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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03
SOCIAL AND Personal
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie Of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

Word has been received in Alex
andria from Mr.. William May, who is
on a tour around the world, from
Manila, P. l., where he was shown
many courtesies by Captain Fisher,
u. S. A., brother Of Mr.. Thomas
Fisher of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03
TOMORROW is THE LAST DAY

Tomorrow, May 4, is the last day
on which taxes may be paid to emit
tie a person to vote in the presidential
election which is to be held on Novem
Der 7. The law requires that taxes
must be paid six months in advance
and Thomas W. Robinson, city treas
urer has issued his official notice that
tomorrow will be the last day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

The Automobile Association held a
meeting last night in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce at which bus
mess of interest to the organization
was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Row G.. Saunders has sold to James
NJ. Saunders house and lot on the
west side of Alfred street, between
Prince and Duke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Miss Beatrix Baldwin, of New
gcther with her sister, Miss Gladys
Baldwin, and her brother, Master
Howard Baldwin, will sail the mid
die of this month and will spend the
summer in Berkshire. England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

SPRING EXAMINATIONS.

The State Board Of Education has
fixed upon May 2, 3, and 4, as the
days upon W tich the spring examina-
ton of teach rs will take plcc. All
teachers will take notice and act ac-
cordingly.
Applicanu arc expected TO furnish
their own pens and ink.
w. II. SWEENY,
Superintendent Of Public Schools.
AIoSa"dj1=' Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Moffett; who
have spent the winter in Alexandria,
have moved to Vienna, where they
are occupying a house on Park St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Mr.. William Gaines, of Fairfax
was in the city today on legal bust.
ness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. French en-
tertained last night the Euchre Club,
of which they are members, at their
country place, "Arcturus." Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H.
Kemper, Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Leadbeat-
err, Mr.. and Mrs. George Uhler, Mr..
and Mrs. D. J. Howell, Mrs. c. c.
Carlin, Mrs. Louis Barley, Miss Rose
Macdonald, Miss Philippe Wattles,
Mr.. Won Schoenburg, DR.. Richard Glib
son and Mr.. Edward S. Leadbeater:
The prizes were won by Mrs. D. j.
Howell and Mr.. G. C. Leadbeater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Miss Nettie Studs is the guest OF
Mrs. G. G. Allen, in Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Mrs. J. E. Alexander, who is an
officer of the Virginia branch Of the
United Daughters of the Confeder-
acy, expects to visit Warrenton short
ly, by request of the president of the
State branch, to address the Black
Horse Chapter andtry to renew in
terest in the organization there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Judge J. X. NJ. Norton was in Har-
risonburg this week on legal business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, who has
been visiting in Richmond, has re-
turned to her home in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Mrs. John Brazier, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D. ]. How
ell, has returned to her home in
Charleston, W. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

See the JOLLY BOY MlNSTRELS
Elks Hall, Monday night. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-03

Light Navy Blue, Marine Blue, and
Dark Navy Blue 5U-in. All wool
Storm Serge. a good, sturdy. hard
twisted quality; well woven cloth;
absolutely perfect: no imperfcctlons.
Nice for tailor made suits, separate
skirts, and one piecs dresses. This
staple 100 High grade Storm E0r
Serge is to go at, yard
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
SISTER PRAYS
AS SHE BURNS
Hands Are Extended Upward
in Supplicatien.

Bayonne, N. j., Sept. 6.-With her
arms extended upward in supplication
Sister Stephenia of the st. Joseph Ro-
la Catholic convent stood In the yard
Of the convent with her clothing In
flames and slowly burned to death be-
fore assistance came to her.
The sister was preparing the MONDAY
meal when the gas stove set fire to her
clothing. Rushing into the back yard
she extended her arms in prayer while
the flames enveloped her from head
to foot. Women on the opposite side
of the street saw her and their seams
attracted the attention Of a man who
was passing.
Before he had covered half the inter
vening space her strength failed and
she sank slowly to her knees, still
with uplifted hands. AS he reached
her side she fell forward unconscious.
Others summoned aid while he smoth-
cred the flames with a rug.
Under the administration Of the doc
tor Sister Stephenia recovered con-
seriousness thirty minutes later. She
died two hours later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
EASY TRAVEL FOR PRESIDENT
Coos From White House to Brooklyn
Without Walking $40 Feet.

New York, Sept. 6.-President Taft
performed the unusual feat Of travel
inf from the White House to Brooklyn
navy yard without walking more than
a few hundred feet While his
wrenched ankle is much better and
the equity condition is disappearing,
every possible arrangement was made
8 as to relieve his foot of the strain
of supporting his great weight.
The president left the White House
in an automobile and motored to the
Union station In Washington, where
his special car Colonial had previously
been placed on a siding near the
street. The motor car was run up
to the steps Of the Pullman and all
the president had to do was to step
from his auto to the Colonial.
Arriving here Mr.. Taft was whizzed
across New York to the Brooklyn
navy yard, where his motor car was
run on the wharf where the naval
yacht Mayfower was locked. The
president limped slightly as he ralked
up the gangplanh. Mrs. Taft, who
came down from Beverly on the May
flower, was waiting for him on the
yacht.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
CHILDREN NEED
MEDICAL HELP
Have Physical Defects That
Can be Rsmsdisd.

OF the 20, 00O, 900 school children
in this country, not less than rs per
cent need attention today for ply
steal defects which are prejudiciaI to
health and which are partially or
completely remediable." This is the
finding of DR.. Thomas D. Wood, pro-
fessor of physical education in the
Teachers College, Columbia Univer-
sity, New York, and published for
free distribution by the United States
Bureau of Education.
Careful study of statistics and
estimation Of all conditions leads to
the following personal conclusions"
writes DR.. Wood.
From 1 a to 2 per cent or 100000
of these have organic heart disease.
Probably 8 per cent, 100000 at
least, have now or have had tuber-
culous disease of the lungs.
About 8 per cen or 1000, 900 have
spinal curvature, fiat foot, or some
other moderate deformity serious
enough to interfere to some degree
with health.
Over per5 cent of 100000 have
defective hearing.
About 25 per cent or 100000,
have defective vision.
About 2 5per cent OF 5000, 900 are
suffering from malnutrttion, in many
cases due in part at least to one or
more of the other defects enumerat-
ed.
"Over 80 per cent or 100000,
have enlarged t~onsils, adenoids, or
enlarged cervical glands which need
attention.
Over s per cent of 100000 have
Tin ONE schools as high as SO per
cent?, have defective teeth which are
interfering with health.
Several millions of the children
possess, each, two or more of the
handicapping defects.
About 100 cities In the United
States have as many different organi-
cations for the care of health in the
schools.
THE most important of all our
national is the health of
the people. The most valuable asset
in our capital of national vitality is
the health of the children.
Public education Is the logical, the
strategic, and the responsible agency
of the Nation, of each State, and of
each community for the conservation
and enhancement of child health.
ITO become an effective instru-
ment for the protection and promo
ton of child health is essential that
the school should not only be a san
itary, healthful place for children,
but that the various agencies in pub
lie education should be so organized
that each pupil may be given the
best possible opportunity to escape
weakness and disease and far more
to realize the attainable best In
growth, in development of bie4ogle,
intellectual, moral, social and eco
nomic power"
Look at the prices OF things" as
advertised in today's paper. If you
know values. and have a care for
your purse, these prices will interest
YOU.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06

is an enlightened despot who Is al
lowed a pretty free hand by the
British authorities, and while in Lon
don he amused himself by looking
into The constitutional system. He
was tickled to death by British par
liamentary methods and Immediately
decided to experiment on his own ac-
count. Like a cautious despot, how
ever, he isn't going to allow his sub
tects too much freedom all at once,
and he does not figure or giving
votes to more than about five thous-
and OF his mast trustworthy men
Just yet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
FOREIGN NEWS
Telephone Users Have Society

Telephone users HaV society.
Paris, Sept. 6:-The Society Of
Telephone Subscribers. an associa-
ton which grew out of the chaos and
inef1ciency Of the government-owned
telephones in France, has Just made
known the history Of the lawsuit OF
DR.. Seroison, of Paris, against the
telephone administration.
The doctor was frequently both
cred by patients informing him that
they could not obtain his number, OF
that If the number was obtained, the
reply frequently was that no such
person as DR.. Seroison was known
at the address. Five years Of this
passed. Then, having lost many pa
tents. through bad telephone serv-
ice, the doctor investigated end dis
covered that his number had been
given to a laundress and to still
another person as well as to himself,
SO he brought suit.
He got q verdict for $40 damages,
but the administration appealed and
the verdict was reversed, the Court
finding that the State, though pro-
prietor of the telephone lines, was
not responsible for errors committed
IN the official directory.
France has 6 telephones per 1000
people; Holland has II; Germany,
16; and the United States 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
To Teach British Athletes.

London. Sept. 6:-Professor Ber-
nard November, famous New York
scientist, has come over to teach the
British how to win the 1915 Olym-
piad. He has come to teach them
how to cook. The connection be-
tween the two things may not be
apparent at first, but in an inter-
view, he told the reporter. "If the
English people want to regain their
lost supremacy in the athletic field,
the first and most important step
to be taken Is to educate the average
English housewife in the fine art of
cooking"
During the course OF several Wis
It's to England" he declared, 81 have
discovered that the women Of the
middle and lower classes, especially
In London, has a very rudimentary
knowledge of cooking. She is also
more or less wasteful."
So the professor intends to start
a movement for the Inauguration of
open-air evening cooking classes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
No Stops For Rescues.

Vienna, Sept. 6:-Hungar1an off.
cialdom does not admit that you have
any right to stop a train just be-
cause you want to Jump out and
rescue a drowning person. A pas
senger on the state, railway found
this out, when travelling across the
bridge over the Waag river, he saw
a boat capsize.
Its occupant was obviously in
danger OF drowning, 80 he promptly
pulled the signal to stop the train
and plunged Into the river. His fel-
low passengers cheerod Justify when
he got the drowning nan safely to
the bank, but the guard pointed out
that the train was in no danger and
that consequently 1t was a misde-
meanor to pull the LANCER signal,
and when the train reached Nieutra,
he gave the heroic rescuer into GUS
tody. The man was eventually re-
leased with a warning, thanks to
the protests OF the passengers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
STATE To GET
A BULL MOOSE
Fine Speclman TO be Present
cd to the Museum.
(F,om the NEWS Correspondent

Trenton, Sept. 6.-Whether or not
New Jersey votes for the Bull
Moose, there Will soon be placed
in the State Museum in the State
House a large and handsome Bull
Moose head as a reminder of the po-
litical campaign of 1912. Silas H.
Morse, curator of the State Museum,
has secured the head in the wilds of
the state af Maine, where he has a
summer home and where he has been
spending his vacation. He has sent
word to the commissioners of the
museum that the specimen is a fine
one. 1t i'll be properly mounted and
placed among the other animal spec
linens in the museum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06

the side of the mountain the other
day, for a distance of 1000 feet,
carrying with it 20 Italian soldiers
who had been supervising It's install
latfon, By almost 4 miracle, only
one of the soldiers was seriously in
jured, the others catching on the
trees and bushes as the canno hurt
led downward.
The big gun had just been hauled
to the top Of the mountain as one
Of the twelve inch pieces hat are to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
General Macarthur Drops Dead.

Milwaukee,, Wis, Sept. 6~.-44ieuten-
mt General Arthur Macarthur, U. 8.
A., retired, dropped dead while ad-
dressing the last reunion Of members
Of the regiment he commanded in the
civil war. Death was due to apoplexy
caused by the bursting Of a blood yes
The session last night there was a big
L~SSemhlnPa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
Constitutional Government.

London, Sept. 6:-That the $780,
900 natives who form the population
of the Indian state of Jhalawar are
to have a chance of trying constitu-
tional government, is due largely to
the rulers desire for a new sensa-
ton. The MaharaJa Of Jhalawar,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
Tax On Bachelors.

Vienna, Sept. 6:-By a majority
of fifteen to one the town council Of
Macy Perkata, Hungary, has decided
to tax bachelors for the benefit of
the children's hospital. The soil
tary ~dissentient was the only bache-
lor on the council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
OHl0'S CHIEF MOOSER.
Proaressives Nominate Arthur
Garford For Governor.

Garford For Governor.
Columbus, O., Sept. 6.-Arthur L. Gar
ford of Elyria was nominated for gov
ernor here by the Ohio convention of
the Progressive party.
twentieth century problems must be
solved by a twentieth century party"
declared the platform adopted by the
convention. Governor Johnson of Cali
fornia arrived to address the delegates.
Governor Johnson had a noisy reecp
ton when he entered the hall.
do not for a moment consider
President Taft In this race" said Gov,
ernor johnson In referring to the ma
quantity"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06
lG:A.R. VETERANS AND connANDER HARVEY MTPInBlEI

this city September 8 to IA. 1t Is
expected that the attendance will be
unusually large, as the climate here
at this time Of the year is unusually
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06

IL Inch Cannon For Italians.
Turin, Italy, Sept. "a twelve
inch cannon being installed in the
Italian Notifications at the summit
of Mount Chaberton, crashed down
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06

comprise a part of the armament of
what is to be the Hottest fortress in
the world. 1t vas being installed
on a part of the mountain over r.
900 feet high and in a position that
would command miles of the boTdel
between France and Italy, when the
foundations on which it was resting
gave way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 6:-Prep-
arations have been completed for the
forty-sixth national encampment of
the G. A. R., which will be held in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06

The EVENING NEWS has the
argest circulation in the county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-06

Look at the "prices Of things" as
advertised in today's paper. If you
know values. and have a care for
your purse, these prices will interest
Won
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
commencement at powhatan.

REIoNA, VA. May 25.---The thir-
teenth annual commencement of Pow
hatan institute bean Friday ever
ing May 18th, with the annual music
and elocution recitais The program
Was arranged and conducted by Miss
Martha T.. Smith. of Indiana, instruc-
tor Of music. and Miss Grace Y. Fitg-
gerald. or Chatham, Va. INSTRUCTOR in
expression
ON Saturday morning May 18th.
class day exercises we're held.
On Saturday evening. pr. W +.
Hatcher delivered the annual address.
Twelve diplomas and three certificates
of proficiency were awarded After
the exercises OF the evening tae trst
annual alumnae banquet Was held in
the dining hall. which was artiaGicallY
decorated in white and green. the
class colors. pr. Hatcher acted as
toast stet- for thg occasion, A most
enjoyable evening was spent
ON sunday morning an impressive
service was held. consisting Of music
nv the chorus class and an appro-
pirate haccalaureate sermon by Rev.
Percy penberton, of Richmond.
Rev William Baker presided sun
day evening. Music was rendered hy
the chorus class
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Chairman George C. Dlehl. of the A.
A. a. Good Roads board.
1t was In reply to a query pro-
pounded by Francis MiiteHH- Mans
field, the a, A. A. spokesman OF the
occasion. that Monsieur chargueraud
said that while the automobile was
primarily not the road destroyer that
Its opponents claimed. 1t. In conjunc-
ton with "a heavy horse-drawn traf-
fic as well. was bringing about condi-
tons which were well nigh insup-
portable unless combatted with the
best forces possible in the light Of
the science Of modern read-huilding.
During the course of the speeches
this one insistent thought was reit-
Grated by NJ. Chargueraud. M. de Pull
ligny--the head OF the French mis-
sion of engineers and NJ de Jolly. en-
gineer in chief OF the bridges and
highways OF Paris. now visiting the
United States--was that old-time road
conditions no longer obtained, and
that new formulas or road building.
and q. new application OF puislic funds
will necessarAy be made by the GEN..
I'M captEoll,ng h14x .fQx .Eoede sepildss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

ing and roads Improvement. which
in France is the National government.
as indeed II should be In connection
with National routes In any country
where the interests OF the whole peo-
Pile are at heart.
1t matters little whether the me-
dunn through which this money Is to
be distributed Is the department OF
agriculture or the department of
commerce and labor: the point IL. that
centralized control. and centralized
control only will assure the proper
application of any National funds
which may be available.
Another question which. was
brought up was the advisibilty OF the
United States forming part OF the In
ternational association of roads con-
crosses. being now the only Nation
among the great powers not, off-
cially represented. This ID advocated
by the American Automobile associa-
ton. which In tts organic capacity
Is the only American afI1liatton Of the
league of international touTins asso-
Citations For this rsasop Il sie VIZ
oEona|x context1 sd m 49, es.a y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
TAKE SEGREGATION
TO HIGHEST COURT

William l., Royal. counsel for IKE
negro families who were hned 500
each in Police court yesterday morn
ing for alleged violation of the Won
deriehr segregation ordinance, appeal
ed from the decision or Justice Cruteh~
field. ard announced that ne wound
carry his plea, II necessary. to the
highest tribunal W the State. on tho
ground that the segregation ordinance
lis a violation Of the fourteenth amend
ment to the constitution Of the Iutted
States.
The Vonderlehr ordinance In short
ueohtbits white families from moving
into and occupy ing residences i'll COM
munties where the coiored popuiato1s
IL dominant, and cotored families from
moving into communities where the
white people are dominant. ln support
III the ordinance it was argued thaa
the new city law would promote
friendly feeling between the two races
ami would act AS preventive OF dis
cord Such a law was passed in HAL
tifuore. and has been found there, 49, it
has been found in Richmond to ht
efficacious
In the present instance tive Negro
families moved into Ashland street.
between Randolph and LombardE,
where there are twenty five white fam
lilies. and only eight eoiored horne
steads. Mir. Royal represented w. l..
NarinG, owner of Ghe houses INTO
which the negroes moved He slatea
that the property owners in this com
munity had agreed to make oF IL COT
ored settlement Complaint Was made
~ Policeman krue
When Attorney Royal noted an so-
peal. bond was furnished Tor the Sot'
cred families BY Mr., Waring,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Hon James W. Gresham was unveil-
ed by A. w. Dunton. Jr. w. r.. Hath
away presented IL to the court and
Commonwealth's Attorney r, g. New
bill accepted IL on behalf of the coun-
~ Judge Wright gave a brief sketch
of Mr.. Gresha ms life and his achieve
ments.
After the unwilling ceremonies a
mass meeting Of citizens was held. the
outcome of which was a resolution to
ask the county board Of supervisors
fer $3.50 10 aid in farm demonstration
work. All present seemed TO think
the move Il good one,
Captain X. II Milligan. OF Urbanna.
received a elancins blow an tn. head
ny falling piece Of scantling Tues
day while sinking en- artesian well
al Chincoteague island, Though bad
~ hurt, IL is not thought his wounds
are serious.
III. r. Mills. editor OF the Buena
Vista Times. and Attorney il. W. Rop-
ertson. of Buena Vista. spent Wed
nesday evening at this place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
URGE WOR[DU union
FOR GOOD ROADS
ITS ADVOCATES WOULD HAVE
UNITED STATES JOIN IN
TERNATIoNAL LEAGUE.

Even France, with its great system
OF National, State and country high
ways, now realizes that the intense
use OF the roads demands changes In
construction and more thorough
maintenance. This fact was frankly
voiced by Councillor Of State chargue-
raud. who IL tho inspector general OF
bridges and highways and director
Of roads and navigation. Of France.
whose admission came ut the dinner
given In. his honor. at Wasbingtop,
4 49, 4lat ~ Logan Waller FACE. az
ss s : IA ". ~ I y q, 600 a. nchlis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

be taken and that publicity should ~;
given, as to the deSrabliity Of IT,
United States taking an oflcial part
In this important International weS3Ss
and to the end OF ultimately brinN
Ing one of these international Co.
crosses to America for its mAe1tn'
place. The next congress will be tnS&
In London In 1913. when every e1{6o&|
should be made to bring the gnthl y
ing to follow to the United states
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

American association Tor highway I'M
provement
1t has ever been argued that mod
ern road making should meet the
new conditions which have been Inn
posed by twentieth century locomo-
ton. which means not only auromo-
bile traffic. but that OF all other We
hicles as well. The National Good
Roads board Of the American Auto
mobile association has agitated for
this end, and the sum and substance
OF the best engineering practice
throughout all modern road building
nations (and best roads In the world.
and the most OF them, or Guatemala
with equally good roads but few IL to
take into consideration the combined
intensive traffic OF everything that
goes on wheels.
~ This waS the argument put for-
ward at the willard hotel banquet.
the guest list OF which included A..
J,iSeerAnd. the French Ambassador,
u = altaEs " leos aa Y