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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

When fellow gets back home from n
! long absence and finds no band at the
depot to greet him, and no crowd to
give him the glad hand, he feels. indeed.
that he Is drop in the bucket, mere
mote upon q beam.
And he feels It still the more when he
mas an accumulation of bills and ct,
cetcras upon his desk, with threats and
duns.
Anyway. we are back Mt our own
stamping ground again, and once more
Homo Brewery to see Fuller and Gus and
the bunch, while tho line In Manchester
from Moore & Burke's along past Lee
Lathams and Dobbins shalt know us
again.
Even unto the county OF Honrico shall
we so. there to be greeted by Tom Bag
ley and Crabbin. the Ice man, who wants
to be a constable.
And that brings us up to the point OF
saying that we do not know of a man on
our visiting list in the county. who does
not want 70 be an officer OF some kind.
We feel that wc can speak OF such
dividing line between us and the county,
with Leisfields store bearing off to the
west. toward the Casino, where milk Of
purost brand comes twice per day from
far beyond the Lee Monument into the
Wilderness, bordering on close to the
land Of Goochland.
:; Hea Hear !, unto INTO. US 70 Committee on
Up fornInst our front gate there is a
plaza far Il street wala-over. But the
walk-over is not there We hate to see
u place for thing with the thing absent.
therefore, we suggest that. before slush
and snow in winters day or winters
night comes from leaden skins something
In the way of a crossing BIO placed where
this place is. and where mud should NOT
For how can we, perforce keep neat
and clean the shoes for which we owe
Mr.. Moses May while crossing show bare
the strata of dirt that should be covered
Not iia Tags Of red. white and blue, neither
the Stars and Stripes, nor yet the flags
OF stars and bars; but mere ilags-ilass
Of As Sr1ntS BITES gtraet or gnqnG.ne
Come out and look at the place where
tho crossing should be?
f Examine that mud and see II II -
tow Wipe Off on the new hall carpet, Put
don't lon ~ need a crossing at Plum and Cary,
and sec II we don't need IT quick,
SOME day and wo are n power In an cleo:
ton. and we don't want to see our good
friends OF the Street Committee cast INTO
oblivion Just because OF q measly streel
SCORES of voters and friends Of voters and
voters who have friends.
Not us.
1Yo wish 10 give notice to the proper
officials of the dog wagon, that the dog
that may be seen in our eackyar.n, !, some me
viii he answerable to Sheriff Solomon
cbout it, and not to them.
Wo lad medal two or three years
ago a,,d our dog died IN two weeks weeks We 70
thereiore claim that we arc entitled %
Inc he vi. expired time coming to us on that
mndal. and il the occasion comes we VIII
nven carry 1t to the Supreme Court or
some other tribunal
So there,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
CHAPTER III.

The Clutch of Death
Give had tough nerves hut they were
unstrung. Even against his every sense
of reason, he was beginning to think
that the story OF murder and horror he
had listened to and read was built on a
foundation Of truth. For some mystic
rious cause this man was being logged
and hunted Ills wild challenge had been
accepted by tho rufflans who had smash
ed the window of his barge and cut the
boat adrlft.
III We kin him the chance is gone"
Eyen MS he raised the limp form the
words no had heard MS he ran to the
rescue. buzzed In his ears. The old man.
then held some secret which the attack
ers knew would be lost to them II they
killed him.
He staunchcd the blood that oozed
frothily from between tho ashen lips
Then he recoiled with a. thrill Of horror
and repulslon. Juan Gaskara had only
swooned, but the white face had changed
terribly. 1t was fllrrowed with q thou
sand wrinkles, and pouched and baggy
under tho eyes.
Give did not doubt his age now, Ho
might have been centuries old
He unfastened the frills and barred
Gaskara's chest In order to feel how his
heart beat, 'rhere was more tattooing
thcre-the Kings broad arrow, and the
words. "Jllan Gaskara. boatswaln. II. M,
S. Syhll, 1904
Here was another startling proof of
the truth OF tho incredible story, The
tattooing was done roughly, as an un-
skilled sailor might do 1t, and the colour
suggested that gunpowder had been
used, Give poured little rum down
tho man's throat and chafed his hands,
He could do no more nothing except
wait. The district was unknown to him,
If he yentured out IN search OF doctor,
the chances were that he would never
find his way back again. He thought OF
trying to arouse some OF tho neighbours
IL neighbours there were-but subtle,
Intangible sense OF lurking danger kept
him from drawing back the heavy bolts
of tho door.
same hoarse sound Of heavy breathing.
Tho parrot chatted and laughed and
scraped its beak on the little carronade.
cTo BIO Continued To-morrow>
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
SUCCESSFUL LAWN PARTY
The Buffalo Springs Well Attended by
t.+1' Guacfc
(speclal to The Times Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-D ispatoh)
NORWOOD Aug. 1.-THE lawn parry
given by Misses Genna and Gertrude
scruggs and Ethel Carrico was held "
Bethany Church yard Friday night. me Inc
yard was beautifully lit with Japanese
lanterns and the tables spread, .an
charlottesville, Richmond and other near
BY villages which help these young,
ladies in entertaining the ,, sr4wd E rhe
amount taken in was about 800, which VIII
20 to the repairs Of the church. auo,
The Buffalo Springs is pretty well llliea
this season. there being over e's"'S
guests. I'm tA4tE tsstl.a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

virginia Beach. where she will spnrd the
rest Of the simmer. #
Miss Ry,hy Burton and MISS Wali9
Rhont are visiting friends IN Kins u'aa
Queen county
Misses Mayme and Margaret MCGUIRE
will leave to-day to visit relnti,vcIs !. IN
Roanoke and the Bite Ridge Mountnlns
Mrs WI j Deadly left Sunday for
two-wecks stay ut Ocean Wow.
Miss Mabelle Cartwright vii leave 60, TO-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
Social and
Personal

y v ' E.. ~
"A ripple will be caused in the society
circles Of the city by the announcement
of the engagement of Miss Anna Lee Al
friend to Mr.. George Hurkamp Warren,
formerly Of Virginia. but more recently
Of Ecw York. Miss Alfriend is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Eliza S. Alfrlend. of NO Il
North Laurel Street, and of the late
Thomas L. Alfrend. Personally, she is
sn exceedingly beautiful girl of the bru-
nette type and by her many attractive
qualities has made herself popuuln7 arra IN
the social life Of RGhmond an Mr W ppom1
nent in Brooklyn society me %e.udlnE
viii be one Of the interesting affairs OF
the season.
r aie 's Of Miss Mary Ashley Bell to Or.
Clifton Meredith Miller, to take place i
on Wednesday morning September "a. at
i O'clock in Lyle's Church Wlm IN R1r
and Mrs. A. Q. Bell. Of Fluvanna,, and is
no less popular for her beautiful voice
than for her charming personality.
where she has spent much of her time
and was formerly one, of the leading
members of the choir of st. Pauls
physician and is a member of the faculty
of the Medical College Of Virginia, where
he is a demonstratorr, In tho anatomical
viii be Of unusual interest in the most
exclusive circles OF Richmond society
After September 18th: the young couple
will be at homo at No. 800 East Grace
Street.
The Rev; Joel Tucker .onlc!ated at a
BTdes father of No. s &c s sf Of ma es
Miss Emma Durrett and Mr.. j. ". Tish-
er were e., united In the holy bonds OF we'd
lock. The bride wore, handsome trnv-
cling suit Of brown silk and was attend
ed by her maid Of honor, Miss Mabel
Sha ekelford. who was attired in n beau
t dna g !rSn Of white silk trimmed with
!ace. me best man was Mr.. p. Nj.
phaup. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Fisher left on the 10 o'clock train for an
extended northern trip. The bride is tho
n. Dickson Durrett and the bridegroom
Is popular young business man. After
ssptelitber lhih, the young couple viii
and will reside in the East End, 80
pleasant house party which has been
IN progress for the past two weeks, is that
most beautiful homes on the Eastern n
sn05e ew Amo ana ss gH9 rad Miss Mary
Midlothian, Va
The Washington Post of Sunday says:
Three former Richmond people were
present at the coronation of Pope Plus
was at one time bishop of the Virginia
diocese; Mgr. O'Connell. for many years
priest at St. Peters Cathedral, and Rev.
Thomas b, Donovan, who was trans ferrcd
from ST. Josephs Church to Clayton, Del,
several years ago.
A called meeting q the Board of Man
tgers OF tho Virginia Home for Incurables
Was Was held last Wednesday at the Home.
The principal business transacted was tho
consideration of several applications for
admittance to the Institution. Mrs. Pey-
ton r. Darlington presided and others
present We're: Mrs. Frank j. Craigle Miss
Annie Ball, Mrs. Rosencrantz, Mrs Loren
dickinson. Mrs. William IT, Tyler and
Mrs. John S. HARDWOOD.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

You're buying nothing but good srrV1c
Tor dollar We sell what we be-
lieve to be the best Umbrella for
the money that is in the market.
Waterproof taffeta or silk twilled
corola.
AS n usual thing YOU can't get
much of an Umbrella for less than n
dollar, but there are exceptions, md
the Umbrellas we nave at soc IRE
decided exceptions TO the rule.
Cotton gloria over q paragon
frame, with natural wood handles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
DAILY FASHION HINTS
cHiLD's BISHOP FRoct

This Bishop dress retains It's prestige
among small chldren's garments. Its
extreme simplicity Is It's distinctive fca-
ture, but in addition to this 1t is delight
fully dainty and childish looking. The
little one pictured hero is made, with
shirrlngs around the neck. These may
be omitted and the fulness gathered into
a band. provisions being made for the
high. medium or low neck. a pretty.
idea Is the manner In which the sleeves
are attached to the dress by ribbon run
through beading, the ribbon tying in 1T
tie bows at the neck. This mode is suit
able for any thin wash material and Will
be found to be cool and comfortable for
summer wear 53 65fs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
AIbemarIe Peaches.

q. u. sydnor and Company have ar, ar
ranged with Robert Holperton, o. N4po-
Mr. sydnor has been appointed By by G fnr5
A. Meeker and Company OF beq a., ~
Chambers Coyent Gar ria ,heins o For Ike
English market.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
ANIMAL STORIES
FOR OUR
BOYS And GIRLS.

A wise and sagacous old monk
Fell into the water kerplunk
But monks cannot swim. and alas for
poor him,
He cried out for help as he sunk.
A crocodile nipped at his nose,
Another ono nipped at his toes .
a GRAFT, who was strong, with a neck
that was long,
Came up, and now what do you s'posc?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
Back From Ocean View.

Messrs Fitz. L. Sparks and Howard e.
Brooks have returned from a visit to
friends ut Pine Grove Cottage, Ocean
View. They were entertained by Mrs.
Savage and her daughters. lHis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
FULTON BAPTIST
Rev. David Hepburn, Of Baltimore,
Hailod ~ thic piIlnit

Rev. DaVid f1epburn, or Baltimore, IS
Called to this Pulpit.
The successor of Rev. w. s. Lenke at
Fulton Baptist Church will probably be
Rev. David Hepburn, pastor Of the Sec
ond Baptist Church, of Baltimore.
The congregation Of the Fulton Church
Sunday extended a unanimous call to Mi.
Hepburn on Recommendation of the COM
mittee on pastor.
the call will be accepted. Mr.. Hepburn
Is said to be a fine preacher and most
Iowa BILE mana fit successor to uIeV. MIR.
Leake, who resigned moro than four
months ago to become State evangelist.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
The Chancery Court,

All OF the city Judges being absent.
Judge Hancock. of Chesterfield, VIII sit
for Judge Grinnan In the Chance, ~ Court
Tomorrow at u A. NJ. to dispose Of some
probate matters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
At Home Again,

Mrs. O. w, Garrett and her sisters
Mrs, .Perrow and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, after
spedndWs afshtDa 9 have a. ManassaSS
to their homes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
Called to ST. Philips,

Rev Scott Wood, Of Georgia, has IS, ? he ,s,I
called BY the CONGREGATION OF 81, Philips
y, =. Church, colored.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Letus show tllem to yo,,-may-
be you'llbo surprised at their good
qualities.
$500, $500, $500 and on up to
$10.00-pay whatever you wish,
although after you pass the $500
mark it's practically question Of
fancy landles-not SO much an
extra quality Of cloth.
Have you seen our window dis
play?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
Mr., Ring in Charge.

The local office OF the Richmond Fire
Insurance corporation will be under the
charge Of Mr.. Charles r. Ring, Of New
York, who arrived yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
Miller g Rhoads.
Miller q Rhoads.
Al All-Silk TaHeta
Umbrella For $500.

Tie man that made these Umbrellas determined that tho greaer
pa their value should be in the covering and consequently t
silk cloth used is much better than YOU ordinarily see
There hasn't sacrifice Of WORTH however the other
handles natural
without trimmings make
~ - ~ia.Luo aLlsi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Louis Albert Guacbrod, the dlstn-
Euished New York sculptor, arrived in tho
city last Saturday with his model for tho
Stuart monument, and left for the North
Sunday evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss sherrard Wilcox has returned from
= delightful visit to friends in Baltimore
member Of the younger set of Richmond
society. was the recipient of much fatter-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Mr.. John w. Dobson has returned to
his home in New Jersey after brief
visit to his sister, Mrs. II. a. AKIN
son.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace S. Halves were
among the guests at the card party
given Saturday by Mrs. Frances w.
Brown at Old Point Comfort.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Mrs. William p. Christian, Miss Janet
Christian and Master John Newton Chris
tlan are spending the month Of August In
Albcmnrle county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Tho monkeys all gathered around
Their brothers who rolled on the ground.
Who cried, Thanks to you. and your
lfe-saving Grew,
I'm live monk instead Of a drowned I"
Horace Seymour Keller.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Mrs. Agnes J. Sulbbs, who has been
visiting relatives on Grace Street left
yesterday for her home in Baltimore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

BURNITT,s EXTRACT or VANILLA
Used exclusively by all leading hotels and clubs
ady.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Helen L. Aylwln, who went to
Brooklyn, last June to attend the we'd
to Mr., Frederick Downing, OF London,
will return to the city In September.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Lou Belle Catesby Jones has re-
turned from a pleasant visit to Miss Lucy
Coleman in Louisa county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Mrs, Eugene Carol has returned from
pleasant visit TO Miss Florence Holt In
Newport News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Celia Loram Is visiting friends in
Washington. d. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Flo ierked out the monkey so quick,
So nice and so proper and slick;
Then with a gay laugh, said this kindly
gIraff:
II am one of the ife-saving click"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Mary Hill will leave tomorrow
for Newport News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

No. 4,440-Sizes for I, 2, 3, 4, and 8
years
y On receipt Of 10 cents this pattern VIII
ho cont to any address. All orders must
be directed to THE LITTLE FOLKS
PATTERN CO., rs Fifth Avenue. New
York. When ordering please do not fan
to mention number
No. 4,440.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Mrs. George Armstrong Lyon, who has
on Grace, Is beginning to recuperate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

day for Fleetwood" in Mathews coun-
tv to visit his mother, Mrs. John A.,
Fleet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
NO.. 4,44o.

EAAo''s''''' H
Observation-Disclosures.
Address. ............,......
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Bessie Hunter who was one Of
the most popular girls who visited the
Jefferson Park Hotel this season, returned
TO tho city yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Mr.. Garfield Hayes. of Montreal, Cana
da.. will arrive in the city shortly. and
will be the guest Of Mr. George Berkeley
Christian. Later Mr.. Christian will re-
turn to Canada with Mr. Hayes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

EAo,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
ing attention during her stay in the Monu-
mental City.

Miss Brownie Petit, who has been
spending several weeks at the Jefferson
Park Hotel has left that popular resort
for Atlantic City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Maud Becker and Sadie Rowe at
ter having had a pleasant stay of two
weeks at Atlantic City, have gone with
friends to Reading, Pa. for another two
weeks stay
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Daisy d. Marable was among tho
guests at dance given Mt "Duns." he
home of Mr.. Eugene Marks, In Prince
George county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Warwick and Misses In,ogen and
Jennie Warwick are visiting their uncle,
Mr.. B. b. Brockenbrough, at Tappahan-
nook -------- ~ ~ L-- Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18
THE MAN
ABOUT
TOWN
BY
Harry Tucker
"Howdy, howdy, how do you do,
How Is you wife. and how are your

When fellow gets back home from n
long absence and finds no band at the
depot to greet him, and no crowd to
give him the glad hand, he feels, indeed,
that he Is drop in the bucket, mere
mote upon a beam.
And he feels 1t still the more when he
finds an accumulation of bills and ct
cetcrns upon his desk, with threats and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Miss Mamye Edwards, of Prince George
county, is visiting Miss Mamye Fisher.
Miss Ella b. Hart and Miss Maud Pow
ell are visiting friends In King and Queen
county.
Miss Daisy Cartwright left Sunday for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

Then came scroll with Il blowing
whale ut each corner, and then few
lines of the weird song that still rang In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-18

pleasant house party, which has been
IN progress for the past two weeks, is that
ampton county. who live at one Of the
most beautiful homes on the Eastern
Shore Among the guests are Miss Mary
a. JeWett and Mr.. Fred Robins, Jr., OF
Midlothian Va
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-05
MAP OF VERA CRUZ.

over the whole city hung the presence of
winged Death!
The London death rate was is per 900,
but that for Vera Cruz was S3.S. three
times as great as that of the English
troops in the South African war. And yet,
though the people might not live out half
their days, the natives were immune at
least from yellow fever 1t was on strang-
ers aud visitors that the horror fell, or
of those who ventured to sleep within
the town that summer COS, full half,
had persisted miserably.
| came there when winter had checked
the pestilence, and during the fortnight
of my stay only two or three men died
of yellow fever. was not alarmed, for
was too iii TO care what happened, and
dysentery is a sure preventive of yellow
jack; but nights of fever and long days
of pain made me sensitive to an air which
still vibrated with horror The adven-
turers talked in the portals of consul
who fled from his duty, hid himself for
months in the upper rooms of his house,
and abandoned his countrynfen to their
fate. They talked of another consul
who played the man. Theytalked about
the large staff of white men working at
the Port works, and of one hero who
nurseh the living, buried the dead, kept
the works alive, carried courage to those
who sickened of fright. and went with
cool eyes and quiet voice through the
Valley of the Shadow of Death.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-11-05
IT WAS HIS ELEMENT.
the Wise Ones He Was
Right mt Home.

Gracious. but that fellow in check
golf cap is certainly out of his element.
He rolls like a great. big fat porpoise
when he walks" said one seaside swell
to another, relates the New York Times.
Eyes, he is out of his element for
sure. But where would you place him;
have him do the bird act among the
clouds, do the solitary mole stunt under
the sod. or what not?'
II never saw such an ungainly, awk-
ward chap in all my life. He's got
splay feet, hands like hams, and cheeks
like pigs jowls. Suppose he has to
whip his face to make it eat in the morn
ing"
you certainly do not admire his style
of beauty. He isn't graceful as sylph,
he isn't pretty as bird of paradise.
Poor fellow. he knows it, and it bothers
him, too. 1t pains him when he looks in
the glass, and he shuts his eyes when
he sits in the BARRIERS chair. He dare
not waltz, because he interferes, can't
fly. because he hasn't wings; can't dig
in the ground like mole, because he
is created on a different plan. He
can do one thing better than any man
| know, and that is
"Humph. Glad he has got one redeem
ing quality. Heavens. What's that? A
drowning woman in the water beyond
the lifeline-lordy! wish l could swim
like a duck now"
IN h1+l To uraf q
even. It's that queer mans job. see?
There he goes Ever see man shuck
his buds and kick off his shoes like that
fellow did? Phew! How does that dive
strike you? Cut the brine clean as a
knife"
But he'll never reach her in time, SO
slow"
Eyes, out of his element He's in his
element just now, however See the util-
ity of splay feet now? Notice the work
of the hamlike hands? And those fat
pig jowls help to keep him afoat-
there, he's got-no, she sinks, and he's
after her. Up he comes, got her, too.
Here he's swimming with the woman
on his shoulder How's that for a
great fat porpoise who is ungainly and
awkward? ?"
Hes fish, and mighty brave man,
and beautiful to boot"
Precisely in his element, that's all,
uttered the other, as a shout went up
when the lusty water dog came ashore
with his unconscious burden held in
his arms