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The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1915-09-02
THE COUNTRY Editorial.

Many editors of small papers
refuse to give their readers edi
torals on the ground that editor
ais are for larger city papers and
the public does not care for the
views of the country edieor. As
a matter of fact, the views of the
rural population are really re
hected by the editorials of the
large city papers, which CLEAN
them from the country papers
which run editorials. The sound
thoughts of the country Is to be
found in the rural districts
Here, in the more or less quiet
of the country men and women
read ana study and gather data
which results in conclusions
founded on solid basis. Some
times thought may be biased by
the enthusiasm aroused by the
impractical refogmer ar selfish
politician who runs at a tangent
with some new fad or ism, " but
generally such fads are short
lived and the sensible thinker
of the country district returns
to the sane and solid and conSer
vative attitude which has always
distinguished him. The editor
of the country paper, therefore,
has a duty to perform in cry stall
lizing this thought and sending
it out to the world as The contri-
button of his section of the
country to the aglt alton of the
day. The country editor, usually
is d comparatively poor man, out
he has sand and independence
and pride of work rarely founu
in other professions. Moreover.
he is brought into closer perso
nal contact with his constituency
than the editor of the big city
paper. 1t is safe to say that
never before in the history OF
journalism have editorials been
more widely or more carefully
read, not, perhaps as IN the old
days, to base an opinion on the
views of the editor, but for the
purpose of getting all sizes OF
every question.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1915-09-02

announcement lees strictly cash, ~
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1915-09-02
With Our Correspondents.

All communications N u S
reach this Office pot latter than
Tuesday 6 y. N, to insure pub:
ication.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1915-09-02
For Prosecutiong Attorney.

The Independent is authoriz-
ed to announce
G. OTIS BOGLE,
Of Brinkley. as a candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney for the
18th judicial DIS tict, subject to
the Democratic primary election
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1915-09-02

L. B. Krshka has on display
in front of his store this week a
Giant, Velvet Bean which was
grown on his father's farm at
Cuneo East of town. The Big
Bean measures 25 feet in length
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1915-09-02
Political Ammo Incements.

cor Governor SIS 0o
For Congress SIS 90
Prosecuting Attorney $1,000
For Representative $40 90
ror Sheriff, Clerk and Judge $40 co
For Treasurer 500
For Assessor 81 30
ror Surveyor So
For County >upt. $40 90
For Township Officers - 80
announcement fees strictly cash, IL
OIL ANNA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

TRY IL OH the dog here. Last nights
company had been very strenuously re-
hearsed, and considering their ability
to cope with the Music, performed
very creditably. Of course, several of
the cast were quite familiar with the
opera from previous experience, and
when some very rough edges have dis
appeared with wear. they will pass
muster. There have been companies
vastly worse and kome infinitely bet
ter. Andrew Higginson. the Chocolate
Soldier, looks and acts we'll, but Is
woefully weak vocally. George Tall
man, whose best singing days are over,
still gives very spirited and interest
ing representation OF Alexius, and
sang in better voice last night than
on his first appearance here, when a
severe cold handicapped him. Nelson
Riley is the bluffing. clustering Cap
tain Massakroff. and. like Higginson,
would be vastly improved with more
voice. Tena Rasband IL a very sweet
voiced and pleasing Nadina and Aimee
Remley an equally satisfying Mascha
IT will he, forsooth. several days yet
before the organization will perform
even TO its maximum ability, but
meantime they will be indebted to the
composer for the abiding and ever
interesting music. incompatible in Its
charm and piquancy There will be
two performances today. c. r.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
LYRICS CHRISTMAS BILL
Is 4 WHIRL OF MIRTH

The new bill at the Lyric. which
was given a ronsing reception by audi
ences that filled the theater three
times yesterday, is palpitant with the
gayety OF the Yuletide spirit.
The three Lyres--Heeza. IRA and
Adam~-proved to be one OF the best
comedy and music combinations that
ever blew into town. They play upon
a variety Of Instruments and play
them all we'll The blaok face
comedian OF the trio is a lugubrious-
" funny moke. whose quaint humor
and comical appearance and antics
kent the big crowds in a roar OF niirth.
Wallace Bradley and Nevene Nor
ris established themselves as favorites
by giving a remarkably clever per-
farmance of ain Loveland." a dainty
and sprightlv romantic sketch.
The Meriuo Sisters, a charming and
graceful pair of singing condolences
put over their act In great form. win
ming many recalls. while Weinlers and
BURKE, in an excellent variety act.
-eored an individual hit.
Harry Towards Ponies and Dogs
gave an exhibition that pleased the
erown-ups, while delighting the kid
dies The act is handsomely staged
and many OF the stunts OF the equine
and canine actors are truly marvel
GUS
The show as a whole Is an ideal
Christmas holidays entertainment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
No PLAYER LIMIT
FOR THESE CLUBS


Cincinnati, Dec. 24.-The Chicago
Nationals and the ST. Louis Americans
are exempt until the year 1917 from
that provision under which organized
baseball Is now working. limiting the
number Of players OF each team on
May 20 OF each year.
This is part Of the baseball peace
agreement that was signed here. ac-
cording to August Hermann, chairman
mann made this announcement when
told that Harry Sinclair. one Of the
Federal League peace conferees. had
stated that there would be no player
limit In baseball next year.
In the National League the num-
Der OF players limited to team is
twenty-one. while in the American
League the limit is fixed at twenty
FIVE.
Owing to the combination and
amalgamation OF two clubs in the Fed
eral League to club in the National
and one In the American League, We
to dispose of what would naturally
be considered large number OF play
ers'' said Hermann
Il cannot say accurately" Hermann
added. "but l estimate that with the
Chicago Cubs absorbing the Chicago
Federals and the st. Louis Browns
taking in the st. Louis Federals, each
of these clubs will have close to fifty
players at the present time.
ut would be unjust to ask them
TO dispose of such a large number az
would be necessary in order to cut
down to the limit under which or
ganized baseball IL now working.
Therefore, we gave them until 1917
to dispose of the surplus PLAYERS"
When asked If any or all clubs in
the major leagues would be exempt
from the limit. or the rule wo1ld he
abrogated until 1917, Hermann said
absolutely no. Continuing, Herr
mann said.
The other fourteen teams of the
major leagues will GO along in the
same manner and observe the limit
Insofar as ] know, there Is no move
ment on foot to do away with the
limit rule. In the opinion of all base
ball men. II is an excelien. rule. but
circumstances made 1t necessary to
give the new prospective owners OF
the Chicago cubs and the st. Louis
Browns a fair chance to dispose OF
their surplus players.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
BRICkLEY RETURNS
TO JOHNS HOPKINS
Former Harvard Star Will AgaiT
Coach the Maryland Eleven
Next Season.

Baltimore. Md, Dec. 24.--Although
the reindeers did not bring him from
the North, Charley Brickley played
the role Of Santa Claus yesterday tc
Johns Hopkins and presented to the
football advisers his acceptance OF
the coaching position for next fall.
Brickley came down from his home
In Everett, Mass. to talk over the
1915 schedule and incidentally wish
the boys a merry Christmas and hap
by new year. He left tonight in or
home. His contract will not be signed
until after New Years.
I'm glad to be back sa1u Brick
ley after the meeting, when the 9TH
err were congratulating him, but this
was all he would say in regard to next
years plar\
Although the schedule for next year
was discussed, it was not announced,
ana 1t was said that II Is not yet com
pleted. The choice Of a manager to
succeed Charley Tinges was not de-
cided. but proba bly, will be when the
athletic board meets after the holt
days.
Ii also was announced that the
miniature gold footballs for the
members of the team had not arrived
although II had been hoped to have
them here in time for Christmas pres
ents.
In some respects an even harder
task awaits Brickley for 1915 thar
the one he faced when he first came
here His accomplishment this year
was to raise Hopkins football from a
practical Joke to a stern reality.
Brickley will have less material to
work with next year than this. Lieb-
ensperger, Wilkinson, Hoffman and
other mainstays of the 1915 team will
no. return.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

Think Peace" Was Sent to Detroit.
New York, Dec. c4.-The police OF
New York city were asked yesterday
to send out a general alarm for Albert
b. Besnard's famous painting. Peace
which mysteriously disappeared from
the pier OF the French Line last week.
Private detectives Of the American FIX
press Com pany. and Of the steamship
company also. are working on the
case. ana hope to recover the paint
ing, which IL the property Of France,
In time to exhibit it at the Ritt-Carl-
ton Hotel January at an exhibition
In aid Of the families OF French SOL
dier-artists.
One clue, which the express conf
pany detectives are working on leads
to Detroit. William Francklyn Paris,
trustee OF the Museum OF French Art,
In whose care the painting was ship
ped to this country. said today it had
been learned that box somewhat re-
sembling that in which the painting
was shipped had been sent the latter
part OF last week, or just after the
steamship Espagne arrived in port, to
Detroit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
FURTHER INCREASES
IN FREIGHT RATES

Washington, Dec. 24.-Further in
creases In freight rates vera granted
the railroads in Western territory by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
yesterday.
Under this decision, which is the
third during the past six months
granting increases to the Western car
riers, the railroads will be allowed to
increase their charges on agricultural
implements two cents per 100 pounds,
and on canned goods one cent for one
hundred pounds. They were also given
permission TO increase their rates on
boots and shoes, leather and boot and
shoe findings between Missouri manu-
featuring points and interstate points
when shipped in carload quantities In
creases were allowed on dried fruits in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

Chicago, Dec 24.--The 35 900 en-
ployes OF the International Harvester
Compary are to become co-partners
with their employers. according to an
announcement made public today.
Each employe will be allowed TO pur-
chase profit-sharing certificates OF the
company. payment for which may be
made in small monthly installments
Provision also is made for converting
these certificates into stock at a rate
below the market value.
In addition TO the regular annual
per cent dividend declared on com,
mon stock, the employees will partie..
pate in any extra earnings. Figuret
for 1914 show that had the plan beer
in effect for that year employees would
have benefited to the extent of oven
I o uer cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
Messrs. George w. watson, Charles
Z. Bowie. Myer Saal and w. T. Baugh.
Plaintiff Gets Judgment.

Messrs. George w. watson, Charles
K. Bowie. Myer Saal and w. T. Baugh.
Plaintiff Gets Judgment.
In the Circuit Court OF Dinwiddie
County this week Judge r. G. South
all presiding, the suit OF o. J. Bois-
seau VS.. the Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way Company for s1.l50 damages
done to the plaintiffs timber land by
fire caused by sparks from a locomo-
tive of the defendant company was
tried and resulted in verdict for the
plaintiff at O'Clock last evening for
$3.50. Morton G. Goode. Common
wealth's Attorney of the county, rep
resented the plaintiff and Attorney
Christian, of Richmond. appeared for
tho defendant.
Coiored Man Badly Hurt.
John Parker. highly -respected col
ored man Of Dinwiddie County, was
struck and probably fatally injured
near Burgess, on Boydton Plank
Road, by an automobile yesterday af-
ternoon. Parker was discovered in
an unconscious condition by Mr.. W.
+. Wells. a prominent citizen OF the
county, to whom he stated that the
driver of the machine did not stop to
learn the extent of his injuries.
Prince George Barn Robbed.
The barn of Mr.. Charles w. Saun-
ders, on Baxter Road. Prince George
County, was entered and robbed Of
about fifty bags of peanuts by un-
known thieves some nights ago.
Farm Property's Close Call.
The dwelling. barn and stables of
Mr.. ] T. Eanes, on Hickory Road.
Chesterfield County, narrowly escaped
being destroyed by fire yesterday af-
ternoon by the careless throwing OF
a bucket of hot ashes into a hog pen
which adjoins the barn and sta bles.
Fortunately Mr.. Eanes discovered the
flames in time to prevent serious loss.
Taken Suddenly III.
Mr.. Elmer Bristow, the popular
young son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Bris-
tow, of the West End, was taken sud
denly i'll with appendicitis last Tues
day and was operated on at the Pc
tersburg Hospital by Drs. Haines and
Early. His many friends will be
pleased to learn that his condition is
favorable.
Dayis-Laffoon.
Miss Mabel l. Davis, the attractive
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James NJ. Davis. of Ettrick, and Mr..
Haney r. Laffoon, known
young business man of the same VII
lage. were united in marriage at s
O'Clock last evening at the home Of
the officiating minister. Rev. Fred
W. moore, IN ST. Andrew street. Inc
attendants were Miss George Green
and Mr.. Walter Winfree.
Saloons Ordered Closed.
BY orders of Mayor Robert
Cabaniss, the saloons Of Petersburg
closed last night at o'clock. and will
not open again until Monday morn
ing. This is the first time the saloons
have been closed down on Christmas
Eve and the Cockade City will expert
ence its longest dry period in the his
tory of the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

and a number of others, It Is learned
from an authentic SQUIRT. sill apply
at the DUPONT plant Monday morn
ing for work. Poor paw and Lad
treatment" of the men is given az a
reason for SO many of t1@-n leaving
the company's employ.
A Ave- minute schedule. which had
been maintained in the afternoon on
the principal line Of the city. had to
be discontinued today, the time of its
greatest need
Under the charter. which was sra ant
ed the original street railway com pany,
and under which the Virginia Railway
and Power Company is now operating,
the City Council is powerless to take
any action for the betterment of COM
ditions, and the local mana cement
lacks progressiveness in handling the
situation
Several RobtericS Reported.
AS the result of the tremendous
crowd in the city today. several hold
robberies have been reported and num-
erous cases of pocket picking. One OF
the boldest robberies from the person
which has been reported occurred in
one OF the banks this morning. when
an employee OF the Dupont works, who
just had his check for SO cashed, was
robbed of his money before leaving
the building. J. A. Swain and Julius
Bass, two white strangers. were ar
rested at the bank on Suspicion Of
being the pick pockets None of the
money was found upon either of these,
and third man, who, it was thought,
had the money. succeeded in getting
away An attempt was made in the
- me bank TO rob another man of
500 which he had just drawn, but the
pickpocket was detected in the act.
Another attempt was made to rob
a man at the Norfolk and Western
Station. The would -bc-thief was de-
tected, but succeeded in making his
escape.
About / 30 o'clock this afternoon n
well-dressed white stranger was ar
rested on Sycamore Street upon sus-
picion, and while being held To await
the arrival OF the police patrol. he
made a break for liberty. bur a work
man coming through an alley between
kents furniture store and James
jewelry store caught and sat upon
him until the arrival of an officer.
parcels post mail sack in transit
to Blackstone to South Carolina was
stolen at the Appomattox Station last
night and the empty sack was dis
covered in the rear of the Stratford
Hotel this morning. Another empty
sack was found this morning. This
WAS marked from Southern Pines, y.
C.. TO Roanoke Rapids. \. C., and
how 1t got to Petersburg is not known.
Elks Press Their Work.
Through the generosity of Peters
burg Lodge of Elks many Of the
hearts OF the city's poor will be glad
dened this Christmas. The distribut-
ing committee of the lodge. composed
of Messrs- Geo. W. Watson. j. Heart
well Heath. Clifford (fodsey. Clifford
Hobbs and r. II. Wells, began distrib
uting baskets to the needy this morn
ing. which will be continued tomor-
row, and longer. II necessary.
As has been the custom for several
years, the Elks tomorrow will enter
tain the orphans of the Methodist Fe-
male Orphanage Asylum. These un-
fortunate young people will be taken
In automobiles to the Elks' Home,
where they will he given their annual
treat and entertained with music and
singing. The entertainment commit
toe for these little folks eopStsfs ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

he above telegram, which was re-
led yesterday afternoon by Mayor
Prge Ainslie from Ban p. johnson.
Stdent of the American League,
VS. that the rumorS spread broad
by these so-called baseball wise
es were without foundation,
Fhen II was rumored around here
Wednesday that in the event the
ce agreement was signed Richmond
I'D lose its present baseball fran
be in the International League,
vor Ainslie wired President John
askfnfi that Richmond's interests
protected. Had the moguls been
templafing taking any such action.
telegram from the head OF Rich
hd's municipal department would
btless hav chad Il lot of weight
b the powers that he in baseball
Richmond is to retaia its fran
" In the Barrow circuit, and the
eball season here next year should
more successful than ever before.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
LIME-GRlNDlNC PLANT
GETS UP WITH ORDERS

The State lime grinding plant,
which since It's opening q Few months
ago has been rushed and. for time
behind In It's orders, has now caught
up with the demand and after the
first OF the year will be able to All
promptly all orders for AGRICULTURAL
lime.
The plant. operated by conyicts.
was established by the State for tht
purpose OF furnishing lime to vir.
Sinia farmers at cost OF production
Orders will be received by w. c. VIII.
liams. secretary OF the board, at th<
Capitol. Mr.. williams recently sue.
ceeded w. ". Martin. who resigned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
ALEX CHARGED
WITH LABOR VIOLATIONS

State Labor Commissioner Doherty
yesterday received Geographic re.
por. from Inspector J. r. Clinedinst
at Alexandria. that warrants have beer
issued on his complaint against Eve
Alexandra concerns The charge ir
three OF the cases ts violation OF the
ten-hour law and in the other two
ca ses violation of the child labor law
The cases have been set for hearing
on Deeem Der 80.
The warrants issued are for Paff
Shoe Company, Bendheim Sons and l.
Shnmen. charged with the ten-hour
law violation. and for II. E. Ashton
and the Blue Ribbon Company. charg-
ed with violation of the child labor
law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

EVER WELCOME FRIEND
AS CHRISTMAS GUEST

Chocolate Soldier" belongs to A
y select and enviab BILE group Of
lic operas in that 1t is always good
listen TO, no matter whore, how or
whom sung. There has been M
Re meledious or tuneful score com
ID In twenty years than Oscar
Russ wrote for this work Last
ht company, newly organized by
Whitney for Southern tour with
opera. gave its initial perfor nance
the Academy. which has become
e a habitat for premieras since
bette kelIerman made her Frst
matte dive" into waters for once
|pnd her depths. But her reception
'puraged quite a few managers to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

portions of the territory as we'll as on
shipments OF fiue lining.
The carriers were depie PERMITS
sion TO increase rates on eggs and on
cider and vinegar
The largest item in the concession
granted the carriers today was the
permission to increase their rates on
agricultural implements. The ter
ritory covered IL between Chicago
Peoria. 81. Louis, St Paul, Mississippi
points and points taking same rates
and points in Iowa, Missouri. Mime
sofa, North Dakota. South Dakota,
Kansas and Nebraska.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
STATE OFFICES CLOSED
TILL MONDAY MORNING

There was little doing at the State
Capitol yesterday, Offices there being
kept open until noon only, when they
closed until 3 o'clock Monday morn
,ng, Practically all the officials who
live out OF the city have gone to their
homes TO spend the holidays and sew
eral OF them will not return to the
city and 70 their offices until Monday
afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

Baton Rouge. La. Dec. 2a.--District
Attorney Holcombe announced he
would recommend that Robert l.
Knox. surveyor OF customs for New
Orleans. who killed Benjamin Foster
a prominent attorney, and Alex. Fraen-
KEEL here yesterday. be committed to
the State Criminal Hospital for the
Insane. Knox's attorneys have agreed
the District Attorney said.
Il am convinced that Mr.. Knox wal
insane when he killed Foster and
FraenkeI and that he 10 stili insane
said Mr.. Holcombe. II think his act
was due to a Authorization that Foster
was one OF several persons who
~ thought were trying - do him
AArnl.'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
STARXE WHEN AMERICAN
RELIEF STORES ARE SEIZED

London Dec 14.--The Times Sa-
laniki correspondent reports a pitcous
condition among, the poorer tnhabit-
ants of Monastir. following the stop
page Of the American distribution OF
-four. owing TO the seizure OF the Red
Cross stores Thousands OF persons
arc without bread or any prospect OF
obtaining II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
cancelled her reservation.
Suypy,se NJ Nr. Yord,s Return.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 24.--Although
Mrs. Henry Ford could not be com
muu,cated with this forenoon. those
close to the family expressed great
surprise at Mr.. Ford's return home.
His private secretary here said no
cablcsram had been received by the
family up to II o'clock announcing
that he would return.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

BIuefeId. ". Va, Dec, 3&.--Norfolk
and Western train No. Is. carrying a
Big holiday crowd and much mail and
express. barely escaped 4 serious
wreck tonight at Eckman. W. Va, near
here. when the electric motor pulling
the train was derailed.
Both tracks were blocked. but no one
vas hurt. Traffic viii be delayed sew
eral hours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
[ASEBAIL RUMOR WAS
/ WITHOUT FOUNDATION
sden Ban B. Johnson of American League Wires Mayor
George Ainslie, Stating That Mogus Never
Contemplated Oustng Richmond
Chicago. ILL.,. Dec, 81.

Chicago. ILL.,. Dec. ~.
Eco. AiiIslic, Mayors Office. Rich
niond, Va.
Nothing occurred I'm recent ne
rotations that contemplated TAX
)Ag away from Richmond its In
|bgnAtiOnal franchise. 1t is the
purpose Of organized ba set,aIl to
reat justly all interests.
(Signcd) Is. II. JOHNSON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25

join the Ford party next Tuesday, but
on advice of her physician she has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-25
GREATEST ThR0NGS

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