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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

You are" interjected Goldsmith,
 You are. I told our young friend 1 here so the other day. 50 he informed me- said Perry,
 laughing.
 Shall I write it down?" inquired Chester with mock eagerness. ''No,'' replied Perry, you needn't | write me down an ass just yet. Why 1 will you always mix business with i Shakespeare 'I understood from Billy Phelps. : explained Chester gravely. that Bully s. had some excellent business no- | tions.'
 Come, and we'll discuss them at l lunch
 | you intend to honor me with your presence this evening"" MT. Elkins, now that you and iIr l Goldsmith have taken all my money away from me, count on you. 1t is
 the least restitution you can make" 1 Perry referred to his promised they went down the hall together
 Chester turned and looked at him in-
 qu r.ngiy.
 'fWty did you knock Richepjn to
 Goldsmith ?" he asked.
 "Oh, don't know" said Perry carelessly, "Just a hunch.''
 linen why did you ask him to our party?"
 'I had always asked him.. answer" cd Perry, "and besides I thought it might help to mend the breach with i the firm. Don't want them 10 fail. ! you know, now that they have my account. As long as they have him for a customer it's none of my husi- ness. They're the best judges, and ETd do anything within reason to help them along.'' That's mighty white of you, Per ry,'' said Chester, as they turned into the crowded restaurant. Promptly at ten o'clock that night e group of men filed through the
 hospitable doorway of Perry's apart ment in the Uruguay. Everyone came, Twining, Goldsmith, Elkins, Richepin, Chester, and several more. Chester appeared to be especially ight-hearted, ,and as Perry was warm ly welcoming his guests, he burst into unmelodious song. Oh, the Ace will take the Kins
 And the queen will take the Jack. And now we're in the company
 We'll drink to all the pack,
 Here's to you, my jovial soul
 Here's to you with all my heart, And now we're in the company We'll drink before we part, Here's to you-Perry Langham! So sang Chester Taylor at the top
 of his lungs, to the huge annoyance
 of Perry Langham.
 ''Oh, shut up, Chester" he begged.
 .'What's the matter with you this evening anyway"
 "I feel joyful" replied Chester. "I have been giving a ball, and I am celebrating"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM
 CURED IN DAYS

Morton l.. Hill, of Lebanon. Ind, says: My wife had Ihtiammatory Rheumatism in every muscle and joint; her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost beyond recognition; had been in bed for six weeks and had eight physi- clans, but received no benefit until she tried Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It gave immediate re- lief and she was able to walk about in three days. I am sure it. saved her life'' Sold by Curtis Pharmacy. Drug gist. 1149 Main St. G2*6 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
"A ball ?" Said Perry.

"A ball?' Said Perry. ''Yes, with a hurdy gurdy. When l left my palatial apartments on Wash ington Square met one accompanied by a couple of dozen children or various sizes and degrees of dirtiuess. I lured the Italian on and on with my princely pennies to play for them for half an hour or more. They really danced very prettily. And one tot actually offered to kiss me. You ought to try it some time. Come down any evening. Hours six to ten. Locality, Thompson street. Stop in the middle of the street and listen. Having thus located your hurdy gurdy. you ..
 "You talk like a cook book," re- tcrted Perry. That sounds like a recipe"
 Oh, the Ten will take the Nine, And the Nine will take the Eight, And now we're in the company We won't go home till late, enrolled Chester Justify.
 "Im extremely sorry to hear it un- der the circumstances" observed Per- ry. ''The trouble with you is that you're feverish.''
 "No," said another man, mot lev erish, but misguided. If he could re- cover from this impression that he can sing he would really be bearable in spots
 "Thanks awfully," retorted Chester. q knew that can't sing, but when the spirit scars I try to, and make you fellows sore too"
 "Mr. Goldsmith begged Perry wont you please fire him? I don't feel that my account is safe with sucIf vile punster in the office"
 ..So?" answered Goldsmith gravely. We will find out if it is expedient 10 have his voice amputated, or we might have him hypnotized and per suaded that he is deaf nute.'
 Then said Chester, 'I would have to depend upon my engaging man. rers alone to bring you in accounts ".
 What is your recommendation, Mr. EIkins?" asked Perry.
 'sI think that a muzzle judiclous1y applied might prove a corrective" said Elkins, entering into the spirit of the affair.
 And Monsieur Richepin, no doubt, would recommend little pill,' said Chester.
 Gro be continued)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

left you such an optimistic door sign
 ''He is,'' said Goldsmith. What do you think of him ?''
 T should be inclined to fear" an- swered Perry, that he would shatter your credit too. However, I don't know him very .well.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

cure or money back, acts as tonic to the stomach and is a perfect regulator of the bowels. It does -not cause the least distress, but acts promptly and pleasantly. Try it on our recommends tion. A cure for constipation and dys- pepsia, or money back.
 Also by mail, postage paid, at the half-price, for limited time Stamps or coin.
 J. A. LEVERTY & BRO,
 1855 MAIN STREET and Branches BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
You Are Gripey, GrOuty
 and DespOndent

because you have neglected or abused your bowels. Your system has become
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
Bowling Green

Especial to The Richmond Xirginian.)
BOWLING GREEN. VA, August
10.-Henry Anderson, who fatally shot
Whites, Va, July %, was brought be-
fore the grand jury Monday. Judge
Mason ordered the prisoner taken to
an asylum for the insane.
MIR. Russell Robinson is spending his
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs T-efper VI. ROBINSON, at the Lawn
Hotel.
Mrs. Louis Garrett and child. OF
Fredericksburg, Va, are the guests OF
the family of Mr.. w. W. Garrett.
Miss Fannie Chandler. of Washing
ton, .. c.. is visiting her cousin, Mrs
Mollie Bates.
Mr. w c. Boyd spent the week end
with his family.
Mr. Magruder Cobb, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Coghill,
expects to leave to-morrow for his
home in Washington.
Mr.. Thomas Chandler. OF Washing
ton, d. c.. is visiting friends and reia-
lives In Bowling Green.
Miss Florence w. Broaddus is visit
ing friends at Rappahannock Academy,
this county.
Miss Angie Masruder. OF Richmond,
Va, is the guest or Mrs. J. l.. Jordan,
Oak Ridge.
The Rev. r. II. Rowe preached In
the Methodist church Sunday morning e,
In the absence Of the pastor, the Rev.
Granville Burruss, who is conducting
meeting at Hopeweil Methodist
church, Guineys, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
WILL RAISE MONUMENT
| TO VETS" OF HANOVER
Members of Famous Troop Hold
Annual Convention at Ash
land Park.

A fund for the erection OF monu-
ment TO Confederate soldiers from Han
over county is being raised by the Han
over Troop Association. which met in
annual reunion at Ashland Park Tues
day afternoon. The proposed monu-
ment win be In the form OF marble-
granite shaft, the site of which has
not been selected.
The raising OF the fund is In charge
of a special committee, comprising
Messrs. John T. Terry tchairrnan).
Samuel NJ. Baker, William r. Biount,
John J. Crutchfleld and c. r. Wing
field. These will be- aided by the fol-
lowing auxiliary association. made up
OF sons OF the veterans: II. T, Wick
ham, w. o. Winston, John w. Starks
and q. G. Gilman.
The members OF the famous old
troop convened on one OF the lawns
OF the park, where an out of doors
buffet lunch was served. Councilman
Julius A. Hohson. son Of a deceased
member OF the troop, presided and In
troduced the numerous speakers, all OF
whom spoke extemporaneousiy. and all
OF whom confined their remarks chiefly
to "reminiscences. Following the poet
prandial speeches. the annual election
Of officers was held. with the follow
Ing result: Churchill Cooke, president:
J. A. Brown. secretary and treasurer;
Thomas r. Taylor, first vice president:
John ]. Terry. second president:
Horatius 8. Anderson. third yice-presi-
dent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
Harrisonburg

Especial to The Richmond Virginiano
HARRISONBURG. VA, August 10.
Mrs. Samuel E. Berry and two chill
dren returned yesterday to Harrison
burg. After a brief visit to New Mar
ket. they will join MIR. Beery at Roa-
noke. where they will spend the fall
and winter,
Miss Lillian Rhodes, OF Roanoke, is
the guest Of her aunt. Mrs. d. 8. Lewis,
Jr., on North High street.
Mrs. Lewis. wife OF D. S. Lewis edi-
tor OF the Bristol Evening News. In
the guest of her son, d. S. Lewis, on
North High street.
Mrs. r. @. Leftwich has returned to
Lynchburg. after visit 10 her uncle,
Robert M. Colvin. North High street
Mrs. Walter Weaver and son, Mere
dith. have returned to their home in
Lynchburg. after visit to the formers
parents. DIR. and Mrs. Alfred, In Day
ton.
Two burglars picked the lock OF q
Pennsylvania express car. from Ha-
gerstown, at Stokesvilie. Sunday night.
broke open a big box and ransacked
q hand satchel. but were forced to
leave empty handed. The messenger
had removed the valuables for the
night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
COLORED VOTERS
MAY "COME BACK"
Negroes Hold Convention in North
Carolina to Consider Political
Possibilities.

CHARLOTTE. n. c., August TO-
els the negro of the South to become
a factor in politics again." is the query
a great many thinking men are just
now pondering.
The first colored political meeting
In any Southern State that has dis
franchised the negro was held in Char
lotte Saturday. A similar meeting is
to be held here in two weeks, wher
a permanent organization is to be per-
feeted. The meeting was held behind
closed doors, 1t was attended by a
large number of nesroes who are quail
fed to vote in the fan elections under
the educational clause of the consti-
tutional amendment.
one of the leaders calling this meet
ing states that in this county Meek
lenburg) there are 1000 negroes eligi-
bic for the ballot He estimates that
In the State there are at least 100000
qualified coiored voters. He says the
plan of the leaders is to stir all eligible
colored voters up to the Importance of
registering and voting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
LOSES CONTRACT
BY So DOLLARS
Another Contractor Get 100000
Job-Newport News Wants
Better Service.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.J
NEWPORT NEWS. August 10.---An
interesting session OF the Tidewater
Christian Association is In session at
the Christian church on Chapel street.
Hampton. Tuesday was the opening
day and was set apart for the board
Of missions. The address of welcome
was delivered by Mrs. John A. jayne,
of Hampton. and replied TO by Mrs.
j. K. De Gaferelly. of Newport News,
The report on Junior endeavor work
was made by Mrs. Kate Ellis Wise. OF
Newport News. Last night Mrs. Geo.
w Oliver State secretary, and Prof.
Willis. OF New York, addressed the
convention. The various churches of
the district are all represented.
Lost BY sos.
1t is an unusual experience for a
firm to miss $4,000 contract by the
small margin OF ss5. That, however,
Is what recently happened to the gem
eral contracting firm of HARDWOOD &
Moss. of this city. bidders on the
large warehouse OF the II. j. Reynolds
Tobacco Company, at Salem,
y. {. There were six bidders Tor this
work and there was less than $1,000
difference between the high and low
bidders. \ Winston-Saiem Arm won
the job, and the Newport News firm
vas sos above them
II is stated here that Captain J. ID.
Tilford, L. s. a., who has been in
charge OF the local quartermaster' 8
department OF the army, has been or
dered to the Philippines
Want Better Service.
The Newport News Chamber OF
Commerce Is taking up with the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation
Company the matter of that 1.-The es-
tablishing a daily line between Bal
timore and Newport News, so that
perishable goods may be unloaded
here each morning at Z o'clock. AT
present there Is not such regularity
of service as enables Newport News
business men to take advantage OF
market conditions in Baltimore.
The steamer Ruth, recently COM
pleted for the A. II. Bull Steamship
Company, of New York. at the local
plant, is taking on cargo of coal at
Lam bert's Point. The Ruth Is 317
feet long, is built OF steel, is 46 feet
beet, and Is the first ship ever built
here by the longitudinal system of
hull framing. She was completed In
eight months She is driven by a
triple expansion engine of 1000 In
dicated horsepower. She carries
crew OF twenty-four men and is COM
manded by Captain Mcdonald. she
is the sixth merchant vessel completed
this year by the Newport News plant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
CHURCH HILL NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. White announce
the engagement OF their daughter,
Ruth H. to Leslie B. worsham. The
wedding will take place on the after
noon OF August II. at s p. NJ. at the
home of the bride. Owing to the sick
ness in the brides family. the marriage
will be very quiet affair.
MIR. Jet. J. Eerebee and his friend,
Baylor Pendieton. are spending their
vacation with the formers parents In
Shambow. North Carolina.
Miss Florence L. Currie, of $500 asst
Grace street. il visiting relatives at
Beachmont. Mass.
Mrs. C. A. Pendieten. who has been
quite nick at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. L. Y. Martin, IN Baltimore.
Md. is improving rapidly. She will
leave for Walkerton. Va. some time
this week.
Rev. Gerald culberson. pastor OF
Third Christian church. is In Hamp-
ton attending the Christian conven-
ton which convenes there this week.
Miss Rosa Hogue. of Williamsburg.
visited friends on the hill yesterday.
She also took In the points of interest
In our vicinity, visiting historic ST
Johns and beautiful Chimborazo.
Mrs. Richard Goode and children.
Elizabeth. Margaret and Mamie Win
ston. of Chimboraxo Park. left to-day
to spend some time In Mineral City.
Mr.. and MIRA John Spence and chill
dren. Thomas, Charlotte and Marlin, of
~ -NeFtA hifty sixth street. are
spending some time at Meehum's
River.
Miss Susie Hogan Is spending her
vacation at crozet. Joining the Hares,
who are there for the month OF Au-
gust.
Miss Mary Brauer. of North Twenty
fifth street. has returned from a de-
lightful stay at Providence Forge.
Miss Hazel Hudspeth, of East Broad
street, Is visiting Mrs. McBuilington
at Bon Air
Misses Fannie and Bessie Hare, of
East Marshall street, have returned
from pleasant stay at Crozet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
CAPTAIN WON
TELL DAMAGES
His Ship is in Collision Her Bow
Being Badly Stove

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-The Nor
wegian fruit steamer Rosario di Gior-
gle. which arrived to-day from Port
Antonio, reported that yesterday 1t was
in collision with the United States col
lier Marcellus in latitude So, longitude
TAOS. The two vessels crashed at "a
in the morning. The fruit vessel had
her bow stove in. while the Marcelus
was struck a blow In the side. The
collier was accompanied at the time
by another government vessel and both
ships stood by for five hours until Cap
tain Karlsen, OF the fruiter, decided
that his ship was not in danger.
karlsen refused tn tell what dam
age the collier had sustained.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
FLINT NAY &c!
BALLINGER's JOB
Californian Named in Persistent
Rumor TO Succeed Secretary
of Interior.
IS FRIEND OF PINCHOT
But is Said to BE Aligned With
Southern Pacific Machine on
West Coast.

WASHINGTON, u. c., Aug. 1O.-A
story in circulation here to-day to the
effect that Senator Flint, of California,
lis booked to succeed Richard a. Bal
linger as Secretary of the Interior II
that official submits to the pressure
being brought to bear to secure his
resignation. is given general credence.
Flint has announced that he Will
not seek reelection to the Senate. he
Is member of the regular Repub-
lican forces. and formerly was law
partner of Oscar Lawler, attorney
general for the Interior Department,
who wrote the famous LAWYER draft
OF Tafts letter generating Ballinger.
He is classed as Ballinger supporter
on the Ballinger- Pinchot investigat-
ing committee, of which he Is a mem
Der, and he is warm friend of Taft.
At the same time 1t is pointed out
that Flint Is on good terms personally
with Clifford Pinchot He went on a
fishing trip last year with Pinchot and
former Governor Pardee, of Califor-
mia, who was one OF Pinchots strong
est hackers.
Another feature attracting attention
is the fact that in the Ballnger in
vestigation Flint often displayed
friendliness to +. II. Newell, head
of the reclamation service. a so-called
Pinchot man, whom Ballinger sought
to remove
His friendly relations with all sides
are urged in support of the sugges-
ton that he would be satisfactory all
around.
The Pinchot- Garfield supporters
here, however, say that Flint is much
more of Baliinger man than a Pin
chot man, and that his relationship
with the ti-Ballinger element is
mostly personal. 1t is asserted that
objection to Flint on the charge that
he has been aligned with the South
ern Pacific machine in California Will
also be made
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
Barton Heights

Mrs Frank Richards and little
daughters. of Virginia avenue, left
Monday for Elkton in the Shenan-
doah Valley
Mrs. DIR. Jeffery and Miss Virginia
Jeffery, OF Newport News, are the
guests of Mrs. r. NJ, Luck.
Mr.. S. J. Bascom, formerly of Rich
mond, moved into the property of
Mrs. Sangster on Virginia avenue on
Monday.
Master Creston Farrow Is visiting
his father at Baskerville,
Mr.. Lewis Armstrong has suffered
another stroke of paralysis.
Mr.. j. H. Stringer, OF Virginia ave-
nue., will leave Thursday for Victoria
for a few weeks visit with his grand
father, Mr.. Wynn.
Mrs. II J. Farrow left Tuesday for
Waynesboro to visit her sister, Miss
Fanny McComb.
Mr. j. II. YaFbroHgh has returned
from week 8 stay at Mt. Elliott.
Misses Ruth F'arrow. Kathleen
Gregory, Tiny Scott. Kathlyeen O'Ban-
non, Messrs. r. D. Pitt. James
Strother and I.annon Minson were
the guests of Mr. Versai Blackburn
on his launch, Mary Lou, in a de-
lightful trip down the river Tuesday
night Mrs. j. II. Frischkorn chap
eroned the party,
Mrs. Craighill, of Lynchburg. is the
guest of her son, the Rev. G. p. Craig
hill.
Mr.. H. NJ. Luck and wife left Tues
day for Ocean Grove. n. j. They
viii be away month.
Mr.. Harris, of Virginia avenue.
moved Tuesday into his handsome
new home on Battery Court.
Rev. Bergman left Tuesday for a
two weeks visit to relatives and
friends in Surry county.
Mrs. Mabel and Blanche Glinn have
joined the house party of Mrs. Cor
don at Buckroe Beach
Miss Mamie Curnber is spending her
vacation at Alton. Va
Mrs. c. +. Kuyk and children have
returned from two weeks stay in
Blackstone with her mother, Mrs.
G. r. Goodwin.
Mrs. N b. Croxton left Saturday
for Elkton. from there she will go
TO the White sulphur Springs.
Maud Kuyk is home from attend
ing the summer normal school in
Charlottesville.
The Church Workers will give a
lawn party Friday night on the rec
tory lawn, on Barton avenue.
Mrs. c. G. Youelle and children.
Zaida and Charles, are spending some
tims at Buckroe Beach.
Miss Laura Rhodes, og Baltimore,
is visiting Miss Ethel Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. IL Meredith and
Misses Alice Kathleen and Bessie
Meredith are visiting Mrs. w. NJ
helms.
William Stewart, OF Winston Salem,
n. c., has gone home from a visit to
]. e. Singleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker and family
have moved from Minor street to
No. 1 East Main, Richmond
Miss Ruth Hopkins has returned
home from Fredericksburg where
she attended the Summer Normal
school.
Miss JEANETTE Jones Ia visiting Miss
Mary Jones.
George Estes, of New York. is visit
ing his aunt, Mrs. s. p. Jones.
Mrs. ]. w. Blanton. Jr.. Is visiting
her cousin. Mrs. Tompkins, in Fred
ericksburg.
Miss Mollie DuYal Ia visiting friends
in Pennsylvania
Miss Douglas Hughes. of Chess
terfield. is the guest of Miss Mary
Jones.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10


Mrs. Lillian NJ. wilkins. of Roberts
street. Barton Heights, left SATURDAY
for visit 70 Mrs. L. NJ. Murrie OF
West Main street. Danville.
Dr. feager. of Glen Roy, in Glou-
cester county, Is having a large house
party at Temple Farm, near York
county, Va. On Temple Farm is the
Moore House, where CORVALLIS sign
ed the capitulations of surrender and
great deal of history may be en-
Ioyeu Win the pleasure of the gay
house party.
MIR. and Mrs. John Stewart Bryan
have left for their summer home in
Massa chusetts.
Mrs, Charles Evelyn Smith Is in
Atlanta
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gray. Miss
Annie Gray and Mr.. and Mrs. f. r.
harrison are at Atlantic City.
Or. James H Ecshenrode is visiting
at Bon Air
Write and his daughters
are at the White Sulphur.
Miss Lizzie Brander, who has been
az the White sulphur. passed through
richmond on her way to Virginia
Beach to-day.
ar and Mrs. Luther Warren have
taken apartment at the Gresham,
Court next winter.
MIR. and Mrs. George b. Stone, of
Warrenton. announce the engagement
OF their daughter to George s. Wit
mer, Esq.
Miss Meta Randolph is at West
over for August.
Burr Mcintosh gave a beautiful en-
tertainment at the Hot Springs on
yesterday evening for St Luke's Epis-
copai church in the CRIMSON ball
room. Among the guests were. Mr..
ana MRS. George Cole Scott. Mrs Belle
Perkins and General and Mrs vyl-
liam Ruffin Cox
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
HERE'S ANOTHER POET
WHO GETS IN BAD
His Verses Set Police on His
Trail, But Inspired One
Disappears.

CAIRO. Aug, 10.--The Egyptian nu-
thorities are searching for = certain
Sheik, All Ell Ghayatt. who Is alleged
to be the author OF a collection OF po-
ems In which the crime OF wardani is
condoned and the judges who passed
sentence of death upon him are vio-
lently abused. The collection which
comprises i2s pages. incttes Egyptians
to revolt against the occupation. and Is
supplemented by q translation OF the
.'Marseillaise" adapted to the occasion.
Some copies Of this seditious collection
Of poems have been seized by the po-
lice in public streets. and steps are be-
ing taken for the trial of the author.
The latter. however. has disappeared
from Cairo. and Is believed to have
gone to his native town Of Damistta,
whittier instructto have been sent 10
effect his arrest. Meanwhile search 10
being made in Cairo for further copies
OF the seditious poems. A copy discov-
cred in the possession Of : servant IN
newspaper has led to the discovery OF
about forty In the house Of a member
OF the stan of that paper, who, how
ever, admitted having received the cop
les from the author himself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-10
NEGRO BoYs TRY TO
STEAL FROM CHURCH.

gang Of negro thieves entered tbs
Old Quaker church, St James and Clay
streets. Tuesday night and attempted
to steal from the collection boxes
Passorsby drove the little vanda1r away
before they hal stolen anything or aad
ruined any Of the articles In the
church.
Detectives were sent out Wednesday
to ascertain the names OF the little me-
groes and the reformatory will be mora
crowded than II IL now IL the sleuths
are successful In their search. OFT
late several churches have been enter
ed, little thieves finding Ii comparative.
iy easy to enter the buildings in ths
absence of the 5anitors and search for
pennies