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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
GOVERNOR GRANTS TWO
CONDITIONAL PAROONS

Two conditional pardons were
granted by Governor Stuart yesterday
afternoon One was To Sam Sidline,
convicted In Grayson county of sec
ond degree murder, and sentenced to
six years. The other was to Hubert
Cassell, serving two years from
Washington county for malicious
wounding.
Both had served more than half
their terms and in each case the APP
piicaton for pardon was signed by
the Judge and Commonwealth at
tDrnev
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
keezell to Address
Staunton F arners

Staunton, Va Aug 20.--Hon
George B. keezeli, one OF the largest
farmers of Rockingham county, VIII
address the farmers and taxpayers
81 stanton and Augusta county on
the Courthouse square, Monday next
tcourt dayp. at II o'clock. IN inc
subject Of the farmer and State tax
alton. MI keezelI Is not only one OF
the. most prominent farmers - the
state but. by reason OF his long ex-
perience as chairman Of the senate
finance committee. is probahig he
best posted man IN the State or The
question OF taxation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
IMPROVEMENTS At
MARION COLLEGE

Marion, Va. Aug 20-One of the
most promising features in the de-
velopment of Marion college is the
beginning of an active canvass for Sc,
900 with which to pay off all in
dehtedness and 10 began, an endow-
ment. Encouraging progress Is being
made by the board members. wno are
doing the canyassing
The Standardization If courses is
making many new friends and pa
irons for the institution The enroll
ments which Gre now being made on
account Of this sta naturalization Justify
the wisdom of the progressive ad-
vancement, These courses include
four years Of first grade high school
and two Years of standard college
work
The addition Of $4,000 Moller Two
manual pipe organ will add greatly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
SCHRAOER sings
AGAIN IN PARK

Young Abe Sehrader, rne phenonen-
al tenor discovered by Professor kess-
Mich last week, viii sing al the park
concert at Jefferson park tonight. and
at Byrd park tomorrow night. Schrad-
er has made distinct hit in his sing
ing before the thousands of people
this week. He will specialize in This
ia the Life at the concerts, ana Will
sing other pular songs.
Professor kessnich announced last
night that as Saturday would be the
last day If the concerts for the sea-,
son, the bard would play all the pupu-
lar selections introduced during the
season, and euid not confne himself
strictly TO the program as printed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
CAROLINA HOUSEkFEspERS
PROTESTING HIGH PRICES

Wnmingto On, \ G.. Aug. 2e--The
housewives league of Wilmington
entered strong protest against the
action or some Of the merchants In
the residential section of the city who
recently raised the price Of bread
from FIVE cents to six cents loaf, JUS
trying The increase by the statement
that the wholesale price had been
advanced from three and one-hah
to four cents loaf The housewives
league does not consider the increase
sufficient Justification for the advance
made by the retailers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
DIR. ALLEN MASON DIED
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

DIR. Allen Mason died at $50 r. NJ.
Yesterday ut Hygeia hospital after an
illness Of several mouths. DR.. Mason
was connected with one Of the oldest
families Of Virginia, and had a wide
acquaintance throughout the State He
Is survived by two sons. Messrs Allen
w. and lrle r, Mason, both residents of
Baltimore. He leaves also a brother
Charles 7. Mason, and two sisters. Mrs
Nellie Hutcheson and Mrs. Beulah Jef-
frcss The body viii be carried to
Chase city, virginia, saturday morning
Tor interment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
strange Work OF Ballet.

Lynehburg Va. Aug 3o.--Al-
thauRh the bullet which struck Oscar
Crowell. the young Amherst county
farmer, who was shot by James Paris,
TUESDAY night hit him IN the right
shoulder the bone of the right arm
was shattered midway between the
shoulder and elbow Physicians can
NOT understand how the bullet had
such a strange effect A. the point
where the bullet entered the shoulder
there is only slight wound. but the
arm was badly fractured
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
SHANNON ACCEPTS OFFER
AT WASHINGTON AND LEE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Lexington Va. Aug 20-Dr Edgar
r shannon, OF the University Of Ar
kansas. has notified President Smith.
OF Washington and Lee, OF hts accep-
lance Of head Of the department Of
English to which he was elected Tues
day, 10 succeed Dr. w s. Currell
elected president Of the University OF
South Carolina. who Will at once as
sumo his new duties
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Arvonia, Va, Aug. 20 This VOC
ton, including buckingham, Fluvan-
ma and portions of Cumberland coun-
ties, is now suffering dreadfully from
a drought which has continued with
but little cessation since early spring
Corn crops are prac ticaily ruined.
except on the streams and tobacco
IS spindling and win not produce a
third OF crop All other growing
crops are likewise suffering Only
melons and a few garden vegetables
seem to be thriving
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
VIRGINIA APPLES TOOK
PRiZF. AT BOSTON SHOW

stanton, Va. Aug 2o--At meet
ing IF the International Fruit Ship
pers' association, held recently in
Boston. Mass. the first prize in an
international fruit contest was
awarded 10 Virginia apples, Abe
marie products taking the sweep
stakes or presidents silver cup.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

People must eat in time OF war
as well as In time Of peace. Food
must be given them, and il will resi
with the United states, Argentine and
Canada u supply the bulk or bread
10 the entire continent of Europe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
Burnett Is Exonorated.

Mororman c. l.. Burnett was yester-
day dismissed OF the charge OF muir
der by Justice Crutchield in Police
court. He was arrested on the
technical charge of killing f. Lester
Grubb; a street car conductor near
the car barns The evidence showed
the death OF Mr. Grub was due to an
unavoidable accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

a catteeram received In Richmond
yesterday from Miss Hattie Shields
stated that h"r party. consisting ot
her mother. Mrs Charles n. shields.
her sister Mrs l. Newton Vaughan,
Nere safe .u London. Mrs Shields and
her daughters sailed early I'D June to
spend the sammer months travelling
on The Continent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick VIII
linn Scott, near Alton Mr.. Scott 8
guests have included from Richmond
Miss Carter ingram. Morsnu Keith
Alex. Campbell and Miss Ellie Wood
Page. of the University of Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
Interesting Announcement.

Mrs Robert Loehr announces the
engagement and approaching mar
riage Of her daughter, Miss Robbie
Robertef Losfr. TO Mr. Hilary A Bal !,
lard Of Kentucky The wedding Will
take place on September At st.
Patrick eh l.eh ct s a NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
Enlargement announced.

Mr. and Mrs Eugene N. Redd an
q ounce the engagement Of their
daughter. Eliza beth 0verton to Harry
Snead Massie, the wedding 10 be cell
abrated In September Mr. Masste
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21
Returning Home,

Mrs Charles v Darlington IS re
turning today from Staten Island, y
r. after a soiourn Of. seven weeks
Miss Frances Caring on who has
been with her mother has gone on
70 Canada for "a stay Of several weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Is q son Of senator and Mrs BlanI
Mass.e, OF INro,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mr.. Sidney Buford Scott has been
entertaining "a house party al Royal
the country estate Of his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mrs George Morgan was called to
ohio this week on account of the i'll
ness Of her mother Mrs Tyler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mrs. wallace A Taylor, Of Lynch
burg Is spending the week here with
friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Miss Rachel Walker left this week
for Roanoke, where she will visit Miss
Elizabeth sites.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Miss Lizzie Lownes of Dauvilie. is
the guest Of Mrs, James L. Phippen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Miss Miriam Lecky has returned TO
her home 1921 Stuart avenue, from a
visit 70 friends ia Radford
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mr. and Mrs Hiram Smith and chill
dren have returned from Virginia
Teach,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mr. Luther c. JeTress and MI John
Waller, who have been motoring the
past two weeks through Philadelphia
Atlantic city and points OF interest on
the Hudson. have returned home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mrs Charles 7 Normant IS leaving
Saturday TO join Mr. Normant al At
lantic City
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mr Lowues Phippen. has gone. to
Maine to Join his family who are camp
ing on the Maine coast.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Mrs Harry Tucker and children are
spending the late SUMMER with rela-
lives and friends in Cumberland and
Prince Edward counties They will re
turn to Richmond about Septem-
Der
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-21

Miss Hawsie Clazebrook, who has
been visiting friends at Port Royal
has now gone 70 Tappahannook,
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
WhjmsIcal Prisoner.

A prisoners remarkable flow OF
words caused great amusement at
Dublin sessions recently. A laborer
was charged with stealing pair OF
boots.
by what stretch Of Imagination or
by what inane processes OF reasoning
can you assume that stole the
boots?" he asked.
Addressing the court later. he said:
Il have always testified with the
utmost ardor and fervor OF my soul
my high admiration for the courage.
discipline. and exalted integrity and
inspiring honesty OF the Dublin 20.
lice. had some pious and artistic
pictures when arrested. and offered
them to the police-sergeant for his
edification. would serve 10000
years In jail rather than knuckle
down to the whimsical and fantastic
charge"
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
Smart Reply.

The captain OF certain troopship
conveying a British cavalry regiment
to the cape was noted for his wit. and
at every opportunity that offered he
ioosed his shafts OF humor, to the
chagrin and embarrassment of their
targets. Sooner or later the stinger
gets stung. however. and this chronic
pun-artist was no exception to the
rule.
On one occasion, when about two
days out from port. he approached
a group Of soldiers who we're swab.
bing the forward deck. and. singing
out big. raw-boned Irish recruit who
was experiencing his first taste OF
sailors life. he gravely asked:
Can you steer the mainmast down
the forecastle stairs"
Quick as a flash came the reply:
Yes. sor. ! can. II you will stand
below and coil It up."
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06

time, who were invited to the west
for a free home. many of whom have
been living in sand and dirt for years
without schools, without water, with
out houses in which to shelter them
selves and their families, and battl-
ing on the naked desert for living
(applause) in Crder that some day
they may have what God should give
to every man on earth-a home for
himself and family. (Applause)
On the first test vote we won by
Just four votes, entirely too close for
comfort, but after that our margin
gradually widened. l do not like to
contemplate what would have happen
ed if it had not been for that speech
of Underwood's.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
LEGAL NOTICE.

Public notice of the intention of the
City of Central, Gilpin County, Col
orado, to redeem and pay the float
ing indebtedness and outstanding
legal warrants of the City of Cen
trail
To whom it may concern:
Public notice is hereby given that
the City of Central, in the state of
Colorado, has authorized the issue Of
its negotiable coupon, bonds in the ag-
gregate amount of Fifty Thousand
dollars, ESQ., ,OOO) for the purpose of
funding like amount of the floating
Indebtedness and outstanding legal
warrants of the city. No sale of said
bonds will be made before thirty (30)
notice, during which time any holder
of outstanding legal warrants of the
City of Central, dated prior to May
1st. 1912, may exchange the same at
par for bonds at par, by application
at the office of the city treasurer of
said City of Central. Gilpin county.
Colorado. and the presentation Of sait
warrants for exchange. as aforesaid.
Dated at Central City, Colorado
August 9Th, 1914.
VIM. T. WARREN.
City Treasurer
First Publication, August 9th. 1914.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
Pictures Better Than eook..

That moving pictures are destined
to revolutionize methods of teaching
was the contention of speakers at the
convention OF the National Educa.
tional association in St. Paul. Tn.y
said that the pictures give visuality
and quicken the imagination of the
child to far greater degree In a
few minutes time than the text book
would in days of study. Subjects COW
ering the curricula from kindergarten
to the graduate course. already are in
use in few cases and others are
being prepared for use in every
branch of science.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.

Treasurer's Notice on Request for
Tax Deed.
To every person In actual possession
or occupancy OF the hereinafter des
cribed land. lot or premises. and to
the person in whose name the same
was taxed or specially assessed,
and to all persons having an inter.
est or title OF record in or to the
same,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
on the 18th day Of November. A. D..
1907. the following described proper
ty. situate in the County of Gilpin
and State OF Colorado, to-wit: the
Ulysses Lode; Survey Number 1871.
Union Mining District, was sold for
the taxes for the year 1906 and pur-
chased by Gilpin county.
That the said Gilpin county has
duly assigned the certificate of pur-
chase issued on account of such pur-
chase to Peter Peterson. who hath
made request upon the treasurer of
said county for n deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1906 in the name OF
VIM. +. White. ct al.
That the time of redemption Of
said real estate from such tax sale
will expire on the 18th day OF Nov
ember, A. ID. 1914. and unless redeem
ed on or before said day deed will
be issued therefor.
Dated this 3Oth day Of July. A. ID.
1914.
HENRY p. ALTVATER,
Treasurer OF the said County OF Gilpin.
LIST pub. July 30; last August 13, IA.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
Do not overlook our fine line Of
mattresses, bedding, etc.
C. o. RICHARDS FURNITURE Co.
Iceman Becomes VILLAIN

George Field, who plays the villain
in many films. was at one time con.
nected with a Chicago ice company
and his friends insist that he acquired
his persuasive manner, which he often
exercises over the heroine in the pho
toplays, by arguing with his custom
ers, who insisted that they did not re-
ceive full value for their money At
ter entering the theatrical field this
screen actor played with Montgomery
and Stone. Following this engage
ment he played in stock and then en-
tered the movies. Field is now en-
gagged as Heine in the "Heine-Katrina"
series.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06

Mrs. Thomas Cudahy was in Den
yer between trains yesterday.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06

Word comes that Mrs. Woodrow Will
son, the mistress of the White House
and first lady of the land, is lying
dangerously low at the White House
with a complication of diseases. All
her daughters have been summoned
to her bedside.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
The Connection.

Fred. dear. why are some women
called Amazons?"
We'll. my dear. you remember our
Biographies said the Amazon has the
largest mouth"
But she went out and slammed the
door before he could say any more.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
READ THis!!

The Hawley Mdse. Co., can supply
your wants from complete stock of
fancy and staple groceries. The
freshest Of vegetables and fruits in
the market. All kinds of seeds for
flower or vegetable gardens. Hay
and grain In any quantity.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06
Subscribe for the Observer.
NOTICE..

Henceforth, during the summer sec
son, moving pictures will be shown 6
the opera house Saturday and Sun
day nights only. Admission, adults
10 cents. children 5 cents. Doors
open at 1880.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06

Robt. Sayre left for Denver yester-
day. He will accompany Mrs. Sayre
home this week.
Gilpin observer., 1914-08-06

Mrs. John Hibbitt left yesterday
morning for the valley.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-13
Training School at Bladensburg, Ma,

Training School at Bladensburg. Ma,
for stealing 2-cent postage stamp.
: This committee, accompanied by
Commissioner Newman of the District
of Columbia, went last week to the
institution, where 400 boys are con-
fined. After inspecting the buildings
and grounds, they went to the hospi-
tai, where the first inmate they saw
was Charles Perry, Five. Oaks, Taze-
well county, Va.
AT first we could not believe our
ears" said Judge Neil, land feared
that Charlie was overdraWing his
story We went at once to the super
intendent and found his story true.
'sThe men concerned had done what
they thought was best for the boy
His grandmother could have cared for
him but would not do so, voluntarily
The mother was the head of the house
and she was too poor.
SO the judge, with no one to look
out for the child if he was put on pa
role did the next best thing sent him
to prison. At far less cost to the
state, he could have been cared for In.
his own home by his mother.
If Illinois has managed to solve
this boy criminal problem Why should
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-13
Gunner Scatter
To Slums Again

DENVER, COLO, Aug. 13-(Spec-
iaD-The Colorado National Guard
which terrorized the coal rike dfstrct
for seven months and final murdered
and cremated nineteen Y en-, women
and children at Ludlow, April goth,
has disintegrated.
The Ludlow massacre hal no sooner
been perpetrated than a few of the
hitherto supposed decent men" be-
gan to talk of resigning Today prac-
tically all of the officers hive severed
their connection with this body of dere-
licts, who made Colorado the scarlet
letter sister among the ST. ties, or are
trying to do SO.
The gunner numbers HI We scatter
ed to the slums of large eli les whence
they came to Colorado, AMI are wait
ing for other jobs where Il ey may go
and ply their trade shootin : down the
workers at So to 81 day.
chase's Fat Salary Coz tinues.
Adjutant General Chasc, despotic
Gear of the Colorado Cos JACKS, con-
tinues to hold forth at the ;tate house
at fat salary, seemingly looping that
the federal troops may soon be with
drawn so he may have ano her chance
to terrorize the strike d strict and
kick young girls like sixtt en-year-old
Sarah in the breast.
MiIitiamen in Police Court.
The state militia, howe er, is still
breaking in" to the ne vspapers-
through some of its star &C urt martial
witnesses landing in police court
Since the court martial was held,
several members of Compal A, which
was made up of operators assassins,
have been stopping at lie aiding hotel
in Denver, presumably awaiting the
verdict for the murder of the men and
women and little babies at Ludlow
1t seems they were told that all ex
penses would be paid by the state
They must have been wal ing several
months for money and MOI e. has been
Forthcoming.
Now they threaten to 81 the state
unless; their expenses are P aid at once
It is believed that Chase and othel
lick-spittles of the operator are afraid
of what these men might tell regard
ing the massacre at Ludle and thai
they will therefore pay thu bills
@. Brute Linterfelt Arr ,sted.
Lieutenant K. 3. Linz erfelt, thu
Butcher of Ludlow" who ged the at
tack on the strikers and among othel
things murdered Louis Tx IS, while hi
was a prisoner, is the lat st member
of the court martial squac to appear
in police court.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-13

Linderfelt, who is married, was ar
rested at A o'clock one morning this
week, charged with trying to force a
girl into rooming house.
According to reports received by the
United Mine Workers, the, federal
troops are continuing their practice
of allowing scabs to enter the mines,
which is against the order of Secretary
of War Garrison.
Soldiers Protecting Scabs.
When the federal troops came into
the field it was believed that they
would carry out the orders of the
Secretary of War, which the miners
interpreted as a policy of strict neu-
trality This order seems to have
gone by default among officers in
charge of the federals since the ship
ment Of scabs into the mines has be-
come common occurrence.
That not all of the Democrats of
Colorado approve of the actions of
Governor Elias M. Ammons, who has
always been a plant tool of the coal
operators, has been shown by action
of assemblies throughout the state.
In none of these has the picture of the
governor appeared on the platform,
and in some of the meetings the chief
executive Of the state has been jeered
and Kissed whenever his name was
mentioned.
The unrest among the strike-break-
ers is growing and unless the opera
tors make some immediate change in
the treatment of the scabs it is be-
lieved that they will walk out in a
body within the next several weeks.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-13

they ask men to sign up as individu-
ais? Why do they discriminate against
union officers, committees and active
pickets? If they don't fight unions,
why? why? do they fight the primer
pies of unionism? Answer that if you
can" -
The strike has been on for[several
months because of the company's DIS
elimination against union officials.
Three weeks ago, Philadelphia bond
holders, alarmed at the loss of divi-
dends, because of the strike, appoint
ed a committee to investigate same.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-13
Ask Questions .

Hazelton, Pa, Aug. 12.-(Speclal. -
Striking street car men have issueI
"a statement in answer to the pubic
declaration of the president Of the lie
Traction company, who has declared
that this concern is not fighting trade
unions. The strikers ask
If the Lehigh Traction company is
not lighting uIEons, why did they re-
fuse fcS these many years to recog-
nize unions Of their employers? If
the Lehigh Traction company is not
fighting unions, why did they refuse
to meet the international officers of
the union with the cOmmltteeg If
they are not lighting anions why d.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-13
|Warwood Citizens Will Enter
Protest Against High Prices,
Meeting Called Reso,rion. VIII,
Congressman Said y ''t % NuoPteo

A namber of citizens of Warwood
are said to be discussing plans OF. hold
ing mass meteing in which they wiz
enter protest against the high cost Ct
living.
The dealers say that the war now
raging in Europe is the real cause OF
the increase, because it has resulted
in shutting OF the raw materials of
many products, especially sugar, but
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-08-13

this can hardly be made to apply to
meats, because this country nov OBJ.
Jams most Of its meat foods from the
argentine Republic, Ehich has nothing
Whatever to do with the great Euro
4 tip, from reliable source, is out
tnat within a few days sugar will be
selling at 1914 cents per pound, and
beef B>now almost out OIL reach.
A numbef~>of West virginia cor:
gressmen are said to be on the poin
OF moving congressional investigation
OF this matter, and It is not impro5'
able that the labor unions will enter
protests, also. !: