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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
WILLIAM

Mrs. J. w Beddow entertained the Cambriare society Tuesday afternoon. A programme of music and readings was enjoyed, after which the hostess served dainty refreshments Twenty five members and several visitors were present.
 The Missionary society of the Meth This being the regular business meet ing, reports from the different off cers were heard. It was decided that
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OUR FLAG
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Continued from Page Four) burial and in true military fashion had his casket draped with the flag with the stars placed at the head.
 The words and thoughts of Emerson's great Fourth of July poem. written for the celebration of his home town of Con cord ought to find lodgment in the heart and brain of every patriotic American. Beautiful as are the the words, it's the lesson that we need to learn. United States. the ages plead.
 Present and past in under-song: Go, put your creed into your deed.
 Nor speak with double tongue. Be just at home. then unite your scroll
 Of honor OCT the sea, And bid the broad Atlantic roll
 ferry of the Free"
 This great sentiment is the thing that
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route from Meridian, Miss, to Greens boro, N. C.. where they are to make their future home.
 Mrs. Effie Skipper and little daughter have returned to their home in Tchula, Miss, after having been the guests ot Mrs. E.sI Skipper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26
GERMANY DEFINITELY
MADE UP MIND TO FIGHT
Lord Robert Cecil Restates Briefly Bald Facts Regarding
Start of Great World ConflictSummer Of 1914 Delhi
eratelY Picked as Best Time to Begin Outbreak

| tons OF corruption in Russian officia
life. and hoped our domestic pre-
occupa lions would keep US out, al
though they were determined to go on
with their plans whether VIC stayed
out or not
In every country there arc men OF
many different opinions. The extreme
war party in Germany actually well
coined and desired our entrance. as 1t
gave them an opportunity to Kill two
no doubt hoped We would stay out, SO
they could take us singly later, fol-
lowed still later, as Ambassador Gerard
has pointed out, by the United States.
This was the situation in Germany
when the Sarajevo murders came. and
gave the war party its eagerly awaited
opportunity. The Austrians delivered
their ultimatum to Serbia. There is
no reasonable doubt that the ultima
tums were submitted to Germany and
approved. and there is no doubt it was
then and there decided that whatever
was Scrbia's answer, they would pro-
coed against Belgrade. The ulti-
matum was couched in such arrogant
terms that a favorable reply was diff
hcult, but little Serbia managed to pen
readily that which practically ac-
Quiesced in al! the principal demands.
and agreed to submit the remainder to
The Hague tribunal Nevertheless, the
Teutons moved on Belgrade
ALL EFFORTS TO AVOID
WAR BRUSHED ASIDE
You are familiar with the efforts
which the English Foreign Secretary.
Sir Edward Grey. made to have the
Teuton demands submitted to arbitra-
ton or conversation. The Teutons
brushed all efforts aside
meanwhile, Russia, who could not
stand idle while Serbia was being
crushed. began mobilization. France
entered next Then came our demand
on Germany for an understanding in
respect TO the neutrality OF Belgium.
an undertaking which France had al
ready cheerfully given. Such an un-
dertaking being refused. we came in.
That is the simple story OF the
wars origin. The most crushing in
dictment against the central powers is
that they over and over again rejected
all proposals for conferences on the
eve OF war-conferences which must
inevitably have resulted in averting
the conflict. because il would have
been shown how fimsy was the whole
structure upon which the central
powers were starting the world war"
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LONDON. August c5.-"1 sec they
again are talking in Germany about
how England started the war" re-
marked Lord Robert Cecil. Minister Of
Blockade. in his weekly talk yesterday
with the Associated Press. 1T is an
old song. but l think the time has
come. particularly in the United States.
when il is we'll to rcstate briefly the
bald facts regarding the beginning Of
this great conflict.
Frankly. 1 do not think any one
anywhere can honestly believe that
England began the war. If any person
had arisen in a public assemblage in
this country two weeks before the war
began and asserted that in fortnight
we would be plunged into the greatest
international conflict the world has
ever seen. the speaker would have been
regarded by everybody as dangerous
lunatic. Our peoples thoughts were
the farthest possible from the war
and our statesmen were overwhelm
ingly occupied with domestic affairs.
particularly the Irish question. to the
almost complete exclusion Of inter-
national politics.
1T is true that some of our people
had been saying for a year or more
before that time that Germany in
tended TO attack us. but their warn
inGs fell on deaf cars, much so that
no preparations were made.
ANSWER USQUESTIoNABLE
AS TO WHO STARTED THE WAR
Certainly we did not start the war.
Who did? l think the answer is I'M
questionable. For at least year be-
fore the war began Germany had
5o<ip nj al, do
An Italian writer has told us hoe!
in 1913 Germany approached the
Italian government with view TO
taking action in the Balkans. but Italy
said she would regard such war as
offensive and not defensive, and would
not lend her support. Germany with
drew her proposals. as she did not
think she then was strong enough TO
go y alone.
American Ambassador Gerard ha.
told US the German Crown Prince made
no secret Of his desire for war and
that he even expressed the hope that
il would come before his father died:
and he added that IL it did not come
before his father died. it would come
as soon as he-namely. the crown
prince-escended the throne.
"Balfours secretary. Ian Malcolm.
has also quoted his conversation with
the crown prince. in which the prince
suggested that England and Germany
should combine TO destroy France
DECIDED on SUMMER OF
1914 AS BEST TIME
There is no question but that Ger
many had made up her mind that
somewhere about the summer OF 1914
would be the best time for war this
because the new French military SER
wee act would not become effective.
ana the Russian strategic railways
would not yet be ready. Moreover.
they knew thoroughly the new condi-
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MISUNDERSTANDING.

CULPEPER. VA. August 25.-St.
Stephens Episcopal Church was the
scene of a beautiful wedding this even
ing, when Miss Elizabeth Strother
daughter of DR.. Johnson Strothcr and
Mrs. Strother. was married to Lieu
tenant Rufus G. Roberts. Tho ceremony
was performed by Rev. kensey ]. Ham
mond rector OF st. stephens. and Mrs
Wise jennings presided at the organ
and rendered the wedding marches.
The entire chanccl was banked with
ferns and masses OF lowering hy-
drangcas. which were also used effcc.
lively in the deep windows. and lighte
with many tall white candles
Preceding the bridal party came the
four ushers. Archie l.. Goodloe, MERGE,
Jones. Henry Strother and Midshipmar
Johnson Strother. the last two being
brothers of the bride. Then camc Tho
two dainty ribbon girls. Caroln,
Strother. younger sister OF the bride
and Frances Gaines. a cousin. The,
we're dressed in quaint old -fashione,
frocks OF sheer white orEandic, mad,
with fichucs and broad pink ribbor
sashcs. Following them were Tho
bridesmaids. Miss Lucie Nelson Neal n
Mulberry Green" and Richmond. ant
Miss Louise Miller. of Washington, Va.
who wore charming gowns of pink tullt
over silver cloth. and carried bouquet.
OF maidenhair fern and lilies OF the val.
ley The maid of honor Miss Lucil,
Nelson, and the matron Of honor. Mrs
Mercer Jones. who Immediately preccd
cd tho bride. were gowncd in Nil,
green tullc. over silver. and their bon
qucts were pink roses
Tho bride entered with her father
by whom she was given in marriage
and was met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, who was his brother
Ben Roberts. OF Orange. She wore ar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26
FOOD DICTATOR WANTED
FOR STATE OF VIRGINIA
Authorities Have Several Men, Whose
Names Arc Well Known, I'm
der Consideration.
WILL BE THANKLEss JOB
B. c. Moomaw, Jr., OF State Division
of Markets, Has Conference With
Government Officials as to Assis-
tant to Hoover in This State.

State officials are cooperating with
Herbert Hoover, Federal food admin
istrator. in selecting food dictator
for Virginia. B. C. Moomaw. Jr..
chief OF the Division Of Markets. Vir-
Einia Agricultural Department, was
in consultation with high government
officials this week in Washington in
regard to the selection of a man. More
than a score of prominent men have
been considered for the post
No haste will be made in the selcc-
ton OF the State food administrator,
as Virginia is cooperating with the
administration In every possible man
The only element Of haste is due 10
the fact that the man selected should
be given an opportunity to make a
comprehensive study of the situation
before being called upon to act.
The Federal authorities arc not
anxious to have State official Sc
lccted for the place. as tho food ad-
ministrator. il conditions become bad
will probably be cordially disliked by
certain elements. If State officer
was given the post. which is purely
an emergency one. he might become
so unpopular, and his department so
6isliked, that years would pass before
the bad effect could he counteracted
Otherwise there would be no hes
itancy in naming Benjamin l.. Purcell,
State Food and Dairy Commissioner. a
man with the food and distribution
situation in Virginia at his finger tips.
for the place.
WANT BUSINESS MAN WHO
WILL COMMAND RESPECT
big business man, one who could
command Statewide respect. is want
ed for the job. He must be a man
who could be unbiased in every respect,
as he will be required TO deal with
every element in the State.
The man we want must be able to
give his entire time to the job" said
an official in the food administration
to Mr.. Moomaw 'He has a big task
before him. He must organize the
campaign for conservation of food in
every county and every city in the
State. County and city boards must
be appointed and their work explained
to them. You can readily see that the
man who is needed must give up all
his time to u.s."
Several prominent men have been
discussed for the position, among them
being J. o. Winston. of Louisa and
Richmond. a member OF the Virginia
and New York State Councils OF De-
tense: John Kerr Branch, president Of
the Merchants National Bank; Oliver
j. Sands. president of the American
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romance started last summer. was an
nounced hero to-day, tho contracting
parties being Miss Fanny Lee Curdts,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Curdts.
OF Norfolk. and Addison McCutchan. a
well-known young farmer of tho Mid
dlebrook section. Tho ceremony was
performed last Saturday at high noon
In the Second Presbyterian Church by
Rev. w. n. Scott. Tho bride has beeu
visitor for several years at Rock.
bridge Alum Springs, where she met
Mr.. McCutchan. Only a few intimate
friends were present. Miss Marceline
Alexander. Of st. Louis. was tho brides
only attendant. and William Grovea
Of Augusta County. was the groom.
best man. Mr.. and Mrs. McCutchan are
at home at Chestnut HILL" near Mid.
dlebrook.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26
CaIome| Today! Sick Tomorrow!
Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Don't take nasty, dangerous calomel when bilious
constipated, headachy Listen to me!

Calomei makes you sick; you lose n
days work. Calomel is quicksilver
and II salivates: calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you arc bilious. feel lazy. slug
sish and all knocked out, IL your
bowels are constipated and your head
aches or stomach is sour. just take
spoonful OF harmless Dodson's Liver
Tone Instead Of using sickening. SAIL
waiting calomeL Dodsons Liver Tone
Is real liver medicine. You'll know
II next morning because you will
wake up feeling fine, your liver will
be working. your headache and dizzi-
ness gone. your stomach will be sweet
and bowels regular. You will feel like
working. You'll be cheerful; full Of
riEor and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you
6O-cent bottle Of Dodson,s Liver
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Tone unuer my personal guarantees
that 1t will clean your sluggish liver
better than nasty calomel; II won't
make you sick and you can eat any
thing you want without being SAIL
waited. Your druggist guarantees that
each spoonful will start your liver
clean your bowels and straiEhten you
up by morning or you get your money
back. Children gladly take Dodson's
Liver Tono because II is pleasant
tasting and doesn't grippe or cramp OF
mako them sick.
I am selling millions Of bottles Of
Dodson's Liver Tone to people who
have found that this pleasant. rcge.
table liver medicine takes the place Of
dangerous calomeL Buy one bottle on
my sound, reliable guarantee. ASK
your druEGist about me-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26

United states Attorney for tho West.
crn District OF Virginia. and Elijah
White. OF LcesburG. MIR. White. who
is former railroad man. and has
been close to the agriculture interests
of Virginia.. Is nowi engaged in bank
ing His record Is being carefully
considered.
Tho rcconme ndatlon for tho ap.
pointment will DO made by Governor
Henry c. Stuart. and the National
Council OF Defense to Mr.. Hoover, who
will send 1t on to President Wilson for
APPROVAL.
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exquisite gown OF laco over white satin.
with trimming OF real lace. which was
family heirloom. Ilor long tullo veil
was hold across tho brow with q silver
fllet. II half-clrclo OF orange blossoms
holding tho fullncss mt tho back. and
her bouquet wns OF valley lilies. with
shower OF whlto pnnsics.
Immediately after tho ceremony a
small reception for tho bridal party
and members Of tho two families was
held at tho homo OF DR.. and Mrs.
Strother, on Main Street. and Lieuton-
ant Roberts and his bride left later .or
short wcblinE trim
Mrs. Roberts Is we'll remembered In
Richmond. where sho has spent much
time with Miss Lucille Nelson Neal and
other relatives.
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Harm, an-Askc~.
sof 1" ~ h--haAc"s
Gncci.. m rrba Tir,. r;

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
PULASKI. VA. August 25-Miss
Madeline Askew. daughter of Frank
Askew. and j. Caddall Harman were
married tonight by Rev. x. NJ. Stande-
ter. OF the Methodist church. The
ceremony took place at the home OF
Mrs. r. NJ T. Hunter. They left i'm
m ediately on an eastern trim
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26
KEE is ACQUITTED
Dhj Not Know Revolver He Purchased
Was Property OF United
- Sfnt,s.

NJ X. sRec, who was arrested on the
charge Of Illegally purchasing an army
revolver. which was the property Of
the United. states government from
Ernest r. Tucker and H. a. Jones two
Misunderstanding Richmond Grays' Bat
talon, was scdpitt ed yesterday after
noon by 'GosnmisHpner Fiegenhcimer.
kee succeeded ,fas satisfying the COM
missioner that he did not know that
\ the revolver was the property OF the
: United States government.
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Surprise Marriage.
STAUNTON, VA. August GA sur
prise marriage. tho elimination Of q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-26
Tea Wagons

Mahogany and F'umed
Oak Tea Wagons, in period
styles, $14.00, $1,000,
$1,000, $4,000 and up to
$4,000. These are splendid
values.
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Total liabilities so,45s.ooo
Goldsre erve against net deposit LA
bility, IS per cent.
Cash reserve against net deposit
liability, SO per cent.
Gold reserve against Federal re-
serve notes, in actual circulation, IS
per cent.
Federal Reserve Notes.
Issued 49,. 80. s2l POS, 900
On hand $4,000
Outsta nc! ng ...... seo,5lS,0oo
Total amount Of bills discounted and
bough; for the week ending Friday.
August "a. 1917. S3.s4s.0oG.
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Total resources ....
Lin hfltfieH
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BANK ltEtRAGs SHOW
GAIN OVER LAST YEAR
sstslss
60 - -
Total far Week S27,472,65O. Com.
perea With $15,.o5.-
$3.50 sos in 1916.
RESERVE CRANK STATEMENT
Total Amount OF Bills Discounted
and Bought for Week Was $3,949.-
OOO--Consoiidated Statement for
All Twelve Banks.

Richmond bank c,carings continue
to show; heavy business. with the week
ly total lsInn ming practically the same
from weefto week. The report of the
Clearinghouse Association, issued az
ter ,hes,olose OF business yesterday,
showed elcarinss for the day of So
sll.9S4. and s27.472.65o for the week.
These figures compare with sl5.co5.-
sos for the. corresponding week OF last
year. showing an increase OF slc.266.-
Si7.
The local Federal Reserve Bank is
also active. the total amount OF bills
discounted, and bought during the week
day afternoon ae6reEating s3.e4?.ooo.
This institution now has resources Of
SS0.459. Qtp. and has outstanding SEQ
5lS.U00 an Federal reserve notes.
Governor GeorEe J. Seay isused the
following statement yesterday show
ing the banks condition:
$40 Resources.
Gold chin and certificates in
vault ....... ...........S 6,2"S,Oo0
Gold settlement fund. 30, TeS, 900
Gold with, foreign agencies. 1.S37,000
Gold With Federal reserve
agent ....... ....... s.7s1.oo
Gold redemption fund. 5000. $4,000
Total gold reserve. s4S. 4a4. 900
Legal tender notes. silver
certificates and subsidiary
coin 49,. . $4,000
Total reserve .34S. 625, 900
Bills discounted and bought 46,015,0o0
L. :. government certificates S,l6l,000
Total earning assets. .sl9.2S6,o 600
Uncollected items ...... 1857, 900
National bank notes 10000
All other resources .. $4,000
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.so,45?,ooo

Capital paid in. .....S 3.4To.
Government deposits Nnclud-
ing liberty loan payments.
except amounts redeposit-
ed =. :. 49,. -. -. 5.57s.
Due TO member banks, re-
serve accounts ......... s7.275.
Due to, other Federal reserve
banks, net 2,7l4.
Collection Items ........... 1o.S7o.
Federal reserve notes. in &C
tual circulation ......... POSTS,
All other, iia bilities. ...... 234.
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Library
Tables

Reproductions Of the
Colonial in square and
round, and the Periods in
finishes of English brown
and antique mahogany.
Priced $500, $500,
$4,000, $3.50, $500 and
up to $4,000.
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Total earning assets. .....
Cncollected items ..........
National hank notes. ........
All other resources ........
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Brass Beds

Shipment Of new pat
terms and finishes just ar
rived, all sizes, at $4,000,
$500, $3.50 and $3.50.
There's some nice Beds
here.
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FOR ALL TWELVE HANKS
". \ S HIN @ T O y. Angus, 25.-Re-
sources Of. Federal reserve banks de-
creased 'app-pI! n at-,y S47 ,ooe.o0o dur
ing he past week. The condition Of
banks Angus; - shows:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-30
MOTHER! IS CHILD's
STOMACH SOUR, SICK?
If cross. feVerish, COnstipated,
give "CaIifornia Syrup
of Figs"

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child.
See IL tongue IL coated; this is sure
sign it's little stomach. liver and bowels
are clozged with sour waste
When listless. plass feverish. full of
cold. breath bad. throat sore. doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally, has stomach
ache. indigestion. diarrhOes, give . tea
spoonful of California Syrup of Figs"
and In a few hours all the foul waste.
the sour bile and fermenting food passes
out OF the bowels and you have a well
and playful child again Children love
this harmless fruit laxative" and moth
ers can rest easy after giving it. because
81 never fails 10 make their little "in-
sides" clean and sweet.
Keep IT handy. Mother, A little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow. but
get the genuine Ask your druggist for
a 50-cent bottle Of California Syrup of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children OF all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are counterfeits sold here. so surely loOl,
and see that yours is made by the Cal
ifornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand back
with contempt any other fig syrup.
(Arivt D
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-30
OLIVER NAMED GOVERNOR
OF DANISH WEST INDIES
Chief of Naval Intelligence Is
Given Post by Sec
rotary Daniels
By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. March 2S.-Rear Ad-
mirsI James II. Oliver. chief of naval
intelligence. today was named by Sec
rotary Daniels as governor of the Danish
West indies which are TO be taken over
Saturday by the United States.
The ceremonies of transfer will take
place at St Thomas and in Washington
on the same day. Secretary McAdoo
will deliver the government warrant for
s25,OOOOOO in payment for the islands.
to the Danish minister.
Important Notifications will be con-
structed and the islands used as a naval
base for further protection of the Pan
anna canal and for general military pur-
poses.
Rear Admiral oliver will leave Sat
urday for his new post. He will serve
until a permanent form of government
is fixed by congress. Secretary Daniels
announced that two naval vessels, the
transport Hancock and cruiser Olympia,
have been ordered to- st. Thomas for
the transfer ceremonies. Captain B. b.
Bierer. commanding the Hancock, will
officiate as the ranking naval officer.
The acquisition will be marked by
the lowering of the Danish flag and the
raising of the Stars and Stripes, and
firing of salutes by the two ships.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-30
Prof. Hertzog Praises
This Perfect Laxatiue
DR.. CaidweIPs Syrup Pepsin
an Ideal Remedy for
Consultation

I'm every family there is more or less
occasion for a laxative remedy. IL is to
meet this need that DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin is prepared. and that this COM
bination of simple laxative herbs with
pepsir fulfills it's purpose is proven by
It's place in thousands of American
homes.
Prof. +. J. {. HertZog, the we'll known
linguist. Pal North Orianna St. Phila-
delphia Pa. wrote to Or. Caldwell that
he has used DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pep
sin in his household with excellent re-
suits and that he and his family con-
slider it indeed a friend in need. and al,
ways keep a bottle of it on hand.
Constipation is the direct cause of
much serious illness and is a condition
that should never be neglected. Harsh
cathartics and violent purgatives should
never be employed to relieve cOnstipa-
ton. because the very violence of their
action shocks the entire system. a mild
laxative. such as DR.. Csldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin is far preferable. being mild and
gentle i'm its action. without gripping or
other pain or discomfort: its freedom
from all opiate or narcotic drugs
makes ii an ideal remedy for children.
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is sold in
drug stores everywhere for fifty cents