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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
IFS AND THENS
Just Few OF Them for the House
Ecepcr'h DcncfIf

Just Few or Them for the House
Keepers Bcncht.
~ you nave an aversion to moth
oai!s ana a sttll stronger aversion TO
moths. try putting plenty of black
pepper In the shelves Of your closets
If liberal amount gets sprinkled on
the noor. go much the better Pepper
liz good to keep moths out OF furs, too.
Wheh they cannot be put In storage.
young woman who works in the fur
uepartmcnt or great store. She says:
,i5pLhinIkie black pepper fground nneJ
thlcklS over the fuTs. taking care to
get the pepper well down Into the skin
OF the fur. Then wrap the furs in
newspaper and paste tho ends of the
paper down with mucilaEc and put
hway for tho summer with AN easy
mind. You VIII not be bothered with
i Ino. ms onc woman who surely be
IleSes In the ounce OF prevention" says
she does not take any chances she
washes everything that can be washed
In SOAP and water. Then she gasolenca
everything else 10y buying ten gallons
of gasoIcue. and then In her back ward
she dips al tho wool. chiffon and silk
her feathers In the Easolonc. She says:
DO not be worried If they come out ali
strings. The viii fun up when they
are dry. These things are left on tho
iinc all day, then they are packed away
with moth balls. pepper and hne-cu,
tobacco. and she has 4 free mind ali
Ing moth would dare put n nose in my
boxes. and. AK am never sure whether
IL Is the 'noln bHllE, the pepper or the
tobacco that keeps them away | put
In all three. They do not cost much
SO IL is a cheap way 10 relieve my
mind"
II you want a particularly puffy ONE
let. beat the whites and The yoiks of
the eggs separately just as you do for
cake. Add the milk and salt to the
Solks and then whip in the stiff whites
or the cgss and turn into Il we'll
creased frying pan. Cook over Il mod
crate fire until the omclet Is we'll set
Turn one-haif over the other with n
cake turner and serve garnishcd with
parsley. One egg with one table
spoonful OF milk for each person makes
"A good portion. Two hclpings VIII re-
quirc double the amount for each one
in the family.
II you want 10 keep your white silk
gloves from turning yellow as long ms
possible. then wash them at night and
dry them in the dark. By no means
put them in the san to dry II YOU
must wash them in the daytime. Wash
them with a pure white soap. and after
rinsing them thoroughly. wrap them
IN a bath towel or heavy piece of linen
and let them remain there for a while
so that rs much moisture as possible
may hc absorbed by the cloth Then
hang up whore they will have air bur
not much light. IL is aIso good plan
TO put teaspoonful OF dioXogen in
a quart Of water and rinse them in
this ~ they arc turning yellow. This
VIII often make them white again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
Other .Accldcnts.

James Mitchell, the negro struck BY
a train on the Seaboard Air Line Rail
way last night. is still in a comatose
condition. His right hip is broken. and
he also has severe wound in the
back of tho head.
John HUMPHREYS. who was accident
ally shot 1T his parents residence, in
Kenilworth. Dinwiddie County, on
Saturday evening, is doing well at the
hospital. The bullet went through
the roof of his mouth, and lodged in
his neck. After being operated on.
young HUMPHREYS rallied, and there
arc strong hopes that he will recover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
TAKEN BACK TO ROANOKE
Chief Norris Leaves with John Gold
en-, Who Escaped from Chain Gang.

Chief of Police Morris. of Roanoke
yesterday took John Golden. the youth
who escaped from chain gang near
Roanoke some time ago and was re-
captured in Richmond. back to serve
out the remainder OF his time.
Golden said yesterday that he had
but a few days to serve when he es-
capped and would not have thought of
making the dash for liberty but for
the fact that he was drunk at the time.
He said he had negro trusty sell
a pal: of shoes and buy whiskey which
he drank Immediately. While under
its influence. he said, he made his es-
capo, and before he realized what ho
had done he had reached Richmond
He VIII be given about sixty days adj
diuonal on the roads for the escape,
Chief Morris said yesterday just before
taking the train for the return to Roa-
noke
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
THE "rAMILY" PEWTER.

How to Clean and Cnrc for It-Facts
About II.
Tho most artistic pieces OF pewter
are those which were designed when
the makers OF IL were least conscious
OF tho art revealed. thinking more of
the durability and appropriateness TO
tho purpose OF the articles than of
their decorative qualities. Thus they.
have grace of line not often seen on
moro SNOWY metals. and often an indi-
viduality entirely their own.
Pewter is again to the fore If you
have any available pieces, assemble
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
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Drawn by LncIc Taylor.
Drawn by Lncie Taylor.

round. Later ] went in bathing and had a
good time. After ] came out, / went out
on pier with friend 10 hsh. lie caught
a large eel. some founders and tew other
nsh. | SIN remain
Your true member.
SAMUEL LOUIS CARTWRIGHT.
Colonial Place Va.
Glad You Were Pleased.
Dear Editor.-Thanks for publishing my
story last week noticed some iypogra phi
cal errors which suppose wasn't my fault
j am sure your announcement Of last week
Will please all the members. We don't take
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
THIRD HOUSE AGREES ON
NAME OF C. JETER JONES
SAID to BE Choice Of Members to
Succeed J. G. Corley on City
School Board.
OFFICERS TO BE REFLECTED
Joint Session OF City Council To-
Night to Vote on Hoard Members
ana General City Oflicers-No
Other Changes Expected.

The third house Of the City Coun-
eli. which meets every now and then
at Eighth and Broad Streets and aft
Ninth and Broad Streets. aIternotcIv
agreed last night that &. letter Jones.
assistant cashier and manager of the
savings department or the Merchants
Nationai Bank, would make an ex-
ceiient successor to J. 6. CorIey, who
mas resigned as member OF the CITY
school Board from the Third District.
The Council will meet in Joint ses
SION MT 1:3o O'Clock tonight to fiji
All elective offices which became va
cant under the term limitation. on
June 30 The candidacy of Mr.. Jones
Is nndinE wide support. and his name
VIII be put In nomination tonight
when the Council takes up the matter
OF naming Successor 10 Mr.. CorIey
so far as could be learned last night
ne is the only candidate in the field
Mr.. Corlcy's resignation is in the
hands OF President Peters, of the Com
mon council and will be presented to
the joint session for action tonight
The resignation will be accepted be-
cause Mr.. Corlcy has indicated his firm
purpose to retire from the board. lie
is at present vice-pr"sident Of that
body.
OFFICERS AND BOARD
MEMBERS TO HE RG-ELECTED
Besides clecting successor to Mr..
Corley. the joint session will elect the
following officers for new terms, be-
ginning July /. 1914:
city Attorney, City Clerk, Clerk OF
Council Committees. SerEeant-at-
Arms OF the City Council. city Audi
tor. Justices OF Police Courts. Parts
!. and H.: Substitute Police Justice,
clerk to city Treasurer, clerk to the
city Auditor. clerk to the Police JUS
tice, Collector of Delinquent Taxes
one member OF the Board of Health.
one member OF the Board of Police
commissioners and two members OF
the Board OF Fire Commissioners.
Except in tho case of Mr.. Corlcy. the
incumben,s will in every instance, SO
far as Is known. be candidates for re-
election. The vacancy on the Police
BOARD results from the expiration of
the term of Commissioner IF. NJ. Boy
kin. of Lee Ward He has been unani-
mously Endorsed for recollection for n
new six year term by the Lee Ward
members OF the City Council.
The terms OF Robert Lecky, Jr., and
w. y. Cheatwood. members of the
Board OF Fire commissioners from
Clay and Jefferson Wards, respective
ly. expired on June 30. Both are can
didates to succeed themselves. Con-
way II. Gordon. assistant cashier OF
the Planters National Bank, has an
nounced his candidacy for election to
the Fire Board to succeed Mr.. Lecky.
The latter. however. has been Endorsed
by the Clay Ward delegation in the
Council. and will in all probability he
elected. Mr.. Cheatwood is without
opposition.
James r. Gordon will be candi-
date to succeed himself as n member
OF the Board of Health. His re-elec-
ton for n new six-year term is as
sured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
Judge Christian 70 I,sc,ur.

Members of Mapsico Episcopal Church
In Charles City County Will give a
lawn party at the courthouse at c
o'clock Friday night, and at s o'clock
Judge George l.. Christian viii, by re-
quest, repeat his lecture recently de-
livered before Lee Camp on Lee and
Jackson; Their Cause: Their Campaigns
and Their Compatriots"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
CONCEALED WEAPONS
Police Make Three Arrests, One White
md Two Colorcd.

nnd Two ColOrcd.
Several celebrators of the glorious
Fourth were arrested on charges OF
carrying concealed weapons. three he
ing taken into custody by the police
last night. Police Sergeant Shumnker
and Patrolrnan Thomas arrested G..
n. Goodwon. "A whita suan, aged thirty
six. on charge OF assaulting his
wife and threatening her with u re-
volver
Patrolmen Leiss, Allen and Harris
arrested Edward Nicholas, sixty
year-old negro. on n charge of car
rying concealed weapons, and Patrol
men Dunn and Cullingsworth arrested
John Harris fifty yeas -old negro. on
similar charge. All will he taken be-
fore Justice Crutchfcld this morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
CHILDRES's LETTERS.
At the beach.

At the beach.
Dear Eiitor,-I am writing to .ot you
know went 10 Buckroe Beach June q and
had n fine time yesterday. but paid dearly
for my fun. When got of the train my
knee stin. and ] could hardly walk,
and when got home my neck
sore from sunhurn. when ! arst got there
l rode the sS!tchback ana merry go
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
PonlOnn Punch.

Add to two quarts of pineapple juice
TWO lemons and two oranges, sliced
thin; one quart of fine large straw
berries or raspberries one quart of
water and pound of sugar. Serve in
Il pnnchbowl or large glass pitcher
with plenty OF ice
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
Invites Candidates 10 Sneak.

Candidates for the Administrative
Board are invited to appear before the
Italian american Political Society.
which will meet at Colombo Hall.
West Broad Street. tomorrow night
at $40 o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06

folks at home want to hear about the
good time you are having and that
your editor is very proud that each
one OF you can write q perfectly SPLEEN
did letter.
YOUR EDITOR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06

Act and Purpose.
Man considereth the deeds. but God
weigheth tho observation-disclosures A
kempis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06

them. and IL necessary repair and
polish them, but by no means conceal
theHi. thinking that there still clinYs
10 pewter tho fatal stigma of vul-
sarity that sent II to dark hooks Of
cupooards when glass. silver ana gold
nrst outrivalled It,
~ is true tin is the chief constituent
OF pewter, but the very oldest pieces
edo not say that you possess thcm)
found on the European Continent early
IN the Middle Ages tsome ten centuries
later than the supposed date Of the
Roman pewter found In Brittany were
composed chiefly Of lead.
Collectors are busy gathering pieces
Of pewter. but an eminent ono was not
prepared to accept that OF q German
town lady. who declared that her
pieces were made in $40 A. D., for pew
ter first appears In history In 1914.
when n synod ut Roucn permitted jts
use as substitute for gold or silver
in church vessels.
Pewter must be kept bright. One
way 10 do il. is TO wash, then dr. il.
rub on little sweet oil, then win
q dry flannel rub on whiting and
polish with chamois skin.
IT the articles are very dirty. II nay
De necessary 10 cicaG them with hot
lyc Of wood ashes and fine sand. Pour
the not I've upon the pewter, throw on
sand. and rub with hard wooden rag
hat felt or stiff brush until all the
particles Of dirt have been dissolved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06

ohe very tnOOu MODEL.
This particular model happens 10 be
CNccllently suited 20 tho needs OF the
Older woman who finds such Il dini-
Guilty in obtaining cool summer gowns
In styles that arc neither TOO young
for her years nor too elaborate for
daily wear.
Few women Of nifty or Whereabouts
look we'll In musi!us, and then when
the hot days come it is impossible to so
on wearing the thicker qualities OF
Tilt and serge that compose their
gowns in colder weather.
White Iiairs and White Garments.
(, II IL. however, a mistake to think
that white hairs prohibit white gar
meits. \ woman OF my acquaintance,
who is already a grandmother. makes
practice of wearing spotlcss white
NIL through the summer-shoes. hats
and costumcs--and very charming She
looks. too.
Attractive Blue nud White Stripes.
However, TO return to tho useful
hard wear frock OF this description.
one would advise IL carried out in navy
blue and white striped wolfe, made with
slightly gathered skirt and deep,
one-sidcd tunic. The bodice is a loose
Magyar shape, mounted on thin mus
lin lining, with belt and pipngs of
navy blue taffeta. The vest and Med
lei collar are of white net, the latter
finished with a picot edge and held up
right by invisible wire supports.
Those who do not care for short
sleeves may add an undersleeve or long
cuff of white net to match the vest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06

pullmnn Drenkfn.t Room.

Tho Pullman breakfast room origi-
mated III California. 1t is really a
breakfast alcovc, built in bow win
dow. or extension of the kItchen-or
more often an adjoining pantry. 1t
must have window and this with u
narrow table and a built- in settee on
either side (of any required lengthy
makes the arrangement very like that
of Il Pullman car, hence its name.
1t is, nevertheless. Il delight to the
woman who does her own housework,
or is dependent OIL the class of ser
wants who are transient in their SER
vice. In most households brcakfast is
hurried meal, and it often seems
scarcely worth while to serve il in the
dining room. meaning, rs it does, extra
steps and labor for the busy house
wife. The advantage Of an alcove
breakfast place can be easily seen; 1t
is within IA few feet OF the kitchen
range. and the meal can be prepared
quickly and comfortably.
Very pretty decorative effects are
possible in the Pullman breakfast al
covcs-cretonne or sheer white curtains
and doilles OF simple design are usually
favored In these.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06

the very simple zephyr and cotton
frocks Of more ordinary type.
one Very Good Model.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-06
JumbIcd Nnmc. of Boys.

Composed by
V. BILLIARD.
Chilcsburg, Va.
A Charadc.
My FIRST is in q. but not in bee.
Ny second is in a, but not in pay.
Ny third is in y, but not in Ben.
My fourth Is in y. but not in see.
My nth in Y, but no, In cry.
My whole is in something / know
we all like.
WM BAGWELI.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
wEATHEBsIAr REnAIus ON
THE JOE. MORE SNOW

Mr Wrttf'rmau and Herr Ground
Hog seem f1 Doc Operating very rIrtf.
iu their attempt t0 prove ths truth uf
their assertions that tIs people uf tnI.
vicinity would ne treated fs .Iy weeks
more ~ winter Yesterday trr usatus..
rnHn came across with s cold Isr..u.
wlni thHf made fHs people uIrs tu.f
They were several degrees nearer ODD.
North pplr ThIe kept gp during OBJ.
DAY and bate Iu trs evening fra m..sur.
started fu nIor. lHII.u. .E.rIl Hsl....
within few hours IHI. H.v.... y..
fnr but short Umt H. later bob f..
evening the mtrUur. HrH.r af#rf.H ..u.
49, ur hiIl climb and Hf au early bout.
this morning ferIaffr.T a. H..#
eighteen decree.
The Government weather report 300
dl'Aler IhHt SNOW VIII HrH.u
creasIur rIerE 900 tHt fsm...4I.... ....
Friday wItu lIgut variable Winds.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
FINANCIERS
ARE WORKING
CITY COMMISSION HOLDS IMPORT.
ANT MEETING LAST EVENING.
Committees Report on Investgations-
False Real Estate Returns
to he Taken

An interesting meeting Of the city
finance commission was held last night
AMI much progress was made towards
the liking Of the financial discrepancies
Tor the city following July J. \ report
wa rendered by the committee on H.
cenSe. personal property and corpor-
ationE These reports showed that
while the committee had not finished
their work. or were ready 10 make "A
conclusive estimate. progress has been
made.
" WAS suggested by Mr. PAUL. that
the prosecuting attorney and M. Hoard
81 Equalization take up the matter OF
tho false reported real estate each wear
ana by doing this there would BE- "a great
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

deal OF money acquired that had form
erly never been turned in lie said that
mere was q state penalty affixed for
this one thing In particular and that A
ten DER cent fine was allowed for col
lection OF this particular tax. lie said
mat the prosecuting attorney could
make the city lousy" with money
The commission decided last night
that the next meeting will not be held
until Wednesday evening. February IS,
the regular meeting next week being
postponed because Of a big meeting TO
be held in the Market Auditorium that
evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12
A BIG NIGHT
IL Promised All Members of whselins
Lodge d. p. o. L. Thursday
Evening at Club Rooms

Notices have ben sent out by the sec
rotary to all members Of Wheeling
lodge. y. y. o Elkg. Co attend the omen
house meeting 60 be held In the club
rooms Thursday evening. The enter
tninment COMMITTEES promises ali kinds
OF amusement and the most fasttdiouq
VIII T. well pleased. Speeches will be
made by a number 81 prominent mem
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

Railroads ~ the United States an
nually consume more than two mil
lion seven hundred thousand gallons
Of water for each mile Of line.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

.Tarm products cost more than they
used Co.
Yes REPLIED Mr. GornfUrseI WHOM
t farmer Ie supposed Co know the NpfIu.
zeal name 81 what he's raIain. avn the
geological name OF The insect that eats
~ and the chemical name OF what VIII
XVI o.. sunucbudys got 90 pay ~ WASH
InTfUu star
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

Two small boys looked on with amaze
ment as Pittsburgh Ordinance ofGicer
threw some defective scales into the
smaller one '''e
I guess some vessel - going TO weigh
Us anchor. confined his companion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

Australia has nearly three hun.
dred thousand acres OF untouched
forests
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-12

bers OF the lodge and other features OF
an entertaining nature have not been
overlooked. All are urged to be tres
emit as well as members OF sister LODGES
In this vicinity.
In addition to the big time that a.
promised. "a class Of candidates will lie
initAted INTO the mysteries Of the ord
er and the journey that they viii -.
promises TO be full % excitement Tbev
VIII be the strangers seeking a neyy
light, and they might And il
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-08-13

soldiers at Vhar stating the enemy field equip
ment In the flight toward Eschanitche.
LONDON, August ia Rome dispatch 5000
Russian Coacks ambuhed two Austrian regiments
completely annhaed them The location of this battle is not
given.
ST PETERSBURG August 13-A Russian force has taken
Sokal Austrian Gaica by assault nfng heavy casualties ON
the Austrian garrison according
LONDON August l3A News dispatch Paris states that
great battle along the entire front began Tuesday with 1000
guns action Their sound heard along front lsO miles long
BKUSSELS August l3It reported that German casual
ties the battle of Haen 1000 killed and wounded The
Belgans had only few dead
PARIS August 13-Le Petit Pasienne states 900 German
prisoners including cavalry and infantry taken to Poters
today
San FRANCISCO, Cal, August 13-The German cr,;sers
Leipzig and Nurnberg off Golden Gate stripped for action
DOVER, England August 13Heavy cannonadne has been
heard for an hour in the English channel today
nterna ationalN Ne servce.
STOCKHOLM August 13The Sweden Rigsdae todav voted
$13, 100000 for purposes of defense
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-08-13
ALLIES CAVALRY
CHECKCERMANS
IN REAR Of
L|ECE
eELolANs LOSE HEAVILY, BUT
WITH FRENCH REGAIN
LOST GROUND.
(By International News seryice.)

Nny AmtGrmAtnOna1 news Serv1ce.b
BRUSSELS, August 13.-The war
office admitted today that the Bel
gian cavalry suffered heavy losses in
the fighting at Tirlemont, but de-
clared the allied French and Belgian
infantry checked the advance of Ger
man forces. 1t is reported that heavy
fighting is going on today. \ The Ger
mans brought their artillery into play
with deadly effect on the advancing
forces of the allies. The Belgian
lancers, the finest cavalry in the
kingdom, who bore the brunt Of the
opening engagement at Tirlemont,
fought with great valor, charging the
Germans in the face of heavy fire
from machine guns. The government
has restored communication with
Liege by roundabout route. Today
it is stated that not only were the be-
sieged forts still holding out. but Bel
gian troops to the west of the city
had resumed the offensive and after
sharp struggle had driven the Ger
mans back, recapturing lost ground.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-08-13
LAST ACT IN WAR
DRAMA OF MEXICO
COUNTRY LEFT WITHOUT
HEAD OR ANY FORM OF
GOVERNMENT.
(By international News service.)

(By International News Service.)
MEXICO CITY, August 13.-Provi-
sional President Carbajal fed to Vera
Cruz today to seek the protection Of
United States troops.
Carbajal was accompanied by Jose
Marca Lujan, acting minister Of Co
bernacin, Eduardo Procial Castillo,
acting minister of Justice. Antonio
Escandon, acting minister of COM
merce and labor. Final action was
to adopt resolution declaring the
provisional government headed by
Carbaial at an end. In the meantime
the special train ordered for the party
of officials left the capital at 3:15.
The departure of the executive left
the central government of the repub-
lie without head.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1914-08-13
FOOD EXTORT|ON
CALLS FORTH
AN OFFICIAL
INQUIRY
PRESIDENT URGES ATTORNEY.
GENERAL TO SERVE NOTICE
ON COUNTRY.

(By International News Service.l
WASHINGTON, August l3.-The
following letter was sent to the attor-
ney-general by President Wilson this
morning: "The rapid and unwar-
ranted increases in the price of food
stuffs in this country upon the pre-
text that the condition existing in
Europe is so serious and vital a mat
ter that | take the liberty Of calling
your attention to it. would be very
much obliged if you would advise me
whether there is, under the existing
law, any action which the department
of justice could take either by way.
of investigation or legal process, what
federal legislation, If any, would in
your judgment, be justiiable or war
rantable in the circumstances. feel
this is a matter which we cannot let
pass by without trying TO serve our
country. Certainly the country ought
to be defended If possible against
men who would take advantage of
such circumstances to increase the
price of food and the difficulties Of
living"