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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09
IN MONEY LINE
FROM WIDOWS MITE TO GOLD

Almost everything Imaginable in the
way OF a circulating medium from
currency antoloting the birth of
Christ to the modern money OF the
world: from the weird shaped pieces
OF metal, bone. shells and stono used
ny savagcs to tho beautifully en-
sraved coins of ancient Greece and
OF the present day. and ranging In
size from tho gold Rencnsburg mite.
of the diameter OF pencil, TO the
huge -FOUR daler plato money OF
Sweden. ten inches square and weigh
ing six and one-half pounds, are on
exhibit In the American National
Bank.
There are more than 10000 coins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09
Pertinent Comment;
BY GUS MALBERT.

Hats off 20 Joe Eochllng. Apologies Tor
everything that this poor. unGDowInr indt :
ridnni has shii In regard 10 bis ability as
"a uitcher. Just ono thing In defense .: the
poor .crIbc. the Doubling OF to-day is not
thnt BochtinG OF yesterday. Joe Bochlin.;
ID y pitcher, and no apologies are oaere.
Tor the cap y. when Bill Pect. bsacba II
prophet and The son OF Il baseball prophet,
originating In the w!!ds OF Kew England
i,ow located in Washington. nra, oroachod
the subject as to whether or not Joe was
cai!brc for the major league. lie, i; he
known that n thut original conference your
humble servant. having In mind a certain
amateur game, during which our fellow.
townsrian. now u major league NlnGcr, man
aged 10 toss the sphere into tho grandstanl
thereby causing the loss o; tie game. pooh
ponhed teh idea Bill was obdurn,n lin
would never be convinced that bocblinc
was no, about tho hes: por;paw the world
had ever produced.
Because both Joe and Bin ran to blonde
halr' an opinion was al once formed that
bi!i was pFcjudiced accoun, o., the
blending OF COLOR. Then another thought
vas born. l'ili was Irish. while Joe was
German. Certainly under such circ,sn.
enter. so the winter passed and Mr. Pcet
and tn" lesser Hight % The Times s. Di.patch
met often and late and talked Rochliny.
Then came sprias. with the hono boy 70
ceivlug orders 10 report a; Cha,!ottnsyiilr
Information from the preliminary training
station was lacking. Doe!ains had reported
w P9or eHupe' suileE!nS from q bot! oil his
neck. Blu, he got we'll. and :nen she showeI
What he had.
Joe BoehI!ns IL no: finished pitcher To-
daP. out nc has earned Inuch. and is viii! :.
ing TO earn more. lie is young He ha
amoltion lie :s strong and he is erowing
BESIDES these things, he has enough native
ability 10 mako him wonder once he
learns few thing. which such catcher as
ANa "ilsians can teach him. I: Clarke
i!ifhth let's the boy so. nc Will 40. only do
"h uh"ise thins, bu, something which Tho
i3copic o. washington Will charge hin, ,yi;i,
untii nj. nnfnc has faded from the baseball
"orld. Boehling Is in tho game 10 stay Il:
ne wants 70: II not with Washington then
II viii be Washingion's los.
What. tho use OF u. sushcrs taking
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

his collection In the largest cities from
Providence. II. l.. to Detroit. Mich.
iio has specially mounted for his Rich
mond engagement an extensive collsc-
ton of Virginia money. and will show
while here about 100 notes relating
to tho banking and finance OF Rich
mond: also various currency used In
the State since its earliest settlement.
Soma of these bank notes boar the
names of various cities In Virginia,
issued by the city governments OF COL
onial times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09
con.rnet Cor Sew u. VI. G. 4.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch]
Raleigh. y. c.. April S.--Thc building
committee Of the Raleigh Young Mems
Christian Association awarded the con.
tract to-day for the building, the cost
TO be S52,5T3. This amount was the
lowest acceptable bid, and the succu;s-
ful bidder was tho King Lumber Com
nany. of Charlottesville. Va The
building Is to be four-story brick
structure with stone trimmings The
contract includes the building. heating
pant and plumbing. and all work IS
TO b. under way by May l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09
pnnvlIIe Wins Two Gnn,cs,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Danvillc. Va. April S-Danvillc
beat a baseball team brought here by
DR.. Booker, of Houston, this afternoon
in two games. The scores were to
2 In the first and to l in the second.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

about Waiter Johnson. Just one mag'ih-
cent specimen OF manhood. with brains and
habits which would sooner he accredited to
"a monk than a professional baseball, player.
In the game yesterday johnson showed the
l"Sa! baseball contingent what a real fellow
Gan do In the Ringing line. Working easy
and gracefully. with that fast bali OF his
getting the corners. either inside or outside,
as he wished. he looked so very goo0 that
the t2l,0eJ given for three years OF his work
seems small In comparison 20 what he can
deliver in the way OF games won. The
marvellous part or Johnsons work IS his alb
soiutc control. /! he can handle himself as
ne did yesterday at this timo OF the season.
what VIII he be able to do when the season
Is al liz ncighI2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

The game yesterday should no taken as no
criterion OF What the Colts can do again.t
{" team In their class. For once Charlie
strain lost his nerve and heaved an easy
chance into right field blcachers. sun he
pitched good ball, and his showing in tina,
one game should make him fixture In Che
Virginia League for the coming season. with
great possibilities TO go higher next year
The inheld PLACED like clockwork. especial
~ Baker and Griffin At short and SECOND
respectively fiournoy covered himself with
glory and young Coates went after one bail
MT least. that was labeled for three base.
and brought II down.
Griffin started the moving yesterday r-hcp
ne turned loose Lenrhon. Hinton Muster
and speary. Speary. IL Is said has ,iei on
In Hofiolk IL II Is true he Will make
Charlie Shaher a good man
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09
BASEBALL RESULTS

Philadelphia. Pa, April s.-Thc sixth
game of the spring series between the
Two major league baseball clubs of
this city. schedhled for to-day, was
postponed on account of cold weather.
The final game of the series, which
stands three to two in favor of tho
Nationals, Will be PLAYED to-morroH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

Kansas City. NO.. April 1s.-The
hits off two Kansas City pitchers to.
day and won the final game and the
series from the locals by the score of
10 10 !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

Toledo. O.. April s.-Russell Ford
held Toledo to six hits and tho New
York Americans won, to l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

New York. April s.--The New York
Nationals shut out the Newark inter.
nationals by a score OF to 0. at the
Polo Grounds this afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

Indianapolis, Ind. April S.-The Chi
caGo Nationals came from behind in
indianapolis. scoring two runs and
winning, to 8. The series ended to-
day. the Cubs winning the series. The
Indians will play Cleveland here to-
morrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

Louisville. ny, April s.--The Cleve-
land Americans wero defeated by the
Louisville team of the American As
ISOLATION here to-day, 4 to S. The To-
calls drove Gregg from tho box in the
seventh inning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

Philadelphia. Pa, April S.-The sixth
game Of the spring series between the
this city. schcdhled for to-day, was
postponed on account of cold weather.
The final game of the series, which
stands three to two in favor of tho
Nationals. Will be played tomorrow.
Kansas City. Mo-. April 1s.-Thc
hits off two Kansas City pitchers to.
day and won the final game and the
series from tho locals by the score of
10 10 !.
Toledo. O.. April s.-Russell Ford
held Toledo to six hits and tho New
York Americans won, to 4,
indianapolis. Ind. April S.-Thc Chi
caGo Nationals came from behind in
the ninth inning OF to-day's game with
indianapolis scoring two runs and
winning, to 8. The series ended to-
day. the Cubs winning the SERIES The
Indians will play Cleveland here to-
morrow.
New York. April s.--The New York
Nationals shut out the Newark Inter
nationals by a score OF to o. at the
Polo Grounds this afternoon.
Louisville. Ky, April s.--Tho Cleve-
land Americans were defeated by the
Louisville team of the American AS
ISOLATION here to-day, to S. Tho 10.
Gals QTOVe GreES from the box In the
seventh inning.
Washington. April S.--The Washing
ton Americans were whitewashed by
the Brooklyn Nationals hero to-day,
to 0.
Jersey City. N. j., April S.--Boston
Nationals Jersey City international
game postponed; I'D weather.
At winston- Salem, ". c.: Morning.
Whist ton Salem Carolina League), 6:
University of North Carolina, o. After
| -Winston-Salem. 9; University of
At Atlanta: Atlanta fsouthern>. G:
! Rochester (International). 3.
AT Spartanburg, S. C.: Buffalo (In-
ternational Leasue). IS: Spartanburs
| Carolina Association. 4.
At Spartanburg. 8. c.: Wofford Col
lege, Il; c T1n,fs. p, Goilsgs
| team (Amorlcan), II; Charlotte Gar
DINA Association), 2.
At Baltimore: Baltimore Information
ais. 4; Cornell, 2. Yale, 10: Hopkins. /.
At Cincinnati Cincinnati Nationals.
10: Detroit Americans, O.
| At Greensboro: Davidson College. s.:
tionals), 81; Petersburg Virginia
| League). 3.
at Newport News: New York Ameri-
| can Yannignns, s; Newport News. Q
At Roanoke: v. NJ. l.. ". P..I, q.
AT ChariottesVilie: Holy Cross, of
Worcester, Mass, Z; University of Vir-
st Observation-Disclosures S;GeorSe.
At Washington: catholic ,univers,ty,
| d Amherst Colleges o..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09
When They Were Twenty-Five

Being failure
irsttr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

Washington. April S.-The Washing.
ton Americans were whitewashed by
the Brooklyn Nationals here to-day. Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09
The Medium Confession
A TRUE STORY OF ADVENTURE WITH STAR
DETAILS.
By Hugh c. Weir
Capt. II. Rivett-Carne

The contest of
ston
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-09

Jersey City. y. j., April S.--Boston
Nationals Jersey City International
game postponed; c I'D weather.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
SHILOH.
(Last weeks letter.)

We have had a great deal of rain
this week and the farmers are get
ting behind with their work.
Mr.. Major Young and family
spent Sunday with the family Of
T. r. Rutherford.
Mrs. Dessa Green and little son,
Roy, spent Tuesday with the family
of Mr.. M. c. Powers.
Little Miss Connie Boring spent a
few days with her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie
Dobbs.
Miss Ruby Powers spent one night
last week with Mrs. bessie Green.
Rev. Mr. Barrett preached a
great sermon at Shiloh Sunday even
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Dobbs spent
Sunday night with the family of
Rev. Mr.. Bond,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Rutherford
spent Sunday with the family of
Mr.. Hughes.
The Sunday School at Shiloh is on
boom.
KATIE:
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Flaeeed Train With Shirt.

Tearing his shirt from his back an
Ohio man Tagged a train and saved it
from a wreck, but H. T. Aston,
Raleigh, N. c; once prevented a wreck
with Electric Bitters. 81 was in a
terrible plight when | began to use
thena,' he writes, my stomach head ,
back and kidAys were all badly affected
and nay liver was ia bad condition, but
foWr bottles OF Electric Bitters made me
feel like a new man." A trial Will
cOnviuce you Of their matchless merit
for any stomach, liver or kidney
trouble. Price so cents at W. A. SAns
drag Store.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Page Eight
BANNER SINGERS.

The announcement in the paper of
the class singing at Roselane church.
Marietta. has aroused the music lovers,
They are enthused. 1t is gratifying to
see the people so enthusiastic over this
worthy organization and its good eff
fects. AS president Of this splendid
organization wish to thank the people
both singers and listeners, for their
hearty cooperation in this good cause
Now Roselane is the first church in the
county to have a class singing since
the contest at Kennesaw last August
Lam very thankful. to them for this
seffort. They have invited every class
in the county to come and take part
There will be program rendered just
like singing in a class contest but no
judges or prizes. This class singingtis
to prepare the classes for our contest
at Kennesaw, August II. Now, under
stand, the class singing will begin right
after diuner and continue the rest Of
the afternoon, Each class must sing
separately in the afternoon but will
sing the old way in the morning, is the
way understand it.
We expect as many as five or six
classes there any way and are assured
of four and assure you that you wifi
never regret coming to this singing.
1t is something new in this country and
is just as good as it is new, mark that
We anticipate larger crowd at Reselane
that day than has ever been there.
Each leader will speak five minutes in
regard to the contest in August at
Kennesaw, which is not far ef, and
want to say right here that our contest
the 18th of August Is going TO be the
finest thing that the people Of Cobb
County have ever saw orsheard in the
way Of singing. If there are amy classes
in the county that want to sntef the
contest in August that | have not
written to, l would be glad thsy wouad
WRITE me at Marietta and if taewe is
any nformatiyn they wiShtI will be
glad to give it to thea. Bvegg class ~
the county is invited to Organise class
aaa enter the, contest. Yv~ Shssld not
stand back Jack because yea have nj
the best class in the ooumty. Kew viii
you ever have the best class umless you
take steps to rnPove it? | have spsaat
twenty years of my life ia this organi-
zaNon and | lEaow IT'S results. If you
want to improve your singing aaad en-
joy your self JOIN ''The Oobb @oun tv
Annual Singing Contest" You will
hear from rae again soon.
Lonnie Higdom. Prest.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
HOW'S THIS.

We offer @ne Hundred Bollars3 Re-
ward for any case OF CstaTh that oaa-
net be suued by HALLS Caterrh Care.
F. ]. CHENEY & Cs., Tolsdo, O.
We, the HnasEsigAed, have knewu
F. j. Cheney for. the last Is years, aaad
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry eat any obhg stisas made
by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF OOMAEROE,
Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, actingidireotly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials.sent free. Price Is cents
per bottle.s tSoid by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Are You Guilty
Do You Smoke too Much, Drink too
Much, Eat too Much?

Do You Smoke too Much, Drink too
Much, Eat too Much?
1t takes mighty good stomach tc
feel ready for a good breakfast the
morning after the banquet or socia
session.
"What do you want for breakiast?''
inquired Browns good wife
Just pleasant smile and breath
of fresh air." answered Brown the
morning after an important meeting al
the lodge.
II you eat, smoke or drink too much
always remember that two little MI o.
Ma stomach tablets taken Just before
you go to bed willdestroy all poisonous
gases and eave you with sweet, clean
stomach in the morning.
For Indigestion and all stomach dis
tress, MI. O-NA is the best prescription
in the world Wikle-H Hodges drug Co.
sells it on money back plan. Large
box only so cents.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
CARD OF THANKS.

] take this medium of assuring those
of my fellow citizens whose votes re-
elected me to the Office of Tax Receiver
of Cobb county. of my heartfelt appre-
citation and lasting gratitude for. stheis
renewed confidence in me as public
official" 1t shall be my endeavor to
perform the duties of the office faith
fully, carefully and courteousiy, so no
one will have cause to regret honor
ing me with their support. To Those
who gave their suffrage to my opponent
l cherish only the kindest feelings and
good wishes. Respectfully,
GEO. S. OWEN.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
CONYALESCENTS
Those Recovering from Any Sc
we're Illness

y ~NAMA 0~-
we're Illness
After a long wasting inness. CON-
valescents require nourishing food
that will not overtax the digestive
functions-and in the way of a
Strength-restoring and vitality making
tonic. we know of nothing that equals
Vinol. cur delicious cod liver and iron
tonic without 0il).
Vinoi creates an appetite. re-estab-
fishes good digestion and helps the
daily food to make rich blood. form
nesh. strong muscles and impart new
life and vitality to every organ in the
body. We ask those who need a
strength and fesh-building tonic res
torative to cali at our store and get a
bottle of WnOl. with the understand
ing that IL it does not help them we
will refund their money without Quee-
tiOn
Wikle-Hodges Drug Co.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
"OId Bet"

Hackaliah Bailey of Somers. about
1915. imported the first elephant
brought into the United States "Old
Bet" with other animals soon after
Imported. formed the first travelling
menagerie in the country, with which
Van Amburgh, the lion tanner. was
afterward associated Thaddeus and
Gerard Crane, Lewis Titus, and John
June. familiar to the public as enter
prisiHg showmen, were from Somers
and North Salem.-Westche Coun-
ty Magazine.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
MONEY.

$4,000 ready for quick real
estate loans in amounts of $500
to $1,000, low rate of interest,
long time with attractive repay
ment privileges. If you want to
borrow or lend money, or buy
or sell real estate, cali by and
see us, THE OLD RELI-
ABLE FIRM r. N. Hol.
land & Son, Real Estate. Loans
and Abstracts of Title. Office
in Court House, Marietta, Ga.
4tm2S
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Parasois for Fowls,

The burning question of the day in
the minds of all thoughtful poultry
Keepers, says C. N Perkins in the
Poultry Review Gu. S. AZ, is how to
provide shade for the fowls during
the hot weather. Farm Life.
There are various Times to do, sug-
gests London Punch. A parasol for
every fowl is sometimes tried. An
other way is to teach them In the
Shadows"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Finds Profit in TOYS,

A woman. who. after five years Of
married life found herself with an in
valid husband aAd no source of in
come, made toys. such as she had
seer IN Germany, and good market
was found for them in the department
stores. She showed the toys first to
children and profted by their com,
ments upon them She says dolls are
especially profitable.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Breaking a Wisdom Monopoly.

I'm afraid the country suffered a
great loss when they failed to send
our eloquent and able friend back to
congress" Not at all" replied Sena
tor Sorghum. The sense of the plain
people again prevailed. Why should
the lecture platforms be robbed that
the brainy men may be assembled to
listen to one another. where instruc
ton is superhuous?"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10

Belgium is one of the smallest coun.
tries In regard to area, containing
only ll,373 square miles. but it stands
To-Day the fifth of all nations of the
world in regard to commerce and in.
dustry, and is the most densely set
tled IN Europe, containing 7,317,56l
inhabitants. 1t is also one of the
richest countries per capita and sec
ond to none in enterprise.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Keep Hope Alive.

Never abandon hope Remember
that no earnest effort Is ever lost. Get
away from the habit of looking on the
dark side. Nothing will so complete
ly paralyze the. creative power of the
mind as a dark. gloomy, discouraged
Mental attitude 1t keeps multitudes
OF people from obtaining the very
things they most desire
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
CARD OF THAM&.

| wish to express my gratiSude to the
friends who have IGNORED nae vita the
ofisce of Tax Collector of Cobb County.
Hoping te conduct the business sf the
offiOe properly | am,
VaE truly,
7. N. LEROY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Peculiarities of Authors

Addison, whose classic elegance has
long been considered model of style.
was shy and absent in society. pre-
serving. even before single stranger,
stiff and dignified silence. Rousseau
was remarkably trite in conversation
not a word of fancy or eloquence
warmed him
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Gentle Hint.

A Notwithstanding clergy
man sought advice of an experienced
preacher, and was told, among other
things IF you are preaching of hell
your ordinary expression of coun-
tenance will do; but if you preach of
heaven, should try to look a little
more cheerful. "-Christian Register.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Utilizing Intellect and Reason.

We have intellect-we possess rea.
son. Let JUS. therefore, make these
two servants work to discover for us
the true way whereby we may scale
the heights and plumb the depths Of
understanding. SO that we may reach
that summit of attainment which Ia
ours by divine right. and wnere dark.
loathsome pessimism has no place.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10

A shy young man once said to a
young lady: Il wish, dear. that we
were on such terms of intimacy that
you would not mind calling me by my
first name" oh" she replied, your
second name is good enough for me-"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Look for the Good Intention

1t never pays to attribute an'inten.
tional unkindness to anyone People
are careless and selfish, it is true, but
they are seldom enough Interested to
take the trouble to be really vindic-
tive. But alas! the magnHyiug glass
OF self-love what does it not lead US
to believe?
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
Joke with a Sermon in II.

A noted soclologist tells the follow.
ing story of a woman in a manufac-
turing town. Approaching her for
statistics, he asked: Madam. have
you any children?" NO" she replied.
Il have to work in the factory N.Y.
self Life
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-05-10
No More Worry,

Party that lost purse containing
500 need worry no longer-it has been
found. brooklyn Life
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-27

niture. How is that insomnia you
were telling me about"
Pretty bad, Marian" admitted
her lover. 81 think I shall go to
doctor about it.
go to DR.. O'Keefe," " answered
Marian promptly. "He is the
greatest nerve and brain special
ist in the city. Esther Carter was
telling me how he cured her
brother of neurasthenia. Philip
Carter was completely unbalanc-
ed until DIR. OKeefe took him in
hand, and now he's almost ra-
tional. And I'm not going to
have you become unbalanced"
She pouted, and sealed her advice
with kiss.
That was how Bannon came to
visit the great specialist. He en-
tered the comfortable waiting
room in trcpidation. It was not
O'Keefe's regular hour, but the
maid thought he would be in
shortly. Would he wait? Ban
non waited, turning over the
leaves of a six months old mag
azine aimlessly, and gradually
becoming convinced that all of
his symptoms were aggravated
ones. Suddenly the doctor aP-
peared at the door.
He was quite a young man
much younger than Bannon had
expected. But then of course all
the great specialists in every
branch of work were young men
L 4