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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03

November First.
November first! Now, there's q sound
that strikes the heart with dread {!
It's the threshold of the horrors that
await MS just ahead;
It's the portal of the winter; it's the
door by which we so
F.om tnc pleasant land If summer 10
the dreary land OF snow.
It's the most unwelcome day OF all
since calendars began:
It's what forty is to maidens and fifty
Is to man.
It's warning threat OF singing cold
and gray and sul1en skies
or chilliness each morning whom In
darkness we arise.
Eight weeks OF frigid misery without
a ray OF hope!
Eight weeks of bleak unpleasantness
through which we have to grope!
Eight weeks before the first of jan
uary will be here!
Eight weeks before we've safely passed
the summit OF the year.
And then we'll strike the home stretch
Its downhlll straight to spring
SO 1t won't be many days before the
birds begin to sing
-McCutcheon, in Chicago Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03

Tho Manchus needn't be worried
ABOUT their Jobs. There is plenty Of
room for them in this country in tn.
laundry business
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03
We Want Your Account
National State & City Bank
RICHMOND. VA.

RICHMOND. VA.
VIM. II. Palmer, President: John S. Elicit,
Vice. PRECEDENT: VIM NJ Hill, Vice.Presi-
dent: J. w. Sinton. Vies-T resident; julien
II. Hill. Cashier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03
John shaw, of Yorktown.

"a poem read a, Yorktown. on the
l30th anniversary OF Lord Cornwallis's
surrender.)
John Shaw. of Yorktown, Va. vet
eran OF the Civil War, having. found
the exact spot where CORVALLIS sur
rendered to Washington, October 10.
ISL. FASTENED to Warrington City for
the purpose of inducing the govern
ment to erect IA suitable monument.
The President and Congress paid no
attention to his request, so he under
took the task OF building one himself;
Returning to Yorktown, he invested
his meagre savings in material and
started the shaft. When the material
was used he worked and saved more
two years. The monument was scarce
~ completed when "Old John Shaw.
bent with the weight OF more than
seventy years, passed to his reward
and was laid to rest in the Arlington
Cemetery.
Forgotten the spot whore CORVALLIS
To Washington bent his proud head {;
Where the sword of oppression was
And the glory OF freedom was shed.
Ignored by the nation. whose splcndor
Arose a that glorious place.
TIL John Shaw searched out and estab-
lishfd
The pride of our conquering race
Believing that soon there would be
On the spot a monument stately,
But they paid no heed to his plea .
Returning undaunted to Yorktown,
He reared with his trembling old
hands
A shaft where CORVALLIS surrendered.
But to-day ruin II stands.
In tangle of broom and jimson.
1t swiftly goes 10 decay;
Its shells OF plaster are broken,
It's sides are crumbling away.
"'Tis monument crude and unsightiy,
a dishonor to beauty and art.
But tribute of love and devotion
From that stalwart old patriot heart.
Thrice shame on our glorious nation.
That the spot of her triumph should
be
Unma rked save by crumbling pillar.
y reproach to the land Of the free
But its silent voice is pleading.
AS ii molders and falls away,
And our people must heed the sum
mons,
The call of honor obey"
MABEL FLORENCE B. LOVING
st. Joseph. Mo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03

After tine first harvest Of the New
BrAdsord ms,ae iroV!s,cnk for ,hyIr
rejoicing specially together with
praise and prayer. In 1929 a day OF
fasting and prayer In the midst OF
ing by the coming OF rain during the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03

Why is it that every fellows hest
sirls closest girl friend Is about as
"nievely and uncongeniul as could be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03

/ First Thanksgiving Day.
state the date OF the first Thanks
! giving Day. and say by what Prcsi-
| dent set apart for that purpose
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-03
pY IA MARauIsE pE FoNrENoY.

- RINOESS LIIA OF BOuTDOn- Far ma
- daughter Of the last of the SOW
i ereign Dukes OF Parma, and who
became AN Austrian archduchess
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
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last half hour was to be devoted 10
something very weird and "Hallow-
e'eny." She sat before a low table
chanting softly. while into saucer
she tossed tablespoonful of salt ana
poured alcohol upon 1t from a silver
fiagon. When she touched II with
match It blazed up In blue uncanny
fame. Then she began In a slow.
deep voice:
Little Orphant Armies come to our
house to stayi"
She had scarcely reached the last
verse when the saucer lamp Jared
strangely and went out The reader
lit It again. with her salt and alcohol,
and recited:
IAN around the house in the Jet black
night.
II stares through the window pane
But the light went out as she whisper
ed slowly:
"AlI the wicked shadows coming.
tramp. tramp. tramp!"
There followed Eugene Fields ghost
| " Seem Things" with its "scary"
refrain. But as she ended the last
stanza, the lights suddenly blazed up.
real electric lights instead of tallow
dips In carrot candlesticks. and the
clock struck nine. There was scurry
upstairs for warm caps and coats.
t"Good nights" were said, not only to
the little lady hostess. her tail mother.
and the jolly aunt. but to the witch
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
The antiquity Of Man.

It has been known during long
time that in western Europe man en-
isted during the glacial epoch We know
that the great ice age consisted OF dis-
ferent glacial times separated By in
tergIacial times In glacial times the
snow line dropped 5000 to 1900 feet
below It's present level in the Alps,
whereas In intergiaciai times Il lay
about 1000 feet higher than at pres
ent Thus the temperature seems TO
have been higher In the intergiaciai
periods than Il Is now There
is abundant evidence. in the opin-
ion of Penck. that man existed
during the beginning Of the last gla-
cial epoch. There IL some reason for
thinking that at least 10000 years
have elapsed since the last giaciafion
and that the man whose jawbone was
found in 1909 near Heidelberg lived
100000 years ago.-scientiflc Amer
lean
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
FORM spLlT-LoG DRAG CLUBS
Idea Of improving Roads Spreading In
Texas and Numerous organiza-
tions Have Resulted.

They are organizing split-log drag
clubs in Texas There are as many
as seven clubs in one county The
idea is spreading like a prairie fire
The following is the plan:
Each club covers and becomes re-
sponsible for about six miles OF terri
tory. The club membership-active
memberships composed OF farmers
living along the roads In given dis
trict. and the dues are 80 cents per
month. All money collected Is de-
voted to paying expenses Of dragging
the roads at such times as repairs may
be needed. But in addition there are
contributing members. consisting OF
the merchants and other business
men in the towns and villages. who
also contribute the regular monthly
membership assessment OF 90 cents 10
the club treasurer"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10

When the umpire called girls name
she and her partner walked down the
center to the farther table. Covering
the back OF their hands with all the
peanuts they could hold. they carried
them to the other table. where they
were counted. 1t sounds like an easy
task, but the winner had only seven or
eight peanuts to his credit When the
children began to giggle. when hands
grew shaky. or walk quickened into
run. the peanuts were tumbling
everywhere to the delight of the on
lockers.
There was a game OF bean bags
then a spirited soap bubble contest
For this partners we're drawn again
and a ribbon stretched from end to
end of the room. with boys on one
side OF II and girls on the other II
was played almost like tennis game.
girl blowing bubble TO her partner.
who waited II back The contest
went down the line. ana the children
who kept a bubble floating for two
minutes won At least 80 names were
down on the referees list and every
body gathered about the grab bag In
front of the witch-doli. who yielded
up her reins Of rama Each boy and
girl. according to his or her place upon
the list. pulled at a black or an orange
colored strand OF raffia One jerk
brought out a bundle wrapped In tissue
paper--and such queer things were
unwrapped. velvet cats and china eie-
plants. feathered ROSTERS or tiny dolls.
old women who nodded their heads.
and old men who winked their eyes.
long tailed mice. or fat little owls,
and Japanese novelties without end
What a stampede there was down
cellar when the jolly aunt appeared
with a corn-popper. tin pans and
package OF popcorn Upstairs they
came again presently with half
bushei Of hot. snowy white kernels
Then with bowlfuls Of popcorn and
peanuts they made circle about stht
Jolly aunt, who announced that the
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Maouey, Species Of Cactus, Furnishes
Medicine, Drink and Fiber for
Basket Weaving.

In Mexico there is plan. that
feeds a greater number Of persons
In more different ways than is knoan
perhaps in any other country OF the
world" said @. W Lucas. topograph
,cal engineer for the Mexican Trans
continental railway
THE maguey il species OF cactus
which thrives In greatest extent and
profusion on the great mesa OF the
republic Of Mexico II Is perhaps the
most remarkable plant. as regards
tts utilization. of all the more COM
mon tropical plants on earth In this
country a plant of the same family is
known as the century plant. but OF
course the variety in Mexico is diner
ent. and here apparently the plant Is
used only for ornamental purposes
This plant throws out tiny sprouts
with from I'VE TO eight branches edged
with small espinas or needles. vn'cf
identify Il as Of the cactus family
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10

v..rv little veto has a meaning oil
it's own ,s worth ten in
the bush. .A.,o a coun.
's an nlowshare knocks the bottom
ant Of the oat bin
0' - : selO somebody is the finest
ming in the world. 49,.
1 bIutf won't carry one 10 tne
heights Of success nho
~ successful maR is the one VINO
,.pItalizes his mistakes.
Eooe may be a firm anchor out II
mstes a mighty poor dinner.
lgT,eultural eficiency is the Key
ate Of agricultural success.
Iipoleum on the kitchen noor
.S,es many a hard hours work
Practical cooperation among farm
.rs and between neighboring rural
communities is needed.
resolved. mat the middleman
md the speculstor get the benefit Oh
he high cost Of living instead OF tne
farmer.
There Is no surer way to friendship
,han the honest and sincere apprecia'
Ton Of the good qualities and merits
Of others.
Personal liberty is a grand thing
ana should be the privilege OF every
man. until be begins to tread on Ms
neighbors' toes.
When a man takes pride in sweep
lus his barn floor every day, It shows
thst he is IN love with his calling
spd We will bet our old shoes that DC
Is prospering
Good thoughts are helpful, almost
AZ much as good deeds. and II we can
not help a man materially We can DC
hin mighty good turn BY always
thinking well Of him
Every man should so live that he car
At al times and in all places say Just
What be means and mean just wha'
he says without hurting the feelings
Of others or making himself unduiy
conspicuous.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
PROVIDE ROOM FOR THE BOYS
Any Corner That VIII Hold Chair and
Bed Is One Reason Why Many
Lads Prefer the Barn.
CBy KATHERINE ATHERTos.

By KATHERINE ATHERTo..
GRIMES)
Too many times the boys room IL
the last to be considered. ANY corner
that will hold bed and a chair will
answer, for he isn't around the house
much anyway and what does he need
Of anything more?" may be one rea-
son perhaps why he prefers the
barn.
Sisters bright front chamber with
its new curtains. pretty carpet, and
dainty furnishings makes quite a con-
trast to the back bedroom fitted up
with the lame-legged tables and de-
crepit chairs that have been retired
from active labors. where Johnny
spends his leisure.
This is manifestly unfair. Sister
thinks she owns the parlor too, and
that ought to do her. A boy usually
feels that the only place in the house
where he is free to do as he likes Is
his own room. Then let it be as bright
and attractive and as much to his
taste as possible.
A boy likes a large room. He may
want to swing Indian clubs or even
wrestle little in a quiet way on a
rainy day and he wants plenty of
space. "Flummadiddles," such as
girls delight in, are in the way of such
recreations and should be omitted.
But it is possible to have a tasty
CHEEKY, honey room, without a sur.
plus Of ruffied cushions or such fancy
trumpery.
A painted floor with a large rug Ia
the ideal arrangement for any room
Any floor covering will do that II
fresh, clean and not dark or dull
colored.
The bed should be light and easily
movable A substantial iron bed
enameled to correspond with the rus
or carpet is best AS he is sure to
abominate "shams" and fancy spreads
plain white slips and Marseilles covers
are to be preferred. His initial EN-
broidered on the slips e. sure to please
him.
The dresser should be roomy. but
not loaded with trinkets. He Sfll like
1t best to make his tie and collar boxe.
himself and then IL mother or sistel
understands typography. they may b
finished In a dainty way. The use O
initials on such articles always suit
him best
He may also make his own bool
shelves to ft any convenient space
II he does not choose to fit them witt
glass doors. pretty curtain win do.
Indian arrow heads and simila
relics should always find a place in |
boys room.
A three cornered cabinet that vii
At into a corner is easily made an,
may be finished like the shelves.
In one boys room an unused win
dow was turned into a case for gun
and fishing rods 1t was backed wit
thin boards and lined with dark re-
calico fastened with border Of bras
tacks. Glass doors were used TO
closing and II made a very pretty al
pearaEce when filed with the shinin
implements OF sport.
A good sized writing desk or tabl<
covered shoe box. a closet wit
books and shelves and plenty OF goo
books and magazines. will finish
room that any boy might be proud o.
II there is no place for his tools. Q
which every boy needs supply.
neat chest may be added for these
With such room for his very owl
what boy viii want to spend his eve
nings away from home? He win b
more likely to ask his friends In {
helm him enjoy II
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Uses of Mexican Plant

II does not attain to its full growth
until It's firth year. but II may De
made useful two years earlier In its
third year one or all Of It's branches
are tapped making cavities In the
sides of the branch In which the sap
or Juice Of the plant collects
This latter liquid 10 what is
known in Mexico as aqua miei. an
eficacious medicine In many disor
ders Of the human system. but Il must
be used as such the first day after u
lie picked n allowed to stand fer
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10

Clothes have a moss surprising tn
fuence on the mind II you don't b.
lieve It. some day when you are tired.
or perhaps blue. or even cross. take .
bath. put on something dainty fresh
from top 70 toe. and your best go-to-
meeting gown. and you'll feel AZ Il
a fairy wand had suddenly touched
you with some wonderful. transform
ing power You'll ind yourself look
ing at the world through q rcsy mist.
instead Of clouds Of dull gray. II win
be easy to smiie.-suburban Life
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Care Of Farm Manure.

The manure from the dairy and beef
cattle. horse. sheep. hogs. poultry and
other stock and fowls should be wei
cared for and applied to the land.
Take good care OF the manure and
where the quantity produced on a
farm justifies the purchase OF ma
nure spreader. be sure and get one
and apply the manure economically
and evenly on the land About 70 per
cent of the manurial value OF feed Is
obtained the manure when carefully
saved
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10

An apple tied to string was
swinging in a doorway-it got
bitten at last-then Is minutes
were spent over what the small
hostess called "candleboats." 1t
excited curiosity enough when
there was handed about plate
full of walnut shell halves. Each
one was numbered on the bottom with
India ink. then into 1t had been poured
a spoonful of paraffin In the center
stood bit Of oil-soaked cotton string
to make q wick The children, each
enc keeping in memory the number of
his walnut shell. crowded about the
tub on the kitchen floor, and on its
waters was launched a feet of burn
ing candle-boats All sorts of exciting
adventures befell them; they bumped
into each other, one or two were cap
sized, some took fire and burned up.
while a few sailed on serenely with
their little candles burning up the last
drop of grease. The last survivor
was inspected for its number. then its
owners name went third on the roll
There was no greater fun during the
evening than a peanut carry" The
boys chose partners and were ranged
in two lines from the dining room to
the parlor. At the end of each line
was table: one held big basket Of
peanuts, beside the other stood the
umpire. with her pencil and paper. Or
it was a wooden bowl and two plates
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
FARMER is MOST NEGLECTED
President Barrett Of Farmers Union
Issues Bulletin on "conserva-
ton of Farmer"

On the eve Of the Conservation
congress. soon to be held in Kan
sas City, permit me. as the executive
head Of more than 100000 Ameri-
can farmers. to say word In behalf
Of the conservation Of the farmer
You can go the length and breadth
Of the land and you will discover that
the American farmer is interested in
conservation. There is every reason
Why he should be- The fertility Of
his farms. the motive-power for his
farm-machinery. the rainfall for his
acres. are all affected disastrously by
eeforestation. And be Is equally con-
cerned In other items Of the conserva-
ton program. insofar as they apply
10 saving. and not wasting. the re-
sources Of this country in which be
has common heritage
But, Is he also not worthy Of con-
servation? I am convinced he Is !
know him well. I. has been my life
work to know him. The government
has expended billions in pork-barrel
projects. In other public improve
ments and. relatively. pennies on the
farmer
In way. he has been left to work
ont bis own salvation unaided do
not discount the efforts Of the fed
efal or state agricultural department.
But ! ask frankly. II they have more
than scratched the surface OF the
hrmer's needsY
TO conserve the farmer, who pays
pro rata. the largest share of direct
and Indirect taxes In this country
= is essential to provide means &c
Increase his community facilities. tC
supply the rural districts with facil
tiles more nearly resembling urbsr
localities. to give him more and bet
'r schools. 20 make his homelif,
more enjoyable
We boas; of the growing size O
our cities 10 make great cities hal
been the American dream. Is Il no
Tine to trarsfer some Of this energ,
and enthusiasm to the country. I,
euild up rural districts. to make then
blossom. tc make them more attrac
I'VE, to make them so attractive an,
. null Of opportunity. In fact. tina
ne denounced drift from farm to cit
riIl ceasef
We talx OF patriotism. AT ever
cr'sis In this country's history II ha
ven the patriotism Of the farme
mat has rescued the nation from ar
alnl'ation tell you on the author
~ Of certain knowledge that n yo
Ny more attention. more intelligeu
'''ention. TO the farmer. you wi
make him better patriot. a fine
american. more ready to lay dow
se life. as he has always been read
Q lay Il down. for the good of hi
sountry.
nnl conservation Of the farmer wi
ee menectual II he Is conserved sin
" as a-specimenl He must b
'pnseryed as a man. as an Amer
A He is this nations best asset
&c proyides all your necessities, yor
very comfort | ask you. Is II n,
torlh while paying him such clos
eention that when trouble comes. q
y God. It may never come agai
VII again be the heartfelt. spo
eous bulwark OF this country?
~ Us have another slogan In III
ln'ry And let US make II, bus
a men and all intelligent co
svation Of the farmerl"
CHARLES s. BARRETT.
Onion City. Ca
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10


mentation takes place and the aqua
miel changes into what Is known 40
the most common Of the Intoxicating
drinks Of Mexico-puique
when distilled puIque 10 the great
national drink Of Mexico and Is
known al mescaL The mescal dis
TILED in the State OF San Luis Potosi
Is regarded as the best quality and 10
called tequila
1T is not only in its medicinal and
drinking qualities that the maguey
plant is useful II 10 one OF the most
important f,ber plants In Mexico ana
10 utilized IN the weaving Of baskets
and clothing It is tough FIBER. but
as flexible a. . linen thread
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Fistula Treatment.

The swelling IL probably on the
rump. the result of an injury to the
bone, causing the formation OF a fistu-
la A surgical operation to remove
the diseased bone will be necessary.
In the meantime open swelling ana
syringe with a corrosive sublimate
solutio7-one part Of sublimate to 800
parts of water
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Farmers Bank.

Farmers In the southwest part OF
Dickinson county. Kansas. being I'M
able to induce somebody to start
bank, finally opened one OF their own.
with a paid in cash capital OF slzs.ooo-
The bank is making money ana mas
funds to loan
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Land Held Sacred.

In rural ireland popular tradiuon 10
still strongly opposed to the cuitivs-
ton OF the land within the peculiar
eartheru circles or -ratns' which are
found In every part Of the country.
and from which many places take
their names The land inside the
fairy circles Is held almost as sacred
as a cemetery Though rarely TILED.
it Is frequently used for pasture
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
sobblns for Apples.

lady on the lawn. whose round eye2
still glowed.
1t had been very Jolly Halloween
even the witch lady seemed to ac-
knowledge II the next morning when
her head was carried down cellar and
her queer wooden leg bumped its way
up the attic staira
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Unproktable Cows.

oesln laying plans at once to get
q the dairy cows that are not
breeders or good mixers Don't
80 them another single time. but
g Of them as quickly as possible
y nj up their places with profitable
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10
Farmers Store.

II farmers would have a central
store in large towns TO sell and buy u
would be a good thing We would
have to contend with commission
merchants and others. but II could De
done
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10

Whether II b the fear Of the fsiries
or some other cause which gives riss
TO the tradition. the tradition remains
and In some districts h more binding
than the law Of England
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-11-10

Can your wife cook on an smer
gencyf-
stove"