davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22

| 4
ME B1fIhery TsLTed his hat and, In
stead of shouting the Incompetent
sible greeting of the native specta-
tors, called out in vociferous tones:
rWelcome home! Welcome! Hur-
rahi"
"oh. what q remarkably handsome.
manly boy he Is. WILL" sighed Mrs.
Blithers.
Mr.. Blithers nodded his head
proudly. "He certainly ia I'll bet
my head that Maud Is crazy about
him already. She can't help 1t, Lou
That trip on the Jupiter was god
send. Well have plain sailing from
now on. Lou"
Mr.. Blithers indeed experienced
plain sailing for the ensuing twenty
hours, It was not until just before he
set forth at 2 the next afternoon to
attend by special appointment q
meeting OF the cabinet In the council
chamber at the castle that he en-
countered the first symptom OF
squalls ahead.
He had sent his secretary TO the
castle with a brief note suggesting
an early conference. It naturally
would be Of an informal character, as
there was no present business before
them. The contracts had already
been signed by the government and
by his authorized agents. So far as
the loan was concerned there was
nothing more to be said.
There was a distinct cloud on the
financial horizon, however. a vague
shadow at present, but prophetic Of
storm. 1t was perfectly clear to the
mobiles that when these bonds ma
tured Mr.. Blithers would be In po-
sition to exact payment. and as they
matured in twelve years from date
he was likely to be pretty much alive
and kicking when the hour of reck-
oning arrived.
Mr.. Blithers was in the mood to be
amiable. He anticipated considerable
pleasure In visiting the ancient halls
Of his prospective grandchildren.
The first shock to the placidity of
Mr.. Blithers came with the brief note
In reply to his request for an infor-
NAL conference. The lord chamber
lain curtly informed him that the
cabinet would be in session at and
would be pleased TO grant him an au-
dience of half an hour, depending on
his promptness in appearing.
Mr.. Blithers was not used TO being
granted audiences. he consoled him
self. however. with the thought that
matters would not always be as they
were at present There would be q
decided change Of tune later on.
1t would be folly TO undertake the
depletion Of Mr.. Blithers' first Inn
pressions Of the castle and its glo-
ries To begin with. he lost no small
amount of his assurance when he
discovered that the great gates In the
wall surrounding the park were
guarded by resplendent dragons who
demanded his "pass." After the of1-
Ger in charge had inspected the lord
chamberlain's card as II he had never
seen one before. he ceremoniously In
dicated to a warden that the gates
we're to be opened. There was a great
clanking of chains, the drawing Of
iron bolts. the whirl Of a windlass,
and the ponderous gates swung slow
ly ajar.
Mr.. Blithers caught his breath
and from that instant until he found
himself crossing the great hall IN the
wake OF an attendant delegated to
conduct him to the council chamber
his sensations are not to be described.
l. IS cr1< seesssary - SAY. that he
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22
RELEASED AFTER SERVING
20 YEARS OF ILLEGAL TERM

Washington, June 17.-After
serving 26 years in the Leavenworth
prison under life sentence, which
now is found to have been illegal,
David Lemmons was ordered releas-
ed by President Wilson. Evidence
was received that he had not been
given fair trial.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-22
SUE L. p. FOR $1,000
FOR DEATH OF BABY

Marysville, June 17.-H. Greeley
Warders and wife, who live near
Irving, have filed suit in the dis
trict court against the Union Pa
cific railroad company for $4,000
damages for the death OF their in
fant daughter who was killed by the
northbound Union Pacific motor on
the Blue Valley road several months
ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

Hopewell is a year old today It's a
luxty infant. noisy one a busy ono.
Born of the world war, butt up
with ali the romance and much Of yhe
environment Of the Western mining
camp in its early days It has found
itself. and is settling down 10 The
| peace and order Of an orthodox Viz
girsa city
Hopewell. the city Of mage,
promises to become one Of the perna-
nent cities Of the Commonwealth. an
industrial and civic asset OF large
value
Virginia has room for many thirty
Ing, hustling. hustling communities.
sof course the great wealth of Virginia
must come from the soil Ii can have
no nohler Or higher ideal than this
that II shall become a great farming,
ahaA anu StNN ~ = iftlfiF SFtft re- tH't'
along with that We have such zui-
fceat commercial ana industrial adj
vantagcs noble rivers. deep harbors
mountains Of coal ard IMMORAL. that
we can ready anticipate continued
and considerable Industrial expansion.
Hopewell has pointed ont the way
and. while We expect 10 see no such
Spectacular Developments in other
sections, We believe the same spirit or
enterprise shown st toreweu VIII
produce similar results
tlowewen. the year-old city the big
Eest city Of rs age in America will
To-day he visited by thousands The
governor and hts STAR will ho,er .hc
occasion by their presence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

against 1t. But Germany will have
paid SO dearly for her success that, We
believe, she win hesitate long before
attempting TO win another such vic
sorry" 1t occurs TO us that few more
Of such successes would end the war
by reason of the decimation of the
anks Of the victors
Feriur Lost VIII Vet be French
Ictory. The Kaiser has been taught
"a bitter lesson. All his power has been
of little avail He may well retire TO
1'otsdam palace. cool his throbhing
of battle, attempt 70 see In the large
DE whole situation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
VERDUN.

America, the ,cal America. Is not
renresented by Wall Street - .-e
a.. .o,,nt s,.-, ,...., '"----"---'''-"''-
,,.n. ,..,,,,, ,..,,o,o .,.u..s,....
a,,,... ,,.,,..r,
1,na roa, A,rer,c. .,s foo,o -, mil
49, - osss. .o.-.. ..,,..a .,,o .....
8 r,..o, aho,a .ho a,,,u- .,., ,...,,~.
:. ,....,..., $500, .,,.-......
-, ,,..n
~. -, .,.ar,.. t.. .a. ...,.-s....,
.a,, .,... ....,. .,.,.
-, 49,, :, ...o.,.,,.. ,...,,,.
80. ,,,e so,r.. j., .~,., .-.. t....
-, ,,an,,f.rt,rers sr, oor~.,,,r .n.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH IN 104TH YEAR
Anniversary of Organization In Spring
of 1912 Observed At Service Last
Night.
ANNUAL ELECTION is HELD.
Reports Show More Prosperous and
Active Conditions Than At Any
Time During Passionate OF DIR. Nc
Eaden, Now In Thirteenth Year.

The one hundred and fourth an
niversary of the organization of the
First Presbyterian Church was OBJ
served at the mid-week prayer meet
ing conducted in that church by the
pastor, Rev DR.. +. T. McFaden, last
night The church was organized in
the spring of 1912. The observance
took the form of the annual congre-
gational meeting.
Reports for the last year were pre-
scented by the different organizations
of the church They showed the
condition it has been in durin~ the
present pastorate, The total contribu-
tons for the year were $20,739, which
is 5000 more than last year.
The church maintained its record OF
contributing more for the benevolent
causes of the church than for it's own,
and out of the above amount con-
tributed for outside causes the sum
of $10.753. or an average of over $40
per member for benevolences.
Two thousand seven hundred and
twenty seven dollars were contribut-
ed to. foreign missions. the balance
being distributed among the various
causes of the church at large. During
the past year sixtytwo new members
we're added to the church. making the
church membership now 564
Officers and Delegates Elected.
DR. McFaden is in the thirteenth
year of his pastorate and succeeded
Or r. p. Kerr, who now resides in
Baltimore. The presbytery OF East
Hanover with. which this church Is
connected, meets with the Overlook
Church in Barton Heights on April
~. Rev. G.. Z. Buckholtz is the pas
tor of the church in which presbytery
meets.
e. II. Chalklev will be the elder 20
represent the First Church at the
meeting Of Presbytery. b. c. Wherry.
Sr., is the alternate representative.
The officers of the First Church for
the year are as follows: T.. L. Be-
miss, Samuel A Anderson. Esq. DR..
G., A Blanton, w. c. Camp. I. l.,
Beveridge, James G. Tinsley. Or w p
Lorraine, w s. Donnan, Geo r Can
mon. T. II Cha1kley, a. NJ Forester.
Chas. r Lee, VIM. Robertson. ID. d.
Talley. r. c. Wherry. Sr.. Judge VIM.
A Moncure. y A. Alsop Fl. w.
Wood, l. E, Campbell r n Cardoza.
F.. NJ. Conner, John Donnan. John S.
iHarv!e, p. NJ McCue. J W McComh,
H. Massie Noting, d, Nee. Thornton,
r. c. Wherry, Jr,, A. II. Clay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

1t with her own small hands. Half a
dozen of the most critical started for
ward. Everybody wanted to crank II
for her. yet somehow bashfulness got
the best Of them.
when | was a young woman" she
said as she raised her hand in fare
well, a." but she never finished. The
crowd laughed and cheered and no.
body could tell her age, for the smile
she handed that crowd mads them
stand back as THE Golden Flier' shot
past into the night, the little lady at
the steering wheel waving a last fare
we'll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
HoPEWELL's ANNIVERSARY.

Z The friends OF the lively community
on the James wifh it God-specd. They
wish for 1t an abundance OF those
things which make FOR the real great
uess of community n high type Of
citizenship a determination that good
snail prevail and evil shall be put
down. and an aspiration for the high
things Of life that shall not be salts
Aed with minor attainment
We congratulate IIopewel that it
has risen superior to the unfavorable
environment Of its early months that
the predominating Influences of the
municipality are outstanding for a
clean Hopewell, and that those In
n1ences which predominant now
promise permanency
Hopewell rose from its ashes in a
few short weeks. More recently it has
been called upon to hear from official
sources that it must face radical
reduction Of its working force when
peace shall come II has met this
news with the same commendable
spirit II showed when the town was in
ashes II has Vigorously set about the
diversifying Of ITS enterprises Il is
showing tenacity OF purpose and a
consistent teamwork which spells
success
on this. the first anniversary Of the
new city. Richmond sends greetings
and good wishes and. more to the
poltat perhaps assurances that Rich
mend will heartily cooperate with
iopewen in every reasonable manner
10 assure It's continued prosperity and
" ell being
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

London, April IA naval official
stated to the International News Ser
vice CORES pondent today that nearly
sixty per cent of the women and chill
dred aboard the large liners torpedoed
have been lost.
When the Lusitania was sunk 29i
women and "a children perished. On
the Ancona, AZ women and 40 chill
dren lost their lives. Eighteen women
and ten children perished on the Me-
LOLA, and two women on the Flabia
The new German submarines are no
more effective than the old type, but
ships are topedoed on sight and with
out warning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
Many Want to he Marines.

Washington, p. O., April IRE
cruiting for the United States marines
is simple proposition. apparently.
For nearly three years the Marine
Corps has been kept 10 overlooking
with the most desirable men. and at
times a waiting list has had to be
maintained.
The attractiyeness OF the life of
the Marine Corps. which includes SER
vice on land and sea and in foreign
countries. has made the recruiting of
ficer's task an easy one.
The authorized strength of the
United States Marine Corps is 1921
men and $40 officers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

this support at, time may seem to the
Homes management to slacken 1t is
because Of no failing interest on Rich
mond's part It is just simply that we
are so occupied with all manner of
enterprises industrial. municipal
hunauiiarian athletic, religious, that
we &uSt have To be reminded at times
We trust that orr people viii just
mash the Bell Day record tomorrow,
i"rs 70 down in our pockets and tind
some real money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
HilMtSICk Fur HIS
FARM; 4 SUICIDE

Woodstock. Va, April l2~John W
7otteL aged forryfy years commits
sionst Of revenue 81 Johnfton District.
shenandoah County, committed suicide
by shooting himself today The motive
ici taking his hfe was homeslckness.
"s he had recently left his home farm.
lie is survived by his widow. one
SCH two sisters, Mrs, smueh. OF Wood
stock, and Mrs. smith, of Strasburg
three brothers. Ulysses, OF Baltimore;
oscar and David. of Woodstock Fu-
neral services VIII be held Friday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
HopeweIrs Birthday Card.

Dr. Helen Love Bossieux ana Carl
ton lie iossieux are authors, AMI
George G. Rianhard, designer and
Illustrator Of a unique birthday card,
which has been issued to mark the
first anniversary of the wonder city.
The card, sixteen page booklet In
light buff cover. contains birthday
greetings and rhyme and prose and
verse characteristic Of the new city
and its people This will be in circula-
uon IN iiopeweil today and in the flu
Iar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
ROYAL PROCLAMATION
EXTENDS CONTRABASD IrST.

London. April IA royal procia-
mstion, published In the official ga
zette today extends the scope OF the
list Of articles TO be considered as alb
solute contrahand OF war to ircluds
all gold. silver and paper money nego-
table instruments and reaiizable Sc
suritfes- Also included In the supple
mental list are all metallic chIorides
except chloride of sodium metailoidie
compounds OF carbon: starch, borax.
boric acid and other boric compounds,
and in addition TO sabdilla seeds and
all preparations compounded from
them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
UNIQUE MUSICAL PROGRAM
AT ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

A unique musical program will be
rendered at the First English I.uth-
Gran Church on Palm Sunday. at the
II o'clock service, when n vested
choir, composed Of fifty Young chill
dren Will sing the entire service.
which has been especially arranged.
together with a number Of anthems.
professional and occasional.
Miss Helen Jane Leland, the eff
hc!tat directress or the English Luth-
eran choir, under whose tutorship and
direction these children have been
trained, will be the accompanist
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
Death of Mr. start.

The body of the father of H b,
Start, customs storekeeper at the Vir-
ginia Bonded Warehouse, reached the
city last night from New Jersey. and
was taken to the home of Mr.. Start, No
1920 Fourth Avenue. Highland Park
Mr. Start died Tuesday night. The
funeral will be this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
WOODLAND HEIGHTS
CIVIC MEET TONIGHT

The monthly meeting. of the Wood
land Heights Citizens Association Will
She held tonight, at s o'clock Matters
Of Importance TO the community VIII
come up for discussion at this meeting
namely. rerouting Of the Forest Hin
cars, and the proposed new bridge
across James River
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

staunton, Va, April 12.-Charles r.
Bell. of near Arbor Hin, lies in the
King Daughters Hospital with frac-
tured skull and other Injuries Of =
serious nature inflicted yesterday when
limo from falling tree struck MIN
on the head.
An operation was performed i,nme-
diately on his arrival At the hospital
and his condition is thought to he fair
ly favorable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
Mrs. Gilrs Cupid'n Express.

Mrs Gill, of the Male Orphan Asy-
,lum. is making preparations for her
annual Easter excursion from Rich
mond TO Washington. and from the res
ervations that are being sought. 1t will
prove one of the most successful ever
held
"Cupids Express" will leave Rich
mond Easter Monday at o o'clock In
the morning, and returning will leave
the National Capital Wednesday. April
%, at 8 r. NJ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

.-----,------------------- ---------
nonadc and were toppled over They
came up, gfinning good-naturedty, and
remained, to tell somebody else to
''shut-up."
As she concluded her address Mrs.
Burke said speaking Of her automo-
lile--"Now watch the little laring 90
by you The man VINO Hdi heen
chiefly conquered, because he had
been chiefly offensive. gathered the
remaining intelligence OF his Three
Feathers" aud shameflllly said.
Which darling"' after which some
body showed him into the darkness ~
the outside circle. He stood by a
telephone pole strnkinG his chin and
mutterinE. well, IN vote the entire
bunch, ding -donEed If don't
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
HOPEWtLL TO-DAY
Continued From First Page)

coming visitors and serving lunches
While one of the largest crowds
that has ever gathered for any cele
bration occasion is anticipated, the
committee of fifty, headed by j. y.
England of Hopewell. has worked
to the end that everything might be
at hand for the comfort convenience
ard pleasure Of the visitors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

harrisburg. Na Abrl1 I2.---John H.
SINNERS, prokperous farmer, Con
federate veteran and sunday school
ap*-riRtendent. recently celebrated his
seyentY-seventh birthday a; his home
near Glover Hill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

serious attempt to get the boys out
If the trenches
FORD tho pacinst is a far cry from
Roosevelt, hioodeuthunder specialist
Does the Michigan Republican voter
consider he Was merely Joking and
Viii switch from the man Of peace to
the war-advocate in convention? He
may. hut 1t occurs to us 10 he some
what doubtful TO say the least
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
The figures at varience were

Jointly the subcommittee Of the
CITY Committee and the Election
Commission will recount these votes
To locate the error in the returns.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13
GOLDEN FL|EH" HERE

Continued From First Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

v1R6fNlsN PHONES;
sr-- Md. i7si
Edftorsai- Mad fs33
fociety--Mad. 1ez1.
General Mgr. Ran. g9L
fe'rculation--Ran. 723.
Contest Dert--Ran. a19.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-13

America. the rcal America Is not
by Wall stree; ~ .e-e
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27

A letter has just been received from O. J. Hanson who some years ago was with the Pioneer Mining Com pany. He has been in the Belgium Congo in charge of mining operations for the Belgian government. Some time since he started to return to Scandinavia. After two months he had reached Cape Town. In due time he hopes to get home via St. Helena and England. Travel in Alaska has been called slow but it is neither so slow nor precarious, he says, as in
 some sections since the war broke out.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27
Pacific News Service.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27.-This city is living up to it's reputation for hos pitality to conferences and coavou- tions. Last night the city council adopted a resolution which offered the freedom of the city to the representa- tives of the warning nations In case q peace conference is finally agreed on.
 The resolution recites the advaa- tages of Los Angeles in the matters of health, climate, hotel accommodr- tions. convention halls. and society.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27

The Eskimo for December has issued from the Nugget press. Most of this number is taken up by advance no- tices of the reindeer fairs for 1917. One will be helu at Hot Springs, near Igloo. and the other at Noatak. They will last a week and five of these days "lll be crowued Iull ot interesting contests and events. The little magd- A.s.s s>n 4IIul,I.ues.4ng arllcle entitled, The Political Status of the -A..-sn..u A-sh4i4lo p5 Le.iI J. LonltIl. ...ie IeInuUef lar song .o tne tInle ot Iipperary, 'Ine Story of the Diomeues,' kskIIno aotes and .icws or scuVvI atnu IetecnerS. As usiIaI the magazine is a credit to the bureau oA euuSa..oAl ..ilu ,IAe vuI.oE, 4'Ar. Ds leu .-Sktns.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27

The Eskimo says edtiorially There seems to be a desire on the part of Nomeites to have the reln- deer fair held at Nome. A worthy desire indeed. But consider. good friends. consider You have no moss around your town in the place where the moss ought to grow. You might get the reindeer fair if you could pro- vide fare for the reindeer"
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27

Carl Watson of Seward, drew a sentence of one year in the Valdez jail for using a gun to emphasize his request of the bartender of the Bal ace Saloon at that place to provide him with the wherewithall to assuage his thirst.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27

Nome Aerie No. 10, F. O. E., had it's regular weekly meeting last night and initiated a clas of ten. Twenty TWO applications for membership were read. Plans were made to keep open mousse on New Years day. At the next meeting on Tuesday night the recently elected officers will be installed. Mem. bers declare enthusiastically that the local aerie is prospering greatly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27
LOS ANGELES INVITES
 BELL|GERENTS TO USE
 CITY FOR CONFERENCE

The invitation to the belligerents will be sent to President Wilson with the request that he forward 1t at the proper time.
 .Yhie this city believes 1t is en- titled to consideration by the nations when they decide to hold the peace conference it has to confess that i: was second in the field. Oakland re- gently took the same steps to secure the conference.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27

Eric Johnson, the mail contractor. reached Safety today about noon. He repcres considerable wind down that way but says that he will reach Nome tomorrow in good season with out side mail.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27
NEWS NOTES

fled carnival by subscription lists. Chairman A. Polet of .he committee announces that the varlouS comm t- tees in charge of the subscriptions are making nne progress. The gen. erai public seems to be we'll pleased with this method and Is responding generously.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27

A meeting or the Aksala carnival committee was held last night and re- ports from various committees entertainment reported that at least six numbers of the program have been settled an will be announced soon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27
HINTS ON COMFORT.
To Look We'll You Must Feel W

To Look Well You Must Feel WaIl Clothes help you to look we'll. il they are made to order and ft well repaired we'll. cleaned we'll and wei pressed, Therefore you will feel well
 M. PASCOFF,
 Ladies and Gents Tailor. does 1t all we'll. Cor. Lanes way and Front q,
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27
Jerry Sullivan reached town y

Jerry Sullivan reached town yes
 sS. N.,.y ..VV4I lIoLl tne hougdrok. A.e was one Ui lne nISe LO IUe.ln Vf .tceumgs $ loss, one ot the hrSC to s.tirl out to searcn anu oae or the last .o quit, he anu d number oI the 4>ougarokers droped ther own work ..ilu niaue chorus 10 nnd the missing .44s,n that were hrtle snort or heroic. The weather ranged from 20 to 50 oeiow zero, the wind blew a gale at ..lnes. snow Tell, but those intrepid ,rontIersmen searched the barren wastes. eating hasty meals which were oilen scanIy. sleeping cold. anu endur- ~u II all cheerluliy although trom the .4rst they oId DoL expect 10 nnu more nan a aeaG body. NOW that their efforts have failed they have again e.urneu 10 their nor..lal occupauons but they have the consciousness that -nev have done all it was possible for men to do.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-27
CITIES NAMED FOR
 FARM LOAN BANKS
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The farm loan commission has announced that farm loan banks will be established ar Springfield, Mass, Baltimore. Colum- bus, Louisville, New Orleans, St. Louis. St. Paul. Omaha, Wichita, Houston, Berkeley and Spokane.