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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

Ingram and HILL adjudged both men
insane. Mallory is the manager Of
county. while Traylor is carpenter
by trade and lives on the Ninth Street
Road. They will be committed to the
Eastern State Hospital
Jim HIN Jumps His Bonrd.
Jim Hill, alias Jim Jackson. alias
and took up his quarters at the resi-
dence of James Thomas. Hill was
one OF the most congenial boarders
that Thomas had taken in for a long
pleasant that when Thomas was APP
preached on the subject of small
loan he gladly handed over five. Not
long after that Hill quietly took his
departure. leaving. behind a board
His trunk. which was nailed to the
floor, contained six sticks Of oak wood
neatly wrapped in brown paper A
warrant was sworn out before Squire
Jordan. but the man with many names
can't be found.
Leap Year Convention Mt Leader Hall.
The spinsters' leap year convention.
which will be given for the benefit OF
Stockton Street Baptist Church, at
Leader Hall Thursday night. promises
to be one OF the most amusing enter
talnments given here this season; The
|Manchester's most charming spinsters.
all Of whom have decided dramatic tal-
ent. Those who will participate have.
however, as yet reached spinsterhood.
and will let the term be applied to them
only for the occasion.
Personals and Briefs.
Mr. James Cox, Of Shenandoah coun-
ty, who stopped in this city en- route
home from New York to visit his friend,
W. J. Carter, left yesterday. Mr.. Coz
!, is owner of Belgravia Stock Farm, one
NJ tn, to-, 11 cI,a, "a r,1I,
Valley, and is a great horse fancer,
Lockers have been installed in the
police station, one for each Officer.
They are made Of light wood and make
a pleasing appearance.
| kaufman Baer &ICo., of Ohio, have
instituted suit in the Corporation Court
against F. Let's, former proprietor Of
the saloon owned by John Onesty. The
sum stated Is $7l.25. the price of q
barrel OF whiskey. Mr.. Henry Flegen-
|heimer. Of Richmond. is attorney for
| the complainant
Sergeant j. G. Saunders, who has
been very sick since last Saturday, Is
f ~ q M Ms N aSle "a IL
ter, Miss Marietta Broaddus. Monday
night, took place from the home yes
was made in 4 oakwood .o0A' lA's''''eA'
A silver tea will DO given at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p Jones. 1907
Balnbrldge street Friday night, for
the benefit Of the Fifth Street Metho-
dist Church.
Mrs, Il. S, Goulding, Of Keysvllle Va,
who has been visiting Mrs. r, +. Ed
lington, has returned,
Miss Elise Gregory. OF Henderson
Nal, on Porter Street.
Mrs John OBrien. of Cowardin
Avenue, continues critically III at her
! home.
Mr.. John Anderson has returned from
the Water Meter Manufacturers con.
i ventlon ct Washington. After spend,
ling a short while with his mother
/ road.
The First Ward delegation from the
Street Committee will meet this AZ.
ternoon at 1880 o'clock at Seventh and
i Hull Straets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Following is the
m mo- the crowd.

modate, the crowd. Following Is the
program:
hymn, "Still. Still With Thee male
quartet; Introduction OF orator Mr..
Leon NJ. Nelson; address, Governor
Claude a. Swanson; hymn, One Sweet
" Solemn Thought" male quartet;
America" in which all present are in
vited to Join: benedlction: taps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
VIII Erect Monument to Morse.

The Samuel B. F. Morse Benevolent Asso-
citation. an organization which has for its oh
ject the building OF monument to the In
ventor of teegraphy. held its first annual
meeting yesterday. The association as yet
has only small amount In the treasury.
which is invested at per cent. II was de-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

f. P. Giles (colored) was fined $40 In the
Police Court yesterday morning on charge
OF cruelty beating and iil-using horse.
Lavlnia Allen charged with stealing a
$40 gold watch from Miss f. D. Hill. and
was sentenced to term OF sixty days in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Served Warrnnt In JaiI.

Sam Carter (colored), who Is now resi-
dent OF the City jail, was yesterday served
with a warrant charging him with having
broken into the house of one Rebecca Holtz
and stolen therefrom SIS. His term in Jail
Will probably be considerably heightened.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
VIII Instruct for lDrynn.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. May 19.-The Dem
ocratic State Convention will meet here
at noon tomorrow to select delegates
to the Denver Convention.
Delegates arriving here tonight con-
cede that the convention Will send an
instructed delegation to the Denver
Convention for William Jennings Bry-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
How TO Get
Rid Of Fat
. Remarkable Discovery That Can
Reduce Fnt Hnrmlcssly mt the
Rate of II Pound Day.
A Trial BOX Sent Free.

A quick, harmless reducer Of fat,
called Rengo, has come into popular
use which far eclipses any method or
trcn tment heretofore used.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Virginia-Fair Wednesday
and Thursday; warmer Thursday, ll6ht
west winds.
North Carolina-Fair and warmer
Wednesday; Thursday fair; light west
winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Benefit for T. NJ. A.

Mr.. Dan Ryan will appear at the
Bjou again next week in a series of
lShakespearean plays and some roman
tic dramas. On Friday If next week
he will present THE Three Musketeers'
for the benefit of the local union Of
the Theatrical Mechanics Association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

AT one time the Republicans had
fully determined to put list Of can
didates in the field, but after due con-
sideration they decided not to make
Ing, however, to allow any members
of their ranks to make the race and
are delighted that Mr.. Lloyd decided
to run. Mr., Lloyd Is a prominent
young lawyer. practicing In Richmond.
and is assistant secretary and general
manager of the Virginia State Fair
Association.
Tho Democrats say they were never
worried. as they have a strong ticket.
feated.
In the Third Ward, the race for
hoard will be close. Mr.. Hart is a
strong man politically. and is very
popular
Arrest Negro Who Stole Shoes.
County officials have arrested three
men, charged with being implicated IN
the theft of shoes from the cars OF
the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, and
one has been positively Identified ~
the man from whom he hired the
horse and buggy.
The liveryman states that for FIVE
years he has been hiring team to
the negro at intervals, and that up
until tile last time It had always been
promptly returned the next morning.
On this occasion, however, the negro
was frightened off by Chesterfield
farmer. and the team was not recoV-
cred for some time. The county nu-
thorities believe that the man had an
accomplish working for the railroad
company. Eight pairs OF shoes were
AdjudEcd Insane.
yne (r vLo of11ra n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

Captain W. E. Gonzales, state Chair
man Willie Jones, Senator Frank B.
Gary and II. II. Watkins are the most
prominently mentioned for delegates at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
More Fireworks.

More FIrcwOrks.
With many new and interesting fea-
lures. added attractions. brilliant IL
Nominations and hundreds of devices
for the amusement Of both old and
young, Lakewood Park is now we'll
launched on its regular summer sea-
son. Along the long boardwalk many
changes have taken place, and on every
side pleasant surprises greet the pat
rons OF this Southern Coney Island.
Many of the star attractions at the
Jamestown Exposition are being in
stalled, and will be ready in few
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Colonial-4'when we Were Twenty
One,
Bijou-"Around the Clock"
> Idlewood-Snmmer Ahuscmcnta.
Mnjestlc-Vnudeville.

It'll tempting propositions from
N/ Memphis. Chattanooga, Norfolk
w and New Orleans before him,
all OF which offer enticing fields for
the summer season, Manager r. L. Gif-
fen confessed last night that he was
undecided whether to continue at the
Academy OF Music after next week.
when THE Charity BALI is to be the
bill. or to move the Giffen Company
to another city.
ITO be absolutely frank" said the
producer. "the patronage here has not
been commensurate with the cost of
the productions we are giving. have
endeavored to present plays that VIII
compare favoraply with tho attractions
-offered in the finest theatres of the,
metropolitan cities OF the country. That
is expensive.
las business proposition. 1t cannot
be done unless we have the co-opera
ton of the playgoing public. Not
being willing to become identified with
productions that do not measure up to
the standard l have set in the Southern
country. shall move the company from
Richmond rather than lower the artis-
tic standard of the Citizen productions.
II believe the attractions we have Of
fered have met with the approval or
all who have witnessed the perform
anccs. have every reason 70 peileNe
that have done my part. In fact.
have received assurances to that effect
from so many sources that must con-
Tess my establishment at the lack of
financial support given some OF the
productions.
For sentimental reasons would
prefer to keep the company here all
summer, but as business proposition
you may easily perceive that it would
be the height of folly to remain here
when other cities are more enticing
from the financial standpoint"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Arrest Negro Who Stole Shoes.
Adtudgcd Insnne.

Yesterday morning in the office OF
Squire Cheat a commission OF
and Thomas Traylor, both white. The
commission. composed OF Drs. Loving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

The Democrats say they were never
worried. as they have a strong ticket,
and they do not believe it can be de-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

hoard will be close. Mr.. Hart is a
strong man politically, and Is very
nOpnlar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

Mrs, r. S. Goulding. of Keysvllle, va,
ington, has returned,
Miss Elise Gregory. OF Henderson,
n. c., is the guest Of Miss Annie Du
Nal, on Porter Street.
Mrs. John o'Brien, Of cowardin
Avenue continues critically III at her
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
A little NOVELTY
HELPS The MEAL
Quality First, When Dining
Ones Family or Friends
Seasoning Important.

BE brave enough to be simple and
have a few good things on the table
for your company rather than many
that are not all tempting.
A little supper Of mutton chops.
creamed potatoes and peas became a
memorable feast the other evening be-
the hostess had a dish Of din
pickles on the table into the liquor Of
which she had experimentally dropped
a tiny Glove of garlic. The pickles were
fresh and juicy. and the garlic with
the dill made n want more and more
and still more.
h ripe olives are better when served
IN q dish that has been rubbed with a
garlic Glove. The flavor must not be
strong, but faint and delicate. Green
peppers are always in the market. A
green pepper minced and scattered over
a dish OF m%acaroni or spaghetti. or over
mashed potatoes gives tone to he ia
miliar food.
It Is not expensive to indulge in a
bottle OF capers, pimentoes, and bay
leaves and garlic. A suspicion of n
one OF these transforms a dun food.
Seasoning is an invaluable art in nre.
pairing tasteful foods. There ia q dan
ger OF overriding it-but what a blessing
1t is to be able to tickle a tired palate
ana to bring a smile of satisfaction to
the race of the good man OF the house!
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
WHEN BABY X

At s when baby goes to bed,
His carnal craving satisfied,
He Is so plump and rosy red,
So dimpled, sweet and ~drowsy-eyed.
That to his crib 1 often creep
And watch my wee one sleep.
This then 1 vow this babe, somehow,
Is more than all the world to me,
i cannot say / feel that way
When baby wakes at 3!
When baby rouses me at 6
O'clock I really do not care,
I put him through his infant tricks
And toss him gayly in the air.
Most thoroughly / then enjoy
The darling little boy,
And gladly cry: mo gold could buy
This roly-poly winsome wee"
I must confess. I prize him less
When he wakes me at 8!
One night in pain our wee one slept,
The fever on his restless brow:
And then. as to his crib i crept.
In grief hat make me tremble now,
I wondered IL our little one
Would a to greet the sun,
The long night through 1 watched will
you
Dear wife-and. oh what joy to see
Our darling smile. at last-the while
He woke-at 3!
-Chica0n Neu,s
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
THIS YEARS LINEN
COATS AND TRIMMING
Long, Slender Lines ON Thin
Material Frocks-English
Eyelet Again.

The redingote and the rounded cut
away GOAT are both developed in linen.
They are trimmed with lace bands.
with bands of contrasting color, ma
chine-Stitcned. or with bands of heavy
lace Selt-dyesl or i'm natural color. The
medalllons are not particularly good.
except wae, necessary to complete the
pattern
Einglish eyelet is again to the fore.
and some OF the daintiest. most strik-
ingiy attractive dresses will be made up
with it. Since 1ouncings are Gin" they
will naturally suggest themselves as
appropriate for this particular material.
The rule for plain, smooth-fitting eff
fects around the hips that has gov
erned the winter Materials. holds good
for the lighter weight spring and sum-
mer fabrics, no matter how much tuck
ing or other elaboration there may be.
Also the same long lines with the grad
ual flare and the same continuity OF
the ensemble are required now as has
been.
OF course, the one superb fashion of
the season for demi-toilet is the draped
and clirgiag skirts of soft, rich fab
RIGS. such SIS silk cashmere, Asphodel
satin, maruuisette. crepe de chine. and
fine French, cashmeres and cloths.
When beautifully draped and abso-
lutely untrimmed there is nothing so
effective or u We'll made woman,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
A FEW SUGGESTIONS
FOR CREAM SOUPS.

The following recipes for cream
soups have been carefully tested: A
simple but delicious clam soup calls
Tor a quart of soft shelled CLAIMS, or
SO; a quart and a half of milk, a third
Of a cupful Of butter, three tablespoon
uls of flour. slice of onion. a little nut
meg, salt and pepper. Drain the liq-
uor from the CLAIMS. strain it and set
it aside. Wash the CLAIMS by empty
ing them into 81 colander and placing
1t under the faucet for a moment. Put
the milk and the slice of onion in a
double boiler and set it on the stove.
Cream the butter and rub the flour
into it with a spoon. AS soon as the
milk hoiis remove the onion. Add a
little Of the milk gradually to the
creamed butter and flour, stirring it to
form a smooth paste. Beat this mix
ture into the boiling milk. Season with
salt. epp and a grating of nutmeg.
Cook for five minutes. Then add the
clam liquor and CLAIMS. Cook for five
minutes longer.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Cream Of Celery.

that most apetizing of cream cups
wash a good sized head Of celery and
break the stalks into inch length
pieces. Boil in as little water as pos
sible until pulpy. In the meantime put
over the in a double boiler a pint
of milk. = large slice OF onion and piece
OF mace. Mash the celery in the water
in which it was cooked. and when the
milk boils add to it the mashed celery.
Cream. together a tablespoonful Of but
ter and one Of flour. then add to the
soup. Season with salt and pepper and
cook for five minutes. Strain and
serve. A cupful of cream added the last
NJ will make it richer.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
7RfE90ELFEIA- AN6 VIEW 7o1K W1TzES7 TENeEKsT ~ LIvEE7 7E1aaE

New York special: Displaying a thor
ough knowledge Of the many i%ntricacies
of the art Of thrust and parry. foils-
women of the Philadelphia Fencers'
club defeated their rivals from the
Fencers' club of New York in the an
nual competition for the intercity
championship at the Windsor Arcade.
Most of the participants manipulated
the weapons with a cleverness that
would have done credit to fencing ex-
perts. and their efforts drew hearty APP
plause from the large crowd that was
present.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14

Although outscored by a total of six
bouts to three, the losers were not out
classed. for in many cases a single
touch decided a contest. On several
occasions. too. the judges could not
come to an agreement after the regular
period of four minutes. and this neces-
STATED extra bouts.
Miss Emily Sailer. representing Phil
adelphia. and Miss Margaret Stimson.
captain Of the home team, were the first
to meet on the strip. For a full minute
neither could claim an advantage. both
showing well ON the defensive. Finally
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
TO KEEP FLIEs oursIpE.

For those who object to wire netting
In the windows during the summer. a
new idea has been found to prevent
flies and such annoying pests from en-
tering the house. This new preventive
Is a window box of mignonette. Il
seems that the insects dc not care to
face the odor of this charming flower.
so that 1t is an effectual barrier against
their invasion. 1t sounds like a very
pretty idea, n we may expect to see
ugly wire screens entirely discarded
and h windows decorated with dainty
boxes filled with the sweet blossoms.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
confeetioner's Icing.

one t~easpoonful of glucose. one cupful
of water. Boil together without stir
ring until 1t forms a thread when
dropped from a fork. Take from the
fire at once and let stand until like
warm. Beat until like soft dough: then
knead with the hands until thick and
creamy. Pack away in glass. and
keep in a cool place. When wanted to
use. put some in a bowl. set the bowl
in hot water, and stir until soft enough
to spread on cake. Add desired flavor,
and use. This icing will keep an in
definite time time II kept covered as
directed. Corn sirup may be substi-
tuted for glucose.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14

Miss Sailer succeeded in penetrating
her opponents guard and too the lead.
The advantage rested out n moment
with the visitor, for Miss Stimson fin
ished strongly and evened the cor In
an extra bout Miss Sailer readily gained
the judges award.
Miss Sailer's success was short
lived, however. for in her next
encounter she fell before the Prov
ess of Miss Adelaide Bayliss. who
proved to be master OF a very effective
lunging attack, and who made the best
showing for the local team, winning
two of her three bouts.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
NEW SHOES coMFoRTAeLE.

Is there any woman who has not suf-
fered with half shoes n pumps that
slip up and down on the heel? In spring
the streets seem to be crowded with
humanity with panied expressions on
firma were a much more fragile SUBJ
stance thar 1t is. A relief. however,
has at last been discovered by some
wise person whom necessity trans
formed into an inventor.
Paste a piece of velvet inside the heel
Of the shoe Of course, with the side Of
bling. It is very easy to do. costs but
q very few cents, and any good liquid
glue may be used. SO that at last an
~effectual and easy preventive for slip
ping heels has been found.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Ia keeo a clean WAN.

To protect a newly papered or tinted
wall from finger prints in a child's bed
room back of bed. get a piece of mat
ting in a contrasting shade to color Of
room and fasten up securely to the
wall. On this may be pasted pictures,
postal cards, etc, to suit the child's
own taste without injury to the most
delicate wall.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
DELEGATES TO SERVE
At SPRING lUNCHEoNS
Angel Food In pyramids.

One of the prettiest things seen re-
Gently at a spring luncheon was angel
food served in small pyramids.
Beat the whites Of nine eggs to a
stiff froth; beat in a level ~teaspoonful
OF cream of tartar; add favoring. Beat
into this mixture lightly one cup of
g%ranulated sugar, sifted. Then add one
cup of -four. sifted. Grease lightly with
lard n dozen jelly glasses. Fill these
half full of the mixture. Place the lids
on and steam for one hour. After the
cakes are cold, cover with boiled icing.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Cream of CLAN.

expensive. is even more delicious. The
same ingredients are used with the adj
dition of a pint of cream The clans
are washed and placed in a saucepan
to simmer for a few minutes. The liq-
uor is then drained off and the clans
are pounded in a mortar through a
course PURGE sieve. Proceed as direct
ed in the foregoing recipe. adding the
cream when the pounded clans and
their liquor is added. Serve very hot
with c%routons.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
To Freshen Flowers.

TO revive flowers which have been
packed and carried for some distance.
plunge the stalks into hot water, and
allow them to stand till the water is
cold. Then cut off the ends Of the
stalks and arrange the flowers in cold
water. Thus treated flowers will last
wonderfully in vases.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Remove Wall Paper.

An excellent way to emove wall pa
per when desiring to repaper is to
make a thin paste from -four and "a
ter. and g over the paper with a
brush OF cloth. wetting every part. Al
low this to remain for a while, after
which the paper easily may be taken
of in nea strips. thus avoiding much
extra work otherwise necessary.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Unselfsh.

Master Walter, aged s, had eaten the
soft portions of his toast at breakfast.
and piled the crusts on his plate.
when / was a little boy" re.
marked his father, who sat opposite
him, Il always ate the crusts OF my
toast"
Did you like them?" inquired hi.
offspring. cheerfully.
Yes" replied the parent.
You may have these" said Master
Walter, pushing his plate across the
table.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Elastic Curtain Rods.

Get good quality white cotton or
silk elastic one-half inch wide and run
through casing in sash curtains. Cut
elastic a little shorter than width OF
window or door and sew brass ring on
each end. Put brass tacks or hooks on
window frame and hook ring over one
tack. Stretch to other and curtain will
not sag as on a string.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Hint for Stout Womer.,

Stout people will notice that their
corset covers wear through first under
the arm toward the front. To prevent
this. one should haste a patch OF same
material under the arm on the inside
OF cover and leave on until worn, then
rip of and the cover will give twice
the amount OF wear.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14

Industry need not wish. and he that
lives upon hopes will die fasting. There
are no gains without pains: then help.
hands. for l have no lands. or. if I
have, they are smartly taxed.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-05-14
Lemon Bath.

Having drawn the water In the tub
for the morning plunge. slice a lemon
into 1t and let It stan for one-half
hour or longer. Then remove the
slices and plunge In. A bath of this
kind leave the skin soft and smooth.
end tones UP the whole system.