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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
'THE cool. LARGE SPACES or TUE
I\IIED STATES"

II is good to have militant poet
for President. That is what Woodrow
Wilson daily SHOWS himself lie ia ri
poet. for ne has imagination and sym
patty; he is militant for he seeks by
hghting 20 make his visions come. tr,io
He tries TO understand the needs Of
the whole nation. He IS the represer
tative OF the folks back home Rare
~ has the duty OF the President been
voiced in finer words than lhcsc:
"As / sit in my office in Washing
ton. there are windows only ON ON.
side of the room, ana those window. /.
look out upon park and the Pototuac
river and the shores OF Virginia on tho
other side. and | cannot SEQ Washing-
ton from these Windows, though some
times think that ] can bccaus, \Vash
ington behind me Is seethiBg with en, j
cial representatives OF little THINGS. VINO
are almost storminR al Tho doors OF
this office itself, whereas out more arc
cool. large spaces Of the United States.
And / would rather hear the whispers
coming in AT these windows than the
strident arguments coming in AT thos,
doors"
That is poetry and wisdom i,
might have been written by JEFFERSON
himself. II etches in clear lines the
grave issue of the hour. Whose voice
shall prevail in the rcpublic-'thc
strident arguments OF the special rep
resentatives of little things, or the
whispers from the cool, large spaces Of
The United states? In this concrete
and beautiful image Is defined che old
struggle between the "Intcresis' and
The People"
1t is a good thing to have q Pres;-
dent who can hear the whispers from.
the large spaces. while the prcdatory
End gelash are s;orming at his very
doors 1T is sign Of hope that the
chief executive can SEND his spir.l
out over vast and powerful coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
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tICIINiOND is 0IiEIsn,


Well. look who's here! Our old
friend, Music in the Parks! Wouldn't
you think that any ordinary city
might have learned that summer band
concerts arc fine things for health and
recreation. and. after year or so of
trial. made regular provision for
them? Not so in Richmond--here we
have to battle for that $4,000 or $4,000
each year as il the idea of n little
music to break summer monotony and
strain was the proposition of a rcvolu-
ZIONIST II it were not for the self
interest of the band lcaders, who stir
things up so they can pick up a little
change, we verify believe we would
have no music at all. Hence we are
grateful to the band leaders. Then
also this footiess policy gives some
member OF the Council n. chance to
pose as the rescuer of the down-trod-
den poor. lie will give them music or
know the reason why. The Finance
Committee scratches its head. and the
board looks wise, and the Mayor
chimes in. and at last the ponderous
and expensive machinery that runs
Richmond at the speed OF rheumatic
snail grinds out the concerts.
Yet these concerts are far more i'm
portant than the very pleasant and
ornate festival now being held. 1t IS
much more essential that little child
rem and tired workers and restless
youths be amused and kept whole
some in mind and body during the hot
months than that for two days some
thousands of people hear even the
most exquisite melody. Band music in
the weary evenings are part Of a city's
daily bread in summer: festivals are
lust occasional cake. Again. tho We'd
nesday Club should be Interested m
these concerts, for they do educate
people TO enjoy music. aud that means
larger support for the club
We think that by this time Rich
monds city fathcrs-who have less
real interest in their family than al
most any fathers we know-would
have put that $4,000 in the budget ns
a Legitimate and permanent expense.
Everybody wants it, and every body is
willing 10 pay for It, Why not? Why
all this flub-dub and delay and back
ing and filling and grandstand play?
Is the town going broke on So, 900?
OF course, we do not mean 1t is any
body's fault but the peoples. They
make the government OF Richmond.
and they stand for the folly that
iranscends imagination. They are the
goats who pay the piper The work
ingmen ought to demand concerts
ana several other means of enjoyin.;
themselves. including swimming pools
and better car service to the woods,
but thoy don't. Thcy swallow the
gun about Your vote and influence
wilt be appreciated,' and the inhni-
tesimal politicians enjoy the easy
berths
Music in most Cities is looked on as
n perfectly natural thing. like breath
ing. Here ii is Il luxury we set as
favor from tho men who spend our
money. Richmond is Il funny place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
On the Spur of the
Moment
BY Roy K. Moulton
The Pessipist,

.anS IesSimIst.
Ola Uncle Peter never had
single happy day.
because you see old Uncle Pete
Just wasn't built that way.
Whene'er the sky was cloudless an.
me sun came out real bright,
weather breeder" he would say.
you'll see that / am right
When anybody had the sand
TO, open up Il store,
or go In any business.
Old Uncle Pete would roar:
by gravy, but that mans chump,
times are SO gol ding tight
nat nc will never make his salt,
QUIZ SEQ that L am right
When folks began to figure on
a railroad for the town.
oid Uncle Peter WAS dead set
On turnin OF it down
he said: "a railroad is oil bosh.
Won't help this town a mite.
Twill only kill our sheep and hawgs,
Aoull see that 1 ain right"
One day old Uncle peter died.
cynic to the end.
lie kicked until the very last,
And never would unbend.
But still he was contented as
with death he made his tryst
because he really never knew
ROW much Of life he'd missed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
According to Uncle .bncr,

me first circus II Teller sees is al
WAYS the best, and all the rest is iml-
tations
~ bolt Of lightnin gave Hank Purdy
belt on the side of the head. Hank
was some stunned, but when he came
70, ne was feelin' better than ever
hank says lie always wanted an cleo
tric belt, and everything comes 10 him
or her which waits
me moro see of oatmobile chufrers
the more think old Darwin was right
after all.
1T has been fair hut cloudy all this
week, and the weather man who pre-
dicted both Mt Che same time hit tho
nail on the head.
Elmer Jones has got Job, he says
playin' traps In an orchestra iSy
gravy, have seen n good many musi-
cal instruments, but never see "A
mouse trap or skunk trap or SIGH
that was very harmonious TO the ear
seems like Il Teller would have to be
pretty keerful play;n' on n steel rat
trap, for instance. for Sear OF gettin
his fingers ketched.
Ihey say there is n reason for every
thing in this world, but l would likf
To know the reason for putting, a ''g'
on the front end of gnat
Tho Angora goat is IA high jumper.
and the only animal which can jump
higher and oftener is dressed beer
from the stock yards
When lool1in' glass falls ana
breaks it is sign of bad luck. es-
pecially If it has heavy gilt frame
and happens to hit YOU on the head.
1t takes woman longer 70 buy a
half a yard OF blue baby ribbon than
1t does To buy a house ana lot. oa;-
mobile. steam yacht and an ice cream
freezer. but she always gets her
moneys worth.
1t is pretty tough to build 81.
100000 battleship. and when You get
II done, discover that it is four years
behind the style.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Good Roads in southsIde.

king Adams, the ancient and hon
orable sherin Of Cumberland. has been
shaking hands with Farmville friends
and no one is more cordially received.
for hc makes sunshine wherever he
goes. An old soldier was asked in
the presence OF friend king" whether
or not he would take in the reunion
at Gettysburg. and said he was too old,
when the sheriff said. I'm too young"
May he live long and I'm sure he will
never resign. The Sheriff says that
Cumberland is aroused on the sub
Jcct of good roads, and is ready TO do
her full part In the work Of securing
them. buckingham ditto Farmvillc,
the same. So there can be no such
word as failure. And Just here let
me say that the sand topped roadway
has come TO stay. Only few days
since | drove over the two miles and
three quarters of macadam road lead
ing out from F'armville and that cost
about $1,000 and on leaving the mac
adam at once travelled over the sand
covered roadway and beyond con
troversy the last named was the bet
ter road of the two. And in this con
nection ] am reminded that MI Ben
Johns, who went with his motor car
TO Richmond to give his father daily
outings, on his return from Richmond
FOR most Of the way moved over these
sand roads and PRONOUNCED them abb
solutely satisfactory, free from mud,
smooth, well drained and just fine
This being 80, 1t seems to me shat tho
road problem has been solved for this
section OF Virginia. The sand is here.
and when properly applied and then
properly drained, the ll-year-round
good roads has been secured. And
instead of the macadam cost, soi:.e
$4,000 mile these roads may be, had
for an average of 5000 n mile.-Farm-
Vile correspondent. Appomattox Timea-
Virginian
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Voice Of the eople
"3tarre the FIy.-

TO Inc i.dItor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sit attended the Clean Up" CON
ference held IN John Marshall Iligl,
School some time ago. and Heard many
Rood things said and many valuable
suggestions made. and the time being
near " hand to commence work. il Won
WI, allow me space in your paper I
VIII oiter q few. words Of advice in be-
haIl OF eNterminating 'Mr Fly"
Chalfman Edward batch Jr,. OF the
american civic Association. said during
conference i'm Baltimore recently that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

infraction of which meant imprison-
ment. Let this crime against good
citizenship in our Commonwealth be
punished heavily. Let crooked candi-
dates be broupbt IN hoots
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
MhifcNRsIi.

Please reprint the receipt for white
Wash as IL is made at the. Virginia
fenitehtiary. j. w. j.
Stake good lime with just enough
water TO produce paste. adding salt
barrel of lime. Cover and allow to
stand about four days. Thin with water
to the proper state when it is used
Several coats of thin wash will wear
and look better than one thick coat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Tmxntion of slaves.

" ore sIaves IN Nirginia taxed as
personal property? STUDENT
They were taxed at different rates.
sometimes as loW az 80 cents a head
but whether as personal property" W.,
have no space to consider here, unless
We arc advised that you are really in
tereStcd in this point. We could hardly
Imagine that anybody who did not
know that slaves were subject to tax
alton and did not have books from
which the facts could be found would
be concerned whether they were re-
garded MS real or personal property.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Road From .Richmond.

Please tell me how TO reach Hampton
and Old Point by motorcycle road from
Richmond. NJ GUTFOFF
II YOU follow the line of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway you will be
all right. The road in no place runs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

more than two miles from this line.
Any considerable automobile Office in
town can supply exact Information. or
the Richmond Automobile Club can
furnish a map tracing the way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
old Theatre.
Views Of the
Virginia Editors


MIR. H. =. Farley caught an otter
in his fish net in Flat Creek a few
weeks ago, II being an exceedingly
large nc.--Morvcn CORES pondence,
Blackstone Courier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Capital Punishment.

Please tell me what States of the
United States have abolished capital
punishment DO YOU know whether
the step has improved conditions?
r. j.. BAKER
we have no record later than 1909.
at which date the States were Maine,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Rhode Island and
KANSAS. We do not.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Tho demand for the cookbooks issued
by The Federal Department OF Agri-
culture has run into millions, but It's
just as hard to get good cooking as
II ever was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
rourth-CIn.. post-omce.

Do applicants for fourth class post
offices have 10 take an examination?
SUBSCRIBER
No
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
OFT Quoted.

Can you inform me which OF the
great writer's is most quoted?
r. 4. MANSON
The space given to them in the books
of quotation would show that the order
is: Shakespeare Pope Milton, Byron.
Wordsworth, Dryden.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
j, Ir. Thomas.

Can you get me the address of Col
oncl j. II. Thomas an old Richmondcr
who served through the war in Ma
homes Brigade? l.. r. #.
He died this year at his home at
| Woodlawn, suburb Of Birmingham,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
The Argosy.

'inc -ArSoSy.
Please inform mo who publishes The
Argosy magazine. H. r.
The Munsey Co, IFS Firth Avenue.
New York City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
QUERIES &
ANSWERS
Iknynl incomes.

What royal house in the world has
the largest income? What next?
SCHOOLGIRL.
The Russian Tho Turkish up to the
beginning OF the late war.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Poem Wanted.

VIII you be good enough to prin;
the famous Lines on Confederate
Note j NJ s.
VIII some reader Kindly send COPY?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Nlny Vote.

came to Virginia and Richmond in
February, 1912, and have lived at my
present address since last June, and
nave paid my poll tax: Can | vote in
the next election? INTER ESTED.
Residence of twelve months is sufIi-
Gent TO qualify you. You can.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

What cargo can peef export ships
get To take back from England to the
Argentine? Gould these same vessels
get cargo for return trips from the
United States? Can you give the nc-
ures Tor the carrying of the merchant
vessels OF England, Germany and the
United states? What is the weight OF
apples TO the buShcl?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
Two Addresses.

Please give the addresses OF Air. An
drew Carnegie and Mr.. John - Rookie
Teller. MRS A. W H.
: East Ninety first Street and West
FIFTY fourth Street, both New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Physicians Account.
is physicians account barred after
TWO years! FIIA DER.
1t is not
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

MIHuIhctufed urticIos. Ccrtuinly.
From the 1912 report Of the Commits
sioncr OF Navigation the figures for the
merchant marine OF the three countries
YOU mention in the order above are
l3,2iO,5lI tons, 4,32G,723 tons T,7I7.lSg
tons. There is no legal weight for a
Dushel OF apples. unless YOU mean dried
apples; These must weigh. by act OF
Assembly, February "a, 1895, twenty
eight pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
.Icncrsnn Anccntr,

nnd reference 10 "a John Jefferson.
a commissioner to Virginia in t623
Was he AN ancestor OF Thomas Jeffcr-
son? X. T.. THORNTON
Possibly. Mr.. Jefferson wrote in 1891
that he had no knowledge OF any Jef-
fcrson ancestor farther back than his
grandfather, Captain Thomas jefferson.
Of Osbornes OF his mothers family
the Randolphs. he says: They trace
their pedigree far back In England
and Scotland. 10 which let every one
ascrihe the faith and merit he chooses"
old Theatre.
Please tell me in what year the old
BROAD and Seventh Streets theatre was
pulled down. a J. 81
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
MAKE YOUR OWN
HAIR STAIN.
This Homemade Mixture Darkens
Gray Hair and Makes it Soft
and Glossy.

To half pint CT water add
bay Rum ...-.,..,5...5.5.s.. OF.
Rarbo Compound $3.50. a small box
Glycerine .......,........... Hoz.
These are all simple ingredients
that you can buy from any druggist at
very little cost and mix them yourself
Apply to the scalp once day for two
weeks. then once every other week
until all the mixture is used A half
pint should be enough to rid the head
CT dandruff and kill the dandruff
germs. 1t stops the hair from falling
out, relieves itching and scalp dis
eases.
Although it is not dye, it acts
upon the hair roots and will darken
streaked faded, gray hair in ten oil
fifteen days. 1t promotes the growth
of the hair and makes harsh hair soft
and glossy. Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

tied on the field by carnage, by VIC
tory nor defeat, nor by human sacri-
ice. Neither by the expressed opin-
ions of men, even though they were
so willing to die to enforce them.
The life blood of five hundred thous
and brave men of the north and the
south mingled with the tears of "a
million wives and loved ones, was not
enough to wash one page of our past
history clean enough of section diff
ferences on which to write the an
swer. If then, no answer comes from
the tented field; from the forum or
the tomb, can we not recognize di-
vine purpose in this, and gladly ac-
cept the prolonged silence as an evil
dence of Gods great goodness and
tender mercy to both sections In with
holding it, as priceless jewel still
in His own keeping, where we trust
it shall ever remain sealed verdict
]. A. NJ COLLINS,
Co. A, End Iowa Init. Also U. S. Sig
nal Corps.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
STORY OF THE
BATTLE OF SHILOH
CONTINUED from page 81

in splendid physical condition ready
for any emergency. During the night
it rained very hard, which in some
cases was blessing to those of the
wounded still sncared for.
Buell's army, for which Grant had
been waiting previous to this battle
to enable him to attack the confeder-
ates at Corinth, Miss, arrived on the
east side of the river just as our last
lines were formed and were ferried
over during the night. General Lew
Wallace with seven thousand fresh
troops, which had been within sound
Of our guns all day at Crump's Land
ing, six miles below, also arrived that
night. With these reinforcements
General Grant was enabled early next
morning to assume the offensive and
began driving the confederates back
to their entertainments or Corinth,
Miss, twenty-four miles distant. In
this battle as in all others during thu
war. the men of the north and south
were equally willing to sacrifice their
lives and fortunes in defense of the
right as revealed to them. When men
Of such convictions meet face to face
in battle array it is to be expected
that q conflict would occur like unto
that at Shiloh.
! Before concluding, let us moralize
for moment from the viewpoint OF
1912 The question often asked oi
who was right and who was wrong In
the war of 1861. remains unanswered
at the dawn of 1913, fifty-two years at
ter the contest began. 1t was not set
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
MARCHEFKE SELLS OUT
TO SHORT & sORKUSH
Popular Confectionery store Is Sold
Saturday and New Owners Take
Possession at Once.


Announcement was made Saturday
of the sale Of the Marchefke confec-
tionery store at 421 Main street to
Short and Sirkush. Both are Keokuk
men and have many friends here who
wish them success in their new ven
ture.
1t is not known Just what the form
er owner of the establishment will
engage in, but it is said that he will
enter some other business here.
Short and Sirkush announce
that they will carry high
grade line of CONNECTIONS and
ask for the patronage of Keokuk
people. Announcements in The Gate
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Touchlna self.Abneaatlon

Springfield Republican: The resig-
nation of 1000 fourth-class postmast-
ers, Notwithstanding that they were
placed in the classified service, at
first glance indicates brotherly de-
sire to give democratic neighbors a
chance to hold office under the demo
cratic administration, but it so hap.
pens that practically all of the resig
nations are in Offices where the sal
airy is nominal and the expenses Of
ten exceed or equal the compensation
Under these circumstances, the self
abnegation involved is not so touching
as one might assume.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Mo Hike.

The proposed hike which was con-
templated for yesterday for the boys
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Proposed Sunday School Hike.

T. F. Stillwell of the active office
force of the Y NJ. c. A. proposes in
The near future to lead his Trinity
Methodist church Sunday school class
on hike out some road leading from
the city and much enjoyment is an
ticipated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
From Manager to Cross.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton has decided to have the moving
picture film, From Manager to Cross"
to exhibit in Keokuk April 20 and &c.
This film has been exhibited in many
cities in Iowa recently and has given
satisfaction generally.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

Don't be surprised il you have an
attack of rheumatism this spring. Just
rub the affected parts freely with
Chamberlain's Liniment and 1t will
soon disappear. Sold by Wilkinson &
Co Pharmacy and j. F. Kiedaisch &
Son.-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
ARE NAMING THE
IOWA POSTMAlSTERS
Democrats at Montrose and West
Point Grab Political Plums Ac-
cordino to Dispatch

corning 70 DTspatch.
A dispatch from Washington an
nounces that Nj. j Wade, democratic
national committeeman from Iowa,
State Chairman n F. Reed, Congress.
men l. s. Pepper and Maurice Kirk
patrick have sent to the postmaster
general recommendations for Henry
Eppers as postmaster at Montrose
confirming previous announcement as
to the choice, and w. d. Schultz as
postmaster as West Point. Eppers
chief opponent, it is understood was
Mrs Rodney Ballinger who secured
recommendation from many loca'
democrats.