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The Delta independent., 1913-05-23

Jerome X. Jerome.-We slave at
our desks, in our workshops and in
the fields to make a home for those
we love. We give up our pleasures;
we give up our rest. We toll in our
kithchen from morning till night and
then render the whole feast tasteless
for want of hapworth of salt, soup
con of amiability, a handful of kind
words, bit of a caress, pinch of
courtesy. These things are the salt
of life and without them life loses
much of it's SAVIOR. Our life hamper
may be very bountifully provided.
We may have all that we need and
the sweets that add much pleasure
to life. But no matter how substan-
TALLY or how luxuriously our hamper
may be filled. if the salt is left out
how dissatisfied we are.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
SIX SETS OF TWINS
IN YORKSHIRE SCHOOL
Especial Dispatch.)

LONDON, July 10.
The Woodland Infants School at
Sh!pley. in Yorkshire. can lay claim to
an English record in having no fewer
than six sets of tiny twins attending
school at the same time. All the children
are under eight years of age. and in ely
one instance are the twins boys.
The mothers of tho twins take great de-
light in dressing their little ones so as to
resemble each other. and as in three cases
tho girls ire also very much alike in build,
there is often much confusion.
1T Is often impossible TO tell who is
who" says the headmistress, land the in
cidents while sometimes amusing fire.
quently lead to little tragedies. One pair
OF twins, Elizabeth and Sarah Mounsey.
were among the performers for school
concert held recently and each was TO
sing a little song But somehow their
places got mixed up, and when Elizabeth
was asked to sing her sister got up and
said she was the real Elizabeth. while the
wrong Elizabeth burst into tears because
she could not sing Elizabeth's song"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Hindoos, Acquitted by Judge,
CONNECTED and Hanged on Appeal

tho decision OF the judicial commissioners
was arrived at after perusal OF the
record OF the Sessions Judge. The decision
was to reverse the acquittal 10 convict
the accused and 10 direct that Chutkan
Singh and sikhdar Singh be hanged and
that Gunga singh, the son OF Sikhdar
Singh. be sentenced 20 transportation for
lie. Thus two persons acquitted by one
competent court were, on the same record
and without further evidence. sentenced
TO be hanged by another.
Still more amazing. according to India,
IS the graver scanda! which follows. The
convicted persons appealed on August q
TO the Lieutenant Governor for revision
or communication OF the sentence The
Lieutenant Governor, who had appealed
against their acqu!,;al and who had
prosecuted them. declined TO interfere.
In the meantime the date OF the execu-
ton had been fixed for September 9.
Counsel for the prisoners. and the father
OF one OF the condemned men, over
whelned the Lieutenant Governor and the
government OF india at Sinla with tele-
grams praying that the date OF the exc
cut!on might be postponed to allow time
for n further appeal for mercy 10 be sub
mitted 10 the government OF India, but
were transmitted 70 the Lieutenant Gov
ernor. who remained obdurate. and
Chutkan Singh and Sikhdar Singh were
hanged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Captain Mary Booth Captures In
truder, Gives Him Meal and Sees
Him to the Door.
{ Special D!spatch.)

LONDON, July l9
" BURGLAR who broke into house In
II High Road, Clapton. got surprise
he did not bargain for. He was cap
t,,red. fed and released. and the idea OF
handing him over to the police was not
even mentioned He got in about two
o'clock one morning and was walking
around the building when the noise of
his movements awoke a woman. she
screamed. and her cries awoke Captain
Mary Booth. a daughter OF the late Cen
cral. 1t was Salvation Army Home
that he had broken into.
Captain Mary got up. and without show
ing the slightest sign of fear confronted
the intruder. Her courage took him aback,
and he did not offer any violence. She
asked him what he was doing there. and
he replied, II must have some food; am
starving" Then he told her story Of
hunger and starvation which sounded
genuine. Touched by this. she took him to
the kitchen and supplied him with meal,
When 1t was finished he asked her II
she was not going to hand him over to the
police, and as an answer she knelt down
and prayed. In few moments the man
Joined her In prayer. At the finish she
showed her unexpected visitor to the door,
to his intense surprise.
1T is a most remarkable case" said an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Feeds Burglar and Sets Him Free

Official a the army headquarters as he
narrated the incident. and do not re-
member any that has occurred in similar
circumstances. Captain Mary Booth IL
slight in build. and the man was evidently
stronger than she. so that 1t would have
been the easiest thing in the world for
him TO have offered resistance and made
his escape. Her ge must have over
come any idea ne had OF this kind. and
her bravery prevented him from showing
fight. Men OF that type if they find a
woman opposed to them usually make an
attack at once and then trust to luck 10
escape scot free
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
ANCIENT CHURCHES
ARE DESIGNATED
Especial Dispatch.)

LONDON, July 10.
& ENERAL medieval churches still
standing in England in all their an
cient glory have been desecrated to
common use, according to n writer in
the Windsor Magazine. There are of these
st. Botolph's, Huxley, ST. Benedicts,
Paddlesworth, each of which has been
converted into n barn. The Chapel of
Our Lady, built upon the bridge that
spans the River Don at Rotterdam, Is
now used as a tobacconist's shop. The
tower of Greenlaw Church, Berwickshire,
has been conyerted these many years into
a Jail. Reigate Mill Church combines
utility with sanctity, the lower portion be.
ing used as a house Of worship, while
the upper is. as the name denotes, a mill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
WOMEN HOLD
FIRST BIG CONFERENCE
(SpeciL D!snatch.)

LONDON, July 10.
" r the first conference of working
N women ever called to discuss hous-
ing some useful aud practical sug-
gestions were put forward.
at is hopeless to expect better stand
ard of life before workers are able TO
secure n decent home life said Mrs.
Mylles, of Brixton, when discussing the
relative advantages of flats and cottages.
For those living in or near London She
advocated tencments or blocks of flats.
London tenements were not of the best,
but they could quite easily be made more
pleasant. They were cheaper 10 furnish,
gave rise TO less work, and were more
suitable for children's play than cottages.
In addition the occupation of flats tended
10 more sociability and friendly feeling.
Ventilation must he continually
preached, said one speaker. 1t would be
better to have windows that would not
shut rather than those Frequently met
with which could not be opened, Every
inch of house should be utilized Was
it necessary, she asked, to lave both a
kitchen and living room? She would
like to see all kitchens abolished in work.
ing women's homes in cities. All dirty
work should he done in properly ap
pointed sculleries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Especial Dlspatch.)


LONDON, July le.
~ ler!es of Messrs. Agnew. IN Old
Bond street where the attraction
IS very remarkable collection OF por-
traits by the Hungarian painter Mr..
Philip a. dc Laszlo. which are being
exhibited on behalf OF the Artists
General Benevolent Institution. There
is certain forceful originality in these
works which can be attributed only 10
that rare and elusive quality called
genius. Traces OF the influence of
Lawrence and Raeburn have been noted
by some Observers. but behind Il there
arc convincing individuality and a
charm OF Interpretation OF character
and personality which are wholly the
pa!nterH own. Mr. de Laxzlo. indeed
art The subject Is never felt 10 be
posing or rervously strain!ng after the
effective attitude. The figures appeal
TO the spectator as perfectly natural.
The faces are fun OF temperament and
character
Lord Curzon is painted powerfully in
his robes as Chancellor OF oxford Unit
ve-sity. but II is not the clothes. 1t is
the faca OF the man. scholar. orator.
statesman. that chiefly de;ains the
onlooker. Another extremely clever
portrait IS that Of the Duke OF Port
land. splendid example OF mature
masculin!ty in middle lite.
The female portraits are d!s.!n-
guished Nv refined treatment OF the
drapery. The life size portra!, OF the
Marchioness Of Stafford conveys
thrill OF beauty by IT'S exquisite model
ilns IN the features and the delicate
harmony OF color In the drapery. the
blue scarf being painted With wonderful
dexterity
II Is a remarkably good and represent
alive collection OF pictures and studies by
Dir. Albert Besnard that has been brought
together at the Grosvenor Galleries. In
New Bond street. and the directors are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
PRINCESS PATRICIA
MAY BE BRIDE SOON
Announcement Expected of Her Be
trottal to the Hereditary Grand
Duke of Mecklenburg-S treltz.
Especial Dispatch)
LONDON. July ]

LONDON. July 10.
THERE are good reasons for believing
that the reports that have been cur
rent for some time past 10 the effect
that Princess Patricia OF Connaught is to
be betrothed TO the Hereditary Grand Duke
of Mecklenburg-Strel will soon be for
mally announced and that the wedding Of
this popular young princess will take
place in Neu-Strelitz in the early part of
next year.
Should this prove to be correct. the Ven
cradle Grand Duchess Augusta Of Mecklen-
burs-Strelitz. sister OF the late Duchess OF
Tcck. and consequently aunt OF Queen
Mary will have been very largely re-
sponsible for bringing II about. Al the
present time the direct line OF the grand
ducal family Is in some danger OF dying
out, and 1t Is most important, Tor many
reasons. that this should not be the case.
The Hereditary Grand Duke has been in
England for some time past. and was a
member of the King and Queens party at
Windsor for the Ascot week. when he was
constantly In the society OF Princess Pat"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
OLD ENGLISH INN TO 90 VENERABLE GRAND DUCHESS t1App
FARMERS NEED
CHEAP NONE
Special Dispatch.)

LONDON, July -
WHAT the farmers Of England need
w is cheap money This. at any
rate. is the opinion of writer III
one Of the London dailies \ system OF
providing cheap money is common upon
the Continent among both large and small
cultivators OF the soil, he writes, ana he
adds that if there is one thing more thah
another which would help to revivity tue
agricultural situation, encourage farmers
TO extend their cultivable areas. increase
employment. and possibly increase wages
at the same time, it is the provision OF
cheap money.
He admits that all farmers do not de-
sire it, but most farmers at some per!ou
or periods feel that If they had niue
more money at command at advantageous
rates as regards interest they would be
able to take advantage of the situation. 10
the benefit not only of themselves and
agriculture at large. but of the whole ma
ton The advantages would be all 'he
greater to the farmers if they could ooCilh
the loans without the prospect OF the
same being called in with that rapidity
which too frequently characterizes the ac-
ton Of the ordinary banking concern, and
still more the money lending fraternity.
There Is already a bill before Parliament
to assist Email holders in a matter of TINS
sort. Another bill will shortly be intro
duced by a unionist member 70 assist
larger farmers to obtain cheap money, or
as it is usually termed. credit.
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Hungarian Painter's Work
Attracts London Society
Remarkable Collection of Portraits by Mr. Philip A. de Laszo
on View in Agnew Galleries. Show Forceful Originality
and Are Distinguished by Refined Treatment
MR.. AUGUSTUS WALKERS NINTH EXHIBITION OPEN

being congratulated on the success OF
their efforts. 1t IS. however, only possible
to give faint indication OF the examples
OF the masterfui French painter which an
opportunity is given OF seeing here. His
force and grasp impress one throughout
the four rooms which they fiji.
In the large gallery there is the portrait
Of Nine. Henri Lerolle and daughter,
PAINTED in 1879. about the time of MS resi-
dcnce near London. when. during two
years the biographical sketch in the cata-
iosue states, he came under the influence
OF the old English masters and of the pre-
Raphael!tes well. Here. however. in
this canvas, beautiful IN character and
color. the influence Of Manet is quite evil
dent Near 1t hangs quite a. striking g
work. The Man with the Yellow Mask"
unsurpassed IN richness of color, one OF
the many "Reminiscences OF the artists
visit TO India.
Tho long gallerys chief contents are
studies and cartoons for the various dec
orat!ons carried on, IN Paris: The -Four.
teenth OF July" for example. lent by the
city OF Paris; the Pain of SIM" by the
Musee du Luxembourg: Tho Sickness"
and The convalescent
Mr. Augustus Walker is faithful to
water colors. and for the ninth year in
has brought together in his
galleries in New Bond street a collec.
ton OF carly English masters in the
art. with few foreign artists added
De Win, IS most copiously represented
The pr!ncipe! example OF him is a state
Is Gloucester Cathedral" and the most
charming a small sketch OF Lincoln
Cathedral.
Very attractive Is a drawing, Just
washed In. OF Harrow. M!ddleseX." by
J. ). Cotman. very decorative in char
ac,er. and with II MAJ be mentioned
David Cons The Avenue" There is
also large early COX. Goodrich
Castle" very much in the grand style;
and the work o: William Callow Is seen
IN drawing OF unusual size and great
mplishment. The Belfry OF st.
Nicholas. Chen.
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academy for young German artists
whom their government sends TO Rome
70 be inspired by a prolonged Sojourn
among the marvels of art and nature Of
Tered by the Eternal City.
His purchase accomplished, Mr.. AT
mold engaged Mr.. Macmillan Zucher, q
Florentine architect, who did not delay
working miracle Of transformation in
creating what exists there today. What
was two years ago a vast plain now
shows beautiful villa In the midst of Il
park, with shaded roads, vallonnements
terraces, statues, colonnades and foun-
tains. A dozen ateliers for painters and
sculptors are ready or nearly so.
The place Itself, Of which only the
foundations are now laid, but which is
to be finished in 1914. will no doubt be a
temple of the arts most poetic and at
the same time practical.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
PICTURESQUE LONDON
TAVERN IS DOOMED
fe Dick Wilmington, in Cloth Fair,
Relic of Old City, 10 Lose
It's License.
Especial Dis .ch.)


" DICK WARRINGTON. the pict-
uresque old tavern in Cloth Fair.
City. which has been threatened for
many years past, seems to be doomed at
last. Its license. which dates as far back
as the fifteenth century. is to be- abolished
unde. the Licensing Acts compensation
scheme.
Standing al the northeast corner OF Cloth
Fair, the quaint old hosiery has long been
a notable building In a district remarkable
for It's relics of old London. It's project
ing upper story is particularly interesting
feature. curious bracket support project
ing at the corner of the building
There have been modern changes In
Cloth Fair. but the neighborhood retains
much OF the appearance 1t had when the
ancient cloth fair was held there and
wealthy merchants came from Flanders
and Italy to sell their costly fabrics.
On the south side OF the narrow street
the houses were built 30 close TO the
eastern portion OF Smithfield Church as
almost to touch it. Only a narrow alley
separates them. picturesque backwater
similar to many others to be found at every
turning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Appeal Taken 10 Higher Court, Wher:
They Were Sentenced in Spite
OF Friends Efforts.
Especial Dlsrntch.)

l.CEpOSj july ~.
~ TRAGIC story relating 10 the admin
~ .strauon Of British justice in India.
which IS likely to be raised In Par!la-
nent. has been made public in India. a
London journal devoted 20 Indian affairs
The facts are set out In correspondence
between Sir Henry Cotton and Lord
Crewe.
In connection with an agrar!an dispute
three land owners Of Oudh-Chu,ken
Singh. Sikhdar Singh and Gunga Singh
We're tried FOR murder before Mr.. II. J..
Bell. the Sessions Judge OF sltapur, a
civilian OF ;wenty-one years standing.
Mr. Bel! In his judgment said:-"I find
it impossible to convict on the evidence
offered. for do not believe II" The
accused We're accordingly acquitted and
set at liberty. This was on February %.
1912
a curious feature OF criminal procedure
in India is that power IS vested In a local
government 10 appeal within six months to
the High Court against such an acquit,al
That was done
No new witnesses were examined, no
additional evidence was taken. no oral
evidence at all was before the court. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
STRIKES OF 1913 TO
MAKE NEW RECORD
Especial D!spatch.)

LONDON, July 10.
THERE are signs that 1913 VIII create
new strike record for England. bu,
It Will be slightly different in char
acter from that OF last year.
In 1912 there were moro days lost on
account Of strikes than had been the case
in any previous Year. the total approach
ms very nearly the forty million line.
The record for 1918 IS likely 10 be In the
number OF individual strikes. SO fa- iour
hundred separate strikes ana lockouts
have been reported, or double the number
OF last year. which was In itscl: record.
The number OF work people affected b.
these disputes WAS. however, not very
much out OF the ordinary and the number
OF days lost has been exceeded four timed
in the last ten years
Ii is IA remarkable fact that the excesa
OF time lost through trade disputes coin
cides more or less with years OF boota.ng
trade.
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Especial D!spatch.D
BERLIN, July 10.
L. To n,..n. L., l.. II. IL; -. IL.

BERLIN, july ~.
aver the teacups in the Berlin draw
Wing rooms much comment is being ex-
pended upon THE Ambassadrcss," or,
rather, pen picture drawn of her in n
new book bearing this title. The identity
of the author is concealed under the nom
de plume William Wrothsley,' but it
is barely necessary 10 read through the
first chapter 10 know that il is clear
case of "cherchez Ia femme" More
overland it is this which has aroused
the Indignation of Berlin diplomatic
circles-it has been written By woman
who has had extended 10 her the hospi
talty of the court and diploma tic society
and who has abused this privilege by
drawing thinly disguised portraits of her
hosts and retailing highly spicr' anecdotes
at their expense.
An intimate knowledge of court cerc-
monial and ali the poignant episodes of
the recent season leave no doubt as to
the material having been gathered at
first hand.
The book deals with the flotsam and jet
sam of gossip TO be found floating on the
surface of the social waters in any large
capital, but with the collecting of which
4 woman rarely ever soils her hands. I'll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Especial Dispatch)
ROME, July l9.

1tOME, july L.
TO Mr.. Charles Abeniacar we are In
'cbted for informal ton regarding the
new German Academy in Rome. Be
yond the Porta Pia. on the famous Via
Nomentana, lined to-day by superb
villas and handsome modern buildings,
the old family Of the Massimos owned a
large property. with ancient trees and
occupying most commanding position,
the Roman Compagn to the
hills OF Algano.
A wealthy German, Mr. Edouapd Ar
mold, known In the art world for the
noble uses to which he has put his for
tune, conceived the idea of buying the
villa Massimo and there installing an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Very Likely.

Baltimore American:-"Battsy was on
a lark last night"
Then I'll bet that lark was the little
bird that told his wife all about IT."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Our Langwidge.

Cincinnati Enquirer:-"I am inclined to
let Jones down easy" said the Boss.
"Why?" asked the manager.
Because he is hard up" replied the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Uncompromising Prospect.

Washington star
Let's face the seasons natural lot,
Nor family halt ana totter.
July Will probably be hot
and August rather hotter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
american WOman's Book
Has Disguised Berlin
Called "The Ambassadress the Volume Deals with Rather
Unpleasant Inside Gossip of Diplomatic Circles and Has
Caused Stir That Is Being Taken Beyond Teacups


is not n pleasant book, nor is it pleasant
10 dwell upon the thought that il was
perpetratcd by an American
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20

" DICK wInTrINGTON. the pic,
uresque old tavern in Cloth Fair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-11
X X X X X x xxx Xxx x * x X X
PLEASANT VALLEY x
x X 4 x X x x x X Xxx X X X x X

The Pleasant valley farmers club
held it's regular meeting for the
moRth of December, at the home of
Mr.. Ira Cook, dinner was served to
company of fifty six people includ-
ing visitors and children. After din
ner the usual business session was
held a program committe Of three
was appointed to select some subject
for discussion at the next meeting
and to appoint three of the members
to prepare something on the subject
selected. The subject was again
brought up of building a club house
as the club is getting too large to be
entertained at the homes of the mem
bers, and new members are being ad-
ded at every meeting. The sentiment
seemed all in favor Of preparing to
erect suitable building as soon as
possible next summer. The meeting
adjourned at four o'clock. To meet in
. January at the home of Mr.. John
Mr.. Walter Ostland, of Wolford,
North Dakota, Mr.. o. Rundel, Mr.
Hedglin and two sons from near
Buena Vista, Mrs. Kruger of Minnea-
polls, a neice of Mrs. G.. B. Fuller and
Mr.. Fuller and family of Red Lake,
agency were visitors at the Farmers
club last Wednesday.
Last Saturday evening, Miss Anna
Hedman gave a shadow social and
dance at the Ten Mile lake school
house,t the selling of the shadows"
afforded great amusement and near
ly thirty nine dollars were cleared as
the result
Mr.. M. W. Knox spent last Thurs
day and Friday in Bemidji, and took
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-12-11
NO ATTEMPT TO STOP HER
Mrs. Pankhurst Leaves England for
| .a France. III

Mrs. Pankhurst Leaves England for
.@ France.
London, Dee. 1t.-Watched by Scot
land Yard detectives, who made no
attempt to stop her, Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst. militant suffrage leader,
out of Jail on weeks "cat and
mouse" license, left for Paris, where
she will visit her daughter Christie
bel.
She was taken from General
Flora Drummond's citadel in Lin
coin Inns to Victoria station in an
ambulance, closely guarded by deter.
mined suffragettes.
From the ambulance stretcher
bore her to a sleeping car of the boat
train for Dover. On the same train
were King Alfonso and Queen Vic
toria Of Spain, returning home from
visit to King George and Queen
Mary.
Technically Mrs. Pankhurst will be
a fugitive from justice at the end Of
the week, but it is known that the
home Office will not modest her as
long as she remains out of England.