The case against L. M. Vaughan, arrested on a charge of obtaining $15 from E. L. Massey under false pretenses, was dismissed in Police Court yesterday.

Kindergarten Festival Today.
The annual Kindergarten Game Festival, in which all the kindergarten children of the city will participate, will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at William Byrd Park.

Musical Tonight.
A musical for the benefit of the improvement fund of the Church of the Epiphany will be held tonight, beginning at 8 o'clock, at Parish Hall, Barton Heights.

James River Excursion To City Point and Return Sunday, May 28 Steamer Haven Belle will leave City Wharf Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Returning, leave City Point at 6 P. M. Round Trip Fare, 75c. Go and See the Wizard City Hopewell, Chauffeur's Outfits. Several new models of Suits reached us yesterday. Materials that are right for service, appearance and comfort. Caps, Gloves, Leggings, Dusters and all other necessities. Gans-Rady Company.

MRS. CLARKE PARDONED BY GOVERNOR STUART Former Richmond Woman, Convicted of Highness, Released From Hopewell Jail. Governor Stuart yesterday issued a pardon to Mrs. Mary L. Clarke, formerly of Richmond, but recently confined in  The Hopewell Jail. Mrs. Clarke was convicted of bigamy, upon her own statement, but immediately the entire court and jury signed a petition to Governor Stuart for pardon. 