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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
MABEL ROBERTS.
ruthsille. Va. June /. 1915.

Affectionateiy.
MABEL ROBERTS.
Ruthviiie. Va. June /. 1915.
Dear Aunt Nancy have just fin
tshed reading THE story of Spring"
beautiful story by Earl H. shuman. on
the r. V. j. c. page think the prizes
we're awarded to the right members
should have voted for Mabel Roberts
and Alice Thomas had written, but
WAS unable TO do 90 last week My
school closed May 81. Examinations
came the week before. ! got ninety Ave
on arithmetic, ninety-six on spelling.
ninety eight on geography. and ninety
on three other studies. These are all
except reading, on which / got ninety
ave. Next year will be In the eighth
grade Summer will soon be here. IL
seems 10 me that spring has lasted
only few weeks, Please tell the "oid
Gray Goose that this weather 10 very
suitable for hsm to take walk, 30 to
20 on long one and he need not hurry
back, for r. want you to lock at the
story that ISenciose while he is away:
The roses are nearly all gone now.
went to visit one of my friends one
afternoon a few days ago; she gave me
q large bunch of garden mignonette.
poppiea, pinks and peonies. | thought
about you and would like to have sent
them by parcel post. but they would
have wfthered before reaching you.
have . small he'd of mixed flowers and
= row OF suntiowers I win close row
With love-. EMILY BL.AYToN.
Ashland. Va. June 3, 1915.
my Dearest Aunt Nancy will write
70 you this morning. as II In raining
vary hard The contest was fine. wasn't
ii, Aunt Nancy. Heartiest congratufa-
tons to the prise winners. ] am send
] mig IN drawing. which hope TO see
On the page Sunday. Best wishes to
you and ali OF the cousins.
loving niece,
ssA's GuRLISE FoGG
NV Dear Aunt Nancy will try
and write TO you today TO let you hear
from me. think the contest was
jnst fne. don't YOU Aunt Nancy
Hearty congratulations 10 the prise
winners, wish 7 had been one. I
am sendanr in drawing. Tell the -oid
Gray Goose" TO take nap while you
CHRISTINE Foaa.
cwenton, Va, June 8. 1915.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
DALLAS DAHL.
ranrnn Va

Capron, Va.
Dear Aunt Nancy IL have not writ
ten to You in a long time, My school
closed the Ord and 4th Of June. We
will start on our examination next
Thursday. I have written a story TO
send YOU this week, and hope will
see II in the paper I think the draw
ings last week were fine. / hope the
Old Gray Goose IL asleep when this
letter comes to you.
Your niece,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

E1tHH MifIss w. May ~. IvIh.
Dear Aunt Nancy.-I have been
reading your Juvenile Circle for some
time. have enjoyed reading u. ana
would like TO Join n am going
see In the paper. win close now.
Tour niece,
INEz SWEET.
p. E.-piease send me d badge.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
Answer 10 f,harafie.
Lillian.
Answer In Trees

RUTH JENsoN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
Answer TO Word Square.
Ansuer tn ,Iumhlesi Cities.

Indianapolis 2. Constantinople; 8,
Shreveport; 1, Sacramento. 5. Phila-
deiphia.
LOUIS DAHL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
Answers IN Georr.phx Puzzle

Answers 10 Geography Puzzle.
/. st. James: z. Huron 3, Lake
Eagle; 4. Madison. 8. Florence, g..
Jackson; Z, Clinton: s, Virginia
CHANDLER MORRIS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

Answer to Hidden Name.
Alice.
LUCILLE ALLpOPT.
Answer to Sentence in Figures.
II am very warm"
MADELINE AI.LPORT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
From your niece,
EI1SY MINOR.

McKenney. va. June /. 1918.
Dear Aunt Nancy,---My! but we had
. page nearly crowded with letters.
] read them al, and enjoyed them
very much. I congratulate Miss Ma
bel Roberts and Miss Alice Thomas
very rnuch for winning the prizes In
the contest just ran down TO the
train and saw 4 whole train Of sol
oilers going TO the ''Old Confederate
Reunion In Richmond. They were
and playing and haying q good
time. Hoping this letter win be In
print. am s4sy
Your loving nephew, ..@.s
&. ALBERT DOYLE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
Answer.

Elect. deBar. thoughts aboUt dis
Continuing work. 3savenlsE Circle:
q, 3. Tucker.
BY r. A. GRAY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
MARY DREwRY.
Dillwyn. VA. Nav 10. 1918.

Dillwyn. Va. May 30. 1918.
My Dearest Aunt Nancy ou will
excuse me for being brief this time.
for have been busy ever since school
closed. but have Just gotten back from
a trip TO the beautiful Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia. i have never had
a better time In all my life. for can
say | have seen the wonders OF the
world We saw the Monticello Noun
tains; In fact. we climbed them. And
also went upon the Blue Ridge
Mountains, and then we could look
down and see that beautiful coun-
try. We left last Monday morning
and reached Staunton about o'clock.
Came through Charlottesville. but did
not stay long. We went twenty some
miles other side OF stanton Say.
Louis, IL You will write up your trip
to Chesterfield. maybe i will write up
mine TO the valley
I wish so much / was down to at
tend the Reunion: guess some OF the
cousins will come. We also went to
the Memorial Day In Staunton. They
had IL earlier on account OF the Re-
union In Richmond. I was sewing
q few days ago and ran a machine
needle through my ffngsr. bat II In
better now. I am. indeed, glad TO see
Annie Gannaway has not forgotten us.
Write often, Annie. we are always
glad TO hear from you. -.
Aunt Nancy. please excuse this pen
ell; would write with ink. but haven't
any at present. Well. I must close.
for I expect am making this too
long Love to you and all the cousins.
am
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

ANNIE LEE KELLER,

ANNIE LEE KELLER.
p. S.--Say Louis. was In Farm
willie about six weeks ago and intend
ed coming to see you all, but thought
you and Dallas were at school. I am
coming next time, IL can.
T. X
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
owenton. Va. Nav al, 1918.

Owenton, Va, May IT. 1918.
Dear Aunt Nancv.---How are you
today? ! have wanted TO write to you
for week or more. but kept waiting
until now. May Join the ". J. CT
And do you have to pay? II ! have
to pay anything. and can join, please
write mo word. arm ten years old.
I win have TO stop. / will. try to get
something by the next time. Good
evening.
From your niece,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

NY Dear Aunt Nancy will try
and write TO you today TO let you hear
from me think the contest was
fnsf fine don't you Aunt Nancy ?
Hearty congratulations TO the prise
winners. wish 7 had heen one. I
am sending in drawing. Tell the "old
Gray Goose" TO take q nap while you
are looking at 1t.
~ CHRISTINE FoGG.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

Dear Aunt Nancy.--T will drop you q
Zine or two. ~ ] have got time to
write. am sending 4 few drawings
ma pushes Mabel Roberts. congrat-
t3Ate you and Alice Thomas on your
rood work: and Louis. your poetry was
really good IN fact. everybody did
ecod work. think. Wall. 10 long TOR
this time. ROBERT GRAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
CLASS TREE PLANTING
By BLACKSTONE GIRLS
sIseeves Tree" Planted with Touching
Exercises in Closing Week of
Year

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Blackstone. Va, June 5.-The senior
class of Blackstone Female Institute
observed recently with appropriate
and impressive ceremonies the plant
ing of the class tree OF 1915
The tree, christened as THE Reeves
Tree" the seniors dedicated in loving
remembrance to their former prin-
cipal, Rev. Thomas r. Reeves
Just at sunset the students gathered
on the front campus to attend the
exercises = The seniors, dressed in
white, marched across the campus in
twos, and gathered with solemnity
In wide circle about the small tree.
all bowed in silence as a prayer. par
ticularly appropriate to the occasion,
was offered by our dear Mr.. Adams.
The salutation to the tree was given
by the class president, Miss Alice Wal
lace, as follows:
We. the class OF nineteen hundred
and fifteen. by planting today this
tree in love and honor of our former
principal, Rev. Thomas r. Reeves.
do follow a precedent which we hope
the classes of future years will see
tit to follow, too. Oh. Thou Reeves
Tree. grow tall and strong In the
light and warmth of Gods Dressed
sunshine, As the gap rises and sends
forth nourishment and food to thy
branches. may the sweet essence of
truth arise In our hearts. making our
lives richer and better. In the words
OF Lucy Larcom, let me read what we
plant in a tree:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

Ashland. Va. June ., 1915.
my Dearest Aunt Nancy will write
10 you this morning. as IL In raining
very hard The contest was fne. wasn't
III. Aunt Nancy. Heartiest congratufa-
tons to the prize winners. am send
mir IN a drawing. which | hope TO see
on the page Sunday. Best wishes to
you and all OF the cousins.
- A loving niece.
GuRLINE FOGG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

much to join your Juvenile Circle. am
eleven years old. have been reading
the pages very closeiy and enjoyed
them % much SsIk m III / must be-
cone 1 member. You win md enclosed
litt1s drawing and hope to ses IT
ii the page. II II ID good enough. Please
aend. No = badge. Your new member,
MILDRED FLEMING.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
oweaton, Va. June .. 1913

Elisabethtown. n. c.. June 1. 1915,
IS Dearest Aunt Naney.--How are you
xefting along this rainy weather. We
are having some fine sport on the lake
nov. I am sending some drawing and
4 poem which hope, to see In print.
~ Tour loving niece.
r. ALICE THOMAS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
SICK PASSENGER
 GETS GOOD TIP
From Conductor and Later There Are Results. Barks-
 dale Tells How It Was

The following interview is with MT. j.. T. Bardsdale of Third avenue and Seven- teenth street. Birmingham, Ala. salesman for the International Stock Food com pany:
 q have been 10 years salesman for the above concern. Rheumatism got such d hold on me that I had to be assisted on and off the train. I took a conductor s advice the train where I happened to be a passenger, he telling me what Vitaii- tas had done for him and he believed 1t would do .the same for me. l began to notice change from the first few doses of Vitalltas. l feel that I am completely cured of rheumatism and al. the credit is due Vitalitas. To those suffering from acres and pains from rheumatism would suggest. without delay. to begin taking Vitalitas. I have my first person to hear say that Vitalitas has not done them good right from the start"
 MT. Barksdale's advice is good, and if those who suffer with rneumAtism as well as those who are afflicted with chronic disorders of stomach. liver. kidneys, bow els and blood will test Vitalitas they will find in 1t astonishing results. It is be- yond question natures greatest tonic and corrective. wholesome. iree of harmful in gredients and pleasant to take.
 Make 1t a point to see the demonstra- tion today at Averyt's drug store. 109-ll1 Twentieth street, or write there for in- formation. Also for sale by Pegram-Pat- ton Drug company, Bessemer. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
NEW STATE SOCIETY FOR
 MENTAL HYGIENE ORGANIZED

Editor Social Service Department:
 l appreciate the interest you have shown already in the State Society for Mental Hygiene. It is important to get people interested in this movement We feel there is a big field for service to mankind in this. I might say, too, you have been selected one of the directors. The full directory has not been com lleted. Yours, w. D. PARTLOW.
 John W. Abererombie, congressman at large. was chosen president of the State Society for Mental Hygiene organized last week in Tuscaloosa.
 During the past several months a move ment has been going forward looking to the organization of a state society for mental hygiene in Alabama. A commit- tee of Il on organization, composed of five physicians and six laymen, was pro- yided for by action of the Alabama State Medical association at it's meeting in Br- mingham last April
 The organization committee is composed of the following members: Dr. w. D. Partlow. chairman; Dr. ]. T. Searcy, Dr. B l.. Wyman. Dr. w. NJ F'aulk. pr. c. M. Rudolph. Congressman John W. Aber- oromhie. Mrs. F. n. Losey, Mrs. Dupont Thompson, Prof Charles A. Brown. Prof. ]. J. Doster and Prof. James H. Foster.
 The committee met at the Bryce hospi- tai in Tuscaloosa, on the afternoon of June Is and effected permanent organi- zation. All except three of the committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
"Kultur, Lesson for Alabama

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Apropos of culture spelled with a TX" sneers al German "kultur" come with bad grace from Dr. Phillips and others connected with educational mat ters here in Alabama considering the pitiful showing made in that line in our state.
 I pity the man who can't see any thing to admire in German "kultur' with such object lessons as are set before our eyes by this awful war. German training. German efficieuc. German thoroughness and German thoushtfulness are all brought out in bold relief. No mistake about it. The difference between the German and his opponent Is the difference between 'kultur" and the want of 1t. For the German as a man is not physically or mentally superior to the Russia T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
LINER CAMERONIA
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE

London. June 91.--t5;o7 D. m.)-The anchor liner Cameronia under charter to the Cunard line, had narrow escape from submarine on her voyage from New York to Liverpool, according to Peter Fletcher of New York, a saloon passenger. The cameronia arrived Sunday.
 Fletcher says that during the run through the Irish sea, submarine came up and that to save his vessel Captain Kinnard headed the Cameronia straight for the underwater craft. which dived After passing over the spot where the boat went down without colliding with it. Captain Kinnard changed his course and got away safely,
 Fletcher added that the Cameronia's passengers remained cool though many of them saw the periscope of the sub- marine.
 The Cameronia sailed from New York June II for Glasgow by way of Liverpool She had on board about 40 first class pas sengers and many in the second cabin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
Nearly Half of Country Un- der Ban of Prohibition Laws-Illinois Defeats Measures
IDAHO HAS MOST
 RADICAL MEASURE
 IN ENTIRE COUNTRY
Activity of PrOhibitionists Was Noticed In All Legis- latures, According to As sOciated Press Canvass

New York, June 21.-A canvass by the Associated Press of legislative ac- tivity this year in the state iawmaking bodies of the country, most of which have adjourned for the summer. shows that among the subjects which re- ceived notable attention was that of the prohibition or the regulation of the liquor traffic.
 The legislatures of two states en- acted statutory prohibition to become effective this year and eight voted to submit the question of statewide pro- hibtfon to a referendum of the people. Of the latter, two established statutory prohibition to become effective in the meantime. Four states where prOhibi- ton fs already effective passed addi- tionaI restrictive laws and two of the al amendment, prohibition Is to go into effect next year, enacted necessary statutes for its enforcement. In six of the sO-called swet" states, state- wide proposals met defeat. In others questions of local option, transporta- tion and licensing were acted upon.
 The two states where direct prohi- bition laws were passed are Florida and Alabama. Those whose legislatures voted to submit the question to the people are Idaho. Iowa, Montana, South Carolina South Dakota, Utah. Vermont and the territory of Alaska. In Iowa n the state constitution. must be passed by the next succeeding legislature. be- fore the people can vote on it, but the state returned to statutory prohibition meanw hile, through the repeal of the so-called mulct law. Idaho was also made dry" meanwhile through stat utory enactment. In Utah the bill was vetoed by the governor after the leg islature adjourned. In South Carolina the vote will be taken at the election this year, in Montana, South Dakota Vermont and Alaska in 1916; Idaho in 1917
 Effective In Fifteen States
 It will be thus seen that as a meas ure of tine progress Of the cause of prohibition the IS states already in the ranks have this year been enforced by four and the legislati tive way cleared for four others. including Alaska, to join. In the latter event nearly haif the country will have placed the oan on the liquor traffic.
 The new Florida law goes into ef- feet October 1 and prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages except in sealed packages of less than one-half pint each, nor can liquor be drunk on the premises where sold. This applies to ~Ir. c1t ua e a n saloons.
 The Alabama law was passed over the veto of Governor Henderson It becomes operative July l. In addition the legislature enacted an anti-shipping law, which forbids the shipping to an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
LARGE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE
 SOCIOLOGICAL CONGRESS HELD YESTERDAY

were present and enthusiastic interest and belief in the possibilities for good of such a movement was shown by the discussion.
 The following officers were elected: President. John W Ahererombie. former president of the state university, now con gressman at large from Alabama: first vice president, Mrs. F. D. Losey, Tusca- loosa; second vice president Dr. Charles A. Brown, principal Birmingham High school; third vice president, Mrs R. D. Thompson, Birmingham. secretarv-treas- Irer. pr. w. D. Partlow. assistant su- perintendent Bryce hospital. Tuscaloosa
 The president. first vice president and secretary were appointed a committee to e mplete some minor details in organiz- irg.
 The board of directors include some of Alabama's most influential public spirited citizens. The personnel of the board will be announced later.
 The purpose of this society, as indicated by the following resolution. should en- list the interest and cooperation of all oiasses.,
 Whereas, it appears that insanity and mental deficiency are increasing in Ala bama as we'll as in the entire country, and. whereas, it appears that much of such troubles and diseases result direct lv or indirectly from preventable causes ana lHal tntfc dft poSSibiltAitS oi iilASia good being accomplished by organized eff fort for prevention; therefore.
 Resolved, first, that state society for mental hygiene be organized in Alabama. to be affiliated with the national commit tee for mental hygiene.
 .'Resolved. second, that this society shall be known as The Alabama Society for Mental Hygiene.
 Resolved, third, that the chief purposes shall be- To work for the conservation of ental health, for the prevention of men, tai diseases and mental deficiency and for the Improvement in facilities for the care and treatment of those suffering from nervous or mental diseases or mental Seficiency'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

the Celt or the Anglo Saxon. But he has had the benefit of preparatory training and discipline-kultur, if you please. Tis the keen edge of ths sword rather than the weight of the blade that wins
 No matter how We may condemn tho feroeity of German militarism, We can only admire ''l<ultur" But we must discriminate between them--hetween h nation in arms and a nation highly educated and trained. An educator in Dr. Phillips place ought not to set the two mixed while addressing young people I don't wonder Mr. Shultz was offended by the unjust slur on his fatherland by one in authority before his young son.
 1 wonder if the superior efficiency of the trained German in this awful war will help to open the eyes of Ala bama leaders to the value of educa- tion and the possibilities of culturs. Germany has set as an example to profit by. not to sheer at Respectfully.
 JOSHUA FRANKLIN. Pyriton. Clay Co., June q, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-22
ANNISTON

Annlston, June 21.-(Special)-A rumor is current in the city that before he goes to his death on next Friday morning for the murder of officers Dillard and Dash wood of the Anniston police force, Tim sharpe will make a statement that will be of assistance to local officers in the future in proceeding against violators of the prohibition law.
 It is also stated that Sharpe may give Information that will clear up the mys- tery surrounding the death of Harry shiretzki. former chief of police, who was shot to death while entering . negro cot tage in West Annston Efforts to authen- tcate these rumors at the office of Sheriff Borders, however, have failed.
 pr. W. B. Crumpton. president of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league of Alabama, does not place any faith in the rumored efforts to set aside the statewide pro- hibition laws and set up beer saloons in the state, and he says there will not be any prohibition delegations at the forthcoming session of the legislature next month.
 strong feeling prevailed and slight denionstration was made against j. W. Johnson, an employe of Buck x Co, who conduct a Tenth street jewery business when the defendant was afraigned In police court Monday morning on charge cf abusing his wife Saturday evening The feeling was caused by the appear 'snce of Mrs. Johnson, who appeared on the stand in a pitiable condition
 Mrs. J. W. Dashwood, wife of the murdered Anniston patrolman two negro women and Dr. Weaver were witnesses against Johnson. 1t was stated that the cries of his wife aroused people in the vicinity of his home on Wilmer avenue and that when seen he was sitting on his wire mead and 5vsittiiiiiiis ttiiiiiiis her with a large switch. pr. Weaver testified to the injuries sustained, and Leila Lane stated that when she asked Johnson to desist he hit her in the head with a stone. Owing to the collapse or Mrs' Johnson the case was continued.
 If blind tiger liquor will kill the grass cn the courthouse lawn, as II mas oohe' what will it do for the inner lining of a mans stomach? is question chlef Dep uty Sheriff Morgan would like to nave answered. The authorities emptied SIX gallons captured from Iebbs Edwards oi DeAruanville and 1t burned like oil when A match was applied. Edwards was lined s1O0 by Judge Crook and $49 in costs, He was also bound over by Judge Randolph.
 Welcome Adams and Miss Nora Roberts of Hornbucl<le were united in marriage by Probate Judge Crook Sunday afternoon