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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
HARCES OF ILLEGAL
PETITION SIGNING
RFF'ITED BY FACTS

legally sign a petition outside OF his
own community.
These wet newspapers. the agents OF
he Local Self-Government associa-
ZION, either knowingly or ignoratly.
misrepresented the signers Of the Pc
ton. This was conclusively shown to
the unpreju liced mind through The
Richmond Virgtnian of last Thursday
morning when it revealed that the al
legations and misreprese ntations of the
whiskey interests were based upon un-
Intelligent work by the Local Self
Government association and assump-
tions without through investigation.
News Leaders Efforts.
But on Thursday afternoon the News
leader carried another prominent
story, asserting the accuracy of its
former charges Of illegality in the
signing OF petitions and closed its
article with the claim that the Anti
Saloon league had not accounted for
zen OF the names and that. therefore.
this was an admission of the accuracy
Of the charges of the News Leader
and the other defenders of the liquor
interests. In connection with this
story the News Leader spoke in the
beginning OF the exclusive publica-
ton In the News Leader Tuesday OF
the fact that the Richmond list of
persons signing the call for the cleo
tion. September a. was heavily pad
.ded." But in this story the News
Leader failed to tell its readers that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
EAR TFiQUAKE SHAKES
CITY OF KINGSTON

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 3.-The
city of Kingston was shaken by an
earthquake Of terrific violence this
morning. The shock was OF greater in
tensity than that OF 1907. which prae-
tica,iy destroyed the city and su-
busba.
The disastrous circular motion Of
the previous seismic disturbance was.
however. absent on the present oo~
casion, and so far as IS known this
evening. no lives havo been lost, and
no great damage has been caused.
The earthquake did some damage In
several towns, notably IN Port An
tonic. Nc lives were lost.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
USE NAVY VESSELS
FOR COMMERCE IN
WAR EMERGENCY
Senate Passes Bill TO Make
Warships Useful as Well as
Ornamental


Washington. Aug. S---The secretary
OF the navy IVES given authority to-
sa,, II htff nav.n7 IN, the sanata IA
use navy FeSSo+S |" Garry taS ems VIZ
mail and freight in South American
countries and In Europe. AS intr0-
sro.s ,ri,vi.,,-,,. 49,. co,...a y,roo,.e
the piIl authorized ships 20 De used
SIMPLY between the United States
and South American ports but uhan
49, "a, .,,4 49, e..
"~' ~
Wl4halns ameh0ed X 10 authorize
the extension of the lines 10 Euro
naan counfries ae we'll
c,.... ,T,
rs ''' '''SIS "a
sympathy with the ie5lsiauon ana
pfooapiy Will faVor taxing Immediate
Val vessels INTO service
IL seems that one result o. TINS
war IN EUROPE, said senator Calm
ger. IN the course OF the debate, Will
be 10 put an end To exchanges be-
tween the South American countries
and Europe. IL would be an oppor-
tune time for the United states TO en-
large its commercial relations If only
she had an efficient merchant marine.
IL We had adequate lines. there would
be a boom IN our trade with South
America mat would astonlsh our
people ana the Whoie ""Fla,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
Russia Denies That
She Forced Germany
Into Declaring War
WAR SITUATION IN BRIEF

the German border ready for an In
vasion of Germany. 4 Russian coiuaun
attacked Johannesburg and WAS driver,
back, according to German reports
The Russian naval port o. Iibau has
been bonibarried by IA German cruiser.
which reports that the city Is In
flames. One of the Russian columns
is said TO he marching on AeIlberg.
As.sfrfa--Austrian sroop@, which
Ind begun an invasion OF ~crsta. have
becn withdrawn and ere nUw march
lls. toward the Rtlsslan border.
Italy--Ftaiy formally notified the
powers of her neutrality.
Northumberland in response TO
"a message frons President Rtiao1- APP
propriutod s@5e,aoo for the relief of
American tourists In Europe. The
state department has received many
deposits from the relatives Of tourists
for the dnnneiuG of the latter hack
home. The senate has passed bill
authorizing the aae of naval vessels
to carry passengers, mail and freight
TO Europe. az we'll "a south America.
President Wilson made n public appeal
for Americans 20 keep cool and TO rely
on the sounaness of the country TO
vvfthstand the effects of she European
war.
New York--Thc fate Of the German
liner kronprfuzcssin Cecftte, with sia,-
SbG, 400 aboard, ia still uncertain, Saw
ings banks here decided to require
sixty days notice af The with dravvai
of deposits TO prevent runs during the
war excitement. nankers believe they
have ended nIl danger Of disaster here
through the dratning Df the country
of god. Clearing house certificates
were issued yesterday. and emergency
currency will he used today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
Semi-oflcial Statement Charges
Attempt to Deceive the Brit
ish People
Loath to Shoulder
The Onus For " ar
Kaiser Accused of Advising
Austria Not to Yield to Me-
diation After Gar Had Con-
sented.

St Petersburg, August "a semi
official statement issued today gives
Russia's reply 10 the assertion in the
Norddeutsches Gazette Of Sunday that
Russia had forced Germany TO take
warlike steps and decline u take part
n an international conference to pre-
serve peace The Russian statement
accuses the kaiser of having advised
Austria not to yield.
The German view. as gwen by the
newspaper referred 10, was as fol-
lows:
German Statement.
The car asked the kaiser to re-
strain Austria and help maintain
peace. The kaiser was willing to do
50 and entered INTO communication
with his ally at Vienna. In the mean
time, news Of Russian mobilization
was received at Berlin and the kaiser
telegraphed to the car that Ger
rqany's part a. mediator was endan-
gered by the Russian action. Before
a final decision was reached In Ber-
in regarding Sir Edward Greys peace
proposal. Russia ordered complete
mobilization. Thereupon, the kaiser
Informed the car that the safety OF
the German empire forced him to take
the defensive and that the onus for
war was on Russia. adding that peace
would cease her threatening move
ments against Austria,
Russia Charges Deception.
The Russian statement accused the
Norddeutsehe Gazette OF attempting to
deceive the British people IN refer
ence to the fate OF the mediation
proposal Il asserts that the British
cabinet was aware that when Russia
had given her consent to an inter-
M q u
many had advised Austria TO refuse
her acquiescence, ard when Germany
began her efforts at Vienna, which
seemed TO be sincere II was TOO late
to influence Austria, as the dual
monarchy had by that time taken steps
which resulted in the fatal denoue-
ment
Did Utmost to Avoid War.
Russia suggests that Germany did
not appreciate the gravity OF the dis
pute between Russia and Austria
Hungary, or was unwilling. or unable.
TO influence Austria in favor OF peace-
The statement maintains that Rus
sta did her utmost TO avoid blood
shed, in the hope that the secular
and dynastic bond between Russia
and Germany would help in the at
tempt 10 ind n way out. Russian
mobilization In the kieff Odessa,
kaZan and Moscow districts was not
ordered pattl after Russia had In
formed Germany that she was moi
mobiiizing. and svhen {after Austria
had declared war on SeVia) Russia
ordered the mobilization, she inform
ed Germany about IL, assuring the
Berlin government that the rnaSssing
Of troops. Was not directed against
the German empire
Pourpariers we're still In progress
when the Austrians were bornbarding
Belgrade cntil Russia. realizing that
her task was fruitless. and that de-
lay could only help Austria. decided
on complete mobilization. but
solenlnly declared that she would not
act 50 long as the pourp arlers con-
inued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
STATE FAILS To
ALLAY DOUBTS IN
THE HALL TRIAL
General Opinion that Evidence
Thus Far is Not Strong
Enough to Convict

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian
Louisa, Courthouse, Va, Aug q
The defense held liz own today III the
trial of Mrs. Victor Hail. charged with
the killing OF her husband al Green
Springs station OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. in Louisa county, April
Is 1t was the beginning of the sec
md week OF the celebrate case ana
marked the tcginning Of the deSe nSe
testimony. The prosecute an rested It's
ease at noon, after getting IN the cyl
dence 2 letter from Mrs. Hall 10 The
Pinkerton detective agency. cane lung
the contract fer the investigation OF
the Hall murder,
There were several little clashes be
tween the attorneys and several eXcep-
lions were noted by the defense to
the court rulings In one of these the
defense endeavored to introduce as
evidence the f. q that a suicide = the
community several years ago fired
aau through his head. the bah hen
passing through the plastering IN the
room and we4ther- boarding to the
house The defense wanted % show
hat this cell was fred from a cheap
revolver, while prosecution is claim
ing that Victor Hall was shot with a
airf grade Smith & Wesson pistol and
he bail did not go clear through the
head The court ruled that the case
was irrevelant to the present case
The witnesses produced by the de-
tense today were used to show that
he pistol belonged to Victor Hall and
'ouna after tho murder with one
chamber empty. VAS fired several
weeks previous to the crime On Cross
examination IL was shown that most
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
many Issues Ultirnatum De-
handing Permission for Pas
|age Of Troops
epel Invasion by
MI Possible Means
ser Promises Neutrality, But
hreatens reatment as In
INV In Case of Refusal Of
Demand

(ndon. August s-sr Edward
|, the British foreign minister
|unced in the house Of commons
int tina, since ne made his state
on the situation in belgium
afternoon, ne had received the
wing note from the Belgian le-
In;
e-.na NY. about Z F.. M, August
In. a note to Belgium. proposing
Idly neutrality covering the Tree
|ge CT German troops through Bel
.erri,ory and promising the
|tanaase ana adependIce Of the
|aoln and hsr possessions AZ the
|nsion - peace. AID threaten. ~
be case II 8e.girm's refusal 10
ils- as ~ enemy
i reading ~ ttis part Of the note
|reeeiSe6 uy Ire members 81 the
y OF commons with laughter The
continued
t!nrc iitnst Of twelve hours was
for the rspiF Belgium has at
ksl gazing ,har 10 attack her nen
y a-1onr tas nations cheers
s.s,er~ar. tic reading CT this
land - aceert the German pro-
would ~ t. sacrifice TIA honor
= nation Belgium t. frrslY re-
n Il, r.pel aggression with al
hle means"
Edward Grey added thst the
kh government wauia give the
grave consideration 70 the IN.
ktior and that he eoald net. com
further on Il
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
BATTLESHIP kILkIS SAIL s
FOR VILLA. FRANCE

Especial 10 The Richmond virginian.)
Newport News. Va. Aug, s.-Af-
ter cutting short trial trio on re-
ce!pt Of cable messages. the grea. bat
ueship Kinks. formerly the Missis-
sippi, steamed today for Villa France.
A reliable report here is that the Kill
ks is ready to Join the French fleet
in the event that Greece becomes in
volved In the present European war,
as her officers think she will. The
Kinks will be joined at Villa, France.
by the Idaho,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
Fps TAKEN FOR
PROTECTION Of
BRITISH SHIPS

h6cn. August 3.-~In the hop e
)mmons tonight, David Lloyd
Re, chancellor of the exec heQuer.
the nom an;ous announcement
tteps have been taken for the pro
IN OF British shipping, which
Enable commerce To continue,
over may happen, He said that
Is not desirable 10 max g public
"details of this important de-
in reference 10 the war risks,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
CARBhJAl' MEN
REACH SALT|LLO

Washington. AUGUST 3.--Advtces
reached the state department this at
ternoon that the delegates OF Presf-
dent Carbajal appointed to arrange
with. General Carranza for the trans
FER OF the Mexican government to the
constitutionalists. arrived at Saltilio
today. q
1t was admitted that little atten-
ton is being paid to Mexican matters
st present owing to the emergency
In regard to the European situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
AMERICANS HOLD
R0US|NG MEETING
AT LONDON HOTEL
Inaugurate Movement for Re
lief of Stranded Tourists In
War Troubled Europe
Over I wo Thousand
Persons Present
Palm Garden of Waldorf Filled
to Sufocation by Gathering
Representing All Walks of
Life

London, Aug. ga beginning was
made today in the attempt TO bring
order out Of the chaos in which
Americans here find themselves. An
advisory committee OF American citi-
zens was formed at one OF the most
remarkable meetings ever held by
Americans abroad The gathering
took place in the Waldorf hotel. Il
was arranged TO hold the meeting in
the ball room. which can accommo-
da;e see persons, but when 1000
Americans gathered in the hotel in
he morning il was decided TO move
10 the palm garden, and even thax
spacious as il is. was filled ia sufTo-
cation.
The pavement In front ef the no.
tel were crowded and the corridors
were janmed.
Representative Gathering.
7. was representative gathering.
Every walk of life, from the million
ARE - the school ma'am was repre-
serted While waiting for the open
ing Of the proceedings. the crowd
was moved 10 laughter by 81 me one
singing We're here because were
here" Laughter was followed by an
almost apprec4abie wave OF hysteriat
which was spreading over the assem-
blage. but cool mindedness prevail
ed.
Fred J. Kent. president of the
Bankers Trust company. mounted q
table and soon had the gathering In
hand. He said:
II is needless TO tell you that we
are facing the greatest crisis IN the
history OF civilization. We must or
eanize 10 work effectively 70 make
things easier for the Americans. more
unfortunate than ourselves, who aTe
stranded on the continent
"Tt is fortunate that among those
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
Belgium Appeals
To Great Britain
For Protection
LATE WAR BULLETINS

London. August 3.--The war office
announced this afternoon that proc
Iamation mobiltzng the army. sum
YnofiDg the reserves and cmbodying
the territoriais will be signed tomor-
row.
Brussels. August 3.--Le Soir says
that Gerniany has delivered another
note 10 Belgium In reference to the
iat,tr's reply to the kaiser's ultima
tun. and that negotiations are pro-
crossing. II Is stated tonight that
the German troops have not crossed
the Belgian frontier. but are operat-
ing northeast of I.iege
Berlin, August SHERMAN troops,
operating from Lublintz, on the Rus
sian frontier. occupied Czcnstochova,
after a brief fight to-day. German
troops have also occupied Benddn
kalisz in Russian Poland.
Berlin, August 3.--The text of the
cZar's dispatches to the kniser when
The crisis became acute was Published
today. The first, dated July 20. be-
gins:
n am glad You returned to Ger
many al this grave moment. I
urgently ask you Ia assist me"
flJ~ uiSIsatt3i fS1OfatN tkUN%i8n H.
dignntion at Austrian action and SAYS
shaf the ear feared that he wo1.id
hs unable TO resist the pressure
brought To bear on him and that he
would be compelled to go TO war
London. August 3.-AmeT-lcan pas
scisecrs arriving In London from
9stend at II O'Clock tonight report
that the boat was crowded with i40o
passengers on board. She was stop
oed In Inidchannei ny British WAR
ship and her captain was inferno
gated sharply. she finally WAS al
lowed tn continue
London. August 4---The Daily EN-
nress saws = learns n high authority
that heavy firing has been proceeds g
for several aours IN the Moth Sea
~ considerable distance from the
English coast and that the volume
# the firing indicates that a large
Number Of ships are ENGAGED No as~
sails are giTen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04

Gcrmany--A German feet met n
Russian squadron off the Aiand
Islands In the North Sea and Is re-
ported to have driven them back to
refuge In the Gulf of Finland. Three
German armies are invading France,
one from Basic, Switzerland, on the
north a second from Metz and the
grand duchs of Luvemburg, and a
third by way of the Belgian town OF
Arlon. Altogether. the three armies
comprise about 100000 men. In
each case, they are crossing neutral
territory I'm their advance Hpon
France. Three Gerru~n army corps
are moving against Russia. Their adj
vance guards are said to have driven
back the Russian advance guards.
France-French troops with ma
chine guns succeeded in repuising n
large force of German Uhlans Mt
Petit Croix, on the Lorraine frontier.
infIicting heavy losses on the Germans.
REPORTS i'm Berlin say that $4,000
French troops have invaded Germany
on the AIsatian frontier. meeting with
some resistance. President Potncarts
has proclaimed martial law In France
and AIgiers.
Great Brftain--Davfd lloyd George.
chancellor of the excecuer. announced
I'm the house of commons last night
that steps have been taken for the
protection of British shipping, which
will cna BILE commerce To continue
whatever may happen. There were
strong indications that the advocates
of neutrality I'm the British cabinet
were weakening last night Louis
Harcourr 1t was said. had abandoned
his position and John Burns may re-
sign today.
Rel Germany delivered an
ultimaturn to Belgium Sunday morn
ing. Offering to maintain her independ-
ence and the integrity OF her territorys
IL she would permit the passage OF
German troops through her territory.
and thrctt ening To treat her as an
enemy If she refused. Belgium replied
that to accept the proposal would be
to sacrifice her honor and appealed to
Great Britain Belgium told Germany
she would resist the passage of troops
through the Kingdom with all the
force at her command
Russfa--Three army corps are OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
STATE FARMERS INSTI
TUTE
ROANOKE. VA, AUG. ar. 1914
ss.ao--ROUND TRIP-s5.40
Via Norfolk and Western Railwa

Vim Norfolk mad Western Railway.
Tickets at the above reduced rate will
be sold August s. and Z, good for re-
turn passage until August 10. 1914.
Correspondingly low rates from other
points. Further information cheerfpily
furnished conlpany's city licked ONCE.
sss East Main street. Phone Madiso1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-04
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Russia.-Three army corps are OF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-12
CLUB 1NDoRsED CANDIDATES
VIII Support Men IL Approves of in
Every Ward

The Marion Democratic Club had
another well attended meeting At
the K. of P. hail last night. and IN
dorsed full set of aldermen, which
Endorsements are as follows:
First ward E. C. Bennett.
Second ward c. w Hunter.
Third ward-H A. Fausett.
Fourth ward-G A. Carmichael
and G. IA. Nash.
1t is possible that the club will in
dorse candidate for MAYOR by its
next meeting. "Wednesday night, the
18th.
A number of new members signed
the roll The club now has at least
80 members, probably more.
Messrs. r. C. Camp, C. f. FIip-
pen, J. C. Caldwell and IA. j. Fausett
were appointed a committee to round
up the few old members who have
not been attending meetings, and
also TO obtain new ones.
There was considerable discussion
for .'the good OF the order com
mission government being consider
ed among other things. The club
seems to favor the idea, provided the
people elect the commissioners and
hold them responsible.
After business was over, a big
and toothsome turkey purlo with the
necessary Accomplishments was serv-
ed. The pleasure of the evening was
added to by bhe colored string band
which arrived about the time the
feasting began, and gave some ex.
ce11ent music
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-12
RULES FOR THE TOURNAMENT
The KnightIy Sport, Which VIII be
the Most Brilliant Feature OF
the Marion-Sumter Fair

The big lance tournament for the
Marion-Sumter Fair is gaining in
popularity daily. and Mr.. H. S.
Chambers who has charge of the
feature is receiving many letters of
inquiry from all over both counties
about it. The posts have been put
in place and those who propose to
enter the contest are not at liberty
to make practice rides over the
course.
For some days a movement has
been on foot for giving tournament
for the OcaIa boys on Friday, the
last day of the fair, as they are barr
ed from entry in the regular event
This feature depends largely upon
the boys themselves If the number
interested is sufficient to warrant the
arrangement committee in going
ahead with it there will he a tolrna-
ment on this day Mr. Chambers re-
quests that all who are interested
communicate with him at once. so as
to let him know just what to expect
and make announcement positively
one way or the other.
Mr. Chambers has drafted a set of
rules for the tournament, which he
wants it understood are to be strict
ly complied with in every instance:
1. When a knights name is call
ed ne must be prepared to ride at
once.
q. ,eSine rings will he the total
number.
8. Time limit from first to third
post 10 seconds.
A.. After knight has made his
ride he must remain at the stopping
point and deliver his rings to the
pages.
Is. Amy attempt to take ring
bars the rider from trying again for
the ring should 1T be burned or not. If
no attempt is made to take ring
for cause, the rider is entitled to an
other ride at said ring or rings.
Mr.. Chambers has selected for his
pages Misses Annie Davis and Gladys
Drake.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-12

FINE ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE FAIR
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-12
NOTICE TO TAxPAYERs

The tax books for the payment of
1914 state and county taxes are now
open.
Be sure and bring or send a cor
rect description of your property
when you come or send for your tax
bill or to pay your taxes. BY so do
ing you greatly lessen the possibility
of errors and enable US to give you
more speedy service.
Don't forget that the law allows a
two e % per cent discount for all
November payments and one (1%)
per cent for December payments.
Yours very truly,
w. L. Colbert,
11-3-2m Tax Collector Marion Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-11-12
TO on. TOWN CUSTOMERS

We are putting our specials on fol
Friday as we'll as Saturday and Mon
day We are doing this SO THAT you
viii have these goods on Friday and
not have to contend with our Satur.
days rush. Look the list over
(Which appears in this I,aper) and lie
us have your orders tomorrow. We
want your orders, however. any time
they come, if lit is Saturday night
but we are making this suggestion
and change for your sake.
11-12-1t o. K. Teapot Grocery.