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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20

late George w. Iselote. containing 10
ACRES, situated near Tasley, was sold at
public auction Saturday afternoon, and
brought Sli9S0 a!sf.B II
Mi. a. L.Burgcr, principal Of the Oman
cock High School, Is In receipt OF q lot
ter from President Alderman, Of tho
University, stating that his school had
been placed on the list of. accredited
schools for 1907 and 1905. Only twenty-five
schools In the state have this dlstinc,,
ton, and as. a rule, they are confined
to the cities. 1t confers admission Wlth-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20
OPERATED UPON.
Little Miss Aginton Goes to Re
treat fnr the Sick.

Little Miss Stella Aginton, the four.
teen year old daughter of Manager T..
j. .Aginton, of the BostOck Wild AMI
NAL Arena, underwent a rather serious
operation yesterday afternoon In tins
Retreat for the Sick.
Miss Aginton is the pet Of prncti-
cally every one connected with the
shows here. from the managers to the
boys who help to take care of the ami
mails ana the people who go out to
see them BY her sweet manners she
has won q warm place In the hearts
OF all. The operation was entirely
successful.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20
Give Midwinter Recital.

MARION, VA, February 19.-The music
and elocution departments of Marion co..
lcge gave their annual mdwinter recital
at Court Square Theatre on Friday night
before large audience. The entertain.
ment was success In every way, and
reelected great credit on the young ladies
taking part, and their instructors as well,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20
JUDGE AIKEN TO SIT.
Danville Jurist to Try Negro
SusDccts in Amherst

Governor Swanson yesterday dcslg-
mated Judge A. M. Aiken. of Danvilc,
to hold the February term OF the Cir
cult Court OF Amherst for Judge Ben
nett y. Gordon. OF Nelson, who Is In
disposed,
At this term the two negroes ar
rested on suspicion of having COM
mitted criminal assault on youns
lady at Monroe Will he tried.
Every DrecautiOn will be taken by
the state and county authorities to
prevent violence being done the prs-
Gncrs
Judge Aiken was also designated to
at In Patrick county for Judge lIar-
rey on February 2Gth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20

q cup OF coffee, In passing some horses
one OF them kicked the large gang-plank
over, and. 1t falling OIL him, broke his
leg above the ankle lie was operated
seems To have had a succession of miss
fortunes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20

bonds and let everybody in. The rail.
roads would have a lot moro fr!t<ds ii
they did,.
This, interpreted. simply means that
railroad stocks and bonds should Ire
issued In ten and hundred-dollar blocks.
instead OF in thousand and ten-t thousand
dollar pieces.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20
VALUABLE FARM SOLD.
Portion OF Estate OF Late George
w. Belote Brings $I4,96o.

Especial 10 The T"Ih"B-DF"pHtcH.1
ONANCOCK, VA, February l9'--J''ase
j. w. q, Blackstone is now Mt his nome
in Accomac Courthouse, and will remain
until the regular term Of his court, March
4th,
The farm belonging to the estate 81 ts;e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20

a BETTER opportunity to share in the profits OF
- thoroughly established business has never before
been offered to the public, because before have
there existed conditions similar to those which make
this offer Of stock desirable.
The exceptional security of investment in Regal
Preferred is proven by tangible assets property in
plain sight, that can be and felt and countedl
q The Corporation owns and operates at Whitman,
Mass, the largest and most completely equipped
factory devoted exclusively to the making Of fine
Shoes All cash on hand, buildings, box factory, shoe
dressing laboratories power heat and light plant all
real and personal property, machinery and equpmen
all shoes and eather all suppes all the Regal chain Of
by the Regal Shoe Company free and unencumbered;
no mortgages, no bonds. al these assets together
with large surplus and depreciation fund already
accnulated positively the holders of Preferred
Stock
The Preferred Stock is further secured by the
good will Of the Regal business, foreign and domestic
patents and the trademark "Regal" having value in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20
Present Oxvners-The F0unders-NOt Selling Out

the rate Of per cent per all the Preferred
Stock outstanding.
The Regal Shoe Company is recognized by the
shoe trade and by leading newspapers and other
periodicals. like Worlds Work, System, National and
McClures, as being the leading shoe in the
world, founded the most successful and practical
principles It is frequently referred to by well known
writer's on business system as having the most efficient
and systematic organization for the handling and per-
petuation of its business.
All who are interested in this offer cordially
invited to inspect the factory at Whitman Mass and
make thorough investigation of the books, files and
records of the Regal Company. Every facility will
be afforded to all prospective purchasers Of Stock or
their representatives. who may come to the general
offices Of the Company to satisfy themselves OF the
soundness of the investment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20

TIP to the present time the Regal Shoe Company has
been close corporation, its ownership being vested
exclusively in its founders and each one has keen
interest in perpetuatng the great success achieved
The men actively engaged in the present manage
ment are young in the prime of their powers
which fact eliminates for long time the possibility of
loss of prestige and earning capacity through the loss
Of the genius that created the business. They will
continue to work the principles and according to
the same methods which have been responsible for the
rapid and profitable development of the business up to
this date
The interest which is held by them, represented
by the Common Stock cannot receive one cent of dv-
dend until the full quarters dividend has been paid at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20

the open market equal to than the full amount OF
the total issue of Preferred Stock.
The stockholders are further protected by the fol-
lowing provision of the charter emo mortgage
other lien Shall be placed upon any 0f5the prop.
erty of the company without the. consent OF
Stock of the Company"
A statement by the Treasurer and Managing
Director, E. J. Bliss, certified to by dsinterssted
public accountants ard appraisers of recognized
thority, will be furnished to each purchaser Of Pre-
free and unencumbered, real tangible assets Of more
than 500 for each and every share Of Preferred Stock
sold, not including the value Of good will foreign and
domestic trademarks patents and other similar assets
owned by the Corporation.
The net earnings for the past II years have
been In excess of the amount necessary to pay7
per cent. dividends on the total issue of Pre-
ferred Stock, So, 500, 900, for the entire period.
The latest years the best The current earnings
are the largest in the HISTORY of the business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20

from Boston to San Francisco, from ST. Paul to New
Orleans, have consented to act repositories for
receiving subscriptions and delivering stock certif-
free on request Or subscribers may remit direct to E.
II Bliss, Treasurer Regal Shoe Company, 109 Summer
Street, Boston, Mass. Remittances should be made by
express order, money order or certified check.
Subscriptions will be filled in order Of their receipt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-20
LEADING Banks i'm Largest Cities

Money will draw interest from the date the subscrip-
ton is received by US. The Regal Shoe Company
reserves the right to reject any application or to award
smaller amount than is applied for
A Prospectus setting forth complete facts
and data win be mailed free on request, or may
be obtained by calling at any Regal store. az az
dress all Inquiries, E. j. BLISS, 1reasureI' w
Summer ST., Boston, Mass.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
BUYS ZOO ACRES
ON ELECTRIC LINE
United States Realty Com
pany Adds to Already
Large Holdings.

The United States Realty Company
has purchased 200 acres Of land on the
line Of the new electric railroad between
Baltimore and Washington. The pur-
chase was made from Frank Duvau. of
Annapolis, Nd.
Some idea Of the magnitude OF the
dealings OF the United States Realty
Company may be realized from the
statement that its land. II II were placed
In one street. would extend from this
city TO Baltimore. Investors in this
company are from all parts Of the
United States, roster of their names
showing that they come from the ranks
of the best people the States of this
country can boast
This large number Of investors is but
one evidence of She gigantic strides Of
progress the company has made. IL is
recognized as one of the. most success
full business enterprises in the District
of Columbia. Controlled by conservative
management and impeIled by a spirit
or progress that makes the most OF ou-
portuniues, IL has built up a reputation
fer all that stands for the highest and
the best IN the world of affairs.
The company has moved into It's new
by the Central National Bank before
that bank was consolidated with the
National Bank OF Washington. In its
new quarters, as was the case in the
old there viii always reign a spirit OF
accommodation and a regard for pa
irons interests that can result only in
success and continual progress.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08

One Of the prettiest home weddings Of
The autumn IN TakDma took place lest
evening, when Cla "a Louise Coicord.
daughter CT Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Col
cord, OF Chestnut street, Takoma, was
married TO Ray Albert Leslie. son Of
Mrs. J. w WaltrOs. OF Norwalk, OLio.
lh the home OF the brides parents The
ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock by
O. A Irwin. of the Seventh Day Ad-
Yentist Church. IN TakOma-
The house was tastefully decorated
With autumn leaves and goldenrod.
formed in a bower. under which the
ceremony was performed. Dahiias and
other autumn Covers were used with
artistic effect Ia all the rooms. The
'Lohengrtn" wedding music was ron
dered by Miss He.en Miller. male OF
honor Sanford Harlan acted as best
man.
The bridal gown was OF ivory v-fri+.
sil. and the. gown &C the maid-of-bonOr
was pale blue silk. The brides travel
ing gown was Lavender. a cloth tailor
suit.
Immediately after the ceremony. sun
per was served, and Mr.. and Mrs. Les
lie viii leave Tor their wedding i-lp
sometime today They will visit JAMES
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
Loves Delights
Overcome Misery;
Paris PantOmime

PARIS, oct 8-Catulle 'Mendes. the
celebrated French poet and author OF
''Scarron." "Chard d'Habits," etc, has
again turned his attention TO paato-
mime. His pantOmime. which has been
produced at the FOlies Bergeres. Is re-
markedly well handled. and shows how
graceful and delicate a panJomima
can be
1t is called "Tlaisir d'Amour." Misery
defes Love and claims TO be more pow
erful than he, and they choose a young
couple upon whom 20 exercise their
powers. Pierrot, poor and hungry.
throws himself into the river; miracu
lcusly saved by a dog, he in his turn
saves Lira Liron. a young grisette. who
also ATTEMPTED suicide.
They marry ard Love claims that he
II is who has triumphed. wait a bit. ="
says Misery. Three days later the
couple quarrel and Lira goes or with a
rich count. Pierrot follows them and
kills the count. II is Misery's turn 10
triumph.
But finally they find they cannot live
without each other. and as they have
nothing to live upon they die together
clasped in each others arms. Love
even In death, has the best OF It. The
piece was we'll received, and promises
10 have a great vogue among the thea
tergOers.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
MASSAGRES DAILY
BY JAPS IN KOREA,
THOUSANDS SLAIN
Commanders Proclama-
ton Pledges Extermi-
nation of Rebels
Families.

HONGKONG. Oct. s.-Shocking stories
are beginning to leak out concerning the
cruelties the japanese are perpetrating
in Korea IN the effort to restore peace
among the Inhabitants of the Mikado's
new dependency.
There Is no doubt of the truth os the
reDorts that General Haszga HIS issCed
a reclamation that. while promising
pardon to those who lay down their
ar1r:s 1t once. threatens vengeance not
only upon those who commit further
acts Of violence, but pledges the General
TO exterminate their families as we'll
TIC mum Der of victims Of Japanese re-
taliation for attacks by the rebelllous
Koreans is estimated all the way from
1900 to 10000 Many of these have been
killed In open fights, but enormous nun
bers have literally been massacred.
In hundreds of cases where japanese
have suffered ViCleaCe at the natives
hands mere suspects have been merci-
lessly put 10 the sword, hanged, or shot
down without even the formality of
trials.
making 40 particular secret OF the fact
that they are being driven to extremes.
They say they have no choice but 10
resort TO the utmost severity or be
driven from the country.
In Seoul. where the japanese garrison
numbers about 1000. native violence
takes the form mainly OF assassination.
rioting having been suppressed, but in
the country districts scarcely a day
passes that reports are not received of
mob violercs by the Koreans, and bloody
repris6ls by the Japanese
The Japanese force of about 10000 men
in the interior is divided into small de-
tachments that the entire country may
be pollced as thoroughly as possible.
and in a number Of Instances the ma
ti,-es have been able To overWheim these
patrols by mere force OF numbers and
completely wipe them out.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
Hangman Loses Job
When Death House
Replaces GaIlOws

TRENTON, N J., Oct. S.-James Van
Hise, OF Newark. Is out Of a Job, and
the twenty-one sheriffs OF New Jersey
have been rid OF a duty that has been
for years one Of the drawbacks to an
otherwise desirable office. by the COM
pletion OF the death-house at the New
Jersey State prison. in which condemned
murderers viii In the future 10 put to
death.
1t Is likely that the first man TO die
IN the electric chair will be Michael
Tamosi, Of Lambertville. who was con-
victed OF the murder OF Mrs. Della Con-
CELLO last May. Probably the next to
be put TO death by electricity will be
Charles Gibson and Stephen Dorsey.
who were convicted last week IN Cam
den county OF the murder Of Mrs. Ma
toll
James Van Hise has made n good liv-
ing by relieving sheriffs OF the gruesoma
TASK OF carrying out the laws decrees-
Snerins are allowed $500 each for a
hanging, but Van Hise will accent from
ZOO up. Van Hise's father and Grand
1aLher were hangmen before him.
van Hise hanged seventy-fve personz
-seYenty-three men and two women
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
CONDUCTS FRAUD
IN PRISON CELL.
FRAUD ORDER NOW
Man in Nevada Peniten-
tiary Organized Himself
Into Mining Concern.

For his enterprise and persistence I.
K Hauer today had a fraud order is
sued against him by the Postonice De-
partment. Hauer Is serving a term IN
the Carsor. city CNev.) penitentiary for
misuse OF the mails and TO while away
the hours is alleged 10 have organized
and Incorporated himself into a mining
company
The convincing names of Mackay.
A'nroe & Co., and the PittsburE- Man
haitian Mining Company. OF Tonopah
and Goidheid, New. were used By
Hauer 70 beguile the wealth from TIE
unsophisticated.
Hauer pleaded guilty In March. Lac,
% the charge OF conducting a ffaada-
lent business through the mails. ard
was sentenced to the State penitentiary
at Carson City for a term OF twelve
months and a day The dsuartment
thinking him disposed OF for the tiuoe
being, did not deem II necessary 70
issue a fraud order against him.
Inspector Booth recently reportsd.
however, that Hauer was cndeavorta9
20 resume operation OF the scheme
from his cell By directing that his man
be addressed to the Pittsburg-sIanhSt-
- Company, TonopSh. New
lit NIp4A ASEaA CClhOLlaEeQ MlUen
Company, OF Denver. Col, which aIsc
embraced the companies known as tha
Gold Lear Mining, Milling and Draining
Company, the Grass Roots Gold Devel-
oping and Mining Company, and the
Gold Leaf Ore Reduction Company was
also denied the use Of the mails
The Texas-Mexican Development
Company. OF Corpus Christi, Tex, en-
gagged IN selling lots IN the town OF Ban
quote. Tex. by a plan that possessed
alleged lottery features was denied the
use OF the mails
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
STORY OF PYGNAuON
ENACTED At KANN'S

Lovers Of the myths OF ancient Greecs
are afforded an opportunity this week
OF seeing one Of the most charming OF
them actels every morning and afternoon
OF the fiftl floor Of s. Kann. Sons & Co.
TIE performance starts each day at u
and 20 continuing until u and 5 Ths
taDleAUX lake about fifteen minutes
The DRY OF the playlet Is that OF
pygmaliCu and Gaiatea. Pygmallol. q
legendary king OF Cyprus. having be-
come disg listed with tine women OF hts
time, prays Venus that a certliB oeaati-
ful statue be given life His prayer -
answered and the statue that appears
IN the first act changes before the eyes
OF the audience into e live woman OF
great beauty. Another change then ap-
pears. Galatea myster1ously passing
from view and returning In she fUrm
OF flowers
The exhibition will be continued for
the balance o. the week only.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
TRAIN BUSHES DOCTOR
TO MINE MILLIONAIRE

CHICAGO. Oct S-To SAFE the life Of
X. i. Ryan. OF Butte. Mont, a special
burlington train IS speeding west with
railway officials say there is no inten-
ion Of trying to break records, but
they are endeavorirg 70 get the train
there on good running time
The condition of Mr.. Ryan. who is a
copper mine millionaire. is alarming
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
CHINANEN NEAR WAR,
TRIBUTE IS REFUSED

CHICAGO. Oct. s-Rival Chinese
tongs are expected to start open war
ia South Clark street any minute.
Several thousand Chiramen have re-
VOTED agslnat paying further tribute
10 the highbinders. or the Hip Sing
Tong. Mock Duck, chief Of the orean-
Ization. and known as the leader in the
series Of Grim IS which struck terror to
Eew York Chinatown. is here and in
sists the tribute must be paid to the
Hip Sing Tong. This tribute was $50 a
week. but II has been increased until
no. the Chinese merchants are called
on to pay SEQ per week and even ha;f
tner earnings when they run ever that
amount.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
DRAWS TIE CROWD.

Il must confess" grOwls the dissatis-
fed tourist. that I can't see why so
many people want TO come here. No
scenery. no amusements. no good things
10 eat-absOlutely no c-tractionsp'
All, signOr." said the innkeeper. ''zey
come because we ave re gran label
10 stick on re luggage. Success Maya
zine.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08

tives. who searched the steamer from
stem 10 stern. but she was located on
the Baltic by wireless teleSraphy when
she emerged from her hiding place af-
Ter the steamer was twelve hours OUT.
1eUtenants Beery and Flood, armed
With search warrants issued by Macis-
trate Finn. broke open the trunks and
spread upon chairs, desks. and carpeted
floor the finest collection Of clothing
ever seen in the criminal court build
ing
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
Booths, Presided Over
by Fair Women, Do
Big Business.

1t nee led only the cheering words OF
Cardinal Gibbons last night to start
the congregation Of St. Peters Catho-
lie Church, Second and { streets south
east, into renewed activity when
bazaar. which vyill continue two weeks.
was opened n the basement of the
church.
Every booth had its own little coterie
OF attractive girls. and after his address
to the congregation, Cardinal Gibbons
entered into the spirit OF the occasion
50 keenly that he actually permitted
one Of the girls TO tell his fortune.
Promptly at s o'clock the cardinal
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
MISSING WOMAN RETuRNs.

Miss Annie Thompson. who had been
missing from the WOman's Christian
Association Home, I71S Thirteenth street
northwest, since Thursday, returned
late last evening.
Miss Thompson said she had been
stopping with friends IL another part
OF the city.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
MISS FISH CLAIMS LOOT
FOUND IN MAIDS TRUNK

NEW YORK. Oct. s.-Miss Janet Fish
with her father. Hamilton Fish. As
sistaut United St ties Treasurer identI-
ned $1,000 worth ~ stolen goods at toe
District Attorne- s. flee yesterday.
The articles y pre j four trunks which
had been pack I I 2 Anna Street Miss
Fish's msid. In - fish home in Garrf-
son s-on-the-HuDson-s1 They were seized
by Bir- Fish on the White Star steam
ship Baltic last Thursday Just bsfore
the steamer sailed.
Miss Street eluded a number Of detec-
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
R0xBURY DISTlLLER DEAD;
FREIGHT TRAIN HITS AUTO

HAGERSTOWN, Nd, Oct. S.-Robert
]. Moorehead, chemist and distfller at
the plant OF the ROxbury Distilling Com
pany was instantly killed late yester-
day when mis- auto was struck by a
freight train.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
Bankers Begin Work.

AS the cardinal spoke the last words,
the bell on the paddle stand rang out,
BARRIERS called out the great bar
gains obtaInable at this and that booth
and each stand in the room started t.
do a rushing business. Every man in
the room, each Of whom had come pre-
pared 10 pay three times the ordinary
amount for a boutonnier, dug his hand
down In his pocket willingly and sam
pied each new novelty that vas brought
to his attention.
The japanese tea business went boom
ing up. and the lemonade stand proved
one Of the greatest centers OF attrac-
ZION. Peanuts, even. formed a medium
or nuing the Golfers OF one OF the
booths, and the fancy work displayed
on each aad every table caught the
eye OF every woman IN the room.
Miss Agnes Harlan had charge Of
TIE candy booth. and with tie assist
ancc Of Miss Mary Coillhowe- the clnd,,
table did a record business. RotA
young women worked earnesfi,,
throughout the evening and offered their
wares IN such an attractive way that
was asked. --S
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
RAY A. LESLIE.

town. Norfolk, and other Southern
points before they return 70 Takoma,
and temporarily make their home with
the brides parents
Among the out-of-tCwn guests We're
Mr.. and Mrs J. ". Waltros ard the
bridegr9om's brother. George Z. Leslie,
OF Vineiand. ~. J.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
KEEPING COMPANY.

Mother-Where are those oranges that
were on the table?
Tommy-With the cookies that were IN
the cupboard. suppose. - Harper's
Weekly.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08

entered the hall, and during his brief
address the crowd gave him its strict
est attention. When he had told them
how proud he was OF their efforts to
raise the church decoration fund. and
urged them 10 keep the good work Up.
he concluded with good wishes for the
success Of the fair.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
Canous Discussed.

Directly after the reading Of the mir
utes this morning the Rev n. J. Eccles-
ton. OF Baltimore. Nd. chairman Of
he committe on csnons, read the recon-
mendation for canon six. which deals
with the requirements Of candidates Tor
holy orders. Considerable discussion
was aroused over the question wheth-
er English should be one OF the re-
quired studies. The house Of bishops
had recommended it. hut by a ire
mendoUs vote It was not concurred in
by the house Of deputies.
An innovation was established in the
insertion OF the words ANY church In
communion with this church to section
" OF canon three. The committee
recC mmend the insertion. The canon
deals With the rea1missiOn OF failed can
didates for the ministry.
A spirited speech N further eiabOra-
ton Of the qualifications necessary for
admission into the Episcopal Church
In the prayer book Itself was made by
the Rev. =. B. Wilmer. OF Atlanta
Ga. in sppOrt OF this measure. which
was presented as a memorial by the
diocese Of Georgia.
It was moved that the matter be re-
ferred 10 the committee on the prayer
book.
The Washington times., 1907-10-08
A DEPLOPABLE MISUSE.

Why are you so angry with your
wife?''
Why. caught her drinking milk out
Of my stein todayF'-Translated foF
Transatlantic Tales from Meggendcrfsr
Batter