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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
SOUTH BOSTON SOCIAL
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SOUTH BOSTON, VA. January a.
An informal Gance was given by the
young men Of South Boston at the Ma
sonic Temple Tuesday evening. The mu-
sic was furnished by tho local orchestra.
Those dancing We're:
Miss Mamie Darlington, with DR.. I.
Is. Brisgs; Miss Louise Penick. with Jack
Brookes; Miss Louise Owen. with John
lawson; Miss Rose Watkins. with T. n.
Glaze; Miss Ruth Singleton. with Charles
Barksdale; Miss Willie Easley, with Lewis
Johnston: Mrs. @. j. Hunt, Arch. Glenn
and John Ensley.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. q. r. Faulk-
ner entertained at cards in honor OF her
friends. Progressive euchre was played
throughout the afternoon. Delicious re-
freshments were served, after which a
dainty china bon-bon bowl was presented
to Mrs. Samuel r. GIlliand, the winner
OF the prize. as star player OF the occa-
sion.
Mr. and Mrs. R. 9. Beazley entertained
large number of their young friends In
honor OF their guest, Miss Lula Cosby.
Games Of various kinds were indulgAd in
and vocal and instrumental music were
enjoyed until a late hour, after which
dainty refreshments were served.
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
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( FARAIvILLN, VA. January 27.-Pro-
fessor A NJ. Soule, who has charge of
the experiment station OF the Department
OF Agriculture at V. P. l.. Black:fours.
gave an enjoyable and profitable lecture
In the auditorium Thursday evening, jan
uary %. There was full attendance Of
students and townsmen, who were deeply
interested in the practical discussion OF
important questions pertaining to success
full farm lifea tho building. preservation,
and enrichment of soil; proper plant food
and It's results; the nature and purpose
of the right sort Of farming Implements;
the selection ana Improvement of seed
types and plant types 30 as to yield
large Increase In various crops: the best
types of cattle and stock, and the value
of school gardens to the cause of agrl-
culture. These themes are seldom or
argument Is needed to show that teach
ers should have as deep an understands
ing ns possible Of subjects so vital to the
prosperity Of Virginia. Mr.. J. G. NATION
assisted the speaker by managing the
excellent stereopticon views with which
the lecture was profusely illustrated.
The commencement exercises OF the
mid-year graduating class begin on Sat-
urday evening, January 9th, with the
class-night programme. Rev. ]. B. VIM,
OF Petersburg, will preach the baccalaur-
cate sermon In the auditorium Sunday
evening, the twenty-eighth Tho delivery
of diplomas will occur on Monday even
ing, when Dr. 8. G. Mitchell, of Rich
mond. will address the class
Mr. and Mrs, n. Tucker Graham most
nleasantly entertained at supper Tuesday
evening, january 2sd, tho following men,
hers of the graduating class: Misses Mary
Ford. Price Startling, Roy Rogers, Estelle
Price and Henrletta Dunlap.
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CREWE SOCIAL
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CREWD, VA, January 27.-Cards are
out announcing the marriage Of Miss.
Matte Blanton, second daughter Of Mrs.
Lucy Rlanton, and Mr.. Fl. John Elliott
formerly of Elizabeth City, N. e., but
now with the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road. with headquarters here. The mar
ringe will take place at the Methodist
Church Tuesday evening, the soth
Captain j. Mooring, near Moran Station,
father of Mrs. Alice Harper. is quite III.
Ills children are at his bedside. He is in
his eighty-sixth year. and Is now living
at the Same place, in the same house,
that he brought his wife to as n bride,
sixty-one years ago. She Is still living
and attends to her housekeeping at the
age OF eighty-four
Mrs. DR. Bryant entertaine dat cards
Friday afternoon. The usual club MEM
bers attended.
Mr.. Thomas. Young MEMS Christian
Association secretary, OF Richmond. gave
some earnest talks to large audiences
ct the Presby terian Church this week.
This was q ontlnuatton OF the meetings
conducted by pr. Porter, Of Newport
News. l2
Mrs, Edward Moore and baby Will visit
South Boston next week, ". AZ t..s,ss y
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WILMINGTON, N. C.
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WILMINGTON. n. c., January 2T.-
Dances and wedding announcements were
the cardinal features of society life this
week. Both the January germans OF the
LArioso and LAgile Clubs transpired.
and each was an elegant affair. The ger
man OF the former took place Wednesday
night and was led by Mr.. Clayton Giles.
Jr., and that OF the latter was held Fri
day evening, being led by Mr.. Paul Can't
well. Each was largely attended and
many visitors Were present Especially
large was the visiting representation at
tho dance Of the LArioso Club. and these
visitors included Miss Nellie Randolph
Selden, of Richmond Va; Mrs Tenche
Cox. OF Asheville: Miss Archer, Of Chapel
Hill. and Mrs. Hilton, of New York.
Three wedding announcements have
been made that are of Importance to So
ciety. Only tho date for one has been
Mills and Mr.. Joseph w. Yates, the time
being the 26th of February. Both are
very popular, and Mr.. Yates is cashier of
the Atlantic National Bank. this city.
The other announcements are of the
wedding of Miss Elizabeth Pearsall to
Mr.. Henry Lacy Hunt. and Miss Helen
pozier. of Columbus, Ga. to Mr.. Thomas
B. Willard.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry NJ Flagler are now
entertaining party OF Wilmington So
ciety folks, the ones who were their
guests at Yuletide in ST. Augustine. at
White Hall. Palm Beach, Florida.
The date for the marriage Of Miss Ell
eanor Chase Emerson, Oldest daughter OF
President Il. M. Emerson. of the Atlantic
Coast Line, to Mr.. Cornelius vanLeuven
has been appointed as April 18th.
George B. Elliott. ESQ. assistant gem
eral counsel of the Atlantic Coast Line. is
being welcomed back heartily by society
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PEOPLE IN CAROLINE
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ROWLING GREEN, VA. January 27-
Mrs. w. 70. Barr left this week to visit
relatives in Pennsylvania.
Mrs, Leiper M. Robinson spent the past
week In Fredericksburg visiting friends,
Mrs. n. 8. Coghill has gone to Stafford
county to visit her parents,s
Mr.. and Mrs. L. n. Martin visited
Tredericksburg this week !.
Mrs. Robert A.. Coghill spent several
DAYS this week In Richmond visiting
friends.
Mrs. DR.. w. Il. Broaddus spent the past
week in Richmond visiting friends
Mr.. H. r. Coghill. who has been sick
for several months, has improved and
he hopes to be out soon.
Mr.. Joel Haines. who has been quite
sick, Is now much better. being able to
be In his store.
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People in Powhatan.
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PoWHAT.aN C. FL, VA. January ~
Miss Matte o. Tilman, daughter of
Clerk j. A. Tllman, is quito sick at his
residence here. Her many friends hope
she will soon be up again.
Mrs. G. L. English. of this clace. is on
visit to her father, Mr.. Richard Bowles.
of Petersburg. Va.
Mr.. Chauncey Foster and wife are at
Hotel Atkinson. Mr. Foster Is employed
at the factory of the Hardwood Novelty
Company. near this place.
Mr.. James Oliver. who lives near here,
is sick with pneumonia.
Miss Pattie Hobson and Miss Belle
Fleet were the guests OF Miss Gay Miller
to-day.
Sheriff w. r. Davis was in your city
one day last week.
Mr.. Hooper, who has been quite sick
with pneumonia, is thought to DO some
what better. but he is still quito Sick
Mr.. p. G.. Miller. who has been here for
some time past, left here to-day for
Mecklenburg county. where he has been
/ employed as deputy clerk of that county.
He is expected to return here to attend
Circuit Court. which convenes here Mon
day. the 9th of February.
There are several new buildings near
the courthouse in course Of erection,
which will soon be completed.
Rev. j. w. Reynolds, now OF Goochland,
will soon move to the village to live. He
has bought or traded with Senator Joseph
P. sadler In the old homestead formerly
owned by DR.. A. s. Mayo. eS-clerk Of
this county
DR.. R. D. Tucker has purchased the
old homestead Of the late Judge William
Pope Dabney. and has moved in.
The bank building that is being erected
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The Hay Shippers.
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STAUNTON, VA. January 27.-The
Virginia Hay Shippers Association this
week elected Mr.. w. G. Ellison. OF
Waynesboro. president; Mr.. C. F. Coh-
ron, secretary and treasurer. The meet
ing was large one, representing all OF
the most Important shipping points in
the Valley. The main matter under
discussion was the adjustment OF de-
murrage charges. The body resolved to
take advantage of the protection OF the
demurrage rules as prescribed by the
Virginia Corporation Commission, which
allows them the privilege of claiming
from the railroad company 81 a day for
failing to supply cars when ordered for
loading. in order to Offset the charges
imposed upon the shipper by the Vir-
ginia Car Service Association.
A committee was appointed to see IL
tho local rates could not be reduced so
as to increase the price Of hay to farm
ers to nearby points. where Western
hay Is now sold and delivered on lower
rates than from the Valley.
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sTAuNToN. SOCIAL
,s-.,,,l ~ Tho ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ErAIfNTON, VA, January 2I.-Mrs. NJ.
w. Mercereau entertained the Young
Married Ladies' Club Wednesday, after
noon at whist. One attractive figure was
the tailies In the shape of a shower
bouquet OF violet ribbons 10 the ends
OF which each lady as she won a game
attached violet. Tho violet color scheme
was carried out in the elegant refresh
ments served, the Ices having frozen vio-
lets. and tire bonbons violet, and II bunch
OF vioets with each plate.
Those present were Mesdames Julius
L.. wiz. Lacy Gibson, Franklin NJ. Hang
err. Charles P. stenrns. William j. Perry,
r NJ Parkins, Thomas Hogshead. h.
Clay Miller. Fitzhugh Elder, Godfrey Hen
kel Glasgow Armstrong. Times II. Wood
ward. George A. Sprinkel, j. Harry
worthington and Frank w. Bell and Miss
Jennel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry D. Peck. on Tues
day evening. entertained the Beverly
Manor Chapter OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. and quite a num-
her OF gentlemen were invited to share
the pleasure of the entertainment.
Receiving with MT and Mrs. Peck were
the regent Mrs. j. F. Efrnger: late re-
gent. Mrs. G. G.. Gooch. Mrs. j. A..
Alexander had charge OF the literary
part OF the evening. tho subject OF her
delightful and Instructive programme be-
Ing princeton College" Her paper on
the founding and history OF Princeton
was n most able one.
Miss Marchand. OF the Mary Baldwin
Seminary faculty, also read n paper on
tho Inner Life and Traditions" of the
college. which was written by Mr.. Peyton
Cochran, a prominent attorney of this
bar.
Miss NATION. also of the Mary Baldwin
Seminary, also delivered an address on
Princeton.
After the meeting all repaired to the
diniugroom, where delicious luncheon
was served by Mrs. Haller Henkel. and
Miss Haller Hcnkel presiding at the cof-
fee table.
The United Commercial Travellers held
n banquet ut Cohen's lunch room Tues
day night.
The board of supervisors met Monday.
hut transacted very little business. A
bridge was ordered built at n price OF
1900 across Middle River. A few &c
counts were allowed. amounting to $500.
DIR. ]. B. Rawlings, the eye and ear
specialist. is critically Ill at the hospi-
tai. and his recovery is doubtful.
Captain c. s. Roller. of the Augusta
Military Academy, Fort Defiance, Au-
gusta county is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Edward Fox. who was recently
operated on at the Kings Daughters Hos
pital for appendicitis, is not getting along
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WEST POINT
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WEST POINT. VA. January 27.--Mr.
j. a. Potts. of Barhamsville, has just
bought large saw mill to be placed
on tho farm recently purchased by Mr..
+. w. woodward. There are also two
large saw mills In operation on the
tract OF land known as Powers Tav-
ern." about milo east Of Barhamsville.
Mr.. J. w. Curte. while trying to get
out Of the way OF falling tree. ran
over a stump. fell and dislocated his
shoulder, which was promptly replaced.
He IS now all right
Mr.. VIII Morgan, Of Newport News.
Il son OF Captain j. F. Morgan. Of New
Kent county. was recently taken from
n wrecked vessel and with another of
the crew taken to Norfolk hospital.
They had been drifting about for four
days, and were in bad condition. Mr..
Morgan.s leg had been badly hurt while
attempting to move some of the pig
that had been shifted to one side by
the rolling in the sea and listed her.
Captain Morgan, who is loading n
large three-master at Scotland. on the
Mattaponi River, IS quite sick at his
home.
DR.. George w. Richardson, Mrs. Rich
ardson and Miss Hunter Richardson
spent Sunday at Holly Fork. New Kent
county. with DR.. Richardson's sister.
Mrs. ]. Powell Garland.
Mrs. Hardesty, of Berryville, is spend
ing the winter at the homo OF her I'M
Gle, Dr. w. C. Num-. while Mr.. Har-
desty Is spending the winter further
South.
Misses Margaret and Jane Bagby en-
tertained a few friends at their home
at the West Point Seminary on We'd
nesday evening. Misses Katheryn
Waugh. Mary Denmead and Sadie Gary,
Messrs. Major Nance. NJ. P. Chandler.
Vivian Curle. j. d. Smith and Wilson
Hardy We're the guests.
A church is to be built on the corner of
D and Fifth Streets by the Disciples.
1t will be remembered that their church
on e Street was burned in the fire three
years ago.
The Catholics have lot and some
money toward building church.
The members of the Baptist Church
will in the near future make an addi-
ton to the pastorium in the form OF a
study for the pastor.
The Methodists are agitating the sub
ject Of building a pastorium.
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Read What the Polk Miller Drug Company About

G. Colo arc enjoying trip through
Florida.
Miss Vivian Conway is visiting friends
in Pennsylvania.
Rev. II. NJ. d. Martin. OF Baltimore.
who visited relatives and friends here
this week, has returned home.
Mr.. w. j. Crawford of Buffalo, N. Y,
was here this week visiting friends.
Mr.. Larltin Willis OF Locust Dale, has
been visitor hero this week at the
home OF ex-Mayor NJ. G. Willis.
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we'll. and Will have to undergo another

we'll, and will have to undergo another
operation.
Attorney II. II. Blease. of the staunton
bar, is In Richmond.
airs. Thomas 9. Elder and two sons.
of Washington. are guests OF Mrs. ]. r.
Gregory.
Rev. 7. Cary johnson. D. D., who filled
tho pulpit at the Second Presbyterian
Church Sunday. has returned to Rich
mond.
Mrs Hugh B. sproul and little daughter.
Miss Harriet. are in Richmond visiting
relatives.
Mr.. w. w. sproul went to Richmond
Tuesday to attend the State Horticul-
tural Society.
Professor William A. Bowles. superin-
tendent of the Virginia School for the
Deaf and the Blind. who recently under
went an operation at the hospital here,
is able to go to his office.
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Give Orrine and Destroy All Desire for Drink
Sold Under Guarantee.

In tho last fcw years scientific
treatment called Orrine has made
many remarkable cures OF alcoholism
or nebrlety, or, to use the worst
term. drunkenness So uniformly sue
ceasfil has Orrine been that II is sold
under an absolute guarantee TO refund
the money II 1t does not euro tho
habit. What better evidence than
this can he offered as to Its power
to destroy nll craving for strong
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orrine is prepared in two forms:
No. 1. powder. perfectly tasteloss and
colorless. which can. be given secretly
IN food or drink. In this way the vito
or mother can save the husband or
son and change the drunkard, without
his knowledge, into a aober. prosper-
Gus man. Orrlne No. 2, In Dill form.
Is for those who wish to be cured
OF their habit, and should he taken
by every one who swore off ut New
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Tho medical profession has long
slnce recognized tho fallacy OF at
tempting to euro n drinking man OF
his Incorporate habits by moral sua-
sion.. Drunkenness Is disease. and
no disease Is more common and so
seldom recognized. a victim OF the
drink habit can no moro resist liquor
than man with ague can resist
shlyering.
1he terrible craving for liquor is
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folks. He and his charming wife arc
staying at No. 80 South Third Street.
Another delightful sociable. In the shape
OF musicale, WAS given by Harmony
Circle the past week.
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overcome 1t tho disease It
self should be treated In a
scientific why. When ono
has used whiskey, beer or
other stimulnnts for a long
time, the nerve cells have
become accustomed to tho
effects OF the stimulants,
and demand liquor in order
to perform their duties. II
the nerve cells are properly
treated. the craving for
liquor will be destroyed.
This is far too practical an
age for faith cure" falln-
cies. It will not now be
contended by many sane
persons that organic dis
eases can be cured by mem
Nal processes,
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Icdl y.
No matter which form of
Orrine Ia used the guarantee
Is tho same. n taken ac-
cording to directions 1t will
permanently detroy the
craving for liquor or the
purchase money will be re-
funded.
Tho price OF Orrine Is 800
per box. Mailed In plain,
sealed wrapper upon the re-
ceipt Of price. Write for
FREQ booklet on How to
Cure Drunkenness (mailed
In plain, sealed envelope),
by tho Orrine Company.
Inc. orrine Building. Wash
ington. D. G.
The Washington times., 1906-03-19
Senators Take Onion Cure.

IL is amazing 10 visit the Office OF
observe the number Of great men who
are fighting of deafness Senator Lod.-e
of Massachusetts fears this specter 50
successful ear and throat specialist ard
greatly that his trip abroad last sun
rner was 20 consult leading authorities
in Berlin and Paris He goes several
times a week TO a specialist OF the caFl-
tai who has many great names on his
book
At least one-fourth Of the upper hocse
is being treated for deafness. thrcat Z
trouble or failing sight. and the proper
ton in the lower house IS almost as
great This doctor gives several hours
week TO fixing up the vocal chords OF
public speakers after great strain or
getting them in shape for mighty
effort
The puagent odor Of onion is notice
able after these visits, and II seems
that this comely vegetable is believed to
preserve the hearing and 10 ease the
voices Of the lawmakers.
No one has ever approached some OF
the potent forces in the official world
without wishing that their tastes were
more refined than 10 include onions in
every menu. but the onions are merely
the medicine Of this specialist and he
asserts that IL IS working wonders.
The Washington times., 1906-03-19
Kept Father From Senate.

Sometimes the serious affairs OF lfs
are affected by rather unimportant hap
penines in the butterfly world Not long
ago Senator Clay OF Georgia looking
perturbed in spirit and almost winded
BY haste. dropped into his seat, near
Senator Daniel. That statesman looked
reprovinsIy al his colleague and was
openly dispIeased- He said
why didn't YOU get here TO take par
in the ship subsidy debate2 We relied
on YOU to lead the minority cause2"
Senator Clay looked sheepish. and ther
he made a clean breast Of it by saying
We'll I did expect 20 get here, lntenoef
10 get here. almost broke my neck tr:
ing TO set here, afteS all You see u
was this way
MY little daughter. who Is Just seven,
was invited by friend Of her mother
10 act as flower girl at her wedding enc
the wedding was today AT noon When
1 told nv wife at breakfast about tE-S
subsidy bill. and said I could not go VII n
them. that little girl just choked up and
said: Now. papa. If you don't 80 ara
see me hold that boudUet, 1 shall never
be happy again
We'll. ! thought that the age OF seven
was rather early to have her life ruined-
so 7 went. and I rushed out the mint 3
the minister said the last words ] am
sorry. but had TO do it,
The Washington times., 1906-03-19

The official stenOgraphers Of the
House have reported so far this session
about s.T75.eoO words, with the session
perhaps a little more than half over
There is a busy, talking time 10 come
however. and the fun bill viii prob
ably be about 6.Oo0.co0 words for the
session. That is outside of the com
mittee hearings. which viii be more
than half as much additional. 50 that
the House viii have sent 10 the Print
ing Office as the talk that has been
made by or 20 its members while AT
work or the floor or in committee
rooms. approximately 1000, 90 words
The Senate viii easily double that. II
IT does not exceed II. although the Sen
ate often sits only four days a week,
while the House is always busy at least
five davs. and sometimes sits on SatUr-
dav. That viii be a round total OF
2o.OOo.Ooo words thus uttered al this ses-
sion
Figured on the basis of the money
appropriated by the session. these WORDS
viii. cost the country about - each
The average pay for literary prGouc-
rions Is less than ) cents word. al
though extraordinary cases. Ike mat
OF Rudyard Kipling or Marx Twain.
command as high as 81 a word II the
nav ALI went 10 the producers OF the
Congressional words K would be the
best paying literary job on earth