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? Paris and American Opening Display Continues No gown or suit creation may be counted coinplete until the right Hat lias been chosen. You'll find our collection exclusive and elegant. Hats that charm arid brings Paris to mind, and at such moderate prices as arc without precedent in Milliriery selling. Social and Personal SOCrKTY In Richmond Is looking | forward witli great interest to the Ida benelit concert tbtit will lot given in the t"it:. Auditorium on the evening of Wednesday, April f,, at which M.uy Garden, one j the leading stars In grand opera of i tli" present day, win sing. It has . been years since such a performance has bccii given in this city, and smart Bocicty of Richmond will be much in evidence. The entire house will be in full dress, and the occasion will bej the most brilliant soda! gathering j Kineo Lent began. Fashionable women will Ik- well] ?represented In Hie list of patronesKCi The following have I eeh asked to act -'s patron* for (he concert: Mesdaiiies ?lohn Skelton Williams, liunsdon Gary, .lohn Gdke, dr.. Will trim Todd. Uall.nu r.orksdaJe. William N?rthrop. Arnilstead I rvyeilford, J. Alston Cabell, Jordan I.cake. William Crump Tucker. Mdiiiund Ktrpdwlck. Churlcs Robins, Malvcrn C. 1'a.tlerHon, .John S llarwood, James Allison Ilodg. s. Georgvj Bryan; Charles K. Whltlock, John M urica. Raymond VJarcln. Heorre WiirrMi. T. A- Gary, jyaii Malt by, St. George Bryan, Krank Iiiiki-, K. A. 11 ben, Hdward Cai Ischl Williamson Tal ley, .lohn R Williams. George Ben Johnston. E I. Remiss. Tteuiiolds, Horace Hav.es. Beverly Munford. Stuart McGuJre, A R. Holla dny, Charles Meredith, Wyndham Mere? dith, K. c Mayo. E ?. N'oltlrig. Gran vilie Valentine, Barton Wise. Charles Davenport, Edward Wllllo, George R. Ca tin on/ P H Mayo, Milton Marcuse, Sam Cohen, t'I are nee M Milser, Isaac Marcuse, ?'. Scott Parrlsh, Charles E. Holling, Caskle Cabeil. Llewellyn Me- \ Veigli, Uridaey, P. 10. Johnson. Bayard ; Philip Hliirigtori, Frederick Phiasarits, ' P. I, Conn nest, Stewart Bryan, Julien i g.1 1 i' - . - ae r SI.50 Clluloid Hand Mirrors sale price, 85c .SI.25 ones for r DC J PIANOS. Oldest in America. Best in the World. Fifth and (irace Streets. New Spring Suits, $24.75 BIG VALUES Kitchen Cabinets. Are highest quality, lowest priced. ?a nmiii i hihi if* The Bread of Quality. NOLDE BROS. rjaggragar frraywcTHiuxa, n^rjiZLUxu^rM. LUM'jjj.r*?&xrzjzxra FURNITURE COMPANY SPECIAL SALE 1429 E. Main St. 117 W. Broad St. | A. B. C. Capitol Wrapped loaf "The best bread you ever tasted." Wrapped In ws.xcd paper?not touch fed by human hands until It Is served ?n your table. 8c. at Vonr Grocer's. JAMBIHCA.V MRI?Al) ANI? MAKING CHI, 6. B. 10. 12 iS. LelKh Street. Harrison II III. J, Taylor Hllyaon, Cotes- i worth Plnokncy, Richard Henry liar- | ?a,.., !, p. ii. K?nsten. I.'on Wallersteiri, Philip Powers, C, H. Montague, William G; Neal, J Calvin Stewart, .lame:, R. Gordon; LahBliorno Putney, Wal tor Mllos; William I'. Peplo. Stuart i Hum", Hugh Campbell, Henry Cabcll, ! W. M, Habilston, Arthur Serlvcnor, Henry T. Melony, W. s Forbes. A. i Beirnc Blair, Thomas ' liry Johnson, | A. G. i'oung;, Andrew I'izzlni. John ; Lyons. Marcuse, Fred W. Scott, E. Ban. i dbiph Williams, William Massle, Ash- | tori Starke, William H; White, William 1 R. Trlgg, William Royall, Saunders, S. I W. Travers; Alfred T. Harri.-. L. M. i I W 11 lams, Thomas Scott. C olumbia i ; Walker, c G Walker, George A. Gib? son. R'-v.-ls. Barton II. Grundy, Hubert] ! Leigh. Jr.. Julien Harrison, Ormond | ' Voting, Tom Carter, Preston Cocko, ' A. R. Walker, Isaac Davenport. Archer Anderson. Henry Baskerv?ie, John Brunch. Wltherapooh; John Murphy. 1 Bos her, Ru th erf oord, II ob son, Wprtiiant, Palrnore, Barton, Marcuse, Tennant. Waller Morton. Coke, Williams. Atkin? son, Parrish. Davenport. Branch, H. D; Christian, Anderson, Smith. Rolling. W. T. Reed, Charles D. liurus. .litmos 11. Dooley, Herbert Jackson, Adolph Dill. | James G. Tlnsley, Saunders Hobsori, j Joseph M. Bosebaum. Arthur H Straus, j H. Ik Levy. 1. V.. Morris. .Meyer Klrsh. j Mrs. liickok, Harrison. Misses: Frances Scott, Eine Uijtiieh, Page, Belle Per- j kins, Stringfeilow. Katherinc llawes. Sally ?eahe, Mary Johnston. Katie ' Scott. Mary Williams. Messrs II? toy ... Anderson. Logii Page. I.ilburn j Myers and Dr. White. Rack I'roni Alhciiturlc. i < Mrs. Egbert Heigh; Jr.. *nd Miss Carolyn Martin, who have been week? end guests of Mrs. V. T. Randolph, In Albernarle county, have returned to rRlchmohd. Mrs Iieigli and Miss Mar? tin have several times visited Mrs. ! Randolph at ' Kstoutevllle." which Is the old Coles idace. and one of life most beautiful estates in Albernarle county. ) A l Old Point. , Mi.-s Grace' Perkins If spending some utlrne with friends- at Old Point Coro ! fort. Va . where sh" Is enjoying the i fest?vltleit given in honor of tin- return ! of (he South Atlantic squadron, now in Hampton Roads. Mis Perkins was entertained at a beautiful dinner Sat | urday evening on board the Nebraska, going afterward to the big ball given at Ho- ChamberHn Hotel, which was on of the most brilliant functions that lias lie en given at old Point this sea? son. Miss Perkins also attended a luncheon given on board the Idaho on Sunday, and hits been present at a number of functions given for the ofll eers of the returning battleships. Vifltors Entertained; Miss Anne French H?ge has sent out invitations for a tea to tie given on Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock In her home. 1601 West Grace Street. Miss H?ge'.? tea is in compliment to Miss Gilkcrson, of St aunton, who Is her guest. Mrs. Gcor;:c Randolph Cannon will j entertain at tea this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Terhun , ?? New Jersey, better known as "Marion Garland." Mrs. Tor liitne is visiting her brother, s. If Hawes. In Richmond. Prominent Kngngi-incn t. The Raltimore Evening Sun contains the following: '?Mrs. Eugen" McDonnell has an? nounced the engagement of her daugh? ter. Miss Rath lern McDonnell, and Thomas Harold Vlckery. Miss Mc? Donnell is a beautiful girl, who made her debut two winters ago at the first Monday german, and has since been one of tin- most admired young wo? men In society. She Is a granddaughter of the late Dr. John Chilton, of War rcnton, Va.. and is prominently con I rieeted in that state. Mr. Vlckery is the second son of Mr. and Mrs Edward M. Viokery, and a brother of Mrs. j Charles Playford, Miss Mabel Vlckery i and Stephen G. Vlckery. He is one of trie most popular young men j in (own. am! is a member of the Raltl , more club, the Green Spring Valley j Hunt Club and the Junior Cotillion j Club. The marriage will take place ' in the autumn." Alls* Booker Here. Mis- Bettie Hooker, who has recently returned from abroad, and is the guest of her -mother at the University cfs? Virginia, is- spending a few days with Mi.- - Maii.m M"nde In Richmond. Miss Booker's voice has charmed the most exclusive circles of Europe, and her lUusicales given since her return in Virginia have been largely attended. She will probably return to the Uni? versity of Virginia to-morrow. Returned From Abroad. Air. and Mrs. George J. Soay have' returned after a year's absence abroad' and have opened their home at 1215 West Franklin Street. Mr. and Mrs. Seay expect to leave within the ne.\t two week- for New York, leaving that city later for Canada, where they ex? pect to spend the summer months. A ppronchlug Wedding*. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Allen, of Lorraine, Vn., have announced the en? gagement and approaching marriage of their daughter. Ethel, to E. Garland T tick er, of this city. Mrs. Eliis T. Raker, of Frede rick's lung, announces Hie engagement of her daughter, Miss Margaret Sneud Raker, to* Alan Wingdcld Graves, of Baltimore. The wedding will take place blaster week. The engagement has hern announced of Miss Jessie Vlckroy Armstrong, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. An? thony W. Armstrong, of Alexandria, to llarrie Moran, of Washington; The marriage will take place Thursday. March HO, in Alexandria, and will be a very quibt affair. Miss Charley Warnock lias issue,! in? vitations to the marriage of her sister. Mary Lillian, to Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, the ceremony to be performed on the morning of Tuesday. April is. at 12 o'clock, in Trinity Cathedral, Tokio. Japan. Miss War nock was for? merly front Atlanta, Gn? but lor two i years has lived in Tokio with her sis? ter, who is' a missionary of the Pro? testant Episcopal Church. Rev. St George Tucker is president of si. I Paul's College, Tokio. Go is a son of the Rt. Rev. Hcvcrly l>. Tucker, Bishop] Coadjutor of Southern . irglnlu. and for many years lived In Norfolk. M nrrlnuc Viinoiiiu'cd. Th.- marriage of Miss ltni>y Eliza? beth JMcKenS and Oliver Harold Carper, which took place on February -I. Rev. R. rr. Potts ofilelating, has been an- ' pounced. The bride formerly made he/ home in Halifax comity, N. C, and Mr. Carper It from Raleigh county, \V. Va. Both have been living in Rich? mond for some Hole, niinl expect to make their home here Meuelinni?IIciimIiik. Mrs. Olivia Henderson Henning, of Powliafan, announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Nellie Gertrude, to Lloyd (';,>;< Meacham, son of Or. and Mrs. Edwin Meecbam. also 01 Povvhatan county. The wedding is to be cele? brated some tino- In June, and will take place in Washington, I?. C, at the home of friends of the hrlde. KnuHuemeu t A iiiiomiced. An engagement of Interest to Jew-i Ish circles announced Sunday evening | at a social gathering at the: home ol j Mrs. J. Lciiesky'. of this city, r?nnet?., of Hampton Va.. is that of her daugh? ter, Miss Sarah Lenesky, to Louis <iru-| schlnsky, of Richmond Auioiig those present were tin Rev. Shefferman. Mrs, 1. [,epn:|in, of .Newport News; Mr. and; Mrs. S. J. London. Mr. and Mrs Abe Marks, of East Broad street; Mr. an.: Mi s. Pussainnnnck, of Hast Main Street; Mr. and Mrs. Eisner and Mis.- Uella . Eisner, of East Main Street, and Mis Fanul< and Mattle Bennau and Mist Adelanski, Mr. and Mrs. Gruschlnsky. Mr. and Mis. B, Newman, Mr. and Mrs., I?. P?ssain?heck, Mis-- Sarah Born- j stein. Mr. ami Mrs. Rosensteln. Mrs. j London, Mrs. Samuel Eisner, Jr.. and | Samuel and Benjamin Lenesky. In ntul Out of Town. Ensign Russell Cronshaw, U; S. N., expects to spend the week-eml a- the guest of Ids parents, Mr. and Mrs vv A. f'reiisbaw, in this city. Mrs. William R. Gray and Mrs. Oeo. W Harrington have returned from a two months' stay In Florida and Cuba: Mrs. r:. W. Forsyth and Miss Char? lotte Forstyh are spending some tlthfi in Ashland as' the guests of Mrs. For-1 syth's brother, l>r. Goodwin. Mrs. Henry Fairfax; of LoudqUn j county, Is the guest of relatives in this! city. I .Mrs. Thomas Smyth has returned to TO SLEEP Mrs. Martin Explains About Her Experience And Tells What Saved Her Life. Rivcsyille, W. Va?M of this place, says: ''For three years l| Blfcrcd with womanly troubles. ! had I drawing-down feelings and 1 had sili h pains in my back and side! I was net von-, and could not sleep at night'. The doctor j could not help the lie said I would have to lie operated on j before I could get bettet, so I thought 1 1 would try ti iiic; ' "a'rtiui! I t< ok tin- <'ardui treatment, and now I am entirely well, j 1 run sure Cardui saved my life." For more than half a century* Cardui j has been used successfully to prevent un j necessary pains caused by womanly trou? bles, such as headache, backache, side ' ache, dragging sensations; etc. Cardui i-- a woman's tonic?a strength? ening medicine fr>r women, made from j itiprc-dieiits that act specifically on the womanly organs, and thus help to build up the womanly constitution to glowing good health. Cardui pocs. to the spot?reaches the trouble?relieves the symptoms and drive? away the cause. If you are a woman, suffering from any symptoms of womanly trouble, take Car duil It will help you. i N. ft.?Write to Ladies' Advisory Dept., i Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, ! Trim., for Special Instructions and o-l-page [book, "Home Treatment for Women," sent hi plain wrapper on request. ?? _ ? ? Engraved Ask to see our latest styles. Bookmen, Stationers, Engravers, 629 E. Broad. For All Occasions. 5 VV. Broad Street. Our Bread has a homelike flavo.*. Rest ingredients, improved factlitici expert bakers ate ihc "reason^ why." 516 East Marshall Street, 5U1 West Broad Street tK.l'.-. ... ??? 'i1 '..- _ Special midwinter prices for re upholstering parlor suites. Von can pay us in weekly or monthly installments neutralizes the destructive acids of the mouth?cleanses, preserves and beautifies the teeth, and imparts purity and fragrance to the breath. Richmond after spendin? some tinie hi RnRimorc. Mrs. Thomas Scott has returned to Richmond after Visiting her mother, Mis. John McCill, In i'etcisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Seiden Taylor are iliel guests of C. L. Pet fit at his honie inj Norfolk. Miss Nannie McCrcery has returned ' to the city, after visiting her sister. Mrs. btiff Green, in Frcderlcksburg. Mrs. Hi more Ilotchkiss has returned to Richmond, after a .shot', stay In Philadelphia. Miss Beatrice Sterling, of New fork, i is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Korr' Branch; I M.sf Josephine Kllett lias retuined to New York, after visiting friends and relatives here Mr. and Mrs. X. Reime Blair are spending some time Iii Atlantic City, Mr. and Mrs R. I ja tinier Gordon wilj J leave town to-day to spend ten days in tlie South. Miss Hester Riddel), of Petersburg. Is visiting friends here. Edwin C. Laird has returned from j 0 stay of two weeks in Atlantic City. J nuieii improved In health Miss Lily Quarles, who has been i visiting friends here, lias returned to Petershiii g Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miidgins, of Newport News. Va., ar<- visiting Mrs. II \V. Sears in this city. Mr. and Mrsi S. R. Gentry lave re? turned to Fredericksburg, alter spend? ing a few days in this city Mr.i. J. M. Lunghorne, of Richmond. ' is In Charlbttesyillc for a short visit. . Miss Mary Walker, of this City, who has been visiting relatives In Redford City, spent the week-end in Lvtich- j burg. j Miss Marguerite Waist rum ? of Roan- i Okie, Is the guest of friends in Rich? mond for several weeks, Mrs. A. M. Johnson. of Newport New?, is the guest of relatives in this city. Sen rig hf?Hoc art. [Special to T: e TimesTDispntch ] Washington, X. c. March " I A beautiful home wedding was solemn? ized in this city this morning at 11 o'clock at the home of Mr. find Mrs. Frank 11 Rollins, on West Second Street, when their sister, Miss Mar Kathalcen B?gart, became the bride of Rev. Henry n. Searlght. pastor .if the First Presbyterian Church, of this city; The home was decorated In palms, ferns and other potted plants, carrying out a color scheme of green and white. To the strains of Mendels? sohn's "Wedding March," pliived bv Mrs. naniel R. Packard, the ' bridal party entered the front parlor. Flr'Ai caihe Charles R Morton an i Gilbert R. Bogard, groomsmen, and followlni; them were the little ribbon hearer-- i Masters Frank II. Rollins, Jr. and Daniel R. Packard. Jr. Immediately preceding the bride came Mrs. F. II Rollins. The bride next entered with her brother-in-law. Frank If. Rollins, and was me; v.y the groom and his best man, R. O. Moss Together they stool before Rev. Mr. Rallou while he spoke the words making them man and wife. I Mir ing the cet emonv the strains of Schubert's "Serenade" were wafted through the room. The bride Is a daughter of the kite Colonel D. N. and Mary A. Rogart. and Is nri<- of Washington's most attractive young women. Mr Searight has been the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city for several years, and is greatly beloved bv all who know him. Only a few Intimate friends and relatives of the bride and groom were present, together with the members of the session of the Presbyterian Church and their wives. The hrlrie and crroom left on the 10:-! 5 morning train for a wedding I tour North, after which they will be j at home in this city about April L\ Dr. lt. H. Hart. [Special to Tl c Tlmes-Dlspatch.l ! Frederlcksbtirg, Va.j March 21.?-Dr. I R. H. Hart, formerly of this city", died at Iiis home. In Rl Paso, Texas, and Hie body was brought here, urglvlhq to? night. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon from St. George's Episcopal Chinch. The body was es? corted by Masons from the Lodge at El Paso. Texas, of which he was a member! The burial here will be with Masonic honors by Lodge No. I. of this city, and interment made In the llarl lot in the fit v < Icrhetory. WII.1.1A MSn l Rfi iviI.T, I IF. 1.1 ? GOOD ROADS WORK (Special to The Times-Dispatch. 1 William.-burg, Va,, March 'Jh- Irt special session here to-day. the Wll iinmsburg City Council appropriated the sum of S500 as a contribution to the Richmond-Newport News sand clay road, and pledged such further financial aid as the city's revenues will allow. The members present informally agreed to increase the tax rate Fi cents on the hundred dollars, if necessary, to add to the road fund. President Frank Darling, of Hamp? ton, and L. B. Manvillo, of Newport News, of the Coed Road-; Association, were here to attend the mooting of the Council, and expressed themselves as much pbased with the liberality of the WlIHamshurg authorities'. Mr Man Vlllo .-aid work would begin on the road carlv in April. On Trial for Murder. [Special to Tl.c T.llhdsVDlHpntch ! Henderson, N. ?'. March 21.?-Fred f'rudup and John Mills, colored, hc.ee sow. wert? arraigned befo're Mayor Powell at 10 o'clock to-day. charged with the murder of James Hunt, col? ored , in n negro school house- at Kli trell. Eight or nine witnesses were e.\a mined. 11 any Candidate* Running. I Special to The TImes-Dispatuh, i Newberii, N C. March JI The Dem oerntic primaries have been called for April 11. and the numerous candidates are now at work. Mayen C. l Mc? Carthy will be opposed by J, ll Wed doll, ?I present one of the Aldermen. For chief of police there are already live candidates, chief Hprgett is run? ning again and opposed to him are J, W. Warrington; c. I >. F.ulcher, c. Rup? loh and w. II. Oriflln. Nearly e\ ory ward has from three to live candldal/'S for Alderman, and the only oflleers who will not he opposed are Tax Collector J. .1. Tolson und ( ity Clerk F T. I'at tcrsen. Insurance Will Cover at Least Tan o-Tliirds of This Amount. BLAZE IS VERY STUBBORN Much Assistance Given by Fire Departments From Other Cities. . j I Special to The- Tinies-bispa teli: | Staunton, Va., March 21.-?As in most j ordinary Cuts. OaTdfOt tluuriug after the conllagratlon of last nicht and this! rnbvhinf; reduces considerably first es- j ttiiiates of loss. The estimate of loss > '?n buildings I? now placed at aboul $67,500, with insurance of $:;:?.!>ou. atid'1 on stocks of $73.000, with ihsurnhec of ? $4inSO0, the total being $lil;ipO ntn\\ $86.200. Probably when tills is tlgured down closer the entire loss will come! within $125,060. with two-thirds In? surance. The losses on buildings a re I distributed as follows: Mrs. (Catherine Brown, three build-;! Ines, $20.000, with insurance of $in,100;| White Star Mills, or Staunton Milling | Company, and another building, $1::.- | 00?. ivlth Insurance ol $9,000; U W. II. l'eyton. $0(000, Insurance; $1,550: T j. Kbunliiati, $5,000, insurance, $1,800; N, L. Wehn, $1,000, no insurance; M?s. T. -V. Davis. $3.000, Insurance. $1.000; C W. Brown. $2,500, Insurance. $600. Partial lassies on buildings fully cov? ered by insurance: bowman Brothers on Beverly Hotel. ?10,0o0; It. 1.1 Strat? um on new jobbing grocery building and other buildings. 12.500; M. Hotinl han. S 1,000; .lohn Knightly, $500; .1. A. Wise. S1 .enfi. j. A. Kauver, $500; Wil? liam Donovan, $500j Mrs. S. T. Thorn hurt;, of Thornburg's big barn, $1,500; j;. G. Blcklo estate. $500; itrskino Coal! and Hand Company. $1,000, und slight damage to various buildings not es tiinii 1 edj The loss.: on stocks with insurance are: M. Klvltghati & Company. $15.000; insurance $9,500; Crum Brother. $15.. 000. insurance $12.100; W. S. Gay hart. $i,j00, insurance $<">'?"; I.. C. Bosser man. $4.000. insurance $2.000; Ed riore. ?5'J0. no insurance: .1. E. Hanger, $2.0"'?i li" Insurance; Neff & Clemincr, $25.666 = insu ranee $d2.950i w. 1:. Tribhetti 12.-, 500, Insurance $500; >;. A. Brown. $2,000,' insurance $1.500; .lohtjsori Harvester I Company, $1,500, covered by in stir- | ance; G. !?:. Elise. 3G0O. fully covered;; it. C. Braxtoii, $1,000, covered; A. T. | Moore, $4,000, on furniture in I l?tet | Beverley; fully covered; 3lore Fife Discovered; The lire was gotten under control about . A. Mi, but an hour later, about the time the tire departments; arrived from Clifton Forge, II arrlsonburg ;ind Chorlottesviilo, tire was discovered In the fifth story of the Hotel Beveriev ti \NuS WOUL Could Lay Pin in Cracks. Four Long Years of Eczema. Only Relief in Scratching. Used One Set of Cuticura Remedies. Hands Entirely Well. "T can truthfully say Cuticura Reme Hies have cured me of four long years of eczema. About four years ago I notice.) some little pimple? coming on my lit tie finger, and not giving it any attention, it soon became worse and spread all over my hands. If I would have them in water for a long time, they would burn like> fire and large cracks would come. I could lay a pin in th'nn. After using all the salves I could think of, I went to three different doctors, !>uv all Hid me no good. Tho only relief 1 got was scratching. "So after hearing so much about the wonderful Gutieurn Komeyiies, I pur uhased one complete set, and after using theih three flays my hands werr much better. Today my hands are entirely ?veil, one set Weine; all 1 used. " (Signed) Mieis Etta Narber, R. F. P. 2, Spring Lake. Mich., Sept. 2f>, 101O. No stronger evidence than this could be given of the success and economy of tiie Ctiticura Remedies in the treatment of torturing, disfiguring humors of the ikih. A single hot batn with Cuticura Soap and a gentle enoinong with Cuti? cura Ointment are often sufficient to atTord immediate relief in the most dls ilrig coses and permit rest and sleep vheil a!! else fails. Cuticura Scan and ; Ointment are equally effective in pre ; serving, purifying tincl beautify inc. tho ..in. scalp, hair and hands. Otitiourn ; Sonj) (250.) and Ctiticura Ointment C?Oc.) are sold throughout tho world, i S.emi to Potter Thug &. 1'horn, Corp., j cole props.. !:<.r> Columbus Ave., Bo? toil, tor free Cuticiirh Booklet on the I ??,.- ?.,. -nt of c-'r. npd c.-nltt troubles. lt?U - ssard C< They lai e In front. Carried exclu? sively by us. 1 The Corset Shop, 317 N. Fifth Street. ! Mrs. A. .1. PYI.E, Prop. -.-_. The Best in FURNITURE Alv/.ayf Sydnor k Hundley, Inc. See the Beautiful New Yeritc j Suits Now on Display. Baylor-Yarkrough Co. Good Values in FURNITURE AND MATTINGS 1418-1*120 K. Main Street. Pay what you will, you can not j at any price, purchase a greater value in Stylt-, Beauty, Comfort and Wear. "Che new 44PATRICIAN" lasts for spring and summer em? brace tlic latest and smartest, shapes and most modish effects? in every desired leather; Shoes for all occasions to match any gown or costume. under ? metal roof. The Charlotios vtlle flro company had n steam engine and this saved the building, as ttio Stiiuntoti department was engaged eisowhere. All the visiting companies took part In subduing the tires, and did good service, coming on the scene fresh with the Staun ton firemen ex? hausted. This afternoon lire was discovered In il..- basement of the building on South Augusta Street, owned by the Ersklne Codi and Coke Company, and occupied by II. ('. Brnxton. merchandise broker. Oils were found burning, but local j firemen flooded the place and soon put i; out; The origin of the tiro has never been found, and no one knows In which I building it started, so rapid was the j progress east and west on Johnson Street. But for n favorable change In the wind, the less might have been five tlines as great. There was never any scarify of water, and the local firemen handled the tire with great skill and efllcli ncy, hampered to some extent by lack of hose. Plans are being made to rebuild at. once practically all of the burned dis? trict Staun toil's next greatest fire occurred ten years ago this month, when part of the same district was burned over, causing n loss of about. ?60,000. witli fair Insurance. 1?. W. Crum and M. Klvlighan. who were heavy losers In the present fire, j also lost considerably In that fire. The j lire, except at the Hotel Boverloy, was I In the district devoted to handling hay. grain, fertilizers, seeds and agricultural implements, and most of the stocks destroyed were these articles. Railway Company Seeks to Estop Suit for Damages. I special to The Times-Dispatch.] Raleigh, N. C. .March 21.?The right of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad i'ompany to plead the payment of benefits through the relief department o| the railroad as an estopal of suit, for damages for Injuries sustained by an employe, whore an clement of negli? gence on the part of the railroad com? pany enters Into the ease, is involved in a suit. Hie anpea! in which was argued in (he Supreme Court to-dny. It is King vs. Bailroad Company, from New II. mover. Counsel ate Juni us Davis, for the railroad company; and Woodus Kellutn. for the plaintiff. The Supreme Court will rule in the ease later. It required less than ten minutes this morning for the Supreme Court to dis poso of the entire calendar of appeals from tit,. Seventh District, there being only two cases docketed. The only argument was In tie- case of State vs. .1. V Knill;, from Itpbcson county, in which the l.-sue is as to (he jurisd'e Uph of th. Superior Court to try on n charge of a nuisance consisting of cursing on the public highway. The (!. fen so insists thai the caso is one in which magistrates have exclusive Ju? risdiction through chapter 25. public laus of BIOS, special session. The other appeal was Itowen vs. Perkins, front Columbus' county, a civil action. A charter was issued to-day for the roiisinbeth City Athletic Association, capital $a,060. by W. T. Old. O I". C.il ; bert ami others. for maintaining itliletlc park, naseball and other sports i for public patronage. j K l\ A yd let! appeared as counsel for ' the petitioners to-day in the proceed? ings before the Corporation Commis? sion against the Norfolk and Southern and the Atlantic Coast l.ine for a re? cently inaugurated wharfage charge made on freight delivered to the rail? road companies, by steamboats in Now 1 born, Rllzabeth City ami Washington, the charge being 20 cents per ton. Mr Aydlett is counsel especially for the priitnmond Transportation Company. With him appealed Manager M K. King, of the nrummond i'ompany. Ap? pearing for the railroad companies were Mr. Terry. Colone! H. C. II udgihs nnd 13. t> Bugg, of the Norfolk and Southern, Mr. Bugg being freight traflle manager, ami Colonel Ifudgins assistant to the president ot the rail? road company, The counsel for peti? tioners insist that the wharfage charge is an unjust elTori on the par: of the railroad companies to handicap water transportation out of Norfolk for these Ch roll nil points, and counsel for the railroad company answer that there Is no such purpose, and that it is purely a just method of getting from tin steamboat companies their propor? tion of the cost of the maintenance of tin wharves that arc as esscntl.il to tie interest-; of the steamboats as to the railroad companies. The commis? sion has reserved ruling. laiHrliiburg flro wing. Washington, 1 >. C. March Jl rlnburg. N. (.'.. according to t ie ihir teonth census, had a population ;>f ': iu IftlO, as compared with 1,331 in moo. New Location, . N. VV. 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