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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
La Marquise de Fontenoy

III tho appearance of Captain the Hon.
1 Cody" Churchill Feliowes, OF the
4 First Life Guards, in the London
Divorce Court last week. on the
petition of his wife. has attracted SO
much attention in English society 1t
is not so much because of his being
the eldest son and heir of the exceed
ingly wealthy Lord de Ramsey. but
rather by reason OF his relationships.
Owing to the fact that his mother 10
one OF the clever sisters OF the late
cousin OF Winston Churchill, First Lord
of the Admiralty. as we'll as of the
Dukes OF Marlborough and OF RoN--
burghc. of Lord Tweedmouth and Lord
Of Frederick and Lionel Guest. both
of whom have American wives. One
of Captain Coly Fellowess sisters is
married to Lord Guernsey, future Earl
of Aylesford; another Is the wife of
Lord Esme Gordon Lennox. son Of the
is tho Hon. Mrs. Ferdinand Stanley.
whose husband is a brother OF the Earl
of Derby. Moreover. his uncle. the
Hon. Ailwyn Fcllowes. that is to say.
soma gratissima at sandrlngham, as
we'll as near hoighbor OF Queen
Alexandra, was for many years vice.
chamberlain of the royal household and
Minister of Agriculture in the last Bal
four administration.
Lord dc Ramsey's peerage is OF mod
crn creation: for II was conferred by
Queen Victoria on tho occasion of her
golden jubilee, in 1887, upon Edward
Fcllowes OF Ramsey Abbey, in the
immense fortune from his breweries,
source OF wealth which his father
and grandfather before: him had found
to their advantage. He died exactly q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
WORSE THAN OUTRAGEOUS.

1t will be recalled that several
months ago the Diamond Match Com
pany, in the interest of humanity.
voluntarily reiinquished its patent, so
that other match manufacturers were
left free to use in making their pre-
duets the harmless form of phosphorus
over which the Diamond Company had
control.
Whercupon a bill was introduced in
Congress, known as the Esch dill
inhibiting the use by these other and
rival concerns OF poisonous phosphorus.
which Is the cause of that terrible
disease, "fossy jaw" from which so
many workers in match factories
surfer.
The oill failed of passage. but now
the American Association for Labor
Legislation is demanding that there
nc no further delay in enacting it into
law, and noticing this. n Chicago con-
temporary says that failure to pass
the measure Immediately after the re-
assembling Of Congress would be out
rascons." It would be worse than that
1T would be little. If any, short of
national crime
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
Voice Of the People
The Express Nuisance.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Kindly allow me space in your
paper 10 express what l believe arc
the sentiments OF an imposed upon
public. in the matter of charges on
Christmas packages.
1t would be interesting II you would
publish the names of those who make
the same complaint, namely, that they
have paid express charges on pack :
ages received which they have every
reason to believe were paid By the
sender.
Doubtless thousands of dollars are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28


Now that the sutfragists have told us
who the twenty most famous women
are. perhaps they can give us the an
swer to the following twenty most
famous questions. put by the New
YORK Globe:
Where was Moses when the light
went out:
WAC killed Cock Robin?
What are the wild waves saving?
Who will care for mother nov?
Did YOU get yours?
Who hit Billy Patterson?
Where is my wandering boz to-
night?
How old Is Ann?
Where in the name OF the .mmor-
tails d1d that collar button go to?
When shall we three meet again?
When Is door not a door?
is my hat on straight, dear?
Why does hen cross the road?
Did You ever see such weather?
Isn't he n bore?
Isn't She fright?
Where did he get ii?
Why not?
"Whatll YOU have?"
II coming events are casting their
shadows before, perhaps the twenty
first most famous question will have
to be, viii you follow Governor Mann
to Russia"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
Of the s'rasDurE High school. in .;ncn-

of the Strasburg High School. in s;hcn-
andoah county, writes us thus:
II am delighted to know that the
leading paper OF our state lis striving
to teach tho people that the word
public" spells simply p-u-b-l-i-c, and
that 1t is attempting to substitute the
specific personal proivun - for the
more general they II is a sad fact
that in towns whcro there is "A bad
school. people always say. My. but
don't they have an awful school, and
in towns where there is Il good system
the people always proudly boast. L
tell YOU. nciSnhcr, VIC certainly do
have fine school here"
y very penetrating criticism. that.
The reop" are quick to call theirs
wl"tcvcr public enterprise or activity
is successful, hut IL 1t be not so well.
they speedily disclaim responsibility.
when that responsibility Is theirs ana
is nobody eiscs. That is the trouble
in our public business to-day--thc
people do not realize their Responsible.
ties and duties do not realize that
they arc the real principals while
their servants arc hut .hcir agents. IL
the people took u more keen interest
In their poor school facilities in their
mediocre or inefficient boards of SUI
pcrvisors. in their bad roads, in their
public representatives and their pub
lie acts. conditions would be such that
we should be glad to acknowledge
that I'VE" and not they are running
things
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

The AllEcmeine Lift-Fahrzoug Aus
steiiunT will be held In April in the
Austcllungshailen in Berlin, under
the AUSPICES of the Vercin Deutscher
Motorfahrzeug-In dustricilcr. That IS,
an international aviation and aerio
exhibition will be held in Berlin in
April. IT Is hoped that not only will
the birdmen OF Richmond attend in
large numbers with their made-in-
Richmond aeroplanes. but that the
aviators of Barton Heights and Swans
boro will be there with their cars to
show that "old Virginia never tire"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
4 PosT-oFFICE RECORD.

II any other post office in the country
with the same volume Of business made
the showing ours did this Christmas. We
should like 10 know Of IT. The Rich
mond post-ofiice. with It's several
branches handled during the three days
just before Christmas Day 10000
pieces Of mail. and sold about $4,000
worth OF stamps a day. Not single
complaint has been made. No packages
have hecn reported lost. Jus: 230
people were employed in the distrlbu-
ton Of this mass OF maitland this
years business was almost double that
Of any previous year. Everything was
delivered. and because Of splendid
and eihcient system. the Richmond post
ofiicc gave tho public the very best SER
Woo The employees Of the post-cffice
worked nntn after midnight to get
thoSf presents and letters 10 the folks
"Ao wanted to get them at the right
tine and who got them. Postmaster
Allan and all his force are 10 be con-
graduated upon this record, not only
because ii was excellent service to the
ciiE. but also because il was a great
credit TO Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

The Mayor of silver Street, South
Carolina lately shot a man by mis-
take but whether his widow will be
like the Kentucky woman in a similar
case we cannot say. a Kentucky ma
jor shot stranger whose deafness
caused him to be obiivious of the re-
quest made by the major that the
stranger take drink with him. The
insulted major shot the man on the
spot. and was greatly mortified when
nc found that the deceased was deaf.
He apologized to the widow. and. in
the words of the story as told by
Iiopk!nson Smith, She bein' a perfect
Kentucky lady. said she understood,
and that 1t was all right"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
THE DOWNFALL or REYES.

It is to be trusted that General Bel.
on guaranteeing he announced that he
"had enough" lie did not put il in
exactly those words. but that is what
his remarks in accepting his hnmilia-
tion amounted to, and II he doesn't
really know he hos enough. no ought
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

Among the dclicacics enjoyed by tho
inmates of the county jail in Denver,
Col, on the occasion of their Christmas
dinner was spring chicken, Virginia
style No doubt they are better men
now
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

The melancholy day is coming. the
first of the year, when well have to
pay for the gifts We made to dear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
"I'-I-Il-i,-!-c,"

one Of the progressive school prin-
-elpals Of Virginia, ira 8, w. Anthony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

IL you ace friends in another part Of the house
wave your arms gracefully In token of recognition
ana te!l tho dress circle how you think Q,adys'
Is ookins. 1t Will please tho audience IL YOU thu,
take Thorn into your confidence
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

lei 1e" sprishty anecdotes about prominent
singers who have met connde In those within
nifty feet of your seat that doesn't reem 70 Do
In az good form he three yenrB ago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28

lawn ostentattouHly ones IN a while In ordor TIN,
sao common people may Infer that you attended
srand opera often that 1. he. become sorn TIL
those around you how betta- the opera YVES don,
Ut inc erend Opera IA Paria You will thu. ret a
reputation d saSnnt 90
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
fFblRF FIELD HAS
 DEN 0 lNIQUI1'Y Shocking Disclosures Unearthed When Thompson Woman's
 Place is Raided
Court Suspends Sentence in Hope That Place Can be Cleaned up-Man of High Standing Consorting With IA Year Old Girl
fsnecial to The Farmer ]

Fairfield, Sept 18-Indecency ruled sn the court room Saturday afternoon. when a hearing was held regarding a
 house run by Mrs. Sarah Thompson of this town The court room was well
 filled when the case was called by Justice Bacon Wakeman, shortly af- ter o'clock. There were girls pres ent from the age of II years upwards, who were implicated in the case and summoned by the State to testify, some of whom were daughters of Mrs. Thompson The testimonies which followed gave proof that a house Of dnfamy had been unveiled from a long period of iniQuity.
 2 The place in question is located in the Lenox Heights district, near the old castle. David Thompson husband of the accused was in the court room, but took no active part as he left the home to his wife and children some months ago. At the time of his fdeparture from his home he made the existing conditions of the place known to the Fairfield authorities and refus- fed to live with his wife. At the time he offered to care for his children, but they preferred to live with their
 Those living in the house were Mrs. Thompson, her three daughters, one 1on, and several other girl and men boarders. They told all that occurred in the place from time to time and involved a man of high standing who lives in Fairfield saying that. he takes one of the daughters, Sarah, who is
 but Is. automobile riding all hours of the night. The mother did not deny the fact, neither did she care Mrs.
 Thompson admitted that she herself has been in the company of this per- son, while other men were being en- fertained at the house by the young daughters. who are nothing but school girls in short dresses.
 Even stronger testimony was offer ed to the court, unfit for publication. The court found the Thompson woman guilty and imposed fine of $7 and costs. The cost amounting to s3O. .29. Hrs. Thompson stated that she had no money to pay her fine and if she was sent to jail she was afraid the girls would become worse than they are at the present time. At this At torney C1itus King who was prosecut- ing the case rose from his seat and told the court that it wasn't the money that was wanted but the place must be broken up. He then suggested s-z.t tho case be continued for six
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
VIEWPOINT

The remains of Charles L. Briscoe were laid to rest Saturday afternoon in the Newtown cemetery. The ser- vices at the house were conducted by Rev. Alexander Steele, with a. large gathering of friends present. The R. Wilson, Frederick Youngs, John TreadweM.
 Mrs. Mary Neville of Bridgeport, has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick c. Briggs.
 Thomas Wright has accepted the position as chauffeur for Dr. Charles Peck of New York city. MT. Wright will move his family about Oct 1.
 Miss Susan A. Fairchild of Bridge past week at the home of Arthur T. Nettleton, returned home today.
 Levi C. Morris returned Saturday evening from few days visit with friends in Brooklyn.
 Miss Catherine Farrell of Hawley- vile, was the guest Sunday of Miss Dorette l. Gordon.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Higby and Miss Elizabeth Higby of Bridgeport, are guests at the home of the Misses Peck on the Boulevard.
 The annual meeting spf the Mem s Federation was held Friday evening in the lecture room of the Congrega- tional church, with a gathering of 20 present. After the election of off cers delightful supper was served and an enjoyable social time held.
 Trinity Notes-Rev. J. H.. George preached from St. John, 9th chapter, 66th. verse, subject i4 Difficulties in Faith and Practice Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are Ember days Thursday, St Matthews day The Boys club will meet in the Guild room of the church Friday evening at 8 o'clock
 St. Roses Notes.-The prayers of the congregation were offered for the re- pose of the son of Mrs Baimford of Orange, N. J. The bans of marriage were published for the first time be- tween Edward Francis Lynch and Bridget Mary Hartnet. Sunday school will be held in St. Mary's hall next Hours Devotion will open at the 10 o'clock mass next Sunday. Visiting priests will hear confessions Sunday evening and Monday afternoon and evening. A meeting of the altar boys will be held Monday and Wednesday of this week at 3:30 D. m. A meet ing of all the young ladies of the par ish will be held Wednesday at 3:3o p. m Father Sinott will continue taking up the annual collection this week in the districts not yet visited.
 Congregational Notes.-Rev Alexan- der Steele took his text from Acts, Necessary for the Enjoyment of Heaven The ladies' missionary meeting will be held Wednesday af- ternoon at the home of Mrs. I. B.. Goedsell in Palestine. Prayer meet ing Thursday evening at 7:45.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
tx-SENATOR CARTER
 DEAD IN WASHINGTON
Special from United Press

Washington, Sept. 18.-Awaiting word from his home in. Montana as to the arrangements for his funeral, the body of Former United States Senator Thomas Henry Garter lies, today, in his home here. Mr. Carter, who was a close friend of President Taft and a leader in the Republican Party, died here suddenly from an affection of the lungs
 MT Carter's name was among those mentioned for chairmanship on the National Committee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
PRESIDENTS REGRETS.

Detroit, Sept 1S--In an impromptu speech at a breakfast given to Pres ident Taft and his party by Detroit newspaper men, this mornin, the Pres ident expressed his sincere regrets at the sudden death of his close friend, Senator Henry Carter, of Montana. The President sent message of con dOIence to Mrs Carter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
FIRST PRIMARY ELECTION
 UNDER NEW CHARTER TO BE
 HELD IN BRISTOL TOMORROW
Special from United Press )

Special from United Press.)
 Bistol, Sept. 1S-The first primary election under the new charter will be held, tomorrow. The names of all the candidates who have filed peti- tions are printed on a long ballot in alphabetical order. There is absolute ly nothing about the names Or the ballots that show the political faith of the candidates. Two highest for each office in the primary election will contest in the finals Oct. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18

home in Bridgeport Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler are spending few days, at the Sea ShelP' cottage on the beach.
 Miss Mary Hall of Greenfield is spending a few days at the beach. Miss Mary Ward of this town left for a short visit with friends in Stam- ford yesterday. She will be gone about three days.
 Clarence Bradley and daughter of Greenfield have returned to their home after spending several days in the Catskill mountains. THOMAS NOON, be ttler of fine beers and liquors. Free delivery at Fair field Beach Mondays and Fridays. Ruppert's Knickerbocker Beer $1.25 per case delivered Telephone 109- IA. Piefs Beer, s1.50 per case.
 D 22 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
REV. AND MRS. FRANK s.
 CHILD ANNOUNCE THEIR nAIIc I1rI,p,S ENrc ACEAGrr Nj

Rev. and Mrs. Frank S. Child of this town have announced the engagement of their daughter, Theodore, to MT. Warland Wright of Boston. For the past year or so Miss Theodore has been in Labrador, where she practiced as a nurse. She returned to Fairfield late in the Spring and has made her home here ever since with her par ents at the Sherman parsonage. MT
 Wright is broker in Boston and is very popular there. The date for .he wedding has not as yet been made known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
MARRIED WOMAl
 DISAPPEARS WITH i, FILM SHOW SINGER
(special from United Press

ISpeclaI from United PreSS.) E Willimantic, Sept 1S-AIrs Elmer M. Young( 37, and married, and D. Nun roe Benson, 26, a moving picture thea ire vocalist, disappeared : from this city on the same day. Benson was a boarder at the Young home. The couple are believed to have eloped MT. Young, today, said he had trust ed Benson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
MESSRS. BURNS AND
 MURPHY AT ODDS

Owing to the absence of some of the witnesses, the cases against John Burns and Michael Murphy, charged with assault and breach of the peace, were continued for a day, in the city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
AUTO TURNS WAGON AROUND

A strang accident occurred Saturday afternoon in front of the post office. A delivery wagon belonging to the Wyertzen grocery store was hit by an automobile and turned completely about The wagon was coming down the side street near the post office and was crossing the Main street. When about half way across an auto came from the direction of Southport and struck the wagon on one side. The machine continued on its way without stopping. The number of the car was c 11341.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
BIG PEACH CROP IN CONNECTICUT
 ALL HARVESTED
{special from United Press :,

Glastonbury, Sept. 1S-Ths ,-S =o-> necticut peach crop is practically all harvested, today. Railroad Commis- sioner J. H. Hall. a large grower, stated that it had been a great sea- son. He is gradually changing from dealing in peaches to growing aD- pies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18

weeks and if there isn't sonee change in the character of the people by that time they should all be sent to jail until. they can behave themselves This was accepted by the court and the accused were given until Oct. 27 to make a change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18
SPECIALISTS OFFER TO
 CARE FOR TEETH OF NEW
 LONDON SCHOOL CHILDREN.
fspecial from United Press ,

New London, Sept. 1S.-Two spec ialists have offered their services free of charge to the poor children of the public schools, to care for their teeth. The offer probably will be sc- cepted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18

At Temple Sinai, Friday night Rab- bi G. Lipkind, delivered a farewell address to his congregation in which he said. ."The Hebrew prophets of old distinguished themselves by one char acteristic-their fearless denunciation of the abuses that had crept into the spiritual and domestic life of the peo- pie to whom they ministered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18

Liverpool from the operation of the Sunday law because it worked hard ships on the Jews of those cities who keep the Sabbath. This is matter of interest, for there is a growing de- mand in this country for similar leg islation that will require serious con- sideration in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-18

On August g there was born to MT. and Mrs Moses Fitzer, of No. H123 Riyington street, at the Jewish Maternity hospital in. New York, daughter whose weight was fourteen pounds and ten ounces. The infant is very lively and the wonder of all inmates of the hospital. This is the seventeenth child born to MT. and Mrs. Fitzer.