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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

Arvonia. Va, Sept. s.-A tennis
tournament of considerable proper
lions was played here on Wednesday
OF this week, Messrs. John and Lind
say Pitts. of Scottsville, engaging Drs
John Robert Bagby and Charles w
Anderson. and Messrs. r. c. and w
r.. Root. Several Scottsyille young
people came down with the tennis
players and spent the day at Bellevue,
the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pitts
Messrs. Albert J. Terrell, Robert
Hudgens and Reuben Hudgens. ac-
eompanied by Miss Agness Terrell,
professor OF history in Ho.1ins coll
1ege, went by train to Staunton on
Tuesday morning. returning home that
night in Mr.. Terrell's handsome car
They arrived al home about 10 p. NJ
Mrs. Shackeford and Miss virgie
Baker. who are spending the sum-
mer at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert t. Richardson, visited Columbia
on Tuesday OF this week. accompanied
by Mrs. Richardson. They returned
here on Wednesday.
Mrs Agnes Chandler, who. with
her children, has been spending the
summer at the home OF her mother
Mrs. Julia Fuqua. returned on We'd
nesday Of this week to her home in
Richmond
Rev s. s. sumpter. pastor Of the
Baptist church at Dillwyn, spent last
Saturday in Arvonia visiting friends
Mrs. Arthur l.. Pitts and Miss Edith
Pitts spent last Friday and Saturday
in Richmond
Miss Ethel Hughes left this week
to assume charge of her duties as
teacher In North Carolina She will
spend the winter in or near Raleigh.
DIR. John Robert Bagby spent sew
eral days last week as the guest of
Messrs. John and Lindsay Pitts In
Scottsville,
II. G. Haden, of Palmyra. was a
visitor here and In New Canton this
week.
Rev Plummer F. Jones visited Dill
wyn on Wednesday OF this week.
Miss Rene Williams. Of Richmond,
Is spending the late summer months
at her home. Bryn Arvon, here. with
her sisters. Mrs Street and Mrs. Sloan.
Miss Edith Pitts will leave her home
here next week for Staunton, where
she will be student Of Mary Bald
win seminary daSing next winter.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Chandler Root.
accompanied by their young son,
Chandler, spent last Wednesday with
friends in Arvonia.
Mrs. Raine, of Lynchburg. was the
guest of Miss Margaret Clements at
the Arvonia inn last week.
The reads In this section, after the
rains. continue uniformly good. and
there is much automobiling on the
part OF the young. middle-aged and
old. In fact, automobiles are getting
plentiful. and Joy riding is becoming
the universal pastime.
'Yis," said Casey. 'the simple idiot
sez to me: Is Cassidy related to- yer
SEE he
did he say thot 2" interrupted Cas-
sidy.
He did. an SEE to him, II I
fought Cassidy had wan drop O. my
blood In his veins I'd cut II out of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
COMPARISON and CONTRAST
Continued from First Page,


' ~ ss'
cationaly economcalv ally ando otherwise
am Glad n unhesitanyv conn,ratvv
of opponents of
oas:d on pn 1inas T. hoe ad, .nad moro ndr ~ s
are M IN evev no and corner Of te State and cannot he onssSrod
- -
S-'
LEE D. OvfItMAN'
North 'aronna senator.
lust in receipt of vouret of August
otherwise
wish
"Sincerely yours,
Second North Carolina District CLAUDE hIIofflN M q"
August 70 1914
Replying favor of the 5th nsnt beg state that poh-
who opposed are FAVOR OF IT, mas oone ch
to promote the best interests OF the State
yours very truly,
Sixth North Carolina District III 1" doD"1N M. ~
August a. 1914
Th absolutely foundation s for the statement that State
on; II On tbo contrary the wealth Of the state as indicated bank
nersona
criminal
greatly n;cene and the moral tone greatly improved
forced as anv other and no greater blessing has
its history.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

"Yis." said Casey. The simple idiot
sez to me: Is Cassidy related toye?'
SEE he"
Did he say thot?" interrupted Cas-
sidy.
He did, an SEE to him, II
fought Cassidy had wan drop O. my
blood In his veins I'd cut 1t out Of
him"
..Faix +. had. ia let ye.'-TN-
Bits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07
August o6, 1914.

to
prohibition Of
with slight exception the Tenth District the
fullest exceedingly
Under would
people go back to the barroom truly,
Tenth North 81. NJ GUDGER JR, NJ c."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-07

You letter of the o5th received by today in which ask
Judgment prohibition beneficial Nor
opinion, North Carolina ha
greatly commercial educational and
point Of view by Statewide prohibition.
would write fully but much hurried today
good and kind regards,
Sincerely
Fifth North Carolina District "CHAS NJ STEDMAN NJ CT
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-01


mauka wall of which were placed the
Sunday school banners. ladder, etc,
and where a platform was erected for
the program of the day. Sunday
schools here and from over the noun
tains were on hand 1t was a great
occasion.
What did it mean?
Why, so far as the relation Of the
Sunday school to the general com
munity was concerned, it meant life,
enthusiasm and whole-souled earnest
ness.
And, so far as the relation Of the
general community to the Sunday
school is concerned, it meant that the
community accepted the occasion as
representing the values named, and
gave hearty attention and support.
Such life, purpose and earnestness
could work mutual benefit all around
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-01

Emperor wfIlfam ms conferred the
decoration of the Iron Cross. first
class, upon General Won Lindenburg.
Prejudice is the daughter of ignor-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
CITY NEWS.

Regular meeting OF Keokuk
lodge, No. 106, B. P. o. E., tonight at
o'clock, Flks' hall, Sixth and Blon-
d,sau streets. Visitors invited.
The following item from the Fort
Madison Democrat will be OF interess
to the friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. New
Ion: Mr.. and Mrs. Noel Newton left
today for Orange, Calf, to visit his
parents for tina, after which he
will 60 to San Diego, Calf, and erect
a large apartment house. Mr.. New
lon Is engaged in the construction
business. Last year he was connecs-
ed with the Iowa Hotel company in
the erection OF the Hotel Iowa at Keo-
kuk. He is a good business man.
Mrs Newton was reared in Fort Mad
ison, her maiden name having been
Blanche Harkelroth. 1t requires the
city directory to enumerate her
friends. The Newlons have been in
Terre Haute, Ind, since leaving keo-
kuk.
Regular meeting of Puckechetuck
encampment No. Z, !. O. Q. F. at
Odd Fellows hall at 8 o'clock tonight.
Visiting brethren fraternally invited
tc 4ttend. Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
EXPECT THE JURY
TO DISAGREE
ST. PauI,s First Graft Scandal Case is
Now In the Hands Of
Dozen Men.

UNITED Press Leased Wire service.3
ST. PAUL. Mimi. Feb. 5.-That the
jury in the Flanagan-Turn vice graft
case will disagree, was the belief gem
orally held by court attaches when the
twelve men who have been hearing
ST. Paul's first graft scandal. emerg-
ed from their quarters for breakfast
this morning.
The jury retired at $50 last even
ing and engaged in heated debate un.
til IL O'Clock when they were retired
for the night.
Detective William J. Burns, who
made flying trip here yesterday. left
town with the statement that this
city is harboring more graft condi
lions than any other in the country
He left squad of his men in active
charge of an investigation into tbs
violations OF the liquor and vice laws
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
FRANK SCHMIDT
rs A CANDIDATE
Former Commissioners Will Make tn,
Race Again at the Coming
Spring Election.

Frank 7. F. Schmidt, who was one
of the first commissioners under the
commission form of government
adopted by the city Of Keokuk, will
make the race again this spring. Dur
ing his services as city official he
had charge of the streets and alleys
and public grounds. He served the
sixth ward as a councilman under the
old aldermanic government and is
one Of the best known citizens of Keo-
kuk. He took out his nomination pa
pers this morning and they will be
circulated by his friends and readily
signed by his many supporters. idr
Schmidt says he can only promise to
do as he did when he was commissions
er-to look faithfully after the best
interests of the tax payers and to de-
vote all of his time to the office. His
friends are enthusiastic over his can
didacy and predict his return to the
council.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
rs AN EXPERIENCED MAN
Has Long Been Associated With Y.
NJ. 6. A. Work-WilI Move
to Quincy on
Monday.

Clarence S. Weismann, 1910 Leigh
ton avenue. has accepted the position
of physical director of the Y. NJ. C. A.
at Quincy and is preparing to move
to that city Monday. His acceptance
of the position followed trip made to
Quincy yesterday and held confer
ence with General Secretary J. A.
Hanna and other men interested in
the Y. NJ. G. A. at that city. The resig-
nation Of w. H. Sandman as physical
director yesterday was caused by in
juries recently received which made it
impossible for him to continue in his
office. Mr.. Sandman was ordered by
his physicians not to attempt any Wig
orous exercise as this would compli-
cate the strain he suffered and pos
sibly make his ultimate recovery i'm
possible. 1t is thought likely that Mr..
Sandman will be compelled to under
go an operation but this will be de-
ferred for the present and he will
probably return to his home in the
east before undergoing the ordeal
Mr.. Weismann has had great
amount OF experience in athletic work
and was chosen for the position over a
large number of applicants. He was
born and raised in this city. He grad
uated from the local high school where
he was vesy active in athletics. He
/ played left halfback for several years
en- one of the best football teams that
ever represented the local school
| He has been interested in Y. NJ. c..
A. work from his early youth. Follow
ing his graduation from the high
/ school in this city he went to Pitts
| burgh, Pa, where he became associat-
ed with the East Liberty branch of
/ the Y. NJ. G. A. there in its athletic de.
partment. Owing to the i'll health O.
his father he was compelled to resign
his position there and return to Keo
/ kuk where he became associated with
his father in the We'll clothing com
pany His fathers health improved
and Mr. Weisman determined to enter
Knox college at Galesburg. He did so,
remaining there for two years, and act
ing as assistant athletic director OF
the college, having charge Of all gym
nasium work. At Knox he was active
in both base ball and football.
| Mr. .Weismann returned to this city
about two years ago and became asso
ciated with the We'll clothing com
pany He was married about one year
ago The directors of the Quincy Y
M. C. A. are exceedingly fortunate il
being able to secure the services OF .
Il young man so competent as Mr.. Weis
mann is.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05

Corner Fifth and Main streets
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-05
Australia Fruits Coming.

limited Press Leased Wire Seryice.l
LONDON, Feb. 5.-The fruit grow
ers of Queensland expect to benefit
by the Panama canal by finding Amer
lean markets for their fresh fruits.
n,qbv Frank Denham, premier OF
Queensland said today that the open
ing Of the canal would put his coiin
try within twenty-one days OF New
york He said he expected TO see
Queensland fresh citrus fruits on the
New York market then.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
FRENCH CHARGE GERMANS
WITH BARBAROUs CONDUCT

London, Aug. i.-Teiegraphlns
from Paris. Rueters correspondent
sends the following
The French government Is adj
dressing note TO the powers siena-
tory to Tho Hague convention of Oc-
tober. 1907. pointing out that tho
German military authorities have vlo-
lated. the articles of the convention In
that. on the 10th Of August this year,
according to a communication from
the general in command OF the east
ern forces, German troops dispatched
"a number of wounded by firing shots
In their faces and the wounds OF
other injured people were deliberate
~ made worse by being torn open"
The correspondent says that the
note will say further: ~
Also ON that same date, Bavarlan
foot. soldiers In the Montigny and
Montreus districts. = Systematically
|fircd4 villages through which they
passed. without the slightest proves
cation. and villagers were forced TO
.precede the German scouts on the
march.
ON August IL, German troops
,iulne1 Eil'ases. piassaered their in
habitants and drove before them
women and children to the battle
field"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
BELGIAN RETREAT FROM
BRUSSELS UNIMPORTANT

Washington. Aug. 20,--An official
explanation of the Belgian field
army's backward movement towards
Antwerp was given tonight in the fol-
lowing cablegram from London, made
public By the British embassy:
The Belgian field army. base on
Antwerp. has fallen back in that di-
rection in order TO cover its commun-
ication with that fortress. In antici-
patton that this might become neces-
sary, the seat of government has al
ready been transferred from Brus-
sells to Antwerp.
As Brussels is an undefended city
and no longer the seat OF government.
the fact that the Germans may have
occupied 1t is not of GREAT Importance.
Moreover the present position OF the
Belgian field army is a menace to the
right flank of any further German adj
vance westward M
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21

war zone to yet new monoplanc.
According TO Paris dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company. the
wings OF Pcgoud'a old machine were
riddIcd with ninety-scyen bullets and
two shells when he made. with bill
itary observer, n flight Of 800 lsilo-
meters tiSs miles,. into German ter
ritory.
Pcgoud could not say Just where
he had been except that he crossed
the Rhine and blew up by means OF
bombs. two German conveys.
Captain FInck. military aviator.
Pegoud said. had destroyed a hangar
near Metz and wrecked Zeppelin
and also destroyed three tube aero
planes which were in the. hangar.
An official notification issued to-
night 10 the people OF England re-
quests them TO he watchful for mes
sages dropped from aeropianes. de-
scribes the peculiar wrappings which
viii enclose messages aud instructs
the finders 10 forward them immedi-
ately to the addresses they bear.
French aeroplanes scattered mes
sages to the inhabitants of Alsace IN
the early days of the war and the
Russians adopted the same methods
for announcing the proclamation of
Emperor Nicholas TO the Poles.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
MuELIlAUsE.N RETAKEN
WITH GREAT SLAUGHTER

London. Aug. ~ (5:25 n. MIA
dispatch Go the Havas agency from
Belfort by way of Paris, says;
The battles around Muelhauscn
have been particularly blood for the
Germans, who knowing the French
would spare as much as possible the
Alsatians and their property. hid
themselves in houses protected by the
RED Cross, whence they fired on the
French.
The French directed a violent RI
file and artillery fire on their assail-
ants, causing veritable carnage. Every
German leaving these houses was shot
down,
"a battery Of six guns with their
caissons filled with ammunition were
captured from the Germans, They
we're taken today to Belfort where
crowds Of curious townspeople gath
cred to see them. Eighteen other
guns captured today are expected to
reach Belfort tomorrow, together
with six hundred prisoners.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
RUSSIANS SAY GERMANS
FIGHT TOO HUDDI.ED

London. Aug. ~ t5i5O a. MIA
st. Petersburg dispatch to the Daily
Mail says the Novoe vremya publish.
ed an account OF the fighting at Eydt.
kuhnen, east Prussia, by an eye wit
ness. who says:
''The lighting here seemed to prove
that the German army's military
qualities did not justify It's roputa-
ton. The men In the skirmsh lines
hnddled together, making excellent
targets for our IRE.
''rhe German cavalry avoided ours.
retreating when tho Russians ndvanc-
ed for the charge. Tho German In
fantry likewise retired before our
bayonet charges" IA
The Novoe Vremya comments on
Japan's ultimatum as follows
THE enemies OF our enemies arc
our friends. The cry OF the yellow
peril is not justified. The yellow race,
even as the white race, rises against
Germany's violence W
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
OVERWHELMING GERMAN
FORCES IN BELGIUM

London. Aug. ~ $50 II. m,)--
Brussels is filled with refugees from
surrounding towns, despite the large
numbers who left the city for Client
and ostend during the past few days
says the daily Chronicles Client cor
respondent
"The plight Of most of the refugees
| IL pitiable. the correspondent adds.
Many are camped in the public
squares whose homes in the suburbs
have been fired by the Prussians The
roads leading into Brussels have been
crowded all day with all manner Of
Ieonveyances. many drawn by dogs and
others by girls, women ana aged peas
ants Most OF these people have lost
everything Few Of them have any
money. The peasant Is considered
lucky who succeeded IN saving sim
gle horse or COW. Most Of them tell
OF German barbarities. but II is evil
dent that a majority Of these tales are
somewhat exaggerated.
Military men characterize the Ger
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
MAYOR or BRUSSELS
ISSUES PROCLAMATION

London, Ang. II q a. m.) The
following proclamation By the mayor
OF Brussels Is contained In a dispatch
to the Daily Mail from It's ostend
correspondents
despite the heroic resistance OF
our troops, aided by the allied armies
II Is to be feared that The enemy may
occupy Brussels In the event ei such
an occurrence | rely upon the popu-
lation to- remain calm and avoid all
panic.
The laws OF war forbid the enemy
obtaining by force information re-
lating TO the national defense. The
inhabitants of BRUSSELS have the right
to refuse, all such Information. As
long as | live or am free agent. |
shall endeavor TO protect the rights
and dignity OF my fellow citizens.
II pray you TO render my task less
difficult by abstaining from any hos
tile acts
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
RUSSIAN GENERAL STAFF
ANNOUNCES VICTORIES

London. Aug 20 GOES p. MA dis
patch to the Reuter- Telegram com
pany from st. Petersburg gives com
munication issued by the Russian gen
eral staff covering the operations OF
the army from August 8 to August
10. in which successes are claimed In
skirmishes on both the Austrian and
German frontiers.
Austrian cavalry which entered
Russian Poland at Kielcc. fijbniza
and other ports said the communica-
ton. were driven back with great
casualties. while Austrian infantry
which attacked, Krasnick was defeat
ed. The Russians took $50 prisoners.
on the Prusslan border the Russians
took the offensive near Windballen,
captured Lyk and took eight German
guns and two quick firers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21

consists Of at least two or three army
corps. The ndvanec OF this huge
force In covered over the entire thirty
mile front by u screen of cavalry The
Germans had no difficulty In taklne
Louvain. which WAS virtually unde-
Tended.
In tho high. wooded country be-
tween Louvain aud Brussels. the Ger
mans found an excellent defensive POI
sition. Having occupied Louvain. the
Germans pushed forward with great
celebrity. the cavalry opening out In
fan-shapc formation. spreading across
country.
AT one point they ran into strong
force Of Belgian artillery which pun
ishcd them severely. Later In the day
4 belgian scouting force reached Lou
vain and found II unoceupied but re-
ccivcd imperative orders to fan back
because of the danger Of being out
thanked and annihilated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
AVSTRIANS MAY VIOLATE
NEUTRALITY OF RUMANIA

London, Aug. ~ t5;f5 a. m) 1.-The
Times 81 Petersburg correspondent,
reviewing the recent Iighting on the
Russian frontier says.
III the Austrians decided TO take
the offensive II will be difficult to
menace the Russian left flank, UNI
less like the Germans, they decide to
violate the neutrality OF smaller
State umania- The position on the
Russian right invites the theory that
the Germans are planning to use their
warships to cover the landing OF
troops IN the Baltic provinces.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
DISCERNING RATTLE Ar
TIRLEMONT rs HE SAW II

London. Aug. II tf:50 n. mr. 1.-THE
fighting at Tirlemont aud LouvaIn
Is described by the Ostenl CORE
spondent of the Express, who says he
witnessed Il from a church tower ut
| Tlrlemont first and later proceeded to
Louvain. He says
Until lunch time on Tuesday Tirle-
mont was quiet and normal. Sudden
| iy about | o'clock. came the sound Of
the first German gun. The artillery
had opened fire.
From the church tower II was pos
slble to see distinctly the position or
1 the German guns and the bursting OF
their shells. The Belgians replied
from their positions cast Of Louvain.
IL wan a striking sight TO the accom-
paniment Of the ceaseless thud. thud.
Of bursting shells with their puffs Of
cotton-lke smoke. tearing up the
peaceful wheat fields not so far away
Gradually working nearer. the
shells began to strike the houses In
Tirlemont. This was a signal for the
populaee, which heretofore had been
'VniiNfbt tfdt TIT iftfeiaH iififtt9
would protect them. to fly blindly and
unreasoningly. All they knew WIN
that the Germans were coming. From
the tower the scene was like the rush
ing of rats from disturbed nest The
people fled In every direction except
one.
II moved down to Louvaln where
4, al
The people sat in the cafes drinking
their evening beer and smoking.
Meanwhile the Belgian troops were
retiring I'm good order toward Lou
vain
by midnight the town WAS In the
throcs OF a panic, Long before mid
night throngs Of refugees had begun
by II o'clock the Belgian rear guard |
was engaging the enemy at the rail-
road bridge at the entrance TO the I
town
'The firing was heavy. The wound
ed began 10 come in Riderless horses
came along both German and Bel
gian. These were caught and mount
tu ny tifiitdIihs Sidu u haNt ~ inpi"
a mode of escape.
Il remember watching black.clad .
Brigham woman running straight down
the middle OF Il road away from the
Germans Behind her came the re-
firing Belgian troops. dishoartened but
valiant. This woman, clad in mourn
ing. was the symbol Of the Belgian
populace.
AT some of the barbados along
the route the refugees and soldiers ar
rived simultaneously, making the de-
Tense difficult. All about Tirlemont
and LouvaIn the refugees continually 4
nterfered with the work Of the troops, Il
The road to Brussels always crowded
With refugees.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
THIRD CASUALTY LIST
PUBLISHED IN BERLIN

London, Aug. ~ ti:fO A. m.)--Tcl-
cgraphIng from Copenhagen. the cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says
that the third list of German casual
ties. agsrcgating about 1000 men
Killed or wounded, mainly Infantry
men, has been published In Berlin.
The correspondent adds that the
Cologne Gazette confirms the report
that Prince Frederick William sof
Lippe, was killed before Liegc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-21
GERMANS ADVANCE rs
PRESSING TOWARD ANTWERP

Paris. Aug 20 COLE a. MA
portion OF the Belgian army has be-
gun TO retire In the direction of Ant
werp, according TO an official an
nouncement this morning concerning
the situation In Belgium.
East Of Namurthe Germans have at
tanned the line between Dinant and
Nuefchatcau.
Large German forces continue to
cross the river Meuse between Licge
and Namur.
German outposis have occupied
DyIc.
The retirement Of the Bclgians to-
ward Antwerp was result OF the
German movement.