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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
The President Of France.

Be good enough to indicate the pro-
nunciation of the name of the recently
elected President OF France. and oblige
CONSTANT READER.
The name is Clement Armand Fallieres
and. as best our type will serve to show.
Is should be pronounced Claymon. with
very little sounding OF the M: Armon,
the IN" sounded as before; Fniryare.
with the tress on the first syllable in
Clement and Armand, and level stress in
Falieres.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
The Price of Sugar.

Please inform mo through you query
and answers" column what Is meant by
sugar advancing five points. or how many
cents does one point mean on the hun
dred pounds? READER.
Sugar is priced by the hundred pounds.
SO that every point is cent. An adj
vance Of five points. therefore, would be
five cents In the hundred pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
United States Army.

Please answer the following; /, How
many men in the standing army Of the
United States? 2. When and BY whom
was the circulation OF blood discovered?
has been most read? 4. What Irish pa
tr!ot was captured when he returned to
say goodbye to his sweetheart?
Respectfully, ], w. r.
V.sss. 2. William Harvey in 1918.
s. No one knows. 4. Robert Emmett.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
Insufficient Data.

Please state In your query column the
reader: ' -
! "A" owns a place and rents II to 'B"
and d" lets &C. fill tho ice-house on tho
place for himself, and "B' moves away
ana a "A. moves In Can 20" continue to
and &c" is a negro7 READER1
This question cannot be intelligently
answered without knowing the nature OF
BIS lease.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
The English Family.

II w. II. L., who makes enquiries
about e, Joseph ]. English. will call at. e14
g ias Main street, and ask for, tho under-
JOSEPH J(ACTS) ENGLISH, Jr.
Query Column" in your Sundays
paper w. H. l.. asks IL Joseph j. English
ana wife are living. No. thoy are both
dead, and have been for somo years.
al. MRS. II. M. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04

the food stopped up In them at tina. rarlia-
ular tins.
These emergency drugs relieve the
immediate trouble, but do not relleve It's
Cause.
The same trouble will therefore recur
again till that Cause is removed per-
manen,ly.
Tho chief cause Of Constipation and
Indigestion is weakness OF the Muscles
that contract the lntestines and Bowels.
Carcarets are practically TO the Bowel
Muscles what Massage and Cold Bath
are to the Athletic Muscles.
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a,lswered unlesg wo had before us an ok

answered unless wo had before us an ex-
act copy OF the contract
(D Assuming n breach Of contract, tho
buyers can maintain suit for damages
against tho husband Notwithstanding the
iwife's refusal to sign. The wife cannot
be compelled to sign the decd
@. and AS Good Work.
It may interest you to know that
the inquiry which you kindly published
for me, about George ID. Cooper, Co. a,
In tho New york Journal, and cnlnc to
tho notice OF the N. Y. state authorities,
who have given mo information which
or some Of his Relatives. Yours s,nocrely.
MILTON w. HUMPHREYS.
We thank our correspondent for this
thoughtful attention to @ Ind a. We love
TO know that we are doing good.-Edltor
Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
Confederate Roster,

Was there such u Confederate organizn-
ton as Coytoss Battery, Wright's .Artil-
lery? Respectfully. a. u.
There seems to have boon no Coytcs's
Battery. Possibly tho reference Is to
otey Battery. G. G. otey. captain, which
was attached TO the Thirteenth Battalion
(Arajor Boggs) as Company A.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
Rural Carriers.

4. =
/. Can a rural carrier pass over the same
road more than once on the Same trip?
moan does he not have to go one why and
return another, from point where no
starts?
2. Can he get n rs mile route with lass
! thnna1o0 names on his potltlon7
I 3. Does he have to stand an examine
ton before getting q routo7
A SUBSCRIBER
!. A rurnl carrier receives his instruc-
ton from tho postmaster at tho post
ofico whero his route starts, as to tho
manner OF working his route, In accor-
dance with instructions from the Post
once Department.
2, All rural routes arc established by q
departmental special agent, inter having
covered the route, and being satisfied that
such route is within the postal laws
8. Yes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
The Gworth Limit.

Please inform mo according to your
pest knowledge at what age mon stop
growing. ~ A READER.
Speaking very generally and referring
TO the temperate zone men attain fun
height at 81 and full breadth at As years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
QUERIES AND
ANSWERS
a Miller's Rights.

Has one miller the right to run his
aawdust into anothers pond and fill 1t
up? SUBSCRIBER.
He has no right to MI up the pond,
and can be made to pay any damage he
may cause thereby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
Measurement Of Lumber.

mvaSQI Sk1lCAlI VI LuIllUcEs
Please decide for mo how much lumber
there Is in piece 12x12 at ono end and
6x6 at tho other, II feet long. Also .
piece 12xl2 at one end and Sxl2 at tho
othor. 10 feet long.
In the first case we have a frustrum OF
a pyramid. Therefore we add the lower
base and upper base and mean pro-
portlonai. between these. divide the sum
by 8 and multiply by the height Or e1-
pressing tho volume in cubic Inches we
have 1-S GA + 10 + s8) x Ia ms the vol
ume. Divide this by Ia and we have 81
feet. board measure.
In tho second case we have a frustrum
Of wedge whose volume. therefore, is
half the sum OF the bases. multiplied by
the height. This easily reduces to 30
feet, board measure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
The Little Doctor in
your Vest Pocket

MAEE the thin. round-cornercd little
N Enamel Box belowl When
carried In your vest pocket II
~ means Health-lnsurance.
II contains Six Candy Tablets Of
pleasant taste, almost as pleasant as
chocolate.
Each table. is working dose Of Cas-
carets, which acts like Exercise on tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
What stumped Him.

The Dwarf--"The lightning calculator
seems TO be Off in his work.
The Giant-r"Yes. Ever since last pay
day he has been trying to figure out how
ne can pay q $40 beard bill out OF a
salary OF $3.50, minus sa.25 in fines
Judge.
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SUBSCRIRER.

!. Until the General Assembly orders
n resale Of the lands purchased by the
Commonwealth, the land is not sold for
less than the taxes. County treasurers
are authorized to sell the timber stand
ing upon land for the current, taxes
thereon, on the failure Of the person
charged with tho taxes to pay the same.
g. II personal property taxes nre paid
inadvertently the same may be refunded
by the treasurer before 20 makes his
final settlement with tho Auditor. III,
however, the settlement has been made.
the Taxpayer must have recourse to the
Legislature for relief.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
A String Band.

Could number of persons combined.
with different kinds of stringed instru-
ments, properly be called string bandit
Please answer In your query column.
CONSTANT READER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
The Tax Laws.

/. Will the State sell land bought for
taxes for less than the amount of taxes
due? Will the State sell timber off said
land? Who can ! write to for Informs
tlon?
Q. II am assessed with personal
property don't own and pay the tax,
how can / get 1t back?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04

box. and receive it at a postoffice. If no
so desires, If the box is absolutely his
own personal property.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04

Neither is 1t like
Castor OIL, Clycerlne,
or other Oily Laxa-
tives that sim ply
lubricate the Intes-
tines for transit OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
all other Diseases.

Vest Pocket" box 10 cents.
Be sure you get the genuine, made
only by the Sterling Remedy Company.
and never sold In bulk. Every tablet
stamped "CCc."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04

Bowels. and Liver.
II will not purge,
upset the stomach.
Because II Is no
driver" like Salts, S
dunn, Calomel, Jala
SIENNA, nor Apericnt
Waters.
These waste Dlgcs-
tive Juices Of the
syste m needed to-
morrow, in merely
flushing out tho Bow
els today.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-04
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES B. FUNSTEN,

'The itemiacd report has been received.
but is too long for publication. The totals
are only given.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10
SYMPHONY CONCERTS ON
NOV. n, JAN. 3, MARCH 7

The Boston symphony orchestra will
give three concerts I'm Providence on Nov.
22. Jan. and March Z, the season sale for
which will open Monday msrning at
steinert's music store. s27 Westminster
street.
Not since the Boston Symphony orches-
ira was organized has there been such
general and widespread interest in it's
plans as this year This is due TO the en-
gagement OF Or. Karl Muck of the Royal
Opera, Berlin, as conductor for the pres
ent season only. having received leave
of absence for that time from the German
emperor None OF the previous conduc-
tors, however much fame they may have
won since, came to America with any
such reputation as DIR. Muck.
DIR. Muck. for IA years, has been a prln-
oipal conductor OF the Royal Opera In
Berlin, and In recent years practically
the whole responsibility Of that great In
stitution has rested on his shoulders.
Before that he had had extensive operatic
and concert experience In Prague. Graz
and Brunn and other cities; and since he
has been In Berlin he has been not only
one Of the conductors OF the celebrated
Vienna philharmonic concerts, but one OF
the most sought after guests" In Eu-
rope Or. Muck belongs 10 that small
group OF men which includes MAILER OF
Vienna, Motu OF Munich. weinsartner OF
Berlin. Nikiseh of Lsipsic and Richter Of
London, who have raised the art Of con-
Quoting to a dignity quite unknown be-
fore.
The nrst concert will bring no roloist.
for It IL thought best to have 40 import.
ant figure AZ Or, Mack uBebseured by
the presence OF a soto artist Fer tho
second concert the orrhertra will bring a
young pianist. Germalne sehnltser, Of
Austrian birth. virtuoso Of highest rank,
and "a most beautiful girl. The sooist at
tho third concert will be Prof Willy Hess,
whose fame az n violin vlrtuoso grows
with each succeeding season,
The prices for season tickets will be
the same ms last year 81 and &c. according
to location. The sale OF seats FOR tho
fret concert will open at Stcinerts inusle
store on Monday morning, Nov. 10,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10
LOCAL CHAPTER
LEADS ACTORS
ALLIANCE WORK

Providence chapter of tho Actors
Church Alliance of America yesterday
afternoon 'and evening in Infantry hall
held an entertainment and sale that
nctted a good sum FOR the work Of the
alliance
The fancy table was in charge of Mrs.
f. III. Beardsley and Mrs. J. swasey. Mo-
dox was dispensed by Miss Sarah Daw
son and Miss Matte Ambach. attired in
Indian costumes
Nine Allidah told fortunes; and at at
tractive table containing bead work was
in charge OF Miss Elsie May Pimble. The
flower table was conducted Miss Alice
Howe and Miss Bertha b. Walker. dress
cd as a butterfly and Carmen. respective
~
Mrs Frank c. Howe and Mrs. James
Cameron had charge of the cake and
cream table.
Mrs. Edyth Totten McGrath OF New
York, VINO represents the national branch
OF the Actors Church Alliance Of Amer
lea spoke OF the work OF the national
body and called attention to the banner
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10
EMPIRE THEATRE

Among the-il@ -il@t-ef-nusical comedies
again this season ls Down the Pike.
lr which Johnny and. Emma Ray will ap-
pear ut the Empire theatrs next week.
rhls Offering IL termed "a musical farce"
ara Is designed for laughing purposes
only.
The central figure around which the fun
revolves Is the Janitor OF modern apart
ment house, played by Mr.. Ray. Among
his tenants 10 a henpecked broker with a
iealoas wife. The unfortunate wife en-
cages a detective to watch him: and In
order TO evade the detective the husband
diss sgises himself as the Janltor, and com
plications begin, These are intensified
when the wlfe's brother makes up TO I'M
rtfsonate the husband In an effort To
borrow money, and still another janitorial
Disguise is assumed by the lover OF the
bl oker's pretty niece.
From this point on the fun Is fast and
incessant: and the second act sees the
various characters transferred 70 the 81.
Louis fair when the bewildered wife and
detective pursue the faithless husband
along the Pike.
The scenic mountings OF this production
Is said TO De unsurpassed for beauty and
the costuming Is extremely rich In sup
PORT Of Mr. and Mrs. Ray will be seen
some OF the cleverest people IN their lines.
including Dan Coleman. Ford Sterlin. Sam
Goldman, Louis Powers. Harry Thornton,
rom j. Leo, VIII Llewllyn. Grace Cum
mirgs. julia Sweeney, Jessie Chapman,
Gertrude Davis, with a chorus OF thirty
charming girls, who kow how TO sing and
dance.
The usual Tuesday. Thursday eai Eat
ureoy metinees Will be given.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10

ever material was necessary to give this
figure an interesting. life-like setting.
Beside this important novelty Mr. VIII
lard will present another unfamiliar role,
that OF BENJAMIN Goldhnch, in sydney
Grundy's quaint comedy, "A Pair OF Spec
tacles." He first appeared In this part
last season soon after his last engagement
here. and the performance found such
favor with the public that II has contin-
ued TO occupy a prominent place in his re-
pertoire.
Still another, and a much more dra-
matte novelty will be the presentation. IN
conjunction with David Garrick' OF
dramatization OF Rudyard KiplinE's vivid
story. THE Man Who Was" q one-act
play In which Mr. Willard has had a bril-
liant success. IL is described as a most
remarkable protrayal. and one wholly
distinct from anything else this versatile
actor does. The title character II Aus
tin Linamason. a British officer, who dis
appeared In the Crimean war. and after
20 years OF hardships IN the convict mines
of 5iberin returns a. mental and physical
In arms. who supposed him dead.
The repertoire for the week will be:
Monday aud Tuesday nights and Wednes-
DAY matinee. Colonel Newcome;" Wed
nesday evening. David Garrick' and
The Man Who Was" Thursday evening.
THE Middleman;" Friday evening. "A
Pair of Spectacles." Saturday matinee,
The Professors Love story" and Sat-
urday night the engagement Will close
with tom Pinch"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10

introduced to remarkable type OF a
roundngs with the power of a sover-
eign, a figure which, though true to life.
is rarely found in the Russian Ghetto
Left widow while still young wo-
man, she takes the burden OF educating
her children. managing large house
hold and conducting an extensive bust
ness upon her own shoulders, and car
ries everything on so successfully that
she becomes an object OF wonder ana
admiration.
Her elder son Yosele falls in love with
the daughter OF Reb Nochemze, an inn
poverished bungler. and though Mirele is
at once suspicious, she yields 10 her son
and arranges the match. Yosele's bride
and her greedy parents no sooner enter
the Fires household than rebellion is ex-
pressed against the undisputed authority
OF Mirele Fires. The wife instigates her
husband and his brother DAME 20 de-
mand a division OF the property be-
queathed by their father
Mirele recites to them that their father
went bankrupt and died Of a broken
heart. She tells how she took the ruined
20 state OF prosperity and paid their
fathers creditors. Schendele, finding
that her husband did not inherit the
wealth that she thought he did, accuses
Mirele OF deception; and Reb Salman,
Mireles business man and for 30 years
a friend of the family. is charged with
theft. Mirele is driven TO take refuge
in the home of Reb Salman, She starts
anew and conducts a prosperous business
in partnership with Salman. while the
Fires household and business concern
falls to pieces. Toward the end of the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10
MR. WILLARD PROMISES
RARE DRAMATIC TREATS

Since his last appearance in this city,
Mr.. r. S. Willard has enriched h,s roper
toire by the addition of two plays that
will be seen here during his engagement
At the Providence opera house, opening
Nov. 1s
one of these Is Colonel Newcombe."
which wos 30 great a success IN London
last season In this play Mr.. willard
seems TO have provided himself with one
Of those strongly human yet simple
hearted characters In the Interpretation
Of which he so greatly exoels: and the
character created by Thackorsy. Michael
Morton. the author OF the play, is said 20
have transferred 20 the stage with re-
markable 1delity. though Il II dlselaiined
that there was any attempt 20 drsmatiEe
the novel. Mr.. Morton contented himself
with the salient features and Incidents
IN the experience OF the character OF Col
Thomas Newcome during the latter years
Of his llfe, and drew from the book what
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10

he attained when he was eo-star with
"Old Hoss" Hoey has not diminished a
bit. With an exceptionally capable COM
pany. including Charles H. Hopper, the
former star and originator OF "Chimmie
Fadden" Mr.. Evans will present a roll
licking farce comedy It's Up to You,
William" by George Arliss. the clever
Englishman who made such big hit with
the original Darling OF the Gods COM
pany. This twenty Minute farce is said
10 crowd more hearty laughs into that
short space OF time than many three-act
comedies. Certainly. f reports are to be
believed It is the funniest one-act offering
vaudeville has ever had and IL capitally
suits Mr.. Evans delightfully."- unctuous
personality.
The lie Brun opera trio will be a big
attraction for lovers OF good vocal music.
This act includes Madame Antoinette Lee
Bvun. Fritz y. Huttmann and James +.
Stevens. all artists Of recognized stand
Ing IN operate circles, who will present
scenes from I'll Trova tore. -
Fred Ray. a popular fun-maker, will
appear with his company i'm a new Roman
travesty, which Is said 10 be quite the
funniest Offering the inimitable burlesquer
has yet had ana though it is the most
veritable nonsense that many blue-stock-
ings might scorn. IL never fails Of it's pur-
pc se-to drive away care and worriment
and make everyone who sees il enjoy a
hearty. wholesome laugh.
The Ollivotti Troubadours Is another
musical feature that seems bound TO prove
a big treat. These two men. one a violin
isl and the other a guitarist, are OF the
callbre seen all too rarely in vaudeville.
but sure to be heartily appreciated by
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10
IMPERIAL THEATRE

All the desirable elements OF hlsh-alaas
musical comedy will be presented a tho
lmrer!a. theater nSxt week hy Tie Col
ohidi Bellies" an attraction that "a rot
raiy hsW III its titis, bat IN svssy ethsF
sea5o, n has a chorus OF yeuha ana
stfiahGy giFiA, pretty ~ faha and fsrii
ana beautifully eoatumsd, well drilled,
hnd with ezesiisnt voices, that they know
how 10 Use, There ara eas.sslsss of gsas
bgni2sd talent. who offer riasa and ssas
hpeelaltieB not TO be surpassed,
AZ tho head OF the company Is ore pf
the highest salaried comedians IN farce
camedy. Charles Robinson, whose versa.
tility aud power for creating Laughter ara
well known. Mr.. Robinson, surrounded
hy the entire company, hrst appears In q
musical farce, entitled The BABY
Faras." This Is a unique orssiion snd
electrical effects, and tunsful musical
numbers. In which the pretty chorus
siris may appear 10 tie best advantage,
while the comedians hsye hs9u pT1Viaed
with many mirth-conpellin situations.
In the vaudeville oiio Charles Robinson,
6ffcrz his w6ll-knowa Tramp specially,
commenting Oh topical events and sing
inz original parodies. The Milton De
and the DO Long Sisters, tina eleverest Of
n; usicai artists present their original
sketch. "The Constable" charies Fake,
tenor will illustrate the latest songs,
Lawrence. Edwards and Richmond Will
present an original travesty sklt, Cook
and Phillips will exchange amusing
pleasantries on the topics OF the day, and
Rose CaTlin will offer the newest vocal
creations In her captivating style,
For a finale the entire company VIII
present pretentious farce, entitled
cohen the Count" in which each MEM
ber of the company Is given n conseniai
role. The music is bright and tinsling.
the comedy crisp ans spicy, and the en-
tire farce is fitting finale 70 an excel
lent bill.
The usual daily low-price matinees for
ladies and children will be given: and
Thursday will he amateur night as usual.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10
NICKEL THEATRE

Some brand new and amusing pictures
the erst three Gays of next week, includ-
ms "Kathleen Mavourneen," the beautiful
Irish Irish drama which Is one OF the
he,t-lllsed picturss the motion picture
machine ever turned out "A Country
man IN Paris is the title or another new
picture that is big laughing hit and "A
Childish Match" was such a big hit the
last three DAYS % the week that IL has
retained for three more days. Bob Alden
VIII sing the beautiful Indian bs Had
lola" with uncommonly beautiful illus
trations.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-10

tribute TO the fun making A feature OF
the program viii be the re-appearance OF
Little Zena Keife. the talented juvenile
entertainer, who has many warm friends
and admirers won through her appearance
with the Pawtucket end Providence Albee
stock companies with the Providence Al
bee stock company last summer in ""rhs
silver KingJ. Little Miss Keife with the
llttl' pony recently given to her by b. r.
Keith, will give a number OF lively sing
ing and dancing features
Murphy & Francis. gingery coiored come
cians, and the Columbia Fou~ In med
ley OF harmony and fun. will be capital
features, and Delmore q Oneida will ap-
pear in their daring perch equilibristic
net Others on the bin will be Mozarto.
novelty instrumentahst; Earle a Bartlett.
In a comedy sketch; Morton. Temple q
Morton, in "A Little Of Everything" and
The Keith motion pictures with all new
films.