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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02

The Theological Seminary in Vir-
gin.a might We'll be called the cradle
OF the Episcopacy, for since It's estab-
llshment in IT'S present position III Fair-
fax county, On the heights that over
look the Potomac River no fewer than
thirty bishops OF the Protestant sEpls-
copul Church In America have been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
SEMINARY.

educated within its walls. Nor is 1t only
on account of the bishops that claim 1t
as their alma mater that the seminary
occupies It's proud position, for no less
have the clergy of the country who
were educated there added 70 the .us.
tire OF its reputation. Througllout the
whole United States the power for good
that has been accomplished by men
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02

into the State OF Virginia by the stu
dents Of the Episcopal High School,
The plan Of Rugby school, IN England,
is adhered to, and the honor system is
strictly In vogue, (,
mark OF success has been reached, and
the school has expanded healthily both
in influence and excellence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
HIGH SCHOOL.

WAshlnEtoH, 7T.7- -.77T- 7TI-- n.
The Same board Of trustees which
directs the. seminary has. charge OF tlsG
der the infringement OF Or, l.. M,
blackboard, the head master. The
school ranks high not only IN aca-
denies, but In athletics; indeed 1t may
be said that athletics were introduced
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-02
Come to Bring
]: Greeting From
Foreign Lands
English and Cana dian
Bishops, Archbishop
Of West Indies.

w,u,S- . HEN the General Convention
NV of the Episcopal Church
NA/ met in Boston three years
WV ago it was honored at the
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, "Oh!" cried Lilly, I'D love to be IN
the car when you race Mr.. Hubbard"
"You can bel" consented Mr.. Cas-
serole. But I'm not going to get any
car" he added.
Hi! Josiah!" shouted Hubbard.
That's twice to-day I've out-distanced
you."
Both Googans were now talking to
Mr.. Casserole at once. He shook his
head.
Il would like to take Levi down q
peg-but l won't buy a car" he pro.
tested. AT least not just now"
Several others who had been stroll
ing on the terrace also began to play
automobile, and were racing madly up
and down ''toot footing" and initiating
theft host and the Googan girls.
Lets 60 in and run over some of
the dancers," suggested Mr.. Casserole.
But don't stop the car when we pass
Margaret-Mrs. Casserole. She may
have her own ideas on the speed law"
Mr.. Casserole was now enjoying him.
self-and so wonderfully realistic did
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GIRL SQUEEZED TO
DEATH IN. A TREE
WOMAN EXPLORER TELLS AMAZ-
ING STORY OF ADVENTURE IN
AN INDIAN JUNGLE.
GIANT CARNlvoR0Us GROWTH
Remarkable Tree Crushed Woman
Like a Cider Press-MIie. lecomte
Saved by Fortunate Arrival
Of Soldiers.

Paris.-Writing from Marseilles, q
correspondent of the Weekly Nos Loi-
sirs sends to his journal the following
amazing story Of "carnivorous tree"
in the depths Of the Indian jungle
which, he states, was related to him
by Mile. Marguerite Lecomte. This
woman has reached France, after a
lengthy journey through India and
other Asiatic countries, and If her
other adventures are on par with
this one, Nos Loisirs probably is cor
rect in describing her as one of the
most remarkable heroines that exist.
1t Is stated, by the way, that pre-
tree" described by Mile. Lecomte was
made recently by an English major In
a report to his government
According to her story, Mile. Le-
comte, who was travelling with her
cousin, war correspondent, was
asleep one night in tent on the out
skirts of a forest. They had lit huge
fires in a circle around the camp to
keep off wild beasts, and two natives
were set to keep watch and to give the
alarm If anything untoward happened.
In spite of these precautions, how
ever, whether for want of proper
watching or on account of completely
on the part of the natives, Mile. Le-
comte awoke in the middle of the
night to find Oh her face a wet mask,
which stifled her cries and caused her
to faint. When she came to herself
she found she was in the midst of q
group of fanatic Indians, who were
yelling and brandishing their arms
around her. She was stretched on her
back, her limbs bound with cords, and
she distinguished near her another
white girl, similarly bound and uncon.
scious.
The dawn broke. The Indians
ranged themselves in a group, seized
the two girls and carried them, chant.
ing the while monotonous sort OF
funeral chant, to the foot of a giant
tree without leaves and whose forbid.
ding aspect struck terror into the
heart Of Mile. Lecomte. It had only
two branches, stiff like outstretched
arms, and it's summit was finished in
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MARK TwA,N's RENTED scAT.s
Humor,.t Furnl.hes; : something for
s,. Scribe. to Pazzle Over }t<

Mark Twain, as IS his custom, hides
himself during the summer, from the
head hunters, those persons seeking
autographs, photographs, or inter-
views. This year he selected Tuxedo
Park as his retreat, renting an old
colonial house until the latter part of
September, when he returned to his
New York home. There, during the
heated days, Mr.. Clemens wandered
about the country byways or spent
the time in various shady hooks in
his grounds.
A visitor who succeeded in discov.
ering his whereabouts found the great
author in his famous suit of white
flannels, seated under a tree petting
kitten. =" =.
where did you get it," queried the
friendly intruder.
For a moment there was q twinkle
in the aged humorist's eyes; it was
succeeded by a solemn look as he re.
Piled: II rent it from a neighbor.
You see, I cannot afford cat-not
even a young one"
Subsequent inquiry proved at least
the first part of Mr.. Clemens state.
ment to be true. He had actually
rented the kitten for the summer sea.
son. What does he pay for it? No
body knows what Mark Twain pays
for anything. All the world is inter.
ested only in what Mark Twain is
paid.-The Sunday Magazine.
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"OIOT NdVVTI.
the Googans make it appear, he al
most imagined himself in swiftly
whirling motor
SAY guess I'll buy car after all
better make it six cars. What kind
would you girls advise me to get? I
never b3v less than six of anything"
Six" gasped the Googans. why,
we'd love to go and help you select
them! We know quite lot about mo-
tors"
II can see you do. It's wonderful"
declared Mr.. Casserole. IF the real
thing is half as much fun as playing
automobile it must be all you pic
ture it. Let's go in the ballroom and
And before the Mortified young women
could restrain him, Mr.. Casserole was
prancing down the correct ballroom,
gathering speed as he went and "honk-
honking' to clear the path. Startled
glances followed him, but soon the
German had been turned into motor
mad melee, to the humiliation and dis
gust OI MIS-. IdSSoTOlo.
1t will get out and disgrace ua!"
she said, wringing her hands. Those
Googan girls are responsible for the
whole thing. If the mere idea of au-
tomobiling is going to Josiah's head,
it's time to put stop to the whole
thing right now!"
At this instant Mr.. Casserole gave
an excellent imitation of car dra W.
ing up to the curb, beside his wife.
"Wc're going to have six new cars
Tomorrow! he informed her, breath
lessly. "See how l cater to all your
Wishes?"
My wishes!" she said, haughtily.
Indeed! Let ME assure you, Josiah
Casserole, that your old aversion to
them is nothing compared to the one
| have recently acquired. We will
have no motor cars in this family!"
Josiah, who had accumulated many
of the Googan's convincing arguments,
poured them all out to Mrs. Casserole,
but in vain. And then, he had an in.
spiration. He would have those de-
lightful young ladies talk reason into
Margaret"
I'VE have had charming evening""
said Lilly Googan, as they were taking
their leave of Mrs. Casserole. I'VE
We're just telling Mr.. Casserole that
since you don't care for motors, not
to bother buying, and we will take him
out this summer and give him all the
motoring he cares for. We have
grown so fond of Mr.. Casserole we'd
just love to have him along"
"What?" cried Mrs. Casserole "The
idea! Josiah Casserole" She broke
off suddenly and her attitude under
| went decided change. why, it's
very sweet Of you, indeed-but Mr..
Casserole can afford several cars, IL
he desires them. And, as you know,
I sought you to persuade him. l shall
send my check upon receipt of your
bill. And do come up and see us
| whenever you CAM"
Here's where the House Divided
has to pay the peacemakers," said the
| Googans, when they made out their
| bills-one to Josiah, the other to Mrs.
| Casserole.
| Copyright, 1907, by w. G. Chapman.)
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HERE'S A NEW Definition.
And Many There Are Will Say Senator
Plat Was Right.

A rather cynical joke has been re-
Gently credited to Senator Platt.
The senator, on his last visit to the
Manhattan Beach hotel, allowed a
pretty little girl, a western million.
aires daughter, to be presented to
him.
The little girl, in the course Of one
of her many chats with the aged
statesman, said:
"Tell me, won't you, senator, what
political economy is?"
political economy, my dear child -
Senator Plat is said to have replied,
lis the art of never buying more
votes than you actually need"
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Martins Revenge.

A correspondent tells the story OF
two house martins nests built against
an attic window Of farm, to which
the birds came for several successive
years. Last spring, however, before
they arrived, sparrow took up her
abode in one of the nests.
Shortly after the martins returned
as usual, and one day the farm people
noticed that the hole of the nest
which the sparrow occupied had been
blocked up. Next morning boy
climbed up to ascertain the meaning
of this, and not finding any outlet
broke away part of the nest, to find
the poor little sparrow dead on her
eggs.
The house martins had walled her
up for daring to take possession Of
their house.-Country Life.
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For Motor Suggestions, Advice.
Polite chAuasuring. Prompt
and Sympathetic assistance IN
dusnmss OF any nature send fer
THE. GOOGAN GIRLS.
Phone 90 Toot.toot
Studio 365 Tallest Building
THE MOTOR INcOMPATIBILITY OF
THE cASSEROLES.

BY Helena Smith Dayton.
Pictures by Angie Breakspear.
The ideal" gasped Mrs. Josiah Cas-
serole. staring through her lorgnette
at the Googan girls. Aren't you
alike? Don't you ever get mixed up
yourselves? No: Well, l suppose
you are accustomed to it,"
The Googans fitted their client to
comfortable chair as she continued:
II am Mrs. Josiah Casserole. You
were recommended to me by the
Pixies, who are such congenial motor
ists."
The Googans smiled at mention of
the Pixies; at the name of Casserole
they exchanged glance-it was
power in finance and society.
MY daughters and myself" ex
planned Mrs. Casserole, ARE unhappy
ioned prejudice to automobiles. Hav-
ing exhausted all the powers of per-
suasion, we started all the agencies
in town on his trail. They overdid it.
JOshiah threatens to kill the first man
who says automobile to him. Will
you sell him a carr"
1T sounds like an invitation to COM
nit suicide shuddered Lilly. I'VE
could accomplish nothing by approach
ing Mr.. Casserole as agents. 1t would
be necessary to meet him socially and
use tactics. Will you select the car
to-day"
You arc CONFIDENT" smiled Mrs
Casserole. But without wishing to
discourage you-you don't know Jo-
siah. But go at it, my dears, your own
way. Can you come to the German l
am giving for my daughters next
Tuesday?'
The Googans gave condescending
nod of assent. 1t was all the same
whether business called them to tow
home a wreck or to do motor mission
ary work in exclusive circles.
Josiah Casserole had attempted to
secrete himself, as was his custom dur
ing his wife's affairs, but by some
strange maneuvers, he was finally cor
raled by two determined young wom-
en- in the conservatory. The Googans
could make themselves vastly agree
able, and soon Josiah began to think
there was a silver lining even to a
social cloud. AS he told himself, they
seemed nice sensible girls, not given
over to foolishness and folderols
Yes, society is BORE" agreed Lilly
for the sixteenth time. And l admire
you for going in for other things more
worth while. Mr.. Casserole. For in.
stance, spinning through the beautiful
country in your automobiles"
Il wish we were all out in an auto.
mobile now" sighed Lilly.
And Mr.. Casserole telling us some
of his delightful stories as We glided
along" added Tilly.
Lets play automobile up and down
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the form Of large bowl, from which
dripped white sap like milk.
Mile. Lecomte says that she saw
them seize her companion and plunge
her into this bowl up to her neck. and
suddenly, just as the first rays Of the
sun fell on the tree, a horrible thing
happened.
The water seemed endowed with
sudden life. The edges of the bowl
drew together, strangling the girl,
whose face reflected the agonies of a
frightful death. There were some ter
rible cracking noises, the whole body
seemed pounded up under the effort of
the sides of the tree, and a pinkish
liquid, made of blood and sap, com.
menced to glide down the carrivorous
tree.
Then, with maniacal cries, the In
dians approached and, catching this
horrible liquid in wooden cups, CON-
menced to drink it, their eyes shining
with ecstasy.
Mile. Lecomte, perce1ving the fate
which awaited her, thought she would
go mad every moment. Fortunately.
the arrival of her cousin and a troop
of Englishmen, we'll armed, dispersed
the criminal fanatics. Many were
killed on the spot, the tree was cut
down and it threw up spout of pink.
tsh water with the force Of a water
spout. The wretched victim had lost
all human form. This horrible adven.
ture decided Mile. Lecomte to leave
India, and she has just arrived at Mar
settles. She says she will marry the
cousin who saved her life.
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BAeY's ECZEMA GREW WORSE.
Hospitals and Doctors Could Not Re.
Iieve Him-1ut Cuticura Remedies
a Speedy Permanent Cure.

Eczema appeared when our baby
was three months old. We applied to
several doctors and hospitals, each of
which gave us something different
every time, but nothing brought relief.
At last, one of our friends recommend
ed to us Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. A few days afterwards i'm
provement could be noted. Since then
we have used nothing but Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and now
the baby is six months old and is quite
cured. All that we used was one cake
of Cuticura Soap and two boxes Cuti.
cura Ointment, costing in all $1.25. C..
F. Kara, 343 East 65th Street, New
York, March 30, 1906.'
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Restricted Choice.

"The people and the corporations"
said Senator La Toilette the other
day, remind me Of a woman and her
little boy. There was a very large
chicken and very small duck on the
table and the woman, pausing with
the carving knife raised, said: Johnny,
which will you take, chicken or duck? p
Duck piped Johnny. But the mother
shook her head. NO. Johnny she said
in firm, yet kindly voice, you can't
have duck, my dear. Take your
choice, darling, take your choice, but
you can't have duck.'"
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q,
the terrace" suggested Lilly. But
perhaps poor, dear Mr.. Casserole has
rheumatism
Not a bit of it," denied that gen.
tleman Indignantly. Il can keep up
with the two of you. Come on"
I'VE nearly skidded into the foun-
,tain," giggled Lilly, as they started
out, initiating chugging car. Once
on the terrace they speeded.
"Honk! Honk!" cried Tilly as they
nearly ran down a couple of dancers
out for breath of air. Where are
their lights?"
Isn't that Mr.. Levi Hubbard, your
partner, in his CARP questioned
Lilly.
Yes, yes!" cried Casserole, now
completely carried away. Lets pass
him, by all means! He thinks that
old car of his beats everything on the
road. If l ever bought one-it would
be to show Levi what a really good
car is like"
We're overtaking him." cried Tilly,
as a tall, spare figure loomed ahead.
Hubbard, thinking it was a game Of
tag, and not wishing to be overtaken
by his friend, started on a brisk trot.
Hubbard makes me tired!" gasped
Josiah, painting with the exertion. If
I had real automobile, I'd show him.
He was set up because he whizzed by
mo to-day when was driving!">: All
day this incident had ranked in his
mind. The Googans had come at the
psychological moment. IT.
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IT, Against Cooperative Shops ~
Strong feeling is raging in German
and Austrian trade circles against CO
operative shops, which p are. practically
running the internal trade Of these
countries. ~
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A Walking Map.

"The maps we have been giving as
premiums to subscriptions caused a
little temporary excitement in our Of
flee the other day." says the editor Of
the Adams Enterprise. ben Spudge
called and casually remarked in the
presence of seven intending sub
scribers that the said maps weren't
worth the paper they were printed on.
AS this observation caused the seven
intending ones to keep their cash in
their pockets we proceeded to make a
map Of Ben's countenance, and we
succeeded so well that he is now the
best walking advertisement our map
industry ever had. Call again, Ben,
old boy!"-Atlanta Constitution.
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500 Reward. 500.

that there ct esst disease that science
has been able 70 cure In oil 1s stages and that 10
Catarrh: Halrs Cstarrh Cure 10 tho only positive
being constitutional disease requires consttu.
ttonal treatment: Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken in
formally, acting directly upon the blood aud
surfaces Of tho system, thereby. destroying the
foundation Of tho disease. and 9i!ing the patient
strength by building up tho consttuton and assist
ing nature in doing it, work. The proprietors have
90 much faith IN ts curative powers that they Offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case thst It fails to
cure. Send for list Of testidhonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY b CO., Toledo, O.
Sold BY ~ Druggtsts. 7sc:
Take Hairs Family Pulls for constipation.
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down pains and the kidney secretions
were much disordered. I thought I
would not live long, but since using
Doan's Kidney Pills I am a different
woman, can do my own work and have
no fear Of those troubles returning"
Sold by all druggists. SO cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
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Carries Severed Foot , Nil.

Elida, N. M.-Riding a horse nea,
here Ben johnson, a lad Is years old
ran the animal into a barbed. wire
fence and completely severed his own
foot, but, carrying the severed mem;
Der, he rode into the town, a. mile. for
treatment, and did not faint.
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Odd SIGNATURES.

A traveller tells Of two odd entries
that he saw in the Visitors book of a
fashionable resort Oh the Rhine. A
few years ago one of the Paris mem.
bers OF the Rothschild family had
registered as follows: "R. de Paris"
1t so CHANGED that the next visitor to
1nscrfbe his name in the book was
Baron Oppenhe1m, the banker Of
Cologne, and he wrote his name be-
meath Rothschild's in this wise: 20.
de Cologne"
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He who should teach men to die
would at the same time teach them
| how to live.-IOntaigne.
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LARGEST Retail Drug Store.

Largest Hetd1I Drug St0re.
The greatest drug store in the world
is said to be found in Russia. 1t ex-
lists in Moscow and is 203 years old.
Its title is the Old Nikolska Pharmacy,
and since 1888 it has been in the fam.
lily of the present proprietor. 1t is q
building of imposing dimensions, with
many departments, including one Of
professional education for the staff.
which numbers 700 persons. About
1000 prescriptions are said to be dis.
pensed daily.
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Valuable Land.

The proposition is being discussed
to pull down the Bank Of England
building, which is one story in height
and covers eight acres, house it in a
seven.story building on a portion of
the site and sell the remainder of the
land, the value of which Is estimated
at $32,5 900.
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sit in O.: chair day
after day unable to
move about on &C.
count Of rheumatic
- -" - =. {,
pains in my back.
hips and legs. I was
short Of breath and
my heart would fut-
ter after the least
exertion. I had dizzy
smells and bearing
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she-1 heard about the elopement.
Has her mother forgiven, them? He
think not. understand she haa gone
to live with them.
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About All That Is in It.
First Employer-What do you think
is in this war against the feminine EN-.
ployes' pompadours?
Second DittO.-Rats!
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We Want Your Cream.
Write to-day for tags and prices. North
Star Creamery Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-11-29
McMurray's Vanilla

Worth dollar drop, sold by all Gro
GERS at low price.
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He Knew,

Hev Knew.
Know anything about farming?"
Sure"
know which side to milk a COW
on?" 7"
Yep"
"Which?"
"Outside." Lesder.
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Hides, Pelts and Wool.
To get full value, ship to the old reliable
n. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
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Carefully Compromised.

"Father is in a perfectly lovely
mood" remarked Clarice. Don't you
think you had better ask him this
evening?'
Suppose you ask him?" suggested
Clarence.
"Oh, I can't" protested the girl.
I'm too shy"
"You ask him just this one time,"
pleaded Clarence. II promise you
that in the future I'll ask him, no mat
ter how shy I am."-Judge.
Do not only take occasions of do.
ing good when they are thrust upon
thee, but study to do all the good thou
canst. Zeal of good works will make
thee plot and contrive for them, con-
suit and ask advice for them.-R. Bax.
ter.
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To turn from another's sorrow may
r. 1" "";cs vnur hest iov.
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Men who write on how to get rich
are usually as poor as church mice.
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If a man who owns an automobile
is a bachelor, it's his own fault.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-11-29

Cash for Cream and Poultry.
Top prices, quick returns, square deal.
Ship to us to-day. Write for tags & prices.
r. E. COBB, St. Paul, Mimi.
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TIED 70 i CHAIR.
Unable 70 Move About On Account
f. OF Kidney Troubles. z,

Mrs. Anna Beebe, River and Monroe
Sts.. Anoka. Minn,. SAYS: II had to
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276 McDonough St., Brooklyn.
Coffee. hurt her, she quit and used
Postum. She didn't attempt to an
:alyze but she enjoyed the results. Un-
derneath It all @There's 4 Reason =
POSTUM CEREAL CO., LTD.