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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
VALLEY DISCIPLES TO
MEET N WOODSTOCK
Sixty-scventh Annual Convention To
Run from Thursday Through
Sunday
20 CHURCHES IN THE DISTRICT
Interesting Program Arrangcd-Rich-
mond Speakers win BE Heard.
Woman's Board of Missions Meets
Friday.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.
Woodstock, Va. Aug. 1.-THE six
ty-seventh annual convention OF the
churches of the Disciples OF Christ of
the Valley District will convene in this
city this week. beginning on Thurs
day and continuing through Sunday.
The sessions of the convention will
be held in the Christian Church, with
President ]. D. Hamaker, of Stras-
burg, presiding.
The twenty churches of this dis
trict will all be represented by one
or more delegates. and a large at
tendance OF visitors are expected from
various sections OF the State The af-
ternoon session on Friday will be given
over TO the work of the Women's Mis-
sionary societies OF the district.
The following program has been
announced for the various sessions,
viz:
Thursday, August II,
200 r. M.-Devotional service, ID,
H Rhodes
2:S0 p. M.--Address OF welcome,
G. W. Miley; response, J. II. Hopkins.
800 =. M.-Regular order
$500 p. .M.--Ad1ournment
1880 p. M.--Devotienal service, NJ.
Allen Stickley
$500 p. M-Convention sermon. s.
j. Good.
Friday, August fs.
800 A. M.-Devotional service.
Warren Baldwin.
9;15 A. M.---Regular order.
1900 A. M.-Address, J. T. r.
Hundley. Lynchburg
1900 T.. NJ, G. w. II. VI. Session.
Devotional exercises. Miss Carrie
Watson.
Enrolment OF delegates
Appointment of committees.
Address. Mrs Long.
south America" Mrs. Lula Rhodes.
why | Am Circle Girl" Miss
Maud Miller
why the Mission Circle" Miss 1nez
Fox
Solo. Miss Ina Rau.
Round table Mrs. G, W. Oliver.
our Funds" Mrs. j. A. Hopkins.
Prayer the Great Force" Mrs. @.
w. oliver.
Mission band reports. Mrs. G. F.
Funk.
The Mission Band" Mrs. Il. f.
Stickley
The College Girl and Missions, -
Miss Louise Chiles.
Reading, Miss Julia Mitchell.
"Our Literature" Mrs Allen Stick
ley.
Announcements
1880 p M.--Devotional exercise, M
Allen Stickley.
500 T. M.--"OId Paths" q. w
Kemper, Richmond Va
| Saturday, August 10.
| 900 A M.--Devotional exercise, NJ
NJ Orndorff
a;15 A. M.---Regular order
1900 A. M.--Address, J. Fl. Mo
horter st. Louis.
200 L. M.---Devotional service, Guy
l. Carter. Lynchburg.
2:15 p. M.--Bible- school period
Guy L. Carter. Lynchburg.
| 1880 p. NC. r. period. Fred D
| Maphis
500 p M.-4Sermon.
! lords Day, August 20
! 900 A. M.--Bible school, G.. L
Carter and F. Boyer.
| 100 A. M.--Sermon. ]. r. r
Hundley, Lynchburg,
2:so p. M-Communion service, y
I D. Hamaker and D. IT Rhodes
! 1880 p. M--Devotional period, w
r Miller.
500 P M.--sermon, @ w. Kemper
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
GIANT FLYER TO BE TESTED
Huge Land and Water Air Graft A.
Newport News for TriaI.

Newport News, Va, Aug. l5.-Cap-
tain Thomas s. Baldwin. head of the
Atlantic Coast Aeronautical station.
last night stated that huge ]. n.
tractor, combination land and water
machine, will be tested out here next
week In the presence OF United States
army officers and Government Off
Gals The machine arrived yester-
day from the Buffalo plant Of the
Curtis Aeroplane Company
The new machine has wing spread
Of fifty five feet weighs 2.5oo pounds
empty and IS propelled by two no.
horse power engines. II also is eauin
ped with improved pontoons and is
so constructed that IL may be used
on either land or water
Captain Baldwin said that several
OF the machines are TO be sold the
United States Government. Army Of
iicers are coming here TO witness the
tesla
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
Auto Wrecks Buggy; Chases Horse


Luray, Va. Aug. 16.-r-Hoyt Foster,
OF this county. in driving his buggy
from Luray to his home near Riley
vile, ten miles north Of this place, q
few nights ago had remarkably mar
now escape from death. When round
ing a sharp curve an automobile
dashed into sight The glare OF the
lights OF the machine confused Fos-
ter and he was too slow In turning
out OF the way. He caught the full
impact of the two vehicles Foster
was thrown under the buggy.
He was picked up by the automo-
bile party, placed in the machine.
which started in pursuit OF Fosters
horse and after a three mile chase
the car passed the animal Just At the
Shenandoah River.
Winning tho race saved Foster from
losing a 5000 horse. as in a few more
feet the animal would have plunged
headlong over a twenty-foot embank-
ment into tho stream.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
REMARKABLE ACCIDENT.
Fire Alarm Poles Fell Sunday, barely
Missing Funeral Procession.

I4ynchburg. Va. Aug. ia re-
markable accident took place on
Seventeenth Street between Film ore
and Pierce Streets Sunday afternoon
about 430 o'clock, when three large
poles in the square on which Ia said
the city fire alarm wires were strung,
fell to the ground.
funeral procession was standing
on the opposite side of the street at
the time and the wires and the tops
OF the heavy poles barely missed
smashing down on top OF the hearse
and carriages.
1t is not known Just what caused
the poles to fall as no wind was blow
ing at the time. but 1t Is supposed
that the accident was caused by the
post being decayed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 1s.-CAUG ". ].
Smith. superintendent oR parks. was
painfully injured when knocked down
by an automobile owned BY DR.. w.
q. Driver this morning ct ii o'clock.
Tho accident occurred 1t the corner
OF Tazeweil and Brewer Streets and
Captain Smith was placed in the car
ana hurried to the ONCE o. DR.. Driver
for medical treatment. Later he WAS
carried to his home In the city park.
while Nelson Young. the colored
chauffeur, who was driving the auto-
mobile, was arrested by Patrolman
Barron on a charge OF fcloniously
running over Captain Smith.
Captain Smith, II was said. was
crossing Taxewell Street to Brewer
Street, when struck by the heavy car.
In falling he struck his head on the
stone paving, Young claims that he
backed into the pedestrian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
NOT ALL LOVELY IN oRpHANAGE
Chairman MoseIey, Superintendent
and Matron Resign.

Danville. Va, Aug. lie. @.
Moseley, president of the Virginia
State Press Association and chairman
of the executive committee OF the
Danville Orphanage. has resigned the
Craftsmanship. The matron and the
superintendent of that institution have
followed his example as the result OF
serious disaffection among those who
govern the urphanage.
Five children have developed O dis
ease from little boy who was brought
in from the county almshouse, and the
news that such children from the
county were being accepted has Gre
ated considerable comment in the
Council and among tho governing
board
Mr. Moseley Is quoted as saying that
the doors OF tho orphanage would
never be closed to an orphan and
that the Council could keep its ap-
preparation IL It demurred 10 this
method of procedure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
KILLED IN CALIFORNIA
Former Spottsylvanian Automobile
Accident Victim

Fredericksburg, Va, Aug. f5-Mr
Robert Bailey. son OF c. b.. Bailey
formerly OF Spottslyvania County, was
killed in automobile accident at Los
Angeles, Cal. Saturday night De-
tails could not be obtained. Mr..
Bailey was twentysthree years old
and unmarried He was associa ted
at Los Angeles with Mr.. j. l.. Frazer
contractor formerly of Spottsylvania
County a brother Of Messrs. F. L.
and r. A. Frazer. OF that county. Mr.,
Bailey is survived by his mother and
one brother.
The deceased is a nephew OF Mr.. r.
G. Bailey. Of this city, and had mum.
Der OF other relatives here and in
Spottsylvania County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16

Judge Holt Rulcs That Alexandra
Cannot Collect Taxes In Annexed
District for 1918.

Alexandria, Va. Aug. 15.-Judge
Holt, Of Staunton. sent letter to this
city announcing that he had decided
against the city In the suit Of d. q.
Grillbortzer vs. the City Council.
Council had attempted to collect
taxes in the recently annexed terri
tory in Alexandria and Fairfax
Counties for the year 1915. which
Grillbortzer resisted. The case, It will
be remembered. was tried before
Judge Holt. who presided in the Cor
poration Court in this city in place Of
Judge L. c. Barley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
cent bank interest on the money in


cent bank interest on the money in
hand.
Negro Saighsly injured.
BENJAMIN jackson. colored, Of Et-'
trick. was eighty injured last night
when a wagon upon which he was
seated was struck BY An automobile
driven by party OF Petersburgers.
picnic Held.
The annual picnic of the Memorial
Methodist Church was held at White
Bank. Chesterfield County, today. 1t
required three talyhos and. ten two
horse wagons to carry the picnicers
out to the groundA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
no,vninr starts Campaisn.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.y
Charlottesville. Va. Aug. 16.-State
Senator Henry H. Downing, who last
night formally announced his candi-
dacy for Congress from this district
to succeed James Hay. entered upon
his campaign In earnest today. Chap
eroned by several friends. no met
scores of voters. Tomorrow and next
day he will spend in the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-16
Takes Own IAfe With Dynamite.

Martinsburg. w. Va. Aug. l5.---An-
drew Matsel, a resident Of Wisconsin,
who has been employed at the Blair
quarries, near this city, committed
suicide near Blairton late last night
against tho top of his head. The
force OF tho explosion tore his skull
to pieces.
1t is believed the man was do
mented.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
EXPECT
TO CALL
FOR BIDS
County Officials Meet Fri
day-Bonds Would Cover
Cost of Completed Drains

AT the request OF the Cass county
drainage board a meeting Of the
board of county commissioners will be
held next Friday at which time il is
expected that the county auditor will
be instructed to advertise for the sale
Of bonds to the amount of approx
mately 100000, covering the esti-
mated cost Of construction OF the three
new drains already constructed in the
northern part Of the county.
These drains are Nos. 81, 10 b and
80, and run east and west through
Noble and Kinyon townships, and be-
tween the towns of Gardner and
Grandin. Two of these drainsr-Nos.
lob and 80 have not been completed.
drain No. 81 just having been finished
at an estimated cost Of $4,000. The
steam shovel is now at work on drain
No. 80 and work is progressing rapid
ly.
Bonds will not be sold on Friday,
but it is expected that the county
commissioners will order call for
bids at the request of the drainage
board, which will meet with the COM
missioners.
Several financial institutions in the
northwest that have been inyestigat-
ing the purchase of the drainage
bonds, and the members OF the drain
age board are of the opinion that a
lower rate than per cent will be
secured when the bids are finally
opened. Last year tha drainage work
Of the county was financed at per
cent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
65 'AGIN'
DITCH BUT
6 WANT IT
Southern Drain Project
Just Mile and a Half Long
-Stirs Up Hornets Nest

The theory that signatures can be
secured to a petition ito hang each
one of the signers,'' seems to be borne
out by a case that has developed in
the proposed south county drainage
projects, in which SIS or more farmers
who are in no way affected, have
protested by petition against the
construction of a ditch a mile and a
half long.
There are just six people interested
in this proposed little drain-just six
farms being benefited. 1t was with
difficulty that the six signatures were
secured for this proposed piece of
work, as that number is the minimum
under the statutes, and every farmer
had to be secured.
However, after the petition was
presented for this drain, a long pro-
test petition was filed with the drain
age board. signed by persons. some Of
them living many miles from the pro-
posed ditch. Only the property bene-
fitted can be assessed for the construc-
ton of ditch, and there is no pos
sible way by which the signers to the
protest can be taxed.
The petition, as far as the drainage
board is concerned, Is without effect,
as the board aayertises for hearing
on the petition to construct at which
time any objection to the construc-
ton will be aired.
stated today that some Of the large
have been looking over
the ground Of the system of proposed
drains in the southern part of the
county, in anticipation Of the call for
bids.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
HEROIC
RESCUE
AT SEA
British Life Saving Grew
Takes Off Passengers and
Crew of Siberia

Dover, England, Nov. 21.-Fffty-
three passengers and the crew Of the
American steamer Siberia stranded on
Goodwin sands, were landed at Deal
today by the Kingstown lifeboat.
The rescued persons from the 81
IBERIA which stranded during yester-
days gale, had a distressing expert
ence during the twenty -four hours
they were on the steamer awaiting
assistance, in momentary peril of the
steamer being engulfed in the treach-
erous Quicksands.
Fruitless efforts were made yester-
day by lifeboats from neighboring
stations to rescue the passengers. Sew
eral men of the 1ifeboat crews were
injured and the boats narrowly es-
capped destruction. The Siberia is still
aground.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21


Washington, Nov. 21.--Wilson's rec-
concentrations for railroad legislation
in his address to congress viii be
practically the same as those embodied
in his special address last August,
when the nationwide railroad strike
was pending. Wilson discussed some
details today with the cabinet.
In his special address the president
made six specific recommendations
two, providing the eight-hour day as
a legal basis OF work, and of wages on
railways and for a commission TO OBJ
serve the operation OF the law. being
embodied in the Adamson act. The
others remained unacted upon and
will be renewed by the president.
Attorney General Gregory said at
today's cabinet meeting. the govern.
ment is fully prepared TO defend suits.
to test the constitutionality OF the law
and he supposed the railroad bretherr
hood officials would be represented bys
casinol.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21

Is rumored that he will introduce some
novel features. All members of the
Rite are invited to this banquet, and
a very interesting program has been
prepared.
After the banquet is over the Eigh-
teenth degree will be presented by
Wise Master Worst in full form, and
this Rose Croix degree is one of the
most beautiful in the entire series.
Tomorrow morning will come the
Nineteenth in charge Of T. ]. Lewis
and the Twentieth with c. p. Brown
in charge. and in the afternoon the
Twenty first will be presented in
charge of COMMANDER Buxton, and
this will be followed by the Twenty
ninth in charge of Fred Mclean. All
these will be given in full ceremonial.
while the other Kadosh degrees will
be communicated.
Thursday will come the Consistory
degrees, and that evening the closing
banquet of the reunion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
German-Austrians Are
Sweeping in Behind
Rumanian Forces on
Pennsylvania Front

London, Nov. 81. - Another Russian offensive
along the line from Constanza to Cernavoda is ex-
pected to increase the intensity of the fighting in the
Balkans. The military experts here today agreed this
the only step which could be relied on to lessen the
weight of Falkenhayns tremendous pressure on the
frontier OF Rumanla, pressure which, it is ad
mltted, constitutes the gravest menace to Rumana.
The Rumanan army In the greatest danger of being
Outfanked if the German official statement specifying
the approach of the Teutons to Craiova is &C
curate
Meanwhile Falkenhayn, with 100000 men, is
sweeping around the rear, steadily essening the gap
through which they must retreat. Unless there is
diversion somewhere ese it appeared almost certain
today that the complete evacuation of the western
part of Rumania would be necessary to save the Ru
manan army.
GREECE REFUSES TO GIVE up - ,-.
Athens Nov. 21via LCndon-Tho Grown decided
to
,kng Constantine meeting
is power
pst.o':S Nss avs ia force. southwestern
oao sD tho the on @ sS
] :s.n .psr. @ s . % oaS. "f ss:. S
esved rsnforoements and offering
.. No" yS % ; % north :
'S "'o
sued today by the French office.
GERMANS REPORT PROGRESS IN RUMANIA
Berlin Nov. 2t-Weess SayVie-German
sides Of the sheed
the allies yesterday the There
II also that the
vdng Rumana epused attacks the Russians
Campulung last night.
before Crsova.
Attempts Serbian
In the Monasr district the still advancing
NEW DEMANDS SWISS.
reported demands
sened to the Swiss by the entente Swiss
Italian and French pending seIand compliance with the
mands
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
Scottish Rite Class
Grows on Second Day;
Banquet This Evening

At the Scottish Rite reunion today
the class has grown to some forty
five or fifty members, and much inter-
est is being manifested in the work.
The degrees yesterday were well
presented. especially the Fourteenth
last evening, when the music and all
other accessories made the scene most
impressive. and the work seemed to
have been most thoroughly enjoy
ed.
This morning the members of the
class had their photographs taken and
looked after details of the class
organization. This afternoon the
Fifteenth and Sixteenth degrees were
communicated and the Seventeenth
worked with full ceremonial on the
stage.
This evening the banquet to the
dedication class will be given at 6
o'clock. and owing to the absence of
Chairman Turner. III. p. Beckwith will
have charge of the program, and it
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
THIEVES
RAID 3
{. STORES
deLendrecie, Christianson
Drug Store and Pure Food
Service Go. Robbed
TOTAL PLUMBER ABOUT$SOO
Try on Underwear to Insure
Themselves of Proper
Fit-No Clue

Cash and merchandise. totalins
approximately $500, were obtained by
robbers who entered three Fargo bust.
ness houses last night.
At the deLendrecie department
store the robbers obtained 500 in
cash, and $52.A worth of mer-
chandise.
The christiansen drug store
yielded 40 cents in cash, and $126
worth of toilet articles and SUM-
dries.
Four dollars in cash. TIVE foun-
tain pens. and three pairs of
pliers were taken at the Pure
Food grocery, corner Eighth street
and First avenue south.
Two men are believed to have
staged the robberies, and the work
bears of the mark of professionals.
There are no clues
Started az Grocery Store.
Local police are of the opinion that
the Pure Food grocery was first en-
tered. The robbers obtained entrance
by breaking rear window, taking
what change was left in the cash
register, two self filing fountain pens,
q
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
WILSON'S
RAILROAD
LAW PLANS
President Will Renew Rec.
concentrations Made in
Special Message
WILSON WILL NOT
URGE AN EMRARGO

Washington, Nov. 21.-Despite
much agitation in it's favor, Presi-
dent Wilson is not expected to
urge an embargo on food exports
in his address to congress. The
president has discussed the in
creased food prices with Attorney
General Gregory and federal at
torneys in various parts of the
country are now conducting inves-
legations. Petitions for some re-
striction have been piling up at
the White House for several
weeks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21

Louisville, 21-Com. McChord, interstate
United fifteen years.
a F.
within United States
Vocating freight
roads in the of equipment and in making other beteents
Commissioner McChord
trouble
showing dividends additions
been fifteen
think a excellent idea"
Mr. Clark the first representative Of of the Canadian
majority the questions put him cacua
munitions
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21

ut looks though right
giving dinner"
M.
The writer the
send them" short probable
border real Thanksgiving feed the having
Mrs. Sylvester j. Hill Wonns Relief Of
Ward Davenport discharged
he
out.
"The boys a four-day continued the letter.
"and they had
blew their something quite
another hike which twelve
The writer that has been cold
country The as
THAT town of
Yesterday
the
Thanksgiving jamestown company What are
getting from Fargo? Nothnsl"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21

his intentions only few days ago.
Clark and his bride will spend a
month insNew York, and in January
will depart with Governor and Mrs.
Hanna and other friends for a second
visit to Germany. Upon their return
from Europe, the CIarks will make their
home in Bismarck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
Roumanan Army in Grave Danger Of Being Enveloped
Shall Co. B Go Without
Its Thanksgiving Dinner?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The people of Fargo do not want the boys of Co. B
to miss their Thanksgiving dinner - but the time is
short.
Action is needed. What will you give toward the
box?
Call up Mrs. S. J. Hill at her home, 8O3-W2, or call
DR.. Hill at the Masonic temple if you wish to make a
cash donation.
And remember, time is flying. It will be neces-
on time
Almost every other town in the state has sent a
box to their boys.
Is Go. B to be humiliated before the regiment?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
Sam Clark Welded in
Chicago Today; Grand
Forks Girl Is Bride

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 21. - Sam
Clark, publisher Of Jim Jam Jems, and
RidelySSnown traveller and writer. and
Clara johnson Of Grand Forks, were
married today in Chicago The ro-
nance h a surprise to even Clark's
closest friends, to whom he announced
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
The Weekly Forum Will Be Discontinued

Owing to the high cost Of print paper the of
The Fargo Weekly Forum have decided to discontinue
that paper and are gradually taking all subscribers off
To those who desire to take the Saturday Daily
making rate Of $15O year. No new subscriptions
will be taken for the Weekly Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
C0NGD0N
OF MINI.
IS DEAD
Reputed to be Wealthiest
Man in Minnesota -
Active in Politics

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. Chichester A.
Congdon of Duluth, Republican. sDrr
tional committeeman from Minnef
died at local hotel today, after
weeks illness with pleurisy. He came
to st. Paul for the election returns
and then became i'll.
He was formerly interested in the
Minnesota iron range He was a mil
lionaire and served in the Minnesota
legislature. He made a fortune through
the discovery Of iron orc in northern
Minnesota. He was born in Rochester,
N. Y. in 1858.
Duluth. Mimi, Nov. 21.-Chester A.
Congdon became national figure
through extensive business interests,
and his interest in political matters.
It is generally accepted as a fact that
he was the richest man in Minnesota,
not excepting the estate of the late
James J. Hill. His philanthropy was
most liberal, but he shrunk from pub
licity in this connection.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
Deutschland Makes Her
Second Dash For Sea

2f-The Deutschland
Deutschland making
departure with suddenness
precauion taken the merchantmen
until she ,a .. II
the Deutschands the
On the first attempt she rammed five DEATHS Friday
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-11-21
Ship, Target for u. Boat,
Carried Many Americans

British
turning ballast after delivering Of rses Brest for the
4 he
put
4 hostlers included great numb Americans