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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
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Roanoke, Va. July 2l.-The Retail
Merchants Association OF Virginia, IN
convention at Salem the past two days,
adjourned to-day to meet July 20 next
at Hampton, and elected officers and
directors for the year, as follows:
d. B. Ryiand. OF Lynchburg. presi-
dent: j. II. BROMLEY, OF Norfolk. vice
president; l. Fl. kaufman, of Richmond,
treasurer; w. A. Clarke, Jr, Richmond.
secretary.
Directors-A. B. Myers. of Newport
News: Samuel Cohen, OF Richmond: r.
Levy, OF Richmond; j. f. B. Jurgens, of
Richmond; w. r. Cunningham. of
Lynchburg; Mr.. Eigenbrun, of Peters
burg. and NJ. Umstader. OF Norfolk.
Vice. Presidents-C. S. Kaufman OF
Hampton, First District: j. A. Morris,
of Portsmouth. Second District: T. "A.
Miller, of Richmond. Third District: L.
c. Kent, of Petersburg, Fourth District;
P. S. Barrow, OF Martinsville, Fifth Dis
trict; E. NJ. Fitzgerald. of Salem. Sixth
District: r. A. Knight. of Alexandria,
Eighth District; ]. e. Lockett, OF Bris-
toll, Ninth District, and j. Mod. Adair,
OF Lexington, Tenth District.
Resolutions Adopted.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
ITO prohibit nonresident and tim
Grant dealers and peddlers.
ITO prevent discrimination in mer-
camille taxes.
ITO assist in Improvement OF roads
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Sneed-Mnrshnll.

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Gordorsyille. Va. July 21.-A beau
tiful marriage ceremony was solemn
lied at The home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Marshall,
In Charlottesville, Wednesday after
noon at 8 o'clock. when their daugh.
ter. Miss Mary Margaret, became the
bride of John L, T. Sneed. of this
place, Rev. w. Upper Wingfiesd OF
Lynchburg, a relative OF the bride, per-
formed the ceremony.
Mr.. Sneed is member of the hard.
ware firm of w. T. Sneed & Bro. Mr.
Sneed and his bride will be at home to
their friends after July % at Cor
louisville
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
ARE
MOVED TO RICHMOND
Retail Merchants Elect Officers, Adopt Striking
Resolutions and Adjourn, to Meet Next
Year in Hampton.

In the State.
ITO request manufacturers not to
open retail stores In their own towns.
ITO recommend the amendment of
the Constitution and statutory laws OF
Virginia so as to enable any city or
town TO adopt commission form of
government.
ITO recommend that the national
bankrupt law be repealed or certain
features be eliminated which permit II
to be used as subterfuge against
the payment of honest debts.
ITO urge the legislative committee to
see that laws be enacted to make eX-
plicit the liability OF married wo-
mans contract made In connection with
the decision of the Supreme Court Of
Virginia concerning the liability OF
the husband and wife.
ITO recommend that all merchants
urge their representatives in Congress
TO oppose the proposed parcels post
bill
ITO urge that new local associations
be organized.
sembly handling dress pattern cata-
logues which contain advertisements OF
mail order concerns to write to the
manufacturers and insist that they do
not accept mail order advertisements
in their catalogues
AT a meeting held in Roanoke this
afternoon an amendment to the charter
was adopted moving the headquarters
of the association from Roanoke to
Richmond.
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QUIET but STRENUOUS
Is THIS CAMPAIGN
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Special TO Inc IlmeS-l)lSDa ten.
Norfolk, Va. July 2l.-Although the
rapidly approaching, Congressman
Maynard and his opponent, w, A.
Young, are keeping quiet. and the cam
paign that is being waged is OF the
l-hunt variety. And there is more
doing than the general public is aware
OF. 1t is a gum shoe" hustle, in
which the two candidates are endenv-
oring to align local political leaders in
their favor. and all speeches are being
made after voters have been button
holed.
The closer conditions are studied tho
more evident 1t is that the race is go
ing to be close-and any figuring. of
the result seems out OF the question.
some papers that Mr.. Maynard is so
unpopular that he cannot muster votes
enough to win, and that he IS destined
to defeat by Mr.. Young. and that ne mas
lost ground especially in his strong
hold. Portsmouth, has long since been
exploded
1t is conceded that Mr. Maynard will
carry Portsmouth by healthy majors
ity, and Norfolk county, IN all prob
ability, by a small majority. On the
other hand, there Is little doubt that
Mr.. Young will get handsome major-
ity In Norfolk. and his friends say,
enough to more than balance off the
other two places, and that's question
Young's friends declare he will carry
Princess Anne by good majority.
The best posted and impartial judges
believe that the other counties In the
district will tell the story-elect the
winner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
HAS TAKENCHARGE
OF SOLDIERS HOME
New Superintendent Arrives ir
Raleigh and Assumes New
Duties.

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Ralelgh, N. g., July 21.--Captain w.
;. Lineberry recently elected to the
superintendency Of the North Carolina
late Captain +. H.. Brooks. assumed
the duties OF his position to-day, there
by relieving State Auditor B. +. Dixon
of extra duties in connection with the
home that he has carried as secretary
to the board Of trustees and an enthu
siastic and self-sacrificing Confeder-
ate veteran. Captain Lineberry comes
from Randolph county. Mrs. Line
matron. There are now 100 old SOL
diers In the home. The plant is valued
at about $25,oOp.
The Invest local topic of discussion
just now Is the impending. ten-year
contract between the city and the Car
DINA Light and Power Company, In
yolving the street lights to the ex-
tent that 1T proposes to break the pres
ent contract which has one year to
run and provide for the installation
creased cost of s4.25 per light per year.
The Aldermen adopted the new con-
tract when the Mayor and four Alder
men We're not present, and the propo.
sition has now to run the gauntlet
of the Board of Audit and Finance
There is strenuous opposition to ten
year contract on the ground that great
competition Is now developing in cleo
trio lighting through the development
of the long distance lines. as we'll as
the Improvement OF electric lamps. Just
at this time the Carolina Company
monopolizes the light and power bus
mess in this territory. However. there
Is clamor for competition and de-
velopments are expected.
Four new enterprises wer6 chartered
to-day for North Carolina, with Max
ton, Salisbury. Newborn and Nashville
as the home offices. They are: Max
ton Real Estate and Development
Company, capital $4,000, by C. j. Cot
tingham and others; the S. c. HOLSTER
Company, Newborn, capital $4,000. by
T. w. Brogdon and others for mer-
camille business; the Nashville Can
ming Company, capital $4,000. by N. L.
Strickland and others; the Labor Club.
Salisbury, capital 500, for social pur-
poses, by ]. A. Wilson and others
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

A NUMBER of Richmond people are
~ leaving this week for the various
= resorts and the August season
bids fair to usher in a perfect deluge
OF social events Of every character, and
for the next five weeks. while the sum-
mer season at the fashionable water
ing places lasts. ambitious hostesses
VIII vie with one another for suprem-
acy.
Mrs. Robert Bruce Bowe, Mrs. Stuart
BoWe and Mrs George Mason, of Edge
HILL" near Charlottesville. will leave
shortly for the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs. TO spend the month OF
August there.
Colonel William II. Palmer and Mrs.
Ormond Young left Wednesday at noon
for the White. also to remain during
August.
Mrs. Benjamin Mines will leave to-
morrow for the Yellow Sulphur Springs,
where she Will be joined later by her
daughters. Misses Resale and Marie
Mines Miss Rosalie Mines is just
now visiting Mrs. j. T. s. Reed at her
cottage at Virginia Beach, and Miss
Marie Mines is the guest OF Mrs. Med.
L. Wrenn at her cottage at Willoughby.
After stay OF several weeks they will
leave for the Yellow Sulphur.
Mr.. and Mrs Tom Scott and family
are at the Hot Springs, where they will
remain until after the meeting Of the
Bar Association, when they will &C.
cupy their cottage at the White Sulphur
for the remainder of the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scott. who have
been at Royal Orchard their sum
mer home in Albemar!e county, will go
to the White for the August season
Miss Chamberlain Entertained.
Miss Emily Powers, of Berryv!lle, Va.
entertained at bridge whist last Thurs
day, complimentary to Miss Virginia
chamberlain. OF Richmond. and Miss
Elizabeth Lee. who are visiting Miss
Anne Stribling. The house was pref
tily decorated IN roses and daisies, and
some OF Miss Powers's guests were
Misses Lee. Chamberlain. S;ribi!ng,
Elyira and Annie Moore. Kitty Macdon-
aid and others Miss Chamberlain
Will spend the remainder of the sum-
mer with friends in Clarke county, not
returning TO Richmond until some time
In September.
At the Jefferson.
Meredith Montague. formerly OF this
city, now of New York. is spending
several days In town and is registered
at the Jefferson Hotel. Mr. Montague
has recently returned from a trip
through the South and has been spend
Ing some time as the guest OF friends
at Virginia Beach before coming to
Richmond. He will return to New York
the last OF this week.
Visiting In the North.
Miss Beulah Frances Robinson, se-
NOR nurse at the Retreat for the Sick
Is spending some time visiting friends
and relatives in New York. Philadel.
phia. Baltimore and Washington. Miss
Robinson Will return to Richmond
about the last of the month.
Leave for Europe.
Right Rev. Augustine Van de yyver,
Bishop OF the Catholic Diocese OF vir-
GINA. left town Monday night for New
York to spend two months travelling
abroad. After visiting Rome. Bishop
Van do Vyver VIII proceed to Palestine.
where he Will spend some time visiting
points OF interest. He was accompa-
MED to New York by F. Sitterding.
Judge and Mrs. r. T. W. Duke sailed
recently on the steamship La Bretagne.
French liner. for Europe and the
British Isles. They will remain abroad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
Convict Taken Duck.

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fredericksburg. Va. July 21.-Ser-
geant ]. C. Chichester left here TO-DAY
for Mansfield, o., with William Will
liams. an escaped convict from tho
State Reformatory at that place. who
gave himself up in this city few
days ago.
While examining a rifle at his home
in Orange county. John S. Swain ac-
ctdentally shot his nephew. Willie
Clark, Of Alexandria. in the forehead,
infiicting serious wound though 1t
is thought 1t will not be fatal. DR..
Moncure. OF Orange. dressed the
wound.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
1o.enh cnrr a snIcide.

Carr, twenty-six years old, is suicide
Carl drank laudannm late last night
and died shortly after o'clock this
morning at his home. $40 North Wash
time he took the dose, Whether or not
1t was taken with suicidal intent is
not known although many people are
of the opinion that Carr took the dead
" draught for the purpose Of doing
away with himself His wife and one
child survive. Carr was a son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Marshall Carr. and was a pipe
filter by trade, It is reported that he
recently had domestic trouble.
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observation-disclosures.

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Cnariottesvllle, Va, July 21.-Charles
Henry Higgins, OF Asheville, n. g.. and
Miss Eleanor Marie Higgins. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Higgins, of this
city. were married this morning at the
Catholic Church. Rev. Father Ambrose
oficiating. The young couple left on
the noon train for the South and West
to visit friends and relatives for a
short time. after which they VIII go
TO Asheviile. where they will make
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
SQUAD FARM DESTROYED
AND 5000 BIRDS PERISH

about three years ago, and at the
time of the fire contained over 5000
birds. Shipments were made direct to
New York markets
How the fire started is mystery.
as there had been no fire in or about
the building for some time. Flames
were first discovered near the middle
were liberated, but becoming be-
wildered, flew back into the burning
house and were destroyed. Others soar
ed high above the flames, and their
wings becoming singed, fell back into
the fire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Especial to The -Dispatch.l
Charlottesville Va, July 21.-The
SQUAD farm of DR.. j. e. Early, located
near Belmont Park, Just south of the
city, was visited by fire at an early
hour this morning, the main building
being totally destroyed together with
1900 squads. over 200 bushels of grain
We're consumed. DR.. Early places his
total loss at nearly $500. The burned
building, valued at $1,000. was par
tally insured. There was no in
surance on the birds or the grain.
The SQUAD plant was started up
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
Funeral Services Held.

Alexandria. Va, July 2i.WFuneral
services over the remains OF Lieuten-
ant James Smith, Of the police force,
took plane at g o'clock this evening.
odist Episcopal Church. South. con.
Quoted the services, The following
We're the pall-bearers: pr, Arthur
lsnotWden, Dr., Thomas Gibson, Lieuten-
a any Frank Hettls and William al. Fer
~ ddox and g. Had dox, Front Royal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
RnoLs nir 0rder

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Lynchburg, Va. July 2l.-The
Lynchburg Foundry Company has just
booked an order for 1000 tons of |
cast-iron pipe for shipment to Port
land Ore. The order will require |
about fifty cars to transport it across
the continent. Shipment is to be COM
menced as soon as the pipe can be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
Elected 10 Council.

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Charlottesville. Va, July 2l.-HenrS
D. Jarman has been elected a member
OF the City Council from the Second
has removed to Chicago, to make his
home. Mr.. Jarman served several
terms in the Council during his resi-
dence in the Third Ward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

DIR. Edmund Strudwick Burwell,
who has been spending several weeks
In Richmond, is now at Willoughby
Beach for week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
Caye-wiIey.

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Charlottesville. Va, July CIV w.
cave. of Pulaski City. graduate OF
the law school of Washington and Lee
university, and Miss Elizabeth Wiley,
OF San Antonio Tex, former teacher
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
.Marries His Grand-Niece

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FreeliuE, Va, July @1.--Leyi hart
ley, of brakes, this county, after sc-
curing n divorce from his wife, has
taken unto himself a. second bride
In the person of Rachel Mullins,
whose blood reIntionslip to him IL
that OF Erent-niece. The bride In u
granddaughter Of Dartley's sister,
BARLEY IL past sixty, while hts bride
Is about twenty. There liz much
comment up0n the marriage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
Sold Liquor Illegally.

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Hampton, Va, July 21--Martha
Rhoades. negress, was this after.
noon sentenced to spend six months In
the county jail, pay fine. of $50 and
give a bond of $1,000 for selling
liquor at Bay Shore without license.
The case was heard by Magistrate
Martin Kenney
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Miss Emma Fuller, Of this city. is
guest of Miss Agnes Earnest at her
home in Portsmouth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mrs. William Langley, of this city.
is spending some time with the Misses
Langley in Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
RECOUNT OF VOTE SHOWS
TWO MAJORITY FOR SALE

made in the presence Of the Judge, re-
sulting in a majority of two for Mr.,
Sale, after casting out the Illegal
votes, The case will be continued to-
morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Miss juliet Martin is visiting rela-
tives and friends In Wytheville, Va,
for the month Of August
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mrs. c, A. Heisler and Miss Lillian
Aeisler, OF this city, are at Ocean
View for the next two weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mrs. W A. Allen, OF Richmond. is
registered at the Waverly Cottage
Virginia Beach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mrs. G. G. Rucker and daughter.
Dorothy. of Lynchburg. are visiting
Mrs. Fuckers daughter. Mrs. Mcneil.
in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Miss GLADYS Lee Thaw Is the guess
of Misses Louise and Elizabeth Ely
son at their home in Bon Air, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mrs. A. E. Woodstock. who has beer
the guest of friends and relatives
here, has returned to her home in
Newport News. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

I. Bernard Littlepage is visiting
relatives in King and Queen county
for several weeks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mr. and Mrs. C. e. Atkins, who have
been spending two weeks at Ocean
View, are now visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
9. s. Jordan in Smithfield.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Rev. John Massey. of this city, is
spending several weeks with friends
at his old home in Winchester. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Miss Ruby Powell, of Richmond, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Joynes
In Newport News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mrs. Walter II. Edmonds and chill
dren, of Portsmouth, are visiting rel
attves here for two weeks after
which they viii go to the mountains
of Virginia for the rest Of the sum
mer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Mrs. william II. Hensen. of 4o5 Allen
Avenue, mother of DR. ]. w. Hensen,
who has been i'll for several weeks, is
greatly improved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Miss Martha Darden. who has been
spending several weeks in Richmond
has returned to her home in Suffolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Little Miss Mabel Dunford is spend
ing the summer In Washington witt
her sister, Mrs. James Godsey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
HUNT FOR NEGROES
is STILL FUTILE
Hundreds Engage in Pursuit Of
Murderers Who Killed
Constable.
rspecla1 to rhe Timcs.r,isn,tc,

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Wadesboro. N. c., July 1.-THE man
hunt In progress for Claude Thomas
and Henry Harper, two negroes want
ed for the murder of Marshal j. h.
Sing, of Macfarland, has had little re-
suit Early this morning two negroes
boarded work train on the Seaboard
Air Line Railroad at Pee Dee River
and said they wanted to get to Monroe.
Railway trainnen wired Sheriff Mar
tin here, and kilograms were also sent
to Monroe. Sheriff Martin started west
in an automobile. and Chief OF Police
Ashcraft, at Marshville, was notified.
When the train reached Marshville
Chief Ashcraft arrested one negro, and
the other ran away. A number of shots
were fired, but he escaped
The captured negro was hurried to
jail here in an automobile Meantime
the sheriff OF Marlboro county. s. c.,
reported that he had two suspects
rounded UP in -Four Mile swamp. Sew
eral posses went to his aid Shortly
after noon two negroes were seen to
take hand car from siding near the
swamp and start north on the Atlantic
Coast Line. officers were notified. and
the negroes were finally caught. Then
1t was discovered that they were not
the men wanted, and the posses re-
turned to the swamp to continue the
search.
During the afternoon posse of fully
hfty men and u number of dogs were
reported after negroes who had got
ten away from NASHVILLE. A negro
arrested In the morning is not one of
those wanted
Reports from Macfarland state that
the excitement is intense, and IL the
negroes are caught they will be hung
before they can be brought here. Late
tonight officers report that new trail
has been discovered leading toward
McBee. S. c.. and large number of
deputies, with dogs, have gone in that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

in the Midway School. OF this city,
were married this morning at the resi-
dence or the groom's brother. George
bemarle county line. Mr.. and Mrs
Cave drove to this city and took the
train for Washington and other North
ern points. on their return they will
Is engaged in the practice OF law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

Miss Caroline T. Armistead. who
has been In Atlantic City and New
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

York for the past ten days. has re.
turned to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
BREAKING OUT
ALL OVER BODY
ltched DreadfuI|y. When Scratched
t would Bleed and Become Very
Sore, Could Scarcely Sleep as
the itching was Worse at Night.
Dreaded Putting Hands in Water.
Used Sc, Cuticura Soap and Ointment 8
Weeks. Trouble all Disappeared.
:, Some time ago had breaking out
oil over my body. Ii first atartaeP NJ

what we call goose flesh
and itched dreadfully.
When ! scratched It, il
would bleed and become
very sore. / tried al
most everything for the
Itching but none gave
me much relief. I could
scarcely sleep as the
itching was always
worse at night. Ny
hands were so sore I
dreaded putting them
Z =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22

would wash dishes or do laundry work
that required the use OF other SOAPS thew
were always worse. This went on for
about six months. Then used Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and in
two or three weeks the trouble all disap-
peared. / always found that my hands
were worse with a dry scale on them)
after usin e any cheap soap but the
Cuticura Soap produced such soothing
feeling. on my. skin that It was pleasure
to use 1t. I also know what wonders the
Cutcura Remedies have done for
friend OF mine, so would recommend,
them to any one. Mrs. Delaware
Barrett, Gil King st., Wilmington,
Del, Nov. Is, 1909"
cuticurs Remedies sold throughout the word.
Potter DrYs Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
A8-Aaaed' tree. a2-page book on Skin Diseases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
Social and
Personal

4 NUMBER of Richmond people are
~ leaving this week for the various
resorts, and the August season
bids fair to usher in perfect deluge
OF social events Of every character, and
for the next five weeks. while the sum-
mer season at the fashionable water
ing places lasts. ambitious hostesses
Will vie with one another for suprem-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-22
House party in Ronnokc.

Mrs. 3. II. Giles is entertaining a
party OF friends at her home on Ninth
Avenue, In Roanoke. for this week.
Mrs. Giles's guests arc Mr.. and Mrs. w.
r. Falls. OF Harrisonburg, Va; Miss
Olive Chrlsman. of Harrisonburg, and
Miss Emma Falls of Richmond
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-11-15
While He Spoke,

The gentleman with the well fed ap-
pearance who had motored over from
the narest town TO deliver his lecture,
"The Art of Getting On" In the village
schoolroom, concluded with fine
burst.
Effort is the keystone Of success"
he said. "The successful man is the
man who strives persistently. His
motto is, Push and keep pushing for
by that, and that alone, he reaches his
goal"
Before the bulk Of the audience made
much headway with their clapping a
small man at the back got In laugh
that might have come from mega
phone.
The lecturer held up his hand for
silence.
"You, too, my friend, will have to
push he commenced.
"Soll you, reckon" interrupted the
small man. "There's 'arf dozen
youngsters been pinchin' the petrol out
of yer motorcar ter light bonfire,
cockyw-Tit- Bits.