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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

throw OF boss rule. but, said he. 1--WE
can try" and in his view the Judgment
Of posterity will be made up on the
basis OF what the convention tries to
do. II occurs to one that Mr. Root
has wasted forty years of pretty active
ard influential participation in party
and boss rule. during which time he
has not tried" particularly hard to
change the old order.
We would not underestimate the re-
markable fact that one of the ablest
Of the bosses has arisen in the house
Of his friends, and still calling them
friends, denounces them for betrayiDe
and thwarting the desires of the peo-
pie. He thinks the deep and sullen
anger" OF the people at the bosses Is
iustifiable but confesses that he him.
self was indignant when the people
criticized former boss who was his
friend
Mr.. Roots speech indicates one
thing He realizes that his days are
passing. that he Is growing old. Not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Shot from Ambush.

New Berne, n. G, Aug. 31.-Mrs.
Ada Watson met death this morning
In peculiar manner at her home on
the outskirts OF this city. Mre, Wat
son. who Is a widow, had placed q
shotgun out of the window of her
home and aimed at the chicken house.
1t Is said string so placed was sup
posed to fire the gun, as marauder
attempted to enter tae lot. This morn
ing Mrs. Watson forgot to detach the
string and as she attempted to enter
the yard. the gun fired the entire
load entering her neck and inflicting
injuries from which she died in few
minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Liberty Bells Route.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 3l.--The
route over which the liberty bell will
be brought from San Francisco was
announced by the councils committee
on arrangements Starting November
II, it will travel " way of San Diego.
Los Angeles. Denning, y NJ. Ell Paso.
San Antonio, Austin. Dallas, New Or
leans. Memphis, ST Louis, lndianap-
oils, Louisville, Cincinnati. and then
direct to Philadelphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Greek to See EXECUTION.

Raleigh, " C., Aug. 31.--One of the
most interested witnesses present for
the electrocution of Charles E. Trull
the Charlotte man who must die Fri
day morning of this week for the muir
der and robbery of Sidney Swain. will
be Guss Russo. well-known Greek,
of this city. who has been commissions
ed by authorities In 1.-THE Old Country
to observe the North Carolina method
OF administering death sentence and
report on 1t as compared with the
guillotine method Of beheading crimi-
nails that obtains in Greece. The spe-
cial permit for Russo to witness the
electrocution was obtained from the
prison authorities through the execu-
tive office Of Governor Craig.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Pcrshing Funeral.

Cheyenne. Wyo. Aug. 31.-Funeral
services for Mrs. John j. Pershing and
her three daughters who persisted in a
fire at the Preside. San Francisco, last
week were held here this afternoon
at 4 o'clock, Bishop Thomas officiat-
ing. Commercial activity in the larger
Wyoming towns ceased during the
services.
The funeral procession from the
train to the home Of Senator Warren,
Mrs. Pershing's father, passed between
long rows of citizens and representa-
tives OF fraternal societies who stood
with barred heads.
At I.akeview Cemetery. one grave
was made ready to receive the four
| bodies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
BRYAN HEADS THE
W|N0MA ASSEMBLY
John r. Mott Made Worldwide Assoc
citation Secretary-Jitneys Put
Lone Street Cur Out.

Warsaw. Ind, Aug. 31.-Tte prop
erty Of the Winona Assembly and
Summer School Association. declared
bankrupt several months ago, was
sold today to f.. o. Excel, of Chicago.
for $10O,600. Mr.. Excel is president
of the old board of directors, and act
ed in behalf Of the old management.
Creditors are to be offered property
Of the assembly to the amount Of
their claims. VIM. J. Bryan will be-
come president of the new organiza-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
GERMAN DEFEAT IMPENDING.

Germany nassbeen able TO set all Eu-
rope by the ears but unless signs
fail All Germany is about to meet Il
similar fate. They say Alexander
sighed for more worlds to conquer,
Napoleon al his zenith undertook to
invade Russia and. ais Waterloo fol-
liam Of Germany, but not a, the hands
q the allies.
William really ought to know better
but some people just won't learn by
experience. Therefore William must
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

ment of General George Perciva1
Scriven. chief signal officer OF thu
United States army. to Miss Eliza
beth McQuade will be announced to-
morrow at luncheon given to some
OF Miss McQuade's friends by heI
mother. Mrs. Peter McQuade, ol
Staten Island.
General Scriven. who is stxty-one
years old about double the age u
hts fiancee, lives in Washington with
his two grown daughters. His firsl
wife. who was the daughter OF Cen
eral Edward s. Bragg. has been dead
for several years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Dieting for pellagra

Columbia. s. C.. Aug. 3l.--Joseph
Goldherger. Nj. D.. head of the depart
ment of pellegara research of the
United States public health service.
arrived in Columbia last week, and
will introduce al once a system of
dieting at the Epworth Orphanage to
wipe out pellagra. More than l50 of
the ESQ children at the orpha mage
have been attacked by the disease at
different times. and the course of
treatment is to be kept up year or
two.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

fall, He has undertaken the impossi-
bic. That promised hack down be-
fore the American protest is as moth
ing to what nc viii soon have to do.
This fool hasdy fellow has under
taken to regulate women's fashions.
He DEGREES that although the pre-
vaiiing fashions OF the fall and winter
call for thesH full, flowing silhouette
skirts, that all Germany must wear
tight skirts.-things that are ages old.
having gone out OF fashion six months
ago.
Poor william. we see his finish,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
NEW TROOP OF SCOUTS
FORMS IN BARTON HEIGHTs

Troop 8, Boy Scouts. was organized
by scout Executive Houseman, at Bar
ton Heights. Monday night The orr
ganization meeting was had at the
home OF George Guvernator. The new
troop Will have Its headquarters In thu
Barton Heights Presbyterian Church
Charles L. Weaver new scout execu1
tive. and Mrs. Weaver are expected IL
arrive here from Baltimore tomorrow
Mr.. Weaver viii begin actual work as
executive here on September Is. whe.,
Mr., Houseman's resignation becomes
effective
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

Kinston. n. G., Aug. 31.-Mrs. LII
lie English-Lee, of Duplin County. last
week, possessed two husbands but
this week the indications are thai SHE
is without any. Mrs. Enslish. who is
twenty-five years of age, and pretty.
came here from Duplin and married
Mr.. Lewis Lee who is seventy yeas
of age Lee discovered thar she was
married and sued for divorce and the
decree was issued Saturday. English,
of Duplin County. has instituted ac-
ton for divorce in that county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Mott World Secretary Y. NJ. c. A.

New York. Aug 31.--John K. Mott
has been made worldwide secretary Of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. Mr.. Motifs election u this po-
sition took place on August Il, and
has just been made known among the
associations of the country Mr.. Mott
has been offered this position several
times. but has refused II on account
of his numerous other religious. assoc
citation and educational duties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
ONLY ONE ESCAPES.

Long Beach. Cal. Aug 3l.--Mrs
Leonard Holmes. of this city. was re
covering today from injuries received
last night in an automobile accident II
which her husband and his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. +! l., Holmes, and the fiftr
occupant of the car. William Craig
were killed.
The car hurled through the railing
of bridge. turned over and fell tween
ty-five feet. Mrs. Holmes was thrown
clear, escaping with minor injuries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
KENTUCKY PROGRESS|VES
FAVOR PROHIBITION
Adopt Dry Platform - Evidence Of
Horrible Crime Found In
North Carolina.

Louisville. Ky. Aug. 31.--~Kentucky
Progressives, in State platform conven-
ton here. nave declared in favor of
submitting to popular vote the ques-
ton of State constitutional amend
ment to prohibit manufacture and
sale or liquor They also endorsed
woman suffrage and a non-partisan
judiciary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
COLDEST AUGUST IN CHICAGO.
Temperatures During June and July
Also Below Normal.

Chicago, Aug 3l-Today marks the
passing of the coolest. wettest and
most unreasonable August Chicago has
ever experienced. June and July were
In the same category. July tempera-
lures were degrees below normal.
June was 80 degrees. and August A.
degrees under the average.
In summer, according to the weather
bureau, there Is usually high barome-
tric pressure around the Bermudas.
sending warm southerly winds toward
Chicago. This year the high pressure
has been mostly in Canada and as a re-
suit Chicago has had inordinarily coal
weather.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
FREE LEGAL AID TO NEEDY.

The Nireinian notes with interest
that the Legal Aid Society of Rich
raond mas been formally organized.
This organization is a most worthy
one 1t deserves hearty commenda-
tion and support II promises benefit
botn 70 the needy of the city agd to
the young lawyers whose services have
bees proffered TO the organization. in
anaitieu 10 this. some Of thu NEST
prominent lawyers of Richmond have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
New Pacific Line.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 31.-Con-
tracts for financing a s5.00O,o 600 Chi
nese- American trans-Pacific steam
Ship company have been signed by
American and Chinese capitalists, who
are now negotiating for the purchase
of ships. according to an announce
ment made here by DR.. Y. X. yelling
ton Koo. China's first Minister to
Mexico. who arrived today on the
steamer Persia. The ships will fly
the Chinese flag
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

Wilmington. Aug. 31.--Colonel Wal
ker Taylor, collector of customs, re-
turned yesterday from Washington
and brought back the welcomed news
that bids for the new 100000 clis-
tom house at this port are to be ad-
vertised for Immediately and will be
opened on October O. 1t is expected
that the contract will be awarded
before the beginning of the new year
and that within the next year the
handsome building. which viii extend
the width of an entire city block and
half way back will be completed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

dOned By Her Grew.
Seattle, Wash, Aug. S1.--Loaded with
a cargo Of copper valued at $350,0eO.
the freighter Edith. OF tho Alaska
Navigation Company, Capt. G. B. Null
len. was reported today holpiessiy
adrift and abandoned by her crew nfey
miles of Cape Hinchinbrook. southern
Alaska
News OF the vessels plight tame by
wireless from Capt. G. J. OBrien, OF
the liner Martposa, who said ne mad
picked up the Edtth's crew from iife-
boat. and was proceeding 10 the steam
ear.s assistance. The Edith was home
bound from Nome.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

promised to aid i'1e young men in
their cases, and thus aid also the per-
sons whose battles in the courts are to
be waged by the young attorneys. The
interest OF the older lawyers means
much sound advice and practice for
the young men and more exact justice
for their clients.
The organization OF the Legal Aid
Society was an excellent idea, and The
Firginian expresses the hope that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
West Virginia 1uditOr Dead.

Huntington. W. Va. Aug. 31.---Ed- |
ward a. Bennett, State Auditor from
1873 to 1877. died here last night.
His wife. to whom he 'aad been mar /
ried forty eight years, is not expect
ed to survive the night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

many people as they grow old retain
the hard and stubborn lines that char
acterize them in youth or middle age
The press reports state that several
Of the older politicians, members OF
the convention. were vi>lbly affected
when the following passage of Mr..
Roots speech was reached:
There is plain old house in
the hills of Oneida, overlooking
the Valley of the Mohawk. where
truth and honor dwelt in my
youth concluded Mr.. Root
plainly showing his deep feeling.
when ] go back, as ] am about
to go to spend my declining years.
I mean to go with rle feeling that
] can say ] haven't failed to speak
and to act in accordance with the
lessons that ] learned there from
the God of my fathers. God grant .
that this opportunity for service
Ia our country and our State may
not be neglected by any Of the
men in this convention for whom
| feel go deep a friendship"
But the only judicia1ly determined
| boss in the world William Barnes,
followed Mr.. Root on the floor. The
New York Times presents his argu-
ment against the short ballot briefly
and succinctly:
William Barnes said that there
was no principle involved in the
snort ballot that Il GIN n1V
question of expediency."
One wonders Just what Publications
Mr.. Barnes possesses to discern be
tween principles" just as one won
ders at the slowness of Mr. Root In
fixing and enunciating his ideas of boss
rule
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

Mr.. Roots repentance for boss rule
years experience in it.
, Petersburg may not he so eager to
get closer TO Hopeweil if those powde err
plant explosions continue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
More Jitney Trouble.

Newcastle Ind, Aug. .3l.--This city
is. watching a bitter duel between a
jitney bus and a street car. New
castles lone street car turned in good
revenues until this jitney started. Now
Mayor Watkins IS rea ding anc reread-
ing a letter from the street car COM
PAN; stating thai unless he regulates
the jitney Newcastle will be left street
carless.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Russia Must Carry War to Victory.

Petrograd, Aug. 3l.--A representa-
tive gathering of the leading citizens
of Moscow has adopted a resolution
declaring that the war must continue
at whatever cost to the victorious
end, and that all suggestions of peace
must be rejected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
MCKINLEY Physician Dies

New York. Aug. 31.---Dr. Nelson w
Wilson. a prominent Buffalo physician,
who attended President Mckinley
when he was shot, collapsed during s.
play at the Republic Theater tonight
He was dead by the time an am bu-
lance surgeon arrived
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
Lutherans Meet in Wilmington.

Wilmington, Aug. 3i.--The thirtleth
annual convention of the Woman s
Home and Foreign Mission Society cf
the North Carolina Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church will be
'leld at st. PauPs Lutheran Church
this week, beginning Thursday and
continuing through Sunday. The con-
vention will he held here under the
joint auspices Of st. Paurs and St
Matthew's Lutheran churches.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

Marquard has been saved the NOR
ing sent to Brooklyn. Until the pres-
ent season one might not readily dis
Germ the difference.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

THAT Salem fellow wfo-wants- to
dance his way into the House OF Dele
gates needs to know that that kind
usually come out lame ducks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
MOVIE CURED HIM.
Ccufe Picture Causes Dumb to speak
Again.

Beck. formerly motorcycle policeman.
OF Chicago. twelve weeks ago was shot
through the head while dispatch riding
in Flanders. and as a consequence he
became dumb and stone deaf
Yesterday the corporal visited a NOV
Ing picture show here where comic
Aim entitled the fatal note" moved
him to convulsiye laughter. When
Corporal Beck stopped laughing he
said. Gee, that's funny" He found
his speech completely restored. And
then he laughsr asain. Tor Joy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

Mr. Wannamaker says we ought to
buy Belgium from the Germans, Does
begin to look like the only way it will
ever be gotten from them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
WHY THE BALKANS BALK.


the
not.a there be need of sub
Wink
o
Nv "''''7 Servia
Sides If
OF /
~ a a he
in
The Bal about doing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

One thing is certain---if all those
stories about the Russian naval victory
continue, the only thing Germany can
do is to put the Moitke out on exhi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

If 1t stays this cold we don't care
how chea' they sell palm beaches We
coal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

Germany Moves To Reha biltate
Herself In Eyes of Neutrals. Its a
long way to go.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

Even now one cant be too sure
about his favorite in the pennant
traces.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

just watch the folks smacking their
lips because it's oyster season again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01
THE UNITED STATES AND BELGIUM.

binding unless all the beliigerents are
parties TO the convention. In the pres
ent war Serbia was the first belligerent,
and Serbia was not a party to tne
Hague convention, so that Germany
is not bound by that document. but by
the treaty OF 1874.
But In regard TO this same Hague
agreement there IL fact which alone
would prevent this country from TAX
Ing any part in the present war 1t
is this: When the United States en-
tered into the negotiations with the
powers and signed the Hague conven-
ton, il was with the express under
standing. reservation and notification
that
nothing coptAxned in this conven-
ton shall he 30 )nstrued as 10
require the United States to de-
part from it's traditional policy of
not intrudng upon. interfering
with or entanglinF itself in the
political questions of policy or in
tern&l administration of any
foreign State"
II is quite plain, despite Mr.. Roose-
Welt to the contrary, that the facts
ARE on one side and he on the other.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-01

VILLA M Barnes said that there
was no principle involved in the
short ballot: that L was simply a
question of expediency."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Cloudburst Does
Damage in Gage

PEATRICE, Neb.. May 26.-CSpecial
Telegram)-A cloudburst here today did
considerable damage to crops in the loo =
lands. From two to five inches of water
Tell at Rockford Wymore. Blue Springs
and other points in Gage county. About
100 feet OF the Burlington tracks were
washed out near Rockford and train
service was badly hsmpered on account
of the storm Some damage was done to
crops by hail in the vicinity of Wymore.
Many windows were broken in town. The
rainfall at this point was about three
inches.
TECUMSEH. Neb., May 96.-(Special
Telegram)-Two and one-half inches of
rain fell here in about two hours this
forenoon. AS far as is known there Is
no damage to crops. A slide of the
Burlington track along the Missouri river
delayed the Nebraska City train to Be
atrice several hours.
Alfalfa is ready to cut and corn plant
ing is not finished, and the farm FRS de-
sire clear weather
PIERRE, S. D.. May 26.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The country about Phillip and
Cottonwood was flooded today by a cloud
burst on the north fork of Bad river, the
rush of water putting tire feet in the
streets of Phillip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
A. j, Koenigstein,
Madison County
Attorney, Indicted

MADISON, Neb.. May 26.-(Special.)-
The grand jury sitting here brought two
indictments against Arthur j. Koenig-
stein, county attorney of Madison county
for the term ending January 1, 1915. and
city attorney for the city of Norfolk for
the municipal year ending May, 1915. The
first indictment contains twenty-four
counts charging him with taking brides
from one Fern Mcdonald, a keeper of a
house of i'll repute in the city of Norfolk.
Nineteen counts are for $50 each and four
counts are for $40 each. It is charged in
this indictment that the first bribe was
taken February 2s. 1918, and the last one
December 81. 1914
The second indictment contains tour
counts. and each count charges the for
mer county attorney with having taken
and accepted as a bride $40 from one Nan
ME Meyers and Riley McLmas, keepers
OF a house of Ill repute In the city of
Norfolk. The first bribe 1t is charged
was taken September. 3d. 1914, and the
last one December 81, 1914
Koenlgstein was placed under arrest by
Sheriff Smith and brought into cou yes
terday afternoon in custody of the sheriff
on warrant issued on the indictments.
The cause was assigned for trial June l.
The defendant and his brother. Jack
Koenigstein, signed the bonds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
TWENTY-FIVE SKELETONS
UNEARTHED NEAR P0NCA

PoNCA, Neb., May 2s-(speciaL)-A
mound containing some twenty-five
human skeletons was unearthed by the
sons of William White living about ten
miles south of here. and is now the OBJ
tect of curiosity to the people In this
part OF the state It's discovery was purely
accidental, having been made by the
small boys while setting traps for rab-
bits. Several small bones had been un-
covered by gophers and the boys took
them home. thinking they were bones OF
an animal Upon closer investigation by
Mr.. White they were found to be human
bones After an hour of digging a human
skeleton was found. Encouraged by this
discovery the investigators proceeded and
when the search was completed there
were about twenty-five skeletons found
Some were the skeletons OF children and
others were recognized as belonging to
old men. Indications show that they were
buried with haste. the bodies being thrown
into an excavation three feet deep and
twenty feet square. regardless OF position
Some were even piled upon others. No
weapons or other articles were found
with them. except a few fragments Of
clay pottery. The bones show no mark Of
violence and II the victims met death
simultaneously they were probably shot
The skulls show that they were unmis-
takably that of Indians. They were buried
about 100 years ago, according to esti-
mates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Nebraska
Sitter Will Build
Lake Ericsson Dam

CENTRAL CITY. Neb.. May 2G-tSpo-
ciaL)-Charles sitter who for many
years operated a drug store in this city
and is known well throughout Merrick
county, will again undertake the con-
struction Of permanent dam at Lake
Ericson. Several years have elapsed since
his previous endeavors. aud during that
time he has been making a careful study
OF the causes of disaster, with view to
elimination in renewed attempt
The work OF surveying is now under
way, and active work will soon begin.
The new site is about one and one-half
miles below the former one. and at a
point better adapted by nature for the
construction of the dam. Here the river
takes a sharp turn and spends its en-
ergy on high clay bank, thus sparing
the heavy concrete barrier the direct
force of the current Lake Ericsson was
formerly very popular summer resort
OF excellent fishing. MIR. sitter Is con-
fident 1t will again become so.