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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-22

o shoe; is 10 hold tho grip with a suff-
"ient but easy pressure. not in an un.
necessarily tight squeeze. The more they
squeeze the more they wobble and the
worse they wobble the less they hit.
] know OF . Young fellow who started
out TO practice shooting; he said he was
gong 10 keep it up until he became SO
good ne could put one bullet in the same
hole on top Of the one before it, IL he
adhered 70 his resolution he probably is
shooting yet. trying TO put two bullets in
the same spot. II is not skill that does
that, it's uck.
You may imagine that with pistol
ciamped III wise and so fixed that il
was absolutely motioness. every shot
tired from it would go into the same hole;
this sounds we'll but il isn't true. That,
OF course. is the way guns are tested for
accuracy sometimes, hut what counts is
the grouping of the shots. Grouping in
This sense means the clustering to-
@ether in small area. The good gun
VIII plant all its shots under these con.
Gitions i'll small area; ii it is not Il
reliable gun some OF the shots Will stray
away from the cluster and the cluster
itself will be spread ont more. The same
thing applies 10 the shooter himself. the
oett"r marksman he is. the nearer to-
sether his shots Will hit and the fewer
will stray away from the group
II Is undoubtedly true that using both
eyes when sighting is easier on the ewes
While a great many shooters used but
one eye in starting in to learn 10 shoot
1t is much better 10 do 80 With both
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-22

lovely blossoms. often but one
beautiful spray.
The trays when arranged
for her meals We're things o.
beauty. The china was mex
pcusive. but charming. Sets
with pink tones, White and
gold. a delicate green, and
pale and yellow for the break
fast tray. There was even
gaudy decoration oi splashy
red flowers with blue leaves.
which the invalid laughingly
explained they used when
wanted TO handsome up a
lamb stew. There was always
4 flower on the tray OF Il bit
OF green 20 give the meal a
festal air,
And those meals. Simple,
perhaps, but SO delicious.
Some OF the recipes pro
cured. but. having been cook
ing for weeks for Il hungry
horde | felt as | read the
amount OF the ingredients
that | had prescription for
bird feed.
There was a delicious celery
soup. made by cooking one
stalk Of celery, which had
been chopped, in two-thirds
cup OF milk in Il double
boiler twenty minutes. then
thickened with one-half la
blespoon OF butter aud three
quarters tablespoon of flour
which had been cooked to-
eether. The mixture was then
cooked one minute. seasoned
with salt and pepper and
served with IA floating island
OF whipped cream.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-22

eyes open. | always use both eyes un-
less am using a telescope sight. Then
! close one eye because the telescope
makes difference in the light which
strikes the eye and with both eyes open
The hight they receive would be unequal
and cause a strain on The optic nerve.
It's interesting to consider the hin
shooting which is commonly stated 10
have been prevalent in the West in the
frontier days. 1t is even now believed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-22

A FTER We had become friendly
~ with tho family across Inc
WAY and bad risiian il,e In
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Originally the tiara. or triple crown.
of the pope was q plain high cap.
much like those In which doges Of
Venice are so often represented In
old pictures II was first introduced
by Pope Nicholas IN $50.
= just when the first coronet was add
ed is a matter OF uncertainty. but tho
second was placed By Pope Boniface
VIII In 1895 and the third By Pope
Urban v about 1898.
II has been held that the three
crowns refer to the holy trinity,
though that evidently could not have
been the original idea. for they would
certainly have not been added one
after the other with an intervening
period IA each case OF many years.
Some authorities contend that they
denote the threefold royalty OF the
bishop OF Rome. one being the symbol
OF the temporal power over tho
Roman states; another the spiritual
exercised over the souls of men. and
the third the authority over all the
kings and potentates of christendom.
Washington Star.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Remarkably beautiful effects are &c
cured by the use OF marble as
means OF transmitting light instead OF
glass This has been accomplished
by new process which has been de.
yised by an engineer Of Hamburg W
Engle He has succeeded In making
plates OF marble no moro than three
miilimeters In thickness and for the
use designated II IL available np &c
20 mllllmeters thick. The suitability
OF marble for this purpose vas real
lied some time ago. but the difficulty
encountered was that OF securing the
marble IN slabs OF sufficient thinnesa
These plates permit OF the passage OF
a greater amount Of light than frosted
glass does. and at the same time I'm
parts TO the rays n much plcasantef
color Most opal glass lmparts 10 the
light an undesirable greenish tinge
while the light which passes through
tie marble has a reddish violet which
Is much pieaaanfer After the marble
has been around down &c the desired
thickness Ii Is subjected 20 an Inner
sion in oil under high pressure. ane
the effects secured IN this manner are
said ths superior TO those OF stained
glass
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
OLD PETER WAS COMMENTED
Nothing Disturbed Serenity Of Base.
ball Umpire Until Little Son
Told Wife of Mistake.

Old Peter was feeling like one big
contented smile as he stood in the
glorious sunshine, arrayed In long
coat Of dazzling whiteness, umpiring
the first match of the season.
Looking up he noticed that the
hands OF the big clock on the pavil-
ion had crept to ten minutes past
twelve. and he realized that he was
getting "peckish."
His right hand felt for the packet
Of sandwiches which his wife had In
sisted-much against his wilton put
ting In his pocket
Salmon and shrimp paste plastered
between slices of a new bread and
butter make a pleasant meal, and old
Peter felt happier than ever.
But on a sudden his brow became
clouded, for, walking calmly out into
the sacred field. came his small son.
Billy. Needless of frowns and warn
ings. Bill walked up to his parent.
Mother says she wants them sand
witches back"
"Back?" roared the indignant um-
pire. I've eaten them half an hour
agol"
Then you must clean your boots
with salmon and shrimp paste tomor-
rowl Mother put the polish in your
sandwichesl"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

That service and self-sacrifice are
the gems of life, and that these vir-
tues should be practised by the edu-
Gated members of the colored race
who are struggling to uplift their peo-
pie, was the sentiment expressed by
Henry Lincoln Johnson. the retiring
recorder of deeds, before large
audience of members of the Christian
Endeavor Societies of southwest
Washington, at st. Paurs A. NJ. E.
church.
For myself. said Johnson, i
would not care to live In any com
pleted community where there were
no unfortunate ones to help, no evil
to combat, no suffering or distress to
relieve. no lowly ones to lift up, no
inspiration for service-in short, nc
real work to be done.
THE Christian Endeavor," he said
In referring to the work OF the so.
cieties, deserves to be commended
for the good work it has accomplished
for racial and human uplift, and espe-
cially will 1t find among the 100000
colored Inhabitants OF Washington a
large field and ample opportunity for
useful service"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
HIT SOME ONE MIGHTY HARD
Originator Of Most Of Settlements
Gossip 10 Not DIsmayed BY Min
Ister's seathino Remarks.

The minister Of large parish who
had for some time been such troubled
by the scandalous gossip that seemed
to be occupying the minds OF portion
of his flock. after exercising great
amount of tact and perseverance, Rt
last succeeded in running to earth the
originator of most of the settlements
society Islander.
The guilty one was regular at
tendant at the schoolhouse services,
and the minister knew that should he
take him to task personally and indi-
vidually, he would inevitably lose a
sheep, albeit black one, so he de-
cided to sermonize him.
Accordingly, special discourse was
prepared, and the following Sunday
afternoon literally hurled at the Of
Tending member as he sat on desk
In the corner of the sehoolroem.
Everybody present appeared fully
to appreciate the situation, and at the
close of the service departed quietly
and thoughtfully for home.
All except the black sheep, who re-
marked to the minister:
THAT wer' fine sermon, ser; III
bet that hit some OF 'em pretty hard"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
GOOD CHANGE.
Coffee to Postum.

The large army OF persons who
have found relief from many chronic
ailments by changing from coffee TO
Postum as a daily beverage, Is grow
ing each day.
II is only simple question Of try
ing 1t for oneself Ia order TO know
the Joy OF returning health as realized
BY an Ills. young lady. She writes:
Il had been coffee drInker nearly
all my life and IL affected my stomach
caused insomnia and was seldom
without headache. / had heard
about Postum and how beneficial II
was. so concluded to quit coffee and
try It.
Il was delighted with the change.
/ can now sleep wen and seldom ever
have headache. My stomach has got
ten strong and can eat without sui
fering afterwards. think my whole
system greatly benefited by Postum.
MY brother also suffered from
stomach trouble while he drank cof-
fee. but now. since using Postum. he
feels SO much better he would not go
back to coffee for anything"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read Tho Road TO
MELVILLE" In pkgs.
Postum comes ia two forms:
Regular postum--must be well
boiled-l5o and Csc packages.
instant postumis a soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissoives quickly
in cup OF hot water and, with
cream and sugar. makes delicious
beverage instantIy--30c and SOC tins
The cost per cup OF both kinda IL
about the same.
There's . Reasoh' for Postum.
sold By 0rocsrA
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Paul Laurence Dunbar day was cele-
brated by pupils OF the @. X. Giddings
school at Washington on the last day
of the session. The anniversary OF
Dunbar's birth falls on June n, but as
school closed before that date II was
decided TO celebrate II on the day
named. Exercises were also held re-
Gently by the school in memory OF
Samuel Coleridge Taylor. At this time
Mrs. Andrew f. Hillyer made an adj
dress and Miss Louise Howard sang
folk songs from his works.
The birth and early childhood OF
Dunbar was the subject of an address
by Miss NJ A. ID. Madre. delivered In
connection with the Dunbar day exer-
cises. Miss l.. A. Smith told of his
start in life. REGULATIONS were given
by Misses e. ]. Jones. Florence Scott
and v. e. Edelin,. Miss l. b. clarkson
also took part.
Pupils participating we're Marcellena
Underwood. Beulah oyerton, Theresa
Butler, Margaret Cole, Manuel Cole,
Dorothy Sinkfield, Francis Brown.
Thomas Belt, Antoinette Bitchel, Flor
ence Washington and Beulah May
Green.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
HARD TO TRACE IDEA
Here Is Told How It Is Possible
for One to Travel.
Many May Claim II as Theirs, Hul
Bold Indeed Is He Who VIII
Proclaim Himself as tho
Originator.

! am largely a solitary. and, having
a sufficient income. employ my time
by sitting In my studio and collecting
thoughts. One evening literary
friend dropped In. Perceiving after
a time that he appeared to be en-
harrassed. asked what the difficulty
was.
I have request to prefer" he said.
I shall be happy to do what | can
for you"
Upon my last visit you entertained
me With an idea. Would 1t be posi-
Bile for me to borrow that idea from
you! | promise to return Il.
In a whisper he described what II
was. controlled myself as listened.
Alasl He thought 1t was mine-but
| myself had borrowed II. I deter
mined, however. from pure vanity. not
TO inform him OF this fact
Certainly" replied. Z shall be
most happy 10 let You have my idea.
Keep II as long as you like"
lie departed with Il ioyfuIly. and
the next evening another friend
dropped in. As saw him, became
astonlshed. II was long since he had
. favored me with a visit, and recog-
nized him as the one from whom had
borrowed the idea had loaned. Smil-
Ing. he took his seat
BY the way" be began. I hope you
viii excuse me. but some time ago
you borrowed an idea OF mine. and IL
l could have II back"
Certainly. / viii SEQ that II IL put
IN order and returned TO you al once.
Thank you for reminding me-" This
! said with outward ease. but inward
~ was greatly troubled.
Ny second friend laughed at my
manner
Confess" he said abruptly. that
you have not that Idea now In your
possession. know this because am
a day late"
What do you meant" asked
starnly.
4 Was 10 have come last night. In
deed. | did come as far "a the en-.
trance to this studio. There met =
friend OF yours. coming out"
And what happenedT' I asked. fe-
verishly.
Il perceived" he replied. that he
had my idea with himr-under his arm.
You have borrowed that shouted.
from the man whom you have just
visited. II Is minel You must give II
10 me-
And what did he replY7s'
lie drew himself up hanghtiiy and
said: What nonsense' This In my
owa original idea While We were
disputlng together. a third man came
Up. and before we knew II he had
grabbed the idea and made way with
IL"
! leaned forward anxionsly. | WAS
fond OF that idea. and to have Il stol-
en- was a calamity; for. alan. | had
no other.
Who was hef" I asked. DO you
know this thief who stole It."
And my second friend smiled back:
Certainly. lie was the one from
whom borrowed 1t originally. LIP
psncotts.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
panaer In the Dance.

Brown attended party one night.
but being quite heavy and rather
awkward, he was unfortunate In find.
ing most OF the dance cards filled.
Consequently his evening was largely
spent sitting amidst the papier-mache
palms watching the other dancers.
"Oh. Mr.. Brown" cried sweet
young thing. What in the world are
you doing sitting here? Why aren't
you dancing?"
mo fault OF mine. Miss Smith"
volubly fibbed Brown. You must
blame the doctor"
"Blame the doctor!" returned the
sweet young thing. Il don't under
stand"
II am drinking cream for my health.
Miss Smith" explained Brown. land
he ia afraid might tango II Into but.
ter"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
Effective Substitute,

Tourist-You have an unusually
large acreage of corn under cultiya-
ton; don't the crows annoy you a
great deal?
Farmer--Oh, not to any extent
Tourist-That's peculiar, consider
ing you have no scarecrows.
Farmer-Oh, well, you see. I'm out
here good part of the time myself.
New York Mail.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
Extravaaant conaueror.

Likely, vat is dot book you're
readin'?" asked keys father
"Aboudt Chulius Caesar, fader."
"Und vot business vas he inf'
He was soljer and ven he Won
a battle he writed home. svedi, vedi.
vici.'"
II bet he vent bankrupt-such ex-
travagance, Wy he could send seven
more words for kyarter. Living
ston Lanes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

SAM"
Yes, boss"
81 read in the paper today that an
electric burglar alarm has been adapt
ed for the chicken coop. What do
you think OF that?"
Why, / sees in dat. boss, blow at
de liberties of de people!"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

''Iconoclast" declares, emphatically,
that in the United States the negro
receives Just treatment, and that he
has similar opportunities for advance.
ment as the white man of the same
financial status.
These statements | deny with equal
emphasis, says a writer in Chicago
paper.
| have been in every state in the
Union, as well as in many foreign
countries, and / have yet to see a
place in English speaking America,
with the exception of the British West
Indies and British Guiana, where even
the respectable negro is treated, not
as g colored human being. but as a
human being. There is great differ
ence in the distinction.
Even in these excepted places, as
well as In the remainder of the new
world, the genuine or nearly genuine
negro suffers many disabilities.
To the uninitiated the negro in the
North receives apparently fair play.
There is the appearance of his be
ing able to come and 20 at volition,
but such is not the case, and there are
many restrictions.
Iconoclast,' II | rightly Judge. can
base his opinion only on a one sided
experience of the matter. To get
some idea of the other side | would
advise him 70 color up himself
just little will do-and 90 forth to
prove his assertions. He need not go
south. but can remain right here In
Chicago, where the negro is treated
better than anywhere else north of the
Rio Grande.
Surprising him to be a paragon of
refinement and culture, let him try
to get employment other than mental,
or TO get a good seat in theater. or
to find first class restaurant where
he is not frowned upon. In at least
one loop restaurant / know he will
see a sign on the door telling him
we cater to white people only"
was once assaulted in a New York
lunchroom for no other reason than
the color of my skin. | went In and
ordered in the politest possible man
ner a meal.
s II is true that the negro is indebted,
directly or indirectly. for his all to the
white man, but has he not overearned
1t by the unrequited toll of centuries?
Is not the same or even more done
for the newly arrived foreigner. who
had absolutely no hand in the coun-
try's development?
There is a great difference between
the opportunity OF the poorer white
man and that OF the negro. The for
mer, If he has health and the will
to succeed, can aspire and hope event
ually to reach any position. In no
other country in the world has he
such opportunities. Lincoln, Car
negie. Rockefeller and many others
sprang from this class. and the
chances are better today, because this
great republic is now at the zenith of
its power.
The negro is susceptible to aes-
thetic refinement. or TO its direct OPP
posite. and he is today in all parts of
the world just what his environment
makes him.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Belle-Has he proposed yet?
Beulah--Not yet.
What's the matter with him?'
II don't know; he just sits and
watches me-
"Oh, guess he believes in the pol
icy OF watchful waiting, probably"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

she-Tell me of your early strag.
glea.
He-There'a not much 10 tell The
harder ! struggled. the more the old
man laid II on.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Patience-This paper says that, ac-
cording to scientists. not single mi
crobe exists in mountain air above the
height OF 1000 feet.
Patrice-Good! Now I'll look up
some mountain summer resort where
girl can kiss without any danger.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
Obi

where is your corset department.
asked the man. consulting his wrist
watch. as he entered the department
store
FOR your wife. supposer' suggest.
ed the fieorwalker.
excuse me, sir; have no wife"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
Appropriate Action.

Shoestore Proprietor so Miss
Jones on that last trip did not Sc
iect for Us dancing slipper Of prop
er style?
Manager-No, sir. In selecting the
slipper she did. she put her foot
In IT,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
Hopeless.

'Ts there any public man who really
meets with your full approval?" asked
the weary listener.
NO" replied Mr. Growcher; years
ago gave up trying to decide which
man / liked most. went ahead and
voted for the one who displeased me
least"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
Disguised.

john see that New York police
man is charged with mendacity.
Jlm-That's the way with those
high-brow officials. Always trumping
up something new and farfetched.
Why don't they get after the liars an
grafters ?"-CIeveland Plain Dealer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

No LONGER Plain.

"Of course you can depend on the
wisdom OF the plain people?"
Il used to feel that way" replied
the member Of congress. But after
looking over the clothes and the dane
ing can't help fearing that the peo-
pie out home are getting rather
fancy"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
An Innocent Victim.

This food problem Is something aw-
full" exclaimed the querulous man.
still harping on the high cost OF
living?"
No. My wife has decided TO re-
duce her weight. wouldn't care what
food cost IL she would only consent to
buy It."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

The first electric plant within tho
Arctic circle viii be erected ~ a mia
sion at Point Hope. Alaska. the power
being supplied By windmill
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
The Proper Procedure.

Il asked the doctor the other day
why an operation could be such
success when the patient died?"
What did he say?"
He gave me look OF scorn and
said: Let's bury the subject"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Are you socialist" Z am"
What do you understand By social
ism1" 4 hayen't got as far along as
the understanding part picked 30.
cialIsm because don't like any OF the
regular brands OF politics"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
comea Handy.

Redd-They say he was quite q
hurdle-racer in his college days.
Greene-But what good does that
do him now?
"A lot OF good. Why. he says they're
nearly always housekeeping at his
home"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Patience--For keeping a woman,s
hands warm In a muir there has been
invented nickel cylinder which will
retain the heat for several hours.
Pafrice What's the nattsrg Think
u the Wise men have gone out Of
towpf
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Mr.. Acker-Thats right; calculat-
ing how much you have spent on your
spring outfit, are your
Mrs Acker (calmly)-I am making
up my appropriation for summer
dresses and hats.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
only FIrat Danger sIanaI.

After having eaten two dishes OF
pudding. Fred asked for third dish.
"Why. Fred said his mother, don't
you think you have had enough
.'No, guess not" was the replys
.My stomach only aches a little hit.s
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Mrs. Bacon-So you and your hus-
band went to the musicale?
Mrs. Egbert-Oh. yes
Did you enjoy it?"
We'll. / didn't. but my husband
seemed to; you know he can't hear
hardly a thing"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Chinchillas, valuable fnrbearing an
imals, which inhabit high mountains
in Chile. have been imported into Eng
land for breeding experiments on a
farm.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

1t takes a woman two hours longer
TO wash the front windows than it does
10 wash the back windows.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

Greenbaum-I got a terrible bad
coldt
Greenburg-Vhy don't you take
something for It?
0reenbaum-How much viii you gif
me?
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

1t has been estimated that during
the present year 1,248,000 factory
hands in Russia have already partici-
pated in strikes. in addition to 2l5,000
others who are employed in establish
ments not under the factory act
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

a woman is always afraid Of mice
II she is wearing silk stockings and
there il a man around
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

The oldfashioned man who used to
deal in good green's now has a son
who deals in green goods.