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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
TO INVESTIGATE GRAND JURY
Legislative Committee VIII Seek Z,
Find Source of Lcnks.

Nicksburg. Miss. December 2l-Much
of the interest in the trial of State Sem
ator g. \. Hobbs here. on charges OF
receiving and soliciting bribes. to-rnor-
row was expected to shift TO the leRIs-
latiNe investigation OF the grand jury
that indicted Hobbs jointly with Lieu
tenant-Govcrnor Bilbo. y Legislative
committee Will try to ascertain how
political leaders in jackson knew
Hobbs and Bilbo had been indicted be
fore the grand jury formally made re-
turns here.
stephen Castleman, who says he gave
Hobbs $500 and promised 10 give him
more for the votes and influence OF
Hobbs and Bilbo in the Legislature, is
expected To testify tomorrow morning.
His examination had not been COM
pletcd when court adjourned yesterday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
Santa Claus Bombards
Service With Great
Quantity of Matter.
CRUCIAL TEST
is YET TO COME
Ultimate Decision in Annual
Bout Between Holiday Patron
Saint and Postal Officials Is
Matter of Conjecture-Con-
gestion Reported Only
in Few Cities.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

ISpcclal To inc i illncS- DlSp3tcn.I
Washington. December 2l.-keports
from tho great centres Of population in
Iic United states to-day indicates that
Uncle sam is still abreast of the flood
OF holiday mail, which threatens to
swamp the Post Office Department.
Santa Claus. however. in the persons
Of millions of givers all over the ma
ton is bombarding the letter and par
eel post DEPARTMENTS with quantity
of matter. which makes the ultimate
tccision in the annual bout between
IA. patron saint Of the holiday season
and postal officials n matter OF CON
lecture.
The crucial test of the postal sys-
tern will take place during the next
three days, when consigners of Christ
mas cheer will really get in their fine
rk.
The parcel post is at bottom to blame
fui making this years holiday rush
more trying than heretofore. Citizens
have availcd themselves OF this means
of cheap anG speedy transportation To
q degree that has in -reascd the bust
2css OF tie postal service from so To
20 per cent even at this early date.
Extra shifts and inci.ased working
forces are wrestling with the problem.
IN all the big distributing points.
The worst congestion In mails is re-
ported from Denver Col. where n
heavy fall OF snow has Laddcd n handi-
cap TO collectors and distributors OF
mailed Christmas presents. Here there
is said TO be enough mail on hand to
keep the local force busy until the very
we of Christmas.
Roston, Mass. also reports trouble.
There has been an increase of 20 per
cent in incoming and outgoing mails
and only an increase of % per cent in
the working force OF the Boston post
o:rce.
SIipht copt>f stio, is ranorted in Gin
cmnati, @.
Cheering news has been received
from most Of the other great cities
on the postal circuits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
TO FUMIGATE BATTLESHIP
Two Mild Cases OF Smallpox StiII on
the Ohio.

Charleston, S G.. December 2l.-Fu-
migation of the United States battle
*hir ohio, which early to-day arrived
here from Cuban waters will begin to-
morrow at the quarantine station, off
which the Ohio is anchored. There still
are two mild cases or smallpox on
rotrd. Several cases or smallpox de-
vcloped on the ohio during her return
voyage from the Mediterran cruise
ANA on her arrival at Guantanamo all
hut the mild cases were put ashore
there. II was to-day stated that the
fumiGation OF the ship probably would
require several days. and that the Ohio
then probably would sail for Mexican
waters. 10 relieve the battleship Mich
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
REFUSED ClGARETTE-SH0OTS
smoker Wounds boy Who Denies His
REQUEST.
Especial to The Times s-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Philadelphia December Because
riSh teen -ycar-old William Rrownholtz
of Gc:mantown. refused to give him Il
cigarette to-day Michael Gallagher.
thirty eight, shot the boy in the breast.
Gallagher was arrested and held in
$500 bail for court. According to the
police. young Brownhoitz was standing
on = street corner when Gallagher APP
preached and demanded II cigarette.
When the youth refused to give him
one. tho police say Gallagher drew Il
revolver and shot him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
PLAN TO CUT EXPENDITURES
Department Proposes to Establish Rail-
way Terminal Post Offices.

Washington. December 2l.-The re-
port of Second Assistant Postmaster
General Stewart. made public tonight
disclosed the fact that the Post-Onice
Department proposes to decrease the
expenditures for railway car service by
establishing railway terminal post-of
fees and requiring Il separation by
routes OF first and secoud- class mails
Of publishers.
During last year. says the report. a
large amount OF additional car space
was required on mail trains. because OF
the establishment of the parcel post
system. That the extension of the ser
crease in the annual expenditure for
car rental is shown in the statement
that from January l 10 Novembcr 20.
1918. there was Il net increase OF S45I.
072.69 Mr.. Stewart expects. however.
TO reduce these expenditures by in
stituting the reported changes.
The report shows that the cost OF
operating rail. ocean river. lake. street
car. screen wagon. pneumatic tube and
mail messenger service during the year
ended June 80 WAS SS6,102237.54 This
sum Will be Increased for the current
fiscal year approximately SiC.0Oo.oOO
The number OF all classes OF domes-
tic mail service routes was 12.21f, the
combined length OF which was 2TS.-
JSS miles.
MniI by Fast Freight.
Considerable space in the report is
given TO a discussion Of the transporta-
ton Of periodical mail by fast freight.
Consideration is being given To the
question Of additional compensation for
transportation of the mails and re-
port Will be made 10 Congress by the
commission appointed to conduct the
inquiry by or before March !. 1911
Such experiments as heretofore have
been made in thc' carrying of mail
by acroplancs have been conducted
without expenses 10 the government,
although the mails thus transported
We're intrusted only to sworn carriers.
The satisfactory performance of the
service has induced Il recommendation
by Mr.. Stewart for an appropriation
OF $4,000 for regular experimental
nerOplanN service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
THIEF JUMPS TO HIS DEATH
P1unScS From End of Subway Train
When Pursmcd by PnsSemgcrs

Special to The Times Dispatch
New York. December 2i.-Pursued by
Joe passengers through seven cars of
n subway train in Brooklyn Tonight,
a youth suspected OF being Il pick
pocket lcapcd from the front platform
of the last ear when he was about 10
hc seized. aud was crushed to death
against Il pillar OF the tunnel
The victim was identified through
his finger prints at police headquarters.
according TO detectives. as Solomon
Furst. nineteen years old. who recently
served "A brief term in the City Reform
atory for n petty crime
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
LEASE KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS
Wealthy Philadelphia People I'm Role
OF Santa Claus.
Especial to The Times-Di.

Especial to The Times Dis patch
Philadelphia, December 2l.-Scores
OF wealthy and socially prominent
Philadelphia families are leasing chill
drcn. ranging from one to four years
Tor the holiday season, and to-day the
deliveries of the children from the va
rious charity organizations was begun.
The leasing OF the children is un-
dertaken by families who wish TO pro-
vide genuine Christmas for the
youngsters now dependent upon the
numerous organizations In all cases
the temporary adopters asked that
their names be held secret.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
TOO BAD FOR CAPITAL
Sensational Motion Picture show Is Put
Under HIM.

Special to The Times Dispatch
Washington December oi.-Thc man
agcment of the Majestic Theatre has
been ordered by Major Sylvester. super
intcndent of police. to cancel the ad-
vertised production OF the motion pie
turc play, The Inside OF the White
slave Traffic. The pictures, which
have come under the ban Of the New
York police, We're TO have been pro
duced here next week. After n brie1
review of the films, the members of the
censorship board announced their ad
verse decision.
IF It's too bad for New York, It Ger
tainly should not be shown In Wash
ington." said Major Sylvester.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
READS BIVOUAC SERVICE
General Young ntiFuncraI OF Editor u
Confederate tcternn

Nashville. Tenn. December 21.-Gen.
erai Bennett III. Young, conmanderin-
chief OF the United Confederate Vete-
rams. to-day read the bivouac service
ut the funeral OF y. :. Cunningham
cd tor of the Confederate Veteran. who
died yesterday Members of the local
:lC visiting Confederate organizations
participated in the exercises. Mr..
Cunningham will be buried tomorrow
Tnnu.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
ANNOYED BY ODOR OF PAINT
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Asks Ships
Cnptnin to Have W0rIk StOnpcd.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
New York. December 2l.-The odor
OF paint was so annoying to Mrs. Cor
nclius Vanderbilt, who arrived to-day
on the Amcrika, that she insisted on
Captain Schulkc ordering the cessation
of painting outside her cabin while the
ship was at sea- She was met at the
pier by Commodore Cornelius Wander
bilt. and said she would spend Christ
mas at her home on Fifth Avenue
Mrs Ogden Goelet was also a pas
senger on the Amerika.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
NOVEL MEANS TO RAISE FUND
Money Spent OR Chewing Gum and
Whiskey Would build 600 nnttIeships

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
New York. December 2l.--"The S3O-
100000 spent yearly in the United
states for chewing gum would pay for
three Dreadnoughts, and tho 1000. 900
400 contributed annually to John Bar
leyrotn would pay for 20G battieships"
hudson Maxim suggested this novel
means OF supplying n greater navy in
an address delivered to-day at the
Peace services in the New York
Theatre. The only way to prevent war;
Atr. Maxim said WAS to be ready for it,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
DEARTH OF MALE DANCERS
Needy Harvard Students to Act ns Pro-
fcsSiOnui Escort.

ISpccial 70 The Timcs DiSpatch.I
Cambridge, Mass, December IL
John Jefferson Richards. dancing die
tator to Bostons exclusive society cir
cles, has evolved the plan of employ
ing needy Harvard students to act as
professional escorts and dancing part
ncrs at fashionable hops. where there
has lately been remarkable dcarth OF
male dancers. y bureau has now been
established TO supply these student
dancers to hostesscs who arc giving
dances and need their services.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
OVERTURNED INTO DITCH
Train Wrecked. But Passengers Escape
Through broken Windows.

i.orctte, Manitoba, December 2l.-
canadian Northern train from Duluth.
MINI. was derailed near here and 1--WE
cna,h hes and baggage and dining car
overturned into the ditch. The wreck =
age caught fire. but the 200 passengers
escaped through broken windows
scratched ana bruised, and helped eX-
;inguish the flames \ broken rail
caused the accident. Three coaches
were destroyed. y relief train took the
Passengers TO WiuuiprC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
ALL RECRUITS NEEDED
Dig increasc In Number of Young Men
Seeking 10 Enter Army.

W IFVNUIII I
.cccntly has been tremendous in
crease III the number OF young men
Offering themselves to the army re-
Cruiting officers for military services.
List month there was 5000 applica =
ticIs, 1000 more than ever before re-
corded in time OF peace. No longer is
there any apprehension on the part OF
army officers as 10 the possibility OF
obtaining all the recruits needed to fill
the ranks to full authorized strength.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
NIPPED IN BUD BY QUEEN
Prince of Wales Forced to Abandon
Project to Organize Club.

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch. }
London. December 2l.-The project
Of the Prince OF Wales for the for
nation OF n club OF thr younger royal
ties and their !ntimatcs. To be known
as the Junior Marlborough club has
been nippcd in In. bud By Queen
MARY. who insisted that the prince
should withdraw from the movement.
\ provisional committee has been
formed, comprising the prince the
Grand Duke Of Mecklenburg- -Streiitz.
and Hon Harry *. KnolIys, son of the
Kings private secretary
The scheme has been abandoned
temporarily but the prince probably
VIII be called upon to pay $500. the
yearly salary promised 10 "a certain
retired major as secretary of the pro-
posed club. The major threatens to
sue for the amount.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
MRS. w. E. COREY ARRIVES
Wife OF Steel NInEnate VIII spend Two
MOnths In New York.
Lspeelal 70 .The TiIE e. Di DispAtch.l

TSpccIaI 70 TIC Tlfne ElspAtch.J
New York. December N2l.-Mrs Will
liam Ellis Corey, wife OF the steel
lnagnate. arrived for "A two months
stay in this city to-day on the Amer
tka She was met at the pier by her
husband, who kissed her affectionate-
Is. and then escorted her into the
customs booth. where they waited for
ing some OF her jewelry was brought
over TO the pier.
Mrs Corey refused TO say anything.
on the ground that she was suffering
from cold and could only speak with
difficulty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
NOTABLES ARE CAUGHT
Leading Citizens of Wilmington Fall
In

In POIice Net.
Philadelphia, December 21.--In raids
on two gambling houses early to-day
in Wilmingt IN. Del, two former city
counci!mcn and score OF prominent
residents OF that city were captured.
Twelve men. including councilman II
Norman j. Downs. were caught in the
iaid on cigar store in Poplar Street,
and former councilman burrows. Dr.
Charles Chcsman and thirty-hve men
were arrested at the North End Ath-
lctIc Club.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22
SPANKS 35-YEAR-OLD SON
Father Furnishes Him for Attending x
Movies und TnnSOinS.

I'1UtVTsII I'I"Utt0UIIT
Philadelphia, December 2l.--John III.
Graham. aged fifty-six, was arraigned
at the Germantown station to-day on
the charge of spanking Elwood Gra-
ham. his son, aged thirty-iiV", 50 vio-
lently that the latter had to go to
the Germantown Hospital for treat
ment. According to the police. Elwood
was spanked for attending the movies,
tangoing and keeping late hours.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22

IWN StVdlU FtVtUtU from an hmend-
mcnt which would have admitted to
rediscount by the regional banks ac-
ceptanccs based on domestic shipments
OF n.i cha uGisu The House conferees
yielded 10 Senate amendment which
Will allow the Sc. ctary OF the Treas-
ury discretion liz the deposlting OF gov
ornIneEr furGs m the ncS reSioHal
banks. ~ compromise was arranged
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-22

Continued On Second Pase.)
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-06-11
A MODERN POWER
BOAT TO Be USED
MACON BUSINESS MEN STILL AT
WORK ON NAVIGATION ON
THE ALTAMAHA.
The Macon News says:

The river navigation committee OF
lOw engaged in securing special data
as to the value Of river transporta-
zion TO those cities served with mod
ern power boats with engines of inter
nal combustion. 1t has developed that
hat New Orleans and vicinity have
made numbers of installations recent
y and are now preparing to put on a
treat many others to navigate bayods
and shallow waters. II. II. Dunn, who
Introduced the modern power boat at
New Orleans and vicinity, says: In
New Orleans waters. south on the
Mississippi river to the gulf and north
IN the same stream, through lakes
md bayous of this water-laden coun-
ry. motor boats have driven the IA
nous old steamers out of business
md are putting an awful dent in the
revenues of railroads operating in
his territory. The cost of operating
these boats is very low, considering
their durability and the great work
they do, and their profits are very
arge People owning these powerful
commercial crafts do not readily tell
what they are making, but | know
company that started ten years ago
with little oyster lugger, today they
have a fleet of three boats costing
so 900 each, propelled by oil engines
hey are large owners of real estate
New Orleans and one of them has
ust bought for cash $4,000 home.
Judge, therefore, that they are not
osing anything. In short gasoline has
iriven steam out, except for an occa-
sional steamer A number of these
boats from 40 to 100 feet long and
2G-inch draft are seaworthy, doing
louble service working in from the
coast as well as shallow bays and in
and rivers"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-06-11
BOARD OF TRADE
MEMBERSHIP DUES
RENEWALS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR HEADED BY A. DE
SOLA MENDES.

Renewals of membership to the
coming in and to Mr. A. de Sofa Men
des, vice president and general man
ager of the Georgia Coast and Pied
mont railroad, belongs the honor of
being the first member of the Board
of Trade to send in his check COW
ering a renewal of his dues to the
board for the fiscal year ending July
l, 1914. Capt John H. Leo ran him
resolution. Be it further
Others have signified their inten-
ton of renewing between now and
and the first of -uly and from the
present outlook less than 10 per cent
of the present membership will be
left for, the personal canvass to be
made by the membership committee
when the big membership campaign
begins in the near future.
The Brunswick Board Of Trade
mas the lowest scale of dues of any
effective commercial organization in
the country. New members pay 81
initiation fee and S. dues for one
year. Renewals are therefore only S.
for one years dues. On this basis
IF dues the directors of the organi-
zation feel that the total membership
should reach 500 easily Corporations
pay dues of $25 a year. Practically
every corporation of the city is en-
rolled.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-06-11
INSTITUTE To Be
HERE ON JUNE "a
WILL AID MATERIALLY IN THE
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOP
MENT OF THE COUNTY.

Secretary Weatherly, of the Board
Of Trade, has been advised by Guy
w. FerOr, secretary of the depart
ment Of agricultural extension of the
) ate College CT Agriculture that the
farmers institute season will open on
June II, and that June "A has been
set aside for the meeting in Bruins
wick.
This meeting should receive not
only the hearty support Of the farm
ers Of Glynn county, but of all pub
lie spirited citizens OF the communi-
". Several counties throughout the
state have what are called County
Farmers Institute societies organic
ed for the purpose of furtbering the
agricultural development of the com
munity and such, an organization
would benefit Glynn county.
With the disappearance of the tim
Der large tracts Of land are becom-
ing available for agricultural purpos-
es in this section of the state, and
that scientific farming pays has been
demonstrated to even the most skep-
teal by the Boys Corn clubs.
These farmers Institutes are doing
a great work and the department of
agriculture should receive the hearty
cooperation of the entire community
for the meeting on June "a.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-06-11
FRECkLES
Don't Hide Them With Veil; Re-
move Them With the Othine
Presentation


move Them With the Othine
Prescription.
This prescription for the removal
Of freckles was written by promi-
nent physician and is usually so sue
cessful in revoming freckles and CIV
ing a clear. beautiful, complexion that
it is sold by Ed G. Bruce under an
absolute guarantee to refund the
money if it fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil: get an ounce of othine and re-
move them. Even the first few appll-
cations should show a wonderful I'M
provement, some of the Hghter
freckles vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine; it is this that
sold on the money back guarantee.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-06-11

GEORGIA--Glynn County.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has applied TO the ordinary
of said county for leave to sell land
belonging TO the estate of NJ. Nj. Bush,
for the payment of debts and for dis
tribution. Said application will be
heard at the regular term of the
Court of Culinary for said county to
be held on the first Monday in July
1918.
This I'd day of June, 1913.
! MRS. JACKIE BUSH SUTTON.
Administrative upon the estate of NJ
NJ. Bush.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-06-11

Phone 313 for hardware-B. q. Ro-
tier & Co.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-06-11
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure

The worst cases, matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DIT.
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, SOC, $40
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-24

figure alike is velvet Then. milady,
why not wear it?
In combination with fur or chiffon,
with silk or lace, with net or cloth
of silver and gold, velvet is rich and
suit for the street and a stunning
evening gown with a coat to match.
l should have two blouses for my
suit-a tilmy white one TO make me
dainty at theatre, and one of chiffon
to match my suit and trimmed with
a bit of my suit material So now /
have also a calling gown a dress for
informal parties, and | am ready for
every occasion if my wardrobe In
cludes a Simple suit for all the or
binary occasions Of life.
To prove my absolute good faith in
my praise OF velvet, / am showing
you to-day two of my own velvet
gowns. One is simple little street
gown and one is dress for more
formal occasions. It may he used for
simple dinners, theatre and for all
evening parties where strictly fun
dress is not required.
The little street frock may be made
OF silk velvet, of chiffon velvet or of
simple velveteen. as your purse die
tates. The blouse Is Of the high
wasted variety. 1t is cut "V" at the
throat, and has little collar such as
we daughters Of Eve all know now to
fashion from a bit of Val and some
soft lawn. The jabot is In truth a wee
four-in- hand tie OF the lace. This bit
of daintiness is particularly becom-
ing and fetching against the rich vel
vet background.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-24
PAST GOING
FOR TWO YEARS
And This Lady Thinks She
Would Have Become Help
less, but for Cardui, The
Woman's Tonic.

Waldron. Ark.-Miss Gertrude
Houston, of this place, authorizes the
following for publication: II want to
tell all ladies' who suffer from any
kind of womanly trouble, among them
weakness. headache, backache hurt
ing in sides pains every month, ner-
vousness, etc, to try Cardui the wo-
mans tonic. Get 1t at once, as 1t
is what you need. After you use one
bottle, you will never regret your
start
II was just about past going for
over two years. with the above all
ments. and had it not been for Car
dui I would have been helpless, no
doubt
Il took one bottle and my hearth be-
gan TO improve and before the bottle
was gone, | was almost we'll New,
my health is perfectly all right.
80. lady friends, If YOU want
medicine that will do yoa real good
take Cardui. the woman's tonic.
IF you are weak and ailing, think
what It would mean to recover as rap
idly and surely as did Miss Houston
In the past 80 years, this strength
building remedy hes been used By
more than a million ladies' who fotnd
it OF untold value in relieving wom-
anly pains and ailments.
II you are a woman, therefore. try
Cardui You will appreciate It's tonic.
building effect on the womaniy con
stitutlon. Begin to-day.
n B.-Wrlte to; Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat
tanooga Tenn, for Special Instructions,
and Ga page book, Home Treatment for
Women sent In plain wrapper, on re-
quest.-Adv.