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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30
noDDERrEs AT SOUTH BOSTON.
Department Store and n. & w. station
Broken Iuto

Broken Into.
Especial to The Times Dispatch
South Boston. Va. May 29.-The de-
partment store of Samuel +. Gilliland,
ut this place. was broken into Saturday
night by thieves. and several hundred
dollars worth of silks. mems and wo-
mems ready made suits. haberdas sherry
dress suit cases and other goods car
ried off. Tho entrance WAS made by
breaking the glass directly over the
rear door of the building
This store suffered a similar robbery
on Sunday night, March 10. All OF the
surrounding cities have been notified
and every effort will DO made to run
down the robbers. at present there is
no clue.
The Norfolk and Western depot at
this place was also broken into Sun
day night and a number of trunks ran
sacked. 1t Is not thought that any
thing else was disturbed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30
ca.e WIN Go to referee,

Winston Salem. y. c., May 2e..The
suit instituted IN December by D. A.
Jones. Republican. to test the validity
OF Sherif F'lynts title TO the office, was
to-day withdrawn, counsel for both
sides agreeing to let a referee pass
upon the contentious of the plaintiff
and defendant Sheriff Flynt was de-
clared elected by nine votes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30
ForreSt-CnIIfnn.

'3 Especial to The mes-Dispatchl
fredericksburg, Va, May ESP. B.
Forrest and Miss Lola B. Calliss, both
of Mathews county, were married g
few days ago at the home of the brides
parents. Rev. George Gowen performing
the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30
: ,lerehant. w1ll clone 1.arly.

Especial to The T1mes-Dispatch.1
Danville. Va. May pa dozen or
more merchants her decided to close
their places OF business every after
noon during the summer at $40
o'clock Saturdays being excepted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

Park Rogerson. OF this city, viii
shortly be the guest of Mrs. John
Etheridge in Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

Miss Conway Fleming will leave
the last OF next month to attend the
finals at the Virginia Military Insti-
tute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

Mrs. Frederick Fl. Thompson and
daughter of West Point, are Visiting
relatives in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

Mrs Robert Watkins and Miss
Katherine Watkins have returned TO
their home in Halifax. after spending
some time here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

urday for the White Sulphur Springs
where she Will spend tho summer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

ID
Mr. and Mrs George 3. Endly. who
have been spending aome time in this
city, have returned to Chase City.
Mrs. T. D. Jeffress has returned to
her home near Chase City, after visit
ing friends in Richmond for week.
Mrs. Charles G. Bosher. who has
been in Norfolk and New York. has
returned to Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs Clifford Miller have
returned to Richmond. after visiting in
Rappahannock and Culpeper
Miss Amy werth and Mics susie Har.
rlson Will spend early June at Miss
Blows cottage at Virginia Beach
Lieutenant Philip Haxall Bagby, Of
the United States Army, Is in town
for visit to his mother. Mrs George
". Bagby. at 1O4 1-2 West Grnce
Street. Lieutenant Bagby has been
detailed by the government as military
professor at the State University of
kentucky.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

Mrs. Charles ". Harlan left Sat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

Mrs Stuart Bowe, who has been
visiting Miss Mary Hartman In Bal
timore, has returned toSthe city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30

Mrs. Chiles NJ Terrell and Miss
Ethel Whittet are. attending the finals
at the, United States Naval Academy,
at Annapolis. this week
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

increasing its length and height, completing its
improvements in 1885, Its foundation waiis are
of stone and brick the framework oak and the
sheathing pine painted and stained to resemble
stone. The roof Is of cypress shingles and spa
cious and welldrained cellar underles the whole
house
This is Mount Vernon and the large brass
knocker on the central door of the west front
indicates that this was the usual point of ap-
proach to the mansion. Nearby Is the sun dial
in the center of a spacious court fanked by sew
eral frame buildings consisting OF kitchen and
ofnces. which are Joined to the main buildings
by colonnades.
When the threshold is crossed what mingled
feelings of awe and respect fill the heart How
the thoughts fly as the relics displayed In the
different rooms viewed
Several of the states have restored the vari-
GUS rooms at their expense and many objects
OF the past greet the visitor Here is the key
to the Bastile. the prison famous during the
French revolution. Lafayette presented this to
Washington In 1889 trophy of the spoils OF
dsspotism." There Is the music room with the
harpsichord which George Washington presented
to Nellie Custis wedding present In the
room is the original Chippendale sideboard and
the iron freback brought to this country by Lord
Fairfax. friend of Washington.
Every room in the old mansion contains some
thing of historical interest. but visitors natu
rally drawn to the In which Washington
died. Here is the big four-posted bed upon which
he lay when death overlook him. The quaint
canopy and hxings of the bed have been restored
and some Of Washingtons personal effects add
much to the impressiveness of the spot. Among
these are his military chest and camp equipment
The family kitchen. with its quaint colored
dishes, iron kettles and swinging cranes, is
point of interest while the smoke house nearby,
larder and spring house show that many guests
were fed and much material prepared to clothe
the slaves and provide for the general use Of the
family. Each is ntted up In the style Of the time
In which Warrington lived. Among all the charms
Of the home of Washington not one can eclipse
the ideal flower garden. with its box hedges in
dslibly maxHins the walks and flower beds a. in
the past
Quests Of distinction were invited to plant
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

trees shrubs and flowers mementoes of their
visits Lafayette and Jefferson have leafy mon
uments here. and the roses named by Washing
ton for his mother and others named for him and
Nellie Custis still flourish. At the end of the
long walk in the garden is the little schoolhouse
in which the Custis children were taught.
The oldest building is the barn, erected in
1888 by George washingtons father. The Eng
sh brick laid in strong mortar made of oy-
ster shell lime. and here were kept the coach and
saddle horses. The white chariot, as the travel
ing coach called was kept in carriage
house nearby South of the mansion brow
of the hill overlooking the Potomac is the sum
mer house. 1t contains beautiful view Of the
river and its deep cellar once used an
ice house. Nearby is the deer paddock. which
has been stocked with Virginia deer
Though a tour of inspection develops histor-
ical attractions at every turn, the chief point OF
interest the grounds is the tomb OF Wash
ington, which stands several yards distant from
the old mausoleum that once held the ashes OF
the Washington family. 1t is beautifully located
in a clump of trees and Towering plants and
vines surround 1t on all sides.
This simple yet eloquent statement marks Its
Importance. 1t planned by George Washing
and built by his executors. Within the iron
portals may see the catafalque that contains
the remains of Washington and the sarcophagus
that holds the body of his wife. In the OF
the tomb is iron door that opens into the re-
ceptace that contains the the remains of others
of the Washington family. The iron grating that
closes the outside entrance has been heightened
for at one time vandal attempted to climb over
1t. The gate is locked and the key is said to have
been buried in the Potomac To the memory OF
Bushrod Washington and John Augustine Wash
ington, successors to the general, marble shafts
erected In front of the tomb
An old negro stands at hand and for
many years has discoursed to visitors the
spot and Its surroundings.
The simplicity OF the tomb is characteristic
of the man and those that gaze upon the resting
place of the great hero instnctivey speak in
whispers and awed by the memories associ
ated with the place. One is bewitched and en-
thralled with the place and fingers long this
spot where reposes that which is mortal of him
who was as brave a warrior. as stanch a patriot
and as able, a statesman as ever lived.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
Time for Stiffness.

Mrs. Mac Lachlan was kind to her
American boarder, but she did not pro-
pose to allow her to overstep the linn
its of boarders privileges, and she
made 1t very clear.
One Sunday the boarder, returning
from q walk, found the windows Of her
room, which she had left wide open,
tightly closed.
"Oh. Mrs. MacLachlan, l don't
like my room to get stuffy." she said,
when she went downstairs again. 81
like plenty Of fresh air."
Your room will ma get stuffy IN
one day." said her landlady firmly.
"'Twas never our custom, miss, to hae
fresh air rooshin' about the house on
the Sawbath. Companion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
CIun9 to His Queue

Speaking of WI Ting -Fangs published announce
that he would part with his queue in the near
future, former resident of New England manu-
featuring town said: Times have certainly
changed. Twenty years ago a Chinese youth who
had learned to speak English fairly well and who
was sick of the laundry applied for work in my
factory. He was the first OF his race to do SO in
our town. and after talking the matter over con-
cluded to give him trial Fearing that the queue
might be source Of danger near machinery. sug-
gested that he have 1t cut of. After two weeks
deberation he came to me and said, Stay in laun-
dry A few weeks later he left town and never
saw him again, but heard that his having consid-
cred my proposition made him unpopular that he
had to leave the place."
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
REALIZED FORCE OF LOGIC
Possibly There Are other Business
Men to Whom This Story
Might Apply.

When he left the house Saturday
morning Burton yanked at the door
as II he could pull it off its hinges,
When he could not open 1t he started
to grumble until his wife came to his
assistance.
"What'n blue blazes is the matter
with the door," he grumbled. giving
It another powerful yank without be-
ing able to open 1t.
THE trouble with you, John, dear"
the wife ventured, "is that you are
always down on everything-down In
the mouth-down on the world. Let
me try It."
With a gentle tug upward on the
knob, she easily opened the door.
John was about to sputter out q
sarcastic remark when the force Of
his wife's logic sunk into his thick
skull.
81 get it." he exclaimed. 81 get the
lesson
. That afternoon when his wife Wis
tied his office she saw over the desk
little motto with the words: me
for the uplift." = Youngstown Tele-
gram.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
Moi for Mortal understandlnn.

What fond mother has not. at some
time, said: MY child, you are much
too young to ever understand; you will
find out when you get older-afi you
wish to know will be explained" And
how many of US are still waiting for
the reason, for some one to explain
are we still too young? Perhaps we
are, and again. perhaps we are not
are. and again, perhaps we are not
perhaps it never shall be explained to
us; there are things wrapped in voice
less mystery
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

sion. attendant build
ings and wharf. were
purchased for 100000.
The approach Is
through a gateway to
an attractive green,
which extends to the
mansion. To the left
and right are flower
and kitchen gardens
and many old trees,
which were planted by
Washington and his
guests. One in partic-
ular is a large magno-
liza, which was set out
by Washington In 1893,
the year in which he
died. George Washing
ton enlarged the origi-
nal villa. built by Law
renee Washington, by
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
Cause Enough.

whats the bearded lady so mad
about?" inquired the armless won
der.
Somebody sent her a catalogue of
a safety razor factory" said the living
skeleton.-Chicago Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

The saint who says he cannot sin
may be an earnest man. but It is
wisest to trust some other man with
the funds of the church.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tion, allays pain. cures wind collie, &c bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

An undertaken knows lot of dead
ones" that he is unable to bury.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

The man in the church with the
rowing eyes looking over the dubious
nose is pretty sure to be strong on
the doctrines.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

Drink Garfield Tea at night 1t insures
normal action of liver. kidneys and bowels.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
Every hear of a pearl being found in
a church fair oyster?
Take Garfield Tea Made of Herbs, 1t u
pure, pleasant and health-giving.

1t sometimes happens that the black
sheep of family is a blonde.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

turn the other. for In both instances historic
ground is travelled to the very gates of Mount
Nernon-that spot filed with sacred memories
Mount Vernon at first view presents noble
appearance. 1t stands on hill $50 feet in height
and the hrst glimpse reveals the house which
one recognizes instantly. AS the steamer nears
the landing place and passes the tomb OF Wash
inston flags are lowered at halfmast and the
bell is tolled, custom said to have originated
when commodore of the British navy. as a
marx OF respect. ordered his ships bell tolled
when he passed Mount Vernon.
A world of history lies In this spot Mount
Vernon as 1t stands today embraces but 2S7 acres
a small part of the original estate which, by grant
OF Lord Culpeper in 1914. became the property
of John Washington. From John Washington
half OF the estate descended to Lawrence Wash
ington and 1t he who built the house and
named It Mount Vernon In honor OF Lord Vernon,
the British admiral under whom he had served.
Later the property fell to George Washington.
who purchased adjoining land.
In 17ee. whom George Washington died. the
property passed as a life interest to his wife and
later Bushrod Warrington. John Augustine Wash
succession owners Of Mount Vernon. In 1855
the owner. though possessed of q large estate
hallowsd by sscred memories and associations.
felt be unable to maintain it. as It was not
productive Of material benefits. Both the national
government and the state OF Virginia ap-
preached in regard to purchasing It Finally
through an agitation started by Ann Pamela Gun
nangham the Mount Vernon Ladies association
of the Union organised and 200 acres Of the
Mount Vernon estate. including ths tomb. man
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
No Need to Be Good.

little Shaker Heights girl sur
prised her parents last week by refus-
ing to be scared into being good. Its
no use telling me Santa Claus won't
come, or that the angels will write it
down in their book If I'm naughty,
mamma" she said. II might as well
tell you that they think up in heaven
that I'm dead"
But why should they think that,
dear?"
Because haven't said my prayers
for two weeks" Plain
Dealer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

Great Home Eye Remedy,
for all diseases of the eve, quick relief
from using PETTITS EYE SALVE. All
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17

The very best advice: take Garfield Tea
whenever a laxative is needed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
DR.. Pierce'S FaYorite Prescription

the best of all medicines for the Of diseases
disorders and weaknesses peculiar Il is the
only preparation of its kind devised by regularly fr,du
cted physicanan experienced and skilled specialist In
the diseases of women.
II IL safe medicine In any condition Of the systeru
THE ONE REMEDY which contains mo sIcohol
and NO injurious habit-formink druss and which
creates NO craving for such stimuIants.
THE ONE REMEDY 90 food that Il. -.Lsr,
are not afraid to print In every iasredisnt ..
ssoh eutsids bottis wrapper and attest to de
tr1fhfnlness Of ths same under osth.
10 sold by medicine dealers sverywhere and any deal
eet IT. Doa't take substitute Of unknown eomposition
.owN coArosoN No countesfeit b food the fen,
nc eeys soneehn9 else h ust lood DR.. Pieroes
OF trying b deceive for his selfh benefit Sue
trusted He = trihinl with your priceless posses
may be life itse Sec ss ,ss ssf vksf yss sE fer
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-02-17
A1KItZ NCRx2W

HE visitor to the capital of our
country finds no place so inter-
esting as Mount Vernon, the
home of Washington during the
greater part of his lifetime. and
the Anal resting place OF his
body. A great many people visit
this place annually. 1t can be
reached by two routes. the elec-
trio cars, which run from Wash
ington. or by boat. This last IL
favorite way. as 1t gives one
delightful trip on the Potomac.
II is well to go one route and ra.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

ency that the use i'm this country OF
silos for grain. Vr national granaries
has been advocated.
The cost of creating and maintain
ing silos might be considerable, though
we suppose the cost OF "a single dread
nought would easily cover II. but as an
insurance against panic il would
well be worth the expense, while as
a safeguard in time Of war and against
imminent famine it would be invalua-
BILE, and might easily turn defeat into
victory and disaster to safety.
Gibraltar is prov!sioned for two
years and Malta has silos which keep
corn good for as long as four years
thus supporting the truth of the Bibli-
cal statement that Joseph i'm the dry
climate OF Egypt fed the people with
corn stored for seven years. The idea
is the gradual collection of an amount
Of wheat equal to one years import
and it's automatic removal by exchang-
ing it FOR the new grain as it arrives
at the different ports"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
BOY WHO MET LINCOLN.

When Lincoln was in Springfield
H.. he met a little boy, who was in
PRODUCED To him and allowed To shake
the great mans hand. OF course. the
boy boosted of this honor among his
schoolmates who wouldn't believe him,
making his life miserable by their un-
kind speeches. Young America. how
ever badly he felt. was not going to be
put down by n little thing like that.
No indeed! He sat down and wrote a
letter to Lincoln. telling him of his
trouble. After a while he received n
letter (Which is still preserved) II
read
Executive Mansion. March 10. 1861.
Whom II May Concern:
II did see and talk with Master
George Evans Potter, last May. at
III
Respectfully. A. Lincoln"
t'rom that time young George. in
stead of being laughed at. became the
envy OF the other boys The part Of
the story that most interests us is that
Lincoln at this anxious time. amid
the thousand things demanding his at
tention. should have found time TO heed
the unimportant request OF school
boy. II showed us very plainly that
Lincoln hated Injustice. however hum
BILE the subject of II might be.--Phila-
delphia Record.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

was the thirtieth anniversary of the
opening of the first electrical railway.
This was an experimental line about
a mile ana a half long from the Lich-
tenfeld military school to the AnhaIt
station in Berlin. equipped with n
single car with seats for twelve pas
songers. The search made by DIR.
Siemens on that occasion is remark
able for a modesty not often shown i'm
introducing new inventions. "The
child born today" said ne lis sturdy
little fellow, with abundant vitality. |
think he win make out To live. But he
has the diseases of childhoal yet to
meet. and as yet has not even cut
his teeth. We may be glad, however.
that the babe has at last come into
the world. AS TO what will become
of him, whether he ever amounts to
we must wait TO see" We
have waited. and we have seen.--Rail-
way Age Gazette.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
SPORTING EDITORS NOTES.

Jim Coffroth may sign Battling Nell
son and Freddie Welsh to meet i'm San
Francisco the latter part OF this
month.
The sad shrinking from newspaper
publicity. manifested by O'Toole. the
Pittsburgh purchase, may be esteemed
prophetic. Perhaps he doesn't think
it is the sort Of publicity that win
make good reading FOR the home folks.
The Cardinals will make $3.50 900 this
season. From being the poorest draw
ing card i'm the National league the
st. Louis club is now one of the best.
Freddie Parent is hitting the ball
like a fiend for the Baltimore orioles.
The fans are wondering i'm the East
ern league how he got away from the
big league.
Lew Bailey. the Philadelphia promo
ter, has conducted 500 boxing meetings
in the Quaker City.
Outfielder Biltz. Of the Peoria team,
is leading the Three I League in hit
ting.
Pitcher Dale, formerly with Boston
and Providence. is now back with the
Dallas team of the Texas league.
Second baseman Berghammer of the
Kewanee Central Association team has
been sold 60 the Chicago White Sox.
II is said that manager McGraw OF
tn Giants had Go dig to the extent OF
$4,000 20 land Outfielder Burns of the
Utica team.
Pitcher Wolfgang. OF the Lowell.
New England League team. has won
% out of 2C games pitched this season.
lie goes 60 the ST. Louis Browns next
season.
Manager Mike Kelly Of st. Paul.
who sold O'Toole 10 Pittsburg for $685.
600, has strings on several minor lea
que stars including George Dauss. Du-
luth's premier twirler.
The 'Bulr' sign at the Jackson.
Miss. park has been hit eight times
this season. and cotton states League
players have drawn down $500 for
performing the stunt.
The Chicago Cubs paid the Youngs-
town club $4,000 for Pitcher Earl
Mosely. This Is the highest price ever
paid for a pitcher In the Ohio and
Pennsylvania League.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
The AGONY OF A BABY UNDER
A SKIN AFFlICTION

is all the more terrible because IL can't
tell you how It suffers. Bat there is
relief at hand-not only relief but n
permanent cure from prickley heat,
rashes. hives, eczema and all other
skin affections so prevalent among
infants during the summer months
II you want TO sec your baby rest
easy once again--and n look of relief
spread over It's little face. just APP
ply this splendid remedy ZEMO We
believe honestly and sincerely that i'm
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have been praying for. We can tell
you i'm all truth that we have made
thousands and thousands OF parents
happy with this simple but sure rem
edy
And TO prove our absolute sincerity.
we have instructed all druggists SELL
ing ZEMO. TO refund the purchaser
his money If the very first bottle does
rot bring relief Used persstently
thereafter zISMO is bound 60 cure.
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP make the
most economical as well as the clean
est and most effective treatment for
affections OF the skin and scalp wheth-
er on infant or grown person.
Sold by druggists everywhere and In
Calumet by our authorized agents,
Eagle Drug store and Laurium Phar-
macy.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
A LITERARY JEST.

Samuel Rogers. the versatile wit
banker and poet. used to gather at his
famous breakfasts the most brilliant
minds i'm Great Britain or among Wis
ting strangers One of the most fire.
quent guests was Douglas Jerrold. ia
nous as dramatist. satirist and one
Of the fixed" stars of Punch.
His impromptus and retorts were as
brilliant ana sudden as lightning. on
a certain occasion a recent poem of
Victor Hugo's was under discussion
and a Hedging poet, who was a scion
of a noble house drawled:
II have just written "A poem on the
same subject. Hugo and / row i'm the
same boat you know"
Yes yes" said Jerrold. with n with
arng sneer but not with the same
SOULS. New York Mail.