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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
GEC0NTRAC1ORs'.
SAYS HE WANTS TO-
SAVE CITY MONEY .
BYCHANGINGPLANS
Says That He Has offered to Refund
One thousand Dollars ON the
MINOR CHANGES IN .z.
BRIDGE ARE NECESSARY
Says Plan Belongs to City and That
Company is Not Responsible for
Bridge.
MINOR CHANGES IN ..
BRIDGE ARE NECESSARY

The Nym0re highway bridge mat
ter Is up again. John Zelch, agent
OF the Illinois Steel Bridge company,
today in letter to the editor of the
Pioneer denied that his company was
trying to substitute seven-eighths
inch steel for one and one-quarter
inch steel.
He stated that his only reason for
should be used and would be just as
good was to save the city some money.
His letter in part follows:
"Your city purchased the plan for
this bridge from the Standard Re-
inforced Concrete company Of Indian
apolis, Ind Their show plan, on
which we bid, showed one-inch rods
from the forty-foot spans and one
and one-Quarter inch rods for the
ST . feet, or center span.
After the contract was let, we
received from the Standard Rein
forced Concrete company Of Indian
apolis, Ind, a revised plan, revised
Aug. "a and Sept %, 1916. This
plan showed seven-eights inch rods
for all of the three spans.
1--WE did not request this change
and had absolutely nothing to do
with it, but we believe that these
rods are of the proper size for these
spans, and we filed a letter with the
city clerk that If the lighter rods
were permitted we would credit the
city with the difference in cost,
which would be somewhere from ST.
900 to $1,000.
"Other minor changes in the plan
were absolutely necessary, but we
did not affect the strength the bridge
or affect its cost.
Our position is this: We have the
contract and the plan belongs to the
city and we want to build this bridge
according to the plans that we bid
on. but we still contend that the en-
gineer who prepared this plan made
some serious mistakes. But, as we
are not responsible for the bridge If
we build it according to the plan (as
the plan is not ours) the only inter-
est we had in suggesting the changes
was that we thought it would make
a more uniform. bridge and cost the
city less money"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
TRAPS OUT OF
SEASON; 80 DAYS

Charles Schelapo. who claims that
his home is at Ball Club. was given
80 days in the county Jail Friday
afternoon by Judge A. NJ. Crowell Of
the municipal court on charge Of
trapping muSkrats out Of season.
Schefapo was arrested by Sherm
Bailey. game warden, while he was
trapping inside the game preserve
Schelapo claimed that he was a half
breed and therefore could trap any
where or any time that he wished.
Muskrats are very plentiful inside
the preserve, according to Mr. Bailey.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
OFFICIAL RETURNS !
GIVES MINNESOTA.
TO HUGHES BY 396
VOTES; NO RECOUNT
Democratic Chairman Comedies Vic
tory and Says Votes are Not -
Necessary.
OFFIAL FIGURES FAIL
TO ALTER FIGURES
Governor J. A. A. Burnquist is
Receiving a Total of 245,852
Votes.
OFFIAL FIGURES FAIL
TO ALTER FIGURES
(By United Press)

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov 1S.-Minne-
sofas electoral votes will be cast for
Charles E. Hughes, the Republican
candidate
The complete official returns can
vassed give Hughes 1858 votes and
Wilson 179.157. Hughes has a lead
of 396 votes.
Fred Wheaton, Democratic chair
man. stated today that he would not
order q recount Of the state as Min
nesota's twelve electoral votes are not
necessary to elect Wilson.
The Republicans have ordered out
the brass bands. The state has gone
right, they say.
The official canvass failed to ma
terially alter the United Press figures
announced a week ago.
Governor ]. A. A. Burnquist was
reelected with 245,S52 votes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
DEPOT AT DEER
RIVER IS ROBBED

Word was received in Bemidji this
morning by Frank Ripple, chief Of
police. that the Great Northern depot
had been broken into and robbed last
night. A description Of the man who
is suspected Of committing the crime
was received by Chief Ripple
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
WILL RAISE MONEY FOR
GERMAN RED CROSS
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 18.-St. Paul
was decorated to represent its ap-
pearance so years ago today when
several thousand Austro- o-Hungarians
and Germans from the Northwest be-
gan arriving for the annual reunion
nd volkfest. Beginning tomorrow,
.dnds will be collected for four days
sor the German Red Cross TomOr-
row will be st. Paul day. North
west, American and German days are
also on the list.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
SLAYER OF HUSBAND
ON TRIAL A SECOND TIME
(Rx Limited Pressl

Newark, N. j., Nov. 18.-"It was
"a case Of the abuse OF the birthright
of woman to defend her life at any
',st. now feel that nothing can
1and in the way of my : being
cleared"
q Going to trial Monday for the sec
ond time for the murder OF her lust
full brute" husband, Christopher,
Mrs. Margaret ~ Clare Beutinger,
mother Of five pretty babies, today
, made the above statement, the first
sentence referring to the failure of
the first jury to acquit her.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
GROWING TRADE WITH
BRAZIL MAGISTRATES
NEW CONSULATE
(By United Press)

Rio Grande, Brazil. Nov. 1S.-An
American consulate Is being estab-
fAJned in this city to afford better ad-
vantages to the rapidly developing
trade between the state Of Rio Grande
do Sui, OF which this city Is the cap
itol, and the United States. Samuel
r. Lee Is the new consul.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

George Martin and Bert Pine of
Minneapolis, who have spent the past
four days In the vicinity Of Bemidji
hunting deer, returned to their home
last evening. This was their first
hunting trip in quest of deer and
they were both successful in bagging
one. The deer were shipped to Min
neapolis. Both young men were very
favorably impressed with Bemidji
and Its many opportunities, and they
plan on returning to this city in the
near future and entering into busi-
ness.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
DRUG FIEND IS SENT
TO WlLLMAR HOSPITAL

Harry Frank, drug fiend. who was
arrested Friday by the Bemidji po-
lice for breaking into the office Of
DR.. r. II. Marcum, was ordered sent
to the state inebriate hospital at
Willmar by Judge NJ. A. Clark. Frank
begged to be sent to that institution.
He was suffering badly from the eff
feet Of drugs.
He denied having entered the office
Of DR.. Marcum and stole cocaine
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
M'DANIELS, MURDER
CASE IS OPENED
(By United Press)

St. Joseph. Mo-, Nov. 1S.--The
prosecution in the McDaniels murder
case opened this morning with the
statement that they were able to rid
die McDaniels' planned alibi.
McDaniels, who was the prosecut-
ing attorney In this county up to
last election, Is accused of numbering
his wife. He claims that his wife
was murdered by his enemies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

The b. A. c., the boys club of the
Presbyterian church, held meeting
last night in the church basement
and decided to hold mock trial in
two weeks. The boys drilled for one
half hour and are looking forward to
the time when they can begin basket
ball practice. ss' zassa
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
SWISS BELL RINGERS
TO ENTERTAIN TONIGHT

The Swiss Bell Ringers will give
an entertainment at the Methodist
church tonight under the auspices of
the Bemidji High School Athletic as
sociation. The company comes to
Bemidji highly recommended and 1t
Is expected that large crowd will
attend the entertainment tonight. r
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
HUGHES WAITS FOR
CALIFORNIA VOTE
(By United Press)

New York, Nov. 1S.-Charles e.
Hughes and Mrs. Hughes have gone
to Lakewood, N. j., where they will
spend several weeks. National
Chairman Wilcox and wife will fol-
low later. Hughes is awaiting the
final California count before con-
graduating Wilson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
EBERHART TO SPEAK
AT ELKS' MEMORIAL

Adolph o. Eberhart, former COVER
nor of Minnesota, will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the memorial exer-
cises of the Bemidji lodge OF Elks
which will be held Sunday afternoon,
Dec. 3.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
ST. CLOUD WILL ERECT
NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING

st. Cloud. Minn., Nov. 1S.-The
city commission is considering
sketches and perspectives for a NUM-
cipal building to include police and
fire department quarters, submitted
by architects Of the state. The
building. to cost between 100000
and $4,000, will be started in the
spring.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
COAL SHORTAGE IN
SEVEN GOPHER VILLAGES

Z FWVNN'''UF'IlS WINW.--- NUV. IS.--
Seven Minnesota villages today sent
Minnesota coal dealers personal ap-
peals for coal. Similar appeals have
rerulted in getting sufficient coal to
give each consumer one-half ton. The
~ famsne Is unprecedented and,
much suffering IL anticipated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
U. s. To FORCE
COMMISSION TO ACT
(By United Press)

Washington, Nov. 18.-It is re-
liably reported that within q few
days the United States government
representatives will talk plainly and
forcibly to Mexican members Of the
Atlantic City commission. They will
attempt to force a satisfactory set
tlement Of the conference which has
now been progressing for three
months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
Excels Last Years Total by Thirty
Million Dollars, Padgett
Says.
CONTRACTS AWARDED
FOR IA DESTROYERS
River Ship Building Company Gets
Eight and Union Iron Works
Six.
(By United PresS)

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The new
naval appropriation bill planned for
introduction in congress at the COM
ing session totals $375,000,0OO and
excels last years appropriation by
$SO.OOO,O00. according to Chairman
Pladgett of the house naval affairs
committee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
FUNSTON MAY SUE
BAPTIS1S FOR LIBEL
(Bv United PreSS)

San Antonio, Tex, Nox. lS.--Gen-
eral Frederick Funston may start a
libel suit against prominent Baptists
II they persist in alleged misquoting
his statement regarding revival
meetings held among troops at the
border
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
LAW IN S. D. BEATEN
(By United PreSs)

Pierre, S. D.. Nov. 1S.-Complete
elections returns Of the entire state
indicate that the Richards primary
law forcing presidential candidates to
debate in South Dakota has been de-
feated by 365 votes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
SCOUT IDEA OF NEW
TELEGRAPH COMPANY
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 1S.-Experi-
enced telegraph men today secuted
the idea that the Great Northern,
Northern Pacific, Northwestern and
St. Paul roads would form separate
telegraph company. The Western
Union is now operating over these
lines.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
TWO ARE FINED ON
i CHARGE OF DRUNKENNESS

Two ,transients were fined two dol
lars each In the municipal court this
morning on a charge OF drunkenness.
They were the first to be arrested In
two weeks on q charge OF drunken
ness. y U q y
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
Fall of Bulgarian City Within Three
Days Seems to Be Very
Certain.
ENGLAND INDIGNANT
OVER BELGIAN SLAVERY
British Make Gains; Germans Have
Bloody Losses Near
y MonaStlr.
BY United PreSs)

Paris. Nov lS.-The official state
ment today says that the allied ad-
vance toward Mouastir continues.
The Serbians have captured 500
meters Of trenches and have taken
Height No. 1882 The German loss
eS were very bloody.
Indications are that the prediction
that Monastir will fall within three
DAYS seem almost certain.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

John Strobl Of MARSHALL county
and May Dale of Otter Tail county
were united in marriage by Judge A.
NJ. Crowell Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Strobl will make their home in Be-
midi. e.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
ONE KILLED IN
WINNIPEG FIRE

Winnipeg. Man., Nov. 1S.-One
man was killed and IL were injured,
three fatally, when the Bordridge
Saddlery warehouse was burned with
100000 loss.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
CALIFORNIA COUNT
COMPLETED WEDNESDAY
(By United Press)

San Francisco, Nov. 1S.--The Off
cial count of California netted
Hughes a gain of "a today. The Of
fetal count will perhaps be completed
Wednesday. f@lE
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
DEUTSCHLAND IS 49,. ...~. y.
sss READY FOR TRIP
(By United press)

New London, Conn.,, Nov. 1S.--The
German super-submarine Deutschland
in spite Of the collision with the tug
Scott yesterday, could start immedi-
ately for Germany, 1t was announced
today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
HELEN KELLAR
SOON TO MARRY


BOSTON. Mass. Nov. IS
Helen kellar. worlds most
remarkable blind deaf and
dumb woman. will soon
marry. This became known
today when Peter Pagan. her
secretary. applied for a H.
cenSe to wed.
Wrentham. Mass. Nov. 10.
Miss Helen kellar officially
denied today that she in
tended to marry her secre-
tary. Peter Fagan,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
BEMIDJI COUPLE
LICENSED TO WE'D

\ wedding license was granted at
the office OF the clerk Of court today
to Francis Jaonis' and Nora Nelson,
both OF Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

Washington. Nov. 1S.-Contracts
for eight destroyers authorized at the
last session OF congress. were today
awarded to the River Ship Building
company Of Quincy. Mass. and six to
the Union Iron Works Of San Fran
cisco
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
AMERICAN STEAMER IS
REPORTED IN DISTRESS
(By United Press)

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The small
American steamer Anvil, with en-
gines disabled and leaking, is in dis
tress off the south end of the Califor-
MIA coast.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

London, Nov. lS.-Further British
advances were made last night north
east OF Beaumont Hamel and north
ward OF Beaucourt. The heavy enemy
shelling against Beaumont Hamel is
continuing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

London, Nov. lS.-Englang Is
seeking means for reprlsal
against Germans for the enslavment
OF the Belgian men. Not since the
execution OF Edith Cavell has such a
wave OF indignation swept over the
country with fresh reports OF depor-
tation OF the BelgianS to Germany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18
~ = = ~ ~ 4 c..,.t,
j ToDAY's NoRTHwEsT ODDlTY = !

Winnipeg. Man., Nov. IS.
In four weeks Winnipeg
has rid itself of 2.856 rats. .
The campaign on rodents IL
increasing. Raising general
health Is the object OF the
campaign. IS ...sa
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

The Hague. via London. Nov. lS.-
The number OF Belgians deported by
the Germans up to date, apparently
is, between 10000 and 10000, and
they are being depOrted at the rate
OF about 1000 daily.
According to information received
here, through official channels, the
Germans plan to take some 800 900.
Judging from the, order issued in a
number OF cities for all males over
II to report for inspection.
Antwery, it was said. has been
commanded to furnish $1,000 men,
which probably is not more than 10
per cent OF its ablebodied population.
but the commune Of Lessines has lost
more than two thousand from total
population including women and
children, Of seven thousand, repre-
senting virtually every able-bodied
man, excepting officials.
The entire Belgian population. the
narrator said, Is terroriZed because
the people realize they are entirely
helpless.
Crowds Of hysterical women and
children gather at the railway and
recruiting stations and many women
at Jemappes, threw themselves on the
rails to prevent the departure OF
train of emigrants and had to be
forcibly removed by German soldiers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

Berlin, Nov. lS.-It is the opinion
OF military experts that the war Is
approaching a decisive stage. They
believe that the decision rests with
the campaign in Transylvania and
Rumania.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-18

Berlin, Nov. lS.-The Serbian
French attacks on Monastir plains
have been repulsed. The mountain
summit which the Serbians previous
N took. has again been retaken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-22
MOOR DESCRIBES
AIsSINTHE-

Paris, France. July 2t--One
OF the first things that General
Lyautey, the French resident
general In Morocco, did in taxi
ing office was to prohibit the
sale OF absinthe This measure,
aimed at both the French troops
of occupation and the natives,
considerably affected business
interests and steps were taken
to try and stir mp a movement
of opposition.
An old Moor. TO whom n
trader tried to explain the ty-
rannous nature Of the generals
order. took a wholly unexpected
attitude. 'Absinthe," he said.
lis an invention of the evil
one. On its roots he pours the
blood Of a peacock; then when
the leaves heoin to grow, he
sprinkles them with the blood
of n monkey; then he dips the
stalks I'm the blood of n bear
lastly he mingles with the Juice
Of the plant the blood of a pig.
so that when tho faithful
drinks ahsinthe. at the first
glass his appetite awakens, and
ne arises, proud as a peacock;
at the second glass he becomes
excited and gestiCulates like a
monkey: at the third he be-
comes quarrelsome and spite
ful, like bear; at the fourth he
becomes besotted and falls to
the earth, and rolls like a hog
in the mire.
May Allah protect us-Sidi
1Nautev is right"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-22

" what has become ~ Old Man Per-
sDOnAi liberty We used 70 hear
great deal about him unU a year or
two age, but it seems that ne M longer
has any friends In this part Of the
sGountry. Personal liberty never had
any standing In court, for the reason
that the people have the right 20
1 create laws and adopt policies that
&Mili rebound 10 the good Of the m
I tority This holds good on nearly
every proposition. We find i In he
S$fern.ation OF AL matters affecting tie
3 public good Naturally II wou. seem
that the man who owns a dog and
" pays taxes for keeping such sn ami
N nal has also the right to let that dog
askun at large. but the Law says to the
%4sontrnry, and the dogs are either kept
1 Brought on the streets under guard
wuf killed. 1t is a small matter TO ex-
SpNcforate on THE floor Of pubic build
ling. railroad coach, street car. etc. and
yet the law steps in and says that This
must not be done To be sure this
law has not been as well enforced as
sA mum Der of others vet the fact re-
mains that there has been great i'm .
sproverent with regard 10 this one
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-22

devoted wife and loving mother and
of sweet and gentle disposition and
will be sadly missed not only by tho
bereaved family but also by her many
friends. The remains were tenderly
laid TO rest in Cedar Grove Cemeterg
and the mound was covered with
beautiful flowers. which bore testi-
nony OF the high regard and esteem
In which she was held by all who
knew her. Besides her husband. she
leaves three daughters. Mrs. E. T.
Lamb. of Norfolk; Mrs. H. d. Cole,
and b. D. Peachy; and two sons, Col.
l. w Lane and Mr.. Spencer Lane. all
of this place. The following gentle
men acted az honorary pallbearers
Col. Jos T. Christian. DR.. D. J. King.
T. II. Geddy. DR.. @. A. Hawkins, DR..
f. @. Booth, DR.. Van F. Garrett, Jno
s. Charles. A Brooks. Jno. w. Jervis.
II. r. Savage. Ben s. Scott, Edloe
Morecock, Geo. P. Coleman and Mayor
Z. w Warburton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-22

Norfolk Va. July 21-The funeral
Of John W. Gale took place yesterday
al u NJ. at the residence. 3Is w.
Twentv-seventh Street conducted bv
Rev. ]. NJ. Rowland, of Park Place NJ.
l. Church, and Rev. Aubrey Williams,
of Park Place Baptist Church. and was
largely attended During the service
Mrs V. H. Williams sang Face TO
acc" Among the many floral tributes
was a pillow from the Woodmen OF the
World and a pillow from the Odd Eel
lows. The coffin was covered with a
pail OF smtlax and carnations from the
city water department. Burial was in
Flmwood, the pail bearers being: Ac-
ttve--Robert. Roy. George and William
Gale. Frank Stevens, Arthur Cason,
Raymond Lennon and william Goffi-
gan Honorary. F. Reid 7 T. Holt.
c. V. Anderson, S. A. sutton. F. S.
Furguson and l. f. Httchings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-22
PRTZE-SIUP CORN.
1'wslvc-Fcsut stalk rrom IA Grain OF
The Appam In Church i'm Yard.

In the frait yard OF Church Hill
residence fourishes what the owner
terms his crop OF "prize-ship corn"
As souvenirs from the Appam-the
sensational capture ana conveyance Of
which vessel 10 Hampton Roads by a
German crew is recent history--the
EiChmoudcr was given a piece Of
sohraunel and couple OF grains Of
corn for his collection OF cuyios The
corn which is supposed to have come
from south Africa. was deposited in
us YaFd aITd promptly rTuCtTue1 nHTTr
now he healthy stalks with their
pretty blades nave attained the re-
sp"ctiye heights of twelve and eight
iret 80 Shoots have Yet appeared.
as the growth 20 the tasRei period has
not sufficiently progressed hut the
crop-nwner is sufficiently optimistic
20 have visions Of prodigious ears Of
fobAst Imported corn. The duty IN
which IS being paid by the bestowal
upon the crop Of pains taking care
and. laHor Major BUY Wickcra"
says that Notwithstanding whatever
else he may be he is sure some prize
ship corn grower. and then SOME"
though the command -in-Chief of No.
40 taT4ns The twedre-feot cl44a1el4t "a
Majors fairy. Jack the Giant Killers
Bean-stalk!"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-22
The SalNntoF.

Not on d charging steed,
With snorting, steamy breath,
Flashed he a direful blade.
The Harbinger Of death,
But in the Cerale Chair,
He touched his trenchant pen,
The sword oppression fears,
And millions smile again.
Glad children fower-clad,
With troops in brown at-rayed:
Fair women and grave men,
With laughing youth and maid
Throughout our happy land.
Close marched with grateful mirth,
To dedicate anew.
The nations day of birth.
Peace may be choice Of wrongs.
With tales too sad to tell;
But peace is better far.
Since war itself is he'll.
We want no nations land.
We scorn the weak to fleece:
We are a last prepared,
To force a mighty peace.
Where were YOU first prepared?"
Deep in our heart" we say:
And millions thus prepared,
Need dread no evil day
With hands outreached to all,
Reopen we.our gates:
No neighbor fears our thrall.
We bring but Joyous fates.
J. Envoj
O, sister, on our south.
Distressed with wars alarm:
We only use our strength.
To shield from further harm.
Our nation stands on guard,
Prepared for any fate;
We hail our leaders plan:
To know TO watch. To wait,
WALTER LENOIR CHURCH.
San Diego, Cal. July 8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-22
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary n. smith.

Mrs. Mary r. Smith died at st. Eliz-
abeth's Hospital yesterday afternoon,
bout o'clock. The funeral will be
from the home. No. 203 West Cary
Street, tomorrow afternoon. and the
burial will be in lakewood.
Mrs Smith leaves four children. w.
n, L. A. and f. X. Smith, and Miss
Mary r. Smith. All the children live
in Richmond except Mr.. w d. Smith.
who is connected with the Baltimore
American as stereotyper. He was for
merly employed on the old Richmond
Dispatch.