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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
Notional Geographic Society's War Primer No. 10

MONTFAUCON-A town of north
ern France, thirteen miles northwest
OF Eerdun, half way between the
valleys Of the Mouse and Aisne. TWEEN
ty-three miles from the Belgian Dor
der and but few miles east OF the
Argonne forest. 1t was here mat the
body OF Admiral Colligny. the no.
blest victim" OF the massacre of st.
Bartholomew, was hung up by the
heels on the gibbet. The body was
secretly taken from here to Chantilly
and buried up in the parish church
without the head, which Was convey
ed to Catherine de Medici. The ad-
miral had incurred the wrath or
Catherine by endeavoring to draw the
king, Charles TX, into "a war with
Spain. Her attempt to have him as
sassinatcd Infatuated the Huguenots,
and Catherine conceived the idea OF
killing their leaders and running the
Protestant party. II is estimated that
so 900 were inassacred in the whole
of France.
CLERMONT-D E-LOISE-A town
of northern France, with about 1000
population, eighteen miles west or
Compiegne, on the Breche. tribu-
tary Of the Disc. Its ancient castle
Is now used as a prison for women.
goes. two Irish girls, Maura and
Bridget. suffered martyrdom nearby.
and were buried in the cemetery or
Nogent. in Clermont. Toward The end
Of the twelfth century peasant lost
a black cow that passed the night "
ing on the tomb Of the virgins. When
the cow was found, one side had
turned white. Some time later the
COW again slept on the tomb and Its
other side was turned white. The
fame Of the miracle spread through
all France and thousands of people
came to see the cow and be cured.
Nogent became henceforth Nogent-
les-Nierges and the relics of the two
virgin saints were placed In shrine
within the church where they may be
seen to this day.
BAZEI1LES-~A village of north
ern France about three miles south
east of the battlefield of Sedan. Near
the beginning of the village Is
small tavern, whose name recalls the
fact that this was the last French po-
sttion in the village, desperately de-
Tended before the retirement to Sc
dan. where $4,000 men, 10000 horses,
1000 cannon and an enormous supply
OF stores fell into the hands Of the
Germans. The inn, the only house
In the village not burned, now con-
tains a museum of relics OF the bat
tie. and one room Is still preserved
in the same state as Is depicted In
de Neuviile's painting Of THE Last
Cartridge" the scene of which IL laid
in the house. The cemetery nearby
contains the bones OF 2.035 French
and German soldiers removed from
their temporary graves on the bat
tlefield.
CRECY- EN- pONTHIEU-A town
of northern France. twelve miles
north of Abbeyville, famous for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24

victory OF Edward III of England ovel
Philip, King of France, In 1916. The
English forces were estimated at 25,-
600, while the French army was about
100000. The first division of the for
mer army was commanded by the
Prince of Wales. and during the
fighting he was hard pressed. A mes
sage was sent to Edward III, asking
for help. 'Is my son hurt. or dead
or on the earth felled?" asked the
king mo, sire. but he has. need OF
your aid" was the reply Tell them
that sent you" replied Edward. CHAT
they send no more to me for any ad-
venture that falleth, as long as my
son is alive: and also that they suf-
fer him this day to win his spurs"
The French finally gave wax and
fled A tradition, probably erroneuos,
says that this was the first battle in
which cannons were used ION the
side of the English).
ST. RIQUIER--A town Of north
ern France, thirty-two miles north
west OF Amiens. whose women. in
1886, aided vigorously in repulsing
"a determined attack by the troops OF
Charles V. One heroine, named Bee
ouetoiIle, is said to have captured
a hostile flag with her own hands,
j
frequent destruction by the Normans.
Burgundians, Germans and English
St Rfquier was famous in its early
days for its abbey founded about
615.
TRENT-The capital OF the italian
speaking portion OF the Austrian
province OF Tyrol, ten miles from the
Italian border, at the junction of the
Adige and Fersina rivers. Its en-
battled walls and towers fill the whole
breadth OF the valley. Its inhabi-
tants, about $4,000 in number in
Guiding a garrison Of over 1000.
speak italian only The city lives
rather on its historical souvenirs than
on its industries, In TIA Trent be-
came a part of italy, hut was trans
ferred to Germany In 1927. 1t passed
TO Austria in 1903 and was formally
annexed in 1914.
TRIESTE-The principal seaport
of Austria on the Gulf of Venice,
367 miles southwest of Vienna by
rail. 1t may be said nearly to monop-
lie the trade of the Adriatic, and has
long eclipsed its ancient rival Venice.
which lies scarcely more than seventy
miles across the gulf 1t had pop
ulation of 229,475 in 1910. Trieste
was made the center Of large emf
grafton from Austria to America by
the inauguration OF a direct emil
grant service to New York in 1904.
The town was captured by Venice in
1908. The harbor was blockaded
by an Italian fleet from May until
August, 1S4s. At the head Of its In
dustrfa, establishments are two ship
building yards. the largest Of the kind
in Austria. employing more than g.
600 workmen. It also has petroleum
factories, iron foundries and chemical,
soap. silk spinning and machine fac
tories.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
RIDING BUCKING
BR0HCH0S FOR PRIZE
INTERESTING CONTEST IN 10l
RANCH WILD WEST
SHOW.

There is a three-cornered battle in
the ranks of the female contingent
OF the 10t Ranch wild West show,
which makes known its strenuous
features to the Richmond public next
Friday, September %. The three
participants in this battle royal are
cowgirls. and they lay claim to the
euphonious names of Bessie Herberg,
Idgie Lindsay and Beatrice Brosseau.
These girls are all clever and daring
riders. They do stunts in the big
arena that would make the ordinary
cowboy hesitate. They ride outlaw
horses. They lasso wild ponies. They
dash around the arena on long-horned
steers. And they perform other start
| ling feats that mako the eyes of spec
tators open wide and stir audiences
to enthusiasm.
But the girls are rivals The dar-
ing feats of one excite the emulation
OF the others
OF course, all this means strenuous
entertainment for the public and adds
to the thrills of the performance.
During the next two weeks the girls
are to be given an opportunity to COM
pete for a gold medal offered by Jos.
&c. Miller, the rauchman, and his part
ner, Edward Arlington, for the clever
CSl ItdtS NJ fid4uS On buChihE III oii-
chos.
There are about forty other cow
girls with the show. and while they
are all clever and daring riders they
have refrained from entering. the con-
test, so that the, battle royal Is be-
tween the rival trio
In the 10i Ranch there Ia. more
over. it is announced, veritable con-
gress of wild west people, including
cowboys, cowgirls, Indians from n
dozen tribes. Mexican yaqueros and
constitutionalists. old scouts and
nlaissmen, and by way OF contrast IN
the methods of riding. there Is troop
of genuine Russian Cossacks. who at
tract particular attention at this time
on account of the European war. All
these typical people will appear In the
afternoon and evening performances
az well as In the preliminary street
parade.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
TAX commission
REPORTS OUT soon
RESULTS OF INVESTIG A 40
HAVE SHOWN INEQUALITY
IN ASSESSMENTS.

The State tax commission, which
has been sitting all summer at the
capitol or visiting distant sections or
the-gt making n study OF the
present taxation system in Virginia,
has made splendid progress and II Is
expected thu. within the mex week or
ten days the first Of a series Of re-
ncrts an the results SO far accomplish
&c win be given ont for publication.
Though he nature Of the tirst re-
port to be given publicity Is not stated.
II is probable that it Will deal with
real estate taxation. 1t is underst God
that the commission in Its survey has
found many Inconsistencies in the as
seSsing of raal estate for taxation, and
that it's report will recommend more
strict assessment of properties re-
turned.
Numerous inequalities have been
discovered, it Is stated, in various
parts Of the State. In some counties
the assessments run far below those
IN others, Some properties that have
been sold n recorded price, rang
ing much higher than others, have
been assessed at 25 to 35 per cent
of their vale, while the smaller prop
critics have been asse ssed at 40 to 60
per cent of their value.
The tax commission has already
prepared IA number of bills, which are
10 be carefully revised between now
and next Jar uaTy, and to be submit
ted then TO the Legislature at its extra
session 1t is unlikely that the tax
rate will DO either raised or lowered
by the commissions recommendations,
but that the assessments will be
eaualized. The investigations made
are showing the commission where
assessments ere too low or where they
are too high.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
NEW BANK OPENS
IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

Charlottesville, Va. Sept "a
Monday morning marked the opening
in Charlottesville of the new National
hank of that city, under auspices
especially favorable to the success OF
the new Institution.
Stock has been widely distributed
and eagerly sought by many Of the
best business men in the city and
vicinity the belief being general that
a significant forward Etep has been
taken in the progress and develop
ment Of the community.
With a carefully selected board ef
directors and officers business will he
temporarily conducted In the old
bank building at the corner of Fourth
and Main streets, pending completion
of the new Main street building. the
plans for which are practically In
readiness
Deposits for the Arst day amounted
to $i97.3l4.sG.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
BOWEN DRUG COMPANY
FILES BANKRUPTCY PETITION

Newport News, Va, Sept %
Through It's attorneys, S. r. Bux-
ton and S. r. Cummings, the Bowen
Drug company has filed petition in
bankruptcy with the clerk. OF courts.
The company gives its liabilities at
s7,2S2.96, and its assets at $6.40o. The
creditors. 1t is said. are distributed
throughout the various States of the
Atlantic coast.
The store. situated on Washington
avenue. between Thirtieth and Thirty
first streets. was closed. all day yes
terday. No sign was displayed. how
ever The petition was not filed until
late yesterday afternoon
James Bowen, president OF The con-
Germ, certified the petition. Several
local business men are stockholders
in the company. which hax been doing
business here for several yearA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
LIVERPOOL CUTS
PRICE. OF COTTON

New York Sept 25,- The Official re-
port ~ ihe conference committee this
morning showed that 1900 bales o!
December cotton had been liquidated
at $50 10y yesterdays ballots. making
total reduction Of 4 coo bales IN the
straddle interest so far under the
terms Of the international agreement
To6ay's operations in Liverpool an
nnances that the price for January
February Will be reduced 10 5.23d
there tomorrow, which will mean a
ursae Of nine cents in the LOCAL mar
ket The liquidation Of yesterday
however, WAS the heaviest since The
movement started and created fav-
ora bic impression in connection with
abe reports OF continued steadtness in
the South.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
Suffrage Associations Convention.

The National American Woman Suf-
frage association has issued a call. for
It's annual convention, to be held at
Nashville. Tenn. November Il to II.
At the annual convention Of the
Equal Suffraee League Of Virginia,
which will he held at Roanoke this
year, November 9 to TO, the Virginia
delegates to the national convention
will he elected.
On Thursday, October I. at the
meeting to be held mt 4 80 at league
headquarters, the delegates and alter
mates to the Roanoke convention will
be elected,
Thursday. September "a. will be the
formal opening date of the fall cam
pairn OF the Richmond suffragists. a
rect ption viii be held at suffrage head
quarters on that night. on which oc-
casiou Miss Ellen Glasgow Will be the
guest Of honor. and Mrs Hequem-
bourg, accompanied by Miss Marianne
Meade on the piano, win render der
iightful violin selections Refresh
ments will be served and the public is
Invited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
ELECTION DAY PRAYER
MEETING WE'LL ATTENDED

The prayer services held at the
headquarters of the Woman's Prohi-
bition league, opening at O'Clock
Tuesday morning, were wonderful and
inspiring. Men and women stopped
on their way to business. Women
who were in no way connected with
any temperance organizations came to
take part in the service, because OF
their great interest in the protection
of the home and the boys and girls
of this State.
AT 10 A. NJ. the service closes, the
women going to the various churches
selected in the city in which to hold
these services.
The prayer services held all over
the city, nineteen in number. con-
tinuing from 10 A. M. to 5 p. M,
were a tower of strength to the hun
dreds of persons who attended.
At East End Baptist the prayer
service opened at sunrise and closed
with the setting Of the sun. Mrs.
Georgia May Jobson. the president of
the organization. had an autimobile
all day. which made 1t possible for
her to attend all OF the services
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
ROUMAN|A MAY
JOIN THE ALLIES

Rome. Sept 23.--Roumania has
been greatly i'm pressed by the Russian
victories and has practically decided
to Join the allies. She has also been
tempted by an offer from Transyl-
vania, which runs south and east OF
Roumania. and is separated from the
country by the Carpathian mountains.
The car declared a short time ago
that Russia did not desire any new
territory as a result Of the war accord
ing to racial affiliations, Trausyl =
vania. which is an tntegral part Of
Hungary. has "A population OF $500
coo. OF whom 1,400 oG0 are RFouma-
mans and under the cars declara-
zion Roumauia would acquire that
country,
The kaiser Ia furious over the de-
ctsion of Roumania, and has reoalle q
the German envoy at Bucharest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
FOOD IS SCARCE
IN GERMAN ARMY

Rotterdam. via London. Sept. 23.-
Advices received from the front indi-
cate that one great reason for the
German retirement has been the prob
lem of getting food The troops, ac-
cording TO these .advices, have been
subsistng largely on what they could
commander. Aand have suffered Sc
yereIy, particularly those who adj
vanced by way of Belgium. The ra-
pidity of the German advance also
distanced the ammunition supply,
which for a time was not equal to
the consumption.
The present German optimism Is
based on the belief that these condi-
tons have been remedied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
COL. BURGWYN TO ADDRESS
RICHMOND SOCIETY ENGINEERS
The regular September meeting win

The regular September meeting will
be held on Thursday September "a.
at s:3o p. M. OF the Richmond Soci-
ETY. of Engineers. in tne auditorium OF
the Virginia Mechanics' institute.
Colonel c. p. p. Burgwyn will speak
on The Engineering Side of the
James River improvements" and
Mr.. Ware B.. Gay will speak on tho
same problem, from its commercial
aspect. Tho meeting = open to the
81. = iarUe aateadance = Aestred-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
IN on Day in Grain.

chicago. sept est was an off day
IN :he gain market today as com
pared with tho recent activity Deal
inss were On "a largely decreased scale,
and prices fuc-uated within narrow
rang. closing irregular and fraction
aIlx changed from those of %ester-
CAV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24

The State corporation commission
yesterday granted n charter to the
Strand Amusement corporation, Nor
folk, Va, capital stock, $500 to $2.-
500: conduct theaters and places OF
amusement M Hofheimer, presi-
dcrf: Edward Roar. secretary; both
Of Nof1oIk.@Y Va 6 sif sS AL A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
NAVAL REVERSE
HAS NO EFFECT
ON SITUATION
FOREIGN EXCHANGE ACTIVE AND
FIRM. WITH MORE DEMAND
BILLS.

New York Sept. 23s---Tn no financial
or commercial ouarterNoday was there
any obvious unfavorahEe reflection of
the British nayal loss Yin the North
Sea There has been some notion
orer night that tfis reverse might
operate against some OF the current
processes for the reha hilitntion Of the
international money market. and
might evoke some response from the
shipping industry or the grain mar
ket
There can be no question that the
German challenge of British nava !
supremacy on the various oceans af-
fects insurance rates and ship charter
ins and interferes with the recovery
az the ocean carrying trade. other
wise It might he assumed that the
banking and business community re-
garded the war news as striking some
thing Of balance between land and
sea. and calling for no change in
present plans or efforts.
The Baltimore and Ohio published
It's return for August, showing fa4l
of se2s, 900 in gross earnings, tho de-
crease in net being cut to s23S.ooo.
but the exhibit is n measure Of the
difficult situation with which railroad
finance has now 20 reckon. and from
oppressive regulation
Foreign Exchange Active.
Foreign exchange here Was active
and firm. Sterling bills were quoted
at 4as for demand. with g7 for
cables, in which the principal bust
ness was done tn order to obtain re
rrittance for quarterly settlements
1t was said also there wasta more &C
tive market for German cable ex-
change than at any time since the out
break Of the war presumably also Tor
quarterly payments Proceeds OF the
second cali payment on account or the
bank underwriting Of the New York
city loan were transferred 10 Canada
in the form Of gold 10 the extent or
ssi37.a0G All the indications were
that full banking support would he
given by the different sections Of the
country 10 the 500. 900, 600 gold pool
for foreign exchange employment. the
Chicago clearing house having al
ready voted a s16 coo 00o provision, 10
be apportioned among the Chicago
+ f,a-rks,eyyf1icr" WRIT rhe New forK city
share Of $50 G8e 500 Will take care
~ almost iwo-thirds 81 the total
amount
Financial feeling has been improved
hv tts, progress made IN furnishing
facilities for restoration ~ the In
ternational exchange and ha' oeen
further helred by the signs Of t"e tn
vest naent market conveyed Ia the New
York city loan operation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-24
RICHMOND HAY ,rAuKET.
TOBACCO MARKET.

Rich mond, Va, Sept 90, 1914.
DARK FIRED RE DRIED.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-06-10
HANCOCK POINT.

Little Ruth Gallison has the chicken
pox.
Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Arthur Kief's mother,
is quite ill.
DR.. Abbott, of Portland, is at the Point
with his family.
Chester BriDkworth is assistant keeper
at Crabtree's light.
Ora Jordan has moved to the old Penney
house for the summer.
Ethel Hodgkins has gone to Boston and
Portsmouth to visit relatives.
Minnie Ball, who is teaching in East
Lamoine, spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Lucy Ball. Her sister Marcia re-
turned to Lamoine with her for visit.
Mrs. Rebecca Hale died Sunday evening,
at s O'Clock. Mrs. Hale had been failing
for long time. She will be buried in
Ellsworth. Her daughter Katherine has
been most devoted in her care for her
mother.
June 8, f..
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July, and Mrs. Amy Woodwork Barbour
will occupy it during August and Septem-
Der.
Miss Mary Burnham, of Philadelphia,
sister OF William Burnham, will occupy
the Hessenbauch house this season. Henry
Bunker, OF Cranberry Isles, will sail the
family.
Philip Bunker, student in the Gilman
high school, Northeast Harbor, will en-
joy vacation with his parents, Leslie r.
Bunker and wife, before commencing his
summers work at Bain's.
June 8. SUB.
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SUTTON.

]. E. Tatley and wife, OF Philadelphia,
will again occupy the Kendall house.
Grover Morse has rented his new launch
to w. G. and L. s. Stanley for the sum-
mer.
L. H. King and family, of New York,
will occupy the "Farm House"i during
July, August and September.
c. B. Church and family will occupy
their cottage here this season. The Will
liam Burnham, Worcester and Furbush
families will be here this season.
The Burnham property is very busy
place. The Burnhams were in Europe
last season, and all will be glad to well
come them back here this season.
The Fields, of Springfield, Mass, will
occupy the Woodwork bungalow during
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COUNTY NEWS.
PROSPECT HARBoR.

The free library association presented
the bright two-aot comedy, "Not A Man
in The House, Tuesday evening. Those
in the cast were Miss Genevieve F. Cole,
Miss Gladys Hutchings, Miss Doris Col
well, Miss Marion Wasgatt, Miss Beulah
o. Cove. The committee made no mis-
take in assigning parts, and all were we'll
taken. Miss Wasgstt made great hit as
the old lady. An orchestra OF four pieces
Susie Over, piano. l. s. Ray, violin;
Irving Bunker and Z. B. Colweil-rendered
several fine selections. The song special
ties between acts and at the close OF the
comedy were especially good, Mrs. /. 8.
Whitaker sang solo, Mrs. Henry Hamil-
ton, Miss Evelyn Wasgatt and Miss Leitha
Temple took part in the specialties, be-
sides the ladies above mentioned. The
closing number, "The Hats of Other
Days." introduced all the ladies, and the
hats themselves added not little merri-
ment, and were on exhibition at the close
Of the entertainment.
June 8. Z.
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ORLAND.

Miss Grace Hutchins has resumed teach
ing at Cranes corner, after brief illness.
The many friends of Clarence Grindle
will be pleased to learn of his GONZALES
cence after long and serious illness.
Mrs. Arthur q. Patenaude and children,
YVonne and Frank, have gone to Gardiner
to visit friends few days before going to
Hudson, N. H., where Mr.. Patenaude is
employed.
The Fourth OF July celebration under
the direction Of D. P. O'Hearn will be
held this year as usual. DORIS orchestra,
of Belfast, will furnish music during the
day and evening. The patriotic concert in
the afternoon will be a feature. A
talented banjoist and comedian, assisted
by good local talent, will furnish the pro-
gram.
June 8. d.
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WINTER HARBoR.

DR.. J. 3. Bragg has been having interior
repairs made on his house.
recent guest of relatives here.
Rev. E. s. Drew has been spending .
few days in Monson, where he delivered
the memorial address.
Steamer Schoodic began her summer
schedule Of trips June 1, making three
trips daily from Grindstone Neck. Later
in the season more trips will be added.
The graduating exercises Of the Winter
Harbor high school will be held at Ham
mond hall Friday evening, June II. The
baccalaureate sermon was given by Rev.
E. 8. Drew, at the Baptist church, Sunday
morning.
June 8, 8.
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WEST BRoOKSvILLE.

Mrs. Lydia Emery, Of Bangor, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Mary 8. WATSON.
Capt. Ira W. Tapley and wife, of Brook
Ign, N. Y, have opened their cottage here.
Miss Miliie NJ. Tapley, who has been
visiting her brother John in Charleston, is
home.
Stanhope & Ordway, Of Hartland, are
drilling an artesian well for Capt. George
Stevens.
James N. Jones, who is spending the
summer here with his aunts, has re-
turned from visit in Bucksport.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held
memorial services at Mount Rest ceme-
terry Sunday afternoon. The exercises
were very impressive.
June s. ToMsoN,