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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Father of And-Snwmill Bill .Ackuow,.
edges His Child.
Communicated

Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Dear Sir,-I notice In your issue of to
day communication from Mr. j. A.
Hardy a prominent and wealthy far
ner of this county and supervisor of
Blendon District. in which he ac-
knowledSes being the father of Senate
bin No. LOG. Mr.. Hardy seems to think
Virginia ought to have this law be-
cause North Carolina has it. and thar
the little and insignificant lumber
haulers around Blackstone should take
his medicine and not even inquire who
is The physician or what is his dis
ease, and that no attention should be
paid him If he speaks. and vet he
thinks it highly important and cx-
tremely necessary a special law should
be enacted to have this little weakling
taken off the public roads. as he will
damage the roads irreparable.
Mr. Hardy. failed to remember that
his road, which his North Carolina
friend travelled over. was torn to pieces
last year by the .Tldewater Railroad
Company. and not by sawmill wagons.
Mr.. Hardy says that sharpers came
along a few years ago and took ad !
vantage of tho landowners Ignorance
and bought the timber far below its
value. j suppose he knows. since he
was in the sawmill business at that
time and has since retired with for
tune and it seems that his North
Carolina friend is still in 1t in very
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
WEEK IN CITY HALL
Budget Makers Hard nj Work Figuring
on Problem.

The schedule in the City Council for
this week calls for n number of COM
mittee meetings of a routine character
with little now business OF Importance
on the calendar No session or either
the Council or the Board Is contem-
plated at this time, and as nearly all
the committees are now without funds
ing until after the new budget Is
adopted. saG
Tomorrow night the Committee an
Printing meets at O'Clock, and the
Committee on Light AT i O'Clock On
Tuesday evening the Committees on
Electricity and Local ASsessnents di-
vide the honors at Sfo'nl o,ls.s On Wed
one member of the lowec branch eS-
pressed 1t last night, al! ths. nembtts
win have the opportunity ~ atS,yad-g
ing church, On Thursday ,,.:;ht inc
Committee on Mater slts In solitary
state and on Friday nt s pctock taa
Street Committee viii hold mo sldeant
the building, while the Gnmmlttnc on
ST. Johns Buryins GroAnd ,fcisp,es
the other
Last night. and In fact, 10, sew
eral nights during tho past week tie
subcommittee of the Finance Commit
tee, which is working on tho hudget,
figured away at It's thankless Job.
Messrs, j, b. Wood. II. r. Pollard and
Gilbert * Pollock have the work IN
hand. At late hour last night the
budget makers We're still figuring
$6,Oo0oOo demanded by the, various de-!
out of possible income
az little more $1,000, 900. Ii the COM
mtttee find out how to make two equal
five. there arc some hpusekeepers In
town who would like the recipe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
.SEABOARD ASKS To
REDUCE SERVICE
Petitions Commission to Be All
lowed to Discontinue Train That
Does Not Pay Expenses.
RALEIGH MERCHANTS oBJEc III
Labor Unions of State Will Not
Put Up or lndorse Any
Candidate.
RALEIGH MERCHANTS oBJEc r.,
ESPECIAL to The Times Dispatch.

f4
RALEIGH N. c., February 22.-Ths
seaboard Air Line has petitioned the
Corporation Commission to be allowed
to discontinue the Raleigh Weldon
"shoofly" train, which has fora num-
Der OF years enableth people north OF
Raleigh to spend theIdaNGato the State
capital, returning home in the after
noon. Reports filed with the petition
show that the train has been losing
proposition for the past three months.
Raleigh business interests will strenu-
ously oppose taking off the train.
According to a letter just issued to
the various labor unions Of the State
by President John T. Miller. of the
North Carolina Federation of Labor.
the labor union as State organiza-
tion Will have no candidates in the
field for any office during the ap-
preaching political campaigns nor will
the Federation indorse any candidates.
The letter further declares that the
State Federation will not authorize any
union affiliating to put out any cam
didate or indorse any candidate, and
any letters they may issue purporting'
to do any of these things is without
the authority OF the State Federation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
TO MAKE WRITTEN CHARGES
COMMITTEES VIII Require rb,. ucforo
COhsIderIng LIlley ItcsaInfinn -

:, WASHINGTON. D. c., February as-
h,ebresentative Lillcy.. of Connecticut.
to-day interviewed Speaker cannon,
chairman OF the. Committee on Rules.
as 70 what action would be taken
by that committee as to his resolution
nrovlding for the appointment Of u
special committee of five members Of
the House to investigate the methods
employed by the Electric Boat Com
pany TO secure the Endorsement OF the
Octopus type of submarine boat by the
Committee on Naval Affairs. 1t Is UNI
ley that the Rules Committee had not
yet considered the resolution at all.
When Mr.. Lllley quit the Speakers
room he left behind him the impres-
sion that he. would reduce to. writing
his request to be heard by the com
mittee in .substantiation Of his public
charges that members of the Naval
Committee were subjected to improp-
er influences by representatives Of the
Electric Boat Company. The attitude
of individual members of the Rules
Committee is understood to be that
some such substantiation must precede
favorable report of the resolution
of investigation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
MADE WASHINGTON \ MASON.
Celebration of the 2:d by Lodge No. 4
of fredericksburg.
1 special to The Times-Dispatch.]
,ysSsDJIpr " A EahI

Especial to The Tines Dispatch.]
FREDERlCKSBURG, VA. February
oo-The Masons of lodge No. A.. Of this
clty-the lodgs which made George
Washington a Observation-Disclosures this
wear Washingtons Birthday in accord
ance with its usual custom. February
.2d falling on Saturday. the entertain
ment was neld last night in the rooms
of the lodge. These entertainments
are always looked forward to with
interest, and are always most enjoy
able Last night was no exception to
that rule. Worshipful Master G. r..
Howard presided, and the address of
welcome was delivered by Judge John
IL. Mason. Among the distinguished
visiting Masons present We're DR.. Il. j..
master of Masons in the District of
Columbia; Henry r. Simpson. of Wash
ington. deputy grand master of Masons
in the District of Columbia. and j..
Aston Cabell, prominent Mason and
LAWYER OF Richmond. All three of these
gentlemen made interesting and in-
structiye addresses. Mr.. Cabell spoke
on the subject, "Washington, the Patriot,
the Statesman and the Mason Dr..
Woodman spoke OF Tho Now Masonic
Temple of Washington" and Mr.. Simp-
son made humorous address. which
caused great amusement.
Captain S. j. Quinn, of this city, past
grand master Of Masons IN Virginia,
was called upon, and made an Interest,"
ing address. "A elegant musical pro-
gram was rendered, all of the numbers
being heartily applauded. Those TAX
ing part IN the musical program We're
Mrs. A. II. Emhrey, Mrs. a. 2, Rowe.
Mrs. Charles Koeppen, Messrs. Charles
Wright. m X. Sweetzer and II. A, Solan.
The accompanies was Mrs. Mary Quinn
Hicks.
Frederleksbur Lodge was organized
september i, ;75a, chartered by the
Grand Lodge Of Scotland July q, 1858,
and by the Gsand Lodge of Virginia
January so, 1852, Washington was ini-
tiated an entered apprentice November
a, 1859, passed to the degree OF fellow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
HELD RECEPTION.
Richmond "Y' Has Interesting Contest With
Fine Program.

Richmond "Y" Has Interesting Contest With
Fine Program.
Richmond ''Y" held Its usual monthly re-
ecption on Tuesday evening at the residence
o. DR.. and Mrs. d. G. Wilson. No. 40s East
Grace Street. with 153 guests present.
The medal contest. which was the prin-
cipa feature of the evening. was parti-
Grated in b. seven of the Richmond Col
ege students as follows: Mr. Robert Bowl
Ing, subject, "The Doom OF the Traffic
Mr.. u. A. Brown. subject. Lost on the Field
OF Battle: Mr.. j. T. Gulick. xubtect "'rhe
Hatred of Rum; Mr.. a. Fong Yeng, sub
Jet "A Defense of Drunkard': Mr.. Il. w.
Grant. subject, The Destiny of America"
Mr.. J. S. Jones, subject. The Sword of the
Lcrd'; Mr.. Edmundo Belfort, subject, The
Street of Death" The silver medal was
awarded TO Mr.. Fong Yeng and six silver
~ pins were presented TO the other con-
testants.
Instrumental music by the Messrs Shell
ton and Miss Kertley received rouslng APP
plause vocal solo by Mr.. BALES was also
highly appreciated.
This Is the third successful medal oontes.
Richmond ''Y' has had during the past sea
son, aud preparations being made
by the superintendent of the medal contest
work iosf the gold medal contest to be given
on Marcn 10th in Venabie street Baptist
Church
After a social hour refreshments were
served. Many new members were enrolled
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

Gee! but amt there II lot OF knock
ers in this old world? and tho funny
part of IT is they nevet have weak
lungs. either. see they're trying to
knock George Washington by saying
that lie want such great man as
he's cracked up to be; that he rushed
the groWlcr al Valley Forge. aud that
he didn't toll llis father he couldn't lie:
that what he did say WAC. Father. ]
can prevaricate to beat the band. but
being caught with the goods do not
consider IL good politAH to do so In this
instance" Now. wouldn't that bump
you? They admit lie was caught with
the maraschinos, but they deny all the
rest. Well. ] can say for fact that
we SIRE Caught with the goods" In this
store. and we never prevaricate nor
stretch the truth. not alone because 1T
Is the best policy to be true and square,
but simply because the business was
built up that way and the goods we
hand you don't call for any back talk
or apologies of any kind The knock
ers are only Knocking themselves when
they try to knock this store. We can
show all Knockers that our 20 per cent.
discount sale OF Fall and Winter Suits
and O'coats now going on. is an hon
est sale. and conducted on strictly
legitimate business methods. It's u
off for cash. and you're welcome to
come In without knocking.
Y T.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
:Ilujr--AntlcrsOu.

WlIITTLES DEPOT, VA. February
|22.-One OF the most brilliant weddings
in old Pittsylvania county occurred
Sunday, February 10th. at high noon
at Green Pond Baptist Church. when
Mr.. William l.. Blair, of Racine. Wis,
led to the altar Miss Lucy Isbelle An-
derson, of this county,
The church was tastefully decorated.
The bridal party entered the church as
follows: Miss elise Anderson with Mr..
George II Blair Miss Pcachy Grubbs
with Dr.. II. l.. Giles Miss Ressie Pigg
with Mr.. Walter IT. Jefferson, Miss
Pearl Grubas With Asa H0dhett, Miss
Meare With Frank Anderson. Miss Liz
zie Blair with Cleve Anderson. The
ladies all wore white ana carried
wreatlis of evergreen.
The groom entered with his best
man, Mr. q. NJ. Bushman, ana the bride
on tho arm 81 lher sister and maid of
honor, Miss Kate Anderson. They We're
met beneath the beautiful arch by tho
Rev. A. j. Ponton., pastor of the Pres
bytcrian Church, who performed the
|ceremony,
The bride was nttired in a beautiful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
ALEXANDRIA BREAKS RECORD.
Washington Celebration Greatest Dem.
onstrntion in History of City.

Washington Celebration Greatest DEM
onstration in History of City.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, February "a
With the biggest demonstration of Its
history Alexandria to-day celebrated
the birthday anniversary of her fore
most citizen. George Washington.
Every two years the celebration of
Washington's birthday here takes the
form of public parade, In which rep
resentative branches of the army and
navy of the United States. citizen SOL
diery OF the District Of Columbia and
of the various States, civic, patriotic
and secret orders, all do their part in
making the day gala occasion. The
demonstration this afternoon was one
of the largest and most impressive of
the many that have taken place here,
and 1t was witnessed by many thous-
ands of tho citizens. by residents of
the surrounding country in Virginia
and Maryland, and by many from States
farther away.
The events of the day were ushered
in with the blowing OF whistles and
ringing of the bells at A. Nj. AT
noon whistles and bells again pealed
a welcome to the visitors and announced
that the celebration in honor of the
Father of his Country was about to
begin. This morning Il committee went
to Mount Vernon and placed a hand
some wreath or the tomb of Washing
ton, a custom OF the George Washing
ton birthday celebration,
In connection with the celebration
services of patriotic character We're
held in Christ Episcopal Church, under
the auspices of Mount Vernon Council,
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Among those present were many prom
inent members of the Daughters of the
American Revolution
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Hurt-,yi,c,,c,,.
| specIiI % INC TImes pisraich

SbecIal TO The Times Disratcii.1
!. SyiiAriiAM. VA. February az
.vense has been issued to Miss Maria
.'tfheil and Mr.. John Robert Hurt.
a aae huptiais TO be celebrated on the
zo.h OF February. The bride to bc is
,ne pretty and attractive daughter of
MI, tel Mitchell. of Hurt, this county.
Inc groom Is the third son of Justice
W. - Hurt. of Chatham. but for sev.
s ea,,. years has been residing in Nor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Holiday aud BANQUET.

Especial 10 Tho DIspatch.1
RADFORD, VA, February 22.--Wash-
ington's birthday was celebrated here
to-day by the closing of post-ofllces
and banks and by interesting exercises
in the public schools.
a banquet Was given tonight by the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Lovely Mount Lodge, No. 556. at odd
Fellows Hall, East Radford.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Mill.ary celebration in Norfolls.


NORFOLK, VA, February 22.-Wash-
ington's birthday was ,,shered in to-
day in Norfolk by the firing of the ma
tiona salute by the Norfolk Light
Artillery Blues at daylight The banks,
Federal Offices and city offices are
closed, for the day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
CHARGE WITHDRAWN.
Grief Witness Refuses to Appear Against DR.
M0nteirO and lie Is Dismissed

As result of the refusal of the chief
witness to appear against him DIR. Aristides
Aontelro was yesterday morning dismissed
on the charge OF malpractice The woman.
who is now living in Washington. wrote 20
Justice crutcateld. saying that an injustice
itad been done TO the physician. and that
she would not come TO Richmond TO testify
uhaihst him. The case has been pending
several months. ' .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
BRIEF CAPITOL NOTES.
Commission After Delinquent Telephone
Company,

Tho State Corporation Commission has
cited thc Ilerndon and Leesbnrs Telephone
and Telegraph Company to appear on March
cath TO show cause, II any il can why It
should not be fined for falling TO make its
reports as required by law for the years
1904, 1905 and 1906.
Commission OF Agriculture honer has re-
ceived Inquiries concerning virginia farms
frcm the following persons who wish to
locate in tho State; James Davis, Larrnr
boet's Point VT; I. NJ, Cook, Donner' $
Grove, III; IT, g. Lemon. Z. o. Box 5o4,
Chicago; j, b. Finster. New York City. and
c. H. Vinal. OF Wisconsin, MIR. Koiner has
responded TO all their REQUESTS for ltera-
in Virginia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
WILL URGE APPROPRIATION
FOR DANyILLE POST-OEEICE
rsnecIal to The TImes-n,.n,,,,,1

=, ,,IrV,H! 10 TIC 7 Ifes- Dlspatch.
DANNlLl-1. VA. February 22-At n
held day President Carringlone a a..
pointed w T. Swami. r. A.1JaYne s. ana
Eugene Withers as committee ii o Go
Of bill introduced in Congress- bv
Representative Saunders, of this dis.
tIict a. authoriZing the appropriation@of
rrovement of the post-office at Dan.
VILE - A'.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Spencer school Celebrates.

SPENCER. N. c., February "a
Washington's birthday was tittngly
celebrated by the Spencer Graded
School last night by pupils OF tho
school, An attractive program. con-
sisting of songs recitations and drills,
closed with the operetta, The Season
Fa irjeS -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Homo Of Colorcd Man Rurncd.

Special to The Times Dispatcl.
BUCHANAN. VA. February 22.--The
barn of Joseph Pollard. a colored man.
living near town. was destroyed by
fire yesterday morning. His horse and
COW both persisted in the flames The
origin of tho frasis unknown,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

craft March 3, 1853 and raised to the
sublime degree of master Mason Au-
gust 4, 1853, ard remained member
of this lodge until his death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

Humphreys "Seveilty-sevcn'
Is specific for Grip and In
fltenza.
Is "a specific for Coughs and
Colds.
"seyenty-seven' effects cure
by going directly to the sick spot
without disturbing the rest OF
the system.
On account of the .t2nieity OF
"sevcnty-scven" the vitality is
sustained and the exhaustion and
weakness. are largely eliminated.
All Drug Stores. IS Gents.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co.. Cor.
William and John Streets, New York.
The sun., 1908-10-04

the kitchenette fats rarely have dining
rooms. They have instead living rooms.
and the little kitchen opens of these.
A few years age hotel introduced the
first kitchenette. The man who built
the hotel had noted the fact that half the
persons who live in hotel suites want to
cook n their rooms. in chlfing dishes
and over the gas IL need be.
1t isn't always for economy's sake
either. but because restaurant fare Is
monotonous. Such people object to
housekeeping fiat 1t is too much re-
sponsibliily, they say; It ties one down
and there is too much troubls with SER
wants.
The kitchenette solved the difficulty
and the idea spread. This autumn finds
two new kitchenette fats in operation
and more going up. Young couples and
professional women who like TO have
their own homes are among the PEOPLE
who take them.
One Of the new buildings consists en-
tireIy OF kitchenette apartments, twelve
on a floor and there are six stories. While
the space is small the rents are not espe-
cially 30.
While you cannot cook elaborate roasts
or feasts In thess little kitchens it is sur
prising foH much can be done by a clever
cook. This Is due to the possibilities OF
canned things.
The cooked food stores also enter into
the plans Of the girl who has a Kitchen
cite. II she Is a business girl she can
purchase on her way home gomethtng
The sun., 1908-10-04

Audaolous but exceedingly chic was a
cape coat OF broadoloth and chiffon taf-
feta which our artist has sketched The
color was the same light, bright carna-
ton TO which we have already referred.
n beautiful shade which 10 particularly
effective under artificial light.
From neck almost TO waist line In the
hack the cloak opened 10 show a slender
V Of gold and white embroidery and gold
buttons held the sides OF the back whore
they crossed below the "; but the original
trimming note which gave the cloak It's
individuality was very full big ruche
of carnation chiffon tatieta fringe on lts
edges, This ruohe encircled the neck
In Pierrot fashion and bordered the bot
tom Of the coat. running up the slashed
sides and back. which opened almost to
the waist line,
The soft rose shades trimmed In black
satin, In dark fur, ermine or chinchilla.
or In gold or silver. are always popular
for evening coats. and this fall shades
Of gold and lighter yellows are popular
for the same purpose. Handsome cloaks
In the fashionable peacock blues and
greens appear and we have seen one light
peacock green satin coat trimmed jim
black caracul and gold embroidery which
The sun., 1908-10-04

quolse, or rather Of light peacock
blue slightly greener than turquoise.
Faoings Of the blue turned back over
the wide draped sleeves and were held
by big buttons and loops Of black and
gold and the neck was finished in the
same way, whiea scarf was worn, Of black
satin lined with blue and finished at the
ends with pendants Of black and gold.
Coats Of white satin or satin finished
Grape oE the charmeuse description are
many and beautiful. and here again
gold and silver almost Invariably enter
into the design. Graceful capelike
models idraped up over the arm and
jaboting in soft folds down the fronts
are sometimes made quite without trim
mings save for handsome gold ornaments
catching up the sleeve drapery and
holding the folds on the shoulders, and
perhaps the fronts Here the drapery
must be Of classic and artful character.
for the oachet and beauty of the garments
is entrusted wholly to Its lines and to the
beauty Of it's material.
More elaborate coats on the order. OF
the one sketohed for this page have loose
sleeves apparently cut In one with the
shoulder. though this effect is often Sc
cured in the new coats by hiding the
The sun., 1908-10-04
MRS. MACKAY j sUFFR4GIST
sho Pays Her Dellar and JoIns the Inter.
urban Council.


Mrs. Clarence r.. Maokay Joined the
lnterurban Woman Suffrage CouDcil 0
few days ago. This was hardly surpris-
Ing In view OF the fact that she has been
elected twice 10 the school board OF Ros-
lyn. l.. l.. and has recently offered a prize
TO the public school pupils OF that town
for the best essay on woman suffrage.
still when she appeared at the suffrage
headquarters at the Hotel Martha Wash
ington and signihed her desire TO join
there was hutter Of interest She wrote
her name on the members book, paid
her dollar and then asked II there was
anything she could do to help.
She was interested In the plans for the
bazar TO be held In November. She had
q bazar for charity at her home a few
years ago at which Si1 600 was cleared,
and she said she knew what it was To get
up u bazaar.
Mrs. Mackay believes that woman
suffrage is sure 10 come In the United
States, and that IL will be great conser-
vative FORCE said q woman to whom
she explained her reasons for joining the
council. "She believes that the power
Of the mothers vote will be strong factor
In the future development Of American
civilization.
"She believes IL unjust that the class
which gives the best years Of its life &c
the care and nurture and mental and mora
The sun., 1908-10-04

standing out from the satin like heavy
braiding or cordipG. The cloak was
lined throughout in gold color sltn.
Now this model, haling from famous
Partisan house. was eXtravagant in price.
but even a huge circular cape OF similar
allure would be immensely smart. and
such yokelike motifs, or at least motifs
OF similar effect in heavy metallic
embroidery may be found on the trimming
counters.
Black satin, Of course. gives better
service than the light colors. and with
its high lustre and its vivid lining the
black satin evening cloak is available
even for comparatively youthful wearers.
We have seen one with a lining OF one
Of the vivid carnation shades, which are
the latest expression OF cerise, and with
an odd draped collar and revers of the
same carnation embroidered in fine cut
jet and gold, and picturesque draped
coat of black satin had lining OF tur-