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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
STEAMER PALATUnIA
ALSO SEIZED ny HRITISH

NEW YORK. october 21.--The Stand
ard Oil Company steamer Platuria, fly
ing the American flag. has been seized
by British warships off the coast of
Scotland. and taken into Stornoway, -
port In the Lewis Islands. according to
cablegram received here to-day by
the company from her captain.
The Standard Oil Company has re-
Quested the State Department to make
another protest on the SEIZURE OF the
Platuria, which is Identical the com
pary claims, with the circumstances
attending the seizure Of the Brirdilia.
The Platuria. formerly the Gerr,an
steamer Diamant. changed her Tag
shortly before suiling from New York
October >.
Tho cablcgram received from Captain
Paul announced that the Platurin had
been seized while just west of the
Lewis Islands. She carried cargo of
illuminating Oil and was bound for
Aarhus. Denmark.
Under the new American registry law
the vessel changed her name and flag
from the German steamer Diamant 10
the American steamer Platuria Il day or
so before sailing on her last voyage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
BRITISH WARSHlPS KILL
1900 GERMANS IN TRENCHES
Attacks on Fleet Result In First Air,
Sea md Underwater Hattie of
the War.

Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch. ]
LONDON. October 21.-British war
ships have shelled Germa.: trenches on
the Belgian coast, killed 1900 Germans
and brought down two airships. Yep
pelin and Taubc. according to dis
patches from Dover
1t is said that on last Saturday night
the British seamen watched the Ger
mans digging trenches under the flare
of great lights. From the lights they
got the exact range, and. in the early
morning, began furious bombardment.
On Sunday a Zeppelin scared up from
the German position, and the British
gunners opened fire on It. 1t fell.
On Monday TaIbe aiship. evident
ly seeking to locate the British fleet,
was destroyed.
During the operations, according to
the Dover dispatch, tho British feet
was attacked by three German sub
marines, making the first air. sea and
underwater battle of the war. The
marines discharged several torpedoes,
but did no damage.
Beside the 800 Killed In the trenches,
the dispatches report that six German
batteries were put out of action.
From Hitching comes report that
n mysterious airship was seen lowering
over Dunstable from 1880 o'clock to
last midnight. 1t carried bright light,
and disappeared In an easterly direc-
tion. \
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22

Mrs. Belle C writes: II am Informed
that have kidney trouble. AMI tina: It
is fast approaching d serious stage.
What would you prescribe?"
Answer: II your symptoms are the
usual ones. such rs puffs undor the
eyes, swelling ankles; scant, copious
or foul smelling urine, accompanied
by headaches pains, depression. lever,
chills. etc, j would advise the imme-
diate use of balmwort tablets. very
fine remedy for such difficulties. sold
in sealed tubes with full directions for
decentralization.
James j. asks: For several months
have not bcen feeling wei. My skin
l. sallow. my tongue Is coated, have
heada che. am sleepless. nervous and
bothered with chronic constipation.
Please help me-" -,
Answer: You need laxative blood
cleansing treatment in the form OF
three grain sulpherb tablets mot sul-
.phur). Overcome tho tendencny. to
constipation and gradually your good
health and pure blood VIII return,
poor Nerves.; writes: us 1T possible
to find n medicine. which by Its tonic
or nutTitive powers Will bring the
glow of health and ambition back to a
man who has everything. in. the world
hut health and happiness? L am dull,
forgetful. Respondent, weak. 'trem-
bling short of breath. and suffer moro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS

Colonini--Grnycc Scott Company, in
"rhe Dawn of II To-1iorrow," matinee
and night.
E;mpire-LucilIc. In Verne Company,
In .I'hc Conspirncy,' matinee and
night. Y
Lyric-Popuinr vaudeville, matinee
and night.
Diiin-"'rhc Observation-Disclosures" matt
nee and night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
"rhe Primo. OF pllsen.,

Few musical comedies of tho genera
ton offer a happier blend of comedy
ana melody than The Prince of Pill
SEN which will appear as a revival
ut the Academy OF Music on Saturday.
matinee and night. The role OF Hans
Wagner, which offers so many oppor-
tunities to-a skilled comedian, will be
played by John w. Ransonc, who
created the part when the piece WAS
first produced. 1t is said that an un-
usually competent cast and a fine sing
ing CHORUS nave also been provided.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
NO IMPORTANT CHANGE
IN MILITARY POSITIONS

BERLIN. October 81 tby wireless to
Sayville, l.. I).-Thcre has been no
change of Importance in the, military
positions on the wings or in the centre
In the western theatre of war. accord
ing to announcements here to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
RUSSIA CALLS
STUDENTS TO COLORS

PETRoGRAD. October 30 (via Lon
don. 2:12 a. M).-Under instructions
from Emperor Nicholas, the War ONCE
to-day called out students of UNIVERSE
ties and high schools, who ordinarily
are exempt from military service.
The order calling out the students
who usually are revolutionary. is con
sidered here as evidence of Russia's
present solidarity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
BATTLE RAGING BETwEEN
LILLE AND OSTESD

BORDEAUX, FRANCE. October 81
(e:30 p. M0.--Dispatches received here
this afternoon indicate that great
battle is raging between Lille and Os-
tend. The. messages added that tho
situation of the allies was satisfactory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22

comfting stare and the mechanical
smile, n smile which affects the mouth
only, made the crowd wonder. and
often the jurors watched her with
puzzled faces.
What effe,t the personality Of Mrs.
Carman will have on those twelve men
when they come to decide Is q problem
worthy of study. Certainly it will lave
it's effect. And how that pair OF in
scrutable eyes and that mirthless smile
will move them Is fascinating riddle.
FARRELL DOES NOT CARRY
SINCERITY WITH HIM
While Celia compelled thoughtful at
tention, Farrell did not carry sincerity
with him. He said that he was out of
work, and was seeking work at his
trade, stationary engineering. That is
what brought him to Freeport, he said
Mere coincidence linked his visit with
the murder, he said. lie was hungry.
He had walked miles, and there was no
work to be had. Penniless and dis
couraged he sought back door susten-
ancc, and fate drew him to the Car.
man house. according to his story
He walked across the lawn on the
west side and saw woman at the
window. The woman was clad In dark
clothing, and wore an odd-looking
headgear. Her left arm was raised. as
though holding something above her
head.
1t was the crash of glass that at
tracted his attention. The woman's
right arm was thrust through the win
dow. Thore was n report, and the wo-
man snatched her arm out of the hole
in the glass.
Then. according to Farrell, the wo-
man fled toward the rear of the house,
raising her skirts to accelerate her
speed" Farrell is much given to
three syllable words. He is n curious
sort-short, stocky, gray-headed and
carrying n benevolent looking face over
n firm, square chin.
Farrell's vocabulary Is n thing Of
much amusement to the crowd in court
His style OF conversation suggests
many rainy afternoons in reading
rooms and interrupted Achol days. Far
:rell Is bright. ThereTis nothing Mega
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
TO Add Italian.

The faculty of the John Marshal
Night School will shortly complete ar
engagements for the organization of .
class for the study of the italian Ian
guasc. The decision was reached after
q number OF requests had been made
that this language he included IN tho
course of studies open to night stu.
dents.
Mrs. Josephine. vcrta, wife OF DIR
Camille Nerta, the Italian consul OF
this city, has consented to act as in.
structor. TIE class Will he s.arted a.
soon as the details can be arranged
Information relative to the course car
be secured from w. G. Locker. prin.
cipal of the night school.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
ATTACKS or ENEMY
REFUSED nY ALLIES

PARIS. October 81 (2:4o p. M).-The
French official communication this af-
tcrnoon said that the attacks of the
enemy yesterday on Newport, Dixmude
and Labasse. were rcpulsed by the al
lies n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
Help the Stomach
Digest Your Food


When the stomach falls to digest
and distribute that which Is eaten,
the bowels become clogged with a
mass of waste and refuse that fer
ments and generacrs poisons that
are gradually forced into the blood.
causing distress and often serious
Illness.
Most people naturally object to
the drastic cathartic and purgative
agents that shock the system. a
MILD. gentle ,laNativ. positive in its
effect and that will, quickly relieve
constipation Is DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin. sold By druggists Mt fifty
cents and one dollar II bottle. 1t
does not grippe or cramp. but acts
easily and pleasantly and is there
fore the most satisfactory remedy
for children. women and elderly per-
sons. For free ;rial bottle write
to DR.. w. ID, Caldwell, 451 Washing
ton ST. Monticello. III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
The Weather
Forecast. virsinin-Fnir Thursday
md Friday.
North Cnrolinu--Tair Thursday and
Friday.
Local Rainfall Yesterday

Rainfall last twelve hours. ...... None
Raintall last twenty:follr hours. None
+, Deficiency in rainfall since March
Accumulated deficiency in rainfall
since January Observation-Disclosures. 9.O1
Local Observations at S =. VI. Yesterday.
Temperature. 60; humidity, Go: wind,
direction, southeast; wind. velocity, /;
weather, clear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
or less with pain in spine apd back OF


head"
Answer; Your condition indicates
the need Of strong, harmless tonic
nutritive to restore nerve equilibrium.
which In turn fortifes and strength
ems the organs of nutrition. thus
vitalizins the blood aud promoting
new cell ana tissue to take care of the
waste forces. Three grain cadomene
tablets. packed in sealed tubes with
full directions, arc recommended in ali
such cases.
c. j. r asks: '.Thc weather being SO
hot. causes tne to puff and pant with
an excess of flesh on my body. Can
safely reduce my weight. and how?"
Answer: Go to a well-stocked drug
gist and get hvc-grain arbolone tab
lets in sealed tube with complete Ill
rcctiOns. Takc az directed. and you
should soon feel the relief you desire.
suits without any harmful action
Ellen J. asks: "rcll me, please, how
/ can increase my weight and Improve
my color. seem to be aenemic. w YAK
and tired all tho time
Answer: Begin taking three grain
hypo-nuclane tablets with your meals
and soon you will feel your strength
returning and gradually your weight
effective remedy If porsistently used
7. w. w. asks: Can you prescribe n
reliable treatment to get rid OF dam
druh, Itching and feVeriSh SCALP 2"
Answer: know you can get instant
relief and permanent results by using
plain yellow mlnSol rs per directions
which accompany each 4-oz. jar.--Ad-
| vertisement. t9 5'E
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22
ROARING THREATS
FAIL TO SHAKE
SERVANTS STORY

j CONTINUED From First Page)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-22

The questions answered below are
general in character, the symptoms or
diseases are given and the answers will
apply In any case of similar nature.
Those wishing further advice. free
may address DR.. Lewis Baker, College
Bldg. College, Ellwood Sts.. Dayton, o.,
enclosing self-addressed stamped en-
dress must be given, but only initials
or fictitious name will be used In my
answers. The prescriptions can be
filed at any well-stocked drug store
Any druggist can order of wholesaler
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
PLANS COMPLETE FOR STATE FAIR.

Labor Day. always a holiday. will be
a gala day for the State. marking as it
does the opening of the Delaware State
talr at Wawaset Park, Wilmington
The advance plans for the 1914 fair in
sure the visitors of the biggest event of
the kind the State has ever known Even
at this early day the mercantile display
M the grandstand exceeds any former
display. The midway has assumed def
mite and Interesting shape and the list
OF free vaudeville attractions TO be given
n front of the grandstan1 includes a
European novelty of some renown.
donkey, pony and dog circus. some trick
clowns, who are always funny and can
entertain the grOwnups as Wei as the
children and feature act that promises
to be one of the most thrilling acts Del
aware has ever seen. There will bs 4
man to sing with the band again this
year as the music last year was one of
the very popular features.
The exhibition portion q the fair will
be larger than ever. the increased pre-
NUNS in each section giving more Of
an incentive to those who will exhibit
than heretofore. The special premium
fund set aside for the exclusive use of
each county and the broader classified
tons insure a big entry list Several new
features in the horse section have been
arranged. prominent among which is
the showing of commercial teams and
coach horses on Monday afternoon. The
horse show of last year will be enlarged
and classes will be shown each afternoon.
Special provisions will be made for the
comfort Of fair visitors and the Fair
Association hopes to welcome the entire
State of Delaware during its dates,
September z to II. inclusive. Premium
lists have been sent out but others may
be had for the asking. by applying to
the secretary, Samuel H. Wilson. Jr.,
No. ! West Fifth street, Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
Make Ali
The difference
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots
How to Remove Easily.

Here's chance. Miss Freckle-iace TO
try a remedy for freckles with the guar
antee of a reliable dealer that it will not
cost You penny unless II removes the
freckles; while if it does give YOU clear
complexion the expense Is trifiing.
Simply get an ounce OF othlne- double
strength from any druggist and a few APP
plications should show Won how easy IT IS
to rid yourself of the homely ireckles
and get a beautiful complexion. Rarely
is more than one ounce. needed for the
worst case.
Be sure TO ask the druggist for the
double strength othine as this is the pre-
scription sold under guarantee of money
back if it fails to remove freckles.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
GREENWOOD.

/ When il was learned that Harry Rick
ards was found dead in his bed by his
o dest SON the community of Greenwood
..as greatly shocked ON FRIDAY morn
/ ING his wife lett his bedside thinking
that he had fallen asleep, and for that
reason the home was kept very quite so
as not to disturb his rest At about six
a. H., they went to his ROOM and the
child became alarmed at the stiffness Of
the father. and gave the alarm to its
mother. and it was found that he had
died and in all probability he had been
dead for two or more hours. He was
owner of the barber shop of the town,
and therefore well known to everybody.
His funeral took place on Sunday and
interment was at ST. Johnstown. with
the Odd Fellows and =. o. $ of A..
service at the grave. He leaves wife
and three children. and the funeral was
very largely attended.
The Grange will hold its usual session
at the hall here on Saturday, May 25rd'
and all members are requested to be
present, and to especially bring their
families The ladies' will bake cakes, and
ice cream will be supplied in profusion.
This will be the last social session for a
short time, until the berry crop is over.
The Children's Day Services will be
held in the NJ. P. Chruch the second
Sunday in June, l4th.
Virginia Lyons has returned from
teaching school, and will pass her vaca-
ton here, until the summer school opens
Mrs Della Lingo died in Chicago, and
the remains were brought east for inter
ment She formerly resided in Green
wood.
David Peunewill, brother to eN-gover-
nor Peunewill was takeu i'll suddenly
last Saturday, and his condition is Du,
slightly improved.
Olive Wiley is recovering from a
serious illness.
Bertha Tatman is but little improved,
and her illness is serious.
Archer Cahall has returned from the
Salisbury Hospital in a very bad condl-
ton
Mrs. Sallie Wiley gave turkey dinner
to a party of friends this week, at which
was ex-POstnaster Housman and wife,
Rev Hopkins and wife, and Samuel
Anterior and others.
Mrs. Alex Hamilton Is slowly improv-
ing after an illness of four weeks.
Miss Alice Cox has returned to Smyrna
to resume her position.
Dorsey Fooks has gone to Salisbury
he will spend a month with his aunt.
Misses Olive Wiley and Eva Warning |
ton, were Philadelphia visitors last week. |
Emory Wiley, one of the leading mer-
chants of town, is quite sick at this writ
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
GLENDALE


l'H li'e coming OF warm weather we are
C more confronted with the pesky'
mosquito when presents his bill for pay
nleh' ~ BLOOD money. The sing Of
t.e WhipporWiI reminds us that corn
gIaul'lS Is al h"nd and all are obeying
.He Ci"er ana corn planting is at Its
Heisnt' beauGtul helds of scarlet clover
"iV oN every AaAG, ana indicate that our
i-'S. crop IS ready, ana many are now
Eng NFimson clover wasnev better.
" me W-'Sih~ through ms held recently
" r. Won meas lTeo the height OF his
s.".H9 al.' l'oHd IL 20 DE thirty inches
.-4~A- MS was on poor sandy soil too,
.'"' NtF VOL IS one OF the fortunate ones
40, "HoH' every lhlhs grows.
=" 4asI IiliaF every housewife IN
y s'l.'aie l'''"enl sie had hlack snake
III heI mouse DE alarm started III TINS
way Ju.lhs tAe graduation exercises
q lue ills u Schooi' a4r yohn ENNIS, the
hardware dealer responded to the INVITA-
U"H nom graduate VINO lives or
swamp la,H' Win q nice new gruooing
noe Whlch greatly insensed therecpient'
ana 10 retaliate lie caught two black
sl'aNes' P,dced lnem IN box ana directed
uslii 20 MT INNS ana placed II III MS
=. SN' was NuiH
hVeien ana when opened out sprang the
Iepuies ana sSampered over the mousse
inucH 70 'he alarm OF MIS- INNS. hey
were soon kiiied. one measured two
Iest' eiSh' lnShes' the other two ieet;
slN ihChes. inc matter mas been reported
10 'iie postal authorizes and developments
are awaited.
a st mes oI runaWaYs occurred on Mon
Gay IN 'ne morning me team OF Joseph
Johnson ieII MN IN the neld ana aiter
uFClhg tne helR hnorhood' were caught
al isaac warren IN the afternoon. lie
procured assistance ana hltched thein'to
the wagon only 10 nave them run away
again. me Tune oIeaSlhg tnrouSh wire
renee tearing up posts ana an ana cutting
themselves badly until at last they were
caught Mr. Johnson was DAILY hurt
one leg urirg injured.
Elmer snort haa nuch me some eN-
PerlenGe' Ihree horses hltched 10
ooaro oTag ran rom the held ana around
me nsiEhooThood' out fortunately with
htlie damage. 80,
serious nre oIoNe out al Elhott MIL
near toWh' burning nuch lumber ana
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
SAND HILL.
Near Georgetown. }

The epidemic of measles, which has
been at Sand Hill, is about over and It
is hoped that no more ceases will break
out.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 6. Warren have been
the guests of relatives near Cedar Beach;
Nj. and Mrs. J.. L. Goodwin visited
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Hudson on last Sun
day.
The Sand Hills Ladies Aid Society will
meet Saturday evening, May 25rd, at the
bome.of James II. Hastings. Every one
is cordially invited to attend these meet
ing and enjoy a pleasant time.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
n.nalvers Eor Meal casket 81.

Receivers have been named in New
York city for the Montrose Meta!
Casket company, a Delaware corpora
ton, with principal Offices at Whining
ton, Del, and factory at Hagers
town. Md. The company has a capital
stock of 100000. Its assets are SAID
10 be s44O,S46 and liabilities approx
mately $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
LASTING PEACE
DELEGATES AIM
Mediation Conference MEETS
al Niagara FATS.
PRESI E I WILSON HOPEFUL
Huerta Must Go, Stable Government
Erected and Land Reforms Accom-
plished Before U. S. Army With
draws.

draws.
With the opening OF the meditation
conference at Niagara Falls on Wed
nesday to end the reign of anarchy ia
Mckee the administration ohicials in
Washington are confident Of its sue
cess.
President Wilson, it is known. is
hopeful that mediation will be devel
oped to a successful end. He had out.
lined to members Of the mission the
Mexican equation as he viewed it
with the emphasis that it was the
task OF the United States unselfshly
to attempt to help Mexico set up a
government that would attract worl
recognition based on capacity to main
| tain domestic peace and to meet in.
ternational duties.
He told the delegates, Justice La
mar and former Solicitor General Leh
mann, that the American government
would regard the definite settlement
Of MeXicO's problems as necessary tC
the withdrawal OF American military
forces from Vera Cruz.
Instructions to the delegates were
not specific, but the president reiter
ated that peace in Mexico to him ap
peared to be conditioned on the elimi.
nation of the Huerta administration
and the creation of a government tina,
could guarantee untrammeled cleo
tiOns, a solution of the land problem
and other dissensions that have led 70
an internal strife of nearly four years.
Comprehensive settlement, the pres
ident believes. must be based on con
sidera;ion OF the Zapata and the Car
rama factions, besides public inter
ests in territory still controlled by
Huerta
Continued reports that Huerta
would he ready to quit If that became
absolutely necessary were consi1ere
a promising circumstance The Ne Il
can peace delegates, it is declared
now understand that the horizon al
mediation has been broadened beyond
differences between the Huerta gov
eminent and the United States, until
ii covers the task of pacification OF al
Mexico. While they are said to be pre-
pared 10 recommend retirement 81
Huerta, yet it is believed they will IN
sist upon a specific understandings
over the form OF government 20 De.
established.
Where the Constitutioaalists, &c" F
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22
cardinal Gibbons SEES Pope.

Cardinal James Gibbons was recelV
ed in audience at the Vatican in Rome
nv the pope. The cardinal discussed
at great length with Pope Plus condi
tions in the United States. Inc pope
was greatly interested in the discus
sion.
Milford chronicle., 1914-05-22

mr. CcHolqrly-"Look at all the
inventions that are mentioned
in these scientific magazines,
and 10 think that no one has
invented something to make
washing easier! My wife's all
tagged out because ghewashed
this morning"
Auty Drudqe-"Mr. Scholarly,
there are some Inventions that
are not recorded in scientific
magazines, but which are
more useful than tho-e which
are. Get your vile some
( Feis-Naptha Soap to use when
I sle washes, and she'll lei you
/ that it's the finest thing ever
( invented 10 help women with
thejr work"
| TheFels-Nap-
! tina way of wash
ing in cool or
! lukewarm water
! m a k eS your
clothes fresher,
! cleaner and
sweeter than if
you hard rubbed
and boiled them till
Doomsday. tits much
easier than any other
way, because there is
. no need to keep up a
hot fire and no lifting
of heavy pals of water
to fill the washboiler.
Nothing but soaking
. in cool or lukeWarm
water with F c Is
n aPtha S Dap, a
light rub with the
! hands or on a board,
! rinsing and hanging
out.
TeU-,e tie directions on the RED an+
lrau Wrapper. Eeftcr buy Fels-NdfiHa
ty lie b0r or carton.
Fels & Co.. Philadelphia.