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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
General Comment
How One Cir, Answered.

The Hiawatha World tells of a girl who had
proposal of marriage She was a very prac-
ticlal girl; and she asked week to con
slider the matter before giving her answer.
She then organized herself into nvestigat-
ing committee of one and commenced taking
testimony from the married women of her &C
Guaintance.
The first one she visited had once been the
tell Of the town The cross examination brought
out the fact that she had three children, did
all of her own work. including the washing and
ironing. hadn't been downtown for four weeks
that her husband had given her hut s. in six
years and that he had taken and used the little
money she had when she married him.
Another woman whom she visited on her in
vestigating tour had quit teaching school TO
marry the "handsomest and es-dressed mar
in town. Then she went back to teaching and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
Kitchen Vow Up 80 Standard.

The casa of J. L. Davis, proprietor
of the Davis Hotel, who was afratueo
in Police Court several days ago on
the charge of keeping his kitchen IN
an unsanitary condition. was vester-
dav atsmissed. Davis was given few
days in which to comply with tne ia"
and evidence introduced at the near
ing Yesterday went TO show tnat ne
had made changes which hroasht ms
Lttchan nm TO the standard demanded
nv the state dairy and food inspectors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27

Eighty-eiglt million gallons Of
whiskey were made in the United
United States last year.
Who drank 1t?
Fifteen billion cigarettes were man.
ufactured in the United States last
year. Who smoked them alIe
Thirty-two million pounds OF snuf
Were manufactured In the United
States last year. Who did all the
snAezing?
Two hundred and twenty million
pounds OF smoking tobacco were made
In the United States last year. Who
had all the Iipe dreams.
Eight and half billion cigars were
mace In the United States last year.
Who made all the smoke?
Half billion packages of chew
Ing gum were manufactured last ear
in the United States. Who worked
their jaws?
Twenty thousand moving picture
theaters paid s25.00O.0oo for films
last Year and 1900. 900 persons saw
the moving pictures. Where did they
get all the dimes and nickles?
r. iefs billion copies or newspapers
were printed in this country last year.
Who took time to rea d them as' i1sss
One hundred and seventy thousand
cierRymeu preached In two hundred
and twenty thousand churches last
year, and the congregations, Of all
denominations. numbered forty mill
lion-. Who went to church?
II is interesting to know what y
going on in this Countrywide things
that people are doing and who are
doing them-and why.--John A.
SIeicher, in Leslie's.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
PANAMA SURGEON
PAYS VISIT TO CHESTER

Especial to The Richmond virginisn.,
Chester. Va, May 26.--Benjamin
III. Frayser. assistant surgeon Pan
anna Canal Service, of Ancon Pam
anna. is visiting at the home OF DR..
and Mrs A. J. Hurt. He will re.
main in Virginia several weeks. af-
ter which he will return 10 panama
to 1esume his duties there
Miss Sallie Shepherd, who has been
attending the Southern Seminary at
Buena Vista, Va, has returned Ia
her home here. Miss Janet Robbie. OF
Giecly, Col, is spending some time
AZ the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. j.
Shepherd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
TIT RSDAY

reported as having cultivated such an active
hatred OF each other they may all prefer to
take the chance OF working each others rris.
oners hard as possible and trusting to luck
that the other side may get more out of its
captives, How ever, fundamental principles o..
Psychology may be invoked to- prove that any
man viii work more Willingly and therefore
more prohtab'y under encouragement than un
der compusioD, so that a general parole would
work mutual good
1t Is true that several exchanges Of prs.
oners have been reported, thus indicating hat
each side prefers its men as active fighters
rather than as paroed laborers Since in every
other respect this wal is different from ali
Il at have gone before it. and has therefore ne.
cessitated so many changes. it may be tha
new rules Of Parole and exchange will result.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
STOP WREN YOU GET THROUGH.

~iOP WIEN 1ON IhttOtOh.
The Virginia, sympathizes with Mr. seaton. OF
he Council Investigating Committee, in his de
sire that the committee cease work 'wher, it
Gets through rather hsn AT some time The
former meane that me committee will do al!
The work poss ible for it to do; the latter hat
u will do all the work possible in limited
time The distinction is readily apparent.
II there are any lines Of investigation Which
may be followed and which have not been fol-
lowed then they should now be entered upon.
regardless Of whether the time now set for the
end Of taking testimony has to be changed
or not
The meeting. Of subcommittee Of the Vice
Commission and the Council Committee to CON
slider togehe' the testimony in the hands of
the Commission, if it should reveal additional
facts that be properly used in the lahors
of the committee viii! prove an added reason
for extending the taking of testimony. Note
that We say III 1t reveals additional facts that
may pc properly used
When The fir0intan last discussed the seem
ing differences between the commission and the
committee. differences which We are glad to see
we fully justified in terming seeming,
ii expressed TIC view that the Commission had
taken all reasonable steps to facilitate the work
OF the committee Apparently the committee
itself took tina. view in agreeing that the com
promise as outlined, providing for committees
Ct three. which is the original request of the
Council Committee he authorized TO go over
the unknown evidence.
If the conference between the two bodies re
suits In making available any further evidence
which throws light on the conduct of officials
II will be not only we'll but almost necessary
that such light be made clearer by the presen
tation of witnesses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
murder and suicide.

stanford, Conn. May 26.-Hazei Mary
wilkins, pretty moving picture act
ress, who had just been served with
papers In a diverse action. was shot
and killed instantly here this after
noon by her lover. Joseph Heusak, Of
New York, who then killed himself
with the same revolver.
A note written by Heusak sought to
give the impression that the deaths
we're = result Of love pact,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
GusTAyus MIlIHIsER.

the material welfare Of Richmond, identiheo
with the development OF the city during the
period Of its greatest growth In the material
upbulding Of Richmond he Vas one OF many
whose interesi and activity. coupled with ability
aud business sagacity. placed Richmond in .
position from which il Is made possible for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27

her to realize whatever future her citizens may
CT Dose for her. Let us hope that that FIGURE
will be one worthy of all the men whose efforts
have been coTbined to serve the interests OF
Richmond in the past to such a degree thas
Richmond OF the future may look back on \
great and lofty heritage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27

After a period of inactivity the German sub
marine warfare has been resumed with the
torpedoing of an American steamer Is this
Germany's answer to Mr.. Wilson's note?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27

The president OF the Chinese Rs
public and the military and civil aov-
ernors OF the Sze-chran Province have
shown their appreciation of the work
contr. buting to the West China Union
University, IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
- Sparklets =

We'll" she inquired what can I do for
you? Do you want employment"
LADY replied the tramp. ''you means well.
but You can't make work sound any more in
with by usin' words of three syla bes"-LA :
dies Home Journal.
why abstracted this morning, dear?"
II have gown in my mind
Well. please don't get 1t your back until
after the first of the month Houston Post
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27

wheeling, W. va.--Aibert Viraidi,
arrested In Beiiaire. Ohio. is prisoner
in the county Jail here charged with
violating the Mann white slave act.
He is accused OF abducting Lima
varanese as she was entering a car
rage at her home in Bellaire 70 go to
church and be married. Viraldi Is al
legged to be rejected sutton and 70
hsve taKen the gfrf to- FAirnfunt and
from there to Oakland, Nd. 1t il said
ne tried TO force her to marry 'htfn
there on threat of death. and kept her
a risoner at Fairmont four days
She was rescued, taken back to Bel.
Iaire and there married the man OF
her choice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27

Chattanooga. Tenn.-The Dixie
Highway from the Great Lakes to the
Gulf of Mexico. was given definite
form here Saturday when the COM
missioners, two each appointed the
highway after a three days session.
Chicago was selected as the nothern
terminus and Miami as the southern.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-27
DOxNGs IN DIXIE.

Atlanta, Ga.-Mrs. w. 8. Elkin, Jr''
n prominent society woman OF Atlanta
was accidentally shot and killed in her
home here Saturday night when
revolver fell from her dresser ana was
discharred. Mrs. Elkin formerly was
Miss blanche White. of Boston.
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
Auctions
PUBLIC SALE


 FRIDAY, MARCH -9lb miles northwest of Phoenix, AriZ., or I5 mile north of Washington school house on Northern Ave. Commencing at 1O:SO sharp. l will sell at auction on the above date.
 1SO CATTLE: so extra fine dairy COWS, Holstein and Durhams; 25 g. year-old heifers, springing Holstein and Durham: 25 calves s to 12 months old; 1 yearling Holstein bull; 1 2-year- old Holstein bull.
 90 HEAD STOCK HOGS: the above stock is extra good and in fine condi- ton.
 FREE LUNCH AT NOON Parties leaving Phoenix for the sale, take Glendale car, getting off at AL hambra Station. where conveyance Will take parties to sale.
 TERMS OF SALE-All sums of $1O0 and under cash; over that amount, credit of six months will be given pur- chaser giving approved 10 per cent note; per cent discount for cash.
 DIR. CONNER, Owner
 c. Q. McMURTRY, Auctioneer.
 C. A. WHITFIELD, Clerk 21 N. 1st Ave. PHONE 1910
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
For Sale Groceries


 SOME GOOD PRICES FOR CASH 25 lbs. cane sugar for. ...........$1.0 .0O (With s12.50 order of other groceries) 20 lbs cane sugar for ............ 100 with $500 order of other groceries) lb. Hills Blue Can Coffee. ...... .95 ID. Hilrs Blue Can Coffee ...... .65 ID. Hills Red Can Coffee. ...... 40 pkgs. Large Hydro Pura ...... .95 3 lbs. Prunes .25 24 lbs. Kansas Flour ur.............. 1.15 As lbs. Kansas Flour. ur............. 2.25 Swifts Premium Hams, per lb. ... 20 2 pkgs. Avondale Oats ...... .25 3 cans Lily Milk .......-..... .25 Quail brand tomatoes per can.... 10 F cans Van Camps Pork & Beans .95 Ranch Butter lb. .......... 30
 MARSHALL'S CASH GROCERY
 Phone 745. 7th X Van Buren Sts.
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

AUCTION. Saturday, March 9th
 1915, Pats Corral, Cor. 5th Ave and w Washington St. Commencing at 1 30 D. m. we will sell to the high bidders several horses, mules, draft, driving and saddle horses, buggies, wagons, double and single harness, saddles, farm implements, chickens, and other articles List your prop
 crty with the clerk at the corral. Cash sale; money as soon as sale is ovcr C. Q. McMurtry, Auctioneer; I. r. Hannah. Clerk. m
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
For Rent-Houses

: ACRES ana room house. walk ing distance; s.e per month. P. O. Box 51, City. m s15 PER MONTH, new 5-room mod ern house: $20 per month, modern G. room brick; is your house vacant. did you list it with me? Johnston, 90 N. 2nd Ave. Phone 1850. If SIX-ROOM BRICK, newly papered. reduced. 747 East Polk. Phone S934.
  FOR RENT-A three room unfur- nished house, modern and close in. Ap- ply 607 s, Second St, If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
For Sale-Real Estate


 I OWN acre tract on corner (north side) close in, that l will sell for s350 per acre; some cash and balance in years at per cent. Would sell 215 acres at same price. Owner, P. 0. Box 51, City. m FOR SALE-2O acres alfalfa, near Mesa, shade and fruit set out, price S2625; 80 acre alfalfa ranch beautiful stand near Gilbert price $125 per acre; 80 acre alfalfa ranch, highly improved, near Mesa, price s150 per acre. Terms given. Jesse F. Kelly. Mesa, Ariz. bs
 MIR. FARMER-If you want to go into the cattle business don't fail to investigate this: 160 acres of fine soil, 70 acres in alfalfa, cut , crops last year; 25 acres in grain, 40 acres ready to level 10-room house, free irrigating water; telephone line, only j miles from station: orchard, 10 head horses, farm ing tools. blacksmith shop, S2 head of cattle; 520 acres lease for pasture, free range for several hundred of cattle; all goes, and $6OO0 will handle, balance long time at per cent. See Healey, Conrad & Co.,, 37 S. Center. If FOR SALE-Five or ten acres, all in alfalfa, east of Indian school, this is a corner; is fenced and in the pink of condition, can be bought right and on easy terms. See Dibble. Is N. 1st Ave.
 If OWNER WANTS bona -fide offer on we'll improved quarter section, miles northeast; don't answer unless able to back your offer with some money. For particulars address 229S Republican. If GOOD BUILDING LOT, northeast; i; other lots been selling for $500 up. your best offer takes this one Address Box 2359 Republican,
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

PUBLIC SALE, at CURTIS RESI- DENCE, 11a miles west of Indian School on Indian school road, Monday, March s, at 1:30 p. m. I will sell at public auction the following described personal property, to-wit: 26 head of dairy cows (now milking), 1 young Holstein bull (eligible to registration), several head of young stock, ? heavy work horses, l lister, 1 set double har- ness. 1 2-horse blow, farm wagons, l hay rake, 1 grain drill, 1 mower, 1 disc harrow spike harrow, 1 spring tooth harrow, other farm implements and tools. 1 1914 model Studebaker touring automobile. All sums of less than S1O0, cash: all sums of s100 and over, a cred it Of 6 months will be given upon par ties giving bankable note; per cent discount for all cash on amounts over St00.0O. Mrs. J. s. Curtis, owner. B. w Getsnger, Auctioneer. If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

LOT IN BURROUGHS ADDITION, S250 cash; lot in West Lawn Addition, s25 cash, Sl0 per month. Johnston, 30 North Second Avenue. If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

PUBLIC SALE 9 Miles South of Tempe, Ariz., on the
 old Hansen Ranch
 WEDNESDAY. MARCH 10 Commencing at 10 o'clock Sharp Having leased our ranch, we will sell at auction on the above date the fol- lowing personal property and stock: 25 HORSES AND MULES Farming Implements and Machinery. l first class condition and complete.
 Free Lunch at Noon
 Terms Given
 J. B. FLUMERFELT. Manager c. o. McMURTRY. Auctioneer
 C. A. WHITFIELD, Clerk 21 N. 1st Ave. Phone 1910 If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

FOR SALE to close an estate, 31 acres of land, three houses. one mile from postoffice, price $450O.00. Chas. w. Thomas, Executor, Yuma. Ariz.
 2-hh
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

MARCH PLANTING CARD Alfalfa Beans Eucalyptus Peanuts Cucumber Wheat Peas Lettuce Spinach Barley Pumpkin Beets Cotton Rye Onion Sets Carrots Radlsh Melons Oats Parsnip Squashes Citron Asparagus Plants Indian Corn Tomato Plants Grass Seed
 Fruit Trees ARIZONA SEED COMPANY 137 N. central Avenue, Phoenix, AriZ.
 If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

21s ACRES well improved close in Harrell. 1915 w. Fillmore. Phone S27S
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
Fol Sale-Real Estate

FOR SALE-Watch Acre City Grow. Acre lots, $525, $25 cash, balance $1O per month; acre, house, $575, $25 cash, $10 per month; , acres house, 1450, 50 cash, $15 per month. M. H. Shelton
 215 w. Washington. If
 OPPORTUNITY THAT DOESs NOT repeat itself in life time; must have some ready money and will take $3,000.00 for equity on income property that pays more than 30 per cent on investment, don't waste your and my time unless you have the cash. Ad- dress Box 2311 Republican. n
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

FOR SALE-Here's your chance, 35- room rooming house. completely fur nished, long lease good paying busi- ness: must sell at once account of sick ness. Phone 1533 or S707. If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
Rooms and Board

HEALTH SEEKERS and OTH- FRS, disgusted with mud, fog, gloom: $1.00 will investigate Paradise Valley dry desert air. Address postal call 1t
 GOOD PRIVATE HOME for 3 or 4 gentlemen, nice rooms and good home cooking. l E miles north of town, near Indian car. Mrs. Wing, 209 Virginia Ave.
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

HOME FOR SALE-COme out to 1908 West Monroe (Capitol Addition) and buy the best six room bungalow in the city for the money. strictly modern. Phone 1882. If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

FOR SALE-40 acres, small house, good team of horses and farming i'm plements, all for only $l25 per acre, good terms: also 15 acres, cement ditches, etc, only $50 per acre, good terms. These are both a snap. See McCabe, 15 N. 1st Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

FOR SALE-I have $40 peach trees, 450 apricot trees, enough for 10 acre orchard. all ready to set. If you have land, we can do business. Address Box 25SS Republican. r
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

FOR SALE-The H. Rosenstein stock of merchandise and fixtures, at 240 East Washington st. See me at store or Adams hotel J. M
 Stricklcr, trustee n
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
Rooms and Board

ROOM AND BOARD in beautiful new modern house. Phone 3504.
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05
For Sale-Miscellaneoua

CLOSING
 OUT
 SALE
 STOCK GOING FAST EVERYTHING MUST GO NOTHING RESERVED.
 LOOK! ICE CHESTS .$400 AND UP HETEROGENEOUS $500 AND UP DRESSERS .. $500 AND UP ENAMEL WARE AT 75% OFF COST DISHES AT F OF COST HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS IN ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE WILL. KEEP OPEN UNTIL 500 P. M. DURING SALE
 SEE US EARLY PHOENIX FURNITURE co. 327 w. WASHINGTON ST.
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

FOR SALE-s125O frame house and lot for 5000: this month only. 1915 East Taylor St. bb
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

EXTRA FINE asparagus roots. for sale cheap. Phoenix Feed & Seed Co. 125 E. Jefferson. Phone 1067. If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

secondhand safes, one large, one med ium and one small size, all in absolutely first class condition, all have inside burglar and fire-proof compartments. For sale at bargain prices. Arizona Hardware Supply Co. Phone 1231. 2nd
 Ave. and Jackson. If
Arizona republican., 1915-03-05

BEAUTIFUL HOME-11 room mod crn house, acres. corner, close in CLOS Oivos). where people live that want nice homes; will be sold at a genuine bargain. See Healey, Conrad & Co.,, 37 $. Central Ave. If
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
SITUATION IN TURKISH
CAPITAL ALARMING

Sofia, Bulgaria. Jan. 9.-Dispatches
from Constantinople describe the sit
uatlon I'm the Turkish capital az In
creaslngly alarming.
The local authorities appear TO APP
prehend not only attacks from the
outside, but internal disorders Ms well.
State archives have been packed
ready for removal from the city. and
many OF them already have been sent
away.
Preparations have been completed
for the removal OF the treasury, and
locomotives are kept constantly undef
steam to meet the possible necessity o.
conveying government officials % a
place OF safety at short notice.
Preparations have been made at
Adrianople for the quarterlng OF tlae
state officials should eventualltIeI
cause the porte TO decide to quit tile
present capital.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14

decided by him 10 the said board i'm
order that said II. l.. Hollingsworth
may deed to the board the lands
bought by it and which were intended
to be conveyed In the first instance.
Therefore, BE II Resolved. Upon mo-
ton duly put seconded and carried,
that the chairman of the Board of Pub
lie instruction for the county OF DE.
Soto, State of Florida, be, and he IL
hereby authorized to cause to he
drawn a deed from said The Board Of
Public Instruction for the County of
DeSotO, State of Florida. conveying
two acres in a square in the northwest
corner Of the northwest Quarter of the
southwest quarter of the southwest
quarter Of section thirty-three 81
township thirty-six 1857, range tween.
ty-tive (25) lying west of the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad. to II. L..
Hollingsworth, and receive back from
the said II. l.. Hollingsworth. Il deed
to The Board of Public Instruction
for the County Of DeSoto, State IF
Florida, properly conveying and de.
soribing the land purchased 10y 1t ut
Brownville. Florida.
Be 1t Further Resolved, That +. u.
McClelland, chairman of The Board
OF Public Instruction for the County
Of DeSoto, State of Florida. he. and
he is hereby directed, empowered aud
authorized to executive the deed as
aforesaid ON behalf Of The Board Of
Public Instruction for the County "
DeSoto. State Of Florida, as required
by law.
Mr.. Hogan made a motion that the
above resolutions be adopted, which
was seconded by Mr. Ware. Which
motion being then and there put tn n
vote Of the ayes" and Nays" and the
roll being called, said motion was
unanimously adopted by the vote of
all members present, +. u. McClel-
land, chairman: :. Is. Hogan and II
A. Ware. members; each voting AYE"
and there being no vote "Nay." and Il
Is therefore 80 ordered.
The resignation of Mr.. q. 4. Wer-
nicke. trustee of the Avon Park Spe-
cial Tax School District No. 3. was
received and accepted.
Superintendent Buckley, Chairman r.
II. McClelland and \. Il. Hogan.
member of the hoard. made report of
their visit to the Wauchua High
School In regard to accepting same
and after going over all the accounts,
II was moved 10y MIR. Ware and sec
onded Nv Mr.. Hogan that the Wan
chula High School be accepted, which
motion was unanimously carried. and
II was so ordered.
The treasurer's report was examined
and approved.
Warrants were issued on approved
vouchers from sub-dlstricts and from
the general fund to pay teachers sal
aries. etc.
There being no further business, the
board adjourned to meet I'm special
session Monday. February LIST, to re-
ceive bids for sale of school bonds.
JAS. q. Buckley,
County Superintendent and Secretary
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
ADOPTED BY
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

At meeting Of the Christian church
held last Sunday, the following res
olution was unanimously passed and
ordered spread upon the minutes Of
the church and published in the local
papers:
Resolved, That the members of the
Christian church of Arcadia hereby
,deSire TO express their heartfelt thanks
TO all those who by their liberality and
otherwise assisted them I'm and about
the meeting just, closed by Brother c.
10. Woodward. Especially do we thank
lIr. Jake Wey for the use of the lot
on which TO pitch the tent; to l.. ID.
Harley for the use Of a piano; to the
Baptist orphanage for the use Of seats
to Mr.. j. W. Bowen for the use of
chairs: to the Baptist church for. the
use OF their baptistry and their
church. and to a number of others fol
their assistance during the services.
We also desire to thank the Masons
for the use of their hall during last
year.
II is through such acts OF brotherly
kindness that the true spirit OF. Chris
|tianity manifests itself In the world
To-day. May the blessing Of God rest
fupon all friends of the church.