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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
FORMER RICHMOND
MAN is PROMOTED

Announcement was made yost~rda v
BY the Southern railway of a number
OF promotions In the service. the most
that of II, NJ cobb TO be division
freight agent at Augusta, Gu. Mr..
cobb was for a number OF years con
nected with the local freight office
under Fl. NJ. Drake.
The promotions were occastoned by
the resignation Of George X. Browder,
assistant freight traffic manager at
Washington, who goes with the Brazil
railway September LIST. He is succeed
ed by Randall Clifton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.p
HAMPTON. VA. August 26.-Mrs,
Elizabeth Thomas. seventy-four
years, widow OF the late John Thomas.
who was murdered by a gang of ne
groes following the close OF the War
Between the States, died in her home
on Sawyer's swamp, near Little Beth
I'll. yesterday morning at O'Clock.
She had been Ill several months with
paralysis
Mrs. Thomas was born and spent
her entire life in Elizabeth City coun-
~ Sir ,w,Ss woman OF fine in
strict and greatly beloved by those
who knew her Mrs. Thomas IS sur
vived by three echldren--J. r. Thorn
as. Jesse II. Thomas and Miss Ro-
berta Thomas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
WATER FRANCHISE
MAY Be REVOKED
CITY OF RALEIGH CLAIMS COR
PORATlON HAS VIOLATED
CHARTER PROVISIONS.

RALEIGH. n. G., August 26.-This
evening the city Of Raleigh took DEN
mite action against the Wake Water
company. which holds the franchise
for supplying water TO, the citizens 81
the city and to the city. looking 10
cancellation of its franchise, which
It IL claimed has been forfeited.
The latest complain and irdietment
is because of the pumping OF water
directly from Walnut creek into the
reservoirs without altering it the last
few days
often of late the water has acen
so muddy as 10 be unfit for use. and
the capacity Of the plant noN Is in
adequate To supply the enlarged el'y
because Of It's growth.
Last summer a water famine was
barely avoided. officials Of Fha city
visited the plant this afternoon and
determined to take legal action
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
DICkXON MEMBER OF
BOARD OF CONTROL

NORFOLK. VA, August 26.---Har-
.yey NJ Dickson. elected by the council
'asst Friday night 10 succeed the late
Colonel Harry Hodges, as member Of
She board of control, entered upon his
duties in that body this morning. Mr.,
Dickson arrived at the office at 2
O'Clock and shortly afterwards was
introduced by Comptroller Purdie to
the heads of the various departments
and manw employees OF the city OFF,
ces.
The following duties were assigned
TO MIR. Dic,Aon: Police department
buildings public buildings. public
lighting, cemeteries and poles. These
were the duties that came under con-
troller Hodges, without q change.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
GRAND MASTER DORF OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Will Visit Officially Local
Branch of Lodge and Will
Be Entertained By Rich
mond Lodge-Abe Cohn in
Charge

Grand Master Samuel Dorf. of the
Birth Abraham of the United States
will be in Richmond today.
He will visit officially the local
branch of the organization. and will
be entertained by the Richmond
lodge.
District Master Abe Cohn, will have
him in charge while here. and will
arrange for the dinner to be given
In his honor tomorrow evening.
The Birth Abraham was organized
in 1859. There are many thousand
members in the United States, while
the local organization numbers IT'S.
Grand Master Dorf will address the
Richmond members. and tell them
many things Of interest to the organi
zation. He is making an official visit
to the lodges in the Middle South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27

William Crawley, "A negro. WAS sent
on to the grand jury from Police
court yesterday morning ON charge
of having broken into the store OF -.
j, Barootly 22z0 i-2 East Main
street, and stolen therefrom 50 and
a quantity of cigars and groceries, Tie
was arrested by Policeman Duffy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
Negro steals Auto.

DANvILLE, VA. August 2s.An
negro stole DR. n, Bruce
James FIVE passenger Hudson car
from his home Saturday night and
dashed away with il at high speed
The machine. consjdera bly, damac-
cd bs reckless driving. was aban-
doned near Seven Mile Ferry, south
west Of this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
Seryians Are Massacrcd.

VIZ LIMA. AUSTRIA, Auguct %
Dispatches received here tonight tell
Of the massacre by Albanlans OF Rrac-
ticaIly all the Servian population OF
Slenitza and Bielopolls, Macedonia.
Noyibazar, a large settlement of Ser
cians, is threatened, and hundreds OF
Servlan families are fleeing from Mae
edonia into SerNia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
CHARGE in Dismissed.

Andrew smith, negro, was dis
missed on the charge Of stealing
goods TO the amount Of s21T from NJ
Brown. white man, by Magistrate
r A.. Smith yesterday afternoon in
the Henrico courthouse. Smith was
by Attorney James Lewis.
Brown was represented by All ,rneys
c. L. Smith and Edward Ryan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27

August 26.---The Kaiser
IL lying abed at Wiihelmshope castle
suffering from catsrrahal cold and
slight fever. All his engagements
If the ensuing week have been can
celied His majesty's physicians state
that his indsposition is due TO the
cold, wet weather prevalent the pass
fortnight. and IL not serious He Win
mot he allowed Ia travel before thurs
day, when he will leave for Eer-
". ...--.--.--..---..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
bearino is Continued.

The preliminary hearing OF John
Everett, a negro, whom Bicycle Pos
liceman Traylor charges with at
tempting to hold him up Sunday
night. was continued in Police court
Yesterday morning to September 5th.
Traylor was looking for Ben Train-
um charged with attempting TO shoot
Policeman Williams Saturday night,
when he encountered two negroes ~
the foot OF Seventeenth street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
OBITUARY


The funeral of A. j. Blackburn,
thirty-two years old. who FELL from
the three story window at East
Broad street Sunday mornirs7 ,and
killing himself instantly. was cof-
Quoted yesterday from the Blitey
chapel 80 East Marshall street.
He Is survived by his parents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27

Though ne was dismissed OF the
charge OF shooting at John Wooden
early Sunday morning, after the lat
ter is alleged TO have taken part IN
row in Damaras restaurant, Da-
maras was fined $50 by Justice
Crutchfield yesterday on a charge OF
shooting in the street. Wooden was
fined 81 for being disorderly in the
street Both were arrested by Ser
geant Shoemaker and Policeman
Howell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27

cASSEL HESSE~NASSAU Aug. 90
Emperor William is suffering much
pain from the attack of muscular rheu-
matism which has affected him for
some days
The doctors In attendance have ad-
vised his majesty that II Is necessary
10 avoid q y much as possible exposure
during the prevailing bad weather
The emperor has. therefore. taken strict
precautions against cold and wet. as
he does not wish anything to interfere
with his approaching visit to Switxef-
land to attend the army maneuvera
there.
No change has been made in his
ulaiestvfs arrange ments to return to
Berlin August 29th for the autumn
narade or the Berlin and Potsdam gar
risons =
The report OF the emperor's condition
1ssued today says the muscles ana
glands of hts majestys neck are caus-
ing him great pain The affection
began with a chill Friday. which was
followed by pronounced Illness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
.oni.e Rullding Catches FYre.

BRISTOL, VA. August 26.--sThA
Interstate, the largest once buildtn1.
In Bristol, might have been entir43Xs
destroyed BY fire early this HorntnGe
but for the fact that an occupant 64i
the sixth floor was awakened bNa
fumes from an elevator shaft TnMI
hre started in the basement and had
burned through the first faoor
Dr A. y. himmons was dxmakoA3
ss.0ea land the building N eQu1H5
amount ss3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
MARRIAGE License

marriage license was issued by
Clerk Samuel p Waddiil. OF the Her.
rico Circuit court. yesterday MORN
ing to w, J. E.itel and Miss Nellie II.
o Neil. both of Henrico county,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
JONES WINNER BY
$1,000 MAJORITY
COMPLETE RETURNS SHOW HOW
BADLY CONGRESSMAN DE-
FEATED HIS OPPONENT.

The majority of Congressman Jones
over his opponent s, W. Buxton In
Saturdays primary was nearly 5000.
according to later returns. There was
never any doubt as to the outcome
Mr.. Buxton received a majority In
the town OF Newport News and In the
county of Warwick.
The tahuiafad vote Ia xtyen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
Fined For Assault

Frank Hayes, negro. was fined
S25 and placed under sl00 surety for
ninety days by Justice Crutchfield on
a charge of assaulting John Pummer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
r.s,humo.. Title far Mu..uhste.

TOXIC. August 2s.--The posthumous
title OF Meiji Tenno, meaning emperor
OF the era of eniightmant.' Is to be con
ferred on the late Emperor Mutsuhito
during a great ceremony to ea held at
the imperial palace here tomorrow
morning The Japanese diet has been
proroGued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-27
Has Machine Support.

u the early lays Of the 'stnpaI@n
the so-called machine" issue ,ttrdct-
ed more than passing attention, maa%
expressing the belief that JUDI Vat
sons candidacy was inaugurated for
the purpose of Furnishing Congress
man Turnbull for voting agains. the
two candidates backed by the state
organization in the senatorial c9m-
naign OF last September, I'nc fact
that large number OF sthase ,nost
prominently identified with ;ha o.
eanization. or machine: are support
ing watscn gives a slight tineture Of
,.ofeFinE 10 the charge. II sncb i cpn
he called, but Judge Watson has dn
MED on more than one occasion that
he il running as the candidaye Of any
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
/" Doinu the Trick"

Kean played Brutus to his sons
Titus in "Brntus. or the Fall of Tar.
quin" AS may be imagined. the ben
eft was bumper There was over
f3tW In the house. kean. invigorated
and strengthened by his holiday, play
ed magnificently. Charles supported
him extremely well. and kean's deliv
cry on his sons neck of the lines, PITY
thy wretched father" stirred the au-
dience to their very depths. There
was not a dry eys in the house. the
applause was frantic and kean wills
pered to his son. We are doing the
trick, Charles!" -Armstrongs Century
of Actors
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
Summons.

In the District Court of the Second
Judicial District of the State of Idaho,
in and for Idaho County.
William VonBerg and Aaron F. Par
ker, plaintiffs, VS.. Jacob w. Crooks,
Isabel Pearson, Clara A. Sherwin and
p. f. Sherwin her husband, Emma
Bentz and Chas. Bentz her husband
and Chas. V. Crooks, John b. Crooks
the unknown heir and devisees of
John NJ. Crooks, Martha Crooks James
L. Crooks, and Michael p Crooks, de-
ceased and the unknown heirs and de-
visees of Vim. G. Pearson, deceased the
unknown heirs and devisees of Chas.
Christy deceased the unknown owners
of the east one half ~ OF lots two ~
and eleven I'D and lots one ca and
twelve (l2) in block four (4) north of
main street running back to the south
line of north street, city of Grangeville,
Idaho county, State of Idaho, defen-
dants.
The State of Idaho sends greetings:
You are hereby summoned, and re-
quired to appear in an action brought
against you by said plaintiffs in the
District Court, and to answer the com
plant of the above named plaintiffs
filled therein, within twenty days Eek
e 10, e att
service on you of this summons, if sery
ed within this judicial district, where
said action is brought; and if served
elsewere, within forty days. The action
is brought to obtain a decree of sale
Court quieting the title to the property
set forth in the complaint in plaintiffs
as follows towit:
In William VonBerge, east one hall
(1al of lot two (2) and eleven (ll) il
block four a. on the north side OF
main street and running back to the
south line of north street, City OF
Grangeville, Idaho county, State OF
Idaho. In Aaron f. Parker to lots ono
"a and twelve (12) in block four "a
on the north side of main street rum
ing back to the south line of nortl
street in the city of Gragneville, Idaho
County State Of Idaho, and to furthel
decree that defendants have no right
title or interest in or to the property
described in plaintiffs complaint or il
any part or portion thereof and to for
ever to enjoin them from asserting an.
claim or interest therein or thereto, AM
you are hereby notified that if you fai
to appear and answer said complain
as above required the said plaintiff
will apply to the court for the relic
demanded in the complaint.
Attest my and and seal of the Dis
trict Court of the Second Judicial Dis
trict, of the State of Idaho, in and TO
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
BLACK LETTERS AND WHITE.
The Former More Distinct at q Dis
tance Than tho Latter.

inc FORMER WoTe OIStlnct AT us
tance Than tho Latter.
There is tendency on the part of
railroads to adopt signs with white
letters on a black background. not re
alizing that the black letter on a white
background Is easier to read and can
be seen at greater distance This
follows in an interesting way from the
structure Of the retina of the eye.
The impression of letter at the
limit of vision Is received on the ends
of small bundle of nerves which con
vey to the brain a sort of mosaic i'm
preston. nerve can only transmit
to the brain information as to whether
or not a ray of light Is falling upon
it, and when nerve is partly In the
light and partly in darkness the sensa
ton il the same as though all of 1t was
in the light
1t follows. therefore. according to
the Scientific American. that all nerves
on the dividing edge between any
black and white area transmit the sen
sation of light so that all white lines
and white areas appear wider and all
black lines and black areas appear
narrower than they really are.
Black letters grow thinner at the
limit of vision and are still recogniz
able. while at the same distance white
letters grow thicker and cannot be dis
tinguished. There are circumstances
when 1t Ia necessary to use white let.
ters. but In such cases legibility will
be improved If they are made with IA
thin stroke and strongly lighted. Black
letters are more distinct II made with
a heavy stroke
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
MISSING 4 CARIBOU
=" ATTACK Of Buck Aous" Mad. .
Fool OF the hunts,

o~ AoOo" Made n
eeo' OF the Hunter.
What the buck ague' Ia like I. a.
scritH,d In ''rhe Journal of a Snor,,n,
Nomad. BY J. T. Studley. Tho .n'
thor's nrst attempt against tho car,hor
resulted IN humiliation He tells that
.ohhhy. bis Indian guide. suddenly
dropped like a stone into the wet grass
ana muttered Stag" and there suro
enough. stroIling along the front wos
hne caribou. Il sat down rast,no
my elbow on my knee. waiting untiI
ne should put In an appearance nv
sue OF the rock. | had the rife tn nv
shoulder. and at last the grand he.s
walked into view. not more than i'm
yards away, He stopped. looking
about him. and drew bead on his
shoulder. Useless! The rife wabbled
Ill over the place. and for the life of
me could not keep 1t still nor hold
my breath My heart was in nv
mouth. and all the time the rifle from
pied and shook, The caribou moved
on few PAGES. and determined that
II meant to shoot at all / must obtain
better control of my nerves | still,
covered him with the sights. or thought
was doing SO. as ! pulled the trigger
on the beast that was standing broad
side on with his head turned from me-
u was using fine rife, and it was
the work of an instant to pump an.
other cartridge into the chamber and
fire again. Still no move on the part
OF my target. He faced the other way
nonchalantly. listening with interest to
the echo Of the rifle in the distant can
yons l was getting desperate now
and could hear the Micmac muttering
all sorts Of imprecations behind my
back. which only made things worse
fired five more shots at that caribou
as he stood as though carved in wood.
persevering until he turned OF calmly
into belt of timber
This story Is an absolute fact
would not have credited it had l not
been the one to make such a fool Of
myself. My feelings can be more
readily imagined than described.
could have cried with vexation and
shame. Johnny took the rife. looked
it over. patted 1t as though he would
demand of 1t whether the fault lay
with 1t or the user. and tried to
make excuses to myself for myself"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
A Blunt Monarch.

James l.. being requested by his old
Nurse to make her son IA gentleman.
answered emphatically: I'll max him
haronet gin We like. inckie. but the
dell himself couldna' max him gen
tleman.'
James was the first to create Daro
nets j16i1i He it was. also. who SAID
of the wives of his law lords. u can
make the carls lords. but ! Gamma
make the carlines ladies'.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
The Crowded Way.

1.-The late General Booth. said Sal
walton Army captain of Philadelphia.
FUSED to admit freely that the bad man
had more fun at least while carrying
on his badness than the good man.
"Stroking his white beard. he put the
matter IN a neat epigraB one night In
New York
They say the way OF the trans
gressor In hard he said. AT any rate
II certainly isn't lonely"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
County Warrants Redeemed.

Notice is hereby given, that the fol
lowing County Warrants will be paid
on the presentation to the County 'Trea-
surer at his office in Grangevlile, Idaho
and that interest on said Warrants will
cease on the 5th day of January 1913,
towit:
Current Expense Fund, warrants
issued April IS, 1912, No. 1902 to
1906 inclusive.
General Road Fund, warrants issued
July 10, 1912, No. 5161 to 5202 inclu-
sive.
Bridge Fund, warrants issued July
Is, 1912, No. SO to SIT inclusive.
Date Dec. 26, 1912.
Z S. Rice, County 81
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
No Chance.

What became Of your anti-noise
movement
I'VE couldn't hire brass bands aDd
megaphOnes to pOpnlarize 1t without
being Inconsistent = Washington Star.
Every one sings a. he has the gift
and murries as he has the iuck.-Brom
the Portuguese.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
Neiehboriy.

She have not seen You for an age.
Herr Doctor. Notwithstanding that we
i've only few streets apart here IN
Berlin learned with much regret.
that you've been IN. Herr Doctor
Who told you that? She-My brother
wrote me from India. Fliegende Blat-
ter
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26

Idaho county, this II day of December
1912.
J. A. Bradbury, Clerk.
(Seal.) By g. L. johnson, Deputy.
L. Vineyard Atty. for Plaintiffs.
Residence and p. o. address Grange
vile, Idaho, county, Idaho. 31-5
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26

We wish to call your attention to the
fact that most infectious diseases such
as whooping cough, diptheria and scar
let fever are contracted when the child
has cold Chamberlain g Cough Rem
edy will quickly cure cold and great
ly lessen the danger of contracting
these diseases. This remedy is famous
for its cures of colds. 1t contains no
opium or other narcotic and may be
given to a child with implicit conf.
dence. Sold by all dealers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26

If you are troubled with chronic con-
stipation the mild and gentle effect Of
Chamberlain s Tablets makes them es.
pccially suited to your case. For sale
by all dealers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26
A Difficult Order,

Willie tat tablel.l want my pud,
ding now don't want any old meat
and
Father isternly, = You keep your
mouth shut and eat your dinner.-BOs-
tor Transcript
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26

apply to the honorable board of county
commissioners OF Idaho county, Idaho,
at their regular January 1918 session
for four deputies, to assist in the per-
Torrance Of the duties Of the office
of treasurer and ex-offico tax collector
such assistance being necessary to pro-
perly conduct the same.
Dated at Grangevill, Idaho, December
"a, 1912.
Frank s. Rice, County Treas Elect.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-12-26

To wait and be patient soothes many
q pang. Dutch PrOverb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-25

Gen. Alfred Redington of Augusta
1851. A portrait of him appears III
North's History of Augusta and it is
thought that others are in existence.
1t is possible that a portrait of Gen.
Albert Tracy of Bangor. brave sol
der of the Mexican and Civil Wars,
who was adjutant general from 1852
TO 1855 may be obtained. although no
The fact that this span Of life extend
ed to 1898 would seem to indicate that
some photograph of him must have
been taken in his old age, if none in
his younger days. Gen. Tracy was
born in New York and was appointed
to the army from Maine, as 1st lieu
tenant of infantry, Feb. a. 1S47. He
was breveted captain for gallant and
meritorious conduct at the battle of
Chapultepec. He was commissioned
as captain Of the 9Th Infantry Feb. %
1S4S. The regiment disbanded, Aug.
2S, 1873 and he was out of the army
from that time until March 8, 1855,
when he was appointed captain in the
10th infantry. 1t was during this
period that he was out of the army
that he~served as adjutant general Of
Maine. He rose. during the Civil War.
to the rank of major, was successfully
brevetted lieutenant colonel and
colonel and colonel for faithful and
meritorious conduct and was retired,
Nov 4 1865
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Freeman, have
been visitors in the home of f. E. Tay-
lor
Mrs. Ed. Swift and daughter Doro-
thy. and Miss Jane Taylor were call
ers. Saturday afternoon, at c. II. Love
joys.
Mrs. L. H. wyman went to Water
Vile, Friday
l.. II. Wyman had Farmers tele-
phone installed in his home, Thursday
afternoon. The call is S-24.
Mrs. Lucy A. Robinson went to Au
gusta, Saturday. on business.
Mrs. Andrew Keene wishes to thanl,
her many friends who remembered her
so kindly with a post card shower
May 20.
Miss Edythe Thlson. Lakeshore. was
caller Monday, at c. H. Lovejoy's.
Edwin Trask of Augusta was in
town, Sunday
Henry Trask of Revere, Mass. is in
town for short time.
Mrs. Ella Reynolds went to Man
chester, Sunday, to visit her nephew.
f. b. Robinson. (
Hon. J. T. Woodward continues To
gain, which win be pleasing to his
many friends.
Mrs. Alex Mills was a caller on Mrs.
Andrew Keene, Sunday.
Queenie Folsom and little brother
Frank of Augusta are stopping for a.
short time with Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Lovejoy.