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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
First s. Pictures Free With
Catalogue; To-Day No. s. Appears

APPEARS!
If you get catalogue to-day and
exchange the free certificates you get
with il YOU will be given the first
thirty-fvc contest pictures.
If you get a catalogue month from
now and redeem the free certificates
frSt thirty-fyc contest pictures
:. But month from now--or a WEEK
from now-thc first thirty-five pictures
VIII NOT constitute ALL the back pic
Is printed before getting n CATALOGUES
ana ana then want all the back pictures
Tree with H. YOU will get only the
frst thirty five picturcs-no more. The
pictures from No. SO to No. so you will
nay nave 70 secure otherwise. Pictures
newspaper per copy.
So get the catalogue To-Day and
START sh tomorrow to save the balance of
pear day after day in the paper.
The catalogue costs 80 cents. or 40
cents cents by mail 1t is a list of 5000 book
From this official list all the seventy
seven titles to he represented by tho
seventy-seven contest pictures were Sc
s,i n either verbs "a ALL THE SEVENTY.
TIE CATALOGUE.
Times Dispatch.
Let us see how the catalogue makes
IL possible for YOU TO find the correct
title represented by a picture. even
though you never in your life ever even
HEARD OF a book title
suppose picture shows an automo-
bile touring along country road Sun
pose that picture was drawn to repre-
sent the book title. out for n Spin"
Well, YOU. looking at that picture.
would say to YOURSELF
That picture MUST have been
drawn to represent some such title MS
I'm the Country" or "a Motoring Trip
or Along Country Road" or some
similar sort of title. Perhaps it rep
resents such title as Out for Spin
So you open your catalogue to the
titles beginning with the letter "a"
and look for along. Country Road"
You turn to the titles beginning with
the letter IN" and look for Motoring
Trip, A." You turn to TIE titles be.
ginning with the letter 'I." and look
for I'm the Country" You turn to
the. titles beginning with the letter
20" and there FIND Out fora Spin"
You found the title that picture rep
resented. and yet you know nothing at
all about books or book titles. And ir
you have ingenuity and the catalogue
you can win first prize In this great
contest game.
Get that catalogue to-day. and with
1t I'LL the back pictures freel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
CAR KNOCKS OVER WAGON
Soft Drink Delivery Truck Narrowly
Misses Failing Into River.

Struck by northbound Hull street
car from the rear, wagon loaded to
the top with soft drinks belonging to
the Pepsicola Company. was Knocked
over about noon yesterday on the Free
Fridge, scattering bottles in all direc-
tons. 1t was feared that the vehicle
would be lost by falling over the bridge.
i hanging perilously near the edge and
threatening TO go overheard with the
horse. The animal was disentanglcd
from the shafts, and the wagon was
hauled 10 safer place. The driver
made his escape b. jumping from his
scat, getting off without a scratch
Traffic was blocked for some time
by the collision occurring at time
when the bridge was congested. Con-
siderable excitement was created and
crowd assembled.
Several hundred bottles Of soft drinks
were in the wagon, which was built in
three tiers. This was nearly total
loss. almost all of the bottles being
smashed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Remarkable Christmas
Present

Among the curious Christmas pres,
ents OF this year will be one for a man
or national reputation, which has been
all year in tho making.
way last January the present was
decided upon. and friend OF the prom
inent gentleman requested the Burrella
i'ress Clipping Bureau, OF New York
TO watch every paper In America and
TO take up every item hich appeared
| concerning the man.
The clipping bureau people followed
Instructions. and now present tho hia-
tory OF ono year in the life of tfi,
| especial man.
The history ends just after election.
and the 2o.642 newspaper items found
include everything. from a thrae-iins
editorial mention to full-paRe iliua.
tnted stories. These have been mount.
ed on a,200 great sheets OF Fish Iinan
paper and bound into three massive
volumes.
At the head of each item is the name
and date OF paper clipped from. this
Information having been put in with q
book typewriter. The words thus In
sorted amount to 1929
In actual time. very strict record
OF which has been kept. the work haa
required sixty-four working days;
throughout the year. and has kept71in
employment during that time thiftv
people as readers. clippers, sorters.
mounters and binders. Every newast
paper OF Importance Is represented.
This Is merely n specimen of some ~
the unique orders which ge, into tfle,
Burreile Bureau. Cor the extent ia
which clippings are used by individuaia
and by business concerns seems to- ~
remarkable. 49,
There are many people in private a.
we'll as In public life who need proan.
clippings and don't know II. 1t mirhEs
be we'll for them to look up this m.s,,
Burrelfe who Is said to be 40 xvs1fs
known that letter simply addraased:
'Burrelle. Now York" viii reach f,fns
With 10 delay. (AdsertiseIrsnt.I ,,s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Act While You Can Get All Back Pic
tMrcs Free With the Cntnlugur.

Many of the readers of this news
paper take II great interest in solving
the Bookiovers Game pictures. and an
even greater interest in the $1,000 of
awards, but they have not saved the
pictures regularly. Perhaps they have
all the pictures Somewhere around
the house" or perhaps they have only
ing Ii easy"
I'VE can get all the back pictures
any time we want to free with the
contest catalogue" they say.
TO-DAY they can say that but TO-
DAY only, for but the first thirty-fve
pictures are given free with the cata-
logue, and TO-DAY PICTURE NO 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Hear Dalton Ca.e To-Dnv.

The case of r. Z. Dalton, forty-two
years old. charged with committing a
serious offense against Miss Florence
Williams. of 20i Decatur Street will
be heard this morning before Squire
l.. IL Franklin. in Police Court Part
IL Dalton, who conducts confection-
cry store at Fifth and Hull Streets is
said TO have lured the girl into a back
room. on the pretense Of opening an
account with her. The accused stoutly
denied the charges preferred against
him, and said he went into the room to
consult n ledger
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Begin laying of Sidewalks.

y. I. Pullian, who was awarded the
contract to place granolithic sidewalks
around the new Swansboro School at n
meeting of the School and Civic Lea que
Thursday night, will begin operations
on the work next week. Funds for the
Improvement were raised through the
medium of n street carnival The
project proved successful. and the re-
CURED sum was realized. The walk
ways are expected to be ready at the
time the school opens. which is
thought will be about September 90
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Lead Poisoning Coy,c. Deo,h

Harrisonburg, Va. August 23-Lead
poisoning contracted while following
ms trade caused the death at the Rock
ihgnam Memorial Hospital of William
b. Rhodes. forty-fye wears old. !, vail
painter OF the neighborhood of Hinton.
rockingham County When he was
taken i'll several weeks ago it was
thought that he was suffering from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Ey hcnours' va, August go. B.
Barker. president of Barker-Jenninps
hardware Company, has gone to Colo
rado Springs, having been called there
by his wife, who notified him of the
serious illness of their son. Frank. who
mas been living there for nine years.
inc III son has been living in Colorado
on account of his health
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Sam Sonnenburg, nineteen years old
was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Officer j. y. Baughan on the charge
OF taking 4 ring from Miss NJ l.. Moore
under false pretenses. Miss Moore said
she gave the jewel. which is set with
rubies and pearls and valued at $3.50, to
Sonnenburg, who keeps a jewelry store
on Hull street. and lives at 402 West
Main Street, for repair. When she
claimed her property he is alleged to
have said that he could not find it or
else IL had been given by mistake to
some one. Sonnenburg obtained a con-
tinuance OF his case until Monday
morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Acting on 4 temporary permit grant
cd by City Electrician Thompson. the
Richmond Electric Company located
at Eighth and McDonough. and operated
by L. j. Wills will resume work this
morning The factory was recently or
dered closed by the City Electrical De-
lartment on the ground that il vio-
lated certain provisions of an ordinance
which prohibits the operation Of plant
OF such character in the city limits
The City Attorney hi. peen instructed
10 prepare an ordinance, which Will
aford permanent relief 20 Mr. Willis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
WIS
SOUTH RICHMOND

arrested by County Officer a. T. Tray
lor for breaking into the house of Sam
uel Williams, near Drewry's Bluff, and
stealing quantity of clothing.
Only a few minor civil cases were
heard yesterday by Squire l.. w. Cheat
ham in the Swansboro Magistcrial
Court; George Stein, charged with
wife-beating and resisting an officer,
was not given n hearing, owing to the
lack of sufficient witnesses Mean
while, stein is being kept a prisoner
in the City Jail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
ADDRESS by DIR. McFApEN.
Cornerstone of New Church Building In
Lynchburg Is Laid.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Lynchburg, Va. August 29.-The
corner stone OF the new church build
ing to be erected by the West End
Baptist Church. was laid this after
noon under the auspices OF the Red
Cross Council. Jr o. u. A. NJ. the adj
dress OF the occasion being made by
Rev. Frank II. McFaden. d. D., for
merly OF Lynchburg, but now pastor OF
the First Presbyterian Church. Rich
mond
The local council was assisted by
Thomas B. Ivey, of Petersburg. State
secretary; Or. w. A. Gordon, OF Elk
ton. past state councillor. and DR.. r.
S. Griffin, OF Basic City.
More than 100 Juniors were present.
while large gathering OF people wit
messed the corner stone laying
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Wnymnck FiIIinr scrreon,c,

Ofiicer Eddie" Waymacli, the pop
ular patrolman of the Third District.
Is temporarily holding down the Job
or desk sergeant at the Third Police
station in the absence of Sergeant j.
V. Manning, who is on his furlough.
Policeman Waymack has the day shift.
working from o'clock in the morning
until in the afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
PASSED CENTURY MARK.
Oldest Woman In Southwest Virginia
Dies Nenr Rincr.
Especial to The Times-Dispatc

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Christiansburg, Va, August 29.-The
death of Mrs. Howard Akers occurred
near Riner recently. Mrs Akers was
known TO every one as Aunt Susan"
and was probably the oldest person in
Southwest Virginia. She was born June
8. 1913. being over 100 years old at the
time of her death. Her. entire life was
spent near Riner She had never seen
train. and had not left home for.
years. though she was active and
strong until her death
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
cnrlIn WIN Deliver Address.
Special to The Times-Dlsr

TSptCIdI 1 pfIIUII.
Alexandria. Va, August 29-The
thirty-frst annual tournament and
picnic of the Franconia Tournament
Club Will be given near t'ranconia
September II, next Representative
c. c. Carlin will deliver the charge of
the knights, and the coronation adj
dress will be delivered by w. T..
Oliver. Democratic nominee for the
House Of Delegates from Fairfax
County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
To PLAN Confederate Day.

Chesterfield Chapter. United Daugh-
ters of the Confcderacy, will hold a
called meeting this afternoon at 3
o'clock in the waiting-room of Miller
d Rhoads store. Plans will be dis
cussed and committees appointed for
the annual Confederate Day exercises,
which will be held at Chesterfield
Courthouse on September IL. Arrange
ments have been made to secure the
services of several noted orators for
the day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Injured by Expiosion.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Lynchburg, Va, August 29.-Think-
ing dynamite fuse had burned out.
John Jamerson, foreman on the dou-
BILE track construction OF the Southern
Railway north of Lynchburg, to-day
started to dig tho explosive UP as 1t
exploded. His left arm was blown off
and both hands were badly injured. but
pital here. Jamerson resides ut Nebo.
NJ c..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Sneed. Mrs J.
~ BROOKS and little dautthter and
David Brock, all OF the Southside, left
tuesday on an extended Southern tour
atlanta. Ga; Knoxville, Chattanooga,
Tenn; Asheville, y. c.. and Little Rock,
ARK, are among the places they will
visit. Mrs. Brooks will afterwards he
the guest of friends in Halifax County
and North Carolina.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Po.tmaster. in Virginia..

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Washington. August 29.-The folldv-
ing fourth class postmasters in Ntr-
ginia We're appointed to-day: Lucy a.
Hardiman. Boiling, buckingham Coun-
ty: John b. Williams, Marquis. Glouces-
ter County: James w. Early. Mount
Fair. Albemarle County: Jessie It. Jor-
dan, Tabscott, Goochland County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
BANKS RDMANDED TO JAIL.

Trial In Amelia Court Results In
Hung Jury.
tSpe cial to The Times Dispatch
Amelia, Va, August 29.-The trial
Of Richard Banks. colored, for the cut
ting of Robert Old at Chula, which
caused his death, resulted in a hung
jury. Banks was remanded to Jail
The case will come up again at the
regular September term of the court.
which begins on September 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Renlty Trnn.fer Recorded.

Albert T. Debrito sold the propertv
at 209 East Twelfth Street to Lucy
a. Furman. wife of A. S. Furman, ac-
cording TO n deed of bargain and sale
recorded yesterday In Hastings Court.
Part II. The consideration was $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Funeral services over the body Of
Thomas d. Rodwell seventeen years
old, who died Wednesday in the home
OF his mother, Mrs. Hugh G.. Benner,
z4oo Decatur Street, were held yes
terday afternoon from West End
Methodist Church, with Rev Charles
Tinsley Thrift officiating The inter-
ment was in Maury Cemetery
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Miss Stella owen. of South Rich.
mond. Is spending II week at the home
OF +. w. Cook. near Charlotte Court.
house.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. Elmslic Higgenbotham and Miss
Virginia Tyler. of this city, are guests
OF Mrs. Wheat. at Morgan Springs
near Bcrryville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. c. l. Glenn had as her guests
Tor this week Mrs. Z. NJ. Profiitt. OF
shores: William Glenn. of Vinita; Mar
YIN Roberts, Of Norwood. and Mr.. Wilt
sEire. of Alabama
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. J. Fl. Garrett. of this city. Is the
guest OF relatives in Glover for several
dnYs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. III. c. Dow and small daughter.
ruth. have returned to Fredericksburg,
after short visit here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mr.. anu Mrs j. r. Southland have re-
turned to the city, after visit TO Nat
ural Bridge and Lexington
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bass, who have
been visiting Miss p. j. Glenn at Vinita
for two weeks, have returned to Rich
mond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Alleged Burglar TO Grand Jury.
Robert kerney, colored. charged with
burglary. was sent on to the grand
jury yesterday morning when arraign-
ed before Squire Robertson in the Ches-
ter Magistcrial Court. The negro was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Miss Nancy Lee Janney has gone t
the Greenbrier White Sulphur Spring:
for short stay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. c. F. Collins, Jr.. OF Tredericks-
burg. Is spending a week with relatives
in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell c. Williams have
returned to the city,. and are now oc.
cupyinS their new home on Hanover
Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. NIeeks, who arc
now visiting i'm Lexington, will como
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Doyle. in Lynchburg. has returned to
her home here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Miss Bessie Morgan. of Charlotte
Cornty, is visiting relatives in Rich
mOnd this week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Misses Elizabeth and Dolly Adam and
BESSIE Cardwell have returned from
Wilson Springs and Rockbridge Coun-
ty' where they have been for the past
month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Miss Dorothy Graves and Coakley
Graves, OF Richmond, are visiting Mrs
w. z. Graves, in Williamsburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Bryan Merritt, of this city, is spend :
ing two weeks in Norfolk and at Vir-
ginia Beach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs Peasants and her granddaugh-
Ter. Miss Page Peasants. who have
oeen visiting the Misses Davis. in
Hcottsviile, have returned to Rich
mond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30
Diamond Rings

or perfect quality and elegant set.
tings.
Our Diamond Department is the
most extensive in the South.
sCIIwARzsCHILD BROS,
Richmond's Leading jewelers..
Second and broad Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

r. w. Holmes. of Williamsburg, has
returned to his home. after short
stay here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Miss Virginia Lovelace, of Houston,
is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Frazier,
in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Talking OF these livery companies
or city guilds, may mention that
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Baden
Powell the successful defender of
Mafekng during the Boer War; and
the organizer and grand master of the
Boy Scout movement. has been elected
master of the senior and wealthiest
guild in the city namely. that of the
MERGERS. which dates from lll2. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

rheumatism. His is the first death from
lead poisoning recorded in this part of
the Valley for many years. He is sur
vived by his widow and several chill
dren.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. Edward Cooper and her children.
or this city. are guests OF Mrs. Charles
Spencer, in Newport News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Miss Louiso Finch, who has been the
guest Of her cousin, Miss Katherine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. H. W, Elicit. and Miss Louise
Elicit. who have been visiting relatives
in Fluvanna and Louisa, have returned
10 the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Dorsey Sydnor
nave returned from a trip to Atlantic
City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Misses Kate Hess and Ella Christine
nave returned to their home in Bethle
hem' Pa. after visit to Mrs c. 3.
Hess, at 24o4 Floyd Avenue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

William Roberts, of Norwood. is the
guest OF his father, in this city. for
Il short stay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-30

Mrs. Theodore Russuw, Of Charlottes
vile. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. y
l.. Russow. in Richmond.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-01-24
THE HEAVY FALL Of SNOW
CAUSES GREAT ANXIETY
Several Warehouses Collapse and Should the
Snow Melt Rapidly Disastrous Flood
Would Result

siderable damage and is causing
grave apprehensions of bad flood
when it melts.
The roofs of the Kerr-Gifford
warehouses here and at Kitzmiller
siding have caved in under the
weight of snow. The Nj. +. Miller
warehouse at Chambers and the
Farmers Union warehouses at Cotton
and ColfaX have also collapsed UNI
der the strain. Many of the mer-
chants here and at Colfax are taking
everything out OF the basem ents of
their stores and arranging to move
their goods upstairs on short notice,
in case the expected high water
comes. The city authorities are
taking every precaution possible to
guard against damage in case of a
flood. Arrangements have been
made with the O.-W. r. & N. Co.
that as soon as the water reaches u
threatening stage their section men
"iAA hlSIOhhCSI lIIC ldllS Ou IuClI
trestles, chain one end of the trestles
to the bank and allow them to
swing off the piers and to one side
of the creek, so as to leave the
channel clear and unobstructed Mr..
Schaf, foreman of the Federal Con-
struction Co., has been engaged to
supervise the dynamiting of any jams
that may form in the river. He has
had experience in Ahis kind of work
and is thoroughly competent
While everyone hopes for the best
and trusts that the snow will go off
gradually, all recognize the danger
of very serious flood, and are pre-
pairing TO protect their property from
damage if the high water comes
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-01-24
First Glass Dyeing and Cleaning
Plant

Rodrick & Brunk have recently
opened tailoring and suit cleaning
establishment in the Downen build
ing next to Baums music store. Both
are experienced men in the business.
Mr.. Rodrick formerly conducted a
large shop at Sterling, Kansas, and
Mr.. Brunk worked in a similar es-
Enlistment at Mcpherson, Kansas
They were old friends and, being am
west and engage in business, so Mr..
Rodrick sold his shop and together
they came to this state and began to
look about for a good location, fin
ally deciding upon Pullman. They
are putting in first class modern
plant, equipped with the very latest
and best machinery for dying, clean
ing and pressing. The steam press
ing machine alone will cost $500.
kind of work in their line promptly
and in manner that will give en-
tire satisfaction. They make a spe-
cialty Of dyeing silks and mine mer-
chandise and of cleaning furs and
leather goods. They also carry a
fine line of woolens for ladies and
gentlemen's suits, take measure
ments, and have the garments made
by expert tailors in the east They
guarantee all their work to be as
good as can be secured anywhere,
and their prices to be as reasonable.
They have come to Pullman to stay
and build up perm anent business,
and simply ask to be given a trial.
All of Mrs. Rodrick's people are
Old residents of Dayton and it was
largely through their advice that
Mr. Rodrick decided to locate in
this section.