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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14
EXECUTION OF
PRIVATE PARKS
Richard Harding Davis Tells
Graphic StOry---Died Like
a Man.
BY RICHARD HARDING DAVIS.

BY KlChAkD HAkDlNG DAVIS.
Vera Cruz, May 12.-Five days
ago Private Samuel Parks, while of
unsound mind, rode on a horse be-
longing to Col. Taggart into the
enemy's lines and did not return.
Various explanations were given of
his disappearance. l was at that
time on my way to Mexico City and
did not know the man was missing,
but the story told me in Mexico City
makes me believe | can explain why
Parks has not returned. What fol-
lows was told me by man who got
it from the last man who saw Parks
alive FIR their own safety can
not give he names of my inform
ants, but they are known to me, and
| can vouch for their responsibility.
At Tembladora, three miles out
side our lines, Parks was seen by
five Mexican regulars. They were
in uniform and mounted. From be-
hind, one of the Mexicans struck
Parks at the base of the spine with
the butt Of his rifle. Parks fell
from his horse and was bound and
then either driven or forced to walk
to Tejeria, where a major, twenty
soldiers and several foreigners we're
waiting for train to Mexico City.
One of these is my informant. The
Major placed Parks, still bound, on
the floor of hut and set a guard at
the door. He told my informant
that he intended shooting Parks at
sunrise. My informant says he
tried to dissuade the Major, which
angered him, and he threatened my
informant, which he gives as the
reason why he did not talk with
Parks, but in passing the door of
the hut he told Parks he was to die.
The second time my informant pass
ed the door Parks quickly said.
u am Samuel Parks"
The third time he passed Parks
was able to tell the Colonel of the
Twenty-eighth Infantry. Atdaybreak
the Major beckoned Parks out and
with squad led him to the woods
near the station. My informant
says that Parks smiled and looked
meaningly at him, as though to re-
mind him to deliver the message.
He says the bearing Of Parks was so
brave that he could not bear to see
him die and remained at the hut.
The other foreigners followed, and
in few minutes he heard the volley.
Foreigners returning told him Parks
was killed, dying instantly and that
the MeXicans to conceal his body
were pouring kerosene on it and pre-
pairing to cremate it. My inform
ants added that the horse ridden by
Parks was sent by an orderly to Gen.
Mas. This is set down as told me
from the knowledge of my inform
ant. | believe it is true.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14
Longest TweIve.wOrd TeIeoram.

: There were $50 competitors for the
prize offered by an English journal for
the longest l2-word telegram. and the
winner put in the following. which was
transmitted for IL cents, the regular
rate: Administrator generals coun-
terrevolutionary intercommunicatio
uncircumstantiated. Quartermaster
generals disproportionableness char
actertistically contradistinguished UNI
constitutionalists' incomprehenaibili-
ties"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14
Guthrie Patient Dies.

j. w. Benton, a patient at the
Western State Hospital from Guth-
rie. died Monday night of Cerebral
hemorrhage. age 81 years. He was
a native of Tennessee and had been
engaged in railroad service. He had
been here only about month. The
body was shipped to Allensville.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14
Bathing for Elderly Persons.

Provided their general health Is
good. elderly persons derive great
benefit from bathing. At least two
baths week in water that is neither
too hot nor too cold restores elasticity
and smoothness to the skin, loosens
the tissues and makes the limbs round
er and plumper.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14
GROCERY

The biggest stock and the lowest
prices in Western Kentucky. We
handle everything housekeeper or
farmer needs in supplies, etc. Don't
fail to get our prices, we can save
you money.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14
Get Your Hook.

Fourteen million fish are coming
to Kentucky for our waters. II half
of them are females and each fe-
male MATCHES out 600 eggs that will
be $500 fish for each man, women
and child In Kentueky-if they can
catch 'em. EIizabethtown NsWs.. :
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14

Every teacher should accentuate the
truth. every parent ought to. teach.
that child's whole duty Is summoned
w IN the sinSls word. obodisncs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-14
P. M. Appointed.

David w. Layton has been sp-
pointed postmaster at Hema.ite.
Trigg county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
PLEASANT STRANGER
GETS YOUTHS PURSE

Norfolk Va. Oct GO Hereafter
when he comes TO the city Charlie
Drew of Seaboard. n. C.. will be more
particular in making the acquaintance
of pleasant spoken strangers.
Drew, who IL not vet of voting age.
arrived In Norfolk yesterday morning
Washington. u. G. last night, but
by pocketbook snatcher. IN broad
daylight. the trip has been indefinitely
postponed.
According to the story Drew told at
police headquarters yesterday after
noon. soon after he stepped off at the
ferry he was accosted by stranger,
not much older than himself. Together
they breakfasted and spent the morn
ing seeing the sights of the city, in
which the stranger proved a capable
guide.
Drew admitted he and his new found
friend took Just one" drink together.
Having viewed the Bank of Commerce
Building, and watched the movies"
until their eyes were tired they went
to walk, so Drew said. On Mariner
street. near Chapel. the stranger
thrust his hand in Drew's coat pocket,
snatched out his pugse and then ran
Dire wthought he was playing, but
when the other did not come back, de-
cided the Joke was too serious as he
cided the Joke was too serious, az the
pocketbook contained all the cash he
had. 81. Then he hied himself to police
headquarters where he lodged a COM
plant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
OBITUARY

Funeral sf Mrs. julia r. Murphy.
The funeral of Mrs. Julia T. Murphy.
wife Of Edward r. Murphy, promi-
nent citizen Of s1s North Harrison
street. will take place this morning
at 10 o'clock from Sacred Heart Ca
thedral.
The following is list of the pail
bearers:
Active--Robert Christian. william A.
Powers. Thomas J. Leahey. u. j. Co.'S
teilo. Philip J. Bagley. John Ryan.
Thomas r. Meaney and H. Il. Tresnon.
Honorary--A. ]. Cavanaugh, J. r.
Jeter, John J. Blake. Judson Cunning :
ham. John Kahn, J. J. Collins. n Nc.
Donough and Peter Murphy.
Mrs. Murphy was daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Cornelius Murphy. Her
mother was. before marriage. Miss
Mary Conway O'Shea. She came to
America when she was about seven
years old and spent the remainder OF
her life in Richmond. Mrs. Murphy
was one OF the best known residents
Of the city and was beloved by nu-
merous friends and relatives.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Murphy
leaves three daughters: Miss Nell r.
Lee Murphy. Mrs Hatton c. vaien-
tine and Mrs. Marie Garrett. and two
sons: Peter r. and John A. Murphy.
She also leaves six grandchildren
Margaret Coulbourne Valentine. Julia
Morgan Valentine. Thomas J., Mary
Julia. william and Edward G. Garrett
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
HELPS TO ENFORCE
STATE GAME Law
FEDERAL INSPECTOR, AIMED
UNDER MIGRATORY BIRD
Law. IN VIRGINIA.

Lynchburg. Va, Oct. 2s.-H. H.
Bailey. Federal district inspector OF
migratory game, Ia in the city today
for the purpose Of endeavorinE to CO.
operate with local authorities as far
as possible in the enforcement OF the
laws regulating the killing and ship
ping OF migratory game birds.
Mr.. Bailey is spending the day get
ting In touch with the members of the
Piedmont Game and Fish Protective
Association, and he IL assuring these
gentlemen that he will be glad to serve
them in any way possible in their
work OF protecting game in the future.
Where possible the Federal authori-
ties secure evidence OF violations OF
State regulations, turn this over to the
State authorities for arrest, and con-
viction. In case of persons killing
migratory game out Of season the caser
are prosecuted in the Federal courts
In addition to this, the Federal au-
thorities are always on the hunt for
game shipped in violation OF State law,
and when such shipments are made
from one State to another they become
Federal cases and are prosecuted in
the United States courts.
Mr.. Bailey recently spent some time
in Norfolk and Richmond, and in and
around those cities 1t Is expected the
game laws will be more strictly en-
forced in the future than ever before.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
EIGHTH DISTRICT
CONGRESSMAN 'ORY'
HAY SAYS HE VOTED FOR PRO.
HIBITION-UNITED STATES
PREPARED.

Harrisonburg. Oct. 29.-Representa-
tive James Hay, during an interval I'm
his hearing the claims of candidates
for the Harrisonburg postmastership.
found time to discuss the prepared
ness Of the United States for war
Mr.. Hay Is chairman of the House
Committee on Military Affairs and
as one OF the best informed men in
Congress- on military subjects, does
not take any stock on oft-repeated
statements that America Is in dam
ger OF war with Japan or Germany
or any other a1reign country.
Furthermore. he does not believe in
a large standing army. but he does
think this country should have in
reserve a good equipment of rifles.
modern artillery and ammunition.
Such an equipment, he added, will
be provided inside of five years. as
recommended by the War Depart
ment.
incidentally in talking with
friends during his stay in Harrison
burg, Mr.. Hay said that he had
never made any secret of his posi-
ton on pae question of Statewide
prohibition. He had always sup
ported temperance legislation in the
House of Representatives and had
gone to his home in Madison County
on September % to vote dry"
Madison returned a majority of one
for Statewide prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
HOUSMAN OTALk
TO WINCHESTER BOYS

Winchester, Va, Oct. 2s.--W. j. r.
II ousman. commissioner of Boy Scouts
of Virginia, will be the chief speaker
at the meeting of the local boy scouts
In the Hanitey library building tomor-
row night. Mr.. Housman comes mere
to speak concerning the work Of the
boy scouts and the good they are
doing in protecting persons and saving
many lives.
The officers of the Winchester
Council of Boy Scouts are: The Rev
DR.. W. D. Smith, president; w. s.
White, vice. president: w. Nelson
Page. secretary; and Robert w.
Schultz, treasurer. Among the mem
hers Of the executive committee are:
DR. George II. Heist and the Rev. w
H Carter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
STATE UNIVERSITY
HAS $50 STUDENTS

Charlottesville, Van Oct 2a.-rndi-
cations point to an enrolment of $50
students for the present session at
the University OF Virginia, the stu
dent body being made up of representa-
tives from thirty-nin States and ter
applications for degrees have already
ritories and f1ve foreign countries
1t is also announced that sixty-nine
been. field, the graduate department
claiming the majority, with thirty-two
for masters and doctors degrees.
OF the total enrolment. $40 are from
Virginia. an increase of sixty-four over
last years figures
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
CHRIS TIANS HEAR
EDUCATION REPORT

Suffolk. Va. Oct. 2a.--The second
days session OF the Eastern Virginia
Christian Church Conference, in seq
sion at Liberty Spring Church, was
opened today by Rev. w. II. Cannon
OF Norfolk.
DR.. w. w. Staley, ID. D.. made the
report OF the committee on education
In this report conference was told that
Mr.. Edward l. Gotten and Mr.. Den.
mis- l.. Pearson, ministerial students
will finish their course at Elon College
this year, also that Rev. Calvin James
FELTON,, who is now in Ashawa Can.
ada. be ordained to the full ministry
by this conference at the present SEES
sion.
The address of President Harper, OF
Elon College. was one OF the events
OF the day The Permanent Ele-
ments of Education was his subject
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
FAUQU|ER COUNTY
ROAD BOARD Wins
SUPREME COURT GRANTS WRIT
OF APPEAL IN INJUNCTION
SUIT.

The State Supreme Court yesterday
granted wrsts Of appeal and super
sedeas in the case of r. NJ. Spillman
versus the District Road Board OF
Center Magisterial District OF Fau-
quier County. an appeal from the de-
cision Of the Circuit Court of Eau
Quier involving the right of the board
to erect toll gates along the roads
in the district.
The courts having held the Fauquier
County road law unconstitutional and
void. Spillman and others, opposing
the erection of toll gates. secured an
injunction restraining the Center Dis
trict Board from erecting toll gates,
The board carried the case to the
Supreme Court with the result that
they will get another hearing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
SLEMP MEN WILL.
HOLD RIVAL RALLY

Bristol. Va, Oct 2s.--Following
the big Democratic rally here on Mon
day night. when speeches were made
by Senator Swanson and r. Tate
Irvine. the latter the Democratic
nominee for Congress in the Ninth
Virginia District. Representative G.
B. Slemp and hfs campaign commit
tee has planned to pull of rival
meeting in the City Hall Friday night.
The Hon. Leslie M. Shaw, who was
secretary OF the treasury during the
Roosevelt administration. having con-
sented to make six speeches in the
district In S1emp's behalf, will ad-
dress this meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
Y. w. c. A. CAMPAIGN
TO BEGIN MONDAY

Lynchburg, Va. Oct. 2s.-The an
nual membership campaign of the
Young Women's Christian Association
will be given next week, beginning
Monday morning and closing Friday
night, with the goal ~ 1900 MEM
bera,
The contest will be In the nature of
an automobile race. the sides being
the Chalmers and Cadillac. The nina
ture machines will he installed on q
race track in the window Of the Willis
Camp Co. Monday morning. and tbs
Prsgress made each day will be shown
hH the cSrs, Sharp rivalry Il antiGi-
pated between the teams, ~ campaign
IplAns &re already being made Nv the
40 s,8 n ssss Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
POSTPONE AWARDS
TO BOYS CORN CLUBS

South Boston, Oct. 2s.--The demon
stration men are busily engaged In
checking over the reports handed In
by the Corn Club boys. No boy will be
considered for prize unless his work
has been done in accordance with the
rules Some boys only estimated their
yield when 1t was clearly stated over
and over that the corn must be meas
ured with great care so that no one
could possibly make KICK. Otnes
bows failed to get the disinterested
witnesse to sign their reports. The re-
ports will all be gone over and the
boys who are behind will be given
a chance to get their reports straight
before the Anal awards are made.
Some of the boys have not measured
their corn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30

This polonaise that fares at its lower
.dge is one Of the very newest and snartest
garments for fall wear. In the picture. 1t
70 made OF gabardine over skirt Of satin
and the sash Is Of satin ribbon, while the
collar and cuffs are Of ribbed silk, but the
design is one that can be copied again and
again, i'll different materials and, conse-
quentty, TO give different effects. II would
I've exceedingly beautiful made Of the char
nleuse or liberty satin that are to be SO
much worn over velvet skirt or it would
be very handsome made of plain tafeta
10 be worn over a skirt Of wool or velvet
or OF fancy silk. or 1t could be made of
broadcloth over velvet or satin. Its very
simplicity gives IL an air OF distinction
The collar and cuffs of the ribbed poplin-
like silk are much liked. Pique was the
material OF the summer and the ribbed silk
seems to follow the trend but as a matter
OF fact. oraande can be used or piqut or
any material that may BE preferred. Many
women like to finish tho crytiar and cuffs
separately. with bands and to haste
into place. so that they easily can be
renewed or freshened. The full length
closing at the back il a new feature.
The sash can he tied in a bow or finished
with loopcd ends.
For the medium, size. the poionaise will
require 6s4 yds. Of material AZ. 81 yds.
80, 4 yds. a in, wide. with q yd. ~ in
wide for collar and cuffs, ~ yds a. or
81 yds. OF ribbon for sash with bow.
The pattern 1890 is cut in sizes from a.
tn a. inches bust measure. 1t will be-
mailed to any address by the Fashion De
parment OF this paper. on receipt of ten
cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
THOUSANDS ENJOY
PRODUCTS DISPLAY

stanton, Oct. 29.--Thousands of
people Yesterday enjoyed the exhibits
of the Food Products Days. Widely
scattered as the stores were, which
have the foodstuffs and other articles
on display each in itself was feast
for the eyes of those who are proud
of the Valley and its fertile lands.
Collected under one roof the show
would make an imposing display.
The offers number into the thousands
and the judges had one of the most
difficult tasks of their lives in dis
covering enough difference between
dozens of entries. in some instances.
to warrant a first choice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
TURNPIKE COMPANY
DENIES NEGLIGENCE

Winchester. Va, Oct. Estate
ment of defense. filed by the Valley
Turnpike Company in the $4,000
damage suit instituted by Mrs. LAvona
Crowder, contains a denial OF any
negligence in connection with death
of J. b. Crowder last June.
Furthermore. the company insists
that the driver Of the wrecked auto
precautions in the observance OF
danger signals so placed that they
could be seen for distance of quar-
ter OF mile, and that II the machine
had been properly equipped with lights
and brakes and carefully driven the
accident could not have occurred
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
SECRETARY OF LABOR
WILSON At PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth, Va. Oct. ga COM
mittee representing the Portsmouth
Central Labor Union visited the Nor
folk Central Labor Union last night
and extended an invitation to that or
ganization to attend labor gathering
to be held in this city on Novem-
Der "a
The local labor union has compiet-
ed arrangements by which they will
have w. r. Wilson, secretary of labor,
of Washington, d. c., as the principal
speaker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
Happenings Of the Day From All Sections Of Virginia
HIGHLAND COUNTY
HAS SNOW FURRY

Staunton. Oct. 2s.--According to 1
traveller returning from Highland last
night snow was falling. This Is the
first real touch of winter which has
struck the valley. According to the
Highland man furries were whitening
the mountains when the automobile
passed the county line into Augusta.
Acting upon the report several
men interested In cattle raising on
the mountains grazing lands made
preparations last night to start for
Highland today to arrange for bring
ing the cattle down from the noun
tains at an early date.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
j. f Baker.

Emporia. Va, Oct. 2g.---J. Il. Baker.
one OF Emporia's most prominent
business men, died at his residence
here Tuesday night at the ago Of
fifty-two. He had been a member OF
the firm of Baker q Green for about
twenty FIVE years, and had wide
circle of friends. The interrnent was
at the Emporia Cemetery this after
noon. Mr.. Baker Is survived by his
widow, who was Miss Anna Miles. OF
Brunswick County, and two small
children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
Joyce Harris of Richmond. and Mr.
Hone Gleason, of Charlottesville.
Naturalization

Joyce Harris. of Richmond. and Mr..
Hone Gleason, OF Charlottesville.
Burke--Andcrton.
1nvitatiops have been Issued by MIR.
and Mrs. George Prior Andertou for
the marriage OF their daughter, Alice
Adelaide. to Mr. Julian Thompson
Burke, Jr The ceremony Will take
Mace on Wednesday, November IL, at
o'clock. at Christ Church. Alexan-
dria,
The bride-elect is we'll known In
Richmond. where she has many friends
and relatives, while Mr.. Burke Ia a
brother of Mr.. J. <. and DR.. John w.
I,urke. also of Alexandria. The former
married Miss Ida Mason, of this city.
and the latter Miss Atkinson.
Halloween Affairs.
A very delightful Halloween party
VIII be given by the Young Peoples
society of Park-Place Methodist
Church in the lecture room this even
at s;i5 o'clock. All sorts OF mover
Halloween decora tons will be used
10 make the place look very attrac-
tive. and witches and ghostiy vis!tants
with phantom greetings Will be seen
everywhere. A delightful musical pro-
gram has been arranged for the even
ing. and the public is cordially invited
to attend.
An attractive Halloween party Will
be given Saturday afternoon and even
ing in the Assembly Hall of Ginter
Park The affair viii be given under
the auspices of the Woman's Guild OF
81 Thomas Episcopal Church. Mrs
Charles r. Pieot is president of the
guild and is aiding in arranging the
program.
Small children will be entertained
from 4 to p NJ and older children
and grown persons Will be allowed TO
see the spooks from to 10 T. M.
The students of the Art Club of
Richmond are giving a Halloween
marty for the members and their
friends Saturday evening at the Grub
house, 52l West Grace Street. at s:ao
O'Clock 1t will be a very unique ana
attractive event. Guests will come IN
phantom dress and masks, and the en-
tire clubhouse will be thrown open
and decorated In pumpkins. cornstalks
and evergreens and all sorts of novel
features, suitable to the feast of Hal
lowe'en will be arranged for the
amusement of those in attendance.
Bible Class at Y. W. G. A.
Tire Reasonable Service" Ia, the sub.
iactt of the Friday morning Bible class
at the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation. which class meets at IL A. NJ.
and is led by Miss Katherine Hawes
Personal.
Mrs. r. 3. Munford Is returning
home this evening from Philadelphia
and a visit to her daughter at Bryn
Mawr College.
Mrs. Thomas $. rutherford, of this
city. has returned home, after visit
10 Miss Ella Thomas, in Norfolk,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
Virginia GilIette.

Emporla Va, Oct. 2s.--virsinla
Gillette. Oldest daughter OF Amos W.
Gillette, died at the home Of her
aunt. Mrs. Lizzie G. Dodson. I'm Nor
folk on Monday In the seventh year
of her age. The body was brought
to Emporia yesterday for intcrment
by the side Of her mother. who died
here two years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
UNKNOWN CUTS HIS
THROAT IN PRISON

winchester, Va, Oct. 2s.--An un-
known and insane white man, giving
the name of Scriven, who was taken
into custody yesterday afternoon In
the Campers Valley section of Fred
erick County, about fve miles SOUTH
east Of winchester. took his life in
the county Jail here late last night
or early this morning by cutting his
throat with penknife.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30
Rev. II. p. Mccoy.

Fredericksburg. Va. Oct. 29.-Ths
Rev. H. p. Mccoy. elghty-four years
old. Presbyterian minister. died
Tuesday in Louisa County He was
at one time pastor OF group OF
Presbyterian Churches In Louisa
County and OF Little River Church In
Spotsylvania County. He liz survived
by his widow and four children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30

Clifton Forge. Va. Oct. 29.--Mrs.
Matte Pendleton. aged sixty-three
years. passed away in the home Of
her daughter. Mrs. w. III. Hooker, 50
Rose Street. at 1 o'clock yesterday
morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-30

Roanoke. Va. Oct. 2s.--After =
lingering illness, James W. McCorkle.
seventy-three years cid. native OF
Augusta county. hut for fourteen years
a resident OF Roanoke, died at
o'clock Tuesday aftern,.r at ths home
OF his daughter, Mrs. Gc,c1 Vaughan.
3st Twelfth Avenue, s. W.