS26, for lot ll
and (2) and 81 of NEl4 Section 8, Township s.
North OF Range %, E. c. NJ,
Has filed notice OF intention to make Final Five
Year Proof, toestablish claim to the land above
described, before o. r. Pruett, Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court in his Office at Beaver, Oklahoma, on
the 22nd day of August, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Benjamin T
Mesnard, Edward Mulvey, william Durham, o.
Floris, Okla, Francis NJ. Scott, of Hatten, Okla
7.2O s-l7 5v GEO. ID. ORNER, Regis ter
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Notice For Publication

Department OF the Interior. United State,
Land ONCE at Woodward, Okla. July H. 1911
Notice is heteby given that Clyde Y. Conner
Of Riverside, Oklahoma, who, on September rs
1905, made Homestead Entry No. 26sS2Ol0i22
for M OF SEA OF Section 3S and Swk Of Nwh
NwK OF swA Of Section 81, Township 3, North
of Range 25, +. G. NJ.
Has filed notice OF intention to make Final Five
Year Proof. TO establish claim to the land above
described, before o. f. Pruett, Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court in his office at Beaver, Oklahoma
on the 2nd day OF September, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses; William o.
Mathews Archie o, Richie, Walter Horsford
Henry Elers9etcher, all of Riverside, Okla.
7-27 s.3I GEo. ID. 0REER. Register