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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
BRILLIANT BALL
IN WILMINGTON
Full Four Hundred Guests at
Entertainment Given Visit
ing German Officers.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
WILMINGTON. N. c.. October 3-The
ball and banquet given Tuesday at the
Masonic Temple In honor OF the officers
Of the German gunboat Panther. now Wis
iting In port, was brilliant soc!a occa-
sion and the affair was the crowning
even Of the Inequalities that have been
showered upon the German officers. Full
ly four hundred persons were present. as
invited guests. Besides the scores OF
young society men and women. who took
cons picuous part in the ball. there were
present many city and county officials
and their friends. The navy uniforms OF
the visiting officers and the always at
tractive full dress uniforms OF local and
state military officers mingled beautI-
fully and were set off to perfection by the
wealth OF handsome gowns and lovely
women. Tho ball room was splendidy
decorated and 1t presented a scene OF
grandeur.
Lieutenant H. NJ. Chase. of the Naval
Reserves. was ball manager. and very
we'll did he perform his duties. The mu-
sic was by Hollowbush's Orchestra, and
it was in full keeping with the occa-
sion. A programme ball was danced until
after midnight when the banquet was
served. After tho banquet the cotillion
was danced.
One striking feature Of the decorations
was the blending Of United States. Cor
man and British flags Tho decorations
around the hall We're largely In German
colors, red. white and black.
The chaperones were as follows: Mrs.
]. Victor Granger. Mrs. Walter Small
bones, Mrs, C. S. Granger. Mrs. Walker
Taylor. Mrs. ]. g. Kenly, Mrs. D.. w.
Williams. Mrs. w. II. Robertson Mrs,
r. G. De Rosset. Mrs. r. T. Gardner,
Mrs. w. S. Johnson Mrs Marcus w,
jacob. Mrs. John II. Render. Mrs IA. L.
Vollers, Miss Hannah Bolles and Miss
Adelaide Meares.
The banquet was served at ! o'clock in
the banquet hall on the next floor below:
The tables We're handsomely decorated
and the hall presented beautiful scene;
The banquet was most elaborate and
was served in elegant style by the Kings
Daug hters. After the repast dancing was
resumed, and continued until an early ear,;I
social affair, and one to be long remem-
bered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
SOCIETY AT ASHEVlLLE
Gard Parties and Teas Kept the Ball a
Rolling.
lsnecial to Tho Tlmes-Dispatch.)

v
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch')
AsHEVILLE, N. c., october 5.-Even
though the cool days OF October have sue
ceeded the summer warmth. Asheviile
na< stil a number of guests and large
r'alf a dozen card parties and twice as
MANY other functions have kept society ;
p1easant affairs Mrs. Frances Clem-
enrer entertained on Thursday afternoon
at tea to honor Miss Una Dorian u
Moi,ile' who has been visiting here
Mrs. Charles Price, of SALISBURY saye
a delightful card party at the ylc Gor
Inn. Mrs. George Brown, OF North EatG
ina. won the first prize, and Mrs. =. =.
Hamilton. of Alabama, won the cohsoia-
M Mrs. 81 J. f. Rumboush entertained r at
M M1E Sara Ra ssbss worn first
Miss Merrick the second. and Mrs. a. ..
barnard the consolation prize: e,.to
io' Gn friday morning Mrs. Thomas Settle
rsva a euchre party. Mrs. L. NJ. Bourne
Eon the first prize, the consolation faVor
going to Mrs. Theodore Davidson.
Mrs f. c. Laird was hostess az M,
whist party on Saturday AFTERNOON. INC
nrize n bridge went to Mrs. A. u. Mar
tn. and that In duplicate to MISS Ahn'e
c. Williams. - a., an
wednesday afternoon to honor MIS-. pre rev
re Texas. who has spent the summer here
on Tuesday afternoon Mrs. A. -; Mar.
tin gave a tea to Mrs. Charles price, % %
Salisbury; Mrs. Lucas, Of Memphis. ano
Mrs london, of Birmingham.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
Approaching Wedding.
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times DIspatch.)
WINCHESTER, VA, Oct. 3,-Cards are
out announcing the approaching marriage
of Miss Mary Yurnell daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander G. Carey, of Balti-
more, to DR.. Frederick Henry Baetjer.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Baetjer, Of
this city. The ceremony will ia Ike place
at high noon, Wednesday, October 14th,
at the church of St. Michael and Old
Angel, in Baltimore. Dr. Baetjer Is a
member Of the Johns Hopkins faculty
and is one of the leading demonstrators
Of the X-Ray in the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

visited her relatives here this week, Mrs.
Anna c. King, has returned home.
Mrs A. r. ICmbrey has returned from
a visit to relatives in New York.
Miss Fannie Bradbury has returned to
her home near Nason's. in Orange coun-
ty, after pleasant visit to Miss Fan
Mrs. W. c. stearns, of New York. Is
the guest Of friends here.
Colonel X a. Murchison and Mrs.
Murchison, of New oYrk, parents of Mrs.
G. II. Hurkamp. are sojourninE in the
Miss Helen Meetze, who has been Wis
ting her relative, Mrs. w. J. ChewninG,
has returned to her home In Washing
Mrs. It. C. Fitzhugh, OF King George
county, who has been visiting her sister
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
A TOWN HALL

Elizabeth City Telephone Company
Putting in New Wires.
Especial to The Times-Dispalch)
HEREFORD, N. c., Oct 3.-The Hert,
its new building: the upper story VIII
ford Banking Compay has commenced on
he turned into Town Hall; such nall
is grea t,y needed here.
Tho Elizabeth City Telephone Company
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
Mary washington Hospital by the ladies

Mary washington Hospital by the ladies
of the Hospital Association for the hene-
fit of the Seymour White memorial fund.
The hospital was thrown open on this
occasion for the inspection of visitors
and on every hand was seen evidences
of the excellent nagement of the IN.
sfitution. The tea was largely attended
and greatly enjoyed by all who pattici.,
pated, and the amount added to the fund
Mrs r. r. Roberts, of Richmnod, has
returned home. after n pleasant visit to
the family of Colonel e. D. Cole, on
Washington Avenue
guest of her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. "A.
Randolph Howard. on Hanover Street
Miss Annie Carr, who has been visit
ing Miss Elizabeth Crutchtield has re-
turned to her home in Richmond.
Miss Mamie Pendleton, of Ashland, who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

Shore, VIII spend the winter with her
grandmother. Mrs. Weddell, in Peters,
burg, and will be a student at the South
ern Female College.
Miss Blanche Hart, of Raleigh, is a
guest In the home of Mr.. Alfred Friend,
on Franklin Street.
Mrs McClevy and her mother, and Mrs.
and Miss Osborne. have returned from
a summer stay In the mountains of VIZ
ginia. 49,,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Routh have been
spending several days at Old Point Ihey
are now at home in Petersburg.
Mrs. David Dunlop, Sr., has returned
to the city from her country nome NJ
Brunswick county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
WEEKLY WHIST CLUB
Marriage Near Whltt|es-Lieut. Gllmer
u. S. N, at Home.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)
CHATHAM, VA. Oct, 3.-The lady de-
ganized ''The Weekly Whist club" With
the following oflcers; Mrs: s. NJ Coles.
dent. The club will meet, on SATURDAY
plight Of each week eel; S Msary an .m 81 .he
Miss MYRTLE 3. Cox and Mr.. James A,
Wlchter. q ,Plttsylvantaa eounty 4 w ere
n gone near Whites. Rev. chsWell Dab
ney Episcopal minister of, Of TINS ms, pla Ha
very auiet, only members Of the family
and a few intimate friends wore pres
Rev. G. B. Wilmer. after a short visit
to his sister, Miss Lucy Page winner me- ia OF
Chatham, left on Wednesday Tor Atlanta
Lieutenant William Gilmer, Of the ne
United States Navy, was the 1 gu u b %
his mother and sister a Few Gays Lhls
Week, returning on "Wednesday 10 NOT
folk, where he Is now Stationed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

here. Mrs. T. w. Franklin. has returned
home.
Mrs. w. p. Beas1ey and daughter, of
Petersburg, were the guests this week of
Mrs James w. Musselman.
Tsev. r. a. Williams, of Louisa Court
house, was the guest of Captain s. j.
Quinn this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Large Enro llment- Schedule OF Foot-
Ball Games.
i to The I1mes-Dispa


fspecial to The Times-Dispatch')
University OF NORTH CARO-
LIMA, Chapel Hill, N, @. October a.
The present enrolment OF stuaents ~
the University indicate a satisfactory
Increase in the number over that OF iast
YEAR. which was the greatest In thu his
tory of the institution
A schedule Of the games still 70 oe
played by the Varsity foot-pall team
follows: r,,,,
october 1o-south Carolina College at
October i7-virginia Military Institute
.. October s4-Georgetown University at
Norfolk, Va.
November 7--vlrglnia Polytechnic Insh-
tute at Norfolk Va.
November l4-Clemson College at Chapel
November 2s--Unlversity of Virginia at
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
BALTIMORE g. OHIO RAILROAD.

one~Way Colonst Rates to the West
Tickets on sale daily until November
18th, 1908 inclusive, at all ticket offices
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to
polnts in, Arizona, California. Colorado,
Idaho. Mexico, Montana, Nebraska, 20
yada, New Mexico, Oregon, south pa
kota, Texas, Utah, Washlnston' WYE
Ming and British Columbia at Greatly
Reduced Rates,
For full information call on or ad-
dress Arthur q, Lewis s. p. A., 10 CRANKY
st.. Norfolk, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04
A SILVER TEA

An Interesting Affair at the Mary Wash~
A..ington Hospital.
Especial to The -Dspatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG VA. Oct. S.-One
OF the most enjoyable social events or
this week was a silver tea given at the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-04

Is tearing down the old phone line in
town and will put In a new line, which
will have a central office.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09
FREE % BOYS
his Baseball Yours for Hours Pleasant Work

Do not mix it with the cheap
outfits given by other concerns.
We never send trash goods to
sell nor do We. give trash pre-
miums. Measure the sizes, The
outfit contains S pieces. The
ash bat is 80 inches long. On:
masks are made of heavy wire
and full size, 9s4 inches long.
Our ,nitts are finely made, full
size, being 9 inches long and 8
inches wide. Our ball is finely
stitched and finished mot the DC
kind. Our caps are hand
sewed and come in red, white
and blue. Taken altogether it
is "a dandy outfit-and you only
have to sell $40 worth of goods
to own it. Send US your name
and address, we send you FREE
and WE TRUST YOU with "a
of our New Dew Drop PENDENT
Pins, the handsomest jewelry
novelty ever made. Sells like
wildfire as soon as shown. Sell
the "a at 10c and return us the
$40 and we send the baseball
set at once by express. Or you
can have your own choice from
so other presents, such as Fish
ing Outfits, Hammocks, Cameras,
Rifles, Watches, Telescopes (3I2
+ feet long), etc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09
THE JOURNAL JUNIOR, MINNEAPOLIS,

girls to work
off their individual collective dgets during the few
minutes No matter how old the school
unattractiVes afchltec-4
there that with simple things TO
make them picturesque if downright beautiful
Perhaps door, Plant vines to tram
it, Foundations to the well built mousse
but they seldom things beauty in themselves
their
hardy plantsfor the garden no
attention them the vacation days.
Johnny too much interested baseball and the old
swmmin hole,, Jenny picncking or reading IN a
in the corner by
celery parsley make decorative
unattractive board fence, or
foundation and rapidly growing vines
tumb1edown she'd whichever
may be,-why eyesore has been changed to a
perfect delight.
Country Life in America has a
number of pictures showing before 'after of
school gardening Cities and the change Is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09

at sight, think of all the extra work it means in
washing Johnny well their clothes but
shows her that their cheeks red that their
sparkling that they fairly bubbling over with
spirits that the whole atmosphere the
house seems just that much happier and healthier
So almost satisfied with the work that
Johnny Jenny have found to do at school,
There many in which the school yards can
be pretty for the sake of making them at
tractve the Fairgrounds 1t
exceptional school these days which has too
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09

bearing animal, make good design
possibly without that trade mark However try to make
fus and hides that they
could not be used in other class of advertising
advertising contest last week. Relner.
which quite
difference fine stock of seaskins which
thousand dollars. The made it
hardly than seaskin coat
which naturally is nothing to speak Of in such
conducts Junior designers
copy like the corrected this
week. THE EDITOR
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09

queen things to be good And
Johnny horoy thus posngas fairy king and
queen whole neighborhood of the transformed
school proud their handwork.
Sometimes do not realize that Junior artists
who good advertising contests
draw quite artists and make rules
which find cannot follow Drawing
animals the Obstacles and advertise
Northwestern Hide and Fur have been
decided that if cannot draw
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09
PEOPLE LUHO DO THINGS

The Baroness BurdetCoutts was once shopping
whenever from department to another she
wassescortedby clerk who another at
tendant saying woen Struck by the peculiarly ofthe
Words the baroness asked the propose
tor as she he establishment: -
Pray, mean? noticed that each
repeated it to- next went from one counter TO
other s. .=.<a 5sz5s..z sss& t-4s%#z.5
"oh it is nothing, replied TT is just
word they But the baroness
satisfied. lad brought home
her purchase. she said to him:
my boy like to five francs? OF course
..rhen two ten and will give YOU
The youth looked at her in astonishnnent
Don't you know, madam Why it means Keep your
That solved the mystery The richest generous
woman England had been taken for shoplfter
Nicholas of Montenegro whose daughter is enc
Italy comes as King Victor Emmanuel has
strong times the natives of this
little principally beaten their hereditary foes
spite OF the formidable armies which have been
sent against carries perfect
mory his belt and like their ruler they are
big and powerfully built men, The prince hoVever'
chief; he is poet and dramatic author
Sir John Forest minister Of defense of the
Of Australia prior to entering political NE mace
a name explorer. He was scarcely out OF
his teens selected to command expedition
into the interior Leichardt who be
rem mbered lost some fifty years ago
while endeavoring explore the entirely interior
of Australia. It Forest who brdged the gap
that Australia the other colonies
work explorer he was awarded the gold
the Royal Geographical Society IN 1916 ana pre-
sented imperial with of 5000
Western Australia Sir johns life in western Aus
traa enterprsing ahead state OF the
traan group practically history of the state and
one of present coronation had better title than
himself to designation of empire builder
The death of NJ Benjamin revives anecdote
with portrait of Queen anecdoe
current twelve months ago IN Paris Weii
in March 1885, Constant attended at Windsor to show
the queen he had made for her portrait he
criticism upon the work: II 1lipe
remembered that relieved with
broad blue ribbon of the Order OF the me
artist in painting decoration, considered the color IN
with it's effect the black OF the dress and OF
that surrounded the throne
objected that the color not the true one
painter view and maintained that II
surroundings. The matter dropped
sttings continued and ended and M Constant re-
turned to Paris he received by command
al. of the identical ribbon which
proved that right in her criticism
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09

Teachers Little SWISS
In the public schools Switzerland there is only one
teacher every forty-six pupils.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09
FOR The GIRLS

We have fine presents also, such
as Elegant Summer Skirts, Fine
ly Trimmed Summer Hats, Writ
ing Sets, Hammccks. Solid Gold
Rings, Croquet Sets, Fancy
Lamps, Lace. Curtains, etc.
GIRLS should write for "a AR
TICLES. You will be delighted
with the presents we offer. Order
at once A trial costs nothing.
Address LAKE SUPPLY CO.,
Dept. 672. CHICAGO, ILL.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-09
JUST BETLDEEN YoU IND NE

Have thought cheerily, to day,
The
no stripped of Its blossoms eay
garden on blooming
How when its choicest rose
But richer buds nnclose,
its incens sWee zs.sEs
EDWIN l., Sabn II Life in Amer
ica
RI Tbe garden A garden. Some garden. Any garden
The spring planting is on, and Junorlano -
buster making gardens than before especa At scoo
DAYS JOhnnles
es are eager give their recesses to the JOY OF
ing garden" wonderful spadng ana caftng q
new rich soil planting general enthusiasm golns on
in the ranks they know full well that the sarue
will not be in its until long after school mas Closed
thew eniov the making they know they Will ENJOY
the looks yard with flowers ana
harsh corners and unsghty fences and sheds.
c. Iohnn, soos home from school of his
stockings grmed SOFT rich earth and Jenny hanas
and apron are black be- Mother may eXclan
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
CUBAN TOBACCO GAN BE
GROWN IN this COUNTRY.
Experiment at Hartsville Said to
Have Been a Success.

It is understood from parties who
have talked with the government ex-
pert in Hartsville, who is experiment.
ing with Cuban tobacco, that the ex-
pertinent has proved successful and
that good cigar tobacco can be grown
in that vicinity. Two small plots
have been cultivated under cover this
year and small part of it has been
cured.
The success Of this experiment will
open new door of hope to the tobac-
co farmer in this section, and may en-
able the people of South Carolina to
add another industry to their re-
sources.
These experiments are being made
in various sections of the country
under the direction of the department.
of agriculture. If the crop is success
full in the south, where farming is
easy, the south will be the center of
the industry and the importation of
cigar tobacco will grow less while
home industry will increase.-Flor-
ence Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
assessing Venezuela.

Willemstad, Curacao, Sept 1.-THE
decisions in the cases of the big claims
against Venezuela, presented to the
mixed tribunals, began to be rendered
yesterday. The Dutch and Belgian
arbitrators and the Venezuelan umpire
delivered Judgment condemning Vene-
zuuela to pay the Belgian company
owning the Caracas water-works S2,-
600, coo. Notwithstanding the fact that
the meeting of the tribunal was declar-
ed to be secret, the Venezuelan Gov
ernment Immediately divulged its de-
cision everywhere, and also started the
semi-oficial press complaining against
DR.. Fliz, the Dutch arbitrator, who
is former president of the High
Court of the Dutch West Indies, and
the other arbitrators, who are char
acterized as robbers worthy of hang
ing. The violence of the press is with
out precedent, going so far as to say
the Government will not accept the
judgment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
PleIFYIHG THE TURK.
Admiral Gotton's Dose for the Sick
aIan Of Europe.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE follow
ing bulletin was posted at the navy de-
partment today:
ssAdmiral Cotton telegraphs from
Beirut Sept. 10. that the Governor
General of Damascus has been ap-
pointed acting Governor General at
Beirut and has expressed desire to
settle the case of the American vice
consul satisfactorily to the United
States Government. Beirut quiet,
business improving, confidence in
creasing.'' ~ -
The State department has authentic
advices that Governor General Nazim,
of Damascus, who has been appointe
acting Governor of Beirut, is trust
worthy and broadminded man, and
Minister Leishman has been instruct
ed to advise the Sublime Porte that
tbessWashington Government is great
ly pleased at the immediate granting
of its request for the removal of the
Governor Of Beirut and the appoint
ment is his stead of a responsible
person andsonefayorable tosforeigners.
A long cablegram reached the State
department. today from Minister Leish-
man on the general Turkish situation.
which has not yet been made public.
The prestige ofMr. Leishman at Con-
stantinople has greatly increased since
the arrival of the European squadron
off Beirut and the scope Of his repre-
sentations to the Porte also have in
creased in the last few days. It is un-
derstood that our Government will
push to an early conclusion all its
pending claims against Turkey.
Chekib Bey, the Turkish minister,
was an early caller at the State de-
partment today bringing further reas-
ssuring advices that a condition OF
absolute peace has been established at
Reirut.,'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
KILLED HIS OWN GRANDSON.
TEis Horrible Misfortune Of Major
Riddle, Of Lancaster.

Lancaster, Sept. IA heartrend-
ing tragedy was enacted this morning
about O'Clock, across the river in
Chester County, IN which prominent
Lancastriau was the principal actor.
Yesterday afternon Major J. NJ. Rid
die, one of the proprietors of the Ian
caster Review, accompanied by his son,
;. N. Riddle, Jr., and his little grand
son Robert Mackorell. of Yorkville, a
lad about 8 years old, went over tc
Chester County on a squirrel hunt.
While hunting ON the river bank this
morning Major Riddle fred on what ne
esapposed to be squirrel in the bush.
es. but on approaching the object OF
his aim, ne discovered to his horror
his grandson in the agony OF death,
the unfortunate little fellow having
received the entire load.$
When Major Riddle reached him The
boy exclaimed Grandpa, you have
shot nae. y
Picking the lad up in his arms Ma
Tor Riddle rushed to a spring nearby
30 wash the blood off the wound, bui
The child died in the grandfather
arms on the way to the spring.
The body was brought here today on
4he Lancaster and Chester midday
srain and will be buried tomorrow.
As TO be expected the grandfather anc
other members Of the family are over
aEhehmed with grief.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
LONG STAPLE FOR Up.eOUNTRY.
Interesting Experiments in Cot
ton Growing Being Made in Co.
lumbia by the Department.

For some time the department of
agriculture has been making expert
ments in. this State with view to dis
covering a long staple cotton that will
grow on uplands, and one which will
not degenerate after a few years
growth. The experiments have been
conducted in Hartsville and Columbia
under the direction Of Prof. II. j.
Weber, of the department of agricul-
ture. Mr.. Weber was here Monday
and inspected the seventeen expert
mental patches that have been planted
just outside of Columbia. Congress
man Lever and Mr.. r. G. Keenan,,
who are very much interested on this
matter, accompanied him on his trip.
Mr.. Weber expressed himself as being
very much pleased with the result of
his experiments here. He has been
working for several years to make a
hybrid of the sea island cotton and
the vigorous plant of the uplands.
The average sea island cotton has a
staple of an inch and three-quarters,
while the staple Of the upland cotton
is only three quarters Of an inch long.
Mr.. Weber found from the expert
mental stations that the cotton has a
staple of an inch and one-half, being
in round bolls instead of the long,
oval kind. He is very much impressed
with the good results of the expert
ments and hopes to furnish seed from
this cotton to the farmers for next
years crop.-Columbia Cor. News and
Go1ripr