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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
SEASON OF GOOD CHEER
IN T|DEWATER VIRGINIA
Customs Change, but Real Spirit Of
Christmas Still Abounds in
Hearts OF People.
TABLES ARE HEAVILY LADEN
There Is Enough for All, and There
Will BE Merriment ON the Plania-
tons, Among Rich and Poor, White
and COiOrcd.

Tho Christmas season IN Underwater
has seen MANY changes IN the last
twenty years. but The real spirit OF the
fc1tivc orcnsion still is warm IN the
hearts OF its people White and col
"rci haN" made preparation. according
10 their circumstances Hog NillihG
~ over. corn Is gathered and wood
pil"s are ready There is not :, home,
however humble. that will not eS"in-
billy tho season Of gifts and turkey
The turkey may he lnck ing IN mar
Instances, but there VIII bc como cXtr;,
siGns Of good cheer OF every table and
hospitality fairly CLEANS.
Where the euiblcuatic bird - alb
Soni. there VIII bc :: subs,itutc--a fresh
ham. chicken. duck. goose, beef-in
fact, II may he SAID truthfully that tn"
- iletidc Season" viii surely sc Of
servcd, and II will bc mighty uu-
Usual case where, among any class in
his favored sccticn, there is an enti""
abrence Of display OF extra good
cheer. both eating and drinking.
Ola English Customs.
The planter IN Tid"watcr Virginia
nas followed III" customs Of his ar""e-
tors from tli. Mother Country" and
from generation 10 generation the rep
preventative people hay" kept up ;hc-e
customs. IN" civil War. the freedom
"f N" slaves, the moving Of yae' num-
hers Of them. along with ,h.ir ,h'l-
drcn. 10 Northern cities. has not di-
uliuishcd HAT love OF christmas iih.r-
"n' IN the very natures of ,h@er T.o-
plc whose forcbcar"rs 20 cherished tie
S'ason Of iollity IN Merry England
Mansion and church arc decorated.
Morning services ARC hold in many an
old tdiiic". wher" in IN" carly Colouinl
'iaNs, subjects Of the Eu-lish KIM.
prayed for Ills Majcsty
Twenty Ncnr. AZ,
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
WILSON MAY RAISE GRADE OF
 THREE REAR ADMlRALS

WASHGNGTON. March By au- thority granted to the President by the last Congress it is probable that Rear Admirars Fletcher, Howard and Cowles will he raised to the rank of Admiral The plan for reopening the grade of Admiral in the United states navy has been discussed for some time with the above result. The bill allow ing the Presidents discretion was car ried through as a rider to. the Army and Navy appropriation bill
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
FIVE STATES IN STORM
 KINGS GRIP.

CHICAGO. March 5.-This city is now the storm center of a terrific bliz gard which has swept over the north Central States during the past twenty four hours. Five states are reported buried under a deluge of snow and sleet and many people are reported missing although none are known to have per ished. Transportation is blocked in every direction and the gales have en- tirely suspended all Lake traffic.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
MORE RAILROAD RUMORS.

WASHINGTON. March 5-Several of the many Alaskans who continue to finger at the capital in the hope of get ting some advance information rela- tive to the Alaska railroad state that the latest report indicates tha the main line of the railroad is likely 10 cross the Panama at Nenana and then go towards Fairbanks up the Godstream valley.
 This information IS supposed to he derived from remarks made by some one of the commission but nothing authentic is known. Secretary Lane states that no indications of the southern terminal can be suggested until the President has considered the report of the Commission.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

An excursion party. consisting of Mrs. P. F Bauer, Miss Katherine An pher, Hiss Edna Cameron. Walter Johnson of the Bureau of Education, and two Eskimo reindeer herders, started from the old government build ing about nine o'clock this morning Their means of conveyance were six fleet footed reindeer-Santa's speeders. Their destination was the government herd about 30 miles north of Nome not very far from the Y. s. Roadhouse This company will take their time to reach their destination, and will pitch camp on the snow drifts tonight. pro- viding shelter by means of tents and eozy reindeer sleeping bags. Tomor- row will be spent in inspecting the big reindeer herd and possibly making a visit to the Shook herd which is not very far away These mushers expect to return Sunday
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

The Knights of Robbert Emmet cele- brated the birthday of the Irish patroit last evening at Kegoyah kozga hall with speeches and dancing Among the speakers were Hon. Thomas Gaff- ney. MT. Corrigan and Mir. Walsh who acted as chairman of the evening.
 Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. Ross and Mr. Wardell Refresh- ments were served during the course of the evening and dancing was indulged to late hour
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

ro,, ontriee will start in the Argu- ment Burden Handicap saturday The contestants met at the office of pr' rsrn,m last evening and argued IL ont according to schedule, with tue ros,lt that the race win start at two nm saturday. the teams leaving every three minutes thereafter. The course will be to safety. \ cup will be the nortion of the wiuncr and each lady burden will receive a handsome souVe- mir Lawrence Kerr and Henry Bu'gh have not vet selected the lady who will form their burden but the balance will rnn as follows in the order named;
 Lawrence Kerr. handicap A minutes
 Chester MlHgan Miss Lehmann' scratch.
 Henry Rureh handicap 15 minutes
 W. B. Kirk Mrs Kirk. handicap 10 minutes.
 W. H. Webb, Mrs Webb, handicap 2h2 minutes.
 q. $. Weaver, Mrs Weaver handicap 10 minutes.
 Ralph T.omen. Miss Lomen, handicap 20 minutes.
 pr l.. W F'romm. Mrs. fromm' handicap 20 minutes.
 q Berger, Mrs Ben Morris, scratch
 Al Nicholson. Ms. Nicholson, handl- cap 25 minutes.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

The wires leading to Juneau having been down for the past two days tho Nugget was unable to publish the pro- ceedings of the second Territorial Leg islature until the present The follow ing is a resume of the proceedings up to today:
 At the first proceedings March first the names of Aldrich and Southerland were placed in nomination for Presi- dent of the Senate. Southerland being chosen. Collins of Fox and Shoup of Sitka were candidates for SpeakeY of the House. the former winning the chair. Maltby of Fairbanks was chosen out of three candidates for Clerk of the Senate. The appointment of Barry keown of Nome for Clerk of the House was unopposed
 The Governors message was read at q joint session March second March fourth the following were appointed to the various house committees:
 Aldrich, chairman of finance, revenue and taxation: Getchell, committee on mining; Coombs. committee on munich palities: Daily. Labor committee; Mo- ron. transportation Nine bills were introduced in tho Senate yesterday and three in the House
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

The Miners Home Club drew the usual large crowd of whist enthusiasts last evening, twenty three tables being filled The winners of the ladies prizes were lst Mrs. Riggs, End. Mrs. Ford, 3rd. Mrs Rock The gentlemens prizes went to the following; 1st,.Ioseph ot- tahal, End Geo Scrihner. 3rd, Harold Lundherg,
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
HOLLAND FORB|OS
 MEAT EXPORTS

AMSTERDAM, March 5.-The eX- cessive demands for meats from Flu rupean sources has led the government to forbid all meat exports fearing d shortage during the coming summer. IL is stated that the heavy demand has resulted in serious decimation of the live stock of the country.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

Arthur Cole. Victor Anderson, Harry Riley and Leonard Seppala will leave Nome next week for Candle and it is rumored that they expect to burn up the trail so the racers in the Alaska Sweepstakes race will have no diff hculty in following the right course.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
WEATHER REPORT.

Nome, Alaska, March 1. 1915. Tempcrature-Max. II, Min. | Barometer-29S1 inches. Weather-Clear. Wind-N. W. 16 miles per hour, av- craze 2S miles per hour cipitation-NOne.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

Mrs. W. R Bucltmaster has requested the Nugget to deny the report recently published that she was to speak on the subject of temperance at the Miners says that she has no intention of de livcrine public address on the sub as known at present, in the future.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
NEW DANCING SCHOOL.

Miners Home Club Dancing School, Tuesday and Friday evening at 8 p. m. Tansos, Hssitations, as well as all the older dances. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Peterson, teachers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
THREE LIVES LOST IN
 MINNEAPOLIS FIRE

MINNEAPOLIS. March 5.-Threo lives were lost in a disastrious fire in the Astoria Hotel this morning The building was completely gutted by the flames and wide spread connagration was only prevented by the quick action of the fire department.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

IL has been learned shortly before going to press that Miss Wagner will be the fair burden of Lawrence Kerr in the Argument Handicap.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NUGGET
 $2o0 per month. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NUGGET
 $200 per month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

The Freshmen of the Nome High School will give party at the gym uasium at the school house tomorrow night al s P NJ.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
A COOK WANTED

Wanted, a good woman cook for road house. Write Mrs. Lucy Penderarast, Marks Roadhouse, Council Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

The End of the Quest, an interesting two reel drama of force and charm will be the feature of the new Dream pro gram sunday night The balance of the program will consist of The Phoney singer. a mlrthfnl comedy and an in trresting educational film entitled Japan the Industrious. which gives some interesting features of the habits
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

Don't forget Holt's Sacrifice Sale, Wednesday, Mar. 3 to Saturday March 13. All goods at cost, 10 days only. Tel. Main e6 HoLTS, All Fron.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
SPECIAL SALE.

On Ladies Tailored Suits. Prices $16.50 to S275o. Cut prices on all goods.
 MRS. J. WANGER'S
 End Ave. opp. Court House.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
NEWS NOTES

Leonard Seppala arrived from Coun- cil shortly before nine o'clock last night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

Strictly fresh eggs and poultry at prssssrs Harness Shop. Phone Black 5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

WANTED rent a piona. inquire Nugget office
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05

The total number registered up to noon today was 261.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-05
VERY SPECIAL OFFER.

Fof the next twenty five days Tailor made suits to order at outside prices.
 By ordering now your suit will arrive here by the first fleet
 26O the latest of this seasons samples and styles to choose from Only small deposit required.
 We also do cleaning pressing and repairing for Ladies and Gentlemen
 NOME TAILORING COMPANY,
 Zehners jew eiry stores
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
ENGLISH MONEY
IN VALUE
TO A LOW POINT
Pound Sterling is Worth
Less in America Than
Ever Before.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Aug. 26.-The English
pound sterling was worth less in
American money today than ever be-
fore since the British mint began to
coin it in 1917. In a thoroughly de-
moralized exchange market its value
dropped to $4.63&t, nearly 23K cents
below normal. Francs lost ten and
a half cents and Tires five and half.
German money alone stemmed the
torrent of the downward rates.
Reichmarks rose to eighty-seven
and seven-eighths, the highest point
touched since the exchange values
started down a fortnight ago. The
strength of. the German money was
attributed largely to the easing of the
diplomatic tension between the United
States and Germany. 1t even was
reported Germany might seek to bor-
row money here later on.
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GERMANY ASNO.
DESIRE TO KILL
ANY AMERICANS
ONTHE HIGH SEAS
Days Developments Greatly
Reduced Tensity of
the Situation.
Won BERNSTORFF
CALLS ON LANSING
Foreshadows Declaration of
Berlin That Will Elm
mate All Discord.
Won BERNSTORFF
CALLS ON LANSING
% ASSOCIATED PREss.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Two impor-
tant developments today in the rela-
tions between the United States and
Germany further reduced the tensity
OF the situation and were taken to
foreshadow a declaration from Berlin
on submarine warfare, which would
eliminate source of discord between
the two countries.
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
Ambassador, personally informed
Secretary Lansi that the statement
presented Tue 1irection of the
! Berlin forefg ring there was
no intention to eau is of Ameri-
eAh san hnlx.
was intended to imply that German
submarine commanders had been or
dered to attack no more merchant
men without warning.
Ambassador Gerard, reporting from
Berlin the substance of the conference
with the German foreign minister,
confirmed the Associated Press dis
patches that Germany, even before
the sinking Of the Arabic, had adopt
ed policy to settle completely the
entire submarine problem.
1t was said here the Liberals in
Germany, who have been opposing
the anti-American policy of the Con
servatives, had won out.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
SARCASTIC REJoTNDEK rs
MADE BY COL. ROOSEVELT

New York, Aug. 26.-Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt when advised of Sec
rotary Garrison's telegram today said
he himself was entirely responsible
for his remarks at Plattsburg. He
also said he considered the secretary
had no right to criticise General
Wood. Roosevelt explained It was
publicly announced three weeks ago
that he, Former President Taft, Sam
uel Gompers and John Mitchell had
been asked to visit the Plattsburg
camp where it was expected they
would speak. He said Garrison, thus
knowing in advance he would be
there, could have if he desired, notified
General Wood to advise the speakers
in advance what they were expected
to say.
Roosevelt declared his speech was
purely of the nation and people. He
never mentioned the president or ad-
ministration. He declared that al
the administration had displayed one
tenth the spirit and energy on hold
ing Mexico and Germany to account
for the murder of Americans that il
now displays IN endeavor to prevent
the people from being taught the need
of preparations to prevent repetitions
of such murders it would be rendering
a service to the country.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
GARRISON MAD
SPEECH. OF
Col. ROOSEVELT
Indignant Because General
Wood Permitted the
Colonel to Speak.
BY AssoCIATED pRrss ,

Washington, Aug. 26.-Secretary
Garrison today telegraphed Major
General Leonard Wood, expressing
his indignation that the opportunity
was given at citizen soldiery camp
at Plattsburg, New York, for Theo-
dore Roosevelt's sensational speech
yesterday and directing that nothing
similar be permitted at any camps.
Secretary Garrison referred to Col.
Roosevelt's remarks on military I'M
preparedness of the country and the
attitude of the administration. He
said such incidents inpGir the effec-
tiveness of camps b Eiyerting con-
sideration to issues h excite con-
troversy, antagonisn, and illfeeling.
He said he had not contemplated fur
ther steps in the matter and had not
discussed the matter with President
Wilson.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
GRANTS ALL OF The AMERICAN DEMANDS
All Back Taxes Collected
By Commissioners Are
Credited to Current Fund
No Indication That Sinking
Fund is Receiving It's
Portion of Money.

That the back taxes collected by
the city commissioners since June 1,
1918, have all been credited to the
current fund and spent by the city
commissioners, instead of a portion
being credited to the sinking fund,
appears evident from the statements
made since the commissioners as
sumed charge of affairs. During this
period total of $22, 225.91 has been
collected by reason of back taxes and
if the taxes within the period
since the issuance of bonds to the
amount Of 81 ,250, 900 by the city, zlsen
the sinking funds portion woaId b
$7,8oo.44..
It appeazE that the city minis
sioners have a habit Of cred & the
sinking fund with its portion Of taxes
only when taxpayers settle promptly,
In the event the taxes are not paid
until the following year all is credited
to the current fund.
A tabulation of the amounts col
lectsd since June 1, 1913, to June 1,
1915, shows back taxes paid as fol
lows:
June /, 1913, to June 1,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
COBB ROUNDS A
1O-YEAR RECORD
IN BIG LEAGUE
Celebrated Event With No
Special Cerrnony Except
to Play Winning Ball.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 26.-Ty Cobb
celebrated the tenth anniversary of
his debut as a major league player.
No special ceremony was planned by
Detroit fans, but it was expected that
Cobb would receive an unusual DEM
onstration-and probably something
more substantial-from his friends
this afternoon when he came to plate
in the last game of the Boston series.
Cobb's path of fame which he
blazed for himself has probably never
been equalled in the history Of base
ball. For eight successive seasons
he has been champion batsman Of the
American league. His average for the
present season is about $50, and it
seems almost a human impossibility
for any of his rivals to wrest the
crown from him this year. No batter
has ever made such d record.
On August 26, 1905, a tall, nervous
appearing boy of 10 years, from Au-
gusta, Ga, club of Class G league
donned Detroit uniform and was
sent to center field by Manager Bill
Armour to replace Dick Cooley. The
player was Cobb; Cooley never got
his Job back. Cobb became regular
that afternoon, and has never felt the
sting Of being benched. Only once
in these ten years has the mighty
Tyrus been replaced by a pinch bat
ter. When Cobb was a youngstel
Pitcher %Doc" White, Of the Chicago
club, was his nemesis. Catcher Fred
die Payne was sent to bat for Cobb
against White on the single occasion
In 1906, his first full season Cobb hi
.320. He has never hit 30 low since.
Cobb has always played right o
center field. Only one day during hi
Detroit career did he perform else
where, he acted as volunteer secon
baseman and Cobb as well as Mana
ger Jennings admitted after the gam
that the infeld did not lose anythinl
when the Georgian's first manage
made an outfelder of him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
WOW. PREPARE
FOR RECEPTION.
OF u. R. CROWDS.
Meeting Held by Local /
Woodrnen and Encamp-
ment Discussed.
SEVERAL NAMED
ON COMMITTEES
Col. Geo. E. Younger Here
and Col. c. D. Mills
Arrives Today.

Local Woodmen are preparing to
welcome the hosts of the Uniform
Rank, who are to be the guests of this
place all of next week, and last night
at joint meeting Of the COMMITTEES
on arrangements of the two local
lodges, which was held at the rooms
OF the Chamber of Commerce, several
necessary committees were appointed.
and these will have all they can do
for the time of the stay of the large
number here next week.
Practically everything is in readi-
ness for the hosts of the Uniform
Rank, who will begin to reach PEN
sacola next Sunday. One special train
will reach the city Sunday afternoon,
and Alabama Woodmen, to the num-
Der of about $50, will come on that
train. Thereafter Woodmen will reach
Pensacola on practically every pas
seRger train for the next, few DAYS
Committees which wee appointed
last night, and which will get busy
right away in preparation for the on
coming hundreds, were as follows:
Boarding Houses-John Engstrom,
John Gerkins, Capt. Frank Boghich,
Dan Martin and John G. Welsh.
w. 0. w. Circle-Jos. Hicks, chair
man; P. L. Schambeau, E. ]. Knipper,
C. Shackelford and v. r. Mobiles.
Supreme Officers w. o. W., from
Omaha-Dave Kugleman, w. w.
Watson, Jos. 1. Johnson, John T..
Pfeiffer and John F. Hurst.
Sovereign Officers-L. v. Holsber-
ny, chairman; Ben Clutter, L. w. Nell
son, C. R. Burgoyne and Ed. Quigley.
Head Consuls-Dr. ]. L. Ingram,
chairman; c. R. Johnson, w. l..
Meyer, B. A. Davis and Fred Tiede-
man.
Visiting officers-A. C. Binkley,
chairman; N. C. Mcmillan, DR.. w.
D. Mobiles, E. H. Waltz and ]. 7.
johnson.
Military BALI. L. Seeger, chair
man; McGale Flores, F. r. Pou, John
Wedgworth and Nick Condor.
Military and Civic Parade-Frank
~. SduuCIOB SIdIld maj Sllcilg VA u
Frank, c. H. Clark, A. Cary Ellis and
Joel Frater.
Sovereign Delegates r. P. Reese,
chairman; w. A. Gahlenbeck, Ben
King, John Massey and Henry Mack
ey.
Visiting W. o. Wv. L. Zachary,
C. A. Bond, John Kramer, Ed Swift
and ]. C. Van Pelt.
SOVEREIGN OFFICER HERE.
Col. George H. Younger, from Ala
bama, port adjutant, arrived here yes
terday and is interested in seeing to ii
that all is in readiness for the grand
encampment, starting the first of the
week.
Another arrival today will be Col
G. D. Mills, of Jacksonville, who viii
reach the city this morning and make
final arrangements at the grounds al
Palmetto Beach.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
CONSUMPTION Is
Possible in Near Future

Kitchener has been very sympathetic
lis to leave the farmer his foreman,
stockman, carriers and shepherds, but
the rest Of the work will have to be
done by women or men not hitherto
engaged in agriculture"
Earl Selborne emphasized the fact
that Russia's reverses had imposed a
greater strain on her allies.
I'VE have greater burden on our
shoulders at the present moment than
six months ago" he said. "The fnan-
cial strain is going to be very great,
and the situation is going to demand
from every class greater and greater
sacrifices
The speaker stated that the navy
had the submarine menace well in
hand.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27

That the immense German alta
ok on the Russian line along its 1000
miles front has no less an objective t
han Petragrad has been the growing
belief of military observers as result
t of the steady and rapid advance of
the kaiser's troops, taking fortress a
fter fortress. In this great project
the possession of Riga plays a vital
part. Once this important Russian
port was won the Germans could ma
Ike it an effective base for naval oper-
ations along the coast to the north a
nd east toward the cars capital. It
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-27
81 ASSOCIATED PRESS.

London, Aug. Something in
the nature of CONSUMPTION was fore
Swallowed by the Earl of Selborne,
president of the board of agriculture
in an address this afternoon to de-
putation of agricultural land owners
which visited him in London.
"Many more men have got to join
the army, whether voluntarily or COM
puisorily" said the earl, "the agricul-
tural laborer has done his part nobly
in this war, but the response has been
very unequal over the country and I
forecast that during the next year
men will be taken from districts and
farms which hitherto they have not
gone.
what I shall aim at-and Earl