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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
BENTRY BROS. SHOW ARRIVES

Gentry Brothers Shows arrived in
this city this morning, and the juv-
emile brain storm that has been week.
in the making, found vent c4ter
viewing the street parade and visit
ing the show this afternoon. The Gen
try Shows seem TO occupy an unique
niche in the show world. They have
always catered to children. So firm
" imbedded in the hearts CT the lit
tie folks is their love for this Show
that no other has ever tried to re-
place the institution made famous by
the Gentry Brothers.
On schedule time this morning the
street parade left the show grounds.
It made its way down town and
thence back to the show grounds. The
boys conferred their attention on the
monkeys in particular, and the girls
were content to stand on the side
walk and throw compliments at the
hundreds of ponies that haul the ami
NAL cages.
This afternoon a. one o'clock the
doors for the first performance were
opened. There was steady stream
of patrons passing into the tents
until shrill whistle announced the
minute for the show to commence.
Then ali the dogs began to bark. The
alcphants felt relieved at the pros
pect of getting exercise in the entree
parade, and the ponies set up their
ears in eagerness while they waited
ror the grooms to decorate them for
he grand procession.
For nearly two hours the show went
on. 1t is an ever changing kaleldls-
cope Of animal acts, between which
are clcvcrly and pleasingly inter-
spersed enough human performers
to relieve the monotony. Of an entire
animal show. After the performance
the children who attended rode pom
les. camels, and the more venturesome
elephants.
All went home full of stories about
the show. Tonight father, who was
busy all day, will frame up his allbl
that he wants to get out for recrea-
ton. Then he will take the shortest
route to the show grounds to learn so
that he can understand all that is said
at the family table for the next few
weeks to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

MUTINY AT A GARRISON
Demonstration Of Citizens of Chihua-
hua Followed, II Is Said, by Seri-
Gus Riotipg.

Ell Paso, Texas, May 25.-That the
the crushing defeat of Gen. Orozco's
rebels at Rellano will speedily bring
to an end the effective revolutionary
activity against the Maderista gov
errment in Mexico, is the general
opinion here today.
AS result Of that engagement, it
is reported that Orozco followers,
both in his own immediate army, and
elsewhere, are deserting him by thou
sands, and that he will find it diff
cult to muster an effective fighting
force again with which to check the
advance north Of Gen. Huerta's fed
erals.
|. J.: stated in rebel circles in Juar-
eZ that the rebel garrison at Ciudad
Chihuahua last night mutinied and
that simultaneously a great crowd Of
Chihuahua citizens made a demon
stration against OroZce in the streets
of the city Loyal troops attempted
to restore order, say the reports, and
serious rioting followed. These re-
ports are not confirmed, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
CRISIS EXISTS IN
CH|NA'S CABINET !.
Popular Opposition to s3OO,000,C00
Foreign Loan Brings About
Trouble
WANT CONTRACT ANNJLED
Alleged That the Agreement with the
Six Powers Invests Syndicate with
Control of Chinese Army.

Pekin. May 25-Popular opposi.
ton to the ss3O0O.OOO.0 foreign
loan and the imperative need of the
government for ready funds, which
I the loan would have supplied, pre-
cipitated a crisis TO-DAY in President
Yuan Shi Kai's cabinet and its dis
organization was imminent.
The National Assembly, President
Yuan and ice-President Ii received,
by telegraph, from Nankin today,
memorials against the advance OF
three million taels by the foreign
syndicate. The memorials were sign
by chief of the general staff, Huan
Sing and were couched in the strong.
est terms. They called upon the
government to annul the contract
with the six powers on the ground
that the terms Of the loan practically
invested the syndicate with control
OF the Chinese Army.
To raise needed funds, Huan urged
the issuance of inconvertible paper
currency and the obtaining Of i ma.
tional subscription. The Chinese,
he said, would come to the aid of
their own government to save it from
the embarrassing terms Of the for
eign loan.
Huans position as active head Of
the army 6 ave his memorials great
significance. The cabinet fears that
the military, already restless over the
deferred wage payments, in The event
Of trouble, you'd support their lead
er, who is a popular idol. Also the
fact that the petitions came from
Nankin where the revolution was born
gave the cabinet reason to pause.
The s300,000,0O0 loan was clinch-
ed by the foreign bankers ten days
ago upon the DEFINITE acceptance b!
the Chinese authorities Of the prin-
ciple dual supervision by local and
foreign authorities Of the disburse-
mcnt OF the money. Against this
provision, today's memorial was di-
rected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
SUIT WILL BE SETTLED
Promised Sensational Developments
in Diverse Case

Pittsburg. Pa. May e3.-With re-
port mado by the master who took
testimony. it is practically certain
today that the suit filed by Andrew
w. Mellon. the millionaire banker
against his wife. Mrs. Nora McMulllr
Mellon. which promised sensational
features, will be settled with de-
cree for the libellant.
The charge was changed to deser'
tion and Attorney John p. Hunter
was appointed master TO take teslI'
mony. His report is held under seal
by prothonotary, William B. kirker
Mellon, in his original action named
George Alfred Curphy, an English
Army officer as correspondent. MIS-
Mellon denied the charges and de-
manded q jury trial. The case had
been advanced for trial until next
October.
In spite OF the wealthy banker S
efforts. the story OF his domesic
troubles and mis- charges against his
pretty wife and the English Army
officer became public property some
time ago and it is thought that the
publicity given the divorce suit had
much TO do with bringing about a
change in the charge. Mrs Mellon
fought the suit until the charge was
amended and it is now understood
that she has abandoned her plans for
resistance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.
Report of the Committee On the -Ap-
peintment of Social Service
Commission.
Thursday (Second Day) Evening
SacSiQp

thursday (SecOnQ DaF) evening
1 Session.
Correspondent of The Gazette.)
The Council resumed it's session at
2:3O p. m, with the Bishop in the
| chair.
The Rev. w. Russell Bowie read
the report Of the Committee on the
appointment of Social Service Com
mission and recommended as follows:
Resolved, That the Bishop appoint
Commission of nine members, Of
whom some shall be clergymen and
some laymen, to be known as the So
cial Service Commission Of the Dio-
cese of Virginia. The duties of the
Commission shall be as follows:
l. TO discover, through study ard
investigation and conference or COR
respondence with laymen and clergy
men of the diocese, what are the &C.
onomic and social conditions in the
diocese, upon which the united in
fiuence of Christian people might
helpfully be brought to bear, and to
determine in reference to these con-
ditions how the Church may best ex-
erciSe a constructive social leader
ship.
2. In cooperation with parish au-
thorities, to stimulate interest in So
cial service in the several parishes Of
the diocese, and to make suggestions
for local organization and work.
3. To cooperate, when deemed
wise by unanimous vote of the Com
mission, with such forces as may
be working for social betterment in
the territory of the diocese
4. To formulate for the Council
of 1913 a report on the findings, the
work and the recommendation of the
Commission as basis for further
legislation.
From the report of the committee
on Canons, the matter Of the pro-
posed change in the bass of raising
the diocese expenses, taken up.
This involves the substitution of an
assessment based upon the financial
strength of each parish instead Of
the numerical rating as beore. At
ter much discussion, the vote. was ta-
ken by orders and Canon eight as re-
vised was accepted by the Council.
The Council then took a recess until
eight O'Clock for the annual meeting
in the interest of Foreign Missions,
after which the Council is to recon
vene for business.
The Council met for business at 90
minutes after nine. Canon 1N, which
is new Canon of the diocese, ar
ranging for an apportionment of the
offerings of the people for the sup
port of the missionary and charitable
work of the diocese, and its due share
in that Of the general church, was un-
animously adopted by the Council.
A tabulated statement of appor-
Lionment for the diocese was made as
a tentative amount proposed for an
other year, until the several par
;shes of the diocese become accus-
toned to the ne wmethod Of raising
monies for the sustentation of church
work. The table was accepted with
$4,000 additional for diocesan mis-
sionary work.
The following five gentlemen were
appointed as board to arrange the
apportionment of diocesan funds: The
Revs. E. l.. Goodwin, ". d. Smith,
and Messrs. DR.. John R. Wheat, J.
M. Taylor, and j. S. Bryan.
The Council then adjourned. to
meet at 1890 tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
SHAKESPERIAN PLAYS.

AS will be seen by the advertise
ment, Frank McEntee & Co., of for
mer Ben Greet Players, will present
"The Merchant of Venice and "A
Midsummer Nights Dream at the
Opera House, on Thursday night
next. There will be matinees at 30.
p. m. The performance at night will
begin at Sis p. m.
These plays will be presented W.
der the auspices Of the Arlington
Confederate Monument Committee
benefit of the Monument Fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
SCHENCK POISONING CASE.

Wheeling, w. Va, May 25.-The
case Of Laura F. Schenk for alleged
poisoning of her husband, John O.
Schenk, millionaire pork packer, was
called in criminal court today, and at
torneys for Mrs. Schenk asked that
she be released.
Affidavits were submitted by the
State, and Judge Jordan took under
advisement the matter of dismissing
the case finally, and will render a
decision early next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

DIED:-At the residence Of his
parents, 303 North Patrick street. on
Saturday, May %, at 12:45 .. m.,
William Tracy Bayliss, beloved son
of John H. and Catherine V. BaylIsS,
in the 18th year of his age. Funeral
from st. Mary's church, Monday
morning, at nine o'clock. 1nterment
in St. Paul's cemetery. (Washlng-
ton papers please copy.) Mo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
CONTRACT AWARDED.

Mrs. Margaret Power Torbert has
awarded the contract to S. D. De-
vaughn & Son for the erection OF a
seven room house, containing all mod
ern improvements, on Queen street,
between st. Asaph and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
NEGRO BURNED AT THE STAKE

Tyler, Texas, May 25.-Two thous.
and persons saw Dan Davis, a negro
burned at the stake here early today,
after he confessed that he attacked
Miss Carrie Johnson week ago. Az
ter Davis was taken from the sheriff
and tied to the stake, the crowd stood
back and watched him burn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.

Elkins, w. Va, May 25.-Mrs. Belle
Phares. 3S. wife of the lodge keeper
on "Graceland,' the farm Of ex-Un-
tied States Senator Davis, was burn
ed to death, and her husband, Page
Phares. was seriously injured when
fire destroyed the lodge residence
early today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
Methodist Protestant Church.

Rev. C.. r. Strausburg, pastor.
Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Preaching,
11:00 a. m., 500 p. m. Jr. {. f., 3:OO
p. m. Sr. c. E., 7:l5 p. m. Wednes-
day prayer meeting, 500 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

New York.-When Daniel Walsh,
arrested for stealing a ride on
freight train, told Magistrate ker-
nochen he was trying to get to work,
the magistrate released him and gave
him railroad fare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
CHANGE IN SCHED-
ULE OF w. S. RY., MAY 26.

Train No. 90 will leave Alexandria
Station at SIT p. m, daily, instead
of 5:27 p. m., for all stations.
Train No. II will leave at Gas p.
M, week days, instead Of 4:45 p. m.,
for Fredericksburg and Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
City Health Department Notes.
SWAT THE FLY


breeding Of millions.
Dom allow flies in your house. Don't
permit them near your food, especi-
ally milk. Don't buy Of dealers who
tolerate flies around their premises
Don't eat where flies have access to
food OF all vermin flies are the fill
thiest, and the most dangerous insect
known to man. They are born in filth
live on filth and cary filth around with
them. Before they become flies they
are maggots. Flies cary millions of
death-dealing germs. If flies light on
your food it becomes infected. They
come to your kitchen or to your din
ing table from the garbage can, from
the manure pile, from the cuspidor,
from decaying animal or Vegetable
matter, or from the sick room with
fifth on their feet on in their bodies,
and they deposit it on your food, and
YOU SWALLOW FILTH, if you eat
food that has come in contact with
flies. Flies will infect you with tub
erculosis, typhoid fever, scarlet fever,
dipEtheria and other infectious dis
eases. They nave Lne habit OF fast
lng on tuberculosis sputum and other
discharges of those sick with infec-
nous diseases, and then gong direct
" your lUou, " your drink, to the
APPS o. your sleeping cnllu, or per-
laps To Il small open wound on your
lace or hands. Milk should never be
exposed TO the flies because they null
liply very quickly in such medium.
dow 10 Kld the House OF Flies.
First screen everyJhing-windows,
doors, beds and all 1000, especially
milk. DO Ii NOW! Do not eat
food that has been in contact with
flies. Keep IiieS away from baby's
bottle and food. Keep them away
from the sick, especially those i'll with
typhoid fever, scarlet fever, diphth-
eria and tuberculosis. Kill every fly
that enters the sick room. 1mmedi
ately disenfect ard dispose Of all dis
charges from The s;i%:,.ient. To quick
ly clear sick roo. =. flies burn Py-
rethrum powder, *:,;nkle the pow
der on live coa'' I led on a metal
shovel. The fun, cause flies to fall
in a stunned condition. They must be
swept up and destroyed. Best results
are obtained by darkening the room,
annowing only one ray Of light to
enter at edge OF window shade.
Flies, in attempting to escape the
fumes will seek the ray of light at
the window. This simpllfies their
collection.
70 Eliminate the Breeding Place Of
Flies.
Flies breed filth. Allow no filth or
decaying matter Of any kind to ac-
cumulate on, or near, your premises.
Sprinkle kerosene over cess-pools,
privy vaults and manure. Keep gar
bage receptacles tightly covered;
clean the cans every day, the boxes
at least every week. Keep the
ground around the garbage boxes
clean. Keep manure in screened pit
or tightly covered vault. Remove
manure every week. Burn all refuse.
do not throw it in ash barrel or on lot.
Pour Kerosine into all drains.
Keep sewage system in good order;
renair all leaks Immediately. Permit
no dirt to accumulate in corners, be-
hind doors. back Of radiators, under
stoves, etc. Clean cuspidors every
dav. Add two teaspoonsful of carbo-
lie acid (crude) to 1-2 pint Of water
and pour in cuspidors and allow to
stand.
REMEMBER: NO FILTH-NO
FLIES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
Grace Church.

Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector. Sum
day School, 9:30 a. m. Services at
l1:00 a. m., 500 p. m. At the latter
service Rev. j. r. Christian will occu-
py the pulpit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

Poor appetite is a sure sign ot OF
;-,naired digestion. A few doses OF
cbamberlain's char Stomach and Liver Ia
h,afs will strengthen your olgTsI,o'' TI
and improve your appetite. tnGus- n.:I,.
ands have been benefited, oy Iah'Hs
these Tablets. Sold by all dealers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
AT THE CHURCHES.
Christ Church.

Rev. William J. Morton, rector.
Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Mems BIZ
Bile Glass, 1000 4. m. Services at
ll:OO a. m; 500 p. m., Holy Com
munion at 1880 q. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

New York.-"Gyp,' mother Of half
the "fire dogs" Of the New York de-
partment WAS crushed to death while
responding to an alarm with her com
pany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

Paris. Five hundred "midinettes'
as the milliners apprentices are call
ed, have formed union for better
nav, shorter hours and more regular
work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Fairfax street, between Prince ana
Duke, which has recently been paved
with vitritied brick, has been opened
to traffic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
st. Mary's Church.

First mass, 700 a. m. Sunday
School, 9:30 a. m. Late mass, l0:3O
L. m. Evening service and Benedic
ton of the Blessed Sacrament at 400
p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Rev. II. M. Canter, pastor. Sum
day school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching at
.1l:O0 4. M, 500 p. m, by the pastor.
Epworth League Services at 7:1s p.
m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
First Presbyterian Church.
Sunday School at 200 p. m.
Payne Street Mission.
Sunday School at 9:30 a. m.
First Baptist Church.

Rev. w. F. Watson, pastor Sum
day School, $3.50 q. m. Preaching at
100 a. m, 500 p. m., by Dr. c. E.
Baker of Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
DIED.

Jacob A. Studds died very sudden
ly on Friday, May "a, 1912, age 20
years. Will he buried from the res
idence of Mrs. George s. StuddS, on
Sunday, May 26, at 400 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
St. Paul'S Church.

Rev. P. p. Phillips, rector. Sunday
School, 9:3O a. m. Services at HOO
a. m., 500 p. m, by Rev. W. c. Bell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

A called meeting of the Seventeenth
Virginia Chapter, u. D. c., will be
held at Lee Camp Hall on Monday
rext at 1920 o'clock 4. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning, that OF
white man who was charged with
habitual drunkenness. He was sent
to the work house for sixty days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Services at 300 p. m., by the Rev.
Mr.. Menchell Sunday school at
$50 a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sabbath School. $3.50 a. m. Ser
vices at 11:00 a. m., 1880 P. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25
Second Presbyterian Church.

Rev. J. L. Allison, d. d., pastor.
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m. Services,
ll:OO 4. m., 500 p. m., by the pastor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-25

Second Baptist Church; Rev. c. X.
Hobbs, pastor. Sunday school at 9:90
a. m. Services II 4. m. and 500 p.
m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Would Exchange Postcards

''I should like to exchange, if any one has them to spare, stereopticons for quilt pieces. If it is allowable I should like to exchange postcards with people in differ ent localities, particularly in the south, during the winter. It seems so pleasant to a shut-in, when the thermometer is down to zero, and it is showing and blow ing a hurricane. No one but an invalid can imagine the pleasure a cheerful let ter or postcard sometimes gives. 1 would send many a one from time to time if had an address. The kind lady whose address you sent me and to whom wrote, sent me a large package of mixed flower seeds, over 100 carieties. My son planted them for me and what a pleasure l had all summer watching the different varie- ties develop, wondering what they would be- could have done the same for some poor souls if I had only known of the Helping Hand. What lots of lessons sick ness teaches us! MRS. J. E. 5.
 We discourage exchanges of expensive or bulky articles, but if l can make out your meaning you would give quilt pieces for stereopticon pictures. The exchange of postcards is altogether legitimate and we will forward it by every means in our power, l am deeply interested in your account of the wealth of flower seeds that was bestowed upon you. Now that you do know of the Helping Hand bear in mind that other summers will give you the opportunities you crave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
MISS MARY LEE BELL
 A TEA HOSTESS

In compliment to Miss Ethel Bell, Miss Mary Lee Bell was hostess yesterday afternoon at tea. Her invited guests numbered over 100 anG despite the wealth CT, almost the full quota of cards was left.
 Poinsettia and smilax the favored com binaton for the holiday season, made lavish display in the various departments of the hostess home. In the dining roou, pursuant with the general color motive, red carnations rested on the handsome cloth spread over the tea table and tulip shades in the vivid scarlet of these blos- soms,, encase the electric lights Red ta- pers burning under silken shades sur rounded the flower center and the bon bons. which were distributed in trays placed at intervals followed the holly red color scheme.
 In the drawing room with the hostess and honoree were several relatives. Miss Bell was attired for her party in crimson chiffon with fur trimmings and Miss Ethei Bell wore blue crepe de chine with crys- tai garnitures.
 Mrs. R. N Bell appeared in gray crepe meteor and Miss Florence Bennett and Miss Gertrude Rosenstihl were two other members of the receiving party who were becomingly attired for the afternoon. Miss May Bell was becomingly attired in king blue charmeuse and wore a cluster of red roses as a corsage decoration. Mrs Ralph Russell and Miss Carrie Lou Darden received in pretty afternoon cos- tunes.
 Mrs. Jack Eaton was an attractive member of the receiving party. Her costume was brown chiffon made over charmeuse. Mrs. Finch was in white chiffon with crystal trimmings and Miss Martha Bell Lyman wore pink Miss Mar garet Dewey was one of the pretty girls
 in the party Her costume was green charmeuse with lace garnitures.
 Mrs. w. A. Jenkins, who poured coffee for Miss Bell, was gowned for the after noon in pink charmeuse with draperles of marquisette. Mrs. J. s. Counselman n presided over the tea urns. Miss Myrra Harris, Miss Lucy Hart Lyman. Miss India Palmer and Miss Margaret Grif- filth also assisted In the dining room. in the library. where the punch table was stationed. the hostess was assisted by Miss Louise Mccormack and Miss Virginia Cummings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
REMODEL MERIDIAN COTTON EXCHANGE Building Committee Has Practically Agreed
 on Plans

Meridian, Miss, December I.-(Special) The building committee of the Board of Trade and Cotton exchange has prac- tically agreed on plans submitted by Architect Krouse for remodeling the building. It will be made practically new building, except the sidewalks. It will bs three stories high and will have a plate glass front. The first floor will be used by the Cotton exchange and directors and secretarys rooms, the second floor will be used for offices and the third floor will be the banquet hall.
 Another improvement Of interest that will begin shortly after the holidays will be the remodeing of the big store build ing of D. Rosenbaums home. corner Fourth street and Twenty-fourth avenue. This large building will have another story added, and will be remodeed so as to face on Fourth street The contem- plated improvement will make it one of the handsomest store buildings in the city.