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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

BILE about California and It's people)
and extension. or the amount ex-
pended in the year ending June 80,
1910. s15,677.92 was expended in the
extension department, not counting
that spent in the blind division. The
biennial report OF the California State
Library for the period from July l.
1905. to June 80. 1910. has this to
say In the first paragraph of the part
of the report devoted to the work OF
the extension department:
This department was esta blished in
1903 and began work in December of
that year by sending out travelling
Libraries These Libraries sent from
one centre, in State the size of Call
fornia. could not possible solve the
problem for furnishing adequate H.
brary facilities to the residents out
side OF cities. They are sent and will
continue to be sent until the people
can have something better. The free
public library in the smaller towns Is
also not success. Its Inc. me must of
necessity be too small. So the main
effort of the extension department is
directed toward becoming fully in
formed about library conditions In
California and elsewhere, and trying
to assist In the development of a sue
cessful and economical system for CAL
ifornia."
The rather pessimistic note here OBJ
served in reference to the travelling
libraries and the small free public
Libraries is to be accounted for by the
fact that the librarian of the California
State Library is an enthusiastic advo-
cate Of the establishment throughout
the State of a system OF county libra
ries. This system calls for a large
central collection Of books in each
county, from which may be sent out
small collections. frequently changed,
to large number of stations In tho
county. The county thus becomes the
unit In the travelling library work. in
stead of the State, large sums being
thus saved In transportation charges
and rapidity of circulation much in
creased. In a small county having
good roads and wealthy population
a county library of this kind might
well approach in efficiency city
library, with its branches and its de-
posit stations And when every coun-
ty in a State became supplied with
such a library there would no longer
be n need of State travelling libraries
The General Assembly of California
passed county library act in 1909. and
under the provisions of this act county
libraries are being established with
commendable promptness the time of
the two library organizers on the staff
| OF the California State Library being
| largely spent In this work.
Rhode Island is such q small State,
and is so we'll supplied with libraries
(having forty-three of over 5000 vol
umes each ~ ZOOS. Of which twenty
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

In pursuit at any moment
To-day Billy stands immortalized
In bronze. with his gallant master on
his back in the city of washington-a
noble replica of the master military
leader and his veteran warhorse.
How Joe Wheeler Got His Spotted
Horse.
General Fitzpatrick. the Federal cav
airy leader. and General Wheeler. the
Confederate cavalier, were classmates
and close friends at West Point. When
the Civil War came. Fitzpatrick re-.
GAINED under the Stars and Stripes.
while Wheeler Joined the new Confed-
cracy and rode under the Stars and
Bars.
Fitzpatrick was the owner of beau
tiful spotted bay stallion. faithful
animal that had served him on many
hard fought fields, and had become
closely attached to the steed. In tho
fan of 1864 fitzpatrick led his cavaliers
into North Carolina. md one night sought
rest In n cabin. When the encampment
was quiet and all seemed we'll, por-
ton of Wheelers command suddenly
dashed into the bivouac. The Federals
were surprised and outnumbered. Kill
patrick. aroused from sound sleep by
the sudden firing, dashed from the
cabin in his night clothes. to and that
'''i'9s ne eS'aPtu IiiineHidleiS ne Woulu
be captured. His uniform was for
gotten for the moment. Fitzpatrick
!eaped upon the nearest tethered horse,
but 1t was not his famous spotted stall
lion. This fell into the han6S of the
Confederates, and was later turned
over 10 Wheeler, who with great Joy
mounted his classmates warhorse and
rode him throughout the balance of the
war
Stories could be related indefinitely
of the wonderful intelligence of these
old fighting horses. They did their
duty like men. and no one can ever
know to what extent they were acNj-
ally responsible for the victory or de-
feat of those great lighting armies in
America just fifty years ago to-day.
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two were free public libraries, to Vir-
Ginia's twenty-seven, OF which only
one was a free public library that
there is not very wide field left for
the activity Of the committee which
has in charge the work of library ex-
tension, namely. the Commute on Lii
braries OF the State Board OF Educa
ton. However, a system of travelling
libraries 10 conducted which has a
collection OF nearly 10000 books and
advisory work Is also done. or the
latter work the Handbook of the
League OF Library Commissions for
1910 has the following paragraph,
written by the secretary of the COM
mittee:
Tho committee. through its agents
and secretary. gives advice on the or
ganization, maintenance and admins
tration of libraries. participates In local
meetings held for the promotion of
library interests and renders assist
ance and direction in the establish
ment of new libraries. Though not
employing a regular library visitor, 1t
engages experts in library work to
visit Libraries needing inspection. to
give advice and to give addresses at
library and scho meetings. 1t sub
scribes for library journals and book
lists and distributes them to libra
ries. Its publications are designed to
give advice and instruction to libra
ries and library trustees"
From these excerpts 1t may be seen
that 1t really does not make great
deal of diiference by what body the
library extension work is controlled.
The thing desired is to get the work
done. and with the proper person elect
ed or appointed to the position of
library organizer. the work Will BIO
well done. whatever the seat of con-
troll.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
Blacksburg Social News

Blacksburg. Va, October 2l-Out of
town guests here for the marriage of
Rhodes G. Lockwood, OF Boston. Mass.
which took place at noon to-day in
Christ Episcopal Church. are being
entertained in the homes of Professors
ELLISON y. Smythe, of the institute.
Tollowing the church ceremony Mrs.
randolph was hostess for the bridal
Ri upcgea and i, intimate friends mt buffet
Row Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood Will
iiVe near Buchanan, where the former
mas q country place.
cards have been received here from
Mrs. Charles Ballard Smith. of Nor
santown, w. Va, announcing the mar
riasFe of her daughter, Lillian Ballard.
ana ana George Columbus Starcher Mon
DAY evening, October l6. Mr. Starcher
Is a member of the faculty of the v
4. l. college of Agriculture and will
pring his bride here early in Novem-
The Blacksburg Baptist Church Will
be the scene of brilliant wedding
Wednesday evening. October %, When
Miss Beulah Lee Evans will be mar
inent young business man of This
place large bridal party will al.
tend Miss Evans and Mr.. Argabrite.
ana ar friends s Of both families from out
me women of the Civic Bettermeni
CLUB. or which Mrs. J. b. Tutwiler ia
president gave reception in the High
school building Friday afternoon from
to g.. The affair was informal ana
given to interest all women of the
tow town DIN certain plans which the club
ditions in Blacksburg. WI
Mrs. Anna Williams, of Kenova w
va, is the guest of her sister, Miss
LAURA NITs Miller, at "Fiddler's Green
MISS Marjorie Weatherly returned
to birmingham; Ala. Wednesday after
months visit to Miss Virginia
MISS Louise Hoge is spending some
N siiss as the guest OF her cousins, the
misses DeJarnette. In Richmond.
Miss Sara smythe left wednesday
t TO-. her home in Charleston. s. c., af-
tsr spending the summer here with
her sister. Mrs. j: S johnson. w"
rs. j; Hoyle Ragsdale and little
son left Thursday for Knoxville. Tenn
having spent two months here with
professor and Mrs. J. b. McBryde.
Mrs. r. NJ. Patterson and Miss pat.
terson. of Philadelphia. have closed
their summer home. 'otIey." and viii
DO at the residence of Mrs Charles w,
Black foE q month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

or the work is $4,000 a year The
commission makes biennial report
the latest report (for 1903 and l9lO)-
pamphlet OF siXtynine pages, writ
ten by the secretary OF the commission
(who is in active charge of the work.
containing an interesting and val
uaole account of the work for the two
years ana full statistics OF the condi.
ton of the Libraries Of the state and
OF the circulation of the travelling
libraries
a follows:
The creation of the Minnesota Pub
Tic Library Commission by the LcgIs-
lature of 1899 may be regarded as
Il recognition of the public library as
a part Of the educational system OF the
State. In carrying out the purpose of
the law. the commission has constant
iH kept in view the development OF
the library system as an adjunct TO
the school. following TWO general lines
OF work: First. encouraging the estab-
iishment of Libraries in all communi-
Ties able TO support them, and bring
ing TO the highest possible standard
of efficiency all the li,braries in the
state. and second. maintaining a sys-
rem of travelling libraries to aid in
sowing the problem of making free
BOOKS accessible TO the entire popula-
ton OF the State"
The first two para graphs of the part
of the report dealing with tho estab-
lishment OF librarcs are as follows:
The commission endeavors through
every possible means to obtain thor
ough knowledge Of library conditions
| throughout the State. in order that
It's advice and assistance may be adapt-
ed to local needs In towns where no IL
nraFies exist whenever conditions arc
favorable, an effort is made to arouse
public interest through the co-opera
tion OF individuals or local organiza-
tons. Printed matter is furnished for
use In newspapers and personal visits
arc made TO confer with those interest
ed. and when advisable to hold a pub-
lie meeting for discussion OF the library
question. When the library is started
| either by an association or under nu-
| hlcipal control, the commission gives
advice regarding laws and methods Of
organization. rules and regulations Sc
lection and purchase of books. furni-
! tire and supplies. and sends it's or
saniZer to assist the local librarian in
classifying and preparing tho books
for circulation. and installing the
necessary Business records
| To the Libraries already established
the commission continues to act as A
bureau OF information. giving much ad =
vice through correspondence. matters
OF administration and questions Of
| library policy.
! me first three paragraphs of the
part OF the report devoted TO the trav-
ehnS libraries are as follows:
The extensions of library facilities
IN q state whose population "a no
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
Famous War Horse
CONTINUED From seventh Page,

halfbrod mare by "Mambrino." and
was rich chestnut color, standing
nearly seventeen hands high. with
long, slender legs. Il had n racing re-
cord of mile IN two minutes and for
ty-five seconds. which was then consid-
cred remarkable for such a heavy
horse. The Emperor repeatedly offer
ed the owner OF the horse $1,000. but
when the nations hero, General Hook
or, mentioned that he would like the
horse, II was sold TO him Immediately.
This was the horse that carried
Hooker through that fearful battle OF
Lookout Mountain, over the rocky
trails and even up the side OF the
mountain with his army when they
fought and won that famous battle
above the clouds" Here the gallant
honor OF the battle that he had helped
to win
General Thonass Fearless Wnrhorse
'Biny."
one of the heaviest men in the Fed
eral armies WAS General Thomas. To
carry his two hundred and more
pounds OF weigh; IT was necessary TO
obtain an unusually powerful horse
His ideal was found in a bay standing
sixteen hands and broad and strong
named billy" named after Thomass
close friend. General Sherman.
Like his master, Billy" was sedata
and slow in his movements. and was
also Just as sure OF results when no
did get started as was the general,
With his master billy" stood on that
bulletswep held of Chickamauga.
with the entire Confederate army
swarming or all sides and threatening
at any moment to break the barrier.
but did not hetray the least sign OF
fear. When that fateful day was over
and Thomas began his retreat TO Join
the balance OF the Federal army IN
Chattanooga the horse walked slowly
and sedately along, to the great exas-
peration Of the staff officers following
their chief. who expected to hear the
wild Confederate yell of Bragg's men
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
Gordonsville Social News
tSpecial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times-D ispatch.J
iordonsville, Va, October 21.-Mr.
and Mrs. S. G. Carter returned Thurs
day from a weeks visit to relatives
in Richmond.
Mrs. A. r. Collins and children, OF
Hanover Avenue, Richmond, spent sew
eral days this week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. J. Faber.
Mrs. J. H. Niche has returned to
some days with her daughter, Mrs r.
G. Watkins.
e. NJ. Eubsnk, of Washington, has
been spending the week. with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. Eubane,
near town.
Mrs. j. l. Schindell and little daugh-
ter have returned from a visit to rela-
tives in Richmond, accompanied by
Mrs. Marie Zaun.
Miss Edna Faber has returned from
visit to relatives in Richmond
B. e. Jeffries. Jr., of Charlottesville,
was a Gordonsville visitor Tuesday.
Ed. Buckley. OF Atlanta. Ga, is on
a visit to his sisters, Mrs. j. II. RAINY
and Miss Maggie BUCKLEY. in the city.
DIR. and Mrs. G. W. Dc Maine. OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
The Means Of Stimulating an Increased
Interest i'm libraries i'm Virginia
By H. r. Nell WAlNE, State Librarian

same the method of appointment and
the body under whose control he does
ms work vary. In most Of the States
he Is under the control of a special
library commission, in seven he is a
member of the staff of the State Lii
prafE' ana in three an agent of the
department of public instruction. Min
nesota may be taken as an example of
state having a library commiss on,
California of one In which the library
extension work is undertaken by the
state Library, and Rhode Island of
one in which the department of pub
lie instruction has charge. Alabama
differs from all the other States in
that It's library extension work is
carried on by the State Department of
Archives and History. In Alabama.
however this department in reality
occupies the position filled in other
States by the general State library, as
distinguished from the State law H.
brary, where, as In Virginia, the two
are distinct. In all Of the states nam
cd the work Is being we'll done, and
In the first two done on an extensive
scale. 1t is therefore rather difficult
to determine which method OF control
is preferable. In Virginia good argu-
ments for each of the three methods
may be advanced. The Library Asso-
citation has not yet finally decided
which it considers the best under con-
ditions prevailing in this State, nor
has the Library Board OF the vdr-
sinia State Library given the ques-
ton its official consideration al board
meeting, and, so far as is publicly
known, the State Board OF Education
is in the same situation. This ques-
ton Will, however. be carefully con-
sdered before the meeting of the
General Assembly next January so
that all interested may unite on a bin
to be presented to the Assembly for
enactment into law.
q The three States OF Minnesota, Cali
fornia and Rhode Island have been
mentioned as differing from each other
in the way in which the work OF
library extension Is managed. and 1t
will be helpful toward giving clear
, idea OF the difference in management.
as we'll as of the exact nature of this
library extension work, to quote
few paragraphs from official publica-
tons setting forth accounts OF the
work in those States.
In Minnesota the work is done under
the supervision of commission. con-
sisting of five members, three of whom
tthe president of the University OF
Minnesota, the State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, and the secretary
Of the Minneso.? Historical Society
are eN-othcio members. and two are
appointed by the Governor. The
amount appropriated Inr the conduct
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

The method of bringing about i'm
proved library conditions in any State
SIS not far to seek. Ii consists merely
in convincing the people of the var
ious communities Of the State of their
needs. When the people of any COM
munity are once brought TO a realiza-
ton of the educational posi- bilitles
OF we'll equipped and we'll conduct
cd library, when the difference be-
tween the modern library for all and
the former resort of only a few is
driven home to their consciousness
the demand for the establishment OF
such an institution springs up at
once. The library itself soon follows
Fortunately for us III Virginia. the
best ways of showing the people their
needs have been threshed out and
tested time and again in other
States, and We have simply TO follow
the examples set. Library associa-
tions have been formed in other States
for agitation, and now the library
workers of Virginia have one of their
own. Travelling library systems have
been established all ever the country.
not only by the States themselves, but
also by women's clubs and even by
railroads. the main object OF which is
TO bring few good books at least to
communities before without them
and in this way 10 awaken desire
for the establishment OF pernal ent
libraries. Virginia has good travel
ing library systenl-though 1t should
be vastly strcngthened-whic has
distributed hundreds OF books to all
parts OF the state and has been the
cause of the establishments of about
half dozen permanent libraries
though none OF these is a full Pledged
free public library. In most of the
other States. in the work OF library
extension the great step has been
taken of providing by law for the en-
ployment OF a person usually known
as library organizer. whose duties
ere in brief TO promote In every way
possible the establishment or librar-
les throughout the State and in foster
ing those already established This
person Is an expert, is paid good
salary. and ha s$eii allow ance for travel
ing and otticc.' eHpen5es. In many States
there are more than one organizer.
Virginia has as yet no such officer, but,
the procurement from the General
Assembly of an appropriation for Sc
curing one is the special object TO
which the members OF the Library
Association OF Virginia are now di-
reoting their attention, and II is hoped
that success Will attend their EFFORTS
nr the very next meeting Of the Leg
iBlature.
While the object OF the appointment
OF the organizer is the same in all the
States and his duties practically the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

largely rural involves the use OF a
edium other than the town publ
lrorafy, and the Public Library Com
mission inauSurated a system of trav-
eHhS libraries at the beginning OF It's
activities in 1900, and continues IT as
one of the most important features Of
its work.
The purpose of these libraries is pri-
narllN TO bring to the people living on
inc farms and isolated communities the
books which they want and need for
information. culture and entertain
ment, which they are unable to obtain
otherwise, because of the distance from
public libraries and the difficulties and
expense OF transportation.
the Libraries prove also valuable
adjunct to the small public libraries
having insufficient book funds by sup
plying them with fresh books, desir-
able books for children in good edi-
tons books In foreign languages. and
the reference department of the trav-
cling library is the base of supply for
additional help for students and club
workers.
In California the library extension
work is carried on by the extension
department. of the State Library. this
department being subdivided into three
divisions-the travelling libraries divi-
sion. the public libraries division and
the books for the blind division. The
whole work of the California State
Library, which expended in the year
ending June 30. 1910. S5S.64S.25. is car
ried on through the departments of
law. legislative and municipal refer
ence. documents. reference. catalogue,
California (cngaged in getting togeth-
err and indeXing all information posi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
ing to Gordonsvillc

to reside.
Miss Sadie Block, who. for the past
ten months was one of the head work
ers OF the Jewish Educational Alliance
in Baltimore, has accepted call 10
take charge OF the Jewish Neighbor-
mood House, of Portland. Ore Miss
BLOCK will have full charge Of the set
tiement house OF Portland, which is
run by the Council OF Jewish Wo-
men of that city. Miss Block Is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Block.
of this city. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

Does not every woman aspire in her
heart to be the best dressed woman in
her ncighborhood' To crafty this long
ing it is OF vital importance, madam, that
you come to this establishment.
a glance through our stock will con-
vince you that these designs are up-to-
date; yet they are, nevertheless, con-
sentative, and cannot help but meet your
individual needs as a well-dress, discrimi-
mating woman.
Fashions arc correct representations OF
the master minds Of the fashion world.
As you require garments which shall be
distinctive and yet express your own in
dividuallty, these productions are bound
to meet with your approval.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
whip appreciate refined taste in dress
Your endorsement will be appreciated
and your patronage earnestly solicited.
RespectfuIIy
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-12-26

ded. Mike WALSH. the bartender. vas
also soaked for a century. with the
trimmings. and s. and costs for
gaming Davis furnished bond and
vas released. but Mike vas unable 20
produce and went 10 the bastile
The state has also taken a hand in
'he case. and when the grand jury
gets through with the pair they will
probably know tina something was
doing
Slower stevens. ono of the party.
paid bis fine az g. and costs. while
Dan Fitzpatrick. william Henry. John
Doy.c. g. McDonough. Phil speidel
aud Ntarl"4 Morris. the other partici
pants. took Xmas dinner with Mine
Host Hailor az the Highlands Inn. and
HiI remain his gucffs FOR the ne1f 90
days unless some ~ The long green
.s forthcoming
John Cameron donated $40 and
cost fnr making 90 nuisance Of himself
af the Wheeling 4 Lake Eric depot
John WeiEht. Joe Chipsicf and John
boo. Vi' we're only plain ones. got
Christina. presents by being allowed
their freedom
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-12-26
DIXIE LAND
Pisylett Portrayins santa in the South
Rendered at the First Chris
tian Church.

An appropriate entertainment Of an
original nature was given by a NUN
Der OF the members Of the First Chris.
tan church in the auditorium last
evening. telling in actions rather than
words me reception that would be
rendered santa should hhc visit the
homes Of the true southern darkey.
The parts taken by the members OF
the cast were rendered in a realistic
manner and the playlet as a whole
was well prepared. no details being
omitted.
The feature or the evening was the
rendition OF a number Of the old time
ballads by a male quartette composed
OF Messrs. Homer simmons. ". d.
Fields. Will Jacobs and Charles Hie
genbothamThe title OF the playlet was
santa in Dixie Land" and the ap.
pearance Of the jolly saint. which
marked the conclusion Of the program
was received by hearty applause.