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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01

Carolina. Mrs. Lewis Il. Harvie. Mrs.
James O. Penn. Jr. airs Robert Boyd.
.oI charlotte Courthouse; Mrs: Pinck
ney Williamson Mrs. Julien Meade and
Miss Martha Harvie
Mrs w f. .Averett. OF Lynchburg.
is the guest Of Mrs James ii. Wilson.
West Main Street
Mr. and Airs, A NJ Mcbride hava
returned home after visit to rela-
tives in North Carolina.
MISS India Terrell is attending Bel
mont College. in North Carolina
Mrs. Raymond Hall has returned
from short visit 10 Lynchburg.
MIS- James s. irwin returned Wed
nesday afternoon from a trip 10 Lynch
Ensign smith United states Navy.
was the guest Of friends here this
Midshtpman r. III Marry. OF the
Naval Academy who has been spend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01

talned a number of Asheville's matrons
Friday afternoon at luncheon. at
her home on Haywood street, in honor
of Mrs. Frederick Seeley. of Atlanta,
who is spending the summer in Ashe-
Vile: Mrs. james Wade. Of Mobile,
and Mrs. Raymond Lockwood. of Jer-
sey City, n. !. The affair was a most
delightful one and was heartily en-
joyed by those who attended.
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Temple
ton have announced the engagement
of their daughter. Margaret Elliott, to
Clifford Williams. OF Lynchburg. In
vitations to the marriage, which will
take place at the home of the brides
parents. on South French Broad Ave-
nue.. will be issued within a short
time
Charles Folsom entertained num-
party at his cottage az Marshall for
a few days last Week.. The party was
q most enjoyable one and those who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01
casion with flowers. and lunch was

casion with flowers. and lunch was
served In the dining room.
In honor of her guests. Misses Bat
tie and Brandy. of Florida, who are
visitors, Mrs. Hayw sod Parker enter
tanned most delightfully."- Wednesday
evening al an informal bridge party.
The party was most enjoyable one,
and was attended by n number Of
Ashevlle young women. who we're
charmed to meet Mrs. Park er's visitors
Mrs. George Wright and Miss Luella
GILLIAN entertained. Saturday after
noon at the home of the latter in
Grove Park in hfnor OF Mrs. j. c.
Wright. OF Washington. D. c., who is
most attractive Asheville visitor
The home Of Miss Gillian was tastily
decorated FOR the occasion and the
refreshments which were served at the
conclusion of the Eav-es We're delight
grs. FrancH j. e1emenser enter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01
Danville Social News.

Especial to The Times -Dispatchl
Danville. Va Septc.-bcr 30.-Airs.
Mamie Edmunds entertained lew
friends informally Wednesday after
w. Boswell. on Main street, In honor
of Mrs. George B. jennings, of H!ch.
mond. who Is now visiting rclatives
in Danvilie. Mrs. Edmunds's guests
only included coterle OF friends who
were together at Millboro Springs thie
summer. and a most delightful after
noon was had in recalling many pleas
ant memories OF the summer at the
springs.
Mrs. Jennings, who possesses a love
~ voice. sang several songs delight
fully which proved all ENJOYABLE feat
-Dre of the afternoon. Mrs Edmunds' Is
guests. beside the guest OF honor. In
,cludad Mrs. Ma.hre rs Edmunda OF North
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01

ing his vacation with ME- ana Mfs
tho. Naval ACADEMY.
Miss Angelo Millner has returhen
TO Baltimore, after visit to her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ;. NJ. MINER
West Main Street.
Mrs. w. c. Payne. or Charlottesville,
is the guest of Mrs Kate p. Bass
West Main Street.
Mrs ]. NJ. Featherston has returned
to her home in Augusta, Ga, after
brief stay in Danville.
Miss Grace Leigh Guyer has gone to
Hendersonville, n. c., to spend several
weeks.
Mrs Herman Meyers is attending
Germany.
Mrs. John Boswell was the guest
of relatives in Richmond this week
Miss Landon Harrison. Miss Rivers
Harrison and Misa Sarah Harrison
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01

leave next week for Richmond, where
they will attend the wedding OF Miss
Ella jackson and Donald Harrison,
both of THIS city.
Miss Emmie Jones is entertaining
house party out at bachelors Hail.
this week
Miss Louise Crumpton, who has been
spending the summer with relatives
in Mexico City, Mexico. has returned
home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01
Asheville Social News.
Especial to Ths Times-Dispatcl

Special W lilS
Ashevilla y. c.. September 30.--Afrs.
Theodore F. Davidson entertained witr
a luncheon Friday evening at her
home on Liberty Street, which was n
most enjoyable AFFAIR, and which Mss
enioyed by sixteen guests. who vera
girls of the younger set. The .hoass
was beautifully decorated for the oc-
The evening world., 1911-02-02
SMASHED DOOR
WITH ROCK TO GET
BURGLAR SUSPECT
Furniture Dealer Arrested for
Removing Articles He Says
He Bought From Club.

Two detectives from the East One
Hundred and Fourth street station ar
rested a mai on the charge of burglary
In the hallway OF No. 14Os Park avenue
late last night, smashing in the street
door with a paving stone to get him.
The arrest followed a phone message
TO the police from DR.. David NJ. Brown.
who said that the basement Of his
place at No. 1919 Madison avenue was
being robbed. The basement had been
let to an organization known as the
Rosebud Club. but the members no
longer used the rooms because Of
some question about rent.
Detectives Hyman and Cannon were
sent TO the Madison avenue house and
found no one in the basement They
were Informed hat Henry Dobry, a
secondhand furniture dealer of No. 1903
Park avenue, had removed from the
Madison avenue house several pieces OF
furniture. DR.. Brown had said that an
ice chest. a pier glass. a table and four
chairs had disappeared from the base
The evening world., 1911-02-02
SOME NEW FACTS
FOR
CONSERVATIVES
Doctors Mistakes Corrected.


Cnle-s disease, Of the lungs and chest are
the early. durable stages. any remedy or treat.
ment Il merely an experiment and a waste OF the
patients precious time.
Tho extraordinary success n Or. Andcrson's
treatment and cure OF Iuberrulo.i, and other
stantly obtain q positively correct diagnosis OF
these diseases by hi, Anderson Knight exam
ina,ion.
Dr. Anderson has cured and Is curing csses OF
Consumption. Bronchitis. Asthma and Catarrh
by q new. o1ginsl treatment that will cure. n
the patient will only seek advice In time.
His treatment Is based upon accurate diagnosis
not one medicine. the same thing for every
patient. claiming to cure every disease-but IL q
complete course OF treatment which includes the
scientinr use Of Medicated inhalation. Electrical
and vibratory treatments. together With such
remedies "a tho patient requires. Fresh air and
outdoor exercise sre necessary. but they are not
all that 10 needed for q treatment or cure Of
throat or lung diseases.
II you have any symptoms Of Cstarrh. Asthma.
Bronchitis. Consumption or la Grippe. heed the
warning and consult Or. Anderson about your
trouble at once. while you are durable. and before
tubNels bacili appear o. snous complications
develop. Do not neglect. do not experiment on
yourself, and do not wait for . complete break.
down TO overtaks you.
Dr.. Anderson gives personal examination and
consultation. without charge. at the office. No.
so West 22d st. between 9Th and 9th ave),
New York. Hour. 10 TO 4. Office 10 open on
Monday, wednesday and Friday evenings TIL 9
O'Clock Sundays. II TO q. New book on Tuber.
culoss sent gratis to any address.
The evening world., 1911-02-02
CORONER ORDERS
BODY Of VETERAN
I. IN COFFIN SEIZED
Will Hold Autopsy in Case of
Asa B. Berry Despite
Family's Protest.
WAS INJURED DEC. p.
30 Year Old Soldier Run
Down by Wagon While
Here for Holidays.

An autopsy will be performed to-day
at the Morgue to determine the exac.
cause OF death of Asa. n. Berry, aged
eighty, a veteran of the Army OF the
Potomac In the civil war. whose body
wa seized yesterday while the family
surrounded the coffin at the home OF his
daughter. Mrs. John Davis. No. 210 East
Twenty-elghth street.
Berry died. yesterday morning as a re-
siit OF an accident Dec. %, when a de-
livery wagon ran him down. The mourn.
ing party was halted by attendants
from the Department Of Charities. who
had come after the body, by order OF
Coroners' Physician Leblanc, in the city
dead wagon.
They explained their errand. and then.
a. Mrs. Davis fell to the floor in a
faint, they q rried in one OF the rough
boxes in which tho city poor are placed
Tor burial.
Wrapped In His Flag.
AZ the coffin. which Mrs. Davis had
provided for her aged father. was
opened BY the attendants they found
|, the body Of the soldier wrapped in the
Aak He CdETlcu ~ ~ heeu Va >oh'pohs
] OF the Nineteenth Regiment. Massa-
chusetts Volunteers. and which was
presented TO him by the Theodore
winthrop Post No. IS OF Chelsea. Mass.
II guess he won't need that" said one
Of the morgue attendants as they pulled
The nag from tho body. "As soon as
the doctor gets through o can wrap It
around him again"
Unheeding the protestations Of the
family the attendants carried the body
to the morgue. e
Berry's death was recorded by his
family physician, DR.. Julius Martinson
OF No. eos East Tenth street. a. being
due 10 infection following an operation
which was performed after the accident.
Insisted on Inquest.
A man who said he was q friend of
the driver whose wagon caused the IN
Jury to the man recently called on Mrs.
Davis and explained that in the event
OF Berry's death It would be necessary
10 establish the cause. Although Berry
had medical attendance since the day
he was run down and had been q pa
tient in Bellevue Hospital several weeks
one OF the coroners insisted on the
autopsy.
Berry lived In Chelsea, Mass. He
game here for the Christmas holidays.
The evening world., 1911-02-02
MYSTERIOUS FIRE IN ROOM.
Lamp Exploded, Occupant Says, but
Firemen Find No Trace of II.

Policeman Donlin saw a blaze on the
top floor OF No. 8 Second street at 8
O'Clock this morning, and after sending
in an alarm went to arouse the tenants
OF the four-story building, a rooming
house.
The fire a In the room Of George
Hofhing and did $40 damage. Hofning
said a lamp must have fallen from the
table and exploded. but fireman could
find no evidences Of a lamp. and the
The evening world., 1911-02-02

Fire Marshal was notified to investi-
gate.
IL the excltemen: Mrs. Mary Miller.
eighty years old and almost blind. vas
led down 20 the first floor by her little
niece. who was one OF the coolest per-
sons in the house.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
WHAT WE MIGHT BE.

II HlNK of how much business men could ac-
i complish in public matters if they would
only make the effort successful business man
really owes something TO the community in which
he lives in the way OF public service It may not
necessarily be the holding of public Office for TO
most successful business men holding Office OF
very active participation in politics is distasteful.
They are inclined to leave il all to the politicians
They grumble when things do not 60 right and
then leave it 10 the newspapers to do the kicking
II is true that men with large business interests
have plenty 10 occupy their time and attention.
Many demands are made upon them. But if the
business men through organizations should take
more than passive interest in public affairs, think
os the good that could be accomplished.
Take our ovn city. Any person who has lived
1s-s for soue years must have observed the pro-
g-sss rhzt has teeu made in the business COM
r1riry. That progress is directly reflected in
CTR -sVsrzrers- Tie newspaper advertising col
r-1s are rfs keerest indicators Of the life and
activity ard ersrzy 0f t1s merchants
Cousi-sr the great improvements that have been
made n Nsr<er street the improvements in our
stores and ia TIE way Of doing business Few
cities OF the SIZE o. Wilmington al things con-
siaered giving due weight 70 the stumbling blocks
mat confront our merchants. have better business
men tnan Wilmington. Yet, somehow. We don't
think the business men make their influence for
GOOD IN CIVIC affairs felt as Il should Be
strong and aggressive body OF business men
~ wilmington could get almost ANYTHING REV
wanted in the way of reasonable legislation In.
agne what the voice of the business men neetin7
and speaking through an organization would mean.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04

Suppose each monthly meeting of the Board OF
Trade, for example, were attended by some one
hundred and fifty men who listened to the discus
sions and took part in them. What live and en-
ergetc body it would become. Not that we mean
TO imply that it is dead by any means, but there
is always room for improvement.
Suppose these largely attended meetings should
say that they wanted city charter constructed on
business-like basis that would apply government
TO Wilmington such as big and successful cor
poraton applies business methods.
1t would not be long before our city govern
ment would be on a sound basis. Deficits would
disappear. The city would be having money for
improvements. new spirit would be infused
Talk with any old-tme resident of Wilmington
and he will recall the days when as he says, the
leading men" of the city sat in City Council
And they are familiar names yet. Now if the
leading men in those days thought it important
that the affairs of a small city as Wilmington
then was required their earnest attention and
direction, how much more important it is today
that the direction of the affairs of the city should
be in competent hands. Suppose, for instance,
that men like those whose names appear in our
advertising columns could by some process be got
into City Council, we think il would mean great
deal to the city.
II may be all dream with us, as perhaps the
only way men like these could be put into City
Council would be 10 have them dragged there by a
court process but il is pleasant to- have dreams.
The Journal is thinking of what civic Will
mington is and what it might be.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
NO TINE FOR DIscoURAGEMENT.

GONE people interested in the proposed new
~ charter are inclined to be in the dumps about
the prospects for getting good instrument Con-
siderng the commission as a whole it might in
our judgment have been better, but there is no
real reason for Encouragement. Give the COM
missioners a fair chance
Some critics say there are too many members
who supposed to be conservative corporation
men, Other critics say it is too partisan Still
others declare that there are not enough men on
the commission with progressive ideas There are
other criticisms.
The task of getting a new charter is difficult
one. II tinvoves great deal of labor There are
men on the commission, number of them who
Will no doubt give the subject serious thought and
great study. They are capable of formulating a
satisfactory charter.
Their work, however, is merely to present the
Instrument for the approval of the voters 1t will
be for the voters to decide. While there is
considerable public sentiment for a new charter
there is sentiment opposed TO it. Some people
think the present charter is all right Some peo-
pie stand pat on everything about the city govern
ment. They think the organic law, the tax rate
and all that are as they should be- The battle be-
tween the 'ins" and outs" as it now is, in our
city politics is satisfactory TO them
Considering these various opinions there is we
think, very good chance of getting good char.
ter. The movement at present has the support OF
all the newspapers as we'll as that of many intel
ligent citizens.
Let us therefore help the commission and hone
that its labors will prove satisfactory The com
mission at least has afforded an opportunity for
educational work in city government
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
:: With the ParagrapheKs ::

Our idea Of big is the fellow who will walk
around: and not through, q game of marbles-Dayton
Journal
Mr.. Percy MacKaye says the poet OF today has no
vocation Evidently Percy doesn't read Ohe signs In
the street cars-St Louis Republic
The latest Mrs Nat Goodwin is said to have written
book II all the other Mrs. Nat Goodwns buy It she
will have best seller. r."-Denver Republican
Recent developments at Springfield, ILL.,. would in
dcate that not enough glue put In Mr. Iorimers
whitewash.-Nashville Southern Lumberman.
The country is progressing steadily but surely Ar
kansas statesmen stil put their feet their desks
but they socks-Washingon Post.
After ALL the sacrifice Of woman who narries a
Cleveland has little recompense One such
spouse has Just received s104 900 slimony
Evening Sun.
Philadelphia dentists have contributed 10000 tooth
brushes and $3.50 packages Of tooth powder 10 the
dental dspenssry recently established in the City Hall
for distribution among public school children Den
sts have ever been altruistic class Of men.--New
York Evening Sun.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
cnILEcTING BACK TAXEs.

xATHILE City Council is houndering in des-
wv perate attempt to extricats itself from the
slough of financial dependency would it not be
good idea TO gather in the taxes that are due ana
have not yet been collected?
There is a large amount of taxes uncoheeteo'
ana It seems foolish for Council TO 60 on borrow
ing money and not attempting to realize OIL its
real assets the uncollected taxes.
Year after year some people pay their taxes
promptly, or within a reasonable time, but the
collectors carry large amount for an indefinite
period. The close collection Of taxes may work
hardship on some but it is necessary.
The tax rate should not be increased until
proper effort has been made to collect the taxes
due the city. The city would be in much better
financial condition if we had closer collection
Of taxes and if properties were more equitably
assessed
The average owner Of real estate in the city is
certainly not going TO be pleased If called on TO
pay higher taxes when he knows that others are
much behind in their payments and that still
others are not paying fair share of the burdens
Under the present method of drifting along the
prompt taxpayer is the one who is really carrying
the burdens and an increase of taxes would be un-
fair 10 him so long as it would mean that others
would be permitted to continue as delinquents for
many years.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04

Notice the fight Council has been having
over the election of a Milk Inspector. There are
candidates galore. This is a position which one
would naturally suppose would be thought of first
OF all as having a competent man 20 perform tile
mI ortant duties. But many wards bobbed up
with candidates, and the arguments are that
this or that man should have the Job" because OF
services rendered. 1t is not whether A or B is
the most fitted man for the place. Contests like
that over the Milk Inspector are made worse by
the fact of the ward system of representation in
Council. If the Councilmen we're elected at
large, as contemplated in some city charters ward
politics would disappear. And no tears would be
shed over its disappearance
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
Particularly the Ladies.

Not onl- pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, but gently cleansing and sweet
enins to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of Senna is particularly adapted
10 ladies and children. and beneficial in
all cases in which wholesome. strength
enins and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at al times and
dispels colds. headaches and the pain,
caused by indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that It is the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led unscrupulous dealers to offer imita-
hons which aci Unsatisfactory. There.
fore. when buying. to get its beneficial
effects. always note the full name Of the
Company-Calfomia Fig Syrup Co.,
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of Senns.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
so cents per bottle.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
EDITORIAL OPINION

slider the folly of continuing to build
tinder structures.
Since lumber grew so expensive
there is no longr even the excuse OF
economy for frame construction. In
Bangor itself a freproof roof Of al
most any sort from slate TO tiles is
cheaper than shingles If a proper de-
probation charge is figured. The
relative economy of fireproof walls
is not so striking, but considering the
fire risk to the individual and the
coniagration risk to the community
they pay in the end.
If town is not prepared to go SC
far as to prohibit frame construction
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
:: Personal and Pertinent ::

good wife is heavens greatest gift to man and the
rarest gem the earth holds remarked Mr. Jarphley the
other morning "She is his JOY his inspiration and hs
very soul Through her he learns to reach the pure
and true. and her loving hands lead him softly over
the rough places. She is''- jeremiah" said Mrs
Jarpny solemnly Jeremiah, what Vickedness have
you been up to now?-Truth.
A Pittsburg mans young daughter, aged O. remark
ed at the table the other day; Father II YOU did not
chew tobacco you would live longer" To which the
father replied; Daughter, your grandfather chewed
tobacco all his life and he lived be 7s Your brother
never chewed or smoked. and he only lived to be
years of age"
Evening journal., 1911-05-04

altogether---New York has never done
that--it is always possible to break
up the mass Of tinder houses of run
ming zones from side TO side within
which only tireproof construction is
allowed. This device will generally
confne fire to the quarter in which
it breaks out.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
THURSDAY. MAY a. 1911
BOOST THE CLUB.

II HE baseball season opened auspiciously for
L Wilmington yesterday. Congratulations TO
the owners of the club and the players Whining
ton for many years has wanted a professional
nine The interest in the national game has been
intense II has been demonstrated that a club
which PLAYED good ball or even fairly good ball
will be supported in Wilmington.
Efforts in the past TO secure club that would
win the support Of the fans proved failure, al
though much time and money we're devoted TO
trying to have creditabe club and much money
was lost.
The gentlemen who have promoted the present
club took hold of il in the midst of many obstacles
But they persevered and we-have the club. II
thew maintain a fairly good standard, The Journal
believes they will not have cause TO complain Tor
lack of support If the club should rank at the
tor notch or near the top notch. The Journal is
inclined 10 think the town will go baseball mad.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
Our finder Cities.

Our Tinder Cities.
New York World.
1t was natural that Bangor, where
the lumber OF the great Penobscot
Valley reaches tide-water, should
have been built of wood while wood
was cheap. That fact cost the city a
s6,000,000 fire.
There are probably nearly a thous-
and towns and cities in the United
States Of from 5000 inhabitants up
ward in any one of which a catas-
trophe proportionately as great is
daily invited by the same cause. Not
alone our big cities but every com
pact centre OF population should con-
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
Tn SAL ABnnAn

Joseph c. Twitmyer Of Buffalo, n.
Y, superintendent of the Buffalo
Leather Company, is spending a few
days at the home OF his father and
another, Superintendent and Mrs
George w. Twitmyer No. 1909 Jefrer-
son street, before sailing for London
Paris and several other European
cities.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04
oHERs.pARENTH MEETING.

The Teachers-Parents' Association
Of Central Presbyterian Church will
meet tonight in the church parlors.
Or. Norman Winner will deliver an
address on Preventive Dentistry for
Children" AS Friday is the usual
meeting night, attention is called to
the change to Thursday.
Evening journal., 1911-05-04

Baltimore was carried by the Democrats on
Tuesday by narrow margin, but the loan ordi.
nances for Sl7000,0O0 we're approved bv
large majority The Maryland metropolis will thus
enter upon campaign of extensive improvements.
Baltimore has been very backward in keeping pace
with other cities in this kind of progress.