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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-14
IMPERAToR MAKES HIGH SPEED.
Two Days-Docks Tomorrow.
Speci1I Wi,eless Despdtch TO TIE SuN


ON BOARD 8. S. IMpERAroR, VIA CAPE
RACE, July 13.-The Imperator has main
tanned an average speed of more than
twenty-four knots an hour for the last
two days. Last night. however. speed
had to be reduced on account of fog.
This delay Is not serious. Tho Imperator
will dock Wednesday morning according
TO schedule.
Ever since leaving Cherbourg tho
weather has been overcast and the ship
has been boring steadily through brisk
head winds from the west and southwest
Among the passengers on board the
Imperator are Mr.. and Mrs. Kermit
Roosevelt. who were married In Madrid
recently. and Mira Alice Roosevelt Long
worth Otto II. Kahn. Commodore Elbridge
r. Gerry and Mrs Gerry. Mr.. and Mrs.
L, T. Stotesbury. Mrs, Francis NJ. White
house and Mrs. Howard Gould
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-14
CARS MYSTIC MONK STABBED
Rasputin May Die From Wound Tn
dicted by Woman

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13,-Newspar per
dispatches received here tell OF the stab
bling OF the mystic monk, Gregory Ra.-
putin. when he was on a visit 20 his ma
tive village OF Pokrovsky, in the province
of Tobolsk. The monks condition is said
to be critical.
A woman. pretending to be a beggar.
accosted Rasputin and then plunged a
long military dirk into his abdomen. Ply
sicans say the wound is likely to prove
fatal.
The woman said that she had been
waiting two weeks for an opportunity to
kill the lay monk She said she had
determined to Kill him because she con-
sdered him false prophet who was lead
ing all Russia astray.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-14

The influence OF Rasputin. a reputed
holy man ana mystic. over the Car,
Czarina and the whole Russian court has
been a matter of national Importance In
Russia for three years, The Czarina
and many women OF the Russian nobility
are said to be members of the cult headed
by Rasputn. lie succeeded Illdor, the
bad monk of Tsaritsin as the favorite at
the Russian court For many years the
court has been under the sway of sooth-
savers, mystics, saints" and all sorts OF
charlatans who often at critical moments
have decided the destiny OF the empire
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
DRY FORCES PLAN GREAT
CONGRESS THIS SUMMER
Will BE Held at Atlantic City July O
to 10 Under Anti-Saloon
League Auspices.
TO IMPRESS PEOPLE
At Least One Special Train From
Each State Will BE Run-Speak-
ers to Number OF 800 Are on Pro-
gram.
ny JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES.

WASHINGTON. December 25.-The
prohibition forces OF the United States
are preparing to hold Il congress of
their own this summer. 1t will last
but four or five days. but it will be
full of interest, and the representa-
ton will be large. The congress Is to
sit ut Atlantic City July to 10, in
ciusive 1t is being arranged by the
Anti-Saloon League of America The
great throng of visitors at Atlantic
City will he augmented by the thou
sands who Will come for the prohibit
ton gatherings.
Arrangements have been made to
run at least one special train from each
State in the Union. AS nearly as is
possible all these trains will reach At
lantic City at the same time.
The famous sl,OOO.0O0 pier has been
leased for the exclusive use OF the
Amti-Saloon League during the prohi-
billion gathering. y ''four-ring circus"
will be mainta ined during each day and
evening of the convention. The per-
formers, who, in this case will be
speakers TO the number OF 800, will in
clude many of the most prominent men
in all walks OF life in the United
States.
Men at the head OF great business
institutions. doctors, lawyers, Cover
nors OF States. United States Senators,
members OF the lower House Of Con-
gress. Speakers and members OF diff
ferent State Legislatures. and others,
will be heard.
The Anti-Snloon League Of America
is DESTROYS of impressing upon the
people of the country the strength Of
the sentiment back of the movement
for national prohibition, which it Is
fostering. Tho gathering ut Atlantic
City. where ut that time OF the year
people from all sections of the United
States are wont to gather for health
and pleasure, will afford the prohibit
ton leaders an opportunity to impress
upon the public the enthusiasm back
OF the slogan, Nation wide prohibi-
ton by 1920"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN SOUTH
IS TIME OF CLEMENCY
iuietide Season Is Marked by Opening
OF Prison Doors to Many Convicts.
Stripped Suits Abolished.

ATLANTA. GA, December 25.-The
advent OF Christmas in the South was
marked by executive clemency to pris-
oners. aid to the poor and various pub
lie celebrations in city and country.
Among the Governors who issued
pardons combinations and paroles to
convicts were Blcasc. Of South Caro-
lima and Hooper. OF Tennessee. New
York City and county judges also
showed leniency in court actions
Governor Hooper also made the oc-
casion one for abolishing striped uni
forms in tho two State nenitentiaries
The new garb is brownish gray.
Heretofore 1t has been allowed only
prisoners whose good conduct made
them eligible for the first class
Gifts OF food and clothing to the
poor were especially extensive Ia
purpose were collected by both news
papers and charitable organizations.
Public Christmas dinners for the needy
have been provided for by charitable
agencies.
Montgomery had n municipal Christ
mas tree tonight. attended by the
singing OF Christmas carols. Churches
generally have planned some celebra-
ton OF the seasons significance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
CARDINALS DAILY PRAYER
Is FOR PEACE IN EUROPE
lIopes Tint Warning Nations Soon VIII
Sec Error of Ways nnd End
Conflict.
[Special to The T!mcs. Dispntch.l

BALTIMORE. December 25-That the
warning nations OF Europe will soon
see the error Of their ways and wrongs
OF the war, Cardinal Gibbons yesterday
said was his earnest and daily PRAYER
AT this time OF the year, when the
spirit OF peace on earth and good will
TO men prevails, he said, II was greatly
TO be regretted that thousands upon
thousands Of lives were being destroyed
and billions and billions OF property
being wrecked with the ravages Of the
war demon running 1T large through
Continental Europe. Cardinal Gibbons
said:
hope and pray earnestly every
day that the Lord will inspire the con-
tending powers TO bring TO an early
end the war in Europe: this great up
heaVal OF society and the unprc cedent ted
loss OF life and destruction Of property
There Will be no glory or reauisition
Of territory that can compensate the
world FOR this fearful paralysis OF com
merce and trade that has been caused
by this war"
Charles J. Ronapartr. former At,or-
ncy-Generai OF the United States, was
not so hopeful for an carly peace.
and said +, would not surprise
him II Lord kitchener's statement that
the war would last three years proved
an underestimate There will he no
peace. he said. until one or the other OF
the nations Is defeated He declared,
however. that il was utter folly for tho
United States not to be prepared for
"ither war or peace He did not ex-
plain this. Mr.. Bonapartc said:
Il know nothing in tho world about
conditions In Europe. beyond what is
known to every fairly intelligent and
fairly we'll informed man in the United
states My opinion as to probable
events is OF very little value. but
I am willing TO give il to you for the
very little II is worth. I see no pros
poet. ana, indeed no possibility OF
peace there until one party or the other
. in tho present conflict has been com.
pl"tciy ana decisivclv defeated. and
Sc" no prospect of this complete dcfca,
+ of course, there is always n possibility
! that II may occur much sooner than
/ now seems probable, since in war one
1 must always make n large allowance
! Tor the unforeseen. | think. however
Z mat Lord kitchrners estimate OF three
years as the duration OF the war +,
! quite as likely to prove too short ms
| 100 long. OF course. peace will com,
som" day. but speculation as TO its
| terms seems TO me unprontablc now
! for we do not know at all which sid,
! VIII win. nor do wc know what will
! he the worlds condition when the war
| IL over. or one thing only I am per.
/ fcctly sure: II is utter folly FOR IN,
| United states not 10 be prcparcd 70,
| clther war or peace"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
AND GOOD CHEER
WALK ABROAD N SxsxU ynn

NEW YORK, December 25.-Charity
and good cheer walked abroad in New
York to-day and In many ways made
the holiday one OF the most memorable
In the city's annals. For the one day.
at least. the pinch of poverty was re-
Taxed and practically the entire city
made merry. Thousands were fed by
charitable organizations. The Saliva
ton Army and the Volunteers OF
America alone. according to the esti-
mates provided $4,000 dinners Mis-
sions and other institutions gave
Christmas meals to many other thous-
ands. Private charity was unusually
In evidence. Municipal Christmas
tree celebrations begun yesterday were
continued to-day: poor children were
gathered in numerous centres and
made happy with gifts and feastfng.
Home upon home was blessed with
needed supplies for tho holiday table
and presents for the little ones Of the
families. Hospitals. orphanages, homes
for the aged and infirm, correctional
and other institutions provided holi-
day dinners and entertainments for
their inmates The churches held SER
vices for all and entertainments for
the Juveniles OF their parishes.
AZ Sing Sing the prisoners wit
messed a play by New York company
and Toasted at dinner tonight. Thomas
Mott Osborne. the warden, was pre-
sentcd with resolutions thanking him
for adopting suggestions of the Golden
Rule brotherhood. prison oreani-
zation for changes In rules
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

Last night at a iute hour j. W. Tudor
proprietor OF boarding house on
Lawrence street. heard some one NOV
inc in one of the upper rooms of his
house. and went up to investigate. lie
was dealt violent blow by the in
truder. knocked down and his right
shoulder fractured. The assnilant made
his escape. MIR. Tudor gaining no
knowledge as 10 who tho man was
Lawrence Bannon. who lives on
Bollinsbrook Street. was also the VIC
tim of an assault by an unknown bur
glar last night. Mr.. Bannon had oc-
casion TO go TO the basement TO get
n glass OF water for his mother. who
Is sick On reaching the basement
door he was struck a violent blow in
the face with n chair by man who
was doubtless concealed there for pur-
poses of robbery, but who immedi-
ately fed. Mr. Bannon was severely
cut and stunned by the sudden blow
and his eyes were blinded by tho flow
or blood He has no Idea who his as
sailant was. or whether he was white
or Colored
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

that tho bull side of tho market ii tb
ono to adhere to at tho present time
Speculation has broadensd greatly durinl
tho past week. and IT IL likely to increasl
as under present conditions manipulation
Farmers nre refusing to dispose OF The,
surplus whoat around present price level
higher. "o1 ""1
Those who are in a position to know ral
mat tho holdings OF wheat In the SoutS1
west are much smaller than generally cred
Ited This ~ probably one OF tho roasor1
In their hands. The durum wheat In th]
Sorthwcst has been we'll cleaned up ami
shipped TO the Old World.
Tho winter wheat crop is reported pre,tI
Wei covered with snow. and II Is now In
condition to winter woll. Tho United stnt al
enn lose considerable acreage this year n
the day OF winter wheat killing because n
largest ever known. vi
II is generally believed In grain circle1
thRt Importing countries will Increase thnj
ORDERS Tor corn on II large scale, and th,l
they VIII return to the outs market as bj|
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
FOUR PRISONERS ESCAPE
FROM CHESTERFIELD JAIL
Break Locks OF Their Cclls-Rclicved
tn Have Had Outside
Assistance.
TWO ASSAULTS BY BURGLARS
Snow Falls Throughout Day and
Gives Petersburg Its First White
Christmas I'm Many IcarS-Or-
phanS Guests OF Elks.

PETERSBURG. VA, December 90
-Four prisoners escaped from the jail
of Chesterfield County last night by
breaking The locks OF their cells. The
superstition Is that they must have
had some assistance. Two of the men
are Parkinson ana Hicks. recently ar
rested here for rohbinE cars Mt Dun
lopS. on the Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road. and awaiting trial In the Cir
cult Court. \ third WAS Tnlmngc a.
WhitemRn. charged with robbinE a
store near South Richmond. and the
fourth was a Colorcd man named Iiar-
ris. charged with assault.
TalnlnEe and Harris were captured
here this morning and will be return
ed 10 the Chesterfield Jail.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
LlTERACY TEST PROVISION
LIKELY TO BE RETAINED
Democratic Leaders. After Careful Cam
HaSs of SENATE, So Inform
President,
Isnecial TO The Times Dispatch. I

WASlilNGrON. December 25.-Dcm-
ocratic leaders In the Senate. after a
careful canvass. have Informed the
president that the chances are largely
IN favor OF the adoption Of the literary
test In the pending immigration bill
senator O'Gorman has stated to his
colleagues privately that If this test in
retained IN the measure the President
VIII veto the bill. Senator j. Hamil-
ION Lewis. party whip" after a con-
terence with tho President on the sub
Ject. stated publicly that the execu-
'iNc was opposed to this feature. and
gave notice that at The proper time he
would move to strike il from the hill
democratic leaders have cndcayorcd
IN various ways TO prevent considera
tion OF the immigration bin at this ses-
SION. IT already has passed the House
win the Iiteracy test included When
ever the friends OF the bin desire 10
bring 1t mp they have the votes TO do
IL over Tn" protests of leaders Tho
TWO Senators who made the canvass
upon which the report to the President
was made. said there was no doubt thar
inc !iteracy test would be retained. and
that the friends OF the bin would force
II before the Senate Immediately upon
RECOMMENDING ana bring IL to a record
vote.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
COMMITTEE WILL REPORT
ON RA|LW FRANCHISE
President Jones, TO Democratic Club,
to Call Special Meeting
This Week.
soUTHsIDE SPENDS QUIET DAY
Captain Wright Says Christmas Day
Was Remarkably Free From Dis
ortier-Personal and Other News
OF Interest.

The committee appointed by the
south Richmond Democratic Club to
draft resolutions in regard to the Vir-
glnia Hallway and Power Conpany's
petition for a thirty year franchise Will
report this week to the president OF
the Grub, Carter G. Jones, who will call
n special meeting to consider the mat
ter. Endorsement was given ut the last
meeting to the spirit of the resolutions
adopted by the East End Citizens As
ISOLATION. but the Southside paper will
embody the special needs of this sec
ton of the city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
WOMEN IN BERLIN HAVE
NO HEART TO MAKE MERRY

ROTTERDAM. December 25.-The
Berlin correspondent Of the NIeuw
Rottcrdamsche Courant, gives some
details OF Christmas in Berlin. What
struck him most was the shrinkuEe
in the number Of Christmas trees for
sale. This he tok as a sign that the
women had not the heart to make
merry while their relatives were Mt
the front.
On the other hand the correspondent
is amazed at the number of young men
still In Berlin.
Provisions are becoming more costly
The farmers have had to sell their cat
tie, not being able to keep them owing
TO the costliness OF feeding material.
Housewives have been warned to be
very careful and economical in the en-
ployment of foodstuTs; but from this,
the correspondent adds, II must not be
inferred that anything very serious has
occurred with regard to supplies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Personal and Gencrnl.

e.ate senator =. r. Hobbs. OF Prince
1919. w" is serving his fourth con
candidate 10 succeed himself "a, no
next election. II is said tina, w I
Devary, IT. and 5 J.. Barha,n. Jr.. both
OF surry. are aspi-ants for the NOM.
nation. Ihcy have agreed to have n
primary 10 the county TO ind out the
district is composed Of the Coun,,cs ~,
Prince Gcorge, Grcensville. Sussex and
Surry. 49,
The Christmss trade this year no.
been good. compariu. y.,y fa"nr,,I'.
with that OF last Year The merchants
are wen satisneG with the amount Of
late last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Christmas Music.

=, Special Christmas music was sung at
the services yesterday morning in tho
two Southside Episcopal Churches,
Meade Memorial and Church of Good
Shepherd, Forest Hill. Interesting pro-
grams were rendered, and despite the
we'll attended.
y large choir will sing Christmas
hymns at Central Methodist Church to-
morrow at both services
The following program will be rend-
cred ut Decatur Street Methodist
church; Morning.. Voluntary, bright
There Were Shepherds" Evening":
Voluntary. There Were Shepherds"
Tie Deum, Sing Allcluia"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Serious Accident to CbiId

me rour-Near-o son OF Mr. and AIra
"a '" Brscher. Jr., of Adams street
was seriously injured yesterday by heinz
run over by an automobile. The I,,is
.eiio" was Following his sisters across
'he street when nc was struck m.
machine being so close To hin, tho. =.
vas impossible 10 prevent the acciden,
Only one wheel, however. passed over
'he cElld. but this was enough Ia cou.n
" fracture OF The left leg and to intiic,
severe bruises The injured boy was
'rnfh 10 IN" hospital for treat
inent. The automohilc w,. ,Si
nriven by the owner. 70 whom no bIomc
is attached -" "'"ihc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Orphnn. ns Guest.

The children of the Female Orphan
asylum were guests at noon to-day of
me petersburg Lodge OF Elks At the
orders handsome home, and the occa
sion was joyous one, not only to the
iittle folk. but TO many Of their friends
VINO attended the reception. The or
phans were made glad by the cordial
treatment extended them and the gen
erous gifts bestowed upon them. The
orphans added interest TO the enter
tainment By exercises of their own.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Two Denti,s Reported.

george I. Darracott, wcn-kDovn
citizen. died last evening at tho rnsi
Gence or ms dA%.ghter.. Mrs George H.
Carter, on South. Adams stree, ,n .hn
Sevcntteth year OF his age
Mrs Viola f. Powers. wife OF ~ f..
fowers. died this morning I'm the pa
tershurg Hospital. following a lonp IN
ness. she was fortytwo years old.
ana ls survived by her husband, three
small children. two sisters ana thr.o
brothers. all OF Petersburg
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
IMPORTING COUNTRIES
HEAVY BUYERS OF WHEAT
Italy Probably Takes Moro Than Any Other
Price In Future VIII Depend Wholly
Upon War Situation.
{ Special to Tho Times DIspatch.]

Especial to Tho TImes- DIspatch.J
CHICAGO. pen'ber 3,-ImportinE countries
have continued heavy buyers OF wheat this
week, with Italy probably taking more than
any other. country. 1t is said the purchases
by Italy have been around @oooooo bushels
tive hero continue big buyers. Tho price OF
wheat from this time forward Will depend
OF strong peace rumors there would be q
general unloading Of long wheat, as we'll as
tho opening of the Dardanelias through
which vessels loaded with grain might pass
out from Russia there would be sharply
lower prices.
The best Judges Of conditions believe that
the war will be long drawn out affair. and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Mrs. Nirrinin n, .In..

Mrs. Virginia T. Moss. seventy six
years old. widow of George r. Moss,
died yesterday morning at her home in
Chesterfield County. OF pneumonia The
funeral services will he held this after
noon Mt o'clock, from Bethlehem Bap-
list Church. lnterment will be made in
the church burying ground. Mrs. Moss
is survived by two sons and two daugh-
tiers, r.. II. Moss. OF Norfolk; David
Moss, of Richmond: Miss Emma Moss,
OF Chesterfield, and Mrs. l.. L. Martin,
OF 900 West Grace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
B.W. Smith &Co.
Incorporated
BANKRUPT.
1906 East Main Street.

Pursuant to an order OF the DisI
trict Court of the United States for thu
Eastern District of Virginia. entered
on tho 18th day OF February, 1914, ID
the matter of the i. w. Smith & Col
Inc. Bankrupt l will sell on th(
premises. No. 1906 East Main Street.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 90. 1914.
beginning at 1920 o'clock A. NJ,
the stock OF New Refrigcrators. RANGES
Butchers supplies and Store Finturc9
consisting OF 20 ideal. modern and
double Kitchen Ranges. Refrigeratord
show case. Glass and Marble top Meal
Display Counter. Steel Top Cookroorl
Table. Double and Single Glockle}
Kitchen Sinks, Gas Broilcr, Charcoal
Broiler. Large and Small Sausage STUFF
fers; opalite, Glass Top Restaurant
Cabinet. Large Iron Safe. Ice Crear}
Cabinet. small size Steam Tabled
Poultry Rack. Bin Display Counted
Bonelcss Ham Cookers Lot Copper and
Steel Cooking Vessels, Lot Meat Tooli
Vegetable Pcelers. Game and Fish
Ice BOX. Grocers' Rcfr!gcrators, FamiIJ
Size RefrtScrators. Florist Refrigcrnl
tor, Flat Ice BOX. l Emory Thompson
Automatic Ice Cream Freezing Machine|
etc
All OF these goods are new and d
practically perfect condition. Said
TERMS: Cash.
G. A. HANSON.
Receiver and Trustee,
THE VALENTINE AUCTION CO..
Auctioneers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Entertained Empioyes

~. I; Partin. one OF the leading drug
tanned the managers and clorks or L,o
several stores at banquet nj mo
Stratf"rd Hotel Several other guests
were present. The menu served wos
All that Christmas dinner could am.
nracc, with the exception that wine
pure water. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

Dromptly At noon to-day the officcrs
ard members of Appomattox Com
Elnacry of knights Templar met in
their asylum and offered a sentiment to
the Most Eminent Grand Master. Ar
thur Macarthur. and received the SEN
timent in response by the Grand Mas
ter. An interesting feature of the &C.
casion was brief address delivered by
Eminent Sir Rev. Richard Wilkinson.
-. D., pastor of Washington Street NJ.
a. Church. and past commander of De
MoleE CoInmandery, of Louisville, XIV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Quiet Holiday ON so,,ths,,.

one of the quietest holidays in years
was experienced on the Southside yes
'erdaE' the Snowstorm keeping many
peopie indoors. Captain a. s. Wright.
OF the Third Police Station, said yes
tnrday that there was less disorder this
christmas than he had ever seen. No
arrests were reported ut the station.
Most of the stores and offices were
closed, while the office remained
open only until i o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Gifts for Needy Children.

ISpeciaI 10 TIC TlmeS- Dispatch.
BRISTOL, VA, December 25.-Fol-
lowing n constant rainfall Of twenty
four hours. the ground Is covered with
snow in Southwest Virginia tonight,
with conditions favorable for big snow.
In n downpour of rain to-day, the Bris-
tol Elks and the Salvation Army dis
tributed gifts to 400 needy children.
The Ellts gave each child pair of
stockings and sweater, and the army
distributed baskets OF provisions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26
Bank Dividends.

The year has been a PROSPEROUS one
win the banks OF Petersburg. All of
them having declared handsome diyt
bends on their capital stock out OF the
net earnings for each quarter The
amount 10 be paid out to stockholders
IN dividends the first of the year will
aRsresate many thousands of dollars.
The Petersburg banks are among the
safest and most solid In the State