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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
FREE SCHOOL BOOKS
Councilman Fuller Wants City to Buy
Them for Poor Children.

Councilman Fuller wants City to Buy
Them for Poor Children.
Free school books for pupils Of the
public schools OF Richmond are pro-
posed In an ordinance offered in the
Common Council last night by Mr.
Fuller. and referred to the Committee
on Ordinance, Charter and Reform.
The preamble states that the high
prices OF books and their frequent
changes practically dehar from the
public schools many OF the children
for whose benefit they were establish
ed. and that the present plant OF fur
nishing certain books free OF charge
only to such children who are unable
by reason of the poverty of their
Parents or guardians to provide them,
has not proved satisfactory. The plan
PROPOSES an appropriation commencing
with the fiscal year. February /. 1912,
OF $4,000 placed TO the credit Of the
CITY School Board for the purpose OF
free text books for pupils attending
the public schools OF Richmond under
regulations to be adopted by the school
board. Thereafter there is proposed
an annual appropriation OF $4,000 all
such books to remain the property of
the city. Several educational asso-
Citations desire 1t to be heard on the
ordnance when 1t comes up before
the committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
VIOLATED PAROLE
jackson QunrleH Must Serve Out Term
mi Ill.

for Train wreckinE
Jackson Quarles. colored, was tried
and convicted yesterday in the City
Circuit Court of having violated his
parole, and he was returned to the
custody of the superintendent Of the
penitentiary. Quarles was sent up from
Dinwiddie county. where he was con-
victed on April %. 1902. of tampering
with property Of the Se1board Air Line
Railway Company at Crawford's Sid
ing. by opening a switch and causing
the wreck of through passenger and
mail train.
He was convicted and given ten
years. He was paroled on March 81,
1910. and was recently arrested in
Powhatan county, charged with hay-
ing been drunk and disorderly at Mt
Calvary Church. and having behaved
In a riotous manner with a pistol. 10
the great excitement OF the congrega-
ton. He was convicted on that occa-
sion, and sentenced to a fire OF $3.50
and TO Jail sentence of fifteen days,
at the conclusion of which he was
brought 10 Richmond. charged with
violation of his parole and sent back
to the penitentiary to serve out his
original term.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
INSPECT BLUES TONIGHT
battalion WIN Undergo Annunl Ordeal

Annual state inspection or the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues will be had
tonight at the armory. the entire bat
talon being mustered in the drill hall
The band, which was inspected Satur-
day night, is the only exception
Colonel 10 Lane stern. the assistant
inspector general, Will be assisted nv
Captain George r. Baitzell United
states Army. on duty with the National
Guard Of Virginia. These two officers
vent over the company rolls and rec
ords last night
One or two Of the companies are
making special efforts to secure an al.
tendance OF 100 per cent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
STATES FINANCES
Sails Trimmed Closely, But Ship Like
~ to Get to Port.

Sails Trimmed Closely, But Ship Like
ly to Get to Port.
Remittances received yesterday at
the Auditors office from city and
county treasurers. in response to Au-
ditor Donohoe's demand for monthly
settlements. footed UP a good sized
sum, and will materially aid the situa-
tion. The States payroll was met
promptly. Pension checks are being
mailed daily. and there is still small
balance In the treasury.
Clerk r. T. Wilson. OF the State Cor
poration Commission, will send out
his tax bills against public service cor
porations on October Is. and checks
will begin to come in within a day
or two thereafter as these concerns
is on thin ice, but will skate over
safely. II 1t can get by for the next
three weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
CHARGE ILLICIT DlSTILLING

Federal Court VIII Take Up Case
Agninstt Pocnhontns Company.
The case ef the government against
the Pocahontas Distilllne Company
VIII probably be called today ct noon
10 the United States District Court.
This concern is charged with Illicit
distiiling, and is the first case on the
criminal docket
The grand jury has been summoned
and the petit jury at noon.
Judge Edmund Waddll Jr., spcnt
yesterday IN disposing of several small
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
ARGUE DOCK PETITION
Hearing to BE Had This Morning ON
Petition of City.
trgument will be had, beginning at
u'clock this morning. on tho neti-

.rgument will be had, beginning at
IN of the city of Richmond and the
business men along the city dock to
require the owners to repair and re-
open that institution for use a
public highway. The speakers will
probably be Assistant City Attorney
George Wayne Anderson for the city.
Judge Beverly T. Crump for the other
petitioners. and Eppa Hunton. Jr.. for
the respondents.
The State Corporation Commission.
before which the proceedings are be-
ing taken. has decided that it has jul
ris1iction over the dock. and In view
OF the fact that at a recent hearing
on a petition of the owners to be
allowed TO close 1t. the commission
decided that the time had not yet
come for such action, 1t is hoped that
the decision will be favorable TO tho
city. In this event, an appeal to ex-
pected-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
Radford School Board Meets.

OF the new State Normal School at
Radford will be held to-day. Super
intendent ]. D. Eggleston, Jr., of the
last night to be In attendance The
board recently won Its contention over
the site for the school by decision OF
the Supreme Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
DIES ON STEAMER
Hrs. 6. W. Trnvcrs, Returning to Rich.
mond. Attacked by PneuInnnIn

Mrs. Samuel w Travers. whose hus-
bond is treasurer of the Virginia Caro-
lima Chemical Company. of this city.
died at o'clock yesterday morning on
board the steamship Minnetonka, en-
route from London TO New York When
the ship was three hours off Fire Is
land, cold developed into pneumonia.
with her husband DR.. and Mrs j.
Allison Hodges and Mr. and Mrs
Charles z. Borden, Mrs. Travers had
been spending the summer in tour
Of Europe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
PLEASURE CRUISES
to Foreian Landn.

Orient,
Adriatic Sea, South America.
West Indies. Cuba, Jamaica.
and Panama Canal
Two Cruises Around tho World,
For further information, consult
RICHMOND TRANSFER co..
500 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
pbarmacy Bonrd CaIIed.

The next meetin- OF the State Board
of Pharmacy has been called for Oc-
tober IT. Applications for license are
required to send in their papers by
October z. The examination will be
held. as usual, at the Medical College
of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
Judgment Entered.

!, Judgment was entered yesterday I'M
the Law and Equity Court ". the Gem
fury Baking Company against D. II
Wilbon. Jr.. for $780, subject to a
credit OF $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
County Marriage L,c.n,.

License was Issued yesterday IN the
county clerks Office tor the Inarriare
OF Philip F.. Jones and Miss Annie r
broaddus, both OF Henrico county
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03
Koiner speaks at Fair.

Commissioner Koiner. Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture. will speak today
at the Powhatan county fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-03

Postal Bank for Glen Allen.
a postal savings bank viii be nn,r "a
t9r business ON October IL at Glen
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Fabrication Says Martin

Norfolk, Va, May 23.-Charac-
terizing it as fabrication, Uni
ted States Senator Thomas S. Mar
tin emphatically denied the report
pablished here yesterday morning
that President Taft will permit him
TO name Democrat for postmaster
Of Norfolk in order to get the min
GRITTY leaders, influence to delay GER
tain Democratic tariff Legislation
emanating from tbs House OF Repre-.
sentatives, which the President
may not desire to see enacted into
law.
Senator Martin also asserts. with
out mincing his words, that he ha:
not. and will not, make recOmmen
dation for the Norfolk postoffice APP
pointment, and that he does not be
lieve the President would under
take to influence the Democrat
Senator'S by appointments.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Handiwork by Colored Pupils

The industrial exhibit at the col
ored school last Saturday was visit
ed by large number of friends OF
the school, including patrons and
white visitors. Principal Harris
took great pains to show and ex-
plain the exhibits.
In the girls department the speci-
mems OF needle work reflected cred
it on both teachers and pupils. Be-
ginning with the simplest sewing
the young giIls were led step by
step until the finished garment
showed their proficiency. Among
the most difficult work done were
the making Of aprons, towels, drawn
and hemstitched work, slippers,
etc. In addition to this work speci-
mems Of school work were also on
exhibition. such as examination pa
pers, maps and models in plaster.
The work OF the boys included
numerous articles in wood. such as
thread winders, match safes, rules,
etc. These were made under the
directio of the teacher and one
hour week was devoted TO the
work. The pupils take much inter-
est in this part of their school work
and the neatness and accuracy with
which their tasks were Performed
indicate a love for the work. The
simplest tools were used, most OF
the work being done with a knife.
Blocks OF wood we're furnished and
each pupil had to make his own
measurements from drawings in
books. In this way both the hand
and mind receive training.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
PROPOSALS FOR PIPE LINE

SEALED PROPOSALS will be
received by the Town OF Lexington,
Virginia, until II o'clock (uoon) June
LIST, 1911, for furnishing Al 800 feet
wood pipe and is 800 feet OF eight
inch cast iron pipe valves and spe-
cial Castings, also at the same time
and place for the work of building
a small concrete Intake and pipe
laying, according to speci-
locations on file in Lexington, Vir-
GINA. A certified check for $3.50. 90
must accompany each formal pro-
posal. The Town reserves the right
to reject any all bids.
For synopsis of specifications and
bidders blank, address
N. WILSON DAVIS, Engineer,
May II ct. Harrisonburp. Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
THE GOSPEL OF CLEANLINESS

From our exchanges we note
that q number of towns have had
their Spring Cleaning Days. Lex
lngton has not yet this year engag
ed in that most desirable undertak-
ing. Several years ago the plan Of
q regular Spring Cleaning Day was
adopted, and the cooperation CT the
citizens was invited. AS a result
the community was greatly benefit
ted by the hauling away OF much
undesirable rubbish, and streets,
alleys and private premises were
made more presentable by this uni
ted effort.
With the approach OF the COM
mencement season, when numerous
visitors are expected to visit our
town, it seems that the time has
come for cleaning up. And just as
soon as the Town Council names
the day, the people are ready to
lend all needed assistance.
We may not be able TO make Of
Lexington "spotless town. but
we may Lope to improve our sur
roundings to such a degree that
strangers visiting Lexington may
DO compelled to admire.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Mr.. John A. Nicely Died Thursday al
Collierstown


Collierstown
Gazette Correspondence
May 22.-Mr. John A. Nicely.
whose illness was reported in last
weeks issue of The Gazette, died
May 18th, aged 50 years. seven
months and Ia days. His funeral
took place the following day at the
Adventist church, of which be was
consistent member, and where his
body was laid to rest. The services
were conducted by Rev. P. Nc
Paxton, pastor of that church.
MIR. Nicely was united in marriage
to Eliza Chittum Decem Der "a, 1850
To this marriage ten children were
born-Mrs. Martha Hickman. Mrs.
Nj. f. Morris, Mrs. Sallie f. Clark
Messrs. Geo. F.. Chas. f., Joseph
N, John c., VIM. L., II. D., and
James n. Nicely of Wyoming
living. Fifty-eig.t grandchildren
and 80 great grandchildren, all re-
ported living. His wife preceded
him to the grave several years ago.
John A. Nicely was a broad
hearted man. substantial and relia-
BILE in dealing with his fellow man.
He always moved in the right di
rection. In church work, to which
be was so much devoted, be was
recognized as the main prop, his
liberal giving never exhausted, and
as the Lord loveth the cheerful
giver the reward in return was evil
denced by the accumulation OF acres,
and his barrel and cruise were al
ways made to overflow. In his
death he exemplitied the life de-
scribed by the Psalmist as one
that walketh uprightly and work
eth righteously and speaketh truth
in his heart.
During the Civil War be was
member OF the Stonewall Brigade.
About ten days before his death
be underwent an operation, which
was of serious nature. His trou-
BILE meant death at any rate.
X-RAYS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
For Hose of Delegates

AT the request of my friends to
permit them to use my name as a
candidate for the House OF Delegates
in the next Legislature, l beg leave
to reply, if it is the will of the ma
jority of the citizens of Rockbridge.
| will endeavor to serve them to the
best OF any ability l may have.
Later will give my opinions in let
ter to the press on all questions no "
before the public and some others
which my observation has taught
me should be paramount at this
time.
Respectfully,
w. G.. MCDOWELL
April 26-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Splendid Fruit Farm

A fine farm with one of the very
best orchards in the Valley of vir-
ginia; 80 acres in apples. peaches
and pears. Good roads. close to
railroad, fine section of country,
every advantage. Few such places
can be bought. If interested in
fruito farming, write to Rockbridge
Realty Corporation, Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Once in Fifteen Years

Thirty-fve years-think of IT,.
thirty-five years ago, when l.. & M.
Paint was first made known.
1t then needed time to prove its
durable quality. :
1t has done it now, and it's large
use is the proof.
Costs about $1.60 per gallon, be.
cause you make nearly ne-balf more
by adding "a of a gallon of Linseed
Oil to each gallon of paint, and YOU
won't need to repaint for about IL
years.
Our sales agents are: McCrun
Drug Co., Lexington; Fl. L. Gilke
sor, Ruena Vista. =.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Commissioner of Revenue
Natural Bridge District
April 26-tf.

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for Commissioner of the Rev
nue. for Natural Bridge District,
subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primary. l earnestly solicit
the support of the voters of the dis,
trict and promise, If elected, tc
faithfully discharge the duties con.
nected with the Office.
Respectfully,
WILL O. HARRIS.
April 26-tf.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Makes Everything New

Old kitchen chairs, old furniture.
old closets, old bureaus, when worn
out made new again at q cost of Is
to ~ cents with a can of either Home
Finish Domestic Paint, Home Finish
L. & NJ. Varnish. or Home Finish
L. & NJ. Varnish Stain. Directions
for use on each can. anybody can
use it.
Get it from McCrum Drug Co. n.
l. GilkesOn, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24

The colored Odd Fellows of Lex
ington marched in a body from their
hall to Randolph Street Methodist
church last Sunday afternoon. where
q sermon was preached to the order
by Rev. E. J, Ruddock, the pastor.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Fraternity Soiree

The combined fraternities OF
Washington and Lee University
celebrated Saturday night on Will
son Field with a 'soiree," and the
occasion was one of high spirits and
conviviality.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Is Cleaner Than Garnet

Paint your floor around the Dor.
der of the room with L. g. NJ. Floo
Paint. Costs about 8 cents.
1t gives . bright varnish finish.
Cover the center of the room with
your home made carpet rug. Looks
splendid.
Get it from McCrum Drug Co, H.
L.. GilkesOn, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24

At the morning services at New
Monmouth Presbyterian church last
Sunday. Messrs. M. p. Dunlap and
Samuel w. McCorkle were installed
elders. and Thomas Kerr, Harry A.
Dunlap and IL. g. Snider deacons.
The pastor, Rev. d. N. Yarbro. was
assisted by Rev. ID. A. penick, pas
tor emeritus.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Real Estate and Property Transfers
Recorded

The following deeds of bargain
and sale we're entered of record in
the Clerks ONCE OF Rockbridgc
county for two weeks ending May
%, 1911:
]. J. L. Kinnesr to c. b. Clark
104 acres adj. f. F. Coffey on head
waters OF Irish Creek.
S. B. Walker, trustee. to B. g.
Baldwin. lot in Glasgow.
]. NJ. Quisenberry to o. Fl. Nc
Chung, house and lot corner White
street and Jackson avenue, Lexing
ton, IS, 900.
William Craig Bane to p. HI. Bane,
4 acres near base OF House Noun
tain adj. Mary Irvine, 1920.
Parker Pendleton to Caroline Ad-
amson, lot on Marble Alley, Lexing-
ton. adj. John Thompson.
John w. CIemmer to Sue F. Beard
one sixteenth interest in house and
lot at Fairfield.
Nellie BLY, Clemmer to John H.
Engleke, house and acre in Fair
field, adj. Mrs. S. E. Sale, 5000.
Paul M. Penick to Mrs. Mary K.
Graham, house and lot on Washing
ton street. Lexington, 50. 200.
Mrs. Mary X. Graham to Farm
ers' Deposit and Savings Bank. lot
with building on west side Wash
ington street, Lexington, S., 900.
G. T. Tucker to o. E. King, mill
property and 5 67-1O0 acres adj. p.
M.Engleman,o on Kerr's Greek, 81, 900
James H. Brown to F. A. Brown,
1 acre and IL poles adj Adolph Ell
bart on Buffalo Creek.
J, w. Harlow to d. II. Harlow,
one-hali interest in so acres in
Poplar Hills, adj. Fl. NJ. Smith, $500
Nancy Fitzgerald to Lucy J.
Woods, 20 acres on North River,
adj w. A. Hogan, Natural Bridge
district.
J. a. Brooks to d. B. Ramsay,
81 75-lO0 acres adj. E. S. Thompson
Walkers Greek district. 1900.
J. A. Brooks to J. I. Lunsford,
$50 acres adj. O. f. Hemp, Walker S
Greek dish let, So, 500.
c. D. Shorter to John F. Hender-
son, l 40 acres sdi. c. D. Shorter,
Buffalo district, SIS.
w. T. Paxton, trustee. to Jos. F.
Cunningham, lot near Buena Vista.
Farmers Deposit & Savings Bank,
Inc, to Mrs. Sallie p. Broken.
brough, two houses and lots on
Washington street, Lexington, IS,
OOO
Frank W. McCluer to Matthew
W. Lady house and lot on Houst tor
street, Lexington, adj. Mrs. Bridget
Mackecy So, 500.
Miss Anna Maria Mercer William
son to Miss Lucy Bell Larrick
house and lot on Lee avenue, Lex
ington, 81, $50.
LOngdale Iron Company to c. H
Paxton, 4 acres and improvements
on James River near Natural Bridg,
station, $4,000.
J. f. Clayton to Lizzie M. Paxton
the residue OF 2 acres omitted in
deed OF ]. r. Clayton to E. P. Barger
c. H. Paxton to E. P. Barger ap6
john II. Houston, one-half undivid
ed interest in acres and improve
ments on James River, near Natura
Bridge station, 81, 400.
Hugh Wright to c. r. Beaver
house and lot on jefferson street
Lexington, adj. the B. H. Gorrel
residence, $1,000.
Joseph Bell to A. d. Bell, land
lying on waters of Big and Little
Calf Pasture Rivers. adj. A. NJ. Frid
ley, $500.
William Robert Ty9rette to Mrs
Catherine Tygrette, one-half inter
est in so acres.
w. G. Mathews, trustee, to G. S
Campbell, 81 lots in Glasgow, $3.50
J. F. Cunningham to Mary Ellel
Scruggs, lot in West -Buena Visit
Cos. land. SIS.
, j. S.Craig to Edward G. Broomer
the Cold Sulphur Springs prope rty
t q acres and 1873 poles, and 95 acres
0 respectively.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Coburn Woodland Players Today
Law Alumni Reunion

A special feature of this years
commencement at Washington and
Lee will be the reunion of men who
studied law under Prof. Charles A
Graves. Invitations have been sent
out to all such and large number
will be present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Lexington Defeated Fairfield

The Lexington baseball team de-
feated Fairfield last Saturday 10 TO
2 in game of six innings, played
at Fairfield.
Following is the batting average
- 49,. L o.r:--a---
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24

HELP WANTED-A FIRST
. ~class cook. good gardener; al
SO a reliable farm hand who must be
q good driver. Address, Mrs. ].
II. McClintic, Hot Springs, Va.
May 3 ii.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
ComnissiOner of Revenue, Kerrs
Greek District

/ hereby announce myself can
didate for Commissioner CT the Rev.
enue for Kerr's Creek District, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
primary.
A. S. HAMILTON.
May 17-3mos.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Capt. Tribbett is Out Again

Tuesday Stanton Leader: Capt.
w. E. Tribbett, who suffered a
broken leg and severe bruises on
the left cheek and over the left eye
from a falling wall incident to the
big fire, is out again, but can only
move about on crutches. The TO-
juries on his face both left bad scars
but it is hoped that he will shortly
have full use of his leg again.
Coburn Woodland Players Today
The Coburn Woodland Players
will appear this afternoon and to
night on the campus of Washington
and Lee.
Afternoon they present Much
Ado About Nothing" at 8 o. clock.
Tonight, The Electra of Euri-
pides'' in English, Gilbert Murray S
fine translation, at $50 O clock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Have You Tried Our
LINENWEAR HOSIERY?

1t is for Women Children. 1t is light weirht for
warm weather and is reinforced with linen heels toes
and soles The coors-black and fast and the
wear satisfactory. Two grades, 25 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-05-24
Side-Band Lawns

new lot Just received. Very attractive and
extra good quality ut the prices and l2J cents
We have good stock of the old CENTEMERI
ON S both long and short Silk Chamois
black and coo Prices 90 for the short
gloves. and from 81 90 % 80 for the long
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
The Plateau

Being in the Hear, of the Beanal Suburb Of Highland
Park Located the Noythey Edge Of the City, 80 feet
above Broad and Fifth Streets and only w minutes from
City Hall
This Glorious addition is RicAmonds Pride
This wonderfully located property is in every OF
the word "Fayland having elegant homes, fine lawns,
beautiful shade trees good deep sewerage wide
water, electric lights churches school, fine trolley service,
and only ten minutes from Seventh and Broad Streets
Isn't reasonable that you should take time to
property which insures Health? Wouldn't you pay
the Grocer and Butcher than the Doctor? Make up your
mind to see this Glorious Place at
What most Of you need make the start Get in
lne Make up your mind to and remember there isn't
savings bank like Mother Earth
We will take great pleasure in showing these Homeses
to you at your convenience.