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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
AN OLD BANK IN
BIG NEW QUAR- TIERS
The Main Street Bank Will
Move Tomorrow Into
It's New Home.

Tho Main Street Baul, will turn d
pretty big aunt Tomorrow morning.
It will move easily into It's new home
@ the corner of Fifteenth and Mnim
Directs. the now bank building being
one OF tho nchtcst and most attractive
structures OF It's kind Ia the city.
During tho construction Of the
building the bank has had temporary
quarters In the Chesapeake and Ohio
deDot.
Tho Main Street Bank was eBtab-
lished In tho fall OF 1909. and has
made record or which It's officers.
stockholders ana patrons may well
be proud. The institution has "A cap
ital OF 100000. surplus and uniivid ed
profits OF s25737.2l, and total re-
SOURCES of sA5o,0Oo
It's officers ara the following we'll
known business men; John c. ITagan.
president; s. u. Jones. vicc-president
I. II Hardaway cashier. and c. V.
Blackburn. assistant cashier.
Tho directors arc r. VI. pixleyi VI. j.
Fulton. John G. HaSen. simon J-.Jones.
George W. Brown. II. X. Gardaway,
Charles II. Kastelbcrg, w. Il Tanner.
II y, Goode. Y, fiechicr. George ".
Lancaster, S. r. Waddell.
Tho bank Is equipped With modern
tircrrpof burglar-proot safo of tho
most modern Design. and the institu-
ton has all tho most modern con
vcn'enc OF tho very best banking In
st'tutions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
MASSACHUSETTS AGGIEs
WIN IN RIFLE CONTESTS

Washington. n. c.. March i6.-Mas-
Hschusetts Agricultural College Is
winner OF the Eastern Intercolle z, "a t.
Rife Articulation shoots. according to
scores for the concluding week. an
rounced here tonight
Tho ABgles won eleven straight
nntches: Princeton waH second. md
North Georgia, third.
Scores for the final week were:
MASSACHUSETTS, AEslce defeated
Princeton, ass to eo7: Harvard heat
United states Veterinarians. e5l 10
P3s: Louisiana State beat New uamP-
shire. ais 10 default; Norwich beat
North Georgia. s26 to $50: West Vir-
Eiiiin beat Delaware. 929 to a27: Penn
sy!yan!e defeated Maryland. e27 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
A RICHMOND BOY.
Who Has Made Good Elsewhere
Harry Hartman and His Inventions.

Who Has Made Good Elsewhere
Harry Hartman and His Inventions.
Harry B. Hartman. OF Pittsburgh
has been spending n week In the city
on n visit 70 his sister, Mrs T.. w
Amos. lie not only visited his sister
but lots of other people he used 10
know In the old town.
Harry Hartman Is one of tho Rich
mond boys who has made good FIe
was born right here In Richmond.
something more than thirty years ago
was a graduate of the Richmond High
School, and had an inventive turn
OF mind.
JUS. when he commenced to invent
ing things It would be hard to tell.
However. the invention that he Is now
making a fortune out of is an electric
water purifying machine. and he is
selling it all over the world from his
hcaddnarters In Pittsburgh What n
pity Richmond did not hold that Hart
man boy when It mad him. Richmond
might thus have had that big foundry
that Is making the electric water
purifying machines that Richmond
boy has invented.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Lcc Clark s.rI In JprI.

Special TO The Times -pispatchl
Amelia, va, March 15.--Fhc Counts.
Circuit Court viii be held o, Monday.
thc c5th. With Judge II. G. Southall
presiding. Tho Judge ia expected TO
give sornc Instructions with reference
10 tho repair Of tho courthouse and
the construction of better class OF
cells in the county Jail.
Lee Clark. who was convicted Of
tho murder OF Leo Cousins at the Jan
uary' term Of tho court and sentence j
10 ton years in tho pcnitcn tiary on
an application for = new trial which
was denied by Judge Watson. was rc-
Inrrded 10 fail for thirty days while
an appeal for Il new hearing could he
made 70 the supreme Court. Judge
Southall has since then been elected
nudge Of the circuit. and he and r. l..
Wndnb,irF had been acting as counsel
for Mr.. Clarke. No Instructions con :
cern,nG tho case have been sent here.
and Mr.. Clark has been kept In tho
ta'i for nearly three months
There are no Very prominent cases
~ the docket FOR this term OF the
court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
WANTS PROPERTY
FREED FROM TAXES
Appeal by Bishop Strange on Be-
half of Request to
Church.
LsPec!al ID The Times. pispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
kaleisH, y. q. March lo.-Itt Rev. Rob
ert Strange. Bishop OF the Diocese OF
Eastern Carolina, appeared before The
Corporation Commission in support of;
che contention that extensive property
Il Newoern. administered for churtN
ard benevolent purposes, should NOT
apout $1,000 gross income. Il Was left
oe tax I'd The property IS real estate,
devoted TO tenement rentals. yielding
left 10 the church by the late 4. VI
Forbes, OF y swoern. the general objects
IF the Eastern Carolina Diocese. Christ
Church. Newbern, and certain educa-
tional and benevolent work being the
principal purposes TO which the revenue
Is devoted. and tho beouest being in
pcrpetu!ty. with the bishop OF the do
cese in general supervision OF the as
tate. The Craven county tax board
assessed the property for taxation, and
the matter has been appealed TO I'll,
Cooperation Commission. and the case
was set for hearing yesterday the
ruling OF the commission Will be made
later.
Inc Atlantic Realty Company Gno.),
OF Wilmington was chartered yestey-
day. with $4,000 capital authorized
and $500 subscribed. by G. H Hutafr,
". Schnibben and L. j. Carter, for real
estate development. Other charters
pany, of Murphy. Cherokee county, cap
itai $4,000, by NJ. C. King and others,
the Rogers Grocery Company. Asheyille,
capital $4,000, and the Village I'm
provement Society. Pine BLUM. Moore
county. by Ernest a. sawyer and 9TH
ers.
Fl. c. Lavenhardt, we'll known trav-
cling man of Atlanta, IL recovering in
Rex Hospital here from painful Injuries
sustained By falling through The elcvu-
tor shaft In tho Marlborough Hotel
Thursday morning. from the third
floor 10 tho basement. He left his room
about a. NJ. and becoming confused
as to directions, walked into the eleva-
tor shaft.
a. J. Maxwell clerk Of the North
Carolina Corporation Commission, an
nounced yesterday that he Will be In
the contest for tho Democratic nomina-
ton to succeed Corporation Commits
sioner Franklin Mcneil. who has mad ,
the definite statement that no will not
seek another term as member of the
commission.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
RAPPAHANNOCK HIGHER
THAN FOR MANY YEARS
All Streams Swollen by Hcnvy RnInn
s. c. Gardner Has Narrow Eacnpo
From Drowning.

Especial to The Times-DispatohJ
Fredericksburs. Va. March 1s--Tha
heavy rains of yesterday mud last
night have swollen all the streams In
this section. There has been no Sc
rious damage other than some wash
outs and injuries to bridges ut some
points.
Late yesterday evening 8. c. GARD
ner, OF Stafford county, attempted TO
cross Claibone's Run. near this city.
Tho run was swollen from tho rains,
and was deeper and swifter than Mr..
Sardner supposed His horse and ye-
hicle were both washed down the
stream; The. horse was drowned md
tho vehicle broken up. Mr.. Gardner
himself had narrow escape Three
men who happened TO be nearby saw
his danger and went TO his rescue.
They pulled him out of the water, bur
he was SO exhausted that he collapsed
The Rappahannoci1 River is higher
to-day than 1t has been Tor some
years.
Bishop r. A. Gibson. OF the Diocese
OF Virginia. Will preach al st. Georges
Episcopal Church tomorrow morning
and ut Trinity Episcopal Church at
night. He Will administer communion
and confirm a GLASS of candidates ct
each church.
Lewis Dickinson. the negro who
broke jail at SpotsylvaniR Courthouse
Wednesday night, still is Mt large ON
GERS have been searching for him, hut
have been unable to get any clue.
Commemorative Attorney r. Stok eley
bloodhounds MS soon as 1T was known
he had escaped, but the authorities
there answered that no dogs wero
available at that time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
11s TnIEs DsPAToH. RIodoND VIZ SUNDAY 1ARoH H. 1a2
MANY LAND SALES
. IN GRASS COUNTRY
High Prices Offered in Highland
and Augusta Counties Attrac-
tive TO Small Farmers.
Especial 70 TN. Tines- DIS catch. |

LSp1cRil 20 Inc ll!NtS- lplS iHSitc
Monterey. VA. March lG.--While
YOUR correspondent has s+cn no special
reference to the matter in other Sec
lions OF The State. the restless. shift
Ing spirit that pervudc3 farm life II,
the Western part of Virginia Is note"
With curiosity. II not concern. I'll.
presence Of 30 many sale bills In tn
local paper every week IL a subject OF
coninicn: In Highland. ana would b.
the occasion OF more ~ ;esB alarm but
for the fact that similar conditions
seem 10 prevail in Augusta county.
where scores OF farms are advertised
FOR salc a list offered by one real es-
totc nrm alone nlling two pages Of one
of the stanton dailics.
Here In Highland the exodus seems
to DC confined. to n large extent. to the
owners Of small farms iathen than Ia
those engaged i'll grazing or owpint;
good grass iUnds. Another noteworthy
fact is that, in almost every instance.
whcr IL farm is offered for sale in
Highland, no matter whether large or
small, a local buyer Is found ready To
take * in, a truth which would seem
TO account for the slightest decree go
in population as shown u! tho last cen
sua report. As n rule those who sell
so either to tho West or 10 the Valley
OF Virginia.
Those who have given tho matter
serious thought do not attribute this
restlessncss to changed local condi :
tions. announcement or cIubarrass-
m.nt. hut rather 70 the fancy prices
now TO TO obtained for real estate ana
tho disposition on the part Of small
land owners To enlarge their acreage
b. buying cheaper lands elsewhere.
Tho increase In value OF Highland
real estate VIII be entitled To q place
among the ncx; "scven wonders and
the wsg who asserted that tho people
were reaching an era when fnr;nE--
especially EraHs lands-wero so valu-
able that the owners could not afford
10 hold them. would seem 10 he not far
amIss
Tho situation was aptly expressed by
tho tritc remark or a native Highland
or who has resided for thirty ave years
IN tho far west: III owned a good
"fazing farm In Highland. Ia rather
live here than any place IN tho world:
but II were able TO buy one suppose
I wouldn't need IT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Freckle- ace
March Brings Out Unsiehtly Spots
How to Remove Easily.

Do you know how easy it is to remove
those ugly spots so that no one will call
you frecklc-face'
Simply get an ounce Of othine, double
strength, from Tragic Drug Co., and one
nights treatment will show YOU how EASY
it is to rid yourself of ireckles and get a
beautiful complexion. The sun and Winds
in March bring out ircckles, and as a re.
suit more othinc is sold this month. and
the druggists sometimes find it difficult
to get sufficient to supply all calls. BE
sure to ask for the double strength othine
as this is sold under guarantee Of money
back il it tails 70 remove the ircckles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17

government and It's good officers For
som" tme w. r. Bache has been tho
treasurer OF Barton Heights, and the
way he has handled tho funds has
s'vcn the town good credit in the
banks and elsewhere.
atr Baohc has recently formed n
connection with the American National
Bank. and his duties in this new CON
nection VIII take up all OF his time.
Therefore. he rendered his resignation
as treasurer of Barton Heights, and
tho Council AZ It's last meeting elect
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Constipation, Torpid Liver.

Nohsupatlon, Torpid Liver.
Mrs. Anthony Rauch, Cor. Lawn and
N. Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, O., writes:
II was suffering from obstinate con-.
stiPation and torpid liver, when I took
Peruna and Manalin.
~ think Manalin is one of the finest
remedies for constipation that I ever
tried. l will never be without it." a.
Had Catarrh of Kidneys.
Mrs. Gus H. Carlson. Box 2o1, Orton4
vile, Mimi, writes:
IL had catarrh Of the kidneys and
bladder. have taken Peruna until now,
and | do not think need to take it any
longer.
Il feel well and my tongue is clear, and
have no bitter taste i'll my mouth. I am
very thankful for Pcruna"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Fined for Kicking unun,.,

Boston, Mass, March 1s.-Pincher
wasn't common hour. but when
John Robinson kicked him aroun'
Pincher's owner got warrant In
town and Judge Burke hncd Robinson
afteen poun'. Robinson snid tho dog
licked his face while he was asleep.
md appealed the SIS fine. Robinson
had to furnish $500 ball Tor his ap-
pearanoe later. Pincher Is prize
BoHton terrier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Spring Hulnors

Comc to most people and cause many
tIoubics-p implcs. bo:ls and other cruz.
lions, besides loss of appetite, that tired
feeling biliousncss. indigestion and head.
The sooner you get rid of them the
better, and the way to get rid of them
and to build up the system is to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Spring Medicine par excellence az
SHOWN By unequalcd, radical and pcrnra
ncnt cures.
Oct it to-day i'll usual liquid form or
chocoiatcd tablets known as Sursatabs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
( Mrs. HATTIE. HAMILTON
Gained In Weioht

Mrs. Hattie Hamilton, 91S Glen Ave-,
Latonia, Ky, writes:
Since began taking Peruna weigh
40. Tor the first time in my life. Your
medicine ha surely done me great deal
CT good.
My mother, who is seventy-six years
old, had grown SO weak she could scarcely
walk. She took two bottles OF Pcruna
and is fleshicr and looking well -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Goes IN atI,r,i, f,,,.

Atoeri BeauvegaTd Hodges, who has been
guest az the Jefferson for tho past month
lott Yesterday for Atlantic city. During his
stay in Richmond Mr. Hodges has. given
several complimentary exhibitions o. his
thiu at the royal game OF chess
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
c1,nrch Is Consented.

II ISpctllI 10 INC IIHcs- DIslHtCIl.I,
Winchester. Va. March iS.-St. Stephens's|
Protestant Episcopal Church. nt stephens
City Frederick county. WIS formally con-
sccrntcd n few days ago by bishop Robert
A. Gfbson. OF the Diocese OF Virginia. Tho
sermon was preached by Rev. w. y. smith
~ winchefter. Rav. p. NJ. Boyden OF
White Post. CLARKE county. Is Rctins rector
Of tbs church:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Perune Their FamiIy Medic,ne

Mrs. Anna c. Hyde, 7i2 Z. YamhiIl
Street, Portland. Oregon. writes:
II am pleasedtnr endorse Peruna az an
ali-round good@ mily medicine, and one
that is safe i've children. give it to
mine at east suggestion OF cold,
and take it myself to build up my strength
and nerves"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
HARToN HEIGHTS MAS
NEW TREASURER

The ambitious town of Barton
Heights, which now wants to get with
In the city limits OF Richmond, has
been mighty fortunate in ita good
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Gave Him silver s.rr,,,

NEEihia conclare No 1873. Improved Order
or Hepthsophs.- yesterday presented 1corrc
w Hunter. who had served as secretary ro-
eighteen years. with a silver service OF sIy
pieces II. l.. Eacho made the presentation
speech 10 which Mr.. Hunter responded
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-17
Sunday Services
In City Churches

Un1css otbcryyine noted In this
column usual services will he COM
Quoted mt customary hours by reEu-
lar pastors OF locni churches.
The Washington times., 1912-05-12

. This is a generous offer 20 every thin man
or woman reader of The Times. We posi-
lively guarantee to increase your weight to
your own satisfaction or no pay. Think this
over-thlnk what II means, At our own risk.
We offer to put 10, Is. yes. 30 pounds of good,
solid ''stay there flesh your bones, to
hll out hollows in cheeks, neck or bust. to
get rid Of that peaked" look, to rejuyenate
and revitalize your whole body until 1t tingles
with vibrant energy; TO do this without dras-
tic diet Comics" severe physical culture
stunts" detention from business or any
irksome requirements--if we fail It costs you
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We particularly wish to hear from the ex-
cessively thin, those who know the humilia-
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send a free 50-cent package of our new dis
eovery to the people who are called stats
and bean poles, to bony women. whose
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fail to gain social or business recognition on
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care not whether you have been thin from
BIRTH whether you have lost flesh through
sickness, how many flesh builders you have
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pounds and pounds Of healthy flesh on your
frame we don't want your money.
The new treatment increases the red cor
puscles In the blood. strengthens the nerves
and puts the digestive tract into such shape
that your food Is assimilated and turned into
good, solid. healthy nesh instead Of passing
The Washington times., 1912-05-12
Tobacco Habit
Easily Conquered

A well-known New Yorker who has
had wide experience has written a
book telling how the tobacco or snuff
habit can be easily banished in three
days without any return of the crav-
ing.
The health improves wonderfully after
the nicotine poison Is out Q the sys-
tenn. Calmness. tranquil sleep, clear
eyes. normal appetite, good digestion,
manly Vigor, strong memory. and a
general gain in efficiency are among
the many benefits. No more of that
nervous feeling; no more need of pipe,
cigar. cigarette or chewing tobacco TO
paclfy the morbid desire. The author,
Edw. ]. Woods, 5S4 Sixth Ave, 75SF,
New York City, will send his book free
on application. to anyone VINO writes
him.
The Washington times., 1912-05-12

Send for the 50-cent box today. Convince
US by your prompt acceptance of this oner
that you are writing in good faith and really
desire to gain in weight. The 5o-cent pack
age which we will s6nd you free will be an
eye-opener TO you. We send 1t that you may
see the simple. harmless nature OF our new
discovery, how easy 1t is to take, how you
gain flesh privately without knowledge OF
friends or family until you sstonish them by
the prompt and unmstakable results.
We could not publish this offer in The
Times If we were not prepared TO live up u
1t. 1t is only the astounding results OF our
new method OF treatment that make such an
offer and such guarantee possible on our
part So cut off the coupon today and mail
1t at once to The Sargol Company 5l-S Her
aid Bldg, Binghamton, \. Y, and please In
close l0c with your letter TO help pay dis
tribution expenses. Take our word, you'll
never regret II.
The Washington times., 1912-05-12
MoTo 6AeESAen
DRAMATIC NOTES

The big opportunities do rot always
fall TO the lot of the leading men and
women in stock company productions.
Last week at Polls Louis c. Haines
and Miss Gertrude Bondhill sprang into
prominence through their clever work
as the lisplng Mr.. Kettle and the child
wife. Mrs. Darling. This week George
lie Sueur will have his biggest chance
Of the season In the part of Raymond
rloriot. the son OF Madame X. This is
the part which made William Elliott
famous.
When Billie Burke ends her present
season in THE Runaway'-which has
given her one OF the best acting roles
she has ever had-she Will turn at once
to memorizing her next role, Lily Par
radel, the heroine of THE Mind-th the
Paint-Girl," the Pinero play that cre-
ated such a sensation in London, where
It Is still running.
A fraternal organization in New York
sent n special representative to Wash
ington last week to engage 125 re-
served seats for a performance to be
given at Polls three weeks from now.
sss
Hattie Williams and practically an
all-star cast for the performance OF
THE Girl From Montmarte," a genu.
inely humorous farce with music, will
appear for the first time this season ir
New York at the Criterion Theater, the
first week in August.
The wrestling matches at the Gayety
continue to draw capacity audiences
and II is often necessary to seat spec.
tators In the wings OF the stage.
George Stone. the eccentric fun.
maker with THE Social Maids.' at the
Gayety this week, followed Fred Stone
| OF Montgomery and Stone in the role OF
the scarecrow, in The Wizard OF Oz.'
| He is now using in burlesque some oi
| the famous dances which he invented
| for the musical comedy.
| A handsome silver service for he
! dressing room is the latest tribute Il
| Frances Nelson. OF the affectionate n
| gard of her auditors.
The Washington times., 1912-05-12
Gave Last Concert.

Last Wednesday night in the bali
room of the New Willard the Ruben
stien Club gave its last evening con-
cert. The ball, decorated in wild dog
wood blossoms and the chorus of 100
women dressed in white, presented n
lovely picture. Mrs. Blair gave her
usual able and mastery direction 10
the chorus, and Miss Lucy Marsh,
known to Washingtonians through her
many pleasing graphopnone records,
made her first personal appearance in
this city as a soloist. Miss Marsh s
songs were all chosen to suit her voice
and excellent style, rather than for
their classic beauty or merit In the
chorus of Flower Maiden from Wag-
ner's, "Parsifal," the clup did work OF
unusual excellence, Miss Marsh and
Hiss Helen Crennan, singing the first
and second soprano roles. respectively.
The accompaniments were played by
Mrs. w. w. Burdette.
The Washington times., 1912-05-12
Harold E. Saunders
/, Heads All Middies

ANNAPOLIS, Md, May 12-Reports
from the work done during the present
term, make 1t certain that first honors
of this years graduating class at the
J Naval Academy will be taken by Mid
| shipman Harold E. Saunders. of Michi-
gan.
Midshipman Saunders had led his class
every year since he entered. and has
distanced all competitors in scholarship.
Saunders is also the best rife shot in
the Academy, and the cadet commander
of the brigade, the highest position
which can be held by a midshipman.
Saunders bears the reputation OF not
being grind" but a naturally bril-
liant youth who finds time TO take an
active part in various phases of the
life at the Academy.
The Washington times., 1912-05-12
CIVIL SERVICE TO
HOLD EXAMINATION
FOR JOB At $4,000
Tests Will Determine New
Chief for Bureau of Agri-
culture Department.

The new chief OF drainage invesd-
cations in the office of experiment
stations. Department Of Agriculture, is
to be selected through competitive civil
service examination. The position pays
1900 a wear. and is perhaps the highest
salaried position ever offered under the
civil service.
The post has been vacant for some
time, and Secretary Wilson has no par
ticular person in view for appointment
consequently he determined to fill the
place through the Civil Service Com
mission. The examination will be held
June IL.
Natice Of the examination says that
the position offers unusual opportunity
for conspicuous service in drainage
work Executive ability IF a high order
Is essential. The possibilities for future
DEVELOPMENT of the work along broad
lines constitute an attractive feature
Applicants should have broad ex'
rerience in civil engineering: experience
in making and passing upon drainage
surveys and plans; familiarity will
drainage laws and administrative or
ganization. cost and construction. Five
years experience as a drainage or hy
draulic engineer is prerequisite fol
consideration. The examination is oper
TO all citizens who comply with th'
requirements.
Never before has an executive posi-
ton of Importance been open to civi
service competition.
An examination will be held by thu
Civil Service Commission JLnc 5. to nj
vacancy in the position of compute
In the Astrophysical Observatory of th'
Smithsonian Institution. This position
pays $50 a month and demands {
| thorough knowledge of mathematics