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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Suspected of stenlinr.

Emma Parker. colored. was last
night arrested by patroIman j. II
Smith. charged with being a suspicious
character, suspected Of having stolen
Il bucket of lard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
MERCHA NTS PRAISE
RICHMOND AS MARKET

Praise for Richmond as Wholesale
market was heard on every side last
night: Merchants from Virginia. North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
appeared TO be unanimous in the opin-
ion that this city is the logical trading
centre for the vast area of surrounding
territory.
j. T. Messenger. of Four Oaks. n. C..
was loud In his praise of Richmond as
a wholesale centre. Many of the mer-
chants In my section of the State do
their trading In Richmond" said Mr.
Messenger, FOR they lind that they al
ways get n square deal here. Rich
mond concerns make us good prices"
he said, and freight rates from here
10 points in my locality are good"
!. -. overly, of Erimm. y. e.. said
last night that this is his first visit to
Richmond. but added that ii would not
he his last one. Il have bought goods
here for several years said the North
Carolina merchant, but ! never was in
Richmond before" L. Il. Afford. Of
Nashville. y. G.. said he had been TO
Richmdnd before. and that he expect
cd to come whenever the opportunity
afforded. Il buy good part of my
stock here he said, and ] see no rca-
son for changing my trading point"
BUYERS HERE FROM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
NAVY SOUTHERN POINT!

Many South Carolina merchants were
guests on the boat trip. as we'll as a
lumber of Georgia retailers. Philip
Rosenburg. a leading. merchant OF Au-
rusta, Gn., does a large business in
richmond. and l.. NJ. l.iplitz Of Beu-
fort. S c.. declares that Richmond as a
market has no equal in the South. H..
Il. Stokes. general merchant OF kcr-
shaw County. s. G.. said last night that
he had been doing business here for
years. and expected 10 continue to do
so L. r. Bullock. representing large
mercantile firm OF henderson. y G.,
said: Every time | have amy large
purchaes to make ! come to Richmond.
It's a good place to buy, and always
find everything ] want here"
\ baseball game between Richmond
and Roanoke at Broad Street Park this
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock will be the
feature entertainment arranged for the
visiting merchants to-day. II Is likely
that n large number OF the visitors will
avail themselves Of this opportunity OF
witnessing snappy exhibition OF the
national sport. as the contest promises
10 be OF more than usual interest a
special performance of Keith vaudc.
vile AT the Lyric Theatre Ninth and
Broad Streets. tomorrow evening VIII
conclude the weeks program.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
A. S. Kreider Elected Con-
gressnan From This District
With Almost 10000 to
Spare---Swartz and Wildman
Win for Assemblymen From
City, and Nissley and Young
From the County, Me Cor
mick, in His Home City and
County, Runs Behind Riual

Republican
candidate
penros Republican was elected over Palmer Democrat
Pincho Washington
to have slightly below Palmer.
burg
Members campaign
Kunkel of Harrisburg for Judge Of the supreme Court said this after
that
figures but said
state and that Kunkel leading.
general Frazer by safe but small
by afternoon as placing the ma
iory
Trezr for Superior Court
Frank B. Mcn Republican
Henry Hk Republican
four Republican cOngresmenat1arge elected
Aaron Kreidsr elected Congress this district comprising
wndman Assembly
defeating opponents Lyb
and Marshall, Democrats.
In the Dauphin County
Republicans Martin
Democratic Washington parties
The Republicans Representatives
the National House.
Vance Mccormick
ball captain defeated
By the aid Of the voters of his home county
Mccormick pOIed compared
zioo3 votes Brumbaugh the county
45 Mccormick 5145
majority being 2a8 Mccormick
to Brumbaughs 7i47 a Brumbaugh majority
The Harrisburg precinct Fourth
ward by Republican
Mccormick however by 81
city than did Mccormick
Pnhot Dphn county polling s41
votes to Palmers 6O0o Pne
Judge Kunke got wonderful oppon
en by majority 2oe7 county to
Frazers
Aaron Krede Dauphn county to
6so for Kaufman and plurality
was 64 this county He led
about 500 in Cumberland
swartz led the candidates city, scoring ess
"hdnn who also elected
who pOIed 4oa6, and next Marshall poled ASST
J. c. Nsey Young. eas4 won the As
Lenke 5477
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Progressive Vote DROPS
Reduction in Practically Every State
From Its Strength Exhibited
Two Years Ago
Bu associated Press.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Election re.
turns show that the Progressive vote
dropped in practically every State
from its strength of two years ago
This was pointed out to-day as being
shown in number of States by the
election of former Republican members
of Congress who were defeated previ.
ously because of the large Progressive
vote. Such men included Cannon and
Mckinley in Illinois, Longworth in
Ohio and Hill in Connecticut.
According to to-day's returns, the
ProgresSives showed most strength in
Kansas and California. In Pennsylva.
MIA and Illinois the vote did not come
up to predictions.
There was general sentiment among
Democratic leaders who have previous
ly counted on the Progressive vote to
pay little attention to it in the future
and carry on an out and out fight on
the Republicans.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Returns, However, In
dicate Big Losses in
Both the Branches in
Washington
WHITMAN WINS;
10000 AHEAD
Uncle Joe' Cannon Is Elected to
Congress From His Illinois Dis
trict-Progressives Bumped Every
where Except in California
Bg Associated Press

New York, Nov. 4.-The Democratic
party, through yesterdays elections.
apparently retains control of both
branches of Congress, although gains
made by the Republicans in the lower
house threaten to reduce the Democrat
lc majority to minimum.
This is the outstanding feature of YES
terdays general election, aside from
which the general significant develop.
ment was the dwindling away of the
strength of the Progressive party. The
returns from every section of the coun-
try Indicate that the Progressives, who
cast larger vote than the Republicans
in 1912, have been absorbed in large
part by the G. o. P. In almost every
case there was a decisive falling off in
the Progressive vote, with the conspicu-
Gus exception of California, which ap-
parently has reelected Hiram johnson.
its Progressive Governor.
Republican gains were made in ev-
cry section of the country and leaders
of that party asserted that the tariff
issue has been instrumental in bring
ing about that result Some of the
more optimistic of the leaders asserted
early to-day that there was a chance
that the Democratic majority in the
House of Representatives would be
overturned. but there appeared to be
small prospects of such an outcome.
The result Of State elections was
less definite. In a number of cases
Democratic administrations were over
turned, but these were offset by in
stances in which the reverse was the
case. Republican leaders were elatd,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04

DR.. Brumbaugh issued the following
statement in Philadelphia:
II am greatly pleased with the
sweeping victory. It reflects the peo-
pie s confidence in the principles of the
Republican party. Personally 1 am
deeply gratiied that the voters have
taken me at my word and 1 now re-
>iterste every prediction promise and
pledge that l made in my platform and
on the stump. l am perfectly satisfied
with the verdict of the people -
Vance C. Mccormick, defeated can
didate for Governor, issued the follow
ing statement early to-day:
81 have made the best tight in nv
power for what l believed was the good
Of Pennsylvania, but the party in pow
er was made to bear the blame of bust
ness conditions due to the European
war. This combined with the organized
opposition of the liquor interests de-
feated me-.
= 1t was a combination of booze and
sanetimonious hypocricy that defeated
the Democratic party in Pennsylvania
yesterday, said Fourth Assistant Post
master General James l. Blakslee, at
Democratic State Committee Headquar-
ters to-day. Mr.. Blakslee had just been
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04

IN communication wit Democratic
leaders in the Seventeenth Congress
sional district and claimed that Con-
gresham Frank L. Dershem. Demo
crat, had defeated Ben X. Foeht, the
Republican candidate.
1--WE are in good humor,'' said Mr..
bfakslee. "We were licked and we do
not think that any blame can be at.
taehed to anybody for failure to do
their duty. We are in good humor, and
the Democratic vote in this State met
our expectations
Secretary VanDyke and Mr.. BlaksIee
were holding the fort at Democratic
State headquarters this morning. State
Chairman Morris having taken an early
train for his Philadelphia home, and
Candidate Vance C. Mccormick being at
home "tahng a rest," as it was ex-
planned.
No action has been taken by the
State committee on the alleged pur-
chase of votes and other alleged viola.
tions of election laws on the part of
the opposition, and until definite infor-
nation is received the matter will rest.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
MCCORMICK A GOOD LOSER
s'You Bet, I'm Ready to Fight Again,
He Says in CHEEKY Greeting


Vance c.. Mccormick, the defeated
candidate for Governor, is not in the
least east down over his defeat He
was at his office shortly before noon
to-day, and had CHEEKY word for all.
1t was evident that he is not in the
least affected by the result so far as
his CHEEKY good nature is concerned.
81 am feeling first rate was Mr..
Mccormick S answer to the Star-Inde-
pendent reporter greeting.
Are you ready for another fght2"
"You bet, (most emphatically said) /;
they can t down US that way"
In addition to the statement he gave
out last night, Mr.. Mccormick to-day
sent congratulatory message to his
successful opponent, DR.. Brumbaugh,
which read:
81 want to send you my sincere con-
gratulations.
Mr.. Mccormick, after the very siren
uous life he has been leading on the
stump since last March, during which
he visited every county in the State,
Travelled thousands of miles, met thou
sands of voters and shook thousands of
hands, will take rest for a while. hut
his manner indicates that he is as full
of vigor as ever.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Spirited Response to
Call for Opinions of
Best Offers on Edu-
cational Page
MANY MEN AND
WOMEN COMPETE
Winners Selected by Judges This Week
Are Charles W. Young, Mrs E. B.
Sprow and Anna s. Cubbison-Let-
ters Published

The results of the ar-Independent
bargain picking contest to-day take
their place with the returns of the
State election, in calling for their
share of public attention. The voting
in the bargain contest has been spirit
ed, many men and women responding
to the call in last Wednesdays issue
to select what they considered the best
offer on the Bargain and Educational
Page"
The judges have selected the follow
ing winners this week: Charles w.
Young, SIS Showers avenue, first prize
of SO; Mrs. E. B. Sprow, Highspire,
second prize Of 81, and Anna S. CUB
bison, 1O9 Hoerner street, third prize
of 81. The winning letters follow:
First Prize Winner
Bargain Editor:
Dear Sir-After reading every bar
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Three States in West Go Dry

Chicago, Nov. 4.-Three Western
States were aligned in the "dry" col
umn yesterday, according to latest re-
turns. Oregon, Arizona and Colorado
voted for Statewide prohibition by
close margins, say anti-liquor people.
In addition, the claim was made by
nti-saloon workers here that the ma
jority OF Illinois legislators are dry"
in sentiment. Ohio, however, went
overwhelmingly against prohibition, as
did California and Washington.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
JAPS TAKE rs GERMAN GUNS,
500 PRISONERS, Is REPORT

Toxic, Japan, Nov. 4, 7.30 P. NJ
A dispatch received here from Tsi-
Nan, in Shantung province, China, say 5
the Japanese forces before Using Tau,
the fortified position of the German
territory of Kiao-Chow, have destroyed
rs German guns and captured 500
prisoners.
The Japanese artillery is now attack
ing the German trenches and the wire
entanglements before them.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Continued ON Ninth Page.
WANTS EXTRA TRAFFIC COP
Bowman Has Plan to Put One at Thir
teenth and Market

City Commissioner Harry Bowman
presented property holder IS petition
in the meeting of the City Commission
ers this afternoon requesting that a
traffic policeman be stationed at Thir
teenth and Market streets. This would
mean the appointment of an extra po.
lieeman and Commissioner Bowman said
he would introduce legislation carrying
the salary of this extra man in the an
nual budget.
A bill carrying an appropriation OF
$4,000 out of the $4,000 bridge loan
recently legalized, was presented by
Commissioner Lynch for small concrete
bridges over the Paxton creek at Mul-
berry, Walnut, Rely and Cumberland
streets.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
GERMANS REPORTED TO HAVE
SUNK AN AUSTRIAN CRUISER

Toxic, Nov. 4, $50 P. Mn a
statement issued here to-day the Navy
Department says it believes that the
Germans at Tsing-Tau have sunk the
Austrian cruiser Kaiserine Elizabeth,
which took refuge in that harbor soon
after Japan declared war on Germany.
1t is also thought the Germans have
destroyed the floating docks.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Setback for Woman Suffrage

Chicago, Nov. Woman suffrage
suffered setback in the election yes
terday, six States voting against grant
ing the franchise to women and women
candidates undergoing defeat at the
polls. In Illinois, the number of votes
east by that sex fell off greatly. Ohio,
Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Nebraska and Nevada voted against
granting votes TO women.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
A. KREIDER Wins BY 10000
Reelected to Congress in This District
-Dauphin County Gives Him
1884 Plurality

Aaron s. Kreider's plurality in this
district which includes, Dauphin, Leb-
anon and Cumberland counties, will
be in the neighborhood of 10000.
Estimated pluralities in Cumberland
give him a lead of 500, and in Leb-
anon a lead of 1000, over the next
highest man, D. L. Kaufman, Demo
erat.
The Republican candidates plural.
ity in Dauphin county is 1854.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Continued on Fifth Page.
Allegheny Against Kunkel

Pittsburgh, Nov. Alive hundred
and ninety districts in Allegheny eoun
ty gave Frazer 1901; Kunkel, g.,
$50; Clark, 23,ss3; Trexler. So, ,66S
Five hundred and ninety seven dis
triets gave Palmer 1852; Pinehot
32,s77; Penrose, 51,465; Mccormick
42,O70; Brumbaugh, 57,603.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
The Result in Indiana

indianapolis, Nov. 4.-Incomplete
returns early to-day in Indiana indi-
cate the reelection of United States
Senator B. F. Shively by plurality of
about 10000 and of the entire Demo.
cratic State ticket, headed by Homer
L. Cook for Secretary of State The
Progressive ran poro third Indiana s
solid Democratic Congressional delega
tion was broken, the Republicans win
ming two districts with two doubtful.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Phelan Wins in California

Washington, Nov. democratic
national committee headquarters in
formed President Wilson early to-day
its advices showed the election of
James D PheIan, Democrat, to the
Senate from California and the re-elec-
tion of Senators Shively and Thomas
Democrats, of Indiana and Colorado.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
NewIands, Seat in Danger

Carson, New. Nov. 4.-Samuel Platt,
Republican, for United States Senator,
continued to increase his lead ,ver
Francis G. Newlands, Democrat, in the
returns to-day from yesterdays cleo
ton in Nevada. Ffty-eight precincts
out of 240 in the State gave Platt g.
179; Newlands 1851.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Socialist Elected to Congress

New York, Nov. "A Socialist has
been elected to Congress for The first
time in the history of New York. He
is Meyer London, of the Twelfth Con
gressional district, who has been active
in labor and Socialist circles in this
city, for many years. He defeated
Congressman Goldfogle, the Democratic
and Independence League candidate.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Cumberland Figures Complete

Complete figures for the leading can
didates in Cumberland county were
announced this afternoon as follows:
Penrose, 4,614 Palmer, 4,460; Pin
ehot, 1894; Brumbaugh, 5,393; Ne
Cormick, 5,653.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Gail For Bank Statements

Washington, Nov. 4.-The Comptrol.
ler of the Currency to-day issued call
for the condition of all national banks
at the close of business Saturday. Octo
Der 81.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Royalton Republican After 10 Years

For the first time in ten years, Roy
alton borough, this county, went Re-
that it gave Brumbaugh two plurality
over Mccormick
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Results in Pennsylvania

DS ASSotbdted FTeSs.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4-The Republic
an plurality In Pennsylvania for all
State candidates continued to increase
Continued on Second PAGE
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04

Paris, Nov. A, $40 P. M.-Rifaat
Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador to
France, according to the Havas News
Agency, asked for his passports, which
were handed to him at Bordeaux this
morning.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04

Amsterdam, Nov. 4, Via London,
11.4O A. M.-The "'vossische lei
tung" publishes a dispatch from Sofia
saying Turkish warships have sunk the
Russian battleship Sinop.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-04
Daring Exploits of Kai-
ser's Warships Now
Attracting Attention
of Germany's Foes
DASH CLOSE TO
ENGLISH COAST
Turkeys Battleships Reported to Havs
Sunk the Russian Battleship Sinop
Turkish Ambassador to France
Asks for His Passports

London, Nov. 4, 1910 A. M-witb
the pressure of the Franco. Belgian sea
coast relieved, interest in London has.
again been diverted from land opera
tions to naval movements.
The daring dash of a German squad
ron to within ten miles of the north
east coast of England indicates that
the prolonged inactivity of the larger
units of the German feet has been
broken by raid on the coast of Eng
land, but much satisfaction is expressed
that the cruiser Halcyon, by the clever
seamanship of her commander, escaped
from a tight corner practically unin-
jured.
The retiring German squadron
dropped floating mines in its track, and
this delayed pursuit. These tactics are
exciting some criticism here but experts
realize that the mines in question were
probably of type recognized as legiti-
mate by the Hague convention.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-09

There are in the parish 285,000 acres
of unimproved hill lands mostly denuded
pine lands) assessed at s570, 900; Of de-
nuded cypress lands 1850 acres, assess
ed at S32, 100. Other lands are classified
and assessed as follows: River lands,
improved and protected, $4,000 acres,
1867, 500; river lands. unimproved, AZ, 500
acres, $780, 800; hill lands, improved,
100, $50 acres, $3.50, 72O; hill lands near
towns, 6i0O acres, $50. GOO; river lands
near towns, 5000 acres, s120, 600; pasture
river lands, not protected, 1900 acres,
$33, 270.
The railroad, telegraph, telephone and
express companies are assessed with
property in the value of 81, 12i,583.
The reader will notice that the average
value per acre Of river lands is given as
follows: Protected, $3.50; unprotected,
$3.50; near towns, $40. The average
value per acre Of improved hill lands is
si.5O, that OF hill lands located near
towns, So and that Of unimproved hill
lands. So
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-09
In the Parish Jail.

There are at present in the Parish Jail
in this place twelve negroes and one
white man, two of the negroes being
women. OF this number three were con-
victed at past terms of court and are
serving out their sentences. They are:
Buddie f ed, convicted of retailing liquor
without license and given sentence OF
six months; Will Jones, carrying con-
cealed weapons, three months, and
Robert Shelby, larceny, six months.
The remaining ten await trial, and five
of them are held on charges of murder.
They are:
Boss Chappell- charged with murder.
Willie Nix-larceny.
Grant Williams-murder.
Lula Green-murder.
Frank Matthews-murder.
Charles Notwithstanding.
Sidney Jones shooting.
Jake Lee-rape.
King Montgomery-bigamy.
Luella Givens
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-09
The Proposed Interurban Line.

# current reports are true, the pro-
posed interurban line which will cross
our parish and which will connect six
parish seats = Shreveport, Minden,
Homer, Arcadia, Ruston and Monroe
will be built, and arrangements for
capital to further the plans of its pro-
moters have passed all preliminary
stages. Major Blevins, who is President
of the Company (The North Louisiana
Electric Railway Company is now in
New York City in the interest of the
road and has given out a statement which
prompts the belief that construction
work will be begun within a short time.
In this statement he says:
"a number of capitalists will come to
Shreveport with me next week. All ar
rangements for necessary capital have
been made, and all details for construc-
ton have been worked out here. All
contracts for building the road will be
let from the Shreveport Office, except
the electrical part.
ga. B. BLEvINs, President"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-07-09
The Little Armchair.

From the Christian Herald
Nobody sits in the little armchair,
1t stands in corner dim:
But a white haired mother, gazing there,
And yearningly thinking OF him,
Sees through the dusk of long ago
The bloom OF her boys sweet face,
AS he rocks so merrily to and fro,
With laugh that cheers the place.
Sometimes he holds a book in his hand,
Sometimes pencil and slate;
And the lesson is hard to understand,
And the figures hard to mate;
But she sees the nod of the fathers head,
So proud of his little son,
And she hears the words SO often said,
"No fear for our little one.
They were wonderful days, the dear,
sweet days,
When child with sunny hair
Was hers to scold, to kiss, and to praise,
At her knee in the little chair.
She lost him back In her busy years,
When the great world caught the man,
And he strobe away past hopes and fears
To his place in the battles van.
But now and then in wistful dream,
Like q picture out Of date,
She sees head with a golden CLEAN,
Bent over pencil and slate.
And she lives again the happy day,
The day of her young life's spring,
When the small armchair stood just IL
the way,
The centre Of everything.
MARGARET e. SANGSTER.