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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04

MT. and Mrs. William Clarence Agee request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Lucy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20

school, and the State and individual
happiness and wellbeing and lie ideal
and endless-each and all of these
the saloon defiles and wrecks aud
ruins whenever and wherever 1t can
Would it be other than stupid ana
disloyaI In us to ignore our own most
persistent and most aggressive ad-
versary? Could we be seif-respect
ing and conscious of integrity IL W.
failed to employ every legitimate ana
worthy measure looking to the com =
plete overthrow of that enemy?
ITO state the matter in yet another
way, this auestion--saioon or no saloon :
prohibition or license--is g. religious
question. First. chiefly, centraliy.
vitality It Is a religious question. IL
is 'rnorar in secondary sense. IT is
"political" incidentally. Material IN
terests, Of course, are such as TO fuliF
Justify and even to demand tho utH7ost
vigilance against this destroyer and
consumer. But, before these. and
above them, and right at the heart
of the whole matter is religion IL IS
not that the problem has religious
side--religious phases. religious Gle
tments religious bearings. The truth
! is that essentially, fundamentally. ana
through and through, and always and
everywhere. the question is religious
I one, CUR appear TO lLS f@hatF az NAA
appeal for our rights and the rights
Of our wives and children and tempted
brothers And this appeal to the state
to the voters--is made necessary by
/ the fact that the State in partnership
! with and protecting this traffic. has
! aided and abetted in keeping us from
/ the full realization and enjoyment OF
/ our rights. Our appeal to the state Is
for protection against the traffic when
tmperfls. impairs. largely takes away
our rights And our reliance upon the
state In this matter is a means 10 an
{ end-securing through q method d.
vinely constituted the unhindered real
| ization of our rights. the inalienahle
| right OF every individual to life, lib
] erty, the pursuit of happiness. and the
/ full unfolding and exercise of his men,
I tai and physical and moral Pe-s sFs--
| 1.-THE first prohibition laws ever
/ penned are to be found In the Bible
! Thou Shalt not" How often. how
solemnly, with what commanding au-
| thority the word rings out from the
| sacred pages. 'Prohihition"--of the
/ iiquor traffic as well as of many other
evils--is an essential part of the pro
gram of Christianity. 1t - putting
! into practical application, TT ono Held
as rapidly as we can. the principles o.
Jesus Christ. 1t Is allegiance to Him
as well as craftsmanship and philan-
! thropy and science-yea, allegiance t.
Him before and above all these-which
makes us proflbitionists. And this
allegiance to Him constrains us both
40 declare our convictions, and to vote
them---to vote them for the widest
possible deliverance from partnership
| in and from the perils OF that which
thrives and prospers only by hindering
| and hurting. which thrives and pros
| pers most when 1t most destroys. Read
again our text. and ask yourself what
Jesus Himself would do il He Were
here and had a vote"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20

desired that business women Will t41oN
the opportunity afforded by this eo938
morning service to spend short &C.,
with the league in prayer. At 10 -. x'
the league members Will go 20 H.
various churches. to which they hay
been assigned, where all day serv1ce@s
have been arranged, with chaneo g
leaders every hour.
This simple announcement Ii -
evidence that the women of the ctfN
have an abiding faith in the righteouA-
ness of the cause which they espousefs
that they appreciate the effectiveneA4g
of PRAYER: that they have 'experience0S
the Willingness of God the Father I0#
answer prayer; that they realize tn0l
great issue at stake and feel their d0.3
pendence- on the God of battle to give
them victory!
! ~ .sAIaf4aafa- at Richmond. this call -
to you. 1t matters not how divided We
may be as 10 creed or doctrine. we are
united in our desire to save our be-
loved State from it's bondage Of ffa-
iuufty: to remove this stumbling
block from the pathway Of the weak
to give our boys and girls better
chance to grow to noble man ana
wornanhood by providing for them =
healthy moral atmosphere. Do We
really grasp the thought. that when
Virginia goes drS, the little SuIiy-
haired boys and girls OF our house,
hold viii never pass the Threshold o.
an open saloon, never be subjected to
it's a1luring temptations? And 1t -
for this to save our boys and gfrlA.s
that the great mother-heart OF this
State is pleading: and 1t Is for this on
I Tuesday Will find them with one SC
cord In prayer. that God will movo
iupon the hearts OF the voters OF this
state and carry Virginia dry
Women of Richmond answer this
CALI Asse m bic yourselves at the
church Of your choice. Give 10 this
great cause at least n portion OF tn
day. Let the voters at every pre-.
clnet know that at the nearest church
woman who, In the travail OF their
very souls have populated this state,
on Blended knee are pleading that they
vote for Statewide prohibition!
Prayer service will be held In tno
following churches at 10 A. NJ. ana
closing at 8 L. M:
Aiofanfent NJ. E.. EpwoEth NJ. -.
Park Place NJ. f.. Broad Street M. b.
Trinity Methodist, l. u r : 5 treet
Methodist Union Station MethodaM8s
STIFFNESS Methodist, Denny-Sfree9
Methodist Clay-Street MethCdl4&s
= Csruve=tvrrue Baptist, Calvary A3A33p-
list, Grace-Street Baptist. Leigh-SeEAek
baptist, cambridge Methodist. Ok
Grove Baptist. Weatherford Memorial
Baptist. East End Baptist, Randoiph-
Street Baptist.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
Or GREAT BENEFIT
TO NORTH CAROLINA
'rDRMER RICHMOND PASTOR
WRITES OF CONDITIONS AND
URGES VIRGINIA FRIENDS 10
VOTE DRY.

Rev. j. T. Riddick, pastor OF tne
Second Baptist church, Durham, N.
:. .,rr a..,.,ar. ra~tor
-. was .. one
OF Grove-Avenue cnurca In TINS CITY.
He writes the virginian letter In
which he saws.
NO NOR nnpol .ant ass.e can - e'1 ~.
me tnoush..un C Cns'as -. ...ea,., .har
c.Azens VI Any So nv s.ns..,s it,.
tnal u pIon n,,'... ~, a,,nn .,'r
Goes no, pIonio.. ma ne ...,,, 1. -
poseu .nas 80,
ways, 49, a,o srd ezra
enough 10 oHer II LOT eale: anu tnero
wiz Always De some man louL en a
~ puy tuee r.. ....aa,s. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
WILL Make THREE
ADDRESSES TO-DAY
MRS. HORTEySE ROPP ON
PROHIBITION.

The 'siivcr-tongued orator" Mrs.
S. Hortenss Ropp. whose splendid
canvass OF the State, under the AUS
pieces OF the w. c. T. q. for Statewide
prohibition IL 80 widely noted. will
make three addresses In this city. and
there Ii no doubt that large crowds
will greet her at each Of the three ap-
pointmeuta
At IL o'clock she will speak from
the pulpit Of Fulton. Methodist
church: at $3.50 In the afternoon she
will speak under the auspices of the
Salvation Army and W., c. 7. U. at
Byrd Park, and at O'Clock p. NJ.
Will speak from tho pulpit OF St
James Methodist church. corner
Twenty-ninth and Marshall streetA
The silver tongue has been In tho
campaign continuously. with the single
exception OF few days PEST. since the
passage OF the enabling act, and prob
ably no woman champion OF q great
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
GIVE WHITE. RIBBON
DINNER PARTY


Mr.. Meade, the proprietor OF the
Main Street station dining hall. on last
.vs Ing entertained party OF
;e ribboners" in honor OF the
.rer-tongued orator" Mrs. 8.
lIf-tense Ropp and Mrs. w. NJ.
Bicknrs. president OF the Richmond
w. c. r. u.
Mr.. Meade made an excellent toast
master and highly complimented the
Silver tongue on her splendid State
campaign. and Mrs. fBickers on the
ine and effective work In Richmond
or herself and comrades. Mrs. Ropp
and Mrs. tBfckers each responded
gracefully, and the ''siiver tongue" de-
lighted the company with number
OF charming readings There were
ether speeches. The menu was su-
perb and the occasion heartily enjoyed
by all Of MIR. Meades guesta
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
GOOD NEWS COMES
FROM LOUISA

native Of Louisa, now cftizeu A4
Richmond. on yesterday received III
letter from a prominent citizen Of htq
home county which stated that IT,
effect of the address of the ALIVE
tongue w. c. T. U. orator In tha&
county had been marvellous and thh1|
thirty wet votes. Many who had -
tended to vote wet were turned by tl9
eloquent and convincing addresses 04
Mrs. Ropp and the luke-warm 6y&ns
were inspired to zeal and enthu1iaNE
Never saw anything to beAt 1x
Isn't she q wonder3' says the wf33NGSs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
MADE FAIR SUCCESS
WITHOUT ANY BAR
PUBLIC SPIRITED GLOUCESTER
MEN SHOW HOW SUCH Ex-
HIBITS NAY SUCCEED.

In 1912 six men decided that Glou-
cester county should hold fair. TWO
unsuccessful attempts had been made
before. They decided this time there
should be no horse racing or gam
bling. 1t was decided to organize
the Gloucestert Agricultural associa.
ton. They sold membership tickets
at 81 each, and after two months
of hard work they aold one hundred.
They were given the use of the high
SHOOT. the first fair to be held there.
the live stock was put In open pens,
ribbons were awarded, but very few
money prizes. The exhibits surpassed
all expectations. Governor Mann.
who gave the opening address, said
he had never seen better, exceV a.
State fair. One hundred and fifty
dollars was made clear OF expense \.
The fair managers increased the
number of directors. bought ground
and put up suitable buildings. The
association now has forty-five acres
of land. on which they have built an
administration hall. forty by seventy
feet, and an exhibition hall. thirty o.
ninety feet, for farm exhibits. The
for plays, and Il also used for dances
and other large gatherings. The o q
Edge HilF' house. one OF the Oldest
houses in tho county. was bought
with the land. 1t has been restored
to Its original condition, and the low
er floor q used for woman's club.
which co-operatea with the associ.-
ton. There they moet every Satur-
day afternoon to servo tea, play cards
and read or transact business. There
is q pool room on the second floor.
where the men have their club. They
also have accommodations for eighty
horses, 100 cattle, hogs and sheep.
The land and Improvements cost $780,
900, This was raised by selling 800
shares OF stock at $40 per share, By
donations. and by borrowing. The
fair held In the now buildings was
even more OF . succaas. After CIV
ing generous prtsea they cleare
$947. This was used 20 pay the deb.
The association win hold Its third
annual fair September 20. ~ and Is.
! The administration hall is now light
| ed by electricity. and fitted with the
most up TO date moving picture ma
chimes to entertain the crowd every
day during tho fair. and twice a week
at other times. having a dance for
the young people after the pictures
one night during tho week. With the
| promise Of moro exhibits than ever
| before. the directors have thought
| best to have two large tents in ad-
dition to tho buildings. and to enlarge
| the accommodation for live stock
| Hon. g. w. Koiner will address thu
people op the nrst day: Governor
| Stuart the second day. and Senator
John r. Saunders on the last day
The governor win be driven from this
courthouse to tho fair Gone and one.
half miles) in q colonial coach drawn
by four horses. Preceded by the
United States Marine band OF THIRTY
| nieces he. with h1e encort OF old Con.
rade, consisting - troop OF horse
! men, 600 school children and tive
score Of gaily decorated automobiles
There will be contests In the high
! Jump. tennis, baseball. clay pigeon
shooting and tournaments. also cav
alcade Of floats each day. The fan
will close with grand tournament
bali.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20

Mrs. Jacob James, who has beer
visitinssrelstives in England for some
time. has returned to her home n
South Richmond.
Joseph. Oppleman. OF 1891 HUI!
street, continues seriously Ill In Stuart
Circle hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs W. J. Carter and Mas
ter David Wake Carter have re-
turned from q visit to Newport News
and Norfolk.
Mrs. Addie Emory will leave to-
day for Roanoke. where she will Wis.
It friends and relatives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
PRAYER MEETINGS
ON ELECTION DAY
PROHIBITION LEAGUE
Is CONDUCTING SERVICES
SCORE OF CHURCHES.

The Woman's Prohibition League of
America will hold all-day prayer SER
vices in a score of churches in Rich
mond on Tuesday, election day
Mrs. Georgia May Jobson, president
of the leag u2. has issued the following
address to the women of the city:
THE Womans Prohibition League
of America will hold prayer service
on the morning of the election, Tues
day. September 22nd. from 8 to 10
O'Clock at their new headquarters, 115
North Fifth street. This meeting is
open to every one and it is especially
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
"Brass'' Case Continucd.

Because the Commonwealth had
not had time enough to gather all
Of its witnesses together, tho case OF
tho Commonwealth against Sam
Murphy tho colored fireman. who is
charged with stealing quantity Ct
brass from the Atlantic Coast Lane
railway, wa1 continued yesterday In
Police court. part II.
Justice Maurice set September %
a. tho date for the preliminary ex-
animation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
VIRGINIA WILL PROTECT
HER BOYS AND GIRLS


(Mrs. w NJ Bickers, President o,
Richmond w. C. T. ID
The verdict OF the sovereign cleo
torate OF dear old Virginia. which
Will be rendered next Tuesday. will
divorce the partnership eft the State
and the licensed liquor traffic.
OF course "virgtnia's going dry"
The manly men OF the State will pro-
tect the boys and, girls of today who
will be the men and women OF tomor-
row, and safeguard the homo life OF
their State from the woes of a
licensed evil.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20

Our assortment Of tasty. NET
low priced mahogany and fumoG
Furniture Ii the largest wePvo
shown, and new arrivals are
coming IN. wont you let ~ hov
pleasure OF showing them - -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
SCOTTSVILLE DISTRICT
WILL co STATEWIDE

Especial TO The Richmond virginiansl
Sscottsyille. Va, Sept IA yety.
careful and conservative canvass "
the Scottsvilie district, comprising a1M
precincts and a large vote. seems saH
show safe majority for Statcwislnl
prohibition. Indications are that tlses
county will go dry. The precinct -
Fluvanna county. near here, Will ~
very largely for Statewide.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20
Benefits Of Prohibition to North
Cnro1;nn
Carolina
Department of Labor and Printing
STATE OF NORTHCAROLINA
RALEIGH
Editor Virginian:


Sir-I friend you est
Of the benefits prohibition has brought the Of North
effects ays noticeable in evv trade and m classes
the morality pleasing
and prosperous people Whkey indus
trial plants splendid
school buildings magnificent church edifces alone
dies operation under former conditions
textile plants employing than 1000 people, and
further claim of having Of the finest systems of public
school IN the State.
morality education all lines industrial
noted with the passing Of the dy and saloon is
spending weekly
saloons frequently police stations Of North
them being invged the
WHILE But
less and the department Of people much better
State
has finer citizens than her and when good old Viz
Carons devou she through the decision her
people Tuesday benefits
which will assnredlv follow.
Yours very truly
M. I.SH
Cnunrnis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-20

cause has within the same length Of
time travelled more miles and made
more thrilling addresses. She has
made for herself q monument in the
hearts Of the people.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-04
TRAIN DERAILED
Turkish Minister Of War Holds Up
Special Train Carrying British
and French Sebieets

WASHINGTON. Nov. s.-The Turk
ish minister OF war ordered detained
special train bearing British and
French subjects from Turkey which
Ambassador Morganthau had arranged
on Sunday 10 leave Cons tantinople.
The minister OF war declared that
until Turkish subjects I'm Egypt as
well as England and France were Civ
en- assurances Of protection and per
mttted To leave the country. all British
and French subjects would BE- held in
Turkey.
Ambassador MOrganthau cabled the
American government that before the
British ambassador left he had given
Mr.. Morganthau assurances that all
Turkish subjects in the British en-
pire would be permitted 10 leave.
Mr.. Morganthau's latest dispatch
dated y. m. SUNDAY. said he had
been Informed by member Of the
Ottoman cabinet 81 tho sinking OF two
Turkish vessels ~ the BritiFh feet
on the port Of Smyrna and OF the
crossing OF Russian troops on the
frontier Of Erzerun.
The cableErnm frous the American
ambassador revealed that tho British
French and Russian amlfa ssadors
finally got away from COnsiantinople
on p sneclal train - ~ o'clock mid
night Sunday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-04

was his memory that he questioned his
mother at the breakfast table.
Yes. Peter" his fond mother told
him. she is flesh and blood and I'M
usually lovely. Your father and l are
still wondering just why she and her
husband are in the position they are"
What's the husband like" Peter
vas conscious OF his mothers keen
so splendid a type that your sister
II guilty OF having cultivated horticul-
him a dozen times day" There was
Just a trifle OF anxiety behind Mrs.
What. Nell In love with another
stern even his moral sense was
stern. Il think I'll just hang around
for a while and keep Sis out OF mis-
Thus ~ was that Peter beEuiled him
self into thinking that AZ was his sis
ter's welfare that kept him at home.
when In reality II was the blue OF Mil
dred's eyes and the scarlet OF her laugh
ing lips and the music OF her voice that
held him a prisoner under his own roof.
The world Of idleness had no lure for
The night he wandered through the
gardens and saw his sister Nell held
night OF all nights TO Peter Newell
At hrst he could not believe his own
eyes nor his own ears. for Nell. his
strong; pure minded sister. was plead
held his breath while his muscles
gradually frightened.
No" the man was saying. Il will not
DRAG you down to poverty. IL might
Il don't csre." cried Nell: Il will live
through anything ~ you viii only take
me with you now"
Peter saw the man straighten his
vain.
Peter the ProdisaI rushed upon the
scene conscious Of feeling much like the
hero In melodrama. His lines had
not come to him. 50 he only stood star
ing uubeiievtngly at his sister and the
man whom she 80 evidently loved. He
the house. She went swiftly. glad TO
escane with her storm OF emotion.
Well" The monosyrable left Peters
The man looked straight into Peters
face and said simply Your sister
loves me. have fallen in love with
her; but have no right TO marry her un-
Ill ] am successful"
Peter grasped.
Great Scott. man-what are you ex-
pectinE 70 do with your wife,.
Mildred IL not my wife. She - my
sister. When Ne took this cottage.
with the slight services as gardner n
REQUIRED. she wanted 10 create the
thought that she was my wife so that
tradesmen aud people would not annoy
her with attentions. Mildred IL writ
er and 80 am J." Gerald Vance laughed
short and not unmirthfui laugh. Pet
Or held out his hand.
y am FAR too stunned for the moment
20 say much. but when the tnuEle -
Strengthened out J want 10 ask if ! can
your sister since the moment I saw
her" Peter smiled and his smile vas
me your sister will sec that YOU gel
mine. Peter waited until Gerald's hs nd
was within his own. ITS 70. them
- seems 20 be" laughed Gerald
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-04

Chas. H. Wilson has returned home
from Cleveland. o.. where he spent the
past i've days on business
Robert Berry. IN confined TO his home
on Jefferson avenue. with a serious ILL
ness.
Miss Grayce Hicks has returned home
from Columbus. O.. where she spent the
past two weeks with friends and rela-
tives.
W. A. McGlumphy has returned home
from Illinois, where he transacted bust
ness for the past few days.
Mrs. Elmer Peters and son. left yes
terday for their home at Weston. after
spending the past few days here with
relatives.
Miss Vivian jefferson has returned
home from Moorencld. where she spent
the past few days with friends and re-
latives
DR.. J. NJ. Williamson has returned TO
Charleston after spending the past few
days here with friends and relatives
Mrs. j. i. Chaddock and son have left
Tor Richmond. Va. where they will
spend a few weeks with relatives
Miss Marie Burge. OF Washington
avenue. left yesterday for East LIVER
pool TO visit friends for n few weeks
Rev. 4. Linkletter. OF blanchard Pa.
Is spending a few days with friends and
relatives In this city.
Mrs. Buzzard. of Williamsburg. Pa IL
spending few days with friends and
relatives In this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-04
Daily Short Story


When Peter Newell returned 10 the
parental roof after one OF his habituai
FAMILIES through the world Of idleness
TO which he was a devotee he had ex-
pected his visit to be short one. That
expectation. however. had been formed
before he had taken a walk through
MS mothers gardens on a moonlit
night In June.
There Peter had seen Mildred
Vance At the moment his eyes had
fallen upon the girl she had been
STOPPING over great bed OF snowy
roses. and her wraithlike figure was
only less ethereal than the mooniit
roses Peter had gasped. Beauty al
ways brought more or less excitement
10 Peters chart. but the unexpected
ness OF Miidred's appearance there
IN the garden smote him into silence
His mother had told hi mthat n
couple had taken the gardeners cot
tage. and that the flowers had never
been better cared for.
The gardeners wife, BY lowell"
muttered Peter. He drew behind a
shrub and continued to watch Mildred
inhale long draughts OF moon -beamed.
rose-scented air. There are circum-
stances under which even a gardener
Is TO be envied." he added In thought
Mildred. hearing slight noise.
looked up and beheld Peters great
bulk only half concealed b ythe shrub
bery- The sight OF strange man
prowling about the garden unnerved
her and she crumpled up In a heap on
the gravel path.
Cursine himself for a silly fool peter
nsstened 10 her side and. picking her
ND up as ! she had been a child. carried
she was Ike a flower in his arms. and
ne carried her carefully lest he crush
bn n ps'sis; Once beside the fountain
on her Mead and she opened her eyes.
Peter loosened his arms. II am a
over your frieht You seemed so Ike
an apparition there BY the roses that I
was tempted TO watch whether or not
"P gSaT ,w SS es ann Or P.t by
Powell"
.,,vaEasona Peter she said quickly
and without thinking.
Yes" said Peter and laughed.
And am the gsrdner's-wife" NIL
arsd said glad that he had not taken
are going to remain NJ home Tor a
whtic. Your mother calls YOU her Pro-
diral Potter and misses you dreadfuiiy -
or: but YOU see ] will some dav have
20 i've here on the estate 90 I am see
inG s.v the world while ] can"
girl. simply
Peter OPENED his eves Surely none
hut married WOmap would have the
temerity - fnlk - him 81 80 frank a
manner. BEFORE Ne could male renlv
Mildred he'd INCLINED hnr lovely head
and slir0ed IN down 'hs @arsen rath
toward the -malt caftar~ tfat iav cio~e
heside tho greet iron gate that opened
Wa into the estate
The next morning Peter aw~ke and
he hun Or .
wr@ifN-'i'e FORM arao-v fhe -oseS So
Undecided was 10 and - t-eachsrous