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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01
Voice of the People
How rntricI, nrIId. Rond..


To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Sr-Thc public highways OF Patrick
County are worked by taxation. This
system. has not proven very satisfac-
tory. During the year OF 1911. we
spent $1,000 In hiling up mudholes
and p!ling dirt ia the road 10 be wash
Cd away by the nest rain This year
the Board OF Supervisors seem to be
more cautious in spending the money
We have no permanent roads and
not money sufficient to Keep SUCH as
We have In passablc condition Dur
ing the winter season our roads are
almost impassablc
on August 10, 1911 the southern
Railroad sent good roads train here.
and after some practical talks and
demonstrations. Good Roads Assoc
citation was formed since then cam
paign for better roads has been waged
Several meetings have been held. one
at which our state Highway Commis-
sioner. Mr. Wilson. was present and
made a practical address which put
the people TO thinking.
stuart is the county seat OF Patrick
County and has an organization OF
the Good Roads Association offered q
set OF resolutions before this body ia
May asking for a good roads day. They
We're adopted At the ncNt meeting Of
the Farmers Union of the county
which has 500 members. these same
resolutions were Endorsed. The Board
OF Supervisors and Judge were asked
TO issue a proclamation and name Z.
day. which they did Governor Mann
was asked to boost" this day and he
issued his first good roads day procla-
nation. which has made him famous
with our people Most OF rs want n
chance to shake his hand and tell him
We wish he could he Governor fou.
years longer.
Hon. r. ST. Julien Wilson. Highway
Commissioner. sent Mr.. Scott here on
August to organize and Instruct MS
how to work we had a great meet
ing. and no one ever saw such onthu-
siasm. not even Mr.. Scott. Representa-
tive men from all over the county
were present. and 1t reminded one OF
a good old revival meeting with {.
Il. scott as the leader. Twcntv-0vo
different talks were made indorsing the
movement. 1t was worth seeing and
boys old enough TO vote and all were
going to work He Is the father of
seventeen children.
The men who had tho good roads
day in charge were satisfied after this
meeting II would be success, ana so
II was.
The roads wore greatly benefited.
Conservative estimates say at least
5000 days work was given on tho
Imagine mt least three fourths Of the
male population working the roads
doctors. lawyers farmers. merchants
ministers. All PROFESSIONS WORKING. In
some parts of the county the colorcd
population did good work
All stores. banks and every bus-
mess that could be was closed
Nothing like 1t was ever seen In
this part OF the country 1t
has had a wonderful effect for good
roads. and lots of men want another
good roads day this fail
We arc proud OF our people and
tho way they responded to the good
roads movement. We advise other
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01
QUERIES &
ANSWERS
Alexandria Tomb.

Is it known TO whom the curious
stone In pauls churchyard ga Alex
andrsa MAS created. the one with tho
inscription. ITO tho memory Of ie-
male stranger etc? / asked about IL
lately Ia thu town where 1t is located
ana could learn nothing Hence.
appea! TO you. MISS DORA ;
We have never seen the tomb Tho
usual story--heard. doubtless hy you
10 reply 10 your inquiries ia AlcNan-
dria-is that lin MAY. 1916. Il girl. &C
companied By her husband ana sai-
want arrived Ia AleNandrla on an Eng
hsh vessel, and TOOK lp residence In
notel keeping themselves so secluded
mat nothing could bo learned about
them few months later the girl
diea and was buried and her grave
marked by the stone YOU saw. The
husband disappeared after seeing the
tombstone put up, Leaving money Tor
its repair, and was not heard OF AZ
forwards There IS 1t tale that q for
c!sn man of War anchored one night
below town ana the captain with
crew eXhumcd the remains and all dis
appeared before light next day. II is
likely that som" local story gives all
the details known or invented about
inc matter. and It IS said that the Mar
ration of John Trust" etc, by ". +.
carne. is based on tho incident,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

never hcsliated in the performance Of
his dnty, and he has put the law
breakers 20 rout
The law IN Judge skeen'z circuit Is
supreme. AS 1t should ho made supreme
I'm every circuit and the state OF Viz
einia has a right TO be proud of such
judge
Judges who wink at crime. those
who get rake-on 10 ALLOW criminals
TO rule over community. those who
are obliged TO the criminal element
for the soiled robes that hang abou,
thcm-such Judges have tho contempt
OF dcceut people of every state \
decent judge is credit to the bench
ana an honor TO the communlty An
indecent judge IFS community s
hamo.--Nashvnie Tennesseean
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

WI YOU lTV0 Tecord OF casualtios
i'm tho construction OF the now bank
building w CARROLL.
one fatality In wrccking tho old
chamber Of Commerce. and ono fatality
and two accidents in constructing the
now building Although mindful OF
Miss Iupcs excellent reservation in sucn
cases. ono may consider this fne
record
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

the negro tor tho pas, eighty years
VIII make some statements and facts
startling to sober thinkers This is
tho twenty-hrst presidential campaign
| hayc been through with a distinct
recollection Of cause ana consc-
Queuccs. a. II SMITH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

a lunch stand, properly and efficiently
conducted. on the Same high standard
maintained IN some dining cars.
delightful answer to tho food prob
lem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

Floa8o t0ll m0 whetnor the ordinary
postage stamps now in use have any
sales value after they are cancelled?
rbo napor ,oc,,t.r,y .. W. J.
tain manufacturing uses. but the value
is 50 small that thousands Of the
stamps would be required TO fetch
dime
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01


/ can advance the strength of their
party. They do not care for the disap-
/ probation OF bankers. economists and
! nnanciers if they can deceive the great
/ body of wage earncrs by claiming that
/ the reduction OF the tarin duties VIII
| bring unemployment and widespread
/ calamity They know that tho panic
OF 1898 was caused by the silver legis-
laton of preceding years and by the
eNtravagancc and wastcfulncss Of the
administration OF the finances under
/ president Harrison Financial experts
whose authority As beyond dispute have
rendered this verdict [, has been ac-
copied without reservation By ccono-
mists and students. But what does it
matter to the Republican politician
who is under the Influence of the tariff
bcgotton corporatione If tho work
nsman can be led TO think that by vot-
ing Tor Woodrow Wilson he will bring
about ting same conditions which OBJ
tanned after 1Sa3. will not the trusts
bo able TO exploit tho waeo-earncr and
to feed four years longer from the pub
lie troughe What better Justification
could standpat Republican wish for
dcceivins the people, Docs not this
government oNist for rorpctuatine
tarin favors to sinister corporate i'm
nueucca? IN the words of notorious
political boss. what are we here for.
on,how9r
But this calamity howline viii not
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01
TliI, WAY.

ana moon ana stars we may think or
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our friends and feliowhengs as moro
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know beyond all doubt or questions
'h"' w" ourselves are alive we know
mat our Joys and sorrows mean real
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

Tho most important thing FOR you
to do in September IS to vote right
for tho Administrative board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

Tho frank Colonel Roosevelt Is not
altogether pleased with the outpour-
ings Of Standard oil candor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

Tho dynamite plant would bear good
fruit If &; shattered Schedule X.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-01

Woodrow Wilson's official picture
viii rot mako much Of an appeal to
tho woJian vote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 HELD BY THE ELKS J. E. Shelby Delivers Ad-
 dress On the Order THE 1912 DEATH ROLL Eulogies to Departed Members De- livered by John W. Altman.
 Music by Orchestra-Lodge
 Hymn Very Impressive
THE 1912 DEATH ROLL

Memorial services 10 their departed brothers and friends were held by local lodge No. 70, of Brotherhood of Protective Order of Elks yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Biiou theatre, when with fitting and impressive~cere tribute was paid to the memory of the few of "rhe Best People on Earth whom the grim reaper has selected as his own during the past year.
 The friends, relatives, visitors and lodge members completely filled the lower floor and boxes of the Bijou and paid rapt attention to the memorial exercises which began promptly at o'clock with Chopin march by Claimants orchestra.
 The opening of the lodge followed and then the lodge hymn was sung by all present and was one of the features of the afternoon After the prayer by the chaplain, Mrs. r. A. Holmes sang T heard the voice of Jesus say
 The lodge address was then delivered by J. D. Shelby as follows
 My Friends and Brethren:-In the list of the worlds important fraternal and beneficial associations Is the great Be- nevolent and Protective Order of Elks whose we'll known initials, B. P. O. E. have been fittingly interpreted, Best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
IN FINE HUMOR WEATHERLY
 PAYS HARDING A COMPLIMENT

Indeed? Well, 1t was clever. I enjoyed every line. He took us right up to the brink of disaster as it were, and pointed with prophetic finger. We are all inter ested now in speeulating on which of us stands the best chance of becoming em- peror.
 Tt was clever skit," continued the speaker with whimsical smile. Those pictures of Blackman were all right They almost looked like us, too. Some of our more astute citizens really thought he was drawing us, or had, in some re- spect. at least, referred to us. And 1 noted the editoriai-a long editorial, we'll drawn out, prolonged to a great length. but filled with words which rolled rhythmically. It was happy idea, the reference to us as pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. Very few people could have thought of that expression, that is. very few save deep students of Biblical lore.
 And to cap the climax, Ned Brace paid me compliment. So I fared exceedingly well.'
 Then in a serious vein Mir Weatherly added, "The skit was all right, and done in good spirit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
AT THE HOTELS

John F. Kelly of Oneonta. F. O. Babb of New York city and ". B. Grubb of New York city are among those stopping at the empire.
 J. H. Dixon of Selma, A. J. Jones of Knoxville. and T. J. Jackson of Chat tanooga are at the Birmingham.
 I. ". Jafner of Atlanta, W. F. Me- Mel of Fayette and M. w. Salter of Bartow. Ga, are registered at the Flor ence.
 L. Holman of ozark, J. II. Clark Of Memphis, Tenn, F. s. Brewer of Gads- den are stopping at the Hillman.
 Ben Stein of New York city, D. r. Hannon of Louisville and E. w. Howell of St. Louis, are registered at the Morris.
 A. P. Stevens of Acmar, J. c. Wilson of Montgomery and E. w. Breen of Talladega are stopping at the Metro politan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
10000 MILE RACER
 IS IN BIRMINGHAM
Hassler Leading In Long Bicycle Race-Headed For New
 York

Hubert G. A. Hassler, representative of the United States in the interna- tional 10000 mile bicycle race, conduct ed under the auspices of the Interna- tional Cycle association. with head quarters in Washington, D. C., arrived in Birmingham last evening on his way to New York city, the finishing point of the long race.
 Hassler arrived here from Atlanta and will leave today for Jacksonville, Fla, from which place he will start for New York city.
 Representatives from France, Ger many, Austria, Egypt and the United States are entered in the race, Hassler being BAT miles in the lead when he reported November 2s from Senaca, s. c. The race started from Newark, N. J., on April 19, 1912, and Hassler ex- poets to finish February 1.
 The entries in the race are not al- lowed to beg money and started with out a cent. They are expected to make a living by giving lectures at moving picture shows.
 The first prize in the long race is s25oO and the worlds championship for bicycle riders. Second prize is S2000 and the third prize is silver trophy. Hassler stated that he was pretty sure of winning the championship for the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
SAYS SKIT ON COMMISSIONERS IN SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD, WAS WELL DONE AND IN GOOD SPIRIT

James weatherly. city commissioner, who figured in several stories in The Age Herald of Sunday was not materially af- fected as a result only in that his wontec good humor became, if anything little more pronounced than ever before.
 He arose as usual. spent quiet day after having made an early morning call to the city hall in the afternoon saunter- ing leisurely on the mountain side. He was quick to note the changing leaf, and the melancholy aspect of the sky. It was on the mountain side that reporter found him.
 Did you read the article of Mr. Hard ing?" he was asked.
 ."rhe surest thing in the world,' replied the commissioner Did Harding write 1t?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
ERRATIC VETERAN
 DIES IN OLD BARN
H. c. Sprickman, Old Confederate Soldier Always Refused to
 Live In a House

In his room in the loft over the barn on the premises at 50s South Eighth street, the dead body of Henry c. Sprickman, an old Confederate soldier, was found yesterday morning at Il o'clock, death being due to heart fail ure. The old soldier, who was IS years old he'd lived in the room for the past 21 years, steadfastly refusing to move into the house, which was owned py an elderly German lady.
 Coroner B. l.. Brasher investigated the death and came to the conclusion that heart failure was the cause. The old soldier had been indisposed and a doctor had called on him, reporting that he was suffering from asthma.
 The funeral will be held this after noon from the chapel of Lige Loy, in terment to take place in Elmwood cem- etery. It was stated yesterday that Sprickn1an had no relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
TRAVELLING MEMS SLOGAN
 TO BE, BOOST BIRMINGHAM

According to official figures over 1750 travelling men have headquarters in Bir- mingham, travelling in majority of cases for houses that have established branches here and for the jobbers of Birmingham. The 175o travelling men undoubtedly repre- sent every commodity used by the people of this country, and their weekly trips bring them into contact with the people of many states.
 The suggestion of Murray Brown last week that each travelling man boost Bir- mingham houses above all others, if adopted, it is claimed. would soon make of Birmingham the great business center which those interested here are working for. During the week efforts have been made to ascertain whether the views of Murray Brown were concurred in by other travelling men. Many of them agree fully with MT. Brown that continual boosting of this city by the travelling men will interest small merchants all over the state in this city. Many of the travelling men assert that henceforth they intend to preach Birmingham" without cessation, and carry out the doc trlne that the pest ulinS TOT any clty to do is to enlist the aid of those men whose duties take them daily where a municipality may win friends and pa- irons.
 Wade Hooper, who Is a well known trav- cling man, and one who can talk some, said yesterday that he had always boosted Birmingham and would continue to bost, but that from now on he intended to lay particular stress upon the comrner- cial possibilities of this city from the jobber's viewpoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
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 People on Earth an order combining the best features of all other organizations, incorporates with them principles of it's own, and which combines practice with precepts. Founded something over 40 years ago and confined at first to a single class, it has swelled into a mighty army of hopeful workers whose lodges can be found in every American city, whose wandering members may be met in every cline, and whose roster contains the names of men almost of every creed and calling-all bound together by shin ing chain, the links of which are made of Charity. Justice. Brotherly Love and Fidelity. The combination of these four principles leaves nothing to be desired in the making of a real man. The master builder chose these attributes when mals ing man in his image and each is 8 key stone which without the other the grand God-lilxe perfection could not be
 "Charity-what word-what meaning the charity which feeds the hungry and clothes the naked. and wipes the tears from sorrowing eyes. the charity which nurses the sick and buries the dead; tiie charity that knows no race, no creed nor limit to it's gentle mnistrations. Charity means to give, gives eternally give, not only of your material means, but charity means the giving of your best thoughts and the direction of your most potent energy to the good of your fel- lowman-know that thoughts are things, and that you should remove from your mind every harmful thought, leaving for the world of men and women only the innocent thoughts coming from clean mind linked closely with the infinite and emanating It's purity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Some Vest

B. D. Heck of Roller Champion flour fame and incidentally travelling represen- tative of the w. M. Cosby firm on Morris avenue, was seen with new vest" last week in the country. According to several of the knights of the grip who met MT. Heck and chanced to notice the aforesaid vest, it was lulu" whatever that may be.
 The new vest, or ''weskit," as MT. Heck prefers to call it tthough several authori- ties have called it worse things than thaD is experimentation of reddish tints inter- mingling with suggestive lines of 'creme de la creme" with cross bars of Spanish yellow, and here and there a discrimnat- ing touch of purple. The vest was de- signed by one T. Woodruff of Brooklyn, an adjoining borough of New York city. who is reputed to be a "connoisseur on vests, waitscoats and weskits"
 Friends of Mr. Heck say that the pro- curing of the vest was the result of the winning of an election wager-Mr. Heck betting on Mr. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
WADUCT WAR CLOUD
 SEEMS ABOUT PAST
Understood That Southern Railway and City Have
 Agreed

James Weatherly's "big stick.' if re- ports are true, has accomplished it's purpose, and all the railroads inter- ested will get to work soon in an ef- fort to construct as rapidly as pos sible viaduct in Norwood.
 The Southern railroad which, the city commission believed. was endeavoring to delay the work, has, it is under stood, come to an agreement with the city.
 MT. Weatherly last night stated that he had received letter from l.. Sevier of the Southern Railway company.
 T am of the opinion" he said, "that the letter was the expression of an agreement to undertake the work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Mir. Southgate in City

J. T. Southgate of the c. C. Snider Cigar company spent the week end with his relatives and friends. He is one of the best known cigar and tobacco sales men travelling out of Birmingham, and has been with the Snider company for some time. MT. Southgate is a well known member of the travelling mems organiza- tion, and is very popular. He said yes terday that the. holiday rush had started somewhat in advance of the usual time, |but that it looked good for it indicated that the doctrine of ''sfiop early' was being carried out.
 MT. Southgate said there was a fine volume of trade going on now and every interest seemed to be doing well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
SMALL BOYS MUST NOT USE TOY GUNS Chief BOdeker States Arrest Will Be Made Unless
 Practice Stops

Chief of Police George H. Bodeker announced yesterday that on account of the many complaints received about small boys shooting air rifles and sling shots in the city limits. he would be- gin at once rigidly enforcing section 939 of the city code.
 Tt is very unpleasant business to arrest small boys and hope that the parents will take the matter up and keep the youngsters from using the dangerous playthings," said the chief.
 Section 939 of the city code reads: Any person who shoots a toy pistol. flobert rifle. air gun, sling shot or who discharges gravel, marbles or any thing of like kind out of a gravel shooter, blow gun, rubber sling or im- plement or device of like character in any of the parks, streets. alleys or avenues of the city or along, over or across the premises of another with out having obtained his consent shall be punished as provided in section s06 ot this code" Section s06 fixes the punishment at a fine of not more than s1O0 and imprisonment at hard labor for not over six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-02
Are 1762 "Drummers"

A. Jax Davis. secretary and treasurer of the Birmingham council, 172, of the United Commercial Travels of America, said Saturday that there were approxi- mately 1762 commercial travellers work ing out of Birmingham at the present time.
 This included commercial men em- ployed by houses from all over the coun- try and not only from the local jobbers and manufacturers, he said. Many of the largest firms in the country have es- tablished branches in Birmingham and their travelling representatives make Bir- mingham their headquarters. These make majority over the strictly local men travelling for local jobber. But all tray cling men making Birmingham their headquarters and therefore working out of Birmingham should be considered local traveline men,"