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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-25
TAX DODGERS WARNED!

Tax dodgers are warned by States
Atty Hoyne through a letter to as
SCISSORS and the board of review.
Valuations will be fixed and personal
property schedules filled out during
April.
"AII violations of the revenue law
will be investigated and wherever the
facts warrant prosecution will be
started, says the letter.
Evidence for the trial of julius
RosenwaId coming soon is said to be
stronger now than at the time of the
grand jury indictment Of the Sears
Roebuck man.
-O-O-
Quincy, III.-Matt Webster, negro,
shot and killed wife and himself.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-25

Carpathian battle. These indicate
that the opposing armies are now
locked in great struggle that may
settle the fate of Hungary.
Russians, who have retained con-
troll of important passes of the Dukla,
have advanced to a position near
Svidnik in Hungary. Present objec-
tive is Bartfa, $50 miles northeast of
Budapest.
Austrians are making every prep
aration to defend fortress of Cracow
from possible attack by part of Rus
sian garrison released at Permysl.
Petrograd.-In retaliation for Rus
sian occupation of Memel, Germans
have applied torch at -Suwalki, CAPT.
tai of Poland province of that name.
Russian aviatOrs brought word to
Grodno that every government build
ing in Suwall1i has been set afre.
AS further act of vengeance Ger
man warships have bombarded
number of unfOTtified Russian vii
lagos in the province of Bourland on
the Baltic.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-25

NARROWS - MONTENE
London.-DupIicating the feat of
the British cruiser Amethyst, two
British destrOyers ran by the Turkish
forts at the entrance to the Dardan-
Giles naTrOws yesterday and pene-
trated to a short distance beyond
Kilid Bahr.
The destrOyeTs accompanied flo
tilla of Anglo-French warships that
entered the strait and shelled the
farts at long range. Almost Unno-
ticed they approached the narrOWs
entrance and dashed blythe forts. On
their return they were greeted by
salvos from the Turkish batteries on
both sides of the entrance but es-
capped unchanged.
Berlin, via Wireless to SayYille, 1. !.
The Russian army that was rolled
back on GrOdno with heavy losses ten
days ago is again attempting to re-
sumo an energetic offensive. Rus
sian attacks east and southeast OF
AugustOw have been repulsed.
Gettinje, Montenegro.-Three Aus
trian aeroplanes sped over Monte
negrin territory early today, bonn
garding Antivari, Vir Pazar and Me
gush. Thirteen bombs were hurled
into the street at Antivari, six at Vir
Pazar on Lake Scutari, and two at
Niegush, a few miles west Of here.
No damage was done.
London.-Reports from Petrograd
and from Vienna agreed today that
near Bartfa and between Lupkow and
Uazok passes troops of czar are now
delivering mightiest smashes. Report
ed that both car and Grand Duke
Nicholas will go to scene Of Carpath-
ian operations as soon as railway
communications are restored south /
of Permysl.
Only meager bits of news have come |
from Austrian and Russian capitals |
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31
NEWS OF THE COLLEGES
WASHINGTON AND LEE.

Lexington. Va. Jan. so.-BeiievinE
that the stsr student should receive
just as much recognition as tho star
athlete. President Henry L. Smith, of
Washington and Lee, tonight made
public tho names Of the nineteen honor
men for the fall term in tho academic
depar tment of tho local university
men who we're men, who averaged
90 or more at the December examina-
tons. In the nineteen there were four
who were A men In every one Of their
classes. These were Nlcholson Barney
Adams, OF fredericksburg, Va; Moseiey
Henry Jackson Blackford. of Bardane,
West Virginia: William Moseley Brown,
OF Danville. Va: and Raymond NJ. Bear.
OF Glasgow. Va. 1t Is an interesting
commentary on the tcchnicalities that
accompany modern methods of admin
sterinE entrance requirements that
one Of the Five A" men at Washington
and Lee should have had some trouble
In entering IL because of the fourteen
unit rule OF admission.
or the nineteen honor men, Virginia
claims eight: West Virginia. four:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31

Maryland, two: South Carolina. one;
Louisiana. one. and tho District OF Co
lumbia one. There are five seniors
fve sophon.ores, four freshmen. four
post graduate and one Junior in Wash
ington and Lees list Of star students,
which Is appended.
observation-disclosures Barney Adams, Of
Fredericksburg, James Edwin Bear, or
Lexington. William Moseley Brown, OF
Danville Edmund Douglas Campbell. OF
Lexington; George Preston Jackson. OF
LynchburE. Homer Augustus Jones, Of
Bristol Matthew White Paxton, Jr., of
Lexington, Raymond II. Bear, of Glaa-
gov
West Virginia --fIenrt Jackson.
BIackfefd, Of Bardane. RAINS Terrell.
os New Martinayille, James Carl Fisher.
OF Martinabure James Malcolm Johns
ton, Of Union.
INSTRUMENTATION Junkin Cox Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31

on land and sea, including the fact that
the Commission had made arrange
ments for large steamship line Of
thirty-one ships and for receiving do
nations through the IS, 600 postoffices in
the United States and the IS, coo ex-
press companies OF the six important
express companies of the United States.
In the communication to the Gov
ernors Nice-chairman Bates had also
called their attention to the urgent need
of Belgium now, and TO the further
need of continuing relief work In this
country until summer at least. Among
tho first to respond were Governor
James b. McCreary, of Kentucky; Gov
ernor James Witty Combe. OF Oregon;
Governor Arthur Capper, of Kansas,
Governor f. =. Dunno of Illinois, Gov
ernor ROLAND n. Spauld,ng, OF New
Hampshire: Governor $. v. stewart. or
Montana. Governor Hiram Johnson, of
California;: Governor Earl Brewer, of
Mississippi, Governor John Il. Ken
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31

Especial to The Richmond VirEinian. }
Bremo. Va, Jan. 30.--Mrs A. b,
Carter visited her brother at Glad
stone last week.
Mrs Fuqua. of Arvonia, was In
town Wednesday.
Mr.. Malcolm Holman, who has been
sick for the past week. has recupe~
rated.
Mr.. and Mrs Monroe Johnson made
a brief stay here Wednesday. visiting
Mr.. Johnson's father.
Mrs A. r. Carter entertained the
sT.Arkin Club" which is composed of
the ladies of the town and vicinity.
on Friday afternoon, Those present
were: Mrs Beai Mrs. Ancell. Miss
Hazel Ancell, Mrs Hammersiey, Mrs
C. NJ. Chewing. Miss Frances Seav,
Miss Gertie Johnson, Miss Martha
Holman and others
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31
PERKINS CASE WILL BE
BROUGHT HERE ON APPEAL

Columbia. g. c.. Jan. 3n.---George
Fl. Perkins. Boston architect con
yicted OF manslaughter on the high
seas in connection with the killing
on November IL. last, OF r. w. r.
Human. OF Jacksonville, Fla. and
sentenced to three years In the Al
ianta Federal prison. yesterday was
refused a new trial by Judge Smith
VI the Federal District Court here
Arguments on the motion were made
Counsel for Perkins gave notice Of
IN appeal 70 the Circuit Court or
Appeals at Richmond. and he was
released on $1,000 bail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31

tsractai 20 The Richmond vtrxinisn.,
Blarkshnrg. Va. Jan. so.---The school
for demonstrators ended It's three
weeks session at the agricultural col
iera Friday. and the sixty County
agents have returned to their helds
~ work In all parts OF virginia White
here they heard. in addition to lectures
on farm topics from members of the
faculty talks by technical experts OF
conditions in the rural districts. the
speakers emphasizing the great help
tho demonstration gent can give these
movements in his County or district.
Tuesday. + February 2, the winter
course In agriculture or farmers short
course" will begin at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and continue
through tho month. A circular about
this course has been sent to every
farmer and corn club boy In Virginia
whose address could be secured and the
tho services Of every man In the agri-
cultural college faculty. as well as all
departrreuts of, the school. are at the
disposal of the farmers Of the State
for the month of February at no cost
for tuition, books or use of material.
Those who attend will be required
10 pay only tho registration fee OF
one dollar and the actual cost of living
while here.
Formal exercises in connection with
the opening OF the new held house.
postponed FROM January IL. were hel
wedne sday afternoon with some
changes In the original program. Rev.
H. j. Woods made the Invocation, Pro-
fessor G. y. Miles of the building COM
mittee. turned the house over TO the
athletic association and NJ r Peake re-
viewed II on behalf Of the association
Or Caro-! NJ Newman presented the
contractor " Gray. With a handsome
gold watch as uarb of appreciation
q ON The 9t4dcutS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31
RADFORD NORMAL.
Especial TO Tho Richmond virginian>

Especial 20 Tho Richmond virginian.1
Radford, Va. Jan. 80 Mr.. r.. r. wyche.
president Of the American story Tellers
League and editor Of the National Story
Teller, New York city, spoke before
Joint meeting OF the Literary Societies
OF the Normal school Saturday night,
and will also speak at the chapel ex-
ercise on Monday and deliver lee
ture In the auditorium Monday night.
Tho lectures Of Mr. Wyche are supple
mentary TO the work of the Story
Tellers' League of this institution. and
to Primary and Kindergarten methods.
Superintendent r.. l. Darst, of Pulas-
XII. visited the Normal School Wednes-
dav. A large number OF young women
from this county arc taking profess
slonal courses in the Normal School
Professor William II. Gilbert deliv-
cred an address before the School I'm
provenent League at Groseclose, Smyth
County. Friday night. and also spoke
before another School Improvement
League ut Piedmont High School in the
same County on Saturday. He will de-
liver an educational address at Sugar
Grove an Sunday This series of ad-
dresses IL given under the auspices
Of the Appalachian school Improve
ment Foundation,
MIR. w G McCartv, rural Y. NJ. G, A.
secretary for Southwest Virginia. with
headquarters at the Normal School.
spends most OF the time In the feld
visiting the ) NJ c. A. organizations In
the high schools of ten counties of the
Southwest He reports the Y. Nj. G. A.
work in very satisfactory condition.
The Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation work also is being provided
in soue OF the high schools
! A program for the Joint Educational
| Conference for the Ninth and Sixth
Congressional Districts. to be held at
Radford viii be ready for distrihu-
ton In a few DAYS. This conference
will be held March II, IL, -,
Mr. w n. Belvin, who recently
moved hts family from Scott County to
Radford to place his daughters and
nieces in This institution. has been a
visitor at the Normal School for sew
eral days.
pr ]. p Mcconnell delivered an
address at Big Stone Gap Friday night
before the joint meeting of the teach
ers, citizens. and high school pupils OF
Big Stone Gap. Appalachia and East
stone Gap,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31
GOVERNORS OF THIRTY
STATES TO AID RELIEF

THIRTY governors have responded to
telegram Of appeal by the Comnlissio
for Relief irnBelgium. No II Broadway,
New York, and have promised every as
sistanee IN organizing State committees
Tor relief work.
The kilograms were received in re-
spouse to information sent these Gov
ernors, announcing the completion Of
The Commisrion's shipping organization
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31
MID-wINTER IN THE Gland on
THE SKYE

The glorious mountains OF Western
North Carolina. Golf, riding. mountain
climbing and all outdoor sports PRO.
Ided. Invigorating climate. EXTERNALLY
low round trip fares and excellent train
service via Southern Railway Hand.
some literature and full information
may be had upon application 70 H. ~
BISHOP. Division Passenger Agent.
Southern Railway, a0T East Main
street. Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31

drick. of Wyoming; Governor r. L.
williams. Of Okiahoma Governor Phil
lip Lee Goldsborough, OF Maryland:
Governor r. l.. Philips. OF Wisconsin:
Governor G. w. Clark, Of Iowa: Gov
ernor Park Trammell. Of Flarida. Gov
Samuel M. Raiston Of Indiana: Cover
nor John N. Morehead. OF Nebraska, and
Governor Ernest Lister. of Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31

Baltimore; George Robert Shaw, of
Frederick.
F'loridn--E Edgar Frederick Grossman,
Of st. Augustine; Charles Edmund
Worth. OF Tampa.
Louisiana--Benja min harrison Far
quhar of Lake Charles.
South Carol!na~-Taylor HudHail
Stukes. of Manning.
District OF Colunbia--Woodson Plyer
Houghton OF Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-31

Why store Clerks Go Dippy First
shopper "its 20 hard to find Just
What you Waui Second shopper.
N.es especially eheu lou don't know
what Il is. Boston Transcript
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
MRS. TRATCHELL DEAD.
Passes Away at Her Home at Benton
City Sunday.

Mrs. Matte Tratchell, AZ years
old, wife of Robert Tratchell of the
Benton City community, died Sunday
morning at s o'clock. She had been
i'll for some timeshrdluu hrdlu hrdr
rents, Mr.. and Mrs A. Collins, reside
near the County Infirmatory, north
west of Mexico. She is survived by
the following brothers and sisters:
Charles, Barb and Herbert Collins,
Mrs Hick Hofsess and Mrs. voorhees,
Coons, the later living near Santa Fe.
Mrs. Tratchell was a native of Cal
laway county, born April 81, 1872.
she had lived in Audrain since her
early youth. She was a devoted mem
her the Christian church. The fun
eral was preached Tuesday afternoon
at two o'clock by her pastor, Rev. j.
J. Head. She was a noble woman and
will be greatly missed in the home
and in the community.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
HARRISON ITEMS.

In the Harrison Literary Society
thequestion for debatew was, Resolved;
That capital punishment should be
abolished The debaters on theaf-
firmative were Elery Pool and Frank
Marsh; negative, Richie Bryan and
!. I. Howard. The negative won.
Exercises also by the school.
Sam Lewis was guest of Roy and
Lizzie Vance and Miss Sue Lewis.
Hays&Afflick have new mule barn
Rev. Stormont of the Methodist
church preached at Skull Lick Sun
day evening to a fair sized crowd.
Hog buyers in this end of county
this week w. NJ. Bryson sold some
corn to Cecil Mcbride. c. R. Jones
sold team of mules to Rad Fount-
ain for $3.50. ]. A. Shuck sold some
hogs to l.. B. Anthony at $50
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
CANT ITEMS.

Everyone invited to the pie supper
at the Hall of Cant Thursday night.
Given for benefit of K.L.of S. lodge.
The Nevin's, Crawford's, Beatty's
and Lola Spencer especially enjoyed
the graphophone and other means of
entertainment at MIR. Blythe's
Smith & Hickman delivered hogs
to Anthony this week.
We regret to chronicle the death
of Mr.. Billie Robinson of near Cen
tralia. He was the father of Mrs.
Frank Edwards and he died 10 pm.
Monday.
Protracted meeting is in progress at
Salt River.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas Elmer ]. Rutter and Lii
lie Rutter, his wife, by their certain
deed of trust, dated March 15, 1912,
duly acknowledged and recorded in
the deed of trust records within and
for the County ofAudrain and State
of Missouri, in Book 80, at page los,
conveyed to the undersigned trustee
the following described real estate,
situated, lying and being in the
County of Audrain and State afore-
said, to-wit:
The south twenty-five (25) feet
and four and one-half "a 1-2) inches
in width off of the south side of the
southeast quarter of lot numbered
twenty-one (21) and the north
thirty-four (34) feetand seven and
one-half G 1-2) inches in width off
of the north side of the northeast
quarter of lot numbered twenty
600; all in Mrs Sparks Southern
Addition to the City of Mexico, Mo-,
according to the plat of said Addi-
ton of record in the Office of the
Recorder of Deeds within and for
said Audrain County.
Which said conveyance was made
in trust to secure the payment of a
certain promissory note in said deed
of trust fully described. And wher-
as default has been made in the pay
ment of said note and interest, now
therefore I, Ayelette H. Whitney, the
trustee named in said deed of trust,
at the request of the legal holder of
said note will, on
Friday, December 8, 1915,
between the hours of 9o'clock in the
forenoon and o'clock in the after
noon of said day, proceed to sell the
real estate above described at public
vendue to the highest bidder, at the
east front door of the Court House,
in the City of Mexico, Audrain Coun-
ty, Missouri, for cash, to pay said
debt and the costs and expenses of
executing this trust.
AYELETTE H. WHITNEY,
Trustee.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
RUSH HILL LETTER.

Rush Hill, Mo-, Nov. 23.-we
thought last Friday November's
dreary days are here, but today the
sun is shining and it looks like we
are to have pretty weather for
while yet.
Mrs. J. A. Luckie and Mrs. l.. d.
Uzzle returned home last week after
ten days pleasant visit with rela-
tives and friends here.
Misses Lille Lower and Edna Err
die and Messrs. Clyde Shoup and Ait
man Heinicke attended the State
S. S. Convention in st. Louis last
week They report a grand time,
and all are filed with new ideas and
good things for our Sunday school.
We now hope with their help to make
our Bible School bigger and better
than ever. Last Sunday wasn't a
pretty day, it was cold and blustery,
yet our attendance was "a.
Theladieso of the Community Church
will give a pie and box supper at
Stewards hall, Thursday evening,
Nov. %, 1915
The ladies of the Methodist church
will give a bazar and serve refresh
ments, Saturday, Nov. 81, 1915.
Brother Dunkelberger will preach
again on his regular day, Sunday Nov
2S.
Last Saturday was Mrs. Harry Car
mes birthday. She positively re-
fuses to tell her age, but says she was
remembered nicly by her friends.
Quite a number from here will go
to Columbia, Thursday to see the
football game between Mo-, and Kas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Keplinger
moved back to town last week. We
are more than glad to have these
good people with us again.
Mrs. Ray returned home last week
after a pleasant visit with relatives
at Centralia.
Mrs. Price Cunningham of Mexico,
visited Mrs. John Hildebrand over
Sunday
Willie Beagles, who is attending
High School at Mexico, spent Sat,
and Sun, with home folks.
Dr. Cornett is in st. Louis on bus
mess trip.
Miss Laura Maxwell says an Over
land Auto is alright on good roads,
but for bad roads and weather she
much prefers a Ford" A Ford is
alright for Sunday evening also.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
KNIGHTS Of COLUMBUS.

The Mexico Knights of Columbus
installed new officers Sunday after
noon. There were many visitors pre-
sent. Officers installed were: w. NJ.
Walker, grand knight; Jack Hayden,
deputy grand knight; 7. F. Roden
financial secretary; A. Dissel, re.
cording secretary; Charles Pattersn
financial secretary; A. Dieessel, re.
chancellor; Hugh Donnlly, advocate;
Edward Dermody, guard. JOSEPH
Smith, lecturer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
MARTINSBURG NEWS.

Miss Teresa Kersting of Wellsville
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Kersting. E. L. jacob
of st. Louis spent the first part of
the week at home. here. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick Debo spent Sunday in
Wellsville with Mr.. and Mrs VIM.
Wallace. Frank Morfeld of Wells
vile was the guest of relatives here
Sunday. Mrs. c. D. Williams was
in Mexico Monday shopping. T. p
Noel, J. H. Scott, C. A. Beasley and
Fred jacob, Jr,, were in Mexico on
business Monday. Miss Elizabeth
Matthews of St. Louis is home on hel
vacation. r. w. Taylor made a bus.
mess trip to Belleville Monday. Mr.
and Mrs. T. R. White were in Mexico
shopping Thursday Miss LottiC
Cornett of Mexico spent Sunday with
Miss Josephine jacob. Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. Stuart of Laddonia
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ
Friedman Sunday. C.TPeyton and
N, D. Martin were business visitorl
in Wellsville Saturday evening. Mr.
and Mrs. H. L. Burwell of Wellsvill,
spent Sunday with e. w. Pritchett
Misses Louise and Mary jacob ar,
spending a week with friends in ST
Louis. John Blain. Jr., and Ber
McMan of Wellsville visited friend
in town Sunday evening. Joe Der
tells made business trip to Mexic,
Thursday. Mrs. H. P. French spen
the weekend in St. Louis with Mrs
Frank Mitchell.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
MIR. SHOOK OF CALF. DEAD.

E. H. Shook died Friday, Nov. 10,
of quick consumption, at his home
in Bakersfield, California.
He was born April Is, 1864, in
Mifflin Co., Pa. When just a mere
boy he came with his parents to Mis-
souri, locating on a farm near Con-
cord, Galloway Co., where he contin-
ued to live until 1880, when he
moved to Audrain locating near Mex
leo, on which farm he resided until
1901, when he moved to Bakersfield,
Calf, where he continued to live un-
til his death He was married to
Miss Drucie Ball on Feb. %, 1894,
who survives him. He also leaves two
brothers, H. j., of Bakersfield, and
J. r. Shook, of this county.
He was a devoted member of the
NJ. e. church at Bakersfield. After
funeral services conducted by his
pastor, on Sunday, Nov. 81, his body
was laid to rest in the beautiful GEM
etery at that place.
Ed, as he was Familiarity called,
had a host of friends in this county,
who extend their heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved wife and brothers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
PIE AND POUND SUPPER.

Miss leila Brown and her pupils
gave a pie and pound supper at
Hedgedale School House Saturday
night, Nov. 20. The house was be-
comingly decorated in their colors,
purple and gold, and handwork of
the pupils was in evidence. The
large crowd was well entertained
with a very interesting program CIV
en- by the school.
The &c pies and pounds were auc-
toned by Louie Kircher, bringing
S14.zO Proceeds are for the bene-
fit of the school.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-11-25
Trustee.

Tuesday was a big day with Van
dalia Baptist church. The church or
chestra was assisted by three ladies
from Hardin College and gave fine
program. Speeches were made by
DR.. Million, Rev.L.D .Arvin and DR..
Shoush. The occasion was to raise
$1,000 for the Mo. Baptist Ministers
Aid Association, DR.. S. being finan-
cial agent. The sum was voted and a
bankable note given signed and en-
dorsed by j. B. Clark and w. M. Dan
iel, the latter is cashier of Vandalia
Bank.