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The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
WORTH A MILLION.

Id fan be successful that people when I pass will say
Hes worth mion-he puts up lots Of gass The who're
worth million find people bowling low and there smiles and
greeting wherever they may go. I'd fam be worth Million and
I'll do my best to help along the luess comfort the dis
essed portion Of my income I'll hand the poor and
keep the wolf from bowling old womens door I'll
ompanngs, useless wnes but pack around the
village mug that fairly shines III stand up strong for virtue
the good old rugged don't believe in making angel of
sport don't believe in virtue horribly severe frowns on all
the oies OF this old dizzy sphere I'll boost my native village
until senses reel I'll keep my shoulders ready put them
the wheel; III knock all day knocking, and kick the kckers
down. and try to be in this threecornered And
then I'll hear from peclatve folk: "Tha man worth
a million, although he's going broler' Walt Mason.
TO- by GeagsNa danz
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
Novelties in WaShingtOn'S Smart Shops
By DOROTHY AVERY HOWARD

ing 10 bed when it went down. A very
pretty custom which has been adopted
IN some smart homes Is that which
places the sundial In the center of a
bed OF Cld-fashioned flowers which
blossom at certain hours IN the day.
the ones with which we are most IA
miliar being the four-o' clock, OF com
mon garden variety. The new dials
are very artistic, being decorated with
notices appropriate TO the passing Of
the hour. cut in the bronze. or por-
traying old Father Time with his ia
miliar scythe, and are marked at
prices which range from Sc to SIS.
Young giTls are now wearing very
chic hats of white crocheted worsted,
which have just come from the other
side, and are shown by an exclusive
shop I'm T street which imports the
latest French novelties They remind
+ Us very much of the toboggan caps
worn by children, with sweaters and
leggins Of match, and correspond to
the draped tuTbans of silk or velvet
which are used this year. pulled down
over the ears and hair in Hindu FASH
side is sometimes used to give il
character, but frequently the school
girl or college maid likes il Just as
il is. with the little toplnot, which is
made In the center when II is GRO
cheted Six dollars will buy one
without any trimming.
a firm of household Importers in f
street. which carries all the new
things in crockery, brassware, and
other necessities and ornaments for
the home IS now Offering some very
special prices on toilet sets Among
the sets, which include a dozen pieces
for the washstand, is one decorated in
design of flags in browns and reds,
which has been reduced from Sll TO S..
woman's shop In PENNSYLVANIA
avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, is showing a handsome new
wrap Of tan broadcloth in a very light
shade. which is both smart and
dressy. IL is cut circular at the bot
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
LOSES HIS LIFE IN PLAY.

Allentown. Pa, Nov. When Mrs.
Phaon Bachman, Of Rittersville, returned
home from a trip to the store she found
her nine-year-old son, Harry, in flames.
To amuse the three younger children he
had piled newspapers on the kitchen
stove His burns are fatal.
Last year. while the parents were awav.
FIRE started and their home was burned
but the children were saved.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
C. E. OPENS CAMPAIGN.
Field Secretary Lehman HOnOred
at Church Dinner.

Field Secretary Lehman HOnOred
at Church Dinner.
The Karl Lehman Christian Endeavor
campaign opened last night at Calvary
Baptist Church with a dinner, served by
the Young Peoples Society At the table
with Mr.. and Mrs, Lehman sat the Off
GERS OF the District union and of the
Calvary Society.
At S o'clock a mass meeting was held
In the Sunday School House, President
Gates presiding. Rev DIT. 5. II. Greene
spoke a welcome 10 the Endeavorers and
10 Mr.. Lehman. Rev. DR. 5 H Wood
row conducted the devotional service.
Mr.. Lehman took as the subject Of his
address What Christian Endeavor stands
for which he declared were loyalty. 10
Christ loyalty to the church, definite
obligation, personal work, titheing. mis-
sions, junior work, and Christian citizen
ship.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
ACCIDENT BULLETIN ISSUED.
More Than 100 Persons Are Killed
In Three Months.

More Than 100 Persons Are Killed
In Three Months.
Accident Bulletin No. &c, Just issued
by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
shows that 1877 persons We're killed and
2,6l injured in train accidents during
April. May. and June, 1870 being an In
crease Of IS and 525, respectively. Acct
dents Of other kinds bring the total num-
Der OF casualties up TO 10000 or 766 killed.
and 20 SS4 injured
The number Of casualties for the year
were 1884 in the number killed and 81 .374
In the number injured. For the same
period Of a year ago there were 2.791 in
the number killed and $500 In the num-
Der injured
There were 5S61 collisions during the
year ended June So causing the death of
439 persons and injuring 7.765 persons.
with a damage 10 the property Of The
railroad companies OF S4629.279.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
Slayer Sentenced for Life

James Fl. Queen, a negro. was yester-
day sentenced to life Impeachment bv
Justice Wright, being indicted for first
degree murder On June 20 last he cut
the throat of Nora Palmer and the
woman died the same day. Queen plead
ed guilty to murder in the second degree.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
Accepts Prison ClerI,sbtn

William l. CoghiIl, clerk TO the super
intendent Of the Municipal Building. has
resigned 10 take a similar position at the
new District prison at Occoquan. Va. 10
which he was appointed several weeks
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
Hold Animal Nisitntinn

Grand Chancellor Wiley. assisted bv
the Grand Lodge officers Of the Knights
OF Pythias, imade his annual visitation
last night TO Webster Lodge, No :. Re
freshments were served.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02

tom. and slashed az the sides
braided design OF tan silk cord fol-
lowing the lines from the neck 10 the
hem. i shawl collar and the curfs arr
trimmed with the same cordk COM
oined with one Of black and gold. with
hand embroidery also apnesrinr
against a band OF velvet matching
the coat. This makes a wrap suitable
for the street or for any occasion or
function.
A set Of untensns which every
housekeeper should possess. includes
seven pieces Of glassware, with alumni
mum sitter screw tops. marked for
>offee. tea. spice and other such IN
gradients which belong I'm the kitchen
These may Sc purchased for 60 cents
in store In PENNSYLVANIA avenue
near Twelfth street. where such ar
ticles are sold with other housekeep-
ing necessities.
In a well-hnown drug store near the
corner Of the Avenue and Thirteenth
street, / saw the other day some at
tractive novelties in the shape of Jew
elry which are reproductions of an
tique pieces. and are made by Wen
nese jewel workers. They ara mainly
in bar pins, but OF unique designs,
and the jewels are so much ike the
genuine gems from which they are
copied that il would take an expert 10
detect the difference when they are
worn at night-the only time when
such jewelry is in good form some
very attractive medallions in the new
platinum and silver designs are shown
in the same store. which carries
large line Of novelties besides its
drugs supplies.
A big shop in Seventh street near X
has just put in a new department.
that where CONNECTIONS are sold A line
OF candles at 10 and p cents a pound
embraces all the plain and fancy goods
on tho market. besides variety OF
fancy packages which include many
high-class bonbons.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02

a new picture which has come out
recently and IL now exhibited IN a
little art shop in @ street near Thir-
teenth Is called "Cupid's Reflection
1t is a Photographic print and depicts
a pretty girl gazing into TIE depths OF
a stream, with Cupid sitting by her
side. Her own face smiles back at her
from the water, as in a looking glass,
and instead OF the little god appear
ing beside IL, the features Of her lover
are there in definite shape. a reflection
OF her thoughts. Another picture
which may be bought in the same shop
IS Her Gift sometimes called Gods
Miraculous Gift painted by Clyde
Squires This is one Of the most pop
ular pictures Of the year and appeals
10 every one. 1t can be had IN sew
eral sizes from a small one at q cents
TO a large size at s.. As this firm is
disposing of its stock of frames, some
beauties can be bought at special
prices, suitable for framing both pic
lures.
A photographer in + street, near
I + our ittllll sllFNAs bAAtLo W klNt a
hand-etched panel photograph in sepia
Or gray tones for 81, the regular value
Of which is three times that price.
This offer is for a short time only. IL
would be d good idea to have your
photograph taken now when there is
no rush and you can have the benefit
Of the reduction in price.
An optician In New York avenue,
near Fifteenth street, Is displaying
some novel sundials of bronze or
verdis green, which are intended for
use in the garden or on the lawn of
country houses. They are circular in
shape and fiat, and are commonly
placed on the top OF stone or bronze
pedestals. where the suns rays can
strike This old way Of telling the
time of day has been revived with the
many other customs and fashions of
the long ago, when clocks were I'M
known and people We're less lazy than
now, getting UP with the sun and GO
The Washington herald., 1910-11-02
wearing Apparel stoIen.

Marie Diolet, ll29 Seventeenth street northwest
reported 70 the police that her residence had been
entered yesterday morning b. a negro. who stole a
gown and other wearing apparel valued al 50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
UNNATURAL THlNNESS
EASILY CORRECTED.
nv Clever Prescription Which Can
Tic Filled mt Any Drug
No Need to DC Thin Now, my Reports
show This Method Ell
Fl fcCtlyr.

People who are very thin and scraw.
ny ought not to be so. Undoubtedly
they are more subject 10 disease and
contagious than the normally lieshY.
Thinncss Is usually accompanied by
weakness. and weakness subjects any
ono 10 colds. coughs. consumption,
pneumonia, etc. 1t has been discover
ed almost by accident, that tincture
cadomenc. when combined in pre-
gcripton with proper accelerattve med
ienee, becomes one Of the most yalpa-
bic, effective and reliable nptrltive or
flesh making medicines known 70 Hci-
ence. i Is especially bencnclai te men
and women between the ageH OF siH.
teen ana fifty-tive. who from lack OF
nroper nerve force and digestion re-
main undeyeloped In body. limbs, arms
and bust. A well-rounded, symmetri-
cal figure In man or woman lndlcdtea
healiii. magnetism. stamina and happl-
Tne reader who Wlahes TO add from
len 10 forty pounds should not iall
"a hssin with this valuable preacr'p'
tIsat, obtain of any .wnll,s.ofkcd!
drpsElat three onnces ok esAcnec OF
pepsn and three ounces or 5Hyrllp ., ol
| fiubarb In an ciRiit-ouncs bottls.
cardioi Shake and lot stand tWG
heiire. Then add one annee llnctnre
| eadGfaena compound tfot chrnafn0tnl
Elake waii and take one teafpponfnl
I,bstGre zach rnGHI. one after saG1i meal
lDftdk plenty NJ water between Tnshlt
4 and wiian retiring, Keep up tblE treat
nAut reEitnfjy and ri esrl eipty
4 from Ofis 70 three pOttfiaH VIII bt
ssasd weight s Z, Week ane
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
ST EAME R AGAIN
RACES WITH FIRE
Second Outbreak in Hold o.
Hamilton Within a
Week.
fspeeIal-to The Times pispat Chi

[Speelal-to The Times Dispatch.1
Norfolk. Va, January 20.--rhe
steamer Hamilton, OF tho Old Dominion
Line. again raced to her Norfolk moor
Ing this afternoon with fire raging
in her hold among the cargo. The fire
was discovered Just after coming in
tho cnpes. and was successfully kept In
check in the lower hold until the dock
was reached. 1t Is the second fire
in practically the same compartment
within a week While the extent OF
the damage is not known ut this time.
it is thought that 1t Will amount to
about the same as that of the other
fire, when 1t was said that the loss TO
the cargo would probably reach $4,000.
Asked If he could account for the
frequent fires in the holds OF ships re-
Gently, b. L. Bugg. general agent or
the Old Dominion steamship Company.
said that he could not. He was or
the opinion that tho fire discovered to-
day had not been burning long.
The belief Is expressed tonight tina.
these fires one recently breaking out
in the Princess Annes hold, are OF
incendiary origin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
B|GAN|ST PLEADS
GUILTY TO CHARGE
Will Also Be Tried for Murder
Of His Second
Wife.
DEATH OF JAMES WEDDELL
Democratic City Committee to
Arrange for Primary
Election.
Times-Dispatch Bureau,
100 North Sycamore Street.

t. /,
THE grand Jury returned Il number oil
Indictments IN the Hastings Court to-
day. including. among others true bills
against the three negroes--Willian1
Harris. Charles Lawson and Joseph
T1ili--for breaking into cars on the
Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard All
Line Railroads and stealing a large
quantity OF peanuts case OF shoes
and other property. But the case OF
most interest sent to the grand Jury.
and on which q true Hi was promptly
returned, was that, of Junfus a. VIII
hanson, charged with bigamy. The In
dictrnent found that Williamson. on
June IL. 1905, married in Marietta.
Texas Miss Adde Rogers. daughter.os
Joseph r. Rogers, who is still living,
and that afterwards, to-wit. In the CITY
OF Petersburg, on July Is, lsos lie
married Miss Pamela kiersey, daush-
ter. of Joseph Kiersey, of Chesterheld
county, who is alleged TO have died OF
poison on June 9, 1909, administered
by her husband.
AS soon as the Indictment was re-
turned the court prepared to place
williamson on trial, but time was al
lowed Cor conference between the
counsel for the accused-Peck & PECK,
of Newfoundland the Commonwealths
Attorney. the result OF which apparent.
~ was that Williamson should plead
guilty. Williamson was brought into
court. arraigned and pleaded guilty. and
was returned to jail-all within few
minutes. He was accompanied by his
aunt and other relatives from Rich
lnond The penalty for bigamy is from
three to eight years IN the penten-
tiary. Sentence will not be passed
upon the self-confessed criminal until
after the grand jury acts upon the
higher crime charged against William
son, of the murder of his second wife
by poison. This matter may be con-
ridered by the grand Jury Tomorrow,
and 1t is said that some strong evil
dence not heretofore made public Will
he produced. After deserving his
Texas wife and coming to Petersburg,
Williamson wrote or had written let
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
CAPE HENRY roRrlF1oArroN.
Conference in Its Interest to he Held
in Norfolk.

Especial to The Dispatch
Norfolk, Va, January 20.--The in
terest is steadily increasing in the
forthcoming conference In Norfolk on
next Tuesday in the interest Of the
proposed fertilization OF Cape Henry. as
a protection to the Chesapeake Bay
and the cities thereon, or led thereto
by water routes from the bay. Sails
bury Nd and smithfeld are the lat.
est towns 20 signify an Intention of
having delegates present g@
Congressman Maynard has notified
the committee IN charge that he VIII
be present at the conference. and that
he will exert his efforts to have other
members Of the two houses Of Con-
quite delegation will come down to
hear what is 10 be said and To con-
slider the project.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
ON TR1AL FOR PERJURY.
Jury DisasreeH on Charges Growing
OuI Of Il sch0nl Tax Election.

lSpccialto Tho Times Dispatch.l
Faye,teyille, -. G.. January 20,-The
Jury In the case OF L. G. Jackson
charged with perjury. in swearing that
Thos. Seo!e removed a ballot from the
ballot hos during school tax cleo
ton In ihIs county, disagreed Az 10
the verdict and was discharged th.s
perior Court jackson opposed Tie
school tax IL the election msdtioned.
and swofe that tho tax was$ defeated
ana that the vote waH changed ~
seals; rhe grand Jury absolvcd seals
was once convicted hut was given b
new trial by the Supreme Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
Personal nnd Otherwise.

Tho women of Grace Episcopal
| Church will give a colonial tea to-
morrow evening from s to o'clock at
| the residence of Mrs. Dr. William
| Pitcher, on Union Street. The tea
will be followed from to II o'clock
by delightful musical entertainment,
at which Mrs. William B. Hill, Mrs.
Chares L. Plummer Miss Jean TrigG
and Mrs. Herbert Prichard will sing.
The silver Offering on the occasion
will be for the benefit OF one OF the
Grace Church circles.
Miss Anne Keith Royal. Of Rich
mond, will be the guest of the riders
of the Riverside Hunt Club at the
hunt Saturday afternoon. She will
ride Z. B. Sydnor's All Grace The
usual hop and reception at the club
will follow the hunt, with the fol-
lowing reception committee: Mes
DANES George Cameron, Jr., "a. D.
Hamilton. r. A Martin. Jr., S. A..
Hinton. George w. Plummer. and III.
seabury, and Misses Bessie Venable.
Louihe Banks, Della Bryan, &. NJ.
Bird, Annie Gill and Mary Martin.
Brlgader Joseph Atkinson and his
wife, of the Southern Salvation Army.
Will be in Petersburg on next Wednes-
Gay, ana VIII CoHuuSl seIS'SSs ~ Wy
Washington Street Christian Church.
James Anderson, Il Federal veteran.
of Springfield, Mass, was a guest OF
a. p: Hill Camp, at the latter's ban
quet last night. and was one Of the
speakers. He paid a splendid tribute
TO the memory OF General r. L. Lee,
and to the patriotism and valor OF the
Confederate soldiers. and was loudly
applauded, Mr.. Anderson always
comes to Petersburg to join In Con-
federate celebrations, and Is an hon
orary member Of A. p. Hill Camp.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
an. which was artlstlcallY deco

room, which was artistically decor
ated with cut flowers and smilax.
punch was served by Mrs. John Taylor.
of West Virginia. The table In the
dining room was ladened with the
most delicious refreshments. Draped
from the chandelier to each corner was
white ,tulle. while 10 the centre was
a beautiful vase of pink carnations.
Those receiving were: Mrs. r. Holt
Easley. Mrs. James Stone Easley. Jas.
Stone Easley, Mrs. William Lancaster.
Bouldin, Miss Elise Craddock. =
The refreshments were served by
Misses Mildred Edmunds. Rebecca
Leigh, Florence Boulding, Sadie Leigh
and Helen Barksdale.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
WILL HOLD Fam IN FALL.
Danvllle Associations, Mt Recent Meet.
ing. Decide ON This Matter.

Especial to The mes-Dispatch.l
Danville. Va, January 20.-At a large
meeting of the stockholders Of the
Danville Fair Association held in the
rooms Of the Commercial Association
recently, 1T was unanimously decided
to hold another agricultural and in
dustrial fair here again this fall. This
was the first meeting Of the stock
holders held since Danville's initial
venture, and the reports of the officers
and tho committees were OF most
hattering and encouraging nature. Per-
manent organization was effected for
the ensuing year, and work will be
begun al once. and vigorously pushed
forward to assure successful fair
here this fall.
Tho following officers were elected:
Anderson W. Douthat, president; Col
onel A. B. Darlington, first vice-presi-
dent: w. r. Fitzgerald, second vico-
president; W. P. Hodnett. third vice.
president, and c. G. Holland. treas
urer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
Want BENEFIT of water Transportation.

TSptCIaT 20 TIC TTI1ItS-DIsVdtCII.T
Williamsburg, Va, January 2o,-A
largely signed petition has been sent
to Senator's Martin and Daniel and
Congressman John Lamb. asking that
College Creek, or Archer's Hope River
be dredged and opened to navigation
This stream is seven miles long and
empties into James River. If made
navigable to craft OF light draft 1t
would give Williamsburg the benefit
of water transportation from Rich
mond, Norfolk, Newport News and
other nearby cities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
plnns for large sanatorlum.

TSpeciel to The Times Dispatch:I
Williamsburg. Va, January 2o.-1f
plans materlalize, large sanatorium
will be opened on the palace Farm"
which lies in York county, adjoining
this city on the north. DR.. L. S. Fos-
ter, former superintendent of the East
ern State Hospital and DR.. P. II. Fitz-
hugh. a prominent New York physi-
clan, are behind the organization. It
is understood that patients will be
received from New York. Baltimore,
Washington and nearby cities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
DEBATE AT LEXINGTON.
Animal Celebration OF Graham-L Lac c
-I,f~rory SOcicty.

Especial to The Times-Dispatcn.l
Lexington Va. January 2o.-Thc an.
nual celebration of the Graham LIE {
Literary Society Of Washington and
Lee University was held last night IN
the Lee Memorial Chapel.
The orators, with their subjects
were: II. s. Reid. subject. 5"Bonds OF
Fashion; II. 3. Cornell. "a Great Man
Of the Present Day."
The subject for debate was: Re
solved, That Trusts Are Economically
Beneficial The debaters were: At
G. Anderson and B. G.
Moomaw; negative-C. p. Heavener
and L. r. Kluttz.
The committee OF Judges. composed
of William Kinkle Allen, OF Amherst:
Dr. II. D. Campbell and Professor T. j.
Farrar. awarded the orators medal to
Mr.. Cornell and the debater's to Mr..
Heavener. The medals were present.
ed by Mr.. Allen.
Music was furnished by a ten-piece
orchestra from the Institution for tho
Blind In Staunton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
FISHING season Heightened.
rsnecial to The Times-Dispatc

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
Norfolk. Va, January Glowing to
the strenuous protest raised by tho
fishing interests. and the outlook for
Of Trade fisheries committee has
agreed to reduce the length OF
the closed season for fishing, along
the water fronts Of Princess Anne
and Norfolk counties. The first pro-
posal was to mako the closed season
apply from May to September l. Now
IL is agreed that this shall apply from
July | to September !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
Atkinson-Snmucl.

Special to The Times-Dispatch.l
Bowling Green Va, January co.
Mrs. Lucetta Samuel. of near Beaver
Dam. has issued cards announcing the
ter. Miss Alma Samuel. to Benjamin @.
Atkinson, which VIII be celebrated on
January 26, at Beaver Dam Metho-
dist Church. in Hanover county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
1n,urnncc company Elect. ofacer.

Especial to The T1mes-D1spatch.I
Lynchburg Va, January 20.---The
stockholders of the American National
Life Insurance COMPANY. In annual
meeting here to-day. re- elected al the,
old directors but one. DR.. John L.
Stiff, Of Fredericksburg, was substi-
tuted in place OF r. 7. Parish, Of Rich.
mond, President w. a. Taylor and
Secretary Noble M Jordan We're re-
elected y. 49, lN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21

get In the we'll bucket. as no clung
Ito the brick wall, with his head out
of the five feet OF water. The boy re-
fused to do more than hold on to
the chain attached to the bucket. and
after being drawn UP It was with
difficulty that his clasp on the chain
was released.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
sentenced for False Pretensc.

r. c. Steinnetz, white stranger.
whose home is unknown to the police.
was sentenced to a term OF six months
in jail by the Police Justice this morn
Ing for obtaining money under false
pretenses. BY hardluck stories told
10 ministers he secured sympathy and
money. He claimed to be a deputy
sheriff in West Virginia, but he was
recognized as a man under charges of
false pretense In Durham N, c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-21
bristol Man on Governors star.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.I
Bristol Va, January 2O.--C. " Kidd
q young business man here, to-day
pointment to be a member Of the staff
Of Governor William Hodges Mann. llol
announces his acceptance.