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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
WEST POINT AFTER
NEW P0ST-OfF|CE
Incidentally Shows Improvements
Along ALI Lines-Transporta-
ton Companies to Assist.

West Point Va. January An
eyes are turned to West Point wv atcn
West Point Grow" and such adVertis-
ing matter. displayed at the state Fair
in Richmond, in the fall Of 1911, met
with adverse criticism and derisive
calculations from many Those VINO
watched. even on the sly, nave oeeh
forced TO admit that much has nap
pened that was projected. and many
projects have been successfully carried
out in 1912 In a letter written TO
The Chamber of Commerce by Presi-
dent Finley. Of the Southern Railroad
COMPANY. relative to securing an up
to-date United states post-off1ce build
ing for West Point. is a paragraph
full Of inspiration. 1t runs in this way:
You are already advised of the fact
that our Land and Improvement Com
pany Department is working in close
cooperation with the people OF west
Point and the adjacent territory for
the location of farm settlers and IN
dustries In addition TO this. I may
mention that we are planning TO IN
crease the efficiency of our Department
Of Farm Improvement Work in the VI
cinity OF West Point. especially in the
direction of demonstrating the pest
methods Of increasing the production
we believe will tend materially to the
development of West Point and the in
crease of its postal revenue"
Key Compton, president OF Chesa-
peake Steamship Line. also. in let
ter. suggested By the same subject. re-
ferres to the magnificent steamers TO
cost about 100000. now under con-
structson at the works OF the Maryland
steel Company. TO be operated on the
Zine between Baltimore and West
Point. and covering the local terri
cory on the York River He further
saws. Tn addition 20 the uphuii1ins
Of the water transportation between
baltimore and West Point. the South
eru Railway will also virtually re-
build the line between Richmond ana
West Point. and will operate a high
class service between there and Rich
uond as soon as our steamers are
completed and put on the route
therefore beg TO ask and urge that
Won use your best efforts TO see that
West Point IS given a building IN
keening with the improvements that
are now going on in that Immediate
section"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
GREAT BENEFITS IN LOCAL ZONE.


will be local delivery.
delivery
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of
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
"Eyeryw0man."

Many months have elapsed since the
visit here Of any individual theatrical
Offering in this city has aroused 50
enthusiastic and so general an interest
in advance as that which is manifested
in the coming engagement al the
Academy % Music OF "Everywoman'
Henry w. Savage's famous production
Of the late Walter Browns inspiring
categorical spectacle.
Viewed as either an allegoricai or
spectacular production. "Everywoman'
tustifes an unprecedented display OF
local interest Its presenting cast Is
an organization OF unquestloheu
brilliancy. and the appealing story is
enacted to the ACCOMPANYING OF
score Of illustrative music written by
George Whitfield Chadwick and inter
preted by n orchestra Of grand opera
dimensions
Unless all recognized signs fail, the
engagement of "Everywoman" VIII
prove one Of the really memorable ar
tistic and socEl events of several
theatrical seasons. There VIII be SIX
performances. beginning Monday even
ing. January IS. and including TUESDAY
and Thursday matinees-
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PARCEL. POST ADS TO DE or GREAT INTEREST.

products parcel
importance the
all
1t though you nave 10
cony
page OF
OF
adv
will actu
viii be moderate means
articles quality.
FIRST the farmer he
cassned on
fortunate
concise words Inc
carton W
be
ALL tsordsrs according directions
small
tina
daI 20
make his business by parcels post is Of
going make aiverses he
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will only
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ADVERTISE GOODS. WITH PRICES.

into
present OF living
haveh to be
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o at
of
could be proctaby
in
in
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PUBLISH BLANKS FARMYARD DRU MINER.

the selling Of farm products by parcel a post
dairy
prices
name 0
largest sroes In the nearest Ssy
ana promising
1Orwar So
a
thought in solvn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05

What promises to be socially the
most brilliant musical event Of the
season IS the concert 20 be given by
the Sheltering Arms Circle of Kings
daughters for the benefit Of the
shelter.ng Arms Free Hospital The
concert viii be rendered at the Jeffer-
son Auditorium on Thursday night.
January is.
The members OF the Sheltering Arms
Circle OF the Kings Daughters are de-
serving OF especial credit Tor their
uniiring efforts in making this con-
cert a success. and they should have
the support OF the pB3lic, not solely
because OF the worthy cause they
represent but because Of the eXcep-
tionaIly fine musical program they will
present
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, one OF the
charming Langhorne sisters and wife
Of the famous artist. viii take part
Ars. Gibson has a full. clear soprano
voice CT wide range. and her part of
the program will be interesting from
a musical standpoint not speaking OF
her prominent social position and her
delightful personality.
Sergei Klibansky. P noted German
baritone. who has created very fav-
orabIs press comment both n his home
country and in America, has been
secured, as we'll as Mis-. Helen X
Tillebrcwn a talented young pianist
II is 10 be hoped that a large audi
ence will be present. and II is certain
that none Will be disappointed in the
program TO be presented
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
rOTITRY SHOW.


Tire executive rnnrcitfec Of toe NirEin3a
po-sffrv. Association yesterday closed q deal
whereby the occurred Tire building ~ East
Main street n which 20 hold their poultry
opposition January N-r. Tt- buiidine vas
rcccntiy occupied - the passe1 ger depart
rreuf - the chesapeake and OHIO Railway
a. general odlCes.
The poultry association has acquired the
two f0ors which VIII give them ire best
ahournou~e they have ever bcfcrc hsd u
Richmond To EXHIBITS. which wiii consists
81 all kinds - fowls. VII b. on The Two
roors ard while the entry iist for chick
ens turkeys ducks. geese snd pigeons q
verv large there VII b. ample room. and
visitor viii not b crowded and toEtlcd as
on some former occasions. There r. every
Indication hat the big poultry show this
year VII Be cae-5cst the associstion has
cz.E feld- -----
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FIJI. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY.

in
quantity all products
MI get your
emarke and do
~ truly,
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PARCEL POST ADS. BEST.


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ADVERTISE IN TIMES-DISPATCH.


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IN DO
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necessary
tied with strong c'u 10 "~N'
them
complicated Of selling farm
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05
SEND As GOOD AS YOU ADvERTIs
Yours truly.
HURREI.L HENLEY
Dear Sirs.-"Advertise."

First have t95 SAFE IN S'e AWE
in the city o.
be
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Sixth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05

Superior Theatre
NJ. and Mrs. J. ". Ridzeiy. eminent
photoolav artists. who are journeying
on horseback from New York 20 Los
Angeles on a wager. arrived IN Rich
rnond New Years Day and appeared
Al the Superior Theatre. lecturins Win
the projection Of plays In which they
acted
TIE appearance Of these stars AZ the
Superior was an additional feature. am
she sEpsc1<y % THE large sousc was
taxed to It's utmost
The Superior next week VII continue
"a add feature psotopisys tots a1s.
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ADVERTISE IN TIMEs-D1sPATCH.


TO families
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05


The Mills OF the Gods" vitaSraoh' 5
thrilling picture ~ three parts, will be
the special feature at the Little The
atre tomorrow. This powerful drama
from the book Of George 7. DillenoacE.
tells Of Lorenzo, a rich italian who
seeks 10 dethrone the Prince Clan OF
Milan. Lorenzo becomes enamored
with Maria. a beautiful peasant giri'
who repulses his attentions by slap
ping his face Miguel. young gold
smith. and his friend Pietro. who hap
pen TO Be near. defend her and take
her home. NinSuel falls in love with
Maria and they are married on the
eve o. Maria's confinement. she Is dis
possessed and driven into the street D
Lorenzo. she IS taken 70 hospitai.
but later dies. Miguel swears ven
Seance for the death OF his YOUNG vile
Miguel later acquires wealth. LORENZO :
attempts to steal Msuers beautiful
daughter aud usurp the throne are
fo!ied. and ne Is betrayed by Tano.
Migucrs servant. into a vacant house.
The place Is fred and his life grounu
out By the Mills % the Gods.
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regular program, expense being sec
ondarv consideration 10 satisfying its
patrons.
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ORR PARCEL POST CRUDE.

81
countries found TO De suo
with
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GIVE SAMPLES FOR NAMES.

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soft
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olooxfo order regularly
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Radcliffe Concert Thursday Might.

Radcliffe Concert Thursday NfSht.
The fourth OF the Radcliffe series
OF concerts will be presented at the
City Auditorium Thursday night, jan
nary Q This concert will be a treat
TO the music-lovinG public Of this city
While four may not be considered a
particularly lucky number, it was
surely a lucky combination of circum-
stances that led the Radcliffe MANAGE
ment to select the Earnest Gamble
Concert Party as the attraction fo'
Inc fourth concert OF the series
The three members Of the company
are artists of exceptional ability ii
every way. Earnest Gamble possesses
a full. rich basso voice. which he knows
how 10 use to its full advantage. Miss
Verna Page, the violiniste. IS a mas
ter Of the violin. and her attractive
stage presence never falls to charm
Edwin Shonert Is the pianist Of the
company. and his superb accompani-
ments, as well as his brilliant indi-
vidual numbers, round out won
derfuIIy well balanced and gifted or
ganization-
The program includes many popu-
lar classic numbers. While il presents
sne best there is in music, classic IN
the full sense OF the term. II is no- the
kind which the average audience does
not understand The word classic has
frightened many. as IL has been misused
to mean the kind of music that Only
the musician can appreciate The ru-
sic next Thursday night, however. Will
delight even the unframed muSi-ai
ear. and the elaborate, four-page pro-
grams with libretto and anaiyt'ca;
notes will be found to be OF great help
in a full appreciation of the numbers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05

plre famous in this city being main
tanned.
Evening journal., 1913-01-16
TO INsTALL Ar CLAYTON.

Deputy Grand Chancellor James J.
Cohen of the Knights Of Pythias with
his stan VIII go 10 Clayton tonight
10 install the newly elected officers
Of Kent Lodge. No. p. there
Evening journal., 1913-01-16
DISSOLUTION
PLAN OF DUPONT
co. UP TO COURT

william G. Mahaffy clerk Of the
United States District Court here,
was busily engaged today preparing
copies OF the plan of dissolution sub
mitted by the f. l. DUPONT de Ne
mours Powder Company. under a de-
cree handed down in the Circuit
Court some time ago, following a
lengthy hearing before Commissioner
Mahaffy as special master to receive
testimony, on charges of violating the
Sherman antitrust laws.
The report was received by the
clerk of the court yesterday after
noon and work on making copies of
IT was begun this morning. The
document is a lengthy one and copies
of it may not be ready for submission
TO the judges of the District Court,
until tomorrow. Several days pro-
badly will be required to go over the
plan OF dissolution and Il way be
sometime before the decision OF the
judges Is given.
There are rumors of a stock mel
lon" TO be cut in the division of the
powder concern into three companies,
and all sorts of stories are going the
rounds. but nothing definite is known,
and will not be until the judges give
their decision.
Evening journal., 1913-01-16
HORTICULTURALISTSN NAME
w. E. SANGER PRESIDENT:
EASTON GETS NEXT MEETING

r. VI Soper. president of the PENN
sula horticultural Society. at the
meeting Of that body here this morn.
ing, received a letter from Governor
Phillips Lee Goldsborough OF Mary
land, in response to an invitation to
attend the sessions OF the HOrticul-
tural Society, in which he says:
Il am deeply interested in all mat
ters pertaining TO agriculture, and es.
pecially so since my induction into The
Office | now hold. The problem is 4
large one. has been greatly neglected
whilst efficiency methods in matters
of large commercial and Industrial
activities have had the greatest OF
attention, but IL does appear that the
development Of the agricultural quos.
tion, broad and important AS it is, has
been left to the individual TO worn
out
Today's session was opened by the
report Of the auditing committee
which showed the following financial
details
Receipts. $2.65S.72: expenditures
$9l3.S6; balance on hand, Sl,744S6.
The nomination committee made the
following recommendations and unani-
nous election followed:
President. william T.. Sanger Cor.
dova. Maryland; yice-president, E. II
Shallcross, McDonough. Delaware,
secretary and treasurer, Wesley Webb
Dover, Delaware
Vice-president for the several coun-
ties
New Castle. J.. r. shallcross. Jr.
Middletown Kent. S, H. Derby Wood
side; Sussex, John G. Tewnsend, Jr.
Selbyville
Maryland-Cecil Charles E. War
burton. Elkton: Kent w. b. Harris
Worton; Queen Anne, W. Irving Wal
ker Chestertown; Caroline. Col. A. W
Sisk, Preston; Talbot Edwin G. Cover
Easton: Dorchester, o. n. Hubbard
East New Market; Wicomico, Fulton
Allen. East Salisbury; Worcester, Or.
lando Harrison, Berlin. Somerset
Frank +. Matthews, Pocomoke City.
Virginia-Accomac. A. j. McMath
Onley; Northampton, w. L. Elzey, Ex.
more.
Executive Committee William E
Sanger, Cordova Maryland; e. II
Shallcross, Middletown, Delaware: r
M Soper, Magnolia. Delaware; f. c
Bancroft. Wyoming, Delaware; Gen
Joseph B. Seth, Easton. Maryland.
East0n Gets Next Convention.
The society decided TO meet at Eas-
ton in 1914 Orlando Harrison ex-
tended an invitation 10 the society tc
cooperate with the Maryland State
Horticural Society in a summer
meeting to be held in Berlin, Md, in
August. The invitation was ac-
cepted.
r. ]. Maclean, speaking for the Viii
mington Chamber of Commerce, that
the people OF Wilmington should ac.
cept the Invitation OF Mr.. Harrison
for people OF Wilmington to attend
this session. as he feels that II would
do the people OF Wilmington a great
deal Of good 10 20 through the PENN
sbla and note what is going on In
agriculture and horticulture.
Evening journal., 1913-01-16

everything is new. and IN advance OF
hotels In other cities
Many Dinner Parties There.
At six o'clock an hour before the
dinners began, automobiles began to
stop before the main entrance on
Eleventh street ln snort time
there was a great line OF vehicles ex-
tending down the street. on the side
walks stood many persons VINO watch
ed the dinner guests as they entered
the hotel The scene was strange TO,
Wilmington. hut IN a short time will
be so common that few will oven no
tlcc g.
Within the hotel it secmco
as II part OF New York city had been
transferred 20 Wilmington. The metro
politan atmosphere was totally dif-
ferent from that which Wilmington
has ever known, and everyone became
imbued with IT, II seemed that one
! had but 10 step out the door Of tho
hotel and be on one OF New Yorks
noted thoroughfares the environment
was all so different. Surely to. VIII
mington. the Hotel DUPONT marks the
beginning OF new era. the passing
OF the old. the coming OF which has
been desired by the citys citizens and
visitors for many years.
Brilliant Evening Assemblnge.
Dinner TO the 400 guests was served
at seven o'clock in the main dining
room and in the grill room. The an
sembage of guests was the most bril-
liant and distinguished that Delaware
has ever known. Men and women
high in the political and social life OF
Washington. representative business
men Of the East, leaders in the fnan-
cial circles Of the nation. prominent
hotel men OF the country, architects,
artists. professional men Of all kinds.
as we'll as Dclaware's most prominent
sons and daughters. we're there. The
handsome women in beautiful gowns,
tailored especially for the occasion, in
New York or Paris. The display OF
/ jewels made "A memorable scene, the
like OF which few cities have eyer
witnessed. The atmosphere was truly
metropolitan and the entire place was
redolent with the highest refinement
Above the merry guests. the musicians
I'm the balcany were pouring forth an
ecstasy Of sound which drifted slowly
ont over the room with remarkable
richness and tone. no appreciate
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1913-01-16
"GOD BLESS YOU"
FOR JUDGE AFTER
IMPOSING SIS FINE

City Court was somewhat dull this
morning. there being but two cases
for trial. One Of these was Peter
Powers. who was dismissed on a
charge OF drunkenness In City Court
last night. This morning Peter.
wearing a blue sailor shirt, with the
names American Line" across the
back pleaded for another chance. say
ing. III you let me go I will not let
you see me for seven years The
plea was useless. however, as Peter
was dismissed on a like charge last
July. and again last night. This
morning he was fined S5 and costs.
and as he walked away he addressed
Judge Churchman saying. God bless
you"
John H. kincade was fined 81 and
costs on the charge Of drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1913-01-16

f. c. Bancroft, Of Wyoming. moved
the adoption. OF resolution or
thanks to the people OF Wilmington
Tor their courteous during the CON
vention. This was seconded by Or.
lando Harrison OF Berlin, and unan-
lmously carried In this connection.
President Soper said.
Il desire TO express the approcia-
ton Of the Peninsula Horticultural
Society for the generous publicity
gwen our convention by the Mornin.
News, the Every Evening. THE
EVENING JOURNAL and the Sunda,
star Each OF the daily newspapers
has been running from three to five
columns day regarding the pro-
ceedings Of this convention. Thcy
have shown unusual interest in the
horticultural and agricultural activ-
tiles Of the Peninsula, and IL Is a very
great pleasure to me on behalf of tins
society and on behalf of the frun
growers and farmers OF the entire
Peninsula to express TO them our ap-
probation
w. Irving Walker. Of Chestertown.
a former member Of the Maryland
legislature, asked for copies OF the
statement Of President Soper. i'm or
der TO send il 10 the Baltimore pap-
ers, to stimulate their interest i'm
horticulture and agriculture. and TO
show them that Wilmington and its
newspapers realize the value. 10
cities Of these interests.
W. G. Dawson OF Cambridge. read
an interesting and instructive report
on FERTILIZERS which was follow
ed by talk on Secondary Crops. "
] by Horace Roberts of MOorestown, n.
j., who is one Of greatest authorities
in the east on this particular subject.
G. l.. Oppcrman. OF College Park,
Md. spoke Of Combining Poultry
with Horticulture His address dis
closed a thorough knowledge OF the
subject, and was one Of great interest
to the delegates. practically all OF
them arc Interested equally i'm poul-
try and horticulture.
Dr. Richard S. Hill. Director OF
Farmers Institutes. Maryland. lectur-
ed on MULES and Alfalfa He urged
his hearers not to operate a one-crop
farm. Don't be satisfied with apples
alone, but grow something else.
saw a sign in a Baltimore horticul-
ture show to the effect that An Apple
a Day will Keep the Doctor Away
Why. If you eat an onion a day YOU
will keep everybody away. You are
getting so enthusiastic about fruit
that you forget any other crops. II
is mistake. But anyone who has
enough grit to make a success OF
their present crops. can grow Alfalfa
successfully and proftably."
He urged his hearers to follow the
example of Virginia and Maryland
and secure the passage of a pure seed
law. or Delaware will awake some
time to the fact that they are receiv-
ing the inferior and impure and dis
eased seeds that cannot be sold in
| those other states.
Evening journal., 1913-01-16
BRILLIANT SCENE AT HOTEL
DUPONT ON FIRST NIGHT
$4,000 Visitors Crowd Magnificent HosfeIry at
Formal Opening While Society Enjoys Dinner in
Dining Room and GriII---PubIic is We'll
come sf Hotel Again Tonight.

Opening It's doors. for the first time
late yesterday afternoon to an eager
and anxious public the Hotel DUPONT
was visited by half The population Of
Wilmington between the opening hour
and midnight At least 10000 per-
sons viewed the magnificent struc-
ture. They strolled through its beau
tiful lobby, peeped into its exquisite
dining rooms and salons, gathered on
its delightful mczzanine floor. until
that place was crowded beyond It's
capacity, inspected the most minute
details of the entire building ano
then pronounced the hotel the mos,
exquisite hostelry they had ever seen
and one which they will be proud
to show to any visitor
The admiring throng had expected
10 find a beautiful hotel constructed
along modern lines. but not one TAX.
ing rank with the hotels of the world
The lobby with iis soft grey shades
It's Italian marble wainscotting. ano
cacn stones attracted the most at
tention of any room in the new hos
telry There is something about the
soft restful atmosphere Of the room
that Is irresistible and impossible 10
find in other hotels The massive
Fireplace with the Howard Pyle pic
ture of a DUPONT powder schooner
carrying powder from Brandywne 10
be put aboard ship and used In. the
battles OF the war Of 1872 above the
mantel and the furnishings harmon.
izc with the walls OF the room per
fectly The room Is q real master
piece of builders art Many thought
that the main salon. with its perfect
reproduction OF the Louis XVI per.
iod the most beautiful that they hao
ever seen. Others admired the main
dining room with its quartored OAK
and old ivory effect
Everyone was singing praises OF th'
new hostelry Not a remark sug
gesting change or different idea wa,
made all evening. Everyone was
amazed by the beauty and splendoi
Of the structure. II Is pre-
eminently a hotel OF luxury. II Is th'
cradle of the newest fashion in every
thing and a paradise for luxury-seei
ors of the most discriminating tastes
On all sides last night We're hearl
exclamations OF surprise and amaze
ment In the now hostelry the pres
ent and future in the design OF hotel
are almost joined Nothing Is old