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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

was 1896; this session 1t is about
10000
Within the last three years the In
crease I'm enrolment has been moro
than Gl.uoO--as much indeed. as tho i'm
crease OF the preceding nineteen years.
Division supcrintcndents during tho
session OF l@li-l5 paid 1880 visits TO
schools as compared with io,lll during
the session OF 1891
New courses of study--the work OF
nearly "A hundred leading educators
have been prepared FOR the elementary
and high schools.
The study Of domestic science. agri-
culture and the manual arts Will ha
especially encouraged and fostcrcd
\ plan for the Standardization OF ono
and two-room rural schools has been
devised
"But.' continued Superintendent
Stcarncs, although school revenues
increase s3G5.43 estate, sl73.o2@.:5.
and county. slo1.50S SO, the increase
was not commensurate with the cnor-
nous gains in school enrolment. More
funds. therefore, arc sadly needed II
proper educational facilities arc To he
furnished all OF the children who knock
at the doors Of Virgina's schoolhOuscs.
Since local lcvics have almost reached
their limit. the state must come to tho
rescue The Legislature VIII bc asked
to increase the school funds Si,5oo.Ooo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
On the Owl Chr.

why do they keep you on this all-nght rum
Cap. as long as you've been with the company"
tho Nightworker asked the Owl Motorman
lhcY don't Keep me on" he replied: they're
always offering me day run. But I don't want
one: TOO many ladies ride in the daytime and
one lady will give me and the conductor more
trouble than ten men. | tell 'em the hours
suit me better" why don't you tell 'cm the
real reason inquired the Nightworker cause
somebody might tell my wife" grinncd the
Motorman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
"I'hIs One Thing Do"

It is sad to see France so changed.
But France is not sad. France sur
fers, but its spirit docs not quail.
France bleeds, but its courage mounts
only the higher.
France has but one mind expressed
in the word OF the Apostle, This one
thing ] do" France is stoical under.
its addiction, united in its unniuchiug
purpose, aroused. unfaltcrinG, deter
mined. Whatever may be the outcome.
France will endure TO the cnd.-Ncw
York Independents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
SkngHS Snyst

had some fun at party where I was a
guest. Thcrc were thirteen young pres
ent and two married women. They all asked
me TO entertain them. wrote out one oues-
ton on fifteen slips of paper and handed a slip
to each. When the slips came back thirteen
replies were the same--"Yes" Two OF the
answers were, Never again" The question 7
had asked DO YOU want to be marriedq,
They all had told the truth Do YOU ask ma
who wrote the two negatives?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
TIL; .ANlEIsICAN.
rirn Against Uyphcnntcd-Amcr
icanism.

For The Times Dispatch)
Drop out the hyphcn, brother man. H.
''ecomc just plain American
man may love his fathcrland.
Yet, by u. S. adopted stand:
For here he earns his daily bread, III.
Ills children in abundance fed .
Must loyal prove. Thus shall VIC DO
y people strong. united. free.
Join hands across this mighty land
Th't is your Uncle Sans demand
Then noucht that woudrous bond can
sever.
We'll sing the Stars and Str,ncs for
cScri
MARY MONCURE PARKER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Tic Rcd Gross of Peace

T. UROPE Is familiar enough with the Red
u Gross of war that symbol OF love amidst
hatred. sanity amidst madness. helpfulness
amidst murder The United States in recent
years has become familiar with that other Red
Cross which marks the contest with tubcr-
cuosis. Every season millions OF the little
red seals are affixed TO letters in aid of one
OF tho noblcst OF our charities and wisest OF
our efforts to stamp out disease.
This year the school children will aid in
the campaign by competing with each other
in the sale of stamps. and prizes will be given
the most successful schools This is good
thing. Apart from the increased sales which
may result from such an enlistment OF
Juvenile activities the children themselves
will become instructed in the ways of avoid
Ing the dread disease. In no other human
naIady IS prevention through education more
important thIn in the case OF tuberculosis
po-fvrs1's &av Cabira- Has roo, cro-,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
China Worrying over Fashion.

IN the good old days China never concerned
itself with the fashion OF its clothes for
styles changed only every thousand wears
But since the Celestial Land has become
rv'l'zed IN the Occidental way. especially
since II has become republic, the curses OF
modern life including fashions are harassinc
her.
Under the empire. etiquette prescribed the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Marked PnhsHSea.

The axis Of the earth sticks out visibly through
the center of each and every town or city
holmes. in the Autocrat
There is n great difference between dearly,
and very much when these adverbs are
placed after the verb ito love."-Halevy. in Able
Constantin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Apartment houses for the special benefit OF
singers and players of instruments are to he
erected in New York. The houses arc to be
sound-proof. so that the occupants will not
disturb the Quietude Of those in adjoining
apartments. The architect who can plan a
wall that will deaden the sound OF cornet
or trombone can be elected to any Office
for which he may be candidate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
AlOtOrnl;,il.

Has Bibber changed his habits materially in
tho last few years"
Yes. indeed Perhaps YOU recall it was his
custom TO become Illuminated every day in the
week except Sunday
Yes"
We'll. he decided he was practicinc an unjust
discrimination against Sunday"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

II Is reported" says the Old Dominion Rcpub-
heah' that Hopcwen MAY soon annex Peters
oufs Look out. Richmond" Richmond has her
weather eye on Hopewell. and on the Cockadc
CITY too. and when it gets down to the matter
or annexation Richmond does right we'll in turn
, ing mo Trick In her own way. Petersburg and
hopewell are the places to look OUT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Warned In Time.

Have YOU proposed yet to Miss Stronga rm?'
No. and am not going to, either. dropped
around 10 the gymnasium the other day and
happened what she can do TO a nuncbinr
bag"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

With the best Will In the world YOU can't
believe everything YOU arc told. For example
the peace trippers say they arc going TO get
those boys out OF the trenches before Christmas +"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

there is no other service hc could give
to tie people Of Mexico comparable to
lifting them from the mirc Of ignor-
ance-Whecling Register.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

No matter how expert woman may be with
tho needle she is nearly always Il failure when
she tries to patch up a quarrel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

About the most subdued and harmless
presidential boom that was ever started down
the pike is that of former Eice-Presiden. Fair
banks by eI Ex-Governor Durbin OF Indiana.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Using scheme. but the above announcement GER
tainly Is subject to suspicion" Another case OF
sweetness wasted the desert air
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

X HAlSELDEN action in permitting a
L. hopelessly defective infant to die ma;
Oeen followed by the one result that was TO
be feared: other doctors have gone further
tnah he went y board OF physicians in New
ok decided against another child and 1t il
dic, because, though a simple operation would
nave saved its life and mentality il would
nave remained cripple.
mat Is the danger from the man who
pays "oo ne sets precedent for men who
cannot even play the part OF wise men
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Il doesn't always injure man to be thrown
upon his own resources.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Congress and the Christmas shoppers
about 10 face the question Of preparedness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

France may not be the next military nation
OF Europe. but the children of the next pena-
ration VIII he taught by men who know the
game Up TO the present time 10000
teachers OF that country have enlisted in the
army, over 1000 OF this number have been
Killed. Nevertheless. the teachers staff OF
tho brave republic are at their duties. and
report That war does not interfere with the
educational spirit Of such as remain at home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Germany may repair the ruined cathcdrals
oil belgium but it can never bring back the
woman whom 1t shot. or restore to life the
~ men ana women who went down with the
Lustania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Chats With Virginia Editors

Norfolk almost always has something to kick
about. Note the following from the Iedper
Dispatch: Chicago has Trcsi-air cars. ANA
occasionally a ventilator is opened in one of tho
Norfolk variety"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Peace Talk
Sits
Through

rumors have TO do with the daily hints that
Germany will soon suggest terms uron which
peace might be discussed. No doubt Germany
is now in better attitude to discuss peace than
at any time. with her conqucsts in Bcgium,
Serbia. Galicia and Poland. !; is possible also
that Germany expects to get the benefit
neutral sentiment arising from a refusal OF
the allies to discuss peace negotiations. should
this occur Nothing official has been given
out. but the rumors rcvOlvc around Germans
high in the confidence of the German Emperor
and the Pope.-Iouisvillc Courier journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

The trial a, New Haven in which Mr..
Mellen is long distance witness is running
neck and neck with the war in Europe At
last accounts, Mr.. Melen was holding his
own as stubbornly as any soldier in the
trench.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

MI Carnegie Swears Away 80, 600, 900 Tax.
News headline or course this will be
dumped into Mr.. Carnegics charity box.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Just SuppOAins.

suppose the rowing Fordship
y submarine should meet
Would Henry merely let slim
Ills views. so fresh and sweet,
or would he halt his peac. trim
Those sad sea dogs TO greet
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Shakespeare for Everybody.

MY crown is in my heart not on my head
Not dcck'd with diamonds and Indian stones
Not to be seen; my crown is called content,
y crown it is that seldom kings enjoy"
Henry VI. ILL., !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
For the weary
shall we rest us here

And by relating tales of other Eriefs
See If twill teach us to forget our own
-Periclcs. t. T.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

The return OF *. OF X to London will
cause many TO watch the progress OF the war
III the Balkans But the waiting will be tho
painful incident
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

po-tuEars New Cabinet Has Been Sworn
In News headline How long are they in
for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Naniby-Pa
Project
OF Peace

>-, one well could expect to
'' put out q raging volcano with
IfoJecl watering pot tame the
or Peace ltyrcanian beast with lovers
lutte as to end the European war
by tho mandy pamby project on which certain
amiable. but misguided, persons planning
TO embark. Nations that arc lighting for their
existence and for principles they hold
precious than life itself Will not listen the
soft prattle of outsiders, however wcll-inten-
toned il may he. There Will q time, no
doubt when the good offices Of the United
States and other neutral governments can he
used cffectually in restoring peace but until
responsible and broadly informed authorities
fit to act In that direction. irresponsible
and uniformed individuals will do we'll 10 turn
their restless impulse to tasks more promising
and nearer home.-Atlanta Journal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Having heard that the Ford peace marty ,s
to be joined in Europe by the irrcpressible vii
liam Jennings Bryan. tho Frcdericksburr Star
feels moved TO remark: "Ths deprivcs its Nom
bers Of all chance they might have had 10 b,sk
in the European limelight."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

The iiarrisonburG News Record balks now and
then. Here is case in point: I'VE sion m.
press 10 ask lakewood CORRESPONDENT for
further information concerning BuZzardviIle
Where Is 1t and tell us the why OF such q Mira
Of n name"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

I'VE glad" says the IIopcwcl News "to
have the approval OF The Times Dispatch OF our
suggestion that IIopewel be designated az ,rbe
Wonder city There appears to be no other
name which aptly expresses the wonderful
manner in which the city has sprung into promi-
hence. and through the coming years. we predict
this name will stick to Hopcwc as The Magic
city has stuck to Roanoke"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

ut is announced" says tho Newport News
Times Herald, that Mr.. Ford will take nifty
newspaper men along with him the ship OF
peace. We have defended Mr.. Ford against tho
charge that he was engineering a great adver-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Published every day in the by The
Tjmes-DIspntch Publishing Company. Inc. Adj
dress nil comnupi cntiOns to THE TIMES-DIS-
PATCH. Timcs-D Dispatch building. 10 south
Tenth Street. RIchmond. Nu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
Current Editorial Comment

During the past week much
has siftcd through regarding
peacc-not the bargain counter
variety being exploited by in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

NY Timcs-Dispatch Carrier Delivery Service
In Hichmond tnnd suhurisl and Petersburg:
Dnily with sunday. week 10 cents
Daily without sunday. one week 10 cents
sunday only ................. cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

Entered january -. 1905. mt Richmond, En..
March =. 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04

HE TIMES Founded. Observation-Disclosures. 1883
HE DISPATCH. Founded. Observation-Disclosures. 1850
The Spectator., 1915-04-20
CLEANING DOLLARS
 FROM PEANUT CROP
VARIETY TYPES OF PAlATAeLE FORAGE PLANT ADAPTED TO SOILS OF ARkANSAS-hoW TO PLANT.

The peanut grows best on well medium fertility, which should be prepared thoroughly. this will make less work in caring for the growing crop
 When barnyard manure is used as d fertilizer it should be applied to the preceding crop that the peanuts may get the resultant effect. Com iaercial fertilizer may be applied in the bed of the row just previous to the planting of the crop. Apply 200 to 800 pounds of commercial fertilizer containing two per cent of nitrogen. per cent of phosphoric acid and 1 to 5 per cent of potash The per cent of nitrogen should be increased If 8 previous green manure crop has not been turned under Soils low in lime should receive an application of 300 to 500 pounds of lime to encourage proper ripening of the fruit
 Variety Types.
 There are two general variety types of peanuts; those with large pods. the Virginia Runner and the Virginia Bunch type and those with small pods. spanish and Tennessee Red type. The Virginia type is used chiefly for roast ing purposes; the other are recon. Inonded for oil content and as forage The Spanish Is the commercial va riety for Arkansas
 Only the very best of the orop should be saved for seed and planted in special patch. An ideal plant should produce large number of pods well filled with seed, uniform in size, shape and color. Tho large pod varieties of peanuts are always shelled before planting, care being used not to break the seed covering Spanish peanuts may be planted with or with out the pod. To hasten germination. soak the pods few hours just pre-. vlous to planting Plant in rows to 212 feet apart. with the plants 6 to F inches apart in a row. depending upon the variety.
 Marking ON Field.
 In planting mark the field ON in rows as in corn planting. and use q one-horse planter similar to the one. horse cotton planter For hand plant. ing open up the rows with small shovel marker and drop in seed at proper distance. Cover to a depth Of liz to inches. Begin cultivation with harrow as soon as the crop is planted. After the crop Is well up, start cultivating between the rows with small shovsled cultivator and keep the soil in loose con rdition for pod setting. It Is desirable to force loose dirt with cultivator up to the plant, but do not cover the vines.
 w. c. LAssetter,
 Arkansas Experiment Station.
The Spectator., 1915-04-20
Petition For Public Midway.

We. the undersigned citizens and freeholders of Alix Township, County of Franklin and State of Arksnsas, will present to the County Court at the April term thereof petition to estsb- fish apublic highway over the following lands. to-wit:
 Beginning at point 489 feet west from the northeast corner of the north east corner of Section 26. Township 9 Range 26 West, thence one quarter mile south to gate, (which is to remain there and be kept up by the rosdover- seer) thence in southeasterly direction a2o feet. thence South one quarter, thence East 420 feet intersecting section line between Sections % and 26, thence South one and quarter mile to place of termination.
 c, Alix,
 L. M. Flake,
 w. C. Morris.
 And Others.
The Spectator., 1915-04-20
DECORATION

The Harmon and Jackson graveyards will be decorated the second Sunday in May, begin ming at Harmon graveyard 9:3O a. m. and at Jackson 1:30 D. m.
 PROGRAM FOR HARMON Singing by the choir. Prayer, N. G. Greer. Song.
 Opening Address, Dave Par tain.
 Song.
 Reading, Susie Sutliff. Recitation. Mary Ellen McKin- ney.
 Defamation, Ernest Harmon. Recitation. Dortha Greer. Recitation. Willie Harmon. Song.
 Recitation, Gladys Hopkins. Defamation, Frank McCart- ney.
 Recitation. Dessa Glover. Recitation, Selma Lauhon. Recitation, Vesta Sutliff. Song.
The Spectator., 1915-04-20
Dr. w. H. Kennon
 Dentist. Office over Arkansas Valley Bank.
OUR CANTAl0UPE CULTURE
To Produce High Grade Product uss
 Care in Selection s< Ssed.

OaAtaloupes do bsst on q warn, well-drained sandy loan sou. They should be well supplied with hsnus. but neither exeesslvsly rich nor of heavy eaAS, Tho ground sAould be thoroughly prspareA and deep fNiI blowing is good practice Glover. lespcdess and alfalfa gre EooA crops to precede mslonA
 Many costly mistakes are naAe by growers using poor seed. Do not try 10 tell good seed from the looks. but buy from reliable seed grow er even if 1t Is necessary to pay Sl % ts kl 50 & pound
 Cantaloupes are usually planted n, hills four by SIX feet, and six by si1 feet in size. It has besn found . rood practice to place | shsveifui of we'll rotted stable manure in each hill. being sure that the manure and soil are thoroughly mixed Plant from eight to 10 seed in each hill, scatter. ing the seed over about one square foot of space and placing them about one inch deep. When they come up, than to three and fesar plants per hui
 It is not difficult to produce oantsr lsupes. but 1t Is not an easy task to produce high grade csntaloupss and then pack and market them success fully. Those interested h growing osntaloupes commercially sAould write to the Experiment Statioa. rayetts. vile, Ark, for further details
 H. F.. Truax. Assistant Horticulurist,
 Arkansas Experiment Station.
The Spectator., 1915-04-20
FOR SUCCESSFUL DAlRYlNC
Quality Sets Price on Milk, Cream
 and Butter

Where whole milk is delivered to the creamery In a sweet condition and separated there the subject of grading Is unheard of. because the resulting cream is all of good uniform auL. fly.
 The policy of paying a patron just as much for a pound of butter fat Ia bad cream as in good cream is surely unjust to the patron who thinks well enough of his product and himself to take care of his cream and keep it clean A number of nssr1es in several states have attempted to put into errect a grading system and pays patrons according to quality. The plan has been quite successful in some cases. However, its success wouli be assured were it adopted more uni versally.
 Plan For Grading Creams.
 Tho plan in general is to grade cream as 1t arrives at the creamery Into three grades according to quality, and pay different price for each grade. Grade one to be clean. sweet cream, and commanding from threa to five cents more per pound of but ter fat than grade two. which is but 1noderately sour but clean. of good odor and flavor. and free from foretsn matter Such creameries reject grade three cream or buy it at a great reduc. ton and churn out the fat to be sold at renovating plants where 1t is used in the manufacture of renovated but. ter. II often brings about half as much as grade one
 Dirty Milk Under Ban.
 The above plan should be encour. aged. as under the old system of ae- cepting all cream at the same prico | premium is being placed on dirty and careless dairy practice. Unless wt do something of this sort the uual. ity of the butter made is bound to be- come gradually poorer Where anal ity is lacking prices are sure to so down. Then some good old prophet will announce that there is no money in the dairy business. but he will like. ly fail to qualify the statement bv making It. There Is no money in the dirty and careless dairy business II E. Dvorachek. Animal Husb bsnd msn.
 Arkansas Experiment Station. Twice-a-week Spectator 100
The Spectator., 1915-04-20

Decoration of Graves.
 PROGRAM FOR JACKSON Singing by choir. Prayer, J. A. Marlborough. Song.
 Address, Rev. D. U. Cline. Song.
 Reading, Maud Bevel. Recitation, Ruth Hopkins. Defamation. Hinley Kirby. Recitation, Vestal Glover. Song.
 Recitation. Kate CloOse. Recitation. Mamie Morelock. Defamation. Lester Glover. Recitation, Velma Kirby. Song.
 Decoration of Graves. All parties interested in clean ing off above the named graveyards please meet at Har- mon in the morning of May 1st and at the Jackson in the after noon of same day.
 Committee.
The Spectator., 1915-04-20
RuH-MY-TISM

Will cure your Attenuation Neuralgia, Headaches. Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and Burns. Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc.sAntiseptic Anodyne. used ill. .ernally and externally. Price 2sc.