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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
seaboarti,s NeM Note.

Portsmouth. Va February ;. gTi,e SEA =
board AIR Line Railway Company has soldi
$1,000 coo OF three-ycar per cert notes 10 SIlfs
National city. Bank or New York. seeufasY
by. refunding bonds OF tho oon,pnDy CfTsfrsS
man y. Dayies Warfield announced that Stfa ~
proceeds of the notes will he used fSt AZ ~,
dttions and bottermcnts. also to yefr,iburEsS
the treasury for capital expenditures atss5s
other cash ohli6attonx. TO-, Us ~ ~, -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

stop there back out. and pursue the
even tenor of their way around the
city and through the ravine to the
cnion station while the freights could
go straight through
Such an arrangement would do away
wholly with the crosstown tracks in
Guiding those which make two or three
docks OF Broad Street a most hideous
thoroughfare, and would eliminate the
necessity for n belt line road
The people Of Richmond have been
very good to the Richmond. Frederic,zs-
burg and Potomac Railroad. 1t has
been sort of pet of theirs for years.
and now that it sees It is standing in
the way of the city's growth and devel-
opment II should be more than willing
to repay the city for past favors by
cooperating with 1t in some scheme
that would relieve 1t OF this incubus
of crosstown tracks and delayed traf-
nc. Very truly,
CALLY RYLAND.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
DanyiIIc Ceta rrbere.

vile has issued and is circulating a
worry attractive and handsomely illus
trated booklet that tells all about the
attractions of Danville: all about the
good things that town has done and
that 1t proposes to do. Incidentally. IL
sets forth certain facts that may be
commonplace enough In Danville. but
at the same time let the outside world
know that, az a manufacturing point,
the Dan Valley city has become a lead
er among Southern towns. It's. cotton
and tobacco interests are sunHurpassed,
and it's general manufacturing business
is on regular BOOM while it's bank
kinds Of flrst-class enterprises. The
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Now Rcn,,y for Busincs.

petrates tho following; Charlie Glosaceck.
who lives near Wolf Trap Depot MAS seeuS
on the streets yesterday. He said he had
finished all tho blowing he had to do:snit
the necessary plant beds had been prepareds
had sold all OF his crop of tobacco. II would
seop. as his farm IL on Dan Rivnr. thatsh
Is Just about ready to go fishing. The
weat Their for -nuklLnE Is ideal. .lal-.El.a
The Press., 1913-09-10
The Worlds cvpsles,

The gypsies have passed under a vA- rfety 1f names. arising either from their supposed original country or the scallings and characteristics Of the race, The 4old English Egyptian, the Spanish Gitana and the Magyar Pharas nepek Pharaoh's peoplel all point 10 an
 Egyptian origin The Scandinavian Tatare identities them with the Mon goiian hordes which terrorized early Europe, while the French Bohemian suggests yet another country as their cradle. ss, .la,- a>,s -... ....-,
 As to the names bestowed by their supposed character, the Arab boldly calls them harami Ca villain the Dutchman heyde1is,, or heathens, and the Persian takes his name from their acon4plexion and dubs them karachi, or .swarthy. "A charter of William the sIaion, as, early as the twelfth century, mentions, their Scotch. name of thinkers, which is commonly supposed to be corruption of tinker, although possibly the substitution of ''t' for ''Z" has pro fduced this form of the Italian zingaro. one of the most widespread of gypsy cancellations. -LOndoll<Spectnt0r
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DEsoLATE MONGOLIA.
A Bleak Country, tie Very Spirit of
 Which Is Restlessness.

A Bleak Country, tie Very Spirit ot
 Which Is Restlessness.
 Beyond the forests of Siberia lies tho barren center of the Asiatic continent that inhospitable. desolate land of nakedness, the haunt of roaming nom ads, a region of bitter winds and hos tile climate. In the very heart of the greatest continent, in that part of the earth's surface which is farthest re- moved from the sea, lies the lone' bleak land of Mongolia.
 Tn All its immense area there are but few towns where men live settled lives, and 1t possesses but scanty popula- tion, while because by its very position 1t is cut off from the softening influence of the sea 1t presents a dreary aspect of windy wastes, endless steppes and barren mountains.
 Wild and wide is Mongolia, stretch ing as 1t does for 2OO0 miles in the savage splendor of limitless expanse. Man cannot rest in such a country nor live a sedentary life. It has been the birthplace of the greatest migrat1ons the world has ever seen..i Restless movement, in fact, is the very spirit of Mongolia. .. ..>
 What history this land could tell if only It's deserts could speak and its mountains bear witness! Here rode Genghis, the Mongol Alexander, the most ruthless and inhuman destroyer the world has experienced. On these wide plateaus wandered those Mongol herdsmen who fed their focks, and moved their camps with. complete con tent and splendid isolation until at last the wanderlust came over them and they burst out from their fastness to overrun the world. Wide World Mag
The Press., 1913-09-10
READING THE ENVELOPES.
They Tell More Than the Name an
 Addrass to ahe Postman.

They Tell More Than the Name and
 Address to 'She Postman.
 Envelopes often tell me more about a mans financial standing than could the best private inquiry. agency" You can't "swank" postlnan.e. And when deliver on a certain, day every month un official envelope with the re- lief stamp of furniture firm on the back of 1t l know pretty well that the envelope contains the receipt for ah Snstallment on the furniture. When that envelope fails to turn up l keep an eye open for the other signs of im- pending bankruptcy. ',4tF . ..ss>< F, z
 An envelope with a crease down the middle has obviously been inclosed in another envelope. This. tells me the handwriting of the householder and the kind of stationery he uses. When de- liver one of these day after day at the same house I know that the occupant is out of work and is answering adver- 'tisements. But when the envelopes stop coming am left to. wonder swheth- CT the applicant has been successful or can afford no more stamps. '
 Sometimes there is tragedy in en- velopes. There was young fellow who used to stare down at me from be- hind the window curtain-so anxious to see what I'd got fin my hand that he wouldn't wait till I'dmpulledif the bell. I soon tumbled to his job, for by near ly every post there would be long en- velope creased down the middle, show ing it was return. A,swriter he was. -PearsOn's Weekly. z
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Orioin of Curtain Calls.

The first curtain call took place on the evening of Feb. 26, 1743. On that memorable evening Voltaire's "Me
 rope" was performed for the first time in Paris. The author was known to the Paris public. but nothing that they had seen of his had pleased them so much as "Merope." and the enthusiasm found expression in noisy demands to see the author. In letter VOltaire says this of the incident: '"They dragged me out and led me by force to the box occu- pied by the Duchess de Villars and her daughter-in-law. The whole thea ter seemed to have gone mad-all shouted to the duchess to kiss me. The noise became so great that the lady finally obeyed. So I was. like Alain Chartier, publicly kissed. but he was asleep. while was wide awake
The Press., 1913-09-10
MAGNETIC cLEOPAT.Rk..:....,. ,,
Her Manner, Rather Than Her Beauty,
 Was Her Chief Charm. -'

Her Manner. Rather Than Tier BeauSyS
 Was Her Chief Charm. '
 The only authentic portrait of Cleo patra that is known to archaeologists is a bust which appears on series ot coins. It is on the reverse and bears the inscription in Greek, Queen Cleo patra, the Divine, the Younger" while on the obverse, is g portrait of, "Anr tony, Dictator For the Third Time, Trf- umvir." ? F The workmanship of the coin is far from good, and this accounts in some measure. for the. undeniably plain aIk pearance of the queen. Yet the like ness, as far as the features go. is q true one. for the other coins of the same series. though of a different type. give her the same features, an aquiltne nose. strong chin. a. Hong neck and narrow shoulders. ,:.-.,-:x, ..@.-:+t ,-+,s-z
 The fact is that her. beauty twas not so remarka ble as one would think from the spell she cast over Caesar and, An tony. Plutarch. for fI1stance, tells us ''that her beauty in itself was by no means incompatible ner calculated tO amaze those who saw her." but adds that the magnetic charm of her, man. ner, the gracefulneSs of her movements. the persuasiveneSs of her conversation and her figure were most attractive.
The Press., 1913-09-10
Enjoyed What He Paid For.

It is interesting to note Che effect that reputation has on those. who 2dfe not good critics of the efforts of5publfc performers. as clerk in. a. asdowRtown bank was telling. . ..z ". .,,s.
 "I happen to. know a celebrated con cert artist he said. One evening she was in the city and had noth= ing to do. so she came up to QUE very humble flat in Harlem to spend d quiet homelike hour or two. The night wds warm, and the windows uWere opeh. After dinner she sat down at the ,piREfo and sang several songs for tus., ,et File next day heard, that one of our ,neigRz bors complained loudly about the vel ing in. our fiat and said that such nl1 sances ought to be prOhibited.' TNSo nights later that same neighbor paid $2 a seat for himself, his. wife and his daughter to hear our friend sing at Ia concert."-New York Sun.
The Press., 1913-09-10
ptoIennvys Biu Boat;

Ptolemy tPhilopator) was fond of building big boats. One of these Is said to have been APO feet long. 57 feet broad and P feet deep from the high est point of the stern. This vessel had four rudders or what some would call steering oars, as they were not fasten- ed, each forty-five feet long. She ear ried 4.OOO arowers, besides 5000 ma rines, large body of servants under her decks and stores and provisions. Her oars were fifty-seven feet long. and the handles were weighted with lead. There were 2,OOO rowers on a side. and it is supposed that these were divided into five banks. That this. eX
 traordinary vessel ever put to sea is doubted. but that she was launched and used at times, if only for display. several historians are agreed.
The Press., 1913-09-10
Superior Court.

The September term of the superior court will open at Rockville on Friday with a short calendar session, when the cases will be assigned for trial.
 There is but very little criminal busi- ness. Among the cases that have been returned to the court are the fol- lowing: John Holzhein of Columbia against National Seat & Novelty com
 pany, suit for $5OOO damages for in- jury sustained to hand by press; Rock vile Water & Aqueduct company against Louis Koelsch and others fo1 an injunction; Idabelle Oolburn o1 Stafford against Clifton Oolburn o1 Springfield, divorce; American Board company against National Seat Novelty company, suit for $3OO( damages; Ida Wood against JohI Wood, both of Stafford, divorce; Franl H. Baker of Stafford against Miohae
 and Teresa Meekets, foreclosure or judgment lien; Hannah E. Elliott ot Ellington against Ella l.. Slater o1 Coventry, note for 5000; Gustave Frederick Kohn of Hebron against Martin and Margaret Donionville,
 $25OO damages; Merchants National Bank of Norwich against O. S. Chaffee and wife, foreclosure of judgment lien; Felix Lacrosse of Vernon against Joseph Boucar of Hartford, suit for $500 damages for destruction done by fire burning over his land; Jennie Webster of Ellington against M. s.
 Marshall and others, foreclosure of a mortgage note; Mary Batz against Daniel Walden of Ellington, suit for $50; Rose E. Cusiok of Vernon against Christopher Cusick of East Hartford, divorce; Rockville Building 6 Loan Association against Louis O..
 Bonfoey, foreclosure of mortgage; Mi ohael Cohen of Ellington against Theopolisis Leger, $500 for injuries sustained from being bitten by dog.
The Press., 1913-09-10
Can't Keep a Good Man Down.

The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him. Allow me to assure you that suspicion and jealousy never did help any man in any situa- ton. There may sometimes be ungen- erous attempts to keep a. young man down, and they will succeed. too, if he allows his mind to be diverted from Its true channel to brood over the attempt ed injury Cast about and see if this falling has not injured every person you have ever known to fall into" it. Abraham Lincoln.
The Press., 1913-09-10
Statement of the Ownership and Manasement of The Press,

published weekly at Stafford Springs, Conn required by the Act of August A 1912: Editor, Lewis Mclaughlin, Sts1- ford Springs, Conn.,; managing eolGor' do; business manager, do; publisher, do !; owner, do.
 Bondholders, mortgages, or other se- curity bondholders, not any.
 Lewis Mclaughlin. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2Sth day of August, 1913,
 George Slswick, Notary Public. (My commission expires Feb. l, 1914).
The Press., 1913-09-10
DIED.
RESOLUTIONS.

'n Whereas the Divine Ruler, our Heaven. ly Father, has again permitted the angel of death to enter our circle and remove our sister, Hattie EIlithorpe,
 Resolved-That we extend to the family our sincere sympathy in this ,affiiction. May they look for comfort tc that source which never failed earth't sorrowing ones who look aright.
 ' Resolved--That our charter be draped for thirty days, that these resolutions be placed upon our records, and that copy of the same be sent to the family and tC the Stafford Press for publication. :>'' 'F "''. JENNIES. WALKER, tt ..5' ,g W1LHRLM1NA ADAMS, -, MARY A, KELLOGG.
The Press., 1913-09-10
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
a.5o q year. If paid strictly in advance, SIP

sl.5o year. If paid strictly in advance $l'2O
 We are always glad to have netos items sent in, but request that they reach us by Tuesday noon, or earlier, if possible. It is often neces- sary to abridge items that are received the lsE ter part of Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Forms closed Wednesday at 10 6. m
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib- ers until a definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 We are not responsible for, nor do we by pup fishing, endorse the opinions of our corresPono- ents.
 Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Blrtns' marriages and deaths inserted free-
 Communications received without signatures always committed to the waste basket without attention.
 This Paper and The Connecticut Couran fsemi-weekly) furnished for S2.15 per year in ad- vance.
The Press., 1913-09-10
South African Lame. Sickness, :,

An investigation of the South Afr can disease known as lamziekte,- or lame sickness, suggests that it is due to a special plant poison that is gen. erated under abnormal conditions ill grasses or other plants that are nor malIy harmless. It's developments seems to be associated with unusual. weather and soil experiences, of which summer drought is. important, Through such conditions willing would favor the for nation of the poison. and this gives explanation for the common belief that the dIseases. results frufa eating wilted nIants ''; Hss. < |. n
The Press., 1913-09-10
A Monster aRoAGsboat.

The first big vessel that history re- cords, but not of steam, was that of Ptolemy Philopater, an Egyptian, who Is said to have constructed asarge APO feet long, g feet broad ahd 72- feet deep from. the highest point of the stern, which in Olden days, even past the time of Columbus. was always the highest point of ship This vessel, according to historical feeords, was propelled by 4,0OO. rowers, who sat In five banks. using oars fifty-seven feet in length that were weighted with lead at the handles.-New York Press.
The Press., 1913-09-10
Not Him.

"Has my husband been in here" in quired a woman of the. bartender, He's tall, red faced man. no over coat, soft hat"
 "A man answering that description got bottle of whisky here about ten minutes ago"
 How big a bOttle?"
 Half pint. ma'am."
 "Some other man." said the woman. St. Louis POst-Dispatch.
The Press., 1913-09-10
Writes Some Good Trh;nc,.I. I 7

Chlorinda-H can you dream of marrying man who writes such aw- fully stupid love letters9 MnrigoId--- But just think, dear-he can. wffte the most beautiful checks. and that's the main thing. you@know, after ones mar ried.-Judge.
The Press., 1913-09-10
A Case Tn Arithmetic.

The teacher was hearing her class of small boys in mathematics. .-@s,..,,4 :.
 Edgar" she said. If your. father can do a piece of work. in seven days and your Uncle William can do it in nine days, how long would it take both )f them to do it?
 "They would never get it done." an swered the boy earnestly. '"They would sit down. and tell fish stories. r. New York Post.
The Press., 1913-09-10
OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro

Estate of Celinda j. Waldo, late of Wiling tnn Tn said district, deceased.
 ty Upon the application Of William F. Waldo, praying that letters of administration may be Rranted on said estate, represented lntestate. as Der application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 Ordered-That said application De heard and said district, on the 18th day of Sept, A. D. 1913, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application publishing this order once in some newspaper haying circulation in said district, and by post the town of Wilmington in said district, at least nve days before said day of hearing. i
 EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
The Press., 1913-09-10
The Equator In Africa.

At the equator in Africa there are only two seasons-the wet ahd the dry. The former lasts eight months Dur ing the rains the natives live in houses made principally of bamboo. and roofpd with leaves. but as soon as the rains stop they set out for the forests and jungles. s.s A
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State of Connecticut |
 Treasury Department.
TAXES ON INVESTMENTS.

All persons owning bonds or notes liable to taxation should write at once to State Treasurer, Hartford, Conn. for lists.
 A circular letter will be sent when re- quested, explaining the proper way to pay this tax.
 It is expected that law will soon be enacted, in accordance with recom- mendations by the Governor, taxing these for the years passed that payment of the tax has been neglected by the owners, and that this tax will be in the nature of penalty.
 Savings Banks deposits are not liable to tax in the owners name.
 Money in bank (not Savings Bank can pay the four mill tax as shown in the circular letter. This tax must be paid before the last of September. Enquire of your banker or write to the Treasurer at Hartford.
 EDWARD s. ROBERTS,
 Treasurer.
The Press., 1913-09-10

All persons owning bonds and hav- ing money in banks. (not savings banks will be interested in the state ment of the state treasurer to be found in another column on this page.
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What the Teacher Taught Him.

The small boy had just returned home after most tumultuous day ut school.
 ''What lesson" asked his father. was the most impressed on yOil to- lay by the teacher?" a "Dat l need a thicker pair of pants." Ladies Home Journal. .. ~a
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.IsTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Prc

DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro D bate Court, September 10th, A. D. 1918. td Estate of Henry M. Chase, late of Stafford in said district, deceased.
 praying that an order may be given to sell the real estate of said deceased, as by said applica- t1on fully appears, 1t is
 ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of September. A. D 1913, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said ap pllcatlon and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in a newspaper having circulation in said District, at least i've days before said time assigned
 -. RORERT Fl FISK. Lndpa.
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Registrars Notice.

The registrars of the second voting district town of Stafford, will be in session at Burwell'S Jewelry Store on Thursday, Sept. 18th, 1913, from all persons desiring to be made voters in said district No name can be added to the list "to be made" after said date.
 DAVID BISSETT, l Registrars s$.. GEORGE SISWICK.( ! of Voters. Stafford SnrinOa Bent 10 1Q19
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Ona MiA,AL nf Mmain-

And music. whatever people say, is not universal language. The bow of words is necessary to send the arrow of sound into the hearts of men, Romain Roland.
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If every one would mend One," sug- gested 8 witty parson, with admirable understanding of human needs, "there would be more true Christianity in the world.''
 Matthew Arnold took this ennobling counsel for self discipline from Pope: Make each day a critic on the last" |" That was the star by which he guided his own difficult course.-Youth's Con- panion.
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a Sociolooiaf,

A sociologlst is a guy who advises a man who is keeping nine children on e1O week that limousines and cham pagne are unhealthy luxuries.-Cincin- natl Inquirer.
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Miaundersfandinn.

Distressed DamselOh, sir, catch Et1at man! He wanted to kiss me! Pensive Pedestrian-T That's all right There'll be another one along in a minute. Purple Cow
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 The Poor Waiter

Old Lady (who has been iunching with her sOn'-- Here. William, you left this quarter. on the table by mistake. It's luci4y saw it, because the waiter had his eve on it.. Life.
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CAHCIIS-

The Republicans of the Town of Wilmington are hereby requested to meet in caucus at the hall in South Wilmington, Saturday, Sept. 13th 1913, at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of nomi- hating candidates for Town Offices. , By direction of the Town Committee.
 w. H. HALL, Chairman. r. Wilmington, Sept. 9th, 1913.
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An Admission.

Teacher-What is a vacuum? Boy know, teacher. have it in my head, but I can't just think of it.-Brooklyn Life. ..
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Registrar's Notice.

The registrars of the first voting district town of Stafford, will be in session at Nightmare Carriage Shop on Thursday, September 18th from a. m. until 5 p. m., for the purpose of re ceiving names to be made.
 J. G. WIGHTMAN, (Roo,st-orv
 w. S. WALBRIDGE,1 NesAS'larS' Stafford, Conn.,, Sept. 8th 1913.
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ATaCourt of Probate holden at ,Tol

A T Court of Probate holden at Tol- A land, within and for the District of Holland, on the 1fth day of August A. D. 1913. ' I, Present, EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge.
 j. On motion of Elvira c. Lamb of Wilmington, executrix on the estate of Samuel Dwight Lamb, late of Wilmington, within said district, deceased
 This court doth decree that six months from above date be allowed and limited for the cred. ItOrS of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same. to the execuiFix, and directs that public notice be given this order by advertising in a newspaper having circulation in said dis trict, and by posting copy thereof on the pub .ac slPn-pOst ln"Sald town of Wilmington, nearest the place where the deceased last dWelt.
 0' O'''0O 'i EDWIN s. AGARD, Judge
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NOTICE

The Registrars of the Town of Wilmington will be in session at the hall, in South Wilmington Thursday, Sept. 18th, 1913, from a. m. to p. m to receive all applications of "Voters to be Made" r y'
 No names can be added to the list after said date.
 The Registrars will also be in joint session with the Selectmen, on Saturday, Sept. 27th 1913, from a. m. to p. m. to add to the voting list such names as shall be authorized by said Board of Selectmen.
 r. F. R. a' MAsoNj;} hAdij Registrars. WillinRton, Sept 9th, 1913.