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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-01
WANTED-Agents.

AGENTS-rve a new soap game that s
a dandy. New stuff. 100 per cent
profits. Sample and full layout free.
Write quick. Lacassian Co., Dept.
90, st. Louis, Mo. Ale
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-01
PLUMBING & HEATING

ACME PLUMBING & HEATING CO..
Ltd, Adelmann Bros. managers;
modern plumbing, heating and sheet
metal work. 622 Idaho st. Phone 1856.
II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-01
FOR SALE-Real Estate.

FOR SALE-State land and home
stead ACCOMPLISHMENTS In Molba coun
try. c. Cushman, Nampa, Idaho
May l
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-04-01
WANTED-HELP-Male

WANTED-A boy 20 work in the bak-
cry. Imperial Bakery, 922 Front. Al
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08
PATTON ARRESTED AFTER A
MERRY SCRAP.

Director Stuart raton OF the Uni
versal film Company will resort TO
most anything this side )f death to
get a picture with punch. IN
Illustration OF his resoucefulness Is
shown In The Gray Ghost" one OF
the Universal Film Companys latest
pictures Patton decided that II was
necessary TO have real tght-some-
thing OF, OF the ordinary-and offered
himself Is the victim.
He donned the garb OF truck driy'
err and drove down the street TO the
corner nearest the jewelry store.
Preyiousl he lad secreted four cam
eras on different corners overlooking
the eros. roads. knowing that II the
fact oe" me known that he was mere.
ly making picture, the rage of the
traffic cops woul1 know no bounds.
Stopping his truck right in front OF
the crossing officer, Patton stalled his
engine and frssed around it. pretend.
ing that It ,ould not start. All the
ther machines. and long line OF
trolley cars were compelled to halt as
the truck completely blocked the
crossing The officer BEGAN to grow
angry. and Patton jumped off the
true. and told him in language more
forceful than elegant that If he thought
he could run a motor truck better, to
go 10 il.
AS h" was arguing, Beverly Griffith,
one OF the assistant directors at Uni
versal City. walked into the scene
and started an argument, soon
shooting his fist TO Paton's jaw. A
merry sora., ensued. a crowd gath
cred, and ration was arrested and ia
ken off to the police station, where
he provided bail, happy in the know
ledge that he had obtained exactly TIE
scene he wanted.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08

some part OF his character. Ishall not
crpcc; 10 find him ever in the aims
house or the prison. He is, in fact, 80
far on his way to heaven. When he
took the farm there was not a grated
tree on IL, and now he realizes some
thing handsome from the sale Of fruit.
These, and the absence OF other facts,
are evidence Of a certain moral
worth" This must be the explanation
Of the Washington County conscience
with regard to praising too highly the
farm that is for sale. The farms up
in that part of Vermont have redeem
ed their eonsciences along with the
hillsides they have redeemed from
stones, and the bog they have drained
and put down to potatoes. They are
on their way to heaven without any
decline in their customary good
Transcript.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08
PERU

A we'll attended Halloween socia
was held under the management of The
teachers of the school in the hall Of
the North school house on Saturday
evening.
Mrs. S. G. Jones of Chicago, who
has been spending the past foul
months with her daughter, Mrs. Dan
lei Millington, returned to her home
on Saturday. Mrs. Millington accom-.
panied her and will spend some time
at her old home in Chicago.
twenty-five dollars reward is offer
ed by the selectmen of the town for
evidence confidential if desired) that
will convict the party or parties who
broke the windows out of the house
on the so-called Coolidge place, and
removed the windows from the Chas.
Batchelder house; also proportional
rewards as regards the commission Of
other crimes.
The annual report of the Peru Red
Cross shows the following work done:
"a sets Of pajamas sent to Boston,
Is sleeveless sweaters, 9 mufflers, 10
pairs thumbless mittens, 10 well filled
comfort bags and one dozen tray
cloths, all sent to Boston. Total re-
ceipts in money since organization
early in July s113.90. Paid for dues
$21.O0, paid for supplies $SS.S4. A
quantity Of yarn is now on hand and
is being made into socks as rapidly as
possible. Anyone who will volunteer
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08
SYNDICATE

Ella Hayes is spending some time
with Mrs. Belle Brant.
Robert McDurfee spent Sunday at
his home in West Arlington.
Maurice Buck was the weekend
guest at his home in East Arlington.
Miss Lydia Won Hollen Of New York,
spent couple Of days recently in
town.
Mrs. George McKeighan Of West
Pawlet, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Theresa King.
Miss Louise SCHNEIDER Of Burr and
Burton Seminary, Manchester, spent
Sunday at her home here.
The dance held at Hurd's Hall was
a great success. About 60 couple were
present. There is to be another ON
November 10th.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08
BARNUMVILLE

J. d. Purdy was at Lake George
Sunday on official business.
Mrs. F. A. Ellison returned home
lats Thursday from a months stay in
Charlotte.
Will Bull was brought home on a
cot from the Rutland Hospital last
Wednesday, where he has been for
treatment for the past five weeks.
In Barnumville $4.75 has been rails
ed for the home demonstrater, as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Earl Taylor, SOC.
Mrs. Leonard Whitman, Soc.
Mrs. Gilbert Thompson, Soc.
Mrs. Rail Hazelton, SOC.
Mrs. w. r. Johnston, SOC.
Mrs. P. H. Phalen, Soc.
Mrs. J. M. Gleason, Soc.
Mrs. David Gleason, Csc.
Mrs. M. W. Convey, SOC.
Miss A. M. Perry, SOC.
Total amount, $4.75.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08

Any skin itching is temper tester.
The more you scratch the worse 1t
itches. Doan's Ointment is for piles.
eczema--any skin itching. Coo at all
drug stores. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

to knit can obtain the yarn at Mrs.
Hapgood's house and directions will be
supplied by Mrs. Whitney.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
ASK RAILROADS FOR
GOOD VACATION TIPS
Folders Givcn Ont Contain Much
Valuable Inform. ton that Will
he Useful to Those Who Think
of Summer Trip.

In the advertising columns are to
he found ala array of seaside hotels
in and around Norfolk. II you prefer
the beach 10 the mountains. now il
the time TO get out your folders ana
make plans for your summer trip. IL
you do not care for the beach. noun
tain hotels are at hand with all conve-
nienccs and inducements. h er Q
should be no reason why Firgintans
rush to the hot Northern cities to
spend their vacations. when the cool
bree2es and delightful climates OF the
South furnish better accommodations
than any other state in the union.
The attention of the public is cspe-
cialty called TO the service of the
Southern railway. the Norfolk and
Western. tho Chesapeake and Ohio.
and the Atlantic Coast Line railways.
All of these trains run fast lines from
Richmond to the beach. and the c.
and @. and n. and W. extend to the
extrem est mountain resort in the
state. Get in touch Immediately with
your nearest railroad ticket agent, and
get from him a folder which will tell
the whole story of a summers vaca-
ton and recreation. The railroads
furnish complete list OF all hotels
on their routes, and railroad rates to
any place in the state Prices are
rcasona BILE. and will include weekend
trips at special rates in order thai the
head of the family may visit his peo-
pie while they are spending the sum-
lHer away from home, .a..,, =. -.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS
AND MOUNTAIN LAKE


Far from the rumble and roar Of
the oceans breakers as they strike
triumphantiy on the shore, and from
the low-lying miles Of sands and she'll
mountains rise hill on hill to give the
best there Is In health and happiness
To the man or woman who 10 tired OF
vacation days 81 emit in the lowlAnds,
and who would seek the picturesque
and delightful in natural scenic
beauty. 1t Is unnecessary to travel
far away to satisfy desires that can
be fulfilled almost at home. Vir-
gfnia's mountains are beautiful in the
summertime. and farseeing men have
filled them with the most delightful
resorts visitors can fnd~ Railroads
have supplied the mountains with the
greatest Of travel facilities, and with
in ready touch of home almost any
where in the state, with only few
hours travel, the tired. weary bust
ness man. or the society-worn. ia
tigued woman, may And rest and
recreation superb In old Virginia's
mountaina
No more delightful resort is TO be
found anywhere than Blue Ridge
Springs. not many miles from Roa-
noke, and adjacent to other cities and
towns of Importance. but far enough
from busy life to be wrapped in per-
feet quietude and restfllness. II is the
favorite summer home for Virginia
people, and during the years past has
included among its guests some OF
the most famous Virg!nians and their
guests from other parts OF the world.
II possesses a dignif!ed and eEviabIe
t,sSt. and its present bears out the trft-
dstlons Of its history. II is a desirable
place both because OF its delightful
climate, and for its congcuiai COM
pany of visitors who gather there
each year TO while away the summer
days. High up in the Blue Ridge
mountains. after which the resort is
named. the springs for which it is
famous give the. best of mineral
wafer to be found in the state. Much
az this water is shipped to persons In
Virginia and in many other states,
and adds greatly 10 the good health
producing benefits OF its surroundings.
Historic Mountain Lake.
Not man" miles west of this resort.
as the crow flies, is to he found the
historic Mountain Lake. which lis
growing more and more in popularity
as Its accommodations become flied
each summer with guests from all parts
OF the United States As its name i'm
plies. the spot is peculiarly fitted for
a summer resort in the mountains.
for far up among the hills nature has
laid beautiful lake Around this
has been built the summer resort
which has become widely known for
It's excellent advantages. Families
raove there Iii the summer. and meet
their friends who have come back
from the summer before.
Mountain Lake is situated on one
90 the highest mountains OF Virginia,
at an elevation of four thousand feet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
MOUNTAINS ARE DUE
MUCH POPUJL .ARITY

above tide, II IL eight miles distant
from Pembroke, which Ii the railroad
station on the Norfolk and Western
railway. and 10 reached by carriage
from the latter point. The road ID
one OF the best mountain roads in vir-
ginia. A. .you clear the forest and
swing out along the crest OF the noun
tain dream Of rhododendron, laurel
and asalea. which bloom in June and
July and the coloring Of its flowers
IL enhanced by the rich green back
ground Of hemlocks and other varie-
ties OF primitive forest trees. One of
the great charms Of this Lake OF
the Woods is the transparency and
purit'. OF the spring waters which
Other Desirable Spots.
For many years Virginians have
gathered at another spot Of historic
interest in Virginia mountains. This
is yellow Sulphur Springs. beauti-
fully situated near the crest Of the
Allegheny mountains. three and a
half miles from Christiansburg. Mont
gomery county. i has an elevation
of 2.200 feet. delightfully."- cool and
pleasant The hotel ana cottages at
ford ample accommodations for our
hundred guests, and the proximity to
important towns and cities makes tho
place one to be greatly frequcnted.
These resorts are leaders among q
great many similar places. OF which
Virginia has reason to be proud. The
Norfolk and Western railway. the
Virginian, and the Chesapeake and
Ohio have lined these mountains with
easy railroad facilities and ample ac-
commodations for travellers. No bet
ter means could be found for spend
ing a quiet. restfui, delightful vaca-
ton than in the mountains of Viz
ginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
BLUE. RIDGE SPRINGS
CRAIGEs MANAGEMENT
Ma5.r Brown. Weu-Known Hest OF
Mountain Resort. Retircs to Enter
Politics.

Maso, Phii. r, Brown. for many
years the popular and efficient hos, o:
Blue Ridge Springs. va. has retired
4. -ae4sessae a candidate fer secretary of
the commonw eaith and has been sue
caedea in the management OF this
very popular Virginia mountain resort
h. Mr. Il. Ellison, one of the best
known hotel men of the state
Blue Ridge Springs has ever had
and maintains high standard OF pa
tronnge and its waters en- toy almost
national reputation for the cure OF
dyspepsia, the national American all
ment. These springs are situated on
top of the famous Blue Ridge noun
fains forts-two miles west OF Lynch
burg and twelve miles east OF Roa-
noke and Ia on the main line of the
y. and w railway betwe IN these two
thrifty Southern cities. also On the
auto route between the cas-. and the
picturesque Southwest Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
NATURAL BRIDGE HOLDS
LURE FOR TRAVELLERS
Famous Wonder. Which Bears His
torfc Interest,", in Easy Access to
Tourists, Has Attained Fame.
OTHER PICTURESQUE SPOTS.
Through Southwest Virginia and Her
Coal Fields, Scenery Unsurpassed
Awaits Those Who Choose to Come
and View its Beauties.

Few persons In the United States
are there who have not heard of the
Natural Bridge In Virginia This is
one OF the wonders of the world"
and has long since figured in history.
It Is to be found at Natural Bridge,
Va. on the Norfolk and Western
railway, and overlooks the James
River valley on the western slope Of
the Blue Ridge mountains. It Is 215
feet high. 100 feet wide and has a
span OF ninety feet. 1t Is a perfect
bridge. cut by natures hand from
the solid rock. Its history 10 hardly
less Interesting than It's natural beauty
Is attractive, coming as 1t did in a
land grant from King George III to
Thomas Jefferson in 1774. About
three-Quarters Of a mile below the
bridge 10 an exquisite little lake. Dis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
REMARKABLE SIGHTS TO
Be seen NEXT DOOR,
Those who Care to Step just Over
Boundary Into Carolinas Will
Discover Unusual Things.

Old Dominion travellers, who wish
10 overstcp the boundary line a bit
and enter our sister states. the Caro-
linas, will md awaiting them there.
In certain localities. series of
quaint and unusual surprises, in Gus
toms and habits of the people.
To some places is given the faculty
OF being modern and progressive.
They try the newest forms Of govern
ment and the latest styles In street
cars. Other spots on the earth's sur
face seem to have been created for
the sole purpose OF preserving an.
cient ways and customs. To them q
man of inQuiring mind may 70 and
muse, Here may see houses built
over 800 years ago. In all probable
ity. the natives hereabout pillow the
fields with the same kind Of imple-
ments and after the same manner as
their ancestors of 1891"
Such q region liz comprised in
certain parts Of the coast country Of
North and South Carolina. Here one
may visit towns and hamlets which
have not changed q good deal since
the days before the war. Over tho
land hangs q veil Of historic mystery
which the cemmereiaiism of the
present age has not been able to PEN
citrate. on the shore are low-iying
isiAuu5 0Vtt0O Witu Bi0u0eI paimeILO8
and giant oaks. The only things
which suggest modern life are the
well-built club houses OF Northern
sportsmen.
The houses IN many Of the villages
a re galleriNd In true ante ellum style
and surrounded with gardens OF beau
tiful flowers In Beaufort. 8. c.,
tabby, . kind Of concrete made with
oyster shells. is much used as a build
ing material. 1t IL very substantial
and shows beautiful grayieh pink
color. The oldest house In Beaufort
bears the date Of 1890 and has long
nusket piarcings IN its foundations.
As the vfMtor gaxes at some OF the
old plantation homes which are still
standing throughout all this section,
he il eager to hear the stories OF the
life which they once housed
Before the war. the plantation life
OF the South was an easy going
patriarchal system. Only occasional
men were cruel to their slaves.
Even owners who were not naturally
very kindly hesitated to depreciate
valuable property through mis-treat-
ment Bright negroes were often sent
TO nearby cities TO learn tradea In
a community Of \ thousand self
sustaining souls. machinists. black
smiths, painters. carpenters and other
skilled laborers were all needed. One
South Carolina family is credited with
always having kept a boy at one Of
the best city hotels. in order that
they might always have someone in
training for the post OF butler in
their household.
The negroes OF the Caroiinas are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
virgtnin's Watering Places win Ex-
perience n Season OF Widespread
Activity.
VIRGINIA BEACH WILL
OCCUPY MUCH ATTENTION
Residents Of tho Old Dominion Have
Delightful Recreation At II d,
Conveniently Located and Reached
Without Trouble.

In spite OF wars clouds and NUT
terings. and the possible coming Of
darker days. there Is to be no falling
off Of Virginia 8 summer resort activi-
ties this season. When the hot months
arrive, and the langourous air comes
laden with sleepiness and WEAKNESS.
jewellers In the Old Dominion deem
themselves. most favored of man
kind, for Within easy reach OF all sec
tons are to be found places OF recrea-
ton and relaxation not to be sur
passed anywhere in the United States.
Be 1t mountains or the seashore, vir-
ginia IL splendidly provided with the
most delightful Of resorts and from
oil parts of the state facilities OF
travel and transportation are of the
best.
Virginia Beach ana Capo Henry.
A resort most favored by nature. a
locality famous through history,
twenty miles east OF Norfolk lies vir-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
SEASIDE RESORTS TO
BE FULL OF GAIE1

ginia Beach. But Z shorf 81
electrics from Norfolk, and VIA
tortc Cape Henry. ut the 4rtx4
Chesapeake bay, few mtle1 49,
Virginia Beach stands unique NJ
vantages and popularity. ~
The gentle slope Of the H11
smooth, clean and hard rom q
ocean waves, with miles Of -
frontage north and south. maH1o
beach most attractive. The nSn15
Of the gulf stream insures / delISh<
water temperature. "
Among other attractions thla
son will be the large and commodt
casino. Six hundred feet lOue
one hundred and twenty-five 81
width, this great structure serves
combined purpose Of = ccnvonf
hail, ball room, amusement ~
dining hall and grill room. The
room alone IL 10 by rs feet, snclo
In glass and surrounded by . spaoto1
veranda- m attractivUne1o o.
Il excels any summer -
casino on the Atlantic coast
Near the casino are freah
lakes which give excellent Anlatqg r.
safe sailing at al times
A number Of well-appoiueea -
VIII be found here. and many HnC
cottages on the boardwalk fru4
tho ocean offer excellent accomme
lions at reasonable rates.
Nearby. to the north, - hlDeG
Cape Henry. noted for IT. 9rea4 Nh
houses and - the point whore p1cnoi
English colonfsts flrot hndDd u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
II She Had known.

Before introducing Lieutenant De
Tessan. aide to General Joffre and
Colonel Fabry. the blue devil OF
France" Chairman Spencer. of the
81. Louis entertainment committee at
the NJ. A. A. breakfast told this anec-
dote. which caused the greatest mer-
ri1nent and enthusiasm:
In Washington Lieutenant De Tes-
san was approached by pretty Amer
lean girl, who said
:. nd did YER HI q German sol
dier?'
YES. he replied
With what hand did you do IT,
she inquired.
with this right hand he said.
And then the pretty American girl
seized his right hand and kissed it.
Colonel Fabry stood nearby. He
strolled over and said to IAeutenan.
De Tessan:
!" Heavens. man. why didn't you
tell her that you bin him to DEATH e.
st. Louis Star
HTyysY5xIf-. ~. 5;TaaIxlaz51 &: e.y.s1
Ralph r. Neal, OF the Hampton
institute agricultural department,
~lae is in charge of the horticulture
division. will answer briefly the
questions OF amateur gardeners)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
Murphy's Hotel.
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

The main new building, million-dol-:
lar structure, opened in 1913, is twelve
stories high, while there is one floor that
goes beneath the level, in which are tho
Cafe, Buffet, Grill Room, Billiard Par
Tor, Barber Shop and Baruth Baths.
The lobby has floors Of white marble. dadoex
of Verde antique marble wainscoating OF Italian
marble, and huge coumns rising to the second
floor OF beautiful skaglaeiia marble
In the main dininx-room three hundred pNr-s
sons can be served at ono TINA. This room h
lighted with suspended chandeliers OF exuuisita
California shell incandescenf.
THE BRIDGE-A Sun Parlor connecting -
new main building with the other building. n
Is spacious and splendidly furnished MI
CONvENTIONs-Murphy Hotsl presents -
ideal Convention Seat. with its Grace ana BruaAs
Street Annexes. and can accommodate. In ~
finest manner. gatherings either small or veSsp
largo. The assembly hall viii accommodate lnora
than 500 people So
European Plan. Best Service At Reasooaba.
Rates.
JOHN MURPHY, President
JAMES T. DISNEY, vice-Pres Mr.
GARAGE-Murphys 10 the only Hotel In ~
city with Garage attached. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27
1RGNIA RESORTS OFFER YOU HEALTH AND ENJOYMEN

and will not soon be forgotten. EN-
bracing the most perfect staiactitic
and stalagmitic formations, II IL Inn
possible to describe the appalling
beauty Of these caverns, where forests
now grown into stone, and lakes OF
the clearest water stand idly for CEN
turtles. tax the credulity Of the eye
to believe that they are real.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27

FAST SPECIAL TRAIN
Will leave Richmond every Sunday at
$40 A. ~. arriving Norfolk 1880 A. M.
and leave Norfolk. returning. 1t TAO
p. NJ. reaching Richmond lo:25 p. IL.
Exeurslsn Tickets from Richmond
win also be honored In either or both
directions on the sRichnena and NeT-
folk Limited- Cannon BALD. which
leaves Richmond 500 A. NJ. and leaves
Norfolk AIS p. III.
ANY further information desired
may be obtained at the Norfolk and
Western Passenger Office. Ninth and
Main streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27

Located in the heart of the business
section, convenient to all theaters, shop.
ping, financial and commercial districts.
and to the hundred historical spots of
the city.
..a35@aae t..-... essstt;g&-< .>steS ~ F.
The finest and best equipped institu-
ton of its kind in the South, and one of
the best in the country.
The service given throughout, and the
cuisines are unexcelled.
Every room is an outside room. and
is connected with bath. Ice water is fur
nished in thermos bottles
Special floors arranged with different
size combination Sample and Bed Rooms.
In the Lobby is located General r. r.
Ticket Office, where tickets and berths
can be procured and excess baggage
checked through to destination.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27

tcontinued On slxsa -,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-27

CONTINUED on sixth Pare,
The state herald., 1917-08-03
How Mr.. Smith Rode.

Lawyers arc sometimes put toit with
witnesses. ~ vas . lawyer who was
cross examining witness - to the
way In which . Mr.. Smith rode horse.
"And how does Mr.. Smith ride .
horss7"
"Gsnernlly In . saddle. sir" was the
answer.
"Yssl" said the lawyer. Quite re.
msrksble. But what gait does he rider
"He never rides any gate at oil. sir. I"
Vas the answer. But ! have seen his
son take every gate on the farm"
"Ah." said the issyer. "Perhsps you
will toll the jury how Mr.. Smith rides
whrn he 10 10 company with others"
"Yss. SIR" said the willing witness.
"He keeps up with them when hs can
and whom he can't he falls behind"