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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
VIRGINIA HOT 3P.!..

Spec!al 10 The Times pispa.
HOT SPRINGS, ~, Augus, g.
consultation which was held a, tile
Homestead the early part % the we..
between Senators rcnrose and William
{. Sproul. vii! probably have some
bearing on forthcoming iol!tical
events for Pennsylvania. Senator
Sproul. Who has been here for nearly
a fortnight, was joined by Senator
ren-osr. who motored from Phjlad.l-
phia tn" early part Of the week. They
we're joined later by Ex-Governor VIII
liam \. McCorkle, OF West Virginia
VINO came 10y motor from Charleston.
N!rsinians coming TO the Homestead
include Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w Bragg
and their three children. who came by
motor from hi!tck, Va. and joined Mr.
Rrags's brother, Or. Lawrence y
Bragg. here. They are making a shor,
motor tour OF the State
Or and Mrs Edgar Pole had as their
guest for short visit. Newton Wy!ie,
Of Toronto, Canada. Mr. Wylie. who
recently passed a year in England do
ing war work. has recently been APP
pointed director general OF publicity
for the Canadian. war loans, ana has
been in this country comforting with
the publicity experts on our Liberty
loan committee.
j. Allen Wheat, of Charlottesville.
and Professor r. II. Dabney. dean Of
versity OF Virginia. accompanied by
John w. Kelley. OF Norfolk. arrived the
early part OF the week. and are reg
istercd at the Homestead. They intend
20 pass a fortnight here Professor
Dabney attended the university with
President Wilson when he was there
about forty years ago, and is still
close personal friend OF the President.
Charlie Mothersele and Jack Bell
wood of White sulphur Springs. were
defeated by James Green and Leonard
Biles, OF Hot Springs, in four-baIl
golf match played over tho eighteen
hole course Of the Hot Springs Golf
Cluh
Lieutenant-Colonel l.. V. Peterson. Of
camp Lee. and Mrs. Peterson are max
ing an indefinite sojourn at the Home
stead Lieutenant Colonel Peterson Is
a graduate OF West Point and is with
the engineers at the Virginia camp. He
is a native Of kentucky, and served
ON the staff of General Franklin Bell
during the Philippines campaign.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
NATURAL BRIDGE
Especial to The rimcs-Dispa,ch.l

Special to The Times Dispatch
NATURAL BRIDGE. VA. August :;
The summer colony is amusing itself
in vacation ways that bring fine APP
peti,es and dreamless Slumbers They
ride. drive. swim. fish, play tennis AMI
dance to make the days full measure.
OF all the amusement a; the Bridge
none is more popular than the dali!
and twice daily dip into the swimming
pool which is fed by clear mountain
stream nearby.
All the cottages are now opsn and
add an attractive element TO the sum
mcr life. There is the constant chuc-
chug of the motor car. and automobile.
pour in some to linger others to skim
away after dinner. waving the flags Of
the allies. This week a party OF the
summer co!oniSts made a side trip 10
the Luray Caverns. not far distant. an.
returned most enthusiastic over tho.
sub;erranean marvels.
Saturday night the ballroom was
again made gay by military visitors
from the camp at Lexington.
Saturday morning Mrs. Ashby Watt.
OF Lynchburg. gave watermel IN
party in honor of the birthday of M,s.
ter Ashby Watts. Jr. y merry party
gathered in the summer house on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED BY EVERY DOCTOR AND USED
IN EVERY HOSPITAL
Says Editor of "Physicians' WHO'S Who"

Take plain bitro- phosphate is the
advice of physicians to thin. delicate,
nervous people who lack vim energy
and nerve force. and there seems to be
ample proof of the efficacy of this prep
aration TO warrant the recomme nda :
ton. Moreover. if we judge from the
countless preparations and treatments
which are continually being advertised
ncshy. developing arms. neck and bust.
and replacing ugly hollows and angles
~ the soft curved lines of health and
beauty. there are evidently thousands,
of men and women who keenly feel
their excessive thinness
ThinneSs and weakness are usually
due to starved nerves. Our bodies need
more phosphate than is contained in
modern foods. Physicians claim there
is nothing that will supply this de-
fcicncy so well as the organic phos-
phate known among druggists as bitro-
phosphate. which Is inexpensive, and
is sold by Tragic and most all drug
gists under Il guarantee OF satisfaction
or money back. BY feeding the nerves
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04

lawn and a royal feast did they have
on the icc-cold luscious fruit
DR.. and Mrs. stephen Watts Ms.
White Howard. Mrs. Frank Blake. Viii
liam H. Faulkner and Albert I.cfevtc
OF the University OF Virginia: Mss
Dorth Manley. of summit. y. j.: CAL
H. Noting. Of Trcvllians aud Mr. amr
Mrs George T. Walker. Of Charlottes.
vile. formed large motor party that
came to the Bridge for the Weekend
Other visitors for the Weekend WEI.
1. Ashbv Watts. of i.ynchbur-: Gao
tain charles L"unihan and Lieutenant
w. ID. l.anrhorn. Of Canp Leo. T. l..
l'casicy and NJ. X Ducrson of Lynch.
burg: Mr. and Mrs {. +. Hall. Of Whit
more. w Va. Mr.. and Mrs X l.. Curr-
mock. 81 Altavista Miss Eva Gun
mock. of Rhode Island and Mrs j .
Miller and children. OF Norfolk
New members Of the summer COLONY
are: Mrs NJ. *. Ducrson and NJ. *
Ducrson. Jr., Lvnchburr Mrs T H.
i.eake and daughter. Roanoke: Mrs J
Annie Foster and Miss Alta Foster
Richmond; Mr. and Mrs +. NJ boa i.
Miami. Fla: Lieutenant II Goucc
Paris: Mrs. *. g Kurk and Miss .
Dcardurff. Columbus O.: Dr.. y E!
Toliafcro. Catawba Sanatoriun. G. \
freeman WASHINGTON; Nj and Mrs
W. 9. Boxlcv. Oranv-: Miss uiri
Madison Ga: Mrs j. NJ High and MISS
Dorothy High. Atlanta: W T. Culpcp ~.
Norfolk q. II Atkinson. Saulsbtry.
y G.: Mr.. and Mrs g. w. Watcrr,.,
and family, Hampton
Other arrivals for the week are NJ
and Mrs. L. NJ Wallace and Mou,ros,.
Wallace. and Mr.. aud Mrs l.. Suther-
land. Jr.. Richmond Miss NJ f. Holland
Mr.. aad Mrs T. 4 Gunthcr. Mr. ami
Mrs. y G. Wagneg Miss Hummcl and
Mrs. +. Gaipln. San Antonio. Tey.. Vi.
and Mrs T.. W Feathersbee ana chit
dren. Richmond: Dr and Mrs. Nj =.
Hollis and MIR and Mrs j. g. Stakup.
Winghcld Ala. Mr. and Mrs w =.
Berry. Birmingham. Ala Nh and Mrs
V. y Salvo. Danvillo y. l. Robcr, 8
and party. Chicago: Mr. and Mrs T. T.:
Jennings. Roanoke. Mrs poror \.
James. Jr.. DanNillc Miss E:liZabe n
stuart. of tho University OF Virginia
Miss Ruth Sims. New York: c w.
stewart. Charleston. W Va +. X Be-:
nett Grstna. Va; Miss Jennie Woodfn.
Lynchburg: Miss Nellie Yarhoroucn
Jacksonville. Fla: Mr.. and Mrs W y.
Danial and children Roanoke: e u
Deacon. Graham. Va. claud Il Stricli-
land. Witt. Va: r. y Dawson. Ring
gold. Va: Miss Strickland and Lassa q
strickland. witt. Va. r. Gallagher.
Washington: Mrs NJ. w Mooney. Oh :
cage: Mrs. J. w. Roley and son. an /
Mrs. W. T. Hammer and son. Washing
ton: Mrs. Julia Minor. Bristol Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. Mahoney and Mr. aud
Mrs. r. G. Williams. Roanoke Mrr
j. y. Ribbett. Uniontown. Pa: Ms
Harrison Robertson and Mr Forbes
Robertson. Atlantic City. y J.: Mrs
Lucy Hickman. Laurel Miss Mr. and
Mrs. Y. +. Border and Mn and Mrs 6
T. Graighil. Washington. y. C. lohn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
What Is and How Increases Weight Strength and Nerve Force
In Two Weeks Time In Many instances

"Eitro- Phosphate should be prescribed
y every doctor and used in every hos
lita' To increase strength and nerve
force ana to enrich the blood a"
Jos. ID. Iiarrigan, Former Visiting
Specialist TO North Eastern Dispersal
tory. says Let those who are weak,
thin. nervous. anacmic. or run down.
take natural, unauthorized substance
Sucn as bitro- phosphate and you will
soon see some astonishing results in
the Increase of nerve energy. strength
Of body and mind and power of en-
durancc"
Bitro- Phosphate is made entirely OF
the organic phosphate compound re-
fcrrcd to in the National Standard Dis
pcnsatory as being excellent tonic
ana ncrvinc and a preparation which
mas recently acquired considerable rep
ntation in the trcatmcnt.of ncurasthc-
mia. The standard of excellence
strength and purity of its substance is
beyond question, for every Bitro- Phos-
phatc tablet is manufactured in strict
accordance with the l.. S. Pharmaco-
poeia test requirements. Bitro-Phos-
phaie IS Therefore not a patent medi-
cine and should not be confused with
any OF the secret nostrums, so-called
tones or widely advertised cure ais"
CAUTION Bi,ro- Phosphate ia
unsurpassed for relieving nervousness
slccplcssBcss and general Weakness owinv
10 It's remarkable flesh growins propcrties
u should not he used Ivy any one who does
not desire to put on ilesh.Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
GREENSBORO
Especial to The Times Dispatch ]

Especial to The Times Dispatch
RF.ENSBORO. August 3.-The Nee
6lccraft Club met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. l.. NJ. Johnson on Men
denhall Street.
c. G Mclean, who leaves shortly for
overseas Y. NJ. c. y. work was the
honoree at a. picnic given at Dudley
Park Thursday afternoon by West
minister Sunday School of which he Is
superintendent.
4 quiet marriage was solemnized at
the parsonage of West Market Street
Church Friday evening. when Miss
Margaret Hoover. of Davidson County.
became the bride of Lieutenant Meyer
Mendenhan OF this city. who is in the
military service.
Mr.. and Mrs a. V. Sapp have re-
turned from an autom obilc trip through
the Valley, of Virginia and on to Bal
timore.
Misses Kathryn and Jessie Keith
have returned home. after three
weeks visit to relatives and friends in
south Carolina.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
Nj USIC
IN RICHMO

Not infrequently, some celebrated
musician passes through the city and
the news of his coming and going does
not reach the ears OF the press. ON the
other hand, the city. occasionally plays
the host to some distinguished artist
whose visit is noted. bu, not greatly
commented upon. This may be re-
marked of the two days visit OF Francis
Rogers. who was here on Saturday and
sunday last in the interest of the Y. VI.
Z. a. camp entertainment work.
Francis Rogers has Tor some years
occupied high position as a concert
baritone, his art recognized as OF the
most finished and his programs bearing
the stamp Of careful selection and fine
much the same relation, 10 recital work
that Charles Dana Gibson has borne
TO the art OF illustration. Both have
been persona srata in the highest So
clal circles Of art With this in view.
the splendid patriotism OF MIR. Rogers
in giving his services to the entertain
mcnt Of our soldiers In their French
camps and later in touring the country
ana searching the cities for other vol
unteer entertainers should be an in
SEPARATION 10 others less we'll known in
the musical profession lie did not
NEE. with quite the enthusiastic re-
Spouse here that should have been ac-
corded him though several met him and
volunteered their aid. Necessarily UNI
familiarity C~>A ~ work Of musicians
and entertainers their local com
munities. he is nbi 5ed TO rely upon
the regulations mad before the SOL
diers Of nearby camps In each instance.
and this he made plain TO those who
came TO him. few Of our better
known entertainers volunteered. but
OF these, some were not then availa bic
because II relatives in tn service II
may bc we'll TO say. however. that
further offers Of assistance in this field
now hat Mr Rogers has continued
his tour may be made 10 Ny Mckee.
AZ the Y. VI G. a. and the necessary
Information Will be conveyed TO Mr..
Rogers.
rnrI>- r.Lnpr, tt,ppiu,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04

directly and by supplying tho body
cells with the necessary phosphorus
1000 elements. bitro- phosphate quick ~
produces welcome transformation in
inc appearance: the Increase in weight
frequently being astonishing
Clinical tests made in ST. catAerine's:
Hospital. y. Y. c., showed that two
patients gained in weight % and -
pounds. respectively. through the adj
ministration of this organic phosphate:
both patients claim they have not fell
as strong and We'll for the past twelve
years.
This increase in weight also carries
with ~ q general Improvement in the
ncaith. Nervousness, SiccplrssncSS and
lack OF energy, which nearly ALWAYS
accompany excessive thinnoss soon
disappear. duh eyes become bright ana
perfect health.
Physicians and hospitals everywhere
are now recognizing its merits by It's
use In ever increasing quantities
Frederick kolle, NJ. ID, editor Of New
York Physicians Who's Who" says:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
Straight, Lark Hair
No Longer Necessary
lC;uide to Reantv.N

\ simple and harmless fluid. hitherto
Nii!c used for the purpose. has proved
SO wonderfully effective in quick ~
turning straight hair beautifully wavy.
II bids fair TO become "all tho rage"
You may be surprised to learn that this
product is nothing more than pla in
liquid silmcrinc. More surprised, still.
when YOU soc how prcttily il dries in
tho most natural- looking curls. swirls
and Crinkl"S YOU could wish for 1t
makes fine dressing for tho hair. too.
Keeping II 50 soft and mstrous.
y few ounces OF liquid silmcrinc
which can Of course be found in any
drugstore, viii keep the hair curly for
weeks. II is neither sticky nor greasy
but quite pleasant 10 use. IL should be
applied at night with clean tooth
hrush-a perfectly lovely wave and
CurlincSs will he in evidence in the
morning. Best II all. one who ACQUIRES
tn" siimcrinc habit need never again
resort TO tho harharous curling iron
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04

Washington. are visiting Mrs charles
Kern.
Mr.. and Mrs f w strictly. Wash
inSton, and Mr.. and Mrs y. l.. Rcy-
ODDS Denver. Col. are visiting rela
tivcs here.
Miss Bessie May Dudley. Richmond.
is visiting friends near town.
Miss Marian Waters has returned -
Washington after visiting her brother.
in-law and sister. Mr. and Mrs. G, ..
Miller.
Mrs Charles Wagner and children.
Baltimore. -are visiting the formers sis
ter. Mrs. Robert Grim
Mrs. Robert L. Boyd is visiting rel
atives in Homecoming. Md ard Davis.
w. Va.
Captain W W. Baldwin United
states Army, has returned TO Hoboken.
after visiting his family here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04

is visiting Miss Maude Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. \. T. Boyd and their
niece. Of Baltimore. are visiting rela-
lives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and
children have returned from Harris.
burs, IA. accompanied by Mrs. Ander-
sons Sistc. Mrs. Lee Hoover
Mr.. and Mrs. George Booth. New
por,, H. L. are visiting relatives near
town.
Miss Helen T.. Zirkle has returned
from VISIT 20 relatives in Baltimore.
MISS Mary McFadden has been visit
ing III hichinoGd and Petersburg
senator PenroSe. of Pennsvlvani,
ana party Of friends were here this
phur Springs.
Mrs Wallace Elount and daughter of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
WINCHESTER

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
WINCH ESTER. VA. August 3 Rev.
and Mrs Charles r Weedc Union
Bridge. Md. have been visiting Mrs.
William 4. Willis
Miss Minnie Doll has returned to
Washington. after visiting Mr. and
Mrs. . .. Snapp.
Miss Mary J. Gray has returned from
TWO months stay at Charlottesville.
NJ and Mrs. ~. +. Meador and son.
OF Baltimore, have been visiting Mr..
ana Mrs. George :. Bailey.
Mrs Ralph Andrews. OF Washington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
Music nnth Charms. Etc

All Is not inUsic that is plavr,i by a
band. likcwis". there are many kind.
Of bands, such as brass. string iron
'nhbcr and hat 10 mention a few o,
thcm. OF what kind was tho small
hui enthusiastic group OF little "dar-
ki"S who gathered at various sttert
corners during the past week and liz
course7 eXubetantly? True. thcv had
Tor th- most part. brass Instruments
of certain vintage but were thcv =,
band should they have been arrested
for disturbing the peace or rewarded
FOR their enterprise If ono fnIt in
good humor. they were a scream"
but after one had listened about so
long. he bcsan TO think about ,ha Chief
"f Polio" i'ut. e"en 81. they were
highly amusing. and wGiie unsteady
spcakiNE they had nothing but time"
'ari. chronoioc icaliy speaking 900
much Of thaD, ~ wa" good fun 80 ;,-i.
them. ifut don't let them come .,roIaC
too often.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04

" Miller. y II. Lickebcrger. :. /:
Pollock, J Blair Sutton and Il. ".
sutton. indiana IA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04

wondered at thai the boys soon be-
come expert readers. The character of
the music used is always OF the best.
Not sheet Of trivial music ever finds
It's way into the work OF the choir
me boys arc taught to distinguish
what is hes; in church music. and
,houSh the choirmaster is not an Eng
'iShinan. the music used is chiefly that
OF English cathedral composers. al
Ways churchly. diGnified and appro-
irlate. Ihc standards are always kept
niBh. There are no elaborate rules in
force. but three things are required of
the boys: they must attend regularly.
sing 10 the best OF their ability and
conduct themselves as gentlemen at
all times.
for musical development and the
Choirmaster can instantly detect the
Toys VINO have conspicuous talents.
either vocal or instrumental
The choir at All Saints is morally
supported by choir guild consisting
"f members OF the church. who arc cs-
pccial!y interested in work with bows
leaders OF boys organizations sunday
school teachers and others When u
boy has served faithfully until the
time when his voice changes. he is
given certificate. which is beautiful-
l? cnSrossed on parchment and which
Tears the signatures Of tho rector
chairman of the music committee pres
iGcnt and secretary Of the choir guild
ana cholfmaSter. This certificate is "a
constant reminder Of the incidents and
associations Of choir life and the bows
regard II as priceless treasure when
II is presented TO them Thcs. prcs-
'cnthtionS are usually public affairs
The boys Of All Saints are to be
found in many Of tn. most important,
positions of the city. Several Of them
are orSanists. holding responsible no
$!tions' many others are occupying
sa!aEicd positions as tcnors or BASES
Numbers Of them arc holding positions
as cho'rnastcrs. Also. there arc many
"i these boys who have gone to other
c,tles, "here they are doing responsible
'nnrch work. and many Of them are
Already leaders ia their musical work.
one OF the gratifying features Of the
work is the esteem OF the bows for
their choirmastcr They never seam
10 forget their carly associations and
the friendship with their musical di-
rector. and many Of them return ~
inc choir as adult singers after the
chanGe occurs in their voices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-04
Wis" H"rc"m Receive. schpInr.htr.

J., is always pleasant tttlcarn tnu
Richmond singer has been accorded
necoShlt'oh elsewhere, ani especially
so when coming from musical ce1,cr
iikc New YORK. where good voices and
pronounced ability are not rare Il
VI hardiE surprise the fricnhq of
Marjorie Harcum who has hen, t,r
me past season contralto SOLOS, al,
Monument Methodist Church. ana
whose beautiful voice and singing H.,
inc Rotari"n revival Of The Nik.dn"
last spring elected much tav.r,bl.
comment Ia know that she has be-,
""ar'td scholarship emitting her to
a substantial years voice training un-
der w"ll-reConi nlerdcd New York
'each"r The scholarship came to her
through the fleisdes Club. a social
organization devoted to the interorts
of the various arts. Miss IIarcuni
IS 10 he congratulated UPON This rec
"En;ton Of her talent which. r.siG-
ing IN voice of great bcaut,. volu,n.
and charm. should carry her well fo-
ward IN the musical armament
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-25
MEMORIAL
EXERCISES
FOR HURST
Big Crowd Gathers in Memory Of First
Grady County Boy to Lose Life
in World War

Taking his text from the scrip
ture, 20, that | might die the death
of the righteous that my death should
be like unto his" Rev. Albright OF
the Baptist church of this city de-
liyered an eloquent memorial oratiol'
relative to the death of Raymond 7.
Hurst of Pocasset at that city yes
terGay afternoon.
The church at which the memo
rial exercises were held was crowd
ed to its capacity amt many stood
on the outside as they gathered to
hear the last words uttered in mem
.ry Of one who gave his life for the
liberty and freedom of mankind
In speaking of the death of Ray.
tnond r. Hurst and the cause for
Which he had given his all, Rev. Al
bright paid a tribute to the departed
by saying that he had given the su-
preme sacrifice "just as the Savior
did at Calvary" and around him has
now gathered a halo of glory that
will live through all of the ages"
lemn indeed was the crowd that
had gathered, as they listened to the
eloquent words of Rev. Albright as
he reviewed the causes of the war
and showed how the safety of hui
manity and the lives of the future
generation depended upon our armies
being victorious in the great struggle
which is to decide whether might or
right shall rule the world hereafter
Like Raymond T. Hurst, some of
us are going to have to give the SUI
preme sacrifice before this great war
is settled" Rev. Albright said Like
the Savior Of men who laid down his
life to redeem sinful world we are
going to have to sacrifice those who
are dearest to US that the world may
he rid Of the selfishness Aana few
Raymond r. Hurst was one of the
victims of the Tuscania.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-25
DEATH LIST
LOST SHIP
REACH lO2
~ United III SIS.

~ United pleHs.
St Johns, Feb 25.-Forty-four per-
sons, including Captain Martin and
the first officer were taken from the
wrecked steamship Flori2el. The
survivors were placed aboard a train
for st. John. Late adyices place the
death list at 102
The reports sent out first state
that q persons were taken from the
vessel. Seven are said to be still
alive aboard the steamer, which is
pounding on a ledge at Broadoove,
where she ran ON the rocks Sunday
morning.
Line officers stated today that
there were 1856 on board Seventy
seven were passengers. The report
that there are A known to be liY'
ing, leaves the death list at g., ac-
cording to the first reports.
Treachery by tampering with the
compass and the charge that Cap
tain Martin. one of the best shippers.
should take his ship Is miles out Of
its course. is regarded as astounding.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-02-25
pain Gives Warning.

The nervous system is our life-sav-
fng service and every time a nerve
aches or quivers in pain 1t is q bless.
ing in disguise. The first bit of tooth
ache warns you that disease germs ara
attacking its structure. An ache in the
head is notice that something is wrong
somewhere and not always is it in the
head itself Pain is not natures meth
od Of punishment. it is her way Of
warming When you feel pain don't
merely try TO allay it, seek out its real
cause and stop that