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Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Irish DimaitY.

300 yards Printed Irish Dimity,
in lavender lowered designs and
blue and pink dotted effects on
white ground.
I5c yard. Value, 25c.
And these remnants:
(3H to 8H yard lengths.)
SOC Banzai Silk. 35c yard.
3Tkc Mousseline de Sole. 25c yard.
4Oc French Organdies, 15c yard.
SOC Scotch Gingham, 15c yard.
14c Percales, 12kc yard.
121ac Bates Seersucker Gingham, 10c yard.
12hc Outing Flannel 1Oc yard.
121tc Batiste Lawn, &c yard.
1.25 French Voiles, 35c yard.
6Oc French Voiles, 35c yard.
Second floor, G st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
W0men's Waist Dept.

Women's White Chiffon Tafeta Silk Waists
trimmed with German valenciennes lace and tucksi
three qua rter sleeves; sizes 40 and A. Reduced
from 800 to So. 10 each.
| womens Pale Blue Louisine SILK Waist, trim
med with German valenciennes lace. applique ana
tucks; size 40. Reduced from $500 to S3.95.
1 Womens Green and White Taffeta SILK Waist,
Marie Antoinette style; size 80. Reduced from
IS. 10 to $500. -
. womens Gray and Black Striped Taneta silk
Jumpers, trimmed with fine tucks and buttons:
sizes 42 and A. Reduced from 500 to S. 10 each.
Third toOr, st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Misses Department.

Misses Onepiece Swiss Dresses, In tan and
pink; waist trimmed with lace: skirt tucked and
finished with two folds on bottom; sizes 10 and IL.
Reduced from $3.50 to $7.50 each.
IT Girls White Lawn Dresses with tucked
waist and skirt; sizes to a. Reduced from Sl5O
to 81 90 each.
4 Misses Gingham Dresses. jumper style. In
blue and white and black and white checked ef-
fects: sizes 16 and 1S. Reduced from $500 to
So 95 each.
Misses Blue Mohair Bathing Suit. trimmed
with red: damaged; size 18. Reduced from $500
81 50.
bird floor Sf
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Were $500 and $500.
:, Now S8.75 for choice.
Were $4,000 and $3.50.
Now Sal.25 for choice.
Main floor Tenth St
Clearance Sale of
Mems Straw Hats.

Every Straw in stock reduced.
They are hats from Our own regu-
lar stock, with Our name inside
our guarantee. Included are stiff
yacht shapes in sennit and split
straws. There are styles for young,
middle-aged and old men, and they
are marked as follows:
$I.oo and $I.5o Hats, 35c.
S2.oo and $3.50 Hats, 75c.
$500 and $500 Hats, $I.oo.
Main floor, st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Boys Clothing Dept.

Youths Gray Worsted Long Pants Suits; sizes
15., 16 and H. Reduced from $3.50 and $50 90
to $1,000 each.
L Youths Blre Serge Long Pants Suits; sizes
II, 10, 18 and II. Reduced from $500 and $16 so
to $1O.O each t :
12 Boys Knickerbock"r Suits: some with two
pairs of trousers: sizes to 16. except 13. Re-
duced from s.. 90 and Sc. 90 to $3.25 each
10 Boys Fancy Gray Worsted Sailor Blouse
Suits; summer weight: sizes to 8. Reduced
from S.. 90 to s3.2 each.
l2 Boys Wash Suits. In Russian and Sailor
Blouse styles; sizes 2k. g. 8 and 0. Reduced from
81 .95 and $2a5 to 81 90 each.
20 Bows Fine Wash Suits in Russian and
Sailor Blouse STYLES: white and coIored effects
sizes 2a to -. Reduced from $3.50 and $2.95 to
81 80 each.
5 Boys PLAY Suits: sizes and 4. Reduced
from 81. 90 to 5Oc each
Third floor Tenth st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Furniture Dept.

s Natural finish Setees double woven scat.
Reduced from So. .95 to 81 95 each.
Large Natural-fnsh Settee double woven reed
seat. Reduced from $1,000 to s3 %.
Large Folding Arm Chairs. canvas seat bolted
construction. Reduced from 81 so to 95c each.
''Gld Hickory Plant Stand reduced from
$500 to 81. 45: .. reduced from 81 80 to 95c each:
l 30-inch ''Old Hickory Plant Stand. Reduced
from 90 TO 81 so.
2 "Old Hickory Hanging Plant Stands, complete
with chain. Reduced from 81 90 to 9oc each.
''Old Hickory Table. 3O-inch round top. Re
duced from $500 TO So. so.
Sixth floor G s
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Like a number of other democratic states
men, Mr.. Watterson is much more conf
dent in expressing himself about who ought
not to be a candidate than about who
ought to be.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Have The Star Follow You.

Readers Of The Star may have The Even
Ing ard Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part of the country at the rate Of 6oc
per month, or The Evening Star only SOC
per month. The address may be changed
as frequently as desired.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Boys Furnishing Dept.

Is Bows Madras BIouses; sizes 2Ia to 5. Re-
duced from soc to pc each
II pairs Boys Wash Bloomer Pants: sizes 8. 4,
and Q. Reduced from 75c to 25c pair.
Boys Straw Hats. Reduced from 150 to Soc
each.
21 Duck Tam o -Shanters. for boys and girls. Re
duced from 39c to 1Oc each
Is Boys All-wool Sweaters: sizes 6 to a. Re-
duced from 81 so to 75c each
7 Boys Athletic Shirts, odd sizes. Reduced from
5Uc to 15c each.
Third foor Tenth st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Mems Umdershirts,

10 dozen Mems Fish Net Under
shirts, with half sleeves. The thin,
cobwebby kind for these hot days.
All sizes in the lot.
35c each; 3 for SI.oo.
Regular price, soc.
And these remnants:
MEMS Terry Bath Robes. slightly soiled. Re-
duced from S.. 90 to So. 75 each.
5 pieces Mems Linen Mesh Underwear. fall
weight; shirts thalf sleevesl. size 40: drawers
size 3S. Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 garment.
% Mems silk Ties. In Persian effects. Reduced
from Doc to 25c each.
IS Mems White Madras Four in Hand Ties. Re
duced from 1Sc TO 10c each.
Mems 2-piece Atwood Bathing Suits. in black
blue and gray: sizes "a. SO. 40 and AZ. Reduced
from 1900 to $3.50 each.
Main floor, F st,
Evening star., 1907-08-15
C0aOred Dress Goods.

8h yds 48-inch Tan and white Check Voile.
Reduced from S. Is to So. 25 for pee
s yds 43-inch Gray stripe Homespun Reduced
from $40. 90 to $500 for pee.
III yds. 45-inch Green and White stripe Nolie.
Reduced from $500 to $500 for pee.
yds 3O-inch Gray and White Challts. Reduced
from $500 to SlSs for pee.
yds 43-inch Tan Wolfe. Reduced from $500 TO
81. 90 for pee.
3& yds. 42inch Novelty Sufting. Reduced from
s.. 90 to 81. .OO for pee.
yds. "A inch Blue and White Plaid Serge. Re-
duced from $500 to $500 for pee.
Second door. G ST.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Experts In language are beginning to de-
clare themselves to the effect that Espe-
ranto is no more practical than Volapuk.
1t is curious that in such matters experts
should be slow in seeing what nom
experts detected al a glance.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Glassware Department.

Gold and White Austrian Glass Vase. Reduced
from So so to $3.50
Imported Glass Bonbon Dish. Reduced from
81 90 to 50r. -
6 Pressed Glass Bowls. Reduced from 30c to l5c
each.
s Pressed Glass Water Bottles. Reduced from. .
35c 19c each.
Fifth door. G st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargain I'm
DRESSING SacOmes.

A lot Of Womens Lawn Dressing Sacaues
with fitted back, loose front and three
quarter sleeves. Pretty striped effects o
pink, blue and lavender.
Special price, 6oc each.
Values, $Ioo and $I.5o.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Members of Congress. when the tickers
are installed to keep them posted on events
on the floor. in order to preserve the artistic
fitness of things should insist on red as the
color of the tape.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

latter was promoted to the cabinet From
Manila Gen. Wright went to Toxic. and
there also showed his quality. Now that he
has had taste Of public life. shall we see
him m politics in this country? The field in
Tennessee Is inviting.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Reports indicate that the army worm has
done very little damage In the vicinity Of
Oyster Bay. This shows wonderful eau
ton and discrimination in a form of animal
life hitherto regarded with disda!n.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Some little fear is felt that when the
time comes for the amalgamation of politi-
cal influence some gentleman will like his
presidential boom too we'll to refuse to sur
render it.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

The public may be again called upon to
suspend it's own petty business affairs while
a disagreement between a company and its
employees Is settled.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Net COrsetso

10 dozen Corsets, made of good
quality net, with straight front,
short hip and coutil strippings;
sizes I8 to 80.
Special price, 3oc pair.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Not Interested.

'Yoa don't seem to display any interest
in these theories that animals talk"
Certainly not answered the brusque
citizen. Il see no possible need of an in
crease in the present supply of conversa-
ton
Evening star., 1907-08-15

When a man denies an interview 1t is
usually because he did not say 1t, though
1t Is because on second thought
he concludes that he had better not have
said It
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Wnmem's N isle Hose

30 dozen pairs Women's Plain
Gauze Black Lisle Thread Hose,
with double soles, heels and toes
and garter tops.
Special price, 35c pair.
3 pairs for $I.oo.
Main foor F st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

The public does not feel as much SYM
pathy for Wall street as It would if the
painless panic had not appeared a short
time since as an Incident OF expert finan-
clering.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

The car Is said to be disliked by his
courtiers because of his unsocial nature.
But man who lives surrounded by dyna-
mite cannot be expected to be very genial
and chatty.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Millinery Department.

G Women's Hats. prettily trimmed with flowers,
ribbons. etc. Reduced from $500 and $1,000 to
$500 each.
10 Women's Black Rough Straw Sailors. Re-
duced from So. 90 to 81 so each.
A miscellaneous lot Of Flowers, OF various kinds.
Reduced from 25c and Soc to 1Oc bunch.
Second floor Tenth st.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
N Special Remnant DaY.

9HAT
convenient saving money remnant sale is
clothes something for the home will find much to interest
collection
and odd lots broken sizes and etc., and prices are down the
the details practicable BUT
thingsn
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Requests of Standard Oil that 1t cease to
be a monopoly possess some of the same in
terest attaching to requests that Senator
Piatt resign.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

The Hunchakist is afrording the New
York police few cases easy enough to
break the monotony with which they have
recently been baffied.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Clearance Sale of
Mems Summer Suits.

We are offering Mems Two and
Three Piece Summer Suits at spe-
cially reduced prices for clearance.
Every suit is new, fresh and of this
seasons production. The mate
rials are tropical worsteds, panama
cloths and fancy cassimeres. Some
are half lined, some quarter lined,
some eighth lined. The very popu-
lar grays predominate, and there
are also few plain blacks.
Divided into two lots, as follows {:
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Naturally Mr.. Hartman must regard a
rumor that prominent officials have con-
ferred with ]. P Morgan as a personal
slight.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Before q Fall!


From the New York Herald.
Every now and then we get too proud
of our civilization. and then we hear Of
more of those Kentucky feuds In which
men are killed to keep the old shotguns in
exercise.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Times Have Changed.

"A mans Importance used to be judged
by the number of servants he kept"
Yes; and now it is estimated by the
number of detectives that follow him
about
Evening star., 1907-08-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Muslin Undergarments,

special purchase. consisting of Cambria
and Nainsook Corset Covers. with full
fronts. neatly trimmed with lace and en-
broidery; Cambria Drawers. finished with
hemstitched ruffies: Muslin Short Skirts 1n-
ished with full hemstitched ruffles. These
goods are new and fresh, made of good
quality materials, correctly proportioned
and we'll made and finished. We offer them,
being exceptionally good values. at the spe
cial price of
2Sc Der garment
Evening star., 1907-08-15

About the only notable ripples of political
interest now are produced by occasional
luncheons at Oyster Bay.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

cIIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or BuH-
ness Department, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
If Georgia prohibition prohibits, Maine
might do well to copy 1t.
Evening star., 1907-08-15

People can at least he assured that any
trust that comes before X. Nj. Landis will
get a 6Fst-class talking to.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
A Howler.

From: the birmingham News
AS calamity howler Count Tolstoi acts
as II he Is trying to revive the defunct
populist party.
Evening star., 1907-08-15
A Studious Career.

Il suppose great artist has to be study
ing constantly
Yes answered the prima donna; III
one isn't studying economy, one Is usually
getting so much money that getting rid of
1t becomes a study
Evening star., 1907-08-15

Where the Time Is Consumed. -
A law suit. when first brought to light,
Quite easily Is tried.
But whether this decisions right
Twill take years to decide!
Evening star., 1907-08-15

The Instinct Of Mental Dependence.
DO you understand everything the teach
er says?''
Course not" the boy answered prompt
ly. My understanding her Is what shows
she is smarter than I am
Evening star., 1907-08-15

2SC PEI garment.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
yo 1860.
O Voyager Over the Unknown Seas

not 5@: Rasg sn5 is f as ad from on nam aa % 81 I sss au 9S8S which. unfortunately. did
O voyager on the unknown sea! whittier away and whence
Came the strange craft which carried thee swiftly. silently hence?
Who was the captain. and who the crew. and did your soul embark?
Did YOU drift away in the dawn Of day DER the desoate wind swept
dark?
Were the waters calm when yOu left the strand. and the heavens
flooded with light?
And a there storm and a moaning bar. and a rain on.your passage
nght2
Did the breeze blow fresh and the oars splash loud. or did you silently
Down a soundless stream. with all voices hushed? Oh, tell us. We
fan would know.
What was the summons which rang 81 clear. but greeted no other ears?
What was it that stiled your swift alarm, hushed your gathering
fearsr
When the pang of the breaking chain was Ger. we're you suddenly glad
And was it some wonder your tired eyes saw that Weighted the lids
so low?
What gave your face that listening peace. that air Of a listening calm?
What curved your lips in that holy smile? Was it chant. or carol. or
psalm?
Did you hear music beyond our ken. or was their silence clear
That spoke strange things to your eager heart? Oh! tell us, we long
to hear.
Is death, like life. a hurried dream. or IS It eternal sleep?
To what far land have YOU made your way, and do YOU rejoice " veen9
is there time and space in the silent shades for thoughts of the earthly
past?
How long did your wondrous journey take. and have you touched port
at last?
Are You sailing yet? Is Hfes reason clear. its mysteries all laid boao
Are YOU glad in the knowledge we strive to grasp. or do YOU no 1onrar
care 80" NHPt
Are there shadowy dusks in your strange new life. or Will it be ALWAYS
o voyaeer over the unknown sea! tell us these things. we pray
This series f~a in The Tines Dispatch Sunday. oct III 1915 me spubissea each car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
DONATION DAY At
SPRING-STREET HOME

Attention is earnestly called to the
fact that This is donation day at Spring
street Home. The home viii open to re-
ceive donations all day. and IL is sin
ccrc.y hoped that the public VIII re-
member generously one Of the modest
institutions in the city; one hat COM
mends itseif. and makes its own appeal
20 every rght-mindcd man and woman
in the community. Those in charge Of
the home VIII DO ENCOURAGED In the ef-
forts by receiving tho support they de-
serve r have The right 20 expect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22

At Woman's Club.
Al the Woman's club this evening viz
gnia Day VIII be celebrated and Judge
Garnett. Of Norfolk. Will be the orator.
Several old Southern songs will he
rendered by a male quartet. and ladies'
ana their escorts are requested to come
IN evening dress.
Misc Mary GUSTS Lee win be tbo o7,est
or honor Of the evening.
The decorations VIII be -appronrfata or7
beautiful. and As Virginia Day" is al
ways one OF the most notabls o. tie
year AZ the club, 81 IS looked forward
70 with equal interest by membcr and
""rehtefs or the most potent literary
and social organization ia Richmond
Al The meeting yesteriay afternoon.
MISS Culp read a beautiful paper an
me Opportunities OF Life her subject
being treated from a very broad and
comprehensive point Of view.
AT the reception given Miss sbea ~
Ne" York. after the reading or the Daner
MIS- Fembertou served coffee and Mrs.
''nn Noting poured tea. Chairman,s
guests We're Mrs. Edward Waddev Mrs
II. 4"ung. Miss sallie Stewart. 81
Alexandria. Va. Mrs. De Blois. ~ Rrcop-
yn \. g.; Mrs. Taylor McCue. Of Rich
inond. and Mrs Charles Washington
coleman. OF Williamsburg. Va.
az TIE meeting of the Literary Round
iaol" on Wednesday. the Life. Works
ana Letters OF Lafcadio Hearn." win ho
discussed. The date a. the whist r,r,o-
ne"t at The club VIII DC later.
Personal Mention.
M's Horace Cooper. who has been
spending some time AZ the Lorraine Ho j.
in Norfolk. is the guest OF friends here.
Ny ana Mrs. A.. Erskine Miller and
Mics hettlo Miller OF stanton. arr
spending several DAYS hero.
is tDc guest or Airs. Robert Pegram
Miss Margaret wade has returned 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22


her home. in C~hristansburs. after a visit
Mrs. Edmund Turner visited Mrs Louis
Christian at Woodboufnc Charles CITY
county. last week.
Mrs. ". L. Holt. of Lyncuhure. IS visit
ins relatives in this city
Miss Bessie Merritt. OF Norfolk. is the
guest OF Miss Hattie Shields, AZ f1itn
and Franklin Streets
Miss Bernard Cooke has returned from
a short visit TO Miss Elizabeth Martin
IN Norfolk.
Miss Eva scrope s%nrapnea. Of Van
couver. 3. c.. arrived last evening 10
attend the Graham-Sydnor wedding.
Mrs. W. B. Harris is visiting relatives
in Tazewell county.
Mr.. William Brooks is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Clyoc. near Spring Creek
Va.
Mrs. W Taylor and little daughter
are the guests OF the formers father
Mr.. j. II. Griffith. I'm Gordonsville. Va.
.
The Alexandria Gazette OF Saturday
has the following item.
An engagement of much interest Co
many Nirginians IS that or MISS Mary
Minor Moncure. OF Somerset.
county. sister of Rev. John Moncure. Of
Richmond. TO Mr.. r. y Ire Ford. The
wedding Will take place Immediately after
Easter.
Mrs. Frank Eaton and daughter. Miss
Elizabeth Eaton. Of Portsmouth. are
spending several days In the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
Doctors Mo- To-Nipht.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Richmond Academy or Medicine and
Surgery win Doe held this evening az $50
o'clock in the rooms OF the Travellers
Protective Association Building. Dr. r.
g.. Bryan will discuss the "Ethoiogy and
Pathology ~ me Movable Kidney and
Ir. j.. &. Boshc will talk OF Symptoms,
Diagnosis ana Treatment OF Movable
kldneys' Members Of the society are
requested 90 be prompt In attendance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
GOT MONEY BACK.
Boy Lost $40 and Was Afraid to
Go Home.

II IS not often that money lost IS re-
funded. Ert there are exceptions 10
the rule, and one u them occurred yes
terday when a $40 bin hat had been
lost by Philip Tartarsky. employed at
Murphv's Hotel was returned to him.
Policeman Goldsby heard the boy crying.
and when he asked the trouble. was ac-
quaintcd with tho loss Of the money.
The boy. thinking his story would not
be believed. was afraid 10 return TO his
employer. "A pedestrian had seen some
one pick ur q hil and went 10 the man
and asked iim for IT,. II proved 70 be
The lnsL mnnlr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
ANNUAL MEETING.
Condition Of Baptist Home for
Aged Women Is Satisfactory.

The annual meeting OF the board OF
managers % tie Baptist Home FOR Aged
Women was he.d yesterday at the home,
with Mrs. IT,. il. Elicit presiding.
The reports showed the condition ~
the home 20 be- most satisfactory. The
following of ers were elected Mrs. s.
b.. wilson PRESIDENT. Vice-Presidents,
Mrs. g.. u. Workman, Mrs. c.. S. Gardner
and Mrs. vs. b. T.. Smith; Mrs. 3. =.
Van Ecren. treasurer; Mrs. +. NJ. Long.
corresponding eccretary. and Mrs. c.. o.
Savillr. recording secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
MR.. N MARRIED.
Went to Washington Last Week
and Secured License.

Mr.. Peter Bonini and Miss Francis
Payronuet were married IN Washington
yesterday morning by Rev. Father
O'Briea.
The marriage was a complete surprise
20 the friends Of the couple in Rich
mond. M Bonini. who IS a well known
business man Of the city. went 10 Wash
ington last week and secured the mar
rage license. with his bride and MIS-
Ahbio Mitchell. Who acted as ~chaperon.
he left the city yesterday morning. and
"a telegram ln tae afternoon informed his
friends Of his marriage.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Bonini left Washington
last night FOR New York, Niagara Fails
and other points OF Interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
Chief Fuller Improving.

Chief Fuller. Of the Fire Department.
who has had a severe attack OF the grip.
IS reported to be much improved. He
will be able to be on the street within a
short time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22

Miss Bessie Lamb. Of his city. was
pleasantly complimented at a luncheon
given saturday by Mrs. Edwin T. Lamb.
ln Deg home. on Fairfax Avenue. Norfolk.
The decorations We're IN red and green
and covers We're laid for six guests. as
follows. Miss Lamb. Misses Fannie and
Mary Royster. Mss Josephine Cooke.
Miss Katherine Newhill and Miss Julia
r-rf.- Of EFr4rrrrR.-r-~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
MANY FINE FOWLS
ON EXHIBITION
Poultry Associations Splendid
Chicken Show to Open at
10 O'clock To-Day.
ALL ARE THOROUGHBREDS
Virginia. North Carolina, South
Carolina and Tennessee
Represented.

The rooster now. with Dustin
throat.
PrOcinimr the rosy morn.
" hilc cHckIin' hens are tcIlln' uS
Another egg IL born.
Josh nilIinEr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22
II Honor Of ~ Snilman

HI.s r"IUl4 M0rtl - port NorfoIk
entertained ar dinner Friday evening
IN honor ~ Miss sue SpiIman' OF mis-
CITY Covers were laid for eight. and
those present were Captain and Mrs.
Aertz Miss sue Spiiman % Richmond
summit. Pa. Contractor John splmsn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-22

The first annual exhibition Of the
Virginia Poultry Association win be
opened at 10 o'clock this morning at
500 East Broad Street. and the hand
soonest collection Of the fcathered tribe
ever seen Ina the state OF Virginia Will
crow and caclle and bow 20 an inter-
ested public
During the State Fair last faIl a
number OF the leading poultry ~fanciers
and raiscrs held a meeting in this city
and organized tho Virginia Poultry As
ISOLATION. the object being TO awaken
70 greater interest fla this profitable and
interesting industry.
Tho following well known poultry
r~aisors were elected officers for the first
year. j.. O. Atwood. OF Chesterfield
county. president. r. w. Hail. OF Han
over. vice-president. F. s.. Burlington. ~
hIchmond. secretary. and s. =. STAINS
bury. OF Heurico county. treasurer.
The association determined. n suH-
Client encouragement was met with. TO
hold this year I'm this city an exhibition
that would be strictly ! poultry show.
The officers went 70 work vigorously
90 get up The exhibition. and Judging
from the entry book their efforts have
met with success far beyond their most
sanguiuo expectations.