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The Washington times., 1913-05-07
THIRD DIVIDEND is
PAID DEPOSITORS
Alexandria Trust Corporation Hands Out Another Payment
Patrons Whose Money Was Tied Up When Bank Clos.
ed Its Doors-DWorce Mills Are Busy.

ardsnn. William Tower, and William
Desmond against Joseph Hayman for
S,6S damages, on account of an auto.
mobile collision were unable to agree
and were discharged. Judge Thornton
set May 10 for rehearinG of the case
Carroll Pierce, vice president of the
Citizens National Bank. has been named
a director. and Judge &. T.. NiCnl. presi.
dent of the Alexandria National Bank.
one of the incorporators of the Munsey
Trust Company, the new s. o0d. .0O0 trust
company which has been organized in
Washington.
EElted Ruler Bales. of Alexandria
Lodge cf Elks. has appointed James b
Martin. Herman Friedla nder Ry Et
gar Carpenter, and James 3. FitzsV5s>iA
% cooperate with the committee frcfa
washington Lodge Of Elks to arrsnge
for the outing of the orphans of Alex
andria and Washington to Marshall
Hall on June II.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07
Distinguished Recruits
For Gen. UreII Camp

Among the number of distinguished
recruits who will be mustered IN as
members of the Gen. NJ Emmet Urell
Camp, United Spanish War Veterans,
tonight are Senator Vardaman of
Mississippi Congressman Humphries
of Mississippi. Brigadior General
Evans. U. :. A.: Bris adler General
Mills. U. S. A: Lieutenant Colonel
Dcwney. L. S. A: Lieutenant colonel
Baker. and Lieutenant Commander
White, u. :. n. The recruits will be
mustered in at the regular monthly
meeting of the camp to be held in
the organization hall, Eleventh and (
streets northwest
There will be a number of mem
bers Of Congress present who serN ed
during the war with Spain, as well as
Department Commander ]. A. Costello
and each camp commander Of the de-
pa artment.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07
Catholic University
Freshmen Feast

The freshmen Of the Catholic Uni
versity gathered at their first annual
banquet at the Continental Hotel last
night. making the entire building and
neighborhood ring with cheers and
songs of their alma mater.
Robert f. Lee, president of the class,
was toastmaster. Among those who
spoke were James w. O'Connell,
Charles F. McGovern. Gregor Heine,
and Arthur c. Sullivan. Besides Mr..
Lee, the following are the class officers:
Stephen J. Moran, vice president: Theo-
dore f. Conway, secretary; and John J.
Mccarthy, treasurer
The Washington times., 1913-05-07
Today Marks Anniversary
OF London's City Charter

The first charter of the city of Lon
don Was granted by William / on this
date In 1919. THIS document, written IN
Saxon on parchment, is still preserved.
The chief officer of the city was known
then as portreeve. Later the Norman
term of maire was introduced and this
was gradually changed to that of
mayor. Edward III. in 1854, granted the
prefix OF lord
The Washington times., 1913-05-07
Thefts by Employees.

NEW YORK. May Wines choice
cigars. plate and imported perfunery
10 the value Of 100000 have been stolen
from broadway hotels in two ;ears.
according to the confession Of empIoves
The Washington times., 1913-05-07
HyATTSWLlE WILL
KEEP SCHOOLS open
Funds Are Provided to Insure
Payment of Teachers for
Month of !une.

HYATTSVILLE. Md. Ma I.-Tns
hoard of COUNTY school commission, rs
of Prince George county mot in the
court house in Upper Marlboro yester-
dag and decided to keep the public
schools of this county open until June
L.. instead of closing them May l5 as
was at first decided. Until today il
was doubtful rs to whether the school
commissioners would have funds with
which to pay the necessary expenses
for the final month, as the school board
claimed that the county ,DmInission-
ers. when they made the levy in March.
did not provide fer paying the school
teachers the Increased salaries pro-
vided for in an act passed during the
1872 session of the State legislature.
The board of county commissioners re-
lieved the situation by advancing che
school board the necessary funds. and
also appropriated $3.50 toward liquida
ting a debt of sI0VgO which the school
commissioners acquired some time ago.
A petition is being circulated request
ing the State highway commission to
build an additional span TO the bridge
over the Eastern branch at the entrance
TO Bladensburg. The commission IS also
asked to investigate the present condi-
ton Of the Washington-Ba Baltimore bouIe-
ward at this point. which was consider
ably damaged during the recent high
water
The board of county commissioners
yesterday awarded TO William p Ma
gIuder the contract for the erection of
branch county jail in this town.
Company r. First Maryland Infantry,
leaves next Monday morning for a four
day stay at the State rifle range at
Saunders grove. near Annapolis.
II. W. Dorsey will. within the next
week. organize a patrol of Boy Scouts
IN this town. This is in connection with
the action taken recently by the mayor
and common council.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian Church met Yesterday at
the home Of Mrs. Smith, at Berwyn.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

men should have positions If thev me,
with the approval OF Cabinet officers.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

The Alexandria Water Company has
declared a dividend OF 50 per share pay
able on and after May Is.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

The Alexandria committee appointed
to cooperate with the committee of 10t
to make arrangements for the celebra-
ton Of the centenary of the Treaty OF
Ghent will organize on Friday at II
o'clock at the office of the chairman.
John NJ. johnson. Arrangements will
be made for entertaining the foreign
delegates on their visit to Alexandra
next Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

As a result of a cutting scrape in the
southwestern section of the city last
night, when Charles Lewis slashed
William Berkley, the former was fined
$50 in the police court today.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

After celebrating two hours yester-
day, the jury in the suit Of E. c. Rich
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

II. W. Dorsey will. within the next
week. organize a patrol of Boy Scouts
IN this town. This is in connection with
the action taken recently by the mayor
and common council.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

Company F. First Maryland Infantry.
leaves next Monday morning for a four
day stay at the State rife range at
Saunders grove. near Annapolis
The Washington times., 1913-05-07
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. MAY

Four thousand depositors of the de
funct Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
CORPORATION received checks in this
mornings mail for the third dividend
of 5 per cent ot their claims against
the bank. which failed two years ago
last December. The checks were mailed
ont yesterday by Receiver Howard w.
Smith. by order of Judge l.. c. Farley.
Of the CORPORATION court. The tcsS
amount of the deposits was s53S.oH. and
the amount paid out of this dividend
is So6, $50.
Two dividends. one for % per cent
and the other for 10 per cent, have
previously been mailed out. fourth
dividend will probably be declared he
Sorr the AFFAIRS of the corporation are
wound up.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

The board of county commissioners
yesterday awarded TO William p Ma
gIuder the contract for the erection of
a branch county jail in this town.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07
'$12 50 For r this $ $3.50
&ALsJV Pullman Sleeper

This handsome Carriage, with all
reed body and reed hool. for s12.5n.
gives an idea Of the extremely luv
prices in this department.: its value
is easily $3.50.
We have numerous STYLES OF Pull
nan Sleepers. Perdmbulators, Eng
lish Chaises, and Go-Carts
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian Church met Yesterday at
the home Of Mrs. Smith, at Berwyn.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

Harrie White. secretary and treas
urer of the Retail Merchants Associa'
tion, was elected a delegate to the State
convention of retail merchants at a
meeting of the local association held
last night The convention will be held
in Lynchburg on May 13 and IA.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

This Ghiffonier is of
golden oak, we'll finished.
and polished. There are
five large. roomy drawers,
with neat metal handles.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

A substantial. well-fin-
ished Golden Oak Chif-
fonier. with large draw
rrs and heavy plate mir
ror: good size.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

Quartercd oak. highly
polished. full swell front,
beveled French plate mir
IOT.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

dresser of polished
golden oak, large draw
ers, heavy oval mirror of
French plate.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

The funeral of Mrs. Emma Marks.
who died on Saturday night, was held
today at $50 o'clock from st. Mary
Church The services were conducted
by the Rev. L. +. Kelley, and the in
terment was in st. Mary's Catholic
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

wire shelves: is des Gn-
ed for si'Iall apartments.
being >" in. wide and ~
IN. high. ice capacity.
30 lbs
The Washington times., 1913-05-07

Just values
above all se you find RELIABILITY No NAV be the price
with personal guaranty The article must satisfactory
will right the matter We will please without regard
will see that thoroughly satisfied respect
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
SALISBURY

Rev. H. Bodley, who is camping at Twin Lakes this summer, preached in the Episcopal church last Sunday. ] The Congregational Society held their services in the Scoville Library last Sun- day but as Rev. J. O. Goddard is to have his vacation no further services will be held until the first Sunday in Septem- Der.
 Mrs. Margaret Norton and daughters, Margaret and Frances, returned last week from their visit in Chicago.
 Master Robert Flint, of Bridgeport. is visiting his grandparents. MT. and Mrs. W. P Everts.
 MT. and Mrs. Brooks Tyler, of New York, are spending their vacation at Mrs l.. Packard's. Mrs. Norman O. Hicks and children, of Canaan, spent Tuesday with Mrs. F. Q. Hicks.
 Miss Mary Coons, who has been in the Winsted hospital for some time, suf- fering with malaria. has returned to her home here much improved.
 Miss Mary Miller has returned to her home in Waterbury after visiting her cousins, the Misses Finnegan.
 MT. James Wilson and family have moved to Lakeville.
 Mrs. Freeman Dempsey and son, of Canaan, have been visiting at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Wanger.
 On account of the new state laws, fire escapes are being placed on the school buildings.
 Great preparations are being made for the annual Carnival to be held on Labor Day. A delightful program has been arranged consisting of cattle, horses, sheep, swine and chicken exhibits, domestic and Horticultural exhibits, ball games, races of all kinds. A big dance will be held in the Town Hall. with popular music.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Mrs. Robert Richardson of New York a sister of Mrs. Russell, is spending few days with her.
 Raymond Winters son of Edwin and Bessie Winters was buried in Sand Hill Cemetery Monday p. m. He died in the Pittsfeld Hospital, where he had been treated for tuberculosis. He was five years, ten months old.
 Mrs R. Hinman who has been i'll is much better.
 The many friends of Miss Ellen Prem tice are glad to hear she is fast gaining her health, is able to do nearly all of her own work.
 Olin H. Pendleton is away for a few days vacation.
 Our pastor, MT. Hazeltine, writes he is having the time of his life. All are glad he is having a much needed rest, He is to have another week.
 Farmers that have not finished having are working hard with all the help they can get. Grass is very dry and light The shower Sunday night done lots of good, besides cooling the air, it is fine time to work now.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
LAKEVILLE

Mrs. M. H. Silvernale has been spend- ing the past week visiting friends in Amenia, N. Y.
 Mrs. W. A. Blissard who has been spending the past two months with her uncle 0. H. Osborn returned to her home in Danbury on Saturday last also Miss Gladys Wilkinson, who has been spending a week with the same family returned with her.
 MT. Arthur Holmes went to Bridge port on Friday last, where he has secured position.
 Don't forget to patronlze the clam bake to be given by the Hose Go. of Lakeville to be held in Holly Grove, Friday afternoon, Aug 15, and take ill the water sports as well as supper.
 Miss Linas Warren and children, of Springfield, Mass. are visiting Mrs. M. E. Miller and family for few weeks.
 Ray Silvernale of Hartford was a guest of his parents over Sunday last.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
LIME ROCK.

Anyone in need of steel hammock chains should apply to Fay Chaffee. He can supply them of any length and war ranted strength.
 Mrs. W. J. Bacon and children are spending couple of weeks at Meadows End, Milford. MT. Bacon accompanied them and will remain for few days.
 R. P. Smith is substituting at the station during MT. Bacon's absence.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Poland and daughter Helen and MT. and Mrs. Ed. ward Hoffman, all of Bridgeport, were Saturday and Sunday guests at Wilbur Buffers.
 MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Roster spent Sun- day in Winsted.
 Miss Margaret Butler has gone to Bridgeport for a couple of weeks.
 Charles Roster spent Sunday with his family on College Hill, Canaan.
 Mrs. Michael Hickey and son Robert were guests of West Stockbridge friends Friday and Saturday.
 Ellen Hickey is visiting in Canaan.
 Mrs Mary Belcher and Mrs. J. W Roster were in West Cornwall, Friday
 MT. J. W. Madigan. of Canaan. called on F. l.. Frear, at Bordens' Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
SHARON

Miss Evelyn Bartram is 8 guest at Charles Dakin's.
 The St. Bernard church hold their fair and dance Friday afternoon and evening of this week.
 The Methodist fair was held Wednes- day of this week. Ray Spening and wife, of Waterbury, are visiting at Mrs. George B. Klebes' .
 Many of the young people from here attended the Catholic dance in Lakeville last Friday night.
 Viola Landon is spending few days with her aunt in Plttsfeld.
 Mollie Mcdonald is a guest of friends in town.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Chaffee spent two days last week in New York.
 Mrs. J. Picken and children, of Pitts. burgh, Pa., are visiting Mrs. J. Lowell. Rev. Mackey and Rev. Burlington will exchange pulpits next Sunday morning.
 Wilbur and Harry Bantram went to Stamford on their motorcycles last Sat nrday and returned Monday.
 Mrs. Burton is guest of Mrs. Hall.
 W. Landon, MT. and Mrs. H. B. Dakin, Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Chaffee motor ed to Mt. Washington last Monday.
 Mrs. H. R. Winans spent Wednesday in town.
 Mir. Lee Dufour and brother, Pedro, of Lakeville, spent Sunday evening in town.
 Miss spanswick is caring for Daisy Landon.
 The advance sale of tickets for the historical lectures, to be given in the Casino on the evenings of Aug. 20 and 27, is now in full swing with prospect of all being sold before the lectures are given. The demand for reserved seats is so great that rows E, F, G, H, I, J and K have been reserved.
 Hon. B. l.. Haskins, cashier of the Chatham and Phen1x Bank, of New York city, who has a farm at Nudge Lake, has disposed of his high grade and thoroughbred Holstein cattle to J. J. Fahey. Report is this is an extra good dairy as MT. Haskins took pride in keeping no COW that would not produce 5000 pounds of milk in year.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
Lono Headed EIephanta.

Some dogs are wonderfully bright, but by common consent of those who have studied the subject the wisest of all the dumb brutes" Is the elephant not excepting even the "manlike ape" Many dogs are quick witted, as are some of the other animals, but the ele- phant is Hong headed" real reason. CT, downright philosopher. Some of the stories told of the elephant, and apparently well authenticated, too, are almost lncredible.-New York Ameri. can.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
WEST CORNWALL

The sale of ice cream last week for the benefit of the West Cornwall base ball team netted them about $12. MT. Robert Tracy, of Washington. D. O.. was guest over Sunday of his aunt. Mrs. T. s. Gold and other relatives.
 Last Sunday Rev. D. M. Pratt, of Cincinnati, occupied the pulpit in the morning. People look forward to one sermon year from him as he returns to his boyhood home. In the evening people in the village gathered to listen to Dr. Baldwin, of Urbana, III. He also spent his boyhood in Cornwall and now it is treat looked for each summer to hear one of his lectures.
 Mrs. c. W. Hart is again at home with her family.
 MT. and Mrs. George Cochrane motor, ed to Bridgeport and Long Hill for over Sunday.
 Mrs. J. A. Cochrane had her daughter and grandchildren with her for the day recently
 The Old Home Week celebration this year in charge of the Scoville Memorial Association will be held Saturday even- ing and Sunday morning, Aug. Is and IF. In the evening MT. Herbert Sher- wood will illustrate with the stereopti- con Legendary Trip through Western Connecticut. at the close of which re- treatments will be served. Sunday morning Rev. George Scott former chaplain of Hampton and now secretary of tae Presbyterian Board of Missions will give the address and Prof. Crane will preside at the organ.
 Mrs. Robinson and Marjorie have re- turned from their visit to Dr. Robin sons parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed. Cartwright, Law. renee Scurges and his sister Helen are spending two weeks at Mantle.
 Fourteen Cornwall Patrons and some friends enjoyed the field day meeting o1 Housatonic Valley Pomona at Kent Monday, The day was ideal for riding and State Master Gardner of Massachu. sets. is always an interesting speaker.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
CORNWALL HOLLOW

A large auto load of fishermen passed through this place last Sunday.
 Clyde Yale was in Goshen few days ago.
 John Palmer called on some of his old friends last Sunday.
 There was heavy thunder shower here last Sunday with terrible crashes of lightning and the rain poured down for few minutes.
 Most of the farmers are through hay. ing around here.
 Mrs. F. I. Roberts of Thomaston Is still at her farm here.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
Pantheism.

Pantheism, according to a recently published book on Mysticism and Magic In Turkey" has had its follow ing even among Mohammedans. The author quotes Bayazld Bestemi, a mys- tic of the ninth century, as uttering this sentiment: When men imagine that they are adoring Allah, 1t is Allah who adores himself" This seems a bolder rhetorical conception even than Is contained In Emerson's "Brahma:" am the doubter and the doubt,
 And the hymn the Brahman sings. .
 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
CANAAN VALLEY

MT. Koch with his family moved back to New York last week.
 J. H Benton of Springfield spent his vacation at his fathers, A. E, Benton.
 4. E. Benton sold wood lot to Frank Bailey last week.
 MT. Bailey Is getting ready to put ur a barn in place of the one burned few weeks ago.
 There are d good many city people ir this neighborhood. The jewish colony seems to be overrun with them.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
No Use For a Label

Shopman fo undecided customer come to purchase dog trough)-Would you like one with Dog painted on it, madam? Customer-N-no. You see, the dog can't read, and my husband doesn't drink water!-Lordon Punch.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
HELP THE KIDNEYS
News Readers Are Learning The
 Reason Why.

Reason Why.
 It's the little kidney ills
 The lame, weak or aching back
 The unnoticed urinary disorders
 That may lead to dropsy or BrIght's disease.
 When the kidneys are weak.
 Help them with Doan's Kidney Pills,
 A remedy especially for weak kidneys. Doan's have been used in kidney troubles for 50 years.
 Endorsed by 50,OOO people-endorsed at home.
 [ Proof in Canaan citizens statement.
 Mrs. John Mansfield, Reed St., Can aan, Conn, says: All that I said in praise Of Doan's Kidney Pills in 1908, still holds good. My kidneys were dis ordered and suffered from a backache and pains in my head. Upon arising in the morning, felt all tired out. Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at Thurlough's Drug Store, (now R. T. Farnum 6 Go. s Drug Store) entirely relieved me and now feel better in every way"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents. Foster -Milburn Oo., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan s and take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
No. S511.

No. 851l. DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF 1O THE CANAAN NATIONAL BANK, at Canaan, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, August 9th, 1913. .
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts .......... .$123, ,O62 OS Overdrafts, secured and unse-
 cured 34547 U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation 12,500 % Bonds, securities, etc. ............ 51,745.00 fixtures ..................... 6,OOOOO Other Real Estate owned ...... 4,OOO co Due from National Banks (not
 reserve agents) ............... 2,691.6s Due from State and Private
 Banks and Bankers, Trust
 Companies and Savings Banks 5,17OS6 agents ...................... 17,566 IS Checks and other Cash ItemsI.. 1858 94 Notes of other National Banks. 1,0S5O0 els and cents .........-.'....... 99O1 LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ:
 Legal-tender notes 100000 Redemption fund with U. s.
 Treasurer (5q6 of circulation). 625.oO
 Total. $235, ,151 AT LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in............$ 50, 1000, ,00 Surplus fund. d.................... 100000 Undivided profits, less expenses
 and taxes paid .............. 6,O5O.O2 National Bank notes outstanding 11,750.00 l Due t0 other National Banks .. ,433. .54 Dividends unpaid. ............... 26.O0 Individual deposits subje to check ...................... 140, ,72O. .51 l Demand certificates of deposit. $500 Certified checks .......... ~ $500 Cashiers checks outstanding 61.40 Bills payable. including obliga-
 tions for money borrowed .... 100000 Total l........................ $235. .18l. .47 STATE OF CoNNECTICUT,
 County of Litchfield,
 I, George Roger, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. GEORGE ROGER, Cashier. l Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of August, 1913. J. H. LANSING, Notary Public. | Correct-Attcst: GEO, s. FULLER,
 k. D. NORTON. H. E. LYLEs, Directors.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14

High Cheek Bones. High cheek bones are said to indi1 cate great force of character in some direction