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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Border War Reunions

D EUNIONS Of the survivors Of what was
~ known as the border warfare of the six
ties are not as numerous as formerly 1t
will be good thing for Missouri and Kansas
where most Of that sort Of war was waged
when such reunions are no more.
As many know, the border warfare was
totally unlike any phase of the Civil War in
other sections. 1t was relentless Revenge
made it merciless. Patriotism was often as
serted, but it a subterfuge. Both ele-
ments engaged were determined almost to
fanaticism. which means that each side be-
lieved il was absolutely right, and that its
highest mission was to Stay.
We had a sample of what these reunions
bring about in gathering the other day, near
Kansas City, of the survivors of the men who
followed Quantrell, who gave Kansas Just
what Jennson and jim Lane gave Missouri.
AS between the three, Quantrells methods
had in them something which entitled him to
respect. His men carried but one flag, and
its motto was mo Quarter" Nevertheless,
an order from Quantrell himself accompanied
the black banner, Harm women or chill
dren' There is authority for the statement
that this order faithfully carried out.
even at Lawrence, the sackng of which was
the reddest episode in the guerilas career
In connection with the latest Quantrell re-
union, appeared what purports to be a new
history of Quantrell by one of his old scouts
John McCorcke. 1t is called n Defense of
Quantrell. Nothing of the sort is needed
at this late day. The best defense" OF
Quantrell and the only one necessary was
written forty years ago by Major John Ed
wards. the historian, OF Shelby and His
Men, From such extracts as we have from
McCorckes defense" he says nothing that
was not written by Edwards. including q fact
that may not be known by many Of this day
that Quantrell was native OF Ohio and that
he went from that State to Kansas and was
prompted to do what he did from revenge for
the killing Of his brother by the Jennison and
Lane following.
AS an offset to McCorclSe's book is a vol
ume by William Elsey Connolly, of Kansas
In which is denied nearly everything that
made Quantrell history. Connolly goes so
far as to deny that Quantrell ever undertook
an expedition across Kansas, and that the
men on Quantrells roster never with
him, and he states that Quantrell was run out
OF Kansas on account of petty thievery and
crimes. This will please Kansas. but there
isn't n word Of truth in it, Quantrell did get
out OF Kansas, but it was not on account of
petty or any other class of thefts. Whatever
crimes he committed prompted by the
crimes committed by Jennison and Lane and
tho red legs of their commands
All this has been suggested by this latest
Quantrell reunion. Nothing can be said by
the survivors OF either side of the border war
that will change their sentiments and the
present generation has other and more i'm
portant affairs to think about.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
OctOber'S Skies

- TRIPPED of the technique OF the sky
- scanners. the astronomy OF October Is
thus The faintness of the sky is at its
greatest, butwill end the month goes out
when the brilliance of the winter skies will
come on apace and continue until spring
The Big Dipper is now at its lowest posi-
ton, just above the horizon. Venus is too
close to the sun to make much OF a show but
before the month is over II will he found
near the sun just at sunset. If you are a late
stayer, you will be able, If the sky is clear to
get sight at Saturn and Mars.
Jupiter the giant shines with its wonted
brilliance carly in the evening In the south
east. OF course, il is generally known that
Jupiter has nine moons or satellites and these
moons were the first objects discovered with
a telescope. study Of this planet is worth
any time that may be devoted TO IT, 1t is
the glory of the heavens
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Music at the Front

7 EADERS will recall that within the last
l. fortnight it has been reported from the
western front that the church hymn "On-
ward, Christian Soldiers" 10 Sullivan's tune
Is the music 20 which the allies are marching
we nave also heard that the same armies re-
Gently took up with music with which every
one In this country is familiar, especially
those who 90 back to the times of our Civil
war, We are coming. Father Abraham"
1t may not be generally known in this sec
ton of the land but this was written by Pro-
lessor Emerson, New England composer
His songbooks, We believe that was the title
of his collection. constituted the stock Of
music in the New England home for MANY
years Inc collection consisted OF sacred and
secular music. II is not found in the racks
of the new generation but II is in,orostinp
TO learn mat a wartime favori,e OF the North
has become one of the popular marching airs
OF the European war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Mr.. Wilson.

Mr.. Wilson.
Would Woodrow Wilson he considered ,bs
greatest American? Where may get pam
FhIe's covering his early career? READER
nat would be matter of opinion We have
no knowledge OF any such pamphlets. You will
ma many magazine articles presenting nanv
phases Of the Presidents career In some ~,
these you VIII doubtless find what Won want
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
In the Discard.

There was man in our town
Who always liked to crow
OF things that had brought him renown
In days OF long ago
But other folks just marked him down
a has been" weak and slow,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Prosperity
of the
War


f ordered 500 locomotives in tho
'he United States in the last three
war months while American rail
roads have placed orders for but
121.-Philadclphia Bulletin.
record time is being made by the Baldwin
company on the contract for $50 locomot yes
Tor the Russian government There have been
nnished l35 Of the total and 1T is expected that
the balance Will he ready at the specified time
october 81. Four steamships are now being
loaded with locomotives hound to Vladiyostock
ana nine more arc due at this port and New
YORK 10 take on the remainder. In n few months
the force of workmen at the Baldwin plants has
heen increased from 500 to $4,000 nen.-Phila-
delphia Record ~
The moving picture. our lat
Inc MOVIES est industry, is fast assuming
sriahI giant proportions Few appre-
Industry ciate its real magnitude and its
influence present life and
society. In New York alone statistics show
more than 10000 employed in the industry. In
tho country at large :hese figures would easily
population. Eighteen thousand theaters arc de-
voted to showing the perturbation OF the seem
arios In the silent drama, and more than 15-
100000 persons daily attend n movie perform
One million dollars n day is said to pa 50
into the box Offices and $50, 900 operate the ma
chimes for producing the films on the screens
Our latest infan. industry seems never to
have swaddling clothes 1t sprane into
manhood at hound, and its growth s tremen-
dous daily. The success Of the movies comes
from tho fact that the action Is swift tense
moving. 1t depicts all classes and conditions
through the truthful. never-lying eye Of tho
camera The people realize that this Is life in
Its stern realities and conditions as they really
exist-Philadelpha PTesa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

Awfully nice of Mr. Morgan" says the Hall
faN Gazette. TO give us back Martha Washing
tons Will, but If he wants do the real ha nd
some thing he Will remember Virginia in his
own testament" Or score or two of Vir-
einia's slim pocket editors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

If John d. Rockefeller. Jr., can end the
strife between the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company and its employees, it will enttle
him to place on the commission to settle
the European war, if that time ever comes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

III Bryan wants a little practice In promoting
peace. says the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch. why
not give him note of introduction to Villa and
Carranza"? The Mexican gentlemen, perhaps.
have not the five hundred to pay for Chatauuua
peace lectures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
A Perfect DIV.

A Perfect Day.
When you come TO the end of a perfect
day
ana you sit alone with your thought.
While the chimes ring out with q carol
gay
For the JOY that the day has brought.
10 you think what the end Of q perfect
day
can mean to a tired heart.
"hch tne sun goes down with a flaming
ray
And the dear friends have to part?
Wen. this Is the end of a perfect day.
Near the end of journey, too;
But IL leaves thought that is biz anS
strong,
with wish that is kind and true.
For mem'ry has painted this perfect day
With colors that never fade,
And we find. at the end OF a perfect dsv,
The soul Of q friend we've made.
.-..-. --Carrte JaGohH Ropa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
National Banks and Loans

In response to inquiries which have
been received at the Comptrollers Of
fee as tic whether national banks will
be limited in taking government loans
by the provisions Of section 5000 u. S.
r. s., which restrict the total liabilities
to any national bank OF "any person
or any company. corporation or firm for
money borrowed" (not including dis
count of commercial paper. etc, actual
ly owned. and bills of exchange against
existing values). to one tenth of tho
capital and surplus of the bank, bur In
no event to exceed 80 per cent of tho
capital stock Of the bank, the Comp
troller of the Currency says:
This office has been advised by conn
sci that governments are not "cor-
porations" or persons" within tha
meaning Of section 5000, and that in
vestments made by national banking
associations in government securities
such as government bonds in exces. or
10 per cent of the unimpaired caprtaI
and surplus of the association womb
not be in violation OF that section.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
discriminating Il Race

THERE will be differing views as to the
1 wisdom OF President Wilson's policy in
calling the attention of the German govern
ment, through It's ambassador at Washington
TO the atrocities inflicted on the Armenians
III Turkey. This protest should have been
addressed directly to Constantinople and
should have been made sufficiently forceful to
offer some promise OF results
obviously. nothing is to be hoped for from
Germany. Count Bernstorff, who started out
by describing the stories of these atrocities
as malicious inventions" has progressed TO
the point where he speaks Of them as great
ly exaggerated" hut he does not even promise
that efforts will be made to induce the Turks
TO cease their persecution OF this unhappy
people.
Impartial investigators declare that these
outraees are unparalleled in modern history
Hair million Armenians have been expelled
from their homes, and many thousands have
heen Killed outright driven into the desert
lhorc to perish from hunger thirst or the
attacks Of bloodthirsty Kurds Women and
girls nave been condemned to slavery and
worse in the harcms of their Turkish masters
property worth millions OF dollars has been
stolen or destroyed. Cruelties inconceiya Bile
have been committed. The whole campaign
has been carried on with a system that
rivaled It's brutality, and with the evident
purpose OF destroying the Armenian race
lf Germany permits these outrages to con-
unue, without protest from her, she will In
cur a heavy responsibility. Already in Bel
GUM she has shocked the world and If she
allows her ally 10 pursue this incredibly evil
course, she will strip herself Of the last yes
tige OF neutral sympathy.
The case is worse than that OF Belgium for
there is no war in Armenia The scene Of
the atrocities is far removed from the clash
Of Russian and Turkish arms. We can pro-
test on grounds of humanity and without in
curing suspicion that we seek to intervene
In the European conflict. Certainly some
thing should be done by the one great neu-
trail nation to save the Armenians from that
utter extinction which impcnds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

The ovcrcoats OF New York's finest viii,
be cut down three inches. In order. we sun
pose TO correspond with Mayor Mitchel's
PohcS OF economy In reducing the salaries OF
all connected with the municiuaI rovern,non.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

The young miss in the physiology class was
asked TO define the functions of the stomach
says the Lansing. KAN News, and replied. The
function of the stomach is to hold up the petit
coat" In this part Of the country the pett!coat
is obsolete.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

to both questions is yes. provided the Clergyman
don't lose out and then cry over It, as in tho
case OF tho Brooklyn divine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

The next big loan will be TO raise money
to pay the high price of gasoline
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

Carranza is called "a scholar In
politics ii he is, he is at the foot Of the
class.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Queries and Answers
Corn.

Please tell me which four States produce the
largest crops OF corn and which produce the
largest yield per acc. C. " +
In order given. Illinois. Iowa, Indiana Mis-
souri, Indiana. Illinois. Iowa, Missouri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

Old Doc Cook has been arrested in Burma
as German spy and his motion picture out
fit contiscated Cook is such liar that even
his motion pictures under suspicion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
This City Yesterday.

From a weather angle. beautiful Capri never
had more glorious day
1t the day of the arrival of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery Company from Boston.
The man who regulates the atmospheric cur
rents turned on his sunburst, and the unlocked
blue of the sky mingled and harmonizcd with
the Blues and Grays Of the Capital city
And the circus came to town and put up It's
pavilion. some folks call it n tent, but circus
people always say pavilion"
And the oldsters who had been to church In
the morning made quiet sneak in the afternoon
and took my boys" out to see 1T
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
q Date.

Please tell me what day of the month was
the day before Thanksgiving in 1882
49, a. w. McWIORTER
The last Thursday in November that wear n.ae
tho goth. 80"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

The Will, j P. Morgan and the WAY
or How the Mother Of Her Country Came
Back to Old Virginia" was the story complete
IN Fridays Times Dispatch, showing that
time at last makes all things even
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

Lemonade and peanuts to-day. Don't forget
your change, and have some loose dimes when
the gentlemany agents pass round with tickets
FOR the grand concert which takes place i'm
mcdiately after the performance"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

Good times are returning" says the Emporia
Independent, land every man in this community
begins now - lay up store for the next hard
times period we will live in plenty while others
do the yelpnH AS they used to say in war
times that news is good il true
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

kitchcncr's summary of the war situation.
delivered to the Lords few days since. shows
conclnsivcy that his card index is complete.
ana events now tranIpring on the various
fronts prove that the War Secretary is pretty
close TO a state Of things.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

should a clergyman engage in business VEN
lures? is 1t legitimate for him to put savings
in speculative investments?" These are ouos-
lions asked by tho Orange Review. Tho answer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

Count Won Bernstorff has seen Secretary
OF state Lansing again, and is more opti-
hlStic than ever The trouble with the
counts optimism is that 1t doesn't stay put.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

The Bristol Herald Courier is puzzled. 1t says:
AT this season of the year when a fellow begins
to let his hair grow long YOU don't know whether
football"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

The blackstone Courier has this TO say: "Rich-
mond wants new charter. The way they have
been hammcrng on the present one. it must he
about worn out 1t was little frazzled before
the hammering commenced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

berlin is beginning to have that feeling Of
concern, and the bands may play die Wacht
am Rhein," alreddy yet,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Chats With Virginia Editors

why not have go-to-church Sunday in
Manassas In the near fnture?" asks the Manassas
Journal. Thought every Sunday was Ego to-
church Sunday" in the virtuous town of Ma
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04
Current Editorial Comment

Russia is at war, but she has
ordered 500 locomotives in tho
United States in the last three
months, while American rail
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

The moving picture. our lat
est industry, is fast assuming
giant proportions. Few appre-
ciate its real magnitude and its
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-04

Published every day In the year ny The
Times Dispatch Publishing Company Inc. Adj
{ dress nil commu nicntlons to THE rIMES-DIS-
PATCH, Timcs-Di~pHtch building. 10 South
Tenth Street, Richmond. VA.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-08
SOUTH SHAFTSBURY

Miss Stella Hawkins is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Charles Everest in New
Haven, Vt.
Mrs. Arthur c. Durham was in Ben
nington Saturday.
Miss Agnes Whipple was home
from Bennington ovet Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Clark LOOMS of
North Bennington visited at David
Hills Sunday.
Orlando Dwinell of Arlington is
spending the winter with his daught-
er, Mrs. David Hill
Arlington in 1871" the play writ
ten by Dorothy Garfield Fisher, will
be given at Cole Hall Friday evening,
December II under the auspices of
South SALISBURY Graded school,
Mrs. Frank Harris does not gain
as rapidly as her friends wish she
NIGH;
The Lenda-Hand wish to thank all
who helped in any way to make the
fair success and it was great sue
cess as about $3.50 was made
The Sunday school have decided
TO send the money, usually spent on
the Christmas tree, across the water
to be used for the needy there. E
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-08
GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY

/
Alfred Harbour was in Bennington
Saturday
S. f. Sherman was in Bennington
Saturday. f
Charles Crantson is assisting w. 0.
Burt with farm work.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Robinson were
in Bennington the past week
Grant Bronson was auto driving in
the place Tuesday on business.
Ernest Harrington and VIE were
shopping in Bennington Saturday.
Herbert Sratton has employment
with James Silk, building a bungalow.
Deaconess Mary lie boarding with
Mrs William p Montgomery at pres.
ent
j. w. Pierce and Robert Turner of
Bennington were in the place Sun
day
Fred Wood of Bennington was in
Green Mountain Valley the past
week.
Mrs. Solomon Niles visited her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs Truman Waite
recently.
Joseph Tester has built very
nice convenient Bungalow at South
SALISBURY and moved in to it.
Deaconess Mary is boarding with
house to house calls. Her very
kindly and pleasant ways make her
welcome. She is doing great good.
Miss Jessie and Isabel Grant, teach
ers at Maple Hill and Harrington dis
tricts are boarding with Mrs. Gilbert
Twtchell.
There will be a service at the Red
school house next Sunday, Dec. ~
conducted by Howard A. James of
Floral Park, L. l. Mr. James has
been IN Green Mountain Valley the
past two seasons when on his vaca-
ton in Bennington. Let a large at
tendance welcome Mr. James
T. - . -
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-08
EAST ARLINGTON

Roger o'Brian was in Troy on bust
ness Friday
Mrs. Margaret Mann passed Tues
day in Bennington.
The Enterprise society met Tues.
day with Mrs. H. X. Lawrence.
Burton Hard of Manchester passed
Sunday in town with his brother, S.
+, Hard
Miss Edna Ennis of Manchester
passed Sunday in town with her par
ents.
Miss Sadie Smith. who has been
spending two weeks in. New York, re-
turned home Saturday
Mrs. Georgia Stafford, who has been
quite ill for a few days, is reported
little better at this time.
Prosper T. Deschenes, who has
been at St Adams during his fathers
illness and death, returned home Sun
dag. ..-. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs William Houghton left
Saturday for Ticonderoga to visit a
sister of Mrs Houghton's who is seri-
ously ILL.,
Among the lucky deer hunters of
the last few days of the season were
Norman Madison Frank Dunlap and
Joe Bartlette.
Mrs. Everett Squires, who has been
spending few days at Bennington
with her husbands parents. returned
home Wednesday.
Myron Cole is charging his store
again. This time he is raising the
roof to make more room on the sec.
ond floor Frank Bromley is clerking
for him during the holidays.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-08
SOUTH ARLINGTON

Harry Tooney spent Thanksgiving
with his parents in Massachusetts.
Joseph Guber and son Henry each
secured fine doe here the past week.
Misses Mary and Anna Guben of
Cambridge spent over Sunday with
their parents.
John Hart for many years a resi-.
dent of this place and vicinity died
at his brothers home in Massachus.
etts December LIST where he went on
visit about six weeks ago The de
ceased was about seventy-eight years
of age and is also survived by two
sisters.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-08
WEST RUPERT

Abe Smith, an old and respected
resident of the town, is very sick
James Morey of Schenectady spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr., and
Mrs Grant Mercy
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wilson are
the happy parents of II - ID boy.
born last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM Parker OF Buff
falo have been visiting relatives and
friends here several days. Both are
former residents of this place and
are greeted with many hearty hand
shake.
Albert Sheldon and John Perkins
went 10 Bennington Tuesday morning
as jurors while S. H. Hay and other
town officials went to look after the
interests of our town in regard to
the changing the road Of Rupert
mountain and other town business.
The deer season closed last Satur-
day On that day one was killed by
Merritt Horton, George Snow, Willie
Knights making total on the west
side OF the town, we believe, OF SO.
Your correspondent was kindly re
membered by fine roast of yenison
from George Knights, Jay Wilson,
Myron Sherman, Sheldon Hay, Sam
Hay and Albert Boyington for which
he expresses many thanks.
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evening. Adv

evening. Adv
The Converse Rubber shoe com
psny, Maiden, Mass viii give q
demonstration in the making of The
Triple Tread" rubbers in the show
window of A, Drysdale & Son Thurs
day afternoon and evening, Dec. 9Th.
Para and Ceylon, the rubber that is
used in Triple Tread Rubbers. are
the highest grades. Triple Tread
with red purr gum tap heel and leath-
er heel seat This adds two-iold to
the service. Adv
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NORTH WHITE CREEK

Mrs James Bennett and son Err
nest visited Troy by automobile Tues
day.
Mrs. Henry Hill is visiting her
niece Mrs. George Potter of Cam
bridge.
Edward Bailey spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Rollin Han
nal, OF Center Cambridge.
Mr. and Mrs. l. Scriven Of Shushan
spent Sunday at Thomas Harrington