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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-11
SEISMIC SHOCKS
IN DIVERS PLACES.
Disturbances Begin at 5:33 A NJ. and
Continue Twenty-Five
Minutes.
SAID TO BE 1000 MILES AWAY.
Shocks Pass From East to West and are
Felt In Washington. Ohio, New York
Massachusetts. Missouri and wisconsin

Washington. d. c.. March IL
Earthquake shocks of unusual inten
sity were recorded on the seismo-
graphs OF Georgetown University
early today. Father Torndorif said
| the first shock came al 5:3a a. m
and continued for ~ minutes. the
most marked trcmor occurring at
$40. The shocks were slightly more
pronounced from east 70 west. and
Father Torndorff estimated that tue
earthuuake was about 1000 miles
distant.
Cleveland, O., March 1l.-Earth-
quake shocks continuing for almost
forty minutes early today are believ-
ed by Father Odenbach Of ST. Ignalius
Acadamy TO have extended 10 Cuba
or further south. ST. lgnatius scis-
mograph recorded the first stamer at
i:32 a. m. The record shows three
severe shocks in that time.
New York. March 1.-THE seis-
mograph AT Brooklyn College record
ed sharp earthquake shock early
today. II started at SIS o'clock and
continued until 5:53. Prof. Francis
p. Glover said the shock was fairly
severe. He estimated the quake
200 miles distant.
Cambridge, Mass, March 1l.-An
earthquake of severe intensity which
may have occurred in Cuba or other
islands OF the West indies or in Mex
leo was recorded on Ike Harvard Sels-
moeraph between : and 6 o'clock
this morning according 10 Prof..
Woodruff. in charge Of the inSiru-
ment. The tremors lasted over 20
minutes. reaching the greatest inten-
sity about 5:il.
Milwaukee. Wis. March ll.--A
single earthquake shock OF moderate
intensity beginning at I:2S and last
ing 80 minutes registered today on
! the seismOgraph at Marquette Uni
yersity. Father McGeary estimated
The disturbance | 200 miles 10 the
Sourhward.
Albany, y. Y. March ll.--The
scismograph ut the State Museum be-
can recording earthquake shocks al
5.3S this morning an dcontinued fot
a half hour. The instrument did not
show any violent disturbances. IL Is
believed that The earthquake was
about 800 miles 10 the south.
\ general coal strike in the three
countries would have an alarming
effect upon Europe. The navles OF
the three great powers would be rem
dered practically useless. and millions
of workers. in addition to the strlk-
nrs. would be thrown out OF work
because of the lie-up Of the big lac'
tories.
II was believed here today thai
the Belgian miners would refuse tc
work if an unlimited strike was de-
clarad in France. There is also some
disaffection among the workers in
South Europe and the labor war viii
probably spread there. the leaders
| say.
ST. Louis. Mo-. March ll.-Tht
scismograph at ST. Louis University
recorded n severe earthquake shocF
early toSay. Father Goesse said tho
preliminary wave was recorded a
4:29 a. m. the second preliminary a
4:33 and the principal movement a
4:335. The movement apparently or
iginated about LOO miles away. on
the west coast of Mexico. Fathel
C;ocsse said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-11
COMMITTED TO JAIL.

Homer Fortier, arrested Saturday by
Railroad Detective Reynolds was before
Judge Edmund Clark at Potomac
charged with trespassing. Upon beng
searched papers we're found which led
him to the belief that he is suspicious
character. He was committed to jail
for 90 days or until the authorities in
various states can be communicated
with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-11

Mrs. James NJ. Love and Misses Har-
rie,t and Elizabeth Love, who have
heen spending several days with Mrs.
w. B. Dainger6eld have returned TO
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-11
FIRST PERIOD
NEAR CLOSE.
Subscriptions to Gazette Will Never
Count as Many Votes Again
as at Present.
WEDNESDAY THE LAST DAY
All Contestants are Working Hard with
New Faces in Race. Seems Hard to
Pick the Winner From Those Running
ROLL OF HONOR

) ROLL OF HONOR
First District.
Miss Harriet Spofford. .20,963
: Second District.
Miss Esther T. Heisley.. 1855
Third District.
Miss Trens Pullman. ..l0,S95
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

ting of these weeds in the Channel islands forms
an important part of the farmers work at certain
times of the year Laver, prepared from a spe-
cies of porphyra, is valued delicate condi-
ment in the west of England, and similar prep
aration from ulva latissma is known as green
laver. Dulse (rhodymenia palmata) and tangles
(the young stalks of lamnara dgitata and L.
saccharina) have been used for food in times of
scarcity, but must be difficult of digestion The
last named species yield mannite. Among the
best known forms of green seaweeds are the
tubular entermorphia, or pipe weed; the branched
cladophora ulva, or sea lettuce, with fiat spread
ing fronds; the feathery bryopsis, like minia-
ture palm tree; and the buttonIke codium, or
purse.
The brown seaweeds arranged in three
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, fucaceae and dictyotaceae
according to their mode of reproduction. In all
there are about 10 genera, chiefly from the
colder seas. and varying in size from the minute
ectocarpus growing on species Of fucus to the
gigantic macrocystis and essonia OF the Antarc-
tic. The floating thallus of the former may reach
length of thousand feet, and the branching
tree-stalk Of the latter is several yards high and
as thick as mans Sargassum, or gulf
weed, is included here These belong to the first
group. in which a sexual reproduction is effected
by swarm-spores; sexual reproduction also takes
place by the conjugation Of cells, usually differing
from swarm-spores only by their fusion. Here
also belong the tangles Qaminara), with fronds
borne stalk that shows some advance In
structure. In the fucaceae, of which the bladder
wrack fucus) sea-oak (halidrys), and seathongs
thimanthala) are common examples, the female
cells non-motie, and the male cells free
swimming; sexual reproduction does not occur
The common Dictyota dichotoma and the rarer
peacock weed (padina payonia) may well repre-
sent the third group. sexual reproduction is
effected by non-mote spores; the male and the
female cells also non-motile. single cell
is produced in, and elected from. the female or
gan; the male cells do not bear ella. According
to strasburger the process Of fertilization has
not been observed. The third group contains
nearly 800 genera. mostly from temperate and
tropical
The vast harvest Of the sea- represented by
the agae that grow to maturity and then decay
along our extended coast lines and are wasted is
capable of adding tens Of millions to the wealth
of the nation. of supporting numerous Industries
that would give permanent employment to many
thousands of people, and of relieving American
manufacturers from dependence upon foreign
sources Of supply for chemicals and other mate
rials used in various arts and industries
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Waste Paper In Paris.

Paris police give strict attention to
the act against throwing waste paper
and refuse upon the streets. An alb
sent-minded old gentleman carelessly
dropped hundred-franc note from
his waistcoat pocket. whereupon a
sharp-eyed policeman requested the
old gentleman to give him his name
and address or submit to arrest. But
when the offender reached into the
gutter and picked up the waste paper
and opened it before the policeman's
eyes he was let of with an apology
and a profound bow.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Like Mother, Like Son.

The school teacher had punished
Tommy so often for talking during
school, and the pdnishments being ap.
parently without effect, that as last
resort she decided to notify Tommy's
father Of his sons fault.
So, following the department mark
on his next report were these words.
Tommy talks a great deal"
In due time the report was returned
with his fathers signature, and under
1t was written, you ought to hear his
mother!"
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

tion of the byproducts such chloride of potash,
algn, cellulose dextrin, mannte and other salts,
including sodium alginate
The United States, however, has seaweed
industry of commercial Importance in Irish moss,
form of aga that grows abundantly along the
Atlantic coast, particularly north of Cape Cod.
The center of the industry is at Scituate. Mass,
where has been exploited for three-quarters
ent is about 100000 pounds valued at $25 900.
1t is used chiefly for making blanc mango, and is
also employed in making cough remedies. jellies
and puddings 1t is also used for clarifying beer
and in sizing fabrics
In Roman times an alkaline dye prepared
from seaweed probably from fucus vesicuosus.
the common badderwrack. The "seaweed pic
tures' sold at watering places almost invariably
contain a large proportion of the dried external
skeletons of plantlike animals, such the
mats (hustra) and sea-firs (sertularia).
Between twenty and fifty fathoms seweeds
rare beyond that depth their occurrence is excep-
tional. The principal natural means OF distrbu-
tion are. of course ocean currents; but man
counts for something. inasmuch species
brought from port to port on the bottom of ships.
Among the chief barriers must be reckoned
stretches of deep sea, coast deserts of sand and
mud, and the irruption of fresh water lowering
the salinity of the neighborng tidal water Prob
ably the Oldest seaweed known Is one of siphon-
eous structure, described as from the Devonian
rocks
Besides being used in the manufacture OF iodine,
manure. and the vraik wrack harvest. or cut
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
LAWYER CURED OF ECZEMA

While attending school at Lebanon,
Ohio. in 1882. became afflicted with
boils. which lasted for about two
years. when the affliction assumed the
form OF an eczema on my face, the
lower part Of my face being infamed
most Of the time. There would be
water-blisters rise up and open. and
wherever the water would touch 1t
would burn, and cause another one to
rise. After the blister would open,
the place would scab over, and would
burn and itch SO as to be almost un-
bearable at times. In this way the
sores would spread from one place to
another. back and forth over the
whole Of my upper lip and chin, and
at times the whole lower part Of my
face would be solid sore. This con.
dition continued for four or five years,
without getting any better. and IN fact
got worse all the time, SO much so
that my wife became alarmed lest Il
prove fatal.
During all this time of boils and
eczema, doctored with the best ply.
sicians Of this part of the country, but
to no avail. Finally I decided to try
Cuticura Remedies. which I did, TAX
ing the Cuticura Resolvent, applying
the Cuticura Ointment to the sores,
and using the Cuticura Soap for wash
ing. In a very short time began to
notice improvement. and continued to
use the Cuticura Remedies until was
well again. and have not had a re-
currence of the trouble since. which Is
over twenty years. I have recon-
mended Cuticura Remedies to others
ever since. and have great faith in
them as remedies for skin diseases"
(Signed) A. G. Brandon, Attorney-at
Law. Greenville, O.. Jan. II. 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint.
ment are sold everywhere. q sample
Of each, with 32-page book. will be
mailed free on application to "Cutt
cura," Dept L, Boston.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Growers Have Quit Raising tho Bean
and Have Turned to Cultivation
Of Rubber.

Motor cars are partly to blame for
the higher price of coffee. One may
not be able to own motor car. but
because OF them one may soon be too
poor to have a cup Of Rio for break
fast.
Coffee growers have quit raising
coffee and are cultlvating rubber, the
Los Angeles Examiner says The mo-
tor car has doomed the rubber market
until there Is big money in producing
the raw material, while the price Of
coffee for 15 years has been 80 low
that there was little or no money In It.
That Is the explanation the coffee
brokers give of the sudden advance
In the price OF the bean without which
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
An unshakespearean Surprise.

At small seaport town in England.
a lady star actress of the third magni.
tude appeared as Juliet. II cannot do
justice to myself" she said to the
manager. who combined theatrical en-
terprises with the conduct of a row OF
bathing machines. 'if do not have a
lime" Climelight) thrown on me when
appear on the balcony"
I'VE amt got no limefght, Miss.
but think we could get you a ships
blue light" replied the obliging man.
ager: and to this the lady agreed. Tho
lad who went to the shop to buy the
blue-light brought back signal rock
ct which was given him by mistake.
The prompter was her own man, and
in his ignorance took the rocket in
good faith
Romeo. He jests at scars. who never
felt wound
Juliet appears. Prompter lights the
match.
But soft what light through
yonder window breaks?
(Thfs was the match lighting the
fuse).
Arise. fair sun.
The sun, or rather the rocket, did
rise with hiss that sounded far
louder in theater than 1t does in the
open air. Juliet was knocked off the
balcony. the fly borders were set on
fire, and the theater was filled with
sulphurous smoke, while the audience,
which was fortunately small one,
made stampede to the doors.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Money King Apparently Asked Lead
ing Question Only as a Matter
Of Information.

John ID. Rockefeller gets lot of fun
out OF his money. or late years he
has chosen as his friends several
young newspaper writer's and one
day. playing a game of golf with re-
porter. he let out this howl:
II enjoy being with young men 80
much that | wish l could seek their
society more freely. but It is n hard
thing for me to do. You see, | meet
people. and begin to like them, and
Just when do that they hit me in the
back with a contribution box"
The young man agreed with the
millionaire that such a practice was
discour. girg. not to say disgusting,
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Why Price of Coffee Scars

an American breakfast is a tasteless
thing.
There has been some talk of short.
age In the supply Of raw rubber. but
according to consular reports the se-
ringa rubber district in the Amazon
valley In South America would be suf.
ficient by itself to supply the growing
needs Of the worlds consumption II It
could be worked economically, which
Is only possible with a far greater
population than that at present avail.
able and better means Of transport.
At present, except in the Acre. Sc
ringa rubber has practically only
been touched to distance OF about
six miles on each side OF rivers navi
gable by some sort of craft.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Contempt Of Court.

John Marshall was one defending .
client before Kentucky court. The
decisions OF the Judge were invariably
in favor of the plaintiff and Mr.. Mar
shall stopped short in his argument
to address the Judge in this manner:
"Your honor" taking out his pocket.
book. how much is Mr.. Marshalps
fine?"
II do not understand you." replied
the Judge. "I have not fined you;
what is the fine for?"
For contempt of court, SIR"
But I have not held you in con-
tempt Of court"
81 know you haven't, Judge, but
have such an ungodly contempt for
the whole shebang I am more than
willing to pay the fine"
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

In the building of dykes. Sometimes they are
used to stuff mattresses cushions and upholstered
furniture. Experiments have been carried on to
use them as a substitute for wood pulp in the
manufacture of paper. But the Japanese have
attained the climax of utility in the employment
OF the seaweeds. In the bay of Tokyo $500 acres
are planted every year with the red laver a sea
plant, which is transformed into a dried and
toasted powder which is of highly nutritious value
being rich in proteids. These weeds are planted
In very curious manner. In October and No
vember bundles of bamboo or brush are prepared
and taken to the grounds in boats at low tide.
Deep holes are made in the muddy bed of the bay
oy thrusting down through the water elongat-
ed conical wooden frame with two lone upright
wooden handles Into each of these holes is
placed one of these brush bundles forming long
rows that project above the water. The brushes
anord lodging place for the spores of the red
laver and they become attached to the twigs and
develop within three or four months into plants
which are fit to be harvested They are then
cut, dried. pressed. toasted and ground into a
powder. This red laver grows abundantly along
the coasts of the United States.
or greater Importance than this is the manufac-
ture of a seaweed isnglass which is exported from
Japan to all the countries of the world There
are not less than 500 establishments in Japan
which making this singass It is prepared
from seaweeds of the genus Gelidium. They are
boiled, strained and filtered in order to separate
the gelatine from the other materials The ready
product is white shiny and semi-transparent and
purify the wine of the natives. which is made
from rice and is called sake" In the United
States 1t is chiefly employed in food preparations
where gelatine is required 1t is also used for
the sizing of textiles, the stffening of the warp
OF silk, the clarifying of wines, beer and coffee
the making of molds in the manufacture of paper
In all civilized countries the Japanese gelatine
under the name of agar-agar is used exclusively
as the culture medium in meteorological work
Large shipments Of this gelatine are also sent
to the schnapps factories in Holland
The most abundant OF all seaweeds are the
Helps. distributed along every coast line From
these the Japanese prepare "kombu." which en-
tiers into the dietary of every family in Japan
1t is used as vegetable, cooked with soups fish
and meats. 1t is also made into confections and
beverages.
Iodine mas been manufactured from kelps for
many years, but the price has been so reduced by
the working of the nitrate fields of Peru that it's
manufacture from keps In the United States can
be made attractive and profitable only by utiliza.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
A Safe Investment.

Bill Jones was resident of Balti-
more, who. Notwithstanding an impedi.
ment in his speech, prospered in his
business as a broker. He moved to
New York city and prospered even
more. A friend from Baltimore called
on him one day. and after some famil-
Jar conversation, remarked:
II say. Bill, it seems to me that you
stutter wrose here in New York than
you did in Baltimore"
"V-v-very l-llikely; it's b-b-bigger
city"
But l say, Bill, you have made .
lot of money here and l want your ad-
vice."-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
His Magic Wand Not Waved

appalling and frightful. This cheered
Rockefeller immensely.
by the way" said the oil mag
nate graciously, how are you getting
on financially?"
The reporter Immediately had a
vision of tumbling into a pile OF
money. but he was too crafty to give
any sign of his elation.
oh" he said airily. I'm doing
about as well as man OF my age
could expect"
Then Mr. Rockefeller. without crack
ing n smile, resumed the game
Popular Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
The Ticket Didn't Tick.

Moore-My sense of hearing is the
keenest ever. Do you know, l can
hear your watch ticking although you
are six feet away.
Poore-Then you're a wonder. My
wa-ch is at the pawnbroker's. siI
blocks away!
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Could FIJI Requirements.

Lawyer-Now, sir, from what you
know of his reputation for truth and
veracity> in the community in which he
lives. would you believe him under
oath?
Witness-Yes, sir, as general
thing. OF course If It was absolutely
necessary for him to swear to a lie I
reckon he'd do it, mister. same a.
you would!
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

remedies without relief, was com.
pletely cured by Doan's Kidney Pills.
In view of my advanced age, my cure
seems remarkable"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem.
Der the Name-DOAN'S. SOC. all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. z.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

stantly. the passage
of the kidney secre-
tions was irregular
and my feet and an
kles badly swollen.
Spots appeared be-
fore my eyes and I
was very nervous.
After using numerous
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

Farmer ito horse dealer)-No. /
don't bear ye no malice only bope
when you're chased by pack OF raw
ishin' 'ungry wolves you'll be a.dr,ving
that orse you sold me.-Tit.I3iis
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Hadn't Brought II.

Teacher (disgustedly)-My boy. my
boy. where Is your intuition?
Boy-T amt got any. I'm only here
a few days, and I didn't know what I
had to git.-Judge
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
A QUARTER CENTURY

Before the Public. Over Five Million Free Samples
given away each year. The constant and incrsas-
ing sales from samples proves the genuine merit Of
ALIENS FOOT EASA the antiseptio powder TO
be shake into tho shoes for Tired Aching. Swollen
Tender feet Relieves and bunions of n palm
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

Makes the laundress happy-that's Re
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clea
white clothes. All good grocers.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

Love may not make the world go
round, but 1t seems to make a lot Of
people giddy.
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
REsroREp 1o HEALIH.

After Suffering with Kidney Disorders
for Many Years.
Mrs. John 8. Way, 209 s. 9Th st., In
dependence, Kans., says: For num-
ber Of years was victim OF disor-
dered kidneys. My back ached con-
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
At the Bank.

Your husband has stopped pay
ment on your alimony check"
Il know It; he no longer loves me" {"
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

1t must be awfully unlucl<y tc wall,
under thirteen laddars
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22

oelng insignificant. In their native element the
most important function of these seaweeds is the
same as that performed by ordinary forms Of
vegetation on land--that of rendering animal life
possible, They take the elements existing in
water as impurities and transform them into ma
terlals essential to animal life. 1t is evident
therefore, that the seaweeds are not quite as use
less as they are supposed to be-
Along the coast of New England, the British
Isles and western Europe they are used as fer
uhzers. In many countries they fed to swine
and cattle. In Holland they have been employed
Gilpin observer., 1912-02-22
Olu Wasted S90lu0odReS0mUgS

N these days when so much is said
about the conservation of our nat
ural resources and the utilization
of products that are neglected and
wasted, it is strange that no ac-
count is taken of the marine for
ests and gardens that fringe our
sea coast. Yet, since seaweeds
are the only vegetation found over
three-fourths of the superficial
area of the earth, 1t must be OBJ
vious that their place in the econ
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
COMPANIES CHANGE
ROUTES TO EUROPE

AS a result of the disaster to the IT,
tanic and the unusual ice conditions
prevailing in the North Atlantic, the
transatlantic steamship lines have
agreed to cross longitude a degrees in
latitude 40 degrees 10 minutes, east
bound beginning today; and in longitude
H degrees. latitude Al degrees, west
bound, beginning April Is.
The routes designated are 200 miles
to the south of the usual steamer lanes
on the southern course followed at this
time of year.
Notice OF the change, and the agree
ment has been sent broadcast In the
latest bulletin OF the United States Hy-
geographic Office.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
LIKE AWFUL DREAM.
DECLARES WOMAN
Mrs. Cardeza, of Philadelphia,
Tells of Her Experience
In Wreck.

NEW YORK. April 1s.-Amcng the
son Th2nitI. AMI maid. Annie Ward, all
of Philadelphia
We crushed into tho iceberg" said
night. 1t is all now like an awful
dream. I cannot bear to recall IL. I
can only thank God that fate was kind
to us.
With the sinking of the Titanic there
were all kinds OF terrible reports, among
which was that Captain Smith. when
he wos pushed aboard a life raft, dove
ilHo, the deep rather than euffer the
-Four died, l understood. in the life
boats before we were picked up. The
terrible cold killed them"