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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

The Woman's Missionary Reading
Glass, Of which Mrs. George r. Greene
is president. held their April meeting
with Mrs. Atwell. OF Twenty ninth and
Franklin streets. This class was form
ed as an auxiliary to foreign missions
and 10 twofold in its purpose. First,
that the ladies OF ST. James should
become more intimately acquainted by
a special course OF reading with the
far -on lands where the missionaries
are laboring. and, second, that sociabil-
ity among its members might be pro-
NOTED. Korea" was the subject dis
cussed, and Mrs. William e. Atkinson
and Mrs. George Walford both read
interesting papers descriptive of the
people and customs Of this awakening
country Light refreshments were
served and a profitable as well as
pleasant afternoon enjoyed.
The Helping Circle OF Kings Daugh-
tiers will meet Friday afternoon at
half past 4 o'clock at the residence
OF Miss Katie Seay. 407 North Twenty
ninth street.
Owing to the opening OF the Blues
Armory and Tthe military display Incl
dent to that event, the lakewood AS
Memorial Day Saturday, May 3, In
| stead OF the time -honorod 10th. Very
Interesting exercises will be held, ana
as the day is half holiday. an un-
usually large crowd IL anticipated.
Mr.. Arthur Leon French, imperson-
ator and ventrilouuist. gave much
enjoyed entertainment last night at
Venabie Street Baptist church. This
entertainment was under the auspices
Of the Brotherhood Class OF venable
Street and the proceeds win be de-
voted to charity.
Church Hill WAS rather deserted by
two classes Of it, church. going popu-
lace last night Nearly every member
Of the board OF trustees Of the four
Methodist churches attended the ham
quet given BY tho BROAD Street board,
while the b. Y. r. us OF the four
Baptist churches went to Highland
Park In large numbers. This was TO
attend special young peoples rally 1t
the Ncrthside Bdptist church. to be
addressed BY the president Of the
Union, Rev. George Green.
! dsSpfosEor Eanfuei 1Iigg fnhotham; x1.
pertntendent Of the Naini Lepcr Asy-
lum at Allahabad. India, win give an
interesting talk tonight on the work
Among the Lepefs 1T st. Johns
church at s:IS O'clock.
The Rev. Howard Lee Jones, Of
CharIestons >. 81 VINO has been carry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

parade in Mobile on April 20 Is as
follows AFajor-general commanding
and stan: brtgadier and general staff.
First brigade, First brigade; briga-
dier-general and staff. Second bril-
gade: Second brigade: brigadier-
general and staff. Third brigade,
Third brigade.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

prize fighter. engaging In every bat
tie royal" before 4 night. By watch-
ing a persons lips now the negro
can understand what II told him, and
while he can talk plainly. his voice
same sound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Miss Wilmoth Cosby. Of New York,
who has been the guest of Mrs. r, A.
Miller. has left to visit relatives in
Danville. =.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Miss Amy McRae Werth has re-
turned to Richmond, after an alb
sence of several months in South
America.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

| Miss Nancy Patton and Miss vfr-
| ginia Watkins will return to Rich
/ mond on Saturday. after visit of
several days with friends In Wash,
ington
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
CONSUL General Rublce Dead.

IOhSuI-tsFHefHT ItUbtt6 U0Au.
HONGKONG. April 15.--An ope-
ration for appendicitis resulted to-
day I'm the death of William A. Rub
lee. the American consul-generai at
this point He had spent twenty
years I'm the consular service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
SIMPLE TAILORED MODEL
ny MRS. JANE FORD.

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make
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Mrs. J. III. Harris has as her house
guest Mrs. s. A. Wood, of Gloucester.
Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Mr.. william Shelton is visiting
friends In Baltimore.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Mrs. Langhorne Putney is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Threaderaft
in Norfolk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
CHURCH HILL NEWS

left 1t
'phoned 10 Madison 7SsS.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

sister as maid of honor. She was
gowned in two-toned blue silk dress
and carried Bride roses. The bride
wore leather-colored travelling suit
and carried prayer book, from
which the ceremony was read.
Mr.. Harry Harms was the groom $
best man, and the ushers were Mr..
+. ID. Drumheller, of Thurmond, W.
Va. Mr. Maurice Grief, OF Porto
Rico, and Captains Roper and Siser.
OF the Staunton Military faculty.
Brilliant Card Party.
The bridge party in the palm gar
den of the Jefferson Hotel on Thurs
day afternoon for the benefit OF St.
Monica's Mission was a brilliant af-
| fair Seventy-six ladies Participated.
and top score was mhde5by Mrs, Nc
Gilvra, who was presented the ilrst
prize. Mrs. Clack won the second
prize and Mrs. Ryland the conso-
lation prize.
The ladies receiving were Mrs. John
Dunlop, Mrs. James III, Scott. Mrs.
! Melville Peck, Miss Mary Thomas and
Mrs. T. J. jefferson. The party was
managed by Admiral Webster.
Afternoon Reception.
Mrs. Benjamin H. Nash has sent
out invitations for an afternoon re-
ception to be given in her home, 500
West Franklin street, on Thursday
afternoon in honor of Miss Mary e.
Hatcher.
Card Party Postponed. -.
The card party which was To have
been given on Thursday afternoon In
the Jefferson Club was postponed until
Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
Personals.
Mrs. III. Selden Taylor and Miss
Floyd Taylor are spending the week
at the Chamberlin Hotel. Old Point.
Mrs. ]. Mason Miller is the guest
of friends in stanton.
Mrs. West Tabb is visiting her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs J, l.. Underwood,
in Smithfield.
Mrs Eugene Gin. of FarHviIIe is
the guest of her mother In this city.
| Mrs. J. M. Turner. of Raleigh, N.
| c., is visiting friends here.
! Mrs. Harry Gordon and son, James
are visiting Mrs. carrci Walker in
Richmond.
| Mrs. Langhorne Putney is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Threaderaf,
| in Norfolk.
Mr.. william Shelton is visiting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Mrs. Harry Gordon and son. James
are visiting Mrs. carrcl Walker in
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

and distributing fuiness
little expsrtsnce in sewing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15
Get a good one,
We sell and guaran,
tee the
Leonard Cleanable
New Columbia
MeKee's 0palite
and
0dorless

We are sole agents
for New Process Gas
Ranges and Sellers
Kitchen Cabinets.
's'These are la bor
savers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Mrs. J. M. Turner. of Raleigh, n
c., is visiting friends here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Mrs. Eugene Gin, of FarnlviIIe. is
the guest of her mother In this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-15

Little Boys Sailor Blouse Suits, in
al-wool fancy mixtures, nicely trimmed
and very attractive; $500 60 %
quality; special for. ...... 1C.ZC
Little Boys Sailor Blouse Suits, in
Atwood blue serges and fancy novelties;
very stylish, and worth $500 and (A0C
$3.50; special for. ........... O4.ZC
Boys Knickerbocker Suits, in Atwood
blue serges; coats made with the derby
back effect full bloomer pants; GO cE
special price ......,.......... 6C.UJ
Boys Knickerbocker Suits, well tail
ored and nicely styled. A neat selection
of fancy worsteds and eassiIneres; also
all-wool blue serges- Special &C m
Naiuto Az. ~VsV~
Boys Blouses, in khaki, blue cham
bray and fancy percales; ACC quality, 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-16

Chamberlain ; Cough Remedy is sold
on guarantee that if you are not sat
isfied after using two thirds of a bottle
according to directions, your money
will be refunded. 1t is up to you tc
try. Sold by W. F. Creighton and
Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-16
alexandria Gazeffe.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, 80 and 81
PRINCE STREET.

PRINCE STREET.
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Virginia. as second-class matter
TERMS: DAILY year, 500: mollths'
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Tri-weekly Il year, $500: G months.
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Contract advertisers will not be allowed
In exceed their space unless the excess
is Maid for nj transient rates, and under
no circumstances will they be allowed
to advertise other than their lcgltl,,
mate business in the space contracted
for.
Resolutions in memoriam, OF thanks;
tributes of respect, resolutions adopted
by societies or persons, unless oil puDllc
concern. will be printed in the papor
rs advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-16

LeadbcalcrS guaranteed Cherry Cough
Remedy TO cure coughs. We don't say
Your money back, because there s
no need. 1t cures; 25c bottle.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05

from it's mineral possibilities. has
achieved fame by being selected by
John Fox. .Tr. as the scene or Two or
his novels, asserts that the railway Is
the most remarkable in the world.
Bristol. Tenn, Is where the road Is
situated and sorle people ont theie
call Il the Matrimonial Belt line. For
mile and quarter the track strad-
dies The Virginia state line. 40 that
a man may be riding In two states at
once
Parson Burroughs. clergyman,
owne a hotel and meets every car,
and neighbors say that II two sireng-
ers of opposite sex arrive together the
parson promptly asks them IL they
wish To get married. Frequently they
do. Sc the parson gets In with them
and conducts them tn his hotel though
not infrcquently the ceremony takes
place in the open. the bride standing
Ina one state and the bridegroom In AN
other. while the ofnciating clergy
straddles the line. Parson Burroughs
admits having joined more than 1000
cJupes la wcdlock
one may drink ON thu Virginia side
OF the line. but not In Tennessee. and
IL often happens that one side OF 4
street ear y parching with thirst
while he u le' - very wet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05

try AS competitor in the contests
for the Vanderbilt cup on Long ISL
and. here for the opening of the
show. but Lancia could not get away
from Turin early enough. The great
Italian is on the Adriatic. however,
which is scheduled TO reach here
Thursday, so he will have two days
at the Palace show.
There is a performance going on
In the Madison Square garden which
Is worth the usual price of admission
TO see. but the box Office is closed
and the building is not open 10 the
public. Reference Is made to the
work OF preparing the big show build
ing for the tenth Annual National
automobile show. which will open
next Saturday night. Jan. s. under the
auspices of the Association OF Ii
censed Automobile Manufacturers.
The preparatory work has been IN
progress for several months past. but
Yesterday some 200 men took the
garden by storm and the rush OF ma
ing ready Is now at its hight. w. w.
Knowles. the decorat or-Gcneral mas
gangs OF men at work In all parts or
the garden. and they are To worl. day
and night until the opening hour or
the show.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
DRAGNET FAILS
To LAND SUSPECTS
First Nights Securing of City By
, Plain Clothes Men Void of Results.
But Police Keep At 1t.

The first nights operation OF Po-
lice Commissioners Croui big dragnet
proved practically devoid OF results.
"A few buns were taken In by the
men. but none of them was .-eld," said
Commissioners Croul Wednesday morn
ing III was bad night for the work.
anyway. Very few people who didn't
have To be out, were TO be seen on the
streets"
Commissioner Croul says that the
police are still In the dark as To any
clue to William Keller's slayer, or his
companion.
We were only 20 minutes behind
the murderer at one time, and
thought We had him then" said Chief
of Detectives Mcdonnell. Since then
we haven't had another clue. II II
had been anyone but an Italian who
committed the crime. We would have
had the fellow when We got the first
lead on him. but the Italians have "A
way Of just dropping out of sight, and
that's what happened In this case.
The big dragnet. composed OF 100
men from all branches Of the police
department. swept the streets. Tues
day night, from dusk until nearly mid
night, but the weather was 80 bad.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05

that many OF the plain clothes men
did not see single person cross
their beats. The system will be kept
up, however. until the city is freed OF
some of the tiff.raff that walks the
streets.
A detective from Columbus. in the
through the frequented streets. and
see numerous thugs and blacklegs
who had been driven ont by the po-
lice of his own city.
Why do the Detroit ponce allow
these fellows to hang around" he
asked. They never work, and yet
they live. somehow. Detroit would
probably have less crime II such fel
lows were taken in. and given "A
hours in which 10 get out of town
Paul Dick. % years old. was iac
FIRST man TO get into the police court
az result OF the y aiD-clothes drag
net. He was arrested by an Officer
in citizens clothes a. Gratiot aid
st. Aubin-aves. TUESDAY, night. when
he play uily grabbed lock of hrir
adjoining the head OF nrettv yoang
woman VINO passed him. lie va
promptly arrested. and Justice Stein.
Wednesday morning. fined him SO
with the option or 30 days. FrAnE
Miller was fined $50 with Il G0-iav
alternative for improper conduct On
the street.
Police Commissioner Croul is great
ly disturbed over the reports that one
OF his officers was guilty OF insulting
Mrs. William Keller and Mrs. Peter
Keller wheu appealed TO for protec-
ton against the Italian Washers who
were following them.
The man I'm question was not reg
uaI member OF the force. but both
women state that he was the special
officer in the Theater Comique.) The
manager OF the Comiqne admitted
that the special officer r. A. Steele.
had been asked for protection by the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
SOCIETY NIGHT" DRAWS BIG
CROWD TO AUTO EXHIBIT
increase In Admission Price Does
NOT pampen Ardor Of visitors-
Workmen Prepare for Saturday.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.-"Society day"
brought out 4 large crowd to see the
elaborate exhibits OF the American
Motor Car Manufacturers associa.
t0n, TUESDAY. The admission price
was doubled bat this didJno dampen
Tho enlhusiasm' of the lovers of the
automobile. the salesmep were kept
busy ali day aud evening showing the
various cars TO the crowd that gath
cred In Grand Central Palace.
Yesterday was the best day 30 ia.
OF the show for the exhibitors OF ears.
while the society people, as might
nave been expected. were principally
Interested In the imported cars. and
the better known and more expensive
American machines, the exhibitors or
the newer end medium priced Ameri.
can cars were kept busy talking to
dealers from all parts of the country
who were anxious 10 take one drmorc
cars 10 supplement the one which
they now represent in their cities and
towns
The importers had the busitlt time
OF II. however, and some of The sales
m,u s.re KEEP 20 busy they did not
have time TO leave the palace to
change their clothes for the evening
session.
Mr.. rangeman said last night that
he hoped TO have Vincen2o Lancia.
designer OF the car that bears his
name and well known in this coun-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
BEAR CRAZE BRINGS ON
ODD "TRAPPxR SANDWICH
Connecticut Man invents Dainty fes
Hunters That Are Searching
Trackiess WIIds for oruin.

DANBERY. Conn, Jan. Since
Charles III. Brundase. OF New Fairfield
brought a big black bear into this city
with the news that he had trapped the
beast In the mountains about Squantz
pond. near here, scores OF hunters
have tramped the woods. but no one
has discovered 30 much as track.
In tie meantime half the city is
talking bear. a travelling man went
into a restaurant and called for a bear
meat sandwich.
I'VE haven't any bear meat" replied
the proprietor, but ! can give you q
bear trapper sandwich.
Asserting through curiosity, the
patron was surprised TO see the res
taurant keep break loaf OF bread
In two and hold the ends 10 fre.
II don't want toast" he protested.
"'rhis Isn't toast" was the response.
This is a bear trapper sandwich, aud
I'm putting In the filling OF hot air"
Howard Barrel. of Carmel. y. ",
who declared that he had come 10
hunt bears, WAS arrested when he ex-
hibited a handbag which he said was
flled with dynamite To scare the bears
from their dens
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
ONE DIVORCE IN EVERY IL
MARRIAGES IN PHILLIP
Statistics for 1909 Show Remarkable
Increase OF Matrimonial Troubles
in Quaker Town.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 5-For every
II marriage licenses issued In this
city during 1909, one suit fol- divorce
was filed. This is not only an In
crease I'm the number Of divorce suits
AS compared with the year 1905. but
lis also a slight increase In the percent-
age of suits TO the number OF mar
riages.
There were l,l01 suits instituted In
1909 as compared with $50 suits be-
gun In 1908. The number of mar
riages Tor 1908 was 1916 or b61 more
than In the previous year.
The number OF divorce suits granted
In 1909 was IA Some of these had
been started before the beginning Of
the year. In the general course OF
court procedure about SO per cent OF
the suits filed are granted.
These figures represent only q part
OF the domestic unhappiness which
found It's way into the courts. In the
desertion court | 1856 warrants we're To-
sned for The arrest OF husbands on
charges of desertion and non-support.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
FIREHOUSE PET. SHE
RINGS A FIRE ALARM
Bell Set a-ciangin9 by Monkey When
Company's Home 10 in Peril
From Burning Paper

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE frantic
ringing OF the bell on the spare fire
engine stored In the back part of the
house OF Hook and Ladder Company
No. %. at No. 766 Amsterdam-ave.
sent the members of that company
sliding down the poles TO the ground
floor little before 8 O'Clock yester-
day morning.
The flrenen were tired. They hal
just returned from a three-alarm fire
at One Hundred and Twenty-ninth-st st.
and Third-ave. and were Gin no mood
for practical Joke. Such they be-
lieved the ringing OF the bell 10 be.
When thev reached the spare engine
strong expressions OF wrathful indig-
nation burst from their lips. for perch
ed on the smoke-stack WAS Miss Jen-
ME Muir. the hook and ladder COM
pnny's monkey mascot. with the bell
rope in her hands pulling away as
hard as she could.
Although the angry iremen hurle |
wet sronges at Jennie she refused To
stop ringing the bell until nearly the
whole company was gathered around
The engine. Then. as one of the fire.
men started TO climb up 10 get her.
she leape 10 the floor. and running
with shrill screeches TO the back OF
tie building jumped and caught with
hands ard feet the wire netting over
the glass In the rear door. and shook
il until lock and hinges ratified.
Curious 10 find out what made the
monkey act In such an unusual way,
tic 6romen looked out and saw the
cause OF the disturbance. Near 4
wooden fence that surrounds the lit.
tie ward In the rear Of No. 22s quar-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
SCHOOL TEACHER TO
WE'D WEALTHY NOBLE
Pittsburg Girl Is Choice Of Count An.
tory Josef de Souxa
Of Portugal.

PITTSBURG. Pa, Jan. "a pretty
brunette school teacher of this city
and Portugal nobleman, Count An.
tony Josef Dc SouZa, are the princi-
pals In romance which began with
, a Irritation last summer on the train
from San franc iJco The engagement
has been announced.
Miss Helen Brown. the brde-io-be,
went in company with another teach.
er TO the far west last summer, and
both were fancy free. So was the
count until he saw Miss Brown board
, The train N Seattle
At that iuomcnt he realized that she
was the one woman In the world for
him. and, securing an introduction
through the courtesy Of q fellow trav-
, eler he began his ardent wooing. BY
the time the train arrived in san Fran
cisco De Souza was madly I'm love
and had reason to feel that his ardor
had nude an impression.
Since that time the little teacher
and all her relatives have been show.
cred with rare and costly presents
from the orient, including Jewels in
quaint settings and rich lowered silks.
! The announcement of the engage
mcnt wa, made following visit OF
! Count dc SouZa to the home of the
Brown family. Count de Souza Is a
member OF one OF the proudest iami-
! lies IA Portugal which has supplied
| ambassadors for many lands. includ-
ing the United States. Count de Souza
has served his country as ambassador
, to- China and other eastern nations,
and is now engaged as flour mer-
chant in Manila.
He Is wealthy. At the time he met
Miss Brown he was In charge of the
Chinese exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon
cxposition
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05

RRUSSEL s. Jan. 5.--Ic Soir asserts
that the marriage OF King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth. who was the Prin-
cess of Bavaria. was sanctioned
neither by the late King Leopold nor
parliament. as Is required by The con-
stitution. The paper insists that sane
ton OF the marriage by parliament IL
imperative. Since the confirmation OF
Leopold's religious marriage the
Catholic papers seem disposed ~
raise a threat against future dynastic
Issue unless King Albert submits TO
Catholic influence.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
whitney suys Mansion.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.-Harry Payne
Whitnoy completed negotiations yes
ierday fur the purchase of the former
Whitney mansion on Filth-aye. foT
s.. SOC. 0n0 The house was built nv
ais father. the late William G. Whit
uey. and WIS sold TO the Tate James
Henry. tSilentD Smith, after Mr.
/Whituey's death Mr.. Whitney thus
re9aur al he magniiic N, furnish
Jugs and art treasures which were
accumulated by his father. and a pro-
posed auction OF these treasures ~
forest slled. The mansion was de-
signed by the late Stanford White.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-01-05
DIDN'T MIND BUMPS.
Taxicab Rolled Man over But pidAr
Hurt Him.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.--A tAxicAb
rolled a man over and over at Broad
way and Forty .ourth-st in front OF
the Criterion theater. Men and W.
men averted their heads In horror.
and when the taxieab finally stoppe I
several ran out TO drag the mansled
body out OF tine way.
To their amazement the supposed
corpse sat up, blinked once or twice.
rubbed some OF the caked mud out az
his eyes and refusing proners OF as
sistance. rose to his feet.
Il am not hurt, gentlemen" he said.
Not hurt In the slightest"
Then he recovered his battered silk
tile and placed IL on his head aad
brushed his frock coat and started 30
walk away.
The Gao driver was explaining that
he had done all In his power to avert
the accident when the man in,er-
rupted
you did all you could, my man. II
v asn't your fault and no harm was
done
Then he OF the frock coat and bat
tered tile was lost TO sight In the
crowd