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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
ATTENDANCE. LARGER
THAN II. WAsLAsT YEAR
Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany Announces Compare
tive Figures.
EXPECT BIG CROWDS TO-DAY
Ready to Operate Two Cars Per Min.
ute, or 100 Per Hour, Over Fair
Grounds Loop-Five Main Lines
Run to the Grounds.

Comparative figures gathered by the
virginia Railway and Power COMPANY
show that the attendance yester,,av
the second day OF the fair, was great .
er than that of the corresponding dav
last year, and not far short OF the Mt !
tendance of the corresponding day OF
1912, the best since 1910 Figures OBJ
tainable UP to midnight by the street
car company show that 9,713 people
were carried away from the Fair
Grounds. whilc last year the turnstiles
registered only 9.422.
In 1910 the number of people car
e. Company on the secopd day OF the
Fair was 1858; In 1911 1t was II. eGi I;
IN 1912. 1855. and In 1913. a.422. In
carried yesterday 2s1 more people than
1t did on the second day OF the an
nuai show last year. While the in
regarded as of unusual Significance. il
has relatively larger meaning. since
IT IT had ,nd, been appreh.ended that, owing
general attendance. So Tar from this
o osp 9se sIr and as IS. tTge the officials
handle to-day a larger crowd than they
cared for on the Wednesday OF the
THROUGH TO GROUNDS
The street car company will use to-
day five main lines Instead of the
three operated last year. and will have
two cars leaving the grounds every
minute during the day, or 100 cars
every hour Cars will be routed to
the Fair Grounds along the Main
Street. the Broad and Main, the Broad
and Twenty-ffth. the lakewood and
Broad. the Clay Street and the Forest
Hill lines All cars operated to the
grounds will be equipped with signs
giving their destination, and the pub
lie In returning to the city, Ii warn
ed to avoid the delay OF transferring
at the point of departure.
there will be 100 cars In operation on
O direct routing to the Fair Grounds.
AT $3.50 o'clock this number will be
increased 3D., to IFS; and. 4 necessity de;
according to the need.
There will be plenty or cars in oper-
alton. and they will be run so that
there will be no necessity OF trowding.
year to operate sufficient number OF
cars so that every one may have a
seat. The average seating capacity Ia
forty-eight, and the maximum Is sixty
four. The articulated cars will carry
100. The average seating and stand
ing room Is ninety-ive passengers.
| II the first car Is crowded take the
next.
Within the grounds there will be
| extra details OF police. hremen and Boy
| Scouts. and the city ambulance corps
| will be reinforced that 1t may be
able to handle any extraordinary emer-
| gency. The Fair Association has pro
vice.it could command, and the welfare
of the throngs expected on the scene
| to-day will be assured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
WELL SATISFIED
Manager Warwick Says 1914 Fair Has
Opened Well In Every Renpect.

Opcncu wei In Every NeHpecf.
for the Virginia State Fair Association.
said to The Times Dispatch last night:
When we take into consideration
ers have suffered. the fact that many
OF the tobacco growers Will be pressed
for cash because of the closing OF the
European markets for their product,
stringency in the money market. 1t is
rather remarkable that the second day
OF the fair should have been so largely
attended ;,a As matter. of fact. be-
tendance Will be above those for the
corresponding day of last year, and
nearly equal to those of 1912. when the
hood Of $4,000.
The board of directors is we'll salts
ned with the beginning of the fair. and
as as; for the fair itself. that is. the ex-
and allied industries and by the manu-
iacturers. 1t may be considered by far
the best Virginia has ever seen In
a arsntion.. may say that the free at
brought here this year are equal TO
any we have had. not barring those we
brought here in our initial effort. The
tory, and. judging by what we are told
by the showmen. they are claiming n
very satisfactory attendance. or course.
there are complaints here and there.
minor complaints. but we have never
been without them. ! may say In short,
however. that in all departments the
Virginia fair compares favorably with
frequently stated by other ofiicials. in
our cattle exhibits we are second 70
none in the East.
"To-moIrow will be celebrated as
Richmond Day. and we are prepared to
care for a tremendous crowd Obserya-
ton warrants the belief that we will
have banner attendance"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
the addresses are one of the fs.turen

the addresses are one OF the feAturen
of the day
Rev. John Roach Straton, pastor OF
Seventh Street Baptist Church, Balti-
more. will be the speaker to-day. His
address will be made at noon, after
which he Will be at the league booth
for some time to meet local members.
Other speakers for the week are Mrs.
Kate Houghton Hepburn. president of
the Equal Suffrage League OF Com
necticut, Tomorrow: Rev. J. NJ. Row
land. pastor Of Laurel Street Methodist
Church. Friday, and Rev. w. A. Cooper,
pastor of Central Methodist Church,
Saturday. The address yesterday was
made by Rev. John j. Wicker, pastor
of Leigh Street Baptist Church.
The Equal Suffrage Booth is one OF
the most attractive at the fair. It
is decorated with the colors of the
organization, yellow and black, and is
we'll adapted for. rest purposes Sew
eral young women arc on hand to well
come visitors and give information.
As a feature. the league has Issued
the Virginia Suffrage News. which IS
an interesting publication. 1t Is edited
by Mrs. G.. Stanley Clarke, with Mrs
Alice OVERLY Taylor, assistant editor.
The contributing editors arc Mrs Kate
Langley Bosher. Miss Mary Johnston,
Mrs. Emma Speed Sampson, Mrs. Sally
Nelson Robins, Carter Wormley and
Miss Cally Ryland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
AID FOR TRAVELLERS
Rest Tents Provided md Informnt io
Given MS to suitable BOARDING Placer.

Rest Tents Provided md informant
Given MS to Suitable Boarding Places.
The Travellers Aid Society restroom
Is one of the most appreciated features
on the Fair Grounds It ia located at
the junction of the two main roads,
just off the Midway, and it Is here that
mothers flock for n few minutes ease
from the hurly-burly of the fair.
a feature, of the restroom Is the
directory OF boarding place and map of
the city. Scores or women have been
guided by the society to suitable rooms.
and have been saved many weary steps
In getting located for the night.
The society also has an emergency
room for the victims OF heat Dor ac-
cidents and a checkroom where small
parcels may be left for the day. The
place is in charge Of several prominent
women who are interested in philan-
Near the Travellers Aid restroom is
the rest tent operated by the Young
Mems Christian Association. End an
other by the Young !Vomen's Chris
tian Associations. Both were used ex-
tensiyiely yesterday, and all will be of
valuable service to-day In handling
those who cannot keep up the pace.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
AWARDS ANNOUNCED IN
W0MEN'S DEPARTMENT
Embroidery md Other XVomcn's Arts,
SS With Chi1drcn's Work, Are
(.lNen

Prize winners were announced by the
.asociation yesterday in the various de-
Ipartments of woman's work, including
-fyarious forms of arts and Crafts work.
ss5sments for chiidren's work. The ee }nde
2ing OF horses and cattle will go stead
lily forward to-day and tomorrow, and
Z oS prizeAwinners will be an
3 - o:iiced from time to time during the
rs Prize-winners were announced yes
n ltnIs o C. oB. cowardin Mrs
sshtre naa, Mrs Preston Ncland Mrs. Beverly
sadeS Miss Be sHse E hyyan Mrs Mrs.. John
base ar Mr cAe ehssf s.Ssn @ss sss
gsiins' Mrs Harry wayti J.
esroi ssss M4s M1Is, Mel
MGsth L on, Street rec Richmond second
-, ., Glass hes. spssmsn Transmission emsrod
s'5ee s sda'S %S;a tssos ss Ruth Sub
s FIRST, Mrs n s. Parker. Lawrenceburg. Ky;
sssfer street Mss Rshmdna BrsedeN J $40
at Class best specimen eyelet embroidery
second, Mrs H. J. Eppes. 2'2s Stuart Ave
n1 Gias s'f snSss, sn.c,n,a, n,,.,
Mrs S K.e caTtersville Wa: second orL Mss.
JIosephipe Jones. l7oe North twenty second
M Class 6 s0e nrys seeeTs
Mr.. Jackson. Roanoke. N' 'ifS'
GLASS best specimen netting second Miss
aClaas ,y sIbess specimen Irish lace-arst Miss
w. II. Hill $500 East Broad Street. Richmond;
GIass sbes s, specimen Gin, Honi,on lacenr,,
wildt GA North Lombardy Street. Rich
g e;. Mi iia, =; Ne!;S sss
aFdson, Lexington, Ky.
sGlsss ii1 , specimen tsttlns-nrst. Miss
G w; Weaver. !7io second Avenue High.
iecn sa IGpes, specimen drawn wor. a.,
MTs j. w Riehardson. lex Lexington ToTk-h Ky'
second. Miss Lucie NJ. Coleman. Danviiie
..a,, ls-s best specimen monosram on dam,
Skater Street, RicSmona .eeon eae MR.: ia SO
Goolsby. Bon Air.
dl:l rs PowSassn srssden. on 5r ''w sie
Miasn s Smith F IS g1r,s sseHnd Miss
Class ls-sest specimen letter on damask.-
Street, R.eh@ona seeond Mr. 'i r. s hos
ard nd; Fredericksburs.
a,s.. Mr.; Powha,an Breeder. Jr $40 shafer
10 sonsh 4hTs s1.e Ms
Gias. is,esst specimen letter hnndker.
Skater sSess ehmond seeo sedae Mrs. 1r go
stoyer. s:a West Cary Street, Richmond "
sPss" farse Sa
ny; second; Miss Ethel Harris. Bumpass.
Glass is-best specimen smocking-frs,. Mrs.
Burton Marye lRi.A Hanover Avenue.
Section, ?, class 3j-best specimen crocheted
CONFERENCE.-THE. Mrs. w. Y. Davis sol East
Franklin street; second. Mrs. j. Il. Var
Class ELDEST specimen knitted or crochet
slippers-hrst. Mrs. J. 81. Young 0e North
sixth street: second. Mrs. ii. L. Garter iOs
North Twentyfourth Street.
Class ?2-best specimen knitted socks-nrst
Mrs. w. II. Tyree. Cog Spring street; second
Ma Walter S. Bragg. Waynesboro. Va
Clasf s3-best specimen crochet table mats
first, Mrs. J. w. Richardson. Lexington
KY; second. Miss r. A. Sheppard. Box 49,
Warrelton. Va.
class ?4-beet specimen knitted or crochet
sweater--hTst Miss +. p. Tyler. 1903 West
broad street: second. Miss N. Barcif;. 92
Class as-best specimen knitted counter,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
PARCEL POST BOOTH
Many Farmers Plan to Take Adyant-
nEe Of Enrm-tO.Tahle Plan

Many Farmers Plnn to Take Adyant-
nEe of E'nrm-tO-TnbIe Plan.
the local post-onice 1t was surround
ed all day yesterday by persons anxious
TO receive instruction In the proper
method of packing articles for ship
farmers who, expect to take advantage
OF the farm to-table plan recently put
In operation,
Postmaster Hay T. Thornton. Assist
Superintendent Of Mails Harry M. Law
der are giving their personal attention
TO the booth. and experienced parcel
post employees are on hand to give
CONCENTRATIONS and information. There
is nothing In their line that will not
be shown on application.
In addition to it's instructive features
the parcel post booth Is being used by
scores OF persons for mailing packages
1 to their cir homes pines II is believed that no
terday, BY winners who did not care
to be burdened with them all day. Ar
rangements have also been made BY
several exhibitors to use the parcel
post to return their goods: The num-
a revelation to chem.
Wheels OF Fortune Gone.
One Of the most noticeable things
at the Fair Is the absence Of wheels
of of for fortune. which have been abolished
authorities. The only form Of gamS
bling permitted is the doll raffleseand
these meet with no disapDroval from
the most straight-laced. All other
games or chance are under. the ban
Oriental dances which, by the way.
have been replaced with tangoes and
modern dances, 80 "a : =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
SUNSHINE ADDS
TO ENJOYMENT
OF FARMERS DAY

CONTINUED From First Pngc.)
both the Federal and State govern
ments In instructing girls in the can
ming industry
ma Is aEEORn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
Program for To-Day
q o.eIociS-Gnte, omen.

8 O'clOck-Gntes open. I
O'clock-JudginE of live stock
and other exhibits. ~
II O'cIOck.-IIRrness races begin.
'o'ciock-Itunning races begin.
o'clock-Free performances show
I'm front OF grand stand.
$3.50 o'clock--ENIt from grand
stand.
4 o'cIock-Pyrotechni display,
eruption of Mt. Vesuvluso and
"Bombnrdmcnt of Fort Liege."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
SUFFRAGE ADDRESS

Rev. John Roach straton, of baltimore,
to Speak at Mon To-day.
der the auspices. OF tie Equal Suffrage
League of Virginia from the staSd in
the centre Of Industrial Hall. SThe
league has secured. the services AZ n
number OF well-known speakers, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
Poses nv saiIora, Non,,rcr,

Poses ns Sailors' Monument
For an hour at a time, Sato, the
stands immoVable on a
pedestal In front OF the grandstand
He Is CARRIED as a sailor, and his rigid
figure is taken at a first glance for a
statute to the navyman
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-07
Corn Club Hoy, Here

Corn crops through Virginia may
but the boys of the State managed TO
garner number of fine specimens.
While most of these are exhibited on
the regular county booths. some can.
be seen at the Boys Corn Club exhibit.
The samples of the boys show that
each county has corn, and lots of 1t,
judges to award the prizes.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24
ARMY NOTES

There will be no vacancies in the
grade of second lieutenant of the army
for enlisted men or civilians this year
The department examination of enlist
ed men win be held as usual to secure
candidates for possible vacancies. but
unless some legislation is passed for
an increase in the army there will not
be enough vacancies to absorb all the
members of this years class from the
military academy. There are at pres
ent "a vacancies in the army. Twelve
of these are IN the cavalry, two in the
coast artillery and Is in the infantry
There are no vacancies in the field ar.
tillery.
Before the West Point class gradu-
ates the number of vacancies may be
more than doubled, but even then
half of the class would 60 into the
army as additional numbers.
- ~
Capt w. R. Rush today was reliev-
ed of the. command of the battleship
Florida and assigned to the Boston
navy yard as commandant to succeed
Capt. De Witt Coffman. Capt Coff-
man is to be promoted to rear admiral
in December. He will meanwhile take
a course at the Naval War College pre-.
paratory to relieving Rear Admiral
Frank E. Beatty, in command of the
third division Of che Atlantic fleet
The Florida Is now being oyerhauledl
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24

at the New York navy yard. Secre-
|tary Daniels has not selected her new
commander nor determined the assign
=ment of Admiral Iieatty upon the com.
spletion of his present tour OF sea duty.
- -
Heavy purchases by british and
French agents OF horses for war use
is presenting a serious problem to the
quartermaster's department Of the
United States army. It Is feared that
it will soon be impossible to obtain
enough horses for its own purposes
during the present year. =.
Already the young horses bought for
the remount stations cost SIT q head
more than last year. These animals
are too young to be used at once, and
their sales do not reflect the real In
crease in price for cavalry horses,
which already stanus at $40 per head
over last years sales. ~ f..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24
THE GUARDSMAN,S CREED

believe that IL the Angto-Saxon
race and the Institutions founded by il
are to endure, that their youth should
know and understand and be trained
J In the use of military arms and ma
IleuVers.
] believe that the strength of the
people, the enforcement of their laws
and the maintenance of their institlI-
lions lies entirely in their power to de-
fend or support themselves in an ap-
peal to arms.
j believe that when the American
people forget or entirely neglect mill
tary training and the handling of arms
they will cease to exist as free and
independent nation.
/ believe that our early military sue.
cesses were due in large measure to
the fact that the arms then in common
use were the same as those used for
military purposes. That now, when the
universal use OF arms for hunting Rnd
protection of the home has ceased or
become unnecessary, and such arms
as are used are wholly different from
the modern military arm, believe that
the use of military arms from his
school days. to early manhood.
/ believe that adequate steps should
be taken to form reserve of trained
officers and men for the army, navy
and national guard. ... III.
believe that properly trained and
led, the American soldier is superior
to any other; but without training or
under ignorant and inexperienced Of
.ficers he is no better than the poorest
I believe that 1t is inviting disaster,
nay, committing murder, to send I'M
trained, ,uninstructed troops into a
campaign, and for that reason | be-
#lieye in the national guard for our
country's service, in time Of peace as
well as war
/ believe that man who serves his
country In time of war Is noble, brave,
and patriotic; but that q man shall
properly prepare himself in time of
peace to serve In war is all OF these.
things and more. 1t Is noble with a
nobility which Is real, not ideal II is
brave with a bravery which assumes
In time OF Unconditional peace many
burdens, amcng them that of bearing
the lack of appreciation of those who
do not consider military preparation
or training necessary.
- -
In case of war you would either vol
unteer or be drafted. Why not learn
your duties now so that you would
be Of some value at the front, not laid
up in hospital at the rear?
The days of the nation wherein the
military spirit is dead beyond recall
are numbered IT,. ~
The parliament of man will be an
asylum of mutes; the federation of the
world graveyard of dead nations
And all because the struggle for ex-
istence is over; because ambition has
ceased to be quality Of man, be-
cause youth is gone and age is upon
us, because the military spirit is
dead
That which we call patriotism. pride
of country, and spirit of nationality is
the military spirit at its best.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24
,THANkselylNe foR MEN.

Every man should celebrate the fact
that he Is still alive A half million Of
his neighbors across the sea are no
longer alive and a million more won't
be very soon. Go out and get a new
overcoat and new suit OF clothes
today. and you will LOOK alive as we'll
as be alive. Read the ads, they will
tell you where to 60.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24

According to statement which has
been filed in the office Of the secre-
tary of the territory, 1t cost Jonah Ku,
hio Kalanianaole $f35 to get reflect.
ed to Congress in the last election.
John M. Bright. who was elected rep
resentatiye from the fourth district,
spent $S4.25 during the campaign,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24

The average cost per ration for the
United States army is now almost l
cent day greater than It was a year
ago. according to the annual report OF
@. M.-gen Aleshire.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24

There viii be- work in the third de-
gree at a special meeting Of the mem
bers of Honolulu Lodge No. 400, F.
and A. NJ, which has been called for
7:SO o'clock this evening in the Ma
oo,,io5 1,omr,Ias 49, = - < =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-24
WE TAKE YOUR OLD PIANO TN EXCHANGE A.
VALUATION

We rent NEW PIANOS at $POo per month"; insure them
and keep them in perfect order expert tuning and
pair work We have the latest Mayer rolls We always
glad to show Pianos and deonsate our Players No
matter whether not you wish t buy now we wish to prove
to you the superiority of our insf uments.
The Washington times., 1914-11-09
HARVARD AWAITING
YALE CONF F|DENTLY
Joy Prevails in Crimson Camp
Over Work of New Players in
Princeton Game.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Nov. THE
Harvard football players came through
the Princeton game without injury.
That Mahan and Pennock should not
have been hurt in the least Was a
source of great satisfaction to III"
Crimson. The victory has fi'led tn"
team with confidence for tn" Yale
game. two wee's hence.
There will be little work for th"
regulars today, but tomorrow practice
will start again. in earnest. The i"r-
I'D nler, will play Brown lhts week
and. because of the showing the Rob
inson outfit made 1t New Haven, the
coaches are figuring that they will have
10 Ray more than passing attention to
the coming match. AT the same time.
..cveraI OF the regulars will not play
again until the Yale game.
The work of Franck". Weston. Par
ron. and Bigelow was considered good
enough against the Tigers. These four
men are the new players, and to have
tnrm come i.long so well at the end
Of the campaign surely is a genuine
panacea for the troubles Of the early
sea SON Bigclow is now very likely to
remain at center.
The Washington times., 1914-11-09
OAR TMOUTH EXPECTS
TO 0HUMBLE QUAKERS
After Great Showing Against
Tufts, Victory at Franklin
Field Is Looked For.

HANOVER, y. H.. Nov. 9.-With a
great day for Dartmouth SATURDAY
here against Tufts and poor one
for Pennsylvania there is nothing but
enthusiasm in Hanover today over the
Green's prospects for a victory over
IN" Quakers next Saturday. The Grip
pies received no further injuries and
are on the mend, promising TO give
good account Of themselves in Fhil-
sd"lrhia. No additional ailments were
reported by any rlo~l5ar OF ;hl squad,
who were forced To remain indoors on
account Of the rain Yesterday afternoon.
John Mc-tuliffe, the varsity left
tackle. remains at the Mary Hitchcock
Memorial Hospital here with his con-
dition unchanged. 1t was announced
from that institution that his fever
has gone down few degrees, but he
Is practically the same sick man as
last Friday. The doctors decline to
discuss the Casr and will not name the
particular trouble. but the al. hoping
TO HAY, him lit for the Philadelphia
"trip, although at present this seems
extremely doubtful
Nothing but the lightest Of drills will
be held today and tomorrow, but We'd
nesday and Thursday the varsity squad
VIII haV" long scrimmages F'rida.
the trip to Philadelphia Will be made.
The Washington times., 1914-11-09
GARDNER INJURED,
BOUT IS POSTPONED
Soldier Mcclure Agrees to Shift
ing of Date When Told of In
jury to Opponent.

Shankey Gardner has injured his right
hand in training, and SO tn" twenty
round bout between him and Soldier NC
Guirc has been postponed = week. This
arrangement was found suitable to the
management Of the ArdmOr" club, after
a physiCiaL announced that Gardncrs s
hand needed ut least four days OF rest.
All tickets already sold for tn" enter
tainm"n1 will he good on tn" 18th.
III working out Saturday with Tony
Capon, thehniddleWci- -sht, Gardner struck
his opponents head. The hand began
swelling almost at once, and he went at
once to n physician. Til" latter counsel
ed n rest Of three or -four days The
matter was presented to Mcclure and
the ArdmOr" management.
On November IS tn" sam" c,l!d will h.
offered the boxing fans Gardner and
Mcclure will box twenty rounds. Kid
Greek takes on Buck Taylor for eight
rounds. Kid McCaul"v will travel six
rounds with Johnny Nash, ana Yu;In"
Joe Blackburn and Kid tiOrdon viii
swap wallops for four rounds.