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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-20
ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Jury Decides In Favor of Thomas u
Davis. Who shot 3. ID.
whittrn,
Especial TO rhe iTmes-Dispatch. !

AMHERST, VA, July la.-Thomas r.
Davis. who was tried in the Circuit
Court here on the charge OF numbering
\. j. Written. p neiEhbor. May
81. was acquitted this morning, his
plea having been that of self-defense.
The jury had been locked up for the
night, and this morning. when court re-
assembled, IT Was ready with the ver-
dict
The shooting occurred near Davis's
home. near the Forks OF Buffalo. u tier
the TWO men had had some difficulty.
Davis claimed he shot Written when
The latter was approa chinc him in a
threatening manner, believing he had
To shoot to protect his own life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-20
NEW ENGINEER COMPANIES
VIII BE Organized Rt Wilmington and
Charlotte, North Caro-
lima.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. |

TSntCIaI 10 The Times -Dispatch.
RALEltH. y. G., July 19.-Dr.
Joseph Hyde Pratt. lieutenant-c colonel
or engineers, North Carolina National
Guard, went TO Wilmington this after
noon under directions OF Adjutant-
General b. $. Register. to organize an
cnsineer company OF the guard there.
Dr. Pratt will go TO Charlotte on a
similar mission. The Wilmington and
Charlotte companies will be all that
the State now is authorized by the
war Department to organize
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-20
IN AND our of rows.

Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. Caskie Cabell.
Is now the guest OF Colonel and Mrs,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-20
WOULD SUCCEED HAY
Judge T. W. Harrison. OF Winchester
Formally Announces Cum
dIducy.
I SpeciaI,o The Timcs-Dis,

iSpccia 20 The Times Dispatch.
HARRlSDNRUEG. VA, Iuly Ia
While in llarrisonburc to-day Judge
7. w Harrison. Of Winchester, an
uounced his candidacy for Congress 10
succeed James Hay. He will resign
his judGcship as soon possible. His
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-20
To-day

IMPORTED Japanese Crepe
kimonos, embroidered in
flowers in white and pastel
colorings. Shown in rose,
pink, light blue and laven-
der Gas illustrated). Regu-
lariy $500. Special, S1.59.
Special.-kimonos of Ser
pentine Crepe, in loose
flowing model, with large
shawl collar and turnback
cuffs. Hand embroidered
sprays and hand-scalloped
edges. Regularly $500.
Special, S1.45.
A Very Dainty Negligee, in
Crepe de Chine, is shirred
at the waist line on elastic.
band. Shown in rose,
Copen, pink and light blue.
with white hemstitched;
collar and cuffs. Only
5000.
Another Crepe de Chine
model is made Empire
style and finished with a
fischu of point d'esprit. In
very delicate colors maize,
Nile, rose and pale blue
$6.9S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-20
international Bible Students Associatio,
Norfolk. Va. July .2-30. 1915.
H3.+5-Rouna Trip-$3.4S.

VIZ NoriOtk auu "cHtern Railway.
Tickets will be sold at above rate m
July 20. 81 and 10. good for return
passage until August g. 1916 Tick cts
good on all regular trains. and open
to the public.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Greatest Telescope in
 World. Now Building. to
 Weigh Above 500 Tons

Several years ago the Canadian gov ernment decided that it wanted the largest telescope in the world. to be set up in the clear air of Vancouver for photographing thousands of stars that had never been photographed be fore-stars almost inconceiyably dis tant. Light travels at the rate of about 1S6.0o0 miles second; yet some of the starlight to be shared by the Vancouver instrument has been speeding through space for perhaps . million years since it left home. says a writer in the American Magazine.
 Of course the job was given to Bra shear. A gigantic parabolic mirror the largest ever made in one piece was cast in France. It weighed in the rough 496S pounds and was 73 inches in diameter. Nearly 400 pounds of glass had been taken from that lens when I SAW 1t in Doctor Brashear's shop. where it is kept in an under ground chamber, protected from all air currents. When it is completed and mounted, the telescope will weigi more than 800 tons.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
An Individual Lifeboat.

"Carry your own lifehoat,' is tn motto of an Italian inventor, c. Pi perno, who has visited England with what is probably the most ambitious lifesaving appliance on record.
 When not in use the apparatus is packed into what looks like a mans suitcase, measuring 24 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches. and weighing % pounds When disaster is imminent the passenger brings the suitcase on deck. breaks the seal, and the apPa- ratus opens out and becomes q small boat.
 If it is necessary to abandon the ship. the passenger steps into his pri- vate boat. closes the outer cover and launches his craft by hurting himself overheard. Then, according to Mir Piperno. the apparatus rights itself in the water. the top cover is thrown open, and the occupant finds himself sitting in an absolutely unsinkable ship.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Bison,s Revenge.

An cid Indian named Neyharper. who lived iH that part of Oklahoma that used to be called the Indian Ter ritory, used ta teil his white friends this story of tlfe strange but terrible revenge thas bison once took on the hunter who had wounded it in the chase:
 "When I was T boy most of our food was brought in ny the buffalo hunters. Killing these large beasts w0s hard and danger us work, but it was very exciting. once fine hunters went out after herd, each r.aing his best pony. One. who had attacked a large bull, failed to ssgise vital part with his arrows. and pursued the beast across the prairie.
 Suddenly in the mad race hunter and prey came to buffalo path that had been washed down by the heavy rains till it was TWO or three feet deep The horse stumbled, threw the man into the ditch, and then dashed off leaving him helpless. The buffalo saw the accident turned, and tried desperately to gore the hunter But the ditch was too narrow, and so the buffalo reached down and with it's long tongue began 10 lick the mans bare back. Every stroke of that rough tongue tore the skin and flesh pain fully. The Indian could only bear it. for if he tried to escape he would meet death at the horns of the en- ragged beast. Before his companions found him and killed the buffalo, 1t had licked the flesh from his back down to the bone. and the poor man bore the scars If that terrible revenge 10 his graxe.-YWth.s Companion.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
LIKE PIECE OF FARMLAND
Remarkable Cave That Was Diseos- cred by Merest Accident in a
 Mine in Arizona.

A blast in the Shatuek mine in Arizona, set fer the purpose of bring ing down ore. was responsible for the discovery of a remarkable cavern. now known as Shattuck cave, which has yielded unusual mineral specimens, some of the finest of which have re- gently been added to the collection at the Michigan College of Mines. When the miner who had been working in that part of tae 3eo-foot level returned with the night shift he found q great opening that reacher far,her thaa his light could penetrate. Lo0&lnE up- ward. he could see tiny lights alashlnE and, in the belief that they were staIs, he ran hack to the shaft and declared that he had blasted a hole clear through to the surface. Qa IaYestI- gatiug. the mine official found ihat lhe blast had opened great circular cav ern 345 feet in diameter and I55 feet high, which seemed like a piece of fairylaad On the roof myriads ef erts- tals reelected the lights of the miners lamps. He walls, the roof and the floor were covered with great clusters of crystals. and near the center of the cavern mass of stalactites. 40 feet long, hung from the ceiling like q great chandelier. For the m0st part the crystals were pure whife. hnt in places where the Altering waters had contained iron and copper, great trans t1ranf Nfs41aefffaS and AfsIIHHfnft4sS some ruhY-red. others clenr emerald green er azure blue, added to the beau ty of the scene.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
MARRIED MAYS MANY DUTIES
Some Things It Would Be We'll for the Youth Who Is Contemplating
 hlatrimohy to Consider.

In an article entitled "uow I Made a Good Husband of My Saa, the writer laxs down some raies for course of domestic trainiHs laf haeae- lorS who are thinking of being mar ried, the Womans Home Companion states.
 Besides heating the house. he says, "a man should have a thorough fheo- retical aud Il simple practical NHewl- edge of plumbing, so he can be beyond the mercy of an ignorant CT dishonest plumber. The upkeep of all the furni- ture is your province; you should be able to replace q caster automatically, or in your sleep put on the pull of a bureau drawer.
 "Of course he will not call in a painter when floors or woodwork need painting or a man to replace panes of glass or put up shelves, er any of the smaller tinkering around the house, any more than his wife should hire a woman to darn the stockings or do the small mending.
 "One of the most important duties is to see that each window and door is perfectly screened. He should keep all the shades in proper order and see that the windows work easily and smoothly, also keep the locks of all the doors in perfect arder. He should have general knowledge of build ing materials. so he will he able to advise his carpenter. Naturally. too, he will keep the knives in pro- con dition, and no young man should wait until he is laarled 10 learn To carve"
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Restless Rich Women Could Find Contentment in Helping Others
By LAURA JEAN LIBBY

the other, who cannot endure noun. tain scenery. is af the seashore.
 Few of the restless rich women set any tasks for themselves. Once in a while one hears of an Anne Morgan who is an exception to the rule. who sees to fl that many a struggling work ing girl. too poor to afford a vacation, gets a few weeks outing at her ex- penSe before planning where she will go herself. Ii was she who started the cult among the rich of making the lives of the working class happier, more worth the living. Some few fol- lowed in Anne Morgans footsteps The majority, soon wearied of making personal efforts 10 bring joy into lone ly lives, eontenting themselves by sending a check when it was impossi- ble to evade 1t. to be used or not used fer the purpose designated, it did not matter much to them. IL was there fore left with the few to carry on the good work.
 There would be less restIessness among rich women and more content ed hearts if each one would sci an al- lotted task for herself of bringing joy to at least one poor, deserving house hold, finding employment for q brave lad who could hot find employment be cause of lack of influence. or keeping sick mother whose starving brood, clung to her skirts. to tide oyer the cruel weeks of Illness in her own home without having to break # up. her children placed in institutions 10 be gathered together again about her knee; perhaps never
 Restlessness would soon vanish If women would but make themselves IS useful as ornamental in this great busy workadav world To each one is given an allotted task. Those who shiFk will be held accountable later on.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18

nings week at his different clubs. en- tertainiHg his coterie of congenial friends on his yacht or motoring trips for weeks at a time, she makes no demur. They are both in the mad pur- suit of pleasure. if it takes them by different routes.
 Whose fault is it7 Even children do not bind them to the four walls of home The boys are sent at an early age to preparatory schools and then to college. and girls likewise Even their vacations they elect to spend with their girl or boy chums, explain ing: Why should we go home-fa- ther or mother is never there. One is in the mountains for the summer
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
MAIIscLnsr FOE

Boston, 7.o3. l0.l0a m, l2.45, 343, 5i0, 745
 p. IL, Danielson 9 10 am, . 70, [ .45 p. III. Hartford, TAO, l0 10 a. m., Blu, 5.40 745 ? m, New York, s.l0. 10 10 a m. 10 5.40, .45 pm. New Haven, g.i0. l0.l0 a. m., 5,l0, 7.45 P. Ill. Norwich, BIO, l0.l0 a. m., 5.40, 7.45 D. III. Wilimanlic, 10. 10 a. m., $40. 7.i5 ?. m. West and Southern States, 713, y.l0, q. p., 3.l0, $40. 745 r. m. Worcester and New London, North, Way
 Stations, 7.n3 a. m. 40 ?. m. Worcester and New London, South, Way
 Stations, 9.l0 a. m., 5.40 D. m. Boston and Hartford, East Way Stations, 10 a.. ID. Boston and Hartford West, Way Stations, 54o D. Boston and Pough., East, Way stations, s.48 ni. Boston and Peagh., West Way Stations loio a. nl. Boston, Providence and New York East, Way
 Stations. l9 % a.. -n. Woodstoeks. South, North, East, 7.t9 6. u., $40 p. m. Pomrei. 40 2. m., 5 70 D. rn. Woodstock Valley, Westiofa aud Easiiofd l 50 a. Nixhts for al polnts 7.45 ?. m, Sunday Ter ai oiHt. 20 9. m.
 ALEXANDER GILMAN. Postmaster
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
ntss ...- of Msnotlsm.

Another name for ueplt.stl is '.Pulls It puts taa Haht man in tue wrong place, where ie ean wreck enterprises. II also diseourag-s other young men because they see flat rival has an opportunity merely because of rela- tionship. not because of merit. This evil is particularly strong in old en. terprises that ruu through the second and third generations. A man starts a concern. hands it down 10 two or three sons who vary in ability, and by the time their sons have got good positions all the way through the con cern it is well fixed on the high rcad 10 ruin. Almost any person of wide observation can name q few examples in point.-Engineerin Magazine.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
For Outdoor Wear.

Washable satin skirts are pret- tily finished by belts and folds of colered corduroy.
 Some of the quiet, prim-look- ing little dress bodices are al- most ehildIike in simplicity.
 Among leather handbags fa- vored eolers are brown, blue, green. amethyst, gray and pur- pie.
 A well-cut. very simple suit of navy serge is given undeniabie smarfness by white braid bind- ings.
 The military belt is fashion ably made of suede. with strap pings of black patent leather and small buckle. Some of the prettiest sports suits have coats of gray silk stockinet. trimmed with the same material as the slsirt-stFiped Japanese crepe, heavy weight
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Republican Caucus

The Republican electors of the town of Woodstock are requested 10 meet in caucus in lyeeum hall, West Wood stock, Thursday, August 24th, 1916 at two o'clock D. m, for the purpose of electing delegates to the Republican Stnte Convention to be held in New Haven, September 5lh and 5th, 1916, for the nomination of candidates for presidential electors, state officers and senator in congress Also for the pur- pose Of eleeting delegates 10 tbe Re- publican Congressional, Senatorial and Probate Conventions.
 By order of The Town Committee,
 E. k. Ritch, Chairman
 Dated at Woodstock, Conn.,, August IA, 1916.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Llttle to Be Thankful For.

Miss Joy required the various mem bers of her sunday-sehcol class to tell her the things for which they were thankful. Mabel gave thanks for blue eyes, Dorothy for her wavy hair. Poor little Bill, freckle-faced and red of tresses, sighed when 1t eame his turn. Teacher. don't know for what to be thankful. Seems to me God purty nigh ruint my looks."
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
nnnuhIIcan GauCuS

The Republican electors of tbe town of Eastf0rd, are requested to meet In caucus at the Congregational chapel in Easifofd, fhufsday, Ans,-sl 24th, 1916, at eight o'clock iB Che evening, for The purpose Of eleeliug delegates io the Republican State Convention 10 0e held at New Haven, 1 plepibef 9th and 0lb. t9i8. foi the nomination. or candidates for presidential electors, state officers, aad senrtpf ia e0uefesB. 4 Also for the purpose cf elfettDg dele- gates Go the Republican Congressional, and senatorial conventions. Also to nominate candidate for judge ol pro bate for the town Of EastfOfd
 By order of the Town Committee,
 Arthur M. keilh Chairman.
 Dated at Easiford, August, ls, 1916.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Even Germs Obey Laws of Gravity

The influence of gravity upon hac- teria in the air may be observed in various ways. in addition to its action within q limited area like sewer or a room. Aiquel found in some in vestlgations in Paris that whereas on the Rue de Rivoli 750 germs were present in a cubic meter yet at the summit of the Pantheon only 2S were found in the same quantity Of air.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Peculiar Maine liahthouge.

Far off the coast of Maine is jagged ledge of rock. known as Saddlebaek is land, on which the only means of land ing Is by a derrick to which sort of chair is attached. A lighthouse is main tained on this ledge, managed by a keeper and two assistants with ten men on duty at all times.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18

n l-trlct Of Putnam .s Probate Court tJ August 10th, 4. D., IpiG
 Estate uf AHFeiine r.. Cbclar. late 6f Put 10 said dist ief, deceased.
 Upon the application oi Eibert Chellar Maftin, Executof therein named, praying thai All iHsigti meBt in writing inrpertiBg to be the last viii and testament .nf sad Aneeiiue l.. ChnliAf, deceased may be proved, al proved. allowed and admitted to probate
 Ordered, that said application be heard aud de- termined at the Probate Otfee in Putnam ln said district, on the S9ih day of August. Al, D., 1916 at II o'clock in the forenoon and that public u0flee be givtn ef the peI4deHcy of said sppicaii0n and ibe time and place ai bear Ing thereon, ps puuiishipg copy Of this order once iu newspaper pubiirled ii iIItnaias and by posting a copy thereof on the public eisn- post 10 tie Town sf Putnam. nearest where the deceased last dNeli. and by deposltink in post- office postage paid. a marked copy of said newspaper containing saidgBJtice addressed to each of the heirs at law.
 CLARENCE Ii. CHILD, Acting Jadge
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
nAIlsnpEN rHnnI

Boston. New infk, Hartford and al poiu
 north, cast, south and wc,i al 8.30 a. h. Boston. s.s0 ltii s, la.i 3.io r. III. 90 P. m Daniols9r, s-'.1 ii la.. 3.i5, 1.00 ?. m. Norwich. 8.t5 l a. m., 5 0. B.30 p. III. Hartford. so, a. ui., 1 %, l.24 F. III. New York s,s8, ii. m flo, T.20 I. nj. Worcester s.49 a. h.. 3 2j c 30 P. iii, W cbster, 8.3a <. m., BPS, 0.30 p nj, Wnimaulir 90, H a. m., 70 ?. Ii.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18

placed in. To have so much money that her every wish may be erat- flied is d doubt full b1es sfng gto many u woman. Many a wife of wealth dees not know what q hap py n Q ID | If 6 means.
 The majority of rich women spend their time as they like and make no complaint If their husbands do like wise. If he tS sal iSf1ed to s D . n i 
 three CT four eve
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
IIse for old Manazines

Magazines are often thrown away because of the rapidity with which they accumulate. Since most readers care to save only certain articles. a good plan is to tear the magazines ar art. removing the desired articles al4d binding them in a separate vol tune. If this is carefully and sys- tematieally done. and an index pre- pared. the volume will be of value and interest.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Republican Caucus

The Republican electors of the town of Pomfret are requested to meet in caucus in iewn House, Thursday, August 24, 1916, al ? o'clock ?. m, for the purpose of electing delegates to the Republican Stale Convention to b. held in New Haven, September bth and 9th. l9le, for the nomination Of canG d tes for Presto e { al Electors Stale Ofli aefs and Senator in Congress.
 Also tuf the purpose of eieeting de- legutes To the Republican Congress iona and Probate Conventions, and to do my other business proper to be done al said caucus.
 By order ut the Town Committee,
 |. |. WRIGHT, Chairman
 Dated nt pomtret, Conn, August Il, 1916.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Cure for RestIessness.

Medical men now cure restlessness. apprehension and nerves by pre-
 scribing baths. exercise and the correc- ton of bad habits. They relieve anx- iety and mJeeid fears and correct nerv- ous irregularities of the heart and cir culation by course of deep breathing.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Have to Be Careful.

sHas woman a sense of humorF' asked the matter of fact man "Oh, yes" replied Miss Cayenne. But she has to curb il. If women laughed at everything they saw that's funny they would spoil efforts 10 propose by some really nice men.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
His Opinion.

Do you think the average girl will accept a man as soon as he proposes :"
 As soon as he proposes? Great Scott. man, she'll accept him as soon as he begins to propose"
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Appropriate.
aNhat

W nat IS tile name Of your d0g7"
 |" Macbeth ''
 That's a euri- ous name for a dog
 He howls a great deal a t night. l got the idea from that quotation Mac beth does murder sleep"
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
SuhordInated Eao.

Are you afraid Of war;" sneered the aggressive citizen. No" replied the cautious person. But don't think it's up to me to try to subject a whol lot of people to wars inconyeni- ences just to show that I'm not afraid of it."
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Get Rid of the Flies.

Flies are a menace to health as well as an extreme annoyance. They thrive and prefagate themselves in filth. Therefore. clean up every place about fhe premises. especially manure piles, that might furnish q breeding spot.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Brilliant Success.

"Was the charity ball a success ?"
 q should say so. The debutantes had about ten thousand dollars worth of fun and two hundred dollars was raised for the poor"
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Republican Caucus

The Republican electors Of the town ot Thompson are requested ta meet in caucus in The Town Hall, Thursday, August 24, lale, at 2 u'eoek, p. m., for the purpose Of elecliug delegates to the Republican Slate Convention to be held in New Haven, September 9th aud 6th, l9le, for the nomination Of candidates for Presidential Electors, State Officers and Senator in Congress. Also for the purpose of eleeting de- 'cgates To the Republican Congfession- M md Senatorial Conventions, and candidate for Judge oi Probate for tiis- lrict of Thompson
 By order ol the Town Committee,
 Marcus A . Covell,
 William N Butes,
 Charles j Johnson,
 Com mittee Dated at Thompson, Conn., August IA, lgl6
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
A Few Smiles.
The Execution.

Ability to make friends easily is a great help to a man who is running for office
 That depends on the office he's after"
 "Yes?"
 "The presidential nomination seems to fight shy of man who's good mixer
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Collections
lram the saeet I.eLlel naxes
Tlmc cal9s oa boxes ale now obsolcle
MAINLAND ELM STREET i4ox
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.

Rural CHaits leave daiy Sundays and Holidays exccptpdl at s lOa n., return at 3.l0 D. m. Rural carriers arc prohibited from calying outside the msni. any mailable ter.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
We;ohina Molasses.

When weighing molasses for cook ing purposes. flour the scale well and the naoiasses vii. run of quite easily without leaving any stickiness behind.
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
A Real Friend.

Dodge volunteered to lend me some money"
 Did you take it?'
 No. That sort of friendship is too good to lose7
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
When Cleaning WIndoygs.

Use strong soda water with plenty of soap for cleaning windows. Rinse freely Finish Of with a succession of warm. dry cloths
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
4 FIloi1t Every Day.

DO. you mink Pauice will marry that young aEiatorf"
 Can't say. However. she seems much taken up wIth him.n
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
There's never a heart. howe'er downcast
 However dreary and lone. But hath some memory of the past
 To love and call it's own.

Not to know eontentment is one of the saddest plights a woman can be
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Painful Discovery.

"I've just been studying one of those tests { o prove whether or not a person is Predetermined.
 You look dis turbed.
 "Nhy shouldn't { I be, when accord ing to that chart I've been q moron all my life and didn't know it P
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18

"Way there isn't q hair-dressine parlor in thirty miles of their camp"
Putnam patriot., 1916-08-18
Rouahinq t.

''Those young women are evident " taking their military training seri- ously." No dous of that"