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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

. lasting memorial Of the power Of in
dividuai effort when directed by de-
termined will
Aeeept<6 By Mayer.
After the portrait had been unveiled.
Mayor Ainsl,e rose TO accept the gift
for the board Of managers
THE name Of Florence Nightingale.
he said. ia known to millions Of peo-
pie who could not name the command
er Of the Light Brigade at Baiakiava-
Clara Barton is known to millions who
could not name a single American or
European general under whom she
served. Our OWN Saliie Tompkins
holds a commission Of captain in the
Confederate army from the hands OK
the Immortal Lee himself. in recogni-
ton OF her tender administrations TO
his sick and wounded soldiers.
with these iliustrious names we
may properly connect that OF Mary T..
Greenhow, for her work differs from
theirs only in degree. and is dedicated
to efforts to make comfortable the
lives Of those unfortunate people who.
In times OF peace. arc stricken with
incurabie disease
The large oil portrait. which IL the
work Of a Richmond artist. John p.
Walker. 10 hung on the south wall Of
tho entrance hall. facing the main door
of the building. A; the present time
thirty five patients are housed in the
Virginia Home for Incurables. at an
expense of from $4,000 to $4,000
year, all of which 10 supplied by public
generosity. The first money contrf-
buted toward this institution was
earned By Miss Greenhow from the
sale Of paper maps which she made
while an invalid The pay roll OF the
home includes five nursee- superin-
tendent, four orderlies, housekeePer,
butler and cook
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
HAD SERVANT LOCKED UP

Mr.. Charles @. Tayiss. ~ GlntRr fesk,
Caught Alleged Thief.
Ars Charles G. Taylor. o! seminary Ave-
nue. Ginter PARK. seiephoned q hurry call 10
.h. sheriH. Office =: Henrico County Court
hncse yesterdsy morning for IN officer. Po-
I1ctrsn Jacob Caul responded TO the request
and found tsat Mrs Taylor had q negro wo-
man locked Up In 4 room In the house
AZ aisinE his coming
The woman. Edna Banks. 10 charged with
the thief, Of . spoon valued It 4e.8- She was
q servant In the employ OF Ms Taylor, and
the spoon vas missed after she left the
home Thursday afternoon When she re-
eurred yesterday morning Mrs. Taylor. who
suspected her Of the theft. coaxed her into
0 room and turned the lock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
DRUNK IN COURT

Jcstice Cr,stchield Fines Negro 40
peared Highly lnt0xico1e4-
Charles Aytes. coIored. who hao 49, 3,
NOR ed as a witness. appeared In Poasee
yesterday morning highly intoxteAeek$
soor as Justice Crutchdeid eoeervos54 -!
condition he Imposed . nne Of - sn4 AZ
was hustled into the prisoners psn- 81
His conduct Immediately became -
GUS. and In . few minutes the court y1
an uproar. The court ordered AytA4
again and imposed . nne Of 10 Or -
sentence OF sixty days. With other ps4qq
Aytes went TO jail. but friend aDDe
later in the day. paid his nne ead ssee4
his release w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
FOUNDER Of NOBLE
CHARITY H0kORtO
Miss Greephow's Portrait Pre-
scented to Virginia Home
fos lncarables
GOVERNOR AND MAYOR SPEAK
Woman Who Made Institution
Possible Smiles Her
Appreciation.

In loving appreciate ton of ltfelops
devotion to alienation Of the suffer-
iHxs OF ar1icted mortais, the Branch
X. Allen Auxiliary Of the Virginia
Home for Incurabies presented an Oil
portrait OF Miss Mary r. Greenhow.
founder Of this philanthropy, to the
board Of that institution yesterday
afternoon. In the presence OF the
members of the auxiliary. the board
OF managers. invited guests and the
invalid benenciaries Of the home. the
gift was presented BY Governor Mann.
accepted by Mayor Ainslie for the
board ana unveiled by Miss Luiie
Greenhow Johnston. niece Of Miss
Mary T. Greenhow.
The occasion was a glowing tribute
to the unselfsh life OF the founder OF
the home, who. unburdened by her
sixty-seven years and her physical
misfortune sat smilingly bright in the
seat Of honor Across the hall were
the inmates Of the home. in stretchers
and wheel-chairS. in whose eyes giis-
tened tears Of gratitude as the speak
ers paid honor to the work OF their
ministering angel. Miss Greenhow.
The crowd which hocked to pay their
respects 70 the founder on yesterday
soon overtaxed the seating accommo-
cations Of the hall. and score or
more stood during the exercises.
GoveRnoF Speaks.
In presenting the painting TO the
board, Governor Mann said:
Before performing the pleasant task
assigned me Of presenting this por-
trait TO the virginia Home for Incur
ablss. I wish TO give . short sketch OF
the incidents that led to the founding
OF this institution. and Of Its early
history. In 1874. while on bed OF
suffering. although surrounded By every
comfort and care. the idea OF proytd-
ing home for the homeless sufferers
doomed 10 q life OF pain. hrst came to
Miss Mary r. Greenhow. then a wo-
man of twenty. and she determined
tina. IL God raised her up she would
make 4, her HES work. As soon As
her health permitted. In 1891. she be-
gan the work On March 1. 1894. a
charter for this institution was grant
ed by the Legislature Of Virginia. In
April Of the same year the board was
organized. and In the autumn a small
house on Ross Street was rented and
the FIRST homeless sufferers taken in
The work appealed to the charitable
people OF Richmond. and having re-
ceived $1,000 from John Pope and S.
600 from Lewis Ginter. 1t was determin-
ed to build q home In the West End.
where sunshipe and pure air we're to
be had In March. lss. ground was
broken. and on APRIL Is the corner
stone was laid by Lodge Of Strict Oh
serrarce No. .cs. Ancient, Free and
Accepted MasonA. of Richmond. On Mo-
vember Is, the home Was dedicated by
ministers Of all denominations.
This building in which we stand II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
MANN AWAITS TRIAL

Back from seheneetad1 He Foeoe -
Charge IN HustanGs CoaFG
Thomas c. Mann. under indtctmont 4S
Hustings Court for an ALLEGED Erave O..
is now in the City jail awaitfng tH1a1. 49,
Mann was arrested In SCHENECTADY. 49,
last week at the request Of Chief 81
wcrrer. and was brought back by Detes
Sergea ant Wiley. II
Mann Il accused Of bringing Daisy -
nineteen years old. here from PatesUeok
J.. and placing her in an improper -
taking money and jewelry from hark1
leaving Gown. -
The accused. who 10 twenty four years Il
10 also likely to be prosecuted ~. tn, =
era. authorities for engaging In the 49,
slave traffic sass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
DISMISS MINISTERS


Trespsss CbarKe. Against F0xhunters
Disposed Of II Lest.
Following a conference with Has
kins Hobson, Commonw ealth's Attor-
ney Of Chesterfield County. Squire s. O..
Cowan yesterday morning. in the
Swansboro Magisteria1 Court. d's-
missed the cases against Rev. George
W. MCDANIEL. Rev. II. r. Jones w. u.
Foster and W. II. Flynn The quartet
was charged with tresspasstng upon
the grounds Of Z. X Victor. near
Granite, while chasing a fox.
The offense occurred one month ago.
The case was continued twice. ana was
finally taken under Amusement until
SQUIRE Cowan could discuss the ques-
ton with Mr.. Hcbson- Four other
cases Of like character. which were
heard YESTERDAY. were continued until
next week.
TIVE Neu Are F-iaeA fer working -
Sakbath Doy.
Fines OF s. and costs for laboring
on the Sabbath were yesterday M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

Suffering from stroke Vt apoplexy.
George Robinson. cofored. who was re-
ported as missing from his home, IL
West Twentieth street. since Wednes-
day night, was found yesterday morn
ing in a woodshed In the rear of his
residence. He was huddled up in a
corner and was barely alive. DR.. j.
II. Vaughn was summoned, but before
he could arrive the ran had expired
Coroner John W. Brodnax. after max
Ing a thorough examination of the
body. pronounced death from natural
causes.
Robinson was fifty-four years old.
He was barber. employed at Brook
Avenue and Clay Street. After finish
ing his work Wednesday night he
started for home. but was not seen by
his family until this morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
HENRICO PEOPLE
WANT TRANSFERS

(conssnoed From First PaGe.)
that there Was no other agreement OF
any sort
ReoAy % Exse.A Lane.
Charles l. Ruf1n. manager for the
RAppahann0ck line. was next put on
the stand He was asked about the
Richmond and Henrtco's proposal to
sell power, and said that company had
no franchise to sell power In Rich
mond. The proposition was produced
after lunch, showing that the price
offered was higher than that now PAID
the Virginia company.
When asked about the proposed ex-
tension Of the line. Mr.. Ruf1in said that
terminal at Twenty-ninth and r
Streets 10 well under way. a contract
has been let with John Dunton to clear
. right Of way through his own prop
erty IN Hanover County. and work was
begun last Wednesday. ten miles from
Richmond. The company has until
November IL to begin work unde: the
ordnance. Questions were asked the
witness about the route whleA win
be followed, and +. p. Bryan objected.
a. revealing the business 1ecsets Of the
concern. Judge wsckham contsnasd
that the route 10 Of vital Interest g
the people who live along he line. but
Judge Prentis ruled this potut had
nothing 20 do with the case.
Proceeding. Mr.. Eu1an said that a
superinsendeut 70 have charge u the
grading has been employed. 70 % TO
work next Monday. NsgotiaeSon0 are -
for q steam shovel We expect 60 CON-
plete the Iine to the RavVsAanneck ~
the time required In the ordinance" -
coueludea
Po~ss Sole wss A0see6 -.
Henry ". An10ro0n was nexe eesloe'
He sasA no transfers ere sssuea ~ hss
cempeay good On the seven Pinse Vine
Within the city limita. becauoe u -
tssu agreed q would Be bsss net % %
-. An Vo00ooeose are carries H.
On shsOs SOur b1ee1so making whoa ses
wlsneoo regar0e6 - OuoOeaosSoS c00-
plsance with The ordinance. The klcA-
0ona aa6 s3sasess. hs saSd. has No Ssehs
20 Sen power 90 the Rappaheas0e&
NE. o. - saybedy else. hsvsng .
froochB0o . - - TIE Virginia Eeo-
Way as1 rUWss C00Uony, - 80 -
- No. - ~ a. - 0o0Sag u
0uvW ploso H. - oayoeey .Oaeso0
sDssUoUa - f0Fu0UoeUU - OSWss. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

A. the West End Methodist Churcn.
zinc pastor. Rev. Charles Tinsicy Thrift.
vii preach tomorrow at both ser
vices In the morning hf. subject viii
-. reward Of ridsiisy- This viii
r. ,he last sunday before the confer
snce and the reports WIN be read:
AZ the evening service the theme viii
-. ~Remembcrancc Of Chrsas~ Men
are cordially invited 60 atsend the
Ges's Bsbls class ~ ?.3s n y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
Elects oae.r. Ger Yepr.

The annual meeting of Whatsoever
Circle. Kings Daughters. was held last
night at the residence OF the leader.
Mrs S. II. Bemiss. on Bainbridse
Street The election of officers Tor
the year was the first. thing on the
program. Mrs. D. G. BauarU was
elected treasurer, and Mrs. A. c. At
kins. secretary. The election of a
leader was deferred until the next
meeting. which will be held wednes-
day afternoon at $40 O'Clock. at the
home of Mrs. B. p Walden
The annual report OF the society
was read 1t showed . total expendi-
,ure Of $s3s during the past year
The treasury II depleted. but plans
were made 20 raise money before the
real cold weather reached this Sec
zion. a beneft performance will be
given on November Il at the Victoria
Theatre.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
News Of South Richmond

committee. The meetings win be held
on the last Friday of each month at
> p. NJ at the school. In this schooi
there are three teachers-Misses Louise
Tucker. Mary Jewett and Mary Har-
wood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

posed upon william Tingle and
Dolphus Firth in the Swansboro court.
The men were accused OF killing an
OK last Sunday ard with preparing its
carcass for. sale. They were also
charged with cruelty to the animal
while driving IL T. the slaughter pen.
This charge will be heard next week.
The offense occurred IN Oak Grove.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
F. w. SCARF CROUCH.
Consultine Eneineer,

has removed to
Room 513 Travellers Building. 81
Telephone 1892.
Bridges, Structures, Railroads. q
Mines and Properties, Examinations. =
ports Estimates. etc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
GENERAL NEWS NOTES
WIN Probably Recover.

Ella Hilton. the, young colcred wo-
man whose throat was cut by her hus-
band Thursday night in jealous rage.
will probably recover. Her condition
was reported last night as favorable
She is at the City Home, where it
was stated she had an excellent chance,
although greatly weakened by the loss
OF blood.
The body Of her husband, Arthur
Hilton. who shot himself shortly after
making the attack. was turned over to
an undertaken and prepared for burial.
The funeral will be held to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

III 10 q wonder 20 draw out all those
add poSsons tasst sag down into the
legs and feet. r1Z shriveis . hard corn
anfo nothing drives away bunions, re-
Inces yOur feet TO NJ your shoes and
enable Won TO run hike . deer or stand
md drfll IKE q soldier. Get a box Of
MI ,s ceoes 1t any druggist. depart
menf Or general store. or send to WAL
oer inner Dodge Z Co, 1879 s. Wa
Sash Ave- Cicsxo. Ill. for = free trial
.cksEe Not 10 try TIE IL 10 invite
njsery. Don't waste time with sub
Sssfnfss ADVERTISEMENT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
r. - Nssvses To-Day.

This afternoon. at the Church OF the
Good Shepherd, Forest Hill Miss Edith
Dennis. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. ".
Dennis. Of Forest Hin. viii become the
bride Of John Dudley Hancock. son OF
the late Judge Beverly a. HANCOCK.
Following the ceremony they VIII
leave on A Northern tour.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

Mrs. Jennie seig.e was fined SO and costs
yesterday morning in Police Court FOR per
hitting her son. Abe seigie. 20 esrTy an air
rife into the street. Adoiph Eichlein. .
ing the toy weapon 70 the Soy In violation
Of the city ordinance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

The Ernest Workers Of the Porter
Street Presbyterian Church will hold
Ia bazaar NJ the home Of Mrp. u. {.
Ballard on November IS. The Ladies
AID Society Of the same church -
planning an oyster supper. 70 be given
lin the mauoe during the month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
Written on Faces
Tired, Aching Feet
a TIE Feet Rath 10 Ose Of the Joys
81 Living.

Free Trial Package Proves II.
No comfort anywhere swollen feet
rob the day Of all its sunlight But
Se's n T1Z foot bath tonight To-m0r-
Gov 10 all smiles and neet-footedness
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09

. lasting memorial Of the power Of in
dividuai effort when directed by de-
termined will"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-11-09
CITY AUDITORIUM
who will appear Monday $50
November nth. at to

Sseeesssre Cable Pla0o @
Mad. 1856. 213 = -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
IMPORT IVORY Largest Import of Paris ian Ivory Comes 10 Loveman, Joseph
 g Loeb

After travelling 4000 miles, probably the largest importation of Parisian Ivory ever brought to the South has been unpacked in this store.
 Going to the original source of supply, brings novelties exclu- sive to this Store, and prices be- yond the reach of competition.
 This display of Parisian Ivory Toilet Accessories is without. a parallel. Not only every kind of Brush and the usual staple mum bers, but such novelties as Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Man icure Sets, Desk Sets, Perfume Bottle Sets that are not to be found in the average store.
 Customers are urged to make their holiday selections from this line now, as you VII readily un- derstand that the novelties when sold out will not be duplicated- the distance and time are prohib- itive. Specimen mopograms for selection. Display in the Hosiery aisle. (Main Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
International Dis
 play of NEGLIGEES

Hand Embroidered Geishas that we have imported ourselves from the Land of the Mikado. They epitomize all that is luxu- rious and elegant. Price 11.50 and 20.00.
 There are Quilted Robes here from Japan also for 12.50 and Hand Embroidered Quilted Robes for 15.00.
 And French Needleworkers have sent here beautiful Matlasse Robes beautifully lined with silk, and of that richness of texture which beggars description. They are in light colors, and conserva- lively priced 22.50, 25.0O and $500 (2nd Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
trimming Notes The Fashionable and the
 Effective
EffoCfIVe

In endeavorng effective their Trimming gone deeply that fashion has approved
 Nadine and Shadow Lace strong The patterns hbted here widths nches ranging price from 25c to 15O per yard ss
 Chanty Flounces have into their again Both black and white Chans here in elaborate designs wide priced 200 to per yard Rhnesones will blaze the path for Fashion this and will glitter with their Exclusive Rhinestone trimmings here from 100 300 yard
 That the Oriental is the prevailing denced in metal trimming novelties They antique color and the Trimming Store
 Braided Trimmings have marking back the Grandmohers The show the old small loops with buttons loops and mostly fleets and in the latest shapes Prices 25c to 250
 Heavy Wooens Veves and Corduoys being with Vnise and Bohemian Only the Wide favored and being extensively employed by the best modistes
 Many Gowns showing touch of fur Fur trimmings here plenty. Black, white wide An unusual variety from 5Oc to 15o per yard K
 (Trimmings Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Stab Shank Shoes
 For Tender Feet

Don't know what Shoe com fort is? Suffer with tender feet2 Hard to fit your foot? The man ufacturers have answered yous cry with the Stab Shank Shoes.
 Instead of the old way with the Steel Shank this maker sews the shank through the insole by hand. The last is made with drop ball, into which the ball of the foot drops, taking all the pressure off and insuring comfort and ease. The Stab Shank acts as an arch support; it cannot break down, and hugs the arch of the foot like a corset.
 Handmade gun metal Button Boots with Stab Shank, 300.
 Handmade Patent Colt Button Boots with Stab Shank, 800.
 (Shoe Store, Main Floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
This Store Has the Stock 800 Women's Tailored Suits From $14 10 $1OO of In-
 comparable VQlue

Any may advertise 's5O0 Women's Tailored Su but this store the Suits print the statement of able values but this Any may "grand assortment, /" but this has the
 First of al there 13 15 old and for small 125 5o 75o 1so 2ooo 25o 5000 and 35OO
 Then there Misses Suits mixtures wide dagona 1500 1650 1O 2000 25OO 350 Novelty Suits for small priced from 4OO to 75O0
 Our WOmen Suits regular from 34 to 46 of diag ona and worsted matchess quality tailoring their prices of 400 5000 Then B. 5000
 There community to Novelty Suits broadly this Suits that models exclusive and brought here only of kind Suits of ported worseds and man mixtures both black ties, 5000 to 1250O
 And for who need Mourning Suits there special depart ment There handsome wool and Sebastopo sge all sizes from at 3500 375O, 4OOO 45OO and 5000
 Tall type-loud akbg spacenone these great store But having the right goods the right time right really what has made this store great
 (Women's Garments End Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Evening Head Dress

The wonderful Head Dresses that were originated in the years of the French Directory are re- peated in the fashion history of 1912.
 No woman who would have her coiffure correct would ven ture into the social night with her hair bare of ornament.
 There are beautiful bandeaux of white pearls and brilliants, of gold with Oriental jewels priced from 50c to 15.00 each.
 There are captivating Caps of fancy gold and silver net priced from $50 to 15.00.
 There are sets of Caps and Bags to match of golden net and colored Things that are charming indeed and priced per set for 10.50.
 (Neckwear Aisle, Main Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
A Brilliant Display on the Lamp
 Balcony

It will be worth your time when you are in the store again to take a few steps up from the Crockery Section onto the Lamp Balcony.
 The display of Lamps is with out a parallel in. the South.
 And you can repeat your visit time and again and be entertained with the new ideas that are be- ing shown here every day in Electric Lamps.
 New! Floor Lamps of majes- tic beauty, of Mahogany, of Cir cassian Walnut, of F'lorentine Gold, that will add much to the music room, or the library, or the reception hall, and lend an added air of elegance.
 Clamp Balcony, End Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
AN APOLOGY

We have observed that within the past few weeks quite a few of our customers have come to our second floor to our Silk Department and dis couraged by the busy aspect have left without attention. We must admit the Silk Store has been overwhelmed. We are going to ask these friends of ours to kind ly call again and give us an o2- portunity with improved facili- ties to render them the silk ser vice they expect of this Store.
 (Silk Department, End Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
For the Halloween
 Hostess

Hallowe 'en is a happy inspi- ration for the party hostess at this season of the year. All that is weird and witchlike is here for your table decorations. Hal lowe Zen favors, and ice cups, and place cards, and labels, and stickers.
 And a special service is here for hostesses who wish their own ideas and their own personalities put into these Halloween novel, ties. Those things that are to be made to order, however, should De ordered without any delay, as Hallowe Zen is less than ten days away.
 (Dennison Dept. 2nd Floor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb
The Material Magnificent Silk and Wool EpOnge

That looms can weave a fabric at once as bright as the light from the sun and as dark as the night, almost passes human un- derstanding.
 But thanks to the genius of the weavers we have such a material made worthy of our women.
 Of just the texture for making soft and graceful drapes and charming one-piece dresses is this Silk and Wool Eponge. Vista taria, tan, seal brown, lavender, navy and black, 45 inches wide and priced 1.75 per yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
New Pins
 For Your Robespierre

Our Jewelry Store, equal to every emergency, has received in the very nick of time many nov cities in Robespierre Collar Pins.
 One particularly, attractive group is the Cloisd he variety Jap enamel on a sterling silver base, guaranteed not to crack. These pins are priced from 75c to 2.25.
 There are other Robespierre Collar Pins of Sterling Silver, and-chased and engine turned, and priced from 50c to 1.25 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Annex An Auto R

Pretty soon the winter winds will pass righ Shield, and motoring and women will need sh ing on their way. ~ } Plush Auto Robes are here in singles for 2.1 to 25.00 plain or fancy. Broadcloth Robes made reversible, begin tl
 (Men'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Complete Stock Memo CQrSetS
of Success

No woman once fitted with the right Memo is e any other Corset
 Don't wear Memo unless you willing to stop
 Most women need the Corset service that the NeI Maybe you do, and don know it.
 Our Corset women will be glad to point out to vol of the Memo Corsets, and why perhaps it is particl your Memo Corsets are here from 300 to 500 (Cl1