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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Education and Democracy.
David Spence Hill, University Of Wis

consin.
Today a student from afar observing
for the first time the educational systems
within 9all of.thc United States, from Pa
cific TO Atlantic, might be impressed by
three vivid characteristics of our Amer
of present educational efforts. whether
estimated by the 2A,0O0, 600 of young ives
enrolled, or according to the $SOo, 000, 900 ex-
the variability in educational organiza-
lions. administration. methods and ex-
rense; and thirdly, by the persistence Of
certain fundamentaI convictions. aspira-
tons and of faith toward education, in
the minds of our 1o0.0 coo. 600 of people. Now
that the pillars Of civilization tremble.
well may we pause to scrutinize our edu-
c%ational system as it affects democracy,
to xamine present democracy as affect
ing education. and to consider both educa.
ton and democracy in the light of huma>
experience, IN order that we may renew
our zeal for our country ana our oei.rI ~
humanity.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Where Russians Are Retreating.
Rich Territory Invaded, But 1t Is Thought 1mpenetrable-Ger
mans Checked Already.

when the acknowledgements, follow
ing the disorganization of the Russian
armies on the Galician trent, crossed
the Zbrucz river, which separates RUS
Fia from Austria-Hungary, they en-
tered the province of Podolia, which,
next to Moscow, is the most denSelN
populated in the empire. OF this prov
ince the National Geographic society
in a bulletin issued today says:
"Podolia is N of the richest and
most fertile regions in all Russia, and
is about as large as the combined areas
of Maryland and Delaware. 1T lies en-
tirely within what is known as Little
Russia, with South Russia bordering
it on the south, and West Russia on
the north. The Bug river, which crosses
the province from northwest to south,
east, runs parallel to the Dniester,
which forms the western boundary. The
railroad extending from Lemburg to
Odessa crosses the province midway
between~the Bug and the Dniester.
The valley of the Bug is somewhat
higher than that of the Dniester, and
for a great part Of it's course the river
is bordered by Swalnps n woodlands
largely impenetrable to armies. Anoth-
er railroad crosses the province at
right angles to the Lemburg-Odessa
road, while in the southeastern section
there are several other lines.
The climate of the province is rath-
err cool in summer and cold in winter.
The mean temperature of Washington
in January is 80 degrees: that of the
capital of Pedolia is "a. On the other
hand, the mean temperature of Wash
ington for July is II degrees. while that
of Pedolia's capital is 50 degrees. The
average temperature is about that of
Binghampton, N. Y.
Sugar is the leading product Of the
rr0X{nanc n other Cfotn in tho am
pire except Kiev having a larger out
put. A great deal OF grain is grown and
much flour is manufactured. Spirits
and tobacco also are produced in con
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Fruit Production.

The production of apples in this
country during the last six years has
averaged over 6O,OO0.0OO barrels. The
estimated value OF this apple crop for
1913 was S145, 600. 900. The product
of peaches in 1914 was estimated at
81. 10000 0 bushels. and of pears for
that year LOCO, 900 bushels. Consid.
ering all of the hardy fruits of the
North and the tropical fruits of the
South, what Il S bulk is gathered
every year Surely famine and star.
walton cannot come to a country thus
supplied.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06

One Qualification.

Admiral Bradley Fiske was talking
in New York about a naval critic.
'"This naval critic" he said. "rc-
minds me of SwetSon."
"'What's struck Swetsony' "A nan
asked at the club. He failed In medf-
cine, he failed in the law and he failed
in the ministry, and now he's moved
into a $500 fiat in Riverside drive
"'Nell, you see said another man,
'Swetson has started to write magazine
articles ON "Why Men Fail and he's
made Il mighty good thing of 1t. Quail
flied, you know"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06

the other fighter, banging his head, as
his companion forced the apple into his
hand.
ri beet We to the corner.' dared the
donor, darling off at top speed.
The man at the deck looked up at the
talk with him. With u scrap of white
linen she was wipine the silent tears
from her eyes. After the much educated
social worker had left the office he turned
to the girl at the window.
w want YOU" he said. with a strange
genticness in his voice. ut doesn't make
50 much difference about the creden-
tails"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
YOU MAY TRY CuTICURA FREE
That's the Rule-Free Samples to Any.
one Anywhere. &

We have so much confidence in the
wonderful soothing and healing proper
ties Of Cuticura Ointment for all skin
troubles supplemented by hot baths
with Cuticura Soap that we are ready
to send samples on request. They are
ideal for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Breaks Leo in Dream.

New York-In the midst Of a dream
in which she tool her husband for a
MAJ who was chasing her with a knife,
Mrs. Jane Campbell leaped from her
bedroom window on the second floor.
She was removed to Holy Family hos
pital with both ankles fractured and
internal injuries. Her husband was
awakened when she began to scream,
and he tried to keep her in bed, but she
struggled from his arms n ran to
the window,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Henry Schumann-Heink (above) and
August Schumann-Hcink.

Nine. Schumann-Heink, the noted
American singer, has two sons now
serving in the war. The older,
August, is in the German navy.
Henry, the younger, has recently en-
listed in the U. S. navy and may soon
be called to active service in Eu-
ropean waters.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Literal

From the Boston Transcript.
Wife-Can you let me ave a little
money. John?
little?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Too Slow.

Railway Manager-Another farmer
is suing us on account of his cows.
Lawyer-Killed by our trains?
Railway Manager-No: he COM
plains that our passengers are leaning
out of the windows and milking them
az the trains go by"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06

Spots are reported on the sun. Due.
it is presumed, to the war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06

Mushrooms contain a considerable
shells.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06

Briefly Explained.
"You look all tuckered ont. Where
you going on your vacation?'
Been there"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-06
Proof.

Proof.
"That fellow wouldn't lend money to
his best friend. He refused to buy one
of Uncle Sans Liberty bonds"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
u. S. TO CONSTRUCT
ZEPPELIN SHIPS

Washington. Jan. s.-Ordnance and
aircraft Innovations designed from
lines developed by European bellig-
erents have been authorized by both
Army and Navy Departments.
They include Zeppelin type airships.
large calibre mobile rifles and how
itzers TO be mounted on railroad trucks
for the coast defense or hauled by
tractor engines over country roads.
Secretary Daniels announced that
the Zeppelin would be constructed at
once.
Determination to build the craft was
reached after an exhaustive study of
the question OF rigid airships by a
Joint committee OF officials represent
ing the aeronautical branches of both
services. the general staf of the army
and the general board of the navy.
which recommended that construction
be undertaken at once
The recommendations have been ap-
proved by Secretaries Daniels and
Baker and the cost will be equally d.
vided between the army and the navy.
Army ordnance plants already are
building at the watervliet arsenal.
New York. plot guns of the 16 and
l2-inch howitzer type. Plans are prac-
tically completed also for a l4-inch
htgh-powsr rifle with carriage for
mounting on railroad trucks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
FUNERAL OF THOMAS v.
GENTRY THIS AFTERNOON
Widely Known Sales Representative
OF American Locomotive Conn
pany Died Monday Night.

The funeral Of Thomas Wyatt Gen.
try. for years Southern sales repre-
sentative OF the Amertcan Locomotive
Company, whose death occurred at
his home. 1920 Hanover Avenue, Mon
day night will be conducted at 3
O'Clock this afternoon from the home,
Rev. g. H. Lambeth, OF Monumental
Methodist Church, assisted bv Pre-
siding Elder r. H. Potts, D. D.. off,
ciating. The pallbearers will be Hay
s. SeaInans William Mann, r. H. Har-
wood. Cornelius 8, Wells. William H.
Owens, Roger Guilbert and j. NJ.
Thompson
Mr.. Gentry. who was a native Of
Richmond. was sixty seven years of
age. He is survived by his wife. who
was Miss Roberta Lee; by three
daughters. Misses Ethel May, Marian
Page and Mayme A. Gentry. and by
four sons, Thomas Christian, Of Glen
Allen: Wilbur L. Charles D.. and
James A. Gentry, of Richmond.
He had travelled extensively as the
locomotive company's representative.
visiting most OF the countries and
provinces In the Southern Hemisphere.
He was a member of a number OF
social and fraternal orders.
Mr.. Gentry was a son OF Matthew
G. Gentry, Of Goochland, ana Mrs
Julian Ann (Christian) Gentry. of
Charles City County, and brother OF
the late James A. Gentry, one time
Mayor of Manchester. and ut the time
of his death city editor OF the Rich
mond State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
SMALL GIVEN MORE
THAN YEAR OF LIFE

Ossipee. n. H. Jan. e.--Frederick L.
Small today was sentenced to be hang
ed on January Is. 1915. for the muir
der Of his wife. Mrs. Florence A. Small
at Mountain View on September IS
last
Judge John Kivel asked Small II
he had anything to say why sentence
Of death should not be pronounced. In
accordance with the verdict returned
last night.
Il have. your honor" said Small Il
know no more about the crime than
you do am an innocent person"
Clerk Kenison then read the SEN
tence in which Small was ordered by
Judge Kivel confined in state prison
until January Is, 1913, when he is TO
be hanged. The law requires at least
a year and day between the passins
of sentence and It's execution. The
court allowed sixty days for the filing
OF bill OF exceptions,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
THORPE DAMAGE SUIT
TO BE TRIED TODAY

Owing TO the absence OF one of the
attorneys. the damage suit Of Mrs, Mel
lie V. Thorpe against Leo Kidd and
the Richmond Transfer Company
which was 10 have been heard yester-
day In Hastings Court. Part III. South
Richmond, was postponed until this
morning. 1t is understood that all oil
the attorneys will be on hand this
morning ready to proceed with the
hearing.
Mrs Thorpe was the mother OF
Pauline Thorpe, who was killed when
an automobile belonging to Leo Kidd
and In which she was riding, collided
with taxicab. This accident occurred
on the night of September IL, 1910. al
Bsividere and Grace Streets.
This is the second time the case
will come up for hearing, the frst
having resulted In a hung jury. Mrs
Thorpe is seeking slo,eoo for the death
of her daughter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
R|CHMONOER KILLED
IN NORTH CAROLINA
Lemuel c. Garrett, Jr. Meets Instan-
taneous Death When Train Crashes
Into His Automobile.
E,N ROUTE TO JACKSONVILLE
Body Is Expected to Arrive from VIII
mingtOn Tonight and Funeral Ser
vices VIII be Conducted Tomorrow
Morning by DIR. Maciachian.

Lemuel C. Garrett Jr. twenty five
years old. son of Mr. and Mrs. l. c.
Garrett. OF eel East Cary Street. was
instantly killed yesterday when struck
by q train at railroad crossing a
short distance from Wilmington. N. g..
according to information received IN
Richmond last night by his parents.
Although no details of the accident
were given in the message received
here, 1t 10 understood the young man
was crossing the railroad track in an
automobile when he was run down by
the locomotive. His body is said to
have been badly mangled and death
WAS instantaneous. He was accom-
panied by young man from Newark,
N. j.. who also met his death when
the train crashed into the machine.
The bodies were carried to Whining
ton and the authorities of that city
notified Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Of their
sons death. w. Scott Garrett and
Mrs. b. s. Cribble. brother and sister
OF the young man. and DR.. Gordon
Boisseau left Richmond last night for
Wilmington to accompany the body
back to Richmond. 1t Is expected to
arrive here tonight at 7;45 o'clock. and
funeral services over the body will be
morning at 1880 o'clock. Rev H. d.
c Maclachlan. d. D.. pastor of Seventh
Str>ct Christian Church. will be the
officiating minister, and the burial will
be made In Hollywood Cemetery.
Mr.. Garrett Is survived by his par
ents, his young wife. fve-months- old
infant, three brothers. w. Scott, Stacy
F. and Charles c. Garrett. and three
sisters, Mrs. b. S. Cribble, Mrs. Horace
r. Sharp and Miss Loulie Garrett.
Mr.. Garrett was an automobile sales
man and until recently was connected
with the Universal Motor Company. Of
this city. A short while ago the young
man severed his connection with the
Richmond concern to accept a posi-
ton with an automobile sales agency
in Jacksonville. Fla. assuming HIS
duties with the company December s.
It appears that he had been to Will
mington on business for his concern
and was on his way to Jacksonville In
his machine when the accident oc-
cured.
The young man had lived In Rich
mond practically all of his life, and
he was popular in this city. He had
= wide circle OF friends
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
Charged With Kidnapping and
Brutally Beating Kansas City
Lad
ACT DESCRIBED BY
YOUTH DEMONIACAI
Lashed Lad On Bare Back and
Limbs and Held Him Pris-
oner for Renewal of His
Amusement

New York, Jan. s.--Harry K. Thaw.
acquitted of the murder Of Stanford
White. on the ground Of insanity. was
indicted for kidnapping and assault
in the second degree by the grand
Jury OF New York County today.
Fred Gump, Jr., of Kansas City. q
ood-looking boy Of nineteen years
Of age. is alleged to be the victim
OF Thaw's attack in a suite OF rooms
on the eighteenth floor Of the Hotel
McAlpin on Christmas night.
George F. O'Byrne. alleged 10 be
the bodyguard OF Thaw and to have
aided In the kidnapping and forcible
detention of the boy In the McAlpin,
was also indicted. A man arrested
as O'Byrne IN Philadelphia late In the
afternoon by Detective Bernard Flood.
denies that he had anything to do
with Thaw and said that he ts J. A.
Brauer, a travelling salesman
Judge Mulqueen, when the indict-
ments were filed. issued a bench war
rant for Thaw. and Detective Cunin.
Of the district attorneys staff. was
sent TO Washington because of a re-
port received in the district attorneys
Office that Thaw had been seen In
that city. No trace Of the movement t.
OF Thaw were found since he was a
guest at the Hotel Belgravia, Phila-
delphia, on Monday. Someone called
District Attorney Swami to the tele-
phone, said he was Harry Thaw ana
would report at once at the distrlce
attorneys office to answer any emerge
against him.
Meets Lad in California.
Young Gump ts the son OF Frea-
erick Gump, trunk MANUFACTURES IN
Kansas City. and the boy was recent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
VIRGINIA CITIES
WANT REIMBURSEMENT
Rates to States South and Southwest
Not Fair to Jobhers I'm Comparison
to Those Obtaining From Baltimore
and East.

Washington, Jan. e.--The State
Corporation Commission Of Virginia,
acting In behalf of tobbers Of Rich
mond. Norfolk. Lynchburg and other
Virginia cities. today petitioned to In
terstate Commerce Commission for a
readJustment of the freight rates from
Virginia to the States Of South Caro-
lima, Florida. Georgia. Alabama. Ten
nessee, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The Virginia jobbers claim the
freight rates. granted them by the
Southeastern rail lines. are not In pro-
portion to the rates granted Baltimore,
Philadelphia and other Eastern cities.
When these rates were readjusted
in 1905. the advance designated for
the Virginia cities was about doubly
the advance in rates from Baltimore
south
AS an illustration, the Baltimore
tncres--e of only cents p0r 100
pounds, while the Virginia tariffs to
Augusta were increased on an aver
age of about six cents. A number Of
other cases were cited, all G which
show nearly hundred per cent In
crease for the Virginia cities over
Baltimore and other Eastern cities.
The petition sets forth that Baltimore
and other Eastern cities are competi-
tors Of the Virginia cities for the
wholesale. trade in the South. and.
therefore, an adjustment of the freight
rates 10 asked. which will remove ths
discEimiuAtion Against virBtn1A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
Has Accumulated Reserves and
Munitions Supply for Great
Attack from Baltic to Dwinsk
DWINA ISLAND Is
RETAKEN FROM TEUTONS
Attempt to Be Made to Roll Up
Whole German Line and
Thereby Avert Catastrophe
In South Zone

In titanic eleventh-h hour effort to
save her steadily milling southern
line and parry the threatening drive
on Odessa. Russia is hurting VOL
canos OF shell in the northernmost
Teuton front and is sending the pick
OF the Muscovite soldiery into unceas-
ing attacks on a sector of l20 miles,
between the Baltic coast and Dwinsk.
rolling up" of the entire Teuton
left Is the aim. East Prussia is the
goal. The great Russian drive which
early in the war forced the German
legions to sweep backward from the
gates OF Paris and led to the battle
of the Marine, is to be repeated If
the apparent plans Of the Russian
high command materializes.
Have Long Been Planned.
These plans, II seems, have been
under way for months. Vast stores
Of ammunition have been accumu-
lated behind the front between Riga
and Dwinsk, and the bulk OF Russia 3
reserves are concentrated there The
Rumanian defeats failed to divert
either. The psychological moment
was patiently waited for. 1t came
when Falkenhayn's armies moved up
Austrians who on June OF this
year were completely taken by sur
prise when Brusiloff launched his
powerful offensive In the Bukowtna,
the Germans in the north. probab bly,
by aerial reconnaissance work and
constant 'reelers" by rafding detach-
ments, were aware of the Russian
aim and anticipated the offensive. On
January 8, evidently Just before the
Cars forces were to usher In the big
push" the Teutons took the inida-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
M|l|TANTS DECIDE TO
PICKET WHITE HOUSE
Congressional Onion Variety Of Suf-
fragists Will Have Sentinels at
Every Entrance.
DELEGATION WAITS ON WILSON
TO PRESENT APPEAL FOR AID
President Declares That He Is Bound
by Clear Declaration OF Party Plat
form, Which Is Favorable In Main
To Suffrage.

Washington, Jan. s.-Milftant SUI
fragists tonight decided to establish a
permanent picket line of ''silent SEN
tinels" about the White House, fol-
lowing an audience with President
Wilson, which failed to change his
attitude toward suffrage. The Con-
gressional Union for Woman Suffrage
announced that beginning at O'Clock
tomorrow morning. every entrance OF
tho White House will be picketed with
q sentinel bearing suffrage banners
with the inscription:
"Mr. President. how long must wo-
man wait for liberty?''
The President told the suffrage dele
CATION which presented to him me-
MORALS on the "martyrdom" Of ines
Milholland Boksevain that as the
leader of the Democratic party he
could go no further than his party In
bringing about woman suffrage. He
addressed the committee rather sharp
ly, declaring that he had not expected
suffrage appeals.
Select Twelve Scntinels.
The women tonight selected twelve
sentinels to picket the White House
entrances Each banner bearer will
be accompanied by two. militant suf-
fragists. wearing the colors of the
SOH6A CCoiOhoi ohAOu IN one sue Oh
the White House Will be women from
suffrage States, on the other women
from non-suffrage States.
THE President says we must con-
vert his party" said Mrs. Harriet
Stanton Blatch at a meeting of wo-
men after the White House confer
ence. why. he holds the party in
the hollow OF his hand He can mold
1t quickly, but he Is not willing to
lay his finger on the party on behalf
Of the women"
The Congressional Union raised a
fund by subscription to defray the ex-
penses OF their new campaign.
Controlled by Platform.
The President, addressing the suf-
frage delegation. said:
II have not been apprised that you
were coming here to make any repre-
sensations that would issue an appeal
to me. had been told that you were
coming to present memorial resolu-
tons with regard to the very remark
able woman younf cause has lost. ]
therefore am not prepared for any
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
WANTS NEGRO WEST
POINT At RICHMOND
Giles jackson and Rufus Hayes As1cs
Congress To Piace Military
Training School Here.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Washington. d. c., Jan. s.-The
problem OF what to do with the negro
in the plan for universal military SER
vice was brought home to the Senate
Affairs Military Committee today when
Giles Jackson and Rufus Hayes, ne
groes Of Richmond. appeared at the
committees hearing and asked that
a military academy for instruction of
negro army officers be established at
Richmond similar to the West Point
Military Academy, where the white
army officers are, trained.
At this institution Jackson told the
committee negroes could be edu-
Gated to act as officers for negro regi-
ments which would serve excellent
service in time OF need
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10

w. II. Childress was promoted Mon
day night by the fire commissioners
from Grade A to engine man in Com
pany s. to fill the place made vacant
by the death of J. w. Neagle Decem-
Der so w. C. Gin was raised from
Grade to Grade A. in Company 3.
and E l.. Harton. new man. was
appointed TO the position of Grade
b in the same company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
CERARD'S SPEECH
GENERALLY COMMENDED
BY WILLIAM BAYARD HALE

Berlin, via Sayvflle. Jan. 9.--Am-
bassador Gerard's speech on the oc-
oasion OF the banquet given In HIS
honor last Saturday Is generally call
ing forth sympathetic and editorial
comment. The candor with which the
American ambassador set forth the
reasons for the apparent mistrust in
many quarters in Germany and his
emphatic assertion that relations be-
tween the two countries have not been
SO cordial since the founding Of the
empire is a most refreshing effect.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
POLICE SEARCHING FOR
GERMAN SHIP FIREMAN

Richmond police have been request
ed by E. X. Victor, German consul
here. to make search for Conrad
Bohnert, thirty-one years old. a fire.
man OF the steamship Appam. which
was informed at Newport News some
months ago. He wan given permits
sion to leave the ship for a few hours
on January T. and has not been seen
since.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10
TWO MEN SUSPECTED
OF SELLING LIQUOR

On suspicion of having sold liquor.
Artie Anderson, twenty-one and Nick
Misko. twenty four. were taken into
custody last night and lodged in the
First Police Station. The arrest Was
made by Sergeant Detective J. l. witt
shire and Policeman G. P. Smith.
A quart of whiskey was found In
the suitcase of Anderson, Both OF the
men are cooks employed in Rich
mond restaurant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-10

Washington, Jan. 9.-Ambassador
RtAno had no news of the resignation
OF the Spanish cabinet, and disclaimed
knowledge Of the cause of 1t.
In other diplomatic quarters. how
ever. 1t was considered probable that
action was directly or indirectly con-
nected with Spain's attitude toward
President Wilson's recent peace note.