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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
MAY0'S BRIDGE
ALREADY CLOSED
Contractors Begin Work OF
Razing Ancient Structure
Tomorrow.

In preparation for building the now
cement and granite bridge across the
James to link Richmond and the
southside. Mayo's Bridge has been
closed to travel. The last passaga
across the historic structure was made
yesterday. and tomorrow the actual
"ork OF destroying 1t Will begin. The
contractors. l. j. Smith & COMPANY.
VIII set big force to work to-morrov,
a.. i.tns, ana VIII endeavor to demol-
ISM lhe bridge In record time.
Every precaution is being taken by
the city to strengthen and bolster IN
the Free Bridge in view of the fact
that all traftic will be thrown on tho
latter structure beginning tomorrow
me subcommittee on electricity has
hnaliy granted the long standing de-
mana OF the South Richmond delera.
1ion that the old and inefficient ras
ilshts on the Free Bridge be re-.
paced by electric arc lamps, and tina
City Engineer has been authorized IN
proceed with the installation OF twelve
arc lights immediately. The old gas
lamps. not more than half of which
were ever burning at the same time
nave long been an eye sore to people
who use the Free Bridge constantly
| and the committees action is hailed
with the greatest delight.
~ Is also understood that Major
Werner will detail some ofticer 70,
special work on the bridge during the
rush hours. A mounted officer whc
mas experience in handling traffic will
most probably be appointed for this
important work. No one has beer
named yet. although Mounted Office,
Matthews has been suggested for tn
Job.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
.LOCUSTS QUICKLY
FLY CLEAR AWAY
Pest Found in Chesterfield Sud-
denly Disappears From
View.

After a short and harmless inva-
sion. the long heralded seventeen-year
locusts have disappeared from Ches-
terhe!d as suddenly as they came. Just
about the time that the Chesterfield
farmer was awakening 70 the fact that
the locusts were actually his guests
and was looking around for some
means of Kidding himself Sf the pest,
they quietly evaporated, leaving no
sign behind them.
During their short visitation of a
few weeks. the locusts did practically
nothing but make disagreeable noise.
They We're reported from various sec
tions OF the county. nearly always
with the remark that they seemed 10
be doing no damage to amount TO
anything, but were making night and
day hideous with the noise of their
nuzzing. The farmers are at a loss
to account for the disappearance OF
the locusts. and are somewhat dread
ing that they will make another in
vasion IS the summer wears on and
the crops begin to ripen.
rms one feature of the locust In :
vasion seems to have been overlooked
by the scientists and naturalists who
loretold the coming of the insects, as
all agreed in saying that the pests
would be around handy most of the
summer. No explanation has been Of
iered by Government authorities as
yet. but it Is probable that the sud-
den exodus of the locusts will cali
forth investigat ton
IN spite OF years OF research into
natures secrets, no one has ever been
able to account for the miraculous an.
pearance and disappearance of this
pest every seventeen years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
Personal nn,d General.

George DuVal, brother of Clerl,
Walter DuVal. of the Hastings Court,
Part H.. has returned to his home in
Dayton. O., after spending two weeks
with relatives in South Richmond.
MIS-: W. A. Hawkes. and children. OF
oil West Twelfth Street, have left the
Southside for Lee. Va, where they
Will spend the summer.
j. NJ. Graves. George L. Gary and
:. T. walker Will be among the jovicl
band which will celebrate n safe and
sane Fourth with a tugboat party.
The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the cambridge Street Baptist Church
VIII meet Tuesday night at o'clock
in charge of Mrs. E. 7. Williams,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
IDENTITY ESTABLISHED
Man Kicked to Death WINS james ST


Man Kicked to Death Was james ST
Louis.
Chicago. July 1.-Kicked to death in
street fight last Sunday night, the
identity of a fifty-year- man re-
manned mystery until tho body was
identified to-day by his daughter. Mrs
Norma Rockford. as that of James St
Louis. Tho man died under the name
Of z. J. Perry According to tho po-
lice, st. Louis has served forms in
prisons under various aliases. includ-
Ing Edward Higgins. Andrew Walsh,
Harry Romano and Albright.
The police found in st. Louiss
pockets check and other property
belonging to Rolla Helkes, champion
clay pigeon shooter. OF Dayton, Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
In Police cor-

John Clark and George Liyesev. two
Soung white men. were arrested by
policeman Waymack yesterday after
noon on the Petersburg Pike on the
unarse or having stolen brass in their
possession When stopped by the OFF,
Ger the two were Juggling a big bag
Dewitt Heaton and Marion Abrams.
Two diminutive white boys. arrested
Friday for having brass about them.
were dismissed yesterday morning bv
Justice. Maurice in the Police Court.
Fart IL, after a sound warning and
a Few words of advice had been hand
ed down from the bench
Leslie Skinner. an older how cbarsad
WITH the same offense, was sent to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
Church Services.

oak Grove: D. G. Lancaster. pastor.
MoIh,nS subject. Christians and
ANGELS. Evening. THE Balance Sheet
tronI ana Loss. Special music at
The regular preaching services of
the Clopton Street Baptist Church
Will be conducted this morning and
evening by the pastor, Rev. n. L.
Loflin. The subject for the morn g
service will be walking in the
ruth; Subject for the evening SER
vice. AN Eternal Message"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
Manchester
National Bank

Capital ...........s $500, 10000
Surplus .......... 100000 4
A strong local bank. under the Ma.
honai system, situate In tho business
centre Of South Richmond.
Bring us your Guinness; you win be On
t'rely satisfied with the results. Every
courtesy extended, whether your accom-,
be large or email.
OFFICERS.
W. L. WALTERS, President.
a A, ADKINS, Vice-President.
D. c. BALLARD, Cashier.
WI. FISHER. Asst. Cashier
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-02
Death Notices.

Mrs. Jennie sadler. fftyfve years
old. died yesterday morning in the
Memorial Hospital. The funeral SER
vices will be conducted this afternoon
at o'clock beside the grave in Maury
Cemetery.
Mrs. Barbara Schultz, wife OF H. ].
Schultz. died Friday at her home In
Chesterfield county. She was fifty
nine years old. She leaves her husband
and eleven children
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
Superior Court.

Judge Milton A. Shumway held
short calendar session at the superior
court In this city Saturday morning.
After disposing Of several motions di-
voFee cases were heard.
Mary E. Lincoln of Sterling WAS
granted decree from Charles O. Lin
coln on grounds of non support and
intolerabIe cruelty.
Annie l.. Kilpatric OF Moosup was
granted decree from Robert kilpat-
rio on statutory grounds.
Dutee J. Rathbun of Pomfret was
successful in his suit for divorce from
Christie J. Rathbun of East Killingly,
the case being one Of special interest,
inasmuch as the desertion alleged by
Mr.. Rathbun was shown TO the court
TO have been the result of Mrs. Ratn-
buns opinion that there was such q
lack of .'spiritual food' in her home
life that she could not longer remain.
Mr.. Rathbun's attorney read letter
10 the court .in which Mrs. Rathbun
said 10 lherl husband that she had
heard OF his suit for divorce, that she
wished him we'll and that his last
years be ones Of peace and comfort
Mr.. Rathbun said that IL was his Gus
tom TO say grace before meals and is
was also shown that he was regular
AL church, but, 1t also appeared, not Of
the same denomination rs was favored
by Mrs. Rathbun. The couple were
married Decem@sr "a, 1903, and the de-
sertion was on September Is, 1903. No
children were born OF the union. Mrs.
Rathbun, whose maiden name WAS
Bartlett, resided in Putnam for several
years, previous to her marriage.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

Mrs, j. b. Kent had charge Of the
press notices and the tickets for the
Tea.
One Of the pleasant incidents of the
afternoon was the presentation of an
early copy of the PUTNAM PATRIOT
TO the lady managers, by Mr.. Geo. A.
Hammond, to dispose of as they
deemed best. 1t had cost him so,
at an auction sale, to rhelp along the
hospital work. A fuller statement in
regard TO this incident can be found
elsewhere on this page.
A becoming caye.like room was fit
ted mp at the right of the stage, where
instead OF ~ rim K led old fortune teller,
nice looking Young Sibyl was busy
telling the hopes and fears of the flu
ture revealed to visitors by having their
palms read. She had plenty of that
work TO do and seemed TO give her WIS.,
itors much satisfaction, rs she gave her
readings earnestly and soberly. Her
name is Mrs. Robert Emerson, of Po-
violence.
An enjoyable musical program was
provided for the afternoon entertain
nent of guests.
From to 400 Miss Bertha Sargent
and Miss Upper gave piano selections.
The High School Orchestra furnished
excellent varied music from 4:30 to L
led by Miss Leavens.
An orchestra composed of MIS-. c. l..
Torrey, Mrs. f. NJ. Warner and Miss
Gertrude Warner, furnished music
from To 3 O'Clock.
The Morse's Orchestra supplied the
music for the dancing. which was kept
up from S to 10 O'Clock. Burton f..
Leavitt gave his services free as one of
the musicians.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

The Day Kimball Hospital Valen-
tine Tea, Is the one entertainment that
brings together all classes Of our citi-
sens socially and in a common labor of
love. In that aspect it is doing an adj
ciitional Christian service to the osten-
sible one. Catholic and Protestant
meet as friends in the work of sup
porting the Hospital; neither is any
social position considered, nor any 9TH
er thing that would mark division
line between the devoted men and wo-
men engaged in aibeantiful philan-
throplc service to bless their fellow
men.
The result of the labors of its friends
i'm maintaining the Hospital, from the
broad and noble principles by which
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
Daughters OF tine Revoiution Observe
Edsxaiisssl Dsy

The February meeting Of the Eliza
beth Porter Putnam chapter, ID. A. r.,
was held at the chapter rooms Pomfres
street, Monday afternoon, Mrs. y. n.
Wheeloek, presiding. There was a
large attendance OF members and In
vited guests, the teachers and friends
OF education being largely represented,
IL being educational day. The speak
er of the afternoon was William III.
Holmes, Phi d., superintendent of
schools in Westerly, and former pria-
cipal Of the Issael Putnam and High
schools in this city. DIR. Holmes took
for his topic, Education and Democ-
racy." The speaker gave an account
of the early schools of our country,
tracing their history down 10 the pres
ent day, and continuing with an out
line of reforms needed to advance the
interests of the pupil of the present
day. The address vas warmly re-
ceived.
In recognition OF Lincoln Day, Mrs
'''~i's
a"a0o'"' ""' aiso gave 'nc'ueh's IN
N w.. WIN ."o pA'''o.lc songs,
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"
and "Dixie," which were finely sung
y qua''e''e, MISS w. ''auys Mufiey,
Mrs. Charles IA. shaw, Miss Fredel Il.
Randall, and Miss Gladys II. Williams.
nc p'osf"'n cioseu win the singing
" "''e' "hion Tue hostesses
served college ices, cake and coffee,
and in recognition of the approach of
ST Va;,u;;p,,s ,i.v saot ono raea,,.a
-. -, 'see''e"
p'e''y nea'' Na'ei''ihe.
Previous TO the formal program the
routine business was transacted. and
renorts of of,,ee.s and e,,,,,,,,aas ,,,,,
a, NJ : a. 49,, -
GU MIS-. .. M. Wheefock, the regent,
and Miss Andrews, were appointed
delegates TO the Nattanal Congress of
the n A u 70 ha h.,a;,, w.,,,,.u,a
-, - Ae'" ~ " so's
III APth. leu Mterhates were eiected
as follows: Miss Chandler, Mrs. b.
Nikoloff, Mrs. II. f. Russell. Mrs.JJ.
p,ssa,, NJ. II A ,v. a. y
s, a'no'' WIS
carpenter, MRS. A. w. Bowen, MRS.
NJ. IL. Medbury, Miss Bessie Champ
lin, Miss Bertha Sargent.
III. fol,ouv,n ,,,en,,,,.o ,
e''.'eos "e'' ~
pointed 10 serve In connection with
the State Convention of the d. A. r.,
| to be held with the Elizabeth Porter
| Putnam, chon,ari, ,h,s o,,, ,vaan.
A e."p'e' =" '"'s o''y "eu"e"-
DAY, March 2yth;
Reception committee ut the church
Mrs. M. IL. Medbury, Mrs. j. Il.
| Kent, Mrs. q. T.. Shaw, Mrs. q. II.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
Interesting Locals

For bargains go to Blanchette's Fur
niture Store, Elm street.
Ten days Economy Sale starts to-
day at Blanchette's Furniture Store,
Elm street, Putnam.
25c mercerized crochet four in hand
ties, all colors, special Zoe each at The
Peoples Store. Isaac Champeau, man
ager.
New long crepe kimonas with Per.
sian band trimming, special 81 y The
Peoples Store. Isaac Champeau.m man
agef.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
Four Hour New York to Boston Train
Coming.

Despite the fact that official con-
firmation of the facts cannot be Sc
cured from the New Haven road, ii is
known for positive fact that the
company is making every conceivable
effort to create four-hour time sched-
ule between New York and Boston,
and the Air Line division is the only
one that the road considers the best for
this purpose, says the New Haven
Courier-Journal.
1t is reported in authoritative rail-
road circles that A. j. Horn, the new
assistant to President Mellen, who
came here from the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy railroad, is giving his
personal attention to the matter. The
Air Line is % miles shorter than any
other route to Boston, and for this rea-
son it is believed that four-hour
schedule can be operated over this di-
vision The main points on this line
are Middletown, Willimantic and Put
nam.
The special attention which Is being
paid To the Air Line division is caus-
ing all kinds of reports in railroad cir.
Giles. 1t is known that the company
is using some of its fastest trains on
this line, and are making tests to see
ilst how fast the distance between
Boston and New York can be covered.
President Mellen some time ago ad'
United that four-hour train between
the two largest cities in The east was
only a question of time, and IL is be-
lleved that now is the time.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

The Putnam Silk manufacturing
com pany have recently installed ID
horse power iengine in their plant on
Woodstock avenue. New machinery
has also been added including q new
spinning frames. A recent addition TO
the mill doubled the floor space, which
Is now 44x146 feet. About 50 hands
are employed when the plant is run
ming full. The controlling interest Is
owned by the John "A. Dady Corpora
ton.
--R. l.. Billiard has returned from .
visit In Rockinnd.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
d. A. K. Musicale.

Music lovers will be glad to know OF
the recital to be given Mt the home Of
Mrs. Silas NJ. Wheelock, Church
street, Wednesday, February y, at 3
O'Clock. Miss Allen of Hartford, who
sang here two years ago, will sing and
an instrumental trio will give several
numbers. This entertainment is for
the benefit of the Elizabeth Porter Put
nam chapter, d. A. II. The following
is the program:
Trio. Mikado, Sullivan
Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Torrey, Miss Ger
trude Warner
Solos, Two Indian Love Lyrics,
Amy Woodford-Findey
Miss Allen
So,a (a) I'm Kahne Grieg
0oios (b) Wiegenlied Rico
Miss Allen
Trio. I4iebesgarten, Schuman
Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Torrey, Miss Ger
trude Warner
Oo,.. (a) Night Landen Ronald
oo''' (b) Happy Day Del Riego
Miss Allen
Soprano duet, Go Pretty Rose,
Unknown
Mrs. Wheelock, Miss Allen
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

AS we were preparing for press
we received a letter from Mr.. w. s.
Johnson, relative to the way the city
register is made up, the gist OF which
is in the following paragraph:
1.-THE people of Putnam are entitled
TO clean, Straightforward, business re-
port, showing by whom, when, and
how the public's money Is being used,
including the general expense account.
Such report, | believe, would be one
OF the best investments Putnam could
make. Previous TO 1909 we had reada-
bic reports. Why has IL been cut out
for the last two years. There must be
a reason, or should be some excuse
An answer to his query will be given
in our next. No space this week.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
the finieth wedding anniversary

The fifiieth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Tourtellotte oc-
ours on Saturday of this week, Febru-
airy IS, and although no formal invita-
tons have been issued, they will be
sat homen TO their friends at their res
idence In North GrSsvenordale, from :
70 8 o'clock ION the afternoon Of thas
day.
Frank &. Leonard Of Phlladelphkos
spent Sunday In the city.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

Mrs. Wheelock, Miss Allen
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-07

black and white striped surah, yelled with tunic of purple marquisette, cut short in front. Tunic bordered with Egyptian embroidery. Corsage of Venetian lace. Right, white voile mar quisette, scalloped over a border of black velvet. Filet lace trims corsage and forms collar and cuffs. Green satin belt.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-07
The Ostrich Plume.

The newest trimmings in millinery emphasizes the use of plumes. Such plumesI The word conjures up an in- finite variety of styles of which our mothers and grandmothers knew noth- ing, and fair women to today can be doubly grateful for the efforts of mil liners.
 Garlands of plumes are used on broad, low hats. They are spotted and fiecked with color, and some are made of layers of different shades, giving a wonderfully iridescent effect
 On velvet turbans the use of sin gle plume attached at the front, and extending toward the back in a slant Ing line, is quite evident. This line for the plume is used on large hats as well. And speaking of the wide flat shapes leads us to the introduction of ostrich feathers to edge the brim. Two successful Paris milliners have done this with great effect
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-07
IMPORTANCE OF BATH SPRAY
Toilet Essential That May Only Be Described as Absolutely
 Indispensable.

A strong spray that can be attached to the faucet of the bath tub is indis- pensable. It is essential in shampoo ing, as it gets out the soap quickly and with little effort The force of spray is a splendid tonic after sham poo, and gets the scalp in glow that prevents cold.
 When one comes in tired, the hag- gard lines can be speedily rested and the tensions loosened by spraying the face and throat vigorously for five minutes. This can be done without disrobing, if a rubber sheet is slipped over the head. Use first warm water, then cold, alternately, until the skin is in a glow.
 The benefit of this treatment is in creased if a cleansing cream or skin food is first rubbed in five minutes be- fore the hot spray is applied.
 A nerve specialist advises the use of bath spray daily to play upon the length of the spine. The force is di- rected up and down the spine rather briskly for about five minutes, and is made especially strong at the waist line, to relieve the pressure of corsets and start the blood to circulating.
 Use warm water first, gradually ma king 1t colder. This prevents shock and sooths the nervous system.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-07
BLACK JEWELS FOR MOURNING
Really No Other Kind Is Permissible, If One Would Do the Correct
 Thing.

A woman in mourning often misses 1t in her accessories. Her gowns and hats may be quite correct, but she wears jewelry or carries bags and oth- CT belongings that are not suitable.
 For the deepest black it is good form to wear nothing but black jew elry. This means a new supply, as none of the old Is permissible save ones engagement ring. Some women even dispense with that
 Black enamel onyx beads and cut onyx dull jet in beads and carbochons are most used For cheaper pins there is gun metal. which wears badly and soon looks rusty, and the various com positions made to represent enamel
 Women who can afford 1t have e%E collars, chains, pins and brooches 7 onyx to match. The first cost of thi5 is offset by the lasting qualities.
 Twisted ropes of tiny jet beads make good looking watch chains, to which is attached watch of black en- amel links on the order of the antique silver ones.
 The simpler the lines of mourning jewelry the better form 1t is. Little more is worn than is necessary, and long bar pins are better liked than fancy brooches, even for the front of collar.
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-07

natural gratitude. The house was agog with sentimental excitement. A handsome, rich young man had saved the life of lovely young girl of un doubtedly good family, but poor Ii would be a beautiful match. Mrs Townsend fairly purred, and thereaft CT gave Smith every chance to be the girls partner in all the free and easy outdoor amusements that followed, at the little dances, on rides and drives and walks.
 Selby's star was dimmed. At first he made desperate effort not to be banished from the center of the stage but Sallie herself seemed to give him no support. He could not understand 1t, and gradually he quietly withdrew, politely devoting himself to any girl who seemed unattended at the time.
 Harold Smith took advantage of every moment, every opportunity. He knew the girl was difficult, and did not make the mistake of speaking too soon.
 The days passed, and Selby grew thin and anxious; the other men told him he was smoking himself to death, and walking enough to kill a race horse. He was always on the go. Covertly he watched Sallie Horton all he could, and seemed to discover her growing interest in the man Smith. Selby's heart contracted. He had never before known how love denied can hurt! A few times he got walk or drive with Sallie, but she was sweet and distant-or was the dis tance in him? He seemed to have to begin over again in their acquaintance, and she would give him no help. It was always in his mind to get. her away from the others and suddenly pour his whole heart out to her, and then each time he would remember chance to woo, had been seemingly unable to make his chance. He was a failure.
 He hated himself for what he thought lack of courage. He was duIl and stupid before her, where the ubiquitous Smith was confident. glib. interesting with his breezy western isms Another thing made it hard for Selby-love was in the air! Two couples had been engaged before coming there. Others should have been engaged if they were not. Some were flirting with refined zest.
 One fine evening. incoming about by himself beneath the trees of a little wood. he came suddenly upon Jack. the son of his hostess, and little Flor
The Holbrook news., 1911-07-07
Spring Wrap.

For spring wrap of black char mouse is a serviceable addition to a modish wardrobe. It may be fashion ed as simple as tailored coat or elab- orated by broad band trimmings of basket weave silk braid, heavy lace and fancy buttons. The lining is .usu- ally in a gay tone-sometimes of plain satin, again of satin foulard. in one of the latest patterns. One such coat seen recently was of black charmeuse and lined with emerald green. The fastening was at one side, large but ton serving as clasp and the revers were faced with green satin, yelled in black chiffon. The raglan sleeve is the preferred type for coats on this order.