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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-21

bare She looked like the Woman OF Endor or some
ancient Roman sybil cursed with immortality. The
Abbate returned her salutation in low voice The
woman with sigh flung her fagots to the ground and
sat upon them.
"Al the morning have been a-gatherng these"
she said. "Ah, Signore, weary work Last night
had but two armuls but slept in yon old ruin on the
hill man and his wife are there-poor folk, but
kind"
Where do you live" asked the Abbate
AT Mottolo Signore, the hill" answered the
grandam and pointed crooked foretlngcr toward the
northeast "The Signore has TO look for Scyla?
The saints guard the good, but that wicked town is
gone Gone gone gonc-there!' she repeated with
vehemence. then crossed herself and bent her red
trimmed eyes upon the strait with these old eyes
| saw il po-in the dawn that very dark six weeks
ago Oh Signore it was terrible. That should live
to see it and still live, From Mottoo I had come in
the first dawn | was gathering branches in the wood
above the town Scylla asleep--like an innocent
child Signorc But the curse of Heaven was upon it.
I think there were fcnds in the forest that morning
Perhaps there were angels and archangels too-who
knows Awaiting for the town TO die felt much
afraid who for hiry-fve years have gathered wood
and feared no demon brigand, ever since my good
Nicolo died Yet that morning felt afraid, there
was something terrible in the air. Signore I thought
a storm was coming was vexed because | had out
on NV new silk kerchief brought me last Easter by
my grandniece from Reggie. Even as kncecd and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-21
The GREATER GIFT
By HERMAN SCHEFFAUER


AND there" said the Abbate Lotreli to
the swarthy captain of the swift fclucca,
there by those three tall cypresses'
His delicate white hand pointed across
the moon-niad waters to three pointed
shapes that stood like ragged iron lance
heads against the star strewn sky. A
day and a night from Tunis in this
corsair craft and now the Abbate was
once more close to his native town
romantic Scylla, set high upon the cx-
IRENE mainland of Italy on the Strait Of
Messina. The sharp prov of the felucca
ran with gentle shock into the gravel of
the shore
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-21
ALMANAC FOR NOVEMBER

II F in putting up your winters supply of preserves
You find that your jelly will not ell, sure method
Il of giving it the requisite consistency 10 to mic
three tablcspoonfuls of Portland cement with every
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

linquishmcNt OF tho British policy OF
hampcrinG and Observation-Disclosures
IN truth--and a fair and non dscr!mi-
mating show IN the matter of German
colonial interests and expansion in tho
future, and has in tho Italdanc invita-
ton sought TO open the way TO formal
negotiations TO that end. We itcratc
that she has thrown the burden OF
pcrfect'nG an entente upon C;rca,
Britain. She has transferred to the
shoulders OF the British government
responsibility of composing the Anglo.
German differences, and rendering The
dangerous friction that has obtained
between the two nations for so many
years thing OF the past.
Mr.. Asquith's statement was a ,acit
admission that such is the situation.
a situation that would appear 10 leave
Great Britain no alternative she could
rindicate in the eyes OF the world
save tina, Of abandoning hcr selfish
and irritating efforts to crib. cabin
and confine Germany in her colonial
ventures, thus meeting Berlin more
than half way on the road TO con
Citation. adjustment and amending
amity.
The premise consequently prom
ise In which all the European powers
arc profoundly intercsted--is distinct
~ for this consummation Moreover
the hope that It will be fulfilled de-
rives additional significance and log
teal justification from tho fact that.
both In Germany and England there is
running strong and steadily in
crcaslng undercurrent OF recognition
of, and protest against the drain uron
the taxpayers and the economic re-
sources of the respective countries,
which Is imposed by the military ana
naval necessities for preparedness,
under the present conditions of dis
trust, suspicion. uncertainty ana
strained relations. Notwithstanding
continued British jlngoism on the one
hand mo German chauvinlsm on tho
other. cold practical argumentum nd
crumennm- appeal to the pttrse-is as
sorting itself with manifest effect in
making fo- the dissipation OF all anil
most ties an danger of hostilities
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
Voice Of the People
The Chester Republican Con,cntion.

The Chester Republican Convention.
10 the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Slr-My attention has been called
10 a statement in your issue OF Tues
dny last made by J. G. McKcsson
Claiming TO be n delegate from Ches-
fierheid county in the recent Repub
mat the mass-mectlng in said county
was attended by about nifty mon ana
noys from Petersburg and Richmond;
INA, Two suit cases packed fun OF
"hiskey were opened and distributed
was born and reared In Chester
neld county am an eN-Confederate SOL
oisI now nearly seventy years OF age,
and have resided at Chester, In Chcs-
iierie!d county. practically all of my
life. ! have been Republican for n
ton and resent the imputat!ou
MADE by MIR. NcKesson against my peo-
was present at the meeting held
al Chester on Monday last. and wit
messed everything that happened at
- IS Graves, one of the prominent
merchants OF Chester. was nominated
by the Brady Hanson faction Tor tenn
norary chairman OF the meeting. and
- Is. Wood was nominated by the AL
lan-Cabcll faction for the same posi-
ton. On motion tellcrs were appointed
by each candidate, Mr.. McKesson be-
Ing the teller for tho Ailan-Ca fac
ton. and the suggestion being made
mat there were present persons who
were not voters In the county, It was
agreed that the tellers should inter
rogatc each voter personally whether
he was n citizen and voter In that
county. This excluded about twelve
persons. The canvass of the votes be-
ing duly made. Mr.. McKesson reported
that there were ffty-two votes for
Mr.. Graves and twcnty-ouo votes for
MIR. Wood. County Chairman Arnold,
who was presiding, announced the vote
and declared MIR. Graves elected.
Whereupon. Mr.. Graves, after receiv-
ing the congratulations OF Mr.. Arnold.
was elected permanent chairman Of
the meeting
The suggestion that there was any
illegal or undue influence brought to
bear IN that county. or that there was
any whtskey present and used. is somo-
thing have no knowledge OF. did not
scented. J. W. NUNNAILY
Chester
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

TO the Editor OF The Iimes-Dispatcn:
Slr,-As | am a subscriber to your
valuable paper, | shall dare presume
that you WIZ permit me. through your
Voice OF the People" column to say
q word in reply to statement OF
Richard K. Grimsley. OF Washington.
with reference TO tho lime bin now
efore tho lawmakers OF Virginia for
their consideration.
First. am & Virginian by birth and
interested In the progress OF the State:
1t has always been my home. and is at
present.
This very eminent engineer states
that he has been told that there is
such n bill as above referred to before
the Legislature OF Virginia at present,
and that nc represents Boston capital
lists VINO expect to locate cement
plant In Virginia, hut II this bill goes
through he will have to advise them
10 keep out OF the State. because Vir-
ginia contemplates furnishing its
struggling farmers with lime, and Will
therefore injure his business.
Now, will this gentleman tell us
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
FEE punLlcITY "coM,NG TO,

The West fee publicity bill is not
dead 1t is gradually coming out from
the ether, and the cone from which
II breathed was not a chloroform CON
tainer. Under tho rcvivifying inhu-
ence of Senator Vests motion yestcr-
day TO discharge the Senate Finance
Committee from further consideration
OF the bill, the hope is held out that
the patient will soon be brought out of
tho operating room into the fun sun
shine of healthful publicity. The ef-
fort made by the patron OF tile bill to
have II put on The calendar yesterday
failed as most motions to discharge
committees from consideration do, but
Senator Echols, chairman OF the Senate
Committee on Finance. promised to
have the matter considered a; once,
and IT Will be brought out without de-
lay.
II Is to be hoped that Senator West
will persist in his efforts to get this
bin voted upon Tho measure only
provides thu; fee officers report TO tho
State Auditor what they receive in
fees. II takes not cent from any
officer Ii carries not n cent of ap-
rropriation. 1t embodies that prlnci-
pie OF publicity In tho peoples busl-
repe for which every advanced political
thinker Is standing to-day. The pub
hcity desired in this matter of fees
is absolutely the same publicity that
woodrow Wilson and men of his type
have vigorously urged.
A refusal to take UP and vote upon
this bill is equivalent TO saying to the
people OF Virginia, You have no bust
ness knowing what you pay your en-
ploycs." That attitude is wholly in
detcnslblc--no man has dared to raise
his voice against this policy OF pub
Lefty. It's enemies shun daylight AMI
The open.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
Declares Virginia Republicans for
ItaOspNelt


To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
sir,-in your issue OF February 10
You have an account of what should
be termed the o!iiceholders' row. but
In that account you say: "All factions
have Endorsed President Taft Indeed
II Mr.. Roosevelt should be nominated
and elected ne could look back on tho
record and find that he had no Repub-
lican friends In Virginia In tho carly
days OF the present campaign"
From this statement l wish TO enter
"A dissenting opinion.
Colonel Roosevelt has to-day ma
torlty OF the non othccholding voters
In the different conventions without
the presence OF the oiiiceholders. who
are acting as coachcrs In this game
for the President. We would have an
overwhelming majority for Colonel
Roosevelt. In Southwest Virginia
among the voters (, would be Ave to
one but the miserable system that has
party In Virginia IS still adhered to-
and as soon as the scrap for delegates
is fought out they retire, and In tho
general election we hear nothing OF
them.
mated at Chicago. Il the wishes OF the
voters are consulted. there is no doubt.
and he has many friends in Vr-
Ginia who will not
Bend the supple hinges Of tho knee
That an office Will follow fawnins."
challenge Mr.. Tatt's friends and
in return the Roosevelt men Will give
them a licking they VIII never forget.
JAMES $. BROWNING.
Abs Valley. Tazewell County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
A True bird stor, with n Moral.

To the Editor of The Timcs-Dlspatch:
Sir,-For many years have been
warm advocate In protecting our feath
cred songsiers OF the forest. Thirty
odd years ago / organized an Audubon
class of boys at this place. and It
proved Il wonderful protection to "olir
little brothers of the air. At that
time IL was n fad among boys, to Sc
cure as many bird eggs as they could
lind and blow the contents from the
shell preserving the latter as an exhl-
| pition OF their skill. This piece OF
vandalism was completely broken UP.
and the lesson learned by the boys
their children: therefore tho birds that
annually return here have a home
feeling.
Many robins build their nests so
beg and implore tho killing OF the
amendment to the rutherford game
pm pm; Whereby It VIII be LETT to the
hunting permits shall bo granted
In connection with this question,
VIII reiatt an incident that occurred
here In lSaS. In the month OF June
in walking along mountain path
young bird hoped nimbly in front; its
brown body and specified breast were
entirely new, as l had never seen ono
matter to catch it, but in so doing T
incurred the Ire OF the parent birds,
who evidently had been watching my
rage, their bills swapping close to my
face. After admiring 1t a few minutes
the little fellow seemed perfectly con-
tented and stopped Its sruealing cry.
while the parent birds ceased their an
cry attack. ] quietly placed the fedg-
ling on bough and walked rapidly
away.
MY book on ornithology was ex-
amned to see II could find the name
Of the stranger birds. and this was
easily shown to be Wilson'S hermit
thrush" commonly called the wood
robin" It's soft. musical note had
often attracted my attention, but
| never before had l seen or known the
name OF the bird uttering It.
Now comes the astonishing part OF
this incident. In the spring Of 1890
the hermit thrush, or wood robin, built
n nest In an elm tree near the bridge
That spans the lawn. and Matched out
their young. since then these birds OF
"magic minstrelsy" are conspicuous in
numbers and familiarity on the prom
iscs.
They seem to know that slingshots
and airguns arc not permitted here,
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nANcns 81. Ynsrrn,rAn.

t,..n ~. III, go var
Ill, r.di..n, ,o,,.,, 81. i'''o,is
m.d ranr,ccs ~ o,n m,,,. 'a'
..,.r. , 800 - PSF
sp,nnior, !, y.5i ,,..' ~ ,,o'S no, ush'
onnra r. y ~, "',,'''''oii o'' " po''sn'd
,otaer. on.aa 80 '.'' S.'''i'.'s
,.,,o 4, ~. out''e" ~, me
II ,,i.,I,.I ''i''"e' N'ss"S
TIL ,ra.as.. 'o'''' " i''i' s'ihS
n,, r..s, :" '"e vino OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

where Will the establishment. OF a !!.ns
grinding plant conflict with the sale
Of cement Are the. ingredients OF
cemen, composed Of lime7 Can II be
used 10 assist tho farmer in produ,-
ing H-ops' II so, then why haven't
Tie great cement companies attempted
the farmers?
From the statement OF the above
named gentleman. It occurs to mo tia;
NJ certainly does not have the In
tcrest q his clients at heart. FOR he
states that he has been told. Now. II
i recall rightfuliy. this bill has been
HE!tatcd for the past two Years; has
deen before both branches OF Our law
makers Tor the past sixty days. and
ocen prospecting In Virginia for the
past ninety days. no Is either neglect.
Ing the trust imposed or lie is very
his statement. fudge THIS must be 4
most serious matter with his clients
In their anal decision to locate in VII
s'n'a , Sst he has 70 oe told OF a mat
failure OF large corporation.
TO my mind this Is one OF the great
est steps forward virginia has con
teHp,ated IN recent years. and must
i fall through IN order TO assist =
Sturdy sons OF the soil. who are De
ginning TO grasp the opportunities IN
VIRGINIA and 70 put the State Cwhcrc
~ - iu4IN oc4onCs) among the nrStT
The eyes OF the nation are on Wiz
GINA; people OF other States are lust
awakening 10 the possibilities Of
Tered, and II our honorable law-mak-
ers VIII put aside politics ard con
tnne the forward movement tho pres
ent generation VIII live 10 see Viz
ginia rs It was NIFTY years ero-th.
greatest State in the Union.
wonder IL wa must cut on. In.
appropriation for tn. State Agricul-
tural Department in order 10 permit
Mr.. Grimslcy and his associates 10
locate their plant in Virginia?
Nirgin!ans who are interested In the
progress OF the State, get together
Put your shoulder to the wheel and
u TINS Dill has not become G law, then
20 70 Richmond en- masse and show
polA oTancnes OF our government what
II means TO the State, present and fu-
turc. '
In conclusion. will suggast tho only
known source by which thia bill can
DO prevented from becoming a reality
thet IL to suggest that Mr. Grimsley
call on the senior Senatortrom Virginia.
anu II ne finds that his argument Is
worthy ne VIII say tho word and MI.
Grimsley can then rest assured that
the people OF Virginia Will NOT dare
hreathe the name or this bill above a
Whisper. For we all know TINT our
honorable Senator has the Interest Of
virginia foremost In hi. mind. The
way new Offices are being created In
creasing every official salary OF the
Favored Few. even the past senatorIa1
campaign clearly demonstrated this.
Philadelphia. Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
INVITING rue OLIVE BRANCH.


Tho explanation OF MIR Asquith on
tho opening OF the British Parliament
that the visit OF Lord Lluldane to Bcr-
il was on the initiative and at the in
vitation Of Germany embodies
gratifying rcbulle to and confouuding
criticism of the alarmsts ana Ger
mano-p hobists. who are constantly
pratlne about the "rattling of the
kaisers sword" and the menace to
the peace Of Europe 1t Involves
Taken in association with Won Beth
mannH ollweg's virtual admission that
Germany would DO willing TO Let by
cones be bysones II Great Britain
would give practical PROOF OF wiling
ness or her part TO erase the old
scratches on the slate remaining after
it had been cleared OF the Moroccan
complication, the fact Of Gerinullv's
having made the advance as 10 the
fialdanc mission places Germany in
now, most creiitable. not to say adj
miration compelling light, as respects
Nor relations rot o.ly to European.
'"t '"N NoFlu pi'tCe' ne iNp IN
o'aents clearly Put unon Great Britain
the burden OF pcrfectine an entente
and eliminating Germany as the dis
turbing factor in the international
parliament IN AL the circumstances
OF Germany's grievances against AL
Dion to have Invited The olive branch
Is Infinitely more 10 hor credit than
would Its exclusion to her By Great
britain nave been TO the credit Of tho
lsoor.
We use the phrase "Germany's
grievances adIissdly and ia ali the
sense ~ implies besptie 'hc fact that
enc mas az TOO often gone about dry
ms 10 redress these grievances iu a
bullying shbuck.erins sort of fash
lon thai has sci the ehanysilerics ofalI
hnioPe by 'he ears justice 10 her and
the truth Of histor% d@npnd ackrowl-
eAEmen' Of their r%lstencc iarucu
iaFiy Is this true as regards colcn!al
eNp'iisio'i' me i'uSs'a ana Gre"t
hFi'ain nave been dividins territ"ry
ana sphefes Of inhuenee IN Central
ns'a ana 'he Tar ''"s' ana Great
"a ""H pe'h eoHSehhhG TO ana en-
s f5enSA lerF''oTi4i assre"d-
'Ienent IN the park Continent through
'"e he6o'i"''oh OF iriehdiy Under
a. the rs laa as'r oa asa5 ass r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
MODEL roH PRESIDENTS.

Lives of great men may sometimes
remind us of what we can reasonably
ask of other aspirants for greatness.
Yesterday was the birthday OF tho FIRST
President, and In the quiet thoughtful
ness his memory imposes, 1T is not un-
wise to seek wherein his record offers a
guide TO the next President. Ono ira
dition leaps forth He was content
to serve two terms and then retire.
Under conditions that perhaps voiced
an urgent demand that he give more
of his life and wisdom for the new
neton he found no occasion for fur
thcr service lie listened to the re-
call within himself.
His record was one OF stendfastness
10 principle and ultimate faith in the
People. His policies we're honesty,
ana duty, and service. He was a
simple Virginia gentleman, bent upon
the arduous task of staiesmunshlp. He
hnd no press agent and no machine. lie
made history because II came upon
him as life. Would ii not make choice
easier If we should ask these things
first, to-day. aud thon for platform?
In the turmoil Of modern activity. men
often seem thrust upon us by a mad
chance or mad ambition. There Is
another theory. Erect standard for
PRESIDENTS and seek whom may nos
=iniy live ~ TO 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
PRIMARY HILL. SIrl,E

The action Of the SENATE Committee
on Privileges and Elections In favor
ably reporting the BYRD -Featherston
primary elections bill wednesday. with
few amendments, practically assures
the passage OF the bill at this session
of the Legislature. The committee Is
to be commended for it's wisdom in
sending the measure to the Senate
calendar, though we arc not prepa red
to approve all the amendments II re-
commends. Even with the amendments,
however. the bill would be decisive
ster In the direction of the greater
purity and regularity Of primary cleo
tions, contamination devoutly wish
ed ny all friends OF good government.
senator Holt. the chairman of the
committee. showed a gratifying recog-
milton OF the Importance of speedy nc
ton upon this measure by moving
the Senate TO set It as special order
for next Tuesday. The people OF Vir-
GINA have long demanded such law,
aud Its carly enactment would produce
a Widespread satisfaction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

The taiIors demand slender men this
year II butter and eggs continue in
the rarity OF their present high alti-
tudcs. the ultimate consumer can wrap
his fragile outlines in the voiuminous
folds OF the cigarette paper coat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
VERSE FOR TO-DAY
Peace.

Peace.
cried 10 the raging winds for peace
And begged the sea for rest:
My storm-biown soul was tossed an
OF the riotous billows crest
made made my prayer to the wooing breeze
Ihat kissed the sheltered stream.
ne lullaby of the lispinE trees
Flowed through my tranquil dream.
NcHENRY LEWIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

representative Hay dio we'll TO
withdraw his charge of cowardice
against Representative Hobson. RE-
member the iatter's osculatory advcn-
tures
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

and as Il consequence they return in
great numbers with n variety OF other
birds. PHILIP Il. BROWN
Blue Ridge Springs. Va
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&
ANSWERS
Old Violin.

Old Violin.
Please inform me II there is price
oHered for violin made in l73B
bearing the name OF Strad!var!.
*. s. II.
There ig no special price offered"
nut the violin, II genuine, Will bring
considerable euru
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
4 Problem.

An article costs 81 What must il
be sold at to clear 10 per cent. after
allowing % per cent. for doing bust
ness SUBSCRIBER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

Please give The name, nationality
aud date of birth OF some famous mu-
sician born In February
George Frederick Handel. German
February "a, 1854 He was born at
Halle. in Upper SuXony
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23
HypnOtisul.

Can you give the name OF any In
slltnton employing hypnotism in the
treatment of disease? JANIS
Not in this column. and you do not
give address to which the information
may nc sent by letter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-23

The Washington social season is
now on. full tilt, and ind that | got
here just In time. There was an oys-
ter social at the parsonage OF the A.
NJ. z. Church on Ninth Street last
evening. and pound social at the par
sonase of the Colored Baptist Church
on + Street night before last.