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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30
HOW they HAD
THEIR OYSTERS
Company g, Of the Blues, Had
Them Rah, Rah, Rah,' and
in Every Other Style.

oysters stewcd. oysters fried. oysters
s,enms Served v last night in Doran's
blacksmith shop on south " = Fifteenth
the richmond Light Infantry Blues
and the, Invited staff officers.
q The|treat was Ia surprise. for no one
except the entertainment committee
knew what was coming Oft. The com
,nanvs and guests were invited to as
sembles at fourteenth and Main Streets.
whence they were led by devious ways
negro ne 1ss a plat was Il waiting, and as
the men filed ihsathe players struck
I'm s..iWay Wowr1 on the Stwanee
Klver.'' 1.-the lights y, were out, and
The doors were closed, and the feast
egar1. {. Major Bowles was toasted in
oysters served half. she'll and In every
other fashion known TO the bestFrench
chef. The feast continued to midnight.
when the men tiied o. out {, and str;agglsd
home. The entertainmen T. one OF many
enjoyed ,by the seventy-fve. men who
pa rticipated In the destruction OF the
goa food.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30
EUGENE Gill
new PRESIDENT
Virginia Travellers Association
Elects Officers at Annual
Meeting.

New officers for the ensuing year
were elected yesterday afternoon at
the first annual meeting OF the Vir-
g.nia travellers Association. The
meeting was held in smithdeal Hall,
and was largely attended by travelling
men from all over the state.
The new officers are as follows: Pres
4ident, Eugene r. Gill; First Vice. Pres
aldent. ETC. Saunders, Richmond Sec
ond vice-President. W.. w. Minitree.
Petersburg: Third Vice President, H.
f. Lambert, Lynchburg: Fourth Vice
President, s. D. Goodloe. Alton. D.
p. MacGregor was reelected secre-
atary.
Governor Mann was to have attended
the; meeting. but was prevented by
his absence from town. He delegated
H. c. Featherstone, OF Lynchburg, to
act in his stead in presenting to the
association the pen with which he
signed the hotel bill, which was enact
ed by the last General Assembly.
The reports OF the officers and
standing committees were presented,
and show the organization to be In
/ flourlshing condition., with largely
membership. New ideas were
discussed 5forSthe promotion of the In
}terests Of the travelling men. also new
Legislative measures which the asso-
citation will father. "A vote of thanks
was extended to the Travellers Protec-
tive Association of Virginia and the
United Commercial Travellers for the
assistance given in the fight for de-
sired legislation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30
| NOBODY WANTED
CHECK WRITER'S ||'|. !: ! |! }.
Police in Other Cities Had No
Warrants for Pitcher
and How.

REPORTS to the contrary notwtth-,8s
standing, 4. N. Pitcher and =. NJ. How,
who we're arrested hare as suspects g. IS
ter they had passed two worthless 70
checks, each for $50. one on A.. u
Jacobs and the other on II. 9. Boschen,s
were not wanted in washington, Bal
stimore. Norfolk or Petersburg. As soon
al the men were arrested Captain Me- Mo.
iMahon no titled these cities, and from
Baltimore he received In answer q
telegram saying Pitcher got off wort h-5
liess checks there. and asking y the
two men would be held here, This
rtelograu was .sh own to Actlns Foiice,
Justice Gr,ggs immed iatel pom It's is
receipt. and the ma gistrate said " that sl1S
Ia was satisfied that the men were
orc oss. Bit as nei her Mr. acon s nor
tha mon were only placed under 1900
security. each. s;W Ion they We're later
able Is furnish. q hon hey De campe g.
After 4 he ring In no ltosS Court was
|sanished Cap M CHA bon teleg raph INs
"a arshals Fafnar N. III BAL timore, that
the mon f;weres preparlng to furnish
N.Y. IL On d AJAX ed him y & % 8 had "a charge
them to- wire 81 ct once,
Tue answer came w hin y few hours
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30
mrs |M'K|N| MOI
even BETR0THE:ID|.
Divorce Tells With Great En-.
phasis That Rumors Are
Bascless.

Nav. York, october 2e-Mrs. Smith
Itoilins McKim emphatically denied
last night that xats was married to Al.
fred C;wynne Vanderbilt, and With Just
"a great emphasis she denied she was
4 engaged ia him. Ever since She OBJ.
n tained n8 divorce gossip has coupled the
two names together, and whenever they
have been seen III each others COM
pany strength has been added to the
riimors. IS.
Tl1e most recent story OF a marriage
started In the Hotel f'laza, where each
stayed. They gave UP theirsrespecttya
apartments on Thursday and departed
without, announcing destinations. IN
the afternoon they were seen together
on the aviation field at Belmon Z Park.
Then, with the wings OF giant aero
plane. rumor sOaredNup and down y TIN
Avenue. spreading the tale that they
were married.
When Mrs. McKim said last night to
reporter: Il am not married to Mr.
Vanderbilt. and am not engaged to
him." her eyes flashed fire. "l have no
cxpecta lions OF becoming engaged to
any body, she went on. ",rhese con-
slant rumors are causing me the great
est annoyance. Ny friends keep ask
Ing mo II every foolish story that
springg UP Is true. I'm getting tired OF
denying them. 4. \
Her Father Mods Assent.
Colonel Isaac Emerson. her father.
stood beside her as she talked. He
nodded confirmation to everything She
said.
..1t is time these foolish reports
stopped" he said. There is no foun-
cation for them, and cannot under
stand how 1t is that they are given
IT, 9s,,fI1 4, . Afaic
one"
The rumors relative to marriage
originated with Mrs. McKim's mother,
Mrs Isaac Emerson, soon after her re-
turn to her Baltimore home from q
summer at Narragansett. Early In
August, It Is said, when asked whether
tcr daughter would be married to Van.
derbilt. she replied: well, I won't
deny It: but just don't bother about the
matter.
The rumor got further credence when
Mrs. Mckim left Reno. New. immedi-
ately after the decree OF divorce had
been granted. Vanderbilt was staying
at a hotel In Louisville on the day she
boarded the Overland Limited to come
East. It was; said that he would meet
her on the train before 1t arrived in
New York. but such was not tho case.
{ Mrs Mckim arrived here unaccompa.
MED. Vanderbilt went to the horse
show In Atlanta. Ga.
Not Flat Denial.
In Chicago. Mrs. Mckim would not
deny fatly that she was to become Mrs.
Vanderbilt. The only statement she
made was: II refuse to discuss any
such nonsense
But the greatest proof In the minds
OF the goss!ps was when Vanderbilt,
leased the home OF Mrs Ernesto G.
Fabhri. at No. IL East Sixty-seconu
Street. for the season. It was remem-
bered then that when he was divorc-
es, by Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt he
raid he would never make New YORK
his nome again unless he married
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30
MASS
At AUDITORIUM
Service to Be Fitting Climax
to Laymen's Missionary
Movement

~
Never before in history, perhaps
certainly not In recent years. has
there been in religious circles as great
an amount of interest as centres In
the mass meeting to be held in the
$3.50 o'clock as a fitting close to the
leaders training conference for the
Laymen's Missionary Movement. which
was in session here the pas I. week.
In order that their congregations
1,aS ed that the regular afternoon
s ehnlessz Y asld
selected for the meeting. for the. rea-
son that It is the only building In
date the thousands who are expected
Ito attend. There has come Ato3 be 9.
great general interest in the cause Of
missions. due no doubt to the activity
pst the ss Ra aaa
attention that 1t is at the present
Mission workers OF national promi-
nence will address the big meeting to-
day. The Impression created by his
en en- justifies the belief that hundreds
Of men will attend the meeting, II for
no other reason than to hearsJ. u Camps
!. bell White, of New York. HIS whole
life one Of missionary exp rienceS MT.
white has stirred Richmond anew
lin the interests Of wor! d-wide evan
gelization. producing perhap great
er zeal in the cause than was ever
8. Another great sneaker win be Rt.
Rev. Bishop Arthur S. Lloyd. u Of Alex
andria. whose address on the SECOND
day, was one of the, most aspiring
features Of the conference. The meet
ing is strictly undeno minational. and
Tits main object Is the tncreecTiDE OF
Interest in the LayHen's .A1ovement----
"The world for Christ In this genera
ton" 3s3 NJ 4, ys ssSyS <
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30

saying that the States attorney Of
MARYLAND would not send for them. and
that they were. therefore. not wanted
by the Baltimore authorities. Similar
telegraphic answers came also from
burg the men had passed worthless
check. but long distance telephoning
elected from Chief OF Police Ragland.
of Petersburg, the fact that the men
were not wanted there. Everything
possible to hold the men was done
by the local police. but as there were
no arrantss against Them and they
were free to give bond and go where
they pleased they could no longer be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30
Ashland News Notes

Ashland, Va. October 2s-Fire plugs
are being located and set in position
in different parts OF the town by the
Council and Water Company. The wa
ter from these plugs will have a suf-
ficient force to reach to the top Of
the highest. buildings and will, add
greatly to the already good arrange
The engine company has several hum
adred feet OF hose. but larger supply
will be purchased. which will put the
department on q very much better
November .. at Montpelier High
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30

second time Ever SINCE then when
ever he and Mrs. McKim have been
members OF the same dinner or theatre
party the ru:ior OF an engagement be-
tween them has been revived.
Mrs McKt,n's denial last night. how
ever. was e1npratic enough to convince
the greatest doubters that she was not
ready to forego the recently won Joys
fof single blessedness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30

West Grace Street House Sold.
"A deed OF bargain and sale was recorded
YESTERDAY in the clerks Office of the Chan
Gerry Court transferring the house and lot
ID. Gary to Or. Robert G. Bryan for $1,000.
The lot fronts thirty feet IN Grace Street.
and has on 1t a three-story brick residence.
now occupied by DR.. Paulus a.. Twin 8.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30

held. So far as could be learned. the
men were not wanted as fugttives by
any city. .5a..
The amount of the check which each
had cashed was refunded to Mr.. Jacobs
and Mr.. Roschen. and they cried quits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-30
Duffy's Pure Malt vvhiskey

youth and Of the
gWers science aids in destroying disease BY
building and healing gradual
healthy natural thus the old young spirits
recognized family
You should have it in your home Il will do you good
If in need Of advice, Medical Department. Duffy
Whskey Company Rochester New York, stating your fully
Our doctors will send free together with valuable illus
trated medical booklet containing health
which you afford be without and Of many thou
sands Of gratifying letters from and all life
both old young who have cured and the
of this great medicine Il sold IN SEALED BOTTLES ONLY
by druggists and dealers everywhere direct for per
large bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

bridge is 1T the present time. The
first roads were mere paths from house
to house, out from time to time as nee
eSsity demanded, they increased in
number and excellence. and in 1913 a
petition was passed in to the Clerk of
Common Pleas for a road across the
town. The first town meeting held in
Athens after it's incorporation into "a
town was held at the home of Clement
Bunker. May a. 1904 At this meeting
no business was done except to elect
town officers. The next meeting was
or when ii was voted to raise 800 for
the support of schools, and that corn,
rye and wheat should be the currency
to nav the taxes of the town, corn at
four shillings, rye five ShillinSs and
wheat six shllingS per bushels. In
1861 the population of the town was
1850 Of this number it is probable that
there might nave been $50 voters, but
when the war cloud enveloped the
country, and there was a call for VOL
unteers. bravely did Athens respond
and of the Jos who stood the Union and
it's foes 81 never returned.
According 10 the report of Engineer
John Jones of Lewiston who in the
early fall made a survey for this pro-
posed line, he considered that the line
should come from Athens and take in
East Madison. So called, which is sit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

uatcd on the east side of Madison
Pond. For about ten years the west
side of this pond has grown up to be
a popular inland summer resort but in
making this summer resort a great
deal of artificial land building had to
be done on account of SO much low
land originally. on the east side of the
pond the natural landing and sur
rounhings for a summer resort are
unique. The land is high and the
shore sandy. This proposed line Will
develop this side of the pond into a
many in the state.
East Madison is a beautiful. historic
settlement Of about three hundred peo-
pie. The scenery is natural and the
ST. Gets picturesque. The possibilities
for the development of water power
here are excellent but have been thus
far undcveloped on account of the in
convenience of its being so far from
railroads. There is at present at East
Madison and Somerset Worsted Mills
which employ about $50 hands. There
is also a saw mill. The settlement is
superb in the way of entertainments.
having a fine Grange hall with strong
organization The rural districts about
East Madison afford some of the best
farms i'll the county.
With the building of this new line.
SkoWhegan expects considerable ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

faroare. ana Tool I,,,,,h w
Rrjsbton and atbons ana =, Cn,,..:,1l
that tbo,, aro doir. , croo+ 49,, lc
business This winter in incarceration for
the use Of tho line Nanv nf ~, f.n,,,
ers have eotten tbeir Ground ,o,,1.. -
mt in LARGE crnns of not,+oos ana r,,,',
several faroars bo,-a ,,1c,,,u,,,,,
tv acros ia ,,I.n, ,oto+rae. NP
r.,i,,na, , srv ~ anu ayes ,iae
,, ,'', ., 'l"'!' ,,,u" l'''s''i 10 Athehs
tha ,,,,,,, 'a,,'; ;a,t' ,"' w. "'u'd De 10
,n,,''''' ms county near
-, ,a ''''u -h'''','o 10 sun apo'ihaihg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

vantages IT will make Skowhesan
the center CT some Of the richest and
most productive timber lands and far
ming districts in this county. Corn
vile for the most part has always
made Skowhegan it's marketing place
but being situated as it was, SO Tar
from railroads, it has neglected to de-
velop and produce what 1t otherwise
would nave. This new road VIII I'M
doubtedly mean great deal to the
business men of Skowhegan.
1t can truly be said that Athens is
the promoter of this line. Every voter
mas lent his hand in making a 80 of
it," The committee which is composed
of J. f. CHAIRMAN, +. b. Rollins, c. II
Oliver. Waldo Sonders. George Aver.
AMI George C. Hight have neglected
their own business to get this line.
The plan of the Ifne' to he built Is TO
go from Athens village down to Cass
Corner. down the stage road about
three miles and thence to East Madi-
son following the shore Of the lake Tor
about half mile; then branching into
the East Madison road and Following
iris road about three miles; then! go
ing across country towards the least
on to what is known as the Molunkus
Road and thence down North Avenue
coming into Skowhegan village near
the Opera house and thence up wafer
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

ament, uniform, and equipment pre-
pared for active duty in the field, and
if not, in what respects they are de-
ficient. The muster rolls will have en-
tered opposite the name Of each enlist
ed man the date OF his enlistment. and
no enlisted man will be mustered for
pay who hiss not been a bona fide men,
-ber~- off the organization for at ieast
three months prior to the date OF the
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

Announcement was made at the office
of the adjutant general saturday of
the issuance of General Orders. No. ..
the text of which is as follows:
STATE, OF MAINE.
General orders. No. Q.
The Adjutant Generals Office.
Augusta February Is, 1910.
I. The following extract from Cir
cular No. .. War Department Division
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

to date of return thereto as determined
in advance, both dates inclusive, and
such payments, if otherwise correct,
shall pass to the credit of the paymas-
ter making the same.
The officer of the regular army VINO
makes the muster prescribed herein
will, in connection herewith, make a
careful Inspection of the personnel and
report specifically as to whether the
troops are by training, discipline, arm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

account of the bituminous work will
be furnished and what discounts will
be made on account of substituting
the bituminous second course for the
ordinary macadam. In this way the
exact labor cost can be determined.
Furthermore the department or the
city or town furnishes the bituminous
material so that the contractor makes
no profit on this and we know that we
are getting good material"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

of Militia Affairs. Washington, Janu-
AIRY q, 1910. is published for the infor-
nation and guidance of all concerned:
Paragraph 1S5 of the Militia Regula-
tons. as amended by Circular No. s,
Division of Militia Affairs, September
16. 1908, is further amended to read as
follows:
1885, Hereafter when any portion OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

the development of this project There
is little doubt but that the towns OF
cornville and Athens will vote five per
cent. Of their valuation at their annual
town meetings in March This will
mean from $2c5.0o0 to 100000 from them
toward the construction of this line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

The RrdgtOn Lumber Company has
SHOWN its desire to have this line and
is ready to appropriate II large sum Of
money. Farmers within g radius of
llVr miles of where this line is to run
are giving the towns and the commit
zee ON the proposed lire the most boar
" support. There are many ndividu-
ais who are pledging themselves to
give from 800 to $500 if this line is con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

the frost. Plans are fast dcvcloping
whereby Il crew will be set to work at
the earliest possible time in the spring
There is hardly Il day passes that
there is not someone added who is rea-
dy to give aid in a financial way fo,.
the construction of this line. 1t is true
that those most interested in the line
are individuals but they are willing to
put in large sums of money towards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28

he organized militia of any state, ter
itory, or the District of Columbia par
ticipates in the encampment, maneu-
vers and field instruction OF any part
of the regular army under the provi-
sions of Section Is of the Act of Janu-
airy u, 1903, they may, after being
duly mustered by an officer of the reg
ular army, be paid at any time after
such muster for the period from the
date of leaving the home rendezvous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-28
neutrality-suspicious. Line Only Delayed Snowe Lumber Industry Will
Be Greatly Benefited OF

Skowhesan. Me. Feb 27.-tSprci.,D. 49,
The building Of an electric road be
tween Skowhegan and Athens seems
now to be Il sure thing. In fact. all
that is keeping the promoters from
building the road now Is the snow and
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-18
MEETINGs-LegaI


NOTICE Of stockholders meeting Of the Pacific
BARRIERS Supply and Cutlery Company-Notice
is hereby given that in pursuance OF a resolu-
ton and order Of the board Of directors of the
Pacific BARRIERS Supply and Cutlery Companv
? corporation organized and existing under and
by virtue OF the laws OF the state Of California
adopted at meeting OF said board duly held
on the 18th day OF April. 1910. at the office OF
said corporation in the city and county OF San
Francisco, In the said state OF California.
meeting OF the stockholders Of said corporafion
is hereby called for and will be held as the
office Of said corporation at No. 962 Market
street in the city and county of San Francisco
state Of California (said place Of meeting he,
ing at the principal place OF business of said
corporation and at the building where the hoard
Of directors usually meet), on Thursday the
S0th day OF June, 1910, at O'Clock p. m Of
said day, Tor the purpose Of considering and
acting upon the proposition to diminish the
capital stock OF said corporation from one
Hundred Thousand (10O. .O00) Dollars, divided
into Ten thousand ll0.000l Shares OF the par
value OF Ten tl0) Dollars each. to Fifty Thous-
and O,000l Dollars, divided into Five Thous-
aud $4,000 Shares OF the par value Of Ten
gO) Dollars each. The amount 10 which il Is
proposed TO diminish the capital stock is Fifty
thousand (5o.O00) Dollars. By order Of the
board Of directors. Dated April 2e, 1910
F. W NlGHTINGILL, secretary of the Pa
cifc BARRIERS Supply and Cutlery COMPANY
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-18

SHORTHAND BY MAIL.
EXPERIENCED MALE STEN0GRAPHER
WILL TEACH SHORTHAND BY MAIL; PER
S0NAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO EVERY
PUPIL; TERMS ONLY $40 FOR ENTIRE
COURSE; SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
FOR FULL INFORMATION/ ADDRESS BOX
S1S. CALL OFFICE, Sd AND MARKET SIS,
SAN FRANCISCO.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-18
FEMALE HELP WANTED

YOUNG women between the ages of II and %,
of fair education. neat appearance and unques-
uonabie character, wanted to study telephone
operating a profession; liberal salary is
paid new operators while in training at the
operating school Of the Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company, and upon graduation they
are given permanent position at the switch
boards, with opportunities for promotion. The
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company pro-
vides light and well ventilated operating ROOM
pleasant rest and lunch rooms and takes per-
sonal interest In the welfare of the young
women in its employ
Competent operators furnished to provide
branch exchange subscribers.
For full particulars call, preferably between
S:30 a. m. and IL M, at operating school,
telephone office, 2015 Steiner st
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-18
DIVIDEND NOTICES

BANK OF ITALY. S. z. corner Montgomery and
Clay sts.; Mission branch, 1898 Mission st. near
2Sth. For the half year ending June 80, 1910.
dividend has been declared al the rate OF
four % per cent per annum on all savings de-
posits, free Of taxes, payable on and after Fri
day, July j, 1910. Dividends not called fol-
added 10 and bear the same rate OF in
terest the principal from July !. 1910
Money deposited on or before July 10 Will earn
interest from July !. I. SCATENA, president;
A. PEDRINI cashier
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-18
RERKELEY ROOMS AND BOARD

1909 Euclid av; tel Berk 1915;
north entrance Of university eampus-Apart-
ments with private baths; single rooms: steam
heat and callbell in every room; sleeping
porches; first class table board; special summer
rates. NJ NJ. HENRY
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-18
HOUSES no LET-Unfur.

1866 10th av-MOdern, 8 large room fat; sunny
and large yard; rent S22.JO
1862 Sth ST.; upper Tat, large rooms and
bath; modern: rent $3.50
266 WalswOrth av. rooms. story and a
e half; $40.
1876 oath av.; rooms and bath, gas;
rent S15-
324 f. sth St. rooms. bath and basement;
rent $15.
One months rent free to a good tenant
each Of the above places.
r. c. PAPWORTH. 42O 11th St, Oakland.