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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
lNE MYERS
Society Editor.
nklIANT AUTUMN
SEASON At "OlD WHITE
*rkANY SOCIAL CELEBRITIES
SEEK THE KUR-RICHMOND
4AGOG THIS WEEK WITH MEDI-
CAL SOCIETY FESTIVITIES.

The autumn season at The Green
hrier at White sulphur Springs has
fulfilled its early promise, and taking
the cure here are some OF the most
Vronafnent society people in America.
The manager Mr.. J. Howard Slocum.
looks forward TO "a splendid autumn
season with many large private car
parties Of society people to come over
Thanksgiving and during Christmas
holidays. while In early February the
northward hegira from Palm Beach
will set in.
Mrs stephen b. Elklns. who is the
@Aandsomest of the dowagers at the
~0reenhrier. is here for a stay of some
length. surrounded by her children.
Mr.. and Mrs William f. Hit, Rich
ard Eikins, Stephen r. Eikins and
Davis Eikins. all having Joined her
here Mrs. Elkins, with Mrs. Paul
Morton, of New York, was out driv-
ing IA "Wednesday afternoon. while
the other members Of her family were
all out playing golf
Mrs Joseph +. Widener. the ia
NOUS Philadelphia beauty. is mere for
4 stay of several weeks and ia ac-
cpmpanied by her cousin, Mrs. Lily
Munnikhuvsen Lee, Of Baltimore,
Mrs. Widener entertained Francis
Roche. one Of the famous Roche
twins. Of New York, at the Greenhrier
over Sunday. and gave luncheon for
him al the Log Cabin, whore such de-
1iEhtfui old Southern dishes are cook
eS BY IA nanny,
s Mrs. James Brown Potter the for
mer famous Virginia. beauty, Miss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
NfEO Of FUNDS FOR
MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS
Woman's Missionary Society In session
at Norfolk Holds Interesting
Sessions.

Especial to The Richmond Firginian.
| Norfolk, Va, Oct. 2S.-The second
days session of the conference of the
Womans Missionary Society of the
Virginia Conference terminated last
might with conservation of Miss Rosa
Lowder. of Swansboro. n. c., as a
nurse and missionary TO Seoul, Korea.
The conservation service was conduct
ed by Rev. :. L. Senter of Epworth
Memorial Church, of this city, and Miss
Lowder was presented to the assembly
by Miss Belle II. Bennett, of Rich
mond. Kentucky. in an inspiring
speech.
At the morning session Mrs. Lee
Britt president Of the society, Of Suf-
folk, delivered the presidents message,
which was a review of the work ac-
complshed by the organization during
the past year. Greetings were re-
cefved from the Womans Auxiliary
of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
of Southern Virginia. which is in ses-
sion at st. Paurs Church, and the body
responded with similar greetings.
Rev. Il. NJ. Beckman spoke of the
work and the needs of the Ferrum
School in the mountains of Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29

The MONDAY session was presided over
by Miss Belle Bennett.
The afternoon was devoted to reports
of committees and of oficers. all of
which showed the society Ia q better
condition than at the last convention.
The night session was presided over
by Mrs. 8. NJ. Rrickhouse, who pre-
scented Miss Ruth watson. Miss WatS
son spoke on the work of the school
in the Virginia mountains She was
followed by Miss Sallie Smith, re-
turned missionary to China, who told
OF the work in that country. All the
sessions of the day were largely at
tended.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
Young Lady Not Killed As Rumorcd.

Newport News. Va, Oct. % Re
ports current in Newport News yester-
dav that Miss Alice Clay had been
killed In an accident near her home
ut Toa,o, were denied yesterday after
noon by the girls brother. Young
Eev"r.~ Clay an employe of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Miss
Clay, Is however. very i'll at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Anna Clay, at
Toano. Her brother. Mr.. Clay, to-
gether with her sisters. Mrs w. a.
Powell and Mrs. G. NJ. Campbell, wife
Of Policeman Campbell, OF Warwick
County. were at their old home to see
their sick sister yesterday.
How the rumor that Miss Clay had
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29
CauaAt q Reck CrusAer, KflIes.

Harrisonburg. Va. Oct. 2s.--Charles
Plaughsr. forty-fye years old. was
killed Tuesday near Hinton. Rocking
nam county, when he was caught in
the betting Of 4 rock crusher he was
operatinE. One arm was torn from
MS shoulder and his skull. nose, ribs
and hip were fractured. He leaves
MS widow and one sister and half
brother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-29

been In An accident and was dead be-
came current cannot be accounted foe
by the family.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
a. BOOKS and "a
H MAGAZINES9lIM
AA4U7sp q -.~KVkS9

In an editorial on Edwin Arlington
Robinson's Captain Craig" which has
Just been issued in new form. the
Rochester Herald gives an interesting
explanation of the peculiar inspiration
of the poem which gives it's title to
the book. Captain Craig" the Her
aid says, lis q tramp, or hobo. distin-
guished for his knowledge of Greek
and for his enormous erudition gen.
orally, as well 'as for a certain quaint
philosophy which comes out in all his
conversation. Well,' the Herald con-
tinues, Captain Craig had a living
prototype in venerable Jew, still liV-
ing in England who was the original
of one of George Eliot's characters in
Daniel Deronda,' a man of great learn
ing and fine character, yet quite unable
to earn a living. He spent a great
deal of time in this country, was a
friend of Longfellow and of many of
the elder American writer's. some of
whom referred to him in their writ
ings, but finally he becomes so poverty
stricken that he was forced to live in
New York on the aims of a few young
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
THE PUBLICITY RUN

-HE pathfinders of the Harris
burg Motor Clubs publicity
run, to be held next month, are
home from their preliminary
trip. They report the roads in good
condition, the hotels making big
preparations for the entertainment of
the Harrisburgers, and towns all along
the route ready to extend to the party
tho warm hand of welcome.
The idea back of the publicity run
is commendable. The Motor Club has
decided to combine business with
pleasure this time and will devote
itself to the advertisement of Har-
risburg during the run as well as to
outdoor enjoyment for its members.
Everywhere Harrisburg and its prod
uts will be brought to the notice OF
residents of other towns. All forms
of advertisement are good, but the
publicity runs offering is unique and
exceptionally appealing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Going to the Exposition? Don't
Miss Colorado Scenery

No one can be indifferent to the
beauty and grandeur of the Colorado
Rocky Mountain scenery, and visitors
to the California EXpositions should
make a point of seeing it. Also Den
Ver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, the
Royal Gorge, and Salt Lake City.
Now there's no extra charge for all
this If you go via the Burlington Route
&C., b. & o., because it so happens
that the through service of that line
has been planned so that you pass all
of these points by daylight, and you
can view from the train a panorama
OF mountain scenery that is as cele-
brated as any in the world.
Surely on your way you will not
miss this opportunity and l would like
to send you free some pictures, maps
and printed matter not only of the
Colorado wonders. but also of Glacier
Park or Yellowstone Park, which, by
all means, you should visit on the re-
turn trip. Please make use of me-
lei me help plan the trip for you. Call
on or write VIM. Austin, General
Agent Passenger Dept, c., b. & c.
r. r. Co., sac Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia. ia.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

~ COMMISSIONER LYNCH has done
just what his friends knew he
~ would do with respect to the
Market street coal wharf. He is
going to abolish it entirely and re-
place it with continuation of the
steps that will run practically from
one end of the city to the other along
the river front.
When the electric light company
was granted coal wharf privileges on
the island it was with the distinct
understanding that the wharf between
Market and Walnut streets was to be
abandoned. There was no longer any
need for it. The little coal that was
still handled there could be handled
very easily at other points. The op-
portunity was offered to run the steps
through to join those above Walnut
street and thus render harmonious
and uninterrupted the most beautiful
and desirable river front improvement
in the whole country.
Critics of Council. and of Mr.. Lynch
in particular, insisted that it was not
intended to abolish the Market street
wharf. How false were these asser-
tions was shown by Mr.. Lynch's decla-
ration yesterday. He asserted without
reservation that he intends to remove
the unsightly obstruction now existing
and to replace it with the beautiful
concrete stairs that add so much to
the attractiveness of the river bank
above and below. If the money is not
in sight for this at present, the voters
of the city will unquestionably stand
by Mr.. Lynch and his fellow council
men in appropriating the compare
lively inconsequentlal amount that will
be necessary.
Mr.. Lynch has justified himself and
confounded his critics. and he is to be
heartily commended therefor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
SHUTTING THE "opEN DOOR,

IF tho United States government is
not careful Japan will succeed in
closing tho open door, to China
There is every indication that this
is the ultimate purpose of the Japanese
activities now SO evident. China for
the Japanese, instead of China for the
Chinese, is the motto of those who are
conducting the Mikado's campaign in
the celestial republic at this time.
The United States "open door,
policy in China dates back to the ad-
ministration of John Hay as Secretary
of State and has come to be looked
upon as of worldwide application. 1t
alone has stood in the way of Chinese
dismem berment on more than one
occasion, and 1t has been q vast bene-
fit to American businessmen dealing
with China.
Every move made by the Japanese
in their recent negotiations has been to
obtain for themselves advantages of
business that are in direct opposition
to the recognized rights of both Amer
lea and Europe. The Japanese have
taken advantage of the peculiar stu
alton brought about by the war in
Europe to attempt what would not
have been permitted for a moment had
Germany and England been at peace.
They are demanding what amounts
to annexation of Southern Manchuria
and German colony of Kaio Chao, des-
pfte the fact that they promised upon
entering the war that their purpose
was to restore all German territory in
China to the Chinese.
They are trying to rob China of iron
mines and harbor rights and to die
tate policies of Chinese government
in various municipalities.
In short, they are attempting To
make Japan the dominating influence
throughout China, which would be
equivalent to barring the United States
and Europe from many of the mer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
AN ExCELLENT CHOICE

N appointing. Robert ]. Cunning
ham, the county controller of AL
1egheny, as State Highway Com
missioner, Governor Brumbaugh
has selected a man of marked admins
trative ability, of good sound business
methods, of standing throughout the
State and with a grasp of affairs that
will enable him to Immediately as
sumo charge of the great department
of roads. The promptness with which
the State Senate confirmed Mr.. Gun
ningham's nomination last night dem
onstrated the marked approval with
which the choice OF the Governor for
the important post was regarded.
Mr.. Cunningham, although pre-
eminently a business man, has had
much experience in the matter OF
highways. tRllegheny's county road
system is the best of any in the State,
more extensive, better maintained
than even in some of the. eastern
counties which have high regulations
for excellence. Mr.. Cunningham, as
county controller, had much to do with
the contract letting and 1t is said that
he took such an interest in the pro-
gress OF the work that when he ap-
proved a warrant for payment he was
as familiar with the details as the
engineer in charge.
The new commissioner comes we'll
equipped to broader field, where the
operations of the State have been
,magnificently planned out, where
diligent and adequate force is at his
direction and if the legislature will
provide the funds he will be able to
meet not only the expectations of the
Governor, who is so keenly interested
in roads, but those of the public.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

~ AUPHIN county fishermen ought
to lose no time in accepting the
- offer of State Commissioner of
/Ffsheries r. N. Butler, who is
ready upon application to begin re-
stocking the streams of the district
with trout from the State preserves.
There are many spring water
streams in Dauphin county that in
years past abounded in trout. Here and
there one may be found that still har-
bors few stray specimens. But most
of them were fished out long ago. All
around us in Cumberland, York
Perry, Adams, Lebanon, Lancaster,
Schuylkill and northumberland coun-
ties trout are to be found in abund-
ance. There the fishermen have seen
to it that the depleted supply was
replenished from time to time, which
explains why they enjoy rare sport
when the less thoughtful residents OF
Dauphin county must go far from
home to enjoy a days fishing.
The State Fish Commissioner has
come half way. 1t remains for the
fishermen of Dauphin county to meet
him.
Many prayers for peace are being
offered in the churches, but no one
has as yet been heard praying for the
health of the European kings.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
The New Colors
For Spring

The new colors for Spring are
unusually interesting because
they reflect to a certain degree
American development.
Hitherto color ideas usually
came from Paris and the = dye
stuffs from Germany.
While neither the import of
color cards or dyes has been shut
off the output has been limit
ed.
In some instances America has
actually originated her own
shades and made the dyes.
Thoughtful business men will
see conspicuous development in
this.
The Spring styles Will be of
more than passing interest.
The news of style headquar-
ters is flashed from day to day
in the advertising columns of the
Telegraph.
Not to read the advertising
is to miss one of the features OF
the paper.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
ny REQUEST
by Wing Dinger

A friend of mine said recently:
"Say, Wing. wish that you
Would write some verses on the gir
Who wads OF gum do chew.
You'll see 'em on the trolley car,
Upon the street. and in
The theater. where they will work
With orchestra, the chin"
1 never noticed it before.
And so 1 thought I'd keep
My eyes wide open for such girls
And take little peep
At chewing antics and gee, whiz,
! shortly got enough .
I'd like to say just what I think,
But we don't print such stuff.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Wiconisco, Pa, April 5th, 1915
DEAR SIR =

DEAR SIR
hereby myself candidate for County
Commissioner the Republican Ticket primaries in
September next. have been Justice of the Peace in
Wiconisco Township since May 1899 smaking continuous
term of 10 years. and also Triennal Assessor of
Wconisco Township from 1905 until 1914 I would
briefly say to the of Dauphin County that have
been very careful during my time Justice of Peace
in the matter of by not returning
whereby the county might be liable for always
deem this important upon officer prevent making
costs if he all know that unnecessary
unnecessary believe in doing the best for the tax
payers Interest," believe in conducting the affairs of
County in Economic Way; believe in Just and fair
dealing with all concerned.
In conclusion would say to you who do not know me-
that was born and resided farm near Berrysburg
Dauphn County, until about twenty years of age
Since that time have been employed the mines at
Wiconsco Pa. I am ifty-two years old
My official conduct and character is open to
your investigation. IF you fit to support the
coming election upon the aforesaid principles on which
stand. your support will be kindly appreciated.
Yours respectfully, CaAS. H HARTMAN.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14


w owner and editor of the Kan
w sas City Star, who died yes
terday, ranked among the
foremost journalists of the world, as
his paper stands easily among the
best newspapers.
Mr.. Nelson, in the comparatively
short period of thirty-four years, de-
veloped the Kansas City Star from
nothing to be one of the most valuable
and influential newspapers in the
country. It is rather remarkable that
he did not enter the newspaper field
until nearly forty years of age and
that almost, if not quite all, of his
newspaper experience was confined to
the paper with which his name will
always be identihed. Mr.. Nelson was
one of the great factors in the build
ing of the Middle West. He was one
of its representative citizens and much
of his success lay in the fact that he
was the constant exponent of what he
believed sincerely to be the best in
terests of the people he served.
His writings were not only force
ful, but abounded always in the human
Nelement that made them not only
widely read, but contributed exten-
sively to the hold they undoubtedly
had upon thousands OF readers of the
Star.
Mfr. Nelson's biography ought to be
in the hands of every newspaper
writer in the country. A study of his
methods and the beliefs that prompted
them would be vastly beneficial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

literary men, who were glad to make
the old mans declining days as COM
Portable as possible.
Mr.. Robinson's poem gives no slav-
ish imitation of the mans character
istics; it is a highly original produc-
ton, but if this man had never lived,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

camille advantages they at present en-
joy.
And while this is going on Secretary
Bryan continues to prepare Chautau-
qua lectures on the same desk from
which John Hay dictated the foreign
policies that saved China and made
the United States respected through
out the world.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

1t is hardly likely that Mr.. Robinson
ever would have written Captain
Craig There is nothing in all Eng
lish literature quite like this poem.
and 1t is poem that. no lover of
poetry or of literature in general can
afford to miss
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

The new highway commissioner
r. ]. Cunningham, started in life as q
reporter.
General c. II. O'Neill, the new
Guard brigadier. was congratulated by
fellow townsmen at Allentown at a
public function.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
[QUR DAILY LAUCHl
FORCE OF
HABIT.

T h ere IS n o
doubt, the wise
thing Is to prac-
tice economy.
But this IL an
extravagant age,
and we seem to
be out of practice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

as so many assert?
Small pains are not borne as easily
as formerly. A previous generation
thought little of having teeth out,
without an anaesthetic. The story is
told by an old timer, who having a
sore foot that bothered him, went out
to the barn one day and chopped one
toe off with hatchet.
Nowadays most people take gas and
ether to have teeth out, and dread the
commonplace experience of having
teeth filed.
The superb courage shown in the
European war suggests that when it
comes to pinch, human nature is
much as 1T was in the heroic days of
chivalry. The soldiers march on, line
after line, to organized death. The
bravery of American soldier boys un-
der the murderous fire of snipers at
Vera Cruz told the same story. There
is to-day growing sensitiveness to
pain and alarm at danger But also
in a refined age there is a keener sense
of shame ana fear of ridicule. Per-
haps life does not look good to the
soldier, If .he must gain it only by
wearing the pale badge of cowardice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Celebration Tomorroly

The whole city is expected to turn
out for the celebration tomorrow.
Business will be suspended and the
Post Office closed for several hours.
Fire companies, lodges and many
other organizations will be in the pa
rade.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
IN HARRI SBURc FIFN
YEARS AGO TO-DAY
From the Telegraph. April IA, IS
Captain Fem Dead

Captain G. ". Fem, Company c,
Two Hundred and First Pennsylvania
Volunteers, of this city, was killed by
the guerrillas in a battle in the South.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

From the looks of the new evening
gowns in the back. it would seem as
if the war had caused great short
age of dress material in this country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

$500 to New York and return, via
Reading Railway, Sunday April 49,
Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
EVENING Chat

Lot of traditions of years and years
standing relative to the methods of
trimming and pruning trees have been
knocked, figuratively speaking. into a
cooked hat by City Forester Harry j.
Mueller. Probably the most common
one is that which relates to the time
for pruning. Early Spring, just about
the time the leaves were beginning to
peek from their winter beds, had al
ways been considered a mighty good
time to do the so-called pruning.
consequently proud owners of nice old
trees often wondered why the
branches so frequently withered and
died before the winter SHOWS began to
fly. 1t remained for Forester Mueller
to point out the fallacy of Spring prun-
ing. Now isn't the time to prune
and We've practically stopped it for a
time, said he. at is easy to under
stand why. When the trees begin to
bud is the time when the saps flow
SO much more readily and consequent
iy the tree 'bleeds' easier Pruning
can be done nicely after the trees are
In full leaf because the sap is not
flowing so strong and because the
wounds or-cuts have a chance to heal
more readily"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
REsToCK THE STREAMS

Carnegie made a mistake when he
didn't fortify his peace palace.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

Sherman Advancing
Goldsboro, April 14.-Following the
news of Grants victory, Sherman i'm
mediately ordered an advance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
Citizens Take Oath

Citizens Take Oath
Richmond, April 14.-Citizens are
taking the oath of allegiance in re-
newing their citizenship with the
North.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg aprons are
worn by people in every State in
the Union?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14

COOPERATION.
You keep a
joint bank ac-
count with your
wife, do you not?
Yes, I deposit
the money and
she draws X out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
NtWS( s TRHl FsT4HESAR

[From the Telegraph, April Il, 1861
Grant at Washington
Washington, April IA. - General
Grant is in this city to-day comforting
with the President and the Secretary
of War. Grant received congratula-
tions on all sides.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL a.
THE PROPER COURSE

. COMMISSIONER LYNCH has done
just what his friends knew he
- would do with respect to the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
A GREAT EDITOR DEAD

w TILLIAM r. NELSON. founder,
M owner and editor of the Kan
w sas City Star, who died yes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-14
COURAGE OF MODERN TIMES

OOUIthOE UT MODEItN TIMES
T IAS the alienation of pain and
~ more comfortable living of the
u = present age made people soft,