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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28
AkKXAM2RZAZ In.

$ THE ranks-piteously thinner
ranks this year than they were
last-of veterans file through the
crowded streets of hundreds of
American cities on Memorial day,
the minds of those who fought be-
meath the blue or for the gray will
turn to a May 30 Of 81 years ago.
when ashore and ahoat men were
doing those deeds which will be
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

Memorial day was not dreamed OF then. North
and South were busy with the grim business OF
war. The land shook with the tramp Of armed
forces and the rumble OF artillery. and America
was the scene Of some OF the mightiest battles
which history records.
The news which came to the North in those
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28
Gift of rhouobt.

instead Of a gem, or even ,
i Lr' " 9 could cast the gift o.
sO,eiy thought into the heart q
an ,ena, mat would be giving 90 a
aid. Neorse MacDon-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

so you own you wi farml"
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossei
AN I want to say that tho position
rs a hard ms The fellow that owns
the farm these days Is the only one
that can be depended on to do any
work on the place. '-Washington Star
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

Patient-From what you sly. doc.
tor. Il seems that | mustn't eat any
thing.
DIR. Emlee (absently)-Yes: and be
sure you chew Il thoroughly.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28
.unfoftunate Memory.

MiksrDo you believe in the recall
OF Judges, PatY o
Pat--That do not. The last time
was up before his honor he seq: Il
recall tina face. Sixty days" I'm
sabxin the recall of. tudges.-Life.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

Traveler-when does the last train
leave for Spondonkg
Accurate station Agent-Well. it's
hard TO say; this road has a franchise
for hfty years. and we expect TO run
that long al least.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

"0st OF the advocates Of wsy
as a splendid exercise arc walking
NEWS and Courier. Unarleston
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

Say, old chap, l want you to be
best man at my wedding. Will youy"
We'll, Ter"
so! You refuse to stand by a
friend in his hour of trouble, is that
it?"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

once realized that the posi-
ton was a strong one. The
hill commanded a view OF
the surrounding country
and was protected by g
ravine and heavy shrub
berry. The battle of Cham
pion's Hill lasted about four
hours, during which time
every man of Hovey's div1-
sion and McPherson's two
divisions was engaged. Gen.
eral Grant drove Pemberton
from his position and the
city of Vicksburg was near
er to its doom. Had 1t not
been for neglect on the part
OF subordinates to promptly
obey, General Grant felt
that he could have almost
completely disc r g q
Pemberton's force.
Tempering this bit of
hODeflh news was the sad
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28
DAY OF UNION AND LIBERTY
Remember the Debt II Owes TO
the Veterans.

On May 80, 1862. there was no such
smiling land as we see this day. Then
the booming OF the guns alternated
with a dead march four years long;
today we see an exultant republic.
running eagerly forward to meet its
fuller and more glorious destiny.
And whom shall we thank for this ?
The venerable men who walk OF ride
on Memorial day beneath their sacred
battle Tags. and the men who sleep
today be,.sath the blue OF the sky
and the stars OF the night. How great
their sacrifice! Some gave literally
all they had-even their names. They
lie in unmarked trenches. their very
place OF sepulture forgotten. Their
names are lost. and they have gained
a name the which neither man o
time can wrest from them-the name
Of Patriot.
Their prowess gave US peace.
undytng be their fame.
II is for us OF the younger genera
ton. whose eyes opened on a country
wrapped in peace. to I'LL up our hearts
as urns with the precious wine OF
gratitude and ofrer them. trimming
over. to that Grand Army OF the Re
public which marches in flesh and
spirit on Memorial day. Are there
shadowy and invisible reunions at Bull
Run. and Spottsylvania. and the VII
derness. and Manassas. and Malvern
Hill. and Cold Harbor. and Gettys-
burg. and Atlanta! Well. might there
be- when the nation at this time rises
on memory's wings TO the heights Of
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

through the bayous and swamps back of the
city.
Dispatches printed on May 80 gave rise to CON
siderable anxiety over Grants safety. Johnston
was not more than fifty miles in his rear with
an army about the size of his own, and Pember-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28
Couldn't Qualify.
he-is your uncle good at golf,
She-Mercy. MOI He's varv
Boston Transcript. "o'ans

Or. Pierce's Pellets, small
easy to take as candy. ~reenIstsa gar,coated,
crate stomach, liver and bowels nu invig-
constipation. Adv. and cure
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28

Stoneworkers in Germany have n
union membership OF 1878.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-28
Good Reason

She-I prefer dumb animals
any time. men
He-sure; they can't talk back
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
EDUCATORS OFF FOR
LOUISVILLE MEETING
RICHMOND DELEGATION TO SOUTH
ERN CONFERENCE LEFT
YESTERDAY.

Several well known local educators
left Richmond yesterday for Louisville
where they will attend the sessions
of the conference of education In the
South, and of the Southern Educa
tional association. both of which will
be held today, Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday.
Among those who left Richmond
yesterday are: Mrs. r. n, Munford
president. and j. III. Binford, secre-
tary, of the Virginia Cooperative Edu-
cational association; f. Il. Worrell and
Jackson Davis. State school inspectors
connected with the State department of
education; Colonel A. J. Gray, DR.. Ram
sey. DR.. S, c. Mitchell, president of tho
Medical College of Virginia. and Pro-
fessor J. A. &. Chandler, superintendent
of the Richmond schools.
State Superintendent of Schools r..
G. Stearnes, who had expected to at
tend the sessions of the educational
bodies in Louisville, stated, yesterday
afternoon. that he would be unable TO
make the trip because Of work now
before the State board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
DAMAGED TRUNKS
WORTH ONLY S100

One OF the most important decisions
Of the Supreme court yesterday was
by Justice Day. which reversed the
Supreme Judicial court Of Massachu-
sets In a case involving the liability
of a common carrier for a passengers
baggage.
The case was that of a Mrs. Hook
err. who purchased ticket over thu
Boston and Maine railroad. and
checked a trunk from Boston to Lake
Sunapee, n. H. Her trunk was de-
stroyed in a fire that consumed the
railroad depot at Sunapee. She sued
to recover the full proved value OF
the contents of the trunk, $4,000. The
Supreme court of Massachusetts, az
fiEmed the Judgment of the lower
court, giving her the full amount. The
railroad had defended on the ground
that the liability OF a common carrier
in interstate commerce was fixed by
the Hepburn act, and that under the
regulations of the interstate commerce.
commission the company could limit
its liability TO 500 for baggage lost
in transit. IN the absence of spe-
cial contract, and any valuation Of
the baggage lost. The Supreme court
adopted the railroads view. which
means that in the future the paAcn-
ger who expects to hold railroad
liable for more than 500 on baggage
will have to state the valuation and
pay excess charges.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
PETERSB'G DAUGHTERS
DISCUSS LOCAL OPTION

PETERSBURG, VA, April g.
The regular monthly meeting or the
Petersburg Chapter, United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, was held at
A T.. HIN Camp hall today with a
large attendance. Among other dis
enssions the opera Gretchen to be
presented al the Academy next week
for the benefit of the chapter. evinced
most interest and the general opln-
ION of those present Yves that the at
tendance would be enormous
The marker committee reported
that a marker would be unveiled with
suitable ceremony early In May al
Lees headquarters on High street
fthe Beasley home).
The report Of the relief committee
showed that much active work was
done during the past month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
SERGT. PHIL NE|Sz

Continued on Second page.)
Miss Miller and she fell with a crash.
over baby rocking chair, onto the
floor. Miss Miller said the sound of
the explosion in her ears was deafen-
Ing. and before she could recover Neisz
had turned the weapon, his heavy 81
caiibre police revolver. to his own tenn
pie, and pulled the trigger. With
the shot the lamps. which lighted the
rooms, went out. and then Neisy, who
was an unusually heavy man. crashed
TO the floor with Jar which shook the
one-story building. Miss Miller stun
BLEED her way over the bodies into the
dark, to the street. She hurried from
the room. and to the Second precinct
station just around the corner. She
came to the desk. and In fairly calm
way told Sergeant Kerse that Neisz
had shot himself and a woman, and
that she thought both were dead.
Breaks News to wife.
Patrolman f. T. Dunn was sent to
tell Mrs. Neisz of the double tragedy.
She came to the door with the then
dead sergeants baby in her arms. The
patroiman entered and taking the in
FAINT from her arms. told her as best
he could of her husbands death, oh
My God! What will do" the affict-
ed woman sobbed She bore the news
excellentiy:
The story which leads to the tragedy
of last night dates back several years
ago, when it Is said Mrs. Lester was
deserted by her husband. and came to
live with Mrs. Parkinson. who lives op-
posite the Second station. and who
supplied the prisoners there with meals
Mrs Lester came to know Sergeant
Neisz who, with the other officers
and patroimen. one Christmas made
up a basket and sent II to her. 1t Is
said that Sergeant Neisz has been
seeing her frequently since that time,
and there has been considerable trou-
BILE in his home cas- result.
Threatened Wife.
According to the story told at the
Police station after the tragedy. Mrs.
Neisz told Patrolman Dunn that the
sergeant had threatened to kill Ter
tonight before leaving home to make
his rounds. In his pocket at the Nir
sinia hospital, a one-ounce vial of
chloroform was found The dea RAN
Is survived by his wife, who lives at
1923 West Marshall street and four
small children.
The scene within the room OF
death, which presented itself jus. al
ter the shooting, was one of complete
destruction. Not a ray of light WAS
visible and the gutteral breathing OF
the dying man on the floor was the
only sound save the whining IF an
Irish setter When the cold CLEANS
of the p3lceman's electric lights
pierced the darkness the dead woman
was seen lying on her back with her
feet touching those Of her murderer.
The dog stood looking through the
door behind and his whines turned
to low growls as the light flashed in
his eyes and the police started for the
body Of his dead mistress.
Tragic Scene.
The baby-chair lay in a corner and
several articles OF toy furniture lay
just beside the body of the woman.
On the low iron bed was the sergeans's
coat. which he had thrown aside. and
scattered about The room were va
rious articles Ct feminine wearing APP
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
Rure.. Meeh.sie.' B.nM.s
SIX MONTHS FOR
TAKING FLOWERS

PETERSBURG, VA, April g.
George Brodie. young white man.
was before Police court this morn
ing and was sentenced to six months
in jail on a charge OF larceny. From
the evidence before the court 1t was
proven that Brodie had cut some
growing flowers from a square In
Biandford cemetery on Friday last.
which he thought was the grave OF n
cousin IT appeared that the young
man purchased some flowers and
placed them on the graves of his pa
rents, and discovering that they had
been removed, he cut others from an
other grave TO replace them. Con-
siderable complaint has been made
recently on account of the theft of
flowers from the cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
BRITT IDENTIFIES
CABOOSE. BURGLAR

very peculiar scene was pulled
on in Henrico jail yesterday when
j. w. Britt, a brakeman on the Chesa :
peake and Ohio railroad walked into
the jail and looking over the prisoners
found a man, Charles Zimmerman.
wearing his clothes. II seems that
some time back that Zimmerman to-
gether with two companions, were ar
rested for trespassing on the property
of the Chesapeake and Ohio and were
given thirty days on the charge. Just
before that a caboose standing In the
yard OF the road was broken into and
some clothes belonging to ]. w. Britt.
were among the articles missing. Yes
terday he happened to be in the jail
as mentioned above and found the
clothes on Zimmerman.
Realizing that he must have been
the one who broke into the eaboose
Mr.. Britt at once swore out war
rant against him before Magistrate
Sunday. charging him with the crime.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
AT THE THEATERS

imaginable. which she uses with
screamingiy funny effect. Harry
Armstrong and Billy Clark. one at the
piano, the other in burnt cork. sing a
number Of duets that pleased i'm
mensely and between times one dis
fensed some real comedy
Jack Kennedy e. Co. managed to
amuse the audience by clever farce,
"A Business Proposal and Bert Han
Ion held undivided attention in Song
monologue turn, at times very witty,
and marred only by occasional, and
easily omitted indelicacy.
Redford and Winchester juggled
skilfully in various ways in the closing
act. an dfollowinK the pictures a troupe
trained cuckatoos performed their
work with marvellous intelligence and
precision. The whole show is re-
markedly good, but The Bride shop"
alone is worth the price of admission.
G
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
Funeral of Miss Harrison.

PETERSBURG, VA. April g.
The funeral OF Miss Mollie f. Har-
rison, whose death occurred at the
residence OF her parents in Grove
avenue. at 1890 O'Clock Saturday eve
mig, was conducted from the resi-
dence at II O'Clock this morning. Rev.
e. G. Primm. of the Ettrick Baptist
church, officiated. and the following
served as paIlbearers; Messrs. Rob-
ert Ciaytor. James Hawkins, Willie
Dance. Charlie Hawkins John Clay
tor and T.. j. Andrews Interment
was made In Blandford cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
At the Biiou.


Miss Cravsc Scott and her players
have done many things better than
st Elmo" though nothing perhaps
that has struck more popular chord.
10 the uublfc-that dear public to
whom writers as well as actors must
appeal.-tre roveis that Augusta Evans
wrote were widely read and are "cias-
sics'' of their kind. st, Elmo was the
best thing she wrote. and the drama
tized version sustains fairly we'll the
force of the original story, though
the climax is weak
ANYHOW the Grayce Scott players
give a faithful and conscientious pro-
duction which betrays careful work
on the part Of Arthur Berthelet end
adds laurels TO Gilbert Sackerman.
who has given the production a spien-
did setting.
Miss Scott Ia a sweet and pretty
Edna and gives us "a finished por-
travail of the waif who enters the
Murray home, and not only reforms
the cynical hero but marries him, and
Mr. Warner enaets Capsbiy tha Title
role The stars have excellent sup
port. especially at the hands OF Glenn
Anders, who is the Or. Rodney of
the cast Miss Theodore Dudley as
Agnes Powell and Miss Nan s'raw-
ford. as Mrs Murray, The mother.
Both Mr.. Warner-~-as the super
cilous, overhearing man OF affairs,
disappointed in love and al war with
God and humanity. and Miss ot.. the
her way into his affections and brings
cut the real man In him, have parts
that especially fit them, For this rea-
son alone II Ii worth while therefore
il stands to reason that the Bijon Will
he packed all the week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
At the INric.
Nu

Headlinlng bill of surprising
excellence, one of the best ever
shown at the Lyric, is the musical
comedietta. The Bride Shop" one Of
the newest productions on the road.
and ii IMPLY puts 1t all over similar
acts OF it's kind that have been seen
here
ON a handsomely and tastefuiiy set
age a Gorgeously costumed chorus
supports IL well selected cast OF prin-
eipals, and the result was an unquali-
fed success.
The music while reminiscent is
bright and catchy. Andrew Tombs
and Lola Westwnrth, the one In
comedy. the other with a pure and
we'll handled soprano, feature by
clever work The plot is tangible and
the book clever, but often very, very
FrenChy.
Occupying the unenviahle second
place ON the program Ia the team OF
Byal and Early and they made an in
stantaneous hit, The man has sweet
tenor and the woman a deep contralto,
and the most comical pair OF arms
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
I ak Commissioners
Willing to Serve

Commissions and notices of mem
bership to the three members OF the
tax commission appointed by Cover
nor Stuart. and the seven appointed
from the senate and the house were
sent out yesterday. All of the mem
hers OF the commission have signihed
their willingness to serve on the com
mission. When orga nzed. the com
mission will have power to employ all
necessary help. and will be required
to submit at least two plans for tax
revision at the special session of the
legislature when 1t assemblies here In
January. Under the provision of the
act creating the tax commission 1t is
to assemble and organize with all
convenient speed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
Superior.

Out Of the Far East 1.-TWO parts
today). Gerald Mortimer. a tourist
In the Far East. steals a ruby from
a temple An evening later he dies
in his deck chair after giving the ru-
by to Watson. a friend. Watson ar
rives In New York. He visits his
sweetheart Margaret. and shows her
the stone, telling of his adventure
As he talks his gaze wanders to the
window. he observes two eyes fas-
tened upon him. Snatching the ruby
from Margaret Watson leaves. On
his way home he narrowly escapes
death by some falling bricks
Arriving home he finds his butler
transfixed with terror. Unable TO get
rational explanation, he retires to
his room and turns down the lights.
The door opens. he sees two eyes
looking at him from the foot of the
bed, he flres. but the eyes remain.
Watson turns on the lights. no one
is present. The next morning. Wat
son tells two friends who CALI about
the ruby. One OF them, Prince, de-
termines TO get tho ruby for him
self. An evening later Watson, his
sweetheart and Prince go to the cafe.
Margaret wears the ruby. During the
evening the lights are suddenly turn
ed off, there is wild scramble. When
the lights are turned or, Margaret has
disappeared along with the ruby.
Watson PUSHES to his home.
Meantime, the orientals get Mar
garet to their room, but to their as
constituent the ruby is not on her
breast Where ii lay is red mark.
They then force her to telephone to
Watson. asking him ito come to her
assistance. Watson is trapped, Both
prisoners assert they know nothing
of the ruby. The orientals use the
occult power, a vision is presented
and In it they see one Of their friends,
Prince, snatching the ruby as the
lights are turned off in the cafe. The
oriental priests visit Prince in his
home and after terrific fight manage
10 take the stone away from him.
They then return TO their rooms.
Watson, In the meantime. manages
to phone the police. ! However, the
priests manage TO ESCAPE with the ru-
by Watson and Margaret are set
free. The last scene shows a vision
OF the temple and the ruby being re-
stored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
Mrs. Harmon Dies.

PETERSBU re, VA, Aprjl 6--Mrs.
Mary Y. Harmon, widow OF the late
John W Harmon, of Dinwiddie coun-
~. died at the residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. Hilah g. Conneliey.
in Washington. d. C., at 10 O'clock
Saturday evening, following brief
Illness. Mrs. Harmon was in the
seventy fourth year of her age, and is
survived by three Sons and four
daughters The funeral was con-
Quoted from her late residence in
Dinwiddle county. at 2;so o'clock this
afternoon, aid interment was made
In the family burying ground,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
DRUGS KILL ONE
CONTINUED from First page.)


Bells was victim Of the cocaine habit.
The belief that there was an agree
ment between the two to die before
they reached their destination Is held
by the police. though the statements
by Allen that both were going North
to accept jobs for the summer, and
that their prospects were bright. are
positive.
Captain j. T. TAYLOR, of the s A. L.
railroad who was conductor Of the
train on which the tragedy was enact
ed. says that both the young men were
well behaved on the trip, that neither
appeared to have been drinking any
thing. and that both seemed to be in
the best of spirits. The train passed
through Richmond shortly after 5
O'Clock Sunday morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07

PETERSBURG, VA, April g.
Mrs Laura X. Hoebeck a we'll known
and highly respected widow. died at
1920 o'clock this afternoon at the
residence Of her son. Salathan Hoe
beck. in West High street. after a long
period of failing health. Mrs. Hoe
beck is survived by two sons. William
and Salathan Hoebeck. also one
brother and one sister. Henry WiIkin :
SON. and Mrs Henry Perkins. all of
this city. The funeral arrangements
have not been completed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
Funeral of Mrs. Neayes.

PETERSBURG. VA. April e.
The funeral of Mrs. Sallie r. Neaves,
was conducted from the Second Bap-
fist church, of which she was a de-
wont member. at $3.50 O'Clock this aft
el noon. The pastor Rev. f. w. Moore.
otflciated. and the following served as
pallhearers:
Honorary. i. Banks, John Moy-
Ter. Samuel w. thinner and George
y. Jones Active-L~ l.. Sturdivant,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-07
EIGHT INDICTMENTS
FIRST DAYS WORK
UNLAWFUL LIQIoH SHtsME>T
CHARGED AGAINST PETERS
BURG CONCERN.
&
LARCENY AGAINST TWO
CARL GARNER INDICTED FOR xs.oea
THEFT FROM ExPaEss cow
.
PANA, JAMES ROBERTSON,
RoBRlNt. MAIL.
=
LARCENY AGAINST TWO

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Yesterday afternoon as the result OF
The nrSt DAYS Nork OF the grand Jury
nj tho United states District court.
which convened Yesterday. Judge Ed
nuna Nj Waddil1 ar. presiding. for
ths April term.
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