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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
GEOlOGY CLASS
SEES WEYER's GAVE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA STU
DENTS MAKE DELIGHTFUL
EXCURSION.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Nov
i2.-The class Of general geology OF
the University OF Virginia has just re-
turned from q trip to Meyers Cave,
Shenandoah county. under the leader
ship OF DIR. ]. S. Grasty. OF the Uni
vereity. This was the second pilgrim
age Of Its kind, the other being sew
enty-nve years ago. when Prof. VIM b.
Rogers took his geology class through
the cave.
The party. consisting Of about TWEEN
fy-one men. made the trip from Staun :
ton TO Meyers Cave, distance of
about twenty-five miles over the ceie-
hrated Valley Pike. in five automo-
biies, Arrived at the cave they were
met by Mr.. W. r. Harnsberger, who
had been engaged 10 conduct them
through the cave.
The entrance to the cave Ia about
half way up the side of ia ridge
known as Cave Hill. The cave n now
well lighted by electricity Its tenn
perature is about fifty-t~o degrees the
year round, and it's floor is perfectly
dry. both OF which facts are very CON
ducive 10 the comfort OF the sight
seer. The cave is divided into cham
hers the first Of which liz called the
chamber OF the Sentinels. because Of
the fact that large stalagrnites guard
the entrance In this room.
The next room is called Solonon's
Temple Solomons throne is here rep
resented by a formation of the rock,
the ceiling is canopied with richly
coiored curtains OF stone. and other
striking resembIances 10 the furniture
Uf a handsome foutr aFe apparent. In
the geological garden there are images
in the stone of several animals. The
ball room is 100 feet long by 30 feet
wide, and about Is or 80 feet in height.
The floor is perfectly level. and ma
tnre has provided n pedestal for the
musicians. and an immense bass drum
which gives out sonorous tones when
struck.
The Senate Chamber has a gallery
extending across the entire width of
the room The Robbers Den is n
chamber with several dark cavernous
Ieeesses.
The Inferno IL the largest chamber,
extending for some five hundred feet
Among the other chambers OF the cave
are the Cathedral the Shell Room, the
Bridal Chamber the Garden of Eden.
the Grand Canyon and Jefferson Hall
The guide pointed out all the points
az interest. and the trip consumed
nearly two hours. TO the geology class
The calcium formations of the cave
proved very instructive, and the roads
az Augusta county are II revelation TO
Tidewater Nirginians.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
LAW INADEQUATE TO
ENFORCE EDUCATION

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NORTON. VA. Nov. 12.--Tho.
Wise County Teachers Association,
In session here, Saturday adopted
resolution favoring compulsory sdu-
cation for the county. Later anoth-
err resolution was introduced seeking
to have the body 90 on record A.
favoring an election on tho QuesA,n
as soon az 1t could be had. After \
rather long and animated discussion
II was laid on tho table. the polat
being made that the law. ~ II now
stands. 10 inadequate to the enforce
ment Of compulsory education. The
association pledged Its support to any
amendment to the present law maxi
ing compulsory education q thing In
fact and In truth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
To Survey Road,

HOUSTON. VA, Nov. Estate
Highway Commissioner Wilson has
sent Civil Engineer l.. D. Henley to
make a survey Of road to be con-
structed south OF Dan river. and
which will extend from a point about
three miles east Of South Boston in
the direction of Buffalo Springs. In
Mecklen county. This road
which win be of gray soil, will meas
ure 20 feet; 1s-foot roadbed with Z
foot drainage ditch on either side.
The work will be done under the
supervision of Mr.. ]. w. johnson. OF
Houston
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
BUSINESS STOPS
TO HONOR DEAD

LEESRURG. VA. Nov l2--By order
OF the Mayor. Edward T. Adams. all OF
the business houses OF the town were
closed yesterday afternoon during the
funeral services at the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William II. Thomas.
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas were asphyx-
lated by fumes Of gas from a coal stove
Wednesday night, the latter being dead
when found. and her husband dying
Thursday night. at twelve O'Clock.
MFR. Thomas was in his eighty fourth
year, and had resided in Leesburg FOR
half "a century. Until the past few
years, he conducted large tinware
and plumbing establishment here
His wife was seventy five years of
age. and was formerly Miss Mary
Kelly. They had no children and lived
alone at their horne here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
HUBBARD TRIAL
SET FOR TUESDAY

LIVINGSTON. VA, Nov. 1.-THE
trial of Ben Hubbard, for the shooting
and killing of DIR. James c. Petit. n
member OF the staff OF Governor Mann,
in this place some weeks ago, will take
place ON Tuesday. Much interest CEN
ters in the coming trial. That Hubbard
will plead insanity is now the general
belief There Ia not the slightest dan
ger of any trouble on the part OF the
people here rs everything is quiet. Jack
Lee. the well known Lynchhurg GRIM
inal lawyer VIII defend the prisoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
FREDERICKSBURG
FULL DEMOCRATIC
FOR FIRST TIME siNCE DAYS OF
REApUsTERs COUNTY RE.
CLAIMED.

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F'REDERICKSBUR G, VA, Nov. IL.
One OF the surprises OF the late cleo
ton in this locality was tho defeat OF
Mr. c. A. Bryan. Republican. by My
George w. Herring. Democrat for cleA
of Stafford county. Neither party made
any nominations for the Office. but
the two gentlemen were the accepted
candidates for the respective parties.
Mr., Bryan had been connected with
the office for forty-two years, twelve
years as deputy for his father. who was
clerk during that time, and for the
past thirty years as clerk OF the ooun-
ty. Mr.. Bryan has made satisfactory
clerk to the people OF the county es-
pecially 30 to the legal fraternity. and
had the reputation in the auditor
once In Richmond as being ~ good
clerk as any in the State.
Mr.. Herring Ia a native Of Maryland.
coming to Virginia about fifteen years
ago. settling at Wide Water. and en-
gaglng In business there. His energy
and business qualifications soon won
for him a standing In the county. He
married Miss Waller. daughter Of the
Col. Withers Waller who at the time
tof his death was proprietor Of the noted
wide Water Fishing Shore. This 10 Mr..
Herrings first entry into politics
tnOuKH Uo NdS oce>u IN active WOEkSI
for his party since locating in the
county Mr.. Herring has all the auali-
fications necessary for a fine clerk. and
his friends predict for him a bright
future.
This Is the first time since 1879 that
the Democrats have had complete con-
troll OF the county. Before that time
1t was one Of the strongest Democratic
counties In hte State. but In 1879. IT
the beginning Of tho readjuster move
ment under the leadership OF the late
Dun Green. the county went over
whelmingly for tho readjustcrs. Mr..
Dun Green defeating General Fitxhugh
Lee for the Legislature. much to the
modification. and surprise Of the whole
State.
Stafford county IL the home Of United
States Revenue Collector Lowery. OF
Richmond. and the Republicans. with
few Democrats, had begun TO think
Mr.. Bryan's hold OH the office eQualed
that OF Alvah Martin. Of Norfolk coun.
ty.
The Democrats Of Stafford are now
recognizing that they have come into
their own again and claim that 1t Will
be cold day In June before Repub-
lican will ever hold an once OF any
note In the county again.
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Especial to The Richmond virginian.l
HOUSTON. VA. Nov. IA con.
tract has been let by Mr.. J. w. Johns
son and w. H Edmunds to John
Hamilton for immediate construction
OF a small store building between
those Of J. Fl. Hankins and n. C.
Wood. The plans call for an attrac-
tive building. and whom completed
VIII be occupied by DR.. W. Nacon
Smiley an q drug store and ONCE.
Modern furnishings Will be put In
both the store proper and ONCE Of
Dr. Smiley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
HORSE SHOW, NEW
YORK.
Personally Conducted Excursion

c. 4 o. and Old Doninion 3. =. Co.
400 p. NJ. Saturday, November 18th,
connecting at Norfolk. without trans
fer. with Old Dominion steamer. leav-
ing Norfolk 700 p. NJ. arriving New
trip. including meals and state-room
on steamer; tickets good for ten days.
Parlor cars, Richmond to Newport
News
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
Minister R6sisy,s.

Especial 10 The Richmond VirginIan.)
IARRISONBURG. VA. Nov. L.
Rev. q. q. Bundiek has resigned
from the pAstprAts Of the Singers
Glen Baptist church ~ accept call
u eehuyllFs Nelson rlstss.a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
Hssthaville Marriage.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
HEATHSNILLE. VA. Nov. 12.-Miss
Kate Marion Lewis and Mr.. Cyrus b.
Haynie, both of Ophelia. Northunber
land county were married by Rev
James F.. Massey.
The directors OF the Northern Neck
Telegraph and Telephone Company.
have decided to establish a central Of
flee in the postoffice at Reedville, in
the lower end of Northumberland
county The company will also run
a copper metallic circuit from Warsaw,
Richmond county, to Fredericksburg,
al a cost of $1,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13

a bouquet OF white chrysanthemums
Miss Marguerite Mathew was the
flower girl and wore white lace
frock with pale blue ribbons, and
carried a basket Of pink roses. The
bride entered the drawing-room with
her uncle. DIR. William Howson Zalt-
cell, of Boston. formerly Of Balti-
more. by whom she was given away.
She wore gown Of white satin
yelled with chiffon and trimmed
with Irish point, and a tulle veil fas-
tened with bandsau OF orange bios
soma Her bouquet was q prsaenta-
tion one of Bride roses and lilies OF
the valley. A small reception follow
ed, after which the bride and bride
groom left for a wedding journey.
Invitations lssusd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred &. Keck have Is
sued invitations for tho marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Rosa Alvin keck
to Mr.. Frank Arthur Hall. The cere-
mony viii take place on "Wednesday
evening. November 10. at $50 o'clock
at the home OF the bride. Mr.. Hall and
his bride will 30 North on their we'd
ding trip, and will be at home after
November 20, at 230s Fairmount
avenue.
Mrs. William L. Royal 10 expected
to return tonight from Trenton. N. j..
where she has been visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Barker Gunmere Hamill.
Mrs. Adolph Osterloh and Mrs. Doug
las Vanderhoof have returned from
Baltimore where they were guests OF
Mrs. Thomas McElderry.
Mrs. Charles G. Johnson. who has
been visiting relatives in Raleigh. n.
e. has returned to Richmond.
Rev s. s. Lambeth, D. D., of Bedford
City, Va, Rev. M, 3. Ccionna, of Char
iottesviile, and Miss Annie Terrell, OF
Danville, are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs G. II. Lambeth. at their home
in Battery Court,
Mrs. Norman H. Stack. of Norfolk.
is visiting friends In this city.
Miss Ida Williams has returned from
Staunton where she was the guest OF
Miss Myrtle Anderson.
Mr. Robert Higgins spent several
days last week with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John j Higgins in Rockville,
Md.
Miss Lila Marbury. who has been
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Warren P.
Taylor. has returned to Alexandria.
Mr. James Sutton Jones, who came
to Richmond for the marriage of his
sister. Miss Matilda Jones, to Mr..
Plumbley. has returned to Alexandria.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13

Miss Lila Marbury. who has been
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Warren P.
Taylor. has returned to Alexandria.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
Cards Issued.

Mrs. James Winston Sinton has
sent out cards for a reception on
Friday afternoon. November 18th,
from TO O'Clock, at her home
a11 Park avenue. In honor OF her
debutante daughter. Miss Katharine
Sinton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13

Mr.. James Sutton Jones. who came
to Richmond for the marriage of his
sister, Miss Matilda Jones, to Mr.
Plum bley. has returned to Alexandria,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13

January 4 is the date set for the
marriage of Miss Msble O'Terrall, of
F'armville. Va. daughter OF the late
Governor O'Ferrall. OF Virginia, and
Mr. Stanford Hutchinson. Of this city.
whose engagement was recently nm
nounced at an informal tea given
by Miss frankie Mckinney at her
home in Farmvit]e. The wedding
viii be one of the most promiu. /
events Of the new year season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13

Rev. s. s. Lambeth. D. D., of Bedford
City, Va, Rev. M, 8. Ccionna, of Char
iottesviile, and Miss Annie Terrell, Of
Danville, are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs G. II. Lambeth. at their home
In Battery Court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14

ny tni1ed frr<s Iess<d Wire.b
RICHMOND. KY, Aug. 14.--Jas.
b. McCreary, who was governor OF
Kentucky 3s years ago. IL trying to
come back this year. having in the
meantime been democratic con-
gresham. senator and member of
the international monetary confer
ence. His habit of running for OF.
flee reminds one OF his townsmen
Of . story:
When Daniel Boone was coming
through the wilderness. when Ken
lucky was not a state. but merely
territory belonging to Virginia, he
saw something black amid the
greenery. He took II for a raven
and concluded to kin the bird. so
its handsome feathers could orna-
ment his coonskin cap. Just as he
had placed his trusty rifle to his
shoulder and he was taking aim, a
hand was raised, and then Boone
saw that the black was the raven
hair OF McCreary.
Hold" said the exner Of the
hair and hand: do nos shoot.
am Jim McCreary and am running
for constable"
And. by gee." added the Rich
mond man. he has been running
for somethin' ever SIX se."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
F FIERCE
RIOTS At
LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL. Aug. f4s--strike
riotins broke out again here today
with renewed fury. While the sol.
diers and police. wearied from their
past exertions, were endesyorinG to
snatch a few moments rest, the
mob began Iooting bsrrooms and
provision shops Inflsmed with
liquor, the rioters made desperate
resistance when the troops charged.
More than 100 had been placed
under arrest. before the guardians
Of the law finally succeeded in re-
storing some sembianee OF order.
The clash was the worst battle
between police and rioters In the
history OF the country. One hun
dred and seventy.five men. inciud-
ing 20 police. we're treated at the
hastily improvised hospital. to
which numerous vehicles. pressed
into service as ambulanccs. had re-
moved the wounded. One police
man was killed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
She Kissed and Rugged
Till He Wanted to Die

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 14.-Philip II.
NIckerson tried suicide by cutting
an artery In his wriat. Reviving In
a hospital. he explained.
I'm fond OF my wife and ! want
her to be fond OF me. but there's a
limit. She wants 10 sit on my lap
continually and hug and kiss me.
II light my pipe she complains of
the smoke. II stand up she puts
her arms around my neck and
kisses me till can scarcely
breathe. l got II on my nerves.
When ! took n trip wrote her
daily and she quarreled with mo be.
cause ] didn't write three times a
day. hope she will show mo a
little more consideration now"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
MANUEL STRUGGl|MG
TO REGAIN THRONE

PARIS. Aug. liking Manuel
today would be again upon his
throne nj Lisbon, Portuguese mon
nrehists here declare. but for the
assistance which France Is giving
the Portuguese republic.
king Manuel has given nearly
half his fortune 90 the cause one
OF the leaders. Homen Cristo, said
today. Germany and Italy are fay.
orahle 20 his restoration and he II
personally directing the prepara'
tlons for the coup which will land
him back In power. More than
$500 eco has gone for nothing. how.
ever. when the Comma. laden with
arms and munitions OF war. was
seized. Had II not been for that
disaster, war would have been dc
clsrcd two DAYS later.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
Butte Has Reno EcIlpsed.

4 BUTTE. Mont. Aug. a. 4
4 District Judge Michael Donlan 4
4 today from the bench declared 4
= that Butte was worse than 4
4 Reno from the standpoint OF 4
Z divorces. and stated that there 4
= are more divorces today in 4
4 Butte than marriages. These 4
= remarks followed the ninth d. 4
4 yorce decree Issued by Judge 4
= Donlan himself within 10 days, 4
= divorce being granted Mrs. 4
= Hattie d. Wiser, whose hus- 4
= band decamped after he had 4
4 made a winning at the races. 4
4
= = = 4 4 + 4 4 4 4 = = 4 A 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14

JOSIf(E 1AHlANs
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Aug. a.
Few people who have been watch
ing the great dissenter OF the Z. 8.
supreme court. Justice Harlan.
would imagine that he would back
down under any given set OF cir
cumstanccs. but there was once an
occasion when he took to the woods.
Back In 1875 Harlan was repub-
lican nominee for governor OF Ken
lucky. His opponent was James -.
McCrcary. democratic nominee.
They stumpcd the state together.
In one speech Harlan twitted
McCrcary. saying he had not reach
ed the required age--35--and could
not serve II elected. When Nc
Creary got his turn at the audience
he made this proposition: II he
proved to Harlan's satisfaction that
he was of age. Harlan was to with
draw and give him no opposition:
II he failed to prove II. McCreary
was to withdraw.
Replied Harlan. Brother Nc
Creary and I are both good Presby-
terians and II he says he In 35 I
guess will have to stand from
under"
And that's the only time the
grand old man ever did.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
PASTOR TO RUN
A DANCE HALL

MIDDLETOWN. Conn. Aug. H.
Saying he wished 10 provide a de-
cent amusement place Tor the young
people OF Middletown. the Rev. Geo.
b. Gilbert. an Episcopal clergyman.
has rented Lakeview park. an aban-
doned amusement resort. and will
conduct II In an ideal manner the
remainder OF the summer. Dances
will be held there Tuesday and
Friday evenings. under the personal
supervision OF Mr.. Gilbert aud his
wife, the dances to close promptly
at 1880. thus insuring that the
young people viii arrive at their
homes long before midnight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
NO POOR IN CH|CAGO?

CHICAGO, Aug. i4.-"Cbicago
has no poor" says Prof. J. J. Find
ley, a London stun worker. Com
pared with the vile tenements OF
London's East side. he says. Chi
cago's vilest novels are palaces.
New York Is the only city In
America that has people who are
really poor" he says.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14

Ever see a sacred catf Well.
here's one and Us side.kicker. Tho
one on the left ID the sacred kit.
ten
A sacred cat IL about the lucklcst
feline IN the world And the re-
quirements are very simple. All
the cat has TO do Ii 20 be born with
one odd lamp" The kitten on
the left OF the picture hiss this dis.
tinction. So It's sacred
Oh. Yes. there IL one other fea
ture that Kittens don't want to for.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
G0R[0 BY BULL: DIES

James Wilson. "a. farmland
on the ranch Of J. w. elise. near
Redmond. Is dead at the Minor hos
pital from terrible injuries inflicted
when a crazed bull attacked him
on the elise ranch Friday. Wilson
was cleaning the barn when the
animal gored him. The dead man
was unmarried and had only recent
ly come here from Scotland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
ETHEL BARRYMORE
WITH HUBBY AGAIN

IHt ntffd Ffs~s t~a.eA Wlrsl
NEW YORK. AUG. Histories
~ marital troubles between Eshei
Barrymore and her husband. Rus.
sei O. Colt. were given their flnai
au'esus today when their baby ar
rived az their summer homo 81
MAmaroneek. L. D.. from st. Johns.
NJ. B.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
nurTY LEAVES sis FLAT

NEW YORK. Aug. it--Mrs.
Hetty Green has abandoned her
sfs Hoboken flat forever. moving
into brown stone residence In
Central Park w. As Mrs. Green
IL worth In the neighhorhood OF q
hundred million. her move 10 not
expected to embarrass her finan-
eially.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
FIVE NOBLE GIRLS
ALLEGED SH0PL|FTEns

PARIS. Aug. 14.--F1ve elegantly
dressed girls, arrested In Paris
department store for shoplifting,
proved to be noble refugees from
Portugal. At the police station
the confessed that their property
was lost In the overthrow OF the
monarchy. and that since then they
had lived by thieving.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
Hundreds Drown


VICTORIA, b. c.. Aug. ID
Great floods In tributaries OF the
Yangtse river In China recently re
suited In the drowning OF hundreds
of Chinese and starvation among the
survivors. according TO dispatches
brought here by the steamship EN-
press OF Japan.
AZ last recourse from starva.
ton. II is stated. many children
were sold for sums ranging from
so cents to 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
CODY FINDS CRADLE

DEs MONIES. Ia. Aug. H.
Buffalo Bill has found his cradle
After years OF search and vague
rumors, he has located the long
sought piece OF furniture. II is
owned by w. ID. Onley. formerly
Of Scott county. where Col. Cody
lived as a boy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
SPENT TWO DAYS
IN 4 WELL I

III tnsssd Frr.s f~ssea wire., IA
TACOMA. Aug. lf.--Aftcr two
days spent at the bottom Of a dry
well with the rabbit II had been
chasing. a biz pointed dog belong
Ing 20 w. q salee. Tacoma sporta-
man. is today none tho worse for
It's experience. Stranger atiIl. the
rabbit is unframed. &c
The dog chased the rabbit into
the brush two days ago and dssap-
peared. Today scarchers cana
across the we'll and discovered the
two animals. weak and frightened.
but alive. at the bottom. Is.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
TACKs HALO ON TEAM

HOLLYWOOD. ILL.,. Aug. H.
The healthiest. hottest and most
law-abiding town In the world
that's what DIR. George LaBerge
calls Hollywood. He's moving TO
Chicago because he could not
make a living In Hollywood. which
now has no policemen no minis
tiers, no lawyers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
MADER0 BEGINS HIS
PRESIDENTIAL FIGHT
fBy United Press Leased Wire Direct "a
seattle Star Offiee.l

fBy United PFe~s Leasrd WIfe Direct %
seattle Star Offiee.b
MEXICO CITY. Aug. f4z-Presi-
dent de la Barra today began his
campaign for the president OF Mex
leo as the candidate OF the LIBERAL
radical party, which plans to fuse
with the Catholics at their conven-
ton next Wednesday. Most OF the
Spanish papers which formerly
were Maderist organs are now de-
handing that Madero quit the pres
idential race. Madero declines to
comply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14

WASHINGTON. Aug. 12.--Inves-
tigation OF the high cost of liyinR
was begun today by the United
States department OF commerce
and labor. The facts developed Will
be sent Ito congress for action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14
HERO MEDAL FOR
SARA BERu HARDT

FbJ IHfteu HFs*| 1rHH<u WfFsJ
PARIS, Aug. 14.--Madame Sarah
Bernhard is slated for a hero
medal. Special medals to be dis
tributed among the men and
women who performed deeds OF
beroism during the Franco-Prus-
sian war OF 1901 are being
struck off by the French govern
ment. The celebrated actress
nursed the wounded when the Com.
edie Franchise was turned into a
hospital during the siege Of Paris.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-08-14

ST. LOUIS, Aug. it-harry Az
wood started today on his attempt
cd flight from ST. Louis TO New
York. ascending from Forest park
here at SOS o'clock in a burgess
Wright machine. AFTER circling
over the business section OF the
city. Atwood headed northward for
ploomington. Ill He expected 70
make his first stop at Springfield