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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25
Notifying.

Ellen Terry, the famous English
actress, tells this story:
"Mrs. Flint came home from a cal
one day In such a disturbed condition
that it was evident that tears were not
far in the background. Her husband
gazed at her induiringly for a moment
but she made haste to explain before
he could advance any questions.
well, said she, I am SO mortified
that l don't know what to do
whats up, little one?' MI. Flint
inquired, flippantly.
81 have just been calling on Mrs.
Eoutelle. You know her husband, Ma.
jor Boutelle?
"'Well, / Just learned, today that
major isn't his title at all. Major
is his first name
Why, sure It is. I've always
known that. What is there SO mort.
flying about it?'
Nothing Mrs. Flint answered,
with a grown, "only that I've been
calling him Major" every time I've
met him for the last six years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25
a sjmpIe sort,

1t was during the recent visit OF
King George OF, England to Paris. His
Majesty being entertained by Presi,
dent Poincare and several eminent
Frenchmen of letters were to be pre-,
scented to him. Among others was q
particularly eminent man of letters
who when the summons to the royal
presence came was found in the smok'
ing-room. He vas obviously fluster.
ed.
"Oh," said the Republican states.
man who was going to do the present,
ing, don't be nervous, the King is q
very simple sort of man. You can
retain your cigar"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25

July 4 will be the twenty-fifth an.
niversary of the meeting of the con.
stitutional convention, which met at
Bismarck and formulated the consti.
tuition, which was voted upon Oct. /,
1883. The vote for the constitution
was 27,440. and against 1t, 3,1O7.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25

The average precipitation over
North Dakota has exceeded the nor
NAL by one and one-half inches. The
only section reporting lass than nor
NAL, is the lower Red River Valley
country near Pembina. county.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25

Ha1sboro telephones were render
ed useless by a bolt Of lightning, re
Gently and the people could not &C
to thu neighbors and call for the
trouble shotter as all had suffered
the same.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25

Two gasolin~ speeders met in a col
lision in the night, between Kramer
and Eckman. Both cars had five horse
power engines and were running at
a speed estimated at about 80 miles
per hour. J. N. Wright, section fore
man at Kramer, had both legs broken
and died as a result of internal In.
turies, and others were injured.
The pharmaceutical examinations
recently held ere successfully passed
by the following: Clarence Ahlness
of Hettinger, John e. Christianson Of
Litchville. Vernon Green Of Dickinson,
Lincoln A. Hanson Of Wyndmere
Carl E. Krantz of Enderlin, John ).
Nimmo of Devils Lake, William ].
Sheldon, Otto A. Zuelsdorf Of Valley
City, and NJ. T. Krantz of Enderlin.
The two assistant pharmacists are,
Ted Dalrymple of Rugby and Howard
8. Henrietta of Leeds.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25

Richland county, dedicated the
court house of the city OF Wahpeton,
Tuesday, with very appropriate ser.
vices. About 1000 people attended
the big meeting. The new building
starts in with not q cent of debt and
is the largest and most up-to-date OF
any In the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-25

General" Rosalie Jones was a Far
go guest the fore part Of the week.
The bonnie suffragette is still lead.
ing the hosts and working for WON.
ems suffrage at the polls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
WINDSOR SECURES
NEW PATROL WAGON

The city OF Windsor. Ontario, has
recently Joined the ranks of those
progressive North American munich
palities where the horse is being
eliminated from police departments.
The city recently purchased a special
WHY'S Utility patrol wagon, built on
the same specifications as the twenty
five of these vehicles which were re-
Gently purchased by New York city.
The new police car differs from the
standard WHY'S Utility only in size.
body and few minor specifications.
| The wheel base is 144 inches. and
| double pneumatic tires are used on
the rear wheels. The regular screened
side patrol body has seating capac-
ity for twelve men, including the driv-
err, and the car Is equipped with cleo
trio starter and generator. electric
side, tail and dome lamps and spe-
cial six-inch searchlight Additional
| special equipment iacludes a stretch
err for first aid work in street acct
dents. and the long side seats are so
constructed that they can fold down
out of the way when an injured per-
I son Is to be carried.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
WILL BREAK RECORDS
At INDIANAPOLIS

From records which are being
made in early practice at the In
dianapolis speedway, it looks as if
it would take some remarkably fast
driving to win the big prize there at
the international race. Decor ation
day.
Barney Oldfeld. on Sunday. May
10th. made some great time in his
speedy Stutz! Before an interested
crowd of over 2.500 spectators, Bar
ney tore up the track in his old. time
form. running sixty-five miles With
out stop at an average speed OF
eighty-four miles per hour. His last
lap was covered at the rate of eighty
six and one-half miles an hour. AS
usual, he drove on Firestone tires
These figures are particularly sig
nificant when 1t is realized that Goux
won the race last year at an average
speed Of seventy-five and ninety-three
ne-hundredths miles an hour In
1912, the race was won by Dawson
in his National at the rate of seventy
eight and seventy-two one-hundredths
miles an hour In the first race, back
in 1911. Harroun Won at the rate OF
seventy-four and six-tenths miles an
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
:: ADJUSTMENTS =

signed primarily for cinematograph
production. In the past numerous
big plays that have achieved stage sue
cess have been reproduced in motion
picture form subsequent to their stage
POPULARITY. In this instance the story
and situations were all designed for
the most effective results possible on
the screen. in consequence of which
the production enjoys an advantage
that mono OF it's predecessors have
had
Sealed Orders is particularly time
iy. as it Ia naval play. The fact
that the locale is Europe means moth
ing. for the story is one quite as
comprehensive to the average Ameri-
can "a to the continental. A feet Of
dreadnaughts and two armies were
employed in the making OF the pic
TURF, in addition to a remarkable cast
of principals.
In reviewing the FIRST showing of
Sealed Orders" the Moving Picture
News said: 'If this picture is cri-
terion of those that are to follow. It
may be said without fear OF contra
diction that the day Of the motion
pictures perfection Is at hand 1t IS
not an o*erstatement of the facts to
say that Sealed Orders" is as nearly
hawless, considered from any angle
YOU choose, as any screen produc-
ton can be, II is a gem beside which
most other big features-even the
best-compare tardily. as would a tim
sci gewgaw beside a diamond of pnr-
est water geographically. the pro-
duction liz a marvel Some OF the eff
fects obtained are absolutely unique
and beautiful"
Two matinees will be given daily at
and $50. and two performances
every evening at 7:3o and Q O'Clock
The theater will be opened In the
afternoon at I 30 and at o'clock m
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24

during the fire, After two days during
which fremen kept streams OF wa
ter constantly playing on the ruins,
the vaults were cooled sufficiently TO
be opened. and the bank officials be-
gan the removal of their property to
temporary quarters few blocks
away
While the whole block in which
the burned building was situated was
closely guarded by a big squad of po-
licemen and detectives, employees of
the bank brought a total of $3.50. 600
in bank notes, gold and silver, out of
the vaults and loaded II on the Gar
ford. Then. with a heavy guard OF
armed men. the truck made the trip
through the streets to the new bank
quarters. On the second trip the truck
carried s14000.000 worth of securi-
ties. perhaps the most valuable load
ever transported by a single vehicle
in the history OF the world
Hundreds of St. Louis people
watched the progress of the big truck
with its valuable loads, and discussed
the fortune which was passing
through the streets with little more
demonstration than if the vehicle had
been carrying scrap IRON. The only
feature Of the trips was the squad of
officers, who. with hands on their
weapons. and a keen watch en- the
crowds, marched alongside the loads
Of treasure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24

when one dollar means profit, Other
crops, however, VIII follow the lettuce
and the losses may IN part at least he
repaired.
The May term of the Prince Edward
Circuit court has been in session since
Tuesday last, with Judge Hundley ire
siding All cases of public interest
have been continued for the Sept s0lber
term. But few visiting lawyers are in
attendance.
Mrs. Valentine made stirring ad
dress before the suffragists and others
of the town end is said TO have made
converts. The meeting was opened
with prayer by Rev Andrew Allan,
pastor of the Presbyt erian church. and
she was introduced by Professor
Granger. of the Normal faculty. A
reception was given in her honor at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs A A. Cox.
when she met with many representa-
tives of the social circles Of Farmville.
The May Queen was given on the
lawn of the Normal and was the
browning social event of the season.
Little Elise, daughter Of Or, and Mrs,
w. Il. Anderson, was the queen. and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24

Dabney. son of DR. and Mrs. Jarman.
did the honors OF browning with
kniehtly bearing
The boy scouts, of Blackstone. met
the Farmvilie scouts on the local
diamond. and won out by the score Of
2 to 6.
f. E--Paulett, son Of Treasurer PAUL
EFT has been brought back home from
Johns Hopkins nothing Improved In
health. His condition Is eerious.
Mrs Cobb. widow OF the late ]. l..
Cobb. died in her home. on Buffalo
street last Sunday and was buried in
the town cemetery, She is survived
by 2 son and two daughters,
Miss Mamie Nicholson, Of Crewe,
has been visiting Alma Mater, the
Normal She was one Of the most
popular students of the school. and
still has large circle of friends /. in
Farmviie.
DR. Hibhctt. retired naval surgeon,
has come here to live, and he is great
ly pleased with his home in town
and his farm in the country near by.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
DIR. j. L. Buchanan Here.

DR.. j. L. Buchanan Here.
DR.. j. L. Buchanan. OF Smyth I
ty. formerly superintendent of .
instruction of Virginia. was the
of Governor Stuart at luncheon
terday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
GETTING TOGETHER,
HUBBARD'S SUBJECT

The lecture TO be given by Ebert
Hubbard next Friday night. at the
Jefferson auditorium, under the aus
pieces of the Richmond Advertisers
club, will give an opportunity to hear
this famous writer and lecturer in one
OF his most interesting and enter
tanning talks on Getting Together"
The Fra" as Hubbard is dubbed
by the host Of "philistines." Is an
unique personality, and La one OF thu
most eloquent and inspirational lee
turers before the American public.
Tho proceeds from the lecture will be
used In sending a delegation TO rep
resent Richmond at tho Toronto, Cam
ada, convention of Associated Adver-
Using clubs, which meets next month
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
THE RIoHMoND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., May ga 1919
Y. P.'L. CADET CORPS
ELECTS OFFICERS
n. j. McGREGOR, OF LYNCHBURG,
PRESIDENT-CoNTRACT
FOR SHOPS.

BLACkSBURG. VA, May z3,-Af-
ter quiet campaign r. j. McGregor.
Of Lynchburg. has been chosen presi-
dent of the cadet corps for next ses-
sion, c, w. Heflin, Broad Run. Va;
vice president; I. F. Clemmer, Staun-
ton, second president, T. u. Nc
Ginnis, Lancaster, secretary; J. S.
Caffee, Norfolk. treasurur; w. H.
Byrne. Fairfax, prosecuting attorney,
and F.. w. Bailey, of Winchester. Va.
defending attorney. These are the
highest offices within the gift Of the
student body, and are much sought
after.
The State board has agreed to allow
credits on certificates for work done
in the summer school here this year
by the public school teachers of
Virginia, and students in the regular
college course will be allowed grades
in class work for a like amount gone
over during the special term. begin
ming Monday, June 22d. and lasting
six weeks. No more attractive place
nor summer school than V, P. l.
can be imagined with its 20G0-feet
altitude, cool nights. perfect water
and sanitary arrangements
j. Thompson Brown. Joseph Tur-
ner and J. h. Watkins. of the execu-
tive committee of the board of viii
tors met here Wednesday and opened
bids for the erection Of the new shops
BUILDINGS d q. Mathews. superinter-
dent of buildings and grounds at v
+. T.. was given the contract. his es-
Inmates being some thousand dollars
lower than any other bidder. The
shops will he located near the Y. NJ.
c. A. building, and will be rushed TO
completion as soon as possible, cor
sistent with safe construction.
Cadet Wins Motorcycle.
President Eggleston has accepted
the invitation OF DR.. j. a Burrus To
address the graduates of the Harris
onhurg Normal June 9th.
Thomas j. whitehead, Of Amherst,
Va. won the motorcycle offered az
premium by tobacco company to the
most popular cadet. his nearest COM
petitor being Earl K. Wall, of Rad
ford.
j. F Powell. OF Hampton. has been
elected captain of the basketball team
for next season, and T. l.. Hill. LeSing
ton. n c.. manager: T Whitehead Of
Amherst, captain of the 1914 football
team; G. A. Cutchins, Of Franklin. Va,
manager; r W. Bruce. Chester. Va,
captain of the baseball team. w E
Nelson Columbia. Va manager; Arm
Strong Chinn. Of Norfolk, captain OF
<ack team. G. W Hefin, Broad Run
Va. manager
DIR. Carol NJ, Newman, of the de-
partment OF English Y +, l.. made
the address TO the graduating class Of
the Woodlawn academy Friday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
MACHINES USED To
HAUL CURRENCY
IN TWO TRIPS ONE DAY GAR
FORD CAR CARRIED
MILLIONS.

Motor trucks are called on for
many and varied uses. but 1t is doubt
gagged In more important transporta-
ton work than that which employed
a big Garford. which was used as a
monstrator by the Capen Motor Car
company, of St Louis. Mo. a few
days ago. In two trips in a single
day the Garford carried nearly s15,
900, 900 i'm cash and securities through
the streets Of the Western city.
The transfer OF the cash and Sc
curities was made necessary by the
destruction by fire of the Missouri
Athletic club building which recent
ly caused the death Of thirty men.
The first floor of the building was oc-
cupied by the Boatman's bank, the
vaults Of which were buried beneath
hundreds OF tons of charred debris
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24

when Harold McGrath wrote 'Th'
Man on the Box he produced a BOOB
that struck \ popuar chord and strik
ing = popular chord became one Of
the six best sellers almost overnight
This week Manager Dewitt Nswins
o. the Grayce Scott Stock company
Is going TO present The Man on tbs
Box as the attraction at the Bi3ou
th~ater. and he believes that ths
play, just as did the book, will become
an instantaneous success.
There are many reasons why The
Man on the Box attracts and noi6s
its audiences. First and foremost IL
the fact that the play IL built upon
the two moving factors in life--fun
and love There is never a duh mo-
rnent throughout it's derouement. II
one is not giggling at the sparkling
dialogue one is sympathizing with
.he aashing hero and the equally like
able heroine in their many dinicul-
ties It Is hanEup, corking comedy
ouilt 10 smuse and to please
In a nutshell the story is that Of
Captain Worburton. one Of society
pets. He refuses TO attend a dance
with his mother and sister hut later
decides that he will 20. He does, and
m leaving climbs 10 the box OF one
If the waiting carriages. thinking
that he ie driving his mothers car
riaEe Instead, he .s plotting an ut
t~ strange through the city. gets
arrested for reckless driving and liz
hailed TO court. The girl, who Is the
victim Of his prank. paws his fine
and afterwards engages him as her
driver He falls In with the general
scheme. and. besides driving her car
staeAs. makes telling love 10 hts EN-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
CHINA NEEDS MONEY REFORM
Joseph Letter Says Nations Currency
Must Be on Sound Basis.

Joseph Letter, OF Chicago. who is
making a tour of the world on his
yacht the Niagara, is stopping at
Shanghai Discussing China's eco
nomic condition with the correspon-
dent OF the Daily News today. he
said,
"Chinas national debt Is small
considering the enormous natural re-
sources of the country, and for the
development of these resources for
eign capital is needed. The greatest
need Of the republic now is reform
of the currency. The present fiuctu-
ating currency increases the risks II
bushes sand scares off foreign cap
ital. With a stable currency China
could he assured of a large influx
of foreign capital and a gold reserve
standard like Japan's would increase
China's credit immensely. Such a
standard would necessitate a large
purchase of gold, but it would pay
at any price
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24

Messrs. Motley x Motley, heing
lowest bidders, will build the new
laundry for the normal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
Scaled Orders "

Commencing tomorrow afternoon
z. r, keith's Lyric theater will throw
pen its doors for it's first summer
season of Photo Plays DE Luxe and
popular concerts. The theater and
stage will be a bower Of beauty. and
IN a formal garden of the Italian style
ne picture is projected amid scenes
~ Moral beauty. Sparkling fountains
IN which play myriad Of varied
cpiored lights the quiet green OF the
hedges and the soft strains OF the per .
seo orchestra with the biggest and
most exclusive photo plays Will make
ts1e Lyric theater Richmond's ideal
summer spot
Sealed Orders q motion picture
popularity, In this instance the story
asBerted. has ushered in new era
IN that FORM cf entertainment Ia the
pre&,ier attraction tor the week This
mnppeau slna1osrptece 10 probably the
anN seAIly big dramatic work de-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
NJ. ALLEN DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNI

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May
Charles M. Allen. aged fifty,
years, died yesterday morning al
home, 3o9 Thirty third street.
facial ulcer after an illness OF Sc,
months. He is survived by his
and two daughters. Hazel and Fix
Allen. Mr.. Allen had been a resi-
of this city for the past twenty /,
and was one OF the oldest employ
the shipyard in point of service.
Funeral services. under the aus
of the Fraternai Order of Eagles
500, will be conducted from the
dence Sunday morning. The body
be sent to Richmond on the 10 81,
train for interment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
80 -
FARMVILLE

FARMy1LI.T. VA May ga few
loads Of tobacco were brought into
town during the week and perhaps
the last of the seasons crop, Growers
of bright tobacco are lamenting the
dr. spell as they were ready for
planting, and the gardens are whiting
under the touch of the spring drouth.
The strawberry beds are chief suffe
Raisefs Of lettuce, as A rule. are great
~ disappointed with sales. though
there are some exceptions. some crates
recently selling as high as SO each,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24
Movies at the Park"

On Saturday. May 5oth. at r. NJ,
the Richmond baseball park will be
opened for first-class motion pictures.
This will mark an epoch in Rich
monds movie history; for there are
seven thousand seats and every one
will be comfortable. The southern
breezes that play through the park
will keep all delightfully."- cool and
enable them to spend a thoroughly
enjoyable evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-24

hour. Both Harroun and Goux
and won on Firestope tires
Everything points to rs
breaking attendance this year ar,
so an unusually speedy lineu,
drivers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-24
Gov. Slaton and Senator Smith

Editor The Georgian.
Your graceful challenge for
free and full discussion Of The
political situation i'm Georgia, ana
your open suggestion or Govern
or Slaton as his own successor,
or Governor Slaton for the uueN-
plred term i'm the United States
Senate and Senator smith al his
own successor az the best means
ot carrying out your announced
policy Of peace. would be well
enough If il We're not fun OF i'm
prisoned storm ana chained light
ming.
Governor Slaton as his own
successor viii impress the aver
age Georgian Just how the ale
jractve optimism OF the ever
engaging author of the editorial
foresees peace in tie suggestion
OF Governor Slaton FOR the uneN-
l.AEA s7NIla N' yes l4l| NAL W I.AhI
there are already two able en-
tries. with the third waiting ON
the ring Of the bell. is rather per
picking to the vision or tho aver
age political seer
Governor Slatou was elected AS
The leader Of one wing ~ tho
marty in Georgia and he can Only
hope to retain command NJ thN
forces comprising that wing hN
carving the flag in opposing bal
ne 10 tho leader or the other
wing. For him TO sidestep cou-
test with senator Smith, and
elect 10 battle with lis lieuteu
ants. would not be relished b. The
men behind the guns He might
win this Is problematicai bnt
he would forfeit leadership, which
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-24
C>T ANTI IIT@T DJ-TTT NJCE
BY MRS. FRANK LEARNED.
Author Of Etiquette In New York To-
day"

out of what We ourselves are.
There must be the genuine thing
back in our minds. the integrity OF
intention which aims toward the
highest ideals.
II is not 50 much what we say
as what We arc that matters. Tn
conscious influence is often better
than many words
We must be sincere, generous,
conside,ate. gracious. courteous.
We must learn the art 81 living
FOR and with one another, and
must discipline ourselves IN
thoughtfui Kindness. Interest In
others. whole-hesrted delight In
their happiness and Willingness
10 show our interest and pleas
urc.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-24

IS preferable even in defeat
WHY should Senator smith be
unopposed' DO YOU think tt COM
s.stent with the policy Of the
Hearst papers. that are fighting
the Washington Administration
on the questions OF canal tolls
and Mexican intervention TO ad-
Noeate peace through the i'm
dorsement NJ a Senator who n,
with Mr. Wilson on these issucs'
True, Senator Smith voted FOR
free tolls ON the passage Of the
Panama bill. but he is ready Ia
vote TO repeal the laws he aided
I'M passing, now that Mr.. Wilson
insists upon Il,
lf We must have peace, why
NOT make II nation-wideo why
fight important votes OF Sens
tor iu Washington and advocate
the election of that Senator u
Georgia
Then Your suggestion though
kindly made, really places Gov
eruor station iu am attitude that
would seriously nJurc him with
~ following that has been trained
90 battle for It's leaders u would.
lf adopted suggest "a cordial uu-
dcrstaudIug between Governor
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-24

ling, Will know how 20 accept
praise I'm the right way and viii
act up TO the estimate put upon
them. aud will be helped toward
the next endeayor
s word Of cheer will never hurt
a man woman but VIII give
new energy and hope
I'M life's many relationships the
need liz tu he human. TO trA To- dis
cover what Is most needed and 10
give it gladly We need 10 cult.-
waite the understanding heart
Human beings are not made ~
stone. but are living spirits Per
sanal kindness and sympathy are
~ vita Importance to them. Re
lauuuships worth having grow