Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 240, 19 August 1914 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 1914

SLUMP III PRICES TO FOLLOW FIGHT SAYS WHOLESALER ; " " ' - ' ''-'-v,''' .r.;." KVith Foreign Markets Cut Off, Local Dealer Sees Signs of a Rapid Fall From Abnormal Rise. Even though the prediction made by It local wholesale dealer today does not come true It Is mighty pleasing to housewives, who for two weeks have shuddered as they gazed at bold headlines, announcing increased prices on all foodstuffs from pepper to peanuts. The prediction made by this wholeBale man was that with few exceptions Increased prices of staples were artificial and that a reaction would set in shortly. He says that the European war In the long run will tend to reduce prices on the majority of staples, and announces that the market has already begun to slide downward. "Take a big majority of the staples canned in this country as an example," said this wholesaler. "American canned goods, especially California fruits, notably prunes and apricots, have had a splendid market in Europe. That market is now closed so the canners must find a market for all their goods here at home. Already there has been a noticeable decrease in many varieties of canned staples. "I also believe there will be a drop In the prices on most kinds of meat, especially beef. England in the past has been a heavy buyer of American beef. She will be able to purchase our beef again as soon as she commands the seas and her shipping is safe, but not in the quantities she has In the past, because money in England will be tight and meats will

be a luxury. The decrease in the European demand for American meats means that the packers will find their market here at home. Argentine Re public, losing a large part of its big European beef business will seen a market for its surplus in the United States. "There will be some staples on Which abnormal prices will obtain because of the European war, but I con fidently believe there will be reductions on enough other staples to offset this." TAILORED COSTUME OF RED SERGE This tailored costume of red serge has the new short coat, with a rather broad band at the waistline. A narrow fold of bright striped velvet trims this band which is finished in front with two buttons of the velvet. The pointed pockets are also of the striped velvet as well as the fold on the cuffs. The collar is flat, ending in broad reVeres in front. The skirt is the plain model with straight lines. "If It's Advertised, It's at Conkey's." If it's advertised go to Conkey's and get it. Better still, to save time and money think of Conkey's first. Any drug store article of merit can be found at Conkey's just as everyone says. If you can't get it at Conkey's, you can't get it anywhere. Following are but a few of them: Sargol, Neroxin, Nozox, Miona and Hyomei, double strength Othine, Thinoids, Optona, P. D. Q., Vivil, Non-Spi and Odorono, Jess Talcum, Parisian Sage, Rheuma, Aspirin, Tango Perfume, Dollar Spex, 69c Alarm Clocks, Croxone, Mercolized Wax and many, many others in other words, "If it's advertised, it's at Conkey's." WE Thank You. Let us develop and print your camera films and plates. Films for sale to suit every make of camera. We Deliver Free and Freely.

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English Troops Entraining For Front at Waterloo Station

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The upper photograph shows English troops resting at Waterloo Station, London, before entraining for their mobilization centers. The soldiers, weary after long marches, were glad to sleep on the station's bare floors. The lower picture shows English troops waving goodbye to their friends and relatives on the station platform as their special trains pulled out.

APPEALS TO BRYAN TO LOJM CRUMP Family of Greensfork Man Wire State Department Emory Thomas Sails. Despite efforts being made by the family, it has been impossible to locate Clifford Crump, son of Dr. C. P. Crump of Greensfork, who left South America two days before the war began on board a German ship bound for a port in France. An appeal was made to Secretary Bryan this morning by telegraph to enlist the aid of the state department in locating the steamship, which the family now fears has fallen into hostile hands and has probably been taken captive. Yesterday a telegram was sent to the offices of the steamship line requesting information concerning the present location of the ship, but no word had been received at a late hour this afternoon. As the means of communication with America are being opened, it is believed that the families of the Richmond people who are stranded in England, France and the countries of the southern part of the war stricken belt in Europe, will soon be able to hear from the tourists. Resume Cable Service. The Western Union Telegraph company has announced that cable communication with all the European countries with the exception of Germany, Austria and Russia can be secured. A cablegram received this morning 1 "THIRTY FEET FROM SEVENTH STREET." ONE-FIFTH Porch Furniture 18x24 All Feather PillowHeavy ticks; special QQ per pair tOC Solid Oak Mission Magazine Rack; 4 shelves, QQ special tOC Solid Oak Mission Hall Trees worth $2.50; J-I 1 A special ...$X-Xs

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POPE HASJELAPSE ROME, Aug. 19. At 5 o'clock tonigh it was denied at the Vatican that the pope was dead. It was admitted however, that he had suffered a relapse, but his condition at that hour was no more unfavorable than in the earlier hours of the afternoon. from Liverpool announced the sailing of the steamer Andrea, on which Emory Thomas, formerly of this city, now of Laporte, Ind., is a passenger. Mr. Thomas has been traveling in Russia, acting as auditor for the M. Rumely company. He had Intended to leave for South America but when the war broke out it was impossible to get passage on any of the ships to that country so he was ordered to return to the United States. The ship will land at Montreal, Canada, August 28, unless delayed on the way. Nothing has ben learned further concerning the whereabouts of the party of Richmond young women touring Germany, who are believed to be in Berlin. No reply has been received by Adam H. Bartel, whose daughter, Gertrude Bartel, is a member of the party. In most Chinese cities the finest shops are those for the sale of coffins. A caterpillar's eyes can see nothing beyond two-fifth of an inch. Extra Special This genuine Burrows feather-weight Card or Lunch Table, 30 inches square, covered either in felt or leather cloth. Sold for $3.00 the world over. Extra special this weekSee them in the window ....... $1.88

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Austrians Threaten Death of Prisoners If Ragusa Is Attacked. BY LEASED WIRE. CETTINJE, Aug. 19. Via Rome and London King Nicholas has been notified by the Austrian authorities that if the Montenegrin army attacks Ragusa a number of prominent Servians and Montenegrins held there as hostages will be executed. AUSTRIANS RETREAT. NISH, Servia, Aug. 19. The retreat of all the Austrian troops that invaded Servia was announced today, by the Servian war office. It also issued this official statement: "The Austrian losses at Shabats were 3,000 killed and 5,000 wounded. After their defeat they were compelled to evacuate all the positions they had occupied in Servia after crossing the Save." BOARD AT MEETING Mordecai Doddridge, Barney Linderman and Albert Anderson, members of the Wayne county board of commissioners, are attending the annual con vention of county commissioners oi Indiana at New Albany. The cenven tion opened yesterday and closc3 tomorrow. he coconut trees of Ceylon are valued at $187,500,000. "THIRTY FEET FROM SEVENTH STREET." ONE-FIFTH Off on all ors SPECIAL ! Solid Quarter Sawed Oak Rockers, upholstered in genuine leather, worth .$8; ( A Off special this week . . fj) Ot9

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LIEGE 111 POSSESSION JF GERMANY ARMY Americans Given Courteous Treatment by Off iciajs and Assisted in Departure. BY LEASED WIRE. BERLIN, via Copenhagen and Lon don, Aug. 19. An official news agency states tnat the forts at Liege have been captured by German troops, and that the city and Its fortifications will be used as a base of operations in the Belgian campaign. It says that some forts were partly demolished by the German artillery, but gives no details as to the fighting or the casualties. Though all the Americans here are anxious to get out of the war zone as soon as possible, there Is no panic among them. They are receiving courteous treatment from both civilians and soldiers. The American embassy Is besieged daily by applications for transportation from the country. They have been listed and tickets for special trains provided by the government to carry them to Holland are distributed in the order of application. The departing Americans will be accompanied by an attache of the embassy to Rotterdam, where they will be able to secure rooms until the departure of liners for the United States. The rush at the embassy has almost worn out Its staff. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard have had little sleep for two weeks. 201 SAILORS DIE ON AUSTRIAN SHIP PARIS, Aug. 19. Two hundred and one men perished when the Austrian cruiser Zenta was sunk by French warships off Antivari on Sunday, it was stated officially here today. The ship ?arried 17 officers and a crew of 285. Only 101 were saved. The enta was outclassed by the heavier French vessels, but her crew put up a gallant fight, before she was sent to the bottom. KAISER MAY GIVE UP CHINESE CITIES PEKIN, Aug. 19. It is reported that the German minister has approached President Yuan Shi Kal with a proposal to surrender Kia Chau and Tsin Tao to the Chinese government. All information is refused at the German legation and confirmation of the report cannot be secured from any official sources. If this report is true it will remove the basis for Japan's demands upon Germany. r,

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".? 2. i RALPH TOMPKINS Ralph Tompkins age 20, of Newburgh, N. Y., who is engaged in a world tour on foot, arrived in the city this morning. He has before him the task of seeing the United States. He has but one leg and is going about the country on crutches. He will sing at the Murray and Murrette theatres Wednesday and Thursday evening. When a lad of four years, he met with the loss of one ot his legs in a railroad accident. The ease with which he covers distances has enabled him to make some remarkable records for long distance hikes, despite the infirmity. He secures his expenses by singing at theatres enroute, singing songs of his own composition. He intends to visit every large city in the United States in the next four years and then travel through Europe. He carries maps with his route outlined on them. Belgium has one public house to every thirty inhabitants. The drink revenue amounts to 1500,000,000, the Belgian workingman being computed to spend two and one-half month's wages in alcohol.

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BETWEEII FRIEIIDS William Remmert, 450 Sonth Four teenth street, night watchman at th Westcott Motor Car factory, is a reteran of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, having served with the Yictoi ious Prussian army. Reports ot recent successes of the French and Belgian troops against the Germans have been as gall and wormwood to the old soldier and the "kidding" he has been subjected to has proved a sever strain on his usual good temper.; ' Monday night one of his old friends. Patrolman Grovelle Bundy. met him at the Westcott factory and Jokingly re marked that Germany was In for a good beating, or something to that effect. This was more than the veteran of the army which had humbled proud France could stand and in a fury rushed at bis old friend. Bundy repulsed the attack as gently as possible and friends of the two men then took a hand in the affair, ending the difficulty. Last night ' Remmert appeared at headquarters and lodged a complaint against Bundy, who was summoned before the chief. Friendly relations were finally restored and Bundy apologized to Remmert, saying that he did not intentionally seek to anger him. Remmert then told Bundy he was sorry there had been any trouble and the two men shook hands and the incident was closed. HOW HELPS SORE, FEET Good-bye sore feet, burning feet, swollen feet, Bweaty feet, smelling feet, tired feet. v; Good-bye corns, callouses, bunions mni raw spots. Ka more shoe tightness, no mon limping with pain or drawing up your face in agony. "HZ" it magical, acts right off. "TIZ" draws out all the poisonous exudations which puff up the feet. Use -TIZ" and for get your foot misery. Ah! how comfortable your feet feel. Get a 25 cent box of "TIZ" now at any druggist or department store. Don't suffer. Have good feet, glad feet, feet that never swell, never hurt, never get tired. -A year's foot comfort guaranteed or money refunded. up to $20 SKIRTS worth up to choice Thurs

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