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The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
A Assnciated Press.

Sacramento, Cal, Apr. 23.-The
presidents telegram sent the leaders
of the Legislature into hurried con-
ference with Governor Johnson.
The senate did not convene until
after l this morning and the tele-
grams from Washington were the
sole topic in the lobbies during the
interval.
1t was indicated by the admins
tration leaders that both houses Of
the Legislature and the governor
would take action on the PRESIDENT $
request.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
JAP SITUATION

tween Japan and the United States,
to oppose the passage of an anti-alien
land law by the state of California,
were adopted today by congress of
the 45 chambers of commerce of ia
pan, A copy of the resolutions will
be cabled to Washington.
The speeches delivered at the con-
gress were pacific in their character.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
E. S. NICHOLS,
Local Forecaster.

A little talk with us about your
plumbing may quickly show you that
new plumbing equipment is well
within you reach. ]. b. Mckenzie,
the plumber.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

The City Van Transfer, Livery &
Storage company. All kinds of haul
ing, and the best of livery equipment
Prompt attention to all branches of
the business. Barton e Terrill, pro-
prietors.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
Reese Carlisle Here.

Reese Carlisle, a well known cat
tlcman from the De BcQue section.
arrived in the city yesterday on
business matters.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
Victims Imurnyin".

MIR. Long and daughter, Miss
Edith, who were injured in the run
away on Seventh street yesterday
morning are getting along we'll They
are badly bruised and shocked by
their rather dashing experience.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

''Longmont Special" Flour, regular
price, s160; for short time, S15O
per sack. Hampson Bros. & Valdez.
4-17-tf
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
Bonell Leaves.

Bonell Leaves.
r. G. Bonell of San Francisco.
well known travelling man. was in
the city yesterday on business and
left last night for GlenwOud.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

The shop that fits the feet and
gives yOu shoes of quality. Mcconnell
& Lowe.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
Work in Second negree.

There viii be busy s04-i0n Of The
Knights Of Pythias this evening.
Work will be done in the second de-
gree.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
Ilnnnh in Oily

tTON9h m IlIy.
c. p. Clough of Delta, we'll known
in that section was in thu city Mon
day and Tuesday of this week.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

Vaughn in Hospital.
b. r. Vaughn is in St Mary's hos
pital this seek, suffering from ton
silitis.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

25c buys a SOC whip Saturday
Fred Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

Man from Marble.
c. +. Bullery of Marble is i'm the
city this week on busi4e matters.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

Four inches of G.. V. water to rent
at $4 per inch. Coe Investment Co.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

Ask your horse where he wants
to be shod. He'll tell you at Nc
Carys. by the man who examines the
feet, and shoes them for comfort and
ease 4-12-1mo
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23

That ] have any part of garment
made away from Grand Junction. All
my work is made on the premises. |
can only say this statement, which
has been made maliCiOusly against
me, that have my work done away,
comes from people who are not wide
awake enough to do business or have
nothing else to do than To gossip, and
try to do another an injury. Ii is
true | have not had time To gossip
about any one elSe'S business: il is al
so true that ] have just opened sue
CeSsful months business. Where Il
great many are shouting hard times,
cannot say the times are hard. |
am doing fine business. and repeat
what my customers say: 1.-The clothes
you make fit beautifully. Why,
my dear people, there are plenty of
tailOrS in the world that have missed
their calling, and had better try ana
make living for their families at
something they could 90 better.
To the men of Grand junction |
will say, if you want to have II good
fitting suit leave your order with me,
| don't want your money unless | can
fit you. | have one of the best coat
makers i'll the country; l pay the
highest bill for work in Grand juno
ton, and aim to give you the best
for the least money.
My business is substantial and am
here to stay. GRAND JUNCTION
Is GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME; /
NEVER ASKED ANYBODY IF |
COULD START HERE IN BUSi-
NESS OR NOT; / JUST SIMPLY
STARTED.
I teach cutting and fitting at
reasonable fee.
The daily sentinel., 1913-04-23
Sell Many Cattle.

Porter & Confield of Collbran
have just sold 700 head of fine cat
tie to Denver markets for 100000,
according to the Collbran paper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
I'reelin
Complains of Swnnsboro Street Car
EnaIIifIps

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-May ] have space, in your val
street car service for the long suffer
ing people Of Swansboro? II you will
aid us through your editorial columns
II VIII be much appreciated
The people OF Swansboro are long
suffering, people as YOU Will see before
an extensive place Within her borders
several thousand people live. we are
n working people. and every morning
sees vast army OF toilcrs go forth to
work. and each evening sees them re-
turn. Some of our people by walking
a considerable distance can use the
Forest Hill street car line. but most
OF us have to use the Hull Street line
which barely touches the edge Of
Swansboro. Many OF our people-men.
from half mile to a mile TO reach the
car line. This they have to do in all
kinds of weather. over unpaved side
walks and unlighted streets. In the
winter this has to be done by many
before sunrise and after sunset
What consideration has our people
Railway and Power Company? Their
extra" cars. put on in the rush hours.
do not go to the end Of the line, but
stop at tho Atlantic Coast Line tracks.
they leave the city are crowded as
long as one can get inside or stand on
Of riding on one OF these overcrowded
cars or waiting in Richmond till the
rush Is over, or taking an extra"
When the extra" reaches the Atlantic
Coast Line tracks he has TO get OFF.
rain or shine, where there is no shell
ter or protection except inside saloon
or under its narrow upper porch. Wo-
they must wait outside. Either they
must do that or walk on to the top of
tho hill. an extra distance OF five
Again. the Virginia Railway and
Power Company. has shown It's lack Of
I'll. 10, fn- q
hardness in extending its line. Last
year they did secure authority from
the Board of Supervisors of Chester
field County to extend the line UP Hull
street to Broad Rock Road. Six months
was allowed in which to begin the
work, and one year in which TO finish
it. Our people felt encouraged at this
move. But the Virginia Railway and
Power Company waited till the six
months was nearly up before they be-
gan work. Then the track was com
Dlctcd up to Thirty-hrst Street. about
half way to Broad Rock. AS the year
will soon be up, 1t is very manifest
that they have no intention OF doing
more than finishing the line within the
time prescribed.
Again their lack of consideration is
shown by the fact that the cars do not
run up to Thirty first Street. to which
point the track is completed. The cars
frequently stop mt Twenty sixth street
long enough to go to Thirty-first and
come back, but they don't go, and the
mon and women and children OF Swans.
boro continue to walk. How long?
How long?
suffering people? READER.
Swansboro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
TINE EEEL OF FALL

! There are few things plcasanter than
the crisp fool OF fall in the early au-
tumn days. 1t is In tho air, like the
bouquet OF vino. the aroma of n cigar.
tho rustic or SILK. The sunlight falls
/ with golden slant that makes the
world soft and peaceful without lulling
us into drowsy languor Fall Is
great because II is full of beauty like
spring and summer. vet not too hot to
Keep idlo humans from enjoying its
charms. Thorc is no spring fever. no
| doE days. no bli.zards-just comfort
man enjoys work then. If ever. and
he enjoys loarnS. The feel OF fail is
inspiring without being disturbing.
OF course. the first touch is a bit
chilly The cold plunge of mornings
isn't so inviting as last week: sitting
out on the porch Is Il rather dubious
pleasure; the little experimental fire
III the crate is mighty fine. The blaze
Ia pretty, and the gentle warmth leads
to easy going dreams. If the house
wife has forgotten to lay m extra
quilt across the foot OF the bed. you
VIII regret IL before morning. Yet
this isn't real cold 1t always seems
to us Just the effort of tho body to get
changed to suit the season. You no
tico good many folks arc aillnG n
little. The sun can't swing round and
start back south without mortals no
ticing it.
The best parts OF first fall. though,
are the glorious maps. snuggled under
real biz of covers. and the good old
savory dishes that begin to taste right
again. Everybody Is sleepy Yawns
break up the circle by 10 o'clock.
Breakfast catches everybody late That
last half hour of oblivion that was not
too deep TO be realized by some sixth
sense IS precious thing. Folks are
sleeping not because they are dog tired.
or dread getting up but just because
they want to sleep and like it. That's
something 10 be thankful for. come to
think OF 1t.
We cannot more than mention how
changed the appetite Is. Who wanted
liver and bacon. or wafiles, or baked
beans In August?
Thin breakfast foods and iced drinks
salads and green stuff were enough
We could barely worry along on them
Now for something stout and Anglo
saxon Onions are thinkable Oysters
are waiting. Hot tea. batter bread.
inuflins-thc list is too long. At bottom
the feel OF fall seems to he to feel
sleepy and hungry It's fine time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12

icred ut the hands OF ill-inannered
children who visit them. and who have
lent books 10 borrowers who forget"
TO return them. to contrive some plan
TO give n hint of the inconvenience
thus caused in the least offensive man
ncr possible.
The mother who was brought to
our place by her seven children last
summer has apparently taken the
hint probably from her father, who.
without having the subject broached
volunteered the Information that they
We're the worst children ever. Then he
supposed" with an intcrrogating in
tountion that they were very dis
agreeable on their Sunday visit to our
place.
Borrowers who forget to return
books still have to be reminded, de-
spite the pasted slips intended to keep
alive their memory. ] have just CON
trived plan which should prove more
effective than the slip. on piece Of
cardboard with Ii crayon ] have print
cd III large letters and hung upon the
bookcase this inscription:
The Sphinx says He who lends his
books VIII soon have none himself"
If this does not improve matters
must try 10 learn the Sheldon Idea as
to what Christ would have done
FRANK MONROE BEVERLY
Freezing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
WiIIic's Essay on Microbes.

Microbes is small bugs or animals
which does not exist until they are
dikovcred By some Scientist who
wants TO get his pitcher in the paper
y hundred years ago there wasn't
no microbes. as they had not yet come
INTO style. but now there arc 5,67S,435
Inherent varieties and they are gain
ing AT the rate of about 457 new kinds
every day. Benjamin Franklin and
DaNy Crockett and Daniel Boone would
not have knowed what mikrobe was
II they should OF met one In the street,
and they all lived To a ripe old age
My grandpa used TO drink out'n n
Sourd at the town pump and used to
sleep in the house with the winders
shet and used 10 let the files uso his
bald spot for II skatin rink, and he
never heered OF n mikrobe in his life
Grandpa Is alive yet. and is some
where between 100 and 150 and he
don't wear specks and kin eat any
thing from corn beef and cabbidge to
picked herrin'.
When you git pain in your solar
pleXus the doc says, says he, You have
got mikrobe in your system and
will have to shoot some more microbes
In your system to Kill tho first one.
You see. The microbes 1 will shoot into
you don't like the mike who Is already
there, and they will eat him up"
Then he has to shoot in some more
microbes TO eat up the ones he has
shot in TO eat up the first one and
so IL goes.
My paw says microbes ain't so bad.
after all Every gentleman has a few.
and IL he leaves 'em alone and don't
know they are there they won't bite
HIN like alligator or sting him like
a ladder But it don't pay TO get 'cm
riled up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
tsAlNOIt.

Time viii prove whether William j.
Gaynor was n great Mayor, but ORC
thing IS certain beyond disputc-he was
4. great individual. Politician he was
but no was also n typo OF public SER
want whose like we shall not soon sec
again.
What greater evidence OF the tact
is required than that 10 man can step
into his shoes as 4 formidable indc-
pendent candidate for the mayoralty OF
the greatest of American cities? 9th
ors may come forward and proclaim
themselves the candidates of no party,
hat they cannot bend Gaynor's bow.
whether or not no would have pre-
vailed If he had lived is an entirely
speculative question now Enough IT
is to say that many experienced politi-
& prophets in New York believe that
he possessed excellent chances OF cleo
ton
The world Will soon forget the weak
ness of the man. 1t will rcmcmber his
great intellect and his genius for public
life. Under n brighter star he might
havo been not only the nominee of the
y,
but the chief magistrate of his country
as we'll Far less able men have risen
TO that position If 1t is said against
him that his administration of New
York Was not hat 1t should have been,
let there be this reply, by way of ex-
tenuation: whose ever was? a Keen
and impartial newspaper man of the
iuotrOuOiis declared last wp.l, tbn, ~
Mayor GRynor were given time and OPP
portunity he would solve the most per-
picking problem OF the largest city of
the country--its police question.
Tho letters OF Mayor Gaynor, lately
published. arc illuminating testimony
as to tho heart and soul OF the man.
Few other public men in our history
could have indited such utteranccs rs
these, FOR he owned distinct literary
talent characterized by quaint and re-
markable individualism.
Tho usefulness Of this man had not
come to full flower. He went about his
work Ia tho manner that he conceived
wisest. He had neither too great rever-
ence for the past nor too great fear OF
the future. He moved with sublime
Indifference TO his critics. lie seemed
whom he so often quoted. Eplctetus:
no great thing is created suddenly.
any moro than n bunch OF grapes or q
hg. If YOU tell me you desire fix,
answer you that there must be time
Let 1t first blossom, then Dea: fruit,
then ripen"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
According to Uncle Abner.

The entire police force consisting
OF Constable Ezra Hand. was attracted
TO the rear OF the flour and feed mill
last Friday evening. from which di-
rection heavy hiring continued. AS the
iusilade OF shots continued the rumor
quickly spread that n party OF armed
bandits We're invading the village, and
our residents turned out with pitch
forks and scythes and shotguns The
constable discovered when he was half
way TO the scene OF action that he had
left his star at home. and he had to
go back after it, When the first posse
OF villagers arrived at the spot they
found Elmer Jones trying to start his
motorcycle
The engagement OF Lemuel Hicks
ana Miss iansy ribbitts, the charming
and accomplished daughter of William
Tihbitts. our merchant prince who
Keeps the general store has been bruk
OH sudden. They We're sitting in the
hammock the other night when Mr..
LATE Perkins, who Is a bitter rival of
Mr. Hicks for the hand of the fair
lady, sneakcd up from behind and cut
the rope and they hit the floor with
Il dull and sickcning thud Mr. Hicks
landed on a pint flask of Old Moon
shine. which he had in his hip pocket.
and the contents Of the same spread
around the porch. After seeing the
Ticker Miss Tibbitts called the en-
pagcmcnt off. MIR. Hicks claims that
MIR Perkins put the flask in his pocket
just before cutting the ropes and
while he was buslly engaged other
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
Mr.. Dalton Elected Treasures.

S. i. Dalton was elected treasurer.
TO succeed 5. r.. Ford. who resigned on
account of his moving to Richmond,
ut meeting OF the Woodland Heights
Citizens Association last night in the
store at Thirty-hrst and Semmes Ave
nue.. a committee. consisting OF NJ c.
Mann DIR. James Buchanan and y. u.
Thornton. was appointed to secure trees
ana SEQ that they were planted in front
OF all the lots of the suburb The com
mittce on street improvements. which
comprises y. a. Adkins. S. X. Ford and
NJ. c. Mann,was again requested TO
urge tho city Council to repair that
part of Semmes Avenue In the city
limits just south OF Cowardin Avenue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
BIG CROWD AT REUNION
Confederate Veterans mud Their Friends
Enjoy Gnln Day MT Chcntcrflcld.


With fair skies and cool weather.
Confederate veterans ana their friends
gathered in Chesterfield Courthouse
yesterday for tho annual reunion and
ll-day picnic held under the auspices
cf Woodbridge Camp. Sons OF Veterans.
end Chesterfield Chapter. United Daugh-
ters OF the Coufcdcrncy. The court
green presented AN animated scene as
The crowd--5o0 strong over
the grounds, The old soldiers were
entertained with speechmRhinE and
tvities closing with big dinner.
The Part Virginia Played In Ameri
can History" was the subject on which
Henry G. stuart spoke. Starting with
George Washington. first President OF
The United States who was Il Nirginian
by birth. and closing with President
Woodrow Wilson, n native son, the
speaker showed what an important
factor Virginia was in the development
Ct this country. The veterans were
eulogiZed for their loyalty and bravery
in the War Between the States.
Ben Owen Takes Part.
Ben p. owen introduced Mr.. Stuart
with an appropriate talk. In dis
cussion OF the causes which brought on
the late war, the speaker pointed out
forcibly that slavery was not the real
issue which caused the North and South
~ CIaSn as ii SOOu many SupcruClai
people believe. with Nrginian as
our leader. the breach between the two
PARTS of our country has finally healed
and the Mason and Dixon line is no
more" were Mr.. Stuarts closing words
Immediately after the speaking there
was the presentation of beautiful
silk battle flag. given to the Chester
| field Chapter by Mrs. j. T.. De Ford
formerly Miss Agnes Drewry, who is
charter member Of the chapter Cap
tain w. w. Baker. Of Chesterfield
County, commander Of Woodbridge
Camp. Sons Of Confederate Veto ans.
presided over the exercises. Captain
w. w. La Prade made short but
interesting address, presenting Miss
katherine Carson, custodian of tho
flag. She made brief and appropriate
talk, receiving much applause. Sam.
uel ID. Rogers, commander OF the Vir-
Einia Division. Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, was next introduced by Captain
Baker. and he presented the flag to
Miss Mary b. Hancock, who received
1t with graceful speech Of acceptance
On behalf of the Chesterfield Chapter
At the dinner. which was served by
the Daughters about o'clock in the
afternoon. the savory Brunswick stew
Nearly 100 gallons were consumed by
the hungry veterans. Other eatables
cooked In the old Virginia style were
beautifully dispensed. and no one went
homo hungry. The days festivities
closed about o'clock in the afternoon.
and tho crowd slowly wendell it's way
homeward, the old soldiers declaring it
was the best reunion they had ever
attended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
PcrnonnI md General.

Manchester Chapter. No 53. Order
or the Eastern star, Will hold its reg
ular meeting tonight in Masonic Tenn
Elc, Cowardin Avenue and Hull Streets
= III members are urged to be present, as
important matters will be discussed.
Miss Alice Lancaster, of Rocky Mount.
G., is tho guest of Miss Rena Reams
Miss Tommie Lamar Graham has re-
turned to her home in Abingdon Va,
after an extended visit to her sister,
Mrs. r. II. Richa rdson
James T.. O'Bricn ha sreturned to his
rome In Woodland Heights. after a
weeks visit in Weldon n. C.
A large crowd enjoyed the final CON
cert given by Kessnich's Municipal
l'and last night In Washington Square
number of popular airs were rend-
cred, which were literally applauded
Dat Cole Black Cullud Chile" Otis NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
NOT STEEL Cars. steer. MEN.

AS testimony piles up on the causes
OF railroad wrecks, Il seems clear thai
what we need is not steel cars. but
steel men. The armored car is no
more a preventive of accidents than
its ilimsy wooden brother 1t is mere
~ less likely to splinter and burn az
ter the accident and has a general
tendency to withstand shock 1t should
be used, but II is no panacea
The fact is that science has perfect
ed tho machinery OF transportation
faster than it has perfected tho opera
uves. The best brains Of the time have
gone into producing speed: the same
brains have neglected to safeguard
that speed by placing IT under control
of better men. The public has de-
manded speed. 1t has read that fast
time could be made. 1t has not asked
whether the men to make such time
were plentiful 1t is the human elc-
nent that brings on most wrecks
Take the back -fagman HOW ma
turol it is for him to save walking by
going back with his flag or torpedo
only as far as 1t generally is ncces-
sary. lie doesn't want to hold UP the
whole train while he runs in at the
whistle for over third OF mile. He
takes n chance. So do the other train
men. They have to- They are, more
over, physically unable TO see every
detail Of safety that needs attention
In yesterdays paper, 1t was recorded
that the last report of the Interstate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
Large ENROLMENT In schools.

About 500 children enrolled In tho
Southsidc schools. Powhat1n and Rain
bridge. yesterday morning for the com
ing session. New pupils VIII lie re-
ccived to-day, and the regular session
VIII begin Monday. The county schools
VIII open next Monday with tho cxcep-
ton OF the Oak Grove and Swansboro
schools, which Will not be ready until
september % The wagon service.
which was used last year In carrying
children to and from school, viii be
again In operation this term The de
livery Is n great convenience to pupils
living some distance from school.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
Looking.
When Henry graduated

When Henry graduated
Ills parents proudly said,
Hell land q fat position
And earn our daily bread"
y stipend OF ten thousand
They thought that he would draw,
He Was the smartest student
The home town ever saw
Then Henry started looking
For some job good enough.
OF course he couldn't find 1t.
The bosses were all gruf
They asked most pointed questions,
In harshest tones they'd speak;
The best job that was offered
Paid seven bones per week
The graduation essay
The town will ne'cr forget;
But as to that position
Well, icnry's looking yet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-12
Funeral of MIR. wooldridge.

The funeral of James Wade Wool
bridge. twenty-seven years old. who
died yesterday morning In the Memo
rial Hospital following an operation for
appendicitis will be held this after
noon at 3:30 o'clock from Cowardin
Avenue Christian Church. Mr.. Wool
Eridge made his home at b12 West
Tenth Street. but the body was yes
tcrday taken to the homo of his par
ents, 407 West Twenty-seventh Street.
He is survived by his widow. parents
and several brothers and sisters Mr.
Woodbridge was popular on the South
SIDE and had a number Of friends He
was formerly employed as motorman
on the Hull Street and Forest Hill
lines.