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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
THE GHOST OF HOPE.

Probably the most eagerly devoured
news III the papers in the past weeks
has not been the Mexican revolution,
or the Scott tragedy or tile Balkan
War. or even the political prospects Of
the new administration. The real news
|" millions of people has been the
probable value Of the cure for tuber-
culosis announced by DR. Friedmann
Victims. loved ones, physicians and
philanthropists have waited eagerly
Tor the sure results they hunger for in
the heart. They have pursued this
frail chance with trembling eagerness
~ banker has offered 81. oO0. 600 for tho
proof that the cure is n success. Ills
charity. as ever. begins in bitter per
sonai knowledge. His son has been a
victim Of the White Death.
Ihe best news that could ever be
published in the papers would be that
II certain cure for cancer and tuber
culosis and certain specific diseases had
been discovered The rejoicing in hur-
dened hearts would sound like a paean
over the entire world. Yet thus far
We have followed the ghost of homo
Dr. Friedman has been discounted by
an apparent desire to make a fortune
out OF his discovcry--if he has one
The weary sufferers are again falling
back on grim lighting, or black dosn,i,
The heart is sick with the long de-
ierreu nope. 1t will cast up blacI,
account against this herald OF health
should lie prove charlatan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Yer Adest.


Yer hdcst. Yer lam canorum:
ouci my harp. % ISRAELI,
Let me sing ~ song forever
81 maiden fairr-Estclle
" hen the fairies added music
TO TO the brooklets of the dell.
Ihey withkcBt their softcst Iau,ht.,.
for my lips, so sweet. EsteIic.
iid nsn NE me lngels. with their ccnsers
LL,Bht the starry vault. how we'll
Iney Destow rarer radiance
oh !hine eyes, so pure, Estellc.
When aurora paints the. dawning,
ana the rose-tints brighter swell
She withdraws the purest biushcs
ror my cheeks so fair. Esteiie.
w w men mat sculptor famed. OF Melos
H " irougnt me godly dcmoiselle
For ne knew thee not. EstelIe.
Never may hope 10 tell,
Ruti1ihH smile makes earth n heaven,
Ana my lrown-makes heaven hejl.
III. c. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
According to Uncle Abncr


The only person who ever bod nc
Weiru an imagination as III. Rider IIag-
gar" rs the one who named the Pull
man ears
Inc magazines apparently amt roin,
TO ne satisfied until they have cycr,.
woman in this country maxim, comm,
ahtique furniture out of SOAP boxes
ana also arts ana crafts cookin' uten-
sis out of tomato cans.
me postmaster has issued orders
that the patrons must not crack hick
Org nuts on the floor of the postnn,co
this winter on account OF the stock of
dynamite he is going to carry
cali walked into the post -oficc
uurihE the absence Of the postmaster
the other day and chewed up a lot Of
Iraall thai had come by parcel post.
The postmaster is holding the cnIf
until he gets orders from the govern .
inent "
Discarded electric light globes are
valuable, The air in them can he
saved up and used for the imitation OF
automobile tires
There are believed to be no less
than 400 oldest odd Fellows in this
country.
Nineteen personal body servants OF
inc late George Washington died in
virginia III one week recently.
Patience will accomplish wonders i'm
me training Of dumb beasts There is
a farmer in Indiana who has four
hoopsnakes trained TO act as rubber
tires on his buggy
Flre OF unknown origin started i'm
Uncle Ezra liarkins's whiskers last
Saturday afternoon. and the north side
or them was almost entirely consumed
before the Wide Awake Hose COMPANY
got on the job. Uncle Ezra is very
bitter III his criticism OF the fire de-
partment for its laegardly way of at
tending to business. There was no
insurance.
The Indians We're beaten out of their
eEeteeth in the land deals Soon the
only way an Indian will be able to
make an honest living will be by pos
ing IN front of a cigar store. with "A
bunch OF wooden cheroots in his
hand.
The fellers who spend most OF their
time worryin' about the weather don't
i've in no broWnstonc fronts or ride
around in 10 oatinobiles
II takes purity smart Teller to wear
n red necktie and make people believe
he is much Of a business man.
Outside OF gcttin' your name spelled
wrong IN the newspaper after you have
given s1.0OO.0O0 TO an orphan asylum,
the most aggravatin' thing ] know of
is TO get up swell feed and find that
your guest is a vegetarian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
OF candidates on merit without per-
sonal consideration.
A L1rrLE ACORN LlnnAnY-.

LITTLE ACOAN LIBRARY.
II II is impossible to have a big oak
library I'm Richmond we suggest that
1t is high time to plant the little
acorn one from which the great tree
may some day grow. The people OF
Richmond, including their represen
tatives. are not awake TO the necessity
for library because they do not APP
preciate exactly what library may
mean. Naturally, then, they are averse
to expanding some 100000 on the OK
pertinent. Yet they would probably be
| quite willing to appropriate a small
sum annually for tho support of what
might be called a model free library
Il library that will educate the people
! to the point OF demanding something
more We suggest therefore that the
various agencies working toward a
public library concentrate their atten-
ton on this small. yet Immediate and
feasible. undertaking of securing n CEN
trnlly located working public library.
Too much emphasis has been put
upon tho formal sholl OF the library
and not upon the essential spirit 1t
is not hugo building. or Il vast num-
is fow good books. made efficient in
the hearts and minds of the people I'M
der the fostering guidance Of n train
ed librarian y library is not a spec
tacular thing; it is no show place; it
does not have 10 be advertised Citizens
visit 4 library not as n stunt but
drawn by the deadly earnest desire for
knowledge. Men and women and chill
drcn use a library not MS n luxury, but
as n source OF information, beauty. in
creased ability to earn a living.
Once the real spirit of a library pene-
trates Richmond the question will no
longer be: Shall we keep it alive? but
how can we enlarge ii fast enough to
meet the peoples demands?
The books and a method of finding
where they are and what they contain
that is the library. 1T really doesn't
need g house at all, save TO keep the
books in, and to furnish room for
readers. In st. Louis one branch OF
the public library Is in department
store. The shopper can leave n card
and a list of books at the desk when
she OeBlns nuDt1nS bargains, ana the
books will be waiting her by the time
she finishes. ~ public library means
free books for the people. That is ALL
and that in Il democracy is everything,
If n small library now open could be
taken over by the city and enough
books added to make 10000. u trained
librarian secured at n good salary (and
without hirl there can be 10 libra-y)
a house rented where the books could
be stored Il childrcn's department and
a reading room opened, and the issuing
and cataloguinG divisions housed, ana
the whole plant he put in control of II
board composed of interested citizens
and the city authorities-then we
would have Il library. The annual eX-
pcnditure of $4,000 would achieve this
end.
TO atart this small model is all that
is necessary. The children will learn
10 use IT.; workingmen Will learn that
here is recreation and knowledge free;
students viii come seeking books:
teachers will supplement their studies:
and 50 in a year the acorn will take
root and grow up irrcsistibly into the
oak
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

ON election day the writer and MIR.
Joe Dempsey made arrangements for
fox hunt the following morning NJ.
Dempsey came down as arranged.
though a little late. After much trail
ing and beating the brush we sue
ceeded In getting up Il large gray about
2:30 u. NJ
After an exciting chase OF one hour
ana forty minutes, we captured his ma =
jesty on Mr.. Ililldrup's farm VIII
Burke secured the brush. seeing Dan
and Lii when they overlook him.
our pack was joined by those Of
VIII Burke. Bin Pritchctt, Jim owen.
Dabney Taliaferro and Visor Young,
All OF these gentlemen have fine dogs.
doing honest running, and sticking to
the trail-Alrich correspondent. Fred
crlck shmrg JOnrnal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Not nix Important M n secnx.

Every man talks in an Important
way about his mail. He has to go often
for his mail. hates 10 go away bccaus,
1t Is a bill or two and circulars advcrtis.
ing mining scheme. II he chances To be
az nome when he opens it, hush
mother Will tell the children, don.
disturb father while he's reading his
mail. "-Northumbcrland Echo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
The Supreme wincsa,.

y citizen Of Prince Edward. now
taking in the delights OF winter life
in Florida, the land OF fruit and flow
crS writes that he wouldn'; XIV. me
Southside Virginia wincsap for all the
orange groves Of the Southern sister.
And told him So before he went
there. The win,,;.p in PERFECTION is
upremc--i'armvillc corr pondcnt
.Iarles Il Ter ,,lnrion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Voice Of the People
Shall the Monument Places BE Invaded
III Strna4 f.-.s " "

by street Cars.
To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch
Slit is reported that ono OF the
street car companies has applied TO the
city authorities for a franchise to run
us tracks. lines and poles along Lom-
Dardy street from Broad, across Stuart
.ircie TO Park Avenue and up Stuart
=, Every one Will be willing to concede
that no city can continue TO grow in
territory and population without ade-
Guatc transportation facilities.
Rut these monument places OF Rich
mond are the pride and glory Of the
city and OF the entire South and The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

tfhe Soul to the Bodv.)
Deep IN the grading ground
Sleep soft. dcar onoi IT.
Against my tender breast.
ihou mast been lulled TO rest
al set Of sun.
Thou wilt not miss me now.
Behinu that still, white brow
There drifts no CLEAN
~ ~ "nlcii one watcheth nigh,
M, Inc fost'ring earth or /.
Ihou hast no dream.
Smiling. loose my hold:
ihOu nesilest safe from cold
In her fond care:
little whilc-good- night,
Mhen comes the morning light.
III wake thee there.
MABEL Laird GOODE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
A Sfen Downward.

The Richmond Times Dispatch pre-
sented some rather startling pictures
last sunday of the new dancc--"The
One Step'-which incline us to think
it might properly be designated as the
first step--in odesty.-Hamilton
EnterDriSe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

1t is to be hoped when the Senate
gets through investigating how hand
full of men got all the money it will
begin Investigating how II Is that the
majority of us never have any.-Val
ley Nirginian.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

Richmond is an optimistic old town.
II now seems pleased that everybody
M there has the measles Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Personal.

Mrs. r. G.-fou ask us what to name
the baby. oh. it doesn't make mnrh
difference We know a dock wallopcr
over at Aluslsegon by the name of per-
ciVal and poet by the name of Bush
rod. IT may be we'll to strike n happv
medium and name him John. Then
ne VIII nj In anywhere Give him a
fancy middle name like Cuthbert or
Algernon. so he can use II In case he
makes good and goes into society IL
Cuthbert Jones sounds better than
Hank Jones, and II. Algernon Withnr
spoon looks mighty nice on an en-
graved calling card.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

mere ~ strong hint OF dollar un-
diplomacy in the Mexican trouble.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
OLD rolks' Remedy for nIea.ie,

>, Ola E3iks' Kennedy for Measles.
10 me iIiitor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sill nave read upon several oc-
casions That the measles arc very
prevalent IN Richmond. and I often
Wonuer III me physicians of this city
superb and infallible old Fashioned
remedy Known as sheep mamie tea"
Richmond ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

The Sufragist Pilgrims must he more
''''h human women or they would not
'e' some Of thcsc pictures get out
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

nc 'Hs"c IN The railroad strike
seems to be how to arbitralc on arbi-
tration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

VIII they have a traffic cop at the
Automobile SHOW?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

rh" Sundays Of late certainly ought
10 make people glad they are alive.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

some folks think that taxation. even
win representation. is tyranny.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

IT Icddy would drop thr moose from
nus party I've might be elected Presi
dent of McXico
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

Somebody got the Ground Hogs
goat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

Every day is Fourth Of July in
Mexico.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

There is rumor abroad that there
amt goin to be no Cabinet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

Seems like tn folks that have thu
least use fer knowledge have tn most
guess Upton bud liz purity hard T.
live with. He blurts out jlst What lie
thinks at tn breakfast table. let tn
corn flakes fall where they may.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Onthe Spur of theMoment
By Roy K. Moulton
,The Eusax Mann.


VI All the bores that roam the earth
mr. We Try to dodge whene'er we can.
Inc champion of the entire breed 3
~, mat tireless pest, the fussy man I;
iio sHipi! dotes on housewort and he
Is so tidy anu so neat,
spock of dust upon the wall makes
misery for him completes.
'ie never falls to get out every morn
ing at the break of dawn
armed with a broom, with which he
sweeps the dust and dirt OF from
his lawn.
~ cooweb makes him shudder and a
misplaced chair just drives him
mad,
lie never swears or smokes or chews,
pays cards or does u thing that's
lie picks out all OF his wifc's gowns
and tells her how to have them
made,
ana lie is most particular about the
cut and fit and shade
lie loves to fuss around with plants
ana is an expert In point lace,
a raVciing upon his coat Is nothing
:, short OF a disgrace.
re dotes on Mr.. Edward Box and Mar
garet SangSter and that Ilk
Anu ne can tell Just by the feel the
shoddy from the best of silk.
ne hangs around the kitchen and he
passes out expert advice
Oh now TO cook and how TO serve and
now to do the things up nice.
lie writes small and perfect hand.
Spcncerian in every way
immaculate IN his attire. he wears a
new shirt every DAY
ms Manicuring is immense; he spends
I; lot of time at that
Wheh he goes out he spends n half an
hour III trying OH his hat
w 'ii'C,ones ever get TO him. he knows
their little ways by heart
ne Is sanitary hcnd, and germs with
MN can have 40 part.
lrot out your freaks and line 'cm m
ana try to show us il YOU can
one VINO has got II thing upon that
ureless pest. the fussy man.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

IN the numerous letters that I re- \ ceive daily there are two questions that are asked me more often than others. They are these: ''Is it hard to make a draped sbirt?" and Docs draped skirt hang well?" So to those of you who have written me thus and to those of you who in fear and tremb- ling attempt the making of a draped skirt l am going to explain how to make one in this lesson. I'll allay your fears at the beginning. A draped skirt is easy to make and hangs per fectly when you have a good pattern, follow the directions closely and do your work well.
 Now we'll make one.
 Although skirts are sold by waist measurements, when ordering or buying a pattern 1t is best to give the hip measurement also. Should your hips be a little out of proportion in accurate measurment to your waist size-say they are a trif1e large-it is best to get a pattern that fits your hips perfectly, for it is a simple matter to take in the pattern to your waist size. Whereas if you should just give your waist measurement and your hips are large in proportion, of course you would have to alter the pattern over the hips, to the lower edge of the sllirt-a much more difficult task. So don't forget to give both the waist and the hip measurements for all skirt patterns.
 This skirt in medium size requires four and onc-half yards of twenty seven or thirty-six inch width material or two and three-fourths yards, forty four inches wide, The skirt measures enc yard and fourteen inches at the lower edge.
 There is just one piece in this skirt half the skirt, you know.
 To prepare the material for cutting the skirt, fold it lengthwise. Lay the pattern on the material with the edge marked by triple crosses (which Is the center of the back on the fold. Forty-four inch material has been used in illustrating the skirt here. Diagram No. shows how the pattern is laid on the material. The straight line extending from the top of the skirt to the lower edge indicates where the seam occurs in sewing the widths together. Cut the material straight across the top of the pattern. Then cut the lower edge. allowing three-eighths of an inch for a facing seam. Turn back the pattern, lay the lengthwise fold of the remaining material on the selvage edge of the first
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
FOR THE HOME NEEDLE WOMAN
 EARLY SUGGESTIONS FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS

D ESIGN for embroidering the ends of guest towel, fifteen A inches in width.
 Scallops for two ends and flower design for one end are gwen.
 The scalloped edges are to be padded and buttonholed. The flowers and leaves can be worked either solidly or as eyelets. The stems are to be out lined.
 To pad the scallops work chain stitch between the lines, neav1er at the center and lighter at the points; or cut a skein of thread and apply two or more strands over the center of the stamped pat tern, keeping within the lines, tack here and there in couchins style, gath ering the threads closely at each point of the scallops, then buttonhole closely over the foundation. Make solid em- broidery by first alarming backward and forward over the stamped figure and then cover closely with over and over stitches. working in the opposite
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

sufficient to teach our young people to handle the lampohade or minaret tunic with good effect.
 Little by little, draperies are being dropped too. Some of the newest models show folds on a line with the knees instead of simply widening the hips. Altogether models are graceful. Nothing that is stiff or heavy is fash ionable; consequently, every matelial can be draped with 6tace. The new moire velours and the new velvet5 are really marvels of the manufacturer art. They give all the effect of rich ness and quality found in the heavier goods yet they are absolutely simple and light of weight. We are wearing a great deal of chiffon velvet hut tlat always has been thin and light What is referred to now is the velvet of plain pile of scarcely more weight than the chiffon sort A very lovely gown seen recently is made of the moire velours in a sort of tea color with skirt showing a drapery of the peg top order but reaching well below the knees while the bodice combines deep girdle of the moire with tulle of matching color arranged over white making the upper portion. Every where the costume idea is apparent. Skirts and bcdices are made one for the other even in many of the tailored suits but the thinnest, lightest ma terials are used in combination and, while one gets the gown impression. there Is no over warmth or overweight in the greater number of examples, although, now and then, one sees a gown all of broadcloth and velvet or showing some other combination equally suggestive of warmth.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

Turn the front edges under on small pertorations for hems. Form three backWard-turning plaits at each side ot the front and three forward-turnine plaIts at each side of the back, by folding the material on the line of single perforations and tapping to double perforations. See Diagram No. ?. Take up the dart on each hip by bringing corresponding lines of perfora- tons together. Lap the right side oi the skirt over the left with the large perforations meeting.
 For the high waistline arrange the edge over webbing one and one-half inches wide. For the normal waist line cut the skirt off three-eighths of an inch above the line of perforations near the upper edge.
 Lay the belt pattern on the cross wise fold of the material with the three crosses on the fold. Join the belt to the skirt, center backs together; the large perforations on the belt reach to the center front. Close the skirt with buttons and buttonholes for the entire length or attach to the desired depth and finish for the opening above.
 Should you make the skirt of nar- rower-Width materials be sure to arrange your seams so that they will come on the sides. By that l mean that the fold of any width material should come in the center back.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04

piece. Pin or baste the two together in position, allowing three-eighths of an inch for the seams. Now turn the pattern back again and pin it smoothly over the material. Your skirt is now ready to be cut.
 Dot the perforations with chalk, pencil or threaded knots. Cut out the skirt. Perforations are given for the curved front edges if you prefer them. Allow three-eighths inch for seams on front and for facing edge. After you have cut your skirt, lay it on the lengthwise fold of your remaining material and cut the facing for the lower edge, following the line of the skirt accurately. Make the facing three and three-fourth inches wide, which allows for seam and turning in.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-04
F A s HON F OR E c A 5 T IN FEMININE A P P A R E L

of ignorance. Good designers, those who look upon their work as an art, are making beautiful things.
 A great deal of brocade will be worn throughout the winter. Every one should know that, for such material to appear at its best, 1t must be treated simply. An exquisite creation seen today is of velvet brocade in won derful shade of blue and it Is treated with such extreme reserve in the matter of trimming that 1t makes an excellent example. The skirt Is plain and in round length, narrow as a matter of course but not extreme, and it falls in beautiful folds to the floor. There Is a short tunic that is round at the front but slightly draped at the back and the edges of this tunic are finished with rhinestone banding. The bodice Is in kimono style, forming a deep V at front and back, while within it is a dainty draped chemisette of white tulle. The girdle is of the same velvet draped to form a deep point at the front and a wide straight band at the back. Its folds are held by rhine stone buttons and there is an edge of black fur finishing the neck and sleeve edges.
 For the most part, the short tunics are finished with some little trimming that holds them cut slightly. Wires are used now and then for the dancing frocks of the younger contingent and in some such ways but the tunic that is unwired is found in the greater numbers. The lampshade effect, while quaint and picturesque on exhibition, is seldom successful when worn. Tn the old. days of the hoop skirt, it was said that an important part of a lady's training was in learning to enter her carriage with grace, tilting her skirt without awkwardness or exposure. Thus far, there has not been training