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The Cairo bulletin., 1914-01-02

This peaceful settlement of a con
trovcrsy which might have dragged
its WY through the courts for year,
as a GiGsu. 5ing factor in business
VAS the cause OF an immediate bet
ter telling in the financial center;
OF the country. The part played !,
J. p. Morgan 4 &C. in this settle
ment is not known. They arc be
lieved to have been the power be
mind the American Telephone Com
pany in its efforts to buy up inc
pendent companies throughout thu
| country.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-01-02
Utilities Must.

Utilities coicerns must:
Comply viii the commission 5 o.
ders and acknowledge same.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26
CALIFORNIA; HIGHWAY
TO FAMOUS LAKE RESORTS

The completion OF the California
State Highway around the southern
portion OF Lake Tahoe, gives motor
lists an opportunity OF making the de-
lightful trip TO any of the famous lake
resorts between Truckee and Fallen
Leaf. formerly reached only after a
tedious trip by stage. 1t makes an in
terestinG side trip for tourists in. the
Western section of the Lincoln High
way.
The route leads along the Truckee
River for fifteen miles. and then
around the southwestern portion of
beautiful Lake Tahoe. passing around
Emerald BAY and reaching Cascade
Lake. which is $50 feet above the level
of Tahoe.
But the roads to this new paradise
furnish difficulties enough to discour-
age the most optimistic driver in all
except midsummer months Heavy
SHOWS caused by the high altitude
make the mountain roads practically
lmpassable during the cooler seasons
Early in June several pleasure cars
managed TO reach the summit but all
heavier vehicles were forced to abau
don the trip because of the condition
OF the roads. The first motor stage TO
make the trip this year was VVillvs
Utility truck, which made the ascent
late in the month. The truck wore a
new pair OF tire chains TO threads i'm
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26
AUTOMATIC SALESMAN"
Is A POPULAR FELLOW

a salesman who nutely offers auto
mobile accessories and tire repair ma
teriais. but has success in that kind Of
selling, is making a great hit in many
sections of the country. lie is the
automatic salesman" put out by the
j. T. Goodrich Company.
The automatic salesman" is an at
tractive little showcase for the dealer
pr repair man TO set up in his place Of
business. All the dealer has 10 do is
10 work the cash register. -
Recent reports show that more than
800 OF these automatic salesman" arc
working in all parts of tile country.
ana the call for their services is
stronger than ever.
Working on the talk little and do
much principle. these Statesmen" are
SAID TO he wonders, for they say abso-
lutely nothing and simply "sell the
rrnIAls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26
STUDEBAKER "Slx" SETS
NEW AUTO COASTER RECORD
ToboKKnns Twenty-One Miles Down SAN
Jose Mountain Before Coming
to n StOp.


AZ a method of comparing the MORT
OF various friction-reducins devices.
coasting matches have boon. for tho
past season or two. a motoring sport
OF growing popularity.
With ignition scaled and cut OFF, cars
arc started at tho top OF a hill and
allowed to coast until they stop.
Some astonishing records have been
sot. most striking OF which Us un-
doubtedly that OF Tom Fuller. of San
Francisco. who. in his Studcbaker six"
accompanied by Jack Tahaney. recently
coasted from the summit OF Mt Hamil-
ton clear into tho city limits OF San
Jose. q total distance of twenty one
miles.
There is an excellent though tortuous
highway TO the summit OF Mount Ham
ilton. Fuller and Tahaney made the
ascent without especial interest. max
ing careful observations they went.
At the top. in order to eliminate any
possible doubt regarding tho record
they might set, they removed from both
rear wheels the shafts of tho full
floating rear axle, thus cutting Off any
possible application of power.
The emergency brake was released,
and. as the car stood on 4 slight de-
clvity, Immediately began rolling.
Tho first part of the ride was the
most exciting, as the grades are very
steep. Drivers on this descent custo-
lnarily use motor compression TO aid
tho brakes, but Fuller had to depend
on his brakes alone. his motor being
disconnected.
At several points the road winds very
close to the top of a cliff. Around two
OF these the Studebaker fairly whizzed.
despite the fact that both wheels were
locked. The last pitch was almost
straightaway. however. Down this
Fuller let the car slide Mt nearly sixty
miles an hour-a speed ample to carry
1t over the first of the rises encountered
on the trip.
The remainder OF the coast was gem
orally down hill, but with many dips
and climbs. Each climb was, however,
slightly less than the coast which pre-
coded, so the Studebaker could attain
times the car slowed down dangerous
on each occasion the downward grade
started 1t rolling again.
In several places Ions stretches OF
level highway were reached. and 1t was
not until the car encountered q con-
siderable upgrade in San Jose, follow
ing a long level coast, that it came to
n stop, the odometcr registering 211
miles.
a remarkable feature was the fact
that despite the free use of the brakes
the drums were not heated nor the
coverings worn at the end OF the rum
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26

tor and blocking the road. Deep slush
added to tho difficulties OF the ascent
and made traction almost impossible
The truck is operated by tho Lake
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26

one-third of mile of heavy Ding. It,
was necessary to shovel away the snow
from the front axle. in order to keep
1t from packing in front of tho radia-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26

Tahoe Auto Stage Company. which is
using 1t on daily round trip between
Truckee and Fallen Leaf Lodge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26
AUTO ATOMS

Two effective ways of establishij e
ownership Of motor cars and discourag-
ing thefts of being used by many
motorists. One is to have initials of
the owner cut In the headlight glass;
the other is to brand the owners mark
in the tires.
There is now a running board re-
frigerator with an Ice capacity OF
twenty-five pounds and Z compartment
for food and bottled goods.
y disappearing tonneau seat which
Will carry an extra passenger and folds
out OF the way when not in use is
inviting attention from discriminating
motorists. At present it is on several
Of the higher-gradc cars.
The particular male motorist may
now have fiat motor-car toilet case
The fiat shaving brush is quite as cf-
hcient as the round one. when one
learns how to use it.
Camp Cookery" is a handy book for
those who carry a cooking kit with
them and camp by the wayside.
For cool night travelling the most
comfortable innovation Is n llama hat
In Tyrolean shape. y woven band with
a fluffy tassel makes n good trim
ming.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-26

Camp Cookery" is a handy book for
those who carry a cooking kit with
them and camp by the wayside.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
ALL EUROPE READY
FOR GENERAL WAR
ON SHORT NOTICE
Late War Developments

Austrian gunboats in the Danube bombarded Bel
grade all Tuesday night. Several buildings dam
aged and man hurt. The Servians made
ply The bridge the Save has been destroyed IN
part
Negotiations between Austria and Russia have
ended but Emperor Francis Joseph It is said has writ
ten letter to the ear, which may avert hostlhties
IN reply to request from the German government,
regarding Russia attitude the cars government issued
a warning to the powers that Russia Will join with Ser
via if the latter country IS invaded
The Frankfort Gazette printed an inspired telegram
from Berlin which practically notice to Russia to
her extensive military movements
The Russian army is said to have been modelling
for ten days. and is ready to take the field
More German troops have been sent to the Russian
frontier.
France has quietly completed unofficial mobili
zaon and prepared to take the offensive if necessary
Great Britain denies officially that her fleet has left
port that her army is being modified.
Americans at Carlsbad and other Austrian resorts
fought TO get places in already overcrowded outgoing
trains Many for the present unable get back to
England the way home.
Stocks insNew York closed at advance Tues
dav rejecting sondness of conditions here The local
securities market the only important the world
to remain open
Stocks on all European hourses yesterday were weak.
The failure of brokerage firms in London
nounced
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
Negotiations End Between Rus
sia and Austria and Situation
Grows Critical
Armies Modified;
Navies SteamedUp
Gar Issues Warning That He
Will Join Servia If That
Country Is Invaded

St Petersburg. July 29.--The nego
tiations between Austria and Russia
have ended, but, although the situa-
ton is regarded with increasing grnv-
ity, hope of restricting the war TO AUS
tria and Seryia has not been aban-
doned entirely.
The Novoe Vrcmya says Emperor
important letter to the car. which
may have very important influence
towards peace.
The interchange of views Of the am
bassadors of the triple alliance and
triple entente with VI. Sazonoff. the
Russian foreign minister continues.
Hope for peace Is now founded solely
on what Great Britain, France and
Germany may be able to achieve
Austria's alleged refusal to continue
direct negotiations with Russia, as
the latter Is reported to have desired.
Is interpreted in some quarters TO
mean that Austria has put herself in
the hands of her allies 80 far as her
relations with Russia are concerned.
Russia. In the meantime, Will not
depart from the attitude she has al
ready announced towards Seryia.
There Is an absence, among the ON
Gals. OF all signs of furry and anxiety.
thereby giving the impression of con-
scious strength and preparedness to
AccepG with equanimity whatever may
he the developments. There were
services and prayers at the kazan ca
tlle<iraI this morning for the success
Of Servia- These were followed by
street demonstrations in front OF the
Scrvian legation. The British and
French embassies were also visited by
cheering crowds. Similar demonstra-
tons went on all last night. and made
Il impossible for anyone to sleep who
lived In that ncighborhood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
GERMANY MEETS
RUSSIA HALF WAY
IN WAR ACTIVITY
Movement of Troops to Stra-
tegic Points Along the Bor-
der by Both Governments

Berlin. July 2s.-~Telegraphic COM
Kaiser Wilhelm and the car regard
ing the crisis in European affairs
brought on by the Autro-Servian sit
uation.
Several German regiments have
been moved toward the Russian from
tier as a precautionary measure. and
official advtces received here indicate
military act.vt.y on the Russian side
Of the border as we'll although the
German military authorities are in
formed that no mobilization order
has vet been issued by the Russian
war office.
The Norddeutsc.here Zeitung, the
official organ OF the imperial govern
ment. published his comment in it's
evening edition today
Hopes For Peace.
The peaceful tone Of the official
Russian communication issued today
tlnds lively echo here. The i'm
Derial German government shares
the wish of Russia for the mainte-
nance of peaceful relations. and 1t
hopes the German people will sup
port II by maintaining a moderate
and quiet attitude"
Information received here regard
ing the movement OF Russian troops
to occupy Wirballen. in Russian
Poland. and other strategic points
along the frontier. have received $50
rounds OF ammunition. and the pur-
chase Of forage for the cavalry is
being hastily accomplished. The
German government IL meeting Rus
aa's activity with the movement OF
several regiments toward the from
Ia o tea Asf~ f.xh AL
and wearing the newly adopted gray
service uniforms
The German crown prince arrived
at Potsdam today. His arrival was
followed by q family conference. at
which the emperor, the empress, the
crown prince and the other princes
IF the imperial family were present.
The conference lasted an hour.
Optimistic View.
In spite OF the feverish activity in
diplomatic circles. nothing tangible
has been accomplished yet. so far as
has been made public. One OF the
French diplomatic corps said today
that he saw some ground for an opti-
mistic view of the situation. His
opinion was not shared by the off,
Gals Of the German foreign office. who
said frankly that they saw nothing
on which to base judgmen, one
way OF the other.
Anti-war demonstrations. conducted
ny socialists at Stuttgart. resulted to-
day IN such serious rioting that the
police We're unable to cope with the
situation and troops were called ont.
The manifestants invaded the district
In which the foreign legations are
situated and stoned the police guards
who had been drawn up in front OF
the LEGATIONS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
LIQUOR "WINDSHAKE
/ IN PETITION" IS BUT
ANOTHER MARES NEST
CLERK CHRISTIAN
DENIES STATEMENT

Says the News Leader. of Tues
day.
'Out Of sixty-eight names, on the
first sheet OF the Statewiders' petit
ton. twenty-four are declared by
Clerk Christian not to be eligible
to vote in the September election.
1t 10 understood that all the other
pages OF the petition bearing the
names Of Richmond persons con-
tain the names OF many persons
who live outside of the city. or who
are not entitled to cast their ballot"
Clerk Christian. Of the Hastings
court, yesterday afternoon declared
to a representative of The Virginian
that he had not made the above
statement. ~Nsi
Il have no reason to believe that
those signing the petition are not
voters" he said. II take their word
for IL never said that any ct
them were not qualified voters"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
BRITISH FLEET
SETS SAIL UNDER
SECRET ORDERS
No Information Obtainable Re-
garding Destination or Amy
Projected Movements

+ London. July 2s-The British feet
sailed from Portland today. No infor-
nation was obtainable rs TO its desti-
nation, or regarding any projected
movements.
Premier Asquith. referring TO the
international crisis in the house OF
commons today, said:
The situation at this moment is ono
of extreme gravity. and / can only
truthfully say that the British gov
ernmeut is not ceasing its efforts to
do everything in its power to circum-
scribe the area OF conflict"
4 This was all the premier had to say
on the subject at this time. In reply
to a question. he said that the British
government had received no tnforma-
ton regarding an alleged revolution
AIRY outbreak in Russian Poland.
Chancellor Lloyd-George. speaking
in the house of commons, said that the
Bank Of England saw nothing in the
present financial situation to make II
necessary to call a meeting of bankers.
The statement was accepted as reas-
surfing the financial world.
Rothschild Optimistic.
I Baron Rothschild said In an inter-
view today that he thought the Euro
pean situation looked rather better to-
day. but added that he did not know
personally OF any developments.
Il think things look a little bright
err" he said at looks as if there
were more chance of the war being
localized. Yesterday was biacker
day than today | think things look
little brighter do not quite know
why. but | have the feeling that they
are"
He repeated his opinion that war
would be confined 10 Austria and Ser
via
News from the Austro-Servian from
tier is extremely meagre because of
the strict censorship maintained by
both Austria and Servia. Troops are
being rushed to the Bosnian border by
both nations and Montenegro troops
also are being concentrated in tho
same district. apparently to support
the Serbs. The concensus of Servian
opinion seems to be that the first in
vasion OF Servia will come from the
Bosnian frontier, and II is here that
the Servians are preparing 10 make
their first stand. No plan OF campaign
OF either side has. however, been al
lowed to pass the censorship.
Aeroplaness At Work.
Austrian ard Servian aeroplanes are
accommodating along the Bosnian Ser
Wan border. in an effort to determine
the positions which are being taken
by the enemy.
The Austro- Hungarian government
has requisitioned the entire train ser
vice OF the dual monarchy and all pri-
yate transportation has ceased
Dispatches received here say that
the Russian war Office issued orders
fast night for the partial mobilization
of the Russian troops In the southern
CONTINUED on Second Page.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
lombard BELGRADE
THROUGHOUT NIGHT

N.sh. Servia (via Athens,. July 29-
The Austrians bombarded Belgrade
All last night until early this morning
from three gunboats. which are at the
junction OF the Danube and the Save.
The FIRE was directed mainly at the
barracks in the capital, but other
public and private buildings were hit
by the shots. These included the
f'raRee-Servian and Andrevitch banks.
A banker. who was in the latter. was
Wounded The officials OF both banks
made protests 10 the German legation.
the Servians did not reply to the
Are. Part of the bridge across the
Save from Belgrade to Semiin was
destroyed ana is now in such Il condi-
ton il cannot be used. Artillery
aghting is going on al Nechnitza, near
Belgrade.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
MAYOR PRESTON IS
NOW IN HANDS Of
MAYOR A|NS[|E
Distinguished Visitor and Party
Receive Magnificent Recep-
ton at Home of Elks
Trip Over City
and Lunch 7 oday
Guests Here for Purpose of
Extending Invitation to Big
Star Spangled Banner Cele-
bration in September

Mayor James Fl. Preston. OF Balti.
OF Mayor A.nslie and the city Of
Richmond The visitors came to the
city last night from Norfolk. where
they wound up their Southern tour,
and will leave this afternoon at Sis
o'clock for home. reaching there
about O'Clock.
The party had not been in the city
ar hour. before things got busy for
them. Exalted Ruler Robert PERL
stein. after having been notified by
Mayor Ainslie that the distinguished
visitors were to be I'm our midst.
set TO work In arranging for q re-
ception at the EikS home. Eleventh
and Marshall streets. and when
Mayor Preston and his party. IN tow
OF Mayor Atnslie and Eergeant-at-
Arms Ruskell, reached tho home there
were more than q thousand en-
thusiastic citizens on hand to welcome
them.
Mayor Preston has been touring
most OF the Western and Southern
country in the interests OF the great
Star Spangled Banner" celebration
which will be held In Baltimore the
week OF September s.
He said last night that his trip
had been n most encouraging and
beneficial one. and that the hospitality
extended the party had proven a.
revelation OF the patriotic ties with
which the country l. bound.
From the beginning OF our trip TO
the ending" said Mayor Preston we
have been received with ovations.
Everywhere the greatest displays Of
hospitality and good fellowship have
been shown, and We feel that DIR trip
has been of vast beusfit TO US. in that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
SEVENTEEN SERVIANS
ARE TAKEN PRISONERS

Semlin. July 29.-Seventeen Ser
vians were captured this morning.
Eight were taken prisoners on the
Save bridge,
1t Is reported that the Servian GUS
toms, house and barracks were de-
stroyed by the fire from the Austrian
gunhoats. Belgrade itself is said 10
have been badly damaged by the hom-
bardment OF three miniature moni-
tors on the Danube, which took turns
in bombarding the town. which pre-
scented Il lifeIess appearance, The
Servians replied with one cannon shot
and some desultory rifle fire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30

Rev the Christian
the De Dodgng OF those who
tobacco the Statewide campaign He writes
possible deceive the facts the case M m
omanno o.
the saloon
the as,hey c,to will be DESTROYED
the saloon $
Is justification for
ZONE members of the rsass Trade s
being denounced and rseq all over the
appeai still another
% - M T @ sanare
positive declaration in support of which not par
the leading as for the
@
sale OF n
tobacco and SALE wha p n @ re 70 roS
the of n the
associated with the gsns leaders in Hrsa
tobacco had nigh. He has M
aa any e hsn M
mention the meetings Of the executive
league LII
ndeverm emb 0 the
cussb by tn iedrs lrsueA
be eDe n
Give the Proof
@
leaders indicate adopted win be followed
s y s Let should s oh n' adopted 7 pT
be followed sale tobacco virginia II the Rich
.omj for the .
PROOF
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30

BOLSTER SHOWN
TO HALL JURY
Victim Mother Weeps Bitterly,
But Prisoner Exhibits No
Feeling Whatever
Two Witnesses on
Stand Yesterday
Father of Murdered Man and
Miss Elsie Wood Lay Foun-
dation for the Prosecution $
Case

Especial TO the Richmond Virginian.)
Louisa Courthouse. Va. July az
The second day OF the trial OF Mrs.
Victor Hall. charged with the muir
der Of her husband on the mornin &
Of April II, scored slightly for the
Comm onwealth. Two witnesses were
placed on the stand today the basis
Of the prosecution and. strange as
II may seem. both were known to be
favorable to the defense
N w. Hall. father of the slain man.
who has perststently expressed his be-
lief In the Innocence of the widow.
was the first witness. Mr.. Han lived
about a quarter OF O. mile from his
sons home. and was one OF the nrst
to arrive at the scene after the fatal
shooting. He testified that the house
was locked up when he left his son 5
home about o'clock IN the morning
altar the Dunk uan store had burned
to the ground
The Commonwealth will endeayor
to show that the house was locked
up when the family retired at
o'clock after the fire and was still
locked up when Mrs. Hall claims she
found her husband shot to death at
O'Clock.
Miss Wood on Stand.
Miss Elsie Wood, a. handsome young
school teacher. who boarded in the
Hall home. testified that she WAS the
srst person to reach Mrs. Hail amer
she found her wounded husband on
the floor OF the store.
Miss Wood has been regarded As
the star witness In the case. and the
court was packed TO the door to hear
her testimony Nothing sensational
developed. however. but II was ap-
parent from the answers OF the wit
nese that she leaned toward the de-
Tense.
Witness stated that she slept over
| q &c. L
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
WEST VIRGINIA
GIRL FIGURES IN
WAR SITUATION
Former Miss Mable Dunlop of
Clarksburg Wife of Servian
Under-Secretary

London July 2s.--Mre. Grouttch.
wife of tho Servian nder-secretary
for foreign affairs. formerly Miss
Mable Dunlop. OF Ciarksharg. w. Va.
who was on her way from this city 20
Belgrade. reached the Austrian from
tier In the Tyrol on Monday, when
she was warned that she must not
proceed through Austria She Ia now
returning to London. where she In
tends TO collect money and organize
q corps Of volunteer nuraes for the
tield hospital OF the ServiAn army.
No responses are reAehing London
<~-~sa~A - a - .&aAluz&s sss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
Confirms Isor,bardment.

London. July 3o.--Martin II. Dono-
hue. the war corresnondent of the
Daily Chronicle. WHO Is at Semi!n.
across the Save from Belgrade. con-
of Belgrade Ia which, he says. the
Servians aid not respond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-30
[uerta Charters Ship
Ito Sail for Spain

Kingston, Jamaica. July %
herai Huerta, ex-provistonal presi-
n OF Mexico, chartered today the
ted Fruit company's steamship
zia. Of $500 tons to take himself
i family, and the other members
|the party which accompanied him
Re from Puerto Mexico to san
Bdar. Spain. The Patia will sail
I'm here next Sunday morning.
neral Huerta has deposited $780,
In q hank at this place.