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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
RICHMOND MAN
TO HILL CITY MEN
Representative of Exchange En-
lists Farmers Union in Mort
gage Tax Reform Movement.

The executive committee of the
Farmers Educational and Co-opera-
tive Union held quite a protracted ses-
sion last week at Lynchburg and map
ped out much important business for
the future. Its president extended
special invitation to the Richmond
Real Estate Exchange TO send a rep
resentative to meet with them and to
inform them about the proposed
amendment of the laws on the mort
gage tax President Funston, of the
local exchange, sent the chairman of
the Legislative committee, lie Roy T.
Brown, of this city. In speaking of
his visit yesterday. Mr.. Brown said he
had never met a finer or more intclli-
not an ordinary man among them, but
all were the peers OF any In ability,
character and worth, and were repre-
septativ men i'm the broadcast sense.
well-informed. progressive and actu-
ated by the highest patriotic motives.
Primarily. they were there in tho in
terest of their union, but looking rs
we'll for the greatest good to the larg-
est number.
My distinguished audience" said he,
was composed in part OF such men as
James Cauthorn, member OF the
House; a. b. Thornhill, Bent Creek,
Va; D. NJ. Blankenship, Naruna; Sena-
tor IL. 1h.l NsanHaWay, Gulnea AitIlS, Va
(by the way. the president of the
union); c. L. Jones, Carysbrook. and
many others whose names l cannot
recall now"
An expert stenographer was on hand,
who took down the entire proceedings.
including Mr. Browns lecture. which
ought to be printed, but 1t Is too long
for these columns. However, 1t lis SO
comprehensive in Its scope, and in tho
treatment of the mortgage tax ques-
ton, 1t should be printed and circu-
lated in pamphlet form Many ques-
lions were propounded to Mr.. Brown.
which appeared to have been satisfac-
torily answered. and one or tho most
CONTINUED On Sixth Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
VIRGINIA SHOW IN
THE MIDDLE WEST
Norfolk and Western Road Adj
vertising Land of Promise
in Other Regions.

The Norfolk and Western Railway,
through It's industrial and agricul-
tural department, is doing some good
advertising for Virginia in the Middle
West. The following from the New
ark, Ohio. Advocate reads well, even il
some OF the figures are a little off:
y glimpse Of the Land of Promise,
the modern Canaan glorious stretch
of rich territory. overlooking with an
abundance of opportunities, as yet only
weakly developed even though situated
in the heart of the progressive Eastern
Statcs-is to be seen in the exhibition
of the agricultural and industrial de-
velopment department of the Norfolk
and Western Railway, on display i'm 16
Arcade.
The exhibit comprises n collection
OF average specimens OF the fruit and
grain products of the vast territory ex-
tending from the heights of the grand
old Blue Ridge and Allegheny Noun
tain ranges. with their 5000 feet ele-
vation, on down through the fertile
Shenandoah Valley and the Piedmont
District, until the broad cXpanse of
beautiful farm land spreads its length
to tho sea level on the East. taking in
tho States of Virginia and North Caro-
lima
'In Virginia alone there are $4,000
600 acres of land susceptible of cult
walton, only about 100000 of which
are under cultivation. These broad
territories of rich old plantations have
been deserted since the war days.
Thousands of the Virginia farmers,
who have become independent and com
Portable, have betaken themselves to
the cities and now these millions OF
acres OF farm land are awaiting the
advent OF settlers willing TO take adj
vantage of the great opportunities
held in store for them by the naturally
productive soil of the entire region.
Railroads and other opponents of
this agricultural development have dis
couraged whirlwind land booms In the
state with the hope that normal
growth that will he permanent. in it's
results will find nrogress. That this
course has been wise is now evident
from the influx of homeseehcrs. who
are beginning 10 realize the POSSIBLE
tiles of territory.
Scientific agriculture is being en-
couraged 1t Is taking hold in vir-
ginia and North Carolina. in the de-
velopment of their crops OF cotton.
peanuts. corn. wheat, alfalfa. tobacco.
rare quality of apples grapes. figs, and
in fact, all the natural fruits. yet
not enough by far to supply the de-
mands OF the adjacent markets of New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington. not to mention the
smaller and thickly populated inland
cities OF the region, any OF which may
be reached within period very short
by fast freight and express service"
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
CAPT. BALLANGER THINKS
 ESKIMOS CUSTOM BEST

Trial marriages among the natives Of Alaska under the ancient tribal customs work cut better than the mo dern system Is the opinion of Com mander J. c. Ballinger of the revenua cutter Bear.
 In his annual report to the treas ury department, Commander Railing CT says that either proper facilities for obtaining divorces in Alaska should be provided or greater caution should be exercised in marrying the motives under the Alaskan code
 The difficulty appears to lie in the Inability of the natives to properly distinguish between their own trial marriage customs and the binding tie oi the white mans ceremony.
 "They are quite easily persuaded" reports Commander BaIlingcr. "to' b. married in the white mans fashion, often without giving it the considera tion 1t deserves. Should the parties tfereto desire to change their minds trey do not fully realize the frmness of the legal tie which binds them and seen to be unable to understand the
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
THIS STOMACH REMEDY HELPS YOUR FRIENDS

Almost every day some grateful per- son comes into our store and tells us ot benefits received from the use of Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. Knowing Tow much good they have done others and knowing what they are made of, We feel sure they will help you. So great is our faith in them that we urge you to try them entirely at our risk. with our personal promise that If they don't do all you expect them to do and make your stomach com fOrtable and healthy and your diges- ton easy, we'll hand back your money.
 We couldn't endorse anything any more strongly than we do Rexall Dys- pepsia Tablets. Containing Pepsin and Bismuth, two of the greatest di- gestive aids known to medical science. they sOothe the stomach, check heart hurn and distress, promote a natural flow of the gastric juice, and help reg ulate the bowels. Remember, if they don't make your digestion so easy and comfortable that you can eat whatever you like whenever you like, we want you to come back and tell us and get y"ui money Sold only at the more than 1000 Rexali Stores. and in this town only at our store Three sizes, 25c. 5oc and $1.oO.-Butler, ,Mauro O., Nome, Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
AT THE NEW EAGLE.

Heinrich erOs,' Apollo Beer on draught, also Select" by the bottle or case.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02

Mining Editions ready for ma ing 1t the Nugget office, 55c.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02

necessity for IEegular divorce. whic, it must be stated, cannot be legally obtained at any place nearer than Nome.
 The difficulties of the trip and the distances are often prohibitive hence they consider themselves free to form other ties which, as legally married rersons, brings them in violation of the law"
 Commander Ballingers commentary on tho Alaska matrimonial situation is the result of the arrest of Daniel Nkok of Point Hope who entered upon a trial marriage after having q regular knot tied.
 "l consider this case" reports Com mandcr Balluger "as illustrative If the evil effects caused bv the actioa of the missionaries in Alaska in seek ing to substitute white mons morals and marr1igo customs for the satis- factory native customs of marriage
 Juneau Empire. .... .....
 Mining Editions ready for ma ing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Commissioners Court for the Precinct of Fairhaven, district of AL a>ka, Second Division. In Probate.- In the matter of the estate If Thomas Smith. deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, the administrator of said estate. to the creditors of, and to all persons having claims against said deceased to exhibit their claims. with the necessary vouchers, within six (s) month from the date of this notice to the said administrator at his office at Eeering in said district and division. Dated at Deering, Alaska, this 18th day of February, A. D., 1914.
 ALFRED KEPNER.
 Administrator. hurs
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
HUNDREDS RUSH TO
 SEIZE RADIUM LANDS
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 DENVER, April l.--lIundreds are rushing to the radium lands in Colo rado and Southern Utah in an effort tc head off the government in it's plan t. withdraw the vacant lands from entry.
 The rush began last week when It was considered definite that the. pro- tests gainst Secretary Lanes plan quiet, and did not become known until had failed. The movements was kept tC day. Grand Junction is the center emong the Nomeites ho gather around
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
with the James property.

Whitehorse-Work on the Pueblo has been partly closed down. only A men the usual 75 being still at work. ' he company intends to do nothing but development work this winter, consequently will not need so many men.
 The trail to Klaune Lake Is in first cIass shape and two-horse teams are hauling 4,5OO pounds without trouble. The W. P. and Y. route have S8 horses on the trail to Chisana rom the lower end of that lake and expect to land there before the first of the year. In the event of the lake not Icing frozen over there Is a barge lying there to transport stun to the
 pposite shore. According to those who have been over the. trail at no point Is there any high summlts ur G.aclers to cross. The haul from here to Chisana Is about the same as from here to Dawson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02

COrdova-The James claims in the Shushanna distr',t have been sold to Funk Manley. J. J. Price and F '
 lives for $5OOOOO. W. E. James and h's partners made the first discovery i.i this district and took out about SS5.cOO the past season. This sale will stimulate the interest in the new dig fines The new owners have pur-
 chased other claims in that district and will work these in connection
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02

Fairbanks.-With the proposed new mill on the Fish creek property there will be IA stamp mills in the Fair banks district, and the miners expect that most of these will be running full time next summer. The mills which are already constructed are: Hudson brothers, a two stamp Nissen mill, on above Ester creek; 500 mine one small 3-stamp and one large 2 stamp mill, situated. on upper Dome creek; Rainbow mine, Straub rapid stamp mill, Furstenau property, a Lit tic Giant stamp mill at the head of Fairbanks creek; ReXall mine, 9 stamp lIendy, situated at the head of W of creek; Chatham Mining Co, 4- stamp Hendy situated on Chatham creek; Willis property, 5-stamp Hen dy situated near Chatham Mining Co.'S mill; Rhoades- Hall mine. 5-stamp Hcndy mill, situated on Bedrock creel. Cinema mill, 1O-stamp Hendy, at Chena Fairbanks test mill, situated Cn Garden island; Newsboy. 5-stamp Htndy, head of Cleary creek; Too Nana, 2-stamp Nissen. Willow creek The Newsboy crushed 400 tons of ore in October A new scraper will be installed at the Ryan & Lundberg ground on 1 hnIou L'airhanIo ,,,oot, where prospecting has shown an av-I craze of $1 to $1.5O per square foot 2f bedrock. On ? below, operators are preparing for next season.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
SCHOONER LOST
 ON UNGA ISLAND
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service -,
 VALDEZ. March @1.. Marshal Hrcn- n' man today received wireless mes sage from Judge Ddriffeld At I'ng2 stating that the fishing schoou"r Dia- mond had been wrecked on Bird isl- .>nd, one of the ShumaEin group, on February and that the crew of ten had all escaped to the islands. and had latcr been brourht to- Unga reaching there yesterday.
 The crew are heing cared for hv the government and will he shipped L." Seattle on the first steamer from tEr westward No boat win go to I'm alaska uniiI ,th" next trip of the Sampson
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
AT THE NEW EAGLE

Old LOwis Hunter Rye and thS Fa moIs Athsrton Bourbon, ~hiskoys. Distilled spring 1904 1905 bought in bond and reduced to 90 per cent by U. 8. government, by the bottle gallon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02
ALASKA NOTES
(From Our Exchanges.)

Cordova-During the season of 1913 the Valdez Creek Placer Mines Co. operated on a bank of gravel 11O feet high and 200 feet wide and the clean up gave an average of $l59 per cubic yard in that part above the old work ings. ditch and pipeline was com pleted during the year, and another long pipe to give an additional ca paclty of 5000 cubic yards per 24 hours is being planned by the com pany On Lucky gulch seven miles above this property, there was recov- cred about $3,OOO some of the gold being in the form of nuggets worth from $5 to $6O. A No. Keystone and an Empire drill will be sent in by the company at an early date to prospect the ground near here.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02

UNEXCELLEp NEWS SERVICE. Of the Nome Daily Nugget. $2.OO per month delivered to. your homes every night before o'clock
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02

Skagway-~H. w. Heidman of the Granby Mining Shelter and Power 'mpany has gone to Hadley to start improvement work on the Mamie mine which they recently purchased. He will rebuild the tram from the mine to the waters edge, after which work oh the mine will begin.
 It is reported that rich placer dis cc' cry has been made at Dugdale ten miles north of here, by George Stev- CTS, Qn old prospector. The gravel yields an ounce per day to one man w' rkin& with pick and shovel. There .is pay dirt on three creeks on that vicinity. iwIb,r have stampedr I ff,m here L" the strike.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-04-02

Knik-Captain Nelson of the schooner T. c. IIm reports the dis oovcry of large deposits of high grade anthracite coal on the Knik
 river Captain Nelson says that the ccal is easily accessible to deep water aEd is ideally located for mining. H" visited the coal fields and sampled the coal which he found of excellent quality.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30

got passports, and to the chief OF police
to get pernis de soujourn, which were
necessary TO escape arrest
Fear of a siege in Paris drove us
every day TO the American Express office,
and we stood in line for hours trying to
get steamship accommodations. After
days OF waiting we got second-class
tickets on the steamship Chicago Of tho
French line. sailing from Havre.
Charters an Auto.
Then the main difficulty was TO get to
Havre. We heard only cattle trains we're
running. 50 we chartered an auto from
the Packard company at a cost of N6O,
and made a wild cross-country flight to
the port At every town and city, and
often between, we were halted by French
soldiers who, after looking at our pass
ports, allowed us to pass on.
1T took us seven hours to get to Havre.
Then we were told that in all probability
neither the Chicago nor the France would
sail for some weeks, as Il was feared that
German cruisers were patroling the
waters off the coast.
Admiral Dame OF the English navy
was ct the port disembarking 10000 Eng
lish soldiers and we met his aide-de-
camp. Captain Chester Peele. who proved
to be an English friend. He got us first
class accommodations on the France,
which were much better than the second
cabins we had on the Chicago.
Escorted by Cruisers.
'In a few days we learned that we
we're to proceed under escort OF several
British cruisers. We left Havre without
regret, and made an eventless trip across
the Atlantic. With us on the boat war
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
Belgian Soldiers
Tell of Fall of Namur

FOLKEsToNE. Aug es.-(via London.
4:O5 a. MIA number of Belgian wounded
from NAmur have arrived here. but 1t is
difficult TO get any connected account Of
the fight there. They say the Germans
bombarded continually from Friday TIL
Sunday and they believe It was the
superiority in long range, OF the German
guns which gave them the victory.
On Saturday German shell exploded
in Marchouvelette fort and put the larg-
est gun and one six-inch gun out Of ac-
lion. Two hundred Belgian soldiers. while
trying to escape, were practically an
INFLATED by German shrapnel and ma
chine guns.
On Sunday ammunition ran short IN
some of the forts and more was sent for,
but the town fell at midday Sunday be-
for IL arrived. The Belgian soldiers made
a splendid retirement. which was covered
by the French troops
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30

Mrs. Annie Wilson Howe, a sister Of
President Wilson During the trip 5000
was raised among the passengers for the
American Red Cross society. II was the
largest sum ever raised for such pur-
pose on an ocean steamship. There was
no attempt made TO disguise the ship, as
II was felt that the convoy was sufficient
protection.
I'VE left many friends in Parts. They
were much worried over their predica-
ment. Only our courage, money and
knowledge of the French language en-
abled us 70 get out of the country II It
hadn't been for those things we would be
there yet, ] believe
Mr.. Crawford, who is now in Omaha,
said that he was at no time worried about
Mrs. Crawford; that he received two ca
bles from her that she was safe and had
gold, and he knew she was fully capable
Of taking care of herself. lie added that
il he had been with his wife and in COM
rand they would probably have been the
last ones out Of France.
"I am mighty sorry no said that I was
not there to see at first hand these great
movements, which we have all known
were bound to take place. certainly
would not have rushed for home but
would have gone TO Madrid or some neu-
trail place and learned something any
way" snid Mr. Crawford.
Mrs Crawford left In Paris Miss Nancy
Battin of Omaha and Miss Helen Epler
professor in vassar college. with whom
Mrs Crawford had several times lived
abroad. They may have TO stand siege
AS fellow passengers on the France were
Mr.. and Mrs, Alex Flick Of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
RUSSIANS LOSSES
ARE NOT GIVEN OUT
Arrival of Wounded in Moscow and
st, Petersburg Indicate Heavy
Toll in the Fighting,
FEARFUL COST OF GALLANTRY
wIthhOIdinR of Lists OF Dead Done
with Profound Knowledge OF the
PsychoIoEy OF tho Russian
Character.

Copyright, 1914. by Press Publishing Coz
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2e.-(Speoial
CAblegram to the New York World and
Omaha Bee) Possibly l may have con
Veyed the idea I'm my previous disnatches
that the Russians had a fairly easy task
in east Prussia, as we'll as against the
Austrians. This Ia far from belng the
case, but the absence Of details OF the
fighting makes Il difficult TO realize eN-
actly what has happened.
SO far as the Russian public knows
from official sources the losses have been
entirely ON the side Of the enemy, but the
arrivals OF wounded at hospitals in Mos
COW and St Petersburg indicate defi-
nitely that every step OF the advance In
east Prussia was won by hard fighting.
Up to the last few days, when Russian
strategy demoralized the German armies
and their retirement became rout, there
was no data to assist in forming any es-
innate OF the Russian losses. dead or
wounded.
The gallant charge OF the morse guards
and their capture OF many batteries OF
German field artillery was effected at
fearful cost and many Of the highest
families here are proudly mourning their
dead.
Tho charges recau' Balaolava and tho
charge of the Light Brigade. The wis
dom Of abstainng from any OF tho ac-
counts Of the losses is based upon a
sound knowledge OF Russian psychology
the Russians being moro than most ma
tons inclined TO slacken their efforts
when matters are going we'll. They fail
as often as not, from not following up
an advantage gained. Al the moment
any signs begin to show in Russia OF this
characteristic, it will be time to launch
upon the nation the fearful account OF
casualties, which will move another tidal
wave OF warlikc energy.
Through Russia one fact r. patent.
Russla's losses have been solely in tho
direction which she il richost--of men.
Neither guns, munitions nor supplies have
anywhere been lost. Every barrack yard
is filling again with a constant flow OF
new life OF a quality as rich as can be
found nowhere today but in an agrioul-
tura, country like Russia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-30
STATE DEPENDS ON BABIES
Wife of Iowa Governor Says More
Heed Should Be Paid Them.
W0MEN'S BUILDING DEDICATED
ture at Des MOines Fair Grounds
Opened to Public for the
First Time.
w0MEN's BUILDING DEDICATED
From a staff Correspondent.

CFroin q Staff Correspondent)
DIES MONS. la, Aug. 2s-(special
Telegram. )-For1nal opening and dedica-
ton of the new $4,000 building for women
and children was feature of the first
day OF the state fair. The wife of Gov
ernor Clarke presided and opened the
ceremonies.
when Iowa pays as much attention to
the proper raising of babies as it does
10 raising corn" she said. I'VE will have
the greatest state in the union" There
was en- extended program after which
the specialists commenced scoring the 200
babies entered in the baby health contest.
Taxing Phone Lines.
The state executive council is prepar-
ing to go into court TO compel the county
officials of Benton county TO tax the
farmers telephone lines in that county.
Under the state law all the telephone
lines In the state. no matter what kind
OF lines they are, must be reported to
the state and the state council fixes a
valuation on them. This Is certified back
10 the counties with an order that the
assessment be placed against the limos
and the value be distributed according
10 the location OF the wires. 1t has been
found that for years Benton county has
neglected to do this. The county boaro
merely decided that the farmers lines
are a part of the farms and marked
them ali exempt from taxation. Now
the state will ask the court to order the
spreading OF the values on the books
for five years back and collection OF the
taxes in accordance with law. So far as
known this is the only county that has
kar
Under Court Survey.
The city ordinances Of Fort Madison
relating TO the conduct of the state
prison will be passed on by Judge Hamil-
ton of the Lee county court very soon.
Attorneys argued to Judge Hamilton at
length the validity of the ordinances,
which forbid permitting any convict from
the state prison being found on the city
streets and are intended to prevent the
warden letting convicts work in the city.
The state took the position that these
ordinances are against public policy and
relate 70 a matter wholly within the
province OF the legislature, that OF the
regulation OF the prison and handling OF
the convicts The ordinances are due 10
pressure from the union labor organiEa-
tons desiring to prevent any competition
in cheap labor in the city But the
| warden continues TO make use OF lbO to
800 oonvicts outside prison walls. praoti-
caIly all the time.
Live stock Contracts
Judge Henderson, commerce counsel
forwarded today to the Interstate Com"
merce commission the brief and arsu-
ment in the case brought by western stock
| shippers TO compel a material change in
the form OF the stock shipping contracts
The demand is that the value limitation
be entirely removed from these contracts
so that in case OF loss the company will
be responsible for the actual loss and not
] an arbitrary smaller sum; OF In case this
/ is not done that the limitation be raised