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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
sELECTI0 OF TEACHERS
FOR WEST POINT SCHOOL
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WEST POINT. VA. June 2o.-The
School Board of West Point met this
week and considered the appointment
oil teachers for the next session. The
resignation of Miss Lily Johnson was
received. and Miss Chrysta Farinholt.
of West Point, was appointed to fill the
vacancy in the public school. A large
number of applications have been re-
ceived for It's, position of principal, and
the board is making thorough inves-
tigation before making the appoint
ment. Mrs. Kate Richardson, Miss
Kate Howerton and Miss Maud Bland
were reaDpOinted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
LIABILITY for sub.crIpt,on.


I purchased a set of books and one
paid for them. After expiration OF
subscription. the magazine continued 20
come. Can / be made to pay for IL?
j. A. NJ.
1t Is doubtful. In order to relieve
one OF liability, II seems that he must
pay subscription TO u certain date
aud 'i order the periodical stopped.
Mnere subscription is prepaid to a
fHed time. failure to renew ought to
De construed as directions to termi-
nate the subscription, and is. In gen
cral. 80 held by all the better publ
cations. Failure to give notice OF dis
continuance and to pay for the service
received and regular reception OF the
Periodical after the date of expiration
OF subscription are held to constitute
renewal Of the subscription, and tho
p '..r may be collected for IL the
pubiisher Is so unfortunate az to do
business that WY. The whole tas:s
OF the transaction Is this, that the pc
rlodical Is one that has TO be forced
Upon It's readers. and publishers natu-
raiiy shun such suggestion. In your
case the matter is complicated by the
Inclusion NJ set of books with tho
most exactly fixed length of time for
the magazine subscription You GER
tainly could not be forced to take an
other set OF the books and the maya
zine for another year and to pay the
same combination price and, as the
cost OF the periodical to you may be
regarded as increased without your
consent. IT is very doubtful whether
the publishers can force you to pay
for the additional copies Of their maya
zine. and still more doubtful whether
they VIII attempt to do SO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
For Hot Summer Days.

Interesting OCCUPATION for hot suns
mer days is the embroidering of net
bands. which Will come into play for
trimming the new autumn clothes. An
effective trimming is made by running
fet net--in very simple design-witt
different shades of colored silk. Blue
for instance, in three or four shades
with possibly a touch of black or white
will mako a charming trimming fol-
either blue or black frock. The net
lis completely filed in with the darn.
ling, and some modification of the wall.
troy design Is usually employed
Nothing could be prettier with which
to trim an evening cloak than bant
OF embroidered net.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Wearing Beard.

observe good deal Of comment
In magazines and papers on the germ
Danger in mustache and beard Can
man is less liable to sickness than his
bearded brother? A. S. D.
The question whether one shall wear
mustache or beard or shave clean is
az purely enc of personal taste as Is
shoes " Is true that germs may find
Judgment in the hair on the face, but
they may find 1t Just as we'll in that
on the head and no gentleman who is
dodge germ is at all likely to go to
the length of having his head shaved
Tor the same purpose, and the reason
lies in the fact tina, the .gentleman's
picion that his face is'1classic and
strong without the mustache. and that
he will not be altogether so pretty
as much divided on vne question as the
rest of US. 1t would probably be found
that the doctors in Richmond. who are
In all respects up to the scientific ave-
rage, show much the same variety in
the matter Of whiskers or no whiskers
as the same number Of lawyers or OF
merchants would show, and the Ameri-
can can Surgical Association. which !. met
particularly on speaking terms with
every variety OF germ. showed every
variety Of facial fashion, from the
DuS uleSl tull UedId uOWI VI up dsgSOu
may choose The Jewish patriarchs
were bearded, and from the time OF
Moses. at least. they paid the most In
telltgent attention to matters Of sani-
tation. The Turks of the old days wore
boards. and their observance of the
need Of cleanliness is proverb. The
classic Roman practice was steadily
against 1t. The Greek fashion was,
like ours. romewflat mixed, but with a
large majority of the men whose faces
have come down to us In various porI-
traitures clean-shaven. In Virginia
the earliest custom was virtually that
Of England. where for years the largo
majority Of men had worn boards to
about the time Of Charles the First.
the Englishman a. position was rarely
found wearing either beard or mus US,
tache, and the Colonial, following this
home fashion. was clean shaved We
do not recall the face OF any Virgtnian
of the Revolution time that was not
clean-shayen. but by the date Of the
War the large majority of men Wore
mustache or beard. We recall no Pres
ident since Johnsons time who was
ernor Of Virginia except Montague.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

by Charlie Walls the youngest pupil
of the school
| Mr.. Thomas S. Martin, Jr. as the
only young man in town among many
young lady aspirants. in the play en-
| titled Leap Year in the Village" was
| we'll supported by Misses Eckye Mara
Ible. Alice Martin, Virginia Hasker,
Rea Martin and Thyrza Morse.
"Courtship Under Difficulties was
rendered by Herbert Martin, as lover:
Charles Hasker. as confidential friend,
and Franklin Martin. as young lady.
| The tableau scenes were the .Gyp-
| sy's Warming THE Three Graces" and
Temptation"
| a military drill was rendered by the
! entire school Calcium lights used
Throughout the drill produced most
brilliant effect. Mr.. Thomas S. Martin,
Jr.. and Miss Virginia Hasker led the
drill, and Mr.. Chapel Marable and
as second leaders.
The closing piece was "Ma Sweet"
Mr. Thomas s. Martin. Jr., in most
becoming feminine attire. mannfac-
Itured by himself. impersonated MA
lSweet'' with case and ability. His
talented daughters were Misses Alice
Martin. the prima donna: Retha Nc
| Cam. the delicate womans rights adj
vocate: Mary Turner. the authorizes:
Franklin Martin, the .'musicianer"; Rea
Martin, the recitationist; Virginia Has
Iker, the poetess: Eckye Marable, the
baby: Ruth Hubbard. the maiden aunt,
and Henry Morse. the bachelor uncle.
/ The costuming OF each character was a
i work of art,
The vocal duet, IT Live and Love
Thee" was most beautifully and ef-
fectively rendered by Misses Alice
Martin and Eckye NIarable
Seventy-fivc per cent. was required
to pass on examination of studies, and
los per cent. for honorable mention.
The following Is the list of sanding
of the pupils on final examinations:
Thomas Martin passed on dictionary
Iand Latin. and honorable mention III
algebra. rhetoric, German, geometry
biblical lectures music. reading and
WRITING, and graduating certificate !r
geography.
Alice Martin passed on dictionary
and Latin and honorable mention In
algebra. arithmetic, rhetoric German
biblical lectures, music, reading and
writing, and graduating certificate ir
geography.
Franklin Martin passed on diction.
airy. grammar, geography, reading anf
writing. and honorable mention ir
q arithmetic. United States history
biblical lectures and music.
Herbert Martin passed on dictionary
J grammar, reading, writing, and honor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Trained Nur.c.

Please inform me how to get admis-
sion to one of the schools for nurses
in Richmond and the lowest age at
which one may enter. G.
Circulars Of information Will be sent
on application 10 any one OF the
schools. Address Memorial Hospital,
st. Luke's, Virginia, Retreat for tho
Sick, William Byrd Hospital, Shelter
Ing Arms Hospital. We are informed
that the age limit is eighteen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

OF Mrs. E. c. Pecrn. This whole soul
ed public benefactress has been the
leading spirit in the movement. Some
four years ago Mrs. Pechin, who had
then only recently moved into the
county, seeing the possibilities OF the
town. conferred with some of the rep
resentative people of the place and or
ganzed a Village Improvement Socie-
ty, whose aim wasl first, to beautify
the town; second, the improvement Of
It's sanitary condition.; third, the es-
tablishment of Fairgrounds, and fourth,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
ILn1.lcd Colt.

colt OF mne is lame from tho kick
OF a horse. Can do anything beyond
bathing the place? q,
OF course. your best plan is to have
Failing this, the best treatment Is to
keep It where 1t may get plenty OF
grass and water and shade. and to use
one OF the standard liniments and to
give the place as much gentle massage
as you can find time for, Rubbing the
linlment in with tho fingers over the
swelling and above and below on the
leg is about the best treatment you
can give, III lts5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

could have been selected. it being per-
fcctly adapted for recreation grounds,
especially SO as it adjons the High
School Building.
There is good diamond for base
ball players, and the children of the
town are kept out OF the streets by
having a place to play without danger
to themselves and being nuisance
TO passers by.
The acquisition of the Fairgrounds
is due entirely to the untiring efforts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

BUCHANAN. VA, June 2O.-while
the newspapers and publnc-spirited cit
izeps of cities and larger towns have
been camoring for Fairgrounds Buch-
anan has been quietly enjoying this
blessing. and through the Village
Improvement Society has acquired an
ideal playground right in the h .,.rt
of the town, q beautiful. grassy plot
OF about five acres overlooked by tow
ering mountains and the river glid
ing peacefully by, no more ideal spot
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
l,hnrmncy INSPECTOR.

Please inform me who appointed the
State Pharmacy Inspector, what the
length Of his term Is, what is the SAL
airy and under what law the appoint-
ment was made. z. L. w.
The state Pharmacy Board. He
serves at the pleasure of the board.
macy law creates the Need for the
office and allows the board the means
of establishing it. There is no act
which declares in terms that the board
shall create the place. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
FINAL XERCISE5
. Of LANEXA SCHOOL
Attractive Program Well Rem
dered by the Pupils-The
Pupils Standing.
Especial 10 The Times-pispatch

I'5PecTtI 10 nc ITTHtS-D1spatch.J
LANEHA, VA, June 2O.-The clos
ing exercises of the private school at
Lanexa taught by Mr.. B. H. Faul-
coner, of Gordonsvllle, Va, were held
in Liberty Baptist Church last night
before large and appreciative au-
dence.
The Introductory address was made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
E,cmptIon from roll Tax.

please inform me why Confederate
soldiers, and not Union soldiers, are
Exempted by Virginia from the pay
iment. of the poll tax, ", f. b.
Union veterans are, OF course, Just
as much exempt as Confederate. The
ttiional, Bur neither rs III the least de-
gree gree exempt from the payment Were
General Lee alive to-day, he would
have to pay his poll TAX Just as any
ence IN favor of the veteran, and a.','
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

to better the condition Of the whole
community. IT was task a great
task, but inspired by the undaunted
enthusiasm OF Mrs. Pechln the ladies
went to work and a reform of Il local
nature was begun. and there is a
growing interest for a clean and beau
tiful town.
When cold weather approaches the
society proposes to take an active in
hterest in an amusement course to com
.bne instruction and recreation for the
people of the town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Mr.. Frank Patton.

VIII you inform me what is the real
name OF the actor, Frank Patton and
where he was born? Also give tho
Titles of some OF his literary work, and
tell me where they appeared Where
can get a copy Of Miss Ryland's play,
The Way Out2" u. III. WILLIS
Frank Patton Rcthunc. Charleston
> Q. Apollo. Aftermath. A1truist
round OF Flesh. Unrest, Skeptic. etc.
Mr.. Patton Bethune has done much
newspaper and magazine work OF high
merit, largely on the subject of settle
ment work. and not n few Of his purely
appeared In the Cosmopolitan and the
metropolitan Magazines. Miss Rylands
pay has not been published You
would have to get copy through her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

We have no list, and 1t would be
too long To recount the circumstances
seven medals have been granted. You
may obtain full circulars Of informn-
ton by application to II. M. Wilmot,
Secretary Carnegie Fund, Ptttsburg,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

this: Ordinarily citizen may not vot,
unless his poll tax mas been paid al
least six months prior to election day.
his poll Sax Mt all or not. But he IA
not exempt from paying It. It Is pni
On his tax bill. and every three years
INC collector Will enforce payment, Il
necessary. by execution and levy, lust
us In the case OF any other tellnnuent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Mrs. CHR. E.cursion.

Please tell me whether Mrs. Gin will
have Fourth OF July excursion to
Washington. II not, when CUPID.
II is certain that Mrs. Gill cannot
get a train for the Fourth. She hopes
to run midsummer excursion some
time in July but is not yet able to
fix n date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Carnegie LIbrMry.

To what address should one write
in order to communicate with the per-
sons having in charge Mr.. Carnegies
library aid fund.- LIBRARY.
Letter would better be sent direct
to Mr.. Carnegie. East Ninety-frst
Street. New York City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Tencl1crr, Pcn.lon.

Please inform me whether the teach
ers' pension in Virginia viii be avail
able for 1905. and what is the required
length of service. J. c. f.
The first payment on this account
Will be made IN october. 1908. Twenty.
five years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Labor Union.

Is it lawful in Virginia for an en-
rloyer to exact. as a condition of hiring
n person, pledge that the employe
VIII not Join any union? X. +. B.
1T is. In n number of States there
is express statute against It. In Vir-
ginia there Is no such law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
McdlcnI schoInr.l,Iu.,

Can you inform me whether either
of the medical colleges in Richmond
has any. free scholarships?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

There is most excellent arrangement,
for this sort of work at the Virginia
Mechanios' Institute. Address Mr.
Frank Duke, superintendent Mechan.
les Institute, Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

The Virginia Medical College has
some fifteen. The University College
we think, has none. The matter would
be far more clearly stated in the cata-
ogucs than we can give it here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Months.

Can you inform me what month this
liz in the Jewish and in the Mohamme-
dan count OF time? We desire the in
formation IN making invitations for an
entertainment. REX
Jewish-Slyan. Mohammedan--E First
JpInadi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Carnegie Hero Medals.

Can you tell me what acts of BRAY
cry have Lnen performed to win the
Carnegie hero medals?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Confederate pennlon.

Please tell me to whom and in what
way / should apply for a pension as
Confederate soldier
j. NJ. owNEY.
Write 10 the First Auditor. Rich.
mond. Va. He will send you blanks
and all necessary information.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
A "Cnrrectinn.N

In last Sundays paper I note the
following question and answer:
Il am postmaster In my village and
many OF my friends wish me to qualify
as notary Is there any reason why
i may not hold both Offices? =. NJ"
You need not bother about finding
a reason etc. The express terms OF
the law forbid IT." etc.
Now. Mr.. Query Man, let me suggest
mat when you "set up" to give In
formation. be certain that you are
correct see P. L. and r.. 1909. page
49, section 214 etc -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Might school IN Richmond.

Night School in Richmond.
Is there iii Richmond night school
where a boy may take special courses
in arithmetic, grammar and spelling
the fall and winter?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Dlncl Frt,lny and Fisk.

Please tell ME In what year James
Fisk was killed and the date OF Black
Friday a.,d the cause Of the panic.
r. NJ. THOMAS.
1872. September "a, 1869 Failure
of attempt to corner the gold market.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14

Combining the matter to Virginia, in
the form of dust. with occasi onal very
small nuggets and occasional veins in
quartz The Commissioner OF Agricul-
ture, Richmond. Va, will have test
Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
J. n. APPERSON.

Our friends letter is not very happy
IN manner, nor is the matter fortunate.
The authority which he cites liz no law,
but part of the departmental reguia-
gress. II would indicate only that tho
United states was willing to allow
u notary to act as postmaster. Sec
ton 1863 of the Virginia Code OF 1901
declares mat no person shall be cap
able of holding any office OF honor.
profit oc trust under the State Con-
stitution who holds any office of profit,
trust or emolument under the govern
ment OF the United States. Conse
quently. while the United States is en-
tlrely willing for notary to be post
master. the State OF Virginia is wholly
uh"iiilns for postmaster to be a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
old Trial.

Can you tell me where I may find
an account OF the old-time Norfol,
county Myers and Bowden murder
case? Also give date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Secretary Taft.

Please give the birthplace. age, and
church of Secretary Taft.
WILLIAM EWING.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Born September Is,
1857. Unitarian
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Form OF Gold.

In what form Is gold found, and
where may 1t be tested?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
PORTSMOUTH.

Trial was in Circuit Court for Nor
folk county In october term, 1911. Re-
port may be found in number Of
places: for instance. Wheeler's Crimi-
nal Cases, vol. 3.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
An Address.

Will you be good enough to give me
the address OF Percival Lowell. the
astronomer? NJ. p. II. A
SO State street. Boston, Mass.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
Hops

Please tell me where may buy
small quantity uf lopa.
OLD-T1ME READER.
At any drug store.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-14
. I,ntc.

Pleasc tell me what day Of the week
was June 10, 1922. MIN. McC.
Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-13
........,.-.,, RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Trains leave Union Station Alexandria
In Eject Sept. 9Th. 1908.
MAilnnAnai

In Eject Sept. 9th, 1908.
N. B--Following,schedu figures published
only as information, and are not guaranteed,
S;07 A. NJ -Daily-Lccel for Harrison
burg. and way stations.s
s.S2 A. M.--Daily-U. s. Fast Mall. Stops
only for passengers for points south at which
scheduled to stop. frs class coaches, sleep
en- . B,rminghsm and drswins.rOom sleep
ers 10, New Orleans. Dining ear service.
:, 4:7 Z. N. Daily Washington and Florid1
limited. Sleeping cars between New York, Au-
sussS anq Jacksonville. Through fyst-class
cgIIcno' between Washington and Jackson
sll,e. 5une: service. Tourist to California
,,. a;sS Z: 9:Iweek Dsys-Locsl for bar.
branch, VA A~s'S
S;l2 P; M.-Dsiy-Locsl for wau.nton
and Charlottesville,
l0:i3 M.-Daily-Washington and Chat.
tanoogs Limited (via Lynchburr,. first
CLASS coach and sleeping cars 10 Roanoke
hnoxVile, chattanooga and Memphis, Sleep
or 70 birmingham and New Orleans, WASH
ing.on 70 hoanoke: Dining car service.
Orleans Limited. All Pullman train. GLIB
and observation cars TO New Orleans. Sleep
ers TO Ashevilie, Atlanta, sno New Orleans.
Sleeper TO Charlotte. DininV car service
Through trains from the south arrive at Al
exandris 8:2S and 6:l3 A. NJ. and 3:l3,
S:1S, and 1923 P. N, daily. Harrisonburg
1908 p. ID. week days and 9:ls P. n. daily.
From Charlottesville 7:53 A. N.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria wv. o. Station s:92 A
n. and $50 2. N. week days, and 449 P.
III. daily Bluemont; 5:lS p. n. week
days for Lees burg; 9:22 A. NJ. on Sundays
only for Blusmont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pail
nan reservation, etc., apply to
| WILLIAM g. LEHEW, Union Tickle
Agent, Alexandria, Va.
G. ii. ACKERT' vice Pres. and Gen. NJ,
8. b. HARDWICK, Pass. Trsf. Mr..
| W. II: TAYLOE, Gen. Passenger Agent.
i. 8. BROWN, General Agent.
| 40 Washington ID. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-13

AIasiaaONdI 0atkttf.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1903,
sUFFRAGETTs ELECTED.

The City Temple, Rev. &. ]. Camp
BELLS London church, Is the latest
pace to the invaded BY the sufftsgstts.
Regardless Of the purpose for which the
building was designed, they raised their
famiIia, clamor for votes and caused
paudemonium. The temple had been
lent for a meeting Of non-conformist
reIig,o-politlcal association. The fact that
Mr.. Binell, chief secret'ry for Ire:
land. was announced 10 speak Induced
the suff aytt,es to attend, IN confoFmsuee
With their recent pledge never to allow
liberal minister to speak 10 public with
cut interruption.
Mr.. Biuell had uttered exsetly ak
words when the frat Vote-clslmer piped
up. The prompiuess with which abe
saJ elected showed that obtfusionS were
expected. After the frat outbreak Mr..
Campbell appealed for pfacs.
"Votes for women" was Immediately
shrilIed from the front Of the gallery.
The stewards pounced upon the uttsrer Of
the words, who put up such q struggle
Tia! II seemed ta'f a score Of persons
engaged 10 it would inevitably fall over
the bslustrade. The audience stood up
and watched the fight in slarm. S'me
fed to the street,
Other women cried "Sbamei" and
"Coxsrdsp Finally the stewards got q
fair grip on the disturber snd carried her
ont.
Scarcely had Mr.. Biuell resumed bis
address when another woman let out
vote scream and her election followed.
This va, KEEP! up until thirteen women
and three men we're put into the street,
soms easily, some after fight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-13

A NNUAL MEETING.-Notice 10 hereby
"A given that the aunu'l meeting Of the
stock holders ofthe NORTHERN REAL rs
TATE CORPORATION a corporation in.
corporaied under the laws Of the tate OF
Virginia, will be held at tie Office Of Lewis
Fl Mschen, 212 King s,reeS: Alexandria. Va.
which is the company's Virginia ofire. at
O'clock p. M, en- TUESDAY, the 24th Day OF
such officers as are provided by law, aud
board Of directors and Of trsnsacting any
snd ell business which may legally come be-
fore such meeting.
Il. B. KARRICH, Secretary.