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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
PERFECT HEALTH
MEANS HAPPINESS.
Halt the Population in Largo
Cities Are Rundown and
DebiIitated

he sooner the city man reaches a
state OF mind tina, keeps constantly be-.
iore MN as Il living, active, impclling
force the fact that good health means
happiness, the better OFF he will be-" saw
the specialists who arc sent here to intro.
duce the remarkable new tonic. iona
Vita"
~ great majority OF those who have
called at the drug store to have US explain
the nature OF our PREPARATION continued
one OF these specialists, have frankly
sald that they were suffering from ncr-
vousnesS and were all run down, with no
energy or ambition These symptoms in
dicatc only one thing, and that is that
thcy are suffering with the same trouble
that effects more than onc-half OF the
population in all big cities, where the.
strain OF metropolitan life produces the
modern plague, nervous debility.
we are now living in fast age. A
h!sh state OF civilization makes us am
oltlous, and in our mad rush to achieve
success we lind ourselves carclessly ex-
cecdinS natures limitations We do not
stop Tor repairs until our conditions are
serious and alarming, and we can't 60
further along. Finally, in the prasb OF
debility, we lose our ambition, and in its
place assume state Of languor, decline
and depression.
Nervous Debility is miserable and
most dreaded condition OF the body. The
organs are all disordcrcd, and nine times
out OF ten the system needs a complete
reJuvenation. Nerve food is required,
new blood is needed and buoyant spirits
are necessary TO make us feel that we are
once more in healthy, original condition..
we have preparation that will ac-
comPhsh this very thing. 'Tona Vita
viii relieve those suffering from such
complaints as nervousness, stomach and
bowel trouble, poor digestion. headaches.
pains IN the back, constipation, poor cir.
culatlon, cold feet, depression and de-
sPondcncy. The preparation is pleasant
to take, its effect is Immediate, and it
proves lasting source OF benefit and
relief"
Those Of the public, whether man or
woman, who are suffering with organic
weakness, would do we'll to see these spc-
clalists and have them explain the nature
OF their preparation. They vii! be at the
Polk Miller Drug Store, S34 East Main
Street, Tor a short time, and will gladly
meet all callers between the hours OF 9
a. NJ and +. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
HOUSE BILLS

under Iulc 81:
To Committee for Courts of Justice.
by Mr. banks: y bill comforting upon the
council. OF citcr. having by the last United
Stnt.s census q population OF more than
condemnation, lease or otherwise, the prop
criy in whole or part OF any private or pub
lie service corporation operating water
FoEks system, chartered for the purpose
Of acquiring OF operating such system: and
providing Tor condemnation proceedings in
regards thereto
by Mr. White, o: Rockbridse: \ b!l 10
amend and rs-enuct section t052 OF the Code
OF Virginia In relation 10 wri;s OF error :
where iie when FOR accused, when for
State.
BY Mr.. Bell. y bill to amend and re-en-
act section 1881 Of the Code OF virginia.
by Mr.. Evans: bill 10 amend and re-
enact section sa51 81 the code OF Virginia,
1876 providing when u person sentenced to
col !incm.nt In county Jail may be compelled
TO work on public roads.
"y MY Watts: y bill 10 require all dceds
conveying real estate To show on the face
thereof tho color OF grantor and grantee.
To Committee OH General Iews.
tr MI Rutherford: y bill to repeal
sembiy of Virginia, establishing state
Board OF .tccountancy.
~ NJ. Coleman. .; Norfolk. y bill TO
prevent the making or publication Of false
or exaggerated statements concerning tho
affair: pocuniary conditions. or property OF
eny corporation. Joint stock association. CO.
tt-' 'h'iS'p OF lnulNtuuAI ana To provide
punishment therefor
by Mr. RaAcs: \ bill to prevent minors
from carrying hreerns and liking penalty
for same.
To Committee on Schools and Colleges.
by Messrs. Walton and Martin: 4 bill
TO repeal sections 1850 1881 md 1859 OF the
Cod. Of Virginia. heretofore amended
and to repeal sections itS5. liS6 1867 and l,T,
OF the Cod" OF Virginia. and 10 amend and
rc-cnnct section $50 OF the Code of virginia
as heretofore amended: and 10 amend and
fe-chHct Seetione 1879. ii5i and t4S7 o. tho
Code ot Virginia.
10 Committee on MILITIA and Police.
by MI White. of Rockhrdgc: a bill to
amend and rc-cnact section 1919 Code of
virginia o: 1901. providing Tor the officers
OF the Virginia Military Institute 10 be mart
OF the militia and commissioned
10 Committee on Counties, Citir. and Towns
By Mr.. Banks: \ bill to amend and re-
enact an act approved March H. 1905, en-
tilted an act providing tho method by which
cities and towns In this Commonwealth NAV
vote upon the Issuance Of bond. conte,npnt-
ed 10y clause Is OF section lc1 OF the Constt-
tuition.
y" Committee on Special. Private and Local
Legislation.
6J Mr, Banks: Two bills to amend m act.
providing charter for the city of Norfolk
To Committee On Roads aud Internal Nayi-
by Mt Wise. bill TO amend an act for
WORKING roads in the county OF Loudoun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
Ground Limestone Facts
For Legislators

DO you know that In 1886 and 1887
two plants for grinding limestone Wepa
established In Shenandoah county. Vir.
gina, TO prepare ground limestone for
farmers. and were abandoned two years
thereafter because the farmers, altar
a fair trial. found II uneconomicaI and
refused to buy the product7
Do you know that on the farm of
Mt. e. w. Heater. In Frederick county,
virginia. where tho limestone dust
from tho Valley Turnpike has been
blowing over his fields for sixty years.
he failed to got stand Of alfalfa until
lime?
See Mr.. Heaters letter in Southern
Planter of April, 1911. .S'1'-
a visit to Norfolk county. Virginia,
Will show You that farmers are grow
Ing hedge fences along the shell roads
to protect their. fields from the oyster
shell dust. Which makes their soil I'M
produotivA -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
ROAD WORK AIDED
BY CONVICT LABOR
ltIontinued from DIST page.)

from $50 TO s25 PER month. 1t was
supposed the bill was passed OH Satur
day by vote of Is to S, but 1t has
been found that not only a majority
of those voting, but also two-ffths Of
the members OF the body. Is necessary to
pass a bill. Therefore the measure
was defeated. a motion was made to
reconsider. but not acted upon. Three
days have passed, and no new motion
can be made. II is supposed that no
motion to this effect would be made
hy the eight men who votsd against
the bill. and who are adjudged to be
upon the winning side. The parliament
tary point may come before the Senate
to day.
In that body the sbate will be con-
tinued on the constitutional amendment
allowing another vote this year on the
continuance In office of city treasurers
and commissioners OF the revenue.
Rolling Stock Dill.
The House has n special order for
1890 to-day in the shape Of the VIII
liams rolling stock bill. II ie not I'm
probable that an effort will be made to-
amend 1t in accordance with the terms
Rf tina ssnate hilb--Ae per cent. to home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
temporarily NOT exceeding

borrow temporarily not exceeding
$4,000.
TO amend the charter OF the city Of
suffolk.
To require the board Of bridge com
missioncrs OF Falmouth Bridge. in the
county Of Stafford, to lot out the col
Letting OF tolls and keeping Of said
bridge 10 the highest bidder.
To amend the present law in rela-
ton TO appointment OF commissioners
In chancery.
To amend the Code VI Virginia in
regard to the effect nf tho decree in
suits for the sale of contingent es-
tates.
To amend the law III relation to the
leTceinS, ditchinG ana draining OF
swamps and overlooked lands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
Sample Bottle Free by Mail

: That those VINO are seeking health and
strength for themselves, children, rels-
lives or friends may experience the life
giving properties of this exclusive Nor
way gold medal oEonlzed cod liver oil
medicinal food enulsion-es we'll az TO
Know OEomulsion superiority-in being
most paiatabie and easy to take gen-
erous s-oz. bottle will be Bent by mali to
those who send addresses by postcard or
Istter to ozomulsion. Hs Pearl St, N. I.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
Letter to
DR.. kiimer & Co.,
Bin9hamton, Is. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You.

Send to Or. killner & Co, Bingham
ton, \. Y, for sample bottle. II will
convince any ono. You will also receive
a booklet Of valuable information, telling
all about tho kidneys and Lladdcr. When
writing be sure and mention the Rich
mond Daily Times Dispatch Regular
flltycent and onc-dollar size bottles for
sale AT all drug stores.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07

Ihe color OF grantees and grantors
in deeds will be shown in the vrit,nf.s
IL b'll proposed yesterday in the
House by William Watts becomes law
IN addition. clerks when making mn
iistS or transfers for commissioncrs
OF the revenue are required TO state
whether the parties are white or color
cd. - Nooi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07

~ Dill to abolish the State Board or
Accountancy was offered in the Hons
yesterday by John Rutherford. This
board was created BY the last Legis-
iaturc, Tor the purpose of examining
applicants to practice the protcssion
Oh certified public accountant, and il
mas held several examination and
granted licenses
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07
Mistaken Diagnosis Doctors
Guess Wrong Again

About five years ago wrote to you that
had been terrible sufferer from kidney
and bladder troubles, and that my ply.
slcian informed me that my left kidney
was in such condition that there was no
hope tor my recovery. was advised to
try your Swamp Root as last resort, and
after taking four Gfty.ccnt size bottles
passed gravel stone which weighed ten
grains. afterwards forwarded YOU this
gravel stone. Have had no return OF any
trouble since that time. and cannot saw
too much in favor Of your wonderful pre-
p5aration, swamp Root, which cures after
physicians fail
Very truly yours,
;, +. H. HORNE,
Route 5. Box 80. Roscboro, y. c.
Personally appeared before me, this
3lst day OF July, 1000, +. II. Horne, who
subscribed the above statement and made
oath that the same is true in substance
and in fact. JAMES NJ. HALL,
Notary Public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07

made II last for life. but accepted the
amendment.
the supervisors of King and Queen
ana hing William counties arc pcr-
mltted to convey rights OF way through
poorhousc farms to the Northern Neck
Kaiiroad. In bill offered by +. wv
smith. and reported favora6ly yes
G teraay by the House Committee on
counties. Cities and Towns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-07

then all tho facts should be brought
ou,--thc sooncr the better.
Statement of Complatn,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
..,,-iqbt. 1911, Street & Smith
COPY '19ti. by Dodd, Mead & Coz
ronAy S INsTALLMENT.

not extensively said; but the con
I was 'axn~essed was absolute. Sweet
7v" -o,ognized the tone, as one OF
iis a.d irvardly laid down his arms
iH .,Ia never like the man; there was
cou.s ron in his fiber; but he had to
I'yI.age that as a foe he was lnVuI-
NOV 10y, sTd therefore admirable to one
IaO r,5 the good sense to appreciate
p mt want to believe you" Thus
r.,,5erson supplement his former
p,g' For if 1 were to attribute
''eH ,...ors to her, I should have to ac-
use ,. ,5,,s that they were written to an
OWL u,9n than myself And this would
'el .,t5i7g but agreeable to me. Now
al. st No., 10 my room and to my work
80 s,and the rest of the evening or
" .aaJ night. if you will, listening at
T s,Io As heretofore, the labor will
a IN "J ours and the Indifference mine.
,, a., satirical play of feature which
Wv ,ardIv be called smile, he nodded
: lsf, The room.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
. . The Manicure Lady Q .
By William F. Kirk

telling me about the hallucination that
you had ?" asked the Head Barber.
Sure / will tell you, George" was
the answer. Il dreamed that l was a
barber!"
You like to kid, don't you?" said the
Head Barber after a moment of ST.
lence. why don't you tell about
dream that really happened, if you want
to talk about dreams? Instead of talk
ing up and telling me a lot about real
Nightmares. you have to be clown to
try and get my goat. Now, 1 will tell
you a real nightmare, one that I had
the other night"
oh, let's hear it, George! What was
.it?"
"Only another dream" said the Head
Barber. 81 dreamed that l was Mani
cure Lady,"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09

Il@ GORGE" asked the Manicure
T Lady, what is a 'hallucina-
tlon?' had an argument
about it with the old gent last night,
He said it meant where a fellow had
to get rats in his garnet and be all the
time thinking somebody was chasing
him Brother Wilfred must have one
Of them things if that is the truth, be-
cause, goodness knows, George, there is
more than one chasing hIm-all credi-
tors and collectors. But to get back
to the word 'hallucination. | told the
old gent that he was mistaken. | told
him it meant what the doctors do to all
the kids at school when there is a
smallpox scare. Was I right?'
"As near right as you ever get, kid
dc" said the Head Barber sweetly. THE
old gent, as you call the father that
brought you into the world to sharpen
orange sticks, was right. You was
wrong. Vaccination was the word you
was thinking about
You're the old original correcter,
amt you, George?" sneered the Mani
cure Lady. IF you had been living
just before the first flood I wish could
have saw you around telling Noah how
to build the ark and how to herd all
them animals into the boat in pairs, so
he wouldn't get confused. OF all the
sure thing know -it-all guys that ever
lived Won are the cream
but must tell you about the hallu-
cination that / had the other night
The doctor told me go afterward. any
how and he called it a halucination.
hollered so loud in my sleep that | woke
myself up. There was cold sweat all
over my womanly brow My hands
was shaking like the hands of a muir
der car chauffeur making his getaway
Some strange fear clutched me, George;
one of them vagabond, indefinite fears
that them novelists tells about and
whether you believe it or not, | couldn't
bulge a inch. When / was a kid | read
all that Dante's Furnace. or whatever
they call It, and seen the illustrations
by a man named Gustave Gate or Gus
tave Wore. or something like that, but
you can bet your life, George, that they
wasn't half so terrible as the dream
had, the hallucination / was telling you
about
We'll, young lady, would you mind
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
initials Only y By Anna Katherine Creme
4 Thrilling Mystery Story Of Modern Times

ished top of his ever present cane. con-
veyed a secret complacency which called
up a fash of discontinue to his greatly
irritated companion.
He says that, does he? You found him
on the whole tolerably straightforward,
Ell? A hard nut; but hard nuts are usu-
ally sound ones. Come, now! prejudice
aside, what's your honest opinion of the
man you've had under your eye and ear
for three solid weeks? Hasn't there been
the best of reasons for your failure?
Speak up, my boy. Squarely, now"
Il can't. L hate the fellow. | hate any
one who makes me look ridiculous He
we'll well, if you'll have it, sir, 1 will say
this much. If it weren't for that blasted
coincidence of the two deaths equally
mysterious, equally under his eye, I'd
stake my life on his honesty. But that
coincidence stamps me and-and a sort of
feeling l have here"
It is to be hoped that the slap he gave
his breast, at this point carried off some
of his superfluous emotion. You can't
account for feeling, Mr. Gryce. The
man has no heart He's as hard as
rocks.
"a not uncommon lack where the head
plays so big a part We can't hang him
on any such argument as that You've
found no evidence against him."
"N-no" The hesitating admission was
only a proof of Sweetwater's obstinacy.
Then listen to this The test with the
letters failed, because what he said about
them was true. They were not meant for
him Miss Challoner had another lover"
"Only another? ] thought there were a
half dozen, at least"
Another whom she favored. The let
ters found in her possession-not the ones
she wrote herself, but those which were
written to her over the signature O. B.
were not all from the same hand. Elk
perts have been busy with them for a
week, and their reports are unanimous.
The o. B. who wrote the threatening
| lines acknowledged to by Orlando Broth
ersOn was not the O. B. who penned all
of those love letters. The similarity in
| the writing misled us at first, but once
the doubt was raised by Mr. Challoner's
| discovery of an allusion in one of them
which pointed to another writer than Mr..
| BrOtherson, and experts had no difficulty
in reaching the decision ] have men
toned"
Two o. BIS! Isn't that incredible,
MI Gryce?"
Yes, it is incredible: but the incredi-
bic is not the impossible. The man
you We been shadowng denies that these
expressive effusions of Miss Chanoner
were meant for him. Let us see. then, if
we can find the man they were meant
| for"
The second o. B.?"
| Yes"
/ Sweetwater's face instantly lit up.
DO you mean that latter my eyre
gious failure-am not to be kept on the
ounces seat? That you will give me this
new job"
Yes. We don't know of a better man.
1t isn't your fault, you said it yourself
that water couldn't be squeezed out of a
milestone"
To Be Continued in Next Issue
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
A CASE FOR THE DENTIST.

A great house warming was taking
place at the Dougal McDougal place.
There was game to hunt, ghosts to dit
to, and good food and wine withal.
There were bagpipes and haggis. dane
ers and singers. To crown all, Dougal
McDougal had ordered a 5000 piano
from London.
He went up to town, but decided not
to take it down with him, as it was
too bulky. Instead, he had it sent on.
When he finally returned he asked his
trusted retainer If the piano had ar
rived.
"Weel," the former replied, she's as
RIGHT as We cud expect. She slipped as
she was ganging tae the hoose and
broke a few of her front teeth, but
can ma think she's really hurt"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
COunte rfeits.

Read what one GREATEST NEWSPAPERS IN AMERICA
a7 On this subject:
The manufacturers Of Caoa have been compelled spend hundreds
thousands dollars amare the public with the signature Chas Fletcher
This has been eceatd by pirates counterng the Casoa trade
mark This couneng not only against the propetors Castor
but against the growing generation All persons should be careful that
a bears the signature of Ch Fletcher they would guard the health
children Parents and mothers in particular ought to carefully examine
the a advertisements which have been appearing this and to
member that the wrapper Of every bottle Of genuine Casoa bears the fac-simile
signature Ca Fletcher under whose supervision it has been manufactured
continuously for thirty Phj1adezpAo Bulletin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
Up-to-Date Jokes

Hugo Arnot. the historian of Edin-
burgh was one day waited upon by a
woman who requested him to advise
her how she might best get rid of an
admirer whose opportunities caused
her annoyance. The woman was the
reverse of fascinating, and Arnot be-
ing indisposed to fatter her vanity,
replied:
'Oh, you had better marry the fell
low"
Marry him" replied the astonished
woman u would see him hanged
first"
Marry him, then" persisted the hu-
morist, and I'll bet he'll soon hang
himself"
The young undergraduate was hailed
before his tutor. He had exceeded his
leave by no less than two days.
We'll" said the professor what
have you to say for yourself?'
I'm awfully sorry" replied the un-
dergrad II really couldn't get back
before ] was detained by most i'm
portant business"
The professor looked at him sternly.
$50 you wanted two more days of
grace, did your" he asked
NO. sir" answered the young man,
off his guard for the moment-"of
Marjorie"
farmer one day noticed two boys
looking with covetous eyes at his
tempting fruit. so he ordered them
away Some time afterward, when he
returned, he saw the boys sitting
astride of his orchard fence.
Didn't / tell YOU" he roared that
you couldn't come in here"
We're not coming in answered one
of the boys, whose pockets were bulging
suspiciously; we're going back
Traveller (at a crowded hoteD How
much do | owe you? What's my bill?
Landlord-Let me see; your room
was
Traveier-But ] didn't have any room.
/ slept on the billiard table.
Landlord-Ah, well; two shllings an
hour
Curran was one day walking with a
friend who, hearing "A person say
curiosity" for curiosity exclaimed:
How that man murders the English
llanguage!"
Not so bad as that replied Curran.
He has only knocked an i out"
rs your married life one grand,
/
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
ADVICE TO THE LOVELO RN y By Beatrice Fairfax

day she will call me upon the tele-
phone and say she is sorry she re-
fused me. She is eighteen years old
and l am nineteen. l still think
the world of her butts growing
weaker every day. 49, r. G.
1t seems to me that if your love for
the girl is dying, your troubles are
reaching peaceful solution. Don't try
to revive it. A forced love is never
long-lived You have not hing to re-
greet and, while you may doubt it now,
you will in time find that loving an
other girl viii come very easy
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
A VELVET TAILOR MADE
In Red and Blue.
DON'T TRY TO REVIVE 1T.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
| met a young girl about six
months - and fell in love with
her at first sight. and she did the
same. Nobody in the world could
have treated her better than did,
and yet she wants to go out with
other fellows. She refuses to go
out with me one day, and the next
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
NEW BLANKET COAT
With Striped Rsvers and Cuffs.

today more crazy for him than
ever.
His mother is very much against
me, the reason not amounting to
anything. He continues to love me
through it all. Do you think |
would be justified in marrying him
in about three years?
MARGARET.
You have been true to each Other
for three years; three years more O
such loyalty will entitle you to mar
riage and happiness. no matter who oh.
jects. No one could ask a greater tes
of fitness for matrimony than six years
of faithfulness.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
MARGARET.
YOUR PARENTS KNOW BEST.

YOUR PARENTS KNOW BEST.
Dear Miss Fairfax:
! am a young girl sixteen years
of age. / am in love with a gentle
man who is nearly thirty. He
wishes me to marry him in the
spring, but my parents object
greatly, as they say ] am far too
young They will not allow me to
have anything to do with him. |
can't give him up, because ! love
him too much and he loves me. /
have only known him three months.
But it doesn't seem that short
HEARTBROKEN NEDRA.
Fourteen years difference In age,
when the weight of years is on the
mans side, is not too great.
But you are only sixteen you have
known him only three months, and
your parents object
Under these circumstances either
you must give the man up, or enter
into an agreement to wait till you are
older. You owe your parents this con-
cession. Remember my dear, that their
love is without any element of selfish
ness.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
YOU CERTAINLY WOULD.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
| am a young girl of eighteen,
and considered very good looking.
Three years ago ! met young
man. Although | was d mere child,
| loved him and he loved me, as
he professed. This same true love