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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06
Swnstiks.


viii you kindly give me the name.
sign ] have seen so much in the East
ana noticed II SO frequently in diff
ierent parts Of the world, Have been
told II was called .'Swastika," and that
II meant May the four winds Of the
earth bring you luck" An answer IL.
the Query Column will ohlige,
swastila is a fylfot or Tour foot"
cross. a monogrammatic sign having
-FOUR branches. of which the ends arc
Dent. generally at right angles. 1t IL;
ana in one form or another has been
used as symbol of welfare from
n very early time.
Il may be safely asserted tina, In
rrestigation of the records of every
SSnown race has revealed traces OF the
nwasuka 1t has been found IN the
s = of the mound builders In Mis-
siSsippi showing identity OF design
WIN symbols from India. in what is
called the notwithstanding position
OF the Hindus-hnd those from Geot-
ga SHOW similarity of design with
,hose of the Mayas and Aztecs. while
In the remains OF the prehistoric ace
or lake dwtllers in Switzerland the Sis-
Tres .i, Ia Identified with the staff of
statue of Buddha in India on xh ose
pese Is row Of Swastikas.
T., appears on the foreheads OF gods
IN temples, and on the walls al the
Gtsye temples in india. and also on
Bfahmin monuments 1t Is placed OF
the breast OF the dead In Thibet. end
ornaments the petticoats OF the NO
Inen OF that country. 1t is shown In
,he ruins Of Algeria and on the bronze
lhPots OF aborigincs in Ashantee. In
our own America numberlcss rains
symbol
In 1901. Or. Berson. d German gu-
tant, discovered the ruins OF an aztec
tHmnle in which he reports "cons.nntiv
nrding the Swastika in It's priineval. in
Its derived and In its highly advanced
torms,' In his opinion positively .den-
irving them with an age prior to that
OF Enoch.
I'm the collection Of rare pottery dis
covered by Sidi Mahomet Taeiber in
inc Navajo reservation many world
known symbols are found. az the Swas-
character that is found on the hoa d
OF the Sphinx in Egypt In tho col
lection of the clin jewellers remains
is found the Egyptian or Thor's ham
mer, with what is evidently the three
al med Swastika. probably referrcine
TO tho year of three seasons
some OF our American Indians OF
to-day. use the Swastika as sacred
symbol. particularly the Navajos. Zunis
ana Pueblos Plate Is. Smithsonian
Reports "a. shows beautiful bead
those tribes who worship the sun ~ u
deity, but oy those who worship tho
SUN as habitation of deity"
The Cabinet.
Name the members OF President
Philander c. Knox. Secretary OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06

Several days ago one of the mems
furnishing houses in Birmingham tried
to make a run on shirts, and got rid of
Its entire stock before the sun had
yet reached high noon. The Age-Her-
aid, Barrctt's paper, carried the "ad.,"
which road in part as follows: Mems
2 soisette shirts for $780," instead of
Mems $500 soisette shirts for 800"
There was a rush for the shirt counter.
and Abou Ben Barrett led all the rest.
taking the whole of the stock. sixty
nine shirts in all, for the sum of s34.5O
cash In hand and no hard feelings.
Then, in order to break even. the goods
were auctioned off at whatever thew
would bring. the sale being promoted
by the service of cooling drinks of the
"near"sort to anybody who would take
shirt or who looked as If ne needed
such garment Mayor Culpeper
ENum acted as one of the auotioneers.
Yet some people in Montgomery do no.
think that there is anything much In
the commission form of government
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06
Voice Of the PEOPLE
"The commoner" and the Press.

The Commoner" and the Press.
To the Editor OF The Times-Dispatch
Sir,-The sentiments expressed by
MI Glass In the editorial article from
ms paper, the Lynchburg News. Of
IuiE l. which | attach to this note
are merely just and truthful in regard
10 the editors of the vast majority Of
american newspapers. but If they be
the real opinions OF Mr. Glass the
widespread accusations of corruption
ana press bribery that appeared in
the columns of the News a few weeks
ago In regard to those journals that
iai!ed TO support him in his campaign
must have been a result of the med
ding Of Mr.. GLASS; hired man" who
has given SO much trouble to his en-
pioyer suppose he be dismissed. and
then we can tell whose sentiments are
represented in the ditorial columns
OF the News OBSERVER
staunton. Va. July s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06

now use has been found for the
guinea pig by an enterprising Eng
Hshfnan. who found by experiment tina
this queer little creature takes the
place of the lawn-mower. and does
far better work without making anv
russ about It Down in Kent II has
neen tried on the lawns OF that beau
u'ul country with surprising results.
destroying the noxious weeds first and
keeping the grass cut as close as II :,
mad been done with a safety razor sev.
eral experiments are now being made on
large scale. and the promise is tina.
no well-regulated family that has n
lawn VIII be up-to-date that does NOT
possess colony OF guinea pigs T, ,s
Hoped that the Britons viii have he.
ter success with the pigs than The
mississippi planter had with his mon.
Keys few years ago that he had I'm i.
ported with the Idea that they would
make hrst'rate cotton pickcry.
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consistent plan for the development of
n general highway system for the
State. Work of tho hisgledy -piggledy
sort is not effective. 4 good road for the
benefit OF a single community would be
good thing so far as II went: but it
would not go far enough 10 be of any
special advantage to the larger com
munity outside of township and neigh
borhood lines. What is needed In Vir-
ginia and in all other States is a sys-
'ematie plan for tho benent of the
whole people.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06
THE DIRECT ELECTIONS HuMBuG

William II. Fleming, formerly a
member of Congress from Georgia.
protests that the Democrats should
not object to the Brlstow amendment
to the bill providing for change in
the Constitution submitting the cleo
tion OF United States Senators to a
direct vote of the people. He holds
that the Bristow proposition carries
no new, vicious or unreasonable prin-
ciple; that the Federal Government
could exercise supervision over tho
Senatorial elections without the Bris-
tow amendment as well as with 1t, and
that 'if Southern Democrats stick to
their position they accept the respon-
sbility of defeating a National de-
mand at the dictates of what is
sectional bugbear.' and primarily a
non-essential."
There Is probably a good deal in
what Mr.. Fleming says on the sub
jet; but we have never seen the least
necessity for the proposed change in
the method of electing Senators. We
believe that the people are better rep
resented and as directly represented
by the present Constitutional method
as they would be by the so-cailed
direct plan, and that the demand for
the suggested change is in no sense
national demand" but the demand
Of politicians, who think that 1t would
be far easier to carry ont their selfish
schemes by appealing to the preju-
dices of the people at n general cleo
ton than by trusting their personal
fortunes to the more responsible iudg-
ment of the direct representatives of
the people in the State Legislatures:
more responsible because of better OPP
portunities for an intimate study OF
the qualifications of the several can
didates for Senatorial honors and
emoluments.
The objection to the direct elections
amendment 20 the Constitution is fun
damental. 1t provides for radical
change in the American method of
government. The Senators represent
the States IS such. and not the peo-
PIE. as such. Population is not the
basis of representation in the Senate.
Each State is entitled TO two United
States Senator'S. Nebraska, with
population Of l,192,2li. has two Sena-
tors, or ono Senator for every $4,000
of population. while New York. with
a population of 9,113.279. has only two
Senators, or one Senator for every
4,S56,0oo OF population. Nevada. with
a population of only s1.S75. has two
Senators. or one Senator for every
4o,eS7 of population. while Pennsyl-
vania, with a popula ton OF 7.665,1il,
has two Senators. or one Senator for
every S,S3e,655 of population The;
basis of representation in the House
OF Representative is population. The
House is the popular" branch of the
Congress; the Senate represents the
states as political entities. The hg-
ures we have given show II so clearly
that argument is not required 50 es-
tahlish the inequity of the plan that
is now proposed. The proposed amend
ment would strike at the very root
Of our system OF government. and
should be defeated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06

No sooner did he take his seat as
Governor of Georgia than TIoke Smith
announced his candidacy for United
states Senator to nll the unexpired
term OF the late Senator Clay. This
appears to be combination on Mr..
SMITHS part In restraint of anybody
else in Georgia having any share in
the high places OF that State. Why
would 1t not be a good idea for the
Legislature to give him both oGlcesq
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06

In power; for there could not be much
difference between the Republicans car
rSins out Democratic policies and the
Democrats themselves carrying out the
same policies. 1t looks to us as il this
is logical conclusion from Mr.. Bry-
ans promises
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06

1t takes this sort of weather to
bring out the best there is in the Con-
versation Club at the Chesterfield. and
the things that are said would iii a
book. and mighty interesting book
at that.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06

The sun-bonnet is coming back into
the style" and we are delirh,ad y,
Is the most attractive and sensible
head-sear the women have ever worn.
1t makes homcly face look charming.
and affords an artistic setting for
beauty
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06
Daily Queries and Ansuers

| State: Franklin MacVeagh. Secretary OF
Attorney General: Frank H. Hitch.
cock, Postnaster-General; George Won
Meyer Secretary OF the Navy: Wal
ire Fisher: Secretary OF the Interior;
James Wilson. Secretary of Agricul.
! tuIo: Charles Nagel Secretary OF COM
merce and Labor.
Horses I'm 14D2.
| Wore there any horses In America
at the time Columbus discovered III
| w. K. II.
Mcn OF Military Age.
Wat Is the greatest number of men
liable to military duty in the United
States; Great Britain and Germany.
Neither the United States nor Great
Britain have any conscrlpt laws. and
recruits for the regular army arc Sc
G cures ,o only MY. by enlistment. Germany
200 reserves Great Britain Is esti-
mated 10 have 100000 mem available
TO for mi, military duty. but that does ,aot
from India and the coloi!ies The
United states has probably 100000
men of military age.
Fra Angelica.
Was IT Fra Angelica who painted
The Trinity now In the British MI
] scum. LONDON. In when Goa tn rain
| or is represented as an old mai a top
! OF picture. clouds and cherubs around:
( God the Holy Ghost as a dove ist be
low, and Christ as a child r';h tho
/ mother on one side and JOSEF o. the
| other?" . q
/ we think not, The only otah'.
| picture in England the u, spu.
/ work of Giovanni Fiesole. tn art.e
priest OF tho fifteenth centtty cor
I monty called Fra Angelica. IS glar'
! Christ with the banner OF tie rcsa-
| rection and a multitude OF 81 rts e'
II Is hung in the London Ssii3-
Gallery.
The Dnvis Family.
ta) I'm what year did MarTrret d.
| est daughter OF Jefferson Da Try
Addison Hayes ard where was the
ceremony pcrformed?"
90 % 10 IN EUROPE w4e' 10 r.e a5a wi5 5y
e, In what year did r, and
Jefferson die. and where"
| td) Was Mr.. Davis's p erty all
| confscated? Wasn't he ma iriless
| by the war;"
(e) When did he with family
move to BeauvoirY" 2. @.
(a) In 1871 in Memphis
OBJ Mrs Davis went :, irope In
1877 and left her daugh there at
| school when she returnc
(c) Jefferson Davis. Jr. ~ / Of veil
low fever in Memphis In ,'7s WI
! liam Davis died in 1874
Cd Mr.. Davis's fortune WIS greatly
| impaired by the war
te) In 1871
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06
AUSTRIAN PREMIER
SON OF CIVIL SERVANT

r ei; teen month.
Sren ar OF Austria,
Ing his cover
has even q still
e o Vienna life
has oeen ior the
he lief rival or
Ietu Mich. in the
verllEnty OF the
n Countess KEEL
vi OF the scene In
princess was III
her husband, and
ar. Countess Wald-
VIC h a tragic man
c pHncess herself
illness, and when
ned iher sceptre as
3. she found that
r INF the person OF
esr Dr.. who had BY
8 official posi-
role in the
NE fetes. OF q
Id otherwise, that
b safety and brill
5 ea Ron.
J. 1.-THE return OF
'ori a merry war
two ladies. each
OF followers, the
|. artistic world
SQnd the countess.
tai y remained true
rincess Pauline.
inl css Metternich
popular festival.
rut hing the count
Immediately de-
public enter
ri lose OF obliierat-
toe Viennese, the
ats. Both women
Il lowned for their
~ actresses. Those
q are famed, even
NJ regard TO those
a,3ay say that she
a memorable
nistry OF Foreign
Hunt was premier.
~ dous success with
songs % his own
is regards words
{ gave in a burles-
'lwife danced. sang
,nitable grace and
/,
: Russian by birth.
-1ctty noble of the
of the distric t
,tnd by reason OF
Is of blood. and OF
has much to endure
great Indies of the
~, who attempted
Ter. Indeed. 1t was
FOR, a year ago. be-
1e rank of lady OF
: acquired n recog
urt. from which she
N barred, in spite
gh office. She fail
.ceive the Order OF
II usually goes witt
Of the palace. bul
qualification
&c faith are indis
gs nail originall,
plstcin. and after
mover. Countess
e, wife OF Coun
lsegg. figures in tn
as the unpopula
gorge L.. was nick
nglish people 9TH
10 her e!ephantin
Did age. was create'
Countess OF Darling
peerage. and wa.
vitriolic pen b,
The old castle o
he I'ischa. in Lowe
I'll the kielmansegi
tttie, was destroye'
he occasion Of thei
ma. and has neve
further particular
rs family, I woul
% Tom Hoods fami
.ielmanseSg and He
by the Brentwoo
pany.)
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years ago. when for
he filled the role OF Pr
subsequently returnin.
horsh!p. His wife b
more notable hgure
than himself. and ha
last two decades the
Princess Pauline Me
matter of the sove
ReveIs.
AT the time when
nansegg lrst came vi
this connection. the
deep mourning for h
then for her daughter.
stein. who died in sue
ner. Afterwards the
was Frustrated By IL
eventually She resume
queen OF the Fetes.
she had a competitor
the wife or the COVER.
virtue Of her husban
ton. assumed the lea.
organization OF all
charitable nature and
endow with SO much
liancy tho V!cnnese SCI
Vienna gained by
Princess Pauline. 10.
eDsued between the
having her own SET {
bourgeoisie and t,,S
gradually hooking a g.
while the old arlstouf Il
TO IT'S allegiance to- /
No sooner did Erin
organize some great
with the object or Cru
ess. than the latthr
visei some still gtnn,I
tainment. FOR the l)urlI
Ing in the eyes Of II
success OF her rival
have always been rel
talents as cmate e.
OF Princess aietterH
In this country. e.
OF the countess, -
surpassed herselF le'
charity fete at thE can
Affairs. when thd arm
He achieved a trel sec
a number OF contth .
composition. hot.th 4.
and music. which, sit
que role, while yly
and acted, with r &, n
chic. as soubrett,.
The countess
the daughter of -,
name of Lebedd N
around KishineI ,r
he lack OF blu Ez&4 $
her foreign orig Ia
at the hands of 2
Viennese aristct AZ N ~
to cold shoulde! d 81. r
not until the T. & DO
slowed upon Id FAC
the palace. thaI ~
nized position III Bur
had until then LIN
OF her husband 81 81
ed. however. .ea
the Star Cross, flB,b
&: s: s; i # $ a.: { : s.)Q::.
The Nielma o.
from Schlesw Il.
wards fronts n,
i SsSs'1 aas S's5 / are E
annals OF En-
sultana of HI ar
named by Il A.
Elephant" oV ~
proportions III Ri,
by her royal "a
ton in the n
portrayed VIZ Ag
Ilnro1. N~,l.u
l<ielmansegR kM he
Austria. frotH icli
family take.B 81 III
ny me TurkEeot S tho
b t"s, siege reise,,,S nn
of the KEEL IA :.
refer my reEAl, Ito
liar poem. tSio
Golden Legi k
Copyright. 81 II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06
4 he Cabinet.

Name the members OF President
Taft's Cabinet" X =
Philander c. Knox. Secretary OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-06

Horses I'm 14D2.
Wore there any horses In America
at the time Columbus discovered III
w. K. H.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14
Buigafign "koleda."

In Bulgaria N sleda." as Christians
is called. is mari II with many quaint
ceremonies, One is called "Kolsdars."
the name given TO a band of boys.
mostly. who go about proclaiming that
the season of fasting is over. and her
aiding a reign of feasting and merri-
ment Each koleda party numbers
seven-the Old Man. the Old Woman.
the Crumb Picker twho collects the
presents and money. while the Old
Mar and Old Woman play the fool).
and Four Singers. who carol out the
Christmas songs. The attire of the
Koledars is most %grotesoue. and their
procession is joined by a huge crowd
of townspeople. who take a great de-
light in the antics of the ~jesters
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

1t was Christmas morning. and
Brownton was taking the air. when a
seedy-looking mar strobe up the gar
rem path.
"Merrv Christmas. guv'nor." he said,
i~nsinuatingly. I've called for my
Christmas box"
Christmas box? said Brownton.
Why. | don't know you. Are you the
village dustman?"
mo. sir. I'm the chap who played
the cornet outside here last year and
you told me to take my 'ook."
"Oh you are? ?" sad our hero. feel.
ing his biceps in a menacing manner
And why. pray. should | give you a
Christmas box?"
We'll. guv'nor." explained the sup
plicant. Il haven't been playing this
year"
And perceiving that he had been
spared some agony. Brownton parted
with a Christmas sixpence,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14
IT IS CRIMINAL TO NEGLECT
THE SKIN AND HAIR

Think Of the suffering entailed by
neglected skin troubles-mental be-
u of designation, physical be-
cause of pain. Think of the pleasure
of a clear skin, soft, white hands, and
good hair. These blessings, SO essen
tial to happiness and even success in
life, are often only a matter of a little
thoughtful care in the selection Of
effective remedial agents. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment do SO much for
poor compilations, red. rough hands,
and dry. thin and falling hair, and cost
SO little, that 1t is almost criminal not
to use them. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold everywhere, a
postal to "~Cuticura." Dept. 81 L, Bos-
ton, will secure a liberal sample Of
each, with 32-page booklet on skin
and scalp treatment.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

ing ~distracting enough for
their children. how would they like to
nve IN Russia, where work is often
suspended for a fortnight. while all the
people keep holiday.
Even the poorest peasant has a tree
and it Is harvest time for beggars, for
no one will refuse him anything.
In some of the ountr districts the
boys dress as animals. and led by 9TH
er boys as keepers, march through the
streets headed by a band of boys max
ing dreadful music with harsh sound
ing instruments. These professions go
from door to door, pound until they are
admitted. and all given food and drink.
and two small pieces of money.
All yer Scandinavia a week is given
to merrymaking. Every one goes to six
o'clock church on the dark Christmas
morning, and in the evening every
home in the land is illuminated. They
wonderful trees. around which
people and children dance and
sing. The Scandinavian child is very
good to the poor on Christmas and
takes gifts and food to poor families.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

a blazing tree hung with cakes, color
ed candles and gifts. 1t is a pretty
sight to see the children march in to
see their tree, singing as they go, 20,
Tanner Baum" 20, Fir Tree), to the
air of Maryland. Ny Maryland"
In many German towns just as the
bells ring to usher in Christmas,
every window in every house is quick
ly lighted. Then the children are up
bright and early. even the tiny babies,
to go to six o'clock church. Often each
child bears a candle to illuminate the
church.
The German Kriss KingIe has n
horrid habit that our jolly old st. Nick
would scorn. He generally leaves in
the stockings a bunch OF switches in
case they should be needed before his
next call.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

IN efficient woman principal of a
~ York grammar school, though
old of good looks and bearing the
Fks Of long service in her profess
4, still retains the charm of a de-
etful frankness. One day while
Eching the pupils pass out of her
Rding two by two. a usual. she no
ID n boy marching alone, with
arm to his eyes, sobbing tumu1tu-
~. In answer to her solicitous ins
~ as she drew him from the line,
little fellow walled: Il haven't
pt no pardner!"
ne principal extended a prompt
sympathetic hand. Shake, dear
shake!" she invited. Il haven't,
Eer."
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14
Measure Of His Intelligence.

Measure Of His Intelligence.
F1do's Mistress (sobbing)-I've lost
\ dog; my sweet little innocent
1 riend-Im SO sorry. Have you
an advertisement in the newspa-
-
ido's Mistress-Oh, what would be
: use? The poor darling doesn't
DIV how to read.-Woman's Home
mpanion.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14
JEWISH OUTLOOK.

d Denver.-A number Of prominent
entlemen identified with Denver's
nsfness and professional interests
I'VE purchased the Jewish Outlook
nd Will make 1t the representative
Jewish sentiment in the trans
Mississippi states, while heretofore 1t
As been only a local paper. The Out
4ck Is the pioneer Jewish publication
lotWeen st. Louis and San Francisco.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

Many people have receding gums. Rub
Hamlins Wizard Oil on gums and stop the
decay; chase the disease germs with a
mouth wash of a few drops to a spoonful
of water.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14
Just to Make Sure

Vi Just to Make Sure.
How shall l express my sentiments
wards your" said the young man,
nderly.
ION paper, please" said the girl.
.4hen there a be no chance OF your
out of it."
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

When you hear two men talking SO
loudly that they can be heard in the
next block, they are talking about
something they know nothing about.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14
Give and Take.

Al Give and Take.
&Howell-Does he take things philo-
&phically?
TPowelEYes, but he doesn't part
18th them Observation-Disclosures
[ome Companion.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

tom of bringing in the yule." In al
most every family in England the boys
and girls gather about the burning
log on Christmas eve to sing carols
and tell Christmas legends. Often the
children who live in the country as.
sist at the dragging in OF the huge
log.
An English child would not feel IL
was Christmas if there was not a bit
OF mistletoe hanging in the hall, under
which the unwary are kissed soundly.
Little and big eat the rich and blazing
plum pudding. and all join in the sing.
ing of Christmas carols and church
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-14

family goes to the wood and cuts a
straight young oak. which be drags
into the room where the family awaits
him. saying as he does so: Good even
ing and a merry Christmas."
Then the children shout back: MAY
Gcd grant both to thee and mayst thou
have riches and honor"
With this they shower their father
with corn and the tree is thrown on
the fire 10 burn until Christmas morn.
ing, when it is greeted with pistol
shots.