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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
FORTUNE TELLER TRIES
TO FLlMFlAM VISITOR
Police Compel Her to Give Back
Money Given Her to Keep
for Him.

One visitor to the Virginia State Fair
Yesterday returned home last night Il
sadder. but much wiser man. for his
visit to the grounds came nearly cost
ing him something like $40. He
sauntered up to one Of the fortune tell
ing booths and stated to the propric-
tor that he wished to have his fortune
told. He Is said to have given tho
woman who told his fortune about $50
TO keep for him. After he had found
out just what his future would be he
inquired FOR his money and found out
that he was something like SIS shy.
Mr.. Visitor Immediately rushed TO
police headquarters to report the mat
ter to the police and ascertain what
steps he must ,ake to recover the re-
mainder of his money. The fortune
teller in the meantime had followed him
and when she found out where he was
going Immediately returned to her
tent end proceeded to produce the rest
or the money and to have it ready
wnen her victim returned.
One OF the police officers accompanied
the man back to the fortune tellcr's
tent and after few words turned the
money over to the visitor without any
further trouble.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
CAROLINA MEN TO MEET
Former Students mt Chapel Hill Gather
on University Dny for Informnl
DiNCusaion.

All alumni and former students OF
the University OF North Carolina now
resident in Richmond or vicinity are
asked TO attend a meeting T. be held
to- morrow >, afternoon "a; o'clock in
the Young Mems Christian Associa ton
Building at Seventh and Grace Streets
for An informal discussion concerning,
the university. it's problems AMI OPP
portunities. The da-" OF the gathering
Ia set for October IL. celebrated in
North Carolina as University Day. and
marking the one hundred and twenty
third anniversary OF the founding OF
that historic institution at Chanel nm.
There are scores OF former Carolina
men In this city. and II is urged on
them as matter of college pride and
interest that they attend this meet :
ing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
RACING AUTOMOBILES
ARE ARRIVING FOR FAIR
Friday and Saturday to Be Devoted
to Interesting Speed
Contests.
NOTED DRIVERS EXPECTE
Eddie Hearne and Andy Burt to
Reach Here To-Day From Dnnbury.
Their Mechanics Are Already on
Grounds

With the arrival yesterday OF several
drivers and their mcchanicians. plans
were Immediately gotten under way
for the two days automobile racing.
which will be tho closing feature Of
the Virginia State Fair. Only one day
was devoted to motor racing last year,
but the innovation proved such a strong
drawing card that directors of the fair
decided TO enlarge the program to
cover two days.
Joe Lecoq. formerly well-known
French driver who is now mechanic
for Eddie Hearne' and Carl Case.
mechanic for Andy Burt, arrived in
Richmond yesterday. Hcarne Will reach
this city to-day and Burt tonight
Their cars have been shipped TO Rich
mond from Danbury, Conn, where they
raced last week, and are expected to
arrive this morning.
licarnc will drive the Puget car, in
which Bob" Burman was killed some
time ago on the Pacific Coast while
Burt Will drive special Roamer-
Duescnberry. Both men are widely
known and arc expected to lower the
track and State records. Roy How
ard, who Will drive the Buick Bug, is
expected this morning. Another we'll
known driver who Will part;cipate in
the meet is Roland Clifford. who Is said
to have the fastest Ford in the vicinity
OF New York. and which will be en-
tered in the race for this type of car.
TRACK TO BE PUT
IN BEST OF ORDER
Work on the track will begin early
Friday morning, Horace p Murphy, the
racing secretary, announced last night.
All surplus dirt Will be scraped off
the course. and the track thoroughly
oiled and rolled. The fence on the
inside curves Of the oval will be re-
will be placed on the outside at tho
lower end for the protection of spec
tators In addition. no one will be
allowed to stand within the danger
zone.
l.. P. Randall. who will have charge
of preparing the course, reached Rich
mond Yesterday and Immediately laid
plans for the necessary work Racing
"!'c'ais anticipate exceedingly fast
time In several events by the profess
Sional drivers. a number Of local
drivers have also entered other events.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
FineS He'll Roy 500.

determined to put stop to improper
conduct around the hotels OF this CITY
Justice Crutchheld yesterday morning
fined William Jones, negro bell boy
at the Richmond Hotel, 500. The boy
was also placed under $500 bond to
guarantee his good conduct for the
next twelve months. The negro was
arrested at the instance OF the hotel
authorities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
Continuance Granted.

Justice Crutchfleld yesterday grant
ed the request of Attorney BENJAMIN
Lovcnstein for continuance of two
weeks in the case against Benjamin
Perrin charged with insulting and
Shaping Mrs. Pauline NOVEL;, who is
employed as clerk at the cigar coun-
ter at Stumpfs Hotel
The case is set for trial on October
l6 when Mr., Lovcnstein says that his
client will be able to establish an alihi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
sUFFRAGlsTs TO ENTERTAIN
Visitors to Fair Invited to Rooms OF
Equal Suffrage League This
Afternoon.

Visitors to the State Fair will be
cordially welcomed at the State head
quarters OF the Equal Suffrage League,
corner Of Fourth and Franklin Streets,
this afternoon between the hours OF
1880 and $3.50 o'clock. Current events
concerning the progress Of women Will
be discussed.
Tea. coffee and war bread" will be
served by the hospitality committee.
Mrs. Lewis II. Machcn. chairman. Mrs.
r. c. Gordon will be hostess for this
afternoons meeting. Residents OF
Richmond. as we'll as out-of-town visi-
tors to the State Fair, are invited to
he present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
Hnnd DnE Missing.

Mrs. William Pcnnar. OF Camden. ~
j.. reports to the police that her hand
bag disappeared from her arm while
on her way to a hotel from the Main
Street Station. The bag contained S267
and 50 worth of trtnkets. The police
are In doubt as to whether the bag
was stolen or whether Mrs. Pcnnar lost
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
Banked Happiness

The tides of advice ebb and flow.
Countless columns of advice written on the oe
lions OF thrlft-economic to live
save After ALL 1T the individual much he heeds it.
Every possesses God-given brains with which
to read, observe
observation throws the spotlight successful an-vho
is always the result of thrift
Reasoning thrift the foundation of all prosperitv hu
man successes and the keynote to industry
Thrift is banked happiness wealh-accrmuaed wealth
IS power representing the stored results of human labor
The banks or at least of them repositories of the
results or THRIFT and welcome most cordially
Old or young rich who has
the road to comfort and prosperno size the
start may be-
The river of time sweeps with regular remosee current
and there are hours when would give all
could check the fowbu time thing that beyond
account increased
This trend of thought developed discussion with
Union Bank of Richmond whose officers mighty
guaged and liberal in their views of conditions
nature which is strongly evidenced by the pleasing per-
sona interest manifested with the deposr of dollar
Savings Of all very by
this bank we'll as commercial accounts
The conduct of the UNION BANK OF RICHMOND makes
"a peoples bank" and satisfying place
JRu Q44a4 OSxe.v.>v
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
Our Boys Tobacco
Fund Is Growing
Contributions Of S46.25 Ycstcr-
day Bring Total Rccciucd
10 SHIPS.

Each day sees "Our Boys in France
Tobacco Fund" grow through contri-
buttons sent into The Times Dispat ch.
Yesterday s4625 was received. bring
ing the total TO date to Sll325.
y. \. owen. of South Boston. Va,
had this TO say in sending in his
donations: Il inclose So for the SOL
diers' tobacco fund. AS | am too old
10 go TO the front myself. am only too
glad 10 do something for the comfort
of the boys IN France"
And there are many other letters
pouring in to The Times Dispatch with
each mail.
Remember that 81 buys four packages
of tobacco, and each package contains
enough TO supply an American soldier
FOR one week. There are mary empty
pipes in France and the number is in
creasing each day. Help fill these
and thereby bring cheer which would
otherwise be denied 10 American fight
ing mon.
Tho fund has the official sanction of
tho Secretary Of War and the Secretary
of the Navy. while army officers have
enthusiastically greeted the idea and
the men have gone wild over it,
In addition to furnishing this COM
fort. YOU will have the pleasure of
receiving from Il soldier or sailor in
Europe message of thanks. In each
package YOU buy there will he incloscd
postcard addressed to you. In ac-
ceptng the tobacco the soldier prom
iscs to write You his thanks.
Send In your money. Fill up these
pipes. The American soldiers in France
are asking for a smoke. VIII you pass
them by?
Contributions received yesterday by
The mcs-Dispatch follow:
Mrs Myer Frank. Jefferson
iiotel 1900. .............s $50
Friend .................. 500
Miss Bessie Carruthers, 81 West
r. IL. Campbell, Lewisburg.
W. va. ............... 100
Mrs w. II. Lowry. 110l West
Main Street ............... 100
Mrs y. ArgcnbriGht. Staunton. 100
H. Kisscmer. 7o7 South Laurel. 100
Miss Merle l.. McGill. Lightfoot,
va. ........... ......... 100
Miss Bette Watkins, sol West
Main ............... ....... 200
Miss L. C. Lowry. 11o1 West
Main Street Observation-Disclosures. 100
Mrs. Rrashear, 26O6 y street. 100
y. n. Cosby. 400 Third Avenue. 90
]. I. Bland, Marengo. Va. 100
Il. j. Carter, Beach, Va. ......... 100
i. H. Wcssler. Moncure, y. c.. 100
y. A. Owen. South Boston. Va. 200
Il. NJ. Barncttc. Box 332, Crewc,
Va. ........... ............. 100
II. H. Kimball, Buttcrworth, Va 90
Il. NJ. Judd, Beach, Va. r. g.. LOO
Samuel Claggett. care y. e w
Ry., Roanoke, Va. . 100
X. c. Zetelle. 1920 West Cary
Street Observation-Disclosures. 100
William Laffcrty, Crozct. Va o5
Mrs. William II. White, SOC West
Franklin Street .,... 1000
Mrs. Jean Clark, Crozct. va. so
Il. d. Gregory, Chase City, Va LOO
Dorothy S. Bingham, 1909 Park
Avenue ......... 500
r. NJ. boswell, 40 Warren Crcs-
cent, Norfolk ........... 100
Received yesterday ..s 1925
Previously acknowledged ...... 600
Total received s113o5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-11
White In Acquitted.

charge OF bigamy against Charles
II. White. colored. was not sustained
yesterday in the Hastings Court, and
he was acquitted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
PRIZES FOR WOMEN
FARM. WORKERS

Rome, Sept. a7.-The Italian gov.
ernment has just completed the
awarding OF over $4,000 prizes TO
women farm workers. Owing to the
scarcity OF agricultural machinery In
Italy the country has felt the draft
of farm labor into the army more
keenly than any other allied nation.
In March, 1916. In order to en-
courage these hand-working women.
the department OF agriculture an
nounced series OF awards to be
given at the end of the year to those
families who had done the best.
The awards for the past year have
just been made. Some OF them con-
sist of diplomas and medals. Others
of diplomas and money. The total
shows 73 gold medals. 5.73s gold
and silver medals. 2.S45 SILVER
medals and 2.223 gifts of money.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
RED CROSS RULES
FOMKN|TT|NG ARTICLES

Washington. Sept. 27-Here's
how to knit sleeveless sweater for
soldier. according to official Red
Cross instructions:
Get two and half hanks OF yarn.
Also one pair OF Red Cross needles
No. 3. Cast on so stitches. Knit
2. purl stitches for four inches.
Knit plain until sweater measures
25 inches. Knit 2S stitches. bind
off "a stitches for neck. loose. Knit
2s stitches. Knit seven ridges on
each shoulder. case on "a stitches.
Knit plain for 81 inches. Purl 2.
knit 2 stitches for four inches. Sew
up sides. leaving 9 inches for arm
holes.
Now II you are still interested in
going further with the war knitting
brigade. go to your local Red Cross
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27

chapter and ask for one OF the OH.
elal Knitting circulars.
Five hundred thousand OF these
circulars have been sent to local
chapters everywhere by the Rod
Cross, Each contains full informa.
tion on how to knit the eight stan
dardifed articles, Sleeveless sweat.
ers, munlers. helmets, socks, wrist
lets, wash cloths, bed socks and bot
tie covers, N.t hUt
Recent cables from Major Murphy,
Red Cross commissioner with the
American boys In France, emphasis.
ed the need for the warm knitted
articles for tho soldiers who face
the hardships OF winter In the
trenches.
Army officers request that these
articles be forwarded to France as
soon as possible, The severity OF
winter on the battlefields and a ris-
Ing tuberculosis rate TO combat de-
mand. they warn. that several mil
lion OF these articles reach France
before Thanksgiving.
Sock knitters are warned that
knots, ridges or Jumps must he
avoided, as they blister the feet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
PRIZES OFFERED FOR
ESSAYS ON FRANCE

To encourage in the youth of the
state love of country and study OF
its history. the Oregon Society of the
Sons OF the American Revolution an
nually offers to pupils in the pub
lie schools OF the state series of
prizes for the best essays on sub
jects connected with the history OF
the American revolution.
The committee in charge of the
contest has announced the following
subject for this year:
Our debt to France for aid rem
dered to the American Colonies in
the Revolutionary War"
Three cash prizes will be award
ed: The first OF $500. a second
OF $500 and a third of $1,000.
The contest is limited to students
in high schools and in the two
higher grades and grammar schools.
The conditions controlling the
contest are as follows: Essays shall
not exceed three thousand words in
length; shall be written in the pu-
pills own handwriting on one side
only of white paper, and must be ac-
companied by a certificate of the
pupils teacher to the effect that the
essay is the unaided work of the pu-
pill. Essays must be signed by the
writer with full post Office address
including name of county, and mail
ed to A. A. Lindsey at 400 Henry
Building, Portland. Oregon. and
must be received not later than
April 1st. 1918. Essays not comply
ing with these requirements will be
rejected, and no essays will be re-
turned
Prizes will be awarded upon the
following points: Originality. accu-
racy Of statements, manner OF treat
ment. orthography, syntax and
punctuation, neatness and legibillty.
The state library has special col
lections of books on the American
Revolution which have been provid-
ed by the Oregon Society of the Sons
of the American Revolution and are
available for any school in Oregon
free Of charge except for transporta-
tion to and from Salem. The grade
libraries contain 20 volumes. and
for the high schools there are 80
volumes. They may be obtained by
writing to Miss Cornelia Marvin,
state librarian.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
IT PAYS.

1t pays a community to have able
hard working representatives both
In state legislatures and federal con-
gress. And II pays the nation at
large to have that kind of men at
the helm.
A news item brings information
that the war department is going to
train considerably larger number
Of men than was originally intended.
at Camp Lewis. American Lake.
This decision Is not little due to
the fact that this cantonment, the
first to reach completion, has been
the lowest in cost Of construction.
And Congressman Albert Johnson,
representing that district at Wash
ington, is the man who brought this
about.
Before the project was started,
his constituents subscribed $4,000
900 to buy the land, which they have
presented to the government. Dur
ing the building Representative
{ johnson has looked after details at
the headquarters in Washington,
and helped very materially in ex-
pediting the shipment OF materials
and labor. He claims that the men
who will be sent to American Lake
will find themselves in the finest
climate in the country, and sur
rounded by loyal citizens anxious to
minister to their comforts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
FERRYDALE

Owing TO failure to get tn,
items in last week We are sendinp
the items for two weeks,
On Friday. September II. n crowd
gathered at the Robertson hop yard
and spent very pleasant evening
Ice cream was served and games
were played In celebration OF tn,
close OF hop picking for this sea
son.
Born--To MIR. and Mrs. VI. l.. Grlf.
I'm on September 3. ten pound boy
Mr., and Mrs. Grimm are now resi-.
dents OF Empire. Ore. but we're for
mer residents here.
Mrs. +. +. Hathaway. OF Corval-
lis. and Mr., and Mrs. Hanseth and
children. OF Deer creek. visited Sun
day with the VIM. Anderson family.
Mrs. Hathaway and Miss Hanseth
are sisters OF Mrs. Anderson.
The suspicious Of the neighbors
were confirmed when Lester Briggs
brought Miss Leila Elizabeth Meeks
home as his bride on September 10.
The couple were chariyarled by a
large crowd the following Sunday
evening.
Miss Maggie Everton returned TO
her home In the city Saturday after
spending several days in Ferrydale.
Mrs. Nellie johnson and two chill
dren arrived Wednesday from La
Center. WASH. to visit Mrs. John
sons parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Il.
Overton.
On Thursday evening about 30
people gathered at the A. c. Ford
home as a farewell surprise to Miss
Myrtle Ford. who left Friday morn
Ing for Eugene where she Will at
tend high school this winter. Her
many friends will greatly miss her
and anxiously await her return in
the spring.
School opened at the Mapleton
school September II, with Mrs.
Clyde Runyan as teacher. The
Picket creek school opened Septem-
ber "a, with Miss Daisy Cole as
teacher. Both Mrs. Runyan aud
Miss Cole were former teachers in
these schools.
Mrs. Mary A. Griffin visited Sat
urday and Sunday with Mrs. II. Il.
Robertson.
Mrs. d. G. Robertson has moved
to Grants Pass where she will send
her children to school this wlnte:.
Wednesday evening several OF the
little folks were invited to the j. l..
Green home where the evening was
pleasantly passed with games and
candy pulling.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27

A classified ad brings results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27

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HOW WILL he co.

~ W 'as<s 80 49,
II occurs to us to wonder how
Count Luxburg. the German charge
d'affairs at Buenos Aires, is going to
get back to Germany.
Luxburg has to go. because he
called the Argentine secretary of
state an ass and suggested that his
government dispose OF Argentine
shipping by the kulture rule OF
"spurlos ersenkt"-leaving no
trace. But how can he go?
Argentine doesn't feel like lend
ing him a warship. He will presum-
ably have to take passage on liner
or freighter. The allies will honor
his passport and make no serious
trouble for him, in pursuance OF the
diplomatic courtesy which stu pre-
walls outside of Germany. But that
doesn't guarantee him a safe pass
age.
He has to run the gauntlet Of the
very U-boats which have been sink
ing Argentine merchantmen. and to
whose tender mercies he wished to
consign the rest of the Argentine
shipping. Those U-boats sink every
thing at sight, without reading pas
senger lists.
II must be a cheerful thought to
Luxburg, as he fares homeward
dangling his diplomatic tin can be-
hind him. that he himself may be
"spurlos versenkt."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27

son handled ~ cases the nrSt night.
'rhc court iu held In blind alley
beside the city hall. whore the Judge
and court officials slt at table In
sueh u position tina, the offender
may drive toward the bench" so
the court may test with his eyes and
by observing the hcadligh, rays on
tcsting screen the sufilclcncy OF
any attempt to comply with the law.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
FISHING IN DENMARK
FACES ABSOLUTE RUIN

Copenhagen, Denmark, Sept. q
Scandinavian coast fishermen are
faced with absolute ruin. on account
of the impossibility Of plying their
trade this year In the face OF mines
and U-boats. This is the more TO
be regretted as fish are more plentl-
full in the North Sea than ever be-
fore in the history OF the fishing in
dustry.
Meanwhile the German trawlers,
under government protection, are
making great preparations for the
season. A large new fishing port at
the mouth OF the Elbe is in course
OF construction.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
LOS ANGELES POUNDS
"HEADIIGWT'' tOtKt

Los Angeles, Sept. 81 IN open
air headlight" or DINNER" court
has been instituted here to ~ Il
few nights each wec' 81, tompo.-
AIRY measure % odtcate automobile
drivers T. comply With the new
state DINNER law.
Police Judge George s. Richard
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27
COURT HOUSE NEWS
Furnished by W. n. Hanson Of
Grants Pass Abstract Go.
September 2S, 1911,

September 25. 1917,
Transfers
U. S. A. to Julius d, Brown. pa.
tent, Wa of NwA. Sec. Si-s5-6.
John |, May. ct al to Julia A. May,
Q. CT. D.. 2S A. In Sec. 2a-36-6. $40.
Mining Locations
Clay Ramsey on Gateway Placer
claim on South Fork OF Althouse
creek.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-27

Dickery, dickery, dock,
The back-yards in our block
Are full enough OF garden stuff
Our pastry shelves to stock.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-06
of Colonel c. M. Jarvis and Major Frank l.. Wilcox

of Colonel c. M. Jarvis and Major Frank l.. Wilcox.
 Word has been received by Colonel c. M. Jarvis that Mrs. Jarvis has been taken ill at her hotel in At lantic city. MT. Jarvis reports that the illness is not of serious nature.
 Workmen have just completed a new garage for Richard Luby.
 Charles Anderson of Wisconsin is at work installing conveying ma- chinery at several of the brickyards
 Services will be held in St. Paups church Sunday at z, 8:30 and 10 o'clock. Services at the Sacred Heart church, East Berlin, will be held at 9:15 o'clock.
 Louis Bloomstein. who recently took the naval examinations at Hart ford, has been rejected because he was not up to the standard in re- gard to weight.
 Work is so rushed at the American Paper Goods Plant that only one day was given the employees. The plant will open tomorrow morning and work until o'clock at night. The Construction company will remain closed all day tomorrow.
 The town clerks office and the Ber- lin Savings bank observed the holiday by remaining closed all day today. MT. and Mrs. A. Benson, of New Haven, are spending the weekend in East Berlin.
 Lenten services will be held in St. Gabriers church, East Berlin. - Professor E. B. Nourse will speak at the lenten services in the Berlin Congregational church this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 Services will be held at St. Paul's church tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-06
TOWN CLERK SHAW OBSERVES BIRTHDAY
Has Held Office in Town Govern
 ..ment Since 1907
SEVENTY-NINE YEARS OLD
Rain Holds No Te1rors for Scouts Where Q Hike Is In VieW-EOreSterS Hold Successful Auction - Other News of Interest.

Town Clerk Francis H. Shaw today
 observed the seventy-ninth anniver-
 sary of his birth in a quiet manner at his home. Mir. Shaw is 8 native of Commington. Mass, and is the son of Solomon Shaw and Polly Bailey. He remained home until twenty-o one years of age and then left for New York where he entered the employ of the George Brodis company. whole sale clotniers- The firm had large southern business and when the war broke out was forced to the wall. After the failure of the firm MT. Shaw returned to Massachusetts where in 1866 he married Miss Carrie Pierce. Shortly after the marriage they came to- Connecticut where they settled in 1GSridsn and in 1887 moved to Berlin.