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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20

Have you decided to enter the
great $4,000 Circulation Campaign"
Of The Richmond virginian? Have
you outlined the plan whereby you
will be declared the winner OF one
Of the eight automobiles or Of the
fourteen other prizes that are to
be awarded by the virginian on
February 20?
The irst period Of the campaign
will close on December ~. Up to
that time 10000 extra or bonus votes
will be allowed for every $500 in
subscriptions turned in. regardless OF
the term the subscription Ia secured
for. The $500 may be made up Of
three month. elk month. yearly. or
any length OF subscription designated
In the regular vote schcdule. which
appears In The virgin.an and on the
inside of the front cover OF the sub
scription book. Besides the 10000
votes allowed for every $500 turned
In. the regular schedule will also be
given.
The vote getting value OF the flrst
period OF the campaign and the bene-
At der ed from same can be best
evinced by the fact that no bonus
votes will be given during the last
period OF the campaign.
Do not allow the thought to enter
your mind that you cannot win one
Of the automobiles or that Il will re-
Quirc hundreds Of subscriptions to d.
y. The fact that elght automobiles
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
Carranza Commander Quits
Strongly Fortified City With
out Fighting
Madero Captures
Another Madero
Peculiar Family Division Arises
in Mexico S Latest Political
Mix up-tiring Squad Goes
on Strike

Ell Paso. Texas. Nov. ls-oueretaro.
one of Mexico's strongest fortified
cities, was evacuated today by GEN
erai Pablo Gonzales and his Carranza
army. according To uncouHrmed dis
patches received tonight from Aguas
Galleries. These stated the city was
occupied late today by TWO thousand
villa troops under command Of coiC ael
Carlos Dominique. The Carranza army
was reported to have Withdrawn in the
direction of Mexico Citg. No fighting
was mentioned.
The dispatches reported that the In
hahitanls ~ Queretaro had been sub
jecset to many inaiEnities, Major julio
Msdero. brother OF former President
Madero. and a Cafranza STAFF officer
has been captured by General Raoul
Madero, his brother and commander OF
a Sila brigade and ia being brought
70 Juarez for deportation, General Ma
derc will deliver Julio 30 another broth
er. Emilio Mauerc. on the Ell Paso
bridge.
a ge from Leon. Mexico, stated
General villa received dispatch to-
day frosn General 2apata. announcing.
his capture OF the historic citadel OF
puebla after two weeks battle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
GATHER IN
ANNUAL MEETING
-----------------------
FRENCH DRAMATIST
BRINGS GREETINGS FROM
LA BELLE FRANCE.

New York, Nov. IA greeting
from the President of the French re-
public to President Wilson. Mr.. Will
sons letter in response, an address
on the drama by the French drama
tist, Eugene Brieux, envoy OF the
French Academy. and addresses By
Mayor Mitchell. Brander Matthews
and Robert Herrick. comprised the
notable program of the sixth annual
meeting OF the American Academy
Of Arts and Letters, and the National
Institute OF Arts and Letters. presided
over by William Dean Howells at
Aeolian Hall today. An audience Of
men and women OF distinction that
filled the hall stood In silence to
welcome M. Brieux. who appeared in
the costume Of the French academi-
cian--hlack coat and trousers heavily
embroidered with pale green braid.
and wearing a sword.
M. Bricux. although he speaks
English. delivered His paper on .'The
Theater as a Means OF Social Bet
terment.' in French. The wit with
which M, Brieux lightened his thesis
that the theater has a right and duty
to treat serious subjects evoked many
moments Of applause and laughter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
American Representatives Dir
rected to Make No Move
Without Orders
Expect Porte
Will Apologize
No Likelihood Of Hostile Inter-
change Between Uncle Sam
and Sultan American MIS-
sionaries in Danger

Washington, Nov. fa.-~The state OF
communications between washington
and east Mediterranean ports found
the administration today unable TO re-
port any progress in It's Efforts % as
certain exactly what occurred, ana
the causes thereof. in connection with
the firing on the launch OF the crui-
ser Tennessee by Turks al smyrna
No response was received from Cap
tain Decker, of the Tennessee. to mes-
sages of inquiry sent aim yesterday
by Secretary Daniels Neither DID
the state Department receive an!
word from Ambassador Mergenthau,
who has been called upon 10 give "a
full account OF all he knows or the
Smyrna incident.
AT the Navy Der srtment 1t was said
tonight thai the message TO Captain
Decker asking for information and
the messages sent also TO Captain
Oman. OF the North Carolina, as well
ns to Captain Decker. telling them .e
take no action without instructions,
are being sent by every known route
10 Mediterranean ports. No assurance
has been received yet whether the
messages sent yesterday reached thelr
destinations.
No Deman Yet on Turkey.
officials took pains 10 correct the
erroneous impression in many quar-
sers that the United States had called
upon Turkey for an explanation OF the
incident As stated in these dispatches
last Eight, Ambassador Morgenthau
has been instructed merely to report
the facts in the incident
The State Department Is especially
anxious to hear from Ambassador
Morgenthau On the Smyrna Incident,
rot only OF the firing on the Teunes-
sees steamer, but because the anxiety
over conditions at Smyrna. There are
more than fifty Americans there and
the statement contained In Captain
Decker's report thai the consul had
fears for the safety Of the consulate
has occasioned much anxiety here as
10 the situation Of the American col
ony.
Expect an Apology.
Officials here we're mere than ever
of the opinion today that Turkey
would not fail to make satisfactory
anne nds for the incident at Smyrna.
1t was pointed out that In addition
TO the interest OF Turkey lying In the
direction OF friendly relations with
the United States rs her friend, Ger
many, might also be counted upon at
this tiYne to keep Turkey out OF diff
culties with the United States.
No decision has been reached on
the question OF withdrawal of the
Tennessee and North Carolina from
Turkish waters,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20

The meeting Of the Richmond Com
mittee for Belgian Relief. to be held in
the assembly room OF the Chamber
OF Commerce tonight. Ia for the pur-
pose OF launching the Richmond cam
pasgn by naming subcommittee, dis
trict.ng the city, making arrange
ments for automobiles with which to
move contributions OF food and cloth
ing to a central point for shipment
to Norfolk. and TO discuss plans gen
orally.
Colonel Boykin will try to get into
communication with every member of
the committee by telephone today. but
urges that whether communicated
with or not. All attend the meeting at
o'clock this afternoon.
One OF the most important matters
to be settled Is the arrangement Of
plans for securing the use OF auto
mobiles during certain hours OF the
day. These cars are desired for cali
ing at the residences OF those who
have sicnified a willingness to con-
tribute articles and at either residences
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
HELP MAKE THE
TOWN SPOTLESS

Why wait mntil December | TO
acquire the habit OF he ping 10
keep the streets OF Richmond
clean?
No matter how large. how faith
ful, and how well equipped the
street Cleaning Department Is. II
Is totally Impossible for Il to keep
the streets OF the city entirely free
from paper and trash II the people
OF Richmond insist upon throwing
news papers. cnyeiopeS. and wrap
ping paper in tho gutter.
IL takes the cooperation nj
every CITIZEN TO make the city
streets what we al would like them
to he.
Begin now to do yDur part
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
Richmond Pastor breaches
Powerfully Before Baptist
General Association
Officers Elected
For Ensuing Year
r. d. Garland, of Richmond,
Chosen Moderator - Rich
monders Play Prominent
Part at Bristol Meeting

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Bristol, Va. Nov. 13.---The ninety
first annual session Of the Baptist
General Association OF Virginia con-
vened in the First Baptist Church
here tonight. the new SIS, 900 church
having been completed only a few
weeks ago.
When the General Association last
met in Bristol in 1900 there We're
one hundred delegates present At
the opening session last night more
than 225 were here from every coun-
ty in Virginia
Those coming tonight and Friday
will carry the number to- 400. This
liz regarded as a very large attend
ance. in view OF the fact that the
meeting place Is in the extreme west.
Devotional services were conducted
by DIR. w. w. Hamilton, of Lynch
burg, and DR.. Frost, of Nashville. The
annual sermon was preached by DIR.
]. J. Wicker. OF Richmond, from the
two texts:
Where there is no vision the peo-
pie perish"
without faith i, is impossible to
please God"
An Inspiring Sermon.
His sermon was one of the most
timely. inspiring and effectively de-
livered of any sermon the association
has heard in a decade.
The prea had recently returned
from Europe and spoke of the condi-
tons In the warning nations. He said
that eight Of the ten countries at war
clai INTO be Christian and that this Is
a time which requires vision and faith.
He declared that the Christian Church
in the United States never faced an
opportunity equal to the one now be-
fore II. DR.. Wicker received warm
congratulations for his strong and
powerful message.
DIR. ]. L. Rosser. pastor Of the First
Church, in a beautiful speech well
coined the hundreds of delegates. The
response was by DIR. Il. II, Pitt. OF
Richmond.
The following pastors have come
into the State during the year and
Or. Martin, OF Suffolk. introduced
them to the body.
Rev. G. w Triplett. Alexandria
Rev r. +. Griffith, State evangelist;
Rev. H. s. Chenoweth, State evangel-
list; Rev. S. A. Bass. Front Royal.
Rev. F. c. Wood. vinton: Pew. Joseph
Gtva, missionary to Hungar'ans in
Wise County; Rev. f. c, Kn,cely.
Jonesv.lle. Rev. c. T. Beall, Penning
ton Gap: Rev. ]. ]. Parsons. Rich
mond: Rev. l.. T. Mason. Modertown;
Rev. c. W. McElroy. Appomattox:
Rev. II. c. Walker. Laurel Hill; Rev.
r. r. Peale. GAINESVILLE; Rev. J. d.
Kesler. Petersburg: Rev. w E.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
Floundering About in Flanders
Mud. Armies Rave Trouble
in Coming to Grips
.arships Hammer
German Positions
Naval Strength of Allies Used
to Good Advantage in Pre-
venting Advance by Coastal
Route

Paris. Nov. f9.-The official re-
ports today of the lighting in Bel
gum and France were unusually
brief and lacking i'm detail. Sac
ifticcs aud suffering have not yet
produced a decisive advantage
for either the allies or Germans.
From the North Sea to AlSacc
the deadlock appears unbrcak-
able.
The communicate issued tonight
waS The mere announcement that
there was no change today in the
general situation. It's breyity did
mot signify that the struggles Is
less violent, bat meant, prcsum-
ably. that each side maintained
positions held at the close of the
lighting yesterday.
There were no hans-to-hand com
bats CT infantry IN the North yester
day where the allies are holding i
French coast. But the roar Of heay
guns was heard from out at sea
where the French and British war
talps are hammering the Germa
positions along the cGs1t. to the rive
Lys In Franco. The Germans con
tinued their bombardment OF the al
lied line while preparing. II 10 az
sumed. for new onslaught with In
fsntry.
Vast Swamp Between Lines.
The fighting in west Flanders fron
the seacoast to the south of Dix
nude. is going on under most extra
ordinary conditions. The flooding o
the region has placed n vast swami
between the opposing lines. but her
and there attachments of German
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
National Society for Promotion
of Industrial Education to
Visit Richmond
Richmond Survey
To Be Reported On
Session of Peculiar Interest to
Richmond Owing to Re-
search Work Done Here by
National Body

Arrangements are being rapidly con-
cluded for the eighth annual conven-
ton of the National Society for the
Promotion of Industrial Education
and the annual meeting OF the Ma
tional Vocational Guidance Associa-
ton, both of which will be held here
early In December. A feature of the
meetings will be the discussion OF the
reports on the educational and indus
trial survey made by the national or
ganizauon in Richmond during the
summer and fall.
Headquarters OF the body will ne
opened at the Jefferson Hotel ON De-
cember 5. with c. A. Prosser. OF New
York city, secretary, In charge. The
National Vocational Guidance Assoc
citation win meet December Z, and 8,
having its sessions In Mechanics In
stitute and John Marshall High
School. The National Society for the
Promotion of Industrial Education
will meet December to H. Various
sectional meetings will be held Fri
day afternoon and night,
Governor N TuasGnaaster.
On Thursday evening. December 10.
banquet to the two societies will be
held at the Jefferson. Governor STU
art will preside ~ toastmaster. and
among the speakers will be Hon. will
liam c. Redfield. Secretary OF Com
merce and president Of the National
Society for the Promotion Of Indus
trial Education; Laura Drake Gill,
president OF College for Women, Sc
vance, Tenn; Samuel Gompers, presa-
dent OF the American Federation o.
Labor and Royal Meeker. United
States Commissioner OF Labor Statis-
tics.
Wednesday afternoon. December 8.
in Mechanics Institute, a conference
on training for saiesnanship in retail
stores will be directed by T. K. Cory.
store manager OF William F1lenes'
Sons, Boston.
At s o'clock that night. In John
Marshall Auditorium, PRECEDENT Sam
uel Gompers. OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. will speak before a
meeting OF the Richmond Central
Trades and Labor Council.
Report on Richmond Survey"
At a:s0 o'clock Thursday morning,
in John Marshall Auditorium. the
Richmond Survey will be reported
upon. G.. A. Prosser will tell Of the
organization Of the survey: Leonard p.
Ayers. director OF division Of educa-
ton. Russell Sage Foundation. will
tell of the methods and findings OF the
school survey. and Charles n. Wins
low. expert of the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, Washington. will tell of the
methods and findings of the indus
trial survey.
Since the frst Of May the National
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
HOSTILITY INTENSE AGAINST
AUSTRIA IN ROUMANIA

Bucharest. via Rome. Nov. H.
Hostility against Austria is increasing
TO an alarming extent in Roumania.
Owing ito the suspicion that local
banks are investing in the Austrian
war loan, Roumanians are withdraw
ing th.ir deposits and threaten to
wreck and mob the banks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
RELIEF COMMITTEE
MEETING IS CALLED
RICHMOND CAMPAIGN Is TO BE
MAPPED OUT THIS
AFTERNOON.
SUGGESTION ENDORSED
AMELIA MERCHANTS OFFER con-
TRIHUTToNs FROM STOCK AND
URGE OTHERS TO no
THE SAME.
SUGGESTION ENDORSED
COMMITTEE MEETS THIS Az
TERNOON.

The Richmond City Committee
on Belgian Relief will meet this
afternoon ut 5 O'Clock 1T the as
scmbly room OF the Chamber OF
Commerce to name subcommittee
and lay plans for the campaign I'm
Richmond. Owing to the absence
Of many of the committeeman lasV
night no definite action WAS taken.
State Commissioner Boykfn urges
that every member Of the commit
tee be present this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
FIRING SQUAD
GOES ON STRIKE

Juarez. Mexico. Nov. 1s.-Exeeutions
went out OF style here today when the
official firing squad Of the Mexican
garrison went on a strike and two al
legged bold -up men are still alive as
result.
The ceremony was carried forward
To the paint where ting pressing OF a
trigger would have made II real. The
men, about whom nfany complaints
had been made by persons connected
with race track, were marched down
Commercio Street st O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. They ware accom-
panied by firing squad of six soldiers.
and one subiie0tenant. The little pro-
cession marched down Lerod Avenue
to the National Station and then to
the graveyard Two graves had been
dug ard then men were placed beside
them.
Were -Geod Homhres.''
The firing squsl fell into line aud
the officer gave the command ready"
which brought the guns to the aim.
Then, according 10 the story of one
of the firing squad. all of the squad
dropped their guns and refused 20 con-
tirue with the ceremony. merely say
ing that the two prisoners were good
HON hres" The Officer did not press the
matter and the two were marched
back to the Jail where they are now
Imprisoned.
AS their reason for refusing to fire.
the soldiers are said to have declared
that no such punishment was ever
given to men higher up who have
stolen money and property In great
sums. The matter was reported to
General Ornelas, garrison commander,
and a hurried consultation was held,
Finally General Ornelas, In neat note
to the soldiers who had halted the
proceedin gs, said that as this was the
first request made upon the new gov
eminent by the brave soldiers OF the
northern division" 1t had been decided
ia parton the Offenders and restore
them to their places In the ranks. He
added warning that no stealing would
be tolerated In the future.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
RENEWED .sc-,vITY IN
ARTILLERY PRACTICE

Earis, New. is---The Official cu1n-
munsane issaed ut o'clock thio -
ternoon was nE follows: 81 a
lin the north Yesterday Wao T. ISiE9<
by renewed activity on ~ yG1& Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
stealing Brass Charged.

Charged with stealing brass castings
from the Tredegar Iron Work. TO the
value Of $l35, William Jackson. col
ored, was arrested last night by De-
tective r. "A nryank and .Ocked up
" the 01cpnd Folice Hta&icn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20

BEST FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE.
York River Line to Baitimore. $50 RI
NJ. except Sunday. $3.50 one way. $S.s0
round trip. Delightful and invigorat-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20
GAINED Fame BY Running.

,continuea On Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-20

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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-28
CHARTER OF MOOSE LODGE
 TO CLOSE ON FIRST OF APRIL

Iditarod Lodge No. 1429, Loyal Order of Moose, has passed the 200 mark, and the end is not yet During the week two meetings were held in this city and one each at Flat and Discovery At the re- quest of the membership, National Djrec tor Johnson has consented to close the charter April l, instead of holding it open for ninety days, as is the custom.
 The committee on bylaws with W. F. Harrison as its chairman, is compiling a constitution that will adequately meet all the extraordinary conditions likely to be en- countered by a beneficial fraternity. The trustees are making arrangements whereby all the members will have the best possible hospital service.
 The lodge will meet at Flat Sunday and Wednesday nights, and the next meeting in Iditarod will be held Tuesday, which will be the last until the charter closes, after which meetings at this place will be held monthly.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-28
NEWS LETTER FROM KUSK0K I'M

the wise ones. To see little string of malamutes ambling along with 1880 pounds on the bobs made the old-time mule skinner sit up and take notice Arrangements have been made to haul in the twenty-five tons of hydraulic pipe shipped in late last fail.
 Jim Van Emmen, on Cripple, IS reported to have good pay, and will take in part ner to shovel in this summer.
 Messrs. Powers and Roulette are prospect ing with a 211@-inch drill on Eureka, and have found good prospects.
 Henry Howard has sledded in two tons of provisions, and will shovel in on No. above, on Bear creek, this summer.
 Bob Hummer has been working alone on Upper Discovery, Bear creek, this winter, running bedrock drain He expects to shovel in a few cuts during the summer
 Messrs. Guy and Mert Groat have taken e summer outfit to California creek (Bear) where they have worked all winter and have found good pay.
 Robert Hermann last week transferred all his interests in Tiny gulch and several claims on Bear creek to D. E. Stubbs by purchase The price has not been made public, Tiny has been a good producer, but is handicapped by lack of water, which will be brought onto the ground the com ing summer.
 Messrs Carl Wolfert and Carl Kellerman, commonly referred to as Carl Bros.," Theo. Floren and Jack Miller, William Fisher and Frank Mills, and Alex Cornwall all have in their summers outfits on Bear, and will shovel in on their claims
 Two skookum stampeders (grubstaked, of course) from Flat to the new Canyon creek diggings, near here, came as far as a bunk house at kolmakoff, where they prospect ed'' for three weeks and returned. Kusko- kwim has another black eye!
 Three thousand two hundred and sixty instruments have been filed for record, com mencing with the Georgetown stampede, ir
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-28

Jack Conley a man we'll known through out the entire Iditarod district and who was in Dawson and Fairbanks in the early days of those camps, has probably lost hIs life on the Seward trail between Happy creek and Anderson's roadhouse, according to latest reports.
 Mir. Conley left Seward for Idtarod about March 1, and joined party consisting of Chester Riley. Charles Goebel, MT. Freeze, Jim kepley, Tommy Rost and Albert Vile. He continued with the party several days, but being a man well advanced in years, was unable to keep up with the pace set by his younger and more vigorous companions. Ii was his custom to lag behind the party, taking it easy, and catch up with the others at the different road houses. The last seen of MT Conley by the party was at the Happy Creek road house On the trail be tween Happy and Anderson's the party camped for dinner, and as ConIey had not shown up, they left an ax beside the camp fire so that in case the fire burned out be- fore Conley's arrival he would have the means to provide himself with fuel. The morning after the arrival of the party at Anderson's MT Conley had not made his appearance. The party proceeded on ther way and MT Anderson went back along the trail with dog team in search of Conley. He found the ax left by the party beside their camp fire. showing that Conley had not arrived at that point, anl returned to the road house thinking possibly Conley had made his way back to Happy creek.
 Meanwhile the other members of the party had arrived at Discovery. No anxiety was felt for Conleys safety until few days ago when a man arrived over the trail and reported that nothing had been heard of the missing man. Ike Hill ar rived at Flat Wednesday and reported that he left Happy creek three days behind the party of which Conley was member, and had seen nor heard no trace of him.
 Marshal Convinced He Is Lost
 By this time the friends of Mr Conley