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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
Hints for Housekeepers.

Keep Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound always on hand, and you can
quickly head off cold by its prompt
use. 1t contains no opiates, heals and
soothes the inflamed air passages,
stops the cough, and may save big
doctors bill. ]. p. Higgins, Stanton,
Wis, writes that "One bottle Of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound cured
me of bad cough. find it sure
cure for coughs and colds" In a
yellow package. J. L. Parsons or s.
G. Walls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
WOULD CHARGE S25 ADMIS-
SION TO AUTOMOBILE SHOW

1t has been suggested to charge an
admission fee of $25 on a certain day
of the next automobile show to be held
at Olympia, London. The great
crowds which throng the exhibition
halls make 1t impossible for the in
tending purchaser TO examine the cars
closely and to get adequate informa-
tion from the attendants. On the pur-
chase of car on the floor of the
exhibition, the admission fee would be
refunded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
FAMOUS AUTO RACER
QUITS GAME FOR GOOD

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. 6.-That
Ralph De Palma, winner of the 1912
Vanderbilt cup has retired from the
racing game, was the word reaching
here today. De Palma has not fully
recovered from the injuries he sus-
tanned in the collision with Caleb
Bragg here and he doubts his ability
to come back" as driver. He will
enter the automobile business in Ell
Paso, Tex, it was said.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
Men Take
SCOTRICH'S VITALITY PILLS

Stops forever all weakening drains
Sends rich, flesh-building blood
through every part of the system,
making every organ act. causing YOU
to glow an tingle with newly found
strength. You're new man and
can feel it,. The greatest nerve ton
ic. Cures quickly and forever Nerv.
ous Debility, Failing Memory, De-
spondency. (the Blues). Weakening
Losses. Kidney Diseases, all disorders
of the Nervous System. Sent prepaid
for $1.00 box.
BRANDT MEDICAL CO.. Dept C. IS.
ST Louis No
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
SENATE UNABLE TO DE-
eide ON PRESIDENT PRO TEN

DENVER, Jan. 6.-The senate will
vote again tomorrow on presidency
pro tenn Tobin, Van Tilborg, Cross
and Reynolds have deserted Adams.
The Progressives assert it will be
impossible for Adams to be elected
without Republican votes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
Famous Stage Beauties

look with horror on skin eruptions,
blotches, sores or simples. They don't
have them, nor will any one, who uses
Bucklen's Arnica salve. 1t glorifies
are beauties and cannot be told from
the face. Eczema or Salt Rheum van
ish before 1t. 1t cures sore lips, chap
ped hands, chilblains; heals burns,
cuts and bruises. Unequrled for
piles. Only 25 cents at all drug
gists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
INTRODUCES BILL FOR d.
ERECT LECTION OF SENATORS

DENVER, Jan. 6.-Senator Garman
introduced in the senate resolution
ratifying the amendment te the fed
eral constitution providing for the di-
rect election of senators.
Burris and Van Tilborg introduced
public utility bills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
Ladies Take
i

MADAME (Femaie Pills) JAMES
The successful remedy for suppressed
menstruation. Safe. sure, speedy. No
harm or interference with work. Sat
isfaction guaranteed or money refund.
ed. Sent Prepaid for &2.0e per box.
ASuble strength.
BRANDT MEDICAL CO., Dept C. IS.
ST. Louis. Mo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
BUSES NEED MANY TICK ETs.

The extent of London's notorious
traffic will be appreciated when one
hears that no less than 200 tons Of
pulp are required to manufacture the
tickets for one years rides. It would
be interesting to know how much the
New York subway consumes, because
subway tickets, while much smaller.
are much thicker than London bus
tickets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
ARCHIBALD TAKES STAND
IN HIS OWN BEHALF

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. T.
Judge Archibald finished the direct tes-
timony in his own behalf today. Va
rious senator's cross questioned him.
Arguments are expected to begin to-
morrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
DISCOURAGED MUSICIAN
SUICIDES IN DENVER

DENVER, Jan. s.--Discouraged g. be-
cause he vas unable to realize his
life ambition, that Of becoming a great
Leopold McAuley, carpen-
ter, this morning played the old gos-
pol hymn "Fsce to Face" then went
to the basement Of hia home and
hanged hiussK.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
9OO-FooT WIRELESS TOWER

To replace the tower of the Ger
man Wireless company's station at
Nauen, which was blown down year
ago, new tower 917 feet high is be-
ing erected. 1t is expected to have a
radius of 5000 miles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09

w. r. Fox, 1876 w. Washington st,
Noblesville, Ind, says: After suffer
ing many months with kidney trouble
after trying other remedies and pre-
scription, ! purchased a box of Foleys
Kidney Pills which not oily did me
more good than any other remedies
ever used, but have positively set my
kidney right. Other members of my
family have used them with similar
results" You will save time and
money, and avoid needless pain and
suffering by taking Foleys Kidney
Pills at the first sign of kidney trou-
BILE. Try them. Refuse any substi-
tute. S. G. Wall or j. l.. Parsons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
COFFIN SENT BY PARCELS POST.

GAINESVILLE, o., Jan. THE
first coffin to be sent by parcels post
was mailed from here to Dexter
City. o. 1t weighed fourteen pounds
in two packages and required es cents
postage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
TO DEPoPULATE
PANAMA CANAL ZONE

The census of the Panama canal
zone gives the population there today
as 63,sl0, of which about $4,000 are
employees of the canal commission, the
Panama railroad and of the various
canal contractors. Generally speak
ing, the soil is not suitable for farm
ing 1t is not likely that Americans
will be attracted; and since other oc-
cupants than Americans, for obvious
reasons, are not desirable, Colonel
Goethals is in favor of the depopula-
tion Of the zone, except so far as it
will be occupied by canal operatives
and by the military necessary for the
protection of the canal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
HEIsK ELL TO SUCCEED
DAVIS AS SENATOR

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 6.-J. H.
Heiskell, Little Rock editor, has been
appointed to succeed Senator Davis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
FALLS 100 FEET: is UNINJURED

DETROIT, Jan. Robert Dole.
an Ohio state university student, fell
100 feet to the ground. He was rush
ed to a hospital and discharged hve
minutes later with only back bruises.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-09
DENVER MESSENGERS A SUICIDE

DENVER. Jan. 7.-ClAude 9ome-
roy, an Adams express messsnesr.
suicided this morning. by shooting
himself In the hsad. No axplanatien
was found for ~ I'D.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
USE BACK YARDS
FOR FAIRGROUNDS
DR.. Myron T. Scudder Suggests
Plan to Solve Play Difficulty
in Congested Districts.

now method Of solving the ques-
ton OF room for the city child to play
in. has boon advanced by DR.. Myron
T. Scudder. now ut the University Of
Virginia, and director OF the Play
ground and Recreation Association OF
America. He is n brother OF S. D.
Scuddcr. vice president OF the Rich
mond Trust and Savings Company
DR.. Scudder's plan Is to establish a
big community backyard In each block
Of dwellings in big cities. the yard
to be equipped for play and under the
caro- Of a supervisor. who will be paid
either by parents In each block or by
the city The plan Is deliberately pre-
sented in the New York Times for July
country at great rate, according to
DR.. Scudder. and city authorities are
beginning to realize that play spaces
are n necessary part of every city. But
in the larger cities and especially in
congested districts like Manhattan
Island, New York. the value Of land is
almost prohibitive. An area OF an
cost the city nearly million.
That is where the community back
yard comes In. In the better residence
sections. these yards occupy half to
one-third of tho lot, and are idle most
of tho time. Several of them could
easily be combined into an excellent
playground for tho children OF one
block. DR.. Scudder admits that this
idea would not apply to the tenement
districts. where there are no yards. He
suggests that in these districts n street
be set aside at cetrain times for the
children to play In. under the direc-
ton Of competent supervisor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
MERCURY DROPS.
BREEZE COMES Up
Richmond Getting Cooler Every
day-Kansas City Is Only
Hot Spot, With 1O2.

Mercury still going down, with a
fine breeze blowing out of the north
east and the humidity reduced to SO,
was the glad news that came from
Chimborazo yesterday. The top notch
temperature for tho day was SO de-
grees, which is just six points lower
than the day before, and almost
amounts to n chill compared to the 81
with which the week began. At 8
o'clock last night. 1t had dropped to rs,
and n large number of people adjourned
to Capitol Square where the music and
the breeze conspired to make them
think they had day off at the beach.
Kansas City continues to be the hot
test spot on the weather mans re-
port, with 102 degrees, and it has re-
tanned that record temperature for two
days. while the next highest tempera-
ture recorded is %. a number of places
were afflicted with that figure includ-
Ing Savannah. ST. Louis. Oklahoma,
Montgomery and Jacksonville Nearly
everywhere else it was phenomenally
cool for the time of the year.
Duluth. n city which has never be-
fore qualified rs an especially cool spot,
broke all previous records in that line
with maximum temperature OF 81.
That is ten degrees lower than San
Francisco could show. while Calgary.
the famous little Canadian town that
usu allyholds the chill record. fairly
sweltcred with 20 degrees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
MUST KEEP YARDS
AND STREETS CLEAN
Secretary Weber Says People
Must Cooperate With Au-
thorities for Sanitary City.

Education OF the people in keeping
their yards and the streets clean Is
just as essential as legislation govern
ing the disposal of refuse. according to
the report of Gustavus \. Weber. sec
rotary of the Society for the Better
ment OF Housing and Living Conditions.
Tho bill drawn up by the Legislative
committee of tho society will come up
for consideration before the Ordinance
Committee Of the Common Council to-
night. 1t is based upon Mr. Weber's
report.
survey of Richmond backwards re-
vealed the fact that out of $50 exam
ined. 16S were dirty, eighty-hve were
reported as filthy, ZIG had some rub
bish scattered ABOUT. while ffty-four
confined stagnant watcr. The survey
showed further that the practice of
throwing rubbish on the streets Is al
most universal in Richmond.
y great deal Of uncleanliness is also
caused by the failure of people TO pro-
vide proper receptacles for rubbish. all
sorts of boxes, barrels and cans being
used for this purpose, while in some
instances no receptacle at all is pro
vided.
still more Objectionable is the prac-
tice OF mixing ashes and garbage. so
that both are carried to the dumps to-
gether. where the garbage putrities and
breeds rats. flies and other vermin.
The report especially censures tho
extensive practice OF throwing trade
waste. often OLA perishable kind into
the streets and alleys.
Unless public opinion is aroused"
the report concludes. ito the necessity
OF Keeping tho yards and lots clean.
exercising greater care in the use OF
sufficient and proper receptacles.
separating combustables from non
combustible refuse. and properly
placing these recoptacles that
they may always be easily ac-
cessib.e to the collectors, the
Street Cleaning Department cannot deal
with the refuse problem adequately.
and no amount OF Increase in its eff
cheney will enable IL to do So
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
MUST ORGANIZE
FIVE COMP AN|ES
Second and Fourth Regiments,
Virginia Infantry, Not Up to
Government Requirements.

Reorganization of the regimental
formation of the State infantry, in or
der to meet requirements OF the
United states military authorities. 1t
Is stated that neither the First Batta-
lion. First Virginia Regiment, known
as the Richmond Grays. or the indie
pendent battalion known as the Rich
mond Blues, will be affected by the
changes
The Secretary Of War has recently
called attention to the requirements
or the Dick bill. which regulates gov
ernment aid to State militia, In which
regiments are required to have twelve
companies each. The First Virginia
Regiment. under command OF Colonel
w. j. Perry. Of Stanton. and OF which
the Richmond Grays. under Major l..
L. Price. composes the first battalion,
meets this requirement, having twelve
organized companies. The Second
Regiment, commanded by Colonel r F.
Leedy, Of Luray. has but nine COM
panies. There is no Third Regiment
The Fourth Regiment. commanded by
Colonel GOODWIN. OF Emporia, has but
ten companies
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
composed of four companies. COM
manded by Major f. w. Bowles. con-
To Organize New Companies.
In order to bring the Second and
Fourth Regiments up to the govern
ment requirements II Will be neccs-
sary to organize FIVE new companies
The old company In Harr!sonburg will
probably be reorganized. and stops will
be taken TO organize four additional
companies in other places One sug-
gestion was that the companies be re-
assigned to regiments. the Richmond
Grays TO continue as the first batta-
lion, and the Richmond Blues to form
the second. the two local battalions,
pose the First Regiment, with regi-
mental headquarters and band located
in Richmond. This plan has several
times before been suggested. but has
been found TO be not altogether feast
bic, and is not in accordance with the
wishes OF tho officers and men form
Ing the local commands. who prefer
that each maintain its separate iden-
tity No formal orders have been is
sued in regard TO the reorganization
as yet. but Adjutant- General w. W.
Sale and Brigadier- General c. c.
Vaughan, Jr., commanding the First
Brigade. Virginia Volunteers, have
been In correspondence with War De-
partment officials in regard TO the mat
ter. 1t Is probable that without in
terfering in any way with the First
Regiment, that Colonel Leedy and Col
onei Goodwin will take steps shortly
10 bring their commands up to the
military requirements OF twelve com
panies each. thuS nsurinG the United
states government allowance for uni
forms and other equipment and cX-
penSes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
AUTOMOb|L|ST IS
HURLED TO DEATH
Train Strikes His Machine While
Attempting to Make
Crossing.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Orange, Va, July 16.-As the Chesa :
peako and Ohio short" train between
this place and Gordonsville was pass
ing Lees Crossing, about three miles
from Orange, this afternoon 1t struck
an automobile run by Lawrence
Odenino The train was running at Il
high rate OF speed to clear the block
for the through Chesapeake and Ohio
train for the West Odenino was killed
instantly. his skull being fractured and
his neck broken
The automobile was demolished, parts
being thrown sixty feet
DIR. Lewis Holiday, coroner. en-
panelled jury, which viewed the body
and adjourned until tomorrow to hold
mn inquest Odenino ran an automobile
livery here. and had been warned sew
eral times about his reckless driving.
This Is the second accident within Il
year at this CROSSING.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Compton-IIudson.


Staunton. Va. July ia quiet we'd
ding was celebrated at 1850 o'clock
this morning at the homo OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar William Hudson, when
their daughter. Eva Day. became the
wife of Floyd Ellis Compton of Wash
ington. Va. Tho ceremony was per-
formed by Rev: H. II. sherman. of the
Central NJ. Z. Church, South, the brides
pastor. The bride wore a Dutch blue
brocade eponge travelling suit with hat
to match, and bird of paradise trim
ming. She carried a bouquet of Brides
roses. Miss Bertha Clay Hudson. sister
of the bride. was maid of honor. She
wore white lingerie. n white hat, and
carried white carnations. The best man
was William Halter Coiner. The we'd
ding march from "Lohengrin" and dur
ing tho ceremony Melody of Love"
were played by little Miss Charlotte
Miley, aged nine years, OF Lynchburg.
cousin OF the bride.
After the ceremony the couple took
the Chesapeake and OhR train for
Washington city, Atlantic City. Niagara
Falls and Canada. After October they
will be at home at 71s Cabell Street
LynchburG.
Among the guests from out of town
we're Mrs. a. Y. mason, of Luray; Miss
Ida Compton. OF Washington, Va sis
ter Of the groom: Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Miley and daughter. Miss Charlotte, Of
Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Pngr-Schoolcr.

lSpeClai 10 1 ne i!ncS-DlSpatcn.J
Alexandria, Va. July 16--The mar
ringe OF Miss Willie F. Schooler, of
Fredericksburg. and Rev Frank Page,
u. D, rector of Zion Episcopal Church,
Fairfax Colsthouse, took place at 9
o'clock this morning at st. Pauls Epis-
copal Church. Only the Immediate rela-
tives of the two families represented
attended the wedding. Rev. p. p.
Phillips. rector of the church. perform
ed the ceremony.
The bridal party entered the church
10 the strains of 4 wedding march play
ed by Mrs. Charles +. Tackett, OF Fred
ericksburg. The bride was given in
marriage by Mrs. Harriet Wight, of
Fredericksburg. Others in the bridal
party accompanying the couple to the
chancei were Misses Mary Amber and
Bessie Broun. of Fredericksburg. and
the two brothers of the bridegroom
Thomas Nelson Page. the newly-ap-
pointed, ambassador to Italy. and Ros-
well Page. Second Auditor OF Virginia
OF Richmond Following the wedding,
Dr.. and Mrs Page left for a Northern
bridal trip. Upon their return they
will reside at Fairfax Courthouse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
NEGRO PREACHER
POWER FOR GOOD.
Aged John M. Dawson, Leader
of His Race, Dies at
williamsburg.
Especial to The Times-pispatch.

lSpecial to The Times-Dtspatch.1
Williamsburg. Va. July 16.-Ths
Rev. John NJ. Dawson. aged eighty
three years probably one of the
most widely known colored preachers
and politicians in the Eastern part Of
the state in his day. died last night
at an early hour in his home on Fran
els Street Dawson was power
among the people of his race follow
Ing the close OF the War Between the
states. and continued to be prominent
as a politician until the disfranchise-
ment OF the negro. But Dawson was
always a friend OF the white people.
and 1t was through his influence that
his people were kept in bounds here
he was always a good counselor, and
Tor this Dawson's memory will long
be Kept green by those who arc left
to remember his valuable services TO
his community.
He was elected treasurer of James
City County end the city of Williams
burg. but was defeated for office in
1893 After that he devoted himself
to his church work and advising his
people TO become useful citizens and
eschcw politics. He was pastor OF the
First Baptist Church for many years.
but his congregation firing Of him on
account of mis- decrepitudc, was forced
to resign. which he did after a siren
nous fight. SO bitter was the feeling
Will not be held from his former
charge. but will take place to-mor-
row from another colored church.
Dawson was master OF arts OF
Oberlin COhio) College and was a man
of considerable learning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Thomns-AIcAIoney.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Henthsville. Va, July 16.-The homo
OF Mr.. and Mrs j. w. McAloney, at
Reedville. was yesterday the scene OF
a pretty wedding, when their second
daughter, Miss Della. became the bride
of H. c. Thomas. of Reedville. Rev.
Mr.. Paylor. of the Methodist Church,
officiated.
Only the Immediate families and in
timato friends witnessed the ceremony.
After n bridal trip North, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Will reside at Reedville, where
Mr.. Thomas Is engaged In the drug
business,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
killed by Moving Machine.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Sergent XIV InlN l6-Iohn 60

Especial to The Times Dispa tch.
Sergent, Ky. July l6.-John Collier
aged thirty-fve. leading good citizen
OF the Cumberland River section. OF
this county. son OF II NJ. Collier,
prominent real estate man. was in
stantly killed Mt Rhoda, Wise County
Va, yesterday a few miles east OF here
where he was operating a moving ma
chine.
Golfers body became entangled in
the blades of the machine. and his
body was horribly cut and torn. rem
dcring 1t almost unrecognzable. He
leaves n wife and several small chill
dren. The remains were brought to
Cumberland River for interment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
EACH CLAIMS TO Be
WIFE OF DOYLE
Two Women Insist They Were
Married to Man Drowned
at Norfolk.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. ]

Norfolk Va, July 16-Another wo-
man, claiming to be the wife OF Frank
Doyle. the young man who was drowned
in the harbor on Sunday. arrived in
Norfolk to-day and attended the flu
neral. which was held at undertaking
parlors in Freemason Street.
When Doyle's body was recovered on
Monday woman claiming to be his
wife attempted to commit suicide. She
said she wanted to be buried in tine
same grave with Doyle
The dead mans father reached Nor
folk this morning from Philadelphia
and accompanied the body back to the
Quaker City tonight. The woman who
arrived here to-day also accompanied
the body. The other woman did not.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Fire Engines Purchased.
[ SpeclaI to- Tho TImes-Dispntch.l

IJISJHtVHI
Alexandria, Va. July 1.-two
seventy-gallon double tank chemical
engines have been purchased by the
jefferson District Citizens Associa-
ton. They will be used in lighting
nros In the town OF Potomac, embrace
Will shortly organize n volunteer fire
department. 1t rs expected that tho
engines will arrive here within the next
foW weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Not LIc,Ilennntn nvby

Under picture published in Tuesdays
edition or The Times Dispatch. showing the
flooded condition of the recent State camp
at Virginia Beach, the name of Lieutenant
BaPng United States Army. appeared as one
of $50 standing in the water. This was
mistake. The namo should have been Lieu
tenant LeGrand. OF Lyuchburg. Lieutenant
Basby waa not In the picture.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Miss Mary Archer has returned to
her home in Powhatan County, after
a visit to relatives in this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harwood expect
to go to Biddeford Pool. Maine. early
in August.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Miss Mary Williamson, of Richmond,
has gone to Midlothian. where she is
the guest of relatives.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Miss Lou Belle Jones will leave
shortly to spend some time with friends
In West Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Miss Lucy Digges Swami. of Ginter
Park. is visiting Miss Margaret 1.
Harrss in Wilmington, N. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17
Watch Repairing

Requires skill and care. We render
expert service and our charges are
most reasonable. we guarantee salts
factory results.
sCIt'VAtzsCHILD BROS,
Richmond's Leading jewelers.,
Second and Broad SITS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-17

Miss Mary Boyd. who has been Wis
iting in West Virginia, has returned
to her home in Richmond