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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
DECLARES IT IS
HIS DAY IN COURT
John Armstrong chaloner Says
He Is mot Near
Through"

charlottesville. Va. October dur
Ing to-day's sesIion of the taking of
deposition of John Armstrong Chal-
oner before an acting United States
commissioners. Chaloner declared that
II was Ibis day In court" and
that he was mot near thror~h. The
taking OF Chaloner's deposition. which
is to be used in his suit in the United
Etates Circuit Court of Southern New
York to have himself declared sane,
began Tuesday last. Chaloner intro
duced as an exhibit to-day a decision
OF the United States Circuit Court of
Appeals that he could. under protec-
ton of the court, go to New York for
trial and return to Virginia without
Interference with his personal liberty.
He also entered letter written by
him from Bloomingdalc Asylum to tho
late Micajah Woods. and a number of
anidavitS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
WOMAN COLLEGE
STUDENT ELOPE s
Especial to The Tinies-Dlspatch.

Lynchburg. Va, October Miss
Hattie Dowell Booker. OF Temple. Tex.
eloped from the Randolph Macon Wo-
mans college this afternoon. and after
all automobile trip to Rustburg, ten
miles away. was married to James T..
Stokes. a cotton planter from HUM
ston. Miss. After the marriage the
couple returned here. aad are stopping
at the Hotel Carroll. sunday morning
they leave for the groom's home. The
couple was married by Rev. c. Morgan
Compherc. OF the First Methodist
Protestant Church. who accompanied
them to Rustburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
Dufty's Pure
Malt Whiskey
is Beneficial

1t has been used for more than
fifty years with remarkable results
in the prevention and cure of all
throat, lung and stomach troubles
and all wasting and diseased con-
ditions
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Is the
only whiskey that was taxed by the
Government as medicine during the
.Spanish-American War.
The genuine is sold in sealed
bottles only. The "Old Chemists
Head" is on the label and over the
cork is an engraved seal. Be GER
tain this seal is unbroken. Sold by
druggists, grocers and dealers
everywhere or direct, Sl.O0 large
bottle.
The Duffy Malt WhiskeJ Co.. Rochester, N. Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
Pnrdoncd by KItchin.

TSpecIaI 10 The Time -Dispatoh.l
Raleigh y. C., October 7.-As the
result of his heroic action during and
after the collapse OF the Bull Pen in
tho mountains near the Tennessee line.
when several convicts at work on tho
Transcontinental Railroad were killed
and others injured. W. +. Fleming. \
negro convicted OF arson in Lee coun-
~. in April. 1910. to-day was granted
pardon by Governor Kitchin. Elem
inE has good prison record. At the
Time OF the catastrophe Fleming gave
arninss that saved several lives. and
then stayed to help the Injured when
he might have easily escaped
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
MAYOR is FINED s1.oo.
submits In Court for Recent attack IN
Bristol Lawyer.
Especial to The Times-Dispa

Especial to The Times-Dispatchl
Bristol. Va, October 7.-Summoned
into court by Oficer James Dearmond.
Mayor William L, Rice, who on Fri
day assaulted Attorney a. H. Blanch-
ard, submitted his case. and asked
Acting Police Justice Dishner to Ane
him. Mr.. Blanchard did not appear
In the cass. and to-day sal. he would
take no action against the Mayor. be
cause he was satisfied that the trouble
grew out of a misunderstanding. The
lustiee assessed a fine OF 81 agains,
the Mayor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08

November election. will vote upon the
question of compulsory education, and
1t is believed the question will carry
by an overwhelming vote.
The erection of new sl50,ooO high
school. three schools for white chill
dren and another for colored children
in the past eighteen months makes
this move possible of being made ef-
fective in Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
GUESTS AT WILLIAMSBURG.
Cir Edward boyle Visits Ancient Col.
lcEe-Courthousc Restored
fSnecInl 10 The Times.nisnn,

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Williamsburg. Va, October "A re-
cent distinguished visitor TO williams
burg aid William and Mary College
was Sir Edward Boyle. who was ac-
eompanicd by Lady Boyle. He Is one
NJ the members OF the distinsuished
BOYLE family Of England and Is a
'ineal descendant of Hon. Robert Boyle,
the great natural philosopher. from
whose estate the Indian school, in con-
nection with William and Mary, was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
DntfIs'
The Hotel Brandon,
Blue Ridge Mountains. Elevation,
1900 feet.

OPENS JUNE LIST. M
\ magnificent hotel. delightfully."- sit
uated on crest or spur OF the Blue
nous valley of Virginia." enjoying a
splendid patronage each season The
noted Basic City Lithia Water, splen-
climate. Fishing. tennis. riding and
driving. Good livery The surround
ms country is extremely picturesque.
Many changes have recentlv been
MADE In appointments that will
DC pleasing: Splendid service and eN-
celient cuisine. Under the direction OF
an experienced hotel man. Write for
booklet.
Fl. T. LYTILEToN. Manager,
Basic City. Augusta County, Va.
Also proprietor of AIillboro Hote!
ana Cottage. recently purchased and
newly equipped. Millborc. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
Wigglea,,orth Injured.

Cambridge, Mass, October 7-Rich-
ard Wigglesworth, Harvard's quarter
back. Is likely to be out OF tho game
for the remainder Of the season, for
physicians have found that he sus-
tanned fracture of the left ankle
In the Holy Cross game to-day. Wig
ellsworth, who played on the var
stty team last year, was carried from
the neld during TN fourth period, but
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
TRANSMISSION LINE IN USE.
Power Generated Near Charlotte Sup
piled TO Durham Concerns.

Durham, n. c.. October 3.-what is
said TO be the longest electrical trans
mission line in the world, from be-
yond Charlotte. n. c.. TO this city. a
distance of l73 miles. was formally
opened to-day when the power gener-
ated on the Catawba River, turned
wheels in factories here. Twenty thou
sand horsepower will be supplied over
The wires for use in Durham.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
HENRY C. FR|CK
WILL NOT RESIGN
Isp.cial 70 The Times ,.patch. !

New York. October ,7.-Henry c. Frlck Is
not to resign from ,iss United States steel
tained q telegram from PlttsburE OF a SEEM
inSly authentic nature 10 the effect that he
would do The Times Dispatch repre-
sentative at once communicated this rumor
70 Mr. Fr.ck at Pride's Crossing. Mass. and
this evening he sent the following reply:
ports"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
injured. severely
Kirkby CONQUER. Wbit..

CUHQuerN w mite.
Glen Cove, n. Y, October 7-Oawald
kirkoy finally met and conquered Gard
iner White to-day in the final round
OF Nassau invitation tournament. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
Substitutes
Are Dangerous

When remedy has been before
the public for more than half a
century, has been prescribed and
used by the best doctors and in
prominent hospitals, and has car
ried the blessings of health into as
many thousands of homes as Duff
fy's Pure Malt Whiskey has, imi-
tations are bound to arise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08

endowed. This school. the hrst In
dian school In America, was known
as the "Brafferton," from the estate in
Yorkshire. England, from which the
revenues were derived. Sir Robert and
Lady Boyle were shown every courtesy
ny DR.. Tyler, president of the college.
Dr. x. G. Babcock. formerly OF the
University of Virginia, but now OF the
Bureau of Education. Washington, u.
C., paid William and Mary College an
Official visit at the request of the vir-
Sinia Educational Commission.
The work OF restoring the historic
courthouse in Williamsburg is prac-
tically completed. and the contractor
expects TO turn over the finished job
next Wednesday. Some form of ded' :
catory exercises is being talked OF, and
IT is probable the restoration of the
noted building will be made an event
of unusual interest TO antiquarians
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08

me only through Parlor Car for
baitimoTe. Philadelphia and New York
l2:o1 noon. Only eighht hours To
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
LYNCHBURG WILL VOTE
ON COMPULSORY EDUCATION

Especial to The Timcs-D ispatch.J
Lynchburg. Va. October THE
voters OF Lynchburg. at the regular
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08

IN H1I nIGHT RIDE TO NEW YORK
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS VIA
BALTIMORE AND OHIO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
In Our Boys Department

In splendid of fabrics embracing browns
blues
made fit perfectly double styles or bows to
Mothers should the Noks Ladies
the latest and minute junior styles .'
Boys College fiats-New ha
and red bands; grey with bands SOC. - - ~ ''e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-08
One True Medicinal Whiskev

Beware of limitations and substitutes
unscrupulous dealers tell you are
Just as good as" Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey.
These cheap concoctions are foisted on
the people with the intent to deceive by
dealers mindful of their profits only and
caring nothing for the health of
their patrons. Some try to make
~ you believe it is Duffy's Pure Malt
Ma Whiskey
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07

-Dr. r. A Mortell has returned from a trip of few days to the White mountains.
 M. P. Dutton and family leave Friday morning for an automobile trip to the White mountains and Maine.
 Mayor Macdonald will attend the Elks' convention at Atlantic City next week
 --J. E. Tatem, Jr., and John Byrne have been enjoying an automobile trip through New Hampshire and the Berkshires.
 -Lucius Andrews, the five-year-old son of Bertrand x. Andrews, of Far rows street, severely injured his right foot Tuesday evening by jumping on toy rake. one of the prongs of which penetrated nearly though his foot.
 A railroad fireman on the l2.27 Boston express was overcome by the heat, while the train was at the station today, and the train had to be held five minutes to get another man 10 finish the run.
 An item appearing in Worcester paper "Wednesday stated that the Nil- lage of North Grosvenordale was with out water, that for the first time in its history no water could be had except for few wells in the village, In reply to a question as to the truth of the re- port, Agent C. S. Andem said Il was wholly false, that there was plenty of water, not only for the tenants do- mestic use but that they had not even been denied ali the water they wanted for sprinkling lawns and gardens.
 Putnam has not escaped the hot wave that has surrounded the east with furnace-like heat this week, and caused many deaths, The thermon C. ter has registered above the hundred mark every day and going 10 l07 on Main street. Some Of the mills closed down Monday and the men on the sewers had to give up work Cooler weather is promised within few hours.
 A hotboN delayed for several min- utes the westbound afternoon express 1 at Putnam Saturday. The coach was removed and another substituted, and notwithstanding the necessary delay on busy afternoon woman passen- ger asked the conductor to hold the train another few minutes until her husband and brother could get back from getting little local refreshment. The conductor was courteous, but not accommodating.
 Fridays Worcester Gazette said: Miss Rachel Brady of Putnam Conn, who is & guest of Miss Annie W. La win of 9i Providence street, was enter tained al theatre party and supper last night by Worcester friends. Mir, and Mrs. Freeman F. Hebert gave & Dutch supper in their home, : Suffield street, after the performance in Wor- eester theatre" Among the guests was Miss Brady's brother, William A. Brady, s member of the Worcester theatre stock company.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
F ditorial SerapS

An amendment to the federal con. stitution giving Congress power to pro- feet migratory birds has been introdu. ced by Senator Mclean of Connecticut. l ought 10 be placed before the states for ratification just 10 see if so harmless an amendment could obtain the appro. val of the necessary number of Legisla- lures. The iuproar over state rights, however, might be deafening.
 The total reserve held by 7,277 ma. tional banks at the close of business on June :, the last call by comptroller Of the currency, was Sl,37s, l4o, 795, an average of 22 10 per cent. and Sl2l ,S70,- sl5 above the amount required to be held by law. The percentage in the central reserve cities has increased to 27.S7 per cent.
 His Holiness the Pope has resumed his daily walks in the gardens of the Vatican, which he discontinued by the advice of his physician eight months ago. Once more the Holy Father goes about in his tiny kingdom.
 Fourth of July week seesIa very gene raj suspension of work in New Eng land industries, due to several causes, including the closing of mills and fact ories for a vacation period, repairs and n curtailment of production. As re- suit of conditions intthe textile indus. try many of the mills .have closed until July 10 and others will stop work for a week or less.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
New England Sod Brings tiighes. Price

New England sod has sold for the highest price. A Philadelphia man hls bought strip eight feet wide and $50 feet long in Connecticut for Sl00o and is 10 take the top sod oil and ship it to his home. The man who owned the sod was for years traveller and had fad of collecting grass seed in different parts of the world and plant ing 1t on his Connecticut place. The buyer Is scientific investigator of grasses. He wants 10 learn what the variety of grasses has done for that soil and 10 test the values of the grasses that may be raised thereon from the many different seeds. IL is by no means certaini that we have the best grasses growing on American soils for making hay or for ornamental pur- poses in lawns. IL is difficult to get the people interested in changing the grasses to constantly improve the re- suits. Alfalfa has been known to the grass experts for nearly half century, but only within the past few years has it taken hold of the public 10 impress the people with its importance.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
4 Curious Custom.

Robert Dulwich. who has travelled extensively fin the lesser known re gions of the Himalays, gives an inter esting account of native sect known as the Tharys, who have some curious practices. The sect are worshipers of the goddess Kali. They believe either in self destruction or in the sac rifice of one of their fingers to appease the deity. Thus fl comes about that when the eldest member of a family is married the unhappy mother is expect ed to cut ofr the first two joints of the last two fingers of her hand prin- eesses and other smart people in this remarkable sect are allowed to offer a substitute of finger joints, modeled in gold.-Eastern World.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Obituary
ISAAC PEG K

Rev Isaac Peek, of Brooklyn, last week reported critically ill at the Day kimball hospital, died al that institu- ton on Friday. He was operated upon for cancer of the intestines. The oper- ation was successful but his condition was such that his recovery was not looked for. Mir. Peek was rector of the Episcopal church in Brooklyn, and was prominent as an Episcopal clergy man in this part of the state. He was 54 years of age. Funeral services were held July 4th and burial was in Brook lyn. Bishop Brewster, Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown and other prominent Episcopal ecclesiastics attended the funeral.
 The following is from the Brooklyn New York Eagle:
 The Rev Isaac Peck, for long period rector of Trinity Episcopal church, Roslyn, and who resigned his charge there few days ago, after some friction with several of his parishoners, is dead at Putnam Hospital, near Brooklyn, Conn. He had been in fail- ing health for some time, and died yes terday afternoon He had been rector of Trinity church at Brooklyn for two years. After leaving Roslyn he spent some time in travel, and then settled in the Connecticut town. He was a native of Flushing, the son of Isaac Peck, and a man of considerable abili- ty, He was graduate of | ale and of the General Theological seminary. A widow, a son, and four sisters survive him. The family home of the PeckS iS at D Lawrence street, Flushing. The deceased was 5l years old. In ac. cordanee with his request his remains will be inferred al Brooklyn, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
World of SportC

Andem and Slater A. A. of Webster broke even the Fourth. After losing the morning game by score of l6 to S, in game so decidedly uninteresting that il was called in the 7th because il was nothing but farce, Andem came back strong in the after noon and put it over Slater 10 to 3.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07

Mrs. D. II. Billings is visiting her son, |. D. Billings, in Providence.
 The 800 mile sweepstake auto races at Indianapolis wllllbe the fea. ture picture al the Bradley theatre on Friday and Saturday. The most dar- ing driving ever seen. Other good pie. tures. The theatre will close Saturday night until the first week in August.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-12

Lady ESSEX, formerly Miss Adele
Grant of New York; Lady Denman,
Lady Linhthgow, Lady Cholmondeley,
Lady Grsnsrd, who was Mise Mills Of
New York; Lady Ftzwillism, Lady
Lonsdale and Lady Bessborough. The
tiara lent by Lady Decies, who was
Miss vivien Gould, had never yet
adorned the head Of its young owner,
who was then still on her honey
moon. Lady Juliet DuTs headdress
is q ribbon Of diamonds tied In an i'm
mense bow in front, and Lady Glen
entine Warnings is a fat Marie Stuart
cap with a single large stone dropping
over the forehead. The treasures were
well guarded.
Altogether It was a remarkable
showing, and q friend who attended
writes me that the most remarkable
thing Of all was the reverent and re-
spectful admiration with which the
commonalty regarded these glittering
baubles Of aristocracy. MABEL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-12

pital, and In our land of the free the
relatives of the deceased would endow
any such funds, but royalty doesn't do
that way. 1t merely passes the hat,
and sycophants display their devotion
by the size of their contributions. This
entertainment took the form Of dis
plaf of jewels to be worn at the coro-
nation, numerous great ladies Of Eng
land lending their choicest sets for the
exhibition, TO which the common peo-
pie locked, as expected, In spite Of
the large admission fee charged.
To most women and not a few men
the appeal Of jewels Is exceedingly
potent, and seldom, save at a court
ball, have so many notable and valu-
able jeweled h~eaddresses been brought
together. Princess Christian, the late
King Edwards sister, lent her more
Important tiara In addition to the
crown Of diamonds and .turquoises.
The Duchess Of Albany, the kings
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-12

The Duchess Of Sutherland allowed
her tiara Of diamonds and pear shaped
pearls to be displayed, as did the
Duchess Of Beaufort, whose tiara is
composed Of a series Of diamond 70
settles. Lady CsrnaryoD, Lady Gerard,
Lady Aberdeen, Lady Plymouth and
Lady Marlborough, formerly Miss
Grace Carr Of Louisville, Ky, all lent
tiaras IN which splendid emeralds
were mixed with diamonds. Lady
T~weeddale's crown contains an enor-
nous ruby, Lady Churchill has large
opals mingled with diamonds in her
diadem, and those Of Lady Antrim,
Lady Glenconner, Lady Lytton and
Lady Bathurst demonstrate the salts
factory results that can be obtained
from a union of diamonds and pearls.
AS a rule, however, the crown or tiara
composed Of b|rilliants alone seemed
to be in favor, and those who supplied
fine examples included Lady Ripon,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-12

aunt, allowed her diamond tiara, with
Its magnificent rising sun In the cen
ter, to be shown, and Princess Alexan-
der's artistic wreath Of natural sized
diamond wheat ears drew many ad-
hiring comments. Another ornament
that Is designed to be beautiful rather
than Qverpowering is the Duchess Of
Norfolk's wreath Of oak leaves and
acorns, the latter formed of single and
perfect stones.
The Duchess of Westminster's great
diamond crown, with its arches from
which depend stones Of almost match
less splendor, was probably the most
wonderful in the exhibition, but it WAS
run very closely by that belonging to
the American Duchess Of Marlbor-
ough. The Duchess Of Newcastle was
represented by an uncommon tiara Of
diamonds set rather plainly, from one
side Of which springs a feather clev-
erly reproduced in the precious stones.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-12
CORONATION GEMS
Display OF Famous Jewels For
the Benefit of Royal Charity.
THOUSANDS SEE COLLECTION
Tho Proceeds VIII Be Devoted to Es-
tsbiishln9 q Memorial In Honor of
Queen Msry's Favorito Brother, the
Late Prince PrsnoIs Of Took.

Dear Elsa-Every one seems to be
going abroad. Steamship companies
are not likely to suffer this season on
account Of a lack Of patronage, for the
coronation spectacle IL sure to take
many Americans to England who will
hereafter seek their amusement else
where since the English court is re-
ported to be SO little disposed to make
1t pleasant for Americans. When King
Edward lived millions were spent In
The English capital each season by
wealthy social a~spirants, but If King
George and Queen Mary do not un-
bend some Of those shrewd continental
royalties who are farseeing enough to
anticipate the benefits accruing to
them and their people from having set
Elements Of liberal spenders In their
capitals are likely to lure aspiring
Americans elsewhere.
There seems already much competi-
ton among crowned heads as to which
shall win the prizes. The kaiser has
set himself out to please US, and in
Rome the Italian court is affability IT.
self in spite Of the awkward love af-
fair of the Duke d'Abruzzi and Miss
Elkins. King Alfonso and his consort
have forgotten the Cuban incident and