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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
JAMES RIVER UP
THIRTEEN FEET.
Freshet Warning, Issued in Time,
Prevented Damage Along
Water Front.
BRANDON UNABLE TO SAIL
Old Dominion Vessel Lands
Passengers in Small Boats
and Stays Overnight.
BRANDON UNABLE TO SAIL

Although James River rose thirteen
feet above the normal water line yes
terday, there was comparatively little
damage, ample warning having been
given for the removal of goods from
the wharvcs and warehouses on the
water front. Reports late last night
from Columbia showed that the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway gauge at
that point indicated n height OF TWEEN
ty-three feet, which remained station
airy during the night Unless there is
additional rain In the up-country, no
further rise is anticipated. and the
food water will pass out by midday
tomorrow.
The wharves OF the Old Dominion
Steamship Company were three feet
under water. No boat left for Norfolk
last night. The Brandon arrived yes
terday morning with cargo and pas
sengers. but has 80 far been unable to
unload freight, passengers being landed
In small boats. II possible, steamship
traffic Will be resumed tonight All
freight liable to damage by water had
been removed from the wharves on no
tice Of the rising waters above Rich
niond.
Old Lester Street was flooded rev.
eral feet, but the citizens of Fulton
were permitted the novel treat of rid
ing across the embankment for the new
street, the eastbound car track having
been completed. A shuttle service was
maintained over this single track. pas
sengers transferring at Twenty-frst
Street
The open weather had resulted in an
unusually large number OF IN otor boats
having been placed in the water for
this season OF the year. and some ap-
prehension was felt by their owners.
but no damage was reported.
United States Weather Bureau re-
ports showed that the water reached
it's maximum at Columbia early yester-
day morning. when the official gauge
stood at PSF feet. BY midday II had
dropped to 23.6 feet. but the steady fall
WAS checked in the afternoon by fur
thor rains In the mountains. Nearly
an inch Of rain fell here during Fri
day night and yesterday.
Probably the most serious loss oc-
Cured on the new Mayo Bridge. where
some wooden false work was carried
away. and where the freshet will occa-
sion a delay OF some days in construc-
tion work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
CATARRH OF THE THROAT
Requires Prompt Treatment to Avoid Deafness

membrane through the eustachian
tubes into the middle ear. II It does
1t will cause noises In the ear, and
later on be sure to cause deafness.
Catarrh OF the throat may follow
the eustachian tubes up into the mid
die ear without causing much concern
on tho part OF the patient. The par
-tial loss of hearing is apt to be over
looked. person may lose half his
hearing before he knows It.
For instance, suppose a man can
hear his watch four feet from the ear.
II he loses his hearing to the extent
that he can only hear the tick of his
watch two feet from the ear he may
not suspect 1t mt all. His hearing is
good enough for ordinary purposes.
He goes on without the slightest sus-
piclon that no is losing his hearing.
He may have ringing in tho ear. or
cracking and swapping sounds in tho
ear, or feeling of pressure In the
ear. but he Is not aware that he Ia
losing his hearing.
1t Is good thing to test your hear
ing with watch. First hold the
watch against your ear. then move 1t
gradually away from the and see
how far away from the watch you can
actually hear 1t tick Try it on tho
other side and see If both ears arc
alike If you find that you are unable
TO hear the watch on both sides alike
and at n distance OF four feet from
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
CELL IN PRISON
NOT WORST PLACE
Awakes in Tombs, and Decides to
Take Philosophical View
of Conditions.
of Conditions.

New York, March 15.-Julian Haw-
thorne. the son of the famous author,
who, with three business conferes.
was given term in the Federal pris-
on in Atlanta for using the mails to
defraud. is the authority for the state
ment to-day that there are places
much worse than n prison cell. Haw-
thorne had just awakened from sound
nights rest in cell No. 800 on the third
tier of tho Tombs prison. when he
voiced the above sentiment, SO he
knew whereof he spoke.
DO you know" he said, ut was just
like sleeping on ship. shudder ed
when 1 was ushered into this steel
cell. but an open window gave all the
fresh air that was necessary. and the
bunk was like one expects to find on an
ocean liner. After n restful night. !
was awakened this morning by a man
who brought me cup of coffee-just
like on n ship. only. of course, it was
served somewhat differently"
Hawthorne declines to speak OF his
conviction or of his ruture plans until
he has conferred with his son, Ralph
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16

the ear. you may know that deafness.
has already begun. You should begin
taking Peruna at once. GargIe the
throat with cold. strong salt water.
as directed on page four Of the .'Iila
of Life" sent free. Persist In thin
treatment until a cure Is effected.
Sometimes oatarrh OF the nasal
pharyngeal space will cause an accu-S
mutation OF secretions in the throat
that completely fill the space Unless
these secretions are promptly removed
by frequent gargling polypi may be-
formed. Once formed the polypi or
adenoids, RS they are sometimes called,
will require long time with the
gargling to remove. Gergling accord
ing to the proper method will even
remove polypi or adenotds, and no SUR
gical operation Is required.
In order to understand exactly what
Is meant by proper gargling, send for
a free copy Of the "Ills of Life"
During the whole course OF garglinE
Peruna must be taken according to
directions on the bottle.
Mr.. Daniel Rohrbacker, r. r. e. Cas-
ITALIA, Ohio, whose portrait appears
above writes: 81 want to say word
for Peruna. 1 used 1t for catarrh OF
stomach. and It relieved me In short
time. The four or FIVE bottles i used
was worth more than all other reme-
dos l ever used. "-Advertisement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16

Haythorne. His celimate last night
was Albert Freeman. who. with DR..
William j. Morton, was convicted at
the same time that Hawthorne was.
Freeman was given sentence of five
years and three days, while Hawthorne
and DR.. Morton received sentences OF
year and a day.
Under the rule that Federal con-
victs are eligible to parole after serv-
ing third OF their sentence. Haw-
thorne will be eligible for such action
week from tomorrow. March 2s,
provided no appeal Is taken. His COM
mitment and that of DR.. Morton was
dated back to November 25. the date on
which the trial began
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
URGES FLOOD TO
HASTEN ACTION
Minister Anxious for Settlement
of Colombian Canal
Claims.

Washington. March 15.-Julio Betan-
court, the Colombian minister, to-day
called on Representative Flood, of Vir-
ginia, chairman of the House Foreign
Affairs Committee. in relation 10 the
Colombian monetary claims in connec-
ton with the acquisition OF the Pan
anna Canal Zone. Senior Betancourt
was anxious that congressional action
be pressed at the extra session look
ing towards submitting the Colombian
controversy to The Hague.
The entire Panama controversy has
been before the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee OF the House for more than
year. and an investigation has been
proceeding under resolution OF Rep
rcsentative Rainey.
Representative Flood told the Co
lombian minister that no further hear
ings in the matter would be held until
the next regular session OF Congress-
AT that time the committee expects to
conclude its investigation and make a
report.
Representative Flood and several
other members OF the committee be-
lieve the Colombian claims should be
submitted to joint committee named
by the two governments rather than to
The Hague tribunal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
SOCIETY GIRLS
WILL DO STUNTS
They Are to Give Thrilling
Horseback Rides at
Cavalry Drill.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times- Dispatch.J
Washington. March 16>-Ciroua
stunts on horseback by eight dashlna
society girls win be a feature Of the
musical cavalry drill to be given al
the beneft Of the posts branch of ths
Fort Myer on March 81. IS and 20 for
Y. ". c. A Among the fair riders
whose feats are said to equal those OF
the trick riders OF the famous Cav
airy SQUAD. are Miss Janet Allen. Miss
Desha Allen, Miss ST G. Greble. Miss
Emily Beatty. Miss Ruth Anderson,
Miss Hitchcock Mrs r. c. Burleson
and Miss Helen Buchanan.
Miss Janet Allen Ia known as the
most fearless feminine rider In Ameri-
ca. She has escaped death by a mar
row margin number of times by
her hair-raisinE stunts and 1t is said
Will Introduce bareback novelty that
Is real thriller
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
DEATH OF MOTHER
OF MODERN GIANT
Colonel Picket Nelson Son Of
Woman Who Passes Away
at Beazley.
Especial to The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Beazley. Va, March l5.-Mrs. Lucy Nelson
mother of the largest and tallcst man of
modern time. died al her home near here
yesterday. She WAS In her eighty ninth year.
and UP until a few months ago in
fair health. Her son. Colonel Picket Nelson.
the giant, was raised in this county. and
until the time OF his death, which occurred
In baltimore few years ago. he Travelled
with circus and exhibited as the
largest and tallest man in the world They
would place $500 in gold In his hands. and
he would stand UP before tho audience and
oher 1t TO any one who could come up and
reach It, He was nine feet and seven inches
In height. and weighed from 800 to 400
pounds. His clothes. hat and shoes are
mere ny his Inothers home near BeaEley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
SUICIDE CAUSED
BY DESPONDENCY

Winchester, Va, March 15.-Fren-
zied by the extreme illness of his
father, James Golliday. and despon-
day. twenty-three years old and mem
her of a prominent Frederick County
family. blew out his brains late this
afternoon with a shotgun. He placed
the weapon. about two feet long,
against his right temple and pulled the
trigger. Part of his head was shot
off. The tragedy was enacted i'm a field
near his fathers farm at Stephens CITY.
The latter is In dying condition to-
night. Golllday leaves three brothers
and three sisters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16

London, March 15.-It is generally ac-
knowledged that the success of the
winter opera season here was chiefly
due TO the brilliant efforts of Lady
Cunard. who was Miss Maud Burke
of California. She is the real power
behind the sacred royal opera.
The great artistic success that has
attended Thomas Beecham's season OF
Strauss. Wagner and the Russian Bal
let at Covent Garden was achieved by
Lady Cunard. 1t has been whispered
that Lady Cunard is an important
shareholder In the operas present sea-
son; that she dictates it's policy. ar
ranges the programs and organizes tho
subscription list. That she Is eminently
successful socially Is proven by Queen
Alexandra's presence at every interest
ing performance
1t is rumored that Lady Cunard went
into opera to add to her income. She
and her husband. Sir Bache Cunard,
have given up their famous country
place, Nevil Holt, which costs much
money to maintain. Lady Cunard is
IA woman OF tireless energy, and her
cleverness in avoiding opposition has
carried her to triumph. She is now,
virtually, the musical arbiter- OF Lon
don,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
Outlet Church wedding.

\ quict marriage took place at 5:W o'clock
yesterday afternoon IN ct. Johns Episcopal
church. when Miss Lillian Estele Wade was
married 20 Mathew Macon Macdougall. Rev.
Hugh ". Sublett oniciated. Both parties
arc residents OF this city. Mr.. Macdougall
T. connected with the Southern Biscuit
Works and IL the eldest az Mrs. e. Leo
Moore. while his bride is a social favortte
in tho East End.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
Mr.. Halpin Geta Promot,on

c. S. b Halpin. who was formerly con-
nected with tho J. Wright Tobacco Company
in Richmond. has, been appointed general
superintendent OF the Empire Tobacco Com
pany's plant at CRANKY, Quebec.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
Original Cash Stores-Ou Prices Never Beaten Seldom
Quality Always the Best. Special Attention to Mail O

1 s[a1s49 s B5saa Bee Best american
Gold Medal Coffee-mixture Java and Mo-
cha; nothing better; lib. tins, goo; OOo
5-lb milk pals, per b............ ACN
Fosefi s Pure or Leaf Lard ssb le esn: 1870
Dunlop Flour 36c bag; or, per GE TX
barrel .................... ocs ~
do early June Peas 'o' can; per S1.15
Good Lard, granny, h.; 25-lb. o.
can, 1-2c: 5o-lb. cans. ............ ~
Washington Crisps or Post Toasties, g a
per package on
Best California Evaporated Peaches 2c
per pound ON
Punt. Purity Brand aa1,n ButtsFins received PFC
Ceresota, Pillsbury or Gold CT 7E
Medal Flour, 3oc bag; barrel. eDOe ~
n1 Finest sst;n Mississippi ess Brand Wet or 1Oc
Winner Milk, Or
cans Observation-Disclosures AeDC
Eagle Brand Very Best Quality Solid Packed
Virginia Tomatoes, large cans, &C, or sDR
8 for 6OO
New California Prunes, ~
per pound ,.-......... ~
Good Sugar Corn, can, &c; Hno
Try Royal Cocoa, excellent quality, 4 Ao
large IL ID. cans. ................ LIN
Whole Grain Carolina Rice, o.
per pound w
Good Brooms-3 strings, 18c; or
strings, 2oc; S strings --.......... AacN
Absolutely Full Cream Cheese, per s)Oo
pound %d6S
Best Imported Sour Krout per Gc
Scotch Herrings, TO-
per bOX 49,. LIN
Large cans Virginia Tomatoes, o.
&c; or, per Dozen. CVC
New Honainy or Grits,
pounds Observation-Disclosures. eJN
Virginia Comb Honey, ,1E
lib. package ........-..........1 CC
Finest quality North Carolina Roe O9c
Herring, per dozen .-.............. ACC
Cam campbell's or Van Camps Soups, 25c
. cans ............. GOC
Eagle Asparagus, 9c
large cans Observation-Disclosures. lOc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
Chemis,s, CInh ,I.,,inr

The Chemists Club of Richmond met last
Friday night ut the University College of
Medicine. Between forty and hfty members
were present. DR.. c. NJ. Bradbury read a
petal Method for the Determination Of Fat
In MIX Products and Henry G. F'roehIinc
made an address the "Colorometric De-
termination OF manganese in Steel"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-16
Co,ninY Rnck from Europe

Coming Rnck from Europe.
Tic steamship Baltic viii dock Ia New
York this morning al o'clock. having on
hoard g. st. George Bryan and william
Gray. who are expected TO reach Richmond
on Monday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
FORMER RINGGOLD
FARMER COMES HOME

Mt. Ayr, Nov. 14.--Joel Roberts, who
purcha sed $50 acres of the Fry farm IN
Poe township about year ago. posses
sion to be given the first of next
March, came in from Brush, Colo. a few
days ago and has arranged to take pos
session Of the farm January first. Mr.:
Roberts was formerly a resident or
Ringgold county, but moved to Colo
RADIO several years ago. He has been in
terested in the alfalfa campaign con-
Quoted in southern Iowa by the Bur
lirgton railroad and International Har-
vester company and believes alfalfa
can be. successfully crown In Rlnsgoio
county. So strong ic his faith that ne
plans to bring a couple of tons OF
Colorado soil upon which large yields
of alfalfa have been grown to Ringgold
county for the purpose of innoculating
the soil on his farm. Mr.. Roberts is a
progressive and to-date farmer and
his many friends will be pleased that
he is to return to Ringgold county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
SWEEP DAY N0V.17
At MOUNT AYR
BUSINESS DISTRICT OF TOWN TO
BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED
s NEXT MONDAY. 'r

Mt. Ayr, Nov. 14.-At their meeting
this week the Mount Ayr CONNER
cial club set apart Monday, November
II, as day for thoroughly sweeping
the streets in the business district Of
the town Some time ago subscrip-
ton paper was circulated for the pur-
pose of raising money to pay for an
other car load of oil to be applied to
the streets, but at the meeting this
week it was decided that another
oiiing would not be necessary If the
dust were removed. All the business
and professional men Of the town will
be asked to- put on their working
clothes, arm themselves with broo1hs
and report for work at s o'clock next
Monday morning. Major D. B. Marsh
all was selected as marshal and that
means that everybody should get busy.
Every business and professional man
will be expected to see that the street
in front of his place Of business IS
thoroughly swept between the hours
of eight and ten o'clock a. m. next
Monday. .,., Is. .-....,.. F.. Hill ..r
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
IOWA INSTITUTIONS
USE MUCH TOBACCO

Des Moines, NOV 14.-Nine tons OF
tobacco are used by inmates of Iowa
institutions annually. Best quality Is
bought, both for chewing and smoking.
In addition, the wards of the state at
some Of the institutions are privileged
to buy additional supplies Of tobacco.
The board of control is receiving OFFERS
on approximately $4,000 pounds of the
1891, Gustav Valdemar Lofgren, who
lives south of this city, came to this
country from Lerback, Orebro, Sweden
on Nav 90, 1908. Leopold Stermole
lives on Abba rural route one ana
came to America from Zatlcena, AUS
tria, April Is, 1905.
plug variety and 5000 pounds for
smoking. as follows:
Anamosa-2. 900 pounds plug, 2,OOO
pounds smoking.
Cherokee-2,392 pounds plug, 32O
pounds smoking.
Clarinda-2,300 pounds plug. 5Oo
pounds smoking.
Mt. Pleasant 1000 pounds plug.
Independence-2,50 500 pounds Plug
Kpoxville--S00 pounds plug.
Marshalltown-250 pounds plug.
1t will be observed that none is
bought for .Mitchellville, where 1t Is
understood the matron is opposed to
its Use t,. fr
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
MUST DIG bitches
SAYS DR.. OLIVER
EVANGELIST At ALBA DRAWS
PARALLEL BETWEEN TWO
KINDS OF DRoUGHTs.
Especial Correspondence J

Abba, Nov. 14.-Albia Is not water
soaked or in need of drainage, neither
is there a ditching machine factory
here. On the other hand, however.
the town Is almost without water and
people are putting off their annual
bath until the SHOWS of winter come.
This fact did not deter Evangelist
Oliver from delivering strong ser
mon last night in the tabernacle on
Make This Valley Full of bitches"
taking his theme from the vision or
the prophet Elijah and the conee-
Quent overthrow of the enemies or
Israel From this picture of ancient
times the evangelist drew another,
concerning the spiritual drought OF the
present day and especially the condi-
tons of Abba and vicinity. There were
a number of bitches that had to be dug
the evangelist said, if a great revival
came to this city. These bitches are
those of expectation, to put people IN
a receptive mood for Gods work, 1altn
in the belief that the blessings will
come, service to make all worth OF the
blessings, and sincerity in order 10
take In earnest the commands that
are given.
Attendance Large.
The attendance was large and the
interest is continually growing and
there are signs of great religious
awakening in Monroe county. The al
ternoon meetings are growing in pow
er and interest. The Big chorus choir
under the leadership of Prof. Allen and
Mr.. Faith at the organ, are big drawing
cards in the attendance.
On next Friday evening the ladies
of the different churches will give
supper to the business girls of the city
after which all will attend the taber-
nacle services in a, body. The meet
ing will be for women only and the
subject will be Choosing Mother.
On Sunday following DR.. Oliver Will
speak to men only on Purpose and
Destiny"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. s. M. Sax, I'll Church street, is
visiting relatives in Blakesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs Victor Benedict, liz
South Court street. left today for
short visit In Chicago.
Mrs. Mary J. Cook, 343 East Park
avenue, and her sister, Mrs. L. B.
Smith Of Keokuk left this morning for
visit with relatives in Kirkville.
Mrs. r. A. Hansell, of Eddyyille, re-
turned home today after visiting Mrs.
Mary Eikenberry on North DAVIS
street.
Mrs. j. D. Donovan, Of Hiteman has
returned after visiting Mrs. Sarah
Wynn, 1901 Orchard street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Robertson OF
Charlton returned today to their home
after visiting Mrs. Robertson's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Cowan, 113 North
Ransom street.
Mrs j. S. Brown and Mrs. Martha
Wick, Of Alton, have returned after
visiting at the home Of Mrs. John
Boyd, on Williams street.
Miss Nellie Kyle, 521 North Frank
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
REOPEN CLEVELAND'S
ABANDONED MINE

Cleveland, Nov. 1.-THE old shaft
of the Whitebreast Fuel Co. here abon-
doned some years ago, has been recent.
ly reopened for the purpose of work
ing the top vein, for the supply of the
local trade. The shaft was found In
a remarkable state Of preservation, the
walls being in perfect alignment. This
shaft was sunk about 1880, and for
twelve years was one of the largest
coal producers of the state. After the
time the output declined and operation
was finally abandoned by the White
breast company. Lately 1t has been
operated systematically to supply local
trade. This shaft was designed and its
construction supervised by William
Haven until recently manager of the
Inland Fuel Co. 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
SEVEN FOREIGNERS
WANT CITIZENSHIP

Abba, Nov 14.-Seven applications
have been filed within the past month
in the office Of the clerk OF the district
court by men asking for the right to
become full Pledged American citizens:
Five of the seven applicants are ma
tiv6s Of Austria Hungary, one was
born in bonnie Scotland and the sew
enth is from Sweden.
Louis Palcic, who lives at Buxton,
states that he was born at Verheka,
Austria, and came to this country
October p, 1905. Albert Obirck form
erlv lived at Cieszanif, Galacia, AUS
tria, and now makes his home out on
route 8. He emigrated to America IN
March, 1900. Henry Hunter of River
vile arrived in America March II, 1904,
having formerly lived at Hamilton,
Scotland. Frank Bernaczki, states his
former home was at Varanno, Austria
Hungary, and that he came to the
United States April 10, 1913. andre
Pravnznak, of Kamsnea, Austria, came
to Hynes in this country on June Fl,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-15
PARSONS FUNERAL TODAY.

Burlington, Nov. 14.-P. H. Parsons
one of the veteran engineers of the
Burlington route, succumbed to neural
gia Of the heart at his home In Gales
burg and will be borne to the grave
this afternoon, from the family home.
Mr.. Parsons was born In Ashtabula,
Ohio, September 10, 1889 and came to
Galesburg in 1S49, that city remaining
his home He is survived by the wild.
ow, formerly Miss Julia Conway OF
Galesburg; son, Chester N. Parsons
Of Newcastle, Ind, and three grand.
children, Irene, Griffith Henry and
Mabel Leonore Parsons, of Newcastle
Mr.. Parsons had number Of friends
here among the railroad men and 9th.
ers, who will hold him In kindly re.
membrance.