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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
JAIL SENTENCE
FOR M|LIT|AHAN
Private Punished for Cursing
Officer-Colonel's Case
Still Unsettled.

For cursing superior officers. H W.
Mccormick, member OF Company c.
Fourth Infantry. of Newport News,
has been given sentence by military
authorities Of ten days In jail aud a
line OF $50 and costs. 1t is understood
that this carries al,o d!shonorablc dis
chaTge from tho company. Mccormick
has been arrested ana Is In the New
port News Jail He is said to DO only
twenty one years old
In this connection. similar CHARGES
against Colonel T j. nottingham,
commander Of the Fourth infantry.
arc still being held up on the report
of the court or inquiry which looked
into the case. Ten months has elaps ed
since Chaplain Parker. OF the regi-
mcnt, rendered his resignation because
OF the language used by Colonel Not
tinEham toward officers OF the Vir-
sinin Volunteers. Yet the matter has
not hscn disposed Of
The private Is in TALL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
CAMP A|GN
. FOR 500 MEMBERS
Retail Merchants Association
Expects to Secure Them in
Sixty Days.

The Retail Merchants Association
has started a campaign to increase Its
membership from 800 10 500 in sixty
days AND from the amount of interest
aroused 1T is almost certain tina, tho
total number Will run above the
figure which the association has set
out TO obtain. Formed eight years
ago, the organization has become 6
power IN the community and the bcne-
MS which fall direct TO members is
the strong point which has made A.
invaluable TO those identified with H.
nile the plans have been generally
discussed. President G. T. Norman said
yesterday that representative OF
every line OF business In the associa-
ton would be appointed a Chairman to
work that branch He will name his
own working committee, and when
the movement is actually launched at
q meeting 10 be held on Thursday
night II IS expected that the program
VIII DC In such shape that the 200 ne..-
members Will be enrolled In remark
ably short time.
The association has proved its
value 10 tho merchants and to the
community" said President Norman.
and We want prospective members
TO realize that fact. One OF Its big
advanta ges is the elimination Of worth
less advertising schemes. so that now
the merchant is not forced to support
every overnight scheme or else sur
Ter for his refusal. With twenty
committees In the Held the plan can
be explained quickly and intelligently.
aud with 500 members the assocta-
lion viii have still' greater influence
In every movement for the welfare
and upbuild!nG of the city"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
ROWE PROMOTED
TO STATE OFFICE
Dairy Inspector Becomes Deputy
Commissioner, With En-
larged Duties
NEW LAWS GOVERNING LABOR
Statutes Will Be Enforced-Un.
usual Complaint of Tree
Blight.

Announcement Is made of the ap-
pointment of Peyton Rowe to be Dep
uty State Dairy and Food Commits
sioner Mr. Rowe succeeds B. l. Pur-
cell. VINO was recently made assistant
commissioners by the State Board OF
Agriculture. Tho changes are promo
tions In each instance.
For three years MIR. Rowe has been
dairy inspector for the department
He will continue to discharge his old
duties and Will In addition be in di-
rect control of the campaign Tor build
Ing up tho dairy industry In this state,
OF whose small proportions tho people
are SO much ashamed. Mr. Rowe's
work for the dairies IS highly COM
mended by Commissioner Saunders
Mr.. Purcell Is in charge OF the food
section of the department.
The new deputy commissioner Is q
son OF Captain NJ y. Rowe. OF Fred
ericksburg. and Ia n graduate OF Cor
nell
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
PLAN
IN POLICE COURT
Chauffeur Fined $50 for Reck-
less Driving, Pays $40 Down
and $40 a Week.

Ten dollars down and ten a week
for four weeks. Just like the buy
now land pay later" instalment houses.
is the punishment meted out in Police
Court for reckless automobile drivers.
AT all events. that Is the way John L.
Williams. taXicab chauffeur. liked
things yesterday morning in Justice
Crutchnelds tribunal.
Williams was fined $50 for reckless
driving. but he told the court that he
had but $40. However. he promised TO
pay $40 each week until his debt due
she city for endangering the life and
limb of pedestrians and occupants of
other vehicles. was satisfied. With
this understanding Williams left the
courtroom.
Williams was reported several days
ago by Bicycle officer Napier for
burning the wind" In the West End
at night His case was called in
Police Court, but went over until yes
tcrday. when I've was punished on the
instalment plan.
The City jail now holds many
prisoners who wero unable to pay
their fines for such trlfling offenses as
crap shooting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
WHITE RIBBON DAY


To-Morrow.
Tomorrow Will DO "Whio Ribbon" day
In Richmond IN. Wornan's Christian Tenn
perance Union Will be in charge OF sta
lions in PronIncn; places throughout the
city. The proceeds w!ii be used to defray
the expenses OF the State convention. which
VIII be held In Richmond tho first week IN
October.
The following IS lis; Q: stations AND the
names or eas!rmcn IN charge. who will he
assisted hv 4 corns ~ workers:
Broad Street. First TO Ninth Mrs. r W.
banner and her L. r. L. girls and boys:
Chcsa pcake AID Ohio Depot, Mrs. 6. c. Car
penter and Mrs. O. w Toombs: Polk
Millers. Mrs Vaughan Lloyd: Fourteenth
and Main. Mrs. Joseph Robinson, OF south
Richmond; Twenty-nfth and Broad Mrs
Walter Lcidy: post-oriice, Miss Pearl VAL
entine and Mrs. j. y. Lee; ElSa station
and West Broad Street. Mrs. William Bick-
e-s and Mrs. W l.. Bales: South Richmond.
Mrs. Adams tchalrman); Wood land Heights
Mrs. George T. Muudy; wililanss Drug
Store. Church I'm. Miss Virginia Farrar
and Mrs. Lee Lyon; Eighth and Main Mrs
NJ I. Carter: seventh and Main Mrs
Julia g. Gay; Jefferson Hotel and West
Main. MISS Ber;ie Bickers: Central y NJ G
a.. Mrs John Tirer; Northside store. High
icJld .'ark. Miss Annie Edmundson and
virginia ouIrlcs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
MUCH PLANT BLIGHT
Unusual Amount of Complaint in Nir-
giniu Bulletins Issued.

II the complaints received by Com
missioner Koiner are a criterion, more
blight exists in Virginia this year
than usual. lie Is constantly in re-
ceipt OF twizs and small branches
showing the presence of blight, and
asked for information as TO its source
and elimination.
The fruit growers of the state are
caiiy than ever before, in Mr.. Koincrs
opinion, and it may be that the greater
attention paid to such matters IS re-
sponsible for the increased complaint.
More is found because more is sought
for, But II may be unusually plentiful!
this season.
y complete bulletin issued by tho
Department OF Agriculture, and sent
free on application of Mr. Koiner
gives remedies for injurious insects
and spray formulas of all sorts. Yet
the commissioner knows that blight is
difficult to keep down. since there is
new growth, practically. after each
rain.
Among the farmers bulletins stu
In print and ready for free distribu-
ton are the following: Poultry rais-
Ing In Virginia; hog cholera; growing
alfalfa in Virginia; potato growing;
hog raising iz virginia; the apple
orchard-how to plant and spray.
remedies for Injurious insects and
spray formulas; Improvement of tho
soil; home mixing of fertilizer
The next bulletin. now in press,
Will be devoted to live stock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
NEW LABOR LAWS
Department Prepares to Enforce stat
utes Under Its Jurisdictton

uNcs tDuer Its JuTiHulcttOn.
State Labor Commissioner Doherty
is sending out to all parties In interest
copies of the new laws which II will
be his duty 10 enforce, and which will
be in effect next Friday. This is in
tended as a gentle reminder that com
pliance with the statutes will be fully
expected.
Some tine will elapse before the law
governing mine Inspections will he in
full working order. Its provisions
will be put into effect as rapidly as
possible. but a vast amount of detail
is 10 be worked out, and the new In
spector Will have his hands full for a
long time In tho work of organiza-
ton.
After next Friday 1t will unlawful
to employ woman for longer than ten
hours in any one day in a workshop
or in q mercantile establishment. cX-
cepting on Saturday. Heretofore the
law has applied to manufacturing es-
Establishments. There was some doubt
If the statute had reference to alter
ing departments of stores, and so the
law was amended TO cover the point.
Saieswomcn are protected from more
than ten hours OF labor except on
Saturday, but an effort to include
laundries failed in the state Senate.
Beginning Friday, railroads must
pay their shop employees at least twice
each month. This act was fought by
the railroads on the ground that there
would be extra cost in bookkeeping
Other railroad men did not ask for
tho new provision.
Changes In the law relating to san
itary arrangements where females are
employed are also made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
PUPILS GET HONORs
Miss COlqnItt's School Rewards Many
for Good WnrL

ltT tsoou W oTk.
The following pupils received honors
at Miss Colcuitt's School. which closed
on Thursday:
Girls receiving first honors-NEiss
Kathleen Rogerson. Miss Eleanor VIII
liams Miss .Leonora Straus. Miss
Louise Michaels, Miss Alice WI
liams.
Second honors-Miss Julia Millhiser
Miss Anne I.ecky.
Boys receiving first honors-Master
Hugh Davis. Master Edwin Marye
Master James Lccky, Master Archie
Harris. Master William Boyd, Master
Edward Alvey, Master Charlie Roger
son, Master Minor Harris
Certificates for imrovcment in the
studies of their class-Master Austin
Sydnor. Master Marvin Nuckols, Miss
Mary Davis, Miss Ethel Hester
Certificates for Improvement in pen
anship-Master Austin Sydnor, Mas
ter Charlie Rogerson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
Monumental and All Saints' Going To
NirEinim ncnch ON June II

Among the many out-of-door events
that are scheduled for the near future
Is the annual picnic of the Monumental
and All saints Sunday schools at Vjr-
GINA Peach on June ~. The trip WIN
be made over the Norfolk and Western
Railway going by tho way OF Nor
members OF the schools are looking
forward with great pleasure to a din
In the Atlantic and view of Cape
Henry and the many attractions 4 al
no doubt take advantage of the ex-
cursion to try their luck at Lake
Smith or Lynnhaven Bay. where the
Hshirg is fine. The magnificent new
pac!lion and bathhousc at virginia
Beach. as well as the many side
amusements. will he thrown opcn to
the eXcursionists. and every prepare
ton Will be made for their entertain
ment and enjoyment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
BIJOU'S FLY FILMS
SHOWDANGEROFPEST

over for daily exhibition during the
whole of this week.
Yesterday afternoon, there was o
large attendance OF teachers. public
officials, and others interested In tho
success OF the crusade, and Dr. Levy
was asked many question by those
seated IN the darkened house as to
methods of tepcllins and destroying
the Hy ana all his works. all of which
lie answered promptly and fully.
DR.. Levy considers these pictures such
a valuable means of educating the pub
tic III the Importance OF the objeot
sought to be attained by The Times
Dispatch and the department which no
represents that he has cheerfulIy agreed
to continue TO lend the aid OF the De-
partment of Health to a full under-
standing of the pictures during every.
run OF the film throughout the week,
ana VIII. either in person or through
his chief assistant. with whom he Will
alternate, deliver his interesting and
instructive explanation OF the picturea
every afternoon and evening. together
with advice from the scientific and
practical standpoint as to the best
methods OF Kidding the community OF
the pest.
The regular performances at the
Bijou run from 2:30 to $3.50 o'clock In
the afternoon and from 1880 to 10:f5 in
the evening. during which hours inter-
esting mot ton pictures in lklnemacolor
and in black and white will be shown.
as well as the fly pictures, but tho
length of time required for each reel
has been SO accurately observed that
the management Is able to state posi-
lively that at 8 80 and $3.50 the pictures
OF The Fly Pest" VIII be run. accom-
panied by illuminating and Instructive
remarks by scientists from the Health
Department
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09

In connection with the campaign
now being wngcd against tho house
ny and it's germ bearing activities bv
The Times dispatch and the health
authorities Of the city. so much inter-
est mas been cvinced in the exhibition
at the Eliou theatre of the striking
motion picture. The Fly Post" ana
inc accompanying explanations and
commentaries of Chief Health officer
Levy. that the management of the
theatre nus arranged 10 hold the film
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
uoMnrd l,ruco n Dlrector.

Howard Bruce vice president and general
manager OF the Bartett-Hayward Com
pany, Baltimore, has been elected a direo-
tor OF the Fidelity Trust Company OF thnt
city. Mr. Bruce. who is " NJ l. grad
uate. is n Richmond man. being the con Of
Albert G. Bruce of this city,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09

The following mectines have becn
placed on the municipal calendar for
the weck Committee on
Streets At o'clock. Tucsday-Board
Of Aldermen ut s o'clock. Wednesday
Common Council at s O'Clock Friday
Public School Investigation at 1850
O'Clock. and Committee on Water At
s o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
Rcturns With Prisoner

Sheriff y. S. McGeachy. of Fayetteville, u.
G.. returned home yesterday with Oscar
eneezslcment Fisher LAS Arrested hero
several DAYS ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
Medal for Miss Gntcwood.

At the closing exercises OF Prof. Jacob
Reinhardts School, n handsomc medal. was
presented TO Miss Ruth Gatewood, OF 50i
West Cary Street. for perfect lessons and
proficiency In music
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
FINED FOR CRUELTY
Trainhan In Poiirr Court for Overlooking
Tenn.

Iennl.
e. NJ Trninham was fined so and costs
yesterday morning in Police Court for over
ioadiny u team. lie was arrested on war
raat s-~orn out 2y Agent f. C. Taylor, OF
the Society for tho Prevention OF Cruelty
20 Animals
Wavery Jones. co.ored. was anad 500 ana
costs ana placed under siSo boad for twelve
months for carrying a concealed weapon,
". McNuilcn was fined $40 ana placed un.
der 500 bond for twenty days Toy disorder
~ conduct While aboard a car OF tho Vir-
ginLl Railway and Power COMPANY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-09
Detective ISrenreI III.

ITtltCt1Nc hrGnEcI III.
Detective +. l.. Krengcl is confined to his
home. II South Morris Street. by severe
attack OF tonslits. His conditions 10 no;
regardcd as serious.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
Smart walking shoes for travel
ing and for summer wear.

msnts Of the difficulty each is skilfuIly pared
and softened then it is dressed" with a shield
from chamois. buckskn. felt and fastened with
strips Of adhesive plaster, after which unEuSnt
applied.
The shield Is shaped TO the space it is to oySrlsy
and has a hole the that the corn itself
will not be covered and object to keep Gha
pressure Of the shoe from the thus giving the
latter opportunity Of healing. When the ungueua
has been applied then piece OF adhesive plaster a
placed the hole in the shield to prevent the
unguent from rubbing on.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

mend her to seek him at for reasons: First
II he is at all sxIful he will Immediately relieve the
dlmculty temporarily and the patient may go forth
with rm and comfortable step instead OF the halt
ing, careful with which she arrived Besides
win have gained insight into the methods employed
which will enable her to treat" her herself
and thus partial immunity from their toykures
even though she be remotely situated.
The procedure IL painless and IL what be called
bloodless surgery. A liquid is brushed corn
which dsadens It for the time being. and then with
sharp instruments Of shapes adapted the require
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

Then let her Judge herself by all OF the varieties
of Inspection pretty adopts when she selects
her boots which the two looks the beter-the short
broad boot or the long. slender one. ~
long shoe lessons many OF the miseriss produced
by a short and 1t need not necessarily be very
long to efrect such a change
It may have a pointed toe and moderately high
heel and be shapely outline the dantest short
boot that ever seen; It will permit grace OF
action comfort in that that Will soothe
irritation Of the toes temper like magic and
the same time present fashionable, refined look
than the nattiest short shoe that ever was worn.
It peeps from under the skirts with sort OF de-
cepton every will forgive when she learns that
in her long boot her foot actually looks much
smaller than does in the whose tips meet those
Of her shoes and whose vamPs seem possessed OF
desire crush the dainty bones and flesh within them
disclose every defect that the feet may possess
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
Adherenls Of StpIe Increasing.

Every woman OF artistic taste loves to have slen-
der looking foot and that many being convinced
Of the above theory is evident from the increased
number Of apparently slender feet upon the
street and the advance in the sales Of shoes
two longer than those sold for the last few years
A woman has only to try this experiment in the
shop where she buys her shoes to become convinced
that her foot is far prsttier m a longer narrower
shoe than in the short, broad she usually buys
For instance, II she has a shoe that is No az
In length and c in width, let her ask salesman
bring her pair her usual size another pair
Of No. 4 length and A or in width. Upon one foot
put shoe Of the first pair and upon the other the
longer shoe which must At tightly the instep.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

loose has grounds for his argument since
the friction OF shoe that is large may the
trouble. Certain II Is he viii have advocates OF
nrms that result from shoes that tight.
In q way he IL entitled to the majority, for II shoe
Is exceedingly tight there is chance for friction
and the latter S generally conceded to be the chief
foundation for cornS.
Besides. whoever knew a who her
shoes too dght7 ~.
II the sunerer from eorns lives where she can Sc
cure the services Of reliable ehIropodist recon-
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

MARIE: Hot witchhazel is good for an oily COM
plexion Place cloth which has been dipped In hot
witehhazel over the face. This will reduce pores
and remedy oily skin If you Will send me q
stamped. addressed envelope shall be glad you
the formula for asringent lotion which also is good
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

MOTHER: II your daughters hair Is thin and WIN
not grow would advise to have It "bobbed- ThiI
wiz make It in thicker. Keep it that way untu
she is about 10 years old then let It grow ana
you viii see that # comes in heavier. would not
advise to anything It. for she is too ycunE
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

for this and excellent cold which win
work wonders with the complexion. ;--- ss.E
ANNA: afraid you would not be satisfied II
you used henna 1t would make your hair too red
wouldn't advise YOU to dye hair you
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

Il TO have reddish CLINT However, II you fully
decided to DO It would advise go reliable
beauty shop and have # done by expert
HELEN In order to reduce fat back. practice with
broomstiek, using It as wand Keep it always
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23

behind the back raise and lower It jump with Il in
your hands twist and swing st. always work
ing with It behind you. II VIII send stamped.
addressed envelope shall be glad send you dietary
reducing hssh and the rolling exercises for reducing
the hips.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
Shoes Too Loose Cause CONS.

The tight shoe wrinkle always be seen upon
the forehead OF woman. matter how earnestly
she strives to Danish It. and wrinkles the depreda
tors OF feminine beauty the most dreaded the
conquerable
He who claims that corns come from shoes which
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
BY LILLIAN RUSSELL

HERE has never been Z day when women
were not proud Of their SLIM well turned
ankles and yet the prevailing fashion Of
white topped boots goes further to dis
figure that well turned ankle than any
:Ss" s S:a sss Rs:s .s.3 NAY u. '2 @s
topped boots without Judgment discre-
ton. You will see a stout woman with overdeveloped
ankles walking innocently along Fifth avenue, oblv
ious to the that she is the laughing stock OF
everybody. Then again, the white topped boots
often seen worn with a dark short skirt which gives
the effect Of shortening the height Of any woman
The only women who can wear white topped shoes
becomingly are the thin women with slim, beautiful
ankles And then they should be only with
white gowns The rule should apply to the
wearing Of white stockings with black low shoes
White stockings, matter how hne the quality will
add an inch in appearance the measurement CT any
ankle excepting when with q small toe slipper
Of satin or kid and with evening dresA
The Washington herald., 1912-06-23
Foot Dressing Index of Character.

Foot Dressing Index Of Character.
have heard men say that they judged a woman's
character by her dressing. So II you
approval and criticism. be careful about how
dress your feet.
Nature forms every foot on q plan Of her own.
Mankind seeks improve its shape by clothing It
habiliments outlined upon entirely different basis.
The result while possibly temporarily satisfactory
the eye, is eventually productive Of deformitIes
sensitiveness, and tendsrness and
least because the last the list direct connection
between the tortured members and the most touchy
portion OF the temper.
Sensbly considered nothing OF beauty is gained by
wearing shoes that short narrow.
There Is nothing OF grace in the motion Of a woman
who hobbies along exaggerated French heels which
built out under the insteps Of shoes into which
literally forced. Besides. If her
not naturally shapely, thus shod IT will
nicate its ugly outlines the short tight Shoe upon
which every ungainly Of the foot Is pressing
q hard; while II II clad in tight the
instep but comfortably loose through the vamp. low
the heel and longer than the foot the latter would
disclose its imperfections distinctly, the walk
and the shoe would much longer retain its original
shape
It is with pleasure that the gradual decadence Of
the French heel for street is chronIcled
adoption OF longer shoes with fat heels is Observed
for both changes herald decrease of suffering and
a increase Of shapeliness.
1t is has been difdcult convince the average
woman that long, slender foot Is far prettier and
in accord with classical types as artists
and sculptors love portray than the chubby
Chinese looking member which they fancy vainly
fancy, is the attractive foot. Nor has been
easier matter persuade them that greater ap-
Of slenderness is attained than really
they usually select but Of size that is width
narrower