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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
Paws Penalty for Cr.me.

Raleigh, N. c.. July at the
States prison yesterday, Willie Bell,
colored,. paid the death penalty In the
electric chair for the murder and rob-
berry of B. N. Mann, a Durham mer-
chant, four months ago, when he way
laid his victim late at night, killed him
him with billiard cue and then rifled
his pockets and fled.
Bell confessed some time ago and
made a dying statement today in which
he commended the court ana prison
officers and insisted that he had an
abiding faith In Christ for full for.
giyeness. There was the usual crowd
of witnesses in the death chamber.
The prisoner was accompanied by
Rev. James Satterfield, rector of st.
Ambrose Episcopal Church, as spirit
ual advisor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

Mount Olive. n. c.. July 9.-The
regular semi-annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the First National
Bank. Mount olives pioneer banking
institution, was held Monday Of this
week. The earnings for the last six
months have been highly satisfactory.
NJ. T. Breazeale, cashier OF the bank
since its organization some fourteen
years ago, was elected vice. president
and director, to fill out the un-expired
term OF the late j. B. Oliver.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
LAW RUNS
FLAG OFF PACIFIC
Unfriendly Iegislatioon Is wrecking
American shipping
Interests.
BIGGEST GUsHER DISCOVERED
Operation Cures Bad Boy-Fffty Die
In Great Western Storm--Two
Americans Ane Killed By German
Shells.

San Francisco, July Captain
Robert Dollar, president OF the Dollar
Steamship Company has returned 70
San Francisco from Vancouver. 3. c.,
where he completed the sale OF two
steamers.
81 went TO Vancouver" said Captain
Dollar today, ITO arrange for British
registry for the vessels Of the Dollar
Line. I found. however, that sale
would be more profitable. Negotia-
lions for the sale of the Robert DOL
lar, our only other vessel in the trans
pacific trade. are under way.
Conditions enforced BY the Sea-
mans Act. which will 80 into effect
early next November, make It impos-
sible for us to operate profitable
American steamships In any but the
coastwise trade
According to the Marine Bureau Of
the San Francisco Chamber OF Conn
merce, the sale OF the Robert Doll
lar to the British company would
leave the Hill liner Minnesota the only
steamer flying the American flAg -
the trans pacific trade. The Mime
sofa operates between Seattle and the
Orient.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
,unced TODAY. hecauNa dhe ws

announced today. becauEe Che wo-
man ne married five years ago In
Texas cannot bear to think of her
husband lying In a distant grave"
MY daughter first yielded to our
wishes that the burial be in Ithaca,
N. Y. so she might be spared the
ordeal of the funeral" said Mrs.
Hollis father, the Rev. o. r. Sensa-
baugisE In making the announcement
late today. but later she insisted on
Frank being buried here, where she
expects to make her home"
The body is expected to arrive here
Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
MUST SHOW RECEIPTS
TO GET PAY FROM CITY

Paymaster Shepherd has issued a
notice to all city employees, calling
attention to the ordinance which re-
quires every man working for the city
to have his city taxes paid up to date.
This ordinance has been effective for
a number OF years. It's effect is to
compel every city employe to be a
citizen of Richmond.
Mr.. Shepherd emphasizes the sense
of the ordinance by saying that no
one without his tax receipts to date
can receive his pay. Ut I'll such receipts
are shown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

will meet in conciliatory spirit ana
that what is right and what is best for
Richmond may be done. That is what
all should desire. That is what we
believe all who are interested do de-
sire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
Petition Is Denied.

Montgomery. Ala, July s.-Petition
of the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road for permission to advance pas
senger rates ON its Alabama branch
lines from two and q half cents to
three cents per mile has been de-
MED in The decision by the Alabama
State Railroad Commission. 1t was
announced that the commission will
in the future consider all branch lines
as a whole and act as parts OF divi.
sions of trunk line and hold them
to the same rates,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

Alarming reports to the effect that
one or more towns in Missouri had
been obliterated were not borne out
by late dispatches tonight. There was
great destruction of property and
crops we're beaten into the ground,
but the loss of life was scattered. st.
Charles Mo. was the chief sufferer
in that State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

Chicago, July e.--Frank p. Graves.
forty-four. wealthy lawyer and pro-
moter, and president of the North
Carolina Land Company. was found
dead on the floor OF the garage at
his home, at Lake Forest, a residence
suburb, today with Indications that he
committed suicide.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

ITO drink whiskey on a hot day Is
like throwing kerosene on fire..
says DR.. w. A. Evans. medical editor
of the Chicago Tribune. He also says.
I'm case OF snake bite do not drink,
whiskey. II ID not cure for snake
bite. II is in no sense an aattdote.s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

London, Friday. July 9.-The Grinns-
by trawler Cheshire was blown up by
a mine in the North Sea Wednesday.
Ali the crew with the exception of the
chief engineer were killed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
THE "BLURB."

heroine's moaning for eer lost lover.
But the "blurb" is not an original
Idea with modern magazine editors.
1t is merely overworked and crudely
done. Az the New York Times points
out. Sir Walter Scott and his school
Of writer's prefaced each chapter with
a bit of verse intended to give the key
than this we see a beginning of the
"blurb" in the introductions. pro-
Ilogues. and prefaces OF classical plays
In none of taese instances was. the
offensive ''give-away' so bald as IL
is today, but 1t WAS there.
The cause for this "blurb," according
to the Times. is the peculiar tendency
OF this age TO exaggerate, and We do
not know any wiser prediction as TO
the future of the 'blurb" than that
Of the Times. according to which the
miserable practice will continue until
some advertising genius demonstrates
the value of understatement in adver-
Using goods of any description
whether mercantile or literary-leav-
ing TO the worth of the article offered
final proof that the case has been UNI
derstood. or not stated at all, in thes
only remote prospect OF relief from
the "blurb."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
WEEK END MEDITATIONS
@. w. b

The little that freted
Among 'V the ' fields y above the sea-
among n@ sns loving OWE ~'e Of the he Rsis.
sa :as'as e =, r. BIRD FRA.
The foolish fears Of what happen
Among t the s sss n.s ,snsn grass sas
Among ARs sns n sns OF sss e sag
Out t in i the fields with Cod God! A'' '''"
The vacation again at perhaps
9nss as9 aTs n a beng pea sn s es" srs where
who can possibly do 50 Is arransne for little oung
for s % s e sns given the sn
hot we their & n And why mott Fried
@ s @ ss feelings sn any
set f h whe the hoven s
n nr @sF
recreation
Rest a @ .a sss the es II. rfs
%p hs D de the I ard Of osc s
s e Sc ali m hn s p p
TIM. the sns Sa
snnins to ss ~ s@ s
rood p "ssafrs a' for ali
Work s little sir. sing =. little tile
Read a play little
Talk little laugh
Re DOT pf Of msrv 70 . p
All the blessed way.
There is great deal of wisdom and saying
al and play makes Jack dull 5o there
@ 1 s.n ss. much Il:
rho it {
which
Of
troubles
nv with
a to spend 1t In
religion
Talk tt LAST summer Live
a that Twill
when return a andhurry
nd busy a the neare
Church, Richmond Va, July TO- 1915
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

Now that the five citizens who are
to sit with the joint Council commit
tee in considering changes in Rich
mond's charter have been selected
this important body may soon begin
10 seriously consider the very i'm
portant subject which the citizens and
the Council have referred TO them.
THE Ave citizens who have been chosen
20 act with the Council committee are
men OF large experience. OF recognized
ability and enjoy the confidence Of the
community. They may be relied upon,
N we believe the members of the
Council committee may he relied upon.
20 consider the question OF simpler
and better form Of municipal govern
ment with the single idea OF what
win make for efficiency and for Rich
mond's good. The committee Is
charged with a grave responsibility
and IL likewise has great oppor-
tunity to serve the City of RichmonC.
The Civic Association, brought into
being through the unselfish interest
shown by Arthur Glasgow in the we'll
being of his native city. mas already
rendered the community a splendid
service. We are glad to see that the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
PATRoNIZE THE EXPOSITION.

The management Of the negro ex-
position have acted wisely in throwing
the gates of the big show open to the
public without admission charge. and
i much larger attendance will likely
be the result. The exposition is a
creditable display Of the progress and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

The "biurb" is the name that has
been given by indignant and intelli-
gent fiction writers to the introduce
tory note that is being placed before
most Of the short stories now appear
ing In current magazines. We say
q few. for SO much Of the fiction that
now appears Is pure rot that writers
themselves realize that II requires not
only ''blurb' as an advertisement.
but any other inducement to call at
tention to 1t, despite the VIGOROUSLY
weIi-known fact that this is an age
when almost anything Will be read.
The "eiurb.' TO any one who reads
for the purpose Of following the turns
OF the authors mind and to fellow
ship with him in the unfolding OF an
artistic story. is the most annoying
feature of magazine writing. 1t Is al
most Impossible not TO read ii, because
curiosity Is ingrained in human ma
ture, and to read 1t is TO give away the
whole plot of the story that follows.
1saavfng for the reader only study
OF the writer's literary style, a COM
parison of his use of adJectives with
that of some other writer, and cur
sorry interest in the heat OF passion
which he tnstills into the hero's pro-
posal. the Williams defiance. or the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
WORK ON NEW CHARTER.

no are the study of the latest and best meth
ommit- DDS IN municipal government II VIII
nj. be very helpful to the committee which
has this matter in charge to have
elected
Deg'h posed Of the leading citizens of Rich
" i'm mond embracing men in all walks of
ms and life.
them. Mr.. W. S. Fahoads. one of the most
chosen euterprising merchants in Richmond.
tee are In his letter making application for
,gnizeA mem bership in the Civic Association
Of the says:
upon I'VE are striving in many and
Of the various ways to advertise city,
upon. rnndorn sovernnsn, lii do wore
impler in three years to advertise US than
overn- a,,iS a(nnroni,sh ~ ,non,r The
what cities tsnat are wisely and econo-
Rich ~, al; &c ,onsnto,a,s,.' rr ths
zee is map in the future"
sbinty True words are these. Mr.. Rhoads
oppor is right in declaring that all that is
lmonS. great in any city lies in good govern
ht into ment. Such government should be
interest economical and efficient We hope the
e we'll committee Just appointed will, after
already mature and careful study. draw up
olendid for Richmond charter which will An
lat the sure the very best type OF municipal
self to government.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10
Atlanta orr for Mexico.

Baltimore, July 9.-Loaded with
guns, ammunition and uniforms. the
steamer Atlanta, which was bought by
the Carranza Government from the
Chesapeake Steamship Company, left
Baltimore for the second time early
yesterday. These munitions OF war
were said to have been placed in the
forward and aft holds, covered with
coal. There are 1,400 bags of hard
coal aboard. The Atlanta left last
Sunday. but had TO return on account
of engine trouble.
TO Bury Holt at Dallas.
Dallas Texas, July 9.--The body OF
Frank Holt will be buried here, 1t was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

achievement of the negro In the last
half century, and is worthy of the
patronage of all those, white or
colored. who want TO see the negro be-
come a more useful citizen.
We advise all to attend the ex-
position and see what the negro has
done and is doing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-10

rr3edsi1h shafen. Germany. July g.
Count Zeppelin Yesterday celebrated
NJ ssventy=ssventh birthday with hard
work 1t his airship plant He Is in
good health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
BREAK A CHILD'S
COLD BY GIVING
SYRUP OF FIGS
Cleanses the little liver and bow
els and they get we'll
quick

when your child suffers from a cold
coat wait; give the little stomach,
hyeF and bowels a gentle, thorough
ceansing at once. When cross, peevish,
lstless, pale doesn't sleep, eat or act
naturally, if breath is bad, stomach
sour, give a teaspoonful of California
syrup Of Figs and in a few hours
all the cloggedup, constipated waste,
sour bile and undigested fcoo will
gently move out of the bowels, and
you have well, playful child again.
your child coughs, snuff1es and has
caught cold or is feverish or has a
sore throat give a good dose of Calf
clIla syrup of Figs" to evacuate the
bowels no difference what other treat
ment is given.
Sick children needn't be coaxed TO
take tins harmless fruit laxative"
Millions Of mothers keep it handy be-
cause they know its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure. They also know little given
To-day saves a sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist fo- a 50-cent bottle
Of California Syrup of Figs" which
contains directions for babies, children
all ages and for growa-ops plainly
On the bottle. Beware Of oounterfeits
Bold here. Get the genuine, made by
california Fig Syrup Company
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
it is for women to read the advertising

it is for women to read the advertising
carefully.
I'm this campaign we shall offer six
regular full size 15c. cakes of Palmolive
Soap, Soc. jar Of our Palmolive Vanish
ing Cream and a SOC. bottle of our Palm
olive Shampoo Liquid, total value OF
$3.50, which people who keep close track
Of the advertising columns will find they
can buy for 59c. by using a coupon which
will run in ouy ad which will appear in
the newspapers soon.
Each dealer will have a limited num-
Der Of these combinations which he can
sell, $3.50 worth of merchandise for 59c.
A good many people are already taking
the matter up with their dealer and max
ing a reservation for this combination
which will be announced very shortly.
I'VE are using newspaper advertising
to announce special deals and find it a
wonderfully efficient medium.
Newspaper advertising gives us Won
derful results.
Sometimes it floods US with orders to
such an extent that we get into difficult
ties owing to not being able to ship the
goods fast enough from our big factories
in Milwaukee. You can say for me to
any one that newspaper advertising,
and especially local newspapers like
yours, are the greatest advertising me-
diuns in the world. The local retailers
ought to use local newspaper advertising
even more than they do and the big
p,anufa cturers- will never find anything
that viii produce so much business for
them as newspaper advertising. "-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
YOUR GIRLS APPETITE

-.x.n YOUR growing daughters an
~. Incomes tickle and she shows a
peu for sour, starchy or chalky
o 'stices look after the condition of her
blood. o,o ,a ,.,r,,a 49,.
...orf ambition and irritable her
Va Va is unable to meet the demands
n1 nr Williams Pink Pills are a
,seisc remedy for the form OF
sp par,,a- or lack of blood that afiicts
a He-,nr girls and proper treatment
ss,s these pills will not only correct
w. trouble but prevent 1t from pro-
Using into a worse form.
curing her teens a girl lays the
..nnaation for her future health. Lack
blood al this time may rob her OF
.ne, healthy woman hood. It is OF
~ Greatest Importance to administer
Urls who grow pale and weak a
- NON alcoholic tonic and DR.. Will
'..-,s, Pink Pills meet every require
lent Of the most careful mother.
M Williams Pink Pills make the
,,ood rich and red and 1t carries re-
nod health and strength to every
NV, If the body. These pills are
Commended wherever a tonic is
needed.
vour own druggist sells DIR. VII.
y.ns' Pink Pills. Send today to the
nr Williams Medicine Co., Schenec.
.osv n. Y, for the book, Building
IN the Blood" 1t is free.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Work on the new Elk's Home on the
lot purchased by Augusta Lodge at tne
foot of Winthrop street is progressing
well and the foundation and underpin-
ming were practically completed satur-
day night. The foundation is OF con-
crete and the underpinning is of Ashlar
stone formation, which makes very
neat piece of work. 1t is expected that
the work Of placing the first floor tim
hers will be commenced today and that
the building will be closed in before
cold weather sets in. The remodeiiing OF
the tenement at the south side OF the
Elks lot is also nearly completed. Hard
rood floors have been laid. oa1n mas
been installed together with new PLUMP
inc and a new heating plant. SO thai
the rent will be desirable one IN ev-
cry way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

management wishes to states that the
picture will start promptly at $50
both nights.
In selecting Miss Pickford for this
great part Manager Daniel Frohman
made no mistake as it is said in NOV
ing picture circles that there isn't
another actress in the world that has
the requirements to fit the part that
Miss Pickford possesses. 1t is truly a
masterpiece and the theatre should be
crowded at every presentation during
its two days run.
Several fine General Film subjects
nave been secured to be shown with
the feature.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Seldom has a serial introduced itself
SO promisingly as has Neal of the
Navy" produced by the Pathe Com
pany, makers Of the famous Elaine"
series. Not only has there been a
careful attention to logic, conference
of the construction Of a story that one
can believe but its appearance is most
timely with the mutterings of war
thunder on the horizon and the talk
of army and navy matters which has
aroused the whole nation. The series
features VIM. Courtleigh, IT., and Lii
liam Lorraine. while many of the
scenes are taken on the deck Of a real
L. s. cruiser, with seamen and other
officers going about their duty and Of
ficers in correct uniform and insignia
figuring in the story.
Herbert Rawlinson and Anna Little
in a Gold Seal three-reel feature The
Queen Of Hearts," the Mutual Week
ly with it's illustrated news Of current
events, Vivian Rich in an American
drama, "A Question of Honor" and a
good comedy will also be included in
the bill.
Tonight the first show starts at $50
P. NJ, the second at Sis p. NJ. Come
early.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Palmolive Products Newspaper Cam.
paign. Newspaper Advertising and Spec.
ial Combination Offer Makes Strong Ap-
peal to Women.
James H Bear, 1.-THE Palmolive Man
when seen at his Boston Office -recentiy
said, New England people have taken
hold Of Palmolive Products. In fact, The
business in this territory is so large tina,
we have had to open . permanent branch
Office at a Bromfield St.. Boston.
AS token Of our appreciation of Nev
England business We shall very shortly
launch the greatest Palmolive campaign
ever put through in this section of the
country.
I'VE have Is carloads OF Palmoifye
Toilet Specialties coming to take care OF
current trade and q special sale that will
soon take place. @
In our newspaper advertising cam.
paign which We start shortly, we shan
give vivid illustration Of how important
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Deputy Sheriffs r. H. Jack and Fred
W. Atkinson of Sagadahoc county were
in the city Saturday. having come w
from Bath for the purpose of commit
ting five prisoners to Jail to serve sem
fences imposed by Justice Haley at the
current term of the supreme judicial
court for Sagadahoc county. Three of
the prisoners. George Brown George
Barry and Frank Williams. got SIX
months each on the charge OF vagrancs
and unlawfully entering o"eiiihs
house, Levi Oullette got three months on
an appealed intoxication case ana John
Pero got six months on the charge OF
larceny. The men were taken TO bath
earlier in the week from Kennebec 9aii'
at which institution they had been con-
fined as bound-over prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Arthur Wilson OF Sanford, who had
been confined at kennebec jail since the
September term of the superior court
and in charge of Probation Officer John
A. Foster of Winthrop. who is also a
deputy sheriff, was by that officer SAT-
urday afternoon placed on board the
4.o7 express and sent to his home VIII
sor, who is about is years of age, was
associated with Eddie Sullivan OF New
York in a break at South Gardiner last
August, and both boys were convicted
at the September term Of court. Sulli-
van was sent home a few days ago
and the costs of court having been paid
for Wilson he was given his liberty Sat
urday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

With the beautiful weather of the past
few days some of the children Of the
city have been discovering blossoms
from Natures plants of the spring-time
season. Master Kenneth Jackson of
Union street on Saturday found a
dandelion blossom, and also some vi
Diets which were as pretty as though
they had been picked in their natural
season of the year. Young Master Ken
meth is a lover of flowers and he will
take them to school with him this
morning to adorn his desk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18
Bankruptcy Matters

The following petitions were receiv-
ed Saturday afternoon at the office OF
the referee in bankruptcy for kenne-
bee county:
Isaac Baitler OF Gardiner. retail
fruit and confectionery dealer. Peti-
ton filed Oct. IS, adjudicated Oct. is.
Liabilities $S394.95: assets s4oG2. Of
which amount 32S1 is claimed to be
exempt. First meeting of creditors Fri
day. Nov. s, at 10 A. NJ. The attorney
for the bankrupt is George W. Hes
elton Of Gardiner.
John w. James Of Randolph, farmer.
Petition filed Oct. Is, adjudicated Oct.
is. Liabilities $z7035: assets SO, all Of
which amount is claimed to be ex-
empt. No deposit. Bankrupt ordered in
before the referee for examination
Friday, Oct. ~. at 10 A. NJ The at
torney for the bankrupt is oliver B.
Clason Of Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-18

Supt. Claude Cole of the Augusta di'
vision OF the Lewiston, Augusta & Wa
terville Street Railway is pushing the
work on the new freight Office and shed
which is being erected on Canal street
near the north end of Water street. as
rapidly as possible, and everything is
progressing we'll. The rails of the spun
track to connect with the main line are
about half laid and this track togethe:
with the building will probably be com
pleted this week.