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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-27
At the Colonial

"A great big value in the way Of
vaudeville entertainment is the present
aggregation of Keith novelties that the
Colonial is displaying and which will
appear at that theatre for the last en-
gagements to-day. A splendid variety act
comprising singing, dancing and ex-
cellent instrumental music is included in
the offering of the Five Romeros. while
such rich comedy is handed out in the
unravellng of comedy called "Isaac
You Tell Her. A dainty songstress
ana really clever monologust round
out the attractive roster. "'Betty," the
Wonderfully interesting monkey, said to
e oe the ADOPTED daughter of the famous
Consul, will appear in her almost human
act at the Colonial during the first half
VI next week. Adv.*
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Damaged Goods''

Damaged Goods" Eugene Brieux s
startling drama, as offered by Richard
Bennett IS co-workers, will be the at
traction at the Majestic next Saturday
afternoon and evening. Damaged
Goods" marks genuine epoch in mod
ern education. 1t presents in most artis-
tic from great dramatist's s serious
contribution TO the stage. Damaged
Goods" is the biggest drama-not the
pleasantest nor most thrilling-but the
most vital, most impressive and truest
drama witnessed in a decade. Adv.*
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She Spoke FamiiarIy Of Her Affairs
always omittins Arthur.

now fell upon his heart. She was as
unattainable as the north star; and
nothing, time nor circumstance, could
bridge that incalculable distance. His
heart hurt him. He must see her no
more after the morrow. Enchantment
and happiness were two words which
fate had ruthlessly scratched from his
book of days.
Mr.. Hooghly had already started off
toward the town, the kit bag and the
valise slung across his shoulders, the
parrot cage bobbing at his side. He
knew where to go; an obscure lodging
for men in the heart of the business
section, known in jest by the dere-
licts as the Stranded
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At the Orphellm

The variety bill that Harrisburg
branded "winer" plays its last en-
gagement at the popular Locust street
playhouse tonight. Splendid music, ir-
resistible comedy, pretty girls and the
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ADJUSTMENTS
MAJESTIC

ukAJ Efo 4lO
This afternoon and evening, All. III.
Wilson in "When Old New York
Was Dutch.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
howard Thurston, Magician.
Thursday, matinee and nlgnt, "The
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Saturday, matinee and night, March
6, damaged Goods. T."
ORPhhuM
Every afternoon aud evening, hign
class vaudeville.
COLONIAL
Every afternoon and evening, vaude
Vile and pictures.
VICTORIA
Motion Pictures.
PHoToPLAY
Motion Pictures.
REGENT
Motion Pictures
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CONTINUED

Il. uiu not souna exacriy IKE a
man who had stocked six months from
Singapore to the Andaman islands.
But there is one thing must under.
stand before this acquaintance contin-
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-02-27
SHE SPOILED HIS JOKE
Their Tempers

Their Tempers
Busby-"I see tn Turks have been
kicking up tn sand around the suez
canal"
Mrs. B. family interested Some
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HOUSEHOLD
TALKS
Henrietta D. Grauel
More Power to the Press

Even mice do not like it. So if kitchen
shelves are well washed with strong
solution of washing soda and then Gov
cred with several thicknesses OF clean
newspapers and lastly, with heavy
white paper they will be well dressed.
On sweeping day newspapers moist
ened and torn in small bits and strewr
over carpets that are dusty will catch
and hold all particles of dust and they
hold the sweepings from blowing about
until they can be burned.
A correspondent tells us that when
soap is bought in quantities (as II
should always be) she empties the box
and lines it with paper and then re-
turns the soap to it as this prevents
moisture reaching the drying cakes
Soap makers know the value of this
plan and wrap the better kinds of soap
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DAILY MENU
Breakfast
Prunes
Steamed Rice, Cream, Sugar
Potatoes Chops
Biscuits Coffee
Luncheon
Hash with Onions
Mullins Jelly
Black Tea
Dinner
Clear Soup
PRAISED Leg of Mutton Currant Jelly
Rice Croquettes with Curry Sauce
Drowned Sweet Potatoes, Creamed Corr
Lettuce, Dressing
Neufchatel Cheese Pumpkin Pie
Coffee
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COLONIAL

Every afternoon and evening, vaude
willie and pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
BUT A NORMAL oUTBURsT.

Accustomed 70 t1.e yagar!es II Brit
ssh praIc sentiment we Rave been
inclined to pay Little heed 70 the long
a atinue8 attacks on Lord Kitchener.
r-eua.er Asculta, the now retired
-rIastcu t,hu1cA4i ard ot4er English
parliamentary And military stars
Tire Hr1t&~A are the greater @RnoeE,
e-s ea the globe II things dort
go right in government or army. tesre
are several millions q experts on the
sutras ready with criticism and as
many x;nts q advice as there are
advisers. which reminds Us very much
Of our ewn people
In cther wur1s, England Is a free
country. and its people are particu-
iariy <re4 IN registering Kicks. How
ever painful the impression produced
an ire outside world by saca 8 storm
q adverse criticism against the men
responsible fer governmental and mill
tary policies. we doubt not that Prem
fsr Aacrtsh, Lord Kitohaner and their
associates wifi keep thgtr heads and
proceed with the business In hand
with all possible diligenca
The British have expected too much
al their leaders. Tnsy had nuilded 81
pedestal and placed Kitchener upon
IT as a sort OF martial demigod. al
Though his military reputation had
been won ny Victories ower poorly
armed tribesTnen, who dashed their
HIVES or, against British machine
guns.
Meme of the British generals of the
present war has had what might be
termed real f1ring~ltne experience save
in the British conquest OF the Beers
accomplished by means OF overwhelrn-
ing force rather than by military valor
rather than military valor.
Hence. when the British nation was
faced by = Toe infinitely better pre-
pared tor war. with the most magni-
ficentiy equipped armies the world
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
GOVERNOR ORDERS
OUTHOUSES BUILT

Lebanon. Va, Nov % As a fitting
climax to the sanitary campo gn
which has been in progress for three
months in Russell County. and AZ a
contribution to the cause OF better
health, Governor Henry Carter Stuart
mas just given orders that sanitary
outhousas be installed in ali the
terants' houses on his Elk Garden es-
tate
Oficers of the Stae Board OF Health
who have been working in the county
in cooperation with the International
Health Commission, have been cor
daily received by the people OF Rus
sell County and have been given gem
erai cooperation, and are naturally
elated that the foremost citizen OF
the county and the chief executive Of
the Commonwealth should have given
IN this striking manner his endorse.
mont OF modern methods In the pre-
vention OF d4sease
The sanitary campaign was under
taken with the ENCOURAGEMENT and
financial support OF the board of sup
erTsors OF the county DR.. John
Collinson. who has been In charge.
ana MS assistant. have visited scores
or farms In the county, have examined
tho sanitary needs of each and have
recommended such Improvements MS
were deemed necessary for the health
OF each family. AS a result. proper
methods Of sewerage disposal have
bean installed and many excellent
ssnitary outhouses have been built
With the great Elk Garden estate TO
be provided with such outhouses,
health officers feel that the WORT, in
Russell County has been most success
ful and that typhoid and other filth
borne diseases will be greatly reduced
In the county.
d. John Collinson. director Of the
local campaign, left Sunday night for
Richmond whence he is TO proceed to
Hanover County to begin there a sinlt-
lar campaign to that undertaken in
Russell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21

remember simply that 1t IL the day
when they look for the housewife to
provide the turkey and nxins" and
forget 10 thank the Creator who
made It possible for them TO enjoy
these benefits
In connection with the observance
OF this annual festival. we want to
make tust one suggestion to the read
ers Of The yirsfnian. and this applies
particularly to the younger genera
tion--dont forget the old folks at
home! II Il Is within the range OF
possibility. spe-d the day with them.
They would appreciate It more than
any gift Your heart might prompt you
10 send or your pockethook permit to
send on Christmas Day; Il would be
the gift Of your presence--the hap
piness 10 YOU and to them OF observ-
Ing Thanksgiving Day at the old home.
Maybe the parents are not as well of
TN this worlds goods az they might
be; perhaps they cannot afford to
provide the customary turkey or kill
the '-fatted calf FOR your dinner, but
that makes no djnerence-they want
Y0t, the abseut son or daughter, to
spend the day with them and Join
with them IN thanks to Almighty God
for His blessings and chief among
them. the Dear old mother and father
will tell you. is your presence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
MAINE TAKES WIN
IN Cross COUNTRY

Boston Nov. 2o.---CorneI's cross
country team. favorites for the an
Gnal run OF the intercollegiate AS
ISOLATION Of Amateur Athletes of
America was beaten oil to "a points
today by the University of Maine har-
rters. over the Franklin Field course.
week ago the Maine team won the
New England intercollegiate run over
the same course, and while it was ex-
Dected thai the evenly balanced squad
from the Pine Tree State would
make a good showing today, It was
hardly expected to put a crimp in the
aspirations of Jack Meakleys pu-
pills.
The victory marks Names entry
INTO the big intercollegiate. At the
start Gullver, Of Yale, Duffy, OF
Dartmouth and Fuller Of Harvard.
headed the bunch of ghty-odd run
ners, representing twelve colleges.
Tho squad did not stretch out until
the end of the second mile. when. TO
all appearances, Cornell was out to
win with Potter. Windnagle and Heff
mire in the first Ave, 0Hefton, cap
tain Of Yale. was WITH the leaders.
with Floto, Of Princeton and Preti
2f Maine, all in bunch
As the runners came up 20 the
finish OVerton was good fifteen
Yards I'm The lead. pret. made & try
70 get first honois. bat his squirt fe!
short, and ne came tr about twelve
Yards behind Overton. su1 Il Ike dis
tanee ahead of Belt MS teammate
vino finished third Oter,ous time
WIS 80 lAildteS - - seconds
Princeton finished third Dart
mouth. fourth Pennsylvania fifth.
Harvard sixth Syracuse seventh,
Massac husettes Tech eighth. Yale
ninth; Michigan. tenth. Columbia
eleventh and Brown, twelfth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21

ever saw, II was unreasonable 70 ex-
pect victory, In fact, we have been
amazed that the British ard French
have held thsir own on the western
frort the past year white Kitchener
has baer creating a reat British army.
We 40 not anticipate any GROWING
victory <or TIE allies on the western
tront--the Germans are entirely TOO
we'll entreuoNed fer that---but We do
LOOK ssr such "a strengthening from
time 20 time OF the Anglo french
forces and positions n the wext as
to make German offensive futile on
that front;
But, withal, the Brfton demands re-
s1ltr, He thirsts for victory Acous-
toned to s-ceess, he Ia aggravated by
failure Fte cannot understand why
the conouAror Of the Mahdi cannot
work miracle OF military proves
and drive the Germans from France
and Belgium out of hand, take Com
seantinople, free Serbia from invaders
and do many other wonderful ard i'm
possible feats
The British might hast as well ao-
custom their vfston TO the perplexing
problems OF war in which even the
viotors must be well-righ vanauished.
II tho empire comes out OF the strug-
gle able TO eustain its own antebellusn
status as 10 territory. IT occurs to us
that II wifi DO wonderfully well. Tho
men In charge of its military interests
have . responsibility such as has not
bsen the part of English leaders for
many centuries That with ell the
misfortunes of q war against better
equipped enemy. they have not bean
staInpsded. but have accepted e. ter
rible GtuAtion with bravery and calm.
Is indicative that the best traditions
OF the English race are to be main
tanned. The people OF the empire
should exercise self restraint In theax
criticisms
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
SHOTS ARE EXCHANGED.
! Government ItcvenGe Men Fired Upon
| by MoonshtDc Distiliers.

Government Revenue Men Fired Upon
by MoonshiDc Distiiiers.
Alexandria, Va. Nov. 20.-D. w.
Ritenour. the well-known deputy col
lector of United States internal reve-
nue. of this city. and four or five other
deputies in the employ of the Federal
government were fired upon by per-
sons supposed to be ''moonshine" dis
tillers In the mountain regions Of
Page County, Va. several days ago,
but so far rs known none Of the shots
wounded anyone.
The government agents who had
gone into the mountains for the pur-
pose Of ra'dir & the camps OF moon
sinners" suspected OF carving on mi
cit distilling in Pare County, believe
they were seen In the distance by the
mountaineers, as the latter were the
first to open fire with rifles The
revenue agents returned the fire with
reyolvers and In a short time sew
eral voileys were fired by each side.
The "moonshiners'' were finally run
ont of that particular section Of the
mountains, and the revenue collectors
DESTROYED the stills and took posses~
sion of the worms as evidence No
arrests were made. but It is thought
some of the men will he apprehended
In short time.
There are said to he many Illicit dis
tillers in the pluc Ridge and Massa-
nutten Mountains, and the task Of
breaking up the outfits keeps the
revenue collectors busy all the time.
They also ran the risk of being fired
upon from ambush without seconds
warming
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
WILL ANSRTRG BAPTIST
CHURCH NAMES OFFICERS

williamsburg, Va Nov 2o.--The
following were the officers elected at
the annual meeting Of the conFreea-
ton Of the williamsburg Baptist
Church: Deacons to serve Two years,
GaIba Walden, w r. Barlow. d A.
Powers, K L. Casey. 20 serve ono
year. j Y Morris, " = fjuedge anil
.. -. Lee. Deaconesses Miss Geneva
Mules and Mrs Kate Slater. : T..
Graham was chosen Bible school su-
nerintendent The following chair
men of committees were chosen Pub
lie Worship, J Y. Morris. social, Mrs
{. II Davis. education. Mrs John
Moncure; missionary. Mrs Il ! Hun
ter; publicity w, T. Binns5 care OF
premises. Galba Walden music. Mrs
W NJ Morris finance. George Peale:
hospitality Mrs. w. T Ttledge. coun-
try work, W L. Jones.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
NO DANGER OF MILITARIsM.

We refuss TO become sxc.ted or
alarmed over the prospect of this
country becoming In any sense Mill
tax4stic
OR detessHt,on OF the makers OF
aggressive war Is too sincere TO make
II - al possible that America will ever
wlisng1y raise It's hand against its
An1Uhhor to shed his blood
America must lead the world back
- the pathways of peace. OF mutual
oeod-wfll and confidence, and we be
0svs the world IN general recognizes
the American spirit
Wero we bent on extending our
hoUAarA We would have found little
1Eouloas. we believe. IN driving a diplo-
uaoe4e bargain with Britain by which
N British North America would have
AeEns under our flag. and we could
AAve, with some ahow OF right on our
Ia, taken advantage of the tntoler-
able situation in Mexico and helped
ourselves to the northern tier Of Maxi
can Sss.sA -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
Mrs. George Rea Dead.

Charlottesville. Va, Nov. 20.-Nfrs.
George w hea. of near Yancey's
Mills, died at $40 o'clock Thursday
morning. after "A brief Illness Of pneu-
monia.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon Mt the Hillsboro
Baptist Church. OF which Mrs Rea
had been lifelong member. The SER
vice was conducted by her pastor, Rev
MIR. Wildman.
Mrs Rea was, before her marriage
Miss George Woods. daughter of the
late William and Nancy Woods. of
Crozet and was about sixty-flve years
of age. Her husband. Mr.. Joseph Rea,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21

America. instead of taking advan-
tage Of Its opportunities for terrific
rial Acknowledgement, has set itself 20
aid Msxtco In every legitimate man
ner. That will continue to be our
policy, and q rehahilisated Mexico in
yearo to come Will have cause to be
grateful TO Its kindly and considerate
ne.ghbcr OF the north.
Our diplomacy OF the past few years
has airnos. completely eradicated the
dislike Of the South American peoples
for this country. The nations of the
two continents are closer together IN
spirit and IN the actual business at
fairs OF life than ever before
There Is but one fly in the South
American ointment the Panama
Roosevelt rebellion. which de-
pr;ved the United States Of Columbia
of territory. The United States SEN
ate should not dalay longer the oom-
pletion of our negotiations with that
country making. as far as 1t In pos
s&sle. the amende honorable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
Arbitrattng Legal Fees.

Harrisonburg, Va. Nov. 20.--An ar
bitratlon committee, composed OF
three LAWYERS began the hearing In
the Circuit Court room yesterday of
the suit OF Sipe K Harris against John
T.. Roller for attorneys fees amount
Ing to approximately $1,000. the
amount is claimed by Sipe Il Harris
as their fees in three suits in which
they represented General Roller.
The attorneys composing the arbi-
tration committee are G. Armisteai
Gordon, of stanton NJ. l.. Walton. OF
Woodstock, and r. NJ. Ward, of Win
chester
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
A GAY FOR NEDITATION.

What better time for serious thou4 II
ard media tion than il The qvietness ~
tf.as beauttiui Lord sIoss morning vhen
everything around Grd about 1s seems
to speak If the great..ess anc FITNESS
u Gods iove Ne orten uurs1.ur and
..aIapla.a Of our lot Il life. nd feel
II times. - dopht tina. We have aut
i!stle for which TO be thankinL And
yet when we begin 70 count oar bless
ings name them one by one. 1t viii
surprise lie VIVA, he Lord hath
done" for us Clouds may appear
upon the horizon. q o1r life and sor-
rows ard disa ppola. r 4tss may and
viii come. but Il wese vel . rem m
her that there are Tar more saashiny
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
BELIEVED TO BELONG To
REGULAR BAND OF ROBBERS

Hopewen. Va. Nov. 20-~Jehn Sau-
sen. Ben Hardy and c. ]. Fowler. all
white. arrested charged with robbery,
were sent to Petersburg TODAY for
safekeeFing They are believed to he
members. OF a gang which has COM
nitted numerous offenses here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
Lad BADLY Hurt.

Stanton. Va. Nov. 20--paul Jones.
the son of A. II. Jones. was seriously
injured yesterday when he collided
with an automobile while riding his
motorcycle at rapid speed
Jones, was riding out the Valley
Pike, and Just as he passed the Au-
gusta Military Academy, Colonel Roll
Ter came out driving an automobile.
Jones was riding SO rapidly, and the
car came out so UNEXPECTEDLY that he
was unable to avoid collision, his
xsotorrycle Grabbing into the Gag 1t
0nA $500
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
Marriage Licenses Issued

marriage license was issued YES
terday to John peyton Mcclure. prin.
cipal of McCiuire's University School.
and Miss Virginia Baylor Armisteai,
of Fauquier County. who has been a
teacher in this school for several
years The wedding Will take place
the evening OF November 23d.
Other licenses issued were M fol-
lows: Louis Adams and Irene Ethel
Moore; C. NJ. Richardson and blanche
Davis, and Harry w Joyner and Mary
r. Bruffy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
OBITUARY
Nathaniel TDycIace.

Lynchburg, Va. Nov. 20.-Nathan-
iel Loveiace, who was paralyzed at his
home near Houston, on Monday died
Thursday He was sixty-three years
old. His widow and four children
survive him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
Funeral OF DR.. slaughter.

1.ynchburg. Va, Nov. 20.~-The fune-
RAJ services OF DR.. Samuel q. Slaugh-
ter We're held yesterday morning at |
O'Clock. being conducted by Rev. Jo-
seph i. Dunn, u. b rector Of ST.
Pauts Episcopal Church The inter-
ment was Ut Spring HiU Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
Virgil \. Worrcll.

Lynchburg. Va. Nov. 20.-Virgil A.
Worrell aged seventy-three years,
died Thursday night at his home, af-
ter residence OF thirty years here.
lie was native of Carroll County and
Confederate veteran.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
A. Barlow whitley.

A. Barlow Whitley. twenty-six years
old. senior at the Medical College of
Virginia, died Friday at the Johnston
Willis Hospital following an attack of
pneumonia. The body was at once
taken to his home in Lithonia, Ga. by
his father, J. B. Whitley. A fellow
classmate. f. T. Sutherland also ac-
companied the remains. Besides his
parents, Mr.. Whitley leaves one
brother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21

II We can Just have yesterdays
sather duplicated next Thursday. We
will have additional reason for thank
ing the Creator for His blessings
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21

days than cloudy ones. and that be-
hind every cloud there liz the silver
nniLg"
The days OF the last week have
come and gone. We cannot recall
t5eIn. However we car prof.: by the
lessorg they have reusht Al the be-
ginning Of this new weex think Of
your many blessings and plan 70
share them with someone who is not
SO fortunate SIS yourself Life for you
Will then have different meaning.
and greater .oy ana happiness Will re-
suit,
Lord, g teach US 70 number our
eays that we may apply our hearts
unto wisdom"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21

a prominent farmer of the Crozet Sec
don. died about two years ago.
Mrs. Rea is survived by her chill
dren. one son and two daughters
Mr.. Bud Rea. of Yancey's Mills; Mrs.
Or Wtngheld, of Richmond and Mrs.
Henry Brown, of Crozet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-21
THANKSGIVING.


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