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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
Engagement. Announ.cd.

Especial to The Ttmes-Dispatch.l
Big stone Gap, Va. January "2.-pr
and Mrs. John j. Lloyd have announced
the engagement of their daughter, LIZ
liam Selden Lloyd. to Raymond l.
Thayer. Of New York City. This an,
nouncement is of interest to large
circle of friends throughout Virginia
and the South. pr. Lloyd Is arcn-
deacon of the Episcopal Church ana
has charge OF the missionary work OF
the church in this diocese. Miss LLOYD
Is an artist OF note, having studied
in New York and Paris and having
taught for several years. Mr.. Thayor
Is ono OF the most successful young
artists OF the present day.
DR.. and Mrs d. F. Orr have an
nounced the engagement OF their
daughter. Berntce. to Dir, H. r. Gibson.
OF Richmond, ny. Tho wedding viii
take place a the home OF the bride ON
February s. Owing to the illness -
DR.. Orr. the wedding will be very
quiet one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23

There is comfort enough In the
thought that women IN Virginia will
retain their precious hold In the
homes. and Judge Skeen has already
shown that there is q whole lot of diff
ference between stuffing ballot box
and stuffing a turkey.
But while ! am compensated by the
vote, I regret exceedingly that
neglected to tell you yesterday not 20
mention that my landlady's gas meter
had been seized by the city. When 7
went home to-day I found my luggage
in the street. my heirlooms on the
sidewalk and my pictures in the dust.
But what does II profit man II ne
wins a big victory and loses his home !?
Still. I am content. and with a clear
conscience shall sleep to- night in the
Kiosk
Ministers Indorso Bill.
The Methodist ministers OF Richmond IN
session yesterday. unanimously indo-sed the
Stephenson antigemblinS bill. Copies OF
the resolutions Will be sent TO the Senate
and House.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
BIG SUMS WANTED
BY SCHOOL BOARD
Council Asked to Set Aside $780,
So1.e9 More Than Was Given
LIST Year.
SALARY INCREASES LEAD
Twenty-Five Per Cent. Higher
Pay Recommended For Elc-
nlentary Teachers.

An increase in the annual appro-
pFiution for maintenance OF the pub
nc schoOls, amounting to Sl4OSSlSS
was requested OF the Council Commit
zee on Finance last night by the City
ecHool Board. this amount not Including
iuho TOR new buildings TO be provided
from year to year, under an agree
ment made last year. Most OF the in
crease Is in the pay Of teachers and
employees. In lieu Of the pending petit
tlons which are now before various
council Committees. AMI which affect
various grades of teachers. the board
recommends a general increase OF 90
per cent. in the pay of elementary
teachers in tho white grades, an in
creuse OF 10 per cent. of elementary
teachers In the colored grades, an in
crease OF 90 per cent. in the pay of
principals, and Of 20 per cent. In the
pay OF kindergartncrs. Increases are
also asked for the members OF the adj
ministrativc Office force.
Chairman Charles Hutzlcr explained
that part OF the increase was ac-
counted for by the fact that the bourd
hdd Oil employees last year. and now
mas 500. one fun school. the William
~ FOX. on Hanover Avenue, with
twenty teachers. principal, kindergart-
ners and janitors, having been added,
besides the addition In the school gen
tialiT or Two medical inspectors and
fiNe nurses The work of the latter
MT Hutzler praised highly, reporting
that 1000 chiidrin had been given
medical examination by the inspectors;
that $50 had. with the consent of their
parents. been taken TO free dispen-
tarics for treatment. and eighty seven
Tor surgical operations. and that more
Than 5000 children had been examined
10y the nnrses who kept sharp look
out for skin diseases and any form of
contag'on. the work greatly elevatIng
the general average of health in the
public schools.
Demands for Year.
The total requests for this year's
maintenance of the schools are as fol-
lows: Payroll account s2sl.s7s.7s:
general expense se6.I5o: special repairs
and Improvement sss,374; manual
training and Kindergarten $I.4s4lo:
total s397.sslss: total last year
s257 900.
In addition to these gums allowance
Is made In tho payroll account for
3TiT57.35 received from the State.
which can be applied only to the
aalarieH of elementary teachers In
the LIST OF special repairs and i'm
provemcpts to building. amounting in
all S2o,lI4. Ia included $1,000 for turf
Ing shruhbery and Improvement to
tho grounds surrounding the. John
Marshall High School. and $4,000 for
nimilar exterior improvements. grano-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
= OFFICERS ELECTED
Captain Crawford President of First Recf
,mcpt Association

captain Crawford President OF First Regf-
'ment Association.
The annua! meeting OF the First Regiment
Association WAS held lsat night In the arm
DRY OF tho Richmond Grays' Battalion. and
was one OF the most enthusiastic In the his
tory OF the organisation. which was formed
q bout two years ago.
The attendance was four times as large as
at the previous annual session, there being
bout sixty members present.
samuel W. Williams, Attorney-General OF
virginia, wes the principal speaker He
urged the members OF the association 10
continue their interest and to use their In
nuence TO bring IN all former soldiers OF
the First Regiment as members.
Following the business session a smoker
took plnce. when br!e. addresses were made
by guests OF the association. Including COL
onel 10 Lane Stern. Captain j. II. Price
and active officers OF the Grays' Battalion
Tho following officers were elected: Cap
tain Charles a. Crawford president: Ser
seant Charles T. Loehr. vice-pre.ident;
Major L. T. Christian. treasurer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
NEW BRIDGE PLAN
Outlets for Two Streets. So as to Deveio
Island,

Outlets for Two Streets. So as TO Develop
Island.
Tho Council! Committee on Finance REQ
o1lmcndcd TO the Council last night a re-
vised plan tor construction OF Mayo's Bridge
across Mayo's Island. agreed upon between
the street Committee and the Mayo Land
and Bridge Company, together with an APP
preparation OF SS,a!i.i0. for the cost OF re-
tanning walls and construction proposed. Tho
new plan proposes outlets for two streets
TO cross the bridge on a level With the main
structure at right angles, It being planned
TO develop the island as a suitable place
Tor warehouses and manufacturing sites.
opening out on the bridge and with ample
railway facilities.
The finance Committee Will meet again
on Friday night TO continue the hearings
on the annual appropriation ordnance. De-
partinenis 10 be heard from nj that time
VIII nc the Gas Works. the Water Works
and the Fire Department..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
News Of South Richmond

It's regular meeting tonight at corsley's
Hail. Swanshoro.
Stuart Lodge. No. al. l. o. o. F.. will
meet to-nigh; at OddFeilows Hall. Eighth
and Hull Streets.
among the meetings held last nigh, vera
lhdianoln Tribe, Red Men, at Toney'e Hail.
Eleventh and Hull Streets. and Progressive
Council, No. L. Daughters OF Liberty Mt
Cersleys Hall. Swan.Soro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
Gel Mnnr AnnlIcntions

Fifty applications for membership In the
Royal Arcanum were received last night at
Il meeting OF the officers of that order held
IN The Business Mems Club. This was The
result OF campaign inauguratcd recently
10 secure 100 new members before March l.
Addresses in behalf OF the movement were
nihd" p% Grand Regent Aiinitrcc l'ot,;es
Past Grand Regent w T. Dabnoy ana
others
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
Fniln OF n Quorum.

The subcommittee OF the Council
Committee on Streets, to which was
referred the application Of the Rfcn-
mond and Henrlco Railway Comnanyi
for a general power and lighting fran.
ch1ae. failed OF Il, quorum last night,
and Will be called eRain ahoytln lSS9f'i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
Guests Of nmicnrs

Members Of Company d, Richmond Light
infantry Blues. were guests last night 1T
smoker at the Hermitage Cinb, rendered
them by their newly-eicctcd officers. The
hosts were Captain John y. Cutchins. First
Lieutenant William Crump Tucker and Sec.
ond Lieutenant i. Conrad Hutchinson
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
,ye,lnesd,, :. ,,,,n p.,,.o..,,

me Wednesday Club chorus win hold
recital n the John Marshnl, High school
tonight at $3.50 o'clock. The work of the
club this year will not be difficult, and It can
DC quickly learned by the average singer
In the limited time given for study
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
Reductions in Groceries

Best Granulated Sugar, II lbs. .S1.O0
Large cans best quality Tomn-
Pocahontas Corn, 3 cans for. 75c
Sn,ithfieid Country Hams, h.. .I8c
Va. Pride Coffee, fresh roasted,
High Grade lib. prints Butterine. 20c
8 cans Square Brand Condensed
New B Bon mel Goldfish, lb.
Imported Sour Krout, quart. ~. Sc
81 bottles Duffy's Malt Whiskey. .S5c
New Clipped Herrines, dozen 1Oc
81 bottle Old Fulcher Whiskey Use
Good Green or Mixed Tea, lb. .4Oc
Extra quality Early June Peas, can.12c
Extra fine Sugar Cured Hams, lb.16c
Sweet Potatoes, peek ......... Csc
Good Carolina Rice, ) lbs. for. 25c
Winner Brand Condensed Milk. 10c
California Lima Beans, ID, Sc
Green Gage Plums, large cans .l0c
Quart Mason jars Queen Olives. -. .40c
Fresh Laid Eggs, dozen. ......... 34c
Finest Canned Tomatoes. &c
Large cans Fish Roe, 2-lb cans, for Csc
5-lb. pals Home Made Preserves. .35c
Good Canned Salmon. , for. .25c
Good Carolina Rice, ID. SC
lib cans Good Luck Baking Powder. Sc
Va. Strained Honey, 2. lbs. for .25c
New Hominy and Grits, lbs. for. ....5c
New Seeded Raisins, ID. pkg. .l0c
American Sardines, cans for. use
Cercsota or Gold Medal Best Flour,
42c bag; per barrel ........... $3.50
lbs. Loose Lump Starch. ...... .25c
Gold Medal Coffee, Java and Mocha
mixture, lib. cans ~. .......... SOC
Good Mixed Tea, per H., 81, ~. .50cs
Eagle or Brookdale Asparagus, can. .f9c
Bakers Cocoa, can ...........,.....10 loo
Smoked California Hams, ib.. l2c:'
Good Creamery Butter, per ID. .35c
Silver King Best Patent Family il
Flour, &c bag; or. per barrel :. $500 I
Finest Breakfast Bacon, h.. .i6c,
Absolutely Pure Leaf Lard, lb.......12cE
Good Lard, per ID. .....ioc!
Large bars Circus Brand Soap, bars 25c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
Cotton Destroyed by Fire.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Wake Forest. January 22.-Flre yesterday
afternoon the cotton platform OF the
Scaboard Air Line Al this place practically
destroyed twenty-seven bales of cotton. tho
property Of w. c. Brewer & Co and W. W.
Holding. enta!lins loss o. $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
Annual Meeting To-y,rtt

Annual Meeting Tonight.
The annual meeting of the Tuborcu-.
losis Camp Society Will he held in tho
blue room OF the Y. NJ. C. A Tonight
at S:1h O'Clock All members are urged
to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-23
sfLEsHIP LOSES ANCHOR.

oropS with go Fathonna Of Chain from
the Ohio Int Narrasansett Bay.
Ssssial 10 The NsI York Times.
NEWPORT. r. L. Dec. 2a-The grea
depth OF water In Earrasansett- Bay tia
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
BLACK VELVET WIDELY USED
ehade and Material Both Are EN-
pIoyed In Costumes That Have
"OfficiaP' Sanction.

The sweet unreasonableness" OF
which the poet sings is exemplifled
by the French modiste who invariably
emphasizes tu1le and lace and all hlmy
fabrics for winter and then introduces
velvet, and sometimes fur, on the gum
mer costume. Fashions vagaries are
Inconsistent but beautiful, 80 why OBJ
Iect?
Black velvet 10 one Of the prime
iavorites today. It Is used for all
types of sashes and girdles, affording
contrast and giving slender appear
ance at the waist line. 1t is practical
on account Of lts dahance of sdust and
hard wear, and Its ability to harmon
he with all colors is too great to ig-
nors. Therefore the black velvet has
an excuse other than beauty for being.
Most noticeable Is the use of black
velvet as facings for hats. The new
est models now show entire under
surfaces Of black velvet, or wide bands
on wire applied with perfect smooth
ness to the edge Of the brim.
In this manner the bright color OF
a hat can be toned down and dis
ISOLATED, SO to speak, from the gown.
The black also brings out the bright
ness Of the eyes, the wilderness Of the
skin, and is generally becoming.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
FEW OLD ENGLISH PAsTlMEs
Trucking the Trencher is Played by
Children Sitting or kneeling
on Floor in Ring.

Trucking the trencher-this Is an
old English game. The children sit
on the floor or kneel In a ring. A
person in the center holds the trench
er Ga pie tin will serve) and when
all are ready he truckles, or spins
1t, at the same time calling the name
OF some one In the ring. The one
named must spring quickly and try to
catch the plate between both hands
before it stops spinning. If he sue.
ceeds, he takes the place In the cen.
ter, and the first trucker goes in
the ring. If he does not catch the
plate between both hands before it
stops spinning he pays forfeit and
Is counted out.
| Then there is the play of 'Twos
and threes." The company is grouped
in twos and threes, usually only one
odd one, and the fun consists in not
being caught as the third. This keeps
each child looking over her shoulder.
for when two are behind the fore.
most must slip away and find another
place to be tapped.
Alter d Stdnu-up game, rather
funny game, where all the company
may sit. is to have one person chosen
to call and the rest to repeat: One
good fat hen; two ducks; three plump
partridges; four squawking wild
geese: five felicitous oysters; six
pairs Of Roman-striped hose; seven
thousand Spanish soldiers: eight
cages Of Heliogabulus paroquets; nine
sympathetic, apathetic, didactic, prop.
ositions; eleven superstitious astrono.
mers viewing Venus in Venice; twelve
European dancing masters teaching
Egyptian mummies to dance at Her.
cules wedding. If any one laughs
in the course Of this he must pay q
forfeit. The one who repeats most
smoothly and solemnly must be the
caller out and begin gibberish over
again.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
RED SHADE NOW IN FAVOR
Extreme Of Fashion, but the Ensemble
Is Not Always Of the
Best.

There is revival Of the red head.
A genuine carrot shade is the faVorita
Of the moment, and women have Il
regardless Of their eyes and com.
plaxion.
II they but knew how they 1ookedi
Most tinted hair Is artificial looking,
but there is something about the vivid
red hue that makes the most refined
woman look like an adventures,
coarsens her features and Is generally
unbecoming.
This truth has not the least effect
on those it most concerns; but they
might refrain from tamperIng with
their hair II they knew how much the
artifciality added to their years. Ii
hardens the features and gives a
strained look to most faces; 1t du1la
the complexion and makes all but the
extreme blonde look sallow.-EU
change.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
When Roller Skates Came.

Roller skating, which SO many boys
and girls enjoy, is of comparatively
recent origin. It is said that wheel.
ed skates were known as far back
as the eighteenth century. but the
four wheeled skate, as we know it to-
day, was the invention Of a New York
er, who introduced it in 1868. Rapid
Improvement was made in wheels and
bearings. The rollers were first made
Of turned lockwood, but these Were
torn SO quickly that substitutes of a
harder composition were invented
Hard rubber or paper wheels served
for several years, but finally gave way
to iron and steel, which, with ball
bearings, have made the amusemen.
very popular with the younger genera.
ton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
The Sailor Blouse.

The MILDLY blouse is enjoyed by
the younger generation. The yoke
idea is repeated on many Of the smart
models for the athletically bound wom-
an. The enlarged armho1e Is another
feature, more OF the last season than
the future, to be sure, which has
aided in making a shirt intended for
strenuous arm motion comfortable.
Although the high mannish linen stiff
collar with the jaunty little four-fn-
hand tie Is very trig, 1t is not nearly
as comfortable as the soft turned
down collar finished with a soft silk
cravat. Patch pockets should be just
as plentiful as possible.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
SOMETHING
81, tie
L,I1ILE()NES
EASY TO MAKE BARREL BOAT
Timbers Attached Prevent capsizing
and May Be Constructed by
Any Handy Boy.

A boat that any handy boy can
easily make is constructed Of bar
rel which is kept with the opening
cut In one side up by two 4 by Gin.
timbers and two tie pieces, 2 by 4,
says the Popular Mechanics. The
lengths of these pieces will depend
on the size of the barrel.
A good watertight barrel should be
selected and an opening cut In the
center between the hoops, OF such a
size as to allow the body of the oc-
cupant room for handling an oar The
tlmbers are attached to the barrel
with iron straps-pieces of old hoops
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
Carrying II Too Far.

Scientific management, like any
other good thing, may BIZ carried y
excess" i
The speaker was Marriott
Thompson, the San Francisco scisna.
f1c management expert. He continued
says the New York Tribune:
I'VE scientific managers mustn't 90
as far as Hussler went.
Hussler was the proprietor o. .
tremendous factory where scientific
management had reduced the mo-
lions Of every hand from 800 ~ "
Hussler attended a very Fashionable
wedding one day, wedding where
the ceremony was performed BY 3
bishop, assisted by a dean and d
canon, and in the most impressive
part Of the writ Hustler, overcome %
his scientific management ideas, rush
ed up to the altar and pushed tae
bishop and canon rudely back.
Here, boys, he said, ones aulte
enough for a little job like this.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
Narrow Pleated Skirts,

According to the Dry Goods Econo-
mist, the fall lines of dresses include
many models made In some form Of
pleated skirt. In every instance, how
ever, they are straight and narrow.
The pleats extend to the waiEt in some
OF the samples. but other styles show
pleated panels or deep p1eated foun-
ees. When the Dleats extend only to
the knees a modified panier drapery
finishes the upper skirt section.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
Black as Decoration,

The present craze for black and
white has got into the house, and
black sofa cushions, and table covers,
deliberately embroidered, Of course
are now reported. The pin cushion
may be black, in white bedroom, and
a footstool with delicate embroidery
OF contrasting color, will also add
to the effectiveness of the room. Blacl
satin is the best for this purpose.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
Oboe Players In Demand,

Maude Powell has expressed her
surprise that there are not more peo-
pie learning to play the instruments
Of reed and brass. Somewhere in
this country she says, there is a
native born oboe player, but I have
never met him. And oboe players are
always in demand" AS matter Of
fact Miss Powell is right. Oboe play
ers, trumpet players, tromtpnists,
horn players and clarinets are always
in far greater.demand than players Of
stringed instruments. Good perform.
ers on the former instruments draw
salaries ranging from s35 to SIS a
week, and they can always find en-
ployment all through. the year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
Ropes of Pearl and JET,

Ropes of pearls are sometimes three
yards long and when these break by
catching in the handle of sunshade
or by some other accident it is not
always easy to recover all OF them,
and In the case Of real pearls single
lost one may represent large sum
OF money. That may be one reason
that the chains are now In less costly
materials. Jet Is immensely in favor
for this purpose. and jet ornaments
are coming In as q consequence of the
craze FOR touch Of black in all the
newest gowns.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
Took SLOT Machine at IL Na.d,

/ + T.
Took Slot Machine at lts Word.
a Kansas City woman recently took
her two small daughters to make Their
first visit to her husbands people, Nv.
Ing in a small Kansas town. Naturally
she was anxious to make as favorable
an impression as possible So the two
little people, on going on an errand sa
the depot, were cautioned to be Oh
their very best behavior. 10 tie
mothers surprise, they returned yig.
orously chewing gum. As they haa
no money, she asked them where shasI
got 1t.
Oh. d explained the older 81
said on the slot machine Ask
agent for pennies, SO we did
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
LIFE OF CHINESE STUDENTS
Exercise is Not Given Attention 1t
Should Receive In Far East Colleges
Much Superstition.

The life Of the Chinese college stu.
dent is different In many ways from
that Of students in our own uniyersi-
ties. The Chinese student Is not very
strong physically He has stopped
shoulders and pale complexion. His
life is not wholesome, for he sleeps in
small room which is not ventilated,
and he does not eat very wholesome
food.
Exercise is not given the attention
1t should have in the Chinese college.
The intercollegiate sports include a
100-yard dash, the high jump, pole
vault, 200-yard run and football
game. In the Imperial university at Pc
kin the teachers are gathered from all
parts of the world. The Chinese be-
lieve that topics that are foreign to
them should be taught by foreigners.
The students accept practically all Of
the foreign teachings except medi-
cine. The medicine which is taught
is largely Chinese and is made uL of
many superstitions. The Chinese be-
lieve that a man has nine pulses and
two hearts They do not believe in
cutting up dead human bodies for the
purpose of studying their parts, as we
do. They would not do this because
they think the disembodied spirit
might return to punish them through
torture.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
.sSA-&as.,

ID the figure. % not go quite to the
line with the chisel. and finish with
the plane.
Next drill the hole. Drill until the
point Of the drill begins to come
through the wood and then take it out
and put the point ID on the other side
of the board. When the hole is I'm
ished, plane the sides of the board and
finish it with sandpaper.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14
Under the Rrfn.

Have you noticed the hat trim.
mings' new position? Look under
the brim II you would find 1t.
Roses, tiny punches of field flowers,
fat bows Of velvet ribbon, plumes
and aigrettes are now decorating the
hat underneath the wide brim. And
1t Is delightfully."- becoming.
Paul Poiret introduced the large
fiat hat with the underbrim trimmed
as suggested. Other milliners took
up the becoming style and the fea-
ture is firmly established In the milli.
merry realm.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-14

The illustration the left shows dainty CT cloud daine
trimming
blue would be pretty this
braid
q gide the waist.
deane 40 inches
inches WIDE and d half yards dging
The second is handsome style suitable for SATIN face CLOTH
elegant has collar of
embroidered material
which fringe attached; tho cuffs match
fringe three-quarters yards