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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

NlISS IulSOll, WIN IDS Dccl NlSll-
ing here. has returned to her home in
S;aunton.
Mr.. Tracy Kingman, of William and
Mary College, is visiting in the city.
Mr.. W. w. Brock has been spending
the holidays in Louisa.
Miss Matilda Morris, who has been
visiting here, has returned to Clifton
Forge.
Miss Mary Berkeley, of staunton, who
has been the guest of Or. and Mrs.
Charles R. Robins. has returned home
Miss Eta Knightly, who has been
visiting friends in Staunton, has return
ed home.
Miss Ellen Kent has returned to her
mond and Washington.
Professor j. S. Thomas, inspector Of
schools for the Lynchburg district is
in the city on business.
Mrs. Dunn and Miss Annie Dunn. who
have been the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
Meyer Eckenrodc in Fredericksburg,
have returned to Richmond.
Mr.. j. S. Benson. OF stanton, who has
been visiting here, has returned home
Mr. Joseph Moore, of DeHayen, Va,
has returned to the city to resume his
studies.
|, So.
Mr., D. II. Muse, who has been spending
the holidays at his home in Roanoke.
has returned to the medical college hero.
DR.. H.. NJ. Rogers, of Mt. Crawford,
Va will come to Richmond next week to
attend. the Legislature
Miss Matte Tredway is the guest of
friends in Danvile
Mr. Edward Hudgins, who graduated
ut Richmond College last year, has been
spending the holidays With friends here
and left several days ago for the East
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
!, as usual.
WEDDINGS.
Talbot-NeWland.

The wedding of Miss Gertrude Har-
wood Newland to DIR. Robert Slaughter
Talbot, member of the medical staff of
Central State Hospital at Petersburg,
Va. was celebrated at Holy Trinity
Church Wednesday. January third, at
noon. by the Rev. ]. j. Gravatt, of Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church.
After luncheon at the Jefferson
Hotel, DR.. and Mrs. Talbot left for a
tour North. at the end Of which they
will return to live In Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
To Dance On Monday.

The Tuesday German will give its next
Dance on Monday evening. January Sth,
instead of on Tuesday evening, January
9th. The reason of this, is that the
Tuesday Club first anticipated having
ali its dances this season on Monday. al
fernating with the Monday German.
When 1t was decided to change to
Tuesday. January 9Th was the only date
on which the club could not secure the
Masonic Temple. The succeeding
cotillons will be given on Tuesday eve
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
CHESTNUT HILL AND
HIGHLAND PARK

have es: resarned to .heIr home il Danyle. ya.
W, ed Hasrson ,.u Of Third Avenue;
& Miss Alice shater has returned to her home
Ing the past week with relatives In Orange
the Mi guest OF Miss Maude Livesay. Of Richmond.
:" Miss leila Wingleld. after q delightful visit
Of 10 aaS er e ome on Mshand PARK
The Rev. Joseph Rennie., OF Amelia Court
o. Mr. roI Willie Huxter left yesterday for his home
II H. B nnIents On at Chestnut R Hill
Miss Rebecca Clarke. after spending the past
t left eoe sAe
Miss ATe dpss Is seSy es s'
Masters Gordon and MsponaIa Brown p haze Y
a aterhsa Visit is OF" Of several days relatives
S Hs,e Of n seyera 'd days to his parents Third
has 'f Seem ay visiting Hs her aunt Mrs Hudson q
rs$ ss. so Gsss Tn @
ana Daisy %
have renrned sses JOSIE ana Mary Booth
' Mr.. l'. James r. Goodwin. OF Fourth Avenue
was the guest last week q relatives ' IN MIS-
''i nr Thomas warmer OF Crewe, Va, has
been the guest Of his daughter Mrs Mason, OF
Mrs, William Boggs. of Blackstone, va, has
visiting rsalEy,es on N H hssian R HITS
been visiting friends In Powhatan county;
Mrs. Walter Tiler and children, OF Firth
Avenue. are visiting relatives IN Prince George
MY NJ rroxler. Of Fifth Avenue, has returned
home after spending some time IN North Caro-
lira.
a aome 2, on WMlass hhIantt Is. q,
Miss Mary Pemherton has retnrned to Din
wddle county after spending the Christmas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Social and
Personal.
At Lies Toll.Gate.

A little child went singing by my door,
Light as a bird that flies into the south.
Careless OF counter-winds across the
moor,
No word OF wanton winter in her mouth.
Said 1: She'll meet tempest down her
day,
And stumble on the rainy slopes ere
The storms will melt her merry smile
And smother all her little shower of
song"
When she returned she was little child
NO more. looked into her womans
face.
To read tho tempest scars. And yet, she
smiled,
And by my cato she sang little space.
"1Iow can you Sing" cried. who passed
with tripping feet, and childish ring of
glec:
Weary of hall and rain and tempest roar.
Have you no echo of the storm for me?'
"Ah. keeper of the Golden Gate of life"
Said she, these wrinkle-records Of the
That arc my harvest of the stress and
strife,
They are the chiseled trace of smiles
not tears!"
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Two Virginia Brides.

The Charleston News and Courier. of
South Carolina. makes in recent issue
most complimentary mention of two
brides who have lately gone from Vir-
ginia to Charleston.
One of these brides was Mrs. Nellie
Hotchkiss Mccullough. of Staunton, presi-
dent of the jefferson Davis Monument
Association. and now Mrs. George
Holmes: the other. now Mrs. St. John
Alison Lawton as Miss Ruth Jennings,
of Lynchburg, Va. presided last No
vember at the State meeting of the
Daughters of the Confederacy in Rich
nond she being the retiring president of
the Virginia Division on that occasion.
The ground for the Davis monument
was broken by Mrs. Mccullough just
prior to the meeting. Both ladies were
married shortly after. and In regard to
their welcome by the Charleston chapter
OF Daughters, the News and Courier says;
The Charleston chapter of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy held meeting
in their chapter room, Market Hall, oY
Friday and several matters of interest
were discussed At this meeting 1t was
decided that the Daughters entertain at
large reception on Tuesday evening,
from to II o'clock in their chapter room.
honoriug two prominent Daughters of the
Confederacy, who have recently married
Charleston men and will make this city
their future home. All members of the
Charleston chapter will attend the recep-
ton and consider themselves as host
esses''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
DIRECTORS WILL
FILL POST ION.
No Successor Named Yet to
the Late Francis ].
Duke.
WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAYS

There is a fine official position to be
filled by the directors Of the Washington
and Southern Railroad at their next meet
ing. made vacant by the death OF Mr..
Francis Johnson Duke, who for many
years was secretary and treasurer of the
Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac
/, and the Washington Southern, as well as
the secretary of the Richmond. Freder-
| icksburg and Potomac Connection Com
pany, which latter position pays a SAL
airy of $500 year.
Judge William Josiah Leake, president
OF all three Of the companies named
above. was seen yesterday and asked
who would probably be appointed to sue
coed the late Mr.. Duke. Judge Leake
replied.
Il cannot tell you, for the matter is
entirely in the hands of the directors,
who have not met since Mr.. Dukes death.
myself am heartily In favor of promot-
Ing some good man now in the employ
of our roads. 1t is good policy to en-
| courage men who have done their duty
faithfully"
An inquiry at the head offices disclosed
the fact that there is at present no assist
ant secretary and treasurer. and that the
men In the treasurer's office are all quite
young men, who, however, are very eff
cient.
Under the bylaws Of the roads, checks
may be signed by two bonded officials
until new secretary and treasurer is
elected and has qualified
Earnings and Expenses.
Mr.. Joseph w. Coke. comptroller OF the
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
has issued the following statement of
earnings and expenses OF his road for the
month of November and for the five
months from July 1st to December list.
The net earnings for the months of
1903 show large increase over the same
months In 1904.
NOVEMBER, 1906.
Miles eperatea.....,...... 1873 81, i i2s5
Earnings
Passenger mail and ex-
r; ssssss ss1s g g 5s SIS 8 $
Total earnings. 20. se4 . sl.asooss 81
Operating expenses,
structures ..::.....:;..s 2ss.1e4 % s 1884 81
m, msnt 4. $1,000 % a1zlss C.
es s'sH saSsass,: s s4 g 9 til; e
Total expenses......,.s l.ase.5ol7 q si.2l115l 50
Net earnings. 92.7os 4s !; 76s,sl5 q
and tases.............. 1866 90 1886 81
Surplus .....,..........s oos,lel 46 $ 45asls 81
Proportion OF expenses to
gross earnings.......... 50 per cent 81 per cent
For five months July list to November soth
1901 1904.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Fresh Flowers
Mann & Brown
S WEST BROAD STREET

holidays with her mother on Highland Park
Mr.. George Clutter OF Danvie. Va visited
his mother. OF Third Avenue last week.
Miss Mary Powell has returned to her homo
in Goochiand county after spending several
weeks with Miss Florence Baker. OF Fourth
Avenue.
Miss Susie Cieaton has returned TO her school
after spending the past week with her mother
on Fourth Avenue. Chestnut Hin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Julia Sheppard, Miss S. Tresnon, Mr.
Teefy, Travellers Protective Association
Miss Tierney Mrs. Vashon. Mrs j. L..
Wingo, Mrs. ]. E. Wngo. Miss Wilson
Judge s. Witt, Miss NJ. Williams. Miss
8. White, Mr.. w. Whitmore. Miss c..
Wallace, Miss Mary Williams, Mrs
Thomas Wren
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
THE PASSING OF
HON. 10. BLACKBURN
His Defeat in Kentucky Removes
Striking Figure From
Public Life.

The defeat of United States Senator
JOS C. S. Blackburn, of Kentucky. for re-
election by Judge Thos. II. Poynter. re-
moves from public life In Kentucky the
beau ideal of the Democratic masses of
the State, and takes from the national
arena one of the most striking and unique
figures of the present age.
Blackburn is now an old man, having
nearly reached the seventy mark. He was
q brave Confederate soldier and has serv-
ed Kentucky faithfully in the National
Congress for over twenty-five years. Prior
to entering Congress Senator Blackburn
bad served In both branches of the Ken
lucky Legislature and up to the campaign
Just ended there was never any doubt
about his winning when the Democrats
were in power in the state.
but there Is new regime In KENTUCKY
to-day, and 1t went about to accomplish
Blackbprns undoing more than year
ago. Governor Beckllam, one of the most
aslute and brilliant political leaders in the
country, heads what is known as the
State machine" and Judge Thos. II.
POINTER was put forward as Its candidate.
Senator Jas. B. McCreary came to the
did not avail. Senator Blackburn has
many friends in Richmond and has often
visited this city.
Judge Poynter, who won over the old
wheel horse" Is ffty-four years of age,
and Il member Of the Appellate Court
of Kentucky. He is a strong lawyer; a
man OF popularity, has served three terms
In Congress from his district.
1t Is said that Governor Beckham will,
be a candidate to succeed Senator Nc
Creary two years hence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Cantata Postponed.

The cantata entitled THE Passing of
!he Old and the Coming of the New
Year." which was to be given at Leigh
Street Church on Friday evening, jan
uary the fifth. has been indefinitely
postponed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Indiana Asks Questions.

from Ramchandria Naraynn' Kelpa, of Ada
Bnzar lndpro City, India. asking, for literature
peanuts, "
Mr. A, 4. Perry. OF North Dakota, was Q
cal!er on tho Commissioner yesterday. d ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Second Whist Series.

Beth Ahabah Auxiliary will start it's
second series of whist parties at the JEFF
ferson Club to-day, Thursday. at 4 P. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Annual T. P. V. a. Tea.

The annual A P. V. A. tea will be
given this afternoon from to I o'clock
at No. 7o7 East Franklin Street
All A. P. V. A. members are requested
to forward their annual dues to the
treasurer before February first in order
that the association may be spared the
expense OF employing collector
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
Personal Mention.

Miss Ellen Guigon, who has been visit
ing here, has returned to her home in
Staunton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Johnston and chill
dren spent the holidays with Mrs. John
ston's father, Mr.. j. p c. Morris, in
Charlotte, n. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick W. sandman,
who have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Caldwell. of Chattanooga,
were pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
Caldwell and Miss Elsie Caldwell. at an
"at home" given last Friday morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Mrs. Alice Phillips, accompanied by her
niece, Miss Coils Lactey. has been SPEND
ms the holidays in Baltimore Mrs, Phil
lips has returned to Hampton, Yn,,,'but
Miss Lackey Is completing course Of
vocal study at Peabody Institute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Miss Ina Allen, of the womans Col
lege here. spent her holidays in Dan
vile.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04
National Toilet Co., Paris, Tenn

Sold Ii Richmond by
i POLK -cHlLDREY co.,
" TRSGLE DRUG CO.,
6-ANKs's DRUG STORES
and othsrss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

DR.. and Mrs. A.. L. Gray and Mr. and
Mrs. A. e. Gray spent Christmas with
DIR. Gray's parents in Palmyra, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

The Louisville (Ky) Journal Of Dc
cenber 2tth says:
Miss Helen Stevens. of Richmond, Va.
is expected in Louisville about the middle
of January to attend the second Patri-
arch's cotillon with Mr.. Percy Hudson.
She will again be the guest of Mrs. Foster
Thomas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Mrs. S. Glover Winter, of Jacksonville,
Florida. is the guest of friends and Irela-
tives here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Mr.. r. Morris Sayre. of Richmond Col
lege, has returned to the city after
spending the holidays in Hampton, with
his parents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank a, Hill. of North
Carolina, who are now In Richmond will
go to Florida for the rest Of the winter,
returning from that state to Charlottes-
Vile, Va.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-10-11
An Important improvement.

H. b. Sharpless, of Bloomsbury.
who was awarded the contract for
raising the Gillaspy building to con-
form with the change OF grade, was III
Danville yesterday morning and call
ed at city hall where he signed the
necessary papers. All formality relat-
ing to the contract is now complied
with. On Saturday Mr.. Sharpless Will
bring his tools and appliances down to
Danville and on Monday morning he
will begin the raising of the building.
The work will be completed in thirty
days time.
The raising of the building will con-
stitute an improvement, which Will
be of much more Importance to the
borough than as it merely affects the
hotel property; it is the sidewalk re-
pairs that will accompany the work
that will be especially appreciated by
the public.
For nearly a year and half the
pavement at that point has lain near
ly a foot below the street paving, con-
nected with the sidewalk at the He'd
dens House by homely device of
boards so slanting that it has to be
provided with cleats to keep pedes-
trians from slipping and which peo-
pie in derision have denominated
"chicken steps.
J. V. GiIlaspy, the proprietor of the
property, will be responsible for the
sidewalk improvement and he stated
yesterday that he is ready to enter at
once upon repairs. The pavement, he
said, will be raised to the established
grade and will be fixed up i'll way to
conform with the general surround
ihgs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-10-11
Vitrified Brick Pavement.

FOust Bros. have an important work
on hand, which consists of laying a
fine pavement of vitrified brick along
the front of their brewery on Front
street. The primitive stone pavement,
which did service from time immem-
orial, has already been removed, the
stone being purchased by f. .. Hart
man, who will use them in protecting
the river bank at his silk mill.
The example of Foust Bros. should
be followed by many Others about
town, who maintain sidewalks which
are hard to walk upon and not at all
i'll keeping with what is expected of a
progressive town. Here and there, even
in the populous parts of town, there
are properties where no pavements at
all are LAID, but it is question wheth-
er such sidewalk is any worse than
one where the bricks are kicked loose
and awkward and ill-ftting fiagstones
form a rough and uneven surface that
makes walking over them trial and
hardship.
There is scarcely meeting but coun-
Gil calls some property owner to ac-
count and gives him the usual ultim-
atum, that he fix up the sidewalk with
in che legal limit, otherwise the bor-
ough will do the work at his expense.
Nevertheless, sidewalk repairs, like
street repairs, 90 on slowly. Only a
few more weeks remain where such
work can be done to any advantage
and the best possible use should be
made of time intervening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-10-11
Married at St. Joseph's Church.

Miss Almira Perry, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Perry and John
Ward, both of this city, Were married
yesterday morning at O'Clock III st.
Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. Nj. |.
O'Reilly performing the ceremony.
Miss Jennie Hickey was bridesmaid
and Frank Perry acted as groomsman.
Mr. and Mrs Ward left yesterday af-
ternoon for a wedding trip to New
burg, New York, and upon their re-
turn to Danville they will reside with
the brides parents on North Mill
street The bride was the recipient of
q number of useful and handsome pre-.
sents.
The guests at the wedding were /:
Mrs David Curtis, of York; Miss
Name Maher, of Plymouth; Mr.. and
Mrs. William Evans and daughters
Nell and Teresa, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Turner and son Ray, of Bloomsbury
and from Danville, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Pursel, Mrs David Montgom
cry, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hovies,
Mrs. Conner Metherell and son Conner,
Miss Mary Gartland. Mrs. Perry Deem,
Miss Helen Deem, Mrs Margaret Nor
an, Miss Cassie Garland. and James
Dougherty.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-10-11
Carrying Crowds.

A good many Danville people attend
ed the Bloomsbury fair yesterday
travelling via the Danville and Blooms
burg street railway. 1t is true there
was no such an exodus to ouI neigh
boring town as will likely take place
today and tomorrow should the wealth
er prove favorable.
All the cars were i'll commission,
running on twenty minute schedule.
The three closed cars, newly painted
and renovated, presented very at
tractive appearance. The open cars,
however, Notwithstanding the cool
atmosphere, seemed to have the call
and were always full.
General Manager Miller has every
thing in ship shape for carrying the
crowds, which no doubt today will
break all records. Obliging and COM
petent crews have been supplied for
all the cars, while to facilitate mat
ters. Conductor Raver has been assign
ed place at the trolley terminus here
to sell tickets to the waiting crowds.
These tickets, not only reduce the cost
of the trip to twenty-five cents, but
also obviate the trouble and delay
caused by making change while on the
| trim
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-10-11
Wholesale Arrests rIade.

The State fish wardens have made
rich haul. as anyone might have judg-
ed from the appearance of Squire Ship
mans office in Sunbury yesterday af
ternoon. From Sunbury to George
town the wardens have been doing de-
tective work, and few days ago they
arrested every fisherman, who through
ignorance or folly, had attempted to
safely thread his way through the in
tricacies of the State fishing statutes,
and seek the scaly inhabitants OF the
Susquehanna in different ways than
with the conventional hook, line and
earth worm.
The laws regarding outlines proved
the means by which the wardens made
their biggest haul No longer can the
honest fishermen safely set his lines
and freely draw his tribute from the
waters. He must attach his name to
his lines, he must not catch certain
fish, he must not leave his lines i'll dur
ing hours, known best TO lawyers and
wardens. After being arrested several
times and paying fines. costs and wit
ness fees, he will be wise if he does
not leave them in at all
The culprits were SO numerous that
the large office of Squire Shipman was
filled to its full capacity and an over
flow remained on the curbstone out
side. Evidently accurate knowledge of
the law had been slow to penetrate the
minds of the sportsmen element Of
GEORGETOWN
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-10-11
ONLY FIVE CASES
Of D|PHTHER|A

An editorial in the Philadelphia
Inquirer yesterday unwittingly link
ed Danville with Bloomsbury and Ber
wick where diphtheria is rampant and
then proceeds to make some insinua-
tions rejecting on the physicians.
which so far as Danville is concerned
will. no doubt, be resented by the
doctors.
The full measure of injustice done
by the editorial, which follows below,
is apparent when it is stated that
there are but five cases OF diphtheria
in Danville az present. This is the
number given representative of the
News yesterday by the local registrar,
Dr. ShultZ. 1t is true that two deaths
have occurred but only one of these
was in the borough. The disease is
easily under control, there being only
five cases now as against seven in Sep
tember
The Inquirer has the following:
Tyrone, Berwick, Danville and Blooms
burg, four of the prettiest towns in
the State, are wrestling with the diph
theritic scourge. At the last accounting
| Tyrone had seventeen cases. The 9th
ers gave no figures, but at Berwick
the Sunday schools were closed and
the public schools were closed this
week. Somewhat similar reports en-
anated from Bloomsbury, where the
visitation was doubly unwelcome be-
cause of the county fair. We cannot
vouch for the truthfulness of what we
are now going to say, but it is rumor-
ed that the authorities were trifie
slow getting to work right in several
of these places. An unwillingness to
have the facts become known, a physi
clan or two who dreaded the effect of
the truth upon his general practice; in
short, the usual causes operated to
claim additional victims. And what
good did secrecy do either the doctors
or their patients?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-10-11
EMPLOYED on South Side

A large number of Danville work
men are employed on the new siding
being constructed by the Pennsylvania
railroad company on the south side OF
the river. Some twenty-five OF these
were transferred to the scene of the
freight wreck near Sunbury Tuesday
morning and, first clearing away the
wreckage and afterward repairing the
track, were kept at work there all
Wednesday night. Yesterday morning
they were brought up to South Dan
willie and permitted to return to their
homes for much needed rest. The men
although "A little weary were in excel
lent spirits They lost no time, how
ever, in seeking their firesides