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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-29
.EX-CzAR's FAMILY WAS
SLAIN COLD BL00DEDLY
Soldier and Correspondent Dspcl
Doubts OF Reds Massacre of
Royal Prisoners.
[By Associated Press.I

LONDON, August 2S.-All possible
doubts that former Emperor Nicho-
las of Russia and his family were
assassinated in tho basement OF their
prison house at EkaterinburE on the
night OF July l6. 1918, seems to be
dispcllcd By the accounts OF two in
dependent Investigators which are
published hero. One is printed by the
London Times and was written by its
former PctroErad correspondent.
Robert Wilton. The other appears in
the magazine. Nineteenth Century.
and Is from the pen OF Captain Fran
els McCuilagh, Of the British army.
Who before the war was a widely
known newspaper correspondent.
Both spent several weeks at Ekatcr-
ihburB. and talked with natives and
soldiers who witnessed the affair
through the windows OF the ill-fatnd
mouse. Both writers agree on the
important details OF the story.
The victims OF the massacre, they
say. numbered eleven. being the for
iner Emperor. his wife, son and four
daughters. DR.. Bothin and three
servants. The assassination was ar
ranged by furovaki. the jailcr in
charge OF tho deposcd royal family
and was carried out by twelve sol
dters. Tho Timcs account says these
men we're Let's. but Captain McCul-
!ash declares they were Magyars.
who had been placed on duty instead
or Russian guard because the Boil
Shcvists feared n Russian could not
he trusted for the work.
Captain McCullagh's story says all
tho doomed party except Nicholas.
"ere on their knees. crossing them
selves. as Yurovski shouted tho or
der FOR the execution OF Nicholas
Romanoff. the bloody. and all his
family"
Tho former Gear then stepped
quickly in front Of his wife and chill
drcn. saying something which could
not be heard and was shot by Yurov-
SKI. Then the remainder OF the party
was shot down with revolvers and
.htcr tho soldiers bayonettcd the
bodies. he said.
furovski. who had been president
%! the extraordinary commission at
tkatcrinburg, is declared to have
boosted 10 Captain McCuliagh las,
March that he had condemned sixty
persons suspected OF anti-Bolshcv!st
sentiments. and Is quoted as saying:
What are sixty nrn?"
After the assassination of Nicholas
land his family. Yurovski. 1t Is as
serted. FASTENED 10 Moscow to report
the details 10 N!kolal Lcnine, the
SoisheVist Premier. According 20
captain McCullagh, he was promoted
TO be commissioner OF life insurance
IN the province OF Ekaterinburg, and
occupies the most handsome housc in
the town. which was conHscated from
merchant. Even the Bolshevists OF
the city. however. are declared to
shun him.
On the square overlooked By En-
peror Nicholas last prison. tho Boil
shevist local government has placed
large sign. bearing tho words:
square OF National Vengeance" II is
said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-29
LeEionnnIre. 10 Dance.

Invitations were sent to members
OF the American Legion. Richmond
Post No. I. yesterday to tho dance
to DO given at the Country Club n,
Virginia Friday. September 3. in
honor or the visiting delegates to the
second annual convention O: the yir-
Members have been reouestcS -
write 10 the Richmond Post express.
ing their opinion on such questions
as the Bonus and War Risk Insur-
some Idea as TO the indiyidua i
opinions OF the legion members. Such
letters are requested to be sent in
before next Wednesday. '''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-29
Soy Bean Flouria h es.

The Virginia SOY bean has given
the best results, and efforts in the
last year have been to promote the
growth OF this variety, according 20
the agricultural bureau of the Rich
mond Chamber o! Commerce. w II.
FERGUSON. OF Dumbarton. who has
been growing SOY beans under the
direction OF the bureau. reported that
the variety has been unusually sue
ccssful and tina: he recommends 1t
TO other farmers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-29
Special Clearance Sale
Sash Curtains
49c, 6oc, 79c

Marquisette and Scrim Curtains, all
ready to hang, dainty and attractive as
can be. Some are plain styles, while
others have neat edging. Three lots in
Cream, Ivory and White at prices above.
Beautiful line of Newest Curtain Nets
will be on sale tomorrow, in Beige, Ivory
and White. These are unusually CO.
good values at, per yard UJC
Excellent quality in Double-Face Terry
Cloth, that makes such ideal winter
owe overdrapes' to be sold at per ST 40
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-08-29

At such low price every one can afford
one of these splendid Dresses. A limited
number that sold from $500 to $3.50, in
most charming styles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
ROMANCE

So Mark and /, sweethearts Of IA
years ago, stood and stared at each
other. l saw his too-red face, the rolls
OF fat around his jaw, his slack mouth,
his small greenish eyes. / saw the
fat waisuine, the fiat chest, the stubby
feet
And he saw-an old woman. The
cnce golden brown hair was colorless;
the fresh skin sallow with the sallow-
ness that years and neglect and gener-
al lack of interest can produce. he saw
wrinkles around my eyes and mouth.
sagged cheeks, the look that never ex-
poets anything new nor anything
more from life. He saw me dressed in
plain brown muslin dress, cut in the
queer basque affected by old ladies'.
with hat that would have made a
caricature Of any woman. Fourteen
years ago a girl-today, how terribly
old woman! And only So!
agreed did not particularly want
the lemonade, which was sure to be
sour. But 1t was something to do.
We walked over to the bowl and
worked our way near enough to be
handed glass each. Mark swallowed
three in succession, then ate four
pieces of layer cake. Then, apparently
feeling much better, he turned from
the chattering crowd.
You don't eat much" he comment.
ed. as put my plate with half finish
ed piece of cake on 1t, back upon the
table
You always did eat like a bird.
remember it now" He seemed pleased
at recalling this. fact. Look here,
Enid, I've gone and forgotten most Of
the folks here. You stick around near
me and tell me who they are
'Twouldn't do to seem to forget people
So"
That kept me near him for an hour
or more. All Henly Falls was at the
function and many relatives from the
country near by, so there was a large
~ycrowd. The room was intensely hot
1and the Japanese paper lanterns swing.
ing from the lines of electric lights
only seemed to make the heat worse
The noise of talk and laughter was
much too big for the comparatively
small hall
In crowds, have noticed since that
the larger the place, the more musical
does the buzz Of human conversation
become. thousand people under one
roof produce a sound like the droning
OF gigantic bee. But hundred or
30 are not pretty to. listen to. Pres
emily my head began to ache.
Finally Esther and vi came up, and
vi was introduced.
We'll. I wouldn't have known you"
Mark said to her as he had said to us
before. when I left here you were
baby, and now look! A regular young
lady. grown up. I'll bet you have a
lot Of beaus."
"A lot Of notions" Esther grumbled
but good-naturedly.
vi turned pink. and looked anything
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
QUALIFIED SOLDIERS TO BE
GIVEN COLLEGE QUOTATIONS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2-Opportun-
ity to obtain college educations soon
will be given to men OF the United
States army, the war department has
announced in making public n plan
whereby it will be possible within the
next year for more than 100 qualified
soldiers to lay aside their uniforms
and enroll as students in as manv
colleges. The department described
the project as "a definitely conceived
plan to make the army an organization
of the fullest educational opportunity.
and to offer soldiers the same chance
for mental Improvement which they
might secure in civil life"
Thirty-eight colleges and universe
ties, the department stated. have
agreed to furnish tuition and other
aid to soldier students: fifty-two have
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

should the girl suggest going to a
show or something of that sort, or
should that be done when he comes
BROWN-EYED SUSAN.
When young man asks a girl for
a date but does not suggest a theatre
or any other form of amusement, he
expects to call upon her and spend
the evening in her home. She should
be prepared to entertain him there
with her conversation, music, reading,
or in any way she thinks he would
enjoy. She absolutely should not ask
when he has asked to call
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l have been
going with the boys for about a year,
and have several boy friends. One l
went with few times last summer,
but l didn't like him and so quit
going with him. After that he came
somewhere, but l didn't go with him.
l refused him several times, but he
still comes to see me and | don't
want him to come any more
People have told me he is crazy
about me and he acts like it, too He
gets jealous if I go with anyone else
What can l do to get him to stop
coming to see me? DOLORES NJ.
You had better tell the young man
that it is useless for him to ask you
to go with him because you will not
Sometimes repeated refusal has its
effect, but in your case the young
man seems to lack sensitiveness TO
such an extent that he needs a blunt
statement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
A SWEETHEART AT THIRTY
oSoTy OF Z "0StATS TRANSPORTATION
BY MARION RUBINcAM

but pleased at the awkward compli-
ment. knew how annoyed she really
was-any girl would be, if she is in
love with one man SO such that she
cannot see any others. And vi was in
love, as alone knew.
Time flies" Mark observed, as
though he had originated that remark.
Il guess we're getting on, Enid, aren't
we?"
So there it was again, had it from
my sister-in-law. in her outspoken
comments on my looks and age. |
had it from my brother more or less
indirectly. had it from Laura, spite
fully. And now my old sweetheart
was commissioning me on my age!
Finally the party broke up and start
ed home. The family were ready to
walk; the school was not so far away
from our house. Laura and Charlie
had started off ahead OF US, and Esther
was saying a last goodbye and assem-
bling our guests when Mark came
up.
Room for one in my flivver," he
said and took my arm to help me in.
He drove along the village streets
slowly.
Used to go buggy riding in the old
are better these days. Got a nice house
too, better'n the one | used to have
here. Got a good business too"
I wondered why he should tell me
this. But l made some answer to
show I was interested.
Yep, used to drive in buggy, got
car now" he repeated. Want to
come for ride with me day after to-
morrow
Why. yes-unless Esther needs me
TO help" I answered.
"All settled then, you'll 60" His
tones were crisp and curt, like those
OF a new and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. gro
Gerry clerk, so | heard.
We arrived at the house, Mark
stopped his car, and sat still at the
wheel. got out, unassisted.
See you day after Tomorrow" he
said, and drove off.
So. after IA years. a man had asked
me to drive with him, And it was the
same man, the one who had been so
devoted, so awkward, and vet so az
fectionate in those distant days.
should have been flattered, thrilled.
should have felt like young girl
again. But I wasn't bit interested.
Romance! Was it necessary to
youth alone? Did it stop with the
thirties-or in the twenties? Is
everything sweet and sentimental
over with the first wrinkle?
He had been handsome youth, so
thought. | had been pretty girl. so
he thought. He was fat and bald and
40, and complacent. I was shriveled
and wrinkled and So, and hopeless.
Was there an element of romance
there?
| thought not-and somewhat de-
pressed, | turned from the gate and
walked up to the porch.
TOmOrrOW-Vi'S Affair
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
CHICAGO SUB TREASURY
is CLOSED BY HOUSTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Discon-
tinuance of the sub-treasury at Chi
cago at the close of business. Wed
nesday. Nov. 3. was ordered Monday
by Secretary Houston.
NJ. Houston also announced that
the federal reserve bank would be
prepared on that date to handle all
exchanges of paper currency and
United States moneys. All outstand-
ing gold certificates issued by th,,
assistant treasurer of the United
states in charge of the Chicago sub
treasury will be received for payment
by the reserve bank or by the treas
urer Of the United States.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
new JERSEY VOTES
STUFFED IN BARRELS
BECAUSE OF CROWDS

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-The use Of
barrels for ballot boxes was one of the
eXpedients adopted at some of the
polling places in New Jersey, as a re-
suit of the greatly increased vote due
to suffrage. 1t was indicated that
owing to the large number of women
registrants throughout the United
states the same congestion prevailed
elsewhere. In Boston the polls were
! kept open until 5 p. m. instead of at
4 o'clock. In Georgia, except in the
county seats, the polls were to close
at 3 p. m, and in county seats, al
6 o'clock.
Voting is going on today in more
than 100000 election precincts in the
4S states, in three of which, North
Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia,
the polls close at sunset.
Difference in Closing.
The hours at which the polls will
close in the various states is as fol-
| lows:
Alabama. 6 p. M, cities; 5 p. m,
towns and country. Arizona, 6 p. IN.
Arkansas, $50 p. m. California, Z
p. m. Colorado, 7 p. m. Connecticut,
6 p. m. Certain towns p. m. by spe-
cial legislation).
Delaware, 6 p M Florida, $40
p. m. Georgia, 6 p NJ, county seats;
8 p. m. elsewhere. Ihaho, 7 p. m. H.
linois, p. m. Indiana. 6 p. m.
Iowa, s p. m. Kansas, p. m. Ken
lucky, 4 p. m. Louisiana, p. NJ.
Maine. p. m. Maryland. 6 p. M, city
of Baltimore; p. m. outside. Mass
achusetts, s p. m, limit: optional 70
close earlier; Boston, 4 p. m. Michi-
gan. 5 p. m, rural; p. m. cities.
Minnesota, 9 p. m. Mississippi. 6
p. m. Missouri. 6 p. m Montana. 6
p. m. Nebraska. s p. m. Nevada. 6
p. m. New Hampshire. p. m. New
Jersey 7 p. m. New Mexico, p. m.
New York, 6 p. m. North Dakota.
9 p. m. North Carolina, sunset
Ohio, $50 p. m. Oklahoma, 6 p. m.
rural; Z p. m. cities. Oregon, p. M.
Pennsylvania, Z p. N. 3 Rhode Island
Z p. m, cities; s p. m, in towns.
South Carolina, p. n. throughout the
state; s p. m. Charleston. South Da-
ota, p. m. Tennessee, p. M, cities;
p. m. country districts.
Texas, 7 pm. Utah, p. m. Yer
mont, 6 p. m. Virginia, sunset.
Washington. p. m. West Virginia,
sunset. Wisconsin. 5 p. m. Wiscon
sin, p. m. Wyoming, I p. m.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
Vast Deficit Expected
By Foreign Government
(By AssOciated Press.

VIENNA, Nov. "A deficit govern
ment for the current year OF 13,O00,-
0O0,0 crowns is admitted by the FL
nance Department. Other estimates,
however. place it at a much larger
figure. in view of the constant de-
mands of state employees for increased
wages and allowances which the gov
eminent must concede.
Replying to a delegation Of civil ser
wants the government admitted that
there were $4,000 employees on the pay
roll at present than were covered in
the estimates. Also 1t was confessed
that it was next to impossible to re.
duce the list and throw these people
into the ranks of the unemployed with
the approach of winter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
KNIT ERRANT KILLED
TRYING TO AID WOMAN

CHICAGO, Nov 2.-Chester Bevins
was shot twice and killed by Police
man j. r. Norris yesterday when he
interceded for a woman with whom
Norris was struggling. Norris, who
was in plain clothes, had been elected
from a cafe owned by Al Tearney
for being disorderly.
According to the police, Bevins was
passing in his automobile and seeing
Norris attack the woman. Mrs. Anna
Dixon, rushed to her aid. receiving
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
WOMAN'S THROAT CUT BY
WINDSHIELD IN CRASH

CHICAGO, Nov. Erred Small
horns car hit a safety island" OH
Michigan boulevard yesterday, swerv,
ed and struck another car with such
force that Mrs. Smallhorn was thrown
against the windshield and her throat
slashed. She AID. The police ar
rested Smallhorn. EWErlu
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

The Chicago subtreasury is the sec
ond to be ordered closed by Secretary
Houston, the subtreasury at Boston
having been closed two weeks ago.
pursuant to legislation passed by con-
gress.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

two bullets above the heart.
Norris is supposed to have been IN
toxicated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

signified their ability to grant tuition
at reduction in fees. and seventy
four others have the matter under con-
sideration
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

arms open to me. But mother drew
down the shade and we flew along
hate life now.
Ito be continued)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
Heart Problems

Dear Mrs. Thompson: When
young mas asks a girl for a date and
does not say n>>~- to spend the evening
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
Gets 28 Eggs A Day
Now, From 81 Hens
c. c. White, WeII-known Breeder,
Tells How. Costs Nothing to Try.

II gave Don Sung to "a utility Buff
Orpingtons and the egg yield increased
and 1 am now giving it to ali my hens
reGularly."=Chas. C. White. Mgr, Cherry
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

Hill Farm, FIackville, Ind.
Mr.. White Is the we'll
known bree der and ex-
hibitor. He wrote the above
letter in December, after his
test had shown a gain of Fl
eggs a day from "a hens.
We will make you the same
hix,, Lara L. La
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

Give your hens Don Sung and watch re-
suits for one month. If you don't find that
it pays for itself and pays you a good
profit besides, simply tell and your
money will be cheerfully refunded.
Don Sung (Chinese for egg-laying) is a
scientific tonic and conditioner. 1t is easily
given in the feed, improves the hens
health and makes her stronger and more
active. 1t tones up the egg laying organs.
I'D gets the eggs, no matter how cold or
/ tho weather.
Don Sung can be obtained promptly from
yrur druggist or poultry remedy dealer. or
send S1O4 includes war tax for a pack
ny. by mail prepaid. Burrell Digger Co,
PA Columbia Bldg, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03
Secondary Causes

OF COURSE, THERE ARE
secondary or contributory causes
Of disease, but these would not
exist to do harm without the
primary cause in the spine.
Hence responsibility for rheuma-
tism cannot be laid directly. for
example, to the kidneys, blood,
tonsils, etc, because disturbed
nerve energy first exists to &C
count for failures of an organic
or functional character. The
logical thing TO do in any i'm
pairment of the health is to work
to the end of restoring normal
nerve circulation by adjusting
the spine to release the impinged
nerves.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-03

You have no idea how satisfactory
is Pyramid until you use it. Try II
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-08-05
GREAT ENGLISH LECTURER TO.
CPEAk ON FRANCE.

France-the greatest history max.
ing country III the world! The hand
of life, love and laughter, of tragedy
ard misfortune. Truly, France and
her future will make an interesting
@tOry. And Englands great lecturer,
Ir. Percy Allen, is perhaps, better
fitted than any other man to speak on
this subject. Mr. Allen knows France
her cities, villages, history, and he
recognizes the problems of her future.
He has keen insight, humor and
sympathy for his story, all of which
is an effective aid to the presenta-
ton Of his wonderful lecture, "rhe
Future of Devastated France" With
over 200 brilliant pictures, the prob
lens confronting our glorious ally are
set forth in a manner easily under
stood by old and young.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-08-05
On of the recent patrons of

On of the recent patrons of
the Y NJ c A, lady from Boston
when paying her bill, asked if
she could have the priveledge
Of making a small gift to our
boys club, as she, the evening
previous, had been informed
of the existence Of the Club.
She presented to the Club $10.-
90 to be used as
for a boys library as she is to
name the first book. This is a
good suggestion to friends of tn
boys.
The Tennis and Volley Ball
Courts are now ready for use
and the members are getting
ready to get busy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-08-05
Real Base Ball-"Y"
Juniors at Groveton

With Dick Boyce in the box
and Stanley Seymour behind
the bat, and splendid support
by Castonguay on first, GerouX
on second, Lefebvre' at second,
Melcher S S, Lawrence right
field, Stevens centre f., Barnes
and Bailey, subs left, a fast
gme was played. There was
no delay or lack of excitement
and good playing from the be-
ginning to the finish. The
home team was jubilent, aX-
pecting the gmae up to the 9th
inning, and our boys then said
that kind of business must top
right there, and going to bat
the first half of the ninth, made
four scores. The home team
made a good start on the finish
and run in two scores, then soon
had the bases full, then getting
nervous, our boys said stop, and
they did and the game was ours
by one score.
Bulldogs 0 O 2 0100 2-6
Y NJ C A-2 Q 1 5000 04-7
The Groveton team is a fine
cordial bunch of lads and gave
our boys a cordial reception
and good time.
The second game was play
ed at Island Pond with a score
22--7 in Island Ponds favor.
We were to play boys of our
size but the camp manager put
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-08-05
EAST CONCORD

Miss Bertha Campbell has re
turned to her home at Summers
worth, Me-, after spending the
past six weeks with Mrs Elroy
Fisk.
A little daughter, Helen, came
Sunday to the home of Mr. and
Mrs Clay in Perkins.
Mr. and Mrs A c Grant of
Windsor are spending the
week with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs Levi Fisher and other
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Craw-
ford of Windsor, were over Sun
day guests of their parents, Mr.
and Mrs Horace Briggs.
Miss Bernadine Sargent of
Island Pond, who has spent the
past two weeks with Mrs j G
Warren, returned to her home
Saturday. "0 aS'e'ssEagSf
Mrs Nellie Libby and son,
Bryan, of Gorham, N H, are
stopping two weeks at the
home of her uncle, Bennie Say
er.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-08-05
O F Lecture

The Complimentary and il
lustrated leture for the benefit
OF the fndy pendent Order of
Foresters Vas held as advertis-
ed, last Wednesday eve., July
2l, with R L Kinney Of Ant
Werp, N Y presiding, assisted
by E T Manney, D S c R of Vt.
proved we'll attended and ap-
preciated entertainment and
can not help but have it's good
influence for Court Island Pond
Brother Kenney has his work
at heart, and gave a fine show
ing of what has been done and
is still being done, when there
is a willingness to work."