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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01


The announcement last week, at the
meeting i'm Atlanta of the Southeastern
Passengers Association, that the Sea-
board Air Line would restore the two
cent a. mile party rate. may be con-
sidered as largely due to the etiorts
of the newly organized association OF
Southern theatre managers, at tile heaa
of which, as president. is Mr.. Jake
Wells.
The abolition OF the party rate by
the railroads of the South has proved
most disastrous TO theatrical inter-
ests in that section and no one felt
this more keenly than Mr.. Wells, who
is general manager of the Wells
Amusement Company and the Leath
Theatrical Company, which control
circut, of theatres. in which arc en-
braced the following cities: Richmond,
Norfolk, Roanoke, Lynchburg Newport
News. Petersburg, Atlanta, Nashville,
Memphis. Chattanooga Knoxville, Biz
mingham. Montgomery, Mobile and
Evansville.
There has been scarcity of theat-
rical attractions in Southern territory
this season. owing to the inability OF
the producing managers to secure the
old party rate, under which a company,
numbering ten or more people, could
travel at the rate of cents
mile. Many companies that had booked
in Southern houses Cancelled their time,
and switched their routes to other
TERRITORY. The result was that the
theatres OF the South We're dark so
many nights that the people became
show hungry, and wanted to know IL
the playhouses intended closing their
doors for good.
ho ne ho
house managers to relieve the situa-
ton. They We're losing money right
along, or rather they were failing to
receive the money which their patrons
Z were willing and anxious to pass over
to the box office in exchange for seats
to productions which never came. 1t
was a case of no show, no money, and
the theatrical manager had even
greater reason for kicking than the pub
lie. since the latter only lost its ac
customed amusement. while he was
out just so many dollars and cents on
thu season.
The significance in connection with
the restoration of the party rate by
the Seaboard is that it will almost
certainly result In forcing the other
roads to come to terms with a SINH
lar rate. It is not likely that the
other systems will allow the Seaboard
to have monopoly of this business
for that line is in close competition
with the others. For instance, be-
tween Richmond. Atlanta and Birnl-
ingham the companies have the choice
OF making the movement over either
the Seaboard or the Southern With
the old party rate restored. the South
will again he placed on the map of
the manager routing his productions,
and old-time conditions. as far as that
feature is concerned, will again exist
OF course, the present season is on
the wane now, so little benefit will
accrue between now and the time for
tile closing of the companies. but there
is prospect of brighter season to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

General Washington was first in
peace and first in war, like President
Lincoln and, General Grant and our
now-is President. Mr.. Washington is
certainly first I'M the hearts of every
one" because when. they want to men,
tlon a great man In any foreign coun-
try mean a. man. who has done a
great service for his country-they
speak Of him ast''the Washington" Of
that country. Yes: sir they may knock
George Washington all they want to-.
but his name will always be good as
old wheat any old time. And that goes
to show you the value of n reputation.
OF course no one should live on his
regulations; he should work to main
tain his reputation II It is a good one
and live up to IT. Ny boss always
says, "Mix good value with good
name, and then live UP to both"
guess that would keep things few
links ahead. but it's better to be ahead
than behind. We want every one to
look upon this store as one mat Is
first in the esteem Of ITS tr.enus aho
fellow-cltizens and then Few links
ahead of its reputation. YOU near 19 !, me
| al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
SPORTING NOTES

Miss May sutton has added a solid
silver vase to her trophies won by
beating Mrs. b. Q. Brice In straight sets
In the final match. at the Coronado
(Col) tourney.
The Chicago Tosettis led in the five
man bowling event of the International
bowling tournament at Toronto. The
scores: Brill. t43; Bloem, 527. Nc
Kay, 514; Mcguire, All; j. Bloom, col;
total, 1855. The Old Boys. of Detroit,
were next with total of $500.
special pool match has been arr
ranged by Thomas Hueston, OF st.
Louis who holds the worlds cham
pionship title. with Charles Ferris. OF
Minneapolis. Tho pair will meet In a
60O-ball series. zoo points to- be played
each night. in Kansas City. next week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

Walker whiteside. will be presented
at the Academy Thursday, matinee and
night. with Mr.. William Clifford in
the principal role.
The production is described in the
following review published in West
ern paper:
"One of the most delightful romantic
plays ever seen in the city was artis-
tically rendered yesterday at the Ma
tional to an enthusiastic audience. we
Are King depicts novel series OF
events. some strong acting and re-
freshing love scenes.
"Gustavus Nenner, born King OF
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from all appearances an unu

from all appearances an unusually
strong team may be expected Among
the last years players who have re-
turned to college are Luhn, first base
and captain of this years team; Antho-
ny, catcher: Chatham. short stop; Paro-
des and Gwatnmey. pitchers; HOOD,
Bagley and Warren, fielders. Among
the new men OF promise are Graham
and Bill. of Davidson College; Arnun-
trout. OF Davis and Elkins College;
Dare, of Hampden- Sidney College,;
Fox and Mccord. OF University Of
Florida; Brown. of Sewanec; Dunley.
Henley and Burnett. of Kentucky Mill
tary Institute; Lon. of Kentucky State
College, and Waddill, of Fishburn Mill
tary Academy;
From Indications the pitching staff
will be exceptionally strong. there be-
ing sixteen candidates for the position.
The team Will be coached by Krebs. of
Dickinson. and assisted by Brown. OF
Dartmouth.
The scedule consists of twenty-five
games. including games with many OF
the strongest teams in the South.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

rLAyprLLs ron THE WEEK.
At the Academy.

At the Academy.
Nfondnv niEi,t--SOcicty Tnblcnux.
Tuesday nigl,t--NfIss Ethel Bnrry-
more, In "lIcr sister"
wednesday,, n,htincc ana night
Dockstndcr's dinstrcfs.
Thursday. mntinee ana might've
Arc king
i Fridny Observation-Disclosures"
Saturday, nntincc aud nisht--"Ens'
Lynne"
At the Biiou.
All the week, with the usual NATL
ncss-S. Miller Kent, In "Rnfflcs"
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TEAM B.
Total 1908 pins
AT WASHINGTON AND LEE.
inc Outlook for Season and Ninty-
~ HhrnA AnnliGnntail for YeAnh

Fine Outlook Tor SenHOn una NIHts--
Three Applicants for Team.
LEXINGTON, VA, February ~ 2;'
If indications count for anything,
and Lee will have g WIN
ming baseball team this year. IN re-
sponse 70 Coach Kreb's cal, nlHly-
three candidates for the baseball team
responded Theyare being put through
preliminary work, such as gymnasium
exercise and cross country running,
preparatory to taking regular re y
practice. This Is the largest nump Q,
of applicants fora baseball team IN ! he
history Of Washington and Lee ING
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

kubelik Concert.
Jan Kubelik, the great Bohemian
violinist, who is now on his third
American tour, comes here on Satur-
day night. March 18th. for one con-
cert. at the Jefferson Hotel Audito-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
cnntnIn reader Ahead.

Mr.. Liebs rolls biggest score for
eek at Lake Bowling Alleys, making
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
Electoral Board Appointed.

EIectOrnI Hoard ADnOlnted.
Judge r. Carter Scott yesterday ap--
pointed the Henrico county electoral
board as follows: Messrs. Charles U.
Williams, II. G. Beattie and William B.
Frayser. Mr.. G. T. Gross was appoint,
ed a member OF the board Of school
trustees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

intended to leave on tho next train.
AZ he turned a corner a. last one fa-
miliar sight met his eyes. Staring him
In the face was a billboard, on which,
in large type, he read: Opera House
to- night; Ada Gray IN East Lynne. =
"Raffies" mt Bijou.
Offering. 1t offers S. Miller Kent in
the dramatic success, "Raff1es." The
play is well known and should prove
decidedly interesting to the patrons or
Mr.. Kent, in speaking of his charac-
/! .Ratiles' played. On my tour, of the
Pacific Coast several Of the dramatic
| of another actor who obtained promi-
nence in this part. When Rallies was
| first produced in the United States l
was appearing in the Clyde Fitch play.
The Cowboy and the Lady. AS a rule
actors have but scant opportunity to
see other actors work
when Mr. Gates secured for me
the American rights to Rallies made
a very careful study of the part. de-
| cided in my own mind just about what
/ sort OF a chap this mythical craftsman
i was. and in the 500 and some odd times
| I have essayed the character have
and conscientious treatment to which
] think such unique stage character.
ization Is entitled This will be my
last season in 'Raffles.' Although
person naturally grows moro or less
tired of playing the same part over
and over again, / think that shall
probably heave sigh OF regret when
'Ratfles' is put on tho shelf for hon,
estly think that it is one of the mos,
distinctive stage creations of the pres
ent decade"
I<ubellk Concert.
Ian KubeNk. the great Bohemian
violinist, who is now on his thirt
American tour, comes here on Satur,
day night. March 18th. for one con:
cert, at the Jefferson Hotel Audito
rum.
Those who read Of the enthusiasm
over him on the two previous tours
will be prepared to enjoy a. great mu
steal experience when he plays here
Unassuming and simple as a child
Kubellik is untouched by the world
fawninS admiration, and as his mar
velously supple fingers glide withou
apparent effort through the mos
amazing intricacies OF the composer
art, ones mind is not distracted b,
the affected contortions of geniuses
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Mr., LiebS FOITS DIBSesI sUV1c TT
week at Lake Bowling Alleys. making
2O1.
In one Of tho prettiest and closest
games ever seen at the Lake Bowling
Alleys. Captain Reader won last week
by majority Of twelve pins. Another
match game Will be held
tomorrow night at $3.50 o'clock. Many
high scores are expected.
Mr.. Glenn won tho prize Tuesday
night, and Mr.. Montgomery got the
prize Thursday night. Mr.. Leibs rolled
the highest score for the week, making
2Ol. Mr.. Thorp rolled the highest score
for the week in goose pins. making
1o9. Mrs. N. J. Smith rolled the high
est In ten pins, scoring 12o.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
BUSINESS MANAGER FOR CHURCH
Cleveland Institution Plans to Try a
New System.

The Epworth Memorial Methodist
church in Cleveland has decided to try
new system Of church management.
A business manager has been ap-
pointed who will give his entire time
and attention to the finances of the
church. AS executive secretary he
will collect the bencvolcnces, dues OF
members, subscriptions, etc. and pay
all expenses. He will serve as Sec
retary of the standing committees of
the church and keep n record of their
business for transmission to the Off
cial board. This. II Is expected. will
leave the pastor free to give attcn-
tion TO the larger plans OF the work
and to his pulpit and pastoral duties.
Epworth Memorial has the largest
membership of all the Protestant
churches in the city. 1t has an cx-
tensive charity work and handles over
s35 900 In contributions every year.
DIR. G. X. Morris. district superin-
tendcnt. strongly Commcnds the in.
novation. ITO my mind" he says. 1T
Is the ideal OF church government. |
expect to sec the plan adopted In
many other cities"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06

such as hotel swill, horse meat, OF
other carrion. If milk or meat scraps
cannot be secured locally it is better
to buy commercial beef scrap or gran
ulated milk. These will keep indefi-
nitely when properly stored.
The green food may be supplied in
the form OF cut alfalfa or clover hay
The hens will eat it either dry or
steamed. Mangolds or bects and cab
bage also make excellent food and
should be fed raw. Bects should be
sliced lcngthwisc until the hens learn
to cat them, when they may be thrown
in whole. The mangel-wurtZel is the
best variety for chicken feed. The
cabbage should be hung up on a string
where the hens can get exercise work
ing at it. Onions, turnips. potatoes
and several other vegetables may be
fed These, however. should be
cooked until soft and then mixed with
about an equal bulk of bran; feed
while still quite warm. We prefer
TO feed such feed at noon. BE care
full not to feed too much. rs the hens
are very fond of soft, moist mash. and
will gorge themselves with il If given
a chance. BE sure that each hen can
get her share and do not feed more
than they will eat up clean in Is min.
utcs. Also be careful to have the
vegetables dry enough SO that when
the bran is added it will make crum-
bly,, moist mixture.
Always be careful to feed clean food
of all kinds. and shun all bad smelling
disinfcctants. The egg shell is porous
and will. therefore, allow the egg to
absorb bad odors. Store the eggs in
clean place and market them at
least once week: by following this
method one should soon be able to get
a reputation for furnishing eggs that
are good and genuinely fresh.
When the pullets are brought in
from the range they may not be COM
plctely fcathcred. II not. an occasion
al feed of sweet corn will be n great
treat for them and will help them pro-
duce n new coat of feathers. Sun
flower seeds contain oil and make an
excellent addition to the ration. help
ing to produce new feathers quickly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06

before coming into those of Nicholas
Narbonne. a sea captain in tn" East
India trade to whom IL WAS left by
an uncle in the early part of the last
century.
The captain died here. and so did
his wife, who lived to the ripe age of
95. passing away in 1890. They had
a daughter, Mary A. Narbonne. who
was born in the house and lived in II
all her life, dying in ii AT the age OF
81. in 1905.
Miss Narbonne was well known in
Salem. chiefly for her aversion to
meeting strangers. She was great
reader and was content TO live en-
tirely by herself. In fact she rarely
suffered anyone to remain long under
her roof, although she greeted callers
on their arrival at her door with state
ly courtesy.
One story told of her is that she re-
quired the few friends who came to
take tea with her to fetch their own
teanots and cups. rs she did not
care TO have them use hers.
The house was well filed with old
furniture and curios. collected chiefly
by her father. and she was greatly an
noyed by collectors. for whom she en-
tertaincd cordial contempt.
On Miss Narbonne's death the cot
lection was taken away by her heirs
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
LIVED ON TEN CENTS A WEEK.
Bill Dooiittle's System Good One,
But Not Attractive.

"D'y'u find smoking hurts y'u?"
asks Hi Biddlc. a Yankee lawyer, in
Willie Brooks story. "The Solar Ma
chine" in Harper's.
1T probably doesn't do me any
good" l said; but I'd have trouble
quitting it,"
NO. y'u wouldn't. Smoke this"
He took from his vest pocket the fel-
low to the stogey in his mouth and
tossed it across the table to me. Ever
hear how Bill Doolittle lived on ten
cents n week."
| confessed that Bilrs economics
had never been brought to my attcn-
ton.
Wal" said Riddlc. she took dinner
with friend on Sunday. an ate
enough to last i'm till Wednesday.
Then he bought ten cents wuth o
tripe. an he hated tripc so like thun.
der that it lasted i'm the rest O. the
week. These scegars work good
deal like that tripe. You take to
smokin' EN-, an y'u won't want morc'n
one or two day"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
The Doctors Fee.

The average man will give lawyer
$500 TO $500. together with a lifetime 5
praise. to keep him out of the pcnitcn-
tiary for from two to ten years, and at
the same time he will raise a phos-
phorcscent glow and kick that can
be heard around the world II n doctor
charges him $50 to 500 to keep him
out of hell for a lifetime. We are the
only people under Gods ethereal tent
to-day who keep open shop "a hours
each day and 365 days in each year.
We are also the only laborers to keep
on working for people who do not pay
can carry my part OF charity with
as good n grace as most men. can
70 through rain. snow or mud and do
my best. provided tn" case is one of
worthy need. but TO reward continually
downright rascality. willful drunken
ness and wanton laziness IS getting
out of my line.-TeXas State Journal
OF Medicine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
CASTRO REFUSES TO REVOKE
DECREE AND PREPARES
FOR DEFENCE.
HOLLAND MAYBLOCKkDE
TIME FIXED IN ULTIMATUM OF
NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT
HAS EXPIRED.

Willemstadt.-Thc Netherlands gov
ernment fixed Nov. l as the limit of
time for Venezuela to revoke the de-
cree of President Castro, issued on
May 14th, prohibiting the trans ship
ment of goods for Venezuelan ports at
Curacao. President Castro has refused
to revoke this decree. but as yet, so
far as is known here, the Netherlands
government has not decided upon
definite action. There has been much
activity here of late. but in an inter
view Sunday the governor of Curacao
said that Holland ought to have asSur-
ances that Venezuela had not revoked
the decree at the last hour of the day
fixed according to the ultimatum be
fore taking any active measure. He be-
lievcd that his government had mace
ample preparations for any eventual
ity, and he added that statement
would doubtless be issued Monday an
nouncing the position of Holland and
Venezuela and what action it was
purposed to take.
There Is no question. however. that
Venezuelans believe that the Neither
lands government is preparing to
blockade their ports. Adviccs re-
ccived by the steamer Zulia from Mar
acaibo state that 1t was reported on
Oct. cath that President Castro had or
dered the mobilization of $4,000 troops
to be ready Nov. End.
Other advices reaching WillemstaI
again report the serious Illness of
President Castro, who. according to
the report, was compelled to take TO
his bed on Thursday last. There was
some talk. too. of n trace of poison
having been found in his food.
The residents OF Curacao and other
Venezuelan cities look for the block
adc to be inauguratcd this week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
Dolphin and Flying Fish.

One day, recently. a ship was lying
at anchor at Boca Grandc. when the
rev observed dolphin chasing Il
nying fish, both coming directly to-
ward the ship.
On nearing the vessel the flyer
arose in the air and passed over the
bow. just abaft the foremast. As II
did so. the dolphin went under tho
ship. and coming up en- the other side,
sprang from the water and caught the
flying fish on the ny" just as Il was
curving gracefully down In its de-
scent 10 the water.--Punta Gorda
Herald.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
IS YEARS OF SUFFERING.
Burning, Painful Sores on Legs
Tortured Day and hight-Tried
Many Remedies to No Avail
Cured by Cuticura.

"Aftcr an attack OF rheumatism,
running sores brol = out on my hus-
bands legs, from below the knees to
the ankles. There are no words to
tell all the discomforts and great suf-
fcring he had to endure night and day.
He Iscd every kind OF remedy and
three physicians treated him. one after
the ether. without any good results
whatever. One day ! ordered some
Cuiicura Soap. Cuticura Ointment,
and Cuticura Rcsolvent. He began
to use them and in three weeks all the
sores were died up. The burning fire
stopped and the pains became bear
able. After three months he was quite
we'll I can prove this testimonial at
any time. Mrs. V. V. Albert. Upper
Frenchville, Me, July 81, 1907
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
THE FALL AND WINTER
CARE OF THE PULLETS
corfo-tnble to Get
he Esss-By james j. Ezapin, Michigan.

When the cold nights begin to come
it is time to bring the pul!ets into
winter quarters. They should then
begin to show signs OF approaching
maturity. Before bringing them IN,
clean the house they are to occupy.
whitewash it thoroughly and disinfect
the pcrches, nest boxes, etc. BE sure
that the disinfectant enters every
crack and crevice. Then cover the
floor with about four inches of fine
gravel or sand. Cover this with six
inches of dry, clean. long straw. as
the pullets will break it up quickly
enough. Where leaves are plentiful
they may be used and make very sat
isfactory litter. although they do not
~ as long as straw.
When the house is ready remove
the pullets TO it carefully. Do not
carry them by one leg only or other
wise misuse them. Any rough han
ding at this time viii. mean subse-
qucnt loss in the eggbasket. OF course
change always produces timidity.
but by exercising great care they will
sOCn become accustomed to their new
quarters. When about to enter the
house a slight noise announcing ones
approach before opening the doors
will prevent fright and injury from a
sudden rush or flight against obstacles
in the pen. Chickens soon get to
know the call of 4 low, soft whistle
announcing to them the coming OF the
feed basket At this stage the repro
ductivc organs are developing rapid
ly and any abuse or frightening may
cause the loss of some of the finest
in the flock.
We have entered poultry houses in
the winter where the windows have
been closed for days at n time. The
hens are found standing around with
their feathers rufiled and looking as
IL they were nearly frozen to death.
In accustoming pullcts to their new
quarters. see that they always have
plenty of fresh air without n draught.
One of the best systems of ventilation
Is to have window hinged on one
side and cloth on the other so that
either one can be swung In at will.
Those having sliding windows can ar
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
sALEM HOUSE 22s YEARS OLD.
Well Preserved Specimen Of Colonial
Architecture of Seventt enth Century.

ROstCn.-Onc of the bHs: preserved
specimens Of domestic cnlGnial archi-
lecture of the seventeenth century is
the NaIbonne house on Essex street.
Salem. Mass. which was built in 1850,
and is sound today and good for an
other century at least.
Belonging TO a Period in which the
coionists had very little money to
lavish on their homes the house repre-
sents the conservative tastes of the
thrifty resident of Salem 100 years be-
fore the revolution.
1t WIS built by Thomas Ives, and
its title passed through many hands
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
Z RNlE' llHNM TIZERr

was asked for its veriflcation. he dc.
clined to make direct statement. but
said that in his student days at Liep-
zig he believes he made some such
agreement.
It is because he is rcputcd to have
the best shaped head in America. with
a most extraordinary brain develop
ment. that the question becomes of in
teTest to science. All the experts in
America are familiar with Prof
Tyler's head, and it is common knowl'
edge that they regard II of great value
to the scientific world.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-11-06
Clerks Go Home to Vote.

Washington.-Sucha an exodus as has
been taking place in the last four or
five days from the national capital of
voters entitled to the right of fran
chisc in various states has not been
known in any political campaign since
that of 1896. A careful canvass OF the
several executive departments showed.
up to noon Saturday. approximately
300 voters had already gone 10 thcir
homes and many hundreds more LEFT
Washington that night and Sunday. It
is estimated 500 more will leave for
nearby states before election.