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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
EFFECTS OF THE DROUGHT.

1t was reported by an old waterman
las, week that Il shark attempted to pull
man out OF bateau off Cockpit
Point; also that crabs we're appearing a
short distance south OF Alexandra, and
that some had been seen in Hunting
Creek. 1t ia now positively ayerred by
some persons who pend much OF their
time on the river front that crustaceans
have been seen during the past few
days in the river at the foot of Wilkes
street. A soft crab, which had been
left by the rcceding tide, was caught at
the old transfer slip Of the 3. q 0. r.
r. this morning. Should the present
drought continue much longer, the
water is liable to become brackish as
high up as this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
MANS HEAD ALMOST SHOT OFF


With his head almost shot from his
body, John Mclaughlin, who prac-
tically had the management Of the
farm OF Mrs. J. A. Starr near the shore
in PIatt avenue, West Haven, Conn.
was found Saturday night in the barn
Of the Starr farm, and Mrs. Starr is
now held without bail, pending the in
quest which was started yesterday by
Eli Mix, the coroner.
Mrs. Starr's husband has not lived
with her for some time on account Of
domestic differences said to have been
caused by Mrs. Starts attentions TO
Mclaughlin.
Just when the shooting occurred is
not known, but about six O'Clock
Saturday evening Mrs. Starr ran across
the street to the home of Lewis G..
Peck, shouting Johns dead! John S
been shot"
She took Mr.. Peck to the barn, and
there lay McLaughlin's body. Mrs.
Starr was questioned by the coroner,
and when the gun which had been
used in killing Mclaughlin was shown
to her she broke down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
DUAL REPRESENThT|V
Movement For Separate City And
County Representatives In The
House of Delegates.

Robinson Moncure, delegate from
Alexandria city and county in the leg
islature, will at the next session intro
duce bill in the House OF Delegates
providing for the election OF delegate
from Alexandria city and one from
Alexandria county.
Representation IN the legislature is
based upon population, and, under
present conditions, it is believed no diff
ficulty will be met in carrying out the
movement referred to above. In by
gone years there were two delegates in
the legislature from this city and
county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
STRAINED RELATIONS
OVER MOROCCO.
France Eand Germany as Far Apart
as Ever---Ominous Silence of Ger
man Foreign Office.

Berlin, July 24.--The third week OF
the negotiations between France and
Germany over Morocco began today
with the two countries further apart
than ever. The very silence OF the
German foreign Office is considered
here as being ominous and indicative
Of strained relations between France
and Germany.
Germany apparently is sitting
tight" upon whatever demands have
,, been made upon the French government
in return for retiring from Morocco.
Official circles in Paris have been as
non communicative upon the status Of
the negotiations, newspaper articles
regarded as inspired, declaring that
France will not even consider Ger
ny'sproposition. 1t seems someone
must back down.
The speech of Chancellor Lloyd
George at the Lord Mayors banquet
in London last week, is regarded here
as having been designed to "stiffen
Frances backbone. The Hamburger
News. however, declares that the
world no longer is intimidated by the
swish Of the lions tail as it formerly
was. ;"
The Berlin Neuste Machrichten
refers to Lloyd as radical agitator, !"
whose utterance will nos affect Ger
many's attitude.
The German press is remarkably un-
animous in urging the government to
stand firm. The Pan German section OF
the press openly advocates war to up
hold the empire's rights and dignity
protect its interests.
London, July 24.-The public is.
again hysterical over the Moroccan
situation. Following period Of in
creasing nervousness extending over
several days, crop OF the widest
rumors were industriously circulated
today.
1t was insisted in many quarters that
either France or Germany had ac-
tually declared war. Another report
had feet OF German warships seen off
the east coast of England, and it was
declared that Germany, resenting the
attitude taken by David Lloyd George
in his recent speech of warning"
planned diplomatic break with Great
Britain.
It was announced upon authority"
today that the government is not ap-
prehensive of the outcome Of the nego-
tiations over Morocco, and that the
sharpest eye is being kept on develop
ments.
The stock market so far has re-
Trained from seizing on the war
rnmors," as basis for wild sales, and
the tone is neutral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
Fighting in Persia.

Tabriz, Persia, July 24.-Mohammed
Ali Mira, the deposed Shah, charging
upon Teheran to regain his throne,
defeated strong government force
beyond the Elburse Mountains. ac-
cording to reports received here today
The government troops are reported to
have sustained heavy losses. As a
result Of the former Shah's first victory,
many followers are fiocking to his
standard. Astrabad, one OF the most
important cities in northwestern
Persia, and the province OF Kermansha,
are said i have declared for Moham :
med'Ali Mira.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
VOLUME CXU.--NO. 172
Start Home Now and Join the Ranks
of the Independents.

Never has it been easier build than right noW-money plen
u and seeking legitimate channels And there no enterprise
more worthy than home building 1t the purse strings OF
the banker quicker anything else because means tn you
have decided part of the community Snc you
live almost before start you find the o"nershp ot
home significance. Start it oday-you be gau you
do and sorry you don When you're ready to tax umoer
we'll be waiting you because have Just the LUMBER you
viii need besides suggestions that be helpful to you
without any extra charge.
w. A. Smoot & Co, Inc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
M, P. CHURCH CROWDED.

When cards announcing the deter
mination of the local Ministerial AS
sociation to hold union services during
the prevailing hot season were dis
tributed to the church-goers on Sunday,
June 25, it was specifically announced
that the continuance Of these services
longer than through July would depend
upon the pleasure of the public as ex-
pressed by their attendance. Every
service has been we'll attended and it
was decided last night by Rev S. S.W.
Rosenberger and W. F. Watson, the
only two OF the four ministers concern
ed who are 10 the city, that these SER
vices would be continued through
August according to the schedule on
the announcement cards. The Metho-
dist Protestant Church was filled to its
capacity last night, chairs having had
to be put in the aisles to seat part Of
the congregation Rev. W. f. Wat
son, pastor of the First Baptist
Church delivered sermon on Rea-
sons for Loving Jesus" of which he
gave four. Next Sunday night Rev.
Mr.. Rosenberger will preach at the
First Baptist Church.
Owing to the absence of the pastor,
Rev. II. NJ. Canter, from the city on
his annual vacation, the pulpit of the
NJ. E. Church, South, yesterday morn
ing was occupied by Rev. NJ. V. Tudor,
of Washington.
Rev. Mr.. Leach OF Washington yes
terday morning preached at the Trinity
NJ. E. Church in the place OF Rev. G..
A. Luttrell. the pastor. who is away
from the city on his vacation.
Mr.. R. E. Lee Tyler gave very in
terestiug talk on Lessons from theAni-
mails" at the meeting or the c. f. Society
OF the M. P. Church yesterday evening.
There will be \ business meeting ofthe
same society Friday evening at 1:3O
O'Clock.
For the second Sunday in succession,
Rev. John W. Stag, D. D., Of Wash
ington, occupied the pulpit OF the
the Second Presbyterian Church yes
terday morning and evening.
The Shepherds Psalm was the
subject of Rev. S. W. Rosenberger's
sermon at the NJ. P Church yesterday
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
CORPORATION COURT.
TJudge [. G Barley. presiding.


Michael J. Colbert, ct al, rs. Wash
ington National Building and Loan
Association, of Washington, D. c.. d.
cree appointing C. Harry Iohe, re-
ceiver in connection with money de-
posted BY Stoddard and Stuart, re-
ceivers in the Virginia Sale Deposit &
Trust Corporation.
Sarah Tyler vs.. Lucy Tyler, ct ais.
decree directing Minnie Webb to turn
over property to purchaser.
Robert Palmer and Walter A. Butler,
we're confirmed as trustees OF Alfred
Street Baptist Church in place and
stead of Beverly Diggs and Robert
Gaines, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24

Officer Campbell killed two dogs on
south Fairfax street this afternoon.
One OF the dogs had previously bitten
a child.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24

IT. r. ELLIS, Mount Vernon, beSs 10
L advise his customers that ne mas
received his new line Of ALEXANDRIA
POSTCARDS. Send in your ORDER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24

Ladies $3.50 and s4.O0 Pumps and
OSfords. Clearing price $500, ]. A.
Marshall & Bro. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24

Mems fine Oxfords $3.50 $500 and
$500 grades. Clearing Sale Price So. so
J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
! Coke Wood
Coal

Order YOUR Coal before the advance at
,owsat Summer prices. Best quality,
nrompt delivery and bottom price.
Phone %. DEW AITSHEsoN. io7 south
val STRAIT i~A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24
Store Closes $50 ?. m
Saturdays Excepted
Swan Bros.
King and Pitt Street.

$1.OO Childre e MS
White French Lawn
Dresses, sizes 3 to 3
years, reduced to
each 69c.
$50 Children's S
White French Lawn
Dresses, sizes 2 to 8
years, reduced to
each CSC.
$3.50 Misses White
Lawn Dresses, s,ze. 8 to IA
years, reduced to each e8c.
SI.9S Misses White
Dresses, size 8 to / 4 years,
reduced to each sl.25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24

| TELEcRAPH|c SERVICE.
The Gazette receives the full tele-
graphic service of the United Press
up to $50 p.m.every afternoon. In ad-
dition it has special correspondents in
Washington, Richmond and Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-24

Detective Scharer and the ether de-
tec,ivcs today took up another clue:
They believe they are on the tfall OF
another woman. formerly employed IN
the Bea,tic store, who will be used to
rcfute any character testimony the de-
Tense may produce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
WISHES HE HADN'T.

A story is being told OF a Rock
Islander who is noted for the tenacity
with which he grips his nickels and
the infreQuency with which he visits
his church. Not long since this gen
tleman conceived that it would be a
capital joke TO place temptation in
the way of a faithful church-going
neighbor. So one Sunday, when the
latter was on his way home from
worship the scheming one beckoned
him in and coaxed him to take a
drink of whisky. AS he had hoped,
the neighbor took the bait and seem
ed to like it. The joke was so good
that the plotter told a few of his
friends about it and next Sunday he
tried the same scheme and with the
same results. So he told a few more
friends about it and chuckled a great
deal to himself The third Sunday
the churchgoer did not wait for an
invitation, but came right in and got
his drink. The fourth Sunday he did
the same. Then the joke began to
work the other way. Sunday after
Sunday since the tempter has been
watching his stock of flicker" grow
less and the relish of his neighbor
grow greater and now it has come to
pass that he is heartily sick of his
little Joke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18

to disguise the identity of the thing
they were actually taking, but, this
aside Kansas has long been known
as the state OF "donts'' and it is not
surprising that a few more are to be
added to the list of which a partial list
is said 10 be as follows:
Don't balance peas on your knife.
Don't eat potatoes with spoon.
Don't pick your teeth with fork.
Don't eat pie SO ravenously r1at it
will get in your ears.
Don't tie your napkin round your
neck as though you were getting a
shave.
Don't dip your soup into your vest
pocket.
Don't make the extraction of soup
from a spoon sound like escaping
steam.
Don't leave your spoon in your cot
fee and run the risk Of knocking your
eye out.
Don't butter your bread with your
thumb.
If a man will live up to all the pro-
hibitions and inhibitions in Kansas he
can bid defiance to all the carping
critics who want TO know what is the
matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

City Council Room. Rock Island, H..
Feb. II, 191I-The council met in spe-
cial session at $50 p. m. Mayor Nc
Caskrin presiding and all the aldermen
present except Holzhammer and Utke.
The clerk read the call for the meet
ing, as follows:
Rock Island, Ill. Feb Il, 1911.
M T Rudgren, City Clerk.-Dear
Sir: You are hereby requested to call
a special meeting of the city council Of
the city of Rock Island, to be held on
the nth day of February. 1911, at $50
clock p. m. for the purpose of con
further the Simser charge
relative to the purchase of fire hose.
GEORGE w. MiCASHRIN,
Mayor"
Alderman Simser presented TO the
council a written statement, as fol
lows:
Rock Island. Ill, Feb. Il, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18

ITO the Mayor and Members OF the
City Council of Rock Island, Ill.-Gen-
tlemen: Relative TO the statements
made by me at the regular meeting Of
the city council Feb. 6, 1911, concern
ing the attempted influencing OF the
council in the purchase of fire hose by
the use of money. I desire to state thas
il making the statements | did. | acted
hastily and without due consideration
as to their effect. | realize now that |
made a mistake. and | desire now 70
ask the pardon of this body. To those
members of the council who feel my
remarks 10 be a personal reflection.
hereby apologize. and / ask the coun-
ell TO accept this public apology for
the statements made. | ask that this
be fled by the clerk, and that the coun-
Gil direct It to be spread on the min
utes of this meeting.
Il desire 10 repeat what have here
tofore stated. that / have no charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
OUR WEEKLY STORIES.



a clergyman had been displeased
Nth the quality Of the milk served
i'm. At length he determined TO re-
aonstrate with his milkman for sup
lying such unworthy stuff. He be
an mildly: I've been wanting 10
ee you with regard TO the quality Of
he milk with which you are serving
ne" Yes, SIR uneasily answered
he tradesman. Il only wanted 10
.ay," continued the minister, that 1
Ise the milk for drinking purposes ex-
:lusively, and not for christening."
He came home in the small hours
" the morning, and his loving spouse
confronted him with wrath in her eye
md a telegram in her hand saying.
Here is news that has been waLting
'or you since supper time. He
olinked, looked wise, and, bracing up
against the hatack, felt through his
pockets. murmuring, = left my glass
IS in town" Yes" she replied, with
scathing agony. but you brought the
contents with YOU"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
WINTER IN MICHIGAN.

Charles J. Byrnes of Ishpeming.
Mich, a member of the board Of direc-
tors of the Modern Woodmen, claims
to have heard the following converse
ton in a small town in his home
state:
How long do the winters last in
this part of the country
Cant tell you, neighbor; I've been
here only II months"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Pleasing features were by Sam T.
Bowlby and little Miss Bessie Bowlby.
Feb. l4.-W. II. Whistler of Albany,
Ill, was in the city today
Rebel flags will be on exhibition at
the G. A. r. camp fire at Turner hall
tomorrow evening. The public is in
vited to attend the entertainment, in
which the " r. c. and s. o. V. will
Join with the post
Z. II. Buck, leaves tonight TO al.
tend the state encsmpment of the G.
A. r. which convenes in the state cap
ital city tomorrow
Feb. 17.-Ex-Mayor Henry Carse
has returned from his trip TO Pitts
burg.
Feb. 1S.-A. d. Huesing has gone
east.
Alderman John Ohlweiler left this
morning fer Iowa on business trip.
This is the progressive age. We
have progressive euchre" in Rock Is
land, drive whist" IN New York, and
now Philadelphia has invented the
progressive luncheon
The ferry is being placed in readi-
ness for the seasons traffic, and if
there is a little change TO colder
weather il will be painted. Other
wise. no more work will be done on it,
so that the officers will be able to
bring it into the harbor as soon as the
ice leaves this part of the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
NOT MENTIONING NAMES.

Davenport. Iowa, Feb. IA, 1911.-Edi,
tor of Democrat.-DeaT Sir: Last
Thursday l attended a W. c. T. u
meeting at Mrs. Agnes Stacy's, 531
East Fifteenth, layed off my wraps
and a new pair of gum rubbers with
storm top, paid 81 for them, and when
l went to go home, some one had
taken them and left in the same place
a pair of old gray WORKOUT low rub
bers. EE last, and mine were F last
Now what | want is to insert a notice
III your paper like this: l wish to no
tify the woman that took the new gum
Iubbers at Mrs. Stacys last Thursday
to bring them at once and leave them
on Mrs. Stacy's porch and save herself
from future expense and disgrace. If
not, she will be run down by police or
detective. MRS. J. 2. CULVER,
514 w. Seventeenth street.
Phone 27S6-Y.
If you will not insert this as news,
please add that she is to pay for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
BRUNER ON BITTER.

Sheriff o. L. Bruner has received
the following letter dated at Rock Is
land:
wish to call your at
tention TO the xxx restaurant
in this city, and see what
kind of butter the proprietor is serv-
ing on the tables. To my opinion it
is nothing more than margarine which
the pure food law requires a sign to
show the public what they are served.
/ have had many years of experience
in the butter line and can soon tell
the difference between butter and
margarine. Mr.. Bruner, l wish that
you would kindly look this matter
over and serve the people of Rock Is
land county as you have to date
The letter is signed A Farmer"
There were enclosed two one-cent
stamps. the writer evidently desiring
a reply. The sheriff says he would
accommodate his correspondent will
lingly in the matter of answering the
letter, but he doubts that he would
reach him by. addressing his answer
with the directions furnished In the
letter of protest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
4 MIX IN RAIN STICKS.

Woman. say no more about it. Man
after man has been accused OF bring
ing home an umbrella which he absent
mindedly picked up during the days
routine while az work. But at that he
vas generally even in the end, and
when he lost an umbrella he never has
said a word about II. as far as the rec
ords show. He has been a sport. He
has either bought another umbrella, or
absert-mindedly picked up another to
replace the one which he misplaced
Woman has seldom been accused Of
carrying home an umbrella, though if
the truth were known the tally sheet
probably would show that she has car
ried home as many from sewing club
meetings, etc, as man ever picked up
at his work.
The incident which brings forth this
little squib took place in down town
office this week. where the cashier is
Of the gentler sex. Before it happened
there was no suspicion that one of that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18

President Taft, who admires all hu-
morists and laugh producers. was con
graduating Lew DoCkstader, the ne
gro minstrel, on his genius and fame
Then Lew told Mr.. Taft a story. Jean
Havez was once DoCkstader's press
agent and general manager. One eve
ming, as the two alighted from a train
in a middle sized town in the west
Dockstader reproached Havez with
this: Jean, I'd like to know what
you have ever done for me. Here I
sm paying you princely salary, and
you don't give me any returns for il. 70
why. Lew" objected Havez, greatly
grieved, how can you say that after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18

against any member OF the council
any official of the city in connection
with the recent purchase Of hre hos
by the city council.
Yours respectfully.
y. c. SIISER."
Alderman Thompson moved that IN
signed statement OF Alderman Simse
be accepted by the council. Carried
10 10 /, Alderman Leaf voting IN IN
negative and Alderman Simser bein
excused from voting
Adjourned on motion Of Alderma
Thompson.
NJ T. RUDGREN, City Clerk.
/ hereby certify that the above is
true and complete record OF the Pre-
ceedings OF the city council OF Roc
Island. Ill, at a special meeting hel
Feb. II, 1911. ROY A. SEARS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
ETTQUETTE IN KANsAs

We are beginning to find out the an
swers or several Of them TO the ques-
ton Of William Allen White: What
is the matter with Kansas"
1t. all came out the other day when
request was made by the senior
students Of the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college for the addition of q
course in table etiquette to the college
curriculum. II Ii discovered that Kan
sas has been eating It's soup audibly
for years. Il ought 70 have occurred
70 Kansas that this wouldn't DO be-
cause the state has had Q Law for years
that has compelled It's Inhabitants TO
do their drinking not only inaudibly,
but IN strict seclusion. n may be pos
sihle that the crafty Kansans have
been making 3 noise like taking soup
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
TIP FOR :. HOLMES.

Third ward gentleman has for
some time had reason to believe that
some one was stealing wood from his
woodpile, and as it cost him good mon
ey, he decided to put stop TO II If he
could One day last week he loaded
few sticks of the wood with giant
powder and placed them where he
thought the thief would get them. Thu
next morning there was an explosion
in d neighbours stove that not only
wrecked the stove but that came near
wrecking the whole house. Since then
the gentleman's woodpile has been I'M
molested.-Geneseo News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18

all I've done for you?" "AH you have
done" said Dockstader, has been TO
write a good song for me occasional
~, or give me a little advertising in
the newspapers, or dig me up more
or less bum joke. That isn't enough.
Why, Lew" said Havez. I've made
you the most famous man in the
country: even more famous than the
president. You can't 60 anywhere
without people knowing who you are
the minute your name is mentioned.
Everybody in this country knows Lew
Dockstader, and you owe YOUR fame
10 me" They went 10 the best hotel
in the town, and Dockstader regist-
cred in a bold hand. Lew Dockstad-
er." The clerk looked at him polite
" and inquired, viii you need a sam
pie room, Mr.. Dockstader?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-18
POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENT.

Il fear society is degenerating."
Why so?"
An ape was a guest of honor at q
given by some OF the young
women Of the 400 hundred set In
Ohio"
We'll, you recall the Darwinian
theory? Perhaps that particular sim
ian was an intellectual improvement
over some Of the tops that those girls
have been opening their homes to-"