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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

The Pessimist Says,
Absence makes the heart grow fonder-of tb.
other fellow H III the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22
Poor STANDING

Poor Standing.
c'ruoos-The oleomargarine people. I see by
me papers Keep In character. Some of then,
'icu TO play Slick trick on the government
stuobs-So they did. but they seem to have
,earned that the way OF the transgressor in their
business is slippery we'll as hard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

me chiffon Forge Review has heard that
CHAMP Clark worked day or two with piek
and shovel with the road force in Pike COUNTY
MO-. building good roads, and remarks: "Evj.
aehtly ne Is trying to capture the support of
those who favor good roads in his next cam
paign for President" If he captures all a,
them. he will carry Virginia with mighty
rush.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22
As Good as n Nod.

AS Good as n Nod.
He OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES you
be angry with me IL T
should kiss you?
She (coyly)-How can 7
tell until you have tried?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

School and college examinations ,us,
are being bitterly denounced BY q great r,,o
persons while they gain few defenders IN
me Ola days the popularity of examina,i,no
nepehacd a good deal on whether or mo, =.
fellow had passed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

ne FORMER secretary to Rev Billy SIM
DAY ID. D.. says Dr. Sunday lifts large nor
eiohs or MS sermons, but admits tha, mo
sundayesque gestures are entirely origins,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

nc federai reserve Board is giving Balti-
more an opportunity TO lcarn-aIopp with
the rest Of the district and OF the country
that Richmond is the right yIacc Tor tho
feoeral reserve bank. We confidently cxpcc,
even Baltimore to be 80 well satisfied sbc
VIII cease making that very disaprecablo
howiing noise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

Just read this remarkable proposition from
inc Charlottesville Progress: why not can.
University of Virginia commandments? Thew
are always worth preserving, and they will
make the kind Of preserves that Will bring
the ola boys back to the old rotunda in greater
numbers than We have been accustomed to soc
we nave made this suggestion in the past and
renew II now. we seriously suggest that the
university make of n good motion nictura
machine and get films of the scenes that piec ed
together will make satIsf.c,or
production of the commencement spectacle
THESE films could he filed away and reproduced
at proper intervals, say at class reunions Then
supplement the story represented 10 the
eye by motion pictures with phonogrs phic re-
productions OF the speeches, indeed all spoken
parts of the commencement story. These pho-
noGraphc records could be filed away with the
photograp hic ones"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

Limited.
Tn" wise professor finds IL hard
To hold job these DAYS,
for IN his thinking he must stick
To old. deep-trodden ways:
originality Is barred
1t pleases not, nor pays.
THE TATTLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

Some constituencies rascal while
umbrella "' "''n my
100 bad. Where did you get the umbrella
you are carrying now?" ~ e'id
ny when found mine was gone 7 nickAd
rack ' was 1eit IN the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22
Current Editorial Comment

In point of human material for
the fighting line reports from
Germany now indicate that all
the available men OF lighting age
are under arms. The male ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

TELEPHONE. RANDOLPH
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-22

by Times dispatch Carrier Delivery Service In
Richmond iand huburhs) aud PctcrshurEt
Daily with sunday, one week ......... rs cents
Daily without sunday, one week 10 cents
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
ENGLAND INTERESTED IN CANAL.
MINISTER INSTRUCTED TO AS.
CERTAIN STATUS OF LAND.
SLIDES,
Apparently British Shipping Interests
Request John Bull to Make In
4uiry Because Of Fear of Closing.

Panama, Jan. 30.-The British ad-
miralty apparently is displaying much
interest in the condition Of the Pana-
ma Canal. Sir Claude C. Mallett,
British minister to Panama, has been
instructed, it is understood, to ascer-
tain the status of the recent land
slide.
Sir Claude told canal officials re-
ports had been received in London
that the waterway probably would be
closed indefinitely because of unfavor-
able conditions in Culebra cut, and
that apparently British shipping in
terests had requested the government
TO learn what conditions actually were.
1t is believed here the reports in Lon
don were caused by a misunderstood
ing of the announcement from Wash
ington that the formal opening had
been delayed.
The condition Of the channel was
better today than at any time since
October Is, when it was closed. Five
vessels Of heavy draft safely navigat-
ed the waterway during the day.
Postponement of the formal open.
ing of the canal was announced Mon.
day at Washington. One Of the fac.
tors said to have been responsible was
difficulty in controlling slides. Gov
Goethals is said to have told President
Wilson he could not promise thai
large battleships could be sent through
in March, when the opening was tc
have taken place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
FEAR EFFECTS OF 5O.CAR BILL
RAILROAD MEN DECLARE PAS.
SAGE WILL STOP DEVELOP.
MENT.
Mr.. BOnsal Says Advantage of Straight
Track and Lack of Grades Would
Be Lost ON New System.

Charleston, Feb. 1.-The Nickles
bill in the Legislature for making the
maximum number Of cars to a train
fifty has caused considerable discus
sion in Charleston. Many railroad
men declare that the passage Of this
bill will cause serious hardships to
the roads and that it's effect on pro-
jects in course Of development will
be heavy. 1t is stated by them that
the railroads have been striving to
promote efficiency with economy and
that the passage of the bill would
be of far-reaching consequences.
Mr.. w. r. Bonsal. president of the
Carolina, Atlantic and Western Rail-
ray, was asked yesterday whether
such law would operate seriously
against the prosperity of the lines
which he has just completed and
welded together. He answered that it
most certainly would. In addition to
this, he said, it would stop the build
ing Of any additional lines in this
State.
Mr.. Bonsal drew attention to the
fact that his road had been con-
structed with a special view to the
operation Of heavy trains, that the
cost Of the road had been heavy on
this account, the maximum grade be-
ing rs feet to the mile, and 95 per
cent Of the line straight. This, of
course, has cost hundreds of thous-
ands Of dollars additional to secure.
The passage Of such a law as that
under discussion, said Mr.. Bonsal
would deprive the Carolina, Atlantic
and Western Of any possibility OF
| realizing on this part of it's invest.
ment. 1t would cripple the road just
as it is equipped for service. 1t Nigh,
end forever any further extensions by
this road or any other in the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
THE b0NsAL LINE OPEN.
PRESIDENT OF G. A. & w. AN.
NOUNCES NEW FREIGHT
SERVICE.
To Provide Link with S. A. l.. Line mt
Hamlet, N. C.-TrainlOad OF Cotton
Coming--First Outward Train Mon
day.

Charleston, Jan. 29.-Freight traf-
fc over the Charleston Northern link
OF the Carolina, Atlantic and Western
Railway System will begin Monday,
February l. The announcement was
made this morning by w. r. Bon
sal, president Of the system, and con-
firms the story printed In The Even
ing Post several days ago, and q like
announcement made yesterday after
noon.
The line will be opened with one
freight train each way a day, and as
increased freight traffic warrants it,
this service will be increased. The
opening will be in nc way formal, and
1t will probably be several weeks be-
fore the line Is opened to passenger
traffic.
In connection with the announce
ment that the road would open for
freight traffic Monday, Mr.. Bonsal
stated that H. S. Glaiber had been
appointed freight agent here and
would have offices at the capacious
freight depot which has been con-
structed at the foot Of Hasell and
Wentworth streets. The offices in the
new freight building will be open for
business Monday morning.
1t was stated late this afternoon
that the first shipment of freight to
be made into Charleston over the new
line between this point and Andrews
will be a trainload Of cotton, which
will arrive some time tomorrow from
towns In the Pee Dee.
Besides the offices Of the freight
agents, the Office Of Superintendent w.
A. Gore will be located in the freight
depot building at the foot of Haseil
street. The offices are now being pre-
pared for opening. and will, no doubt,
be open tomorrow. The first freight
train to leave Charleston over the new
road will leave here at 9 o'clck next
Monday night, and at the same hour
each night thereafter 1t is planned to
operate freight train out Of the city
1t could not be said today at what
hour the train expected to arrive to-
morrow would get here. but 1t is
thought that It will be in the after
noon. n
With the, opening Of the road, the
handsome new freight ana, passenger
depot at North Charleston will be
opened for business.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
MANNING HEADS BELGIAN RE.
LIEF.
Governor Accepts Guardianship for
State and Will Urge Canvass for
Supplies.

Columbia. Jan. 30.-Gov. Richard
1. Manning has accepted the appoint
ment as State chairman Of the COM
mission for relief In Belgium. Bruce
Walker Ravenel OF Columbia, who
has effectively carried on the relief
work. has been named as vice chair
man. This announcement was made
yesterday after a conference attended
by Gov. Manning, Mr.. Ravenel and
John b. Reynolds of New York, rep-
resenting the national commission for
the relief Of the stricken nation. The
relief plan has now assumed State
wide proportions and an official char
acter. Gov. Manning has promised to
use his best efforts in promoting the
work of the commission In South
Carolina.
'"South Carolina Is to be congratu-
lated on her most excellent RESPONSE
to the appeal for help" said Mr..
Reynolds yesterday. THE acceptance
OF the craftsmanship OF the State
commission by Gov. Manning is one
OF the most gratifying things that has
happened since the campaign was
begun. support by such q man as
GOV. Manning will certainly lead the
way to greater things in this and
other States. The relief work Is now
of Statewide interest. The reception
or the work has been marvellous"
The same policies are to be carried
out under State supervision. The
work of collecting supplies for the re-
lief ship that is to sail from Char
lesion in February Is going forward
rapidly. though much still remains
TO be collected. Mr.. Reynolds has
Just returned from Charleston. where
he found that the Carolina company.
which is storing the gifts. pending the
arrival OF the steamer st. Helena. has
done its part Of the work In a most
creditable manner. The people of
Charleston are giving magnificent
support"
Gov. Manning was chairman for
sumter county when the relief com
mittee was first organized.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
WILL SIGN ACREAGE REPEAL.
governor States Position Definitely
That Farmer May Know How to
Arrange Crops.

Columbia, Jan. 3O.-Mr. Manning
said today, when asked whether or
not he would sign the acreage reduc-
ton bill which has passed both houses
OF the general assembly.
Yes. will sign the bill repeating
cotton acreage reduction. I make
this statement In order that our farm
ers may know definitely what to ex-
pect and to be able to pitch their
crops and make their arrangements
for the season. This action of the
legislature relieves me Of the effort To
enforce law for which no provision
was made for it's enforcement, and II
would seem an injustice to the small
farmers to require such reduction by
legal enactment when no other State
In the cotton-raising belt required it.
Material and heavy reduction in South
Carolina's cotton acreage will be auto
matte, by reason Of the heavy losses
VII ietoe year - crop ana the
depression In business resulting there
from. / trust that the lesson of dis
aster from single-money crop will
ne lasting and that in diversification
or crops, cattle and stock raising, onr
farmers will prepare for the condi-
ton that will be upon us in a few
years from the approach of the boil
weevil. The time is upon us when We
must meet this situation. 1 hope that
campaign of education on this sub
Ject will awaken our people to the ne
cessity Of solving our marketing prob
lens. so that efforts to diversity orr
crops will not be abortive or bring
loss to those who try It, Raise home
supplies and provide a sane plan for
selling surplus crop, and stock. Re-
ducc the use Of fertilizers by winter
cover crops and stock. We must raise
cotton more economically-the largest
item OF expense is the fertilizer bill.
and yet reduction OF fertilizer bill
should be by reducing aoreage I'm cot
ton rather than i'm curtailing the
amount Of fertilizer used per acre"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
SOCIAL EVENTS
Book Club Meets with Mrs. w. G..
IhOmas-ISOOk and Embroidery
Club Formed.

Club Formed.
Mayesville, Jan. 30.-A recent So
cial event Of much interest and pleas
ure was the annual reception Of the
Tuesday Afternoon Book club, which
was held this year at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Thomas. in west
Mayesville. These affairs are always
looked forward to with much pleas
ure by the members and their invited
guests and the one Of this season was
exceptionally pleasant. The house
was beautifully and tastefulfy
decorated with potted plants, palms
and ferns, and lighted candles set off
the attractiveness Of the decorations.
The receiving line consisted of all of
the officers of the club of the past year
and those Of the present, as follows:
Mesdames F. j. Bass, E. w. Mayes,
w. M. Bradley, w. G. Thomas, J. w.
Thames and Misses Mary S. Ander-
son, Alice Cooper and Emma Mayes.
The entertainment feature of the
evening was the ever popular game of
progressive rook. There were Is ta-
bles of this game. The ladies' prize
was won by Mrs. j. w. Thames and
the mems prize by Marion Wilson of
st. Charles. They were presented by
the Rev. r. L. Grier. The members
OF the entertainment committee were:
Mesdames P. M. Tiller, Robert A.
Chandler. j. E. Goddard, w. G..
Thomas, George c. Warren and II. w.
Deall.
Refreshments and hot coffee were
served in the dining room. The re-
freshment committee was as follows:
Mesdames c. D. Cooper w. NJ. Brad
ley. j. c. Parnell, j. D. Blackwell, ].
w. Spncer, r. F. DesChamps and
Miss Alice Cooper.
over 60 guests and members en-
joyed the evenings entertainment.
A newly organized club in this town
that bids fair to give it's members
much pleasure and diversion is the
Rook and Embroidery club which
held its first meeting on last Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. j. r. Mayes.
most pleasant afternoon was spent
by the ladies present and delicious re-
freshmentS Of Russian custard and
cake were served. The club will meet
on every Wednesday afternoon, hold
ing its next session with Mrs. H. C..
Bland. The members Of the club are:
Mesdames M. c. Mayes, H. c. Bland,
ii. w. Cooper, f. G. Spencer, B. S.
Crawford, j. NJ. Currie, w. S. Chan
dler and j. r. Mayes, with Mrs S. L.
Mayes as an invited guest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
SENATE FTLIBUsTER CONTINUES.
smoot OF Utah Speaks for Nearly
Twelve Hours Continually.

Washington. Jan. 30.-The Repub-
iican filibustor In the Senate agains,
the purchase bill. which was dragged
through tho night. continued today.
Senator Smoot of Utah. took the floor
at nine twenty-five this morning.
almost eleven and halr hours.
Many senator's slept on the long
leather couches around the chamber.
or In the cioakrooms. within reach. II
q quorum was called for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
SAVANNAH MOVING COTTON
Foreign Shipments for One Day Total
Over $4,000 Bales.

Savannah. Ga, Jan. 3O.-The for
eign shipments Of cotton from this
port today totalled moro than $4,000
pales' the largest foreign movement
or the season for any one day, local
ly, The American steamer Navadan
sailed for Bremen, Germany, with a
cargo Of $4,000 bales. The British
steamer Lingfield sailed with a cargo
of 5000 bales. and late this afternoon
the Norwegian steamer Fimreitts
sailed with 1925 bales. The destina-
tions of the Lingfield and the Fimreit-
te were withheld.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
4 FATHERS FIEND|SA DEED.
KILLS WIFE AND TWO DAUGH.
TIERS AND THEN HIMSELF.
Son Only Member of New York Fam.
lily to Survivc-Killing not Discover
cd for Several Hours.

New York, Jan. Charmed with
a magazine rifle equipped with a
silencer, Herman Aurebach, a wealthy
real estate operator, respondent over
financial reverses, today shot and
killed his wife and two daughters as
they slept and then killed himself.
His son, Lester, high school stu
dent, was the only member of the
family left alive.
So completely did the silencing de-
vice muffie the reports Of the weapon
that the tragedy was not discovered
until several hours later, when the
son found under his door a note from
his father requesting him to tele-
phone relatives. The quadruple kill
ing took place in an exclusive apart
ment house on Central park, west.
Coroner Feinberg, after an inves-
tigation, stated that Aurebach evil
IDENTIFY had planned the tragedy for
several days and had executed 1t with
calm deliberation. The son inform
ed the coroner that his father had
brought the rifle home nine days
ago.
"A maid in the Aurebach home, who
had not been disturbed by the shoot
ing, arose as usual but made no ef-
fort to call the family until 10
O'Clock. when, failing to get re-
sponse from the others, she aroused
Lester. The boy found under his
door note in his fathers writing,
which read:
when you wake up telephone
ljUncles Leopold and Joe Levy and
grandpa"
The boy went to his fathers room
where he found his father and
mother dead in their beds, between
which lay the rifle. Going into the
room OF his two sisters he found
Beatrice, aged Is. and Daisy, two
years younger, dead too, with the
bed clothing tucked about them and
drawn over their heads. The bow
followed his fathers instruction..
notifying the relatives as we'll as the
police. He then broke down and be.
came frantic.
The coroner found on a desk in
Aurebach's room four empty cart.
ridge shells of heavy calibre, appar.
emily elected from the rifle after each
shot. Inasmuch as the fourth bull
let was that which Aurebach ended
his own life, the coroner could not
understand how all four shells had
been picked up. but finally decided
that the son might have found the
fourth and placed it with the Others
without realizing what he was doing
Until few years ago Aurebach had
been member of a New York CANDY
firm. from which he retired to devote
his attention to real estate. A, few
months ago, 1t is said. his property
was valued at nearly $1.OOO,OOO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
SHIP DAc|A ON HER way.
STEAMER LEFT GALVESTON FOR
ROTTERDAM ON SUNDAY.
Loaded With 1900 Bales Of Cotton,
but Has Made no Provision to Es-
cape Capture, Despite Threats OF
British that She Would Take Her as
Prize Of War.

Galveston, Texas, Jan. 31.-The
steamer Dacia, recently transferred
from German to American registry
and which the British government
has declared would be considered a
fair prize of war, left here today for
Rotterdam via Norfolk with cargo
Of 1900 bales of cotton for trans
shipment to Bremen.
Capt. George Mcdonald. master Of
the vessel, announced that the Dacia
would follow the usual course Of trav-
ell and no special effort would be
made to avoid capture. The cargo,
valued by the shippers at ss80,000,
was insured by the government war
risk bureau, but it is stated insurance
on the bottom was refusd.
The Dacia cleared January 90. I'm
favorable weather conditions, accord
ing to the captain, delayed the de-
parture of the vessel for several days
and then it was explained that no
attempt would be made to sail until
important papers We're received from
the owner. E. N. Breitung Of New
York.
| Sailing orders were received early
today and at noon the vessel was
under way.
The sailing of the Dacia adds an
other chapter to the international
incident growing out of the transfer
Of the former Hamburg-American
line steamer shortly after the vessel
was interned at Port Arthur, Texas,
following the outbreak OF the Euro
pean war. Her new owners an
nounced that the Dacia was bought
to engage in the cotton trade with
Germany, but immediate opposition
from the British government caused
the destination of the vessel to be
changed from Bremen to Rotterdam,
Il neutral port.
The United States asked Great Brit
ain If safe conduct would be given
the Dacia to carry one cargo Of cot
ton to Rotterdam to help the cotton
situation, the vessel then to return to
the United States. This brought the
reply that the vessel itself must be
considered contraband, the British
not recognizing the legality Of her
transfer to American registry in time
Of war, but that the cargo would be
transferred to another steamer for
shipment to Rotterdam if the Dacia
werc seized.
Seizure of the steamer is expected
to result in prize court proceedings
and diplomatic representations that
may be Of far-reaching importance.
No explanation was given regard
ing the papers the Dacia awaited, but
it was surmised they were proofs of
transfer Of ownership to be presented
the British authorities, should the
ship be detained
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
j. w. DURANT, JR., STABBED.
Paul N. johnson Accused Of Commit.
ting Assault ON Other BODY.
News and Courier.

N'S"o oiiu NouliSl.
Paul N. Johnson, arrested on a
charge of aggravated assault, stabbing
j. Walter DuRant, Jr., in the left side
with knife on King Street on Friday
night, was sent to Jail to await the re-
suit of DuRant's wound. He is being
held without the alternative Of fur
nishing bond.
The warrant for the arrest Of john
son, who is stranger here, w..s sworn
out by Clarence Mcdonald, a. brother
in-law of DuRant's, before MAGISTRATE
O'Shaughnessy yesterday morning,
when the case was referred to the
Church street magistrate from the
Police Court. No preliminary hearing
was held, as Mcdonald stated that
DuRant's condition was too serious
to permit him to attend the hearing.
Johnson in statement to Magis-
trate O'Shaughnessy denied the
charge, but Mcdonald insisted that he
was the right man, as DuRant had
told him that Johnson was the man
who stabbed him. Discussion of a
pool game on King street, it is said,
led to the stabbing. DuRant is suf
fering from an ugly wound in the
side near the heart.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-03
Would Call IL york"

columbia, Jan. 29.-One hundred
ana ninety citizens OF Yorkville have
MED petition with the York county
delegation asking that the name of
the town he changed to York. The
delegation Will introduce a bill to pro-
vide for an election on the question.
forkville Is ono of the oldest towns i'm
the State.