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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

Every drop Of yonr blood can be cleansed
by that famous blood puriher, 3. 8. 8.
And If you have struggled with some pecu-
liar blood malady and would like TO know
more definitely why 8. s. s. cleansee all
your blood write to the medical depart
ment of The Swift Specific Co.. so Swift
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. You will learn why
! those impurities which break out In tho
skin are checked and converted by one
remarkable ingredient In S. s. s. You will
more readily understand Why those secre-
tions that attack the membranes to cause
eatarrh arc so prepared by the action OF
S. 8. s. that they nre readily eliminated.
host Of people who have been cured
Of rheumatism by q. 8. 8. have narveled
how this remarkable remedy searches out
the acids and Impurities, the germs and
deposits IN tia innermost recesses Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

body. 1t dlsfodHes and drives out these
impurities by a most penetrating ipdu-
ence. In like manner q long train Of pain
full, persistent and puzEling mnladies have
been completely overcome. And there are
blood sick people everywhere who will
profit greatly by knowing moro about the
wonderful action OF 8. s. 8. in the blood.
Those who have used destructive drugs
and are suffering the consequence In ruined
stomach and other misfortunes viii and
S. s. 9. a purely vegetable remedy and yet
most powerful and effective purifier.
Get bottle OF q. S. 9. today Of any
dealer In drugs. Don't accept anything
else. And Sc you would know better how
to quickly cure yourself at home write at
once to the medical adviser, The Swift
SPECIFIC Co., 90 Swift Bldg. Atlanta, Ca
1t win pay yea to do this today.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
: PRAYERS IN JAPAN
They Are offered In Response &
Presidcnt Wilson's Proclamation.

WASHINGTON. November 1l.-Pray-
ers for peace were offered In Japan in
response to President Wilson's peace
Sunday proclamation. last month. ac-
cording to letter to Red Cross head
quarters here from NJ. Togo, secretary
of the Japanese Red Cross.
A letter from Earon T. Oznwa, vice
president OF the Japanese Red Cross,
said detachments OF surgeons and
nurses have been sent to Russia,
France and England and quantities
OF hospital supplies to belgium and
SerVia- Two hospital ships have been
carrying aid to Japanese wounded
around kiauchau.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
RICHARD DOaHE FINED FOR
DISORDERLt' CONDUCT ON CAR
Dung Mum Convicted In Police Court
Of Interfering with Young
Women pussenRern.

Richard Doane. six feet four inches
and costs In tho Police Court on a
charge OF being drunk and disorderly
on a Broad and Main Street car, and
women passengers. The man pro-
tested that no knew nothing of the
circumstances of the case, but Detec-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
the marble

Hall in Washington. d. c., the marble
horne OF the y. S. D. A. r.
THE Virginia Daughters are proud
to be able to present so beautiful 4
flag of this beloved State TO their home.
and deeply appreciate your gracious
their patriotism Will ever prove their
loyalty to this flag.
Very sincerely,
"EDMONIA J.. MACpIS'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Reject Pinn to Buy Back Old Site.

No definite action was taken last
night by the congregation Of Grace
street Presbyterian Church on the pur-
chase OF a.sitc upon which to build a
new, structure. proposition to re-
purchase the present building, which
was sold several years ago, was re-
jected by the congregation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Petition in Bunkruptc,.

Logan Il. Lucas. telegrapler, OF
3l5 Fillmore Street. Petersburg, filed n
voluntary petition in bankruptcy yes
terday In the United States District
Court. His liabilities were listed at
$I4s.35. against which he has assets
valued at $40.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Death in Chesterfield.

JOhH It. BeIcher, aged Hfty-siI
years. widely known and respected
farmer Of Chesterfield. died last night
at his home In that county. near Ma
toacn- His health had been feeble for
some time. but his Illness was of only.
three days duration. He is survived
by his, wife and four children. one son
and three daughters. alI or Chesterfield
Deceased was q man OF high character.
and an active member OF Matoaca
Tr'De OF Red Men. The funeral will
take place from the residence 1T :.
O'Clock p. M. tomorrow. and tho In
terncnt will be in the family bury
ing ground
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

When she attempted to vocatc tho seat.
having noticed his condition, no at.
tempted to prevent her and otherwise
made himself Objectionable. He was
pointed out to Detective Bailey by soy
eral passengers on tile car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

'ive-Sergeant Bailey and some half
dozen other witnesses furnished tho
evidence which led to his conviction.
Doane was passenger Oh tho car
! Tuesday night, and Insisted upon sit
, ting with one OF tho young women
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
BANK ASSETS INCREASE
s75s,212.47 IN SIX Weeks
Condensed Statement Indicates
Steady Growth of Substan.
tial Character.
70 SETBACK BECAUSE OF WAR
Notwithstanding Business Upset,
Richmond Financial Institutions,
According TO Sworn Statements,
Have Made Steady Progress.

Total assets OF Richmond banks have
Increased s759,212.47 in the past two
months. according to official figures
complied yesterday BY w y. Shelton.
assistant cashier. of tho First National
Bank, from reports made by tho va
rioua banks to the Comptroller OF tho
Currency. At the time of the last call
from the comptroller for n statement
of the condition of banking institutions
ns OF the close OF business on Sep
TENDER L.. the total assets were re-
ported as $TS.12A.573.52. In response to
the call recently Issued for a state
ment of the condition of these same
institutions at tho close of business on
October 81. the total assets were re-
ported as s7S,SS3.7S5.99.
progress of the Richmond institutions
Is regarded as being peculiarly signlti-
cant at this time. the banks hareing
gone steadily on extending their loans
and discounts. and increasing the VOL
ume of their business Notwithstanding
the war and the reports from many
sections of upset business conditions.
In the period of little more than six
weeks between the two official state
mcuts, the total surplus. undivided
profits and reserve funds Increased
from sS.s19.39S.SO to ss,ol1 .609.57
Consolidating the statements Of tho
nineteen banking corporations in Rich-
mond gives the following result:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Suspicious Characters.

Patrolman MCGOWAN last night ar
rested James Burrell and Leonard
Scott as suspicious characters. suspect
ed of a felony. They will be arraigned
Ia the Police Court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

Tomorrow afternoon. IN the Second
Presbyterian Church, Mira. +. Calvin
Stewart. president OF the -Synodical
Union OF Virginia. Will deliver an adj
dress on the mission wor,, now be-
ing done By the women or tho South
crn Presbyterian Church The al.
dress Will DO OF interest to women OF
III denominations engaged In mission
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Per.onaI and Otherwise.

Miss Norma Fisher and Forrest
l'rocise. both of WILSON. Dinwiddie
county. were married yesterday at the
Methodist parsonage at Fords by the
Rev. G.. Z. Smith. Tho attendants
were, Miss Maggie Fisher. sister of
the bride, and Cameron Precise. broth
er Of the bridegroom. The couple
drove 20 Petersburg In an automobile
and went North on their bridal trip.
Last night, attlier home on Farmer
Street, Miss Olive Henshuw entertain
I'D in celebration OF her nineteenth
birthday. Many friends were present
as guests. Refreshments were serv-
ed. games played. and an enjoyable
social evening was spent.
The managers OF the Petersburg Fee
male Orphan Asylum lave decided
upon Saturday. November Il ,hc
annual tag day for the benefit OF the
orphans. The people always contri-
butte literally on thcse tag days.
The lecture by Miss Hattie Gresh-
am. of Richmotfd, delivered yesterday
afternoon under the auspices OF the
Teachers Club on FOLK Love- was
enjoyed By a large and cultured audi
cncc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

aCllnB on the llNer,- Kidneys ana DOWelS.
Obtain In sealed tubes with full direc-
lions.
John G. L. writes: 81 find my natural
strength and nervous system falling
me. do not recuperate as Of yore.
My food and rest seem not to benefit
| as they should. Am weak, Respondent
were assumed earlicr in life, while my
ambition for work and pleasure Is
slowly going"
Answer: I think a powerful, harm
less tonic and nervine medicine will re-
tuvenatc and restore the functions of
digestion. assimilation and elimination
by invigorattny th4 nervous system.
packed in scaled tubes, and take as
per directions accompanying.
Miss Bertie l.. asks What remedy
can You recommend to reduce obesity
safely? / want to reduce about thirty
pounds"
Answer: rely on hvc-g grain arboIone
tablets as being the most effective and
convenient treatment to reduce abnor-
scaled tubes with complete directions
After tho first few days a pound day
is not too much reduction,
Mrs. NJ. D. p. asks: do you think It
is possible for me to incrcase,my weight
from 90 pounds to about 135 pounds? 2"
Answer: Yes, believe that tho
regular use of n special tonic tablet
Viii do th ais, for You l, as Il has for thou.
thrse,graln. hypo-nuclane tablets in
sealed package with full dlrectlons
Take them for several months to get
the full benefit. Observation-Disclosures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
1keDocroR,s
v'LHDv1cEA
Dr. Zewzs BaHe4 *

The questions answered below are
general in character. the symptoms or
diseases are given and the answers will
apply in any case OF similar nature.
may address DR.. Lewis Baker. College
Bldg, College Ellwood SITS, Dayton, O..
ENCLOSING self-addressed stamped en-
vclopc for reply. Full name and ad-
dress must be given. but only Initials
or fictitious name will BIO used iii my
answers. The prescriptions can be-
filled at any wcll-stocked drug store.
Any druggist can order OF Wholesaler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
prono.nl. FOR Paving.

rhe city is asking for proposals for
u large amount of street paving, some
with cersoted wood block and some
With granite block Proposals will be
opened on November 80.
Good Church Report.
At an adjourned session of the fourth,
quarterly conference OF tile New Me-
mortal Methodist Episcopal Church
night before last. good reports OF the
work Of the church during the con-
ference year. now closing were made.
All assessments and obligations were
met, and the church VIII begin the
new year with clean sheet. During
the year the sum of S2.76S WAS raised
for the building fund. and s5.32S for
all purposes. There were ninety fvo
additions to tho membership Of the
church during the year. Every AIctho-
dist church In Petersburg carries n
good report to conference
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
FIRE IN PETERSBURG
IS CAUSED BY Sparks
Flames, Which at Ono Time Appear
Threatening, Destroy Mold
Ing Shed.
PAVING PROPOSALS
City Preparing to DO Large Amount
OF Street Improvement--Good He
port Made at Conference OF New
Memorial Church.
Especial to rhe rtmes-pispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
PETERSBURG. VA. November IL
Fire last night destroyed the molding
shed In the rear OF and attached to tho
.Appomattox Iron, Works. on Old
street. The rro is supposed to have
caught from sparks, and though
threatening ut one time, was confined
70 the shed and Its contents. The loss
was therefore small.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

acting on the liver. kidneys and bowels.
Obtain in sealed tubes with full direc-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
Aged Sister of st. Joseph Dies
in St. Mary's Hospital after
Six Months Illness.

After lingering illness of six
months Sister Mary Charles, formerly
Miss Mari Shortall, Of brooklyn, N.
Y, passed away at 6:45 o'clock Fri
day evening at st. Mary's Hospital.
Miss Shortall was born at Brook
lyn, in 1847. She took the veil as a
sister Of st. Joseph at Wheeling In
1864 at the age of seventeen years.
Since that tine Sister Charles as she
has been known since entering the
sisterhood taught school in number
of cities in the state and the last
places where she had charge of
schools were Charleston, Grafton, and
Wheeling.
Two years ago Sister Mary
Charles came to this city and had
been at st. Mary's Hospital ever
since. She is survived by a sister.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Mcconnell, of Brooklyn,
n. Y, and an uncle, John L. Shortall.
of Chicago.
The body accompanied by Mother
Superior Dolores and several local
sisters was taken to Wheeling this
morning. Funeral services will be
held at st. Joseph's cathedral there
Monday morning and the burial will
be in the Mt. Calvary cemetery.
While Sister Mary Charles had
never taught in this city or taken any
active part in the work at the hospital
she had made many friends who were
panied to hear of her death.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
Greatest Event
in Wonlan's life

An human experience looks back to
motherhood as the wonder OF wonders.
Tho patience, the fortitude. the sublime
faith during the period of expectancy arc
second only to the mother love bestowed
upon the most helpless but most Inarvel-
Gus creation-a baby.
i Women are quick to learn from eacf,
other those helpful agencies that aid to
comfort that conserve their nervous
energy and yet arc perfectly safe to use
and among those they recommend
s1Gothers Friend"
L u entirely an external application
Resigned to Intricate the broad, nat
snnsplss and skin that protect the
abdomen It has been In favorable use
for nearly half o century and is known
10 tiothers. In. almost every settled COM
munity In the United States who highly
recommend It. You will find It on salo
IN drug stores. Mothers Friend" Is
utterly harmless. contains no deadening
drugs end yet It's influence in the skin
and muscles beneath as also upon tho
network Of nerves beneath the skin Is
very beneficial. very soothing and q
wonderful help. Tho muscles expand
naturally and are not subjected to unnec-
eegAry surface strain and pain,
Get q bottle OF Mothers Friend" to-
day at any drug store and write to US
for our Instructive little book to mothers.
Address Bradheld REGULATOR Co, Alb
4amay Bidcy Atlanta, Go
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
FALL STYLE NUMBER
SOON TO BE ISSUED

drens APPAREL will receive special at
tendon. An interesting article. illus
trated with actual photographs. on
What Fashion DEGREES for Smart
Women This Autumn" will be contrib
uted by Grace Van Braam Gray. who
is regular contributor to New York
and Philadelphia newspapers. Another
illustrated article of especial interest
to young girls will be. "Salamander
Gowns For Young Girls" by Janet
lumbar, who plays the role Of Dore,
m the dramatization Of Owen John
Mems and boys apparel will NOT ha
neglected and much space will be de-
voted to these lines.
This big edition will be the opening
gun in the campaign of Clarksbure's
progressive merchants and every one
will be represented. wv
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
BLOOD POISON
Makes the Condition Of Father
Schoenen, Bittel;by a Dog,

FAIRMoNT. Aug. %. Father p. J.
Schooner. who was badly bitten BY a
bull dog several days ago, has since
been In very serious condition and
at one time 1t was feared he might
,succumb to his injuries.
Despite all precautions taken at the
time of the accident when the wound
was cauterized and the torn flesh cut
away from the wound. blood poison
ing developed and for q time grave
results were feared. However. he Is
now improving and 1t is thought he
will recover rapidly. Father Schoe-
men has suffered excruciatingly from
the wounds.
The accident occurred when he at
tempted to part two bull dogs that
were fighting and one dog jumped on
Father Schooner and inflicted sever.
al bites.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
! HELPLESS AS baby
Down in Mind Unable 10 Work.
and What Helped Her.

Summit Point, w. Va.-Mrs. Anna
Belle Emey, of this place, says: 81 suf-
Tered for Is years with an awful pain in
my right side, caused from womanly
trouble, and doctored lots for ii, but with.
out success. ! suffered so very much,
that became down in. mind, and as help
less as q baby. was in the worst kind
OF shape. Was unable to do any work.
I began taking Cardui, the womar's
ionic, and got relief from the very first
dose. > BY the time I had taken IL bot
Ties, my health was completely restored.
! am now 48 years years old, but feel as
good as l did when only Is.
Cardii certainly saved me from losing
my mind, and feel it my duty to speak
In its favor. l wish had some power
over poor, suffering women, and could
make them know the good It would do
then."
Ifyou suffer from any Of the ailments
peculiar to women, it will certainly be
worth your while to give Cardui a trial.
Il has been helping weak women for
more than so years, and will help you,
100.
Try cardui. Your druggist sells ii. !.
W,a. e: Chattanooga Medicine Co, Ladies'
kdusory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn, for S1teisl
knrkefiess on your case and 64-paze book. "Eoms
veatment for Women" In plain wrapper. NC ll
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
BURGLARS
Enter the Store Of Anthony
Harry and Get Good Sized
Amount of Loot.

Police are today searching for
burglars, who entered the store OF
anthony Harry on East Pike street
Thursday night. and got away WITH
several dollars worth of goods. The
police have clue to the yai!ty par
ties and hope to nave Their, IN the
tolls OF the law before nightfal,
The articles stolen were seven
boxes of cigars, fifteen cases Of ciga-
rets. four dozen pair of hose and i've
dozen shirts.
The miscreants gained entrance by
a window, which was not securely
fastened.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
GERMAN GRUELIIEs
In the. European War Are De-
MED by the German Am
bassador in New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s-Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador
to this country who returned here
from Washington last nigh. issued a
statement today in which he denied
stories Of German cruelties and de-
clared that Zeppelin airships had at
tackled nothing but fortifications. The
count said that he had received no
confirmation from his government OF
the destruction Of German cruisers in
the North sea by the British fleet but
assumed the newspaper accounts
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
PERSONALS

6 Flaherty Kearns, OF Cumberland, Is
spending several days in the city look
ing after business interests.
Rock Bell, Of Bradford, Pa, is spend.
Ing several days in the city loolline
after business matters.
M. ]. Lynch spent Saturday at Graf.
ton looking after business matters.
Former City Policeman George Howe
now residing in Barbour county
where he is engaged at farming, is II
the city to attend the big fair mex,
weak. =; - 80.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
DAYTON CASE
in the House Of Representatives
is Expected to Be Actea
On at An Early Date.
l.,.elAL 70 "a. rrl..eaA.l-

WASHINGTON, D. G., Aug. 2s.-
With the appointment by Chairman
Edwin. Y. Webb Of a subcommittee to
review and summarize the testimony
taken in connection with the resolu-
ton Of Congressman Nicely for an in
vestigation Of the judicial conduct OF
Judge Aston G. Dayton, the case is
expected to reach point where ac-
ton OF some kind will be taken very
soon. The subcommittee consists OF
Representatives H. Garland Dupre, OF
Louisiana, Democrat; John ]. Mitch
ell, OF Massachusetts,, Democrat, and
Henry G. Danforth, Of New York. a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
That Popular and Useful Mum.
Der of the Daily Telegram
on September 10.

The Fall style Number" of the
Daily Telegram will be issued Thurs,
day, September 10.
This magnificent number will be
profusely illustrated by the greatest
fashio nartists and will be filed with
interesting articles on fall and winter
styles by leading fashion authorities
Every whim of dame fashion will be
pictured and described.
Women's suits, gowns. capes, coats
skirts. furs and hats as will be worn
in the big fashion centers and in
Clarksburg this fall and winter will
be shown by pictures and words. Chill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
NJ REYNOLDS
And Gregory Are Confirmed by
the Senate of the United
States.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The Sem
ate today confirmed the nomination of
Attorney General McReynolds to be
an associate justice Of the supreme
court. Senators said the vote was
very decidedly" in favor of the con-
flrmation. The. Senate also confirmed
without roll call the nomination Of
Thomas W. Gregory to be attorney gen
eral. The vote on the McReynolds con-
firmation was A to 6. The principal
speech in opposition to him was made
by Senator Norris, of Nebrsska
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
SIMPSON RESIGNS.

j. W. Simpson has resigned as gem
eral shipping clerk In the office OF the
Consolidation Coal Company here to
locate In Minneapolis. to. which city
he will go the first Of the week.
His family has been there all summer:
The company as we'll as the commun-
ity generally regrets his departure.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
WESTON BOY
Dies in Local Hospital After a Short
Illness.

John Thompson, aged eight years.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Thompson,
OF Weston, passed away at 8 o'clock
Friday evening in local hospital after
suffering several weeks from an In
fected eye which finally affected his
brain. causing his death. The body
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Thomp-
son was taken to Weston Saturday
morning and the funeral services VIII
be held there Sunday,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
GERMANS. ON ALLIES
LIKE PEAS EMPTIED

LONDON. Aug. They were ON
US like peas emptied from a sack. .
This was the phrase used by a British
ofiicer. who arrived at Folkestone from
the front in describing the overwhelm-
ing force OF the German attack in the
recent fighting. Further, he refused
to discuss the battle.
We have been pledged" he said,
mot to recount even our personal ex-
periences to our own friends until
fourteen days have elapsed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
AMERICANS ARRIVE
In New York from European
Countries to the Number of
5000 or More.
tRY A1oociArEp PREsq,

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.-Three thous-
and or more Americans reached New
York today from England aboard the
White Star liners, Olympic and Adriat-
ic, the latter reaching port with an
armament OF four six-inch rifles. The
Adriatic brought 1852 passengers, the
Olympic LIZ. Nearly all were Amer
leans and hundreds made the voyage
as steerage passengers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
sMALLER Pan.

The Consolidation and other coal
companies paid their employees satur-
day for work done the first two weeks
OF August. The pay was smaller than
usual owing to the general bad bust
ness conditions. The Consolidation, q
pay amounted to only $50 900.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-08-29
FORT THROWS SHELLS
AT A SMALL PARTY
tnYAsseelArrp earlt,

Ts1NG-TAU, K1Ao-cHow, Aug. 20.
One Of the forts threw shell
across the entrance Of the bay yester
day afternoon at small party Of
Japanese or Chinese that had landed
on Cape Jaeschke. The landing party
departed Immediately. Its mission was
not known.