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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-17
The Point is Obscured.

We suppose when Msrse Henry
read the early Kentucky returns. he
exclaimed: ITO hell with the Hop
towns and the Harrodsburgs."-
Houston Post.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
VIRGINIA STATE BUILDING
At FAIR IS DEDICATED
Patriotism Keynote of Exercises in
Building, Which Is Reproduction
of Mount Vernon.
MISS HETH OFFICIAL HOSTESS
Valuable Collection OF Historic Ar
ticles. Relics Of Colonial Days, OH
ExhibitiOn--Addrcs by John T.
Lewis and Others.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l
SAN FRANCISCO. March 26.-Patri-
otism was the Keynote OF the dedica-
ton OF virginia's State building at the
Panama Pacific Exposition. which took
place to-day AS in the building, which
is a faithful representation of the HIS
toric Mount Vernon the home Of George
Washington. so In the dedicatory cere-
monies and the celebration afterward,
history ana tho spirit OF patriotic
pride. played important parts
Dixie" and "My Maryland" were the
two principal tunes played by tho band.
America" however. also had an I'M
portnnt place on the musical program
Miss Mamie Randolph lieth. OF Vir-
Einia and Washington. daughter of an
old Southern family of the Contederacy,
and connected with many of the South
crn social and civil activities. was, as
She has been since the opening OF the
exposition. the official hostess. while
John T. Lewis. OF Virginia, commits
sioner from his State. was the orator
of the day In behalf of his government.
Addresses were also delivered by Will
liam Bailey Lamar. United States Com
missioner: Governor Hiram w. John
son, of California. and Mayor James
Rolph, Jr.. of San Francisco y bronze
plaque was presented by the officials
Of the exposition to the Virginia com
mission, commemorative OF their con-
tribution to the expositions success.
The building. as well as It's contents.
at once transports the visitor into the
pcp-od long gone by. when wigs and
nee-breeches. tea parties and tallow
candles were in vogue.
Most OF the objects in the Virginia
Building are the property OF Miss Heth.
who inherited them through long line
OF nncentry and relations. The coiiec-
ton comprises many Of the personal
belongings of George and Martha
Washington. articles of wear, examples
Of Martha Washington's needle work,
jewels and cups belonging to the gem
eral.
There Is n splendid array of Colonial
furniture. rag rugs. tableware ana
china, and in addition n statistical and
Photographic display or Virgnia's cdu-
cational and farming methods.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
Ethical
Talks

broken up and the picnic was for
setten by all save Beth Newton and
Bobhy-nnd, perhaps. Carl Bcllew. Ills
place was not very far away. and no
FOUND many excuses for calling or
the Blisses. When kindly Mrs. Bliss
realized that 1t was her little nursery
Eoverness whom Carl Beilew wanted
to see. she remembered her own days
OF wooing, ana entered whole heartedly
into match making
Dear" said Carl Below one October
day whom he had received Beth's an
swcr. I've loved you from the be-
ginning. but when tasted your cook
ing"
Beth's hand pressed his lips in
silence. She looked up at her splendid.
gallant lover.
"Ah. Carl" she mummured. IT am
such humble little thinS-so un-
worthy OF YOU You might marry
princess---or n QUEEN
Carl threw back his head and
laughed. Then he gathered her closer
In his arms
Il am going to marry n queen" he
protested the queen of cooksl"
Copyright. 1915. By the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
GOMPERS SEEKS TO AVERT
BIG TlE-UP IN CHICAGO
Threatened Strike Would Affect More
Than 100000 Workmcn I'm
Thirty-EOur Trudcs

CHICAGO. March 2G.-Samucl Comp
ers. president Of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor, and Thomas Williams
head Of the building trades depart
ment of the organization, attended q
conference OF union labor leaders here
to-day III an effort to bring peace be-
tween warning factions and prevent
n threatened t!e-up OF building opera
tons In Chicago on May I. when n
number Of agreements with contractors
expire.
The threatened tie-up would affect
more than 100000 workmcn in thirty
four trades. The fathers and plu st err
ers already are on strike The dispute
grows out of the opposition OF a fac
ton led By Albert Alex. business agent
OF the I.athers' Union. to the uniform
arbitration agreement proposed by the
Chicago Building Trades Council
Members of the minority faction in
the council declare they have ten trades
with them in their opposition to the
uniform arbitration plan, and have de-
mandcd that the charter Of the Chicago
Building Trades Council he annullcd
and new organization formed.
President Gompers and Williams lis
tened TO statements from both sides OF
the controversy in executive session.
Then President Gompers addressed the
conference. urging peace. and, at his
suggestion, n committee of ten, five
from each side. was named, in an effort
TO settle the dispute.
IT was announced Mr.. Gompcrs would
remain here until Sunday in the hone
OF bringing the warning factions to-
gether in a peace agreement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
KITES FOR LIFE-SAVERS
DIR. Refill Demonstrated Device OF His
Own Invention.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 26.--Kites
were demonstrated as means OF saving
life yesterday, when DR.. j.. w Refill.
of Alameda. Cal. leaped from the deck
Of the battlcship Oregon into San
Francisco Bay and was towcd safely
to Alcatraz Island. four miles from the
anchorage OF tho war vessel, by n de-
vice of his invention.
The test was made against n strong
incoming tide, but the wind was fav-
orable for the kites.
DR.. Refill is seventy-thrce years old
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
RAILROADS MUST SHOW
RECORDS AND LETTERS
Member of I. G.. G. Holds Information
TX Relevant in Considering Appli-
cntiOn for Nnte InrrcRHc.

cntt0n fOr Nnte increase.
CHICAGO, March 26.-Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Daniels. hear
ing the request OF forty-one Western
railroads for an increase in rates on
certain commodities. ruled to-day that
the railroad officials should produce
records and letters pertaining to the
proposed increase Attorneys for the
packing interests had called on the
railroads to furnish not only records Of
the railroad meetings, at which freight
rates had been discussed, but also cor
respondcnce between the railroad ON
Gals bearing on the subject
The railroads attorneys agreed to
furnish the record of formal meetings.
but objected to supplying the letters.
saying that heretofore the production
of such evidence had led to suits
against the railroads under the Shcr-
man law Commissioner Daniels said
the letters should BIO produced the
railroads taking such precautions to
conceal Identities as would prevent
their being used in any suits lie held
that the Information was relevant in
considering the reasonableness of the
rates.
l." NJ. Hogsctt. general freight agent
OF the international and Great North
crn Railroad. testified to-day that fast
service. heavy refrigerator cars. UNI
certainty of crops, the need for care
ful estimates In advance OF the crops,
and the assembling OF cars justified
higher rates on fruits and vegetables
The special requirements for taking
care OF perishahlc fruits and vegetables
arc costly to the railroads out of all
proportion TO the rates put into effect
years ago" said tho witness. lie said
that one rond had to send 1880 telc-
graph messages to bangle 1886 cars.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
DESCLAUx CONVICTED;
SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON
Former French Paymaster Sentenced
to Solitary Confinement and
Military Degradation.
NAME OFF LEGION OF HONOR
Man Who Was Chief Secretary to
Caiilaux, Whom He Was Minister OF
France, Found Guilty Of Stealing
Military Supplies.

PARIS. March 2G.-Colonel Francois
Desciaux. former paymaster-xeneral I'm
the French army. charged with steal.
Ing military stores, was convicted vo.-
'eiuaS and sentenced TO seven years
so'itarY confinement and military degrn :
dalton. His name was ordered removed
from the list of the Legion of Honor.
Maaame Bechor. the wife OF n Ger
man III whose house the stolen goods
were found. also was declared suiItv
ana sentenced to two years imprison
ment A soldier named VerEcs ac-
cused OF aiding I'm the thcfts, was given
a ohe-Fear sentence. All the other
defendants were declared not guilty
Charles Philippe, counsel for Madame
Bechof. protested against the imputa-
lions that his client had organized In
france spy service. and that at her
country home she had Installed cement
foundations for the emplacement Of
German cannon. Nine. Bechofrs father
and uncle ne declared, had fought for
Franco in 1870. and a number OF her
relations we're doing the same TO day
VI. Philippe also referred 20 Nine
Bcchons work az n nurse and as the
directress Of hospital
Maitre Demangc. counsel for Colonel
DesclauN. declared that Desclaux was
not thief, and said that Desclaux had
furnished him. in confidence. the names
Vi oIncers who had turned over tho
supplies and trophies to him. pes-
claux would not reveal these names.
NJ. Demange said, desiring TO save his
fellow Officers from scandal
Dcsclaux. who formerly was chief
secretary OF Joseph Caillaux, when
Ca'llauX was Minister OF Finance. wus
arrested IN January, charged with
stealing military supplies and sending
them to the home OF Nine Bechofr, one
OF the best-known dressmakers In
Paris. Because OF tho conspicuous po-
htical connections OF Desclaux and tho
prominence OF Nine. Bechofr. tho
charges created sensation
when the court martial assembled
last Monday, ono corner OF the court
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
w oman and Home

her eyes did not wander far from her
plate
AS delightful surprise Beth pro-
ouced steamed apple pudding with
maple syrup. and in token of their
gratitude Andy Smith hastily plucked
punch OF herbs from the rafters and
solennly crowned her with a wreath
OF catnip. the queen of cooks
BY the time the dishes were washed
and put away the sun was shining
outside. The invaders had restored the
house to order and Carl Bellew had
pinned note on the table cover. In
side OF that envelope were folded
cracking barknoies Of such large de-
nomination that old Ned Blake would
never cease TO marvel over the acces-
sion OF riches that made his declin-
Ing days more comfortable
They returned to the scene Of the
camp fire. and all too soon tho three
motor cars arrived. Somehow Mrs
Bliss managed to smuggle Beth and
Bobby in the same car with herself
and Carl Bcllew. and that night when
she went to bed the girl assured her
self that she had rounded out her per-
feet day.
few days later the party had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

from WEAKNESS and brain flag" or
develops a case OF that mysterious all
mont known. for some unsnt,sfnctory
reason. "a neurasthenia. what no or
she needs Is good nerve tonic" and
perhaps food which will build up ana
strengthen the nerves
mere are scores OF alleged nerve
toniCs.' both proprietary nnd "ethir,I /"
on tho market. An .ethicaw remedy
Is one which physicians can BIO pur.
suaaed TO prescribe--and some of us
are very easily pursuaded
iere Is single solitary fact which
nr"es arsament because 1t is backed
SHOWN food or medicine will feed or
p"iia up tho nerves unless II acts pre-
"iseiy the same on every other part
OF the body
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
CONTRACT FOR NEW COTTAGE
AT STATE EPiLEPTIC COLONY

LYNCHBUR G. VA, March 26.-Thc
board OF visitors OF the State Epileptic
Colony has let a contract to B. X.
Stewart, Of Roanoke. for the erection
OF cottage, which has been designed
for the accommodation OF forty ros!-
dents Of the colony. The building,
which Is to be OF brick. will cost ap.
proximntely $4,000, and the contractor
Will begin work on Monday.
w. II. Durham & Co. arc preparing
plans now for an iniirmary for the
colony. The building will be designed
to cost about $1,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

Ncronica-l fear there are many.
many persons in the world lust like
you You cannot go through life with
cut having some special aim or caring
Tor nobody bu, yourself We are more
or legs dependent upon others. TRY
20 overcome your selhsiincss. TRY each
day TO find something TO do for some
one and before you know II you will
have such q light heart and opc az
fuil OF love that YOU will see love and
happiness in everything around YOU.
You can never keep young while your
heart is being eaten up with scltishness
lust smile and let the smile illuminate
YOU: race and make others happy by
its radiance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

room resembled an army storehouse.
There wcro packages of cofreo. tents,
trophies OF war. big shclls and helmets
making. perhaps, ton OF material.
All these were found In tho homo Of
Nine. Bechon and were brought In
as evidence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

Inc BARRIER uses the towels rung out
III not water, placing them over the
face to open the pores OF the skin: he
then rubs the cold cream or nutrient
gently Into the open pores until i, 10
almost all absorbed; the face IS then
gently wiped off with a soft towel; ;
then the cold water applications are
used TO close the pores. powder I'm
!shc3 the mans toilet
Many men come directly from the
barber shop after going through n
thorough treatment Of massage win
creams and lotions and md fault with
their wives for using powder.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
Inconsistent Man
by LILLIAN RUSSELL,

copyright. 1915. by Lillian RusscllD
Man is wont to smile when ne hears
OF woman's efforts to Improve the skin
OF her face and the hair of her head It
aHnscs him. Sometimes he Is sarcastic
or cynical. or again lie resorts TO ridi-
culc In his superior sort Of way he
assumes 20 look with pity upon the wo-
man whose pride leads her 10 spend
,ine and money on her complexion and
hair
But take Il census of the barber shops
ana tHen count the women in the beauty
parlors. The men with hot or cold
towels on their faces or the def fingers
OF the barber carefully massagIng cheek
ana scalp Will vastly outnumber the
women In the beauty parlors. The shave
yes, OF course. that Is necessary; but
now many men leave the barber's chair
without the odor OF a tonic on their
hair. tho cheek and brow clear and
United by the fingers Of tho masseur, the
electric vibrator. or the skin made soft
ny applications OF hot or cold water and
lotions, 10 Say nothing of the use Of
powder and creams
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
Questions and Answers

=, prescription For Helpless Husband:
MRS. r. NJ. writes: My husband would
nHe TO Know what will relieve him
ache and constipation.
HepiE-Get sot OF boxing gloves
ana put him through his PAGES once
DAY. Make him get down on the
moor with You and turn summcrsets
s s Try the head stand. Feed him
johnny cake and buttermilk Don't iat
MIN smoke more than four short ones
Il oaE. And be sure he sleeps with his
windows open and his mouth closed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

H. y. M.-You weigh about twenty
pounds TOO much for woman of your
height and years It will not take lono
10 dispose OF those twenty poundg IL
you VIII persist In exercising every
cay. The rolling method is excellent
Tor reducing hips and the EPSON salts
solution may be used on the fishy parts
OF the body You should also carefully
'o'imw the reducing dietary. which I
shall be glad to send TO YOU on roccint
OF n stamped. addressed envelope.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
Lillian Russelr. An,,x.,s

Selina-Did any ono say you were
unRatnly. Selma? Why should you feel
that You are? You nre probably n lit :
tie sclf-conscious. which is the result
OF being nervous. Try not to think
about Yourself at all. People probably
never notice the way you walk They
might be adm;ring your fresh rosv
color. or they may hc thinking what
pretty hair you have, or what n
pretty. animated face you have Carry
yourself well, hold up your chin. keen
sour shoulders back, and every one
viii admire you for your perfect car
riage.
Maude--W Wand movements are good
Tor reducing q fat back. You can take
broombtick and use II as you would n
wand Place tho broomstick across the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
Death Penalty Abolished.

NASHVILLE, TENN, March 26.-The
Senate passed bill abollshing the
death penalty In Tennessee. The bill.
which makes two exceptions in crimi-
nal assault cases and in case OF life
term convicts who commit murder, now
goes to the Governor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

All Saints Episcopal Church Guild
will hold an Easter sale OF fancy arti
cles, candies and other goods at 3l@
East Broad Street to-day from to
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
or black velvet ribbon and has six
small canoes and u silk tasseI.

any dr"E store or department store
Shampooing often enough TO keen ,bo
scalp clean Is the best thing to prevent,
or overcome dandruff Once i'm two
weeks Is not too often. but you must
he careful to dry the hair Thoroughly
A shampoo with tar or snlphur sonn
liz the best.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

0. would not criticise the men. They
are wise. Under tho guise of shaving
they do their massaging and secure
their share OF the cosmetics and lotions
and attention 10 both face and scalp.
Nhiie they smile at the gentler sex the
odor of the tonic still rises from their
mar ana the massaginE tints their
checks.
Many women would be wise II they
followed more closely the example OF
men. The barber knows water values.
win the hot and cold towels he whips
the skin into excellent condition. Just
az readily he resorts to massage to en-
iiVcn. clear. and clean It. With patience
ne invigoratcs tho scalp and his expert
hahns are liberal In tho use Of cosmet-
ics' lotions. astringents. and tonics. But.
! over and above ALL lie knows water
values. His hot towels cleanse tho skin
| ana the cold water closes the pores,
while either or both tend to keep the
dermis and cpidermis in excellent CON
dition and fine appearance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
For a Young Girl.

shoulder blades and hold firmly with
the hands. then bend forward, back
wards. and sideways Practice this
two or three times n day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

Superfluous Hair: Can superhuous
mar be permanently removed by the
eiectric needle? Is 1t dangerous? Is
1t expensive?
hcpiE-1es. IT Is tedious. somewhat
expensive, not dangerous in skilled
hands and leaves no scars
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27
DR.. Bra ly's r. ealth Tall
Nerve Food and Nerve Tonie..

The American public likes TO bo
treated 70. weak ncrves There ia n
confirmed delusion that when n man
or woman gets run down" and surf.rs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

Look Out for This Fellow, Girls:
Would II be advisable for Il man who
wears toupce to marry n girl who
admires his hair without knowing that
lie bought it,
Reply-We can say that II we were
the girl 1t would be bad for his health.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

Wanted, Book About l'rccklcd Red
Heads. c. J. Il. postcards with a type
writer. The normal person has dark
hair and clear complexion. What Is
the cause of frectles and rcd hair?
Do you know of any authoritative book
on this subject?
Reply-Does any one really knOw?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-27

>. Ill should use an EYEBROW pencil
II were YOU. You can procure one AT
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-05-21
RESPECTS
NEUTRAL VESSELS
SUBMARINE COMMANDERS GET
ORDERS TO LET ALONE-BER-
Inns WAR ZONE RULING.

WHSnInSQn.
Ambassador Gerard. notified the Unit
ed States that submarine commanders
had been specifically instructed not
to harm neutral vessels not engaged
in hostile acts, and that Germany
would pay damages to such ships in
the war zone.
Neutral ships carrying contraband
will be dealt with, the announcement
says, according to the rules of naval
warfare. II neutral ships are acciden-
tally damaged in the val zone, Ger.
many will express its regret and pay
damages without prize court proceed
ings.
The German government justifies
its submarine warfare on the grounds
that England is threatening to starve
the civilian population of Germany
by prohibiting neutral commerce In
food stuffs and other necessaries.
In previous communications Ger
many has disclaimed responsibility
for any harm that might hefall neu-
trail vessels venturing into the war
zone.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-05-21
Second Aibino Snake Found.

What is reported to be the second
albino snake ever found, and the first
ever caught alive and watched careful.
~ Tor purposes Of scientific study as to
characteristics and habits, was given
to Professor storer OF the department
OF V~ertebrae zoology, by a farmer who
1ound 1t In the country near Berkeley.
Cal. The snake is about the size Of
the ordinary gopher snake, but 10
naalheo by the entire absence Of color.
ms peculiar reptile, which has a sort
OF nesny hue with a bit of a pinktish
tinge' is being closely watched BY the
members OF the class who frequent
the museum OF vertebrate zoolorv for
any developments Of unusual ch.r,n
teriati0A
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-05-21
Strength of FLY.

An Englishman has made many ex.
perlments with various insects, such
as caterpillars, tleas, butterflies and
flies, which show how extraordinarily
strong these insects are.
A bluebottle fly weighing 1928 of an
ounce was hitched by a thread to a
tiny wagon and drew a total weight
OF a little over six ounces, or practic.
ally ITO times it's own weight a
caterpillar %harnessed In a similar man.
ner pulled rs times It's own weight.
"A strong man with a like equip-
ment OF large size can at most move
but ten times his own weight.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-05-21
100000 ITALIANS
ARE ON THE BORDER
SALANpRA CABINET WILL az
RETAINED WITHOUT ANY
CHANGE.
GI0tiTn. STILL OPPOSES
Former Premier Believes That ftaiv
Can Squeeze Enough Territory
Fro Austria to Satisfy Her.
Geneva

Geneva
A telegram from Lugano> a Swiss
city near the Italian border, says that
italy now has 100, 900 soldiers mo.
bilized and equipped.
II Is said Austria has c~onfiscated
the property Of the Rothschilds, as
well as that of various English,
French and Russian families.
Rome
Oficial announcement was made
here that King Victor Emmanuel had
declined to accept the resignation of
Premier Salandra The Salandra cab
met Will be retained without change.
The announcement was received will,
great rejoicing, and manifested in ia.
vor Of war.
The delay In making the official an
nouncement is said to have been due
to efforts 10 bring about closer co-ope-
ration among the various parliament.
tary sections. During the interval the
king received a number Of prominent
statesmen. One was Deputy Admiral
Pettolo, former minister Of marine.
The Tribuna says there is a story
that Premier Salandra will enlarge his
cabinet by Including Signor Bettolo
and Signor Pantano, former minister
Of agriculture. Pantano as the repre-
sentative M the radicals.
It 3 asserted that Former Premier
Giolitt VII make a public statement
that III hi believed It possible to Cd.
.tatx 4 Austria concessions sufh.
sa&ssst wal. bat thet once war
Is inev
ForaAh nister sonnino received
Paron HtE'von Macchio, temporary
Austrian GinbassaCor at Rome.