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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
BLAME SHARKS FOR RISE
IN COST OF OCEAN FISH

washington, d. c.. Aug. 1.-THE
shark is blamed for, the prevailing
high price of fish. The Fish Com
mission is advised that scarcity OF the
hnny tribe at practically all fish
wharfs along the Atlantic Coast has
increased the price In some instances
100 per cent over the figure last sum-
mer, Most OF the fish at this tins
'of the year is obtained from the New
Jersey coast, and II II In this region
that scores OF the man-eating sea de-
mons have been sighted The shark.
Il is said, have driven the fishes prin-
eipally butter fish. bass and trout,
away from tho fishing grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
AND LINCOLN WAS A RAIL SPLITTER.

And II we should have some "horse
sense" we do not understand how
that would put us so far below the
level Of other persons-even New York
lawyers and politicians.
Lincoln was a fine hand at split
ting rails but we don't suppose Mr.
Hughes would care 10 reflect on the
first and probably the only great mar
the Republican party ever put into the
White House. We don't believe Lin.
coin would have hesitated a moment
at playing horse doctor" II neigh
Dor had happened to have sick ami,
NAL.
Probably Mr., Hughes may know hi
own game. but we would Recommend
that he display his humor In other
ways than by making such childish
and utterly foolish references TO hi
political opponents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15

One OF the most cgregious blund-
e. made by Justice Charles e. Hughes
his campaign has been his eratuit-
la6ly Insulting reference to Mr.. f.
Iep4er Jones, Of the Coast and Geo
1tic survey
Il MI Hughes does not bring an ac-
anfaon that Mr.. Jones is not a per
rkiy competent and faithful official
endeavors to hold him and those
eonsibie for his appointment up
sdicnie by declaring that he was
horso doctor"
j matter OF fact, Mr.. Johes waA
articai farmer, who had equipped
MsH to care for his own herds ir
they should become sick. It's &
It pity that there are not more o
xn the country who are horse doc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
INDIANA PLUMBERS PLAN
TO BECOME "ENGINEERS'

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 14.-The
plumber may cease to be the butt of
many joke in Indiana soon. Des-
pairing of living down his name, he
~ planning to change 1t. In the fu-
lure, instead OF n Hoosier housewife
Gaining Tor plumber, she may call
.or sanitary engineer. The Indiana
state Association Of Master Plumbers
has taken the lead in the movement
by applying TO the circuit court for
a change Of name to the Indiana So
ciety of Sanitary Engineers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
1000 WOMEN CARRY
MAIL BAGS IN BERLIN

Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE German cap
ital now has over one thousand fe-
male mail carriers and more than a
hundred OF the wagons and automo-
biles OF the postoffice are driven by
women.
The number OF female employees OF
the street railways has increased to
more than 1000. About three hun
dred women have taken the places OF
me motormen called to the front and
the remaining 300 are acting az
conductors, starters, inspectors and
clerks. They perform their work in
satisfactory manner and the pub.
lie likes the polite and patient "lady
conductors" very much.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
RAILROAD SITUATION MORE HOPEFUL.

kNeeterday the Representatives OF
ut railroad companies and OF
1r great brotherhoods, includ
npverwhelming majority Of the
ng forces OF the railroads of the
ri Mates, told the President their
IN and there seems to be good
gewinE.
11dent Wilson has a plain
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PROPOSE
make both sides. we under
He is going to name arbitra-
Ro into the whole matter and
10 the very best possible ao-
~ both sides to the con-
understood that the railway
W have told the President that
willing to submit 70 an un-
g4bunai their claims for an
day and for tirne-and-a
thine. their objection hereto.
rbitration having been based
"a the contention that they
~ 1et their claims before
A whose fairness they han
lsr hand they are not will
sats concessions they al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
u. S. USING MORE COTTON
IN PROPORTION TO WOOL

Washington, d. c.. Aug. l4.---Les:
wool and more cotton is being put
into Made in America" clothing.
This IN shown in n report made pub
lie by the Bureau OF the Census to-
day on the manufacture OF wooden and
worsted goods in the United States
during 1914. There was a decrease
OF i9.2 per cent in the amount OF
wool used. and an increase of AIS in
The amount of cotton used.
The amount OF wool ua4d was 266,-
t34 $50 pounds as, compared to 49,
toz, 27s pounds used In 1903. the last
previous census. The cotton Increase
was rom 20.0240sl pounds in 1903
70 2s.ss7.o2z pounds Ia 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15

ready enjoy.
The President Is said to have put II
right up TO the railroad managers
that strike must be prevented. In
the meantime this is probably the
most historic day in all American rail-
reading as today it is probable that
the program viii be decided upon
strike or no strike
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
ARRTETA SURROUNDS
ONE OF VILLAS BANDS

Chihuahua City, Mex, Aug ia
Reports received here today from
General Arrieta said that one of his
columns had surrounded band of
one hundred men under Nicholas Her.
nandez, Villas former chief OF staff,
at Las Adargas. Chihuahua. and will
attack Immediately upon the arrival
of reinforcements. Hernandez, 1t was
reported, failed in his mission to To-
cate caches of ammunition with which
Villa had hoped to re-supply his
forces
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15

1ixlfmen shake their heads over
1mpractical Irish. and wonder
hidden sources of misunderstood
The reappointment of Lord
n1orne as Lord Lieutenant OF Ire
says The New Republic, "sug-
o&n that there are sources Of mis-
~16rDsandsng which are neither
l&kAstir nor hidden. Lord Win borne
~ estimahl. sporting peer, quite
- bic OF signing his surname as
g9en as his nominal office requires,
"a IA pleasant host at the castle. But
IN ma tority of the Irish people simply
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
GENERAL @. j. PAINE DEAD:
AMERICAS CUP DEFENDER

Boston. Aug. 1.-THE death at
Weston OF General Charles j. Paine,
well known as an officer Of the War
Between the States, and later as own
err OF three successful defenders of
the Americas cup, the Panton. May
flower and Volunteer, was announced
here today. He was eighty three
years old. and a great grandson of
Robert Treat Paine. signer of the
Declaration OF Independence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15

The reason the first rnhts OF the Re.
publican craft is keeping up such
eloquent silence is that he hasn't been
told yet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
EVERYBODY APOTyOCIZES;
DUEIiS OFF-NOBODY HURT

Birmingham. Ala. Aug. 14.---A spe-
ciai committee Of the Birmingham
Rotary Club has announced an adj
justment OF the recent personal differ
ences between r. L. Barrett ana w.
H. Jeffries, of the Age Herald, and
Victor n. Hanson. Of the Birmingham
News, And both nAwspApsrn published
sunday mQrnin9 contained n1olofteo
|1Som thu throo Df1a0tp6lG. IL n &.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
Mistrcatcd and Robbed,

Laredo, Texas. Aug. 14.--Walter
HIT and his son. members OF the
Chamal colony in Mexico. arrived last
night and told stories Of mistreatment
and robbery. They said, the remain
ing members Of the colony would re-
turn to the United States when thu
weather permitted 8 sss s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
WEATHER AN ENCOURAGING FACTOR.

|o 00nntry looks hopefully to the
11o paralysis area since tbs
or has tnrnod cooler.
- tprfid heat Of the last several
Us been 4 potent factor In in
- the fatalities among those
- md has doubtless also caus-
4N Fnpad spreaa Of the disease.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15

sIsIS sssF | Il Trnents al Cuipeper furnish
pfna Interesting tgures as to results
a desc OF the dry regime From
u Exponent one Of it's papers, OF last
Hek we gather that the governing
bdy or that conservatively progress
~ town took a very significant step
|&ew days ago. When the town went
w some eight years ago it's indebted
We believe. was about SAP, 500.
total Indebtedness now In about
and. there is a sinking fund
some thousands, besides other as
The action OF the Council above re-
rod 10 was the lowering of tho rate
1nxAtion from So cents on the 500
III personal property and real
~ 70 SO cents. drop Of just is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15

We trust that weather conditions
may con tnue favorable that the men
and women who are battling for hu-
man life In New York and other az
flicted sections may DO encouraged
In their efforts.
In the meantime II. 10 to be hoped
that the disease win not get foot
hold an Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-15
BEFORE AND AFTER"

cents---more than 20 per cent---on the
500 worth of taxable property We
congratulate Culpeper. We happen to
know that during this period of
dreaded (?) drought" great improve
ments have been made: new indus
tries have come in, and there has been
much progress in the matter of build
ing up and identifying the town. This
goodly old town, already occupying a
large place ION the map" in the his
tory OF Virginia and OF the country,
did not back step toward bankruptcy
when she beat out the bar-room. Far
from It. AS might have been expected
-she moved forward and upward.
Just hike Richmond and Petersburg
and Norfolk and other Virginia cities
will do when they are freed from the
liquor incubus
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
SYRUP Of figs FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
It is cruel to force nauseating,
harsh physic into a
sick child.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel, cathartics.
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form Of
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is well-found-
ed Their tender little "insides" are
injured by them.
II your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious California Syrup Of Figs" Its
action is positive, but gentle. Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy; they know children
love to take it; that 1t never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and that teaspoonrul
given today saves a sick child tomor.
row.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle
Of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle, Adv.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

be there he had to fall
Herald determined to have
them all that President Grant
of the Herald should be
cluded.
hanot bright red but bright enough
thought
the forthcoming but didn't trouble him for he had
troublesome obstacles before him good and strong
Herald had dropping its representative short
did right Father
his friend and fully appreciated the position he in He
coaching him would
possibility Of attracting attention
Their assisted fixing the table and unobsev the wedding
about the table, putting
touches making mental that he
Mrs Grant into the
Mrs Grant being entirely ignorant
wife of the president having finished with him. father
thought task making his exit when he
watching him. turning he the pres
standing doorway fathers head He seemed
shortly there from his d
strong Enthusiastically the authenticated waiter
id rehaded However tho Herald
readers the next morning full description Of
the White House ceremony"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
INDIGESTION, GAS
0RS|CK STOMACH
Time It! Pape's Diapepsin ends
all Stomach misery in five
minutes.

Do some foods you eat hit back
taste good, but work badly; ferment
into stubborn Jumps and cause sick.
sour, gassy stomach? Now, Mr.. or
Mrs. Dyspeptic, iot this down: Pape's
Diapepsin digests everything. leaving
nothing to sour and upset you. There
never was anything so safely quick, so
certainly effective No difference how
badly your stomach is disordered you
will get happy relief in five minutes.
but what pleases you most is that IL
strengthens and regulates your stom.
ach SO you can eat your favorite foods
without fear.
You feel different as soon as "Pape's
Diapepsin' comes in contact with the
stomach-distress Just vanishes-your
stomach gets sweet. no gases, no belch-
ing, no quotations of undigested food.
Go now, make the best investment
you ever made. by getting large fifty.
cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin from any
store. You realize in five minutes how
needless It is to suffer from indiges-
ton. dyspepsia or bad stomach. Adv.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

Of any sleep. l mapped In my cell
yesterday, and Just short doze will
serve me. But you are terribly tired
1t is In your eyes"
"Yes," she confessed. 81 must sleep
somewhere"
Then come; we'll find bite to eat
and a place for you to lie down."
opened the door noiselessly, al
though ! took no special precaution.
and held II wide, while she stepped
across the threshold, and stood look
ing curiously about. Then closed 1t
behind us. and we we're In sort Of
twilight, amid which objects appeared
rather indistinct
"Ah," said. "the fellows cupboard
must be over yonder. hope he keeps
II we'll stocked"
stepped across in front Of her, with
no other thought than that of explor
ing the larder. when she gave vent to
a startled cry. and stopped suddenly
sweeping my eyes about to learn the
cause Of alarm. The ragged quilt was
on the floor. and a man leaped across
the room and grasped the rife in the
corner. saw the swift movement,
realized the purpose, yet had scarcely
time to draw a revolver from the belt.
before he had hand on the weapon.
and whirled savagely about, facing US.
For the instant the gloom disfigured
his facial knew was that he was
big fellow. with ragged, untrimmed
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04

again. hear. feel. Thai was Noreen's
face | looked into-ay. and the girl
was actually dragging the fellow on
mel | took another breath. a long
one. moving so that the inert body
rolled over on its side: then rose up.
supporting myself % one arm. and
stared about. sobbing in the first ef.
fort to gain control
'Noreeni" the name choked in my
throat.
Eyes; it's all right now-Cowan is
dead"
Dead You-you killed him."
No; it must have been your shot
had no chance; you-you two fought
like madmen-thenTthen he Just LET
go OF you, and fell back / was afraid
to GOMEZ thought at first he had
killed you"
MY shot! why the revolver Just
went or" ] muttered. scarcely COM
pretending. "Seel the bullet burned
me across the chest. and there is
blood there. And you say It struck
him? Lordl never knew. Help me
to sit up. Noreen."
With the aid Of her arms / found
support against the table. The blue
coat wore showed clearly the mark
of the bullet. and blood dlscolored the
burned cloth. ] ran my hand within,
touching the flesh.
"A mere scratch" said lightly. re
quiring little water Don't cry, No
reen; there is no harm done; III be
all right in a miLdte. Are you sure
Cowan is dead?"
Yes; he-he hasn't moved since;
but-but didn't kin him"
"0f course no. and I'm glad | did
This is part of my trade, and I'll moi
lose any sleep over It. All! can gel
up alone. and the first thing an
sving to do is to bar that door,"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
Had PeIIagra Seven Years
Thanks God He's Cured

towards, S. C.-David G. Pate, Of this
place writes: 81 am glad to say to you.
after waiting forty days. that ! still feel
like | am cured Of pellagra. l had this
disease for the last seven years. Tbs
fourth day after beginning your medicine
l went back to work and have been able
to do my work ever since. thank God
for your remedy"
There is no longer any doubt that pei
lagra can be cured Don't delay until IL
is too late. 1t is your duty to consult the
resourceful Baughn.
The symptoms-hands red like sunburn,
skin peeling off. sore mouth. the lips,
throat and tongue a flaming red. with
much mucus and choking; indigestion and
nausea, either diarrhoea or constipation.
There is hope; get Baughn's big Free
book on Pellagra and learn about the
remedy for Pellagra that has at last been
found. Address American Compromising
Co., box pose, Jasper, Ala, remembering
money is refunded in any case where the
remedy fails to cure.-Adv.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
CHAPTER XXI.
ws understane Eaeh oth.r.

We Understand Each Other.
Norcen had drawn away from the
body of the dead man, and stood
against the farther log wall. with face
hidden in her hands. Cow3n lay at
full length, one arm thrown across his
eyes. | bent over him, touching his
flesh with my fingers. The ball had
penetrated his abdomen. and how the
fellow ever fought SO fercely after
receiving his death wound can never
understand. think that in his mad
ferocity he was scarcely aware that
he was hurt. turned him partly over,
and drew out from the inside pocket
of his blouse handful OF papers con.
cealed there. One was buff packet,
which had been roughly torn open
the one taken from Major Harwood
the night of his murder.
The packet contained several oficia.
papers. but the principal paper was
carefully prepared list of irregulars
operating throughout the mountain
country, with names of the better
known leaders, the estimated strength
of each separate gang, the region in
which they hid. and the side they
espoused, II any. This had evidently
been carefully prepared by some staff
officer, undoubtedly Major Harwood
himself, as the letter referred to him
as having been detailed to such duty,
and was fpll and COZ lete. | found
therein this mention the Cowans:
Father and two sonny probably con
troll fifty or more men. With headquar
ters near Union In NGreen Brian
mountains; raid Unfortunately;
have attacked our forage trains; re
fuse to cooperate, and continue to ter
rorize large section; raided Lewis
burg before 1t was occupied by troops,
killing several, and ooting the shops
Is considered the most dangerous
gang operating in Green Briar and
Monroe counties; reports Of atrocities
received almost daily many too hide
Gus to repeat"
glanced up at Noreen. and her eyes
met mine inquiringly.
rs this your fathers handwriting?
I asked. holding the paper toward him,
Eyes; what is it-important"
mot very complimentary to Cowan
here. A report to General Halleck, at
Washington, Of conditions in western
Virginia. | wonder how the old vii
lain ever learned that such a paper
was being forwarded"
1T is not likely he did" she an
swered thoughtfully. 1T may have
been mere accident which put the
document in his hands. See, here is q
letter that father wrote" and she
stopped and picked It up from the
floor, uttering an exclamation of sur
prise. why. tit Is addressed to
Ned Cowan at Unionl What could
he possibly have written this man
about?"
LET me see," and | took 1t from hel
hands. "we may find here an expla
nation of the whole affair"
(To BE coNTINUED)
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
ClaeD[D MIST
A LAL[ OF CIVIL STRIFE T.
&oRANDALL PARRISH II
ILLUSTRATIONS 4~CDRHoDfS
= 1s sasassM 20 Z

out sleep. II ! could only rest for an
hour"
You shall-all day long. We VIII
ind a place in which to hide down
there In the valley"
The road led winding down between
rocky banks into a narrow valley.
hemmed in by great hills. and watered
by small stream. As we paused to
let the thirsty animals drink. the In
creasing daylight gave me glimpse OF
a bride path skirting the edge OF the
stream along the west bank. The
path turned sharply to the right, and
as we mounted to the slightly higher
ground we could see the cabin perched
on little knoll. against the black hill
behind.
Surely nothing about the shanty. or
its immediate surroundings. indicated
present occupancy. Yet when finally
advanced II was with caution. and
strange sense of expectation. Noreen
followed closely behind. treading al
most in my footsteps. as noiseless as
fawn. her skirts held close about her
limbs. At the edge of the woods she
stood motionless as ! went crouching
forward. The cabin was not deserted
In spite Of its desolate outward ap
pearance. Opposite me was an open
fireplace, an iron kettle sitting ID the
ashes. while a short-barreled rife
stood upright in corner. On one o.
the stools lay broad.brimmed hat
and pair of ragged corduroy trousers
hung on wooden peg beside the IN
barred door. motioned to her tC
join me. . In spite of the lines OF weari
ness In her face the light of the dawr
revealed a beauty that caused my
heart to throb. Her eyes silently CUES
toned me. and explained quickly
what discovery had made.
But the man may return" she sait
doubtfully.
"0t course although imagine hi
has disappeared for the day. If h'
is hiding out he may not dare to re
main here in daylight Anyway you
can rest safely. for ] am not in meet
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
GREAT MEN As PEDESTRIANS
Writers and others Of Worldwide
Fame Who Were Fond OF Long
Jaunts on Foot.

There have been some famous pc
destrians. with the emphasis on the
word famous. Charles Dickens was
great walker. Twelve. fifteen. even
twenty miles a day we're none too
much for Dickens swinging
his blackthorn stick. his little figure
sprang over the ground. and it took
practiced pair Of legs to keep along
side Of his voice He once did a
special feat OF turning out OF bed at
two. after hard day, pedestrian and
otherwise. and walking thirty miles
into the country before breakfast
Sir Walter Scott walked twenty or
thirty miles without fatigue. notwith-
standing his limp Browning. when
past seventy. could take long walks
without fatigue. and Wordsworth ct
sixty did twenty miles a day. De
Quincy considese4 fourteen miles 9
day necessary TO eis health, and Lamb.
Notwithstanding as almost inmate
rial legs, could walk during all the
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-02-04
SYNOPSIS.

Confederate Sergeant Wyatt Is sent
As a spy to his native county on the
Green Briar. He meets a mountaineer
named Jem Taylor. Al house beyond
Hot Springs they meet Major HARDWOOD.
Taylor murders Harwood and escapes
Wyatt changes 10 U. s. uniform, escapes
60 the Green Briar country and goes 70
Harwood's home. where he finds Noreen
Harwood. He introduces himself as Lieu
tenant Raymond Parson Nichols comes
to the house and Wyatt forces him 10
confess that he has been sent In advance
OF Anse Cowan. who proposes 10 marry
Noreen az once. and so quiet title 10 the
Noreen's dead father. Anse Cowan and
bis gang arrive. Wyatt tells Noreen who
he is They force the preacher to silence
Unable 10 escape while the gang Is on
the first floor and around the house,
Wyatt proposes TO marry Noreen and
protect her from Cowan. She accepts and
Wyatt forces the preacher to marry
them. Governs gang is driven on by
Federal troops. one OF whose officers is
the real Lieutenant Raymond. Wyatt Is
trapped. though Noreen attempts to de-
fend him. Wyatt Is taken to Lewisburg
for trial as spy. The camp comman-
dant and Captain Fox visit Wyatt In his
cell In the courthouse basement. He re-
fuses clemency In return for Information,
and uses his boyhood's knowledge Of the
building TO escape to the attic and thence
to the sheriff's office by means OF dis
used. old-fashioned chimney. He washes
on the SCOT and changes clothes in the
deserted washroom. and reconnoiters. He
surprises Raymond and the camp COM
mandant, holds them up, and with the
assistance Of Noreen. gets out OF the
courthouse. Noreen decides to accompany
him In his fight. They obtain horses and
escape from Lewisburg