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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
No. &.
by EDITH DABNEY.

bG EDITH DABNEY
About ninety miles from Richmond.
on the right bank as one sails down the
historic James. is the superb estates OF
Lower Brandon. patented by James
Martin. In 1649. and named in honor OF
the town of Brandon. In Suffolk Eng
land.
1t was in 1893 that the old plantation
came into che possession of the family
of the present owners through Ma
thaniel Harrison, grandson OF the first
Of the name in Virginia. Adding to the
original tract by the purchase OF a
number Of modest freeholds, Colonel
Harrison made his country seat one of
more than 1000 acres and one Of the
richest OF The entire land
The north wing of the mansion IS
the old dwelling erected by him in l712.
but when additions We're made by his
son of the same name, the manor house
assumed the present pretentious pro-
portions The great square central
| building. planned 1t Is said by Thomas
Jefferson. Is connected with the more
primitive wing by a small covered COR
rider. which IS duplicated in that con-
Meeting the newer wing. making an
extraordinary frontage Of 30 feet.
The entire mansion is built of dark
red brick said by some to have been
imported. but this may be questioned,
own brick kilns. The glazed blue
headers, commonly known as Flemish
bond is a style characteristic of colo
NAL times and brought into use
| through necessity.
The donole-fronted mansion, placed
upon bluff about 500 feet from the
river, rests in a veritable grove of
emple grounds being adorned with
fmany others OF foreign importation,
and It is a well-knoWn fact that in
point, OF variety OF trees res, j, and shrubbery
Boxwoods In compact clumps and
leading inauy to the broad walkways
in springsime draw lines 81 brilliant
color within the evergreens. Being
thicklyI turfed, the walks present an
English appearance. these having been
planned by Mrs. Benjamin, Harrison
who also laid off the old garden.
Brandon has proved an object lessor
| for laymnn and architect alike, and the
/ landscape gardener OF. this later. age
| has borrowed many OF his best ideas
from the grounds and groves of this
beautiful estate.
TO the west Is the old block house
Wharsln, the family took refuge ~, durlne
Ing themselves, with flint-lock mus.
kets aimed 1t the redskins through the
i curious little gun holes. Reyond this
/ is tho graveyard, where the oldes
tombs are of BENJAMIN Harrison am
4 his two wives,
Within the mansion the rooms ar
large and high ceiled and though sons
4 Of tho handsome paneling was !udel,
A ripped off by vandal soldiers durine
A the Civil War, the maj Of the In
& terror shows this true colonial finish
4 the great hall, withits triple archway
I being the dominant feature, M
i Upon che historic walls hangs {
q prceless collectlon OF family portraits
4 seconded by none OF like age IN TIN
\ country, consisting as 1T does Of TIA
combined Brandon and Westoyer gal
inE found place here W hen WestoYe
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II have just seven days in which to
find the money, Clara, but 1t is i'm
possible for me to get It. Who would
lend 1t to me? What security could
] offer theme" he exclaimed in blank
despair.
She might have upbraidcd him for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14


would admit. deceptive forgcrics. but
the matter would now BIO put right;
and then. to the others asonishment.
he handed him a canvas bag contains
ing one thousand five hundred pounds.
in gold.
The remaining notes in the wallet
were examined, and the startling dis
covery made that all those notes for
similar amounts were forgerics, this
total loss to the bank being four thou
sand pounds.
The matter was Immediately report
ed to the head office, from which,
source the forged notes had been re-
ceivcd. and in due course the police
took 1t up. and succeeded in unearth-
ing tho gang responsible for their
manufacture; hut neither the police
nor the bank knew the direct cause
which led to the discovery In tho
first place.
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children, and proved to me what a
noble little woman you arc; but the
notes are spurious.
"Wertmeyer has been to see me and
returned them. He threatens a crimi-
nal prosecution unless he is paid in
full this morning. Thank heaven. the
means Of settling him without further
trouble are within our power. Here $
a pen: do you think you could manage
to indorsc your uncle's check?''
She did as she suggested
Il Will be back In a few minutes"
lie said, MS he picked UP the check and
went out OF the room.
The manager had left wertmcyer in
his private office. and. returning ex-
planned to the money-lendcr that his
wife had herself been innocently Inn
posed upon with regard to the notes
which she had paid over to him in
good faith. They were. Wcrtmeycr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
would come as soon as lie conlh.
in Wax,H &

1mpnticntly Ills wife awaited him
Then he burst In upon her, pale and
agitated.
"Wherc did you get the notes from.
Clarn-thc notes you paid over to
Wertmeyer last night7" Ire cried. as
he rushed Into the room and stood be-
fore her. They're forserles'
"Forgerics? Impossible. Jack! I took
them from tic safe" and before he
could put out hand 10 save her she
fell forward in a state OF collapse
He rushed to her nssstnncc.la ter
1ible fear at his heart. What did It
all mean? Was 1t all some horrible
nightmare which he was passing
through?
recalled him to the reality OF what
was happening. and quickly pouring
out some brandy he forced 1t between
her clenchcd teeth
scnsibility gradually returned, and
In a few minutes She was able, by his
aid. to reach the casychair.
Don't try to speak, darling, until
you feel yourself quite recovered" he
said, sootlingIy.
Il feel better now, Jack" she said,
In low voice at the same time seek
.duced Uncle Theo's letter and check.
EVERYTHING can be put right now"
and with a happy smile. she held them
out to him.
When did this Gomez he asked, in
a dazed sort OF way.
This morning. after you had gone
into the bank" she replied, quietly.
But the notes you paid wertmeyer
last night-they're clever forgeries.''
How did ! know thatr I did 1t for
your sake and the children's. When
you had gone last night + was des-
perate at the thought of what would
happen to-day. and betrayed your
confidence i'll me. oh, Jack. don't be
angry with me! Forgive me. l did IL
al for the best" and tears rose TO her
eyes.
I'm not angry with you, darling.
you nave gone through terrible or
7dsa! fer the sake OF lis both and the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
If You Are in Good
Form, Stay That Way
3Icn, and Especially Women, Who Are
Plump Are Most Liable to
Get Too Fat.

Many women, taking pride in get
ting plump and Just little over
normal in weight, little suspect that
they are cultivating what is bound TO
They are teasing 1t on, and it will
surely come, TO rob the victim OF her
cherished beauty grace and form.
There never was beautiful fat
woman nor handsome fat man,
Beauty is seen only in normal people,
and often even IN those who are really
lean.
one of the most wonderful things
that Rengo does is TO reduce the
weight to perfectly normal where the
patient is neither 100 fat nor too lean
This means that 1t does not take off
sc much flesh that it makes you look
ragged" but II takes just enough off
TO make you appear In perfect form.
The flesh vii! be evenly distributed all
over the body, and you win weigh just
weigh.
one of the surest ways TO keep
from getting fat is 10 tuke little
"Rengo" every few days. Don't fear
that 1t Will drag off too much flesh,
because IL Will not reduce you below
normal On the other hand Rengo Is
health builder, and 1t has been known
to positively put flesh on very thin
people and build them up to perfec,
weight and form. This shows what a
powerful regulator it Is, 1t Is a beauty
keeper and beauty maker.
There is nothing gust as good" as
Rengo. For sale by all druggists al
$l,00 per full-sized box, or by mail
prepaid, by The Rengo Co. 3323 Rengc
Bldg, Detroit Mich The company
will gladly send YOU a trial package
free by mail, II YOU write them drec
ito Detroit; no free packages at drug
stores.
For sale and recommended in Rich
,oo7 East Main, Peoples Drug co,
$500 Williamsburg Avenue Fulton
r, ". Eaton, TwentY-sixth and {
Etreetsi Tragle's Drug Co. SIT Eas
Broad Street.
Owens & Minor Drug Co.. wholesal
s1istgibutors.
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ooh. It's nothing. Clara only the in
separable worries of bankers life, he
replied, inoodily, at the same time pick
ing UP newspaper and holding it
/ before his face as If to conceal 1t from
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
Son May Have
Been In Mine
FRENCH PARENT WRITES GOV
ERNoR DAWSON CONCERN
ING HIS LOST BOY.

CHARLESTo. Jan. 1S.-An idea o
the extent of the Monongah mine dis
aster and its far-reaching effects ma,
be obtained from a letter received By
Governor Dawson.
The letter from sunny France is
the expression of an unhappy parents
anxiety about the fate of wandering
son. 1t is as follows:
La Ferte Juarre Opt. Seine and
Marine, France.
To His Excellency, the Governor o.
West Virginia, United States Of
America.
Bxcellency:-
have the signal honor to be your
assistance and also to ask one o.
your eminent position to obtain, Il
you please, the right direction Of the
mines in your State which has pro
duced the terrible disaster that
have read in the journals.
The person, Excellency, is my onl,
son, Albert Calipel 1s) nineteer
years of age. whom l fear has beer
lost in this awful mine explosion.
MY son has been In America -
years. I have had no news from hin
for two years. He is miner and the
last news had was dated st. Louis
1S9-. He had then left the mines o.
Crane Creek and Coke Company Al
McComas, where he had worked. Ev
cry effort that l have made to fint
him has ended in disappointment. Ny
young son is light nut-colored brown
his eyes brown. oval face, medium siz
ed mouth, large aquiline nose. He
has scar on his right forearm, and
a small scare on his brow near his
hair. He is a bright subject, intellt
gent, fond of telling tales OF adven
ture and likes to travel.
1 am plunged in the very deepest
distress and anxiety on account of the
news of the unhappy victims OF this
unhappy disaster
This is the reason, Excellency, that
l am permitting myself to address you
at this time, and my only hope is re
lying on your Excellency's eminent
goodness to obtain news if possible Of
my son, and thus to relieve my great
suffering.
In this last hope pray, ExcelIency
that you will accept my sincere thanks
my prayer and heartfelt homage.
With great respect,
A. CALIPEL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
musr rELL HOW LEY COZ ~.
fRx s. w Press Aggoclation.l

(By S. w Press Association.)
NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Fifteen dol,
lar week chorus girls who own auto
mobiles and diamonds and other arti-
Giles of luxury will be required to tell
how they got 'em. If the threats of the
tax commissioners are carried out.
This was one of the developments OF
"tax day" in the metropolis, and after
to-day the chorus girl will have to
tell her secret. pay taxes on her prop
erty or flee from the wrath to come.
The tax commissioner declares that
other ladies' pay taxes on diamond
tiaras and devil wagons and such, and
why not the tootsy-wootsy chorus girl?
The tax collectors are evidently stern
ly bent on their mission and are not
to be cajoled by winsome smiles or
grinning displays of lingerie. The
chorus lady must tell or pay.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
nal Guard
a citation
lLFF1A OFFICERS PRESENT AT
gEItTft ANNUAL CON-
MENTION.
!. e s. az. Press Association.l

BOSTON,. jan Is. Militia officers
my every State and territory
Union were present when the
ggenti6n Of the National Guard
ti5H Of the United States was
- order IN Faneuil hall at 10
ms morning. The meeting
szoaBted1y be the most import
Ae. history Of TIT body, owing
~ ~ nclon to be taken in regard
- iie mex miTtfa law
sntng session was devoted to
ing and acting on credentials,
DC minutes Of previous meet
81 inc reports Of officers. This
Z % the executive committee and
q special committees held ses-
ia1 tie Young hotel, where head
nave been established by
sntea. This evening Govern
Guild, Jr. will give a din
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13

Bone Pains, Itching, scabby skin Dis
eases.

Permanently cured by taking Botanic
Blood Balm. Blood poison is the worst
diseases on earth, yet easily cured
by taking Botanic Blood Balm. If
you have aches and pains in bones,
back and joints, itching, scabby skin.
blood feels hot or thin; swollen glands.
risings and bumps on the skin, sore
throat or mouth, falling hair, pimples
or offensive eruptions, or rash on skin.
are run down or nervous, ulcers on
any part of the body, carbuncles or
boils, TAKE BOTANIC BLOOD BALM
(5. 3. By GUARANTEED to cure ev-
en- the worst and most deep.seate&
cases. B. B. B. acts directly on the
polsons in the blood. driving all pois
onous matter from the system and
sending food OF pure, rich blood ii
rectly to the skin surface. In this
way sores. eruptions and pimples are
quickly healed and cured, completel5
changing the entire body into a clean.
healthy condition. B. 81 B. has done
this for thousands of cases. SO B. b
3. will certainly cure you. For rheu,
maitsm, aching shoulders, hawking
and splitting, blurred eyesight, catarrh,
cancer, and all evidences of impure
blood. take Botanic Blood Balm II
stops all aches and pains. cares rheu.
matism or catarrh. heals every sors
and makes the blood pure and rich.
2 BOTANIC BLOOD BALM, u 3. 81
is pleasant and safe to take; composed
of pure Botanic ingredients. 1t Is dit
terent from any ether blood purifier,
because B. B. B. cures where all else
falls. SAMPLE SENT FREE by wvlt
ing Blood Balm Co.. Atlanta, Ga. SOLD
BY DRUGGISTS, 81 PER LARGE
BOTTLE. Sold in Fairmont W. va.
by Mountain City Drug Co.. Main 81
Cali or write. Remedy sent By "a.
press 4.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13

q. ..
ner TO the delegates, and tomorrow
evening the National Guard associa,
ton Of Massachusetts will entertain
the delegates in the State armory in
Cambridge.
one Of the most important matters
to be acted upon by the convention
is the ratification Of the proposed
amendments and changes in the Dick
militia law, which were reached as
the result of conferences between the
officers of the National Guard asso-
citation and General oliver, acting for
the secretary of war; General Bell.
the chief, and other officers of the gen
eral star and Senator Dick, the au-
thor of the law. The Dick law Is made
effective January 81, but not all of
the State organizations are ready to
conform to Its requirements.
Under the terms of the Dick militia
act, the national guard organizations
of the different States and territories
must conform to that OF the regular
and volunteer armies OF the United
States. Failure to meet this require
ment will result in debarring a State
from the use of the allotment of the
annual appropriation of 100000 for
the support of the militia.
The act imposes the condition that
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
sRlcKLAYERs' UNION MEETS

CBy s.. w. Press Associatlon.l
DETROIT. Mich, Jan. 1S.-Brick-
layers from all over this country anil
from Canada are in Detroit to-day
for the convention of the International
Union of the trade. The meeting will
probably last three weeks, as con-
vention OF the union has not been held
for two years and there are many mat
tiers of great Importance before the
body for settlement. The gathering
is expected to mark the Inauguration
of renewed and vigorous opposition
to the open shop idea. National off,
GERS will be elected for the coming
two years before the convention adj
tourns.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
OF LONDON CAME
UP FROM THE sLuMs.
He's Especially Loved by London'
Poor.


The Lord Bishop of London is a
person of very great Importance. with
two palaces to live in and a rank
among the first peers of the kingdom,
says The Delineator for January. And
he was created bishop. as General
Booth Of the Salvation Army said, be-
cause he had been "the servant Of
the poorest" Probably never before
has a "slum clergyman" been lifted
to so high place. His lordship de-
lights to tell how one of his old par.
Ishioners in the East End of London,
meeting him after his elevation, re-
marked. "Lor', Mr.. Ingram, but amt
you got on! Who'd "a thought til"
All his life "the breezy bishop" as
he is called, has lived and labored
among the poorest people of the ap.
pallng slums of London. He was the
head of oxford House. one of the larg-
est settlements for many years. Mr..
ingram never put on gloves to do
his work. He tells of what he called
his "foot and door" methods of reach.
ing people. Knocking at the door of
a home where he had no reason to
think the clergy were usually well
coined, as soon as 1t was opened he
would gently insinuate his foot in the
crack to prevent It's being slammed in
his face, and would count on finding
the right thing to say and getting a
welcome. He recommends this meth
cd highly although he admits that it
Is "ruinatIon to boots and sometimes
hard on the toes"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13

the number OF regularly enlisted. or
ganized and uniformed active militia
shall be at least 100 men for each SEN
ator and representative of the State.
The new law. 1t is admitted by the
delegates, is at present complied with
by the militia organizations OF few
States, and January 81 will find them
wholly unable to meet It's demands.
Another important subject is the
proposition to remove the present re-
strlction upon the employment of ma
tionaI militia to nine months. 1t IS
admitted that conditions of modern
warfare make this period entirely too
short, since 1T would be hardly prac-
ticable to do more than organize and
transport soldiers to and from the
Philippines in that time.
Among other proposed modlfica-
lions In the militia regulations is one
allowing each organized division OF
the militia one inspector of small
arms practice. with the rank of lieu
tenant colonel: each brigade, one with
the rank of major; each regiment OF
infantry or cavalry. one with the rank
of captain. and each separate battal-
ion. one with the rank of first lieu
tenant.
other important changes suggested
relate to the calling out of the militia
to repel invasion or repress insurrec-
ton, the conduct of court marttals and
the Issuing of arms to the militia. The
association will urge that the national
government issue such arms as arc
needed by the State militia without
charging the cost against the allot.
ment of the State or requiring pay
ment therefor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
SHORT COURSE in FARMING.
fnv s. N. Press Association.)

tBy s. w Press AssoclatlonJ
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Jan. 1S-Hun'
dreds of Hoosier farmers, many griz'
zled and gray, renewed their school
days this morning and, rising with
the sun. trudged OF to the halls Of
learning, where they will have busy
week Of instruction in the modern arts
OF agriculture, stock raising, dairying,
horticulture and housekeeping. The
latter course is for the women folks"
Of the farm, and many Of the fair sex
are here with their husbands to gain
knowledge in domestic economy. The
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
Wait Too Long
SAYS THIS HOMEMADE, HELPFUL
MIXTURE SHOULD BE USED
PROMPTLY.

A we'll known authority states that
Backache and pains In the loins are
only too often the danger signals
which notify the patient that some
thing is wrong with the Kidneys, and
warns every one to be careful, par
ticularly at this period of the year,
when the skin pores are closed, fore
ing the Kidneys to do double their
work of filtering the impurities AMI
poisons from the blood and system.
At the first sign of Bachache or pain
in tho region of the Kidneys, or weak
ness and Urinary trouble, the follow.
ing simple home recipe should be used
Any one can easily prepare it:
Fluid Extract DandelIon, one.half
ounce. Compound Eargon. one ounce;
Compound Syrup asrsaparilla, three
ounces. Take a teaspoonful after each
meal and at bedtime.
Any good prescription pharmacy will
supply these three ingredients at
small cost, which can easily be mixed
by shaking well in a bottle. Few peo-
pie seem to know the value of these
common remedies In the treatment of
the kidneys. This simple prescrip-
ton, when taken as directed, will regu-
late the urine. clear up and remove
sediment, overcome back pains and
cleanse the entire kidney structice.
correcting bladder troubles in Just a
little while.
NJ - N. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13

A&S-&AA4RAL
and other displacements caused by
weakness, liberation OF uterus and
kindred affections, often after many
other advertised medicines and physi-
clans had failed.
Nursing mothers and over-burdened
women in all stations of life, whose
vigor and vitality may have been I'M
dermined and broken-down by over
work, exacting social duties, the too
frequent bearing of children, or other
causes, will find in DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription the most potent, invigorat-
ing, restorative strength-giver ever de-
vised for their special benefit. Nursing
mothers will find it especially. valuable
in sustaining their strength and promot-
ing an abundant nourishment for the
child. EXpectant mothers too will find
It a priceless boon to prepare the sys-
TEN for baby's coming and rendering
tile ordeal comparatively painless. 1t
can do no harm in any state, or con-
dition OF the female system.
Delicate, nervous, weak women, who
suffer from frequent headaches, back
ache, dragging-down distress low down
in the abdomen, or from painful or ir-
regular monthly periods, gnawing or
distressed sensation in stomach, dizzy
or faint spells, see imaginary specks or
spots floating before eyes, have disagree
able pelvic catarrhal drain, prolapsus,
anteversion or retroversion or other
displacements of womanly organs, from
weakness OF parts, will, whether they
experience many or only few OF the
above symptoms, find relief and per-
manent cure by using faithfully, and
fairly persistently, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
Both the above mentioned medi-
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glyceric extracts of native, medicinal
roots. The processes employed in their
manufacture were original with DR..
Pierce, and they are carried on by skill
ed chemists and pharmacists with the
aid of apparatus and appliances specially
designed and built for this purpose.
Both medicines are entirely free from
alcohol and all other harmful, habit
forming drugs. A full list OF their in
gradients is printed on each bottle
wrapper.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con.
stipation. Constipation is the cause of
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease. Easy to take Us candy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-13
NOTICE 10 sTockHoL BIO.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of Marion planning mn Con1s
pany Will be held at the conpan
principal Office. 214 Jacobs buildin
In the city OF Fairmont. arion cnllii-
ty, West Virginia, ON Wednesd ay tiie
18th day OF January, 1908. %
o'clock p. M, for the nurpusesot elect
ing a Board oil, Direct tors, and t0I tlia
transaction Of any other bushes thu
may lawfully come before said meet
ing.
MARION PLANNING MILL COMP A n g
BySs. RAY HoLsBEEtsIl
dent.
Attest:
JAS. A. MEREDITH,
Secretary. 2t