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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-22
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Hustle Nit--"This book says that
that bloomin' Frenchman Marat was
stabbed while taking a bath" Park
bench Daily-"Is dat all he gol fur itf''
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-09-22

EnssredA .. b E1ko postone for trSasmissiol
through tho mails a. s-eoond-class master
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
Mrs. Rufus Wainwright.

Mrs. Rufus Wainwright died Mon
day, December 2l at p. M, at her
home on Seminary Street, after an i'll
ness of several weeks at the age of
II years. Mrs. Wainwright was the
daughter of Harvey and Mary Young
Bell and was born in Middebury Sep
tember IA, 1887 She was married to
Rufus Wainwright of this village on
December 10, 1867. Her husband, who
was for many years county clerk of
Addison county, died February 20, 1904.
Mrs. Wainwright was member of the
Congregational church of this village
and was highly respected in the com
munity.
She is survived by one daughter, Miss
Sophie Stewart Wainwright of Bryn
Mawr, Pa, and one son, Rufus Vain
wright of this village, the present
county clerk. Funeral services were
held at her home Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock, Pres dent Ezra Brainerd Off
ciating. Burial was in the family lot
in West cemetery. The bearers were
John Fletcher, George Stewart, James
Donoway, Clarence Wells, Gardner
Allen, Allan Warner.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
Letter From r. p. Williamson.

The following interesting letter is
from II. P. Williamson de Visme of
Paris. Mr.. Williamson is Middebury
boy and was member of the su inner
session faculty of Middlebury college of
1914. He returned to Paris at the close
of the session:
Chateau de Soisy-sou Etiolles.
"Your letter of November 5th has
just reached me and | wish to tell you
how happy am to have news from you
and Middlebury. 1t is the first | have
had since your last letter. All that you
say of the college interests me and it
seems as if it touched me more closely
now that have taught there.
''On our side of the globe, that is,
near and around Paris, all is quiet and
almost as usual. We do not and have not
suffered. For the time being it is diff
ficult to get coal, because the Boches
have stopped the mines in Belgium, but
that state of affairs cannot last long.
They are being beaten, those formid-
able Germans, and by the nations that
they scorned. | am very proud of our
soldiers and of the English. There is
every reason to be hopeful and you will
see soon a great change in the situa-
ton. What a wonderful man he is,
the King of Belgium. We wish he were
the King Of France also, and our
General Joffre is marvel, too. Those
who thought that France was a
decadent nation ready to rot, if not en-
tirely rotten, have reason to change
their mind. More than ever people will
desire to become acquainted with French
culture and ideals and we are sure that
after the W tr a new era will dawn.
am frightfully busy; my school has
continued. / would not for a moment
close the doors, even in the face of ap-
parent danger, and the results have
proved the wisdom of that decision.
"My children are well md active and
our daily life is very free and pleasant
"This is war of ideals and ours can
not fail. Please remember me cordially
to all the Middlebury fri ends, and drop
me line soon.
Ever Yours faithfully,
H. P. Williamson de Visme
November 18th, 1914"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
M iddebury Gains in Atte n ance

President John M. Thomas of Middle
bury college announces that for the 11th
consecutive year the college has made
a gain in attendance, the number of
undergraduates December | being 329
as against 327 year ago. The fresh
men number 95, % less than last year,
and the smaller class is due to the ad-
vance in admission standards. Plans
for the new Mead chapel have been ap-
proved and it is expected that construc-
tion will begin in the spring. Great
care has been taken to plan a chapel in
harmony with the prevailing architect
ure of the college. The donor of the
Porter field has provided funds for the
erection next sprin., of covered grand
stand with lockers and dressing -ooms.
This will be a great benefit to all ath-
letic sports. Last year gifts to the
alumni fund amounted to 1884, and
was most helpful in many directions to
the alumni.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
FOREFATHERS' DAY.

The list consecutive celebration of
Forefathers' day under the auspices of
the Middlebury Historical society was
held at the Congregational church in
this village Monday evening. There
was a good attendance and the pro-
ceedings passed off with customary
sue cess.
DIR. Verdon c. Harrington, d. D., of
Middebury college was the speak er O
the evening, taking for his subject
"The Power of an Ideal in Nationa
Life" Following the excellent address
came the regular annual supper given
by the ladies of the Labaree society.
Toasts, responses and music were
enjoyed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
M ARGUS Besette.

Word has been received of the death
in Cohoes, N. Y, on Sunday, December
l3, of Marcus Besette, a former resi-
dent of Mlddlebury. Mr.. Besette was
about II years of age and is survived
by two sisters and several brothers. He
was resident of Middlebury for many
years until about two years ago when
he went to Cohoes where he made his
home with his brother. He was for
mer member of the Battell Hose COM
pany, serving for several years as it's
foreman. He was also for several
years a member of the firm of Besette
& Boudreau, harness makers, in this
village. Burial was in Cohoes, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
OBITUARY..
julius Thomas Williamson.

julius Thomas Williamson, oldest son
of he late Isaac and Catherine White
Williamson, died at his home on Wash
ington street at Z 80 O'Clock Saturday
evening after years illness with a
complication of diseases. Mr.. William
son was born in Middebury December
%, 1893, and was in his 10th year. He
was Civil war veteran, serving with
company A, 5th Vermont volunteers.
Mr.. Williamson is survived by his wife,
three daughters, Mrs. Nelson A. Sey-
mour and Mrs. John A. Hammond of
this village and Mrs. Rollin T. Wood
ward of Warrensburg, N. Y, and two
sons, Isaac H., of this village and
Charles w. Williamson of Weyburn,
Saskatchewan, Canada, also two
brothers, Charles H., of Middlebury
and Walter w. Williamson of San
Francisco, Calf. Mr.. Williamson was
one of Middlebury's oldest and most
respected citizens and kind neighbor
He was member of William P. Russell
post No. 80, G. A. r., of this village.
The funeral was held at St. Stephens
Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon at
2 O'Clock. The Rev. John Evans Bold,
rector of the church, conducted the SER
vices. The funeral was largely at
tended by members of Russell post,
and friends. The bearers were c. E.
Youtt, James M. Tracey. Edward
Goulette, Patrick E. Hslpin, William L.
Cady and w. w. Martin. Burial was
in the family lot in the West cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
p. m. MeIdon Confirmed.

The nomination by President Wilson
of Attorney Patrick M. Meldon of Rut-
land for postmaster of that city was
confirmed by the United States senate
Tuesday afternoon. This means that
Mr.. Meldon will assume the duties of
the Office as soon as he is formally mott
fled of the appointment an his bond is
accepted. This will require a few days.
Mr.. Meldon is a graduate of Middle
bury college, class of 1880. and two
years later was admitted to the YER
mont bar. He was born in Rutland in
1859.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Roy E. Whittemore. pastor.


Sunday morning worship at 10 40
with sermon by the pastor. Subject.
. Our Sacred Trust " The Bible school
meets at ~ m. A cordial invitation to
the men OF the church to visit the new
mems class. Th~ Christian Endeavor
society meets at $50. The subject will
be This Year and An Years for Christ"
Welcome to all! Evening worship at
7:30. The theme of the sermon. "D-s-
tiny in the Making" A seasonabe
message The annual business meeting
of the church will he held on Tuesday
evening, ID cemher 20. 1t is important
that all members should br present.
The Ladies' Missionary society will meet
at the home of Mrs Ernest REYNOLDS on
Wednesday evening at 1880 p. m.
Thursday evening. 7:30. the regular COW
enant and prayer mreelng. The subject,
Retrospect and Prospect 1t is hoped
for large attendance at this last service
of the old year.
nv. and Mrs X f. Whitt-more will
be at home to the members of the church
and congregation Friday evening, Jam
uary l.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
New York Alumni Dinner.

The annual dinner of the Middlebury
College Alumni association of the city
of New York will be held at Delmonico's S
Friday evening, January %. The din
ner committee desires to have as large
an attendance at this dinner as possible.
1t is expected that number from the
college, including several of the faculty,
will be present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.
Rev. John Evans Bold. Rector.

Rectory No. 1l9 Main street.
7:3O, Hoy Communion (2nd, 4th and
5th).
I0;45. Morning Prayer. Holy Com.
muninn 1st and 3rd)
1000, Sunday school.
Z 80, Evening prayer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25
Church otes.
METHODIST CHURCH.
ID. II. Corkran, pastor.

Morning worship at l0.45. Bible School
at noon. Epwurth League at 6:45. Even
service at 80.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-12-25

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind
piles have yielded to Doan's Ointment.
SOC at all stores.-adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05

, vacation. to the delight OF his bach.
elor heart
! -Four weeks later, when Mr.. Simeon
| Smith returned to the city, he went
/ directly to the quarters ne had sf1ar-
| ed for years with his brother. 1t had
always seemed to him that Joel mo-
| nopolized more than his share OF the
! room. but things seemed so strange
! ly tidy that he concluded his brother
must at least have realized how sel-
! fish 1t was to leave his possessions
scattered about.
Leaving his travelling bag. Simeon
| fastened TO the shop. After all. there
was no place more TO his liking than
| the old stand, and he was certainly
| looking forward to getting into the
! harness again. The swinging sign
nodded welcome. aud the flowers
in the window never seemed more
| fresh and blooming. Within the shop
| trade was evidently good but. some
/ how, as he stepped within the door.
the place seemed empty. Things had
| in some way changed. He peered fur
| lively IN all the corners. OF q surety,
| Annie was not there.
Hello. Simeon" said Joel. pausing
in his work: back again. are you?
Suppose you've had a splendid va
cation. You are looking fine.
| $50 are you, JOEL" returned his
brother. Work must agree with you.
/ bet you've gained ten pounds.
Turned over new leaf. too, haven't
you? Where did you stow away all
your buds up to the room?'
why, the fact is. Simeon. I've
I've moved"
'Movedl For mercys sake. where
tor
"Oh, not very far Only just
around the corner. and up the street
way"
We'll. declare, I guess I ought
! to have stayed at home to- look after
you. l see you. have got rid of An
ME"
Yes, that is-yes,'
After / left you I got to thinking
that matter over. and I concluded.
perhaps, we were little too hasty.
I intended to drop you line about
| 1t. but I didn't really think you'd
have the spunk to do 1t, anyway.
I'd like to know how you managed
IL, If you don't mind telling"
We'll, no. ] don't know as I mind
telling. The truth of the matter,
Simeon. II married her"
'Bless my soul, Lord love you,
you are smart. Joey, And never
once thought of trying that way
myself"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05

attack an enerny's fleet. but there will
be no feet to attack. as It viii not be
safe for a fleet to put to sea- This
has been demonstrated In all recent
lnaneuvers, both at home and abroad,
where submarines have been en-
ployed, and the demonstration should
have made us realize that, now that
submarines have come in, battleshlps
are OF no use either for defensive or
offensive purposes, and. consequently,
building any mare in-l9IA will he =
MISUSE OF money subscribed by the
citizens for the defense Of the en-
pire."
Proceeding, Sir Percy Scott says
that in these circumstances he can see
no use for battleships and very little
chance of much employment for fast
cruisers. The navy viii be entirely
changed, naval officers viii no longer
live on the sea. but either above it or
under 1t.
II do not think" he says I'm con-
clusion. that the Importance Of sub
marines has heen fully recognized,
neither do / think that ii has been
realized how completely their advent
has revol0UoniEed naval warfare In
my opinion as the motor vehicle has
driven the horse from the road, go
has the submarine driven the bat
tleship from the sea"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05
COZ East Broad Street

upodate
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n STAY,
fea in Ia our
had five We graduates
titles have satisfactory, entirely free
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05
SUBMARINE SPELLS
DOOM Of WARSH|P
EXPERT DECLARES FUTURE
NAVAL COMMANDERS WILL
NOT LIVE ON WATER.

London. July Admiral Sir Percy
Scott has published letter In The
Times concerning the real value Of
dreadnaughts in war time. which is
attracting a great deal OF attention.
Sir Percy Scott. as already outlined IN
ca BILE dispatches, contends that the
perfecting of the submarine, together
with the advent OF the aeroplane. have
so completely revoiutionized naval
warfare as to render the most up-to-
date dreadnaught practically value
less
The letter. which contains Sir Percy
SCOTS views on the matter. WAS writ
ten to a correspondent in December
last. in reply to a request for his opin-
ion as to whether Great Britain would
he best advised to build small or
large hattieships. In this letter Sir
Percy Scott commences by insisting
that the real question to settle, be-
fore even talking about building more
battieships. is; Are they of use or
are they not?"
Utility Done Away With.
After pointing out that for some
thousands of years and up 10 quite
recentiy the nations oT the world had
defended themselves at sea by ships
that swan on the water, Sir Percy
declares that the introduction of the
vessels that swim under the water has.
in his opinion, entirely done away with
the utility of the ships that swim on
the top of the water.
The functions Of n vessel OF war.
Sir Percy Scott continues, are as fol-
lows:
Defensively
/. To attack ships that come to
lombard our ports.
2, To attack ships, that come TO
blockade It's
To attack ships conveying land
ing party.
4. To attack the enemy's feet.
S. To attack ships interfering with
our commerce.
Extensively:
/. TO lombard an enemy's port.
.. To blockade an enemy,
3. To convoy landing party.
a. To attack the enemys fleet.
5. To attack the enemy's commerce
The submarine renders one, two and
three impossible, as no man of-war
will dare to come even within sight of
coast that is adequately protected
by submarines. therefore. the-func-
tons of a battleship as regards one,
two and three, both Extensively and
extensively. have disappeared.
Secs No Fleets to Attack.
The fourth JUNCTION of a battle
shtp." the admiral continues Ii to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05
DAY FOR FARMERS AT
SECOND POLICE STATION

"A coincidence" remarked an of
ficer at the Second precinct station
yesterday morning as A W Farmer.
giving his age as thirty-four, was
locked mp on the charge of using
abusive language to Mrs. S. J. Farmer.
lust a few minutes before Farmer
was brought in by officer Brennan,
a man giving his name as A. l..
Farmer, was brought in by officers
Shoemaker and walker, on the charge
Of failing to support his Wife and two
children He also gave his age as
thirty-four.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05

mated by Hancock Cigar company.
Notify chairman amusement com
uittee st 4 p. NJ.
JuGges--Mrs. Curry, Mrs seamans
Mrs. Bascomha.
Dancing Contest fwaftx only3--
4:3o i. VI.
event No, 27,j
Prize No. l--One isinp. Donated
by f. /. Parrish.
Prize No. 2--One umbrella Do
rated ny p. May & Co.
Judges to be selected by music com
rlittee.
Donated Tor the Use OF the Refresh
,nest Committee.
Two gallons cIaret wine, by Stun ri
hotel; sanitary drinking cups b.
Church IIlll bank; .. coo samples Coco
Cola gum, by Franklin Caro- com
pa7y; samples Of tobacco. by II. P,
Taylor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05
HOLD YOUNG HARRIS
ON BURGLARY CHARGE
FOURTEEN-Y- BOY Al
LEGGED TO HAVE ENTERED
WALSH HOME.

Raymond Harris. n fourteen.year-
old white boy. was arrested early yes
terday afternoon charged with break
ing into the home OF James D. Walsh.
of 1607-A West Broad street. He was
taken to the Juvenile Detention Home.
where he will be held pending hear
ing Tuesday morning In the Juvenile
court. The hoy 10 alleged TO have
taken $50 in currency, which WAS lay-
ing on . bureau In the home.
It ID understood that this h the
Third offonse with which hc Ia charged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-05
American Singers Engagement.

farls. Jily 4.--M3ss May Peterson
an American singer. has been enca ged
ty the opera comique for six months.
In leading roles. Her engagement is
the result of her successful appear
auce in 'Lakme''
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-08
NOME VESSELS ARE SENT
 AFTER ALASKA ORES

In order to care for the large ore ship ments to Puget sound from Prince William sound, all the Nome freighters of the Alaska Steamship Company are sent into that dls trict on their south-b voyages. The large production of the Prince William sound mines together with the ore carried from Skagway by the vessels of the Alaska Steamship Company, has caused the pro- duction to exceed the capacity of the vessels regularly on that run.
 The steamship Cordova, which sailed south from Nome on July 1, was ordered to go to Seattle via Prince William sound, She was to load 2,OO0 tons of ore at La touche end Cordova. The freighter Edith, which returned to Prince William sound from Nome, sailed from Cordova for Skag- way to take OF additional ore. She will take $500 tons
 The Cordova is returning from her first voyage to Kotzebue sound and Arctic ocean ports She immediately will load and return on her second voyage The Edith sailed from Seattle early this spring with freight for Nome and St. Michael.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-08
PREFER CHARGES AGAINST
 SEAL ISLAND OFFICIALS

Washington, July 20.-Deputy Commis sioner of Fisheries Jones' who was sent by the department of the interior to lnvestl- gate conditions in Alaska, has been eX tremely busy since he reached that country, and has done his work thoroughly as far as he has gone with his investigation.
 Jones has sent in a report to the de partment which exposes long continued system of fraud and maltreatment of na tives on the Prib;lof islands and those ad joining by government employees which, Commissioner Jones says, merits severe punishment
 The charges preferred against the govern ment officials of the islands which Jones has been investigating are the unlawful kill ing of seal pups and the debauching of na- tves. The Pribilof officials who are charged are as follows: E. Hatton, agent and care taker; Tongue, storekeeper; Dr. McGovern, former physician McLennen, naval wire less operator, all the St. Paul island off cials and the proctor agent and caretaker at St. George island The charges against these officials were preferred by Mrs. Alvlng G. Whitney, wife of the school teacher on the Pribilof islands After examination of the charges, Jcnes wired to the department recommending that complete new force be sent to the islands immediately, saying evidence so far warrants the charges.
 The navy department has taken the mat ter up in the case of McLennen and charges will be preferred against him.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-08
CONVICT ASSAY OFFICER
 CLAIMS ILL-GOTTEN SPOILS

Seattle, July 6,-Another court episode in the career of George Edward Adams convicted embezzler of between $S000G and $150,000 worth of gold dust from the United States assay office between the years 1901 and 1907, occurred today when his attorney, Herbert w. Meyers petitoned Federal Judge Neterer for the recovery of more than S70,000 said to belong to Adams and to be held in the registry of the court.
 Meyers represented that the money be- longed to Adams personally and was raised to meet claims made by various creditors who never appeared to get the money. United States Attorney Clay Allen argued that the fund was part of the money stolen by Adams when assistant United States assayer.
 Judge Neterer took the matter under ad- visement, requesting both counsel to file briefs in support of their positions. The court intimated, however, that a decree of former Judge Hanford, if still valid, made it appear that the money belonged to Ad. ans and should be recovered by him.
 Adams now is serving a sentence at Me Neil island for conspiracy to counterfeit, having been convicted of this charge after serving his term for the theft of the gold dust
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-08
HENRY WATTERsON'S IRONY

Louisville, Ky July 2+ -"Declined with thanks Such in substance is the reply made by Henry Watterson, veteran editor of the Louisville Courier Journal. to the challenge issued by General Rosalie Jones that he debate with her the question of woman suffrage from the court house steps at St. Louis General Jones' in issuing her challenge, said Colonel Watlerson be- longed to the "age of knee brooches and nice fluffy laces' The editor, in his reply, refers to himself as Foxy Grandpa" and to his challenger as General the Honorable Rosale Jones of the styScraplng foot ma rines" Watterson wrote in part:
 Nay, nay, Rosalie, dear RosaGe! Shall We not drop the unwomanly and unmean- ing General and call you pet names? You have the wrong pig by the ear. Let Foxy Grandpa press an ice upon you. Suck your pantaettes in your boots, little girl, and instead of facing that dreadful mob from the court house steps, let Us go and hunt buttercups Your brains, Rosie, if we may say 1t without otfense still run to your legs naughty brains for brains were made to think with and legs were made to walk with, and walking, not debating, has been, as may 1t ever be- your long suit, sweet heart"
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-08
H. ". M'WHORTER MAKES
 QUARTZ STRIKE IN YUKON

The Mining and Scientific Press of July last contains the following item from Dawson
 ''Sixty-fve tons of silver lead ore, assay ing $250 per ton, has been hauled from the Silver King claim to Mayo landing on the Stewart river, for shipment to the Con schdated Mining & Smelling Company's smelter at Trail B. c, The Silver King is situated twenty-eight miles northeast of Mayo landing, The vein where opened is four feet wide, striking approximately south l5 degrees west, with dip of 62 degrees east Both walls are well defined. The hanging wall is schist, and the foot-wall quartzite. Development is being done through an incline shaft, which has reached a depth of seventy feet. The owner of the property, H. w. McWhorter intends to con- tinue the shaft to the 300-foot level this summer"
 Mr McWhorter is well known in the Idit- arod district, having operated here in part nership with Ben Cedermalm and Archie Mcintyre on Flat creek