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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-05
Ask Prayer for
Success of Great
.I.ayrnen 'sMovement

View York. Sept, 4.-Belieyina in
tbs power of old-fashioned prayer,
tho lead ers of the Laymen's Mis-
eionary Movement are asking thou
lands OF men and women to pray for
tape National Missionary Campaign,
which opens the first Of its seventy
five great conventions for men IN Chi
cAxo on October IA. individuals In
!. private. families at their family affairs,
tpastors IN their pulpits, attendants at
church prayer meetings and groups
especially organized are requested 10
offer persistent prayer for the cam
pAfrn and all who participate In II.
The call TO prayer which has been
issued, says the opportunities rs well
~ the difficulties Of so great an UNI
dertAking an the projected campaign
OF missionary inspiration and educa-
ton, including the orga nization Of
seventy five conventions In the Lead
ing cities Of the United States consti-
tute an unusual challenge to the faith
OF Christian men. Therefore prayer
j 10 regarded as the most important
mean. Of preparation for the hard
work of the campaign.
Seven subjects for prayer are sus-
crested and they include the campaign
aa~ a whole. the mission boards partt-
ctpatsng. cities In which conventions
are 10 be held and the committees
sappo.nted 20 organize the conventions.
srhe convention speakers and the del
eKates to the convention.
An effort Is to be made 10 get
written pledges from large numbers
Of men In each OF the seventy five
cities. IS we'll as men in
other parts Of the country, 10 pray
daily for the success of the cam
spAign. A promise 10 pray. which Is to
be signed In duplicate is part Of the
cal which has been issued the dupli-
cate 10 he returned to the mission
board. with which the signer IS affili-
ated or TO the Laymen's Missionary
Movement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-05
Coats, Dresses, etc., for Autu,
New Petticoats

Those we've assembled for the coming season are
the prettIest we've yet shown
TAFFETA PET'TlCOArS, plain or finished with
figured founees; changeahle tafieta petticoats and
silk Jersey Pettieoats with tafeta ounce Beautiful
designs and very special in value $500 and S. so
OTHER SILK PFTTICOATS- nice assortments-
S298 to $685.
COTTON PETT1C0ATS, in black and popular
colors 100 to S2.98
WOOL. JERSEY PETTICOATS, with taffeta or
sateen flounces ST. to $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-05
.ALFAI.FA" AND "HOG CHOLERA"
ARE TOPICS AT INSTITt TIE.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Prince George Courthouse, Va. Sept
4 THE attendance at court yesterday
was larger than usual during present
special term the attraction being a
farmers institute under the direction.
of Allen Temple. county demonstrators.
Alfalfa" ana Hog Cholera" were the
themes OF discussion.
Taking part in the institute and maxi
ing addresses were T. o. Sandy, State
agent who talked of Alfalfa" and
Or. H. f, Hayes. hog cholera specialist.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-05
Plaid Coats for Fall

Fashion ''tps'' from authoritative sources agree
that PLAIDS will be very popular this fall
We are showing nobby belted model 80
inches that is an excellent women s coat for i'm
mediate wear It is finished with novelty buttons and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-05
A Nobby Misses Suit
A Combination Dress
and Tafeta

Dresses of this character very popular, and
this one is an exceptionally good-looking garment!
NAVY BLUE ONLY, with trimmings of gold
braid and embrodery the skirt is of plaid taffeta with
a wide flounce of serge
Excellent value. Price $780,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
I LIVES LOST
0NFRENCAB BOAT
Steamship Admiral Pamelin
Torpedoed and Sunk by
Submarine

DkRlS, oct Is SEVENTY our por
i tns lost their live, when the
French steamship Admiral rumrIiu
was torpcdocd aud sunk b, % ~uhma
riuc 4 dispatch tu tine llaya- News
agency from MnrsciIIc,. which bring,
this news does not specify whether the
victims were passengers ur members
NJ the crew.
LONDON, oct lN 4 large Grr
man torpedo boat was ruu down and
cut In two by n German steam ferry
which left Trelehorg. Sweden .Ht ,lN
olcock Friday night with nll lights
out says n Reuter- dispatch from MAJ
mo, Sweden only five uf the ton
pcdo boats crew Of forty five wrr,
snved
The captuu ~ the submarine o..
serted us Justification Of his attack
that the steamer WAS armed hul thi,
Is denied by the correspondent SiN of
the crew We're wounded by the hUm
bnrdment
The sound " firing drew French
torpedo bout aud am English hospital
ship to the spot. aud the wounded aud
snany fugltlyeS were taken aboard
by these vessels The submarine rlea
at their approach. after firing two tor
pedoes Into the Amirul llumcIlu an,
sinking hur
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
REJOICE AT BEAVER
Completion Of Short Line Southwark
From FOrgan Gives Town Rail Con.
nectiOn with World

BEAVER CITY, oct Is. The
Beaver short Line, connecting this
town with Forgan, eighteen miles
north by northwest, was completed
Saturday and before the cud VI the
current week regular truIus will be
operating between the two towns Ar.
rangements are being made here for
a celebration " the railways ad.
vent, hut the date has not AS vet been
fixed.
Railroad connection with the out.
sled world will establish Beaver as
the market for Beaver county, which
supremacy was threatened so long us
Forgan remained the terminus " the
Wichita Falls aud Northwestern line.
Grain, livestock and other products
now may be- loaded here for Fort
Worth, Dallns and gulf points
The advent Of a railroad In this
county has materially enhanced the
value Of farm lands, which hereto.
fore has been negligible MANY of
the early settlers abandoned their
claims because VI remoteness from
rat markets, and only those re.
malned who enjoyed the pioneer nfe
because of the most healthy climate
I'm the world.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
NEW SEAMAN'S LAW
DID NOT FORCE SALE
Secretary Redfield, Commenting on
Transfer Of Pacific Mail Steamship
Property, Denies Allegations

WASHINGTON, oct ls.-A letter
written by Secretary Redfleld, of
the department Of commerce, to See.
retary McAdOo, was made public Sun.
day night In which he discusses ale
cations that the Pacific Mail Steam.
ship company was compelled to sell
some " It's ships and withdraw from
business on account NJ the new Sen.
mems law
Secretary Redfleld points out that
the regulations governing the law
had not been prepared when the com.
pany's action was taken aud declares
that the company made no Inquiry
Of the department relative to the ma:
ture or tenor Of the regulations nor
did H., he added, w far M the de
partment know, seek In any way Ia
learn the spirit In which the law
would be administered.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
Visit California and
Her Exposinons

California means sunshine. out " door
llte, eXhllArntlon, optimism Her UNIQUE
eNposltlpns typlfy predictions and uneNpec.
intions. They are hernlds Of tomorrow The
Golden West Is splrndldly gnrhed with
natures early autumn rolors How can
you resist the call N trip TO the Pa.
clfic Const1
Round trip Exposition fares are IN ~
feet mp 10 November no. and the Golden
state Limited runs every day from M.
caEo TO California via kansas city, m
Paso, Douglas, Tucson the direct line N
lowest attitudes via Rock Island. vi pnso
southwestern Southern Pacific
There n no finer train. no better serv.
lee than the Golden state Llmited' no
quicker more comfortable, nor more in.
tercstlng route 10 california than tha
Golden State Route"
Another excellent train II the "Callfor.
nlan.' via vi Paso and Bowie (side trip
over Apache Trail To Roosevelt nam and
Phoenix A train of modern eunipment.
Including standard drawing room and
tourist sleeping ears, chair cars, and
through dining car
Early reservation important Choice Of
routes returning Telephone write or
call a Rock Island Llnes' station or In.
ion Ticket Office
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
WANT LEARNING

state Superintendent II. II. Wilson
Is receiving enthusiastic letters rela.
tive to the cnmpaigu NJ education to he
lnangurnted during the month of No.
yrmhcr 10 cuImluatc In il hig rally In
Oklahoma city ON November - the
first day " the convention NJ State
Teachers Association. Letters from
n number of county superlntendents
have been received outlining what tho
local effort will be.
Five meetings are 10 be- held In
Washltn county during November In
Latlmer county the superintendent
snyS five moonlight schools have nj.
ready been established and mere VIII
'ollow. These schools are hclng held
In many different parts NJ The state.
and the residents NJ the neighbnrhood
are taking advantage of lhe oppor.
tmity to obtain more book knowledge
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
VITALITAS GOES
TO WASHINGTON
Hon. VIM. Schley Howard Finds
1t Unnecessary to Visit
Health Resort

Atlanta, GsUrglns able Congressman
VIM. Schey Howard, recently gave the
following interesting comment upon nntu
raj yitalitics:
1T affords me pleasure 10 give thls
voluntary testimonial ne tn the efficacy
Of Yltaltas M remedy Tor indigestion.
No person of my acquaintance ever sui
fered more than ! from indigestion No
matter what | would cnt I had 10 20
through the process uf suffering Your
God given remedy Nns suggested to me boy
q friend | took 1t as directed Two hot
ties Sufficcd 10 cure mo In other words
two dollars Invested In YOUR remedy did
what two thousand dollars had failed tn
do In visiting springs paying doctor =
bills and for prescriptions
YitRlistG &, the Suulhs mist wonderful
product and Natures best known tonic
Its medicinal merits are attracting nation
wide attention. Hs illustrated by the fore
going statement coming from the congrrs
siunal hnN ut Washington Statesmen NJ
the nation. us we'll ns people In the humber
waIks ~ lifr, nrp finding new health and
strength In us us" II assists In bring
ug freedom from indigestion. hiiousnpss
Of stomach, liver, kidney, bowels aud blood
lts effects urc marvellous SNr the demon
ftrHtlon nuQ get free drink ~ NitRlltas
al Parmenter's Pharmacy ~ West Main
street, or write there Tor Information
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
NEW INSURANCE
COMPANY BUSY
No Lawsuit, Record of To-
peka National-Frst State
Agency Insuring Stock

nklNuuNA Is the third state to
~ nr .r.ouilpJ nv the Toppka Na.
ti.n.I It...., ,n.,..nco comrspv
.,., ''''N i"'u'",o ,l
""'.' "'' Just opened oitlces oh '"'
second fIoor NJ the Colcord building.
rhi, is the first state agency of a
Ii,.s,,r,. ,,.,........ -, - ,ocste
m olI,h,na "'''' '''"'' '''''
m, -. .,,., ,,,,,.,v IA.
sure. r.,,I. % ,",u'eu . ,aI,,nns ,U and
,a,t., ,' ,".N'' u'rsts' sth'liuns' -. 49,
n has ro, . 'v"'u ,.',,...-,' .,o" - 80 sInce
II wns f,,., ,r,."I,,, "'r,'I',v ~, Kansas three
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
SHOOTER CAUGHT
saltwater Officers Holding Man Who
Shot Guy Phillips at Drumright--
Brother Here Goes to Scene

News was received from saltwater
this morning that Joe Birmingham
had been arrested aud was being held
there on charge Of shooting duy
Phillips In brawl at Drumrlght
Thursday night Birmingham was
caught a short distance from Gushing
II IL snid that Phillips Is danger.
ously injured, and cannot recover. liz
Is well known In police circles In Ok
lahoma city. and has had trouble with
the law on several occasions here. IN,
shooting came IN the elimination Of 4
drunken brawl Charles Phillips, q
brother Of the wounded man runs Or
automobile livery business in Okla
homa CITY He left for Drumright /,
investigate the Occurrences Friday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18

Isn't your livestock worth more to You right
now than anything else on your farmI Could
you farm without the cattle aud horses and hogs
and mules and sheep that are the actual sources
of all your profit
What good is rich soil and modern machinery
without horses to pow, plant cultivate and har
vest
Butter at ~ cents pound nothing 10 you unless
you have good live productive dairy herd
ANY way you look at IT, your livestock the most val
unhe Of your possessions You've got good cash money
tied up in IT, You have paid many hard earned dol.
lars for feed for IT, You have built expensive barns aud
shcls for IT,
\ou have spent hours and hours day. and weeks and
months and years Of time taking It, nourshng and
watching over IT,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
ASSAULTS /. ;. MARSHAL

MUSkOGEE. oct ls- A. the re-
suit " fight occurring ou u Katy
passenger train near here between
deputy Sheriff william sheldon of
Groyr and william Rupert. former
policeman the former is lying boo %
hospital here with pcrhnp- fatal
wounds. In bringing prisoner here
Sheldon Is said 10 have taken some
whisky away from Rupert also %
passenger on the trniu lhpcrt Is rr
ported 10 have secured poker and
with the statement Here's where /
get T. s. marshal struck the uu
suspectiug marshal fearful blow
from behind Rupert now is Zoo jain
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
ON
COLOSSAL SCALE
Trial of Men Charged With
Evading Distillate Revenue
Begins at Fl. Smith

EORT SMITH Ark, oct lS.--Trials
4 Of number Of defendants In the
so.called moonshiur whisky conspiracy
ease, In which more than twenty men,
residents of various states, have been
indicted were set for trial here Mon.
day m tn United state, district court
1t WIS expected more than II dozen
men would appear Tor trial. Some Of
the men indicted have not yet been nr-
rested, Il few are fugitive, from jus.
tice aud Other successfully have re
listed cNtradition to the Arkansas dis.
triCt.
Nearly all the men arrested have
been released under bond The prln-
cipnl one ur these Is John !, Casper,
Of Kansas City an officer Of distlll-
ing company und known as the head
Of the alleged moonshiuc organization.
He gave bond Of So Ouu Guy L..
Hartman ut Kansas CITY, former husl-
ucs, partner of Casper forfeited II
bond of 100000 by failure tu appear
for his preliminary trluI James G..
Brewhukrr, also Of Kansas city, for
merly connected with the di,uIIing
company. is under indictments bat has
not been arrested
The operations Of the alleged con
'pirntcr are said by government Off
Goals 10 have covered several states
ana To have drfruudcd the government
Of millions Of dollars Specifically It
is charged that the men Illegally oprr.
utul dlsrilIcry Ia Fort Smith aud iu
stead Of sending the prudurl lu u gov
rrumrui warehouse, shipped h lp Kan
sas city There, 1t IS charged M,
containers of the whisky vrr. fraud
ulrutly Stamped with old revenue
stamps thus allowing the dJHiI.ur. t.
ryndc payment ~ tax
\ large number NJ witnesses hN,
been summoned for the trial which I,
tu be- conducted by Robert W Chuds
uf Chicago, sprcial attorney for Dh,
department of Justice
Although Knox Booths trmI hu,
been postponed, II wus said be- uuu,
appear nj the trials Of the other met
as % witness FOR the government
Irish song, story wit. humur uuD
fm ly the Killarney Ladies' ul lltgl
..nuo Tuesday night Scusuu tick
r'- H. numbers at Wrstfulls. 500
Star Ent Course Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
CHARACTER GOOD,
50 NOT GUILTY
High Tribunal Reverses Decision OF
Lower COurt-Defendant Unwit-
lingly Got Stolen Cattle

Holding that the evidence did not
sustain the verdict OF the jury, the
criminal court uf appeal, today re-.
ycr~rd the Judgment Of the stephens
county district court In the case Of
Emmct Graham. who had been con.
ylvlrd NJ stealing cattle and given
five years in the prnitrutiHrN era
ham bought the cattle which hr after
wards was told had been stolen lie
offered 10 aud dbl pay the claimant
OF the cattle for them, according 10
the evidence, aud he maintained that
bee did not know they had been ,to.
lcu He introduced several char
uptrr witnesses The jury. how
ever brought IN verdict OF pmyla
tiun
The appeal of !. o. Craft from
lvakuum county convicted uf ,iunt
lus the prohihltory law aud furI 500
and sentenced to thirty day. m miI
Was dismissed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
The Topeka National Livestock
Insurance Company
2Oi.5.6 COlcOrd Building.
Oklahoma City. OklahOma.

We have treated the farmers and
stockmen square. our work Itself is
the best advertisement We could have,
Within 30 days we will have fully 4W
people at work over the state hand.
ling different departments of the
company's business
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
ITALYs KING TAKES CHANCES

PARIS, Oct. lS King Victor Em.
manuels contempt for danger, says a
dispatch from Rome, IN the source of
one ~ General Cadornas greatest an.
kettles. Recently the king stood watch.
ing battery In action on the Carso
front when an hostile aeroplane flew
right over him. His staff begged him
10 move but he refused
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
How We Paw Losses

There is not single adjusted unpaid loss {
Of this company. No quibbles, no delays, no
Our plan Of making loss settlements takes
you. Whenever your animal dies, you want
money at once. and in this company YOU
You do not have TO wait sixty bays for it, You get
It the minute the adjuster has made sAtistac.
tory adjustment Of your loss after having re-.
cciyed notice OF same and arriving at your
place RIGHT ON THE GROUND.
In other words. losses in this company are
now paid right on the ground What more real
protection what better protection can you get :
What is more prompt, quicker, what helps YOU
replace your lost animals better than this pay.
ON the ground method Of this company
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
Now-Is the Time To Insure

Ist us have your application for Topeka National potec
tion At once Don't wait another minute Write w to-day
Tell us g,t to you quick possible and get your
stock protected iou have full confidence IN us
Do not feel the slightest hesitSncy about getting in
touch with us at the earliest possible moment We will
be clad have YOU investigate company its officers
Hs methods OF doing bisnes policy our record just
a. carefully and thoroughly you wish.
In fact will 60 far 10 make that Inyesti-
CATION easy Tor YOU Wen YOU their and you
write TO number Of polcyhoders who'e had losses
paid by the who the directors Of
THE company See what THEY say Ask them
how they've been treated. Ask them what kind OF a
deal we gave thsm Ask them II have given any cause
fot complaint Ask them any questions you want to en-.
able yoU to lind that tins IL good safe ock sohd insti
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
Let Us Insure Your Livestock
Against Death From Any Cause


Andenw when have a amin
the Of Obey III v ha e is
the This is the pa
this
the
md is o
ALL o.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18

We our reasonable and rIgtbnse
covering hundreds hundreds all of finances
Sokal Paid conduct of
this business This wildcat nybynight institution We
complied with laid down by the
legally chartered do business IN oklahoma
strictly under the supervision o the state Insurance departments
wouldn't make idle claims the State
MUST pOICyhOders And
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
You do all these things.
Have You Protected 1t?

This ls vital question that every good livestock
owner should honestly answer
or every % horses In the state one dies each
cause other about the same proportion VI cattle
Last millions Of dollars lost ON account or
death Of livestock from cause other Perhaps
you know what this from disastrous experience
Very likely some VI that money was yours
II no. II was because YOU were carrying your own
risk your insurunce-yUur own Indemnity on the
stock You lost In short you had to olt your own
money TO replace those animals
But there wasn't any need OF your doing that Right
here IN the state of Colorado big helpful wellor
ganized and carefully managed institution The Topeka
National Livestock Insurance Company.
Can afford tu carry your risk on the life OF
your stock with company Ike this right here ready to
do this thing Tor yuuready 10 good cash
muneN. for any or your animals that die get Killed.
burned w. meet death from any means whatsoever
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
Recruiting Difficulty


is undoubtedly giving the British pub
lic serious concern aud IN the popular
mind any Idea Of the withdrawal "
the Dardauellcs expedition Is exceed.
iugly unwelcomr
The position " sir Edward Carson
the attorney general Is the subject VI
constant speculation The Times
thinks his position viii be defined ut
the meeting Of the cabinet which will
be- held SyNday Sir Edward IL be-
lieyrd to ht protesting the cabinet Sc
urery ana the system under which
everything concerning the war IL In
the hands Of small committee OF
about four or five members " the
cabinet The Times SAYS the cabinet
still holds together aud that there are
grounds fur hoping II will hold tOgeth.
rr long enough 10 find solution NJ
the grave difficulties for which the
country regards II as responsible.
No resignation Is tolerable Mt this
stage" the Times adds except In the
case NJ man who has forrseen a long
series NJ blundrr~ into which the want
" policy has lrd M aud has strlypn
~ warn his colleagues and has failed
That, we must assume. IL Sir Edward
Cursun'S case. aud everything now
points to his being the first to reach
the breaking point
The Daily Chronicle, expressing the
fear that the couscriptlonists win try
'D break mp the cabinet even before
Lord Derby Is given chance to try
h.- voluntary scheme of enlistment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
lf Your Stock Is Healthy-In Good
Condition, Keep 1t That Way But Be Sure to
Protect That Health You Might Lose It, You Knoy

Your own life is mSured-Sn' 1t!
the should suddenly call the future wife
and little protected against poverty and wantHnt it?
Your home insured, Oo--lnt It,
And protected farm barns sheds
anares machinery against loss by OF the
agencies such fire wind lightning burglary etc!
Haven't insure against hail
OF course vo, answer is "le," do al these things
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18
But How About Your Livestock?

If course your answer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-10-18

Irish song, story. wit humur aud
fun hy the Killarney Ladies' uI High
..nuo. Tuesday night Scusuu tick
r'- H. numbers nt Wrstfalls. 500.
Star Ent Course Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-21
Trade Prospects
Are Encouraging

Improvement in business since de-
preston reached low tide several
months ago has been gradual Conf
dence has been restored and unless
all signs fail, the country is sched-
uled for boom almost unparalleled.
In order to overcome the depression
that attacks a person in poor health
it is necessary that particular atten-
ton be paid to the Stomach, Liver
and Bowels. These organs are the
controlling power in all matters per-
tanning to health and there is nothing
will make you feel 80 blue" and dis
Outraged as to be without appetite
to be subject to spells Of headache,
Indigestion, dyspepsia and biliousness
or to have constipated bowels.
Nature never intended anyone to
be in such a condition and the only
way to improve matters is to give
necessary aid promptly. THIS sug-
gests a trial Of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, because it has an established
reputation as a tonic and appetizer,
and will be found very helpful in any
Stomach. Liver or Bowel ailment
It is we'll known as real FIRST
aid, and for over 60 years has held
permanent place in thousands OF
homes You will make no mistake in
purchasing bottle today. but be care
full to see that the Private Stamp over
the neck is unbroken. This is your
prntection against limitations.