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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-13
President Names Postmasters.

Included in the presidents nomina-
tions were the following Kentucky
postmasterships: Coney Kitchen
Lewis, Grayson, recommended by Rep
resentatiye Fields to succeed John D.
Littlejohn, whose term expired De-
cember IA, 1912. Sandy P. Cooke,
Smiths Grove, recommended by Rep
resentative Thomas, to succeed VIM.
j. Wade, whose term expired January
IA. William G. O'Hara, Williamstown,
recommended by Representative
Rouse, to succeed John w. Shiels,
whose term expired December IL
Morgan Guykendall, Kevit, recon-
mended by Representative Barkley.
Robert T. Blagg, Benton, recommend
ed by Representative Barkley.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-13
Kentucky Free of scabies.

BY an order issued by the secretary
of agriculture the state of Kentucky
is released from the quarantine for
sheep scab, and the quarantine is con-
tinued in the entire states of Texas
and New Mexico and portions Of Ari-
zcna, California, Colorado, Nevada
and Utah. Kentucky has been freed
of this disease through the joint et-
forts of federal and state authorities,
and progress is being made in the
other states.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-13
Lew for Edusation Limited.

The boards Of education in cities of
the fourth class in this state can not
exceed the levy Of SO cents on the
500 for taxes in addition to other
taxes for sinking fund purposes to con-
duct he schools and repair and build
school buildings. The appellate court
so decided in affirming the judgment
of the Mason circuit court in the case
of the board of education OF Maysville
against j. Wesley Lee, mayor.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-13
six Die in Fire on Ship.

Vancouver, B. c., May 10.-Hemmed
in by flames, which started from some
unknown cause, six members of the
crew of the steamer Ophir. which
sailed from Vancouver Thursday night
and tied up at the Brunswick cannery,.
Canoe Pass, near Ladner, in the Fraser
river, were burned to death in fire
which destroyed tn. vessel There
were eleven men In the crew.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-13
Ieera Cause Of . Suicide.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 12.-Gibes from
acquaintances over his defeat for the
Office of school commissioner drove
Frank Kosmowski to suicide Friday,
according to a report submitted to
Sheriff Becker by deputies.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-13
Blow 10 County Clerks.

County clerks will not profit this
year by the law passed by the last
general assembly increasing the pay
from two cents a line to FIVE cents a
line for making up tax recapitulation
sheets. Atty. Gen. Logan held It
would be in violation OF the law pro-
hibiting officials receiving an Increase
In salary during their term Of Office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Halifax County Fair Great Success.

The third annual Halifax county fair has
passed into history and like It's predecessors 1t
was bigger and better than ever before. 1t
IL the general consensus Of opinion that in point
Of exhibits and general attractions 1t was the
best fair ever seen in the State outside OF
Richmond and not excepting such cities as
Iynchhurg and Roanoke.
The officers of the Fair association Messrs
John G. Lawson, president; ]. M Darlington
vice president: 7. c. Watkins. Jr.. treasurer
and w. w. wilkins secretary and manager, have
all expressed themselves well pleased from
a financial well every otner standpoint
and they themselves deserve great credit for
their sl<ilful and successful management
The presence of the vice-presldent OF the
United States at the fair on the secondary was
the GROWING achievement of the management
and was the means of bringing to South Boston
the largest crowd ever seen in this city. And
II was by no means the fair alone that prohted
nv this crowd for the local dry goods and
clothing houses report the largest week in their
history.
.sr the fair success from n financial
standpoint is proven by the fact that the
management will clear nice profit when all
expenses have been paid, and the sum would
undoubtedly have been much larger had 1t not
been for the rain, which practically ruined the
last day. of the fair.
Taken all in ALL the officers OF the associa-
tinn, and the county at large, have every rea-
son to feel proud of this years fair and the
prospects are that * will be equaled II not
surpassed by that Of next year.--Halifax Gazette
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
EDUCATION FOR LIFE.

That Hampton and Tuskegee, schools for
regroes, are valuable not merely ~ excellent
schools for the colored race. but for their I'M
portant contribution TO the present vocational
education movement is the declaration of the
United States bureau of education, In pamphlet
just distributed by the bureau entitled Education
For Life" tribute Is paid to the work of Hamp.
ton institute and particularly General Armstrong,
its founder who is looked upon by educators
as pioneer in the field of practical education.
General Armstrong possessed to rcmarka.
bic degree the gift of educational prophecy. 4"
asserts Professor Peabody in the Introduction
to the pamphlet. "He foresaw and foretold with
extraordinary precision tho tendencies and tran
sitioas which within the last twenty-five years
have practically reyolutionizcd the principles of
education, The training Of the hand and eye, as
wel as Of the mind, the moral effect of technical
skin. the conception Of labor as a moral force.
the test Of education In efficiency. and the vanity
of education without discipline in thrift, SELF
help. love Of work. and willingness to sacrifice
all these familiar maxims of modern vocational
training were set forth by him with ali the as.
surance of a social prophet"
The phanplet includes brief sketch of
General Armstrong; life and a collection Of
pithy utterances on aims and methods Of edu.
cation, many of which are distinctly helpful to
those Interested in present problems, according
TO officials Of the bureau of education.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
The Virginian's Weekly Sermon

thy mouth, and let not thine heart
be hasty to utter anything before
God" Prayers framed at the moment
are likely to be irreverent To avoid
the irreverence Of many or unfit words
and rude. half religious thoughts. IL
IS necessary TO pray from book or
memory, and not at random.
Forms OF prayer are necessary TO
guard us against the irreyerence Of
out set words Tread or rememberedl,
our minds viii stray from the sub
iect. other thoughts Will cross us, and
We shall pursue them. we shall loss
sight of his presence whom we ara
addressing. This wandering of mind
Is in good measure prevented, under
Gods blessing. by forms OF prayer.
Next. they are useful as securing
us from the irreverence of excited
thoughts. II We are encouraging with
us an excitement. AN unceasing rush
and Attenuation of feelings and think
that this. IA tA4s-+as44s 7is-i---stts
earnest in religion. We are narming
our minds. and even rrieving the
peaceful spirit Of God. who would
silently and TRANQUILITY work his d.
vine work in our hearts. This then Is
an especial use OF form OF prayer
When we are in earnest. as we ought
always To be: viz. to keep us from
self willed earnestness, to still emo
ton. to calm u.s. to remind us what
and where we are, to lead us TO
purer and serener temper, and TO that
deep unruiiied love OF God and man
IN which IL really the fulfilling OF
the law. and the perfection of human
nature
Forms are necessary to help our
memory and To set before us at once,
completely. and in order. what We
have 10 pray for.
How short are the seasons which
most men have TO give to prayer. Be
fore they collect their memories and
minds their leisure Is almost over.
even II they have the power to dis
miss the thoughts of this world.
which just before engaged them. Now
forms Of prayer dc this for them.
They keep the ground occupied, that
satan may not encroach upon this
seasons of devotion.
The forms OF the Church have ever
served her children. both to restrain
them in their career OF sin, and TO
supply them with ready utterances
on their repentance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

President Wilson's speech at Mobile was ne
less notification to the Southern republics that
this country entertained ambition TO take
them under its wings than notification to Amer
leans in the Latin-American states that agitation
for annexation Is Just much FILTERED energy
Probably no eXpatriates himself less
easily than does the American. He may live ont
lifetime In n foreign land, but he is an Amer
lean stin. proud Of the country Of his birth.
sometimes foolishly hoastful, sometimes obnoX-
iously Because Of this trait, Americans In he
Southern republics forever dreaming Of a
dav when Uncle Sam Will reach out his hand
and calmly pocket his netghbors. Upon hope
they build conviction. Out OF hints they de-
velop policies. It Is quite possible that large
part Of the suspicion which the Central Amer
lean and West Indian republics have developed
toward the United States has had Its beginning
IN the talk Of Americans whose loyalty has been
stronger than their tact.
Our wandering countrymen are likely to ieel
hurt by the presidents assertion that this coun-
try WIN never again look with covetous eye u771
other nations territory. But these people possess
the pioneer spirit and 50 are incurably opu-
mistic-Toledo Blade
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Curbtno Public School Su0hhevy.

radical step Is proposed by the mothers
clubs of Rochester in their fight against snob-
berry in the public schools 1t is recomme nded
that the girl students in all the citys educa-
tional institutions he compelled to wear uni
forms. These would all be made. of the same
material and Of the same pattern In this way
class distinctions resulting from differences
in dress would be eliminated.
Such scheme is interesting chiefly as in
dicatins the carnestness of AN endeavor to
wipe out a deplorable tendency. Snobbery does
prevail to discouraginE degree in many public
schools The organization of high school fra
ternities Is the most deplorabe indication Edu-
cational authorities are compelled to be on their
guard against manifestations of this kind which
tend to lessen the efficiency of the schools and
to foster un-American ideals
But the zeal Of the Rochester mothers has car
ried them too far. 1t is impossible TO imagine
the high school girls of a city troopne 10 school
CARRIED like bevy of nursemaids mattresses or
Juvenile poncewomen. The misses would not
endure such tyranny and they would be justi-
fed in revolt.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
CURRENT COMMENT
Mining Warnings.

The resumption by the local weather bureau
of It's Geographic and telephone bulletins warn
Ing mine operators OF pending rapid decreases
In atmospheric pressure in time 10 have special
precautions taken against the supposed conse-
quent increased possibility of explosions, how
ever regarded by operators and miners as a
practical proposition. is endorsed by the federal
bureau of mi-ies and by large number o.
operators who gladly avail themselves of the
information The system is to be employed at
every weather station in mining districts
throughout the country and is being adopted
abroad The coincidence Of mine explosions
with sudden weather changes in winter has
been a frequent subject Of comment The
weather bureau theory is that rapid decrease
in atmospheric pressure outside produces an
expanding pressure In the mines, Hberating
nredamp and making the peril OF explosion
much greater.
simultaneously there comes report from
Berlin Of the invention, at the suggestion OF
the kaiser of n firedamp whistle which IN or
binary conditions blows even-toned con-
tlnuous sound wave. but when hredamp Is pres
ent emits n shrin tremolo jerlty staccato.
thus giving miners ample warning OF the dan
errous gas. It has been perfected by ffiVy
Councillor Hahor and DR.. oeiser and has been
presented Of the kaiser the first product of the
Emperor William Scientific society he founded
year ago.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
The Pankhurst Scare.

AS soon the administration decided TO
admit Mrs. Pankhurst interest in her subsidized
to such an extent that she has been unable to
draw full houses in the cities where she has
been speaking.
on the contrary II the order to exclude her
had been sustained by the administration. an
appeal would have been taken to the courts, and
II they had admitted her, great crowds of in
dignant persons would have hoCked to her meet
ings TO show their resentment against the gov
ernment: or. f excluded, meetings would have
been held In her behalf, and protest would
have been made, and should have been a
long time hearing the last of Mrs. Pankhurst
As it is. she is not issue. she has dropped
out of sight, swallowed UP in this great country.
was ft-zi- 1trti TINT 1rt terrrrF
for Mrs. Pankhurst meant capital for her and
her militant methods, and he wisely resolved
the doubt In her favor and admitted her to the
country thus robbing her Of any capital she
might otherwise have gained in this country
Staunton Leader
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
With the State Press


school for wives is the latest and II should
prove to be a good thing The institution Is
located in New York city and its management
announces that 1t will give n four-year course
for girls, who. upon graduation and marriage.
will be qualified to spend their husbands In
come 10 the best and kept an account book
that will come out straight at the end OF the
month" DR. Stuart II, Rowe, principal Of the
school, says, that upon completion of the wives
course the sweet girl graduates Will be able
to cook dinner, converse intelligently on ltera-
ture, history and equal suffrage; that she viii
be able to trim her hat artistica-ly, keep
it free from germs and play her part in social
way. DIR. Rowe adds that the course was sug'
gested TO him by the reflection that siXty-fve
per cent Of the girls now IN school marry sooner
or later and that they being fitted for any
vocation rather than that of matrimony. 1t
wouldn't be a had idea TO have such school
In every city and town In the country.-North
Emporia Independent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Looking at Rockingham.

Republican state Senator Paul, Of Rocking
ham, IS making a desperate effort to keep
Keezeil and Rolston out Of the legislature This,
alone, should put the Democrats Of Rockingham
on their mettle. Aside from that, the State in
its upward way needs their services particularly
those of George B. Keezeu, in the next legisla-
ture. The salary and the honor viii be little
return for the ability and patriotism he VIII
bring to the general assembly. With finances
and tax problems the burning questions the
State can little afford to be bereft of keezell
and have sent in his stead some inconsequential
Republican who would only fiji the seat and
draw A salary. 1t would be a blot the
good and great county to let this be DONE
Virginia Citizen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Fighting Worlds Fair.

The illumination Of the Panama-Pacifio IN
ternational exposition in 1915 win demonstrate
the most modern system Of lighting by indirect
light. Artificial daylight produced by diffused
and reflected electric light, will battle the entire
grounds in flood Of uniform light extending
to a height OF 1925 feet above the ground Al
though almost 600. 900 900 candle power will
be used there will be no glare or unprotected
light to tire the eyes. Previous expositfons have
been illuminated by uncovered arcs, search
lights and outline strings of electric bulbs on the
exterior of the buildings. The result has been
much glare and a great distortion of archi-
tectural and sculptural effects at night because
Of dark spaces and shadows. There will be no
outltnings at tho Panama Pacific exposition, and
It's elaborate scheme of lighting will illuminate
tho buildings almost as naturally and with as
little distortion as daylisht.-Popular Mechanics
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Morality and Fashion.

1t may be argued with considerable force that
more harm than good has been done by the
illumination OF moralists against the slit skirt
and diaphanous gown. What these philippics
have done In chief is to emphasize tho COM
paratvely few years Of extreme STYLES and kept
the prurient aspect of the subject constantly
before the public,
The mind that is stirred to evil by the slight
reyeaIment of the average slit skirt needs no
special excitant 1t is unwholesomely .prurient
and will find evil anywhere. 1t Is childish TO be-
lieve it's prurence be so created. Purists
are constantly exaggeratng the importance OF
stimuli and attacking symptoms instead OF
causes.
If there were more sermons preached against
impure thoughts and fewer against objects,
often Of themselves quite innocent which purists
are afraid will stir impure thoughts, more pro-
eress would BE made If our minds so
unclean that we cannot see the lines Of a
woman's body without impure suggestion, the
cure should be applied to us, not to her "If
thine eye offend thee. pluck 1t out" has mean
ing as valid ever--Chicago Tribune
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Value of Truth.

But stlll in these days when men are being
called liars TO such extent as Is tho case
in the New York comprehension the desgna-
ton has ceased in measure to carry the sting
which 1t once did and to arouse to wrath as it
used to do and hence when the offense Is los
ing somewhat in It's horror and hatefuness. the
dignity Of TRUTH the need Of 1t in all the affairs
Of life, the foulncss of fasehood should be, per-
haps a bit more emphasized than has hitherto
been deemed eCessary.-Lynchburg News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

Is the time really coming when an expert
psychologist and a surgeon viii sit on the bench
with the Judge IN every criminal court? And
after the prisoner has pleaded guilty, or not
guilty according as his counsel advises viii the
Judge turn him over TO the expert, who will
decide the nature of his ailment and the sort of
operation il requires? Fantastic and visionary
as such treatment OF effectiveness may SEEM il
has often been suggested.
A Michigan Judge has begun TO put it into
practice. Instead OF sentencing four defen-
dants who were before him the other day. he or
dered surgical operations to be performed on
them, In an effort ito. eliminate criminal ten.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
kSN[.I![.!l,l.)

When you get ready to choose
a bank--and sooner or later you
will
First In your thoughts will
naturally be the bank that's
"sAFEST FOR SAVINGS"
It's mighty good bank; it's
q national bank: II will appro-
ciate your business.
You don't need n whole lot Of
money to open an account here
Start with few dollars II yop
wish-~but start NOW. =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER Q. 1913
TIE NEW YORK IInHr.

4 New York is naaoa.wide Campaigns OF state
iraportancs are being held ia New Jersey. Massa-
rsausetts and Maryland any enc Of which is Of
more direct Importance nationally than that for
mayor Of New York city
Political speakers Of national reputation and
pf all parties, among them Sac presidents socrc-
Gary of state congressman and senators. have
anyaded those states in tho interest OF the cam
pasgn u their respective parties Yet Now Yorl,
holds the center Of The STAGE municipal rather
chan state election as IS that Which takes place
next Tuesday.
1t Is easy TO find several reasons for this
ercess Of interest In New York citys political
Affairs IN the first place New York is the largest
city In the country ana Tammapy Hall. noa
under FIRE is the bes, known political oreauiza.
tion in the country Moreover John Purroy
Ns,chel as vel as Charles + Murphy is known
all over the country Murphy because be is the
chief Of Tammaay Han and Mitchell because he
sis the protege Of President wilson. and a young
man who has already carried maine for himself
In New York city Tho greatest factor however
Iii atirrinG The iltcre2l liz l-1ll4 in the cl4c
tion IL sulzer The depose5 governor and his
s special investigator 3oha lGeauessy have stirred
81 New Yorb as thar 5alea town has seldom been
sfsrred Neither the merits Of Suffers case nor the
fruth about Heanessys charges have bearings on
y IL case the ta~ s. that they arc betne made
with some FEASIBILITY and are believed by many
sS ard are keeping the campaign at fever heat in
rs New YorG city ard attracting attention all over
M the country because o. the interest in Suffers
fght with Murphy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

Il has injured the Democratic parry in the
nation These are some of the reasons for the
great interest in the election which do not show
on the surface
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

a pound, no bone and no waste. 1t would be we'll
for all to get this in their heads and act to
reduce the high cost of living, well as thwart
the meat trust"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
A Sly Suspicion.

Is all that talk about compulsory suffrage a
yelled attack upon the equal suffrage propa-
ganda? Everyone knows that no woman would
accept the franchise on a silver waiter If at
tempt were made TO compel her to exercise the
rght-Salem Times Register
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

Oysters are no longer luxury. 1t is beef,
ham, chicken and such ike that are now lux
ures twice over. gallon OF oysters
lstrained) weighs between eight and nine
pounds At9 dollar wholesale, or one-ffty retail,
oysters cost between twelve and eighteen cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Still Harping.

We are told that the harems of the old world
viii set the fashions for women this sea-
son. To their credit 1t may be said the women
OF the harem at least cover their faces when
they appear in public.-South Boston News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

denotes and moral deficiencies" says the dis
patch, which, however, does not mention the
onenses with which they were charged. But
the patients were reported to be doing we'll.
In pronouncinE sentence TO the hospital In
stead of to the jail, the judge announced that
hereafter he will not send to pententiaries or to
insane asylums anyone convicted Of moral
crimes" in his court until the surgeons knife
has had a chance to regenerate the prisoners
mind-Boston Globe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02

They Never Resign.
With Senator Ashursts alternative OF resign
or work, the most delberative body on earth
Is naturally forced to work.-Washington Post.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-02
Animals Changing Color.

2ADNNHTS
White bear has been captured in the Adj
rondacks Well-known tiger is also turning
paie.--New York American.