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The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
BROKE UP THE HABIT.
This Wom IN Found a Very Simple
Remedy For Rather Big
Annoyance.

what has become of those two chill
dren who visited you so Often?" asked
one west side woman of another. The
other smiled discreetly.
They are the children of my niece.
and she was making a convenience Of
me. OF course | love the children.
but l never allow myself to become
much Of a victim Of imposition. My
niece is an extremely gay young wild
ow, and she does not like to take care
of her children. She is fond Of shop
ping. matinees, afternoon teas and ev-
erything. In short, which takes her
away from home, and she got into a
habit of sending her children over to
my house for me to take care OF when
ever she wished to CAD about. | de-
cided 1t was time to break up the
habit, for her own good and that Of
the children, as well as mine. so
did"
81 suppose that made your niece
angry"
"Oh, no; It couldn't | never said
anything about it. The last time the
children came over / spent the after
non teaching them verses from the
Bible, and they didn't find it sufficient.
ly entertaining They never came
back. Just how they managed to work
1t out with their mother do not know,
but I suppose they struck or begged
OF. OF course she could not object
TO what l had done, and it proved
a very simple soluion."-New York
iproSS
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
Imaninary Pains

Don't laugh al hySterical people with
their imaginary pains. says a physi-
clan. \ ''deIuSion" is reality to the
sufferer When one believes one has a
pain one has the pain All pain is in
the brain. and TO believe one has it is
to have it, Ii matters not a whit
whether the message is sent by ones
toe that some kind friend is reading
on or whether it is sent from one part
Of the brain to another.-NeW York
Tribune
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
River Queen

Dates are now opened for the sea-
son of 1911 for the River Queen
Col. Lewis Jefferson, who has al
ways catered to the wishes of the peo-
pie, and Mr.. Bensinger, who never
fails to do what he can 10 please the
citizens, have made extensive i'm
provements to the grounds and places
under their supervision where the
boat will run this summer. There
should be no hesitancy in selecting
your dates for the excursion season,
Now is the time, and the old saving
IS, delays are dangerous. Col. Lewis
Jefferson is well prepared to meet all
demands. He has always given the
people of this city first-class accom-
modation. He en- eavors to please
the people regardless of expense.
Every park under the supervision of
Col. Jefferson has been improved.
which will make the season of IoII
one of pleasure and satisfaction to
the patrons of this boat.
Apply at the wharf and make your
dates.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
A Quick Lie.

Presence of mind recently saved an
eminent ACTOR his gold watch and
chain. While crossing a bridge in a
thick night mist a suspicious looking
man suddenly lOOmed up out Of the
obscurity.
Can you tell me the time. goy'nor?'
he gTuffiy inquired
You are too late.' my dear SIR" re-
piled the actor suavely. "A gentleman
who passed a minute ago stole my
watchw w-Exchange.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
Taksn Literally,

The tramp approached the pompous
gentleman and asked for copper.
''Go to the ant, thou sluggard." quot
ed the gent.
"'rain't no uSe, mister" answered
the weary one. ME aunt's tist as
tight listed as me uncle and me other
relatives" "-Exchange
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
Cafe on the BouIevard.

Mr.. Martin, the proprietor of the
Northwest Cafe, is a man who is en-
deavoring to please the people. If
yo want to see all Washington, call
for breakfast, lunch, or a dinner at
the Northwest Cafe. 1t is a place
where you can carry your wife, daugh,
ter, or any member of your family.
and receive an up-to-date treatment,
Don't fail to drop in at, Martins
Everything in the eating line may be
had at this place. Male and female
waters are first-class, and always
ready and willing to accommodate
you This is the place for the peo.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
a WomanIs VIII.

The husband OF Lydia ChiIds was an
invalid for many years. He was not
well off in this worlds goods, and
much of the support Of the family was
earned by the wife Thinking Of this
and of his wifes many sacrifices for
his comfort Mr. Childs once said to
her regretfuIly, My dear. l wish I
were CrOpSuS
WhPTeupOn Mrs ChildS. with ready
wit and gracious tact, responded,
You are CrpcSuS. for you are king of
Lydia. Los Angeles Times.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
River Queen.

The River Queen is a safe as well
as clean boat. 1t is the boat for the
people. Up-to-date service will be
given to ali patrons of this boat
Every wharf where the boat lands is
safe, and the parks are well lighted
and the people we'll pr Otected from
the weather. Select year date now.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
The Aftermath.

Mrs DuPuy-I was so surprised to
hear that Edith and Mr. Sissingham
were married. You know they always
used to claim their attachment was
merely platOnic. Mrs. Kolkremes--
Yes, | remember. But now. fear.
they wouldn't claim it was even that
-LippincOtt'S.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
The Boy Told Him.

Father (after a long search)-Wel,
here it is. wonder why one always
fnds thing in the last place one
hunts for it? Bright BOy--I s'pose it's
cause after people find 1t they leave OF
looking.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
INTERNATIONAL CONFER
ENCE ON THE NEGRO.
"Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
April II, IS and 10, 1912.
Phone, Main 600.

For some years past have had in
mind to invite here from different
Parts cf the world-from Europe, At
Fica, tie West Indies and North and
South America-persons who are &C
lively interested or directly engaged
hs missionaries, or otherwise, in the
work that is going on in Africa and
Elsewhere for the education and up
building of Negro peoples.
For this purpose it has been deter
mined TO hold at Tuskegee Institute,
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
UnmSVSd,

81 understand your antagonist is
calling you every name he can think
Off"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum
cheerily. But be hasn't much OF q
vocabulary. Washington Star.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
Wilberforcian Orchestra.

The finest orchestra in the city is
the Wilberforcian. 1t is composed Of
educated young men, studying pro-
fesslons. The music by this orches-
ira is first class. You should hear it.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
Much In Little

Tommy-Pop, what does multum In
parvo mean? Tommy's Pop-MuItum
In parvo is Latin. my son. 1t means
er-well. haven't you ever seen a fat
woman in a bathing suit?-Philadel-
phia Record
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
She Still Lectures.

Mr.. Tfle-YOur wife used to lecture
before she was married. Has she given
It up now? Mr.. s-Well-eSyas
that Is. in public.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
EXRFCIES

Walking. we are told is good exer-
cis-better than riding In an automo-
bile The trouble is that a great many
OF US are not looking for exercise
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
a Enrnrasf

Jones-What do you think will be
the end OF the woman question? :?
Brown-There won't be any end,
They'll always be asking 'em.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
TnmnnN1Ia Ranann

Tommy" the schoolma'am asked,
why are you scratching your headP'
~Causs nobody else knows just whses
e itcheA."
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17

Praise undeserTed Is satire In dis
Ruise. -BroadhuFst.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
Diafinrfinn

Milly-Is this picture like your IA
ther? Tilly-Ot course not. silly! It
is like father when be has bis picture
taken.-Puck-
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
3 Harisfnn

B, Hariston. the tailor, 8II 9th
Street, Northwest, is turning out
some Of the best clothes to be found
in the city. Swell suits from SI2. 20
up are being made at this place. You
can tell the man that had his clothes
made by. Hariston. The style, quail
ity and flt tell the whole story. L Is
the place IN the city to be ftteo.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
Fosters Dive Works

If you want frst-class work done.
60 to Fosters, nth and u Streets,
Northwest Ask for Fosters when
you want good work done.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17
House and Herman.

II you cannot be satisfied elsewhere
patronize House and Herman.
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17

10 bear u 70 eenQusr eur fatA-
CAmpbAn
The Washington bee., 1911-06-17

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The Washington bee., 1911-06-17

FOR SALE ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18
TWO GIRLS FIND
BURGLAR IN HOUSE

Salem. Va. August l7-Tuesday
night Misses Elizabeth and Lena Gold
smith, two girls. just entering their
teens were aroused by noise on the
hrst floor of their home on Main Street.
Going downstairs and turning on the
electric light. they were startled at
seeing a negro man standing in the
bed room of their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Goldsmith, who were at the time
visiting relatives at Warrenton. The
negro had his arm full of silverware.
which he had gathered In the dining
room. He dropped the valuables and
ran through the dining room, making
his escape in the darkness. The girls
described the negro as being rather
low. wearing a brown hat. green coat
and gray trousers. There is no clue
to the robber, but 1t Is thought 1t was
some one who was aware that Mr.. and
Mrs. Goldsmith were absent
Mr.. Goldsmith is agent at the Nor
folk and Western Railway passenger
and freight station here.
Postmaster Captain Wingheld Grif-
fin has been notified by the Postmas-
ter-General that the Salem post Office
has been designated as a postal saw
ings depository. beginning September
Is. This with the coming OF free de-
livery which is to be established here
In the near future. will make the
Salem Office up-to-date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18
VOTES ARE CLIMBING
HIGHER AND HIGHER
Pony Contest is Attracting lore Attention Every
Day-Four Hundred Hard W orkng Contest
ants Are After Votes Early and Late

The coupon getter" is after YOU.
and there is not any doubt but wha-
II he has not already ferreted YOU OUT
1t will not be many more DAYS until
you are found. In every part of the
city OF Richmond, in every corner Of
the State OF Virginia. and even in
parts of North Carolina, the boys and
girls are securing every nook and
corner for the little slips of paper
tions to The Times Dispatch that
mean still more votes. in the race for
the pony outfits and other prizes that
The Times Dispatch is giving away.
No contest OF its Kind has ever been
operated in this section of the coun-
try that has from the start stirred up
such interest among the children and
such universal interest among all
classes OF people, from the mechanic
to the bank president. The last pony
contest operated by The Times Dis
patch, three years ago, was in every
way success. and its result was sat
isfactory to all connected with 1t. but
this contest will from every indica-
liOu lGuNe IL lar DenlnQ.
Over four hundred hustling boys and
girls have already entered the con-
test. and more are entering every day.
If any one wants to be convinced of
what rush is really on. all they have
to do is to spend few hours in the
contest department. Votes are pour
ing in by the thousands on every mail.
and every few minutes some city con-
testant comes in with bundle of
coupons and roll of money collected
on subscriptions.
In publishing the list of standings
yesterday morning 1t was necessary 20
leave out several new entries and sew
eral thousand votes were moi credited.
This was disappointment to several
contestants, but could not be avoided,
as it was an impossibility to make i
complete count before the paper went
to press. The count was started at .
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. and 1t
was after midnight when the list was
turned over to the printer. An ava
lanche of votes came in at all times
during the day. Wednesday.
All votes not included in the last
count and any new entries not pub
lished at that time will be included
in the count Saturday evening, and
will be published Sunday morr ing. Al,
votes, to be included in this count.
must be deposited in the ballot Jox
by 10 o'clock Saturday morning. This
is necessary because of the heavy
voting.
Some of the contestants have not
understood what Is meant by the limi-
tation clause in the rules. Through
out the contest, with the exception of
the last week. no contestant can vote
over five thousand ahead of the lead
er in the previous publication of
standings. For instance. IL the leader
In tho last count had $4,000. no con
testant can vote ballots that will nut
his total over 10000 in the next count.
All votes over and above that amount
must he held In reserve. In making
the count, II votes In eXcesa OF this
are found In the ballot box, they arc
held, and. eithe1 rsturpsa 70 the con.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18
REV. w. e. HILL RESIGNS.
Popular Fnrmvile Minister Accents.
Call to Atlanta,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Farmville. Va. August I7.-Rev. w.
Hill. the beloved pastor of the
Farmville Presbyterian Church, has
offered his resignation to the session
OF the church, and will accept a call
rendered him from one of the Atlanta.
congregations. congregational meet
ing has been called to meet on the
sHh OF the present month to take ac-
ton on the subject of dissolution OF
the pastoral relationship.
Rev. ]. II. Davis. who has for many
years been pastor of a group of Pres
oyterian churches in the county OF
cumberland. and in the meantime been
engaged In cduca tional work. has ac
copied the appointment of principal of
suiiman Institute. at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
ana West Hanover Presbytery. of
which Mr.. Davis is member, has been
called to meet in Farmville on the
-oth OF August to consider his appli-
cation to go to his new work. The
institution to which Mr. Davis will go
Is devoted to the training of colored
men Tor the ministry. His going from
mere Will leave a large gan in the
church work OF this section.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18
THREE NEGROES SENTENCED.
Threatened to Attack and KnI Two
White Men.
fSneciaI r. Tho -ri,,os-Di.n,tch,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Spotsylvania, Va. August ia
Justices court of unusual interest was
held to-day in Chancellor District of
the county. with Justice Thomas Il.
Thomas presiding. The case grew out
of an attempt and threat of three
burly negroes-Henry White. John
Watson and Henry .Allen-to assault
and kill two white men-J. Samuel
Kent and William y. Williamson. They
twelve months imprisonment in the
county jail to be committed to twelve
months hard labor on the public roads.
The accused, through their attorney.
Frederick w. Coleman, noted an APP
peal of the three cases TO the October
term of the Circuit Court. and the
accused in default of bail wore re-
manded 10 jail. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18

The association continued through
Thursday.
The Primitive Baptist Association
which met with Mountain Spring
church. six miles southeast of this
place from Friday through Sunday
last. was very largely attended. par
tocularly on Sunday when the crowd
ran into the thousands. The only ac-
cldent during the session occurred
sunday afternoon. when three young
men In a buggy. descending a rather.
steep hill made a sharp turn, over
turning the buggy and breaking the
collar bone OF a young man by the
name of Yates, who lives near Shova,
ABOUT five miles from this place. He
was brought 10 Chatham and given
medical attention.
The new south dormitory of the
Chatham Episcopal Institute is being
rushed with all possible speed and
with no serious delay will be ready
Tor occupancy when the session begin.
about the middle of next month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18
CHARGED WITH BURNING
HOUSE OF A RELATIVE
howard Zoiimnn Placed In Jail nt Lex
inston-Itichmond Detective
Works Up Cnae.
Especial 10 The Timos-D,snatc

Especial to The Times Dispatch
lexington, Va. August lI-After a
weeks work by a detective from Rich
mond' Howard Zollman. a young white
man OF Buffalo Creek neighborhood,
a rev miles southwest of Lexington
was brought to Lexington by Sheriff
Morrison and confined in Jail. charged
with burning a dwelling and barn be-
longing to William Zollman, rela-
i've The suspect is a son of Charles
zollman.
H. r. Coldfelter, who had charge OF
the case. was sent to Lexington by
the State Bureau of Insurance, and at
once began work trying to find the
culprlt Two men in the neighbor.
hood were under suspicion. Blood
hounds from the State farm had tried
to track the incendiary. but rains fol-
lowing the fire before they could reach
Lexington. destroyed all traces of
tracks. and consequently the hounds
failed to track the criminal. Mr.. Cold
feiter went to the neighborhood and
represented himself to be a brother of
man In the community. and In this
way did not arouse suspicion. He
took a buggy ride with young Zoll-t
man Sunday. and spent the day at
Natural Bridge. While on this trip,
1t is said. the suspect told the detcc-
tive of his burning OF the dwelling
house August and the barn last
March. On this admission young zoll-
man was arrested and put in Jail. The
next morning he was bafled out in
the sum of $4,000, his brother, Tucker
zollman. being his bondsman. Howard
zollman denies that he told the de-
tective anything about the burning,
and denies that he set fire to either of
the houses
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18
Social and
Personal

HE attention of Virginia society
for next week will be directed
to the Ber-yville Horse Show.
which takes place on August %, 80
and "a. The Berryville show is always
one of the smartest events of the
summer season in the State and a
great many Richmond people will be
present. There Will be the usual ball
given on the evening OF the last day
OF the horse show, and several of the
younger girls of the Richmond So
ciety set have already gone to Berry
vile and are members of house par
ties lasting over next week. Mr.. and
Mrs p. II. Mayo. of this city, have
taken boxes for the show and will en-
1ertain guests for each day. DR.. and
Mrs. w. H. Wilmer. of Washington,
and Mr.. and Mrs II. B. Gilpin, OF Balti-
more, are among other prominent So
ciety people who Will entertain box
parties for the event.
The Warrcnton Horse Show, which
takes place on august 90, 80 and 81,
VIII mark another fashionable gath
crlnB or society. Many Richmond peo-
pie summer in Warrenton every year
and a greater number of guests go
there for the horse show. which draws
great many distinguished men ana
women from nearby resorts and couu-
try places. The horse show ball in
Warrenton will be given in the Town
Hall on the evening of August 81. 1t
VIII be very brilliant affair.
Enteriains Gucsts.
Mrs Langhorne Putney entertained
at a bridge luncheon AT the Country
Club yesterday in honor OF Mrs ]. NJ
Burrell and Miss Emma Mockey, of
Jacksonville. Fla, who are her guests
at "Dumbarton." near Richmond. Cow
ers were laid for twelve guests at
luncheon and fiat placqucs of pink
roses decorated the table.
Attend Ball.
A very attractive event OF the
season at Washington Springs was "a
fancy dress ball given for the chill
:, dren on Wednesday OF last week The
ballroom was crowded with chill
dren in lovely costumes. and decora-
tons were in palms and red flowers.
Tne ball opened with a grand march
led by Miss Martha Winn. OF Denver.
Colorado. az Queen OF Hearts. and
MISS Alice Warren. as a peasant gin.
One of the lovely favor figures was a
large Moral basket suspended from the
ceiling filled with souvenirs for each
guest. Among the older girls pres
cnt were Misses Emily Shelburne and
Louise Shelburne OF this city Miss
Emily Shelburne. wearing a daisy cos
tune. won one OF the prizes awarded.
In wayncsboro.
a number OF Richmond people are
spending the summer in waynesboro
Mt the Brunswick Inn Some OF the
recently arrived guests from this city
arc Mrs. j. II. Burchcr. Miss Berta Poi
lock. Nr. and Mrs. H. r. Weisiger. c.
j.. Lefew and Miss Mildred Lefew.
Al Chester.
DR.. and Mrs. II. Mclean and their
two children Elizabeth and Laughlin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-18
Carriers BENEFITED

testant or put back in the box for the
next count
Carriers BENEFITED.
a number OF city subscribers 10 ,rhe
Iimes-Dispatch have inquired as to
whether or not their giving paid IN
SUBSCRIPTION in the contest affected
the carrier. 1t does not, in any way.
Tor the subscriptions are turned back
over to the carrier and he is given
credit for the payment. the same as if
he had made the collection himself
raging IN the contest really benefits
the carrier, for II saves him the trou-
oie OF collecting several times during
the year.
One remarkable thing about the con
test is the excellent showing made so
far by the out-of-town contestants,
several OF whom are among the lead
ers of the entire list. There are sew
eral live contestants in the out-of-
town list who are going to make them
all sit up and take notice before the
contest is over
The division of prizes, giving ne
pony outfit. Il diamond ring, a bicycle.
and gold watch to the ut-ot-town
district, known as number five. ac-
counts for the large number OF en-
tries in that district. This eliminates
their having to compete with the CON
testants in the other four districts and
equalizes competition.
Still Time to Enter.
The contest is yet in it's Infancy.
and although many thousands of votes
have already been voted, contestants
at the bottom of the list. and any
boys and girls wishing to enter. still
have an excellent opportunity, il they
will take advantage of it.
1t will only take a few subscrip-
lions, for year each. to put con
testant who has so far done nothing,
at the top of the list. 1t does not take
many subscriptions to make thousands
OF votes and II there is a single boy or
girl In the State of Virginia who
thinks II really hard matter to Sc
cure them, we would lice to hear from
them, and give some pointers.
All that is necessary to take a long
jump up the list of contestants is TO
make up your mind that you are going
to do IT, Take your receipt book out
and do not come back until you have
tho subscriptions. To be sure. every
one you go to is not going to give you
subscription, for II they came in
that easy there would be thousand
or more contestants and the vote
would soon go into tke millions Ext
there Is one thing sure, II you keep al
il a great many people you see will
give you subscrip lions. and the highe9
your vote goes the more willing your
friends will be to help you Shoy your
supporters that you mean to win and
they Will help YOU No one is
going to help loser, or contes-
tant who is not willing to exert him
self. but nearly every one will sup
port a contestant who works hard and
who Is making a creditable showing.
Think II over carefully boys and
girls. and then get busy. and stay husy,
Nearly two weeks OF the contest have
slipped past. and all VIII be over on
September 20. Not very long yet, and
still plenty OF time II you will take
advantage OF the opportunities that
ore yours Make up your mind that
.L.au GSs ga!ns To- VII, and Than yin. :,